| Some information on old Newspapers: |
"Maquon Times"1858-published for 18
months; "Spoon River Gazette", "The Breeze" 1896
The "Maquon Chronicle-1899 became "Maquon Tomahawk"- 1907-Feb.
1912.--published in Maquon, Knox Co., IL |
| "Knoxville Journal", published in 1849-- Knoxville, Knox Co., IL;
2nd--Knoxville Republican, Knoxville, IL |
| "The Banner", published by McKeighton at Yates City, Knox County,
IL |
| "The Gazette", "The Galesburg Daily" "The Galesburg Republican",
Galesburg Weekly Register Mail, published in Galesburg, Ill. |
Early Manufacturing Plants.
| M. H. Best & O. D.
Harris. This firm was organized March 5, 1885, as
manufacturers of and dealers in harness, saddles, and horse-finishing
goods. Five men are employed in their establishment as mechanics, and
they handle everything in their line. They carry an average stock of
$1,000 and have a large custom. The business was started in 1861, by Mr.
William Best, who conducted in successfully till March 1885, when he sold
out to the present firm. M. H. Best, of this firm, was born in Knox
County, and has been a resident of Abingdon since 1861. He was married
June 23, 1885, Detroit, Michigan, to Miss Orpha Florentine,
daughter of James Florentine. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Mr. O. D. Harris was born in Hancock County, and came to this county
in 1863, having made a permanent residence here since that time. Their
establishment is the only one the kind in the city, and is conducted with
such fairness and enterprise proprietors are among the most
public-spirited citizens of the town, and deserve credit no less than
patronage for conducting a business which not only assists others to
employment, but is a benefit to the entire community. |
MRS. McGIRR MEETS DEATH IN ACCIDENT
Maquon Woman Instantly Killed as She Steps in Front of Pritchard's Automobile
Mrs. Freda E. McGirr, 41, was struck by an automobile driven by L.A. Pritchard, an employee of the Citizen's Artificial
Ice company here, when she started from behind another machine, from which she had just alighted, at the crossing
in front of her farm residence three and a half miles east of Maquon, about 5:20 o'clock on Wednesday evening.
At the time of the accident, Mr. Pritchard, accompanied by his wife, Ethel Custer Pritchard, was coming west toward
Galesburg following a business trip to Peoria. Mrs. McGirr had been in Maquon attending a social affair during
the day and had been brought home by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bowman, who live in Yates City. Mr. Bowman is cashier of
the Maquon State Bank. The three were riding in a small coupe which Mr. Bowman brought to a stop on the pavement
on the south side of the road on the crossing connecting the farm of N. H. McGirr and his son Glen, the husband
of the accident victim, who lives some distance from the pavement on the north side.
Crossed Behind Coupe
According to testimony of witnesses at an inquest conducted by Coroner G. S. Bower, at Glen McGirr's home this
morning, Mrs. McGirr got out of the coupe, talked for a moment with Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, and then started around
behind the car to cross the hard road toward her residence. It was stated at the inquest that she was watching
another machine coming from the west, and started to run across before it arrived at the crossing, failing to notice
the approach of the sedan driven by Mr. Pritchard which was coming from the east down a fairly steep hill at that
point.
Mr. Pritchard testified that he did not see the woman until she ran from behind the coupe directly in front of
his machine. She was struck with great force and carried a distance of several yards on the bumper and hood of
the sedan before her body fell to the pavement and the car was brought to a stop. Apparently death was instantaneous
from crushing injuries.
From the
Wednesday, September 5, 1894, Knox County Republican. contributed by
Judy Gambel
LOST HIS LIFE
James Sumner Killed by the Cars
Mr. James Sumner
of Orange township, and for many years a resident of the county, lost his
life last Saturday morning, at the fairgrounds crossing. He was a member
of the Knox County Agricultural Board, and had been at the grounds
attending to some of the work of the fair, and while crossing the track was
struck by the morning passenger train and instantly killed, his neck being
broken and his skull crushed.
A jury was empanelled by Coroner Aldrich. After viewing the remains, an
adjournment was had until Monday morning, when the following verdict was
rendered:
We, the undersigned jurors, sworn to inquire into the death of James
Sumner, deceased, do say that the said James Sumner came to his death by
being struck by Peoria passenger train No. 2, of the C.B.&Q. R.R. Co., on
the morning of Sept. 1st, 1894, in such a manner, by us unknown, as to
cause instant death.
Dr. W. R. McLaren, Foreman,
E. Sherman,
A. C. Dempsey,
William Tate,
S. M. Turner,
Harvey J. Butts.
James H. Sumner was born in Highland County, Ohio, Nov. 28th,
1814, Emigrated to Illinois in the fall of 1837, and settled in Canton,
Fulton County. In the spring of 1838 he moved to Knox County, near where
Gilson now is, and has ever since resided in that vicinity, until death.
May 12th, 1847 he was united in marriage to Rachel Epperson, and
departed this life Sept. 1st, 1894, aged 79years, 9 months, and 3 days, and
leaves to mourn his sudden and cruel death, one brother, Thomas W. Sumner,
two sisters, Mrs. Peter Godfrey and Mrs. Richard Maxey, two sons, Thomas
and Carry Sumner, and one daughter, Mrs. Lewis McCoy, besides hosts of
friends and neighbors to mourn his death, as he was a friend to the needy,
a helper to those who were in want, a faithful, loving husband, a kind
father, and respected by all who knew him. The funeral was held at his
late residence, conducted by Rev. N. G. Clark, and attended by a large
concourse of people, and his body laid to rest beside his wife [in Walter
Cemetery] near Maquon.
The Jury's Verdict
Following is the verdict brought in by the coroner's jury at the inquest this morning:
"We the jurors find that Mrs. McGirr came to her death by injuries
accidentally sustained on Route 8 in front
of her farm entrance in Maquon township, in Knox county, Illinois, when she was walking across said highway and
was struck by an automobile driven by L.A. Pritchard, of Galesburg, Illinois, at about 5:20 p.m., January 11, 1928,
death ensuing at once.
"And we find that Mrs. McGirr had stepped out of a Ford coupe on the pavement, walked from behind it rapidly
across the concrete, and was unavoidably struck by a nearby west bound automobile which was coming at a high rate
of speed down grade from a nearby rather high hill."
Signed --- Gust Anderson, foreman; J. H. Forner, Orin Smith, T. M. Knox, Dean Ustler and Clarence Ustler.
Roy Bowman Testifies
Roy Bowman, the first witness called by Coroner Bower, testified that he and Mrs. Bowman, driving to their home
in Yates City, had picked Mrs. McGirr up in their car when they overtook her walking from Maquon just east of the
Donason corners (Junction of Rt. 8 & Rt. 97). When he reached the crossing connecting the McGirr farms he stopped
on the pavement, the shoulders of the road being very muddy, and let her out on the right side.
She talked for a minute and Mr. Bowman stated that he started his car as she went around behind it. He said that
in the rear mirror he saw the car coming behind him from the west and as he started he also noticed the machine
coming down the hill from east.
Mr. Bowman further testified that in his opinion Mrs. McGirr was watching the car coming from the west as she apparently
started to run across the crossing, and did not see machine coming from the east. The witness said he rushed back
when he saw the woman struck. She was lying on the pavement when he got out of his car, he stated.
He said Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard came running back, after the latter had stopped his machine on the shoulder of the
road on the north side, and that they reached the body about the same time he and Mrs. Bowman, with N. H. McGirr,
who had been in the yard of his place on the south side of the road, got there. Two other men also came up, the
witness said, and he thought they were the occupants of the car which had been coming from the west at the time
of the accident. Mrs. McGirr's body was then carried to her home.
When asked how rapidly the car which struck the woman was traveling Mr. Bowman said that he could not judge, but
that it was going fast.
Mrs. Bowman on the Stand
The testimony of Mrs. Bowman corroborated that given by her husband. She said that when Mrs. McGirr started around
behind their car the witness, was afraid that her friend did not see the auto coming down the hill and said to
her husband, "I wonder if Freda can make that?"
Mrs. Bowman said that the driver of the sedan had no chance to avoid striking the woman when she stepped in front
of his car.
Mrs. McGirr did not scream when struck, according to this witness, but Mrs. Pritchard screamed constantly as she
ran back with Mr. Pritchard to where the body was lying.
Mrs. Pritchard Prostrated
Mrs. Pritchard was prostrated as a result of the accident and was unable to attend the inquest today. Reports this
afternoon stated that she had been taken to a hospital, suffering seriously from nervous shock.
N. H. McGirr Testifies
N. H. McGirr, the father-in-law of the victim, testified at the inquest that he was in his yard on the south side
of the road a short distance from the scene of the accident when it occurred. He said that she was dead when he
reached her and that she must have been killed instantly from the nature of her injuries.
At times in his testimony the elder McGirr appeared bitter over the fate of his daughter-in-law, declaring that
automobiles "just fell over that hill coming from the east", and said that the car that struck the woman
was traveling at a high speed. He said, however, that the people in the car who hit her did everything they could
and that he wanted to thank them for that. In speaking of the distance the body was carried he said that he stepped
it off and that it was 56 steps, it having fallen from the car and slid on the pavement the distance of the last
six steps. He stated that it was 116 steps from where the woman was hit to where the car was stopped on the shoulder
of the road.
Driver's Story
L. A. Pritchard, the driver of the sedan, said that there was no possible way he could have avoided striking Mrs.
McGirr when she stepped in front of his machine. He said his lights were burning and that the brakes of the machine
were in good order but that he did not see her until she was abreast of Mr. Bowman's car and he was directly upon
her.
In telling of stopping on the shoulder of the road Mr. Pritchard stated that he was forced to go back onto the
pavement, before pulling off, by a cement culvert in front of him. He said that he did not sound his horn because
he thought both Mr. Bowman's machine and the other behind it, coming from the west, were in motion and he had no
idea that anyone was attempting to cross at that point. He saw no one on foot until the woman was directly in front
of his left fender, he declared.
It was also brought out in this part of the testimony that the driver of the sedan had been going at a very moderate
rate of speed he could not have avoided striking Mrs. McGirr. The jury brought in the verdict at the close of Mr.
Pritchard's testimony. (Galesburg's DAILY REGISTER MAIL, Thursday Evening, January 12, 1928, submitted by Todd
Walter)
submitted
by your host Foxie from the Knoxville Journal Wednesday,
November 24, 1943.
Galesburg Register Mail July 1, 1952
Knox College and Galesburg, you may as well know, are each 115 years old
and were founded on dyspepsia or early American stomach ulcer.
Old Mr. George Washington Gale, a positive Presbyterian, always traveled
around when his inner plumbing festered, and eventually got out here.
George Washington was a fire and brimstone man and had a distinct
conviction that hell couldn't be much farther than Oquawka, Ill., and
judging from the temperature at this writing he couldn't have been more
than eight miles wrong.
It is possible that there never has been a legitimate drink sold in
Galesburg for the last 115 years. All the original deeds said that
manufacture or sale of intoxicating beverages would cause the land to
revert to the college. There doesn't seem to be much conscience trouble,
tho, as inhabitants hoist happy water aboard.
Anyway, George Washington Gale got up this subscription list to start a
Presbyterian college back in his home of Rome, NY. This was no bad deal as
the government asking price for a township was $28,800 and if
you sold this ground at $5 an acre it fetched $115,000.
There was a slight discouragement about this when the college opened as
those who bought farms got free tuition. It was estimated that there was
outstanding 2,050 hours of free tuition or a four year course for 512
students.
Gale and his early successors were pretty grim fellows against slavery,
sin, and intoxicating beverages, which attitude, as you may have guessed,
eased up some in later years around the college
grounds. In fact that song "The Music Goes Round and Round" was born in a
night club around here and you can imagine how long that will take to live
down.
To be fair, however, it must be reported that Gale had his lighter moments.
Take the time an innkeeper asked him whether he was a Presbyterian or a
Methodist.
"I have noted," said the innkeeper, "that a Presbyterian is careful of his
own comfort, while a Methodist is always concerned about the welfare of his
horse."
"Well," cracked old George Washington Gale, "I am a Presbyterian, but my
horse is a Methodist."
There came a time in Galesburg when Olmsted Ferris planted 60 acres of
popcorn. He heard that England did not have this confection so he loaded 20
barrels and went to London.
Queen Victoria heard about this corn which could be turned to snow thru
fire. She sent for Ferris and had him come around to sear a few ears, and
the demonstration was a great success.
Queen Victoria saw that Olmsted wouldn't take a present so she sent this
daughter back in Galesburg a French wax doll with real hair. And anyone
knows that a French wax doll with real hair is not to be
sneered at, whatever your politics.
The first murder in Knox County came in 1837 when Silas Rude shot Dr.
Valentine Dalton for getting insolent with his sister, Hester Ann Rude.
Silas went to Kentucky for a while, came back a desperate
character, and shot a neighbor. Some fellows went after Silas and he said
he'd surrender if they let him talk to his wife.
"After he had talked with her about an hour and a half," said a historian
of the time, "they concluded that was sufficient time and took him out a
little way from the house and shot him."
This was thoughtful of those fellows as anyone can see how casual bodies
would clutter up a place. submitted by Kitty Smith Logdson.
Birthday Party for Mary Cross:
A birthday party was held on Nov 22 for
Mary Louise Cross, celebrating her ninth birthday. Games were played and
prizes won by Beverly Bruce, Frances Elaine Cross and Carole Davies. Later
refreshments were served, the table being beautifully decorated in keeping
with the Thanksgiving season, Mrs. Soderquist, Mrs. Cross and Miss Dorothy
Ponce served.
Mary Louis
received many gifts from those present who were Beverly Bruce, Darlene
Howater, Carole Davies, Sarah and Darlene Adams, Joan White, Jean
LaFollette, Sandy Jo, and Linda Soderquist, Ruby Williams, Christine
McLaren, and Frances Elaine Cross also Mr. And Mrs. Edwin Soderquist, Mrs.
Mary Pouche and daughter, Patty Carr, who was unable to attend, sent a gift.
Sunnyside School Presents
Program
The Pupils of the
Sunnyside school and the teacher, Miss Wanda Sward presented the following
program Friday evening; Recitation. Mr. Turkey, Gary Cowman; dialog, Almost
a quarrel, Gary Michanho and Edward Breece, recitation, Mother's Skirts,
Coleen Pennington, songs, Army Air Corps, Hiking son, Thanksgiving, What Do
YOU Do in the Infantry School: recitation: Foolish Mouse, Edward Breece;
recitation, Spelling Thoughts, Gary Nichols; song, Paper Doll, Frances Cos;
dialog, Absent Minded Husband, Phyllis Kreigh and James Nichols; recitation.
When I grow Up, James Nichols; recitation, At the Bakery Shop, Lorraine Cox;
rhythm band, American Patrol, and Beautiful Heaven, School; recitation, The
Clock, Donald Cowman; piano solo, Juliette's Waltz, Marilyn Cos; dialog, One
O'clock Train, entire school.
Following the program several contests were enjoyed and Herman Hoogberg
received the box of candy for the hungriest man and Mrs. Lavern Cowman the
fruit cake for the best cook. Bill Daily received the basket of fruit.
Lunch was served, Mrs. Garrett Cox, Mrs.
John Kreigh and Mrs. Sig Ecklund assisted in the serving and the teacher and
pupils are grateful to all who made the affair so successful.
Armed Forces Club Hold Regular
Meet:
The Armed Forces club No
2 held its regular meeting in the city hall last Friday night, with 25
members and ten visitors present. The president, Merle Courter, presided,
and the regular order of business was carried out. Mrs. Martin was given the
oath of office as a trustee, to all a recent vacancy. There were several
"War Dads" present and Floyd Spencer has assumed the job of organizing this
club. Major Cameron from the Mayo General hospital gave a talk on its needs.
The club voted to purchase a drum for the hospital organ
Altona
Public Sale of household goods will be held
Friday, November 26th at my home east of the Lutheran church at 1:oo P. M.
Terms----Cash Miss Alice Anderson, Owner.
Miss Juanita Seller of Galva spent the week
end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Seller.
Miss Mary Jane Molberg of Kewanee came down
Friday night and visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moberg over the
week end.
Mr. & Mrs. Frank
Lundholm moved the first of the week to Kewanee where they will reside for
the winter months as Mr. Lundholm is employed there.
Miss Mildred Anderson who attends teachers'
college at Macomb was home over the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Nelson spent Friday in Galesburg on business.
Mrs. Margaret Youngdahl and daughter Ruth
spent Thursday in Princeton visiting with relatives.
Miss Genevieve Carlson of Galesburg was a
guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Carlson over the weekend.
Mrs. Ida Swanson is spending this week with
her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. John Martin at Galva. They will
spend Thanksgiving day with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sieber and family at Geneseo.
Mr. and Mrs Genevieve Carlson of Galesburg
was a guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Carlson over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Evarist Seiler of Oneida spent
the Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. George Seiler and family.
Sgt. Glen Raymond Miller of Camp Howge,
Texas and wife and daughter Shirley of Kewanee came Saturday noon and
visited until Sunday noon at the home of his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Miller. Other visitors at the Miller home Sunday were Miss Juanita Miller of
Galesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Grubic and daughter Betty Jean.
Mr. and Mrs. George McMaster's and Mr. and
Mrs. David Simpson of Galesburg were Sunday afternoon callers at the George
Seiler home.
Miss Juanita
Miller of Galesburg returned to her work Sunday when she accompanied her
brother Sgt. Glenn R. Miller to the train on his return trip to Camp Howge,
Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Elting
Hier of Galva were Sunday evening visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
George Seiler south of town.
NOTICE GIVEN BY THE SALVAGE
COMMITTEE:
"Clothing and
rags are urgently needs both for domestic and foreign use and war purposes.
Your salvage committee or block leaders will endeavor to complete this drive
during the week of Nov. 22. The north room in the old court house will be
open for a storage depot, Please cooperate with them."--Salvage
Committee
A MILLION
DOLLARS TO RELIEVE PILES:
It is estimated that over a million dollars annually is spent for various
remedies for relieving piles yet any druggist will tell you that soothing,
cooling, and astringent Peterson's Ointment will allay pile torture in a few
minutes. 35 cents a box, 60 cents a tube with applicator, Peterson's
Ointment brings prompt, joyful relief from itching. Money back if not
delighted.
Altona
World War II Mothers Meet Monday
Altona, Nov. 24, ---Special--A meeting for the
purpose of organizing a unit of "Mothers of World War No II" will be held at
the home of Mrs. S. F. McGaan, Monday afternoon, Nov. 29, at 2 o'clock.
Knoxville Briefs:
Mr. and Mrs. John Terpening, Mr. and Mrs.
Karl Stephens, Miss Ida May and Lewis Stephens were dinner guests
Thanksgiving day of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Terpening and family.
November 22,
1894; Maquon
John Barbero and Tom Graybill each sold a horse last week for $100 and Phil
West one for $50.
Fifty odd years ago in Maquon Mrs. Celista Barbero, wife of Nathan Barbero,
with her own white polished hands set a cottonwood twig in the front yard of
the Barbero Hotel, known later as the old "barracks". It's vigorous growth
soon afforded refreshing shade to the weary summer traveler and the winter
blasts that mournfully sang through it's horny boughs off times lulled the
jaded sojourner to sweet repose. For many years this was the only stooping
place between Farmington and Knoxville and Mr. and Mrs. Barbero had such a
happy knack of entertaining, many a tired traveler made a forced ride to
reach this hospitable and homelike hotel. Eventually the weather-beaten "Old
Barracks" was dashed away to make room for a new dwelling. Those once pretty
dimpled hands of Aunt Celista have turned to dust and Uncle Natels no more
and the old cottonwood tree, nearly the only relic to remind one of the long
gone by days of Maquon, is gone - not by decay, not by enraged tornado, but
by the vandal and almost sacrilegious hands of its owner, Joshua Burnett.
May the few remaining old timers give Mr. Burnett absolution is the prayer
of your correspondent.
Mr. Dan M. Henry is putting up a nice wire yard fence for Joshua Burnett,
of town.
The Barbero Barracks and then the Burnett house were on the SW corner of
Main and 4th street. The house was moved to the next lot south, when they
built the Ford Garage in the 20's, and is still occupied.
"When Knox
County Was New" Written for the "Illini Club" of Maquon By
Eunice Housh Snow
Oct 23, 1930
In 1836, David Housh, his twin sister Betty Burnett, with their companions
and families, and their niece, Rebecca Ireland, came from Indiana in covered
wagons, and settled in Haw Creek Twp. on the farm now owned by J.F. Burnett,
and the one joining it on the west. David Housh is the grandfather of Mrs.
Hughs, Betty Burnett is Mrs. Clark's grandmother, Rebecca Ireland is Mrs.
Morrison's mother. In 1837 their brother George Housh, (Mrs. Lewallen and my
great grandfather), came with his wife and children in a
covered wagon and settled in Haw Creek Twp. on the farm known as the Chas.
Mills farm, at the top of the Gilson hill. In 1838, other great grandparents
of mine came from Ohio, John and Elinor Mowrey, and settled in Haw Creek
Twp. on the farm owned now by my father. Their home was about halfway
between my parents home and where Donaldson now lives. They kept an Inn and
the stage coach stopped there overnight. Their daughter, Elizabeth, married
Thomas Housh, son of George Housh. This couple are Mrs. Lewallen and my
grandparents. Our grandfather served nine months in the Civil War. He took
part in the battle of Perryville, Ky. and the raid after Gen'l Bragg and his
forces. He came home on April 1, 1863, and a son, Grant, my father, was born
ten days later. At an early date, my great grandmother Mowrey's youngest
sister, Deborah Burnett, came to live with her. This sister is Mrs. Morgan's
grandmother.
Boyhood:
The boy, whose experiences I'm going to relate is now eighty years of age.
He told me these facts only a few weeks ago. The first of great importance
in his life, was the completion of the railroad from Burlington to Peoria in
1856. Then, wood was used in the engines. There was a wood-yard in Gilson
that reached almost to the Huggins crossing. Cord wood was hauled in and a
wood saw was kept running all the time to cut the wood in two, this being
the desired length. For a while loose hay was shipped on flat cars, but so
often sparks from the engine wood fire would blow back and set the hay on
fire and burn up the hay and car, so this had to be stopped. Poor farmer, he
who was so elated over a way to get his hay to market, this must have been
discouraging, to say the least.
In 1857, there was a wind storm that blew down all the houses on the
prairie, but these prairie farmers were not homeless very long. Each helped
his neighbor, and the houses were soon rebuilt. Many times in the early days
the settlers did not have enough salt as they needed, as it had to be hauled
from Peoria or Chicago by wagons. When the roads were bad only a little
could be brought and it was divided among the families. This boys family
heard one day that Nathan Barbero had "got in" with a load of salt. They
came to town to get their portion, which was one quart. The summer of 1857,
their cucumbers went to waste for want of salt to pickle them. Halsey
Steepleton, Scott Steepleton's father, was one who hauled salt from Chicago.
When he would get stuck in the mud, he would have to unload the barrels,
pull out, roll the barrels to the wagon, and load up again. Sometimes he had
to do this as many as seven times on one trip. At this time there were few
bridges. This boy says he remembers only one across Spoon River. At one time
the roads were too bad to haul salt far, so that their supply was exhausted.
The situation was serious. They took the earth from where the barrel sat and
boiled it to get what salt there was. The exact process he does not
remember, as he was quite young. Prairie chickens were so numerous that
there was no market for the chickens and eggs, they raised a few as the tame
fowl were more palatable than the wild ones. But what to do with the surplus
was a question. In 1860, they dug a hole, threw the eggs in, killed the old
chickens and threw them in and covered them up. The only sale for chickens
was when a couple
got married and started housekeeping. He remembers his mother selling two
dozen chickens to a newly married couple for 50 cents. Corn was 8 cents a
bushel, and often the shock fodder was burned to get ready for the next
crop. It seems that blacksmith shops were along the roadside as oil stations
are today. There was one across the road from where Wm. Mollick (?) now
lives, one on the campground corner, and another
where Earl Pickrel's house is. There was a grocery store just south of Mr.
Dossets ' home. This place was called Mechanicsburg. At this time all the
nails used were made by blacksmiths. The first machine made nails that he
ever saw was in 1857. Three were all that he saw at that time. They were
square.
There were not many good clothes. The men wore jeans, the women wore linsey
dresses, underwear was unknown. These are the memories of W.J. Kinser, my
uncle by marriage, and cousin by blood. His grandfather was a brother of
David and Geo. Housh and Betty
Burnett.
In closing, I would like to remind the club how closely we are connected:
Mrs. Morrison's, Mrs. Hughs', and Mrs. Clark's great grandparents Housh,
Mrs. Burnett's husband's great grand parents, Mrs. Selby's husbands great
great grandparents Housh, Mrs. Moats', Mrs. Symonds', Mrs. Lewallen's and my
great great grandparents Housh, were the same couple. Mrs. Morgan's great
grandparents Burnett, Mrs. Lewallen's and my great great grandparents
Burnett are the same. Mrs. Symond's great grandparents and mine are the
same (Benfield).
Elisha Van
Pelt Seeks a Divorce---Galesburg Evening Mail--April 21, 1918
Elisha Van Pelt, a Williamsfield farmer,
whose marital troubles developed litigation which has stripped him of
practically all of his possessions and all rights to valuable lands of his
wife, today brought suit in the circuit court for divorce from Annie B. Van
Pelt. He charges his wife with desertion and unfaithfulness. L. F. O'Brien
appears as attorney for Mr. Van Pelt.
The bill recites that Van Pelt and his wife
were married January 5, 189? (cut off) and that on the 17th wedding
anniversary Mrs. Van Pelt, without cause willfully deserted her husband. The
bill charges that Mrs. Van Pelt was guilty of unfaithfulness, naming "Mr.
Frederick" of Peoria.
Following domestic dissention which
resulted in the estrangement of Mr. and Mrs. Van Pelt. law suit occurred
between Van Pelt and his wif3e involving the ownership of one of his farms.
In one phase or another this suit was the circus court for a number of terms
and finally at the last term of court it case was decided against Van Pelt.
The latter's wealth has now been reduced,
it is said, until he owns only a small plot of ground upon which his
homestead is located near Williamsfield. Mrs. Van Pelt is living with a son
near Williamsfield.
Child
Injured in car crash---paper unknown taken from Aunt Mildred's newspaper
clippings----
According to the accident report filed with
the police Mary Teval, nine years old, received cuts about the head and neck
but escaped broken bones when a car in which her father, Sam Teval, 503
North Academy street, was taking her to the St. Joseph's academy shortly
before one o'clock this morning was involved in a crash with Mackemer Motor
company wrecker driven by Wayne Blackwell, colored, at Monmouth boulevard
and Academy street. Mr. Teval, whose car was badly wrecked when it was
shunted against a telephone pole at the scene of the accident, escaped with
cuts and bruises it was state. Mr. Blackwell was not seriously hurt.
Child hurt in Crash is
Improving__-
Friends will happy to learn that Mary Teval,
daughter o Mr. and Mrs. Sam Teval, who was injured in an automobile accident
at the corner of Academy and South streets Wednesday morning, is recovering
nicely in the St. Mary's hospital. Her injuries did not prove to be as
serious as was at first believed. Her father, Sam Teval, is also improving
and will be able to leave the hospital in a few days.
1884 Galesburg Newspaper:
The Knoxville Board of Education has
elected the following corps of teachers for the following year: J. S.
Stickney, Superintendent; Ada O Evans Grammar, Althear O Sanborn, 2d Int.
Jennie A. Heagy, 1st Inst; M. A. Parmenter, 2d Primary; E. F. Tate 1st
Primary, Eliza J. McCraken, 1st Div Primary.
Strawther Givens a wealthy cattle man of
Abingdon, in speaking of the disease that carried off several of Dr.
Miller's fine Jersey heard not long ago, said that there was something
mysterious about the disease, it being black leg, as this paper guessed. Mr.
Givens is high authority on such matters, and his statement will quiet all
anxiety on the subject.
Hon. H. F. Arnold is having his spacious
residence on Main street enlarged. He proposes to have this whole residence
extended backward. This addition is put on in honor of his youngest, as it
has been his custom to have an addition to his house erected fro every time
there has been an addition to his family. The residence now must have eight
such additions.
The Swedish Mutual Aid Association is
prospering finely. Although but a few months have passed the membership is
already some five hundred. Much of this growth is due to the wise and
efficient labors of Secretary Nels Nelson whom the association has done well
to retain.
October 25, 1884---PERSONALS:
Mrs. W. M. Collins left last week for
Toronto Canada.
Mr. J. L. McCourney is once more here, and
the world still moves.
Miss Marshall, who lives near Log City, has
gone on a trip east.
J. P. Weston, formerly President of Lombard
University was in the city this week.
Mr. W. H. Livington, of Wichita Kansas, is
here to visit a couple of weeks with relatives.
Dr. W. F. Tait left Friday for Cincinnati
to resume his duties as instructor in a medical college there.'
Mrs. J. W. Lindsay of Oakland, Cal., is
visiting her uncle F. T. Derby, Galesburg township.
Mrs. McCord, of Hinsdale, is here the guest
of her daughters, who are attending Knox Seminary.
Mr. C. F. Olendenin has accepted a
situation in the employ of Mr. George A. Spooner, Leavenworth, Kansas.
Mrs. Oares, of Riverside, Cal, is visiting
here with Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Johnson. She is on her way home from a visit
East.
Miss Grace Robinson of Warsaw, Ill, class
of '83, Knox College, is now employed as cashier in Balensiefer de Stanton's
store.
Mesars N. P. Swenson, G. Harlan, and Gus
Roseneau are in Joliet attending the annual session of the Grand Lodge of
the Knights of Pythias. Miss Watson, of Olena, Henderson County, is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Watson and her sister, Mrs. G. A. Johnson at their
residence, South Cedar Street.
Dr. Arthur Hurd, son of Dr. HS Hurd, leaves
next week on a six months trip in Europe.
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Lane, of San Francisco, Cal en-route
for Boston, Mass., stopped over for three days visit with friends here. From
thence their journey will be southward to Florida and then New Orleans
Exposition and then return home by the southern route. Mr. and Mrs. Lane
will be pleasantly remembered.
Hymeneal:
Mr. Will E. Schliemann and Miss Floe Johnson were married
at Princeton last week. The groom graduated this summer from Knox college.
Mr. J. C. Fitzgerald, of Cass County, Indiana, and Miss
Louisa McDermot, of this city, were married at the Catholic church Tuesday
by Rev. Father Costa.
Dr. Stillson and Miss Kate Eads, of Knoxville, were
married Thursday evening at the home o f the bride's mother in that city. A
number of friends from Galesburg were present at the ceremony.
Mr. Eugene Chambers a Q Blacksmith, was on Tuesday evening
married to Miss Sophia Grassley, daughter of John Grassley. They left on a
wedding trip to Quincy. We wish them a happy future.
William H. Hubbard, Chicago, a nephew of Dr. Hurd, and
Miss Susan Weare, of Grand Rapids, Mich. were married there lately. Dr.
Hurd, wife and son attended the ceremony which was performed in the church
and was unusually interesting. The groom is well known here, having formerly
spent a year in Galesburg.
Mr. Wallace H. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hirma Johnson
and Miss Katherine A. Adams, daughter of the later Mr. E. R. Adams, were
married at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Adams homestead, 850 West
street, Rev. ????? can't read. performing the ceremony. The wedding was a
private one, only relatives being present. a little more telling about
the wedding and the couple leaving on the train for the south, to return
again in the course of a couple of weeks. Can't read the rest the copy is
too black, sorry.
THE HENDERSON SUIT:
Pleasants Henderson has commenced proceedings in the
Circuit Court of this county against Justice A. M. Craig, for trespass. The
charge made is that Judge Craig has been the means of alienating and
destroying the affection of Mrs. Henderson fro her husband, the officers
charged commencing with Oct 6th, 1882, and of thus depriving her husband of
her society and assistance from that time until the commencement of the
suit. The damages sued for are $16,000. Rance Hunt, Esq., is attorney for
Henderson, while McKenzie and Calkins represent Judge Craig. The case grows
that of the Old Henderson vs. Henderson case in which Judge Craig was made
to figure, but against the lasinuations and charges of which against his
good name he could make so defeats, not being a witness. He is glad that the
case is brought in its present shape, so he can now right the charges face
to face. He is that he can fully prove his own innocence.
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Not sure of the year on this one. could be one of three.
will try and figure it out if not it's here anyway.
VICTORIA BANQUET IS PLANNED:
VICTORIA--The annual Victoria alumnae banquet will be held
on Friday evening, May 28, at the Victoria Methodist church. Dinner will be
served at 6:30 o'clock CDT. After the banquet a short program will be given
in the charge of Mrs. Helen Franceen, followed by a dance in the high-school
gym, The price of admittance is a donation to the alumnae association.
Blanche Peterson's band will furnish the music.
The following committees were appointed earlier in the
year: Program, Ethelyn Sornberger, chairman; Margaret Fahnstrom, Donna Boyer
and Ester Macy.
Decorating: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holmes, Herbert Naslund;
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Olmstead, Donald Fahnstrom, Helen Naslund, Gladys Heflin,
Arlene Cook, Marjorie Davis, Irene Clifford.
nominating: Helen Chapman, Mildred Nelson, Ruth Naslund,
Norma Jean Larsen.
Adverting: Cecile Cree, Bernice Pennington, Lois
Collinson.
There will be no Sunday school at the Victoria Methodist
church for the next two Sundays while the church is being redecorated.
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CIRCUIT COURT--
The full Circuit Court on Monday, 1st Judge Purple
presiding:
The law proceedings of the week are as follows:
The case for Mulberry for horse stealing is continued. The
trial of John Baxter, indeicted for aiding in the murder of Col. Davenport,
at Rock Island, was commenced yesterday mrong the 13th. M. Loos vs. F. S.
Murphy, Cause heard and argued before the Court and referred to the Master
to take the account.
'Lee VS. W. A. Lee, divorce. Decree for $25 attorney's
fees.
Meadows Vs Meadows, divorce. Same order.
Daniels vs. Daniels, divorce. Motion for Alimony
Hanson Vs. McCarl, garnishment. Dismissed at plaintiff's
cost.
Niland Bros. Vs. King & Nelson, on note Defendants
defaulted. Judgment for $259.65
Stromsten vs Lungreen, Order of reference to the Master.
Wait Vs. Simpkins, et al. partition. Defendants defaulted.
Davis vs Cadwallader, appeal, Defendant defaulted and
appeal dismissed.
McFarland Vs. Bean, Decree made against defendant
correcting deed, etc.
Roush vs Panhorst, creditor's bill, Decree dismissing bill
for want of equity.
Lawrence vs. McLaughlin. On trial.
1884--Galesburg Paper---
Personals:
Mrs. G. W. Robinson has purchased the Gentry property on
Main street. She has had the old residence moved away, and is now improving
it. The old one will be replaced on Main street by a spacious new one.
Mr. James Hammond of Ontario, has had lightening rods
erected on his house and three barns this week. Mr. Hammond's buildings are
probably the finest in the county., The work was done by J. W. Smith's men
of this city.
The Y. M. C. A. Held a devotional meeting in the chapel of
the First church on Tuesday evening. The fund now raised by the members is
about $325. Tuesday evening was decided on as the regular evening for
meeting.
The annual exhibition to be held at St. Joseph's
Academy, occurs on Wednesday evening, June 25th. Several improvements have
been made during the past year, among which is the introduction of gas into
the entire building.
The Commencement exercises of Lombard University will be
held next week, commencing on Sunday. Graduation exercises occur at the
University Hall. commencing at 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, June 18th.
The Swedish Mutual Aid Association is prospering finely.
Although but a few months have passed, the membership is already some five
hundred. Much of this growth is due to the wise and efficient labors of
Secretary Nels Nelson. whom the association has done well to retain.
Since the nomination of Blaine and Logan, it is wonderful
how many Galesburg people are spruced up with new hats. Among the latest we
note J. L. Macorney, Loren Stevens and Hon. O. F. Price.
STEPS TAKEN TO CELEBRATE.
A meeting of the citizens was held at L. W. Sanborn's
office on Wednesday evening to consider the matter of celebrating the coming
Fourth of July in Galesburg the general sentiment of those present,
indicated a feeling that the day should be observed to an appropriate
manner. The meeting was organized by the selection of Dr. D. W. Aldrich as
chairman; L. W. Sanborn, Secretary; W. W. Washburn, Treasurer. A committee
consisting of P. F. Brown, James O'Conner, Henry Gardt, and H. W. Carpenter
was appointed to confer with citizens generally and enlist subscriptions.
The meeting then adjourned to meet at L. W. Sanborn's office on next Monday
evening, June 16th, to hear reports of committees and to completer
arrangements for a grand celebration in Galesburg.
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1884 Galesburg Paper--
EXCEEDING GOOD ADVICE:
Whatever else ma be said of the distinguished colored
orator, Mr. Frederick Douglass, it can be safely asserted that he is capable
of giving his race exceeding good advice on their threatened desertion of
the Republican party. He says:
"I have no defense to make of the
stingy manner in which offices are given to colored citizens, and yet I
cannot join with Mr. Downing on such an issue in any revolt against the
Republican party. It is better to bear those ills we have than fly to others
we know not of. What right has Mr. Downing what right has anyone, in view of
the history of political parties before, during and since the War, to
counsel colored men to withdraw from the Republican party to any other? Has
any other been more just, or more considerate of the rights and feelings of
the Colored citizens of the Republic? I beg to know where to find that party
which is ready to make overturn to the colored voters, and what part of the
colored voters are authorized to receive such overtures? The time may come
when the political parties of the country shall be so equally just and
liberal toward the colored voters of the country that such others may wisely
divide their strength; but, overlooking the field of politics from a
somewhat advantageous position, I am bound to say that the time thus
referred to has not come and that he is an unwise counselor who would now
lead the colored out of the only party from which they have received the
slightest adumbration of justice. Don't let us make the mistake of jumping
out of the frying-pan into the fire, of flinging away the substance and
grasping at the shadow. Do not let us, either, make the mistake of seeking
outside of the Republican party that which experience and common sense
teaches can be best attained inside of that party.
The few colored voters who recently met at Peoria to air
their dissatisfaction, should carefully read and consider the above, and by
acting upon it will do more for their own interests, than for the interest
of the Republican party. What have these people to expect from the
Democratic party, which has in the South shot them down at the polls and
terrorized them into not voting, or compelled them to vote the Democratic
ticket or throw out their votes altogether. Republicans are the friends of
the negro race, not for their votes, but through pure philanthropie
feelings. A considerable number of that race can hardly be induced to desert
their friends and join the ranks of their enemies."
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The havoc the temperance movement is making with the plans
of the Republican and Democratic parties can be estimated from the following
item in the Washington Star: " Information sent from the West to
the political managers of both parties here by State and local workers in
that section shows that temperance agitation has become a perplexing feature
in politics. In some of the Congressional districts the temperance
organizations are taking a hand in the fight, and the movement seem sto be a
two-edge one, cutting both parties alike. There is no way to foretell how
far the movement may go or how many votes it may control, and hence it is
upsetting calculations. from all accounts it seems to be growing."
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M. W. Palmer, a foreman at the Central railroad yard in
Savannah, and a negro named Solonons, in his employ fought a duel with
crowbars last week and injured each other fatally.,
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TWO VIEWS OF IT
S. M. Milburn of Galesburg, and J. B. Smith, of Peoria,
two weell known colored citizens, engaged in a political discussion at
Peoria Monday evening. Concerning the Debate the National Democrat Says:
The debate was ont eh political issues of the day, Mr.
Smith representing the Democratic side, and Mr. Milburn the Republican side.
Able arguements were presented on both sides, but it was generally conceded
by those present that Mr. Smith had the best of it."
The Transcript also gives and account of the debate and
says:
"The discussion was quite spirited and proved interesting
to the audience, the few Republicans and Democrats applauding heartily when
the speakers threw hot shot into the respective political camps, but Milburn
was accorded the palm generally."
Milburn is host within himself in a debate, and big money
will be staked on him that he can skunk Smith in a debate any day on every
day in the year.
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Misc.
Two years ago a fawn was caught in a Hillsborough county, Florida,
marked and turned loose. A few days ago it was killed by huntsmen, though
well grown.
Young and middle-aged men suffering from nervous debility
or kindred affections, as loss of memory and hypochondris, should inclose
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1915
Adam Potter and family have moved here from Maquon into Mrs. Walter Reybnolds house in East North Street.
W R C The Woman's Relief Corps will meet in regular session in Lacy Hall Friday afternoon, Decmber 17, at 2:30 o'clock.
Enjoyed Social Evening.
The classes of Mrs. Franelia Paine, Mrs. A. M. Hale, Miss Iris Dawdy and Miss Laura Bliss of the Christian Sunday school had a fine social time last night at the church, they also at 4 o'clock partook of the delicious 3 course dinner, served in the church dining room. After the dinner hour the following very excellent program was enjoyed. Reading-0- Helen Nelson.
Notice--
H. R. Crouch and Company and the The Bowton Day Goods Co., will be closed for the day Christmas and New Years. They will be open evenings beginning Monday, December 20, until Christmas.
Will go to the Hospital
Gale Edmondson the 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Edmondson will be taken to the Wesley Hospital in Chicago tomorrow, where he will remain a few weeks for treatment.
Will Erect Bungalow
Mort Cooper has purchased a lot of L. W. Cutler just south of the T. H. Roe residence and will begin immediately the erection of a strictly modern bungalow.
Carl McNew went to Gilson on Tuesday on a hunting trip. Edward Easter left yesterday on a business trip to Farmington. Harry Phillbald has returned from a few days' visit in Peoria. Oscar Housh made a business trip to Gilson yesterday.
Mrs. Jesse Pickerel was here from Maquon yesterday visiting relatives. Mrs. James Johnston visited yesterday with her sister in Galesburg.
Will Wallich who was called here by the serious illness of his father, Jerry Wallich has returned to his home in Sterling.
Tom Gooding of Douglas was a business caller here yesterday. B. R. Higgason left last evening on a business trip to Vermont. Albert Duncan of Gilson was a recent Knoxville visitor.
John Burkhalter of Maquon was a visitor here Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Way are making a visit with their daughter in Chicago.
Willie Cation has returned from Minnesota where he has been working for several months.
Mrs. F. A. Thompson was called to Rockford yesterday by he serious illness of a relative.
Albert Duncan of Gilson was a recent Knoxville visitor. Mrs. Gilbert Simkins of Yates City spent the day here yesterday with relatives. Louise Woolsey returned to her home in Gilson last evening after a visit of several days at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Cynthia Hughes.
Mr. & Mrs. F. F. Dennis went to Maquon last evening to visit relatives and also where Mr. Dennis will conduct a sale.
D. L. Benson who has been suffering from a server case of lead poison is now able to sit up a part of each day.
C. d. Byram, Glen Dunlap and J. W. Thompson arrived home this morning from Chicago.
J. P. White of Burlington was a Business caller in this city yesterday.
W. H. Robinson left this morning for Galveston, Tex. where he will spend two months.
A CYCLONE'S WORK
An Illinois Town Almost Swept Out of Existence
A very destructive cyclone passed through the northeastern part of Knox county, Ill., Monday, and ruin was left along its path. It seems to have first made its appearance north west of Galva. About 7:30 o'clock two black, threatening clouds were noticed in the west approaching one another, and the tornado is thought to have resulted from this junction. Its course was south and east through that city and the main body of the storm passed along the main business streets of the city. It came with such suddenness that the citizens had no time in which to fly to places of safety. Many buildings were totally wrecked, and that many people were not killed is a miracle. The saddest feature occurred at Augusta Olsen's house. There were in the house at the time Mr. and Mrs. Olsen, Charles Olsen and four others. The residence collapsed, killing Olsen instantly. The others escaped by a miracle.
The place Tuesday was in a state of demoralization. Business was completely suspended, the streets being filled with debris of every description. The stores were more or leas in ruins. Hardly a residence but what will need repairs. The damage is estimated at $200,000. Considering the number of buildings wrecked it is surprising that there was no greater loss of life. Mr. Olson was the only one killed. Eleven persons were badly hurt. The track of the storm was three to four miles wide. West of Galva, about a mile, stood a fine large farm house before the storm, not a vestige of which now remains.
A Washington dispatch says: Cyclonic storm, similar to that which struck Galva, Ill. are reported from Peoria, Sandwich, Rockford and elsewhere in Illinois, Boone, Ia., and Hammond, Ind. A great deal of damage was done to property, and many people were injured, but there was no actual loss of life. 1892-06-25; The Savannah Tribune, contributed by Kim Torp, Host Genealogy Trails main sites |
| GALESBURG WEEKLY MAIL--- JULY 30, 1908--HORSE S KICK KILL MARTIN ROBERTSON AGED MAN KILLED LAST FRIDAY---KillED BUT A FEW MOMENTS AFTER THE ACCIDENT. Martin Robertson, aged 67 years, feeble from many years suffering from consumption, was almost instantly killed at 11:30 this afternoon at this residence, 341 South Academy Street, dying a few moments after being arrived into the house. Mr. Robertson had started to lead the horse across the front yard to the junction of Monmouth Boulevard and South Academy streets, which land is employed for pasturage purposes. The animal was blind and when the walk was reached the horse stumbled Mr. Robertson was holding the rope near the bit and when the horse fell, it is thought that the man was struck by the fore forefeet of the animal. Mrs. A. O. Short, who resides across the street, saw the aged man fall. She rushed out of the house and by that time Messers. McClinock, Allen and E. F. Green had reached the scene. By this time Mr. Robertson was breathing with difficulty. In a few seconds after he was removed into the house he breathed his last. Dr. Franing was called and responded hurriedly but was of no avail. Life had been extinct for some time. Mr. Robertson resided at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Webber. He has a son who is in partnership with Mr. Webber in the rug manufacturing business on the public square. FORMER RESIDENT DEAD IN CHICAGO MRS HBARRIET FULLER HUNT HAD BEEN AN INVALID FOR SOME YEARS----WELL KNOWN IN GALESBURG WHERE THE FAMILY ARE PIONEERS FUNERAL SERVICES CONDUCTED. Word has just been received in this city of the death of Mrs. Harriet Fuller Hunt which occurred at the residence of her daughter Mrs. J. D. Hullinger, 9318 Longwood Avenue, Chicago. Mrs. Hunt was the widow of the later Oliver Hunt and resided for many years at 434 North Kellogg street. Her death recalls the tragic accident which her husband, in company with Mr. Wood, met his death several years ago by drowning. Mrs. Hunt was born in Vernon, Connecticut 76 years ago. Her illness was of long standing and during the last two years she had not left the room. Attending the funeral was her son, O. F. Hunt, of Crab Orchard, Nebraska, and another daughter, Mrs. W. E. Davis of High River. Alberta, Canada but formerly of North Prairie Street, Galesburg, OBITUARY OF MRS. M. M. SKINNER--- WATAGa, ILL, July 29, 1908, Special to the Mail—Emily White Skinner, the youngest daughter of Garrett and Merrill White was born at Rio, Ill., 47 years ago, and was married to M. M. Skiner of Rockford, 21 years ago. Died there July 24, 1908, after sufferings with rheumatism for 15 years. Her last illness lasted 22 days, after a hemorrhage of the brain. She was unconscious most of the time, but passed away peacefully at the last. She was resting and waiting for her change. She was brought to Wataga with her husband, M. M. Skinner and her sister, Mary White. Her funeral was from the home of another sister, Emma Davis, the funeral service was preached by Rev. Fayne, the M. E. minister of Wataga and she was laid to rest by the side of her father. DWONS IN POST HOLE. RUSHVILLE, ILL, JULY 29, 1908, An accident that cost the life of a four year old son of George W. Raper near Littleton is a most peculiar one. The father had been preparing to build a string of fence, and had bored the hole for the posts some days previous. The little boy was at play during the afternoon not far from the house, and found one of the post holes, which were some three feet deep partly filled with water from the recent rains In some way the little boy fell head first into the hole and was drowned. He was found within a short time by his father, and every attempt was made to resuscitate him, but life was extinct. The accident is one never before paralleled in the incidents of the community, and in this section of the state. WOMAN SHOT HUSBAND DIES— QUINY, ILL. July 29, 1908—Mrs. John Logan, who was shot by her husband six weeks ago, died last night. The coroner’s jury held Logan to the grand jury. SUDDEN DEATH OF COUNTY PIONEER--- H. RAWLES, RECENTLY CELEBRATED WEDDING OF 62 YEARS! DE LONG---JULY 29, 1908—Special to the Mail—H. Rowles, one of the oldest residents of this part of the county, died here early this morning the end coming unexpectedly. Mr. and Mrs. Rowles celebrated the 62d anniversary of their marriage on the second of this month, the event being the most happily honored by their many relatives and friends. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DEMISE FOLLOWS EXTENDED ILLNESS—MRS. SUSAN CLARK PASSSED AWAY TODAY AT THER HOME IN THE CITY. HAD BEEN SERIOULSY SICK FOR Number rof Months—Resident here since 1904. Mrs. Susan Clark, for a number of years a resident of Galesburg, passed away this morning at 10 o0’clock at her home, no 178 S. Cedar street as the result of a stroke of paralysis which occurred last Saturday. Although Mrs. Clark has been ill since the last winter this was the immediate cause of her demise. Susan Olivia True was the daughter of Elijah and Martha True and was born in Perry, Wyoming County, New York on April 09, 1832. She came west with her parents when a child and settled in Fulton. Rock County Wis., where she lived until she was married to Samuel Church Clark, October 15,, 1853. After residing, in various places for some time the family came to Galesburg in 1894, where Mrs. Clark has since resided. Her husband died nine years ago. There survive the deceased a son, Fred > Clark, of Spokane, Washington, who will be present at the funeral, and a daughter, Miss Nellie Sue Clark of this city. Mrs. Clark was a faithful member of the Episcopal church and attended its services as long as health permitted. She was devoted to her home and family and was an ideal mother. The funeral arrangements are not completed as yet, and will be announced later. Interment will be at Janesville, Wisconsin, where the husband lies buried. W.B.SHERWOOD IS KILLED BY THE CARS—BODY TERRIBLY RUSHED – BRAKEMAN FELL THROUGH TRAIN OUT OF AURORA. W.B. Sherwood a conductor residing in this city, 495 West Brooks Street, and who was terribly crushed at an early hour last Friday died at 1:25 this morning from the effects of his injuries. Brakeman Sherwood as on a freight train pulling out of Aurora, in charge of Thomas Moline, the head brakeman, Frank Crane who was outside, was told that man had fallen through under the wheels and hastily making his way to the caboose, he applied the air stop signal. When the crew hurriedly went back along the train they came to the body of Mr. Sherwood, who was in a pitiable condition. One leg and one arm had been run over and his side frightfully crushed. He begged to be left alone as he was resting so easily, but his fellow trainmen carefully lifted him to the side of the right of way and called an ambulance which conveyed him to the hospital, where he later expired. When asked if he wished to leave any word he said he them to tell his family and friends good bye. Mr. Sherwood came to Galesburg just twenty-two years ago and has been connected with the C.B.&Q. all but six months of that time, he having planned to celebrate the anniversary of his employment soon. He was born in Abingdon on October the 9th, 1848, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Sherwood. Although not a member of the Central Congregational church he was a constant attendant upon the services, his entire family being communicants. The Burlington Relief and the Fraternal Tribunes claim his allegiance. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence E. Sherwood, four sons, Mart Bradley, Franklin, Beulah and Harry, and one Daughter Miss Ruth A. A sister, Mrs. Lutha Wilson resides in Avon. Death of Mrs. Ed Stafford Word was received in this city on Thursday afternoon of the death of Mrs. Ed Stafford, who formerly resided in Galesburg. Mrs. Stafford passed away in Denver Tuesday at 2:30 as the result of acute indigestion and heart trouble. Mrs. Stafford was operated upon at the hospital here last winter and apparently completely recovered. But she was taken sick and passed away very suddenly. Tillie Lundgren was born in Galesburg August 10, 1883, and received her education in the schools of this city, Sic years ago she was united in marriage to Ed Stafford. The deceased leaves, in addition to her husband, her father, Pate Lundgreen, of Learned, Kansas, a brother Harry of Peoria, two sisters, Mrs. Emma Gillette of Hutchinson, Kas., and Mrs. Gus Anderson of this city Mrs. Stafford was a kind wife and was greatly attached to her home. DEATH OF JOHN MACK John Mack, a colored man residing at 1042 East South street, died yesterday morning at his home after a short illness. VICTORIA MAN LOST HIS REASON COPLEY, JULY 31---Special to the Mail—A. W. Lawless, who resides in Victoria, and who moved there recent-- acting very strangely a few days ago while hauling a load of cobs to Etherly. This reached a climax a little later while working in a hay field, when he became violent. He was taken to the hospital in Galesburg yesterday on the recommendation of Dr. King of Victoria. Mr. Lawless was injured by a street car sometime ago in Streator and has not been real well since that time. He is married and has a family. VICTORIA NEWS--- Mr. Blair and Mr. Nelson are in Victoria putting up a couple of monuments for Larson & Seiburg. They are from Toulon. John Norburg and wife were in town this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Turner were in town on business Saturday. Rev. Tharpe is expected home soon, after a couple weeks’ vacation. Miss Hilda Rode is resting easier at this writing, having plenty of help at present. Leo Sloan is in Knoxville helping his Grandma Manly. Mrs. Art Sloan and Mrs. Henderson were in Victoria shopping Friday afternoon. Miss Hilda Rode passed away Sunday morning at 930 o’clock after three weeks’ suffering leaving an aged father and one brother. She was an affectionate daughter and sister and a very kind neighbor. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. Willing officiating. Mrs. Henry Woolsey of Galesburg attended the funeral services of Miss Hilda Rode, and will remain with her mother, sister and brother for awhile. A sad accident occurred in South Copley. A man named Saline fell from a cart and his head was caught in between the spokes and his neck was broken. Mrs. Frank Larson and Mrs. Jack Olmsted went this morning to assist Mrs. Henry Larson with her cooking for the threshers---very hot for man and beast. What about the poor woman over the hot stove preparing pie, cake, pudding and vegetables. I pity them, for I am one that knows. PATTEE-HARDIN WEDDING ANNOUNCEMETN is made of the marriage of a Miss Mary Hardin and Mr. Fred Pattes of Monmouth, which will take place at the home of the bride’s parents’ on South First Street, August 22, 1908. Miss Hardin is well known to a large circle of Galesburg Friends. WARRANTY OF DEED--- CHARS. F. HURBURGH ET AL TO CHARS. W. ERNST. LOT 13, BLK. 1 OLOF HAWKINSON’S ADDITION, CITY. Obituary of Mrs. Sallie Bradford Sallie j. Bradford was born near Zanesville, Ohio, June 2d, 1818. She with her parents, came to Knox County, Ill, in early childhood. On Jan 05, 1837, she was united in marriage to Robert C. Benson, who preceded her in death Feb 21, 1894. She was reared and lived in the faith of the Congregational church. Her father, Charles Bradford being the first Sunday School Superintendent in Persifer township. At the time of her marriage she was the only girl in the township old enough to wed. In 1838, she with her husband, settled on the Benson homestead where she spent the whole of her married life. The first horse they lived in had not one nail used in constructing and the chimney was a hallow sveamore tree daubed with mud. She took her washing down to the reek and a flat stone served the purpose of a washboard. She is the last of the early settlers on the Knoxville road. It has been the writer’s privilege to hear his grandmother tell about the hospitality of this couple in the early days when their latch string was always out to the travelers, as they journeyed between their distant homes and friends. No one was ever refused food or lodging and the fame of Aunt Sallie, as when was always known, as an entertainer was known far and wide. Her husband was the first justice of Persifer and many knotty legal battles have been decided in this primitive home. Many of the most prominent lawyers of the day have practiced before him. After her husband’s death, she, with her son, John, lived on the home place for four or five years, after which she resided with their youngest daughter, Mrs. Wm Breece for five years, going from there to the home of her oldest daughter, Mrs. Ann Netcher, near Hamilton, Missouri, where she died Aug 01, 1908, aged 90 years and 2 months. She is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters, Harmin K, of Mooresville, MO; John F. of Ely, Nevada, Mrs. Geo. Netcher of Hamilton, MO, and Mrs. William Breece, of Dahinda, IL. Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Three children have gone before her. Harvey, Charles and Eliza, two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her body was brought to from Hamilton, MO., to Knoxville, ILL, where funeral services were held in Huggins’s undertaking chapel conducted by Rev. R. T. Ballew. Who spoke very impressively from the 9th Psalm. The singing was by Mr. and Mrs. Hinchcliff of Galesburg, who sand beautifully three selections. The remains were laid to rest in the Knoxville Cemetery beside her husband. Another land mark and pioneer has gone to her reward. The Pallbearers were F. H. McElwain, Eamuel Sutherland, John McBeth, C. W. Harmison, Albert Bruce and J. R. Young. The above picture of fiver generations was taken at a family reunion where nearly all of her descendants were present. Under--- Persifer Chapel----- The many friends of Mrs. Sally Benson will be pained to know of her death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anne Natur in Missouri. Quite a land mark is the old home, now deserted. Many friends remember many happy and interesting hours spent with Uncle Bobby and Aunt Sally around their fireside in the past. Mr. and Mrs. Benson was the first couple married in Persifer township, on the spot of the present home of Alfred Saline. Mrs. Benson leaves one daughter in Persifer Township. Mrs. Wm Breece, o0n in Missouri, Mrs. Anne Nater, a son in Missouri Harrison Benson, and John Benson, another son, in Colorado. Mrs. Benson was buried in the Knoxville Cemetery Monday forenoon. The following were pallbearers: Messrs. John McBeth. Charles Harminson, John R. Young, Samuel Sutherland, All Breece, and Ed McElvaine. Mrs. Anne Nater and daughter, Cora, and Harrison Benson are visiting at Wm. Breece’s at present. Just twenty-four relatives and friends sat down Sunday to the dinner celebrating the 20th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Callahan. Among those present were W. J> Callahan and wife of Elba Center, Alex Callahan, wife and daughter Stella, of Victoria; Ben Ramp, Wife and daughter Marie, Knoxville. J. W. Ramp of Galesburg; Mrs. L. S. Lambert, of Galesburg, and Miss Churchill, who is visiting at her sister’s, Mrs. Ben Ramp and Mrs. and Mrs. Samuel Sutherland and Mrs. Hannah Stevens all left wished the host and hostess many happy anniversaries Many pieces of china and glass marked the day as one of the pleasures and as souvenirs of the occasion. Only three of the original neighbors are left of those who were friends of the couple when they were married and they were present being Mrs. Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sutherland. Mrs. Armstrong of Abingdon and two children are visiting relatives in this neighborhood, among them. Mrs. Austin Adams, Mrs. Stevens, and Mrs. Nelson West and others. Haying is about finished and phew!!!! Everybody wants to-thresh at once—by all reports. Quite a few are attending the donation part at the C. B. parsonage in Galva this Tuesday afternoon. Under--- Center Prairie— Otis Seward went to Galva Tuesday to help his father bring down a threshing machine owned by Bert Addis, they started threshing the middle of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andrew are the proud parents of a boy since July 28. Dr. King waited on the other and son. They are getting along nicely. A doctor was called to wait on Lester, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ahira Johnson Thursday evening. The little boy had been playing by himself and drank kerosene. He is well again but was pretty sick for awhile. Clyde Coleman went to Wyoming Saturday night. A good time was shad at Frank rice’s barn dance Friday night; Mr. and Mrs. George Coleman took their aunt, Mrs. Belle Gavin, to Oneida Sunday; where she will stay with her daughter, Mrs. John Kinney. Frank Norberg is going to Iowa on Thursday to try and rent a far for the coming year. About fifty of the young folks from around here and Victoria had a very nice time at a party given at the Grange Hall Wednesday evening. They amused themselves at playing various games. At late hour a lap supper was served consisting of cake and bananas and then the crowd departed for their respective homes saying they had enjoyed a jolly time. Mrs. Ahira Johnson is not able to be around as she is suffering with a sprained ankle. Sunday morning the young people in this community were up bright and early to be ready to attend a picnic in the beautiful grove of Mr. Bradley’s near the bridge that crossed Walnut Creek. A swing was put up which was kept busy nearly all day. Some played ball while some were boat riding. Mr. Bradley took them in the morning and they enjoyed It very much. The girls furnished the dinner and the boys brought a freezer of ice cream that was served picnic style. They must have had a nice time for they didn’t start home until about 7 o’clock. Mr. Caldwell the grocery man from the Four Corners, made his weekly calls on the Prairie Monday. The meat market of Victoria is kept busy hauling meat for the threshers. Under ----Forest Flower----Must be in Kelly Twp., Warren co or Cold brook twp. My relatives….. Miss Blanche Ferris is visiting her cousin Miss Mae Ferris. Miss Hattie Nelson returned home from Iowa Sunday, where she has spent several months she was accompanied by her brother-in-law, August Bergstrum. Mrs. John A. Terpening and children and Mrs. Hugh Armstrong spent the latter part of the week with Mrs. F. U. Glass and Messrs. ------another spot---Mrs. J. Terpening and daughters, Mrs. O. L. McCan, Mrs. Hugh Armstrong, Mrs. F. U. Glass and Messrs. Wilber Terpening, Harry Adcock, Henry Howe, Herbert Mateson, and Joe Gregory spent Monday evening with Bunker Armstrong. Mrs. F. U. Glass entertained several guests last Thursday in honor of Mrs. Hugh Armstrong of Mt. Vernon, Ill. Henry Howe and daughter Mamie and Mrs. Mitchell spent Sunday with John Mitchell and family of Utah. Mr. and Mrs. John Olson visited in Galesburg Sun day. Mrs. Ferris and daughter Mildred visited at Mark Cones at Cameron one night last week. Glenn Slaver of North Henderson is visiting his cousin, Glenn Glass. Mr. and Mr. L. C. Smith and family of Galesburg are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. Mitchell. O. P. Swanson was operated on again last week at the hospital. Boys you had better look out while riding and don’t go to sleep because some woman might catch you like they did some of our other fellows’ Monday evening. Under Salem----- The Salem Cemetery association will hold their annual dinner at the Salem school yard Thursday August 27, 1908. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Please do not forget the date. Ulysses Ives and family s[pent Sunday with his parents near Victoria. The farmers are nearly through with the rush of their work now. This has been a busy season for them Mrs. Ulysses Ives is the possessor of a new phonograph. Mrs. Knapp and son and daughter visited their daughter, Mrs. Ed Zorkstrom and family near Altona Sunday Peter Miller spent the first of the week at Mrs. Clifford’s at Centerville. Louie De Wolfe spent Saturday night and Sunday with his wife and children. He is going with his father’s threshing machine. E. R. Mosher was under the doctors’ care the latter part of the week with stomach trouble. Ulysses Ives, was a Williamsfield caller Sunday morning. Mrs. Clarence Robinson and children of Williamsfield visited at John Robinson’s last week and picked blackberries. E. R. Mosher and wife were in Galesburg last Wednesday, having dental work done. S. O. Mosher and wife of Victoria spent Friday and Saturday with their son and family. Mrs. Alec Callahan went to Victoria Monday afternoon. She is sufferings with a very lame foot. Miss Vada Adams spent Monday evening at the home of Miss Myrtle Fahee. Soperville--- Thursday, next day. Pearson-Rosenburg Nuptials Charles Pearson and Miss Ellen Rosenburg, two well known young people of Soperville, were married this morning at ten o’clock by the Rev. N. T. Allen at his office. The couple will start housekeeping at once near Soperville. Etherly=-== South Copley Thursday August 20, 1908--- Notice: An ice cream social will be given next Saturday night Aug 22, 1908, in the east hall in Etherly. Given by the young men of Etherly M. E. Church. All are invited. AUGUST 27, 1908—THURSDAY—SAME PAPER. VICTORIA—MRS AUGUST CARLSON DIED AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS AT HER HOME IN TRURO TOWNSHIP ON TUESDAY. Mrs. Mosher and Mrs. Westfall were called to their father’s bedside last Saturday at Knoxville as Mr. James Dossett is very low with no hope of his recovery. Mrs. Sarah Bradley and son have arrived at her brother’s Ira Bulson’s and will visit her sister. Mrs. Hannah Shearers, who is suffering a great deal at this writing. She has been in Canada from there to Jew Jersey to visit daughters. -------------------------------- South Copley--- School at Wagher, Windmill and Hope schools will commence Monday. The schools have all new furniture extensive repairs and some new furniture added. These improvement with our efficient teachers and diligent pupils predict a very successful school year. All of our people attended the circus Friday at Galesburg and most of our small boys are now performing a acrobatic feats from the tops of trees, barns, etc. Rev. Willing of Victoria took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Larson, Monday. September 03, 1908 HARRY MCCONCHIE OF ONEIDA, WEDS Harry A. McConchie, a well known young man of Oneida, and Miss Ina Blanch Minium of Dubuque, Ia., were married last evening at 7 o’clock by Rev. N. T. Allen at his residence, 216 Allen’s avenue. The couple was attended by Cook Tait and Miss Genevieve Mc Conchie a Samuel McConchie of Oneida. The bride was born at Versailles, Ill., but has lived at Dubuque for a number o years. She has been visiting at Oneida for some weeks. FAMILY REUNION –48 IN ATTENDANCE DESCENDANTS OF David and Elizabeth Housh Gather along Spoon River Galesburg People Present. Maquon—Sept 2, Special to the Evening MailThe descendants of the late David and Elizabeth Housh held a reunion on Sppon River yesterday. There were forty-eight present. Regrets were received from many who could not attend. The weather was perfect and the picnic was a success. Thje tables were loaded with choice dishes and all the justice to the excellent dinner. Byt a unanimous vote this reunion was made an annual affair and will be held the last Thursday in August each year. There are over one hundred descendants of this family. The attendance for the future will be much larger than this year. Among those present from one of town ere Mr. and Mrs. C. Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. G. Geern of Peoria Mrs. Eveline Southasoi of Kansas City mo and Mr. and Mrs. Romaster o elm wood Mr. and Mrs. Tucker of M.? David Hannah and daughter Paulina of Knoxville, Mrs. A. S. Potter and daughter Opal of Galesburg. An Impromptu program of reading and songs was given by Miss Le Vers Hughes, Miss Iris Murray Halsey Hughes, Carter Housh, Opal Potter and Lucile Hughes. Birth Record--- a baby girl was born Friday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Ingles of West Second Street. Jennie McMasters buried in the Hermon Cemetery. Jennie McMasters buried yesterday, the funeral of Miss Jennie McMasters, who died yesterday morning of scarlet fever was held yesterday afternoon at the home. The services were very simple no one besides the immediate relatives being present on account of the malignant form of the disease. The internment was in the cemetery at Hermon. Funeral for Allen Knapp— Funeral services over the remains of the Allen Knapp who died Saturday in the Galesburg hospital were held yesterday afternoon in the M. E. church Rev. O’Hara simply addressing of consolation and comfort to the stricken relatives and sorrowing friends. The singing was in charge of the Hedding Ladies’ quartet, who sang several of the lad’s favorite songs. The pall bearers were all former class mates of the boy being Carl Fisk, Ora Atchison, Franz Hashbarger, Chas, Hibbs, Harold Chase, Glenn Andrews. A large number of friends of the lead and family were present at the services, many coming from out of town. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, consisting of cut flowers, pillows and sprays, Interment was in the Abingdon Cemetery. DEATH OF J E CLARK John E. Clark, formerly of this city but for the past year a resident of Peoria, passed away int eh State hospital at that place at 11 o’clock Saturday night. A telegram was received by relatives in this city Friday night that Mr. Clark was lying at the point of death and his sons, J. E. and G. F. Clark and daughter, Mrs. C. J. Buell left Saturday morning for Peoria. Swedish Ol Settler’s Picnic Th September 03, 1908, Galesburg Evening Mail newspaper Victoria-- Harry Mallery was in town on business Monday. Mrs. Emily Jarnigan called on Mrs. John Heffernan and spent a pleasant afternoon Orlo and Leo Sloan from Etherley are among the pupils at the Victoria high school. Hans Anderson of West Truro was in Victoria on business. School began on August 31st with a good attendance, with Mr. White and Mrs. Sadie Quaintance as teachers. Suez School--- Our schools commenced Monday, Aug 31, with Miss Bertha Volk as teacher at the Suez school. By New Windsor….. 1918---orlo born- Brother---orlo, don---quincy, Ivan=====poke--- Ulna, Mildred, & ava Post office in Williamsfield and Etherly…... Leo Everett Sloan--married— ABSTRACT OF OBITUARY OF MARY CARIS PRICE
Daily Republican Register, Galesburg, Illinois, Wednesday, January 25, 1899, Pg. 8, Col. 3.
Mary Caris PRICE was born in Rootstown, Portage County, Ohio September 2, 1808.
She married Dr. George PRICE, a native of Somerset County, Pennsylvania, March 9,
1826, at Rootstown, Ohio. Dr. PRICE was the son of William PRICE and Catherine BUSSINGER. Mary Caris PRICE died Sunday, January 22, 1899 in New Albany, Indiana.
Eleven children were born to Dr. and Mrs. PRICE: Mrs. Dorleska S. MITCHELL, d. 4 September 1890 Vallonia N. PRICE, d. 27 October 1818 Marshall Elliott PRICE, d. 10 October 1832 Marshall Frederick PRICE, d. 2 July 1883
Oscar Fitzalen PRICE, d. in Galesburg, 7 August, 1897
Curtis E. PRICE, d. 9 November 1896 Aldula G. THOMSON, New Albany, Indiana Angela R. PRICE, d. 8 February 1843 Hershel Caris PRICE, d. 7 October 1877 George Koster PRICE, d. 13 April 1855 Mary Bell PRICE, d. 13 December 1855
The only surviving child is Mrs. THOMSON. The family moved to Illinois and Abingdon in 1848.
The family burial plot in the Abingdon, Illinois cemetery lists the following on the gravestones:
PRICE, George, b. Dec. 22, 1803, Penn; d. Abingdon July 6, 1881
Mary Caris, wf of George, b. Sept. 2, 1808; d. 22 Jan. 1899
Herschel C., b. Dec. 26, 1843 Ohio; d. Abingdon Oct. 7, 1877
Minnie Clevenger, wife of H. C., b. Feb. 4, 1844; d. Oct. 26, 1907 in Kansas Mary B., dau. of Geo. & M.; d. Dec. 13, 1855, age 11 mos, 13 days George K., son of G. & M., d. April 13, 1855, age 2 y, 8 mos, 13 ds. Republished in ISGS Quarterly XVI: 2; Summer, 1984 ranscribed by K. Torp |