Newspaper Clippings for
February, 1894
1 February 1894
We regret to learn that George Thayer, of Millburn, who has been
very ill for the past two months, died at his home on Friday last. The
disease, which appeared to have its origin in the brain, was treated by
the best local medical talent and also by medical experts of Chicago,
the latter giving it as their opinion that an operation would be
necessary to save his life. Acting under the advice of the experts his
friends consented to an operation being performed, which was made last
Thursday, removing a part of the skull bone over the brain pan, when it
was found according to the report, that the theory of the expert was
not correct, he, prior to the operation, expressing an opinion that the
trouble was caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the head, but upon
examination this was found to be incorrect. Mr. Thayer never fully
returned to consciousness after the operation and passed away about
noon on Friday last. The News extends sympathy to the sorrowing
friends.
from a loose clipping, source unknown 28 February 1894
Mr. John R. Connell, of Benton, Ill., and Miss Margaret E.
Heddle, of Millburn, were married at the residence of the bride's
parents, on Wednesday, February 28th. Rev. Sheldon A. Harris
performed the ceremony. The bride is well known in this part of
the county and her many friends extend their congratulations to
the young couple.
