Newspaper Clippings for
October, 1897
from a loose clipping, source unknown 14 October 1897
Married—Thursday, Oct. 14, 1897, in Evanston, Miss Katie Moore,
of Castine, Maine, to Jay R. Cribb, of Lake Villa. Every one
extends the heartiest of congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cribb.
from a loose clipping, source unknown 25 October 1897
TOOK PARIS GREEN.
Mrs. Willard Ames, of Hickory,
Suicides by Poisoning.
The sad intelligence reaches us that Mrs. Willard Ames, of
Hickory, committed suicide by taking a dose of paris green
Tuesday, dying the same day. Since the accidental death of a
child several years ago, under most painful circumstances, an
account of which was published at the time, her mind has been
unbalanced and this added to ill health doubtless prompted the
rash act. The funeral will be held to-day at eleven o'clock. The
most sincere sympathy goes out to Mr. Ames and family in their
terrible calamity. Mrs. Ames was highly spoken of by those who
knew her and the tragic ending of her life is indeed deplorable.
from a loose clipping, source unknown 26 October 1897
FUNERAL OF MRS. AMES.
The Last Sad Rites Attended by Many People
The funeral of Mrs. Hannah R. Ames was held Thursday morning at
10:30 o'clock, at the Hickory church, a congregation attending
that filled the church to its capacity. The Millburn choir was
present, and sang several beautiful selections. The ninetieth
Psalm was read, followed by an address by Rev. W. E. Brown, based
upon the text found in Isaiah 61-1: "The spirit of the Lord God
is upon me because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good
tidings unto the meek: He hath sent me to bind up the broken
hearted; to proclaim liberty unto the captives, and the opening
of the prisons to them that are bound."
After the close of the service, which was an impressive one, a
long procession followed the body to the Hickory cemetery, where
the mortal remains of the beloved wife and mother were laid to
rest, beneath a bank of flowers which her friends had placed upon
the casket.
Mrs. Ames was born in Waukegan in 1853, and died at her home at
Hickory Corners Tuesday evening, Oct. 26, at 5 o'clock. She had
been married twenty-four years, and during the greater part of
that time resided in the home where she died. She was highly
esteemed by all who knew her as a beautiful, self-sacrificing,
Christian character. Until the loss of her little boy three
years ago she was an active member of the church, and since that
time has held fast her Christian integrity; but the excessive
grief, caused by the sudden accidental death of her child, cast a
gloom over her life. Her sudden departure is greatly to be
regretted. She leaves a husband, a son, three daughters, an aged
father, two brothers and four sisters to mourn her demise.
from a loose clipping, source unknown 28 October 1897
ANOTHER SURPRISE.
GEO. L. Stewart Wedded To-day at Millburn.
Hon. Charles Whitney is not alone in springing a matrimonial
surprise upon the citizens of Waukegan. The announcement of his
marriage yesterday is followed today by the announcement of the
marriage of another citizen, that comes equally unexpectedly.
Today at 1 o'clock, Geo. L. Stewart was quietly married at the
Millburn parsonage, by Rev. Sheldon A. Harris, to Miss Alice M.
White, of Loon Lake.
The groom is too well know as one of Waukegan's substantial and
estimable citizens to make comment necessary. The bride is a
daughter of A. T. White, a prosperous citizen of Loon Lake
neighborhood. She is a charming lady, one whom the people of
Waukegan will delight in welcoming. Their many friends will extend
their heartiest of congratulations and best wishes. - Gazette-
Register, Oct. 28.
from a loose clipping, source unknown 28 October 1897
On Thursday of last week occurred the marriage of Miss Alice M.
White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. White, to Mr. George L.
Stewart of Waukegan, Ill. The ceremony was quietly performed at
the parsonage, at Millburn, by the Rev. S. A. Harris, after which
the newly wedded couple took the afternoon train at Loonlake,
going to Waukesha and Madison, Wis., returning on Monday of this
week. Little need be said in regard to Mr. and Mrs. Stewart as
both have grown up in our neighborhood and every one knows them
and respects them, and all join in sincere wishes for the health,
happiness and prosperity of the contracting parties. They will be
at home to their friends after Dec. 1st at 430 Genesee Street,
Waukegan, Ill.
from a loose clipping, source unknown 31 October 1897
Married - Sunday, Oct. 31, 1897, at 4 p.m., at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. John J. McDougall, Wilmot, Wis., by Rev. Morely S.
Pettit, M. E. minister, Mrs. Harriet A. Richards and Joseph
Rowling, both of Lake Villa. Mr. and Mrs. Rowling are both so
well known here that much comment is unnecessary, the bride
having spent most of her life here, and the groom having been a
resident of the town for several years. Every one joins in
wishing them long life and happiness.
