Loose Newspaper Clippings
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[from wall paper book, page 1]
On last Wednesday occurred the marriage of Mr. Fred Cannon, of this
place, and Miss Lillian Carver, of Iowa. The couple, in company with
Mr. Lou Cannon, the groom's brother, and Miss Nellie Shatswell, of
Waukegan, drove to Salem, where the ceremony took place. A reception
was given in the evening at the residence of N. S. Cannon, to the
nearest relatives and friends. Fred is well known and respected in
this locality. He returned from Valparaiso but a few months ago, where
he was attending school. He met the lady of his choice, who was visiting
his parents and the young people formed an acquaintance, of which the
event of Wednesday is the outcome. Miss Carver is highly spoken of by
those who know her, and came from her home in Iowa last spring, and
taught the Bean Hill school during the summer term. The entire News
force wishes them a calm and cloudless voyage across the sea of life.
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[from wall paper book, page 13]
A Plersant Farewell Surprise.
The neighbors of Capt. John K. Pollock, of Millburn, who is leaving
his home to live in Antioch, after a residence of over fifty-five years
practically on the same farm, gave him a great surprise on Saturday
afternoon last. It was a very spontaneous affair, only needing a spark to
set it in motion. It was known that the contents of the house were mostly
gone, but this did not deter his many friends from coming, to the number
of about one hundred, who enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. As a token of
remembrance the guests left a beautiful clock which will be greatly
prized by the genial Captain and his estimable wife, not for the intrinsic
value, but for the manner of receiving it. Mr. and Mrs. Pollock were
taken entirely by surprise and entirely overcome with gratitude.
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[from wall paper book, page 21, he was born on 3/25/1822]
Death of George S. Smith.
George S. Smith, a former resident of Millburn died at his home in
Evanston, Sunday, after a long illness, aged 76 years. Mr. Smith was
well and favorably known to many of our readers. The funeral was held
at his home at Evanston at 10:00 a. m. Tuesday, the remains being brought
to Waukegan and thence to Millburn for interment. The pall bearers were
Wm. Thom, Richard Pantall, John Bonner and James Pollock, of Millburn,
and Capt. John K. Pollock and George L. Stewart, of Waukegan.
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[from wall paper book, page 33]
A Big Clip of Wool.
Last week Hiram Bryant, of Bristol, sold to James Pollock 13,212 pounds
of wool, receiving for the same $2,463.30. This is certainly a large
clip of wool and the proceeds of the sale amounts to a good round sum
of money.
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[from wall paper book, page 28]
On Thursday evening, Sept. 23, a large number of relatives and
friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Murrie, in
Avon, to witness the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth, to Mr.
William T. Harrower, of Waukegan.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. W. Ward, of Barrington,
at about half past seven, after which all repaired to the dining
room, where a wedding feast was spread by the bride's mother. The
rooms were tastefully decorated with flowers, and although a hard
storm raged during the evening which kept many of the invited
guests away, a very pleasant time was enjoyed by all who were
fortunate enough to attend. The bride and groom were the
recipients of many beautiful gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Harrower will reside in Barrington, where the groom
is a teacher in one of the schools. The best wishes of their many
friends follow them to their new home.
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Obituary.
Died, at his home at Sand Lake, Mr. Hiram L. Wright. He was a man
much respected and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves
a sorrowing wife, two daughters and one son to mourn his early
demise. He will be missed in the community, where he lived, but in
no place so much as in the home circle, where he was a kind
husband and indulgent father. The family have the sincere sympathy
of their many friends in their sad bereavement.
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On Wednesday morning a terrible accident occured to Mr. Jacob
Miller a prominent citizen of Millburn. He was on or near the farm
of Andrew Graham with one of his stallions, when in some way he
was kicked in the head, and then stepped upon, receiving injuries
which are very dangerous, if not fatal. Just how it happened no
one seems to know, but the terrible injuries were inflicted. He
was at once removed to his home and up to Thursday evening he had
not recovered consciousness. One leg was broken and his head
seemed to be fractured, and other injuries were received. It is
hoped that they may prove less dangerous than they now appear.
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MILLBURN IS NEW PLAYGROUND
OF RICH SPORTSMEN
Retreat as Subdividers Invade Lake Forest.
by HOWARD WOOD.
Crowded ever northward by a rising tide of population from the city and
hemmed in on the north by the factory districts of North Chicago and
Waukegan, playfolk of the north shore have sought and found a new and
exclusive retreat in the fields and woodlands around the sleepy little
village of Millburn, ten miles northwest of Waukegan.
There, away from the scourge of subdividers, Chicago's millionaire
sportsmen are laying the cornerstone of a new ultra exclusive community,
where "Yoicks" will be shouted by red coated huntsmen and where there'll
be plenty of room to drive a golf ball without hitting a real estate
sign.
Sport to Reign at Millburn.
Out at Millburn, among the walnut groves that skirt the meanderings of
Mill Creek, sport will be king long after the disentegrating acres of
Lake Forest manorial estates have been cut up into small lots to suit
the whims of a third and a fourth generation who have more consideration
for a profitable real estate deal than for the traditions of their
ancestral estates.
The tide is ever outward on the north shore. Years ago Rogers Park was
the outdoor refuge of tired millionaires and their sport-living sons and
daughters. Then it was Evanston, then Wilmette, and last Lake Forest,
with its backup against Waukegan's factories.
Now Lake Forest has been reached by the army of real estate men. Great
chunks of McCormick acres are cut up with new pavements and sidewalks.
The George Alexander McKinlock estate is gone, and the late J. Ogden
Armour's Mellody farm is going.
Fight Losing Battle.
Brave attempts are made to stem the tide, but prices go up and estates
go out. An air tight zoning law is enforced, but the experts who drew
it up admit it leaves room in Lake Forest's sixteen square miles for a
population of some 94,000, whenever they want to come.
For the sportsmen, the urge to move came a year ago when the Skokie
flats, where they were wont to ride to hounds, was shut off by real
estate men. They found a new place to play and they derived a great
plan.
Up in the country they discovered Millburn, a community of farmers,
weary of scratching poor clay for a meager return. The hunters found a
hunting ground and the farmers get farm relief in the form of fat prices
for land that had been a drug on the market.
The new Onwentsia hunt club for the elite of the elite was born, and
around it those who are asked and can afford it are embarking on one of
the biggest real estate deals in these parts.
No Room for Climbers.
The plan is roughly this: Each member buys a large plot of ground for a
future estate. No small parcels are sold, and it's all tied up so that
the climber hasn't a chance. If you're accepted, you get to buy. If
not, you can't buy and no original buyer is going to sell to you. It's
a colony for those who want to hunt far from flivver's klaxon.
Austin Niblack, M. F. H., which means, in case you don't know, Master of
Fox Hounds, is prime instigator of the idea.
Then there are the Joseph T. Bowens, the David Adlers, the Joseph T.
Ryerson's, Mrs. Howard Linn, the William H. Mitchells, the William
Mitchell Blairs, and the William McCormick Blairs, Libby and Janet
Chase, the Noble Judahs, the Benjamin Leslie Behrs, Steve and Bob
Jennings, "Nig" Bowen, E. J. Prendengast, the A. B. Dicks, and
others.
Building in Wilderness.
Out in the wilderness they're building themselves new homes, and at the
rate things are going ere long there will rise stately towers of new
mansions, and the trim lines of Italian gardens will gladden the
eye.
Lake Forest is getting too crowded for playtime millionaires. It's "all
built up". Here's a new spot, all protected. What about the rising
tide of plebeians from the growing city? Well, pass a zoning law.
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COUNTY'S OLDEST GROCERY CLOSING
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Date found. Moved to March, 1958.]]
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STRICKEN.
Fire Chief George D. Hardie Died Saturday Night.
Monday, March 12.
City Fire Chief George D. Hardie died at his home 519 Julian
street Saturday about midnight. Death was occasioned by uremic
poisoning probably resulting from rupture of the heart.
About ten o'clock Mr. Hardie was going home from his office. He
as alone and when reaching the vicinity of S. D. Talcott's home
was siezed with convulsions. His moans attracted the attention of
Howard Boutwell, who went to his assistance and with several
others carried the afflicted man to Mr. Talcott's porch. A bus
was called and Mr. Hardie was removed to his home.
Numerous convulsions followed and before life passed away, about
midnight, he had passed through nine.
For several weeks past Mr. Hardie had not been in best of health
and his family entertained fears as to his condition, which,
however, was not considered to be serious.
WAS A WELL KNOWN MAN.
The death of Mr. Hardie will be generally mourned, not only in
the city, but throughout the county. Few men were better known
than he, none is more highly esteemed by all his
acquaintances.
He was a member of numerous fraternal orders through which his
circle of acquaintances was doubtless larger than the ordinary
citizen.
LONG ON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Hardie had been a member of the city fire department since
1884 and filled the position of Chief of the department since
1891, to the present time.
His career on the department, which he saw develop from a weak
and ineffective volunteer organization into one of the best of
its kind in the state is briefly as follows:
October 6th, 1884, elected member of the Bluff City Hose
Company.
Nov. 25, 1885, elected Assistant foreman of Bluff City Hose
Company.
July 29, 1886, elected foreman of Hose Company.
Jan. 5, 1891, appointed Chief of city fire department by Mayor H.
C. Hutchinson.
September 16th, 1895, Mr. Hardie was also appointed to the office
of city weigher which duties he conveniently filled in
conjunction with his work as Chief, the City scales being in the
department building.
In respect to the late Chief, the flag floats at half mast over
the engine house and the various doors are draped in mourning.
HIS LIFE.
George Decatur Hardie was born in Raleigh, North Carolina,
October 9th, 1854. When he was three years of age his parents
moved to Chicago where he resided until maturity, coming to
Waukegan in 1882.
His marriage to Miss Ella Thain took place Nov. 26th, 1876, at
Millburn, Lake County.
Besides a wife and mother Mr. Hardie leaves two children, Lois E.
and Zella M.
Mr. Hardie was clerk of Lake Camp M. W. of A., having filled the
office since January of '97. He was also a member of the
following fraternal orders: Mystic Workers, Court of Honor, Odd
Fellows and Ben Hur. He was at one time Venerable Consul of Lake
Camp.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will be held from his late home, 519 Julian street,
Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock and interment will be in Oakwood
cemetery. Services will be in charge of Rev. S. W. Chidester
assisted by Rev. H. G. Leonard. The services will not be private
but will not be in charge of any particular lodge and none will
attend his body.
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IS AT REST.
Obsequies Over Fire Chief George D. Hardie.
Tuesday, March 13th.
The funeral of the late George D. Hardie was held from the
residence on Julian street at 10:30 o'clock this morning. It was
not a public funeral, no organizations attending in a body, but
the house was filled with friends of the deceased and the
bereaved family. The funeral ceremonies were very impressive,
conducted by Rev. S. W. Chidester and Rev. H. G. Leonard.
Music was given by a quartet, Mr. Niebergal, Mrs. Ganse, Miss
Upton, Mr. Worsfold and Mr. Detweiler.
Members of the fire department acted as pall bearers for the
remains of their departed chief. The bearers were: Sars
O'Farrell, Edward Webb, Charles Jackson, Gen. Hicks, D. A. Hutton
and Edward Efinger.
During the progress of the funeral procession the fire bell tolled in
honor of the late chief. Many of the Woodmen and members of the Ben Hur
lodge attended the funeral to pay last respects to their friend and
fellow worker. Mr. Hardie's death is widely mourned.
