Loose Newspaper Clippings
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page ??]
[possibly from 1898]
We were highly pleased to see that extract from J. Y. Cory's
letter last week. He got out a good sound paper during his
management of the Gazette. We would like to hear from the other
noble men that did their part well in helping to make the GAZETTE
what it is.
NOTE
These remarks are addressed to the feller that changed my "Manse"
to house in the last news items. I'm afraid you don't know much
about Scotch "puir body." Did ye never read "The Bonie Brier
Bush," by Ian McClaren? Nearly all the people out here are
Scotch, or their parents are. They ken fine what "Manse" means.
It is the parsonage where our big, fat old preacher lives, Mr.
Harris that goes wabbling like a duck. All the Strangs and
Stewarts and Whites and Kerrs and Stephens and Thains are Scotch
folk. I wanted to make 'em smile by saying they were improving
the "Manse" and you (bad luck to ye) went and changed it to
house, now I have had to explain that all the week to that Scotch
bodies. Geo. Stewart in yer ain town would ken it fine. Din na
do that again. Losh mon! I'll be after ye.
The GAZETTE'S proof reader lift's his hat to the esteemed
correspondent and respectfully acknowledges that she is entitled
to register this vigorous "kick". He a great admirer of Ian
McClaren's master piece –The "Bonnie Brier Bush"—more so, no
doubt, than had he been compelled to read it from the original
manuscript.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page ??]
[possibly March 1897]
Mrs. Jane Jamieson received a telegram last Thursday from her
brother at New Cambria, Missouri, announcing the death of her
mother, Mrs. Jane Meldrum. She was formerly a resident of
Millburn, and was a sister of the late Mrs. Thain and also of
George Jamieson and Mrs. Leith, of North Bend, Nebraska. Mrs.
Meldrum had been out of health some time, but was much worse the
last two weeks. Her husband died some years ago. She leaves
four sons, William, George, John and Alexander and one daughter
Mrs. James Jamison, of Millburn.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page ??]
[possibly 1897]
Grayslake. At 5 o'clock Wednesday evening of last week a very
pretty wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. C. C. Morse, on Park Avenue, the contracting parties
being Mr. D. G. White, of Loon Lake, and Miss Amy Morse, only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Morse, of this place, Rev. Harris,
of Millburn officiating. After congratulations the guests
assembled in the dining room where an elegant wedding feast was
served. Mrs. White is a very accomplished young land and has
been one of Lake County's successful teachers, but for the past
two years she has been in charge of the post office, in which
position she intends to continue. Mr. White recently purchased
the tonsorial parlors of Mr. Lupberger and seems to be very
successful in this line of business. The bride and groom were
recipients of many beautiful and costly presents. They left the
same evening on the 7 o'clock train. They were met at the depot
by a number of their old friends who showered them with rice and
best wishes. After a brief wedding tour Mr. and Mrs. White will
make their home at this place and will be pleased to receive
their many friends. Their host of friends wish to extend their
congratulations on this happy occasion of their marriage.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 128]
[possibly 1897]
Old Settler Passed Away.
Mrs. Amelia Lux, one of the oldest residents of the county, died
at home in Wadsworth Monday evening at 7:50 o'clock. Death was
the result of a paralytic stroke which came upon the afflicted
lady at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The deceased had been
paralyzed on one side for the past five years and her sufferings
had been such that she gladly received the last call.
She was the wife of Nicholas Lux, who died some twenty years ago.
Mrs. Lux was 78 years of age. Having lived right in Wadsworth
for the past fifty years, she could thus claim the distinction of
one of the very oldest settlers.
She leaves a family of eight children, their names being as
follows: Charles, of Nebraska: Mrs. Helen Peterson, Wadsworth;
Mrs. Barbara Nuth, Detroit, Mich.; Nicholas and John, Wadsworth;
Mrs. Wm Doyle, Waukegan; Edward, Wadsworth; Mrs. W. B. Higley,
Grayslake.
The funeral was held Thursday morning at 10:00 o'clock from the
house, the procession going directly to the Catholic Church in
Rosecrans, where Rev. Father Bruton officiated at the
service.
A desire often expressed by the elderly lady, was that when she
was laid at rest, no flowers should be placed on her grave.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 165]
[possibly 1897]
Rev. A. R. Thain, D. D., is to become the editor of The Advance.
He is a Scotchman by birth, but has spent nearly all his life in
this country. He is about fifty-five years of age and has been
twenty-six years in the Congregational ministry in the West. He
is at present pastor of the church in Tabor, Io. He will enter
on his new duties next February. We know his deep interest in
our institutions, his love for our churches and his appreciation
of all that is best in our Christian civilization. That he may
realize the ideals with which he enters on his new work is our
sincere desire.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 152]
[possibly 1896]
Mrs. Daniel Sorter was 91 years old ____________ day of May. On
every recurring birthday of this venerable lady, her step-
daughter, Mrs. George Strang, calls her old friends and neighbors
together to celebrate the occasion, and take a retrospect of the
years that are passed, and the pioneer life of Lake County. Mrs.
Sorter, although so aged, retains her faculties wonderfully, and
is as bright and cheery as any one. She has good eyesight and
hearing, better than most people of twenty years younger. Her
second husband, Daniel Sorter, was a soldier in the war of 1812.
Great credit is due Mrs. Geo. Strang, who never forgets these
birthdays, but always marks each one by pleasant social
gatherings of old friends, long to be remembered. A shade of
sadness rested on the company this year, as they remembered
Deacon John Strang, who was with us last year. It is not the
oldest that go first. Mrs. Sorter is always remembered by her
old friends in the way of birthday presents and little tokens of
remembrance. Mr. and Mrs. Harris were a valuable acquisition to
our company this year. His stories are good.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 159]
[probably February, 1896]
Late reports announce the marriage of Will C. Wedge and Leona
Thorn. The young couple are well known here, where Mr. Wedge has
lived from childhood, and a host of friends join in wishing them
goodly portion of happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Wedge will reside in
Grayslake, where Mr. Wedge has already established a livery and
teaming business.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 102]
[possibly December, 1895]
Late last Saturday evening Mr. James Jamieson received a telegram
from the city saying his eldest daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Mary
Roberts was dead. She had an attack of inflammatory rheumatism
some four weeks ago but no fears were entertained for her life
until a short time before her death. Her mother and sister were
with her during the most of her sickness. She leaves a young
husband and a little boy not a year old.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 115]
[possibly July, 1895]
Mrs. John Brewer Dead.
The sad news of the death of Mr. John Brewer of Druces Lake which
reached this city Tuesday was indeed a surprise to the large
number here who were intimately acquainted with the elderly lady.
Death resulted from injuries received in a fall encountered on
June 24th. Since meting with the accident, Mrs. Brewer had felt
no ill effects until about the 4th of July when she was compelled
to take to her bed. An examination showed her sickness to have
been occasioned through the fall.
Her illness did not assume a serious nature at first and it was
anticipated that her recovery would be speedy. A consultation of
doctors was however called last week and another on Sunday, both
times the decision being slightly in favor of her condition.
Saturday evening the patient seemed to feel unusually well and
dropped into a peaceful sleep, her watchers feeling greatly
encouraged. A relapse followed the next day, however and the
doctors' counsel determined that blood poisoning had set in, the
chances for recovery however being many. The patient gradually
grew worse and the end came very peaceful yesterday afternoon at
4 o'clock.
The deceased who was formerly Mary Lewin, was born in England
about 64 years ago, moving with her parents to this county when a
young lady. The Lewins resided near Rosecrans for many years,
where two sons, Henry and George now conduct a farm. For a few
years Miss Mary was employed in a millinery store in this city
and was recognized as one of the belles of the town. In 1859 she
was married to John Brewer and the result of the union was two
children, Wilmur and Archibald, both of whom now reside at Druces
Lake, where for the past thirty years their parents conducted a
large farm and at which place the deceased passed away.
In the death of Mrs. Brewer, all who are the habit of visiting
Druces and Third Lake during the summer and who were acquainted
with her lose a most kind and considerate friend. During the
past few years the number of summer visitors at the Lakes has
gradually increased, but everybody remembers distinctly the
familiar features of the old lady as she discharged her duties
about the farm. Never annoyed or troubled at the many
inconveniences to which she was put by those who frequently
called at her cheerful home. To know her was to love her. She
was kind and gentle, always having a pleasant word and
endeavoring to __________________.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 102]
[possibly 1895]
On last Friday morning, Mrs. Rosanna Welch, wife of the late
James Welch, passed away at her home in Gurnee at an advanced
age. The funeral was held on Sunday from the family residence.
The remains were interred in Mill Creek Cemetery.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 102]
On last Friday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Twing, who
resided at Mr. S. A. Miller's place. She was sister-in-law to
Mr. Miller. The funeral was held on Sunday from the family
residence. The remains were interred in Mill Creek Cemetery.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 102]
[possibly 1895]
Died At their residence on Filmore St., Chicago, Charlotte Mary
Jamieson, wife of Mr. John Roberts, aged 23 years and 8 months.
Much sympathy is felt for the young husband and the family in the
loss of their oldest daughter. The dear little baby, Alfred,
will have a home and tenderest care with his Grandmother
Jamieson.
