Loose Newspaper Clippings
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 89]
[possibly February 16th, 1895]
Two Old Settlers Gone
Mrs. Albert Webb, widow of the late Albert Webb, died yesterday
morning, aged 81 years. Funeral from the house at 10 a. m.
Friday, and services at Hickory church at 11 a.m.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 149]
[possibly 1890, from Waukegan Gazette]
Death of an Old Settler
Wednesday occurred the death of Mr. Uz Hendee, uncle of County
Clerk A. L. Hendee, at this home in Avon Township one mile south
of Grayslake. The deceased having resided in that vicinity since
he came to Illinois in 1840. Mr. Hendee was born in Hume, New
York, 78 years ago, and made his home in that state until the
earlier settlers of the locality had made manifest the
possibilities of Northern Illinois, when he joined the ____ of
immigration, for a short time after his arrival living upon land
previously secured by a brother who preceded him. He later
purchased the land where he lived until his demise. Starting in
impecunious circumstances he had by thrift, energy and
perseverence accumulated quite a property hence his long life was
a busy one and fortunately for his ultimate success been
extremely free from sickness. It is said he never had a serious
illness until stricken by paralysis Saturday evening after a day
spent at Grayslake, the stroke resulting in his death, Wednesday.
Mr. Hendee was widely known in the county and in the funeral,
Friday, was largely attended by neighbors, relatives and friends
of the bereaved family. The deceased leaves a wife and two sons-
George and Eugene.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 7]
The school picnic or May party at the Grub, Dodge and Hockaday
schools was held last Saturday in Mr. John Strang's grove. It
was a delightful day, just right for going in the woods.
Recitations from all the schools were excellent. At the close of
these Rev. Mr. Harris made some very suitable and pleasing
remarks. There were some fine songs and an abundant dinner. The
picnic was attended by the children of a larger growth, there
being nearly two hundred present. The whole thing reflects great
credit upon the three teachers, Miss Alice Payne, Miss Alice
Smith and Miss Hattie Brainard, all fine teachers. One very
pleasing feature of the occasion was the crowning of Miss Alice
Payne queen of the day, which took the young lady quite by
surprise and quite overcame her. Miss Ellen Rose was delegated
this pleasant task. The following are her suitable and loving
words to a faithful and loving teacher who labors for her pupils
good:
Dear Teacher.-In behalf of our school, I bestow upon you a token
which shall speak of our love better than we can say it. This
crown shall fade but the wreath our hearts have woven for you
will never fade. We will remember. May God Bless.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 9]
[possibly 1885/4/24, but unproven]
The wedding of Miss Mabel Mae Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George S. Smith to Rev. John Nelson Miller, pastor of the South
Presbyterian Church of Evanston, was celebrated Tuesday evening
at the home of the bride's parents in Evanston. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. N. D. Hillis, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church. The bride as attended by a maid of honor,
Miss Lucy Mason, and Miss Grace Burdsal as bridesmaid. John
Mills Mayney served as best man and William S. Mason groomsman.
The bride wore a white gown and tulle veil, and carried white
roses. After the ceremony a reception was held, 200 guests being
present. Mr. and Mrs. Mills left for a journey south, and upon
their return they will reside No. 1021 Judson avenue.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page ??]
Obituary.
JOHN BAIN.
On Tuesday morning last the community at Millburn were startled
to learn that Mr. John Bain, a highly respected citizen, whose
home was a short distance west of the village, had died during
the night. The neighbors were the more unprepared for the
intelligence as not many of them were aware that he had been
seriously unwell. As we hear it, Mr. Bain had been feeling
slightly unwell for some days, or perhaps weeks, occasionally
experiencing a sensation of dizziness. But he kept about as
hearty as usual and even on Saturday last was in Waukegan,
apparently as hearty and well as ever. But to some of his
friends he spoke of being ill, and was urged to consult a
physician. He returned to his home, however, and sometime during
Sunday night or Monday morning was taken with paralysis. His
physician was summoned at once and he was at least partially
relieved. But the hand of death was upon him and, in spite of
all that loving hearts could do or faithful attendants suggest,
he passed away on Monday evening. He anticipated that the end
was to be death, and made disposition of his business affairs;
also making known to his family his wishes concerning his
funeral, and the arranging of home matters.
John Bain's death carried sorrow to many. He was a public-
spirited citizen and one who was respected and beloved by all his
acquaintances. He was always cheerful and pleasant, having a
kind word for all. Those who heard him speak at the Antioch Old
Settlers' meeting will not soon forget his manly and neighborly
words. Always honorable and friendly, he had hosts of friends.
His wife, four sons and two daughters survive him, and mourn his
loss. They have abundant reason to feel, however, that for him
to die was gain. Theirs is the deepest loss, but the community
in which he lived, the church of which he was a faithful member,
and his large circle of acquaintances have each a share in the
grief that came when he died.
Shortly after Mr. Bain was prostrated, his son, Ward, was
telegraphed for. He started from Nebraska at once, but, because
of a delayed train, did not reach Wadsworth station until one
o'clock on Wednesday. There he first learned that his father was
dead and that the funeral was already in progress. He was
hurriedly driven to Millburn and entered the church after the
Rev. Dr. Dandy had begun the funeral sermon. The scene was most
affecting, the sympathy of the immense audience being so plainly
manifest as he joined the family that the service was temporarily
suspended.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page ??]
AGED SETTLERS.
Christopher Webb was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., in 1820,
married and came west in 1845, bought a home on the farm he now
owns. This has been his home since that time. In the early
fifties, Mr. Webb spent a couple of years in California. It took
him six months to make the trip. He is very hale and hearty for
____ years. Mrs. Webb was born in Herkimer Co., in 1827. They
have lived together 61 years, if the live until Feb. of 1906. Mr.
Webb is the last of a family of height who migrated to this
neighborhood within two or three years of each other. There were
six brothers who owned land adjoining each other.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 141]
Laid to Rest.
The funeral of Mrs. Alma Tewksbury was held at 2 o'clock Sunday
afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Buffham,
734 Lake avenue, and was attended by a large number of friends.
Rev. Arthur Piper, pastor of St. Lukes' and Rev. D. B. Cheney,
pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the exercises
according to the Episcopal burial services. A quartette
consisting of Mrs. Cahoon, Miss Hughes, Messrs. Hugh Whittington
and George Bolton sang two beautiful selections, "Abide With Me,"
and "Asleep in Jesus." The casket was surrounded by a profusion
of the most beautiful flowers, mute witnesses of the loving
thoughtfulness of friends. Messrs. Edward Wratten, John Workman,
Albert Skon, Arthur Roberts, F. A. Morey and Fred Smith were the
pall-bearers.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 144]
[probably from April, 1896]
Mrs. George Strang received a letter from Spokane Falls,
informing her of the death of her late brother Albert's only son
George Adelbert Sorter, his age was about twenty-four years.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 144]
[probably from April, 1896]
Mrs. Elsie Stephens one of the early settlers of this place was
brought here last week from Waukegan for burial. Most of her life
was spent here on the home farm where her son George now lives.
She was a native of Scotland, a woman of highly moral and
religious character. The Bible was not a sealed book to her. She
was familiar with it from beginning to end. She was a devoted
wife and mother. Her children loved her dearly, they never seemed
to tire doing for her. The way they all said "mother" revealed
the secret of their hearts. There was none like her to them. The
last few years her home had been with her daughter, Mrs.
Hutchinson, in Waukegan.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 144]
[probably April, 1896]
Mrs. Jane Crosby, wife of John Crosby, died in Racine last week
and was brought here Saturday for burial beside her husband on
the family's lot. Before they came to this place their home was
in Chicago. Mr. Crosby used to sail with Capt. George Peterson,
on the lakes in summer. Mrs. Crosby was an intimate friend of
Mrs. D. P Millen, of Waukegan, now of California. She was also a
friend highly esteemed by the great Cankee of London, George
Smith, and since her husbands death, many years ago, she has been
the recipient of munificent gifts from the bountiful giver. She
was a woman of lovely disposition and a Christian character.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 111]
[probably not from 1806, but actual year unknown]
In San Francisco, Cal., Thursday, 7 p.m. June 11th, 1806, Frances
E. Cadwell, wife of Charles Raymond, aged 44 years, formerly of
Waukegan, Illinois.
Mrs. Raymond was a niece of Dr. Galloway, of Libertyville, and
Mrs. Pantall, of Millburn, and a cousin of Dr. Robert Rickey, of
Hainesville. She was born at Deerfield, and lived there until
nine years of age when her parents moved to Waukegan, where she
grew to womanhood. She will be remembered by those of her own
age who were her schoolmates. She leaves a husband and one
little son ten years old.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page ??]
CALLED HOME.
Mrs. Cynthia Hockaday Babcock
Died at Asheville, N. C.
Saturday a telegram was received from Asheville, N. C.,
announcing the death of Mrs. Cynthia Hockaday Babcock at that
place.
The summons was a sudden one, though the deceased's health had
not been the best for some time. October 26, accompanied by her
husband, Mrs. Babcock went to Asheville in the hope that the warm
southern breezes and beneficial atmosphere of the famed resort
would prove beneficial to her.
The early part of the week Mr. Hockaday of this city received a
letter __________________.
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[transcribed from Mathews Paste Book - page 31]
A Family Reunion.
Quite a pleasant family reunion occurred at the residence of D.
P. Mathews in Cypress, Wisconsin, about five miles north of
Millburn, in this county, on Saturday last. The family which
consists of nine brothers and one sister, have not all been
together since 1846, when they were in their Eastern home in
Norwich, Vermont. Not all were privileged to be present on this
occasion, one brother having died since the family separated, and
three being unavoidable absent.
There were gathered G. R. Matthews and Wm. H. Matthews, of
Boston; L. B. Matthews, wife and two children of Geneva Lake,
Wisconsin; C. A. Mathews, wife and child of Millburn, Ill.; D. P.
Matthews, wife, six children and two grand children of Cypress,
and Mr. and Mrs. H. Simmons with three children, also of Cypress.
There is one brother in Massachusetts, one in Vermont and one in
Iowa, who were not able to attend.
The day passed pleasantly and many happy memories were awakened
by the old-time boys and girls. The two brothers from Boston
have been visiting in this vicinity for some two weeks, and have
now gone to Randaha, Iowa, to visit another brother, Mr. Henry
Matthews of that place.
Mr. C. A. Matthews had not met one of his brothers for twenty
three years until the reunion.
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James Foster
formerly of Millburn, died yesterday in Hines Veterans Hospital,
Chicago, after a two-year illness.
Born in Manchester, England, March 25, 1893, he had lived in the
area for 26 years. He was a member of the Millburn Congregational
Church, Millburn Lodge No. 127, AF & AM, the Antioch American Legion
Post and a past worthy patron of Millburn Eastern Star Lodge. He was
an Army veteran of World War I and had operated the
Foster General Store in Millburn for 10 years.
He leaves his widow, Esther; a son, William A. of Antioch; a daughter,
Mrs. Louis (Shirley) Getz of Gurnee; eight grandchildren; a brother,
Joseph of Tuscon, Ariz.; and two sisters in England.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Millburn Congregational
Church with the Rev. L. H. Messersmith, pastor, officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home, 1521 Washington St.,
Waukegan, after 7 p.m. tomorrow.
Burial will be in Millburn Cemetery.
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MILDRED BERNSTEIN
SAN MATEO, Calif. - Mrs. Mildred Bernstein, 52, a former Waukegan,
Ill., resident, died here yesterday.
Mrs. Bernstein was born Feb. 1, 1911 in Millburn, Ill. She lived
most of her life in Waukegan and moved to California in 1958.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph; a daughter, Denise; and
son, Dana, all in San Mateo; a sister, Mrs. John (Helen) Dick
of Waukegan; and a brother, Donald Young, of Winthrop Harbor.
Services will be held in San Mateo.
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Alice Bauman, Eric Anderson, Wed in Millburn
Marriage Solemnized at Congregational Parsonage;
Couple on Honeymoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bauman of Millburn announce the wedding of their
daughter, Miss Alice, to Eric E. Anderson, son of Mrs. O. Anderson,
also of Millburn, which was solenized at the Congregational
parsonage in the village at 11 o'clock Thursday morning. The Rev.
Samuel Holden heard the marriage vows.
Attendants at the ceremony were Miss Bernice Bauman, sister of the
bride, and Edward Anderson of Waukegan, brother of the
bridegroom. Both the bride and her attendant wore dark blue crepe suits.
The bride's corsage was of gardenias, while yellow roses made up
the corsage for the bridesmaid.
Following a short wedding trip the couple will reside on a farm
near Millburn. Mrs. Anderson has taught school in Lake county for
the past eight years. Since 1933 she has been a teacher in the Millburn
school.
