Adams County IL Archives News.....News Clippings ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Linda Lee News 'Clippings' for Adams County Researchers April 150 Years Ago in Adams County From the Quincy Whig, April 7, 1847 Married--Near Columbus on the 25th, ult. by the Rev. Mr. Matlack, Mr. Thomas Durant of Quincy to Miss Elizabeth Johnson of Highland County. From the Quincy Whig, April 14, 1847 Married--Near Mendon, March 27th, by Rev. John Segar, Mr. William C. Allen and Miss Laura Wilcox. A very severe storm of wind and rain, accompanied with thunder and lightning, passed over this city on the afternoon of the 6th, unroofing houses, throwing down chimneys, outhouses, fences, etc. From the Quincy Whig, April 28, 1847 Married--In McDonough county, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Stewart, Mr. J. W. Blount of this city and Miss Rebecca S. Randolph, of the former place. Died--Near Newton, 5th inst., Sewell Hale, Sen., aged 55 years, formerly of Meigs county, Ohio. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 125 Years Ago in Adams County From the Daily Quincy Herald, April 2, 1872 Sudden Death of Mrs. Robbins--Mrs. J. P. Robbins died suddenly of congestion of the heart and lungs at 9 o'clock Sunday evening, after a very brief illness. The deceased was in her eightieth year and was, with her husband, among the earliest settlers in this community and was well known in this city and surrounding country. The funeral services will take place this afternoon, at half past two o'clock, at the First Congregational Church. From the Daily Quincy Herald, April 5, 1872 Sad Death Of An Old Citizen--Cyrus Butler, an old citizen of Payson, aged about 55 years, was found dead in the well near his residence in the town of Payson, about 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. No one could be found who remembered seeing him after 12 o'clock that day, and it is supposed that he had been in the well several hours when discovered. It is believed that while drawing water he accidentally fell in. Mr. Butler was well known in this city and county and had a large circle of friends who will regret his sad death. His funeral takes place today at Payson. From the Daily Quincy Herald, April 9, 1872 Deserted Narcissa J. Potter upon proofs of Robey Potter's - her husband - desertion was granted a decree of divorce. The Potters were married in Adams County, March 14, 1867, and lived together until May 18, the same year. Potter at the time of his marriage had seven children by a former wife and Narcissa, who was a widow, brought with her into the family four more. During the time they lived together Potter contributed little or nothing to the family and Narcissa was compelled to furnish the children with support. The husband left her in May 1867, taking his seven with him and never came back, neither gave her assistance. From the Daily Quincy Herald, April 17, 1872 Obituary--News was received here yesterday of the death of John Humphrey, a former veteran resident of Adams County, but lately of McDonough County. Deceased was the father of A. V. Humphrey of this city and at the time of his death had passed the ripe age of 77. From the Daily Quincy Herald, April 23, 1872 Humorous If thine enemy wrong thee, buy each of his children a drum. Why is the letter L in the word military like the nose? Because it stands between two "i's." Puffing and blowing are often considered synonymous terms. You will discover a difference, however, if, instead of puffing a man up, you should blow him up. From the Daily Quincy Herald, April 24, 1872 Fire--The alarm of fire at half past seven o'clock last night was caused by an alarm from the basement of Bugbee and Finlay bakery and confectionery on Maine near Sixth. The engines turned out, fortunately their services were not needed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 100 Years Ago in Adams County From the Quincy Weekly Herald, April 2, 1897 Died At Clayton--Death of Mrs. Margaret Ausmus, Member Of A Most Prominent Family Clayton, Ill., March 26--Mrs. Margaret Ausmus died at her home in this city yesterday afternoon at 4:20, of brain trouble. She was aged 55 years. Deceased was a daughter of the Hon. H. C. Craig, of this place. Her husband, George Ausmus, preceded her to that better land some twenty years ago, since which time she had made her home with her only surviving child, George W. Ausmus, at this place. She was a life-long member of the Christian Church of this city and was held in high esteem in her home community. Deceased leaves a father and a mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Craig; three sisters, Mrs. John Lester, and Mrs. Joe Davis of this city and Miss Emma Ausmus of Quincy; and a brother, Warren J. of Concord, to mourn her loss. She was a good lady, and her death will be sincerely mourned as that of one tender, loving and true. The funeral will take place from the family residence Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and the remains will be laid to rest in the Ausmus Cemetery, south of town. From The Quincy Weekly Herald, April 2, 1897 DEATH'S DAILY ROUNDS The Third Death In The Bunte Family In Five Months - Three Children The 5 month old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Duesterhaus, of Riverside, died at 5 o'clock this morning from pneumonia. The 2 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Duesterhaus, of 708 North Eighth, died at 1:30 this afternoon of typhoid fever. The fathers of these two children are cousins. Death again visited the home of Gottlieb Bunte, 841 South Fifth, yesterday afternoon. This time his wife, Hannah, was the summoned. She had been sick for eleven months with Bright's Disease and dropsy. The fact that there has been two deaths in the family within five weeks doubtless hastened her demise. Mrs. Bunte was 47 years old and was born in Germany but has resided in this county thirty-one years. Besides a husband, six children survive. They are Gottlieb, Jr., Mora, Otto and Baby Elsie Bunte, Mrs. Anna Pankok and Mrs. Mamie Kromer. All the children reside in this city. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Steffen, who live on Washington between Eleventh and Twelfth, died at 8 o'clock this morning of membraneous croup. The child was a 3 year old and a bright little fellow for his age. His illness was short, having only been sick a week. From The Quincy Weekly Herald, April 16, 1897 Was A Swell Wedding No Marble Hearts at Marblehead, But Cupid Is Made Welcome Quite a Wedding Service occurred in Marblehead Sunday. The contracting parties were Miss Anna Seehorn, one of the village belles, and Arthur Sanders, son of Joseph Sanders. The ceremony was performed by Justice Echternkamp at the home of the groom and in the presence of a number of relatives and interested friends. Miss Katie Smith was the bridesmaid and Dr. C. Corrill served the groom as best man. The bride wore a stylish gown of tan cashmere, trimmed with cream lace and silk. A reception followed the wedding and many congratulations were poured on the young couple. The principles belong to prominent and respected families. The groom is in the theatrical business with headquarters in New York. He expects to take his bride to Europe for a wedding tour. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/adams/newspapers/adnewsapr.txt