Grundy County, IL "Minooka News" February 5, 1903 Vol. 28, No. 6 Markets - Corn 38; oats 30; eggs 22; butter 22. Mrs. George Van Zandt is suffering with an attack of erysipelas. A fine little son has arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Liberty one day last week. Thomas McEvilly who suffered a light attack of pneumonia last week has nearly recovered. The annual fire dance occurred last Tuesday evening in Union hall and was a very pleasant event. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Thayer was quite sick during the week but is now better. Michael Brannick, one of the well known old residents of the village, has been in a critical condition for some time. Miss Agnes McEvilly and Miss Mildred Fluent will give a progressive euchre party to a number of their friends in Masonic hall next Monday evening. C. A Trowbridge, the new postmaster, took possession of the Minooka office last Monday and is getting acquainted with Uncle Sam's work. The office remains at Chase's store for the present and Miss Lulu Bell is retained as assistant. The news of diphtheria at Mr. Thompson's in the country northeast of here have resulted in the death of his little boy and the very serious illness of the other children. The little boy died Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock and the funeral occurred privately the next day. The two children who were serious have nearly recovered but the later cases have been far more severe. ------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Deb Haines, Grundy County Coordinator