Grundy County, IL Phoenix Advertiser "Minooka News" April 16, 1903 Vol. 28, No. 16 Markets - Corn 35; oats 30; eggs 13; butter 20. The school election will occur Saturday, April 18. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard Feeney April 1. A. Knapp went to Chicago Tuesday for the first time since his illness. Mrs. Charles Eastergreen is very seriously ill with rheumatism and other infirmities. A township Sunday school convention will be held in the M. E. church here Sunday, April 19. Miss Emma Kinney, of Chicago, spent Easter here as a guest of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Kaffer. Robert Miller, the Lisbon tonsorialist, returned there Tuesday after attending the Easter party here. William Paul and Miss Mary Canterell attend the "Mauxman" at the Joliet theatre last Saturday night. Mrs. W. H. Kaffer went to Joliet Tuesday to visit her grandmother, Mrs. Tyrrell, who is quite seriously ill. At the election of school held last Saturday, James Handlon was chosen to succeed himself. Mr. and Mrs. John Widener, of Morris, were among the out of town guests at the party here Monday night. Misses Agnes and Tessie McEvilly went to Morris last Tuesday evening to attend a home talent minstrel performance. The election to choose a school director will take place next Saturday. George Colleps' term expires and it is probable that he will be re-elected if he will again accept the place. N. J. Comerford and Edward McEvilly went to Joliet last Monday night and the latter was there initiated into the mysteries and beauties of the Knights of Columbus. The Minooka Dancing Club will give a May party in Union hall Friday evening, May 1, for which invitations will soon be issued. The music will be by Stahl's orchestra of three pieces and supper will be served. The Minooka Dancing Club gave an Easter ball in Union hall last Monday evening and the event was a very pleasant one for all who attended. The weather was very unfavorable and the country people were prevented from attending. There were nearly thirty-five couples present, however, and they made up in merriment for the absentees. Fine music was furnished by Stahl's orchestra and a bounteous supper was served. Joseph T. Watson, brother of Dr. J. S. Watson, of this place, died at his home, 700 Turner Ave., Chicago, early last Tuesday morning after a long illness with stomach trouble. He was about 45 years of age and leaves two brothers, Dr. J. S., of Minooka, and S. S. Watson, of Atlantic, Iowa, and three sisters, Misses Nellie, Lydia and Fannie, all of Chicago. Mr. Watson was engaged in the plumbing business at 366 Wabash Ave. and was highly successful. The funeral took place from the home Thursday. W. A. Thayer who was recently elected police magistrate doesn't believe in working without pay and has refused to qualify for the office unless the necessary books, supplies, bond and a salary of $2.00 a day are guaranteed. The statutes of the state and the ordinances of the village don't just exactly make provision for all of these especially the salary, and therefore, the trustees are unable to make arrangements to have Mr. Thayer qualify on these terms. It has not yet been decided to call a special election to fill the vacancy. The justices of the peace will probably be able to take care of all offenders that are brought before them and administer all the punishment that the law allows. County News Henry Reed, died at Homer, Feb. 10, 1903. He leaves all of his estate to his wife during her life time. After her death the testator directs that his property shall be divided equally between his children, Morris Reed, Edna Ormsby, Wallace Reed, Frank Reed and Henry Reed. Nancy Reed, wife of the testator is dated April 16, 1901. It is witnessed by Almira Reed and Reull C. Reed. Wilmington is to have two electric street railway lines in the near future. ------------------------------------------------------------- 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