Grundy County, IL

Phoenix Advertiser
Minooka News

February 18, 1904, Vol. 29, No. 7


Markets - Corn 34; oats 38; eggs 30; butter 20.

Miss Lola SHURTLIFF is quite ill with the measles.

Bert WARD was in Joliet on business Monday.

J. H. MURPHEY has recovered from an attack of grip.

The new elevator at the E. J. & E. will be completed this week.

Miss Emma KINNEY, of Troy, is spending this week with friends in town.

Charles O'BRIEN entertained his brother from Iowa several days of the past week.

C. E. DAVIS has come out on top in a struggle with grip and was in the county seat on business Tuesday.

Mrs. George COLLEPS, who has been ill for some time, has been worse this week and her condition is quite serious.

Miss Hazel KETCHAM has caught the measles and is down with the disease. Her brother Merton has recovered from an attack.

"Woman Against Woman" was presented in a very acceptable manner by Morris talent at White's hall Tuesday evening and the hall was crowded.

Mr. Bert C. DAVIS, of Seward, and Miss Elizabeth LEPPERT, of Joliet, were married at St. Mary's church in Joliet Wednesday noon, Feb. 17th, 1904. The happy twain will reside on a farm in Seward.

The family of Scott McCANNA, eight miles north of here, is afflicted with diphtheria. The baby died with the disease last week and Mrs. McCANNA and another child are now the victims, but it is thought they will both recover.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sawyer were given an English surprise party last Saturday night at their home when a group of twenty friends or more assembled and remained till midnight enjoying cards, music, refreshments and a general good time. All those present were of English blood.

Mrs. Mary Ridge FERRELL, an old resident of Channahon, died at her home in that place Monday, aged 82 years, 6 months, 15 days. Mrs. FERRELL was a native of England and came to this vicinity 40 years ago. She leaves a husband, one son, Louis FERRELL, of Joliet, and one daughter, Mrs. John TRAYER, of Channahon.

Transcribed by Deb Haines, Grundy County IL CC, December 15, 1998