Newspaper Clippings for
April, 1896
from a loose clipping, source unknown 3 April 1896
Funeral of Earl D. Murrie
Sunday forenoon, at his old home at Rosecrans, was held the
funeral of Earl D. Murrie, whose death has been noted
heretofore.
The attendance was very large, the crowd of friends from the
immediate neighborhood being augmented by the members of various
orders to which the deceased belonged, and many railroad
employees.
Mr. Murrie was for several years night operator at Russell, and
upon the opening of the Evertt station he was made agent at that
point. He was a member of the Masonic lodge at Millburn, the
Home Forum at Libertyville, and of the Telegraphers' Protective
Association, and members of these several organizations were
present at the burial. The floral tributes sent by these
societies and by friends were many and beautiful. The railroad
gave free transportation to all employees who desired to attend
and trains were stopped at Taylor's Crossing for their
accommodations.
The deceased was an exemplary young man, and greatly beloved by
all who knew him, and his death casts a mantle of sorrow over
many hearts.
from a loose clipping, source unknown 13 April 1896
Died.
In Waukegan on April 13, 1896, at the residence of Wm. Holdridge,
Mary E. Stevens, aged 90 years, 6 months and 13 days. The
deceased was born at St. Albans, Vt., where she spent her early
life. She came to this part of the country in 1850 and located in
Gurnee. For the past nine years she has lived with her daughter,
Mrs. Holdridge. For the past four years she has been an invalid.
She was the mother of seven children only four of whom survive
her, Monroe and Martha Stevens, of Minnesota, Sarah Hastings, of
California, and Orpha Holdridge, of Waukegan. The funeral was
held at the residence of Wm. Holdridge on Wednesday morning April
15, 1896, the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. Mr. Lester.
The remains were laid to rest in Union Cemetery.
from a loose clipping, source unknown 16 April 1896
Obituary.
Charles F. Heydecker was born in Kempton in the Kingdom of
Bavaria, Germany on the 27th day of July 1814. He received a
liberal education in his own city school until fourteen years of
age when he commenced the world for himself in learning the then
occupation of botanical and landscape gardner, graduating under
the Prince of Zeil in 1830 after which time he entered upon what
was then the completion of the education by three years of
travel, crossing the Alps to Italy where he took up and learned
the trade of a baker, crossing the Alps later again on foot to
his old home, he then came to America in 1838 settling near
Richmond, Va., during which time he became an ardent
abolitionist. In 1844 he left Virginia and came to Lake County,
Illinois, and in October 1844 purchased of the government the
farm on which he at once erected a log house. May 1, 1845, he
was married to Mary Ann Townsend and together they lived on the
farm until their death. There was born to this marriage seven
children, Christian T., Charles W., Edward J., residing in the
city of Waukegan; Mary M. Short who resides at Coal City, Ill.,
Clara P. Short who resides at Hamilton, Kan., Emma A. and
Cyreneus A. who reside on the old homestead at Wadsworth,
Ill.
Mrs. Heydecker, his wife, departed this life January 24, 1884,
and Charles F. Heydecker, the subject of this sketch departed
this life April 16, 1896. All of the children together with a
number of the grandchildren were present at the funeral which
occurred Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, April 19, 1896, at the
Congregational church at Millburn. The services were conducted
by Rev. Truman R. Green of the M. E. Church, of Waukegan,
assisted by the Rev. Mr. Harris of the Millburn church. The
remains were laid at rest in the Millburn cemetery on the family
lot.
Mr. Heydecker in politics had always been an ardent abolitionist
and Republican, having had those principles instilled in his mind
in his early life when residing in the state of Virginia. He is
the last of the original settlers of Newport, who had taken his
land from the government and had continued to reside theron from
such time to his death.
The family all join in extending to those who assisted in the
last ceremonies and sympathized with them in their bereavement
their kindest and heart felt thanks.
In the death of Mr. Heydecker Lake County losses one of the
strong men who by their energy, work and character made this
county what it is.
16 April 1896
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mavor, of Chicago, spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strang. Mrs. Mavor has
recently returned from her trip to Hot Springs, Ark., on
which she was accompanied by Mrs. J. M. Strang.
Miss Mame Trotter spent Saturday and Sunday at home,
returning Monday to her city home.
J. L. Thain visited in Oak Park and Kenosha last week.
Last Thursday evening, E. T. Taylor was the victim of a
very pleasant surprise party. There were about twenty-five
present and all spent a very enjoyable evening.
Two of Millburn's oldest settlers were buried here last
week; Mrs. Elsie Stephens, whose death occurred some time
ago in Waukegan, and Mrs. Jane Crosby, whose remains were
brought from Racine.
Rev. Thaddeous Smith, of Chicago, occupied the pulpit on
Sunday evening. He is very well known here and is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Smith.
The Christian Endeavor business meeting was held on
Friday evening with Mrs. R. L. Strang. It was the semi-annual
election of officers and the following are the newly
elected officials: President, Miss Cora White; Vice
President, Harold Minto; Secretary, C. E. Bonner;
Treasurer, Miss Florence Harris; Organists, Miss Emma
Spafford and Miss Lucy Trotter; Choristers, Miss Maud
Spafford and Rev. S. A. Harris.
Miss Florence Stewart returned to her home in Waukegan
last Friday, after spending some time here with relatives
and friends.
At the Communion Service on last Sunday, seven new members
were received into the church, of which three were by
letter.
from a loose clipping, source unknown 23 April 1896
Thursday forenoon at 10:45 o'clock, at the home of the bride's
mother, Mrs. M. S. Hauxhurst, corner of County and Clayton
streets, occurred the marriage of Miss Cora S. Hauxhurst to Mr.
Andrew Thom. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few
relatives and intimate friends of the parties. Rev. S. M. Wilcox
performed the ceremony with the beautiful church service. After
congratulations a dainty wedding breakfast was served. The happy
couple left for Millburn where a few days will be spent with the
parents of the groom. Miss Hauxhurst is a young lady well known
in this city, and has hosts of friends here, while Mr. Thom is a
young man of ability and promise and holds a position at the
Washburn & Moen works, which position he has held for several
years. He is held high in the esteem of the company. Mr. and Mrs.
Thom will be at home in this city at the home of the bride's
mother after May 10. The many friends of the young couple will
extend their hearty congratulations and best wishes.
from a loose clipping, source unknown 25 April 1896
DIED
BROWE: - April 25, 1896, Alfred Browe, Wadsworth, Ill. Aged 75
years, 3 months.
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