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THE FREMONT COUNTY SUN
November 8, 1894
The Benefit Concert at the Opera House Last Friday
Evening
The concert given Friday evening at the opera house, for the
benefit of Mr. Huse N. Morgan, the actor who was injured about
two weeks ago, was a pleasing success from start to finish. The
opera house was well filled by a very appreciative audience who
gave vent to their enjoyment by frequent prolonged burst of
applause. It was in all respects a splendid entertainment and the
amount returned to Mr. Morgan as the result of the concert was
$87.75, which will serve as a pleasant reminder of the generosity
of our people. The committee wishes to most heartily thank all of
those who took part in the concert or in any way assisted in the
work necessary in getting it up. By the kindness of the various
ones interested, the expenses were kept at a very low figure and
this fact had very much to do in turning over such a large amount
to Mr. Morgan. He feels very grateful, and, for the favor and in
the best manner possible thanks the committee and the people for
their kindness. He is gettting along nicely and expects to leave
next Monday or Tuesday to join the "Uncle Josh Spruceby
Co.," where he will have a permanent position.--Maringo
(Illinois) Republican.
School Report of Prairie Glen school, District
No. 8, for the month ending Nov. 2
Number enrolled 24; average daily attendance 22; number cases
tardiness 2. Number neither tardy nor
absent 7: Ida Aldrich, Bertha Aldrich, Carrie Kepner, Helen
Kepner, Willie Spears, Charlie Hand and Henry Hand.--MAY
MITCHELL, teacher.
[transcribers note:Prairie Glen district school was in Fisher
township.--W.F.]
OBITUARY
Died, at his home near Sidney at midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 31,
1894, George S. Yowell, of Bright's
disease, aged 79 years, 9 months and 9 days. George Yowell was
born in Lincoln county, Kentucky, on January 29, 1815. He was
united in marriage to Minerva Jane Johnson May 10, 1838, moved to
Illinois in 1848 and came to Fremont county in December, 1864,
and for thirty years this has been his permanent place of
residence. He was taken sick about a year ago and ever since has
required constant care. Skilled physicians were consulted and
every available means were use to restore him to health, but
without avail. His wife, Aunt Minerva, died the 19th day of
December and from that time on he constantly grew worse and at
times his sufferings were intense. Uncle George was converted to
christianity in early life and was a member of the Christian
church, he being an elder in his home congregation at the time of
hjis death. His hand was always open to the relief of the needy
and he gave liberally of his means for the support of the Gospel.
Nine children that have grown up to be useful citizerns are lefty
to mourn his loss, Mrs. Josephine Mullen, Mrs. Mary Birkby,
William J., James K. P., Moses R., George H., Ann Eliza, Mrs.
Lucy Acord and Emmer. All the children were present at the
funeral except Mrs. Birkby, who resides in Wright county, MO.,
and James K. P. Yowell, who lives in Harvey county Kansas.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church last
Friday, conducted by Rev. Noerr, after which the remains was laid
to rest beside those of his
companion in the Sidney cemetery.
Report of school taught at Treat school,
district No. 2, for the month ending Oct. 26, 1894
Number enrolled 18; number belonging 16; average daily attenance
14. The names of those neither absent nor tardy are Pearl
Greenwood. Number not tardy 6.
Honor Roll.--Ella Ames, Edna Deming, Daisy Hipsher, Grover Isom,
Alfred Snell, Fannie Snell, Silas Snell, Joseph Treat, Nettie
Treat, Clyde Woods, Winnie Woods.--LELA BROCKIE, teacher.
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THE FREMONT COUNTY SUN
November 22, 1894
Married
At the home of the bride's parents in Scott township Tuesday Nov.
20, 1894, Miss Maggie Harris and Phillip Spittler, all of Fremont
County, Rev. Clay Bobbitt officiating. The pleasant affair took
place at noon in the presence of select company of invited guests
after which all partook of a dinner. The afternoon and evening
was passed in social intercourse and all present celebrated the
occasion in an appropriate and pleasing manner. The young couple
were the recipients of a number of handsome and durable presents.
[submitter: W.F.]