100 Years Ago in DuPage

Deceased was a resident of California for five years, until the San Francisco earthquake. He was in a hospital there and the exposure to which he was subjected at that time hastened his death. His property was also destroyed during that calamity.

He has been living here for about five months, during which time his strength gradually ebbed away until death came.

Funeral services were held in the Zion Church Saturday afternoon, Rev. Klingbeil officiating.

His wife, mother, six brothers and one sister survive him. The mother, Mrs. Margaret Ritzenthaler, brother, George and sister, Mary live in Naperville.

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"Judge Walter Blanchard, the man in whose memory I speak, was a man whom I knew from my boyhood and a man whom, in my early manhood, I learned to hold in highest esteem.

He was born in the town of New Hampton, in the state of New Hampshire, in the year 1807, and seemed to have absorbed into his nature a something of the granite of which the state is so largely composed. He was of Welsh origin, his ancestors having emigrated from that country to Massachusetts in 1639. They were a sturdy and courageous people, a number of them having won distinction in the Indian colonial wars, and three of them were with the minute men at the battle of Lexington, one being seriously wounded.

Judge Blanchard’s parents moved in 1809 to New York state, where the father died in 1814. They had little of the instinct of the squirrel or the bee, which gathers and stored for future use, and hence were always poor. Here he grew to manhood, with no opportunity for an education and making his way by the hardest kind of work. In 1834 he married Miss Miriam Daniels, who only lived a little more than a year. In 1837 he was again married to Miss Alvina Norris. In 1836 he came to Illinois, settling at Downers Grove, which was his home during the remainder of his life...

Judge Blanchard was a character. He was unlike the great majority of men who, barring some minor peculiarities, are all cast in the same mold. He walked differently, he talked differently and reasoned differently from other men. The result was he left his imprint on the forces of the pioneer days of DuPage county, which went far to place her high up in the sisterhood of counties which go to make up the commonwealth of Illinois. Other sons of DuPage were gifted orators, whose well rounded sentences stirred the hearts of their listeners, but who are long since forgotten, for, after all, it is deed and not words which leave their imprint on the minds of men. Who can recall, without great mental effort, what any son or citizen of this county said forty years ago? Yet there is hardly a man thirty years of age in this county who does not know what Judge Blanchard did forty-five years ago in DuPage county…

I never shall forget the war meeting he called the Saturday after the firing upon Fort Sumpter, in the Methodist church at Downers Grove. After delivering a stirring address he threw a muster roll on a little stand in front of the pulpit saying: ‘My neighbors and my friends, I have signed this roll, and who is there who will go with me to war, perhaps to death, to save the union!’ At that meeting he pledged the fathers of the young men of that community that, if their sons enlisted with him, he would not forsake them in their hour of peril or disease, but would stay with them to the end. How well he kept his pledge!

His company was mustered into the service as Company K of the One Hundred and Thirteenth Illinois volun-teer infantry and was soon in camp at Dixon, Ill. When the regiment was organized and mustered into the United States service he was offered the position of major of the regiment, but true to his pledge, he declined the promotion and remained with his company, camping, marching and fighting as the captain of Company K, until, in October 1863, he was leading his company on the skirmish line at the battle of Ringgold Gap, in Georgia, where he fell, mortally wounded, having given his life for the people of DuPage county, together with all the other people of this country, that they might enjoy the priceless inheritance of a free government for generations yet to come. And, in another part of the building, his name, together with those of other sons of DuPage county who participated in that great war, have been lovingly preserved in enduring bronze.

Judge Blanchard was a Whig in politics until the organization of the Republican party in 1856. He then cast his lot with that party and was an earnest worker for the election of General John C. Freemont, the first candidate of the party for the presidency of the United States. In 1854, on the Whig ticket, he was elected county judge. In 1858 he was elected on the Republican ticket to the same office…

And here we leave him, believing the world is the better for his having lived, hoping and believing his memory may be as an inspiring force for all who, as the years go by, may become county judges in DuPage county."

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H. H. Peasle, P.M.

• W. C. Welmuth wants a boy or girl 16 years old or over, to strip tobacco.
• The second annual Electrical show is now on at the Coliseum, Chicago.
• Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Scott, Jr. entertained a number of young people at a Welsh rarebit supper.
• The Western United Gas Co. has notified Wheaton patrons that the period of free house piping will cease on Feb. 1.
• Naperville was represented at the Downers Grove Poultry show by John Alspaugh, who entered six birds which drew five prizes. One first, two seconds, one third and one special. The show was well patronized. Between three and four hundred specimens were exhibited. The secret of their success is, the ladies take a hand in the management of the show.
• Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Williams gave a very enjoyable cinch party last Friday evening, entertaining about fifty guests. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Miller were the successful contestants for the prizes. Dainty refreshments were served and the evening was most pleasantly spent.
• In the future gentlemen attending dancing school who do not wish to dance will be charged 25¢ admission.

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Mrs. Middaugh was 58 years of age, having been born in Maine December 24, 1848. She came to Illinois in 1884 and fourteen years later married Henry C. Middaugh.

The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30pm from the residence at Clarendon Hills, interment being at Woodlawn, Boston.

Hinsdale Doings.

NOTICE.

For good meals go to 29 Main St.

Hotel & Restaurant.

M. J. KIRST, Proprietor.

An automobilist of great experience suggests that it is a good idea for the driver of a car to show his companion on the front seat how to switch off the ignition current in case the driver becomes incapacitated. By this simple operation, the car can be quickly stopped; and the damage it is liable to do if it runs wild will be reduced.

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Her mother died during her infancy and her girlhood was spent with different relatives, and in various places. At the age of eighteen she came to Naperville to live with her Uncle, Peter Northrup and attended Miss Skinner’s private school, on Fort Hill, where Heatherton now stands. October 28, 1857, she was married to Alvin Scott, in Racine, Wis., and was to him a loving faithful wife for nearly fifty years.

Three children blessed their union, Mrs. W. W. Tarbell, of Philadelphia; Alvin Scott, Jr., of Naperville; and Clara, who died during childhood. She leaves four grandchildren, Esther, Ida, Clara Caroline, and Franklin Scott. Mrs. Scott has been in delicate health for over two years, and passed peacefully away at her home in Naperville, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Jan. 22. She was buried Jan. 24, 1907, from St. John’s Episcopal Church in our beautiful cemetery in a bed of exquisite flowers, which were tributes from her many loving friends.

Mrs. Scott possessed in an unusual degree that best of all human traits the power of making and keeping friends, and no one who knew her true warmhearted, genial nature and her constant deeds of thoughtful neigh-borly kindness would fail to find in these qualities the secret of the love she inspired in all.

February 6, 1907, commencing at 1 o’clock p. m., John Volz will sell at public auction on the Wm. Nadelhoffer farm 2 miles west of Naperville the following: 15 cows, farming implements, 10 tons timothy hay, 900 bu. corn, corn stalks, etc.

February 20, 1907, at 10:o’clock a. m., Thompson Brothers will sell at auction on the Mather farm 7 miles south of Naperville: 10 horses, 14 good young milch cows, 15 head Shropshire sheep, farm machinery, timothy hay, etc.

Consider your feet; think what they do for you – carry you around, always ready to use, always ready to help earn a living; they deserve treating well.

Put ‘em into a pair of

And see how pleased they will be.

These shoes fit feet, and the prices of them fits pockets.

$2 to $4

Try a pair next time you buy

Dressers of All Mankind.

Mr. Burke came to United Stated when at the age of ten years, and lived in Detroit, Mich., for a few years, and then moved with his parents to Sandusky, Ill.

When but a mere boy he entered the employ of the C. B. & Q. Ry. Co. and was foreman of construction until within three weeks of his death. Up to the time of the illness which resulted in his death he had never missed a day’s work on account of sickness.

November 7^th, 1863, he was married to Julia Hickey, in Sandwich, Ill., and in 1868 they moved to Naperville. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Burke; three died in infancy, William, Maggie and Mamie passed away after reaching maturer years. The widow, and four children, P. M. Burke of Ottumwa, Ia., Kathryn, John and Jeffrey of this city, remain to mourn the loss of husband and father.

The following from abroad attended the funeral services: Mrs. M. Cleary and family, and Mrs. Mary Cleary and family, Odell, Ill.; Thos. Hickey and sons, Sandwich, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hickey, and Mrs. Eva Burke and sons, Walnut Ill.; Bert Banzet and wife, Joliet, Ill.; Dr. George Banzet and wife, and Mrs. J. M. Foley, Chicago; F. S. Allen, Burlington, Ia; James Segers, and J. Trahy, Aurora, Ill.; Henry Woelfersheim, Downers Grove, Ill.; Mr. J. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. Tighe and J. Toben and daughter, Streator, Ill.

Sells Farm Sales, Real Estate and Pedigreed Stock. Graduate of Jones Auction School, Chicago

For terms address Jos. V. Dieter, Downers Grove, Illinois, Rfd No. 2

Bell Telephone – Naperville 438

They will be at home to their friends after March 1^st, on the old Hartman farm lately purchased by the groom.

At 12 o’clock the event was made doubly enjoyable by the silver wedding which took place; it being the 25^th anniversary of the parents of the bride. They received many beautiful gifts as remembrances of the occasion. We extend our hearty congratulations, wishing them many more happy wedding anniversaries.

Joliet News.

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• February 13, Ash Wednesday.

" 17, First Sunday in Lent.

" 22, Washington’s Birthday.

• Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ehr, January 31st, a daughter.
• Miss Effie Faverau is now local correspondent for the Aurora Beacon.
• John Alspaugh has been sick for a week with the grippe.
• Sugar Grove has closed its public schools on account of diphtheria.
• J. H. Werner has sold the city meat market to A. Baumgartner who takes possession March first.
• Mrs. E. Myers of Joliet is here caring for her daughter Mrs. Frank Bender who has been ill the past two weeks.
• Arthur R. and A. H. Beidelman went to Kankakee, Ill., last Friday evening to hear Evangelist Sunday. There were over 4,000 people in the tabernacle and many were turned away for lack of accommodation.

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Our inquiry to learn the names of patrons who have taken the CLARION continuously for 25 years or longer, has met with a response from subscribers. We are sure the list will be increased if all who come under this head will inform us of the fact. Following are the names of those who have passed their silver anniversary as CLARION readers:

Thos W. Saylor Mrs. Adam Keller

Jacob Heim Sol. D. Iehl

Dan’l Strubler Mrs. A. E. Thompson

W. R. Steward Israel Shreiner

F. P. Abbott Jacob Zentmeyer

Samuel Ranck Wm. J. Laird

Philip Beckman Sam’l Shimp

M. L. Houser W. H. Fey

Israel B. Stark Francis Granger

Phil. Strubler Geo. A. Fey

Mrs. G. E. Martin Prof. H. C. Smith

R. E. Lissen Wm. Ory

Ben Beidelman Mrs. L. A. Weisbrook

Mrs. F. Shulenberg Alois Schwartz

A. McS. S. Riddler W. L. Good

A. Hammerschmidt S. A. Durr

G. W. Webster Lewis Rich

H. M. Barkdoll Geo. Turner

H. J. Durran B. H. Myers

John Alspaugh E. Lamb

Mrs. Geo. Martin

was born on the third day of August 1831 near Brownstown, Lancaster Co., Pa., and entered the Rest of the people of God on the Lords day, February 24, 1907, aged 75 years, 6 months and 21 days...

…In 1844 the family came west and established their home in Copenhagen. In 1850 while staying in Chicago for some time and being a member of a church he was elected exhorter in his 19^th year. Three years after he became a member of Zion Church in Naperville in which he held his membership for over 50 years. He united in holy wedlock with Mathilda Rickert on September 17, 1857, who died October 9, 1870. In 1872 on the 12^th of September he married Mary A. Barr, who also preceded him to the world of Glory, April 27, 1900. In all, five children were born unto him, two of whom died in their childhood…

He leaves to mourn, yet not without hope, three children, Emma, Mary, (Mrs. Barker of Oswego), and a son, Lincoln, living in Nebraska, four grand-children, six brothers, two sisters, and many friends…

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday afternoon February 27^th, at 1:30 P.M. at the home of the deceased and at 2:00 P.M. in Zion Church.

The pastor Wm. Klingbeil will preach the German sermon and Prof. S. L. Umbach will speak in the English language.

Of Naperville

will give a Social and Entertainment

At 8 o’clock P. M.

Many interesting numbers on the program, including songs, recitations, stunts and marvelous exhibitions.

Rastus Johnsing will introduce his untamed steed.

Refreshments served by the ladies of the First Congregational Church.

White Folks, Ten Cents Extra

"Razors must be checked at the door."

That on, from, and after March 1^st, A. D. 1907, proximo, we and each of us will positively refuse to furnish hacks, hearses and conveyances for funeral purposes or funeral services of any kind, nature or character whatsoever to any and to all persons whomsoever, on Sunday; unless we shall have first obtained the written order of the acting sexton of the "Naperville Cemetery," or the written order of some practicing physician that such services are unavoidable and absolutely necessary.

In Witness of All Which, we, the undersigned, have affixed our signature this Twenty seventh Day of October, in the Year of our Lord, One Thou-sand Nine Hundred and Six (A. D. 1906).

Frederick Long Thomas Peters

John Kraushar E. E. Sargent

Among the names of postmasters sent to the senate by President Roosevelt for appointment appeared that of James McClintock for the Hinsdale postoffice. This amounts to a semi-official announcement of the lucky contestant, and Mr. McClintock is now suffering neuralgia in the arm from congratulations. Just when the appointment will be received is a matter of considerable speculation, but it will probably be soon, as this is an emergency case. Hinsdale Doings

Local News.

A choice of good men is offered by the various tickets presented to the voters for the coming election, Tuesday, April 2^nd. The following tickets are in the field:

Town Clerk – Thos. Betts.

Assessor – Jos. Lauer.

Collector – Henry Mickenbecker, Jr.

Road Commissioner – Chas. Staffeldt.

School Trustee – Jesse Shimp.

Constable – H. E. Saylor.

Supervisor – (Open)

Assessor – Edgar Simpson.

Collector – Jacob Zentmeyer.

Comr. of Highways – Edward Jenkins.

School Trustee – Frank Granger.

Constable – H. E. Saylor.

Supervisor – Calvin Steck.

Town Clerk – Arthur R. Beidelman.

Assessor – H. B. Hill.

Collector – John Alspaugh.

Comr. of Highway – James Cromer.

School Trustee – Geo. A. Mason.

Constable – A. P. Steck.

Town Clerk – Oscar H. Givler.

Assessor – J. P. Kleman.

Collector – Frank Shimp.

Comr. of Highways –

School Trustee – Spencer Green.

Constable – Adam W. Dieter.

Town Clerk – Alex. McDowell.

Assessor – Geo. Turner.

Collector – Jacob Otterphol.

Comr. of Highways – F. E. Hinterlong.

Constable – Wm. H. Barkei.

School Trustee – O. F. Higgins.

Assessor – Jos. Ranck.

Town Clerk – Harry Rassweiler.

Collector – J. F. Stroheker.

Comr. of Highways –

School Trustee – John Rehm.

Constable – Harry Emmel.

The deceased was born in Germany Nov. 14, 1865, but came to America twenty five years ago. She was married to Mr. Pilz, Nov. 3, 1887, which union was blessed with six children, one of whom preceded her mother in death.

She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, five children, a mother, four sisters, three sisters (sic) and many friends.

The funeral services were held at her home in East Wheatland on Sunday at 2:30p.m. conducted by Rev. McNutt, interment was made in the East Wheatland cemetery.

Want Column

Wanted – Boy over 16 years of age for position as messenger boy at C. B. & Q. depot. Wages $20.00 per month.

Frank McNally

Seed Potatoes. – I have a limited number of Early Ohio seed potatoes. These pota-toes were especially grown for seed. They are nice and clean, without scab or rust.

Phil Strubler

For Sale – Several lots for sale in Martin’s Addition to Naperville, corner College Ave. and Webster St. Inquire of

John Haight

For Sale – Driving horses, heavy Shire mares and a line of brood sows bred for April. Timothy hay, a quantity of hand picked seed corn guaranteed to grow 95 to 98 per cent.

M. C. VanNorman

For Sale– Oak combination book case and writing desk, in good condition, at $7.50; large oak Wardrobe, good as new, cost $35, will sell for $15. Gas Lamp – two light Chandelier – 200 candle power, burns gasoline. Guaranteed absolutely safe. Suitable for country home where connections for gas or electricity can not be made. Will sell complete, automatic hanger and lamps, for $6.50

Jno. W. Engermann

Local Happenings.

" 24^th, Palm Sunday.

" 25^th, Annunciation.

" 29^th, Good Friday.

" 31^st, Easter Sunday.

• Town election, Tuesday, April 2^nd.
• J. S. Stark of Hinckley spent Saturday with his father, Jacob Stark.
• Clark Hertel has been quite ill the past week.
• Knox and Lombard Colleges at Galesburg have re-admitted football.
• Ralph W. Stoner of Aurora spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stoner.
• Chas. Rohr has a beautiful new carnation called the rose pink Enchantress, of which he is the propagator.
• I have a complete line of childrens hats and street hats at my home cor. Liberty & Wright Sts.

Julia Meisinger

• Aurora health officials are using stringent measures to prevent the spread of small pox. A number of cases are reported in that city.
• Vaudeville show in Scott’s Hall on Monday, March 25, at 8:15 o’clock. Admission 10 and 15¢. All kinds of small plays and sketches and all the latest popular songs. An evening of fun.
• Ralph E. Batten was hurt in a wreck on the Grand Trunk railway early Saturday morning at Bancroft, Mich. Mr. Batten received injuries in his back and knees. The train ran into an open switch. A telephone message from Judge Batten says Ralph is in the hospital at present but they expect to bring him home by the end of the week.
• Considerable interest is being taken in the coming city election to be held April 16^th. Two tickets will probably be placed in the field – a non-partisan license ticket and a no-license ticket. This will give the citizens of Naperville an opportunity to express their wishes regarding the granting of license to saloons and the probable results of the election is a much discussed subject.