Fulton County Ledger June 4, 1885

Fulton County Ledger
June 4, 1885

Transcribed by Judy Churchill.

London Mills, June 4, 1885

H. V. D. Voorhees had a set of valuable harness stolen about the same time the money and notes were taken here.

There was quite a surprise given to Mr. and Mrs. Knickerbocker the 25th of last month, to remind them their 26th wedding anniversary was at hand. All enjoyed themselves, and at night the young folks tripped the light fantastic toe. Both young and old are well pleased with the time they had.

Mrs. Markham and children have left here for Ohio, to make that their permanent home. Her husband died some time since.

Mr. Wilson has gone to his home in Ohio, after a short stay here. He was called here to attend the funeral of Mr. Markham.

James Stipp, of Lewistown, was in our midst last week. He is a welcome visitor by both young and old, as he has a word of cheer for all.

John Johnson has a fine drug store here, and he is willing to wait upon his customers, whether they buy or not.

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Ellisville, Ill., June 1, 1885

J. W. Bantz was on our streets Friday, stirring up the faithful.

Dr. S. B. Beer goes west this week, to look for a location—expects to be gone some weeks. The Doctor intends to quit the practice of medicine, for which we are sorry, as he is an ornament to his profession. But it is wearing him out.

A. W. Goodridge will move to Iowa after harvest.

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Blyton, Ill., June 1, 1885

Edgar Turner, of Scottsburg, was home visiting his parents Saturday and Sunday last. Jacob Vollmar and wife were visiting relatives near St. Augustine the latter part of last week.

John P. Howerter, the Wiley school teacher, handed us his subscription for the Ledger. John is a good teacher and gives general satisfaction.

A. T. Rumler has sold quite an amount of seed corn this season.

Blyton, Ill., June 2, 1885

Ed Turner, of Bushnell, was at home on Sunday last. He reports the farmers are replanting their corn and experiencing great difficulty to get a stand of corn in his vicinity.

Mr. Buchen, our village blacksmith, contemplates building a new shop in the near future.

J. C. Tompkins lost a valuable cow on Monday last; thought to be bloody murin.

John W. Scott has a broad smile on his face and wears his hat on the side of head and declares he can whip the American champion prize fighter—all because it is a ten pound boy.

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Joshua, June 2, 1885

Mrs. D. W. Furry is visiting her children near Prairie City this week.

J. J. Havermale came very near having a smash up last Friday. His horses became frightened, and going backwards, very nearly threw them in the gutter at the gas house bridge.

Uncle Sammy Cunningham, who has been quite feeble for some time, is getting better.

Edward Standard is building a new addition to his house.

John Keefauver, who went to Rome, New York, last week, to be treated for a cancer, has returned, without any hope of being cured, but has gone to Peoria to be treated.