People's Pilot, Volume 4, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1895 — Hurt in a Runaway. [ARTICLE]

Hurt in a Runaway.

Wheatfjeld, Feb. 27.—A meeting was hold last Monday evening by the city officials to consider t he advisability of building sidewalks, which are so much needed in our little city. Several runaways occurred in town the past week. More care should be taken in tying them, especially young horses. Born to. the wife of Thomas Claim, Monday of this week, a boy. All are happy. Miss Bertha Graves, who lias been working at Chicago Heights for some time past, is home on a vacation, also Miss Annie Graves, sister of Miss Bertha, who lias been visiting with her sister at Englewood, is at home. Mrs Chas. Mason of Streator 11l , is visiting with her mother and offer relatives here.

Born, to the wife of Lou Crane, last Tnursday, Feb. 21, a girl. Mr. Peter Smith’s hired man, whose name we did not learn, was thrown from a buggy by a runaway team last Sunday and seriously hurt, breaking his left arm in two places and bruising him up badly. A defective neck yoke was the cause. Al. Miller and wife of Knox are visiting witn friends and relatives at this place. Mr. Miller is a former Wheatfield boy. The sick list is diminishing. Miss Celia Owens who was called home on account of sickness has returned to finish her school.

The Feb. 22nd dance was a grand success. The Three Sisters Peak, who showed in Notizen’s hall last fuesday night, wei’e not as w T ell patronized as was expected. Harrison Bush, one of Wheattield’s esteemed citizens, is a worker in wood carving of no mean ability. He may not equal the Swiss artists, but he is indeed very clever. He has made quite a collection of curios, puzzles. etc., and lately completed a violin of excellent tone and beauty Full line of sweaters at Ellis & Murray's from 50c to $2.50. A few more cloaks, overcoats, blankets, underwear, etc., at give away prices. Chicago Bargain Store.

Seed oats for sale by Coen.