Transcribed by Barbara Dix. Many of articles are from clippings and so the exact dates are unknown. However, it is believed that some readers will will find them interesting and may want to search for the original.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Voorheis
Few are the couples who spend fifty years in wedded life, and it was a joyous occasion Tuesday when Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Voorheis observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary, at their home one mile west of this place. About sixty relatives and intimate friends were present and a sumptuous dinner was served, following was a religious service, conducted by Elder J. L. Cox and W. P. Musgrave, was held. The day was spent pleasantly and many reminiscences were told.
H. A. Voorheis and Eliza Cox were married May 8, 1856, at the home of her parents, who resided at the present home of Diana Cox. They began housekeeping at the site of their present home, where Mr. Voorheis was born. The land having been entered by his father, who came here from New Jersey. To them were born six children, one dying in infancy, the surviving being: Mrs. F. J. Cooper, of Robinson, Dr. Charles H., John and William Voorheis and Mrs. T. E. Lindley of this place. Mr. Voorheis has one sister living--Mrs.Emily Cox, two brothers, Joseph and David and two sisters Mrs. W. P. Musgrave and Mrs.Russell Kinney being deceased. Mrs. Voorheis has one brother, Elder J. L. Cox and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Rains and Mrs. Maria Stiles, living, and two brothers, Morton and Thomas Cox and one sister, Mrs. Samuel Lacey, are deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. Voorheis received many presents as remembrances of the occasion, the children presenting them with a handsome dinner set. Though advanced in age, they are enjoying good health and the wishes of their numerous friends are that they will live to see many recurrences of their wedding anniversary.
86th Birthday
Yesterday was the 86th birthday of H. A. Voorheis, residing west of town, and in honor of the great event a dinner was given at the home of his daughter, F. J. Cooper, in Robinson, at which were present, all the children. Those who went from this place were, Mr. and Mrs. John Voorheis, Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Voorheis, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Lindley and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Voorheis. Uncle Henry was born Nov. 14th, 1826, on the farm where he now resides, and has seen this community develop from it's virgin state into one of the most favored places of the country. He was married in May 1856, to Eliza N. Cox, and for over 56 years they have shared life's joys and sorrows. That they may be with us many more years is the wish of all their neighbors and acquaintances.
Address Change
H. T. Voorheis requests his address changed from Bakersfield, Calf., to R. R. #3, Box 201, Bakersfield. Mr. Voorheis is a nephew of the late Uncle Henry Voorheis.
TWO OCTOGENARIANS
Henry A. Voorheis, residing one mile west of town, was eighty years of age Wednesday and by assembling at the home partking of dinner and spending a pleasant day. Mr. Voorheis was born at the site of his present home and in 1856 was married to Eliza Cox. The couple having celebrated their anniversary on May 11th, last. He is one of the most representative citizens in the county and though advanced in years is still very active, taking a delight in looking after his farming intrests. May he observe many more birthdays is the wish of his many friends.
Uncle Henry Voorheis, with a number of other aged residents of the township, were covering Tuesday of former election days and among the incidents related was one which occured on election day in 1840. This was during the campaign of Wm. Henry Harrison and associated with the campaign was the log cabin and coon skin cap. A pole was erected on Main Street in Hutsonville and on the top of this pole was tied a rooster. A coon was secured and started up the pole after the rooster, which it attemped to kill. The rooster being tied had no opportunity for an equal chance, and this enraged many of the citizens who demanded that the bird be freed, which was finally done, but the coon succeeded in making a meal of the bird. Flag pole raisings were participated in by both parties until twenty years ago, but with each succeeding campaign these demonstrations have been done away with. (1906?)
Partnership Formed Charley Voorheis, who graduated at the Rush Medical Colege at Chicago a few days ago, has formed a partnership with Dr. Eaton at Hutsonville, in the practice of medicine. We wish Charley an abundance of success in his new venture.
A Gift In Deed
While the voters of the county last Tuesday, were electing Dr. C. H. Voorheis of this place to the office of corner, his father, H. A. Voorheis, and father-in-law, Samuel Lindley, presented the Dr. and his wife with a deed to the residence property they now occupy as a gift from them jointly. The property is that lately and occupied by A. B. Hussong, and is one of the most beautiful places in town.
Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Eliza Voorheis was 85 years old Tuesday and in honor of the event a birthday dinner was given at the home of her son, Dr. C. H. Voorheis. Only the members of the family were present. Aunt Eliza during her long life has had many experiences which she takes delight in relating. The day was enjoyably spent by her.
To Be Married Sunday
Frank Cooper of Chicago, and Miss Myrtle Seany of Montgomery township will be married Sunday at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. Cooper is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Cooper of Robinson, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Voorheis of this township.
Newlin--Layton Wedding
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Armstead Layton, residing west of town, yesterday evening at 8 o'clock, occurred the wedding of their daughter, Miss Edith, to Mr. Ernest F. Newlin. The ceremony was perfomed by Rev. H. Happell, pastor of the Baptist Church, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the couple. Following congratulations the company repaired to the dinning room, where an excellent supper was served.
The bride is one of the most highly respected young ladies of this community and for some time past has been engaged in the millinery business with Miss Mary Woolverton. The groom is the son of L. D. Newlin, and is a worthy and industrious young man. Both have a large circle of friends who join in extending well wishes. They will reside at the Newlin homestead west of town.
Ross E. Moore Weds Miss Gladys M. Cox
Married at 2:20 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, July 16th, 1927, by Rev. Ernest N. Cox, at his residence 812, South Illinois street, Springfield, Ill., Ross E. Moore and Miss Gladys M. Cox both of Hutsonville.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Rev. John L. Cox, and also is a sister of the officiating clergyman. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldo Moore of northwest of town.
The couple spent the weekend in Springfield, after which they motored to Wateska and later to Camden, Mich.. Mrs. Moore has sisters living in both places.
Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Eliza Voorheis, Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Voorheis, Mr.and Mrs. J. M. Voorheis, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Voorheis and Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Lindley attended a dinner given in honor of F. J. Cooper at Robinson Monday, the occassion being his 66th birthday. (1914)
Attends Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Cox and Mr. amd Mrs. Stanton Cox of Robinson attended the funeral of Mrs. Eliza A. Voorheis here Tuesday.
THE HURST STORES 1864---1914 SEMI---CENTENNIAL John R. Hurst. Founder
In 1864 the store that is now Hurst Bros. & Co. was founded on the present site by John R. Hurst and William P. Musgrave.
In 1882 the firm name was changed to Hurst Bros., when William B. Hurst and Lucius C. Hurst became sole owners. Later the name was made Hurst Bros. & Co., when Lucis C. Hurst purchased the interests in the dry goods and groceries, and continued it under that name until his death, Nov. 18, 1913.
His sons, Roscoe P. Hurst, lawyer, Portland, Ore., and Dr. Wilbur R. Hurst, Evansville, Ind., are the second generation of Hurst Bros. John Noble Hurst, the present manager of the W. B. Hurst clothing store, is the only son of W. B. Hurst.
William Barlow Hurst Jr., and John R. Hurst Jr., sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. Noble Hurst, are the future Hurst Bros. of Hutsonville, and the present management of Hurst Bros. & Co. bespeak your heartiest support of the same.
Ruth Dudly Hurst, daughter of Mrs. and Roscoe P. Hurst, and Dorothy Hurst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Noble Hurst, are the store mascots.
Birthday Party
Miss Dorothy Hurst was 10 years old Tuesday and a party was given her in honor of the event at which severall of her young friends were present. Games were played and refreshments were served. Those present had an enjoyable time and one long to be remembered.
Anniversary
W. B. Hurst and wife celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at their home in West Hutsonville Sunday by a big dinner at which only the immediate family was present.
Birthday Party
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kinney accompanied by their son Orville and family of Robinson went to Quaker Lane last Sunday to attend their aunt, Mary Rains's eighty-ninth birthday anniversary which was celebrated with a_____.