OBITUARY
Ellis W. Clapper died Tuesday, September 7, 1897 at age 57 yrs 1 mnth 10 days. He was born 27 July 1845 in Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pa and married in 1863 Miss Margaret Wilt. They arrived in Illinois Spring of 1865. Mr. Clapper was postmaster and tax collector. They have four daughters: Mrs. T. B. Sibley, Mrs. Emmet A. Sibley, Mrs. John Guthrie, and at home.

Local News
Postmaster Mason is trying to master the unruly bicycle.

Misses Flora and Lura Cortwright returned Thursday evening from their visit in Stanwood, IA.

Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. Lumbard celebrated their Golden Anniversary on September 14, 1897. Among those who attended were children: Mrs. Warren Howland of Omaha, Nebraska and Albert & William of Erie.

Henry Carstensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Carstensen of Erie died at Rock Island at aged 30.

Brevities
Sarah Bernhardt had a narrow escape from drowning at Belleisle-en-mer, but was rescued by Marquis d'Harancourt, who was badly injured.