Bertie Lyman Obit

--Paxton Record.  28 November 1878.

The little son of Sheriff Lyman, Bertie, was buried in the Roberts Cemetery on Sunday last.  The services at the grave were conducted by Rev. Abbott, of Roberts, in a very impressive manner.  The grief stricken parents have the deepest sympathy of friends in this their second bereavement. 

Research:  Need a better photo of Bertie's stone.

More diphtheria deaths . . .

--Paxton Record.  14 November 1878.

Diphtheria, that scourge of the human race is still prevalent in the township, though perhaps somewhat abated as to the malignant type originally assumed by the disease.  Many adults have been attacked with the almost epidemic.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Tinklepaugh, who have been confined to the house with fever, are unending; as is also little Maud, who has been down with a severe case of diphtheria.
Little Minne, only daughter of L. E. Bressie, died Nov. 4th of diphtheria.  The entire community deeply sympathize with family in their sad bereavement.  Henry Michael also buried a little six year old daughter on the 9th inst.  Death by diphtheria.
Mrs. M. Wilcox, mother of H. w. and L. B. Wilcox, of this town, and relict of Rev. L. Wilcox, was buried at this place, Nov. 13th, having died while on a visit at her daughter, Mrs. Penny, of Odell, Illinois.

On Find A Grave Henry Michael, spelled Michaelis.

Thomas and Miller Thompson

--Paxton Record.  10 October 1878.

Thomas Thompson, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Thompson, died last Saturday of diphtheria.  This is the second son they have lost by that fatal disease within the last two weeks. . . .

Find A Grave lists Thomas Thompson died 6 October 1878.  Miller Thompson died 25 September 1878.  It is noted on FAG there are is no stone for either child, and they are the sons of Iver Thompson. 

Another daughter . . .

--Paxton Record.  3 October 1878.

Another daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rice Kennedy died last Saturday, Sept. 2?th.  This is indeed a severe blow to the already bowed down parents.

Sue Kennedy and Sister's Obit

--Paxton Record.  26 September 1878.

Another daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rice Kennedy died last Saturday, Sept. 2?th.  This is indeed a severe blow to the already bowed down parents.

--Paxton Record.  3 October 1878.

I searched Find A Grave Lyman Township Cemetery (and then all Ford County, Illinois) for any Kennedy burials in 1878.  None.

1878

-- Paxton Record.  29 August 1878.

The shafts of Cupid have once again entered the adamantine heart of one who boasted himself invulnerable, and he becomes a willing victim to the little archer.  F. G. Lohman, teacher of our public school, and Miss Florence B. McCann, were married at Paxton, on the 22d inst.  Thus one of the bravest and one of the fairest are fairly caught in the silken meshes which there is no escape.  "May health, happiness and prosperity, and a long line of prosperity," be their future . . .

15 August 1878

--Paxton Record.  15 August 1878.

NOTE:  Obit for Abraham Shafer.  Wedding for John F. Smith and Mary C. Barker.

13 June 1878

Chris. Anderson is painting his store.
We have a new store in town, Pfaat & Sch???, who sell for cash only.
T. M. Hubbard, for the last five months with Anderson & Campbell, is now clerking for J. B. Meserve.
The Newman House, which for the past year has been under the management of Mrs. Andrews, of Buckley, is again in the hands of the old landlord, Mr. Newman.

--Paxton Record.  13 June 1878.

More 4 April 1878

--Paxton Record.  4 April 1878.

Thawville Cheese Factory.

4 April 1878

--Paxton Record.  4 April 1878.

More from 28 March 1878

--Paxton Record.  28 March 1878.

"W. E. Thompson, of photographic notoriety" possible photography studio in Roberts??
In the April 4,1878, his name is given as Will C. Thompson.  Not sure which is correct.  Research:  Can I find any pics from his studio.  Moved to Council Grove, Kansas. 

28 March 1878

 

--Paxton Record.  28 March 1878.

Roberts Rakings

--Paxton Record.  7 March 1878.