2 - Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society

MANTENO HAPPENINGS
Taken from The Kankakee Gazette, March 11, 1875
W. J. Mann rejoices in the possession of twin boys, one week old last
Monday.
The friends of Sammy Lee will be glad to learn that he is slowly recovering
and he Is expected to be out again in a few weeks.
It is with sadness that we report the death of Edwin C. Wright, oldest son
of E. Wright, of this place. Thus in one short week one of our most
promising young men is taken from perfect health to the grave.
L. B. Merrick has traded his store, goods and buildings with L. Milk for a
farm of 510 acres near Clifton, where he expects to remove with his family
in a short time. We understand the business will be carried on here, but by
whom we not know.
Mr. Alfred Deslauries, one of the oldest inhabitants of this place, died
Saturday last. Mr. Deslauries has kept his store here in one place for over 20
years, always the same quite, gentlemanly business man, making friends with
everybody and respected by all.
The last heavy snow storm had rather a damaging effect on sane of our
shippers. J. F. Campbell had a number of carloads ready to ship to Albany,
Tuesday night when the storm commenced. Fearing a blockade he drove them
back to his yard except three or four cars which he had loaded before the
storm had reached its height. They were blocked in near Mattison for 40
hours and had to be sent into Chicago and sold in a much reduced condition.
The long talked of cheese factory is to be built at last. The building
committee, S. Williams, Peter Brosseau and E. Wright, have given out
specifications for the carpenter work which Is to be done by the first of
May. The building is to be 26 x 56 and two stories high, one of stone and
one of wood and furnished with all the conveniences for handling and working
up milk.
The building will be built just south of the residence of Mr.
Wright where he has a well filled Ice house ready for next summer.
Our high school promises us their annual exhibition some time near the last of
March. They gave a fine exhibition last spring. The Principal, Mr. C. H.
Pleasants, promises us that with their experience they will give a better
one this Spring.
They number about fifty scholars and are under the
especial care of the Principal. The Intermediate and Primary departments
are taught by lady teachers, Miss M. Hazelton, In the former and Miss
Rovilla Myers, of Kankakee, in the latter department.
The two schools
number about 123 scholars, though they are crowded for want of roam. These
schools will average well with any school In the county. One of the
Directors says they have the best discipline they have ever had in those
departments.
There will be a donation party held at the M. E. church Thursday evening
March 18, for the benefit of the Rev. J. Wardle.
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