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A Genuine Vermonter: Peleg Young Bliss
“We have recently had the pleasure of a visit by a remarkable man, an native of Vermont, who has resided for many years at Sugar Grove, Illinois. Peleg Y. Bliss was one of ‘God’s poor,’ but by industry, temperance, integrity, wit and wisdom, he has…
Sale of Bliss Wood Farm to Strafford Woods Developer: 1986
"Meeting Development Halfway" is an article in the newspaper in 1986 about the sale of Bliss Wood Farm, which was homesteaded by Peleg Young Bliss in 1844, to develop Strafford Woods residential area.
Sugar Grove History: Kane Country Chronicle Article, 2017
Shaw Media ran a story highlighting the history of Sugar Grove. Journalist Bryan Salvage wrote,
"In spring 1834, Asa McDole, brothers James and Isaac Isbell, plus nephew Parmeno Isbell, James Carmen and a man named Bishop camped together while…
"In spring 1834, Asa McDole, brothers James and Isaac Isbell, plus nephew Parmeno Isbell, James Carmen and a man named Bishop camped together while…
N W Township, Rt. 47
Newspaper article: "Tollway Link May Open on August 1"
Describes 2 grade separation bridges carrying Bus. Rt. 30 and Rt. 47 over East-West Tollway near Sugar Grove.
Describes 2 grade separation bridges carrying Bus. Rt. 30 and Rt. 47 over East-West Tollway near Sugar Grove.
Myrtle Seavey and Everett Snow: Wedding, News Article
NORMAL GIRL ELOPES
AURORA BEACON NEWS
Sugar Grove has lost its school teacher Miss Myrtle Seavey. She eloped today to Chicago with Everett Snow of Sugar Grove and married him. The people of Sugar Grove thought that they were not to be married…
AURORA BEACON NEWS
Sugar Grove has lost its school teacher Miss Myrtle Seavey. She eloped today to Chicago with Everett Snow of Sugar Grove and married him. The people of Sugar Grove thought that they were not to be married…
McCannon Children at Jericho Stage Coach Station: Newspaper Clipping, July 14, 1917
This was framed and displayed at the old Sugar Grove Library. On the back of the picture was written:
OLD Jericho Stage Coach Station at the corner of Jericho Rd. and Mighell Rd., Circa 1917
The Jericho Stage Coach Station burned down in…
Russel Mighell, Ben McCannon, Geraldine Miller, and Muriel Wilson: Sugar Grove Winners at Speech Event, Newspaper Clipping, Circa 1917
Newspaper Transcription
FIRST PLACE IN SPEECH EVENT TO SUGAR GROVE
Win Annual Contest for Class B Schools in Competition at Elgin
Stellar speakers are developed at Sugar Grove Township High School.
They won the annual contest for Class B…
FIRST PLACE IN SPEECH EVENT TO SUGAR GROVE
Win Annual Contest for Class B Schools in Competition at Elgin
Stellar speakers are developed at Sugar Grove Township High School.
They won the annual contest for Class B…
Ben McCannon, Jr.: First Place Award in Future Farmers of America Oratory Contest, Circa 1917
Newspaper Transcription
FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA ORATORY CONTEST AT SUGAR GROVE, ILLINOIS
Sugar Grove, Illinois, April 16 -
Ben McCannon, Jr., of Sugar Grove, was awarded first place iin the Section II Future Farmers of America Original…
FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA ORATORY CONTEST AT SUGAR GROVE, ILLINOIS
Sugar Grove, Illinois, April 16 -
Ben McCannon, Jr., of Sugar Grove, was awarded first place iin the Section II Future Farmers of America Original…
Librarians Meet: Grace McCannon of Sugar Grove, General Chairman of the Conference for the Illinois Library Association
Newspaper Transcription
LIBRARIANS MEET
Robert H. Rohlf, (far right), director of a project staff that revealed a state aid plan for public library development in Illinois Thursday, is shown with William W. Bryan, outgoing president of the…
LIBRARIANS MEET
Robert H. Rohlf, (far right), director of a project staff that revealed a state aid plan for public library development in Illinois Thursday, is shown with William W. Bryan, outgoing president of the…
McCannon Family: Bina McCannon at bake-off for Women's Fair in Big Rock. Aurora Beacon News.
Newspaper Transcription
Ever try to judge dozens of cakes, cookies, breads, pies and fudge? These ladies did yesterday at the Women's Fair of the Big Rock Plowing Match. The cake they are holding received a blue ribbon and was rated as best…
Ever try to judge dozens of cakes, cookies, breads, pies and fudge? These ladies did yesterday at the Women's Fair of the Big Rock Plowing Match. The cake they are holding received a blue ribbon and was rated as best…
Aurora Chamber of Commerce 4-H Club Dinner: Calkins, McCannon, Snow, Rollins, McCartney, Gordon, Bolster, Divekey
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SUGAR GROVE WOMEN SERVE 4-H DINNER
A group of Sugar Grove women who prepared the dinner for the annual Aurora Chamber of Commerce 4-H club dinner at Sugar Grove and some of the me waiters who served it are pictured…
SUGAR GROVE WOMEN SERVE 4-H DINNER
A group of Sugar Grove women who prepared the dinner for the annual Aurora Chamber of Commerce 4-H club dinner at Sugar Grove and some of the me waiters who served it are pictured…
Mighell Family: Newspaper Article about Ida Mighell
Newspaper Transcription Excerpts:
Mrs. Perry Wilder of Aurora is the youngest daughter of Frank Mighell. Lee and Wynn Mighell, sons of Albert, need no introduction. Wynn was born a stone's throw from his present home. Their sister, Miss Ida…
Mrs. Perry Wilder of Aurora is the youngest daughter of Frank Mighell. Lee and Wynn Mighell, sons of Albert, need no introduction. Wynn was born a stone's throw from his present home. Their sister, Miss Ida…
McCannon Family: Newspaper Article "McCannons of Sugar Grove. 1970.
![McCannon Family: Newspaper Article "McCannons of Sugar Grove. 1970.](http://wacots.org/sghistory/z/files/square_thumbnails/51b229a0ca47428b25257503a127c975.jpg "McCannon Family: Newspaper Article "McCannons of Sugar Grove. 1970.")
Newspaper Transcription:
Aurora Beacon News, April 4 1970
MCCANNONS OF SUGAR GROVE
by Trudy Morrison
For many people, Sugar Grove is a dot on a map or merely a name. But for the McCannon family, it's been home for several…
Aurora Beacon News, April 4 1970
MCCANNONS OF SUGAR GROVE
by Trudy Morrison
For many people, Sugar Grove is a dot on a map or merely a name. But for the McCannon family, it's been home for several…
McCannon Family: 50th Anniversary of Willis McCannon and Grace Gertrude Presler McCannon. 1992.
Newspaper Transcription:
MCCANNON
Mr. and Mrs. Willis B. McCannon of Sugar Grove will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 4, 1992. They will be honored at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Community…
MCCANNON
Mr. and Mrs. Willis B. McCannon of Sugar Grove will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 4, 1992. They will be honored at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Community…
McCannon Family: Ella McCannon, "Four of Her Grandsons in U.S. Service"
![McCannon Family: Ella McCannon, "Four of Her Grandsons in U.S. Service"](http://wacots.org/sghistory/z/files/square_thumbnails/bb71a269ed2c813a84515d09131c3870.jpg "McCannon Family: Ella McCannon, "Four of Her Grandsons in U.S. Service"")
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FOUR OF HER GRANDSONS IN US SERVICE
Mrs. Ella McCannon, 112 Frankin Street, has four grandsons in the service of the United States. They are: Curtis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Neiswender of South Bend, Indiana, who hs…
FOUR OF HER GRANDSONS IN US SERVICE
Mrs. Ella McCannon, 112 Frankin Street, has four grandsons in the service of the United States. They are: Curtis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Neiswender of South Bend, Indiana, who hs…
McCannon Family: "Four Generations in Sugar Grove Family"
![McCannon Family: "Four Generations in Sugar Grove Family"](http://wacots.org/sghistory/z/files/square_thumbnails/5e3099e031443b25eecd2b023dfea792.jpg "McCannon Family: "Four Generations in Sugar Grove Family"")
Newspaper Transcription:
FOUR GENERATIONS IN SUGAR GROVE FAMILY
Four generation s in a well know Sugar Grove family are shown in the above picture. Reading from left to right they are: Frank McCannon Jr., 3, great grandson; Mrs. Frank…
FOUR GENERATIONS IN SUGAR GROVE FAMILY
Four generation s in a well know Sugar Grove family are shown in the above picture. Reading from left to right they are: Frank McCannon Jr., 3, great grandson; Mrs. Frank…
McCartney Family: Marjorie McCartney Wedding Engagement Announcement
Miss Marjorie McCartney's engagement to Buron Tremain, storekeeper 2-c in the U.S. Navy, is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McCartney of Sugar Grove. Burton, son of Mr. and Mrus. Leslie Tremain of Montgomery Road, in enjoying a…