2 Sep 1897 Shortly before six o'clock Tuesday (31 Aug) afternoon, a distressing accident occurred in Quick's Quarry. William Hartzell and Lloyd Farver were blasting rock and after partly charging the blast found they had made a mistake nad had to withdraw teh powder, and attempting to drill again, there was an explosion. Both men were sufferers. Mr Farver had his forearms badly mangled and his face filled with powder and dust. Mr Hartzell was impaird about the face and it was thought at first he would lose his left eye but physicians are confindent they can bring both men through with slight, if any disfugurement.
21 Oct 1897 Lloyd Farver wishes us to extend, in his name, thanks to those citizens who so generously contributed to the fund that enabled him to have his injured eye removed. The favor is appreciated.
7 Mar 1901 Last Saturday night, the friends and neighbors of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Farver peretuated a surprise on them and helped them spend a merry evening with chat, music, games and supper interspersed. Those present, and others unavoidably absent, presented Mr and Mrs Farver with a handsome chair with the wish that it might supply them with many comfortable hours. Those present were Mr and Mrs Will Light, Mr and Mrs Clark Griswold, Grandma Courtright, Mrs J H Byers and two daughters, Mrs J A Thompson and Oscar Farver. A pleasantt time was the order until a late hour.
10 Jul 1910 The children of Lloyd Farver gathered at his house north of town last week on Wednesday to assist him in celebrating his 65th birthday.
4 Sep 1913 Mr and Mrs Lloyd Farver departed Tuesday for a six week visit with relatives in Michigan and also their former home in Pennsylvania.
31 Oct 1913 Mr and Mrs Lloyd Farver returned last week from an extended visit with relatives in the East. They visited Mr Farver's brothers in Michhigan, brother George in Berwick, Pennsylvania, and John in Bloomsburg (Pa.). They also visited their son, Oscar, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
23 April 1814 Mrs Lloyd Farver went to Chicago Friday non where she submittted to an operation for cancer at the Passavant Hospital.
12 Aug 1920 Relatives, neighbors and friends to the number of 65 assisted Mr and Mrs Lloyd Farver in celebrating their golden wedding anniversary last Friday. The day was a very beautiful one, and before the dinner hour the guests were very comfortable under a large canopy in the yard, where they enjoyed themselves visiting. A golden wedding ceremony was performed by Rev W E Kern, pastor of the Methodist Church, after which the elderly couple received the hearty congratulations of their many relatives and friends. A fine wedding dinner was served to the guests, and was prepared by Mrs Margaret Byers, here daughter, Hattie, and Mrs George B Garrett. Four granddaughters of Mr and Mrs Farver waited on the table. The dining room decorations were pretty and consisted of a large number of bouquets of golden glow. A large wedding cake occupied a prominent place on the table and the figure "50" in gold color looked very pretty. Mr and Mrs Farver were presented with $124.50 in gold, and a gold ring of which they are very appreciative. Mr and Mrs Farver are some of the older residents of Ashton Township, having lived here almost continuously since 1876. Mr and Mrs Farver are natives of Pennsylvania and were married in Columbia County of that state on August 6, 1870. They have lived on various farms in Ashton Township, and five years ago retired and moved to their present home in Ashton. Mr and Mrs Farver are the parents of a large family of eleven children having been born to them. Five daughters have preceded them to the other shore. Those who survive are :William, Mrs Annie Beach, Oscar of McKeesport, Pensylvania, Perry, George Lester of near Elgin, and Jessie Guy. They received a long letter from the M L English family, which was published. (The English family were former neighbors.) Out of towners were: the Lester family of Elgin, and Mr and Mrs Bert Farver of Batavia.
9 Nov 1933 Mr Lloyd Farver, who is making his home with his son, Guy and family of Franklin Grove, suffered a stroke last Thursday mornign which paralized his entire right side. Mr Farver, who is past 82 years of age, has been totally blind for sevreal years but has been able to get about some until he ws stricken to his bed this last week.
Unknown Date Lloyd Farver, a long time residnet of this community passed away at the home of his son, Jessie Guy Farver, north of Franklin Grove, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, his death being due to a recent stroke and the infirmities of old age. Mr Farver was born in Pennsylania June 27, 1851 and had reached the age of 82 years, four months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Kline on August 6, 1870 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, and with his young bride, in the early 1870's, came to Lee County to make their new home. Since 1876, they spent practically all their time in Ashton Township, and in 1914 retired to the village to make their home. Mr Farver, on account of failing health, gave up his active life several years ago and made his home with his son, Jessie Guy Farver, north of Franklin Grove. In 1920, Mr and Mrs Farver had the privilege of celebratng their golden wedding anniversary, when they received the congratulations of many relatives, neighbors and friends. Mrs Farver died in 1922. Mr Farver is the last member of a family of twelve children. Surviving him are his six children: William Farver, Mrs Anna Beach, Oscar Farver of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Perry, George Lester and Jessie Guy. There are 17 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, joining in 1890 under the pastorship of Rev George M Bassett. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 o'clock from the home of his son, Jessie Guy Farver, the services being conducted by Rev Charles D Wilson. Interment took place in the Ashton Cemetery.
12 dec 1907 Lester Farver took the train Friday for McEwen, Tennessee.
16 Jan 1908 Lester Farver returned Sunday from a two-month visit in McEwen, Tennessee
13 Aug 1908 Lester Farver left Tuesday for McEwen, Tennessee where he expects to make his future headquarters.
25 Oct 1908 Lester Farver and Fannie Bird married in Tennessee. They returned to Ashton.
8 Feb 1912 G L Farver, wife and son, Harold, left Saturday noon for Waverly, Tennessee, where they will make their home. Lester will engage in farming.
31 Oct 1912 Lester Farver, wife and son arrived Friday evening from McEwen, Tennessee, where they have been living for the past year. For the present, they will lilve with his parents, the Lloyd Farver's, and later will decide on a location for themselves.
14 Jan 1917 Lester Farver was number 362 on the Ashton list for the draft.
7 Mar 1917 Lester Farver and family have moved to the house at the Knapp and Smith Sheepyards. Mr Farver will work at the sheep yards this summer. Harry Farver has replaced him at the J C Griffith Lumber Company.
19 Feb 1920 Mrs Lester Farver and children departed Tuesday morning for their new home near Wayne, a distance of four miles south of Elgin. Lester Farver loaded his household goods last Thursday and shipped them to Wayne, where he has a position working on a dairy farm.
12 Aug 1920 The Lester Farver family of Elgin attended Lloyd Farver's golden wedding celebration.
2 Mar 1922 The Lester Farver family arrived from Elgin where they have been living and will locate on the W D Knapp farm west of Ashton.
20 Jul 1922 While driving home from town Saturday evening in their buggy, Lester Farver and family were run into from the rear by an automobile which was running without lights. The buggy was demolished adn members of the family badly shaken. Mrs Farver was injured very badly. The machine was driven by a party by the name of Waterbury from Polo. Mr Farver went to Dixon Monday to see if the party could be forced to pay for the damage, which he refused to do at the time of the accident.
8 February 1923 Lester Farver has purchased the draying business of Clarence Ogle and will take possession March 1, when he will move to Ashton from the W D Knapp farm.
24 May 1923 Mrs Lester Farver is a patient in the Rochelle Hospital.
9 August 1923 Mrs Lester Farver received the sad news this past week of the death of her father, J M Bird, of Waverly, Tennessee. Owing to Mrs Farver's health, it was impossible for her to go and attend the funeral.
11 Oct 1923 Fannie Farver was in the Rochelle Hospital for her birthday. Her friends remembered her with a card shower. She received 55 cards.
18 Oct 1923 Mrs Lester Farver was brought home from the Rochelle Hospital last Thursday having made excellent improvement from her recent operation.
31 Jan 1924 Saturday evening Lester Farver sold his draying business to George C Schmidt, who took possession Monday morning. Mr Farver has a job in view but has not announced his intentions.
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