Marion Monitor
April 7, 1881
PERTINENT POINTS.
Miss Meta GOODALL is confined to her home by illness. Her many friends hope for her immediate recovery.
John EUBANKS has hired a real nice accommodation clerk since his family have moved from the store.
J.E. MANIER, a brakeman on the St. Louis Coal R.R., spent Sunday in this city visiting relatives and friends.
Misses Jennie BROAD and Flora DAVIS left for St. Louis, last Monday morning, on a business trip.
J.M. AIKMAN and lady returned home from St. Louis last Monday morning, where they have been on a trip.
No services were held in the Christian church last Sunday owing to the continued sickness in the family of Elder JERMAINE.
Mr. MATHEW, an employee on the St. Louis Coal R.R., spent Sunday last in this city visiting Miss. ----. Well, if you don’t know we won’t tell.
Last Tuesday night the grocery store of F.M. EUBANKS & Bro. was broken into, and goods to the amount of $25 taken. No clue the thieves.
HARGON & PILLOW have purchased the business of J.L. ADAMS and have consolidated the two stores ‘n one, in the room occupied by ADAMS.
J.M. BURKHART returned home last Friday from Battle Creek, Mich., where he had been to accompany Hardin GOODALL, who had gone there for his health.
Logan HENDERSON, who has been pulling “de dumper” at the Cline House has resigned and returned to Carbondale. “Good-by, ink, Ise dun wid ye.”
A blind man’s buff party was had at the residence of Mr. H. HENDRICKSON last Wednesday evening. A large number in attendance and a good time is reported.
Thieves and robbers are in the town of Marion. Had it not been for the young man sleeping in John EUBANKS’ store the other night, it would have been robbed.
J.R. LITTLE seems to be the only man who wants to be the Mayor of our beautiful city, and will see that our magnificent park is rightly taken care of –if elected.
Quarterly meeting services were held in the M.E. church last Sunday. Presiding Elder SCARRITT occupied the pulpit morning and evening and delivered two able sermons.
The banking house of PACE GODDARD & Co., dissolved partnership yesterday, Messrs. W.C. & E.C. PACE of Ashley, retiring from the firm. The business will be continued by Messrs. L.A. GODDARD & A.M. PACE. We with the new firm success.
Dan DAVIS has a valuable dog. At least the dog has cost Dan enough to make him valuable. The dog was left in the office of the Cline House the other day and seeing no other way of getting out he jumped through one of the panes of glass in the door.
The following officers have been elected by the Marion Council of the Royal Templars of Temperance: S.C. Rev. E.F. SENTOR; V.C., J.H. REYNOLDS; P.C., Prof. E.C. HILL; C., Rev. G.W. MARY; R. Sec., A.V. STULL; F. Sec., J.M. HARGON; Herald, Miss J. REYNOLDS; Deputy Herald, Mrs. M.C. HARGON; Guard, Mrs. M.C. MOORE; Sentinel, G.W. WILLIAMS; Medical Examiner, Dr. W.H. BENTLEY.
THE FIERY FIEND
Once More Visits Marion, and Leaves Some of the Business Portion in Ruins.
Early last Tuesday morning, while the better class of our citizens were in their beds sleeping off the weariness of their days’ labor, our cit was again attacked by the fiery fiend. The night was as clear as a bell, and not a breath of wind could be felt. Suddenly there rang out on the stillness of the night the shrill alarm of “fire.” This was shortly followed by the ringing of the church bells, and the sound of hurrying feet.
Hurrying from their beds, and glancing out their windows, it looked to one and all, as if the whole town was on fire, so bright was the light, while all parts of the city appeared as light as day, Gaining the open air, it was seen that the fire was on the northeast side of the square, and was situated in the cigar and tobacco manufactory of GOODALL & MOHLER. When the first persons reached the fire, the whole building was on fire from front to rear, and ASKEW’s block on the South, and the building occupied by the restaurant of ELLIOTT & Son’s were threatened, as well as other buildings in the near neighborhood.
The citizens responded promptly and in a short time the bucket brigade were at work on the threatened buildings. The flames had made such headway on the factory that nothing could be done to save it. The restaurant next on the West was on fire before the bucket brigade got to work; but by hard and persistent labor on their part, it was saved. A stable belonging to the factory firm, also was burned, while the dry house escaped almost unharmed. The windows in the Masonic Hall in Askew’s brick were scorched pretty badly, and were on fire several times, but were put out. Inside of an hour from the time the first alarm was given, the factory had burned to the ground, the threatened buildings saved, and the citizens had commenced to depart for their homes.
The origin of the fire is unknown. Several theories have been advanced. One theory is, that it may have caught from the stove used to dry the tobacco. Another is, that it was set on fire; and this theory is strongly believed. Especially from the evidence of our esteemed citizen Mr. R. T. PULLEY, who was one of the first to discover the fire, and give the alarm. His statement is “that when he first saw the fire, the flames were leaping out of a window in the northeast end of the second story, and that the lower sash of the window was either pushed up, or had been taken out. Now as window was closed when the factory was shut up the evening before, it shows pretty conclusively that the fire was the work of an incendiary.
The factory burned was erected last June by Messrs. Frank M. GOODALL and David R. MOHLER, and has been run ever since, and was doing a good business. The loss on the building amounts to about $800, and the value of the stock was between $5,000 and $6,000. The building and stock was insured for $2,700. This will put their loss at about $3,500. The damages to the other buildings were slight, and can be easily repaired.
SPARKS.
Chas. LEE, while manfully fighting the fire from the roof of the restaurant, lost his footing and rolled off the roof. No bones were broken.
A.J. BENSON, while hurrying to the fire and in passing between Askew Hall and the factory, he stumbled and fell flat. He didn’t lay there long. Ask him why.
The factory will not, we understand, be rebuilt, at least, not here in Marion.
WOLF CREEK.
Dr. James H. COLEMAN is convalescing from measles, therefore is not making his usual rounds.
J.W. GALLIMORE’s little son is confined to his room with measles and pneumonia combined.
Our enterprising farmer and merchant, J.N. WALKER, is preparing to further accommodate the public. He is erecting a black smith shop, and intends employing a first class smith. This is just what has been needed in this section for a number of years.
Revs. ROLAND and KEY have been holding a series of meetings at the Masonic Hall, near Wolf Creek, with good results, we hope. At least appearances indicate such. There were thirty seven conversions, and twenty five additions to the church at that place during the two weeks the meeting was in session. Rev. ROLAND is, in our opinion, one of God’s able evangelists, having an understanding of the scriptures seldom equaled by any in the ministry. We understand he hails from near Richview.
Marion Monitor
April 14, 1881
PERTINENT POINTS.
J.B. BAINBRIDGE has finished the repairs in this store.
Miss Jennie BROAD returned from St. Louis last Friday.
Miss Flora DAVIS arrived home from St. Louis last Saturday.
Miss Lou MITCHELL, who has been teaching school at Corinth, has finished and returned home.
Next Sunday evening, Elder JERMAINE will deliver a lecture in the Christian church on “The Signs of the Times.”
We understand that Prof. James TURNER, late of Attila, has bought Stone Fort property, and is, or will soon be, a citizen of Saline County.
W.H. EUBANKS, county clerk of Williamson, was in town Thursday. He was accompanied by J.R. LITTLE-Vienna Times.
Bro. PICKETT, of the Harrisburgh Chronicle, was elected Police Magistrate last week, and will deal out justice, to whom justice is due.
Walter MOORE and two lady friends made the Monitor office a pleasant visit last Monday afternoon. They inspected the mysteries of the art, and were shown relics of the late lamented. Call again.
For some time past the pastor of the Christian Church, Elder JERMAINE, has been delivering a series of lectures on the “Return of the Jews” and the “Second Coming of Christ.” Our Sunday morning last his theme was the “Important rave,” and at night he closed the series with a discourse on “Marriage.” To the thoughtful these lectures afforded a rare treat, and gave a vast deal of information not before known. Mr. JERMANE is certainly a master of his profession, and we are glad he is amongst us. As an orator, a clever gentleman and a worker he is a success, and while we sympathize with him in his late affliction, we also look forward to the time when his usual flow of spirits will return and his work, as of old, run smooth.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
The Mayor and Board of City Aldermen met in regular session at the office of the City Clerk, Monday evening, April 11, 1881. Present Mayor GODDARD, Aldermen CAMPBELL, KERN, DAVIS, EDWARDS and CALVERT. Minutes of last regular meeting was read and approved. Report of J.J. HENDRICKSON, City Marshall, was then read, approved and ordered filed. On motion of Alderman EDWARDS the following claims were allowed:
J.J. HENDRICKSON, Marshall…..25.00
T. DAVIS, work and seed for Park…..19.90
W.T. BARHAM, work on sidewalks…..1.50
Green B. HOBBS, work on sidewalks…..7.50
D.A. CONNELL, work on sidewalks…..2.50
Wayne BROCK, work on sidewalks…..4.75
GRIGGS, HILL & Co., 369 it lumber…..4.95
On motion of Alderman CAMPBELL the following Ordinance in reference to Compensation of City Officers was passed and approved unanimously:
Ordinance No. 38. Be it ordained by the City Council of Marion:
Sec. 1-That the city officers elect for the ensuing term shall receive such compensation as herein after provided, for the term of their respective office.
Sec. 2-The Mayor shall receive two dollars for each meeting of the city council, whether regular or special, actually attended by him.
Sec. 3-Each Alderman shall receive one dollar for each meeting of the city Council, whether regular or special, actually attended by him.
Sec. 4-The Clerk shall receive fifty dollars per annum, payable quarterly, and shall also receive the following fees: for issuing license, 50 cents; for giving certificate under seal of the city, 50 cents; for taking and filing bond, $1.
Sec. 5-The City Treasurer shall be paid a commission of two percentum of all monies received by the account of the city and disbursed by him, to be included in each monthly report and settlement with the clerk.
Sec. 6-The City Marshall shall be allowed a salary of twenty-five dollars per month, to be paid monthly, and in addition to the above all fees allowed by law to constables. Provided all such fees shall be collected off the parties convicted; provided further, that the above compensation of twenty-five dollars per month, shall be in full payment for his services when acting both as Marshall and ex-officio Street Commissioner.
Sec. 7-The City Attorney shall be allowed the sum of two dollars conviction fee in each case when a conviction is had, whether on default or not, to be taxed and collected as costs in each case; that when the fine and costs are in work upon the streets or the defendant is otherwise legally discharged, then the City Attorney’s fee of two dollars for conviction shall be paid by the city out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 8-The Board of Health shall each be allowed five dollars per annum.
Passed and approved this the 11th day of April, A.D. 1881.
LAKE CREEK.
A.W. AVRILL who for some time has been selling books in the country, is now selling maps and charts.
John HOFFORT came into town, and was looking for a horse swap, Dr. FELTS accompanied him. He traded him a three legged horse for a blind mare. The question is, who got cheated. Dr. FELTS wants to get a pair of artificial eyes, while John is in need of a wooden leg. We would suggest that they go snooks and send off and get the eyes and leg for the animals and they will be ready to tackle the best of them.
NORTH SCHOOL HOUSE.
We organized a Sunday school here a short time since. And we trust, under the supervision of Mr. HOBBS, it will be a great success.
Mr. Johnson STONE has returned from Missouri, where he has been spending part of the winter. Hope he has had a pleasant and profitable trip.
Mr. Abe FOZZARD has made quite an improvement about his residence in the shape of a new garden front fence, &c.
Mrs. OWEN has returned from Vincennes, Ind., where she has been spending a few weeks.
Mr. OWEN is still holding the fort.
CRAB ORCHARD.
Preaching at the Davis Prairie church every third Sunday, by Rev. H. BIGERS.
John P. LEWIS has been employed to teach the Summer school at Crab Orchard. Mr. L. is the boss of his profession.
Frank PEEBLES has sold his grocery store to Martin GUESS. Frank will take up his old profession of loafing and croqueting.
Any person wishing to contest the championship at croquet will have to call on John NORMAN. He wears the belt.
Lewis CORDER visited ST. Louis with stock last week.
Uncle Hiram MCCLUSKEY has submitted to the Garfield administration, and gone into business lively.
Tobe THOMPSON is canvassing these parts with pot and brush, varnishing.
The family of Mrs. Van ROGERS are still smiling. It is a girl.
W.M. CROUSER will farm and superintend for J.J. MOFIELD, this year.
Capt. F.M. NORMAN has been clearing and improving his farm on a large scale this Winter and Spring.
Jim MAYS contemplates a move to Oregon, or some other place in Spring. By the move Crab Orchard lose one of its __ working Democrats.
Bro. MOSS, colored, of Metropolis, preached to a large congregation at the Prairie church, a few nights ago.
Tom KLOPE drives J.J. MOFIELD’s self propelling wagon.
Tom EDWARDS is wrestling with typhoid pneumonia, but under the skillful treatment of Dr. MC., we hope he will recover.
Boss BURNETT died of typhoid pneumonia of the first inst. He leaves a wife and one child and a large number of relatives to mourn his loss.
THE GRAVE.
MILES-In Stone Fort, Ills., Marc 29 of Phthisis Pulmonalis, Laura, daughter of James and Sarah A. MILES, aged 19 years and 3 months.
She gave evidence of her spirit has gone to a better clime. Laura was an amiable young lady, and bore her sufferings with the greatest of patience. Her parents, brothers and sisters gave her every attention and followed her to the portals of death, but could go no further. They have the sympathy of numerous friends and associates. F.F. J. Carbondale papers please copy.
Marion Monitor
April 21, 1881
COTTAGE HOME.
Our friend John TOWNSEND sold his place, and expects to leave here this coming Summer. Though we expect a good neighbor in his place, yet we hate to give him up as John is a good neighbor and a good citizen.
The election for Trustees of this township was held on the 9th inst. The candidates for election were J.M. KILBRETH and J.A. ALLMAN. J.D. RUSHING, a very influential man, nominated Mr. KILBRETH and canvassed for him, while Mr. ALLMAN not only had a canvasser but ran a hack for the benefit of those who were not able to walk to the polls. Of course the sick and crippled all want. The result was in favor of Mr. KILBRETH by a majority of two votes. After the election was over the trustees called a meeting. A petition was presented to them asking for a line of division in district 3. Upon which a lively debate ensued between J.A. ALLMAN, G.J. BAKER, J.M. KILBRETH and T.G. DAVIS, but the petition was finally laid on the table until the next meeting, as L.T. RUSHING one of the Board, was not able to be present.
PERTINENT POINTS.
Mrs. Dr. EVANS left last week on a visit to friends in Missouri.
C.J. NORMAN is happy. Boy. Mother and son doing well.
B.L. WASHBURN, of Carterville, was in the city Saturday and Sunday.
Rome COLLINS and Chas. DUNAWAY spent a part of last Sunday in Carterville.
Eld. JERMANE expects to move his family from Carbondale to this city, soon.
Jerome COLLINS went home to Anna Monday afternoon to vote and visit relatives.
Prof. C.C. STOTLAR, of Herrin’s Prairie, was in the city Saturday last on business.
Rev. SCAWTHON delivered an Easter sermon to a large congregation last Sunday morning.
Miss Sarah JERMANE, of Carbondale, the amiable daughter of Eld. JERMANE, spent Sunday last in this city.
A pleasant little euchre party was held at the residence of M. CANTOR, last Friday evening. A pleasant time is reported.
The Christian Sabbath-school held an election last Sunday for Secretary and Miss Meta GOODALL was chosen by acclamation.
A number of young ladies and gentlemen, spent a pleasant evening _____ Mrs. GALLAGHER’s last Saturday evening, as the guests of the Misses LEWIS.
The election returns show that Roy GODDARD was a little ahead, while his companions on the ticket nearly all came in with good Pace.
On Sunday evening, May 1, Elder JERMANE will deliver an address in the Christian church to the young people and more especially to the young men.
Messrs. L.A. GODDARD, W.T. DAVIS and John GOODALL went to Anna Tuesday morning to see after the welfare of relatives who were there in the Asylum.
The ceremony of receiving applicants into full fellowship of the church will take place at the M.E. church next Sunday morning. Rev. SCAWTHON will officiate. ‘
Elder JERMANE delivered a lecture last Sunday evening at the Christian church on “The Sign of The Times.” It was an able address, and was well received by the large congregation present.
Geo. W. TATE, a farmer living near Benton, Ill., was recently robbed of $100 on a train at Sedalia, Mo.- they robber snatching the roll of money from his hand while he was in the act of cashing a check offered to TATE by a confederate in the plot.
The election for school director last Saturday passed off quietly but little interest being shown in the result. J.H. DUNCAN was elected without opposition. The amendment to appropriate $1,000 for building an addition to the school house was carried by twenty majority. But seventy votes were case in all.
A young man by the name of JACKSON, living at Carterville, was run over and instantly killed by the cars at that place Saturday last. It appears that he has been in the bait of jumping on moving trains, and has been repeatedly warned of the danger of so doing. He paid no heed, however. On Saturday while a coal train was doing some switching in that yard, he jumped on a moving car, and climbed to the top. While there he was struck by the roof of a gram house that projected over the track and knocked down on the track. The wheels passed over his body near the shoulders, mangling it fearfully. Death was almost instantaneous. His age was about 19 years.
CITY ELECTION RETURNS.
Never was there a more exciting canvass an election in this city than the one that took place last Tuesday. No less than five tickets were in the field, although some of the candidates were on more than one ticket. The Citizen’s Ticket was elected completely. The following is a complete summary of the votes polled and the lucky ones:
Mayor
L.A. GODDARD…..92
J.R. LITTLE…..70
City Attorney
W.H. WARDER…..90
L.D. HARTWELL…..75
City Clerk
J.M. EUBANKS…..100
E.E. MITCHELL…..62
City Treasurer
A.M. PACE…..107
J.M. BURKHART…..57
Aldermen
C.M. EDWARDS…..92
Thos. J. GOODALL…..90
J.M. CAMPBELL…..84
Shannon HOLLAND…..80
R. BORTON…..70
A. MCINTURFF…..69
Scattering…..8
Messrs. E.E. MITCHELL and J.M. BURKHART were not candidates and used their influence for their opponents. This accounts for the light vote they received.
Marion Monitor
April 28, 1881
PERTINENT POINTS.
Miss Annie MCINTURFF is visiting in this city.
George and Joab GOODALL are away on a purchasing tour.
W.M. STONE, of Centralia, was in the city Thursday last.
Frank M. GOODALL returned home Tuesday from a prolonged business trip.
Social parties were given last week by Miss Estella LODGE and Mrs. M. CANTOR. A good time was had by both.
Dr. J.W. VICK has sold his business in this city, and left Tuesday morning for Missouri.
Street Commissioner HENDRICKSON had the street scraper at work on the streets the fore part of the week.
Miss Alice HINCHCLIFF, of Carbondale who has been making a prolonged visit in this city, returned home Monday.
Miss Annie GOODALL, who is now in St. Louis attending school, is expected home soon. Her many friends will be glad to welcome her home.
Several couples of friends of Miss Minnie CLINE gave her a surprise last Friday evening and a social good time was enjoyed.
Miss Hattie LINN is in the city, and is staying at the residence of Dr. E.L. DENISON. She expects to leave soon for Denver, Colorado.
Elder JERMANE will deliver a lecture in the Christian Church next Sunday evening to the young men, and he invites the young ladies to be present and see that it is done right.
John EDWARDS, son of Alderman EDWARDS, who has been attending Johnson’s Commercial School at St. Louis, retuned home last Saturday and will stay.
The meeting of the M.C.T.U last Monday evening was not well attended, and but little interest was shown. Miss Flora DAVIS was the only one appointed on the Literary program that was prepared. She gave an excellent reading.
The “reputed” editor of the Monitor, Mister METSGAR, and George Washington YOUNG, the real editor, will be attended to as is befitting next week. We haven’t the time or space this week.-Press.