Marion Monitor
Dec. 2, 1880
LOCAL NEWS
Jasper BREWER of Rock Creek, has gone South with a load of poultry.
Miss Jannie SIMPSON of Vienna, is visiting friends in this city this week.
Levi FERRELL of Saline precinct, is deputy sheriff. Head quarters in Marion.
W.L. STARRETT of Crab Orchard, has moved to Carriers Mills, Saline county.
It has been reported that Hon. John R.
THOMAS intended moving to Carbondale. The Massac Journal says.
Mr. John H. WISE has a letter in this issue of the Monitor, from Kansas. John is a good writer, and will occasionally “drop a line” from the west.
Messrs. James and A.F. MCINTURFF, returned home from Clyde, Kansas, last week. The former “went west” in Oct., and spent several days in Cloud, and adjourning counties, surveying the fields.
Mr. C.H. DAVIS has returned home from a visit to Parkersville, Kansas, where he has spent several days. Charlie is a valuable accession to the society of young folks, especially those musically inclined. We predict a string band for the winter campaign.
The Christian order is contemplating calling Elder JERMAINE, to their pulpit in this city. The Elder has preached a few discourses in this city, and so far as we have heard, has given entire satisfaction. In fact, many say that his equal, seldom, if ever, preached at their church in Marion. We wish them an abundant success.
Hon. John R. THOMAS is authorizes us to deny the report that he intends removing to Carbondale. On the contrary Capt. THOMAS feels now, more than ever before that Massac County is his home, and Metropolis the place. He loves the people of Jackson county, but he can’t go back on old Massac by 740 votes.
Rev. J.A. SCARRITT, the newly elected Elder for the M.E. church for this, the Mt. Vernon District, preached in Anna on last Sunday morning to a well filled house, in an eloquent and interesting manner, making many friends, and doing the churches that chose him Elder credit-Anna Advocate.
J.M. HORGAN is dispensing drugs at J.C. MITCHELL’s.
Sylvester EUBANKS takes pleasure in waiting on his customers, and seeing that they get correct weight.
The public school festival was as successful as our most sangu(?) friends expected. Proceeds about $50 net.
Persons wishing instruction on Piano or Organ or in through base, will call on Flora SCAWTHON.
A little girl near Grand Chain, (Pulaski county,) a few days ago, caught the sleeve of her dress in a sorghum mill, and had her arm crushed, from which she died, a few days after.
Elder PRIOR of Metropolis, and MCALPIN, pastor of the Baptist church, in this city, paid us a visit last Wednesday. They were engaged in a series of meetings which we hope will end in great good.
This week closes the official records of the outgoing county officers. Their successors enter upon their duties next Monday. In this county, J.W. HARTWELL, States Attorney, and M.S. STRIKE, Circuit Clerk, retire, after a long and successful administration.
Mr. A.B. GROGAN has moved to Centralia. His family left Marion yesterday morning for their new home. Bradley is an industrious man, and will do well wherever an opening is found for him.
South Haven, Kansas
Nov. 20, 1880
Ed. Monitor:
After a long absence, I once more greet the readers of the Monitor with a few words.
I am now in Southern Kansas, within five miles of the Indian territory line. This is a comparatively infant country; being recently settled by poor, but hardy settlers, from the Eastern States; after whom, came men with capital, and investing a considerable amount of money in stock, contributed greatly to the building up of the country. Next came merchants, and other business men, until now, we have one of the most flourishing counties in the State, and only ten years old. This is a fine, san_y, rolling prairie country, of the very best soil and a very fine stock and grazing country, , well watered, very valuable for agriculture pursuits. There are numerous railroads now passing through the country. We have a number of flourishing towns; and taking everything into consideration, we have one of the most desirable countries to live in that our “Grand Old Republic” can boast of.
Notwithstanding the prevailing cry in the East, of high winds, sand-storms, grasshoppers, and drouths, we have plenty to eat and wear, with a high, and dry, atmosphere, pure and wholesome and naturally healthy.
Being a good stock country, men with small capitals will do well to come here; and by economizing, they can double their money in a year.
Our public school system is the best in the West. I am now engaged in teaching in the country. I can see six other schools from my school house.
Churches are numerous.
If there are any persons in your country who contemplate coming west; I would say to such, you cannot do better than to come to Kansas. Be not discouraged by reports of famine, but come ahead and verify the adage, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
I will write you more, anon, of our Embryonic State. John H. WISE.
Marion Monitor
Dec. 16, 1880
LOCAL NEWS
Frank LOWE, who has been in Kansas for a short time, returned home Saturday.
City Marshal HENDRICKSON is too heavy for the transgressors. They come to time at his bidding.
Judge J.E. GALLAGHER has been confined to his room for several days on account of ill health.
H.T. GODDARD has advertised his personal property for sale. We understand he will go to Carterville.
Elder JERMAINE will preach at the Christian Church next Sunday morning and evening.
Our old friend Elijah SPILLER who has been confined to his bed for some time with typhoid pneumonia, we are happy to say is able to be out on our streets again.
We regret to learn that Mrs. CHAMNESS suffered the amputation of a leg Monday, caused by Erysipelas.
The Temperance folks met at the Christian Church on Monday night, and a pleasant hour was spent in singing, with select reading by Miss Flora DAVIS.
Elder JERMAINE came over from Carbondale Saturday and filled his appointment at the Christian church.
John W. HOOPER of Nevada has sold his farm north of Marion near Jeffersonville, in this county to Geo. M. MOORE, of Lake Creek.
On last Monday night through an invitation, the Marion string band went out to Uncle Jimmie MCINTURF’s 3 miles south of town and gave him some music.
Mr. Henry GRAY who for some months past has been confined to his home with typhoid fever, was in town Monday last. He is able to be about, but is not yet clear of fever.
Mr. J.H. DUNCAN of Herrin’s Prairie, is yet troubled with the slow fever and unable for business. John is an active young man and his return to his place in active life is greatly desired by those who are acquainted with him.
Last Saturday night while in sweet repose, we were awakened by the melodious strains of music by the Marion string band, which was highly appreciated by us. The selections were fine and numerous. Thanks boys, call again.
The Jackson county Era says: Gen. LOGAN, wife and son left last Monday, for Washington, to assume his Senatorial duties, having almost entirely recovered from the attack of Rheumatism which he has been suffering from for quite awhile.
Mr. J.R. ENNIS is canvassing this county, taking orders for Odd Fellows and Masonic charts. He has delivered 52 at Crab Orchard, 55 at Corinth and 42 at Lake Creek, and delivered goods. Those who have received them are well pleased and recommend them to the fraternity. Next week, the weather permitting, Mr. ENNIS will be in the County again, and visit those he has not met.
Marion Public Schools
E.C. HILL, Principal and Teacher
Miss Ida M. BUCKLEY, Assitant.
Roll of Honor-Class A
Students who are deserving of honorable mention having been neither absent nor tardy during the month of Nov. 1880.
Room A.
Ex. DAVIS, Willie E. HILL, Samuel GOODALL, Alonzo EDWARDS, Effie GOODALL, Grace HUNDLEY, Etta ROBERTSON, Etta LANG, Katie SCAWTHON, Gussie JACKSON, Lina GODDARD, George BENSON, Laura HUNDLEY, Maggie JACKSON, Mertie GOODALL, Mollie GROGAN, Annie GRIDER, Nora CALVERT.
Room B.
Lena DUNCAN, Blanch CALVERT, Mary BENTLY, Maud BAINBRIDGE, Ella GOODALL, Jane GRIDER, Vinnie DUNCAN, Nettie MITCHELL, Johnie CAMPBELL, Jonnie BROCK, Samuel ROBERTSON, Willie SIMPSON, Walter PRIDE, Johnie CABANISS. J.W. KEELER, Teacher.
Room C.
Ethan ALLEN, Robert ALLEN, Eddie BENTLEY, Grace CALVERT, Robert DUNSTON, Eddie DOTY, Duke ENSMINGER, Sallie FEATOR, James A. GOODALL, George PERIGEN, Eddie HARTWELL, Ida DOTY. M.E. GOODALL, Teacher.
Room D.
Willie HENDRICKSON, Willie DUNSTON, Willie DAVENPORT, Lloyd CAMPBELL, Earl JACKSON, Eddie DAVIS, Arthur HILL, George STEPHENS, George BOOTH, Lou CLEMENS, Grace DELOACH, Bertie LITTLE, Daisy NORMAN, Anna THOMPSON, Grace PRIDE, Edna MAY, Lora GODDARD. Helen F. YOST, Teacher.
HE WAS NOT MURDERED.
In our last week’s issue we published an item stating that Hort. HENDRICKSON, brother of James HENDRICKSON our city Marshal had been brutally murdered by unknown parties while out deer hunting in Todle county, Minn. But we are happy to say that the report was untrue, much to the gratification of his relatives and friends in this county. The Vendale, Minn., Journal, says: “The report that Hort HENDRICKSON had been shot and killed was a mistake. Hort is still alive to vote the republican ticket and kill as many deer as any man of his size. The HENDRICKSON boys were quite successful on their last hunting trip.
Andrew Jackson 487 A.F. and A.M. of Corinth.
Elected the following officers at their last meeting for the ensuing year: Geo. ROBERTS, W.M.; H.C. MITCHELL, L.W.; W.W. WEAVER, J.W.; James NORRIS, Treas.; J..M. CRENSHAW, Secretary.
Public installation the 27 inst. At Zion church at 11 a.m. Address on the order by Rev. A.B. ROHOBAUGH.
Proceedings of City Council.
Dec. 13th, 1880
The mayor and City aldermen met in regular session at the office of City Clerk on Monday the 13th day of Dec. A.D. 1880. Present. Hon. L.A. GODDARD, mayor. Aldermen-T.J. GOODALL, J.M. CAMPBELL, C.M. KERN, Thomas DAVIS and J.L. CALVERT. J.R. LITTLE, Clerk.
Minuets of the previous meeting read and approved. Report of J.J. HENDRICKSON, Marshal for the month of November, read and approved, and ordered filed. On motion of T.J. GOODALL, the following claims were allowed:
G.W. WHITE, work on sidewalks…..$1.00
W.D. DALLAS, work on sidewalks…..4.00
R.S.B. DELOACH, work on sidewalks…..3.50
Marion SANDERS, work on streets…..5.50
G.B. HOBBS, work on sidewalks…..6.50
A.J. CASADD, work on streets…..2.50
Lucian HOLLAND, work on streets…..2.50
Grigg, Hill and Co., lumber for sidewalks…..23.69
A.B. GROGAN, plowing park…..2.00
L.P. ASKEED, lumber for sidewalk…..8.12
Thomas DAVIS, hauling for streets…..22.75
Isaac STEPHENS, hauling lumber for sidewalk…..2.10
Othello SIMMONS, work on streets…..1.50
T.M. TEAGUE, work on streets…..5.75
Hendrickson and Holland, hauling for streets…..18.15
M.W. BARHAM, work on streets…..4.00
Jno. W. BURTON, Atty fee, case F.M. NORMAN
J.J. HENDRICKSON, services as Marshal…..25.00
Board Adjourned until next regular meeting. L.A. GODDARD, mayor. J.R. LITTLE, Clerk.
The following persons were by the County Commissioners appointed Road Supervisors for the ensuing year:
Town 8, Range 1
Dis. 1. Jacob WEST, Dis. 2 Tipton WHITECOTTEN, Dis. 3 Julios HILL, Dis. 4 Thos. SPILLER, Dis. 5 Jno. SWEET.
Town 9 Range 1
Dis. 1 B.F. NORTON, Dis. 2 J.C. MARTIN, Dis. 3 Geo. CROWTHER, Dis. 4 Frank DUNCAN, Dis. 5 Carroll WAGGONER, Dis. 6 Fountain PHILLIP, Dis. 7 W.H. MURRAY.
Town 10 Range 1
Dis. 1 Jno. OGDEN Jr., Dis. 2 Jas. F. SMITH, Dis. 3 M.V. MANN, Dis. 4 G.B. GOODMAN, Dis. 5 Jas. ARMSTRONG, Dis. 6 Frank CHILDERS.
Town 2 Range 8
Dis. 1 S.A. HARRISON, Dis. 2 John CHILDERS, Dis. 3 Baran MANN, Dis. 4 Chas. WALKER, Dis. 5 James FERGES.
Town 9 Range 2
Dis. 1 A. HUDGENS, Dis. 2 Thos. COX, Dis. 3 Wm. A. CHAMNESS, Dis. 4 Turner ROBERTS.
Town 10 Range 2
Dis. 1 W.D. DUNN, Dis. 2 Jas. STEPHENS, Dis. 3 John JACK, Dis. 4 Mon. JACK, Dis. 5 Henry MOULTON, Dis. 6 Thomas HUDGENS, Dis. 7 Andy HAWKINS, Dis. 8 L.L. TOLER, Dis. 9 G.W. CHITTY
Town 8 Range 3
Dis. 1 Jno. DAMB, Dis. 2 Jno. H. KOPP, Dis. 3 J.V. COPHER, Dis. 4 J.T. OTEY
Town 9 Range 3
Dis 1 R.M. JONES, Dis. 2 Jas SWAFFORD, Dis. 3 A.G. PULLY, Dis. 4 Lindsey MILLER, Dis. 5 Jas. A. ROBERTS
Town 10 Range 3
Dis. 1 T.J. WILLIARD, Dis. 2 Henry BASINGER, Dis. 3 Ben COCKE, Dis. 4 Wm. SMITH, Dis. 5 J.N. NANCE.
Town 8 Range 4
Dis. 1 John S. STRIKE, Dis. 2 M.J. GILL, Dis. 3 W.W. WEAVER, Dis. 4 Wm. BALDWIN, Dis. 5 M.W. FULLER, Dis. 6 Wm. NIX
Town 9 Range 4
Dis. 1 Jno. W. TURNER, Dis.2 James CULBRETH, Dis. 3 Jno. SPRINGHEART, Dis. 4 W.V. ALLEN, Dis. 5 Don SMITH
Town 10 Range 4
Dis. 1 Jas. C. TURNER, Dis. 2 Geo. W. GREER, Dis. 3 Beasley TRAMMEL, Dis. 4 John E. EDMUNDSON, Dis. 5 Wm. BRADFORD.
Fence Viewers.
Western Precinct-Jno. DITMORE, Wm. CAMPBELL and Wiloby BUSH.
Eight Mile-Joseph MARTIN, Johnson STONE and Wm. HINDMAN.
Grassy-Jno. A. ALMAN, Jacob RANDLEMAN and I.N. WALKER
Herrin’s Prairie-David HERRIn, J.W. BLAIR and Wm. STOTHOR Jr.
Bainbridge-Thos. COX, Thos. WATSON and Frank BROWN.
Carterville-Benj. WASHBURN, Abram FOWLER and Andrew JACKSON.
Southern-H. BASSINGER, J.C. MILLER and Geo. NEWTON.
Lake Creek-Abram KELLEY, Thos. NEWTON and Adolph DEARING.
Marion-W.P. REESE, Geo. W. LAMASTER and W.J. SPILLER.
Union-O.P. HENSON, D.M. LEWIS and I.W. WILLIAMS.
Northern-H.W. BEERS, F.O. SIMMS and S.F. MITCHELL.
Crab Orchard-W.P. TODD, B.F. DAVIS and C.A. FURLONG.
Rock Creek-M.J. BREWER, Hiram DUTY and Jno BURNETT.
Saline-Wat MOFIELD, J.M. WRIGHT and Jas HENSHAW.
Marion Monitor
Dec. 23, 1880
LOCAL NEWS
Brother SCAWTHON occupied the pulpit at the M.E. Church last Sunday evening.
The Benton Standard says: Mr. BAKER, of Williamson county is once again a law student in Benton. His old friends gladly welcome him back.
The Christian church was well attended last Sunday, morning and evening to hear the religious discourse of Elder JERMAINE. We understand he is to give a course of lectures soon.
We learn that Charlie DAVIS, of Marion, has purchased an interest in a drug store at Crainville. The firm name will be known as CLINE and DAVIS. Success, gentlemen.
Mr. James THOMPSON of Carterville, lost a very valuable New Foundland dog one day last week, by being run over by the train.
Misses Anna GOODALL and Ida WILEY, who have been attending Catholic School at St. Louis, returned home Wednesday to spend the Holidays.
The Directors of the Williamson Co. Agricultural Board met last Monday week and fixed the time of holding the Fair for 1881, to commence Tuesday, Sept. 27, and continue four days. The house and grounds were rented for one year Joseph THOMPSON for $50.
Miss Alice BUCKLEY, sister of Miss Ida BUCKLEY, the assistant teacher of our Public school, who has been attending Normal at Carbondale, returned home last Saturday to spend the holidays with her parents.
Marion Chapter No. 127, O.E.S., elected the following officers for the ensuing year: C.M. EDWARDS, W.P.; Miss Ella HUNDLEY, W.M.; Mrs. M.A. NANCE, W.A.; Mrs. C.M. EDWARDS, Con., Mrs. J.M. CAMPBELL, Treas.; Jos. FOZZARD, Sec., and Jos. HOPPER, Sentinel.
Marion Chapter No. 100, R.A.M., elected the following officers for the ensuing year: C.M. EDWARDS, M.E.H.P.; _.H. REYNOLDS, King; Jas. A. NELSON, Scribe; L.A.GODDARD, C. of H.; Jos. FOZARD, P.S.; S.S. VICK, R.A.C.; J.J. HENDRICKSON, 3rd V; W.DUNCAN, 2nd V; Adam MCINTURFF, 1st. V.; Jas. WASHBURN, Treas.; A.N. LODGE, Sec.; Jos. HOPPER, Sentinel.
Miss Georgia WROTON, of Harrisburg, writes and says she is completely lost without the Monitor, she encloses subscription for three months. That shows how the Monitor is appreciated abroad as well as at home.
The following officers for Fellowship Lodge, No. 89 A.F. & A.M., were elected on last Friday night to serve for the ensuing year: L.A. GODDARD, W.M.; A.J. BENSON, S.W.; G.W. BROCK, J.W.; J.M. BURKHART, Treas.; A.N. LODGE, Sec.; C.M. EDWARDS, S.D.; J.J. HENDRICKSON, J.D.; S.S. VICK, Chap.; Joseph HOPPER, Tyler; R.M. HUNDLEY and M.W. ROBERTSON, Stewart.
At a regular meeting of Marion Lodge, 1944, K. of H. last Tuesday night, the following officers were elected: Lige SPILLER, Dict.; F.M. SPARKS, Ast. Dict.; M.R. HOPPER, Reporter; R.L. MCKEAN, Financial Reporter; F.M. GOODALL, Chap.; A.F. MCINTURFF, Guide; Chris MATHEWS, Guardian; Spence BLANKENSHIP, Sent; Drs. G.W. EVENS and A.N. LODGE, M.D. Ex.; Trustees, M.C. CAMPBELL, Tom DAVIS, J.H. DUNCAN. Rep to Grand Lodge, A.N. LODGE. Alt. J.M. BURKHART.
MARRIED.
CLARK-GRANT. ON the 19th inst. By Rev. _ BURDITT, at the brides residence in Williamson county, Mr. F.M. CLARK of Carbondale to Miss Ruth GRANT.
May their voyage through life be bright and pleasant, is the wish of the Monitor.
A NEW FIRM.
Mr. M.R. HOPPER, will this week open a new stock of groceries in the frame building north of the Bank. We take pleasure in making this announcement, not only because of the fact that a new firm is transacting business in Marion, but we are assured that the new applicant for public patronage is a worth man, and from a long experience in business qualifies him for the business that awaits him.
FROM BLAIRSVILLE.
Mr. John ELLET, the new merchant is doing a thriving business in the way of buying furs, quails, rabbits, etc.
Mr. Charles BOEREN the blacksmith, is on the sick list this week.
Postmaster SPRAGUE has a very bad cold.
The school at Bethel, is progressing finally under the instruction of Miss Emma HENDERSON.
Mr. Standly BELL, one of Westerns old settlers is on the eve of selling his entire farm to a gentleman from Indiana.
Mr. Wm. MCCALL is preparing to build a fine dwelling on his farm.
Mr. James MOSS is making preparations to have a neat Cottage erected this coming spring.
Mr. James HOWELL and his son S.C. HOWELL, have a large crop of tobacco for sale to the highest bidder.
Mr. Cunningham KENNEDY is building a fine brick residence, and when completed will be the best in the west part of the county.
JOTTINGS BY THE WAY.
The village of Corinth is improving somewhat. Dr. H.C. MITCHELL is about completing a brick smoke house with a cellar beneath.
Roberts & Co., have under way a much needed improvement to their store room-a huge wareroom. When completed it will afford increased facilities for the large and increasing business of the firm.
Mr. CORDER, the blacksmith, has just completed a new brick chimney to his dwelling house, and is putting up an addition to the same.
Geo. ROBERTS, Esq. has just finished a large apple house, about five hundred bushels were in his barn during the extremely cold weather, and were considerably damaged by freezing.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
At the meeting of Marion chapter No. 127, Order of Easter Star, the following resolutions were adopted:
Our beloved sister, Mrs. RANSOM departed this life for the continent of Heaven at Bunker Hill, on Sunday night, Dec. 5th, 1880, at 12 o’clock.
Resolved, That we mourn the loss of a good and faithful sister, who actions and Christian examples have endeared her to us all, and who many kind words and good deeds will remember by us, as well as the whole community.
Resolved, That we tender to the bereaved family our unfeigned sympathy and that consolation the world can neither give nor take away, for she is with One who will never forsake those who trust in Him.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the Records of the Chapter, and that the Secretary be requested to furnish one of the family of the deceased and to each of the county papers for publication.
Mrs. M.A. NANCE, Mrs. C.M. EDWARDS, Mrs. J.M. CAMPBELL}Com.
MARION PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Honor Roll Class B.
High School Department.
Class B-Nannie HUNDLEY & Althoa HUNDLEY
Class C-Dora VICK, Cora LEWIS, Emma HUDGENS & Leonard ELLIS.
Grammar Department.
Eighth Grade
Grace HUNDLEY, Mettie GOODALL, Ettie ROBERTSON & Nannie REYNOLDS.
Seventh Grade
Katie SCAWTHON & Willie E. HILL
Sixth Grade
Lucinda YOUNG, Annie GRIDER & Leona FEATOR.
Primary Department.
First Grade
Wiley DENISON, Dewitt PRIDE, Lloyd CAMPBELL, Samuel SNYDER, Mary EWEN, Ada FEATOR & Grace EUBANKS.
Second Grade
Mary DAVENPORT, Grace EVANS, Lora GODDARD, Earl JACKSON & George BOOTH.
E.C. HILL, Principal.
PLEASANT GROVE SCHOOL.
Mr. W.H. HARTWELL teacher of the Pleasant Grove School, handed us the following report for publication, and reports the school in a flourishing condition.
George ERWIN, Louisa ERWIN, John ERWIN, Susan HANDKINS, Virginia DAVIS, Lucy V. FOWLER, Lavena DAVIS, Samuel O. CLARIDA, Margaret PEEBLES, Laura MATHEWS, Richard MATHEWS, Luvena CLARIDA, Sarah J. BAKER, Antha L. MATHEW, Robert CLARIDA, Elmer ERWIN, Ulysus F. ERWIN, David FOWLER, Florance MORRISON, Theodore O’NEAL, Samuel ONEAL, Ida ONEAL, Sarah E. ONEAL, Melta ONEAL, Furdon ONEAL, Stephen D. DAVIS, Louesa KING, James KING, John R. KING, Wallas PEEBELS, Louisa NORMAN, Anna C. KING, George MANDREL, Dela HENDRICKSON, Hiram HENDRICKSON, Elizabeth CULBRETH, William R. DAVIS, Elizabeth CUTRELL, Robert HANDKINS, Archable BO_N, William BROOKS, George E. VARNER, Edgar DAVIS, John D. DAVIS, Lucy A. TURNER, Dela HARRISON, Thomas SWANN, Charles SWANN, Raleigh MATTHEWS, Monroe SWANN. W.H. HARTWELL, Teacher.