Marion Monitor
December 1, 1881
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
At last meeting of Anchor Lodge, no. 454, I.O.G.T., the following resolutions on the death of Dr. C.V. COREY were adopted:
Whereas; It hath pleased the Right Worthy Grand Worthy Chief Templar of this Universe to remove after a long and painful illness from our lodge on earth to the Grand Lodge above our beloved Charter Member, Dr. C.V. COREY; be it-
Resolved; That in the death of Bro. COREY this Lodge has lost one of its oldest and truest members, the wife and kind and loving husband, the children and indulgent father and the community a worthy and useful citizen.
Resolved; That we tender to the family of the departed brother the sincere sympathy of the surviving members in this sad dispensation of the Right Worthy Grand Worthy Chief Templar trust that their loss is his gain,
Resolved, That this lodge will pay the customary honors and tributes to the memory of the deceased brother, and adopt the usuals symbols of mourning.
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the County papers for publication and be spread upon the records of the Lodge. Chas. W. METZGAR, Altha HUNDLEY, W.L. BENSON, Committee.
PERTINENT POINTS
John M. CRUSE has credit on our books for subscription paid to date. Thanks.
L.A. BROWNING, of St. Louis, a brother of the genial Judge, was in the city Tuesday.
Griffin J. BAKER, County Commissioner elect, made us a very pleasant call on Wednesday last.
The “Little” COOK has got her divorce, and says she is ready for another fellow.
Mrs. S.J. CLINE, the popular land lady of the Cline House, has credit on our books for subscription to date and in advance.
Messrs. ALLMAN and GENTRY, two of the solid farmers of Grassy precinct made the Monitor office a very agreeable call Monday last.
Rev. RODMAN failed to connect with __ arrangements to occupy the Baptist Church last Saturday and Sunday, but will be on hand next Saturday and Sunday.
We are pleased to add the name of Judge Geo. W. YOUNG, of Marion, Ills. To our subscription list. The Judge is a gentleman of sterling worth and Republican and while we are looking around for Congress timber, it would be well to consider his qualities.-Cairo Three States.
Commissioner SCOBY, of Crab Orchard, was in the city Tuesday last.
W.S. TAYLOR, the drummer with the big wagon, was in the city Tuesday last.
Miss Luella BAINBRIDGE went to Carbondale Friday last on a visit to friends and relatives.
Dr. U.C. CARSON, of Crab Orchard, made us a short but pleasant visit Tuesday last.
We are instructed to send the Monitor regularly to Joseph PENTICOST as Cottage Home. So ordered.
A little child of Jas. HINDMAN, of Carbondale, was terribly burned by fire last Saturday, her dress catching from the grate.
We met Squire MORRIS and J.R. GRANT, of Northern, on the streets Monday last and they reported everything quiet in their neighborhood.
We had the pleasure last Thursday evening of attending a literary exhibition given by the Soc__ society of the Normal at Carbondale. The pieces were all well rendered and the acting in the drams was good for amateurs, Miss Alice M. BUCKLEY, a Williamsonite gave a recitation in a superb manner. Which is as it should be.
The Marion Temperance Band has disbanded. At a meeting Monday night last they resolved to disband. Messrs. Frank COPELAND and Sid TYNER, two of the best players, will play in the old band. There is not patronage enough in Marion to keep up two bands and it was known to be only a question of time before one or the other would go under. And so it has been.
Louis W. THROGMORTON, of Grassy, has credit on our books for his subscription paid to date. Many thanks.
Judge HARKER is rapidly recovering from the operation on his arm and expects to be home in Carbondale soon.
A.G. PULLEY, one of Williamson’s substantial farmers, made the Monitor office a pleasant visit Monday.
Judge WILLIAMS, of Benton, says he has heard so much about the Monitor that he wants to receive it regularly. So ordered.
Our staunch friend in Eight Mile, Thomas E. STERNE, handed us $2 the other day with orders to keep the Monitor coming to him regularly as he could not do without it.
Miss Emma STOCK’s one of the most talented teachers of this county, was in the city Friday last on a business trip. She reports fine success with her school in Eight Mile precinct.
We understand that arrangements are under way to have Prof. Jas. W. BROWNLEE of the Southern Illinois Normal give an elocutionary entertainment in this city. The gentleman is a first class elocutionist and will have a large audience if he concludes to come.
G.W. WILLIFORD, of Glendale, Ind., has credit on our books for subscription paid in advance.
Judge J.H. MANIER made the Monitor office a very pleasant visit Friday morning last.
Jas. A. BAINBRIDGE came from Carbondale and partook of the Thanksgiving turkey under the parental roof.
Miss Genie LEWIS, one of Carterville’s school ma’ams, ate her Thanksgiving turkey at her home in this city.
Hon. F.M. YOUNGBLOOD, of Benton wishes to be a subscriber of “the best paper in the section” and to that end will receive the Monitor regularly.
The Monitor is ordered to go henceforth and hereafter to Hon. S.M. MITCHELL at Corinth, as he considers it the best paper ever published in the county.
Geo. O. MITCHELL of Corinth, likes to keep up with the times, and to that end he called at his office Thursday last and subscribed for the “best paper in the county.”
Prof. C.C. STOTLAR, the talented principal of the Carbondale schools was in the city Thursday last on a visit to his many friends here. He has our thanks for a deposit for money on his subscription.
COURT ITEMS
The case of HILLIARD, who killed Bruce HENDRICKSON at Crab Orchard last fall, will be tried in Franklin county, a change of venue having been granted.
Two brothers named BOLIN from Franklin county were indicted at the last session of the Grand Jury for creating a riot near Carterville. And on Monday last they were arrested here in Marion and jailed. They are old enough to know better.
The attention of the Circuit Court is held this week with the case of John ROBINSON indicted for the killing of CAGLE at Crainville a year ago. The prosecution is conducted by State’s Attorney CLEMONS and Judge WHITAKER, while Jerome CALVERT and Hartwell brothers defend.
The case of CONNOERS for the killing of METZGER at Carterville last June will come up before the court the last of the week. J.W. HARTWELL assists in the prosecution, and Messrs. BURTON and PEEBLES conduct the defense having been appointed by Judge BROWNING.
The case of RUSSELL killing STOCKS about a year and a half ago occupied the attention of the Circuit Court the best part of last week. The prosecution was conducted by States Attorney CLEMONS and W.W. BARR assisted by J.W. PEEBLES. Messrs. ALLEN, DUFF and HARTWELL for the defense. The case was given to the jury at 10 o’clock Thursday night, and after hanging 24 hours they returned a verdict of acquittal.
GRASSY GROUPS
Thanksgiving supper at John PULLEE’s, was well attended. It was a grand affair, the table being loaded with the choicest viands, and all enjoyed themselves hugely.
The charade party at the residence of Mr. PULLEE Friday night was a success in every particular, the young folks remaining until a late hour.
Chas. JONES’ upper lip is now ready for grazing. Don’t pasture too heavy, Charlie, or there will not be as good a s_and in the Spring.
Ben L. WASHBURN, we notice, makes very frequent visits down this way. One of Marion’s school marms is said to be the attraction.
J.B. DRUKE, our smithy, says he must have money, and if he cannot get it any other way he will use law.
While out hunting last Thursday Dr. BAKER had his face slightly scratched by a shot from the gun of M.L. BAKER. The Dr. is good for a broken neck or something of the kind yet. Sometime ago he fell into a well his men were digging and came near breaking his back. Better be more careful Doc.
Mrs. Nellie TOWNSEND met with a severe accident last Saturday evening. She had started to a friends house on horseback when the horse became frightened, throwing her off and breaking her leg. The Drs. BAKER were summoned, and they at once set the limb. She is now doing well.
Wm. COLLINS is building an addition to his residence. Mr. COLLINS is one of our most enterprising men. He has lately purchased and added 80 more acres to his farm, and will clear 20 more.
THE ALTER
WELLS-EZELL-In Collinsville, Mov.(Sic) 24, 1881, by Rev. T.J. DAVIS, Lafayette E. WELLS, of E. St. Louis to Miss Lenora EZELLS, formerly of Marion.
THE GRAVE
NICKENS-In Southern precinct Thursday, Nov. 24, 1881, Mrs. Jane L. NICKENS. The deceased was the wife of Rev. E.C.G. NICKENS. Her health has been on the decline ever since August 1. She had only been living at Pulley’s Mill a short time when she was seized with a severe attack and died after about 4 days illness of heart clotting.
Marion Monitor
December 8, 1881
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SCHOOL REPORT
The following is a list of the names of pupils attending school at the Nelson school who have made an average of 80 per cent and over for the week ending Nov. 19th:
Class A-Frank NELSON, 95; Thomas BUSH, 94; Abram RUSSELL, 93; Amanda WILLIAMS, 92; Sirena NELSON, 91; Obby BUSH, 91; Mary WILLIAMS, 89.
Class B-Cornelia NELSON, 93; Milton RUSSELL, 93; Flora ELDERS, 93; Sam’l WILLIAMS, 91; John STOCKS, 90.
Class C- Samuel RUSSELL, 97; Alice CRAIN, 95; Cordelia CRANE, 94; Florence STOCKS, 93; Emma NELSON, 93; Henry ELDERS, 88; John HOWARD, 87; Lucy WILLIAMS, 84; James HALSTEAD, 84.
Class D-John HASTINGS, 91; Florence HOLDERS, 83; George WILLIAMS, 83.
Emma STOCKS, Teacher.
CARTERVILLE CLINKERS
Mrs. T. MCCARTY, of Kentucky is visiting relatives here.
John BURTON, of Marion, was in town Monday attending to _e gal business. John bids fair to be a judge some day.
John HOLDER and Thomas COUNCIL started for Arkansas Tuesday last. We wish them success.
R.E. WHITE began digging coal in the shaft Monday last.
R.H.H. HAMPTON went to St. Louis Monday to buy his holiday stock of goods.
P.W. GUNSTER took a pleasure trip to St. Louis Monday.
THE GRAVE
BENTLEY-In Marion, Thursday morning Dec. 1, 1881, at the residence of Dr. E.L. DENSON, Mrs. Rachel H. BENTLEY, aged 81 years, 7 months and 7 days. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. DENISON with whom she had been making her home. She had been ailing for some time and her death was not unexpected. The funeral took place from the M.E. church Friday afternoon, Rev. SCAWTHON officiating. Her remains were buried in the Marion cemetery and were followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends.
PERTINENT POINTS
Our young friend, Jud JENKINS, made this office a pleasant call Saturday.
Miss Alice HINCHCLIFFE, of Carbondale, arrived in the city Saturday last on a visit to friends.
J.R. GRANT orders the address of his paper to be changed from Corinth to Attila. ‘Tis done.
Cass C. RUSSELL, one of Western’s prominent men, made us a pleasant visit Monday, and subscribed for the Monitor.
Dr. U.C. CARSON, Crab Orchard’s popular druggist, made us a business visit Monday and left an order for printed stationary.
Our esteemed friend, Robert J. MORRAY, of Saline precinct, made us an agreeable call Saturday last and deposited $5 on our desk to help the cause along.
D.B. WARD, one of the earliest settlers of this county, was in the city the most part of last week attending court. He orders us to send him the Monitor regularly at Wards Mills.
Judge Jesse BISHOP delivered his celebrated lecture on the “Wonders of the Sun” in Carbondale last Thursday night to a large and appreciative audience. Barton’s Free Press speaks very highly of it.
P.T. CHAPMAN, one of the bright and shining agents of the Johnson county bar, was in attendance upon court last week, and also renewing old acquaintances of which he has many here in Marion. He will receive the Monitor regularly.
Hon. C.N. DAMRON, of Vienna, was in the city last week renewing his former acquaintance with many of our citizens. Mr. DAMRON will be remembered by many of our old settlers, he having been the Prosecuting Attorney for this section during the close of the war. He was one of the first Republicans ever elected in this section. Mr. DAMRON is a Congressional aspirant to succeed the hon. John R. THOMAS, and would make a first class representative. We wish him success.
Wm. REX, the big coal man of Spillertown, made us a business call last Saturday.
Miss Cora LEWIS went to Carterville Saturday on a short visit to relatives and friends.
Miss Della GOODALL came home from the Normal at Carbondale Saturday last for a short visit.
Addison STEWARD, of Corinth, has our thanks for his subscription paid to date and in advance.
Squire Wm. COLLINS and Mr. FLY, of Grassy, made us a pleasant visit Friday last.
Hon. C.N. DAMRON of Vienna wishes to receive the best paper in this section and to that end subscribes for the Monitor, and orders it to come regularly.
Mrs. MITCHELL, wife of the Hon. S.M. MITCHELL, of Corinth, made the Monitor office a pleasant visit Monday, and presented ye editor with a bushel of very fine eating apples. Many thanks.
Misses Lou MITCHELL and Emma HUDGENS, two of Williamson’s talented school teachers, made this office a pleasant business visit Saturday last, and left orders for job work. They report good progress in their schools.
Mayor GODDARD went to St. Louis Monday morning.
Commissioner Elect BAKER took his seat on the Board Monday morning.
Dr. John W. VICK has moved to Benton where he expects to enter the drug business.
Hon. Milo ERWIN made us a very pleasant call Monday last. He our thanks for favors.
Mrs. W.E. WILEY returned home on Saturday from an extended Western and Southern trip for her health.
At the meeting of the County Commissioners Monday, Prof. J.M. FOWLER, was appointed Supt. Of School for next year.
Col. E.M. LOW, one of the pioneers of Southern Illinois and now living in Pulaski Co., was in the city Tuesday on a business trip.
A.M. PACE and wife arrived home Monday morning from an extended visit among friends in Mt. Vernon. They report a very pleasant time.
Geo. BROCK was a passenger on the train that got wrecked Friday morning and jumped from it. He struck in a bank of clay and left his footprints there as a landmark.
Ben KEELER, of Centralia, an engineer of the Illinois Central R.R. arrived in Marion Tuesday, on a visit to brothers, J.W. and Tom, and returned Wednesday. He is a constant reader of the Monitor.
Williamson County will be represented at the Immigration Society that meets in Cairo Friday by a good delegation. Messrs. G.W. YOUNG, J.P. COPELAND, W.H. EUBANKS, A.F. WHITE, Hugh LAUDER, and J.W. PEEBLES expect to attend.
CRIMINAL CALENDER
The case of the People vs. BOWEN, the horse thief, was continued until the next term.
The cases of Sam RUSSELL and Ed CALVERT for burglary were continued until the next term.
The case of Pat CONNORS for killing METZGAR at Carterville last June was continued until the next term of court consent.
The case of DEMING for the killing of YEWELL in Grassy last Aug. was continued until the next term. A petition for bail will be heard soon.
Judge WHITAKER, who assisted in the prosecution of John W. ROBINSON is a comparative new comer in our midst having moved into this county from Union county about a year ago. He made a very able address in the case.
In the case of the People vs. Freeman RUSSELL, indicted for being one of the persons that broke into the depot here last spring, Wm. ROBERTS, one of the participants, turned States evidence and gave the whole thing away. There was no defense and the jury after hanging sentenced RUSSELL to 1 years imprisonment in the Penitentiary.
The old saying in regard to the uncertainty of what a Jury will do was well carried on in the jury that decided the case against Freeman RUSSELL. The evidence was conclusive and corroborative, and no rebuttal testimony was had. Yet the jury hung for four hours, and some were in favor of acquitting him. They finally compromised and sent him to the penitentiary for 12 months.
The case of the people vs. John M. ROBINSON indicted for the killing of CAGLE at Crainville a year ago, was given to the Jury about 10 o’clock last Friday morning and after hanging 11 hours they returned a verdict of acquitted. He was ably defended by J.W. and L.D. HARTWELL and Jerome CALVERT, while States Attorney CLEMONS and Judge WHITAKER conducted the prosecution. The defense made very able speeches and secured the acquittal of their client, even if they did not have Carbondale Judges to assist.
Marion Monitor
December 22, 1881
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PERTINENT POINTS
Our aged friend, J.J. JENKINS made us an agreeable call Saturday last.
W.J. CAPLINGER has credit on our books for his subscription paid up in advance.
County Superintendent of Schools FOWLER made this office a pleasant visit Saturday and left us an order for job work.
A reception was given to Mr. and Mrs. Albert DUNAWAY by his mother at her residence Monday evening. A large number were present and a good time was had.
Elder A.T. BENSON will preach in the Christian church next Sunday, morning and evening. Subject for the morning “The Rise and Fall of the Devil’s Kingdom.” Subject for the evening, “The Rich Man and Lazarus. Who did they represent and what death did they die?”
Chas. H. DUNAWAY has our thanks for his subscription paid in advance.
Hon. Marsh GREGG, of Harrisburg, was in the city last week visiting friends and relatives.
Prof. J.P. DAVIS is under the impression that it takes money to make the mare go, and he called and gave us a deposit on his subscription.
Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON will preach in the M.E. church next Sunday evening on the subject “The Christ and the New Testament.” All are invited.
In another column will be found the marriage notice of J. Albert DUNAWAY, an employee of this office. Al is a good boy and should succeed in life. May he always be ready~every opportunity and always have a “fat take.”
Walter PARKS, of DuQuoin, a nephew of
Will WARDER and a student at the Normal, and his foot run over by the cars at
Cobden last Sunday and badly smashed. The doctors think they can save it,
however.
Invitations were issued on Tuesday for the marriage of John W. BURTON and Miss Gussie HUNDLEY on Wednesday evening, Dec. 28 at the residence of Dr. A.N. LODGE. The affair will be private, only the relatives and intimate friends of the high contracting parties to be present.
S.E. ROBERTS, one of the rank and file in Northern precinct, wishes to take the best paper ever published here and called and subscribed for the Monitor.
Misses Annie CAMPBELL and Annie HARRISON will arrive home from Mt. Carrol Seminary the latter part of the week.
E.W. VEACH, one of the old settlers of Southern end of the County, wants to know all the news and subscribes for the Monitor paying for it in advance.
Among our callers yesterday were Hon. G.W. YOUNG, County Judge of Williamson county, Mr. Cha’s W. METZGAR and John W. PEEBLES, Esq., also of Williamson.-Cairo Argus Journal,10th.
The residence of Jas. SMITH at Sulpher Springs was destroyed by fire Saturday night last. Mr. SMITH and family escaped and saved most of their household goods. The origin of the fire is a mystery.
Judge H.F. WHITACRE called at this office Tuesday and subscribed for the Monitor, paying one year in advance. Mr. WHITACRE is a comparative new comer in our midst having moved here from Union county about a year ago and purchase a farm near Bainbridge.
Last Saturday, Dr. H.C. MITCHELL met with a severe accident near his home in Northern. It appears that the doctor and Oscar ROBERTS were out hunting and a rabbit being scared and ran between them. Oscar at once fired and instead of killing the rabbit filled the doctor’s face, neck and shoulders, he being on his knees at the time peering into a log. The shot were nearly all extracted and the doctor will be confined to the house for a few days.
THE GRAVE
HARRIS-In Southern precinct, Dec. 9, 1881, Mrs. Caroline HARRIS, of typhoid malarial fever, aged about 56 years. The subject of the above was born in Tennessee about the year 1825, and removed from there to this section in 1854, and has lived here since. Mrs. HARRIS professed religion at an early age and joined the Christian church, and has always lived a conscientious Christian. She was a devoted wife, a loving and forbearing mother and a good neighbor. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss. Her remains were buried on the 10th inst., Eld. J.W. WILLIAMS officiating, and were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends.
CAMPBELL-In this city, Dec. 18, 1881, Francis Marion, son of M.C. and C.H. CAMPBELL, aged 3 years, 4 months and 15 days. Frank was a bright little child and was loved by all that knew him. His death leaves a vacancy in the household that cannot be filled. His parents have the sympathy of all in this their sad affliction.
ELEGANT
Would be a term that would not express the praise that was bestowed upon the social party given at Mrs. Julia DUNAWAY’s last Wednesday evening. The house was brilliantly lighted up and the decorations were full. At an early hour the young people began to assemble and soon a merry crowd were thronging through the spacious parlors and halls. The hostesses, Misses Annie HINCHCLIFFE and Anna GOODALL and the host, Mr. Chas. H. DUNAWAY exerted themselves to make it pleasant for all and were very successful.
The refreshments were first class in every respect and comprised all the delicacies that could be gotten. At a late hour the party broke up, and all left after returning their thanks to their hostesses and host for the pleasant time they had enjoyed. Among those present we noticed Mr. J. FRANK, of St. Louis and Mr. Same WARD, of Carbondale.
THE ALTAR
DUNAWAY-RALLS-In Marion, Dec. 18, 1881, by B. HOLLAND, Esq., at the residence of the brides step-father, J. Albert DUNAWAY and Miss Millie RALLS, both of this city.
The groom in the above is the only son of the late John L. DUNAWAY, while the bride is a daughter of Mrs. MANN hostess of the Mann house. A large crowd of friends assembled to witness the ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Ettie DUNSTON and Cary E. WILEY supported the groom. The best wishes of all attend the happy couple.
Marion Monitor
December 29, 1881
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GRASSY GROUPS
We learn that Mr. Samuel KENDALL, who was taken to the Insane Hospital at Anna a few weeks since for temporary insanity, is rapidly improving and is expected home soon. Mr. K. is one of our best farmers and we rejoice in the prospect of his recovery.
G.J. BAKER is contemplating teaching a writing class at the Rendleman school house soon. All that need such instructions should attend.
Miss Genie LEWIS arrived home from her school for the holidays Saturday.
Miss Ella SPILLER, teacher in one of the Grassy schools, arrived home last week for the holidays.
Misses Annie CAMPBELL and Annie HARRISON have arrived home from school and will return Jan. 8.
John E. MANIER and wife, of Carbondale, arrived in the city Saturday to spend Xmas with Judge MANIER and wife.
Our young friend, G.W. SPRAGUE, of Carterville, a son of Philip SPRAGUE, Esq., made us a short call Saturday and subscribed for the Monitor.
W. Ed. METZGAR, of Nashville, Tenn., only brother of ye editor, arrived in the city Friday last to spend the holidays. Of course we were glad to meet him.
The misses BUCKLEY, Fannie AIKMAN, May POPE and Della GOODALL, Williamson County’s fair representatives at the Normal have returned home.
Frank COPELAND is a poet. A natural born one too. And we are informed that he and Prof. NASH are going to form a partnership. Frank is to manufacture the poetry and the Prof. is to recite it. A good team.
W.M. JOYNER, one of our old stand bys in Saline precinct, call on us last week and paid his subscription up to date and in advance. Mr JOYNER is now employed at Spark’s Hill, Ills., with a movable saw mill, and orders his paper sent there. ‘Tis done.
In its report of the zetetic Entertainment at the Normal, Carbondale the Observer thus speaks of three Williamson county ladies: “Miss GOODALL presided with grace and dignith.” “Misses POPE and AIKMAN won rich laurels by their rendition of the Duet In the Starlight.”
Oscar MEADE, aged 18, accidently shot and killed himself at the home of his parents six miles north of Shawneetown, on the 15th. He was blowing in a rifle gun to ascertain if it was loaded, when it discharged, the ball passing through his head, killing him instantly. He was standing within a few feet of his mother when the fatal shot was fired.
At a recent meeting of Marion chapter, No. 100 R.A.M., the following officers were elected: H.P., C.M. EDWARDS; E.K., G.W. GODDARD; E.S., G.W. BROCK; Treasurer, W.S. WASHBURN; Sec. Jos. FOZZARD; C.H., L.A. GODDARD; P.S., A.N. LODGE; R.A.C., M.W. ROBERTSON; G.M. 3 V., S.S. VICK; G.M. 2 V., M.W. BARHAM; G.M. 1 V., A.F. MCINTURFF; Sentinel, J.M. BURKHART.
A.L. CLINE has our thanks for a monetary deposit.
Jas. BORTON arrived home from St. Louis Friday and will spend the holiday season here.
Miss Alice HINCHCLIFFE of Carbondale, returned home Thursday last to the great sorrow of her friends.
Messrs. Chas. H. DUNAWAY and W.B. LEE made the Monitor office a pleasant visit Monday forenoon.
Bro. CONNELL is a man of emergency. Being left by the train at Carbondale Thursday last he rode home on horseback.
The wedding of John W. BURTON and Gussie HUNDLEY on Wednesday evening, Dec. 28, promises to be the affair of the season.
W. P. GOODALL says “Of course I want the Monitor. It is a good newspaper and is Republican. That’s why I want it.” He shall receive it regularly.
Mrs. Josie HINCHCLIFF, of Carterville, the popular Milliner writes us and orders the Monitor to be sent to her regularly, and encloses a money order to pay for a year in a advance. Many thanks.
V.A. SCURLOCK, of Marion, has moved his family to his place and opened up the barber shop on the west side of the square which was vacated a few days ago by W.W. SANN.-Harrisburg Chron-Sen.
At the last regular meeting of Benevolent Encampment, No. 171, I.O.O.F. the following officers were elected: C.P., J.F. CONNELL; H.P., J.V. GRIDER; Scribe, A.J. BENSON; Treasurer, W.L. BENSON; S.W., John W. PEEBLES; J.W., J.W. KEELER; Trustees, Geo. W. YOUNG, J.V. GRIDER, J.V. KEELER, D.A. DAVIS and W.H. EUBANKS.
Judge YOUNG made a quick trip to Carterville Monday.
County Clerk EUBANKS made a trip to Carbondale Monday last.
Steve HARRISON, of Lake Creek, was in the city Monday.
Miss Sallie DUNCAN, of Lake Creek, was in the city Monday.
John BEHM, of New Athens, Ills., is in the city on a visit to friends.
T.J. SANDERS, of Corinth, has our thanks for his subscription paid in advance.
Miss Flora DAVIS, one of Carterville school ma’ams, arrived in the city Monday to spend part of the holidays.
A large audience were present last Sunday evening to hear Rev. SCAWTHON’s lecture, which was a good one.
Miss Effa GOODALL and Florence HENDRICKSON spent Christmas among friends in Corinth, returning home Monday.
Miss Katie BEHM, of New Athens, Ills., arrived in the city last week to visit friends and is a guest at Willis AIKMAN’s.
G.N. MOORE, Sr., left last Monday for a visit to the Crescent City. His son Walter, will fill his position in Cantors Store until his return.
SCHOOL REPORT
Of the Nelson school for the week ending Dec. 9th:
Class A-Abram RUSSELL, 95; Thomas BUSH, 91; Frank NELSON, 90; Grant ELDERS, 89.
Class B-Flora ELDERS, 97; Cordelia CRANE, 96; Cornelia NELSON, 94; Alice CRANA, 93; Milton RUSSELL, 91; John STOCKS, 90; Samuel WILLIAMS, 89.
Class C-Samuel RUSSELL, 93; Emma NELSON, 92; Florence STOCKS, 92; James HALSTEAD, 89; Lucy WILLIAMS, 88; Jno. HOWARD, 88; Henry ELDERS, 88.
Class D-John HASTINGS, 94; George HASTINGS, 90; James FOWLER, 90; Florence HOLDER, 87; Geo. WILLIAMS, 86.
CARTERVILLE CLINKERS
The Company bought another mule for the shaft Monday. It was a kicking mule too. On Tuesday it kicked C. ROLLAN on the leg and cracked the bone. Chris, has not been able to work since.
Chester TAYLOR seems to be still HASTY. A wedding is looked for soon.
Sam BUNDY has again entered the banking business.
Miss Flora DAVIS and gene LEWIS, two of our teachers, have a new method of teaching the young idea how to shoot.
Elder PRYOR, delivered an able sermon in Tanner Hall last Sunday.
SALINE SCRAPS
John HUTCHINSON, our newly elected J.P., has been near death’s door with pneumonia, but is at present rapidly recovering.
E.E. MITCHELL’s name is being frequently used in this precinct as the coming man for our next County Clerk. Should Ed decide to run and gets nomination, he would receive the entire Republican vote of Saline.