Marion Monitor
February 2, 1882
REPUBLICAN MEETING
Pursuant to Call the County Committee and Leading members of the Republicans party in this county met in the Court room Saturday last at 1 p.m. The roll call of precincts showed that all were represented with the exceptions of Saline and Herrin’s Prairie.
W.H. EUBANKS then arose and stated the object of the meeting was the purpose of hearing reports from all parts of the county and to decide on the best plans of operation in the coming campaign.
He was followed by Judge YOUNG in an able speech. After which remarks were made by Messrs. Wm. COLLINS, H.M. RICHARD, Thomas COX, B.H. STOTLAR, N.Y. PERRINE, F.O. SIMS, Mose DUTY, W.T. DAVIS, Hiram STANLEY and O.P. HENSON.
Moved and seconded that the County Committee meet on the fourth
Saturday in each month until after the Convention. Carried. Upon motion the
convention then adjourned.
E.E. MITCHELL, Ch’m. Chas. W. METZGAR, Sec.
PERTINENT POINTS
A.M. PACE is away on a trip for his health.
Mrs. J.W. BURTON is now convalescent.
W.P. GOODALL made the Monitor office a pleasant call recently.
R.H.H HAMPTON, the popular Carterville druggist, has our thanks for pecuniary favors on advertising.
T.C. WHITE, successor to R.E. WHITE in the tin and hardware business at Carterville, orders us to send him the Monitor regularly.
W.H. BUNDY, of Carterville, orders us to send the Monitor regularly to Mrs. Belle W. BUNDY, North Port, Tuscaloosa Co., Ala.
F. HAWKINS, one of the old reliables in “South Carolina” precinct called on us Saturday last and paid off his subscription to the Monitor in advance.
Miss Genie LEWIS, Miss Flora DAVIS and Miss BROWN, the efficient lady teachers of the Carterville schools, has the thanks of ye scribe for favors shown while in that place on Thursday last.
The notorious Dick BOWEN, the horse thief who has twice escaped from the County Jail here, the last time about six weeks since, has been captured at Newport, Ky. Sheriff DUNCAN left the other day to bring him back and will probably return with him the latter part of this week.
Anchor Lodge, No. 454, I.O. of G.T., of this city, held their quarterly election of officers last Friday evening with the following results: W.C.T., Chas W. METZGAR; W.V.T., Miss Cora LEWIS; W.S., Frank COPELAND; W.F.S., George MOORE; W.T., M.W. DAVIS; W.M, M. HENDRICKSON; W.I.G., X. DAVIS; W. Sent., Syd TYNER. The installation ceremonies will take place at the Lodge room (Thursday) evening, and it is hoped that all members will be present.
An alarm of fire was sounded between 3 and 4 o’clock on Monday morning. Investigation showed that the fire was under the stairway leading up stairs in W.P. GOODALL’s building on the east side of the square. A few buckets of water quickly quenched it. No doubt is expressed but that it was the work of an incendiary. If the fire had had five minutes more of a start nothing could have saved the block from burning and probably lives would have been lost as that stairway is used by the persons upstairs and is the only means of egress they have. The scoundrels who started the fire should be ferreted out at once.
Miss Genie LEWIS was in the city Saturday on a visit to friends.
J.B. WILLEFORD and J.R. LITTLE made a flying visit into Arkansas last week.
Miss Della GOODALL returned home Saturday last from the Normal for a short visit.
Jas. KIBBY, Carterville’s tonsorial artist, has our thanks for a deposit on his subscription.
We are ordered to send the Monitor regularly to J.B. BROWN, Jr., at Ward’s Mill.
Mrs. A.F. WHITE returned home Thursday forenoon after a short visit among friends elsewhere.
Does anybody know of the whereabouts of G.B. LEASURE, formerly of this County. Please inform this office.
Sometime since Bennett H. STOTLAR stopped his paper. Meeting him last Saturday he ordered us to send it to him regularly again.
M. CANTOR, wife and family, returned home Thursday last after an enjoyable visit among friends in the “future great.”
J.M. DAVIS, one of the staunch guard in Crab Orchard precinct, called on us Saturday and subscribed for the paper, paying one year in advance.
In company with Bro. CONNELL, we paid a visit to the High school on Friday last and were well entertained. The pupils seemed studious and well up in their classes. Good discipline was apparent and the Professor and scholars seemed to be working harmoniously together. We shall visit the other rooms at no distant date.
Mrs. H. HENDRICKSON is convalescent.
J.M. BURKHART made a business visit to St. Louis Tuesday.
Dr. EDWARDS, of Carbondale, was in the city Thursday last on a short visit to friends.
Miss Stella LODGE has returned home from a prolonged visit to Carbondale.
Jas. BAINBRIDGE, the new jewelry man, has our thanks for his subscription paid up to date.
G.W. DUNCAN, the efficient Postmaster at Carterville, is reported as giving excellent satisfaction.
W.T. DAVIS on Monday sold to a Mr. SHEARIF, of Pa., his half interest in 1, 190 acres of timber land in the east end of the County for $4,000.
Arthur JACKSON, familiarly known as “Pick” was in the city Monday night. Who is that you said was good looking, Pick?
J.M. HARGON has sold his interest in the firm of Hargon & Pillow to his partner, and has retired. See dissolution notice elsewhere.
A.L. CLINE has purchased an interest in the store of Jas. PILLOW, and the business will be carried on under the firm name of Cline & Pillow.
Arrangements have been completed to the Elocutionary Entertainment by Prof. BROWNLEE, and it will take place at the M.E. church on Friday evening.
On Friday evening Feb. 10, Elder Ira J. CHASE, of Wabash, Ind., will begin a series of meetings at the Christian Church. Preparatory to this Elder BENSON will preach next Sunday and meetings will be continued until Elder CHASE arrives.
THE ALTAR
DAVIS-BARHAM-In this city on Tuesday evening, Jan. 31, by Rev. RODMAN, at the Pulley House, W.T. DAVIS and Miss Mary BARHAM.
The groom in the above is our able and efficient Circuit Clerk, while the bride is well and favorable known to all this vicinity. The affair was strictly private, none but the near friends and relatives being present. A number of costly presents were made by friends. An elegant repast was served. All will join with us in wishing the happy pair much success and prosperity.
BLAIRSVILLE BITS
Miles BELL is the champion 100 yards shot, with his new $25 gun.
Samuel RUSSELL is negotiating for the Phillip RUSSELL farm near here, which he wants for his son-in-law, John NORTH.
How would this ticket suit-For Sheriff, W.J. CAPLINGER; For County Treasurer, John H. DUNCAN; For County Commissioner, W.M. HINDMON?
Two germans named MOUDINGER and WILDY have located here. That they may have success is the wish of
John ROUNDABOUT
Marion Monitor
February 9, 1882
PERTINENT POINTS
Alderman C.M. KERN went to St. Louis Monday on a business trip.
A.M. PACE returned home Monday from a long trip for the benefit of this health.
A.S. ATWOOD, one of our influential citizens, called last Thursday in our absence and left $1.50 to pay for the Monitor one year.
Sheriff DUNCAN arrived home last Thursday from Cincinnati having in charge Dick BOREN, the horse thief, who has twice escaped from the jail here. He should not be allowed to get away again.
United States Marshall DAVIS left the city Monday morning for Springfield, having in charge Bud MEDOWS, of Sulpher Springs, whom he had arrested for violation of the revenue laws. G.W. ANDERSON and Buck MEREDITH were taken along as witness.
At the meeting of Anchor Lodge, I.O.G.T., last Thursday evening, acting Lodge Deputy W.L. BENSON installed the following officers for the ensuing term: W.C.T., Chas. W. METZGAR; W.R.H.S., Miss Effa GOODALL; W.L.H.S., Miss Belle DAVIS; W.V.T., Miss Cora LEWIS; W.S., B. Frank COPELAND; W.A.S., Miss Altha HUNDLEY; W.F.S., George MOORE; W.T., W.M. DAVIS: W.M., M. HENDRICKSON; W.D.M., Miss Mollie TYNER; W.I.G., X. DAVIS: W.O.G., Syd TYNER; W.C., J.W. KEELER; P.W.C.T., W.H. WARDER.
Uncle Labon CARTER was in the city Monday.
Our staunch friend M.L. BAKER, of Grassy has our thanks for favors.
Bradley GROGAN, the efficient expressman, orders us to send the Monitor regularly to him.
We are ordered to send the Monitor regularly to S.H. TYNER, the able head miller at Mann & Edwards’ Mill.
County Commissioner John SCOBY, of Crab Orchard, has our thanks for his subscription paid up to date.
Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON and Prof. James H. BROWNLEE made this office a very pleasant visit Saturday last.
J.W. ATWOOD called on us Tuesday last and subscribed for the Monitor paying for it in advance.
We are ordered to send the Monitor regularly to W.A. SANDERS at Cottage home.
Hugh COPHER called on us Monday last and subscribed for the Monitor, paying six months in advance.
At a recent meeting of Anohor Lodge, I.O.G.T., W.L. BENSON was elected Lodge Deputy. G.W.C.T., to succeed Chas. W. METZGAR who had resigned.
Mr. and Mrs. W.M. ROBINSON of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. D.R. HARRISON, of Herrin’s Prairie, will start for Florida next Monday morning where they expect to stay some time.
W.E. SIZEMORE, of Carterville has credit on our books for subscription paid to date and one year in advance. He has been a subscriber ever since the paper was founded, and always keeps his subscription paid up.
Tuesday last Mr. Thos. THOMAS left for Carterville where takes charge of the Bryden store. Mr. Hank MOY, so long at the post office, accompanied Mr. THOMAS, having accepted a position as salesman under him at Carterville. By this move Murphysboro losses two of its best young men, and our neighbors of Carterville are the gainers.-Murphysboro Era
THE GRAVE
SLANKARD-In Carterville, Ills., on Friday, Feb. 3, 1882, Mrs. Mary J. wife of John SLANKARD, aged 34 years, 8 months and 15 days.
Mrs. SLANKARD was a woman of more than ordinary ability and intelligence, and was respected by all that knew her. Having a first-class education, she had a decided literary talent and was a regular contributor to the St. Louis Observer and Cumberland Presbyterian. At an early age she espoused the Christian cause and joined the Presbyterian Church, where she was found to be a faithful worker. Her death leaves a void that cannot be filled. The sympathies of all are extended to her husband and friends in their bereavement.
Her remains were brought to Marion on Saturday and on Sunday the funeral ceremonies were had at the residence of J.L. CALVERT, Revs. G.W. MAY and G.W. SCAWTHON officiating. A large concourse of people followed the remains to their last resting place in Marion cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
The undersigned herewith extends his thanks to the ladies of Carterville for the many kind attentions they bestowed upon my wife during her last illness. Also to the two ladies that furnished the beautiful wreath for her coffin. John H. SLANKARD
GRASSY GROUPS
Mrs. Nellie TOWNSEND is lying very low with typhoid. Also the infant child of A.R. BAKER is very low.
Miss Olive SPENCE has been seriously sick the past week, but is now recovered.
Mr. M.L. BAKER is having quite a serious time with his vaccination.
M.L. BAKER returned from a three weeks trip to Missouri, last week.
Mr. Joseph BROWN, who has been visiting relatives here returned home last week.
Uncle E.P. CANNON is preparing for the maple sugar season. We understand that he will run a large number of trees.
SECOND LETTER
John DRUKE says he would like to have the Spiller coal shaft moved to his door.
Dr. A.P. BAKER vaccinated his nose by the careless handling of some quills.
Mrs. TOWNSEND is improving slowly.
Elder BARROWS will preach at the Union school house Saturday night and Sunday next.
Dr. A.P. BAKER is having the carpenter remodel and finish his dwelling.
On Sunday, Feb. 6, at the residence of L.T. RUSHING, Esq., W.J. SANDERS, of Carterville, and Miss Louisa PHEMISTER, of Grassy, were untied in the holy bonds of matrimony. The groom was formerly a resident of Grassy. The happy couple have the well wishes of all and especially those of
Aratus.
ROCK CREEK RIPPLES
Geo. DUNCAN is the leading debater.
Sam. CUMMINS is the foremost fur dealer.
Jack BLACK is our enterprising merchant.
We understand that Hugh GROVES and J.S. NEELY are on a horse swap. Whoop up gentlemen. “There’s millions in it.”
THE CRADLE
BORTON-In Marion, Jan. 31, 1882, to Mr. and Mrs. R. BORTON, a daughter.
PULLEY’s MILLS.
Two deaths from scarlet fever recently. A little daughter of Isaac MENEES and a little daughter of Wash. MOKE. No other serious cases at present.
Wm. GRAVES our accommodating merchant, is doing a good business.
Uncle Chris MENEES is preparing to build a large new barn.
Frank CHITTY still brings in the news promptly twice a week.
Marion Monitor
February 16, 1882
CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Western-Jno. CRUSE, H.M. RICHART
Eight Mile-S.W. RUSSELL, W.R. FARMER
Grassy-Wm. COLLINS, M.D. BAKER
Herrin's Prairie-J.H. DUNCAN, J. PARSONS
Carterville-B.H. STOTLAR, W.H. PERRY
Bainbridge-Thos. COX, Rob't COPHER
Southern-B.F. CHITTY, Hiram STANLEY
Lake Creek-W.W. YOUNG, S. HARRIS
Marion-E.E. MITCHELL, Chas W. METZGAR
Union-O.P. HENSON, Wm. SMITH
Northern-H.W. BEERS, J.L. ROBERTS
Rock Creek-H.P. DUTY, G. H. PRICHETT
Crab Orchard-J.W. ERWIN, W.T. DAVIS
Saline-Samuel ARNOLD, J.F. HALL
PERTINENT POINTS
F.M. GOODALL returned home from a business trip last Saturday.
We are authorized to send the Monitor regularly to Freeman Russell at Chester, Ills.
Samuel W. DUNAWAY of Carbondale has our thanks for his subscription paid on year in advance.
See Adjustment notice in this issue of the Estate of Thomas SWEET, deceased.
S.W. DUNAWAY and wife, of Carbondale, arrived in the city Monday and were the guests at john GOODALL’s for a short visit.
Ed. W. MOSLEY called on us Saturday and subscribed for the Monitor and has credit on our books for six months in advance.
The Enterprize will be the name of the new paper at Carterville to be issued on March 3. It will be Independent in politics, will be edited and published by John H. BURTON and will be managed by Thos HELTON.
Mr. and Mrs. M.W. ROBERTSON, son and daughter, of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. D.R. HARRISON, of Herrin’s Prairie, left Monday last for a prolonged visit to Florida for the benefit of their health. Their many friends will join with us in wishing them a pleasant and profitable.
John H. SLANKARD, of Carterville, was in the city Monday.
M. HENDRICKSON spent last week in visiting friends in Corinth and vicinity.
J.H. DONIHOO, of Carterville and J.W. MORRIS, of Western, were in the city Friday.
Dr. H.C. MITCHELL, of Corinth, has our thanks for a deposit on his subscription.
Carey E. WILEY arrived home from Charleston, Mo., where he has been for some time engaged in lumbering. He will return next week.
Miss Della GOODALL, of the Normal, Carbondale, spent Sunday last in this city on a visit to relatives and friends, she returned Monday.
Mrs. Mattie B. KARR, of Inyo, Harper Co., Kansas, writes us a complimentary letter and subscribes for the Monitor paying four months in advance.
W.H. BUNDY left Carterville last Thursday to join his wife who is in Alabama. They will make their home in the South on account of Mrs. BUNDY’s ill health.
Jas. WHITE, one of our influential farmers, called at the sanctum Saturday last and paid his subscription up to date. He says he would be lost without it.
Miss Fannie AIKMAN, one of Williamson’s fair representatives at the Normal, came home Saturday and returned Monday. Miss May POPE also spent Sunday with her relatives and friends at Herrin’s Prairie.
Elder Ira J. CHASE, one of the bright lights of the Christian Church, is occupying the pulpit of that church in this city this week, delivering lectures. Large audiences assemble to hear him and seem well pleased with him and his ability.
Messrs. BOWMAN and KIMMELL, students at the Normal at Carbondale, accompanied by Prof. J.W. KEELER, made us a very pleasant visit Saturday last. We are informed that Mr. KIMMES(sic) was on a dear hunt, but do not know if he succeeded.
Upon returning to our office after a short absence Saturday last, we discovered a card under the door stating that Misses Effa GOODALL and Hattie GODDARD had called in our absence. Come again, ladies, and we will endeavor to be there to receive you.
Newt. POOR, of the firm of Cohn & Poor at Vienna, was in the city Saturday last, on his way to Lake Cree. Of course he called on us, and promised not to miss his train again. He says that the story was circulated on him by Will BAIN and Pick JACKSON had no foundation. Sorry, Newt.
SCARLET FEVER
Last Thursday reports began to spread over the city that the scarlet fever had broken out in the family of G.W. MAY. At first the reports was contradicted, but later investigation proved it to be a fact. Drs. G.W. EVANS, A.N. LODGE and E.L. DENISON at once pronounced the disease as that dread scourge, while Dr. BENTLEY thought otherwise. A great deal of alarm was felt all over the city and many made preparations to leave or send their children to places of safety.
The City Council met in special session on Friday evening, and appointed Drs. LODGE, EVANS and DENISON as a Board of Health with instructions to act as they thought best. After consultation with each other on Saturday morning the Board ordered that a danger flag be displayed on Mr. MAY’s place of business which is also his residence, and all persons were warned away.
Late Saturday evening Mr. MAY moved his family into the house just west of the shoe shop, and the danger signal was moved there. One of his children died soon after moving there, and was buried on Sunday.
By direction of the Board the public schools were closed on Monday. At this writing the other case in Mr. MAY’s family is improving, and everything is serene once more. We trust it will so continue.
THE GRAVE
YOUNG-In this city, Feb. 11, 1882, of enlargement of the brain, Lloyd Garrison, infant son of Col. And Mrs. G.W. YOUNG, aged 5 months and 4 days. Funeral services at the Christian church on Sunday. Burial at Marion cemetery immediately after, Elder A.T. BENSON, officiating.
MAY-In this city, Feb. 12, 1882, of Scarlet fever. Charles W.E., son of G.W. and S.L. MAY, aged 3 years, 4 months and 18 days. Burial at Marion cemetery the same day, Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON, officiating.
Marion Monitor
February 23, 1882
CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Western-Jno. CRUSE, H.M. RICHART
Eight Mile-S.W. RUSSELL, W.R. FARMER
Grassy-Wm. COLLINS, M.D. BAKER
Herrin's Prairie-J.H. DUNCAN, J. PARSONS
Carterville-B.H. STOTLAR, W.H. PERRY
Bainbridge-Thos. COX, Rob't COPHER
Southern-B.F. CHITTY, Hiram STANLEY
Lake Creek-W.W. YOUNG, S. HARRIS
Marion-E.E. MITCHELL, Chas W. METZGAR
Union-O.P. HENSON, Wm. SMITH
Northern-H.W. BEERS, J.L. ROBERTS
Rock Creek-H.P. DUTY, G. H. PRICHETT
Crab Orchard-J.W. ERWIN, W.T. DAVIS
Saline-Samuel ARNOLD, J.F. HALL
GRASSY GRUMBLES
We understand that the brethren of Pleasant Hill church have ordered Elder L. BARROWS to stop preaching at the school house in District 7. Now we would like to know how the brethren of that church got their authority to control District 7?
We would like to inform the brethren of that church that they are not the only inhabitants of that district and if they cannot understand or like Elder BARROWS’ preaching they may stay at home and not hear it.
We will venture to say that if it were left to a vote of the people that Elder BARROWS would be requested by a large majority to continue his preaching and would always have good congregations. We trust he will.
District 7
PERTINENT POINTS
Rev. SCAWTHON went to Cairo on Monday for a short visit.
T. SWANN has our thanks for his subscription paid in advance.
Prof. John H. DUNCAN, of Carterville, was in the city on Saturday.
A.J. BENSON expects to go to Hot Springs, Ark., soon on a promising tour.
Jas. M. BORTON came home from St. Louis Friday last for a short visit among friends and relatives.
J.N. OLIVER, of Sulpher Springs, called on us Saturday last and subscribed for this paper, paying for six months in advance.
Deputy U.S. Collector, Andrew DAVISSON, was in the city last week on business connected with the Government.
A.N. STULL represented the Marion Lodge of Royal Templars of Temperance at the Grand Lodge of the order that met in Mt. Vernon last week.
Frank LAUDER, a brother of Hugh LAUDER, our able lumberman, arrived in city Monday and will make his home among us. We welcome him to our midst, and hope his stay will be pleasant and profitable.
Miss Ollie ODOM visited friends in Carterville Saturday last.
J.D. EDWARDS, a book-keeper, and E.F. CONANT, head weaver, at Mann & Edwards’ establishment, made us a very pleasant call Friday last.
Hugh LAUDER is negotiating for the erection of a tram railway from his mill to Bainbridge station so he can get his lumber to the cars.
Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON will lecture on next Sunday evening in the M.E. church to the young people. All are invited.
M.J. BREWER, of Crab Orchard, Williamson County, is here buying chickens, turkeys and ducks. He is paying a good price.-Vienna Journal
Young ALLSUP, who was taken to Springfield Saturday last for violating the Revenue law, returned Tuesday morning. He was fined $100 and costs, and given time in which to pay it.
John E. MANIER, son of J.H. MANIER, of this city, has been promoted from his conductorship to be the agent of the St. Louis R.R. at Carterville. This is a good selection and one that will give satisfaction.
The residence of Mrs. MAYHEW, in the eastern end of the County, was destroyed by fire last Saturday with all contents. Loss about $800; no insurance. Mrs. MAYHEW is a daughter of Mrs. S.J. CLINE of this city.
The Carterville Base Ball club has been organized for the season of 1882 with the following players: P. KAUB, H. HAZEN, H.T.B. MOY, G. WINNING, P. GUNSTER, W.L. GRESS, J. WARREN, J. EUBANKS, J. DORRAN, and R.E. WHITE.
Chas. H. St. CLAIR went to St. Louis this week to have his eye treated. The doctors, after a long and careful examination, have decided that he will be able to see out of the right eye. Te left one is entirely destroyed.-Benton Standard
U.S. Marshal DAVIS arrived in the city last Friday, and deputized Lucian HOLLAND to go to Attila and arrest a young man named ALLSUP for violating the Revenue law. Luke accomplished his errand and returned with the prisoner the same evening. Marshal DAVIS left for Springfield with his prisoner the next morning.
The property known as the Sims farm, about five miles southeast of this place, and containing 180 acres, was sold on Monday to a Mr. PAVEY, from near Sumner, Ills., for $1,400. Mr. PAVEY arrived Saturday last accompanied by his wife, two daughters and two grandchildren, and as soon as his soon and son-in-law arrives with their teams and household goods, they will at once take possession of the place. We welcome them to our midst.
Mrs. J.J. HENDRICKSON came home from Minnesota last Saturday, being summoned by the severe illness of her mother. She made us a pleasant call Tuesday morning, and gave an entertaining account of her trip with which she was well pleased. Mr. HENDRICKSON is now in Montana, but will return here in time for the trial of HILLIARD for the murder of Bruce HENDRICKSON. After which, Mr. and Mrs. HENDRICKSON expect to go to Montana, and make that state their future home.
CORINTH CRUMBS
F.M. ROBERTS, the wide awake stock man, is out among the farmers buying up all the calves.
J.L. ROBERTS, our genial post-master, is always ready with a kind word and pleasant smile to wait upon all who come.
Dr. S.M. MITCHELL recently went to Mt. Vernon on a short visit to friends.
Dr. H.C. MITCHELL attended the military ball in Marion last week, and reports a grand, good time.
A Deputy Marshall passed through here last Friday, having in charge a young man named ALLSUP from near Attila, for violating the Internal Revenue law.
CARTERVILLE ODD FELLOWS
On Friday evening, February 17, 1882, Geo. W. YOUNG, D.G.M., assisted by Messrs. W.L. BENSON, E.E. MITCHELL, J.W. PEEBLES, J.P. MOORE, D.A. DAVIS, J.F. CONNELL and J.W. KEELER, of Williamson Lodge, No. 392, I.O.O.F., instituted Carterville Lodge No. 703 of that order, with 15 charter members. Two members were initiated and eight applications for membership were filed. Twenty-four degrees were conferred. The following are the officers of the new Lodge:
N.G., Henry H. CRAIN; V.G., John HADFIELD; Secretary, John H. DUNCAN; Treasurer, Adams SCHNEIDER.
THE GRAVE
HARRISON-In Lake Creek, Jan. 31, 1882, after a short illness, Edmund HARRISON, aged about 80 years.
Mr. HARRISON has been a citizen of this county since 1852, and by an upright walk and a noble, generous nature endeared himself to all that knew him. As a citizen, he was fearless in defense of right and justice; as a neighbor, he was generous and obliging; as a husband, he was true and faithful; as a father, kind and indulgent, and as a Christian he was unwavering in his faith-“A living epistle, known and read of all men.”
He joined the “Regular Baptist” church in 1846 and defended that faith till his death, and often have I heard it said of him, “The best sermon he ever preached was his noble Christian life.” He bore illness with great patience, seeming conscious all the while of the coming end, and expressing himself as prepared to go.
His day of life is over, his labor done,
And now he sinks to his eternal rest,
As mildly as the summer setting sun
Sinks down behind the mountains in the west,
And then at last the night of death is o’er
And all its gloomy shadows swept away,
He’ll wake to view the glories of the shore
Where life is crowned with one eternal day.
The family wish to return their thanks to the many friends who so kindly assisted them in their hour of affliction.
MOHLER-In this city, February 16, Julia S., wife of Thomas I. MOHLER, aged 32 years and 4 months. Funeral on Friday, Rev. G. SCAWTHON, officiating. Burial at Marion Cemetery on Saturday.
GRASSY GROUPS
Jas. COLLINS has rented the Bennett farm and is moving thereto.
M.L. BAKER sold his mare last week for $100.
Dr. A.P. BAKER says he will soon have a new horse manufactured out of his old one.
We understand that Prof. HICKS is teaching a singing class at Pleasant Hill.
Miss Ella SPILLER says three more weeks and she will be out of jail.
Henry NORRIS sold his farm last week for the snug sum of $550. He says he is going to Marion and subscribe for the Monitor right away.
Mrs. TOWNSEND is about convalescent from her recent severe illness.
The Drs. BAKER report sickness on the increase all through this section.
Mrs. Truman HALL is very sick with typhoid and paralysis.
I.N. WALKER brought out a large load of goods last week. He is doing a thriving business as a county merchant.
Mrs. E.J. BAKER, wife of B(sic).J. BAKER, died Saturday, February 18, after an illness of six days. Her remains were buried Sunday at Pleasant Hill church, Elder KEYS conducting the services. Mr. BAKER and family have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.