Marion Monitor
January 1, 1880
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTES
Mr. J. McKee PEEBLES, president of the Frst National Bank and senior partner of the firm of PEEBLES & RIDGEWAY, of Shawneetown, died last week.
Dick HILLIARD was arrested last Friday night on a charge of disturbing a worshiping congregation at Prairie Church. He gave bond for his appearance at County Court.
The January term of the Williamson County Circuit Court-Judge BROWNING presiding- convenes in this city next Monday week. January 12, 1880. The docket is very light, and outside of the Ashby murder trial, sent here on change of venue from Franklin county, there is no cases of very great interest. There are 18 criminal cases, 46 common(?) law, and 81 chancery cases. The criminal cases are classed as follows: Grand larceny 3, buggery 1, abduction 1, assault to murder 5, burglary 1, forgery 1, conspiracy 6.
On Wednesday night of last week-Christmas eve-a shouting scrape occurred near Askew’s Mill, some five or six miles southeast of this city, which it is feared will result fatally, causing the death of an innocent party, which is too often the case in such rows. From what we can learn the circumstances of the shooting were about as follows: John MCCLUNEY and Albert BOREM, two young men of the neighborhood have had a grudge at each other of long standing, and meeting at a social frolic at the residence of Mr. Lee ASKEW, the quarrel was renewed and MCCLUNEY pulling out a pistol fired at BOREM, the ball cutting BOREM’s overcoat, just hissing his person, struck Lee ASKEW, a son of the host, in the stomach, just below the navel, making a wound that will in all probability prove fatal, tho’ at this writing he is still alive. No arrests have been made as yet.
A pleasant social party and dance were given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. PULLEY, three miles south of town, last Friday night. Several of our young people went out, and report an enjoyable time.
Last Saturday before Squire VICK, James M. TALLY appeared to answer to a charge of bastardy preferred against him by Mary A. MOAKE. The evidence was against him, and he was placed under bond of $600 for his appearance at Circuit Court. S.M. SIMMONS and J.C. MILLER are his bondsmen.
Mr. Cunningham KENEDY’s residence and its entire contents, in Western precinct was burned up last Thursday (Christmas). The family was not at home and the fire was not discovered until the building was almost in ashes. No insurance.
The bond of the Collector, approved by the County Board last Saturday, is for $118 000, and is secured by the following names: Allen SCURLOCK, Thos. DAVIS, Henry GRAY, Willis AIKMAN, J.C. MILLER, Frank BROWN, R.M. HUNDLEY, John T. HILL, M.W. ROBERTSON, W.E. WILEY, J.M. WASHBURN, M.C. CAMPBELL, J.M. NORMAN and Samuel W. DUNAWAY.
Mr. John F. PERKINS has brought suit before Esqr. VICK, against the County of Williamson for about eighty dollars. The nature of the case is, Mr. PERKINS is jailor and for services as such presented a claim which the County Commissioners thought was extravagant and therefore disallowed a portion of the same, only allowing so much of the account as to the court seemed reasonably due the plaintiff. The case is set for Saturday next.
Last Monday afternoon a young but rather seedy looking individual called at the office of County Clerk STRIKE and requested a loan to take him back to Calloway county, Ky. stating that he was Circuit Clerk of the above named county, and that while on a visit north he had been robbed of everything, and was on his way back afoot and busted. As he could show no credentials of any kind, Mr. STRIKE did not advance the necessary funds, and he walked out of town. He gave his name as BOYD.
The preliminary trial of Monroe MOSLEY on the charge of bastardy, brought against him by Sarah TIBBS, was had before Esquire REYNOLDS, last Friday occupying the afternoon and a portion of the night, and resulted in binding him over to County Court in the sum of $600, which was furnished. Thursday evening he was again arrested on a charge of trying to commit abortion, and trial set for Monday last, but on that day a continuance was granted until next Wednesday, Jan. 7.
The following marriage licenses have been issued since last report:
S.H. SUMMERS to Sarah HINCHCLIFF
G.W. WOODWARD to Martha E. SMITH
James M. MOSLEY to Hannah SCOBY
W.E. MANKER to Bell SPINNING
Sam R. WEAVER to Nancy J. SMITH
J.A. CROSSEN to Paulina THOMPSON
L.W. THROGMORTON to S.A. ALLMAN
Terry W. BROCK to Sarah E. DOTY
Geo. L. WALKER to Annie BLAIR
Jos. PILTA to Mary MANNERING
S.W. JAMES to E.E. DENNAY
Wm. A. DURHAM to Martha RICH
W.A. FOWLER to Mary J. BORDERS
J.M. CHILCUTT to Emma STOCKTON
Wiley STOCKTON to Louisa V. BROWN
John WELDMAN to Mary E. MILLER
We understand that as Blufe TRAVELSTEAD was coming to town with a load of chickens, Wednesday, he drove into a creek out by Capt. CAIN’s drowning his horses and chickens and almost himself. He was rescued by some men working near the scene of the accident, but was so chilled that it was thought he would die.-Harrisburg Chronicle.
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL NOTES
John R. LITTLE visited the asylum at Anna this week.
Mrs. Dr. PEASE paid us a pleasant visit Monday last.
John A. ENSMINGER and son Duke, visited relatives in Cairo the past week.
Miss May WALKER, of Carbondale has been visiting friends in this city the past week.
Our handsome young friend, George MOORE, with Ingersoll & Sheppard of Carbondale, spent Saturday and Sunday last with friends in this city.
Miss Fanny ROBERTS has been spending the past week with friends in Murphysboro, returning home Tuesday evening.
Dr. LODGE and wife and Mrs. Hardin GOODALL returned from a visit to their daughters school in St. Louis last Friday.
We understand that Mrs. ROBERTS of the Goodall house, has leased the Robinson house in Carbondale, and will open a hotel in that city some time in the spring.
Christmas night the young folks met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L.D. HARTWELL and enjoyed a social dance. It was certainly one of the most enjoyable occasions we have any rememberance of.
Capt. HELTON of Carbondale called on the Monitor last week. He reports the Free Press office, in which he is a typo, in the hands of the Sheriff, under distress for debts amounting to $300 or $400. We hope to hear of the matter being adjusted and the Free Press once more on its feet.
Mrs. Judge HARKER of Carbondale, Mrs. JACKSON of Vienna, and Mrs. PARKS of DuQuoin have been in the city the past week attending at the bedside of their sister, Mrs. Walter WARDER, who has been dangerously ill for some days past. We are glad to know that she is now in a fair way to recover.
Mr. Resin HOLLAND of Schoharrie Prairie is reported dangerously ill with pneumonia. Also Dr. BURGESS of Jeffersonville is confined to his bed with sickness. Later-We learn that Mr. HOLLAND died Monday evening. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved family. He leaves a wife and family of grown children to mourn his loss.
J.M. WRIGHT of Saline precinct has bought property in Burnside.
John E. MANIER has moved to Carbondale.
Mrs. Wm. R. COOK, an estimable lady, died at her residence in this city, Tuesday night last.
Mr. and Mrs. G.L. EUBANKS, of Crainville, Sundayed in this city, the guest of A.M. ASKEW.
Prof. Geo. C. ROSS, of Ewing college, was shaking hands with friends in Marion last week.
Misses Anna CAMPBELL, of Marion, and Anna HARRISON of Herrin’s Prairie, students in Mt. Carrol Seminary, are at home for the holidays.
We acknowledge a very pleasant call Tuesday evening from Misses Annie CAMPBELL and Emma BENSON, two of the prettiest and best of the many agreeable young ladies of our city.
Mr. John L. RIDGEWAY and Miss Cordelia E. WEBBER of Stone Fort have been joined together in matrimony. We congratulate John and his worthy bride.
Tom DAVIS, (our Studebaker Tom) and lady, and Mr. and Mrs. W.E. WILEY returned home last Saturday from Morganfield, Ky., where they were visiting their children in Catholic school.
Mr. B.F. KELLEY is teaching school in the Spiller district north of Marion, and thinks it is composed of the very best of people. There is no better evidence of success than that of co-operation of the patrons and teacher.
Mrs. CLINE, the popular landlady of the Cline House, entertained a number of friends at a sumptuous Christmas dinner last Thursday. Among the invited guests were Mr. J.H. MANIER and lady, Mr. John LEE and lady, Shannon HOLLAND and lady, the writer and lady, and the “regulars,” including Miss Katie SCHUEY, Mr. M.S. STRIKE, Mr. C.H. SAUTHER, Mr. Joseph BARHAM and others. The dinner was such an one as only Mrs. CLINE and her handsome daughter Minnie can prepare, and was enjoyed to the utmost by all present.
SOCIETY NOTES
I.O.O.F.
Remember the public installation at the Christian church next Saturday night the 3d, inst. The members of the Order will meet in their hall at 6:30 and at 7 o’clock sharp, march to the church for installation. Rev. A. RANSOM will deliver an address on Odd Fellowship. After the business of the evening at the church is transacted the procession will return to the Lodge room. Visiting brother are asked to report at the hall at 6:30.
At the regular meeting of Benevolent Encampment No. 171, the following officers were elected for the ensuing Term: B. HOLLAND, C.P.; W.L. BENSON, H.P.; J.P. COPELAND, Scribe; Geo. W. YOUNG, Treas.; J. V. GRIDER, W.S.; J.M. EUBANKS, J.W.
Trustees-J.W. PEEBLES, W.H. EUBANKS, J.R. LITTLE, J.V. GRIDER, J.M. EUBANKS.
MASONIC
Herrin’s Prairie, Ill. Dec. 27
At a regular communication of Herrin’s Prairie Lodge No. 693, A.F. and A.M. the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: W.H. PERRY, W.M; C.C. STOTLAR, J.W.; John Ferris, S.W.; John SPILLER, Treas.; D.R. HARRISON, Secretary.
AN OLD CITIZEN GONE
Death of W.N. Mitchell
Died, at his residence in this city, Tuesday night, Dec. 30, 1879, Mr. W.N. MITCHELL, in the 67th year of his age.
Mr. MITCHELL had been ill for a few days only, and his death came unexpectedly to his family and numerous friends. The cause of his death was, we believe, Paralysis, and his passing away was sudden and peaceable.
The deceased was born in Wilson county, Tenn, and removed to Franklin county, Ill., in 1831. He taught school in Old Frankfort, which was then the county seat of what is now Franklin and Williamson counties, for two years. He helped divide the territory and formed Williamson county, and was County Surveyor of Williamson for twenty years. When the war broke out he joined the army and was a Lieutenant in Company ----, 60th Ill. Col. which position he resigned at Vicksburg on account of Bronchitis. In 1865 he was elected County Clerk on the Republican ticket, his opponent being Capt. John M. CUNNINGHAM, Democrat. He was, we believe, the first Republican official ever elected in this county, and up to the day of his death he remained firm in the political principles which he represented. He held the office of Postmaster for the past twelve years, and was acting in that capacity at the time of his death.
In the death of Mr. MITCHELL the community has lost an upright and honored citizen, loved and respected by all, his family a loving husband and father and his demise will be sincerely mourned by the whole county almost, as he was probably one of the best known men in the county, and his passing away leaves a void not easily filled. Peace to his ashes.
THE FIRE FIEND
The West Side of the Square in Ashes.
Again has the fire fiend visited Marion, the alarm being sounded between 10 and 11 o’clock Tuesday night last.
The fire originated in the rear of John M. CLINE’s store, and when discovered was under such headway that it was useless to attempt to save the buildings, and those arriving at once went to work to saving the stocks and movables within the buildings.
The houses being light wooden ones burned like tinder, and the flames being fed by the oils and other combustible chemicals in Clines drug stock, spread with amazing rapidity, and in less than half an hour after the discovery the whole wooden portion of the block was wrapped in flames. Fortunately there was not a breath of air stirring and there being substantial brick buildings north and south, the fire was confined to the three wooden buildings, the fire walls of the DUNAWAY brick standing the intense heat without a flaw or crack, thereby saving the thickly build block of residences southeast and WASHBURN’s drug store. By Hard and good work the SIMMONS House, a two story frame just West was saved, and the fire burned itself out for want of material to feed on.
The Losses
The buildings burned-four in number-were owned by Hardin GOODALL, Vick & Son, J.B. BAINBRIDGE and S.W. DUNAWAY, all being partially insured with the exception of GOODALL’s.
The Goodall building was occupied by the general dry goods store of GOODALL & BURKHART who saved a portion of their stock. Loss about $3,000; insured for $2,000.
The Vick building was occupied by J.M. CLINE’s druggist; who estimated his loss at $2,500; insured for $1500.
The Dunaways occupied their building as a clothing store. They estimate their loss of $4,000; insured for $2,000.
The second stories of the buildings were occupied by Clemens’ law office, ‘Squire Vick and Reynolds, Calverts law office and a barber shop. CLEMENS lost his fine library but one single book being saved. His loss is fully $9,000(?); no insurance. John W. BURTON also lost books and clothing worth $200.
VICK and REYNOLDS lost their justices dockets, books and office furniture, probably $200 or $300 each.
CALVERT lost books, clothing, etc., to the amount of $100.
WASHBURNS drug stock was damaged to the amount of $200.
The GODDARD brick on the north was damaged by water and glass broke about $100.
And Mrs. SIMMONS was damaged by removal and water about $100.
The total loss will probably foot up over $15,000. The origin of the fire is unknown, but probably caught from a carelessly left stove, or cigar stub.
As usual nearly all our citizens worked nobly doing good service, many especially C.H. STUTHER, Cary WILEY, Albert BROAD, Lucian and Brice HOLLAND, J.F. CONNELL, M.W. ROBERTSON, A.J. BENSON, L.A. GODDARD, John A. SHULTZ, W.E. WILEY, Drs. BUNDY and BENTLY, C.H. DENISON, Shannon and Brice HOLLAND, Henry EBBS, W.H. EUBANKS, Judge YOUNG and Mart DAVIS and dozens of others whom we cannot now name, deserve special praise for their efforts to save property and check the flames.
SCHOOL
School report of district eight, Bainbridge precinct. (I didn’t transcribe the scores, just the names)
Lizzie ADAMS, Dell ADAMS, Beula ADAMS, Nannie ADAMS, Sula HUDGENS, Emma HUDGENS, Minnie HUDGENS, Nancy DUNGY, Lily LAMASTER, Henryettie GENT, Charlotte MCALPIN, Mary MCALPIN, Julia WALKER, Alice WALKER, Ella WALKER, Hattie BRACY, Annie BRACY, Bertie BRACY, Ida MOUDY, Georgie MOUDY, Sarah CRENSHAW, Ida FAIN, Rachael ASA, Oscar HUDGENS, Curtis ADAMS, Ottis FAIN, Samuel BRACY, Joseph BRACY, Douglass WALKER, Joshua WALKER, Sherman LAMASTER, Walter LAMASTER, Horace ADAMS, Monroe SWEET, Joseph MCALPIN, Robert SPILLER, Abner BRACY, William SMITH, Johny MOUDY, Henry PAYNE.
Addie LAMASTER, Teacher
Marion Monitor
January 8, 1880
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTES
Thos. J. GOODALL is in Aberdeen, Miss with a car load of stock.
Sid NORMAN is opening out a family grocery and provision store in the basement of Robertson’s brick.
Mrs. G.W. DUNCAN, mother of Sherin(?) DUNCAN, was thrown from a horse a few days ago and seriously, it is feared fatally, injured.
Lee ASKEW, the young man accidentally shot by MCCLUNEY, Christmas eve, is still alive, and hopes are entertained of his recovery.
Hartwell HENDRICKSON started a drove of mules Monday overland to Cairo, from whence they will be shipped by boat to the Southern market.
Gov. CULLOM and lady visited Anna last Saturday to inspect the Insane Asylum. They were tendered a public reception by the citizens and Company G. 11th Regiment.
Last Monday Hendrickson & Allen sold to M.C. CAMPBELL twenty choice mules for $2200 or $110 per head. Mr. CAMPBELL is purchasing and shipping to the Southern Market.
The following marriage licenses have been issued the past week:
S.C. TRAVELSTEAD to Dosia T. MOFIELD
G.F. FURLONG to Mary A. WILLEFORD
Reason CASH to Sarah E. BEVRY
John E. RADFORD to Eliza A. DICKENS
John A. BAIAR to Annie S. HOLLAND
The following bit of history we find in the Wayne County press: Wabash county has had a bad assortment of doctors. One was indicted for murder-one now practicing is said to have served a term in the penitentiary for bigamy-another one year for larceny. Dr. COLLINS is serving a three years sentence in the penitentiary for an assault to rape. Dr. ROSSEY fled the country to escape punishment for an assault to rape. Mrs. Dr. COLLINS was indicted for an assault to murder. Dr. FERGUSON is now in the Booneville jail charged with horse stealing.
List of letters remaining in the post office at Marion, Illinois, which have not been called for within one month from day of the receipt thereof and which will be sent to the dead letter office if not called for by the first day of February 1880:
COPHER, S.A.D.; CORDER, Willis; DAVIS, Jack B.; FOREHAND, Jesse B.; GREGORY Henry; HYSON, H; HUDGENS, Miss M.; Johnson, Mrs. S.E.; JENNING, J.H.; JONES, D.F.; MCKANNA, Tarry; MOORE, Lucy; MAKINNIE, Mary; MCDANIEL, A.J.; NICK, Henry; POINDEXTER, Calvin; REID, N.G.(2); RICH, Cynthia; ROBERTS, Caroline; TUGGLE James M.; TUGGLE, James (2); UMFREY, Samuel; WRIGHT, Miss Sarah; WILEY, Miss Lucy. E.E. MITCHELL, act. P.M.
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL NOTES
Judge YOUNG made us a pleasant call
Tuesday morning.
Mr. B.M. WEST called in last Saturday and ordered the Monitor for 1880.
A.H. NORTH and W.R. FARMER of Eight Mile were in town last Monday, the mud notwithstanding.
Mr. and Mrs. Shannon HOLLAND and Miss Stella LODGE spent Sunday last with friends in Herrin’s Prairie.
G. Nick MOORE has been over to Murphysboro this week, a witness in Court in a GOODALL, CAMPBELL & DUNAWAY case.
The Monitor, last Thursday, was the recipient of a leap year call from two of its handsome young lady friends, Miss Annie GOODALL and Miss Luella BAINBRIDGE.
Dan DAVIS and lady of the Pulley House, have a party last Friday evening to a number of the young folks of the city, and a very pleasantly spent evening is reported.
Will WESTBROOK, city, was among our callers yesterday. Will is a stirring young business man, and believes in the adage of “live and let live,” and is therefore a good patron of the Monitor.
Mr. Dan DAVIS little girl swallowed a lot of poison, which she found lying around loose, Tuesday night; Dr. EVANS was called in and by prompt action succeeded in saving her life.
We are sorry to hear that our young friend, Harry RANSOM, has been confined to his bed, seriously ill, for a few days past. We hope to hear of his permanent recovery soon.
Prof. STOTLAR of the city schools made us a friendly call Monday morning last. He report the schools largely increased in attendance since the holiday. He is quite anxious to have parents and all interested to visit the school.
Misses Annie CAMPBELL of this city and Annie HARRISON of Herrin’s Prairie, who spent the holidays at home, returned to Mt. Carrol Seminary Monday last. They were accompanied by Miss Ettie DUNSTON of this city.
Mr. John BAIARS and Miss Annie HOLLAND of Schoharrie Prairie, Lake Creek precinct, were married last Tuesday night. Mr. BAIAR is a fine young gentleman, and his handsome bride, Miss Annie, is one of the best girls in the county, and the Monitor hopes their wedded life may be blessed with a full share of happiness and prosperity.
Mrs. Mal. HARGON has been very sick the past week.
The MOSLEY abortion case is being tried this (Wednesday) evening, and is still pending as we go to press.
Goodall & Burkhart have already made arrangement to build a substantial brick on the ground where their building was burned last week.
SOCIETY NOTES
I.O.O.F.
Grand Master BERGGREN has divided the State into forty-eight districts and appointed an official instructor for each district. The forty sixth district is composed of Jackson and Williamson, Geo. W. YOUNG, No. 392, instructor.
The public installation of officers at the Christian church last Saturday night was well attended, the house being full. The Order and the congregation were disappointed by the non-attendance of Rev. RANSOM, the advertised orator of the evening, who was detained at home on account of sickness in his family. However, Judge YOUNG responded to the call and made an interesting talk.
Now the election and installations are over the business of the term begins. Next in order is the anniversary, if it don’t rain.
Judge Geo. W. YOUNG was elected to represent Williamson Lodge 392, in the Grand Lodge, last Saturday night.
Masonic
At a regular communication of Stone Fort Lodge, No. 495, A.F. and A.M. held on Saturday, December 27th, the following officers were elected and appointed for the ensuing year: Hiram H. WISE, W.M.; J. Harvey MCSPARRIN, S.W.; J. VAN TRAMMELL, J.W.; W.J. HALL, Treasurer; W. Marion JOYNER, jr.(?), Sec.; J. Wesley ROSE, S.D.; W.J. RIDGEWAY, J.D.; W.A. EPPERSON, Tyler.
Religion and Temperance
W. L. BENSON is Present and T.C. WATKINS Secretary of the Temperance Union for the ensuing quarter.
Rev. C.W. HUTCHISON will preach at the Southern Methodist church next Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night.
Rev. J.W. TOOTHAKER will commence a
protracted meeting in the M.E. ch. South in this city on Thursday night before
the third Sunday in this month. Able preachers are engaged to assist. All are
invited to attend.
Medical
At the regular meeting of the Williamson County Medical Association the following officers were elected for the year 1880:
Dr. H.V. FERRELL, President; Dr. W.H. BENTLEY, Vice President; Dr. G.W. EVANS, Treasurer; Dr. A.N. LODGE, Secretary; Drs. J.J. FLY, M.M. MCDONALD, W.H. PERRY, Board of Censors. Essayest for April Dr. G.W. EVANS, Alternate Dr. J.J. FLY, Reporters Dr. J.W. VICK.
Dr. M.M. MCDONALD
Education Notes
Teachers who wish to keep well posted in educational intelligence, should subscribe for the Semi weekly Inter Ocean. Its educational department, conducted by Prof. JONES, is full of interesting items concerning schools.
Marion Public Schools (I didn’t transcribe scores)
High School Deparment
Jane BROAD, Jane REYNOLDS, Laura HUNDLEY, Bettie GODDARD, Anna GOODALL, Ettie ROBERTSON, Dora VICK, Grace HUNDLEY, Hattie GODDARD, Altha HUNDLEY, Nanna HUNDLEY, Ettie LANG, Flora DAVIS, Samuel GOODALL, John WHITE, James YOUNG, George GOODALL, Frank ASKEW, Dudley AIKMAN, Jefferson AIKMAN, Joab GRAY, Marcellus HENDRICKSON, Anna BLANKENSHIP, Mary HENDRICKSON, Hannah SPRINGS, Maggie JACKSON, Frank COPELAND, John BAINBRIDGE, Eddy RANSOM, Charles CALVERT, Henry LAMASTER, Frank HIGGINS, Eddie GALLAGHER, John HUNTER.
Intermediate Department
Frank GRIDER, Leon DENISON, George BENSON, Lonnie EDWARDS, Albert GROGAN, Frank CAMPBELL, David THOMSON, Daisy WESTBROOK, Lina GODDARD, Maggie ASKEW, Mary BENTLEY, Minnie VICK, Alice SAMUELS, Hanah ENSMINGER, Alice REYNOLDS, Maud GROGAN, Emma ROBINSON, Annie WHITLOCK, Lena DUNCAN, Hattie WILEY, Ruth OGLESBY, Laura LOWE, Jane GRIDER, Annie GRIDER, Emma CALVERT, Lucinda YOUNG, Nora CALVERT, Gussie JACKSON, Mollie GALLAGHER, Leena FEATOR, Katie WIGGS, Lelia BUNDY, Belle HOBBS, Katie WATKINS, Fannie GROGAN, Ettie EDWARDS, Julia GODDARD, Laura YOUNG, Ella GOODALL, Blanch CALVERT.
C.C. STOTLAR, Principal
Having taught three months of my present term of school, I now offer a short report of the condition of my school. So far I have escaped the clutches of avenging parents, who would have it distinctly understood that they know better now to administer punishment to their precious little darlings, than any modern pedagogue. For the month ending December 31, I had thirty-eight pupils enrolled with an average daily attendance of twe(n)ty-six and nine-tenths. Scholars are all interested and progressing finely. Parents are most all interested in the welfare of the schools though two or three insist upon the use of “mild persuasion” instead of deservedly well administered application of “hickory withe,” in cases of continued violation of the rules , regulations, and entreaties. Otherwise school is flourishing. School in District No. 6 town 9 range 4.
Reports of school in District 7, Town 9, for the month ending Jan. 1, 1880 (I did not record the scores)
Herman MOORE, Calvin CASH, Gaino FERRELL, Thomas MARKS, Joshua KENT, Duncan MOORE, Hardin MOORE< Richard GOODALL, John CROWL, James DAVIDSON, Williams DAVIDSON, Frank SHREVE, Bennie GOODLL, James CAPLINGER, George HANKS, James CASH, Gaino BRADLEY, Samuel HANKS, Mauda CAPLINGER, Marietta FERRELL, Vina KELLEY, Martha GOODALL, Harriet KENT, Arista FERRELL, Sarah FERRELL, Hattie CAMPLINGER, Hattie GOODALL, Mary DAVIDSON, Irona DAVIDSON, Emma DAVIDSON, Josephine HANKS. The school has progressed finely this month. We have also had the pleasure of recording eighteen visitors this month, and will say please call again. If parents are not the first ones to take an interest in the welfare of their children, who is? J.L.D. HARTWELL, Teacher.
Marion Monitor
January 15, 1880
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTES
Isn’t this nice weather for Circuit Court, J. Wesley TRAMMELL?
It would be nothing more than just for the Court to make an order compelling J. Wesly to attend Court every day from Stonefort, back home at noon and night, with nothing to eat between meals.
The Mayor and part of the City Council met in the Sheriff’s office last Monday night, but for want of a quorum an adjournment was had until next Monday night. T.J. GOODALL and M.W. BARHAM were absent from the city and HUNDLEY failing to put in an appearance no business could be transacted.
Prof. TICE predicts the following kind of weather for the balance of this month 15th to 18th, clouding, with snow or rain storms; 18th to 20th clear of fair or very cold; 21st to 23rd, clouding, threatening weather with severe storms in places; 24th to 25th fair and cold; 26th to 29th clouding weather with snow and rain, 30th to 31st clear or fair.
Only two marriage licenses have been issued the past week:
Geo. W. PEEBLES to Mary B. FURLONG.
Robert C. ARMSTRONG to Susan LANE
Capt. S.G. PARKS, of DuQuoin, is attending Circuit Court this week, and shaking hands with a host of friends in Marion.
With the exception of the DUNAWAYS all the insurance on the losses by the late fire has been adjusted and paid over: Goodall & Burkhart received $500; John CLINE $1150l L.A. GODDARD $45; W. DUNAWAY $500.
Hall of Andrew Jackson Lodge, 487- At a regular meeting of said Lodge on Saturday evening December 27th, 1879, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J.H. STEWART, W.M.; H.C. MITCHELL, S.W.; W.W. WEAVER, J.W.; James MORRIS, Treasurer; J.W. CARMICHAEL, Secretary.
The Franklin county murder case is the cause of a large number of people attending court who otherwise would be at home. The prisoner-quite a young man-was brought in on the morning train last Tuesday and jailed.
COURT HOUSE
Court convened Monday morning January 12, Judge Browning on the Bench.
Attorneys in attendance from abroad are W.J. ALLEN, W.W. BARR, Jackson county; James M. GREGG, of Saline; W.S. CANTRELL, Franklin. The local bar is attending in full force.
Tuesday was the case of HARTWELL & WARDER vs. A.P. REEVES; att’ys fee, tried by jury; verdict fro complainants for $230.
The People vs. James PULLEY, continued to July term.
ASHBY’s-The Franklin county murderer-case was continued to the July term.
The PRESTON conspiracy cases were stricken from the docket with leave to reinstate.
The case of CASTELL-in jail for burglary, is set for Wednesday next.
The counterfeiter, THOMPSON, is on trial as we go to press.
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL NOTES
Miss Martha GOULD has been quite sick fro some months past.
Dr. H.V. FERRELL, of Carterville, was among our visitors Monday last.
A.F WHITE is spending the present week at home.
Mrs. Annie HOLLAND, city, visited the Monitor sanctum Monday.
George and Johnny GOODALL are buying quite a lot of stock this winter.
Miss Maggie ORTH, of Jeffersonville visiting among Marion friends last week the guest of Mrs. Jennie LUSK.
Our jolly friends, Phil. SPRAGUE and Bennett STOTLAR, of Western, were among our callers Monday last.
Miss Bettie GODDARD of Marion was visiting Miss Mamie ALLEN last week-Carbondale Observer.
Mr. John BAIN, of Vienna, has been in this city this week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter WARDER.
J.M. CLINE has bought the COVER property on the south east corner of the square.
We acknowledge the receipt of the regular dues for 1880 sent by Rev. R. W. LAUGHLIN of Makanda. Thanks.
Capt. CUNNINGHAM and Dr. CARSON of Crab Orchard put in an appearance at the Monitor office Wednesday of last week.
The Murphysboro Independent says Miss Fannie ROBERTS of Marion, was in Murphysboro during the holidays visiting her brother, Mr. A.H. ROBERTS.
L.A. GODDARD was in St. Louis last week and purchased material to repair the damages of his brick building the result of the recent fire.
A.M. ASKEW has had his Hall put in shape for the accommodation of those who desire to give public entertainments.
The past week Mr. S. LITTLE moved into the Mrs. BROAD property; Mr. RICE the NELSON property, and Mr. S. EWAN into the Geo. MITCHELL property.
Our never failing friend, Uncle Labon CARTER, of Carterville, had not the time to call on us while in town last Thursday but sent in his regular annual dues just the same.
Monday evening Dr. S.H. BUNDY, while on his way home, slipped and fell on the crossing by W.P. GOODALL’s seriously injuring his knee. He will be confined to the house for some time.
Mr. BARTER of Northern, Mr. J.W. HALL of Saline, Mr. Henry NORRIS of Grassy, L.D. HARTWELL, J.R. LITTLE, Squire HOLLAND, Isaac STEPHENS, and others, of the city, were Monitor visitors Tuesday last.
Jonesboro last week received articles of incorporation for a manufacturing association of which Judge CRAWFORD is one of the incorporators.
Gen. WHEELER of Mason county, received the appointment of U.S. Marshall for the Southern District of Illinois, in place of the Col. ROE, whose time expired January 12.
Ed. E. MITCHELL received notification Monday evening last that he had been appointed postmaster to fill out the unexpired term of his father, W.N. MITCHELL, deceased.
The roll call of the grand jury last Monday morning found nearly all in their seats to listen to the charge of Judge BROWNING. The jury is composed of as fine and intelligent body of men as any county can produce, and we have no doubt but they will wind up the business of the session with dispatch. Mr. J.B. ROBERTS is foreman.
John BURTON, Esq., of Marion, came over Saturday and spent Sunday with his friends in Carbondale. He would have been over to the “Social Hop” but he had nothing in the world to wear. The fire had just cleaned him out. –Carbondale Observer.
A little child of Mr. and Mrs. A.V. STULL came near drowning last week. He was out playing and Mrs. STULL heard the splashing of water in a coal oil barrel which was near the door, called the child but received no reply at once went in search and found the little fellow in the barrel, his head down and feet above the water.
It is more than probable that W.R. BROWN of Metropolis, will be appointed Supervisor of the Census, for the 8th District, and Williamson county which had a much better claim to the position, is, as usual left out in the cold. Williamson county will probably have a chance to return the compliment by sending a Williamson county man to Congress to fill the seat now occupied by a Metropolis man.
Mr. B. P. LEE, teacher of the colored school, east, was among the Monitor visitors Saturday last. He tells us that his school is progressing satisfactorily, the scholars taking an unusual interest in the studies and advancing rapidly; the only drawback being the structure, by courtesy called a school house, which they are compelled to use. From its outside appearance it is entirely unfitted for a school house, and the school Board should at once take steps to furnish the people of that part of the District with a better house.
CARTERVILLE
Editors Monitor: Thinking that you would like to hear from out little town of Carterville, I thought I would note a few lines to be published in the Monitor that those who read your paper may know that Carterville is yet alive and improving quite rapidly. The carpenters hammer is heard occasionally and the mines are furnishing work both night and day for the miners.
Sam BUNDY has a first class grocery store well supplied with fresh goods.
C.F. BOYD has a clothing store which he keeps a good assortment of ready made clothing. Mr. B. is doing a good business.
We have a good hotel kept by Mr. PRIBBLE where the traveling public is well entertained.
We hold our temperance meetings every Tuesday night0we have some very interest meetings. Mr. John BARTON, of Carbondale, made a very interesting speech to the temperance people Tuesday night of last week. The house was more than full and all seemed to enjoy the meeting; when the invitation was given to sign the pledge and don the blue ribbon not less than fifteen responded. One of the finest features of the meeting was declamation by Lucy HALL.
Carterville can boast of a choir of as good singers as is to be found in this part of the state, under the instruction of Mr. SMITH. He understands music thoroughly and has his singers well drilled. The choir consists of Mr. WATSON and SPRAGUE tenors; Samuel BUNDY, Charles SPRAGUE, F. B. WARD, bass; Mrs. SPRAGUE, Miss Lou SMITH, Sophrano; Minnie SMITH slot. Now if you want to hear some good music come to Carterville some Tuesday eve and attend the temperance meeting.
MARION PUBLIC SCHOOL
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High school-Nannie EDWARDS, Jane REYNOLDS, Laura HUNDLEY, Anna GOODALL, Nanna HUNDLEY, Ettie LANG, Maggie JACKSON, Frank COPELAND, John BAINBRIDGE, James YOUNG, Charlie BAINBRIDGE, Phillip BENTLEY, Dudley AIKMAN, Joab GRAY, Luella SIMMONS, Florence HENDRICKSON, Anna BLANKENSHIP, Mary HENDRICKSON, Ettie ROBERTSON, Dora VICK, Hattie GODDARD, Luella BAINBRIDGE, Luella EUBANKS, Effi GOODALL, Flora DAVIS, Samuel GOODALL, Eddy RANSOM, Charles CALVERT, John HUNTER, Eddie GALLAGHER, Jefferson AIKMAN, Henry LAMASTER
Intermediate Department-Frank GRIDER, George BENSON, Albert GROGAN, Geo. CAMPBELL, John CABINESS, Daisy WESTBROOK, Alice REYNOLDS, Hattie WILEY, Annie GRIDER, Emma CALVERT, Paulina SPRINGS, Nora CALVET, Karie WIGGS, Maggie ASKEW, Ettie EDWARDS, Emma ROBINSON, Fannie GROGAN, Julia GODDARD, Mary BENTLEY, Hanah ENSMINGER, Belle HOBBS, Leon DENISON, Lonnie EDWARDS, Edward DENISON, John CAMPBELL, Logan KELLEY, Lina GODDARD, Laura YOUNG, Leona FEATOR, Gussie JACKSON, Ruth OGLESBY, Mary YOUNG, Mollie GALLAGHER, Blanch CALVET, Alice SAMUELS, Maud GROGAN, Annie WHITLOCK, Mary REYNOLDS, Katie WATKINS, Minnie VICK, Lelia BUNDY, Laura LOWE
Second Intermediate-Maud BAINBRIDGE, Maggie WATKINS, Mittie DAVIS, James A. GOODALL, Agnes GROGAN, May GALLAGHER, Laura YOUNG, Mamie JENKINS, Emma RUSSELL, Daisy REYNOLDS, Katie CAONESS(?), Iva HOLLAND, Mary LOWE, Gossie HENDRICKSON, Nannie CALVET, Nettie MITCHELL, Ada GRIDER, Emma BARHAM, Sallie FEATOR, Vinna DUNCAN, Samuel DEAVENPORT, Marion PRIDE, Alva STEPHENS, Lamuel ROBERTSON, Charley YOUNG, Samuel VICK, Mary SPRINGS, Tolbert SIMMONS, Willie SIMPSON, Dave ENSMINGER, Robbie HOLLAND, Eddie BENTLEY, Charlie CRUSE(?), Drean(?) CLEMENS, Oscar KELLEY, James A. GOODALL, Fred BROCK, Henry RICE, George VICK, Robert DELOACH, Maud C-ESE(?), Etta GROGAN, H---h CAMPBELL, W—PRIDE, Robert DUNSTON, Jo-n DELOACH
Primary Department-Fannie MOORE, Hattie BENTLEY, Ida DOTY, Dora JENNINGS, May PARKER, Ada FEATOR, Julia DUNAWAY, George PERRIGEN, Charlie HOLLAND, Ethan ALLEN, Curtis BARHAM, Willie DUNSTON, James SAMUELS, Lou CLEMENS, Ora YOUNG, Charlie LOWE, Martha GROGAN, Grace CALVET, Calla(?) VICK, Mary EWEN, Annie PEEBLES. Stell DAVIS, DeWitt PRIDE, Willie DAVENPORT, Lem CRUSE, James CONNELL, Robbie ALLEN, A-red HOLLAND, Everett DENISON, Albert WHITE, Robert HOOPER, Tommie HOLLAND, Dddie(?) DOTY, Ora BEARD.
C.C. STOTLAR, Principal
Marion Monitor
January 22, 1880
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTES
A little boy of Jim SWOFFORD’s, east of town, was thrown from a horse last Saturday evening, breaking his arm just above the wrist.
Last Friday John M. CLINE bought out the grocery stock of M.T. VICK, and VICK, we understand will soon open out a new stock on the north side of the square.
Uncle Charley STARRICK received $900 back pension last week.
Hon W.S. MORRIS, of Elizabethton, -I., attended the present term of the Williamson county circuit court.
Last Friday evening W.E. WILEY purchased the stock of goods of S.W. DUNAWAY, on the west side, and is prepared to see all his old customers.
There is a terrible gully washed almost into the middle of the street opposite Shannon HOLLAND’s residence just south of the square. It should be attended to at once.
The following dispatch we find in the Globe-Democrat, from Janesville, Wis.: “Burr ROBBINS, the well-known circus proprietor, was fatally injured this evening, and death is expected to ensue before morning. ROBBINS was in his little steamer on Rock river running rapidly, when his head came in contact with a bridge, literally crushing the front of his skull and breaking his jaw.” ROBBINS was the proprietor of the circus that exhibited in Marion last July.
W.L. BENSON is selling goods for W.E. WILEY.
F.M. GOODALL has been canvassing the country in the mule trade.
Last Tuesday Sheriff DUNCAN arrested and lodged in the county jail here “Bone” WILLIAMS on a charge of murdering a man named WILLIS, in Hardin county, Kentucky, some two years ago, and is holding him until the arrival of the Sheriff of Hardin county with a requisition from the Governor of that State. Sheriff DUNCAN furnishes us with the following details of the matter, as told by WILLIAMS and his brother: WILLIAMS does not deny the killing by pleads self-defense. There was a feud of some sort between the murdered WILLIAM and an uncle, in which a loose woman figured, and by some means WILLIAMS was made a go-be-tween by the uncle, and the murdered man and WILLIAMS getting into a fight with the latter fatally shot WILLIS and was supposed to have escaped to Texas, but as the sequel shows, soon after came to this county. WILLIAMS claims that when he shot WILLIS, the latter had him by the coat collar, with an open knife in his hand, and to avoid being cut to pieces fired the fatal shot. The Kentucky Sheriff will probably arrive here to-day after the prisoner. A reward of $250 has been offered by the Kentucky authorities for the arrest of WILLIAMS, which Sheriff DUNCAN will probably get.
Perhaps the most exciting contest known to the circle of politics, in this county has just been decided by Judge BROWNING, whose duty it was under the law to appoint a Master-in-chancery for Williamson county. The contestants were J.B. CALVERT, John W. BURTON, attorneys, and John R. LITTLE. There were other minor applicants in the persons of REYNOLDS, VICK and J.M. WASHBURN-the latter has the reputation of never seeking office but when called on by his friends never was known to refuse-but it became settled early in the contest that the choice lay between Messrs BURTON and CALVERT. And the respective friends of these two gentlemen made heavy and continued draws upon Judge BROWNING. It was thought by those who were not concerned in the contest (we mean Republicans) that CALVERT would be appointed as a matter of political courtesy, from the fact that he has always been a persistent worker in the ranks of the democratic party. Was once compelled to withdraw from the race to the legislature, to harmonize another member of the party. And made an unsuccessful race before the people on the democratic ticket for states attorney in 1876. Was among the stalwart democrats in the contest of 1878, and fought manfully to prevent the party from colluding with the Greenback party in that contest. By all rules of political preference , CALVERT should have been preferred for any position which could be conferred by appointment. But for various reasons, (some of which we know but are not disposed to publish) CALVERT was set aside, and John W. BURTON appointed. We learn that the result is not all satisfactory with Mr. CALVERT, or his friends. We hear it whispered that they expect to harmonize CALVERT by running him for the legislature next fall. Whether this will work we do not know. Just exactly how much political slighting, kicking and cuffing a Democrat can stand before retaliating on his party persecutors we are unable to conjecture. Sometimes things are carried to such an extent that forbearance ceases to be a virtue even in politics, but whether this is one of the cases we can only determine by future developments.
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL NOTES
J.B. BAINBRIDGE, city, made us a pleasant call Tuesday morning.
Dr. J.J. FLY, of Pulley’s Mill, was among our visitors Tuesday.
Mayor INGERSOLL of Carbondale, was in Marion Thursday and Friday last.
W.W. YOUNG and J.L. HUNTER of Lake Creek, were among our visitors Tuesday last.
Mr. A.L. RALLS of Lake Cree, made us a business call last week. Come often Mr. R.
Ed. E. MITCHELL last Monday evening received his commission as postmaster to serve out the unexpired term, or till March 4, 1881.
It is said that Hon. W.S. MORRIS, made the ablest speech in defence of the PARSON girl indicted for burglary, ever delivered in the court room.
The jolly countenance of O.P. HENSON, one of the leading Stalwarts of Union precinct, illumined the Monitor shop Monday last. Perry is good company and always welcome.
Marriage licenses have been issued to the following parties the past week:
Isaac V. MULKEY to Susan PRIDDY
Samuel WESTBROOK to Lucy TAYLOR
John BUTLER to Arrinda VANCIL
We are glad to seen our young friend, Harry RANSOM, in his accustomed place behind the counter at Mitchell’s Drug store, entirely recovered from his severe sick spell.
F.E. ALBRIGHT, of Murphysboro, was attending court in this city. He is in good health and awaiting his time to touch the tender feelings of some of his fellow attorneys in Jackson county.
W.A. SAYLOR, the County Treasurer of Jackson county was quite ill and doubts entertained of his recovery, last week, says the Independent.
Mr. S.B. MCNEILL of Saline Precinct was in Marion last Monday and from him we learn that Hez. ARNOLD has bought the Henry WISE farm, and that Mr. WISE will go to Arkansas. This is the second time he has made arrangements to go west.
Mr. J.E. LEDBETTER, of Eight Mile, called at the Monitor office Monday last, and from him we learn that Miss Sarah OGLESBY, teacher at the Hampton school house, is dangerously ill with pneumonia. We regret the misfortune Miss OGLESBY has met with. She is one of our lady teachers who meet the storms of life with a great deal of courage and her place is not easily filled.
We are very sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Allen COX, late of Western precinct, which occurred a few days ago. Mr. COX was a man who taught and practiced temperance, morality and Christianity. H-s been for three years President of the Sunday school Association in Western precinct, a teacher in the public school, and in fact was laboring to elevate man to a higher life.
Mr. Phillip J. ANDERS of Saline precinct, was among the number of our patrons and friends who called at the Monitor office last week. Mr. A. informs us that he has about six tons o broom corn to ship as soon as the roads are passable. He also manufactures brooms and offers an inducement to those in the trade.
Albert DUNAWAY left for St. Louis Monday evening last where he will attend school in the Institution of the Catholic Brotherhood. Al is a boy of more than ordinary ability, and can become an ornament to his people if he will but apply himself to his studies. He was accompanied to the city by J.R. LITTLE.
Judge J.H. MANIER, of the C. & S. railroad, have us a short call Monday morning last, and from him we learn that work on the gap between Carbondale and Murphysboro is progressing rapidly, and by the last of February we shall have direct railroad communication with St. Louis via Murphysboro. He is also confident that by April 1st work will begin on this end of the C. & S. Road, and that it will be rapidly pushed to completion.
We learn from Mr. LEDBETTER that the Sunday school at the Hampton church is fully established in the minds of the people thereabouts. Notwithstanding the bad wet winter weather the school progresses. There is not a school district in the county where Christian people live, that could not keep a live Sunday school the year around if the same amount of interest was taken that is required to sustain the public school.
COURT NOTES
The case of Scott HOWARD, “assault with intent to do bodily injury,” was tried by jury, a verdict of guilty rendered, and a fine of $25 and costs assessed.
The trial of THOMPSON, the counterfeiter, was continued.
The case of Nora PARSONS, for larceny was tried by jury. W.S. MORRIS and J.W. PEEBLES conducted the defense, and after a stubborn contest the jury returned a verdict of “not guilty,” and Miss Nora was released from custody.
The CASTEEL burglary case was set for yesterday, and is occupying the attention of the Court as we go to Press.
GRASSY
Nothing has happened to disturb the peace of this settlement recently except a difficulty in the Hiller school house. A fight occurred between a visitor and one of the scholars. The teacher interfered and lit onto the student, (the visitor being a brother to the student) first with a gad then with his fist and banged him up generally. The teacher was dismissed by a popular vote of the employers of the district under the latest edition to the school law.
The musical voice of the hound is heard in the vallies. Dave BAKER and Elle CLARK say “no peace to Brain” as long as the dogs can raise a trot or they have wind to toot a horn. It’s splendid fun but so much work attached to it.
James A. CLARK is putting an addition to his house which help its looks smartly.
Married at the residence of D.R. SANDERS, M.D., Mr. Robert C. ARMSTRONG to Miss Susan M. LANE, Jan. 12. Surely, those who could brave the snow and mud to celebrate their nuptials will have courage enough to meet the storms of life and conquer. We congratulate the young couple and may all their troubles be little ones.
M.D. BAKER, M.D., is making it lively for the rabbits. He owns two hounds and a shot gun; he says it’s enough.
Moses HUDGENS and W.V. SANDERS started yesterday for circuit court. The last sound heard was from Moses who just in front was crying out as he sounded the depth of the mud. “Half twain, quarter less twain; three feet scant” etc. With such precaution on their part we are confident they will get there.
Our schools under the efficient management of Messrs. KILBRETH and ALLEN are moving on smoothly.
Master M.L. BAKER takes charge of the Hiller school; we expect lively work in that quarter.
We are pained to chronicle the death of Jimmie, son of W.H. and Celia J. BRANDEN. He was a lovely boy.
L.W. THROGOMORTON has taken himself a life protector. Boys are you going to follow suit or renig? Risk your own judgment and blame not others.
M.L. BAKER’s sleigh broke down during the snow. The girls say he didn’t wait till morning but began work on a new one.
MURPHY will have to do his work over on Grassy. Some of our boys got on a high lonesome Christmas.
Elder POMEROY preached at Freewill on the second Sunday. The Eld. is quite a good preacher.
The Grassy Debating Society met at the Oakes school house Friday evening January 9th, and debated the following question: Resolved, That the reading of the works of fiction should be condemned. M.L. BAKER, A.P. BAKER, Frank SPENCE, S.B. BAKER affirmed. G.J. BAKER, B.F. BAKER, A.M. TOWNSEND, deny. Decision rendered in favor of the negative. The society will meet at the Rendleman school house on Friday evening.
MARION PUBLIC SCHOOL
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