Marion Monitor

Jan. 6, 1881

LOCAL NEWS.

Bro. SCAWTHON filled the pulpit at the M.E. church Sunday.

School commenced last Monday, after a week’s vacation.

Elder JERMAIN preached both day and night at the Christian church Sunday.

The “ministers cat” is the title of a new play introduced at the young folks parties.

Barton’s Free Press says that Ava News has gone out. Ava is a stirring little town, but is too small to support a paper.

Nick-names such as sock-leg and walking grammar, has been given to some of the young men in Marion.

Esq. J.W. ERWIN informs us that it is supposed that Wm. ERWIN who was struck with a billiard cue in Galatia a few weeks since will die, his skull being fractured.

There was a very pleasant affair took place at the Cline House last Saturday evening, the occasion being a party given by Miss Anna GOODALL, before her departure for school. The evening was pleasantly spent by all.

At a regular communication of Chapel Hill Lodge, No. 716, A.F. and A.M., held Dec. 18^th., the following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year.

            Jeff THROGMORTON, W.M.; F.M. RUSHING, S.W.; James MCBRIDE, J.M.; Frank HALL, Treasurer; Frank CHILDERS, Sect.; L.S. GOLLOMORE, S.D.; Wm. COLLINS, J.D.; and M. ___URPOE, Tylor. Yours respectfully, Jeff THROGMORTON.

Miss Belle DAVIS who has been visiting friends and relatives during the holidays, in Marion, returned to St. Louis, to assume her studies at the Catholic school.

Mr. Thomas PULLEY, one of our oldest and best citizens, died at his residence east, and near Marion last Sunday evening. He was a man of strong mind, firm in the right and had a few, if any enemies. For a long series of years a worthy member if the Christian church, was true to his country and friends. No doubt he has gone to that rest prepared for the people of God.

A sleigh belonging to Shan HOLLAND containing Leroy GODDARD and Jack BENSON, whole on their way to Herrin’s Prairie, turned over, spilling them out, and slightly damaging the sleigh. We are happy to say there was no bones broken.

CAUGHT AT LAST.

            You will remember about the 9^th day of October, 1880, that there was a terrible tragedy took place at Crab orchard. The participants being Tom HILLIARD and BRUCE HENDRICKSON, the latter being brutally murdered by HILLIARD with a knife being plunged to the hilt in his heart. HILLIARD escaped, and his whereabouts were unknown until Monday last when Coroner BROEK received word from someone in the neighborhood of HILLIARD’s stepfathers that Tom was there. Coroner BROCK with a posse consisting of J.H. DUNCAN, Caleb HOLLAND, Wm. A. MCINTOSH and Wm. SWINDELL, left last Monday night to capture the fugitive of the law. They succeeded in capturing him at the above name place concealed in the garret, and brought to Marion and lodged in jail to await the action of the Circuit Court.

            The garret in which he was concealed was never used as there was entrance. The only way in which he could have got in there, was a plank left off, supposed to have been left by the carpenters when the house was built.

FROM GRASSY.

Mr. A.M. TOWNSEND, after patiently waiting during the year now past, for some lady to lift him from the “slough of despond” to the “seventh heaven of bliss,” now takes his case in his own hands and says if the soles of his boots and the half-soles of his sleigh do not fail him he will end his career as a bachelor before spring, or know the reason why.

Mr. E.C. ALLEN paid us a short visit last Sabbath. He has become almost a stranger in our midst. He reports things lively in the Eight Mile during the holidays.

Miss Fannie HOPKINS, of Dexter, Mo., is visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity.

Elder CHAMNESS has been holding a series of meetings at Pleasant Hill church during the past month and has met with considerable success.

FROM BLAIRSVILLE.

We enjoyed a fine turkey dinner Christmas at the widow BOWMAN’s. the turkey was a wilder gobbler-net weight, seventeen pounds.

Mr. James MOSS lost his dwelling house by fire this week. He also lost a great many apples and potatoes which were in the cellar, and nearly all of his household and kitchen furniture. The House insured, balance total loss.

Mr. Hub MCCRAY, lately of Benton county, Tennessee, a stalwart Republican, has bought some lad from the I.C.R.R. Company and is going to building and otherwise improving his place this coming spring. He is well acquainted with the Governor elect of Tennessee, Mr. HAWKINS. Mr. MCCRAY says the Republican party was better organized in Tennessee at the late election than ever before.

The Harrican church house, near Carterville burned down last Sunday night. It was one among the oldest church houses in the western part of the county. Total Loss.

Marion Monitor

Jan. 13, 1881

LOCAL NEWS.

Sarah BERNHARDT has arrived in Chicago.

Chas. DUNAWAY spent a few days in Carbondale last week.

We are sorry to say that Mrs. COPELAND is confined to her bed with sickness.

Mrs. Frank RICE’s funeral was preached at the Southern Methodist church last Sunday.

The two articles, (one from Corinth and the other from Pleasant Grove), were intended for last week, but we could not handle them. But they are new yet, and will be red just the same. We hope er’er long to secure correspondents from other parts of the county.

Mr. Willis ALLEN, of Carbondale, spent one day of last week in Marion, visiting friends and relatices.

Quarterly meeting will be held at the M.E. Church tonight and tomorrow night. Presiding Elder SCARRITT will be present and preach for the people. He has the reputation of an able speaker and a good man, and it is hoped he will have a large congregation to hear him.

MORE JOTTINGS.

December 26^th Mr. E.F. SWINDLER and Miss Annie MITCHELL were married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. S.F. MITCHELL, by Rev. A.B. ROHRBOUGH of the M.E. Church.

December 29^th, by the same, at the residence of T.J. SANDERS, Mr. D.H. SHERERTZ and Miss M.S. SANDERS; and the third contracting parties were Mr. J.W. BROWNING and Miss M.J. CAUTHON, who were married at the Spring Grove church, Jan. 2^nd, by the same. 

The first was a clear case of swindling, and Mr. MITCHELL can congratulate himself as having a swindler for a son-in-law and in spite of the goods morals of the community and severe penalties of the laws of the State, it is likely that Swindlers will increase.

Dr. H.C. MITCHELL gave a dining to a number of friends on Christmas day. And Dr. S.N. MITCHELL and wife celebrated the 21^st anniversary of their marriage on New Year’s Day, by giving  an excellent dinner to a number of friends. The occasion was a very enjoyable one. Long may the Doctor and his excellent wife live to celebrate many returns of that happy day when they became one.

Did anyone see Will WEAVER, of Corinth, on New Year’s morning? You had better wait a week or two before asking him any questions about his sleigh ride. I don’t think he was well that morning; in fact, I think he enjoys bad health this winter, as his frequent visits to Dr. HENREY’s would indicate. His disease seems to be that of the heart or something in Lou of it.

Just at this writing there is considerable sickness in the vicinity of Corinth. A little son of Henry ROBERTS is quite sick with pneumonia. Leander ROBERTS’ little girl has been very bad off with the croup. Mrs. Frank ROBERTS is sick; and a Mr. WRIGHT is very low with winter fever; and Mr. Frank MANKER cut his foot very badly the other day.

 Marion Monitor

Jan. 20, 1881

LOCAL NEWS.

Mr. R.M. HUNDLEY we are sorry to say, is still confined to his bed with sickness.

Hon. Milo ERWIN, member of the Legislature, and Hon. J.W. HARTWELL, Assistant Sergent at Arms in the Senate, are in Marion.

Mayor GODDARD spent Sunday in Carbondale. It is rumored that there is some attraction in that “burg.”

Elder J.J. SCARRIT occupied the pulpit at the M.E. Church, last Thursday night.

Tally one more for Marion. A girl at the residence of Mr. CANTOR, our clothing merchant.

Elder JERMAINE will in the sweet by-and-by give Marionites a treat in the shape of two lectures, Subject; the Return of the Jews.

The invitations are out for a private party at the residence of Mrs. Leitha LOWE, on Friday evening next.

Miss Belle ROBERTSON of Centralia is visiting in Marion. We understand she contemplates teaching a term of music lessons.

There is a young man in town wishes us to inform the public that he contemplates turning out his moustache soon. Shall we say who?

In Anna on the 28^th ult., Ed. MANGOLD son of Mr. B.F. MANGOLD, of Cobden, accidentally shot himself with a pistol which he had loaded to shoot a chicken with. The ball passed through the right side of the skull and lodged on the left. He died next day.-Ex.

John MANIER, son of J.H. MANIER, of this city, conductor on the Western Division of the St. Louis Coal train, while making a running switch last Friday, at Harrison, came near losing his life. It seems though his boots were rubber, when they came in contact with the iron rails, froze to them. He tried to extricate himself but in vain, and throwing his body to one side saved his life, in his narrow escape, he received a mashed foot.

Mr. CANTOR, our clothing merchant, received a letter Monday from New York, stating the death of his sister, Mrs. CURSTEIN of Ashley. She had been in feeble health for some time, and thinking perhaps a trip to her home would be of some benefit to her. But alas! While there with her many friends she was carried away by the “grim monster” to a different world. Mr. CANTOR has the sympathy of his many friends, in his bereavement.

Williamson County some years ago lost her court house by fire. The county is in debt, and the people are not able to build a house. They are calling upon the State Legislature for an appropriation, such as was granted to Mt. Carmel, to enable them to erect a house so that the valuable county records may be safely preserved. We have studied the matter over, and see no reason why the State could not safely do so. There is not much difference between a fire and a hurricane. Both are destructive. When a county has done all it can to help itself, and is ruined by fire, flood or wind, we think the State may safely help out.-Benton Standard.

            We are in favor of the proposition. We are for a new court house, whether built by the Legislature or by a direct tax on the people. The idea pf paying one thousand dollars a year for the privilege of holding court over a store room is certainly false economy. Better take two years rent and build a frame in the middle of the square for the county, then follow up the high rent system.

Our old and tried friend, H.W. BEERS favored us this week with new orders for work, for which we do most kindly remember him.

We are indebted to Mr. J.H. REYNOLDS for favors.

The following we find in the Pulaski Patriot, of last week in regard to our member in the State Legislature. “Hon. Milo IRWIN, of Williamson county is a young man who has heretofore been but little known as a statesman and politician. Locally he has already a reputation as an excellent writer and a good debator. He is largely

above the average citizen in point of intelligence and learning and now that his district has honored him by sending him to the legislative halls of the state we will be surprised if he does not make for himself a brilliant record and prosperous future.”

BIRTH-DAY PARTY.

            One of the most pleasant occurrences of the season took place at the residence of Dr. LODGE, on Saturday evening last. The occasion being a birthday party give by his accomplished daughter, Miss Stella. The elite of the city were in attendance, and their toilets were handsome and costly. The house was thrown open to the happy throng, who were not long in arranging themselves for the different amusements of the evening, which consisted of games, music, plays, etc., until eleven o’clock, when they were served with refreshments. After which the evenings enjoyment ended with merry chatter until Sunday began to peep through the windows warning them that it was time to depart for home.

            Miss Stella deserves great praise for the manner in which she entertained her many friends. May her birthdays to come be as pleasant and enjoyable as her 19^th birthday was, is the wish of her numerous friends.

MR. E.F. PACE.

Special to the Globe Democrat.

            Mt. Vernon, Ill., Jan. 18-E.P. PACE, an old and prominent citizen and merchant of this city, died tonight. His loss will be keenly felt by the whole community. His place in the Methodist church can not be filled.

            Mr. E.F.  PACE is a brother to A.M. PACE, our banker, who left for Mt. Vernon, Wednesday.

FROM WOLF CREEK.

Dr. A.P. and M.D. BAKER have purchased of Mr. Joel OAKS his fine farm lying around the Oaks school house, which is quite an addition to those already large landed estates. Mr. OAKS after a long resident of Grassy Precinct cont_______ removing ________________ perhaps ____________ West.

The schools in Grassy precinct under the supervision of Messrs. JEFF, THROGMORTON, BROWN, MARTIN, BAKER, CULBRETH, Miss Minnie WHITE and others are progressing finely, so far as heard from.

_________cold weather there has been some __ trading in Grassy precinct for the last two or three weeks. Mr. G.W. CHITTY has just closed a land sale with Mr. SPENCE of Jackson county, to the amount of five thousand dollars. Mr. CHITTY has purchased him a farm in Hamilton county, near McLeansboro.

Marion Monitor

Jan. 27, 1881

LOCAL NEWS.

The roads between Marion and Bainbridge, are a solid sheet of ice.

Bro. SCAWTHON preached to a large congregation last Sunday; morning and night.

The subject for next Sunday night, at the Christian Church will be “hopes tested.”

Mayor GODDARD went to St. Louis Monday, to see Sarah BERNHARDT.

The old folks had a blind bluff party at the Cline House Saturday night, which was quite a pleasant affair.

John RUST has sold his property in Marion and will build a residence in Carterville as soon as Spring time comes.

Lark HARINGTON has made his arrangements to live in Blairsville, Ark. He will soon take up his abode there.

John HAXTER went to St. Louis and Alton, last week, on a business tour.

Another one of the old landmarks was removed from life’s shore last Friday night, in the person of Mr. Isham COPHER, of Herrin’s Prairie. Time with its rapid current sweeps us off one by one. Are you ready?

On the 1^st inst., Dr. STEPHENS, P.M., at Bainbridge, evacuated his old stand and closed the post office. Just how long the office will be closed is not known.

Hon. Milo ERWIN and J.W. HARTWELL returned to their respective post as Springfield last week.

Mr. J.J. FITZGERRELL, of Mt. Vernon, late Adjt. of the 81 Ill., Vol., was in Marion last week, selling the history of his regiment, a work written by himself, and one of considerable interest to the survivors of the 81^st.

Our old friend Stephen STURDEVANT has sold his farm in Southern precinct and bought Josh ELKINS property in Johnson County. We want Mr. S. to do well, but we had much rather he would have remained in Williamson.

H.N. SHACKLEFORD will finish the school recently taught by B. Frank KELLY. Frank will not be with the school anymore this winter.

Mr. Christopher STOTLAR, one of Williamson County’s best teachers, was in our city this week calling on friends and visiting the schools.-Murphysboro Era.

Miss Francis E. WILLARD is lecturing on temperance in Springfield and leading the Alliance in its work before the legislature.

Quite a pleasant affair took place at the residence f Mrs. Letha LOW’s last Friday night.

We are indebted to Mr. U.C. CARSON, of Crab Orchard, for favors.

There was a pleasant party at the residence of Mrs. Chloe MITCHELLs Wednesday night.

Next Sunday night, (the fifty Sunday,) Elder JERMAINE will preach on the subject of “Hopes Tested.” The Elder has given the subject considerable thought, and will no doubt deliver an able discourse on the very important subject mentioned.

P.M. GOODALL, returned home from the South, last week, and left again Monday. He is in the mule trade, and reports the market only medium. Too much winter for the Solid South.

J.B. EDINGTON and family are spending a few days in Marion. John is taking orders for boots and shoes, he being in that line of business just now for a Chicago house.

T.C. WATKINS is out of the railway mail service, and is selling goods in Cairo.

The residence of Hary OCHLE_EE, just north of town, with its contents was destroyed by fire last Monday morning. The family not being at home, nothing was saved.

Mr. Geo. WARREN is lying very low at his residence in this city with pneumonia.

H.T. GOELCHUE says he will move to Carterville about April 1.

Another deplorable and fatal accident occurred at this station on Wednesday night at about 9 o’clock, the victim being Mr. William A. MAPLES, of Makanda. Mr. M. was a farmer, living a short distance from Makanda, a splendid young fellow, a hard worker, industrious, honorable and highly esteemed. Recently he concluded to take a position on the railroad during the season that he could not devote to the farm, and it was on the second or third trip that he met with his death. The night being intensely dark no one saw and no one knows exactly the manner of his death. It is believed, however, that the train was making a running switch; that MAPLES had come down from the top of the car while in motion, and while attempting to pass around to get in front he missed his footing, held on until his foot caught in the frog, when he was thrown under the wheels. He was terribly mangled and killed in an instant. He was about twenty five years of age, was married, and was the father of two interesting children. His wife is the daughter of R.J. JOHNSON, Esq., one of the leading men of this county.-Barton’s Free Press.

Sheriff DUNCAN, started Monday morning on the regular annual tax collection tour. Tax payers would do well to bear in mind that their lands will be advertised for sale on the 21^st day of April next at the full rate of 20 per cent, for every description no more 10 cent rates wanted now. The Egyptian Press is master of the situation this time and full fees will exacted and paid. This was a part of the contract by which part of the owners of the Press were harmonized, and of course it must be carried out. There are lost of speculators standing about the sheriff’s office with the money burning in their pockets ready to invest at 25 per cent.

THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY POOR FARM.

            The Press came out last week under the above caption in a lengthy article upon the management of the county poor farm. He did not want to censure Mr. William JACK the keeper, because he about half way had an idea that Mr. JACK voted the Democratic ticket and to be a Democrat covers a multitude of the sins in the eyes of the ( we will not say editor of the Press, because in reality the pretended editor is nothing more than a figure head in the concern) “Press Gang.” But they wanted to get a dike at the Co. Commissioners who are all Republicans. He inadaerteatly said “The County board at its next session, had better make an order allowing some good man a fair consideration for taking care of the paupers and “then see that he does his duty.” If the members of the county board do not want to be voted three of the greatest asses in all their county they will attend to this matter as soon as possible.” The natural inference of the above is that some other man than Mr. JACK ought to have charge of the paupers, because he is not a good man and if the county commissioners do not attend to this at their next meeting they will be voted by the Press gang as “three of the greatest asses in all this county.” This is enough to squelch common men. It certainly is terrible. The announcement is enough to strike terror to the hearts of Mr. JACK, and the three county commissioners. We hope they will be able to survive the shock. The accommodations at the poor house are not what they should be: But is Mr. JACK or the county commissioners to blame for that? It is impossible to conduct the public business of the county without money. The commissioners are but the financial agents of the people. They have to work within the prescribed limits given them. They have reduced the expense of keeping the paupers from $2.25 per week to 90 cents per week.

            The paupers wandering as much under Mr. DOTY, Mr. CASH or Mr. LEWIS as they do under the supervision of Mr. JACK. These same paupers spoken of by the Press, were inmates of the poor house when Mr. DOTY and Mr. LEWIS were the keepers. They stayed off as much then as they do now. Can the commissioners hire a guard to stand on watch over the paupers all of the time? Certainly not. Then if these difficulties are in the way first put means in the hands of the commissioners and then demand that they should act. A common humanity will say that the unfortunate paupers should be cared for, but there should be preparations made for their care by public taxation sufficient to pay all necessary expenses for food, clothing, medical treatment, shelter and attention.

            Until you can say that, there are funds enough in the county treasury to do all this. Do not lay the blame upon Mr. JACK, the keeper, nor the county board.

1866 CRYSTAL WEDDING 1881.

            Quite a pleasant affair came off at the residence of our worthy townsman. M. W. ROBERTSON, last Friday evening; it being the fifteenth anniversary of the marriage of himself with his present amiable wife. A large number of the foremost citizens of the city were present. Too much praise cannot be given Mr. ROBERTSON and his lady for the interest they manifested in making the occasion pleasant to all who attended.

            It would have afforded Mr. and Mrs. ROBERTSON great pleasure to have invited all their friends and relatives to participate in this social repast, but in attempting to do so most all the citizens of the city would have been invited. However, suffice to say, none were slighted for want of respect, or a desire to have them present, for certain it is that kindly greetings were extended to all, whether present or absent. Rev. A.T. BENSON, of the Christian Church, performed the ceremony by which the then, youthful couple were untied as husband and wife fifteen years ago. The old gentleman was present on the occasion of their crystal wedding, after the lapse of fifteen years. He seemed to enter into the spirit of the occasion his words of fatherly advice given to the now, father and mother and their two beautiful and promising children, Sammy and Ettie, was very touching and impressive. Mr. James H. DUNCAN and Lady, and Mr. F.M. SPARKS deserve special mention for their kindness bestowed upon the guests. No better selections could have been made much of the pleasures of the evening was due to their attention and courtesy.

            We doubt if the bride and groom looked more lovely fifteen years ago, than they did on Friday night while standing in front of the “Venerable Parson.”

The presents were many and appropriate. The following is a list of the presents together with the names of their donors.

One hanging lamp; presented by Dr. A.N. LODGE, J.H. DUNCAN, Thos. DUNAWAY and Andrew J. BENSON.

One pickle castor, by Mrs. Mattie BORTON and Mrs. Annie HOLLAND.

One Silvered Cream Pitcher, by Mrs. S.J. CLINE, Mrs. W.H. WEAVER and Mrs. F.M. GOODALL.

Card Receiver and Bouquet Holder by Mr. and Mrs. W.E. WILEY.

Stand Lamp, Mr. A.K. ELLES of Carterville, Ills.

One Preserve dish, by Miss Minnie CLINE and Mr. J.W. WESTBROOK.

One water Pitcher, by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas DAVIS, also a nice cake.   

One preserve dish, by Miss Altha HUNDLEY and George H. GOODALL.

One Fruit Stand with Fruits, by Miss Flora SCAWTHON and Mr. Leroy A. GODDARD.

One Preserve Dish, by Mr. and Mrs. John R. LITTLE.

One Water Pitcher, by Mal HARGON.

One Preserve Dish, by Mr. F.M. SPARKS.

One Butter Dish, by Mr. and Mrs. S.W. DUNAWAY.

One Water Pitcher, by Mr. James PILLOW.

One Preserve Dish by W.H. EUBANKS and lady.

One Water Pitcher, by Mrs. Nannie WHITE and Mrs. Annie PULLEY.

One set of Carved Goblets, by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. YOUNG.

One set of Fern Leaf Goblets, by Miss Alice HINCHCLIFF of Carbondale.

One Tea Set, four pieces, by Miss Josie HINCHCLIFF of Carterville, Ill.

One Set, three pieces, by Mrs. Julia A. DUNAWAY, Marion.

One Water Pitcher, by Mr. Charles DUNAWAY.

One Cake Stand by “Uncle Jack” PERKINS.

One paper Weight by Mrs. Thos. DUNAWAY.

One Cake Stand by Mr. and Mrs. Elijah SPILLER.

One Paper Weight by Mr. and Mrs. James F. CONNELL.

One Portable Mirror, Miss Emma and W.L. BENSON.

One Butter Dish by Mr. and Mrs. W.W. CLEMENS.

One Toy Lamp, by Mr. and Mrs. Jas. L. ADAMS.

One Butter Dish by Mrs. Mariah BROAD.

One Cream Pitcher by Mr. and Mrs. John A. BROAD.

One Sample, (Stonewall) by L.D. HARTWELL.

One Bottle Perfume by Master George BENSON.

            The amusements of the evening were many and varied, some of them carried us back to the days of our childhood, in the game of blindman’s bluff, or more familiarly called “blind-fold,” it was a rare treat to see the old, the middle aged and the young, participate in this old and popular play. There seemed to be amusements suited to all tastes and inclinations. And everybody appeared to be in the heighth of good humor and enjoyment. A bountiful supply of refreshments were properly served. Such gatherings are certainly promotive of good among out people. They have a tendency to cultivate a spirit of sociability and friendliness that makes us happier and better.

            We hope that Mr. and Mrs. ROBERTSON may live long, and be happy in the enjoyment of their present comforts, and those that certainly lie in the future.

ROBERT BURNS.

            On the 25^th of January, 1756, Robert BURNS was born in Ayshire Scotland. His parents were poor, and able to furnish the son but a scanty education. The natives of Scotland, wherever they may be on the face of the Globe, held in great respect the birth-day of the great poet.

            Last Tuesday evening the Scotch residents, and miners, of the thriving young village of Carterville, celebrated the one hundred and twenty second birth day of Scotland’s national.  The exercises consisted of Supper, Songs, Dances, Reels, Jigs and recitations of the productions of BURNS, etc. At 8 o’clock supper was served. The supper was prepared by Mr. B.F. TRANBARGAR of Carterville. Mr. JAMES PRENTICE and Thos. HADDOW were master of ceremonies. Mr. John LAUDER and Walter TREGONING acted as floor managers. The supper was served in good style and plenty for everybody. After supper, about 9:30 o’clock the exercises of the evening began in earnest. We cannot give a comple. detail of all the different performances. Among the most noticeable were:

Song-“Rantin Robin,” and recitation by Thomas HADDOW.

Song-“Castles in the air” by John LADDER.

Dollie VARDEN Hat and Erwin GOBRAUGH, by David WALLACE.

Dance-The Highland Fling.

Recitation-Wattie and Mag.

Song-Cripple Cassie, by Wat. SNADDON.

Song-Gently Sweet Afton, by Walter TREGONING.