Marion Monitor
January 5, 1882
SCHOOL REPORT
The following is a list of the names of pupils attending school at the Nelson school who have made an average of 80 per cent and over for the week ending Dec. 16:
Class-Abram RUSSELL, 95; Thomas BUSH, 95; Ibby BUSH, 94; Amanda WILLIAMS, 94; Sirena NELSON, 93; Frank NELSON, 92.
Class B-Cornelia NELSON, 96; Cornelia CRANE, 98; Alice CRANE, 97; Milton RUSSELL, 93; Jno STOCKS, 90; Sam’l WILLIAMS, 90.
Class C-Samuel RUSSELL, 97; Emma NELSON, 95; Florence H. STOCKS, 94; Lucy WILLIAMS, 89; Jno. HOWARD, 88; Henry ELDERS, 85.
Class D-Jno. HASTINGS, 94; Florence HOLDER, 92; George WILLIAMS, 85; Geo. HASTINGS, 85.
Week ending Dec. 23:
Class A-Amanda WILLIAMS, 96; Ibby BUSH, 95; Sirena NELSON, 95; Abram RUSSELL, 95; Frank NELSON, 93; Thomas BUSH, 91; Grant ELDERS, 90; Mary WILLIAMS, 86.
Class B-Cordelia CRANE, 98; Alice CRANE, 94; Cornelia NELSON, 97; Milton RUSSELL, 94; Jno. STOCKS, 90; Samuel WILLIAMS, 94; Flora ELDERS, 95.
Class C-Samuel RUSSELL, 94; Florence STOCKS, 95; Lucy WILLIAMS, 87; Jno. HOWARD, 82.
Class D-Jno. HASTINGS, 94; Florence HOLDER, 93; George WILLIAMS, 83.
PERTINENT POINTS
Will WARDER spent Sunday ____ his father’s in Carbondale.
Judge YOUNG returned home Saturday from a Northern trip.
Jas. KIBBY, of Carterville, has our thanks for payment on his subscription.
Messrs. G.W. MAY and E. PERRY have our thanks for their subscription paid to date.
Hon. G.W. SMITH, of Murphysboro, has credit on our books for subscription paid in advance.
Our brother, W. Ed METZGAR, has returned to his home in Nashville, Tenn., after making a very pleasant visit.
Dudley AIKMAN, of the firm of Aikman, Gallagher & Co., orders the Monitor sent to his address regularly. So done.
Misses Annie CAMPBELL of this ____ and Annie HARRISON, of Herrin’s ____, will return to Mt. Carroll Seminary the fore part of next week.
A.M. ASKEW, of Marion and John S. EUBANKS, of Ashland, Oregon, have credit on our books for subscription paid to date by A.M. ASKEW. Many Thanks.
Roy GODDARD says he has been the victim of sharp practice, and that William WESTBROOKS is one that done it. Keep your temper boys. A house that is divided against itself cannot stand.
The trial of POTTS for the killing of DAVIS at the Carbondale fair last October, commenced in Murphysboro on Tuesday. Mayor GODDARD, and W.E. WILEY and other of our citizens have been subpoenaed by the defense.
Misses Kate and Jennie SMITH, of Wapela, Ills., arrived in the city last week on a visit to friends and relatives and are the guests of Miss Ida WILEY. These charming young ladies visited Marion some years ago and made hosts of friends who gladly welcome them again.
J.M. AIKMAN made a business trip to Carbondale Monday.
County Superintendent of Schools FOWLER has our thanks for a monetary deposit.
Misses Della GOODALL and Fannie AIKMAN returned to school at the Normal Tuesday morning.
The Misses HUNDLEY’s gave a party last Thursday evening to the young people and a good time was had.
Miss Ida WILEY has been on the sick list the fore part of the week, but we are glad to state is now recovering.
Our old friend, Capt. J.T. CUNNINGHAM, of Crab Orchard, has our thanks for his subscription paid up.
Miss Fannie AIKMAN called on us Monday and paid up her subscription to date for the Monitor. Many Thanks.
Mr. R. BORTON, the old reliable miller says he must have the Monitor come to him regularly, and he subscribes for it, paying one year in advance.
A “Watch meeting” party was given at the residence of H. HENDRICKSON last Saturday evening. A large number were present and saw the old year depart in fine style.
Miss Gertie WARDER, of Carbondale, one of the teachers in the DuQuoin Public Schools, arrived in the city last week on a short visit to her brother W.H. WARDER. She was warmly welcomed by her many friends here.
Messrs. Dudley AIKMAN and Ed GALLAGHER have purchased the hardware store of M.W. ROBERTSON and will continue the business under the firm name of Aikman, Gallagher & Co. These young men have first class business qualifications and should succeed. We wish them success.
B.F. CHITTY, one of our Stalwart band of Republicans in Southern (South Carolina) precinct, made us a very pleasant call Monday last. He paid his subscription one year in advance with the remark “The Monitor is a first class paper and I want it for another year. As long as it continues to be radical I will continue.”
Mrs. M. CANTOR and two children are on the sick list.
Mayor INGERSOLL arrived in the city Tuesday afternoon on a short visit.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. BURTON went to Carbondale Tuesday on a visit to friends and relatives.
Our young business friend, Wm. GALLAGHER, says he must have the Monitor regular, and so orders it.
Sheriff DUNCAN has been on the sick list for some time past with rheumatism. He is now recovering.
Lieut. E.E. MITCHELL has gone to Carterville to take charge of the Post Office there until Postmaster DUNCAN understands it thoroughly.
Our friend Thos. MOHLER will leave for Pocahontas, Ark, soon, and he wishes to keep posted on home news. So he subscribed for the Monitor.
Dick YANCY has at last received his pension in the way of a Christmas check from Uncle Sam for $2700. The many friends of Dick will wish him joy over his good luck.
Chas. H. ST. CLAIR, of Benton, well and favorably known here in Marion met with a severe accident one day last week while out hunting. A load of shot from the gun of one of his companions struck him on the face, badly disfiguring it and destroying one eye. His friends here will be sorry to know this.
THE ALTAR
BURTON-HUNDLEY-In Marion, Dec. 28, 1881, at the residence of the brides uncle, Dr. A.N. LODGE, by Rev. Jesse HIGGINS, of St. John’s Episcopal Church of Centralia, John W. BURTON and Miss Gussie HUNDLEY, daughter of the late Col. R.M. HUNDLEY.
The tying of the holy bonds of matrimony between the above couple has long been expected and anticipated. So when the invitations were issued those that were fortunate enough to receive one were on the qui vive until the time. The guests invited were relatives of the high contracting parties with but few exceptions.
Owing to our unavoidable absence from the city on the evening in question we were unable to be present so cannot give full report of the ceremony and reception as we would like to do. Suffice it to say that the spacious residence was crowded with guests and that everything went off in accordance with the position held in society by the high contracting parties. The presents were numerous and costly.
The happy couple received the congratulations of their many friends and the Monitor man now extends his well wishes.
CORINTH CRUMBS
Felix J. STEWARD, who is attending school at the Southern Normal, is at home spending vacation. He is looking well and we are glad to learn that he is doing nicely at College, for he is one of our most promising young men.
Mr. “Wriat” HEARN is also spending the holidays at home. We learn that he is studying dentistry in DuQuoin. We wish him abounded success in his profession. Like the most of our Corinth boys he is a good fellow and deserves to succeed.
The holidays, or something else, has also brought Frank PEASE home. Frank has been making quite an extended tour through the South, and is of the opinion that all is not just right there yet. The negro is granted the right to work for a white man.
Two of your city lasses, Misses Florence HENDRICKSON and Effie GOODALL, were in attendance upon our Christmas festivities.
Dr. H.C. MITCHELL is well of the shot he received a short time since but it has not cured him of hunting. He is out in the field to be shot again.
“Uncle Ben” WEAVER has just completed a good barn for himself.
J.L. ROBERTS has recently improved his residence.
“Uncle Rite” CORDER has erected a new blacksmith shop.
Father SPIURINGS(?) is putting a new roof on his barn.
There is talk of F.M. ROBERTS building a fine dwelling for himself in the near future. For the present he and “Uncle Bazel” HOLLAND are taking in the cows and calves.
GRASSY GROUPS
Jas. A. DAVIS is the boss turkey hunter. He brought down his Christmas turkey.
Samuel TAYLOR reports nine squirrels as the result of one day’s hunt.
Since last writing, L.T. RUSHING is the happy man. Girl. Mother and child doing well.
Invitations were issued for a Christmas Dinner at A.P. BAKER’s. We received an invite, but could not attend.
Miss Olive SPENCE gave her friends a party and supper on Christmas eve. Quite an enjoyable time was had.
Advertisements were out for the Hon. J. BISHOP to lecture at the Ogden School house on Saturday evening, Dec. 2 but we do not know whether the appointment was filled or not.
Elder H.J. LITTLE preached at the school house in District 7, Sunday the 25th. Also at the residence of J.W. TOWNSEND that evening.
SECOND LETTER
M.L. BAKER, Esq., is colleting the accounts of Drs. A.P. & M.D. BAKER.
Notwithstanding the hard times and scarcity of feed, stocks sells for a very high price here in Grassy. Common good horses bring $100 L.T. RUSHING recently sold his mules for $245 a very fair price we think.
Mrs. Nellie TOWNSEND is able to be about the house, although she still goes on crutches.
The infant child of Wm. SMOTHERS is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia.
The Union S.S. held their elections for officers for the ensuing year last Sunday with the following result: Superintendent, Jas. PEELE; assistant, Jessy RUSSELL; Secretary, Chas. SPENCE; Librarian and Chorister, J.B. DRUKE.
Marion Monitor
January 12, 1882
Judge Geo. W. YOUNG, of Marion called on the Observer last week and spent a pleasant hour with us. The Judge is prominently spoken of as a candidate for Congress next fall and if nominated would be an honor to his district and State. We shall have more to say about his candidacy hereafter.-Carbondale Observer
I.O.O.F.
Public Installation Ceremonies.
Pursuant to announcement the installation ceremonies of the officers of Williamson, Lodge, No. 392, I.O.O.F., were held in the M.E. church last Saturday evening and were public to all.
A large audience were present and were composed of the friends of the order mostly, although a few were attracted there simply out of curiosity. At about 7 o’clock the members of the Lodge entered the Church in a body and were attired in the handsome regalia of the order. They were seated in the north east corner of the church.
Promptly at 7:15 the retiring Noble Grand A.J. BENSON, stepped upon the rostrum and called the assemblage to order. The opening ode of the order was then sung by the members of the order and they were assisted by Miss Flora SCAWTHON who presided at the organ. Prayer was then offered by the Chaplain of the Lodge, Rev. DAVIS after which the installation ceremonies began.
The installation officers, District Deputy Grand Master Geo. W. YOUNG with assistants then were admitted and after some preliminaries the following officers were installed:
N.G. E.E. MITCHELL; V.G. J.W. KEELER; Sec, W.H. EUBANKS; Treasurer, W.L. BENSON; R.S.N.G., W.M. DAVIS; L.S.V.G., N.G. REID; R.S.V.G., A.L. CLINE: Warden, J.F. CONNELL; Inside Guard, J.P. MOORE; R.S.S., G.W. YOUNG; LS.S., S.S. VICK; Chaplain, J.P. DAVIS.
After the new officers had been installed and had taken their seats, Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON then delivered a very able address on the benefits of the order.
He was followed by Prof. J.P. DAVIS in a few well timed remarks. The closing was then sung and after the benediction the audience dispersed, all feeling that they had been benefited by the meeting.
PERTINENT POINTS
Hon. Milo ERWIN was in the city Monday.
J.L. ADAMS, the Monitor’s stand bye, has our thanks for subscription in advance.
F.M. GOODALL was in Johnson County the latter part of last week buying mules.
J.J. JENKINS, of this vicinity, and Joshua S. JENKINS, of West Virginia were among our callers last week.
W.P. REECE, one of the Monitor’s old subscribers, called the other day and paid his subscription in advance. Many thanks.
The regular Quarterly Meeting of the M.E. church here will take place next Sunday. Elder NASH will be present and preach both morning and evening.
Mr. Levi SIMMONS has been successfully relieved of the cancer in his upper lip that has been troubled him for some time. It was removed Thursday last.
The Pulley house is gradually becoming the fashionable house of the city. Among the many new boarders are Mr. and Mrs. M. ROBERTSON, son and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. J.W. BURTON.
Miss Sarah E. JENKINS, eldest daughter of J.J. JENKINS, has returned home from West Virginia and will remain here. She was accompanied by her uncle, Joshua S. JENKINS, of Clinton Mills, West Va., who will make a short visit and return home this week.
James A. BAINBRIDGE, who has been with Ingersoll & Sheppard for several years, will this week return to his home in Marion and go into business for himself. Jim has many warm friends in Carbondale who are loth to see him leave, but they all wish him unbounded success in his new undertaking. As Jim is a good business man, as well as a good workman, he will undoubtly succeed. Our best wishes go to him.-Carbondale Observer.
Labon CARTER, of Carterville, was in the city Monday.
Joab GOODALL has credit on our books for subscription paid to date.
E.E. MITCHELL came home from Carterville Saturday to spend Sunday.
W.T. DAVIS, the popular Circuit Clerk, has our thanks for his subscription paid in advance.
J.B. BAINBRIDGE and J.C. MITCHELL have credit on our books for subscription paid to date.
W.M. ROBERTSON expects to leave the city about the first of February for a 3 months visit in the South, and especially Florida.
Wrin HEARN, of DuQuoin, M. HENDRICKSON, B.F. COPELAND, E.F. CONANT and Felix EAKERS, of this city, were among the callers at this office on Saturday last.
W.L. OWENS called on us the other day and paid on his subscription. Mr. OWENS is one of the first subscribers to this paper and he always calls once a year and pays for it.
Miss Jennie HOUTS, of Metropolis, arrived in the city Monday afternoon on a short stay with friends here. This young lady is too well and favorably known to need an introduction.
Mr. J.O. RUSSELL, near hear, has upon his farm four wells, supplying __ft water in abundance at all times. Mr. R has resided in Williamson county for 56 years, and his statements are reliable.-Carbondale Corr. DuQuoin Tribune
Miss Jennie HOUTS left this morning for Lebanon, Mo., to visit her sister, Mrs. Roy GODDARD.-Metropolis Democrat; Well this is the first we knew about our Mayor having a wife in Missouri. How is it Roy. Come, confess if it is so.
The regular annual meeting of the Southern Illinois Medical Association will be held in Carbondale, Jan. 18 and 19. This association, of which Dr. H.V. FERRELL, of Carterville, is President, is a great benefit to Southern Illinois. All members should attend.
C.W. METZGAR, editor of the Monitor, in company with his brother, Ed, of Nashville, Tenn., paid the Observer office a pleasant call one day last week. Mr. Ed METZGAR is an employee in the general office in Chattanooga Railroad and was much pleased with his first visit to Southern Illinois.-Carbondale Observer
Miss Minnie CLINE spent Sunday last in Carterville.
G.W. DUNCAN, of Carterville, was in the city a short time Monday forenoon.
Judge Jesse BISHOP has our thanks for a deposit of the filthy lucre in return for job work.
E.F. CONANT, the gentlemanly foreman of the factory, orders the Monitor to be sent to him regularly.
Our esteemed friend, Judge J.E. GALLAGHER, has our thanks for his subscription paid to date and in advance.
W.H. WARDER left the city Monday on a business trip into western and southern Illinois. He will return the latter part of the week.
J.M. BORTON returned to his business in St. Louis last Thursday. Before leaving he paid his subscription up to date and in advance.
Dave GURLEY, a young man living near Makanda, accidentally shot himself while out hunting recently. His dead was found after a search by his friends.
Jno. W. ERWIN, of Crab Orchard and T.J. ERWIN, of Galatia, have credit on their subscription in advance-paid by the former gentleman. They have our thanks.
Jas. KEELER is our authority for the statement that the Marion young ladies have had a falling out with Judge BISHOP because he says there is no man in the moon, and that has been the pet belief of them.
An attempt is being made to have Gov. CULLOM grant a pardon to John BULLINER, who was sentenced from this county for 25 years in 1873. He was one of the vendetta gang, but was driven into it by the assassination of his father, brother and other relatives.
While meandering through the rain and mud last Tuesday searching for items of news we entered the office of the Circuit Clerk and inquired if any of the occupants could furnish us with an item. “Yes,” said the genial Clerk, W.T. DAVIS, “tell the people that Tom DAVIS has applied for a pension.” So here it is.
CITY COUNCIL
Met last Monday evening for the first time in the year 1882. The Mayor and all the Aldermen were present except C.M. KERN. But very little business was transacted.
When the subject of the Marshalship was called up Mayor GODDARD again offered the name of M.A. GROVES for confirmation. Messrs. GOODALL, CAMPBELL, EDWARDS and CALVERT were opposed to him, but as they knew of no available man to appoint they resolved to continue GROVES as Marshall for another month.
Marion Monitor
January 19, 1882
AS USUAL
Our neighbor of the Egyptian Press got into a terrible passion because Alderman CAMPBELL was opposed to the confirmation of GROVES and in his last issue he proceeds to go for Mr. CAMPBELL in a manner that seems very terrible to him, but is looked upon by others as bosh and nonsensical. And as usual with our neighbor he never opens his mouth on any subject but that he puts his foot in it.
For instance, he says “we understand that the entire Council were in favor of confirming GROVES except Alderman CAMPBELL.” It is a well known fact that there is but one member of the Council that is in favor of confirming GROVES and that is Alderman DAVIS. Four members of the Council are opposed to the confirmation and have said so. They are Messrs. C.M. EDWARDS, T.J. GOODALL, J.M. CAMPBELL and Louis CALVERT. The other member, C.M. KERN, was not present at the last meeting, but at the December meeting voted against the confirmation. Thus it will be seen that at least four of the six members are opposed to the confirmation. And it will also be seen that our neighbor of the Press either is woefully ignorant on the subject or published what he knew to be false at the time. Which?
Again in the same article the beautiful Jimmy, (in an assumed authority manner) says that “Mr. CAMPBELL ought to be given to understand that the minor city officers will not be filled with Republicans for his special preferment.” We would like to ask him why Alderman EDWARDS; who is well known to be a consistent Democrat, voted against GROVES if by re_sing to confirm GROVES a Republican would appointed? Alderman EDWARDS is just as much opposed to the confirmation of GROVES as Alderman CAMPBELL, or the other two, and has not only voted so but has said so publicly.
There is an old saying, Jimmy, that a person first should be sure he was right and then go ahead. We would suggest that you adopt that as your motto, and before publishing an article ascertain the facts of the case. Then, if you do that, you would not go off half-cocked and thus show your ignorance. “A word to the wise.” & co.
PERTIENT POINTS
Miss Stella LODGE visited friends in Carbondale last week.
Miss Flora DAVIS, of Carterville, made a business trip to Marion Saturday.
Mrs. J.W. BURTON was on the sick list the fore part of the week suffering from neuralgia.
J.M. AIKMAN having retired from business is also thinking of taking a Southern trip soon.
Isaac N. PRIVETT called Monday last and subscribed for the Monitor, paying one year in advance.
A son of Ex-Circuit Judge BAKER has been appointed to cadetship at West Point by Congressman THOMAS.
Miss Belle ROBERTSON, Marion’s favorite music teacher, is expected to arrive again in the city this week and stay with us awhile.
Miss Alice HINCHCLIFFE, of Carbondale, is expected in this city this week and will make her home with her grandmother, Mrs. Julia A. DUNAWAY.
The Misses Kate and Jennie SMITH, of Wapella, who have visiting in this city as the guests of Miss Ida WILEY, left on Wednesday afternoon last for their home.
Prof. J.T. SMITH, of Sulpher Springs, one of foremost teachers of the county, made this office a very pleasant on Saturday last and settled his subscription up to date.
R. L. MCKEAN and Cary E. WILEY left the city Wednesday last for Little Rock, Ark., where we understand Cary will make his home for awhile. Sorry to lost him, but wish him success.
Our staunch friend in Union precinct, Wm. SCHAFER made us one of his pleasant visits on Saturday last and paid his subscription to date and in advance. He also had the address of his paper changed to Sulpher Springs.
Mrs. Jas. T. DUFF and two children arrived in this city last Thursday from Lawrence Co., Pa., where they joined Mr. DUFF, who is one of the able assistants of Hugh LAUDER the lumber man. This makes the third family that has arrived from the same place and we will gladly welcome more if they make as good citizens as those here.
J.M. AIKMAN has sold his interest in the firm of Gallagher & Aikman to Wm. GALLAGHER, one of the firm. The new firm will be composed of Ed. And Wm. GALLAGHER and will be styled Gallagher Bros. Mr. Pit SPRINGS will have charge of the store in the Robertson block and Wm. Gallagher will act as business man in both stores. We wish the new firms lots of prosperity.
Lieut. E.E. MI__HELL has returned from Carterville and will stay here.
Judge YOUNG was in attendance upon Court in Murphysboro the latter part of last week.
Frank COPELAND was confined to his bed last Monday with a “shake.” He is out again.
J.B. WILLEFORD returned home Tuesday morning from a prolonged absence on a business trip.
Uncle Nick MOORE returned home Friday last from a visit in New Orleans for the benefit of his health.
The address of I.J. PITT’s paper has been ordered changed from Elmira Cal, to Vacaville in the same state.
E.F. CONANT, the able bead weaver at Mann & Edwards factory has our thanks for his subscription paid four months in advance.
J.W. WESTBROOKS, left the city last Thursday for Eldorado where he will make his future home. Sorry to see Will go, but what is our loss is Eldorado’s gain.
S.C. MOONEYHAM, one of the solid and substantial farmers of this vicinity, called Saturday last and paid his subscription up to date and in advance. Many thanks.
John H. POTTS, who killed Kelly DAVIS as the Carbondale Fair last fall was acquitted by a Jackson County Jury at Murphysboro last week. Truly Money will accomplish much.
Isaac N. PRIVETT received vouchers last week from Washington to the effect that his pension to the amount of $1200 had been allowed and would be sent at once. Thus it will be seen that Uncle Sam remembers the boys that wore the blue.
Good natured Cass C. RUSSELL, of Eight Mile precinct has credit on our books for subscription paid in advance.
Henry GRAY, who has been on the sick list for some time is now reported as convalescing.
Dr. A.N. LODGE made his head quarters at the school house several days last week and vaccinated the pupils.
M. CANTOR, wife and children left the city the fore part of the week for a prolonged visit among friends and relatives in St. Louis and New York cities. They will be gone about three weeks.
Master in Chancery BURTON sold the celebrated Russell Farm last Saturday to Cass C. RUSSELL, one of the heirs, for about $1,600. This is without doubt one of the finest farms in this county.
The boarders at the Pulley house are rejoicing because their handsome Willie has returned again. They were afraid that Barnum might capture him to fill the position of the $10,000 handsome man who will travel with his $20,000 beautiful lady.
Jno. F. DUFF, another employee of Hugh LAUDER, and also from Pennsylvania, returned to that state recently on a visit and has brought a bride back with him. They will make their home for the present at Carbondale, but will move here soon.
We are in receipt of the program of the eight annual meeting of the Southern Illinois Medical Association which met in Carbondale yesterday (Wednesday). Among the many good things promised we notice that Dr. J.J. FLY, of Pulley’s Mill, was down for a lecture. Those hearing this will have a rare treat as the Doctor is well learned man ad knows how to express himself on his subject.
BLAIRSVILLE BITS
Our friend, John RUSSELL, passes through Pulltight quite often, and they say he is looking for the fairest of the feminine sex.
Messrs. Cunningham KENNEDY and son Ed and Lawrence COLE, all of this precinct, are in New Orleans working on a large building for the railroad king Jay GOULD.
Jas HOWELL has a fine crop of tobacco and a lot of fine hogs, which he will sell for cash.
Theo. HARRIS, late of Posey County, Ind., has located in our midst. We hope he may reap rich returns from his investments.
Mrs. Ellen SMITH, wife of Squire SMITH, is a good horse trader.
Jack WEST has had more than his share of bad luck this winter. Sometime ago a thief stole all his wheat and last week one of his mules died, thereby making a dead loss of $130.
MILITARY
We clip the following items in reference to the 11th Regiment, I.N.G., from the Illinois National Guardsman: Edward E. MITCHELL, second lieutenant of Company E, Eleventh infantry, at Marion, has resigned.
Marion Monitor
January 26, 1882
OUR MARTIN MUST GO
For two long months GROVES has tried to gain the good will of the members of the Council so that he would be confirmed as City Marshal. But to no purpose. He has lighted the street lamps regularly and has kept the mud off the crossings over which the Aldermen had to pass. But even that had not the effect he wished to produce. The Aldermen are just as much opposed to him now as they were when he was proposed for the place by Mayor GODDARD.
And although a majority of the board have been opposed to him, they were powerless to remove him as Mayor GODDARD would appoint none but GROVES. And there lay the obstacle. As long as the Mayor chose to keep him GROVES continued to be Marshal.
Many a man would have had too much pride to take the office when there was such opposition. Not so with GROVES. Not a spark of pride in him rested, and he continued to act even against the wishes of a majority of the board and a large majority of the citizens generally.
But at last the end has been reached and the Mayor has said that “GROVES should go.” In conversation with Mr. GODDARD last week he used the words quoted above. So the end is near at hand. Soon Martin will have no office, and then what will he do.
As to who his successor will be, we know not. The Mayor and Aldermen are now on the lookout for a good man for the place, and as soon as they find him, out Martin will go.
A WORD ABOUT GROVES
Marion Jan, 2, ‘82
Ed. Monitor-,
I have read with pleasure your criticisms on the man who is endeavoring to fill the position of Marshal. And will say that you did not say one word too much. In fact we might as well have a stick in that position as him and as much good would be done. I have a few criticisms myself to make on the subject and with your permission I will now do so.
1st. One day last week two of our gentlemanly loafers, having nothing else to do, managed to get two dogs fighting on the square. The owner of one of the dogs took exception to it and gave one of the loafers a piece of his mind. His brother also took a hand in the matter. The fellow that started the dogs to fighting stepped back, drew out his knife and prepared to fight. The matter was quieted, however. But to the point. Within a few feet of the quarrelers stood Marshal GROVES, and instead of stopping them remained passive. Now I would like to know why GROVES did not at one stop the disgraceful affair or arrest the offenders? He should have done so.
2nd. I would like to know if it is not the Marshal’s duty to arrest at once all violators of the law or ordinances? If so, why did he not arrest Caleb HOLLAND when he was on that rampage last Sunday night?
3rd. Does the city hire him for the purpose of letting violators do as they please, and then afterwards go and plead guilty? We think not.
An answer to the above questions will be watched for by a CITIZEN.
GRASSY GROUPS
Ed KEY preached at the school house in District 7 Saturday night and Sunday.
Elders HANCOCK and MORGAN will begin a series of meetings at the Old Baptist Church, Jan. 17. They will also preach at the Union school house.
Mr. W.R. BAKER, Esq., of Charleston Mo., is visiting relatives in this community.
A wedding has at last broke the tedious monotony of our existence here in Grassy, the contracting parties were Mr. Arch HOWELL, son of C.D. HOWELL, Esq., and Miss Martha WALKER-daughter of our popular merchant I.N.WALKER. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, Jan. 8.
PERTINENT POINTS
Mrs. J.W. BURTON is still on the sick list.
Bennett H. STOTLAR has our thanks for monetary favors.
Will H. WARDER has our thanks for a deposit of filthy lucre.
Where was our brave Marshall last Sunday night while the Deputy Sheriff was on a rampage?
Labon CARTER and J.H. DUNIHOO, two of the Monitors staunch friends, made this office a pleasant call on Saturday last.
A social taffy pull was had by a small crowd of young people at H. HENDRICKSON’s. Another one was had the same evening at the residence of Dr. BENTLEY in Vicksburg. A good time is reported at both.
One of the boldest robberies that ever occurred here took place last Sunday night. Some thief or thieves drove up to the feed store of Willis AIKMAN with a team. They then broke in and carried off about 50 bushels of feed. No clue as yet. And we have a Marshal too.
Andrew DAVISSON, of Cairo, Deputy Revenue Collector of this District, was in the city last Monday. He was in pursuit of two men named BEASLEY and ROGERS whom he wanted as witnesses in the cases against RANDLEMAN, of Makanda, for the illicit manufacture of liquor last year. Mr. DAVISSON sent W.B. LEE from here to Northern precinct to serve the papers, but Brack failed to find them. Mr. DAVISSON also has information against other parties in this county, and will soon make them feel the law’s iron hand upon them.
G.W. CHITTY, of Grassy, was in the city Saturday.
Mrs. A.T. WHITE has gone visiting for a few days and Mr. WHITE and family are set at the Pulley House.
Walter WARDER, of Cairo, has credit on our subscription books for his subscription paid in advance by his brother Will.
John W. PEEBLES, one of Marion’s prominent attorneys, was in this city yesterday on legal business.-Carbondale Observer
Two employees of the Harrison coal mine were killed last Wednesday by the caving in of the coal. Their names were Joseph BURNEY and John H_SSIE.
Richard TONEY, the artist at B. HOLLAND’s shaving emporium, orders us to send the Monitor regularly to shi wife at Carbondale. So ordered and done.
S.W. DUNAWAY, of Carbondale, the old and well-known Marionite, met us on the street the other day was told us to send him the Monitor regularly. Tis done.
G.T. JOHNSON, from near Carterville, was in the city Saturday last and called at this office. He directed us to send the Monitor regular to Thomas ANSON, at Lakeville, Stoddard Co., Mo.
W.H. METZGAR, of Irvine, Penns, has credit on our book for his subscription paid to date and in advance. Having been in the business once himself he knows what pleases the heart of ye editor. Many thanks.
Prof. John H. DUNCAN, of Carterville schools, was in the city last Saturday, and of course called on us. He reports splendid progress in his schools. And so it should be for John is an a No. 1 teacher.
Hon. Isaac CLEMENTS will deliver an address on the subject of “ancient, Free and Accepted Masons” at the Christian Church next Monday evening Jan. 30. Mr. CLEMENTS is an eloquent speaker and should be heard by all. All are invited.
Co. E., 11th Reg., I.N.G., of this city, held their regular monthly meeting at their Armory Saturday last. Sergeant John P. MOORE was elected brevet Second Lieutenant over Sergeant J.F. CONNELL to fill the place made vacant by the resignation of Lieut. E.E. MITCHELL. This is a good selection and one that will advance the interests of the company.
Master in Chancery BURTON disposed of two tracts of land last Saturday at fair figures, as follows: In the case of Bennett H. STOTLAR, Conservator of Mary NOLEN vs. Wm. NOLEN; 80 acres in Township Eight for $800 to Wm. NOLEN. In the case of Samuel RUSSELL vs. Sophrona STOCKS, foreclosure of Mortgage; 40 acres in Township 9 for $635 to Samuel RUSSELL.
S.W. DUNAWAY, one of the foremost merchants of Carbondale, sold his stock of goods last Friday to john BRIDGES. We understand that Mr. DUNAWAY will return to Marion and in the Spring will erect a new brick store room next to the building occupied by W.E. WILEY and will again enter business here. This is good news, and we will gladly welcome him back as he is a first class business man.
State’s Attorney CLEMONS is suffering from an attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. Hartwell HENDRICKSON is on the sick list, suffering from Neuralgia.
Dr. H.V. FERRELL, of Carterville, was in the city Monday last.
City Marshall Bennett H. STOTLAR, of
Carterville, was in the city Saturday last.
Rev. SEAH occupied the pulpit of the M.E. church last Sunday forenoon.
George MOORE is a fast runner and gave an exhibition of his speed last Sunday evening.
Dr. H.V. FERRELL, of Carterville, has our thanks for a deposit on his subscription.
Our Grassy letter was crowded out of our last issue by coming too late. It appears in this.
Levi FERRELL, of New Burnsides, will receive the Monitor regularly for four months and it is paid for in advance.
Messrs. F.M. GOODALL and Kirk CAMPBELL accompanied by Sam GOODALL and John CAMPBELL went to St. Louis Saturday last with a lot of mules.
Mrs. Annie HOLLAND, Mrs. John SPRINGS, Mrs. S.J. CLINE and Mrs. F.M. GOODALL went to Carterville Tuesday and took that town by storm. They returned the same day.
Our young friend, Albert AIKMAN, has purchased a half interest of G.W. MAY in his store, and the business till hereafter be conducted under the firm name of Aikman & May. Success to them.
Gov. CULLOM has agreed to pardon John BULLINER, who was convicted of murder in the second degree in Williamson county, in 187_. Extraordinary provocation is the cause of the pardon.-Cairo Bulletin.
The Southern Illinois Medical Association that met at Carbondale last week is said to have been the most interesting one ever held. Dr. FERRELL was re-elected President and Carbondale chosen for the next meeting.
Work on the new mill has slackened up until the Spring. The machinery will then be put in and they will be ready by the harvest season. Mr. AIKMAN will then have the largest and finest grist mill in Southern Illinois.
Misses Mattie GENT, of Anna, _ouella GENT and Zona DILLINGER of Carbondale, accompanied by John GENT, of Carbondale, arrived in the city Saturday last on a short visit to relatives and were guests at the residence of D.A.S. GENT.
In company with B.F. COPELAND we inspected the woolen mill of Mann & Edwards last Tuesday. A number of new improvements have been made and the factory placed in first class order. E.F. CONANT has our thanks for courteously showing us around.