Marion Monitor
July 3, 1879
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTE
C.M. EDWARDS has a very sick child.
A.M. ASKEW was quite sick last week.
Judge Geo. W. YOUNG has been seriously ill the past week.
Judge S.M. BROWN of Pulaski County died last Friday night.
Mrs. Harriet SHEELY has been dangerously ill the past week, but is now in a fair way to recover.
Thomas M. EDWARDS has sold his interest in the saw mill in Jackson county and is again at home in this county.
John P. MOORE has sold his boot and shoe shop to Mr. ALLEN of Murphysboro who will continue the business at the same stand.
Mr. WM. HENDRICKSON, after a week’s vacation, returned to Chester Monday last to resume his duties as Captain of the night-watch at the Penitentiary. Mrs. HENDRICKSON and children will join him at Chester in the course of a few weeks.
An aged lady named NORRIS committed suicide by hanging, Tuesday of last week, near Ogdens Mill in the south west part of this county. We have not been able to learn any particulars. She as about eighty-five years of age.
The quarterly election of officers of the Marion Silver Cornet Band resulted in the choice of Cary WILEY, president; Willis WESTBROOK, secretary and Lucian HOLLAND, treasurer.
John WHITE has gone into partnership with J.A. KIBBY, and having bought out F.M. EUBANKS the new firm is located in the Eubanks’ stand on the north side of the square.
Mrs. Jennie WINMILLER and Miss Belle GRAY, of Emison Station, Knox County, Indiana, are visiting friends and relatives in Marion this week.
The Monitor was honored Monday last with a call from Mrs. W.H. CAMPBELL and Miss Angie MORRIS.
We record a short call Monday evening from Miss Winnie SIMPSON and Miss Belle GRAY.
Col. EVANS, of Mt. Vernon, the Evans part of the Marion bank, was among us last week. The Col. is as ever, sociable and strictly business.
Martin ODUM, R.J. MORRAY, Mr. TAYLOR and Ike HALL, some of our stalwarts of Saline precinct, honored the Monitor with their presence last Friday.
We acknowledge a very pleasant call last week from Dr.----- LEE, of Pomona, Jackson county, and Mr. John LEE of this city. The Dr. possesses those qualities which go make up a pleasant, sociable gentleman; and we are glad of his acquaintance.
Dr. H.C. MITCHELL, of Corinth, has located in Mt. Vernon, where he will follow his profession. The Dr. has before him a bright future and will succeed.
The religious debate between Elders CRIM and THROGMORTON commences at Benton Monday, July 14th.
The Legal Tender of Benton says: We had a pleasant call yesterday from C.H. SAUTHER of Marion, and Richard LEWIS of Carbondale.
Mahala VINYARD was tried on charge of fornication last Monday and in default of $100 bail was sent to jail.
In a drunken row in Carterville last Thursday night Dave WALDRON was badly beaten, and for a time it was thought his injuries would prove fatal. His assailant, one Jack PADGETT, a barkeeper, was brought to this place and jailed on a charge of assault to kill.
The Board of Health-Drs. BENTLEY, VICK and EVANS-have been doing some good work about won the past two or three weeks, in the way of cleaning up. We are glad to know that at least we have got a Health Board that will tend to business, and we hope to see the town kept in some sort of order.
The funeral of James M. EDWARDS, at Union Grove last Sunday was attended by a very large number of people. The discourse by Elder CLINE was, we understand, an able effort. The Masonic fraternity, of which the deceased was a member, turned out in full force and paid their last and final respects to the memory of their deceased brother so far as funeral rights are concerned. As has been stated in the Monitor, James M. EDWARDS was one of our best men and his loss is great; but we know his influence yet lives.
Rev. J.W. TOOTHAKER will preach in Marion next Sunday.
Elder John A. RODMAN preached at the Christian church last Sunday at 11 a.m., and at the Baptist church at 8 p.m.
Dr. BUNDY preached at the Christian church last Sunday evening.
Elder CLINE preached a discourse on excuses, at the M.E. church Sunday night. It is needless for us to say that he understood his subject. The time now is when ministers are coming to the point of reaching man by common, plain reasoning.
Rev. J.W. TOOTHAKER paid the Monitor office a pleasant visit last Monday morning.
The wind last Friday blew dow(n) part of the Burr ROBBINS’ bulletin board, but on Monday last it was rebuilt.
WE find the following in the Carbondale Observer: “We received a very pleasant call last week from Dr. FLY, of Pulley’s Mill, Williamson county, and our Mr. P. RODDEN, who is traveling for Stone & Yanch, agent for the Singer Sewing Machine. Dr. FLY is a very pleasant conversationalist, and we learn enjoying a fine practice.
The Murphysboro School Board had three applications for the principalship of the public schools, and the vote stood for G.C. ROSS, 1; for Clark BRADEN, 1; and for A.B. GARRETT, 1. Mr. GARRETT was finally elected principal.
We learn that Hayden & Arnold of Carbondale, are getting up tombstone with the following inscription on it:
Infant son of Elizabeth BLACKBURN
Born and Murdered Jan. 18, 1878.
Cruel murderer shed a tear
O’er my dull and lifeless clay
Could you see my present bliss
Your hard heart would melt away.
Those who have been Monitor readers for a few months past, will at a glance at the above, remember the sad story of the BLACKBURN child-murder published in the in the Monitor some time since. The inscription, though silent as it may appear, is a constant reminder and a finger board to the time and place in reservation for the exposition of the secrets of all hearts. The place where “the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.”
Democratic Office seekers ought to profit by the recent elections. Even the Supreme Judge MULKEY has gone to the Hot Springs.
The first wheat crop threshed in this county this year, so far as we know, was Bainbridge and HOAG’s, just east of town, threshed last Thursday by Holland & Taylor. The crop was put on the market and sold at 78 cents per bushel-W.E. WILEY the buyer. The yield was very good.
C.H. DENNISON is finishing a neat, new residence this week on East Main Street.
Herrin’s Prairie Sunday school convention last Sunday was crowned with complete success and full of enthusiasm. D.R. HARRISON was chosen president, and J.H. DUNCAN Secretary for the ensuing year. The prairie promises a flattering showing in our county convention next week.
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH
Where to Spend it
The glorious 4th, the 103d anniversary of our birth as a Nation, will be very generally observed all over the country, the rebellious utterances of the Confederate Brigadiers in the halls of the National Capital having aroused the patriotic blood of the people.
In all the county towns surrounding us-Benton, Harrisburg, Vienna, and even Jonesboro-preparations are being made on an extensive scale for the proper observance of the day. Marion is about the only place in this end of the State that will not celebrate. But there will be no lack of celebration in the county where our citizens can spend the day pleasantly.
At Carterville the citizens are leaving no stone unturned to furnish those who may visit that point with amusement and instruction. The Declaration of Independence will be read, W.W. CLEMENS, J.W. HARTWELL, J.M. WASHBURN and others will orate, there will be dancing and various other entertaining features for young and old, and all who attend with well filled baskets can depend on having a good time.
Stonefort also offers inducements to all to come and celebrate, among which will be a speech by Hon. J. Wesly TRAMMELL, dancing, swinging and various other amusements. They always have a good time down there, and with baskets filled with good things, you cannot find a pleasanter place to spend the day.
The Hospitable people of Corinth and vicinity are preparing to entertain all who may come their way. They say: “We expect to have a picnic dinner in the Grove, some appropriate speeches and a public installation by the Odd Fellows. Preparations are being made for a good social time with games, swings and iced refreshments. In the evening there will be a festival at the church.
At Liberty, near the east line of the county, the people also propose to celebrate, and the programme numbers among the inducements a speech by Judge Geo. W. YOUNG, music and a Sabbath school convention.
There is no lack of places to go to, to spend the day pleasantly, and all sho’d give up the day to pleasure and renew the fires of patriotism.
HERRIN’S PRAIRIE
Mrs. Jane COX has been quite sick for a few days.
One of the most enjoyable affairs of the season, was a surprise party at the residence of Mr. B.P. BANDY, Friday night. The party was entertained with music of the highest type until a late hour.
We recognized among the large throng of people at the convention Sunday, our time honored friend, Frank SPILLER of Plumfield, Frank has recently returned from the Valparaiso Normal.
Mr. Carroll MCCORMICK ejected a weed a foot or more in length from the nostrils of his mare Saturday last which proved decidedly fatal. The bleeding was so rapid that the mare survived only a few hours, while every effort to clot the blood proved abortive.
Marion Monitor
July 10, 1879
HERRIN”S PRAIRIE
Precinct S.S. Convention.
Herrins Prairie Precinct Convention met pursuant to adjournmen Sunday morning June 29th, at the Baptist church. The Vice President D.R. HARRISON called the meeting to order, stating in a few words, the object of the Convention, and congratulating the assembly on the progress of the Sunday school work. After the salutatory address the following programme was carried out.
Invocation-Dr. BUNDY
Song-I will sing you a song
The Subject-How can we make our schools more efficient, was ably discussed by Drs. BUNDY and WATSON, J.H. DUNCAN and A. Luke RALLS.
Song-When he cometh.
Intermission-One Hour
On reconvening in the afternoon the convention proceeded to elect a precinct secretary for the ensuing year. J.H. DUNCAN was chosen by an unanimous vote. D.R. HARRISON was reelected for Vice President.
Song-What a friend we have in Jesus
Discussion-The duty of a Superintendent-Dr. BUNDY and A.G. SHEPPARD
Song-All to Christ I owe
Discussions-Teachers Qualifications-J.H. DUNCAN, Drs. BUNDY and WATSON
Song-Safe in the Arms of Jesus
Miscellaneous __ talking- Dr. BUNDY and A.G. SHEPPHARD
Song-Hold the Fort
Adjournment
D.R. HARRISON, Pres
J.H. DUNCAN, Sect’y.
SCHOOL REPORT
Report of district school in district 5, town 8, range 4 for the month ending July 1, 1879. (I did not record the Deportment and Scholarship numbers, just the names of the students.)
Mollie CORDER
Nora CORDER
Oscar ROBERTS
George ROBERTS
Auther ROBERTS
Minnie ROBERTS
Charles CHADWELL
Hary CHADWELL
Felix STEWART
Lewis STEWART
John STEWART
John STEWART (listed twice with different scores)
Olive STEWART
Belle WRIGHT
Ida WRIGHT
Marion WRIGHT
Olive DILLON
Florence DILLON
Mrrtha(sic) ROSE
John GREENY
Sarah GREENY
Maggie SMITH
Annie SMITH
Mary FOSTER
Kate HARRIS
W.W. WEAVER, Teacher
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTE
James M. CAMPBELL was dangerously sick the present week.
Mrs. Gen. LOGAN has been spending a week or two with Carbondale friends.
John W. BURTON, of Carbondale, was shaking hands with Marion friends Saturday and Sunday last.
Mrs. Berry PULLEY was adjudged insane by a jury last Thursday and goes to the Asylum at Anna this week.
Last Thursday evening a jury was impaneled to John DUNAWAY, said to be insane. After an investigation he was adjudged to be insane, and goes to the Asylym at Anna this week.
S.W.S. PRIBBLE opened up a hotel, bakery and confectionery at Carterville last Friday. It is said that he has the best looking establishment in the village, and is prepared to do a big business. We can commend him to the people of Carterville as a live business man.
Dr. John H. MITCHELL left for Kansas City last Friday to view the prospects for locating and following his profession at that point. The Dr. is a rising man in his profession and will be an honorable acquisition to any community where he may reside. We shall be sorry to lose him and his estimable lady from our county.
Last Monday morning Jack PADGETT, who has been in jail for a week or two past on the charge of assault to murder, for the beating up of Dave WALDRON in a drunken row at Carterville, had a preliminary hearing before Squire HOLLAND and was discharged from custody, the prosecution failing to make out a case. Upon his discharge, he was immediately rearrested on a charge of selling liquor to a habitual drunkard, and gave bond of $75 for his appearance at Circuit Court.
Married-Wednesday evening, July 2, 1879, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. L.C. PARKS, of Crab Orchard, Mr. Jno. H. PERRY and Miss Ella PARKS, Esquire John ERWIN officiating. The Monitor extends congratulations and hopes the young couple may have a long and prosperous journey together down life’s stream and that their joys may “discount” their sorrows. Thanks for a bountiful supply of delicious cake.
The Monitor office was honored Saturday last by a visit from Mr. John H. PERRY and his handsome bride. Mrs. PERRY is a pleasant, sociable and intelligent lady, and John is a fortunate young gentleman to secure such a prize.
Our handsome and sociable young friend, John M. CUNNINGHAM, a former Marion boy, but now of the Registry Division of the Chicago post office, has been visiting relatives in this city the present week. He is an intelligent and thoroughly wideawake gentleman, and has the reputation of being among the best clerks in the department and is a general favorite with fellow clerks and superior officers. The Monitor takes pride in his advancement.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. L.D. HARTWELL a son was born Tuesday evening last.
Miss Jennie SMITH, niece of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. WILEY, is visiting in this city.
A suit for damages in the famous “Schoharrie road” case was tried before Squire REYNOLDS, Tuesday last. The defendants were 18 in number, 13 of whom were fined $_ and costs. 5 were cleared. W.W. CLEMENS prosecuted; W.J. ALLEN defended. Appealed.
L.A. GODDARD returned home last week. He was accompanied by Miss SPILLER, of Leabonon, Mo., the guest of Mrs. BAINBRIDGE.
We heard a man say that if that mud hole in Henry GRAY”s lane, on the Harrisburg road was not moved the Supervisor would be indicted next week. If you see him, warn him of approaching danger.
Elder A.T. BENSON will preach at Jeffersonville, Sunday morning and eve next.
We acknowledge a pleasant call last Saturday by Prof. J.T. SMITH and wife, of Burnside. Mr. SMITH is one of the best educators our county has furnished and we predict his success as a teacher sure.
J.H. WISE, of Saline precinct, has just returned home from a tour West; taking in Southern Kansas and other points West. He is well pleased with the country and contemplates emigrating. He paid the Monitor office a pleasant visit Monday last.
Charley DOWELL, was over from the Southern Illinois penitentiary last Saturday and put in an appearance at the Monitor office. (He has no connection whatever with Burr ROBBINS,) he was out on business and pleasure. It is safe to say that Charley is for the Union by a large majority.
In company with Sheppard of the West side, we “took in” Stone Fort last Sunday and while there partook of the hospitality of our friend J. Wesley TRAMMELL and family. They know just how to make those around them feel free and easy. Beside them we found others filled with sunshine and pleasure in the village.
I am authorized to say that Prof. D.G. RAY will on Tuesday evening deliver an educational lecture at the Christian church. Both teachers and parents are respectfully invited to come out and hear and we feel all will be benefited. The Prof. is an able man and earnest worker in the cause of education, and we are sure if he does not please he will neverless instruct.
List of Letters remaining in the P.O. at Marion, Ill., July 1, 1879, which if not called for will be send to the Dead letter office the first day of August next:
AUSTIN, S.H. APPLETON, Harriet
BLANKENSHIP, Annie BROWN, John Mrs.
CAGLE, B.E. DAVIS, T.R.
DAVIDSON, Samuel DOWDY, Samuel
EASTERLEY, J.E. GUINN, Zina S.
GOUGE, William IRVIN, H.
KELLEY, Logan KEMPSHALL, Albert
MCINTOSH, Mary E. MUNCEY, Mrs. J.W.
NEELY, George _ENDERSON, Lucin
REED, Elizabeth SUTHERLIN, Nannie
TURNER, George TOMAN, Barney
THEDFORD, John WOODS, D
WHITE, F WALTERS, Charlie
WALKER, Marion WILEY, Lucinda
WILBERN, R.T.
COTTAGE HOME
We had the pleasure of hearing Dr. SANDERS deliver a very good sermon Sunday last. The Dr. is an able speaker.
Sam BAKER is the happiest man in this locality at present. Mother and child doing well.
WOLF CREEK
Our J.W. BANDY is in very bad health at present. He contemplates engaging with a St. Louis firm as traveling salesman. We hope the change will not only benefit him financially, but that his health may be speedily recovered under the recuperative influence of change.
Prayer meeting at the hall every Sunday night, conducted by Brothers A.J. CHITTY and BANDY. Good order and good attendance. (There will be preaching on the 4th Sunday by Eld. WARREN)
Our old chum J.M. KILLBRETH is putting in fair attendance at the Hall. Now come Johnny tell us when it will be, we are tired of waiting.
Lew THROGMORTON is convassing in the interest of Thompson & Co. of St. Louis selling Moody sermons. He has a book that he can consistently recommend to the public.
CORINTH ITEMS
Our picnic here last Friday, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, was a perfect success in every particular. The Declaration of Independence was read by Wm. HEARN, in a clear and forcible manner; followed by an oration by J.W. FLINT, which was to the point. After the speaking the young folks repaired to the grove and enjoyed themselves in swinging and refreshments. At night there was a festival given by the M.E. church and it is needless to say that it was largely attended, the net proceeds amounted to over thirty dollars.
Mrs. J.C. MCHANEY, of Crab Orchard is visiting her friends and relatives at this place this week.
Died on the 4th inst., an infant of James HEARN of this place.
Our old friend W.W. WEAVER, closed his school here for the district last Tuesday, having given general satisfaction.
Dr. J.H. MITCHELL leaves here this morning for Kansas City, to look out a location. John is a good Dr. and will prosper wherever he goes.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to W.A. CORDER will do well to call and settle with him immediately and save cost, for he says he has got to have money and it is terrible “hot” work mashing iron.
HALL SCHOOL HOUSE
Elections are still in order and Hez ARNOLD was elected director in the Arnold school district recently, defeating W.T. DAVIS. We are informed that the race was hotly contested.
The funeral services of the wife of old Uncle Samuel WRIGHT was attended last Sunday at the Walnut Grove yard.
Saline precinct will most assuredly make a clean sweep this fall for the Republican ticket, as Mr. ANDREWS has got about 45 acres of broom corn planted and looking well.
Billy RADFORD and wife paid Johnson county a visit last Saturday and Sunday.
We put in nomination for County Commissioner, on the Republican ticket, Wm. J. RIDGEWAY, of Stone Fort. Bill is a staunch Republican, a good citizen and no doubt but he would make the race quite lively for any democrats to compete with.
Marion Monitor
July 17, 1879
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTE
Jim CAMPBELL is up and around again after his severe spell of sickness.
Mr. Thomas WARD, of DuQuoin, has been visiting young friends in Marion the past week.
Jo. P. ROBERTS has moved to Mound City to practice law, in partnership with R.W. MCCARTNEY, of Metropolis.
Mrs. Polk PERKINS, Miss Janie SIMPSON and Miss Lou COPELAND of Vienna, have been visiting Marion friends this week.
The list of premiums in the ladies department of the fair has been greatly enlarged and is being supervised by a committee of ladies, with Mrs. W.E. WILEY as chairman.
Ben O. JONES, editor of the Metropolis Journal, and John W. BURTON of Carbondale, have been admitted to the bar. They are both young men of more than ordinary talent, and will, undoubtedly, make their mark among legal brethren of this district.
Monday the Monitor received calls from Dr. H.V. FERRELL, Carterville, Dr. EVANS, J.M. CAMPBELL, J.M. SMITH, Judge YOUNG, L.D. HARTWELL, Walter WARDER, Squire HOLLAND and Sheriff DUNCAN of the city; Hon. J.M. GREGG, States Attorney of Saline county, Mr. J.H. STEWART of Northern; J.W. HALL of Saline; T.J. THROGMORTON, Squire COLLINS of Grassy, A. HUTTON, Mr. CONNER, Charley MCCARTY and Terry WILLIAMS of Carterville, Squire MORRIS of Northern, and a number of others.
Following is a list of marriage licenses issued the past three weeks:
Jas. W. ICE to Mary A. CHAMNESS
John N. HICKS to Louisa EASTON
Trice STAFFORD to Phoebe A. LAWRENCE
Charles WOOD to Julia A. FOX
Thomas O. MCMINN to S.E. HAMPTON
John H. PERRY to Luella PARKS
Wm. BOYD to Esther HANGLE
Geo. W. SWAFFORD to Bell CALVERT
G.W. HALSTEAD to Fanny WILLIAMS
John M. SMITH to Susan J. SMILEY
Aaron GUARD to Angelinia HANING
Wm. RAINEY to Debby WILLIAMS
Thomas BENNETT to Sarah HARRISON
F.M. NORMAN talks of buying town property in Marion.
W.H. CAMPBELL has located in the new residence on East Main Street.
A little child of Marsh CALVERT’s died in this city last week.
The grand jury transacting business this week-D.R. HARRISON, foreman.
Mr. and Mrs. Mart DAVIS are enjoying the company of a new daughter.
Joab GOODALL returned home last week from Mowequa, Ill.
Eld. WILLIAMS preached at the Christian church Sunday morning and eve.
Elder W.H. BOLES’ P.O. address is changed from Irvington to Mooresville.
We received a pleasant call yesterday from Henry STEIN of Lake Creek.
W.L. STARRETT of Crab Orchard was a Monitor visitor yesterday.
Rev. RANSOM filled his appointment at the M.E. church Sunday night.
Prof. STOLAR has closed his school at Carterville.
H.U. SHACKELFORD of Crab Orchard was among our visitors Wednesday.
The Monitor received a pleasant call from Miss Alice BUCKLEY yesterday.
Miss Alice HINCHCLIFFE of Carbondale, is visiting among Marion friends and relatives the present week.
Sid NORMAN’s team caused a sensation by running away with a load of flour. They started from the east side of the square, and stopped near the M.E. church, leaving the wagon at the southwest corner of the Goddard Block. Nobody hurt. Tuesday morning.
CITY COUNCIL
City of Marion, Williamson county, Ills. July 14, 1879
The Board of City Alderman met in the regular session at their room on Monday, July 14th, 1879.
Present-L.A. GODDARD, mayor; R.M. HUNDLEY, C.M. KERN, M.W. BARHAM, C.M. EDWARDS, James M. CAMPBELL, T.J. GOODALL, alderman; J.R. LITTLE, clerk.
On motion of R.M. HUNDLEY reading of the minutes was dispensed with. Monthly report of Marshal was presented and approved. Monthly report of treasurer was presented and approved.
On motion of C.M. KERN it is ordered that S.S. VICK, Esq. be requested to make and submit to the board at its next regular meeting a report of the fines now on his docket in favor of the city, and what disposition has been made of the same.
On motion of M.W. BARHAM the following claims were allowed:
John DELOACH, Marshal…..$45.00
W.P. SPRINGS, Marshal…..1.00
B.F. LOWE, Marshal….1.00
G.B. WOMACK, Marshal…..1.00
M.A. GROVES, boarding prisoners…..4.00
J.B. CALVERT, att’ys fee case of John STACY…..2.00
Egyptian Press Printing Comp’y pub proceedings, blanks, etc…..14.50
C.M. KERN, alderman…..3.00
R.M. HUNDLEY, alderman…..3.00
C.M. EDWARDS, alderman…..3.00
J.M. CAMPBELL, alderman…..3.00
M.W. BARHAM, alderman…..3.00
T.J. GOODALL, alderman…..3.00
L.A. GODDARD, mayor……4.00
J.R. LITTLE, clerk…..12.50
On motion of James M. CAMPBELL it was ordered that the proposition of the Monitor Printing co., to publish the proceedings of the City Council, including all ordinances passed and approved by them, for four dollars per annum from date of this meeting, and printing blanks for use of Board of Health, street labor, &c for 50 cents per hundred, be accepted, and the contract be awarded to them.
On motion of R.M. HUNDLEY it is ordered that the Execution against Andy ARNOLD and the execution against Marsh CRUSE be returned by order of the Council upon the payment of all costs by sold defendants.
On motion Board adjourned.
L.A. GODDARD, Mayor
Attest: J.R. LITTLE, Clerk.
HERRIN’S PRAIRIE
J.H. DUNCAN went on a flying trip to New Burnside, Monday last. We are informed that he has been employed to teach in that little Burg the coming winter.
Lafayette HUNTER departed for Fairfield, White county, last week, where he will attend the teachers institute prepatory to resuming professional life. Laf. Is a “Star” in his profession and an honor to any locality where he may chance to reside.
Miss Metta GOODALL, one of Marion’s accomplished young Belles was a Prairie visitor Sunday last, the guest of Miss Anna HARRISON.
Mr. D.R. HARRISON has recently presented his daughter Anna with a beautiful rosewood Piano, the price of which was $900.00.
Mrs. WILLIAMS’ dwelling is assuming shape and is being rapidly pushed toward completion. The architect, Mr. KENNEDY, is a practical workman and does his work in a commendable manner.
Mr. James STOTLAR, who has the misfortune of being thrown from a load of wheat and run over by the wagon, not long since is slowly recovering from the injuries, which have proved very serious. A runaway team was the cause.
Miss BROWN opened school Monday last with a fair attendance; classes have been formed in all the school branches, also in Latin, Algebra and vocal music. The school has organized itself into an institute and will devote from one to two hours every evening to that work.
Our esteemed friend Prof. STOTLAR has opened a school in Carterville, that promises to be largely attended. The Prof. need nothing to recommend him to the people of Carterville, as his reputation as an educator is second to none in Egypt.
BURNSIDE ITEMS
W. HARRIS is on the sick list this week and his absence from his store gives annoyance to his customers.
Mr. LOMBARD, the live “apple buyer” is with us again for the purpose of buying all the green apples in the country.
The coal mines under this place, under the supervision Mr. VIALL, are doing a “smashing” business. We are proud to have such enterprising men in our midst, as they not only bring money into the country, but gave employment to the laboring men.
WOLF CREEK
Miss Adda THROGMORTON is in bad health at present. Hope she may soon be well again.
We are glad to see Miss Lizzie BAYLESS so much improved in health. We trust the change may be permanent and that she may soon be able to mingle with her many friends again.
G.W. CHITTY is preparing to erect himself a new and fine residence. A.J. CHITTY and L.L. GALLIMORE are to do the work.
We hope Bro. A.J. CHITTY was sincere in what he said Sunday night last in regard to the bad conduct at church. It is a shame to think our community has become so demoralized as to allow the church yard to be made a fighting ground.
We understand that Jim SELLERS will be before the Republican convention for the candidacy of Assessor. Jim is a Republican of the deepest die and is well qualified for the place.
Marion Monitor
July 24, 1879
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTE
Marriage License: John A. ODLE to Nora A. MORGAN
The Bank will move into the Goddard block, west side, next week.
The temperance meeting was well attended last Monday night, the house being full. Essay by Miss Estella ENSMINGER. Short speeches by Prof. RAY and Dr. BUNDY.
For indulging in a little bout at fisticuffs, Tuesday evening last. G.T. WINNE, drummer for Gauss, Hunicke & Co., of St. Louis and George DUNAWAY, of this place, were each fined $5 and costs by Squire HOLLAND.
Douglas MCMUNN of Northern precinct, was adjudged insane by a jury in Judge YOUNG’s Court last Friday, and will be sent to the asylum at Anna this week. This is the sixth person sent from this county in the past two weeks.
Dick HAMPTON is again in Carterville with a large stock of drugs, and is located in the rear end of A.K. ELLES’ general dry goods and grocery house. Dick is a genial, whole souled fellow, a wide-awake business man and merits the large patronage he is receiving.
The MCCARTY brothers of Carterville, are erecting a substantial two story building on Main street, the lower portion of which will be occupied by their drug store, and the upper room will be used as a town hall. They expect to have the building ready for occupancy by September 1.
Among the new business firms in Carterville that of S.W.S. PRIBBLE lately of this city, is prominent. He occupies one of the best buildings in town, having the lower portion on a first class stock of Groceries, Confectionery and Bakers supplies and the upper portion is used as a hotel. Last Friday we had the good fortune to partake of dinner with him and his estimable lady, and a splendid dinner it was, too. The table was furnished with all the delicacies of the season, and nothing is left undone to make their guests comfortable. All who pass any time in Carterville will never regret stopping at the “Pribble House.”
PERSONSAL PARAGRAPHS
W.D. BARWICK of Rock Creek, made us a
pleasant call Monday last.
Wm. COLLINS, we understand, has withdrawn from the race for Assessor.
Mrs. Alf AIKMAN has been quite sick the past week.
A.M. PACE is spending a few days in Mt. Vernon, his former home.
Elders. CRIM and THROGMORTON will open their theological discussion in Marion, next Monday July 28
J.M. SMITH is no longer jailer. He moves out and Jack PERKINS and Mal HARGAN move in.
Mr. and Mrs. Judge YOUNG rejoice in the possession of a new daughter, born Monday morning last.
Miss Katie SMITCH of Wappella, Ill niece of Mrs. W.E. WILEY, is visiting in Marion at present.
Mr. and Mrs. STULL are happy over the arrival of a little stranger at their home last week.
Mr. W.A. HARRIS called on us last week and entered his name on our books for one year.
Miss Lovie BOYD of Carbondale, is visiting young friends in Marion, the guest of Miss Annie CAMPBELL.
Mrs. Resin HOLLAND of Schoharrie Prairie, visited among Marion friends last week.
Dr. S.M. MITCHELL received a dispatch Monday last notifying him of the illness of his daughter, Mrs. JONES of Nashville.
In the list of candidates for Assessor published in our last issue, the name of J.T. RAINEY, of Lake Creek was omitted. Joe is ready for the race.
Thomas DAVIS, A.J. BENSON, I.E. CONNELL, Mrs. Sallie YOUNG, and one or two others, constitute the party from this city on the Chicago excursion.
Among the solid friends of the Monitor, none are more highly esteemed than Mr. J.Z. HUDGENS. We would that we had a thousand more subscribers like unto him.
Carbondale Observer: Gussie HENDRICKSON and Lina GODDARD, of Marion nieces of Judge ALLEN, are visiting friends in town.
Rev. RANSOM preached at the M.E. church Sunday and Sunday night last. His discourse at night was on the flood-the destruction of the world by water and its final winding up by fire.
Wm. OWEN returned home from Evansville last week, where he has been to sell his tobacco crop. He is well pleased with his sales, having realized about seventy five dollars, above the prices paid by the dealers in this city.
John W. BURTON, Esq., went to Marion Tuesday and was enrolled as a regular member of the bar. The ____ of the business is, John has been sueing at one court over there for a long time and now he is admitted to practice in the other.-Carbondale Observer
Dr. SPENCER formerly of this city has moved back to Marion, where he contemplates making his future home. The Dr. is well known in this county, having served one term as Sheriff, and been before the public as a professional man for years.
Prof. RAY, for the last five years a teacher in Ewing college, has been this city the past two weeks co______ the Teachers Institute. He informs us that he is no longer connected with Ewing, and will in a few weeks go to Louisville, to attend a theological school.
The Institute is to every respect a perfect success and the teacher is the looser who has not attended. One of the most encouraging features of the Institute is the large number of young teachers working with a vim to be prepared to meet the demands of the future. It is a conceded fact the cause of education is on the advance and teachers are moving upward in the scale. In fact the time now is, when those who do not keep climbing will get left. The following are in attendance: Fannie AIKMAN, Georgia WROTON, Helen YOST, Mary PEASE, Scott RAY, B.F. KELLEY, Rachel BARTER, W.M. PERRY, J.L.D. HARTWELL, B. WEST, Ada LAMASTER, R.H. MILES, J.C.B. SMITH, J.E. KILBRETH, L.D. GRAHAM, B.L. WASHBURN, E.C. ALLEN, J.W. KEELER, Mary GRIDER, J.S. FERRELL, D.A. BENNETT, Jenie LEWIS, Flora DAVIS, Minie WHITE, Stell ENSMINGER, Winnie SIMPSON, Marshall HILL, W.A. GUINN, Hattie GODDARD, Bettie GODDARD, Sallie OGLESBY, W.H. GRANT, P.H. GALEENER, D. PERRINE, W.A. PERRINE, Wm. WATSON, Wm. WALKER, J.H. PERRY, Ida WOODWORTH, Addie FELLOWS, G.L. POWELL, R.F. CASTEEL, Lou MITCHELL, W.W. WEAVER, S.R. WEAVER, Mattie EUBANKS, W.H. HARTWELL, Ellen KEASTER, Theresa STEWART, MW.C. MCANNALLY, Nannie HENDRICKSON, Thomas J. MAYER, John CARMICHAEL, Emma HENDERSON, Mary REED, Lewis PULLEY, John P. LEWIS, Ella SPILLER, R.F. DAVIS, W.A. STOTLAR, Mary REEVES, J.H. DUNCAN, G.D. WALKER, Nancy WILLIAMS, J.M. FOSTER, D.W. DUNN, Emma STOCKS, J.H. WISE, and F. WRIGHT, all of Williamson.
W.H. GILLEM, J.S. PLA_RER, P.J. MCEVOY, Alice MILLER and Sarah WHITTENBURG, of Johnson; Thomas GRISHAM, C.S. MORRIS and J.L. MORRIS of Saline County.
Profs. D.G. RAY, James TURNER, C.C. STOTLAR and Dr. FOWLER are equal to the task and hence success.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
Board met Monday July 14. Present J.B. ROBERTS, John SCOBY and T.J. THROGMORTON.
Petition presented by T.G. MANKER(?) and others of Northern for new road; viewers appointed.
On complaint of O.S. TIPPY assessment on real estate lowered.
Applications of C.M. BIDWELL and U.C. CARSON, druggist, to sell liquor by the small quantity on physicians prescriptions, granted.
Change of road ordered in town-8(?)-8
Assessment of property received with the following equalizations:
5 per cent added to real assessment of Town 8-1
10 per cent added to real estate assessment of Town 10-3
6 per cent added to real estate assessment of Town 8-3
15 per cent added to real estate assessment of Town 10-4
6 per cent deducted from assessment of Town 10-2
7 per cent deducted from assessment of Town 9-3
12 per cent deducted from assessment of Town 9-4
All other townships stand as assessed.
The following bids for keeping paupers and rent of poor farm were received and _____ by the Board, iz
Ross BELCHER, $1.75 per week for keeping paupers, and pay $61 for farm
J.R. SWAFORD, $1.50 per week, each; pay $75 for farm
M.C. TIPPY, $1.75 each; $65 for farm
W.J. NEWTON, $1.90 each; $65 for farm
F.M. DOTY, $.1.40 each; farm free
G.W. LEWIS, $1 per week each for keeping paupers and pay $50 per year for use of farm.
The contract was awarded to LEWIS as the lowest and best bid
CIRCUIT COURT NOTES
The following are the principal cases passed upon in Circuit Court:
Jos. BRACK, selling liquors-nollied
Perry MARTIN, grand larceny, two cases continued
Wm. ASKEW et al, abduction-nollied as to ASKEW, continued as to others
Oliver WILLIAMS, assault to murder-default on bo-d.
James PULLEY, assault to murder, con.
Pad HENDERSON, burglary, continued
Kelly DAVIS, Forgery, continued
O. MARTIN, Grand Larceny, continued
S. WILLIAMS, assault to murder, con’d
Bethel FALLS, assault to murder, con
Ben MASSEY, resisting officer, fined $40 and costs and sent to jail one hour
Ben MASSEY, larceny, noll pross
Nancy E. MORPHEW vs. John SPRINGS, assumpsit-Defendant called and default made; evidence heard as to damage; verdict assessing plaintiff’s damage at $500; judgement in favor of plff. For $500 and costs.
Terry YOUNGKIN, bastardy, dismissed.
L.A. GODDARD, admr. Vs. C.M. EDWARDS, assumsit-judgement for $600.56
Caroline SCHAFFER vs. Jasper CREEL, slander-dismissed agreement.
W.W. WHARTON vs. Hardy POWELL, appeal-trial by jury, verdict: “We the jury find the defendant not guilty.” Motion for new trial.
Thos. DAVIS vs. A.M. ASKEW, assumpsit-judgment for plff. For $251.25
BOHN Bros. vs. A.M. ASKEW, assumpsit-judgment for plffs, for $627.20
NORMAN vs. HUDDLESTON, in chancery, trial by the Court; decision reserved
Nancy DUNAWAY vs. John DUNAWAY, bill for divorce-evidence of insanity of deft; J.B. CALVERT appointed guardian. Petition for alimony and solicitor’s fee, fee of $100 ordered paid to comp’nt.
Eliza DORRIS vs. C. DORRIS, divorce; divorce granted and custody of the children awarded to the mother
Mahala VINYARD, keeping ill-governed house; trial by jury; “not guilty”
Scott HOWARD, assault with deadly weapon; not guilty,
John PADGETT, selling liquor to intoxicated person; guilty; fined $25
The famous divorce case of JOHNSON vs. JOHNSON, (colored)? Was tried yesterday, resulting in the granting of the divorce to complainant
The WHARTON-POWELL case has been granted a new hearing.
Court still in session
COTTAGE HOME
Rev. W.H. BLANKENSHIP’s funeral will be preached at Free Will next Sunday.
Died, July 19, 1879, the infant child of Eld. LITTLE. His wife very low also. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.
STONE FORT
Our friend T.H. GOOD has returned to our town to make Stone Fort his permanent home.
Uncle Matthew JOYNER, threshed 1060 bushels of wheat on his farm this year. A good crop for one man.
Wheat threshing is the order of the day and W.J. RIDGEWAY is leading off that line. Everybody well pleased with the working of his machine.
A protraction meeting has been progressing at the Old Fort, for several days; 12 professions, and 10 additions to the Seven Day Baptist. Rev. Mordica KELLEY, of Villa Ridge, officiating.
The singing at this place is well attended. Mr. HALL is a practional singer and we believe he thoroughly understands his business. This is one thing that is sadly neglected in this place.
Our welcome friend J.M. BEGGS, of the Adams Express Co. stopped off this week. John looks as friendly as ever. He is a good hand to push a ball.
The time for school to commence, will soon arrive, and some of our boys are making good preparations by attending the Marion Institute, Messrs. SMITH and MILES of this place are attending. Hope they will make it a success by taking an active part in it.
WOLF CREEK
Health is on the decline. Mrs. J.N. WALKER is reported quite sick. Jennie and Mrs. Jeff THROGMORTON are still on the puny list.
Our young friend Wm. ALLEN has taken a contract of extracting stumps for Mr. WALKER.
There will be preaching at Liberty on next Sunday by Elds. FLY and REED at the hour of Eleven A.M.
E.C. ALLEN, J.M. KILBRETH and Leroy GRAHAM, are absent attending the Institute. They are all men of ability and we predict for them future success.
Lew THROGMORTON will lecture on the Importance of the Sabbath school work, at Ogden’s school house, Sunday, July 27th at 3 o’clock P.M. at Freewill Church, on the 1st Sunday, in August, at 3 p.m., at Oakes at 9 o’clock of the same Sunday. At Oak Grove on the second Sunday in Aug. at 9 o’clock A.M. at Pleasant Hill on the 3d. Sunday in August, at 9 o’clock A.M. We hope that all who are interested in the grand work of moral and religious improvement will come out and let us make one combined effort to carry on this good begun work over the head of all opposition. Not only the young people but fathers and mothers, it is your duty to lend a helping hand in this glorious cause that is doing so much good to break down vice and immorality and to elevate the character of our country.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY S.S. ASSOCIATION
Fifth Annual Convention
The Fifth Annual convention of the Williamson County Sunday School Association convened in the Christian church in Marion, Friday July 11th, 1879, at 10 o’clock a.m. Meeting called to order by F.M. GOODALL, President of the Association-Devotional exercises opened by Rev. A. RANSOM, reading the 34th Ps., and prayer. Meeting conducted by the President-“There is a Fountain,” sang by the audience; prayer by Rev. TOOTHAKER-“Come Thou Fount,” was sung-prayer by Prof. C.W. JEROME. “Nearer my God to Thee,” after which Elder WILLIAMS led in prayer.-Song: “Jesus loves me.”
After the above exercises Prof. JEROME gave a review of the Sixth District, which was flattering:
Intermission-Greetings,
Convention called to Order-Music-“I have My Life for thee.”
On motion of Prof. JEROME, the chair appointed a committee on nominations, to report in the afternoon. The following committee was appointed: D.R. HARRISON, Dr. S.H. BUNDY and Rev. J.W. TOOTHAKER.
Song-“Hallelujah ‘tis Done.”
Adjourned-Benediction by Prof. JEROME
AFTERNOON
SESSION
Convention called to order at 2 o’cl’k, Moved by A.G. SHEPPARD
that Miss Della GOODALL be elected organist and Miss Annie GOODALL elected
choister for the convention. Carried unanimous.
Song-“What a friend we have in Jesus.”-Prayer by Bro. SHEPPARD. “What hast thou done for Me,” was sung and the Convention took up the to-ic of praise service, led by Prof. C.W. JEROME, during which the very best of feelings prevailed. “We praise Thee O God,” was sung in the spirit and the understanding. Prayer by Prof. JEROME< followed by 2d verse of the last mentioned song. The leader praised God for visit at the convention and early Christian training. F.M. GOODALL, for the good work accomplished the past year in the S.S.; B.S. WEAVER, for life and health, the advancement of the work in the county and that the field is large enough for all to work in; Allen COX for the privilege of working in the Sabbath school cause. After which “I am so glad that Jesus loves me,” was cheerfully sung. L. THROGMORTON, that the world is invited into the S.S. work; J.P. COPELAND, for the hope, and the promise to the earnest, faithful workers; A.G. SHEPPARD for the large number brought into the ch. through the S.S. song –“I am so glad that Jesus loves me.” The praise service was continued with interest for 30 minutes, Bros. J.T. CUNNINGHAM, G.W. MAY, Wm. BARTER and Sister S.H. BUNDY, offering praises to God for His love and blessings, and the spread of the S.S. work. “Praise God” was heartily sang by the Convention.
Township organization was then taken up and thoroughly discussed, by Prof. JEROME, F.M. GOODALL, A.G. SHEPPARD, Judge BISHOP and Dr. BUNDY; at the close of the discussion Judge BISHOP was offered the following resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, That this Convention recommend the appointment of an executive committee of five in each precinct in the county for the purpose of organizing a Sunday school in each school district in the precinct, so far as the same may be practical and to do such other things as shall be necessary to promote the Sunday School work and that the Vice President of the precinct be President of said executive committee.
Intermission
Song-“My Saviour Crucified.”
The committee on elections reported as follows:
For President, of County, D.R. HARRISON, Herrin’s Prairie
County Vice President-G.N. MOORE, A.G. SHEPPARD, S.H. BUNDY, Jesse BISHOP, G.W. MAY and F.M. GOODALL.
County Secretary- J.P. COPELAND
Precinct Vice Presidents
Precinct Vice Pres. P.O.
Bainbridge Wm. WATSON Bainbridge
Bolton J.C. SMITH Stone Fort
Carterville Jno. FARRIS C’rterville
Crab Orchard J.T. CUNNINGHAM Crab Or’hd
Eight Mile Jas. LEDBETTER C’rterville
Grassy L. THROGMORTON Wolf Cr’k
Herrins’ Prairie J.H. DUNCAN Hn’s P’ri
Lake Creek A.L. RAWLS L’k Creek
Marion Jno. M. SMITH Marion
Northern Leander ROBERTS Corinth
Saline Jno. ROBERTS Stone Fort
Southern J.S. HUDGENS Marion
Rock Creek Wm. SPAIN Crab or’hd
Union I.W. WILLIAMS Sul. Sp’ng
Western Allen COX Blairville
Report adopted
Song-“Jesus keep me near the Cross”
The topic of finance was next before the convention-discussed by Prof. JEROME, Dr. BUNDY, and A.G. SHEPPARD. “What hast thou done for Me.” Was sung by the convention. “Praise God” and benediction by Elder WILLIAMS.-Adjourned by 8 p.m.
EVENING SESSION
Convention opened by singing “Come Thou Fount,”-prayer by Rev. TOOTHAKER. Song-“Jesus Lover of my Soul.” The ---ject discussed was “Teachers’Qual—tion.”-discussed by Prof. JEROME, F.M. GOODALL, Dr. BUNDY and Elder WILLIAMS, interspersed with music.
Duties of parents to S.S. was discussed by Prof. JEROME, Dr. BUNDY, A.G. SHEPPARD and J.P. COPELAND-“Down Life’s dark Vale,” was sung by the congregation. Convention adjourned by singing “Yield not to temptation,” Benediction by Elder WILLIAMS.
SATURDAY
MORNING SESSION
Convention opened by singing, “Jesus paid it All.”-Prayer by Eld. BENSON. “Trusting in Thee.”-prayer by Elder WILLIAMS-“Take the name of Jesus’-prayer by Prof. JEROME-“What a friend we have in Jesus’-prayer by Rev. TOOTHAKER-F.M. GOODALL, Geo. W. MAY, Dr. BUNDY and J.P. COPELAND took part in the devotional services.
The next topic was praise service, which was opened by singing, “A gate ajar for me.” Rev. R. OLIVER, Prof. JEROME, J.T. CUNNINGHAM, F.M. GOODALL, Mrs. Dr. BUNDY, A.G. SHEPPARD, J.M. SMITH and Dr. BUNDY man-tested considerable interest in this part of the meeting and the time was pleasantly spent; at the close of which 15 minutes intermission.
Next topic was ‘Primary Teaching,’ which proved quite interesting, Discussed by Prof. JEROME, J.P. COPELAND, Dr. BUNDY and Elder WILLIAMS. Mrs. BUCKLEY, an experienced primary teacher read the following essay:
A MORNING IN THE INFANT CLASS
The lesson for the day is “The Fall of Tyre” I look at it with drama. __ ___ of the sea, withal her glorious past rises before me. But what could I say on so great a theme to those children, to whom Marion seems a large place.
Putting aside the lesson I look from place to place, to catch every eye. The sweet innocent faces, the fresh young minds, so eager to learn. My mind goes up the Great Teacher for wisdom to say something that may lead their thoughts to Him
Several have small bouquets of flowers in their hands. One has a bunch of clover heads. I pull one to pieces and show them how delicately formed is each tiny flower. They had seen thousands of clover heads every Spring of their lives, but they had never noticed that they were anything but single flowers. The soft leaves, beautifully rounded and marked, take up a moment more. Here are a cluster of lilies, gorgeous with bright colors, in richer attire than any king. Consider the lilies of the field how they grow; they toil(?) not, neither do they spin; and yet I say unto you That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Calling attention to the lovely shading of the petal, as I pull them to pieces, I ask the questions of the good old Prince, “Who was the wisest man?” They do not know. Not one mother among the mothers of those little ones has gone her duty, and talked to her child, as it trotted after her, about the house of the great King who chose wisdom rather then riches and honor. Truly an ounce of mother is worth a pound of teacher.
I tell them of the great Temple which Soloman completed, and of Jerusalem, its walls and gates, and palaces. How easy to go from the grandeur of the earthly Jerusalem, to the glories of that Heavenly City, eternal in the heavens.
“Thy houses are of ivory
Thy windows crystal clear,
Thy streets are laid with beaten gold,
There angels do appear.
Thy walls are made of precious stone,
Thy bulwarks diamond square.
Thy gates are made of orient pearl
O God! If I were there.”
So many little ones are dying every hour, I know that some among these bright ones will soon be there.
How important that we should make them familiar with all the Bible _____ of Heaven. A little one four years old begins to wonder about the great mysterious of death and eternity.
A boy, eight years old, son of a neighbor, died many years ago. His father was a worldly man, wholly absorbed in his business. His mother, a beautiful woman, fond of admiration and of society, spent much of her time in a round of fashionable folly. The servants, ignorant and superstitious, had far more to do with training the house full of children, then the parents. Scarlet fever struck down there of the little ones. Frank’s illness was long and severe. All know that he must die. Sensible to the last moment, the little fellow knew that he was about to leave his suffering body. All beyond was dark and deep, impenetrable darkness. Terror convulsed his frame, he screamed, “Mother don’t put me in the ground, don’t put me in the cold ground.” The poor mother, nearly broken and crushed with grief, could not say a word. No one was there to tell the dying child that his body must be laid in the ground but if he would look to Jesus, his soul would go to Heaven. Not one to call upon the Savior and lay the poor lamb in His loving arms. He died screaming with his last breath. “Don’t put me in the ground.”
How different the death of a little son of a distinguished Scotch minister. The father was carrying the dying child in his arms, His head lay on this father’s shoulder. With a great effort he raised his head and looking earnestly in his father’s face, said “Papa that is a beautiful verse.”
“What verse, my son?”
“Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of Heaven.”
Having slowly repeated the precious verse, he lay down his head and died.
Anna M. BUCKLEY
“Praise God.”-Benediction by Rev. TOOTHAKER, Adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Session opened by singing Rock of Ages, followed with prayer by Rev. R. OLIVER. Song-Whosoever Will. Prayer- by Prof. JEROME. Song-I am coming to the Cross. Prayer by Rev. G.W. LAMASTER. “He leadeth me.”
The next topic was the Teachers in Council, conducted by Prof. JEROME. At the close of the Council, the Secretary’s report was read, from which we take the following:
Precincts with a + are estimated; those with a * were represented in contion. First column of figures is the number of schools, second column the membership.
*Bainbridge 3 14_
*Carterville 1 77
*Herrins Prairie 5 30_
*Lake Creek 8 338
*Northern 7 376
+Saline 3 150
*Union 5 245
*Eight Mile 2 70
+Bolton 1 43(?)
*Crab Orchard 3 195
*Grassy 6 271
*Marion 11 660
*Rock Creek 2 100
+Southern 2 150
*Western 2 105
Total Schools 61 3,203 total Membership
The following finance was paid by school and precincts mentioned: Herrin’s Prairie $3; Western $1.50; Marion $3.34; Union 79 cents; Rock Creek (Spring Grove) 50 cents; contribution 98 cents. Total $10.02(?) Pal. To district President, $5.00.
Convention adjourned to meet in Marion, Saturday October 25, 1879, at 10 o’clock a.m. “We shall meet beyond the River.”-Benediction by Dr. BUNDY.
D.R. HARRISON, Pres.
J.P. COPELAND, Sec.
Marion Monitor
July 31, 1879
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTES
Miss Katie SCHNEY made the Monitor a short call Tuesday morning.
The young folks of this city had a pleasant social party at the Simmons House, Monday night last.
Mr. and Mrs. HOUTS and Mrs. LUKENS, of Metropolis visited friends in Marion the past week, the guests of Mrs. H.T. GODDARD sister of Mr. HOUTS.
The Monitor was honored with a pleasant call on Tuesday morning from Miss Mattie SIMMONS, city, and Miss Anna BAXTER of Carbondale.
Gen. LOGAN is spending a few days with friends in Jackson county.
Mayor INGERSOLL of Carbondale prefers an ex-rebel soldier for marshal, to an ex-Union soldier. WE don’t.
Dr. BENTLEY tendered his resignation as a member of the Board of Health last Monday, on account of the Mayors proclamation.
The firm of MICK & FORGEY, in Harrisburg has been dissolved and FORGY retires. The business will hereafter be conducted by W.H. HOWELL, recently of Marion.
F.M. NORMAN broke ground last Monday for a new brick yard in the west part of the city. He informs us that there is a demand for large quantity of brick in Marion this summer.
The theological discussion at the Christian church by Elds. THROGMORTON and CRIM opened Monday last and will close tomorrow.(Friday)
Miss Stella WHARTON of Madison Ind. is visiting relatives in Marion, the guest of her cousin, Miss Stella LODGE. Miss WHARTON receives a warm welcome from her many friends here, having spent the Summer of 1876 in this city.
The Pulaski Patriot says: ‘We were mistaken in saying that our friend J.P. ROBERTS had gone to Washington to accept a Government position. He only went to Jackson county.” A small mistake, Mr. ACKERMAN, that’s all.
The Monitor counts among its blessings
this week a visit Tuesday evening from three of the prettiest and best young
ladies in this city, or anywhere else-Misses Emma BENSON, Annie CAMPBELL and
Dell GOODALL. The Monitor is proud of the young ladies of Marion, and counts
their visits an honor, and is always
“at home” to all of them.
There seems to be a spirit of improvement among some of our citizens just now. M.W. ROBERTSON is building a new residence on his farm near the Fairground; Dr. BENTLEY has bought property and contemplates building in the west part of the city, W.P. GOODALL will build a residence on the vacant lot east of the M.E. church, and Dr. HUNDLEY will build a brick business house on the foundation of the old courthouse; the GODDARD block has been undergoing a change for the better, W.P. GOODALL is having his building on the east side of the square improved, besides other improvements in the city. Also the same can be said of the county at large.
COTTAGE HOME
Mrs. M.J. COLLINS is very sick at present. Hope she may soon recover.
Rev. BLANKENSHIP’s funeral was preached Sunday last at Free Will church by Rev. GULLEDGE. Large attendance.
Louis THROGMORTON will lecture at the Oakes school house Sunday next on the best mode of conducting Sunday schools at 9 o’clock a.m. also at Free Will at 3 p.m.
Rev. PEEL closed a contined series of meetings Friday night last.
J.R. TOWNSEND has sold his farm to Wm. THAXTON. We understand he is going to emigrate West this fall.
Gerge(sic) BANKSTON of Mill Creek is visiting friends and relations in Grassy. George is a tip top fellow.
WOLF CREEK
Mrs. GRIMES after a protracted illness of several months died Monday 21st inst. Her suffering was long and severe; she leaves a family of dependent children to mourn her loss and to look to the cold charity of the world for protection. But though they have lost in her their best friend, we hope the hand of charity will ever be open to their wants and that their loss is her eternal gain.
Eld. PEEL, and others are conducting a protracted meeting at the Oakes school house with very good results, we learn that they have had several professions.