Marion Monitor
March 3, 1881
LOCAL NOTES.
Miss Chole MITCHELL and Mrs. WEAVER, gave the Monitor a pleasant call Monday.
KIBBY & WHITE have moved their barber-shop to the North side of the square, just East of the Cline House.
Misses Della GOODALL and Ada DUNAWAY of Carbondale, spent Sunday in Marion visiting friends and relatives.
Mr. C.M. KERN sold to Mr. G.J. AIKMAN his late residence in this city. Mr. A. took possession last week.
Rev. C.J. HOUTS, father of Mrs. M.E. GODDARD of this place died at his residence in Metropolis, last week. Rev. HOUTS was one of the oldest ministers belonging to the Illinois Conference M.E. church. Has labored in the ministry long and faithful, but has for two years past been a superannuate. Though dead his works will live after him.
Mr. Will ALLEN of Carbondale, spent Saturday and Sunday in Marion.
Miss Jane SIMPSON, of Lake Creek, is spending a few days with Marion friends.
We understand that Jack BENSON has purchased a drug store in Lebanon, this state.
There was no preaching at the Christian church Sunday, as Eld. JERMANE was filling an appointment at Mt. Carbon.
A correspondent writing from Carterville to the Press, informs the public of the fact that Carterville has a court house. We congratulate you.
Mr. P.H. LANG of the firm of LANG & SLANKARD, Carterville, has been spending a few days at home in this city. He is in poor health and is taking a rest
We are sorry to learn that Mr. W.H. WEAVER and wife have departed from our midst, and will make Harrisburg their future home. We can congratulate Harrisburg on receiving Mr. WEAVER as one of her citizens, although sorry to lost him from Marion.
The city of Marion brought suit against the St. Louis Coal Railroad Co.., last week for obstructing one of the streets crossing said road. The Court assessed a fine against the Co. The Agent, Judge MANIER, informs us the case will go to Circuit Court.
W.W. and John R. RUSSELL, of Eight Mile, were in town Friday last. The former has for quite awhile been a guard at the Southern Illinois Penitentiary at Chester. He gave a good account of one of our Williamson county boys and also informs us that Rob’t. ASHBY, a convict, fell from the third tier of the cell house at the penitentiary, Saturday afternoon, breaking his collar bone and sustaining a severe fracture of the skull. He is not expected to recover. ASHBY was sentenced from this county, for murder, ten years, and has been in prison only four months.
FELLOWSHIP LODGE, No. 89, A.F. & A.M.
For the benefit of our adjoining Masonic Lodges, I desire to announce that we have engaged the services of R.W. Bro. James DOUGLASS to give instructions during the week, commencing Tuesday March 8th, and visiting brethren are invited to be in attendance.
As the Grand Lodge by-laws allows $5 per day and expenses which Fellowship Lodge will have to pay. Any assistance our sister Lodges may see proper to contribute toward helping to pay this expense will be duly appreciated. The brethren of Fellowship Lodge erpecially are urged to be present during the entire course. Fraternally, L.A. GODDARD, W.M.
FROM CRAB ORCHARD.
Roy NORMAN has got the second florie temple. Lo how she goes.
Milo ERWIN spent a few days at home last week, but has returned to his post at the State Capitol.
Allen WILSON has been appointed to assess the good people of town 9, range 3, a good choice.
John EDWARDS and Dan SMITH have buried the war hatchet and shook hands across the “bloody chasm.”
Marion Monitor
March 10, 1881
LOCAL NOTES.
Elder JERMANE have us a pleasant call last Thursday.
Prof. HILL was wearing a gum shoe last week on account of a sore foot.
F.A. NANCE and Walter MOORE were among our callers last Wednesday.
Wyatt LEE has improved his barber shop by having it floored and papered.
Mr. A.J. SLATER, one of our oldest men and for 25 or 30 years of Lake Creek, died last week.
Mr. William J. HILL, of Saline Precinct writes us that Nathaniel LYONS of the above precinct, died of pneumonia fever the 22 ult.
Mrs. Mary DUNAWAY has ordered and eighty-five dollar monument of Mr. A.V. STULL for her late husband, W.A. DUNAWAY. Mr. STULL is doing good work at fair prices and solicits orders.
Dr. J.M. FOWLER, Superintendent of Schools, has for the second time this winter been confined to his room with a severe attack of fever. He was when we last heard from him, improving. We are very sorry the Dr. is prostrated and the public deprived of his services as a physician and school officer.
We are indebted to F.A. NANCE for favors in the “art preservative.”
D.O. ALLEN was in town last week. He is still buying and selling cattle.
Wm. GREGG, of Omaha, Ill., was in town this week visiting his sister, Mrs. W.H. CAMPBELL and other friends and relatives.
Prof. C.C. STOTLAR and Mr. BANDY of Herrin’s Prairie, came up to Marion, last Monday. From Mr. B. we learn that our friend John H. DUNCAN is recovering, and is this week visiting, for the first time since he was stricken down last October.
Marion Monitor
March 17, 1881
LOCAL NOTES.
Mr. and Mrs. W.P. GOODALL are prostrated with fever this week.
Mrs. Dr. BUNDY left our city last Tuesday to visit her husband in Metropolis.
Dr. Geo. W. EVANS at a salary of $240 per annum will do the pauper practice at the poor farm and jail.
Mr. A.G. SHEPPARD, after several weeks absence has returned to his business in Marion. As usual he is obliging and pleases customers.
Messrs. J.M. BURKHART, W.S. WASHBURN, L.A. GODDARD and Rev. C.W. SCAWTHON are in Metropolis this week, attending a meeting of the Knight Templars.
Mr. J.W. HARTWELL is on a leave of absence from the State Senate this week attending court. Jo. Is a success either in prosecuting or defending.
Tom HELTON came over from Carterville last Tuesday and spent a few hours in Marion. Tom is satisfied that the __es at Carterville are immense.
R.J. MORRAY was in town last Monday. He is located on the farm he sold when he went to Johnson county last year and informs us that Sam ARNOLD has returned to the old range in Saline. We extend a cordial greeting and hope their stay in Williamson will be long and pleasant.
Bishop SEYMOUR of the Episcopal church, will be in Marion on the 6th of next month and preach at the M.E. Church. We hope he will have a large audience, as his ability deserves nothing less. The rites of confirmation will be administered by him while here.
We are glad to know of John BARTON being successful in his effort to get possession of his printing office which has so long been in litigation. He will we presume make up for lost time by getting up and extra good paper.
Rev. Z.T. WALKER closed his labors as pastor of the C.P. Church in this city last Sunday. Rev. WALKER during his services here that proven to be quite a gentleman and has many friends who wish him great success in his work.
Uncle John Q. RUSSELL, aged sixty years, is just convalescing from a severe attack of measles. Uncle John has fought Indians, scaled the Rocky Mountains and killed grizzlies, but the measles experience is a new one.-Barton’s Press.
Monday, our stalwart young friend Geo. W. DUNCAN, of Lake Creek, started to San Francisco, Cal. Just how long he will remain away from Williamson, we are not prepared to say, but we hope it will be a short and pleasant trip, and that with the return of buds and flowers on Lake Creek Geo. will be at his old post of duty.
The winter term of school in District 6, Town 8, closed March 8th. The school has been pleasant the attendance good, considering the weather, and non interest some parents take in school matters. The children are intelligent, dutiful and respectful the patrons are kind and hospitable; the directors, Dr. BROWN, E.E. HERRIN and J.L. STOTLAR, deserve special notice as being considerate, attentive and real gentlemanly school directors. The Treasurer too is a good natured business man. With many thanks for favors, I subscribe myself the last teacher. E.C. SPILLER.
The following is the list of Grand Jurors selected for the May term of Circuit Court:
G.T. JOHNSON, Western; Ben TRANBORGER, Carterville; Geo. FARMER, Eight Mile; J.A. ALLMAN, J.F. HALL, Grassy; Thos. STOTLAR, Herrin’s Prairie; Wm. CRENSHAW, Bainbridge; W.W. PERRY, T.W. CHAMNESS, Southern; Thos. PIKE, Abraham KELLEY, Thos. BELEHER, Lake Creek; L.A. GODDARD, W.P. REESE, J.B. WILLEFORD, Marion; John L. MEYERS, Union; J.H. STEWART, Jas. SMITH, Northern; J.T. CUNNINGHAM, Jas. H. LOWERY, Crab Orchard; Wm. CHANEY, Rock Creek; T.J. BOOZER, jr., John HUTCHINSON, Saline.
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.
The Mayor and board of City Alderman met in regular session at the office of the City Clerk on Monday, March 14th A.D. 1881. Present. Hon. L.A. GODDARD, Mayor, Aldermen-J.M. CAMPBELL, C.M. EDWARDS, T.J. GOODALL, Thomas DAVIS, J.L. CALVERT and C.M. KERN. J.R. LITTLE, Clerk.
The minutes of the previous meeting was read, and on motion of C.M. KERN approved. The Treasures report for the month ending March 14th, 1881 was read and on motion of J.M. CAMPBELL approved and ordered filed. The Marshals monthly report for the month ending March 14th, 1881, was read and on motion of J.M. CAMPBELL approved and ordered filed. Messrs. CLEMENS and BURTON, Attorneys for Plaintiff in case of S.H. BUNDY vs. City of Marion, for damages, presented the following to-wit: We thereby consent and agree to dismiss the case whereby S.H. BUNDY is Plaintiff and the City of Marion is defendant at Plaintiff’s cost, for consideration of twenty-five dollars. CLEMENS & BURTON, Att’y for Plaintiff. Whereupon, on motion of Thos. J. GOODALL, said compromise was accepted and was ordered that a warrant be drawn on the treasurer for said sum of twenty-five dollars, payable to said S.H. BUNDY. On motion of Thomas DAVIS the following claims were allowed:
James J. HENDRICKSON, Marshal 2 months…..50.00
Wayne BROCK, 7 days work on sidewalk, $1 a day…..7.00
Green B. HOBBS 8 days work on sidewalk, $1 a day…..8.00
Wm. AIKMAN, 216 feet of lumber for sidewalk, at $1.50…..3.24
Wm. H. KINGRY, 4 days work on sidewalk, $1 a day…..4.00
C.M. KERN, 10 kegs of nails for sidewalk…..32.75
DAVIS & REED, hauling…..5.40
On motion of T.J. GOODALL it was ordered that a sidewalk 14 inches wide from the Northeast corner of lot No. 1 in Block No. 9 original survey to the town of Marion, east to the Livery Stable of Thomas DAVIS.
On motion of J.M. CAMPBELL, the Clerk was ordered to advertise for an election to be held on the 19th day of April, 1881, for one Mayor, one Clerk, one Attorney, and also to submit the question of levying sufficient amount to raise $1000 by taxation to buy ten acres of land for a new Cemetery and the following were appointed Judges and Clerks of Election: Brice HOLLOND, R.L. MCKEAN and S.S. IRELAND, Judges. John MOORE and A.F. WHITE, Clerks. On motion of C.M. KERN, the board adjourned.
MARRIED.
SINKS-DORRIS-At the residence of Mrs. Sarah J. DORRIS, March 3, 1881, by W.W. YOUNG, Esq., Mr. William D. SINKS to Miss Mary E. DORRIS, all of Williamson County, Illinois.
The Monitor wishes the happy couple a pleasant voyage through life.
JOTTINGS BY THE WAY.
Sam ROBERTS has been as busy as a beaver this winter-in fact he is always busy. He is preparing to build a house, part of the lumber already on the round. He goes to Indiana for a house keeper, so madam rumor says.
It will be gratifying to the many friends of Wm. HEARN to know that he is rapidly recovering his health in the “land of flowers.” When he left his home at Corinth early in the winter or fall, it was the general opinion that he would not live to return. He spent a few weeks in Middle Tennessee, the home of his youth and from thence he went to Florida. His cough has nearly entirely left him, and he has gained about thirty pounds since leaving home, and expects to return in the Spring a well man. So mote it be.
Will some one tell Tom that I saw a splendid match to his greys standing in front of Mr. Geo. ROBERTS one Sunday evening not long since. Don’t know whose it was, if he wants to purchase, inquire of Mr. R’s.
Wm. WEAVER’s school will close March 8th. He has taught a successful school. He is one of our very best teachers.
Mrs. George ROBERTS has been quite sick, but under the skillful treatment of Dr. H.C. MITCHELL is rapidly recovering.
NORTH SCHOOL HOUSE ITEMS.
George CROWTHER has bought a bran spank up new saw mill.
George WILLIAMS is doing a driving business with his saw mill.
Mr. John ALEXANDER has bought a large track of land in this neighborhood. Mr. ALEXANDER is a staunch Republican and an energetic farmer.
Mr. Dan OWEN has an attraction some where in the eight mile prairie. I would not be surprised if it haint a sweet sixteen.
FROM LAKE CREEK.
Sam JONES is employed by a cigar house in Cincinnati, to travel. His brag cigar is La Matilda and he recommends it as being first class. We wish him success in his undertaking.
George DUNCAN is soon to start to California on a visit to relatives. So we heard, he got a box of La Matilda to take with him, as they have no cigars out there.
Mon HUNTER is not a citizen of “Shake Rag,” he has rented BAIAR’s shop and is going to do a rattling business at blacksmithing.
Riley DARROW is hauling his lumber for his new house on his farm across the creek.
John BROWN don’t stand behind a counter, he has gone to farming, he don’t like city life’s he says.
John HUDGENS is improving his new farm. He is _______ man in any country, and we ___ glad he lives in our section. We want some more just like him .
FROM BLAIRSVILLE.
A pleasant time was enjoyed at the picnic and barbecue the last day of Mr. Ellie STOTLARS school at Hickory Thicket School house, on Thursday the 10th inst. There were at least a hundred and fifty on the ground to witness the exhibition. Hon. James WASHBURN delivered a very interesting speech on education and told the people of district three what kind of a school house to build. Prof. A.D. WATSON of Carterville, bossed the cooking pits, and after he had partook of a hearty meal, made some remarks on intemperance. The string band of Herrin’s Prairie were on the ground and furnished excellent music for the occasion. Everything passed off peacea__ and quiet, and the occasion will long be remembered by those who were there.
Marion Monitor
March 24, 1881
LOCAL NOTES.
Rev. SENTER had a large audience last Sunday night.
Mayor GODDARD is in Benton this week.
Mrs. S.S. IRELAND and Mrs. WILEY have been seriously ill this week.
Mr. John SCHULTZ, we understand will soon leave for Cincinnati.
Jack BENSON came over from Lebanon last week to see friends and relatives.
Miss Belle ROBERTSON and Miss Alice HINCHCLIFF of Carbondale, are visiting relatives in Marion.
J.W. HARTWALL returned to his place of business in the Senate Chamber at Springfield, last Tuesday.
Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON returned home from Metropolis last Tuesday morning and will fill his appointment at the M.E. church next Sunday.
Burnside Reporter, Vienna Times, says: Miss Annie BLANKENSHIP, of Marion, is visiting her sister, Mrs. EDRINGTON, of this place.
Messrs. L.A. GODDARD, Wm. S. WASHBURN and J.M. BURKHART, of Marion Ill., under the convy of our very esteemed friend Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON put in an appearance here on Tuesday evening last. These gentlemen propose becoming soldiers of the Cross by joining the grand army of the Knights Templar.-Metropolis Democrat.
Geo. W. DUNCAN ruined one of our local items last week by stopping at Carterville. We located him in the far west, among the birds and flowers, but to our surprise he was in Carterville. We like such disappointments, and gladly take it back. He has bought Mr. J.T. POWELL’s store and is selling goods in Carterville.
FROM LAKE CREEK.
Dick PULLEY was in town Saturday buying eggs to ship, he understands the egg business as he does his own _ounting.
Mrs. B. CONRAD came back to her old home and is employed by her father, John BROWN to attend to his store this summer.
Henry STEIN is on the jury this week, __ says they won’ have on the _hisky cases.
Pay particular attent to Scott ___EA’s new sewed boots, it looks like he was a going to get married, for he always wore pegged ones.
George DUNCAN never got any further than Carterville, on his trip to California. He bought a store that belonged to Jim POWELL, and he will do business in that town. He is a good business boy, and we wish him good success.
Jake STINE has bought the Old Mill that was owned by John POWELL. Jake is overhauling it and he is getting it in splendid repair. He is now able to give you as good flour as you can get anywhere. That is something our place has been in need of. He also intends putting in a new saw, and when done will add greatly to his business.
Gus DORROLL, who for some time past has been absent from his farm is again at work on it.
Henry HARTKOPP is fixing to build him a house on his farm. He thinks when done he will get him a bird to put in it. Well Henry you can’t be blamed for you need a house keeper.
Mrs. John BROWN is visiting ___ daughter Maggie at Carbondale this week.
Marion Monitor
March 31, 1881
WILLIAMSON COUNTY AHEAD
From the Harrisburg Chronicle of last week we clip the following item, which, for quickness of courtship and marriage, we think will take the cake: Rev. Richard OLIVER, of Williamson County, came to visit Capt. Wm. ROARK, last Wednesday and during the evening said something about wanting a wife. The Captain proposed to introduce him to a widow neighbor yesterday morning, which proposition was accepted; and the result was that ‘Squire W.A. MCHANEY married Rev. Richard OLIVER and Mrs. Laura A. BROWDER at 11:30a.m. of the same day.
FROM LAKE CREEK
George DUNCAN and Willie POWELL, of Carterville, spent Sunday with relatives and friends. George looks natural. His trip didn’t affect him in any way.
Bill JONES, better known as Wm. GENT, is employed by Dr. BURGESS to run his farm.
Bill DARROW is going back to his old home in Tennessee. He didn’t like Illinois, or he would have stayed longer.
Riley DARROW is fixing to move to his new home across the creek. His house is close to the creek, and this summer he can fish to pass off the long days.
There is a man who takes great pleasure in hunting and fishing. The frogs have got so they know him. When they see him coming they begin to cry out to the fish, Berry BURK, Berry BURK, Berry BURK.
If you want to know the correct time of day be sure and ask Byron FELTS.
Peter WASTIER’s uncle, who is over 70 years of age, came to Peter’s house last week. He is quite feeble.
Jeff RICHION entered into co-partnership last Thursday night with Miss SURLS
Bill REIGHT keeps building to his home. We rather expect he has some idea of marrying a widow with ten or more children. A young man has no need of such a house as his is. Why don’t some girl take pity of Bill and become landlady of his fine house.
FROM CORINTH
The school district No. 1, T. 8, R. 4 closed the middle of the month under the efficient supervision of Thos. GRISHAM. The room was crowded with citizens who had come in to hear the exercises, which consisted of spelling, select reading, declamations &c. At the close of the exercises quite lengthy addresses were made by C. W. MILLER and Mr. RAMES. We are proud to say that Mr. GRISHAM has done good work in this district in the past two winters. He leaves here with the well wishes of all connected with the school, and will in a few days enter Prof. TURNER’s school at Stonefort. We wish him abundant success in the pursuit of knowledge.
PERTINENT POINTS
Hon. W.J. ALLEN, of Carbondale, was in the city last Friday.
Mrs. Jas. HENDRICKSON is visiting friends in Harrisburg this week.
Mayor GODDARD has returned home from a business trip through neighboring towns.
Samuel DUNAWAY, of Carbondale, spent a day in the city last week.
Messrs. C.H. SOTHER, and R.D. LEWIS, of Benton, were in the city Sunday last.
Mrs. W. E. WILEY, who for a long time been on the sick list, is slowly and surely convalescing.
Mrs. Dr. FAIN removed her stock of millinery and fancy goods to Carterville this week.
C.C. STOTLAR, of Herrin’s Prairie, was in the city Saturday last on business.
A.J. BENSON has sold the drug store he recently purchased at Lebanon, and returned home never to wander more.
Sid TYNER will assist W.S. WASHBURN to compound prescriptions, vice Jas. BAINBRIDGE, resigned.
Rome COLLINS purchased and shipped away, last Saturday, 850 dozen of eggs. Monday, he shipped 350 dozen more.
A brother of Jas. PILLOW arrived in this city from Petersburg, Va., the fore part of the week on a visit.
Mr. YESKY, brother-in-law of M. CANTOR, arrived in the city last week. He will probably remain here and assist in the store.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MOHLER mourn the loss of their infant child by death last Monday. The parents have the sympathy of the community.
Messrs. John and Joab GOODALL who have been sojourning at Hot Springs, Ark, for the benefit of John’s health, returned home the fore part of this week.
We are sorry to have to announce the death of Mr. W.H. WILLIFORD at his residence about six miles south of this city. He was one of the oldest residenters of the county and will be missed by all.
Bishop SEYMOUR, of St. Louis, will occupy the pulpit of the M.E. Church next Wednesday evening. Those who attend will enjoy a rare treat as he is an able speaker.
Miss Gertie WARDER, of Carbondale, one of the favorite teachers in the Cairo public schools, is spending her vacation from duties among relatives in Marion and vicinity.
W.M. STONE, the gentlemanly traveling agent for J.W. COWPERTHWAIT & Co., of Centralia, was in the city Friday last, looking as pleasant as ever. He is still in the market, girls, and is a good catch.
Chas. LEE has assumed the clerkship of the Cline House, and bids fair to be successful. He will be assisted by Logan HENDERSON, of Carbondale, a colored celebrity well known by the traveling public.
There will be services in the Christian church next Sunday by the pastor, Elder JERMAINE. The subject in the morning will be “The Race Track”; in the evening “Marriage,” A cordial invitation is extended.
We are informed that at 11 o’clock in the forenoon on the first Sunday in May, near Pleasant Grove, Rev. Jas. KING will reply to Rev. ROHRBOUGH. Subject under consideration, “Final Perseverance.” The persevere in controversy amazingly.
Our esteemed citizen, Hardin GOODALL, who has been afflicted with rheumatism for the past six years, left for Battle Creek, Mich., the fore part of this week for the benefit of his health. He was accompanied by J.M. BURKHART. The best wishes of Marionites accompany them.
Quarterly meeting services will be held in the M.E. church Saturday and Sunday. Dr. ALLYN of Carbondale, it is expected, will occupy pulpit Saturday evening and Sunday morning. In his absence the presiding Elder Rev. SCARRITT, will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning and evening.
The regular meeting of the Marion Christian Temperance Union ast Monday evening at the M.E. church last Monday evening was poorly attended, and not much interest was shown. The following were chosen officers of the ensuing quarter. W.H. WARDER, President; Dr. C.V. COREY, Vice President; Miss Flora DAVIS, Secretary; F.A. NANCE, Assistant Secretary; Treasurer, Dr. W.S. EVANS. Chorister, Miss Altha HUNDLEY.