Marion Monitor
May 5, 1881
LAKE CREEK.
Have you seen Dr. FELTS new harness? It was made by Mr. George PIKE the first one he ever made. It is a splendid job. If he improves like that, he can make a job for the Fair this fall.
J.H. WILLIAMS and Family from Carterville are visiting friends and relatives. Joe was once a citizen of Lake Creek.
Scott RAY is teaching the Williams Prairie School. Scot is having good success and the children like him splendid. Why not, he is one of the best teachers in Williamson County.
George GAMBRELL is one of the happiest men in the prairie. It is a boy this time. More help to plow corn.
Is it so that Webster DUNCAN has left the Republican party and gone over to the Democratic party? If so, why.
Elijah ESTES, a well known man in Williamson who was living at Eldorado, died and was buried at the family graveyard by the Masons in Franklin County last Sunday. He was born and raised in Franklin Co.
John HAGGON’s family are all down with the measles. They have escaped pretty well but caught at last. It is hoped they won’t be down long, for it is the time of the year that they are needed to attend to their crops.
GRASSY HEARD FROM.
Elder T.O. MCMINN delivered an able and largely attended discourse on Sunday last, at Frewill Church.
PERTINENT POINTS.
John M. BAINBRIDGE and Willis WESTBROOK spend Sunday last in Carbondale.
Mayor GODDARD and J.W. BURTON made a flying visit to Harrisburg, Monday.
George and Joab GOODALL returned home Monday from a business trip in Missouri.
John LAMASTER left the city Monday morning last for Minnesota where he will locate.
Mrs. S.J. CLINE, of the Cline House made a short trip to Carbondale last Saturday.
Miss Ida M. BUCKLEY went to Carbondale last Saturday and remained over Sunday.
According to W.T. DAVIS, Will WARDER is a teacher of a fine art, and is ready to give lessons.
Miss Hattie LINN expects to leave for Denver, Col., next Tuesday for a prolonged stay there.
Mrs. Annie HOLLAND and Miss Hannah SPRINGS drove to Frankfort, Sunday last, and spend the day.
Messrs. J.B. BAINBRIDGE and J.M. BURKHART, went to St. Louis last Saturday, on a business trip.
Geo. MOORE, who has been employed in Carbondale, has changed his location and is now stationed at Benton.
Mrs. W.S. MORRIS, of Elizabethtown wife of Hon. W.S. MORRIS member of the State Legislature, is visiting relatives in this city.
Williamson county will be represented in the State Sunday School Convention at Centralia by Rev. ROHRBOUGH of Corinth.
Miss Celia HILMAN, daughter of Prof. HILMAN of the Normal University at Carbondale, was in the city the forepart of the week on business.
Next Sunday, Rev. G.W. LAMASTER will preach the funeral of Mr. Isham COPHER, deceased, at the Perry Church, three miles north west of Marion.
Elder JERMANE will deliver a lecture to the young ladies some evening in the near future, and this time the young men can see it is done right.
Rev. ROHRBOUGH, of Corinth, was in the city Monday. He was on his way to Centralia to attend the State Sunday School Convention now in session at that city.
Jas. BAINBRIDGE, in the employ of Ingersoll & Shepard, has been transferred from this city to Carbondale, where he will fill the position made vacant by the transfer of Geo. MOORE to Benton.
The members of Co. E. 11th Reg., I.N.G., have decided to adopt a suit of blue flannel to be worn by them every day. It consists of a business suit of that material with brass buttons. Capt. HOLLAND has already got his suit and it looks well.
The smaller scholars of the Public Schools had a May party last Saturday a short distance from the city on the road leading south. A good time is reported by the little ones. Mary BENTLEY was chosen the Queen of May, and bore the honors well.
Messrs. W.H. WARDER, R. PULLEY, Chas. LEE and Jas. BAINBRIDGE accompanied by Misses Minnie CLINE, Luella BAINBRIDGE, Lizza ELLIOTT, Meta GOODALL and Irene HARGON drove to Benton last Sunday. The arrived home in the evening very tired, but report having a pleasant trip.
Miss Lizza ELLIOTT, of St. Joseph La., arrived in this city last Friday and is the guest of Miss Luella BAINBRIDGE. Miss ELLIOTT is a charming, accomplished and entertaining young lady, and has a host of friends. Several couples of lady and gentlemen friends were highly entertained by Misses BAINBRIDGE AND ELLIOTT last Saturday evening.
Elder JERMANE delivered a lecture to a large congregation in the Christian Church last Sunday evening, and was directed at the young man of the day. His address, while plainly showing the many immoralities of which the young men of the day were addicted, partook more of pity for the young man that of censure, and urged the mothers, sisters and friends to endeavor to win them away from such vices.
Mrs. Ida MITCHELL, wife of Geo. H. MITCHELL, formerly of this city, died suddenly at her home in Franklin County last Sunday. Mrs. MITCHELL has been a victim of consumption for some time past and was taken with a severe attack that carried her off instantly. Her aged was about 28 years. She was well known in Marion, and her death will be mourned by all. The funeral services were held at the home-stead last Tuesday and were well attended.
OBITUARY
Death of Col. R.M. HUNDLEY
Another of the early settlers of Williamson county has gone to his long rest. Monday night May 2 1881, at 11 o’clock P.M., Dr. HUNDLEY breathed his last. He had been in a critical condition for near five months. His death was not unexpected, although hopes of his recovery were entertained by his many friends, until Sunday night. The exact nature of his disease was never definitely settled, but the opinion seemed to prevail with the Physicians that he had cancer of the stomach or severe ulceration.
He had been twice married. His first wife was the daughter of Willis ALLEN. She died several years ago. His last wife was a Miss HUFFSTUTLER. She died about two years ago. He was a widower, his children keeping house for him. Several children survive him. Two by his first wife, and five by his last. All girls. The youngest is about 12 years old.
Col. HUNDLEY was a man that will be missed in this community. He was a positive, thorough going man, full of enterprise and improvement. He believed in keeping step with the progress of the age. Mortal that he was, he had his faults. But Col. HUDDLEY always acted upon his convictions of right, and was guided by the dictates of his own judgment.
He was nearly 61 years old. About five years ago he embraced the Christian religion and was baptized into the Missionary Baptist church. He afterwards officiated with the Christian church, and was a member in good standing in that church when he died. His walk and conduct was in keeping with the principles of that order. Elders RODMAN of the Baptist, and A.T. BENSON of the Christian church conducted the services at his funeral yesterday. He was buried in the Marion Cemetery yesterday, with the honors of the Masonic Fraternity. We believe Co. HUNDLEY died in peace. We hope it is well with him. Death is the end of this servitude. All that is born must die.
Marion Monitor
May 12, 1881
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Fellowship Lodge A.E. & A.M.
Marion Ills., May 6, 1881
Whereas; It hath pleased the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe in the dispensation of His providence to remove after a long and painful illness from our lodge on earth to the grand lodge above, our beloved ancient charter member, Robert M. HUNDLEY and
Whereas, Although gone from us to the Celestial lodge on high, his memory is cherished, his kind and generous qualities respected and his ardent and continued devotion to the institution of Free masonry are remembered by us therefore
Resolved; That in the death of Brother HUNDLEY, the fraternity has lost one of its oldest and truest members, the children a kind father, the sisters a fine brother and community a worthy and useful citizen; but we have an biding hope that he is in the enjoyment of the grand lodge above;
Resolved, That this lodge tender to the family of the departed brother the sincere sympathy of the surviving members in this sad dispensation of the Supreme Grand master-trusting that their loss is his gain;
Resolved; That this lodge will pay the customary honors and tribute to the memory of our deceased brother, and adopt the usual symbols of mourning;
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished by the secretary of this lodge to the family of our deceased brother and to each of the county papers for publication, and that a copy of the same be spread upon the records of the lodge.
S.S. IRELAND, C.M. EDWARDS, A.J. BENSON}Com.
COURT.
Circuit Court convened last Monday morning, Judge D.M. BROWNING presiding. The docket is unusually large at this term. There are on the docket 18 criminal cases, 48 common law cases, and 122 chancery cases. The following is the list of cases attended to, up till Wednesday morning.
Criminal:
People vs. Jas. M. MOSLEY; attempt to abortion; set for Wednesday.
People vs. Francis HILL; Baggery(?), set for Thursday.
People vs. John R. RUSSELL; Murder, set for Friday.
People vs. Francis M. WISE; Murder, continued by people.
People vs. Lem DOWNS; Grand Larceny, set for Wednesday.
People vs. Anderson GLIDEWELL, assault to murder, set for Friday.
People &c. vs. John M. ROBINSON; Murder, continued by Deft. With motion for bail, motion to be head on 2nd Thursday.
People vs. Thomas NEELEY et al; incest, indictment quashed.
People vs. Tom HILLARD, murder, set for Thursday.
People vs. Dick BOREN; Larceny, indictment quashed, and re indicted by Grand Jury for grand larceny and burglary.
VOORHEES, MILLER & Co. vs. G.L. DUNAWAY, Attachment; Jury Trial on Interpleader of T.T. DUNAWAY; verdict for claimant, T.T. DUNAWAY.
PERTINENT POINTS.
Miss Effie GOODALL is rusticating among friends in the country.
Hon. Jas. M. GREGG, of Harrisburg is in the city this week courting.
Miss Meta GOODALL, who was on the sick list last week, has recovered.
Miss Hattie LINN left the city last Monday morning for Denver, Colorado.
Hon. Francis M. YOUNGBLOOD, of Benton, is engaged in courting in this city this week.
Miss Ella SPILLER has left the city to take charge of the King school the summer season.
Hon. W.S. MORRIS is in the city. He is in attendance upon the session of the Circuit Court.
Miss Lizzie ELLIOTT, who has been visiting Miss Lou BAINBRIDGE, returned home last Thursday.
Frank M. WISE, wife and daughter of Wellington, Kan., was in the city the fore part of the week.
Chas. H. DAVIS, of Carterville Monitor, was in the city the fore part of the week.
Walter B. JENNINGS, commonly known as “shanks” has given up selling papers.
Miss Stella E. LODGE, have a social little enchre party to a number of her friends last Monday evening and a good time was had.
Fellowship lodge A.F. & A.M. will attend the funeral of Wm. C. CASH on the fifth Sunday in this Sunday in this month, the 29th, at the grove of Wm. B. MCCORMACK, in this county.
Mrs. BUNDY and daughter, Miss Flora DAVIS, left Monday, for Metropolis where they will make their future home. They will be greatly missed especially Miss Flora who was a great favorite among the young folks.
John H. WHITE, one of the guards at the Chester Penitentiary, is in the city visiting relatives. As soon as the boys recognized him they have him a ______. ________ on his upper lip at first made them suspicious.
MEMORIAL FROM KANSAS.
Wellington Kan., April 28, 1881
Whereas, Francis M. WISE has gone to his former home in Williamson County Ills., we the undersigned citizens of Wellington Kan., express our deep regret in the loss of one, as a citizen, who has been identified with out people, whose residence in our midst, dates back to earliest settlement of our country, eight years ago, and whose untiring efforts to build up our town and country and support of the law and order have been crowned with beneficent success; whose motto has ever been, “support that which is right, rigid and fearless condemnation of wrong; whose charity to the needy was never given in words, without liberality of purse, and shoe liberal contributions to church and state were excelled by none.
We feel in our loss, a citizen whose excellent character for honesty, uprightness and enterprise is so great. The people of Williamson county will gain, and we can truthfully say that Mr. WISE has the confidence, respect, and esteem of the people of Wellington, and that he has never proven recreant to the trust imposed in him by the people while occupying positions of trust and honor in our government. That to him we owe this expression of confidence and faith and hope. And we trust that the time may soon come when we can welcome him again in our midst.
T.A. HUBBARD, Register of Deeds; M.C. KEAGY, Co. Treasurer; James LAWRENCE, Police Judge; Dye Brothers, Whole sale grocers; Share & Chandler, Dry Goods; Alfred Shearman, Agt. Wells Fargo & Co.; Chas E. FLANDO, Clothier; H.C. SLUSS, State Senator; D.N. CALDWELL, Atty. At Law; E. EVANS, Probate Judge; Jas. HOLLAND; Rev. E. C. FERGUSON; S.T. WOOD, County Surveyor; J.V. RATLIFE, Co. Superintendent; Samuel BAIN, Co. Commissioner; P.A. WOOD, Mayor of Wellington; John G. WOODS, Banker; A.GRAFF, Hardware Merchant; I.N. KING, Justice of the Peace; Charles WILL__, Co. Attorney; L.F. BLODG___, Post Master; V.C. MAYHEW, Representative.
Marion Monitor
May 19, 1881
(This paper is very faded so I could not make much out.)
PERTINENT POINTS.
Miss Stella E. LODGE is visiting friends in Carbondale.
Misses Bettie and Hattie GODDARD who have been attending school at St. Louis, are expected to return next Wednesday.
Marion Monitor
May 26, 1881
GRASSY AGAIN.
The dwelling house of G.J. BAKER is rapidly nearing completion to the gratificating of Mr. BAKER and wife, the building having been in progress for quite awhile.
Mr. A.G. BROOKHOUSE lost one child by death on the 4th and another on the eight inst. Mr. and Mrs. BROOKHOUSE have the sympathy of the neighborhood by which they are surrounded.
PERTINENT POINTS.
Prof. C.C. STOTLAR spend Sunday last in this city.
Miss Sallie JERMANE was again in the city the fore part of the week.
Carey WILEY spent part of last week in Carbondale.
Dr. Jno. HUDDLESTON, of Crab Orchard, was in the city Monday.
R.E. WHITE, of Carterville, was in the city Tuesday.
Dr. H.C. MITCHELL of Corinth was in the city the latter part of the last week.
Miss Emma COX, of Frankford, is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Annie HOLLAND.
Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON, wife, and daughter Katie, left for Metropolis Tuesday last, on a short visit.
The genial W.M. STONE and Centralia, was in the city the fore part of the week.
The scholars of room D had a picnic last Saturday under the supervision of their teacher Miss Helen YOST.
Will CONNELL, a typographical artist from Carbondale, was in the city Sunday.
Brice HOLLAND’s horse, Procter Knot, took third place and money in the racing race at Carbondale Thursday last.
Misses Annie GOODALL and Annie CAMPBELL, who are away attending school, are expected home about the middle of June.
Chas. W. METZGAR has leased the Marion Monitor, and will hereafter reap the profits. We wish him unbounded success.-Fruit Growe and Farmer.
Misses Bettie and Hattie GODDARD arrived home from St. Louis where they have been attending school Wednesday and were warmly welcomed by their many friends.
Messrs. S.M. MAYHEW, M.C. MARTIN and D.M. KELLY, of Carbondale, spend Sunday last in this city, and several of the feminine gender were happy.
Invitations have been issued for the wedding of A.J. BENSON and Miss Addie FELLOWS to take place in the Christian church next Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock.
Rev. Hugh MCALPIN, of the Baptist Church of this city immersed four converts in the Aikman pond, near this city, last Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large congregation.
Messrs. John BURTON, Roy A. GODDARD, Shannon HOLLAND and A.T. BENSON, appraisers of the estate of Col. R.M. HUNDLEY, deceased, have been busy the fore part of this week in going over the estate.
John A. LOGAN’s coal shaft at Murphysboro is a failure, after an expense of $20,000. The vein found by boring cannot be found by digging which seems to be an indication that fellows who bored, lied.
Fellowship Lodge No. 89. A.F. & A.M. will attend the funeral service of their last brother W.C. CASH at the grove near W.M. MCCORMACK’s about five miles south of this city next Sunday morning at 11 o’clock.
A young lady by the name of BARHAM from the northern section of the county is lying in jail waiting trial on two indictments of carrying concealed weapons. He is said to be a very wild boy, and his imprisonment will probably do him good.
Judge BROWNING heard the testimony of the witnesses last Tuesday in the case of John M. ROBINSON, indicted for murder, for the purpose of ascertaining whether he could be released on bail. The testimony being favorable the bail was set at $2,500.
Wm. E. WILEY and wife, S.S. VICK and daughter, Dora, Dr. E.L. DENISON, Brice HOLLAND, E.E. MITCHELL, W.H. CAMPBELL, W.T. DAVIS, J.H. DUNCAN, J.F. CONNELL, and some others were Marion representatives at the Springs races at Carbondale.
William F. SPAIN of Crab Orchard precinct, wants to be county clerk in spite of law or gospel. Don’t be in a hurry Bill, you known the more modern theory is let the office seek the man, not the man the office. If you get too anxioius some might think you are not living up to the doctrine.
Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON held the attention of his audience throughout last Sunday evening while he delivered an able sermon. During the course of his remarks the learned divine took occasion to express his disapprobation to some of the changes in the revision of the new testament.
We are pleased to not that our friend Will H. WARDER, Esq., of Marion has been licensed an attorney at law by the supreme court of Illinois. Mr. W. is a young man of temperate, industrious habits, and of more that ordinary ability, and we wish him a profitable and successful career.-Anna Advocate.
Drs. FERRELL and PERRY have formed a co-partnership in the practice of medicine. The partnership is confined to the town of Carterville and its immediate vicinity. By this arrangement the vicinity of Carterville may obtain the services of both these gentlemen at the same cost and trouble, as for either of them alone. Office at Hampton’s Drug Store.
The case of the horse thief BOREN, who was indicted for horse stealing 15 years ago came up in court last Monday. It was then discovered there was a flaw in the indictment, and the Jury were constructed to bring in a verdict of not guilty. But one of the jurymen did not believe in allowing criminals to escape on a nere knotty point of the law when the evidence proved them guilty and refused to bring in the verdict ordered. They were discharged and the prisoner incarcerated in jail until next term.
The relatives and friends J.M. MOSLEY are taking steps to present an application to Govern CULLOM for a pardon. We learn that over 500 of our citizens have signed a petition to the Governor for pardon. We believe the general sentiment of justice have been fully met and that no good could come from further punishment of MOSLEY. It was simply an attempt in which both parties acted in conjunction. In as much as there has been no prosecution against the girl. It might be well to now let MOSLEY go home and let the subject rest without any further prosecution.
The residence of Wm. E. WILEY was robbed one day last week, of jewelry, to the amount of $125. It is not known who committed the deed, but suspicion is directed at a negro who has been employed at the Marion hotel and who left suddenly before the family arose one morning. The jewelry is valued very highly by Mr. WILEY and his daughter Ida, they having belonged to her mother. Any person discovering the property and returning it, will be liberally rewarded.