Marion Monitor

November 4, 1880

LOCAL NOTES

IN MEMORIAM

HALL OF WILLIAMSON LODGE NO. 392 I.O.O.F.

Marion, Ill. Oct. 16, 1880

            Report of the special committee appointed to draft appropriate resolutions expressive of the sentiments of this Lodge upon the death of Brother Andrew B. HENDRICKSON, killed Oct. 9, A.D. 1880.

            WHEREAS, By the tragic death of our worthy brother it has pleased Almighty God to removed from our midst brother Andrew B. HENDRICKSON, he has paid the debt of nature allotted to all man kind, and we humbly bow to the authority whose decrees none can evade, therefore be it

            Resolved, That we deep’y sympathize with his bereaved widow and and children, and sincerely hope that He who doeth all things well will so temper this affliction that it may rebound to their eternal good.

            Resolved, That we, as Odd Fellows, will ever cherish the memory of our departed brother realizing the fact that he has “only gone before,” and as a token of our respect we will wear the usual badge of mourning thirty days

            Resolved, That in the death of Brother Andrew B. HENDRICKSON his family has lost an indulgent father and husband, the community at large and exemplary citizen and this Lodge a useful and worthy member.      

            Resolved, that a copy of these resolution be furnished the widow and family of Bro. HENDRICKSON, and also a copy to each of the county papers for publication.

Samuel S. VICK, Edward E. MITCHELL, Geo. W. YOUNG, Committee.

DEDICATION

            The new Methodist Episcopal church at Crab Orchard, Corinth Circuit, was dedicated to the worship of God, Sunday, Oct. 24^th. The day was fine, the congregation large and the entire services pleasant and successful. Rev. C. E. CLINE was to have been present and officiate, but failing to put in an appearance, the pastor, Rev. A.B. ROHRBOUGH preached the dedicatory sermon, and raised the amount necessary to free the house of debt, which was $130. The liberality of the people was more than enough for the occasion, as $155 was raised in cash and good subscriptions. The people of that community deserve great credit for the manner in which they have contributed to the enterprise. The church is a credit to the place, being neat, commodious and convenient. Everybody feels good over the successful termination of the enterprise. May the people now dedicate themselves to God and his service. 

Marion Monitor

November 11, 1880

LOCAL NOTES

Lee COCHRAN is officiating at the Carterville depot.

Henry NORMAN has moved to the country.

Mr. F.M. NORMAN has returned to town for the winter.

Judge YOUNG attended Supreme Court at Mt. Vernon, last week.

Mr. and Mrs. J.M. BURKHART have a Republican increase of one at their residence.

A.F. MCINTURFF stated to Clyde, Kansas last Monday. He will remain West about two weeks.

Joab and Johny GOODALL went to Hot Springs, Ark., last week for the benefit of the latter’s health.

Mr. and Mrs. L.J. ROBERTS, of Corinth, lost their babe a few days since.

Mrs. W.H. BOLES has returned to Mooresville, Ind, her home. She has had a pleasant visit for a few weeks past with friends and relatives hereabouts.

A few weeks ago Mrs. GIGLUX, wife of Joseph GIGLUX, late of this county, was burned to death. They were moving west and while in camp, in Mo., Mrs. G’s clothes caught fire and burnt her to death.

Mrs. B. GALLAGHER has received $2,000 from the Knights of Honor. The full amount for which Mr. GALLAGHER was insured. The deceased was the first and is the only member Marion Lodge No. 1944 lost. Evidently at the present standing of the order it is on a firm foundation and members thereof need apprehend no danger.

While in Carbondale recently we observed the new hotel building, over which Chas. GAGOR will preside, is being rapidly pushed to completion. The building will be magnificent and while Mr. G. is in command will be one of the best hotels in Southern Illinois.

James KIBBY has moved his barber shop to the old stand of P.H. LANG, south east corner of the square. Mr. KIBBY is a good barber and very accommodating.

The time of the Circuit court this week, has been taken up in the ASHBY murder case.

Mr. John WHITLOCK died at his residence in this city last Sunday night. The deceased was a citizen of Williamson county for several years past and was well known by the early settlers. His death was not unexpected.

T.C. WATKINS has taken up his abode in Cairo. He moved his household goods last Wednesday week. Tom has been in Marion some time past and shown a considerable degress of business qualifications. He now occupies a postal clerk’s position on the Cairo & Texas R.R.  We hope he will stick.

Francis M. WISE, indicted for killing D.B. NEWTON, at Stone Fort, in April 1873, came into court, was admitted to bail, and case continued to January term.

Mr. Jerome AIKMAN and Miss Susie HENDRICKSON were married at the bride’s residence in this city, Sunday evening last. They are of our best citizens and have the best wishes of a host of warm friends.

Rev. C.E. CLINE, presiding elder of the M.E. Church, Mt. Vernon, district, has been transferred to the Minnesota conference. This was done upon Mr. CLINE’S request, the reason assigned being failing health.  Mr. CLINE is well known all over Southern Illinois and the society will miss him.-Shawnee News.

PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL

Nov. 8, 1880

            The Hon. Mayor and Board of City aldermen met in regular session, at the office of City Clerk, on Monday the 8^th day of No. 1880.

            Present: Hon. L.A. GODDARD, Mayor; Hons C.M. KERN, C.M. EDWARDS, J.L. CALVERT, T.J. GOODALL, J.M. CAMPBELL, Thos. DAVS, alderman; John R. LITTLE, Clerk.

            The meeting was called to order by the Mayor and the minutes of the last regular and special meeting was read and approved. Monthly report of City Marshal was read and approved.

On the motion of T.J. GODDALL the following claims were allowed:

M.W. ROBERTSON, nails for sidewalk…..$31.80

Davis & Reid, hauling lumber for sidewalk…..9.20

Wm. AIKMAN, lumber for sidewalk…..26.66

V.A. SCURLOCK, sidewl’k wk……12.00

Lark HARRINGTON, sidewl’k wk…..2.00

Green HOBBS, sidewl’k wk.....19.00

M.W. BARHAM, sidewl’k wk…..16.00

Greggs, Hill & Co., lumber for sidewalk…..79.72

Isaac PRIVETT, work on street…..1.00

Theo. WHITLOCK, work on street…..3.00

J.J. HENDRICKSON, 1 month salary as Marshal…..25.00

J.B. DAVENPORT, 1 day as deputy Marshal…..1.00

On motion board adjourned.

L.A. GODDARD, Mayor

J.R. LITTLE, Clerk.

ANOTHER MAN MURDERED

            Last Saturday night J.M. ROBINSON, and Vincent CAGLE were at a dance in Crainville. They became engaged in trouble, when ROBINSON drew a pistol and shot CAGLE dead. ROBINSON made his escape, and up to this time has not been heard of.

Marion Monitor

Nov. 18, 1880

LOCAL NEWS

Milliard STUART has retired from the post office, and returned home in Northern.

Mayor INDERSOLL and lady, of Carbondale, were the guests of Marion friends this week.

County Clerk EUBANKS and Judge YOUNG are attending the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows this week.

Jacob BEARD, Carbondale, is in Williamson this week, on another chicken campaign. No roosters nee apply.

M.W. ROBERTSON has his property materially improved by putting down a new sidewalk in front of his store rooms.

Our citizens awoke, last Saturday morning, to find the ground covered with now to the depth of about one inch. Later-And yet the storm had only begun.

Rev. G.W. SCAWTHON was thrown out of a wagon and seriously injured last Sunday. He was unable to fill his appointment Sunday night. He is, however, -o as to be out among his associates and will, if he continues to improve, fill his appointment for Sunday next.

Dr. BUNDY, late of Marion Ills. Has removed to our city, and will act in the double capacity of physician o’ souls at the Christian church, and physician of bodies. Wherever his services may be required. The Dr. has the reputation of a skillful artist in either field.-Massac Journal.

Little Johnny MITCHELL had a severe attack of Croup last week, but has recovered.

The latest returns indicate that J.M. EUBANK’s is the choice of a large majority for trading.

Mrs. Dr. LEE and Mrs. HIPLE of Jackson County, are visiting Marion friends this week.

Ed. Monitor: Please notice that Elder W. P. THROGMORTON will preach at the Baptist church, in this city, next Monday night, the 22^nd inst. J.H. REYNOLDS.

Mr. W.P. GOODALL returned home from Hot Springs, Ark., last Saturday.  We are glad to see him so much improved, and circulating among his friends again.

Robert ASHBY, for the murder of Mr. SMITH in Franklin county, last August one year ago, was convicted in the Williamson county circuit court, last week, of manslaughter and sentenced to the States prison for ten years.

Hugh COPHER, Geo. HOLLAND, James HENDRICKSON, Henry OCHLE_REE, Ike STEPHENS, James PILLOW, Brice HOLLAND, Ben MORRIS, James CAMPBELL, N.G. REID, and others who aided us in moving the Monitor office, have our thanks and a fair knowledge of the weight of a printing press, and the material annexed with the printing business.

Services at the churches last Sunday: At the M.E. church, Rev. SCAWTHON filled his forenoon appointment. At the Methodist church South, Rev. WALKER (C.P. preached morning and evening. Elder JERMAIN, of Carbondale, preached at the Christian church. At the Baptist Rev. MCALPIN filled his month appointment.

Our old reliable friend, Uncle Laban CARTER, made us a short but pleasant visit last Tuesday. He is as cheerful and happy as ever, he says.

There is a new railroad build from Chicago to Paris, Ill.; from Paris to McCleansboro; from McCleansboro to Crab orchard, then to Paducah, Ky., will develop the co_l in the east part of the county.

Congressman THOMAS spent Wednesday last among our citizens. He was on his way to Chicago to be installed as Senior Grand Warden of the Illinois Masons, to which high and honorable position he was elected at the late communication of the Grand Lodge. At the time of his election Mr. THOMAS was detained at home by the illness of his wife and which terminated fatally. The Grand Lodge did him the honor of electing him Senior Grand Warden by a unanimous vote-a compliment probably never conferred on any Mason before. Our Congressman is justly proud of his _re election by such an increased and overwhelming majority. He is grateful to the voters of Jackson county and Carbondale. He visited the Normal University and addressed the students. His remarks were appropriate and well received.-Barton’s Free Press.

J.M. EUBANKS has moved his stock of goods into the Askew building recently occupied by GOODALL & BURKHART. His stock is carefully selected, and satisfaction guaranteed to customers. In addition to his dry goods and grocery trade, he will give close attention to the holiday trade, and will have a select stock of notions and general holiday goods. Those who have traded at Eubanks will trade there again.

Marion Monitor

November 25, 1880

LOCAL NEWS

Mr. Hughey COPHER has gone to Tennessee on business.

The Sheriff took ASHBY to the penitentiary last Monday.

Jacob BEARD turned loose for New Orleans last Saturday with a carload of poultry.

Miss Emma SPILLER, of Lebanon, Mo., is visiting friends in this city.

Eld. THRORMORTON, of Benton, preached at the Baptist church in this city, last Monday night.

E. ?. ROBERTS of this county has ___ Texas and has located in Springfield, Mo.

Died, at his residence four miles east of Marion, William GROVES. Mr. GROVES had for a long period lived where ____ and had accumulated considerable property., and was well known by the citizens of Marion and vicinity.

General and Mrs. John A. LOGAN have been spending a few days at Murphysboro.

The Presiding Elder of the Mt. Vernon District M.E. church, appointed in the place of Rev. C.E. CLINE, is Rev. Mr. SCARRITT of Brighton station.  

Wolf Creek, Ill.

November 21, 1880.

            Married, at the residents of the bride’s father, on the 21^st of Nov., 1880, at 3 o’clock p.m., John MCGEE to Mrs. Lina Jane WALKER. After resuming their seats G.F. HART and Dicea MCGEE were called to the floor and received the same process of matrimony. The twin weddings were quite a pleasant as well as solemn affair. Much success to the happy couples; may they have a l_ving, happy and quiet lives. Y.C. KEE, J.P., officiated. Y.C. KEE.

So Sad.

            On Monday evening Mr. Nicholis BAMBERGER, our city barber, was shaving Mr. David BUTCHER, of Somerset township. He had lathered his face and given three strokes with the razor, when he exclaimed, “Oh, I feel so bad” and dropped dead at the feet of his barber chair. Drs. FORD, MAHONEY and COX, the county coroner, were called, but no earthly help could restore him. The body was taken by a committee of his Lodge, Messrs. BELLEM, SCHERER, SCHRODT and others and conveyed to the residence on Union Street. The funeral took place Tuesday under the auspices of the German Lodge, 461, I.O.O.F., Mr. John WILL and D.B. TORBET, of Mt. Carbon Lodge, acting as Marshals. Mr. Philip SCHERER read the beautiful service of the order at the grave. Prof. KRAMER led the German choir in their grand funeral anthem, and our old friend whom we loved to meet is gathered to his fathers.-Murphysboro Era.

Child Burned.

            On Monday afternoon of last week, while Mr. and Mrs. J.R. WINCHESTER were absent from their residence about four miles southwest of Carbondale, a little girl named Ellen JOURDAN, about 12 years of age, who they had taken to raise, rushed frantically from the house screaming. Her shrieks attracted the attention of Mr. WINCHESTER”s oldest son and a Mr. MCCALL, who were working near by; they saw at a glance that she was enveloped in flames and hastened to her, but before they could reach the little one her clothes were completely consumed, leaving only a crisp and scarred body. Medical assistance was at once obtained, but to no avail. She suffered untold agonies for hours before death claimed her. It is supposed that while employed around the fire place her skirts took fire, and no one being near, she became frightened and ran until she fell exhausted.-Murphysboro Era.

FESTIVAL,

To-Morrow Night At the School House.

Everybody Invited.

            It is obvious that any School of like character to the Public Schools of Marion needs an organ. It is needed and can be secured now on reasonable term if the proper steps are taken to effect its purpose.

            It is proposed to raise funds to remedy this want, long felt by a Festival, so that every patron and persons who may be interested in our schools can help in so good a cause.

            Therefore, in behalf of the students and patrons, an Executive Committee was appointed by the Principal, and sugg_s_vely by the students, of said Schools, as follows:

            This Committee met at School Room “A” in the Public School building, on Wednesday, Nov. 17^th inst., at 4 P.M. Appointed the following special committees:

            Committee on Materials: S.S. VICK, F.M. GOODALL, J.W. KEELER and E.C. HILL.

            Committee on Solicitations: Misses Altha HUNDLEY, Jannie REYNOLDS, Mettie GOODALL, Louella BAINBRIDGE, Cora LEWIS, Louella SIMONS, Dora VICK and Irene HARGON.

            Committee on Arrangements: Mrs. W.H. EUBANKS, Mrs. J.R. LITTLE, Mrs. J.B. BAINBRIDGE, Mrs. M.C. CAMPBELL, Mrs. R.D. HOLLAND, Mrs. A.M. ASKEW, Mrs. NANCE, Mrs. G.N. MOORE, Mrs. T.J. GOODALL, Misses Helen YOST and Ida BUCKLEY, Messers J.H. REYNOLDS, E.C. HILL, Sam GOODALL, Leonard ELLES, Frank COPELAND and Cary WILEY.

            After some discussion a second meeting of the Executive Committee was appointed at the residence of the Principal. 6 1-2 P.M.-sharp- Saturday November 20^th for the purpose of hearing reports of Committees and for the consideration of any other business relating to the Entertainment. E.C. HILL, President & Cary WILEY Sec.

            The Executive Committee met at the residence of E.C. HILL, Saturday evening, Nov. 20.

            The Sec. being absent. It was moved and seconded that Frank COPELAND act as Sec. pro tem.

            There being no Treas., it was moved and seconded that Miss Mettie GOODALL act as Treasurer.

            It was moved and seconded that two ladies, Mrs. Dr. BUNDY and Mrs. Emily MITCHELL, be added to the Committee on Material.

            On motion, it was decided to hold the Festival at the School house Friday evening, Nov. 26.

            Moved and seconded that we adjourn to meet at the School house, Wednesday evening Nov. 24.

E.C. HILL, Pres. & Frank COPELAND, Sec. pro tem.