Marion Monitor
October 2, 1879
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTES
Miss Annie ELSTUN, of DuQuoin is visiting friends in this city.
Mr. Rufus HEARN of Mt. Vernon, is among friends and relatives in this city.
Charley DAVIS has quit the show business and is now at home.
Rev. HOUTS and wife left this city last Monday for Metropolis.
Miss Dora VICK has had a severe attack of chills for a few days past.
Mr. and Mrs. S.F. MITCHELL have gone to Kansas to visit their son, Mr. Roe MITCHELL who is quite ill.
The Marion Hotel, Levi SIMMONS proprietor, is in first class order and offers inducements to those who desire good board at fair prices.
A little boy of W.S. CALVERTS, deceased, was playing near a mile a few days ago and came near losing his nose. The kick was severe and the wound painful. He is probably disfigured for life.
Mr. W.E. HEARN of Corinth was one among our Corinthian visitors Friday last. From him we learn that Dr. H.C. MITCHELL has his new residence in Corinth about completed. Also that the surveyor ran out a number of lots in that village a few days ago.
C.J. NORMAN has purchased of C.H. DENISON, a residence on East Main St. John WHITE has purchased of Henry NEWTON the property just north of NORMAN’s.
Dr. J.F. TIDWELL of Atila, was in town Thursday last. From him we learn that Mr. R.P. DODD is on his way back from Kansas to his former home in this county. Also that the Dr.’s father, Mr. E.S. TIDWELL, of Elmo, Texas, will spend the winter in this county.
Mabery & Johnson left this city last Monday for St. Elmo, Ill., with 92 head of cattle, being their second drove this fall. They will return in two weeks.
Marriage licenses issued since last report:
Burel SHEARS to Harriet GLENN
John M. BASKINS to Mourning PATE
Jesse CROW to Sarah J. ARMSTRONG
Henry HUDGENS to Josephine DURHAM
Joseph D. WHITE to Louisa V. MANNING
The Temperance Union met at the M.E. church Monday night. Attendance good. Mrs. BENTLEY, Dr. BUNDY and T.C. WATKINS appointed to nominate officers for the next quarter-election next Monday night. Friends of temperance are requested to attend the meetings.
Joe BURNS, the barber died at the residence of Mr. Josiah DAVIS, near Union Grove, last Monday morning. Joe was well known and will long be remembered by our people.
Died at the residence of Elder Willis CORDER, Monday morning at 3 o’clock, September 22, 1879, William WAGONER. The deceased was almost a century of age. Born in Kentucky and came to this at an early age and witnessed the various changes and the steady growth of the country from a wild wilderness to the thriving peopled land of to-day. He helped open the old road from Sarahsville to Frankfort, aided in the early settlements of the oldest farms in the county, and in fact is about the last of the old land marks to fall. In his declining years he became helpless and an inmate of the poor house, but the Baptist at the Prairie church five miles east of Marion, of which he had for years been a member, agreed to support him, and moved him to the residence where he died at the ripe old age of ninety-eight, in the triumph of the Christian faith , frequently praying for the change. At the deceased request his funeral was preached by Eld. CORDER-the text: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
RELIGIOUS ITEMS
Elder MCALPIN officiated at the Baptist church Saturday and Sunday last.
Fountain Sunday school re-elected officers last _unday. J.S. HUGENS, Superintendent.
Elder WILLIAMS will commence a series of meetings at the Christian church next Saturday evening.
Rev. TOOTHAKER will fill his regular appointment at the Southern Methodist church Sunday next.
Rev. BARTON, instead of Rev. FAHS, as has been announced has been assigned to the Corinth circuit M.E. church. Upto Sunday last, we are informed, the official members of the church had not heard from him.
Rev. RANSOM preached an able discourse at Union Grove, last Sunday on the resurrection, on the occasion of the funeral of Marcellous M. HEARN. The attendance was large-the house full-and very attentive.
The jug breaking at the Christian church Sunday night was novel and drew a large crowd. Each class in the school, except the Bible class-had a small jug in which the contribution for the quarter was deposited and remained until the jug was broken. The five classes taught by Mrs. Dr. BUNDY, Mrs. NANCE, Mrs. T.J. GOODALL, Miss Annie WILEY, and Miss Altha HUNDLEY, had in their jugs $8.00. The next breaking occurs December 28, 1879.
EDUCATIONAL ITEMS
(I left out scores and only published the names)
The following is a list of names of those who passed the examination at the various points at which they have been held, that have not been published before:
CORINTH
M.M. MITCHELL, C.A. CASH, W.W. WOODSIDE, Felix STEWART, A.J. KIMMEL
CARTERVILLE
A.A. MCMURRY, Mattie STOCKS
CRAB ORCHARD
H.U. SHACKLEFORD, J.R. YOUNGBLOOD, Belle BARTER
MARION
John H. WISE, Thos. B. WISE, L. THROGMORTON, S.H. NORMAN, M.E. WROTON, Viola PARSONS, Noah HUNTER, Susan NORRIS, P.G. MCEVOY
Messrs. W.W. WEAVER, Ben L. WASHBURN, J.W. CARMICHAEL and Miss Emma STOCKS, whose names appeared in the first examination attended other examinations and passed first grade examinations with standings as followed:
W.W. WEAVER-90, J.W. CARMICHAEL-94, Emma STOCKS-85, Ben L. WASHBURN-93
HERRIN’S PRAIRIE
We are informed that John H. DUNCAN opened school at the Ferges school house on Monday of last week. We have not heard as regards attendance and outlook, but suppose they are flattering.
We gladly correct an error that appeared in our communication a few days past, in regard to Dr. PERRY’s change of location. The Dr. authorizes us to say that he will remain permanently on Herrin’s Prairie and will conduct his practice as heretofore.
George W. RALLS, Esq., has been quite sick for a few days past. George says that the sympathy of one of the fair sex would be highly appreciated now.
Mr. Isham COPHER has a severe attack of the Kansas fever. We hope it will culminate in his emigrating this fall, as he is one of the “true blue” and his services are needed in the campaign.
W.A. STOTLAR will open up school in district 3, Monday next. Alec anticipates a very pleasant session.
Our genial young friend George H. HARRISON spent the greater portion of last week in the city of Chicago. Geo. Is untiring in describing the “sights.”
Elder Matthew WILSON has been holding a series of meetings at the Ferges school house with marked success. Mr. James FERGES united with the church and was baptized on Thursday of last week at Lake Creek.
Mr. John M. DUNCAN will go to Ewing next week with a view to entering upon a course of study at that place. We wish him a pleasant years work.
Marion Monitor
October 9, 1879
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTES
Hartwell HENDRICKSON has been quite sick for some days past.
Miss Lou MITCHELL opened school at the Perry school house last Monday.
Wm. MURPHY of Lake Creek has our thanks for favors.
Dr. LODGE has been sick for some days past.
Miss Stella LODGE departed for St. Louis Sunday evening, where she will attend school this winter.
A daughter was born unto Mr. and Mrs. John A. ENSMINGER last Friday morning.
Miss Ella GREEN of Carbondale, spent a portion of last week in Marion, the guest of Mrs. Jennie LUSK.
Mr. Duke ENSMINGER of Cairo, was in Marion this week, visiting his brother John A. ENSMINGER.
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry EBBS died last Thursday and was buried Friday.
Estella, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell HENDRICKSON, aged 10 months, died last Friday and was buried Saturday evening.
Bro. F.M. PICKETT, of the Harrisburg Chronicle, accompanied by his wife and daughter Mollie, came over to the Fair Friday. Mr. P. in company with Hon. Jas. M. GREGG, States attorney of Saline, called on the Monitor.
Mrs. C.M. KERN has been dangerously ill the past week. She was prostrated by the news of the death of her brother, Mr. Roe MITCHELL, in Kansas, received by telegram here last Wednesday evening.
Eli DARROW of Lake Creek was into see us Monday morning. He was on his way to Chicago to attend the session of the Grand Lodge of Masons.
Last Friday the Monitor was honored by a very pleasant call from Bro. ACKERMAN of the Carbondale Observer. He informs us that the past summer has been a prosperous one for him, and prospects bright for a continuance. We are glad to hear of his success, for he is a thorough printer, a pleasant and intelligent gentleman, and the Observer ranks with the best of our exchanges.
Died-At the residence of her parents in this city, Saturday evening Oct. 4, 1879, Miss Estella ENSMINGER, aged 18 years.
Although the deceased had been sick for several weeks her death was almost totally unexpected and fell with stunning force upon her parents, relatives and friends, and their sorrow is almost unbearable. “Stell,” as she was familiarly known to everyone in this community, was a bright and happy-hearted girl, just budding into womanhood, and with life’s morning bright before her. The idol of her parents, beloved by all who knew her, her untimely death has cast a shadow over the entire city, and she is sincerely mourned by our whole people, and the sorrow stricken parents have the sympathy of all. The remains were buried in the city Cemetery Sunday evening, a very large number following the body to its final resting place.
Frank WHITE will occupy the late residence of Dr. KNIGHT.
Charley DAVIS is with Seymour’s troupe.
Dr. KNIGHT has left us and located in Mulkeytown.
Judge YOUNG, M. CANTOR, and numerous others of our citizens are attending the St. Louis fair this week.
Colonel YOUNG, of Gov. CULLOM’s Staff, and Lieutenant EUBANKS, of Gen. PAVEY’s staff, have ordered handsome uniform befitting their respective ranks.
Among the Fair visitors from Benton we noticed W.C. PHIPPS and lady, Mr. D.M. WARD, Miss Alice WARD, F.M. PHIPPS and lady and W.S. CANTRELL.
Among the Carbondale people in attendance on the Fair last wee were Mayor INGERSOLL, Mr. DICKERMAN, A. ACKERMAN, of the Observer, Miss Ella GREEN, Mr. OBLINGER, leader of the Carbondale Cornet Band, and T.J. HELTON, of the Free Press.
J.M. BURKHART, of Marion lodge, Geo. ROBERTS, of Corinth lodge, A.JAMES of Herrin’s Prairie lodge and T.J. THROGMORTON of Chapel Hill lodge are attending the meeting of the Masonic Grand Lodge in Chicago this week.
Last Thursday a man named ALBRIGHT, returning home from the Fair, about two mils south of town ran his wagon into a gully, turning the wagon over, and slightly injuring himself.
Ed. MITCHELL, while attending the MITCHELL-ROBERTS wedding last Sunday met with quite an accident. Going to Dr. MITCHELL’s from Corinth in a buggy, the horse became frightened and ran away, throwing out Mr. MITCHELL and the lady accompanying him, scratching and bruising them both considerably. The buggy was badly wrecked.
C.E. EVANS, formerly of Lake Creek, will give an elocutionary entertainment at the M.E. church in this city next Tuesday night. Mr. EVANS is a young man of more than ordinary talent and will no doubt interest all who may attend his reading. The Young men of the country ought to be encouraged in all their efforts to advance any enterprise calculated to instruct the people. Give Mr. EVANS a hearing.
Barton’s Free Press Normal Notes: Many visitors have favored the school with their presence the past week. Among them Prof. STOTLAR and Miss Helen YOST of the Marion public schools…And still the students come. 250 are now enrolled and more are coming…There is quite a call for catalogues of the southern normal from normal schools throughout the United States…Work on the brick walk is progressing, and the improvement will be a great one. The walk from town out is beginning to need some repairs.
Married, at Zion M.E. church, Sunday evening, Oct. 5, 1879, by Rev. C.E. CLINE, Dr. H.C. MITCHELL to Miss Alma ROBERTS, daughter of Geo. ROBERTS, Esq., both of Corinth, this county. After the ceremony, the happy couple repaired to the residence of the bride’s parents where a magnificent supper had been prepared, and amid the congratulation of their numerous friends the evening was pleasantly spent. The young people took their departure on Monday evening for St. Louis to remain for a few days and from there they go to Chicago. The Monitor extends best wishes for a long and happy life, and thanks for a generous portion of delicious cake.
It is reported that “Black” Bill CRAIN has made his escape from the penitentiary. We give as we heard-rumor.
The question is not “will Hugh M. RICHART be elected Commissioner?” but is “will it be unanimous?”
The re-election of N.G. PERRINE is a foregone conclusion and all hands willing.
A.F. WHITE is spending the present week with friends in Marion. He is mail messenger on the C. & V. Railroad from Cairo to Vincennes.
Votes in this county will please bear in mind that Joseph T. RAINEY is a farmer, well qualified and will make an impartial assessment.
Dr. George W. WILLEFORD of Washington, Ind., attended the fair last week. The Dr. always finds a host of friends among his old associates in this county.
Louisa HOBBS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Green HOBBS, died at her father’s residence in this city last Friday.
The Metropolis papers had Dr. BUNDY of this city advertised to preach at the Christian church in Metropolis last Sunday.
Mr. Roe MITCHELL, whose sickness we mentioned in our last issue is dead. He died near Fredonia, Kansas, last week. All who knew the deceased admired him and deplore his loss. As he reached manhood he fell a victim to the dread monster and passed away.
At an election of officers last Monday
night at the temperance meeting the following persons were elected to serve
the ensuing quarter: L.A. GODDARD, president; W.S. WASHBURN, secretary; F.A.
NANCE, Assistant Secretary; J.B. BAINBRIDGE, Treasurer. The Carterville choir
furnished excellent music for the meeting and the proceedings were harmonious.
Elder BENSON has prepared an anti-prohibition speech which he contemplates
delivering next Monday night. WE hope to see a full house and the very best of
order. The issue is before the public and a thorough investigation is
demanded.
List of letters remaing in the post office at Marion, Ill., Oct. 1, 1879, which if not called fro within one month will be sent to the dead letter office:
ALEXANDER, A.L. BEANS, Harrison
BROWN, Louisa BRADLEY, W.T.
BRIGGS, William BROOKS, John
BUTTS, John B. BUTLER, S.C. Mrs.
CANNON, William S. CLARK, Rosa
COOKSEY, Amanda CORDER, Phillip
CRAWFORD, Wm. F. CRUTCHFIELD, Chas
DAURMAINE, L.H. DUNLEY, Thos
ELLIS, Miss Bertha GRISSOM, J.
GOTARD, Alonzo A. HAWS, Wm. T.
HARPER, James HARTWELL, G.W.
HUGHES, Lafayette JACKSON, Maryan
KENNEDY, C. KEASTER, Louis H.
LAKE, Mrs. Susan MCKINNIS, Joshua
MCBRIDE, T.W. Mrs. MOAKE, Miss N.B.
MOULTON, Thos. G. 2 MINNIE, Hyacinth
PHILLIPS, Jas. F. RUSSELL, T.C.
SCOTT, Abner SMITH, Jeremiah
SPRINGS, O.B. TRUMBULL, Asaph (2)
TROBUN, Adah Mrs. TEAGUE, P.M.
TIPPY, W.W. (2) WORTHY, John
RELIGIOUS ITEMS
Elder C.E. CLINE occupied the M.E. pulpit Sunday at 11 a.m.
Elder WILLIAMS officiated at the Christian church Sunday morning, at 3 p.m. preached Miss Estella ENSMINGERS funeral;-preached at night.
Rev. TOOTHAKER, pastor of the Southern Methodist preached Sabbath morning and evening.
Rev. RANSOM filled his regular appointment at the M.E. church Sunday evening.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Council room, Marion Ill. Oct. 7, ‘79
Meeting called to order by the Mayor. L.D. HARTWELL appointed Clerk pro tem. Aldermen present, M.W. BARHAM, J.M. CAMPBELL, C.M. EDWARDS and T.J. GOODALL. Aldermen absent, R.M. HUNDLEY and C.M. KERN.
The action of the Mayor in removing John W. DELOACH, City Marshal, and the appointment of James J. HENDRICKSON came up, being the object for which the meeting was called, the reasons assigned by the Mayor for acting in the premises were read and the vote taken on the question whether the action of the Mayor should be sustained or not resulted as follows: yeas M.W. BARHAM, C.M. EDWARDS, J.M. CAMPBELL, and T.J. GOODALL; nays, none.
On motion of M.W. BARHAM, Council adjourned.
L.A. GODDARD, Mayor
L.D. HARTWELL, clerk pro tem.
HALL SCHOOL HOUSE
A child of Milo HENSHAW departed this life Saturday the 27th ult.
Marion HALL, son of I.W. HALL has been quite ill with congestion but is recovering.
John MARSHAL has lately purchased the real estate of John KEEL; Skelt MOORE has also purchased the real estate of Ely HOLMES.
Rev. Martin ODUM has left his farm and moved on the Ely HOLMES place. His reason for so doing was in order to get a more convenient point from which to send his children to school.
Samuel ARNOLD and family, Hibert ARNOLD and family, Gris LONG and family, Daniel BULLINDER and family and Rev. BALLINDER started for Arkansas the 21st ult. John WRIGHT and family and John IVEY and family intend starting for the same place soon.
G.W. SMOOT of New Burnside, our school teacher intends moving into our midst shortly.
THE FAIR
The Most Successful Ever Held
Increased Attendance and Fine Display
The 23d Annual Exhibition of the Williamson County Agricultural Board, which closed last Friday evening, was one of the most successful within the history of the organization, in point attendance and display, and financially.
Too much credit cannot be given to the officers, R.M. HUNDLEY, president; GODDARD and EUBANKS, secretaries, and W.E. WILEY, W.J. PULLEY, W.H. BUNDY, H. HENDRICKSON and S. HUDGENS, directors, for their indefatigable efforts for the success attending the exhibition, each and all giving their personal supervision to the details throughout the Fair, and for many weeks previous.
The weather was beautiful, the grounds in the best possible condition, and everything possible was done for the comfort and convenience of visitors, and people of this and surrounding counties poured in by thousands, the crown on Thursday being variously estimated at from 6,000 to 10,000. Friday was also a Field Day, the crowd being nearly as large as on Thursday. The best of order prevailed, not a single disturbance occurring on the grounds during the daytime. And we heard of but one slight row at night.
EXHIBITS,
In Class A-Cattle, there were 25 entries, embracing some very fine animals, among which were the fine heard of Joshua ELKINS of Johnson county.
In Class B-Jacks and mules-12 entries, embracing some of the finest in Southern Illinois.
In Class C-Horses, there were 44 entries of stallions, geldings, roadsters &c. MANKER’s fine Percheron- Norman stallion was particularly noticeable among the numerous fine animals entered.
In Class D-Sheep, there were only 14 entries.
In Class E-Swine 14 entries
In Class F-Poultry, 9 entries
In Class G-Sweepstakes, there were 36 entries. This class included the fastest trotting and pacing races for the $50 purses, and resulted as follows:
Fastest Trotter, H.S. MOODY of Gallatin Co., Ill., first premium, $50; M.H. MCCARTY, Pike county Ind., 2nd premium $25
Fastest Paces, M.H. MCCARTY, 1st premium, $50; H.S. MOODY, 2nd premium $25
In Class H-Mechanics, there were but 5 entries. The premiums in that department were excellent, and we are unable to account for the failure of our mechanics to make a better showing.
Class I-Farm Products, was well filed up, there being 51 entries
Class K-Edibles, showing 22 entries
As we frequently predicted, in Class L-Ladies Department, lay one of the principal attractions of the Fair, and the building containing the display was crowded from morning till night each day. There were 188 entries, of all the beautiful specimens of handiwork. The interest shown by the ladies making their department so attractive is evidence that the directors took a long step in the right direction when they enlarged the list of premiums in that department, and we hope that the ladies may be provided with a new building suitable for a display of their treasurers, and that much more liberal premiums will be offered.
In Class M-Miscellaneous, embracing all articles enumerated in other departments, there were 11 entries.
Class N-embraced the regular County trotting and pacing, and the “green” races. IN the green pacing race J.A. ENSMINGER took first money-$15, and B. HOLLAND 2nd-$7. In the green trotting race W.J. PULLEY took first money, $15, and Junior PRITCHETT, 2nd, $7. In the pacing race for 3 year olds, first money, $8, was awared to Robert DILLON, and 2nd, $4 to J.W. WESTBROOK. In the County pacing race first money, $15 was awarded to J.A. ENSMINGER, and 2nd, $7, to Brice HOLLAND.
Taken altogether the Fair was a grand success. All premiums will be paid in full, and after paying all expenses and settling all debts the Society will have a handsome balance to improve the grounds another year.
NOTES
Thursday at noon occurred the annual election of officers, resulting in the selection of the following named gentlemen:
President-R.M. HUNDLEY
Vice President-John GOODALL
Treasurer-Z. HUDGENS
Secretary-L.A. GODDARD
Assistant Secretary-W.H. EUBANKS
Directors-J.B. ROBERTS, M.C. CAMPBELL, Thos. NEWTON, Thomas DAVIS, Campbell MILLER.
On motion an Advisory Board, consisting of the President and two last retiring Presidents, was elected, whose duties it will be to give advice and assistance to the Board of Directors. The Board this year will consist of R.M. HUNDLEY, A.N. LODGE and Henry NEWTON.
The receipts this year were as follows:
1st day…..$130.00
2nd day…..470.00
3rd day…..643.25
4th day…..311.15
Stands…..311.15
Total…..$1889.40
From the State…..$100.00
Grand Total…..$1989.40
The receipts for the five days last year were $1964.20, showing an increase this year of $25.20 the receipts this year being larger than any year since the Association was formed.
The stands and booths did a big business.
Two bands made plenty of music.
All gambling and swindling devices were rigidly excluded from inside the grounds, but the woods adjacent swarmed with them.
The grounds were particularly free from drunken men.
The dust was simply horrible, and hundreds expressed a determination to never again attend the Fair if steps are not taken to mitigate the nuisance another year. It was a big mistake to let the visitors suffer from it as they did this year.
During Thursday and Friday it was almost impossible to get near the well or water barrels , and hundred of people suffered for water, and the first thing the Directors should do is to dig at least three more wells in different parts of the grounds-six more would be none too many. Our people are patient and long suffering and will stand a great deal in attending the Fair, but they never again will stand the dust and lack of water that they suffered from this year.
At the adjournment of the Fair Friday evening, the President announced that there would be a running race for a purse of $50-hale mile dash, Saturday evening at 2:30 o’clock. There were two entries, viz: Brown mare Kate, owned by STULL of Metropolis, and the sorrel gelding, “Red Jim” owned by Dr. DENAISON of this city.
After a great deal of unnecessary delay, about 5 o’clock the horses were brought upon the ring, and after some time spent in scoring, at the word “go!” they were off like a shot the mare taking the lead and holding it to the finish, winning the race by 15 feet.
We hear it stated that the horses are matched to run again a half mile dash, on a straight track, for $500 aside.
Marion Monitor
October 16, 1879
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTES
Walter WARDER was seriously ill last week, but is now recovered.
John A. ENSMINGER has been sick the past week.
An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pitt SPRINGS died last Sunday morning.
Mrs. Will H. BUNDY has been seriously ill the past few days.
Next Monday Company E will start for Belleville to take part in the veteran soldiers’ reunion, and four days encampment of the 3d Brigade I.N.G.
Wm. SCHAFFER of Burnsides, was in town Saturday smiling all over his face. We found the cause of his happiness to be bouncing twin girl babies, with the mother doing well.
Little Gertie, aged 2 years and 9 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. HENDRICKSON, died last Thursday morning. She was buried at Union Grove Cemetery Thursday evening.
A party of mighty Nimrods-J.C. MITCHELL, W.H. CAMPBELL and J.R. LITTLE-spent a portion of last week –unting in Southern precinct, the guests of Wash and Frank CHITTY. They report five turkies and a number of squirrels as the trophies of the chase.
Last Thursday George MITCHELL met with a painful accident while hulling clover, near Crainville. He tripped and fell, dislocating one of his shoulders, and the services of two physicians were required to reset it.
J.H. MCKINNEY last week received his arrears of pension-some $800. He invested his money in the J.Z. HUDGENS’ farm and is now fixed to live comfortably the rest of his days. Jim was taken prisoner, and for nine months endured the horrors of Andersonville.
This from the Harrisburg Chronicle: The Saline county folks who attended the Williamson county Fair, last week, came home both highly pleased and generally enthused on the subject of Fairs. The officers of the Association over there, particularly L.A. GODDARD, __ secretary, are energetic, go ahead business men, and have met their re_ard by having a splendid attendance and a good exhibit. We hope Saline county will have a fair of her own next year, but we also hope to be able to attend that of our neighbors in the _ast.
Sid NORMAN moved Monday into his new residence on east Main street.
Clint OTEY is 1st lieutenant in the Harrisburg militia company.
W.P. GOODALL’s cottage residence will be a handsome addition to West Main street, when completed.
J.Z. HUDGENS has sold his farm in Southern, and will remove to Lake Creek precinct after the election.
John DAVISON again places the Monitor under obligations for nice lot of splendid tomatoes.
John HARTKOPF, Thomas BELCHER and W.D. SINKS of Lake Creek have our thanks for favors.
Mr. STULL’s family have been suffering from sickness the past two or three weeks.
J.M. SMITH has bought Virg SCURLOCK’s farm two miles east of this city, upon which he contemplates producing Greenbacks.
Mrs. MILLER, wife of Peter MILLER, of Bainbridge precinct, while apparently in good health, fell dead at her residence last Saturday morning.
Wm. MCINTOSH, Mr. DODD and Mrs. DURHAM started to Tennessee, yesterday morning to be gone about three weeks.
Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. LITTLE fell into Mr. LITTLE’s well last Tuesday and came near drowning. After striking the water he caught hold of the pump chain and thus kept his head above water until John SPRINGS and J.C. MITCHELL rescued him. Harry is about three years old.
Dr. H.C. MITCHELL and lady of Corinth returned home last week, and are now permanently located in their new and pleasant home. The Dr. having the advantage of a fine education, a thorough knowledge of the “books” and a practical knowledge of the disease of the country, he is sure of success in the future.
The threatening storm in the ranks of the Marion Christian Temperance Union passed over last Monday evening to the satisfaction of the membership. Elder BENSON’s anti-prohibition speech was not what a great many supposed it would be-in fact the Elder is radically temperance. A change of programme has been made and the next meeting will present something new. A large house is expected and a new boom started.
Mr. WARDER of Carbondale was visiting in this city last week.
J.M. EUBANKS buys and sells county produce.
Rev. L.J. SIMPSON of this city is at Vienna, sick.
J.B. BAINBRIDGE is having his land adjoining town surveyed this week. .
Tom DAVIS’ livery stable has been re-roofed this week.
Dean NORMAN has taken up his abode in the country.
Mr. and Mrs. James M. CAMPBELL rejoice in the possession of a bran new boy, born Monday night. Weight 10 ½ pounds, and mother doing well.
A Globe-Democrat reporter has been interviewed our Congressman, Capt. Jno. R. THOMAS, on the Grant boom and ascertained the fact that the Capt. Is a stalwart Republican.
Marriage licenses issued since last report:
Russell GOWER to Josaphine FELTS
John Z. SIMMONS to Sara C. PHELPS
Jos. W. KELLEY to Samantha T. BELCHER
Jeremiah C. NORMAN to Orlena A. BOWER
Alexander WALKER, of Johnson county, arrested for selling liquor without license at a camp meeting, was examined before Commissioner ADAMS at Springfield, last Saturday and sentenced to give days in jail.
W.M. JOYNER of Stone Fort was in this city last Saturday enroute home from Chicago, where he had been attending the Grand Lodge of the Masonic fraternity.
A MARVELOUS CASE
Mr. W.J. YOST Apparently died, but was brought to life again.
Mrs. W. J. YOST, of Metropolis, passed through the city last evening on her way home from Hot Springs, where she had been to see her husband, who is stopping there for his health. Several days since Mrs. YOST received a dispatch from Hot Springs, saying her husband was dead. She hastened to Cairo, sorely stricken with sorrow, expecting to receive his body here. Here she received another dispatch, saying her husband was not dead. These different dispatches confounded her, and she hastened on to the Springs to find out his situation for herself.
There the contradictory telegrams were explained to her. TO all appearances her husband died, and he was shrouded and laid out as a dead person. But after the lapse of several hours it was discovered that the body did not grow cold as it should. A consultation of physicians was held, there being nine in the council. The majority insisted that Mr. YOST was dead; but one, a Dr. REED, insisted that he was not dead. In deference to his opinion, two galvanic batteries were applied to the body, and immediately it began to show signs of life. Bringing the dead back to conscious life was a slow process, but was eventually accomplished, and Mr. YOST has been gaining ever since, and he is now able to partake of a fair meal, converse, write, etc., and he appears to have a better prospect for recovering his health that he has had for some years.
This is one of the marvelous cases we occasionally read of, but is seldom brought home to the knowledge of newspaper readers in the person of one whom they are acquainted.-Cairo Argus Journal
RELIGIOUS ITEMS
First Quarterly meeting of the southern Methodist church will be held in this city one week from next Saturday and Sunday. Elder MURCHISON will preside.
Rev. C.W. HUTCHISON of Spring Garden preached in this city Sunday morning and evening last. HE will supply the Presbyterian church with preaching on Saturday evening before and the second Sabbath in each month. Next appointment November 8.
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Oct. 13, 1879
The Board of City aldermen met in regular session on the above date, at their rooms. Present, L.A. GODDARD, Mayor; C.M. KERN, T.J. GOODALL, M.W. BARHAM, C.M. EDWARDS, and R.M. HUNDLEY, aldermen; J.R. LITTLE, Clerk.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and on motion the reading of the minutes was dispensed with. Report of City Attorney was received, approved and placed on file. Report of City Treasurer was received, approved and placed on file. Report of Street Commissioner was received, approved and placed on file.
The bond of James J. HENDRICKSON as Marshal, in the sum of one thousand dollars, signed by J.C. MITCHELL, W.H. EUBANKS, Geo. W. YOUNG, and H. HENDRICKSON, as securities was presented and approved.
On motion of M.W. BARHAM the following claims were allowed:
W.P. SPRINGS, deputy marshal…..$4.00
L.D. HARTWELL, attorney…..9.00
M.W. ROBERTSON, treasurer…..18.00
J.H. REYNOLDS, JP fees city vs. __ PARSONS…..4.15
J.F. PERKINS, jailer in same case…..4.00
J.W. DELOACH, marshal…..24.48
W.R. PARKS, witness Circuit Court…..3.05
P. CRUSE, “ “ “ “ “ “ …..7.50
J.W. PEEBLES, “ “ “ “ “ …..2.85
J.H. SANDERS, “ “ “ “ “ …..18.20
H. BOLES, “ “ “ “ “…..8.37
F.M. TIBBS, “ “ “ “ “…..2.15
M.S. STRIKE, Clerk Circuit Court…..3.30
M.S. STRIKE, “ “ “ “ “ …..1.90
M.W. ROBERTSON, Treasurer of the city presented his resignation as such Treasurer and on motion the same was accepted. The Board by a unanimous vote recommended the appointment of A.M. PACE, Treasurer of the city to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of M.W. ROBERTSON, and was thereupon appointed by the Mayor.
On Motion of T.J. GOODALL the Board adjourned until next regular meeting.
L.A. GODDARD, Mayor
J.R. LITTLE, Clerk
Marion Monitor
October 23, 1879
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTES
Mrs. Jennie LUSK is spending the present week with friends at Carbondale.
Elder MURCHISON will preach at the Southern Methodist church tomorrow (Friday) night.
This week Miss Flora DAVIS is in charge of the Cross Roads school, Capt. BUNDY being absent at Belleville.
Miss Ella SPILLER, teaching at the Chitty school house in Southern, reports a very pleasant school and a nice neighborhood to teach.
Mr. M.S. JONES, of Crab Orchard, returned home last Friday from Cannon City, Colorado, where for some time past he has been prospecting.
Geo. WHITE has opened out a meat market in the basement of the GOODALL house, and is keeping a first class shop where can be had at all times the best of meats of allkinds.
Chas. E. EVANS’ entertainment at the M.E. church last week was pronounced by those present, a perfect success. Mr. EVANS is on the right road to a life of usefulness and will, with due caution succeed.
We record a very pleasant call from John H. DUNCAN, of Herrin’s Prairie, Saturday last. John is one of the stalwarts amongst the many good Republicans of that precinct, and is doing good service every day for the ticket.
Professor TICE says we are to have on the night of November 13th, next, the most brilliant meteoric display ever seen since 1833, when to all intents and purposes the sky literally rained fire. The display will take place about one o’clock a.m.
Marriage Permits issue since last report:
_ohn S. WEBB to Mary J. BASINGER
_.S. MCCLANY to Sarah C. SMITH
_ames H. ROBERTS to Levina MOORE
_ohn S. MILLER to Nancy E. WOOD
_.D. JOINER to Edna F. PARKS
__ disgraceful affair occurred at the __rie church five miles east of Marion, Sunday. Our informant says that Robert HILLIARD attacked Wm. CAR____R a fight, which resuled in CARTER __aking the props from under HILLIARD __ and threatened to hurt him (HILL__ if he renewed the attack. Mr. C. ___ _uiet good citizen. HILLIARD skip_.
Mart GROVES has gone to Texas for his health.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. SPILLER returned home last week from a visit to Ind.
J.F. LUSK, the other part of the Monitor, is in Belleville this week, attending the re-union.
Theo. MCHANEY of Crab Orchard, shot and killed a bird a few days since that measured six feet from tip to tip of wings.
Mr. Ed. ROBERTS of Corinth, dropped into the Monitor office Tuesday last. Ed is a stalwart and has no doubts about northern.
Misses Ella SPILLER and Flora DAVIS two of the handsomest young ladies of Marion, paid the Monitor a pleasant visit Saturday evening.
The Governor last Friday appointed Dr. James ROBERTS, of Carbondale, and Edwin S. RUSSELL, of Wabash county, as Trustees of the Southern Normal, at Carbondale.
Robert ASHBY, who murdered John SMITH on the 5th of last August near Fitts Hill, Franklin county was captured in Bourbon county, Kansas, last week and brought to Benton and locked up for safe keeping.
The Carbondale Observer of last week says: “The Hession fly is doing great damage in some sections to the early sown wheat and in some localities have destroyed whole fields of it entirely. John Q. RUSSELL of Eight Mile Prairie says whole fields in his section are entirely destroyed.”
John T. OWEN, convicted of murder at the March term of the Williamson county circuit court, and sentenced to the penitentiary for twenty-five years, has been pardoned and Thursday last returned to his family bear Union Grove, in this county. During the administration of Gov. Beveridge OWNS’ term was commuted to fourteen years, and now he is pardoned on the recommendation of the Judge and Prosecuting attorney in the case.
At a meeting held in the Christian church last Friday night for the purpose of making arrangements to have a festival on Wednesday night the 29th inst., the following committees were appointed:
Solicting Committee-Mrs. G.N. MOORE, Mrs. NANCE, Mrs. Lige SPILLER, Mrs. Sallie YOUNG, Miss Susie HENDRICKSON, Mrs. Cora HARTWELL, Mrs. F.M. GOODALL, Mrs. A.M. ASKEW.
Coffee Committee-Mrs. H. HOLLAND, Mrs. A.T. BENSON, Manda PULLEY
Cake Committee-Misses Estella LODGE, Addie FELLOWS, Hellen YOST, Gussie HUNDLEY
Executive Committee-F.M. GOODALL, J.H. MANIER, M.C. CAMPBELL
Barbecue Committee-T.J. GOODALL, M.C. CAMPBELL, R.T. PULLEY, J.M. BURKHART
Committee on arranging table-Frank ROBERTS, George GOODALL, Cary WILEY, Faban NANCE, L. HOLLAND, Robert PULLEY, Lark ARINGTON, Mrs. M.C. CAMPBELL
Committee on waiting table-Misses Flora DAVIS, Nannie HUNDLEY, Altha HUNDLEY, Annie WILEY, Annie GOODALL, Jennie BROAD, Mrs. MCKEAN, Mrs. John GOODALL, Mrs. Bruce HENDRICKSON, Mrs. C.M. EDWARDS, Mrs. Hartwell HENDRICKSON, Mrs. R.D. HOLLAND, Mrs. Sam’l VICK, Mrs. John VICK, Mrs. Emma EUBANKS, Miss Beckey CRAIN.
Ticket Collector-Misses Georgie WROTEN, Della SPILLER, Mrs. John E. MANIER
Henry NEWTON, auctioneer
There will be one hundred squirrels barbecued for the occasion.
IN MEMORIAM
Whereas, It has pleased the Divine Ruler of the Universe to take from us, and from the labors of this life, Sister Estella ENSMINGER to that haven of rest where joy and peace are eternal, and the weary soul is at rest; and while it is our duty to submit to actions and rulings of the Divine Master, knowing that he is too wise to err, and doeth all things well, yet we feel it is all gain for her, whose life was typical of a noble and generous woman, and for whom crowns in glory are ever waiting, therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Sister ENSMINGER our community has lost a good and noble woman; her friends and true and faithful companion; her family an affectionate and dutiful daughter, and the Temperance union a prompt and faithful member.
Resolved, That we tender to the family of our departed sister our heartfelt sympathies in this their sad hour of bereavement. We cannot mitigate their grief nor lighten their burden of sorrow, but would point them above to One whose blessings will prove a boon to their troubled hearts.
Resolved, that copies of these resolutions be furnished, one to the family, and one each to the Marion Monitor and Egyptian Press, with the request they be published.
Minnie WHITE, Ella HUNDLEY, W.J. WESTBROOK} Committee
HALL SCHOOL HOUSE
A very sudden death occurred at Milo HENSHAW’s last Friday-age three years.
William MARSHALL and Elija WHIPPLE and lady from Indiana, are visiting relatives in this vicinity.
GRASSY ITEMS
Our old friend Hugh RICHART, candidate fro County Commissioner was visiting his many friends in this precinct the first of the week. I hope the people, especially the Republicans will turn out en mass and give him a good “histe.” I have known Hugh in other days, saw him carried off the field covered with wounds made by rebel bullets and these covered by maggots collected there while he lay under a shower of bullets. If such men do not merit the confidence of loyal men, I ask who does? Of course I would not forget the other candidates, they are good men and ought to be elected. But Hugh stood by my side when it tried men’s souls, and I can not, will not forget him.
Marion Monitor
October 30, 1879
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL NOTES
Mrs. J.R. LITTLE spent last week in St. Louis visiting friends.
Ex-sheriff CAPLINGER, now farming in Crab Orchard precinct, made us a pleasant call Monday evening last.
W.H. FELTS, W.W. YOUNG, Wm. T. FOWLER and N.G. PENRINE of Lake Creek called on us Monday.
Mrs. Florence MITCHELL has, we understand, rented the Pulley House and will open a first class hotel.
Miss Annie ELSTUN, who has been visiting among friends and relatives here for some time past, returned to her home in DuQuoin, Saturday last.
Will WESTBROOKS, one of our stalwart young Republicans, is out in the country this week doing good service