Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, Marion Monitor (MM) and Egyptian Press (EP)
April 1880
Dr. Tidwell of Atilla reports that R.P. Dodd, late of this county, after a short stay in the west, started back to Illinois, changed his mind at Carthage, Missouri and returned to Greenwood, Kansas where he moved into a tent last December in a place known as Valley. In January, he built the first house and now reports a railroad crossing, 150 buildings, 35 business houses and 4 large hotels. He is postmaster in the new town. MM 1 Apr 1880
Marriage Licenses:
John Chaney – Alice Turner
A.D. McMurray – Catherine Walker
MM 1 Apr 1880
Antony Oaeth went to the calaboose Monday for drunkeness. John Wall who used to run the Progress in this city and now runs the Chronicle in Coulterville, has bought a farm and threatens to commence tilling the soil, but will continue publication of the Chronicle ….
We suggest that Martin Feurer be brought out for County Commissioner….A.J. Cazad is the cemetery sexton.
Joseph Gigleux drove his team into town Saturday and left them hitched to the wagon in front of Benson’s Drug Store. They ran away, smashed the boxing of a locust tree in front of Cantor’s Clothing store, dashed down the west side of the square, knocked out every post of the shed in front of Dunaway’s brick, letting the shed to the sidewalk. A large part of the corner of the building stopped them. Mr. Gigleux was arrested for violation of an ordinance in regard to leaving a team hitched to a vehicle and fined $3 and costs. EP 1 Apr 1880
Legals:
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment against A.P. Reeves in favor of John G. Campbell and Thomas E. North as North, Campbell & Co. EP 1 Apr 1880
Squire Holland united Clem Johnson and Temperance Marks in marriage last Monday. They have for some time been inmates of the County Poor House. The ceremony was performed at the depot and the happy couple stepped on the train and started a wedding tour of Tennessee. Very few couples unsupported by the county can indulge in a wedding trip these times. MM 8 Apr 1880
George Stover and Mary Evett were married 4 Apr at the residence of bride’s father near Carterville. MM 8 Apr 1880
Marriage Licenses:
Clem Johnson – Temperance Marks
William Branson – Mary Newland
George L. Stover – Mary Evett
Henry A. Hart – Martha Dougherty
MM 8 Apr 1880
Mrs. Doc Herrold and MRS. H.L. Casey of Henrietta, Texas and Mrs. George Alexander of Ft. Worth, Texas, relatives of Mrs. William E. Wiley of this city, are visiting here and will remain the summer, guests of Mrs. WILEY. EP 8 Apr 1880
Legals:
David R. Sanders guardian of minors, Lillian Perhamons, Nettie Perhamons and Mary Viola Perhamons, to sell real estate. MM 8 Ap_r 1880
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment against David Chambers in favor of John Adams and James L. Durham. EP 8 Apr 1880
Stonefort – W.J. Ridgway left this morning for Kansas. He thinks of relocating in western Kansas. MM 15 Apr 1880
Albert Dunaway was called home from school in St. Louis last Friday to attend the funeral of his father. MM 15 Apr 1880
Last Saturday at Mt. Carbon, Jackson County, William Wroter, an old employee of Grand Tower and Carbondale Railroad, while coupling cars, was caught between the bumpers and his legs badly crushed. MM 15 Apr 1880
Dan Elliott attempted suicide last Saturday at Grand Tower, but failed. He had proposed to his girl but she went back on him. He put a pistol to his breast and pulled the trigger. The bullet struck a rib and the killing was indefinitely postponed. MM 15 Apr 1880
The inside of the old courthouse has been smoothed off and converted into a croquet ground. MM 15 Apr 1880
Marriage Licenses:
Charles W. Gregg – Dorothy Willard
W.A. Calvert – Mary A. Kimmel
MM 15 Apr 1880
Deaths:
John L. Dunaway, who was taken to Anna Hospital a few months ago, died there Friday …. about 43 years old …. remains brought to Bainbridge and buried in family burying ground …. funeral attended by S.W. Dunaway and family, Andrew Snider and family of Carbondale, Mrs. Robert Hinchcliff of DuQuoin and Messrs. George and Albert Dunaway of St. Louis. MM and EP 15 Apr 1880
Ed Leonard, brakeman on ICRR, had both legs cut off by the cars at Carbondale last Sunday and died in a few hours.EP 15 Apr 1880 [MM 22 Apr says three cars passed over him. Dr. Robarts, company surgeon, amputated the legs just below the hips and he died 20 minutes later.]
Last Friday noon, Dan McCloud, an inmate of the County Infirmary, burned to death. He was an idiot and had been a county charge over 20 years. While attendants were at dinner, he went to where a pile of brush was burning and his clothes caught fire. MM 15 Apr 1880
Elonzo Calvert and Miss Kimmel were married Sunday in this city. EP 15 Apr 1880
Epperson and Freize, cabinetmakers and undertakers, have dissolved partnership at Stonefort. Epperson is continuing in the business. MM 1_5 Apr 1880
John Tanner, son of James Tanner, had an accident last week while working on the road…. wind blew limb from tree, striking him and fracturing skull … thought at first fatal, but is recovering. MM 22 Apr 1880
Elder Henry Bickers will attend the funeral of Rebecca Bickers next Sunday at Spring Hill Church. MM 22 Apr 1880
In the death of Frank Lewis, Company H of the Militia loses its first member by death since organizing three years ago. MM 22 Apx 1880
John Brim is quite low with pneumonia, with small hopes for his recovery. MM 22 Apr 1880
Marriage Licenses:
Josephus C. White – Viola Bond
James Tanner – Mary A. Robinson
George J. Crist – Belle White
William L. Laney – Jennie Dugger MM 22 Apr 1880
Frank Lewis, 28, died Saturday at his residence three miles southeast. He left wife and child. MM 22 Apr 1880
Concerning the scandalous rumor that Thomas Tanner was affected with syphilis and caused the separation between him and his wife: I have been a practicing physician over 15 years. On the 26th day of March, I examined Thomas Tanner and found his system clear of syphilis and all kindred diseases. Dr. B.F. St. John, M.D., Stonefort MM 22 Apr 1880
Quite a severe windstorm visited this section early Monday morning. A large number of fences were blown down in town and country. The roof was lifted from Mann and Edwards Woolen factory, W.J. Spiller’s brick building on Main Street lost its roof and many other buildings sustained minor damages. EP 22 Apr 1880
Mrs. William Hendrickson, of Chester, was visiting relatives and friends in this city last week.
Bradley Grogan has engaged his services to EdwardS and Rainey, proprietors of the saw mill near Carbondale, and will draw logs for the mill during the summer.
Rev. J.W. Toothaker has the managment of Edwards & Rainey’s mill on the Big Muddy, near Carbondale.
Sam Russell was jailed here Sunday for disturbing the peace.
Ben Wharton will, this week, move his better half and little Whartons from Jeffersonvi11e to Carbondale.
Our young friend, Will Williams, formerly of this place and late of Carbondale, is now working in the Ferguson mines in California. EP 22 Apr 1880
On April 1, 1880, the ICRR commences the sale of local tickets on all of its lines in Illinois at 3 cents per mile, in place of 4 cents as heretofore….W.P. Johnson, General Passenger Agent. EP 22 Apr 1880
A mysterious murder at Dongola, Union County, some days ago -A farmer named McIntyre was found lying on his side with his rifle and hunting bag lying across lap, his own knife sticking in his throat, a turkey caller in his right hand and a handle of knife on right side …. shot in back of head…. stout club found in fence corner some distance from body, but on his way to the house, with a lock of grey hair beside it …. had been working a half mile from home with son Thursday and at noon started home for dinner. This was the last seen of him till found on Saturday. MM 22 Apr 1880
Legals:
Chancery sale – Frank Brown and Samuel W. Dunaway admrs. estate of Samuel Dunaway vs Alfred G. Ray, also same vs Charles M. Edwards.
Tax purchase – Jesse L. Grasty purchased on 14 Sep 1878 land assessed to J.H. Haney. EP 22 Apr 1880
J.S. Mclane, member of Elco Lodge No. 613 IOOF, has been confined to his room at Mrs. West’s in Crainville with consumption the past 3 or 4 weeks. He was removed to Elco where his lodge can care for him. Mr. Brigman, P.S., came after him. MM 29 Apr 1880
Deaths:
Grace Davis, infant daughter of W.M. and Jennie Davis of this city, died Sunday of pneumonia. MM and EP 29 Apr 1880
Rock Creek – Andy Allen, about 7 months, son of Jesse L. and Mary C. Allen, died 30 Apr. EP 29 Apr 1880
Mrs. Martha E. Williams, 37, died in this city Friday of long and continued illness of cancer …. suffered great pain for months …. member ME Church South, this city …. leaves husband and several small children. MM and EP 29 Apr 1880
Mr. Hardin Goodall was carried from his residence to Mr. Vancleve Hendrickson’s last Tuesday where he spent part of the day. This was the first time he had been outside his residence for nearly 6 years. His removal was to him rather exciting, he having fears of falling …. MM 29 Apr 1880
Lightning scared a team of horses belonging to Joshua Cox last Sunday at the Free Will Church in grassy Precinct, threw son George out and broke his thigh.
General Logan visited Murphysboro last week – to repair his fences, we suppose.
The five year old son of Marshall Cruse seems to be the most attractive feature at little folks temperance meetings. He is truly a Lilliputian wonder. MM 29 Apr 1880
Legals:
Final settlement – L.A. Goddard admr. estate of James Goddard. EP 29 Apr 1880
Guardian’s final settlement – Samuel T. Burnett, guardian of J.M. Mosley, Daniel W. Mosley, Samuel L. Mosley, Araminta D. Brewer and Jane Brown, children and heirs at law of A.C. Mosley. MM 29 Apr 1880
May 1880
In Memoriam – Fellowship Lodge #89 AF & AM – Death of Joseph Grissom 8 Apr 1880 at home 4 miles east. EP & MM 6 May 1880
Dr. Asher, late of New Burnsides, has moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Dr. D.R. Sanders, late of Grassy, has located in Jonesboro and has charge of the Baptist Church there. MM 6 May 1880
Benton Standard – The People vs Aaron Neal for manslaughter was up before the Circuit Court Monday …. found not guilty Case has been pending since 1873. MM 6 May 1880
Marriage Licenses:
A.H. Davis – Mary J. King
L.H. Turner – Mary A. Angel MM 6 May 1880
Saline Sentinel – A small child of J.R. Mason fell in an uncovered cistern Friday and when discovered life was extinct. MM 6 May 1880
Carbondale Observer – In 1810, coal mines on the Big Muddy were opened and a flatboat load of coal was sent that year to New Orleans. In 1822, Governor Joseph Duncan loaded several boats at this mine for the same market. MM 6 May 1880
Tuesday, John Russell of Eight Mile Precinct shot and killed Henry Stocks …. are related by marriage …. outgrowth of an old family feud …. Russell returned from Carterville and met Stocks near the Russell graveyard, 2 miles from Carterville. Stocks called out, “Get down off your horse and we will settle this matter right here.” Both dismounted and RusselL pulled a gun and said, “Defend yourself,” and fired twice. The first ball entered on the left side, near the heart, killing him almost instantly. He was dead before Dr. Ferrell, 50 yards away, could get to him. Russell fled and has not been found. Stocks was about 50 years old and leaves a family, 4 grown sons among the number. Russell is about 28. Russell was justified as Stocks had threatened to kill him on sight. MM and EP 13 May 1880 TEP 20 May states justified is an error as Russell did the shooting while Stocks was begging for mercy and unarmed.]
Col. Hundley is having brick manufactured with which to build his business house on the old courthouse lot. EP 13 May 1880
Mrs. J.B. Calvert, for several months an inmate of the Southern Illinois Insane Hospital, returned home yesterday on 30 days leave of absence. EP 13 May 1880
The funeral of late W.N. Mitchell was preached last Sabbath by Rev. Ransom at the ME Church. A large number attended. EP 13 May 1880
John H. Wise writes from Salem, Dent County, M0. MM 13 May 1880
Marriage Licenses:
John S. Lewis – Mary A. Absher
Rufus A. Penning – Docia A. Thompson
Isaac N. Morgan – Margaret Taft
Columbus H. Pickler – Mary A. Reeves
Riley J. Holshauer – Mary A.F. Smith
G.W. Murrow – Mary Dallis
MM 13 May 1880
M.S. Strike was called to Corinth Tuesday morning by the news his mother had died Monday. MM 13 May 1880
Legals:
Chancery sales – John E. Hayner & Co. vs John M. Cogdall, bill to foreclose. EP 13 May 1880
Kinchen H. Jones vs Francis H. Eddings and Edward Eddings, bill to foreclose. MM 13 May 1880
Deaths:
Mr. Washington Pulley died at his residence 5 miles east Friday of pneumonia. MM and EP 20 May 1880
Georgia Evans, 1 month and 2 days, daughter of Dr. George W. and Mary Evans, died Sunday. EP 20 May 1880
Judge Mulkey has gone to Europe for his health. EP 20 May 1880
Marriage Licenses:
William Moss – Betsy C. Davis
John W. Black – May Gold
MM 20 May 1880
The family of Dr. S.M. Mitchell was called to Nashville, IL last Sunday by news that his daughter, Mrs. Jones, is not expected to live. MM 20 May 1880
Sheriff Duncan summoned a posse of 14 from this city and others from Crainville and Carterville to search for J.R. Russell, who killed Stocks last week ….failed to find him….reward of $1,000 offered – $200 by Governor, $400 by county board and $400 by family. MM 20 May 1880
At a call meeting of M.0.B.C.S.& X. Lodge of Carterville, concerning the death of Henry Stocks – We will never under any circumstance express an opinion of a crime, yet will at all times assist the law in its course and condemn any unlawful action. MM 20 May 1880
Legals:
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment against S.C. Mooneyham and Jas. M. Anderson in favor of I.J. Pitts. EP 20 May 1880
Dissolution notice – Goodall & Adams, T.J. Goodall is retiring and J.L. Adams will continue business at the old stand.
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment against Thomas Tygett in favor of Joseph Combs. MM 20 May 1880
Bluford Lemons, 25 and Mrs. Mary (Calvert) Horn, 46, were issued a marriage license. MM 27 May 1880
Rev. Ransom baptized the following Sunday at Union Grove:
Mabel Jane, daughter of Rev. P.N. and M.M. Hearn
Martha Alma, daughter of Rev. S.L. and Phebe Hearn
Anna, daughter of J.H. and Mary A. Edwards
Sydney Madison, daughter of J.M. and Sidney Fowler
MM 27 May 1880
Carbondale Observer – Tony Jenkins, colored, had a boy about 5 years old who became almost frantic when bumblebees or any large insect approached him. Last Saturday night, his mother was boiling soap in a large kettle and he was playing in the yard. He discovered some insect near him, started backing away and fell into the kettle. His mother got him out in a few minutes, but he was scalded from armpits to ankles and died Sunday at noon. MM 27 May 1880
Stonefort – If you want five and a half pounds of coffee for one dollar, twelve yards of print for one dollar or ten pounds of fine sugar for one dollar, go to the store of W.J. Ridgway, where John Webber and Martin Odum will be pleased to meet you. Captain M.J. Potts is running the jewelry store here. MM 27 May 1880
Benton Standard – The Thompson divorce case came up before Circuit Court Tuesday of last week. After a nine day wrestle, it was submitted to the jury. The verdict – on issue of adultery, Mrs. Thompson found not guilty, issue of habitual drunkenness, Mr. Thompson found not guilty, issue of extreme and repeated cruelty, Mr. Thompson is guilty. MM 27 May 1880
Saline County Democrat – L.L. Ford, who is formerly of this county and has relatives here, is sentenced to hang in Tennessee the 28th of this month. MM 27 May 1880
Dr. B.F. Pease’ two little boys were baptized at Aikman mill pond Sunday by Rev. McAlpin, of the Baptist Church. A large number of our people attended. EP 27 May 1880
Johnny Millhouse, 9, drowned in the Muddy River at Murphysboro one day last week. MM 27 May 1880
A boy about 14 years old named Goddard, stepson of C.W. Miller, late of Sulphur Springs, was sawed asunder at Sanborn, Johnson County last Saturday at Cover’s sawmill – both arms and head sawed off. MM 27 May 1880
Mr. A.V. Stull, manufacturer of monuments, who has a shop on North Main Street, has just completed two excellent pieces of work, one for the grave of G.T. McInturff and the other for the graves of the father, mother and brother of Mr. M.C. Campbell. EP 27 May 1880
John W. Peeples was appointed Supervisor of Census for this, the 8th District. EP 27 May 1880
It seems that Zachariah Cudd, a resident of Lake Creek Precinct has circulated a grave charge against E.P. Follis, also a resident of Lake Creek Precinct. The charge, as heard by W.A. Gamble, is: Cudd said E.P. FolliS stole $2,000 in the south and if he did not mind he would prove it on him. Letters were written from W.A. Moore of Cooperstown, TN, A.F. Bidwell of PIeasantview, TN and P.G. Glover of Cooperstown, TN, all saying they had never heard of the charge. Glover said he showed the letter to D.L. Alsbrook of Cooperstown and he said he never heard it. EP 27 May 1880
Legals:
Bill for divorce – Thomas W. Keys vs Susan M. Keys MM 27 May 1880
Bill for divorce – George M. Brown vs Ruth J. Brown
Non resident notices – Bill for partition and assignment of dower – William Tally, Sarah Priddy, Eliza J. Jouralds, William M. Tally, George M. Tally and Gertrude Tally, the last two being minors who sue by William Tally, their next friend vs Reuben Tally, he a non-resident.
Alexander Keown admr. estate of William K. Williams vs George W. Williams, foreclosure.
Mavrille Ellett, William N. Colp, Josiah Colp, Eva Rush, M.L. Colp, I.A. Colp, L.B. Colp, the last 5 being minors who sue by William N. Colp, their next friend, Aughty Colp and Alice Colp, also minors who sue by Melton S. Colp, their next friend, Ellen Smith, Mary E. (Sands) and Thomas Rush vs R.J. Adams, he a non-resident, bill to injoin & c for relief.
Mavrille Ellett vs W.N. Colp, Josiah Colp, John Colp, Malissa Pitcock, Charles Colp, Eva Rush, L.B. Colp, I.A. Colp, M.L. Colp, Ellen Smith, Mary E. Sands, Alice Colp, Thomas Rush, and Aughty Colp, bill for partition ofdower. Josiah Colp, Malissa Pitcock, Thomas Rush and Eva Rush are non-residents.
Admr. sale – Giles Nelson admr estate of Henry Nelson.
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment against Pierce Furlong, John W. Peebles and A.H. Wilson in favor of the People. EP 27 May. 1880
June 1880
Ruth Brown made things a little unpleasant for a number of our citizens on Friday last and for doing so passed the night in the calaboose. EP 3 Jun 1880
While at Crab Orchard last Sunday, Mr. W.L. Starrett showed us a small tin can he carried with him during his stay in Andersonville, the Southern rebel prison. The can measures 26 years. While a boy in Marion, he was a junior partner in the firm of McCoy & McCoy. MM 2 Jun 1880 [This issue of MM was dated Wednesday, instead of Thursday.]
Dr. Titsworth, late of Lake Creek, this county, was buried near his old home in Kentucky last Sunday, two weeks. MM 2 Jun 1880
For Female Complaints – Nothing equals Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Presciption, a powerful tonic, also a combination of most valuable nervine properties, especially adapting it to the wants of all debilitated ladies suffering from weak back, inward fever, inflammation , congestion or ulceration, or from nervousness or neuralgic pain. Mr. G.W. Seymour, druggist, of Canton, New York, writes Dr. Pierce: “One man stated his wife had not done a days work in five months. She took 2 bottles and is now taking a third and is able to do her housework and milk 14 cows twice a day.” Sold only by dealers in medicine. MM 2 Jun 1880
Legals:
Adi. notice – W.T. Lewis admr estate estate of James F. Lewis
Notice of final settlement – Thomas A. Stephens admr estate of Andrew B. Phillips
Bill for deed – John S. Tucker vs William J. Fuller MM 2 Jun 1880
Mrs. M. Cantor and little daughter, Birdie, left Monday for New York City to pass the summer with relatives and friends.
Edward Calvert and Mrs. Sarah Taylor were married Tuesday. EP 10 Jun 1880
Stonefort – Thomas Boren and Miss Carson were married Sunday. MM 10 Jun 1880
Andrew Cain, jailor for several years at Cairo, died last week.
Mr. John Scott of Metropolis, attempted suicide by cutting his throat a few days ago.
The post office address of Lieut. John Cunningham has been changed from Fort Garland, Colorado to Los Pianos Agency, Colorado. MM 10 Jun 1880
Deaths – Harrisburg Chronicle – About 12 o’clock Wednesday, John Whisson of Cottage Grove was going home from Equality when the straw in his wagon caught fire, it is supposed, from a cigar he was smoking…. horses ran away and were stopped after a quarter of a mile and fire put out by Mrs. Irvin and her boy, but he was dead…. was terribly burned, not a stitch of clothing left except one sock…. was 75 years old.
Saline County Democrat – R.L. Caldwell, of Harrisburg, died 29 March, a member of Knight of Honor here. The reporter of the lodge received yesterday a certificate for check for $2,000, his insurance. MM 10 Jun 1880
DuQuoin Tribune – A meeting was held at Elstun’s Hall Saturday, May 29, for the purpose of taking initiatory steps for a Soldiers’ Reunion in DuQuoin. Elected were: Dr. I.M. Neely, chairman; M.T. Williams, secretary. The following soldiers were present:
Dr. I.M. Neely, Assistant Surg., 81st 111 Inf
Fred Wells, Sargt. Co K, 81st 111 Inf
Jas. Horner, Co K, 81st 111 Inf
L. Reese, Capt., Co K, 81st 111 Inf
Ephraim Pyle, Co K, 81st 111 Inf
Ephraim McElvain, Co K, 81st 111 Inf
John Saddon, Co A, 81st 111 Inf
John Ogelvie, Co A,81st 111 Inf
M.G. Kelso, 2d Lt., Co C 18th 111 Inf
James Wheatley, Co C, 18th 111 Inf
William Russell, Sargt., Co E, 18th 111 Inf
Mose Martin, 1st Lieut., Co C, 18th 111 Inf
Thomas Kelley, Co I, 18th 111 Inf
R.M. Yancy, Sargt., Co C, 6 111 Cav
Boon Wooldridge, Co I, 6 111 Cav
Frank Stacy, Lieut., Co G, 3 111 Cav
Fred McLean, Sargt. Co I, 10 111 Cav
S. McPherson, Co D, 52 Ohio Inf
“Hard Shell” Wheatley, Co I, 49 111 Inf
William Barren, Co C, 1 111 Inf
Thomas Penwarden, Co F, 5 Kansas Cav
T.W. Dixon, Quarter Master’s Dept.
J.W. Davis, Co C, 9 111 Cav
N.E. Orton, Capt., Co F, 13 111 Cav
William Mathis, Co G, 13 111 Inf
R.B. French, Co G, 12 111 Cav
John Thorwell, Sargt., Co C, 12 111 Inf
Charles Foster, Co F., 1 Ky US Vol
J.H. Poland, Co A, 1st Ky Confed. Vol
A. Berger, Lt., 1 La Cav
S.G. Parks, Capt., Co K, 120 111 Inf
T.H. Burgess, Member 18th Regt
John Wheatley, Co F, 2nd 111 Cav
John Smith, Co C, 148 N.Y. Cav
R.A. Wheatley, 18 111 Inf
Robert Anderson, Co F, 130 111 Inf
C.F. Sickman, Co F, 15 111 Cav
Edward Stradley, 1st Lieut.
The Chairman appointed a committee of seven on arrangements: Thomas Penwarden, L. Reese, Thomas Kelley, CO. Sawyer, Frank Stacy, Fred Mclean and John B. Ward. MM 10 Jun 1880
Legals:
Notice of final settlement – CM. Bidwell admr. estate of Elizabeth Hefflin MM 10 Jun 1880
Chancery sale – Henry M. Herrin et als vs John & Curtis Brown as admrs. estate of John D. Herrin, assignment of dowers and partition of real estate.
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment against W.L. Etherly in favor of G.H Pritchett.
J.R. Little admr. estate of John L. Dunaway. EP 10 Jun 1880
Jackson County Era -John Davidson, engaged in coal mining here and in Williamson County many years, was mortally stabbed at Saudacher’s saloon in this city, by Jerry Kane, a machinist at the Mt. Carbon shops…. hit Kane with a sandbag …. coroner’s jury found verdict of self-defense. [lengthy account] MM V7 Jun 1880
Deaths:
Mrs. Butts, widow of the late Major Butts, died Saturday at her residence 3 miles southeast.
The wife of James Couley died Saturday at her residence a short distance west.
Carbondale Observer – John J. Davidson, of Murphysboro, a very quarrelsome man, went into a saloon to “raise hell with the Dutch” and received a fatal stab to the heart. He walked outside and fell dead. EP 17 Jun 1880
Roy Goddard has been in Lebanon, Missouri visiting his sister, Mrs. W.R. HALL. EP 17 Jun 1880
Harvest hands are in demand this week – $2 per day. Wheat and hay. MM 17. Jun 1880
Deaths:
John G. Davis, 42, died at home one mile south of Carterville on June 4 ….afflicted with consumption for 4 years….lived in county since 1872 ….was an infidel until a while before he died…. was having prayer with Preacher Ransom on the evening of his death and gave up his belief, putting his trust in the Saviour ….after shaking hands and bidding all goodbye, he expired at 9:50 p.m. leaves a wife and 3 children. MM 17 Jun 1880
Mrs. James Connaly died Friday at home near Marion. Emma Russell, a beautiful little girl of 13 summers, died Monday at her mother’s residence in this city of typhoid. MM 17 Jun 1880
A 11 year old son of John Cheatham, of Grand Tower, accidentally shot himself in the breast by handling a pistol. MM 17 Jun 1880
Legals:
Non-resident notice – James Bargesser vs Harriet A. Bargesser, divorce MM 17 Jun 1880
Chancery sale – Jonathan Edwards and Equitable Trust Co. of New London, Conn, vs George F. Crain admr. estate of James W. Landrum, Matilda Landrum, James L. Landrum and Wesley A. Landrum, bill to appoint a receiver for foreclosure of mortgage. EP 17 Jun 1880
The new church of Emanuel of the Evangelical Association, Rev. E. Bolander, pastor, at Lake Creek, will be dedicated next Sunday, June 27.
Presiding Elder H.L. Fisher will deliver the dedicatory discourse and a number of prominent ministers of the association will be present and participate in the exercises during the day. MM 24 Jun 1880
Hon. David L. Phillips died at home in Springfield the 19th after a lingering illness …. born Williamson County 27 Oct 1823 …. ordained a minister of Baptist Church age 20, having had the tutelage of Rev. J.W. Peck …. first located at Elkton, Washington County, then at Jonesboro …. retired in 1852 from the ministry and worked on IC Railroad ….left Democratic Party in 1854 and has been a prominent Republican since origin of party, except for a short time in 1872 when he inclined to the Liberal Republicans …. ran for Congress in 1860 in Southern Illinois District and was defeated by John A. Logan, then a Democrat …. in 1861, President Lincoln made him a US Marshal for the Southern Illinois District, which he held for one term …. in 1865 he took control and active management of the Illinois State Journal and continued as head of that paper until 1878 …. was Republican candidate for Congress in the 20th District in 1876, leading a forlorn hope against W.M. Sprague, present member …. was appointed post master in Springfield in 1877 and held that position until his death …. in 1866, he organized and took presidency of the Belleville and Southern Railroad Company and held that position until his death …. road now known as Cairo Short Line was built under his directions. MM 24 Jun 1880
The Egyptian Lodge No. 325 K of L of Honor elected the following officers last Tuesday night:
Protector – Elijah Spiller
Vice Protector – Mrs. C.H. Campbell
Secretary – M.R. Hopper
Financial Secretary – J.M. Burkhart
Treasurer – Mrs. Malvina Robertson
Chaplain – F.M. Goodall
Guide – R.L. Mclean
Guardian – Mrs. E.R. Duncan
Sentinel – C.J. Norman
Trustees – M.C. Campbell, Tom Davis, F.M. Goodall MM 24 Jun 1880
Dick Dodds, of whom we mentioned a few weeks ago as having located in Valley, Kansas, returned to the home of his childhood, from where he came to Williamson County – Now in mercantile business at Coffee Landing on the Tennessee River. Dr. Tidwell of Attila is visiting him at this time. MM 24 Jun 1880
J.A. Kibby’s baby was buried Sunday. EP 24 Jun 1880
E.E. Mitchell, postmaster, has resigned and James P. Copeland appointed in his stead, the change to take place July 1. EP 24 Jun 1880
Levi Bennett had serious trouble with Rufus Glidewell, marshal of Crainville last Saturday…. Bennett and young man named Kelly had words…. marshal started to calaboose with Bennett, who hung back…. marshal struck him with a revolver and it went of…. States Attorney Hartwell Has ordered writ for Glidewell, charged with assault to murder. EP 24 Jun 1880
Legals:
Adi. notice – John Stocks admr. estate of Henry Stocks
Adi. notice – Elizabeth Nance admrx. estate of A. Nance MM 24 Jun 1880
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 2)