Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, The Leader (TL) and Egyptian Press (EP)
January
Last Tuesday the southbound passenger train on the St. L.A. & T.H. R.R., due here at 12:35 struck and instantly killed an unknown man one mile south of this city. He had lodged at the Goodall House Monday night and declined breakfast, complaining of ill health. The body was picked up and taken to Denison and brought back here by the northbound train. A check drawn by a Providence, KY bank contained the name W.L. Threlkeld. TL & EP 2 Jan 1896
Marriage licenses for December
John B. Riley — Ella Burdison
Henry Daugherty — Emily Dorris
Donald L. Watson — Nora A. Keel
S.B. Midgett — Annie B. Cutrell
Thos. Cook — Ola Hopkins
Perry Jackson — Mary Motsinger
W.L. Turner — Rozella Fuller
A.J. Gambill — Cora B. Moore
Jas. B. Walker — Mary Rader
0.0. Owens — Razale Davis
Ad Gunter — Sis Odum
Michael Loftus — Mary E. Demings
Arthur Roberts — Della Malone
Joseph Wiley — Adaline Rich
John I. Cabiness — Alice Johnson
John Neber & Dora Craig
W.M. Borum — Laura Norman
John Shadowens — Harriet J. Davis
Carroll E. Biggs — Eliza V. Griggs
W.L. Rogers — Sarah E. Arms
John Brooks — Orpha Woodside [Whiteside elsewhere]
Aaron Allsup — Amanda Lattimore
Herman Griggs — Minnie Rogers
Thos. Richardson — Minnie A. Black
Harry Tanner — Sidney Crosson TL 2 Jan 1896
Fredonia — Perhaps you readers would like to know what has become of the original “Kentucky Belle,” the one noted in Morgan’s terrible raid throughout some of our northern states in the summer of ’63, the one who was originally from the blue grass country, sacrificed to the blue-eyed southern lad. She is now in the possession of our old neighbor, Mr. T.W. Stumm, well cared for and looks fine, except the losing of her mane which disfigures her some. A handsome black with a lively step in spite of the lapse of many years. The curious fact of the affairs is that Mr. Stumm will not tell just what kind of trade that he made to secure the old relic of the war. TL 2 Jan 1896
Chancery sales
Benie Barrong, Henry Douglas Berrong, Sallie Berrong, Leo
Laurena Berrong, Lloyd Berrong, last four minors by R.R. Fowler, their
next friend, Geo. W. Martin & C.L. Mullins were complainants and Laura
Lee Karlisch & Fred Karlisch were defendants. Bill for partition, dower & homestead.
Julia A. Corder et al complainants & Charles A. Campbell et al defendants. Bill for partition, dower & homestead.
Notice of adjustment
Noah Cheatham admr estate of Wm. Cheatham.
Final settlement notice
H.P. Lamaster exec estate of John K. Dillard TL 2 Jan 1896
The following officers were installed Friday night at Lake Creek A.F. & A.M.: S. Beam, W.M., M.A. Felts, S.W., R.W. Jones, J.W., A.J. Duncan, Treasurer, G.W. Duncan, Secretary and G.W. Darrow, Tyler. EP 2 Jan 1896
George F. Barth vs Mary Barth — bill for divorce. EP 2 Jan 1896
John Brooks & Orpha Whiteside, both of Creal Springs, were married 25 Dec 1895. EP 2 Jan 1896
Lake Creek Items
The church supper and Xmas tree netted $66.50 for the First Baptist Church. The Name quilt was bought by Willis Sanders for $16.00. The amount of profit with the $15.00 in names was $31.00 for the quilt.
Minnie Rogers & Herman Garret were married at the bride’s residence in Lake Creek.
The Johnston City mill is completed and running in full blast with miller Bozeman at the helm. The total cost is more than $9000. EP 2 Jan 1896
At a dining given by Mrs. Mary Goodall, Friday Dec 27, Mrs. (Marschalk) Asher met among a party of ladies twelve in number of her old scholars who attended her school in Marion in 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 72 and 73: Mrs. Rosalee Hendrickson, Mrs. Harriet Holland, Mrs. Nan White, Mrs. Paralee Aikman, Mrs. Ann Pulley, Mrs. Alice Cline, Mrs. Cora Hartwell, Mrs. Altha Goodall, Mrs. Meta Warder, Mrs. Effie Wiley, Mrs. Laura Young & Rebecca Edwards from Bainbridge. TL 9 Jan 1896
Creal Springs — An infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Drake died 31 Dec 1895 of suppurative tonsillitis and was buried in the family cemetery east of Creal Springs. TL 9 Jan 1896
Mr. & Mrs. S.H. Goodall now have a son and daughter. Their daughter arrived Sunday last. TL 9 Jan 1896
Hogan Willeford has secured a position in a Malden, MO drug store and left Wednesday last for his new field. TL 9 Jan 1896
T.A. Vaughn & John Threlkeld, of Golds, Webster County, KY, the latter a brother of Wm. Threlkeld of Clay, KY, the man killed near here last week, are here investigating the cause of the accident. They say he was over here looking for a relative who lives in Vienna and was enroute there from Carterville. The coroner’s inquest found that engineer Krewson saw him long before reaching him, gave the signal and supposed he would leave the track. The train was going 25 miles an hour and knocked him fifteen or twenty feet, killing him instantly. TL 9 Jan 1896
Attila — An eight-pound boy for J.B. Bruce. TL 9 Jan 1896
Southern Precinct — Mrs. Amelia Cash died 2 Jan after suffering a few months with consumption. Burial was at Fountain Cemetery. TL 9 Jan 1896
Absher — Mr. & Mrs. Elvis Harwood are the happy parents of a fine large boy to which they have given the appellation, William Albert. Our postmaster visited his namesake last Sunday and carried him a nice present.
Uncle Wyat Ferrell declares very emphatically that he does not believe in haunts and ghosts, but says there are strange sounds and phenomena every night at his house. He offers a wager to everyone that will come and listen if the ghost does not rattle. Some of the boys say they are going down some night to hear the haunt. TL 9 Jan 1896
A death occurred from diphtheria in the home of Alf. Dodd. TL 9 Jan 1896
Johnston City
Dr. Felts has moved into his new residence.
The new flour mill is turning out a fine grade of flour.
“Blind Tigers” are a thing of the past. Our people are peaceable and orderly.
The population of Johnston City now numbers 314. We will incorporate in the near future.
The church social at the residence of Dr. Felts New Years Night was a success. Proceeds four dollars.
The mine is bringing up coal of the best grade. They are employing about 25 men and will double that number in the near future. TL 9 Jan 1896
Final settlement notice
Anderson Tanner exec estate of Stephen Tanner S.W. Carter admr estate of S.C. Mooningham TL 9 Jan 1896
Johnston City
“I am forty-one years old” says Mrs. Dan Chapman, “and never received a Xmas present that pleased me half as well as the one which I received on last Christmas Day.” It’s a ten-pound girl.
The shooting contest at Johnston City resulted in a tie between Chas. Stein and Willis Sanders. In shooting off the tie they tied a second time and then divided the prize.
Last Friday night, the citizens of Johnston City met for the purpose of making the necessary preparations to incorporate the town. A ways and means committee and a committee on resolutions were appointed, to report next Friday night. EP 9 Jan 1896
A girl was born last Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. J. Milton Norman.
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Campbell are the parents of a girl baby which arrived Monday. EP 9 Jan 1896
Herrin’s Prairie — Mrs. Maud Kirk died 30 Dec at her home. EP 9 Jan 1896
Crab Orchard — Frank Bones has a new boarder — a boy that has come to stay. EP 16 Jan 1896
The Ways and Means Committee at Johnston City recommended strict enforcement of the laws in regard to the sale of intoxicants. The committee consisted of J.W. Maddox, R. Lawrence, W.E. Clayton and G.W. Duncan. Also signing were: W.B. Phillips, S.A. Harrison, W.B. Barham and B.R. Felts. EP 16 Jan 1896
Absher — Uncle Jimmy Tanner, former pastor of Indian Camp Church died last week at his home a few miles south of here and was buried Saturday at his home. EP 16 Jan 1896
Lake Creek items
Hurrah for Johnston City, 354 inhabitants and ready to be incorporated.
For God’s sake, let us keep back the saloon. The business is degrading. The rum-seller of our town should be socially ostracized as his business unfits him for association with young men and ladies. Some people say we need the license tax to improve our streets. What an absurd idea! The hen does not invite the hawk to shelter her brood nor does the shepherd ask the wolf to defend the sheep. The thought is significant. Parents should not ask demon Alcohol to build the sidewalks. EP 16 Jan 1896
Chancery sale
Kelia B. Smith, Staunton F. Smith, Lewis W. Smith, Charley W. Smith, Pearl Smith & Chauncey F. Smith, last five minors who sue by Lewis M. Smith, next friend, vs Charles W. Hartline, Minnie Hartline & Nannie A. Smith, partition, dower, etc.
Notice of adjustment
T.M. Mitchell & Geo. 0. Mitchell exec of estate of S.M. Mitchell, M.D. TL 16 Jan 1896
Canaville
Last Friday Thomas Bones joined his wife in the Baptist cemetery, who died about three weeks ago. They leave some small children homeless and without any support.
Uncle George White celebrated his 62nd birthday last Monday. He was born 13 Jan 1834 in Bertie County, NC and came to Illinois in 1852 with his father and family consisting of ten souls who settled near Old Gum Springs, 2 1/2 miles east of Creal Springs. He and his brother, Joseph, are the only survivors of that family. Her served in Co C 31st Ill Vol, served three years and reenlisted and was at Camp in the Woods when Johnson handed over his sword to Sherman. He and his wife Sarah Atwood (maiden name) raised 10 children, five boys and five girls, of which three boys and one girl are dead. He has never attached himself to any church yet his influence has always been for church and morality. TL 16 Jan 1896
Creal Springs
We have 21 licensed ministers inside the city limits. How is this for a population of 1000?
A 12-year-old daughter of Wess Tolbert died of pneumonia fever Tuesday and was buried 5 1/2 miles west of this place.
A boy arrived at the residence of our village blacksmith, D. Odum and demanded food and raiment Sunday. TL 16 Jan 1896
Mr. & Mrs. E.N. Rice and Mr. & Mrs. Frank Campbell have new additions to their families in South Marion. TL 16 Jan 1896
Saline Precinct
Frank Powell, one of Saline’s respected citizens, died last Monday night. A grown son of his also died the following Thursday morning.
A little over a month ago, Tom Burns and wife were taken sick with a chill and Mrs. Burns died 20 Dec. Mr. Burns died last Thursday morning. Both were buried at Cana Church Cemetery. TL 16 Jan 1896
James A. Durham died 11 Jan at his residence in Benton. TL 23 Jan 1896
John T. Emerson, born 13 May 1860 at Fredonia, died 12 Jan 1896. He married Nora Corley 20 Jul 1881. He leaves a wife and five children. One infant preceded him in death. Burial was in Emerson Cemetery, one mile north of Fredonia. TL 23 Jan 1896
Tuesday last word was received of the death of Millard Stewart of Corinth. He went out that morning to feed the stock and remained away longer than usual. It was found he had fastened a rope to timbers in the barn, adjusted the line around his neck and leaped from a box. He had served as deputy postmaster in this city and also as Deputy Circuit Clerk under Matthew Strike several years ago. EP & TL 23 Jan 1896
Saline Precinct
The wife of Dock Smith died since our last. Also Mrs. Polly Ann Vanbaber. John Evetts was arrested last week and arraigned before Squire Odum charged with resisting the pound master from taking his stock to the pen. Fine $9 and trimmings.
Rev. James Tanner died last week. TL 23 Jan 1896
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School of Marion lost a valuable and energetic member when Miss Cora Walker departed for her home in Texas. TL 23 Jan 1896
Absher — Alonzo Barwick started for the Indian Territory last Monday to seek his fortune.
Dr. Guy & Mr. M.M. Brewer went to Williams Prairie last Sabbath to attend the funeral services of Mr. Brewer’s sister, Mrs. Harriet Williams who died suddenly the 17th. TL 23 Jan 1896
Will Perry, about fifteen years old, son of W.W. Perry, living five miles south of Marion, died Tuesday of typhoid and pneumonia. EP 23 Jan 1896
Alice Menees, six-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Menees, died of pneumonia Monday at her home on East Main Street. EP 23 Jan 1896
O.S. Tippy has on exhibition at his saloon the first hundred pounds of flour turned out by the Johnston City Milling Company, for which he paid ten dollars. This flour is of the first quality and is classed in three brands, viz: “Boseman’s Best,” “Snow Ball” and “Magic City.” EP 23 Jan 1896
Johnston City — Thos. Hathaway & Laura Harris were married the 15th. EP 23 Jan 1896
Isaac Dillinger and Maud Willeford were married last Sunday. They will make their home in Carbondale. EP 23 Jan 1896
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School lost a valuable member when Cora Walker moved to Texas. EP 23 Jan 1896
Wm. Barter died last Friday at his home 15 miles east of this city. He was 63 years old, born in England and had been a citizen of this county probably 30 years. He was a prosperous farmer and grower of stock and fine fruits. The funeral was at Pleasant Grove. TL & EP 30 Jan 1896
Lorenzo Crain, grandson of Uncle Jep Crain, was sent to his home near Crainville, last week, a corpse. He had been in at Anna for a long time. EP 30 Jan 1896
Mrs. Harbert Chamness died Monday at her home six miles southwest of Marion after a long illness of consumption. She spent nearly three years in the warmer, dryer climates of the south and was thought to have improved in health, but she was back but a short time when the dreaded disease made deeper inroads in her health. EP 30 Jan 1896
Mike Henderson, son of Felix G. Henderson, living near Johnston City, died Thursday night of pneumonia after a five-day illness. He was born in 1877. He was the idol of his father and almost worshipped by his sisters. A short time before his death, he fell through the ice while skating and his sickness was the result of the chilly wetting. Burial was in the Johnston City Cemetery. EP 30 Jan 1896
Lake Creek items
The death angel came and claimed two old and respected citizens, Mrs. Terry Williams & Mrs. Jasper Williams. Their bodies were laid to rest in the Prairie cemetery to await the resurrection morn.
We understand there will be a Temperance League organized by the young men of Johnston City next Saturday night. EP 30 Jan 1896
Mrs. Polly Bradley, an aged citizen living three miles southeast of Marion, died from neuralgia of the heart. She had passed the three score and ten, fifty seven of which time she had spent in this county on the same farm where she died. EP 30 Jan 1896
Halfway — Mrs. Amanda Williams, mother of postmaster Williams, was struck with paralysis on the 14th. Being alone, she lay on the floor from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. She lingered until Saturday night when she died. Burial was in Williams Prairie Cemetery. TL 30 Jan 1896
Thos. Martin, 57, died of pneumonia at his residence in Southern Precinct Tuesday morning. TL 30 Jan 1896
Southern Precinct
Theodore Hudgens & Cora Hill were married 22 Jan at Lentz schoolhouse. Mary Moake, wife of Uncle George Moake, was buried in Fountain Cemetery Jan 24, where but a few months ago her husband had been laid.
Lentz was dismissed Wednesday of last week to pay the last respects to one of their schoolmates, Willie Perry, aged 15 years. He died 21 Jan and was buried in the Perry graveyard. TL 30 Jan 1896
Mt. Carmel Register — Sixty years ago this month occurred what has since been known as the “deep snow.” It was about three feet on the level and is claimed that the snow marked a climate change in Illinois, it being previous to that considerably warmer. EP 30 Jan 1896
The sad news that Hon. J.W. Hartwell, whom our people know so well, is lying at the point of death, was telegraphed from Paducah, KY to his brother, Judge L.D. Hartwell and his son, H.C. Hartwell at 8:15 p.m. Friday last. They left for his bedside on the 12:35 train Saturday. EP 30 Jan 1896
February
Oscar Plegge, two-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Plegge, living in the Germantown addition, died last Wednesday. Funeral services were at the German church by Rev. Krull. Text St. John XIV, 2. EP 6 Feb 1896
The tower of the Johnston City Coal Mines will be 75 feet high and will dump coal into four cars on four different tracks. The entire length of the foundation with engine room is 175 feet. The mines are situated in a large “y” where plenty of side tracking will be had. EP 6 Feb 1896
Last Friday night, Johnston City was the scene of a deadly street duel. Willis Sanders, a butcher 33 years old and Frank Thompson, 28 years old and the proprietor of the only restaurant in town, had a deadly encounter with pistols at close range on the principal street of that place. Thompson had been a boarder in the Sanders home for six months and he and Sanders’ wife, Anna, were entirely too intimate to suit the husband’s ideas of domestic etiquette. The husband and wife frequently quarreled and finally parted, the husband taking his little one. The wife says Sanders swore vengeance on the man who had wrecked his home. The two met on the main street of the village, as Sanders was coming out of Burgess & Leigh Drug Store and both drew on sight and began shooting. Sanders’ bullet passed dangerously close to the head of Mr. Mckee and penetrated the schoolhouse door. After they had emptied their pistols it was found that Thompson was shot in the spine and completely paralyzed, just after he had sent a ball through Sanders’ lungs near the heart. Mrs. Sanders refused to let her husband be brought to his former home, although he begged earnestly, but she lost no time in going to her wounded paramour. The physicians say Thompson’s wounds are fatal and there is little hope for Sanders. [EP has a lengthy account] TL & EP 6 Feb 1896
Johnston City
The Congregationalists are building a church in the north part of town. We feel that with two churches in town, having a live membership, the “tiger” will hunt other quarters to display his ravenous character.
H. Marks, whose hand was badly crushed while in the employment of Mr. Bozeman and Mr. Higgason, in constructing the mill, has sued the firm for $2500. EP 6 Feb 1896
Card of thanks — Edward Plegg & family thanks neighbors and friends who assisted in during sickness & internment of their son and brother, Oscar Plegge, and to the German Church. TL 6 Feb 1896
Final settlement notice — W.T. Fowler admr estate of Sarah L. Fowler. TL 6 Feb 1896
Saline Precinct
We failed in our last to announce the death of a grown daughter of Daniel Boliyn.
Wm. Pea, who lived just across the Johnson County line, died and was buried on the farm of J.W. Radford the past week.
Lon Keel & Dollie Chaney were married 30 Jan, also on same day, Ed Buckner & Youla Cross.
Nathan Radford, 14-year-old son of J.W. Radford, died of pneumonia last week. Another one, 2 years younger, has been quite low with pneumonia, but is on the road to recovery.
Mrs. Thos. Trammel, daughter of W.R. Mofield, has been treated for some time for dropsy, was removed to a St. Louis hospital where a tumor weighing 24 pounds was removed. TL 6 Feb 1896
Henry Ragsdale, former resident of this place, died Monday at Carterville. TL 6 Feb 1896
Union Grove — Miss Caroline Hendrickson died 28 Jan after a long and protracted illness. Burial was in the family cemetery, one mile southeast of the Grove. TL 6 Feb 1896
Fredonia — Mrs. Sarah Snider and Mr. S.W. Ward have had a fine monument erected in the Hinchcliff Cemetery in memory of Mrs. Alice Ward and William Hinchcliff Jr. TL 6 Feb 1896
I.H. McInturff was in to renew his subscription and reported P.I. McInturff, formerly of this county, has left Kansas and is now in Covina, CA. TL 6 Feb 1896
Halfway — Uncle Steve Hearn had a pain in his head the other night and reaching up for a bottle of liniment, he got hold of a bottle of bluing. After bathing his head with the contents, he expressed himself as feeling a great deal better and went to bed but got up the next morning with the blues. TL 6 Feb 1896
Wolf Creek — Thomas Murray Jr. was buried in Wolf Creek Cemetery the 27th. TL 6 Feb 1896
Creal Springs — Henry Stone, former resident of Creal Springs, who has been living in Colorado the past year, was with us the first of the week. His wife died while west and he left his children with his brothers and sisters in south Missouri. He has gone to work as a traveling salesman in Southern Illinois for the grocery firm for which he formerly worked. TL 13 Feb 1896
Curtis Adams was killed in a train accident between a passenger and freight train a mile from Wetaug Tuesday morning. He was a fireman on the freight train. The remains were brought to Carterville for burial. TL 13 Feb 1896
Mrs. Thomas Martin, of Southern died Tuesday night of last week. Her husband died but a few days before. Two other members of the same family are very low. TL 13 Feb 1896
Old Grandma Rains, here last week as a witness in the Rains-Jordan case, fell and broke an arm. Mrs. Wm. Rains, of near Creal Springs, while visiting the Isaac Stevens family, lost her footing on the porch last Wednesday night. TL & EP 13 Feb 1896
Curtis Adams was killed last Tuesday in a head end collision on the Illinois Central near Wetaug, between a fast mail passenger train and a heavy freight. He was a fireman on the passenger and a citizen of this county, having been born and raised a few miles northwest of Marion. He was the son of Wm. Adams, known as “Daddy Adams” and a cousin to Arthur Adams, our jolly traveling salesman. His mother lives at Carterville and the body was taken there to be prepared for burial. EP 13 Feb 1896
Johnston City
R.A. Harris is proving himself an efficient teacher in No. 2.
Miss Cora Felts, teacher in Leigh School, is doing fine work.
M.A. Felts, in the old town school, is doing a wonderful work.
Miss Nannie Harris, of the Prairie School, has proved herself to be successful. EP 13 Feb 1896
Herrin’s Prairie — An infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Noah McNeil was buried at Hurricane last Saturday. EP 13 Feb 1896
Halfway — It’s a boy for Hez Davis. TL 13 Feb 1896
Hampton — Mrs. Herbert Chamness died at the home of her father near Creal Springs after a lingering illness of consumption. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery on the 29th. TL 13 Feb 1896
Miss Bettie Armstrong, aged 18 years, of Grassy, took consumption recently and died Wednesday of last week. TL 13 Feb 1896
Fred Greer, 18 years old, died of pneumonia last Thursday at Grassy. TL 13 Feb 1896
Circuit Court
People vs Ed Pulley — burglary & larceny, guilty
People vs Mack Rains — murder, not guilty
People vs J.T. Council — murder, continued until 18 May
Jonathan Price vs T.W. Cotrell — trespass, vie at arms, now in progress TL 13 Feb 1896
Johnston City
The new hotel (McKee) is nearing completion.
Messrs Holland & Duncan are erecting a new residence on Missionary Ridge.
Election Tuesday to determine whether we shall incorporate our village and then, well, shall we or shall we not have saloons.
The new mill is doing a flourishing business. We have in the person of Mr. Bozeman one of the best practical millers in Southern Illinois.
John Benedict died Saturday after a protracted illness. He had been afflicted five years with rheumatism. He often said he wanted to be prepared to meet the Judgment. The parents have our deepest sympathy.
Our wounded is still alive. Mr. Sanders is doing as well as can be expected and if he has no bad luck will soon be on his feet again. Mr. Thompson is still completely paralyzed from the lumbar region to his feet. All the sensation is entirely absent. Drs. Ferrell, Vick & Perry were over from Carterville Saturday in a consultation with Dr. Burgess as to trying to remove the ball. It could not be located and they decided not to attempt the operation. TL & EP 13 Feb 1896
William Barter was born 15 Jan 1831 in Devonshire County, England and died 24 Jan 1896 at his home in Williamson County, IL, aged 65 years and 9 days. When 2 years of age, he emigrated with his parents to Canada and moved to Williamson County, IL in 1862. He married Miss Margaret Mcintyre 12 Nov 1858. Eleven children were born to them two dying in infancy. The funeral was preached by J.C. Kinison, assisted by Rev. J.M. Mulvaney at Pleasant Grove Church near Attila on 26 January. TL 20 Feb 1896
Mrs. Minnie Hall gave a surprise dinner party for her mother, Mother Cline, on her 70th birthday, Sunday Feb 16th. Mrs. Cline looked a little “beat” when she came in and saw all the ladies, but enjoyed it, nevertheless. Each lady was presented with a silver souvenir spoon with “1826-1896” engraved on the handle. Mrs. Cline, though 70, can run more errands, visit more sick people in a day and do more work than a girl of 30. It was truly a beautiful sight to see so many old ladies able to enjoy such a dinner. Present were: Mmes Amanda Pulley, Martha Vick, Fannie Simmons, Pauline Westbrook, McCowen, Broad, Springs, Gallagher. Ages ranged from 62 to 77. EP 20 Feb 1896
The wife of Thos. Klope of Saline Precinct died of consumption last Sunday night. She was a sister of Mrs. T.J. Erwin of Marion. Burial was in Worley Cemetery. TL & EP 20 Feb 1896
Johnston City
Last Thursday Alroy Walker stabbed Elmer Sanders at the Ferges Schoolhouse.
The sect known as the Latter Day Saints is holding a series of meetings at the Ferges school house. The congregations are large.
Willis Sanders was placed under arrest last Monday. Judging from the number of men who signed his bond, one would be led to believe that public sentiment is largely in his behalf. We do not know the number, but ten was the last account.
The vote last Thursday for incorporation was sixty for and seven against. EP 20 Feb 1896
Liberty — Mrs. Sis Blue died the 7th and was buried in new Hope Cemetery. She leaves a husband and several children. TL 20 Feb 1896
Mrs. Louisa A. Copeland, wife of James P. Copeland, was born 4 Sep 1847 in Metropolis and died 22 Feb 1896 in Protestant Hospital, St. Louis, where she had gone for medical treatment. Her father, G.W. Washburn, died while she was yet young. She married 15 Jan 1865 in Vienna, IL and 3 children were born of this union: B.F. of Carterville, IDA who died 2 Aug 1872 and Addie who is still at home. It was learned two months ago that she had a tumor. TL 27 Feb 1896
Creal Springs — J.L. Mayer, of Frankfort, died 12 Feb and was buried in the cemetery at Fairview Church. TL 27 Feb 1896
Notice of adjustment — J.J. Martin admr estate of Thomas Martin
Non resident notice — Alma McCarty vs Joseph D. McCarty — bill for divorce. TL 27 Feb 1896
Last Saturday afternoon, Lewis Sheller, a young man who came to this county and located five miles south of town 12 months ago, attempted to get $150 for 30 days at the Bank of Marion, forging the name of J.M. Burkhart to the paper. The forgery was detected and the man held by bank officers until the case against him could be clinched. He was married Wednesday to the daughter of Henry Boles, a prominent young lady of his neighborhood and they came in that day to buy their housekeeping outfit. After some talk with the state’s attorney, he admitted his guilt, waived an examination and went to jail. His wife’s relatives, to whom he had represented that he had plenty of money, refused to do anything for him. When his wife heard of his crime and arrest, she declared that she would never live with him again. Then she begged the officials to take him out and swing him from a limb, but they preferred to let the law take its course. TL & EP 27 Feb 1896
Halfway — Dora Grisham, daughter of E.S. & M. Grisham, died Saturday morning. Burial was at Union Grove Cemetery.
Ed Franklin had a couple of pigs drown in a churn of milk. It is a queer thing how they got into the churn without upsetting it. TL 27 Feb 1896
C.W. Spiller, of Annaville, Ark, wrote a letter dated 9 Feb 1896, describing Arkansas. He said he left Egypt 18 Nov 1895 and arrived in Lawrence County, Ark 8 Dec 1895. He said when they crossed Current River, Arch Harris was afraid because it was a hand-ferry boat with a rope stretched across the river to pull by. Arch took a scoop and bailed some water out of the boat to prevent it from sinking, as he thought. EP 27 Feb 1896
Mr. & Mrs. Geo. W. Martin are going to Pickett, AR to attend the wedding of Ed Gulledge, a relative and former resident of this county. TL 27 Feb 1896
Walter B. Jennings, formerly of this city, but of late years foreman of the Vienna Times, will shortly begin publication of a Republican newspaper at Dexter, MO. As Walter learned his trade in The Leader office, we are proud of his success. TL 27 Feb 1896
March
Johnston City — Frank Thompson has been moved to his home. His wound is almost healed, but the paralysis is the same.
Henry Slater has a rooster more than a year old that has three legs. EP 5 Mar 1896
Mrs. M.M. Jewell died 27 Feb at Howard, Kansas. She once lived at Corinth and is the mother of Dr. J.S. Jewel who went on a tour of the Holy Land and gave lectures here upon his return. His son, James, is now visiting in our town. EP 5 Mar 1896
Dr. & Mrs. Brown, of Creal Springs, have our sympathy in the loss of their child last Tuesday morning. TL 5 Mar 1896
Henry Price of this city was sent to the Southern Illinois Hospital at Anna last Monday. TL 5 Mar 1896
Elias Brack & Mrs. Sally A. Ralls were married 3 Mar, their age being 68 years. TL 5 Mar 1896
Alonzo Barwick, son of W.D., is expected home this week from Indian Territory. TL 5 Mar 1896
Monday was the day for settling claims filed for sheep killed by dogs, hence a large number of claimants were present. Under orders by the Board of County Commissioners, Treasurer Chitty refused to pay several bills rendered where the amount exceeded $4 per head. As a rule, the claims were settled on the $4 basis, but a few, however, declined to accept that amount and the following have been enjoined:
T.M. Mitchell — claim $254.50 — amount offered $152
Geo. 0. Mitchell — claim $22 — tendered $12
Alex Summers — claim $20 — tendered $12
W.S. Mount — claim $22 — tendered $14
Geo. H. Roberts — claim $20 — tendered 8
Wm. Barter — claim $10 — tendered $4
Total claims $348.50 — total rendered $202
These cases have been enjoined.
Total amount claims filed, killed and injured: $684.85 Justice of the Peace fees: $62
Witnesses: $34.50 Total $781.35 TL 5 Mar 1896
Nona Sullins, 18-month-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Will Sullins, died Saturday at home on East Street. Burial was at Creal Springs. EP 12 Mar 1896
A contract was entered into last Monday between H.H. Morgan, agent for the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Furniture Company and the trustees of the M.E. Church of this city, for pews. TL 12 Mar 1896
W.J. Caplinger died yesterday. TL 12 Mar 1896
Mr. & Mrs. J.S. Perrine lost their babe last Friday night. A few friends of this place went out Saturday to Johnston City for the funeral. TL 12 Mar 1896 [His name is later given as Clarence.]
Dr. Brown & family, of Creal Springs, are certainly feeling heavily the hand of affliction. Two funerals in the family last week. TL 12 Mar 1896
Wilis Sanders, reported in the death duel at Johnston City, has almost entirely recovered and is seen again on the streets here. Thompson, the other party in the difficulty, is at his mother’s home near Ozark, paralyzed and with little or no hope of recovery. TL 12 Mar 1896
Notice of final settlement
Matilda H. Follis & Joanna Bidwell admrx of estate of Charles M. Bidwell TL 12 Mar 1896
The two youngest children of Dr. Curtis Brown died of scarlet fever. John Herrin Brown, his only son, was born 8/6 Jan 1890 and died 3 Mar 1896. Metta Tot Brown, youngest daughter was born 24 Aug 1894 and died 5 Mar 1896. TL & EP 12 & 19 Mar 1896
Clarence Perrine, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Perrine, died 7 March after a lingering illness. He was 2 years, 3 months and 9 days old. Burial was at Lake Creek Cemetery. EP 12 Mar 1896
Mary Crossley was born 19 Oct 1878, died 28 Feb 1896. TL 12 Mar 1896
Cottage Home — David Baker & Rainie Hines were married 6 Mar at Pleasant Hill Church. TL 12 Mar 1896
Rock Creek — Edmond Cain, son of Thomas Cain, died 7 Mar at his father’s home after a two-week illness. He was married two months ago. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. 12 Mar 1896
The funeral cortege of Frank Davis, five-year-old son of Monroe Davis, of Carterville, passed through this city Monday, going to Mt. Pleasant Church, where he was buried. EP 19 Mar 1896
Herrin’s Prairie — An infant of Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Parsons died Saturday. EP 19 Mar 1896
Wilson J. Caplinger was born 24 Sep 1834 in Wilson County, TN and died 11 Mar 1896. He came to Illinois in Oct 1839. He followed the occupation of blacksmith for a number of years, was township treasurer and Justice of the Peace and elected sheriff in 1876. TL 19 Mar 1896
Billey Broad, son of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Broad, died in this city last Tuesday of measles. TL 19 Mar 1896
Elder John A. Rodman died at Red Bud last Tuesday, aged 66 years 6 months & 14 days. The funeral was at Carterville. TL 19 Mar 1896
Non resident notice — Lizzie Sisk vs Chalon Sisk — bill for divorce. TL 19 Mar 1896
The wife of W.H. Pavey died 6 Mar at the five miles south of Marion. TL 19 Mar 1896
J.F. Moore, late of Randolph, and Miss Ettie Gill were married Sunday at the residence of the bride in this city. TL 19 Mar 1896
Fredonia — Oscar Hestand & Lilly Russell were married 8 Mar. TL 19 Mar 1896
Ralph Carney, aged 2 years and 6 months, son of Willis & Clara Carney, met with a horrible death last Friday by burning. The mother was visiting at a neighbor’s and saw smoke on returning. She found the child dead under the bed. TL 19 Mar 1896
Pinckneyville Republican — J.F. Perkins, grandfather to Jack Cabiness, an old gentleman 85 years old, met with an accident yesterday morning that, while we hope it may not prove fatal, will probably confine him to his bed for some time to come. He lives with his grandson, Mr. Cabiness, in the west part of town and was on his way to Kaiser’s butcher shop in the east part of town. He slipped and fell near Schulze & Son lumber yard, breaking his hip. TL 19 Mar 1896
Rev. J.B. Springs was born 14 Sep 1814 and died 24 Feb 1896. He married Caroline Scudder 15 Mar 1838. He emigrated to this country from Wilson County, TN and lived near Attila more than 50 years. He died 24 Feb 1896. That dear old family of three that was unbroken for 50 years, that was so suddenly broken up, is now reunited. Uncle Bennett, Aunt Caroline and Uncle Elisha are gone to await the call of the resurrection morn. Burial was in Shiloh Cemetery. TL & EP 26 Mar 1896
Last week in Lake creek, John Griffin, aged 70 years, was riding on horseback near the home of his son-in-law, Ed Dorris, when his horse became frightened and jumped several times. He was pitched forward and his abdomen came in contact with the pommel of the saddle. He was able to ride to his son-in-law’s and a physician sent for, but all efforts to save his life was futile. EP 26 Mar 1896
Absher
Joe Wolfe, who once lived in our settlement, now of Chicago, is visiting our community.
Henry Tanner, son of John Tanner, and son-in-law of William Crosson of Saline County, left for parts unknown last Friday, leaving a bride of two months. David Shreves and Nora Parks were married the 11th. EP 26 Mar 1896
Non residence notice — H.W. Beers & C.W. Miller admrs estate of Obidiah Strike vs William Roberts, John Roberts, Bettie Roberts, Douglass Roberts, Laura Roberts, John Strike, M.S. Strike, Eliza Beers and Catherine Beers, the first six non residents. TL 26 Mar 1896
Notice of adjustment — W.W. Weaver & Duncan M. Barter, admrs estate of WM. Barter. TL 26 Mar 1896
Absher — William L. Tanner died at the residence of his brother, Felix, on the 17th and was buried at Indian Camp Church.
Frank Richey died the 22nd and was buried in the family cemetery. Death was caused by a tumor in his side that had troubled him several years. Two years ago, by advice of Dr. Ferrell, he went to St. Louis. Doctors there declined to attempt to remove it. TL 26 Mar 1896
April
George C. Bankston died 13 Mar at his residence in Mill Creek, aged 54 years, 6 months & 10 days. He was born and reared on a farm in Williamson County and when quite a young man removed with his parents to Missouri. When the war broke out, he enlisted in Co K 3rd MO Cavalry State Militia on 11 Mar 1862. After a short residence he returned to Williamson County. TL 2 Apr 1896
Mrs. Martha J. Collins, wife of William Collins, was born 22 Jan 1852 in Blount County, TN. Her mother died when she was an infant and her father, Thomas Askew, died when she was 12. She married 2 Dec 1869. Seven children were born to her, one died when an infant, leaving 3 boys and 3 girls. Funeral services were 26 Mar 1896. TL 2 Apr 1896
Mr. & Mrs. Levi Norman lost two children last week — Tuesday night and Thursday — of diphtheria and scarlet fever. TL 2 Apr 1896
Sheriff Parks took Lonnis of Absher to the Southern Illinois Hospital at Anna last week. TL 2 Apr 1896
A.J. Perkins, late of Pinckneyville, was buried last Monday in the cemetery in this city. He long lived in this city. Death resulted from a fall. Uncle Jack Perkins was taken to Bainbridge Cemetery for burial. TL & EP 2 Apr 1896
Johnston City
Mose Casey has purchased the McKee Hotel.
Wilson Whittington, of Benton, bought the Johnston City Mill last Thursday. As best we know, the consideration was $10,000. EP 2 Apr 1896
Notice of adjustment — Jacob S. Caplinger admr estate of W.J. Caplinger. TL 2 Apr 1896
Dr. & Mrs. Stewart, of Goreville, have the sympathy of friends in the death of their child. Mrs. Stewart, nee Miss Pearl May, is formerly of this [city]. TL 2 Apr 1896
Rev. G.W. May, of Anna, was here Sunday to secure a casket and shrouding for his grandchild, the two-year-old daughter of Dr. Stewart, of Goreville. EP 2 Apr 1896
Arthur Hearn, of Corinth, and Maggie Laswell, of Harrisburg, were married at that place last Wednesday. TL 2 Apr 1896
Liberty — There have been two weddings at this place, Sam Murphy & Katie Boatright and Bozy Killman & Nevia Blackburn. TL 2 Apr 1896
Johnston City — Felix Henderson and Mrs. Doug Henderson, widow of Doug Henderson, were married last Thursday evening at the courthouse and the happy pair repaired to their cozy home near Johnston City.
John Reisinger died last week of pneumonia.
A band has been organized here with Mr. Stout as the leader. TL & EP 2 Apr 1896
Henry Logan Furlow died 18 Mar 1896 in Western Precinct. He was born five miles south of Marion 26 Nov 1859. Shortly after his birth, his parents, James & Nancy Furlow, moved to Western Precinct where they still reside. He married Maggie Rolland 14 Dec 1885 and four children were born: Andrew, Della, Lawrence & Dovie. The first two are dead. He was buried in Osage Cemetery, Franklin County. TL 9 Apr 1896
Southern Precinct — Mr. & Mrs. Albert Willyard are left to mourn the loss of their little babe on 31 Mar. Burial was in Fountain Cemetery.
Uncle Math Watson died a few days ago. He leaves an aged companion and several children. Burial was in Fountain Cemetery. TL 9 Apr 1896
Johnston City
Miss Rosa Felts began her spring term of school here Monday with an enrollment of 34.
Charles Harris, 21, son of Scott Harris, died last Monday/Friday of pneumonia.
School will be held in the building used for a schoolhouse last winter until the Congregationalist Church house is finished. TL & EP 9 Apr 1896
Halfway — When you meet Johnny Hearn now and ask him what makes him smile so he will tell you, “I golly, it is a boy.” TL 9 Apr 1896
A son was born to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Vick. TL 9 Apr 1896
Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Dodd lost an infant child Monday night. But a few days they live here, yet the separation is hard indeed. TL 9 Apr 1896
Rev. J.M. Parker died 27 Mar at his residence in Trenton, MO. He was a Virginian and married a Miss Holland of that state, came west and after the war located in Missouri where he officiated as a Methodist minister until his death. He was a brother of P.M. Parker who resided in this city and passed away a few years ago. TL 9 Apr 1896
T.A. Henson, recently of Jackson County, has opened up a stock of general merchandise in Johnston City. TL 9 Apr 1896
Canaville — Mrs. Wm. Rains, who broke her arm during Circuit Court, is having a very hard time. The bones seem to have never knit together yet. TL 16 Apr 1896
Uncle Allen Hunter, of Lake Creek, died 1 Apr at the age of 83 years. It is said that more than twenty years ago he told friends he would die in his 83rd year. EP 9 Apr 1896
Stringtown — Lawrence Haguener, a German living two miles north of Carterville, took sick last Friday at work at 8 a.m. and was a corpse in three hours. The disease was said to be pleurisy of the brain. EP 9 Apr 1896
Herrin’s Prairie — Walter Appleton, little son of Mrs. N.B. Appleton, died Sunday after a long illness. EP 9 Apr 1896
Final settlement notice — Hortense Norris admrx estate of Ephraim Norris.
Non-residence notice — Carrie Dorris vs Leroy Dorris, bill for divorce EP 9 Apr 1896
Blairsville — Wm. Whitecotton, living 5 miles north of Carterville, died 30 Mar of pneumonia fever. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery. TL 16 Apr 1896
Johnston City
There was a singing at the new church house Sunday night.
Mrs. Harrison has her millinery goods arranged and is now ready to receive customers.
Music was furnished at the McKee Hotel last Thursday night by B.K. Nall and son, Charles Davis of Carterville and Bogeman [Bozeman] brothers. TL 16 Apr 1896
Liberty — Ed Millican & Estella Chase were married last week. TL 16 Apr 1896
Mr. & Mrs. Levi Norman have lost their third child in less than one month, leaving but one in the family. TL 16 Apr 1896
Last Sunday, while enroute home from a neighbor’s, a team of young mules of Mr. Wm. Vaute residing of the John Roberts farm, 2 1/2 miles northeast of this city, ran away with the wagon, throwing them out and killing the baby. Mrs. Vaute was seriously hurt. EP says the name is Vogt. TL 16 Apr 1896
A boy was born last week to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Vick. EP 16 Apr 1896
Absher
Geo. Neely and Ollie Hicks were quietly married 4 Apr.
Many of our people attended the funeral of William Abney, of Carrier Mills, at Providence last Sunday. EP 23 Apr 1896
Johnston City
Saloons were voted in here Apr 21. It is a shame our enterprising town is disgraced with such a curse.
Bryon Maddox, son of Jonathan Maddox, last died Monday week of consumption. Burial was at Benton.
F.C. Richerson and Mrs. Alice Evans were married last Sunday at Town Mount Prairie. EP 23 Apr 1896
Fredonia — A little girl arrived at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John Russell last week.
Sam Collier of Fredonia and Miss Bennett of Carterville were married Wednesday last. TL 23 Apr 1896
Crab Orchard — The Alumni association of the Academy and the Newtonian Society planted a tree on Arbor Day, one for each and a memorial tree in memory of their deceased member, Mary Crossley, while the Public honored in the same, the memory of Edna Campbell who died last winter. TL 23 Apr 1896
Following is the official vote of Johnston City, at the election held there last Tuesday:
President
Perrine W. Duncan — 56 Jonathan Maddox — 8
Trustees
Harry Barlow — 48
B.R. Felts — 14
Henry Hudgens — 47
A.J. Duncan — 18
A.J. Gambill — 47
W.W. Barham — 12
M.A. Leigh — 49
G.W. Duncan — 12
P.C. Stradley — 47
B.K. Nall — 16
Z.C. Richerson — 47
L.S. Clayton — 15
Police Magistrate
Jonathan Maddox — 35
J.T. Boaz — 14
R. Lawrence – 13 TL 23 Apr 1896
Alexander Long and family, of West Virginia, arrived here last week where they expect to make their home. Mr. Long is an Ohioan and after trying the west, also Virginia, locates here. TL 30 Apr 1896
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 6)