Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, The Leader (TL) and Egyptian Press (EP)
May
Dr. J.H. Edwards, of Carbondale, formerly of this city, died Tuesday last of paralysis. TL 7 May 1896
Robert Holland, of White Earth, MN, is in Marion on a two week leave of absence, shaking hands with old friends. He is a clerk at the Indian Agency in White Earth. TL 7 May 1896
On Sunday morning about 7 o’clock, the body of Sydney Crosson was found hanging from one of the rafters of her father’s barn. From all appearances the deceased had used great deliberation and nerve in the act. That morning, she arose with the rest of the family and seemed cheerful as usual. After completing her household duties, she went to the barn to get some shucks for some purpose. She did not
go to the crib but to the well and drew some water. After telling the children who were with her to go back to the house, she climbed up on the outside of the crib, tied the rope with three or four knots around the rafter and then around her own neck, dropped into eternity. Domestic trouble probably was the cause. The coroner’s verdict was strangulation by her own hands. The remains were buried in Spring Grove Cemetery. TL 7 May 1896
Circuit Court
People vs Marshall Parks, forgery & passing forged notes
People vs Dick Edwards, Sylvester Edwards & Geo. Parker, burglary
People vs R.P.W. Turnage, embezzlement
People vs T.W. Cottrell, assault with deadly weapon
People vs Dick Edwards, grand larceny
People vs Chas. & Dreu Reynolds, assault to murder
People vs Thos. Sexton, grand larceny
People vs John Moore, burglary & larceny
People vs M.J. Becker, grand larceny, three cases, all continued
People vs John Thomas Council, murder
People vs John McGill, assault to murder
People vs Joe Walker, grand larceny
People vs Thos. Stover, rape
People vs Lizzie Lee, concealing death of bastard child
Divorces:
Minnie Lilly vs John Lilly
Thos. R. Davis vs Betty Ann Davis
Lizzie Sisk vs Chalon Sisk
Ellen McGowen vs Roy McGowen
Alma McCarty vs J.D. McCarty
Kate Donihoo vs John Donihoo
Geo. W. Kelley vs Annie Kelley
Carrie Dorris vs Leroy Dorris Riller
F. Short vs James F. Short EP 7 May 1896
Marriage licenses in April
William Stroud & Melia Richard, both of Marion
Will Harris & Luelia White, both of Marion
W.F. Manning, Makanda & Ella Nelson, Wolf Creek
Geo. Crossley, Crab Orchard & Hattie Beasley, Absher
S.O. Mifflin & Maggie Gambill, both of Lake Creek
P.W. Walker, Blairsville & Abbiegil Whitecotton, Carterville
Wm. Mcgill, Goreville & Mary Ollis, Marion
Joe Hinchcliff & Eliza Jarvis, both of Blairsville
T.M. Maze, Goreville & Nola Martin, Regent
Cornelius Richerson & Alice Evans, both of Lake Creek
T.A. Slage & Mary B. Cagle, both of Carterville
E.L. Enoch & Cordelia A. Parker, both of Attila
Washington Leigh & Flora Parks, both of Lake Creek
Thos. Lollis & Martha J. Wall, both of Stonefort
W.T. Bush & Anna R. Tippy, both of Carterville
B.H. Riddle & Lula Schafer, both of Creal Springs
Jos. T. Cooksey, Pulleys Mill & Dellie Moushardt, Cottage Home
Edw. Milligan, Hartford & Estella Chase, Attila EP 7 May 1896
Lake Creek, Ill, May 9, 1896 — Notice is hereby given to the public that I, the undersigned, will no longer stand good for any trades or contracts made by my wife as she has left my bed and board. Mike Loftus EP 14 May 1896
Marshall Hartwell & Mamie Parks were married last Sunday at the residence of the bride’s father, Polk Parks. EP 14 May 1896
Absher Mrs. Sidney Tanner, formerly Sidney Crosson, hanged herself Wednesday. She and her husband, Henry Tanner, had not been living together for four or five weeks, he having been in the Indian Territory. He returned a few days ago and, repenting of past acts, wrote her a note asking if he could call and talk the matter over. He went up Sunday and had a long talk with her and they were to meet at her father’s the next day. The next morning [?] at one o’clock, she went to the barn with her little brothers and sisters to shuck corn. She sent the others back to the house. The mother went to the barn and found her hanging, still in death. Almost everybody united in laying the cause of the rash act upon her husband, who had left her twice without any cause whatever. EP 14 May 1896
Another change in ownership is reported at the Johnston City Mills. Messrs. Ferges & Whittington are now the owners in full of the property. TL 14 May 1896
Blairsville — Robt. Howell of Marion was here a few days the last week in April. He was called to the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Ella Snider who died 29 Apr after a severe illness. Tt.. 14 May 1896
Elder Woodside officiated at the marriage of Joseph Moeser & Etta Tucker of Chamness at the courthouse last Tuesday. TL 14 May 1896
Johnston City
Rev. Estes of Creal Springs conducted services at the Baptist Church last Saturday and Sunday.
Revs. Walker and Purdue held services at the Congregational Church last Sunday.
Scott Tippy of Marion has put up a saloon, the first, in the Peterson & Ferges building.
T.A. Henson sold the first mule to the mine owners. He was taken down Saturday.
An ice house is to be erected at the rear end of the building occupied by 0. Treece.
The city council met last Thursday night. Jack Hartwell was appointed marshal and John Bandy attorney. The first ordinance was passed granting licenses saloons at $750 per annum. TL & EP 14 May 1896
Liberty — Mrs. Sidney Tanner was buried at Spring Grove Tuesday of last week. TL14 May 1896
James Absher & Dorthula Pinnell were married Tuesday of last week. TL 14 May 1896
Last week, Louis Scheller was given an indefinite term in the penitentiary for forgery. EP 21 May 1896
Our County Commissioners, Messrs. Wm. Murphy & Wm. Lewis, attended the execution of John S. Jones in Murphysboro Tuesday. Also, F.P. Read, W.D. Abney, Geo. Martin, Jas. Young, T.L. Dowell, S.K. Casey & E. Spiller. EP 21 May 1896
Jim Town — Allen L. Enoch & Cordelia A. Parker were married at the residence of George Duty. TL 21 May 1896
Byron Maddox, eldest son of J.W. & Amanda Maddox, died 20 Apr 1896, aged 19 years one moth 23 days. He professed religion at the age of 12 years, united with the Methodist Episcopal Church and lived a consistent Christian until death. TL 21 May 1896
Johnston City
An ice house has been completed at the rear of the Treece building.
Harry Bozeman has sold his interest in the mill to F. Ferges.
Our harpers, the Bozeman Brothers, entertained a crowd of jolly people at McKee’s Thursday night.
A Sunday School was organized at the new church house last Sunday with Claude Evans as superintendent.
Rev. Walker filled the pulpit at the Congregational Church last Sabbath.
We have a splendid Sabbath School at the Baptist Church.
At the school election last Saturday, the following gentlemen were selected to fill the office of school directors: A.J. Gambill, A.J. Duncan & J.W. Maddox.
There will be erected a nice school building sometime during the summer. TL 21 May 1896
In circuit court, the case of people vs Thomas Council, indicted for murder was called. The regular jury was called and exhausted without obtaining one juror. Officers went to the country for 100 men. At 2:30 on the second day the twelfth man was secured. At press time, the evidence on the part of the people was all in. TL 21 May 1896
John S. Jones was hanged Tuesday at Murphysboro for the murder of Mrs. Mendenhall. He professed religion during the night at a late hour and was baptized into the Catholic Church. The last farewell was taken of his wife and daughter who left for Pomona till after the execution. Father Schauerte was his spiritual advisor. At Jones’ request, the body was not exposed to the view of the public, but delivered to the undertaker, prepared for burial and sent to Anna for burial. [lengthy article] EP 21 May 1896
Stringtown — An infant daughter of James & Hannah Rush was buried the 16th at Pigeon Creek. EP 21 May 1896
Murphysboro Era — In 1880, an old gypsy fortune teller pronounced a curse of the Jones family in Union County. The gypsies, who went by the name Cooper, were camped near Anna when they met the Jones family among whom were the father, “Hell Roaring” Jones and his sons Bill, Fayette, Cal and John. They made a horse trade with Cal Jones. They decided they had been beaten in thetrade and demanded the return of their horse. A fight ensued and the gypsies were driven out of town. One of their party, an old woman, hissed the following curse on her pursuers, “By the power of his Satanic majesty, I declare that a curse shall from this day rest on the whole Jones family who have robbed and beaten innocent men and women and prophesy that each male member shall die an unnatural death. I call on the Father to witness.” The strangest part of the story is that in the death of John S. Jones by hanging in Murphysboro, there is a literal fulfillment of her curse and prophesy. Bill, the oldest son, was slain in a saloon quarrel by a knife thrust from the hands of his father. A few weeks later, the father was going toward Anna on horseback and met a runaway team at the bottom of a hill. The sharp tongue struck his horse and passed three feet through his body, killing it instantly. The wagon struck Jones Sr. and mashed his head to jelly. Fayette, the most peaceful of the lot, died in early life of quick consumption. Cal, who made the horse trade, was shot and instantly killed by Jasper Crews in Alto Pass. John S. Jones, the remaining member of the family, after six years in the penitentiary, is condemned to execution on the scaffold in Jackson County. The Cooper family were passing through Anna last Friday and rejoiced on hearing Jones was to be hanged. The said the old woman who invoked the curse is living in Evansville, Indiana where she owns a beautiful home. She is regarded as a Gypsy queen and her fame as a fortune teller and revealer of the future is generally known. EP 28 May 1896
Thomas Council was sentenced to 35 years for murder and escorted to the penitentiary Monday. TL 28 May 1896
Mrs. Wilson, formerly of Mt. Vernon, in the last stage of consumption, passed through this city Wednesday with friends in a wagon, enroute to Creal Springs where she hoped to receive some relief. They had proceeded a short distance from town when Mrs. Wilson succumbed to the disease and died in the wagon. The parties returned to town, bringing the corpse for burial. It appears the deceased had departed with all the money she had at her command and hoped for relief when she arrived at the Springs; that but two weeks ago her husband had died without her knowledge, leaving the little children to her care. Friends here realized the situation and gave all the care to the remains of the deceased possible and cared for those with them. A drunk man and her mother were with her. The man was lodged in the calaboose. She was 27 years old and died of consumption. Burial was in Potters Field. TL & EP 28 May 1896
Sheriff Parks went over to Chester Monday, taking Thomas Council for murder and Lewis N. Shelby for forgery. TL 28 May 1896
Mrs. J.E. Ledbetter, of Eight Mile, was here Sunday to spend the day with her son, Thomas Council, that being his last day in Marion. TL 28 May 1896
Preparation is being made to celebrate Decoration Day. In the cemeteries here are the graves of:
Capt. G.W. Goddard, Co C 31st Ill
Milton B. McCary, Co C 31st Ill
I.T. Sanders, Co C 31st Ill
Geo. W. Winters, 81st Ill
Col. R.M. Hundley, 128th Ill
Lt. Col. J.D. Pulley, 128th III
Capt. Jefferson Allen, 128th III
Levi Davis, 128th Ill
Chas. Meil, unknown
Alfred Reese, unknown
M.V. Simmons, unknown
J.N. Privett, U.S. Inf.
Since then, have been removed and buried here:
Lt. Col. John H. White, 31st Ill
Maj. McCown, 128th Ill
Thos. Keeler, 31st Ill
Adam Weber
J.B. Morphew
A.T. Benson and many others TL 28 May 1896
A boy was born Sunday to Mr. & Mrs. Ed White. EP 28 May 1896
A boy named Curtain pleaded guilty and was sentenced to reform school for breaking into the store of D.R. Harrison. [The June 4 edition gives his name as Lurfort Curtain.] EP 28 May 1896
June
Last Friday morning the town and community was shocked by the report that John Thompson, 15-year-old son of Sol D. Thompson, had accidentally shot himself with a shotgun and was lying in the woods west of town, dying from the wounds. Doctors and friends hurried out there, but to no avail. He had been shot in the stomach and died 1 1/2 hours later. He traveled across the silent desert of death to join his mother who had gone on. Two brothers were absent — one at Dixon, III and the other at Farmer City, Ill. The corpse was taken to Pleasant Grove Cemetery where the funeral was conducted by Rev. Smith of Harrisburg and Rev. Walker of Marion and the body was interred. He had gone to hunt squirrels in the morning, killed one in a tree and concluded there was another one in the tree. One of the boys started to climb the tree, with John pushing him upward with the stock of the gun, the muzzle being turned toward his own body. When the boy reached the limb, John let the gun slip down the side of the tree and it is supposed the hammer was jerked back and when it dropped and it fired. The muzzle was not over a foot from his body. TL & EP 4 Jun 1896
Liberty — Mrs. Daisy Dallas died last week of consumption and was buried in the Ward graveyard. She leaves a mother, two brothers, two sisters and five children. TL 4 Jun 1896
Johnston City
Our calaboose is just completed and Jack says the boys had better look out. Eugene Pike has just completed a cozy little residence in the Clayton Addition. Mr. Barlow is to occupy it. EP 4 Jun 1896
Richard Trevor, of St. Louis, and Ora Young, eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Geo. W. Young, were married last Thursday. After the ceremony, the bride and groom boarded the northbound train for St. Louis. TL 11 Jun 1896
Johnston City
Quite a little disturbance occurred in the streets last Monday between G.A. Landers & Mike Loftus. Each were fined $3 and cost.
Mr. Barlow is to move into the residence just completed by Edgar Pike in the Clayton Addition to town.
Last week at the shaft, John Royt had an accident. Two shots were touched off and one of them had fired. He, thinking both had exploded, proceeded back to his regular working place. When within 15 feet of the shot, it exploded, resulting of a lay-off of a few days with a wounded arm and head. [Later, his name is given as J.S. Rowett.] TL 11 Jun 1896
T.D. Springs and his wife have a great big boy at their home. TL 18 Jun 1896
Zach Hudson, son of Dr. Hudson, was injured last week when a cartridge exploded in a small target rifle. A portion struck him in the left eye and destroyed its sight. A fragment was imbedded in the eyeball and Dr. Hudson and his son are in St. Louis this week having the eye treated. EP 11 June 1896
Mrs. Charles Brewer, a former resident of Carbondale, was killed in the cyclone in East St. Louis. Her niece, Mrs. Lizzie Campbell, daughter of John Young of Carterville, was with her and painfully hurt in the head and side. EP 11 Jun 1896
Final settlement — Orlena Groves admrx estate of William Groves EP 11 Jun 1896
Mr. J.W. Erwin died at his residence in Crab Orchard Precinct last Monday. TL 18 Jun 1896
C.V. Cunningham & Cora Walker were married at the residence of H. Hunter on Main Street. TL 18 Jun 1896
Monroe Colp & Calla L. Vick, both of Carterville, were married last Wednesday evening at the Pulley House. TL 18 Jun 1896
A party of four, namely Leander Fortner and his wife and 2-year-old child and C.W. Blackster, passed through this place Sunday on their way from Wayne County to Dexter County, Missouri. About five miles from here, they decided to exchange their horse for one grazing in the pasture of Lewis Hampton, regardless of the adage,” it takes two to make a bargain.” Mr. Hampton started in pursuit and came upon a band of gypsies to whom they had traded his horse. He received reinforcements from them and the pursued parties were overtaken in Union County and lodged in the jail at Marion. After spending the night in jail, the wife and little daughter were secured passage to her home. EP 11 Jun 1896
The funeral of John Erwin, an old pioneer, was held at Pleasant Grove Tuesday. His wife is also very low. He was a brother to J.J. Erwin, of his city. EP 11 Jun 1896
Lightning’s Deadly Work
During the electrical storm that accompanied the rain yesterday, lightning struck and killed Carrol Holderfield, 21, and Martin Holderfield, 18, sons of Thos. Holderfield who lives half a mile southeast of town. About an hour after they were struck, some of the family found the boys lying in the barn. Dr. Casey said death was instantaneous. Their hair was scorched and their clothing torn a little bit. The bodies were burned on the breast so that the hide could be slipped off with the fingers. EP 18 Jun 1896
Cline V. Cunningham and Cora Walker were married last Thursday at the residence of Henry Hunter, where the bride had been making her home at the time. She is the daughter of Sam Walker who moved to Paris, Texas about two years ago She taught two terms at Marion High School and was a saleslady at F.M. Westbrook & Son. The groom was an important attaché for this office about two years and is now clerk with H.C. Puedy. EP 18 Jun 1896
Monroe Colp, son of John Colp, and Calla Vick, daughter of Dr. John Vick, were married last Wednesday. The bride is a school marm and the groom is proprietor of the Carterville Roller Mills. EP 18 Jun 1896
Will Dunston, harness maker, son of W.M. Dunston, and Florence Tranbarger, daughter of Ben Tranbarger, were married yesterday. EP 18 Jun 1896
Johnston City — Jack Hartwell resigned as marshal and John Weaver now wields the club. EP 18 Jun 1896
Britton Moore of Lake Creek and Ella Mann of Fergestown were married Sunday.
An addition is being placed to the mill on the west side to be used for an elevator.
L. Peterson is erecting a building just west of the P.O. It is to be used for a clothing store.
A daughter arrived last Thursday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. O.C. Griffith. TL & EP 25 Jun 1896
Van Linder, foreman of the Leader office, and Nannie Winters were married last Tuesday. EP 25 Jun 1896
Lou Hinchcliff, wife of W.H. Hinchcliff, of Fredonia, died very suddenly last Monday. The cause is supposed to be cancer of the lungs. She was born in this county in 1856 and is a sister to J.C. Mitchell, of this city. EP 25 Jun 1896
Mrs. Ross Belcher was adjudged insane and will be sent to the asylum. She came from one of the best families in Franklin County. There are two little children. EP 25 Jun 1896
July
Will Corder, 19, son of George Corder, who died some 12 years ago, drowned Sunday last near Harrisburg while bathing. His body was in the water 17 hours before being found. His associates tried to rescue him but could not. He was a nephew of Bud Sanders, of this city, with whom Nannie Corder, sister of the deceased, resides. He was raised by W.T. Davis. Burial was at Bainbridge. The body was brought here and buried in Corder graveyard. He was born and reared in this county. TL & EP 2 Jul 1896
Cottage Home
It’s a girl for Frank York.
William Morgan and Tenney Cannon, both of this county, were married in Kentucky lately.
Rachel Ogden, nee Hogan, wife of the late John Ogden who died 4 Feb 1893, was born 24 Mar 1820 in one of the eastern states and died 24 Jun 1896 at the home of her youngest son, John Ogden. She married John Ogden in Ontario County, New York. Nine children were born, three boys and one girl are living. They moved to this country in Nov 1863 and John ran a saw mill on Grassy Creek. This is three deaths at that house in sixteen years, none of whom were under the age of 72 years, nor residents of that house. They were: John Ogden Jr’s wife’s mother, age 72, Mrs. Ogden’s father, aged 82 and her husband’s mother, aged 76. What house can beat that record? Burial was in Snyder graveyard. EP 2 Jul 1896
Non-residence notice — Albert Mikel vs Stella Mikel, bill for divorce. EP 2 Jul 1896
Hazel Cline, 8/7, only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Cline, died Sunday evening at the family residence in this city after a very brief illness. Burial was in New Cemetery. TL & EP 2 Jul 1896
Pigeon Creek
Roy Chamness & Lena Hampton were married Sunday evening.
Pigeon Creek Church added two members to her body last Sunday, one being Miss Rosalie Chamness who has been afflicted seven years and was at church Sunday for the first time in four years. TL 2 Jul 1896
Miss Ollie Wicks lost eight dollars by burglary last Saturday night. In the amount was one fifty cent piece by her held precious, on account of its being a birthday present from her father, bearing the date of year in which she was born, 1844. TL 2 Jul 1896
Johnston City — Willie Gower, 14-year-old son of Rus Gower, died Thursday of heart trouble and consumption. Burial was at Carterville. EP 2 Jul 1896
Marriage Licenses in June
Augustus Jordan, New Hope — Minnie Oglis, Attila
Richard Trever, St. Louis — Ora Young, Marion
Charley Etherton, Makanda — Lula Bush, Progress
Jno. T. Baggett, Meads — Mary Jolly, Meads
Monroe Colp, Carterville — Callie Vick, Carterville
Cline Cunningham, Marion — Cora Walker, Marion
W.H. Moulton, Pulley’s Mill — Cora Bell Secrest, Chamness
Charley G. Elmore, Murphysboro — Cora Simkins, Murphysboro
Wm. Dunston, Marion — Florence Tranbarger, Carterville
Britten Moore, Lake Creek — Luella Mann, Marion
Van Linder, Marion — Nannie Winters, Marion
J.C. Holland, Marion — Dora Franklin, Marion
W.H. Perry, New Denison — Sarah T. Knight, Creal Springs
Geo. W. Winfield, Carbondale — Lucinda Fry, Chamness TL 9 Jul 1896
Samuel H. Robertson and Ida Warren were married Tuesday. TL 9 Jul 1896
Last Sunday night, the wife of Ed Loller in Northern precinct, went to bed apparently in good health. At some hour in the night, a child that was with her alarmed the husband by crying. He went to see what the trouble was and found his wife a corpse. TL 9 Jul 1896
Elder Mayhew, for many years presiding elder in the M.E. Church South, died last Saturday. He was away from his home (Murphysboro) to hold quarterly meetings when he died. TL 9 Jul 1896
Samuel Robertson, known in Marion as “Petty” and Ida Warren were married. [no date] EP 9 Jul 1896
Herrin
Our town is booming. we have two dry goods houses and one family grocery store. The dry goods stores are managed by D.R. Harrison and W.A. Stotlar. Henry Wilson is the saw mill man. We have the situation for the beautiful and thriving town, with coal mines within three fourths of a mile of the depot. TL 16 Jul 1896
Notice of adjustment — B.F. Davis admr estate of John W. Erwin. TL 16 Jul 1896
Non residence notice — Carrie Dorris vs Leroy Dorris, bill for divorce.
Sale of real estate — H.D. Sanders admr estate of William Sanders EP 23 Jul 1896
Mrs. Will Copher died Friday at her residence near Marion. TL 23 Jul 1896
Postmaster Geo. W. Hindman, of Mead, lost a 9-year-old son, Eric. On Jul 4, they were over at Carterville and while on the road from home, the boy was suddenly taken ill and was taken to Mr. Hindman’s brother, W.M. Hindman, where he died the following day. TL 23 Jul 1896 & EP 16 Jul 1896
Pigeon Creek
Gilford Price of Hampton and Lissie Crowther of Dogwood were married Sunday.
Minnie Samuel, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Samuel, died. She was a member of Pigeon Church. Just before passing away, she said she was going home to glory and sang part of a hymn. TL 30 Jul 1896
Wolf Creek
J. Frank Throgmorton and wife boast of a ten-pound boy for their first born. John McMillen attempted suicide late Friday night at the residence of J.D. Walker by shooting himself in the head with a pistol. He was not found until the next morning when another man working at the same place went into his room to wake him for breakfast. Drs. G.J. & M.D. Baker were called and dressed his wound. He is still living with prospects of recovery. [Elsewhere it says there was a young lady he failed to win and he concluded he would rather die than live without her.]
Marshal Jones, of Union County and Martha Gallemore were married 28 Jun. TL 30 Jul 1896
Johnston City
The 6-month-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Jno. Belcher died Friday.
The contract to build the new school was let to John Jones, of Carterville, but having failed to fill a satisfactory bond, it was relet to John McCartney and Robt. Nolte for $845. Work will begin at once.
Johnston City continues a healthful boom. One year ago, a few pessimists prophesied that by this time our town would be dead, but more buildings than any at any one time before is now in state of construction. Four nice buildings are now going up and two more will be begun soon. Let the croakers croak but we are here to stay. TL & EP 30 Jul 1896
Herrin
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Wilson have lost their youngest child.
There is a good opening for a good physician, drug store, hotel and blacksmith shop.
We invite capital to come in and invest. Our new town is beautifully located near churches and schools. TL 30 Jul 1896
Constable John Grimes and Jesse McGill brought Rufus A. Davis of Grassy in last Monday for safe keeping until a preliminary hearing can be had on a charge of bastardy. John and the accused had a nice little foot race early in the morning, but John came out victorious. TL 30 Jul 1896
Logan McDonald died at his residence near Denison yesterday in his 30th year. The funeral will be conducted by Crab Orchard Lodge I.O.O.F. at Mt. Pleasant this morning. TL 30 Jul & 13 Aug 1896
Thomas Hunt & Nellie Parker were married last Wednesday evening. TL 30 Jul 1896
At the bride’s residence in Union County, Tenn, Tena Brown & Robert Duncan of this city, were married last week, arriving home Saturday. TL 30 Jul 1896
Frank Hayton, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. John Hayton, died 25 Jul after a severe illness, aged 1 year and 9 months. TL 30 Jul 1896
Notice of adjustment
A.G. Stauder admr estate of George Lohrum. TL 30 Jul 1896
F.M. Westbrook was called to Eldorado last week to attend the funeral of his brother, David Westbrook. EP 30 Jul 1896
August
Marriage licenses in July
Samuel H. Robertson, Marion — Ida Warren, Marion
J.W. Throgmorton, Wolf Creek— Mary M. Ragsdale, Wolf Creek
J.C. Barnett, Lake Creek — Mary E. Futrell, Corinth
Elmer Jones, Carterville — Julia Brandon, Carterville
C.C. Ward, Pulley’s Mill — Cora A. Boren, Pulley’s Mill
Wm. R. Moore, Carterville — Ada Holland, Carterville
Elijah A. Joy, Palzo — Ida B. Deaton, Palzo
Tommie Hunt, Marion — Nettie Parker, Marion
Marshal Jones, Oakville — Martha E. Gallimore, Wolf Creek
Gilford W. Price, Crainville — Lizzie Crowther, Carbondale
Isaac Bearden, Marion — Polley A. Willeford, Canaville
R.L. Ward, Marion — Ollie Kelley, Pulley’s Mill TL 6 Aug 1896
C.J. Burbank, of DuQuoin and Clara Seltzer, of Tamaroa, were married 2 Aug at the Gent House. TL 6 Aug 1896
Felix G. Boyd, late of Vienna, died 22 Jul at the age of 84 years. He moved from Tennessee to this county several years ago and was a resident of Marion for some time. He married Elizabeth Simmons in Tennessee and lived with her 62 years until death parted them. TL 6 Aug 1896
One of the section men discovered the decomposed body of a man near the railroad track on the east side of the elevator Tuesday. The man is supposed to be Barney McGlade, a laborer until recently employed by contractors on the I.C.R.R. A piece of envelope containing a $10 bill was found in one of his pockets. On the envelope was the name given above and the figures $4.95. A blank book taken from his coat pocket contained accounts of board paid and other items up to July 20, two pipes, a twist of tobacco, a bar of soap, a bottle of Thompson’s eye-water and a pint bottle containing about a gill of whisky was also found in the coat. He evidently laid down on top of the embankment at the south end of the cut and had either been dragged or worked himself down the hill against George Barringer’s fence near the [account ends here] TL 6 Aug 1896
Johnston City
Etta Perrine, wife of John Perrine, died 31 Jul of consumption at her home in this city.
Heat last week 100 degrees in the shade; politics 212 degrees in the coolest places.
Miles A. Leigh has taken charge of the McGee Hotel.
Sam Roberts died last Wednesday at his home in Johnston City of heart failure perhaps augmented by the oppressive heat. Burial was at the cemetery over at Jeffersonville. TL 6 Aug 1896
Blairsville
Uncle Abraham Walker died 26 Jul after a long illness.
T.P. Russell is smiling very brightly just now as he has a boy at his house about 48 hours old.
Wm. Howell’s daughter, Emma, died last week. Burial was in Blairsville Cemetery. TL 6 Aug 1896
Liberty
Dona Cawthon, only child of Stephen & Josiphine Cawthon, was buried at South America last week. TL 6 Aug 1896
Non resident notice
Elvira Wolfe vs Joseph Wolfe, bill for divorce and custody of children. TL 6 Aug 1896
Johnston City
The post office has been moved to the storehouse of Powell, Leigh & Co.
Miles Leigh has taken charge of the McKee Hotel. EP 13 Aug 1896
Executor’s notice — Jacob W. Moser and Frank Moser, exec estate of Jacob Moser. EP 13 Aug 1896
Bessie R. Ford & O.E. Smith were married Sunday at the bride’s residence in Creal Springs. TL 13 Aug 1896
Johnston City
The wife of Geo. Hampton died Saturday morning of congestion and on Wednesday the infant of Geo. Fry was buried. TL 13 Aug 1896
Liberty
Mrs. Dooley died last week and was buried near Harrisburg. TL 13 Aug 1896
The Leader published on Wednesday starting with this edition.
Mary J. Fuller was born 11 Jul 1837 and died 14 Aug 1896. She professed faith in Christ at age 15 under the preaching of Revs. Pease and Shaw in the old log church near her grave and joined the church of which she ever lived a consistent member until her death. She married H.J. Fuller 9 Dec 1869. Three children were born, who with her husband are left to mourn her loss. TL 19 Aug 1896
Lizzie Adams died last week in Marion. TL 19 Aug 1896
Prof. Longbons & Mamie Bundy were married last Thursday. TL 19 Aug 1896
Johnston City
A good thing — pass it along — our new street sprinkler.
The infant of R.S. Frick died Saturday.
New dwellings were begun this week by Adolph Doering and Abe Moake. These men are intending to quit the farm and enjoy the luxury of village life in their old age.
Saturday Aug 16 was reported as the hottest this season — 106 degrees in the coolest place.
John Morris came in to celebrate Saturday evening and loaded up on tanglefoot. He was arrested and fined $25 and trimmings for carrying a pistol and knucks. TL 19 Aug 1896
Blairsville
John Simkins and wife are made to rejoice on account of a girl baby whose age is tender.
Two of the most prominent doctors of DeSoto, Redd & Riggins have died within the last two weeks. TL 19 Aug 1896
Sarah Ann Newton died last Thursday at the residence of W.T. Newton in this city. She was 74 years and 1 month old. TL 19 Aug 1896
Lizzie Adams died 13 Aug at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Russell Mrs. Morris died near town 13 Aug. TL 19 Aug 1896
Metropolis Journal — William Watson died at his home in this city yesterday, aged 73. He was a member of Tom Smith Post G.A.R. The body was shipped to Creal Springs, his former home from which he removed to this city last April. Mesdames W.S. & Henry Cocke are daughters. TL 19 Aug 1896
Hampton
George Wagoner was married to Gertie Bradley of Mt. Olive Thursday. George took the measles the following day. TL 19 Aug 1896
Crab Orchard
Henry Duty is papa again. No. 2 (a girl) arrived Saturday last. TL 19 Aug 1896
The widow of John Angel died 15 Aug, aged 70 years. She left four sons and two daughters. She had lived a number of years with her son, JOSH, ten miles northeast of this city. EP 20 Aug 1896
Jail notes
Moses Jordan is in jail on a fine of$60.
Geo. Parker is boarding with Jailer Elliott because he cannot pay the county $85 in settlement of fines assessed for various deeds.
Lloyd Stephens is a mess mate of Mose & George because he fails to ante the $100 Judge Hartwell says the people of Illinois must have for certain infractions of their rights.
Clarence Blacketer lies in “hoc” because he stole a “hoss.” He hails from Wayne County but will stay with Jim until after the hot weather when he may visit Chester for his moral health.
Lum Barnett spent three days with Jailer Jim last week. Lum came up at the special and urgent request of Herman Burnett who was authorized by Dept. Sheriff Burnett to extend the invitation. It was concluded to give Lum the invitation because he had made himself somewhat distinguished by getting on his left ear, taking charge of the old man’s farm, driving the poor old father and mother from the premises and having a high old time, generally, even taking a shot at his mother, we are informed, as she fled in terror. By the grace of God and the full pardon of the mistreated parents, who would not prosecute their wayward son, Lum is as free as the birds of the air now and liable to go off on a tangent at any moment, and do God knows what. Anyway, society is safer when such boys are asleep. EP 20 Aug 1896
R.M.C. Throgmorton and Flora Gallemore of Wolf Creek were married yesterday. TL 26 Aug 1896
Pigeon Creek — An infant of Maude Cagle died the 22nd and was buried at Pigeon Creek. TL 26 Aug 1896
Johnston City
Mrs. Forcum died Tuesday.
Thursday night the four-month-old infant of some movers who are now camping near Jeffersonville died. They are in a deplorable condition, one of the young men being down with typhoid fever.
On Friday, two of our old pioneers, Mrs. Ann Avery and Aunt Polly Hunter, called “Aunt Pop,” passed away. TL 26 Aug 1896
Liberty — Mrs. Eliza Mandrell died and was buried at Pleasant Grove about two weeks ago. She leaves a husband, one son and two grandchildren. TL 26 Aug 1896
James Sharp, an old citizen, died at home east of Marion Thursday. EP 27 Aug 1896
Aunt Pop Hunter, of Lake Creek, died last Friday, having passed the 82nd year mark last May. EP 27 Aug 1896
Sarah Ann Newton was born in Sumner County, Tenn 24 Apr 1822 and died 12 Aug 1896. She married J.H. Newton there on 8 Nov 1842. They moved to Logan County, Ky two years later and to Williamson County in Mar 1856. J.H. died in Dec 1890. Six children were born, three survive: W.T. of Marion, G.A. of Lake Creek and Mrs. R.G. Fleming of Lake Creek. Burial was in Barham Cemetery. EP 27 Aug 1896
Columbus Spiller, who recently moved from this county to Arkansas, lost his oldest son, Frank. Burial was in Barham Cemetery. EP 27 Aug 1896
September
Marriage licenses in August
J.M. Holt, Plumfield — Dollie Johnson, Parish
C.J. Burbank, Du Quoin — Clara Seltzer, Tamaroa
Amzi L. Stokes, Malden, Mo — May Willeford, Marion
Jas. M. Norman, Marion — Martha J. Stilley, Marion
Rufus H. Davis, Mead — Victoria M. Baker, Cottage Home
Smith Dawson, Creal Springs — Leer Bratton, Creal Springs
W.P. Tippett, Carterville — Ilisey Dunbar, Carterville
Geo. W. Wagoner, Crainville — Gertie Bradly, Wolf Creek
Albert E. Malone, Corinth — Mary Tuttle, New Hope
Albert Gulledge, Marion — Natilia Harris, Osage
Edward Longbons, Marion — Mamie Bundy, Marion
E.J. White, Locust Grove — Lee Patton, Locust Grove
Fredrick Lander, Marion — Flora Chitty, Marion
T.R. Miller, Carterville — Lettie Jones, Carterville
Thos. H. Malone, Absher — Mary L. Pulley, Marion
R.M.C. Throgmorton, Wolf Creek — Flora Gallemore, Wolf Creek
J.W. Jent, Dwina — Annie Williams, Halfway
R.H. Barnett, Wolf Creek — Cora B. Jones, Wolf Creek
O.W. Stilley, New Hope — Nellie Thompson, Attila
William Harris, Marion — Lela M. Young, Marion
John H. Jennings, Lake Creek — Mary E. Siple, Lake Creek
Marion Pitts, Murphysboro — Ella Lumer, Murphysboro
Joseph Anis, Marion — Francis E. Dillon, Marion
Oscar E. Smith, Creal Springs — Bessie R. Ford, Creal Springs TL 2 Sep 1896
J.S. Caplinger, about 35, died Thursday/Tuesday at his residence near Crab Orchard after lingering about 30 days with fever. He was the son of the late Wilson Caplinger. Burial was art Mt. Pleasant. TL 2 Sep & EP 3 Sep 1896
W.E. Harris & Lela Young, daughter of W.W. Young, were married last Sunday. EP 3 Sep 1896
Stringtown — The infant daughter of Moody & Alice Cagle died the 22nd inst. EP 3 Sep 1896
Absher — Honor Powell’s baby was buried at Indian Camp Sunday. EP 3 Sep 1896
Wm. Harris & Lela Young were married 30 Aug. TL 2 Sep 1896
John Venerable passed examination at Mt. Vernon last week and is admitted to the bar to practice law. He remains a teacher, teaching next term at Tygett School in Grassy. TL 2 Sep 1896
Central Christian Advocate — Mrs. John A. Logan and several young ladies whom she took abroad last fall, acting as their chaperone, returned home after an extended tour. They traveled over at least two-thirds of the globe without a single accident or delay. They were present at the coronation of the Czar of Russia and at all the capitals. They were also the recipients of attentions from the officials and courts of foreign countries. TL 2 Sep 1896
Geo. Henshaw, attorney at Carterville, was in town a few minutes last Friday. He reports an appeal case from western in which he was counsel for the plaintiff in the J.P.’s court, growing out of the stock law. It appears the pound master captured and had in his possession a drove of geese and was enroute to the pound when the good housewife interfered, frightened the geese to fly to safety and left the officer without property or fees in the case. He brought suit and obtained judgment for 35c. The case was appealed to the Circuit Court. TL 2 Sep 1896
Rev. Z.T. Walker, pastor of the Johnston Congregational Church, reports the house is almost completed inside and out and is paid for. The third Sunday in October is the date set for dedication. TL 2 Sep 1896
Blairsville — Quite a curiosity, especially in Williamson County, is to be seen near Uncle Bill Scarbrough’s on Big Muddy. Taylor Brothers have built a large and beautiful boat and placed their sawmill on it. They pass up and down the river and set to any and all log yards. TL 2 Sep 1896
Johnston City
The child of John McCartney died Sunday, also the infant of Marion Follis. Harry Bozeman has sold his property to a man who will soon add another dry goods store to our town. We will then have four dry goods stores besides two millinery stores.
Last Wednesday night, Jim Smiley loaded up on red eye and proceeded to paint the town red. He was soon landed in the village bastille for cold storage overnight and in the morning the penitent wayfarer was arraigned before the August presence of a police magistrate who said “25 and trimmings son.” Moral, leave your pops and knucks at home. TL 2 Sep 1896 [The Sep 9 issue contained a letter from Corinth saying there was only one Jim Smiley in Williamson County and went on to defend him as not one to load up on red eye.]
Tick Ridge
The funeral of J.S. Caplinger was conducted at Mt. Pleasant Church 2 Sep by Revs. Borum & Crabtree.
W.F. Rumage and Emma Bradley were married Sunday evening. TL 9 Sep 1896
Mrs. Roberts, a much-respected lady, died the 5th in Johnston City. Burial was in Lake Creek Cemetery. EP 10 Sep 1896
The Leader is published on Thursday now.
W.H. Pavey, living near Denison, passed through the valley of death last Friday evening. He buried his wife 6 Mar. TL & EP 17 Sep 1896
Miss Mary Holman was brought here from Metropolis for burial Thursday night, where she died that day. She was in her 18th year. She had left her home a short distance west of this city for Metropolis, seeking to hide the cruelties of a deceitful world. Loving and grieved relatives met the midnight train Thursday night that brought Mary home a corpse. TL & EP 17 Sep 1896
Anna Dahmer, 22-year-old daughter of George Dahmer, drowned herself in a shallow stock pond Sunday. She had been with her sister to a ball at the home of Fred Fluck and arrived home about 4 a.m. After her sister retired, Anna changed clothes and wrote a note telling where to find her body and where to bury it, then deliberately held her head under 18 inches of stagnant water until death ensued. The cause is supposed to be over disappointment in love. EP 17 Sep 1896
Ida Norman, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Geo. W. Norman, died Thursday night after a long affliction of Brights Disease. Her sister, Mary, arrived from St. Louis too late to see her alive and her father was on his way from Harrisburg when her spirit passed away. Burial was in the family cemetery. TL & EP 17 Sep 1896
Chloe Matilda Hearn was born 11 Aug 1826 and died 10 Sep 1896. She was converted at the age of 15 at a camp meeting near this place and joined the Methodist Church at the close of the meeting. She married John S.F. Roberts on 7 Oct 1847. In a few years he was called to Heaven’s home, leaving 5 small children. She married William E. Hearn on 24 Feb 1867 and he died also. TL 17 Sep 1896
Cottage Home — B.F. Thaxton and Nellie Baggett were married Sunday at Grassy Creek Church. On Monday, J.W. Thaxton gave a big dinner of which about 100 persons partook. TL 17 Sep 1896
Mabel Tate and E.F. Bones were married in Benton last week. E.F., or “Dip” as he is familiarly known, is a first-class job printer. EP 24 Sep 1896
I.O.O.F. Resolutions of Respect — Death of James Dorris. TL 24 Sep 1896
Uncle Tommy Hunt, 79, died Saturday north of Carterville. TL 24 Sep 1896
Willie Duncan, only son of Hon. John H. Duncan, died Saturday. He was taken sick with scarlet fever during the holidays in 1895 and from that day until last Saturday he suffered untold agonies. Burial was in New Cemetery. TL & EP 24 Sep 1896
Mrs. Eskew, of Benton, came down to attend the funeral of her nephew, Willie Duncan. TL 24 Sep 1896
Liberty — Another new boy at R.L. Ozment’s. TL 24 Sep 1896
John Matthews, of this city, and Lyda Kelton, of Paducah, were married last Sunday. The groom is an employee of the Illinois Central R.R. The bride is 18 years old. EP 24 Sep 1896
Non residence notice — Diana J. Turner vs Geo. W. Turner, bill for divorce and cancel mortgage. EP 24 Sep 1896
October
H. Olian died at the residence of Jack Roberts in this city 23 Sep of abscess of the liver. The remains were taken to St. Louis for burial. He was born in Stabien, Russia Poland in 1868 and came to this country in 1885, embarking in business in New York City. From there, he went to Troy, NY and then came to Macoupin County and then to Carterville in 1888 where he embarked in the clothing business. TL 1 Oct 1896
Tom Huffman, of this city, and Etta Reeves, of Fredonia, were married last night. TL 1 Oct 1896
Alexander Hunt, of Lawrence County, attended the Marion Fair last week. He is 72 years old and was never at a county fair before. He is a brother of Uncle NEWT Atwood’s wife and used to live in this county. At the age of 18, he took a wife 15 years his senior. She died last May. They left the county 58 years ago. Upon his first visit to his sister in over half a century, he entered the house and asked for alms just as a tramp, to test his sister’s memory. Her memory is at fault and whose would not be by a lapse of 50 years? EP 1 Oct 1896
Notice of adjustment — Sarah T. Pavey admrx estate of W.H. Pavey EP 1 Oct 1896
Carbondale Herald — William M. Hindman was born 3 Oct 1831 in Williamson County, IL and died 22 Sep 1896 at his home in this city. He married first Mrs. Sidney Russell Williams by whom he had eight sons and three Daughters, Six Sons and Two Daughters Surviving. He Married Second Mrs. Martha Waggoner who survives. He served three years in Co G 81st Illinois Infantry. Before and after the war, he was a teacher and practiced medicine, was township treasurer in Eight Mile Township more than twenty years and was chosen justice of the peace several times. Comrades-in-arms of John R. [H?] White Post G.A.R. served as pall bearers. TL 8 Oct 1896
Johnston City
A fine boy arrived Saturday at the home of Jack Hartwell.
Rev. Nolen, newly elected pastor of the Baptist Church, held his first services there Saturday and Sunday.
Eugene Eubanks, of Marion, has placed a nice line of drugs in Jess Copher’s building.
School began last Monday and is progressing nicely under the control of Miss Rosa Felts. Several persons living just outside the incorporation are trying to petition in this school district. Of course, each one desires to be convenient to the school house, but this district has already 100 children of school age and this should be taken into consideration. TL 8 Oct 1896
J.C. Swan, of Crab Orchard, and Laura Mosley were married last Thursday. EP 15 Oct 1896
Court notes
T.W. Cottrill, assault with deadly weapon, nol. pros.
John Moore, burglary and larceny, acquitted
Rily Price, burglary & larceny, sentenced to penitentiary
W.J.C. Cappaway, burglary & larceny, sentenced to penitentiary
Divorces:
Florence Parks Vs W.M. Parks
Carrie Dorris Vs Leroy Dorris
Mary A. McGowen Vs Marion McGowen
Alma McCarty Vs Joseph D. McCarty
Valera Wingfield Vs Samuel Wingfield
Minnie Brooks Vs Wm. L. Brooks
Elvira Wolf Vs Joseph Wolf
Albert Mikel Vs Stella Mikel
Martha Beasley Vs Wm. Beasley EP 15 Oct 1896
Uncle Harris Moren, 87, died yesterday at his home 5 miles east of Marion. He was one of the oldest settlers of this county and remembered when hazel, blackjack and sumac grew so thickly where our city now stands, that one could scarcely force his way through. Burial will be in Davis Prairie Church yard. EP 15 Oct 1896
A.J. Sanders died 27 Sep at home four miles northwest of Marion. Burial was in the family cemetery near his home and in the neighborhood where he had spent the 30 years of his life in such a manner that all who knew him liked him. He leaves his companion, four little children and an aged mother. EP 15 Oct 1896
James C. Swan & Laura Mosley were married 8 Oct. TL 15 Oct 1896
Mrs. Maud 0. Askins died Tuesday. She was the eldest daughter of Mrs. Vina Owens of Bainbridge. Burial was in New Cemetery. TL 15 Oct 1896
Jim Pike, village clerk of Johnston City, went to Colorado last Friday. EP 22 Oct 1896
William E. Sasseen and Emma T. Wilder were married last Sunday at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. W.W. Wilder. EP 22 Oct 1896
Off to Malden, Mo in a wagon! They passed through this city Monday, early. The party consisted of Mrs. Lary Boyd and son W.T. Boyd and Messrs. Martin and Thomas Duncan of Lake Creek. They go to visit relatives and will spend a week there. EP 22 Oct 1896
Absher
India Parks, a Dykersburg girl, and W. Brandon, of Independence, Saline Co, were married last Thursday.
Uncle Wyatt Ferrell, the political and society leader of Heelstring, married A. Wolf Thursday. EP 22 Oct 1896
J.D.F. Jennings Killed — The sad story of the killing of Ed Jennings by Temple Houston in a saloon in Woodward, Oklahoma some months ago is followed by chapter No. 2, reciting the death of the father, Judge Jennings by the same man in the same saloon Monday of last week. The Jennings family, while here were known as daring and by no means strictly law-abiding people, yet the tragic ending of the two mentioned was not expected as it occurred. The slayer, Temple Houston, son of Gen. Houston, of Texas, is said to be a quiet man, but his record made in the killing of the Jennings family would indicate his will to get away with an enemy. Both father and son fell in the same saloon by the same hand. TL 22 Oct 1896
Charley Starrick had the end of a finger mashed off last Monday while loading lumber. TL 22 Oct 1896
Tick Ridge — F.M. Furlong died Friday. At the Furlong Cemetery, the Masonic Order committed his mortal remains to the bosom of our common mother-earth. TL 22 Oct 1896
Johnston City
James Pike started for Colorado last week. Mrs. Lucinda Wilson, his sister, returned to Colorado, her home, last Saturday.
Dedication services of the Congregationalist Church were held last Sunday. Dr. Tompkins, of Chicago, preached the dedicatory sermon. Services were held again in the afternoon and night. Rev. Watson and daughter, Minnie, of Creal Springs were present. We especially commend the beautiful songs by Miss Minnie, accompanied by the auto harp. TL 22 Oct 1896
J.P. Copeland & Minnie Lillie were married 21 Oct. The groom is well known here, having published the Republican County paper here for years. The bride is one of the leading teachers in the county. TL 29 Oct 1896
Johnston City
Wm. Leigh, who has been very low with consumption the past few months, died Friday. He was buried in the cemetery just south of town.
The little son of Frank Roberts died last Sunday morning. TL 29 Oct 1896
Notice of adjustment — J.F. & G.A. McDonald admrs estate of Wm. A. McDonald. TL 29 Oct 1896
November
Mrs. Annie Groves, wife of James A. Groves, died last Saturday at the family residence in this city. She was 27 years two months and 4 days. She is survived by husband and a small daughter. Burial was in Worley Cemetery. TL & EP 12 Nov 1896
Arthur Roberts, 17-year-old son of J.W. Roberts, living south of and near town, died last Wednesday. Burial was at New Cemetery. EP 12 Nov 1896
Ed Davis, son of Thos. Davis, and Lela Hampton, adopted daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Barham, were married last Sunday. EP 12 Nov 1896
Rev. J.D. Crenshaw, pastor of Makanda M.E. Circuit, was seriously, if not fatally shot, last Friday. It appears he and his 6-year-old son was about to leave the house with a shotgun, going hunting, when by some accident the gun was fired, lodging a load of shot in the back of his head. He stopped at the well to get a drink and either dropped the gun or it fell. Dr. Mitchell, of Carbondale, removed a gill of shot and brains from the wound. Brother Crenshaw has had sad experience with firearms. This misfortune calls to mind his accidental shooting while on the Corinth work some years ago. His many friends in Marion, where he served as pastor 2 years, hope for his recovery. TL & EP 12 Nov 1896
Guardian’s notice — S.H. Bundy, guardian of Alonzo Johnson, minor, to sell real estate in Macoupin County belonging to said minor. Situated in section 6, township 7 north, range nine west, subject to the dower interest of Mrs. Ida Reese. EP 12 Nov 1896
Blairsville — Uncle Rufus Snider died last week. TL 12 Nov 1896
Resolutions of respect — Arthur Roberts, Marion High School student, died 4 Nov 1896. TL 12 Nov 1896
Tick Ridge — Josie Motsinger died 2 Nov 1896. Burial was at Mt. Pleasant. TL 12 Nov 1896
Johnston City
Mr. Kasper Doering has begun a residence over on Missionary Ridge.
A car load of lumber for sidewalks was just received from Whittington last week.
Sidewalks are already being built in different parts of town and ere long each citizen can go to almost any part of town on sidewalks.
Miss Savilla Saul, of the Leigh Hotel, is quite ill at present. She was taken home last Monday.
A seven-pound girl arrived Nov 6 at the home of A.J. Gambill
Sunday School has been reorganized at the Congregational Church and meets at 9:45. TL 19 Nov 1896
Caroline Durham, 69 years & 8 months, died 17 Nov near Union Grove. Funeral at M.E. Church with burial at Old Cemetery. TL 19 Nov 1896
Edw. Stephens & Gloria Cruse were married Saturday.
Chas. Reynolds & Ollie Campbell were married Sunday. TL 19 Nov 1896
Tuesday morning at 1;15, fire consumed the row of frame buildings from East Main Street to the southeast corner of the square. It began in W.L. Simpson’s saloon. North and adjoining was S.C. Dunston’s Saddlery, residence of Thos. Tippy, also household goods belonging to Frank Higgins. Next north was Jacob Fry’s boot, shoe and repair shop. North one door was Samuel Absher’s restaurant. Adjoining this was Crisp & Toney’s barber shop, then the general merchandise store of G.H. Goodall. Upstairs in this building was W.F. Park’s Hotel. East of Goodall’s was F. Ghent’s livery, feed and sale stable. This, except for the saloon of H.N. Boles, south of Simpson’s saloon, is the burned district, every foot of which was burned over. The brick block, southeast corner of the square, H.M. Parks & Co., hardware, Gallagher & Co., furniture, Ingersoll & Sheppard, jewelers, A.E. Bracy, grocery, Westbrook & Son suffered quite a loss, while north of the burned buildings the brick block, beginning with M.W. Robertson, suffered heavy damages. Samuel Jack, meat market, Ed Durham, barber and Keller, restaurant, also sustained damage. TL 19 Nov 1896
Rev. J.D. Crenshaw died at his residence in Makanda last Friday from the gunshot wound mentioned last week. He was conscious the whole time but it was some time before he could understand what the trouble was. Burial was in Carbondale. TL & EP 19 Nov 1896
Chas. Reynolds and Ollie Campbell were married last Sunday. EP 19 Nov 1896
Lizzie Council will offer petition for commutation of sentence or pardon for John T. Council. EP 19 Nov 1896
In Circuit Court, Franklin County, IL, a verdict of not guilty was returned in the case of William H. Mace, charged with the murder of George Lunsford. Mace & Lunsford, together with their wives, attended church at Middle Fork Church in the northeastern part of Franklin County on May 24. The families had always been on terms of friendship. After the services, Mace gave some candy to Lunsford and Judd Smith, son-in-law of Mace and also to the children. Lunsford was immediately attacked with convulsions and died in about forty-five minutes, the candy having no bad effect on the others. A chemical analysis of the contents of the stomach of Lunsford developed traces of strychnine poison. TL 26 Nov 1896
Johnston City
Dr. Boswell is erecting an office behind Eubanks’ drug store and the Leigh Hotel.
Mr. Simp Leigh, died of consumption last Thursday. He leaves a wife.
Bob Moore & Samantha Roberts were married Wednesday.
The inside work of the Baptist Church is being rapidly pushed and will be completed soon. TL 26 Nov 1896
Davis Prairie
Capt. F.M. Norman celebrated his 70th birthday on the 20th at his home three miles east of Marion. He was born 20 Nov 1826. At the 11th hour, he was surprised at the appearance of seven sons and three daughters, their wives and husbands and their children, all numbering 42 – 7 sons, 3 daughters, 32 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. By high noon the table was spread and the fatted turkeys, ducks and chickens were carved. The picture man was sent for and made 21 of the largest sized photos. He cast his first vote for James K. Polk in 1844, at the age of 23 and voted that ticket up until the Douglass campaign of 1860. After the firing on Ft. Sumpter, he dropped the State Right Doctrine and become a strong advocate of the Lincoln Administration. He has not missed a presidential election since 1846 and for 32 years has voted the Republican ticket without a scratch. TL 26 Nov 1896
Coon Ridge — Troy Peebles, infant son of Wallace Peebles, died last Thursday. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. TL 26 Nov 1896
Hugh Grider, son of J.V. Grider, has been a great sufferer for nearly two weeks. He came home from work complaining of pain in his face from a sore near his eye. Dr. Casey was called and he did what he could to relieve his suffering but it grew worse until one eye was lost. He is better now and the chances for recovery are in his favor. There is no hope left for the restoration of his right eye. TL 26 Nov 1896
William Chanabery, of near union Grove, died Wednesday morning of last week, aged 77 years. TL 26 Nov 1896
M.I. Wroton, Rock Creek, died Saturday at his residence. He was a native of Mississippi but lived in this county about 30 years. EP says born South Carolina nearly 68 years ago and settled in Missouri where he taught school. When the war broke out, he espoused the cause of his native state and served under Price and Van Dorn. While serving as a scout, he was captured and paroled. He came to Williamson County about the close of the war. He was much sought after to take charge of refractory and rebellious schools. TL & EP 26 Nov 1896
Marriage licenses for November
Oscar Parks, 20, Creal Springs & Anna Wallace, 20, New Burnside
T.B, Ward, 51, & Rilla T. Hudson, 42, Both of Marion
Ed Davis, 21, & Lela Barham, 19, Both of Marion
Logan Adams, 21, & Emma Ferrell, 21, Both of Absher
Wm. E. Gulledge, 22, & Ida E. Roberts, 16, Both of Marion
Sam Painter, 21, Carbondale & Melissa Boren, 17, Carterville
Bailum Walker, 56, Carterville & Mrs. S.S. Brown, 38, Blairsville
Chas. S. Reynolds, 22, & Ollie G. Campbell, 17, Both of Marion
James E. Stephens, 23, & Gloria Cruse, 19, Both of Marion
R.T. Moore, 32, & Samantha Roberts, 23, Both of Lake Creek
William Harris, 22, & Ida Patterson, 19, Both of Corinth
J.M. Gamlin, 48, Marion & Nancy A. Cash, 44, Pulleys Mill
Pleasant Williams, 25, & Susan Mocaby, 19, Both of Halfway
Horace W. Henry, 29, & Emma Crenshaw, 26, Both of Carterville. EP 26 Nov 1896
December
Chancery sale — W.W. Weaver & Duncan Barter admrs estate of William Barter. TL 3 Dec 1896
John W. Sultzer, of St. Louis, and Lena Duncan, of this city, were married Wednesday night of last week. TL 3 Dec 1896
Bill Newby, of White County, was in town last week. He is showing the effects of age and bad keeping very much. He still claims to be the real Bill Newby who was numbered with the slain on Shiloh battlefield and contends for the allowance of his claim for pension. TL 3 Dec 1896
Several days since a dog belonging to Henry Wickett, about two miles from town, was seen to act very strangely and attacked stock on the farm. On Saturday, a mule made battle on the stock running at large on the place. Two mules were put in the same stall one night and one mule caught the other mule by the leg until its hold was broken by Mr. Wicket in the morning. After separating the two, he haltered the mad mule and started leading it across the field when it attacked its owner. The mule caught Mr. Wicket by the back, tearing his clothing badly and dragging him almost to death before he could extricate himself. Finally, he got hold of his knife, stabbing the mule’s head, but never got loose until he cut his coattail off, by which he was being held. He returned to the house, got his gun and killed the mule. The other mule mentioned is being securely housed at the fairgrounds where C.H. Aldrich is treating the wound and awaiting results. TL 3 Dec 1896
Card of thanks — From W.C. & Cinda Dodd for help in last affliction and illness of our aunt, Caroline Durham. TL 3 Dec 1896
Mrs. T.F. Waters was called to Union County last week on account of serious illness of her mother, Mrs. D.S. Kincy who died soon after Mrs. Waters arrived. Mrs. Kincy survived her husband but one week, who passed away at age 79. TL 3 Dec 1896
Business Cards
Nathan Mead, Mead, Ills, livestock dealer
J.L. Mcintosh, dentist, office in Gallagher building, south side square
W.P. Moore, resident dentist, office in Dunaway building, south side square
A.F. White, real estate and loan agent, Marion, Ill
Fred W. Richert, mechanical and electrical engineer, light, water, power, mining, heating and ventilation, Carbondale, Ill
Dr. Edwards, specialty eye, ear, nose and throat, Paducah, Ky
R.R. Fowler & J.G. Young, lawyers, north side square
E.N. Rice, general blacksmith, North Market Street
A.E. Hinchcliff, painting, decorating, paper hanging
T.A. Henson, the cheapest house in the county, Johnston City
Westbrook Mercantile Co., for next thirty days we will offer our entire stock of goods, cloaks, overcoats and all heavy goods at cost
The Ladies Bazaar, southwest corner square
Denisons
Spieldoch & Bracy
J. Huddleston, General merchant, Crab Orchard, Ill
Gallagher & Co., furniture and undertaking
Marion Marble Co., North Market Street — Groves & Gent TL 3 Dec 1896
Fredonia — Aunt Cinda Myers is at present the guest of her cousin, Josh Tyner, in Jackson County. TL 3 Dec 1896
Tick Ridge — Mrs. Jas. Lowery was again taken to the insane asylum at Anna last week. TL 3 Dec 1896
Lena Duncan & J.W. Sultzer were married 26 Nov at the residence of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Duncan. The groom is from St. Louis, where they will make their home. EP 3 Dec 1896
Hezekiah Davis, of near Crab Orchard, and Mrs. Alice Newman, of this city, were married last Thursday. EP 3 Dec 1896
Mrs. Mamie Jenkins Lewis, wife of Wm. Lewis, formerly of this city, died at her residence in St. Louis Thursday of consumption. Burial in New Cemetery. TL & EP 10 Dec 1896
Iva Lewis, 12, youngest daughter of Commissioner Lewis, died last Tuesday of typhoid. The readers will call to mind the sad chapter in Mr. Lewis’ family heretofore mentioned, caused by that dreadful disease, typhoid. This is the third daughter Mr. Lewis has lost within less than eight? months. TL & EP 10 Dec 1896
Charles Lowe & Edna Holland were married Wednesday of last week at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Brice Holland. EP 10 Dec 1896
Dwina — Uncle Pete Roofing died last week of pneumonia. TL 10 Dec 1896
County Court
Elbert Thompson, carrying concealed weapons, guilty, $25 fine and costs.
T.L. Dowell, Wm. Collins and Green Fields, “attempt to instigate the commission of a crime.” Motion to quash was sustained and the defendants went out of court. The particulars of this case rest in the fact that some parties were solicited to vote the republican ticket last month. The facts show that the defendants can afford to go to trial in any court of record. Other cases will be reached during the term. TL 17 Dec 1896
The funeral for Mrs. Mary H. Davis (Rentfro) was conducted by Elder J.G. Burdick and T.J. Vanhorn in Ensminger Cemetery 11 Dec. Mrs. Davis was born 6 Jul 1828 and was 68 years 5 months and 2 days old. Three sons and one daughter are left. TL 17 Dec 1896
Chas. Sullivan died at his residence east and near town on the 9th. TL 17 Dec 1896
A two-week-old infant of Mr. & Mrs. I.T. Bower died last Saturday night at the residence in West Marion. Burial was in McInturff Cemetery, 2 miles south of Marion. TL 17 Dec 1896
A little child of Mrs. Thompson had its leg crushed in a wagon wheel near Crainville Wednesday of last week, causing amputation near the hip joint. The operation was performed by Drs. Ferrell, Perry and Vick of Carterville. TL 17 Dec 1896
N.H. Hicks, of Pulley’s Mill, is administrator of the estate of his father who died about three weeks ago at the age of 80. His mother, still older, survives but is in feeble health. TL 17 Dec 1896
Allen Holderfield & Edna Mifflin were married last Thursday. EP 17 Dec 1896
Charles Sullivan died Wednesday of last week at his home three miles east of Marion. He was about 62 years old. Burial was in Worley Cemetery. EP 17 Dec 1896
Adjustment notice — W.C. Dodd, exec estate of Caroline Durham EP 17 Dec 1896
Cottage Home — A boy was born to W.A. Ogden. He weighed 4 or 5 pounds. This is their 12th child, 6 boys and 6 girls, 2 boys and 2 girls dead. EP 17 Dec 1896
Court notes
Sam Robertson was ordered to pay Kate Warren $50? now and $40 a year in quarterly payments for 9? years for the support of her child of which the jury decided he was the father. [paper dim and hard to read] EP 24 Dec 1896
Johnston City
Valle Bostes, 3-year-old child of T.A. Bostes, died Saturday of brain fever. The remains were taken to Thompsonville for burial.
The people of Johnston City were surprised last Sunday by the announcement of the marriage of Eugene Pike and Millie Chapman, both residents near the old town. Mr. Pike owns a house in the southwest part of town where they will make their home.
Joen [John?] Hofart, living about three miles vast [east?] of here, who has been delivering ties here the past few days, started home Friday about 5 o’clock with some friends and three tie makers who board with Mrs. Farcum, north of the old town about two miles. Some of the gentlemen in a buggy had pssed [passed?] on and trouble arose with the others. Hofart was found unconscious about 2 in the morning and is now in a serious condition, having spoken but two words since the mishap. State’s warrants were issued for the tie makers with two captures as yet. TL 24 Dec 1896
Isaac Weeks, one of the oldest citizens of this county, died Saturday at his residence in Northern Precinct. His exact age we have been unable to ascertain, but he was near 90 years. He is one of the pioneers of this county. Undertaker A.B. Scurlock attended the funeral and reports the injury of one of the family by a horse falling through a bridge with him. TL 24 Dec 1896
J.T. Rainey was tried on a plea of insanity Monday but before a verdict was reached it was ascertained that a charge of crime was pending against him and that offense had to be disposed of before proceeding further with the insanity charge. TL 24 Dec 1896
Herrin — John S. Perry died Tuesday last. Burial was in the Perry Cemetery where his father, mother and two brothers were laid to rest. TL 24 Dec 1896
Palzo — We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Laney. She leaves a husband and 5 children. TL 24 Dec 1896
Lake Creek
Mrs. Nannie Zimmer, who has been confined to her room the past year, died 26 Dec.
Charlie Ruffing and Nancy Harris were married last Sunday. EP 31 Dec 1896
Notice of adjustment — A.J. Kimmel admr estate of W.P. Burns.
Admrx sale — Martha Munroe admrx estate of Albert Munroe EP 31 Dec 1896
Palzo — Lewis Holmes passed into the beyond on Christmas Eve. IL 31 Dec 1896
Johnston City
Mrs. Kate Sizemore died Monday of pneumonia fever. Mary C. Sizemore, wife of Thomas. Burial in Barham Cemetery.
A ball was held Thursday night in city hall. TL & EP 31 Dec 1896
Botsie Hines & Lizzie Rendleman were married yesterday. EP 31 Dec 1896
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 6)