Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, Marion Monitor (MM) and Egyptian Press (EP)
June
Deaths – Wesley Council committed suicide by drinking 2 ounces of laudanum last Sunday night at 7:30. He died in about one hour. He purchased it at the drug store and an empty vial was found in his saloon. When he went home a short time after purchasing it, he told his little boy to take care of his pocketbook as he was going to die. He was 42 years old and leaves a wife – his second one to whom he had been married 7 or 8 weeks -and 3 children. EP 1 Jun 1882
Lena White, daughter of T.C. and Emma of Carterville, died 26 May, 2 years 10 months 2 days.
“Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade, Death came with friendly care The open bud to Heaven conveyed And laid its blossom there.
Lake Creek – The son of George and Mary Holland died 17 May. MM 1 Jun 1882
Adi. notice – Z. Hudgens adm. estate of Mary A. Roberts EP 1 Jun 1882
Tax purchase – Stephen McDonald purchased land assessed to the estate of Ellas
Teal. MM 1 Jun 1882
Clips from Southeast Missouri – Mrs. T.C. Watkins, formerly of Marion, is spending a couple of months in Illinois, visiting friends. – Buck and John Robinson, of old Williamson, have proved to the Missouri farmers that they know what they are about when they take hold of a plow. John Clyburn, also of Williamson, is making his mark as a hard worker. Charleston is improving rapidly this summer.
T.C. Watkins was recently appointed agent of Southern Express Company at Charleston. He assumed his duties last week and was placed in charge of the office.
Jacob R. Watkins, formerly of DuQuoin, is assistant messenger of Pacific Express Company, on the Cairo, Arkansas and Texas Railroad.
John Hamilton, of DuQuoin, is mail messenger on the Cairo, Arkansas and Texas Railroad. MM 1 Jun 1882
Dick Owens, one of the convicts sentenced from this county last week, made his escape. He managed to slip his handcuffs off just before arriving at Chester. Sheriff Duncan received a dispatch that Owens was captured by Mr. Easterly and is under arrest at Ava. MM 1 Jun 1882
On May 29, the southbound Cairo passenger train struck Charles Bratten and Alfred Bridges one mile south of Vienna. Bratton, son of Dr. George Bratten, was killed instantly and Bridges was badly injured. Both lived at Vienna. MM 1 Jun 1882
Dr. Theo Hudson returned last Saturday from a trip to Tennessee. He reported a pleasant time fishing and rambling over the rock bound hills of Cheatham County. MM 1 Jun 1882
The sheriff and deputies took the following prisoners to Chester: Pat Connor, 25 years for murder; Ed Calvert, 1 year for burglary; Dick Owens, 3 years for burglary; Dick Boren, 4 years for burglary and horse stealing; J. A. Alsup, 5 years for horse stealing. Freeman Russell was also with them to serve out the balance of his term. He had been a witness at a trial. MM 1 Jun 1882
James Warren and Mrs. Sallie Metzger, of Carterville, were married 28 May. She is the widow of Theodore Metzger who was killed by Pat Connor last summer. EP 1 Jun 1882
Williamson County girls are as handsome as red shoes. EP 1 Jun 1882
Levi Simmons had Doctors Denison and Mitchell cut out a cancer on his upper lip last week. Though an old man, he bore up well. MM 8 Jun 1882
Resolutions of respect, 18 May – Herrin’s Prairie Grange 1497 – Death of Alexander H. James. Sympathy to his wife and children. MM 8 Jun 1882
Some eight years ago, I opened a new field on my farm and in a short time a spring made its appearance, which led me to erect a small tenant house nearby. Several families have lived in the house and used the new spring water. There being such a wonderful change produced in said people, caused me to think there might be great healing powers in the spring water. I carried it to Chicago and had it analyzed by J.M. Oughtan. Medical men inform me these waters will positively cure cancer, diabetes, Brights Disease, kidney & liver complaints, dyspepsia, rheumatism and many similar troubles. The water is abundant and can be obtained by the barrel and keg, free. E.G. Creal MM 15 Jun 1882
Deaths – Uncle Wiley Chamness, one of the oldest citizens of Williamson County and for 50 years a minister of the Baptist Church, died last Friday at his home 5 miles southwest of this place. EP 15 Jun 1882
Robert Bates, serving 2 years for larceny from Gallatin County, died last Friday of pneumonia at Chester.
The city marshal, Smith, of Mt. Vernon, who shot and killed Mr. Yost a few weeks since, died last week. Death was caused by amputation of a leg, wounded by his captors. MM 15 Jun 1882
J.W. Bales, an old man who for years lived a lonely life about 3 miles from Vienna, was found dead the day after his murder with his feet burned and blistered and his head split open. The axe was laying on the floor by the body. He was killed for his money. MM 15 Jun 1882
Attachment notice – JO C. Stark vs B.G. Hilliard.
Sheriffs sale -Judgment against W.A. Waggoner, in favor of G.W. Waggoner. Adi. notice – Melissa J. James admrx. estate of Alexander H. James. Chancery sale – Nancy and Henry Glenn vs Sarah M. Gregory et al -partition. EP 15 Jun 1882
Deaths – James Vaughn who killed the city marshal of Tamaroa was hanged at Pinckneyville last week.
Grandmother Willeford, 73 years old, died last Thursday at the home of her son-in-law,
A.B. Scurlock, 3 miles east of here. Her son, Dr. George W. Willeford of Glendale, Indiana, was at her bedside during her last week of illness. MM &EP 22 Jun 1882
Remember death is certain! Have you got your husband’s or wife’s or sister’s or sweetheart’s picture? If not, go to the Art Gallery over Mitchell’s Drug Store and have them taken. A.T. Wiley, artist. MM 22 Jun 1882
Robert M. Willeford & John D. Neeley, admrs. estate of H.F. Willeford vs Susan D. Cash, Hanibal Cash, Minerva L. Howerton James E. Howerton, Elizabeth R. Willeford, Dorthea D. Cash, Green B. Cash & Nancy M. Willeford – petition to sell real estate. MM 22 Jun 1882
Sheriffs sale – Judgment against L.C. Fuller and John A. Enock in favor of W.M. Caplinger, guardian &c. EP 22 Jun 1882
Mrs. M.C. Campbell went to St. Louis to meet her sister, Clementine Cunningham of Utah Territory. The two arrived here Monday. Miss Cunningham emigrated from here to Utah with her father, Captain John M. Cunningham 14 years ago. EP22 Jun 1882
A.M. Sargeant, Shawneetown, has absconded leaving bondsmen to pay defalcations of several hundred dollars. It is unnecessary to say he is a Republican. EP22 Jun 1882
Carbondale Free Press – Mrs. W.H. Bundy, formerly Belle Warder, who has been in the south during the last year, returned to the home of her parents here Wednesday. There is no improvement in her health. EP 22 Jun 1882
Sam Redden will be hung Sep 15 for the murder of Zimmerman at Mound City Junction several years ago. MM 29 Jun 1882
Nine pounds of coffee for $1 at Askew & Co. MM 29 Jun 1882
Adi. notice – John M. Edwards admr. estate of CM. Edwards. MM 29 Jun 1882
Sam Russell who has been in jail a number of months, was released on bail Friday. EP 29 Jun 1882
Chancery sale – John R. Stewart vs W.A. Ferrell, Jane Ferrell et al, foreclosure.
Elizabeth Krysher vs William L. Stearns et al, foreclosure
Mackey, Nesbit & Co. vs W.L. Starrett et al, foreclosure.
William Rickords vs Andrew J. Mann, Fredonia C. Mann, Judah E. Edwards, John D. Edwards et al, foreclosure.
Goddard, Peck & Co. vs Henry W. Norman and Harriet Norman, foreclosure. John R. Little admr. estate of John L. Dunaway vs Hamilton M. Basinger et al, foreclosure.
Emily A. Mitchell et al vs Mary A. Askew et al, foreclosure. EP29 Jun 1882
July
John L. Bulliner, sentenced in Jackson County in 1876 to 25 years for complicity in the murder of G.W. Sisney, was pardoned last Saturday. He returned home to the western part of the county on Monday. He is said to be in excellent health. EP 6 Jul 1882
Chancery sale – John Palmer vs H.C. Palmer et al, foreclosure. John R. Stewart vs W. A. Ferrell et al, foreclosure.
Final settlement – J.C. Everett and Mary Benson admrs. estate of F.M. Maxey, deceased. EP6 Jul 1882
Dr. J.L. Wolf, Carterville, IL, physician and surgeon. Successfully treats all diseases, especially those of a chronic character, such as scrofula and chronic diseases of the eye and ear. Office in the Pribble House. Respectfully tenders his services to the people of town and country. EP 6 Jul 1882
Vienna Times – Archie Ridenhower, about 60 years old, committed suicide Tuesday by hanging himself with a plow line in his house. His wife and daughters were in the yard, his wife returned to the house and found him. He was of intemperate habits until recently. MM 6 Jul 1882
Chancery sale – Joseph J. Vick, guardian etc, vs William A. Fry, foreclosure. Isaac Hanks et al vs George J. North and Fredonia North, foreclosure. EP 13 Jul 1882
Johnson County Journal – John E. Hunsaker and the deputy sheriff of Union County arrested Tom Church who ran away after Bales was murdered in Alexander County the 4th. Church said he did not do it but knows who the guilty parties are. Upon his statement, James and John Sanders and Moses Bridges have been arrested. Church says he was at Sanders’ on the night of the murder and played cards with the boys to see who would go and bring wood. (This was a blind to deceive the women.) They all started after wood and went to Bayles’ and committed robbery and murder. MM 13 Jul 1882 [MM 20 Jul says the story by Church was a farce and he was bound over for perjury.]
Charley Lee and Charley Dunaway got into a difficulty last Thursday evening in front of the Cline House. Shots were fired. Brack Lee also was involved. MM 13 Jul 1882
Harrisburg Chronicle – Judd Jenkins of Williamson County is visiting his half brother, W.H. Howell, here. MM 13 Jul 1882
Sarah Lang, aged 51 years and 22 days, wife of P.H. Lang, died the 10th of consumption and was buried at William Aikman’s. She leaves a husband and daughter. EP 13 Jul 1882
Our people are again complaining about being pestered by poor house inmates, Jim Emerson especially. He was engaged in two fights at the fairgrounds on the 4th. He is quarrelsome. Mr. Cash is overseer. EP 13 Jul 1882
Golconda Herald – A man named Tolly was lynched. The mob then returned to Elizabethtown and got Smith, a harmless colored man and brutally shot him near Three Mile Creek, a short distance from Shelterville and threw his body in the creek. MM 20 Jul 1882
Steve Culbreth, a young man confined to the county jail for burglary, has been acting crazy for some time past and Tuesday forenoon amused himself by howling out nursery rhymes, to the great discomfort of the neighborhood EP 20 Jul 1882
Sheriffs sale – Judgment in Johnson County against J.R. Maliar, William Maliar and John Adams in favor of Wilson Sewing Machine Co. EP 20 Jul 1882
John A.H. Lowery, boss machinist and time keeper at Mt. Carbon Coke Oven, drowned Monday in the Big Muddy. MM 20 Jul 1882
The nine year old son of John White, living a few miles southwest, had his arm almost torn off last week when his hand was caught in the belt of a wheat thresher. MM 20 Jul 1882
Malden, Missouri Clipper – Theodore McHaney, and Dr. Well McAnally of Kennett and R.H. McHaney of Maiden started Tuesday for Cairo on business. Mr. McAnally is spoken of as a candidate for sheriff, but not for collector. MM 20 Jul 1882
William E. Hearn, aged 53 years, died of consumption the 23rd at his residence at Corinth. He was a teacher and was a member of the M.E. Church 37 years. MM&EP 27Jul 1882
A.F. White returned home yesterday from Battle Creek, Michigan. Mrs. White will probably stay several weeks. MM 27 Jul 1882
The well on the northeast corner of the square has been cleared of rubbish and is furnishing a bountiful supply of water. MM 27 Jul 1882
Lafayette Hunter, once of Williamson, has been retained as principal of Grayville Public School. The price is $75 per month. MM 27 Jul 1882
Walter G. Seaver, city editor of the Evening News at St. Joseph, Missouri, spent a few days in this city, the guest of his uncles, Dr. E.L. and Charlie Denison. MM 27 Jul 1882
August
Mr. M. Cantor and family left Thursday for New York City and will reside there permanently. EP3 Aug 1882
In Carterville, Marion Teague married the widow of Wesley Council. EP 3 Aug 1882
Deaths – Mary E. Deloach, 6 month old daughter of John W. and Barbara Deloach, died Sunday night. Buried Marion Cemetery. MM says died Monday.
A young man named Wilburn, living in the northeast part of the county, accidentally shot and killed himself while hunting one day last week. EP3 Aug 1882
J.T. Rainey, tax assessor, reports 1846 dogs in this county. MM 3 Aug 1882
Good coffee -10 pounds for $1
Good brown sugar – 10 pounds for $1
Quinine pills, 2 grain – 25 cents a dozen
Chicunidia pills, 2 grain -15 cents a dozen
No. 2 castor beans -15 cents a pint
At Benson’s Drug Store MM 3 Aug 1882
At Jonesboro, a few weeks ago, Anderson Jones killed his son William Jones with a knife. On the 17th, he was riding a horse when a runaway team came upon him. The tongue of the wagon struck his horse and was thrust thru him, killing him instantly. Mr. Jones was thrown some distance, striking his head and fracturing his skull, causing his death. MM 3 Aug 1882
Chancery sale – Elizabeth Odle vs Mary Maxey et al, partition. EP 3 Aug 1882
We have an average, of 100 visitors per week. I am building a house with bathroom attachments over the springs. E.G. Creal. MM 10 Aug 1882
Steve Culbreth, a prisoner at the county jail, became so boisterous and foul mouthed last week that the authorities gagged him, handcuffed him and chained him to the floor of the cell. He is feigning insanity. EP 10 Aug 1882
Saturday night five men went to the home of John Sandusky who lives on the Shawneetown Road 4 miles from Benton and called for a drink of water. Sandusky said he would bring it out but they walked in and began to dance and parade their revolvers. They made a grab for his girls. One got away but one was caught and taken out and kept all night. They were all armed with revolvers and the girl says she was compelled to submit to their wishes. One of the villains, Quincy Downs, was caught and is now in jail. They should all be arrested and be treated according to the old code. A sharp knife will cure such pranks quicker and make them stay cured longer than any other method. EP 10 Aug 1882
Jonathan Groves and Sarah Wright were married Thursday at Hotel de Perkins. [County Jail. Jack Perkins is the jailer.] EP 10 Aug 1882
The jury paid a visit to the jail Thursday for the purpose of inquiry into the case of Steve Culbreth and pronounced him sane. Since the inquiry, he has acted worse than before. EP 10 Aug 1882
Sheriff’s sale – judgment against W.J. Stone in favor of Alfred Hooker. Judgment against John C. Tanner in favor of J.J. Ganald Lumber Co. EP 10 Aug 1882
John Havrick Jr., drug clerk at Belknap, committed suicide last week by taking poison. He was about 24 years old. The local, papers say whiskey was the cause. MM 10 Aug 1882
Anna Advocate – Frances Jones, widow of the late William. G. Jones, filed suit against Benjamin F. Sams, T.J. Brown, Robert S. Reynolds and W.S. Day for $5,000 damages. Her husband was fatally wounded while intoxicated in Sam’s saloon by his father. MM 10 Aug 1882
Resolutions of Respect – Andrew Jackson Lodge, in the death of Brother W.E. Hearn. MM 17 Aug 1882
Steve Culbreth was tried in County Court for insanity and larceny and found not guilty. MM 17 Aug 1882
Deaths– A little boy of Dr. McDonald of Crab Orchard, died
Survivors of the 18th Illinois have learned of the death of Col. Lawler. Peace to his
ashes.
Miss Sallie Hays received word last Tuesday of the death of her brother John Hayes in New Mexico. He was 26 years old and had been west for a few years. About midnight Friday night, William Pinkston who lives near Fitts Hill in Franklin County, heard a noise in his granary and took a shot gun outside. He saw a man and ordered him to go back or he would be shot. The man fired two shots from a revolver and Pinkston returned fire, striking Green Carr who came out of the granary. A partly filled sack of wheat was emptied, and a rough bed made. He died in great agony at 8 the next morning. MM 17 Aug 1882
Walter P. Moore left Monday for Mayfield, Kentucky. We are sorry to lose him and the band especially regrets his absence. EP 17 Aug 1882
Captain George W. Goddard fell senseless in front of his office on the east side of the square last Thursday. Friends took him home and he died in 5 minutes. He served in the Mexican War and was Captain of Company C 31 Regt. 111. Vol. in the Civil War. He was shot through the leg then and the wound never healed. A post mortem showed death was from a rupture of an artery near the unhealed wound or an abscess. He was 56 years and 11 months old. He left a wife – the second one – and three small children by his first wife: Mr. Thomas Goddard, Mr. Priestly Goddard, Mr. Douglas Goddard and Mrs. William Swindell to mourn his sudden taking off. [Should say three small children and these children by his first wife?] At one time he filled both offices of County Clerk and Circuit Clerk and was a Justice of Peace several terms. At the time of his death he was a member of the Royal Templars of Temperance and a Mason. He drew $72 every three months and his widow will draw the same. EP24 Aug 1882
The following grave stones have been furnished by the government and shipped to this place in the care of A.F. White. Most of them are now at the depot, unclaimed. Friends of the deceased seeing this notice will please see that the proper persons call for and put the headstones at the graves of our departed comrades:
Milton B. McCoy, Co C 31st Illinois Infantry,
J. Y. Mitchell, Co E 29th Illinois Infantry
W.R. Nichols, Co C 164th New York Infantry
S.A. Violet, Co C 31st Illinois Infantry
H.S. Coons, Co 1118th Illinois Infantry
T.F. Owen, Co C 31st Illinois Infantry
G.W. Scott, Co C 31st Illinois Infantry MM 24 Aug 1882
George W. Goddard was born 17 Sep 1825 in Johnson County, and moved to Williamson County when a youth. He was elected County Clerk in 1860. He enlisted as First Lieutenant in Company F 31st Illinois Infantry in August 1861. When Captain Looney of Company C resigned, he was promoted to fill the vacancy until forced to leave the Army from the effects of a gunshot wound received in a battle near Big Shanty, Georgia in June 1864. Since then he has filled the office of mayor of Marion and Justice of Peace. Buried in City Cemetery. MM 24 Aug 1882
Adi. notice – CM. Hearn and J.L. Roberts admrs. of estate of Wm. E. Hearn. MM 24 Aug 1882
Nort Rice is happy over the acquisition of a daughter in his household. EP 24 Aug 1882
George W. Goodall and Altha Hundley were married Wednesday last. May their Hun(ey)dley moon last as long as they both shall live and their wedded career in every respect prove Good-All the time. EP 24 Aug 1882
Sheriffs sale – John W. Burton admr. estate of R.M. Hundley. EP 24 Aug 1882
The picnic at Creal’s Spring was largely attended The crowd was estimated at 2,000. The spring held out well, the water standing 6 feet all day. Tuesday of next week, the county surveyor will be on hand to lay out a town plat. MM 31 Aug 1882
Water from Spring #3 will be of great value to overworked professional men and to women suffering from the effects of over-lactation, nerve exhaustion, female weakness, hysteria, nervous headache and painful menstruation. Men suffering from failing mental or physical energy will be at once benefited by this water. Lester R. Keeley, surgeon C&A RR. MM31 Aug 1882
William Marten of Carbondale and Rebecca Robinson of this city were married Sunday at the residence of J.L. Adams in this city. EP 31 Aug 1882
The Sabbath School picnic at Perry’s Camp Ground last Sunday afternoon was a success, notwithstanding the intervention of a rain shower. EP 31 Aug 1882
Mt. Vernon news – A.M. Pace, Esquire, who has severed connection with the firm of Evans, Pace & Co. of Marion, has been visiting friends and relatives here. He started for Oak Valley, Indian Territory where he expects to engage in business. Mrs. Pace is with us until her husband is settled in his plans for the future. EP 31 Aug 1882
Richard Deason, aged 10 years, tried to jump on a train with some friends and was thrown under. His leg was mangled and amputated 2 or 3 inches below the knee. EP 31 Aug 1882
Admr. sale of real estate – A.T. Jones admr. estate of A. J. Morgan. Sheriffs sale – judgment against Thomas R. Davis in favor of E.E. Mitchell.
Notice to William Eddings to show reason why a conservator should not be appointed to manage and control his property in accordance with petition of James W. Carver. MM 31 Aug 1882
Deaths – The 8 year old son of Dr. John Huddleston of near Crab Orchard died Monday of diptheria.
The 23 year old son of John Chapman, 7 miles north, died Monday of consumption. EP 31 Aug 1882
Martha A. Follis, age 25 years, wife of William of Lake Creek Township, Scoharie Prairie hung herself Friday. She was found in an outhouse with a piece of rope around her neck that had broken and let her fall. She had not been in her right mind since Christmas and had tried to kill herself at other times. EP & MM 31 Aug 1882
September
Dick Toney, barber, has left Marion and returned to his family in Carbondale. EP 7 Sep 1882
Non-resident notice – Nancy A. Taylor vs William C. Taylor, bill for divorce. MM 7 Sep 1882
W.M. Dillon, 54 and Ellen Lipley, 28, both of Franklin County, were married Tuesday at the Cline House by Elder T.A Benson. MM 7 Sep 1882
D.P. Bayless of near Wolf Creek died Saturday of cancer of the face. He was far advanced in years. MM 7 Sep 1882
Carroll Hopper was shot and killed in Carbondale Sunday while trying to prevent arrest by City Marshal A.D. Hindman. Several drunken hoodlums, white and black, were disturbing the peace and the marshal tried to arrest a black named Henry Woodward, known as “Kang”. Two whites, Hopper and Clay Shook interfered. Dave Connell stepped to the officer’s assistance and settled Shook in short order. The marshal collected a posse of Elias Hindman, Marion Hindman, John H.C Davis and Dave Connell. Hopper drew a sabre and was amusing himself by knocking people down with it. He knocked Davis down. Davis, Marion and Elias Hindman all three shot. One shot killed Hopper. The posse was bound over to await action of a grand jury. Elias Hindman is the father of the other two Hindmans and the father-in-law of Davis. Carrol Hopper was the son of William Hopper an old and respected citizen. Later – The jury’s verdict says Marion Hindman killed him and Elias Hindman, John Davis and Dave Connell are accessories. They were taken to jail to await trial. EP 7 Sep 1882
J.N. Poor and Sallie Duncan were married last Sunday at the residence of the bride’s father, A.J. Duncan. He is a merchant at Vienna. [A lengthy list of gifts.] MM 7 Sep 1882
Deaths – Elizabeth Emeline Davidson, 28, wife of Samuel, died at Dexter City, Missouri on the 22nd. A child was born to her a few days before her death. Mr. Davidson is a former resident of Spillertown but has spent the last 6 months in Arkansas Missouri. He returned to Marion last Thursday and is seeking a home for his little one. MM &EP 7 Sep 1882
Infant twins, a few hours old, son and daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Edwards, died Friday. EP 7 Sep 1882
Robert Sheretz and Mary E. Spain married Aug 30 in Rock Creek Precinct at the home of the bride’s parents. EP 7 Sep 1882
Admr. sale – S.S. Vick admr. estate of E.T. Wiley. EP 7 Sep 1882
Marriages – Frank P. Blair of Cutler and Ida M. Woodworth were married last evening at the home of the bride’s mother in this city.
Ben F. Washburn of Carterville and Ella J. Spiller of Marion were married last evening at the residence of the bride’s father by Rev. Rodman. MM 14 Sep 1882 EP 21 Sep says he is the son of Hon. Jas. M. Washburn and she is the daughter of E. Spiller of the clothing house of Thomas Dunaway. MM 14 Sep 1882
W.H. Campbell tallies one more vote for Grant at his house. In just 21 years from last Thursday, the young man will enter into full citizenship-shake. MM 14 Sep 1882
Creal Springs – Several town lots are sold and there is a great call for lumber. We have about 400 visitors a week. Mrs. William Whitaker has been suffering with rheumatism two years and was not able a good part of the time to be out of bed. After using the water four weeks, she returned home able to do her housework. MM 14 Sep 1882
A subscription is being circulated among the comrade soldiers and friends of the late Rev. L.J. Simpson for the purpose of raising money to erect a monument to his memory, so says the Vienna Times. He was a Chaplain in the 120th Illinois. MM 14 Sep 1882
Griffin J. Baker guardian of Lillian Perhamons, Nettie Perhamons and Mary Viola Perhamons, minors. MM 14 Sep 1882
James Thompson vs William Montgomery and Lizza Montgomery, bill for specific performance.
Malvina J. Tucker et al vs Lewis K. Tucker and Alice T. Tucker, partition of dower.
Helen L. Rogers vs Hiram J. Rogers, bill for divorce.
John F. Sleven guardian of Louis and Adele Garesche vs Thomas E. Sleven et al, foreclosure of mortgage. MM 14 Sep 1882
J.H. Deming, living 4 miles northwest, will go west in about 10 days. He was in the 81st and votes as he shot. MM 14 Sep 1882 MM 28 Sep says he changed his mind and will locate at Creal Springs.
Last week on Wednesday Uncle Jack Perkins received word his son-in-law, John F. Pratt, who lived at Webb City, Missouri, had been killed when he fell through a mine shaft. Uncle Jack went there and Mrs. Pratt returned to Marion. MM 14 Sep 1882
A.F. McInturff will soon pull out for Kansas, his future home. MM 21 Sep 1882
Mr. Hardin Goodall is rapidly recovering from the lengthy illness that has for nearly 9 years kept him in his room, a helpless man. MM 21 Sep 1882
The wife of W.S. Pavey, living 3 miles southeast, died last week on Tuesday. MM 28 Sep 1882
Last Saturday, Mr. Mulkey, policeman, arrested John Cundiff who stabbed him seriously in the bowels. MM 28 Sep 1882
Theodore Hudson vs John Burton admr. estate of R.M. Hundley, Gussie Burton, John W. Burton, Adelle Holland, Romulus D. Holland, Ella Hundley, Grace Hundley, Laura Hundley, Hixy Ann Simmons and Meda Priscilla Simmons – bill for deed and perfect title. The last two are non-residents. MM 21 Sep 1882
W.W. Young admr. estate of Able Hunt will present a final report. He is also admr. estate of George W. Hunter and will do same. MM 28 Sep 1882
George Dahmer, a German farmer, purchased a farm from M.C. Campbell a few miles east of here. EP28 Sep 1882
Rev. G.W. Scawthon, pastor of the M.E. Church was transferred to DuQuoin. Rev. Laird of DeSoto will take charge of the church here. EP28 Sep 1882
October
Elijah Harris is to appear in court and show reason why a conservator should not be appointed to control his property in accordance to the petition of Cynthia Harris. MM 5 Oct 1882
James A. Bainbridge and Irene E. Hargon were married last Tuesday at the residence of Dr. Bentley by Rev. Scawthon. [A lengthy list of gifts.] MM 5 Oct 1882
Mr. Dorris married Rebecca Williams one day last week at the residence of J.M. Cline. EP 5 Oct 1882
Our people can now go to St. Louis, have 5 hours in the city and return home the same day. Nice, that. EP 5 Oct 1882
Non-resident notice – Eoila Holden vs Joseph Holden, bill for divorce. EP 5 Oct 1882
Jack Benson now smiles all over a quarter section of his “physiomahogany.” It made its appearance on the 3rd instant, is a ten pounder and will not wear half hose. EP 12 Oct 1882
In memoriam – Herrin Prairie Lodge AF & AM, death of Brother Alex’r James. EP 12 Oct 1882
Final settlement – James H. Dunihoo admr. estate of Nancy Lipsey. MM 19 Oct 1882
P.H. Lang and Mrs. Amanda Stephens were married last Tuesday. MM 19 Oct 1882
Corinth – Tilman A. Shuler of Findlay, Ohio and Mollie Corder were married 11 Oct at the residence of the bride’s father, W. A. Corder. Mr. Shuler was captivated while employed at the mill here in 1881. After leaving here in April 1881, he has been employed in a mill at Hutchison, Kansas, where they expect to return. MM 19 Oct 1882
Creal Springs – M.J. Ray has a grocery and provision store, Samuel Eckles has a blacksmith shop in course of erection and arrangements are for two hotels, one by Parks & Browning, the other by William Whiteacre. Dr. N.S. White, who is located near the springs will open an office at once. Dr. Snider of Michigan visited and arrangements are being made to locate here at an early day. A sawmill will be erected this coming week by Mr. McInturff. Mr. Creal informs us he has disposed of half the lots in the original town plat and sent for a surveyor to lay out an addition. He sells the lots for $25. MM 26 Oct 1882
Mr. Cole from Wilson County, Kansas is visiting his sister, Mrs. Simmons of the Pulley House. They had not met for 18 years. MM 26 Oct 1882
Mr. Jack Harris of Lake Creek died last Thursday. MM 26 Oct 1882
Mrs. Chanaberry of Lake Creek who has been suffering 5 years with aggravated dropsy, submitted to a surgical operation weeks ago and is improving. MM 26 Oct 1882
Anderson Tetford almost disemboweled his son-in-law named Cash at the house of the former, 8 miles south. The wound is 10 to 12 inches in length. Cash attempted to forcibly enter Tetford’s house to gain possession of a child. MM 26 Oct 1882
Bone Calvert and his wife was thrown from a buggy last Sunday. He was unconscious for quite a while. MM 26 Oct 1882 EP says he was unconscious 20 hours.
Charles H. Dunaway and Ida L. Wiley were married the 25th at the residence of the bride’s parents. MM 26 Oct 1882
Adi. notice – L.E. Simmons exec, of the estate of John R. Boyt. MM 26 Oct 1882
J.P. Roberts, Esquire, State’s Attorney of Pulaski County and proprietor of the Pulaski Patriot, called Tuesday. Joe is jolly, fair and fat. MM 26 Oct 1882
John R. Russell of Eight Mile and Anna Baxter a Jackson County lassie who reside near the same neighborhood, were married the 19th at Simmons House by Rev. A.T. Benson. MM 26 Oct 1882
Final settlement – J.W. Burton admr. estate of William Groves EP 26 Oct 1882
November
Uncle Bone Calvert died at five this morning. MM 2 Nov 1882
The angel of death has again visited the Pavey family, this time taking a wife and mother, Mrs. E. Pavey. MM 2 Nov 1882
E.E. Mitchell admr. estate of John D. Sanders. MM 2 Nov 1882
Admr. Sale Fisher B. Clendenin, admr estate of Thomas Clendenin. MM 2 Nov 1882
N.B. Calvert, 60 years 8 months, died the 2nd. He was thrown from a buggy pulled by a runaway team. He lived on the site of Marion before it was laid off into blocks and streets. He left a wife, sons and daughters. Burial in Marion Cemetery. EP 9 Nov 1882
Harrisburg Chronicle – Lucius Milligan and Abner McGuire who are said to be on their way from Williamson County to Missouri were arrested and committed to jail in Jonesboro. They are accused of theft and afterward killing the bay mare said to be stolen from a man named Rogers near Rileyville. The killing was supposed to be done to avoid detection. MM 9 Nov 1882
Benton Chronicle – Tuesday night 3 masked men entered the house of William Dungey, who lives 6 miles northeast. One held his feet and one held his arms while the third one held a cocked gun to his head and demanded money which was concealed in a stove. They took $50 and some revolvers. MM 9 Nov 1882
Carbondale Press – Potts, who killed Kelly Davis at the fairgrounds a year ago, was recently hung by vigilantes somewhere in Arkansas. It is said he has killed 3 men since the Davis murder. MM 9 Nov 1882
Marriages – Augustus Brown of Bainbridge and Hannah Springs were married at the residence of the bride’s parents.
George Ramsey of Clinton and Annie Herrin of Williamson County were married Nov 2 at the residence of Mrs. Emma E. Ramsey. After dinner they started home to Clinton EP 9 Nov 1882
Benton Chronicle – William H. Crippen, aged 74 years, died of consumption at Elizabethtown, IL on the 3rd. He was born in New York and came to Illinois in 1861. He lived in Marion many years and was one of the oldest and best millers in the state. EP 16 Nov 1882
The county jail burned last Thursday night at 11:30. The household goods of Jailer Perkins and Mal Hargon (who occupied the lower part of building as dwelling) were saved. The jail was built by R.M. Hundley in 1863 at a cost of $9,000. A two story brick, the lower was used for a dwelling and the upper was prison cells. The cells were lined with oak timbers 10 inches square into which were nailed one inch oak planks into which were driven a nail for every square inch of surface. It was 40 feet long and 16 feet wide with a shingle hip roof. There were two prisoners at the time of the fire and one of them gave the warning. Steve Culbreth was the other and he must have set it. There was a stove, coal and kindling in his cell. EP 23 Nov 1882
John C. Gill of Murphysboro was stricken with insanity last week and sent to Anna. MM 23 Nov 1882
Steve Culbreth was found guilty of burglary and sentenced to 5 years. People vs Lewis $10 and 10 days in jail for stealing 30 cents worth of sausage. EP 23 Nov 1882
Sheriffs sale – Judgment against John H. Slankard and John U. Tanner in favor of Havans & Geddes. EP30 Nov 1882
Sheriff Duncan took two men to Chester: Steve Culbreth, 5 years for burglary and arson and Lewis Cleet, 5 years for arson. They fired the jail. EP30 Nov 1882
Sheriffs sale – Judgment against Samuel Williams in favor of Elizabeth Beckhart et al. EP 30 Nov 1882
Foreclosure – Aultman Miller & Co. vs Elizabeth Long et al, George Harris a non-resident.
Divorce notice – Isabella Setree vs George Setree
Attachment notice – Henry G. Price vs Edward Palmer.
My wife, Dora E. Price has left my bed and board with no provocation whatever.
This is to notify the public, generally, that I will not be responsible for any debts she
may contract. Nov 23, 1882 H.G. Price MM 30 Nov 1882
Creal Springs will have a post office in a little while. MM 30 Nov 1882
December
Rev. Charles Henson, aged 32 years, died of typhoid fever at his residence here on Dec 8th. He was pastor of the M.E. Church South here. He was born in Kentucky. His two brothers started to Birmingham, that state, with the remains. EP7 Dec 1883
J.L. Richerson admr. estate of W.L. Baldwin. MM 7 Dec 1882
The report that the colored barber, Dick Toney, had gone the cold pizen’ (poison) route to kingdom come, turns out to have been a mere ruse to rekindle a flame of sacred love in his handsome wife who had cruelly left his bed and board. But it was no go. Richard is himself again. MM 7 Dec 1882
Dr. J.L. Wolf, physician and surgeon, Crab Orchard, IL. Successfully treats all diseases, especially those of a chronic character, such as scrofula and chronic diseases of the eye and ear. Office at residence. Respectfully tenders his services to the people of town and country. EP7 Dec 1882
Chancery sale – Miriam Gambell et al vs Martha D. Maxey et al – partition and assignment of dower. MM 7 Dec 1882
“Buck” Meredith who moved to Cass County, Nebraska has returned. EP7Dec 1882
C.M. Kern, prominent merchant of Marion and Mrs. Mary E. Dunaway were married last Sunday at the bride’s residence by P.H. Lang, Esquire. MM 7 Dec 1882
Solomon Sims, an inmate of the poor farm, died Sunday. EP 14 Dec 1882
Mrs. John W. Deloach who has been confined to the insane hospital at Anna for several months, has regained her reason and was brought home by her husband. EP 14 Dec 1882
Golconda Herald – One Samuel Oxford, residing in Hardin County, while in an altercation with his wife, received from her a cut in the throat which will perhaps prove fatal. His brother, James Oxford, mounted a mule and started to procure a writ for the woman and was thrown and killed. Some two or three years ago, ten men living in Rock Creek bottom, by mutual consent, exchanged wives. One of the ten men was Samuel Oxford. The woman who gave him the death wound was the woman he received in exchange for his lawful wife. MM 14 Dec 1882
A young man named John Kelly committed suicide at Cairo a few days ago by placing his head on the railroad track and allowing the train to pass over it. Continued ill health is said to be the reason. MM 14 Dec 1882
John Perl of Makanda accidentally shot his brother James through the head with a revolver. He lived but a few hours. MM 14 Dec 1882
Free Press – On Saturday, brothers, James and John Perl, about 19 and 17, called on the Free Press for printing of some bills. A troupe had been formed to give exhibitions throughout the country, the first to be at Makanda the following Monday night. They left at 3 and that night met for rehearsing. One of the scenes was a bank robbery. The younger brother played the part of the robber and the other one, James, was a guard whose duty it was to fire a pistol at the robber. The weapon was a revolver, one of the chambers of which had been loaded. The ball crashed through his brother’s brain and he died in a few hours. EP 14 Dec 1882
Carrol Henshaw of Saline Precinct was killed last Tuesday week by a falling tree while cutting timber near his home. MM 21 Dec 1882
Martha C. Hargon, 37 years old, wife of Mal, died at her residence in this city Tuesday. Mr. Hargon and the little one have our sympathy. MM 21 Dec 1882 Age 39 years 3 months 19 days. She contracted a severe cold on the night the county jail burned which caused an affection of the brain. The family lived in the same building. She was the daughter of Uncle Jack Perkins. She left a husband and 3 children. Burial was at Frank Brown’s near Bainbridge. EP 21 Dec 1882
F.M. Sparks and Mary J. Pease were married Dec 24th at the residence of the bride’s parents northwest of town. MM 21 Dec 1882
Hugh Lauder, Carbondale, Williamson County lumber king was here last Thursday. He informed us the town he founded not many years ago in the southwest part of the county, Wolf City, now has 17 houses with prospect for many more. His steam tramway from Wolf City to Bainbridge has proven a splendid success. EP 21 Dec 1882
The old academy building at Mt. Vernon, Illinois, in which Bob Ingersoll taught thirty years ago, has just been torn down to make room for a fine brick. EP21 Dec 1882
Final settlement – Estate of Eldridge Fortner, to James Fortner, Sarah A.
Fortner and Louisa Fortner – Isaac Smith, guardian.
Chancery sale – Morton G. Kimmel vs Ephraim Kimmel, foreclosure.
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment in Franklin County against William S. McGlasson in favor of officers of court, et al, Franklin County. Judgment in Franklin County against B.G. McGlasson. Judgment in Franklin County against Sarah E. Adkins. EP 21 Dec 1882
In County Court this week:
William Frank Carter, gaming, plea of guilty, $10 & costs
Sylvester Sanders, carrying weapon, 2 counts, $10 each count
Grant Fowler, carrying brass knuckles, guilty plea, $10
John Harris, assault & battery, guilty plea, $10
Grant Fowler, carrying pistol, guilty plea, $25
Sol Boles, disturbing worship service, guilty plea, $25
Charles Burnett, disturbing quiet of family, guilty plea, $10
David Barth, flourishing deadly weapon and assault & battery
plea of guilty, $25 first offense, $10 second offense
William Younger, public indecency, guilty plea, $20
Alfred Dodds, carrying concealed weapon, trial by jury, guilty, fined $35
Leander Burnett, gaming, guilty plea, $10
Russell Gower, assault & battery, guilty plea, $10
Silas Parker, carrying concealed weapon, guilty plea, $25
Albert Absher, carrying concealed weapon, guilty plea, $25
Greenwood Norman, contempt of court, not appearing as witness,$2.50
James Ray, carrying concealed weapon, guilty plea, $25
William McClanahan, contempt of court, not appearing as witness, $2.50
William Gallaher, adultery, trial by jury, guilty, $35 EP 21 Dec 1882
W.W. Wilder will open a fine photograph gallery here this week. EP 21 Dec 1882
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Nance Dec 24. EP 28 Dec 1882
Dr. Curtis Brown is building a large hotel at Creal Springs. EP28Dec 1882
Fannie Roberts, daughter of Mrs. C. Roberts, formerly of this city but now of Anna, married William R. Collins of Dubuque, Iowa the 20th. They will make their home in Cairo. EP 28 Dec 1882
An 11 pound boy was born to George Goddard the 24th. EP 28 Dec 1882
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 2)