Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, The Leader (TL), Marion Monitor (MM) and Egyptian Press (EP)
January
A divorce case is pending in Marion County where a wife, 20 years old, asks to be separated from a husband of only 10 less 100. MM 6 Jan 1887
John Braden of Lick Creek, Union County, while covering a barn Christmas morning, slipped and fell and died at nightfall. MM 6 Jan 1887
Master’s sale — Lillies L. Barrns admrx, estate of Joan? M. Grasty, deceased vs John W. Morris. MM 6 Jan 1887
William Ford and David Skidmore were rival barbers in Creal Springs, their shops adjoining. A cistern in the rear supplied water to both. Ford neglected to pay his share for cleaning it out and a fight ensued. Skidmore was assisted by two women. Ford shot Skidmore in the side and one of the women took the pistol away and gave it to Skidmore who placed it to the side of Ford and fired. The shot passed through his bowels and he died 36 hours later — at 6 a.m. Sunday. Ford was 21, deaf and blind. Skidmore was 24. [Lengthy account] MM 13 Jan 1887
Adi. Notice — A.R. Bauder admr. estate of Mary Ward. MM 13 Jan 1887
Petition for pardon of John Quincy Downs, convicted of rape in Nov 1884, Williamson County. John Dillon, Parrish, Ill. MM 13 Jan 1887
Mattie Scurlock, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Scurlock, died Monday. The parents now have another tie beyond the river. MM 20 Jan 1887
Crab Orchard — Frank Parks and Jane Allen were married Thursday. MM 20 Jan 1887
Daniel Sanders, one of Williamson County’s pioneers, died last week and was buried in Cross Roads Cemetery. MM 27 Jan 1887
Lake Creek Marion Follis and Sarah Reed were married Thursday.
Jeff Maxey wears a broad smile. They are both girls. MM 27 Jan 1887
February
Crab Orchard — A boy was born to John Allen. A Republican, too, he says. MM 3 Feb 1887
Eight Mile — Mrs. Chris Moore of Bainbridge Precinct died. MM 3 Feb 1887 Lee Sizemore married Jane Manning of Franklin County the 23rd. MM 3 Feb 1887
Mary Ellen Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Fisher of Bainbridge, died Sunday, aged 3 years. Burial was in Funk graveyard. MM 3 Feb 1887
Corinth – William Chadwell, of the firm of Roberts, Chadwell & Co., died today of typho-malarial fever after an illness of 6 months. MM 10 Feb 1887
Crab Orchard William Dallas and Emma Clarida were married Sunday. MM 10 Feb 1887
Adj. Notice — S.T. Moore admr. estate of Evaline Brim.
Non-resident notice — August Tram and Robert Beaton as trustees of J. & J. Slevin vs J.F. Carver and A.O. Brandriff. MM 10 Feb 1887
Non-resident notice — Mariah Campbell vs John J. Campbell — divorce.
Anna Samples vs William P.? Samples — divorce.
Fannie Chambers vs John A. Chambers — divorce. MM 17 Feb 1887
Rev. Thomas Goodman, who preached the funeral sermon of Thomas Lincoln, father of President Lincoln on Jan 8, 1851, died at home in Charleston, Illinois last Saturday week. He was in the 80th year of his age. MM 17 Feb 1887
Henry Leroy Slater, son of John and Nancy, died Feb 10 in the 21st year of his age at the residence of his mother, 4 miles north of here. He was left fatherless at a young age. He started teaching school at age 19. He leaves an aged mother, stepfather and younger brother. Burial was at Hartwell Church.
Beneath that pain that casts its shade, O’er the moldering heap, My dearest cousin Roy is laid, Till judgment day to sleep. MM 17 Feb 1887
Non-resident notice – Henry Thomas Carter, Mrs. Mollie Carter, Mary A. Ice, Andrew J. Ice, John W. Carter, Laverly A. Carter, Sirena Carter and Lee R. Carter vs Bertha and George Hayes, the last two nonresidents – assignment of dower. MM 17 Feb 1887
March
The old frame mill owned by W.J. Aikman was destroyed by fire at 1 o’clock Sunday morning. The loss was over $1000. No insurance. TL 17 Mar 1887
Guardian’s sale of real estate — W.P. Reese guardian of minor heirs of John M. Kelley, dec.
Tax purchase — J.E. Gallagher purchased land assessed to James White W.P. Goodall, assignee.
To Mary Bulkley and W.C. Gregory — W.P. Goodall purchased land assessed to Mary Bulkley.
To Watt Mofield, John Smith and George Smith’ s heirs –
J.E. Gallagher purchased land — W.P. Goodall, assignee.
W.P. Goodall purchased land assessed to J.H. Smith.
W.P. Goodall purchased land assessed to Samuel Arnold.
James C. Mitchell admr. estate of William N. Mitchell vs Emily A. Mitchell, George L. Mitchell, Ellen E, Starret and Wyatt Starrett her husband, Chloe H. Hinchcliff and Robert M.Hinchcliff her husband, Lou S. Hinchcliff and William H. Hinchcliff her husband, Edward E. Mitchell and Lydia Antoinette Mitchell.
Tax sale — George H. Goodall purchased land assessed to George W. Davis.
Adj. notice — Minerva C.P. Elders admr estate of M.C. Elders.
C.D. Howell admr. estate of Jno. H. Richardson.
George Neely and Rufus Neely admr. estate of John S. Neely.
S.T. Moore admr. estate of Evaline Brim. TL 17 Mar 1887
The Leader is the name of a new paper published at Marion, W.C.S. Rhea and Ed E. Mitchell, publishers. It succeeds the Monitor. TL 17 Mar 1887
A bouncing baby boy is at the home of Dr. J.M. Fowler of Lake Creek Pct. We can count the gain of one more Republican. TL 24 Mar 1887
H.C. Purdy and wife who went to California last winter, returned to Southern Illinois. TL 24 Mar 1887
White School House — A series of meetings closed at White School House with the conversion of 21 souls. Brother Somers, 79, found the savior precious to his soul. TL 24 Mar 1887
Creal Springs — Rev. Wallace moved to Grand Chain and Dr. Sutherland moved to Kansas. TL 24 Mar 1887
Admr. sale of real estate — R.R. Perry admr. estate of Jesse Sanders. TL 24 Mar 1887
County court proceedings:
Jeff King — disturbing neighborhood — jury failed to agree.
James L. Askew — pled guilty to carrying concealed weapon – $25 & costs.
M.W. Manning — cruelty to animals — continued.
William & Ben Gibbs — pled guilty to disturbing neighborhood – $10 & $5 respectively.
First case against C.W. Spiller for obtaining money under false pretenses was continued. Another case of same — not guilty.
Sylvester Edwards — pled guilty to disturbing the peace – $10 & costs plus. A long lecture by States Attorney.
Thomas Killian – $2 for contempt of court — failure to appear as witness.
Sol Boles — guilty of carrying concealed weapon.
David Barth — guilty of neglect as road supervisor.
Daniel Logan Burns — pled guilty of carrying concealed pistol – $25.
George Edwards — charged with assault with deadly weapon — pled to common assault — fined $15 and ordered to work on roads in 5 9-4.
Robert A. Meese — assault with deadly weapon — not guilty.
William Jasper James — disturbing lawful assembly — acquitted.
George Peebles — pled guilty to selling liquor — fined $20.
The case against Henry S. Goe for selling liquor — information stolen while papers were out of clerk’s office. States attorney forced to enter nolle. Guilty party is known and grand jury will consider his case when it meets.
Henry S. Goe — guilty of selling liquor to a minor.
Information against Lyman Carleton quashed & defendant discharged.
Lucian Holland — bastardy — jury failed to agree.
John A. Lee – bastardy — complaining witness dismissed case & judgment rendered against her for cost. TL 24 mar 1887
John A. Logan Jr. married Miss Edith M. Andrews last week in Youngstown, Ohio. TL 31 Mar 1887
Samuel Leipstadt of New York, uncle of M. Cantor and old-time resident of Carbondale and DeSoto, died suddenly at home in New York the 28th. He occupied a very prominent position in Metropolis, being a member of the clothing manufacturing firm of L.A. Michaels & Co. TL 31 Mar 1887
Sealed bids for the burning and delivering of bricks to build a new courthouse will be received at the office of County clerk. TL 31 Mar 1887
Lincoln’s funeral car is now used on a branch of the Union Pacific to transport section hands. It originally cost $30,000 but is now a battered and dilapidated reminiscence. One by one do the scenes made sacred by the great rebellion fade from view and the cherished incidents of an eventful period pass into oblivion. TL 31 Mar 1887
Final settlement notice — William Barter admr. estate of James Barter.
Adj. notice — Amanda C. Bulliner admrx. estate of George W. Bulliner.
Admr. sale of real estate —State of Ill., Saline Co. — Lemuel Garrison admr. estate of George W. Spinks vs Isabella H. Spinks. TL 31 Mar 1887
Corinth George Fitzgerrell, about 16 years, son of Matthew, while engaged with some companions in making a plant bed, was killed almost instantly by a dead tree falling on him. The community sympathizes with the family in this, their second and greater loss. TL 31 Mar 1887
April
W.H. Hinchcliff of Fredonia was in Marion last week. He reports a goodly sized boom there. From 200 to 300 tons of coal are being taken daily out of the new mine and a good-sized town has been laid off. TL 7 Apr 1887
The Circuit Court is engaged in the trial of William C. Parker who is charged with killing Dick Jordan about Mar 1, 1864. Parker has since been a resident of Kansas and was arrested in Franklin County last fall while on a visit to his wife who was lying at the point of death. He has accumulated considerable wealth while in the west and his defense is conducted by Judge Allen, Senator HILL, George Ross and L.D. Hartwell. F.M. Youngblood, J.W. Hartwell and Judge Duncan are assisting the prosecution. TL 7 Apr 1887
Joseph Warder died 2 Apr at his residence in Marion, in the 77th year of his age. He was born near Glascow, Kentucky 9 Sep 1810 and married 3 Feb 1842 near Blue Licks, Fleming County, Kentucky. He moved with his family to Mason County, Kentucky and to Southern Illinois and settled near Vienna where he resided more than twenty years. He moved to Carbondale in 1873. He has been an invalid more than four years and moved to Marion last fall to be with his children. TL 7 Apr 1887
Blairsville — W. Bush died Sunday night at his residence near Blairsville. He was stricken down speechless and helpless on his way home from church the Sunday before his death. His wife died three months and five days before and four weeks ago his mother’s clothes caught fire and she died in twelve hours. The family were members of Bethel M.E. Church south of Blairsville. TL 7 Apr 1887
Corinth — Corinth Post No. 434 G.A.R. installed these officers: Sion M. Otey, Comm. – Ryan C. Byrn, SVC – S.C. Daryea, JVC – William T. Gill, QM — Simon Bacon, Chap.
Bill Smith has returned from Missouri and says Williamson County is the garden spot of the world. TL 7 Apr 1887
Eight Mile — The wife of Frank Bush, living west of Eight Mile, was making soap on the 15th, a windy day. Her clothes caught fire and she died about 4 o’clock the next morning. About 11 or 8 years ago, her daughter was burned under almost similar circumstances. She was 62 years old, a member of the Christian Church and leaves a husband and children, all married. TL 7 Apr 1887
Sheriff’s sale — judgment out of Jackson county against Meredith F. Roy, Samuel Buntin and J.H. Finegan in favor of the People of the State of Illinois. TL 7 Apr 1887
John Sowell of Lake Creek was buried in the new cemetery here last Saturday. TL 14 Apr 1887
There was a verdict of not guilty in the Parker murder case. TL 14 Apr 1887
Dr. W.H. Perry and W.W. Powell Of Carterville left for Kansas Monday with a view to looking up a location. TL 14 Apr 1887
David Skidmore and Hannah Carter were indicted by the grand jury for the murder of Willeford at Creal Springs last autumn. TL 14 Apr 1887
Dick Bruce was sentenced to one year for burglarizing the residence of Dr. M.M. McDonald. He has threatened to make some revelations about the matter and some sensational developments are looked for. TL 14 Apr 1887
Fanny A. Amman was born 29 Jul 1862 near Marion and died 13 Apr 1884 near Elkville. She graduated from Southern Illinois Normal University 10 Jun 1884 and married Mr. Kimball 15 Jun 1884. She took sick in Feb 1886 and went south with her husband in hopes of her recovery but it was in vain and she died seven weeks after her return. She was a member of the M.E. Church 13 years. She leaves a husband, 1 child, father, mother, 1 brother and 2 sisters. She sleeps near Elkville. The robe she was buried in was that in which she graduated and married, thus serving the three greatest events in her life. The night before she died, she said, “I wonder if I shall live until morning?” She said she hoped she would not as she felt she was ready and anxious to go as she felt the Lord wanted her. TL 21 Apr 1887
George W. Darrow has applied for a pardon of Arthur Darrow now in the reform school in Pontiac. TL 21 Apr 1887
Adj. notice — I.N. Walker admr. estate of Louisa McMillan. TL 21 Apr 1887
The Sons of Veterans Camp known as G.W. Sisney Camp No. 56 was instituted recently at Oak Grove, near the Jackson County line with a membership of about 40. The officers are: Capt. – D.C. Brown, 1st Lt. — G.W. Hindman, 2nd Lt. — Ben Provence, O.S. — Robert E. Tyner, Q.S. — Milo Hindman, C.S. — John Vaughn, Chaplain — F.A. McCormac. TL 28 Apr 1887
May
Jessie E. Jackson, 6 years 4 months 5 days, daughter of James C. and Cynthia A. Jackson, died 1 May. Burial was in the new cemetery. TL 5 May 1887
Hendrickson Camp No. 94 Sons of Veterans was organized in this city and mustered in by Col. Abbott, Division Commander. It was named in honor of William Hendrickson. The officers are: Capt. — L.B. Casey, 1st Lt. — Jas. R. Copher, 2nd Lt. — A.M. Palmer, 1st Sgt. — E.E. Mitchell, Q. Sgt. — J.C. Mitchell, Sgt. of G. — J.B. Baker. A.F. White was elected delegate to state encampment. TL 5 May 1887
Chancery sale — August Trum? And Robert Benton, trustees of J. & J. Slevin vs J.F. Carver and A.D. Brandriff — foreclosure.
John W. Carter et al vs Bertha Hayes and George Hayes — partition.
I.N. Walker vs George W. Chitty et al — foreclosure.
J.W. Westbrook & Bro. vs William J. Eaton et al — foreclosure.
Donnell Manufacturing Co. vs Rufus Parker — foreclosure.
Ex parte – William T. Fowler et al — bill for partition.
Admr. sale — J.C. Mitchell admr. estate of W.N. Mitchell.
Notice of adj. — John W. Bell admr. estate of Larinda Bell. TL 12 May 1887
Hugh Graves was adjudged insane and sent to the asylum at Kankakee. TL 12 May 1887
Rev. Crenshaw who accidentally shot himself last week is rapidly improving. TL 19 May 1887
A contract was entered into with Fuller, Sanders & Co. to deliver brick for the new courthouse. It is to be well burned of an even red color with true faces, straight edges and square corners. No “salmon” brick accepted. The work is to begin 1 Apr 1888 and the quantity estimated is between 400,000 and 500,000. The charge is $4.74 per thousand bricks. Charles E. Brush of Carbondale is to furnish plans and detailed specifications for the building at a cost of $200. B.F. Mangold will probably supervise the building. TL 19 May 1887
Chancery sale — J.A. Benson vs Elijah Mcintosh and Della Mcintosh. TL 19 May 1887
“Big Jep” and “Black Bill” Crain, convicted and sentenced to the pen for complicity in the vendetta murders, have served out their time and returned to this county. TL 26 May 1887
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Thompson of San Diego, California, are visiting relatives here. She is the daughter of Jno. S. Eubanks who moved to California in 1860. TL 26 May 1887
Sheriff’s sale — judgment against J.J. Graham, J.A. McKinney, Robert Donovan, J.H. Gunn, L.W. Gunn, A. Dillon, R. Borton, Thomas Stewart and M.A. Smith in favor of John Rendleman as exec. estate of Jacob Rendleman. TL 26 May 1887
June
C.A. Cash and Minnie Reese were married Thursday evening at the residence of the bride’s parents, three miles southeast. The bride is the eldest daughter of W.P. Reese and the groom is a teacher. TL 2 Jun 1887
Dan F. Fitzgerrell and Miss Lina Goddard were married Wednesday of last week at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hendrickson. H is a partner in Fitzgerrell Brothers and a member of the oldest and wealthiest family in Jefferson County. TL 2 Jun 1887
Monday last was the first time decorating services were held over the dead in our city
cemetery. The number of soldiers buried here are small:
Civil War:
Captain George C. Goddard, Co C 31 Ill
Milton B. Mccoy, Co C 31st
J.T. Sanders, Co C 31st
George W. Winters, 81st Ill
Lewis Ross, 81st Ill
Col. R.M. Hundley, 128th Ill
Lt. Col. J.D. Pulley, 128th Ill
Capt. Jefferson J. Allen, 128th III
Levi Davis, 128th Ill
Charley Metz, unknown
Alfred Pease, unknown
M.V. Simmons, 7th Tenn Cav
J.N. Privett, U.S. Inf.
Of the Confederate Army, the following were decorated:
L.T. H.C. Hopper, 7th Tenn
P.T. Corder, 7th Tenn
A.J. Lowe, 7th Tenn
W.C. Tinker, 7th Term
Mexican War:
Capt. Jno. M. Cunningham, 2nd Ill
Lt. N. West, 2nd Ill. Phillips, 2nd Ill
W.S. Calvert, 2nd Ill
P.H. Lang, Ky Regt
Black Hawk War: O.H. Wiley, TL 2 Jun 1887
Andrew James Hull, 36, died the 25th at Creal Springs. He was born in Morristown, New Jersey and came to Southern Illinois in 1856. He suffered for three years from lead poisoning caused by inhaling the fumes of white lead. He moved to Creal Springs one year ago. Burial was in Murphysboro, his home for many years.
[There is a card of thanks from Carrie Hull. TL 2 Jun 1887
A.J. Binkley and Josie Scurlock were married Wednesday at the residence of Allen Scurlock, her father. She was a school teacher. TL 9 Jun 1887
The old cemetery has been cleared of weeds, briars and underbrush. The Goddard monument just erected is a splendid piece of workmanship. TL 9 Jun 1887
Notice of adjustment — James ‘Wright admr. estate of Willoughby Rush. TL 9 Jun 1887
We should have mentioned the marriage of H.C. Boles and Mollie Tyner last week. TL 16 Jun 1887
J.W. Keeler and Valerie Powell were married Jun 7. She is the daughter of William Powell, deceased, of Schoharie Prairie. TL 16 Jun 1887
Carterville — Marion Cox, five-year-old son of M.W. and Mary Cox died the 15th. TL 23 Jun 1887
July
Another old soldier is gone. Uncle Bill Allen died of pneumonia at his home in Carterville last week. Burial was in County Line Cemetery under the auspices of the Carterville G.A.R. TL 7 Jul 1887
Edward E. Mitchell and Annie Harrison were married Jun 30 at Herrin Prairie. He is the junior editor of this paper and she is the eldest daughter of D.R. Harrison. [A long list of gifts. TL 7 Jul 1887
Chancery sale — Hardin Goodall vs George S. Groves et al — also same vs Joel K. Oaks and Sarah Oaks.
Sheriff’s sale judgment against William Schafer in favor of Whiting & Shearer.
Judgment against John Goodall and M.C. Campbell in favor of William A. Hall, Jesse St. John, Adolphus T. Carier, August Kirkham and Matthew Ban. TL 7 Jul 1887
Rock Creek — Priscilla Neely, one of the oldest inhabitants of this section, died Thursday of heart disease. She was the wife of Pryor Neely who died some years since. They moved here from Tennessee at an early day. She lived almost thirty years on the farm where she died. TL 7 Jul 1887
Mrs. Sarah C. Beasley died 7 Jul at her home in Eight Mile Prairie, aged 35 years 9 months 28 days. She was the daughter of Capt. Samuel Duncan, now deceased and a sister of the senior editor of this paper. She taught school, then married Joseph T. Beasley twelve years ago. She is survived by her husband and three sons. Burial was in the Beasley Graveyard. TL 14 Jul 1887
Carterville — Old Brother Williams died the 7th. He leaves an aged wife. The child of James and Sarah Warren died. TL 14 Jul 1887
Sheriffs sale — judgment against I.A. McKinney in favor of Alexander County Bank of Cairo. TL 14 Jul 1887
The wife of Martin Odum of Saline Precinct, died Sunday of consumption. TL 21 Jul 1887
Miss Juila Davis , aged 21 years and 9 months, died Tuesday of last week at the home of her parents here. She was a school teacher. Burial was in the new cemetery. TL 21 Jul 1887
Rock Creek — Mrs. Barwick, very old, died the 6th. She leaves sons and daughters. TL 28 Jul 1887
James Copher has contracted to care for the paupers. TL 21 Jul 1887
A twelve-pound boy was born Sunday to Thomas J. Duncan of this city. TL 28 Jul 1887
An infant born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. H.T.B. Moy died and was buried in the evening of the same day in Bainbridge Cemetery. TL 28 Jul 1887
The small child of Z. Tayborn, colored, died Sunday. TL 28 Jul 1887
Samuel W. Russell of Eight Mile died Tuesday. He had lived in that community over 60 years. TL 28 Jul 1887
Henry Copher, infant son of James R. Copher and grandson of the late Henry Copher, died Wednesday, aged 1 year and 5 days. The funeral was at Camp Ground Church. TL 28 Jul 1887
Two grown daughters in the family of J.Z. Hudgens of Lake Creek, died last week of flux. The mother is at the point of death with the same disease. TL 28 Jul 1887
Wolf Creek — Aunt Nancy Mcintosh, 72, died. [No date.] The funeral was at Liberty Cemetery. TL 28 Jul 1887
Carterville — The wife of Jefferson Cox presented him with twins — a boy and girl. One has since died.
The infant daughter of James and Sarah Kelly died the 21st. TL 28 Jul 1887
Crab Orchard — Tint Burnes of Saline Precinct, died the 13th. He leaves a wife and two children. TL 28 Jul 1887
Eight Mile — The wife of A.H. North, whose mind has been impaired for several weeks, set fire to a haystack last Tuesday and threw herself into the flames. She died Wednesday morning.
George and Ellen Hasten lost a babe last week. TL 28 Jul 1887
August
An insane woman, the wife of Jefferson Reynolds of the western part of the county, was brought to Marion and put in charge of the proper officials. TL 4 Aug 1887
Julia Graham, wife of George W. and daughter of J.M. Campbell, died Monday at her home in Carbondale. TL 4 Aug 1887
A deaf and dumb son of James Carter, living a few miles north, fell on a pitch fork from a straw stack last week and was seriously wounded. TL 4 Aug 1887
Uncle Allen Ralls was adjudged insane last week and taken to the asylum in Kankakee. He was very old. TL 4 Aug 1887
Non resident notice — Phillip T. Russell vs James Stotlar, William Stotlar, Elizabeth Hurst, Prudence Ann Walker, Mary J. Sterns, Jackson Stotlar, Ellenore Baker and Mary J. Russell — foreclosure. TL 4 Aug 1887
Free Press — Near Cottage Home, James Nepper and Ida Brandon were engaged to be married Wednesday last. He had been seriously ill with typhoid fever. Determined to keep the engagement, he arose from bed and traveled several miles in the broiling sun and the twain was made one. He was almost immediately stricken down and is thought to be in a dying condition. TL 4 Aug 1887
Creal Springs — Becky Pedley Weaver, wife of Rev. B.T. Weaver, died Jul 25. She was born at Chatress, England 12 Oct 1812 and at age of 6 months was brought to the U.S. where they settled in Indiana. She married there in 1840. She was a victim to neuralgia over twenty years and the last nine years he suffered martyrdom. She lived in Creal Springs two years. TL 4 Aug 1887
Rev. Charles Evans, son of B.F. of Lake Creek Precinct, died recently in Missouri of hemorrhage of the lungs. He preached at night and was dead by morning. He verily died at his post. TL 11 Aug 1887
Rock Creek — B.F. Motsinger died Friday of fever.
There is a bran new baby boy at Joe Neely’ s. TL 11 Aug 1887
Sheriff’s sale — judgment against Daniel Walker in favor of New York Shoe Co. TL 11 Aug 1887
Harrisburg Chronicle — John W. Moore, son of James W., deceased, of Somerset, was shot and killed last Saturday at a picnic at Sulphur Springs by “Cap” Vineyard, son of George of Karbers Ridge. [A lengthy account.] TL 18 Aug 1887
Sheriff’s sale judgment against G.W. Chitty, B.F. Chitty and L.L. Gallimore in favor of Samuel Dunaway. TL 18 Aug 1887
Condolence — The loss of Professors J. Thomas Smith and John H. Whi1e of Creal Springs, two fellow teachers. TL 18 Aug 1887
William Ewing, who recently suicided in Memphis, Tennessee, is a former resident of Carterville and worked for Elles Brothers. [A lengthy account.] TL 25 Aug 1887
Notice of adj. — Sarah E. Havens admrx estate John Russell. TL 25 Aug 1887
Addison Reese, 70, died 30 Jul at the home of his son three miles southeast. He was born in Wilson County, Tennessee and settled in 1832 on the farm where his son, W.P., now lives, one of the first settlers. He served as Justice of Peace, County Commissioner, Assessor and Treasurer. Burial was in Goodall Cemetery. TL 25 Aug 1887
Dr. Allyn will preach the funeral of Rev. Frank Evans Sunday at the residence of the father, Elder B.F. Evans, two miles west of Jeffersonville. TT, 25 Aug 1887
Carterville — A little child of Peter Smith died last week. eIL, 25 Aug 1887
Crab Orchard — Mrs. Tate of Franklin County, while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Mcdonald, was taken ill with the flux and died, her age being such that she could not stand the warm weather with the disease.
Mrs. Polly Keaster died the 20th, age 77. TL 25 Aug 1887
September
John Lee, son of William, died Saturday northeast of Marion. TL 1 Sep 1887
Mrs. Pete Smith of Carterville was put on the train to the hospital in Anna yesterday. TL 1 Sep 1887
Annie S. Cornwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chandler of Marion, was born 23 May 1862 and died 27 Aug. Her home was in Carbondale. She joined the Methodist in Carbondale, where her parents resided. After her marriage she moved to Kansas City and with her husband joined the Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, parents, two children, three brothers and one sister. TL 1 Sep 1887
James T. Powell, son of Reuben and Nancy, was born in Robertson County, Tennessee 9 May 1817 and died 18 Aug after a brief illness. He married Elizabeth Perry. He studied the medical profession and engaged in that practice for some time. He gave up medicine and became a cotton and tobacco speculator during and just after the war and was in general merchandising up to the time of his death. After the death of his first wife, he married Mrs. Walker of Carterville, who survives. Among the children who survive are W.W. and Hardy of Carterville, Mrs. B.D. Bracy of this place and John R. of Lake Creek. TL 1 Sep 1887
Charles Elmore Evans, son of Benjamin F. and Caroline, was born in Westchester, Butler County, Ohio 22 Jun 1855 and moved to Illinois in 1857. In his 11th year, while living at Frankfort, he professed religion and joined the Methodist Church. He attended school in Marion in 1869-70 and taught school at Hickory Thicket in 1871. He graduated from Southern Illinois Normal in 1873, after four years, with honors in oratory. He preached his first sermon in 1879. In 1880, he taught school in Dixon, Tennessee for four months. He died in Hume, Missouri 29 Jul of hemorrhage of the lungs and asthma. Death is but a mask, when lifted it will usher in better things than the heart can conceive. C. Evans TL 1 Sep 1887
Correction — Dr. Allyn will preach the funeral of Rev. C.E. Evans next Sunday. TL 1 Sep 1887
Marriage Licenses:
R.F. Mathews — Mary A. Parks
William A. Latham — Margaret S. Walker
Charles D. Lewis — Rosabel Greathouse
W.S. Duty — Susan E. Patterson
William Eveland — Sarah Conley
John W. Grider — Eva Hawkins
F.M. Andrews — Charlotte A. Malone
F.M. Turner — Rosalie Sanders
James Fry — Anna Hess TL 1 Sep 1887
Non-resident notice — Lea A. Henry vs William Henry — bill for divorce. TL 1 Sep 1887
Carterville — Miss Tilda Marring, aged 20 years, of St. Louis, died 29 Aug at the home of W.H. Zimmerman while here on a visit to relatives. She was an earnest worker in the Episcopal Church and it may well be said that, like a flower, she drooped and died. Funeral services were held by Elder Rogers of the Church of Christ.
Mrs. Zimmerman, mother of the Zimmerman brothers of this place, is visiting her son, Henry.
George McFadden, aged 8 years, son of David, died. [No date.] TL 1 Sep 1887
Crab Orchard — Sol Motsinger sleeps soundly every night. It’s a beautiful girl. TL 1 Sep 1887
Mrs. Henry Gambell, aged and highly respected lady of Lake Creek Precinct, who has died some time since, was one of the pioneers of this county. TL 8 Sep 1887
R.W. Jones of Lake Creek, leaves next week for Minturn, Arkansas to visit his brother. IL 8 Sep 1887
Samuel W. Russell was born 12 Sep 1827 in what is now Eight Mile Precinct. He was the son of James. He married Eliza Stacks in May 1847. They had nine children, six living. He was one of the first in Eight Mile to declare himself for the Union and while the soldiers were in the front fighting, he was always ready to help them and their families when needed. He died 25 Jul 1887, surrounded by his affectionate wife and children. Burial was in the Russell graveyard on the old Marion Road. TL 8 Sep 1887
The funeral of Mrs. Marian Binkley was preached by Rev. Dalton last Sunday at Pleasant Hill Church, five miles north. She was the wife of the late Esquire George W. Binkley and had been a resident of this county nearly sixty years. She died Jan 15 last, age 77. TL 15 Sep 1887
An accidental shooting occurred Saturday at Abney’s store in Northern Precinct. Charles Beers was shot in the stomach by William Rogers, his friend and neighbor. He stepped up to adjust a target just as the accidental firing took place. TL 15 Sep 1887 [22 Sep says he is recovering.]
Mrs. William Trammell was arrested Saturday night at New Burnsides for disturbing the peace. She was lodged in the calaboose, tried Monday and fined $10 and costs. TL 15 Sep 1887
Notice of adjustment — R.W. Peebles admr. estate of Merribah Anderson
Attachment notice — James M. Fowler vs David Cobb TL 15 Sep 1887
Tribute of respect — F.M.B.A. Lodge No.13 — Death of Brother W.V. Allen 25 Jul 1887. Sympathy to his wife and children. TL 15 Sep 1887
Mr. Abe North of Eight Mile Prairie and Miss Mattie Maxey of Lake Creek were married Sunday evening. She is a school teacher. TL 22 Sep 1887
Abe Bracy is the happy custodian of a newborn baby. TL 22 Sep 1887
Dollie Spiller and M.L. Baker were married last Thursday at the residence of her parents, two miles north. They left for St. Louis for a few days. She is the daughter of W.J. Spiller and he is an attorney. TL 29 Sep 1887
Mary Stotlar and James Holman were married at Herrin’s Prairie. She is the daughter of James Stotlar. TL 29 Sep 1887
George L. Powell and Terissa Stein of Lake Creek were married Wednesday of last week. She is the daughter of Jacob Stein of Jeffersonville. TL 29 Sep 1887
Crab Orchard — Thomas Dwyer is in the goose trade. He amuses the boys and makes old men smile when he drives his flock of about 1200 to the big pond. TL 29 Sep 1887
Stonefort — Fred McFarland died Friday. Our community has lost a good and upright citizen and the parents have lost a tender and loving son. TL 29 Sep 1887
Lake Creek — A ten-pound girl for Willis Jones. TL 29 Sep 1887
Marriage licenses for September:
T.J. Newton — Candis Young
J.T. Allen — Malissa J. Hall
James E. Wright — Gertie V. Mitchell
F.M. Turner –Rosalie Sanders
M.A. Cagle — Alice Tippy
William Hampton — Dora Cagle
George Mandrell — Lizzie O’Neal
Thomas A. Bradley — Alice N. Hudgens
William H. Hastings — Katie Swofford
A.H. North — Mattie Maxey
W.E. Barnett — Mary J. Carter
H.J. Graves — Flora A. Jones
Robert L. Mitchell — Nannie Everetts
George L. Powell — Thressie Stine
Lewis McGowan — Evaline Mathews
M.L. Baker — Amanda M. Spiller
Thomas M. Sisney — Clara Young
James Holman — Mary Stotlar TL 29 Sep 1887
Notice of adj. — Eliza J. Russell admrx estate of James W. Russell. TL 29 Sep 1887
Funeral discourse of Mrs. Mariah Binkley, deceased:
She was born 24 Nov 1809 in Robertson County, Tennessee and died at the old home 15 Jan 1887, aged 77 years 1 month 21 days. She was the daughter of Wash Lewis and Rhapsomy Hunter who was a relative of the Hunters who now live and have lived in this settlement. She married George W. Binkley 24 Feb 1829 in Tennessee and came to this county the following year, about October. They built a log cabin during the winter of 1829-30 near where the old homestead now stands, one mile south of Pleasant Hill Church. They had three children: Catherine R. born 12 Sep 1830, died 2 Jan 1863; Cynthia born 6 Nov 1832, died 13 May 1884 and Joseph W. born 17 Dec 1834, died 29 Jul 1836, aged 1 year 7 months 12 days. Catherine married Wesley Goddard 17 Jan 1850 and had five children, four living and one who died quite young, Cynthia married Jesse M. Casey and had four children, three living and one dead. As far back as 1834, two children named Mozier lived with her and her husband for five or six years. Next came William W. Young and John M. Young who were taken quite young and remained long after the age of 21. John M. became a successful merchant in Marion and died there in Feb 1877. William W. lives in this state. In 1847, George W. Lewis, her half-brother, became a member of her household until 1860. He is a farmer; his farm lies immediately west of here. His life has been somewhat checkered and uneven but he has always sustained his integrity and has lived an honorable and upright life. George W. Young, brother to the other two Youngs, came in 1848, aged 3 years and stayed until June 1860. In 1852,
Caroline Binkley, now the wife of William W. Young, became a member of the household. She married 11 Apr 1858. In 1857, Monroe and John Hicks became household members at the age of 7 and 9, respectively. Monroe died some years ago and John lives on the west side of the county. He is a teacher of vocal music. In 1864, Nannie Goddard, her granddaughter, was taken into the home at age of 4 years. She is now the wife of John Spiller. Religious services were held in her home by Brother Isaiah Walker, Allen Hunter and others. Her husband died 20 Aug 1859. She sleeps the sleep that knows no waking, in the windowless chamber of death. TL 29 Sep 1887 [A very lengthy article.]
Mrs. James Hendrickson of Minnesota, daughter of J.A. Lee Esquire, is visiting relatives here. TL 29 Sep 1887
Stonefort:
O. Farthing left last week for northern Kansas.
Frank Miles left Sunday for Sedalia, Missouri where he will take charge of an office on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
October
John Wiley, a member of Stonefort Lodge No. 495 A.F. & A.M., died Wednesday. TL 6 Oct 1887
Lake Creek Ed Lewis, who has been in Missouri the last few months, returned for the fair. TL 6 Oct 1887
Crab Orchard — James M. Groves and Annie Edwards made an agreement on Sep 28 to live together until death.
The oldest lady in this part of the county, Mrs. Polly Turner, died 27 Sep, age 74 years. She came with her husband from Tennessee at an early day when wolves and other wild animals could be seen. She worked with her own hands to make cloth to clothe a family. She raised a large family. Her husband died a good many years ago. TL 6 Oct 1887
Notice of adj. — Martin Odum admr estate of Sidney Hutchinson. TL 6 Oct 1887
Stonefort: Warner Cox, son of Widow Cox, died the first of last week with malarial fever. Aaron Arnold and Julia Linch were married Saturday. TL 13 Oct 1887
Lake Creek: Miss Cassie Maxie, who has been living with the George Hunter family, left with her mother for Colorado Sep 17. TL 13 Oct 1887
Eugene Eubanks is rusticating in Kansas. TL 20 Oct 1887
Uncle Bill Chanaberry, 65, and Widow Blackburn, 63, were married last week. TL 20 Oct 1887
A ten-pound girl for Lum Benson. TL 20 Oct 1887
Mr. Skidmore and his sister, Mrs. Carter were acquitted of murder. TL 20 Oct 1887
E.F. Conant and Georgia Wroton were married last Thursday. TL 20 Oct 1887
Harrisburg Chronicle — Mrs. D.N. Anderson died when her clothing caught fire last week. TL 20 Oct 1887
Stonefort: Samuel Stucker and Elmira Henderson were married last Saturday. A.J. Hancock and H.F. Arnold went to Missouri last week to look out a location. Hancock returned and said he had found a location at Malden and intends to move his livery stable there soon.
Peter Henderson died the 12th. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. TL 20 Oct 1887
John A. Moore and Margaret Kopp, daughter of Coroner Kopp, were married last Thursday. TL 27 Oct 1887
William H. Leigh and Eva Young, daughter of W.W., were married Sunday. TL 27 Oct 1887
People vs Hardy Powell for larceny and burglary. Insanity was the plea and he was sent to Anna. TL 27 Oct 1887
Marriage licenses for October:
James Dorsey — Mrs. S.A. Stephens
M.L. Duncan — Lina Cox
James A. White — Delia Walker
William_ S. Sexton — Viloa Roland
W.M. Chanaberry — Tabitha J. Blackburn
Isaac J. McMurray — Sarah E. Robinson
Thomas Childers — Amanda C. Bulliner
William E. Shadowens — Lavina Yates
Tilford T. Jordan — Lula Smith
J.M. Murrie — Ellen Bickers
William H. Leigh — Eva Young
J.A. Moore — Margaret Kopp TL 27 Oct 1887
The funerals of four sisters were preached the second Sunday in October at Harmony Church. Grandma Hudgens, mother of John Z., was born in North Carolina 8 Oct 1803 and died 29 Apr 1887, aged 83 years 5 months 21 days. She raised ten children of her own and helped raise as many more not of her blood. Permelia Hudgens, wife of John Z. and daughter-in-law of Grandma Hudgens, was born 22 Jul 1837 in Cheatham County, Tennessee and died 4 Aug 1887, aged 50 years and 12 days. She left a husband and nine children. Samantha A. Hudgens, daughter of John Z. and Permelia, was born 5 Apr 1865 in Wilson County, Tennessee and died 15 Jul 1887. Annie Louvena Batts, daughter of John Z. and Permelia, was born in this county 28 Mar 1867 and died 22 Jul 1887. She leaves a father, two sisters, four brothers and a husband. All were members of Harmony Church. TL 27 Oct 1887
Creal Springs — Less than three months ago, Harry Elmer Temple, 22, younger brother of James Temple, came from his old home in Merch County, Pennsylvania. He had suffered for years with an abscess in the stomach. He suffered an attack of typhoid fever, which, together with his old complaint, caused his death last Tuesday. The remains were taken to the old home in Pennsylvania. TL 27 Oct 1887
Stonefort:
H.F. Arnold returned Friday from Malden, Missouri.
The wife of Ben Dickinson died Tuesday. TL 27 Oct 1887
November
The wife of James Durham, living near Fountain Church, died of pneumonia Sunday night. TL 3 Nov 1887
We hear an old gentleman named R.M. Ray of Carterville, dropped dead at the breakfast table Sunday. He was nearing 75 years of age. He was a prosperous merchant at Carbondale and moved to this city a few years ago and to Carterville one year ago. His granddaughter, Mrs. John A. Stone of this city, attended the funeral. TL 3 Nov 1887
G.W. Duncan of Lake Creek has closed up his business relations there to go to West Plains, Missouri. TL 3 Nov 1887
Felix G. Baker, 28 years 9 months 28 days, employed as a brakeman on the Paducah division of the St. L., A & T H RR was killed by a train in Marion Saturday. He was a brother to Mrs. Nance of this city and lived with her. He has an older brother in Paducah. He was a member of the militia and was buried in the new cemetery with military honors. TL 3 Nov 1887
Ed Fitzgerrell of Jefferson County, younger brother of Dan and Bob of this city, was killed Sunday by a horse falling on him. TL 3 Nov 1887
C.D. Tucker, merchant at Crab Orchard, has sold out and will soon be off to Kentucky. TL 3 Nov 1887
Lake Creek:
A boy for George Goddard.
A boy for Dan Chapman, named Ernest Cleveland Chapman. TL 3 Nov 1887
Sheriff’s sale — judgment against Marion C. Campbell, O.S. Tippy and Zachariah Hudgens in favor of John W. Buen & Co.
Chancery sale — John A. Baiar, Anna S. Baiar, Barbara S. Baiar, Nannie M. Baiar, Mary C. Feurer, Martin Feurer, Charlotte E. Ziegler, George J. Ziegler, Caroline H. Hearn, Perleamon H. Hearn, Margaret Baiar and George W. Baiar — bill for partition and assignment of homestead and dower.
Chancery sale — Eli S. Darrow, Elizabeth Darrow, G.W. Darrow, Adaline Darrow, Martha A. Gosnell, Oliver P. Gosnell, Georgia A. Dorris and James Dorris vs Julia Joiner, Charley Joiner, William Darrow and Mary Darrow — partition and dower.
Chancery sale — Levi Swinford, Delila Blair, Samuel Blair, Martha Swinford, James Swinford Jr., Jane Brower, Francis Frazier, Douglas Swinford, Bert Swinford, Charles Swinford and William Swinford vs E.A. Sprague — partition. TL 3 Nov 1887
Cottage Home:
Mary A. Rushing and Thomas Tygett were married 20 Oct at the residence of the bride’s parents in Jackson County. She is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rushing.
Henry Clark and Abram Fozard have gone to Missouri to work on the railroad.
Mr. Marion Craig died 27 Oct. He was only in the bloom of manhood, but to some the brittle thread of life is broken when least expected.
Abraham Brandon died 28 Oct and was buried by the Masonic Order. TL 3 Nov 1887
Frances Binkley and Allen Sheard were married Tuesday. TL 3 Nov 1887
Corinth — Mrs. John Rains died very suddenly Saturday morning. She had got breakfast and was returning to the house after milking when she was stricken down and only lived a few minutes after being carried into the house. Burial was at county Line Church. TL 10 Nov 1887
Chancery sale — Barbara A. Karnes, Viola Summers, Henry C. Summers, Darthula Karnes and John R. Karnes vs Isabelle Karnes and Ivory Karnes — partition and dower. TL 10 Nov 1887
Lake Creek — Marion Hunter and Carrie Grant were married 2 Nov. TL 17 Nov 1887
R.W. Jones and C.M. Weaver returned the 5th from Arkansas. They said they passed thru 180 miles of fire in Missouri. at 17 Nov 1887
John Orrell of Carbondale and Nina Hubbs of DeSoto came in on the night train and were married Tuesday at the Simmons house. They are widow and widower but a report says one of them is now too much married and has another prior legal partner. We trust it is not so. TL 17 Nov 1887
Globe Democrat — Roderick R. Reed, familiarly known as “Grandpap Reed,” was born in Halifax County, North Carolina 26 Apr 1795 and will be 93 years old his next birthday. At the age of 7, he moved with his parents to Davidson County, Tennessee and soon after to the part of Robertson County now embraced by Cheatham County. In 1824, they moved to the spring Settlement, 7 miles west of Benton and 4 years later to a farm 5 miles northwest of Marion, where he resided until 12 years ago when, on the death of his wife, he moved to the residence of his son-in-law, A.J. Herrin on the west side of Herrin’s Prairie. He was married in 1820 to Rebecca Landers [Sanders?]. They had 7 children, 5 living: Narcissa Herrin age 67; James aged 63; David aged 61, Matthew aged 59 and Columbus aged 45, who, with their 27 children and grandchildren, live within 6 miles of R.R. He has always been a Democrat, his first vote was for Andrew Jackson, under whom he served in the Tennessee Militia. [A lengthy article.] TL 17 Nov 1887
The sheriff took Anna Christian, Martha Springs and Charley Graves to the Pinckneyville jail last Saturday. The women for breaking into a home and the man for plain larceny. TL 24 Nov 1887
Chancery sale — Emilissey Murphy exec. of the will of William Murphy vs Hugh M. Graves and Mary M. Graves — foreclosure.
Emma Stocks vs Isaac Herrin and M.E. Herrin — foreclosure.
Gaar, Scott & Co. vs Joel K. Oaks and Sarah Oaks — foreclosure.
Eli Lence and I.N. Walker vs George W. Chitty and Julia A. Chitty foreclosure.
Philip T. Russell vs James Stotlar et al — foreclosure.
Ben Westbrook vs J.W. Hartwell and Martha Hartwell — foreclosure.
Sheriff’s sale — judgment out of Franklin County against Nancy J. Buntin in favor of Charles A. Akin. TL 24 Nov 1887
December
Marriage licenses for November:
Martin Odum — Mrs. Burns
D.J. Murphy — Rapsey Ann Lewis
J.M. Pollard — Maggie E. Cudd
J.M. Garrett — Nellie R. Shook
Marion J. Hunter — Carrie M. Grant
Albert E. Chamness — Nevada Norris
James L. Marks — Emma M. Howerton
D.H. Sheretz — Fannie Binkley
James Kelton — France Beardon
Logan Mofield — Olia Ogles
George W. Deaton — Lizzie Nicholson
John Orrell — Nina Hubbs
John T. Malcomb — Samantha Rich
M.C. Bush — Nellie Murphy
Francis Bush — Matilda Russell TL 1 Dec 1887
Lake Creek — Thomas Odum, 76, died 15 Nov at five minutes before midnight. He was born 16 Nov 1811 and married at age 19. His wife, Aunt Betsy, is now sick with the fever at their youngest son’s. TL 1 Dec 1887
Stonefort — J.N. Rose left Sunday for Malden, Missouri. TL 1 Dec 1887
J.A. Pinkerton, an aged citizen of this neighborhood, died Wednesday of last week. TL 8 Dec 1887
Philip Craig of Grassy, was buried last Sunday by the F.M.B.A. TL 8 Dec 1887
Cottage Home — Abraham Fozard has gone to Kentucky to work on the railroad. TL 8 Dec 1887
In memoriam — Washingtonian Literary Society and Stonefort Schools — Death of our school mate, Warner Cox. TL 8 Dec 1887
Sheriff’s sale — judgment against Whitnel & Rodman in favor of Keller & White. TL 8 Dec 1887
F.M.B.A. condolences — Death of Brother A.G. Hearn. TL 8 Dec 1887
Monday night in Carbondale, Charles Hundley caught Professor W.A. Weller, a local musician, in an unhallowed relation with his wife and slew him with a pistol. He was released on $5,000 bond. She is the adopted daughter of the late Rev. Alden of Carbondale. Mr. Hundley is a nephew of the late Col. Hundley of Marion. TL 15 Dec 1887
Crab Orchard — The G.A.R. Post met Saturday and elected the following:
Dr. John Huddleston, Comm.; J.E. Allen, Vice Comm.; S.D. Thompson, Secretary; Esquire Polk Hill, Adj.; James Hawkins, Q.M.; Thomas Davis, Officer of Day. They then sang the good old song, “Marching Through Georgia” and went home after a good, hearty hand shake. Thus the good work goes on. TL 15 Dec 1887
Bird Walls of Franklin County and Miss Lizzie Odle of the county were married the 4th. TL 22 Dec 1887
Stonefort — The G.A.R. has moved their headquarters to the hall over Hammack’s store. TL 22 Dec 1887
Cottage Home — Philip Craig died 3 Dec, scarcely a month since his brother died. He leaves a wife and family.
Mr. Kirk, father of Elder James Kirk, died the 9th of pneumonia. TL 22 Dec 1887
Williams Prairie — It’s a boy for Anion Oeth. TL 22 Dec 1887
William May, nearly 70 years old, died 16 Dec at his home here. He suffered from cancer. TL 29 Dec 1887
Robert D. Barth and Louisa A. Funck were married 22 Dec. TL 29 Dec 1887 BEN C. Chamness and Belle Jack were married 25 Dec. TL 29 Dec 1887
Marion Post No. 319 G.A.R. elected the following Monday night:
G.W. Young, P.C.; Thomas Keeler, S.V.C.; John B. Willeford, J.V.S.; James Adams, A.; James J. Elliot, S.; George W. Lamaster, C.; James P. Copeland, Q.M.; L.D. Hartwell, 0. of D.; Isaac N. Privett, 0. of G.; T.B. Scarbrough, S.M.; A.F. White, Q. & M.S. It meets in the Odd Fellows Hall every Monday night preceding a full moon. 11 29 Dec 1887
Marriage licenses:
S.D. Caplinger — Mary E. Smothers
H.N. Avery — Eunice Clark
Ezekiel Pritchett — Sarah Ward
George Hadfield — Jackolina Tregoning
Monroe Sanders — Ellen Hendrickson
James H. Forsythe — Julia A. Foster
B.V. Wall — Elizabeth Odle
Marshall Ford — Mary Grace
W.W. Watson — Anna B. Powell
Marion D. Borum — Louisa Violet
Andrew Henry — Alice Kennedy
Samuel F. Hayes — Ettie L. Edwards
J.F. McDonald — Nettie M. Duty
Archibald McClintock — Pemina A. Sisney
Joel Swafford — Mary Hall
Frank Scurlock — Julia Simpson
B.C. Chamness — Belle Jack
N.S. Grant — Mary Smith
Arthur Henry — Alice Kennedy TL 29 Dec 1887
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 3)