Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, The Leader (TL) and Egyptian Press (EP)
January
Resolutions passed by Arnold Schoolhouse in memory of Ora Dell Burnett who departed this life 17 Dec 1894, a worthy and esteemed school mate. TL 3 Jan 1895
The death of Mrs. Geo. Neely, of Rock Creek, is reported just as we go to press. TL 3 Jan 1895
Wolf Creek — Allison J. Hale, of Union County, and Etta Clark, of Grassy, were married Christmas day. TL 3 Jan 1895
Herrin’s Prairie — We mourn to report the death of Mrs. Voglar, who died the 27th of fever. TL 3 Jan 1895
Dan Allsopp, brakeman on the Short Line, was killed at Harrison yesterday. A car on which he was standing left the track and he made a jump for his life, but fell on his head. He died a few hours later. The remains were brought to this place for burial. TL 3 Jan 1895
Creal Springs – Collin McGinnis has returned from Paducah where he attended the funeral of his father. TL 3 Jan 1895
Crab Orchard — From the Dexter, Mo Messenger we learn that the public schools of that place are progressing nicely under the management of our fellow townsman, Walter Turner. TL 3 Jan 1895
Marriage licenses for December
Fredrick C. Fietsam, 28 — Margaret Fluck, 27
C.H. Ward, 27 — Ettie Blair, 30
Wm. A. Howell, 36 — Mary A. Ramsey, 24
Ben F. Farmer, 24 — Anna Clark, 21
Alex. Houchin, 28 — Norah Houchin, 22
Daniel Stroud, 22 — Nancy Margaret Glenn, 18
Fred C. Capron, 21 — Delia Burnett, 24
Mack Boatright, 22 — Cora Blackburn, 18
Charley Hampton, 19 — Dalla Gay, 18
James B. Metzer, 28 — Anna Miller, 21
Marcellus Martin, 27 — Rosa Simmons, 19
Richard Grasty, 19 — Joan McNeill, 19
G.W. Harris — Susan Lucretia McAnally
C. Edward Moore, 23 — Lula N. Owens, 21
Asa Russell, 19 — Rosa Burns, 16
Isaac Pulley, 23 — Nannie Owens, 17
Jasper Harris, 22 — Elizabeth Owens, 24
Oliver Harwood, 28 — Lotta Eason, 38
Elias S. Ethridge, 25 — Mary C. Whitecotton, 25
James L. Council, 20 — Cora D. Sizemore, 17
Allison J. Hale, 22 — Etta Clark, 19
Martial W. Martin, 33 — Theresa Eberhart, 22
Dennis Morgan, 22 — Lina Gill, 20
Charley Lockard, 26 — Sallie Ramsey, 20
Roland R. Music, 70 — Lavada McMurray, 33
Jackson Reid, 24 — Nora A. Powell, 22
Jesse A. Morgan, 21 — Emilie M. Krantz, 24
Marion J. White, 21 — Lula Clayton, 20
A.J. Hartwell, 24 — Etta Groves, 17 TL 3 Jan 1895
Chamness
Lincoln Hartwell and Ettie Groves were married the 231t1. EP 3 Jan 1895
A lengthy account of the murder of James Towle and the arrest of Frank Jeffries and Dug Henderson. EP 3 Jan 1895
Adjustment notice
Henry D. Ralls admr estate of Sarah M. Gregory Elizabeth Roberts admrx estate of Green B. Roberts EP 3 Jan 1895
Notice
Ed M. Spiller assignee of Otis Brown of Marion, IL. EP 3 Jan 1895
The first issue of the Williamson County Gleaner, A Republican newspaper printed in Marion by Messrs. Boren and Stewart, is on our exchange table. EP 3 Jan 1895
On Tuesday last Drs. Evans and Denison amputated Beth Jordan’s arm. He revived after the operation and seemed to be resting well at night. It will be remembered that he was wounded in the hand by a gun in the hands of his brother-in-law. The wound grew worse and will, most likely, result in his death. The germ of all this trouble was liquor and serves to show how dangerous the service of king alcohol is.
EP 3 Jan 1895
A.H. McInturff and Gertrude Perry were married last Sunday evening at the residence of Ralls Perry. EP 3 Jan 1895
Johnston City
Work on the new church house is making slow progress; bad weather being the cause.
Work on the new coal shaft is progressing nicely, three shifts being in operation.
Officers of Fellowship Lodge No. 729 A.F. & A.M. were installed on the 27th: N. Perrine, N.W; G.W. Darrow, S.W.; M.A. Felts, J.W.; G.W. Duncan, Sec’y.; A.J. Duncan, Treasurer. EP 10 Jan 1895
Twenty-three years ago Bud Tolbert left Williamson County and went to Texas. Ten years later Newton Lance did the same, where they now reside. They are here to visit old homes and friends. TL 10 Jan 1895
Mrs. Sarah Chamness, widow of the late Rev. W.B. Chamness, celebrated her eighty third birthday at Pigeon Creek Church on the 23rd ult. She came to Illinois from Tennessee in 1827, where she met and was wedded to the Rev. W.B. Chamness. Nine children, eight boys and one girl, was the result of this happy union. Mrs. C. has ninety-four grandchildren and ninety-six great grandchildren. TL 10 Jan 1895
Indian Camp
Oscar Potter has resigned his position in the Galatia school and accepted the principalship of the Harrisburg School.
Geo. Overstreet, a lunatic, was shot, it is supposed fatally, by Morse, the cashier at the Stonefort Bank. Overstreet attacked Morse with a knife.
Wesley Bennett is reported seriously ill. He recently lost his wife and oldest daughter.
Thomas W. Russell, one of the oldest and best citizens of Saline County, died 29 Dec, in the 68th year of his age. He spent his entire life in this community and lived on the farm where he died for more than forty years.
Mrs. Ella Neely, wife of George, died the 30th ult. She left one child, a babe six days old. She had lived in this community since her marriage 20 May 1889. She was one of the first to join our church when it was organized here last summer. TL 10 Jan 1895
Southern Precinct
Tiney Gill and Dennis Morgan were married 30 Dec 1894 at the residence of G.M. Gill.
Melia M. Krantz and Jesse Morgan were married 30 Dec 1894 at the residence of William Krantz. TL 10 Jan 1895
Canaville — Marion White and Lula Clackson were married this week. TL 10 Jan 1895
Fredonia — A.P. Reeves started on the 7th to Henderson, Tennessee where he will spend the next thirty days with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Pickler. TL 10 Jan 1895
James Watson and Samuel Casey have leased the Egyptian Press. The first issue under the new management will appear this week. TL 10 Jan 1895
Bethel Jordon some weeks ago received a gunshot wound in the hand, amputation of the arm followed at the Tanner house in this city Tuesday last. TL 10 Jan 1895
Tuesday night last week, Mr. J.C. Dowell, after spending a few days at his former home in Arkansas, returned to his residence in Carterville. Mr. Dowell says the people where he visited are not up with the times as far as modern improvements are concerned, but in many respects their habits are of the best. While there, a reporter of the Mammoth Monitor interviewed him and says, “I was over in the sunk lands on the St. Francis River with a crowd of friends on a hunting expedition,” says John C. Dowell of Carterville, Illinois to the Monitor man Wednesday “and not having any luck hunting, concluded to come to Mammoth Springs and visit relatives and friends and see the country once more. Fifty two years ago I left Jeenes Creek, and east of Mammoth Springs and went to Tennessee where I married shortly after and settled down. My sister, Mrs. Rachel Copeland, was then 54 years old, besides I left other relatives. In 1843, I concluded to come back to Arkansas and started; but near where I am located in Illinois, we came to where they were building the Illinois Central Railroad and wages being good I stopped and put several teams to work. I soon accumulated considerable money, but unfortunately for me I always had a fool way going a fellows security, going on bonds, loaning money and selling goods on credit and for these reasons and others I have always been a poor man. I am 77 years old and have been a member of the Masonic lodge for 56 years. Thirty five years ago I tasted my last drop of whiskey and never expect to touch it again as long as I live. Yes sir, I find the country greatly changed. It seems like the rocks are thicker, and I know the grass is shorter and the timber more plentiful on the ridges than it was 52 years ago. Saturday, I got a horse and went out on Jeenes Creek where sister Rachel Copeland lives. I found her in splendid health considering her age. She will be 106 years old next birthday. Sister Sallie Copeland, near Batyville, age 69 years, just died a few days since. I intended going to see her, will not go now. My wife died two years ago and I am living with one of my four children who are all grown and married.” TL 10 Jan 1895
Harrisburg Chronicle TL 17 Jan 1895 Thursday of last week, George Overstreet came into the Stonefort Bank and asked about a note the bank held on his sister, Mrs. Alice Staley. When the cashier, Arthur Morse, looked up the note, Overstreet drew a knife and demanded the note. He rushed upon Morse and bore him to the floor. Morse shot Overstreet, the bullet going into his breast and ranging upward, passing into the throat and lodging in the back of his neck. He is still alive, but in a critical condition. Morse was wounded under the right eye, behind the right ear and a stab wound in the right shoulder.
Mrs. Swanner, a former resident of Parker City, passed through Marion last Sunday on his return to his present home in Council Bluff, MO. [Says Mrs. Swanner, then his return] EP 17 Dec 1895
Lake Creek
Lake Creek is slowly moving westward.
Our friend J.T. Eckols who has been a patient at the insane asylum for the last six months has returned home greatly improved. EP 17 Jan 1895
Final settlement notice
Albert Frick admr estate of George W. Frick EP 17 Jan 1895
We clip from the Forest City (Ark.) Times the following:
“All that remain mortal of Mark M. Stanley, county surveyor, was consigned to mother earth Monday afternoon. Mr. Stanley died quite suddenly and unexpected last Thursday. He was taken with a chill which seemed to yield to remedies and on Saturday morning he went into Henton’s restaurant for his meal, when he was taken ill and retired to a bedroom in the rear. Nobody seemed to realize how ill he was until Sunday morning when he was found in an unconscious condition. A physician was called, but too late to do any good, as he was in a congested state. He was removed to the residence of G.B. Mosley where all attention was paid him, but all in vain and his spirit returned to its maker at 9 o’clock Sunday eve. Mark M. Stanley was a man of considerable ability and the high compliment has been paid him that he was perfect in his work. He has relatives living in Illinois who have been notified of his demise”
Later: Last week’s issue of the Times contained an account of the death of Mark M. Stanley, who in life was county surveyor of this county. His friends and acquaintances knew little of his past history and little dreamed of the developments printed below:
The Thursday night train from the east brought to this city, R.P. Erwin and G.H. Rumage, who introduced themselves as father and brother-in-law of him we knew as Stanley. The gentlemen are from Marion, Ills. The father, though bending under the years of more than man’s allotted time, came with a heart full of affection and tender devotion, eager to learn “where is my wandering boy tonight.” A Times representative met the gentlemen and from them learned the true name and a bit of interesting history of the prodigal son.
Some twenty years ago, Milo Erwin (Mark Stanley) was enjoying a happy home with his parents in Illinois. He had been a close student and had graduated in an eastern university. Returning home from school he took up the practice of law in which he made headway and soon found his lot to be that of a representative to the Illinois Legislature, in which capacity he served two terms. He then accepted a position on the staff of the Globe-Democrat, in which position he was distinguished for several years. As the mileposts of time were passed, financial distresses visited his home and a relief from the scenes of crumbling fortune, he sought refuge from the sorrowing cup. Prompted by his high sense of pride and honor, he resolved to bid adieu to home and friends and seek his fortune in different lands and eventually drifted into this community under the name Stanley. He had made this county his home for several years and has earned honors as a most efficient civil engineer, having been elected to the office of county surveyor twice in succession. He was a Royal Arch Mason and was well up in the Blue Lodge. Fortunately, after death a letter was found on his person disclosing the name of his parents and residence and a letter notifying them of his death resulted in their visit and the disclosures of the past history of the once Mark Stanley.
The name of Milo Erwin is well known in and around Crab Orchard. He was well liked and highly esteemed for the many kind deeds done through life. He commenced his education here at this place and finished it in the east, climbing three university ladders to the top round. He was an apt scholar and could talk several languages fluently. He was a brilliant writer, being the author of the “History of Williamson County.” While in the legislature he made many telling speeches and was chairman of several important committees, among them the committee on education. He leaves a very aged father, R.P. Erwin, one sister, Mrs. Mary Rumage, wife of John H. Rumage and one younger brother, W.F. Erwin who now resides at DuQuoin, Ill., his mother having died several years ago. Milo Erwin’s demise will end a long wished for return by his many friends. J.S.N. TL 17 Jan 1895
Southern Precinct
Gertie Perry and Albert McInturff were married 6 Jan at the residence of Rolls Perry.
James Hudgens, commonly known as Uncle Red Hudgens, had his leg broken in three places 9 Jan. He and his son had fallen a tree and it was braced up by a limb and had not yet fallen from the stump. He cut the limb and the tree fell, catching his leg. He is getting old and it will go hard on him. Some think his leg will have to be amputated. TL 17 Jan 1895 Bethel Jordan, of whom we spoke last week, died Friday night about 8 o’clock. Burial was at East Fork in Franklin County Saturday. TL 17 Jan 1895
Wolf Creek
Hes Crowell, of Union County and Etta Nelson were married last week.
Arrived at the residence of T.M. Treece, on the 12th, a ten pound girl. TL 17 Jan 1895
Canaville
Rev. W.L. Turner’s child died on the 10th and was buried at Coalbank.
Mrs. Sarah Gregory, near Canaville, died a few days ago. TL 17 Jan 1895
Marriage licenses
Jan 9 — Barney H. Carter, 27, Carterville — Mada Kemp, 24, Carterville
Jan 10 — W.R. Foster, 21, Attila — Harriet Beers, 18, Corinth
Jan 11 — Henry B. Norman, 20, Marion — Cora Davis Grant, 16
Oscar Blades, 23 — Sarah V. Williams, 19
Jan 12 — Lewis Groves, 19, Marion — Annie Sams, 19, Marion TL 17 Jan 1895
Tax purchase – To Eliza J. Williams, Geo. E. Clark, purchaser
Tax sale notice – To T.C. Whitlock, W.F. Wesbtrook purchaser. TL 17 Jan 1895
Anecdote of Gen. Logan
Paul Hull, in a three column article of reminiscences of Gen. John A. Logan, published in Wednesday’s Chicago Inter Ocean, tells of a horse race in which General Logan rode one of the racers and Gen. W.B. Anderson the other, but Paul fails to state that the race took place in Mt. Vernon. Paul says: “The greatest of the Logan horse races in the memory of the old citizen was run in 1842 between Walnut Cracker, owned by Dr. John Logan and Polly Ann, owned by Governor Anderson. The race was run over a straightaway course of 1,000 yards for a stake of $1,000 in horses. Money was scarce in those days and livestock was the chief commodity for gambling purposes. John A. Logan was then 16 years old and rode Walnut Cracker. General Bill Anderson, pension agent in Chicago, was then about the same age and rode his father’s mare. The popularity and celebrity of the horses, as well as their owners, drew the greatest crowd that had ever been in the country. Dr. Logan’s Walnut Cracker was an unbeaten quarter horse, but John had warned his father that 1,000 yards was too far for him, and that the mare would beat him at the finish, because of her superior bottom. But, in parlance perhaps not then in vogue, Dr. Logan was a “dead game sport” and what was equivalent to “putting up his stuff” turned his livestock into the stockade. Judges were stationed in all points along the course. The pistol was fired and the race was on. The horse shot away from the mare as if she was tied. He beat her out of sight at 400 yards; he was away ahead of her at 600 yards; he barely led her at 800 yards and from that point to the finish she threw the Big Muddy sand in his eyes. The horses returned shortly to the start, John Logan standing in his stirrups, his eyes snapping. When he came within earshot of his father, he shook his fist at him and shouted,
“Father, I told you this d__________ horse couldn’t run a thousand yards.” “Shut up, you rascal!” shouted Dr. John you crowded him too hard at the start or you would have won easily.” TL 24 Jan 1895
Marriage licenses
Joseph Owens, 21 — Ida Swofford, 19, Graul [as written]
Wm. M. Hawkins, 23, New Denison — Nettie Ensminger, 22, Crab Orchard
Edward Crossley, 21, Carterville — Janie King, 17, Carterville
Sam Owen, 25, Malden, Mo — Ada Turner, 22, Crab Orchard TL 24 Jan 1895
Mrs. Troutman died at her residence last Monday morning. TL 24 Jan 1895
Dr. Whitacre, of Creal Springs, went to Lincoln last Tuesday with Della and Cora Blake where he placed them in the I.O.O.F. Orphans Home. We are told their father, Elisha Blake, deceased, requested this just before his death. TL 24 Jan 1895
The Lake Creek post office was moved to Johnston City last Thursday and will hereafter be known as Lakecreek. It is a hardship upon the business men and in fact all who receive mail at that office, that the post office could not bear the name of the town. TL 24 Jan 1895
Chamness — Death entered the family of Oliver Chamness and removed from our midst little Mary, a sixteen month old child. Burial was in the family cemetery. EP & TL 24 Jan 1895
Indian Camp — Geo. W. & John W. Black started with their families to Arkansas last week. TL 24 Jan 1895
Johnston City
Dr. Chamness, of Chamness Store, will move here soon. He is running a saw mill near here.
Work on the church is progressing nicely under the supervision of Jack Moake and Luke Simms.
Rev. Mattox, of Franklin County, was in town last week, looking for a location. He will build here in the near future.
Our genial agent, Raleigh Farmer, is doing a fine business in the way of getting freight to ship from his station.
Johnston City is moving along nicely in the way of building a good town. Four months ago the streets were graded in a stubble field from which a wheat crop was harvested in 1894. It is now dotted with 35 buildings and 14 more under contract to be built as soon as the weather will permit. Several lots are sold that will be built in the spring. Those buildings at present are L. Peterson, Jean Pike, Ben [Ren] Roberts and George Duncan. TL 24 Jan 1895
Southern Precinct
Mr. and Mrs. Sam McInturff buried a babe at the Fountain Cemetery 11 Jan.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gray buried a babe at Crab Orchard Cemetery 15 Jan. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barth were blessed with a new baby 18 Jan.
Miss Tinney Courtney returned to her friends around freedom last week. She went to Tennessee and became dissatisfied and came back here, resolved it is her home the rest of her days. Her husband died a few months ago. TL 24 Jan 1895
Tick Ridge — Wm. Hawkins and Nellie Ensminger were married last Thursday evening. TL 24 Jan 1895
G.W. Goddard is the happy father of a fine girl born the 17th? EP 24 Jan 1895
The people of Johnston City are enthusiastic over the prospect of a new rail road from that place to Carbondale. It is prophesied that before the beginning of the year 1897 there will be over five hundred inhabitants within the corporate boundaries of Johnston City. We hope so. EP 24 Jan 1895
Mrs. Geo. Carpenter, OF Blairstown, MO, whom we remember as Mitre Davis, was happy in the possession of a sweet little babe when her husband went to a health resort for treatment, but alas death came on short notice and the father was called home on the 10th inst. to find the little body cold in death. EP 24 Jan 1895
Final settlement notice Geo. B. White admr estate of N.S. White EP 24 Jan 1895
Mrs. Troutman, whose husband is janitor of the school house and Christian Church, died last Monday of pneumonia. EP 24 Jan 1895
The contractor that is sinking the coal shaft near Johnston City is having considerable trouble with water. The shaft stood sixty feet in water at one time last week but a pump has been put in and work will proceed in a short time. EP 24 Jan 1895
Attachment notice
Anderson Taylor vs J.W. Westbrook and R.D. Holland
W.W. Young vs J.W. Westbrook and R.D. Holland TL 31 Jan 1895
Deputy Sheriff Sisney went to Metropolis last Wednesday and arrested Theo. Norman on a bastardy charge. The suit was settled by the complainant, Miss Mosley and the defendant uniting in marriage. TL 31 Jan 1895
Kressling, a cigar maker who worked for J.W. Peebles in this city, had his head cut off recently by the cars at Nashville. He left Marion on the 4th and five days after was found on the railroad with his head severed from his body. He came here penniless and after a short stay, without saying much about it, left. It is thought that he was despondent and his death was his own choice. TL 31 Jan 1895
Wolf Creek
Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Fowler rejoice over the arrival of a fine boy the 215t.
Mrs. G.A. McCoy died on the 27th. Burial was at the family graveyard near the residence of her father, Rev. W.C. Childers in Grassy Precinct. TL 31 Jan 1895
Johnston City
Seventy two more lots have been added to our town this week.
The snow drives the carpenters indoors this week.
Everything is quiet, nothing more exciting than a dog fight.
Dr. Chamness and Harry Grant will erect a new building here in the near future. It will be used for a store.
The sinking of the coal shaft is giving Mr. Barbour some trouble. The water rushes on them so fast they have no time to blast the rock.
R.E. Farmer went to Mt. Vernon Sunday.
George Duncan and wife went to Marion Friday.
Charley Duncan, of Carterville, came home Sunday. TL 31 Jan 1895
Montraville Askew, son of Augustus Askew, and nephew of L.P. Askew, returned home after an absence of 30 years. He left home at Carbondale, Ill. at the age of fourteen, to join his father in the Union Army. He first went to Mound City and fell in with a naval officer, went about with him and served in that capacity for three years. After the war closed, he went to New York City, went aboard an ocean steamer and made several passages for Liverpool. Afterwards, he made several passages to London, Liverpool and other large English seaports. After crossing the Atlantic a number of times, he made passage to the Sandwich Island, Hayti and Cuba, then back to New Orleans and there gave up the water and went to the far west to prospecting in the silver and gold region, mainly in Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico. His mining enterprises not proving very profitable, he subsequently gave it up for railroading, which occupation he has followed for several years. He comes from California and landed here on the 19th He has since left for Cincinnati, Ohio, looking up his war claim and also his father’s Mexican War pension. Both together should make him quite comfortable. We look for him back in the near future. He says he will make Egypt his future home. TL 31 Jan 1895
Wright Lebo, of Malden, MO, has been visiting friends and relatives at Indian Camp. His sister is Mrs. Crosson of Cawthon. TL 31 Dec 1895
Blairsville — Uncle Jack Moake was seen going south a few days ago, enroute to Malden, MO. TL 31 Jan 1895
Creal Springs
Aunt Nancy Davis, mother of Rep. WM. T. Davis, is very low with typhoid fever.
We have just received an announcement of the marriage of Ella Williams, daughter of photographer L.A. Williams, formerly of this city, now of Vienna, to Will S. Sanders of that city. EP 31 Jan 1895
Cottage Home
The old soldiers will hail with delight the new pension law giving all the soldiers not less than $6 per month.
There were two deaths recently. Aunt Rachel Starling, aged 67, followed her husband to the grave Wednesday and was buried in Gentry graveyard and the wife of Sylvester Clark died Saturday and was buried in Mt. Cana graveyard. She was the first buried there. She leaves a husband and four children. EP 31 Jan 1895
Johnston City
Johnston City is a rapid and prosperous little town which has builded up within the last four months. It consists of nine business houses and the tenth one on the way and one hotel where a good square meal can be had at all times.
Died: Our beloved little village, Shake Rag, situated on the banks of Lake Creek, breathed its last on Jan 17, 1895. Little Shake Rag has gone to a more prosperous place where it will ever remain. It is sad to part with the dear Shake Rag, for we know that thou will be missed by some few. Little Shake Rag has been a good and faithful village and its friends were pained to note its many ailments with which it was affected last fall. Shake Rag had a long and tedious illness of house moving which it bore bravely until the death cycle of Fourth Assistant Postmaster General smote its decaying body and then on last Thursday the Postmaster bore its stationary soul to that enterprising home, Johnston City, where there’s ever wealth and prosperity. To Shake Rags sorrowing friends we would say, weep not dear friends, but prepare for Johnston City too. EP 31 Jan 1895
February
Cottage Home
T.W. Phillips and Percie Gay were married 3 Feb at the residence of John Phemister. EP 7 Feb 1895
Creal Springs
A boy was born last Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Willeford.
Sallie Christenberry and Audy Eckert were married Sunday at the East Side Hotel. EP 7 Feb 1895
Lake Creek
Yes, it is a sad fact that Johnston City has men who have baffled every attempt to stop the liquor traffic there. There are men who join the church to get a cloak to carry out some scheme and we think it is just as mean for a man to take advantage of his profession and sell whiskey. EP 7 Feb 1895
Tax sale notice — W.H. Reed purchased real estate assessed to Emily Wolfe. TL 7 Feb 1895
John Brown of Lake Creek came in last Monday on business pertaining to his mercantile line. He has just put in a line of shoes and reports a good trade. He has the only store in the old town now and feels satisfied his trade will grow. TL 7 Feb 1895
Corinth — Tom Mitchell smiles. It’s a new girl at their house. TL 7 Feb 1895
Geo. W. Martin, jailer, has registered the following boarders, part or all of whom he will likely lose during his term of court: Marshal Jones and Tim Bach, burglary — pled guilty and sentenced to reformatory. Lizzie Garrison, burglary, pled guilty. Joe Woods, larceny. Bud Bell, crap shooting, pled not guilty and asked for trial. TL 7 Feb 1895
In the conviction of Lizzie Garrison, the third female convict from this county has been assigned to the penitentiary during the last 20 years. She was born and reared in Saline County and 31 years ago was an innocent child in the Fry family of that county. Some years ago she was married to Mr. Garrison in this county but for some cause the union was not a happy one and she was set adrift, leaving her children in the care of others. As to her guilt, there is no doubt — having entered a plea of guilt and received the sentence of one year. IL 7 Feb 1895
Tax sale notice
To Mary Vandyke, J.J. Keel and Mary A. Kelley — W.P. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to Mary Van Dyke.
W.P. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to Jas. White.
To B.C. Parton and J.W. Parton — W.P. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to B.C. Parton.
To Christiana Klutz, David B. Klutts and J.W. Hartwell — W.P. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to Christiana Klutz
To F.J. Hanford and M.M. Chamness — W.P. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to F.J. Hanford
To W.S. Cannon, J.W. Westbrook and F.M. Hall — W.P. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to W.S. Cannon
W.F. Westbrook purchased real estate assessed to T.C. Whitlock
To William P. Clark, Charles E. Clark, Charles T. Simmons and James Guthrie— Henry Volgler purchased real estate assessed to James Guthrie TL 7 Feb 1895
Attachment notice
W.W. Young vs J.W. Westbrook and R.D. Holland Anderson
Taylor vs J.W. Westbrook and R.D. Holland TL 7 Feb 1895
Johnston City
P.W. Duncan went to Carterville last week.
John Pike is on jury duty from this precinct.
L. Peterson shipped a car of wheat to Nashville Monday.
Mrs. Jack Duncan has gone on a visit this week to Marion and other points.
There will be several cars of timber shipped from here this week, consisting of piling and ties.
The mines have been shut down this week. They are waiting for a new pump. Work will resume as soon as machinery arrives.
Our young friend, Will Noll, who has been contained to his room for the past four months, was in town Saturday. Success to you, Will.
Some real estate changed hands Monday. Duncan Brothers bought of George Leigh a small tract of timber land, one fourth mile from town, for which they paid $65 per acre.
We notice in the press last week, the death of Shakerag. We do not look at it that way. We want the remaining portion of Shakerag to prosper. Success to our neighbor town.
Scott Prindle is here organizing a stock company for the purpose of erecting a flour mill at this place. TL 7 Feb 1895
Marriage licenses
T.W. Pierce, 21, Carterville — Piercie Gay, 19, Carterville
Leroy Maxam, 63, Creal Springs — Sue McKinney, 36, East St. Louis
Robert Woodard, 26, Marion — Amanda Nelly, 21, Marion
Andrew Ekeman, 46, Creal Springs — Sarah Chrisenberry, 41, Creal Springs
Edward Impson, 22, Carterville — Lizzie Spiller, 22, Carterville
Chas. Ewell, 24, Cottage Home — Lizzie Watson, 19, Cottage Home TL 7 Feb 1895
Willie Simpson and Sallie Thompson were married the 10th. EP 14 Feb 1895
Mrs. Mary Logan, widow of the honored and mourned John A. Logan and sister of Mrs. M.C. Campbell, sailed on the 17th of last month from New York bound for a cruise on the Mediterranean Sea and a tour through the Holy Land. America will anxiously await transatlantic news of her safe arrival and meantime we wish her God speed. EP 14 Feb 1895
Creal Springs
Lizzie Garrison, who was arrested for burglarizing D.S. Anderson’s drug store, plead guilty and was sentenced to one year in the pen. EP 14 Feb 1895
Bear creek
Thomas Duncan is talking of leaving us. He is doing a good business in the lumber trade at Johnston City.
Wren Roberts is building a dwelling in Johnston City. I guess he will follow Ell. When are you going to catch your “bird “, Annie Bell? EP 14 Feb 1895
Southern Precinct — Joseph Hudson is on the sick list. His brother, Dr. Theo Hudson, is doctoring him. TL 14 Feb 1895
Prof. Boyd, of Johnston City, late of Boston, is stopping here. TL 14 Feb 1895
Marriage licenses
M.T. Finney, Corinth — Sarah Lizzy Arterbery, Corinth
T.I. Camden, 21, Creal Springs — M.C. Anderson, 22, Creal Springs
R.O. Atherton, 36, Marion — Bertha Milligan, 20, Murphysboro
W.J. Simpson, 27, Marion — Sarah 3. Thompson, 19, Marion
E.M. Kimmel, 36, Creal Springs — Alice Sheretz, 23, Creal Springs
Alfred Cagle, 32, Fredonia — Florence Marion, 21, Carterville TL 14 Feb 1895
Halfway is the name of the new post office, J.H. Williams, P.M., between Grant and Corinth. TL 14 Feb 1895
Jailer Martin has registered Joseph Campbell of St. Louis, who failed to fill a peace bond sworn out by his wife at Carterville. TL 14 Feb 1895
Circuit Court
Joseph Woods, larceny, guilty. Jailed.
Charley Howard, assault, $50 fine and costs.
Riddle, assault to murder, jury had case when paper went to press TL 14 Feb 1895
Hon. John S. Crum died at his residence in Vienna Wednesday of last week of Bright’s Disease. He enlisted in Co D 31st Ill Inf. at Vienna 22 Aug 1861 and was seriously wounded at the Battle of Belmont, from the effects of which he was discharged. Returning home, he was appointed postmaster and afterward elected Circuit Clerk. He also held the position of Master in Chancery several years, served two terms as a member of the State Board of Equalization and was a prominent Oddfellow. TL 14 Feb 1895
Col. E.M. Lowe of Pulaski died at his residence last week. He was among the first to enlist under the call for troops, enlisting as Captain in Co G 9th III Inf. where he served until mustered out to command the 1st Ala U.S. Colored Troops. TL 14 Feb 1895
Tax sale notice
H. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to W.A. Spann TL 14 Feb 1895
Johnston City
Frank Sizemore went to Carterville the first of the week on business.
Tom Baster has returned home and started work at his old stand.
C.E. Richerson is putting up a fine lot of ice this week.
George Leigh bought 40 acres from his brother, ED.
Mart Felts bought six lots in Johnston City last week.
The new pump at the coal shaft is at work. They have a large boiler that will furnish ample steam and we hope to see work move lively.
Mrs. Miles Leigh went home with her sister, Miss Stella Norman, Saturday. TL 14 Feb 1895
Tax sale notice
To J. Bowman est., L.A. Goddard and J.W. Westbrook — W.P. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to J. Bowman est.
To Susan Parks, Marshal Parks and Robert Parks — W.P. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to Robert Parks
To W.J. Acker and W.J. Stout — H. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to W.J. Acker
W.P.Goodall purchased real estate assessed to H.C. Ward
H. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to Mack Williams
To Moses Arms and Henry Hudson as trustees —W.P. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to Moses Arms
To J.F. Davis, A.J. Webber and J.F. Dorris — W.P. Goodall purchased real estate assessed to J.F. Davis TL 14 Feb 1895
Canavile — John Brookhouse’s child died this week and was buried at Cana Church. TL 14 Feb 1895
A special dispatch to the Globe-Democrat from Carbondale says: “This morning a woman named Jessie Crant was found dead in a room occupied by Luther Scott at the Edwards House in this city. A revolver was near at hand with which a bullet had been sent through her brain. Scott states that he had taken the woman to his room and claims that she committed suicide while he was asleep. The fact that she had previously made an attempt on her own life gives color to this statement. The coroner’s jury examined several witnesses but has not rendered a verdict. A late dispatch from that place says Scott has been bound over to await the action of the grand jury. He is now in jail at Murphysboro. He still claims she committed suicide and that he knew nothing of it until he tried to arouse her, on waking the next morning. TL 21 Feb 1895
Mr. J.N. Williams informs us that the P.M. General has established a P.O. at a place near Corinth called Halfway and appointed the informer as Post Master. EP 21 Feb 1895
The wife of Marcus Bearden who lives two or three miles east of Marion, disappeared last Thursday and has not been heard from since. She and her husband had no trouble and she left in the morning after telling Mr. Bearden where to find his dinner, stating she was going to a neighbor’s and would be back by 2 or 3 o’clock that evening. It is learned she was in Marion that day but if she took either train it is unknown. Her folks recently left and it is possible she has gone to them in Mississippi or Virginia. She leaves three small children with her husband. She was formerly a Miss Bugg. EP 21 Feb 1895
Creal Springs
Metropolis Democrat — William Watson of Creal Springs and Carrie Morris were married this morning at the Green Hotel. The bride is the sister of Mrs. John Ferrell and also of Hon. Wm. S. Morris of Golconda.
William Watson lives one half mile south of this place and is the father of J.J. Watson. He is seventy years of age while the bride is forty. EP 21 Feb 1895
Joseph B. Hudson was born in Tennessee 13 Feb 1859 and died 16 Feb 1895. He came to this country near the year 1880 and married Della Hampton 1 Sep 1889. His first child died 6 Sep 1891. He leaves a wife and two children. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery, by the I.O.O.F., of which he was a member. TL 21 Feb 1895
Tax sale notice
To Charley Staugh, M.E. Belfrey and C.A. Jochum, as agent — J.W. Barham purchased real estate assessed to Charley Staugh, A.L. Cline, assignee To J.C. Martin and C.A. Jochum — J.W. Barham purchased real estate assessed to J.C. Martin, A.L. Cline, assignee
To William Spiller, J.W. Brewer and J.T. Hindman — J.W. Barham purchased real estate assessed to William Spiller, A.L. Cline, assignee
To Preston Brothers and L.A. Goddard — Don Goodall purchased real estate assessed to Preston Brothers
To W.R. Wall and all unknown owners — Don Goodall purchased real estate assessed to W.R. Wall
To Guss Batts and M.M. Park — J.W. Barham purchased real estate assessed to Gus Battz, A.L. Cline, assignee
To Daniel Hurst and John Hurst — O.S. Tippy purchased real estate assessed to David Hurst, A.L.,Cline, assignee. TL 21 Feb 1895
Mr. Geo. W. Tune, residing near Canaville, died last Thursday. He suffered for some time with a liver disease. A surgical operation was made by Drs. Evans and Edwards for the purpose of information. TL 21 Feb 1895
In the court notes last week, Charley Howard was mentioned as one of those convicted. It was Scott and not Charley. TL 21 Feb 1895
Joseph Hudson died last Saturday night at 12 o’clock. He was buried in Hampton Cemetery, 4 1/2 miles south of Marion by Fountain Lodge I.O.O.F. He was a brother of Dr. Theo Hudson and the only one of the family, except the doctor, in this county. TL 21 Feb 1895
“On the 14th inst. (Feb 1895) at the dawning of the morning I looked out from my gallery on the broad highway that winds its way through the groves of the stately old oaks that crowned the old Tyner homestead,” says Aunt Cinda Myers, “I saw wagons, buggies, horsemen approaching; one old man waving his hand saying, ‘we are coming!’ Then I knew at once what it all meant.” The old lady broke forth tears in her eyes. “Just 47 years ago on this very day — but it was raining on that day (Feb 14, 1847). On this day the strong hand of our neighbors from all over Williamson County laid the foundation and completed the fence that today stands around a 40-acre field known as Henry field now owned by C.C. Russell. The fence was built of white oak rails. On that day, 1847, a grand picnic was enjoyed and so today we enjoyed the same — but few were present at both picnics. “Aunt Cinda” is 75 years old but enjoys seeing the young folks dance just as well as if she was 16 years old. TL 21 Feb 1895
Fredonia – The East Beaver Pond School will close in a few days and the present teacher, Will Beavers, will be employed the next ten months teaching school in Missouri at $46 per month. TL 21 Feb 1895
Joseph Meiser, proprietor of the Meiser House in Johnston City, came around to see us. TL 21 Feb 1895
Sheriff Parks and C.C. Reed went to Pontiac last week, starting Friday afternoon with Marshal Jones, 18, Tim Bach, 17, Earl Reese, 14, Guy Park, 13 and Hosa Rich, 12, all indicted for burglary. This breaks the record in numbers from this county going to prison. TL 21 Feb 1895
Indian Camp — Orpha Tanner, second daughter of Ed and Amanda Tanner, died the 13th after an illness of only a few days. She was 14 years old. TL 21 Feb 1895
Tax sale notice
To James White est., Leonard White, Susan Hogard and Prisley White — J.W. Barham purchased real estate assessed to James White est., A.L. Cline, assignee
To Lance & Moore and Susan Grimes — J.W. Barham purchased real estate assessed to Lance & Moore, A.L. Cline, assignee
To J.M. Hargraves and J.L. Patton as agent — J.W. Barham purchased real estate assessed to J.M. Hargraves, A.L. Cline, assignee
To Carter Brothers — J.W. Barham purchased real estate assessed to Carter Brothers, A.L. Cline, assignee
J.W. Barham purchased real estate assessed to H.F. Warren, A.L. Cline, assignee
To L. Thompson and C.O. Patier — J.W. Barham purchased real estate assessed to L. Thompson, A.L. Cline, assignee
O.S. Tippy purchased real estate assessed to Thos. Chase, A.L. Cline, assignee
To Trice Stafford and Alatha Riddle — J.W. Barham purchased real estate assessed to Trice Stafford, Al. Cline, assignee TL 21 Feb 1895
Chancery sale — H.G. Price vs J.W. Hartwell and Martha Hartwell, foreclosure of mortgage TL 21 Feb 1895
A fine boy was born the 24th to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thompson. EP 28 Feb 1895
A little grandchild of Circuit Clerk H.C. Jones was buried last Friday in the new cemetery in this city. TL 28 Feb 1895
Henry McCoy, of Anna, a resident of Marion several years ago, was called here Monday to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Emily Mitchell. Mr. McCoy was a member of the 31st Illinois Inf. TL 28 Feb 1895
Corinth — The well known old soldier, Frank Fiveash, was buried Saturday at Summers church. TL 28 Feb 1895
Blairsville — It’s a girl for C.W. Russell. TL 28 Feb 1895
Halfway — It’s a boy for John Williams. TL 28 Feb 1895
Crab Orchard — C.M. Furlong moved with his family last week to Poplar Bluff, MO. TL 28 Feb 1895
Indian Camp — Mrs. Sarah Elms, wife of Jas. B. Elms, died the 19th after an illness of eight days. She was about 50 years old. She is survived by a husband, two sons and a daughter. TL 28 Feb 1895
Johnston City
Bill Peterson, of Brownstown, was here last week visiting friends and relatives. Misses Rosa and Cora Felts went to Mt. Vernon Friday to visit their brother, Troy, who is teaching the Mt. Vernon school.
The carpenters all went to work Monday. The hammers are making music for the town this week.
Dr. Chamness has bought Jean Pike’s property and is completing the house.
Mr. Chamness will commence his store house this week.
Frick Brothers are building a shop here. They will be ready for business in a few weeks.
Mr. Tom Pike has his shop done and is ready to put in his stock of implements.
Mr. Mart Duncan is building a warehouse for Burgess & Leigh.
We have a new store in town, Rector & Meyers from Creal Springs compose the firm. Duncan & Holland received a car of lumber this week. This makes thirteen cars for them this winter. They are most obliging gentlemen and are doing a good business in their line.
Some of the Johnston boys went to Marion last week. Among them were P.W. Duncan, Charley Duncan, Jess Kopp, George Leigh and J.M. Peterson.
The coal shaft has closed down for a short time. We understand they will commence work again Wednesday. They are waiting on some heavier machinery. TL 28 Feb 1895
Emily A. Mitchell, mother of Mrs. J.C. Mitchell and Mr. A.F. White, died last Sunday after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Monday by Rev. J.S. Crenshaw, immediately after which the procession moved to the cemetery where burial services were performed. EP 28 Feb 1895
While working in a clearing Saturday last, the little eight year old stepson of Riley Hartwell ran under a falling tree limb and was struck in the head. The skull was fractured and crushed in so that it pressed upon the brain. Dr. L.B. Casey dressed the wound and relieved the pressure by cutting loose and lifting the depressed portion of the skull. The little fellow is getting along as well as could be expected. EP 28 Feb 1895
Rev. McAlpin died at his home near Bainbridge last Wednesday at the age of 75 years. EP 28 Feb 1895
Last Saturday Drs. Denison & Denison performed a very delicate and dangerous, though successful, operation upon Mrs. Oliver Lee, removing from her person a large tumor. She is growing stronger since the treatment. EP 28 Feb 1895
W.A. Smothers was born near Gallatin, TN and brought to Franklin County, IL when a small boy, where he remained until the war came up. He then volunteered in the Illinois Cavalry Co C for three years. He moved to this county in 1879. He leaves a wife and nine children. The text for his funeral was St. John xi 24-26. EP 28 Feb 1895
Creal Springs
Jacob V. Mayer has moved his grocery store to Johnston City. EP 28 Feb 1895
Johnston City
Messrs. Grant and Chamness will build a two story business house at this place in the near future.
Johnston City is on the upward road that leads to wealth and prosperity. Where is the station on the C.P. & M. that can surpass Johnston City?
Non resident notice
Rebecca O’Neal et al vs Mary J. Hays, Alfred Hays, Lydia 0. Smith, Burgess Smith et al — bill for partition, dower, etc. EP 28 Feb 1895
March
Vernelle Simmons died 28 Feb in the bloom of youth, being yet in his 20th year. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery March 1. EP 7 Mar 1895
In Memorial — Marion Union 6415 A.F. of L. — Brother Vernell Simmons. EP 7 Mar 1895
Atty. Lafayette Hunter and wife returned last Friday to their home in Piggot, Ark after a short visit with his father, Uncle Allen Hunter. EP 7 Mar 1895
Creal Springs
Newton Perry died Thursday at his home three miles south of this place. Burial was in County Line Cemetery by the IOOF lodge of which he was a member. EP 7 Mar 1895
Chancery sale
W.T. Newton vs S.D. Caplinger and M.E. Caplinger. EP 14 Mar 1895
Non resident notice
Charles T. Maltby vs Jennie Maltby — bill for divorce EP 14 Mar 1895
Cottage Home
The 12th of this month was the birthday of B.J. Baker who passed his 79th year of his life on that day. He came to this state when it was a wilderness and has seen the county grow from a wilderness to a garden of Eden. He settled on what is now known as Baker Ridge. He is, in his advanced age, very vigorous and can do almost as much work as many of the young men. He came to Tenn. from North Carolina, thence to Illinois.
Father John Allman passed away on the evening of the 6th. He was over 73 years old. He leaves several children and grandchildren to mourn his loss. EP 14 Mar 1895
Cedar Grove
Marshall Chamness (better known as Doc Chamness) and M.E. Lamaster were married the 10th at Cedar Grove Church. EP 14 Mar 1895
Johnston City
Walter Clayton bought B.K. Noll’s farm and a part of F. Henderson’s farm last Monday. This land joins Johnston City and is quite valuable. Price paid was $45 per acre and $100 per acre, respectively. EP 14 Mar 1895
Crab Orchard
Edgar Sims and Lizzie Crossley were married last Wednesday evening. EP 14 Mar 1895
Charley M. James and Lou Anna Norman were married 17 Mar at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood Norman. The groom is one of Lake Creek’s social young men, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel M. James. Ep 14 Mar 1895
Non resident notice
William H. Bundy vs B.H. Jeter, Mary A. Jeter and Southern Building and Loan association — mechanics lien. EP 14 Mar 1895
Will Senter was fined five dollars in police court last Saturday. He was found guilty of assault and battery. Family infelicities often result so. EP 17 Mar 1895
Hester J. Jones admrx estate of Levi A. Jones, Richard W. Jones, Charley Jones, Arthur Jones and others as heirs of Levi A. Jones. Charley Jones and Arthur Jones are non-residents. EP 21 Mar 1895
In memory of Bro. Ralls Perry — Hall of Fountain Lodge No. 396 IOOF — The Reaper of Death invaded our lodge and claimed as its victim Ralls Perry 12 Mar 1895. He was a member for 25 years; his membership being in Creal Springs Lodge No. 504 until Feb 1882 when he joined Fountain Lodge. EP 21 Mar 1895
Cottage Home
Ask W.A. Ogden what that smile is on his face for and he will tell you that he has a 16 lb. Democratic boy at his house who on his 21st year will help to overrule republicanism injustice and monopolies. EP 21 Mar 1895
Chancery sale
F.J. Scheve vs Adam Barth — foreclosure of mortgage. EP 21 Mar 1895
Creal Springs
Mrs. Susan Grimes died Thursday. Burial was in County Line Cemetery. EP 21 Mar 1895
Johnston City
John Brown caught the spirit of the times and is giving his store a new coat of paint. Pres. Johnston of the C.P. & M. was among the arrivals at the Moeser House the first of the week.
It’s amusing to be in Marion and hear the business men? cry out against the boom our town is having now. Marion is the county seat but it is not “in it” when it comes to enterprise.
Johnston City wants and must have a school house built but the way to get it started is not decided.
Statistics show that the average life of man is 37 years instead of 33 years as it was 12 years ago. EP 21 Mar 1895
In Memoriam — Death of our esteemed brother, Vernelle Simmons. His mother is Mrs. F.M. Simmons. TL 7 Mar 1895
Chancery sale — Orlena Groves et al vs Grant Billings — partition of homestead and dower. TL 7 Mar 1895
H.B. Webster of Kennett, MO is visiting here. TL 7 Mar 1895
Arthur L. Dates and Lue M. Patterson were married Wednesday at the West Side Hotel. TL 7 Mar 1895
Canaville — Luke Simmons is building a fine church at Johnston City. TL 7 Mar 1895
Vernelle Simmons died last Thursday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the residence of his mother (the Simmons House) Friday. He was just approaching manhood and was a great source of pleasure to his mother — being the only unmarried member of the family at home. TL 7 Mar 1895
Mrs. Emily Mitchell died Feb 24th at her home in this city. In 1837, she lived with her parents within a quarter of a mile from where she was buried. Her first husband, Col. John H. White, of the 31st Illinois, fell at Ft. Donelson. W.N. Mitchell, her last husband, also served his country in the army and lived to see the Federal arms victorious. One remarkable coincident is that the family, as far as has passed away, were consigned to the tomb in February. TL 7 Mar 1895
Johnston City
Mr. Ingram of Kinmundy is going to put up a large mill here. The machinery is all of the latest style.
Peterson & Ferges have purchased a large stock of clothing.
The machinery for the coal shaft arrived Monday. They will be able to get the coal out in sixty days or less time if the machinery is a success. TL 7 Mar 1895
A special term of court convened in Murphysboro last Monday to try Doug Henderson and Frank Jeffries for the murder of James Towle. They were found guilty and sentenced to hang. L.J. Brandon testified James Towle was married to his sister. He said Towle left for Makanda to visit his sister, Jane Land. Chas. Lewis testified he knows Henderson; their wives are related. When the verdict was read, Jeffries remarked to Henderson, “What do you think of that, buddie?” On the way to the jail, he told Sheriff Wells, ” That is the first time I was ever sentenced to be hung.” The sheriff replied, “And in all probability it is the last.” But little concern is shown by either party. [This its a lengthy account.] TL 14 Mar 1895
R.R. Perry, of Southern, died Tuesday of pneumonia. TL 14 Mar 1895
M.E. Chamness, of Chamness, and Mary E. Lamaster were married 10 Mar at Cedar Grove Church. The invited guests repaired to the bride’s home, Rev. George W. Lamaster where a reception was given. TL 14 Mar 1895
Indian Camp — Aunt Hannah Wilkins of the Territory is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Barwick. TL 14 Mar 1895
Crab Orchard — Ed Sims and Lizzie Crossley were married the 6th. TL 14 Mar 1895
Blairsville — Joe Friedline and Mamie Zimmerman were married. TL 14 Mar 1895
May 31 is the date set for the execution of Doug Henderson and Frank Jeffries for the murder of James Towle. TL 21 Mar 1895
Jailer Martin received for safe keeping Sunday, Frank and Jerry Reynolds and Frank Robinson of Stonefort. TL 21 Mar 1895
An infant child of John T. Emerson died the 14th and was buried in Emerson Cemetery, one mile north of Fredonia. TL 21 Mar 1895
The wife of Cole Smith died the 10th of consumption. She leaves a husband and several children. Burial was in Indian Hill Cemetery near DeSoto, Jackson County. TL 21 Mar 1895
James Cheney, wholesale merchant of Cairo and Alice Lindsey of Rosa Claire were married at the M.E. Church South parsonage by R.P. Howell. TL 21 Mar 1895
Charley James and Anna Norman were married 17 Mar at the residence of the bride’s parents, 3 miles northeast of Marion. TL 21 Mar 1895
Fredonia
A boy for Henry Williams.
A seven year old daughter of John Swatzell died the 15th and was buried in Hinchcliff Cemetery. TL 21 Mar 1895
Johnston City
Johnston City’s history is brief. Our city is five months old. We now have 75 new buildings and over 100 inhabitants and 30 carpenters at work at present. The new railroad will connect at this place and work will commence on it in a few weeks. Duncan Bros. will build a livery stable for a man from St. Elmo. TL 21 Mar 1895
Indian Camp
Lick Motsinger, Henry Bundy, Bill Potter and family and John R. Allen and family left the 12th for Corning, Ark. They went overland by wagon.
Grandma Beasley died Sunday in her 77th year. She was just as old as the state in which she spent her entire life. She was probably the last person in the county who was an inhabitant of the state when it was admitted to the Union. TL 21 Mar 1895
Eight Mile — Z.L. Hughes wears a broad smile — it’s a boy. Zack says with one girl and three boys he can sit on the fence and take it easy. TL 28 Mar 1895
Attila — Mrs. John Shaw died 23 Mar. TL 28 Mar 1895
Mrs. Oliver Lee, formerly Miss Chaney Davison, died the 16th at the residence of Stephen May. She had undergone a surgical operation and was getting along nicely until erysipelas set in. She suffered considerably for quite a while and finally died of blood poisoning. Burial was in the family cemetery. EP 28 Mar 1895
Last Sunday Jailer Martin put a good dinner in the strong steel cages for Frank and Jerry Reynolds and Frank Robinson, three young men from Stonefort who are confined there for stealing meat, and took his family on a visit to his wife’s people. The men escaped from jail, but were captured later. [A lengthy account of how they managed to escape, including taking their clothes off and soaping one man’s body to get through a narrow opening.] EP 28 Mar 1895
Grant
E.H. Scoby and Lizzie Hearn were married last Wednesday evening at Union Grove Church. EP 28 Mar 1895
Crab Orchard
Mrs. Joseph Jenkins, better known as Aunt Jane, died Saturday after a long siege of erysipelas. She leaves an aged husband and several children. EP 28 Mar 1895
WANTED — Good girl for general house work. $2 per week and expenses to Chicago. Mrs. A.J. Benson, 2401 Ind. Ave, Chicago, Ill. TL 28 Mar 1895
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 5)