Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, The Leader (TL) and Egyptian Press (EP)
April
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hinchcliff have another boy born into their family last Friday. EP & TL 4 Apr 1895
Just as the noon passenger train slowed up at Johnston City a few days ago, a young man about eighteen years of age, followed by his intended bride, a little dark eyed lassie some five years his junior from Franklin County, stepped upon the platform and the next moment would have been speeding on their way to Missouri where they anticipated having the marriage ceremony performed without the knowledge of their anxious parents. But cruel fate seemed to be in their way, for before they could enter the car the father of the fledgling lassie had her in his arms and informed her that they must return. As the train came back the down cast lovers with the triumphant father entered the car and were soon homeward bound from glory. EP 4 Apr 1895
Will Burgess, son of Dr. W.J. Burgess and Mary Worsham, daughter of Newt Worsham of Franklin County, failing to obtain parental consent to their marriage, ran away to Kentucky and there vowed to love and care for each other as long as life shall last. They returned last week on the St. L. A. & T.H. R.R. to Marion and then on the C.P. & M. to West Frankfort. The bride’s parents are reconciled to the condition of the affairs and the happy couple are now living at Mr. Worsham’s. EP 4 Apr 1895
Lake Creek
The new engines and boilers for the Griswold mines near Johnston City are placed and work began last Friday and progressed nicely until almost all the water had been pumped out of the shaft when the pump ceased to work. The pump was raised and an old rubber boot extracted therefrom. It was again lowered and work began, when it failed again and the engine broke. Telegrams ordering repairs were sent to Mt. Vernon.
Prof. Howitt’s troupe gave a series of exhibitions in the City Hall at Johnston City last week. The hall was filled to overflowing. EP 4 Apr 1895
Pulley’s Mill — Little “Ovey” Brown, son of O.P. and Ida Brown, died Saturday. TL 4 Apr 1895
Halfway — E.H. Scoby and Lizzie Hearn were married 20 Mar. TL 4 Apr 1895
Canaville
Luke Simmons has moved to Johnston City.
Alice Willeford and Robert Donald were married Thursday night. TL 4 Apr 1895
Hampton — A daughter for Dennis Chamness. TL 4 Apr 1895
Geo. Strike, of Corinth, came in yesterday and reported the death of Miss Ora Spinks, of Hartford, just over the line in Saline County last Monday. She was an orphan raised by William Rush. She left a note saying she had a secret and the only regret mentioned was she disliked leaving one of the neighbor girls and a young man she had been keeping company with. She shot herself through the heart with a pistol. She was about 15 years old and some days ago, in a pleasant manner, said to one that she intended killing herself. TL 11 Apr 1895
Mrs. Anna Buckley, widow of W.M. Buckley, late of this county, died in Freeport Thursday after a short illness with pneumonia. The remains were brought to this city and burial was in the new cemetery by the side of her husband. Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Alexander, Mr. Will Buckley and Misses Anna and Addie Buckley came up from Murphysboro Saturday with the remains of Mrs. Buckley. EP & TL 11 Apr 1895
Post Master W.W. Barham of Johnston City was in Marion Saturday. He informs us that business at the city is still on the increase, another large building having just arrived from Shake Rag and stopped in front of the P.O. as he left for Marion. EP 11 Apr 1895
James Cash, an old and respected resident of this county, died the 4th on his farm southeast of this city and was buried at Mt. Pleasant church yard. EP 11 Apr 1895
Mrs. Zurie Aikman and Cline Cunningham were married 28 Mar. EP 11 Apr 1895
Chancery sale
James Parks et al vs Harriet Hartwell et al — bill for partition. EP 11 Apr 1895
W.D. McCown is home from Dwight where he has been to take the Keeley cure. He looks better, is better and has many friends who hope his desire for drink will never return. EP 18 Apr 1895
Ottie Sanders and Ada Adams were married last Sunday at the residence of the bride’s uncle, Chas. Sullivan. EP 18 Apr 1895
Last Friday an old lady by the name of Thorn was taken to the Anna Insane Asylum. EP 18 Apr 1895
Lake Creek
John Forcum died the 6th of consumption and was buried in Lake Creek Cemetery. Dock Chamness has completed his residence in the city and will move his family at once.
Rev. W. Chamness preached in the new church Sunday to a large audience. This house will be completed in the near future and will be one of the best buildings in the county.
The select school is in full blast with Prof. R.W. Jones at helm.
Will Burgess has returned from his wedding journey and settled on a farm in Franklin County. The Doctor objected to his marriage on the account of his eyes and age. But we would say never mind, if anything will open his eyes, marriage will. EP 18 Apr 1895
Notice of adjustment
Alonzo Borum admr estate of John B. Borum. EP 18 Apr 1895
Mrs. W.M. Buckley died 4 Apr 1895 at Freeport, IL. She had been visiting a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. G.W. Warner. Leaving her farm near Marion in Sept last, she spent the winter in Chicago with her daughter, Mrs. Ennison, going to Freeport early in February. Her maiden name was Anna M. Burrell. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania 4 Feb 1835 and moved with her family to Freeport in 1851, traveling the entire length of the Ohio River and thence up the Mississippi, as the custom was in the old days. There was a large family, most of whom still live, including her mother at the ripe age of 84. Four of her brothers live in Freeport and two in the east — Rev. Dr. Burrell of N.Y. City and Rev. J.D. Burrell of Brooklyn, N.Y. She graduated from the Rockford Seminary in 1856. Her marriage to Judge W.M. Buckley took place in 1858. For some years they made their home in Freeport, then for 11 years in Alabama till 1877, and since that time their home was near this place. Her husband died two years ago. EP 18 Apr 1895
Pulley’s Mill — The remains of Wm. Miller, formerly of Goreville, were brought here from Carbondale and buried at Friendship Saturday. TL 18 Apr 1895
Tick Ridge — M.H. Coonts, of Crab Orchard and Fronia Motsinger were married the 3rd. TL 18 Apr 1895
Johnston City
The streets in the second addition were all graded in nice shape last week.
L. Peterson brought four car loads of wheat here last week for which he paid 50 cents per bushel.
Mr. Ingram and family arrived here from Kinmundy last week. He will set his sawmill at Johnston City.
Mr. Dave Lawrence of this city was buried at East Fork Sunday. He leaves a family.
Mr. Hubbard, of Benton, has moved here with a full line of harness. His house is nearing completion and he will be ready for business in a few days.
Dr. Hickman, from Benton, has located in our city. He has purchased a lot on main street for $150 and will erect a handsome building.
The Odd Fellows has been moved from the old town here. The store room will be occupied by a gentleman from St. Elmo. This is the second man from St. Elmo to locate here.
We think it would be a good investment for men of money to erect houses to rent. There are opportunities to rent houses every day, at a fair rent. The miners here are boarding and want houses so they can bring their families here. The work at the shaft has commenced and will go right ahead as they have machinery that will do the work. TL 18 Apr 1895
A little child of A.J. Sanders, a former resident of Northern precinct, now holding a position at Chester, IL, died the 13th of brain fever and was brought to this city the following Monday and buried at Union Grove. EP 25 Apr 1895
John G. Bracy, father of B.D. & A.E. Bracy, died 22 Apr three miles north of Marion, in the 72nd year of his age. He moved from TN to KY in 1862 and to IL in 1865. EP 25 Apr 1895
Jesse Odum, formerly of Lake Creek, now of Benton, passed through this city last Saturday on his return from Missouri where he has been for some time. He was called home by the sickness of his father, Arch Odum, well known by many people here. EP 25 Apr 1895
Mrs. Mollie Snyder, wife of William, six miles north of Carterville, was judged insane last week and sent to the asylum. EP 25 Apr 1895
Chancery sale — National Home Building Association, Bloomington, IL vs Willis W. Smith, also same vs H.C. Walston
E. Pavey vs Ellen Fisher and I.B. Fisher TL 25 Apr 1895
Southern Precinct
John M. Tally and Sarah Perry were married last Sunday. Mack Bradley has been greatly honored by being called Papa. TL 25 Apr 1895
Jimtown
Paul Sanders, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Sanders, was buried in Pleasant Grove on the 15th.
Mr. and Mrs. Basil Holland celebrated their golden wedding anniversary the 15th. They were married in Virginia. TL 25 Apr 1895
J.G. Bracy was born 4 Mar 1824 in Robinson County, TN and died 31/2 miles northwest of Marion 22 Apr. He married Caroline Felts in 1849. Five boys were born, one died in childhood. W.H. and T.F. live in Carterville and B.D. and A.E. are residing and in business in this city. Funeral services were at Hurricane. TL 25 Apr 1895
Canaville
Labe Lyerla lost one of his children the 19th. The little one fell in a tub of water and was drowned.
One night this week the air was made to ring with bells celebrating the union of Otis Ellis and Ellen Muller and Newt Venus and wife. TL 25 Apr 1895
May
The readers of the Leader know of the death of Hon. Milo Erwin which occurred last December. The father of the deceased, being unwilling for the remains of his dear son to remain in the west, sent Mr. John H. Rumage to bring the corpse here for reburial. On last Friday, Mr. Rumage returned, bringing the lifeless form. Friends were notified and the preparations made for funeral on Sunday at 2 o’clock p.m. When the hour came, one of the largest congregations of people that was ever seen at Mt. Pleasant had gathered from various parts of this and other counties to unite in paying the last tribute of respect to Mr. Erwin.
After the singing of an appropriate hymn, Rev. Z.T. Walker offered a very earnest and touching prayer. The Marion bar showed its respect for one of its ablest ex-members by an address delivered by Judge Young. The eulogy of the Judge, though largely extemporaneous, was both interesting and instructive. The casket was placed beneath the sod and the concourse of people dispersed.
We are no longer permitted to know the Hon. Milo Erwin as a citizen of our county. We can only remember him as one who has written his history and gone to the long home which awaits us all. The memory of the deceased will long be cherished. In bold type did he write his name on the pages of history. His name stands forth as that of one who well served his people in the Legislative branch of our state government; as that of one who was a successful lawyer, a noted orator and a brilliant writer. We dare not say that our subject was without fault. Look not among men for perfection. “To err is human.” By the Creator, Savior and preserver of mankind, we are gloriously freed from judging of man’s destiny. Let us forever bury his frailty and make his virtues our own. J.M.S. TL 2 May 1895
Chancery sale — William Koenig & Co. vs Fisher Kingcade. TL 2 May 1895
There is some talk of connecting Marion and Johnston City by telephone. So far as Crab Orchard is concerned, it is well settled that we can converse with them soon. TL 2 May 1895
A son for Mr. and Mrs. John Lee. TL 2 May 1895
Work on the new railroad line from Johnston City to Carbondale has begun in real earnest and in a few days a grading force will be at work. TL 12 May 1895
Jimtown — A.J. Sanders, after spending several days with friends and relatives, returned to Chester where he has a position in the prison. TL 2 May 1895
Grant post office will be no more on and after 15 May. TL 2 May 1895
Corinth — Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Sanders, formerly of this township, now of Chester, buried their youngest child at Pleasant Grove 15 Apr. TL 2 May 1895
Fredonia
John R. Williams and Lucy M. Flowers were married a few Sundays ago.
John Nelson, of Herrin’s Prairie and Anna Shadowen, of Fredonia, were married 18 Apr. TL 2 May 1895
Mariah Brack, wife of Elias, was born 24 Apr 1824 in Davidson County, TN and died 26 Apr 1895 at her home one and one half miles southwest of Marion of pneumonia, aged 66 years and 2 days. [Age does not compute.] She married Elias Brack 25 Dec 1848. Thirteen children were born to them; six are living. She joined the Christian Church at the age of sixteen. She was laid away in the home cemetery. TL & EP 9 May 1895
Sheriff Parks returned from Springfield with a prisoner named Pritchett who is charged with bastardy. EP 2 May 1895
Carroll Fuller, a prominent builder and contractor, now of Dexter, Mo, but formerly of this county, is here looking after some very important business. EP 2 May 1895
Crab Orchard
Frank Higgins was out from Marion Monday selling shares in a telephone line which he contemplates putting up between Marion and Crab Orchard.
The body of Milo Erwin, an old resident of Williamson County and author of the “History of Williamson County,” who died in Arkansas last December, was brought to Mt. Pleasant Church and interred there Sunday. EP 2 May 1895
Albert Riggs returned to his home last Friday from Malden, MO where he has been teaching school the past nine months. He will return in the fall and begin a nine months school at $50 per month. EP 2 May 1895
The northbound freight on the St. Louis and Paducah Railroad ran over and killed a man about one mile south of the depot. From papers on his person, it was learned his name was Otto Swartz and he had been discharged 21 Oct from the Green Bay, Wisconsin hospital as an employee on the steamer C.W. Moore. He was seen drinking in town during the day. He came to Marion on the morning of the 7th and hung around the saloons until he became drunk. Saloon keeper Thompson recognized him as a customer leaving his place of business at 9 p.m. At 10 p.m., he was seen on the bridge on East Main Street. He got a short distance past the fairgrounds where it is supposed he fell asleep on the tracks. He was seen lying on the track, his head toward the engine, close to the inside of the rail. The usual danger signals failed to make him move. He had been here two weeks, employed by Chris Custer, a farmer living near New Denison. He was 37 years old, healthy and strong, having the physique of a veritable Apollo, six feet tall and broad of stature. The body was dressed by Undertaker Sherman May and laid to rest in Potters Field by the city. Thus, Marion liquor causes another death, and we wonder if anyone feels any responsibility. EP & TL 9 May 1895
The funeral services of Thomas Russell will be conducted at Coal Bank Church next Sunday by the Masonic order. TL 9 May 1895
From the Forest City Times — The remains of Milo Erwin who died of congestion some four months ago was disinterred Tuesday for shipment to his old home, Crab Orchard, Ills. Jno. H. Rumage, a brother-in-law of the deceased, was here and attended to the arrangements. Mr. Rumage is quite a pleasant gentleman and was pleased to hear nothing but good words for the surveyor while he lived in this community, notwithstanding his eccentricities. TL 9 May 1895
Canaville — Tom White, who had been lingering for a long time, passed away one day last week. Burial was in Cana Cemetery. TL 9 May 1895
Blairsville
Grandma Sweet died a few days ago. She was one of our oldest settlers.
A Mr. Fitzjerrels, living alone near this place, committed suicide a few days ago by blowing his brains out. His wife died and his children deserted him, leaving him all alone. TL 9 May 1895
Adam Weber died last Saturday of pneumonia at his residence two and one half miles southwest of Marion. He was a Federal soldier and did service for his country when the south was in rebellion. He was formerly of St. Clair County. Burial was in the new cemetery. Sherman May, who has learned the art of embalming, was called to embalm the body of Adam Weber who died two miles southwest of Marion after a short, severe illness with pneumonia fever. EP & TL 9 May 1895
Mrs. Mollie Uhles died at her residence Monday. TL 16 May 1895
Hampton — George Hess, 16-year-old son of Rev. Perry Hess, died the 4th after a long struggle with consumption. He was the second victim in the family, his mother being called away in March ’94 with the same disease while in the prime of life. TL 16 May 1895
The Magic City of Egypt — Johnston City is situated on the C.P. & M. R.R. at the junction of the C. & C. R.R., six miles north of Marion. It may well be termed the magic city as no town in Southern Illinois has ever equaled it for rapid growth. Only last year where the town is now located was harvested a good crop of wheat and corn. It now has near 300 inhabitants and is rapidly increasing with the prospects daily growing brighter. It is underlaid with an almost inexhaustible coal field which will be opened to the markets of the world by the Williamson County Coal Co. The coal shaft is located 3/4 mile south of Johnston City. Duncan Bros., formerly of Lake Creek, are the principal owners of the town lots. They located the depot, also the town, site-surveyed it into lots, recorded it in the name of Johnston City, in honor of Johnston Bros. Of St. Elmo, the builders, principal owners and general managers of the C.P. & M. R.R. We find the following firms: Duncan Brothers, general merchants; Burgess & Lee, hardware and drugs; Peterson & Ferges, general merchants and dealers in grain; Rector & Co., general line of merchandise; Adams Bros, tin work and guttering; W.T. Hubbard, saddlery and harness; Duncan & Holland, lumber and general building material; F.C. Richerson, Boster and Arms, barbers; Pike & Hudgens and Frick Bros., blacksmiths; E. McKee, livery; O.C. Griffeth, late of St. Elmo, restaurant; A.M. Holeman, restaurant and meat market; W.C. Ingrim, late of Kinmundy, saw mill; F.C. Richerson, ice; Frank Roberts, delivery wagon; Wm. Barham, postmaster and merchandise; John H. Kopp will not deceive you when you are after goods in his line and will execute a deed or mortgage for you on short notice; Joseph Meiser, City Hotel. The Baptist Church is nearing completion and a roller mill is expected to be constructed in the near future. At present, the town has no separate school district of its own. During the short time the C.P. & M. has been doing business, Johnston City has sent out 2,108,117 pounds of freight and received 3,232,193 pounds. TL 23 May 1895
Chas. Furlong, formerly of Crab Orchard, now of Poplar Bluff, MO, arrived in Marion Monday on a business trip. EP 16 May 1895
Dr. A.N. Lodge has had another severe stroke of paralysis and there is little hope for his recovery. EP 16 May 1895
Mr. Editor; – On last Friday I made a flying trip through Phelps and Herrin’s Prairie, finally bringing up at the thriving little town of Johnson City, where one year ago not a house was to be seen and a field of wheat covered the spot where now 70 good substantial business and dwelling houses stand populated with 270 inhabitants. Look to the east from the city and you will behold one of the most magnificent church buildings in Southern Illinois with its steeple towering towards the heavens. Mr. A.J. Moake deserves great credit for his skill in erecting this building, so neatly fitted together. Another thing that caught my attention was the fact that Mr. A.J. Duncan had moved his large two story residence a distance of about one mile without disturbing a large brick chimney that was built up through the center of the house. The Duncan Bros., Kopp and Son, Ferges & Peterson, Dr. Burgess and others deserve much praise for their energy and push in building up the magic city and I bid them good speed. T.J. Binkley EP 16 May 1895
J.E. Pike, the Johnston City photographer, bade us good bye last Monday as he boarded the train for Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he will make his home in the future. He has a sister, Mrs. Lucinda Wilson, living there who is well known here. EP 16 May 1895
John Roberts of Lake Creek boarded the south bound train for Kentucky to get the hand of a beautiful blonde lassie whose heart he had won on a visit there 17 months ago. They returned four or five days later. Mrs. Roberts is the former Eliza Wood of Cerulian, Trigg County, KY. EP 23 May 1895
Hamilton Hudgens of Sycamore Mills, TN is visiting friends and relatives in this county, Z. Hudgens and others. EP 23 May 1895
James Higgason and wife of Missouri are visiting his parents, James Higgason Sen. They will return in a couple of weeks to Missouri where James is engaged in the pedagogic profession. EP 23 May 1895
The new telephone from Marion to Crab Orchard was completed and put in working order last Saturday and is now ready for business. It works like a charm and Marion people now realize what it is to talk to friends miles away same as though standing face to face. We were surprised to learn that we could yell to a friend seven miles away and receive a prompt reply. Talk to the box and the peg will answer you. Ha! Ha! Ha! How funny. EP 23 May 1895
The will of Dr. A.N. Lodge was admitted to probate Monday. His brother, Gavin Lodge, was appointed executor. EP 23 May 1895
A curious and distressing accident occurred last Sunday on the farm of Will Bourm. Near his farm is a well some forty feet deep, with little water in it, covered with a cap rock and fended with a rail fence. His fine black mare jumped in the pen and stepped on the well cap, which broke, causing her to fall in head up and hind parts down. Chas. James went to see about her welfare and found her dead. Since the well was not much used, it was concluded to fill it up with the body at the bottom. EP 23 May 1895
The Marion and Crab Orchard Electric Telephone Company received the line and organized for business last Monday. The first message was sent over the wire Saturday evening last. TL 23 May 1895
Pulley’s Mill — Quite a number of people attended the funeral of Miss Lydia Tucker at Fountain Sunday. TL 23 May 1895
Southern Precinct — George Barth is taking the Keeley treatment under Dr. Theo Hudson. TL 23 May 1895
Miss Ada Wallace, of Cairo, brought suit last February in Williamson County circuit court against J.L. Gallimore, of Carterville, for breach of promise. The issue was brought to trial last week and she was awarded $3,000. They are both natives of Pope County, where they met. In 1892, they entered into a marriage contract and set the time in April of that year. The time came, but Gallimore didn’t. Another date was fixed and likewise broken. Thus the courtship ran until last December. She had kept letters received from Gallimore and had 147 with her. 37 were read to the jury. TL 23 May 1895
Dr. Augustus N. Lodge died 16 May 1895 at his home two miles east of Marion. From the effects of a second stroke of paralysis on Monday. He had gone to his garden to check the effects of frost on his vegetables when he was struck speechless. Mrs. Blake, a member of his household ran to his assistance. He never revived during the three days that followed. His first stroke was 27 Sep 1892. He was born 27 Jan 1831 at Madison, IN. Two brothers, three sisters and one grandson survive. They are Gaven K. Lodge of Madison, IN, Joseph Lodge, residing with the doctor on the farm, MRS. R.E. LEE of Cincinnati, Mrs. Bettie Wherton of Madison, In, Mrs. Stella T. Springs of Cincinnati and Augustus N. Mitchell, son of Stella, his only daughter and Ed. J. Mitchell. When a young man he attended the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and served 3 years in the U.S. Navy, taking part in several engagements during the Mexican War. He studied civil engineering and was a member of the engineer corps that surveyed the route across the Isthmus for the Panama railroad. He graduated from old Louisville Medical College in 1857 and located in Marion that year to practice. He married Paulina Allen in 1860. She was a sister of Judge Wm. J. and Capt. R.W. Allen. In the midst of their pleasures, the Reaper cut down the brightest flower of the household —Stella, an only child who grew to womanhood under the fostering care of a fond father and an indulgent mother. Not many years passed before the mother was stricken with paralysis and after months of suffering was laid to rest beside the daughter in the family burial plot in the city of the dead. EP 23 May 1895
Vienna Democrat — Sunday afternoon, Levi Lemmon and wife had been having trouble and she had left and gone to the home of her father, Frank Adams in Tunnel Hill Township. Lemmon tried to take her by force and a fight ensued between Lemmon and Adams. Her 12 year old brother jabbed a fork into Lemmon and grabbed a shotgun and shot him in the back. Dr. Whitacre, of Creal Springs, pronounced the wound fatal. Lemmon is barely alive. TL 30 May 1895
We failed to note last week the arrival of a 14 pound girl at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Hartwell. TL 30 May 1895
The funeral of Rev. H. McAlpin will be preached by Rev. C. Allen at the McAlpin Cemetery on the 4th Sunday in June. The services will be conducted by the Masonic fraternity. TL 30 May 1895
Miss Mary Welsh, 20, died in this city Monday of consumption. TL 30 May 1895
Augustus N. Lodge was born 27 Jan 1831 in Madison, In and died 16 May at his residence 2 miles east of this city, the result of a severe stroke of paralysis. He was a graduate of Louisville Medical and St. Louis Medical College. He located in Marion in 1857. He served three years in the U.S. Navy before coming to Marion. He served as County Superintendent of schools several years. Burial was in the new cemetery. TL 30 May 1895
Fredonia — Thomas Russell of Fredonia and Eva Martin of Osage were married the 26th. TL 30 May 1895
Chancery sale
E.W. Motsinger et al vs Mary J. Edwards
Matilda Kincade et al complainants Orlena Grroves vs Grant Billings et al TL 30 May 1895
Mrs. Robt. E. Tyner and daughter of Washington, D.C. were visiting her parents in this city last week. EP 30 May 1895
Ed White and Stella Norman, daughter of Mon Norman, were married 26 May at the bride’s residence, five miles southeast of this city. EP 30 May 1895
Johnston City
The Baptist church here is badly in need of an organ. EP 30 May 1895
Frank Jeffreys and Dug Henderson were baptized May 17th in the Bid Muddy River south of Murphysboro, witnessed by 4,000 people. They were led down into the water, chained hand and foot. Immediately before their baptism, the wife of Frank Jeffrey was baptized. After their baptismal ceremony, they were returned to their dungeons to languish away a few more miserable days, awaiting the fatal 31st of May when they will pass from the scaffold to the great Judgment Bar where in mercy the great Ruler waits to pass upon their deeds and their repentance. EP 30 May 1895
June
Mrs. Sarah A. Blue, of Northern, was taken to the asylum by Sheriff Parks Tuesday. She was discharged from the hospital about two years ago as a cured patient. TL 6 Jun 1895
Prof. J. Walter Turner gave us a call enroute to his home in Crab Orchard from MO where he has been engaged for the past nine months as Asst. Principal at Dexter High School. EP 6 Jun 1895
P.W. Duncan left his home in Johnston City Monday for Hot Springs, AR to have an operation on his left leg. Three or four months ago he was walking along the then rough streets of Johnston City and stepped in a hole dug for planting a tree, wrenching his foot and leg, fracturing one of the bones above the ankle joint. He will probably be gone 3 to 6 months. Ep 6 Jun 1895
John Terry, Goreville constable, reports that John Bridges, the man whose farm he bought, and who had moved over in the edge of Williamson County, fell off a bluff last Saturday night, in going home from church. It is thought he cannot recover. He was alone and was not found until Sunday morning. Vienna Times TL 6 Jun 1895
Southern Precinct
Mary C. Dunn, daughter of Thomas Dunn, died 23 May of congestion.
Miss Lydia J. Tucker died 18 May at her home. Burial was in Fountain Cemetery.
Miss Miller and James Simmons were married last Sunday. TL 6 Jun 1895
Capt. Edmund Newsome died Tuesday of last week at his residence in Carbondale. He was a member of the 81st Illinois and a prisoner at Andersonville. TL 6 Jun 1895
Sheriff Parks, Deputy Sheriff Collins and Ensminger, ex Sheriff Dowell, Judge Duncan, Dept. Circuit Clerk Young, States Attorney Peebles and Assessor Chitty went to Murphysboro and witnessed the hanging of Henderson and Jeffrey last Friday. TL 6 Jun 1895
Fredonia — Aunt Cinda Myers is visiting her cousin, Mr. Jno. Murphy of Mount Prairie. TL 6 Jun 1895
Marriage licenses in May
Edwin Loosley, Murphysboro — Maggie Roscoe, Carterville
John F. Morris, Anna — Ellen E. Meredeth, Anna
Wm. H. Rix, Lake Creek — Maggie M. Hartley, Lake Creek
William Clark, Creal Springs — Roxie Gulley, Creal Springs
Thos. Waldron, Carterville — Clara C. Kirk, Blairsville
O.C. Griffeth, Johnston City — Lula Adams, Lake Creek
S.B. Bond, Carterville — Ella Jordon, Marion
Leroy A. Mocaby, Half Way — Martha Davis, Half Way
Sandie Marks, Halfway — Dora B. Rogers, Half Way
J.D. Simmons, Marion — Sallie Miller, Pulley’s Mill
Henderson McNeill, Carterville — Maude Perrine, Johnston City
Henry W. Brenner, Marion — Dora B. Hood, Canaville
Jas. E. White, Marion — Stella Norman, Marion
Hardin Pulley, Marion — Ida Jeter, Marion
Sylvester Harris, Johnston City — Ada Strickland, Fitz Hill
L.A. Hall, Chicago — Mamie Norris, Pulley’s Mill TL 6 Jun 1895
Arley Douglas Henderson and Frank Jeffrey were hanged in Jackson County Friday morning for the murder of James Towle last December 20th. Towle, from Ledford, was shot twice with a 38, once in the back of the neck and once in the forehead. His wife is dead and he had two daughters. His pockets contained 20 cents in silver and three small apples. Henderson was born six miles north of Marion, is 23 years old, the son of Pad Henderson who lives in Vergennes Township. His parents were divorced and both married again. His mother lives in St. Louis. At the age of ten years, he went to live with his grandfather, near Marion, until he died three years ago. Two and one half years ago, he married a daughter of George Greathouse. A girl baby, named Arlena Lena, was born to them since he was sentenced to death. He was buried in the new cemetery at Marion. Frank Jeffrey was born 20 May 1867 at Carterville. His father, James, died when he was a babe and his mother married Jos. Dobson and they live on a farm near Carterville. He began work at the age of 12 in a coal mine. He married six years ago. He was buried near Carterville. EP & TL 6 Jun 1895 [This is a lengthy article with pictures of both murderers and the victim, James Towle.]
Johnston City
Revs. Purdue and Walker began their tabernacle meeting here last Sunday. EP 6 Jun 1895
Administrators notice
Henry D. Sanders admr estate of William Sanders. EP 6 Jun 1895
Sheriff’s sale
Judgment against J.W. Westbrook and F.M. Westbrook in favor of John Westbrook
Joab Goodall vs P.B. Elliott et al
William P. Goodall vs Miles A. Leigh et al
Joab Goodall vs Tennessee Courtney et al
Goodbar Shoe Co., St. Louis vs W.L. Benson et al TL 12 Jun 1895
Nancy Richey, widow of Daniel Richey, a well-known early settler of Indian Camp neighborhood, died 4 Jun. She had been an invalid forty years. Five children survive: James, Frank, Lewis, Sethy and Grant. Grant is living on the old homestead. TL 12 Jun 1895
Right onto 80 years is Mr. Little, yet he makes a full hand in the harness and saddlery shop. He was born near where Johnston’s army surrendered in North Carolina, but has been here nearly a third of a century. TL 12 Jun 1895
Hampton — The body of Frank Jeffrey was brought to his mother’s home at this place Friday where a large number of people was waiting to see him, this being his former home. The lid of the handsomely engraved coffin was removed and the spectators visited the body among the heart-rending screams and prayers of his mother, wife and sister, which was enough to make the strongest weak. The remains were interred at the McCown graveyard Saturday. TL 12 Jun 1895
Halfway — Squire McAnally reports a newcomer at his house in the person of a fine boy. TL 12 Jun 1895
Wolf Creek
A 12 pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Gentry 5 June.
A 11 pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rushing 6 Jun. TL 12 Jun 1895
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Parker were highly elated over the birth of their first born, a son, last Wednesday. TL 12 Jun 1895
Hardin Goodall drowned last Monday while bathing in Crab Orchard Creek, near Goodall Bridge, about two miles southeast of town. As his custom was, he went out early in the morning to bathe, taking a towel and some salt. When he had not returned by noon, his son, ED, went looking for him. He was found in water about waist deep, the salt and towel in the pocket of his clothes which had been left on the bank. He was born 16 Feb 1833 near this place and died 17 Jun 1895, aged 62 years, 4 months and 1 day. He married Harriet Pulley, who survives, in 1861. He was the father of 5 girls and 2 boys; 3 daughters and 2 sons survive. He was the seventh of fourteen children three brothers and three sisters are still living. About 45 years ago, he confessed his faith in the Son of God and was baptized by Dr. Jonathan Mulkey in nearly the same place in which he drowned. He thus became a member of the Church of Christ and remained until his death. He was elected sheriff in 1868. Retiring from office, he became helpless from disease and was confined to his room for a number of years. Finally recovering, he was restored to active life. EP & TL 20 Jun 1895
Mrs. Nancy Pulley, wife of Berry W. Pulley, died 11 Jun of malarial fever at her home in Riffle Hollow, in the southwestern part of Union County. She came with her husband from Marion to Anna in 1860 and moved to Riffle Hollow two years ago. Her daughter, Lyda Pulley, who lives with Mrs. H.M. Detrich, was called home on Monday. One daughter, Mette, little son, Carol and her husband were with her throughout her six day illness. Two other sons, Tobe, of Cairo and Rolla, of Anna and daughter, Mrs. Minnie Beisswingert, of Jonesboro, received word too late to be present. Burial was at Anna. TL 20 Jun 1895
Julia A. Chitty, daughter of B.F. Chitty, formerly of this city, died at her residence near Makanda last Thursday. The funeral was at the cemetery near where Mr. Chitty long resided in the south part of this county. TL 20 Jun 1895
John Dupont, of Creal Springs, was among our callers Monday. He is among the few now living who voted for Abraham Lincoln in Southern Illinois in 1860. In his precinct in Massac County, he cast one of three votes polled there for Mr. Lincoln. Two of the judges of elections wanted to throw them out but one insisted and had them counted. Mr. Dupont was a member of Capt. Jason Smith’s battery until 1863 when he was discharged for disability. He is the owner and manager of the Creal Springs Roller Mills. TL 20 Jun 1895
Indian Camp – Lusco Travelstead and Lena Tanner started on foot to Kentucky to get married. His father objected to the marriage because of his son’s minority. They have not returned. TL 20 Jun 1895
Marriage permits were issued yesterday to John Coats, 25 and Margaret A. Dillings, 25, both of Carterville and T.S. Ewan, 63, and Hannah Lilley, 38, both of Marion. EP 20 Jun 1895
Johnston City
Dr. B.R. Felts is building a fine residence in our town.
The select school closed Thursday.
G.W. Pike has a new son. EP 20 Jun 1895
Sim Ewan and Mrs. Hannah Lilly were married last night. EP 20 Jun 1895
Non resident notice
Elizabeth Kent vs Mary Stratton, Ralph Stratton, Susan E. Gregory, John Gregory, Sadie Langley, Hiram Langley and Sarah Langley — bill for assignment of homestead, dower and partition. EP 20 Jun 1895
Geo. Hudson, who has been visiting his brother, Dr. Hudson, returned to his home in EP 27 Jun 1895
Herrins Prairie
The Masonic Fraternity of this place conducted funeral services last Sunday at the grave of their deceased fellow member, Eld. Hugh McAlpin. EP 27 Jun 1895
Esq. W.W. Young died Monday at his home in Lake Creek of congestion of the bowels and stomach. Burial was in Lake Creek church yard. EP 27 Jun 1895
Chancery sale — B.F. Parrish vs J.L. Turnage et al. TL 27 Jun 1895
Rev. Howell was called to preach the funeral of Mrs. Ridenhour near Goreville last Sunday. TL 27 Jun 1895
Sutton Porter, son of Dave Porter, (col) was drowned Sunday while bathing in Crab Orchard Creek. He was born 2 Dec 1876 in Saline County and died 23 Jun 1895, aged 18 years 6 months and 21 days. He was a one armed boy and slightly deformed. Burial was in the new cemetery. EP 27 Jun 1895
Burglars visited the residence of Dr. Felts in Lake Creek one night last week but were frightened away before they secured any valuables. EP 4 Jul 1895
Mrs. Mary Stankard left Wednesday for Poplar Bluff, MO where she goes to join her husband, Dr. Stankard who has been there for some time. EP 4 Jul 1895
W.H. Blackburn, of Graves County, KY, was here last week visiting relatives. He left here in 1867, went to Hamilton County, IL where he stayed 10 years, then to KY. EP 4 Jul 1895
Mayor Lauder, of Carterville, was in town Tuesday in company with a number of Italians whose intentions are to become Americans. In county court Judge Hartwell issued first papers to Caesar Marlow, Joseph Pieceo, Louis Kildino, Louis Oldina and Louis Roncileo (Rancilio ?). Final papers were issued to Corlo Calcaterra and John Sterralls. TL 27 Jun 1895
Thomas Simpson Ewan and Mrs. Hannah Lilley were married Wednesday evening at prayer meeting at the M.E. Church. TL 27 Jun 1895
W.W. Young, of Lake Creek, died last Monday. He was a brother to Judge Young of this city, and besides the judge, the only survivor of the family. TL 27 Jun 1895
Indian Camp
Lusco Travelstead and Lena Tanner, who eloped on the 9th, returned the 22nd, bearing the title Mr. and Mrs. Travelstead.
Alonzo Parks and Flora Tanner were married at the bride’s residence 20 Jun. IL 27 Jun 1895
The public well northeast corner courthouse yard was repaired for new pump Friday last. [as written] TL 27 Jun 1895
July
Sheriff’s sale
Judgment against James Miles in favor of S. Kohns & Sons
Judgment against Moses Arms in favor of Alkire Grocery Co. TL 4 Jul 1895
Last Monday, the little child of Mr. and Mrs. Alf Holland, while playing around a gasoline stove at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Brice Holland, met with a shocking accident. Its clothes caught fire and it was horribly burned. The little sufferer has been very near death’s door, but there is some hope left. TL 4 Jul 1895
Ninety Years Old — John K. Dillard, of Herrin’s Prairie, died last Saturday night. His name is closely connected with the early history of this county. He was a pioneer whose presence was made known wherever he was and in his latter years his reminiscences of early years were entertaining, even to those far advanced in life and especially to those who know nothing of pioneer life except that they learn from history. The departed was always considered an honorable, upright gentleman and while it is true he was, in the days when John A. Logan, W.J. Allen and their associates were here, fond of sports and fast horses, nothing dishonorable was ever counted with his history. TL 4 Jul 1895
Fredonia — Little Miss Myrtle Hall, of Malden, MO, is visiting her grandma, Mrs. H.G. Hall. TL 4 Jul 1895
William Wilshire Young was born 18 Jul 1833 in Williamson County, IL and died 24 Jun 1895, aged 61 years, 11 months and 6 days. He married Caroline Binkley 11 Apr 1858 and settled on the farm, then in the woods, where he resided until his death. Fourteen children blessed this union, five of whom are dead. Six girls and three boys, the youngest being 11 years old, survive along with his widow. One son is Lloyd. His membership was with the society that worshipped in what we call the Lake Creek Church. A lengthy obit.] EP & TL 4 Jul 1895
Johnston City
MRS. Matt Townsend of Marion was baptized by Eld. Harrison at G.W. Hunter’s pond last Sunday.
There is talk of another church going up in this city, by the Congregationalists.
The members of the Lake Creek Christian Church should begin to make arrangements to move their large and commodious church building to Johnston City. We believe the enterprising Duncan brothers would donate them a site. EP 4 Jul 1895
Marriage licenses in June
Wm. M. Jones, Pulley’s Mill — Mary A. Grimes, Pulley’s Mill
Scott Harris — Alice Stilley, Corinth
A.L. Sanders, Marion — Allie Davis, Lake Creek
Arch M. Donihoo, Marion — Elsie Dillon, Marion
Jas. M. Drummond, Carterville — Emma Bates, Cobden
Samuel C. Jones, New Denison — Susan A. Hunt, New Denison
Wilford Jones, Lake Creek — Martha T. Morris, Lake Creek
John Coats, Carterville — Margaret A. Dillinger, Carterville
T.S. Ewan, Marion — Hannah Lilley, Marion
Jas. L. Parks, Absher — Flora A. Tanner, Absher
Lewis Craig, Cottage Home — Nany Penrod, Cottage Home
Tine Stilley, Marion — Minnie Lee, Marion
Jos. T. Reed, Carterville — Hannah Tippy, Carterville
W.T. Burnett, Creal Springs — Dialtha Groves, Marion
Clarence Brandon, Carterville — Lula Russell, Carterville TL 4 Jul 1895
Sheep claims — The following claims have been filed with Assessor Chitty for sheep killed and injured since March 1, 1895:
J.L. Dunham, 2 killed, $4
Henry Wickes, 3 injured, $21, appraisers, T.C. Featsam, Henry Rickner
J.C. McDonald, 4 injured, $12 — J.P. Landers, J.M. Hawkins
Geo. 0. Mitchell, 1 injured, $5.25 — Alf Grant, W.S. Burns
John L. Jenkins, 3 injured, $5 — J.B. Bradley
W.E. Franklin, 1 injured, $3 — A.J. Springs
C.C. Reed, 1 injured, $4 — T.N. Cripps, B. Man
W.D. Jones, 1 injured, $4 — R.L. Chaney, J.W. Clarida
S.E. Roberts, 3 injured, $5 — J.R. McIntyre
T.A. Smith, 1 killed, I injured — Joseph Smith, M.E. Spring
Wm Barter, 1 injured, $10 — A.O. Weaver
S.M. Tanner, 1 killed, 1 injured, $8 — J.N. Beasley, Chas. Beasley
Jackson P. Stotlar, 1 killed, $4
W.H. Holland, 2 killed, 1 injured, $7.50 — J.A. Smiley
SIlas M. Tanner, 1 injured, $5 — S.W. Tanner, Jas. L. Beasley
G.C. Carter, 1 injured, $5 — S.W. Tanner, J.N. Beasley
Carroll Robinson, 5 injured $10 — Pleas Bullock, T.E. Norman TL 4 Jul 1895
Martin Mann, a pauper about 15 years old, who has been partially paralyzed from birth, left the poor farm Friday to go fishing. He went to the Spillertown coal holes and did not return. About 6 p.m. Saturday, John and George Reid went bathing in one of the deep holes and found his body. His hook and bait was on the bank. It is supposed he fell in. He could hardly control his limbs upon the ground so as to go where he desired. He had been pulled from the same pond a short time before, almost drowned. After the coroner’s inquest, the body was turned over to H.G.W. Lewis, keeper of the poor farm, who buried it in Potters Field. EP 4 Jul 1895
Last Tuesday afternoon, Jettie McMurray, aged 2 years and 9 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. I.J. McMurray, near Sarahville, on the Saline was drowned. The father was out at work and the mother away from the house, leaving the children at home. On returning, Jettie was missing. Going to the creek, they found an apple he had and saw where he had slipped down the bank into the water. About the same time his hat was seen floating on the water. The parents passed through town yesterday with the corpse enroute to Carterville for burial. TL 11 Jul 1895
To J.B. Phillips — W.W. Wiggs has filed a petition praying for the appointment of himself or some other proper person as conservator of J.B. Springs, an insane person. EP 4 Jul 1895
Resolutions – Fellowship Lodge No. 89, A.F. & A.M. — death of W.W. Young and Hardin Goodall. TL 11 Jul 1895
Sheriff’s sale — Judgment against Moses Casey in favor of H.W. Cann
Notice of adjustment — Geo. W. Young admr estate of William W. Young TL 11 Jul 1895
Mr. and Mrs. Will Wollard buried one of their children at Fountain last Thursday. TL 11 Jul 1895 EP says Eddie Wollard, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Wollard, died 3 Jul of whooping cough and fever. Burial was in Shilo Cemetery.
G.W. Miles, an octogenarian from Essex, MO, came yesterday to visit his son, Harrison Miles. EP 11 Jul 1895
W.P. Goodall went to Battle Creek, MI Tuesday for benefit of his health. EP 11 Jul 1895
Etta Murry, child of I.J. Murry who lives at Sarahville, fell into Saline Creek and drowned. It was playing with two or three companions on the bank and slipped and fell in. Burial was in Bainbridge Cemetery. EP 11 Jul 1895
A.J. Binkley and wife left Friday for Sycamore Mills, TN, where they will visit relatives and friends in Cheatham County. Also, elsewhere it says T.J. Binkley and son George left for a visit to Sycamore Mills, TN. EP 11 Jul 1895
John Gambill died at his residence [paper cut] of pneumonia, age 45. EP 11 Jul 1895
Hebron Norman, 11-year-old son of Jefferson Norman, was thrown from a wagon the 4th and killed, enroute with a fishing party. He was driving the team and by a sudden jerk, caused by striking a stump, was pitched over the foregate of the wagon. The wheels passed over his body. He lived but a few minutes. TL 11 Jul 1895
Southern Precinct
The brethren and friends are making arrangements and securing means to erect McKinney Chapel. Brethren pray for us that we may prove faithful and victorious.
Aunt Elizabeth Roberts and children have lately placed a nice monument in Freedom Cemetery to mark the last resting place of their deceased father, Uncle Green Roberts. TL 11 Jul 1895
Corinth — Angeline Rogers, wife of Jess Rogers, died 28 Jun of consumption. Her husband and one child survives. TL 11 Jul 1895
Thursday last word reached here of the accidental killing by Mrs. Klein, formerly of Bainbridge, of her little child. From the Carbondale Herald: Wednesday morning a fatal accident occurred to the three-year-old daughter of Mr. Fred Klein, residing near the county line a short distance southeast of DeSoto. A little boy had obtained possession of a gun while Mrs. Klein’s attention was directed to her household affairs. The clicking of the cock caused her to turn to the child and she took the gun from him. She turned the muzzle toward the door, not seeing her little girl was sitting on the doorstep. When she tried to let down the cock, it slipped from her fingers and the gun fired. The charge passed through the child’s body, killing it almost instantly. TL 11 Jul 1895
The right of way from Johnston City to Carbondale cost $2,936.10 for less than two miles of right of way. TL 11 Jul 1895
Crab Orchard — Miss Etta Ferrell and Jerry Corder were married 3 Jul. TL 11 Jul 1895
W.O. Potter, a rising young lawyer of Absher, left Monday for Dexter, MO to look out a location for the practice of his profession. EP 11 Jul 1895
Francis Powell has an attractive smile on his 7 by 9 countenance. It’s a boy. 11 Jul 1895
Marriage licenses issued since June 24
James T. Rush, 22 — Hannah Tippy 21, Carterville
W.F. Burnett, 45, Creal Springs — Dialtha Groves, 32, Marion
Clarence Brandon, 32, Carterville — Lula Russell, 20, Carterville
Ed Lollar, 29, Corinth — Ethel Smith, 16, Corinth
Franklin Drewry, 25, Cottage Home — Viola Smith, 15, Cottage Home
Noah J. Crain, 21, Cottage Home — Leona E. Ford, 16, Cottage Home
Joseph Jenkins, 72, – Paulina E. Beasley, 46, Corinth
Samuel Greenwood, 23 — Lula Keaster, 18, Carterville
Jerry Corder, 22 — Mary E. Ferrell, Crab Orchard
Mark Croker, 22 — Emma E. Fitzgerald, 18, Rileyville
The record for July 1 is three licenses, the hot weather, chinch bugs, gold standard and hard times to the contrary notwithstanding. In the language of the poet:
Men continue to marry, And women do the same; Men lose most their liberty, And women lose their name. EP 11 Jul 1895
Willie Howitt, 8 month old son of Toney and Nettie Howitt, died here Sunday night. TL 18 Jul 1895
Johnston City
Our was-to-be pound master, John A. Baiar, has resigned.
The Congregational Church will hold an ice cream social at their tabernacle Thursday night.
The series of meetings held at the Tabernacle closed Sunday night. The work that has been accomplished by Revs. Perdue and Walker is wonderful. A Congregational Church was organized and soon a new church edifice will be added to the city. TL 18 Jul 1895
Mesdames R.D. Holland, Geo. Goodall and Jas. Young went to Carbondale to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hundley. EP 18 Jul 1895
Non-resident notice
Joseph Weiner vs W.R. Bennett, Cynthia Bennett, Jefferson Cox, John Hunter, John Colp, H.F. Arnold, J.W. Pillow, M.M. Chamness, M.J. Chamness, William M. Chamness, Martha Chamness, James M. Houston Grocer Co., Brown Shoe Co. and Hufnagel Shoe Co — foreclosure of mortgage
Nancy C. Gopher and Jesse M. Gopher vs Sarah C. Howard, William W. Howard, Martha Howard, Mary S. Howard and Sarah C.J. Howard TL 25 Jul 1895
Grandma Hendrickson, 77 years old, was struck with paralysis Tuesday and is slowly but surely sinking. This is the second stroke, having had the first shock a little over a week ago. She is with her son, Hartwell Hendrickson, where she and Mr. Hendrickson have for some time past made their home. She has been blessed with many years, but best of all is a Christian. TL 25 Jul 1895
D.R. Harrison, Of Herrin’s Prairie, was in town last week with parties of the St. Louis and Big Muddy Coal Company and called at the Leader office. He spoke of the future of the new railroad just erected through that part of the county. In reference to the new town near his residence, the depot is six miles from Johnston and five and a half miles from Carterville. Building material is convenient and a new saw mill is on the ground. TL 25 Jul 1895
B.F. Stevens died last Sunday after lingering long with consumption. He graduated Marion High School at age 16, began working printer’s trade at the Monitor and went to Marion, KY in 1889. Returning home, he remained here until his physical strength wasted away and his spirit was called home. Burial was in New Cemetery. TL 25 Jul 1895. The Aug 1 edition says he was a member of the class of ’89. EP says Frank Stephens died at the residence of Newt White, six miles southeast of Marion.
Last Thursday night, Mrs. Geo. Vick, of this city, had been using laudanum and left the phial in the room where the little boy, an adopted child had been playing. He drank of it and died soon after. TL 25 Jul 1895
Johnston City
John A. Baiar has excepted the position of pound master until Aug 15. After Aug 1, all stock running at large will be put up.
Material is being delivered to the north part of town to build a new residence for Cornelius Richerson. He is an old bachelor, and we are unable to divine his intention. Perhaps he has become softened about the heart and thinks hereafter instead of living strictly for self, he will live partly for others. TL 25 Jul 1895
Mrs. Wesley Booth died yesterday at her residence in this city after a brief illness. TL 1 Aug 1895
P.W. Duncan of Johnston City returned from Hot Springs, AR where he spent eight weeks for the benefit of his health. EP 25 Jul 1895
G.W. Clark and Zula Wilson were married last Sunday. EP 25 Jul 1895
Johnston City
The ice cream supper in the tabernacle last Thursday night was a success. The music furnished by the Noll String Band was of a high grade. The proceeds were $45.25.
Herrin’s Prairie will perhaps be a beautiful suburb to our city and we will recognize it as such for that is all it can ever hope to be. EP 25 Jul 1895
Barbara Booth, wife of Wesley and daughter of John Barth, died of typhoid fever this morning in this city. EP 31 Jul 1895
Notice of adjustment
C.H. Denison admr estate of Adam Weber. EP 31 Jul 1895
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 5)