NEWS FROM CUMBERLAND
COUNTY
The
universal opinion is that Dr Joseph T Richard son lost his life by
saving and trying to save the lives of others.
[Cumberland Democrat, Friday, 12 January, 1872].
AJ Dow "DIX", has returned from Iowa where he was called on business. Alvin Perry has just returned from Ohio where he has been for several weeks. The total rights of property, Perry vs. Smith of Greenup, resulted in a verdict for Perry. We are under obligation to our friend and Agent at Diona, Mr.. McMorris for new subscribers to the Democrat. [Cumberland Democrat, Friday, 12 January 1872, p 3, c 1].
Beacom has some of the nicest sugar we have seen in this market. It is as white as the "driven snow" and as sweet as a maidens "kiss". Many people have only had brown sugar at this date.
John Prather had to shoot a valuable horse last Sunday. The animal got its leg broken by being kicked by another horse and had to be killed to be put out of its misery.
Thomas Storn announced that he is a candidate for the office of Collector of Sumpter Township. Tom is a good man and if elected will make a good officer. Frank Latimer, the commercial agent of the extensive Boot and Shoe firm of D. LYTS and company of Cincinnati was in town on Monday. Frank is a good fellow and represents a good house. A week or so ago, we inadvertently remarked that Miss Carrie Johnson of Neoga was attending school in Chicago. As Miss Carrie Johnson graduated over a year ago with honors, we beg the lady's pardon for our error.
Levie Brewer and wife have gone to house keeping in the room below Brewers and Warners office. They expect to open a restaurant. We wish them success. Rolla Richard son went to his well one day last week late in the evening to draw water. Not being able to sink the bucket, commenced a close inspection of the well, when to his surprise he discovered a two year old steer had fallen into the well and was standing on its hind legs. Securing help, the animal was drawn out sound and well.
John Fairbanks, one of Berry's assistants, was arrested last Saturday and brought before Judge H B Russell for examination. W H Mc Donald and P Brady appearing for the prisoner and Hon. Thomas Brewer and J L Scranton for the prosecution. After hearing all the testimony which was quite lengthy, Fairbanks was held to bail in the sum of $1,500. His father going the bail. The prisoner Joshua Weaver on the examination swore that Fairbanks hired him to put Mitchell Berry out of the way.
A barber shop, fixtures and goodwill. The only shop in the place and has a good run of custom. Reason for selling, business calls me to another locality. J. W Alexander. Majority Point, ILL. For Sale. One good 2 horse wagon-very cheap. George B Griffin, Charleston, ILL. [Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday, 2 February, 1872].
Bob Ray and Uncle John VanDyke have returned from the southern part of the state where they have been buying sheep. They brought home with them 300 head of fat weathers. Bob thinks that Edwards County is hard to beat for clever people, good farms, fine fruit and wheat country. And says the wheat stands 6 inches high and is thickly matted on the ground. While in Edwards county, Bob and Uncle John stopped with an old gentleman by the name of Isaac Smith, an old settler of the County, and a man 70 years old, yet able to work as vigorous as a young man. Bob wishes to emigrate to Edwards County if he can find a purchaser for his property, which we hope he can not as we don't wish to lose him as a citizen. [Cumberland Democrat, Maj. Point, 2 Feb., '72, p. 3, c. 2].
Mr. Kussner of the celebrated Palace of Music of Terre Haute, Indiana, has been in town a portion of the week. He brought over a splendid Piano as a sample of his stock and set it up at Mr. WD Mumford's , of the celebrated Liederman and Son manufacturer, and also a fine organ for Mrs Dr Chapman. Mr Kussner is a fine musician and can produce as much music from an instument as the next man and it is really a treat to hear him play. Kussner was very much pleased with our people, and place,
and expressed his surprise at seeing so many genial people and so beautiful a situation for a town, after being told that it was nothing but a nest of "old fogies" and a dismal retreat for hypochondriacs. Persons desiring musical instruments would do well to consult with Prof. Kussner before making their purchases as he is a number one man, and reliable in every particular and is the Agent for some of the best manufacturers in the United States.
One of the most pleasant and largely attended parties ever given in this portion of the county came off at our friend Jahu Brady's on the night of January 25th. Mr and Mrs Barrett of Prairie City, Mr and Mrs Judson, Mr and Mrs Hickle, Mr and Mrs Ashwell, Mr and Mrs Morg Swickard, Mr and Mrs P F Perry, Mr and Mrs Barger and a host of other good folks added their presence to the gayety of the festivities. The music for the occasion was furnished by mr and mrs Mathews, assisted by Eastin Loyd. Jahu and his estimable lady left no means unprovided to add to the pleasure and entertainment of their guests, and the Ball and Supper is said by those who had the pleasure of being present to have been one of the fines and most agreeable that was ever given in this section of the Country.
Mr and Mrs Barrett tells us that the supper was particularly fine and inviting and the tables fairly groaned under its weight of good things. Turkeys, chickens and quail was surrounded by immense......and he was so completely filled with turkey that he did nothing but "gobble" until he started home. Kent Core also cut quite a "swell" as borrowed Mrs. Barrett's rubbers to dance in and with the aid their elasticity he rebounded like an indian rubber ball and when once under good head way, could not break up for supper, but kept bounding from floor to ceiling and back again, at a frightful velocity, and would have missed supper entirely, had it not been for the thoughtfulness of Jahu, who threw him a turkey, a cake, or so as he came near the floor, which Kent caught and devoured with the avidity of a starving man, and he would have been going yet had not the shoes given out and loosing his "motive momentum" stopped in a consequence there-on.
When Jahu gives another party, we hope to be present to not only participate in the fun of the occasion but to partake of the famous suppers always furnished upon such occasion. We are informed that Dave Judson did some tall dancing, "cutting the pigeon wing and doing some 'Delaware Quick Steps', unknown to the dancers of these parts. We are under many obligations to Mrs Brady for the beautiful "Butter Duck" presented to us after the Ball, it is really artistically done and did we not know it was of butter, we should be constrained "to put a setting of eggs under it to propagate its species. Many thanks Mrs Brady for your valuable and artistic remembrance.
Dick Long lost a little child on Saturday by croup. It was buried Sunday. [Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday, 2 February 1872, p.3, c.1-3].
Old lady Starnes is lying quite sick. Mr. Lewis of Neoga, an estimable citizen, is lying dangerously ill. Hon. Edward Barret was home in Neoga on Saturday. We understand there is talk of starting a paper in Casey. Large amounts of ice are being put up by Prather's and Miles More. Prather's Ten Pin Alley is completed. It is a fine alley. N L Scranton has been making some valuable additions to his already fine stock of hogs.
There is some talk of a new brick building going up here next fall. A brick kiln burned here last summer would find ready sale. Dr. Brookman's horse ran away last Saturday with his sleigh, breaking the vehicle to pieces, but fortunately there was no one injured. John Prather's father, a rugged old man and a resident of Morgan County, Indiana, is here on a visit to his children and grandchildren.
The Methodist meeting at this place the past week has been well attended and interesting. Simon Hamilton united with the church. We call attention to the announcement of A D Morton for assessor of this township. Mr Morton is too well and favorably known to need any words from us. The Christian Church will build a brick church two miles south west of this Township this summer. Mr Coleman Ray and others are soliciting aid for its construction. We hope they will be successful.
Mr. Whitney of the 'Cumberland County Bank of Neoga' is in company of our genial friend Phil Welshimer of Nesby's, P.O., Neoga, called upon us Saturday. Mr Whitney was in search of the 'Lord Mayor' of our city, who was formerly a citizen of Neoga before he expanded and bloomed forth in his present greatness. The gentleman found his Honor, deep delving in the Law, and after transaction of their business, shook the snow from their feet and departed in peace.
Ed Norfolk's little boy has been quite sick for the past two weeks. Also, Mahlon Lee's child has been unwell. Prof. Lovins is still halting between rheumatism and health. Old Lady Mumford has been quite sick again. Mrs. Warner of Spring Point, mother of Tora Warner, while returning home from a neighbors in a sleigh las Friday, was thrown from the sleigh by its upsetting and her shoulder dislocated. Dr. Yanaway was called to reset it which he did in a skillful manner.
David Swickard called this Monday. He feels very much elated at our Railroad prospects and regards the completion of the Charleston and Prairie City Road as the opening for a new and better era for the country. David is a pleasant and intelligent gentleman.
Names of subscribers to the cemetery fund: (Mrs. Chapman deserves great credit for the energy and interest she has shown is soliciting and collecting funds). The list of Gentlemen: Bruster and Sons, $1; Miles and Chapman, $1; W H McDogal, $1; Samual Harvey, $1; GM Bascon, $1; Silas White $.50; Geo. Bruster,.....; D H Wohler,$1; Thomas Brewer, $5; Thomas Warner, $1; J F Smith $.50; Benj White, $1; A G White, $1; Dr. brookhart, lumber, $5; Geo. E Mason, printing, $5; A A Lovins, $1; C O Ray $.50; M Barrett, $1; R Bloomfield, goods,etc., $5; M B Ross, $2; Wm Logan, $1; W D Mumford, $1; B F Smith, $.50; R Bennet, $.50; Charles Moore, $.50; J H Yanaway, $1; Fez Norfolk, $.25; D B Green, $5; L L Logan, $2; Wiley Ross, $1; Andrew Carson, $2; S Rfestfd, $1; W J Swope, work, $2; H B Decius, $5; Henry Rhodes, $5; John Adams, work, $2; John Prather, $1; Total amount from gents, subscriptions, $76.25.
Those signed and not paid: James Ryan, $1; Levi Brewer, $1; B J Sullivan, $1; Charles Selby, $.50; L B Ross, $1; F M Oakley, 50 fence posts, $6 (already delivered).
List of Ladies: Mrs M Smith, $.50; Mrs Chapman, $1; Mrs Mary Lee, $1; Mrs. Bright, $.50; S Green, $.50; Mrs. Lovins, $.50; Mrs Bruster, $.50; Mrs. Tilda Durban, $.50; Mrs Salena Harvey, $.50; Mrs. Wilson, $.50; Mrs. Swope, $.50; Mrs Maggie Beacon, $.50; Mrs Woods, $1; Mrs Lake, $1; Mrs Elizabeth Wisely, $1; Mrs Jane Armer, $.50; Mrs Harmah Long, $.50; Mrs. Annie Croy, $.50; Mrs. Malonia Hanker, $.50; Miss S A Green, $.50; Total amount of Lady's subscriptions, $12.50. Throught the politeness of Mrs. Dr Chapman we are able to give the names of the subscribers to the cemetery fund. [Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday, 9 February 1872, p. 3, c. 1-3].
[Cumberland Democrat, Friday, 12 January, 1872].
AJ Dow "DIX", has returned from Iowa where he was called on business. Alvin Perry has just returned from Ohio where he has been for several weeks. The total rights of property, Perry vs. Smith of Greenup, resulted in a verdict for Perry. We are under obligation to our friend and Agent at Diona, Mr.. McMorris for new subscribers to the Democrat. [Cumberland Democrat, Friday, 12 January 1872, p 3, c 1].
Beacom has some of the nicest sugar we have seen in this market. It is as white as the "driven snow" and as sweet as a maidens "kiss". Many people have only had brown sugar at this date.
John Prather had to shoot a valuable horse last Sunday. The animal got its leg broken by being kicked by another horse and had to be killed to be put out of its misery.
Thomas Storn announced that he is a candidate for the office of Collector of Sumpter Township. Tom is a good man and if elected will make a good officer. Frank Latimer, the commercial agent of the extensive Boot and Shoe firm of D. LYTS and company of Cincinnati was in town on Monday. Frank is a good fellow and represents a good house. A week or so ago, we inadvertently remarked that Miss Carrie Johnson of Neoga was attending school in Chicago. As Miss Carrie Johnson graduated over a year ago with honors, we beg the lady's pardon for our error.
Levie Brewer and wife have gone to house keeping in the room below Brewers and Warners office. They expect to open a restaurant. We wish them success. Rolla Richard son went to his well one day last week late in the evening to draw water. Not being able to sink the bucket, commenced a close inspection of the well, when to his surprise he discovered a two year old steer had fallen into the well and was standing on its hind legs. Securing help, the animal was drawn out sound and well.
John Fairbanks, one of Berry's assistants, was arrested last Saturday and brought before Judge H B Russell for examination. W H Mc Donald and P Brady appearing for the prisoner and Hon. Thomas Brewer and J L Scranton for the prosecution. After hearing all the testimony which was quite lengthy, Fairbanks was held to bail in the sum of $1,500. His father going the bail. The prisoner Joshua Weaver on the examination swore that Fairbanks hired him to put Mitchell Berry out of the way.
A barber shop, fixtures and goodwill. The only shop in the place and has a good run of custom. Reason for selling, business calls me to another locality. J. W Alexander. Majority Point, ILL. For Sale. One good 2 horse wagon-very cheap. George B Griffin, Charleston, ILL. [Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday, 2 February, 1872].
Bob Ray and Uncle John VanDyke have returned from the southern part of the state where they have been buying sheep. They brought home with them 300 head of fat weathers. Bob thinks that Edwards County is hard to beat for clever people, good farms, fine fruit and wheat country. And says the wheat stands 6 inches high and is thickly matted on the ground. While in Edwards county, Bob and Uncle John stopped with an old gentleman by the name of Isaac Smith, an old settler of the County, and a man 70 years old, yet able to work as vigorous as a young man. Bob wishes to emigrate to Edwards County if he can find a purchaser for his property, which we hope he can not as we don't wish to lose him as a citizen. [Cumberland Democrat, Maj. Point, 2 Feb., '72, p. 3, c. 2].
Mr. Kussner of the celebrated Palace of Music of Terre Haute, Indiana, has been in town a portion of the week. He brought over a splendid Piano as a sample of his stock and set it up at Mr. WD Mumford's , of the celebrated Liederman and Son manufacturer, and also a fine organ for Mrs Dr Chapman. Mr Kussner is a fine musician and can produce as much music from an instument as the next man and it is really a treat to hear him play. Kussner was very much pleased with our people, and place,
and expressed his surprise at seeing so many genial people and so beautiful a situation for a town, after being told that it was nothing but a nest of "old fogies" and a dismal retreat for hypochondriacs. Persons desiring musical instruments would do well to consult with Prof. Kussner before making their purchases as he is a number one man, and reliable in every particular and is the Agent for some of the best manufacturers in the United States.
One of the most pleasant and largely attended parties ever given in this portion of the county came off at our friend Jahu Brady's on the night of January 25th. Mr and Mrs Barrett of Prairie City, Mr and Mrs Judson, Mr and Mrs Hickle, Mr and Mrs Ashwell, Mr and Mrs Morg Swickard, Mr and Mrs P F Perry, Mr and Mrs Barger and a host of other good folks added their presence to the gayety of the festivities. The music for the occasion was furnished by mr and mrs Mathews, assisted by Eastin Loyd. Jahu and his estimable lady left no means unprovided to add to the pleasure and entertainment of their guests, and the Ball and Supper is said by those who had the pleasure of being present to have been one of the fines and most agreeable that was ever given in this section of the Country.
Mr and Mrs Barrett tells us that the supper was particularly fine and inviting and the tables fairly groaned under its weight of good things. Turkeys, chickens and quail was surrounded by immense......and he was so completely filled with turkey that he did nothing but "gobble" until he started home. Kent Core also cut quite a "swell" as borrowed Mrs. Barrett's rubbers to dance in and with the aid their elasticity he rebounded like an indian rubber ball and when once under good head way, could not break up for supper, but kept bounding from floor to ceiling and back again, at a frightful velocity, and would have missed supper entirely, had it not been for the thoughtfulness of Jahu, who threw him a turkey, a cake, or so as he came near the floor, which Kent caught and devoured with the avidity of a starving man, and he would have been going yet had not the shoes given out and loosing his "motive momentum" stopped in a consequence there-on.
When Jahu gives another party, we hope to be present to not only participate in the fun of the occasion but to partake of the famous suppers always furnished upon such occasion. We are informed that Dave Judson did some tall dancing, "cutting the pigeon wing and doing some 'Delaware Quick Steps', unknown to the dancers of these parts. We are under many obligations to Mrs Brady for the beautiful "Butter Duck" presented to us after the Ball, it is really artistically done and did we not know it was of butter, we should be constrained "to put a setting of eggs under it to propagate its species. Many thanks Mrs Brady for your valuable and artistic remembrance.
Dick Long lost a little child on Saturday by croup. It was buried Sunday. [Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday, 2 February 1872, p.3, c.1-3].
Old lady Starnes is lying quite sick. Mr. Lewis of Neoga, an estimable citizen, is lying dangerously ill. Hon. Edward Barret was home in Neoga on Saturday. We understand there is talk of starting a paper in Casey. Large amounts of ice are being put up by Prather's and Miles More. Prather's Ten Pin Alley is completed. It is a fine alley. N L Scranton has been making some valuable additions to his already fine stock of hogs.
There is some talk of a new brick building going up here next fall. A brick kiln burned here last summer would find ready sale. Dr. Brookman's horse ran away last Saturday with his sleigh, breaking the vehicle to pieces, but fortunately there was no one injured. John Prather's father, a rugged old man and a resident of Morgan County, Indiana, is here on a visit to his children and grandchildren.
The Methodist meeting at this place the past week has been well attended and interesting. Simon Hamilton united with the church. We call attention to the announcement of A D Morton for assessor of this township. Mr Morton is too well and favorably known to need any words from us. The Christian Church will build a brick church two miles south west of this Township this summer. Mr Coleman Ray and others are soliciting aid for its construction. We hope they will be successful.
Mr. Whitney of the 'Cumberland County Bank of Neoga' is in company of our genial friend Phil Welshimer of Nesby's, P.O., Neoga, called upon us Saturday. Mr Whitney was in search of the 'Lord Mayor' of our city, who was formerly a citizen of Neoga before he expanded and bloomed forth in his present greatness. The gentleman found his Honor, deep delving in the Law, and after transaction of their business, shook the snow from their feet and departed in peace.
Ed Norfolk's little boy has been quite sick for the past two weeks. Also, Mahlon Lee's child has been unwell. Prof. Lovins is still halting between rheumatism and health. Old Lady Mumford has been quite sick again. Mrs. Warner of Spring Point, mother of Tora Warner, while returning home from a neighbors in a sleigh las Friday, was thrown from the sleigh by its upsetting and her shoulder dislocated. Dr. Yanaway was called to reset it which he did in a skillful manner.
David Swickard called this Monday. He feels very much elated at our Railroad prospects and regards the completion of the Charleston and Prairie City Road as the opening for a new and better era for the country. David is a pleasant and intelligent gentleman.
Names of subscribers to the cemetery fund: (Mrs. Chapman deserves great credit for the energy and interest she has shown is soliciting and collecting funds). The list of Gentlemen: Bruster and Sons, $1; Miles and Chapman, $1; W H McDogal, $1; Samual Harvey, $1; GM Bascon, $1; Silas White $.50; Geo. Bruster,.....; D H Wohler,$1; Thomas Brewer, $5; Thomas Warner, $1; J F Smith $.50; Benj White, $1; A G White, $1; Dr. brookhart, lumber, $5; Geo. E Mason, printing, $5; A A Lovins, $1; C O Ray $.50; M Barrett, $1; R Bloomfield, goods,etc., $5; M B Ross, $2; Wm Logan, $1; W D Mumford, $1; B F Smith, $.50; R Bennet, $.50; Charles Moore, $.50; J H Yanaway, $1; Fez Norfolk, $.25; D B Green, $5; L L Logan, $2; Wiley Ross, $1; Andrew Carson, $2; S Rfestfd, $1; W J Swope, work, $2; H B Decius, $5; Henry Rhodes, $5; John Adams, work, $2; John Prather, $1; Total amount from gents, subscriptions, $76.25.
Those signed and not paid: James Ryan, $1; Levi Brewer, $1; B J Sullivan, $1; Charles Selby, $.50; L B Ross, $1; F M Oakley, 50 fence posts, $6 (already delivered).
List of Ladies: Mrs M Smith, $.50; Mrs Chapman, $1; Mrs Mary Lee, $1; Mrs. Bright, $.50; S Green, $.50; Mrs. Lovins, $.50; Mrs Bruster, $.50; Mrs. Tilda Durban, $.50; Mrs Salena Harvey, $.50; Mrs. Wilson, $.50; Mrs. Swope, $.50; Mrs Maggie Beacon, $.50; Mrs Woods, $1; Mrs Lake, $1; Mrs Elizabeth Wisely, $1; Mrs Jane Armer, $.50; Mrs Harmah Long, $.50; Mrs. Annie Croy, $.50; Mrs. Malonia Hanker, $.50; Miss S A Green, $.50; Total amount of Lady's subscriptions, $12.50. Throught the politeness of Mrs. Dr Chapman we are able to give the names of the subscribers to the cemetery fund. [Cumberland Democrat, Majority Point, Friday, 9 February 1872, p. 3, c. 1-3].