THE SATURDAY JOURNAL

Tuscola, Illinois Saturday, June 29, 1878

Fires, Wednesday Morning

About 7 o'clock, John W. BOYER's residence, on Daggy Street, a square and a half east of Main, in this city, was discovered afire in the roof. The neighbors promptly ran to his assistance and in a short time extinguished the flames. Most of the roof was burned off and the ceiling burned through in places. The flue is on the outside of the house, and doesn't project above the roof, and it is supposed that sparks from the flue were blown under the shingles and ignited them. The schoolhouse bell sounded the alarm to our citizens, but nobody but the immediate neighbors knew where the fire was until it was extinguished. Loss covered by insurance. Mr. BOYER returns his thanks to his neighbors for their timely and efficient assistance in saving the house and his goods from destruction.

VANDYKE's kitchen, in the extreme southeastern part of this city, on Tuesday morning also caught fire from a defective flue, but the fire was put out ere it did much damage.

Married - On Thursday, Justice UHLER united in marriage John MARTIN and Mrs. Mary A. M. HOWARD, of Camargo, at his office in this city.

C. H. LAND has purchased the patent rights to the territory of Douglas and Coles Counties for the sale of the cheapest and best gate hinge ever invented. The hinge costs only $1 and will last a lifetime. He has one on exhibition at the west end of Sale street, and invites everybody to inspect it.

Stung by Bees - Thursday about noon, H. P. PERKINS, who lives a short distance west of Tuscola, was stung three or four times by bees. He went to the house, bathed himself in saltwater, and had an apoplectic stroke, which for a time threatened his life. Dr. MARTIN went out and restored him to consciousness, and at last account he was able to sit up. The community narrowly escaped losing a valuable citizen.

PERSONAL:

Mr. Jiles STANLEY, of Chicago, is visiting friends in this city.

W. H. LEWIS, of Mattoon, brother of General Ticket Agent LEWIS of the I. D. & S. Railway,visited his brother in this city, Wednesday.

Thomas E. BUNDY, R. B. MACPHERSON, P. M. MOORE, J. W. KING and P. H. MONAHAN, attended the Republican State Convention at Springfield, Wednesday.

Mare Stolen: On last Saturday night, an iron-gray mare, 8 years old, belonging to P. S. SHARP, of Brazil, Ind., was taken or escaped from LESTER's stable in this city, and a liberal reward is offered for her recovery. About two weeks ago, Mr. SHARP and his wife came to this city in a buggy, on a visit to Mrs. SHARP's relatives, R. J. FOSTER's family, and kept the mare in LESTER's stable, from which the animal mysteriously disappeared. She is spirited and a good traveler, and highly valued by her owner. 

Tuscola, Illinois Saturday, October 12, 1878

Letter List:

The following is the list of letters remaining in the Post Office at Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois, for the week ending Sept. 28th, 1878, and which, if not called for in 30 days, will be sent to the Dead Letter Office:

ARTHUR, Anna S. - CATMAN, George - DOLSON, Charles (2) - HUNT, William - LEAR, William

PERSONAL:

Mrs. Laura BRENTON, returned home from Indiana on last Wednesday.

Lou BRANNAN left Tuesday for Danville, where he expects to start a paint shop. Hope he may prosper.

Thomas E. BUNDY took in the BLAINE speech in Chicago, Monday night. He says the speech was the biggest effort he ever heard.

James BARTH has removed to Terre Haute, Ind., where he will engage in his old vocation as a tobacconist. We trust that he may find a good location.

W. J. MIZE, the jolly bachelor editor of that excellent newspaper the Sullivan Progress, smiled upon us last Wednesday. He is engaged in stumping this county for the Democratic ticket, which is a harmless pastime. Aside from his politics we wish him abundant prosperity. Hope he'll bring his.... 

Tuscola, Illinois Saturday, October 26, 1878

PERSONAL

P. H. MONAHAN will be elected Representative if Moultrie county doesn't act the fool.

Hon. H. A. NEAL is surprising his old friends with his able and excellent speeches.

Bert ELKIN and family went to Chicago, Tuesday, to visit friends and see the sights.

Zimri MARIS, brother of John M. MARIS of this city, was elected Sheriff of Parke County, Indiana, at the late election.

J. KORNBLUM, the popular merchant, returned from Chicago, Wednesday night, where he purchased an enormous stock of new goods.

GOWIN threatens to wallop us if we mention the fact that he was indicted for stealing butter from GRISWOLD's store. Of course fear of getting whipped prevents us from telling that GOWIN,TAGGART's particular pet, did steal the butter and was indicted therefore.

The first snow of the season fell last Monday night.

A colored woman was divorced last Wednesday afternoon, and married to another chap the same evening, in this city.

A large steer on his way to slaughter, ran into the Central House Thursday afternoon, and slobbered over things a short time ere he was dislodged.

Bob FINNEY, will make a more efficient Sheriff than TAGGART has done, was a good soldier, and has the additional qualification of being an ardent Republican.

Minor WAMBLEY, after living in single cussedness for something less than a thousand years, went and got spliced to Miss Mary ROBINSON, Chicago, last Sunday, returned home, and never told anybody. 

Tuscola, Illinois Saturday, November 16, 1878

Serious Runaway Accident - Last Saturday, while Douglas BAGLEY, son of Capt. BAGLEY of the mail service, was engaged in hauling wood for home fuel, the team became frightened and ran away with the young man, passing over several small stumps. At last the wagon ran astride of a large and solid stump, when the doubletree broke, releasing the horses, but the momentum of the wagon threw the young man from his perch on the wood to the ground in front of the wagon and about half a cord of wood fell on top of he unfortunate Douglas, burying him completely. He was soon assisted from his perilous position, more dead than alive, and Dr. BURTNETT was hastily summoned, who, after thorough examination, found no bones broken, but the patient was very severely bruised all over. If not complicated with bad internal injuries, he will recover. It was a narrow escape from instant death.

The following marriage license has been issued since our last report:

W. M. WALKER and Hannah A.FULLER, John M. FLEMMING and Eva CONNOR, Harry MADISON and Mary F. CONNOLY, D. F. COYKENDALL and Farnces E. CASH, W. C. GILBERT and Nannie E. WATSON, B. F. HART and Susan A. SMITH

DIED - In Camargo township, last Saturday evening, about 8 o'clock, of croup, Annie, youngest daughter of Abner WISEMAN; aged 9 years. It is the loss of such an amiable child that casts the greatest gloom over a community and arouses the deepest sympathy, and such sympathy, is tendered the bereaved family by a large circle of friends.

DIED - In Camargo townhip, last Tuesday night, of Diphtheria, Clarence, youngest son of William S. HAMMETT; aged about 4 years.

"There is no flock, however, tended, But one dead lamb is there; there is no fireside, howe'er defended, But has one vacant chair."

Letter List:

List of letters remaining in the Post Office at Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois, for the week ending Nov. 15, 1878, and if not called for within 30 days will be sent to the Dead Letter Office:

CALE, W. H. - Rev. FURGAN - Annie Miss - STONEBURNER, James F. - STOENBURNER, Vinson - STINVINSON, Geo. T. Col.

MARRIED - On Thursday last, in this county, Rev. W. D. BEST, Mr. W. C. GILBERT, of Sullivan and Miss Nannie E. WATSON, of this city.

In Camargo, Thursday, by Rev. D. P. LYON, Mr. Harry MADISON, of Tuscola, and Miss Florence, daughter of J. L. CONNOLLY, Esq. They were married in time to drive over from Camargo and catch the noon train for Chicago. Harry has won a charming bride, and we wish the happy couple unending joy and prosperity.

In Newman, Thursday, by a man that went over the history of marriage from the time of Adam to the present day, Mr. D. F. COYKENDALL and Miss Frankie CASH. They took the train for Camargo, witnessed the marriage of MADISON's and accompanied that happy couple to Chicago. May their happiness ever increase.

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. ERVIN, one and a half miles north of town, was the scene of quite a pleasant gathering on Thursday night of last week, the occasion being a reception tendered by the father and mother of John ERVIN to the friends of himself and wife, Mr. S. Hatty THORNTONERVIN. The roads leading from town being in good condition., the drive out was very enjoyable, and to say that the appetites of the guests were good would hardly suffice. The table, in the language of our German friend, was loaded with all the indelicacies of the season. The toiletts of the ladies were elegant, most noticeable being that of the bride, who was attired in a lovely costume of pink, silk, princess style. Mr. and Mrs. ERVIN, the host and hostess, understand fully the art of entertaining, as the guests can fully attest. The guests departed about 1 o'clock, feeling that they had spent a very pleasant and enjoyable evening.

Hon. J. G. CANNON was in the city on Tuesday, looking much happier than the chap who bragged he was "going to spike that Cannon"

L. J. WYETH has removed to Tuscola, leaving his son to manage the farm. He lives in the house formerly owned by W. H. LAMB, in the southeastern part of the city. The Journal extends a hearty welcome.

Mr. ABBOTT, editor of the Lebanon (Ind.) Patriot, an excellent Republican paper, called on us, Friday morning, in company with a friend, Mr. WILLIAMS

On Tuesday, of last week, Rev. W. D. SMITH, of Mansfield, was taken sick with congestion of the lungs, and he died on Sunday morning last. Monday his body was taken to Maxville, and the funeral held at the church, which was crowded, and many had to remain outside. The Atwood band was present and took part in the services, which were of a solmn and impressive character. Mr. SMITH was pastor of the Christian church at Maxville, for two years, but about two months since his time expiring, he moved to Mansfield. A large procession, for the place, followed his remains to the grave led by the band.

On Tuesday morning, Peter MOSBARGER, who plays the big drum stepped or jumped from the depot platform here, about three feet, and struck with the heel of his left boot on a tie of the railway, which being decayed, broke off, throwing him, and so badly spraining his ankle that it took two or three men to get him to his boarding house. He suffered great pain, but was somewhat better today, but very lame.

About 10 o'clock this (Friday) morning, Emma HANLEY, a 15 year old daughter of David HANLEY, a farmer residing two miles east of Newman, was dangeroudly burned. Her clothes took fire while she was washing near a fire that had been built out of doors for the purpose of heating water to do the washing. Dr. WAGNER was summoned, and imforms us that she is burned seriously, if not dangerously.

Deacon GRAY's family and Tommy GRUELLE's family, arrived from Minnesota Thursday. Welcome back to Arcola!

An accident occured at Thos. MIDWINTERS, by which Mr. MIDWINTER and Bruce LANDERS were injured. They were baling broom corn, and had a bale in press, and while at it's utmost tension something about the press gave way, the cap or top flew off striking each of them on the head. Young LANDERS was kocked senseless for several minutes, and received a cut or two in the head. Mr. MIDWINTER was also injured about the head, but not so severely as young LANDERS, who came to town in the afternoon, and had his wounds dressed by Dr. EASLEY