Madison County, IL Newspaper Data

THE ALTON DEMOCRAT
Friday, January 9, 1880

[Transcriber's Note: Some microfilm pages of this newspaper are more legible than others. I've tried to include as much information as I could from the pages that were difficult to read.]

Edwardsville

Dead...It is with a feeling of sadness that I chronicle the death of Thomas H. Kennedy, late Treasurer of this county, which occurred last Wednesday at 9 a.m. Mr. Kennedy was undoubtedly the most popular man in Madison county at one time, and although the public career ended rather abruptly and unsatisfactorily to some, still he had a host of warm friends who will be pained to hear of his death. A jovial, good-natured man, he was liked by everybody. He was himself his greatest enemy. While in office he was too generous and spent too much money for the benefit of others, who, when he was in need of their assistance, left him to his fate. Of the good and bad features of the latter part of his career, we have naught to say. He has been judged, not only by the public, but by the Great Creator, and now that he is dead, peace be to his ashes. His funeral which took place on New Year's day was largely attended. The Guards and Fire Department, of which organizations he was an active member, were out and acted as an escort. He leaves a wife and one son, also two step-children, who have the sympathy of the whole community in their great affliction.

Venice

The Sunday-school was re-organized last Sabbath, not by the "Returning Board," as was said in my last letter, but in old patriotic style. We got enough of "Returning Board" last year. The following are the officers elect: D. S. FRIES, Superintendent; John M. BELL, Assistant Superintendent; Wm. J. BROWN, Secretary; Miss Cora MILLER, Assistant Secretary; Thos. CAVNER, Librarian; J. G. REYNOLDS, Treasurer; Miss Fannie M. BISHOP, Organist. The present offered to the boy and girl who would bring in the greatest number of new scholars during the last quarter, was given to Mollie CROSS and H. W. REYNOLDS. The school is in a very prosperous condition, the average per cent of attendance for the last year being 87 1/2.

PRISONER...Two notable prisoners are confined in the jail at this place. They were arrested in St. Louis and brought here on a requisition from the Governor, and are charged with the killing of Dr. Henry C. MOSS, who your readers will remember was murdered at this place two years ago. Their trial was to come off last Saturday, and a very large crowd from the surrounding country had come to town to hear it, but on account of several witnesses being absent, it was postponed until Tuesday. The two men arrested were working at the rendering establishment near East St. Louis at the time the murder was committed. The two had made some threats against Dr. MOSS, which have lately leaked out.

MORO and vicinity

Mr. Wm. B. HUNDLEY, formerly of this country, but now of Helena, Montana Territory, is visiting relatives and friends of this vicinity. He favored your correspondent with a call on Saturday last; he speaks very flatteringly of the country, and seems to be well pleased with his location. Mr. HUNDLEY is actively engaged in cattle raising, and states that it is the best paying business in his part of the Territory. His ranche is situated about 180 miles from Helena, near Great Falls.

Wm. MONTGOMERY has received the appointment of Postmaster at Moro, J. P. SMITH having resigned. The appointment took effect January 1.

Jas. MAXWELL has taken an agency for the Buckeye Stump Puller for Moro and Foster township. We wish you success, Jim.

The following officers have been elected by the Moro Presbyterian Sabbath school for the ensuing year: L. F. KEHNE, Superintendent; Jas. H. SMITH, Assistant Superintendent; Leon S. DORSEY, Secretary; Miss Ella MITCHELL, Treasurer; Messrs. C. E. SMITH and E. C. STAHL, Librarians.

ELSAH

DIED--At the residence of his brother, Enoch BRIGGS, near East Newbern, on Friday evening, January 2nd, Jno BRIGGS aged 48 years, of pneumonia. The funeral took place from the Methodist church at East Newbern.

Uncle Joe CAPPEE, who has been dangerouly ill for the past three weeks, has so far recovered as to be able to walk about.

BETHALTO

DEATH'S DOINGS...our community was intensely surprised on learning that a telegram had been received last evening Monday announcing the unexpected death of August GUYE, of the firm of Meyer & Guys, which occurred in St. Louis yesterday. Mr. GUYE had been sick but a short time, and friends did not expect so sudden and fatal a termination. The death of Mr. GUYE may possibly cause an entire change in the conducting and management of the vast milling interests of which the deceased was controlling spirit. It will be recollected that Mr. GUYE's partner, Mr. Jp. P. MEYER, died a short time since. I hope that some arrangements may be effected to continue the business of the late firm. In Bethalto, as it's suspension at this time would be calamitous to the material interests of our town.

Word has been received in this place of the severe illness of Mrs. Jos H. GADD, of Wyandotte, Kansas. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. GADD truly sympathize with them, and hope for her restoration to health.

At the election of officers of Bethalto Lodge No. 406(?), A. F. & A. M., held on Saturday, Dec. 27th, 1879, the following were elected: W. L. PIGGOTT, W. M.; J. P. WOOD, S. W; J. V. RICHARDS, J. W.; Louis KLEIN, Treasurer; J. T. Ewan, Secretary; L. W. LYON, Chaplain; Milo HOVEY, Tyler; C. H. FLICK, S. D.; P. GREENWOOD, J. D.; Wiley G. PREWITT, S. S.; Henry BOWMAN,J. St. Installation at the next regular communication.

BITS OF OTHER NEWS

Mr. John LAWLESS, an old citizen of Alton, died suddenly at his home in Hunterstown yesterday of heart disease. Deceased was formerly foreman of the moulding department of the Alton Agricultural Works, and was well-known throughout the city. He was a man about fifty years of age and leaves a family. His life was insured for a good sum by a good safe company.

An election of officers of Wood River Grange No. 901, at a meeting held for that purpose last Saturday afternoon, resulted as follows: Master - James McDONALD; Overseer - W. H. CARTWRIGHT; Lecturer - Ed RODGERS; Steward - Irby WILLIAMS; Ass't Steward - S. B. GILLHAM; Chaplain - T. W. L. BELK; Treasurer - A. F. RODGERS; Secretary - Joel WILLIAMS; Gate keeper - Albert SHORT; C---- - Miss Lou Ella WILLIAMS; Pomona - Miss M. A. DUNNEGAN; Flora - Miss Nellie WOOD; Stewardess - Mrs. J. COOPER; Organist - Mrs. Ed RODGERS.

I. O. O. F. officers: Robert GRAHAM, Henry GARNER, James MATHIS, John RUTLEDGE, T. H. LEE, James MITCHELL, H. SOLWAY, T. WORDEN, Jacob LIND, John DAVIS, Nic. ZERWAS, Frank LONG, Frank WORDEN, Thomas CUNNINGHAM.

A. O. U. W. officers: Rev. J. W. Phillips, Dr. A. H. SCHOTT, R. D.L LEWIS, A. S. BENNETT, P. S. FAIRLEY, James H. MAUPIN, Jr., W. S. KAYLOR, E. M. SHERWOOD, John STEINER, James COLEMAN, F. J. SCOVELL.

The Eagle Packet Company River Election: Captain J. R. WILLIAMS, of Warsaw, Ill., Capt. W. LEYHE, of Quincy, H. LAYHE and G. W. HILL, of Alton.

The Alton, St. Louis & Grafton Packet, Spread Eagle Officers: Capt. H. LEYHE, Master; A. HAMLIN, Chief Clerk; Ed YOUNG, Assistant Clerk; and Frank TISSON, Pilot.

The Bald Eagle: Capt J. R. WILLIAMS, Captain

The Little Eagle No. 2: Capt. W. LEYHE, Master; Capt Frank SISTER, Pilot; Billy MILLER, Esq., Engineer.

The appointment of Agents: For St. Louis: True Dodge; Alton, G. W. Hill; Portage, Henry PUYOL; Jersey Landing, T. F. HANSELL; Graften, James DOUGHERTY and Madison, John RECORE.

LIST OF LETTERS: The following letters remain uncalled for in the Postoffice of Alton, Madison County, Illinois, for the week ending January 8, 1880: Miss Ebor ALFRED, Mrs. Catherine BARRETT, Christian BECHER, Chas. DECK, Annie DITMORE, Arthur DIXON, Antone HAPPY, Christ HORN, Henry KORKAN, Miss Elsie KENDALL, Mrs. KORTKAMP, H. MAER, Miss A. M. MORSE, --- PHALMP, Dave RYAN, David SHELLY, Miss Emma SNOW, Geo SHEYLER, Chas A. VANPETERS. B. WIEMER, Miss Mella ZILLER

Probate Court Notes

Elizabeth DORING, of Alton, on application of her husband and on testimony of her brother and others, she is declared insane, and a fit subject for the state hospital for the insane.

William J. GUISCHAL, the administrator files his final account, and hearing fixed for the third of January.

William ATKINS the account of John ATKINS, of Upper Alton, executor, as reformed, is passed, and the executor discharged.

Christian BURGDORF, proof of death and intestacy. Death from injuries received on the track of the Terra Haute and St. Louis Railroad. The widow relinquishes her right to administer, and Robert KRUEGER is appointed administrator.

Guardians of Minors. Notices are sent to sundry guardians, twenty-five in number, who have failed to render accounts, requiring them to make immediate reports of their acts as guardians.

Pascal E. PRUITT, of Edwardsville, The widow administratrix, has adjustment of claims, and files her first annual administrative account.

Thomas JUDY, deceased. The appraisement bill shows the value of the goods and chattels to be $1, 710.45, and the amount to widow to be $975.

Ann E. RYDER, of Alton. Proof of death and intestacy. Mrs. Selina BOWMAN receives letters of administration.

Edward WOLF, of Edwardsville, files a release in full to his late guardian, Jacob WOLF, of all claims on him as guardian.

Susan McGILWEY, of Fort Russell. Administration present on account, designed to be final, which is examined and placed on file.

Christian GRILL, of Saline. Administratrix files account, showing $1, 854.38 (difficult to read the amount) received $1, 147.98 paid out, case continued for production of vouchers.

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