Madison County, IL Newspaper Data

THE ALTON DEMOCRAT
2 July, 1880

Jerseyville

Hurt: Ed. REYNOLDS, a printer in the employ of Fred DALTON, at Brighton, fell from the up-stairs window of the office last Friday night, and broke his right leeg and arm. He was brought to his home in this city the next day, and placed under skillful treatment. his injuries are not considered critical, but it is thought that he will be a cripple for life. He was an employee of the Telegraph several years ago.

I. N. ENGLISH, our representative, is a cousin of our next Vice President.

Wallace LEIGH, Wm. SWANN and Willis BROWN will harangue the Republicans of Grafton Saturday night, and Monday following Sam EVANS, Col. W. H. EDGAR, John GIBSON and James BURKE will "air their rhetoric," at Delhi.

J. M. YOUNG, our sheriff, will locate in Nebraska as soon as his office expires.

Troy

Mr. T. W. HAMPTON, of Little Rock, Ark., is visiting relatives here. He has come to enjoy the cool and refreshing breezes of Troy.

Bethalto

Joel U. STARKEY, Esq., of Lincoln, Ill., is in town. Mr. STARKEY was a long time resident of this vicinity, a popular and influential Democrat of the old Jeffersonian school. his faith in the success of Hancock and English is strong.

Mrs. MAPES of Irving, Ill., spent Saturday and Sunday with hre many friends here, and returned to her home on Monday.

Mrs. Ida RANDLE, of Roodhouse, is visiting Mrs. F. M. RANDLE, her sister.

W. E. LEHR, of Marine, a former well known and esteemed citizen of this place, is here for a short time improving his property.

Dr. N. B. RICHARDS, lately of Wyandotte, Kansas, and formerly of this place, has located in Champaign, Champaign county, Ill., having embarked in the hardware, iron, tin and agricultural implement business, with the intention of quitting the practice of medicine.

Other News

Mr. Frank RUSSELL, of this city, died at the family residence on State street early Tuesday morning, of consumption. He had been a sufferer from that terrible disease for some years past. Some time ago he went to San Antonio, Texas, for relief, but found none, and grew worse, until his friends had ceased to hope for his recovery. Mr. Frank RUSSELL was a little over twenty-two years of age and well liked by all who knew him. He was a printer by trade, having learned his trade in the Telegraph office here, but had not worked at his trade for some time.

Yesterday evening at the residence of the bride's parents on Fifth street near Ridge, Mr. Obber H. STORMER was married to Miss Mary DICK. Rev. Mr. WILKEN, of the German Lutheran Church, performed the ceremony. A splendid supper was served up to the guests, and dancing was indulged during the rest of the evening.

Pat WARD issued a license this morning permitting Benjamin BOOKOUT to wed Sarah Ann CLARK, and William H. ADAMS to marry Emma WARNER. Pat says they are coming in fast now. Harvest is nearly over, the campaign commenced and everything is lovely, so everybody is going to get married.

Mr. R. BOELITZ, proprietor of the Alton Banner, was made the reecipient of a serenade last night on the occasion of his 41st birthday. The band rendered some excellent selections, which were highly appreciated by the large audience called together by the music. The Chinese lanterns and colored lights added to the effect, and the hospitality of Mr. BOELITZ added to the good feeling and made the occasion one long to be remembered. The company at last separated with the old fond wish of many happy returns.

Rev. John TURNER, who formerly preached in this neighborhood, but who left when called on to explain in this paper how it was that "he left England under the name of Shaw PRIESTLY, left a wife and daughter there, who had not heard of his whereabouts and change of name for about eight years," turns up in Michigan. He is still preaching, and has recently married there. John will probably turn again, when facts are known. His present address may be learned through Rev. I. WARREN, of Lansing, Michigan. When John left these parts he promised to clear himself from unjust suspicions. He did just as might have been expected, keeps us waiting, and goes to new and fresh fields.

Little Carrie E., daughter of Mr. John ARMSTRONG, died this morning at 8 o'clock. She had been sick for over two weeks, but was not considered dangerous until within the last feew days, and although everything was done that human kindness and skill could suggest she passed away. Whooping Cough, aggravated by intermittent fever, was the malady that caused her death. A bright, beautiful little child of three years of age, her presence will be missed by her parents. They have the entire sympathy of our citizens in this their bereavement. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 4:30 from the family residence, corner of Eighth and Easton streets.

A warrant was sworn out Friday afternoon for the arrest of E. ASWEGE on the charge of distrubing the peace. The trouble was a domestic one, and took place in his own house. The warrant was served, but the trial will not take place until Monday morning.

A man, Lawrence RILEY by name, was found dead drunk on Piasa street Friday night. he had a club in his coat sleeve and looked like a bad man. His Honer fined him $5 and costs, for the non-payment of which he was sent back to the jail.

A little row occurred on Belle street Friday evening. Henry AXTHLEM got into some trouble with a tramp, in the course of which melee he was hit over the head with rocks and severly bruised. Officer BROWNING took him to jail but he was soon after discharge.

In the police court this morning John MURPHY was arraigned on the charge of drunkenness and distrubing the peace. he was arrested last night about 9 o'clock on the corner of Ridge and Second streets by Officer HORAT. He resisted the officer, refusing to go with him and making warlike demonstrations. A tap over the head with the policeman's billy soon brought him around and he was taken to the jail where he got up another row which resulted in his being rather roughly handled by the officer. His Honor fined him five dollars and costs. The costs were paid, but in consideration of his having been damaged by the officer's club, the fine was remitted.

John METZ was brought before Squire QUARTON this morning for an examination. The charge is that he is insane. Several witnesses were examined, but no conclusion arrived at. The trial is being continued this afternoon, it being necessary to examine more witnesses.

Two boys were arrested about 1 o'clock to-day by Policeman BROWNING for bathing on the levee. Their trial is in progress this afternoon. Marshal KUHN wishes all boys to remember that any violation of the law is regard to swimming in front of the city will be rigidly punished.

Probate Court Notes

Carl KING, of Edwardsville, final settlement fixed for July 19; notice to be given heirs by publication.

Permelia M. HOXSEY, of Alhambra, now of age, receipts to Addie M. HOXSEY, her late guardian for all moneys, and the guardian is discharged.

John M. WRIGHT, insane. W. L. PIGGOTT of Bethalto, the conservator, presents for approval, the loans of the money of said ward.

James HUGHES, deceased, of North Alton. Peter HUGHES, administrator, makes final settlement and the heirs enter appearance. Administrators account is approved; he is discharged.

Richard JENKINSON, deceased. The administratrix makes her first annual report of receipts and expenditures; the report shows a deficiency of the personal estate for payment of debts; deficiency $961.40.

John BECK and others. Petition for removal of guardian; evidence heard; case dismissed.

George T. BROWN, of Alton. Last will and testament is proved; Margaret STANFORD and A. BREATH are named executors.

Peter BAKER, deceased. Samuel BATES, of Foster, administrator, has adjustment of claims. The appraisement of the goods and chattels amount to $168.30, the award to the widow $700.

John REYNOLDS, of Edwardsville. W. H. HALL, administrator, has final settlement; the amount with which he is chargeable as administrator is $14,716.97. He shows the same expended and the vouchers on file, the heir approving the settlement in writing; the final account is approved and the administrator discharged.

List of Letters

The following letters remain uncalled for in the Postoffice of Alton, Madison County, Illinois, for the week ending June 26 or 28, 1880:

Chas. E. ATHERTON, Jacob AREND, Miss Ella BADLEY, John BOOTH, C. H. BOSWELL, Mrs. Laura FLETCHER, Mrs. Elizabeth GILLHAM, Daniel GORMON, Conrad GRUPE, E. B. HAWKINS, P. HEBNER, Elsie HODGES, C. HOWARD, Miss Mary HALL, Smith HUNTER, Miss Mealey HUTCHINGS, Johann JACOBS, J. T. KEITH, Martha M. KNOWLAND, Jules Henri LARZEL, Francis A. LAUER, Capt. C. H. MEEDS, N. T. MITCHELL, Norman MORRISON, Thomas NEELEY, Mrs. Mary PALMER, C. H. PARKER, Peter PAUL, Robert PORTER, Mrs. C. RITTER, F. D. RODGERS, Mrs. W. R. SHAW, Geo. L. SHORT, M. SIKES, MRs. Anne SMITH, Mac SMITH, John SNOWBALL, Allen SPARKS, Clara SPENSLEY, Mrs. Ellen STEWART, J. Frank TAYLOR, Jas. VANSAUL, John WISER, Fred H. WINES

Trouble with Miners

There is again some trouble in St. Clair county between the coal operators and the miners. So great is the danger that the authorities of the Abbey mines requested Sheriff COOPER to be on hand ready to protect them. For the last two days the Sheriff and six deputies have remained near the place ready for any outbreak. Deputy Sheriff BONEAU, of Belleville, was also at the Abbey mines on Tuesday night, but as quiet seemed to have been restored he returned home yesterday. Sheriff COOPER has on hand a force to answer to an emergency. It appears that a number of the miners have resumed work at three cents per bushel, which has aroused the ire of the other miners yet unemployed.

Married:

At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Larkin LANE, living about two miles east of Alton Junction, upon the 23d of June, 1880, by A. E. BENBOW, J. P., Mr. Stephen A. YODER and Miss Luella LANE.

At the residence of Mr. Andrew McKINNEY, one mile east of Upper Alton, by A. E. BENBOW, J. P., Mr. Edward McKINNEY and Miss Henrietta BOOKOUT.

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