Madison County, IL Newspaper Data

THE ALTON DEMOCRAT
July 23, 1880

Moro and vicinity

GLASMEYER's thresher was burned on Thursday last.

Henry DEWERFF has commenced work on the new school house.

Capt. GERE has erected a ware house in Moro and intends buying apples.

Pierron

Joseph GREENENFELDER runs three steam threshers a year.

Squire KUTZ is laying foundation for a hall.

G. PLOCHER is leader of the Pierron Brass Band.

Jerseyville

Peter GROSJEAN, one of the accomplices in the ROWDEN murder, who broke jail here recently, was captured in the southern part of this State and delivered to our authorities last week, and is once more a guest of hotel de YOUNG. A reward of $250 was paid to WALDRON, his captor. **in another article: GROSJEAN, one of the murderers of ROWDEN, who escaped from Jerseyville jaail on the 2d inst., was arrested in Jackson County, this State, by John WALDRON, a native of Jersey county, who lives down there, and recognized GROSJEAN passing along the public highway. He was making for Texas, and being destitute of money travelled at night, living on fruit, roasting ears and potatoes. He is now safely lodged in jail in Jerseyville, manacled to his partner in crime, Ben SPRY. Gov. CULLOM offered $200 for his arrest, which will be paid to WALDRON.

C. T. EDEE, of this city, and J. L. TERRY, of Fieldon, will locate in Nebraska this fall.

Wm. PORTER, an old railroader and a jolly good sport, has returned from a lengthy western trip, looking all the better for his experience in roughing it. He is as happy as ever and looks immense enough to devour one hundred Sioux Indians and two hundred Cayotes in one meal.

Joseph VOORHEES, an enterprising young merchant of Elsah, and Miss Flora LANDON, an estimable young lady of this county, were united in holy wedlock at the residence of Truman LANDON, four miles south of Jerseyville, last Thursday, Rev. J. W. STARK, officiating.

Mrs. DUDDY, a Delhi saloon keeper's wife, who was horribly beaten by roughs in that place last sunday week, is not expected to recover. O'DAY, one of the guilty parties, has been arrested, and is in jail.

Mr. and Mrs. AUTEN, of Alton, spent Sunday in this city.

J. M. YOUNG has returned from a visit to Nebraska.

Lew CAMPBELL, of Carlinville, formerly of the Jerseyville Democrat, was a delegate to the Democratic convention here.

George D. STONE, of the St. Louis Republican, is visiting relatives here. Dr. BURBANK and wife of Upper Alton, attended the marriage of Joe VOORHEES.

Amos L. CONNKLIN and family left for Knobnoster, Md., this week to reside permanently.

Bethalto

Dr. George BLEY, Jr., and lady, former residents of this place, but now of Staunton, Ills, were here over Sabbath, visiting their many friends and acquaintances, who extended to them a generous and hearty welcome.

On Thursday last Mr. Henry GLASSMIER was threshing wheat in a field adjoining the town, for John OETKEN, and while under full headway, flames were discovered issuing from the tail end of the separator, and so sudden and fierce was the burning that the full force of hands present were unable to extinguish it, and the entire machine was consumed. Mr. GLASSMIER's loss is considerable, but with commendable business energy, he repaired to Alton, and purchased a new machine only loosing a day's time in resuming work.

Mr. B. C. MEYER received, on Saturday, a telegraphic dispatch from St. Genevieve, Mo., conveying the said intelligence that the boilers in the mill belonging to the estate of MEYER & GUYE, had exploded, instantly killing the engineer and seriously, if not fatally wounding Martin MEYER, boss miller in charge of the mill. Cause of the explosion supposed to be scarcity of water in the boilers. Estimated damage to the mill $10,000.

We regret to state that Mrs. J. A. MILLER is lying seriously ill at the family residence. Dr. COBB is the attending physician.

Mr. George NEIMAN, who lives on the farm of William GILL, Sr., between Bethalto and Upper Alton will expose to sale on Saturday, Aug. 7th, next a large lot of personal property, consisting of horses, cows, hogs, corn and hay; farming implements of all kinds, household and kitchen furniture. As Mr. NEIMAN intends moving to Nebraska the sale will be positive. J. A. MILLER, auctioneer.

Mrs. Josephine GILL has fitted up her ice cream saloon nicely and is dispensing to her patrons a good article of Leyser's make of ice cream, together with other luxuries. Mrs. McALANEY has an ice cream parlor attached to her bakery and confectionery and supplies her many customers with a choice article. Give them both a call.

On Saturday last as Mr. J. P. WOOD, who lives on a farm adjacent to town, was examining one of his horses, and while in a stooping position, the horse suddenly raised one of his fore feet, striking Mr. WOOD on the head, inflicting a somewhat painful injury.

Our popular druggist, W. F. NEISLER and lady have been absent for several days, detained on account of the severe indisposition of Mr. NEISLER's father.

J. A. MILLER sold on Saturday evening last, at his auction room, the personal effects of J. R. GRIFFEE, consisting of household goods, books, etc. Mr. GRIFFEE is still at Eureka Springs, Ark., health but little better.

A sad accident occurred on the farm of Mr. N. S. GAY, near Moro, on Saturday last, whereby a young man named Miles BROWN was fatally injured.

A Mr. BROWN, brother of the young man who was fatally injured on the farm of Mr. GAY, last week, arrived in Moro on Monday morning and had the remains of his brother disinterred for the purpose of taking them to Ohio for re-interment, leaving on Monday evening.

Miss Hallie BOLLENBORN, who had been visiting in the family of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. HICKERSON, returned to her home near Litchfield on Tuesday last.

Our respected friend, Squire FLICK, has added to his already multiplied cares by purchasing the GRIFFEE coal mine, and is now operating in the black diamond trade. May he realize from the venture innumerable ducats.

Collinsville

Coal miners have, as far as allowed, gone to work at the offer and condition of the operators or owners of mines, at three cents per bushel. I mean "as allowed," that some who are known to be originators of the strikes, are not, and will not be employed in this district, and they will have to get other employement, or move where their names are not on the tabooed list. Two of the mines will soon have machinery in operation digging coal that are warrented to do the work or no pay. This will of necessity, reduce the number of men required in that special branch of business, and may also reduce wages.

The Vandalia railroad is now building quite a good depot here to replace the one destroyed by fire; but it can not be completed and ready for occupation before Sept. 1st.

Other News

A young man by the name of Mike BLAKE received a painful injury at North Alton Park Sunday afternoon. He was engaged in a scuffle with two or three men of about his own age in the course, one of the opponents kicked him severely on the leg. The leg was fractured and badly wounded. He was taken to the hospital this morning, where he will remain until able to be about.

A little colored boy, about twelve years of age, was run over on the circus grounds this afternoon. He was standing around near the tents when a heavy wagon came along, the horses striking him with great force. He was thrown to the ground. He was taken up and found to be painfully, but not fatally injured.

Yesterday afternoon Rev. J. E. WHEELER, of Webster City, Iowa, who united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Clara G. MARTIN, of Godfrey. The ceremony took place at five o'clock. Rev. Mr. CLAPP, of the Presbyterian Church, Godfrey, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. WHEELER left immediately on the northern bound steamer, War Eagle, for their future home at Webster City. A long life and a happy one is the wish of a host of friends. The ceremony was a very quiet one. No cards.

Mr. A. A. NEFF is confined to his ome by sickness.

H. S. WILLMS has just returned from a trip over the Iron Mountain R. R., through Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. He is the Land Agent of that road, and reports business in that line as flourishing.

Ten or twelve colored families have moved into this city from surrounding towns within the past week or ten days. They come here to accure the superior advantages offered to colored children by the Alton public schools. This city is about the only one in the State where there as not been a divorce declared between white and colored schools. This fact, now becoming generally known, will no doubt, have the effect of adding largely to our colored population.

There was an alarm of fire last night about nine o'clock. It was caused by an illumination visible in the eastern part of the city. Arrived on the ground, the firemen found a little frame building on Fourth street near Henry, in flames so advance that there was but little hope of checking them. They did their best, however, but only succeeded in saving the hull of the building. The origin of the fire is a mystery, but it is generally supposed to be the work of an incendiary. The building was unoccupied and there was no combustible material about it so far as is known. the building was owned by Mr. John SHEEHAN, by whom it had been but recenlty purchased from Mr. Michael LEYHE. It was worth between three and four hundred dollars and was, we learn, uninsured.

Society

Miss Nellie DRURY, of Pine street, leaves for Boston and resorts in its vicinity on Tuesday next.

Mrs. Mamie PHILLIPS, of St. Louis, is in the city, at present, the guest of Miss Mamie TOPPING.

Miss Lyda LOGAN, of St. Louis, is in the city. She will remain here for several weeks.

Miss Annie CRAWFORD, of St. Louis, who has been visiting in this city for the past few weeks, left for her home last Wednesday.

Nathan COLE, Jr., of St. Louis, well known in this city, is summering in Oregon, and intends to visit Alaska, before his return late next fall.

Mr. C. A. PARKER returned from Lake Geneva this week. He did come "alone", "rumors" to the contrary notwithstanding...much to the relief of several of the fair sex of this city.

The A. B. C. and H. T. C., two cooking clubs of this city, gave a pleasant entertain ment at the residence of Mr. A. J. CONANT, in Upper Alton yesterday evening. A large number of young ladies and gentlemen were present, who enjoyed themselves. Those present from abroad were, Miss SNOW, of St. Louis, Miss SMITH, of Greenville, Miss SCHERMERHORN, of Bloomington, and Messrs FILLEY and BETTS, of St. Louis.

A select company of friends of Miss Irene WAPLES assembled at the residence of her mother on Fifth street last Thursday evening. Dancing and other social pleasures made the evening a pleasant one. There were present Miss Libbie SCHERMERHORN, of Bloomington; Miss PATES, Miss HANSON, Miss FORBES, Miss PINCKARD and Miss TOPPING. The gentlemen were Messrs. SCHWEPPS, PARKER, RABE, BOOTH, PINCKARD and BAKER.

Probate Court Notes

Henry ALBRECHT, of Moro. Proof of death and intestacy. Charlotte ALBRECHT, the widow, appointed administratrix; she gives bond with Henry ENGELHART's security.

Isaac A. HILL, of Alton, minor. Wm. J. HILL, the guardian, files report of the condition of the monies in his hands.

Franz C. TROST, of Edwardsville. The appraisement bill amounts to $365.16, and the widow's award to $1,075.

Charles SCHIELE, of Edwardsville. Catharine DAUBE presents account of her administration of the estate. The receipts are $1,698.30; outlays $1,858.65.

A. J. ROBERTS, of Upper Alton. On application of I. B. RANDLE and A. M. DICKERMANN, trustees under the will, leave to assign 25 shares of the capital stock of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific R. R., and to receive two shares of the new stock for each share assigned.

Anton MANE, of Alton. G. H. WEIGIER, the executor, presents his account as executor, showing moneys collected to be $4,293, leaving $40.67 in his hands.

Bertha SCHNEIDER, of Highland, minor. Rudolph GRAFFENREID, on petition, is appointed guardian, bond to be given in $1,200.

Alfred R. JONES, of Edwardsville, minor. E. C. SPRINGER, the guardian, makes report, showing moneys, notes etc., of the minor to amount to $4,437.35.

John KLEISNETER, and others, of Alton. The mother, as guardian, makes report of the condition of the estate of each ward.

Catharine and Cecilia SCHIELE, minors. Catharine DAUBE, the guardian, makes report of the condition of the estate of her wards.

John GEISMAN, of Highland. Order of sale of real estate for payment of debts.

Robert W. SNELL, insane. Andrew JACKSON, the conservator, presents petition and obtains order of sale of the lands; the personal estate being insufficient for payment of debts.

List of Letters - The following letters remain uncalled for in the Postoffice of Alton, Madison county, Illinois, for the week ending July 10, 1880:

Joseph ANDERSON,
Chas. W. BERRY,
T. M. BOWMAN,
Dan CARTWRIGHT,
Miss Honora CONDON,
Thoms COFFER,
Miss Olga DIETZ,
William DIMON,
James FRANK,
Samu'l T. FEEDICK,
Mrs. R. GARTON,
G. S. HARRIS,
Miss Lucinda HANSON,
Mrs. Maria JOHNSON,
Mary KANE,
Mrs. J. C. McGUIRE,
James MACKEY,
Mrs. E. D. PIERCE,
John PETERSON,
Mrs. Alice RAYMOND,
Edward RUTLEDGE,
Mrs. M. SMICE,
Miss Rita SMITH,
Otto SCHMIDT,
Henry EASON,
Gusie WORE.

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