Marion Monitor
Dec. 5, 1878, Volume 5, Number 24
DEATHS REGISTERED
Since last Report. Jas. A. GRAY, congestion; Nov. 7.
BIRTHS REGISTERED.
Since last Report.
To B.H. and M.A. JETER; boy.
To Wm. and M.C. O’NEAL, girl.
LOCAL NEWS.
--Last Saturday night Sheriff DUNCAN, accompanied by Zi WHITE and George BROCK, went to Union precinct and arrested George and Jack PARKS, Henry GLENN and Wm. BRATTON, and brought them to Marion Sunday and lodged them in jail to answer to the charge of burning Cany church, last Sunday night week. BRATTON and GLENN gave bail in the sum of $800 each; the PARKS remain in jail. The preliminary trial is set for tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9 o’clock, before Squire HOLLAND.
Mr. Henderson LANCE died at the residence of his mother, 5 miles southwest of Marion, Tuesday morning last, of typhoid fever.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued since last Report.
Jas F. LEWIS to Mahala WOODWARD.
Joseph SMITH to Martha E. CLARK.
H.N. LANGLEY to Martha J. KEAT.
F.M. SADDLER to Sarah M. MOUNT.
A.T. KOONCE to Susan A. PHELPS.
John M. SPILLER to Nancy GODDARD.
Jas. B. MARKS and Martha J. JOHNSON.
Jas. E. PHILLIPS to Rosanna FORTNER.
STONE FORT.
--Of all the happy men, Henry GOOD is the happiest for it is a girl and of standard weight.
--Little Mary RIDGEWAY has been quite sick the past week. But under the skillful treatment of Dr. ST. JOHN, is at this time convalescent.
--We are pained to announce the death of Francis L. HUGHES, one of Stone fort’s best citizens, who departed this life Nov. 19, 1878 Mr. HUGHES leaves many friends to mourn his loss.
HALL SCHOOL HOUSE.
--Eliza A. BIGGERS who has been quite low with fever is slowly recovering.
--John W. MCSPARIN was made happy last Thursday night. It’s a boy and of standard weight.
--Marion HALL son of Isaac HALL, is at present quite sick with fever is rapidly recovering.
--Mrs. Elizabeth IVEY is reported very low with consumption.
--Martin ODUM has erysipelas in one of his hands which is causing him much pain.
--We understand that a small boy of Milo HENSHAW, is quite sick with fever.
--Our school under the management of Thomas DRAKE is progressing finely with a fair attendance.
--Joseph TAYLOR intends leaving us soon, to locate in Tennessee. Jo is one of our best citizens and we regret to loose him.
CORINTH ITEMS.
--Mrs. Henry ROBERTS has been quite sick but is improving.
--Married Sunday Dec. 1, by Rev. JW FLINT, Mr. F.M. SADLER of Franklin county and Mrs. S.M. MOUNT Of Corinth. This enjoyable affair took place at the house of Mr. E SPINNING, father of the bride. The ceremony was at 2 o’clock, after which an excellent dinner was served for quite a number of yeras Mrs. MOUNT has lived among us, and was a lady of superior worth. We regret her departure from our neighborhood. Our best wises follow her to her new home. We congratulate our friends at Frankfort on so valuable an addition being made to their society and especially congratulate Mr. SADLER on making so happy a matrimonial alliance. We wish them many years of peace and happiness.
SPILLER TOWN ITEMS.
--Cora, daughter of Mr. Sel and Susan GENT has been very sick for several days with pneumonia, but is reported better.
--James GENT is on the limping list, caused by being kicked by a horse recently.
--Carpet tacking was the amusement at Andy BOWMAN’s last Saturday night.
--Married, Dec. 1, 1878 Mr. J.M. SPILLER to Miss Nannie GODDARD, at the residence of the bride, by Esq. W.W. YOUNG. May their future be a bright one and their labors be crowned with success.
CRAB ORCHARD.
School report for November.
Names of Students.
Nora CORDER, Ellie PARKS, Richard SQUIRES, Kate DWYRE< Frank PARKS, Luella CAMPBELL, Emera SQUIRES, Cora CUNNINGHAM, Mary DWYRE, Lecta CULBRETH, Frank BONES, Sarah SMITH, Ed CUNNINGHAM, Lady SMITH, Charles CAMPBELL, Ruth CORDER, Murry MCHANEY, Willie MCCLUSKY, John STARRETT, Tom DWYRE< Emma CLARADA, John CAMPBELL, Ruth CAMPBELL, Willie STARRET, Sarah CORDER, Fote? FURLONG, James CORDER, Libbie PARKS, John EDWARDS, Mary FURLONG, Minnie BONES, Mary EDWARDS, Alice CROSSLY, Lina TRAVELSTED, Lewis NORMAN, Norma BONES, Freeman PARKS, Frank CROSSLY, Jasper CLARADA, Fannie PARKS, Amanda PRICHETT, George VARNER, Ellie TRAVELSTED, Minnie EDWARDS, Samuel HAYNES, Nannie TRAVELSTED, Agnes KEASTER, Lina CUNNINGHAM, John CORDER, Willie DAVIS, Mattie PRITCHETT, Edgar HUDDLESTON, Nellie CROSSLY, Ida CROSSLY, Jerry CORDER, Ed DWYRE, Esther CULBRETH, Betty CUTRELL Lizzie EDWARDS, Frank M. PARKS, Wilferd EDWARDS.
LOCAL MATTERS.
--Oliver MARTIN was arrested Wednesday last on a charge of cattle stealing, and brought to Marion. He was put under bond of $2000 for appearance at a preliminary examination next Thursday. This arrest is aa growth of the cattle case in which CARR was sent to the penitentiary and Perry MARTIN and PARKER, who skipped out, were concerned.
LOCAL PERSONAL GOSSIP.
--Mr. and Mrs. James HENDRICKSON are enjoying the company of a new boy.
--Dr. A.N.LODGE is absent this week on a visit to Uniontown, Ky., where his daughter, Miss Stella, is attending school.
--Mrs. M. CLEMENS, who has been visiting at the home of her son, Mr. W.W. CLEMS, of this city, for some time, returned to her home at Carrsville, Ky., yesterday.
--Mr. and Mrs. John P. MOORE gave the young folks a calico neck tie party Thursday night last. We understand that a very pleasant and enjoyable time was had.
Dec. 12, 1878
Volume 5
Number 25
LOCAL NEWS.
--Married, On Dec. 5, 1878, by Oliver COX, at the Methodist Protestant Parsonage, Mr. James E. PHILLIPS and Miss Rosana FORTNER; all of Northern Precinct, Williamson county.
--Oliver MARTIN, accused of cattle stealing, gave bond in the sum of $2,300 three cases, two of $100 each, and one of $300 for his appearance before Squire REYNOLD next Friday for preliminary examination. Bail was furnished late Saturday night, MARTIN having been under guard from the time of his arrest, the previous Wednesday.
--The preliminary trial of George and Jack PARKS, Henry GLENN and William BRATTON, charged with burning the Odumburg (or Cany) church, occupied the attention of Justice HOLLAND’s court all of Thursday last remaining in session till 1 o’clock Friday morning. A cloud of witnesses were examined and every inch of the ground stoutly contested both by the prosecution and defense and the result was the acquittal of one of the accused. Jack PARKS, and the holding over of George PARKS, BRATTON and GLENN in a bond of $800 each for their appearance at Circuit Court. Failing to ive bail they were sent to jail, where they will remain unless bail is furnished, until the Call Term of Circuit Court in February. The prosecution was conducted by J.W. HARTWELL and W.W. CLEMENS, the defense by Milo ERWIN and J.B. CALVERT.
--Mr. John RODD, living a mile and half southwest of town, died last Friday night of congestion of the stomach. HE leaves a wife and four children in destitute circumstances.
REGISTER OF BIRTHS.
W.C. SWANNER and wife, boy.
W.J. SUMMERSET and wife, girl.
S.W. WATSON and wife, boy.
W.H. COLEMAN and wife, girl.
Timothy CRAIN and wife, a boy.
C. HEATON and wife, boy.
H.P. CRAIN and wife, a girl .
DEATHS.
A.C. DAVIS, croup; Dec. 10
____ CLARIDA, croup, Dec. 4.
Susan ALEXANDER, Tonsilitis, Dec. 23.
LOCAL PERSONAL GOSSIP.
--John H.C. DAVIS, of Harrisburg, has been a Marion visitor this week, the guest of his brothers Thomas and W.M. DAVIS.
CORINTH ITEMS.
--We are sorry to see our friend John F. OTEY in very poor health this winter. Mr. O. is one of our most honorable and useful citizens. We hope soon to see him well again.
CRAB ORCHARD.
--Quite a interesting and agreeable affair took place at Ned CORDER’s last week. Through the day the boys worked faithfully grubbing and chopping, and the girls plied the swift flying needle thro’ the quilt, after which the greater portion of the night was passed in the whirr of the exhilerating and dance. All went home quietly and happy.
HALL SCHOOL HOUSE.
--A little child of Wm SPENCE, which has been dangerously ill the past week, died last Sunday night.
--Dr. PARKER intends moving to Saline County . The Dr. has a large practice in this community and will be greatly missed.
--We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. Elizabeth IVEY, who departed this life Dec. 4th, 1878. Funeral services conducted the following day by Rev. James TANNER, at the graveyard near Isaac HALL’s. Mrs. IVEY has been lingering for some time with consumption, and her loss will be felt by the entire community. She has been a consistent member of the United Baptist Church for quite a while and her death was that of a christian “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.”
IN MEMORIA.
Stone Fort Union Institute through their committee offer the following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, Almighty God in His alwise, just and inscrutable providence has been pleased to take from our midst our worthy and respected brother teacher, F. L. HUGHES of this place. There be it
Resolved, That by the death of brother HUGHES his parents have suffered an irreparable loss, and the society has been deprived of an esteemed useful and honorable member.
Resolved, That by the death of bother HUGHES his parents have suffered an irreparable loss, and the society has been deprived of an esteemed useful and honorable member.
Resolved, That the Institute hereby tender the afflicted family its most sincere sympathy in their great bereavement.
Resolved, That the Marion Monitor and Harrisburg Chronicle be requested to publish these resolutions, and that a copy of the same be furnished the family of the deceased brother. J.C. B. SMITH, J.R. YOUNGBLOOD, J.H. GRACE, Committee. Nov. 30, 1878
Dec. 19, 1878
Volume 5
Number 26
LOCAL NEWS.
--Died Saturday night Dec. 14, at 12 o’ clock M. after a brief illness, little Ralph son of Caleb and Jerusha HOLLAND, aged 9 months.
--VAUGHN, from Saline precinct, confined in jail since Wednesday of last week on a charge of horse stealing, was taken before Squire HOLLAND yesterday and set at liberty, the People noliying the case.
--Friday evening last a burning chimney at the residence of Hartwell HENDRICKSON scared the ladies of the household slightly. It was extinguished without damage.
--The house on East Main street occupied by J.E MANIER, the property of Mrs. BROAD, was slightly damaged by fire on Thursday morning last, the flames communicating to the roof from a defective flue.
--In the case of the People vs. the Fair Directors, tried in the County Court this week, for allowing gambling on the Fair Grounds, the directors, with the exception of Bazzle HOLLAND were each fined $100. Notice of appeal to the Circuit Court was given.
BIRTHS
T.S. and N.J. TIPPY, girl.
Sylvester and Martha HASTED, Boy.
Levi and Nancy CARTER
B.P. and Nancy C. SPILLER, girl.
David and M.A. RICHMOND, girl.
MARRAIGE LICENSES.
Issued the past week.
John G. HARRIS to Susan MAXEY.
LOCAL PERSONAL GOSSIP.
--Leroy GODDARD has been under the weather the past week.
--Mrs. Levi SIMMONS has been seriously ill for the past two weeks.
--Fabian NANCE is visiting relatives in Kentucky.
--Mrs. YESKY, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. CANTOR of this city, for some weeks, returned to her home in New York City last Monday.
--Mr. Lige SPILLER, with M. CANTOR, resumed work again last week after a short but severe spell of sickness.
--On Sunday the 8th inst. Elder A.T. BENSON joined together in matrimony Mr. George W. WHITE and Miss Sarah N. ROBERTS, at the residence of the bride’s father, two miles south of Marion.
--Mr. and Mrs. HARROLD of Texas, are visiting in the city, the guests of Mrs. HARROLD’s sister, Mrs. Wm. E. WILEY. Mr. HARROLD is a member of the firm of Harrold Brothers, among the most extensive cattle dealers in that State, having a herd of 26, 000 on one ranch.
--We are sorry to learn that Mr. John F. DAVIDSON, living three miles south east of the city, has been confined to his bed several weeks from the breaking out afresh of a would in his leg, received at the battle of Antietam, during the memorable campaign in Virginia. We hope he may soon recover and permanently.
CENTRAL SCHOOL HOUSE.
November School Report, H.F. CAIN
Name of Students.
Luella THOMPSON, Elnora CARMICHAEL, Cordelia BURNETT, Alice THOMPSON, Eliza BURNETT, Nancy HILL, Eliza F. BURNETT, Oscar BURNETT, James BURNETT, Susan E. CRAWFORD, Evaline CRAWFORD, Emily L. JOHNSON, Mary E. CLARIDA, Martha Ann Johnson, Henry CRAWFORD, John CLARIDA, Wilford DAVIS, William CLARIDA, Jacob JENKINS, Lewis ALLEN, THomas G. CAIN, Admiral TURNER, John HILL, Charles W. TURNER, Charles JENKINS, Robert JENKINS, Herman BURNETT, Logan MOSLEY, Charley BURNETT, Molly A. JENKINS, John A. CROSSON, Lewis CLARIDA, John BURNETT, William T. JENKINS, Sarah Ann. BURNETT.
LOCAL MATTERS.
--CRAWFORD, the man who has been in jail for selling whisky, was released on Tuesday, and Wednesday was taken to Benton to answer to several charges of the same nature in Franklin county.
--The right of property case of ETZEL & Co., vs. M.T. VICK and Amanda STEPHENS, was tried in Justice GODDARD’s Court, before a jury, Tuesday occupying all day and all night until Wednesday morning at 6 o’clock, the jury returning the verdict for the defendants Judge YOUNG, W.W. CLEMENS and J.B. CALVERT appeared for the defendants; J.W. HARTWELL and J.M. WASHBURN for the claimants.
Whearas, It having pleased the alwise ruler of the universe in the dispensation of his providence to remove from us by death our worthy and much esteemed brother Alexander C. NELSON, who departed this life on the 19th day of November last; therefore be it
Resolved, That the members of the Marion Christian Temperance Union feel deeply the loss they have suffered in his death; they feel that they have suffered from a misfortune that will be felt in every relation almost which man can be of service to his fellow man. He was an honor to the Temperance cause and studiously alive to the principles taught therein. As a member of society he was unasuming and respectful toward the opinions of others. Regular and temperate in his ever day life and moral character above reproach.
Resolved, in his death Christianity and temperance have lost one of their brightest and best supporters; a man ________ profession only, but ________ emanantly a practical Christian and was conscientious in the discharge of his every day duties.
Resolved, That tthis Temperance union tender their sincere sympathy to the family of the deceased brother and remind them that they should honor his memory by striving the emulate his characteristic virtues.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, and also a copy be furnished each of the county papers with the request they publish. J.M. BURKHART, C.M. EDWARDS, S.S. VICK. Committee.
Dec. 26, 1878
Volume 5
Number 27
LOCAL NEWS.
--L.B. COCHRAN has sold his store to S.W. DUNAWAY, who continue the business at the same stand.
--Brice HOLLAND, Justice of the Peace, will occupy the office vacated by Judge YOUNG.
--Dick SMITH, living three miles north west of town, met with a painful accident last Saturday night week. ON the road home the horse he was riding fell down, throwing him off, knocking several of his teeth loose, and otherwise bruising his face and head.
--Deacon Solomon WHITE, of the south eastern part of this county, was arrested Monday morning last on a charge of bastardy, and taken before Squire HOLLAND. He waived examination and entered into bond for his appearance before the County Court.
--This from the Farmer and Fruit Grower, of Anna, tells the whereabouts of a former citizen of Marion: “Mr. R. F. BROWN, of the Mt. Carmel Republican, was in the city several days last week. He has a son (Oscar) at the Asylum, and was here to visit him. His son studied too hard and his mind gave way. We are glad to know he is improving.”
--Marion Chapter No. 100 R.A.M. elected the following officers at regular meeting, Dec. 18: A.N. LODGE, M.E.H.P.; W.J. CAPLINGER, King; L.A. GODDARD, Scribe; W.S. WASHBURN, Treas.; Jos. FOZZARD, Recorder; J.M. BURKHART, C. of H.
--Marion Chapter No. 127, order of the Eastern Star-election Dec. 13: L.A. GODDARD, W.P.; Mrs. M.A. NANCE, W.M; Mrs. E. HUNDLEY, W.A.; Miss Parale VICK, C.; Miss Ella HUNDLEY, A.C.; Mrs. C.M. EDWARDS, Treas.; A.J. BENSON, Sec.
--O.C. MARTIN, whose preliminary trial was set for last Monday before Esqr. REYBOLDS came off resulting in the acquital of the defendant. We are informed that the only testimony tending to criminate the defendant with the famous cattle steal that took place in the fall of 1877-78 in Williamson and Franklin counties, was the testimony of Mount PARKER, an accomplice who stands indicated in both Williamson and Franklin counties. He was contradicted and impeached and not being corroborated by any other witness’ testimony the case resulted as above stated. J.W. HARTWELL, states attorney appeared for the people. and L.D. HARTWELL for the defendant.
PERSONAL GOSSIP.
--Ex Sheriff CAPLINGER will remove to his farm in Crab Orchard precinct soon.
--Mrs. Dr. BUNDY and daughters visited relatives in Carbondale last week.
--Willie BUIN, of Vienna, visited relatives in Marion last week.
--Mrs P.M. PARKER is in St. Louis under medical treatment for her eyesight.
--Marion NORMAN goes to St. Louis this week for neuralgia.
--Geo H. MITCHELL has been quite sick for a few days past.
--Miss Katie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. EDWARDS, has been sick for some time past.
--Cary WILEY, with the Carbondale Free Press, is spending the holidays at home in this city.
--Mr. and Mrs. Walter WARDER are spending the holiday season with relatives and friends in Vienna.
--Mrs. John H. REYNOLDS has been confined to her room the past two weeks with a severe attack of neuralgia.
--Dr. H.V. FERRELL has returned from St. Louis and resumed his large practice at Carterville.
--Mr. Duke ENSMINGER of Cairo is spending the holidays in Marion with the family of his brother, John A. ENSMINGER.
--W.H. EDWARDS has taken a situation as engineer in Dwyre & Erwin’s mill at Crab Orchard, and will removed his family thereto next week.
--Miss Zourie GALLAGHER arrived home Tuesday from a summers sojourn in Wisconsin, much improved in health and looks. She received a warm welcome from all, as she is a universal favorite with young and old. She was accompanied home by her cousin, Miss OPDYK, of New Castle, Wis.
--The Carbondale Observer has this flattering notice of one our young men: “Mr. John W. BURTON came over from Marion last Saturday and spent Sunday with parents and friends. He made us a very pleasant call and from him we learn that he will abandon the merchantile business next March and again resume his studies in Judge DUFF’s office, and when prepared will enter upon the practice of law. We shall be delighted to watch this young man’s progress upward and onward, for we are confident it will always be marked with a fine sense of honor and true manhood.
RELIGIOUS NEWS.
--Rev. C.E. CLINE, presiding elder of this district, talks of moving his family to Carbondale, if he can find a suitable residence there.
--The M.E. church now has a very fine choir, consisting of Mrs. Annie HOLLAND, Misses Katie SCHUEY and Josie RANSON, Mr. Vancleave HENDRICKSON and Mr. A. M. PACE, chorister.
HALL SCHOOL HOUSE.
--A small child of Rich PARSONS has been dangerously ill for several days, but is at present better.
--John TANNER rejoices and is exceedingly glad because of the advent of a new girl at his house.
--Henry VAUGH has again returned to our midst after an absence of about one week, supposed to be at Marion as he says he was boarding with Mr. SMITH.
--Martha and Marion HALL are at the present lingering with the mumps.
--Mrs. W. T. DAVIS who for months has been lingering with consumption, died on the 19th inst. Her loss will be deeply felt by the community. She obtained hope in Christ and rejoiced at her departure.
--Tom RADFORD has been confined to his room with fever for several days, but is recovering.
--We understand that the school in the Arnold district under the supervision of Marion WRIGHT is progressing finely with a fair attendance. Marion is a young and promising teacher.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Hiram HARRIS to Sena P. HARTKOPP.
Patrick GOODWIN to Nancy GRIDLEY.
James R. OVERTON to Lottie GRAY.
Dempsy GRAY to Josie SMITH.
REGISTER OF BIRTHS.
C.C. and W.J. Sanders, a boy.
W. E. and Jane WALKINS, a girl.
J. N. and Susan E. HIX, a boy.
W.E. and C. E. CLAYTON, a boy.
J.W. and Henrietta ALEXANDER, a boy.
Jas. and Jane CLEMENT, a boy.
David and Lucinda LAWLER, a boy.
George and Grace A. BARTER, a boy.
Alferd and Jane GRANT, a boy.
N. and Martha ALLISON, a girl.
J.S. and W.M. CHAMNESS, a girl.
Wm. T. and Nancy W. PARKER, a girl.
DEATHS.
Dec. 6 Mary A. GOWER, pneumonia.
Nov. 24 Nelly CORLEY, typh-neumo
Nov. 24 Martha M. BRADLEY, paralysis.