FROM CORINTH.--Rob’t D. GRAY had three young ladies in tow Sunday. Rather overloaded, don’t you think.
LOCAL MATTERS.--Inquisitive Girl-No; Roy GODDARD didn’t use a lawn mower to cut his hair with. It’s only sand-papered. --Mrs. Rhoda CRAIN, widow of Marshal CRAIN, was married to a Mr. HAMILTON last week.--The front part of last week Rudolf PELUSTEAL, a German living on the Small farm about 7 miles northwest of this city, fell from a cherry tree and received serious if not fatal injuries. --Last Thursday a little stranger arrived at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dow PHILLIPS, this city, and was heartily welcomed by the family. Mother and child are doing well.--Dr. BALLENGER gives an interesting account of a visit to a cavern six miles north of Vienna, Johnson county, in which human bones, articles of wear, etc., have been discovered. By some of the relics were supposed to have been there since the days of the aborigines, but another theory is that a foul murder has been done and the bodies hidden there not later than five, not more that 12 years ago. The bones denote three different sized bodies, and have been partly destroyed by fire. --W. BARKER was drowned in Bankston Creek near the Williamson and Saline county line last Friday. Our informants states that on arriving at the creek he (BARKER) tied his wagon bed to the wagon with bark and drove into the stream, supposing that the fastenings would hold and convey him safe to the opposite shore; but when the current struck the wagon the bed drifted off down the stream, the driver with it until he was drowned. His remains were raised from their watery grave a few hours after the sad occurrence.
ABOUT PEOPLE.--Mr. Ed. BROWN, Carbondale, formerly a Mariopite, gave us a call Saturday last. --C.C. STOTLAR has been employed to act as principal of the Marion public schools, and we are satisfied from our acquaintance with Chris that the choice is an excellent one, and will give satisfaction to all patrons of the school. The corps of teachers is as follows: Prof. STOTLAR, Principal, $75 per month; Miss Helen YOST, 1st Intermediate, $33 per month; Miss Delia SPILLER, 2nd Intermediate, $25 per month; Miss Georgia WROTON, Primary, $30 per month.--One of the most enjoyable social events of the season was the select party last Saturday evening at the residence of W.W. CLEMENS, Esq., Miss Addie FELLOWS acting hostess assisted by Miss Fannie FELLOWS and Mrs. CLEMENS. The parlors were comfortably filled with the elite of the city, the company being just large enough to make it pleasant. A magnificent supper was partaken of, and with music, mirth and conversation the hours passes all too quickly until near the “twal” when thanks were returned to the beautiful hostesses for a pleasantly evening and the guests departed wishing for many more such occasions. --Tuesday evening last the town was thrown into a state of feverish excitement by a series of female yells of “murder,” “fire,” “help” and the like proceeding from the jail, the cause of which was the escape of two prisoners named HARRIS and WARD, confined in the jail for petty larceny. ROBINSON, the jailer, about dusk, unlocked their cell door to clear up their supper dishes, when the prisoners made a rush by him striking him as they passed, and the corridor being unguarded, they passed into the street and took to the woods southeast of the city. An effort was made to capture them, but owing to the darkness they made good their escape, and by now are “grazing on the other side of the creek,” in Kentucky, and if they will only stay away the county is well rid of them. It was reported yesterday that they took breakfast at HARRIS’ house near Corinth yesterday morning.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
John CRAWFORD to Susan B. CLARK.
Isaac HAMILTON to Mrs. Rhoda CRAIN.
S.T. HATFIELD to Mrs. E.G. BERRY.
DROWNING OF W. BARKER.Ed. Monitor-On last Wednesday evening Mr. Wash. BARKER, living on the road between this place and Harrisburg, went over to Mr. CAPLES’, his brother-in-law, after a plow, and a heavy rain coming on he stayed all night, starting home early the next morning. When he arrived at Bankston creek, he found it full of water, and stopping long enough to tie his wagon, he boldly drove his team into the water. A little boy near by warned him of the dangerous depth of the water, but he said he must go home. He soon entered the deep waters and his wagon coming uncoupled, he was thrown into the water and sank to rise no more. The horses carried the fore wheels of the wagon to shore. BARKER’s body was found in the water that afternoon, and was carried home by his heart-stricken companion. Mr. BARKER was a good, honest, industrious, kind-hearted gentleman, and his country has lost a good citizen, his wife a worthy husband, and his children an affectionate father. Peace to his ashes. E.E. DAVIS.
LOCAL MATTERS.--Mrs. Francis FULLER, of Robinson county, Tennessee, is visiting her brother-in-law, L.C. FULLER, this city.--The county jail was free of prisoners last Tuesday, and remained so for one mean-dinner-but Benton HICKS was registered for supper.--Jackson County Era: Mrs. G.L. OWEN, of Bainbridge, Illinois, spent the Sabbath with her daughter, Mrs. R. W. HAMILTON.--On last Sunday week lightning struck the barn of Daniel BURNES in Northern precinct and killed a horse belonging to Mr. MANKER, near Corinth. --Geo. GOODALL and Jim PULLEY had a little “set-to” with fists Saturday evening in Goodall & Campbell’s store. PULLEY went before Squire HARTWELL Monday, plead guilty and was assessed $5. A nolle was entered in GOODALL’s case Tuesday morning. --The last seen of CROSS and WARD, the two prisoners who escaped last week, was at the entrance of the Sander’s lane debating whether to attempt to go through it or return and give themselves up. As they haven’t returned it might be well to go out and drag some of the mud holes.
COUNTY COURT-Jury Term.
Selling liquor-Isham RAINEY enters a plea of guilty to four
counts; fined $20 on each count, a total of $80.
Same offence, Newt. NANCE plead guilty to 10 counts, and got $20
on each, total $200.
Likewise did Wm. L. ELLIS plead guilty to two counts, for each of
which he was assessed $20, total $40.
And H.H. HICKS, alias “Bud” HICKS, pleading guilty to
two counts, his fines at $20 each made $40 even.
Tim DUNGY having languished long in the county bastile, his
application for a discharge from further imprisonment was
favorably considered and he was set free.
Joseph WATSON carrying concealed weapons, nollied. Chas HOWARD,
same not guilty.
L.R. HAMPTON, resisting an officer, nollied.
Joseph WATSON, carrying concealed weapons, two counts, pleads
guilty and fined $20 each-$40.
Jas. BOWERS, assault with deadly weapon, not guilty.
J. BOWERS, carrying concealed weapons, tried by jury; guilty;
fined $20.
Dick HILLIARD, carrying concealed weapons, plead guilty, fined
$20.
Frank ROY, selling whiskey, nollied.
Robt. PARKS, neglect as supervisor, plea of guilty, and fine of
$5.
William BELCHER, carrying concealed weapons, plea guilty and
fined $20.
John HUFFMAN, carrying concealed weapons-quashed.
J.W. COUNSEL, selling liquor to minor, quashed by People.
Jas. DUNNIHOO, selling liquor, quashed.
David HORN, carrying concealed weapons, plea of guilty, and fined
$20.
Wm. BARHAM, carrying concealed weapons, plea of guilty and fined
$20.
G.W. PARKS, carrying concealed weapons, nollied.
John DAVIE, carrying concealed weapons, plea of guilty, and fined
$20.
Vincent CAGLE, carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty, and
fined $20.
John ODOM, carrying concealed weapons, plea of guilty and fine of
$20.
Alex HAWERTON, concealed weapons, quashed.
John NORRIS, carrying concealed weapons, quashed.
Monroe T. VICK, carrying concealed weapons, quashed.
G.W. PARKS, carrying concealed weapons, nollied.
David HEADSPETH, carrying concealed weapons, nollied.
J. BAISINGER, carrying concealed weapons, plea of guilty and fine
of $20.
Jas. CRAIN, obtaining goods under false pretense, tried by the
Court. Not guilty.
Wm. B. MEREDITH, Ralls PERRY, Jos. W. BARHAM and Van SIMMONS;
gaming; MEREDITH plead guilty wan was fined $15; nollied as to
PERRY and BARHAM; SIMMONS continued.
Stephen J. KLUTTS, carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty and
fine of $20.
Geo. PARKS, carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty, and fine
of $20.
Jesse FOREHAND, carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty and
fine of $20.
Albert HOUCHINSON, alias Albert HOUCHESON, carrying concealed
weapon plea of guilty to two counts; fined $5 each count.
Clanda HOUCHEY, alias Clanda HUCHESON, carrying concealed
weapons; plea of guilty to two counts, fined $5 each.
W.T. SWINDLE, carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty to five
counts, fined $5 each-$25.
Frank SUMMERS, carrying concealed weapons; plea of guilty to four
counts, fined $5 each-$20.
Wm. TUCKER, carrying concealed weapons, plea of guilty and fine
of $10.
Archibald HARRIS, application for discharge from
prison-discharged.
Bill FORD, selling liquor; plea of guilty to four counts, $20
each-$80.
Samuel WESTBROOK, selling liquor; plea of guilty to two counts;
fined $20 each-$40.
Frank SUMMERS, assault with a deadly weapon; plea of guilty and
fined $40.
Sylvester NOSTINGS, selling whiskey; plea of guilty, fined $20
and costs.
A MURDERER CAPTURED AFTER THIRTEEN YEARS.--[From the Denver News.]--Sheriff Thomas J. PORTER, of White County, Ill., arrived here Monday evening, having in custody a man named John AIKEN, who is charged with the murder of one Tesh STUART, in While Co., Ills., in 1864. The crime, which was committed so long ago, was one of unusual barbarity; in which this prisoner had as associates two men named Thomas and Andrew GLIDE. The victim was a wealthy farmer, and the killing was prompted by the hope of securing a large amount of money which he was supposed to have in the house. AIKEN confessed his crime, and was to have been executed, but he succeeded in breaking jail before the day arrived for the hanging. Coming at once to Colorado, he has since resided in the Territory and State for some years living in Custer county, where he has a cabin, from 75 to 100 head of cattle, and a family of nine children. The officer and his prisoner left yesterday on the east bound train. Sheriff POTTER thinks there is but a slight chance to escape the gallows, as there are still living two of the murdered man’s children and a hired man who witnessed the shooting.”
This John AIKEN, spoken of above by the Denver News, was well and unfavorably known in Williamson county, and, it is supposed, wrote a few pages of our county’s history in blood. In Erwin’s History we read of AIKEN’s as follows:“After George AIKEN was frustrated in his efforts to sell out the 128th at Cairo, he went to Missouri and got Allen GLIDE and Charley GLIDE and came back here. These, and his son John, are the ones supposed to compose the “AIKEN gang” This gang flourished here in the spring of 1863, in the north part of the county, during which time several murders were committed, and no less than fifty of our citizens robbed. Dr. BANDY was taken out and whipped unmercifully, and George COX was attacked in his house and fired on several times.”One by one the outlaws are coming to time, and the law being honored by sacrificing the wretches upon the altar. There are yet others at large who in the fullness of time will receive a “just recompense of reward.”
LOCAL MATTERS.--Allen BAKER, one of the Williamson County Ku-klux, was one of the ringleaders of the plot to escape from the penitentiary at Joliet, discovered and frustrated last Friday night. William DAVIS, of Jackson County, was also one of the leaders. --At the October term of the Williamson county court, one James MASON was indicted for carrying concealed weapons. Jim was arrested and filled a bond for his appearance at court with Dr. T.B. SCOTT and Frank PEEBLES sureties. Court came, James was called but answered not, and a forfeiture was taken and judgment rendered against his bondsmen. Last Monday he was re-arrested at John HAWKINS’ in Saline county, brought to his city and surrendered to the authorities, and filled a new bond, Chas. FURLONG surety. --On an information filed last Monday, G.W. WINGFIELD was arrested and placed under bond of $600 for selling intoxicating liquors to minors and inebriates. George has been dispensing beer at the 15th for some time past.--Last Thursday night Judge GALLAGHER and Wm. “p” WASHBURN waxed hot over the political situation, and snorted and cavorted, and threats of “cold steel,” “bl-ud” and unadulterated profanity floated around promiscuously on the quiet evening air. They were cited to appear before Squire HARTWELL Friday for disturbing the peace, and GALLAGHER fined $5, and WASHBURN $3 and trimmings.
ABOUT PEOPLE.--Elder BOLES is recovering slowly.--Miss Addie FELLOWS has been suffering from a severe attack of congestive fever, for a few days past, but is now convalescent. --Ed. ROBERTS, Corinth, returned home last week from Kansas, where he has been sojourning for a couple of months. --Miss Chloe MITCHELL, who has been absent for some months past teaching school at Walnut, Bureau County, this State, returned home the latter part of last week.--Miss Mollie PERRINE has secured the Motsinger school, south of Crab Orchard, for the coming winter term Miss Mollie has an excellent reputation as a teacher, and will, no doubt, give entire satisfaction to the patrons of the school.--Will WESTBROOK left for Denver and the West last Friday in search of health. Will is one of our most clever and talented young men and we hope to have him amongst us soon again fully restored to health and usefulness.
COUNTY COURT-JURY TERM.
--Benton HICKS, Selling Liquor, pleads guilty to six counts;
fined $20 and 10 days in the county jail on each count.
--John ODOM, carrying concealed weapons; pleads guilty and fined
$20.
--Marion BARNETT, carrying concealed weapon; tried by jury;
guilty; fined $20.
--George DILLINGHAM, illegal voting; tried by jury; verdict of
not guilty.
--Pierce FURLONG, fornication; trial by jury; verdict of guilty.
Motion for a new trial overruled; fined $20 and cost of
prosecution.
--Bill TODD, selling liquor; plea of guilty to four counts, and
$20 on each-$80.
--Hebron CLAFFLIN vs. W.M. GARRETT, assumpsit; verdict: “We,
the jury, find for the defendant.”
--Sylvester MOTSINGER, selling liquor; plea of guilty and fined
$20.
--Henry PRICE, selling liquor; plea of guilty and fined $20.
--Benton HICKS, selling liquor, plea of guilty to two counts;
fined $20 and 10 days in county jail on each count.
--Benton HICKS, selling liquor, plea of guilty to six counts; a
fine of $20 and 10 days in jail on each count.
FUNERAL NOTICE.--Freeman Augustus CUNNINGHAM, born Au. 17th, 1875, died November 27th, 1876. Funeral will be preached at Union Grove, the 1st Sunday in August next by Revs. LAUGHLIN and DAVIS. Not as those that have no hope did we give up our dear child. I believe when I close my eyes on this world I shall see Freeman and know him. J.T. CUNNINGHAM Crab Orchard, Ill., July 13, 1877.
CRAB ORCHARD CHIPS.--Pierce FURLONG has located in Harrisburg with the intention of milling.--Wyatt STARRETT has rented the Campbell farm and is now a resident of Crab Orchard. Wyatt is a good man and we are glad to have him with us.--Another Republican=Marion FURLONG’s wife presented him with a fine boy on the 14th.--Mrs. Dr. MCDONALD has been suffering with the chills the past few days.
LOCAL MATTERS.--The funeral of Arch CLARIDA was preached at Union Grove last Sunday. Rev. Jas. KING officiating. Mr. CLARIDA was a member of the Masonic fraternity.--Married at the Parsonage, Sunday morning July 22, by Rev. T.J. DAVIS, Mr. Wm. LANNINGHAM to Miss Ellen BEARDON.--Mr. J. Mon. BURKHART, having been in ill health for some time, proposes to soon take a trip north among the lakes, and breathe the pure air of that region for some weeks. He will accompanied by Mrs. BURKHART and children.--Died in this city, Saturday, July 21st, 1877, at 8 o’clock P.M. Nannie, daughter of Hardin and Harriet GOODALL, in the 9th year of her age. The funeral services were held at the City Cemetery Sunday afternoon and were attended by a majority of the people of this community. Little Nannie was a bright child, and was generally beloved by all her playmates and those who were acquainted with the family. Her illness was but short, and her sudden death was a terrible blow to her parents, whose idol she was, and He only can comfort them who said: “Suffer little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”Beautiful, lovely she was given; A fair bud on earth, to bloom in heaven.
ABOUT PEOPLE.--Dr. BUNDY has been indisposed for some days past. --Grandma PULLEY is slowly recovering from her severe spell of sickness.--Little Karl, son of J.M. BURKHART, has been dangerously ill for some days past, but is recovering at present.--Rev. Mrs. E.C. CLINE lately presented her husband with a bouncing girl, and the mother and child are doing finely.--Anna, daughter of Rev. CLINE, formerly of the Marion circuit, fell from a horse, some days since, and dislocated her shoulder. --Mrs. J.B. BAINBRIDGE returned home from DeSoto, Mo., Wednesday of last week, where she has been for several weeks visiting relatives. --L.A. GODDARD and sister, Mrs. BAINBRIDGE, visited friends in Shawneetown the latter part of last and the fore part of this week.--Last Sunday the probationers who joined the M.E. church last winter, were taken into full fellowship. Following is the list: Wm. C. MCANALLY, Leona WHITE, Emma PRICE, Mary M. TUCKER, Susie HENDRICKSON, Minnie FULLER, J.R. LITTLE, Wm. TUCKER, W.H. HOWELL, J.F. CONNELL, Elizabeth CONNELL, Eliza J. DORRIS, Kate SCHUEY, R.M. ALLEN, Romults D. HOLLAND, J.W. HARTWELL, Martha HARTWELL, J.H. EDWARDS, Willis WESTBROOK, Lenora E. SELL, Mary A. PERRINE, Margaret GIBBS, Susan E. PRICE-’23.--Perry’s Church=Austin LAMASTER, Matilda JETER, Emily COX, Margaret COPHER, Tennessee WHITESIDES, Eliza LAMASTER, Emma JACK, Nancy Jack-8.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.--John REPS to Sarah A. CARTER.--Wm. LANNINGHAM to Ellen BEARDON.