Marion Monitor
Sept. 12, 1878
Volume 5
Number 12
LOCAL NOTES.
--Mr. Samuel HOIL, bear Pulley’s Mill, died last Thursday.
--The people of “Partridge” district in Northern are finishing up a fine new school house.
--Before Justice HOLLAND last Saturday J.H. REYNOLDS sued M.A. GROVES for bill for work done. Judgment for defendant.
--In the DELOACH-GRIMES bastardy note case, tried before Justice HOLLAND last week, judgment was given plaintiff for $76. LOGAN for plaintiff, HARTWELL for defendant.
--Geo. DUNAWAY and Van SIMMONS, for disturbing the peace of the city last Saturday night, were brought before Squire HOLLAND Monday morning and fined $3 each and costs-$10.75 apiece.
--The pauper practice for 1879 has been assigned to Dr. R.M. HUNDLEY. The following bids were presented to the County commissioners last week. Dr. S. H. BUNDY, $300.00; Dr. A.N. LODGE, $250.00; Dr. R. M. HUNDLEY, $172.
--Last Sunday evening at 4 o’clock, at the residence of Jos. W. HARTWELL, Rev. John S. GULLEDGE united in the holy bonds of matrimony Dr. C. A. SHEELEY of Crab Orchard , and Miss Harriet HARTWELL, of this city. The fair young bride, who by the way is one of the best girls in all this country ‘round, looked very beautiful, and the happy groom was the handsomest man in the room. The company present embraced a large portion of the citizens of Marion, and vicinity, and a number from Crab Orchard, and all tendered the heartiest congratulations to the young people Mr. HARTWELL and his estimable lady had prepared a bounteous feast for the assembled guests, and all did the fullest justice thereto. The Monitor tenders to these young people, both of whom it highly esteems, best wishes for a pleasant voyage adown life’s turbid stream, hoping that when the Great Pilot anchors them in the port Beyond, they will enter into the “fullness of joy everlasting.”
JEFFERSONVILLE JOTTINGS.
--W.J. DUNCAN and wife are both quite sick at present.
--Mr. Will CAGLE of Louisiana is visiting his uncle, Mr. J.J. CAGLE this week.
--Mr. Will RICHESON has opened a class in vocal music at our place with a good prospect for a full class. Mr. R. being one of our best singers and well posted in music, we predict improvement in all who attend.
DEATH ROLL.
Roy JONES, constitutional debility; August 1.
Alsada A. GORRER, Gastro-Intentis.
Flora C. GRIMES, Not Known.
Wm. N. MCGILL, Pernicis fever.
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Miles HARRIS to Dora ADAMS.
Thomas DUNCAN to Mary J. TROUT.
Joel S. HAMPTON to Martha J. CAGLE.
F.M. MOSLEY to Mary A. CLARIDA.
Chas. A. SHEELEY to Hariet HARTWELL.
Wm. DELOACH to Maggie NEWTON.
BIRTHS.
To John and Mary E. GODDARD, a boy.
A boy to J.M. and Roseta SMITH.
Thos. and Amanda FRETCH, a girl.
Boy to James and Fannie JENKINS.
Marion and Malinda ANDERSON, a boy.
Wm. and Sarah NEWTON, a boy.
Levi and Emaline SWINFORD, a girl.
Ephraim and Patience HERRIN, a boy.
To Thos and Mary E. CLARIDA, a boy.
TO W.J. and H.E. JONES, a boy.
To Thos and Mary E. CLARIDA, a boy. (Listed twice)
John G. and Huldah WILLIAMS, a boy.
John W. and M. HUNTER, a boy.
W.J. and Araminta GRIMES, a girl.
J.T. and Emily M. BOYD, a boy.
William and Adeline FORD, a girl.
LOCAL MATTERS.
--The contract for keeping the county paupers for the year 1879, was let to Ehud LAMASTER. The terms are that the keeper receive $1.60 per week for each pauper and pay the county $65.00 per year for the use of the county farm. Wyat G. Steps down and out, you see.
--Mr. Robert PULLY of Marion arrived in town Tuesday afternoon from Kentucky where he had arrested Tom RUSSELL, one of the noted Williamson county vendetta. At Benton, Ky., RUSSELL was taken from him on a charge of some crime perpetrated in that State. RUSSELL is charge with killing four men in Williamson county*Carbondale Observer Wrong, altogether. PULLY captured a horse thief in Ky., named Tom RUSSELL, but it was not the Tom RUSSELL of vendetta fame.
--It was currently reported yesterday on our streets that Jeff RUSSELL shot and killed his father John Q. RUSSELL living on the edge of eight mile prairie in Williamson county Tuesday afternoon. The elder RUSSELL was considered one of the best men in the county and was possessed of considerable wealth.*Carbondale Observer. *We are glad to say that there is no truth in the report, further than a slight difficulty occurred between the gentlemen named but not resulting fatally.
--Willis WESTBROOK went to Carbondale Monday, where he will attend the winter term of the Normal.
--Mr. H.U. SHACKELFORD has been teaching the Crab Orchard school for the past two weeks, and is, we learn from several of the citizens there, giving universal satisfaction. Mr. S. has the reputation of being one of the best teachers in the county, and under his management the Crab Orchard school will rank among the best in the county.
LOCAL RELIGIOUS JOTTINGS.
--Rev. DAVIS preached his farewell sermon at the M.E. church last Sunday.
Sept. 19, 1878
Volume 5
Number 13
LOCAL NOTES.
--Fair Oct. 1 to 5.
--Soldiers reunion Sept. 27.
--A little child of Willis AIKMAN died last Thursday night, and was buried Friday afternoon.
--At a call session of the city Tuesday night, Green B. WOMMACK was appointed city Marshal.
--Boyd WILLEFORD, living near Askew’s mill, dislocated both his jaws in a fit of coughing, Tuesday last.
--Scott TIPPY last Monday resigned the office of city marshal, and called a meeting of the Council to take action in the matter. We are sorry to have TUPPY resign for he has made an excellent officer, and given satisfaction to all citizens who believe in having the laws enforced.
--James E. BOLES, of Williams prairie, north east part of this county suicided Wednesday morning of last week by hanging. The deceased was in his 17th year, an orphan and living with Terry WILLIAMS. The case of the rash act, our informant (a son of Mr. WILLIAMS) says is not known. He made the fatal leap for the beyond early in the morning but was soon found, cut down and lived until the afternoon.
--J.W. MORRIS of Western precinct says diptheria prevails in the north west part of the county. Some fatal cases reported.
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL NOTES.
--The Carbondale Free Press says Dr. Samuel H. BUNDY will soon locate in that town to practice medicine.
--Mr. John H. DUNCAN and Mr. HARRISON, of Herrin’s Prairie, started last week to Shurtleff College, to enter upon their second year there.
--John H. PERRY began the winter term of school at the KIMMELL school house last Monday. As John is known as a first class educator, we shall expect a good report from that district.
--Messrs. Geo. W. LEE and Richard YOUNGER, two of Locust Grove’s influential colored citizens, paid the Monitor a visit Saturday last. Mr. LEE is teaching school in Northern precinct.
BIRTHS.
F.W. and Elizabeth EVERHART, a girl.
J. and E. P. GUILL, a girl.
W.R. and L. BLOODWORTH, a girl.
F.R. and E.J. SHROVES, girl.
Samuel L. and Delia GRISSOM, girl
John W. and Nancy A. Thomas, boy.
Benj. R. and Nancy FELTS, boy.
R. H. and A.E. MILES, boy.
J.S. and M.A. NORMAN, boy and girl.
DEATHS REGISTERED.
James C. LEE, aged 24 years; Remitent fever and congestion.
MARRIAGE PERMITS.
Thos. M. TURNER to Elizabeth BIGGERS.
JEFFERSONVILLE JOTTINGS.
--Mr. Charley BIDWELL received the appointment of post master at Lake Creek post office today and was immediately sworn in.
--Miss Hattie TILLEY of Du Quoin is visiting the family of her uncle, T.C. WATKINS of this place.
--Mr. James GRANT, who was recently married, has gone to housekeeping and will occupy the dwelling of his brother Henry GRANT.
--Mrs. W. J. DUNCAN is quite sick with fever.
--James MOORE, Sr., died at his residence south of town, on Saturday last. Mr. MOORE was one of our oldest citizens and greatly respected by all the community. his loss will be deeply felt by a large circle of relatives and acquaintance. He died a consistent Christian and has for years been a member of the Hartwell Baptist church.
--Mrs. KNOLL is reported on the sick list this morning.
--Mrs. Bony APPLETON is quite sick with fever.
--A young man named James BOLES, aged about 16 years, committed suicide on the 11th by hanging himself in the barn of Mr. Terry WILLIAMS on Williams Prairie. All of Mr. WILLIAMS family were absent visiting friends in Carterville except two of his daughters when the suicide was committed. The young man after breakfast on that morning went to the barn and tied a plow line to the rafter of the barn and jumped off of the hay mow after placing the noose around his neck. Miss Debby WILLIAMS discovered his suspended by the neck, and raised the alarm which brought her sister out when they cut him down. He lived until 3 p.m. No reason is known for the rash deed.
CRAB ORCHARD.
--It pains us to chronicle the death of little Olive, daughter of Mr. T. BONES, who died Sept. 13th. The bereaved and sorrow stricken parents have the warm sympathy of many friends and relatives. But we will say grieve not parents for the little one “for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
--Funeral on the 5th Sunday in Sept. Rev. L.J. SIMPSON will preach the funeral of Maggie F. and Dennis PEEBLES. Also on the third Sunday in Oct. the funeral of James M. FURLONG will be preached by Rev. Father WELIS, under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, at Mt. Pleasant church south west of Crab Orchard. All invited.
--Died on the 15th inst. Mrs. Martha EDWARDS, who for many years has been a helpless invalid, funeral services at the EDWARDS grave yard by Rev. W.M. CORDER of the Baptist church.
BEAR CREEK ITEMS.
--The picnic held in the grove near A. Luke RALLS’ was a grand success, large attendance plenty to eat and that which was good. All went away well pleased and felt that it was good to be there. Speeches by Revs. LAMASTER, WILSON and MCBEIL, also Dr. COREY and W.W. YOUNG. It was conducted by A. Luke RAULS, assisted by A.J. MOAKE and W.M. TROUT. Some of our young ladies deserve great credit for their aid. Misses Sarah HUNTER, Mary REED and Emma HENDERSON, especially. The Supt. tenders his thanks to Mr. J.T. PERRY for his aid rendered on the occasion, also his entire school.
--A.J. SANDERS is going to move near Jeffersonville.
LOCAL MATTERS.
--Dr. DENISON has been seriously ill for the past few days.
Sept. 26, 1878
Volume 5
Number 14
MARRIAGE PERMITS.
James HUTCHENS to Mary HUTCHENS.
Monroe GOODMAN to Bell B. BURNETT.
BIRTHS SINCE THE 19th.
To Wm. and Sarah E. FORD; a girl.
To W.H. and Mary E. SMITH; a boy.
To L. and M.E. S.; a boy.
DEATHS REPROTD FOR THE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY THE 18th.
Lorine W. HARTWELL; Infantile remittent fever.
Franklin SANDERS.
SOCIETY and PERSONAL NOTES.
--A.G. SHEPPARD had a severe attack of bilious fever Saturday night and Sunday.
--Mr. Levi SIMMONS has opened a butcher shop in the basement of W.P. GOODALL’s building east side of square.
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JEFFERSONVILLE JOTTINGS.
--Mrs. HART, wife of Henry HART died on the 18th inst., of dropsy.
--At the election of officers for our Temperance Society, Mr. James KEELER was elected President, Jesse CASEY, Vice President, T.C. WATKINS Secretary and A.J. DUNCAN Treasure. The meetings are still interesting and we have a good attendance at all meetings. Our paper, The Union Banner is one of the leading features of the meetings.
--Miss Sarah DUNCAN is attending the S.I. Normal at Carbondale this winter.
--We are happy to state that Mrs. W.J. DUNCAN is rapidly improving and will soon be able to be out on the streets.
--Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. MILLER of Du Quoin, to Miss Dolly KOPP. Also on Sunday last Mr. Luke SIMMONS to Miss LAWRENCE.
CRAB ORCHARD.
--Our highly esteemed friend John W. PEEBLES is on the sick list, also his little daughter Annie, but thanks to our able physician Dr. MCDONALD, both are rapidly convalescing.
SLANDER REFUTED.
I learn from my neighbors and friends of this vicinity that Mr. Wm. HOYL has been circulating a story, not only in this neighborhood, but has took the trouble upon himself to tell many individuals in Marion, that I through mismanagement or willfulness let his son Samuel HOYL, die, or killed him with morphine. In order to enlighten my friends and the people generally of Marion, and other points away from home, I will simply give a short history of the cause of Mr. HOYL’s dissolution.
The deceased had an attack of typhoid malarial fever, which ran a tolerable mild course of about two weeks. The last visit I made to him, until he died, was on Saturday. At that time he was considered better, and so expressed himself. I told him I thought he was now emerging into convalescence, and that I would not come back anymore unless he sent for me; left him tonic medicine to last him two days, and went on about my business. Sunday, Monday past, I heard him each day, from those who had seen him, and the word was that he was improving. Tuesday evening, Mr. Wm. HOLY came to my office; I asked him how Sam was getting along; well, said he, “I reckon Sam is getting along very well,-only he don’t rest very well of a night; I think if he had something, now, to make him rest of a night he would mend much faster, and I want a few more morphine powders for that purpose.” I made out three or four, I do not remember just how many now, but not over five, and combined them a little gray powders to counteract the astringent effect of the morphine, and told him to vie one, and if he should not rest in an hour or two that he might repeat the dose, that I thought two would be enough to make him rest. He expressed himself that he understood the management of morphine, and went off. Next morning he came back after me, and said Sam had had a chill, and then had a light fever, that his tongue was dry and parched. I went over and found him lying wrapped up, and sweating; I asked him how he felt, he said he felt better then he had just been feeling. He said that he had had a sool(?) spell followed by fever, but now he had got to sweating and felt better. I asked him how he rested last night; his answer was, that he rested better than he had since he had been sick, but that he took three doses of morphine before he could sleep. He answered promptly and had not one symptom characterizing morphine poisoning . I noted some symptoms of congesting in his case, but did not so express to the family; left him quinine and iron, and ordered him to use freely of brandy of which he had plenty, and told him I hoped he would be better by evening. I would have staid with him a few hours, but the pressure of my business was so urgent. I went on to other cases. The evening at about 8 o’clock Mr. Wm. HOYL overtook me at Mr. Andrew RING’s, where I was waiting upon a sick child of a congestive chill. He told me he wanted me to hurry back with him for Sam was bound to die if he did not soon get relief. I soon reached his bed side, found that he had continued sweating and that he was cold to his knees and elbows, partly delerious and very restless. My worst fears were realized, he had congestion, from which his entire system was collapsed; and from which I saw that he was bound to die. I worked with him until nine o’clock that night; told his friends that I had done all I could, ordered them to continue the treatment that I had been employing, and left there to go see my mother who was very bad off with dysentery. I learned next morning that my patient died at 3 o’clock a.m.
Now I am willing to swear that this is a correct statement of the above mentioned case, and cordially submit my management and treatment of Mr. Wm. HOYL to the investigation of my brother practitioners. I only drop this card that those who are remote from my neighborhood may have a correct story of the case. The people in the bounds of my practice all know the history of the case. They tell me not to notice Mr. Wm. HOYL for everybody knows him too well to believe anything he says about the case. Jesse J. FLY, M.D. Pulley’s Mill, Ill.