Crystal and
Festus; by Damphool
The
foundation for a “calcine” furnace is completed at
Please tell
Mr. EITZEN, the road overseer, that the highway between Crystal and Festus,
east of the bridge, needs his attention bad, very bad.
The new
railroad is now completed, connection having been made with Illinois Station. A
double track connects
A new superintendent
now gives the finishing touches to the road between Crystal and Illinois
Station. I understand his name is GOEBLER and a crack workman too.
A hundred
new coal cars were added to the already numerous rolling stock of the
“Uncle
Theodore” is apparently well pleased with his new saloon at
It is
reliably stated that the depot for the accommodation of Festus will soon be
built by the St. Joe Company. The location selected is on the land acquired of
Robert MOORE, north of the
The river’s
channel is playing havoc with our landings along its banks. It is preparing to
leave us altogether. Perhaps the father of waters knows that the people around
here have little use for his surplus.
Pension day
came around Saturday, and our boys were made glad. What a vast difference
between payday now and payday six years ago! Of course, there were some disturbances,
but chiefly from outsiders. The ice-house was occupied by several boozy men for
one night and Four Courts bleeded
many purses on Monday.
Byrnesville
Mr.
Lawrence DEIGHNS wife died after a brief illness, on the evening of the 11th
inst. She was buried in the STOVESAND burying grounds and the funeral was
largely attended.
A telegram
was sent Mr. Christopher BYRNE, who is attending college at
I think the
Coroner ought to appoint a deputy in this township, as the law has been changed
so that justice have no power to hold inquests, except by the permission of the
Coroner. On account of this act, passed
some four or six years ago, Squire GEATLEY refused to have anything to do with
the PERRY case, until permitted to do so by Dr. BRUCE; hence they had to send a
person to Eureka, a distance of about eight miles, to telegraph Dr. BRUCE for
permission to hold the inquest, and it was about 2 o’clock in the evening
before an answer came, and the inquest was held very late, of course.
Thomas
BYRNE, who has been very low since Christmas, but was thought to be slowly
recovering when I last wrote you, died on the evening of the 3rd inst.,
at
Mark PERRY
met with the saddest and most unexpected death that occurred in this township
for many a year. He went out on Monday afternoon, just after eating dinner to
cut some rail timber. He chopped a tree, which must have started to fall in the
opposite direction he had intended it; at any rate, it seems he ran in the
direction the tree fell, and failed to get out of the way. One of the limbs
struck and killed him instantly, breaking his back in two places and his right
leg just above the knee. It must have happened shortly after he went out from
dinner, as he was perfectly cold when found by Oliver CROMWELL and others about
5:30 p.m. Mark was a good, industrious man, and I am satisfied that he did not
have an enemy in the world. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his
loss, which will be sadly felt. He was buried in the Byrnesville cemetery.
Administrators
Notice on the estate of Edward MCHUGH, deceased, R.W. MCMULLIN administrator
Trustees
Trustees
Prof. James
KIDD of High Ridge was in town Saturday.
Licensed to
marry – Newman POUNDS and Arnette M. WILLIAMS;
Anderson SWEENEY and Dicy NOLAN.
Go to the
auction sale at D.F. RICHARDS, DeSoto, next Saturday for bargains in dry goods,
groceries, or any other kind of goods you need.
Married in
the Recorder’s office in
Prof. Jos. FLYNN, who lately located in Festus for the practice of law,
has gone to Bonne Terre and bought the “Merit” outfit, and is now publishing
the Bonne Terre Democrat, a rattling good Democratic paper.
James W.
THOMPSON, of near Morse’s Mill, died last Tuesday morning, after an illness of
more than a month. He leaves a wife and children. He was a member of the AOUW
and his family will receive $2000.
A regular communication
of Shekinah Lodge, No. 256 AF & AM will be held
at the hall in Festus, on Saturday evening, March 1st. Visiting
brothers fraternally invited. Work in 1st degree. By
order of the W.M. D.B. FROST sec.
Mrs. John
B. CRAFT, of Pevely, collected and paid over to Mr. Thompson BROWN $21.40 to
assist in seating Glade Chapel church. Mrs. CRAFT used to live in the
neighborhood of the church, and hence her kindly interest in it,
and her efforts are highly appreciated by the members of the church.
Wanted – A married
man to milk and work on farm. Would prefer one with two or
three children old enough and willing to milk cows. T.A. CHARLES
In
extracting teeth, Dr. ZORN is sympathetic and sure. In filling teeth, Dr. ZORN
is easy and complete. In making teeth, Dr. ZORN is pretty and a good fit. In
all work of dentistry, the DeSoto Dental Rooms are without an equal in
Strayed – A
yearling roan bull; also a yearling speckled heifer, mostly white; both
unmarked. Any person who will inform me of their whereabouts will be
compensated for the trouble. Address, S.R. HAWKINS, Hematite
There was a
great deal of talk around Grubville, last week, about an occurrence near there,
over in
The sale of
personal property of John M. WILSON, deceased, took place at his late
residence, near Grubville, last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Richard HAMKER
was the auctioneer and R.W. MCMULLIN clerked. There was a large crowd present
and the property brought good prices. The sale bill will aggregate about $5000.
Some boys
at the Oak Hill school house have been behaving badly during church services
held there, and are liable to get into serious trouble if they do not correct
their conduct. The law of this State is strict against disturbing religious
congregations, and it will be enforced if necessary. It is presumed that in
this case, a gentle warning is all that is needed.
Robert
RICHARDSON and Miss Susan C. BOYD were united in the holy bonds of matrimony,
by Rev. J.M. HENSLEY, at residence of Robinson BOYD, in
Hematite
Feb. 24 – After a hard struggle and a long pull our Church at Festus is
finished. It is a beautiful little church. I do not think I ever saw a nicer
one for the same money. Its seating capacity is about 300. The town of
DeSoto
Peach
blossoms were in full bloom on Tuesday.
Albert
HAMEL, who is attending
About $140
were cleared at the festival, given by the ladies, for improving the Catholic
cemetery.
Henry LEPP
has sold his wood and coal yard business to Adolph BLANK, and is now a partner
of Judge HOPSON in the mill.
Dr. Martin
CLOONAN, who has been practicing medicine at Warrenton for the past two years,
was here on business last week. He is a
Capt. Jos.
WALTHER has purchased the CRAWFORD property, adjoining the
It is now
reasonably certain that there will be a new flouring mill built in our city at
an early day. The necessary funds are forthcoming, but there is difficulty in
selecting suitable location.
Notice of Disincorporation
Notice is
hereby given to all whom it may concern, that a petition will be presented to
the County Court of Jefferson County, Missouri, at a term of said Court to be
held in
John D.
HEARST Is having an attack of lagrippe.
Mr.
MCKINLEY and wife removed to
Col.
MCDOWELL, of the Gould system, is visiting this town.
John
ALDERSON has had a severe spell of the Russian grip.
Mrs.
DUNSFORD moved on her farm, where she will spend the summer.
Asa
ROWDEN, of the
Miss Addie DEARING, of
Bartlow WELCH,
the boy who had his eye injured by a piece of a gun cap, is recovering his
sight.
Walter
GIBSON, a student in the
Anton
SINGER, living one mile north of this place, had the misfortune to have his
house and contents burnt on the night of the 23rd. No insurance.
Three
quarters of a mile of rock road have been built, leading from west to this
place, with the exception of a small space, which needs finishing badly this
muddy weather.
Col. Wm.
EDGAR, of Ironton, is spoken of to succeed Judge THOMAS in case the latter gets
the nomination for the Supreme judgeship. He is well qualified for the position
and would be the right man in the right place.
Stringtown
Sickness is
abating in this locality.
Fishing
time will soon be here; turtles are on hand now.
John BRIMMER has about
recovered from a severe spell of lagrippe.
Daniel
BONACKER is still confined to his room by having his leg broken last Fall.
Frank STOW,
of Bear Creek, is erecting a fine barn, which will greatly add to the looks of
his farm.
Mr. John
DUNNIGAN, of
Mr. William
HAVERSTICK has moved up on his farm in this vicinity. We are proud to see such
men come into our midst.
Squire
DUNNIGAN is at home and recovering from his late illness. It is to be hoped
that he will be all right again in a short time.
Mr. N.
CHARTRAND sold two hogs this week that were fourteen months old and weighed
nine hundred and twenty five pounds gross. How is that for two pigs?
The
Wheelers about House’s Springs are taking steps to
start a store at that place. They intend, I think, to first try and buy out the
merchants of the town, which is an honorable way to do business.
Since my
last writing this part of the county has lost two good citizens, Thos. Byrne
and Mark Perry. The sympathy of the neighbors is with the bereaved parents and
relatives of those two who are gone. Death leaves a sting that time fails to
erase.
Obituary - Martha
J., wife of F.D. HEATON, died at her home in
In Memoriam
– Died
Married – FISHER
– NORTH
Miss
Hattie, daughter of J.W. NORTH of Kimmswick, was married to Mr. John FISHER, of
Deaths
filed with the county clerk the past week
Sept
12 Edna HORINE 12 years
Feb 8 William T. MOCKBEE 39 years
Feb 2? Tolbert C. CARVER 68 years
Births
Sep.
10 Mrs. Lives boy
Dec. 9 Mrs. Sweet
girl
Dec. 17 Mrs. Miner boy
Jan.
27 Mrs. John Cross girl
Jan. 18 Mrs. McKee girl
Feb.
19 Mrs. Parker girl
Feb. 4 Mrs. Smetzer girl
Feb. 12 Mrs. Hague boy
Feb. 4 Mrs. Hugh Kendrix girl
Feb. 5 Mrs. Frank Whitworh girl
Feb. 2 Mrs. Fred W.
WODDE girl
List of
Conveyances
D.F. BECKER
to Adam VOTAN
G.W.
WASHBURN and others to W.C. DAVIS
J.M. BURKE
to Cosby MCFARLAND
W.J.
HAVERSTICK to W.C.
S.B. STONG
to Martha SMITH
G.J.
KENDRICK to
Henry LEPP
to Adolf BLANK
Thomss BYRNS
to Anton BROSCH
Thomas
HLUZEK? to John VISKOCIL?
Fred MOORE
to Bertha HEIER
John NENSEL
to Joseph MAYER
J.W.
FLETCHER to U.P. BUSBY
W.J. MAUTHE
to George RUTH