The Jefferson Democrat
April 14, 1892

 

~Rock Creek~

 

There was a watch ruffling Sunday the 25th ult, in a bar shed down in the hollow, and 18 young men were present and whiskey and cider were the drinks.  Cider was expensive, 45 cents a gallon, but several of them got so drunk that they had to be hauled home.  Do you know how to get rid of cider? This is the way one man on the creek manages.  He keeps a gambling house, and every Monday afternoon, young men of the neighborhood make themselves at home there, and drink and play cards till they don’t know, and don’t care, what they do or say; and some of their parents want to know if there is no law to stop such doings.

 

We violate a rule which every newspaper reader ought to know, by publishing the above, as we do not know who it is from; and therefore, we will not, even in a good cause, publish anything which gives any one a bad character, without knowing the name of the author.

 

~Kimmswick, MO~

 

Please tell me why it is, that while our salon keepers, who pay a high license, are forced to close their business (paper crease)……day, selling hard cider, when intoxicates and causes unhappiness in many families.  Is there no punishment for those who violate the Sabbath as W.P.M. has been doing all winter, selling poisonous acid, from 5 to 35 cents worth at a time, as parties wish it?  If so, why do grand juries let such cases pass by? I think it a shame for American citizens to be guilty of such deplorable conduct.  Let me hear from you in your next issue; also in regard to selling to minors, I favor prohibition and enforcing the Sunday law.  Success to the J.D. A Lady Reader.

 

We are neither a lawyer nor an officer, but are satisfied that we have laws by which the nuisance our friend complains of, can be abated; but before this can be accomplished, those whose peace is disturbed must be bold enough to come out openly and let their identity be known, and the information of every offense, even if it does cause hard feelings between neighbors.  She has a good case for the grand jury, but either she or some one else must furnish the evidence – Editor

 

~Victoria, MO~

 

Some of the Democrats in the vicinity of Victoria are desiring to organize a Cleveland club, and have requested me to ask you to please give notice that a meeting will be held on Saturday evening, the 16th inst., for that purpose.  All Democrats are requested to be present.  Respectfully, Frank KELLY.

 

~Davenport, Iowa~

Having lived in Jefferson County for several years previous to this date, I have made a host of friends, and have with pleasure read and learned to esteem your valuable paper, of which I sincerely request you to publish the following lines of consolation, in the memory of the deceased son of my dear friends, Mr. and Mrs. Aug. J. EDINGER, formerly of Jefferson County.

(Poem) C. M. ROHM

 

~Andrae~

 

Fire did some damage to fencing Saturday.

 

A very heavy rain fell Sunday and Monday.  Calvey Creek was out of its banks in a few places.

 

The annual school meeting was one of much business.  A fifteen-cent levy for seat, desk and chair was lost, while a five-cent levy for a teacher’s desk and chair was carried.  A proposition to use the school house for Sunday School and preaching was also carried.  I hope good results will follow this in more good move.[sic].  Thus, we, in the nineteenth century and fourth since Columbus’s discovery, still hear the old time punchen next suggested while the fifteen-cent levy was under consideration.

 

Wheat and clover are growing fine.  Planting and sewing is being done, but very slowly.

 

I heard the whippoorwill the eve of April 7, 1892.

 

~Valle Minings~

 

Rain again, and plenty of it.

 

Today, the 3rd, the M.R.& B.T.R.R. runs a through and regular train from Riverside to Doe Run and will move along at the rate of 4 cents a mile and nine per cent, freight rates.  I think this county would be better off without this road than to pay such rates.

 

A grand exhibition and box supper was held at Moontown last night.  Several young people from this place attended.  I think some of our young ladies should proceed at once toward getting up an entertainment for the benefit of the coming Sunday School. 

 

Dr. PEYTON, of Bonne Terre, was here on business Saturday.

 

I noticed our friend, Franz KLEIN, passed through here on the south bound mail.  I presume he was on the lookout for local items.

 

I do not mean to contradict what the St. Louis Republic says, but will say that the new mines just struck up here are 10 ½ miles north of Bonne Terre instead of only 5.  That would be at the tunnel.  They are within half a mile of Valle Station, and on the M.R. & B.T. R. R.

 

Rumor has it that some of our young men are tired of living single and will try wedded life soon. Give me an invitation.

 

~Seckman Echoes~

 

Wheat in this section is looking well.

 

Heavy rains last week washed much fencing away, and also damaged farmers by washing out big ditches and piling up gravel in their fields.

 

Peter MARX is very sick with pneumonia.  Dr. SAPPINGTON is attending him.

 

Wm. SCHWALBERT was elected our road overseer by a majority of 8 over Mr. HAEFNER.  Two good men in the field, it was a close race for both.

 

Frank KNATSCHVILL [KRATOCHVILL?  Kotchville ?], commonly known as Butcher Frank, disappeared March 9, and some think he committed suicide.  Should anybody hear of him, please report to L. BERRESHEIM or Jno. NOLAN.

 

Judge SECKMAN is building a barn for G. HAEFNER.  From there he will go to Jos. ZIPP’s, to start a fine hall.

 

Someone talked of having NOLAN’s commission as deputy sheriff revoked.  The reason for this is that John is too smart for most of the boys; and also for certain old men; and I think he will hold his own, at what he undertakes.

 

~Sulphur Springs~

 

Glaize Creek has been on a big rise and is now a river at this point.

 

James SHELTON, of western Missouri has been visiting Thomas BURGESS and family this past week.

 

Newton K. BRADSHAW has left our town and moved onto M.W. GREEN’s farm.

 

Mrs. Louisa VENN and her daughter, Miss Anna, are having an addition built to their store and post office.  Fritz DOERING and Fritz GULAT are the carpenters at work there.

 

Our three stores claim to be selling dry goods and groceries cheaper than ever before.

 

Charles PARDOM [Pardon?] has opened a notion and jewelry store at his home.  Those wishing goods in the line should call on him as he is selling things cheap.

 

Strother BURGESS and company have been hauling corn across the river from Illinois the past week.

 

Joe GREEN is working in the Union Depot at St. Louis.

 

All is busy on Spring Street and Glen Park is --- more than ever. (paper crease)---did not come this direction, but sweeped down on them at other places and in Grasshopper state.

 

Our famous sulphur water is getting to be a fine medicine in eastern states, and some gentlemen will come down this summer to taste it and take some home for medicinal use.  The hills near here are full of mineral ors that will open the eyes of eastern capitalists in future.

 

BLUEWOOD

The standard-bred trotting stallion will stand the season of 1892 as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week in DeSoto at the livery stable on the east side of track, and balance of the week at home 2 miles north of Hematite and 1 miles south of Bailey Station.  For a full pedigree write to A.P. BOOTH, Hematite, MO.

Terms: $12 to insure a live foal.  W.T. HENSLEY, Groom.

 

~Notice to Contractors~

The undersigned road and bridge commissioner will, at one o’clock on the 3rd day of May, 1892, at the court house door, in the Town of Hillsboro, let by public outcry to the lowest bidder (subject to approval or rejection by the County Court), the following contracts: viz.: For adjusting, scraping, cleaning and painting the following bridges: Lemay Ferry Bridge, across Meramec River, Herculaneum Bridge, across Joachim Creak near Herculaneum, Big River Bridge, across Big River at Morse’s Mill, and the bridge across Pomme Creek on Rock near Maxville.  Specifications on file in county clerk’s office at Hillsboro.  J.R. DOVER, Road & Bridge Commissioner.

 

~Notice of Final Settlement~

All creditors and others interested in the estate of Daniel MILLER, deceased, are notified that I, the undersigned, administrator of said estate, intend to make a final settlement of said estate at the next term of the Probate court of Jefferson County, MO, to be held at Hillsboro……April 7, 1892 Catharine MILLER, Administratrix.

~Sheriff’s Sale~

….the undersigned Sheriff, delivered in favor of the state of Missouri……Herman HAMEL, collector of the revenue of Jefferson County, in the state of Missouri and against Peter WHITE, bearing date April 4, 1892….I have levied upon and seized the following described property …..described as follows:

Forty acres.  The northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section twenty seven, in township thirty nine, of range four east.

And I will, on Wednesday, the 11th day of May, 1892 at the court house door….sell all the right, title, claim, estate and property of the said Peter WHITE…. for cash in hand, to the highest bidder….E.B. MAUPIN, Sheriff.  

 

~Sheriff’s Sale~

….the undersigned Sheriff, delivered in favor of the state of Missouri……Herman HAMEL, collector of the revenue of Jefferson County, in the state of Missouri and against Peter WHITE, bearing date April 4, 1892….I have levied upon and seized the following described property …..described as follows:

Forty acres.  The northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section twenty seven, in township thirty nine, of range four east.

And I will, on Wednesday, the 11th day of May, 1892 at the court house door….sell all the right, title, claim, estate and property of the said Peter WHITE…. for cash in hand, to the highest bidder….E.B. MAUPIN, Sheriff.   

 

~Sheriff’s Sale~

….the undersigned Sheriff, delivered in favor of the state of Missouri……Herman HAMEL, collector of the revenue of Jefferson County, in the state of Missouri and against Margaretha MOELLER, bearing date April 4, 1892….I have levied upon and seized the following described property …..described as follows:

All of blocks numbered 122 and 123 of the City of DeSoto.

And I will, on Wednesday, the 11th day of May, 1892 at the court house door….sell all the right, title, claim, estate and property of the said Margaretha MOELLER ….for cash in hand, to the highest bidder….E.B. MAUPIN, Sheriff.  

 

~Sheriff’s Sale~

….the undersigned Sheriff, delivered in favor of the state of Missouri……Herman Hamel, collector of the revenue of Jefferson County, in the state of Missouri and against W.B. WILLIAMS, Sarah OGLE and Louis OGLE, her husband, Willie WILLIAMS, Mary BEARD, Robert BEARD, Landon WILLIAMS, Nathaniel OGLE, Queen MEDLEY and Green MEDLEY her husband, Martin [Larkin?] OGLE, Jane FORREST and Edwin FORREST her husband, Henry OGLE, Henrietta MORRIS and James MORRIS her husband, Celia SHUBLE, Landon HERRINGTON, Felix HERRINGTON, Jennie BRINKMAN and Peter BRINKMAN her husband, Sarah E. BLAKE and Joseph BLAKE her husband, Laura BLAKE and Henry BLAKE her husband, Amada TINGATE [Tongate?], Elizabeth KERKOWSKI and Henry KERKOWSKI her husband, Phineas S. OGLE,  Mary E. MORRIS and Sherman OGLE and Lucy OGLE his wife, bearing date April 4, 1892….I have levied upon and seized the following described property …..described as follows:

40 acres – the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section twenty-two in township forty-one, of range four east.

And I will, on Wednesday, the 11th day of May, 1892 at the court house door….sell all the right, title, claim, estate and property of the said W.B. WILLIAMS, Sarah OGLE and Louis OGLE, her husband, Willie WILLIAMS, Mary BEARD, Robert BEARD, Landon WILLIAMS, Nathaniel OGLE, Queen MEDLEY and Green MEDLEY her husband, Martin OGLE, Jane FORREST and Edwin FORREST her husband, Henry OGLE, Henrietta MORRIS and James MORRIS her husband, Celia SHUBLE, Landon HERRINGTON, Felix HERRINGTON, Jennie BRINKMAN and Peter BRINKMAN her husband, Sarah E. BLAKE and Joseph BLAKE her husband, Laura BLAKE and Henry BLAKE her husband, Amada TINGATE [Tongate?], Elizabeth KERKOWSKI and Henry KERKOWSKI her husband, Phineas S. OGLE,  Mary E. MORRIS and Sherman OGLE and Lucy OGLE his wife,….for cash in hand, to the highest bidder….E.B. MAUPIN, Sheriff.  

 

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~Notice of Final Settlement~

All creditors and others interested in the estate of Ann SWAYNE, dec’d….final settlement on the second Monday in May 1892. S.R. PERRY, Admin.

April 7, 1892

 

~Administrator’s Notice~

Notice is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of Jane WINSER [Winsor?]

were granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of February, 1892, by the Probate Court of Jefferson County, MO.

March 10, 1892  J.R. BAKEWELL, Public Admin.

 

~Executor’s Notice~

Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary on the estate of Sherman W. BOWEN, deceased, were granted to the undersigned, on the 27th day of February.

All persons having claims…

March 24, 1892   Julia A. BOWAN (Rowan?), Executrix

 

~Sheriff’s Sale~

By virtue and authority of a special execution, issued from the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, MO, and in me, the undersigned sheriff, delivered in favor of the state of MO, at the relation and in the use of Herman HAMEL, collector, of the revenue of Jefferson County, to the State of MO and against Leander MITCHELL, Frank J. MITCHELL and Willie? MITCHELL….have levied on it and seized the following described real estate and property of Leander MITCHELL, Frank J. MITCHELL and Willie? MITCHELL:

23 acres (28 acres?)….And I will, on Tuesday, the tenth day of May 1892, at the court house door, in the town of Hillsboro, in the county of Jefferson, State of Missouri, between the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and five o’clock in the afternoon …sell for cash on hand to the highest bidder.  E.B. MAUPIN, Sheriff

 

~Sheriff’s Sale~

By virtue and authority of a special execution issued from the office of the Circuit Clerk of Jefferson County…delivered in favor of Frederick HACKE, and against Adolph PECAUT, Cecille PECAUT, his wife, Charles BEISBARTH and Thomas HIGGINBOTHAM, bearing the date April 4th, 1892….levied upon and seized the following described real estate and property, lying and being in the city of DeSoto, county of Jefferson and State of Missouri, as the property of  Adolph PECAUT, Cecille PECAUT, his wife, Charles BEISBARTH and Thomas HIGGINBOTHAM, and described as follows to wit:

Lots numbered 5, 6, and 7 of block 7 in the town or city of DeSoto, MO…now on file in the Recorder’s office of said Jefferson County, MO. 

And I will, on Tuesday, the 10th day of May 1892, at the court house door in the town of Hillsboro, in the county of Jefferson, State of Missouri, between the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and five o’clock in the afternoon ….sell for cash on hand to the highest bidder.  E.B. MAUPIN, Sheriff

 

~Trustee’s Sale~

Whereas, Mary STRUBE and Louis B. STRUBE, her husband, by their deed of trust dated February 25th, 1892? and recorded in the Recorder’s office of Jefferson County, MO in Trust Record No. 17, at page ? (467 or 187 ?), conveyed to the undersigned trustee the following described real estate,…. a part of U.S. Survey No. (2035)? in township 43, range 6 east, lying between the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway and the Mississippi River and particularly described as follows….east of said Railway Company’s land to a point of 143 feet north of the south west corner of lot 32, of Sylvan Heights subdivision of said survey (2543)?; thense eastwardly ….bounded on the north by land of Conrad and Gen. Phil JOHANSES, south by a strip of land 145? feet wide….owned by the Montesan Springs Co., east by the Mississippi River, and west by land of the Railway Co. Which conveyances was in trust to secure the payment of a promissory note therein mentioned and described, and whereas said not how long since became (due) and payable, and remains unpaid.  Now, therefore, at the request of the legal holder and owner of said note, and in pursuance of the authority to the given by said deed of trusts, public notice is hereby given that I will, on Monday, the 25th ? day of April, 1892 at the court house door in the town of Hillsboro, in the county of Jefferson, State of Missouri, between the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and five o’clock in the afternoon ….sell for cash on hand to the highest bidder. 

Skelton RICHARDSON, Trustee.

 

~Adminstratrix’s Sale~

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of an order of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, MO, made at the February Term of 1892, on the 2nd day of April, directing me, as administratrix of the estate of John KOCH, deceased, to sell the following described real estate of said….for the purpose of paying debts of said estate, I will on Saturday, the fourteenth day of May, 1892, at the court house door in the town of Hillsboro, in the county of Jefferson, State of Missouri, and while the Circuit Court of said county is in session, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for the purposes mentioned in said order, the real estate of said deceased….(lengthy property description)….Subject to the homestead interest, during her life, of the widow, in the following part of said land, the east half of the west half, and the ? part of the west half of the west half of the northeast quarter; and the southwest quarter and south part of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter, and the northwest quarter of …. the southwest quarter  ….of Section? in township 41 ? north of the base line in range 6 east of the 5th principal meridian, containing in the aggregate 127.65 ? acres.

Terms of sale, one third cash, and the balance in twelve months, with interest from date at the rate of six per cent, per annum. 

Victoria KOCH, Administratrix estate of John KOCH, dec’d.

 

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~Advertisements~

TRUE TO THE LETTER

This motto has been before our eyes and shall be our guide in our business career.  How often have you seen $10.00 suits advertised for five dollars and such like, and when investigated by you, you have found it to be only a trick to get you into their place of business?

Such modes are disgusting and yet you see them practiced every day.

When we say TRUE TO THE LETTER, we mean that every word of promise WE WILL MAKE GOOD, which fact we are ready to prove to you at any time.

We now say that we will sell you goods at much lower prices than any other house in Festus.  Examine our stock of Clothing, … Goods, Trunks, Etc. and you will at once see we can and do save you money.  Having purchased our goods direct in Eastern markets, we can give you the greatest inducements ever offered, as to price, fit, make and style.

You are invited to call, whether you wish to purchase or not.  No trouble to show goods, at the only Exclusive Clothing House in Festus.   Charles MERGENTHEIMER.

Oak Hall Clothing House.  Next door to H. SINGER’s Machinery Establishment.

 

Riverside Stock Farm - 1892  Stallion Season – Jefferson County, MO

Tantalus 5410 – (horse description), bred by R. E. REPPER, Frankfort, KY

Black Diamond 269 – (horse description), bred by John O. ROGERS and Bro., Versailes KY.

 

New Discovery By Accident – Hair on the Neck, Face, Arms or any part of the person quickly dissolved and permanently removed with Queen’s AntiHairine.  Cincinnati, OH.

 

Maplewood Stock Farm, one mile north of Hematite.  J. Martine KERSHAW, Proprietor. Advertised: The All Purpose Horse, Black Prince/The Jack, Reuben Napolean

 

~Administrator’s Notice~

Notice is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of Caroline CALOWAY, dec’d, were granted to the undersigned, administrator on the 15th day of February 1892, by the Probate Court of Jefferson County, MO.

All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowance to the administrator within one year after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and if such claims be not exhibited within two years from the date of this publication, they shall be forever barred.  Douglas CALOWAY, Admin. February 18, 1892.

 

~Notice of Final Settlement ~

All creditors and others interested in the estate of Edward McHUGH, deceased are notified that the undersigned, administratrix of said estate, intends to make a final settlement of said estate at the next term of Probate Court of Jefferson County, MO, to be holden at Hillsboro, in said county, on the second Monday in May 1892.

J. B. BAKEWELL, Public Admin. April 7, 1892.

 

~Notice of Final Settlement ~

All creditors and others interested in the estate of Cynthia DONNELL, deceased are notified that the undersigned, administrator of said estate, intends to make a final settlement of said estate at the next term of Probate Court of Jefferson County, MO, to be holden at Hillsboro, in said county, on the second Monday in May 1892.

John L. McMULLIN, Admin. April 7, 1892.

 

~Admistrator’s Notice~

Notice is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of Michael P. LYNCH, deceased, were granted to the undersigned on the 31st day of October, 1892, by the Probate Court of Jefferson County, MO.

All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowance to the administrator within one year after the date of publication or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate, and if such claims are not exhibited with two years from the date of this publication, they shall be forever barred. 

Mary P. LYNCH, Admin. March 10, 1892.

 

~Advertisements~

 

First and Last Chance – F. P. KENNER’s New Saloon, Near the Depot, Festus MO.

  

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Byrnesville Mercantile Co., General Store, Farming Implements, Byrnesville, MO

 

Opera House Saloon and Restaurant, Festus, MO by William GORMAN, dealer in Wines, Liquors, Beer, Cigars and Tobacco.  Meals furnished in the best style, at all hours, at reasonable rates.  The celebrated Anthony & Kuhn’s beer for sale by the keg.  Goods delivered to all parts of Festus and Crystal City area.

 

George BAKEWELL – O. M. MUNROE, Jefferson County Bank, DeSoto, MO

 

FINK & NASSE Wholesale Grocers, Coffee & Sugar a Specialty.

No. 17 North Main Street, between Market and Chestnut Sta., St. Louis.

 

E.B. MAUPIN, Auctioneer, Hillsboro, MO.  He will also open a feed stable on the first of January, at HOEKEN’s old stand, where stock will be well cared for.  Give him a trial when in Hillsboro.

 

F. AUBUCHON & Son, General Merchandise, DeSoto, MO

 

Drs. STARKEY & PALEN’s Treatment by Inhalation, Philadelphia, PA & San Francisco, CA.

 

Don’t Buy Old Stoves and Furniture when you can buy new for nearly the same price at Louis WAPPLER, South Main Street, DeSoto, MO.  A full stock all kinds of Furniture, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Window Shades and Cooking and Heating Stoves.

 

Iron Mountain Route!  Great through line to Texas, Mexico and California.  Only one change of cars to City of Mexico, San Francisco and Pacific Coast Points.  Only line to the famous Hot Springs of Arkansas.  Write any agent of the Iron Mountain Route for tickets, time tables and further information.  H. C. TOWNSEND, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis, MO.

 

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One millions hoop poles wanted at F. C. VOLLMAR’s, Antonia, MO.

 

For drugs, medicines, etc., go to the Opera House Drug Store, DeSoto, MO.

 

Miss Lilly STEELE returned Tuesday, from a visit to friends in Alton, IL.

 

Rev. J. P. CAPE has conducted a very successful revival meeting at Sandy.

 

We do not keep goods; we sell them.  Our prices make them go.  HOEKEN & WITTRAM.

 

The prices at which HOEKEN & WITTRAM are selling their saddles and harness is remarkable.  Call and be convinced.

 

Mr. WELSH moved his family to Festus this week.  They will be missed here.

 

B.F. BOUGHTON has moved back to Hillsboro this week.

 

HOEKEN & WITTRAM take the lead in shoes.  Their stock is complete, and the prices cannot be duplicated.

 

For Sale Cheap – 15 colonies of bees of improved hives.  Apply at HAMEL’s Harness Shop, DeSoto, MO.

 

Miss POTTER, of near DeSoto, was visiting Miss Ludy (Lucy?) HUBELI last Sunday.

 

Editor WILSON moved Tuesday, into the house he lately purchased of Dr. BREWSTER.

 

Ladies!  You can buy the neatest and most serviceable shoes at E. VOLLMAR’s. Call and see our display.

 

The finest assortment of perfumers and toilet articles, at the Opera House Drug Store.

 

Thomas E. MOSS visited his parents this week.  He is now a resident of (?atler/?hier) County, MO.

 

It is reported that there is a new baby at Henry HURTGEN’s.  Such things seem to be so common with him that he never says anything about it.

 

Young Mules and Horses for sale at Maplewood Stock Farm, one mile north of Hematite.

 

Go to the Opera House Drug Store for anything you need in the way of standard medicines, perfumery, etc.

 

The VOLLMAR hotel looks much improved with its new coat of paint.  There are other houses in town that could be improved in the same way.

 

The best is always the cheapest.  Our prices are always the best quality, at prices to suit everyone.  Give us a call.  HOEKEN & WITTRAM.

 

Easter Services will be held at 11 a.m. next Sunday in Hillsboro.  All are invited to assist in decorating the church and to help in the song service.

 

For a general stock of goods, there is no store in the county equal to HOEKEN’s and WITTRAM’s.  It will pay you to investigate before purchasing elsewhere.

 

~Licensed to Marry~

William BOYLE – Florence JONES

William SAMUEL – S. C. PRITCHETT   

John W. HENDERSON – Lucie McDANIELS

Richard F. MEDLEY - ?earley V. HUGHEY

 

For pure wines and whiskies, for the family and medicinal use, go to Max FROMHOLD’s Commercial Exchange, DeSoto, MO.

 

To rent – a 16 acre farm, orchard and good spring.  Near Zion.  Apply to Mrs. BART at Dr. KERSHAW’s Horine Place.  Post Office, Horine MO.

 

Quarterly meeting services will be held next Sunday night at the church in Hillsboro to be continued the following Monday.  Rev. O.M. MARTIN, P.E. will be present and preach.

 

S.P. HARRIS, of near Sulpher Springs will stand this season, the imported shire Spretbre Marvel, and also Metspur, sired by old Silver Heels.  For terms, etc., apply at his stables.

 

The Hillsboro Sunday School was reorganized last Sunday, and starts out with promise of success.  C.T. MERIN(?)a superintendent, and R. W. McMULLEN, assistant.

 

For the very finest Gent’s Neckties, shirts, etc., go to E. VOLLMAR’s.  We lead in style as well as low prices.  Call and see our Kangaroo Shoes.  They are daisies.

 

There will be preaching next Tuesday night, April 19th, at Morse’s Mill, and the following night at Fairview, 2 miles northwest of Grubville. W. F. GRUNDY

 

For Sale or Exchange – The country place of Dr. KERSHAW, on county road one mile from Horine.  Apply to PAPIN & TENTROP, 626 Chestnut Street, St. Louis.

 

Elder J. S. HATCH, of the Church of God, will preach at the Vineland schoolhouse at 11 a.m., Sunday, April 24th and will remain for some weeks in the neighborhood preaching at different points.

 

For sale or rent – a two story brick store and a two story frame dwelling with all out buildings, barn, etc., situated 26 miles from St. Louis, on Gravious Road.  For full particulars, call on or address, J.E.C. WILSON, 2623 S. 18th Street, St. Louis, MO.

 

Miss Olivia OPES, our school ma’am, started last Tuesday for her home in Morrow, Ohio.  We presume she will return in time for the Fall schools, as she has proven herself to be a very capable and efficient teacher.

 

The DeSoto Roller Mills took all the blue ribbons on flour at the fair.  No other mill did or could compete.  If you want good bread, buy only Lily White flour.  If your grocer don’t’ keep it, go to the mill and HOPSON & LEPP will supply you.

 

Charley, oldest son of Judge John G. WEAR [sic Weir?], murdered a man at Poplar Bluff, on day last week, and is now in jail in St. Louis for safe keeping.  Charley used to be well known about Hillsboro and DeSoto, as a very bad boy.

 

I will sell my feed mill outfit for $650, or trade it for that amount of property in Festus, or a farm near there.  It consists of a good 10 horse power traction engine and all belts, and mill in good running order.  Call and see it.  January S. LILLY, Festus, MO.

 

We presume some of our correspondents thought we had gone back on them last week.  The trouble was, for two days the mail hack could not cross the creek at Victoria, and the first day it did get across the mail car went by the mail all locked up and no clerk aboard; so several communications reached us after we had gone to press.

 

J.W. MATHEIS, the Pevely merchant, has opened a lumber yard at that place, as an addition to his business; and will make it to the interest of the people of that vicinity to patronize him when in need of lumber.  Don’t forget it.

 

$2 per day and liberal commission paid to agents to handle our new World’s Fair Book, the greatest selling book on the market.  Act quick.  Write for information.  Interstate Publishing Co., 818 Wyandett St. Kansas City, MO.

 

[Only the surnames are noted in the below transcription, as this list is difficult to read]

~BOARD of EQUALIZATION~

List of Lands and Lots, on which the Assessed Valuations was raised for Taxes of 1892 and 1893, by the Board of Equalization of Jefferson County, MO, at its Session, beginning First Monday in April 1892.

 

F. PUGGE

Wm REBB

F.I. HINSON

Lucinda HUSKEY

J.F. WIDEMAN

Henry ROSIER

C.B. PARSONS

Jno. NIPPERT

J.F. WIDEMAN

DeSoto – Owner’s Name

Michael CONNOLLY

Mary A. FINTCHER [Fincher? Fletcher?]

Wm. LACKEY

Peter STEINMAN

Jno. FRECH

J.W. BEMENT

L.J. RANKIN

J.M. BURKE

L.J. RANKIN

S.M. CRAWFORD

G.S. AUERSWALD

W.H.H. THOMAS

Thos. HIGGINBOTHAM

W.H.H. THOMAS

Geo. H. RATHBUN

Kerstine KNORPP

H.N. JENKINS

Jno. CLEMM

Jacob MANN

A.W. ALLEN

Mary CLODGEN [Clousen?]

Pat LOVETT

Ed. BURGESS

H.H. McGUIRE (?)

Chas. HEMME

Geo. MAHN

Gust. HAMEL

Chas. BECKER

Wm. TRIBOLET

R.A. REPPY

Willis VINYARD

R. A. HENDRICKSON

Mrs. Jas ELLIOT

S.W. McMULLIN

Mrs. S.E. BERKLEY

L. LANEY?

Geo. H. ROTH [Rath?]

Henry LEPP

Thomas TOBY

John HEARST

M. McMULLIN

James CASTLETON

Wm. KREMMER [Krammer?]

Rose CAMPBELL

A.W. BLANK

N. O’BRIEN

Unknown

Mrs. DAY?

Thomas HIGGINBOTHAM

Wm. KANE?

Z. GRANDJEAN

P.C. ZOLLMAN

N.H. BISSEL

John HOPSON

Mrs. Dinah BLANK

(RATHBUN & Donaldson Addition to DeSoto)

Jos. HUBER

Chas. SEAPORT

J.C. BRANT

Joel BURTON

A.W. SONPER (?)

A.E. HENTZ

R.B. RATHBUN

W.R. DONALDSON

Unknown

D.B. VEAZEY

P.A. RANGWEIR? [Bangert?]

Pat FITZGERALD

E. TAYLOR

C. GRAHAM

Chas. O’LEARY

Unknown

Mrs. KIDD

J.W. FLETCHER

Christ RINKE

I. BAKEWELL [Rockwell?]

RATHBUN & HIGGINBOTHAM (Lansdowne addition)

D. HARDY (Lansdowne addition)

 

Notice is hereby given that the above is a list of Lands and Lets on which the assessed valuation was raised at its session, in April 1892, showing description of Lands of Lots, amount raised and valuation as fixed by said Board; and, that said Board will sit to hear and determine all appeals that may be made against such raise and valuation, at the Court House in Hillsboro on the fourth Monday in April 1892.  Given under my hand this 11th day of April 1892.  W. L. TOWNSEND, County Clerk, Secretary of said Board.

 

List of contributors to the ex Confederate Home will be published next week.

 

Constable KIRK, of Rock Township, brought the jailer a boarder last Saturday, one Clarence KELLY, charged with felonious assault on Charles HUNTER.  He was furnished with credential by Esq. WATERS, of Kimmswick.

 

Rev. BRYAN, agent of the State Sunday School Associates, delivered an interesting lecture in Hillsboro last Friday evening.  The few Sunday School workers of the place were present, but those who needed most to hear his talk were absent, as is usual on such occasions.

 

Miss Blanche, daughter of M. W. GREENE, of Sulphur Springs, has been in the hospital in St. Louis for over six weeks, under the care of five of the best physicians, very peculiarly affected.  A small sore came on her wrist, and in time it got so bad that medical attention was found to be necessary, and it has been threatening since to cause amputation of the arm.  The operation will only be resorted to as a last resort, and the doctors still have some hope.

 

Sold the farm, and the bees must go.  Will sell on the place, cheap for cash, within the next two weeks, hives of bees in simplicity movable frame hives at $1.50 apiece.  Also extra hives and the general bee keepers supplies, honey extractor and wax extractor, also Jefferson County axles, extra strong spring wagon, harness, farm tools and implements and other things too numerous to mention.  From 36 hives last year, I took 3,500 lbs. of honey and 26 swarms.  W. T. SPENCE, on Hematite and Hillsboro Road.

 

The election in DeSoto resulted in the choice of Henry LEPP for mayor, G.W. McFRY, marshal; W. F. EDINGER, recorder, Joseph FLYNN, attorney; M.S. COXWELL, treasurer; W. H. ELKINS, assessor; M. OSTERTAG, collector; Henry KEMPI [sic Kempe?] , Charles BECKER, David McDOWELL and Harry WILLIAMS, councilmen, Amos COLMAN and Henry LEDERER, school directors.

    

There were three bids for the county printing.  J.J. WILSON’s was for legal rates, $1 per square each insertion, and M.W. McMULLIN for 50 cents per square first insertion and 25 cents for each subsequent insertion.  The court awarded the contract to Jefferson Democrat which was the lowest bidder.

 

A company of young men from the vicinity of Festus visited Hillsboro last Saturday evening, and gave a minstrel entertainment to a crowded house.  We were at lodge that evening, but are informed that the entertainment was well worth the price of admission, and gave very general satisfaction, especially to the children, who had not seen anything of the kind before.  The troupe will probably visit other sections of the county, and as they are all county boys they deserve a hearty welcome.

 

The Democratic County Committee had a meeting in Hillsboro on the 6th inst., at which they decided to issue a call for a mass meeting of the Democrats to be held at this place on the 9th of May, to elect five delegates to each of the four State Conventions to be held in Sedalia, Jefferson City, St. Louis and Hannibal.  A resolution was adopted calling on all the Democratic clubs to reorganize and report list of officers to the committee.  The office of corresponding secretary was created, and Simon McNEARNEY appointed to the position.  It will be a part of his duty to organize and correspond with the clubs of the county.  The committee adjourned till 10 a.m., May 9th, the day of the mass meeting.

 

Mr. William SAMUEL, of Frumet, and Miss Benath [Senath?] C. PRITCHETT were united in marriage, April 6th, 1892, at the residence of W.F. PRITCHETT, on Dry Creek, Judge R.A. ELKINS officiating.  The Judge reports that there was quite a crowd of friends present, and that after ceremony and congratulations were over, all were feasted with an elegant supper, served in excellent style, as few but Mrs. PRITCHETT can do.  Messes. R. A. FRAZIER, HALE and WAGGONER were present and entertained the company with some excellent music, and some hours were spent in plays, engaged in by both young and old.  Miss Ella WOOD of Dry Creek, was bridesmaid and Frank BALDWIN, of House’s Springs, groomsman.  The happy couple was the recipients of numerous presents, which were both useful and ornamental, and start in life with the earnest good wishes of a host of friends.

 

~Notice~

All persons interested in the establishment of a roller mill at Hillsboro are requested to meet at the court house in Hillsboro, MO on Saturday, April 16th, 1892 at which time and place a milling company will be organized.  The committee heretofore appointed will lie before the meeting the result of their labors, as to the probable cost of mill machinery, power, plant and cost of building.  Henry STELBRINK, Chairman.

 

~County Court~

Jno. M. FREDERITZE authorized to erect a gate on his land, at southeast side of Posome? Creek, with the understanding that if serious objections are raised the gate is to be removed.

 

J. H. DOVER ordered to inspect the gravel roads and report at May term the damage done to them.

 

Frank VAUGHN granted permission to take gravel from Victoria and Hillsboro road ford for two years.

 

Warrant drawn to Jos. J. HOEKEN, treasurer of Town of Hillsboro, for the road tax in treasury due said town.

 

Annual settlement of Geo. MERSEAL, as overseer of road district 72, approved.  Receipts, $72.15, expended, $38.65; paid overseer $16.50.

 

Petition for bridge at Frumet continued to May term.

 

On petition of citizens of Joachim Township, an election was ordered held in said township, May 31st, 1892, to vote on adoption of stock law.

 

The court fixed following days for settlement of overseers: Big River and Valle, Tuesday, May 2nd; Plattin and Joachim, Wednesday, Mary 3rd; Rock, Thursday, May 4th, and Central and Meramac, Friday, May 5th.

 

R.W. McMULLIN was awarded contract for county printing at one-half the legal rates.

 

Petition asking the court to rescind the order consolidating road districts 6, ? and 9 continued.

 

T.B. MOSS awarded contract to re-roof the court house privy at $7.50.

 

Petition of M.R. and B.T. RR Co. for right of way to gravel bar at McCormack was granted.

 

Accounts against the county were allowed as follows:    

Jos. METTS  repairing roads $110.00

A.K. BOYD repairing roads $110.00

J.B. DOVER road….$17.50

R.W. McMULLIN printing $6.00

Standard Printing Co. Stationery  $14.50

W.S. MOTHERSHEAD taking pauper to farm   $2.50

Treas. Lunatic Asylum account of Mrs. FONTAN $10.50

E.B. MAUPIN sheriff  $8.75

R,G. MADISON Co Judge  $5.00

T.J. DONNELL ….  $5.00

Hubert BECKER…  $5.00

Court adjourned till first Monday in May.

 

~Kimmswick~ by Zulu

The Rev. Mr. HARPER has removed his family to Windsor and will preach frequently at the Presbyterian Church during the coming year.  A donation sociable was given him at the church about 10 days ago.  A bountiful supply of edibles was presented and a pleasant evening was spent.  A.T. HARLOW delivered the opening address, which was happily responded to by Mr. HARPER.

 

Miss Mary GRATIOT closed her private school last Friday and returned to her home in DeSoto.

 

By invitation of Mrs. T.W. GUY, a number of friends of Mr. GUY assembled at his residence last Thursday evening to celebrate his birthday.  Mrs. GUY had taken special pains to make it a surprise to him and succeeded.  At nine o’clock he was serenaded by the Kimmswick brass and reed band, and later on by Gideon’s (not Gilmore’s) string band.  After an extended discourse of music had been enjoyed, the band and other guests were invited to partake of a sumptuous supper, which Mrs. GUY excels in preparing.  Rest assured that this part of the programme was specially enjoyed by all.  The bands seemed to be greatly refreshed and music prevailed the remainder of the evening.  About 11 o’clock we wished mine best many happy birthdays and returned to our homes feeling many years younger than when we went.

 

We are having a variety of weather, but hope to escape the cyclones.  If Mr. HICKS does not treat us some better, we may boycott his predictions.  We had a waterspout Sunday night, and the Mississippi rose four feet.  April 4, 1892.

 

~Festus~

Cooler weather.  Potato planting and gardening in full blast.  River high and plenty of back water.

 

Tuesday’s election under the new system passed of quietly and very light vote was cast.  The vote in the first ward for alderman was GORMAN 51; Jos. PALMER, 24.  In the 2nd, F.W. BRICKEY, 41; Thomas BAUER, 7.  School election resulted in re-election of Dr. BRUCE for school director.  The necessary taxes for an eight month’s school and an addition to the building, etc., were voted, amounting in all to about $1.00 on the hundred.

 

As Bert SCHWEIZER, of the palace clothing store was concluding a sale with a new customer the other morning, he remarked, in his peculiar style, I gives you a bargain on dot suit.  I sells dem too zheap.  Our jolly Butcher HAGUE passing at that moment, and hearing the last words, stopped in and asked Bert if he had any sheep to sell as he was out of mutton.

 

We have had a good, old fashioned Baptist rally the last few days at this place.  Bros. E. L. HILL (MILL?) and Fortune, of Belgrade, Washington County, commenced the services by invitation at the Presbyterian church which were continued till the arrival of Elder Geo. STEELE Saturday evening to fill his regular appointment, accompanied by Rev. John HESS (MESS?), of the State Baptist Missionary Board, who filled the pulpit Sunday morning and evening, delivering two able sermons in behalf of the missionary cause in Southeast Missouri.  At the close of the evening service a collection was taken up for the cause amounting to nine dollars.  As per an announcement, the ordination of deacons took place at 5 p.m.  Bros. STEELE, Mill FRAZIER and HESS composed the Presbytery.  Bro. STEEL delivered the charge to the church.  Bro. FRAZIER read and talked of the duties appertaining to the office.  Bro. HESS (MESS? the ordination prayer.  The final charge to the deacons was feelingly delivered by Bro. E. L. MILL.  The ceremony was solemn and impressive.  Bros. Josephus BAILEY and Lewis LUCAS are now deacons of the church.

 

The funeral sermon of Miss Marie DYCAS, formerly a resident of this place, was preached in a feeling manner by Rev. GIDEON at 2 p.m., Sunday, at the M.B. Church.  The body, attended by the stricken parents, relatives, and friends of the deceased, was brought down the morning train and conveyed to the church.  After the services the remains were conveyed to their last resting place in the GAMEL cemetery attended by a large number of sympathizing and sorrowing friends. The circumstances attending the young lady’s death were very sad and fully illustrate the fact that ‘in the midst of life we are in death’.  She had retired to her bed, at their home near St. Louis Thursday evening last, in apparently good health, merely complaining of a slight headache.  In the morning when her mother went to wake her, she discovered that her daughter was cold and stiff in death.

 

The voice of the bull-frog is again heard in the land and the hearts of our French citizens rejoice muchly.

 

A very fair audience assembled Saturday evening, April 2nd, at the Opera House to witness the Ship entertainment.  The music and singing was fine. The children did exceedingly well.  The points of the evening were the song of the ‘Old-fashioned Homes’, by little Miss KERRNISH, and the ‘Little Old Man and Woman’, by Bro. SNEDDEN’s [sic Sneden?] two little tots, which brought the down the house with applause.  Miss Emma BENNELL [sic Bernel?], with her usual sweet grace and dignity, presided at the place, while Mrs. WORSHAM, in a lady-like business manner conducted the entertainment to a successful conclusion.      

 

The contract for build the rock foundation of the proposed Baptist church 58 feet by 32 feet, was awarded to Samuel KUNTZ, of this place, for $124.50.  April 12, 1892.

 

~Deaths and Births~

The following is a list of the deaths filed with the County Clerk for the past week:

Mar 13,  ---MARSHALL, 1 day

Mar 2, Grant ROBERTS 2 ½ years

Mar. 24, Milley BEST, 1 year

 

~Births~

Feb. 29, Mrs. W. HULSEY  girl

Feb. 12, Mrs. W. G. KATTLEMAN  girl

Feb. 21, Mrs. Simon McNEARNEY  boy

Mar 29, Mrs. Chris ROWDEN   girl

Mar 31, Mrs. Pat McFADDIN  boy

Mar 28, Mrs. Barney MURRAY  boy

Mar. 22, Mrs. Jerry HICKS   boy

Mar 16, Mrs. J.W. MEYER   girl

Mar. 15, Mrs. Chas. HOPSON  boy

Mar. 13, Mrs. Jos. H. ROBERTSON  boy

Mar. 31, Mrs. Lewis HUSKEY   girl 

Mar 7, Mrs. Frederick HICKS   boy

Mar 21, Mrs. Albert HALE   girl

Mar 7, Mrs. Sylvester COOPER  boy

Mar. 27, Mrs. Alfred SMITH   girl

Mar. 10, Mrs. Emma MILLER   girl

April 3,  Mrs. August REITER   girl

 

~List of Conveyances~

Filed with the Recorder during the week ending on last Tuesday:

Isabella AUSTIN et al to Joe C. AUSTIN, 2 lots in DeSoto…. $350

John JENKINS to S. Allison REPPY, lots 18 & 19, block 4 DeSoto…$600.

Catharine L. WALLACE to Edward B. WALLACE, lot in S35 T40 R4…$180.

C.A. DAVIS to M.J. MILLEMAN. 30 acres. S6 T30 R4…$850.

J.S. NIMMS to M.J. CAOLAHAN, 40 acres, S12 T40 R4…$300.

W.T. SPENCE to same, 80 acres, S12 T40 R4…$1700.

J.W. FLETCHER to Paralles LONG 2 lots in DeSoto…$240.

Ben HENTCHER to Emil HENTCHER, 15 acres, S5 T39 R5…$100.

W.T. BLACKWELL to Moontown Baptist Church, 3-4 acres, S10, T36 R4…$1.

H.A. TAGMEYEY [sic Tegtmeyer?] to J. WEURTEMBERGER, 80 acres, S13 T42 R5…$1000.

R.W. McMULLIN to M.W. GREEN 8 lots in DeSoto…$86 (?)

J.S. BROADHEAD to Michael TIERNEY, 3 lots in Bell ? sub…$670.

Martha POUNDS et al to Ed M. GILL, 89 acres, S8 T29 R4…$250.

 

~For Sale or Trade~

The valuable and well known horse, ‘Forest Time,’ is for sale or trade at a bargain.  Call at my farm on Sandy or address me at Jarvis P.O.

R. G. HOEKEN

 

~County Union~

The next regular meeting of Jefferson County F. & L.U. will be held in Hillsboro, April 15, 1892, at 10 o’clock a.m.  W.J. F. KIRK, Secretary, Kimmswick, MO.

 

~HURTGEN & HUBELI~

Blacksmiths, and Wagon-Makers, Hillsboro, MO

-Also, keeps a full supply of –

Stalk Cutters, Carts, Walking Plows, Buggies and Harrows.

Riding and Walking Cultivators and all kinds of Farming Implements as cheap as can be bought anywhere.  Call and see us when you need any work of machinery in our lines.

 

~Granite and Marble~

John SCHNEIDER, DeSoto, MO

Head stones, Tombs, Mantles, Etc. at lowest prices.

Special attention given to designing and executing first-class cemetery improvement. 

 

~Dr. H. E. ZORN~

The Dentist, DeSoto Dental Rooms – Upstairs- the corner Main and Clement Streets.

 

~New Country Store~

Glade Chapel, Jefferson County, MO

Will aim to keep an assortment of all goods needed to supply my custom and sell at the lowest profit.  All Country Produce – Taken at the highest market price.  A liberal share of public patronage respectfully solicited by Mrs. Anna FRAZIER.

 

~MOCKBEE House~

Clark’s Hotel, Hillsboro, MO.  Boarding by Day, Week or Month.  The best of fare and satisfaction guaranteed.  Custom is Respectfully Solicited.  A feed stable is also kept in connection with the hotel.  William MORRIS, Prop.

 

~Jacob LINDAUER~

 Houses’ Springs, MO, General Blacksmith and Wagon Maker.  Keeps constantly on hand a full line of Coffins and Burial Casks, at lowest prices.

 

~John SPARK’s Saloon~

(Vollmar’s Old Stand) Hillsboro, MO

 

~Vollmar Hotel~

Hillsboro, MO; E B. MAUPIN, Prop.

Custom Respectfully Solicited

 

~Vehicles and Machinery~

F. HACKE has just bought, directly from the factory…..Empire Harvester machinery….

Sulkey Hay Rakes; (with the best improvements), Top and Spring Buggies, with leather quartered tops, Two-seated Wagons.

….He has the best plows ever made at the lowest wholesale prices.  I guarantee everything…F. HACKE, Agricultural Machinery and Implement Warehouse (Opposite the City Roller Mills).

 

~Call at the Bonne Terre Farming & Cattle Co’s Store~

Herculaneum, MO.  See what they can do for you in the way of …canned fruits and vegetables, provisions, dry goods, boots and shoes, fresh garden seeds…in fact, anything you may want.  This store works in harmony with their Mammoth Establishment…it is connected by wire; and anything not in stock can be in short notice.  Country Produce taken in exchange.

 

~The Home Market of Jefferson County~

F.C. VOLLMAR, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Clothing, Provisions, Cutlery….Antonia, MO

First class Accommodation for Men and Beast.

 

~J.W. MATHEIS~

General Merchandise, Pevely, MO.  I will keep constantly on hand, and for sale….

Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Seeds.  Will also pay the highest market price for country produce. Soliciting a share of public patronage.  

 

Louis GREVE’s General Store is the place to get your Groceries, Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Provisions, Hard, Glass, Wood and Everything usually found in a No. 1 General Store.  Agent for the Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford. Pevely, MO.

 

~Crystal Plate Glass Co’s Store, Crystal City, MO.

 

~Clairette Soap~

N.K. FAIRBANK & Co., St. Louis, MO.