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Norcliff vs. John Norcliff - Bill for Divorce The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, January 23, 1873 Died.-On Monday, 20th inst., Mrs. Phoebe Parks, at the residence of J.M. Brown, on Blue Point. Deceased having reached the fabulous age of 113 years, was not only the oldest person in Effingham county, but, no doubt, also of the State of Illinois. Her funeral took place on Tuesday, and the interment of her remains in the McCann cemetery was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. We regret that for the want of the necessary information we are unable to give a more extended notice of the eventful life of the aged deceased, at present: A brief biography of the aged matron, who enjoyed the singular privilege of surviving most of her children, though they died of old age themselves, would certainly be of interest to the public. Obituary. After a long and painful disease - cancer on the stomach-Mrs. J. F. Waschefort, of Teutopolis, died on Saturday, the 18th inst., at one o'clock p.m. Her funeral took place on Tuesday, at the Catholic Church, commencing at 7 1-2 o'clock A.M. The church was heavily draped in mourning, and the services were of an imposing solemnity. The very Rev. P. Mauritius, Recter of the St. Joseph's (Teutopolis) College, officiated at the solemn Requiem, and Rev. P. Mathias preached the funeral discourse and performed the burial ceremonies according to the ritus of the Catholic church with unusual impressiveness...She was aged 53 years and 28 days and leaves a sorrowful husband and four children-three daughters and one son-to mourn her premature departure. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, January 30, 1873 Death of an Old Citizen. After a long and painful illness, W.I.N. Fisher, M.D. one of our oldest citizens, died at his resident in Effingham, on Tuesday, at about half past eleven o'clock A.M...He was aged 55 years, and leaves a wife, but no children to mourn his loss. His funeral took place yesterday at his late residence, after which his remains were interred in the city cemetery, with Masonic honors. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 13, 1873 Married.-At Effingham, Ill., on Tuesday of lasts week. Mr. J.V. Costigan, Deputy County Clerk and Miss Annie T. Hoeny, second daughter of the editor of the Effingham Democrat. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 13, 1873 Watson Married-on the 4th inst., by the Rev. D. Williamson, Mr. George Kincaid, of Jackson township, to Miss Martha Loy, daughter of Mr. Edward Loy of Watson. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, April 3, 1873 Married. McKinney-Robinson-At the residence of W. H. Gossett, Esq. In Champaign, Ill., March 17, 1873, by Rev. J.S. Mahan, Captain James W. McKinney of Cairo, and Miss Josie Robinson, of this city. Elliotstown Items Died-At Elliotstown, on last Thursday night, the wife of Dr. Laribee. Married-J.W. Barcus, Jr., to Miss M.E. Elliott. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, April 17, 1873 Obituary. On Saturday, April 12, John Lewis, an old and well known citizen of Effingham, departed this life, after a brief but severe illness. Mr. Lewis was born of Scotch parentage, in Seneca Co., NY in 1816, and consequently was about 57 years old...His memory will be cherished by a loving wife and child as a kind and affectionate husband and father. The funeral services took place at the Presbyterian Church where there was assembled a very large and attentive congregation of friends and acquaintances. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 1, 1873 The funeral of Mrs. Capt. Keys took place last Thursday at Effingham cemetery. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 15, 1873 Obituary. Died-In Effingham, Ill., May 5, 1873, Mollie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hughes, aged 10 years, 4 months and 18 days. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 5, 1873 The funeral of Mrs. Hasbrouck took place at the residence on Tuesday at 10 1-2 o'clock. Rev. Dr. Hawley conducted the services. A large number of friends and relatives followed the remains to its resting place. LEGAL NOTICES: James A. Cartwright vs. Melisa Whitney, administratrix of the estate of Joshua B. Whitney, Bill to set aside Conveyance... EXECUTOR'S NOTICE - the undersigned, executor of the estate of Elizabeth Langford, deed, will attend on Wednesday, July, 23, third day of the July term of the Effingham County Probate Court, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Effingham, Effingham county, Ill., for the purpose of adjusting all claims against said estate. All person indebted to said estate are revuested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. DAVID S. TURNER, Executor. May 22, 1873. DAVID S. TURNER, Executor. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE - The virtue of an order and decree of the circuit court of Effingham county, Ill., made on the petition of the undersigned, executor of the estate of Michael H. Mumper, deceased, for life to sell the real estate of said deceased at the April term, A.D., 1873, of said court...martin v. needham, Executor. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE - The undersigned, administrator of the estate of Jacob Hooten, dec., will attend the third day *** of the June term of the Probate Court to be holden at the Court House...JESSE PARKHURST, Adm'r. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 19, 1873 LEGAL NOTICES ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE - The undersigned administrators of the estate of Osburn Edmondson, dec. will attend the third day (20) of the August term of the Probate Court to be holden at the Court House...JAMES M. CHENOWETH, Adm'r. One Joseph C. Howard was hung on last Tuesday, at Franklin, Mo., by a vigilant committee, for stealing horses. Before the lynching of Howard, he confessed to having stolen three horses, and told the lynchers where they were concealed. He also gave the names of three other professional horse thieves who have been infesting that portion of the State. Fifth mounted men are in pursuit of the three confederates, whom they say if captured will be hung on the same tree. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 26, 1873 A young German lady, Miss Nora E. Ritenour, accompanied by Mr. Lafayette Martin, while walking on the amphitheatre at Kansas City, was struck dead by lightening. Her escort was prostrated, but recovered. On last Saturday, Squire Phillipps united in marriage Mr. H. Cochron and Miss J. Anmonons. Died - On last Friday, at his father's residence, after a long and painful illness, James Devore, aged 34 years. On last Friday morning, a young man named Stephen Deshays, near Belleville, Ills., was shot dead by his step-father, Henry Wilkins. The difficulty between the father and son arose about a reaper, which Stephen wanted to cut his grain with. After the shooting Wilkins mounted his horse and escaped. After the murder became known, mounted officers were sent in pursuit of the murderer, but, at latest accounts he has not been found. LEGAL NOTICES ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE - The undersigned, administrator of the estate of Joseph Shelley, dec., will attend the third day of the August (20) term of the Probate Court, to be holden at the Court House... SILAS SHLLEY, OLE KNUDSON, Adm'rs The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 3, 1873 The skeleton of Chas. Baswildebald, who mysteriously disappeared from Macon, Ga., two months ago, has been found hanging in the top of a tall tree near the city. He hung himself with his suspenders, during a fit of mental aberration. The recent fall of the **e block in Woonsocket, R.I., killed Xavier Paul, a boy. Search was made for John Sheffield, supposed to be buried in the ruins. Charles Bangert, aged eleven, and his mother were arrested lately at New York, and the boy testified that he had repeatedly attempted to poison his father at the instigation of his mother; father and mother belong in Brooklyn, but have not lived together for some time. Joseph Townsend, aged thirteen, living at Princeton, Minn., teased his invalid sister Mabel, aged sixteen, by throwing grains of corn at her. She flung a large pair of shears at her brother, which struck him in the left breast, penetrating his heart, causing instant death. The girl is almost deranged with grief. Jesse R. Grant-Father of President Grant, died at eighteen minutes past seven o'clock, on last Sunday evening, at his residence, in Covington, Ky, in the ripe old age of 77 years. President Grant was not present at the death of his father. Gov. Beveridge has offered $200 reward for the apprehension of Wilkins, who recently killed his step-son Hays, near Belleville, Ills. Deputy United States Marshal J. A. Wells, was arrested in Osage Mission Monday, charged with stealing some of the bankrupt goods of Col. Butler, and was bound over to appear at the next term of the district court. N. D. Clutter came over from St. Elmo on last Saturday. On Monday morning, we are told, Miss Anda McPherson left this state for one of matrimony, in company with Mr. Clutter. May they have a safe journey over the billows of married life. From Teutopolis -- On June 24th the coroner came from Effingham and said he had orders from the State's Attorney to hold an inquest over the body of Mrs. Bruggeman, who had then been buried some 12 days or more. The coroner proceeded to summon a jury without a warrant, and a constable was sent out to summon the witnesses. At one o'clock the jury was obtained, and buggies were engaged to carry them to the Bishop cemetery. Arriving at their point of destination, they took possession of the school house adjacent to the cemetery. Here the jury were sworn and the witnesses examined, after hearing which the jury returned a verdict that deceased "came to her death by the visitation of God, in a natural way, and not otherwise." Mr. A. Wiles has been very sick, but last accounts say he is improving. Dorah E. Dreigel was tried before Judge Hooks on Tuesday, adjudged to be insane. She was taken to the Insane Asylum on Wednesday morning. Those who think the Smith family will eventually die out, are informed that Mrs. Smith, of Sheldon, Illinois, gave birth to four bright and healthy boys last week. The Effingham Democrat, July 10, 1873 On last Thursday morning, on the complaint of Mrs. O'Connell, Dennis O'Connell was arrested on the charge of brutally beating his wife. He was brought before Squire Phillipps in the absence of Police Justice Harrah, and plead guilty. He was then fined $50 and held under bond of $300 for his appearance at the next term of the County Court. LEGAL NOTICES State of Illinois, Effingham County, Sarah E. Knowles vs. Elias Knowles - In Chancery. State of Illinois, Effingham, county, Harriett Raines, vs. George Raines. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE: Estate of John Vay. The Effingham Democrat, July 17, 1873 The death of Sallie Allsop was very unexpected and filled her large circle of friends with sorrow. She was buried at Moccasin on Tuesday. On last Sunday Will McPherson and Miss Emma Wright went off together. May they have a pleasant trip. Miss Sallie Allsop, daughter of Samuel Allsop, of this city, a promising young lady of apparently excellent health up to within but a few days of her demise, died at her father's residence, on last Monday, at half-past twelve o'clock; of typhoid fever. She was sick only four days, and, as already stated, previous to her fatal attack, was in the enjoyment of perfect health. Verily, death comes like a thief in the night, when least expected. Her remains were interred at the family cemetery, on the farm of her grandfather, in Moccasin township. The bereaved parents have the sympathies of the entire community. The Effingham Democrat, July 24, 1873 LEGAL NOTICES Joel B. Rissler vs. Margaret Rissler - Bill for Divorce. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE - Estate of Ruth Getz, dec. George Kincaid vs. Rebecca Mann - Attachment Notice Hester Angell vs. Benjamin Angell, Bill for Divorce and Injunction The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 31, 1873 Mathew H. Gillespie was tried and adjudged insane before Judge Hooks, yesterday, and this morning the Sheriff started with him to the asylum in Jacksonville. LEGAL NOTICES George Kincaid vs. Tasey Murry, Attachment Notice. The Effingham Democrat, August 14, 1873 From Altamont Mr. Harris and Miss Broom got married last Wednesday, and have gone on their way rejoicing. Why don't some more of our young folks do likewise? On last Sunday night Dr. Lecrone and son started for Bowling Green, Ky., where A. W. Lecrone's wife is lying dangerously ill, with no hopes of recovery. We, however, hoe the Doctor's knowledge of medicine will prove beneficial. The Effingham Democrat, August 21, 1873 We were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. A. W. Lecrone, of Bowling Green, Ky. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her untimely demise. During the last year Mrs. Lecrone suffered greatly from that most terrible of diseases, consumption, which she bore with the utmost patience. Mr. Lecrone and motherless children have the sympathy of many friends here, who knew his wife and her many Christian graces. The Effingham Democrat, August 28, 1873 Married - Warner-Wiener - At the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Dr. Faulk, August 21, Mr. Lee S. Warner, of Effingham, Illinois, to Miss Rachel Wiener, of Buffalo, New York. Married - Moeller-Wade - At the Catholic church in this city, by the Rev. M. Wies, on Tuesday, August 26, Mr. Thomas C. Wade and Miss Linnie E. Moller, all of this city. Married - Cummings-Means - On Tuesday morning, August 26, 1873, by Rev. G. A. Pollock, Mr. B. A. Cummings, of Preble county, Ohio to Miss Mattie Means, of Effingham County, Ill. The Effingham Democrat, September 4, 1873 Died-August 1, 1873, after an illness of about two weeks, the wife of George R. D. Carroll, of Clay county, Nebraska, and daughter of Nathan and Francis Skipper of Effingham, Illinois in the thirty sixty year of her age, leaving behind a husband and 7 children, and many friends to lament her irreparable loss. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 11, 1873 Dr. O. Q. Herrick. The following obituary of Dr. Herrick, brother to Mrs. Dr. Goodell, of our city, taken from the Paris (Ills) Beacon & Blade, we publish by request. A thrill of great surprise and the deepest sadness was felt by this entire community this morning upon the announcement of the death of Dr. O. Q. Herrick. In the prime of life, possessing remarkable powers of endurance, and suffering only as was supposed, from a slight indisposition, his death produced such a shock as was never before experienced by this people from the loss of one man. He was born in Huron county, Ohio, July 1831. He studied medicine with Dr. Goodell in Anderson, Ind. And afterward graduated at the University of Michigan in 1852. From that date until his decease, he was engaged in his profession in this place, except during the war, through all of which he passed. He enlisted in 1861 as Captain of Company "K," 34th Ill., regiment, and was promoted to the surgeonry of the same regiment upon its organization, and afterward was made Brigade Surgeon. He also held a position as surgeon on the staff of Gen. Palmer. Still later he was appointed Medical Inspector of the Fourteenth army corps, and acted as Medical Director of the same, which places he filled at the close of the war. Through his entire professional career as a surgeon, he was skillful; as a physician, eminently successful. His large knowledge of the theory of medicine, with his fine judgment and unremitting attention, insured his success and gave him a reputation second to no one. Medical men in difficult cases sought his counsel and advice. Dr. Herrick had a fine mind. Intellectually, he was a great man, with good perception, a splendid memory, critical judgment, fine taste, breadth and depth of thought, and a dignified bearing, he impressed one as a man of very superior endowments and acquirements. These qualities, with a powerful physical constitution and one of the finest temperaments, enable him to perform an amount of work almost incredible. His friendship was decided, warm and lasting; hence to his friends he was most generous; to the poor, benevolent. Yesterday he wrote two prescriptions. Last night at 11:15 he passed away. This evening as "the day went out the western gate" we laid him down to rest, the setting sun fitly symbolizing the sunset of his life. "For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return." Kansas, Ill. Aug. 20. Now that Tom Wade, Lee Warner, Zane Bland and B. A. Cummings have gone and got married, the matrimonial season may be said to have arrived, and from matches set in prospect, we have reason to fear that the disease will soon make its appearance in an epidemic form. Married - Barlow-Dugger-At the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. W. C. Dickson, Mr. H. C. Barlow of Effingham, to Miss Alice Dugger of Madison County. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 25, 1873 The murder trail of Melvin Duff, charged with killing Jesse Miller some two months ago in the southern part of the county, resulted in a verdict of fourteen years imprisonment in the penitentiary. The trail commenced on Thursday noon, last week, and the argument of the counsel was concluded on Saturday about two o'clock, when the jury retired, and after an absence of some four hours returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 9, 1873 Mr. Henry C. Nolte was married to Miss Lizzie Hoeny, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of John Hoeny, editor of the Democrat, yesterday morning at the Catholic Church in this city. There was a gay and festive scene at the residence of the bride's father in the evening. Owing to our forms being made up we are unable to give the particulars. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 23, 1873 The twentieth marriage anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Brown, on Tuesday evening, is reported to us as a very pleasant affair. The presents were many, beautiful and valuable, some being sent by friends from the East. One set gilt china comprised just one hundred pieces. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 30, 1873 From appearances, the panic has not seriously affected the matrimonial business of our town, as we had two weddings last week - J. B. Rissler, Esq., pro'r of the St. John's Hotel, to one of the handsomest and most accomplished young ladies in town; and Mr. Wm. Beck to Miss White. Chris Funk is the last of a long list who have departed from single blessedness. Chris has struggled a long time, successfully, too, with the fascinations of the gentler sex, and since he has succumbed, we wish him a happy future. Chris, here's health to you and your family. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 6, 1873 Last Thursday, Jacob A. Choate and Miss Harriet Wiles, all of Watson, were joined in the bonds of matrimony. Rev. Williamson was the officiating minister. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 13, 1873 W. H. Jackson, John Leper, Owen Scott and Henry Nolte are all keeping house. The matrimonial fever has raged fearfully this season, and no telling where it will stop. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 20, 1873 The sad accident which resulted in the death of Mr. Martin, of Watson, has cast quite a gloom over his many friends and acquaintances here. Obituary-About 12 o'clock last Thursday a highly respected citizen, Mr. John Martin, of the vicinity of Watson, was seen loading a box, which he had just purchased. While he was putting it into his wagon, his horses became frightened, and started to run, knocking him down producing concussion of the brain, from which he died about 2 o'clock Saturday morning. He was removed to the house of M. V. Parks, where he was kept under skillful medical treatment. On Saturday his remains were taken to his home near Watson, and on Sunday interred in the Watson cemetery. Rev. Mr. Shellenbarger, of Shelby county preached the funeral sermon to a very large concourse of sympathizing and mourning friends. Mr. Martin was the last but one of a family of seven children, and came to this country in 1840. He was about 42 years old, and enjoyed excellent health until the time of the accident. He leaves a wife, several children, and a large circle of friends to mourn his untimely loss. The procession, which was fully a half mile in length, consisting of many of the most worthy citizens of the county, many of whom had lived here for many years and had known him intimately during that time. A large number of those in attendance were old men, whose heads are whitened by the ley blasts of three score or more winters. To appreciate him as a gentleman and a citizen, one must know him. The writer of these lines has known him for years, and he knows of not one dishonest or dishonorable act during this period. His life has been one of honesty and plain dealing. He understood how to mind on ones business but his own, and realized that it is not the external but the internal adornment which fit a man for life. And in his loss, we deeply sympathize with the bereaved family, feeling that in him they have lost a noble husband and a loving father." The community has lost one of its best and most trustworthy citizens. An Old Friend The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 11, 1873 The funeral of Mrs. W. H. Hyden was preached in the Baptist church at Elliotstown, on last Sunday, by the Rev. D. Williamson, to a large and attentive audience. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 25, 1873 Billy Screeton and Minne Brahmstadt left for parts unknown last Friday night, much to Henry's discomfort. They have since returned, Billy says a fellow needs no license to get married in Missouri.