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The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, January 18, 1877 Death of Col. James W. Berry. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. H.C. Bradsby of this city, and as an old and prominent citizen of Fayette county, and its first circuit and county clerk when Effingham and Fayette formed but one county, he was well and favorably known among many of the older citizens of this county. (A lengthy article copied from the Fayette Democrat follows). Married. At Grace Church, San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 21st, 1876, by Rev. J. H.C. Boute, Sam N. Scott. Of Dutch Hill, Cal. (formerly of Lucas Tp., Effingham county, Ill.), to Miss Lizzie C. Williams of San Francisco. Passing Away. The past week has closed the earthly sojourn of several of our oldest citizens. Besides the demise of Daniel Rinehart, whose obituary is published in this paper, it becomes our sad duty to record the deaths of H. H. Mette and Frederick Korte, both of Green Creek, and among the oldest German settlers of the neighborhood. Mrs. Mintrup, widow of Frederick Mintrup, also one of the earliest settlers of the German colony which settled in this county, died last Monday at her farm residence about two miles Southeast of Effingham. She was a very aged lady, and well known and highly respected among her neighbors, both German and American. She was buried in the Catholic cemetery near this city. Death of Daniel Rinehart. Died at his residence, on the 8th, inst., in Watson township, Effingham county, after an illness of only a few days, Daniel Rinehart, aged 64 years. Mr. Rinehart was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, in the year 1812; of German descent. He was born and brought up on his father's farm, and received only the routine degree of education that was then given to thrifty farmer's sons. At the age of 25, to-wit: on the 9th day of February 1839, he married Barbara Kagay, of his native county, with whom he soon migrated to Illinois; and the young couple-their fortune consisting of honest hearts and willing hands-cast their destiny with the kind people and neighbors among whom he spent the remainder of his life...He was soon, however, elected a justice of the peace, and served well in this capacity until the year 1844, when he was elected treasurer and assessor of the county, and the proof of the ability and integrity that marked his official career here was his triumphant election to the office of county clerk in the year 1847. This office he held until 1869, except a term of four years-1852 to 1856-when Thomas M. Loy was clerk... He was the father of six children-two girls and four boys. He was an exemplary member of the M.E. church, a Mason, a Democrat until the Grangers organized their party, and a kind neighbor... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 22, 1877 Don't allow yourself to be "intimidated" Doctor, Joe Bruner got married last week, and kept the boys bumming around two or three nights trying to shivaree them. Joe somehow managed to evade them. Obituary. Died, Thursday morning, Feb. 15, 1877, in this city, A. B. Kagay, aged 74 years and 5 months. Deceased was born of German parents, in the state of Virginia, on Sept. 17, 1802, and did not learn to speak English until about 10 years old. His parents emigrated with him in his infancy to Fairfield county, Ohio, where he was raised on a farm. His education was limited, yet sufficient for all practical business purposes. He was married on the 17th day of August, 1826. In 1833 he moved to Findley, Hancock, county, Ohio, where he engaged in the mercantile business, with, however, but indifferent success. In 1841 he emigrated to Ewington, Ill., and engaged in the saddlery and harness business. In the fall of 1842 he was elected County Clerk, which office he filled for four years, being succeeded by Daniel Rinehart. In November 1853 he was elected County Treasurer and Assessor, which office he held until succeeded by G. W. Barcus, in 1860. As assessor he was required to traverse the entire county and visit every resident in it to take his assessment of taxable property hence no man was at that time so well acquainted with all the people in the county as the deceased. In 1861 he was elected Justice of the Peace of the city of Effingham, which office held until 1873. He also held the office of School Director and Town Treasurer for a number of years. In 1830 he joined the Old School Baptists and was ever since an active member of that church... His first wife died at Ewington, in the fall of 1857, and he was married again in September 1870(?) to Ursilla Miller a widow, who survives him. With his first wife he had five children-two sons and three daughters, of which one of the former and two the latter are only left to mourn his loss. Hymeneal. Truesdale-Ford-On last Tuesday, at the residence of the bride's parents, occurred the celebration of the nuptials of Mr. R. B. (Bob) Truesdale and Miss Louie Ford. (A lengthy article follows.) The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 1, 1877 Obituary. Died, At her residence in Lucas township, Mrs. Sarah Baty, wife of ex-Sheriff W. C. Baty, on the *th inst., after a painful illness of four weeks....Mrs. Baty was converted in 1859, and united with the Elliotstown Baptist church, of which she has ever remained a consistent member. She was born July 25th, 1840; not living quite two score years in this world of sorrow. Uncle Chancy Smith took a little jaunt last week and returned with his fair bride. Although Uncle Chancy is upwards of seventy he's just as happy as - Bob Truesdale. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 8, 1877 Little Lotta, only daughter of Mr. John C. Eversman, of this city, aged three years and two months, died of scarlet fever, Tuesday, at one o'clock. She was an unusually interesting, lovely and intelligent child, and her loss to her parents is an inexpressively painful one. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 15, 1877 Suicide-Squire Young, for several years a Justice of the Peace of Strasburg, Shelby county, Ill., committed suicide by hanging last Sunday evening. Cause not known. Union township items. Died, of the whooping cough, a son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U.A. Straud, aged respectively, ten and thirteen years; also an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Elliston, of whooping cough. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 22, 1877 One of those rare blessings, so seldom in the best regulated families, was vouchsafed a few days ago to Mr. Tony Hendelmeir, of this city. This time it's a boy, and pater familias is happy. And still they come. This time it's at Mr. Beaver's and Mr. Brunk's. At the former, it is a boy and at the latter a girl, and both pater familias are felicitous in the enjoyment of such providential blessings. Died. Mrs. Aaron Bricker, of Jackson township, aged 62 years, died at her residence in Jackson township, four miles southwest of Freemanton, on the 8th inst. The deceased was a very estimable lady, and highly respected in the community where she had lived for over twenty-five years. So far as the late bereavement of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Eversman, in the painful loss of a loveable three year old daughter could be repaired, it has been done in the shape of a little son, who put in an appearance Monday morning. Both mother and babe are doing exceedingly well. We hear of the marriage of our neighbor John Hightower, widower, to Miss Harriett McCann, the lady just entering the gloomy precincts of old maidenhood. It is also rumored that Andrew Cooper, who will be remembered as the "boss biscuit eater" of Watson, has "went and got married," Bully for Any, hope he get a good woman for life partner. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 29, 1877 The funeral of Mrs. Baty, lately deceased will be preached next Sunday, at the Baptist Church, at Elliotstown. Friends are kindly invited to attend. We regret to announce death of Ashby Tipsword, of Moccasin township. In his death Effingham county has lost one of its most valued citizens. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Smith gave an anniversary supper to a few relatives and friends last week. It was the sixth anniversary of their marriage. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, April 5, 1877 Deaths. The effect of the rough weather in March is plainly discernable from the numerous death in and about Effingham within the last eight or ten days, of which the following is a partial list, furnished us by Undertaker W. M. Thompson, of this city: On the 20th ult., a child of Mr. M. Russell, of this city, about six months old; on the 21st, a child of Henry Poe, three miles south of Effingham, about nine months old; on the 25th, an infant child of Fred Mintrup, this city; on the 25th, a boy of Jos. McClellan, this city, about eight months old; on the 26th, an infant child of Mr. Lecrone, near Watson; on the 27th, Mr. Mayfield, an old and well known citizen residing near Watson, aged about fifty years; on same day, a child of L. Martin, near Watson, about two years old; on the 29th, Mrs. Dr. Wright, of this city, aged 30 years; on the 30th, Charles Kellim, one of the oldest citizens of this county and city, aged 64 years; on same day, Mrs. Peters, this city, aged about 35 years; on April 1st, Mrs. Gloyd, of Summit township, aged 25 years; on same day, a five months-old son of A. B. Johnson, this city. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 10, 1877 We regret to announce the death of Jacob Fulle, one of the pioneer citizens of Teutopolis, who died last Monday, after a long and painful illness of two years duration. Deceased was an exemplary citizen and sincere Christian and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. On Friday last the pale messenger enter the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith, of this town, and summoned away their idolized son, Thomas, aged about five years. The funeral of the deceased boy was attended by the children of the Watson Union Sabbath School, each wearing the insignia of mourning. A large number of the relatives of the family attended the funeral from Effingham. About the same date Mr. Edward Thomasson, an old citizen of Jackson township, died. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 17, 1877 Elder Wall preached the funeral of the late Mrs. J. A. Claar. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 24, 1877 Mr. Arnold Kreke and Miss Diena Knoppe, both of this city, were joined to the bonds of matrimony last Tuesday morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. Youngman at the Catholic Church. In Memorium. Died-At her residence, in Elliotstown, May 7, Maria J., wife of W. J. Perkins. Mrs. Perkins was born in Brookville, Kentucky, January 31st, 1839. In 1862 she joined the Christian church at that place, and until death lived an exemplary Christian life. (More follows.) The wooden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McCann, of Loy Prairie, was celebrated on Saturday. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 31, 1877 H.B. Wagner is again a proud father, a sweet little daughter having recently been added to his household. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 7, 1877 A body was found in the alley in the rear of Register Opera House one morning last week...The body was that of Mr. Thomas Catt, a late resident of this city, and somewhat of a musician. When last seen he was on the shed in the rear of Mette's store organizing a concert. He was quarrelling with Madame Maria, his chief prima dona, and the supposition is that he fell of the roof and the cat-astrophe resulted in his untimely death. Married. At St. Anthony's church, Friday evening, June 1st, by Reverend Father Youngman, Mr. Thomas J. Cline to Miss Ida Anderson, all of this city. Obituary. Died, at Effingham, on the 31st, ult., Mr. Chas. W. Bourland, aged about forty-six years...His wife, who survives him, has for the past three years been and now is a confirmed invalid. He leaves a destitute and distressed family of four children...In the little cemetery at Watson his remains lie beside those of a doting mother... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 14, 1877 Miss Annie Myers, a former teacher in the West school, was married last Thursday evening to Mr. W. A. Dobbins, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Dobbins start out in life under the most pleasant auspices. Harry Barnes, the genial fireman of No. 40, of the Van line, was married last Thursday evening, to Miss Phoebe Maybee, and departed on a short bridal tour to St. Louis. Died-After years of suffering, our townsman, David Loy, one of the earliest settlers of Effingham, died at his residence this Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 21, 1877 Married-At the residence of the bride's parents, Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Hugo Heman, of Sigel, to Miss Emma Dubrock, of Cumberland county. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple started on an extensive wedding tour, to the Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, and other points of interest in the South. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 28, 1877 Obituary. Eva, daughter of Elisha and Livonia Scott, died at the residence of the parents in Watson township, June 21, 1877. Little Eva was born June 27, 1868. Her sickness lasted for nearly two weeks, during which time she suffered intensely. The funeral services were officiated by Rev. Wm. Wallis, at Loy Chapel, on the twenty-second inst., to a large audience of sympathizing friends. (Article contains no more factual information.) Notice: To whom it may concern, public notice is hereby given, that my wife, Emeline A., having left my bed and board, I warn all persons not to credit her on my account, as I will not be responsible for any of her contracts. June 21, 1877 - John M. Poe. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 12, 1877 Drowned. Two men working on the railroad bridge buttment at Ewington, John O'Harren and Richard Hawkins by name, while attempting to cross the Wabash in a wagon, near the bridge, last Tuesday evening, were drowned. Their bodies were not discovered until in the afternoon of the next day. O'H, was burned at Teutopolis and Hawkins at Ewington. Three other men in the wagon at the time saved themselves by swimming to the shore, and it was by their efforts that the horses also were saved. Hymneal. It is our pleasure this time to announce to the friends and acquaintances the nuptials of Miss Kate Feldhake and Henry Riesenbeck, who on the morning of July 10th united their single fortune in one common life partnership...She was attended by Miss - Riesenbeck and Miss Mary Wade...Mr. Riesenbeck was attended by Henry Feldhake and Henry Vogt... Nathan R. Davidson vs. Mary E. Davidson - Bill for Divorce. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 19, 1877 In memoriam. A Sad Bereavement. The pleasant home of Mr. J.M. Mette (or Motte), of this city, is again shrouded in deep gloom, having, after the painful loss of eight of her infant children, and the irreparable bereavement of her devoted and universally esteemed husband some seven years ago, now also lost her only daughter, Catharine Mary, wife of Dr. Schuette, Professor of St. Joseph's College, at Teutopolis. Mrs. Schuette, in the 24th year of her age, and married not yet quite a year, was taken sick with hemorrhage of the lungs about 10 o'clock Sunday night a week ago -- ** inst., -- and at 7 o'clock last Thursday evening she was a corpse. It has seldom been our lot to record a sadder event than the death of Mrs. Schuette, who was so suddenly, in the very prime of a happy life, called from earth to eternity...Her funeral, last Sunday morning, was perhaps the largest ever witnessed in Effingham.... At their preliminary trial before the Marshall Police Magistrate last week, S. S. Whitehead, charged with killing J.L. Ryan, waved an examination and gave the required bail--$4,000, for his appearance at circuit court. Fitzsimmons pleaded guilty to the charge of assault upon Ryan, and was fined $25. Young Whitehead, also arraigned for assault, was discharged. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, August 16, 1877 A young man named Before H. Shepherd, was struck dead by lightning at Olney during the prevalence of a thunder storm last Monday morning. Richard Eiche and Mrs. Robinson, his sister-in-law, were arrested last Sunday for living together in adultery, at the instance of Mr. Robinson, and a preliminary trial had before Esquire Nolte in the court house, and bail placed at $500 each, in default of which they were sent to jail...The parties remained in jail until Tuesday noon, when they plead guilty to the charges, and were fined seventy-six dollars together with their imprisonment, and set at liberty. Their people released them, and took a mortgage on his barber shop until he repays the amount. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, August 23, 1877 Death of a Fireman. Gustave Ewers, a member of the Effingham Hook and Ladder Company, died of liver complaint at his resident last Sunday afternoon. His funeral at the Lutheran church on Monday afternoon was attended by the H&L Co. in uniform. He was aged 38 years, and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely loss. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, August 30, 1877 W. S. Ryce, for many years a prominent citizen and dry goods merchant of Terre Haute, died at Grand Haven, Michigan, on Sunday, August 19th. Mr. Dick Smith, one of our generous-hearted, whole-souled fellows, was quietly married by Rev. Mr. Wallis, last Wednesday evening to Miss Mary E. Morgan, late of Bainbridge, N.Y. Much joy, Dick to you and your fair bride. China Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Sarrells celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their marriage by having a China wedding last Monday evening. (article continues and lists all gifts received.) A.R., in last week's Democrat, notes the marriage of Mr. John Gladson to Miss Eva Baker... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 6, 1877 Obituary. Died.-On Tuesday, August 28, 1877, at his father's residence, one and one half miles east of Elliotstown, Thomas D. Eliston, aged 31 years, 8 months and 9 days...The funeral sermon will be preached at the Baptist Church at Elliottstown, on Sunday, the 16th day of September, at 4 o'clock p.m. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 13, 1877 On last Sunday night Mrs. John W. Taylor living in the northeast part of our city died after a long and painful illness. Died, at the residence of his son, Noah Jennings, of Liberty township, Isham Jennings, on Friday, Sept. 7, '77, after a short but painful illness. Mr. Jennings was 72 years of age and had resided in this and Fayette counties for about 50 years. Obituary. Died, at the residence of his parents, two and one-half miles north-east of Mason, on Friday, Sept. 7, 1877, Wm. B. Turner, aged 16 years, 8 months and 18 days. After an illness of two days our beloved friend and companion was taken from us... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 20, 1877 Idler-Watson. It was a more joyous peal the Presbyterian bells rang out on the evening of Wednesday, the 12th, for they called the people to a wedding. A wedding, too, of more than ordinary interest, as one of the parties to it had many warm friends and had, also, been for a long time the church organist. Miss Jennie Watson, the bride, has been long and well known to Effingham people as a young lady of many excellent qualities of head and "heart." The bridegroom, Mr. Wm. Idler, is spoken of as a very fine young man, who stands well in his profession. (A lengthy description of the ceremony and gifts received follows.) Wonders never cease. On last Sunday morning, Wm. C. Baty, ex-sheriff, was married to Mrs. Emma McPherson of this place... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 27, 1877 J.M. Parkhurst and Miss Pitkin, of Watson township, were married a few evenings since. The bride's father objected, and a kind friend arranged a party at the residence of Esquire Loy, who performed the ceremony during the evening's entertainment. Dozier T. Reynolds, one of the oldest pioneers of Effingham county, was buried at Watson on last Saturday. He died of consumption after a long season of suffering. We are unacquainted, at present, with the particulars regarding his decease, and forbear any extended remarks, trusting that some kind friend will furnish us a sketch of his life and citizenship, which, of course, will be interesting to most of the people in the county. Yarletz-Hilleman - Dr. E. L. Yarletz and Miss Sophia Hilleman were married at the Lutheran church at Altamont, Sept. 16, 1877, by Rev. G. Hilleman. May long life, happiness and prosperity attend them. A man by the name of Williams, from Altamont, was put in jail on Monday night for very severely cutting one Stroble, of the same place. Just as we go to press, we are informed that Andrew Stroble of Altamont, has died of the wounds inflicted by Williams, how in jail. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 4, 1877 Mrs. Robinson, who has been living with Mr. Pape, of this place, died last Tuesday morning. She has been sick for some time and was thought to be improving until a short time previous to her death. Mrs. D. C. Loy, of Watson township, died at her residence last Thursday morning. She was buried at Loy Chapel cemetery. Rev. D. Williamson preached the funeral sermon. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 11, 1877 Married. On Tuesday, September 25th, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J. H. Loar, by brother minister P. H. Wagner; Mr. William Singleton, of Richmond, Va., to Miss Mollie Loar, of Altamont. We told you so. A wedding in high life. J. H. Ensign and Miss Hattie Brown are the happy couple. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 18, 1877 We hear of the death of two of the citizens of Jackson township. Mr. Wm. Cameron, who has long lingered with consumption. The other, Chas. I. Smith, who was taken with fever and was salivated, and died from its effects. On last Sunday evening Mr. John Alt and Miss Te Wade were married at the bride's residence in this city. Obituary. Died.-Near Edgewood, Effingham county, Ill., October 8, 1877, David Allen Nirider, aged 19 years and 6 months, departed this life at the residence of his father. Died.-At Mason, October 6, 1877, William Roberts, son of H.R. and Mrs. Roberts, aged 5 years and 13 days. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 8, 1877 John Loar is the father of a little girl since last week. The only daughter, aged twelve years, of Mr. L. G. Archer, of Marshall, Clark county, was kicked by a horse on Saturday, 27th ult., from the effects of which she died on the following night. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 22, 1877 Died, at her residence three miles west of Watson, on Sunday, November 11, Mrs. Mary Cincaid (sic). Deceased was born in Kentucky in 1819, & moved to Ohio in 1823. She was married in 1837 to George Kincaid, who departed this life some years ago. Sister Kincaid united with the M.E. church in 1856, and lived a consistent Christian ever since...The funeral ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Frank Loy. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 29, 1877 The sad intelligence of the death of Rev. Wm. Dickson has just reached us. Rev. D. was a former citizen of our town for nearly two years, and a devoted minister of the M.E. Church for some seventeen years. His home at the time of his death was Bellemonte, Wabash Co., Ill., though he died at Olney, Ill. He leaves a wife and five small children to mourn his sad demise. On the 13th inst. Mrs. Lawson, wife of Jno. Lawson, committed suicide at Xenia by blowing the whole top of her head off with a musket. She sent the children out of the house to play when she committed the act. It was her second attempt, her first attempt being made by jumping into a well. This (Wednesday) evening the nuptials of Miss Ella Gillmore and Mr. Thompson will be celebrated at the residence of the bride's parents hear Edgewood. The relatives and a few intimate friends of the bride went from our city to attend the ceremony. Miss Gillmore is the daughter of Mr. J.L. Gillmore, one of our oldest and most influential citizens, which makes the wedding a noted event in Edgewood society. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 6, 1877 Union township. Mr. John Wood, Wm. Hills, Samuel Williams and John Wilson are all once more happy fathers. They are all girls. Bad luck to the girls. Jackson Jargon. Our usually quiet neighborhood was enlivened by a wedding on Tuesday of last week. Mr. C. Wilmeth led to the bridal altar Miss Eliza Rablard, Rev. T. M. Griffith tying the knot. No cards. No cake. Below we give the names of the parties to whose marriage licenses were issued during the month of November... Louis Kemp-Laura Robinson Joseph L. Long-Rosetta J. Clesson Warner M. Pfenninger-Sarah M. Boyd J.C. Loy-Malinda J. Wiley Edward J. McWilliams-Mary M. Holland Ezra W. Foucht-Mary E. Stair Jacob Young-Sarah C. Bryant Henry B. Scrabbing-Catharine Doedtmann Gottfried Traub-Elizabeth Gabel Frederick Plinke-Laura Evasse John Dellon-Hessie Crittenden Andrew C. Buckmaster-Anna Klasing Joseph Lanus-Bernardina Schuler John A. Reed-Millie A. Redding Edward T. Mahin-Alice A. Briggs Charles W. Wilmeth-Eliza C. Ballard Jno. Thompson-Ella S. Gillmore Thomas Cox-Elizabeth Martin Miss Lida Dutton, of Moccasin, was burned to death on Monday last. Her clothes caught fire from the fire place. She was about 18 years old. Mrs. Dutton, of this place, received a telegram announcing the sad event on Monday, and went over to join in the sad affliction. Marriages. At the residence of M. Redding Nov. 18, by Rev. T. M. Griffith, Mr. Jno. A. Read with Miss Millie A. Redding of Mason township. At the residence of the Bride's father Benj. Ballard, Nov. 27th, Mr. Carlous Wilmoth to Miss Eliza C. Ballard, all of Jackson Township, by Rev. T.M. Griffith. That Wedding. I was one of the fortunate ones whose name were written on the dainty envelopes containing a bidding to the marriage of Mr. John Thompson and Miss Ella Gillmore, on Wednesday evening of last week. (A lengthy article continues.) Shumway Chips. Thomas Cox and Elizabeth Melton, of Wolf Creek, were joined in the bonds of wedlock last Thursday. No cake no cards. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 13, 1877 Mr. Tom Lytle, and Miss C. B. Silvers will be married at the residence of the bride's father next Thursday (this) evening. Mattoon Commercial. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 20, 1877 Last Thursday, "Doc" Harper, son of Wm. Harper, was out hunting a few miles southeast of this city and by a little carelessness lost his life. Mr. Harper was standing on a stump with the stock of his gun resting on the inclined side of the "cut," and with his arm resting on the muzzle, when the gun slipped, the hammer striking the edge of the stump in its descent, and discharging the full contents of the load into his left side inflicting a ghastly wound from which he died in a few hours. The number of accidents of this nature is really alarming. Our exchanges come laden with them from all quarter. Mr. John M. Scaiefs and Miss Harriet Roch, both of Effingham county, Ills., were joined in the bonds of matrimony at the bride's residence near Altamont, Wednesday, Dec. 12th, by Rev. N. B. Cookney. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 27, 1877 Albin Smith, of Clay county, was killed last week by having a tree fall on him. Joseph Feldhake, sr., departed for Jacksonville, Florida, last week, where he was summoned by telegram to the sick bed, perhaps death bed. Of his oldest son, who is a consumptive, and who went there some months ago in search of health. A hymeneal. Last Thursday evening at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. H. B. Thompson to Miss Jennie Williams, daughter of O.B. Williams of this city. Rev. G. A. Pollock officiating.