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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, January 2, 1879 A Mr. Bruner, brother to Mrs. Wise whose husband died at the hospital week before last, died at Mrs. Wise's residence here last Thursday evening, and was taken to the Watson cemetery for interment Friday. This makes the third death in this family within the past three weeks, and all buried at the expense of the county. Week before last, Mr. C. S. Loomis, of this city, and Miss Mina Bard, of Sodom, Ohio, were married at the latter city, and are now in Effingham enjoying their honeymoon... Mason Splinters. Mrs. Maggie Marlow, who for a long time has been suffering with a cancer in the breast, died on Thursday night. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, January 23, 1879 Wm. Sanders and Miss Susan Allen, of Cumberland county, were unite din matrimony last Wednesday, by Squire Nolte. Cumberland county's candidates for matrimony are unanimous in the selection of our city as a place in which to get married. A three year old daughter of Mr. Fraixier, a bridge carpenter on the Vandalia line, died Sunday morning of membranous croup. Her remains were taken to Vandalia for interment, at which place the parents formerly resided. At this season of the year croup is especially prevalent among children, and increased care of the little ones should be taken. Mr. Clemens Uptmor, the Fourth, one of Teutopolis' most successful and energetic business men, died last Sunday morning of lung fever. Mr. Uptmor was designated as the fourth for the reason that there are three others of the family bearing the same name. By his death Teutopolis has lost a very valuable citizen, whose absence will leave a void not easily filled. W. B. Cooper and sister were summoned by telegram last Wednesday to the deathbed of their father, who died at his residence in Denmark, Iowa, on the following day. Mr. Cooper was taken seriously ill some three weeks ago, and a change in his disease for the better gave hopes for his final recovery, but a relapse carried him suddenly away. Mrs. Malone, a poor lady who lived out near the fair grounds, died Sunday night from cold and exposure. Her remains were interred in the city cemetery, Monday afternoon. Mason Splinters. Died, on Sunday, Jan 12, 1878 of pneumonia, Mr. Merritt B. Redding. Mr. Redding was one of our oldest citizens, respected by all who knew him. He was a veteran soldier in the Mexican war, and also participated in the late rebellion. Married, on Thursday evening, Jan. 16, 1879, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Pierce Goodnight, of Edgewood, to Miss Alice Leatherman, Squire McDonald officiating. Elliottstown News. Married. On Wednesday the 15th inst., by B. B. Williams, Esq., Miss Susan J. Bell to Mr. Wm. P. Greenawalt. Miss B. is a daughter of Mr. J. N. Bell and is a great favorite in our society. Mr. G. is well known in this community and is certainly one of our rising young men. Teutopolis Items. John F. Waschefort died this (Monday) morning, at one o'clock. Funeral takes place Thursday, Jan. 23. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, January 30, 1879 Jesse R. Surrells. As stated last week, we this week give a brief history of the eventful life of our late esteemed county treasurer, Jesse R. Surrells. We say a brief history, for a full narration of the interesting incidents of his long, honorable and useful life would fill a volume. Jesse R. Surrells was born in Virginia, January 10, 1803, and at the time of his death, January 21, 1879, was aged 76 years and 11 days. He was of French extraction, his grandfather having come to America with Lafayette in the days of the Revolution, and served in the war. His ancestors settled in Virginia after the close of the Revolution, and at the age of eleven Jesse F., together with his father and family, emigrated to Kentucky, where they remained for a time, and then removed to Indiana. In 1831, at the age of 28, Mr. Surrells came to Clay county, Illinois, where he resided, with the exception of short intervals, until 1854, when he came to Effingham county, and has resided here continuously until the time of his death. He was married three times, having five children by his first wife, five by the second, and one by the third, his present widow. Of these, one by the first, W. P. Surrells, three by the second, and the one by his present widow, survive him. As may be inferred from his connection with the early history of our county, his life was checkered and eventful; but through it all wells irresistibly to the surface the motto, HONESTY. (A very lengthy article continues.) John F. Waschefort. The Democrat had hoped that some one more familiar with the life of Mr. Waschefort would furnish us with his obituary but in the absence of such historical sketch we have been able to collect only the following. John Ferdinand Waschefort was born in Germany, Jan. 9th, 1811, and at the age of 24 emigrated to America, settling in Cincinnati in 1837, and becoming a partner in the firm of Waschefort & Vennemann, dealers in and manufacturers of rope, etc. Two years later the Teutopolis colony was organized, and Mr. Waschfort, as one of the principal founders came with the colonists to enjoy its benefits and share in its hardships. He had resided in Teutopolis continuously from the time of its colonization to the time of his death, Jan. 20th, 1879. He at once, upon the foundation of the colony, embarked in the mercantile business, which adopted avocation he resolutely prosecuted with merited success to the date of his demise. He left surviving him four children-a son, Ferdinand Wascheford, unmarried and still residing in Teutopolis; Mrs. C. Eversman, of our city, Mrs. Catherine Specker, of Cincinnati, whose husband is a member of the firm of Speeker, Buddeeke & Co., and Elizabeth Hackmann, whose husband is a member of the banking firm of Hackmann, Hengehald & Co., of the same city. During his residence in our county Mr. Waschefort accumulated considerable wealth, which he leaves by will equally distributed between his four children. His son, Ferdinand Waschefort, and son-in-law Dr. Eversman, of our city, are the executors of his estate, by whom his business enterprises in this city and Teutopolis will be continued for the present. Mr. Waschefort's business energy was the secret of his success, and he has left his imprint upon the material growth of Teutopolis and that of our city and county. His funeral obsequies last Thursday morning were attended by a very large concourse of friends and acquaintances in the village of his residence, and many of the old settlers of our county and citizens of our city followed his remains to their last resting place. All vied with each other in the feeling that a good and useful man had been lost to the community-one of the pioneers of our county. Moccasin Day's Doings. Mrs. Emma Hosterman, whom I reported dangerously ill in my last communication, died January 17th, and was interred in the Moccasin cemetery Sunday, the 19th inst. Eberle Short Stops. Married at the residence of the bride's parents the 19th inst. Dr. R. H. Shamhart to Miss Hagan. The bride is of Lucas. The doctor of Blue Jasper. Mrs. Parmelit Wood, wife of Talman Woody died at one o'clock the 22d inst. Her sickness was of only about a week's duration. She was 25 years of age and had been married but a few months. Mason Splinters. The announcement of the death of Jesse R. Surrells cast a gloom over the countenances of his many friends here. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 6, 1879 Almost a Centenarian. Mr. Ensign Mitchell, of Edgar county father of Calvin Mitchell of this county, died at his home in Edgar county week before last in the ninety first year of his age. The following obituary notice appeared in last week's Paris Gazette, which, for its interest here we give in full. He was born in Whitehall county, New York, March 3d, 1787 two years before our present form of government was organized one year before the first settlement in Ohio...In 1815, he married Elizabeth Calvin in Ohio, where he lived until 1830, when, with his family, wife and seven children, he moved to Edgar Co., Illinois, into the homestead where he lived and died, 1-1/4 miles south of Bloomfield. They had 10 children born to them-all honorable, valuable citizens. The sons are, Calvin, who lives near Effingham, Ill., Capt. Samuel and Lieut. John Mitchell, who live near Bloomfield, both of whom honored themselves by faithful service in the army, during the Rebellion, and rank among our most enterprising and honorable citizens...(Article is quite lengthy). A ten year old son of Peter Beaver, who lives three miles west of Effingham, died of lung fever last Wednesday, and was buried in the city cemetery. An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Gravenhorst, aged three months, died of whooping cough last Wednesday, and was buried in the Lutheran cemetery on the following day. Mr. Elverton E. Hill, a brakeman on the Vandalia, was married last Friday evening to Miss Mary E. Hammond, by Rev. Gibson. Mrs. Ann Spitler, wife of Wesley Spitler, died at her residence near Montrose, last Wednesday morning, of lung fever, in the sixty-seventh year of her age. Mrs. Spitler lived for several years in our city, and while here her very amiable nature attracted to her a large circle of friends, who attended her funeral on Thursday afternoon. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss, who have the sympathy of many friends in this city. Thomas M. Loy, our night patrolman, was married at Altamont, last Sunday, to Miss Martha Bryan. Elliottstown News. A little son of John Green died on the 21st. The arrivals for this week were a boy, at Noah Merry's and a girl at Newton Blunt's. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 13, 1879 Eberle Short Stops. Married-On the evening of the 4th inst., Mr. Robert Evans, of Union township, and Mrs. Tharpe, a comely widow of Lucas. Mason Splinters. Mr. Wm. Hans, an old German citizen of Edgewood, died on Saturday last, and was interred on Sunday under the auspices of the Masonic order. Some of the fraternity were present from Effingham. Deceased leaves a widow, the only member of his family, in good circumstances. In Memoriam. Mrs. Ann Spitler died of acute bronchitis at her residence near Montrose at 9-1/2 o'clock, A.M., January 29th, 1879, aged 67 years 10 months and 24 days. Mrs. Spitler was sick only one week, and although dangerous from the beginning, she retained her consciousness up to within a hour of her death. She was born in Luray, Page county, Virginia, (the city containing the newly discovered cave,) being the oldest daughter of D. and B. Varner. She united with the Baptist church early in her life, of which denomination she proved to be a life-long member, and was baptized by Elder N. C. Booton on the 13th of July, 1832. On the 19th of September, 1833, she was married to Wesley Spitler, by whom she had ten children, of whom five died in infancy, and five are yet living. She was for many years a resident of Indiana, where her exemplary habits and amiable nature drew to her a host of friends; and in 1865, together with her husband and family removed to Effingham, and after a few years' residence here, to Montrose... Local Points. Mrs. T. Sloan died last Friday morning of quick consumption, and was interred in the city cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Sloan was the daughter of O. P. McCain. Mayor Gwin was notified last week by the Mayor of Pana that a man named D. H. Darby, from Effingham county, had died in that city. He requested Mayor Gwin to make inquiries concerning the deceased, and if he had any relatives here to notify them of his death. Mayor Gwin failed to find anyone who knew deceased. Mr. Samuel Flowers and Miss Mollie Klink were married yesterday evening at the residence of the bride's parents, in our city, by Rev. L. Frefe. Mr. Flowers is a brakeman on the Vandalia, possessing many fine qualities of character, and Miss Mollie is too well known in our city to require any complimentary comments. A special telegram from Sedalia, Mo., to the St. Louis Republication, of last Friday, announced the death by the cars of John Kelley, of Ft. Scott, Kansas. From the description given we gather the belief that the person who death is referred to was the son of "Spell" Kelley, a former resident of this county. The telegram stated that deceased was a brakeman living at Ft. Scott, both of which statements tally with the avocation and residence of Mr. Kelley's son. We trust, however, that our inference is in error. Personals. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Duddleson were called to Brownstown last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Duddleson's father. Mrs. Casper Nolte went to St. Louis last Wednesday evening to attend the funeral of Charles P. Seiner, nephew to Mr. Nolte. Mr. Siener was a wholesale leather dealer of that city, who was personally well known in our city. Richard Robinson, youngest son of Hon. James C. Robinson, died recently near Ft. Worth, Texas. Dick, at one time, was a resident of our city. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 20 18, 1879 Elizabeth Reed of this county was executed at Lawrenceville on the 23d day of May, 1845, for poisoning her husband, Leonard Reed, on the 20th of August, 1844. About 5,000 people witnessed the hanging - Robinson Constitution. Local Points. Little Lizzie Bowen celebrated her fifth anniversary yesterday, (Tuesday) and had quite a number of her young friends present. Mr. Joseph Nolte, of St. Louis, brother to Caspar Nolte of this city, died very suddenly last Thursday at his home in St. Louis. Mr. Nolte and his son Charles attended the funeral on Sunday. A nephew of Mr. Nolte's died in the same city only a few days before. Mr. Jeremiah Eliston and Miss Sarah E. Shouse were married last Thursday evening at the residence of Judge Jones, his honor, the Judge, sealing the bonds. Miss Shouse was not quite of age, but the consent of her guardian being obtained, the match was consummated. Miss Belle Hawley, daughter of Rev. Hawley, formerly a Methodist minister in our city, will be married next Wednesday evening at the residence of her mother in St. Louis, to Mr. F. D. Turner, an attorney of that city. Many of Miss Belle's old friends here were favored with invitations. Miss Katie Bradsby, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bradsby, will be united in matrimony to-day (Wednesday) to Mr. Frank W. Burnett, of Edwardsville, Ill., the nuptials being celebrated at St. Louis, Bishop Ryan officiating. Mr. Bradsby left Monday evening for St. Louis, to be present at the ceremony... Henry Krone, of St. Francis township, brother-in-law to Edward Sonnen, of our city, died very suddenly last Thursday morning, with a sinking chill. He retired Wednesday evening about nine o'clock in his usual health, and was dead four hours afterwards. After a lingering and protracted illness, Mrs. Joseph Koester, s**, died at her residence, one mile northeast of the city, on Wednesday night last, and was buried in the Catholic cemetery Friday forenoon. Deceased was one of the earliest settlers in this part of the county, and was well and favorably known in both this city and surrounding country. Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Duddleson were again summoned to Brownstown last Thursday, this time by the death of Mrs. D.'s father. Week before last they were called to attend the funeral of Mrs. D.'s mother. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 27, 1879 Little Prairie Palaver. Arrival at Tom Anderson's - a boy. Report from Loy prairie is that Frank Scott was very ecstatic Wednesday, and don't give a darn for "mustache cups" now-it's a boy. On the 18th inst., Noah Pontias and Miss Jennie Marshall were united in matrimony. Dr. Hollen officiating. Noah was in the first stage of bachelorhood, but Cupid was too much for him. Wm. Norton, of Greenup, and Miss Mary J. Gillespie were married last Tuesday at Altamont, where they took the train for Greenup, their future residence. Eberle Short Stops. Mr. Steph. Warner and Miss Emma Craig "took a notion" to pump the fabled broom stick together, one day last week, consequently there will be more work for Viatic. Moccasin Day's Doings. Mrs. Knapp wife of Franklin Knapp died of lung fever last Thursday morning. Her remains were taken to Bellville for interment. Local Points. The Vandalia line very courteously placed a special train at the services of the relatives and friends of Mr. Buckley, last Sunday, for the purpose of taking his remains to Terre Haute for burial. George Allen, living in Gillenwaters' old hotel building, died last Thursday morning of typhoid pneumonia. He had been sick only a week, and leaves a wife and five children, in destitute circumstances. In company with other invited guests ye local spent Tuesday evening of last week in Mr. J. J. Miller's rooms, the event being the celebration of the thirty-first anniversary of his birth. Patrick Giles, an old brakeman on the Indianapolis division of the Vandalia line, was killed at Coatstown, near Greencastle, last Friday night. Mr. Giles had cut the engine from the train while it was in motion for the purpose of enabling the engine to run forward and get water, and in attempting to get back upon the engine fell upon the track, the whole train passing over his body. Deceased was about 35 years of age. Personals. Mr. Wm. Norton, a carpenter of the Vandalia road, was married last week in our city to Miss Mary B. Gillespie. James Johnston went to St. Louis this morning to attend the marriage of his sister-in-law, Miss Belle Hawley, this evening. John Buckley's Bier. It is Followed to the Grave by a Large Concourse of Friends. The Last Sad Tribute of Respect to the Remains of the Dead Engineer...Although known to be dangerously ill for the past month, the announcement of his death last Friday morning produced a shock throughout the city, for he was favorably known all over it. Mr. Buckley for the past twenty years has been a railroad engineer, and an employee of railroads for the past twenty-five years. He was born at Johnstown, Penn., April 20th, 1830, and after attaining his manhood came west, in the winter of '33-4. He began railroading as a section hand on the T. H. & I. Railroad, now the east division of the Vandalia line, from which position by a series of hard-earned promotions he gradually rose to that of an engineer, which position he held continuously on the road of his adoption to the time of his death... In accordance with the desire of his family his remains were interred in the city cemetery at Terre Haute last Sunday...Arriving at Terre Haute a few minutes after eleven, the procession proceeded at once to the cemetery under escort of the Masonic fraternity of that city, where the remains were interred with Masonic rites conducted by the order of our city. The procession, consisting of Masonic orders...with six old compatriots at the throttle, Nicholas Dodson, John McEvil, Harrison T. Eddy, C. H. Busse, John Bell and Michael Redding acting as pall bearers... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 6, 1879 Island Grove. Christopher Blievienich and Charlotte Hetzer were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, at the Lutheran church, on Tuesday last, (February 2*) by Rev. H. H. Holterman. Elliottstown News. The wife of C. C. Cunningham presented him with a bouncing boy last Monday; also a female arrival at Anthony Lenta's on Tuesday. A report has just reached this neighborhood to the effect that Rev. T. S. Wall is dead but as it came from an unreliable source we trust it may prove to be incorrect. Eberle Short Stops. Benj. Gossman concluded that it was not good for man to live alone, therefore he appropriated unto himself one Mrs. Roe nee Agrue. Death of William Haddock. Died, at Champaign, Illinois, on the morning of February 27, 1879, William Haddock, editor of the "Champaign Times," aged 57 years... (a lengthy article continues.) Local Points. Father Shouse, whose departure to reside with his son at Davenport, Iowa, was noticed not long since in the Democrat, died at that place last week. Mr. Shouse was a very old gentleman, and was feeble when he left here. He was an old resident of the our county, and many of his old associates will be pained to learn of his death. We omitted to state last week that Mr. Buckley did not leave his wife and five children in needy circumstances. Besides his unencumbered property here, he left a life insurance policy of $4,500 in the Masonic benefit company, which will leave Mrs. Buckley and children quite a competency. Her parents live at St. Mary, Ill., where she will probably reside after the business of the estate is settled. Death of John M. Mette. After long and patient suffering, John M. Mette, of this city, died at the residence of his mother on last Sunday, 2nd inst. He was born on the 29th day of July, 1851, and at his death was, therefore, 28 years, 11 months and 4 days old. Up to his 21st year he had enjoyed very good health, but in the spring if 1872 he was suddenly, and without any apparent premonition, attacked with a severe spell f hemorrhage of the lungs, from the effects of which he gradually became reduced to such a degree that his life was seriously despaired of by his physicians, and when, in July following, he started for Lincoln, Nebraska, no one acquainted with his enfeebled condition believe that he would reach that city alive...He is the last of twelve children, seven sisters and four brothers, besides his father, having preceded him, which leaves Mrs. Mette the sole survivor of this once happy family. She has the sympathy of the entire community in this her sore and irreparable bereavement. Loy Prairie Murmurings. Wm. S. Rice and Miss Mary C. Jones were married last Sunday evening. Squire Loy officiated. Watson Whispers. Died-On the 28th ult., Mary L., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Boggs. She was a bright little girl of eight years of age, and her early death is a sad bereavement to her doting parents. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 13, 1879 Vent Whittlings. Dan Fredrick in his ecstatic joy, exclaimed, "It's a nine pound boy." Altamont Notes. Mr. Ashiel Sprote was married last week, to Miss Sovems, a daughter of Joseph Sovems a prominent farmer of this neighborhood. Island Grove. The following named persons will be confirmed at the St. Paul Lutheran church, this spring: Henry Gust, Henry Shineraiety, Henry Bilevernicht, and Misses Anna Piel, Emma Fritcher, Alvenia Gust, Anna Luckner and Bertie Rimholz. Mason Splinters. A young man, by the name of Jesse Hillman, living two miles north of Mason, was killed by a falling tree Saturday morning last. Moccasin Day's Doings. Mrs. Lowery, wife of James Lowery, died of lung fever on the 28th of February, and was buried in the Moccasin cemetery. Mr. Lowery is now lying in a precarious condition of the same disease. Local Notes. A twelve-pound boy at Henry Nolte's residence, last Friday morning. On last Wednesday morning William Schultz, engineer at Mr. H. Bernhard's mill, at Shumway, was instantly killed by the bursting of the steam chest. A piece of the cylinder struck him in the forehead imbedding itself in his brain, and causing instantaneous death. Coroner Hoffman was summoned by telegraph, but before his arrival Squire Ross impaneled a jury and held an inquest over the remains. Many were the astonishments produced last Friday morning by the rumored death of John A. Wade, brother to Tom Wade, of our city...Deceased was about 45 years of age, and has been a resident of our city for some seven or eight years. He was born at Jacksontown, Licking county, Ohio, where he resided up to the time of his removal here. He was a quiet, inoffensive, yet valuable citizen of exemplary habits, and leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. His remains...were interred in the Catholic cemetery Monday morning. Personals. Supervisor Ashbaugh was called home from the meeting last week by the serious illness of his oldest child a boy of about eight years of age, and we learn this his son has since died. Last Saturday, Mr. Ed Wills took the remains of Milo Eames, the engineer that was killed at Long Point in July 1875, to Washington, Ind., for re-interment. The remains were unrecognizable. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 20, 1879 Altamont Notes. Married, at the residence of the brides parents, last Thursday evening, by Esq. Elliott. Mr. Clem Brown and Miss Martha Davis. The bride is a daughter of Mr. Henry Davis of the Altamont house, and the groom is a son of Mr. H. H. Brown, one of the prominent merchants of this place. Greenland Items. Mr. Albert Carpenter died week before last, leaving a wife and infant son. Elliottstown News. Died-On Monday the 10th inst., of pneumonia, Patrick Baty, aged about 72 years. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Barcus, at the Baptist church, on Wednesday, after which the interment took place at the King cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife and two children in destitute circumstances. Married-On Tuesday the 11th inst., by B. B. Williams, Esq., Miss Roenna Stephens to Mr. J. L. Roberts. Leith Prairie Items. J. Nash, an old resident hero died of consumption last Wednesday. Mason Splinters. Died-On Monday, March 10th, of dropsy, Mrs. Jacob Strawer. Also, on Wednesday, March 12th, of consumption, Mrs. Benjamin Greene. Local Notes. Any scarcity of locals this week is attributable to the fact that the junior editor of this paper, Mr. Geo. M. LeCrone, is to be married this evening, to Miss Frances K. Nitcher. Miss Lane, a widowed lady of an advanced age, living in our city, died last Thursday night of pneumonia. Deceased was a sister to Mrs. J. G. Bushier. Her remains were interred in the cemetery on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Ella Jones, of Newton, nee Miss Ella Johnson, a lady who remained in our city a part of two summers, taking music lessons, and she made many friends among our young people, died very suddenly last week at her home in McLean county. Mrs. Jones was but recently married and her death will be learned by her friends here with much sorrow. N.D. Clutter, the insurance agent and mail carrier, we understand is to be married at Washington City this evening to Mrs. Kelley, a sister to his former wife. Mr. Clutter and wife will soon return to our city and take up their residence here. Personals. J. J. Miller returned from Iowa last Thursday, where he was summoned by the illness of his father. Mr. Miller started on the first train, but his father died before he arrived at his home. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 27,1879 Mason Splinters. Died-On Monday, March 17, 1879, of consumption, Joseph Graham. Deceased was afflicted for a long tie. While in the army he had a horse shot from under him, the horn of the saddle penetrating his breast, since which time he was an invalid. Married-On Wednesday, March 19, at the residence of the bride, by Elder Campbell, Mr. Wm. Davis to Miss Laura Leith. Also, at the residence of the bride's father, Wm. Redding to Miss Rosetta Smith. Vent Whittlings. A little boy stopped at Jeff Smith's last Wednesday night, and Jeff has concluded to raise him. At the Wedding..Mr. George LeCrone and Miss Frankie Nitcher...(A lengthy article follows which describes the wedding and gifts received.) The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, April 3, 1879 Items from Lucas. Mr. Smart, a comely bachelor, and Miss Agrue, both of this township, were united by the ties that bind, on the 27th ult. Squire Davis was the guilty party that perpetrated the deed. Local notes. Mrs. R. B. Truesdale gave birth to a ten pound girl last Saturday morning, and Bob is happy, if he is out in Kansas. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, April 24, 1879 Mrs. Gregg, mother of Mrs. S. V. Harrington, celebrated her fifty-fourth birthday last Friday by inviting to her residence a company of her elder friends. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 1, 1879 Mason Splinters. Married, Thursday 24th inst., Mr. Winteringer to Miss Allice Oberlin, all of Mason. Died. Flack-Of typhoid pneumonia, April 14th, 1879, at the residence of her cousin, J. A. Flack, of this city, Miss Sarah E. Flack. Sister Flack was born in Joe Daviess county, Illinois, May 5, 1843, was left an orphan at the early age of four years, was educated at the Female Seminary at Rockford, Illinois, came to Effingham in the year 1865, made her home with her aunt, Mrs. Joshua Bradley, until the summer of 18*6, since that time her home has been with her cousin when not engaged in teaching... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 8, 1879 T. M. Uker's Varieties. Harry Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Martin died April 27th, aged about six years. Also on the 21st, an infant of Mr. and Mrs. F. Green. Two weeks ago J. Ross and Miss Ella Bricken were married, thus ending a short courtship of about three years. Local Points. Mrs. Carlisle, wife of Conductor Carlisle of the Paducah road, died at Streator last Wednesday. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 15, 1879 Toad Prairie Items. Another knot tied-Bennie Weatherholt, of Latona to Miss Irene Evans. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 22, 1879 Altamont Notes. The invitations to the wedding of W. Mannering and Miss Sallie Davis are out. Jackson News. Uncle Jonathan Martin, one of the oldest settlers of our county, died 8th inst. He was a good honest man, as were most of the pioneers of our county. Born-To Mrs. Elisha Tucker, a girl; to Mrs. Joseph Tucker, a boy. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 29, 1879 Watson Whispers. Sweet sixteen was the signal for an enjoyable birthday party at Henry Loy's residence last Wednesday, Miss Ella Loy being the centre of attention. Altamont Notes. Mrs. Elliot, wife of Squire Elliot, died last Monday. Married-At the M.E. church last Thursday evening, by Elder Davis, father of the bride, Miss Sallie Davis and Mr. W. Mannering... Elliottstown News. Died-on Friday morning May 23d, of dysentery, little Rachel, daughter of Logan and Mollie Blunt, aged about eight years. Mrs. Holdstman, wife of John Holdtsman, living three miles east of town, died on Monday of last week, of rheumatism. Local Points. Saturday, May 31st, being Master Hugh Skeggs' 4th birthday he will be most happy to receive any of his young friends who will do him the honor of calling. Hours of Reception 4 till 8 P.M. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 5, 1879 Mason Splinters. On Wednesday last Wm. Stroble, a German farmer living in West township, was kicked by a mule, from the effect of which he died almost instantly...Mr. S.. had been a resident of West about 13 years, and had accumulated a good farm and surroundings. He leaves a large family. Local Points. Last Wednesday H. B. Wagner was called to Mahoney City, Penn., by the sudden and unexpected death of his brother. Wm. Wagner. Mr. W. went to be present at the funeral. Obituary. Mrs. Maggie Murphy died at the residence of her parents near Elliottstown May 24th 1879 - aged 27 years. Mrs. Murphy was born to the state of Indiana in 1852 and moved to this state with her folks when quite young. She was married to Mr. Murphy, of Effingham, about nine or ten years ago, and since her marriage has resided out of this county for the past two years at Sedalia, Missouri... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 26, 1879 Moccasin Day's Doings. Wm. Melton and Melvina Tipsword were united in the holy bonds of matrimony last week. Mrs. Cramer, a lady about 60 or 70 years old is lying dangerously ill of cancer. Her recovery is impossible. Local Points. Mr. Joseph Schwerman and Miss Mary Ungrum were married last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Christian Alt, jr., and Miss Mary Koester were married at the residence of the bride's parents yesterday evening. Watson Whisperings. Married, on Saturday evening last, at the residence of Wm. Surrells, Mr. Henry Surrells to the widow of the late Joseph Guiatt - all of Watson. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 3, 1879 Local Points. The appearance of another girl at C. H. Nolte's last Sunday night made Heim Bros' beer the ruling drink Monday. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 10, 1879 Jackson News. I extend my best wishes to friend Loy and lady, and hope they may enjoy connubial bliss. Elliottstown News. Mrs. Hand died on the 3rd inst., aged about 70 years. Mrs. H. has been an invalid for the past year. She was buried at the King cemetery last Saturday. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 17, 1879 Local Points. Mr. James F. Love and Miss Hattie Barrows were married last Thursday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents on the West-side, Rev. Gibson officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Unterreiner celebrated their silver wedding last Wednesday evening, and a large company of invited friends with congratulations and presents attended. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 31, 1879 Altamont Items. A child o N.V. Barlow died on Wednesday last from the summer complaint. It was buried in the Union cemetery. Local points. Died at the residence of Chas. Dabrock, in Cumberland county, on July 22, 1879, Lule L., infant daughter of Hugo and Emma Hemman, of Sigel, Ill. Mrs. Jerre Hammond, who has been lying dangerously ill with consumption at her residence the past few months, died last Friday night. Her funeral was preached Saturday morning and her remains taken to Altamont on the noon train for interment. The marriage last Wednesday evening of Mr. Wm. Beaver and Miss Clementine Gorrell was a very quiet and unostentatious affair, none but relatives and most intimate friends being invited, Rev. Gibson officiating as clergyman. Mr. and Mrs. Beaver departed Monday morning for their new home in Chicago... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, August 7, 1879 Elliottstown News. Married-On Wednesday, July 30th, by Rev. Hawland, Mrs. Nancy Mills, of Bishop township, to Mr. Jackson Long of Jasper county. Born-To the wife of C.W. Phillips Aug. 2s, a son. Also to the wife of A. J. Wiles Aug. 3d, a daughter. Mother and children are doing well. Local Points. Mr. Wm. Jansen, son of Ex Supervisor Jansen, was married at Teutopolis yesterday, to Miss ______ Kroeger, of that place. Mr. Jansen is engaged in teaching school at Murphysboro, Ill., where they will reside. Last Thursday evening being the twenty-ninth anniversary of Byrom Whitfield's birth, the young folks to the number of about fifty quietly surprised him by besieging his home... Moccasin Day's Doings. Mr. Bretz, wife of John Bretz, is gradually giving was to that slow, but sure disease known as consumption. Dr. Clark of Altamont is the attending physician. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, August 28, 1879 Shumway. Mr. Chas. Dunderman one of our oldest german settlers died last Thursday. Local Points. Mrs. J. McClelland and Mr. and Mrs. Cline attended the funeral of Mrs. Johnson at Chicago last week. Mrs. Johnson died from an accouchement and Mrs. McClelland brought the child home to raise. Linnford Stevens vs. James Stevens - Bill for Divorce. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 4, 1879 Moccasin Days Doings. Mrs. Bretz, wife of John Bretz, died of lingering consumption Thursday evening the 28th inst. Mrs. Bretz was a faithful wife and a loving mother, and will be sadly missed by many friends. Mrs. Cramer, who I reported in a former communication as suffering with cancer, died on Friday 21st, after a siege of about two years suffering. Mrs. Cramer was a member of the Southern M.E. church, and was well liked by all who knew her. She leaves many friends to mourn her loss. Joseph Mintan vs. Elizabeth Mintan - Bill for Divorce. Local Points. Johnny Funkhouser and Miss Clara Painter were married Sunday morning. Last Thursday marked the forty-third birth-day of Engineer L. G. Mills, of the Vandalia line... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 11, 1879 Local Points. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Nolte's little babe died last Friday and was interred Sunday at the Catholic cemetery in Teutopolis. In pursuance with prior private intimations the marriage of Mr. Cowden young to Miss Mattie Stewart was solemnized last Wednesday evening at the residence of the groom's mother on Fayette avenue...They will reside with the groom's mother.(article continues and lists gifts received.) The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 18, 1879 Local Points. Albert Devore is the father of a nine-pound girl. Obituary. Died-September 10th, 1879, of gastric fever, Clara H. Dobbins, aged 1* years... The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 25, 1879 Shumway. Supervisor Harris has taken to himself a wife. Moccasin Days Doings. Died-In Liberty township, Sep. the 17, 1879, Mrs. Hannah Burris of typhoid fever. Mrs. Burris was the wife of an old settler of this county Mr. Moses Burris. Deceased leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her loss. Married - Sunday Sept. 21st, at the residence of Esquire Clark in Liberty township, Mr. I. M. Burris to Miss Alice Ballard... Local Points. Ike Green astonished the natives by stealing down to Elliottstown last Sunday and getting married to Miss Acenthia Knowles. Mr. W. A. Layton, one of the Grange store's popular clerks, was married last Sunday to Miss Mary E. Funk, a sister to Mrs. Tedrick. Mr. Barney Overbeck and Miss Maggie Bushue were married at the Catholic church y4esterday morning, and departed on the morning train for Chicago. Misses Campbell and Bushue acted as bridesmaids, and Messrs. T. Undereiner and H. Feldhake as groomsmen. Burned to Death. Last Saturday morning Mr. H. C. Nolte's two children, Charlie and May, with other little folks, were amusing themselves with a little bonfire in the street near their parents' residence, when May approached too near the flames from the shavings, causing her clothes to ignite. As the children were alone the attention of the family or neighbors was not attracted until the cries of the little girl in her agony aroused them, and then it was too late...Little May's remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on Sunday afternoon, followed there by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 2, 1879 Mason Splinters. Married, Wednesday, 10th inst., Mr. Jonathan Robertson to Miss Sarah Babbs. Elliottstown News. Died-On Thursday the 23rd, last, Edward Greenwald in his 53rd year. Mr. G. had been on the decline for two or three years and his death was not unexpected... Local Points. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Mitchell celebrate their wooden wedding next Monday evening. Married, at the residence of D. J. McCabe Thursday evening last, Mr. Robert N. Pendlay to Miss Martha J. Adams. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, Thursday evening, September 25th, Mr. Jacob Snider to Miss Mary Lind. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 9, 1879 Local Points. A little son of conductor Plattner died suddenly Sunday evening. Mr. Silas Brady and Miss Sophia Brahmstadt were married last Thursday evening at the residence of W. W. Simpson, Rev. Gibson officiating, and none but relatives were present.. Moccasin Days Doings. Married, at the residence of the groom's father, Mr. Wm. Hotz to Miss Jane Henry. Died, at the residence of her father, Mr. James Thompson, Miss Maggie Thompson. Deceased was a member of the M.E. Church and will be sadly missed by many friends. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 16, 1879 Local Points. A young child of Mr. B. Mussman died last Wednesday and was interred in the Catholic cemetery. Dr. Thompson's oldest girl died very suddenly yesterday evening, after a day's illness. Mrs. Irene Beckhout, a lady well known in our city, was recently married at Staunton, Ind., to a Mr. Lucas. Married, at the residence of Mr. J. H. Bradley, Altamont, Illinois, by Rev. J. W. Noll, Mr. J. F. Pinckley to Miss M. L. Sydney. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 23, 1879 Jackson Township Notes. Estus Tucker is happy. It's a girl. Local Points. We have received an obituary on the death of Mrs. Sarah B. Oakley, who died at Mason on the 6th inst., of heart disease, but owing to its great length and want of space are compelled to omit its publication. Mrs. W. H. English died on Sunday morning after an illness of four or five months, with that dreadful disease quick consumption...Her funeral occurred at the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon and was attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends who followed her remains to their last resting place in the city cemetery...Mr. English has the condolences of a very large circle of friends in this his hour of affliction. Mason Splinters. Married, Tuesday, Oct. 21st, 1879, Mr. William Foster to Miss Belle Andrews. Elder Campbell officiating. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 30, 1879 Loy Prairie. A little two year old daughter of William Loy died the twenty-second. Elliottstown News. Died, on Tuesday, Oct. 21st, 1879, Charity wife of Lewis Elliott, aged 36 years. She leaves a husband and one child to mourn her loss. Died, on Friday morning, Oct. 24th, 1879, little Ada Belle, daughter of T. J. & Mary F. Dunn, aged 1 year, 1 month, 1 day. Card of Thanks. The undersigned take this method of returning their sincere thanks to their friends for many favors during the sickness of their little girl. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Dunn. Mason Splinters. Luther Robinson's wife died on Sunday and was interred at Watson Monday. Edgewood Letters. The last occurrence of this kind occurred on Tuesday, 21st inst. between Mr. Wm. A. Foster, our station agent on the O&M road to Miss Flora B. Anderson...(article continues and lists gifts received). The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 6, 1879 Local Points. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, near Watson, on Monday morning, Nov. 3, 1879, by Rev. A. H. Parks, Mr. John M. Jacox to Miss Sedalia Leith. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 13, 1879 Hymneal. Mr. H. G. Habing was married to Miss Mary Wade yesterday morning at the Catholic church, Rev. Father Youngman officiating...(article continues with a listing of gifts received.) Jackson Township Notes. Joe. Smith is rejoicing on account of the advent of his tenth son. J. H. Ford is also jubilant over his 9-1/2 pound boy. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 20, 1879 Jackson Township Notes. Newell Douge and Miss Lib Higgs, of Mound township, were married Wednesday. Obituary. Died, at her residence 1-1/2 miles northwest of Mason, Illinois, on Monday, Oct. 5th, 1879, Mrs. Sarah B. Oakley, nee Bureh, of heart diease. Deceased was born in Albemarle county, Virginia, August 20th, 1809. At the age of six she emigrated to Bath county, Kentucky, where she resided until 1838. She was married July 9th, 1829, to E. S. Oakley. She with her husband and four children removed to Putnam county, Indiana, during the fall of 1838, remaining there until the fall of 1852, when with her husband and family came to Effingham county, locating near Mason, where she lived up to the time of her death. Aunt Sallie, as she was familiarly known, was the mother of eleven children, five boys and six girls, of whom six survive to mourn her loss. She united with the Baptist church in 1827, and has since lived the life of a Christian woman. She was the grandmother of thirty-one children and great-grandmother of six...The funeral services were conducted by Revs. Butler and Bush, and the remains were interred in the Mason cemetery, followed by a large assemblage of relatives and friends... Local Points. Mrs. H. Reisenbeck, nee Kate Feldhake, died Sunday morning of consumption after a lingering illness of many months. Mr. John Lind and Miss Lottie Weyle, were married Sunday evening, 9th last, at the residence of the groom's parents, Rev. J. Gibson officiating. We understand the parents of the bride were opposed to the match which rendered it a clandestine one. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 27, 1879 Jackson Center Reminiscences. Married, on Thursday last, at the residence of Estus Tucker, Mr. Wm. Riley to Miss Emma Nichols. Rev. Holland officiated. Blue Point Items. Mr. Charley Coring and Miss Louise Krueger were married Thursday evening at the church, Rev. Graves, officiating. Mason Splinters. Married, at the Catholic church, at Edgewood, last Monday morning, Mr. John Partell to Miss Nellie Cain. Obituary. Died, Sunday, No. 9th, 1879, of consumption, Mrs. Susan C. McCann, aged 3* years. Deceased was a faithful Christian wife and a kind loving mother. She was born and ever resided in this county. In 1859 she was united in marriage with Albert McCann who survives her. The death of her eldest son a few years since gave her sorrow from which she never recovered...Rev. J. Gibson, of Effingham, preached the funeral discourse at Loy chapel on the 1*th inst., after which the interment took place at the cemetery... Local Points. Mrs. Hannah Nitcher, mother of W. W. Nitcher, died yesterday, and will be buried to-day. Wedding at Altamont. The long looked for event transpired last Thursday evening, the wedding of Mr. L. C. Butler and Miss Florence Wright, daughter of C. M. Wright, our banker. The ceremonies were performed at 7:30 p.m. at the residence of the bride's parents; Rev. Mr. Nall, officiating...Mr. L. C. Butler is the cashier at the Altamont Bank.. Died, on Monday evening Nov. 24th, 1879 of consumption, little Nellie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Schooley of Watson, Illinois. Deceased was aged 14 months, five months of which she was a suffering invalid. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 4, 1879 Blue Point Items. Mr. D. Shouse and Miss Etia Young were married at the residence of the bride's parents on the 27th of Nov., and Mr. Ned Smith and Miss Ella McCoy were married at Effingham Thanksgiving day. Watson Chips. The funeral concourse of little Nellie Schooley, was preached by Elder Black, of Clay City, Sunday at 11:00 o'clock a.m. in Christian chapel to a large audience. Local Points. David Webster and Miss Florence Marshall were married Sunday evening, at Rev. Paisley's residence. Mr. Webster is an employee at the woolen mills. One of Mr. J. L. Crews' sons was killed in a mine explosion at Leadville, Colorado, last week and was brought home for burial. The body arrived last night. Miss Nettie Kinsley, a young lady who visited Miss Emma LeCrone here last winter, and who will be remembered by many of our young people, died very suddenly last week at Denver, Colorado. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 11, 1879 Elliottstown News. The friends of Mrs. Mary E. Parks treated her to a surprise last Friday, her forty-first anniversary. Died, on Thursday evening 4th inst. little Cooper, infant son of George B. and Mary A. Wilson, aged 5 months. Local Points. Harvy Loar, a brakeman on the Vandalia road, met with an accident at Montrose last Friday evening which resulted in his death the day following...He was a son of Constable Loar, of Altamont, and had only been on the road about three weeks. His remains were taken to his home Monday for interment. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 18, 1879 Jackson Township notes. John Daval and Miss Mary Shadwell were married last Sunday. Squire Norris officiating. Died, Monday, 1st inst., of spinal affection, Barcus Potter, aged 9 years. Deceased was taken ill at school on Friday preceding his death. Shumway Items. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Henry Metzler, Mr. Frederick Dunst (???) to Miss Mary Metzler... Local Points. A fine boy made its appearance at the residence of G. B. Hasbrouck last Wednesday morning. John M. Dettert, of St. Louis, brother to Mrs. J. M. Mette, died Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, of consumption. Mr. Dettert spent the most of the summer here, and afterwards return to his home in St. Louis, but some two weeks ago return again to his sister here, where he died. His remains were interred yesterday morning in the Catholic cemetery. James Hunter, a freight conductor on the west division of the Vandalia road, and Miss Alice Snider were married in our city Sunday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. Gibson officiating. They left Monday evening for East St. Louis, where they will reside, accompanied by the well wishes of many friends. The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 25, 1879 Blue Point Items. Mrs. Shilling whose illness we spoke of last week died on Wednesday and was interred by Lutheran cemetery. Local Points. The marriage of Mr. John Shay to Miss Carrie Rinehardt was solemnized at the residence of the bride's parents on the west side last Wednesday evening, witnesse3d by a select company of guests.