Carrollton Gazette Newspaper
1862
Mrs. D.T. McClenning, under the bluff, whose husband went to war in the summer and has not been heard from since, was found in very destitute circumstances both as to food and raiment, and house in the most uncomfortable condition. Rags and cornhusks served the family as bedding, while her own and her seven children’s feet were badly frosted, and they were all without shoes. Although this lady asked for but little, the committee felt constrained to grant more in this case than it became its duty to do elsewhere. The articles supplied were 14 yards calico, 15 yards domestic, 7 pairs of shoes, 7 yards linsey, 6 yards cottonade, 3 pairs of hose, 2 rolls of yarn, combs, thread, buttons, hooks and eyes.
Mrs. Mary McClenning, same vicinity, with two children, was not so much in distress, having but recently received a small remittance from her husband – the first since he left for the war in the summer. This lady was just receiving her sick mother to provide for, and will probably need some more assistance very soon. She was furnished with 2 pairs of shoes, 3 yards of linsey, thread, hooks and eyes.
Mrs. A. C. McClenning, same neighborhood, has three children, herself nearly blind and disabled, was more in need of food than raiment. Her husband has been in the army six months and but recently made his first remittance. She was furnished with 3 pairs of shoes, 1 yard linsey, 3 yards domestic and thread.
Mrs. E. Dorsett, in the same neighborhood, with one child, lost her husband about ten days since who had recently returned penniless from the army. This lady has very ill health caused by over work. Her son who is her only dependence is in the army, but as yet has afforded no relief. For her immediate wants, she was given 7 yards calico, 1 pair hose, 1 pair shoes and 1 spool thread.
Mrs. Joseph Vineyard, a soldier’s wife in the same neighborhood, was supplied at the suggestion of Mr. Thomas J. Carlin and Mr. Massey Cox, who conveyed such articles as it was believed this lady mostly needed. Two pair shoes, 3 yards cottonade, 3 yards calico, 5 yards domestic, 2 spools thread and buttons.
Mrs. J. J. Garrison, in the same neighborhood, was supplied with one pair of shoes at the suggestion of reliable neighbors.
Mrs. Isom, in the same neighborhood, had received no assistance
from her husband who is in the army. She is in very poor
circumstances, with four children to support, and needed raiment
– her neighbor Mr. Sweeten, supplying her with food. She was
furnished with 3 yards linsey, 4 yards domestic, 8 yards calico,
2 pair shoes, 2 spools thread, hooks and eyes.
Mrs. D. Powell, in the same neighborhood, whose husband went to
the wars in the summer and has not since been heard from. She is
in very destitute circumstances, but is supplied with food by
neighbors. The committee furnished 7 yards calico, 2 pair shoes,
4 yards domestic, thread, hoods and eyes and comb.
Mrs. Barton, same neighborhood, was in troubled and trying circumstances. She has three children and can afford them but a meager support, since her husband has returned from the battle-fields sick and without means. Medical aid is needed. The committee furnished 18 yards calico, 1 pair of shoes, 4 yards cottonade comb, buttons, hooks and eyes.
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25 Jan 1862
MATROMONIAL
Married—on the 16th inst., by A. Cunningham, Reg., Mr JAMES A SPRINGATE and Miss FANNIE WALTRIP—all of Greene county.
On the 16th inst., by Rev. J. Bulkey, Mr. T.N. WATTS, U.S.A., to Miss ANNA HILL, of Carrollton.
On the 27th of December, by the name of Mr. William C. MAYBERRY to Miss MARTHA A. LEONARD
REDEMTION NOTICE!
Notice is hereby given that at a sale of lands and town lots by
the sheriff of Greene county, and state of Illinois, in the town
of Carrollton, on the 25th day of June, A.D., for the taxes and
costs remaining due and unpaid, I became the purchaser of the
following wit:
For the taxes of 1858 and 1959
The e(east) ½ of section 6, town 9, range 13, 80 acres
" sw 1/2 " 29, " 9, " 12, 160 arces
" ne/nw " 32. " 9, " 12, 40 acres.
For the taxes of 1859
Part e(east) ½ sw of section 2, town 11, range 12, 3 acres
Also, for the taxes of 1858, lot No. 35 in the town oh Homer.
And that the time for the redemption of the same will expire on
the 25th day of June, A.D., 1862.
Jan11* WM. B. ROBINSON
REDEMTION NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that at a sale of lands and town lots by
the sheriff of Greene county and state of Illinois, in the town
of Carrollton, on the 28th day of October A.D. 1861, for the
taxes and costs remaining due and unpaid for the year A.D. 1860,
I became the purchaser of the following described tracts of land
and town lots, to wit:
n ½ ne nw section 28, town 11, range 12, 20 acres
n pt nw ½ do 19, do 12, do 11, 33 do
also, lots No. 1 and 2 in Hall’s addition and s ½ 180 by 120
feet in block one in Booker’s addition to Greenfield; And that
the time for redemption of the same will expire on the 28th day
of October A.D. 1863 {dec21} GEO. W. DAVIS
NEW GOODS AND LAST NOTICE!
The subscriber has now a full and perfect stock of goods in his
store, which were
Bought before the late Great Advance in Prices!
And which will be closed out at a very small advance
All persons coming to Alton with cash, can save at least 25
cents by buying at his store.Try it.
All old accounts and notes must be paid in January or sued.
Alton Jan. 4th HENRY LEA_
Proceedings-- The fifth regular meeting of the Greene County
Benevolent Society convened a the residence of Francis Vedder,
Esq., on Tuesday evening, 21st of January with "our hostess"
presiding.
Rev. J. Bulkley opened the meeting by an ____ and impressive
prayer, highly ___ to the objects of the society. The committee
appointed at the previous meeting to visit destitute families of
the (area), report the progress as follows:
(The) committee appointed at the meeting (on) the first, to
visit and administer to the (needs) of the destitute families of
soldiers (serving) in the Union army, report its labors (has)
not yet complete as the necessities inquiries have, to a great
extent amended the condition of some if the families that class
of persons, while ____ deprived from its visits will prove ___to
the future operations of the society ___must in its nature, be
instructive to the benevolent public in general.
Friday and Saturday last the visits of the committee were made
and relief extended to a number of families whose necessities
were partly anticipated. Prior to (going) upon its visitation
the committee made purchases as per the bills rendered as ___:
Wright &Co…………$23.55
W. L’ynn……………...23.92
____and Expenses……..3.00
Total Expenditures… $53.47
Considerable amount of these purchases ____ in the hands of
committee, to this added contributions by its members and whose
direction articles of ____and clothing are being made for
(distribution) among the families visited.
The first visits were made on Friday to (families) residing
under the bluffs, some 13 (miles) northwest of Carrollton. On
Saturday families in the and near town were visited. ___
instance the committee administration was fully and as well as
it was prepared____deferring to a future day the ___of charities
not the most urgent at ___.
To give a more explicit idea of the (work) of the committee, a
brief narrative on the incidents of the visits, and a, if
possible, the sympathies of a generous and patriotic public. In
the meantime it is believed the objects of out society cannot be
to strongly commended.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. W.W. Vedder
Mrs. V.K. Brown
Miss Lottie Hayden
Hiram Keach
J.E. Bridges, Committee
The report was received and approved.
Visiting committees were appointed, and their fields of
operation designed, as follows:
Northwest District—Mrs. W.W. Vedder, Mrs. V.K. Brown, Miss
Lottie Hayden, H. Keach and Wm. M. Fry.
Southwest—Mrs. J.S. Vedder, Miss E. A. Price, G.W. Davis and
A.C. Bowman.
Northeast—Mrs. John Jacks, Miss Emily Carlin, Richard Vedder and
Wm. A. Davis.
Southest—Miss Julia Fry, Miss Emily Carlin, R.T. Hill and J.E.
Bridges.
Messrs. H.L. Clay, H. Keach and Wm. A. Davis, were appointed to
draft bylaws for the society.
On a motion, it was agreed that the society will give a vocal and instrumental music concert, on or about the 22nd of February next, in furtherance of the objects of the society. Donations of 10 cents from each member present were received, amounting to $5.90.
The society adjourned, after accepting an invitation to hold its
next meeting at the residence of Wm. A. Davis, Esq., on Tuesday
evening next, 28th inst.
Mrs. F. P. Vedder, President pro tem
Charlotte Hayden,
Emily A. Price, Secretaries
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Mar 1862
The Greene County Benevolent Society convened at the Mansion House on Tuesday evening 4th inst.
Rev. E. L. Craig was chosen president pro tem. A fervent and
appropriate prayer was offered by Rev. J.W. Cox. Reports of
committees were received as follows:
Feb. 12—Mrs. Miller, living near Macoupin, made application and
was supplied by Mr. Keach with 14 yards calico, 8 yards domestic
and 4 pounds salt.
Feb, 22—Mrs. Townsend was provided by Mr. W.A> Davis with 1 pair
shoes, 10 yards calico and dress trimmings, 6 yards domestic.
Feb. 24—Mrs. McGraw, visited by the committee, and on whose
order, was supplied with 15 yards of domestic, 17 yards of
calico, 1 ½ yards flannel, 1-4lb of tea, meal, candles and other
provisions; also half a cord of wood.
Feb, 28—Mrs. Mills was supplied with meal.
March 1—Mrs. Simms was supplied with meal
Fifteen other applications were made which were authorized to be
attended to by several committees.
Dr. J. Hardtner was chosen as a permanent presiding officer of
the society.
W.A. Davis, Esq., was chosen a member of the auditing board, in
the absence of Mr. Vetter, quartermaster in Col Fry’s regiment.
The auditing board report that it is difficult to arrive at the
exact amount expended by the society since its organization, but
that including donations, the some will reach over $350.
The treasure reported a balance on hand of $42, which amount
would be expended in meeting the demands of families already
reported.
The collection for the evening amounted to $5.10.
The society then adjourned after having accepted an invitation
to hold its next meeting at the residence of Wm. A. Davis, Esq.,
on Monday evening, the 10th inst.
Mrs. WM. PERRY, President
Charlotte Hayden
Emily A. Price, Secretaries.
15 Mar 1862
At the request of the board of trustees of the town of Carrollton, I propose to furnish your readers with a statement of the present financial condition of the town, believing that such a statement will fully answer the complaints of many against the board, on account of its inaction with regard to public improvements.
Amount of orders issued by former board $415.95; amount of orders issued by the present board on allowances made by former board $106.04; amount if orders issued on allowances of present board $158.60; orders to the amount of $85.34 included in the last named amount were issued by the present board in payment of costs in the suit of V.F. Williams vs, F.B. Roberts—the full amount of costs in said suit paid by the corporation being $133.34. Amount of taxes assessed for 1860, $240.25, and amount due on plank walks, $166.24; deducting the two amounts above will leave the present indebtedness $274.10.
Orders to the amount of $27 have been taken in by the president of the board in payment of fines, which will reduce the indebtedness to $247.10. Taxes assessed by the present board when collected will amount to $288.30. It will thus be seen that if all the taxes assessed were collected, the amount would but little over balance the present board indebtedness of the town. HENRY C. WITHERS, CLERK
On Dit—It is reported that Hon. John M. Woodson has received his commission as the lieutenant colonel of Col. Fry’s regiment. Our John will make a "tall" soldier, and will the "the right man for the right place"
We are promised "The Happy Land of Canaan" for publications in out next.
MATRIMONIAL
MARRIED—On the 10th ult., at the residence of the bride’s
father, Mr. WILSON WALTRIP and Miss EMILY C HEATON-all of Greene
county
OBITUARY
Died—On the 3rd inst., GEORGIS OLIVE, daughter of Jordan LAKIN,
Esq., in the 6th year of her age. The deceased was ill but 16
hours. This was the fourth death which has occurred in the
family of Mr. Lakin during the past 15 months.
In Carrollton, on the 6th inst., Mrs. ELIZABETH WATT, aged 74 years.
PETITION FOR PARTITION OF the estate of Mary BOGGESS,
deceased—In the circuit Court of Greene county, state of
Illinois, to April term, A.D. 1862
James M. Boggess Vs. Harrison Boggess, Preston Boggess, William
Cook and Fannie Cook {his wife}, Jeptha Boggess, Malinda
Pitchford, Joseph Boggess, Phillip Boggess, William Caliway and
Harriet Caliway {his wife}. George W. Winn and the unknown heirs
of William and Jane Welch.
It appearing from affidavit filed in the office of the clerk of
said court, that Preston Boggess, the unkown heirs of William
and Jane Boggess, William Cook and Fannie Cook, Jeptha Boggess,
Joesph Boggess, William Caliway and Harriet Caliway, part of the
above named defendants, are not residents of the state of
Illinois, and the said complainant having filed his bill of
complaint herein and subpoena in ……….(ends here)
(part of a paragraph here)
61st Illinois Regiment — We are reliably informed that Col. Fry’s regiment has been supplied with an excellent quality of bayoneted rifles with which the men are hugely pleased. We regret to learn that ___ sickness prevails in the regiment, were there being about twenty cases of measles by last accounts. The regiment was still at Camp Benton on Wednesday last, under _____ marching orders and awaiting transportation.
WILKERSON CAUGHT—We find the following dispatch in the St. Louis
Republican on the 12th:
Leavenworth, March 11
Wilkerson, who was sentenced to be hung for the murder of the
Mace family, in Greene county, Illinois, in December last, and
who escaped from jail has been arrested in this city, and will
be held subject to the Illinois authorities.
Immediately on receiving this information Sheriff Bowman started
for Leavenworth, and will probably return with the prisoner on
Monday or Tuesday next.
Greene County "Sinews of War"—____of a population of 16, 000 and
with a militia list of 2520, the glorious old county of Greene,
in the great state of Illinois has furnished about 1, 100 men
who bear muskets in the war for the defense of the Union., the
constitution and the laws, and her sons are still buckling on
the armor—(This)shows that we are not mistaken in this climate,
we present the case. First, we name the captains in the order
the companies were raised in the county. Captains (W)inters,
Bryant, Lewis, Gilmore, English, ____, Nulton, Mann and Manning,
whose sole number of Greene county men may (be) set down at 750.
In addition to this number we put at least 200 men recruited
(in) this county for the Calhoun companies and by recruiting
officers from Pike, Scott, Adams, Morgan, Macoupin and other
neighboring counties—making up a balance of about 150 recruited
by officers for Missouri companies including a number ____
Lieut. Headrick and those joining other companies than the ones
mentioned in Col. Fry’s regiment. Thus we have it, that over two
fifths of the number reported as a list of persons liable to
draft, have volunteered. We count it a very handsome ___.
COMPLIMENTARY SPEECH
The following pleasant little speech was made by Dr. Buffington of Jerseyville, at the reception given to Col Fry’s regiment when it arrived at that place on its way to St. Louis. We copy from the Union:
Col. Fry: We most cordially welcome to Jerseyville the officers
and the soldiers of your regiment.
Thirty years ago you unsheathed the sword to disarm the savage
of the northwest; he hastily buried the tomahawk and retired
forever from the unequal contest against the ever swelling and
resistless tide of civilization.
An age has passed, but the confidence of your fellow citizens in
your integrity, honor and gallantry, and patriotism has not
diminished. They rejoiced when you volunteered for the
vindication of justice and for the support of the constitution
and laws against the present unholy and wide spread rebellion.
And we have not been slow to entrust to your command, our sons,
our brothers and our friends. Our hopes and prayers follow you
to the field of battle, from which we shall impatiently await
your return bearing aloft the stars and stripes henceforth to
wave on every hilltop from the mountains of the northeast to the
savannahs of the southwest. Again, we welcome you to our
village, yourself, your officers, and the citizen soldiers of
your regiment.
Col. Fry responded briefly and appropriately.
Citizens of Greene county, wake up! And be true to your best
interests!
Weil’s clothing house west side of the square in Jacksonville,
is now offering unparalleled bargains! Selling off their entire
stock of heavy goods at cost! Any man may get a suit of
clothing, hats, caps, or boots and shoes, at lower prices than
ever. Before purchasing elsewhere call Weil’s clothing house.
OBITUARY
Died—In Carrollton, on the 13th inst., KATE, infant daughter of
Jacob and Hannah Hunt.
(Let it be known I hereby)
...notify all persons that my wife, OLIVE C MILLER, has left my
bed and board without just cause or provocation, and that I will
not be responsible for any debts contracted by her, from and
after this date, February 10, 1862
Feb 22 F.J. MILLER
VICTORY CROWNS OUT BANNER!
Success attends every
WORTHY ENTERPRIZE!
This has especially proven to be the case since the
establishment of that Popular and Go-Ahead Concern
FRENCH’S NEW AND CHEAP STORE IN WHITEHALL!
The undersigned announces for the citizens of Old Greene and
surrounding counties, that he has just returned after having
purchased ANOTHER VERY LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK OF DRY GOODS!
Which we will now offer at Eastern Prices, WHOLE SALE OR RETAIL!
Arrangements have been made so that this store will be
In Weekly Receipts of New Goods!
And every attention will be given to the merits of the customer
and the public generally. He appreciates the low prices which
the farmers get for their Produce, and in order to "live and let
live", he proposes
TO SELL AT SMALL PROFITS
Every variety of goods can be found at this store consisting of
Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Notions
Queensware, Wooden and Willow ware, &c.
Also, a new style of Coal Oil lamps, very cheap.
A list of some of the staple goods and prices is given, as
follows:
800 pieces of heavy Domestic at 15c, sold in other stores at 18
and 20c;
150 pieces do. At 12 ½ worth 16c.;
100 pieces of Bleached do. At 12 ½ c and upwards;
300 pieces Merrimac, Dunnell, Manchester and other Prints, 9
yards for $1.12.
200 prints at 12 ½ worth 15c;
100 do. At 8 to 10c.;
20 Debaiges at 10c., 25 pieces very fine at 12 ½ c.;
500 pairs Men’s Boots at $2., $2.50, $3., $3.50 and upwards;
A great variety of ladies shoes at 50c and upwards
Hoop-skirts in great variety at 50c and upwards;
Sugar and Coffee at city prices
These goods will be freely submitted to inspection, they are all
new styles, and the public are invited to call and examine them.
All competition is defied.
All kinds of Produce taken in exchange for goods at Cash prices.
Whitehall, Illinois A.O. FRENCH
HENRY A. GOADEY RICHARD PERRY
RICHARD PERRY & CO., Exclusive Commission and Forwarding
Merchants, No. 3 Commercial street, between Market and Chestnut,
St Louis, Mo.
Refer to D.A. January & Co., Pott;e & Bayley, Coiller white Lead
and Oil Company, F. Whitaker, Webster, Marsh & Co., T.A.
Buckland, Henry Ames & Co., St. Louis; Faulkner & Graves, Rolla;
J.K. & J.J. Sharon and Dr. C.T. Clemmons, Carrollton, Ill.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
No communication will be accepted unless accompanied
by the author’s real name.
The Gazette will publish matrimonial, obituary and religious announcements, as well as items in furtherance of religious, benevolent, charitable and humane objects, free of charge; but nothing of this character will receive attention unless it be upon the written request of responsible parties.
Fresh Supply of Blanks – A fresh supply of all kinds of legal
blanks have just been printed and now for sale at the Gazette
office.
Warrantee and Mortgage Deeds,
Real Estate and Chattel Mortgages,
Simmons, Executions and Subpoenas,
Delivery Bonds and Constables’ Sales,
Blanks for Adjustment of Claims,
Tax Redemption Notices, etc., etc.
See notice of the election of railroad directors on the 22nd April next.
Remember the tableau at Pierson’s Hall, on Friday evening next, the proceeds of which are for the benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers.
According to the new constitution, should it be ratified by the people, the clerks of the circuit court will be re-elected this fall.
We are indebted to Hon. A. L. Knapp for continued Washington favors. Also to Hon. J. M. Woodson for repeated Springfield favors.
F. B. Roberts resigns the office of town constable, and accompanies Col. Fry as regimental post master. An election to fill the vacancy will be held on Monday next.
The firm of Yates, Lynn & Smith are now receiving and opening the largest stock of goods ever brought to Carrollton, and propose to sell at very low rates for cash exclusively.
We are in receipt of the March number of the Atlantic Monthly, and find it up to the full measure of our expectation in point of interest. The rich literary love of a single number more than repays the reader for the years subscription price.
On Thursday last we had the pleasure of a call from Hon. John M. Woodson, our representative in the constitutional convention, who was on a "short furlough" home. He thinks the convention will conclude its labors about the 20th inst.
The London Quarterly and Edinburg Reviews are on our table, and are worthy specimens of the high literary attainment of the numerous popular writers who contribute to their pages. See the extraordinary announcement respecting ...
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05 Apr 1862
• We are printing horse bills at reduced rate for cash.
• Anron Mc Gill arrested on charge of robbing the mail at Jerseyville, has been admitted to bail in the sum of $2,000.
• The Greene County Benevolent Society will meet on Monday evening next at the residence of Hon. C. D. Hodges.
• We are in receipt of those beautiful pictorial, Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly and War Supplement. They may be had at the news depot.
• Mr. James Lee, prosecuting attorney for the 1st judicial circuit, is dangerously ill at the Carrolton House. Fears are entertained that he will not recover.
• The St. Louis Republican speaks of the recent advance in the price of wheat, and as there is a great scarcity of the article in the market, urges Illinois holders to ship at once.
• Union Concert and Lecture. – There will be a concert given by the several schools, and lecture by the Rev. Dr. Cox of Jacksonville, on Thursday, 8th day of May next. Admittance 20 cents; proceeds to be divided among the schools.
• Enterprising – J. K. & J. J. Sharon are now opening a large stock of spring and summer goods and show by their enterprise that they are determined to put a stop to Jacksonville, Alton and other places for cheap trade. They about the work in the right way to accomplish what they propose. We commend the Sharon Store.
• Deaths in the 61st. - By the mortality list at the military hospitals and camps in
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17 May 1862
RAILROAD DEPARTURES.
T. & P. R. R. AND J. A. & St. L. R. R.
Regular Trips on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Going South – Leave Petersburg 7, A. M., arrive at Jacksonville
9, A. M., leave Jacksonville 10:30, arrive at Manchester 12, pm.
Going North – Leave Manchester 12:30, P. M., arrive at
Jacksonsville 2, P. M., leave Jacksonville 3, P.M., and arrive
at Petersburg 5, P. M.
Executing of, Wilkerson, Yesterday
morning, at 9, o’clock, James O. Wilkerson paid the forfeit of
his life for the murder of the Mace family. Under the new law of
the state, the sheriff, jailor and twelve men, are required to
execute the criminal, within the walls of the jail. –
When it will be remembered that the solemn duty imposed upon the
sheriff and witnesses was yesterday performed quietly and in a
becoming manner, it may be contrasted with the old times of
excitement which brought its thousands to witness the execution.
Yesterday all was solemn and quiet – no crowd, no excitement and
no alarm for the certain fate of the criminal.
We had intended to furnish our readers with the confession of
Wilkerson, but as he refused positively to give it, we are
unable to do so.
Greene County Fair – The 9th annual fair and exhibition of the Greene County Agricultural and Mechanical Society, will be held on the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th days of October next, at Carrollton.
Wright & Pierson, in the new brick building north side of the square, are receiving their new goods and invite inspection of their stock.
Hon. John M. Woodson will address the people of Greene
County, in favor of the adoption of the new constitution, in
several precincts during the present month, as follows:
Athensville, Tuesday, 17th, at 2 o’clock, P. M.
Mineral Springs, ( Davis school-house), at night.
Wilmington, Wednesday, 14th, at 2 P. M.
Whitehall, " " at night.
Walkerville, (Brushy school-house) Thursday, 15th, at 12, P. M.
Bluffdale, ( Gamble school-house.) 15th, at night.
Kane, Friday, 16th, at night.
Greenfield, Saturday, 17th, at 2, P. M.
Fayette, " " at night.
Eastern, (Franklin school-house.) Tuesday, 20th, at night.
Woodville, Thursday, 22nd, at night.
Carrollton, Saturday, 24th, at 2 P. M.
The Douglas Memorial. – The diploma of membership of the
Douglas Monument Association, beautifully engraved on steel,
about nine by twelve inches in dimentions, is now ready for
distribution to the subscribers to the monument fund.
The engraving consists of two full length miniature vignettes,
one a fine portrait of the departed statesman, and the other
America-offering a wreath; besides a bird’s eye view of the
GRAVE on the shore of Lake Michigan as it now appears at Cottage
grove. To all persons forwarding to the Association one dollar
or more, will be sent one of these diplomas, with name and
amount duly inserted thereon and signed by the, president and
secretary.
Contributors in the sum of $1 will become life members of the
Douglas Monument Association; in the sum of $20 honorary life
members of the board of trustees.
The following are the names of
additional members of the Douglas Monument Association in Greene
county:
John Amos, A. J. Butcher, Leander E. Cobb, David Cole, S. S.
Carpenter, B. G. Culver, M. D.,
Asbury Davis, Miss Belle French, E. A. Giller, David Hutchinson,
Barney Hysinger, George Mahl, A. T. Perry, B. Roodhouse, L. T.
Whitesides.
Judicial and Official Directory.
Officers and Session of the 1st Judicial District Court
Judge – Hon. D. M. Woodson, Carrollton.
State’s Attorney - H. J. Atkins, Jacksonville.
The session of this court are held in the several counties
composing the circuit, as follows:
Scott county – Second Monday in March, and first Monday in
September. Clerk – George G. Teny, Winchester.
Morgan county – Fourth Monday in March, and fourth Monday in
September. Cler – Charles Hardin, Jacksonville.
Jersey county – Third Monday in April, and third Monday in
October. Clerk – Marcus E. Bagley, Jerseyville.
Greene county – Fourth Monday in April, and fourth Monday in
October. Clerk – James S. Vedder, Carrollton.
Calhoun county – Second Monday in May, and second Monday in May,
and second Monday in November. Clerk – John Q. A. Bailey,
Hardin.
Officers and Sessions of the Greene County Court.
Judge - Thomas H. Boyd, Carrollton.
Associate Judge – Robert Green, Kane.
“ “ John Ruyle, Athensville.
Clerk – Wm. A. Davis, Carrollton.
The regular sessions of the court are held on the first Mondays
in the months of march, June, September and December, in each
year.
Meetings for probate business are held on the third Mondays in
each of the several months of the year.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Sheriff – Jacob Bowman, office at the court house.
Ass’r and Treas’r – N. J. Andrews, " "
School Com’r – S. F. Corrington, Carrollton.
Surveyor – Henry Bonfoy, " "
Master in Chancery – R. B. Hill, " "
Coroner – J. E. Bridges, " "
Officers of the Corporation of Carrollton.
Woodson Cocke, president and police magistrate;
Wm. Withers, J. C. Kelly, Wm. R. Davis, and John Rainey,
trustees.
Henry C. Withers, clerk and attorney.
Aquilla Wood, street commissioner.
James T. Cato, constable and pound master.
The following are additional members
Calhoun county: H. L. Albright, L. J." ",
C. F. Hardt, C. Keller, S. G. Lewis," ",
M. Phillips, T. J. Reynolds, Frederick
Schafer, D. T. Simpson, Andrew " ",
J. Woodward, Wm. Wheeler.
In our last we were not advised of particulars of the execution
of James O. Wilkerson. We were informed by the sheriff that the
culprit met his fate with surprise-fortitude and coolness, and
died on the laws with but the slightest perceivable " " – Rev.
J. Bulkley, Rev – J. G." ", Rev.D. P. French and Dr. Alex
Newman, were called in for service at the execution. The
following persons, in addition to the sheriff and jailor, were
present as witnesses:
| M. Titus, | F. T. M. Dutcher, |
| " ", J. Patterson, | John Jones, |
| James Coats, | James Howard, |
| " " H. Cummings, | Wm. B. Coats, |
| " ", C. Rainey, | J. E. Sanford, |
| Anderson Wells, | James Williams. |
CASUALTIES IN THE 61st ILLINOIS REGIMENT –
The following is a list of the sick, wounded soldiers belonging to the 61st
Illinois regiment; arrived at the St. Louis barracks and hospitals since the battle of " - burg" Landing:
. A – Reuben Allen, Morton Campbell, T. B. Cochrane, Isaiah Lester, K. H. " ".
. B – Wm. T. Ward.
. C – M. S. Barker, George Went " ", J. Ellisfritz, Morgan Mott, G. L. " ".
. D – Silas Inards, E. Tillmons, J. " -non", Henry Lippert, Joseph Seags, " " Scott, Wm. Lee.
. E – J. C. Sampson, Ames Talbot, H. Hart, L. Grundy, Wm. B. Clark, Potts, Samuel Guiles, Bird Smith.
. F – J. Steward, R. A. Overstreet, " " Clark, J. Carrellton, Cassius Hebbard.
. G – James Somers, T. B. Rains, J. McGoveran, Price M. Jones, T. Taylor, " " Carpenter, John Bucknell, George Bar-.
. H – A. J. Goodwin, C. S. Burgess, " " Cumming, Charles Muire, P. Wagner.
. I - E. H. Bullock, T. J. Murray, M. "- senheimer, L. B. Smith, J. D. Wink.
The following are sick and wounded reported at Cincinnati, May 10th:
. B – Lewis Letler, J. W. Lawrence.
. C – H. L. Gall, R. C. Bingham.
. F – C. Howard, John Stewart.
. I – John Miller.
The following sick are reported at Quincy Illinois, May 14th:
. A – Elisha W. Lee, deceased.
. F – S. B. Hall.
. H – G. W. Trumpson.
The following is a list of deaths reported at the military hospitals at St. Louis:
Ay 5 – James Madison, company G.
10 – Isaac McMillen, company D.
12 – Asa heath, company H.
14 – Julius S. Goff, company C.
15 – John W. Bates, company C.
15 – C. E. Whiting, company I.
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Hamburg – Judge Phillips.
Deer Plain – Judge Keller.
H. Johnson, General Agent.
Weil’s clothing house, west side square, Jacksonville, keeps and
elegant and well assorted look of men, and boys wear of all
styles, qualities and prices. The largest variety and cheaper
than anywhere else. Sell and buy for cash only. For bargains go
to Weil’s clothing house west side square, Jacksonville.
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the post office " " 1862, which, if
not called for within sixty days, will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office.
| Ankes, Simon | Ashford, Geo | Allman, Emma |
| Ashlock, J C | Admire, Thos | Ashlock, Wm |
| Allen, Mrs. Wm | Abner, Cain | Allman, Edw |
| Admire, Matilda. | ||
| Bushnell, Emma | Brown, Thos | Brown, J C (2) |
| Brown, Wm | Bradley, J R | Browd, Nancy |
| Bushnell, Dan’L | Bunch, Josep’ne | Barber, Thos |
| Bond, George | Brunstetter, J | Bend, Dr R |
| Bandy, E (2) | Birdwell, Jas | Bullbunch, John |
| Brooks, Henry | Bandy, Thos | Boyers, Chas |
| Brown, Maria | Best, Mary | Bridges, Thad |
| Bird, B | Bandy, Mary | Brown, Mary |
| Brown, Emily | ||
| Coleman, Mary (2) | Chism, Geo | Carter, S E |
| Curtise, Josiah | Chaffin, Miss A E | Clarke, J W (2) |
| Cannedy, W J (2) | Cade, T & Phebe | Clendenin, Maria |
| Camery, Mrs A E | Carter, W W | |
| Dues, Wm | Decker, S W | Banaher, Mich’l |
| Duman, C | Dugan, Jas | Davis, Levi (3) |
| Dawdal, John | Davidson, H | Davidson, M |
| Demett, Emory | ||
| Eyer, Chas (2) | Eldridge, Sue | Edwards, E N |
| Egleholf, Mrs W | ||
| Flatt, David (2) | Fipps, Wm | Furgerson, Geo |
| Flatt, John | Furguson, Eliza | Fears, M D |
| Gaffney, Almond | Green, Hannah | Garrett, Henry |
| Graham, Henry | Gardiner, Z W | |
| Hussey, S (2) | Harwood, Rbt (2) | Harnaday, John |
| Hall, Mary | Hiberling, Mary | Hovert, Sylvester |
| Hankins, J (2) | Henkie, Dan’l | Hall, Jane |
| Halpin, Mag ( ) | Halbirt, Hiram | Hall, Peter |
| Halbirt, Sylv’r | Hill, Elizabeth | Hudson, V |
| Hynes, Thos | Huntington, Bell | Headrick, A |
| Harton, Alice (2) | Hilden, Maria A | Herington, Pat |
| Harwood, Belle (2) | Hugby, Mary A | Hulburt, Wm L |
| Huston, J | ||
| Johnson, Jane | Jones, Mary (2) | Johnson, Dr J C |
| Jane, Owen | Johnson, J S | Johnson, Walter |
| Jackson, Jennie | ||
| King, Robert | Kelly, Hulter | Kaffer, E (2) |
| Leonard, J J | Lovett, Thomas | L, Carlyn |
| McNully, Laf | Marshall, J H (2) | Musselman, Lon |
| Merch, Jacob | Maloney, John | Maloney, Francis |
| Marshal, F | Munch, R | Matteson, Chas |
| Morris, S D (2) | March, Carody | Martin, Chas R |
| Marshal, Fanny | Moses, Louis | Miller, Kate |
| McDaniel, John | Mayberry, W L | McGath, Mary |
| Marshal, Wm | Mode, John | Malott, Sarah |
| Morris, Felix | ||
| Nichols, Jasper | Neagle, John | Norton, Fanny |
| Nealeun, Catherine | ||
| Orvis, B | Ogle, Isaiah | Olsen, Hans |
| Patterson, Geo | Pierce, Wm O | Parker, Elvira |
| Rhoads, Elizab’th | Robinson, G H | Retter, M Jane |
| Rice, Mary l | Ross, Joseph | Rowland, Lee |
| Robertson, John | Redform, Nancy | Roberts, Rebecca |
| Rhoads, Josiah | Robley, Chas | |
| Smith, W A | Shepard, S J | Smith, Mary (2) |
| Sleniford, Frank | Smith, Robt | Stroch, J W |
| Sherman, A | Smith, G W | Sullivan, M J (2) |
| Settles, Jordan | Snider, Lucy S | Shoemaker, Maria |
| Skinner, Jas | Stone, Jesse | Stone, Caroline |
| Stone, Mary A | Smith, A | Short, Mary J |
| Sprouse, Jacob | Smith, Wm | Scoggins, W R |
| Scoggins, B | Shubert, Miss J | Strode, Jesse |
| Stone, Abram | Stone, Jesse | Salimark, Theo |
| Taylor, J W | Taylor, Hubard | Thompson, Elisha |
| Thomason, G W | Thatcher, Maria | Turner, Jane (2) |
| Taylor, Thomas | Teaney, A H | Tally, Margaret |
| Vanmeter, Eam’l | Vanarsdale, S S | |
| Underwood, D B | ||
| Walls, Eliza | Wood, George | Weleb, Chas |
| Williams, W | Watson, Marg | Warren, W W (2) |
| Wall, Edmund | Wilson, Jennie | Ward, Ellen |
| Webb, Angeline | Witt, Wm T | Watson, George |
| Willis, Jacob (2) | Wood, May E | Wiple, Frank |
| Wyder, Tim O |
The Persons calling for letters in this list will please say "advertised."
my 24 JAS.M.COX, P. M.
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22 Nov 1862
DIED—At Carrollton, at the residence of Jordan Howard, Esq., on the 14th inst., at 10 o’clock A.M., Mrs. MARY GAYLORD, (widow of the late Dr. Chester Gaylord) in the 70th year of her age.
In this death a great sufferer found rest. For a score of years this mother in Christ had been laboring under neuralgia, and almost without intermission. Thus tried, the features of her piety became very definite and distinct, and the character and power of the work of Grace in her heart were fastened upon the attention of all who knew her. Her faith was that "which works" and "works by love," and it evidently purified the heart.
Converted in early life, she gave herself sincerely in the cause of Christ—not theoretically, alone, but practically and truly. Divine things became living realities, and present duty became tangible and controlling. Quiet and unobtrusive in her piety, there were yet in it all the elements that give vitality and power to Christian character. There made her a "leader in the host." In every benevolent effort—in the female prayer meeting, and in every line of duty she shrank from no responsibility. With no sympathy for any spirit of assumed superiority, she could yet rebuke sin in an acquaintance with the same freedom she used toward her own shortcomings, and everywhere among her associates she was the same outspoken Christian—strong in her confidence and deeply imbued with her religious convictions. Without sectarian spirit, she was yet firm in her views of Scripture truth, and free to give a reason for her belief as well as her hope.
As her protracted sufferings drew gradually nearer their end they developed in more delightful proportions, her trust in God and her preparedness for Heaven. Being asked by her pastor whether she felt anxiety as to the time of her sickness, she answered, "If I know my own heart, I am perfectly willing that God should do with me as He sees best." The sincerity of this answer was stamped upon every feature, and the calm conduct which such a spirit imported to the dying saint—the enjoyment she manifested in real [unreadable]—and the confidence and affection with which she was evidently waiting to know the ordering of Providence in her case, all gave to that death bed a peculiar glory, and made it “good to be there." To the same friend, she one day said, "It seems to me that I have received more kindness at the hand of my Heavenly Father than anyone ever did before," and yet many a strong man has quailed under the disease that had followed her through all her later years.
Thus grateful, loving, purified, as by fire, she passed into the skies—“in a full age, like as a stalk of corn cometh to, in his season,” her work done, to her weeping friends, to her church and to the community. We may all join with one who knows her well, and said, “I never met a more committed Christian than her."
Died - At his home in Fayette, Greene County, Illinois on the
17th day of October 1862, BRO. DAVID W. BEES, (64?) years, 7
months, and 12 days.
As a regular communication of Fayette Lodge, No. 107,
[unreadable]on the 1st of November, A.D., [unreadable], the
following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas Bro. David W. Bees, a member of Osceola Lodge, situated
in Osceola, Missouri, being driven from that place by domestic
troubles, and settled in this place temporarily, whereas
although a stranger amongst us, he was recognized as a brother,
and as his deportment such as to entitle him to the confidence
and esteem of all with whom he was connected, and, whereas the
Supreme Grand Master of the Universe, in His wisdom and
greatness, did, on the 19th day of October last, remove him from
his friends to the enjoyment of a Mansion “a house not made with
hands, eternal in the Heavens.” Therefore,
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Bees we are admonished that
“the solemn notes which has taken the dissolution of this
“tabernacle,” have again alarmed our “outer door,” and another
spirit has been summoned to the land where our fathers have gone
before us.
Resolved, That his family here lost an affectionate husband and
father, and the association of which he was a member, a zealous
co-worker in benevolence and Christian charity.
Resolved, That we, as a lodge, tender to the family our warmest
sympathy in this their day of bereavement, and the members wear
the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That in the burial of Bro. Bees, with the solemn rites
of Masonry, the lodge only fulfilled a duty they owe to each
individual Brother.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the
family of the deceased, and a copy be sent to the Carlinville
Free Democrat, Carrollton Gazette, Green County Loyalist, and
Missouri Republican, with the request to publish.
M. S. BALLINGER, JAS. D STEIDLEY, A. J. STEIDLEY, Committee
Our graveyard is in a miserable condition. A “monument” of
disgrace to the people of the community. We are told it is now
difficult to find room enough to deposit a corpse without
encroaching upon the “graves of the former dead.” The remedy for
this is well know, and needs attention.
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06 Dec 1862
A little girl about two years old, daughter of John Hall (on
the farm of Christopher Dodgson just north of this place, was
burned to death on Tuesday morning last, while her parents were
in the field, and before assistance could be given.
MATRIMONIAL
MARRIED—In Winchester on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Read,
MILTON H. WATT of Carrollton to Miss ROSA M. HAGGARD, daughter
of Capt. R. E. Haggard.
OBITUARY
DIED—Of diphtheria, Nov. 18th, 1862, near Mineral Springs,
Greene county, FLORA, daughter of J. H. and T. A. Cain—aged 2
years and 2 months.
Fred Schafer, the gentlemanly sheriff elect of Calhoun county, gave us a call on Thursday.
Russell Gremore, of Company F, 91st regiment, is reported sick
at hospital No. 3, Louisville, Ky.
Early this morning (Saturday) there was a total eclipse of the
moon, visible throughout the United States.
A. J. Butcher, of Whitehall, and John G. Williams, of Carrollton
precinct, were appointed deputies for Sheriff Greene, on Monday
last.
The report of the capture of Bolivar, Tenn., by the rebels is
contradicted by later accounts. The gallant sixty-first can’t be
“took.”
Andrew Downs, an old and respectable citizen and farmer, living
near Athensville, in this county, had his leg broken last week
by a kick from a horse.
We are in receipt of the Atlantic Monthly for December, and find
it a remarkably entertaining number. Now is the time to send on
your subscriptions for 1863.
We are pleased to notice the return of Mr. Jacob Hunt from
California. Mr. H. and party went out in the spring with stock.
He leaves the remainder of his party in California, all doing
well.
Mssrs. Vedder and Laughray contemplate visiting Canada in a week
or tow, with their “Grand Panorama of the Great Rebellion.” We
trust their trip will prove profitable and pleasant to them.
On Tuesday last a drove of 550 head of cattle passed through
this place on their way to Hancock county. The cattle were a
portion which has been purchased for Fremont’s army in Missouri,
and were sold in St. Louis, at government auction.
We have engaged the services of a first-rate book binder and will be prepared in future to dispatch that branch of business. Those who have spoke to us in reference to binding, will accommodate us by bringing their work in as early as possible.
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