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Jefferson Democrat; Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri; WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE 1885 LICENSED TO WED - Louis W. LUCAS and Lucy DAVIS Jefferson Democrat, Hillsboro, Jefferson county, Missouri, WEDNESDAY, 24 JUNE 1885 There was a quiet wedding in our neighborhood on the 28th of May, the contracting parties being Levi W. LUCAS and Miss Lucy DAVIS, Rev. S. MEDLEY performing the ceremony. The pair has our kindest wishes for their future success and happiness. T.M. Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "richard van wagenen" <rckhound68111@yahoo.com> To: <MOJEFFER@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 11:05 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Charlotte's Pearls > In a recent Charlotte's Pearls, there was a notice of > the marriage between Lewis W. Lucas and Lucy Jane > Davis. > > I deleted the Pearl, before I printed it off. I was > wondering if anybody could search for the Pearl's for > the date of the marriage. > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MOJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson county, Missouri Part II WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 1885 LICENSE TO MARRY - Gordon WILLIAMS and Jennie McGREADY, colored, Jacob BUERKLE and Cassie MEISER, Noah B. WILLIAMS and Lydia BALAGAMBA. Geo. DURGAN, who has been at Arkansas City, Ark., writes us to forward his J.D. to "God's Country," Atchison, Kansas. This is a new version of Grasshopperdom. The Mirror says that Mr. HOLMES, the wife of the school teacher, John HOLMES of Hematite, is about to come into possession of a fortune, which she inherited in England. Mrs. C. MARSDEN of Victoria, has been dangerously ill the past week, but was convalescing at the last accounts. Her many friends here are all hoping for a speedy and permanent recovery. John STROUP, a young man of about 22 years of age, died at Hematite, Tuesday, August 25th, after a short illness of inflammation of the stomach. He had been a very strong and healthy young man and bore a good character. He was a son of the late William STROUP. Mrs. Adeline ALFORD of Pevely, came on a visit to Mrs. HONEY, last week, and was taken down with an attack of pneumonia. Dr. McNUTT has been in attendance, but the extreme age of the patient makes against her early recovery. Her daughter Mrs. Judge RANKIN, is with her. Mr. Andrew HUSKEY has a 17-year old daughter, who is seriously and singularily afflicted. He has been in bed nine weeks - was first taken with a severe fever and then with a swelling of one arm and one limb. The arm is much better, but the limb is still drawn up and painful. Physicians appear to be unable to either name or cure the disease. The following births were filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name of Mother Sex July 31 Mrs. Isam DODSON boy July 27 Mrs. Stephen PERRY boy July 29 Mrs. John H. O'HARA boy July 26 Mrs. George I. THOMPSON boy August 11 Mrs. Chambers WILSON boy August 16 Mrs. M.L. PERKINS girl August 19 Mrs. N.A. DAHN girl August 23 Mrs. Jacob HUGHES boy On Tuesday, the 25th ult., while James CURTIS and family, of the "dead bottoms of Sandy" were away from home, their "cabin" was consumed by fire, together with all the household goods. John EAVES, a neighbor, saw the flames and hurried to the scene, but the fire had so much headway, that he could only save a portion of one bed. The fire took place about 10 o'clock on the forenoon. As Mr. CURTIS is a poor man the loss will be quite severe. A man, named KNOBACH, residing on Maj. BRYANT's old farm, on the Pevely road, in a house in which were stored three hundred bushels of oats, came near meeting with a serious accident. During last Friday night his wife heard a creaking noise above and, awaking her husband, told him she thought the roof was falling. Her husband was at the time too sick to leave his bed, and she carried him out. The next moment the oats came down with a crash, breaking the bed upon which they had been sleeping and all the furniture in the house, except the stove. - Crystal Mirror. Eleven new suits were filed with the Circuit clerk last Friday. Julia HAWKINS asks for a divorce from John M., on the grounds of desertion; John MILLER wants judgment against L.H. STRUBE on notes, and Josephine DUCLOS asks damages from Peter DUGAN, alleging breach of promise and seduction. In the other eight suits the City of De Soto asks judgment for taxes against Jesse SLAWSON, Caroline GEHRING, Sarah E. BERKLEY, Maria WARRINGTON, Wm. REED, John McMANUS and heirs of Meredith WILLIAMS. Among other new suits filed for this term are Lottie EMORY vs. Clark WHITE and Fannie FARLEY for partition, S.T. WAGGENER vs. W. VINYARD for partition, DeWit C. HAMILTON vs. Mary B. HAMILTON for divorce, and James T. MOSS vs. J.T. BROOKS and John L. WEAVER, on note. Last Spring, a young man, named THOMPSON, while working on the railroad was accidentally killed, near Pevely. Public Administrator KLEINSCHMIDT took charge of his effects. In a few days he began receiving letters from a Mrs. Jane WINTERS, in Indiana, claiming to be the mother of THOMPSON and demanding his money. After some correspondence she established her identity, and Mr. K. sent her a check forthe amount, $57. After a week or two she wrote again demanding the money, and on investigation he found that the check had been promptly paid to Mrs. Jane WINTERS of Camden, Ind. the latest information is that another Jane WINTERS collected the money, who claims to also have relatives, named THOMPSON, living in Missouri. There will probably be a lawsuit in Indiana over the matter. WEDNESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 1885 MOONTOWN - Mrs. Ann MOON, spoken of in your last communication from here as being very low, died on the 22nd ult. On the 15th a child of W.T. HAMMOCK died, aged 15 months, and on the 25th Mr. WELLERHAM lost a child 9 months of age. There is a great deal of sickness in this neighborhood. Mrs. NEAL, wife of George NEAL, has been very low for five weeks, but is some better now. Scribbler. Moontown, Sept. 1, 1885. OBITUARY - The following was written by request of the Pevely Sunday School: of all sad things that befall mankind, Death is the saddest of them all. Although he shall be a messenger to each of us, by turn, as he has been to our departed friends and loved ones, yet we fail to treat him as a welcome guest. This messenger of sadness has again cast a deep gloom over our school and community, in taking from our midst Charles T. DUNKLIN. He has been a member of our school almost from infancy, where he was early brought by his Christian mother. He proved himself constant and faithful in every respect to our school, and is sadly missed by us all. His sudden and accidental death has cast a gloom over our school, as well as the community, and especially so over his own dear family, to whom - while we bow approvingly to the authority of Him, who has created all - we mingle our sorrow and tender our sympathies to the bereaved parents, brothers and sisters and friends of the late departed. R.M. </HTML>

In a recent Charlotte's Pearls, there was a notice of the marriage between Lewis W. Lucas and Lucy Jane Davis. I deleted the Pearl, before I printed it off. I was wondering if anybody could search for the Pearl's for the date of the marriage.

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson county, Missouri WEDNESDAY, 19 AUGUST 1885 ANTONIA - Mrs. Ben. FRIEDMANN was very sick this week, but Dr. LOFFMANN has brought her out of danger. WEDNESDAY, 26 AUGUST 1885 On the20 th inst. a son was born unto Mr. and Mrs. F.J. SHEIBLE. Mr. DUTRO, father of Mrs. A.M. WITTRAM, is now stopping with her. LICENSED TO MARRY - Wm. H. PAUL and Mary J. HOPSON, Andrew SCHILLER and Mrs. Antonia PINTNER. We hear very discouraging reports from the corn crop along the valley of Big River. Prim GRAHAM informs us that he has examined twenty farm, including his own, and that in his judgment it will be the poorest crop ever raised along the river. He attributes it all to the ravages of the wire worm, an insect that destroys the roots of the corn. Moontown, Mo., August 21, 1885 - We live in a quiet settlement that is seldom mentioned in your paper. A good prospect for corn, oats and meadow; wheat is a failure. The Rev. James CAPE preached at Moontown schoolhouse to a medium sized congregation. The Sabbath school progresses with Jeff. PORTER, superintendent. Wm. MOON, while chopping wood a few days ago, split his foot in the instep with an axe. He is doing as well as expected. Miss Anna MOON is very low with fever. Jeff. PORTER will start for Texas, in company with Peter PINSON and George GIBSON of Washington county. The hub factory at Blackwell is still in operation. Last Wednesday night a most diabolical assault was made near the western line of this county, on a week-minded young man, named Henry PIENSFIELD. He had been working in De Soto and that afternoon started home in a wagon with one William MURDICK and a man named FLYNN, of Richwoods, Washington county. When they got to Big River MURDICK tried to drown PIENEFIELD, and they had a long struggle in the water, the effort only failing because MURDICK was too drunk. They then dragged PIENEFIELD out into the road, threw him in the wagon and poured a lot of brandy and whiskey down his throat. Taking him a little further, they tore his clothes off, beat him badly and left him for dead. He was found the next morning naked, blind and almost insensible. An effort will be made to arrest and punish the inhuman monsters. Mr. Cornelius GORHAM intends leaving on the first of September for California where he expects to make his home in the future. Bad health and the hope of finding better paying business, are the motives that impel him. Mr. G. has been a useful citizen and Mrs. G. will be very badly missed, as he was very energetic in all good works. PROBATE COURT - $50 were appropriated out of the estate of A. PRICE, for tombstone for deceased. $150 out of estate of Mellie KERN, minor, for board and clothing; same amount for Cora KERN and for same purpose PROBATE COURT - Annual settlements were approved of estates of Ann M. TILMAN, Chas. HELLER, Anna FARRELLY, Patrick CASHELS, EGGERS minors, John EVANS, REHEIS minors, Cora KERN, Nellie KERN, Charles MILLER, George KIDD, Barbara GMELCH, M. GALVIN, Sophia BOAS and John PRIESTER. PROBATE COURT - Charles E. PYLE was appointed guardian of Gertie A.M. WATSON, minor. PROBATE COURT - Property of James ELLIOTT, deceased, was ordered turned over to widow. PROBATE COURT - Widow of George KIDD filed election to take child's part of said estate. Frank STOW had an old horse stolen about two years ago. Fortunately, two weeks since, he accidently found the animal in possession of a gentleman living within five miles of him. The gentleman says he bought the horse from a man in St. Louis. Mr. STOW proved his property and took it home. W.D. BIRTHS and DEATHS - The following deaths were filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name Age July 28 Eveline ALLEN 13 months July 27 Frank ALLIS 1 year July 29 Mary BANISTER 12 years July 24 John BASSETT 21 months July 4 Frank DASLEY 2 days July 24 Walter MAHN 18 months July 30 Fannie GRANVILLE 70 years August 6 ----POPE August 20 ----JENKINS 2 days BIRTHS Date Name of Mother Sex Augus t4 Mrs. Lausen FRAZIER boy August 1 Mrs. Henry CLIPPER girl August 2 Mrs. Henry MAUPIN boy August 17 Mrs. Julian W. JENKINS girl August 10 Mrs. John HUSKEY boy August 5 Mrs. Andrew BARSLEY boy August 1 Mrs. Thomas ARMSTRONG boy July 15 ------- GRAVEAU girl July 28(?) Mrs. George WILLIAMS boy July 29 Mrs.---- FRAZIER girl July 25 Mrs. Benjamin WINER boy Jan'y Mrs. A.G. CROSS boy WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 1885 Tony DICKEMANN is now a happy papa, but we are not advised whether it is a boy or a girl John GALVIN who was so badly crippled in the plate glass works recently, is able to be out again. Rev. S. EMORY will preach the funeral of Mr. ARNOLD, at Sunny Side, next Sunday at 4p.m. Silas McKAY's family has been increased by a daughter, and thus "the march ofprogress" continues at Morse's Mill. Eddie WALKER celebrated his 16th birthday last Thursday. The young people of the town treated him to a surprise party in the evening. </HTML>

Hi, Does anyone have knowledge of the Frank Williams who appears in Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson county, Missouri WEDNESDAY, 12 AUGUST 1885 list of Jurors for the next term of Circuit Court were drawn as follows: Grand - William PINSON, Geo. NEAL, W.A. BUTTS, Frank WILLIAMS, Reed McCORMACK, James N. DONNELL, Robert SPITS, Edward BERGMEYER, W.W. POWER, Jacob SCHNEEBERGER, Philip LYNCH and Abe CROMWELL; petit - John HUFF, G.P. WHEELSCHON, A.F. SLAWSON, John BRIDELL, Sam BOYD, W.D. BOYD, W.E. CARVER, G.E. MARSDEN, Thomas J. LEE, Ephraim WILLIAMS, Theo. MUNSON, J. Ed. CRAFT, Wm. HEIDT, D.F. DIERCKS, Joseph FREDERITZIE, John H. EHLERS, Gus'. LUHN, M.S. McKAY, B.C. BERRY, Geo. M. McCORMACK, W.C. DAVIS, John GEATLEY, E.B. MAUPIN and Owen McCOURT. Is he the same Frank Williams who married Gardner sisters, #1, Clarissa Belle Gardner, and #2, Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Gardner? If so, we know that Lizzie & William were married in abt 1891 & have list of their children from the 1900 & 1910 Jefferson Co MO Census. We would like to know what happened to the Lizzie Gardner Williams family. Also we would like to thank Charlotte for taking the time to post these records from the Jefferson Democrate in Hillsboro. Charlotte's time & efforts are very valuable to my wife Patsy & I as we try to learn more about her Norris & Gardner family in Jefferson Co MO. Don & Patsy Bethard ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson county, Missouri Part II WEDNESDAY, 12 AUGUST 1885 The following demands were allowed against the county: A.K. BOYD, contractor $40.00 F. WEBER, bridge lumber 22.71 Alex HUSKEY, support insane pauper 159.92 F. GRIMM, repairing bridge 18.10 W.J. KIRK, pauper's coffin 8.60 Mrs. FREDERITZIE, keeping pauper 10.00 A.J. LUCKEY, keeping pauper 5.00 Dr. BREWSTER, poor farm physician 62.50 L.K. WATERS, expense of bringing crazy Negro to Hillsboro 5.50 N.W. WELSH, work on courthouse 3.63 J.F. GREEN, prosecuting attorney 87.50 J.P. NEFF, bridge lumber 51.50 W.R. DONNELL, cash for courthouse plans 50.00 R.W. McMULLIN, printing and publishing 66.16 Mrs. SPAULDING, keeping pauper 12.00 C. Tho.HORINE, circuit clerk 23.00 J.B. DOVER, road commissioner 70.00 Jos. J. HOEKEN, goods for poor farm 50.71 Unity BALDWIN, pauper 10.00 Geo. D. BARNARD, stationery 10.20 Paul McSHAY, pauper 9.00 Lucinda DRENNEN, keeping pauper 20.00 John WILLIAMS, county judge 9.00 R.G. MADISON, county judge 16.00 Henry SECKMANN, county judge 16.60 CEDAR HILL - Wm. J. BUXTON was accidentally hurt by a cow, while watching a gap, but not stepping aside and permit her to enter. Another attempt at incendiarism was made in this neighborhood. Last Sunday night, about 12 o'clock, fire was seen on Head's creek bridge. As Dr. WILLIAMS returned home from a patient's he saw a flash of light shoot up from the bridge, at the same time noticing some person dodging into the brush. He hurried up and roused the people of this place, who got there to save the burning structure. The next morning a two-gallon jug was found near by, having the smell of turpentine, supposed to have contained that with which the villain saturated the bridge. The finding of the jug may furnish some clue as to the fire-bug. W.D. House's Springs, Aug. 8, 1885. WEDNESDAY, 19 AUGUST 1885 Married, at the residence of Felix BOYER on Plattin, August 6, 1885, by 'Squire T.L. McCORMACK, Louis D. THURMAN of Ste. Genevieve county and Miss Dora BOYER of Jefferson county. Mr. Nelson SCOTT of High Ridge, Jefferson county and Miss Clara McCOURTNEY of Gray's Summit, were married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob McCOURTNEY, near the latter place, August 11th, by H.C. WILLIAMS. --Pacific City Herald. Last Wednesday the "boys" of this office thought for a while that the "boss" had supplied the institution with electric lights, the illumination being great. The "devil's" eyes fairly sparkled, while the "folder" stroked his heavy beard gleefully, and the pressman and "mail agent" were humming. "I wish I were single again." This state of affairs was brought about by a visit from the Misses Bertha SEEMEL, daughter of Henry SEEMEL, and Jeanette HAESSEL of Milwaukee, Wisc., a sister of Adam HAESSEL and Mrs. Charles HERCHER, who were accompanied by Fred. HERCHER and Theobald SEEMEL, and Mrs. N.W. WELSH and Miss Delia WELSH of St. Louis. They came to see the press in operation (our paper is published Wednesday and not on Tuesday, truthful Jefferson Watchman to the contrary notwithstanding) and seemed to enjoy their stay. Miss WELSH left for her home in the city the same evening, after enjoying the cool and bracing air of the "hub" of Jefferson county for one month. Fred. HERCHER and his little Aunt left for Milwaukee last Friday, after spending a week with relatives and friends in this county. Fred LONGEHENNIG of Glaize creek, had a couple of colts which stayed off and nothing was heard of the for eight days, when they were found in the district schoolhouse. The door was not fastened and they had pushed it open and walked in, and it closed after them, holding them safe. They had gnawed the furniture and window casings all to pieces. They were so weak they had to be hauled home in a sled. After recovering strength they were turned out again and in a short time went back to the schoolhouse, and were shut up a second time, remaining three days. they are certaily paying dearly for their education. Mr. and Mrs. HILLIS of Carlinville, Ill., are visiting the family of W.T. NICCOLLS. Mrs. H. is a sister of Mr. N. Wm. CLARK and son were in De Soto on Thursday. It has been several weeks since the ex-treasurer was here. A Mr. CRAMER of California, a relative of Mayor GOFF, is spending a few weeks in town. He is a teacher by profession. Your correspondent has received a copy of the Crystal Mirror, a neat little paper published at Festus by Jas. J. WILSON, Jr. It is indeed a praiseworthy sheet, representing and promulgating the interests of all, but the prejudices of none. It is the general wish here that Mr. W. should make a success of this enterprise. FROM REGINA - Mrs. Bernhard SCHNEIDER, after severe suffering, died very suddenly.leaving an infant with husband and friends to mourn her loss. Mr. F. WILLIAMS and others from near this place, gave us a call to participate in hunting 'coons, which have been feasting on corn belonging to Mr. MANDLE. So we started into the woods and had notgone but a little ways, when the dogs treed one, and one of our number, Willie RUSSELL, being the best climber, quickly ascended the tree and passed above the 'coon. The animal hereupon ran down the tree and, as we supposed, into the jaws of death; but to our sorrow this was the last we seen of the 'coon that night. August 13, 1885. </HTML>

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson county, Missouri WEDNESDAY, 12 AUGUST 1885 J.W. PIPKIN's baby boy was buried in the Hillsboro cemetery last Monday. Miss Winnie MOSS of Pevely, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. CHRISTOPHER, at 1814 Schields Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. John ENGLE, formerly a shoemaker of this place and related by marriage to the LEUTZINGERS, recently died in Texas. Wm. HEILIGTAG was buried near Antonia last Monday. His funeral is said to have been the largest ever seen in that neighborhood. Frank BOUGHTON's 18 months-old child got hold of a bottle of turpentine, last Monday, and took a big swallow of it, since which time the child has been in a critical condition. Wm. SULLIVAN and W.T. MESE will give a basket picnic at Mammoth Cave, on Big River, August 20th, Ample provisions are being made for amusements, and they will have plenty of refreshments. It is a famous place for picnics. Everybody is invited. Sometime since a mad dog passed thro' south of Antonia and bit a dog belonging to Wm. SCHLUEDER of Glaize Creek. Mr. S. failed to kill his dog, and in due time it went mad and bit SCHLUEDER's little boy and a lot of stock. It seems that S. had some doubts as there being such a thing as a mad dog in this county, and neglected doing anything for the boy till last Friday, which was eight days after the boy was bitten, he showed some signs of serious illness, when he was taken to St. Louis for treatment. The body of Charles T. DUNKLIN, whose sad death we mentioned last week, was found about forty miles down the river from where he had fallen, after being in the water three days and nights. An inquest was buried and the body buried, the parties finding him having heard nothing of the accident. Two of his brothers, who were on the way down the river in a skiff, searching for the body, heard of the burial, had the body exhumed, and recognized it as that of their unfortunate brother. They procured a metallic casket and brought the remains home, where they were buried last Thursday. Rev. J.C. DOWNER conducted the funeral ceremonies and a goodly number of friends were present to attest their respect for the deceased and sympathy for the stricken family. Mr. DUNKLIN was about 26 years old, a young man of good character and steady habits, and we learn that among the mourner sat his untimely death is an estimable young lady, whom he would ere long have led to the altar. Surely, "in themidst of life we are in death," and "quot;death is no respector of persons." Judge Jos. J. WILLIAMS, and J.F. GREEN Esq., of HIllsboro attended the funeral. JUSTICE'S COURT - 'Squire SHEIBLE was pretty busy the for part of the week, trying some State cases and getting up the paper. The first was on Monday, being a charge against Julius PRUETT for petit larceny, to which he plead guilty and fined $5 and costs, and not having the aforesaid sum he now languishes in jail. The case is as follows Julius is an orphan boy, the son of the late Henry PRUETT of Big River township and has been working for Starrett McKEAN. Some four or five months ago Starrett lost two ten-dollar bills, which the boy found, but did not tell his employer, and while he had the money in his pocket he assidiously assisted in hunting the lost greenbacks. Not long since McKEAN'ssuspicions, which had always rested on Julius, were confirmed, the boy having gone to MANDLE's store at Regina, where he bought a watch and chain, valued at $18.50, and paid with the lost money. When approached on the subject he made a full confession, stating among other things that an old person had told him to keep his find. Owing to this and the fact that he is an orphan, the 'Squire was easy on the lad. As a sequel to this there is likely to be another suit against Mr. MANDLE for the recovery of the stolen money, Julius having made affidavit that the money paid for the watch was that lost by Mr. McKEAN. Report of survey of change on Morse's Mill and Pevely road, over lands of Jacob DIPPLE, D.L. JARVIS, W. STEPHENS, J.M. HENSLEY, Henry TEMMING and Clark WHITE, was approved on the condition that petitioners pay the cost and damages. J.N. DONNELL, Thompson BROWN and Samuel MARSDEN were appointed to assess the damages. Demands of Dr. SAPPINGTON for medical attendance to paupers, and of G. DREEGE for interest on county warrants were not allowed. Reports of inquest by L.K. WATERS, over bodies of Fred. HEISINGER and an unknown man, were approved and feebills of $10.50 and $14.10 allowed. Account of Cynthia WILBURN, for keeping pauper, was now allowed. Jurors for the next term of Circuit Court were drawn as follows: Grand - William PINSON, Geo. NEAL, W.A. BUTTS, Frank WILLIAMS, Reed McCORMACK, James N. DONNELL, Robert SPITS, Edward BERGMEYER, W.W. POWER, Jacob SCHNEEBERGER, Philip LYNCH and Abe CROMWELL; petit - John HUFF, G.P. WHEELSCHON, A.F. SLAWSON, John BRIDELL, Sam BOYD, W.D. BOYD, W.E. CARVER, G.E. MARSDEN, Thomas J. LEE, Ephraim WILLIAMS, Theo. MUNSON, J. Ed. CRAFT, Wm. HEIDT, D.F. DIERCKS, Joseph FREDERITZIE, John H. EHLERS, Gus'. LUHN, M.S. McKAY, B.C. BERRY, Geo. M. McCORMACK, W.C. DAVIS, John GEATLEY, E.B. MAUPIN and Owen McCOURT. No births were reported to the County clerk this week. One death was filed, Mary SUMMERS, at De Soto, July 23rd, aged 46 years. Rev. John H. HEADLEE will preach the funeral of Mrs. Felix POSTON, at Lebanon, on the second Sunday in September, at 11 o'clock a.m. Sheriff HURTGEN started last Sunday for Houston, Texas county, Mo., for Allen McCREERY, who is under indictment here for criminal assault. </HTML>

Hello I was wondering if anyone knew of the graveyard in Horine on a hillside on Lakeview Dr. I know it is from the Civil War Era. I am asking because they are about to knock it down for a new subdivision. Thanks Christie ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson county, Missouri Part II WEDNESDAY, 5 AUGUST 1885 Miss Mamie REID, and Mrs. John SHARP of St. Louis, and Misses TASSON and WILLIAMS of Texas, were guests of the Misses LEWIS of Maxville the past week. Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Judge John C. CAPE, died last Friday night of cancer, aged about 55 years. She had suffered for along time, being 10 months confined to her bed. She was an estimable Christian lady, and much beloved by all who knew her. LICENSED TO MARRY - David BADEAU and Georgetta WILLIAMS, colored, James F. LITTLE and Malissa HAVENS, August REUTER and Frances HOUCK, Walter H. GARDEN and Sarah C. HENDRICKSON, Louis D. THURMAN of Ste. Genevieve county and Dora BOYER of this county. Miss Fannie, youngest daughter of Mr. John CONN of Rush Tower, was married last Friday to Mr. Sol. SMITH of St.Louis. The wedding took place at the residence of the bride's father, after which the happy couple took their departure for the city, carrying with them the good wishes of many friends. Within one week two houses with all their contents were destroyed by fire on Glaize creek, the fires both occurring in the middle of the day, while the families were in the field at work. The first was John BUSH's house, on the 24th of July. the building was worth about $800 and is a total loss, as there was no insurance. Nothing was saved out of the house. The next fire was at Frederick LANGEHENNIG's, on the 27th, and as in the other case, everything was destroyed, but we learn that it was tolerably well insured. We have just learned of a distressing accident, which occurred last Thursday night, at Kansas City, Mo. Charles T. DUNKLIN, son of Major J.L. DUNKLIN of Pevely, was acting in the capacity of watchman on one of the government steamers, His brother-in-law, Capt. TILDEN, being incharge of the boat. Shortly after 1 o'clock at night the clerk was awakened by a sudden storm, and finding the boat unprepared for a storm, got up to rebuke the watchman for neglect of day, but no watchman could be found. The only explanation is that Mr. DUNKLIN had fallen off the boat and was drowned, as no tidings have yet been had of him. The following BIRTHS were filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name of mother Sex March 22 Mrs. L.C. PARTNEY girl April 13 Mrs. James WILLIAMS girl June 25 Mrs. Louis BURGAN boy July 7 Mrs. Brooks COLLINS girl July 19 Mrs. Philip SCHAUB girl July 16 Mrs. Anthony CANNON girl July 18 Mrs. A. HUROFF boy July 22 Mrs. Edward WUNDER boy July 1 Mrs. George HAUSKIES boy July 24 Mrs. R.C. OUTMAN boy July 9 Mrs. Peter BOMAN girl July 28 Mrs. Thomas E. MOSS boy CRYSTAL and LIMITVILLE - One of J.V. HAEFNER's children died this morning. Have been unable to learn the particulars as yet. Quite a battle was fought near HAEFNER's store and Arlington Hall, Wednesday morning, between three rural cousins. It was an old grudge, and one of the combatants has his visage badly "Sullivanized" (I am assuming that the combatants were SULLIVAN's.? C.M.) A telegramme from Boston, last Monday morning, announced the birth of a boy to the wife of Superintendent NEALE. Flags were hoisted to the breeze at Crystal City in honor of the event. Limitville is a lucky town as far as inheritances by her citizens is concerned. A few days ago an old soldier received quite a handsome amount of pension money from the government; today Alex GORDON left for St. Louis to receive about $8,000, as part of an inheritance from England, and E. MARX is now at Paris, France, to get $10,000 from his father's estate. Quite a number of our citizens went to Ste. Genevieve on the 21st, to take in the Centennial there. The steamer, Will S. HAYEs, was crowded to overflowing when she reached here. The number of passengers from St. Louis were variously estimated at from 900 to 1100. Among the excursionists from here I noticed Henry McCLANAHAN and family, S. JEWETT and family, Mrs. SEYSSLER, Mrs. SINGER and Messrs. Wm. PARK, Wm. TERRY, Nels. CONWAY, W. KENNER, J.V. HAEFNER, your humble servant and a host of others. July 24, 1885. FRUMET FINDINGS - Editor Jefferson Democrat: Miss Chrissie HYATT of St. Louis is visiting her step-mother, Mrs. HYATT, at this place. W.R. MANESS, the Frumet merchant, is doing a very good business in the mercantile line. PROBATE COURT - Business transacted by Judge ELKINS last Saturday: James E. MANESS was appointed administrator of the estate of Amos MANESS, and bond fixed at $100. DEATHS AND BIRTHS - The following deaths were filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name Age July 18 Anna HILDERBRAN 64 years July 31 James SULLENS 1 year BIRTHS Date Name of mother Sex June 30 Mrs. Fred SPRINGMEYER boy June 6 Mrs. Fred BERGAN girl July 18 Mrs. Lafayette GRAHAM boy July 24 Mrs. Drew DRENNON boy July 1 Mrs. August MEYER boy July 1 Mrs. Gust. SCHULTZ boy July 29 Mrs. Berhard SCHNEIDER boy </HTML>

Hilderbrand Graveyard Carole Goggin and I have completed a visit to the Hilderbrand Graveyard on March 28, 2007. This cemetery is erroneously listed on topo maps as Skullens Cemetery. However I have a deed stating it is Helterbrand Graveyard. The original deed of the land was to Samuel Hilderbrand. Goodspeed list the family as Hilderbrand. After examining many documents I have come to the conclusion that the name is spelled variously about 4 or 5 different ways so I will use the Hilderbrand spelling as I feel this is most correct. This cemetery is also know as Skullens, Sullens, Helterbrand, and Cedar Hill. The cemetery, located west of Cedar Hill, is about ½ acre in size, being 116 X 214 feet. It is in poor condition being VERY overgrown. Could be as many as 200 graves in this cemetery, with possibly 10 rows head to foot by 20 graves wide. This cemetery is also deeded out as a “public” cemetery. This could explain its size and the number of markers. There are many fieldstones laid out in clean rows under the brush. An old gate is present at the road and the cemetery has old fencing. This cemetery is in T42 R3 S13. Below are the monuments located; J H D DI FEB (This is a hand carved fieldstone) 23 1842 Unknown Broken Monument and base, no name, date or other information Unknown, Name broken off, Died Oct. 5, 1864, Aged 27 ys. & 28 ds. SULLENS (Family section monument with the following other monuments.) Two [S] Corner monuments Lue 1867-1953 Katie 1900-1909 Jim 1861-1936 SULLENS, James Elis, born Apr 9, 1888, died Apr 9, 1899, aged 11 years, Our darling one hath gone before. To meet us on the blissful shore. PEPPER, Samuel P., born D. 22, 1868, died O. 22, 1871 (very worn) Dave Hallemann Sleuth.Em@sbcglobal.net

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY 1885 VINELAND - Peter GIBSON succeeded in obtaining a pension, last week. We congratulate Peter on his good fortune. If any person deserves being sustained by the government Peter is the one. Annie, daughter of J.W. WILSON, met with quite a narrow escape. She was engaged in driving some milch cows and when near her home, was attacked by a Jersey bull, which horned the horse in the side and threw Miss Annie off. Fortunately she escaped with a few scratches and lots of fright. Your correspondent had the pleasure of attending a select picnic, last Saturday at Mammoth Cave on Big River, where a splendid time was had indeed. Among the invited guests present we noticed the Misses Emma GIBSON, Lou McGREADY and Susie MADDEN of Washington county, and the Misses PERKINS and Belle and Daisy HEARST of Big River, and quite an array of belles and beaux of Jefferson county. We also had the pleasure of meeting our old friend, Frank HINCH of Kingston, who signs "M.D." at the end of his name. We wish him success in his new profession. We also noticed Brooks WARNE and Mr. SWINK of Crystal City, who seemed busily engaged with a bevy of ladies. Our gentlemanly agent, J.T. PARKER, had his hands full, attending to a wagon load of ladies. We also met Miss Alice FUNK of Danby, who is visiting Miss Lizzie PERKINS. Vineland, July 20, 1885. Miss Irene BROWN, daughter of I.H. BROWN, who is well known to many of our citizens, is visiting Miss Florence CUNNINGHAM. Miss BROWN is from Edwardsville, Ill., where her father has long been connected with the schools. Miss McKAY, a relative of Mrs. Dr. BERKLEY, has come to spend the Summer and Winter with Mrs. B. Miss McKAY is from Kentucky, and he has secured a position in the public schools of De Soto as assistant. F. HACKE - Within the past fourteen days, Mr. F. HACKE of De Soto, has received orders for the following new vehicles: E. ROUGGLY, Valle Mines, a new style top buggy; J.L. ROUGGLY, Valle mines, a new style phaeton; W.J. MAUTHE, De Soto, an improved style soda water wagon; George FETTE, De Soto, handsome covered grocery delivery wagon; John GIBSON, Richwoods, lumber wagon. Besides all the orders for new work, Mr. HACKE has new at his shop eight spring wagons and buggies for repairing and painting, beside the vast amount of making and repairing of plows, wagons and other work for the farmer which he always has. Mr. HACKE has made his arrangements to complete and can do all kinds of wood and iron work, besides painting, trimming, etc., for any kind of a carriage, buggy, wagon or vehicle of any description, in a manner equal to that done in any large city or elsewhere, and at prices no higher than those charged by others. DEATHS AND BIRTHS - The following deaths were filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name Age June 23 Mattie BAKER 1 year July 17 Albert HELTERBRAN 7 years July 16 Edward ROQUES 9 years BIRTHS Date Name of mother Sex June 7 Mrs. James K. FORB girl July 5 Mrs. George W. McCORMACK boy July 12 Mrs. William CRAIG girl July 3 Mrs. John BOHNA boy WEDNESDAY, 29 JULY 1885 Collier WATSON, clerk in the De Soto bank, died of erysipelas last Saturday, aged 16 years. He was a boy of good manners and habits, well liked by all who knew him. George DURGAN called on us last week, and ordered the paper sent to him at Arkansas City, Ark., where he is employed on a railroad. He had business with our Probate court. Lloyd KING and wife of Blackburn, Mo., arrived in De Soto last Saturday, in time to see Mrs. KING's brother Collier WATSON, before he died. They request us to express their thanks to friends in De Soto for their kindness and tender care of the sick boy. Albert NULL died near Regina Post office last Saturday. He was only 23 years old and had been a very stout, active young man. The disease is said to have been abscess on the bowels. he leaves a wife and one child. He was buried in the Hillsboro cemetery. Mr. Ephraim BECKETT of Sandy has been entirely blind for years. Recently someone recommended him to apply 'coon oil to his eyes. After using the oil three days he found that he could see considerably. He holding up his hand before the light, he can distinguish his fingers from the thumb. It is a very remarkable cure. There have been three deaths in this neighborhood within the past week. Mrs. HELTERDRAND, and old and respected lady residing near Cedar Hill, died on the 22nd of this month. She leaves a large family of grown children and a husband to mourn her loss, and was beloved by all who knew her as a good Christian lady. A son of Mr. Green HELTERBRAND, one of deceased's grand-children, also died a few days ago. One of Joseph ROQUE's sons was killed by large limb of a tree falling upon him. House's Springs, July 26, 1885. DE SOTO- George MAHN's little boy died on the 24th inst., of brain fever. DEATHS AND BIRTHS - The following deaths were filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name Age July 17 Albert HELTERBRAND 7 years July 12 Mary DALMAIN 4 hours May 18 Emily M. THREM 37 years BIRTHS Date Name of mother Sex July 12 Mrs. William CRAIG girl July 4 Mrs. A.H. MOORE boy July 12 Mrs. Rosak DELMAIN boy May 18 Mrs. John N. THURM boy June 25 Mrs. George REISING boy FOR SALE - My farm on Head's creek, near House's Springs, is for sale at reasonable terms, and if not sold on or before the first day of September, will be rented to the highest bidder, on the premises. There are 200 acres, 100 in cultivation, good house and all necessary buildings. Will sell for $3,500 - $1,000 in cash and balance on time. Address me by mail at Frumet, John HARNESS. </HTML>

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson county, Missouri 15 JULY 1885 Part II The following demands were allowed against the county: Geo. D. BARNARD, stationery $4.25 J.B. DOVER, road commissioner 12.00 W.R. DONNELL, county clerk 34.80 White McNUTT, burial expenses of paupers 18.00 A.D. DAVIS, taking drift wood from Sandy bridge 15.00 Alex. CALLAHAN, blind man 12.00 R.W. McMULLIN, treasurer 38.57 R.G. MADISON, county judge 10.00 H. SECKMANN, county judge 10.00 John WILLIAMS, county judge 6.00 Henry HURTGEN, jailer 108.19 R.G. HOEKEN, keeping Isham WILLIAMS 20.00 Peter STRICKLAND, boarding jury 7.20 DEATHS AND BIRTHS - The following deaths were filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name Age June 18 Emily YERGER 4 years June 4 Mrs. GILLET 21 years June 28 Nancy RICHARDSON 41 years BIRTHS Date Name of Mother Sex June 17 Mrs. Gust. HAMEL, Jr. boy June 14 Mrs. Malvin BAKER girl June 24 Mrs. George W. HUNT boy June 21 Mrs. George D. WALKER boy June 9 Mrs. Woodson MOON girl May 20 ---- ROBITON, colored girl May 24 Mrs. John BREWSTER boy June 30 Mrs. W.M. BITTICK girl June 25 Mrs. John KYLE boy June 13 Mrs. Torrence O'BRIEN girl July 3 Mrs. Edward RASCH girl WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY 1885 Miss Ida MANESS of St. Louis is visiting at her uncle's, Judge ELKINS. Amos MANESS, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his residence on Big River on the 2nd inst. LICENSE TO WED - Edgar VINYARD and Lulu McCORMACK, Philip GAMACHE and Mary L. BOWEN, Wm. D. BRADSHAW and Lucy C. ACHTER, Jacob BLANK and Julia A. OKER. James ELLIOTT of De Soto, a brakeman on the Iron Mountain railroad, was killed by the cars at Irondale, last Friday. He was buried on Sunday, at De Soto, by the Odd Fellows, of which organization he was a member. A little squabble took place between Pleasant EAVES and Charles MAUPIN, last Saturday, after which the latter came out on the street with a six-shooter. No blood was spilled, but we have our doubts as to whether a pretended deputy Sheriff has any more rights than a good, peaceable citizen. This is probably a question for the Grand Jury to solve. Last Tuesday, as Joseph ROQUES' three little boys rode some mules down to Big River to water, a tree fell, striking the eight-year old boy, mashing him and the mule he rode to the ground, killing both boy and mule. The little boy was badly mashed, and never spoke after receiving the wounds. His parents were nearly distracted over the terrible accident. A Mrs. WILLIAMS and daughter of St. Louis, are spending the heated term at VOLLMAR's hotel, enjoying the fresh air which this locality always affords. Hillsboro and VOLLMAR's hotel are beginning to attract attention from those who want to spend the Summer without suffocating. At J.F. DETRICK's sale, last Saturday, one of the boldest violations of the U.S. and State and county revenue laws was committed we ever heard, of and by a woman at that. Mrs. Katie BUCK, who had been keeping house for Mr. DETRICK, bought four kegs of beer, and deliberately dished it out by the glass, at five cents a drink, realizing therefor upwards of $75, so we are informed. About 5 o'clock in the evening Prosecuting Attorney GREEN heard of the matter and filed an information against Mr. DETRICK and Mrs. BUCK, and 'Squire SHEIBLE issued warrants for their arrests. The Sheriff started immediately for the scene, but learned on the way that Katie did not wait for an interview with the officers, but had started for the railroad in VOLLMAR's hack, which had delivered the beer in the morning. Mr. DETRICK was brought in by Constable CLARK, but subsequently discharged, it appearing that he had nothing to do with the selling or ordering of the beer, and that he had openly protested against the proceedings. Katie might be gobbled up yet, when others may be implicated. Last Thursday Philip GAMACHE and Miss Mary L. BOWEN came to Hillsboro and procured licenses to wed, after which they started for 'Squire SHEIBLE's office, piloted by Frank GREEN. They had not gone many yards when they espied 'Squire McFARLAND of Big River township, who is an old friend and neighbor of the bride, and the young couple concluded to have him do the hitching, and in a short time he sent them on their way in double harness. McFARLAND then went to SHEIBLE to excuse his intrusion, and the wheat and pumpkin crop being a total failure with the gentleman from Big River, he had no trouble in securing a pardon from the fat man of Central, whose "crops" are the same one year as another. 'Squire S. advised Mac to buy some coffee for the fee received, as it was rather late in the season for sassafras, and he didn't seem to have any more or thicker blood than was wholesome to man's body. Our private opinion, however, is that Bro. Mac intends to stick to tea, for he squandered the aforesaid fee in tea before leaving the town and honestly divided with 'Squire SHEIBLE. PROBATE COURT - Business transacted by Judge ELKINS last Saturday. Report of commissioners, setting out homestead for the widows of James R. McCULLOCH and Henry PREWETT, deceased, were approved. </HTML>

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri WEDNESDAY, 8 JULY 1885 LICENSED TO MARRY - Frederick BARRON and Ollie MERCER. Miss Alice OGLE of De Soto and Harvey DEDRICK of Dayton, Ohio, are visiting J.F. DEDRICK on Belew's Creek. Mrs. Hannah D., wife of James LITTLE of Limitville, died June 28th of consumption. She had been a patient sufferer for several years. Rev. S. FRAZIER will preach the funeral of Mrs. Nancy RICHARDSON, at the school house on Little creek, next Sunday, at 11a.m. Mrs. R. was the wife of Robert RICHARDSON and died on the 28th ult. On the evening of June 27th, Past Master Jas. J. WILSON, public installed the following officer of the Shekinah Lodge, A.F. & A.M., at their hall: C.G. WARNE, W.M.; James HOUGHTON, S.W.; John BURTON, J.W.; John STAGER, Secretary; J.M. BAILEY, Treasurer; T.J. LEE, S.D.; James ROBASON, J.F.; Eli DONNELL, S.S.; Aaron MOORE, J.S.; J.H. GAINES, Tiler. There were about 200 persons present. A bountiful feast was spread and enough was left over to feed as many more. The Crystal City string band discoursed some very pleasant music. At the close Bro. WARNE was presented with an apron by his brethren. J. On the 23rd ultimo, a well-dressed gentleman and a beautiful young lady, in her wedding apparel, came to Hillsboro in a De Soto "rig" and stepped into Recorder HONEY's office, with a desire to procure a permit to enter into double cussedness. They claimed to be from St. Louis City and the lady's appearance led one to believe that it required some fille of the moon ere she arrived at her majority, and the Deputy Recorder put several pertinent as well as impertinent questions to the couple, which were not satisfactorily answered and the license was refused.....From the St. Louis County "Waechter" we learn that they went to Clayton the following night, awoke the Recorder and procured the cherished document, then took Judge BROUSTER out of the arms of Morpheus, who soon made them one. The gentlemen's name is Martin LUTHER - no kin to the illustrious reformer - while her name was Orpha M. JACQUOT. We trust their pathway through matrimonial life will be smoother than their first step into their new relations. THE FOURTH - At Victoria Messrs. ROBERTS & MARSDEN had a crowd of three or four hundred, and all went away well pleased with the entertainment. They had a good inner, and the time was spent principally in dancing to music furnished by the MOSS brothers. Martin ZIMPFER had a picnic at Antonia, his guests having a good time, and several remaining till after dark. We dropped in on them late in the after noon and found everybody in the best of humor and enjoying themselves hugely. Rock Creek celebrated by giving a ball in the evening and firing Roman candles, at one of X. KOHLER's neighbor's house. James T. MOSS, Richard HOEKEN and Sam BYRNS with their families, accompanied by John REPPY and Dr. MOCKBEE, had a private picnic in Big River, and spent the day killing squirrels. H. Ed.GREEN, now associated with the Bonne Terre Register, was in town Friday, accompanied by his brother, Walter, who was on his way to St. Louis. Ed. is looking well and said he is doing as well as he can expect to do these hard times. Among the visitors from Hillsboro were John WEAVER, Jake DOUGLAS, Louis GREEN, Clif. MOTHERSHEAD, J.E. WALKER and others. D.M. PARK and mother have relatives from New York visiting them. Mrs. H. HOHENTHAL and Hattie, her youngest daughter, left last Thursday to spend several months with relatives in Baltimore. H. HOHENTHAL accompanied them as far as St. Louis. 15 JULY 1885 LICENSED TO MARRY - Lewis J. LILY(?) and Sarah E. BECKER. Parson GORDON was having some fun last week, reporting the arrival of his wife's new boy. After pumping the old gentleman we learned that the boy is a grown man, and that he lately came from Pennsylvania. A tramp, giving the name of John CARTWRIGHT came to Mr. A.J. LUCKEY's on the 2nd inst., sick. His traveling companion left them and Mr. LUCKEY took him in and cared for him till his death occurred on the 10th. The man appeared intelligent and educated, and claimed to be from Wellsburgh, N.Y. Dr. BREWSTER pronounced the disease swamp fever. Fred HEISINGER of near Antonia, while working on a cowl-pit, on Tuesday, the 7th inst. went to get a bucket of drinking water and, on climbing the fence with ita rail broke and he fell and broke his neck. Parties got to him in a few minutes, but he was dead, still retaining his hold on the bucket. An inquest was held by 'Squire WATERS. Deceased leaves a wife and two children. A terrible calamity befell our young friend, Christoph VOGT, one day last week, while working in his saw mill, near Antonia. Somehow he got his left hand too near a saw and had it severed from the arm. We learn that two physicians were summoned, who deemed it necessary to perform an amputation below the elbow. We hope Chris, will soon recover sufficiently so that he can at least superintend his business, as he has a considerable of a family. Dramshop licenses were granted to Wm. BRACKMANN, High Ridge; ALLCOCK & MARZ, Joseph THOMURE, Wm. GORMAN, George TERRY and Theo. AUBUCHON, Limitville; Edw. VOLLMAR, R.G. HOEKEN and CLARK & WILLIAMS, Hillsboro; Joseph ZIPP, Maxville; Martin ZIMPFER, Antonia; Albert TURK, G. RAUSCHENBACK and John OHEIM, Kimmswick; Hermann MEYER, Charles JACOBS, KARTE & RINKE, Herm. HOFFMANN, HILL & MOON, Fred WAPPLER, C.C. BISCH & Co., OWENS & SUTTON, J.W. BEMENT and A. STRICKLAND, De Soto. </HTML>

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson county, Missouri Part II WEDNESDAY, 24 JUNE 1885 Amounts against the county were allowed as follows: R.W. McMULLIN, printing $4.50 Rob't McMULLIN, repairing road at HASSE 40.00 VOGT & Co., bridge lumber 37.05 J.P. NEFF, bridge lumber 43.55 J.F. GREEN, prosecuting attorney 75.00 J.H. DOVER, road commissioner 8.00 F. GRIMM, repairing Lemay bridge 8.90 George D. BARNARD 58.50 Lucas BELLAGAMBA, for pauper 20.00 T.L. McCORMACK cost of changing road at G.W. BYRD's 12.00 W.R. DONNELL, county clerk 431.44 Henry HURTGEN, sheriff 81.90 John WILLIAMS, county judge 6.00 R.G. MADISON, county judge 16.00 Henry SECKMAN, county judge 10.00 Court adjourned till July 6, 1885. It was reported that John J. CORKEY, well known in this vicinity, was killed while on his way to Texas', by a coach upsetting and throwing him out. WEDNESDAY, 1 JULY 1885 'Squire McFARLAND married, on the 25th of June, George D. WILLIAMS and Olive BELEW. Ed. DOVER, Hillsboro's gentleman of color, overheated himself with whiskey, last Saturday. He was cooled off in the trough by the spring. J. Ed. WALKER was cleaning some poison ivy out of his garden, one day last week, and had his face and hands severely poisoned. He has been laid up ever since. The shortness of J.J. WILSON's ramble, this week, may be properly laid to the sudden appearance at his house of a little miss, who claims his undivided attention for the present. LICENSED TO MARRY - Joseph GAUS and Maria A. GOLDSTER, John RAINS and Emily MEDLEY, George D. WILLIAMS and Olive BELEW, William PINSON and Clara RYAN, John W. WIDEMAN and Emma GAMBLE. George W. MAGUIRE, who died in this county at the advanced age of 111 years, was a colored man. He was born in King William county, Virginia and had been a resident of this State for 80 years. His death was reported by Dr. PRITCHARD of Valle Mines. >From two sources we have detailed information of a terrible rain storm which visited Rock Township on the 19th ultimo., Rock Creek and a branch, called Blackwater, were higher than ever known before, sweeping away fences and crops, and in many places washing off the ground as deep as it had been plowed. Mrs. GEIB, Judge SECKMANN and Messrs. NEFF, EDINGER, BAUM, HALL, BURGHARD, RASCH, PFIEL, BECKER, RUSS, HUNT, MILLER and others losing heavily in fences, crops and ground. The county bridges across Prairie Hollow and at Joseph ZIEGELIMEYER's were washed completely away. A wind storm on the evening of the 15th, did great damage to fruit and other trees, near Maxville, and blew down Mr. TENBROOK's large barn; also a haybarn of George KRAEMER's and a stable for Fred WAGNER. The losses by the rain storm are severely felt by the victims, some of whom are almost completely discouraged from farming. There was a quiet wedding in our neighborhood on the 28th of May, the contracting parties being Levi W. LUCAS and Miss Lucy DAVIS, Rev. S. MEDLEY performing the ceremony. The pair has our kindest wishes for their future success and happiness. T.M. Dr. WILLIAMS has gone to Ohio on a visit to relatives, and Dr. GUIBOR is in St.Louis under medical treatment; therefore, our town is destitute of a physician for the time being. Alf. STEWART's daughter and daughter-in-law from Texas are here on a visit. DEATHS and BIRTHS - The following deaths were filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name Age May 15 Rosa L. VINYARD 9 months May 13 Thomas GEITZ 2 years May 24 Geo. W. MAGUIRE 111 years June 1(?) Mary KRAMME 32 years June 5(?) Mary HENRY 3 years June 11 Henry LAMBARD 20 years BIRTHS Date Name of mother Sex April 21 Mrs. Wm. G. GULY girl May 20 Mrs. Philip LONGEHENNIG boy May 25 Mrs. L.J. HENRY boy and girl May 4 Mrs. James WARE boy May 30 Mrs. John B. HOLMAN girl May 21 Mrs. John P. MILLER girl May 21 Mrs. Carrollton BUTTS girl June 3 Mrs. Albert PITTMAN boy June 8 Mrs. Peter B. FRAZIER boy June 15 Mrs. Peter COOPER boy June 21 Mrs. James D. WAGGNER boy June 15 Mrs. Mathias LEPP boy June 16 Mrs. Henry J. WOOD girl June 8 Mrs. Henry KOERNER girl </HTML>

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson county, Missouri WEDNESDAY, 24 JUNE 1885 Dr. HARBISON and wife were both sick last week. C.A. STONE of Ohio was visiting his brothers, in De Soto, last week, He paid us a very pleasant call. Wm. O'BRIEN and Miss Sarah TORRENCE were united in marriage, at Vineland on the 18th inst., by Thomas WELCH, Esq. The funeral of Mrs. Mary GOUCH will be preached, at Sunny Side church, next Sunday at 11 o'clock a.m., by Rev. S.W. EMORY. Hon. Sam BYRNS and wife visited our town last week. While the Senator had the pleasure of $77.75 as surety for one of our former prominent citizens. Thomas H. McMULLIN passed through De Soto, on his way to Dakota, last week. He expects to stop off and visit his relatives and friends, on his way back to Arkansas. Mrs.F.H. RIEFENSTAHL of Franklin county, formerly Miss WATKINS, is visiting relatives in this county. May who read this will have pleasant recollections of her as a teacher. Mr. Eugene AMOR has been discharged from St. Vincent's asylum as cured. His bodily health is still poor and he is now at some point in Illinois recuperating. R.G. HOEKEN went to visit him last Friday. Mrs. Nora CONNELLY, aged 60 years - mother of P.J. CONNELLY and Mrs. John TOOLE of De Soto - died on the 11th inst., and was buried on the 13th at the Catholic cemetery near De Soto. She was a kind-hearted, estimable lady. Many of our old citizens will bed sorry to learn that Stephen D. SHORE of Washington county, lost his fine residence by fire on the 19th inst. It was insured for $1,500, which does notnear cover the loss, and the fire was supposed to be the work of an incendiary. Pat. J. WALSH is the name of the man who shot Dave BALLARD of De Soto, last week. The latter is getting better. At the preliminary examination, 'Squire GOFF discharged defendant on the ground of self-defense. WALSH is the same individual who was fined five dollars and costs, by 'Squire SHIEBLE last September, for assaulting an old man, named Hugh McNEAL. DIED - Near Limitville, Mrs. Margaret VINYARD, after a short illness. She had been a member of the church for more than thirty years. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss. We sincerely sympathize with them and pray that it may not be an everlasting separation, but that they may live so that they will be reunited in that home where parting will never come. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a kind neighbor, her labors are over and we are confident she is at rest. M.A.F. DeSoto, June 20th - A nice little wedding occurred Thursday, the 18th, at the Rock House, three miles east of here, the bride being Miss Emily MADLEY, daughter of T. MADLEY, shoemaker of De Soto, and the groom John RAINES, better known at the machine shops by the name of his step-father, John BLANE. There were some handsome and useful presents, including lass and silverware, furniture, etc.; but your correspondent was so much taken up with the bounteous things upon the dinner table that he did not take a list. Great credit is due Rev. E.M. CARVER, the liberated banker, passed through town on Saturday, enroute for Ironton, his former home. He was accompanied by his wife, and will visit De Soto in due time. D.M. PARK - our stirring city clerk, real estate agent, insurance agent, and general manager of the books of various organizations - has been making improvements around his residence, having built a new sidewalk and fence, which is nicely painted. There has been considerable still hunting done in the marrying line of late; however, it is not an established fact that our Notary Public means business. The citizens of De Soto are much elated over the good fortune of their young friend, Miss Mabel VEAZEY, who is teaching at Crystal City. It seems that Miss V. attended a church fair at Limitville, and while there took a chance in a raffle, and won a fine pair of Berkshire pigs. It also seems that she contemplates a trip to Kansas City, and who knows but that she will continue her journey West for the purpose of pre-empting, locating, buying, or securing in some manner a ranch where she may engage in farming. Although regretting to lose a good teacher, everyone wishes her success in her future undertaking. Let us wait for developments. De Soto, June 16, 1885. COUNTY COURT - Chris. H. RAHM, a cripple, was granted license to peddle free of county tax. </HTML>

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri Part II WEDNESDAY, 17 JUNE 1885 THAT EXCURSION - Last Wednesday was the day set for the trial of Edward WAGNER, J.D. SHANNON, SMETZER and CRACH, the men arrested for coming down with an excursion on the steamer, Mary Michael, to Michael's Grove at Sulphur Springs, and there dispensing beer and wine. From last week's paper our readers learned the particulars of the Sheriff's raid, and the arrest of the above mentioned four men, together with John and James BYRON, who operated a wheel of fortune on the grounds. Early on Wednesday morning two hack loads left Hillsboro for Victoria, there to take the train for Kimmswick. The loads consisted of Sheriff HURTGEN, and Prosecuting Attorney GREEN and John REPPY, Dr. MOCKBEE, Clarence HONEY, Willis WILLIAMS, Louis GREEN, Charles MAUPIN, R.A MARSDEN, George BAKER and Jesse MAUPIN, all of whom had made special deputy Sheriffs on the day of the raid and were summoned as witness at the trial; these were accompanied by Mr. James T. MOSS and ye fat man, and the two BYRONs who had been in jail, one of whom was permitted to go home and send the balance of their fines and costs to Kimmswick, while the other was in charge of the Sheriff until the filthy lucre came. The money came on the 10 o'clock train, and BYRON was a more happy and wise man if not quite so wealthy. Our party arrived at Kimmswick first, at least two hours in advance of the defendants, who came on the mail train. These two hours were variously spent by our crowd. In company with John WINOM - who is ever present to take a father care of an orphan that may chance to be in Kimmswick - We visited the Montesano hotel and park, where we met Col. WILLIAMS, the proprietor, and found him to be a clever, jovial gentleman - just the man to make a guest feel thoroughly at home. HONEY and GREEN spent the time in GUY's nursery, and when they came down town Frank and Louis did not look a bit GREEN, but almost every other color flourished on their button-holes, while a swarm was after Clarence, trying to sip HONEY from the flowers that bedecked his manly breast. REPPY had been putting in the time looking for the Post office and, strange as it may seem, he sought for that place in cellars, which leads us to the conclusion that there are underground post offices in Arkansas. Dr. MOCKBEE and several others went to the Montesano mineral springs, where the Doctor tried hard to teach the boys the efficacy of sulphur water; he partly succeeded with some, but the water was not even as good for BAKER as were his goose-berried peas. The Sheriff put in time at OHEIM's, devouring beer and cheese - not Limburger, but "hand-cheese" which is almost as hefty, while Charles MAUPIN and a few others were trying to win their beer off some Kimmswickers by playing a game of cards. The fact that the card players from Hillsboro kept very sober - the rule of the game being that only the winners were allowed to imbibe - is evidence that the "sports" of Kimmswick are not all "grays" As soon as the train came court was called, and the large room where DOUGHERTY's saloon used to be was soon filled by the State's witnesses, the defendants, the State's Attorney, Lawyer COWAN of St. Louis, who was counsel for defendants, ex-Sheriff LUCHTEMEYER (who came to intercede for the men who had violated the laws), Martin MICHAEL, owner of the excursion boat, and a few citizens. Being a member of the press and a Justice of the Peace, we were assigned a chair next to 'Squire WATERS, and after a short consultation with his clients, Mr. COWAN addressed the court. The "pic-nic" cost the St. Louis Parties without their lawyer's fee, as follows - John and James BYRON, for running a wheel of fortune, fined $40 and $23.60 costs; ... amounting in all $318.60. Miss Belle TUTTLE of San Antonia, Tex., is visiting at Mrs. Charles WHITEHEAD's. At a meeting held in Limitville on the 15th, to settle up the financial affairs of the festival and bazaar, given on the 4th in behalf of the Catholic Church of this place, it was resolved by the undersigned committee, that thanks be returned to George F. NEALE, manager of Crystal Plate Glass Works, for the use of his hall and electric lights, with other accommodations and favors received in the way of making a success, financially and socially, of the occasion. Should a like opportunity present itself, each and all of us will do our best to return favors as far as able. Hoping to merit the good will of our neighbors and friends, we are respectfully, W.S. JEWETT, Chairman; T.R. BRUCE, Secretary; T.G. BRENT, J.V. HAEFNER, Stephen HUG, Hermann STEINS, Theo. AUBUCHON, James BRIFRTON. (The spelling of the last name here is as it is printed in the paper, and is NOT my typo.C.M.) WEDNESDAY, 24 JUNE 1885 SILVER WEDDING - One of the most pleasant and enjoyable society events of the season occurred on Tuesday, June 16th, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Justin EDWARDS, in St. Louis County, near Eureka, by the celebration of the 25th anniversary of their marriage. Notwithstanding the unfavorable appearance of the weather the guests began to arrive at an early hour, and before 11 o'clock all were present to witness the ceremony, delivered by Rev. J.R. EDDLEMAN. We were invited to partake of a most sumptuously prepared dinner, to which every luxury had been added that taste and refinement could suggest on such an occasion. The enjoyment of the day was gratefully increased by the excellent music rendered by Dr. MUNROE and lady. The following is a list of the presents: Solid silver set of teaspoons, Thomas THOMAS and lady; silver pickle stand, Mrs. Will W. WETZELL; individual silver caster, Willie and Emma BEALE; solid silver sugar shell, Misses Ruth and Alice EARLY; solid silver set of tablespoons, Mrs. Frances and Miss Henrietta BROWN; solid silver set of teaspoons, Joseph A. BROWN; solid silver spoon holder, F.H. RIEFENSTAHL and lady; solid silver butter knife, Mr. and Mrs. RADFORTH; solid silver card receiver with flower vase attached, Mr. C.E. PILLING; parlor hanging lamp, Mr.J.B. DUTTON, and many other useful presents too numerous to mention. C.W. </HTML>

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE 1885 Within the past week the school board of De Soto has determined the length of the term, the salaries of teachers, and has hired its teachers. The following teachers were selected: Prof.J.M. SHELTON, principal; Miss J.M. FITZGERALD, first assistant; Miss Minnie DAY, second assistant; Mrs. Charles RANKIN, Miss Grace CUNNINGHAM, Miss Millie LANE, Miss Sallie PINSON, Miss McKAY, and Miss Anna McCLURE are the other teachers. Edwin D. LUCKEY did not apply. HOUSE'S SPRING - John STOUSE and James WINER are on a visit at Wm. STOUSE's, in the Indian Nation. The WEASE boys are lucky. Some time since Albert caught a mammoth fish out of Big River, weighing 48 pounds instead of 60 as reported. His brother, Ed., tried his luck, and caught one that pulled down 43 pounds. They were both catfish. WEDNESDAY, 17 JUNE 1885 Henry VANDERCRUSEN is putting the engine he bought from Joseph YERGER estate into his mill, near House's Springs. Rev. RIGGIN, Mrs. Walter CLARKSON and Miss Mamie AMONETT, all of Caledonia, are visiting W.R. DONNELL's. They expect to take in Crystal City today. About two weeks ago Joseph PFEIL, Jr., living on Rock Creek, lost his house by fire. It was insured in the Home of New York, and the loss has already been adjusted and paid. We learn that Hubert BECKER has another boy at his house, who arrived at Maxville on the 9th inst. However, we have our doubts about it, as Mr. BECKER was in our office, last Monday, and never mentioned or asked us to. We saw from Judge Jos. J. WILLIAMS countenance, last week, that something pleasant had happened and learned, on enquiry, that his wife and daughter had just returned from a several days' visit to relatives in Moberly, Mo. The Judge didn't enjoy keeping "bach" and hence the change. LICENSED TO WED - Peter DUGAN and Mary VALLE, Charles H.W. VIEHLAND and Wilhelmina M.E. NIERMANN, Hermann HAROFF and Mary AUPEL, James HILL and Harriett B. SMITH, Elijah PARKER and Mary BOYER, William WEDDER and F.A. DANHAUER, Charles E. PYLE and Ella A. WATSON, William O'BRIEN and Sarah TERRACE, B.F. HERRINGTON and Rosa POWER. 'Squire McFARLAND, on the 7th inst., at the residence of Mrs. Nancy DUGAN, married Peter DUGAN and Miss Mary VALLE. On Sunday, the 14th, 'Squire SHEIBLE said a like ceremony, at Sheriff HURTGEN's residence, which united James HILL of Limitville and Harriett P. SMITH of Hillsboro in the bonds of matrimony. As the Sheriff was "Hattie's" guardian, he ought to be James' father-in-law by rights. DEATH SAND BIRTHS - The following births were filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name of Mother Sex April 23 Mrs. J.C. MARTIN boy May 2 Mrs. Henry RINKE girl May 1 Mrs. L.J. ROZIER girl May 13 Mrs.A.J. DUNLAVEY girl May 2 Mrs. Wm. GOFF boy May 31 Mrs. John TURK boy May 18 Mrs. John OBER girl DIED - Near Hematite, May 12, 1885, Nellie, wife of J.W. ARNOLD, aged nearly 18 years. She was born in Illinois, July 28, 1867. [Jefferson WATCHMAN please copy.] </HTML>

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Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri Part II WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE 1885 WADING IN MUD - For the first time ye fat man visited Limitville and Crystal City last Saturday. We found the road from Bailey Station to Limitville in a deplorable condition, with mud about a foot deep. This road is probably the most traveled thoroughfare in the eastern portion of the county, and as it is but two and half miles between the two places, it would not take a great deal to build a solid road on the present road bed. Limitville and Crystal City pay a large portion of the taxes of the county, and are entitled to some public recognition. Upon arriving at Limitville we were agreeably surprised. We anticipated to find a small village with a number of hastily constructed cabins; but instead we found a town of about 1,500 population and nice substantial buildings. The only brick we noticed was Mr. WAGGENER's store, a large, commodius building, well filled with general merchandise. Right back of this store is BRICKEY & Co.'s large steam flouring mill, where we found some seven or eight millwrights putting in new machinery ... Some further on we came to three elegant buildings- ARLINGTON's Hall, HAEFNER's store and ADAMS' hotel - all of which show good and tasty architecture. We then waded through the mud to Crystal City, intending to accept the oft repeated invitation of Mr. NEALE to visit the works .... Being desirous to see the glass works, we set about to find Mr. DENHOLM, knowing from the general reputation given us of that gentleman that he would do all in his power to make us enjoy the trip. There is a narrow, elevated sidewalk nearly all the way from Limitville to Crystal City, without which it would have been very difficult, at that stage of the mud, for us to have walked from one town to the other at all; but the walk is dangerously narrow, and when persons met one is compelled to step aside on projecting post until the other passes. There ought to be at least two more plank added to the width of the walk. If Messrs. AUBUCHON, BRIERTON & Co.,are always as they were during the hour we spent in their store, they certainly do the most mercantile business in the county. Mr. BRIERTON introduced us to Mr. AUBUCHON and their chief clerk and book-keeper Mr. BEMENT. The latter's "phis" seemed very familiar, and while studying where we had seen it, he remarked that he was an old typo. Then we knew that "Short" Charley was before us, whom we had not seen since we left A. WEIBUSCH & son's employ sixteen years ago. There is a French barber in Limitville, who is quite an artist in drawing. We inspected some of his work, and must admit that it was exce..ent. His best effort was a drawing, entitle "6 to 1" which represents a fishing party, headed by Mr. McCLANAHAN, the infant, where six men are carrying one small fish, the proceeds of a day's hard labor. Another masterpiece represented McCLANAHAN leaning on a fence, anxiously awaiting some one. Our intention was to visit Judge MADISON and Mr. E. WILLIAMS, who had promised to fill us with strawberries; but the condition of the roads prevented our doing so. However we left orders with Mr. ADAMS to tell Mr. WILLIAMS to ship us a "filling" of the delicious fruit. We took supper with Mr. HOFFMANN at Hanover, where we got as good a meal as we ever did in a city restaurant. He had some thirty boarders, most of whom were stone-masons, employed in repairing the Crystal City railroad bridge. After this month Mr. HOFFMANN will no longer sell beer and wine, as the high license is too much for him. **(There was a lot of incidental chit-chat included in the article which I omitted because of lack of space and genealogical value.) W.J. CORD was called, on Friday, to visit his sick mother in Illinois. Mrs. STERNE of St. Louis, sister of Mrs. HOHENTHAL, has been spending several days here. Mrs. S. is Mrs. HOHENTHAL's youngest sister, and has not visited De Soto for some time. She was accompanied by her children. DEATHS AND BIRTHS - The following births were filed with the county the past week: Date Name of Mother Sex May 18 Mrs. Malcomb MINER boy May 2 Mrs. M.V. KERCKOFF girl May 3 Mrs. J.W. ARNOLD boy May 12 Mrs. Joseph McKEE girl May 1 Mrs. Henry AGGERS girl May 7 Mrs. Frank DASTAESE boy May 16 Mrs. Amos COLMAN girl April 30 Mrs.W.M. COX girl CAUTION - My wife, Louisa ZIEGLER, having left my bed and board with any cause or provocation, I hereby notify everybody that I shall not be responsible for any debts contracted by her from this date. Louis ZIEGLER, Antonia, Mo., June 3, 1885. WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE 1885 John BECHLER was bitten by a copperhead snake, over a week ago, and his leg is terribly swollen yet. 'Squire SHEIBLE had quite a run of business last week. On Monday he had three separate lots of sheep killed by dogs appraised by him; also, a civil law suit on the same fay. He also issued a State Warrant for the arrest of F.W. STOPPELMANN, upon complaint of Helena BORGMANN, charging said STOPPELMANN with an attempt to commit rape upon her, and put him under bond for his appearance for preliminary examination on the 8th inst. The examination was had last Friday and resulted in the acquittal of defendant. It seemed to the Court as well as the audience to be a case of "malicious prosecution". On Saturday, the 'Squire disposed of two more civil suits. Last Wednesday evening, the 3rd inst., C.E., son of E.S. PYLE, was married to Miss Ellie A. WATSON of De Soto, Rev. G. STEEL officiating. After the ceremony, which took place at the bride's home the happy couple, late in the evening, were entertained by a phalanx of young Americans, armed with brass horns, cow bells, tin pans, horse fiddles, etc. Mr. PYLE, having taken his second wife, thought the boys justified in their serenade and readily succumbed. However, they thought "Poco very good" and called A.F. SLAWSON, whom they had not forgotten. Mr. PYLE and wife left on the next morning's train to visit relatives of the bride at Blackburn, this State. Another martyr sacrifices himself. Who next? </HTML>