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 MARCH 1886 John CLYDE, Joseph SIMON, M. TIERNEY and Elias IMAN have gone to work at the Glencoe lime kiln in Franklin county. DEATHS AND BIRTHS - The following deaths were filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name Age Feb. 29 Elizabeth MAHLER 13 years Feb. 16 Amanda SHELTON 35 years Feb. 21 Cathrine GILLMAN 62 years Feb. 24 Charles W. CADWALLADER 29 years Mar. 3 Thomas D.P. LANHAM 70 years BIRTHS Date Name of Mother Sex Feb. 6 Mrs. Nicholas LEE girl Feb. 26 Mrs. Albert WEASE boy Feb. 8 Mrs. John E. HUSKEY boy Feb. 26 Mrs. George A. WILLIAMS boy Feb. 18 Mrs. Henry HELD girl Feb. 17 Mrs. F.E. GUIBOR girl Sept. 23 Mrs. George M. STAAT boy Phil LANHAM of St. Louis, the well known auctioneer came down last Thursday to attend his brother's funeral. Cornelius KING, a brakeman in the yard here, was run over by the cars on Tuesday, March 2nd. He died the following day. His remains were sent to Springfield, Mo., where his parents reside. WEDNESDAY, 1 MARCH 1886 Licensed to Wed - Joseph E. BLAKE and Sarah E. PREWETT, Charles A. PREWETT and Olive C. WHITWORTH. E.F. HONEY has had another spell of sickness, and his mind got so unsettled that it was thought best to take him to an asylum. His brother and Dr. BOOTH started with him to Fulton Wednesday evening. W.L. STONE's family have been having a siege of sickness. Their two little children have had a severe attack of scarlet fever, and he and his wife have both been sick. Monday evening they were all reported as improving, and we hope the worst is over with them. There were some big land trades on Big River last week. J.N. DOUGLAS sold his300 -acre farm to W.P. and John F. WILLIAMS for $5,000, and purchased of Dr. HARBISON for $4,200 the Madison GRAHAM farm near Morse's Mill, containing about 290 acres. We neglected to publish the fact that James MERSEAL offered ten dollars reward for the watch and chair stolen from him some time since at Festus. His initials are on the watch case and if the thief did not take it out of the county, some one may get to see it. Edward STEPEHENS and wife have again been called to "pass under the rod" in the loss of their little daughter Jessie, who died of pneumonia in Terrell, Texas, on the 11th of March, this being the third child they have buried in the short space of four years. May a loving Savior comfort and sustain them in this, their hour of affliction. We came near being eaten up blood raw last Wednesday. The paper was barely out when Charley YEAGER came in, with blood in his eyes and murder in his heart, demanding our authority of saying that the last addition to his family was a girl. We told him that Sheriff HURTGEN had been our authority, where upon Charley remarked that, although his boy was fully as large as the Sheriff, that official need not worry, as the youngster would not be a candidate for that office this Fall. We compromised the difficulty by taking a smile. On the 11th inst., Joseph E. BLAKE of Pevely and Mrs. Sarah E. PREWETT of Jones Creek were united in marriage, by 'Squire SHEIBLE, at VOLLMAR's Hotel. Mr. VOLLMAR, who wanted to see the 'Squire "lock up" two forms, rushed up to his parlor, then to the sitting room and, in fact, into every room from cellar to attic except the right one. While he was racing from room to room, the 'Squire quietly performed the marriage ceremony in the store. After the congratulations were over some refreshments were taken, whereupon Joe and his bride left for Uncle Tom OGLE's. The latter is the father of the bride, and the father-in-law of the groom, of course; but heretofore he was Joe's step-daddy-in law. We expect to hear of some tall charivaries before many days. Joe and his bride have our congratulations. Dr. GREVE is next in order. MARRIED - On the 8th of March Mr. J.E. BYRNE and Miss Fannie CLAFFEY were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, at St. Patrick's church at 10 o'clock. After the matrimonial services were over the happy couple repaired to the home of the bride's father. After receiving the best wishes of the host of guests present, there was a sumptuous repast prepared for them, at which all did good execution. We understand the presents were numerous and valuable, Dancing was begun at an early hour and indulged in till the bright Aurea glided the eastern continent. Music was furnished by Mr. D. WELLS, and consisted of first and second violin and harp. May your lives be ever happy; May your days be very long. Is the wish of Vex Miss Alice CHACE of Ironton is visiting her sister, Mrs. H.R. CHARLETON. Mrs. Addie HIRSCH of Baltimore, accompanied by her son, George, visited her sister, Mrs. H. HOHENTHAL, last week. KIMMSWICK - Theodore KIMM, our old and esteemed friend and the founder of our town, died in Switzerland on the 5th of February last. HOUSE'S SPRING - Old man DOLL living near House's Spring, died recently, upwards of 70 years old. </HTML>