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 , 15 OCTOBER 1884 DIED - FLETCHER - At his residence in De Soto, October 8, 1884, Charles Carrol FLETCHER, in the 54th year of his age. Judge FLETCHER was one of the best-known citizens of this county. As merchant, Sheriff, Collector, Representative and Presiding Judge of our County court, and as an active and influential politician, whether in the field or not, he became one of the most prominent landmarks in the county, and at all times enjoyed the confidence of a host of friends and followers. In the late war he served a short time as private, First Lieutenant and Captain, and afterwards Major in the State militia. In October, 1868, he was married to Miss Mary A. LANDSDONNE of Jefferson City, and has since resided in De Soto, where he has been recognized as one of the leading spirits. The cause of his death was a carbuncle on his neck, which the best of medical aid could not cure or control. His funeral, on October 9th, was attended by a very large crowd, including nearly all the citizens of HIllsboro. Religious services were had at the residence by Rev. J.C. DOWNER. The Masonic Lodge, of which he was a member; then took charge of his remains and buried them with Masonic honors. The Post of the Grand Army of the Republic also attended as a guard of honor. His sudden death created great surprise throughout the county, and is a severe blow to his devoted wife and little children. WEDNESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 1884 Licensed to wed - A.H. DUNLAVEY and Hester McCORMACK. Leo DEER of near this place, fell from a fence last Saturday and crippled one of his legs. The following births were filed the past week - September 20, to Mrs. Oscar GAMACHE, a girl; August 31, to Mrs. G.E. MEISNER, a girl; August 23, to Mrs.A.N. KEYSER, a boy; October 5, to Mrs. Patrick BYRNE, a girl; September 1, to Mrs. Michael H. DALEY, a girl; September 17, to Mrs. Daniel DONOVAN, a girl. WEDNESDAY, 29 OCTOBER 1884 C.S. ALLRED of Paris, Texas, is visiting relatives in this county S.S. BITTICK, for displaying a revolver in the procession, last Monday was fined by 'Squire GOFF $25 and trimmings. Mrs. Lottie PRATT, nee EVANS, has gone to Marshall, Texas, to join her husband, whois in business at that place. She will be missed by the young people of De Soto. LICENSED to MARRY - James McKEENER and Izella E. WILLIAMS, Joseph BENSON OGLE and Piney CRUTCHER, Frederick GRIMM and Regina FOEDERER, Henry KREINHADER and Sophia WOLGAST, William BOYNE and Annie RUTH. John SMITH, an employee of E. KOESTER, the French Village miller, stole a horse from his employer, two weeks ago. He was captured at Crystal City, and now languishes in the Farmington jail, for want of a $700 recognizance. The way of the transgressor is hard. On the 16th inst., Mr. SANTSCHI, an old gentleman, aged about 70 years, of near Hanover, was thrown from his wagon and seriously crippled - one thigh, one arm and his collar bone being broken. The accident is said to have resulted from defective harness, which gave way, letting the shafts drop and starting the horse to running. DEATHS and BIRTHS - The following deaths were reported the past week. Date Name Age October 11 Hermann MAHLER 15 years October 5 Emma W. RYAN 19 years September 26 Julia Ann DEGUERRE 69y, 9m, 26d (dob 31 Nov 1814; calculated by PAF C.M.) BIRTHS Date Name of mother Sex September 24 Mrs. John O. JOHNSON girl September 8 Mrs. Allan BURGESS boy October 17 Mrs. John DOBBINS girl September 18 Mrs. Frederick ROLF girl October 7 Mrs. Louis B. RADACKER boy October 12 Mrs. James T. BROOKS boy August 12 Mrs. Lewis COOK boy September 17 Mrs. Daniel DONOVAN girl September 1 Mrs. Michael H. DALY girl October 8 Mrs. William HEATON boy Frank, son of Thomas RAMEY, was killed by cars, near Sulphur Springs, on the 29th ult., aged 19 years. WEDNESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 1884 Little Ernst SHEIBLE has been quite ill the past week. Dr. MOCKBEE thinks him out of danger now. October 29th. 'Squire Geo. McFARLAND united in marriage, at the residence of Frank CAMPBELL, in Big River township, Mr. John E. HUSKEY and Miss Sarah E. CAMPBELL. Miss Laura WEAVER of Rush Tower, who has been visiting at W.R. DONNELL's, the past week, has been quite unwell for a few days. Her mother was sent for an arrived last Monday. Dr. BROOKS is in attendance. Rev.J.D. MARQUIS and Miss Anna CAMPBELL were married this morning, at 8 o'clock, at the residence of the bride's mother, five miles northeast of Jackson. This is sort of a January and May marriage, the groom being 72 years of age and the bride is quite youthful. The happy couple leave to-day for their home at Fenton. - Jackson CASH-BOOK, Oct. 30.