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 1 APRIL 1885 Wonders will never cease. Last Saturday, while Dick HOEKEN was working about his barn, he made a discovery that is neither unprofitable nor unpleasant, but which has disclosed a secret of many years. The barn has a plank flooring, and some of the planks are getting pretty rotten. In walking over them, Dick's foot went through one of the boards, and, upon investigation, he found that there was a cellar beneath. Knowing our fat man's curiosity and adventuresome nature, he confided the secret to him, and Saturday night the two procured lanterns and went into the cellar, without letting any one else into the secret. They found the cellar to be a very large one, arched and dry. There were also a number of large and small barrels in it, some of which were empty, while others seemed to be filled with liquid stuffs. Some of these they sampled, and found good old Bourbon and wine in them. The cellar runs from the barn towards Mr. THOMAS' law office. Although Dick's father was the builder of the barn - and evidently also of the cellar - neither Dick nor any one of the family knew of this underground oasis. Dick promised the fat man not to say anything about his find until the J.D. came out with the news, and we believe he kept his word. He now takes pride in showing to his friends the new discovery. The doctors have plenty to do, as there is a great deal of sickness. Mr. Tede HARRISON's child is dangerously ill. The telephone is the business man's friend, and Mr. BRIERTON has concluded to run a line from his residences to the store, and Mr. HAEFNER will follow suit. DEATHS and BIRTHS - The following births were reported this week: Date Name of Mother Sex Feb'y 28 Mrs. Ward NORMAN girl Feb'y 23 Mrs. John SMITH boy Feb'y 23 Mrs. Hermann LINDHORST girl March 1 Mrs. Charles HOGGEMESTER girl March 23 Mrs. Samuel OGLE girl March 22 Mrs. Edward KILIER girl March 14 Mrs. John GETZ boy March 14 Mrs. Wesley KELLEY girl March 13 Mrs. John T. WILSON girl March 20 Mrs. Wm. BOWER boy March 9 Mrs. Henry F. MEYER girl Jan'y 13 Mrs. George ROPN(?) boy WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL 1885 FOR SALE CHEAP - 40 acres, 1 1/2 miles northwest of Crystal City, most all improved and containing good dwelling house and all other conveniences, with good orchard. For terms, price &c., apply to P.A. SWINK, Hanover, Mo. THE OLD RELIABLE - 1851 - The mill, owned and run by Col. John H. MORSE, at Morse's Mill, on Big River, is one of the oldest in the county, having been established in 1851. From time to time Mr. MORSE, its founder and present owner, has made the necessary improvements the milling business has been heir to, until recently he put in rollers, which enable him to turn out as good flour as any other mill in the county. Besides this he has secured the services of a good miller, who is also a practical millwright, who will be pleased to accommodate all who want good flour and fair dealing. Col. MORSE would be glad to see all of his old customers and as many new ones as may favor him with a call. W.R. DONNELL's fine Jersey cow gave up the ghost yesterday morning. She had been ailing for some time, but he doesn't think she had any contagious disease. Last Monday 'Squire SHEIBLE united in the bonds of matrimony, at CLARK's Hotel in this town, Mr. John W. COUNCIL of Tuscola, Ill., and Miss Mabel A. HUSSEY of Decatur, Ill. W.L. STONE's wife and little boy have been very sick the past week, and he has not been able to devote the time to the Watchman that he otherwise would. He should be excused for the shortcomings. Mr. A.F. SLAWSON and Mrs. Jessie BAINBRIDGE, both of De Soto, were married in St. Louis one day last week. Rev. Lyman ALLEN officiating. We wish them many happy years together, believing that they deserve it. Mr. Richard LAWRENCE, who married Miss Mary SPENSE, niece of Mr. W.T. SPENCE, died recently at his home Springfield, Ill. He leaves a widow and an infant child. He had been afflicted with consumption for some years. Mrs.A.T. HARLOW died at her home in Kimmswick, last Thursday night. She leaves no children. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of a host of friends, but earthly friends can furnish no consolation for such a loss. Dr. BREWSTER reports surgical operations as getting numerous. Last week he was called to set an arm for Wm. HUSKEY's little boy. It had sustained a compound fracture and dislocation at the wrist. On Monday he was called to set an arm for Mr. DICKEMANN's little girl, who had fallen from a horse and broke an arm. Mr. A.F. SLAWSON and bride returned home, last Saturday, and at night were treated to an old-fashioned charivari by the men and boys of De Soto. For the custom of charivaring we have no excuse, as we think it one that should long since have been discarded with other relics of barbarism; but as long as it is continued, we think the best thing the victims can do, is to submit rather than run the risk of making enemies. LICENSED to MARRY - Charles BUCHER and Mrs. Martha V. MABEE, Peter J. BRINKMANN and Jennie L. OGLE, U.S. GRANT MASTERS and Louisa SCOTT, Frank BURKHART and Mary DILLON, Thomas C. OGLE and Mrs. Elizabeth A. WILLIAMS, Andrew J. VINYARD and Addie JAHN and John H. NIEHAUSE and Ida KEISKER, John W. COUNCIL of Tuscola, Ill., and Mabel A. HUSSEY of Decatur, Ill., William MAY and Augusta LAPP. </HTML>