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>