HJD1890B_13.jpg HJD1890B_14.jpg HJD1890B_15.jpg transcribed by Linda in MO Jefferson Democrat, Jefferson County, Missouri Thursday, May 15, 1890 - part 2 [new column] Road overseers were appointed the follows: Henry BERNETT? , district ??, [can’t read] G. W. McCORMACK , district ??, [can’t read] William PARKS , district ??, [can’t read] Henry FRAZIER , district ??, [can’t read] Peter R. GALVIN? , district ??, [can’t read] Charles OERMAN , district ??, [can’t read] John R. MORSE was cited to give new bond to school funds on or before first Monday in August, William BRACKMANN one of his securities, having died. Order made allowing persons, who are appointed to superintendent disbursing money appropriated for road building, $?.?? per day. Taxes for 1877? and 1878?, on sw ??, sec? tp?? r?, and ?? ?? ??, sec ?? tp?? r1, compromised for five? dollars. Treasurer SHEIBLE presented paper redeemed by him, to wit: County warrants, $?,??0.74 In??est certificates $??.?? Witness fees $??.?? District warrants $?, 710.70 Overseers’ receipts $2.00 Which were cancelled and he credited with the amounts. Quarterly statement of fees collected by the County clerk, showing $???.?? received and $150 paid for clerk hire, was approved. Quarterly statement of fees by Circuit clerk, showing $??? .?? received and $50? paid for clerk, also approved. Resignation of Leopold BERRESHEIM, as Constable of Rock township, was accepted and John NOLAN appointed in his stead. Contract of A. K. BOYD, for constructing 2108 feet of Plattin and De Soto rockroad, was approved. Commissioner reported that A. K. BOYD had completed ??? feet of Plattin and De Soto road, and he was paid therefor $???. Commissioner reported that A. K. BOYD had graded ??? yards on Plattin and Festus road, and he was paid therefor $57. Taxes for 1890 were fixed as follows: State revenue, 20 cents on the $100 valuation; State interest, 10 cents; county revenue, 20 cents, dirtroad, 20 cents; debtfund, 20 cents; total, $1 on the $100 valuation. Court hereupon adjourned to 7th of July, next. [AD] At Net Cost! All goods in the store will be sold at net cost, on account of change in business. HAMEL, De Soto, Mo. De Soto by De Sotoan. The first strawberry festival of this season will be given by the ladies of the Episcopal church, at the Opera House, on Friday evening, 10th ?st. The first game of baseball in the city this season was played on Sunday last, between the Brotherhood and Lilly clubs, both of St. Louis, which resulted in a victory for the former by a score of ? to 5. The F. and L. Union have purchased the remnants of D. F. RICHARDS’ s stock of goods, and have opened a store at the same stand lately occupied by Mr. R. D. F. RICHARDs’ eldest son, aged about 13, accidentally shot himself in the hand with a pistol, one day last week, inflicting a severe, though not dangerous, wound. The Democratic club met last Friday evening and elected new officers, Pat LOVETT being chosen president and Tom WELSH vice-president. Mrs. a. F. PECK?, of this city, died suddenly last night of apoplexy at Iron, where she was visiting. The remains were brought to De Soto this morning. Ralph AUBUCHON, a brakeman living in this city, was run over and so badly crushed at Jefferson Barracks, last night, that he died today. He leaves a wife and several small children. De Soto, May 13, 1890. [AD] Drunkenness - Liquor Habit - in all the World [...] Obituary. Sylvester A. WILSON departed this life at 9 a.m., May 2nd at Festus. He was bedfast with lung disease since January 29th, and ??? in bad heath for some time previous. His last three months were days of suffering, which he ???? with rare patience, finding, as he reportedly said, more comfort in prayer than in all else, in which he spent much of his time for himself, his beloved wife and aged parents, cheering them and directing them to Christ and heaven as the only home. He was ????? with untiring effort an devotion by his wife and people, who now morn his loss, but rejoice in th e assurance that he is free from pain, at home with God. He took a clear-minded ????? from all a few hours before he died, and asked them to meet him in heaven, where he would remember them until they come. He and ???? joined the Presbyterian church about three months ago, and gave evidence of sincerity and trust in God in his affliction. May God abundantly comfort and support his afflicted companion, who rejoices in the assurance of meeting him and their child gone before, where sickness and sorrow are not known. A Friend. [AD] Look Here! Go to E. Donaldson’s Boss Jewelry Store [...not transcribed...] [new column] Deaths and Births The following is a list of the deaths filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name Age Feb’y 12, Mrs. Geo. WILKERSON ----- May 6, ------ McCORMACK, 3 months May 25, Mrs. Thomas PATION?, ----- April 22, James O. WILKERSON 74 years April 11, James PHILIPS 70? years April 3, John WRIGHT ----- April 13?, Mary JONE?, ?2 years April 24, Mrs. James? SMITH, 74 years April 16, Frank WYNN, ?5 years April 10?, Adam DEAL?, 50? years Dec c, John WALKER, 73 years Births Date Name of Mother Sex Dec. 22, Mrs. John OEST?, boy Jan’y 3, Mrs. Walter AM?????N, boy Jan’y 15?, Mrs. Chris BERGMANN, boy Feb’y 6, Mrs. Henry LECHTER, boy Feb’y 18 Mrs. Eugene BAILER, girl Feb’y 25, Mrs. Harry HEATT, girl Mar. 2, Mrs. Joseph VINYARD, boy Mar 3, Mrs. W. F. EDINGER, boy Mar 10, Mrs. W. H. WONDER?, boy Mar 20, Mrs. E. L. ROBERTSON?, boy April 7, Mrs. Julius SHERMAN, boy April 12, Mrs. H. F. ENGLAND, girl April 16, Mrs. William A. SMITH, boy April 23, Mrs. George REISELAGE?, boy April 27, Mrs. Sebastian KOAFER?, boy April 26?, Mrs. O. H. DONNELL, girl May 2, Mrs. Herman HELIGTAG, boy