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 5 SEPTEMBER 1883 SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION - The 17th annual session of the Jefferson County Sunday School convention was held in a grove, on the banks of Big River, near Morse's Mill, on Tuesday, August 28, 1883, and was presided over by Mr. R.G. MORGAN, the president. There was a good attendance, including such old workers as Rev. J.C. DOWNER, and Messrs. N. SLAWSON, J.M. BAILEY and F. JENNI, who did most of the talking. R.W. McMULLIN, Phil. SLAWSON and W.R. DONNELL were committee on resolutions, and Rev. J.C. DOWNER, N. SLAWSON and J.M. BAILEY committee on nominations. The following recommended by the committee were elected officers for the ensuing year: W.R. DONNELL, president; vice-president Central township, J.F. GREEN; Joachim, J.M. BAILEY; Plattin, C.F. LEE; Valle, J.C. CAPE; Big River, Elijah BURGESS; Meramec, Rev. S. MEDLEY; Rock, T.W. GUY; secretary, R.W. McMULLIN; executive committee, Rev. J.C. DOWNER, J.M. SHELTON and W.T. NICCOLLS. A very elegant and bountiful dinner was furnished in the grove by Mrs. J.B. MORSE, Mrs. Wm. GRAHAM, Mrs. J.R. HARRISON and other ladies, and was partaken of with relish by all, and called forth the usual resolution of thanks. MAXVILLE- On the evening of the 23d inst., we had a severe storm of wind, rain and lightning, J. MILLER, near the Lutheran church, had a mule killed by lighting; Louis F--OM was visiting a neighbor, John ROSS(?), when the storm came up - the two men were standing near a mulberry tree, when the lightning splintered the tree and knocked them both down. REISS was not badly hurt, but Dr. SAPPINGTON was called in and staid the night with FLAMON(?) before he brought him to. He is now doing well. On the 21st, Mrs. Catharine, wife of George Jacob BECKER, died of heart disease, at the age of 85 years. Her husband is about the same age. August 13th, an infant son of Thomas SCHAEFER died, of inflamation of the brain, aged 15 months. Maxville, August 20, 1883. Mrs. Julia DOEBLER, daughter of Martin MEYER of this place, died Sunday afternoon at her father's home, after a lingering illness of about two years. She has many warm friends at this place. She only arrived home Saturday evening. WEDNESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 1883 Circuit court is in session this week, but judging for appearances there is not much to be done. The grand jury is composed of W.J. WILLIAMS, forman, and Thos. BYRNS, Abraham CROMWELL, J.W. TENBROOK, James BURGESS, J.R. WILLIAMS, Rob. RICHARDSON, Landan STRICKLAND, W.A. GAMEL, Louis ADAMS, J.R. McCULLOCH and John C. WATT. The following cases were disposed of during the first two days: HAVERSTICK vs.. railroad company, judgment for $12.85; LANDER vs.. PALMER, ejectment, judgment for plaintiff; SWART vs.. OSTERWALD, judgment for $513.67; ROUTER vs.. SATTLEMEYER, decree correcting deed and giving plaintiff possession; HORINE vs.. LANDOLT & EHERENBERG, for value of hogs, judgment for $103. J.B. COFFIN of Swifton, Ark., took in our county fair last week. James L. COUCH and Miss Leonora LONG were joined in wedlock, by 'Squire G.M. McFARLAND, on the 2nd inst. Mr. Johannes LUDWIG, of Crystal Station, died last Friday, aged 63 years. He was a man of great enterprise and a useful citizen. On Saturday evening, August 25, 1883, 'Squire John DUNNIGAN united in marriage, at the residence of the bride's father, George VOGT, Mr. Henry EHLERS and Miss Sarah Margaret VOGT. During the past two weeks marriage license; have been issued to William T. HUSKEY and Amanda A. COUCH, Curtis E. RICHARDSON and Alida WILLIAMS, James L. --UCH and Leonora LONG, Abraham CROMWELL and Katie KIDD, Charles A. PRATTE and Lattie J. EVANS, Daniel DONOVAN and -in A. MURPHY, Wm. SCHWALBERT and ---ina(?) BECKER, George VINYARD and Mag--- CROWLEY. The residence of Johannes LUDWIG, on Rockfort Hill, near Crystal Station, was destroyed by fire, last Wednesday night, the origin of the fire being a mystery. Mr. LUDWIG was in bed, sick at the time, but assistance came in time to remove him and most of the household goods. the house occupying such a prominent position, the flames lit up the country for many miles and were plainly seen in Hillsboro. We have not heard any estimate of the amount of loss or insurance. On the 31st ult., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas SMITH celebrated the tenth anniversary of their wedded life, at Crystal City. Quite a number of friends were present and Mrs. SMITH spread an excellent supper, of which all partook heartily. Music was furnished and all enjoyed themselves until a late hour. Mr. and Mrs. SMITH were the recipients of a number of nice presents, which were presented by friends in tokens of esteem. Mr. and Mrs. SMITH enjoy the reputation of being the largest couple in Crystal City, their combined weight being over 400 pounds. We hope they will live to celebrate many more anniversaries. The fatman and family attended the fair last Thursday, and had a pleasant time. While there we had the pleasure of meeting our old friends, Hans. BART, WALKER, Jasper BURKE and Bart. BROWN of St. Francois COUNTY, and Messrs. THOMAS, LYTLE and Cruise HIGGINBOTHAM, Barney FLYNN, Steve SHORE, Bob BROWN and Dr. TAYLOR of Washington County. The latter, although cotton-headed, was very spry and had a clean shave which lends us to; begin to suspect something. We are under obligations to Jos. C. FOX of De Soto, for favors extended on that day. The weather turned very cool in the evening, so much that the youngsters complained of being cold on the trip homeward. Not being desirous to pay a doctor bill, we stopped at Victoria and asked Mrs. C. MARSDEN for some quilts, which were willingly furnished, and for which favor we shall ever be gratefully remember this excellent lady. democr36