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Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 1 Jan 1909: HARGIS RELEASED ON $25,000 BAIL Louisville, Ky., Jan. 1.—Beach Hargis has been released under $25,000 bail. It is expected that the case will be dropped.
Feb. 13. Joseph Causey acquitted of killing George Wootten. Feb. 27. Fred Korn acquitted for killing David Bharam. May 24. John R. Ford acquitted of killing James W. Lewis.
Jan. 9. Charles Feuchter. Feb. 4. Joseph E. Lufkin of Mounds. Feb. 15. Mrs. A. Martin. Feb. 17. Smith Fields of Fulton, Ky. Feb. 26. John A. Prather of Centralia died at St. Mary’s Infirmary. March 17. Louis C. Herbert died in St. Louis. March 17. J. B. Anderson of Willard. March 23. R. E. Powers. April 7. Mrs. Catherine Bennett. April 10. W. C. Steagala. May 4. C. E. Hessian. May 11. Dr. J. W. Russell of Birds Point, Mo. May 11. Mrs. William B. Gilbert. July 8. Rev. B. F. Utley of Mound City. July 16. M. C. Wright. Oct. 3. W. S. Gore of St. Louis. Oct. 14. Mrs. John McEwen. Oct. 18. Alexander Johnston. Nov. 1. J. W. Morris.
(This may be the same person as Emmett Gilmore, who was born in June 1894 in Illinois and is in the 1900 census of Danville, Vermillion Co., Ill., with his parents, James Gilmore and Mary McClain. Patrick C. Scullin married Anna Hickey on 27 Apr 1890, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
DIED SUDDENLY ON TRAIN TO CAIRO Ethridge Buckley, En Route from Chicago, Died at Mattoon Death came to Ethridge Buckley of this county, as he was being returned from Chicago, where he had been taken to a state eye institution. He was taken to that institution some time ago by Deputy A. Frost. As he was found to have tuberculosis of the eyes, and as he could not survive long, H. B. Davison went up to bring him back here to the county farm. He died when the train reached Mattoon, and the body was brought here early this morning. DEATH CLAIMS MISS LILLIAN SCHUTTER Passed Away at San Diego, Cal., Friday Night. The sad news of the death of Miss Lillian Schutter, which occurred Friday night in San Diego, Cal., was received in a telegram to Major E. W. Halliday at midnight last night. The deceased left three brothers and three sisters, all of Cairo, excepting one sister, Mrs. Korsmeyer of Colorado Springs, and a brother, Harvey of New York City. There is also an exceptionally large number of friends in Cairo who will mourn her loss, she having been a native of this city. Miss Schutter was beloved by all who knew her for her sweet sunny disposition and friends consider her life to have been quite ideal in its unselfish devotion to others, especially to her invalid mother whom she nursed through years of a fatal disease and whose last hours she made easier by her cheery and helpful presence. She was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church and belonged to the order of The Daughters of the King. She was a teacher in the Cairo public schools for ten years, resigning on account of her health about six years ago, and going to her sister, Mrs. Korsmeyer, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Not receiving the expected benefit there she went to Los Angeles and improved so much there that she returned to her home. Since then her health has grown gradually worse and her family and friends have been quite uneasy about her for several months. A few weeks ago she accompanied Mrs. Eliza Halliday to California, stopping with Mrs. E. W. Halliday to remain for the holidays. The trip was a hard one and Miss Schutter was completely prostrated, taking to her bed two days after her arrival, never to rise. She passed away amid the loving care of friends and nothing was left undone that could have been done for her. At a consultation of doctors Friday morning, some hope was given for her recovery, but later she grew much worse and at 9 o’clock all was over. No definite arrangements have been made for the funeral services further than that the body will be brought home for interment. (The California Death Index states that Lillian Schutter was born about 1872 and died 2 Jan 1909, in San Diego, Calif.—Darrel Dexter)
Mrs. Agnes Boone, aged 80 years, mother of W. F. Boone, of 220 Sixth Street, died at her home in Charleston, Mo., Friday and the remains were taken through Cairo to Clinton, Ky., to be buried in the family burying ground. Other sons who are left are James A. and A. R. Boone, both of Charleston. Mr. W. F. Boone is travelling representative for the Cincinnati Coffin Company. (Her marker in Clinton Cemetery in Hickman Co., Ky., reads: Agnes W. Boone wife of W. F. Boone May 12, 1828 Dec. 31, 1908.—Darrel Dexter)
Mrs. A. B. Beattie, wife of Dr. A. B. Beattie of the hospital, died at 4:30 Thursday morning of diabetes, says the Anna Democrat. She had been ill since Monday, but her condition was not alarming until Wednesday. The remains will be taken to Red Bud, Ill., her former home, for interment. The funeral arrangements will not be made until the arrival in Red Bud. The news of her death was received in this city with expressions of general regret. During her long residence at the hospital, the deceased made many friends here and by her gracious and friendly manner won the high esteem of all with whom she became acquainted. (A. B. Beatty married Adaline Poston on 19 Sep 1859, in Randolph Co., Ill. Ada Poston Beattie died 31 Dec 1908, in the Illinois Southern Hospital for the Insane in Anna, Union Co., Ill., where her husband was a physician, and was buried in Red Bud Old City Cemetery in Randolph Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
FUNERAL NOTICE Snyder—Died, Sunday, Jan. 3, 1909, John Snyder, aged 51 years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. C___ee. Cortege will leave family residence, No. 2215 Pine Street, at 1 o’clock for the church. Remains will be taken by special train leaving foot of Fourteenth Street at 2:45 o’clock for Villa Ridge cemetery, where interment will be made. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
Death Ended His Sufferings at 1:10 O’clock Sunday Afternoon FUNERAL TO BE HELD TUESDAY Deceased Leaves Record of Faithfulness as a Citizen and a Public Official Prof. John Snyder, county superintendent of schools of Alexander County, passed away Sunday afternoon about 1:10 o’clock at his home No. 2215 Pine Street. His ailment was Bright’s disease. Shortly after the November election he was stricken, and for the last four weeks he was confined to his bed. During this period he was unconscious the greater part of the time, but at a lucid interval, a few days since, he informed his physician that while he desired to live to care for his wife and children, he was ready to die if it was God’s will. His suffering during his illness was intense, and death came as a relief after a heroic struggle which was, as he knew, a hopeless one. It was always Mr. Snyder’s desire to die in the harness, as he expressed it, and at the December meeting of the county teachers’ association he had been assigned this as a topic. He was, of course, unable to attend, but the subject was on his mind as he lay upon his bed of suffering. John Snyder was a large-hearted man. He tried to be on friendly terms with everyone and made friends easily and held them because of his genial way. In his dealings with men, he was always fair, striving to harmonize, where there was a conflict of opinion. He was broad minded in his views. As a member of the city council he always displayed these characteristics. He could be firm in his position when it was necessary to take a stand, but he was always considerate of the views of those who opposed him. In his school life he worked earnestly to raise the standard of education, and his work for the rural schools of Alexander County was directed toward making them abreast of the best rural schools to be found. He strove to keep up with all that was best in educational methods. He was always generous of his time in every movement for the good of the community, and in all of his acts, his own personal gain was the last thing in his mind. He served others freely and gladly, and more generously than he served himself. His record as a man, a citizen and a public official, goes down without a suspicion of dishonesty in deed or in motive. John Snyder was born on a farm near the village of Grandview, Edgar County, Illinois, April 11, 1857. He was educated in the public schools and in the Indiana State Normal School at Terre Haute, from which he graduated about 1880. From 1886 until 1892 he was principal of the Oakland, Coles County, Illinois, schools, and in the latter year came to Cairo to be principal of the Cairo High School. In this position he served until January 1903. He was elected county superintendent of schools for Alexander County in November 1902 and again in 1906. He was also a member of the city council of Cairo two terms from April 1904 to April 1908. He took an active interest in educational affairs and was an executive officer of the Illinois State Teachers’ Association and for six years was a director of the Pupils’ Reading Circle, a department of the state association. He was president of the Southern Illinois Teachers’ Association and served that body in a number of other official capacities. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Cairo and at the time of his death and for several years previous was superintendent of the Sunday school. He was also a member of Safford Lodge No 67, I. O. O. F., of Ascalon Lodge No. 51, Knights of Pythias and Cairo Camp No. 4940, Modern Woodmen of America. On May 25, 1896, Mr. Snyder married Miss Jessie Seline Farrin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Farrin. Three children survive of this union, a girl and two boys, Florence, aged 10 years, John, aged 5, and Arnold, aged 2. Mr. Snyder leaves, besides his widow and children, two sisters, Mrs. Arnold Thompkins of Menlo, Ga., and Mrs. Annie Holding of Pittsburg, Pa. Neither of these, on account of the distance and because of illness, will be able to attend the funeral. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon and the remains will be taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment. Rev. J. G. Dee, pastor of the Methodist Church, will officiate, assisted by Rev. A. S. Buchanan, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Members of the various lodges and of the other bodies with which Mr. Snyder affiliated will meet tonight at Safford Hall to arrange the details of the funeral. Safford Lodge will officiate at the funeral. (James G. Holding married Anna C. Snyder on 25 Dec 1866, in Edgar Co., Ill. Arnold Tompkins married Jane Snyder on 29 Dec 1875, in Edgar Co., Ill. The issue contains a two-column, front-page photograph of Prof. John Snyder. His marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads: Jessie Snyder 1868-1954 John Snyder 1858-1909.—Darrel Dexter)
LITTLE DAUGHTER DIED Katherine, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Taul of 521 Centre Street, died at 12:25 today of pneumonia. The little girl was only ill five days old. Mr. and Mrs. Taul will leave on the Illinois Central Railroad at 5 o’clock Wednesday morning with the remains for Dahlgren, Ill., where the funeral will be held. Mr. Taul is engineer at the Cairo Brewery. The family have the sympathy of all their Cairo friends in their sad bereavement. LAST SAD RITES WERE HELD TODAY Over All That Was Mortal of the Late Prof. John Snyder. Under somber skies and followed by a throng of sorrowing people, all that was mortal of the late John Snyder was today laid at rest in Villa Ridge cemetery. Impressive funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church, where for so many years he was one of the active spirits. The church was filled to overflowing with those who desired to pay the last mark of respect to the memory of their friends. Rev. J. G. Dee, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. A. S. Buchanan, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, conducted the services, and the choir of the church sang, “Lead Kindly Light,” while the ladies quartet composed of Mrs. Holt, Mrs. Shoemaker, Mrs. Calhoun, and Mrs. Thistlewood, sang, “Nearer My God to Thee,” and “Jesus Lover of My Soul.” These were all favorite hymns of Prof. Snyder. The following organizations attended in a body: The county officials, the board of education, the teachers of the public schools, city council, Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen, and I. O. O. F. lodges. The pallbearers were selected as follows. Active—Judge William S. Dewey, John C. Fisher, Albert F. Staehle, Jesse E. Miller, W. J. Johnston, Dr. F. M. Harrel, Sidney B. Miller, Prof. T. C. Clendenen, E. D. Carey, George G. Koehler, Frank Cannon, C. F. Arter, Prof. W. D. Bannister, C. L. Keaton, T. L. Pulley. Honorary—Prof. Roby, Prof. Gott, Prof. Alvis, H. C. Carlson, J. A. Cox, J. A. Sammons, P. T. Langan, Walter Warder, J. H. Galligan, E. L. Gilbert, P. H. Smyth, W. F. Gibson, C. B. S. Pennebaker, W. B. Thistlewood, M. J. Howley, Miles Frederick Gilbert, Claude Winter, Sr., Charles O. Patier, Walter H. Wood, J. H. Jones.
At the cemetery the Safford Lodge of Odd Fellows had
charge of the services. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 6 Jan 1909:
We regret very much to hear of the death of Prof.
Snyder.
He was a great educational worker and will be greatly
missed by the teachers of Alexander County.
(Beech Ridge)
The little five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Bostian died last Wednesday night of measles and pneumonia fever.
(Wetaug)
Our village (Wetaug) has just passed through one of the most
severe epidemics of measles and whooping cough ever
experienced. The
measles were of a very malignant variety and nearly all the
little ones who had whooping cough also took pneumonia and
as a result there are four little graves in the church yard
and four little mounds mark the last resting place of what
was once the light and life of a happy home.
E. A. Whittaker,
fireman on the Illinois Central, died very suddenly at his
home in Herrin a few days ago.
He was off duty for a time making a visit with his
children.
(Mounds) Mr. A. G. Anderson of Mounds left yesterday for Tuscumbia, Ala., to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Arthur Plemons.
(Lola Beulah Anderson, daughter of Albert G.
Anderson, was born 3 Feb 1875, in Alabama, died 1 Jan 1909, in
Tulsa, Okla., and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in
Tuscumbia, Ala.
She married on 10 May 1893, in Tuscumbia, Colbert Co., Ala.,
Arthur Hinkle Plemons.—Darrel
Dexter)
The community (Unity) was shocked to hear of the death of
Professor John Snyder. Although he had
been failing in health for some time.
He will be greatly missed in the schools as well as
with the people in this part of the country. REMAINS FAILED TO ARRIVE TODAY The remains of Miss Lillian Schutter were expected to arrive this afternoon but did not come. Just when they will reach Cairo was not known this afternoon.
Rev. F. A. DeRossett of Springfield will conduct the funeral service at the
Church of the Redeemer at 1:30 tomorrow if the remains
arrive in time. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 7 Jan 1909: REMAINS EXPECTED TO ARRIVE TONIGHT Because the Wells-Fargo Express Company routed the casket by a roundabout way, the remains of Miss Lillian Schutter did not arrive in St. Louis until this morning, too late to be turned over to the Mobile & Ohio train, which reached Cairo this afternoon. When this was ascertained, on the arrival of the train at 1:40, St. Louis was called up over the long distance telephone, and arrangements were made to have the body brought down tonight on the Illinois Central train reaching Cairo at 10:35p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the Church of the
Redeemer at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon, conducted by Rev.
F. A. DeRossett
of Springfield, Ill., and the remains will be taken to Beech
Grove Cemetery for interment. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 8 Jan 1909: CAIRO MAN ENDS HIS LIFE IN PADUCAH J. W. Barnes, who formerly worked for the Singer Factory in Cairo, was found dead in a box car at Paducah this morning. He is believed to have ended his life by morphine. A note which he left addressed to Will Barnes, Jr., Claude Barnes and Martha Workman of 217 Twenty-eighth Street, Cairo, said that he was tired of living and had so much on his mind that he concluded to take his own life. The body was found in a box car on the N. C. & St. L. Road that came in from Jackson, Tenn., Sunday and it was not opened until this morning. Sometime between Sunday and today he is believed to have crawled into the car and taken the morphine that ended his life. The cold weather kept the body in a perfect state of preservation. This much was learned by The Citizen today from the Paducah Sun. It was further stated that Barnes had been visiting his brothers at Paducah during the holidays and that his real home was at Elva, Ky. The Cairo directory shows that Claud and William Barnes live at 218 Twenty-eighth Street instead of 217 Twenty-eighth Street, but inquiry from Assistant Manager B. N. Barnes of the Singer who lives at Twenty-seventh and Sycamore, developed the fact that while there had been a man named Barnes working for the Singer, he did not work at the plant now, and that no family of Barnes other than his own lives now on Twenty-seventh.
This afternoon it was learned that the
Barnes family
live at No. 219 Twenty-eighth Street.
Clyde Barnes
is his son and Margaret
Workman his
daughter. NEGRO SUSPECTS NOT MURDERER OF CHARLES SPEIKERT None of the negro suspects under arrest here is the right party. Mr. Foraker this afternoon stated that neither one was the negro for whom he cashed the check at Cache. That negro was darker and had larger eyes, with a sort of stare about them. John McPherson, formerly a policeman at Murphysboro, now a saloonkeeper, was instrumental in arresting a negro at St. Louis on Tuesday. The negro, Albert Trigg, is a Carbondale negro and had been in Murphysboro a few days before and visited the negro porter of McPherson’s saloon. He answers the general description of the negro suspected of having killed Charles Speikert at Mounds three weeks ago today, and wore a suit of Carhart overalls which the suspected negro purchased from Daggett’s store at Beech Ridge on the day the murder was committed and there cashed Speikert’s pay check. Trigg was brought to Cairo last evening by McPherson and Officer Kelley of the Illinois Central force. He was lodged in jail here for safekeeping until his identity could be established. The negro was not afraid to talk and made a very plausible statement of his doings for a period of the last several weeks. He claims to have been working in Cairo as a hod carrier the day the murder was committed and was boarding with a Mrs. Buckner on Walnut street, whom he claims gave him the overalls he is wearing. Trigg says he left Cairo Christmas Day, going home to Carbondale and not finding work there, went to Murphysboro and lately to St. Louis. The woman with whom Trigg claims to have been hoarding confirmed his story regarding him staying at her home also as to having given him the overalls which she says were left there by another negro. The negro’s story, so far as the police can verify it, is substantiated by the stories of those who worked with the negro when he was employed in Cairo during the month of December. Clyde Foraker, the clerk in Daggett’s store at Cache came down this afternoon to see if he could identify the prisoner. The negro suspect, who was arrested at Sikeston, Mo., several days ago, was brought over today for identification.
With the Sikeston suspect, another negro was brought
over by Sheriff
Bankston of Pulaski County.
Mrs. S. G. Balstead
returned home a few days ago from Green Mountain, Iowa,
where she has been to attend the funeral of her mother.
(Mounds) PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO MISS SCHUTTER Funeral Services Held at Church of the Redeemer this Afternoon The funeral of Miss Lillian Schutter was held in the Church of the Redeemer this afternoon at 2 o’clock and a large congregation was at the church to do honor to this dearly beloved young woman who was called home so early in her life and who will be so sadly missed by an unusually wide circle of friends. The Rev. Fr. A. DeRosset, rector of St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Springfield, Ill., and beloved former rector of this parish, read the beautiful and comforting service of the church and a quartet choir consisting of Misses Nell Hall and Lelia Miller and Messrs. Leo Kleb and Charles Bethel sang “Lead Kindly Light,” and as a recessional, “There Is a Blessed Home.” There was a profusion of exquisite flowers sent by loving friends, and arranged about the chancel and casket. The Daughters of the King of which order Miss Schutter was a faithful member, attended the service in a body and had charge of the flowers in the church and at the cemetery. Those acting as pallbearers were Messrs. H. S. Candee, Davis S. Lansden, Harry E. Halliday, Samuel Halliday, B. R. Thistlewood, Walter H. Wood, C. Fred Galigher, Miles S. Gilbert, all childhood friends of Miss Schutter.
The funeral train left Second Street at 2:35 for
Beech Grove Cemetery, where the interment was made with the
impressive service of the church. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cox of Twenty-sixth Street, who were recently called to Peoria, Ill., by the death of their aunt, Mrs. Isaac Wantling, formerly Mrs. J. C. Brown, of this city, have returned.
(This may be Harriett
Wantling, who was
born in May 1844 in England, immigrated in 1867 and lived in
Ward 4 of Peoria, Ill., in 1900 with her husband, Isaac
Wantling, also a
native of England.—Darrel
Dexter) PROF. GOTT NAMED SUPERINTENDENT Safford Principal to Fill Vacancy Caused by Prof. Snyder’s Death
In a secret session this
afternoon, Principal S. E.
Gott of Safford
School, Cairo, was named county superintendent of schools
for Alexander County, by the board of county commissioners
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of County
Superintendent Snyder. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 9 Jan 1909: FORMER CAIRO MAN DIED AT DUQUOIN Was Member of Cairo Commandery—An Escort to Attend the Funeral Tomorrow Cairo Commandery No. 13 Knights Templar will send an escort of ten or twelve members to attend the funeral of Sir Knight A. N. Swayne to be held Sunday afternoon at DuQuoin, who was for many years a member of Cairo Commandery. Mrs. Swayne formerly resided in Cairo and with his brother, James Swayne, was interested in business here. The family resided on west Twelfth Street. More than twenty years ago both gentlemen removed from Cairo, A. N. going to DuQuoin and James to Jackson, Tenn. The deceased was for many years traveling representative of a St. Louis queensware house and frequently visited Cairo. He had many friends and acquaintances here. He was about 70 years of age.
(Andrew Niles
Swayne was born 3 Feb 1837, in Bedford Co., Va., died 6 Jan 1909, in
DuQuoin, Perry Co., Ill., and was buried in I. O. O. F.
Cemetery in DuQuoin.
He married on 13 Aug 1874, in Alexander Co., Ill.,
Adeline Josephine
Douthit.—Darrel
Dexter) FAMILY FEUD ENDS IN HOMICIDE Thomas Blay of Mound City Killed by His Brother-in-law, John McInturff LATTER ACQUITTED BY CORONER’S JURY On Ground That He Acted in Self Defense—Tragedy Enacted at Illmo, Missouri The killing of Tom Blay of Mound City by his sister’s husband, John McInturf, at Illmo, Mo., Friday afternoon, seems to have been the sequel of a family quarrel of about a year’s standing. The testimony presented at the coroner’s inquest held last evening resulted in the release of McInturff on the plea of self-defense, claiming that Blay was advancing upon him at the time with a knife. It is reported also that Blay had threatened to kill his sister, Mrs. McInturff. The shooting occurred in the railroad station at Illmo, and created much excitement. Almost before Blay’s body was cold, the coroner’s inquest was in progress. John McInturff formerly resided in Cairo and was engaged in the lumber business. The family resided in the Feuchter-Lansden Addition; their handsome dwelling burned and was soon replaced with another. This, together with some other property, Mr. McInturff exchanged with John Walter for a farm at Villa Ridge. Here complications involving the ownership of some farm machinery caused trouble between McInturff and Blay, and a law suit followed. About the same time the McInturff home on the farm was burned while the family was in Cairo one day; later McInturff was indicted for arson and was acquitted on trial in the circuit court of Pulaski County. However the insurance company having a policy on the Villa Ridge property refused to pay the insurance and McInturff sued for the amount. It was in connection with this case that McInturff and Blay met at Illmo Friday, they and two attorneys. Judge L. G. Caster and State’s Attorney Martin of Pulaski County having been there for Thursday and Friday. The party was to have returned home Friday afternoon. The body of the dead man was brought back on Bryan’s train this afternoon and taken to Mound City. According to Judge Lyman G. Caster, who was present when the tragedy enacted, Blay followed McInturff and Judge Caster down the street to the depot. He was intoxicated and abusive. Entering the station a few minutes after the other, he approached McInturff with his hand in his pocket. As he jerked his hand out, McInturff shot him, killing him instantly. Afterward a knife was found in Blay’s hand. The parties had gone to Illmo to take depositions in the insurance case, with a view to sustaining Blay’s side of the case. Because the evidence was unfavorable to Blay, the latter was angry.
(Thomas F. Blay married on 4 Feb 1892, in Jackson Co., Ill., Ella Florence
Miles, the
daughter of Wilburn
Miles and Harriet
Patterson. Philip M.
Blay married
Susan A. Smith on
8 Jul 1866, in Union Co., Ill.
Tom Blay was born in October 1869 in Jackson Co., Ill., the son of
Philip and Susan Blay,
and had a sister, Sarah, born about 1868.
His father, Philip M.
Blay, served as a
private in Co. E, 128th Illinois Infantry,
enlisting 26 Sep 1862, at the age of 19.
In 1865, at the age of 22, Philip enlisted in Co. C,
6th Illinois Cavalry to serve one year.
He filed for an invalid pension in 1871 and his
widow, Susan O. Blay,
for a widow’s pension in 1885.
Thomas and Ella
Blay were in the
1900 census of Alto Pass with their four children, Earl,
Charley, John and Beulah.
In 1910 Ella was a widow and lived in Ward 1 of Grand
Tower, Jackson Co., Ill., with the five children, a son
Jesse having been born in 1902.—Darrel
Dexter)
Word was received here (Mound City) yesterday that John
McInturff of
Villa Ridge shot and killed Thomas
Blay of Mound
City at Illmo, Mo. ADOPTED MEMORIAL TO PROF. SNYDER Board of Education Passed Resolutions at Meeting Thursday Night The following memorial to Prof. John Snyder was adopted by the Board of Education at their meeting Thursday night: Memorial to John Snyder, late County Superintendent of Schools of Alexander County With profound sorrow we record the death of John Snyder, county superintendent of schools of Alexander County, Illinois. Prof. Snyder gave the labors of his life in the cause of education and as a teacher in the public schools of Illinois. For many years he was the principal of the Cairo high school and in that position he worked with zeal and enthusiasm, winning the love of his pupils, the esteem of his fellow teachers, and the respect and confidence of the Board of Education. He was twice elected county superintendent of schools of Alexander County and in his official capacity, discharged his duties well and faithfully, advancing the standard of the schools in the county, and taking a prominent and recognized position in the ranks of the leading educators of Illinois. The secretary of this board is directed to spread this memorial upon a page of the official records of the board to furnish to the widow and family of Prof. Snyder a nearly engrossed copy of the same, and to the press a copy of publication. Cairo, Illinois, January 8, 1909 Whereas, an All-wise Providence has removed from our midst John Snyder, who since 1892 has been closely connected with the Cairo public schools as principal of the Douglas schools, as principal of the Cairo high school, and as superintendent of the schools of Alexander County, therefore Be it Resolved, That we, the teachers of the Cairo public schools hereby express our appreciation of his genial courtesy, kindly sympathy and ready helpfulness, both as a friend and as a fellow-teacher. As a teacher and as a superintendent Mr. Snyder displayed unusual executive ability and won the respect and friendship of pupils and teachers alike. In every relation of his private and public life, he was an upright, honorable, Christian gentleman. We shall miss his kindly presence, his genial companionship, and his wise counsel. Resolved, That while we profoundly mourn the loss of a friend, we would remember the stricken ones, who have lost a devoted husband, and a loving father. In this dark hour of sorrow, we extend to them our heartfelt sympathy. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the bereaved family.
Margaret Wilson, G. Pearl Mulberry Committee
Unanimously endorsed at a meeting of high school,
January 8, 1909. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 11 Jan 1909: TRAGIC DEATH OF CITIZEN OF ELCO Ran Over by Hay Wagon and Blood Poisoning Set in Alonzo Hartman, living in the upper end of Alexander County, near Mill Creek, died Sunday from the result of an accident ten days previous, in which he was run over by a hay wagon. He was hauling a load of baled hay and all but two bales were securely fastened to the wagon. The loose bales were on top and he was sitting on them when a rough place in the road threw him from his seat. He tried to jump clear of the wagon, but failed and the wheels ran over one of his legs. Gangrene set in almost immediately and Saturday Dr. Rendleman was called out from Cairo to amputate the limb. This failed to save his life and he died Sunday. He leaves a family. He was a son of John Hartman and was a young man of excellent character.
(The 15 Jan 1909,
Jonesboro Gazette
gives his name as Leonidas Elmer
Hartman.
Leonidas E. Hartman, 25, born in Alexander Co., Ill., farmer at Mill Creek, son
of John C. Hartman
and Martha C.
Phillips, married on 23 Jul 1899, at Mrs. Mary
Holshouser’s in Union Co., Ill., Emily J.
Holshouser, 24, born in Union Co., Ill., daughter of D. M.
Holshouser and
Mary Miller.—Darrel
Dexter)
George Martin and
Judge Caster arrived home (Mound City) Saturday night from Illmo, Mo.,
where they were taking depositions in the
McInturff case. Walter Wilson (colored), who was brought here (Mound City) Friday night from Missouri for the murder of Charles Speikert, was released Sunday morning from the county jail because he could not be identified as the guilty one. REMAINS SHIPPED TO INDIANA FOR BURIAL The remains of Mrs. Goldie Stout were shipped this morning via the Big Four route by Burke & Blaine to Devoy, Ind., for interment. Mrs. Stout died at St. Mary’s Infirmary on Friday afternoon. The deceased was 26 years of age and is survived by her husband, J. D. Stout, and three children. The family resided on Third Street. Mr. Stout is in the employ of the Barrett towboat company. (Her marker in Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Ind., reads: Goldie Oakley Stout April 24, 1882 Jan. 8, 1909. She was the daughter of Rudolph Taylor Oakley and Susan Olive Tilley and the wife of John Denver Stout.—Darrel Dexter) JEALOUS NEGRO SHOT HIS WOMAN An Ullin negro, Wiley Daniels, quarreled with a negress in tenement house near Thirty-second Street and Commercial Avenue Sunday afternoon and to demonstrate his right to claim her for his own he concluded the argument by shooting her through the left breast. Daniels escaped after the shooting. The woman has a dangerous wound, but is expected to recover. ROY L. WILLIAMS’ MOTHER IS DEAD Within less than six months after the death of the father of Roy L. Williams, his mother also died. Mr. Williams was called to Connersville, Ind., last week by the serious illness of his mother and on Saturday a message from him announced her death. Mr. Williams’s father, who was well up in the seventies, died last summer. Mr. Williams’ friends in Cairo regret to learn of his second bereavement; the old home has lost its charm when mother’s touch is stilled.
(Roy Williams, born about 1871 in Indiana, is in the 1880 census of
Connersville, Fayette Co., Ill., with his parents:
C. R. Williams,
county auditor, born about 1831 in Indiana, and Caroline
Williams, born about 1833 in Indiana.
Charles
Williams married Caroline
Ellis on 3 Aug
1851, in Fayette Co., Ill.
Charles R.
Williams served in Co. C, 33rd Indiana
Infantry during the Civil War and his widow, Caroline
Williams, filed
for a widow’s pension on 11 Nov 1908.
Her marker in
Lick Creek Cemetery, Connersville, Ind., reads:
Caroline
Williams Nov. 11, 1833 Jan. 1909.—Darrel
Dexter) FIVE BODIES FOUND
Zeigler, Ill., Jan. 11—Five additional bodies have
been recovered in the
Leiter mine, where the explosion occurred last night.
This makes 25 known dead, and two missing.
A boy is the only one of 28 who escaped.
A spark from an electric motor exploded a pocket of
gas. Joseph
Leiter is heading
the rescuers who are seeking the missing man. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 12 Jan 1909: TWENTY-SIX BODIES FOUND Uncertainty as to Cause of Explosion in the Leiter Mine Zeigler, Ill., Jan. 12.—Of twenty-eight workmen in the mine owned by Joseph Leiter, twenty-six were killed by the explosion Sunday, according to official information given out at the mining office. All of the bodies were recovered,.
The cause of the disaster has not been determined yet
and definite conclusions on this point are unlikely as
evidence of gas pockets or other agencies is almost entirely
lacking. ATTEND FUNERAL OF SIR KNIGHT SWAYNE
The funeral of the late A. N.
Swayne at DuQuoin
on Sunday afternoon was largely attended by friends,
neighbors and associates of the deceased.
A delegation of traveling men were among those
present.
Swayne had been a resident of DuQuoin for twenty-four years, having
removed there from Cairo.
The surviving members of his family are his widow and
three grown children.
The deceased was a member of Cairo Commandery No. 13,
Knights Templar.
The escort of the lodge attended the funeral, was as
follows: Sir
Knights J. W. Wenger,
Charles W. Thompson,
Frank Spencer, W.
W. Orr, E. B. Cochran, H. N.
Henckell, Ross
Bates, Fred
Gaunt, J. W. Howe, T. C.
Clendenen. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 13 Jan 1909: FUNERAL NOTICE.
Hagey—Died, Tuesday, January 12, 1909, Frank Underwood
Hagey, aged
sixteen months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz
Hagey.
Funeral services will be held at the family
residence, 223 Seventeenth Street at 1:30 p.m. Thursday,
January 14th, conducted by Rev. C. H.
Armstrong of the
Lutheran Church.
Special funeral train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street
at 2:45 p.m. Interment
at Villa Ridge.
Friends of family invited. DIED TUESDAY EVENING
Mrs. Ellen Roak died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock at her home, 213 Nineteenth
Street, with consumption.
She leaves her husband and a little blind daughter.
The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mr. Wallace, the
aged father of Mrs. Lizzie
Silver of Villa
Ridge, is very dangerously ill at the home of his daughter.
Mr. Wallace
was a resident of Cairo years ago and is over ninety years
old.
Quite a sad accident occurred at the home of John
Rausch in which
Mrs. Rausch was
seriously shot last Thursday.
The doctor says there is some chance for her
recovery, providing blood poisoning does not set in.
They have an experienced nurse with her from St.
Louis, and everybody is anxious for her speedy recovery.
(Tamms) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 14 Jan 1909: PIONEER RESIDENT OF SHAWNEETOWN DEAD Charles Carroll, Worth Nearly Two Millions, Passes Away Shawneetown, Ill., Jan. 14.—Charles Carroll, one of the most prominent financiers and Democratic politicians in Southern Illinois, died at his home in this city Wednesday of the grip. He was 75 years old. Mr. Carroll was one of the pioneer merchants of Southern Illinois. His fortune is estimated at $1,800,000. With Thomas S. Ridgeway, he was one of the proprietors of the Baltimore and Southwestern Railway between Shawneetown and Beardstown. He was prominent in politics and in 1874 he was the Democratic nominee for state treasurer. He is survived by his wife and four children: Charles, who resides here; Minnie, the wife of William Ridgeway of Chicago; Bessie, the wife of W. R. Higgins of Chicago; and May, the wife of E. R. Sisson, a lawyer in Strome Lake, Iowa. (Charles Carroll married Elizabeth Eddy, the daughter of Henry Eddy and Mary Marshall, on 5 Aug 1856, in Gallatin Co., Ill. William Ridgway married Minnie Carroll on 27 Dec 1883, in Gallatin Co., Ill. William R. Higgens married Bessie Carroll on 2 Dec 1897, in Gallatin Co., Ill. Eugene R. Sisson married May C. Carroll on 26 May 1886, in Gallatin Co., Ill. His marker in Westwood Cemetery in Shawneetown reads: Charles Carroll Feb. 25, 1833 Jan. 13, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) JAILER LUTZ RETURNED FROM SAD MISSION City Jailer M. Lutz has returned from a visit to his former home at Boonville, Ind., whither he was called by the death of his elder brother, Frank Lutz, a thrifty farmer of that county, The deceased was about 55 years of age and leaves a large family. Several brothers and sister residing in the vicinity, Mr. Lutz was pleased to find in good health. (His marker in Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Warrick Co., Ind., reads: Frank Lutz Born May 9, 1857 Died Jan. 8, 1909 Anna K. Lutz Born Nov. 10, 1865 Died Aug. 4, 1948 The Lord is my shepherd.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL SERVICES The funeral services of Mrs. Helen Roak, who died at her home on Nineteenth Street, Thursday afternoon, were held at St. Joseph’s Church this afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Father James Gillen officiating. The funeral train left Fourteenth Street at 2:45 for Calvary Cemetery, where the interment was made. The story of the sudden death of E. A. Whittaker, fireman on the Illinois Central, has been verified. He left here on Sunday, arrived at his home in Herrin, Ill., on Sunday afternoon and died Monday night.
Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 15 Jan 1909: CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our deep appreciation for the kindness and sympathy of our friends and neighbors at the death of our infant son. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Hagey
ONE DEAD; ANOTHER FATALLY WOUNDED As Result of Pistol Duel Between George Bradley and A. Baltimore Today SHOOTING OCCURRED IN TENEMENT HOUSE On Upper Commercial—Dead Man Was Formerly Police Officer Ex-officer George Bradley was shot and killed and A. Baltimore was probably fatally injured in a pistol duel in one of the Ellis tenements at Thirty-second and Commercial shortly after 10 o’clock this morning. After the shooting, Baltimore started down the street to give himself up. He is now in the infirmary. The shooting occurred in the corner room of the south one of the two tenements. From the information that could be learned from some of the negroes gathered there, Baltimore and Bradley went to the place together. Bradley has not been on duty for several weeks. In the room besides the two men were Gertrude Davis, Rudelle Morris, Frank Scott, Luly Conners and Luther Hamilton, and perhaps others. Hamilton, who claimed to know little about the affair, said that three or four shots were fired. He said he did not know whether Bradley did any of the shooting, but after Baltimore had fired one of the shots, Bradley fell back on the bed and said, “That’s enough.” Baltimore then fired another shot. From Clint Turner, who met Baltimore after the shooting as the latter started down the street, The Citizen got this bit of statement: “Baltimore met and said ‘Tell my mother I’m dead.’” That was all that Turner would volunteer except that Baltimore kept on down the street. Baltimore went to the home of a colored man named King on Commercial Avenue opposite Thirteenth Street. Dr. Woelfle there examined his wound. The bullet entered the lower part of the chest on the right side and ranged upward, making a probable mortal wound. Baltimore was removed to the hospital. Coroner McManus reached the scene of the shooting soon after 11 o’clock this forenoon and immediately empaneled a jury as follows: Arthur Magner, foreman; and E. C. Carpenter, William Susanka, Henry Reynolds, Isom Boone, Ed Henderson. The last three are negroes. Bradley’s body was lying across a bed in the front room of the lower or basement floor of the large tenement house, 3109 Commercial Avenue. His revolver, a .38 calibre Colts special, was lying under his right hand and the holster on his left side. Examination of the body showed two wounds. One bullet had apparently entered the center of the back, the flesh and the clothing over the spot being powder burned. The other wound was in the right side of the chest about an inch and a half above the nipple. The bullet which produced the first mentioned had passed entirely through the body and clothing coming through the right groin. The evidence of all the men and women in the room at the time the shooting occurred was heard in the little room about 10x12 feet in size. The story of the witnesses was to the effect that there had been no quarrel between the men and they seemed to be on the best of terms, until some remark was made about Police Officer Gus Johnson (colored). Bradley and Baltimore were seated on the side of the bed and both seemed to have arisen at the same instant and reached for their guns. Bradley’s experience as a police officer gave him the advantage, he beating Baltimore to it on the draw. Some of the witnesses testified positively that Bradley fired the first shot, but all agreed that the first and second shots were in rapid succession. Bradley reeled, staggered against the door, then throwing up his hands said, “Don’t shoot me no more, Baltimore,” and fell upon his back across the bed. Baltimore stepped to the bed and fired the third and last shot, then walked out on the street and started down Commercial Avenue. Once he turned and looked back, but then went on. Bradley’s body was taken to Feith’s undertaking establishment at request of relatives. A diligent search was made for the bullet that passed through Bradley’s body, but it was not found. The inquest adjourned at 1 o’clock until 5 this evening, when Baltimore will be given an opportunity to make a statement if he so desires. Had Loaned Money George Bradley resigned from the police force on December 5th and returned to his former job at the Mobile & Ohio round house. The cause of his resignation is said to have been the result of a story circulated that he was a partner of Baltimore in the saloon business at Fortieth Street and Commercial Avenue. This Bradley denied, but later admitted that he had loaned Baltimore some money with which to start the saloon. It is thought that there had previous been some dispute between the negroes in regard to this matter. Just what connection Officer Johnson had in the case has not been learned. Some of the witnesses at the inquest stated that both men and others of their acquaintance had been in the habit of making gun plays without any intention of shooting and that they thought nothing of the tragedy being enacted until they saw Bradley fall upon the bed. Bradley was married and had a family, He was born and reared in Cairo, his father being Rev. Jacob Bradley who many years ago had a church on West Fifteenth Street and was a local character well remembered by the older Cairoites for his eccentricity. He died about twenty years ago. George Bradley bore the reputation of being a faithful worker and made an efficient police officer, though generally disliked by the reckless element of the negro population. Baltimore came here from Nashville, Tenn., a few years since and little is known of him. He formerly conducted a saloon at Fourteenth and Ohio streets, and there was some hesitancy about granting him a license when he wanted to locate in the “correll” district. (In the 1900 census of Fifteenth Street, Ward 4, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., George Bradley, single, railroad laborer, born May 1875, in Illinois, was living in the household with his widowed mother, Eveline Bradley, who was born in 1865 in Virginia.—Darrel Dexter) WAS RELATIVE OF CAIRO PEOPLE Charles Carroll, whose death at Shawneetown occurred Wednesday as mentioned in The Citizen last evening, was a cousin of Mrs. A. C. Lippitt and Mrs. George M. Dougherty of this city. (Arnold Lippitt married Georgina Redman on 11 Nov 1872, in Alexander Co., Ill. George M. Dougherty married Mary E. Wilson on 4 Jun 1882, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 16 Jan 1909: UNUSUAL VERDICT IN UNUSUAL CASE Coroner’s Jury Finds Shooting of George Bradley Was Result of Gun Play As stated in The Citizen last evening, the coroner’s jury investigating the killing of Ex-officer George Bradley, reconvened at 5 o’clock last evening. The jury and Coroner McManus visited the hospital where A. Baltimore willingly made a full statement regarding the shooting. He said that he and Bradley had been the best of friends and were on good terms Friday forenoon, being like brothers; he did not believe that Bradley had any intention of shooting him, and he had no idea of shooting Bradley, but when he felt the sting of a bullet he went wild and did not know or realize what he was doing. He expressed great regret that he had shot and killed his friend and said that the whole affair was the result of reckless gun play, which they had done frequently without the least intention of hurting anyone. The Verdict The jury, after hearing the statement of Baltimore, went to the office of Coroner McManus and there considered the evidence and prepared the verdict as follows: “We the undersigned jurors sworn to inquire into the death of George Bradley on oath do find that he came to his death by bullet wounds in the right chest and right back caused by bullets fired from a weapon held in the hands of Alfred Baltimore. We further find that the said shooting was the result of a gun play in which the deceased fired the first shot at Alfred Baltimore, the bullet striking the latter in the right chest, the said Alfred Baltimore in the midst of the excitement and for self-preservation fired two shots at the deceased. We further find after due deliberation and the circumstances attending the said shooting that the said Alfred Baltimore was justified in the act and we therefore recommend that he be exonerated from all blame. The said shooting took place at No. 3109 Commercial Avenue, Alexander County Illinois, January 15th, A. D. 1909.” Baltimore May Recover Baltimore passed a good night and was apparently stronger this morning. His chances for recovery are considered good. The bullet penetrated his right side and is supposed to have lodged in the plural cavity. Bradley a Lodge Man The funeral of George Bradley will be held Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the negro lodges of Elks and Knights of Pythias of which he was a member. The remains will be taken to Villa Ridge for burial. JOHN COOKE FOUND DEAD BY HIS WIFE Old Citizen Expires Unexpectedly after Long Illness—Came Here in 1861 John Cooke, an old and respected citizen has joined the silent majority. Though for several months he had been an invalid from the infirmities of age, his death was unexpected. As had been her custom, Mrs. Cooke arose early Friday morning to open the grocery which she and her husband have long conducted at 1913 Poplar Street, where they reside on the second floor. About 10 o’clock, having not heard the usual call from her husband, she went up to his room to see if he wanted anything. He was lying in the same position as when she passed out earlier in the morning. Upon approaching the bed, she discovered her husband was dead. An examination of the body showed death had occurred some hours before, the end being as peaceful as quiet slumber. John Cooke was 78 years of age, a native of Shannon Bridge, County Cork, Ireland. He came to America before attaining his majority and located in Cairo in 1861. By trade he was a contractor and builder, which he followed for some years. For forty years or more he had been engaged in the retail grocery business, during more than twenty years past at the present location. In 1878 Mr. Cooke’s family was wiped out by yellow fever. He married again and is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. A sister of the deceased, Mrs. John Tanner, formerly of Cairo, now resides in East St. Louis. The funeral will occur tomorrow and the remains will be interred at Villa Ridge. (John Cook married Anna Oakley on 8 Jun 1880, in Alexander Co., Ill. A letter published in the 22 Oct 1878, Cairo Evening Sun from Dr. J. I. Nowotny at Beech Ridge, states that he was called to see the wife and child of Mr. Cook who came from Cairo to a farm two miles from Pulaski a few days before. The child died 15 Oct 1878, and Mrs. Cook on 16 Oct 1878. Another son, Thomas Cook died in Cairo of yellow fever in October 1878.—Darrel Dexter) Mrs. Margaret Potter, mother of Senator W. O. Potter, died at her home in Marion last week. (Jacob Potter married Margaret Carr on 13 Aug 1857, in Williamson Co., Ill. A marker in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion, Williamson Co., Ill., reads: Margaret Mahala wife of Jacob S. Potter 1837-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 18 Jan 1909: BABY DIED OF SUFFOCATION Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Edwin Found Dead in Bed. About 4 o’clock this morning Mrs. Lindsey Erwin discovered her infant dead in the bed beside her. The child had been sleeping between its parents and was suffocated during the night. Coroner McManus was notified and held an inquest this forenoon. The jury returned a verdict finding that Lindsey Edwin, aged two months, came to his death by accidental suffocation. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin reside at 319 Third Street. The remains of the child were shipped to Charleston, Mo., this afternoon by Burke & Blaine for interment. Mrs. John Tanner and Mrs. Charles Lett of East St. Louis were in the city Sunday to attend the funeral of the former’s brother, the late John Cooke. (Charles Lett married Louisa Tanner on 15 Nov 1893, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) DEATH CLAIMS OLD RESIDENT OF CAIRO C. B. Foster Passed Away This Morning of Complication of Diseases. C. B. Foster, an old resident of Cairo, passed away at his home, No. 508 Thirty-fifth Street, at 10:15 o’clock this morning, of a complication of diseases. He leaves a widow, four daughters and a son. The latter are Mrs. John Gerhold, Mrs. Louis Sackberger, Mrs. Will O’Hara and Mrs. Roy Cronan, and Walker Foster. The latter is ill in St. Louis. Mr. Foster was a veteran of the Civil War. (Chan B. Foster married Lizzie Kimball on 21 Jun 1868, in Knox Co., Ill. John Gerhold married Sadie Foster on 21 Oct 1896, in Alexander Co., Ill. Louis E. Sackberger married Hattie Foster on 28 Oct 1896, in Alexander Co., Ill. Channing Britton Foster was born 10 Oct 1844, in La Porte, Ind., died 18 Jan 1909, in Cairo, Ill. Channing B. Foster, 19, of Bushnell, McDonough Co., Ill., enlisted as a private in Co. F, 55th Illinois Infantry on 7 Oct 1861. He enlisted as a private in Co. L, 16th Illinois Cavalry on 17 Aug 1863, in Prairie City, Ill., and was mustered out 19 Aug 1865, as a corporal at Nashville, Tenn. He was a prisoner of war and filed for a pension in 1879. His widow filed for a pension in 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 19 Jan 1909: NOTICE TO G. A. R. Members of Warren Stewart Post No. 533 G. A. R. are requested to assemble at the residence of our late comrade, Channing B. Foster, Elm and Thirty-fifth Street, on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 for the purpose of conducting services over remains of our deceased comrade. By order A. S. Moss, P. C. C. R. Stuart, Adj. COMRADES WILL ESCORT REMAINS OF C. B. FOSTER Funeral services over the remains of the late C. B. Foster will be held tomorrow afternoon at the family residence on Thirty-fifth Street at 1:20 o’clock, Rev. Ohrum of the Cairo Baptist Church officiating. Special cars will convey the cortege from Thirty-fourth Street to Fourteenth Street and special train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 2:45 p.m. for Beech Grove Cemetery. The funeral will be conducted under the auspices of the Warren Stewart Post No. 533 G. A. R., the members of which act as honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers will be sons of veterans, young men who were personal friends of the deceased. The pallbearers are as follows: Honorary—John H. Robinson, A. Comings, C. R. Stuart, Van B. Wilson, A. S. Moss, P,. Saup, H. A. Hannon, F. W. Cherry. Active—C. O. Patier,. B. R. Thistlewood, Fred D. Nellis, John M. Dewey, J. B. Wall, Fritz Hagey, Frank James, Otto Archibold. Channing B. Foster was born at La Porte, Ind., in 1844. At the age of 17 he enlisted in Co. L, 16th Ill. Cav. and became a corporal. He participated in the Siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Lookout Mountain and at Chattanooga was sounded and taken prisoner by Gen. Bragg’s Confederate force. He was a prisoner at Andersonville for eight months, but when exchanged returned to his regiment, and served until August 19, 1865, when he received an honorable discharge and being mustered out of the service. JAMES PHYLLIS DIED AT ANNA TODAY James Phyllis of this city died today at the state hospital for insane at Anna, after illness of several months’ duration. The deceased was past fifty years of age and had been in poor health for several years. Formerly he was employed as a bookkeeper and accountant, being considered an expert in his line. For years he worked in St. Louis, retuning to Cairo after his health began to fail. Mrs. Anna Blake and Mrs. Robert Hinkle of this city are sisters of the deceased. The remains will be brought to Cairo this evening by Burke & Blaine. (Byron F. Blake married Anna E. Phillis on 29 Jun 1876, in Alexander Co., Ill. Robert Hinkle married Jessie B. Phillis on 21 Apr 1881, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL NOTICE. Died—James A. Phyllis, Jan. 19, 1909, age 50 years. Funeral services will be held at the residence of Robert Hinkle, No. 512 Twenty-eighth Street, tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Special train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 2:45 p.m. for Villa Ridge cemetery where interment will be held. Friends of family invited. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 20 Jan 1909: PHYLLIS FUNERAL TOMORROW. Died—James A. Phyllis, Jan. 19, 1909, age 50 years. Funeral services will be held at the residence of Robert Hinkle, No. 512 Twenty-eighth Street, tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Special train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 2:45 p.m. for Villa Ridge cemetery where interment will be held. Friends of family invited. FUNERAL OF VETERAN LARGELY ATTENDED The funeral of the late C. B. Foster held this afternoon was largely attended. Services were held at the family residence at Thirty-fifth and Elm streets. Comrades of the deceased, members of the Warren Stewart Post G. A. R., attended the funeral in a body. The remains were conveyed to Villa Ridge for interment, a special train leaving Fourteenth Street via the Illinois Central Railroad at 2:45. Patrick Mullen, one of the oldest residents of Pulaski, Ill., died last Thursday of pneumonia. Mr. Mullen was one of the leading men of this town, having been at one time one of the foremost farmers, but has for the last six years been living in Pulaski, having sold his farm. He was 76 years old and leaves one daughter and eight grandchildren. Mr. Mullen left a will naming H. E. Eshleman, W. A. Lackey and J. M. Palmer as executors without bond. His estate consisted mostly of chattels outside pf three houses and lots in Pulaski, having invested in real estate mortgages to some extent. The deceased had been considered as a landmark of Pulaski for years and will be missed. He was a member of the drainage commissioners and always active in all matters pertaining to the interest of the community and was up to a few days before his death able to attend to all his business. The community extends to the bereaved family their sympathy, in their hour of sorrow.
Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 21 Jan 1909: CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our thanks to our friends who so kindly aided us during the illness and death of our husband and father and especially do we wish to thank the members of the G. A. R. and the Women’s Relief Corps. (Signed) Mrs. Foster Mr. and Mrs. Walter Foster Mr. and Mrs. John Gerhold Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Sackberger Mr. and Mrs. Ohara Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cronan
EDWARD WARD BIRD DIED AT CHAFFEE The Cairo friends of George P. Bird and family will regret to learn of the death of his son, Edward Ward Bird, which occurred at Chaffee, Mo., Wednesday. The deceased was 25 years of age. His ailment was tuberculosis and he had sought relief in various parts of the country, returning home only last week from California. The family formerly resided at Wetaug, Ill., where Mr. Bird had succeeded his stepfather, the late Capt. W. A. Hight, in the general merchandise business. Mr. Bird recently removed his family to Chaffee, Mo., where he had established a business. Mrs. Hugh Mason and little daughter Hazel and Mrs. Elmer Boyd returned home (Mound City) Wednesday from Mt. Vernon where they have been to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hughes. Miss Genevieve Bird received word that her brother, Ward Bird, died at Chaffee, Mo., Wednesday. (Mound City)
RECTOR FROM MOUND CITY CONDUCTED THE SERVICES HENRY STEHR DIED LAST EVENING Henry Stehr, a well-known cigar maker, died last evening ag his home, No. 1709 Commercial Avenue, after a protracted illness. Failing health compelled him to quit work more than two years since and his decline was gradual, but resisted all efforts to rebuild his strength. The deceased was a widower and is survived by one child. He was 38 years of age and a brother to Fred Stehr. For a long period Mr. Stehr was employed in the cigar factory of F. Teichman. (W. Henry Stehr married Lou Burns on 5 Aug 1893, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) BELIEVED NOT TO BE RIGHT MAN The negro under arrest on suspicion of being the badly wanted Mounds murderer is declared not to be the right party by those who have seen him. It is stated that while he meets the description of the man who cashed Speikert’s check at Cache, he has bad teeth, while the negro who presented the Speikert check had fine, regular teeth. TAKEN BACK TO FACE CHARGE OF MURDER A man in irons, in charge of a man bearing the word Frisco on his collar attracted much attention at Central Union station today. He was named Henry Leech and he was being taken back to Boonville, Ark., from Carmi, Ill., for murder. It is said that his mother ran a boarding house at Boonville and boarded the agent of the Frisco road there. The man left leaving a board bill unpaid. On his return Mrs. Leech asked him for the money and he became abusive. The next day Leech met him and reprimanded him for abusing his mother, the man, who was a very large man, replied in an insulting manner and Leech drew a gun and killed him. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 22 Jan 1909: MRS. JACOB BAUR DIED THIS MORNING Native of Switzerland—Long a Resident of Cairo After long illness, death came as peacefully as slumber to Mrs. Adeline Reiber Bauer, widow of the late Jacob Bauer, at her home, 2705 Commercial Avenue, at 8:05 a.m. today. Mrs. Bauer had been suffering from dropsy during the past eleven months and during that time had tried every known treatment available, obtaining but temporary relief. The deceased was possessed of more than the average woman’s business ability, was well educated and took much interest in the affairs of the world at large, keeping well informed and being able to discuss almost any subject stating her own views in a manner which showed clearly that she was a deep thinker and student. She was an active member of the Lutheran Church and of Wimmer Degree Lodge A. O. U. W. In both of these she was a willing and energetic worker, generally getting results in any task she took upon herself. Mrs. Bauer was 58 years of age, a native of Basel, Switzerland, and was married there to the late Jacob Bauer on March 4, 1869. They came to the United States in April 1882, coming direct to Cairo. Mr. Bauer, being an expert watchmaker, was for some years employed by E. A. Ruder, but finally setting up business for himself which he conducted until his death about two years ago. Mrs. Bauer continued the business afterward, selling it to her son, Paul Bauer, when her health began to fail. The surviving members of Mrs. Bauer’s family are Mrs. Otto Tauber and Paul Bauer of Cairo, and Carl Bauer, now located at Fort Stanton, N. M. There are also five grandchildren. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed, but will be announced tomorrow. (Otto Tauber married Adele Bauer on 2 Feb 1888, in Alexander Co., Ill. Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads: Jacob Bauer 1844-1906 Adeline Bauer His Wife 1850-1909.—Darrel Dexter) JAMES T. BARCLAY DIED AT ATLANTA Fifth of Sixth Brothers Passed Away Early This Morning John T. Barclay, the fifth of a family of six brothers, of whom two were prominent citizens of Cairo, passed away at Atlanta, Ga., at 12:40 this morning. A brief dispatch to his nephew, Phil C. Barclay, brought all of the news that has been received of his death. He was 68 years of age and had lived in Atlanta over thirty years. He is survived by only one remaining brother, Joseph C. Barclay of Louisville. It was at Louisville during the Knight Templar conclave in 1901 that all of the brothers met. Since that time five of them have passed away, including the two who were residents of Cairo, Philander W. Barclay and James T. Barclay, who removed to Oak Park, Ill., after retiring from the drug business. Phil C. Barclay left today for Atlanta to attend the funeral. (John Fletcher Barclay was born 24 May 1842, in Russellville, Ky., and died 22 Jan 1909, in Atlanta, Ga., according to his obituary in the Atlanta Constitution, which also contains of photograph of him.—Darrel Dexter) NEGRO CUT TO PIECES BY CENTRAL TRAIN Accident at Centralia Wednesday Night—Foul Play Hinted at The Centralia Sentinel tells of an accident there Wednesday night in which a negro was run over by an Illinois Central train. It says: Shortly after 11 o’clock last night Conductor Harve Love arrived from the south with the Illinois Central water train and headed in onto the siding near the tower. He started over his train towards the engine and was stopped by two colored fellows who claimed that they had lost a man. They explained that Andres Mathis, colored, had been on a spree and they had been trying to get him to his home in Southtown but he had eluded them in some way. They seemed to be looking for him along the right-of-way by the side of the tracks. In walking along the train, a pair of feet were found close to the rail, cut off above the ankles quite smoothly with a pool of blood under them. Several car lengths further the body was found between the rails and a hand also found nearby. The colored men present who claimed to be his friends were Joe Rogers and Smith. The coroner was notified and he telephoned orders for Hausslers to take charge of the body. Gus Garnier went to the scene of the accident gathered up the remains and brought them to the undertaking rooms. Coroner Feltman arrived here this forenoon and at once empaneled a jury to work. The evidence was that Mathis had been on a drunk and lived on Calumet Street and was about twenty-five years old. The supposition is that he was trying to get home and in his drunken stupor lay down on the track and went to sleep and was hit by the engine on the water train and it is supposed that where the feet lay is where he was first hit and that the body was dragged to where it was found. Some of the friends of the deceased were of the opinion that Mathis had been foully dealt with and that he was not killed by the train at all. Some claim that when the body was lifted from the tracks it was cold, which was hardly possible in so short a time. There was a pocketbook in his pockets and about three dollars in money, but it is claimed that he had more money than that yesterday as he drew a good pay from the pay car. W. J. McCrite went to Murphysboro last Saturday on account of the death of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Borden. (Diswood) DEATH OF OLD PULASKI RESIDENT The Mound City Enterprise contains the following account of the death of one of the old and respected citizens of the county: Patrick Mullen, one of the oldest residents of Pulaski Precinct, died last Thursday of pneumonia. Mr. Mullen was one of the leading men of the town, having been at one time one of the foremost farmers, but has for the last six years been living in Pulaski, having sold his farm. He was 76 years old and leaves one daughter and eight grandchildren. He left a will naming H. B. Eshelman, W. A. Lackey and J. M. Palmer as executors without bond. His estate consisted mostly of chattels outside of three houses and lots in Pulaski, having investing in real estate mortgages to some extent. The deceased had been considered a landmark of Pulaski for years and will be missed. He was a member of the drainage commissioners and always active in all matters pertaining to the interest of the community and was up to a few days before his death able to attend to all his business. He had raised two or three families of children and grandchildren, and left a nice legacy to be divided among them. His body was laid to rest beside that of his wife, who died about twenty years ago, in the Lackey Cemetery. (His marker in Lackey Cemetery reads: Patrick Mullen 1833-1909 Sarah J. Mullen 1840-1873.—Darrel Dexter) FORMER CAIRO FIREMAN DIED IN OLD MEXICO William Stites, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Casey Stites, Sr., of 214 Seventh Street, died Wednesday at Naco, Mexico, where he had been working for the Green Copper Company. He was taken ill with pneumonia on Sunday last. His brother, Casey Stites, Jr., and sister, Mrs. Harry Van Treese, were at his bedside. The remains will be interred at Naco. The deceased was formerly a member of the city fire department. He was about 25 years of age. (His death notice in the Bisbee Daily Review of 23 Jan 1909, states that William Stites was a native of Cairo, Ill., and died in the Cananea Consolidated Copper Company hospital in La Cananea, Sonora, Mexico of pneumonia. Mrs. Van Treese was a sister and Casey Stites was a brother. His marker in Calvary Cemetery, Douglas, Cochise Co., Ariz., reads: William Stites 1879-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 23 Jan 1909: JOHN HAGERTY DIED IN CHICAGO Word was received that John Hagerty died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hagerty, of 375 West Thirteenth Street in Chicago, Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock. The young man was thirty-eight years old and has many relatives and friends in Cairo to mourn his untimely demise. The funeral took place this afternoon. (The Cook County Death Index states that John J. Hagerty, 39, a native of Chicago, died 20 Jan 1909, in Chicago and was buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. His parents were both born in Ireland.—Darrel Dexter) CARD OF THANKS The undersigned desire to express their sincere thanks and appreciation of the assistance and sympathy extended during the last illness and death of the late Henry Stehr. Signed Fred Stehr Mrs. Eva Kohler Mrs. Catherine Eichhoff
Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 25 Jan 1909: Dr. Whiteaker reports a boy baby born to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sneed on the 20th. The mother, who was formerly Miss Katie Bucher, was ill with smallpox at the time of the birth. The little babe died the following day and was buried at the Rose Hill Cemetery. This is certainly a trying time and much trouble for Mr. and Mrs. Sneed and they have the sympathy of all. (Pulaski) CENTANARIAN DEAD Uncle Jack McElroy reputed to be more than 100 years old (116 some say) died Wednesday about noon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dock McBride, northwest of town. Mr. McElroy had lived in this county beyond the memory of any living man and we understand that he came here in some remote early day from Graves County.—Clinton Gazette (Nancy V. McElroy was born 19 Jan 1853, in Graves Co., Ky., the daughter of H. J. McElroy, died 27 Feb 1930, in Obion Co., Tenn., and married about 1890 Dock McBride.—Darrel Dexter) TO ATTEND FUNERAL J. B. Scoville of the Illinois Central transfer crew has received news of the death of his son, Arthur Scoville, which occurred Saturday at Swink, Colo. The deceased is 26 years of age and is survived by his wife. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Scoville expects to attend the funeral of his son, which will be held at Galena, Ill. SUDDEN DEATH OF WELL KNOWN MAN Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Marx departed this morning for St. Louis to attend the funeral of their cousin, S. L. Joseph, who died Saturday from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy at the Washington Hotel in St. Louis. Mr. Joseph was well known to the wholesale trade of Cairo, having conducted a strong of stores in Missouri and Arkansas, with headquarters in Paragould, Ark., and St. Louis. Mrs. Joseph and her daughter, Mrs. Sidney Scharff, are the surviving members of the family. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. A. Marx, formerly a resident of Cairo. (His marker in New Mount Sinai Cemetery in Affton, St. Louis Co., Mo., reads: Simon L. Joseph Oct. 20, 1855 Jan. 23, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 26 Jan 1909: DEATH CLAIMS MRS. WILLIAM CURRAN Passed Away at St. Mary’s Infirmary Early This Morning Mrs. William Curran of 209 Fourth Street passed away at 2 o’clock this morning at St. Mary’s Infirmary after an illness covering a period of about six months. She was afflicted with gall stones and Monday an operation was performed for their removal. She passed through the ordeal well and her friends were encouraged to believe that she would recover, but she suffered a relapse at 11 o’clock last night and in three hours the end came. Mrs. Curran was 47 years of age. She was born in Joliet, Ill., and her maiden name was Hannah Magner. She was only three months old when her parents, the late Patrick Magner and his wife removed to Cairo and she has made this city her home since. Fifteen years ago last September she married Mr. Curran, who survives her with three children, Charles Eschmann, 14; William, 10; and Margaret, aged 5 years. Besides she has two sisters, Mrs. T. J. Ryan and Mrs. Jerry McCarty. A number of cousins are also left, among whom are Alderman William Magner. Mrs. Curran was a faithful and energetic member of St. Patrick’s Church and a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, A. O. H. and of the Catholic Knights and Ladies of Honor. She was devoted to her family and held in high esteem by all of her friends. Mr. Curran, who is bereft, has been connected with the establishment of R. Smyth & Co., for many years. (William Curran married Hannah Magner on 19 Sep 1893, in Alexander Co., Ill. Thomas Ryan married Nellie Magner on 29 Apr 1890, in Alexander Co., Ill. Her marker in Calvary Cemetery in Villa Ridge reads: Hannah Curran Jan. 20, 1860 Jan. 26, 1909.—Darrel Dexter)
Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 27 Jan 1909: FUNERAL NOTICE Died Tuesday, Jan. 26, Mrs. William Curran. Funeral will leave family residence No. 209 Fourth Street, at 8 o’clock a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, for St. Patrick’s Church, where mass will be said at 8:30. Funeral train will leave Fourteenth Street at 9:45 for Villa Ridge cemetery. Catholic Knights and Ladies of American Branch No. 6123 Attention Please assemble with badges at St. Patrick’s Hall at 8 o’clock a.m. sharp Thursday, Jan. 28, to attend the funeral in a body of our late sister, Mrs. William Curran. By order of the President Alex M. Raggio, Rec. Secy. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 28 Jan 1909: FUNERAL OF LATE MRS. WILLIAM CURRAN The funeral of the late Mrs. William Curran was held at St. Patrick’s Church this morning, Father Downey saying the mass, after which the funeral cortege left at 9:45 for Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge, where the interment was made. A large number of friends and relatives were present among whom were several from St. Louis to pay a last respect to the departed. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 29 Jan 1909: FUNERAL OF MRS. WILLIAM CURRAN The Catholic Knights and Ladies of America attended the funeral of Mrs. William Curran in a body yesterday and the following were pall bearers: G. Darmody, D. Barry, T. Casey, T. Galvin, P. Greaney, J. Barrow, P. Mahoney, P. Langan, J. Hogan, T. Keefe, J. Barry, P. Scullin, E. Walder, Joe Smith, M. J. Howley, P. J. Purcell, John Crowley and M. S. Egan. The following relatives from out of town were here: Mrs. N. Cornelius and Mrs. Page, St. Louis; Mr. Barrett of East St. Louis and the Messrs. McCarthy of Murphysboro. Rev. Father Downey officiated and delivered a sermon in which he paid a fine tribute to the deceased. William Elliott and relatives passed through McClure Monday en route to Cape Girardeau, Mo., with the remains of Mrs. Elliott, who died very suddenly some time during Saturday night or Sunday morning at their home in Murphysboro, Ill. Mr. Elliott discovered her dead body in bed Sunday morning on his return from work at 7 o’clock, he leaving her well and hearty Saturday night when he went to his work. He is employed as night hostler at the M. & O. shops. Mrs. Elliott was the daughter of Mr. Joe Zillener of this place. Their many friends extend the family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement. (William D. Elliott married Josephine I. Zollener on 30 May 1901, in Jackson Co., Ill. Her marker in Old Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, Mo., reads: Josephine J. Elliott 1879-1909 William D. Elliott 1870-1966.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 30 Jan 1909: Mrs. M. Morse of Thirty-fifth Street was called to Kuttawa, Ky., by the death of her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Little received the sad news that Mrs. Little’s grandmother, Mrs. Lawler, of Mound City, was dead. Mrs. Edward Lawler, aged 69 years, 3 months and 2 days and one of the old and highly esteemed residents of this city, died at her home in this city early Friday morning. The funeral services will be held at the Catholic church on Sunday afternoon at 1:15 and interment at Beech Grove Cemetery. Funeral train will leave Mound City at 2:25 p.m. Mrs. Padge of St. Louis, who was here to attend the funeral of Mrs. William Curry, will leave for her home about Monday. (This is probably a reference to Mrs. William Curran.—Darrel Dexter) A. M. Sherrer of Upper Washington Avenue was called to Dayton, Ohio, Friday by a message announcing the death of his sister.
Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 2 Feb 1909: ENGINEER JOHNSON DIED IN ST. LOUIS Col. W. M. Johnson, civil engineer, who formerly made his home in Cairo, died at the home of his son, Morgan Johnson, in St. Louis, Monday. His remains will be taken to Metropolis for burial. Morgan Johnson was formerly cashier for the Mobile & Ohio Railroad here. During the absence of their parents on Sunday evening, Little Lester Cloud was accidentally shot by his brother Fowler, who was playing with a .38 caliber revolver. Dr. Boswell is attending the child and fears there is no hope of his recovery. (Mounds) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 3 Feb 1909: John Haven, who lives near Levings, is in the last stages of consumption. He went to see Dr. Hale at Anna more than a week ago. The doctor told him he could do nothing for him in the medical line and it was not likely that he would live long enough to reach his home, but he is still living, but extremely feeble. DIED IN BLOOMINGTON Word has been received in Cairo of the death of Frank Hainey at Bloomington, Mo. Mr. Hainey was an operator at the Western Union telegraph office in this city, having left about a year ago. He has many friends here who will be grieved to hear of his death. (The Indiana Death Index states that Frank P. Hainey died 22 Jan 1909, in Bloomington, Ind., at the age of 20 years. His marker in Rose Hill Cemetery in Bloomington, Monroe Co., Ind., reads: Frank P. Hainey 1888-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Andrew Stubbs, living with his son-in-law, Charles Coleman, west of Ullin, died Monday evening. The deceased was 87 years old and was a sailor by occupation until the infirmity of his age compelled him to quit the life of the great seas. The remains were shipped Wednesday morning to Mendota, Ill., for interment. Mrs. Mary E. Murphy, wife of Jake Murphy, died at her home Friday night after a short illness. Her death was a great shock to her family and friends. She leaves, besides her husband, six children, the youngest only a few hours old at time of her death, and numerous relatives to mourn her loss. The funeral was held in the Methodist church Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. The church was filled with people and Rev. Ernest Bush conducted the funeral services and said the last solemn rites over the deceased at Cache Chapel Graveyard, where interment took place Sunday afternoon. (Ullin) (Her marker at Cache Chapel Cemetery near Ullin reads: Mary Murphy 1872-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 4 Feb 1909: COLORED WOMAN SHOT HER LOVER Jealousy Results in Death of Negro Who Sought to Win His Baby Back—Pleads Self-Defense A fatal shooting affray out of the ordinary occurred soon after 6 o’clock last evening in the rooms of Leslie Bugg on the second floor of tenement house, No. 229 Twenty-second Street, near Poplar. The shooting was done by a negress named Effie Finney, her victim being her lover, Louis Hudson. According to the statement made by the woman this morning, she and Hudson had been living together for about two years and that she had quit him two weeks ago. Since then Hudson had insisted upon winning her again. Failing to do so, he tried beating instead of coaxing. The woman says she was warned yesterday that Hudson had threatened to cut off her head. After hiding from him all afternoon, she sent a friend for an officer, whom she told of the trouble. The officer started out to find Hudson, and had hardly left the place when he came through the back door, attacking her with a knife; she grabbed his wrist with one hand and took a revolver from the drawer of a washstand with the other hand, firing three shots at Hudson. As proof of her statement, the woman exhibited a long scratch on the left side of her neck, which she says was made by the knife Hudson had in his hand. There are several witnesses to the tragedy who will be called before the coroner’s jury at the inquest, which will probably be held this evening. An examination of the body of the dead man by Coroner McManus last evening shows but one bullet wound, that in the lower part of the back. Charley Hudson was a ginger-colored negro of medium height, about thirty-two years of age. He was a lumber handler and worked at the Sondheimer yards. The body was taken in charge by William Hughes, the colored undertaker. The three-year-old son of John Hale, who resides north of McClure, was burned so badly Saturday afternoon that he died Monday morning. The child was playing near the stove when his dress caught fire and before the mother could extinguish the flames, he was burned from head to foot. (McClure) DIED SUDDENLY IN ANNA Mrs. Jesse E. Miller received a message this morning stating that her cousin, Miss Ella Ussery, died very suddenly at her home in Anna, Ill. Miss Ussery was very well known and quite a prominent member of the Rebekah Lodge in Anna, and her death was a great shock to her relatives and friends. Mrs. Miller left this afternoon for Anna to be with the stricken family. (Luella Ussery was born about 1865 and died 4 Feb 1909, in Anna, Union Co., Ill. Her marker in Anna City Cemetery reads: Luella Ussery 1865-1909.—Darrel Dexter) AWFUL TRAGEDY OCCURS AT WILLARD Mrs. Ed Mulcahy Accidentally Shot by Premature Discharge of a Gun HUSBAND FELLED TREE FOR POSSUM And Had Set Gun Up Against a Stump—Jar Discharged Gun and Wife Was Shot in Hip Mrs. Julia D. Mulcahy, wife of Edward Mulcahy of Willard, was accidentally shot and killed near her home about 5 o’clock last evening. Her husband had treed a possum near the house and had called for an ax with which to chop the tree down. It was brought to him and setting his gun against a stump, he began cutting the tree down in the presence of his family. It is supposed that the jar of the felling of the tree discharged the gun, for it went off and the charge struck Mrs. Mulcahy in the hip, tearing a great hole in her body. Her husband immediately took her in his arms to carry her to the house, but she died before they reached there. Mrs. Mulcahy was a daughter of Jerry Pecord of Willard and a niece of Mrs. Alfred Brown of Cairo. She leaves four little boys besides her grief-stricken husband. Coroner McManus held an inquest at the home of the deceased this forenoon, the jury returning a verdict in accord with the facts as stated. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon. (Edward Mulcahy married Julia Picard on 15 Apr 1899, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 5 Feb 1909: JURY OF NEGROES PROBE KILLING Coroner McManus Held Inquest in Charley Hudson Case This Afternoon With a jury composed entirely of negroes, Coroner McManus conducted an inquest this afternoon in the city council chamber to inquire into the death of Charley Hudson, who was shot and killed by his former consort, Effie Finney, in a tenement house on Twenty-second Street Wednesday evening. There were a number of witnesses, several of whom saw the killing. The peculiar feature of the case was that all connected with it, except the coroner, were colored people. ATTENDED FUNERAL OF MRS. MULCAHY The funeral of Mrs. Ed Mulcahy was held this afternoon at Willard. The story of Mrs. Mulcahy’s tragic death was told in The Citizen last evening. The families of J. H. Mulcahy and Alfred Brown went out to the funeral. The deceased was 26 years of age and was a niece of Mrs. Brown. Ed Mulcahy is a son of James H. Muclahy.
MOTHER OF RABBI LOVITCH DEAD The Paducah Sun states that Mrs. Ida Lovitch, mother of Rabbi Lovitch, died at Cincinnati on the night of Feb. 2, and that Rabbi Lovitch has gone to Cincinnati to attend the funeral, which occurred today. Mrs. Lovitch was 54 years of age and leaves two other sons and three daughters and an aged mother and several brothers at Des Moines, Iowa. (The Ohio Death Index states that Ida Esther Lovitch died 2 Feb 1909, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in 1856 and was buried in Beth Tefyla Schachnus Cemetery in Cincinnati.—Darrel Dexter)
MRS. RIGGLE OF UNITY DIED THIS MORNING Mrs. M. J. Riggle died this morning at 6 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. J. Gause, wife of Dr. Gause, the county commissioner. Mrs. Riggle was a widow and had for some years made her home with her daughter. She was 65 years of age. E. H. Riggle of this city is a son of the deceased. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the home of Dr. Gause, under direction of Burke & Blaine of Cairo. (Jacob Riggle married Mariah Jane Atherton on 29 Apr 1858, in Alexander Co., Ill. Edwin J. Gause married Alice J. Riggle on 9 May 1886, in Alexander Co., Ill. Her marker in Richwood Cemetery in Alexander Co., Ill., reads: M. J. Riggle Oct. 12, 1848 Feb. 5, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Mr. Jesse Miller and daughter, Miss Blanche, went to Anna, Ill., this morning to attend the funeral of Miss Ella Ussery, who died very suddenly of rheumatism of the heart. The funeral took place this afternoon. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 6 Feb 1909: Mrs. Lena Droge, who has for some weeks been seriously ill at the home of her brother, Philip Lehning, on Twelfth Street, was reported in a very critical condition this afternoon. Mrs. Droge is far advanced in years and her relatives and friends are much concerned about her. She has been in poor health for more than two years. EFFIE FINNEY KILLED HER MAN In Self-Defense Said Coroner’s Jury of Colored Men Last Evening—Prisoner Released The innovation made by Coroner McManus yesterday in the inquisition in the death of Charley Hudson, the negro who was shot and killed by his former consort, Effie Finney, at 229 Twenty-second Street, Wednesday evening, has received the general approval of the public. Inasmuch as the principals were negroes, it was proper that the coroner’s jury should be composed of negroes. A number of witnesses, all negroes, were examined and their testimony corroborated the story of self-defense told by the woman. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that Effie Finney killed Charley Hudson in self-defense and recommended that she be exonerated from all blame and be released from custody. After concluding the hearing, Coroner McManus delivered to the city jailer the verdict of the jury and the woman was released. FUNERAL NOTICE Riggle—Died Friday morning, Feb. 5, 1909, at 6 o’clock a.m. at the home of her daughter in Unity, Ill., Mrs. Maria Jane Riggle, aged 65 years, 3 months, 24 days, widow of the late Jacob Riggle. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, Feb. 7th, at 2 o’clock p.m. at the Baptist church in Unity. Interment at Richwood Cemetery, two and one-half miles west of Unity. Friends of deceased and family invited to attend. LIVED FIFTY YEARS ON THE HOME FARM The Late Mrs. Riggle of Unity Was Born in Alexander County—Spent Life in One Precinct The death of Mrs. Riggle of Unity chronicled in The Citizen last evening, brings to light some interesting facts. Mrs. Riggle was 65 years of age last October and had enjoyed fairly good health up to last Saturday. While the guest of her daughter, she was taken ill of acute pleurisy resulting from an attack of lagrippe. The best care and medical attendance was unavailing, the patient sinking gradually until death ensued at 6 o’clock Friday morning. Mrs. Riggle had lived for the past fifty years on the home place, the Riggle farm, 2 ½ miles west of Unity. Her husband, Jacob Riggle, died fourteen years since. Five sons and two daughters survive the deceased, W. M., E. M., C. E., and T. E. Riggle of Unity, and E. H. Riggle of Cairo, Mrs. E. J. Gause of Unity, and Mrs. W. B. Ballard of Jackson, Tenn. Mrs. Riggle’s maiden name was Maria Jane Atherton. She was born in Unity Precinct, her parents being among the pioneers of Alexander County. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon with services in the Baptist church at Unity. The interment will be at Richwood Cemetery, the burying ground of the Atherton family, two and one-half miles west of Unity. (Jacob Riggle married Mariah Jane Atherton on 29 Apr 1858, in Alexander Co., Ill. W. Bartow Ballard married J. Maud Riggle on 24 Jun 1896, in Alexander Co., Ill. Her marker in Richwood Cemetery reads: Mother M. J. Riggle Wife of Jacob Riggle Born Oct. 12, 1848 Died Feb. 5, 1909 A precious mother from us is gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 8 Feb 1909: MRS. DROGE DIED SUNDAY EVENING After Long Illness—Came to Cairo in 1850—Married in New York—Three Children Living Mrs. Magdaline S. Droge died at the home of her brother, Phillip Lehning, 222 Twelfth Street, at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, after long illness. During the past two years, Mrs. Droge had been practically a helpless invalid and for several years previous had suffered much from asthma, which finally developed into tuberculosis. The old lady was much beloved by a host of friends and acquaintances; by all her neighbors she was lovingly called “Aunt Lena.” Mrs. Droge was nearly 74 years of age. She was a native of Worth in the Rhine province of France, and came to America a short time before her marriage to Mr. Droge in New York, November 6, 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Droge came to Cairo in 1859. Her husband, John Henry Droge, died here about twelve years ago. Two daughters and a son survive the deceased, Mrs. William H. Gibson of Cairo, Mrs. Anna Gardner of New Madrid, Mo., and Charles Droge, who resides in the Lake Creek neighborhood west of Mounds. Jacob and Phillip Lehning of this city are brothers of the deceased. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. (W. H. Gibson married Lena Drogue on 18 Apr 1888, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 9 Feb 1909: CAPE’S FAMOUS OLD LADY DIES 100 Years, 3 Months of Age—End Comes Suddenly from Colic Cape Girardeau Republican: Mrs. Christina Catherine Reynolds, the centenarian of whom the Cape has been proud for many days, passed away Saturday morning, ending a life of great usefulness and pleasure to many relatives and dear friends who yearly visited her on the occasion of her birthday celebration and at other times. Acute colic brought about the taking off of the old lady, who was otherwise perfectly sound in constitution. Age had seemed to imprint itself no deeper or firmly than it does upon the woman of 60. Last October, when the hundredth anniversary was celebrated, many women who had not seen her for years, if ever, could scarcely choose her from the throng who gathered to make her natal day one of pleasure. Her death marked the completion of a hundred years, three months and nine days of life, actively lived and enjoyed with her family, during nearly every day of which she busied herself with the cares of the household. Mrs. Reynolds was born in Wuertemburg, Germany, and at the age of five came to this country with her parents. She lived in Philadelphia for a short time and, after marrying came to this city with her husband and family in 1852. In 1865, Mr. Reynolds died and Mrs. Reynolds lived with her children here in perfect peace ever since. Her two daughters, Mrs. E. B. Grim and Miss J. A. Reynolds, took good care of her in her advanced age at their home on North Main Street. No particular attention had to be given their mother beyond that due any woman of advanced age, for she was well preserved and able to do all the work about the house necessary. In fact, she delighted in assisting at the preparation of meals, in darning and sewing, making beds, sweeping, and refused their frequent appeals to take life easier. Only one of the so-called senses failed the centenarian. Her hearing failed her somewhat and words had to be spoken sharply and close to her ears for perfect understanding. Her sight, however, was well maintained until the last. To prevent straining, glasses were used, but were not necessary. Those which her daughter used permitted her to read with ease and the pleasure was indulged in daily. (Christiana Catharina Von Ohlhausen was born 23 Nov 1808 in Brackenheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, and was buried in Bellerive Heritage Gardens in Creve Coeur, St. Louis Co., Mo.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 10 Feb 1909: Mrs. Charles Parker of Vienna, a sister of E. J. Atherton of this place (Mounds), died Sunday at her home. Remains were buried yesterday at Shiloh Cemetery. SWITCHMAN FATALLY INJURED TODAY Edward A. Carter, a switchman for the Illinois Central, was run over this morning about 9 o’clock near the Grear-Wilkinson plant, in the drainage district and received fatal injuries. He was taken to St. Mary’s Infirmary, where he was cared for by the company’s physician. Carter lives at 3206 Sycamore Street, where he has a wife and two children. He attempted to board a car by stepping on the box over the axle and his foot slipped and he fell under the car. His left shoulder, left arm, left leg and spine and both of his feet were crushed. He was conscious and able to state that he had worked for the Illinois Central off and on for the past eleven years. Mr. Carter died at St. Mary’s Infirmary about 1 o’clock this afternoon. The remains were conveyed to Feith’s undertaking rooms to be prepared for burial. No inquest will be held in the case, Coroner McManus believing such procedure unnecessary, as the man made a statement at the hospital in the presence of several persons including the coroner. The statement is verified by all the members of the crew who witnessed the accident. DR. DAVENPORT DIED TODAY IN CHICAGO A telegram received the by Hon. Miles Frederick Gilbert this morning announced the death of Dr. F. P. Davenport at his residence in the grounds of the Western Theological Seminary at Chicago. Rev. Frederick Davenport, D. D., was formerly Archdeacon of Cairo and for thirteen years rector of the Church of the Redeemer in this city. He was called to Calvary Church, Memphis, Tenn., where for many years he successfully officiated as rector. About five years ago, Dr. Davenport was appointed Professor of Cannon Law and Ecclesiastical History in the Western Theological Seminary at Chicago. He was faithfully served upon the faculty of that institution up to the time of his death. He has been in impaired health for over a year, but performed his duties up to the end, when, after a few days’ illness, he breathed his last from the effects of heart disease. Dr. Davenport was president of the Committee on Cannons for many years and stood high as one of the leading cannon lawyers of the church. He was greatly beloved by his parishioners and friends and his death will be sad news to the citizens of Cairo. Dr. Davenport leaves surviving him his wife, Mrs. Fanny W. Davenport, who is the daughter of Col. J. C. Willis of Metropolis, Ill. Arrangements have not been made for the funeral, but it will take place at Metropolis, probably on Friday next. (According to his death certificate, Frederick Parker Davenport, professor, was born about 1854, in Troy, N.Y., died 10 Feb 1909, in Chicago, Cook Co., Ill., and was buried in Metropolis, Massac Co., Ill. His marker in Masonic Cemetery in Metropolis reads: Rev. F. P. Davenport 1863-1909.—Darrel Dexter) DIED IN MASON, TENN. A message was received Wednesday by Clarence L. Flournoy announcing the death of his father in Mason, Tenn. He left today for that place. Paul Flournoy, another son, went Wednesday night. DEATH CLAIMS AN AGED CITIZEN Frank Bourgois died early this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. Thaulmeuler, with whom he had resided during the past sixteen years, twelve of which were spent in Cairo. The deceased was 89 years of age and had been a very active man until stricken with apoplexy about five years ago, since which time he aged rapidly and became quite feeble. His last illness was of but six weeks’ duration. Mr. Bourgeois was a native of France, coming to America in the later 50s and settling at Erie, Pennsylvania, where he married Miss Angeline Weber. Later he removed to Kentucky, residing in Louisville, Bowling Green and Paducah. His wife died at Bowling Green in 1892, after which he made his home with his only daughter, Mrs. Thalmeuler, with the two grandchildren, Angeline and Frank, are the only surviving relatives. Funeral services will be held this evening by Rev. Armstrong of the Lutheran Church and the remains will be taken to Paducah, Ky., Friday morning for interment in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery. Formal notice of funeral will be found in this issue. GEORGE MATHEWS DEAD American Express Agent Succumbs to Injuries Received in Wreck George Mathews, the American Express agent who was so horribly crushed in the wreck and had both legs amputated Monday evening, died last night at 9:15, making the second victim of the wreck. Mr. Mathews was 54 years old. He had been with the American Express Company ever since they have operated over the Illinois Central. He was with the Southern Express Company until he went with the American, and was said to be one of the oldest express messengers on the road.
Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 11 Feb 1909: DEATH OF MRS. CORNELL Passed Away This Forenoon of Heart Trouble Mrs. Mary A. Cornell, wife of John W. Cornell, of 230 Eighteenth Street, passed away at 11 o’clock this morning of heart trouble. Mrs. Cornell was born in Virginia in 1847 and was married to Mr. Cornell at St. Louis in 1863. For over forty years they have resided in the vicinity of Cairo. They had seven children, five of whom survive: Mrs. Mary Etta Etz of Cairo, John William, Jr., and Mrs. Carrie B. Koehler, both of Memphis, and Horace C. of Beech Ridge and Benjamin George of Chicago. Mrs. Cornell was a member of the Presbyterian Church, joining in 1878 under the pastorate of Rev. B. Y. George. The funeral service will be held at the family residence, the time to be announced later. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Cornell lived on a farm just above Beech Ridge, but a few years ago they removed into Cairo again. She was afflicted with heart trouble for many years, but bore it all with patience and fortitude. (Charles B. Koehler married Carrie B. Cornell on 13 Mar 1889, in Alexander Co., Ill. Henry A. Etz married Mary Etta Cornell on 23 Sep 1889, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
LITTLE SON DIED Word was received here Wednesday from Abilene, Texas, announcing the death in that city of little William Thomas Pankey, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Pankey, formerly of this city. The message was particularly shocking to relatives and friends here as it was not known that the child was ill. Mr. and Mrs. Pankey have a host of friends in Cairo who will extend sympathy in their sad loss. Mrs. Pankey is a sister of Mrs. Cora Cotter, Mrs. W. S. Dewey and Mrs. Sam G. Richardson of this city. SKETCH OF LATE PATRICK MULLEN Patrick Mullen, farmer of Pulaski, was born September 1, 1833, on an English man-of-war between Bermuda and Jamaica. His father, who held a position in the English navy, died when he was small, leaving a widow and two sons. He was mostly reared in Ireland and educated there. In 1853 he came to America and began railroading in New York, Ohio and Illinois. For a number of years he worked as a common laborer and then as boss. He came to this county on the first passenger coach over the Illinois Central Railroad and with the exception of about six months has lived here since. For nine years he was foreman on the section at Pulaski. When coming to this country he was a poor boy, but applied himself to work and used economy. During the time he was section boss, he bought eighty acres of woodland and in 1866 moved on to it, first in a little shanty, but in 1867 built his present residence. His farm now consists of 160 acres, about ninety of which are in cultivation. In 1857 he was married to Sarah J. Smith. She was reared in Pulaski County and died Oct. 4, 1873. The following children were born to them: Annie, Catherine, Margaret, Lizzie, and Sarah. Up to the time of the war, he was a Democrat, but since has been a Republican. He was one of the few loyal men who raised the stars and stripes as the first soldiers passed though Pulaski for the south. He contributed his time and money toward raising C, Thirty-eighth Illinois Infantry, and his brother, James Mullen, was chosen second lieutenant, enlisting Nov. 11, 1861. He reared all of his little children till they were grown and layed them to rest, but one daughter. He lived on the farm till 1902, when he sold his farm to Rick Britton and moved to Pulaski and lived there awhile. Then he bought and built a cottage where he and his granddaughter lived up till his death, January 14, 1909. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. R. E. Wilson, and her six children and also two more grandchildren, Miss Birdie Mullen and Mrs. Minnie Moyers, to mourn his loss. (His marker in Lackey Cemetery reads: Patrick Mullen 1833-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 12 Feb 1909: FUNERAL SERVICES The funeral services of the late Mrs. John W. Cornell, who died Friday morning, will be held at the residence, 230 Eighteenth Street, Saturday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. _. S. _____man, pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Friends of the family are invited to attend. Mrs. Carrie B. Koehler and son John and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cornell of Memphis, Tenn., arrived this morning to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. J. W. Cornell. Horace Cornell and family of Beech Ridge are here, and D. G. Cornell of Chicago arrived this morning for the funeral of their mother. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 13 Feb 1909: DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT OF COUNTY Mrs. Grace Atherton Parker Passed Away in Johnson County The Vienna Times gives an extended account of the death of Mrs. Grace Atherton Parker of that county, who was a native of Alexander County. She died on Monday, Feb. 8, after an illness of but a few days. The Times says: Grace Atherton was born in Alexander County, Ill., February 17, 1870—being 38 years, 11 months and 21 days. She married Charles A. Parker in May 1889, who survives with five children—Coleman, 17; Violet, 14; Vivian, 12; Merideth, 8; Marie, 4. She lived near her birthplace until about 17 years ago when they came to Johnson County, where they have since resided near Ballowe. The deceased had long been a member of the Baptist Church and was a faithful church and Sunday school worker, having served Ballowe Sunday school as its superintendent, in token of whose efficient services a beautiful floral offering was given by the Sunday school. She was the youngest child of a large family of which four are now living, the father, Asa C. Atherton; and a sister, Mrs. Ellen Mathis, who reside in this county three miles south of town; and two brothers, John and Ed Atherton residing in Pulaski County. Funeral services were held at the family residence Monday afternoon, conducted by Eld. D. Esco Walker. The remains were taken south Tuesday morning on the 10 o’clock train to Mound City, from whence they were taken to Shiloh Cemetery, their family burying ground, where interment took place Tuesday afternoon. (James P. Mathis married Ellen E. Atherton on 6 Jul 1878, in Pulaski Co., Ill. Charles A. Parker married Grace T. Atherton on 19 May 1889, in Alexander Co., Ill. Her marker in New Shiloh Cemetery reads: Grace T. Parker Born Feb. 15, 1870 Died Feb. 8, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) OLMSTED WOMAN ENDED HER LIFE Mrs. Spence, wife of John Spence, merchant at Olmsted, Ill., shot and killed herself this morning. She locked herself in the room and fired a bullet though her heart. Besides her husband, three small children are left, the oldest 11 years of age. Domestic trouble is said to be the cause. (John D. Spence married Effie Shelby on 14 Dec 1895, in Pulaski Co., Ill. Her marker in Olmsted Masonic Cemetery reads: John David Spence Oct. 21, 1873 Sept. 2, 1925 Effie A. Shelby Spence Apr. 2, 1874 Feb. 12, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Hon. and Mrs. Miles Frederick Gilbert returned this afternoon from Metropolis where they attended the funeral of the late Dr. F. P. Davenport, who died in Chicago Wednesday. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 15 Feb 1909: WAS FORMER MT. CARMEL CITIZEN Edgar A. Carter Is Killed by a Train in Cairo Wednesday Afternoon A telegram received by Mr. Will Stein Wednesday evening as a representative of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias, conveyed the information that Edgar A. Carter, formerly of this city, had just been killed by a train in Cairo, says the Mt. Carmel Republican. Mr. Carter was formerly a resident of Mt. Carmel and is well remembered by the older railroad men. He was employed as switchman while here and was regarded as a faithful and reliable employee. He became a member of Wabash Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and was quite popular with the members of that order and others who knew him. He left here about twelve years ago. The local lodge wired instructions to give every attention to the body of the deceased brother. R. C. Magill received the sad news yesterday of the death of his sister, Mrs. Lants of Freedom, Ind. Mr. Magill left this morning to attend the funeral. (Mound City) ELOPING BRIDE IS A SUICIDE Cairo Girl, in New Orleans, Finds Love Dream Shattered A New Orleans dispatch dated Saturday says: Mrs. Charles Derete, 19 years old, who recently ran away from home in Cairo, Ill., because her mother, Mrs. John Sheets of that city, opposed her marriage, committed suicide in a room on Dauphin Street today by drinking carbolic acid in the presence of her husband. They were married in Gretna, La., last April. At that time her husband held a responsible position. The young wife found employment in a laundry in an effort to support herself. HENRY HENDRIX, SR., HAS PASSED AWAY Old Resident of This Section Dead at Greenfield, Mo. Henry Hendrix, Sr., aged 71, for forty years a resident of Holloway, Ky., died of pneumonia at midnight last night near Greenfield’s Landing, Mo., where for the past few years he has made his home with his son, William G. Hendrix. The deceased leaves a widow and four sons. The one already named runs the Greenfield ferry, the City of McGregory, and the others are Charles C. of Missouri, J. H. of Mounds, Ill., and H. F. of Barlow, Ky. Mr. Hendrix was a member of the Lutheran Church of Cairo and the funeral services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Charles H. Armstrong, tomorrow, with interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mr. Hendrix was well known in Cairo. Sunday was his 71st birthday anniversary of both Mr. and Mrs. Hendrix.
JURY PROBES DEATH OF ASKEW Inquest Held This Afternoon over the Body of the Dead M. & O. Brakeman SHERIFF DAVIS MAKES QUICK CAPTURE Jim Campbell, Negro, Arrested Near Beech Ridge Sunday Morning—Believed to Be Guilty Man Coroner James McManus this afternoon at the council chamber summoned a jury to inquire into the death of A. S. Askew, the Mobile & Ohio brakeman shot early Sunday morning, for whose death the negro Jim Campbell is locked up in the county jail. A. S. Askew, a southend brakeman on the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, was shot and fatally wounded about 5:30 Sunday morning while at work at Davis, the Mobile connection with the Cairo bridge, north of the city. Askew was on a northbound extra that had just crossed the bridge and was standing beside the train when shot. He was found lying upon the ground and unconscious by other trainmen and was sent into the city and taken to St. Mary’s Infirmary, where he died about 9 o’clock without having recovered consciousness. The shooting was reported promptly to the authorities and Sheriff Frank E. Davis went on a special engine to Beech Ridge where he met Marshal Tom Wilson of Tamms. Together they went to the home of a colored woman, about two miles from that station and there arrested her son, a negro named Jim Campbell, who resides at Future City and has been employed at the Singer works. The negro had a 22-calibre rifle with him, which fact furnishes an important link in the chain of circumstantial evidence that connects him with the killing of Brakeman Eskew. The bullet which inflicted the mortal wound was of the same caliber as the rifle, and Campbell is said to have left his home in Future City about thirty minutes before the shooting occurred and was seen going toward Davis. The negro denies having done any shooting at Davis and claims to have rode in a wagon as far as Klondike, some distance north of Davis. Soon after the shooting of Askew, the windows in the caboose of a southbound train, were broken by bullets of the same size as the one that killed the brakeman at Davis. This incident occurred a short distance north of Davis. Campbell was brought in by Sheriff Davis and placed in the county jail to await developments, at the coroner’s inquest. Brakeman Askew was about 30 years of age and belonged to a prominent family residing at Vinson, Tenn. He was running between Jackson and Tamms and was popular with his fellow trainmen. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. The remains were taken in charge by Undertaker Falconer at direction of Coroner McManus and will be shipped to the home of his parents in Tennessee tonight. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 16 Feb 1909: THREE KILLED, THIRTY WERE INJURED Illinois Central Passenger No. 5 Turns Over Near Carbondale THE DEAD Walter B. Long, Joliet Miss Grace Perry, Carbondale Mrs. Walton, Anna Illinois Central passenger train No. 5, due in Cairo at 1:20 this afternoon, tipped over just as it was nearing Carbondale at noon today. Long distance telephone messages to The Citizen says that Conductor John Pinkham, who was reported killed, escaped with severe injuries. The train turned over and two of the cars landed upside down. Nearly every passenger was more or less seriously hurt, some of them very severely. A call was immediately made for the doctors from Carbondale and Murphysboro and they rushed to the scene to care for the injured. Some of these were taken to the hospital at Murphysboro on No. 202 while others were cared for in the hotel at Carbondale. The number of injured are variously estimated at from 20 to 30. Walter B. Long, one of the dead, is a traveling man. Whether there were any Cairo people on the train could not be learned this afternoon. The Illinois Central officials will not give out any information about the accident. A later message from Murphysboro says that J. Weichert of Cairo was quite severely injured about the body. Fourteen of the injured were taken to the hospital at Murphysboro this afternoon. Word from Murphysboro was to the effect that the accident was caused by too much speed upon a short curve. It is said that the train was trying to make up time. Conductor Pinkam in charge of the train is one of the oldest conductors on the road. He left Cairo yesterday afternoon on passenger train No. 6 at 2:35. The wrecked train is a through St. Louis and Cairo train and makes a Chicago connection at Carbondale, where it picks up the fast mail from that city. Inquiry of the Schuh Drug Company in regard to George J. Wechert, who travels for them, was made to ascertain whether he could have been the one hurt in the wreck. He is out on the road for them and may have been on the train wrecked. Further than that could not be learned. Because of the wreck, No. 5 was run four and a half hours late south of Carbondale and was expected to reach Cairo between 5 and 6 o’clock this evening. It is announced that Conductor Pinkam was caught under the wreck, but that he was gotten out and was found not to be seriously hurt. (James K. Walton married Mrs. Serena Walker on 26 Mar 1854, in Union Co., Ill. John S. Walker married Serena Davie on 5 Sep 1850, in Union Co., Ill. A marker in Jonesboro Cemetery reads: James K. Walton 1825-1886 Serena A. Walton 1833-1909.—Darrel Dexter) DID CAMPBELL KILL SPEIKERT AT MOUNDS? Negro Who Shot Brakeman Askew Tallies with Description HELD WITHOUT BAIL BY CORONER’S JURY Complete Chain of Circumstantial Evidence Verified by Statement of Negro at Inquest Monday Is James Campbell, the negro who shot and killed Brakeman Josh Askew at Davis, the same man who killed Charles Speikert in the I. C. yards at Mounds a few months since? Campbell so nearly tallies with the description of the unknown negro who cashed Speikert’s pay check at Beech Ridge a few hours after the murder was committed, that the Illinois Central special agents have taken a hand in the case and today investigated the movements of Campbell on the day that Speikert was killed. The coroner’s jury, which sat last evening on the case of the murder of Askew, had little trouble deciding the case. The strong chain of circumstantial evidence that had been woven about the negro from the time he left his home at Future City until he was landed in the county jail was complete and convincing, leaving no room for doubt. He was positively identified by several witnesses and each of them identified the handsome little rifle which he carried, and which was shown to be the same caliber as the bullet taken from the dead man’s body, and as the bullets fired into the engine cab and caboose of a southbound train about a mile north of Davis, less than an hour after Askew was shot. The question of time was carefully covered leaving no possibility of doubt. But after all the carefully constructed case was in the hands of the jury, the prisoner volunteered to make a statement in his own behalf, which was in effect a confession. The negro claiming that he was drunk and did fire several shots along the road between Davis and Beech Ridge, thinking he saw a rabbit on the railroad embankment. The most striking feature of his statements was: “If I done shot some man I asks the mercy of the court.” He claimed not to have seen any train on the track within a hundred yards of the wagon road upon which he was walking, and his location of the place where he did the shooting was very indefinite. Testimony of witnesses acquainted with Campbell showed him to be an expert shot with the identical rifle he used Sunday morning, he having borrowed it from a fellow workman at the Singer. The verdict of the jury was to the effect that John Askew, a brakeman employed on the Mobile & Ohio railroad, came to his death from a bullet in the right chest which penetrated his lung, and that the shot was fired from a repeating rifle of 22 caliber held in the hands of James Campbell a negro; that said Campbell was not justified in shooting the deceased and therefore should be held without bail until released by due process of law. The jury was composed of Thomas A. Fuller, Guy Morse, R. A. Hewitt, J. M. Powers, Charles Jordan, Charles Desimoni. Remains Shipped Home The remains of Askew were shipped to the home of his mother in Tennessee last night, under escort of the Jackson lodges of which he was a member. The Jackson, Tenn., Sun of Monday says: “The deceased was about twenty-four years of age and was one of the most popular young railroad men in this city. He was the son of Mrs. Alice Askew of Pinson at which place he resided prior to his moving to this city several years ago. He was a member of the local Phoenix Lodge, No. 216 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen of whose members several left yesterday to accompany the remains home. “Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed, but it is understood that it will occur at Pinson some time tomorrow.” (A marker in Rogers Cemetery in Pinson, Madison Co., Tenn., reads: Joshua Askew May 25, 1885 Feb. 14, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) TRIAL OF DAVIDGE OPENED THIS MORNING Three Jurors Conditionally Accepted When Court Adjourned The trial of Walter Davidge charged with the murder of Mrs. Eugenia McClarney, opened in the Alexander County circuit court this morning. Miss Bennie McClarney, the leading witness for the prosecution, and the only eye witness to the tragedy, arrived in the city during the night. Work of selecting a jury was started when court opened this morning, and at noon twelve had been examined, nine of whom had been excused. Six of these were for the cause and three by the State. Each side is allowed twenty preemptory challenges. The three jurors accepted conditionally are: H. L. Caldwell of Thebes John Denfip of Sandusky Frank Straub of Olive Branch A special venire of thirty was ordered by the court this morning, to be drawn from the remote parts of the county. Walter B. Warder is assisting State’s Attorney Wilson in the prosecution and Attorney Leek is defending Davidge. Sitting with the defendant was his brother, James Davidge, and his sister and sister-in-law. From the questions put to the candidates for the jury box, it is evident that the plea of self-defense will be urged. Three more were excused this afternoon. The defense insisted upon having a full panel and the court took a recess until 9 o’clock in the morning. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 17 Feb 1909: LITTLE PROGRESS IN DAVIDGE TRIAL Regular Panel Exhausted—Venire Men Coming in from County—Four Jurors The work of securing the jury in the murder case of the People vs. Walter Davidge made little progress today. When the court convened this morning, the defense excused H. L. Caldwell, who had been tendered by the State. Six of the venire men subpoenaed yesterday reported in court this morning. During the forenoon, the state used ten challenges and the defense two, while a number were excused for cause. At noon four jury men had been finally accepted, John Denfip of Sandusky; Frank Staub of Olive France; Francis Brown of Thebes; Eliu Shavnore of McClure. The remainder of those summoned on the special venire sent out yesterday were expected to report soon after the arrival of the Illinois Central train from the Thebes branch. The selection of jurymen was at a standstill until late this afternoon. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 18 Feb 1909: DAVIDGE JURY MAY BE COMPLETED TONIGHT The entire attention of the circuit court today was occupied with effort to secure a jury for the trial of the Davidge murder case. Four men jury were finally accepted by 3 o’clock this afternoon and two more had been placed in the box subject to challenge. So far as selected the jury stands: John Denfip, Sandusky. Frank Straub, Olive Branch. Francis Brown, Thebes. Eli Shavnore, McClure. Simon Castleman, McClure. W. M. Millis, McClure. G. H. Presnell, McClure. Smith Billingsley, McClure. The court issued another venire for twelve men this morning to be secured in the city. So far 45 men have been examined and of this number, the state has exhausted 14 preemptory challenges and the defense four. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 19 Feb 1909: NO JURY YET IN DAVIDGE CASE Effort to Secure the Last Four Unavailing Today. Circuit court was still grinding away this afternoon at the Davidge jury, which is still incomplete. No jurors were secured up to 2 o’clock this afternoon in addition to the eight that had been secured up to last evening. Three venires, making six in all, were issued today to bring in men from Cairo for jury duty, and as had been examined at the hour named. The state so far has exhausted its preemptory challenges while the defense has only used nine. Because of the crowd in the courtroom this afternoon, the court ordered the room cleared, much to the disappointment of the persons who had gathered to hear the trial. Judge Butler excused the regular panel today until Monday. As they have already served two weeks, they have the option of not returning for service. R. C. Magill returned home (Mound City) Wednesday night from Freedom, Ind., where he attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Gants. A. E. Parker and Mrs. Paul Stevens were called to Vienna last Monday on account of the death of their sister-in-law, Mrs. C. A. Parker. (Mounds) Borton Ballard, who was called here (Mounds) on account of the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. J. Riggle, has returned to his home in Jackson, Tenn. The infant child of Mr. Bond, who lives in the country north of Mounds, was buried here (Mounds) Thursday. Rev. P. H. McIntosh had charge of the services at the grave. MOTHER OF MRS. EDWARD RENO STRICKEN Mrs. Anna B. Robertson, mother of Mrs. Edward Reno, formerly of Cairo, was stricken with paralysis at Lexington, Ky., Thursday and is not expected to recover. She is 81 years of age and this is her second stroke. Lloyd W. Robertson, her son who formerly lived in Cairo, and Mrs. Reno, both make their home at Lexington. CAIRO LADY IS SADLY BEREAVED Mrs. D. L. Marx received the sad news today that her father, J. Sternheimer, had died at his home in Mannheim, Germany. No particulars are known at this time. Mr. Sternheimer has been in impaired health for a year or two, but his death is a sad shock to Mrs. Marx, who has the sympathy of all her Cairo friends. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 22 Feb 1909: MOUND CITY UNDERTAKER GETS A JOB IN CAIRO Will Montgomery, the Mound City undertaker, was in Cairo Saturday to get the remains of Maggie Kelly, a colored woman who died at her home on Fifth Street Friday night. Her father, who resided at Mound City, directed that the remains should be taken to Mounds for burial and gave the job to his home undertaker.
TOLD STORY OF THE TRAGEDY Bennie McClarney Described Shooting of Her Mother by Walter Davidge WAS ON WITNESS STAND ALL DAY Only Eye Witness to Homicide Beside the Defendant Testified Today Miss Bennie McClarney, the only witness to the tragedy which was enacted on the north side of the high school building when Walter Davidge shot her mother, Mrs. Eugenia McClarney, inflicting wounds from which she died, occupied the witness stand in the Alexander County circuit court throughout the day today giving her story of the shooting. At 11 o’clock State’s Attorney Wilson had completed the direct examination of the girl and turned her over to Attorney Leek for cross examination. It was a severe ordeal and she bore up well, although at times her memory proved to be defective. The girl was of firm voice on the direction examination and was very careful in her statements and very positive. Frequently her memory failed her when it came to relating details or conversations. The giving of the testimony was marked by frequent clashes by the attorneys. The girl said that on the night of the homicide she left the store at 9:45 in company with Walter Davidge and went up Poplar to Sixteenth or Seventeenth and then out to Walnut Street and up to the high school. While they were there, her mother came upon them. Davidge was standing at the bottom of the area way back of the high school while she was near the top and her mother stood to one side, not blocking the way. Her mother asked Davidge if he knew the girl was under 18 years and Davidge replied that he did. Then she said her mother asked her to go home with her and Davidge spoke up and said, “I brought her here and I will take her home.” To this Mrs. McClarney replied, “I’ve got a good mind to shoot you both.” With this she took her hand out from under her cape letting it fall to her side, revealing that he had a gun in her hand. Davidge then shot her and she exclaimed, “I’m shot.” Then he shot again and ran out toward Walnut Street. The witness stated that she stayed with her mother a few minutes and then went out to get Henry Worthington, who boarded with her mother. She returned to her mother ahead of him. The rest of her testimony related to taking her mother to the hospital and of her death there. When the girl made mention of this she broke down and cried. She lost control of herself and shed tears several times during her testimony when she made mention of her mother. Quite a scene occurred in court when Mrs. Davidge, mother of the defendant, appeared in the court room. The state has eight or ten witnesses and it is announced that the defense has twenty or more witnesses, including Davidge, who will go on the stand to testify in his own behalf. Shortly after 3 o’clock Attorney Leek completed his cross examination of the girl. She held up throughout the ordeal well and held her own against his fire of questions. The next witness called was William Boren. He was the first person to appear on the scene after the shooting, and the defense objected to his testimony as inadmissible because what he knew was after the shooting had occurred. This brought forth an argument over the admission of the evidence which was in progress at 3:30 this afternoon. Immediately after the jury was secured at 2:30 Saturday afternoon, Miss Bennie McClarney, the principal witness for the State and the only eye witness to the killing of her mother, made her first appearance in the court room. She was accompanied by her grandmother, Mrs. Chism of Tupelo, Miss., with whom the girl has resided since the death of her mother. The young woman wore a costume of deep black with hat to match. Her appearance is more that of a woman of twenty-five years than a girl of little over sixteen. During the scathing arraignment of her character and recital of the killing by Attorney Leek tears trickled down the girl’s cheeks, once she started as though to rise from her chair. Each day since the trial begun, there has been additions to those seated around the defendant, Walter Davidge, and on Saturday afternoon there were with him beside his attorney, his brother, three sisters, his brother’s wife, three men and two little children, a boy of eight years and a girl of five years, apparently. The defendant is apparently in good health and looks a trifle pale from several months’ confinement in the county jail. He seems to be confident and self-possessed. Davidge is apparently 24 years of age, and has naturally a serious or stern expression. The opening statements of the attorneys in the Davidge murder case were concluded Saturday evening. State’s Attorney Wilson making a concise review of the history of the case and the law, occupying twenty-five minutes. Attorney Leek for the defense went into an exhaustive explanation of the unprintable facts of the case, being very particular to impress the jury with the fact that the defendant was in a position where he could not run. In outlining the evidence which the defense proposes to introduce, the attorney indicated that it was the intention to discredit the daughter of the deceased. Among the witnesses enumerated by the attorney were two deputy sheriffs. The plea of self-defense is set up and in addition thereto temporary insanity may be brought in evidence. Attorney Leek read and discussed voluminous decisions of the state supreme court and in all occupied an hour and fifty minutes in stating the case. Shortly after 5 o’clock the court took a recess until Monday morning, the jury being given the usual instructions and placed in charge of Joseph E. Mueller, a bailiff. The taking of evidence was begun this morning. The full jury is as follows. John Denfip, Sandusky. Frank Straub, Olive Branch. Francis Brown, Sandusky. Eli Shavnore, McClure. Simon Castleman, McClure. W. M. Millis, McClure. G. H. Presnell, McClure. Smith Billingsley, McClure Chauncey McRaven, McClure. Charles Farrell, Cairo. B. R. Bledsoe, Cairo. J. L. Baldwin, Cairo. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 23 Feb 1909: “CAIRO BILL” FOUND DEAD IN BED MONDAY William Carroll, probably better known as “Cairo Bill,” was found dead in bed at a lodging house on the second floor of 313 Ohio Street late Monday afternoon. The man was known to have gone to his room Sunday night and when found he had been dead for several hours. Coroner McManus held an inquest Monday evening determining that the death was due to natural causes. The body was removed to Falconer’s undertaking rooms to be prepared for burial. The deceased was about fifty years of age and had been a resident of Cairo since a boy, the nickname by which he was known best being fastened upon him many years ago. He was a steamboat cook, but of late years had worked in the logging camps (?) down the river much of the time. His only known relative of the deceased is a sister, Mrs. Barry, residing in Memphis. PRAYS AT HIS OWN FUNERAL Rev. D. B. Leach of Bone Gap Talks Prayer into Photograph Delivered at His Obsequies Concerning the remarkable funeral of the late Rev. D. B. Leach, a dispatch from Fairfield says: The request made several years ago that he be allowed to pronounce the benediction at his own funeral was complied with today at the Bone Gap Methodist Church where the funeral of Rev. Daniel Bassett Leach, well known superannuated minister of the Southern Illinois conference, was held. The benediction, which concluded with the last two verses of the book of Jude, was placed on a phonograph record three years ago in the stentorian tones characteristic of their venerable minister. The effect was remarkable as the assembled friends, neighbors and relatives of the minister listened to the familiar words with which he was wont for many years to close his services as a minister. Rev. Mr. Leach was known all over southern Illinois for many years ago as the “stentorian preacher” because of his remarkable voice, which could be heard for a half mile. His prayers were remarkable for their great length, he having at a soldiers’ reunion prayed for one hour. He has a family of 120 living children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including those who have entered the family by marriage. Nine children survive. His funeral was the largest ever seen in Edwards County. Mr. Leach was 87 years of age and had lived on the exact spot where he died for more than 70 years. His wife, aged 87, survives him. (Daniel B. Leach married Lois Maria Root on 19 May 1840, in Edwards Co., Ill. Daniel B. Leach, 40, native of New York, enlisted on 1 Nov 1861, at Olney, Ill., in Co. H, 26th Illinois Infantry. He was promoted to 2nd lieutenant on 2 Aug 1864, and mustered out 2 Aug 1864. A Sons of the American Revolution application states that Daniel B. Leach was the son of David Fowler Leach and Malinia DeGrasse Pardee and grandson of Caleb Leach and Sarah Fowler. Caleb Leach was a Revolutionary War soldier in Connecticut. His marker in Bone Gap Cemetery reads: Mother Lois M. Leach April 25, 1822 June 8, 1912 Father Daniel B. Leach Com. H, 26 Ill. V. I. Aug. 10, 1821 February 12, 1909 Their children rise up and call them blessed. Mary E., Cecelia L., Virgil L., Ulisa J., Alice C., Lois M., Lewis D., George R., Augustus D., Horace J., Agnes M., Charles W.—Darrel Dexter) DOUBLE BEREAVEMENT FOR PANKEY FAMILY Second Death in Family Occurred This Morning Judge and Mrs. W. S. Dewey received the sad news today of the death of the second child of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Pankey at Abilene, Texas, from scarlet fever. Their little daughter, Loraine, died at 5 o’clock this morning, less than two weeks after the death of her little brother. Mrs. Cora Cotter was summoned to Abilene by the illness of her sister’s children and has been there for a little more than a week. They have now only one child left, another little girl, who was sent away when the presence of scarlet fever was discovered in the family.
PROSECUTION SCORES TODAY When the Court Admitted the Dying Statements of Mrs. Eugenia McClarney DEFENSE FOUGHT TO EXCLUDE EVIDENCE Woman’s Own Story of How She Was Shot by Walter Davidge on October 6 Last The prosecution scored a victory in the Davidge trial today when the court admitted the testimony of witnesses who told what Mrs. Eugenia McClarney, the woman shot by Walter Davidge on October 6 last, on the high school grounds, said in regard to the shooting. State’s Attorney Wilson laid the ground for the admission of those statements of the woman as her dying statement, and despite every obstacle that could be thrown in the way by Attorney Leek, they were allowed to go before the jury. These statements were to the effect that the woman went there to meet her daughter, whom she expected on a Holbrook car, and failing to see her leave the car, was attracted by voices in the rear of the high school, where she found her daughter in company of Walter Davidge. According to the statements of the dead woman, she only wanted to take her daughter home. She had a gun in her hand under her cape, and she supposed that Davidge saw it. She told two of the witnesses, William Boren and Arthur Mattingly, that she could have shot them both, but that she only wanted her baby girl. She told Dr. E. E. Gordon, who attended her at the hospital, that she did not expect to get well and knowing her end was near, her statements bear all of the solemnity of a sworn statement. When court convened about 10 o’clock, the testimony of William Boren and Arthur Mattingly, as taken before the court last evening, was read to the jury. The defense had tried to exclude this testimony, but the court overruled the objections. The witnesses were not called to the stand, but their testimony was read as taken by Court Reporter Balance. William Boren, who lived in the rear of the high school at the time of the homicide, told of hearing two shots fired and a woman scream. He ran over there and found a woman lying on the ground about eight or ten feet from the head of the steps leading to the basement. It was from there to five minutes after the shooting that he reached the spot. No one else was there, but Arthur Mattingly followed him closely. Witness asked the woman what the trouble was and she told him she was shot and told him to get a doctor and a conveyance to take her home. Witness went over to E. A. Smith’s residence to telephone for a doctor and returned in five or ten minutes. He found her lying in the same position with her right hand over her wound. She then told him that Walter Davidge had shot her and said that she went there looking for her baby. A girl came up whom witness presumed was her daughter. The girl said “You are not hurt.” The woman replied that she was. The woman gave her gun to Mr. Mattingly. The girl said at first that it was not Davidge who did the shooting and then broke down and cried and said that it was. The woman said in reply to a question, “I could have shot them both, but I did not want to.” Witness said that the woman did not seem to want to talk about it and did only when questioned. Arthur Mattingly, the next witness, was returning home. He lives at 828 Twenty-fifth street. When near the driveway at E. A. Smith’s residence, he heard three shots. He went to the residence of George Farrin to telephone the police. Then he went over to the place where the shooting occurred and found Boren there. He had previously seen someone running on the north side of the high school headed toward the east, but could not tell whether it was a man or a woman. He found a woman lying on the ground with her head toward the west. Witness asked her what was the matter and she said that Walter Davidge had shot her. She told him that she was going to die and that she had some money in the Alexander County Bank to pay funeral expenses and said that she had a father and mother in Tupelo, Miss. Witness said that she was not violent, but that she said she thought that she was going to die. Dr. E. E. Gordon was called and the jury was excused while the court passed upon the admissibility of his testimony. When they returned it was 11:10 o’clock. In the sparring between the attorneys, which was almost continual, after the court had overruled the objection to Dr. Gordan’s testimony, Attorney Leek announced that the defense would call a witness who would testify that the deceased had said, while in the hospital, that she expected to get well. Dr. Gordan explained where the woman was shot, in the abdomen on the right side, about two inches from the navel, and that the bullet passed through the big intestine and lodged in the spinal column. The bullet ranged up about an inch and its course was to the left. He said that she was a woman about five feet four inches tall, to the best of his recollection, and rather fleshy. He told of her statement of how the shooting occurred. It was made to him on the day she died, Oct. 8th, but he could not remember whether in the forenoon or afternoon, as he had called at the hospital to see her both times. She died about midnight that night. Mrs. McClarney said that she had gone to Holbrook and Twenty-fifth to meet the car to get her daughter Bennie, and as she was not on the car she started back when she heard voices in the rear of the high school. She went over there and saw Bennie and Walter Davidge standing on the steps of the basement. She said, “Come on Bennie and go home.” Davidge interposed, “I brought her here and I will take her home.” She replied, “No you won’t. Bennie will come with me.” Davidge then shot her. The woman told the doctor that she had a gun in her hand under her cape and that she supposed that Davidge saw it, as she was excited and may have exposed it. Dr. Gordon testified that Mrs. McClarney had repeatedly expressed the belief that she was going to die; he tried to encourage her by telling her how nicely the wound was doing. He said that he did not tell her she was going to die, that he did not believe in discouraging his patients. Dr. Gordan identified a piece of lead as like that he and Dr. McNemer removed from the body at the post mortem. It was lodged in her spinal column. He gave it to Coroner McManus. The cross examination failed to change his testimony. The state rested its case at noon and when court convened after dinner the defense called Chief of Police M. S. Egan as its first witness. This afternoon the defense attempted to show by its evidence that Mrs. McClarney raised her hand in which she held the pistol instead of dropping it to her side. This was to lay the foundation for the plea of self-defense. Chief Egan’s testimony related to the story that Bennie McClarney told him on the night of the shooting, which contradicted the story the girl told on the witness stand Monday. Mrs. Isabel Magruder told of the conversation she had with the girl the morning after the shooting in which she said that it was her mother’s fault as she drew her pistol. Mrs. Syble Sisney told of conversations held in the sheriff’s office when a number of witnesses were waiting to appear before the grand jury and related to contradictory statements. Miss Ethel Hawley, who was a chum of the girl, told of a statement made by Mrs. McClarney last summer to the effect that if she ever caught Bennie and Davidge together, one or the other would die. This witness was the one with which Attorney Leek sought to prove that the woman expected to recover, basing it upon the statement that she visited Mrs. McClarney at the hospital on the Thursday before she died, and that Mrs. McClarney asked her to get some fruit, which the woman promised to pay for when she got out. But when the witness was cross examined, she went all to pieces and admitted that Mrs. McClarney had told her that she did not expect to recover. Attorney Leek had his questions written out and read them to the witnesses. The later hours of the session of the circuit court yesterday afternoon were occupied with minor matters in connection with the trial of Walter Davidge on charge of murder of Mrs. Eugenia McClarney. The defense objected to testimony of both William C. Boren and W. A. Mattingly on the ground that statements made by the deceased to them after the defendant had left the scene were not admissible under decisions of the supreme court. Attorney Leek presented and read decisions to sustain his contention, and State’s Attorney Wilson presented opinions and argument to the contrary. The jury being excluded during the argument of the attorneys, the statement of both witnesses were heard by the court. Judge Butler ruled that in view of the fact that the statements of the deceased, made immediately after the shooting, were made as a dying statement, which is evidenced by the action of the deceased in removing rings from her finger and giving directions regarding the disposal of her property and her daughter after her death, these were admissible in evidence. The court ordered that the reporter transcribe the statements made to the court by the witnesses and present same to the court and counsel this morning. Sergt. J. G. Cowell of the Cairo police force was next called to the stand and gave to the jury his story of the arrest of the defendant, Davidge, at the Central passenger station in a sleeping car attached to southbound train on the Mobile & Ohio Railroad on the morning of October 10, 1908, the day following the death of Mrs. McClarney, who was shot on the night of Oct. 6th. To save time Patrolman William French who was with Sergt. Cowell when the arrest was made, was excused. Patrolman John Carmody told of having responded to call to the scene of the shooting and identified the revolver which had been given him as the property of Mrs. McClarney, also stated condition of the weapon when he examined it, finding three loaded cartridges and no empty shells in it. The next witness for the State was called, Dr. E. E. Gordon, but he had not arrived at the hour of adjournment. One of the jurors, John Denfip, was unwell yesterday, he having been under care of a physician since Sunday afternoon.
Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 24 Feb 1909: BURIED AT VILLA RIDGE The funeral of William Carroll, “Cairo Bill,” was held this afternoon from Falconer’s undertaking rooms. The remains were accompanied by a few friends of the deceased to Villa Ridge for interment. Mabel Goodlaw, a young colored girl, died Sunday evening of tuberculosis and was interred in the Ullin Cemetery Tuesday. CASE GOES TO JURY TONIGHT Trial of Walter Davidge for Killing Mrs. Eugenia McClarney Concluded This Evening DEFENDANT TOOK THE STAND TODAY Told Story to Justify Himself in the Act of Taking Life of Woman Whose Daughter He Had Wronged The Davidge murder case went to the jury late this evening after four hours of argument by the attorneys. Today marked the conclusion of the evidence of the defense and the presentation by the prosecution of evidence in rebuttal that the character of Mrs. Eugenia McClarney, the woman shot and killed by Walter Davidge last October, was good. The most interesting part of the testimony given today was the story of the crime as told by the defendant himself. Walter Davidge took the stand when court convened this morning. He spoke positively in answer to questions, and gave one the impression of having been well counseled for the ordeal, for when State’s Attorney Wilson cross examined him, he seemed prepared to enter a denial to every question that was asked of him, no matter what it was. He admitted having gone to the high school on the night in question with Bennie McClarney. He said that he had been there on two previous occasions, the Friday and the Monday nights before the night of the shooting. He said that he had taken his coat and belt off and had laid his pistol on his coat. Mrs. McClarney came up as he was helping the girl on with her wraps and the girl exclaimed, “My God, there comes Mama.” He said that Mrs. McClarney used vulgar and profane expressions ordering the girl out of the areaway, and saying to Davidge, “You ____ I am going to kill you.” Then he fired and the woman fell. The witness said that after that he heard the woman say, “Bennie, give me my gun and I’ll kill the _____ yet.” The witness said that the girl ran up to him and asked him if he was shot. He told her to stay with her mother and he would go for a doctor. He did not go for a doctor, but ran down Walnut Street to Twentieth and out to Poplar and up to A. V. Arey’s where he remained until Friday evening after the shooting, when he got someone to drive him out to Beech Ridge, where he took a southbound passenger train, getting into a sleeper. He said that he was in a berth when Sergeant Cowell and Officer French arrested him and that Cowell asked him where he was going and he said he was taking a little trip. He said that he also told the officer that it was the intention to give himself up. It was on the cross examination that he said that he remained in hiding at Arey’s until he heard from his brother to whom he had written, so he could give himself up. He said that it was on the advice of his father that he started to leave for Corinth, Miss. The witness said that he had known the girl about two years. He said that he had first met her mother in the Ten Cent Store. Mrs. McClarney at that time, the witness stated, told him that if she caught him with her daughter, she would kill him. He asked if the girl thought his intentions were honorable and he replied, “She never made any kicks about it.” It was during the cross examination that State’s Attorney Wilson asked him if he had not begged her to go to the high school grounds with him, and he said that he had not, that it was just made up between them. He said that he had held out no inducements to the girl that he would marry her. When asked why he carried his pistol, he said that he usually carried his pistol with him, when he was out nights. He said that he did not go there to have any trouble with anyone, but that he killed Mrs. McClarney because she tried to take his life. He said that the night was starlight and that the weather was mild. When asked if Mrs. McClarney did not say, “Bennie come home with me,” and that he replied, “I brought her here and I will take her home,” he replied that nothing of the kind was said. He said that the woman did not open her mouth, did not say a word. He said that he was eight or nine feet down in the area way and that Bennie was standing near her mother who was right in the entrance, four or five feet from him. He denied that the girl was between him and her mother. Gus Muthig was called to identify the leather belt which he picked up in the area the morning after the shooting. He said that he took it to his shop and that James Davidge came and got it. James M. Davidge was called to explain how the area was constructed and also testified that James Rutledge, whom the defense had expected to put on the stand, could not appear on account of smallpox in the family. This closed the evidence for the defense and then the prosecution put a number of witnesses on to rebut the testimony in regard to Mrs. McClarney’s reputation for being peaceable or quarrelsome and dangerous. Among these were O. Boucher, O. Scott, Henry Worthington, Thomas A. Fuller, John Turner and others. The last witness was Bennie McClarney, who was called to impeach the statements of the defendant in regard to the language her mother used. She denied her mother used the language or the expressions that Davidge had said that she used. It was 11:20 when the testimony was concluded and then the court told the attorneys to start their arguments, allowing two hours to the side. Walter B. Warder opened, reading the law and the decisions of the courts in similar cases. Then Attorney Leek made his argument and State’s Attorney Wilson closed. It was evident from the testimony presented by the defense yesterday afternoon that they were relying upon the impeachment of the sworn statement of the daughter of the deceased, the only eye witness to the shooting of her mother except the defendant himself. Seven witnesses were presented to testify a to different versions of the affair which the daughter told to them and which are contradictory of her testimony as regarding the position in which Mrs. McClarney displayed her revolver before Davidge shot her. Among those witnesses were, who on the stand after The Citizen went to press last evening, were Deputy Sheriff Dunham and James Davidge, brother of the defendant, both of whom swore that the daughter had told them she made a false statement to the grand jury regarding the point in question. Ethel Hawley, who had been on the witness stand previously, was recalled by the court and sworn as to the truth of statements made by her, she having testified without being sworn. Mrs. Lucy Gaunt, a sister of the defendant, told of having gone to the home of Bennie McClarney for the purpose of obtaining statements from her on the day after the shooting, also on the forenoon of the day the girl was summoned to appear before the grand jury. The witness testified by affirming direct questions read to her by Attorney Leek, showing that the daughter of the deceased had been coerced according to her statement to give before the grand jury testimony favorable to the prosecution under threat of being sent to the reform school if her evidence favored the defense. On cross examination the witness could not remember when she wrote out the statement which had been read to her a few minutes before being reminded by Attorney Leek, however, she said she wrote the statement at his request after he took the case as attorney for the defense. “Parson” King of Thebes, who was a member of the grand jury that indicted Walter Davidge, swore that Deputy Sheriff Durhan had told him Bennie McClarney wanted to make another statement before the grand jury. The court objected to the inquiry into proceedings of the grand jury on cross examination stating that the jurors were under oath and liable to prosecution. The defense then proceeded to show that the deceased was a quarrelsome and dangerous woman, calling to stand for this purpose James McClarney, H. C. Mulcahy, E. D. Mulcahy, John Peterson and W. H. Parker, all of Willard, admitted that Mrs. McClarney was considered a quarrelsome woman, but on cross examination every one of the witnesses admitted that her husband came home frequently intoxicated, also that they did not know anything of Mrs. McClarney during the past two or three years while she was a resident of Cairo. The defense called Thomas Threlkeld and started to show that the deceased had told him something regarding the age of her daughter, objection of the state’s attorney was sustained. Coroner James McManus was called for the purpose of impeaching the testimony of W. A. Mattingly and Dr. E. E. Gordon, as regarding the ante mortem statement of Mrs. McClarney. The coroner stated that no attempt to obtain statement was made at the inquest which inquired into the cause and manner of death, and further that the stenographer was called away just after the inquest begun, hence the minutes might not be complete. When the court took a recess at 5:35 to 9:00 today, Judge Butler instructed the attorneys to get all of their witnesses ready for this morning, in order to avoid needless delay such as characterized the proceedings yesterday.
Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 25 Feb 1909: George Stapleton, who has been suffering with consumption for the past year, died at his home early Monday morning. He leaves a wife and stepson, Mrs. Chresse Jacco. Interment was in the Lindsay Cemetery Tuesday. (McClure) (George H. Stapleton married Mrs. Alice Dean Jaco on 6 Nov 1894, in Pope Co., Ill. John Jaco, 21, born in Illinois, farmer at Jonesboro, Ill., son of Matthew Jaco and Melictia J. Belcher, married on 9 Apr 1882, at Willard’s Landing in Union Co., Ill., Alice D. Jaco, 14, born in Illinois, daughter of Zachariah Broadway and Elizabeth Jaco. Cressie Jaco married Bertha Atkinson on 6 Oct 1911, in Pope Co., Ill. —Darrel Dexter) Mrs. Lillian Atherton Essex died about 6 o’clock Tuesday evening at her home of tuberculosis and was buried Thursday afternoon at Shiloh Cemetery. She leaves a husband and son and a number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. (Mounds) Mrs. Lillie E. Essex, wife of Henry Essex of Villa Ridge and a daughter of John H. Atherton, died at her home west of Villa Ridge Tuesday evening of tuberculosis. Besides her husband and parents, she leaves a baby boy about two years old. She was a member of Shiloh Church and burial will be held in the cemetery there Thursday afternoon. (John H. Atherton married Emma Craig on 25 Dec 1884, in Alexander Co., Ill. Her marker in New Shiloh Cemetery reads: Lillian E. wife of Henry Essex and daughter of J. H. & E. J. Atherton Born Aug. 15, 1887 Died Feb. 23, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE IN PENITENTIARY Here is a case where a man guilty of murder escaped acquittal in the circuit court. He had neither friends nor money, so James Cammon known as James Campbell, colored, who killed Brakeman Josh A. Askew of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad at Cairo junction, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a life term by the court. He made a written statement giving his movement as already told in The Citizen and admitting his guilt. The petit jury was empaneled as a grand jury and indicted Cammon and after his plea of guilty and sentence, he was taken on the 2:35 train on the Illinois Central for the Chester penitentiary by Deputy Sheriffs Abernathie and Joseph Mueller. DIED AT RIPE AGE OF NINETY YEARS Probably one of the oldest people in Alexander County died at her home in Delta when Mrs. Mary A. Phillips passed away at the age of 90 years and six months. She was born in Wilson County, Tennessee, Aug. 22, 1818. When she was a child she moved to Sangamon County, Ill., where she resided a few years. Then she moved to Alexander County and has lived here since. She has been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church for 69 years and was a consistent Christian woman. He lived just north of the present site of Thebes before the land was cleared and her husband cut the timber into cord wood for the steamboats. She leaves one son, J. C. Phillips of Delta; and two daughters, Mrs. Alice McCrite of Delta and Mrs. Martha Hartman of Mill Creek. There are also 29 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted at her home and burial was made in the family cemetery where her husband has lain for 41 years. (Robert W. McCrite married Mary A. Phillips on 16 Mar 1879, in Alexander Co., Ill. John C. Hartman married Martha C. Phillips on 8 Jan 1871, in Alexander Co., Ill. The 1941 death certificate of Martha C. Hartman lists her parents as Amos Phillips and Mary Porterfield.—Darrel Dexter) WELL KNOWN PHYSICIAN IN SERIOUS CONDITION Dr. J. Mc D. Laurence, who was operated on at St. Mary’s Infirmary Wednesday, is still in a critical condition although one of the doctors in charge reports that he was a shade better this afternoon. He may be said to be doing only fairly well. Dr. Laurence is very well known in Alexander County and the result of the operation is anxiously awaited by his many friends. DAVIDGE NOT GUILTY SAYS THE JURY After considering their verdict for not much over an hour, the jury about 8 o’clock last evening returned a verdict acquitting Walter Davidge of guilty in taking the life of Mrs. Eugenia McClarney by shooting her on the night of October 6th last. The case went to the jury about 6 o’clock. They first went to supper and did not take up the consideration of their verdict until afterward. Then they found that the young man who was caught by this mother just after he had wronged her 16-year-old daughter, was justified in taking the woman’s life because his own was in danger! Verdict Causes General Indignation The verdict of the jury caused general indignation last night when the news spread over the city that the jury had turned Walter Davidge loose. The idea was generally expressed that had Mrs. McClarney shot Davidge and killed him when she came upon him at then high school on the night she was shot, that no jury would have convicted her. How a jury could turn around and free a man who had committed a double crime, one in wronging the girl and another in shooting the woman who was trying to protect her daughter was more than most men could understand. The verdict was however no great surprise in view of the small value placed upon human life in Alexander County. The full jury is as follows: John Denfip, Sandusky. Frank Straub, Olive Branch. Francis Brown, Sandusky. Eli Shavnore, McClure. Simon Castleman, McClure. W. M. Millis, McClure. G. H. Presnell, McClure. Smith Billingsley, McClure Chauncey McRaven, McClure. Charles Farrell, Cairo. B. R. Bledsoe, Cairo. J. L. Baldwin, Cairo.
Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 26 Feb 1909: WHISKEY CAUSE OF THE CRIME Which Ended Life of Brakeman Josh A. Askew of M. & O. SO SAYS NEGRO IN HIS CONFESSION “Just to Be Shooting Because the Whiskey Was Making Me Feel Good.” Less than two weeks has passed since James Cammon alias James Campbell, a penniless negro, shot at random and killed a man he did not know and had never seen on his own confession he was sentenced to open the remainder of his days behind the wall of the state penitentiary at Chester and that may be a long time for him—he is now twenty-four years of age and apparently possessed of a good constitution which should give him a long lease on life. There was no continuance for him, no one to frame up a defense, drill witnesses, manufacture evidence, steer in jurymen, or otherwise assist him to escape the penalty prescribed by the law of the land for the wanton destruction of a human life. None of these things he expected nor asked. When arraigned in the circuit court, pursuant to his own request, yesterday afternoon Judge Butler explained to him fully and clearly the right of trial by jury also that the court would appoint a lawyer to defend him if he wanted a trial. He replied that he knew those things, but he wanted to plead guilty and asked the mercy of the court. This morning that same negro, who yesterday afternoon stood in the circuit court of Alexander County, passed through the gates of the penitentiary at Chester—now he is No. ---, two weeks ago this morning his name was on the payroll at the Singer works. That is justice with a vengeance meeting fully the letter of the law. And yet— The confession made by the negro was written with pencil covering two sheets of letter paper. In court Cammon said he had dictated it, signed it, and read it over, that he knew what it contained, and under oath swore that it was the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The confession in the main reads as follows and is on file as a part of the court record. “To Edward W. Abernathie and To Whom it May Concern: “The following is a true and voluntary statement of my actions from 5 a.m. up to the time of my arrest by the sheriff of Alexander County, Ill. “I left the home of my sister, Mrs. Ella Wolf, in Future City, at 5 o’clock to go for a visit to my mother, Mrs. Ange Jordan, two miles west of Beech Ridge. I took with me a quart bottle of whiskey and a .22 calibre Winchester repeating rifle loaded with sixteen shots. Went up the I. C. track to the culvert and then out the gravel road. Fired three shots near the M. & O. tower at Davis, just to be shooting because the whiskey was making me feel good. Went on up the road and shot at engine and caboose of a freight train that passed me coming south. I was badly under the influence of whiskey and did not know what I was doing. I went to Pollard’s Store and bought some gingersnaps then went on to my mother’s house and went to sleep till breakfast. Got out in the yard and was shooting chickens to bring back to Future City, when the sheriff arrested me. I was not informed what I was arrested for until I got back nearly to Cairo. “When I fired the shots near Davis Junction, I fired at nothing in particular and while satisfied it was one of the bullets from my rifle that killed the brakeman, it was not my intention to kill or harm him as I had nothing against the man, as I have never seen the man in my life that I know of. “When taken before the court I shall plead guilty to murder in the first degree and throw myself on the mercy of the court, all the excuse I can offer for my crime is that I was under the influence of whiskey from the time I left my sister’s house until I went to sleep at my mother’s and while I have a recollection of the things I done, I can not say why I did them and hope for mercy on these grounds. “The above confession is made voluntary to relieve my mind and I declare the same. This, my confession, is dictated by me to Harry C. Walsh. (Signed) James Cammon
Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 27 Feb 1909: Rev. W. A. Ridge of Dongola was here (Villa Ridge) Thursday and preached the funeral of Mrs. Henry Essex at Shiloh Church. CASS PEELER DEAD AFTER LONG ILLNESS Cass Peeler died at his home on No. 422 Union Street at 1:20 this morning, after a prolonged illness. He came to Cairo from Dongola nine years ago and until illness prevented was an employee of the Singer Company. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World Camp and they will have charge of the funeral Sunday afternoon, as may be seen from the announcement elsewhere today in this paper. Burial will be at Beech Grove Cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife and young daughter besides his mother and a brother, Robert Peeler of this city. (His marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds reads: Cass Peeler July 15, 1879 Feb. 27, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL NOTICE. Peeler—Died Saturday, Feb. 27, Cass Peeler, aged 29 years. Funeral services will be held at the family residence, No. 422 Union Street, Sunday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. Funeral train will leave Big Four crossing at 2:45 p.m. All members of the Woodmen of the World are requested to attend and friends of the family are invited. NOTICE W. O. W. All members of Banner Camp No. 109, Woodmen of the World, are requested to meet at Safford Hall tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 10 o’clock to arrange for the burial of our late sovereign, Cass Peeler. By order of John Miller, Com. J. H. Ezell, Clerk W. H. Neistrath, one of Pulaski County’s most highly esteemed residents, died at the home of his son, Harry, near America station on Friday morning, age 74 years. He has been in very poor health for the last few months. The remains will be interred in the Beechwood Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. (Mound City) THE LESSON OF THE DAVIDGE TRIAL. There appears to be two causes for the verdict in the Davidge case. One of these is that the wrong kind of a jury was secured, and the other is that the wrong kind of testimony went before that jury. If the people of this community intend to do anything to stop these miscarriages of justice, they will find it necessary to get at the root of the matter by securing a different class of men on the jury and seeing to it that the absolute truth gets to the jury. It is hard to see therefore what results can be accomplished from a mass meeting, now, as has been suggested, to express the indignation of the public in a verdict such as was returns last Wednesday evening. The public was already expressed its indignation, and does express it with more or less intensity after each miscarriage of justice. If however, the representative men of the community should get together and select an executive committee of a few, with ample funds at their command so that they could employ “as good a criminal lawyer as Mr. Leek” to assist in the prosecution the next time there is a murder that parallels the killing of John W. Lewis or of Mrs. Eugenia McClarney or of other homicides in Alexander County as unnecessary and unprovoked, then perhaps better results could be obtained. But such prosecution would have to start the moment the homicide occurs, and not after the defense has framed up testimony to prove self-defense. Such a body of men might encourage the state’s attorney to put forth his best effort, encourage the sheriff to summon the most representative men of the county for jury duty, and discourage all attempts at coaching witnesses or influencing jurors. Passing resolutions will not change the result in the Davidge case, nor will it make it any less difficult for the next man who is on trial for his life to secure his freedom in the same way that Davidge secured his. What is needed is an influence for the prosecution that will be just as active as were the influences for the defense in the recent Davidge case. If these steps are taken, we believe that there will be fewer miscarriages of justice in Alexander County. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 1 Mar 1909: Mrs. Cora B. Cotter returned Saturday afternoon from Texas, where she was called by the serious illness and subsequent death of the child of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Pankey whose death has already been mentioned. They lost two of their children by scarlet fever, but Mr. Pankey and their only remaining child successfully passed through the disease. “SMALL REGARD FOR HUMAN LIFE” Murphysboro Independent: They have small regard for human life down in Alexander County. One night last summer a mother searching for her sixteen-year-old daughter went to a school building and found her, just after a lecherous roughneck had wronged the girl. The roughneck shot the mother to death. This week a jury found the murderer “not guilty,” that being the fourth murderer freed by an Alexander County jury in the past twelve months. The Cairo newspapers express the indignation of the respectable people of Cairo, but the murderer is now free to go forth ruining more girls and murdering their mothers. It is such as that which sometimes provokes people to take the law into their own hands. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 2 Mar 1909: PULASKI COUNTY LOSES PROMINENT CITIZEN L. F. Crain Passed Away at Villa Ridge Last Night Death robbed Pulaski County of one of its old residents and prominent citizens when L. F. Crain passed away at his home at Villa Ridge last night after a long illness. He had been in poor health all winter suffering from an asthmatic ailment. Mr. Crain was an old soldier, was formerly sheriff of Pulaski County, was always one of the leading citizens and Republicans of the county and for the past eight years had been postmaster at Villa Ridge. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Mound City, and they will have charge of the funeral. Mr. Crain leaves a widow, a daughter, Mrs. Ada Strohm of Mounds; and three sons, the oldest, Ernest Crain, being manager of the Fruit Shippers’ Association at Villa Ridge. The other sons have run the post office for their father during his illness. (Lewis F. Crain married Annice L. Murphy on 22 Dec 1870, in Pulaski Co., Ill. Louis F. Crain married Ella D. Cheek on 27 Jan 1876, in Pulaski Co., Ill. L. F. Crain married Madora Kennedy on 23 Dec 1879, in Pulaski Co., Ill. A marker in Cairo City Cemetery in Villa Ridge reads: Modora Crain Lewis Crain Annie wife of L. F. Crain Died Jan. 18, 1875 Age 30 Years.—Darrel Dexter) Mrs. E. A. Walbridge, aged 24 years and 6 months, died Monday of consumption at the home of her parents residing on the old Mound City Road just south of Mounds. Funeral in Mounds and interment at Beech Grove Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. MRS. JOHN SPENCER DEAD AT MOUNDS Mrs. John Spencer of Richview, Ill., passed away Sunday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walbridge of Mounds. Mrs. Spencer was a granddaughter of Mrs. Annetto Ent of this city and was before her marriage a teacher in Fairview, much loved because of her many good qualities. She leaves surviving her a husband and two children, one a babe only three weeks old, besides a number of other relatives. Mrs. Frank Spencer, Mrs. L. L. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ent, Mrs. L. C. Ent and other relatives and friends of Cairo went up to Mounds this morning to be present at the funeral, which took place at 2 o’clock this afternoon. (Robert Ent married Edith Litherland on 29 Aug 1899, in Pulaski Co., Ill. Lewis C. Ent married Kate Howley on 27 Mar 1889, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) OLD RESIDENT OF VILLA RIDGE DEAD Bertrand Wallace, an old resident of Villa Ridge and father of Mrs. Lizzie Silver of that city, died at the latter’s home Monday. Mr. Wallace was about 65 years old and has been quite ill for some months. Mrs. Silver has been with her father untiringly during his last illness. (James A. Silver married Lizzie Wallace on 8 Sep 1874, in Alexander Co., Ill. A marker in Cairo City Cemetery near Villa Ridge reads: R. B. Wallace April 18, 1820 March 1, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 3 Mar 1909: Mrs. Lucy Hill, who was called to the bedside of her niece, Mrs. John Spencer, whose death occurred in Mounds Monday, returned to her home in this city today. Mrs. A. W. Brown received word lately of the dangerous illness of her mother-in-law, Grandma Brown, in Indiana. She will go this week to her bedside. (Ullin) OLD CAIRO RESIDENT HAS PASSED AWAY James H. Greathouse, an old resident of Cairo and veteran of the late war, passed away Tuesday afternoon at his home on Sycamore Street, at the age of 70 years. He was a member of Warren Stewart post, G. A. R., who will have a charge of the burial. He leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. J. E. Webking of Norborne, Mo.; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Joseph Milham of Future City and Mrs. Otto Hoppe; and also two stepsons, George and Charles Lamb. The funeral will occur Thursday with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery under the charge of Burke & Blaine. FUNERAL NOTICE Greathouse—Died, Tuesday, March 2, James H. Greathouse, aged 70 years. Funeral services will be held at the family residence on Sycamore Street, conducted by Warren Stewart post G. A. R. and the remains will be taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment. Friends of the family are invited. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 4 Mar 1909: The verdict in the Davidge case of not guilty was met with disapproval by the better class of citizens here (McClure) who denounce the verdict as a disgrace to the people of this county. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Culley were called to Anna, Ill., Wednesday morning on account of Mrs. W. W. Stokes and son being very sick. Mrs. Stokes is a sister of Mrs. Culley. (Jessie Stokes survived the illness and died in 1911. Francis Marion Culley married Dolly Estella Cover on 3 May 1896, in Union Co., Ill. Will W. Stokes married Jessie M. Cover on 18 Feb 1894, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Will and Claud Brown were called to Cape Girardeau Monday evening on account of the death of their sister, Mrs. Ella Davidson, who passed away Monday at 3 o’clock. The remains were brought to Thebes Tuesday and interment at Thebes Cemetery Wednesday. Mrs. Davidson leaves a husband and six children; a mother, Mrs. Potter Brown; three brothers and two sisters to mourn her departure. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Lyerle Wednesday, March 3, 1909. (Thebes) A special train carried about 100 Mound City people to Villa Ridge yesterday to attend the funeral of the late L. F. Crain. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce and Louie Painter, all of St. Louis, attended the funeral of L. F. Crain yesterday at Villa Ridge. Mr. Bertrand Wallace, father of Mrs. Lizzie Silver and Mrs. John Powers, was buried here (Villa Ridge) Wednesday. Mr. Wallace was nearly ninety years old and had been sick for several months. L. F. Crain passed away Monday evening after an illness of several months of catarrhal form. Mr. Crain was a veteran of the Civil War. He was formerly sheriff of the county and for the past eight years had been postmaster. He has been a member of the Methodist Church for many years and was always ready to lend a helping hand to the church or to his fellow man. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Mound City and that lodge had charge of the funeral services. The funeral was held Wednesday evening at 2 o’clock at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Campbell, after which he was laid to rest in Villa Ridge cemetery. Mr. Crain leaves to mourn his loss a widow, two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Gamble of Villa Ridge and Mrs. Ada Strohm of Mounds; and three sons, Ernest of the firm of Spaulding and Crain and Claude and Ralph, who are still at home; beside a host of relatives and friends. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community (Villa Ridge). Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 5 Mar 1909: Mr. Wallace died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sol Silver, Monday evening and was buried at Villa Ridge cemetery Wednesday morning. Mr. Wallace was over ninety years of age and had been in poor health for some time. (Villa Ridge) Lewis F. Crain for many years a prominent citizen of this community (Villa Ridge), died Friday night about 9 o’clock after a lingering illness and was buried Wednesday afternoon. The services were held at the M. E. church of which Mr. Crain was a member and were conducted by the pastor, Mr. Campbell. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Mr. Crain leaves a wife and five children, Mrs. Will Strohm of Mounds, Mrs. James C. Gamble and Messrs. Ernest L., Claude and Ralph of this place. He had been postmaster here for a number of years and at one time was sheriff of Pulaski County. FERRYMAN DIED AT THE HOSPITAL James Wilcox died at 5:45 this morning at St. Mary’s Infirmary from cancer of the stomach. For some months he operated a motor boat ferry across the Mississippi River between Cairo and Birds Point. The deceased was 59 years of age and is survived by a son and daughter, the latter being Mrs. Lee Beckwith of this city. The remains were prepared for burial by Burke & Blaine and removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith this afternoon. The funeral will be held tomorrow and the remains interred at Charleston, Mo., on Sunday morning.
Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 6 Mar 1909: A CORRECTION Editor Citizen: I wish to make a correction in Thursday’s issue of The Citizen in regard to the age of Mr. Bert Wallace, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Silver near Villa Ridge March 1st. Mr. Wallace only lacked a few days of being 89 years old at the time of his death, instead of 65 as appeared in The Citizen. C. S. Bundschuh, Undertaker in Charge THREE SURVIVING CHILDREN The late James Wilcox, whose death was mentioned in The Citizen yesterday, is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lee Beckwith of Cairo and Mrs. Julia Clanham of Alton, Ill. The son is Frank Wilcox, who operates the motor ferry to Birds Point. CAIRO MAN DIED AT GRANITE CITY J. C. Lovett, formerly a well-known resident of Cairo, died at 1 o’clock this morning at Granite City, Ill. Mr. Lovett was not married and though working at Granite City, claimed Cairo as his home. The deceased was 54 years of age and is survived by two brothers and a sister. They are T. C. Lovett of Tamms, Timothy Donovan and Miss Kate Lovett of Cairo. The remains will be brought to Cairo Sunday morning and will be taken to the residence of Patrick O’Laughlin, 228 Twenty-first Street. The funeral will probably be held Monday morning from St. Joseph’s Church. The interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. FUNERAL AT 6 TONIGHT Funeral services over the remains of Donald Bain will be held at 6 o’clock prompt tonight instead of 6:30 as stated elsewhere today. PASSED AWAY EARLY THIS MORNING Donald Bain Died after Two Weeks’ Illness—Burial at Columbus, Indiana Donald Bain, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Bain, passed away at 2:30 o’clock this morning, at the home of his parents, No. 318 Seventh Street. His illness was of about two weeks’ duration, although he had been in failing health for a much longer period. About two weeks ago, he returned from a visit with relatives in Elton, Miss., where it had been hoped that the change would benefit him, but he steadily failed after reaching Cairo and was only able to be out of the house once, and then for only a short interval. The deceased was 20 years of age on Feb. 20th and was born at New Madrid, Mo., but has grown up to young manhood in Cairo. He leaves two brothers besides his parents, Foree Bain, cashier at the Singer plant, and Roy Bain, who is now located at Little Rock, Ark. Short funeral services will be held at the home at 6:30 tonight and the remains will be taken on the 7:15 train on the Illinois Central tonight for Columbus, Ind., where they will be interred in the family burying ground. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 8 Mar 1909: HELD LAST RITES OVER DONALD BAIN Funeral services were held Saturday evening over the remains of the late Donald Bain at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Bain on Seventh Street and were taken to Columbia, Ind., on the evening Illinois Central train for burial there in the family burying ground. Rev. A. S. Buchanan conducted the short funeral services and members of the Presbyterian choir sang. The pallbearers were selected from among the friends of the young man. His untimely death is a great shock to his family and friends. While his days seemed to be numbered because disease had marked him for its victim, still few beyond his own circle realized that the end was so near. The young man was most devoted to his mother and to her the loss will be all the more severe on that account. DR. LAURENCE DIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON The remains of the late Dr. McD. Laurence were shipped this afternoon to Mill Creek, Ill., via the Mobile & Ohio. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Mill Creek. Dr. Laurence died at St. Mary’s Infirmary in this city Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock after an acute illness of about ten days, during which he submitted to an operation for relief from gallstones. The expedient resorted to was unavailing, the patient sinking steadily. The deceased resided at Willard in this county, and had during the past twenty-five years been one of the leading physicians of Alexander County. He was 51 years of age, a native of Jackson County, Ill., having been born and reared near Makanda. He located in the Mill Creek neighborhood in the early 80s and later removed to Willard. His wife and seven children survive him. Mrs. James G. Blaine of this city is a niece of Dr. Laurence. (His marker in St. John’s Cemetery near Mill Creek reads: Dr. J. McD Lawrence Mar. 3, 1860 Mar. 7 1909 Tennie Lawrence his wife Aug. 12, 1864 Feb. 18, 1916.—Darrel Dexter) Mrs. Fanny Gannon and son of Memphis, Tenn., arrived this morning and today were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Blaine. Mrs. Gannon is a sister of Mrs. J. McD. Laurence of Willard. Mrs. E. J. Sullivan of Tamms, Ill., was in Cairo today coming down to attend the funeral of the late J. C. Lovett. Miss Allie Cutting, aged 11 years, died Sunday morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Pryor. Death was due to Saint Vitus Dance, with which the deceased was stricken about a week ago. The remains will be taken to Metropolis this evening for burial. (Mound City) DROPPED DEAD IN EAST ST. LOUIS “Notify Mrs. Charles Wilson, husband dropped dead today. What shall we do with remains. Answer at once.” That is the exact reading of a message received yesterday by Chief Egan from an undertaker in East St. Louis. So far the chief has been unable to locate Mrs. Charles Wilson. At one place the police inquired for Charles Wilson, the man responded and insisted that he was neither dead nor in East. St. Louis. DIED AT MONTEREY Y. J. Johnson, formerly a painter of Cairo, died Sunday night at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mark Stephenson of Monterey, Ind. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Woodmen of the World in this city. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 9 Mar 1909: DIED AT EAST CAPE Dollie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cotner, died at East Cape Girardeau Sunday, after an illness of about six weeks, caused by an accident at Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was 21 years of age on Jan. 3rd last. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Dora Crain Mrs. J. C. Gamble Mrs. W. G. Strohm E. L. Crain Claude Crain Ralph Crain The body of John Hatfield was brought from Anna last Sunday and interred in the new cemetery, the pastor of the Congregational Church officiating. (Mounds) (His marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds reads: John T. Hadfield 1845-1909 Father.—Darrel Dexter) Last Friday Mrs. Cheek, Mrs. Lola Gandy, Miss Katherine Johnson and Mrs. James Kelly were called to Mt. Vernon to see Mr. Kelly’s daughter, Mrs. Edna Williams, who was thought to be dying. They all returned Sunday except Mr. Kelly and reported Mrs. Williams still living but dangerously ill. (Ullin) Dr. Robinson was called to Mt. Vernon Saturday night to see Mrs. Edna Williams. (Ullin) Monday night a storm devastated the country around Eastwood killing one man, Mr. George McKnight, aged 75 years, destroying his house by fire after it was blown down. Members of Mr. Mellick’s family were injured. The barn belonging to Joseph Sichling was destroyed and contents scattered over the surrounding country. Dr. Mathis went out early Tuesday morning to attend the wounded. Telephone service is cut off at present. The exact amount of damage has not been learned. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 10 Mar 1909: Word comes to us of the death of Dr. Laurence of Beech Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Peterson are there attending the funeral. (Mounds) Two terrible calamities occurred in our neighborhood (Curry) last night at 11 p.m. A tornado struck Mr. John Mellich’s farm levelling every building on the place to the ground. Mr. and Mrs. Mellich and Miss Bertha Blaylock who makes her home with Mr. and Mrs. Mellich, were hurried from their beds without an instant’s warning. They were badly bruised but not killed. They were able to reach their nearest neighbor, T. H. Hoopaw, where Mrs. Mellich is now under the doctor’s care. Mrs. Mellich has been a semi-invalid for years and we are afraid the shock and her injuries may prove fatal. Mr. Mellich is well insured. Mr. George Knight’s house was struck by lightning at the same time Mr. Mellich’s house was destroyed. Mr. Knight was killed and his house burned. His two sons who were with him at the time, were not injured. Mr. Knight was a veteran of the Civil War. It is not known whether he was struck by lightning or not. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Meyer, a long desired son, on the 28th of February. Mrs. Meyer is a sister of Mrs. Mellick and it is feared that the news of her sister’s terrible trouble will be injurious to her in her weak condition. Word has come to us (Mounds) of the death of Dr. Laurence of Beech Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Peterson are there attending the funeral. DEATH OF J. T. HADFIELD The remains of J. T. Hadfield of East St. Louis were brought to Mounds Sunday for interment. Mr. Hadfield was held in high esteem in East St. Louis. He was born in London, England, and was for many years engaged in a prosperous business in New York City. He came west to St. Louis in 1897 and followed his profession there. The surviving members of his family are his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Hadfield of East St. Louis; C. B. and L. Hadfield of Cairo; and Maude, Blanche, and Ray Hadfield of East. St. Louis. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 11 Mar 1909: FUNERAL NOTICE Bourgois—Frank Burgois, beloved father of Mrs. E. Thalmeuler, aged 89 years, died early this, Thursday, morning at the residence, 508 Commercial Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted at residence by Rev. Charles H. Armstrong of the Lutheran Church at 8 o’clock this evening. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery at Paducah, Ky. Cortege leaves Central passenger station at 6 a.m. Friday, March 12. Marion Pierce died March 6, 1909, at the home of his mother after a short illness caused by neuralgia. He was 23 years, 20 days old. He was born in this county Feb. 14, 1886. On June 3rd, 1907, he was married to Miss Daisy Wilson, daughter of Isaac Wilson. To them was born one child, who with its mother survive the deceased. (Delta) WILLIAM WEBER ESTATE SETTLED Disappearance of Son Held Up Adjustment for Seven Years William Weber, for many years a merchant of Cairo, died about seven years ago and the settlement of his estate has since been pending. The final adjustment was reached today by disposal in the circuit court of the partition case of August W. Schindler by his next friend vs. Magdalena Weber et al. By order of the court, a sum of $1,000 yearly will be paid to Gertrude and Gustave O. Weber, grandchildren of William Weber, the children of his son, Daniel Weber, after being divorced from his wife, has been the cause of the long drag of the case in the court, while efforts were made to locate the missing heir. It was finally learned that Daniel Weber had been a seaman on the streamer Georgia on the Great Lakes and an affidavit of the captain and seamen indicated that he had died in the government hospital at Fort Stanton, N. M. Following this clue it was learned that Daniel Weber died in April 1907. This cleared up the right of his children to his portion of the estate of his father, William Weber. The partition suit, which was disposed of today, was filed on March 14, 1904. (Daniel Weber died 5 Apr 1907, and was buried in Fort Stanton Merchant Marine & Military Cemetery in Lincoln Co., N.M.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 12 Mar 1909: E. A. Eubanks, a lineman for the Western Union Telegraph Company, died of pneumonia Wednesday and remains were shipped Thursday to Percy, Ill., for burial. He resided at Twenty-second and Walnut streets and leaves a widow and two sons and two daughters. Mrs. T. J. Bain and son Foree returned yesterday from Columbus, Ind., where they accompanied the remains of Donald Bain. Mr. Bain will remain to visit relatives for a few days. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon. Roy Bain reached there from Little Rock in time to attend. SUDDEN DEATH OF YOUNG CONTRACTOR Samuel W. James, aged 32, died at 11 o’clock Thursday night, at the home of his brother, Elisha James, No. 746 Thirty-fourth Street, after an illness of three weeks. The deceased was a contractor and builder. He was unmarried and leaves, beside the brother named, his father, James W. James; another brother, Archie James; and two sisters, Mrs. Adeline Flegle of Arlington, Ky., and Mrs. Fannie Stevens of Covington, Ky. The remains were taken to Arlington at noon today and the funeral will be held there. A large number of friends were at the train and a number went to Arlington to attend the funeral. BABY BERBLING DEAD. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berbling of Twenty-seventh Street, died early this morning. The child was six months of age. The remains will be taken to Wickliffe, Ky., for interment. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 13 Mar 1909: DR. J. C. SULLIVAN DIED IN ST. LOUIS Was Member of State Board of Health—Leading Physician of Cairo Many Years The remains of the late Dr. J. C. Sullivan are expected to arrive this evening from St. Louis, but so far arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. Dr. Sullivan died Friday afternoon at Alexian Brothers’ Hospital in St. Louis, where he had been a patient during more than a year past. When overtaken by ill health, he was the oldest practicing physician in the city, both in point of residence and practice in Cairo; he was the last of the Cairo doctors who stayed here with the yellow fever during the summer and fall of 1878. The deceased was 74 years of age, a native of Zanesville, Ohio, and a graduate of the St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons. He located in Cairo in 1873. He soon established a large practice and accumulated some property. For some years he was a member of the State Board of Health, during which period he gained a wide reputation. The surviving of his family are Mrs. Sullivan and one son, Dr. Albert Sullivan of East St. Louis. His mother and two sisters are living. The remains will be taken to the family residence on Twentieth Street. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 15 Mar 1909: CARD OF THANKS We desire to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to those kind friends and neighbors for aid, any sympathy extended to us during the last illness and death of our beloved father, the late Frank Bourgeois. Mr. and Mrs. E. Thalmueller and Family DIED IN FUTURE CITY Richard Fowern, aged eighteen, died today at 12:30 of pneumonia at his home in Future City after an illness of only five days, having taken sick last Thursday. He was an employee of the Chicago Mill and a member of the M. B. A. Lodge. He resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Fowern, and three sisters, Edith, Alma and Ada. The funeral will take place next Wednesday, the interment being made near Wetaug. (His correct name was Richard M. Sowers.—Darrel Dexter) DIED AT ANNA A message to County Clerk Jesse E. Miller Saturday morning states that Anna K. Ricks of this city, a patient at the state hospital, is dead. (According to her death certificate, Anna K. Ricks, 67, died 13 Mar 1909, at in insane hospital in Anna, Union Co., Ill. The 1900 census of First Street, Ward 6, Cairo, Ill., records the following family: Budge Holston born October 1867 in Illinois, riverman; Mary Holston, wife, born May 1863 in Illinois; Anna Ricks, mother, born January 1840 in North Carolina, mother of 15 children, 12 living, launderer; James Ricks, born December 1875, in Illinois, laborer. Virgil Holstein married Marian Ricks on 14 Oct 1886, in Alexander Co., Ill. The 1880 census of Cairo, Ill., records the following family: Gideon Ricks, 48, born in Alabama, laborer, Annie Ricks, wife, 42, born in North Carolina, Maria Ricks, 17, daughter, born in Illinois, Richmond Ricks, 9, son, born in Illinois; Gideon Ricks, 8, son, born in Illinois; and James Ricks, 5, son, born in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL OF DOCTOR SULLIVAN HELD TODAY St. Joseph’s Church Filled with Those Desiring to Pay Last Respects to Old Citizen The funeral of the late Dr. J. C. Sullivan was held this morning. St. Joseph’s Church was crowded by those old friends and acquaintances of the deceased, who desired to pay their last tribute to a worthy man and a good citizen. Many persons accompanied the cortege to the special train, which left the foot of Fourteenth Street at 10 o’clock for Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge. Rev. J. J. Gillen, pastor of St. Joseph’s, conducted the services at the church. The members of the medical profession, including nearly every physician and surgeon in the city attended the funeral in a body, acting as honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were old friends and associates of the deceased as follows: Conrad Alba, H. W. Schuh, B. McManus, Sr., J. C. Crowley, Patrick Greaney, P. Mahoney, D. E. Kelley, D. Bary, P. J. Purcell, Louis Zanone, James Galligan, B. McManus, Jr., Otto Schuh, C. O. Patier, Louis Frank, George Shaw, John Sander, P. B. Duggan. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 16 Mar 1909: Lillian, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bard, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lackey in this city Sunday night of pneumonia, age 1 year, 9 months. The remains were taken to Bardwell, Ky., for interment yesterday. (Mounds) Mrs. Ed Westerman received the sad news of the death of Mr. Westerman’s mother at Germantown. (Mound City) MOUNDS LAD WAS DROWNED IN CACHE Skiff Riding While Waiting to Meet His Father When Engineer A. C. Burr, who runs on the Illinois Central between Mounds and Fulton, pulled into Mounds Monday evening, he found that his 14 -year-old boy, Willis, had drowned. The lad had gone down to the lower end of the yard to wait for his father. As his father was not due until about 5 o’clock, he spent the time skiff riding on the back water there with a telegraph lineman named Dodds. The skiff was overturned and both were thrown into the water. Dodds attempted to rescue the lad, but was unable to do so. The body was recovered about 8 o’clock last evening, several hours after the accident happened. The funeral will be held Thursday and the remains will be buried in the Thistlewood Cemetery. REMAINS OF RICHARD SOWERS BURIED TODAY The funeral of the late Richard M. Sowers was held this afternoon from the family residence in Future City under auspices of the local lodge of M. B. A. The remains were conveyed to the Illinois Central train leaving at 2:35 and taken to Wetaug, the former home of the family for interment. An escort from the local lodge accompanied the funeral party to Wetaug. Word was received Monday night announcing the serious illness of Charles Kennedy of New Orleans, who was stricken with paralysis Monday. His mother, Mrs. Margaret Kennedy, and sister, Miss Maude, left for that city last night. Daniel Sullivan of Decatur, Ill., was circulating among his old friends in Cairo today. He came down to attend the funeral of the late Dr. Sullivan Monday afternoon. Mr. Sullivan was a Cairo boy and formerly a member of the police force, being then familiarly known as “Long Dan.” Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 17 Mar 1909: W. V. Allen was called to Salem, Ill., on account of the serious illness of his mother. (Ullin) Jerome Coleman has been to the bedside of his brother in Dongola the past week who is dangerously ill with pneumonia. (Ullin) Mrs. Charles Mowery died at her home in Perks last Thursday and the remains were laid to rest in the Wetaug cemetery Friday. Mrs. Mowery formerly lived in Ullin and was a sister of Mrs. John Sydenstricker. (Charles Mowery married Elenora Casper on 17 Aug 1890, in Pulaski Co., Ill. John B. Sydenstricker, 23, born in Clay Co., Mo., son of James H. Sydenstricker and Mary H. Kelley, married on 7 Jul 1895, at Mrs. Anna Casper’s in Union Co., Ill., Laura Casper, 17, born in Union Co., Ill., daughter of Moses Casper and Anna Hoffner.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 18 Mar 1909: Rev. A. S. Buchanan returned today from Fowler, Ind., to which place he was called to conduct the funeral services of a former parishioner. BROTHER TOOK BODY TO CINCINNATI The remains of Robert Mazold, who died at St. Mary’s Infirmary yesterday for injuries received Sunday night in the Big Four Railroad yards, were shipped yesterday afternoon to Cincinnati for interment. Michael Daum, a brother of the deceased, who came here in response to a message informing him of the accident, took charge of the remains. WOMAN PROBABLY FATALLY STABBED Missouri Overby, a negro woman living at 222 Twenty-fifth Street, was stabbed over the heart shortly after 1 o’clock this afternoon by Charles Turner, a negro living with his mother on a farm north of Mounds. The affair occurred at the woman’s home and the man used a dirk knife. What led to the cutting could not be learned. Turner immediately skipped out. The woman was bleeding internally this afternoon and the extent of her injuries could not be definitely ascertained. Sheriff Davis at once took steps to apprehend the negro. Turner is a freight brakeman on the I. C. running between Mounds and Memphis. The cause of the trouble is said to have been concerning a small sum of money the woman claimed was due her, or she asked Turner to give her. The injured woman was removed to the hospital later this afternoon for treatment. The police were not informed of the affair until nearly three hours after it had occurred, giving Turner ample opportunity to evade them. Both Chief Egan and Sheriff Davis have thrown out a dragnet, sending the man’s description in all directions. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 19 Mar 1909: YOUNG MAN DIED FROM BROKEN LEG Saved Woman from Runaway Horse at Charleston Last Sunday Paschal Baxter of Charleston, Mo., died at St. Mary’s Infirmary in this city at 4 o’clock this morning from blood poisoning resulting from a broken leg. Last Sunday morning Paschal stopped a runaway horse on the street in Charleston, saving a woman who was driving from serious injury. At request of the woman, Paschal started to drive the horse to a livery barn while she continued on her way afoot. The horse became unmanageable, overturning the buggy and dragged the driver under the wreck. Mr. Paschal was badly bruised and sustained a compound fracture of a leg. On Wednesday last he was brought to Cairo for treatment, but it was then too late to save his life. Mr. Paschal was 28 years of age and leaves a wife and one child. The remains were prepared for burial by Burke & Blaine and shipped this afternoon to Bardwell, Ky., for interment. Mr. Paschal is a relative of J. W. Turk, a prominent businessman of Carlyle County. (The 1931 application of Lucy Babb, 405 Heggie St., Charleston, Mo., for a military headstone states that Paschal G. Baxter enlisted on 13 Dec 1901 as a corporal in Co. F, 2nd U. S. Infantry, died 9 Mar 1909, and was buried at Bardwell, Ky.—Darrel Dexter) Dr. Sullivan, a brother of Mrs. Ad Huhner, was buried here (Villa Ridge) Monday. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 20 Mar 1909: MRS. WINIFRED BAIN DEAD AT VIENNA Mother of Mrs. Walter Warder Passed Away at the Age of Eighty-five Years A message was received in Cairo Friday afternoon announcing the death of Mrs. Winifred Bain of Vienna after an illness of only two weeks at the ripe age of eighty-five years. Mrs. Bain was the mother of Mrs. Walter Warder of this city, Mrs. O. A. Harker of Champaign, Mrs. Fanny Jackson and Messrs. Will and John Bain of Vienna, all of whom are well known and prominent people in the state. (John Bain married Winey Hales on 2 Sep 1841, in Johnson Co., Ill. Her marker in Casey Springs Cemetery at Vienna, Johnson Co., Ill., reads: John Bain Jan. 11, 1817 Dec. 28, 1886 His life was a triumph of virtue. His death a triumph of faith. Winnie Harrell Bain His Wife Sep. 29, 1824 Mar. 19, 1909 A woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.—Darrel Dexter) BLOODY MYSTERY ON CACHE BRIDGE Farmers arriving in Cairo this morning from Pulaski County reported pools of blood and evidence of a desperate struggle on Cache Bridge, connecting the Sycamore Street road with the government road. There are many surmises of what may have happened. Among these were visions of a foul murder and the victim’s body tossed over the railing of the bridge in the turbulent muddy tide to find its way into the Ohio River a mile or so downstream or to furnish food for the slippery slimy eels. There were also more practical and probable guesses wherein no human was interested. At the Halfway House, a short distance this side of the bridge, no credence was given the story and the probability of a person being slain was declared improbable as “There was nobody on the road last night to get into trouble,” according to the barkeeper at the roadhouse. Mrs. Quinn of Jackson, Tenn., who was here (Mounds) to attend the funeral of Willis Burr, returned to her home yesterday. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 22 Mar 1909: DIED SATURDAY EVENING Little May Ivy, 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arch Ivy of Thirty-second and Sycamore streets, died at 6:30 Saturday evening of inflammation of the brain, after three weeks’ illness. The remains were buried at Mounds Sunday. JOHN REYNOLDS DIED LAST NIGHT John Reynolds died at his home near the Halliday brickyard on the Mississippi levee, south of Twenty-first Street, last night after a brief illness. The deceased was a teamster and had been a familiar figure on the streets of Cairo for many years. He was well advanced in years. Two grown sons of the deceased reside in this city. DIED AT VIENNA BURIED AT RIDGE The remains of R. Rosenberg of Vienna, Ill., were brought to Cairo at noon via the Big Four and were taken on special train via Illinois Central to Villa Ridge for interment this afternoon. The deceased was well known in Cairo and was a member of the I. O. O. F. A delegation of the local lodges took charge of the remains here and conducted the funeral services at Villa Ridge. (This is probably a reference to Jacob Rosenberg whose marker in Cairo City Cemetery states he was born in 1851 and died in 1909. The 1900 census of Vienna, Johnson Co., Ill., records the following family: Jacob Rosenberg, born July 1853 in Russia, dry goods merchant, married 14 years; Jennie Rosenberg, wife, born May 1860 in Germany; David Rosenberg, son, born September 1886 in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 23 Mar 1909: Mrs. E. T. Hodges of Eleventh Street received word today of the death of her mother, Mrs. J. A. Bowers, at Sedalia, Mo. Mr. Hodges, who is a machinist operator at the Citizen office, and his wife and boy left this afternoon for Sedalia to attend the funeral. MRS. KATSINGER DIED THIS MORNING Passed Away at St. Mary’s Infirmary after Long Illness Mrs. Hannah Katsinger, aged 49 years, died at 5:30 this morning at St. Mary’s Infirmary, after an illness of several months. She was taken to the Infirmary last Thursday. Mrs. Katsinger was the wife of Austin Katsinger, foreman at the Chicago Mill. The deceased had lived in Cairo fourteen years. She leaves a son, Charles, living in Chicago; a daughter, Mrs. Hannah Selbritz, living in Cairo; and two other children, Maggie and Herman Katsinger, who made their home with their parents at 313 Thirty-fourth Street. Funeral services will be held tomorrow conducted by Rev. Charles H. Armstrong, pastor of the Lutheran Church, and the remains will be taken to Chicago for burial. Burke & Blaine have charge of the remains. The hour of the funeral may be seen from formal notice published elsewhere. (The 1900 census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., gives her husband’s name as Anton Katzinger, born in June 1855 in Austria, who arrived in America in 1869 and was a naturalized citizen. The record states that Hanna was born in August 1859 in New York and that her parents were natives of Germany. Her marker in Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park, Cook Co., Ill., reads: Mother Johannah Katzinger Aug. 3, 1859 Mar. 23, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL NOTICE. Died.—Mrs. Hannah Katzsinger, March 23, 1909, age 49 years. Services will be held at the Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. Charles H. Armstrong on Wednesday, March 24 at 5 p.m. Remains will be taken to Chicago on No. 8, leaving Cairo at 7:15 p.m. via the Illinois Central. Cortege will leave family residence, 313 Thirty-fourth Street at 4:15 p.m. for the church. Friends of family invited to attend. Mr. A. J. Lingle received the sad news of his mother’s death at Mill Creek Monday morning and he and Mrs. Lingle departed at once for that place. They have the sincere sympathy of their many friends and neighbors at this place (Tamms) in their bereavement. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 25 Mar 1909: Herman David received word Sunday that his uncle, Mr. Martz David of Cape Girardeau, had been killed Saturday night by a street car. Mr. David and family attended the funeral Monday. (Thebes) Mr. Christian, who had been sick so long, passed away Thursday afternoon last. Burial services were conducted Saturday, interment at home cemetery. (Thebes) KILLED BY TRAIN ILLINOIS CENTRAL Lester McCabel, aged about eleven or twelve years, was struck by Illinois Central passenger train No. 1 Tuesday afternoon between Elkville and Hallidaysboro, and instantly killed. He was walking on the track and stepped in front of the fast train. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 26 Mar 1909: WELL KNOWN COLORED WOMAN DIED LAST NIGHT Cynthia Graves, a well-known colored woman, died at her home on West Twelfth Street last night. She had long been a resident of Cairo and made a business of hair dressing, attending her patrons at their homes. She was past middle age and had married twice, her first husband having been James Wheeler, a formerly respected colored citizen. She had no children. (James Wheeler married Cynthia Burton on 25 Feb 1883, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) REMAINS REST IN WALDHEIM CEMETERY The funeral service for the late Mrs. A. Katzinger was held at the Lutheran church on Douglas Street Wednesday evening beginning at 5 o’clock, the pastor, Rev. Charles H. Armstrong, officiating. From the church the remains were taken to the Illinois Central passenger station and were shipped via the evening train to Chicago, leaving at 7:15. The pallbearers were: William Schatz, George Feuchter, Phillip Burkhardt, W. W. Orr, Otto Schuh, and A. C. Nelson. Upon arrival at Chicago the remains were taken to the home of a son of the deceased, Charles Katzinger. The interment was made at Waldheim Cemetery in Chicago this afternoon. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 27 Mar 1909: MOUNDS NEGRO NOT MUCH WANTED MAN Because the negro arrested at Mounds on suspicion of being the murderer of Charles Speikert could not be identified as the negro who cashed Speikert’s pay check at Daggett’s store at Cache, he was released. The negro was arrested on the testimony of his wife that he had a sum of money last December shortly after Speikert was killed, after an absence of several days. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 29 Mar 1909: Paul G. Schuh and Dr. W. C. Clark went to America today to see Mr. A. Wesenberg, whose son was killed in a runaway accident Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Hodges and little son Edmund returned Sunday from Sedalia, Mo., where they were called by the death of Mrs. Hodges’ mother. DRAGGED TO DEATH NEAR AMERICA Fred Wesenberg, a prominent farmer of America, met an awful death Sunday morning while breaking a young horse in harness. He was thrown out of the rig and in falling was caught and dragged by the horse which became frightened and ran away when the accident occurred. The horse belonged to Miss Pearl Lewis, to whom Mr. Wesenberg was engaged to be married. The deceased was about 20 years of age and leaves his parents and three brothers, one of them, Charles Wesenberg, living at America, and the others at Nashville, Tenn., and New York. The Wesenbergs were among the most prominent farmers and land owners in Pulaski County. The funeral will probably occur Wednesday afternoon. YEGG KILLED AT TAMMS SUNDAY Dr. E. J. Duncan Shot to Death Man Skulking around His Home. Dr. E. J. Duncan of Tamms shot and killed a man early Sunday morning who was skulking around his house. Two other men that were with the man who was killed made their escape. The coroner’s jury exonerated Dr. Duncan of blame in the matter. Returning home shortly after 2 o’clock from a professional call, Dr. Duncan saw men skulking around his place. He watched them in the shadow for a few minutes and then slipping into the house to get his gun, returned and resumed his watch. Soon one of the men approached the doctor, but apparently did not see him, as he was in the shadow. The doctor told the fellow to halt and because he reached for his gun instead, the doctor began firing as fast as he could. He fired four shots and the man fell. He had gotten his gun out however, but had not shot. He was shot through the heart. An examination of his person made by Deputy Coroner Hal Sullivan revealed on the dead man’s person beside the revolver, a black mask, a small piece of cheese cloth, a bunch of skeleton keys and some soap. A bottle of beer was also found on his person and a letter bearing the name Miss Essie Elvis, Collinsville, Ill. Parties at Tamms thought that he was Will Davis of Marion, Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 30 Mar 1909: DIED FROM ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF GUN Alto Pass, Ill., March 30.—Dana Hunsaker, a member of one of the oldest families in Union County, who was shot though the arm last Saturday by the accidental discharge of a revolver which dropped from the seat to the bed of the wagon in which he was driving, died last night from shock following the amputation of the arm. Mr. Hunsacker was the youngest son of Montgomery Hunsaker of near this city, about thirty-five years old and single. (Montgomery Hunsaker married Emma R, Wood on 25 Jun 1863, in Jackson Co., Ill. A marker in Jonesboro Cemetery reads: Montgomery Hunsaker 1827-1910 Emily R Hunsaker Wife 1842-1908 Dana G. Hunsaker 1882-1909 Mortimer L. Hunsaker 1865-1966.—Darrel Dexter)
Rev. Charles H. Armstrong will conduct the funeral services over the remains of Fred Wesenberg tomorrow, returning in time to conduct his usual Wednesday evening service. U. S. A. Gadbois, the building contractor, was called to Alva, Okla., Monday by the death of his mother, an old resident of Cairo and of Pulaski County. (Peter Gadbois married Leocodia Paye on 31 Dec 1855, in Kankakee Co., Ill. The 1909 probate file of Leocadie Gadbois in Woods Co., Okla., lists the following heirs: U. S. A. Gadbois, 47, of Cairo, Ill.; Euphrosine Reiman, 44, of Murphysboro, Ill.; and W. L. Gadbois, 42, of Villa Ridge, Ill. A marker in Alva Municipal Cemetery in Alva, Woods Co., Okla., reads: Leocadie Paye Gadbois Born Apr. 30, 1839 Died Mar. 27, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) REPORT OF MAN DROWNED DENIED According to official advices from the officer of the Singer Manufacturing Company, the report published several days since to the effect that an employee of the company, Will Lolless, had been drowned off the derrick boat down the river, was untrue. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 1 Apr 1909: CANNOT FIND THE HOARD OF GOLD Three Thousand Dollars Buried by Mrs. Christian at Thebes Still Undiscovered. Search has failed to reveal the $3,000 in gold that the late Mrs. Maletna Christian, widow of Jacob Christian, left buried on her farm near Thebes. Some express the doubt that she had any such sum, but the fact that she told Henry Rolwing that it was hidden in the wash house on the place and the further fact that she told her brother, James Miller, that she had this sum buried leads many to believe that it must be true. Mrs. Christian died on March 18th last. Just two weeks before her death she made a will, which was filed for probate by the executor, C. A. Marchildon, Tuesday. Henry Rolwing and James Miller, now of Arcola, were in town that day. The will leaves $1,000 to William Fink of Cincinnati, a nephew of her husband, $250 to pay her funeral expenses and provide a monument and $250 to Henry Rolwing for what he had done for her during her life. No disposition is made of the balance and it will go to the heirs under the law. These heirs are her only brother, James Miller, and the five children of C. M. Buster and the one child of Jeff Miller, all grandchildren. The property outside of this hoard of gold consists of a farm of 300 to 400 acres worth $5,000 to $6,000 and a small personal estate. Henry Rolwing has been unable to locate the gold since Mrs. Christian’s death. (Jacob Christian married Matilda Miller on 19 May 1867, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) “A. H. Davis, the former Marion citizen who now lives in Cairo, was in Marion over Monday night while on his way home from Crab Orchard, where he had been on account of the illness of his uncle, John Davis, who passed away on Monday afternoon at his home there.”—Marion Post (John H. Davis married Susan Catherine Davis on 21 Jul 1859, in Williamson Co., Ill. John H. Davis married Sarah F. Bundy on 3 Jan 1889, in Williamson Co., Ill. His marker in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Crab Orchard, Williamson Co., Ill., reads: John H. Davis Co. C 31st Reg. Ill. Vol. Born Jan. 24, 1837 Died Mar. 29, 1909 A friend to his country and a believer in Christ. Sarah F. Davis The Wife Born July 14, 1847 Died Apr. 9, 1936.—Darrel Dexter) Mrs. C. L. Keaton and Flint Bondurant arrived from Chicago, Lonnie Bondurant from Memphis and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bransford from Union City this morning, called by the serious illness of their sister, Mrs. H. N. Henckell, who remains critically ill at St. Mary’s Infirmary. (Clarence L. Keaton married Levia Bondurant on 27 Dec 1899, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Patrick McNeile, aged 83 years, a well-known citizen of this city (Mound City), passed away at his home on High Street at 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Although Mr. McNeile has not been in the best of health for some weeks past, the death came as a shock to his many friends and acquaintances who all unite in extending their sympathy to the family of the deceased in their hour of bereavement. He is survived by his wife and ten children. The funeral will be held from the Catholic church Friday morning at 8:30 o’clock, interment at the Catholic cemetery in Mounds. (His marker in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery reads: Father Patrick McNeil 1826-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Mrs. Edna Williams of Mt. Vernon died Monday morning at 6:20 o’clock after a serious illness of several weeks. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly of Ullin and had many friends here (Ullin) who grieve to learn of her death. Mrs. Cheek attended the funeral of Mrs. Edna Williams at Mt. Vernon, Wednesday. (Ullin) Mrs. Frank Thurston, who lived on the Edson place west of Villa Ridge, died of pneumonia Friday, March 26, and was buried at Makanda Sunday. Mrs. Thurston is survived by her husband and one little child two weeks old. She was a sister of Mrs. Clovis E. Farrel of Mounds. (Frank Thurston married Mary E. Steers on 1 Oct 1890, in Pulaski Co., Ill. This is probably an earlier marriage for Frank Thurston. Clovis Eastwood Ferrill married Laura McGuire on 12 Mar 1895, in Jackson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Fred Weisenberg of America was killed Sunday morning while breaking a colt, which was hitched to a sulky from which Mr. Weisenberg was thrown. The horse became frightened and ran away, dragging Mr. Weisenberg a great distance, kicking and bruising him terribly. The horse belonged to Miss Pearl Lewis to whom Mr. Weisenberg was engaged to be married. He was about thirty years old and a son of Mr. Charles Weisenberg. The family is one of the oldest and most extensive land owners and farmers in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Weisenberg and three sons survive. The funeral occurred at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning at the house and was conducted by Rev. Charles Armstrong of Cairo. Interment was made in the Beech Grove Cemetery. (Villa Ridge) (His marker in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads: Fritz Wesenberg Born Feb. 14, 1873 Died Mar. 28, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Frederick Wesenberg of America was killed Sunday morning by being thrown from a cart in which he was driving a wild horse. In falling, his foot (caught) in the slats and he was dragged to death. The horse ran some two miles dragging the body. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday, interment in Beech Grove Cemetery. (Villa Ridge) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 2 Apr 1909: DEATH OF DAUGHTER OF FORMER CAIROITE The St. Louis Globe-Democrat of Thursday contained death notice: “Hely—On Wednesday, March 31, at 2:15 a.m., Fannie Hely, beloved daughter of Mrs. Fannie Hely and sister of Power, Edward, Clara, Bertha and Madame M. Hely, religeuse of the Sacred Heart. The funeral will take place from the family residence, 5087 Maple Avenue, on Friday, April 2, 8:30 a.m. to St. Mark’s Church. Page and Academy avenues. Funeral private.” The deceased was a daughter of the late John P. Hely, formerly a well-known and highly esteemed citizen of Cairo. Mr. Hely was a civil engineer and also served as assessor and treasurer for this county. (Frances P. Hely, 45, was buried 2 Apr 1909, in section 12, lot 1667 in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo.—Darrel Dexter) Frederick Wesenberg of America was killed Sunday morning by being thrown from a cart in which he was driving a wild horse. In falling, his foot (caught) in the slats and he was dragged to death. The horse ran some two miles dragging the body. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday, interment in Beech Grove Cemetery. (Villa Ridge) FUNERAL NOTICE. Whitcamp—Mrs. Margaret Whitcamp died Friday forenoon, April 2, 1909, aged 58 years. Funeral services will be held at family residence, 222 Sixteenth Street, conducted by Rev. Charles H. Armstrong, pastor of the Lutheran Church at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, April 4. Special train from foot of Fourteenth Street for Villa Ridge at 2:45 p.m. Friends of deceased and family invited. MRS. FRED WHITCAMP DIED THIS MORNING Mrs. Fred Whitcamp died about 10:30 o’clock this forenoon at her home, 222 Sixteenth Street. She was the widow of the late Fred Whitcamp, formerly a well-known butcher and cattle buyer in Cairo. Mrs. Whitcamp had not been in good health for some time and was about 55 years of age and was an old resident of Cairo, her father, A. Greitcher, having been one of the leading tailors here in the early days. Two sons, Fred and Andrew, and three married daughters survive her. Arrangements for the funeral had not been perfected this afternoon. (Frederick Whitcamp married Lizzie Krutzer on 15 Oct 1872, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) ILLINOIS CENTRAL TRAIN IN WRECK Passenger Train No. 3 Side Swiped Freight at Carbondale this Morning FIREMAN CHARLES HAMILTON KILLED Four Cars of Merchandise Reduced to Kindling Wood and Engine of Passenger Train Badly Damaged Illinois Central passenger train No. 3, the fast Pullman train from Chicago, was wrecked at 2 o’clock this morning just as it was approaching the station at Carbondale. The engine was overturned and Fireman Charles Hamilton was killed. The cause of the wreck was a collision with a freight train, which was just pulling out for St. Louis. The passenger side-swiped the freight, several cars back from the engine, and four cars of merchandise were reduced to kindling wood and two others were damaged. The cars wrecked were loaded with tin plate cartridges, sewer pipe and merchandise. The sleepers did not leave the rails, but the jar of the wreck wakened most of the passengers. The baggage, express and combination cars of the passenger train were derailed. North of Carbondale No. 3 is exclusively a Pullman train. Another train, which leaves Chicago an hour earlier than No. 3 carries the coaches. At Carbondale the Pullman train catches up with the coach train and they unite there. The Pullman train was entering Carbondale, had passed the interlocking plant, and had gotten down to about where the ice plant is located when the accident occurred. A freight train was pulling out for St. Louis and was crossing over when No. 3 struck it. The freight engine and ten cars had crossed over when the collision occurred. The passenger engine No. 1023, was thrown clear over the north bound main and was a complete wreck. Engineer Hafeli escaped with only slight bruises. How he got out without a serious injury is a marvel. The express car was the only one that was seriously damaged. The train was delayed about an hour and a half by the wreck. Just where it happened there are so many tracks that traffic was kept open by going round the wreck without serious inconvenience. It was a costly wreck, however, to the railroad, in the amount of property destroyed. George B. Wearen, W. H. Wood and W. A. McKnight, who were returning from Chicago, were in one of the sleepers and were awakened by the jar. They got home about 6 o’clock this morning. The dead fireman lived at Centralia, where he is said to have a wife and three children.
Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 3 Apr 1909: CONDUCTED FUNERAL AT VILLA RIDGE Rev. Armstrong of the Lutheran Church was called to Villa Ridge this afternoon to conduct the funeral services for the late Henry Schulz who conducted the Hendricks farm on the Meridian Road. Mr. Schulz was found dead in his buggy while returning from a trip to Villa Ridge on Thursday. Dr. Whiteaker reports the birth of a boy baby to the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Webb on March 25th; the birth of a fine girl baby to Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Thurston March 27; a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Priest Thomas March 30; a boy (still born) to Mr. and Mrs. John Pate April 1, 1909. (Pulaski) FUNERAL NOTICE. Whitcamp—Mrs. Margaret Whitcamp died Friday forenoon, April 2, 1909, aged 58 years. Funeral services will be held at family residence, 222 Sixteenth Street, conducted by Rev. Charles H. Armstrong, pastor of the Lutheran Church, at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, April 4. Special train from foot of Fourteenth Street for Villa Ridge at 2:45 p.m. Friends of deceased and family invited. Henry Schulz, who resides in the Hendricks farm about two miles north of this city, was found dead in his buggy yesterday while returning home from Villa, Ridge, where he had been to receive treatment. He is survived by his wife and three children. The deceased carried $250 life insurance. The remains were shipped to Evansville, Ind., today for interment. (Mound City) BLAUVELT CRITICALLY ILL FROM PARALYSIS W. C. Blauvelt, formerly connected with Cairo’s lumber industry with William Preetorius, is reported to be critically ill at his home in Atlanta, Ga., having suffered a second paralytic stroke on Tuesday last. Mrs. Blauvelt was formerly a highly esteemed teacher in the primary department of the Cairo public school. (The Atlanta Constitution of 14 Apr 1909, stated that W. C. Blauvelt was buried in Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, Fulton Co., Ga.—Darrel Dexter) FIREMAN KILLED ON HIS BIRTHDAY Sad Fate Overtook John W. Hamilton at Carbondale The Carbondale Free Press, in its account of the wreck of the Illinois Central in which Fireman John W. Hamilton was killed, says of the dead man: Fireman Hamilton was on the underside of the engine when she went over and probably was killed instantly. He was more or less scalded. Engineer Harell and the others of the No. 3 crew were only slightly injured. Fireman Hamilton met his death on his twenty-fourth birthday. He was born at Nashville, this state, but had lived in Centralia most of his life. He leaves a widow and two small children, besides his parents, two brothers and five sisters. The father, Martin Hamilton, and one brother were here from Centralia this morning, returning with the remains on No. 2 this afternoon. Messrs. C. A. Tweedy and L. W. Wooley of the Centralia lodge of the B. of L. F. were here also, deceased being a member of that lodge. The dead fireman had been with the railway company for about two years. He was on the “extra gang,” his fatal trip of the last night being an extra run. (John Wesley Hamilton, son of Martin Hamilton and Martha E. Pitman, married on 22 Nov 1905, in Marion Co., Ill., Martha Ella Johnson, daughter of Perry Johnson and Allie Moman. Their two children were Vera Floris Hamilton, born in 1906, and Lorene Hamilton, born in 1907. His marker in Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia, Ill., reads: John W. Hamilton April 2, 1884 April 2, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 5 Apr 1909: Word was received here (Mound City) Saturday of the death of Mrs. Jefferson Brown, who died at her home near Olmsted last week Wednesday. Mrs. Brown is the wife of one of Pulaski County’s most progressive farmers. Frank Darnell, who about a year ago purchased one thousand acres of land near Wetaug, shot and killed himself at his home in Hillsboro, Ohio, the past week. Mr. Darnell always made his headquarters in this city (Mound City) and had a number of friends here who will be surprised to hear this sad news.
MATT DAVIDGE ENDS HIS LIFE Took Carbolic Acid at Ullin at Noon and Died from Its Effects. ACT FOLLOWED VISIT TO CAIRO Sunday Young Man Came Here to Visit His Relatives—Left No Explanation Matt Davidge, brother of J. M. and Walter Davidge of Cairo, ended his own life at Ullin today by taking carbolic acid. The deed was committed in the Newell Hotel, where the young man boarded. He went to his room at 10 o’clock complaining that he had a pain in his side and that he wanted to rest. He left a call for 11 o’clock. When that hour arrived, the little daughter of the proprietor went to his room, but could not arouse him. When others went to see what was the matter, they found Davidge dying. An ounce bottle bearing the label carbolic acid, which had been drained, told the story. It had been secured from the Ullin drug store only a short time before. A message unsigned was left addressed to W. W. Miller, bookkeeper at the Defiance Box Company plant. It stated that an express package would be on No. 6 today and that Miller could have it if he would pay the charges. That was all. No other word was left telling why he committed the rash deed. Davidge was in Cairo Sunday and returned to Ullin on No. 8 last evening. It is stated that he had been drinking. The young man was about 28 or 29 years of age and had been at Ullin about a year. He ran a veneer machine. Deputy Coroner P. W. Thompson held an inquest and found that Davidge came to his death by his own hand. EXPECT TO MAKE PROMPT SETTLEMENT The Modern Woodmen lost another member, Harry Reese, who was insured for $1,000 and the members expect to get his insurance for his family in the same time that they paid the insurance on Prof. Snyder, 18 days. FORMER CAIROITE DIED IN ALABAMA Message received Sunday brought information of the death of Maj. Charles J. Campbell at his home in Montgomery, Ala. Major Campbell was for some years after the war employed by Halliday Brothers in Cairo and vicinity and is well remembered by the old timers. During the Civil War, he was an officer in the Confederate Army. A sister of the deceased, Miss Maria Campbell, resided in Cairo. The late Mrs. S. Y. Perce was another sister. (According to his death certificate, Charles J. Campbell, 73, died 4 Apr 1909, in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Ala., the son of Charles J. and Meachos Campbell. His marker in Oakwood Cemetery in Montgomery reads: Charles J. Campbell Co. A 4 Tenn. Regt. Inf. Confederate States Army Sept. 27, 1836 Apr. 4, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Mrs. H. N. Henckell underwent an operation at St. Mary’s Infirmary Sunday night and is very weak today. Her life is hanging by a mere thread, but there is no hope of her ultimate recovery. REMAINS TAKEN TO KENTUCKY The remains of the late Mrs. Nannie Newman were shipped to Kevil, Ky., from Feith’s undertaking establishment this morning for interment. Mrs. Newman died at her home, 210 Seventeenth Street, Sunday. The deceased was 61 years of age and is survived by her son, Ira Newman, a railroad man, with whom she lived. (Nancy Norfleet Luckett married about 1883 Jacob Posey Newman. Her marker in Bethel Christian Church Cemetery in Bardwell Co., Ky., reads: J. P. Newman Mar. 22, 1838 Nov. 2, 1901 Nannie N. Newman Nov. 17, 1847 Apr. 4, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 6 Apr 1909: TORNADO KILLS TWO AT MARION Marion, Ill., April 6.—Two persons were killed and many injured in a tornado which swept this section early today. One hundred houses in Marion were wrecked and the damage is estimated at $200,000. The persons killed resided at Pittsburg, Ill. A heavy rain was failing when the storm struck here. A father and son named Smith were the persons killed at Pittsburg this morning. UNKNOWN PATIENT SERIOUSLY ILL According to official notice from the warden of the state hospital for insane at Anna, received by County Clerk Jesse E. Miller today, an Alexander County patient is seriously ill at that institute. Review of the record of the county court revealed the fact that the woman, named Ethel May Hammond, was sent to the asylum in 1906 and that her identity or antecedent could not at that time be ascertained. Both the state and county authorities would be pleased to learn of any relatives of the unfortunate woman. (According to her death certificate, Ethel May Hammond, 23, died 7 Apr 1909, at the insane hospital in Anna, Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 7 Apr 1909: INFANT CHILD DIES OF BRAIN FEVER Margaret, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Littleton of 309 Twentieth Street, died Tuesday afternoon at 2:35 o’clock of brain fever after an illness dating from last November. She was 19 months of age. Monday afternoon she appeared to be much improved and her parents hoped that there was a chance for her recovery, but she sank into a peaceful slumber, from which she never awakened. Funeral services were held at the residence this afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. A. S. Buchanan, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, and the remains will be taken to Centralia at 5 o’clock tomorrow morning for burial. Henry Luckett, Mr. and Mrs. Will Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Luckett of Woodville, Ky., were in the city Monday having been called here by the death of Mrs. Nannie Newman, who died Sunday afternoon at the home of her son, Ira Newman, at 214 Seventh Street. Mrs. H. N. Henckell is reported to be resting somewhat easier today. DEATH OF MRS. H. F. GOODYEAR Mrs. H. F. Goodyear, an old resident of Cairo, died at San Antonio, Texas, this morning. She leaves one son. She was a sister of Mrs. A. Comings, who leaves this evening for San Antonio to attend the funeral. (Henry F. Goodyear married Harriet Phillips on 17 Sep 1868, in Jackson Co., Ill. According to her death certificate, Harriet H. Goodyear was born in 1857 in New York City, the daughter of Moses Phillips, a native of Vermont, and Nancy Varbuck, a native of New York City, died 6 Apr 1909, in San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, of acute nephritis, and was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in San Antonio. Her marker there reads: Harriet Goodyear Born Nov. 28, 1843 Died Apr. 6, 1909 At Rest.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 8 Apr 1909: CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express to the neighbors and friends our appreciation of their kindness during the illness and at the death of our little daughter, Margaret. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Littleton INFANT CHILD DIES OF BRAIN FEVER Margaret, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Littleton of 309 Twentieth Street, died Tuesday afternoon at 2:35 o’clock of brain fever after an illness dating from last November. She was 19 months of age. Monday afternoon she appeared to be much improved and her parents hoped that there was a chance for her recovery, but she sank into a peaceful slumber from which she never wakened. Funeral services were held at the residence this afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. A. S. Buchanan, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, and the remains will be taken to Centralia at 5 o’clock tomorrow morning for burial. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 9 Apr 1909: TWO WILLS FILED IN CHRISTIAN ESTATE Both Witnessed by Same Persons, but Drawn on Different Dates A situation develops in the matter of the estate of Mrs. Maletnia Christian, deceased, of Thebes, which promises to involve the property in a lawsuit which may be interesting. Two instruments have been filed in the county court and different men have petitioned that each be accepted as the last will and testament of the deceased. One was drawn on February 27, 1909, the other on March 4, 1909. The same person witnessed both wills according to the signatures attached to the instruments. The main point of difference in the two instruments is that one provides for the disposal of real estate and personal property after paying expenses, etc., to Thomas Hazel, nephew of the deceased, and the other instrument does not make this provision. The testator could not sign her name and made her mark in the proper place upon both instruments. On March 29th, James Miller, a brother of the deceased, petitioned the court that the will of March 4th be admitted to probate. On April 7th, C. A. Marchildon, who handled many matters of business for Mrs. Christian during her lifetime, asked that the court accept the will of February 17 for probate. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 10 Apr 1909: WHERE WAS JAMES HARVEY BURIED? Richard Harvey of Graceville, Miss., writes for information leading to the discovery of the place where the comrades of James Harvey laid his remains to rest at the time of his death near New Madrid, Mo., in 1888. If anyone knows anything about it they should communicate with Mr. Harvey. WALTER REEVES DEAD AT STREATOR Passed Away Suddenly Last Night of Heart Failure Streator, Ill., April 10.—Walter Reeves died of heart failure last night at his home in this city. He left his law office at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, when the attack first manifested itself, but never having experienced heart trouble before, he seemed not apprehensive of a fatal outcome of the illness. Mr. Reeves was 60 years old and a native of Fayette County, Pa. He moved to Illinois with his parents in his boyhood and located at Odell, Livingston County. There he received his early education, afterward working on a farm and teaching school. After being admitted to the bar, he in 1875 moved to Streator, where he resided thereafter. He served three terms in Congress as representative of this district, beginning with 1894. Eight years ago he was the leading candidate for the Republication nomination for governor, but a combination of circumstances resulted in the selection of Richard Yates. Mr. Reeves was one of the three trustees of the C. J. Devlin estate of $4,000,000, the affairs of which are almost wound up. Only yesterday he announced the incorporation of a company of which he was the sole stockholder, which was to establish a large grocery here. The death of Mr. Reeves leaves a vacancy in the Republican State Central Committee. He has been associated in the law business with W. H. Boys, late chairman of the Illinois Railway and Warehouse Commission and special prosecutor for the state against the Illinois Central Railway. He is survived by a widow, also by a mother and brother in Iowa. (His marker in Riverview Cemetery in Streator, LaSalle Co., Ill., reads: Walter Reeves 1848-1909.—Darrel Dexter) FORMER RESIDENT DIED IN CHICAGO Moses B. Harrell Passed Away Thursday Night at Age of 80 Years WAS ONE OF EARLY SETTLERS HERE And Was Engaged in the Newspaper Business for Many Years—Widow and Three Children Survive Moses B. Harrell, once one of the prominent citizens of Cairo, passed away Thursday night at the home of his son, Herbert Harrell, in Chicago at the age of 80 years. Mr. Harrell was born in Boone County, Ky., Dec. 6, 1828. He came to Cairo in June 1848, and lived here for about thirty years. In 1852 he married Miss Adelia Arter at Villa Ridge, who survives him with three children, his son, Herbert, and two daughters, Miss Ida Harrell, another married daughter who was Millie Harrell. Two brothers also survive of this family of six brothers, William Harrell, father of Dr. Harrell, who lives here in Cairo, and Martin Harrell, of Cleves, Ohio. Mr. Harrell during his residence here was for a time a merchant but later got into the newspaper business, and after editing the Bulletin for a time under the Oberly regime, later ran a paper of his own, the Gazette. After he removed to Chicago, he was for many years connected with the Stock Yards Journal. The funeral will be held in Chicago Sunday and the remains will be buried in Oakwood Cemetery. (Gordon D. Douglass married Milly A. Harrell on 13 Sep 1889, in Cook Co., Ill. Moses B. Harrell was born 6 Dec 1828, in Boone Co., Ky., and died 9 Apr 1909, in Chicago, Cook Co., Ill. He married in 1852, probably in Pulaski Co., Ill., where early marriage records are lost, Dealia Angeline Arter.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 12 Apr 1909: Mrs. Martin Brown of Thebes has suffered a stroke of paralysis and it is feared that she cannot survive. Her son, Circuit Clerk Alfred Brown, and family went to Thebes today to be at her bedside. DEATH RELIEVES PATIENT SUFFERER Mrs. Clara Emrich died at her home at 2018 Poplar Street at 11:30 today after an illness of four months during which time her main support and comforter was a bright and willing lad, aged 15 years, her only child. The boy worked for Otto Fahr and did such other odd jobs as he could secure. Mrs. Emrich and her son came to Cairo from Evansville, Ind., about a year ago and so long as she was able the woman worked at what she could get to do, trying to keep the boy in school. The deceased was 34 years of age. Her father, William Everett, brothers and sisters, reside at Beardstown, Ill., and have been notified of the death. The remains were taken to Feith’s undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. Mrs. Emrich’s husband deserted her and the son before they came to Cairo, it is said. Barney Hood, aged about 24 years, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. (James) W. Hood of Olmsted, was run over and instantly killed Saturday night at the Big Four depot in that city by the midnight freight and the body was so badly mutilated that it was almost impossible to identify it. The remains were laid to rest yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Cemetery at that place, the Rev. Hogan officiating. State’s Attorney Hood of this city is a brother of the deceased and a large number of friends and relatives from here (Mound City) attended the funeral. (Barney was the son of James Washington Hood and Victoria E. Maxey. His marker in Olmsted Masonic Cemetery reads: Barney son of J. W. & V. E. Hood Mar. 2, 1887 Apr. 9, 1909 Aged 22 yrs., 1 mo. & 7 ds.—Darrel Dexter) YOUNG MAN KILLED BY CARS AT OLMSTED Attempting to jump from a moving freight train on the Big Four at the station in Olmsted Saturday, Barney Hood fell under the wheels and his body was literally ground to pieces. Portions of the clothing and articles found in the pockets were the only means of identifying the remains which were scattered along the track for some distance. The deceased was 22 years of age, a son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hood of Olmsted and a brother to Attorney Fred Hood of Mound City. In company with another young man, Hood spent Saturday afternoon in Cairo and returned home on the through freight. His companion jumped from the train at the grade south of Olmsted and landed safely as the boys of the town often did. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 13 Apr 1909: AGED MOTHER OF CAPT. POTTER DEAD Capt. H. F. Potter received a message this morning announcing the death of his aged mother, Mrs. Mary P. Gray, who resided with her daughter, the wife of a veteran Methodist minister in Chicago. Mrs. Gray married twice, both her husbands having been Methodist ministers, and, until a few years since, she frequently filled the pulpits of some of the Methodist churches in Northern Illinois and was accredited a capable exhorter. In former years she maintained a summer home at Lake Bluff, Ill., and there was a leading spirit in the camp meetings. Mrs. Gray was in Cairo some years back and formed acquaintance with some of the older members of the Methodist circles whom she remembered kindly. The deceased was 92 years of age and is survived by two sons and a daughter, Charles W. Potter, of Denver, Colo., H. F. Potter of Cairo and Mrs. Mary P. Clark of Chicago. A brother and three sisters also survive her, the youngest of whom is 87 years of age. (Lewis Potter married on 4 Mar 1833, in South Hero, Grand Isle Co., Vt., Mary Phelps, 17, native of South Hero, Vt., daughter of Benajah Phelps, a native of Goshen, Conn., and Catherine Stark, a native of Pawlet, Vt. The Chicago Death Index states that Mary P. Gray, 93, of 2845 N. 47th Ave., Chicago, Ill., died 12 Apr 1909, in Chicago, Cook Co., Ill., and was buried in Marengo, Ill. Her marker reads: Mary P. Gray Wife of Rev. Lewis Potter & Rev. W. P. Gray 1816-1909 Mary C. Clark wife of Rev. Grover C. Clark 1849-1914.—Darrel Dexter) WELL KNOWN WOMAN OF CHARLESTON DEAD Mrs. Laura (Swank) Beckwith, wife of Thomas Beckwith of Charleston, Mo., died at her home in that city last week, aged 64 years. Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith were married in 1863. Two daughters, Mrs. W. C. Russell and Miss Lillian Beckwith, survive their mother. Both Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith were well known in Cairo. FATHER CAME TO CLAIM THE REMAINS William Everett of Beardstown, Ill., arrived in the city this afternoon to take charge of the remains of his daughter, the late Mrs. Clara Emrich, whose death was mentioned in The Citizen last evening. The remains will be taken to Grayville, Ill., via the Big Four tomorrow morning to be interred in the family burial plot beside those of her mother and a sister. According to report, the husband of the deceased has married again since deserting his wife and son. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 14 Apr 1909: YOUNG DESPERADO SHOT ANOTHER BOY Charles Lee Russell an incorrigible young negro, shot another colored boy, Will Latimore, about 11 o’clock this forenoon at the corner of Thirty-second and Poplar streets, inflicting a severe wound in the chest. Young Russell made a run for the woods and succeeded in getting a good start. Both the boys are about 15 years of age. Young Russell has the reputation of being a bad boy generally. According to report, he was expelled from Garrison School some time since, so that he terrorized the neighborhood of school with a small rifle, threatening to shoot anyone who approached him. (The 14 Aug 1909, Cairo Evening Citizen reported the death of the boy, but gave his name as Robert Taylor and the shooter’s name as Charles Allen.—Darrel Dexter) RESPECTED COLORED WOMAN DIED AT EAST CAIRO Mrs. Florence Parkes, a respected colored citizen of East Cairo, died last night of heart disease and the remains were brought over here this morning to be prepared for shipment to Tunica, Miss., for burial. The husband of the deceased is a section man and has been employed on the southern end of the Illinois Central for twenty-eight years passed, during which time he has never missed the pay car. The family has resided at East Cairo sixteen years. FORMER CAIROITE DEAD AT ATLANTA Word was received Tuesday evening of the death of W. C. Blauvelt, which occurred in Atlanta, Ga., Tuesday at 4:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Blauvelt was very well known in Cairo, having resided here some years ago, being connected with the Mobile & Ohio Railroad and later with the William Preetorious Lumber Company. He married Miss Ella Armstrong and removed to Chicago. From the latter place he moved about two years ago to Atlanta, Ga., where his death occurred. He leaves surviving him his wife and an adopted daughter sixteen years old and numerous friends who will be greatly grieved to learn of his death. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Mowery which died at birth Tuesday morning was buried Tuesday afternoon at Wetaug. (Ullin) (An infant of Edward Calvin Mowery and Martha Rachel Bundschuh died at birth 13 Apr 1909, and was buried in Sowers Cemetery, next to the German Reformed Church in Wetaug, Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 15 Apr 1909: NEGRO SHOT AND DANCE WENT ON Such an incident as a shooting affray did not disturb the attendance of a dance at Nero Hall on Poplar Street last night. About 10:30 o’clock a dispute between Joe Mason and Andrew Price terminated in the former being dangerously wounded. Four shots were fired, two bullets taking effect in Mason’s body and one in his head. Dancers and musicians scattered when the shooting occurred, but as soon as the wounded man had been removed to the hospital, the festivities were resumed. Mason has been a driver for the McKnight-Keaton Grocery Company. Price has been working as hostler for Dr. W. C. Clarke and was arrested soon after the shooting when he returned to the stable at Dr. Clarke’s residence by Officer Carmody. Price claims to have done the shooting with Mason’s revolver in self-defense. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown is reported in a very serious condition from a paralytic stroke received Sunday morning. (Thebes) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 16 Apr 1909: DEATH OF MOTHER OF CIRCUIT CLERK Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, widow of the late Martin Brown of Thebes, and mother of Circuit Clerk Alfred Brown, passed away at 9 o’clock Thursday night from the effects of the stroke of paralysis which she sustained last Sunday. The funeral will be held tomorrow. Moses B. Harrell, the first mayor of this city and second editor of the first newspaper ever published in this city (Mound City) and county (in 1856), is dead at his home in Chicago at a very advanced age of life. He came here from Cairo and will be remembered by many old settlers here. NEGRO SHOT AT DANCE DEAD. Joseph Mason, alias Cute Kid, who was shot at a dance at Nero Hall Wednesday night by Andrew Price, died of his injuries at the hospital at 7:30 last night. He was 30 years old and was a driver for the McKnight-Easton Grocery Company. The inquest will be held by Coroner McManus tomorrow afternoon. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 17 Apr 1909: FUNERAL SERVICES WERE HELD TODAY Over Remains of Mrs. Martin Brown at Thebes Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, whose death occurred Thursday night at Thebes, was 75 years of age. Her husband, Martin Brown, was one of the pioneer residents of Alexander County. Seven children survive them, six sons, Alfred, William, Henry, U. S., Martin and Thomas; and one daughter, Mrs. Mattie Bracken. Mrs. Brown made her home with her son, Martin, on the old farm east of Thebes. Funeral services were held today and the remains were interred in the Thebes Cemetery. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Baptist Church of Thebes. Her husband preceded her three years ago. Circuit Clerk Alfred Brown and William Brown, two of the sons, live in Cairo. The rest of the children live in Thebes. (Martin Brown married Elizabeth Durham on 30 Apr 1854, in Alexander Co., Ill. William Bracken married Martha Brown on 13 Aug 1878, in Alexander Co., Ill. Her marker in Thebes Cemetery reads: Elizabeth wife of M. Brown Born Jan. 22, 1827 Died Apr. 15, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) NEGRO BROKE NECK WHEN RAILING FELL A negro named Sellie Sims fell from the platform of the rickety old shack at the corner of Twelfth and Railroad streets last evening, alighting on his head with the result that his neck was broken. Death was instantaneous. The negro was leaning against the rotten railing along the end of the platform when it broke dropping him to the ground fifteen feet below. Coroner McManus held an inquest last night and a verdict of accidental death was returned. Sims had been employed as a porter at Webster’s saloon at Twelfth and Commercial Avenue. His home was in Humboldt, Tenn. Mrs. A. Comings has returned from San Antonio, Texas, where she was called by the death of Mrs. Harriet F. Goodyear. DIED FROM HEART TROUBLE Mrs. W. H. Wheat, wife of the superintendent of construction on the new Glynn building, died at 11:20 last evening of heart trouble, after an illness of about 6 weeks. The remains will be taken to their home in Providence, R. I., at 7:15 this evening for interment. Mr. Wheat took his wife to St. Louis a few weeks ago in the hope that her condition might be improved, but without avail. A LOVING FRATERNALIST DEAD. There are many sad hearts in local fraternal circles today because of the passing of Mrs. Harriet F. Goodyear. No more lovable character could be found and her gracious presence was a benediction to every meeting which she attended.
Mrs. Goodyear was Mistress of Finance of Friendship Temple No. 2, Pythian
Sisters, as well as being a beloved member of Miriam Rebekah
Lodge No. 34, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
She was not only constant in her attendance at the
meeting of these fraternal organizations, but was also very
conscientious in the performance of all her fraternal
duties, and especially so in her living visitations of the
sick and afflicted.—San
Antonio Gazette Word was received here (Mounds) yesterday of the death of Miss Bess Pendleton of Fort Smith, Ark., who visited here last summer the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Art Mattson. She made many friends during her stay here, all of whom were shocked to hear of her death. (A marker in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ark., reads: Bessie Pendleton Beloved Daughter of ___ and Carrie E. Pendleton Departed This Life Apr. 15, 1909 Age 21 Ys., 3 Ms., 7 Ds. Her sufferings are past, Her work is done, And she is home at last. She fought the fight, the victory won. Then let our sorrows cease to flow. God has recalled his own, But let our hearts woe. We still say, Thy will be done.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 19 Apr 1909: CHRISTIAN WILLS CASE CONTINUED In the county court this afternoon, Judge W. S. Dewey entered orders in a number of cases on the probate docket, marking routine procedure in the settlement of estates. The most important case on the docket today involved the question of which of the two documents filed in the case of Maletina Christian, deceased, was the last will and testament of the deceased. This case was continued at request of the attorneys until the May term, it being set for the first Monday. OLD PULASKI COUNTY RESIDENT DEAD Thomas F. Hosler Passed Away Saturday at Villa Ridge Thomas F. Hosler, an old resident of Pulaski County, died at his home west of Villa Ridge Saturday afternoon of pneumonia, after an illness of less than a week. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church at Mounds, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Runalls, and the remains were buried in Beech Grove Cemetery by W. A. Montgomery, the Mound City undertaker. Mr. Hosler leaves a widow and four children. He was 69 years of age and was a farmer and fruit grower. Mr. Hosler was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry, enlisting as a private and leaving the service at the end of the war as a first lieutenant. He was in some of the hardest fought battles of that great conflict, from Bull Run to the Battle of Lookout Mountain and Sherman’s March to the Sea. He was also captured and confined in Libby Prison, but was exchanged after thirty days. He did not remove to Villa Ridge until after the Chicago Fire, having been a contractor and builder there previous to that great holocaust. (Thomas S. Hosler married Lotta T. Savage on 11 Apr 1874, in Cook Co., Ill. Thomas S. Hosler was sergeant major in Co. K, 55th Ohio Infantry and filed for an invalid pension in 1882. His widow, Lottie Hosler, filed for a widow’s pension in 1909. His marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads: Thomas S. Hosler Apr. 12, 1840 Apr. 17, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) NEGRO HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY The inquest in the case of the death of Joe Mason was held Saturday afternoon. Andrew Price, who shot Mason at Nero Hall during a dance last Monday night, was held to answer in circuit court on the charge of murder. The evidence was largely contradictory. Many witnesses were examined, but no two of them told exactly the same story. LITTLE DAUGHTER DIED LAST NIGHT Alice Wayne, aged two years and six months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Whitlock, died at the family residence, 1103 Poplar Street, at 8 o’clock last evening after a brief illness of pneumonia. The funeral was held this afternoon and the remains conveyed by carriage to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment. MRS. WALTER WILLIAMS DEAD. Friends here have received word of the death of Mrs. Walter Williams, wife of Walter Williams of Herrin. She was the daughter of Judge Carroll Moore of Benton and they had only been married a comparatively short time. Mr. Williams is known to a good many Cairo people. He formerly represented this district as the Democratic minority member of the legislature. (Walter Williams married Mary V. Moore on 27 Jun 1906, in Franklin Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) OLD RESIDENT DIED AT THEBES Mrs. Cook, mother of Mrs. Lennie Simpkins, one of the school teachers of Alexander County, died Friday morning of paralysis, at her home east of Thebes. She was 65 years of age. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Cook was a sister of Mrs. Sarah Anderson of St. Louis, formerly of Commerce, Mo.
(John D. Cook married Nancy A. Ireland
on 7 Sep 1858, in Alexander Co., Ill.
William B.
Anderson married Sarah E.
Ireland on 3 May
1865, in Alexander Co., Ill.
Charley W.
Simpkins married Lizzie
Cook on 18 Sep
1892, in Alexander Co., Ill.
Her marker in Old Thebes Cemetery reads:
Nannie A. Cook Born July 24, 1839 Died Apr. 16, 1909.—Darrel
Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 20 Apr 1909: Died on the Train Miss Lily Burnley, aged 25, daughter of Jordon Burnley, deceased, while en route home from Morehouse, Mo., Thursday, died on the cars just before being transferred from the suburban train at Bridge Junction onto the fast mail at noon. She had been critically ill with typhoid fever and was trying to get home from Morehouse. Her brother, William, accompanied her. The remains were brought to Anna.—Anna Talk (Jordan Burnley married Lucinda Murphy on 9 Dec 1868, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) I. C. SUED FOR $7,500 By Miss Mollie Walker for the Death of Her Sister in a Wreck The Illinois Central is now beginning to face suits for damage and deaths caused by the wrecking of the St. Louis and Paducah passenger train No. 205 about one mile north of Carbondale two months ago. One suit has been brought by Miss Mollie Walker of Creal Springs for $7,500 for the death of her sister and comes up for trial in the Jackson County court. Settles Out of Court. The following clipping was taken from the Carbondale Free Press: The damage suit of Mrs. Laura Stinson against the Illinois Central on account of the killing of her husband at Makanda a year ago, is now off the docket in the circuit court at Murphysboro, the case having been settled out of court recently. At the last term of court, the widow was awarded $45,000 damages by the jury, but later a new trial was granted and very recently the whole matter was settled by compromise between the parties. The sixteen-year-old son of Charles Bergen of Perks was drowned Sunday in Cache while fishing. He was buried Tuesday at Mt. Olive Cemetery. (Ullin) Mr. Turbyville of East Prairie, Mo., was drowned last week. He was the father of Mrs. James Lackey of Ullin, was well known here, was about seventy years of age. A short time ago, Mr. Turbyville’s son, George, was killed while working in a log camp. (Ullin) (James M. Lackey married Nora Turbyville on 11 Dec 1892, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 21 Apr 1909: OLD MOUND CITY RESIDENT DEAD J. B. Harland Died Suddenly While on Visit in Memphis J. B. Harland, aged 72 years, an old resident of Mound City, died in Memphis Tuesday afternoon, where he had gone to visit his daughter. Death came suddenly to him. Mr. Harland was for 35 years in the employ of A. J. Dougherty and the interests which he represents more recently being connected with the electric light company. He was a federal soldier in the late war. He leaves a widow and seven children, two of the daughters, Mrs. May Turner and Mrs. B. R. Aldridge, living in Mound City. They went to Memphis only last Saturday to visit another daughter, Mrs. William Presley, at whose home he died. The remains were buried at DuVall’s Bluff, Ark., today. (James Harland married Lucy Neil on 2 Jul 1864, in Pulaski Co., Ill. Arthur Lee Turner married Susan May Harland on 13 Sep 1899, in Alexander Co., Ill. He registered for the draft in 1863 and was listed as J. B. Harland, of Mound City, Pulaski Co., Ill., 26, lawyer, single, born in Arkansas.—Darrel Dexter) Mrs. H. N. Henckell remains very weak at St. Mary’s Infirmary. LIPE WILL FILED FOR PROBATE The last will and testament of William E. Lipe, deceased, of Diswood, was filed for probate in the county court Tuesday afternoon. The date of the hearing is set for May 17. Mr. Lipe was a thrifty farmer and an old resident of Alexander County. The estate amounts to several thousand dollars, the larger portion of it being invested in lands. The sixteen-year-old son of Charles Bergen of Perks was drowned Sunday in Cache while fishing. He was buried Tuesday at Mt. Olive Cemetery. (Ullin) Mr. Turbyville of East Prairie, Mo., was drowned last week. He was the father of Mrs. James Lackey of Ullin, was well known here, was about seventy years of age. A short time ago, Mr. Turbyville’s son, George, was killed while working in a log camp. (Ullin) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 22 Apr 1909: DIED AT MOUND CITY Mrs. Jane Barber, aged 70, an old resident of Mound City, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Andrew Williams in that city. She leaves three sons, Sherman Cheek of Mound City and Thomas and Monroe Cheek, who live in Arkansas. She had been a resident of Mound City for forty years. Funeral services were held today from the residence, conducted by Rev. Mr. Margrave of the Methodist church and the remains were buried at Beech Grove. Mrs. Rose Ewing (colored), one of the oldest residents in Pulaski County, died at her home in Pulaski Monday at the age of 106 years. (Mound City) Card of Thanks We wish to thank all the people who were so very good and kind to us during the last sickness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. N. A. Cook, who passed away on April 16th, 2 o’clock a.m. Mrs. Linnie Simpkins Mrs. W. B. Anderson On last Friday morning, April 16, 1909, at 1 o’clock, Mrs. Nannie A. Cook passed away at the age of sixty-nine years. She was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Linnie Simpkins, wife of Charles Simpkins. The deceased was apparently in her usual health until Tuesday evening when she was stricken with a paralytic stroke from which she never gained consciousness. Interment at Thebes Cemetery Saturday at 2 o’clock p.m. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Leyerle of the Methodist Church. She has been a consistent member of the Methodist Church since she was seventeen years of age and is now reaping her heavenly reward for which she so long faithfully labored. Besides Mrs. Simpkins, her daughter, Mrs. W. B. Anderson of St. Louis, and son, Hallie Cook of Marked Tree, Ark., were present at the funeral services. They have lost a kind and loving mother, the church a faithful Christian and the community a kind friend. The relatives have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereavement. Mrs. Fred Hausleur and children of Fayville attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. M. A. Cook, at Thebes Saturday. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 23 Apr 1909: FUNERAL TO BE HELD AT MAYFIELD Remains of Mrs. R. L. Finney to Be Taken There Tonight Rev. Frank Thompson, pastor of the Christian Church, assisted by Rev. Moore of Mayfield, will conduct the funeral of Mrs. R. L. Finney at Mayfield tomorrow. The remains will be taken to Mayfield, Ky., the former home of the deceased, for interment, leaving Cairo at 1:20 Saturday morning. The funeral will be held Saturday forenoon and the interment will be in the Mayfield city cemetery. NEGRO ARRESTED AT TAMMS FOR SHOOTING Sheriff Frank E. Davis went to Tamms today to get a negro under arrest there, supposed to be Walter Hunt, wanted here for shooting another negro, Garfield Phillips, last Wednesday as the sequel of a crap game in the railroad yards on the west side of town. Phillips is still alive at the hospital, but his condition is critical. PASSED AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Robert L. Finney Died This Morning Mrs. Hallie Stephens Finney, wife of Robert L. Finney, passed away at 7 o’clock this morning after a long illness. Death in her case came as a relief from months of suffering and at the end she sank into what appeared to be a peaceful slumber. Mrs. Finney was a daughter of Mr. J. N. Stephens and she and her husband resided with them at 414 Twentieth Street. She was 26 years of age and was a native of Mayfield, Ky., where the remains will be taken for burial there tomorrow. Mr. Finney was formerly publisher of the Labor Journal. Mrs. Finney had been confined to her bed for eleven months and during all of that time required the most constant nursing. Everything that her family could do to ease her suffering and prolong her life was done. Mrs. E. T. Hodges of Eleventh Street received word yesterday of the death of her father at Sedalia, Mo. The bereavement was a severe shock owing to the fact that only last month Mrs. Hodges was called to Sedalia by the death of her mother. INFANT DAUGHTER DEAD Lena May, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bryant, died at the family residence on Union Street this morning after long illness. The remains were taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment this afternoon. SPIKERT’S SLAYER FOUND AT LAST? A negro giving his name as Escue, whom it is alleged confessed that he cashed Charles Speikert’s pay check at Daggett’s store at Cache, was given a preliminary hearing before Judge I. W. Reed at Mound City this afternoon. The story is that this man claims that he did not kill Speikert, but that a negro who is in jail at Cairo did it, and that he charges that this negro was induced to commit the crime by the man who afterward married Mrs. Speikert. Because the evidence was insufficient, State’s Attorney Hood dismissed E. B. Gatling and John Roach. Gatling is the man whom Escue charged with doing the killing at the insistence of John Roach who afterward married Mrs. Speikert. Escue was pretty badly tangled up when he told his story. He is being held in jail on another charge, that of assault to murder. Mr. A. J. Lingle received the sad news of his mother’s death at Mill Creek Monday morning and he and Mrs. Lingle departed at once for that place. They have the sincere sympathy of their many friends and neighbors at this place (Tamms) in their bereavement. (The mother of Alfred Jefferson Lingle was Eliza Lingle, who was born 6 May 1841, in Union Co., Ill., and died 22 Mar 1909, the daughter of John Poole and Susanna Mowery. Alfred Lingle married on 25 Jun 1857, in Union Co., Ill., Eliza Poole. Alfred Jefferson Lingle married on 12 Apr 1888, in Union Co., Ill., Clara Belle Miller, the daughter of Paul Miller and Matilda Nordmeier.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 24 Apr 1909: MOUNDS NEGRO TAKEN AWAY Confessed Murderer of Charles Spiekert Spent Night in County Jail BROUGHT TO CAIRO FOR SAFE KEEPING Signed Written Confession Before State’s Attorney of Pulaski Friday The negro, Escue, who yesterday had a preliminary hearing at Mound City on charge of being implicated in the murder of Charles Spiekert at Mounds several months since, spent the night in the county jail of Alexander County, having been brought down here last evening for safe keeping. This morning Sheriff Bankson and a deputy took the negro from the Alexander County jail for the purpose of removing him further from the scene of his crime with the view of avoiding any possible attempt to lynch him. The feeling against the negro in Mounds and Mound City is intensely bitter and it was not deemed advisable to keep him within easy reach of these places. The officials of Alexander County are quite willing that the prisoner be placed in the care of someone else. Sheriff Bankson did not inform them where he intended to take the negro. Escue is one of the reckless types of negroes, seemingly entirely indifferent to the fate that is in store for him and having little if any regret for past misdeeds. In the county jail last night he was as happy as any prisoner could be, joining other inmates of the cages in singing and dancing. After the preliminary hearing at Mound City yesterday afternoon, when the two other men he had accused of being implicated in the murder and robbery of the car repairer had proven their innocence. Escue made a full confession and signed the same when it was reduced to writing and had been read to him. According to the confession, Escue killed Spiekert with his own knife. The negro said that he was broke and meeting Spiekert in the yards and knowing that he had received his pay shortly before, attempted to rob him. Spiekert tried to defend himself with a knife cutting the negro over the eye. Escue overpowered him, cut his throat and took the pay check out of the dying man’s pocket. The negro says he went over to Beech Ridge, cashed the check and bought some clothing at Daggett’s store, returned to Mounds that afternoon and went to Cairo on the suburban train and returned to Mounds next morning, staying there until he was arrested on another charge about three weeks after the murder, since which time he remained in jail in Mound City. The negro will remain where he was taken by Sheriff Bankson until his case is called for trial in the circuit court at Mound City. He says he will plead guilty and throw himself upon the mercy of the court. NOT THE MAN WANTED HERE The negro arrested at Tamms and brought in last evening by Sheriff Davis proved to not be the man wanted for the shooting of Garfield Phillips. He looks much like Walter Hunt, but is taller and somewhat lighter color. As soon as Phillips saw the man, he said: “That ain’t Walter Hunt.” NEGRO WOMAN DEAD AT AGE OF 106 Mother Rose Ewing of Pulaski, an aged negro, died on April 19th at the age of 106 years. She was born in Halifax County, Va., in 1803 and was taken to Tennessee as a slave and lived in the South until 1869, when she came to Pulaski. While she was a slave, she was twice sold for $1,200, showing that she was a very valuable servant. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, besides fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a good woman, always ready to assist in sickness and trouble, and her death is a loss to the community in which she lived. Up to the last her mind was clear and she had an abundant store of recollections of her long and eventful life. (Rose Ewing was probably about 85 years old instead of 106. The 1870 census of Township 15, range 1, Walbridge, Pulaski Co., Ill., records that Rosa Ewing was born about 1824 in Mississippi. Her children listed with her were Joseph Ewing, born about 1846 in Mississippi; Augustus Ewing, born about 1850 in Mississippi; and Margaret Ewing, born about 1853 in Mississippi. The 1880 census of Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Ill., records that Rosa Ewing was born about 1825 in Virginia.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 28 Apr 1909: BEACH HARGIS FOUND GUILTY Given Life Imprisonment for Killing His Father. Irvine, Ky., April 28.—Beach Hargis was found guilty this afternoon and was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of his father. SPEIKERT’S SLAYER GETS LIFE SENTENCE Judge Duncan Sentences Him to Penitentiary at Hardest Kind of Labor Henry Eskett, who murdered Charles Speikert at Mounds on Dec. 18th last, was today sentenced to life imprisonment in the penitentiary by Judge W. W. Duncan in the Pulaski County circuit court at Mound City. More than that, he is to be given the hardest kind of hard labor, and each year, on the anniversary of the crime, so long as he shall live, he is to be put into solitary confinement for 24 hours beginning at 9 o’clock a.m. Eskett, whose name has heretofore been given as Escue, pleaded guilty to the crime and threw himself upon the mercy of the court. Sheriff Bankston left for Chester with his prisoner on the Big Four train this afternoon. (Henry Eskett, prisoner, is listed in the 1910 census of Southern Illinois Penitentiary, Chester, Randolph Co., Ill., age 23, native of Tennessee, married one year, and a knitter in the prison knitting factory.—Darrel Dexter) We had another murder among the colored people here last Saturday night, Will Thompson shooting one Bob Rogers in the neck, killing him instantly. According to the evidence Rogers had Thompson down at the time and was cutting him with a knife. Thompson has a bad knife wound on his head. The coroner’s jury exonerated Thompson. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 29 Apr 1909: The sad news was received here (Mound City) Tuesday evening of the death of Mrs. Mattie Durham and her daughter, Mary, both of Marion. Mrs. Durham was a sister of W. R. Redman of this city and he with his wife left for that place to attend the funeral. (U. S. G. Durham married Mattie Rodman on 10 Jun 1888, in Franklin Co., Ill. A Marion newspaper stated that Mattie was buried with her infant daughter nestled in her arms. Her marker in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion, Williamson Co., Ill., reads: Mattie Durham Sep 1868-Apr 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Sheriff Bankson and deputies, Sid Johnson and Robert Caster, left yesterday for Chester with Henry Esque who was sentenced to the state penitentiary for life for the murder of Charles Speikert at Mounds last September. On the 18th day of every December he shall be committed to solitary confinement and the balance of the year he shall spend at the hardest labor in the prison. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 30 Apr 1909: DOZEN PERSONS KILLED IN SALINE COUNTY Tornado Swept Country Between Eldorado and Harrisburg Last Night—Great Property Loss. A severe storm, which blew all yesterday afternoon and increased to great fury about 9 o’clock last night, killed a number of people in Saline County, Ill., and destroyed houses, barns, trees and all the telegraph and telephone wires. The fury of the storm seems to have been vented upon two communities six miles apart, between Harrisburg and Eldorado. One of these is near Texas City and the other Wasson’s mill. The train crew on the Big Four passenger, which arrived in Cairo at noon, say that the agent at Texas City stated as they passed through that he saw the bodies of five who were killed near there. At Wasson’s mine, two men were killed and a mile from Harrisburg, where a house was blown down, a girl is reported killed. No news from this section could be secured over the long distance telephone today, as all of their lines are down. Wasson is three miles southwest of Eldorado. It is said that the hotel was blown down and one man was killed and six were injured. The name of the dead man was John Mason. J. C. Hilliard was also struck in the head and fatally injured. Three miles north of Eldorado the home of Edgar Overton was blown down killing his wife and child and his hired man named Stallings. The little girl of Thomas Wilson was also killed. Relief trains were hurried to the scene early this morning from Eldorado, carrying doctors to the aid of the injured people. At Carbondale last night very heavy hail and a torrent of rain fell. No damage from wind is reported. The Damage Around Eldorado Eldorado, Ill., April 30.—Edgar Overton, wife and child and Dick Stalling and a daughter of Thomas Wilson were killed last night when a tornado tore down Overton’s house at Wasson. The hotel was destroyed and a man killed and six men employed by the Keck Gonnerman Company of Mt. Vernon, Ind., were injured. All telephone and telegraph wires are down. At daylight doctors were rushed to the scene to attend the injured. Fatally Injured at Carmi. Carmi, Ill., April 30.—The home of John Endicott was destroyed by a tornado last night and Mrs. Endicott was fatally injured. The farm buildings of J. Wise and Thomas Wilson were destroyed and Mrs. Wilson received fatal injuries. The rain fell in blinding sheets. AGED LADY DIED IN MOUND CITY TODAY Mrs. G. F. Meyer Passed Away at Age of 75 Years Mrs. G. F. Meyer, widow of the late Gottlieb F. Meyer, one of the pioneer citizens of Mound City, passed away at 8:30 this morning from the infirmities of old age. She was a native of Germany, where she was born in 1835 and was married to Mr. Meyer in 1859. Her maiden name was Lena Mayer. With her husband she came to America and to Mound City in 1858, where she has resided since. Only one child was born to them, C. F. Meyer, now one of the foremost citizens of Mound City. (Her marker in Beech Grove Cemetery in Mounds, Ill., reads: Lina Meyer Mar. 19, 1835 Apr. 30, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 1 May 1909: NEGRO LYNCHED AT TYLER, TEXAS Tyler, Texas, May 1.—A negro was hanged at scaffolding at the new court house at noon today. He is alleged to have brutally assaulted Miss Winnie Harman. Four thousand citizens were in the mob which overpowered the guardian and dragged the negro from the jail. (The man who was lynched was named Jim Hodges, according to the Daily Bulletin, Brownwood, Texas, 1 May 1909, which contains a front page account of the incident.—Darrel Dexter) WIFE OF CAPT. DROWN IS DEAD Passed Away in St. Louis Friday—Funeral Sunday Mrs. Mary B. Drown, wife of Capt. P. S. Drown, secretary of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers Pilots’ Association, died Friday morning at her home in St. Louis after an illness of 13 months. She was 47 years of age. Mrs. Drown was a widow, Mrs. Mary B. Wilson, when she became the captain’s wife in 1891. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence, with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Drown became a Catholic only a month ago. Capt. Drown, who for 20 years has been secretary of the Pilots’ Association, is one of the old-time rivermen. For 53 years he has been connected with the river, beginning in 1856 out of Mobile, then with the old Alton Packet Company during the war. Capt. Drown has many friends in Cairo who will regret to read of his loss. (The 1900 census of Vernon Ave., Ward 28, St. Louis, Mo., records the following household: Percival Drown, born in March 1863, in Virginia; Mary C. Drown, wife, born in April 1859 in Missouri, married 10 years, mother of five children of whom one was living; Corrine Wilson, stepdaughter, born in July 1881 in Missouri.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON The funeral of Mrs. Lena Meyer of Mound City will be held Sunday afternoon. Rev. C. H. Armstrong of the Lutheran Church of Cairo will officiate. PRIVATE SERVICES FOR THE LATE MR. PITCHER The funeral of the late W. F. Pitcher occurred this afternoon at the Church of the Redeemer. The choir sang the funeral chant and two hymns and the rector read the impressive service and made a brief address. The services were private, only close friends of the family being present. Interment was made at Beech Grove Cemetery. The pall bearers were: J. W. Wenger, W. F. Gibson, Frank Spencer, Miles Frederick Gilbert, C. Fred Galigher, Peter Lind. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 3 May 1909: DEATH OF OLD MOUND CITY RESIDENT Mrs. Mary O’Hara Passed Away at Age of 63 Years. Mrs. Mary F. O’Hara, aged 63 years, an old resident of Mound City, died this morning. She leaves two sons and two daughters, William, Edward, Nora and Jennie O’Hara. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at the Catholic church and the remains will be buried at the Catholic cemetery at Mounds. (Her marker in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at Mounds reads: Mary O’Hare 1845-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 4 May 1909: ANOTHER DEATH FROM TUBERCULOSIS Chris Johnson, a river man, died at the United States Marine Hospital at 4:30 this morning of tuberculosis. He lived at 713 Washington Avenue and leaves a wife and boy. Burke & Blaine took charge of the remains. DIED AT ST. MARY’S INFIRMARY LAST NIGHT Mrs. Mary Summerfield died at St. Mary’s Infirmary at 10 o’clock Monday evening after an acute illness of five days’ duration. So far as is known, the deceased had no relatives; she had made her home at the infirmary during the past two years and assisted in the work about the institution. The remains were prepared for burial at Feith’s undertaking establishment and the funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 from St. Patrick’s Church. The cortege will proceed from the church to Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge in carriages. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 6 May 1909: SUDDEN DEATH OF YOUNG LAD Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Goettle Stricken with Heart Failure Last Evening Charles, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goettle, died suddenly about 6:30 o’clock last evening at the family residence, 313 Ninth Street. The lad had been ailing several weeks from heart trouble, but his condition was not alarming. The lad seemed to be doing well, the final attack coming upon him quite suddenly, death ensuing—within a few minutes. Charles was a bright lad of fourteen years and had been a great favorite among his friends. He had during the past season been an usher at the Cairo opera house and was popular with theatre-goers because of his courteous attention. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 7 May 1909: FORMER CAIRO GIRL DEAD IN MEMPHIS Mrs. Allen Bailey died Thursday afternoon in Memphis after an illness of about three months. Mrs. Bailey was formerly Miss Nina Eaton of Cairo and left here a year ago with her mother for Memphis, where she married last September. She was only sixteen years old. She had a number of relatives in Cairo, among whom are Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Killus of Jefferson Avenue. The remains will be taken to Piqua, Ohio, for burial. (Nina Bailey born 1892 in Kentucky and died May 1909 was buried in plot 3-34 in Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua, Miami Co., Ohio.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL OCCURRED THIS AFTERNOON The funeral service over the remains of Charles Goettel was conducted by Rev. Charles H. Armstrong of the Lutheran Church at the family residence, 313 Ninth Street, this afternoon. The funeral was largely attended. Young friends and companions and schoolmates of the deceased were pallbearers. A special train via the Illinois Central conveyed the funeral party to Villa Ridge cemetery where the remains were interred in the family burial plot. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 8 May 1909: CAIRO NEGRO KILLED IN CHESTER PRISON Richard Williams, alias Nub, a Cairo negro, was one of six men killed by the premature explosion of a blast in the quarry at the state penitentiary at Chester on Thursday. He was sent to the penitentiary for eighteen years, having been convicted of killing a negro named Curtis and seriously wounding another negro named Powell alias Maneater. The affair was a shooting scrape which occurred at Fourteenth and Ohio streets, between Williams and Powell. The dead negro was a son of Mrs. Mary Williams, a respectable colored woman residing on West Douglas Street, with two other sons. The remains were brought to Cairo last night and were buried this afternoon at Villa Ridge. (The 1900 census of Douglas Street, Ward 4, Cairo, Illinois, records the following household: Mary Williams, born in March 1840 in Tennessee, widow, wash woman, mother of 10 children of whom seven were living; Richard, son, born in July 1866 in Tennessee, light laborer; Miranda, daughter, born in July 1874 in Tennessee, cook; William, son, born in October 1877, in Tennessee, laborer; Edward, son born in February 1880 in Illinois, laborer; Albert, son, born in January 1883 in Illinois, laborer; Walter Wardell, grandson, born in July 1891, in Illinois; Roy Wardell, grandson, born in November 1893 in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 10 May 1909: CARD OF THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. H. Goettel extend their most sincere thanks for the kindness shown them by their friends during their late bereavement and also want to thank those especially who were so thoughtful in sending the beautiful floral emblems. FUNERAL NOTICE. KELLY—Died, Sunday morning, May 9, 1909, Mrs. Daniel M. Kelly, aged 40 years,. Funeral cortege will leave family residence, 214 Nineteenth Street, at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 11. Services at St. Joseph’s Church at 8:30 a.m. Special train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 9:45 a.m. Interment at Villa Ridge. Friends of the family invited. MRS. KELLY DIED SUNDAY MORNING End Comes after Prolonged Illness—Mother of Eight Children—Funeral Tuesday Morning Death came to Mrs. Daniel M. Kelly at 2 o’clock Sunday morning at the family residence, 214 Nineteenth Street, after an illness of more than two years’ duration. Every possible means to save the sufferer from the inevitable was exhausted and a few months since she spent some weeks in Southern Texas without relief. The deceased was 40 years of age and the wife of Daniel M. Kelly of the firm of Kelly Brothers to whom she was married in 1893. She was a daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Walsh and a sister of Dr. John T. Walsh and Mrs. Frank McKemie of Cairo, Dr. Richard Walsh and Mrs. Daniel Duggan of Alton, Ill. Eight children, four sons and four daughters, survive her. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning without solemn high in St. Joseph’s Church at 8:30 o’clock. Special train will convey the cortege to Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge. (Daniel M. Kelly married Tessie Walsh on 5 Sep 1893, in Alexander Co., Ill. Frank McKemie married Ellen Walsh on 5 Sep 1893, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 11 May 1909: CAIRO NEGRO KILLED AT CHESTER BY FALL Warden Smith of Southern Illinois Penitentiary Asks Explosion Story Be Corrected A story was given out to the local papers last week that a premature explosion in the rock quarry at the state penitentiary at Chester had caused the death of six men, among them one, Richard Williams of Cairo. The report was brought to the attention of Warden J. B. Smith of the penitentiary and through his courtesy The Citizen is in possession of a certified transcript of the verdict of the coroner’s jury and the evidence presented at the inquest, which was conducted by Thomas Devine, coroner of Randolph County. The verdict of the coroner reads: “In the matter of the inquisition on the body of Richard Williams, prisoner, deceased, held at the Southern Illinois Penitentiary, Menard, Illinois, on the sixth day of May, A. D. 1909. We, the undersigned jurors, sworn to inquire into the death of Richard Williams, No. 9681, on oath do find that he came to his death by accidentally falling off the ledge while working in quarry in company with a number of other prisoners. (Signed) D. H. Helman, foreman; P. F. Hathaway, Frank Barber, D. T. Harkness, Charles Sneek, Kenneth Allen.” The evidence of the prisoners, who were working with Williams was to the effect that while engaged in helping pry up a heavy rock with bars, the rock slipped and the bar Williams was handling knocked him off the ledge. He fell a distance of about thirty feet fracturing his skull. FUNERAL OF MRS. KELLY WAS HELD THIS MORNING Impressive Service at St. Joseph’s Church—Remains Laid to Rest in Beautiful Spot in Calvary Cemetery. The fern of the late Mrs. Daniel M. Kelly was held this morning and was very largely attended. Many intimate friends of the deceased assembled at the residence, 214 Nineteenth Street, and accompanied the family to St. Joseph’s Church, where many others had assembled to pay their last respects to a noble woman and good mother. The mass in requiem was celebrated by Rev. J. J. Gillen, pastor of St. Joseph’s, the services being most impressive. The pallbearers were J. B. Magee, Charles Feuchter, P. J. Purcell, J. B. Greaney, F. C. Gannon, T. J. Keefe, Otto Schuh, George Shaw, C. Kusener, Frank Ferguson, J. P. Peterson, A. S. Fraser, R. E. Gannon, A. P. Ehs. The floral tributes were beautiful and in great profusion, such as the deceased in life would have greatly admired, she having taken much interest in flowers. A special train on the Illinois Central conveyed the funeral party from the foot of Fourteenth Street to Villa Ridge, where the remains were laid to rest in a beautiful spot in Calvary Cemetery, which at this season of the year is clothed in the richest of nature’s ornamentation, both foliage and flowers being at their best with the added charm of a most beautiful spring morning. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 13 May 1909: COUNTY COURT HEARING CHRISTIAN WILL CASE Two Wills Presented for Probate Both Naming Same Man as Executor The county court was occupied today hearing petitions for admitting to probate the will of Maletnia Christian, deceased, the widow of a well-to-do farmer near Thebes. Two petitions were presented to the court, one by C. A. Marchildon, the other by James Miller, brother of the deceased. Both documents name Mr. Marchildon as executor, although one bears a date a month earlier than the other, and disposes of real estate, while the other document does not mention it. Mrs. James Sichling died Sunday morning after a short illness of pneumonia. She was buried Tuesday at New Hope Cemetery. The funeral services were held by Rev. Rose of Pulaski at New Hope Church. Mrs. Sichling was the oldest daughter of Wiley Ledbetter. She leaves, besides her father, husband, three children and numerous relatives and friends to mourn her loss. (Ullin) (James Sickling married Mollie Ledbetter on 25 Jun 1893, in Pulaski Co., Ill. Her marker in New Hope Cemetery near Ullin reads: Mollie J. wife of James Sichling Died May 9, 1909 Aged 35 Yrs., 6 Mos., & 26 Ds.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 14 May 1909: CHRISTIAN WILL CASE NOT YET COMPLETED The Christian will case, which involves the question as to which of two wills shall be admitted to probate, has not yet been completed. The taking of evidence was begun in the county court yesterday afternoon and the arguments went over until this afternoon. Judge Dewey is holding court in the circuit court room while hearing the lengthy arguments in the case, and will probably take it under advisement. The attorneys interested are Messrs. Leek, Green and Warder. They presented numerous authorities and decisions in line with their arguments. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 15 May 1909: DECISION RESERVED, WILL PROBATED The hearing of the Christian will case was concluded in county court on Friday afternoon. Judge Dewey, took the matter under advisement, and will render his decision at a later date. The will of the late Dr. J. C. Sullivan was proven and admitted to probate in the county court today. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 17 May 1909: KEEPS GREEN MEMORY OF WILLIAM LONERGAN Oasis in Sand Dunes Opposite Post Office Attract Attention It is the sand dunes which stretch for a considerable distance west of Washington Avenue, opposite the post office, is a bright green spot like an oasis. Many have admired it as they passed and wondered how sand could nourish such a beautiful greensward. But it is not sand. It is the white upon which the late William Lonergan had his home. It will be remembered that when Mr. Lonergan removed his house from the corner of Douglas and Washington to the Lake Edwards bottom, that he spent a great deal of labor in filling his property. The ground was very low there, but he brought it up to grade. Now it stands there supporting the most luxuriant grass as though determined to keep green his memory. WIDOW MAY CONTEST WILL OF WILLIAM LIPE The hearing in the matter of the last will and testament of William Lipe, deceased, came up in county court this afternoon on petition to admit to probate a certain document filed by and naming J. L. Vick as executor of the estate. This will bequeaths to the widow the sum of $5 and a certain sum of cash alleged to be at that time in her possession amounting, according to the will, between $1,000 and $1,_00. The personal property and real estate of the deceased was given to a sister of the deceased, a Mrs. Smithey. It is said that William Lipe, who was a farmer in comfortable circumstances residing in the Diswood neighborhood, became estranged from his wife some time before his death and went to reside with his sister near Tamms and during his last illness refused to allow his wife to administer to or care for him, and that at this time made the will in question. It is reported that Mrs. Lipe will contest the case, and that she claims to not have had in her possession a dollar of her husband’s money at the time of his death. Another report has it that a second will may be filed which may further complicate the adjustment of the estate. There are eighteen heirs known to be interested in the estate, which amounts to a few thousand dollars in cash and real estate. (His marker in Hulen Cemetery in Alexander Co., Ill., reads: William Lipe Private in Co. A, 60 Reg. Inft. Vol. 3 Yrs. of the Reb. Died Apr. 18, 1909 Aged 70 Years. The deceased may be the same person as William A. Lipe, who married Polly Smitty on 20 May 1873, in Union Co., Ill. William Lype, 19, of Ullin, Pulaski Co., Ill., born in Ironton, N.C., enlisted on 15 Oct 1861, as a private in Co. A, 60th Illinois Infantry, and was mustered out on 14 Mar 1865, at Fayetteville, N.C. The sister may be the same person as Annie Lipke who married Wesley Smithey on 25 Mar 1883, in Alexander Co., Ill., and who is also buried in Hulen Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 18 May 1909: NICHOLAS WILLIAMS DIED THIS MORNING Old Resident of Cairo and One of the Pioneer Merchants in the Uptown Districts Nicholas Williams died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Cox, 2403 Holbrook Avenue, at 11 o’clock this forenoon. He was one of the old settlers having located in Cairo in 1857 and lived here continuously during 52 years and for 45 years he was engaged in the butcher business. He was one of the pioneer businessmen of the courthouse district, having long been located at the southeast corner of Twentieth and Washington. Mr. Williams was a native of Germany and came to the United States when 21 years of age. His age was 79 years, 7 months, 8 days. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Cox of Cairo, Mrs. F. W. Koehler of Marion, and Mrs. Crowell of Anna; and one son, Gus Williams of Cairo. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. (James A. Cox married Susan Williams on 7 Sep 1882, in Alexander Co., Ill. Frank W. Koehler married Katie Williams on 9 Apr 1883, in Alexander Co., Ill. Charles A. Crowell married Cornelia A. Williams on 16 Jan 1876, in Jackson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 19 May 1909: FUNERAL WILL BE HELD THURSDAY The funeral of the late Emmett Atherton will be held Thursday afternoon with services at the family residence conducted by Rev. Dee, pastor of the First M. E. Church of which the deceased was a member. The remains will be interred at Beech Grove Cemetery. (Emmett Atherton married Augusta Docks on 2 Jun 1896, in Alexander Co., Ill. His marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds reads: Emitt L. Atherton June 7, 1871 May 18, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) CHINAMAN’S DEATH LAID TO RAT POISON Cape Girardeau Republican: Ching Chong, the new laundryman, who came to the Cape Friday morning to work in the Broadway laundry for Yen Wah, died very suddenly Saturday night, Dr. Schultz, who attended him, pronouncing enteritis as the cause of his death. Dr. Schultz was called Saturday evening to see the sick man and found him suffering greatly with cramps and pains, but was unable to gain much information from the other excited celestials regarding the cause of his sickness, so he prescribed for him and left the laundry. Later in the night, about two hours afterwards, he was called again, but before he arrived, the Chinnaman had died. It seems that the man was sick when he came from St. Louis Friday and was advised by Yen Wah, the proprietor of the laundry, to return to St. Louis, but the sick man refused to do so. Yen Wah thinks that the man ate too much ice cream soda Saturday and that was one cause of his death. He also says that another new Chinaman who had come to the Cape last Tuesday had prepared their morning meal for them Saturday, which they ate about 9 o’clock and after which they were all sick for some time, and as rat poison was kept on a shelf in the room back of the laundry, the new cook may have used the white poisonous powder by mistake for salt. Wah says that the sick man suffered very greatly before he died and that they were all very sick. Ethel Johnson, a colored woman who works at the laundry, says that she was made very sick too, by the chop suey that the new cook had made, and it is her opinion that he got hold of the rat poison in mistake for salt. DEATH RELIEVED TWO SUFFERERS Mrs. Ollie Edeline and Emmert L. Atherton at Rest after Prolonged Illness Mrs. Ollie Edeline died at her home on Thirty-sixth Street about 1 o’clock this morning after prolonged illness. The deceased was Miss Dora Rumsey, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rumsey of this city. She was 22 years of age and the mother of two children. The other surviving members of the family are three brothers and a sister. The funeral will occur Thursday forenoon, services being conducted at the residence by Rev. J. G. Dee of the First M. E. Church at 9:30 o’clock. The interment will be at Villa Ridge cemetery. Funeral notice appears in this issue. Emmert L. Atherton died at his home, 2515 Commercial Avenue, yesterday after illness of two years’ duration resultant from an injury received while at work in the American Steam Laundry as engineer, which position he held for twelve years. The deceased was 39 years of age and is survived by his wife and two children. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. F. M. Atherton, father of the deceased, resides at Cape Girardeau, Mo. Two married sisters reside in Cairo. FUNERAL NOTICE. Edeline—Died, Wednesday, May 19, 1909, at 1:10 a.m. after illness of long duration, Mrs. Dora (Rumsey) Edeline, wife of Ollie Edeline, age 22 years. Funeral services will be held at family residence, 521 Thirty-fifth Street, at 9:30 o’clock Thursday forenoon, May 20th, conducted by Rev. J. G. Dee of the First M. E. Church. Cortege will leave residence at 10 a.m. in carriages for Villa Ridge cemetery. Friends of deceased and family invited to attend. NICHOLAS WILLIAMS FUNERAL THURSDAY The funeral of the late Nicholas Williams will be held Thursday afternoon, services being conducted at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Cox, on Holbrook Avenue, by Rev. Graham of the Calvary Baptist Church. The interment will be at Beech Grove Cemetery and a special train will convey the cortege from the foot of Fourteenth Street. The active and honorary pallbearers have been selected from among the friends of the deceased, the majority of whom were personal and business associates during many years and some of whom were among the first acquaintance he formed in Cairo fifty years ago. FUNERAL NOTICE. Williams—Died, Tuesday, May 18, 1909, Nicholas Williams, aged 79 years, 7 months, and 8 days. Funeral services will be held at the home of the deceased, the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Cox, 2405 Holbrook Avenue, Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. L. G. Graham, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church. Cortege will leave residence at 2 o’clock. Special train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 2:45 p.m. Interment at Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends of deceased and family invited to attend. FUNERAL NOTICE. Atherton—Died, this home in this city, Tuesday, May 18, 1909, at 2:50 a.m., aged 39 years, Emmett Atherton. Funeral services will be conducted at family residence, 2515 Commercial Avenue, by Rev. J. G. Dee of the First M. E. Church. Special train leaves foot of Fourteenth Street for Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends of deceased and family invited to attend. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 20 May 1909: AN OLD CITIZEN SERIOUSLY ILL Col. James S. Reardon, one of Cairo’s oldest residents, is seriously ill at St. Mary’s Infirmary, where he has made his home during the past several years. THREE FUNERALS THIS AFTERNOON Three funerals left the foot of Fourteenth Street within five minutes of each other this afternoon, two of them for Beech Grove Cemetery and the other for Villa Ridge. They were the funerals of Nicholas Williams, Emmett Atherton and Mrs. Ollie Edline. Mrs. Edline was buried at Villa Ridge. The trains were handled by the Illinois Central without confusion following No. 6 out. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 21 May 1909: CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the members of the W. O. W. and our many friends for their kindness to our beloved Emmit L. Atherton during his illness. Also for their kind words of sympathy to our recent bereavement—his death. Mrs. E. L. Atherton and Family NO TRACE YET J. J. BIGGERS Well Known Carpenter Left Home Last Friday.
John J. Biggers of 238 Twelfth Street has been missing for a week and so far
absolutely no clue to his whereabouts or his fate have been
obtained. On
Friday morning last he awakened his wife at the usual hour,
5:30 and asked if there was anything needed for breakfast.
Mrs. Biggers informed him there was not and a few minutes later he left
the house. Her
husband not returning for breakfast or during the day
greatly alarmed Mrs.
Biggers and she asked that search be made for him.
Investigation developed the fact that Mr.
Biggers walked
down Walnut Street shortly before 6 o’clock or soon after
leaving his home on Friday morning last, he having spoken to
Lee Harrison, who
resides on Walnut Street between Fifth and Sixth streets,
saying that he was going to work.
For several days Mr.
Biggers, who was
a carpenter, had been working at Solomon’s junkyard.
So far as has been learned, no one saw Mr.
Biggers after he
passed down Walnut Street.
What became of him is a problem that has been
perplexing the police and members of the Tribe of Ben Hur
who have been actively engaged in trying to locate the
missing man for a week.
The theory that perhaps he had gone to visit
relatives in Kentucky or elsewhere has been dispelled by
word from them that he was not there.
The idea that he had wandered away while out of his
mind does not coincide with the facts that no trace of him
has been found and that he had only a few cents in his
pocket when he left home.
It is feared that the man was drowned in the
backwater of the Mississippi near where he had been working
at the foot of Walnut Street.
This theory is advanced by some people well
acquainted with Mr.
Biggers and aware of the fact that he had been
despondent for several weeks because of failing health, and
did not seem to be at himself.
Mr. Biggers
was about 67 years of age, well preserved for one following
his trade. He
was a mild mannered man, inclined to be reticent, having
little to say to anyone not well acquainted with him.
He was what might be called a home man, and seldom
was away from home when not at work.
He was known to be an indulgent husband, looking most
carefully to the welfare of his wife, who is near his own
age, to whom he has been married thirty-five years.
They have resided in Cairo in the same house during
the past sixteen years.
A grown son of Mrs. Biggers, Ollie Hartley,
resided with them. SAD DEATH OF A YOUNG WIFE Sacrificed Health through Devotion to Fever-Stricken Husband—Funeral at Mound City Mound City, Ill., May 21—News of the death of Mrs. Arthur Culp of this city, which occurred in a St. Louis hospital at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, came as a great shock to the many friends of that estimable lady. Six weeks since Mr. Culp was stricken with typhoid fever and the untiring devotion of his wife who was his constant attendant proved too great a strain for her, resulting in both being patients in the hospital during the past two weeks. Mr. Culp had passed the crisis when his wife took down, and he is now convalescent. Mrs. Culp was Miss Anne Sandberg, a most popular and admirable young lady of Mound City. Her marriage to Mr. Culp at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. W. Williamson, last December was one of the social events of the season. Two sisters, Mrs. M. E. Bird and Mrs. Joseph Mertz, survive her. Mrs. Sarah Culp, mother of Mr. Culp, has been with the young people in St. Louis during the past two weeks. Mrs. A. W. Williamson and Mrs. Ed Miller, sister of Mr. Culp left this morning for St. Louis. The remains will be brought to Mound City, the funeral being conducted from here. The interment will be at Villa Ridge. (Josiah S. Mertz, 22, of Mound City, Ill., married Christina G. Sandburg, 19, of Mound City, Ill., on 14 Apr 1898, in Pulaski Co., Ill. Albert Warren Williamson, 34, born in Chicago, Ill., manufacturer in Mound City, Ill., son of David C. Williamson and Miss Dudley, married on 29 Jun 1893, at Amanda Brown’s in Union Co., Ill., Alma Inez Culp, 18, born in Union Co., Ill., daughter of Marshall Culp and Miss Brooks.—Darrel Dexter) CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our most sincere appreciation of the kindly aid and sympathy extended by friends and neighbors during the last illness and at the death of our beloved wife and daughter, the late Mrs. Dora (Rumsey) Edeline. Most sincerely, Ollie Edeline and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rumsey (John T. Rumsey married M. E. Chandler on 13 May 1880, in Hickman Co., Tenn.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL NOTICE Died, Friday, May 21, J. H. Jones, aged 57 years. Funeral services will be held at the family residence, No. 622 Thirty-fifth Street, Saturday, May 22, at 2 o’clock p.m. under the auspices of the Carpenters’ Union. Remains will be taken to the Big Four train leaving at 3:50 p.m. for Grand Chain, where interment will be made. Friends are invited to attend the services. JOHN W. KEEGAN DEAD AT EVANSVILLE John W. Keegan, representative for Southern Illinois of the Adam Roth Grocery Company of St. Louis, Mo., died at his home in Evansville, Ind., on May 10th. His death was sudden as he had made his usual visit to Cairo the Friday before his demise. Mr. Keegan leaves a wife and two daughters. He was well known to the Cairo grocery men. JOHN H. JONES DIED TODAY Succumbed after Brief Illness—Wife Died Last Fall. John H. Jones died at his home, 622 Thirty-fifth Street, about 9 o’clock this forenoon after brief illness, having survived his wife but a few months. Mrs. Jones died last October. Mr. Jones was about 55 years of age and had been a resident of Cairo during the greater part of the past twenty years and was long a sales agent and collector for the Singer Sewing Machine Co. The surviving members of the family are three sons and two daughters, all of whom are grown. A brother of the deceased resides at Grand Chain, Ill., the former home of the family. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. LIPE WILL CASE THIS AFTERNOON County Judge W. S. Dewey was holding probate court in the circuit court room this afternoon, to hear further arguments in the Lipe will case. The attorneys interested are Warder & Warder and Angus Leek, all of whom were employed by the widow of the deceased. One with the view of securing her full share of the estate and the other to plead for setting aside of the will upon the ground that the testator was not of sound mind when the will was made. It is also reported that another will bearing the signature of the deceased may be introduced. DIED THIS MORNING. Mrs. Carrie Alexander, a colored woman living at 2515 Poplar Street, died Thursday morning. She leaves a husband, George Alexander, and seven children. (The 1900 census of Twenty-fifth Street, Ward 6, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following household: George Alexander, born in January 1858 in Tennessee, laboring carpenter; Callie Alexander, his wife, born in May 1861 in Tennessee, married 19 years, mother of 10 children, 7 living; and the following children, Arthur born in July 1882 in Tennessee, Willie born in March 1885 in Illinois, Bertha born in January 1888 in Illinois, Eddie born in October 1889 in Illinois, Somy born in May 1892 in Illinois, Frankie born in February 1897 in Illinois, and Charles born in May 1899 in Illinois. The death certificate of her son, George Arthur Alexander, who died 20 Jun 1916, in East St. Louis, Ill., states her maiden name was Callie Domish. —Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 22 May 1909: MAN WAS BIGGS AND NOT BIGGERS Reported Finding of John J. Biggers Today Developed Another Story A report was circulated this afternoon that John J. Biggers had been found alive and well near Charleston, Mo. In tracing down the rumor for verification, The Citizen developed another story, which accounts for the very positive assertion of a colored man employed on the transfer running between Cairo and Birds Point. This colored man told Mrs. Biggers a couple of days since that he had seen her husband on the transfer boat with a box of tools and he could not be convinced that all of the tools the missing man had owned were then in the house. Today it was reported here that a traveling man from Cairo had seen John Biggers at Charleston yesterday. The traveler was located by The Citizen this afternoon while he was busily engaged in fixing setting poles upon the playground of his nephew. He gave the facts of the case as had been told him at Charleston in brief substantially as follows: Last Thursday evening a man with a box of tools created some excitement on the transfer steamer by attempting to jump overboard and indulged in a demonstration of temporary insanity when restrained by fellow passengers. His name was said to be John Biggers residing at one of the villages west of Charleston and who for some time past had been engaged in selling washing machines. It is understood that the local Tribe of Ben Hur is investigating the case to be certain that the reported at Charleston was not John Biggers of Cairo. The funeral and burial services of the late Mrs. Arthur Culp, who died in East St. Louis Thursday last, will take place at Villa Ridge cemetery at 2 o’clock p.m. Sunday. Special funeral train will leave Mound City at 12:30 p.m. (Mound City) JONES BURIED AT NEW GRAND CHAIN The funeral services for the late John H. Jones were held this afternoon at the family residence, 622 Thirty-fifth Street. The local branch of the United Carpenters and Joiners of North America conducted the funeral, the deceased having long been a member of the union although not working at his trade. The remains were shipped by Burke & Blaine via the Big Four this afternoon to New Grand Chain, Ill., where they were interred in the family burial ground. STRAWBERRY PICKER DIED OF LOCKJAW A colored woman named Matilda Hodge of Metropolis, who was picking berries on the farm of W. H. Leidigh near Mound City, died Friday from lock jaw resulting from stepping on a nail. She was quite well to do and had a few hundred dollars insurance in the Metropolitan Insurance Company. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere thanks to our many friends for their many acts of kindness to our beloved husband and father during his late illness, and for their words of sympathy to us in our bereavement. Mrs. N. Williams and Family FUNERAL NOTICE. Mrs. Callie Alexander, wife of George Alexander, died Thursday, May 20, at 6 o’clock a.m., aged 49 years. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and seven children and a host of friends. The bereaved family has lost a loving mother and wife. The funeral will be held at the C. M. E. church Sunday, May 23, at 1 o’clock p.m. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 24 May 1909: DEATH OF WOMAN AT BIRDS POINT Mrs. Cecil Bennett died at her home in Birds Point this morning. The deceased was 24 years of age and the wife of W. A. Bennett, an employee of the Cotton Belt Railroad. The funeral will be held Tuesday. The funeral services of the late Mrs. Arthur Culp were held yesterday afternoon at the Villa Ridge cemetery, Rev. Alex Monroe officiating. DEATH FOLLOWS SCARLET FEVER Mae S. Downs, aged 11 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Downs of 1512 Poplar Street, died Sunday afternoon. The child had just passed through a spell of scarlet fever and seemingly was recovered when she suffered a relapse and typhoid fever developed during the past week. The remains will be shipped this evening to Meadville, Pa., for interment. Mr. Downs is a well-known lumberman who has made his home in Cairo for some years past. FINAL REPORTS IN KLINE ESTATES In the probate section of the county court this afternoon, final reports were received in the estate of the late John Kline and in the estate of the late Mrs. Barbara Kline. The latter was the grandmother of the former. Peter Lind was administrator of both estates. The reports were approved and the administrator ordered discharged. McCLURE DENTIST DIED SUNDAY Dr. M. L. Wilkerson Passed Away at Hospital at Cape Girardeau Dr. M. L. Wilkerson of McClure died at the hospital at Cape Girardeau Sunday night. He was taken there a week ago for treatment. He leaves a widow who was Cora McClure, daughter of the late S. M. P. McClure. NEGRO SHOT WOMAN SATURDAY NIGHT A playful scuffle ended in a shooting affair Saturday evening at 314 Twenty-first Street. A negro named Will Herron shot and seriously wounded a negress, Lizzie Jenkins, who had asked him for a dime, claiming he owed her that amount. Herron began scuffling with the woman on the porch and followed her into the house, where the shooting occurred. According to the story of Lena Freeman, another colored woman residing in the same house, there were no witnesses to the shooting except Herron and the woman shot. After the shooting Herron ran, with several negroes in pursuit. Constable Dilliard, colored, arrested him on Twenty-second Street and took him to the county jail. KILLED ON BRIDGE BY PASSENGER TRAIN John Grissom of Bardwell, Ky., was struck by a Mobile & Ohio Passenger train about noon today near the east end of the bridge approach and within a few yards of the river span of the Illinois Central bridge at North Cairo. The man was killed instantly and his body badly mangled. Reports are conflicting regarding the cause of the accident. It is reported both that he was attempting to get on or off the train. Coroner McManus held an inquest this afternoon. The remains were removed to Falconer’s undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. Relatives of the deceased arrived here from Bardwell this afternoon to take charge of the remains. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 25 May 1909: FRANK GOATEY DIED AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS Frank Goatey died at 10:30 o’clock this forenoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Frank Fry, 2211 Walnut Street, after an illness of two weeks’ duration from typhoid fever. He was 42 years of age and unmarried. His occupation was steamboating, his last run having been on the towboat Alice Brown. Formerly he was a member of the city fire department. His sister, Mrs. Fry; and one brother, Joseph Goatey; are the only surviving members of the family. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. (Frank W. Fry married Mary A. Goatey on 6 Jul 1891, Alexander Co., Ill. His marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads: Frank A. Goatey 1867-1909.—Darrel Dexter) GRISSOM KILLED BY I. C. FREIGHT The coroner’s jury in the case of the death of John Grissom, who was killed on the bridge approach yesterday afternoon, found that the deceased came to his death through his own carelessness in attempting to board an extra freight train southbound on the Illinois Central railroad and that the deceased was a treasurer upon railroad property at the time of his death. The evidence of witnesses, who identified the dead man, was to the effect that he had been in Cairo since last Saturday and was under the influence of liquor, although not to such extent, in their judgment, that he should not know what he was doing. One of his companions said he had warned Grissom to not to try to board the train as it was going too fast and that when he attempted to catch the ladder on a car he missed it and went under the wheels. Grissom was 26 years of age, is survived by his father and three younger brothers. The remains were shipped to Bardwell, Ky., last night from Falconer’s undertaking establishment at direction of the father of the deceased, who arrived here yesterday afternoon in response to a message informing him that his son had been hurt. The young man had no regular employment and spent much of his time in Cairo. (His marker in Old Bardwell Cemetery in Carlisle Co., Ky., reads: Charles Grissom Mar. 24, 1890 May 20, 1911 J. H. Grissom Sept. 26, 1880 May 24, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 26 May 1909: LEGAL WAR OVER NEGRO’S BODY Colored Undertakers Involved in Replevin Suit—Wife and Mother Order Burial at Different Places The average human being is fortunate to be assured of one earthly resting place wherein his form of clay may disseminate undisturbed and return to dust most peacefully. Though it matters little now to Richard Gill, there are two yawning graves awaiting his remains, but whether his last resting place will be in Illinois or Arkansas is yet to be decided by the court. Richard Gill was a colored man, 30 years of age, who died at his home, 2022 Sycamore Street, Tuesday morning. He had provided himself with assurance of a decent burial by maintaining an insurance policy for a small amount, and this probably has something to do with the question as to his last resting place. The insurance policy is made payable to his mother who resides in Arkansas, and she ordered L. S. Williams, a colored undertaker, who recently established business at 1913 Poplar Street, to send the remains to her. Gill’s wife, from whom it is said he had been separated for some time past, took charge of his personal effects a few minutes before he expired and she ordered William Hughes, another colored undertaker at 915 Poplar Street, to take charge of the remains. Undertaker Williams was first to arrive and embalmed the body for shipment to Arkansas. Later, Undertaker Hughes demanded the body and secured it on writ of replevin. This forenoon Undertaker Williams secured a burial permit for shipment of the body according to instructions. The mother of the dead man wired that she will come to Cairo to claim the body. Probably she will also file proof that she is the lawful beneficiary named in the insurance policy. (The 1900 census of Commercial Avenue, Ward 7, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following household: Richard Gill, born in November 1872, in Georgia, steamboat cook; Eliza Gill, wife, born in August 1875 in Mississippi, married 2 years. The 1910 census of Douglas St., Ward 3, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following household: Lizzie Gill, 34, born in Mississippi, widow, mother of one child, restaurant keeper; Amelia L. Gill, 8, born in Illinois, daughter.—Darrel Dexter) MAYNARD PARKER DIED IN THE WEST Word Received That He Passed Away En Route to Seattle. While aboard a steamer en route from Los Angeles to Seattle, Maynard Parker, son of Mr. L. P. Parker, manager of the Halliday Hotel, passed away. This information was received today in a brief telegraphic message. No particulars were given. The news was sent by Mrs. Parker, the young man’s mother, to his father. Maynard Parker has been making his home in Los Angeles for some time. It was not known by Cairo relatives that he was in poor health and the news of his death comes as a shock. He leaves a widow. (The California Death Index shows that Maynard Parker, 35, died 25 May 1909 at San Francisco, Calif.—Darrel Dexter) DR. WILKERSON DIES SUDDENLY IN HOSPITAL Concerning the death of Dr. M. L. Wilkerson at Cape Girardeau, the Republican of that place Monday says: Dr. M. L. Wilkerson, a farmer living near McClure, Ill., died at the hospital last evening about 8 o’clock. He had been in poor health for several months, but his death came suddenly and without expectation. Last Thursday Dr. Wilkerson was brought to the hospital by his wife. He seemed to be suffering from a bilious attack more than anything, but for several months had been affected with a catarrhal complaint. Saturday afternoon he had improved so much that Mrs. Wilkerson went home to spend Sunday, expecting to return this morning. Sunday evening Dr. Wilkerson ate a little supper and seemed as well as ever. About 8 o’clock he called the nurse and complained of being sick at the stomach, but before she could do anything for him, he expired. Dr. Rosenthal, who attended him, stated this morning that death was due to a heart attack. FUNERAL OF FRANK GOATEY HELD TODAY The funeral service for the late Frank Goatey was conducted at the home of his sister, Mrs. Frank Fry, 2211 Walnut Street, this afternoon by Rev. J. J. Gillen of St. Joseph’s parish. The remains were interred at Villa Ridge, the cortege leaving the foot of Fourteenth Street on a special train via the Illinois Central. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 27 May 1909: CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends who were so thoughtful and attentive during the illness and upon the death of our brother, Frank Goatey. Their kindness will never be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fry Joseph Goatey Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 31 May 1909: BAD NEGRO SHOT BY POLICE OFFICER Frank Conners Pumped Full of Lead by Officer Gus Johnson NEGRO VIOLATED STAY AND WAS ARRESTED Killing Occurred at Nineteenth and Commercial While Officer Was Taking Man to Jail Frank Conners, one of the most desperate and dangerous characters that ever operated in this part of the country, was shot and killed by Patrolman Gus Johnson, one of the colored police officers, about 8 o’clock Saturday evening at the corner of Nineteenth Street and Commercial Avenue. About a month ago, Conners and another negro started a fight in Smith Brothers Saloon at Thirteenth and Poplar streets. When Officers Carmody and Hofheinz entered the place, Conners turned his attention to them, attempting to get a shot at Carmody, who closed in on the negro and clubbed him into submission, then with assistance took him to jail. For this bad break Conners got off easy; he was fined the limit for carrying concealed weapons and vagrancy. He begged for a stay and promised to keep away from Cairo and left here a few days later. Last week, Chief Egan received a letter from Conners at St. Louis in which he asked to be allowed to return here and making promises to behave himself; the next evening Conners called at the chief’s home during the supper hour and was told that he could not stay in Cairo unless he expected to serve the jail sentence hanging over him and keep out of trouble hereafter. Conners remained in hiding until Friday, when Chief Egan was informed of his presence and issued orders to the officers to arrest Conners on sight. When Officer Johnson came upon him Saturday evening, Conners quietly submitted to arrest and started down the street peaceably. Knowing the prisoner to be desperate and tricky, Johnson asked James Dillard, colored, a county constable to accompany him. Conners jerked away from the officer, saying: “I’m gone;” and is said to have put his hand back as though reaching for a weapon. Officer Johnson then emptied his revolver at Conners, killing him instantly. The killing created much excitement, especially among the colored people who knew Conners. The majority of them had no regrets and so expressed themselves. The dead negro had terrorized many of his race, and those with whom he occasionally came in contact were afraid of him. Conners had served a sentence of fourteen years in the penitentiary for killing a negro with a bottle in a saloon at Fourteenth and Ohio streets during Mayor Woodward’s administration. Like most dangerous criminals, he was a model convict and got full credit off his time. Immediately after being released, he returned to Cairo and resumed his old tactics as a bully, worked only when he thought necessary or advisable. Numerous holdup stunts were charged against him, but his victims were either unable to identify him or were afraid to appear against him in court. This fact explains why the police were often unable to rid the city of bad characters, except on charge of vagrancy, Patrolman Johnson was relieved from duty and detained at headquarters pending the result of the coroner’s inquest which was set for 2 o’clock this afternoon. JURY PROBES DEATH OF FRANK CONNERS In the city council chamber this afternoon, Coroner McManus conducted the inquest to investigate the death of Frank Conners, who was killed by Officer Gus Johnson Saturday evening. A jury composed of Thomas Galvin, Claude Shaunnessy, Hal Sullivan, Abe Peebles, Ed Moore, and R. A. Davis was empaneled and the evidence of nine witnesses was taken, including that of Johnson himself. One of the witnesses testified that Conners had a gun earlier in the day and had flashed it. The jury exonerated Officer Johnson. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 1 Jun 1909: MUSTERED INTO SILENT ARMY Capt. Isaac Clements Responded to Last Call on Memorial Day Capt. Isaac Clements, for thirty years one of Carbondale’s most prominent citizens, and for the past ten years governor of the National Soldiers’ Home at Danville, died at his home there about 9 o’clock Monday morning, after a several months’ illness with Bright’s disease. He was a native of Franklin County, Ind., and was 72 years of age. After graduating from DuPauw University in 1859, he removed to Carbondale, Ill., there engaged in practice of law in 1860, and considered it his home until he removed to Danville in 1899 to assume the duties as superintendent of the Soldiers’ Home. During the Civil War he served in the Ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry with distinction, being mustered out with rank of captain. After the war, he resumed his law practice in Carbondale and entered politics, holding a number of important appointive positions under state and federal governments. He was elected to Congress in 1872 on the Republican ticket and served one term. He was a prominent and active member of the G. A. R. and for many years no soldiers’ reunion was complete without the presence of “Ike Clements.” (Isaac Clements, 24, a native of Brookville, Franklin Co., Ind., lawyer in Carbondale, Ill., enlisted 27 Jul 1861, at Cairo, Ill., in Co. G, 9th Illinois Infantry, and was mustered out 20 Aug 1864, at Springfield, Ill. In 1922 the remains of Col. Isaac Clements were disinterred from Danville National Home for Volunteer Soldiers and reinterred in Spring Hill Cemetery in Danville, Vermillion Co., Ill. His marker there reads: Capt. Isaac Clements Co. C 9 Ill. Inf.—Darrel Dexter) FRANK CONNERS BURIED TODAY The funeral of Frank Conners, the negro killed Saturday evening by Patrolman Gus Johnson, was held this forenoon from the establishment of William Hughes, the colored undertaker. The remains were buried at Beechwood Cemetery, this afternoon. An examination of Conners’ body revealed the fact that every one of the six shots fired at him were effective, three of them in the head and face. AGED CITIZEN OF PULASKI DEAD J. W. Rowley Passed Away at 2 O’clock This Morning At 2 o’clock this morning death came to end the suffering of Mr. J. W. Rowley of Pulaski, for many years a merchant of that village. He had been in poor health for some time and very recently was a patient at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Pulaski, and the remains will be buried at Villa Ridge. Friends are invited to attend the services. (His marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge, Ill., reads: Mary H. Rowly Dec. 26, 1840 June 26, 1916 J. W. Rowly Apr. 5, 1822 June 1, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 2 Jun 1909: DEATH RESULT OF HEART FAILURE The remains of Maynard Parker, who died suddenly while on an ocean trip to Seattle, were buried at Los Angeles Tuesday. Mr. L. P. Parker of the Halliday, learns that his son’s death was the result of heart failure, probably caused by sea sickness. He was unaccompanied by any member of his family when he started on the sea voyage from Los Angeles to Seattle, and died on the steamer Admiral Sampson, when he had been on board about 24 hours. The remains were put off at San Francisco and sent back to Los Angeles. TWIN GIRLS DIE FEW HOURS APART Little Birdie and Bertha Terrell, the four months old twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Terrell of 4008 Elm Street, died within a few hours of each other, and were buried today at Beech Grove Cemetery by Burke & Blaine. One of the little girls died at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon and the other yesterday noon. The father works at the Singer factory. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 3 Jun 1909: CLEMENTS FUNERAL AT DANVILLE WEDNESDAY Remains of the late Gov. Isaac Clements of the Soldiers’ Home will be buried with full military honors in the Home cemetery Wednesday afternoon. This was decided upon Tuesday morning and general orders respecting the governor’s death and arrangements for the funeral were issued during the afternoon.—Danville Commercial-News Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 5 Jun 1909: Mr. and Mrs. Myron Jones have returned to their home in Blytheville, Miss. They were called here recently by the death of the former’s father, James Jones, whose death occurred recently. FUNERAL HELD TODAY FROM FUTURE CITY Funeral services were conducted this forenoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schmany for their child, aged 14 months, who died on Thursday. Mr. Schammy is employed at the Chicago Mill and the family resides on the Sycamore Street road. The interment was at Villa Ridge this afternoon, the cortege going in carriages. LATE J. W. ROWLEY ONCE LIVED HERE Was the Oldest Resident of Pulaski—Came from England to America in 1841 The late J. W. Rowley, whose death at his home in Pulaski was mentioned in The Citizen several days since, was a resident of Cairo for some years during and after the Civil War, coming here from Covington, Ky., where he located upon emigrating from England in 1841. He was one of the oldest men in Pulaski County at the time of his death and universally respected by all who knew him. In him one found all the admirable traits of a mild-mannered country gentleman of means with enough of the characteristics of a typical Englishman to make him a most striking personality. In an obituary notice the Mounds Headlight gives the following: James William Rowley was born in Woolwich in the county of Kent, England, April 5, 1822, and died at his home in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Illinois, on June 1st, 1909, aged 87 years, 1 month, and 27 days. He was baptized in the Episcopal Church of his native place on May 30, 1822, and has never changed his church relationship. In 1841 he came to America and located in Covington, Ky., until 1861, when he removed to Cairo, Ill., and six years afterwards he came to Pulaski, where he has resided since. Funeral services were held at the home last Wednesday, the Rev. J. H. Runalls of the Mounds Congregational Church being the officiating minister, the text used being Gen. 49:33, “And when Jacob had made an end of commanding his sons, he gathered up his feet into the bed and yielded up the ghost and was gathered with his fathers.” A special train was run from Cairo for the accommodation of the many friends who were anxious to show their respect for the deceased and sympathy with the bereaved wife and family. The funeral party went to Villa Ridge on the special and the body was laid to rest in the family lot of that beautiful cemetery, the choir singing sweetly: “Jesus Lover of My Soul,” while the casket slowly descended to the place prepared for it. A widow, three daughters, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren remain to mourn his loss besides a large circle of sympathizing friends and acquaintances. (Both the 1870 and 1880 censi of Pulaski Co., Ill., record his name as Joseph Rowley. Joseph W. Rowley married Mrs. Mary Gilkey on 23 May 1877, in Marion Co., Ill. His wife in the 1870 census was Hulda Rowley, a native of New York.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 7 Jun 1909: TWO MISSOURI MEN HELD IN CONTEMPT Failed to Deliver Property to Administrator of George Bradley’s Estate—Will Filed for Probate Charles Caldwell and Henry Caldwell, living across the Mississippi River, are declared to be in contempt of the probate court of Alexander County and an attachment for their appearance in court to explain why they have not complied with the order of Judge W. S. Dewey whereby they were directed to deliver over to Joseph Gotthart, administrator of the estate of George Bradley, deceased, certain property in their possession alleged to have been in the personal property of said George Bradley at the time of his death and entrusted to the keeping of Charles and Henry Caldwell. The last will and testament of Lula Williamson, deceased, was filed for probate on Saturday in the county court, and the hearing was set for July 2. NEW VICTIM OF KENTUCKY FEUD Ed Callahan, Follower of Judge Hargis, Shot from Ambush Today. TRAGEDY STARTS FEUD AFRESH Battalion of Militia Ordered in Breathitt County to Preserve Order. Jackson, Ky., June 7.—Ed Callahan, sheriff of Breathitt County, and a noted feudist, was fatally shot today. It is not known who did the shooting. Callahan was sitting in his store when he was shot. Authorities are instituting a search today to learn the identity of the shooter. Callahan was the right-hand man to Judge Hargis, the feudist who was killed by his son. Callahan had several feuds of his own. Callahan was a former sheriff of Breathitt County and an ally of Judge Hargis, when Hargis was a leader in numerous feuds. He was shot from ambush at his store today and mortally wounded. The assassin was concealed in a coal bank. It is believed a battalion of national guards will be ordered to Breathitt County to keep order. Callahan’s followers declare they will kill every adherent of the Cockrell-Deaton faction. Callahan had known for some time that his life was in danger. OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF LATE DR. SULLIVAN The April issue of the Monthly Bulletin of the Illinois State Board of Health published at Springfield under direction of the board, contained the following obituary notice of the late Dr. J. C. Sullivan of Cairo: James Cyril Sullivan We regret to announce the death of Dr. James Cyrill Sullivan, which took place on March 12, 1909. Dr. Sullivan was a member of the Illinois State Board of Health from 1898 to 1908, when his physical condition prevented him from further serving on the Board. Dr. Sullivan was born at Weston on the Humber, York County, Ontario, December 17th, 1844. His first medical studies were begun at St. Louis, Mo. In 1867 and 1868 under the famous physician and surgeon Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who conducted the McDowell Medical College. He was unable to continue his studies owing to his financial condition, being compelled to work in the interim to enable him to again take up his chosen studies. In the year 1871, he entered the Louisville Medical College and was graduated from that institution the following year. From April 1872 until January 1903, Dr. Sullivan was an active energetic physician of Cairo, Illinois. Dr. Sullivan died from phthisis pulmonalis. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hannah Sullivan of Cairo, Illinois, and one son, Dr. James A. Sullivan of East St. Louis, Illinois. FORMER CAIRO BARBER IS DEAD George Wise Passed Away in Chicago May 15th. George Wise, for many years a well-known Cairo barber, died in Chicago on May 15th. For more than 25 years he had a shop at Sixth and Railroad Street. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and a son, Mrs. J. J. Ryan of St. Louis, Mo., Misses Clara and Theresa Wise and Richard K. Wise of Chicago. He was a member of Cairo lodge Knight of Honor. (His death certificate states that George Wise, 66, born in Pennsylvania, died 15 May 1909, in Chicago, Cook Co., Ill., and was buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter) The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Stout died Saturday morning at their home on Poplar Street (Mound City). The remains were taken to Vienna Saturday afternoon for burial. (Claude Stout, 22, of Valley Recluse, Ill., son of Henry Stout, married on 24 Nov 1897, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Katie Mahonie, 23, of Valley Recluse, Ill., daughter of T. C. Mahoney.—Darrel Dexter) OLD RESIDENT SERIOUSLY ILL Mrs. Newton Rice is very low at the home of Mr. W. L. Bristol on Walnut Street. She has been ill for a number of weeks and it is feared that she cannot long survive. Her daughter, Miss Ella Rice, is a patient in the hospital at Anna. Older residents will remember them well although they have dropped out of the public eye in recent years. Mr. Rice was the junior partner in the firm of Lancaster & Rice. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 8 Jun 1909: DESERTED WIFE WILL LIVE WITH DAUGHTER Having abandoned hope of finding any trace of her missing husband, John J. Biggers, who strolled away from his home on Twelfth Street early one morning several weeks since and seems to have walked off the earth at the foot of Walnut Street. Mrs. Biggers has decided to return home with her daughter, Mrs. Wright, residing at Kankakee, Ill. Mr. Biggers is far advanced in years and the shock of her husband’s sudden disappearance has been a severe strain from which she is quite feeble. DIED IN ST. LOUIS Frank Keane, who died in Mt. St. Rose Hospital, St. Louis, Thursday, June 3, was buried Sunday afternoon in Calvary Cemetery there. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends. He leaves a wife and four children besides two brothers, Joseph of St. Louis and Henry of Chicago; and two sisters, Mrs. Dan Manning and Mrs. J. B. Brewer; and his mother, all of Cairo. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 9 Jun 1909: CALLAHAN’S CONDITION SAID TO BE HOPELESS Jackson, Ky., June 9.—The condition of Ed Callahan, who was shot from ambush is serious today and attending physicians declare that there is no hope for him. As a last resort, he may be taken to a hospital in Lexington. Govan Smith, head of the Smith feudists, and his brother, Elisha Smith, and Levi Johnson, are in jail today charged with complicity in the attempted assassination of Callahan. A posse is looking for Asbury Spicer, former participant of the Marcum assassination, and John Smith, who eloped with the former wife of Callahan. The feud between the Smiths and Callahan involves Callahan’s domestic troubles. FUNERAL OF MRS. NEWTON RICE Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Newton Rice, who died Tuesday, were held this afternoon at the Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. S. Buchanan. The pallbearers were chosen from the older residents who were acquainted with the family, William White, Charles Lancaster, William Schatz, Phillip Lehning, Thomas J. Kerth and Louis Kaha. William Miller received a message Sunday evening advising him of his brother’s death in Chicago. (Ullin) Moses Moore, a colored minister of Cairo, died Friday and was buried here (Ullin) Sunday. He was a minister here of the Baptist church several years ago. (Moses Moore married Ella Wallace on 11 May 1874, in Pulaski Co., Ill. The 1880 and 1900 censi of Ullin, Pulaski Co., Ill., record Moses Moore, first as a worker in a saw mill and then as minister. He was born in 1854 in Alabama. His wife, Ella Moore, was born in 1860 in Tennessee. Their children were Charles Albert Moore born in February 1875 and Francis “Frank” E. Moore born in August 1877.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 11 Jun 1909: Lightning Wednesday afternoon killed W. C. Etherton, a farmer of Jackson County, as he was driving into his barn from the field. He was 70 years old and had farmed in Jackson County all his life. (William C. Etherton married Sarah F. Whitlow on 25 Feb 1864, in Jackson Co., Ill. His marker in Antioch Cemetery in Union Co., Ill., reads: W. C. Etherton Dec. 1, 1844 June 9, 1909 Frances Etherton his wife Dec. 20, 1844- At Rest.—Darrel Dexter) C. T. Leavett, a flagman on a work train on the Iron Mountain, was killed near Fordyce Thursday morning. It is believed that he was asleep on the track. Mr. W. M. Hurt and family were called to Indianapolis today by the death of Mr. Hurt’s mother, Mrs. Margaret Hurt. She was 74 years of age. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. S. T. Sumpter, where she died this morning. The funeral will probably occur Sunday. NEGRO HELD FOR MURDER OF WOMAN Coroner McManus held an inquest at the court house today in the matter of the death of Lizzie Jenkins, a colored woman, who died at the hospital Wednesday night. On the evening of May 22, the woman was shot at her home, 314 ½ Twenty-first Street, in a scuffle with one Phillip Herron. The jury recommended that Herron be held until discharged by due process of law, the woman’s death having resulted from the gunshot wound. Herron was arrested soon after the shooting by Constable Dillard and has since been in the county jail. AGED VETERAN FAILING FAST The condition of Col. J. S. Rearden has become so alarming during the past few days that his death is expected at any time. His daughter, Miss Harriet, has been summoned from Philadelphia and has wired that she expects to reach Cairo tomorrow evening. Miss Rearden visited her father recently. The Colonel is far advanced in years and owing to his feeble condition has made his home at St. Mary’s Infirmary for several years. CAPT. A. F. WHITE AT DEATH’S DOOR Well-Known Marion Citizen Is Very Low Marion, Ill., June 11.—Amzi F. White, a veteran of the Civil War and one of the most widely known real estate dealers of Southern Illinois, is ill and his death is believed to be but a few hours distant. Mr. White is a son of the late Col. John H. White of the Thirty-first Illinois Volunteer Infantry, who was killed in the siege of Fort Donaldson. The son was 16 years old when the news of his father’s death reached Marion. In spite of his youth, with the assistance of Gen. John A. Logan and other personal friends, he was allowed to go to the front and take the place of his fallen father. He served during the remainder of the war and made an enviable record. He has been in the real estate business for many years, handling coal lands exclusively. Some of the largest coal land deals in the Southern Illinois fields were made by him. He has a wife but no children. (Amzi F. White, 18, born in Johnson Co., Ill., farmer, of Marion, Williamson Co., Ill., enlisted 10 Feb 1864, at Carbondale, Ill., as a private in Co. C, 31st Illinois Infantry, and was mustered out 19 Jul 1865, at Louisville, Ky. Amzi F. White married Nannie L. Pulley on 26 Apr 1871, in Williamson Co., Ill. His marker in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion, Ill., reads: Amzi F. White Sept. 4, 1847 June 12, 1909 Nannie L. White Sept. 14, 1851 Aug. 31 1916 Uncle Zi and Aunt Nan.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 12 Jun 1909: COL. J. S. REARDEN DIED AT MIDNIGHT An Old Settler, Respected Citizen and Faithful Public Official SERVED COUNTRY DURING TWO WARS Member of Masonic Fraternity—Funeral May Be Held Sunday Afternoon Col. J. S. Rearden, an old settler in Cairo, a veteran of two wars, faithful public official, and long one of the leading citizens, died at midnight Friday at St. Mary’s Infirmary, where he had made his home during the past several years owing to his feeble condition from the infirmities of age. Until within the past month he had been able, upon pleasant days, to walk downtown and mingle with old friends. He was very methodical in his habits and with a military precision executed the routine duties of the day even after having retired from active service as city comptroller six years ago. Col. Rearden served with distinction as a soldier during the Mexican War, and at the opening of the Civil War this service was duly recognized when he was commissioned as colonel of volunteers. He was later honored by being placed upon the pension roll as a veteran of two wars, which provided for him a comfortable living during his declining years. Col. Rearden was twice married and has survived all his beloved ones except one daughter, Miss Harriet, who resides in Philadelphia and there is a deaconess in charge at an Episcopalian hospital. Three grandchildren are living, one of whom is a trained nurse and associated with her aunt in the hospital at Philadelphia. The others are men and married. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Sloo of this city are distant relatives of Col. Rearden by marriage. Col. Rearden came to Cairo before the Civil War and was engaged in mercantile business, later associated with river interests, and some years later conducted a profitable insurance agency. He served the city in various offices of responsibility and was never found wanting in the trust reposed in him; he performed his duties faithfully and with the same scrupulous care which he would have devoted to his personal affairs. During the greater part of twenty-five years he served as city comptroller. Col. Rearden was nearing the close of his eighty-second year, having been born in October 1827. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, being affiliated with Cairo Lodge, No. 237 A. F. & A. M., Cairo Chapter No. 71, R. A. M., and Cairo Commandery No. 13, Knights Templar. The funeral will probably be held Sunday afternoon, conducted by Cairo Lodge, but final arrangements cannot be determined until the arrival of the daughter this evening. The funeral services will be held at the Church of the Redeemer at Sixth Street and Washington at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Babcock officiating. The remains will be interred in the family burial plot at Beech Grove Cemetery with Masonic honors. Formal notice appears in The Citizen this evening. (James Sidall Rearden married Achsah Ann Leech on 7 Feb 1849, in Gallatin Co., Ill. James S. Rearden was 2nd lieutenant of Co. G, 3rd Illinois Infantry during the Mexican War. James S. Rearden, 34, born in Carmi, White Co., Ill., merchant of Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., Ill., enlisted as colonel in the 29th Illinois Infantry on 19 Aug 1861, at Camp Butler, Ill., and resigned 15 Apr 1862.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 14 Jun 1909: BURNED TO DEATH IN HOTEL FIRE Alf. P. Berry, Timber Man, Lost Life in Fire at Wickliffe The Russell House, standing on the public square at Wickliffe, was destroyed by fire, which broke out at midnight Saturday night. Alf. P. Berry, who occupied a front room on the second floor, was burned to death. The flames caught from the meat market of J. H. Myers on the ground floor and spread rapidly. The fire department was able to save adjoining property and to put out the fire, but not until the flames had practically destroyed the hotel. Berry’s charred body was found in the ruins. It was shipped to Morganfield, Ky., his old home. He was a timber man and was well known around Wickliffe. The hotel was an old landmark of Wickliffe. It was conducted by Mrs. Alf. Russell and occupied the rear and upper story of the building. The loss is estimated at $2,500. (Alfred Berry was born about 1853 and was the son of David Berry and Lorella Reed. On 16 Jul 1909, in Morganfield, Ky., Mrs. W. D. McCarty and Mrs. B. M. Hart, heirs of the late A. T. Berry, asked that his sister, Mrs. Lida B. Rose, be appointed administratrix of his estate.—Darrel Dexter) FAY McGILL’S FATHER DEAD Clinton, Ill., June 14.—W. W. Graham died this morning of heart disease. He was the father of Fay Graham McGill, a prominent figure in the McGill murder trial. (William W. Graham married Hattie Cushman on 11 Dec 1862, in DeWitt Co., Ill. William Wallace Graham married Rose E. Edministon on 31 Jan 1878, in DeWitt Co., Ill. His obituary in the 18 Jun 1909, Clinton Register reported that William Wallace Graham was born 23 Nov 1837, in Warren Co., Ohio, the son of Samuel Graham. The murder trial concerned the death of Pet Gandy McGill, who was killed May 30, 1907. She was the former wife of Fred McGill, who soon afterward married Fay Graham.—Darrel Dexter) WISHED FOR GUN, GOT AND USED IT Jealous Negress Poured String of Lead in Her Man with His Own Pistol “Wish I had a gun, I’d shoot you.” Such is the remark alleged to have been made by Bernice Shelby to Ed Sanford, her common law husband, at their home of Fifth Street last night. And to Sanford is accredited the reply: “There’s mine under the pillow.” Whether the dialogue be quoted correctly or not, the fact remains that the woman emptied the contents of Sanford’s revolver into his body while he lay in bed about 11 o’clock. The negro was dangerously wounded and in a critical condition today. The negress, who is a very light mulatto and has been known to pass for white, disappeared immediately after the shooting and no trace of her has been found by the police. Jealousy is said to have been the cause of the shooting owing to the attentions Sanford had paid to some younger members of an excursion party on the river Sunday evening. (Wesley Shelby married Effie Brooks on 16 Nov 1880, in Alexander Co., Ill. This may refer to Bernice Shelby, who is in the 1900 and 1910 censi of Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., in the household of her father, John Wesley Shelby. Bernice Shelby Wilson was born 21 May 1882, in Cairo, Ill., the daughter of Effy Brooks Shelby, according to her Social Security application. —Darrel Dexter) Capt. A. F. White of Marion died Saturday afternoon, after an illness of several months. He was a veteran of the Civil War and a widely known real estate man. BURIED SUNDAY AT BEECH GROVE The funeral of the late Col. J. S. Rearden held Sunday afternoon was largely attended by the members of the Masonic fraternity, Grand Army and other friends of the deceased. The body lay in state at the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine during the forenoon and was viewed by many persons. An escort of the Masonic lodges accompanied the remains to the Church of the Redeemer, where services were held by the Rev. George M. Babcock at 2 p.m. The cortege was conveyed by special train to Beech Grove Cemetery and interred in the family burial ground with Masonic honors. NO INHERITANCE TAX DUE ON MILLER ESTATE County Court in the probate session Saturday received the report of the appraisers appointed to examine the estate of the late John A. Miller to ascertain the amount of inheritance due that might be due and claimed by the State of Illinois. Upon examining the report, the county found that no inheritance tax was due upon the estate and entered an order in accordance therewith. Millie Arnold, as guardian of Augusta Casen, minor heir of Hannibal Clark, field final report and was discharged from further care. Blanche E. Stewart, as guardian of William C. Easler, filed report which was approved and petition for allowance for education, etc., was granted. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 16 Jun 1909: NOTICE A. O. H. A special meeting of the A. O. H. is called for 8 o’clock tonight at St. Patrick’s Hall to make arrangements for the funeral of our late brother, Thomas Darmody. James McCormick, President HELD INQUEST ON DEATH OF BABY Coroner’s Jury Recommended That State’s Attorney Take Action in Behalf of Child Mother A case was brought to the attention of Coroner James McManus last evening when he was asked to issue a death certificate for a girl child aged three weeks, which caused him to suspect something wrong in connection with the case, and he therefore summoned a jury to inquire into the matter. Careful examination satisfied the coroner and the jury that the baby’s death was due to natural causes and probably insufficient nourishment and care. In verdict setting forth these facts, the jury recommended that the State’s Attorney take cognizance of the facts in the case and prosecute the betrayer of the child mother, a colored girl only fourteen years of age. THOMAS DARMODY DIED EARLY THIS MORNING Thomas Darmody died at 1:25 a.m. Wednesday at the family residence, 22154 Washington Avenue, after an illness of more than a year. The deceased was 62 years of age and had resided in Cairo about forty years. He was a native of County Tipperary, Ireland, emigrated to America when a boy, settling at Boston, Mass., from whence he came to Cairo. For several years he was employed by the late G. D. Williamson at the Boat Store and then entered the car department of the Illinois Central, working as car foreman in the passenger yards for a continuous period of 32 years, having remained at his post until compelled to retire on account of failing health. He was a charter member of the Cairo lodge of Ancient Order of Hibernians, also a member of the Catholic Knights and Ladies of America. The surviving members of his family are his wife, six sons—George, Edward, Thomas, William, Richard and Robert; a daughter—Mrs. F. M. Rush; and one sister, Mrs. John O’Donnell of this city. Two daughters of the deceased have died within the past eighteen months. The funeral will occur Friday morning. The interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge. (Thomas Darmody married Anastatia Farrell on 27 Apr 1880, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) INFANT DAUGHTER DIED LAST NIGHT The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kinslow of Union Street died at midnight last night of infantile trouble aged eighteen months. The funeral was held this afternoon and the remains interred at Beech Grove. (The 1910 census of Union Street, Ward 7, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following household: George Kinslow, 47, born in Kentucky, married 25 years, box mill laborer; Mamie Kinslow, wife, 49, born in Kentucky; Mamie L. Kinslow, 17, daughter, born in Kentucky, seamstress at overall factory; and Jodie Kinslow, son, 15, born in Kentucky, box mill laborer. They are in the 1900 census of Hardyville, Hart Co., Ky.—Darrel Dexter) DIED AT THE HOSPITAL Robert Earlynn died last night at St. Mary’s Infirmary after ten days illness of pneumonia and Bright’s disease. The deceased was about 50 years of age. The remains were taken in charge of Burke & Blaine to be prepared for burial. A brother of the deceased is in the city. Mrs. McCluskey died very suddenly at McClure last Tuesday morning, from the effects of a congestive chill she had, when there a few days previous to visit relatives. The remains were brought home and Wednesday laid to rest in New Hope Cemetery. (Ullin) (This may refer to Sarah J. Trammel who married Henry J. D. McClusky on 11 Jan 1893, in Franklin Co., Ill. Her marker in New Hope Cemetery near Ullin, Ill., beside Henry McCluskey reads: Sarah J. McCluskey 1861-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Ida Henderson (colored), wife of Howard Henderson, died Monday of consumption. (Ullin) FUNERAL NOTICE. Darmody—Died Wednesday, June 16, Thomas Darmody, aged 62 years. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 18th. Cortege will leave family residence at 8 o’clock for St. Joseph’s Church, where services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Remains will be taken by special train from Fourteenth Street at 9:45 a.m. for Villa Ridge cemetery, where interment will be made. Friends of the family are invited. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 17 Jun 1909: DEATH CLAIMS OLD CITIZEN OF CAIRO William M. Davidson Passed Away Wednesday Night William M. Davidson, one of Cairo’s oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, passed away at 11:05 o’clock Wednesday night after an illness which dated from the first day of April, when he was stricken with paralysis. While he had been up and around since receiving the paralytic stroke, he was never the same as before, and last Friday evening took to his bed again, since which he steadily failed. His condition Wednesday alarmed his family and the absent members were sent for. Mr. Davidson was born in Allagany County, New York, on February 7, 1838. In 1854, he came west to Rockford, Ill., where he worked at the tinner’s trade. Returning to New York in 1858, he remained there until the outbreak of the war, when he enlisted in Co. I, Thirty-second New York Infantry. At the end of his term of enlistment, he was mustered out, having been promoted in the interim to first lieutenant of the company. Upon his discharge, he came to Cairo and soon afterward opened a tin shop here, following this business for many years, and gradually, enlarging it until upon his retirement from the business he had a large hardware store on Eighth Street, in the building which was afterward remodeled for the Alexander Club. About fourteen years ago, Mr. Davidson embarked in the florist business which he has followed since building on a successful business. Mr. Davidson was married in Cairo October 30, 1867, to Miss Anna Helby, and five children with Mrs. Davidson survive. The children are J. H. of Cairo, Charles E. of Memphis, Harlow C. of New York City, Frank M. of Charleston, Miss., and Miss Lucy Davidson of Cairo. Besides the children, he leaves two brothers, C. C. Davidson of Villa Ridge and James C. Davidson of Joliet, Ill.; and one sister, Mrs. James Dille of Villa Ridge, Ill. Funeral arrangements had not been definitely determined upon today, but the remains will be buried in the family lot at Villa Ridge cemetery. (The death certificate of Elizabeth Dille, wife of James W. Dille, states that she was born 23 Oct 1850, in New York and died 18 Jan 1917, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the daughter of James J. Davidson, a native of New York, and Lucy M. Comstock, a native of Vermont. William M. Davidson, 23, native of Allegany Co., N.Y., enlisted 7 May 1861, at Ithaca, N.Y. and was mustered in 31 May 1861, as a corporal of Co. I, 32nd New York Infantry. On 1 Jan 1863, he was transferred to Co. C as 2nd lieutenant and 7 Apr 1863, he was transferred to Co. A as 1st lieutenant. William M. Davidson married Annie S. Hilby on 30 Oct 1866, in Alexander Co., Ill. His marker in Cairo City Cemetery in Villa Ridge, Ill., reads: William M. Davidson 1838-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Mr. and Mrs. William G. Hurt and daughter, Miss Ruth, have returned from Lebanon, Ohio, where they were called by the death of Mr. Hurt’s mother. THIRFTY FARMER LEFT TWO WILLS TO FILE There is a case pending in the probate section of the county court that promises to be quite expensive to the heirs of the late William E. Lipe of Diswood and Tamms. Lipe died a few weeks since at the home of his sister in Tamms and left a will in which he practically disinherited his widow, residing on the farm in the Diswood neighborhood. The principal beneficiary under this will was his sister, although according to a statement made by persons identified with the case, some of the property which Lipe would have distributed by the terms of the will, cannot be found. There are a number of beneficiaries named in this will, which was filed for probate several weeks ago, duly acknowledged and admitted to probate. Wednesday evening another will of the deceased was filed together with a petition to have it probated. This will is called the Dongola will and among the beneficiaries named is the First State Bank of Dongola, Ill. There are many heirs at law and legatees named in this document, including the unknown heirs of two or three deceased brothers and sisters of Mr. Lipe. Whether the second will is admitted to probate, the filing of it makes the claims included therein a matter of record and might prevent the final settlement of the estate for some time to come. The late Mr. Lipe seems to have been fully prepared for death and disposed to be very liberal in making bequests in his wills. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 18 Jun 1909: DECLARES IT WAS MURDER NOT SUICIDE St. Louis, June 18.—Coroner Bracy of St. Louis, declare the coroner’s jury made a mistake in the murder and suicide verdict in the case of William Mewes and wife, who were found dead in their home last night. The popular belief is that Mewes kept nearly fifteen thousand dollars in the house and Bracy declares robbers murdered the couple and left twelve hundred dollars behind to cover a larger theft. Investigation will be renewed. SUDDEN DEATH OF BABY GIRL Only last evening the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lind of 210 Fourth Street was apparently as well and happy as any baby, yet at noon today the little body lay in the darkened parlor of a sorrow stricken home. The child was nearly one year of age. It was taken seriously ill during the night and died about 11 a.m. FUNERAL WILL BE HELD TOMORROW Funeral services over the late William Davidson will be held tomorrow morning at the family residence, No. 422 Tenth Street, at 8:30 o’clock and the remains will be taken by special train to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment. All of the relatives are here to attend the services except Harlow C. Davidson, who wired from New York that he would arrive Saturday morning. Rev. C. T. Phillips, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church here, will officiate at the funeral, assisted by Rev. A. S. Buchanan. MANY OLD FRIENDS ATTEND FUNERAL The funeral of the late Thomas Darmody held this forenoon was very largely attended, the old friends of the deceased being able to get out to pay their last respects to a good citizen whose faith in Cairo never lagged. The Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Ladies Auxiliary, and the C. K. & L. A., with which orders the deceased had been affiliated during a long period of years, attended the funeral as organizations. Solemn high mass for the dead was said in St. Joseph’s Church by Rev. Fr. Gillen. A special train conveyed the cortege from the foot of Fourteenth Street to Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge. There were many beautiful floral tokens which were placed upon the grave. The active pall bearers were D. J. Foley of East St. Louis, Patrick Greaney, Thomas Galvin, James Meehan, P. T. Langan, and John Barry. The honorary pallbearers were Patrick Mahoney, Harry Garcers, George Fisher, R. E. Wiley, James O’Connell, Hence Downey, M. S. Egan, and P. C. Scullin. FUNERAL NOTICE. Davidson—Died, Wednesday, June 16, 1909, William M. Davidson, aged 71 years. Funeral services will be held at the family residence, No. 422 Tenth Street, Saturday morning, June 19, at 8:30 o’clock. Funeral train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 9:30 a.m. for Villa Ridge Cemetery. Friends of the family are invited. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 21 Jun 1909: FARMER SHOT FROM AMBUSH Moody, Mo., June 21.—John Whitson, a farmer of Howell County, was shot from ambush three times with a shotgun by an unknown assassin and killed. Trouble over some poisoned cattle is supposed to be the cause of the killing. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE SOUTHERN Mt. Vernon, Ill., June 21.—A mistake in orders caused a collision of passenger trains on the Southern railway at 2 o’clock this morning east of here. Mail Clerk Jackson was killed and Engineer Forbes had a leg broken. Both firemen were badly scalded. The trains were running at the rate of 35 miles an hour met on a curve. Edward Durley and wife of Princeton, Ind., passengers on one of the trains, were slightly injured. CAN OF BEER CAUSE OF SUNDAY KILLING Coroner McManus was called upon Sunday to hold an inquest at the Halfway House over the body of William Johnson, a negro floater, who was shot and killed by Jim Thomas, a negro farmhand. A number of witnesses were examined, all of whom verified the story of the killing as having been done in self-defense. Thomas was exonerated and released from custody. A can of beer was at the bottom of the trouble, Johnson having sent after the beer and Thomas stopped the errand boy long enough to take a drink of the beer. Johnson attacked Thomas with a knife and chased him until Thomas got hold of a pistol and fired three shots at Johnson. Thomas surrendered himself to the county officers. Thomas has been employed on the Dr. Woods farm in the drainage district for some years and bears a good reputation. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 22 Jun 1909: MAN FROM NOWHERE FATALLY INJURED Fell Under Freight Train on Bridge Approach over Subway—Arm Amputated William or Bell Lynch, a typical hobo, a native of New York State, aged 48 years, attempted to board a southbound freight train this morning on the bridge approach just east of the Sycamore Street subway. He met the same fate that a number of other men have at that same place during the past two years; missed his hold and fell under the wheels. His left arm and one hand was so badly mangled that the member was amputated at the elbow by Doctors Grintead, Dodds and McManus, soon after the man reached the hospital. The man’s body was severely bruised and his spine injured. Lynch was conscious and talked with the doctors concerning himself. He said he worked as a laborer on public works and was headed for Wickliffe with the intention of working for a railroad contractor. He said he had no friends or relatives to inform of his misfortune. The chances for his recovery are doubtful. WICKLIFFE MAN HAS DISAPPEARED And It Is Feared That He May Have Drowned Charles Rollins, a farmer and well known citizen of Wickliffe, rode off Monday morning to take some provisions to some of his farm hands and has not been heard from since. It is feared that he may have driven too near the bank of the Mississippi and that his mule pitched into the stream, carrying its rider down to death. The trip that Rollins set out to take took him along the river near Filmore. Acting upon the theory that he is drowned, searching parties were today examining the river bank as far down as Island No. 2, making the trip in a gasoline launch. Men on horseback were also scouring the woods. Rollins has a wife and four children who are prostrated by the anxiety and suspense, while his aged father has given up all hope of seeing his son alive. Rollins is about 48 years of age. From the officers of the ferryboat Three States, it is learned that Rollins was riding a mule that had a work harness on it. He had to drive through the back water and it is feared that he got too near the bank and the mule stepped in. It was not discovered that he was missing until last evening, when the men on his farm went to Wickliffe to inquire why he had not come out to the farm as he said he would. Then it was learned that he had started, but had never reached his destination. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 23 Jun 1909: JOHN A. BOURGOIS CRITICALLY ILL Ex-Alderman John A. Bourgois was reported dead at noon today through the downtown district. Later report showed the fact to be that Mr. Bourgois was in a very critical condition at his home on Fourteenth Street and Washington Avenue. Mr. Bourgois has been in poor health for more than two years past. FUNERAL NOTICE. Henckell—Died, Wednesday, June 23, Mrs. Herbert N. Henckell. Funeral services will be held at the Cairo Baptist church, corner Tenth and Poplar streets, at 2 o’clock p.m., Thursday, June 24. Funeral cortege will leave family residence at 1:30 o’clock p.m. Remains will be taken to Charleston, Mo., for interment, leaving Iron Mountain wharf boat foot of Eighth Street at 3:45 p.m. Friends are invited to attend the services. Word was received here (Mound City) of the death of Mrs. Howard Hughes (nee Miss Pearl Starks), a former resident of this city, at the hospital in Chicago on Monday night. The deceased leaves to mourn her loss a father, husband and little child. No arrangements have been announced for the funeral, but will be made later. (Her death certificate states that Pearl Hughes, 23, of 1021 Wellington Ave., Chicago, Ill., native of America, Ill., died 21 Jun 1909, in Chicago, Cook Co., Ill., and was buried at Mound City, Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Rev. Runalls preached the funeral services of the late Mrs. Charles Smoot at the Liberty Cemetery Monday. (Mounds) (Charles W. Smoot, 23, of Pulaski, Ill., farmer, born in Dongola, Ill., son of W. L. Smoot and Lizzie Davis, married on 3 Apr 1898, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Carrie E. Good, 17, born in Pulaski, Ill., daughter of C. G. Good and Nancy Dailey and ward of W. T. Freeze. Her marker in Liberty Cemetery reads: Carrie C. wife of C. W. Smoot Born Apr. 4, 1880 Died June 20, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 24 Jun 1909: LAST SAD RITES WERE HELD TODAY Sorrowing Friends Followed Remains of Mrs. H. N. Henckell to Grave The sad but beautiful funeral rites were said at the Cairo Baptist church this afternoon for Mrs. H. N. Henckell, who passed away Wednesday morning after three months’ illness, which was filled with suffering borne with a bravery and cheerfulness that were marvelous. The beautiful white velvet casket was covered with a profusion of flowers and the altar and choir rail and piano were completely hidden with floral tokens sent by loving friends. During the entrance into the church, Miss Emma Woodward played “Asa’s Death” and a choir composed of Mesdames Leigh Wyman, Albert Staehle, Misses Marie DeMontcourt, Effie Lansden, Messrs. C. B. Bourque and Sam Collins, sang several familiar hymns. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Ohrum, made a few comforting remarks to the family and friends and read two selections from the scriptures. The funeral cortege left on the Iron Mountain for Charleston, Mo., where interment will be made. The pallbearers were: Messrs. C. C. Terrell, Henry Gilhofer, E. L. Gilbert, Albert Staehle, Henry and Herbert Steinel, Norman Halliday, Hunter Bird. (Her marker in I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Charleston, Mississippi Co., Mo., reads: Eunice Bondurant Henckell 1879-1909.—Darrel Dexter) BODY OF MISSING MAN IS FOUND The body of Charles Rollins, the missing Wickliffe man who rode off last Monday morning and failed to return, was found today in the Mississippi River at Hickman. The body was identified by a deposit slip in his pocket. The body was brought back to Wickliffe this afternoon on a gasoline launch. (Charles Edward Rollins was the son of James Jeremiah Rollins and Sarah Rich and the husband of Minnie P. Rollins. The death certificate of Minnie P. Rollins states she was born 22 Jun 1865, in Kentucky, the daughter of J. W. Elliott and Mary Elizabeth Dale, and died 30 Oct 1921 of malignancy of liver. His marker in Wickliffe Cemetery in Ballard Co., Ky., reads: Charles E. Rollins Feb. 17, 1861 June 21, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) A shooting affray took place Wednesday evening on the Kentucky shore just opposite here and in which Capt. Holloway shot a man by the name of McGrady. The shooting is said to have been the result of an argument about a dog fight. Dr. Hargan of here (Mound City) attended the injured man. The bullet struck McGrady in the chest passing entirely through the body. The remains of the late Mrs. Pearl Hughes of Chicago arrived here (Mound City) yesterday and were buried this afternoon at the Beech Grove Cemetery. Rev. A. Monroe preached the funeral sermon. OLD PULASKI COUNTY RESIDENT IS DEAD Mrs. Bird Minton, an old resident of Pulaski County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. Harper, two miles north of Mounds, at 12:30 o’clock last night. She was 73 years of age and her death was due to a general break down, which began about six months ago. Seven children survive, four boys and three girls. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock and the remains will be buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Rev. W. A. Ridge of Dongola officiating. (James W. Harper married Anna L. Minton on 23 Apr 1893, in Pulaski Co., Ill. Her marker in New Shiloh Cemetery reads: Julia Minton Born June 22, 1837 Bird Minton Born Jan. 9, 1835 Died Jan. 26, 1896.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL NOTICE. Bourgois—Died Wednesday, June 23, John A. Bourgois. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, June 25. Cortege will leave family residence at Fourteenth and Washington Avenue, at 1:30 o’clock for St. Joseph’s Church, where services will be held. Remains will be taken by special train leaving Fourteenth Street at 2:45 o’clock for Villa Ridge cemetery. Friends of the family are invited. PROMINENT CITIZEN HAS PASSED AWAY John A. Bourgois Came to Cairo When a Boy—Leaves Substantial Fortune. By the death of John A. Bourgois Wednesday afternoon Cairo loses a good citizen, a progressive and energetic man who loved the city of his adoption, and could always be depended upon to lend us aid in most generous measure to any project which might benefit the city whether he was gainer or loser personally, possessed of a characteristic disposition he ever looked at the brighter side of life and encouraged those about him to do likewise. John A. Bourgois came to aristocratic French parents, being born in Paris, France, but at an early age came to America with a party of French emigrants, and for a short period located at Henderson, Ky. Nearly fifty years ago, about 1860, he came to Cairo and has resided here continuously since. Following the lead of the older members of the French settlers in this section, he chose gardening as his avocation and amassed a comfortable fortune, while his generous, openhearted, open-handed manner and charitable inclination cost him much more than he retained. Many a wayfarer and unfortunate family have good cause to remember most reverently “French Johnny,” which was a nickname that clung to him from boyhood. For many years his principal garden was located along the Mississippi levee in the northwest portion of the city, and to this he gave his personal supervision and from which he shipped many carloads of garden truck to the northern markets. Not long since this valuable tract was purchased by the Mobile & Ohio railroad company at about $2,000 per acre. Having some land in the Cairo Drainage District at that time, Mr. Bourgois extended his holdings there and within the past few weeks refused an offer of $600 per acre for a portion of these lands, saying he proposed to make substantial improvements there next year. This was another trait of the man, no piece of property he owned was allowed to run down and usually he spent much money in improvements. Two substantial business houses at the southwest corner of Fourteenth and Washington Avenue will long remain as testimonials of his zeal. His record both as a county commissioner and as an alderman of the city show him to have been a consistent advocate of the improvement policy. John A. Bourgois was 61 years of age. He married thrice and is survived by a widow, five sons, George, Frank, John, Jr., Gus, Charles, all residing in and near the city; two daughters, Mrs. Katie Bishop of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Louise Gibson of Paducah, Ky.; and one sister, Mrs. Salina Barth of this city. He was a member of the Order of Eagles and the K. M. K. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon with services at St. Joseph’s Church. The interment will be at Villa Ridge. The members of the city council will be the honorary pallbearers. (John Bourgois married Annie Gunsher on 26 May 1879, in Alexander Co., Ill. John Bourgois married Johanna Blankenburg on 26 Sep 1895, in Cook Co., Ill. His marker in Calvary Cemetery in Villa Ridge reads: John A. Bourgois Mar. 18, 1848 June 23, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 25 Jun 1909: FUNERAL OF JOHN A. BOURGOIS HELD TODAY The funeral of the late John A. Bourgois was held this afternoon with service in St. Joseph’s Church at Cross and Walnut streets, Rev. Father Gillen officiating. In the course of his remarks, Father Gillen paid tribute to the worth of the departed as a man and dwelt upon the thought that should be uppermost in the minds of men—God and his soul. During the past two years the deceased had been an attentive member of S. Joseph’s congregation and was at peace with God at the time of his death. The funeral was largely attended, men being in the majority. An unusual fact was the attendance of a score or more of colored people who had been employees of the deceased. The honorary pallbearers were selected from among the members of the K. M. K. C. and the Eagles, which organizations attended in bodies. A special train conveyed the cortege from Twentieth Street to Villa Ridge, where the remains were interred in Calvary Cemetery. INFANT SON DIED THIS MORNING Thomas A. Moore, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moore, of 2813 Sycamore Street, died about 6 o’clock this morning of infantile trouble. The child was 8 months of age. The remains will be taken to Grand Chain this afternoon where the funeral will be held Saturday. Mrs. Moore was formerly Miss Echols of Grand Chain. (Andrew Moore, 24, merchant at Grand Chain, Ill., born in Grand Chain, Ill., son of Richard Moore and Mary Hughes, married on 18 Feb 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Jessie Echols, 26, of Grand Chain, Ill., daughter of Thomas B. Echols and Amine Brown. His marker in Grand Chain Masonic Cemetery reads: Thomas son of Jessie & Andrew Moore Born Oct. 21, 1908 Died June 25, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 26 Jun 1909: THE REMAINS REST IN CONCRETE TOMB The remains of late John A. Bourgois buried at Villa Ridge on Friday afternoon were placed in a vault of concrete with nine-inch walls and covered with arched roof of the same material. The crest of the arch is several inches below the surface of the ground and a heavy marble slab about 4x7 feet in size will cover the grave. The vault was constructed by A. S. Fraser according to the direction given him by Mr. Bourgois sometime prior to his death. AGED PULASKI COUNTY RESIDENT IS DEAD Mrs. Eliza J. Carns Passed Away at Age of 94 Years Mrs. Eliza Jane Carns, one of the oldest residents of Pulaski County, died at 7:25 o’clock Friday night, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dorcas Caster, in Olmsted. She was 94 years and 7 months old. Mrs. Carns came to Pulaski County in 1829 from South Carolina. She was a sister of the late Judge H. M. Smith and was the last to survive of a family of eight children, having been the oldest. Of her nine children, four were sons and all served in the Civil War. All of them are now dead. The deceased was a member of the United Brethren Church. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of her daughter in Olmsted, and the remains were buried in the family burying ground near there. Rev. Mr. Hoag officiated at the funeral. ROLLINS’ MULE IS FOUND AT MEMPHIS? Such Is the Story, But Some Refuse to Believe It. The story was in circulation today that the mule upon which Charles Rollins of Wickliffe, rode to his death last Monday had been found in the Mississippi River at Memphis. It is stated that the mule was identified by the work harness upon it. The story is not credited by some who state that it would have been impossible for the mule to have been carried so far in so short a period of time, and that further, decomposition would have set in so badly that the animal would have been destroyed by the action of the water before it could have reached Memphis. When the body of Rollins was recovered at Hickman, it was so badly disfigured that but for the clothing and the papers in the pockets, identification would have been impossible. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 28 Jun 1909: Prominent Paducah Girl Dead Miss Rosebud Fowler, youngest child of the late Capt. Joseph H. Fowler and Mrs. Mattie Leech Fowler, of Paducah, Ky., died in that city Saturday night of heart failure caused from a fever which she had been ill for three weeks. She is survived by four sisters and one brother, Given Fowler, who is well known in Cairo.
(Her marker in Oak Grove Cemetery in Paducah,
McCracken Co., Ky., reads:
Rosebud Fowler
May 11, 1875 June 26, 1909.—Darrel
Dexter) CARD OF THANKS. To the kind friends who were so thoughtful during the illness and at the death of our husband and father, John A. Bourgois, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks. Especially do we wish to publicly express our appreciation of the kindness of the members of the K. M. K. C. and the Eagles’ lodges and the city officials. Mrs. Bourgois and Family Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 29 Jun 1909: ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT DEAD Arnold C. Lippitt Passed Away at Noon Today Arnold C. Lippitt died today at 12:10 o’clock at his home, 735 Twenty-first Street, after an illness of nearly two years, during the most which time he has been confined to his room. He was taken much worse Saturday and grew weaker and weaker until he breathed his last today in his sixty-sixth year. Mr. Lippitt leaves a wife, six daughters, Mrs. G. M. Brooks of Chicago, Mrs. J. M. Walshe of Texarkana, Mrs. Rose Cumings of Dallas, and Mrs. Ed Nicholis, Misses Helen and Louise Lippitt, residents of this city and three sons, George and Fletcher of Cairo and William of Texarkana. He also leaves a brother, Capt. W. D. Lippitt; and a sister, Mrs. Dugan of Chicago; besides other relatives. He was one of Cairo’s old residents and his demise adds another to the long list of old settlers who have departed this life in the last few years. No definite arrangements have been made as yet for the funeral. (Arnold Lippitt married Georgina Redman on 11 Nov 1872, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) DIED IN PADUCAH. Mrs. A. Yopp, of Paducah, sister of Mrs. James McMahon of 520 Eleventh Street, died Monday at Paducah, after an illness of several months. She leaves a husband and six children. Mrs. McMahon has been in Paducah at her bedside for a week. (A marker in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Paducah, McCracken Co., Ky., reads: Agnes Yopp wife of Andrew Yopp May 6, 1859 June 28, 1909. The Find A Grave site lists her parents as Joseph Girk and Gertrude Schroder.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 30 Jun 1909: BURIED BY MARINE ENGINEERS TODAY C. W. Baker, a veteran steamboat engineer, died at the U. S. Marine Hospital Monday. He was far advanced in years and had been in poor health for a long period. Baker resided at Paducah and was there affiliated with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The local lodge of the engineers took charge of the remains and had them interred at Villa Ridge cemetery this afternoon according to instructions from Paducah. The only known relative of the deceased is a son, who is a river man running south of Memphis on the Mississippi River steamers. PURSUED BY POSSE, FARMER SUICIDED After Killing His Wife’s Parents and Attempting to Escape. Des Moines, Ia., June 30.—Calvin Littlepage, aged 28, the farmer who murdered his divorced wife’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jameson, yesterday and attempted to kidnap his wife and baby, committed suicide after he was pursued all night by a posse. He was surrounded in a barn and escaped in the darkness. His body was found in a swamp a half mile away. (Calvin Littlepage married on 26 Dec 1907, in Des Moines, Iowa, Verona M. Jamison, daughter of Elmer E. Jamison and Maude Oliffy Black.—Darrel Dexter) CHILD OF GEORGE BRADLEY DEAD The infant son of Mrs. George Bradley, widow of a former well-known negro, residing on West Fifteenth Street, aged five months, died today. The child was born a month after its father was killed. The remains will be interred at Villa Ridge tomorrow. BIGGANS DIED THIS MORNING I. C. Lineman Hit by Passenger Train Sunday Morning Lived to See Brother. Harry Biggans, the Illinois Central lineman, who was run down early Sunday morning by a Mobile & Ohio passenger train at North Cairo, died at St. Mary’s Infirmary at 9 o’clock this morning, having never recovered sufficiently from the first shock to make possible the amputation of his lower limbs, both of which were terribly mangled by the car wheels. Though his case was deemed hopeless and death considered but a matter of a few hours, the injured man exhibited wonderful vitality and retained consciousness until the end. His brother arrived here last night and was able to converse with him. Biggans made a statement to the effect that he did not know how he came to be upon the track. According to the other members of the crew with which he had been working, Biggans had been on the sick list for several days and was doing light work. It is supposed that he left the sleeping car near where he was hurt to cool off and fell asleep while seated on the track. Both the railroad companies have investigated the case so thoroughly that an inquest will probably not be held. Harry Biggans was 30 years of age and resided at Stewart, Ohio. ADD BIGGANS The remains were prepared for burial at Feith’s undertaking rooms and will be taken to Stewart, Ohio, by the brother, leaving here at 7:15 this evening. (The 1900 census of Rome, Athens Co., Ohio, records that Harry E. Biggins was born in April 1879 in Ohio, and was living in the household with his parents, James H. Biggins and Mary A. Biggins. Harry’s older brothers, Samuel H. and William W., were also in the household. His marker in Stewart Cemetery in Athens Co., Ohio, reads: Harry Biggins 1879-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Charles F. Miller was called to Bloomington, Ill., today to attend the funeral of his brother’s wife. (Emil Miller married Anna M. Gottschalk on 6 Nov 1889, in McLean Co., Ill. In his 1904 passport application, Emil C. Miller stated he was born at Stuttgart, Wuertemberg on 13 Oct 1863, and immigrated in April 1881. He became a naturalized citizen on 7 Apr 1887, in Springfield, Ill. He stated his wife was Anna Miller and that they had one son, Emil Miller, born 24 Feb 1891, in Springfield, Ill. The family is in the 1900 census of Bloomington. Charles F. Miller is in the 1900 census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., where it states he was born in Germany in January 1859. A marker in Evergreen Memory Cemetery in Bloomington, McLean Co., Ill., reads: Anna wife of Emil Miller 1870-1909.—Darrel Dexter) FATHER OF J. U. RANDALL DIES IN KENTUCKY Word was received from Mr. J. U. Randall, manager of Armour & Co., today that his aged father died last night at his home in Guthrie, Ky. Mr. Randall has been at the bedside of his father for the past two weeks. REMAINS TAKEN TO CARBONDALE The remains of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson of 721 Thirty-sixth Street were taken to Carbondale, Ill., yesterday for interment. The family formerly resided at Carbondale. The child was ten months of age. DEATH AT BIRDS POINT. Pat Parker, a respectable colored farmer residing near Birds Point, was in Cairo today to arrange for the burial of his daughter, aged 16 years, who died this morning. Parker is well known to many of the Cairo businessmen and runs a farm across the river owned by Dr. S. B. Cary of Cairo. (This is likely Frances Parker, who was born in July 1893 in Missouri. The 1900 census of Ohio Precinct, Mississippi Co., Mo., records the family of Patrick Parker, widower, born in October 1849 in Kentucky, and his son, Will H.; and four daughters, Stella J., Frances, Mary A., and Ivory. Patrick Parker and his wife Maggie and their children, Daisy, Melissa, Rosie, and Jackson, are in the 1910 census of Ohio Precinct, Mississippi Co., Mo. These are probably the same family, but the 1910 census gives Patrick Parker’s birth as 1861—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 2 Jul 1909: FORMER BIG FOUR OFFICIAL IS DEAD C. C. Reynolds, Once Trainmaster of Cairo Division, Passes Away C. C. Reynolds, an old-time railroad man and for many years connected with the Big Four, is dead at his home in Indianapolis as a result of a paralytic stroke sustained a week ago and from which he failed to rally. In 1883, Mr. Reynolds was made chief dispatcher of the St. Louis division with headquarters in Mattoon, and he held the position until 1889, when he went to the Cairo division, as train master, with headquarters at Mt. Carmel. Mr. Reynolds spent his entire life since he was 16 years old in the railroad business. He began as a telegraph operator on what is now known as the St. Louis Division of the Big Four Railroad. He rose until he became train dispatcher and later train master of the Cairo division. In 1890 he left the Big Four service to take a position as superintendent of the Erie Railroad, a place which he held for twelve years. At the time of his death, Mr. Reynolds was general manager of the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company. Myles L. Austin, father of Mrs. C. S. Miller of this city, died at his home in St. Louis Thursday morning. The deceased was a former resident of Villa Ridge and will be buried at that place Friday, at 1:30 p.m. (Lottie May Austin married Carl Sumner Miller on 2 Aug 1905. His marker in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads: Miles L. Austin May 31, 1853 June 20, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 5 Jul 1909: AGED LADY PASSED AWAY SATURDAY Funeral Services Held Monday Over Remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Christina Neff Funeral services were held this afternoon from the home of Mrs. Anna C. Eble, No. 221 Eighteenth Street, over the remains of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Christina Neff, who passed away Saturday evening in her 92nd year. The remains will be taken to Keokuk, Iowa, for interment. Rev. George M. Babcock, rector of the Church of the Redeemer, officiated. Mrs. Neff left two daughters, Mrs. Eble and Mrs. Harry W. Schuh; three granddaughters, Mrs. Edward L. Weil, Mrs. Edwin J. Hall and Mrs. G. G. Moulton of Chicago; four great-granddaughters, Marie Weil, Beulah Hall, Marlan Hall and Baby Moulton; and one great-grandson, Garland S. Moulton. The deceased was the widow of Adam Neff, who came to Cairo in 1860. She was born in Germany on September 15, 1817. (Charles Eble married Anna Neff on 22 Apr 1862, in Alexander Co., Ill. Henry W. Schuh married Emma R. Neff on 28 Jan 1878, in Alexander Co., Ill. Christina Neff and her husband, Adam Neff, are buried in Block 10, Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk, Lee Co., Iowa.—Darrel Dexter) FINAL REPORTS APPROVED BY COURT Judge W. S. Dewey held probate court this morning and approved the final reports in the estates of Elijah Green, Frank Madison, Don Crawford, Henry Price, George Edward McCurdy and John R. Richardson. Dr. William H. Fields was the administrator of the first four and M. S. Gilbert, public administrator, in the other two. The wills of Soprhonia E. Rice and Leannar Bass were also admitted to probate. A petition was also filed that letters of administration be issued to Ross Johnson in the estate of Christian Johnson. Mrs. E. A. Brooks and little daughter, Helen, who were called to Cairo last week by the death of Mrs. Brooks’ father, Arnold C. Lippitt, returned to their home in Chicago Sunday evening. Miss Helen Lippitt and brother Fletcher Lippitt will leave the latter part of the week for a visit with their sister, Mrs. E. A. Brooks of Chicago. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 6 Jul 1909: NEGRO LAD DROWNS WHILE IN SWIMMING Sylvester Garner, aged 12 years, living at Thirtieth and Poplar streets, a negro boy, was drowned Monday afternoon while in swimming in one of the Cairo & Thebes borrow pits near English’s a mile north of Davis Junction. The accident occurred about 3:30 o’clock. The lad could not swim and waded out into the water and began to sink in the deep mud. Becoming frightened, he cried for help and tried to start back to shore, but he got into deeper water and drowned where it was fifteen feet deep. Two men were there fishing and they went to his aid, but were unable to reach him in time to save his life. In fact, the mud was so deep that it was an hour before they got his body out. The other boys who were with him were too far away to lend him any assistance.
Coroner McManus held an inquest last evening at
Burke & Blaine’s
undertaking establishment. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 7 Jul 1909: BROTHER OF CAIRO MAN KILLED ON 4TH U. S. A. Gadbois of Cairo and W. L. Gadbois of Mounds were called to Alva, Okla., by the sudden death of their younger brother, Guy Gadbois, who was killed when struck by a timber falling from an anchored balloon on the Fourth. (The probate file in Woods Co., Okla., lists his heirs as his brothers, U. S. A. Gadbois and William L. Gadbois; and his sister, Euphrosine Reiman. His marker in Alva Municipal Cemetery in Alva, Woods Co., Okla., reads: Dyas Gadbois Born Sept. 11, 1869 Died July 3, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL OF YOUNG WIFE HELD TODAY Funeral services were held this afternoon at the residence of Walter Peterson, No. 516 Thirty-third Street, over the remains of his young wife, whose death occurred Tuesday. Rev. Mr. Graham, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, officiated. The remains will be taken to Beech Grove Cemetery tomorrow morning for burial, the party going to the cemetery in carriages. Burke & Blaine had charge of the funeral. Mrs. Peterson was Miss Myrtle Knight before her marriage to Mr. Peterson less than a year ago. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ida Pruett and Miss Nellie Knight; and two aunts, Mr. Emma Blackman and Mrs. Alice Braam. Her husband works at the Singer factory. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 8 Jul 1909: JOHN J. BIGGERS IS FOUND ALIVE Located by Tribe of Ben Hur in Tennessee After three months of wandering, John J. Biggers of Cairo has turned up at the home of his brother in the little village of Eagleville, Tenn. Mr. Biggers left his home at 238 Twelfth Street about 5:30 o’clock on the morning of April 2nd and was seen passing south on Walnut Street a few minutes later, after which time he seemed to have been swallowed by the earth. To Lee Harrison, who met him at Fifth and Walnut street that morning, Mr. Biggers said he was going to work. He seemed to be in his usual state of heath and condition of mind then, except that he was starting to work rather early. Upon leaving home he had not told his wife where he was going and, although a carpenter, took no tools with him. These facts coupled with the knowledge that he was in poor health and sometimes brooded over his troubles, led to the belief that the man had either committed suicide or was accidentally drowned in the backwater of the river at the foot of Walnut Street. Failure to find his body after the water receded dispelled that idea. There seemed to be but one other fate for him; wandering about the country, yet he had sent no word to his wife. After several weeks Mrs. Biggers seemed convinced that her husband was dead and went with her married daughter to reside at Kankakee, Ill. The missing man was a member of the Tribe of Ben Hur and the order proceeded quietly making a systematic search for him. His description was sent broadcast and members everywhere were asked to lookout for him. Several days since a member of the order saw and recognize Mr. Biggers wandering aimlessly about the country near Eagleville, Tenn., and reported the fact to the officers of Cairo Court No. 171. Taking up this clue, Deputy Chief W. T. Michaels, who has been located here for several months, followed it up with the result that the missing member of the local lodge was located and now is in care of his brother, T. A. Biggers, at Eagleville. According to information received by the officers of the Cairo Court of Ben Hur, Mr. Biggers is hopelessly insane and can give no intelligible account of his wandering during the weeks intervening between the time he left Cairo and was found in Tennessee. Mrs. Biggers has been notified of her husband’s condition. Whether the man will be returned here by the order has not been decided, but probably if his relatives desire, the lodge will drop the case leaving the unfortunate brother in their care. OLD CITIZEN DIED WEDNESDAY EVENING Charles Perry, long a resident of Cairo, died at 5:15 o’clock Wednesday evening at his home, 1809 Washington Avenue, after a prolonged illness from Bright’s disease. He was 60 years of age and is survived by his wife, a married daughter and a son, Guy Perry. During long period of years Mr. Perry and his son were engaged in the second-hand business at various locations in the city. The funeral will be held Friday with the interment in Beech Grove Cemetery. (The following household is recorded in the 1900 census of Commercial Avenue, Ward 1, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill.: Charles Perry, born in July 1849 in Michigan, second hand dealer; Annie Perry, wife, born in February 1850 in Tennessee; Mattie Gallazzo, daughter, born in April 1871 in Illinois, widow; Guy V. Perry, son, born in November 1879 in Illinois, salesman 2nd hand; Mary A. Galazzo, granddaughter, born in August 1888 in Illinois, father born in Italy; Annie Galazzo, granddaughter, born in October 1890 in Illinois; and Gerthrud Galazzo, granddaughter, born in November 1892 in Illinois. Peter Gallison married Mattie C. Perry on 2 Nov 1887, in Alexander Co., Ill. In the 1910 census of Washington Avenue, Ward 5, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., Mattie is living with her husband Richard Julian, 32, native of Tennessee, insurance agent, to whom she was married in 1901.—Darrel Dexter) INSANE FATHER BEATS WIFE, SUICIDES St. Louis, July 8.—Gustave J. Krause, aged 56, became deranged by insomnia and tied his nine-year-old son to a bedpost ready to slaughter him. Then he beat his sleeping wife unconscious and with a rifle killed himself, pulling the trigger with his toe. The boy freed himself and escaped while the father was beating the mother. The woman is in a critical condition. FUNERAL NOTICE Perry—Died, Wednesday, July 4th, Charles Perry. Funeral services will be held at the residence of Mrs. R. A. Julian, daughter of the deceased, No. 1813 Washington Avenue, at 8:30 o’clock Friday morning. Remains will be taken by special train leaving foot of Fourteenth Street at 9:15 a.m. for Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends of the family are invited. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 10 Jul 1909: A great deal of excitement was aroused here (Mound City) Thursday when a report was circulated that Louis Keeler, a former resident of this city, was killed at Owensboro, Ky. News was received later contradicting this report. Harley Hubbard, an aged colored resident of this city (Mound City), died here Tuesday and was buried in the National Cemetery. The deceased has been a resident here for the past forty years and served on the gunboat Louisville during the war. (Hardy Hubbard married Rebecca White on 14 Mar 1872, in Pulaski Co., Ill. The marriage record also records his name as Hardy Bradshaw. Hardy Bradshaw, 25, field hand, enlisted 31 May 1863, on the Pittsburgh as 1st class boy for three years. The 1880 census of Mound City, Pulaski Co., Ill., records the following family: Hardee Hubbard, black, 40, laborer, born in Tennessee; Rebecca Hubbard, 40, housekeeper, born in Kentucky. Hardy Bradshaw “afterward known as Hardy Hubbard,” 1st class boy seaman first class was approved for a Navy pension, certificate 21388, and his widow, Rebecca Bradshaw, received a widow’s pension beginning in 1909. He was admitted from Pulaski Co., Ill., on 30 Oct 1901, to the Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home. His marker in Section E 4088d at Mound City National Cemetery reads: Hardy Bradshaw S1 U.S. Navy Died July 5, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) HUSBAND OF FORMER CAIROITE DEAD With the request that the Denver, Cincinnati and Cairo papers copy, the St. Louis Globe-Democrat today published the following death notice: Mussey—Entered into rest on Friday, July 9, 1909, at 4:05 p.m., John Mussey, dearly beloved husband of Virginia Mussey (nee Devoto) father of Theodore Mussey, son of J. A. Isola and dear brother of Mrs. D. Signaigo and Mrs. A. Cavagnara, after a brief illness. Funeral private. Monday morning, July 12, at 9 o’clock from family residence, 1000 Walnut Street, to St. Charles of Borromeo’s Church, thence to Calvary Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Mrs. Mussey, who was a Devoto, was a resident of Cairo during the war period, as were the Signaigos, two of whom were in business here in those days. They are remembered well by the older Italian residents of Cairo. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 12 Jul 1909: Robert Clemons, a highly esteemed colored resident of this city (Mound City), died at his home here Saturday night at the age of 65 years. The deceased has been a resident of Mound City for the past thirty years. The remains were laid to rest in the new Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds this afternoon. (The 1880 census of Hickman, Fulton Co., Ky., records: Robert Clemens, 35, mulatto, farmer, born in Virginia; Mary F. Clemens, 27, wife, mulatto, born in Virginia; Fennel W. Clemens, mulatto, 2, born in Kentucky, son; Laura Clemens, mulatto, 7 months, born in Kentucky, daughter; Luchetta Clemens, black, 6, daughter, born in Arkansas. The 1900 census of West Fifth Street, Mound City, Pulaski Co., Ill., records: Robert Clemons, born in 1844, black, married 23 years, born in Virginia, helper in blacksmith shop; Mary Clemons, wife, black, born in February 1852 in Virginia, mother of seven children, all living; Finley Clemons, son, born in October 1877 in Kentucky, teamster; Thomas Clemons, son, born in July 1882, in Illinois, day laborer; Emma Clemons, born in October 1884, in Illinois, daughter; Cora Clemons, born in June 1887, in Illinois, daughter; Archie Clemons, son, born in June 1887 in Illinois; Willie Clemons, son, born in July 1890 in Illinois. Robert Clemons is said to be buried in Lincoln Cemetery in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) LIPE’S DONGOLA WILL HELD VOID The probate court Monday afternoon passed upon the document presented in the matter of the estate of William E. Lipe, deceased. This was the second will filed in the case and was known as the Dongola, owing to the fact that it had been drawn in Dongola, Ill., and named among the beneficiaries was the Bank of Dongola. It seems that at several times during his latter years Mr. Lipe made wills to suit his whims at that particular date, all of which were invalidated in turn by wills of later date, and the one drawn shortly before his death naming his sister as principal beneficiary holds good and therefore invalidates the Dongola will. Died, July 7, at Anna, Nelson Hileman, aged about 35 years, interment in the Jonesboro Cemetery. The funeral was held at the home of his brother, Robert Hileman, in Jonesboro and was under the auspices of the Masons. He leaves a wife, aged father and seven brothers and three sisters to mourn his loss. (Mill Creek) (Nelson H. Hileman married Maggie M. Sams on 23 Aug 1905, in Clayton, St. Louis Co., Mo. His death certificate states that he died at the Illinois Southern Hospital for the Insane at Anna. His marker in Jonesboro Cemetery reads: Nelson H. Hileman Mar. 30, 1874- July 7, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) CIRCUIT COURT CONVENED TODAY PRICE PLEADED GUILTY TO MURDER On the criminal docket, Andrew Price, indicted at the last term of court on charge of murder, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary. Price shot and killed another negro at Nero Hall on Poplar Street several months since and has since been in the county jail. Wall & Caster, able attorneys of Pulaski County, had been employed to defend him, but the prisoner preferred to throw himself upon the mercy of the court. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 14 Jul 1909: YOUNG MAN WENT TO PAUPER GRAVE Last Sunday Huburt Elliott, a white man 26 years of age, was brought to Cairo from East Prairie, Mo., and placed in St. Mary’s Infirmary. He was very low with typhoid fever and lingered until Tuesday evening when he died. He had told the sisters at the hospital that his parents and relatives lived at Guntown, Miss., asked they be notified. No response was received and today the body was interred in a pauper’s grave by order of friends from Missouri, who provided sufficient means for a cheap casket. TOY PISTOL HAD ONE VICTIM HERE An aftermath of the Fourth of July accidents came up in the death of Mrs. Lindquist of Thirty-fifth Street, who died at St. Mary’s Infirmary from lockjaw resultant from a wound in the hand made by a blank cartridge pistol on the Fourth. The remains were shipped Tuesday from Feith’s undertaking establishment to the former home of the deceased at Cambridge, Minn., where the funeral will be held on Friday. CAIRO BOY LEFT WITH SOLDIERS Was Lost for Forty Years and Now Visits Relatives It was not an unusual incident for a child to get lost in Cairo during the Civil War when there were thousands of soldiers here who might take a fancy to a child and take it out for an airing without stopping to consider what anxiety might be caused the parents of the child. Generally the child would turn up alright after several hours search had been made for it when the missing child was reported to the authorities. Several cases were mere incidents and forgotten in a day except by the parents. There was one case at least that terminated differently and is now recalled by the visit of the little six-year-old boy as a man in the fifties, to relatives in Cairo. In 1863 Asahel Hewitt, aged six years, left Cairo with the Third Iowa Cavalry when the regiment was ordered south. The child was missed, but not the slightest clue to his fate or whereabouts was ever found. The search was finally abandoned and to his relatives Asahel was remembered as dead. About six years ago, Postmaster Sidney B. Miller received a letter asking if there were any families of Hewitt or Hartman yet living in Cairo. He promptly turned the letter over to Robert A. Hewitt, who recognized the writer’s name as that of his little brother, who had disappeared during the Civil War. Mr. Hewitt entered into correspondence with the man and soon established beyond all doubt the fact that this man was his brother, then living in Stockton, California. Forty years had elapsed since the boy left Cairo, and according to his own story it was many years before he learned that his name was Asahel Hewitt. He had been taken away from Cairo by the sutler of the Third Iowa Cavalry, going by boat to Memphis and then to Vicksburg. While there the sutler’s wife visited him and upon returning home took the boy with her. The woman died in Iowa when the boy was about thirteen years of age. His foster father married again and removed to California, where Mr. Hewitt grew to manhood and has since resided. Mr. Hewitt is now fifty-two years of age and is enjoying a visit to relatives in Cairo for the first time. Robert A. Hewitt and Mrs. Jesse O. Hunt are brother and sister of the visitor, who is also a nephew of Daniel Hartman, Mrs. A. Hailey, Mrs. L. E. Williamson and Mrs. Margaret Smith, all residing in Cairo. There were twenty-seven guests at a dinner party given in honor of the visitor at the home of Mrs. Hunt last Sunday afternoon. All of these were relatives including cousins, nieces, and nephews among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Smith of Memphis. (The death certificate of Elizabeth Grace Hunt states that she was born 13 Jul 1860, in Baltimore, Md., the daughter of Ashiel Hewitt and Catherine Jane Hartman, both natives of Baltimore, Md., and died 11 Feb 1928, in Cairo, Ill. Asahel Hussey Hewitt, 39, laborer, native of Maryland, is on the 1896 list of registered voters in San Juaquin Co., Calif.—Darrel Dexter) VISITED CAIRO WITH ROOSEVELT PARTY Jewel H. Aubers, Washington correspondent for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, whose death occurred Tuesday, visited Cairo with President Roosevelt and the score of governors when they made their memorable trip down the Mississippi. Readers of that paper have known him by his work for years and have watched his rise in the very highest position in metropolitan journalism. (His marker in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana, Mason Co., Mo., reads: Jewell H. Aubere May 4, 1876 July 13, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Phillip Herron, charged with murder of a woman on Twenty-first Street several weeks since, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary. Mr. and Mrs. Alex M. Raggio and daughter Rose are in St. Louis called there by the death of a relative. Mrs. Rosa Cumings, who was called to Cairo by the death of her father, Arnold C. Lippitt, left today for her home in Ft. Worth, Texas. EARLY MORNING FIRE IN FUTURE CITY Boy’s Narrow Escape Caused Death of Mother—Need of Fire Alarm System A small cottage near the new schoolhouse in Future City was destroyed by fire early this morning together with its contents. The property was owned by a colored man named Johnson. Both he and his wife are working downtown and did not go home last night, leaving a young colored boy to sleep in the house. The fire is supposed to have originated from explosion of a lamp he had left burning and gained such headway that he escaped only by jumping through a window near his bed. Thinking her son had burned in the house, his mother, Mrs. Parker, was badly frightened and died about 7 a.m. of heart failure. The need of a fire alarm system was shown in this case, as the fire department was called out about 1 a.m. in response to a telephone call locating the fire at Thirty-seventh and Sycamore streets, more than half a mile south of the scene of the fire which was in reality a considerable distance beyond the city limits. OLDTIME CAIROITE DIED IN KANSAS Mrs. Henry Sticher, aged 90 years, died at the home of her daughter in Junction City, Kansas. She was formerly a resident of Cairo and the mother of the late Fred Sticher, located here in 1858 and went to Kansas about fifteen years since. The deceased was the grandmother of Mrs. T. A. Gant of Nineteenth Street, who received announcement of the death Tuesday. (Thomas A. Gant married Rose Zella Sticher on 16 Oct 1900, in Alexander Co., Ill. In the 1900 census of Athelstane, Clay Co., Kan., Sophia Sticher, a native of Germany, was living in the household of her daughter, Dora Kassebaum, who was born in February 1853 in Germany, who immigrated in 1869. Her marker in Highland Cemetery in Junction City, Geary Co., Kan., reads: Sophie Sticher Born July 20, 1820 Died July 12, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Died, July 7, at Anna, Nelson Hileman, aged about 35 years, interment in the Jonesboro Cemetery. The funeral was held at the home of his brother, Robert Hileman, in Jonesboro and was under the auspices of the Masons. He leaves a wife, aged father and seven brothers and three sisters to mourn his loss. (Mill Creek) A man by name of Albert Hill was found dead on the C. & E. I. R. R. a mile or so west of town (Ullin) Saturday evening. It was generally supposed he was killed by a train in some way. He was buried in Ullin Sunday. Mrs. Josie Zimmerman once a resident of Ullin, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Penrod, in Dongola Sunday night of blood poison. She leaves a husband, infant son, mother and sister and many friends who grieve to learn of her death. (Her marker in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Dongola, Ill., reads: Josephine L. wife of Joseph L. Zimmerman Sept. 4, 1882 July 11, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 15 Jul 1909: Mr. and Mrs. David Fender lost their little six-week-old infant son on Monday of this week. (Pulaski) CAIRO NEGRESS WAS ARRESTED IN CHICAGO Chief Egan received a message from the police department of Chicago this morning informing him that Bernice Shelby had been arrested there and was being held subject to his order. The woman is a negress who was wanted here on charge of shooting her lover, Will Sanford, on Fifth Street about three weeks since. The couple had quarreled and the woman is said to have expressed a desire for a gun with which to shoot Sanford. He gave her his revolver and she proceeded to empty the contents into his body. Whether he will prosecute the woman remains to be seen. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 16 Jul 1909: DIED THIS MORNING AFTER LONG ILLNESS Walker Myers, aged 52 years, died at 5:30 a.m., today from tuberculosis after an illness of about a year’s duration. The deceased and his wife resided with a daughter, Mrs. D. T. Reeves, at 3411 Sycamore Street. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 7:30 o’clock this evening conducted by Rev. A. S. Buchanan of First Presbyterian Church and Rev. L. D. Graham of Calvary Baptist Church. The interment will occur tomorrow forenoon in Beech Grove Cemetery. FATAL ACCIDENT ON C. & E. I. ROAD Danville, Ill., July 16.—Two passenger trains on the Chicago & Eastern Illinois collided this morning at Royal, Ill., and three persons are reported killed and three severely injured. One passenger was on a siding waiting for the other to pass. The switch was left open. The engineer and fireman and express messenger on the standing train were killed and three trainmen fatally injured. GREEK DROWNED WHILE BATHING Stepped off Bank into Twenty-five Feet of Water near Incline BODY RECOVERED BY NEGRO DIVER Ice Cream Peddler Had Family in Turkey—Interpreter at Inquest—Burial by Friends Here The treacherous eddies and bluff bank near Big Four incline south of the city claimed another victim for the Ohio by drowning this morning about 7 o’clock. Two men, members of the Greek colony which has settled in Cairo during the past few years, were bathing in the Ohio River near the Big Four incline. Neither of them could swim and were not familiar with the outline of the bank at that point, one of them waded out and stepped on the bluff bank into water fully twenty-five feet deep and was caught in eddy which quickly carried him beyond human aid. His companion called for help, but the man sank before help could reach him. The body was recovered an hour later by Ed. Dickerson, a negro diver. Coroner McManus was notified and found the body with a rope on one arm fastened to the bank. He had the body taken from the water and conducted an inquest on the spot. The jury returned a verdict of accidental drowning. In order to identify the dead man and ascertain the facts regarding his relatives and home, the testimony of several Greeks was taken through an interpreter. The man was Mash Zik who had been peddling penny ice cream from a push cart. He was 45 years of age and married, his family consisting of wife, three sons and a daughter residing in Tirnova, in the province of Macedonia in Asia Minor, a dependency of Turkey. He had been in America about three and a half years. The body was taken to the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine to be prepared for burial. Owing to the great expense of sending the body to his native land, the members of the Greek colony decided to have the remains decently interred here and the grave marked for future identification. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 17 Jul 1909: ANOTHER BLACK SQUAD OFF FOR CHESTER TODAY Sheriff Frank E. Davis and County Jailer Ed Abernathie left at 5 a.m. for Chester with six negroes convicted and sent to the penitentiary at the July term of circuit court. The prisoners were Andrew Price and Phillip Herron, 14 years for murder. John Holder, John Henry Crews, Henry Miller and Caesar McKee, indeterminate terms for burglary and larceny. Not one of the six could justly claim to be a Cairo negro as they are either newcomers or floaters, but the whole bunch is charged against Cairo on the criminology record at the penitentiary. GREEK BURIED AT BEECH GROVE TODAY Funeral services for Mash Zik, the Greek who drowned in the Ohio River Thursday, were held at the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine this afternoon conducted by Rev. J. J. Downey of St. Patrick’s Parish. The remains were taken by friends of the deceased on the 2:30 train to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 19 Jul 1909: MISTOOK MOTHER FOR A BURGLAR Peter Hall Probably Fatally Shot Her Early This Morning FIRED AT SHADOW IN A REAR ROOM “My God, You Have Shot Your Mother,” Was the Agonizing Cry That Followed. Mistaking his mother for a burglar, Peter Hall, living at 2__ Sixteenth Street early this morning, fired at her, seriously if not fatally wounding her. The mother, Mrs. Annie Hall, and 19-year-old son live in one of Lancaster’s houses in the rear of his store at Sixteenth and Commercial. The mother and son occupy the front room for sleeping quarters and in the rear is another room used as a kitchen. During the night the wind awakened the woman and she went to the rear door to see if everything was all right. The son became aroused, partially, and seeing a dark shadow in the back room, reached under his pillow, drew out his .32 caliber Iver Johnson pistol, and springing out of bed, fired. “My God, you have shot your mother,” was the agonizing cry that brought the lad to full consciousness of what he had done. The woman did not fall, but went to the front door to call for help. The boy also ran out to alarm the neighbors, and as soon as they arrived, he went for Dr. Carey, who reached the house at about 2:30. He found that the ball had entered on the left side and had passed through the lung and lodged in the back. Today the woman had recovered somewhat from the shock of the accident and was a little stronger, but the hopes of her recovery are slight. According to the boy, who was seen at police headquarters this morning, he and his mother lived here about two years. He came here from Martin, Tenn., and his mother from Union City. His father had been dead for about ten years. Another son is in Michigan. Peter Hall works at Sander’s Grocery Store.
The lad stated that he kept the pistol under this
pillow because his mother always kept some money in the
house and he was afraid of burglars, for the front door
opens right off the street. CHECK DELAYED; MAN SUICIDED St. Louis, July 19—Sampel Spellman ended his life with gas Sunday night because of poverty. Monday morning a mail carrier brought a letter with a check from his wife at Columbus, Ohio, which probably would have saved his life if it had come in time. Spellman decided to die after his grandchild asked for a quarter which he did not have. He was once wealthy, but had been forced to earn his living peddling shoe strings. (This may be the same person as S. L. Spellman, whose marker in United Hebrew Cemetery, University City, St. Louis Co., Mo., states he was born in 1840 and died in 1909. Samuel Spellman married Frances Baum on 24 Feb 1869, in Marion Co., Ind. The 1900 census of East Main, Ward 7, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ill., records the following household: Samuel L. Spellman, born in September 1843, in Holland, immigrated in 1855, naturalized, commercial tr. stag; Frances Spellman, wife, born in June 1850, in New York, married 31 years, mother of four children, all living, milliner pro.; Lillian M. Spellman, daughter, born in June 1876 in Kentucky, manager millinery store; Harriet L. Spellman, daughter, born in April 1879 in Ohio, milliner. He is in the 1870 census of ward 7, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Ind.: Samuel Spellman, 30, born in Holland, loan office; Francis Spellman, 21, born in New York, keeping house; Flora Spellman, born in October 1869 in Indiana.—Darrel Dexter) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gazzolo left this morning for Cincinnati in response to a message announcing the death of a sister of Mr. Gazzolo. Frank Spencer received word today that the little two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goza died at Illmo, Ill., Sunday. Mr. Goza is the agent for the Iron Mountain at Ilmo and Mrs. Goza is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Titus of Mounds and a niece of Mr. Spencer went to Mounds this afternoon to attend the funeral. MAN KILLED IN THE MOUNDS YARDS William McDaniels of Olive Branch neighborhood was run down while walking along the tracks in the south yards at Mounds last evening. He had been in Cairo, leaving here on the Thebes train and got off when the train stopped for the switch leading out of the yards onto the Thebes line. The man was apparently under the influence of liquor and had gone but a short distance when he was struck by an engine and killed. The coroner’s inquest last evening found the case to be an unavoidable accident, the railroad men having done all in their power to prevent it. R. Thomas, a stepson of the deceased, resides in Future City. SHOOTING ON ROAD RESULTS IN MURDER Hayes Gratty of Mounds Shot Dead While Riding Along the County Road The pistol toting habit is probably responsible for the untimely death of Hayes Gratty of Mounds, who was shot dead while riding along the Sycamore Street Road early this morning. There was but one witness to the tragedy, who was before the coroner’s inquest today. He was John Crain of Mounds, who was driving the rig in which he and Gratty were coming to Cairo. According to the story told by Crain, the shooting occurred about 2 o’clock at a place some distance south of the Halfway House and the person who did the shooting was walking along the road. Gratty spoke to him in a jocular manner, inquiring what he was doing out at that hour of night. The person replied in like manner and a moment later there was a shot fired, but Crain says he thought nothing of it. Looking at his companion, who had not replied to his comment, he noticed Gratty’s head dropping as though he was asleep, and putting up his hand started to his companion. As he did so, he felt blood trickling down the man’s neck. He was dead and had not uttered a sound. The bullet struck Gratty at the base of the brain a little to the right side and caused instant death. Crain could not say whether the man whom he charged with firing the fatal shot was white or colored. Gratty’s body was brought to town and taken to the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine, where the inquest was held at noon today. Coroner McManus empaneled a jury and after viewing the remains adjourned the inquisition until a latter date, subject to call of the coroner. John Crain, who had been detained at police headquarters pending orders from the coroner, was released with the understanding that he was to appear before the coroner’s jury whenever called. There is absolutely no clue as to the identity of the person who fired the shot that killed Gratty. The remains of Gratty were taken in charge by Mrs. Falconer’s on order of relatives of the deceased, prepared for burial and conveyed to his home in Mounds this afternoon. John Crain and Hayes Gratty with their families occupied adjoining property and for years have been most intimate friends.
Hayes Gratty was about 40 years of age, married and had a family residing
at Mounds. He
was a locomotive engineer employed on the Illinois Central
Railroad. He had
relatives residing in Cairo. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 20 Jul 1909: DR. NED REDMAN DEAD AT SALT LAKE CITY End Came Suddenly at Early Hour This Morning The sad news was received today that Dr. Ned W. Redman died in Salt Lake City this morning at 2:35 o’clock, his mother, Mrs. Ellen Redman, and sister, Miss Eliza, being with him. He had been in poor health for a number of years, but was taken dangerously ill a few days ago and his brother, R. L. Redman, left Saturday for Salt Lake City, called by a telegram. He would reach Colorado Springs today and it has not been learned as yet whether he will go on or wait there for the funeral party, as the remains will be brought to Cairo for burial. Dr. Ned Redman was a most popular and well liked young man in Cairo, having been born and reared here, a graduate of the public schools in this city and of the medical school at the Northwestern University. He leaves a mother, Mrs. Ellen Redman; four sisters, Mrs. Bernard McManus, Misses Nora, Eliza and Kate Redman; and two brothers, Bert and Phillips. COLORED WOMAN STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS FRIDAY Mrs. Jane Clark, a well-known elderly colored woman, was stricken with paralysis at her home on Fourteenth Street last Friday and remained in a very critical condition. Clyde, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goza, who died at Illmo, was buried here (Mounds) Monday at Beech Grove Cemetery. The funeral of the late Hays Gratty will be held from the family residence on Blanch Avenue (Mounds) at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. The Knights of Pythias will have charge of the funeral. MRS. PAEPCKE DEAD The death of Mrs. Herman Paepcke is announced from Chicago. The deceased was the wife of the president of the Chicago Mill and Lumber Company having large interests in Cairo. S. Wagner, superintendent of the Cairo plant, was a brother of Mrs. Paepcke. The funeral will occur upon the arrival of a daughter of the deceased from Germany. (Herman Paepcke married Paula Wagner on 26 Jul 1878, in Calhoun Co., Texas. The death certificate of Paula Paepcke states she was born about 1858 in Texas and died 12 Jul 1909, in Glencoe, Cook Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) BOY CAUGHT DEAD NEGRO ON FISH LINE Identification Impossible and Remains Buried Quickly—Probably Man off Steamer Dunbar A little boy made a good catch while fishing in the Ohio River near the Halliday Terrace this forenoon, when his line became entangled upon the arm of a dead negro and brought the body to the surface. The boy was badly frightened but called to Capt. J. J. Nichols who had a party in a launch and was passing at the time. Finding the landing of the body at the bank there impracticable, owing to the willows, the launch towed the floater to the bank at the Halliday elevator. Coroner McManus held an inquest there and ordered Burke & Blaine to take charge of the body which was in very bad condition. It was impossible to identify the body and there was nothing in the clothing to furnish a clue. The clothing indicated the man was a laborer and is thought to have been deck hand who was drowned Sunday off the steamer Dunbar. The rapid decomposition of the body is attributed to the warm water of the river. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict of accidental drowning and classed the victim as an unknown negro. The body was prepared for burial as quickly as possible and taken to Mounds for burial before noon. Frank Steagala of Thirty-fifth Street, is critically ill at St. Mary’s Infirmary, where he was taken last Friday. STREETCAR MOTORMAN DIED AT INFIRMARY Claude Stewart, an employee of the Cairo Traction Company, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Infirmary. He came to Cairo about four years ago from Sikeston, Mo., and for a long period was a motorman on the Owl car run. The deceased was 39 years of age, single, and is survived by two brothers and three sisters: H. O. Stewart of Dexter, Mo., who is a frequent visitor to Cairo as traveling representative of an Evansville house; and Carl T. Stewart of Memphis; Mrs. George Meeker of Cairo, Mrs. Troy Blay of Mound City, and Mrs. James Cox of Marion, Ill. The remains were prepared for burial at Feith’s undertaking establishment and will be shipped to East Prairie, Mo., in the morning for interment. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Pythias affiliated with Cairo Lodge No. 173. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 21 Jul 1909: MRS. HALL IMPROVING Mrs. Annie Hall, who was shot by her son by mistake early Monday morning, is reported improving. O. BOUGHNER DEAD FROM PARALYSIS Old Cairo Resident Passes Away at Minto Junction, Ohio Oregon Boughner, an old resident of Cairo, died Tuesday at Mingo Junction, Ohio, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, which he sustained about a week ago. He was on a visit to his sister, when the stroke overtook him. He will be buried tomorrow. He was a deputy sheriff for many years and also served for a long time on the Cairo police force. AGED NEGRO WOMAN DIED THIS MORNING Mrs. Jane Clark, an aged colored woman and old resident of Cairo, died this morning at 5:40 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Amos, No. 511 Fourteenth Street, after an illness of five days’ duration. The funeral will be held Friday from Ricks’ church. (The 1880 census of Fourteenth Street, Ward 3, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following household: Lewis Clark, black, 50, laborer, born in Kentucky; Jane Clark, wife, 40, born in Kentucky; Lydia Clark, 22, daughter, born in Kentucky; Robert Clark, 17, son, born in Mississippi; Mollie Clark, 15, daughter, born in Mississippi; Cyrus Clark, 8, son, born in Illinois. The 1900 census of Fourteenth Street, Ward 4, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., lists: Louis Clark, black, born in Kentucky, laborer; Jane Clark, wife, black, mother of 9 children, 3 living, born in Kentucky, washerwoman. They owned their own home.--Darrel Dexter) STREET CAR BOYS REMEMBERED COMRADE In respect and memory of Claude Stewart, who died at St. Mary’s Infirmary yesterday, the motormen and conductors of the Traction Company contributed a large and handsome wreath to the floral offerings which will be placed upon the grave of the deceased. The funeral was held this morning and the remains taken to Bertrand, Mo., for interment. SECTION HAND HIT BY MOBILE TRAIN D. Owens, a colored section hand employed by the Illinois Central Railroad, was struck by an M. & O. train on the bridge approach this morning and seriously injured. One leg was broken and he suffered numerous cuts and bruises. The man was taken to the hospital where the company surgeon attended him. Owens resides on Jefferson Avenue. OLD UNION COUNTY RESIDENT DEAD Edward Cuhl Passed Away at Infirmary at Age of 83 Years Edward Cuhl, one of the pioneer residents of Union County, died at St. Mary’s Infirmary at 4:30 o’clock this morning, after an illness of about two weeks of typhoid fever. He was in his 83rd year and would have reached that birthday had he lived until August 6th. The deceased came to Dongola nearly 53 years ago. He engaged in business as a wheat buyer and accumulated considerable property. He leaves two sons, R. A. Cuhl, who is a merchant of Dongola, and Edward Cuhl. The remains will be taken to Dongola for burial Friday forenoon. (Rickliff A. Cuhl, 27, merchant from Dongola, Ill., born in Smithland, Ky., son of Edward Cuhl and Martha Aden, married on 28 Jun 1885, in Union Co., Ill., Izetta B. Long, 22, born in Grand Tower, Jackson Co., Ill., daughter of Richard Long and E. A. Jones.—Darrel Dexter) REMAINS EXPECTED HERE BY SUNDAY There have as yet been no definite arrangements made here for the funeral of the late Dr. Ned Redman, who died at Salt Lake City. A message from R. L. Redman states he was delayed a day en route there and is expected to leave tonight for Cairo with the remains of his brother. Three days are required to make the trip. News was received here (Mounds) Tuesday that Walter Morrow is seriously ill at a hospital in St. Louis. Word was received here (Mounds) Monday night of the death of H. J. Beck in a hospital at St. Louis. He was a former resident here and held the position of general foreman of the I. C. Railroad here. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 22 Jul 1909: CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to those persons and officials in the city of Cairo and others who extended to us their most kindly aid and sympathy during our dark hour of sadness and distress owing to the untimely death of our beloved one, the late Hayes Graddy, of Mounds,. Most sincerely, Mrs. Hayes Graddy Mrs. Gibson, Mother Mrs. M. Jaeckel, Sister Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Allen lost their only child last Saturday evening. The little daughter, who was two years old, was stricken with a congestive chill and passed away in a few hours. (Ullin) ARRANGE TO ATTEND FUNERAL OF DR. REDMAN At a meeting held last evening the Knights of Columbus arranged to attend in a body the funeral of the late Dr. Ned Redman, who was a member of the Cairo Council. An escort will meet the remains upon arrival at the Central passenger station Saturday evening. Later in the evening the members will assemble at their hall and proceed in a body to the Redman home where they will pray for the repose of the soul of their departed brother. This service is customary with the order. The funeral will be under auspices of the order. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 24 Jul 1909: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pollock arrived home (Mounds) Thursday from Chicago where they attended the funeral of the late Mr. Beck. FARMER GUILTY OF MURDER OF WIFE St. Louis, July 24.—Henry Johnson, farmer of New Douglas, Ill., three months after the death of his wife was today arrested for her murder. A warrant followed the disinterment of the body and the discovery that the woman’s skull was fractured, her eye bruised and her legs and arms lacerated. (Henry Johnson married Anna T. Focken on 18 Oct 1856, in Madison Co., Ill. The 1900 census of New Douglas village, Madison Co., Ill., contains the following household: Henry Johnson, born in August 1826 in Germany, immigrated in 1852, naturalized citizen, farm laborer; Anna T. Johnson, wife, born in August 1837 in Germany, mother of nine children, seven living; Anna M. Johnson, daughter, born in May 1874 in Illinois; Mattie W. Johnson, born in May 1879 in Illinois. The 1880 census of New Douglas states that Henry and Anna were born in Hanover and lists their children as Theodore Johnson, 20, John J. Johnson, 18, Sena Johnson, 16, Henry Johnson, 12, Anna Johnson, 7, Mary Johnson, 4, and Martha Johnson, 1.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL NOTICE. Redman—Died in Salt Lake City, Monday, July 19, 1909, after prolonged illness, John Edward Redman, aged 24 years. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, Rev. Father Downey officiating. Special train will leave Fourteenth Street for Villa Ridge cemetery, where interment will be made. Friends of the family invited to attend. (His marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge, Ill., reads: William A. Redman Jr. Jan. 9, 1869 Mar. 13, 1905 J. Edward Redman Feb. 14, 1885 July 19, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 26 Jul 1909: NEGRESS DIED LAST NIGHT FROM WOUNDS Fay Blake, a colored woman, died at the hospital last night from the effects of the wounds inflicted by Bessie Scott, a negro girl. The girl and the woman became involved in a difficulty at a house on Poplar Street near Thirtieth Street one night about two weeks ago according to report. The Scott girl used a knife upon the Blake woman inflicting several dangerous wounds. The girl escaped before the police could locate her and has not been found. Coroner McManus will hold an inquest in the case this evening at the undertaking establishment of L. S. Williams, colored, 1913 Poplar Street. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Pryor died Sunday morning at their home on Railroad Street. Funeral services were held this morning and the remains were taken to Metropolis for interment. (Mound City) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Redman and son Curran of Memphis who were called to Cairo by the death of Dr. J. H. Redman, left Sunday night. The former went to Nashville on business and Mrs. Redman and son returned to their home. While here they were the guests of Mrs. Georgia Lippitt of Twenty-first Street. DR. REDMAN’S FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY The funeral of the late Dr. John E. Redman was held Sunday afternoon with services in St. Patrick’s Church at Ninth and Washington Avenue conducted by the Rev. J. J. Downey. The members of the Knights of Columbus and of the Alexander County Medical Association attended the funeral as organizations. The attendance was unusually large and remarkably so when considering the fact that the deceased was a very young man, The floral offerings were probably as profuse and elaborate as were ever seen at any funeral in Cairo of late years, a number of very beautiful pieces were among them, notably one from the Franciscan sisters in charge of the hospital at Salt Lake, where Dr. Redman was a patient during some weeks prior to his death. A special train conveyed the funeral party from the foot of Fourteenth Street to Villa Ridge, where the remains were interred in the family burial grounds at Calvary Cemetery. The pallbearers were as follows: Dr. Flint Bondurant, Dr. W. N. Cox, Oris Hastings, Harry Becker, John Ladd, Clemons Bloms, Phil Fitzgerald, Will Howe, Paul Kerth. The members of the medical association were the honorary pallbearers. The sermon of Rev. Father Downey was an eloquent and fitting tribute to the character of the deceased and to the medical profession which he had chosen as his life’s work and to which he had so closely applied himself as to undermine his health. NEGRO WOMAN SHOT HER MAN Homicide Occurred This Afternoon on Fifth Street Sylvester Grundy, colored, was shot and killed by Cora Kizer, at 217 Fifth Street at 2:30 this afternoon. The shooting occurred upstairs at the number given, where Grundy was living with the woman. The woman claims that Grundy assaulted her with a razor and exhibited a cut across the front of her dress as proof of her assertion. When he slashed her she shot at him and he ran down stairs into the back yard where he fell. He was picked up and carried into the house where he died. Dr. McManus took charge of the remains. The woman made no attempt to escape and was arrested by Officers Magner and Johnson and lodged in the city jail. FORMER CAIRO WOMAN DIED IN ST. LOUIS Wilmot—Entered into rest on Saturday, July 24, 1909, at 3:30 a.m., Wilhemine Wilmot (nee Dick), aged 38 years and 9 months, dearly beloved wife of Louis Wilmot and dear mother of Henry Rudolph and Louis J. Wilmot. Deceased was a member of Royal Camp No. 4101, R. N. and Anne Cole Auxiliary No. 1 U. S. W. V. The funeral will take place on Monday, July 26, at 2 p.m. from residence, 2722 Meramec Street. Friends are invited to attend.—St. Louis Globe Democrat The deceased was the wife of Louis Wilmot, formerly residing at Twenty-first and Sycamore streets and had many friends in Cairo. (Lewis Wilmot, Jr., married Minnie Dick on 9 Dec 1888, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 27 Jul 1909: JOHN J. BIGGERS IN CAIRO TODAY Returned This Morning from Tennessee Far from Being a Dead Man—Sought Old Friends Immediately John J. Biggers, the missing carpenter, arrived in Cairo this forenoon on the Illinois Central train from Paducah coming from Nashville near which city he had spent some weeks with his brother. He had not announced his intention of returning to Cairo so far as learned today and the officers of the local tribe of Ben Hur who had been very active in their efforts to locate Mr. Biggers after he mysteriously disappeared last April were greatly surprised to learn of his return. From information received by them, it was supposed that Mr. Biggers was hopelessly ill at the home of his brother in Tennessee. Mr. Biggers sought some of his old friends and acquaintances upon his arrival, but whether he intends to locate in Cairo has not been learned. His wife is now making her home with her daughter in Kankakee, Ill., having given up all hope of finding her husband after several weeks. Mr. Biggers is apparently in his usual health, although appears to have recently recovered from a severe illness. WILL FILED FOR PROBATE TODAY In the probate setting of the county court this afternoon, the last will and testament of Jane Clark, deceased, was filed for probate and the hearing set for August 20. Several routine orders in unimportant estates were entered upon the record. ANOTHER FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY Negro Shot and Killed Early This Morning on Eighteenth Street by Negress or Her Brother A fatal shooting affray occurred about 2 a.m. at 520 Eighteenth Street. The facts in the case are difficult to obtain. A negro, Henry Stanley, was shot and killed while in company with a negress known as Minnie Clifton alias Mit Norris and her brother, Ollie Watson, both of whom were arrested this morning by Officers Lewis, Hoffheniz and Johnson at 322 Twenty-second Street. Stanley was shot in the back. It was told by someone that Stanley had beat the woman and was shot by her brother. Another version was that the woman did the shooting. When arrested this morning the woman gave the officers a .32 caliber revolver which she claimed was the weapon used. Her face bore marks of a recent beating which substantiates the self-defense story. The woman had little to say regarding the affair this morning further than that she did not know how it started. Coroner McManus ordered an inquest to be held this afternoon. TWO COLORED GIRLS WANTED For Killing of Fay Blake—Inquest Developed New Facts—Two Inquests This Afternoon The inquest held last night to inquire into the death of Fay Blake, who died from knife wounds inflicted about two weeks since by one Bessie Scott, revealed new facts in the case. The evidence presented to the coroner’s jury shows that the Blake woman was assaulted by two colored girls because of jealousy. One negro seems to be attentive to the three negresses, and they were disputing each other’s claim. Fay Blake, the eldest of the three seemed to have bested her rivals, who accused her of telling tales regarding them. When the three women met in a house near Thirtieth and Poplar streets, the girls doubled forces against the Blake woman, Ada Parm holding her while Bessie wielded the knife. The jury found that the assault was not justifiable and held that Bessie Scott was directly responsible for the death of Fay Blake and that Ada Parm was an accessory and it was recommended that both be apprehended and held until discharged by due process of law. Both of the accused disappeared immediately after the affray and have not been located. Two inquests were held this afternoon in the city council chamber. One to inquire into the death of Sylvester Grundy, who was shot by Cora Kazier at 217 Fifth street Monday afternoon. The other was the inquiry into the death of Henry Stanley, who was shot by Minnie Clifton alias Mitt Norris early this morning at 520 Eighteenth Street. The unusual feature of these cases was their similarity. The inquests attracted a large crowd of negroes as spectators, but there were few witnesses in either case. The coroner’s jury held Cora Kazier to the grand jury for killing Sylvester Grundy. The woman was the only material witness before the jury at the inquest this afternoon. INFANT DAUGHTER DIED IN COVINGTON Mary Louise, the four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Hurd, of this city, died Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hurd’s mother, Mrs. Mellinger in Covington, Ky. The little baby has been delicate all of her short life and was taken to Covington by her mother several weeks ago. She seemingly improved at first and her parents were much encouraged, but about ten days ago Mr. Hurd was sent for as the child was considered to be seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Hurd have many warm friends in Cairo who will grieve with them in their great loss. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 28 Jul 1909: Mack Ozment living south of town (Ullin) died Monday from old age. Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War and was a respected citizen. (McDonald Ozment married Julia Ann Horn on 29 Dec 1863, in Franklin Co., Ill. The application for a military marker states that McDonald Ozment was a private in Co. D, 18th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War, died 26 Jul 1909, and was buried in Liberty Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 29 Jul 1909: GEORGE STANCIL DIED LAST EVENING George Stancil, one of the proprietors of the Cairo Fish and Oyster Market, died at St. Mary’s Infirmary about 8 o’clock last evening. Stancil was about forty years of age and single. He had spent most of his life in Cairo and for a number of years had engaged in fishing for a livelihood. A few weeks since he purchased an interest in the fish market on Eighth Street. It is said that for several days he had been drinking heavily and yesterday morning fell unconscious at Eighth and Commercial Avenue. He was carried into his place of business, was removed to St. Mary’s Infirmary during the afternoon and died a few hours later. The remains were taken to Feith’s undertaking establishment and embalmed last night. This morning at direction of friends pursuant to instructions from a brother, the remains were taken in charge by Mrs. Falconer. The only near relative of the deceased is a brother, Nathan Stancil, now in New Orleans. Arrangements for the funeral await further orders from him. The deceased was a nephew of the late Mrs. Clementine McClain of Sandusky, who formerly conducted a millinery store in Cairo. WOMAN AND BOY HELD FOR TRIAL Coroner’s Inquest Found Killing of Negro on Eighteenth Street Not Justifiable The second session of the coroner’s jury held yesterday afternoon in the case of the death of Henry Stanley, the negro who was shot and killed at 520 Eighteenth Street early Tuesday morning, brought to light some very conflicting evidence. The testimony taken Tuesday afternoon of the ten witnesses, all negroes from that neighborhood, seemed to favor the defendants in the case, but yesterday afternoon seven witnesses were examined including the defendants and two police officers. The testimony of these witnesses contradicted upon several essential points that of the witnesses of the day before. Even the stories of Minnie Clifton alias Mit Norris and of Ollie (Man) Watson, her brother, who claimed to have shot Stanley when he attacked the woman, varied upon points which the coroner’s jury deemed essential. There were seventeen witnesses examined, but the great mass of the testimony could be summed up in a few words having little direct bearing upon the facts in the case. The jury returned its verdict shortly before 6 o’clock last evening, finding that Henry Stanley came to his death from a shot fired either by Minnie Clifton alias Mit Norris or by her brother, Ollie Watson, that the killing was not justifiable and recommended that both defendants be held until discharge by due process of law. The prisoners were removed to the county jail immediately after the inquest. The crowd of spectators at the hearing yesterday afternoon was as large as that of the previous day and the capacity of the city council chamber and the hall adjoining it was taxed to the utmost. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 30 Jul 1909: SEARCH FOR BODY OF LAD CONTINUES Work of Dragging Ohio to Recover Remains of Willie Asplan Going On BOY WAS DROWNED WHILE IN SWIMMING In the Ohio River Just Below Sixth Street Thursday Evening Uttering one single cry of “Help,” Willie Asplan, aged 14 years, was carried under the brick barge just below Sixth Street in the Ohio River last evening and was drowned. The accident happened about 6:45 o’clock. The boy was swimming with other boys. It is said that he had just learned to swim last Saturday, but used “wings” because he was still inexpert. The steamer Three States was landing in there and her wheel made heavy swells that swamped the boys. Asplan was washed in under the barge while a companion, Leslie Ireland, had a narrow escape from a similar fate. As soon as the accident happened, word was sent to his father, William Asplan, manager of the liquor establishment of George H. Goodman Co. Mr. Asplan was out driving with his wife and word did not get to him for half an hour. When the terrible news was broken, he drove in at a terrific rate to reach the scene of the drowning. The news of the drowning spread rapidly and a great crowd gathered to watch divers at work trying to find the body. The diving outfit belonging to Sam Halliday was secured and W. R. Parker, an employee of the Singer Company, who is a diver, went down in search of the body. He worked until 3 o’clock this morning, when he had to stop on account of illness. He searched all around the barge under which the boy was washed by the waves from the ferryboat, but without success. This morning the work of dragging the river in the hope of bringing the body to the surface was attempted. The lad is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Asplan and his death is a terrible blow to them. (His birth certificate states that William J. Asplan was born 13 Apr 1895, in Vanderburgh Co., Ind., the son of William J. Asplan and M. Feldacher. His marker in Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Ind., reads: William J. Asplan 1895-1909.—Darrel Dexter) NEGRO HOLD UP CAUGHT BY POLICE Ed Carpenter, “Bad Man,” Shot in Leg Trying to Escape Ed Carpenter, a “bad” negro, is in the city hall with a bullet in his leg and a charge of highway robbery hanging over him. Last night a holdup was reported on the bridge and Officers Wade and Lewis were sent up to investigate. They came upon Carpenter crouching down so as to escape notice. A big 38 pistol lay at his side. The officers covered the man and demanded that he throw up his hands just as he was trying to reach for his gun. He recognized Officer Wade and surrendered. He was brought down to headquarters in the wagon, and as he got out broke and ran. The officers began firing at him and sent a bullet into the fleshy part of his leg, after a dozen shots were fired. This brought him down and he was locked up. Today, Dr. McManus treated his wound while State’s Attorney Wilson swore out a complaint against him for highway robbery. Another hold up occurred at Cairo Junction and the officers chased a negro who ran down and scaled the high Singer fence. How he got over is a wonder, but he did. The officers searched the place, but the negro got away. The man Carpenter held up was a negro who works at Mounds. He lost $2 and some tobacco. Chief Egan says that Carpenter was first seen around here the day that Hays Graddy was shot. Previous to that he had not been around Cairo for a long time. ODIN MAN MISSING BABY AT POINT OF DEATH Odin, Ill., July 30.—William A. Myers, who drilled the first oil well in Marion County has been missing since last Friday. The last news was a telegram stating he would be here Sunday. His six-month-old baby is dying and the mother is frantic. INQUEST HELD IN HAYS GRATTY CASE This Afternoon at Council Chamber Deceased Mysteriously Shot on Mound City Road The inquest held to inquire into the death of Hays Gratty who was mysteriously shot on the Mound City road on the morning of July 19, was resumed this afternoon in the council chamber. John Crain, who was driving to Cairo with Gratty when he was shot, told his story to the coroner’s jury. A number of other witnesses were to be examined during the afternoon. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 31 Jul 1909: BODY OF DROWNED BOY RECOVERED Came to Surface This Morning Some Distance Out from Barge BROUGHT TO BANK BY NEGRO SEARCHER Inquest Held This Morning—Warm Water Caused Body to Rise in Short Time—Burial at Evansville “There he is.” That was the shout of several persons along the levee near Sixth Street and on the brick barge at 8:50 o’clock this morning when the body of Willie Asplan came to the surface of the Ohio River opposite the barge under which the boy disappeared while swimming early Thursday evening. The body came up some distance out in the river, and was quickly secured by Tobe Mulvin in a skiff. Mulvin was one of the men who had worked many hours trying to recover the body by dragging for it, and he was paid for his services. The body was taken from the river by the undertakers upon order of Coroner McManus and removed to the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine where an inquest was held this forenoon. The verdict was accidental drowning. The body was unmarked and apparently had not been touched by the drag hooks. It was in the water about thirty-eight hours and owing to the warm weather rose to the surface quickly. The movement of the body is thought to be due to the sloping bank down which it would have rolled after sinking to the bottom, until striking some obstruction. The remains were prepared for burial immediately after the inquest and will probably be shipped to Evansville, Ind., the former home of the family, Sunday afternoon. Arrangements for the funeral have not been announced. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon with services at the family residence, 400 Fourteenth Street, conducted by Rev. A. S. Buchanan of the Frist Baptist Church. The remains will leave via the Big Four at 3:50 for Evansville Ind., for interment. The death of their son is a hard blow to Mr. and Mrs. Asplan, who recently removed to Cairo from Memphis, Tenn. Formerly the parents resided in Evansville, Ind. Mr. Asplan is manager of the George H. Goodman Co. mail order house recently removed from Memphis to Cairo. ROBBER HELD FOR CIRCUIT COURT Ed Carpenter, the bad man foot racer winged by Officers Wade and Lewis early Friday morning after he was rounded up for a hold up stunt, had a preliminary hearing late Friday afternoon before Judge Whitcamp and was held for the circuit court under bond in the sum of $300. He went to the county jail on default. OLD RESIDENT OF JONESBORO DEAD John Kohler died at his home in Jonesboro, Ill., on Friday and the funeral will be held Sunday. The deceased was 76 years of age and had resided in Jonesboro nearly fifty years. He was a brother of the late George Kohler of Cairo and well known here, especially to the older generation of the German citizens. Louis Kohler and other relatives from Cairo will attend the funeral on Sunday. (John Kohler married Adelhite Bolte 26 Oct 1862, in Union Co., Ill. His marker in Ebenezer German Cemetery south of Jonesboro, Ill., reads: John Kohler 1835-1909 Addieline Kohler 1845-1920.—Darrel Dexter) BABY SMITHERS DIED FRIDAY The five-month-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Smithers of 425 Thirty-third Street died about 3 o’clock Friday afternoon, after a brief illness from cholera infantum. The remains will be shipped by Mrs. Feith to Charleston, Mo., for interment Sunday morning. SAWMILL MAN MEETS TERRIBLE ACCIDENT A man named Jennelle, foreman of Main Brothers’ saw mill at Rago, on the C. & E. I., just north of Karnak, met with a distressing accident this morning. A 2x4 timber caught in a saw and was hurled against Jenelle going right through his stomach and all but coming out in the back. Drs. Brown and Call of Vienna and Dr. Martin of Belknap were summoned to the injured man and it has not been learned whether his injuries were fatal. FUNERAL NOTICE. Asplan—William J., beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Asplan, Sr., drowned in the Ohio River, Thursday evening, July 29, 1909. Funeral services will be held at the family residence, 409 Fourteenth Street, 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, August 1st, conducted by Rev. A. S. Buchanan, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Cortege will depart via the Big Four route at 3:50 p.m. Interment at Evansville, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Kennedy arrived home (Mounds) Thursday night from Centralia where they attended the funeral of the later Walter Morrow. The deceased is a brother of Mrs. Kennedy. (Marcus Kennedy married Cora Morrow on 14 Jun 1885, in Pulaski Co., Ill. His marker in Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia, Marion Co., Ill., reads: Walter L. Morrow 1873-1909.—Darrel Dexter) GRADDY’S DEATH STILL UNSOLVED Coroner’s Jury Only Able to Lay Crime to Some Unknown Person NO CLUE FOUND TO MYSTERIOUS PERSON Whom Graddy Accosted on the Mound City Road Shortly Before He Was Shot The mystery surrounding the fatal shooting of Hays Graddy of Mounds is still involved. After a delay of eleven days, during which it was hoped that evidence would develop to throw some light upon the tragedy that was enacted upon the Mound City road on the morning of July 16th last, the coroner’s jury Friday evening reassembled, heard again the story of those who were with or had seen Graddy on the night of his death, and brought in a verdict that he came to his death from a bullet fired by some unknown person. John Crain of Mounds, who was driving to Cairo with Graddy retold his story. The two had visited the two resorts at the Half Way House during the night, leaving shortly after midnight to drive to Cairo. Crain was driving. When they had nearly reached the Illinois Central switch track that crosses the road and goes to the plant of the Pioneer Pole and Shaft Company, they passed a man walking to Cairo. Graddy called out to him, “What in hell are you doing here?” The man replied, “What in hell is it to you?” A few moments after, the witness could not tell just how long, he heard a shot, but paid no attention to it, as it was not an uncommon occurrence. The next thing that he noticed was that Graddy was leaning over against him. He thought that he was asleep and he spoke to him. Graddy didn’t reply and the witness turned and looking at Graddy saw that something was the matter and exclaimed, “My God, Graddy, are you shot?” Then the witness stopped at a house on the right side of the road (probably C. O. Patier’s residence) and cried for help. Getting no response, he started back towards Mounds and met a surrey with H. N. Hoopengarner, a woman, Helen Sexton, and a negro, James Crawford, in it. He called to them, but they paid no attention to him, thinking that he was some drunken man. Then he returned his rig toward Cairo and followed them and overtaking them told them that his companion was shot. With that, Hoopengarner, who is a bartender at the Tri-City Park, got out, struck a match and looked at Graddy. He did not find any bullet wound in his breast, and finally discovered it in the back of his head. Suggesting that Graddy had better be taken at once to a doctor, although no evidence of life were apparent. Hoopengarner got into the buggy to drive while Crain held Graddy and they drove down to police headquarters and reported to the police. The negro drove the surrey back to Cairo. This is the story as told by Crain and corroborated by Hoopengarner and the negro, James Crawford. The woman, who is a denizen of Thirteenth Street, was not brought before the jury as it was announced that she had a broken leg. Other witnesses were examined, but this is the main story. An examination of the wound by Coroner McManus revealed the fact that the bullet did not range either up or down, but went through Graddy’s neck on a level. There were no powder burns on his neck. State’s Attorney Wilson holds to the theory that the shot was fired by the man whom Graddy accosted, who was angry or drunk and took a shot at Graddy after he had spoken roughly to him. A theory was advanced Friday that Ed Carpenter, the negro under arrest for highway robbery on the bridge Thursday night, may have been responsible for Graddy’s death, because he was first seen around Cairo this last time about the time that Graddy was shot, but against this theory it is reasoned that if the negro had wanted to hold them up, he would not have fired at them after they had passed, but would have stopped them when they met. The mystery is one that may never be solved. It is not shown that Graddy had any quarrel with anyone at either of the Half Way House resorts although he and Crain spent two or three hours there drinking. The jury was made up of E. A. Burke, foreman, W. B. Huette, A. Glauber, Otto Schuh, A. S. Fraser and J. S. Thompson. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 2 Aug 1909: FUNERAL HELD ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON Funeral services for William J. Asplan, Jr., who was drowned in the Ohio River, were held at the family residence, 409 Fourteenth Street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. A. S. Buchanan, a pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The funeral was largely attended, considering that the family only came to Cairo within the past few weeks. The remains were taken on the afternoon train via the Big Four to Evansville, Ind., for interment. The active pallbearers were friends of the parents and all are newcomers to Cairo. They were: Jacob Kertz, Walter Gigsby, Emmett P. James, Henry Flurledge, Phil Christman, Jr., Charles Brooks. The honorary pallbearers were friends and companions of the deceased. They were Albert Mulvhill, Ralph Miller, Robert White, Reed Thelkeld, Eugene Glauber, Ulrich Elliott. Frank Knupp, of 1804 Commercial Avenue, departed Sunday night in response to a message informing him of the death of his father at Warren, Pa. (The death certificate of John Knupp, blacksmith, states that he was born 9 Dec 1842, in Pleasant Township, Warren Co., Pa., the son of Henry and Mary Knupp, natives of Germany, died 1 Aug 1909, in Brokenstraw Township, Warren Co., Pa. , of accidental drowning, and was buried at Warren, Pa. His marker in Saint Joseph Cemetery in Warren, Pa., reads: John Knupp 1842-1909 Emeline his wife 1849-1919.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 4 Aug 1909: BESSIE SCOTT IN THE COUNTY JAIL Bessie Scott, the young negress charged with the murder of Fay Blake, a dusky rival, was brought to Cairo last night by Deputy Sheriff Allie Frost. The girl was arrested in Massac County on information sent out by Sheriff Davis after the coroner’s inquest had charged Bessie Scott and Ada Parm with murdering the Blake woman, who died in the hospital from the effect of wounds inflicted by the Scott girl with a razor blade. The victim lingered nearly three weeks before death resulted. Ada Parm, who is charged with being an accessory in the crime, has not been apprehended. RELATIVE OF CAIRO LADIES DIES SUDDENLY The funeral of Mrs. H. H. Massey, who died suddenly at her home in Blue Island, Ill., Sunday, was held Tuesday afternoon in Blue Island. Mrs. Massey was well known in Cairo, having visited relatives here frequently. Mrs. W. R. Halliday of Twenty-eighth Street is a niece of the deceased, who was also related to Mrs. Anna Safford. (Caroline C. Rexford married Henry H. Massey on 4 Aug 1853, in Blue Island, Cook Co., Ill. Caroline Clarissa Massey, wife of Henry Hart Massey, who was born 30 Aug 1833, in Westfield, Chautauqua Co., N.Y., died 1 Aug 1909, in Albany, Albany Co., N.Y., and was buried in Mount Greenwood Cemetery in Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) FATHER OF CAIRO LADY DIED IN MICHIGAN Samuel Anderson, father of Mrs. B. H. Wing, died at his home in Cassopolis, Mich., last Saturday evening. Mrs. Wing had been at his bedside for the past six weeks and Mr. Wing left for Cassopolis last Saturday. (Samuel Anderson married Nancy M. Duncan on 15 Jan 1865. The death certificate states that Samuel Anderson was born 20 May 1839 in Ohio, the son of Ebenezer Anderson, a native of New Jersey, and Mary Hannon, a native of Pennsylvania, and died 31 Jul 1909, in Cassopolis, Cass Co., Mich., of paralysis, and was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Cassopolis, Mich. His marker there reads: Samuel Anderson May 20, 1839 July 12, 1909 Nancy Anderson Jan. 8, 1832 May 26, 1916.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 5 Aug 1909: BABY BOY DIED THIS MORNING Arthur, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Connell, died at 6:35 o’clock this morning at their home, 1210 Locust Street. The child was 17 months old and had been sick for about two weeks of stomach trouble. The remains will be taken to Ullin for interment tomorrow morning. Funeral services will be held at the residence this evening by Rev. L. D. Graham of the Calvary Baptist Church. TOOK ADVANTAGE OF AFFLICTED MAN Persons Who Searched for Body of Willie Asplan Wanted Big Money for Services A very unpleasant story is current in regard to some of the persons who assisted in searching for the body of little Willie Asplan, who was drowned in the Ohio River last week. Mr. Asplan is said to have offered $100 to anyone who would bring the body to the surface from the bottom of the river. He had posters printed to send down the river offering a reward of $50 for the recovery of the body. All search for the remains proved futile until the body rose to the surface, when it was instantly seen and a colored man in a skiff towed it ashore. For his “services” it is said that he asked $200. Almost anyone should have been glad to have done as much without compensation for the grief-stricken man. Mr. Asplan had left the matter in the hands of others, and they did not intend to see him held up. They paid the negro $25, which was pretty easy money for such slight effort. But that is not all. One of the divers is said to have asked $5 an hour for his services when the usual pay for divers who do not furnish their own outfit is $10 a day. The man who exploded a couple of sticks of dynamite and who claimed to have worked an hour searching for the body thought that $25 was due him, while another who dragged the river from a skiff thought his work should be as liberally compensated as though he had recovered the body. It is such actions as these that cause one to lose faith in human nature. And but for the hard work performed by others entirely without compensation, one would think that the world was entirely sordid. Mrs. E. A. Barton of McClure arrived in Cairo this morning to attend the funeral of her brother’s child, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Connell. (Arthur B. Connell, 26, from Murphysboro, Jackson Co., Ill., railroad brakeman, born in Marion, Williamson Co., Ill., the son of James Connell and Rhoda Simmons, married 2nd on 12 Dec 1898, in Anna, Union Co., Ill., Cora B. Seawright, 19, from Anna, Ill., born in McKiney, Texas, daughter of George Seawright and Sarah Busby. The Mrs. E. A. Barton is Alice M. Barton, who was born about 1870, in Illinois, the wife of Edward H. Barton, of Clear Creek, Alexander Co., Ill. They were married about 1889 and in 1910 Alice’s sister, Ethel T. Seawright, born about 1860 in Tennessee, a widow, lived with them. Alice Connell was living with her sister, Tennessee Seawright and husband James Seawright, a cabinet maker in Carbondale, Jackson Co., Ill., in 1880. James H. Burton married Alice Connell on 25 Jul 1887, in Jackson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) AGAIN DEATH RIDES THE BRIDGE APPROACH Traveling Painter Killed Early This Morning—Lived at Nashville, Tennessee Another victim of the car wheels was found upon the approach of the Illinois Central bridge at North Cairo early this morning. The man’s body was terribly mangled from top to toe, the wheels evidently having struck him in the top of the head and crushed the skull, probably causing death instantly. Strange as it may seem, the man’s face was not even scratched, leaving the features perfect. The body was removed to Falconer’s undertaking establishment on orders of Coroner McManus. A search of the man’s clothing revealed the fact that he was W. F. Haughey of Nashville, Tenn., and a member of the Painter’s Union having a card from Evansville local. He was about forty years of age. His traveling companion, Joseph Stem, said that they had gone up on the bridge approach to catch a train, and that he had laid down in the weeds to take a nap and when he awoke Haughey was gone and he found his dead body on the track. The father of the deceased is a railroad man, residing in Nashville and the remains will probably be shipped there for interment. An inquest was held at noon at Falconer’s undertaking establishment. The jury found the man was killed by some unknown train. Henry Basse, an aged citizen and pioneer living west of Ullin, died last week. (Henry Bass, 18, of Ullin, Pulaski Co., Ill., famer, native of Cass Co., Mo., enlisted as a private in Co. K, 9th Illinois Infantry and was mustered out 20 Aug 1864, in Springfield, Ill. Henry Bass married Mary Frazier on 18 Feb 1869, in Alexander Co., Ill. A marker in Delta Cemetery in Alexander Co., Ill., reads: Henry Bass Born Dec. 8, 1844 Died July 23, 1909 Mary Bass his wife Born Dec. 15, 1849 Died Jan. 12, 1933.—Darrel Dexter) YOUNG GIRL VICTIM OF WHITE PLAGUE Miss Isabelle H. Bimson, aged 11 years, died at the home of her parents, 2409 Washington Avenue, shortly before 6 o’clock last evening after a lingering illness from tuberculosis. The remains will be shipped on Friday to Quincy, Ill., to the former home of the family, for interment. Mr. Bimson is a plumber and has lately been employed at the State Hospital for Insane at Anna. (William H. Bimson married Viola DeMaree on 7 Sep 1885, in Adams Co., Ill. The 1900 census of Broadway, Ward 2, Quincy, Adams Co., Ill., records the following household: William Bimson, born in September 1849 in Illinois, plumber; Viola Bimson, wife, born in March 1853 in Illinois, married 15 years, mother of four children, all living; Harry Bimson, son, born in March 1887 in Illinois, Edgar Bimson, son, born in August 1889 in Illinois, Ethel Bimson, daughter born in October 1891, and Isabele Bimson, daughter, born in May 1898 in Illinois. Isabelle Hatch Bimson died 4 Aug 1909, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery in Quincy, Adams Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) INFANT CHILD DIED THIS AFTERNOON Ruth, the little nine-month-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James McManus, died this afternoon at 3:30 after a brief illness. The family have the sympathy of all their friends in their loss. Funeral announcement will be made later. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 6 Aug 1909: MOUND CITY MAN DROWNED AT MEMPHIS Jesse Armstrong was drowned off a fleet on which he was working in Memphis this morning. He was a ship carpenter, 32 years old, and was formerly a resident of Mound City, which place he left for Memphis six years ago. He was married to Miss Callie Spencer of Mound City and had two children. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong, live in Mound City. No particulars of the accident are known. (Jessie M. Armstrong, 24, of Mound City, Ill., married Callie Belma Spencer, 17, of Mound City, Ill., on 28 Jan 1899, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) A stillborn baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Reeves on August 4. (Pulaski) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 7 Aug 1909:
Mrs. M. Cleary
and Mrs. Walter
Walker of Memphis are the guest of Mrs. James
McManus, having
come to Cairo to attend the funeral of Mrs.
McManus’ little
child. SHIPPED REMAINS TO NASHVILLE FRIDAY The body of W. A. Haughey, the tourist painter who was killed on the bridge approach early Thursday morning, was shipped to the home of his parents, Nashville, Tenn., by Undertaker Falconer on Friday. The deceased was a bachelor. BABY’S FUNERAL WAS LARGELY ATTENDED Although it is seldom that the funeral of an infant is as largely attended as that of an adult, the attendance at the funeral of the infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James McManus held yesterday was very large. The little casket was handled by four boys as pallbearers, these being Eschman Curran, Howard Meehan, Julius Zerfass, George Shaw. The little casket was completely covered with beautiful flowers. The remains were interred in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge in the afternoon. (A marker in Calvary Cemetery in Villa Ridge reads: Ruth McManus 1908-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 9 Aug 1909: FORMER CAIROITE DIED IN ST. LOUIS Mrs. Susan Buder, widow of the late William Buder, died in St. Louis on Saturday. The deceased formerly resided in Cairo with her husband and removed to St. Louis some years since. William Buder was a brother of Edward A. Buder, president of the Alexander County National Bank. The deceased was 62 years of age and is survived by three sons. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Buder went to St. Louis yesterday to attend the funeral which will occur Tuesday. (William Buder married Susanna Rassieur on 22 Oct 1866, in St. Louis Co., Mo. Her marker in Block 291 Lot 4863 in Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo., reads: Susan Buder 1847-1909.—Darrel Dexter) SALZNER CASE A STRANGE ONE There are no developments which tend to clear up the mysterious feature of the assault upon young Mrs. Salzner at home, 208 Sixteenth Street, late Saturday night. There was a story credited to the woman in which it was claimed that she accused three men of having followed her home and struck her down when she refused to admit them to her house. Another story charged her husband with assaulting her with a hatchet. According to some neighbors, Salzner was talking with his wife at her door late Saturday evening. He was taken in charge by the police, but released later when the woman declared he had nothing to do with the assault. It is said that Salzner contributed very little to support his wife and child and that he did not live with them. The appearance of the two little rooms occupied by Mrs. Salzner seem to fully substantiate that part of the story. MRS. SAWDUST HART DROPPED DEAD TODAY Alberta Hart, wife of Sawdust Hart, died suddenly this forenoon from hemorrhage of the lungs at her home, 522 Nineteenth Street. The woman had been afflicted with tuberculosis, but the end came unexpectedly just after she had stepped out upon the porch. She was a colored woman, 22 years of age, and had no children. Coroner McManus held an inquest this forenoon and the verdict was in accordance with the facts stated. The woman held a policy in the Metropolitan Insurance Company to the amount of $130, which was taken out only a few weeks ago. (Sawdust Hart, 26, married Mary Cullins, 19, both of Cairo, Ill., Nov. 2, 1909, in Alexander Co., Ill. The 1910 census of 16th St., Ward 4, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following household: Sawdust Hart, black, 28, born in Kentucky, teamster at the coal yards; Mary Hart, wife, black, 20, born in Tennessee, married 6 months, mother of three children, two living; Carry Moses, stepdaughter, black, 4, born in Illinois; James Moses, stepson, black, 1, born in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter) Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Wing have returned from Cassopolis, Mich., where they were called by the death of the latter’s father. Her mother, Mrs. S. Anderson, accompanied her home for an extended visit. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 11 Aug 1909: GOV. DENEEN OFFERS $200 REWARD FOR GRADDY’S SLAYER Springfield, Ill., Aug. 11.—Governor Deneen today issued a proclamation offering a reward of $200 for the apprehension and delivery to the sheriff of Alexander County of the unknown party or parties who on July 19, 1909, murdered Hayes Graddy in Cairo. BLOODY TROUSERS MAY FURNISH CLUE To Murder of Anna Schumacher Found Dead in Cemetery. Rochester, Aug. 11.—A pair of trousers is an important clue in the Anna Schumacher assault and murder case. They were found in the woods near the scene of the murder by Constable Baker, who was told by a farmer of a man asking for a pair of trousers, saying his were torn when he jumped from a train where he was stealing a ride. The trousers ae not torn, but are bloody. The farmer says the man’s face was scratched, CAIRO’S OLDEST CITIZEN DEAD
William Harrell, the venerable father of Dr. F. M. Harrell, died at 4:15 p.m. today. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 12 Aug 1909: FUNERAL NOTICE.
Harrell—William
Harrell,
venerable father of Dr. F. M.
Harrell of Cairo
and Mrs. Florence
Peterkin of New York, departed from this life owing to
infirmities of age at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 1909,
in the eighty-ninth year of his age.
Private funeral services will be conducted at the
residence of Dr. And Mrs. F. M.
Harrell, 911
Commercial Avenue, at 9 o’clock a.m., Friday, August 13,
1909. Special
train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 9:45 a.m.
Interment at Villa Ridge.
Friends of deceased invited to attend. MRS. SALZNER SENT TO THE INFIRMARY Victim of Murderous Assault Properly Cared for by Her Parents—May Recover.
Young Mrs. Salzner was removed from her wretched quarters in the Lancaster
tenement on Sixteenth Street Wednesday afternoon to St.
Mary’s Infirmary for proper care and treatment.
The parents of the young woman arrived here yesterday
from Kentucky, having been notified of her condition by a
friend of their daughter, and they arranged for her removal
to the hospital.
So far as has been learned, the injured woman has not stated
who tried to kill her late Saturday night, and has not been
able to tell an intelligible story.
Her husband, who was suspected of having struck her
upon the head with an ax, is credited with having been quite
attentive to her since being released by Chief
Egan because of insufficient evidence upon which to base a charge
against him.
Although the woman is seriously injured, the attending
physicians believe that she will recover. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST OLD MAN
Thomas Pyle, a well-known teamster, is in the county jail with a charge of
rape hanging over him.
The man is well past middle age and has been living
for some years in a shack near the Mississippi levee about
Twenty-eighth Street.
The charge against him is that of ravishing a
ten-year-old girl, who had been living at different places
in that neighborhood since running away from the Orphans
Home. The
complainant was a young woman, Grace
Rogers, who was
one of the several women said to have lived at
Pyle’s house during several months past.
Pyle
denies the charge and says the
Rogers woman is
trying to revenge herself upon him, because he would not
permit her to remain at his house with her sick baby.
The baby referred to is the one that the coroner’s
jury declared, on Monday last, died of starvation.
The general conditions brought to light by
investigation of this case will probably cause a general
cleaning out of that neighborhood.
Owing to the absence of State’s Attorney
Wilson the
preliminary
hearing in Pyle’s case was continued until Aug. 20th.
In default of $500 bond he was sent to the county
jail.
BOY DROWNED IN THE MISSISSIPPI A colored boy, one of a crowd that went swimming in the Mississippi River about 9 o’clock this morning, was drowned near the landing of the Greenfield ferry. He suddenly sank from sight and a hat he was wearing floated off downstream. Efforts to raise the body were unsuccessful. Owing to the treacherous current of the Mississippi, it is probable that the body, if found, will be picked up some miles down the river. The boy was about 17 years of age. His name was Sam Bowers. He lived with his parents near the M. & O. roundhouse and had been working at the Cottonseed Oil Mill. LIVED IN CAIRO SIXTY-FIVE YEARS William Harrell Died Wednesday at Age of 89 Years William Harrell, whose death was briefly mentioned in The Citizen last evening, was probably the oldest resident of Cairo, having made this city his home continuously during the past sixty-five years, and had been here several times previous to taking up his residence here. William Harrell was born in Virginia, Nov. 27, 1820, and removed with his parents to Cleves, Ohio. He first saw Cairo in 1837 while on a trip the next year. In 1840 he made another river voyage and located at Memphis, Tenn., but a few months later came to Cairo to clerk for his brother, Bailey S. Harrell, who conducted a large general store business upon a flatboat. After a year or so he returned to Cleves, but came back to Cairo to locate permanently in 1844, from which time until 1886 he was engaged in mercantile business in Cairo and the neighboring towns. During the Civil War he conducted an extensive business. After failing eyesight caused him to retire, he conducted a small shop with assistance of his wife near the corner of Twelfth and Locust streets for several years. On May 20, 1848, Mr. Harrell was married to Miss Ann E. Arter, the third daughter of Daniel Arter, who was one of the pioneers of the Villa Ridge hills and a foremost citizen for Southern Illinois for a long period of years. Five children were born to them, three sons and two daughters, only two of them survive their venerable father. These two are Dr. F. M. Harrell of Cairo and Mrs. Florence Peterkin of New York City, who is the mother of the famous dancer, “LaBelle Daisie.” Mr. Harrell was married twice, his second wife being Mrs. Elizabeth Davidson, whom he married in 1881 and buried in 1891. William Harrell was one of nine children of a family remarkable in the point of longevity. Only one of the six brothers, Martin Harrell aged 78 of Cleves, Ohio, yet survives. Three of the brothers located here and were prominent citizens of Cairo in their time. One of them, Mose B. Harrell was a notable newspaper man and for a term of years editor of the Cairo Bulletin. He died only about three months since in Pittsburg at the age of 80 years and his remains were interred at Villa Ridge. Bailey and Isaac Harrell were prominent in mercantile lines. William Harrell was a Christian gentleman, although he was not affiliated with any church denomination. He was not a member of any society. He loved his home city and was a staunch defender of it and had implicit confidence in its future. None took more pride in the development of Cairo than he and until two weeks ago, he could be seen strolling along the streets every pleasant day; during the present summer he had sought a shady spot in Halliday Park and became a familiar figure there of an afternoon. Frequently he would go to St. Mary’s Park. For some years past he had made his home with his son, Dr. F. M. Harrell. He was related to several of the older families of Cairo. The funeral will be held Friday forenoon with private services at the home of Dr. Harrell, 811 Commercial Avenue. The remains will be conveyed by special train to Villa Ridge for interment.
(Daisy Ann Peterkin was born 18 Sep 1884, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of
John Peterkin, a
confectioner, and
Florence Harrell. She grew up in
Detroit, Mich., studied dance in New York and became a
famous vaudeville “rock” dancer with the stage name La Belle
Dazie.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 13 Aug 1909: KILLED SWEETHEART SHOT HIMSELF Chicago, Aug. 12.—Thomas Katsones, aged 26, Polish, shot and killed Victoria Kavanec, aged 22, his former sweetheart, in a crowded street car this morning, then putting a bullet into his own brain. Katsones will probably recover, but the girl is dead. (This may be the same person as Victoria Kowalie, 22, cook, of 113 Augusta St., Chicago, Ill., born in Galicia, who died 12 Aug 1909, in Chicago, Cook Co., Ill., and was buried in St. Adalbert’s Cemetery, according to her death certificate. The probate file in Chicago lists her name as Wiktoria Kowalec.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL SERVICES HELD THIS MORNING Funeral services over the remains of the late William Harrell were held this morning from the residence of Dr. F. M. Harrell, his son, at 911 Commercial Avenue.
Rev. J. G. Dee, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated, and a choir
from the Methodist Church sang the hymns.
Pallbearers were selected from the old residents of
Cairo and included Charles R.
Stuart, P. J.
Purcell, Horace
A. Hannon, John C. Gholson,
D. B. Kennedy and
J. W. Whitlock.
The remains were taken to Villa Ridge for interment.
Burke & Blaine had charge
of the funeral. SALZNER ARRESTED ON STATE WARRANT Charged with Attempting to Kill His Young Wife Last Saturday Night “Henry did it.” Following that simple statement by young Mrs. Salzner to her sister, Mrs. Zeloach of Memphis, Tenn., yesterday afternoon at St. Mary’s Infirmary, a state warrant was sworn out charging Henry Salzner with attempting to murder his wife at her wretched quarters in the Lancaster tenement on Sixteenth Street, where he compelled the young woman to live in abject poverty while he enjoyed a comfortable home with his parents. Salzner was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Abernathie at the home of his parents and taken to the county jail, but not locked up. His father, William Salzner, immediately proceeded to secure the prisoner’s release. Late last night young Salzner was admitted to bail in the sum of $500 for his appearance at 2:30 p.m. today for preliminary hearing. Squire Collins insisted upon a cash bond which was finally secured with N. Goldsmith endorsing a check for William Salzner and the same being certified by E. E. Cox, cashier of the Cairo National Bank, when the judge inquired as to the responsibility of the bondsmen. There is a strong chain of circumstantial evidence to back up the young wife’s statement that her husband was her assailant, and it is said his record as a brutal husband can be proven by many persons who have lived near Mrs. Salzner. Circumstances noted on Saturday night by the police and the neighbors of the young woman, point strongly toward Salzner as the assailant and motives for the assault are not lacking. Salzner was arrested by Police sergeant Cowell early Sunday morning, but was later released when Chief Egan was unable to get a statement from the woman. Young Salzner has so far made no admissions to the officers. It is thought that he will attempt to establish an alibi if brought to trial, owing to the fact that he was found at the home of his parents after his wife was found unconscious upon the floor of her home. Continued Ten Days
When Henry Salzner was arraigned for preliminary hearing before Squire J. B.
Collins this
afternoon, the case was continued on account of the
prosecuting witness being unable to appear.
The hearing is set for the 23rd inst.
The same cash bond of $500 was accepted for the
appearance of the defendant at the hearing.
Hon Reed Green
represented Salzner. BOY SHOT LAST APRIL DIED THIS MORNING Inquest Held This Evening—Young Desperado at Large Coroner McManus held an inquest this evening over the body of Robert Taylor, a colored boy, who died this morning from the effects of a bullet wound inflicted by a 22 caliber rifle in the hands of another colored boy, Charles Allen¸ on April 14th, at the corner of Thirty-second and Poplar streets. The boy died at the home of his parents, 228 Twenty-second Street, and the inquest was held there. The Allen boy was a young desperado and terrorized the neighborhood after being expelled from the Garrison School last spring. He had carried a pistol and with the rifle in hands had cleared the street prior to shooting the Taylor boy. He escaped immediately after the shooting and is still at large.
(The 14 Apr 1909 paper gives the name of the boy shot
as William Latimore
and the shooter as Charles Lee
Russell.—Darrel
Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 14 Aug 1909: FORMER EGYPTIAN DROWNED IN MICHIGAN Joseph Baader, brother of Mrs. W. A. Spence of Cairo, was drowned at St. Ignace, Mich., on Aug. 3rd. He was for eighteen years a resident of Pulaski County and leaves three other sisters beside Mrs. Spence, one in Louisiana, one in California, and one living at Wetaug, Ill. The St. Ignace Enterprise gives this account of the young man’s death. While walking along their dock last Thursday morning about eight o’clock, Hon. M. Chambers noticed the body of a man lying on the bottom in about eight feet of water. He at once notified Coroner F. E. Walker who came to the scene as soon as possible and took the body out. Before he arrived, a large crowd had assembled and some had recognized the unfortunate as Joseph Baader, second engineer on the Landing Shoals lightship, who had been in the city a few days on his leave of absence. Mr. Baader was last seen alive on the Tuesday evening previous when he purchased some candy at Boynton’s pharmacy. This was found in his pocket and it was concluded that he must have fallen into the water while trying to get into a launch in which he slept. Coroner Walker empaneled a jury who decided it a case of accidental drowning. For a time nothing could be learned of his relatives or their whereabouts and on Friday Coroner Walker had the remains interred in Lakeside Cemetery. Since this time Sheriff Rapin has received a letter from relatives of the deceased in Cairo, Ill., and it is known that four sisters survive him. Francis Joseph Baader was born in Hickman, Ky., Oct. 1, 1870, and was therefore not yet 39 years of age. He came to St. Ignace as a helper on the car ferry about 14 years ago and has remained here since that time, having followed his vocation on the lakes. (Lizzie H. Baader married Henry Fischer on 29 Nov 1883, in Pulaski Co., Ill. Mary Baader married Charles Anton Sicker on 17 Jun 1890, in Pulaski Co., Ill. William Andrew Spence married Anna Maud Baader on 31 Mar 1891, in Pulaski Co., Ill. Fannie Baader married Philip Schafer on 15 Jan 1897, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) ONE DEATH FROM HEAT IN CAIRO YESTERDAY
William Crump, a negro laborer employed by
Garner & Hanes on
Thirty-fourth Street, died last evening after several hours
prostration from heat.
Crump was stricken while engaged on concrete work in the forenoon
and was removed to his home at 2206 Poplar Street.
He was 60 years of age. DEATH INVADES FRASER’S CAMP
Little May, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. S.
Winder, aged two
months, died this morning at the camp of a levee gang which
arrived here yesterday afternoon to work on the street
filling job of Contractor
Fraser.
The outfit came from East Prairie, Mo., and pitched
tents near the Greenfield ferry landing on the Mississippi
River near Twenty-first Street.
The remains were prepared for burial by
Burke &
Blaine and Mr.
and Mrs. Winder
started back to East Prairie this afternoon with the little
casket in their wagon. OLD SETTLERS PASSING AWAY Michael Kobler Died Last Evening—Came to Cairo in 1854 Another of Cairo’s old settlers, one of those who came to Cairo before the Civil War, has joined the silent majority that awaits all mankind beyond the dark vale. Michael Kobler died at 6 o’clock last evening at the home of his daughter Mrs. Charles F. Miller, 806 Commercial Avenue. He was within a few days of rounding out the 78th year of age, having been born August 18, 1831, in the Franco-German province of Alsace-Lorraine. Mr. Kobler remained in his native land until attaining his majority and learning the tailoring trade. He came to America in 1853 stopping for a time in New York City. Coming west the next year, he located permanently in Cairo, and worked at his trade for the leading merchant tailors of that period until 1871, when he and Philip Lehning established business for themselves. In 1878 they dissolved partnership, each starting up business for himself, and both prospered. Mr. Kobler continued business upon a large scale until a few years ago when failing health compelled his retirement, but so long as he was able he maintained a workshop where he would find enjoyment in working when he felt like it. Mr. Kobler always took a lively interest in local and political affairs and kept well posted upon current events. During the many years he labored in Cairo he invested his savings judiciously and accumulated some valuable property. Mr. Kobler married twice, his first wife being Miss Wilhelmina Oexie, who died in 1860. His second wife was Miss Elisabeth Rees, who died many years ago. Two daughters are surviving members of Mr. Kobler’s family, they being Mrs. Charles F. Miller of Cairo and Mrs. Henry Kolk of Paducah, Ky.
(Henry F. Kolb married Katie Kobler
on 12 Feb 1890, in Alexander Co., Ill.
The biographical sketch of Michael
Kobler in the
1883 History of
Alexander, Union and Pulaski Counties states he was the
son of George J. Kobler and Eva Friedley,
natives of France, and that he married his first wife,
Wilhelmina Oexle,
on 26 Sep 1856, in Cairo, Ill.
It also states he married his second wife, Elizabeth
Rees, in Cairo,
Ill., and that she died in the insane asylum at Anna,
Ill.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL NOTICE
Kobler—Michael
Kobler departed
from his life at 6 p.m. Friday, August 13, 1909, aged 78
years. Funeral
service will be held at the residence of Charles F.
Miller, the home
of the deceased, 806 Commercial Avenue, at 9 o’clock a.m.,
Sunday, August 15th, conducted by Rev. Frank
Thompson, pastor
of the First Christian Church.
Special train will depart
via Illinois
Central Railroad from Fourteenth Street at 9:45 a.m.
Interment at Villa Ridge.
Friends of deceased and family invited. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 16 Aug 1909: BABY DIED ON STEAMER IN PORT
The infant daughter of E.
Byrde, steward of
the steamer Liberty,
died last night.
The remains were prepared for burial by
Burke &
Blaine and taken to Willard today for interment in the Baumgarten
Cemetery. The
family resides on the boat which has been at the bank below
Fourth Street for several weeks.
The child was eight months of age. HARRY WALKER DIED IN OMAHA SATURDAY Remains Will Be Interred at Villa Ridge—Relatives in Cairo
Messages received here today brought news of the
death of Harry Walker,
Sr., in Omaha, Neb., on Saturday at the age of 65 years.
The remains will be brought to Villa Ridge for
interment arriving there at noon Tuesday.
A number of old friends and relatives of the deceased
will go from here to meet the remains and witness the
burial. The
deceased was an uncle to Lee
James and Phil
Fitzgerald of
this city. The
only surviving member of Mr.
Walker’s family
is a son, Harry, Jr.
Harry Walker
is well remembered by the older citizens as a live promoter
of the old days in Cairo, while he was manager of the
Theatre Comique on Commercial Avenue below Sixth Street. Mrs. Fannie Bach, wife of Samuel Bach, for thirty years one of the leading merchants of Mound City, died at St. Mary’s Infirmary Saturday evening. Sunday night the remains were taken to St. Louis for burial there Tuesday, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Blum and Sam Blum of Mounds, Mrs. George Eichhorn and Ben Blum of Mound City and the bereaved husband. Mrs. Bach was 65 years of age and had been a resident of Mound City for forty years. Saturday morning she was taken to the infirmary at Cairo for treatment, but she only survived the day. She was the sister of the late Louis Blum and was born in Aufhausen, Wurttemberg, Germany, and came to America with her brother in 1854.
(Her marker in New Mount Sinai Cemetery in Affton,
St. Louis Co., Mo., reads:
Samuel Back
Nov. 8, 1837 Jan. 16, 1925 Annie
Back Aug. 30,
1844 Aug. 14, 1909.—Darrel
Dexter) CHARLES EVANS DIED SATURDAY IN TEXAS Formerly a Well Known and Popular Resident of Cairo—Mother Yet Living Here Charles Evans died at Port Arthur, Texas, on Saturday from injuries received in an automobile accident last spring, since which time he has been confined in a sanitarium. Mr. Evans was an expert grain man and was for a long term of years employed by the firm of Halliday Brothers in Cairo, being superintendent of the Cairo elevator, until after it was leased to Chicago firms. He left Cairo in 1896 for Port Arthur, where he has been superintendent of a large export elevator of the Kansas City Southern Railroad Company. Charles Evans was born at Batavia, Ohio, about sixty years ago and removed to Cairo when a young man. His mother, Mrs. Louisa Fishback, resides in this city. The surviving members of his family are his wife, a son, and four daughters.
Possessed of a sunny disposition and a striking
personality Mr. Evans
was a congenial companion, made friends readily and left a
lasting impression upon those with whom he came in contact. REMAINS OF M. KOBLER INTERRED SUNDAY The remains of the late Michael Kobler were laid to rest in the family burial ground in the cemetery at Villa Ridge Sunday forenoon. The body reposed in a handsome cloth-covered metallic casket and appeared as if in peaceful slumber to scores of old friends who viewed the kindly countenance of the old man for the last time. The funeral was largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. Frank Thompson, pastor of the First Christian Church at the residence of Charles F. Miller, 806 Commercial Avenue, the late home of the deceased. A special train via the Illinois Central conveyed the funeral party to the cemetery, where a brief service was held at the graveside.
The active pallbearers were Peter
Day, Walter
Denzell, E. J. Hall, John
Beno, John
Maloney, C. V. Neff.
The honorary pallbearers were Philip
Lehning, Sr.,
Conrad Alba,
Edward Weil, Theo. Lehning,
Peter Lind, H. A.
Hannon, Joseph
Vollmer, P. H. Schuh, Lee
Hanauer, Daniel
Hartman, G. P.
Crabtree. NEGRO KILLED SELF WITH HIS OWN GUN
A negro committed suicide unintentionally on the
bridge approach at North Cairo Saturday night.
In company with two companions, both negroes, one
Steve James went
up on the bridge approach about 10 o’clock Saturday night.
There were trespassers upon the railroad property and
could have had no less object in view than stealing a ride.
Near the east end of the big fill,
James dropped his
revolver, a cartridge was exploded by the concussion and the
bullet struck him in the breast killing him almost
instantly. The
police and Coroner
McManus were notified.
An inquest was held on the scene of the accident and
a verdict, drawn up in accordance with the facts.
The dead negro’s companions testified at the inquest.
The gun was a fine one of late model and large
caliber, which had been purchased by
James on Thursday. Aside
from the revolver, the property of the deceased amounted to
forty cents and a few cartridges. HEAT CAUSES WIFE MURDER Bloomington, Ill., Aug. 16.—Believed to have been driven insane by heat, John Busby, a well-to-do farmer, killed his wife with a razor. Three of his children witnessed the crime and fled in time to save their lives. Busby took refuge in a barn where he was found dead, having cut his throat. (John Busby married Minnie Oliver on 14 Aug 1909, in McLean Co., Ill. His marker in Weston Cemetery in Weston, McLean Co., Ill., reads: John Busby July 17, 1865 Aug. 14, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) OPERATED ON MRS. HENRY SALZNER TODAY
At 4:30 this afternoon, Dr. J. J.
Rendleman
assisted Dr. A. A.
Bondurant, operated upon Mrs. Henry
Salzner to trepan
the skull. The
woman does not appear to be much worse, except that the coma
into which she has sunken, has been growing deeper. FIVE CHILDREN KILLED BY FRISCO TRAIN St. Louis, Aug. 16.—Five children of A. H. Hyde were killed late last night when a wagon in which they were driving to church at Fisbee Station was struck by a Frisco passenger train near the Hyde home, ten miles north of Monnette, Mo. The dead are Lelia, Juda, Jesse, Susie and Charles Hyde. All were instantly killed but Charles, who died this morning.
(Ancel Henry Hyde married Annie Loesch
in Perry Co., Ind. A marker in Pine City Cemetery in Dunklin
Co., Mo., reads:
Susie, Dau. of A. H. & Annie
Hyde Born Oct.
16, 1896 Died Aug. 15, 1909 Lela, Dau. of A. H. & Annie
Hyde Born Mar.
31, 1886 Died Aug. 15, 1909 Sleep on sweet children and take
thy rest. God
called thee home, he thought it best.
Another marker there reads:
Julia, Dau. of A. H. & Annie
Hyde Born Mar. 7,
1888 Died Aug. 15, 1909 Jesse J., son of A. H. & Annie
Hyde, Born Jun
22, 1891 Died
Aug. 15, 1909.
Another marker reads Woodmen of the World Memorial Charles
C. son of A. H. & Annie
Hyde Born Dec. 13, 1881 Died Aug. 16, 1909 —Darrel
Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 19 Aug 1909: BODY RECOVERED FROM RIVER AT MEMPHIS
The body of Jesse
Armstrong was recovered from the Mississippi River at Memphis on
Wednesday afternoon within a few feet of where he fell in
when drowned several days since, while at work on a fleet as
a ship carpenter.
Mr. Armstrong
was married and resided in Memphis.
His parents are old residents of Mound City and his
father, James
Armstrong, went to Memphis last night to attend the
funeral. DEATH AND SHERIFF STOOD AT BEDSIDE Henry Salzner Arrested Charge of Murder When Wife’s Soul Fled CORONER INVESTIGATING CASE THIS AFTERNOON Many Witnesses Summoned—Attorneys Take an Interest and Have Stenographers—Sister Took Remains Anticipating the death of Mrs. Henry Salzner, State’s Attorney Wilson and Sheriff Frank E. Davis decided to take no chances in the case and immediately after the young wife breathed her last, the sheriff arrested Salzner at St. Mary’s Infirmary and took him to the county jail where a charge of murder was entered against him. He had been at liberty for a week past under bond in sum of $500 since arrested upon a charge of assault to murder, which had been made by Mrs. LeLoach, sister of the victim of the murderous assault. With permission of Coroner McManus, the remains of Mrs. Salzner were taken in charge by the sister, Mrs. DeLoach, and removed to Feith’s undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial last evening. The remains will be taken to Paducah for interment this evening, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. DeLoach and Mr. Jones, the father of the deceased. Coroner McManus empaneled a jury just after noon today and the inquest was opened at Feith’s morgue, where the body was viewed by the jury and Dr. J. J. Rendleman who attended the woman described the character and probable cause of the wounds which resulted in death. The inquest was then adjoined to the city council chamber where the evidence of many witnesses was taken. There were a score or more of witnesses summoned this forenoon to appear at the inquest. State’s Attorney Wilson and Attorney Green for the defendant, Henry Salzner, submitted a list of witnesses to the coroner. Each side of the case was presented by a stenographer, who took a full report of the evidence. The jury was composed as follows: W. B. Huette, D. L. Williamson, J. T. Brown, John Gates, Henry Baird, P. C. Scullin. Mrs. Mary Salzner Mrs. Mary Salzner was the youngest daughter of H. H. Jones, a carpenter formerly residing at Birds Point, Mo. After the death of his wife, Mr. Jones and his daughters removed to Paducah, Ky., where the oldest daughter married E. DeLoach, a locomotive engineer residing in Memphis. About four years ago the younger daughter came to Cairo and for a time worked at the Halliday, later being employed at the home of William Salzner, where she met and married Henry Salzner. The deceased was 26 years of age and the mother of two children, now in charge of their father’s parents. Many stories have been told of the cruel treatment of the young woman by her husband, and of his failure to provide properly for her, while he lived comfortably at the home of his parents. Notwithstanding these, the woman attempted to shield her husband and according to her father, denied that she was mistreated. Mr. Jones is quoted as saying that during brief visits he made his daughter, Salzner appeared to be providing for her and he had no reason to believe that she was being mistreated. Three witnesses had been examined up to 3 o’clock and others were to be examined. The case will probably go to the jury late this afternoon.
(Mary Salzner was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Paducah, Ky.
Daisy Jones,
the wife of James Edgar
DeLoach, was born
23 Oct 1879, died 9 Mar 1977, in Paducah, McCracken Co.,
Ky., and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.—Darrel
Dexter)
Mrs. Harry Jeffers
received word Wednesday from Danville that her brother was
seriously hurt in a wreck near that city and left
immediately for that place.
Mr. Jeffers
accompanied her as far as Champaign.
(Mounds)
Mrs. Ethel Keefe
Mesher, who has been very low for some time with
consumption, passed away Friday evening about 9 o’clock.
Funeral services at Methodist church late Saturday
evening, after the arrival of
Bryan’s train, as relatives were to come on that train, followed by
interment at Thebes Cemetery at about 7:30 o’clock.
She leaves a little son about two months old in her
mother’s care, also several brothers and sisters.
(Thebes) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 20 Aug 1909: DEATH CLAIMS H. SMITH CANDEE Former Cashier of Cairo National Bank Passes Away END CAME EARLY THIS MORNING After Hard Battle with Tuberculosis—Funeral Saturday Afternoon Death came at 8:45 this morning to end the suffering of Henry Smith Candee, former cashier of the Cairo National Bank, who passed away at his home at Elm and Thirtieth streets surrounded by his family and relatives. Tuberculosis of the stomach and bowels was the cause of his death. Mr. Candee had been in failing health for the past two years. In January 1908, he was compelled to resign his position at the bank to devote his whole time to restoring his health. He took a trip to Florida and later went to the tuberculosis colony at Ottawa, where he seemed to gain great benefit. He was able to return to Cairo in October of last year and had hopes that he was permanently cured, but last May began to grow worse again. It was not however until Sunday before last that he was taken to his bed, and even for some time after that he had hope of ultimate recovery. Toward the end however he realized that his end was near, and he was reconciled to it. His mother, Mrs. William S. Candee of Evanston; and his brother, William Candee of Chicago; came to Cairo several days ago to be with him and his sister, Mrs. A. R. Vinnedge of Chicago; also arrived last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Russell of Jacksonville, also came, the latter arriving last evening. To all of these, Mr. Candee was able to converse, his mind being clear almost to the end. He passed away in peaceful slumber. Henry Smith Candee was born in Milwaukee on Oct. 7, 1865. He came to Cairo in 1893 as cashier for the New York Life Insurance Company, and it was during his residence here at that time that he met and married Miss Bessie Robbins, daughter of Mr. Rufus P. Robbins. A little later he was transferred to Grand Rapids, Mich., as agent for the company there. With the establishment of the Cairo National Bank, Mr. Candee returned to Cairo as its cashier, remaining in that position until his health compelled him to resign. Besides his widow, he leaves three children, Marion, Cecil and Helen. His mother and one sister, already mentioned, and four brothers, also survive him. The latter are William Candee of Chicago, Alex Candee of Milwaukee, Rev. Charles Candee, a Presbyterian minister of Bloomington, Del., and Robert Candee, a lawyer of Chicago. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon and burial will be at Beech Grove Cemetery. The funeral will be private and will be held from the family residence. Rev. F. A. Derossett has been asked to come down from Springfield, if possible, and conduct it.
(Allen R. Vinnedge married Mary A.
Candee on 6 Oct 1898, in Cook Co., Ill.—Darrel
Dexter) CAPT. SIDNEY SMITH DIED AT HOSPITAL
Capt. Sidney A.
Smith died about 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the U. S. Marine
Hospital. He had
been ailing a few days but did not go to the hospital until
Wednesday. The
remains were turned over to
Burke &
Blaine to be
prepared for burial and the undertakers notified by wire
this morning, the wife in St. Louis and the aged mother in
Memphis. Capt.
Smith was in
middle age, a well-known river pilot, who had made his
headquarters in Cairo for some time past, and was accounted
a good man at the business.
Mrs. Smith
left here on the excursion Tuesday going to St. Louis to
visit her mother.
A letter received here this morning addressed to her
husband revealed her address, which was unknown to the
captain’s friends and associates. TAKEN TO PADUCAH FOR INTERMENT
The remains of Mrs. Henry
Salzner were
taken to Paducah last evening for interment there today.
The father and sister of the deceased accompanied the
remains and directed the funeral arrangements. ATTENTION ELKS All member of Cairo Lodge No. 651 B. P. O. E. are requested to meet at the lodge rooms Saturday afternoon 1 p.m. in order to attend the funeral of our late brother, Henry Smith Candee. It will be necessary to catch the 1:15 car in order to go to the residence from which the funeral will be held. H. S. Antrim, Exalted Ruler
Herbert Steinel,
Secretary STILL PROBING IN SALZNER CASE Days Taken up in Listening to Testimony of Witnesses
The inquest in the Mary
Salzner case was
resumed at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the council chamber
and a number of witnesses examined.
Among these were Mrs. A. A.
Comings, J. T.
Rutherford, who lives in rooms adjoining the deceased, George
Bertram, of 224
Sixteenth Street and Fred
Salzner, brother
of the defendant.
Fred Salzner was submitted to a lengthy cross examination by the jury.
His testimony was to the effect that Henry
Salzner, the
defendant, was asleep in the room with him on the night of
the trouble and that it would have been impossible for him
to have left the room without arousing him.
He stated that when Mrs.
Braden came to the house and awakened his mother, she aroused Henry
and told him his wife was hurt.
Henry immediately dressed and went over there, he
said, and soon returned and began telephoning for a doctor.
He phoned so often that the central “balled” him out.
Finally Henry got Dr.
Fields.
The witness was rather hazy in his memory of details
and was positive when the question was asked if Henry
couldn’t have slipped out of the room without awakening him. SALZNER INQUEST NOT COMPLETED All Yesterday Afternoon Spent Hearing Evidence and More Coming CORONER RULED AGAINST ATTORNEY’S QUESTIONS Salzner at Inquest—Defense Tries to Prove Alibi—Some Tall Swearing—An Intelligent Jury Seldom has a coroner’s jury in Cairo been composed of men of the caliber that are to pass judgment upon the case now subject of an exhaustive inquisition, that of manner and cause of the death of Mrs. Henry Salzner. The inquiry was not completed yesterday and was adjourned at 6 o’clock last evening until 2 o’clock this afternoon. According to summons issued, there were six witnesses to be examined this afternoon. The evidence presented yesterday was conflicting to the point of confusion and some “tall swearing” was apparent, some of the witnesses seemingly overreaching the bounds of veracity, while others told their stories reluctantly and only in replying to questions. The testimony was taken in full by two stenographers, A. B. Comings having been employed by the defense, and Miss Odessa Hyde by Coroner McManus. After viewing the body at Feith’s undertaking establishment and hearing the statement of Dr. J. J. Rendleman, the inquisitors adjourned to the city council chamber, where the witnesses were examined in the presence of more than fifty spectators. Henry Salzner, who is charged with having murdered his wife, by hitting her on the head with an axe, was not present when the inquiry began, but at request of his attorney, Hon. Reed Green, he soon appeared in custody of County Jailer Abernathie and Deputy Sheriff Mueller. The prisoner betrayed nervousness although he assumed an indifferent manner and seemed to give close attention to the evidence, which a time or two amused him, causing him to smile. Before having completed the hearing of the first witness, State’s Attorney Wilson objected to the manner of questions propounded by Attorney Green as cross examination of the witness. The questions were of technical character, regarding time elapsed between actions and which apparently confused the witness. The state’s attorney said he had been requested by the coroner to attend the inquest and bring out all possible facts in regard to the case; that this was an inquisition into the manner and cause of death, not a trial in court, and cross examination of witnesses was not permissible if record was made of the answers for the purpose of impeaching the witnesses should they be called in court later. Coroner McManus sustained the objection of the state’s attorney and upon request of the jurors both attorneys agreed to withdraw, and were permitted to suggest questions to the coroner occasionally. The jurors questioned the witnesses closely upon some points in addition to the questions propounded by the coroner. Herman Price, an elderly German told of seeing Henry Salzner enter the apartment of his deceased wife, on Saturday night, August 7, between 9 and 10 o’clock. Price boarded in the same building and said he was sitting in front of the house when he saw Salzner. Later when in the house he heard a thud on the floor and afterward heard Mrs. Salzner’s baby crying on the rear porch. He told of Mrs. Braden with whom he boarded taking the baby in and of their efforts to quiet it and then of taking it to the home of Salzner’s parents. Mrs. Braden verified Price’s story and added the finding of Mrs. Salzner upon a mattress on the floor of her apartment, of there being no lamp in the place and loaning them one that night. Dr. W. H. Fields told of examining the injured woman and attending her, and that there was no bed in the house. Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Emily Salzner (mother of the accused) swore that Henry Salzner was at home of his parents after 9 o’clock and that he did not leave there, until told of the assault upon his wife. Mrs. Salzner stated that Henry had not lived with his wife for a year past, because she did not wait upon him when he was sick, but that he did all he was able for her, did support her, and that the wife never wanted for anything so far as she knew, and made no complaint. Mrs. Mattie Wagner told of young Mrs. Salzner saying she thought she would die and wished she could take her children with her, and that she also asked to be prayed for. Mrs. Wagner secured the address of the woman’s father. Mrs. E. DeLoach, sister of the deceased, and her father, H. H. Jones, told of receiving their first information of Mrs. Salzner’s condition through a message from Mrs. Zanone. They came to Cairo from Paducah, took the injured woman to the hospital and paid the expense. They also testified that when conscious, Mrs. Salzner realized she was likely to die and after being assured of protection for herself and children, she said: “Henry did it.” Mr. Jones testified that his daughter told him the cause of the assault, but he hesitated to repeat it in the presence of ladies. He said he wanted the matter thoroughly investigated; did not want any innocent man punished, but he believed if the guilty one escaped punishment under the law the “Lord will punish him when the times comes.” Mrs. L. Zanone told of investigating the case as a representative of the charitable societies, and sending word to the woman’s father in Paducah, also of being present at St. Mary’s Infirmary when Mrs. Salzner told her sister, “Henry did it.” Mrs. Zanone said that about a year ago she and others had occasion to visit Mrs. Salzner on account of reports that the family was in need. Amos Amount, the aged negro yardman employed by Lancaster, told of finding a gate from the yard in rear of the tenement house open after he had closed it the night before; and of Salzner telling him it was open.
Lulu
Rutherford, who resided next to the
Salzners, said
she was a sound sleeper and was asleep before 9 o’clock and
was awakened by the baby crying.
She answered all questions carefully and knew nothing
of the Salzner’s family affairs except what she had heard the neighbors
say. Mrs.
Salzner had told her “it was all like a dream and she didn’t know
who hit her.” Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 21 Aug 1909:
Rev. Father A.
DeRosset, rector of St. Paul’s Pro-cathedral at
Springfield, was in the city today, having come down to
officiate at the funeral of the late H. S.
Candee. FELL DEAD WHEN HUSBAND ARRIVED Mrs. Rosella Brown, wife of Thomas Brown residing west of Elco, fell dead Wednesday night at her home when called to the door to receive her husband upon his return from Cape Girardeau. Mr. Brown and a friend drove to East Cape on Wednesday
(Thomas Brown married Rosella McCule
on 30 May 1896, in Alexander Co., Ill.
The death certificate of Rosella’s daughter, Ora
Brown Kelley, states her mother’s maiden name was Rosella
McHugh or
McChugh.—Darrel Dexter) PYLES CASE DISMISSED BY JUSTICE COLLINS
The preliminary hearing of Thomas
Pyles before
Justice J. B. Collins
of the Seventh Precinct Friday afternoon resulted in
dismissal of the case.
Pyles had
been arrested on a warrant charging him with criminally
assaulting a ten-year-old girl.
The complainant was a woman named Grace
Rogers, whom
Pyle had befriended and later turned out of his home.
After having had
Pyles arrested, the woman is said to have asked him for money with
which to leave town.
The woman appeared at the hearing, but her testimony
was to the effect that somebody had told her
Pyles had
assaulted the child.
Her informant could not be located and
Pyles was
discharged from custody. PROMISING YOUNG LIFE IS ENDED Grover Cozby Died at Hospital from Typhoid Fever Grover Hicks Cozby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren J. Cozby, died Friday night at 11:45 at St. Mary’s Infirmary after an illness of two weeks from typhoid fever. He was an only son, an elder son of Barney having died three years ago. The lad was seventeen years old, his last birthday, July 28, and was a member of the Class of 1911 of the Cairo High School. He was a great favorite among his classmates who will attend the funeral in a body. The funeral cortege will leave the house at 9:15 for the Presbyterian church, where the funeral will be held at 9:45, Rev. A. S. Buchanan, pastor of the church, conducting the services. Interment will be made at Anna, for which place the funeral party will leave on the 11:15 train.
(His marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:
Grover Cozby 1892-1909.—Darrel
Dexter) FELL FROM HAY MOW AND INJURED SKULL Serious Accident to Little Edward Sutherland Formerly of Villa Ridge W. F. McKee writes from Muskegon, Mich., of a serious accident to his little grandson as follows: Little Edward Sutherland, eldest son of Rev. John M. Sutherland, came very near losing his life the other day. The family was en route to Brandon, Canada, from Toulon, and had stopped over at Dundas to spend a few days visiting an old friend. The children had a great time playing in a hay loft where it did not seem that harm could befall any of them. But in coming down, Edward slipped and fell to the floor below where his head came in contact with a brick. For a short time it was thought that he had suffered no serious injury, but presently he lost consciousness and a doctor was called. On his advice the patient was hurried to an Odd Fellows Hospital three miles distant, where an operation was performed, the skull being trephined and a button removed where the pressure was greatest on the brain. After the operation he regained consciousness, and when last heard from, which was a day or two later, he seemed to be getting along nicely. The physician said he must remain at least fifteen days in the hospital however to make sure of recovery. Rev. Mr. Sutherland went on to Brandon to fill his pulpit last Sunday.
(He recovered from the injury and the 1946 Chicago
Northwestern Railroad employment records for Edward M.
Sutherland states
he was born 3 Nov 1904, in Toulon, Ill., the son of John
Sutherland and
Margaret McKee.—Darrel
Dexter) FUNERAL RITES OVER H. SMITH CANDEE Held This Afternoon—Burial at Beech Grove Cemetery The funeral of Henry Smith Candee, whose death occurred Friday morning was held this afternoon at the residence on Elm Street. The Rev. Fr. A. DeRosset, rector of St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral at Springfield, formerly rector of the Church of the Redeemer in this city, read the beautiful Episcopal service very simply, the friends who were gathered to do honor to one whom all loved and respected, uniting in singing a stanza of “Nearer My God to Thee,” after which the concluding sentence was read by Father DeRosset. The house was massed with handsome floral offerings sent by loving friends. The funeral cortege left the house at 2:30 and took the train at Fourteenth Street for Beech Grove where interment was made, only intimate friends and relatives being present. The pallbearers were: H. E. Halliday, H. H. Halliday, Samuel Halliday, C. S. Crey, C. G. Miller, W. S. Dewey, Ellis E. Cox, Walter Denzell.
(His marker in Beech Grove Cemetery reads:
Henry Smith Candee Oct. 7, 1865 Aug. 20, 1909.—Darrel
Dexter) CORONER’S JURY HELD HENRY SALZNER FOR WIFE’S DEATH Henry Salzner must face the grand jury charged with the death of his wife, Mary Salzner. Despite the efforts of witness to prove that he was at home in bed when his wife was so mysteriously assaulted on Saturday night, Aug. 7th, the coroner’s jury late Friday afternoon returned a verdict holding him until discharged by due process of law. The verdict came after an afternoon in which numerous witnesses testified in favor of the defendant. One of the most important of these was Fred Comings, the stenographer, who admitted having been employed by Henry Salzner to take down in shorthand a statement made by his wife, and who told of a scene of endearment between the man and woman at wide variance with the fact that he did not think enough of her to live with her after he married her. Mr. Comings’ statement was to the effect that he was sitting in his yard on Seventeenth Street at 6:30 last Tuesday morning when Fred Salzner asked him to come right over as Henry wanted him to take down a statement. He got his pencil and notebook and went over, saying, “Good morning,” as he entered the house. He stated that Mrs. Salzner was lying on the bed with her feet toward him, and that she said as he entered, “Oh, it’s Mr. Comings. How are you?” The witness replied that he was all right and asked how she was, and she replied, “Oh, I don’t know.” Witness said that Mrs. Bertram was giving her a cup of coffee and that he said that he was glad to see that she was able to take it. Witness said that there were present beside the woman and Mrs. Bertram, Henry Salzner and his sister. Then he said that he asked her a number of questions that suggested themselves to him as he waited for those in the room to cease talking. He jotted them down in shorthand as he visited and then he read them to the woman and took down her answers. Afterward he had written out his notes and he presented them to the jury. They are as follows: Questions asked Mrs. Mary Salzner by A. B. Comings Tuesday morning, August 10th, in the presence of Mrs. George Bertram and Henry Salzner. Q—Did you think at all at any time that Henry did that? A—No, I didn’t. Henry wouldn’t mistreat me like that. It was somebody else, because Henry was gone. They never would even have undertook it if they thought that Henry was within half a block of the place. They took advantage of Henry’s absence, that’s what they done. Q—How many people in the crowd that did it? A—There must have been three or four. Q—White men? A—Yes, they all liked like they were white. Q—They are trying to make it out that Henry did it? A—Poor old Henry wasn’t here. Don’t condemn an innocent person. If I die the next minute don’t condemn somebody that’s innocent for me. Don’t think that, Mr. Comings, for me and it wouldn’t do him any good. When questioned why he did not swear the woman to the statement, the witness stated that he did not think that he was taking a dying statement and that he had not told the woman that it was. He also said that just as he had concluded asking the questions that Mrs. Salzner fell back on the bed and that her eyes took on a dazed look, and he did not think it proper to swear her under the circumstances. Then came the most remarkable part of his testimony. He said that before the woman said, “Oh, I don’t know,” when asked how she felt, that she raised up and put her arm around her husband, and that he put his arm around her, and they called each other endearing terms, and kissed each other, using the word “darling.” That was his testimony. Here was the remarkable scene of a man who did not think enough of his wife to live with her or to take her into his father’s home, where he was enjoying plenty, caressing and fondling the woman whom he so sadly neglected and whom he stands charged with murderously assaulting. It has all the appearance of a stage setting arranged for a purpose and that of manufacturing evidence to show that he was on the most loving terms with his wife. It is remarkable also for the fact that only members of the Salzner family interested in helping the young man out of his present trouble were actors in the scene. But it did not have weight with the coroner’s jury, how much it may influence the jury in the trial court, if it is repeated there. The other piece of evidence that was brought in by the defense was the statement made by Henry Salzner to Officer Cowell that he had seen two heavy set men hanging around there all night and that he suspected them of the crime. He told the officer he could not tell whether they were colored or white and could not describe their clothing. And this evidence also failed to influence the jury because it seemed so improbable that a husband should leave his wife and be sleeping peacefully in his father’s house if “two heavy set men were hanging around” her home. Other testimony which appeared to be too strongly insisted upon were the statements of the brother of the defendant, Fred Salzner, that he was a light sleeper, yet he did not hear Mrs. Braden when she came over and notified Mrs. Salzner, Henry’s mother, of the affair, calling until she attracted Mrs. Salzner’s attention. His strong recollection as to the time they retired on the night in question, yet his faint recollection as to what was said about the tragedy when Henry returned from a visit to his wife, and called for a doctor, also hurt his testimony for his brother. THE VERDICT We, the undersigned jurors, sworn to inquire of the death of Mary Salzner, on oath do find that she came to her death by a fractured skull and disease resulting therefrom caused by being struck on the right side of the head by an instrument held in the hands of Henry Salzner. We find from the evidence and the best of our knowledge and belief that the said Henry Salzner committed the deed and was not justified in the act and we therefore recommend that the said Henry Salzner be held until discharged by due process of law. The said assault took place in Lancaster’s tenement house on Sixteenth Street near Commercial avenue in Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, between the hours of 9 and 12 o’clock p.m., August 7th, A. D. 1909. The deceased died at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, about 2:45 p.m., August 18th, A. D. 1909.
W. B. Huette,
foreman,
P. C. Scullin, Henry Baird, John H. Gates, D. L. Williamson, John T. Brown Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 23 Aug 1909: OLD RESIDENT DIED AT MOUND CITY SUNDAY Mrs. Dorothea E. Finley, wife of J. W. Finley, died at 3 p.m. on Sunday from paralysis. The deceased was 72 years of age and had resided in Mound City during the past 47 years. Her husband and four children, all grown, survive her. A daughter, Mrs. Kate Sneed, resides at McRillster, Okla., Frank Finley in Cairo, Ira S. Finley, Hamilton, Ohio, and James A. Finley in Mound City. The funeral will occur Tuesday afternoon, services being conducted at the residence of Rev. Whitely, rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The remains will be conveyed by special train to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment.
(Joseph H. Sneed, 40, of Milburn, Dyer Co., Tenn., married on 17 Feb 1896, in
Pulaski Co., Ill., Kate
Finley, 34, of
Mound City, Ill.
James A.
Finley, 26, cabinet maker, of Mound City, Ill., born in Mound City,
Ill., son of William
Finley and Dortha
Williams, married on 13 Feb 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill.,
Effie F. Kennedy,
23, born in Mound City, Ill., daughter of David M.
Kennedy and Mary Foreman.
Her marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads:
Dorothea E.
Finley 1836-1909.—Darrel
Dexter)
BOY LAID OUT ALL NIGHT BY ACCIDENT
A report was circulated in Cairo last night and this
morning to the effect that Murray
Steagala had been drowned in the Ohio River last evening.
The fact was that he didn’t get home till morning on
account of his motorboat being disabled near Mound City last
evening by the waves from the
Dick Fowler
driving it against a raft.
A telephone message to his home was misunderstood and
greatly alarmed his parents.
His father, W. A.
Steagala, drove to Mound City and succeeded in locating the crippled
boat but failed to find his son.
Murray had a job of repair work on hand today but
otherwise was none the worse for his experience. REMAINS INTERRED IN ANNA CEMETERY
The remains of Grover
Cozby were laid
to rest Sunday afternoon in the Anna Cemetery, one of the
prettiest burial grounds in Southern Illinois.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. S.
Buchanan of the
Presbyterian Church Sunday forenoon and the remains were
taken to Anna via
the Illinois Central fast mail, leaving at 11:!5 a.m. The
floral offerings of friends and associates of the deceased
were beautiful.
The pallbearers, companions and school mates of the young
man were Cecil
Stewart, Leo Johnson, Fred Bechtel,
Joseph Volmer,
Frank Boehtel,
Edward Pink.
Rev. Father A.
DeRosset of Springfield, who came down to officiate at
the funeral of the late Henry Smith
Candee, left this
morning for his home.
Father DeRossett assisted in the holy communion service at the Church of
the Redeemer Sunday and also preached the sermon, which was
listened to by many of his old parishioners with great
pleasure. William White and Mr. and Mrs. George T. Carnes went to Wickliffe Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. Horace Frayser of Birds Point whose death occurred Saturday.
(The 1 Jul 1909, will of Dollie
Frayser of
Mississippi Co., Mo., wife of Horace S.
Frayser, mentions
her sister, Della
Frayser, wife of Eugene
Frayser, to whom
she bequeathed her share of her parents’ “home place” in
Mississippi Co., Mo.—Darrel
Dexter)
Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 24 Aug 1909: SHERIFF BANKSTON SHOT MOUNDS JUSTICE
A shooting affray occurred at Mounds shortly before 4
o’clock this afternoon.
Sheriff
Bankston of Pulaski County had gone to Mounds to serve
warrants in a bootlegging case and during his rounds became
involved in an argument with Wesley
Davis, colored, justice of the peace, for Mounds Precinct.
The sheriff shot
Davis two bullets, making probably mortal wounds in the chest.
Davis held
a revolver in his hand when picked up.
Sheriff
Bankston claims to have fired in self-defense. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 25 Aug 1909: SHERIFF BANKSTON IN CUSTODY OF CORONER Surrendered After Shooting Negro Justice at Mounds—Talk of Asking Removal from Office After shooting Wesley Davis, the negro justice of the peace, at Mounds Tuesday afternoon, Sheriff Bankston of Pulaski County surrendered himself at Mound City to the County Coroner John Steel, colored. Davis was given prompt surgical attendance, but his wounds are considered fatal. He passed a bad night, was very weak this morning and spitting blood. The bullets penetrated his lungs. According to information from Mounds, Sheriff Bankston had gone there to serve warrants upon several negroes charged with selling whiskey without license and in violation of the local option laws. Upon meeting Davis, the negro justice of the peace for Mounds Precinct, the sheriff became involved in an argument which led to hot words and Davis made a move for his pistol. Sheriff Bankston was more handy with his gun and shot the negro twice in the breast. The sheriff was not seeking to arrest Davis, hence the shooting was not done in discharge of official duty. Sheriff Bankston claims to have acted in self-defense.
A report from
Mounds this morning has it that a petition was being circulated for
the purpose of petitioning Governor
Deneen to remove
Mr. Bankston from
the office of sheriff of Pulaski County. CAIRO BOY MADE GOOD IN DENVER Death of John Corcoran Recalls a Picturesque Career—Planned Own Funeral with Elks in Charge The majority of the old time Cairoites will remember John Corcoran as an energetic young man who took an active interest in city politics and city affairs in the early days. He was born and reared in Cairo and had the stuff in him to win, but the political complexion of the community in those days was against him, hence he sought other fields of activity. His father was a popular official and police magistrate before the war. Mr. Corcoran died in Denver, Colo., on Friday last, and the Denver Daily News says: “John Corcoran, pioneer, former postmaster, chairman of the Republican Central Committee, Mississippi sheriff and picturesque figure in the stirring days of Reconstruction in the South, died at St. Anthony’s Hospital at 7:30 last night, from cancer of the stomach from which he has been a sufferer for two years. “Corcoran was one of the best known men in Denver, having held the position of postmaster during the Administration of President Harrison 1888-18792, also of assistant under Paul J. Sours. He was at all times a staunch Republican, but he was above all a firm believer in business methods in connection with the business of the government. “When he assumed the office of postmaster there was connected with the office of Democrat who on account of his years of experience with the office was a valuable assistant. This man handed in his resignation saying that he supposed Corcoran wanted his position for some friend. Corcoran refused, declaring that the office was run for business and not for politics. “Corcoran’s life was full of romance and adventure. He was born in Cairo, Ill., sixty-two years ago and early entered politics as candidate for city clerk. Although running on the Republican ticket in a Democratic city, he was defeated by only ten votes, but those ten votes broke his heart and he quit Cairo, going to Friar’s Point, Miss. There he became a member of the firm of Harrington & Crawley, large handlers of general merchandise and plantation outfitter. “After coming to Colorado he settled first in Pitkin County near St. Elmo, where he engaged in mining, but not making a success of his work, moved to Denver in 1878. He opened a mercantile store on Larimer Street under the name of Corcoran & Fanning. Upon the death of Fanning, he sold his business and since that (line missing?) ing store at 1640 Larimer later moving to 1640 Curtis. Two years ago he sold his business and since that time has done no active work, although he held a position in the office of W. J. Parkinson in the Charles building. “Plans for his funeral were made by him before his death and they will be carried out according to his wishes. His body will lie in state at the lodge rooms of the Elks in the Exchange building from 10 until 2 Sunday. It will then be taken to the chapel of Father Bender, Twentieth and Curtis, where the church services will be held. Interment will be at Mount Olivet. The Elks ritual will be read at the grave. E. P. McGovern will have charge of the funeral.”
(His marker in Mount Olive Cemetery in Wheat Ridge,
Jefferson Co., Colo., reads:
John Corcoran
1844-1909 One of God’s noblemen RIP.—Darrel
Dexter)
Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 26 Aug 1909:
Mrs. Jay Havens,
whose husband died last winter of consumption, lost her
little baby boy last week of cholera infantum. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 27 Aug 1909: FELL UNCONSCIOUS ACROSS OVEN DOOR Negro Fireman at Mound City Victim of Murderous Assault
Henry Lee, the negro fireman at the chair factory at Mound City, is lying
at the point of death from injuries and burns which he
received last night.
In a fight with Jim
Williams, another
negro, the latter picked up an iron bar and struck
Lee over the
head. The fight
occurred in the engine room and
Lee fell
unconscious over
the oven door where he lay with his flesh slowly cooking.
Williams did not stop to pull his victim away
from the oven, but took to his heels and made his escape.
The chance arrival of another workman saved
Lee from
literally roasting to death.
As it was the body was badly scorched and
Lee is not
expected to live very long. AGED WOMEN BADLY HURT Mrs. Charles Perry Victim of Mysterious Murderous Assault A mystery too deep to fathom has developed in Cairo. In the wee small hours of this morning some person unknown and unseen entered the home of Mrs. Charles Perry at 1807 Washington Avenue. Going to her bedside the murderous villain struck the aged woman three hard blows upon the head with a claw hammer. One blow cut through the right ear and made a scalp wound behind the ear, the other two blows made long ragged cuts in the right cheek. The woman’s screams awakened her daughter, Mrs. R. A. Julian, who resides next door between 1 and 2 o’clock this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Julian rushed to the old lady’s assistance and found her wandering about the back dooryard in a semi-conscious condition. Mrs. Perry was taken into the house and soon regained consciousness and was attended by Dr. James McManus, who declares the patient to be in a very critical condition and suffering severely from the nervous shock. Mrs. Perry says she neither heard or saw anyone and was awakened from a sound sleep by the first blow which dazed her. There was no light in the house when help came to her and it is supposed her assailant blew out the light she had left burning. The only motive ascribed for the assault was robbery. Those who came to Mrs. Perry’s assistance found the side and back door open also the rear door on the second floor. There is absolutely no clue to the assailant.
Mrs. Perry
is the widow of the late Charles
Perry and lives
with her son, Guy
Perry, who had not been at home for several days and
returned this forenoon. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 30 Aug 1909: GOLCONDA MAN DEAD IN ST. LOUIS Joseph M. Abbott of Golconda, Ill., died Sunday at the residence of his son-in-law, George A. Boyd, 3669 Shenandoah Avenue, St. Louis. He was a veteran of the Civil War and had been prominent for a good many years in Southern Illinois politics.
(James M. Abbott, 18, born in Lincoln Co., Tenn., farmer, of Golconda, Pope
Co., Ill., enlisted as a private in Co. G, 6th
Illinois Cavalry on 24 Sep 1861.
James M.
Abbott married Mary Slagel
on 20 Mar 1869, in Pope Co., Ill.
His marker in I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Golconda, Pope
Co., Ill., reads:
James M.
Abbott Jr., Co. G 6th Ill. Cav Civil War
April 23, 1843 Aug. 29, 1909.—Darrel
Dexter) ENDS LIFE IN VACANT HOUSE Anna, Ill., Aug. 30.—J. Henry Hilboldt, Jr., aged 31, formerly deputy county clerk and recently bookkeeper of the Union County Mill Company at Jonesboro, was found in a vacant house he owned at an early hour Sunday morning, shot through the center of the forehead. Indications are the shot was fired by his own hand. From the condition of the body, it is presumed he had been dead for more than a week. He resigned his position with the mill company ten days ago. He was a young man of good habits, had many friends and was the son of J. Henry Hilboldt of Jonesboro.
(His marker in Jonesboro Cemetery reads:
John H. Hilboldt 1878-1909.—Darrel
Dexter) CIGARETTES FATAL TO YOUTH
Charleston, Mo., Aug. 30.—Joe
Renfro, a young
man, was found dead in a livery stable Sunday.
He was an excessive cigarette smoker and this is
believed to have contributed to his death. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 1 Sep 1909: REMAINS SHIPPED TO MORGANFIELD
Mark Wells
died at his home in East Cairo at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday
afternoon of typhoid fever.
Mr. Wells was about 45 years of age and had been engaged in fishing at
East Cairo. He
was a member of the Order of Red Men and his home was at
Morganfield, Ky., where his wife and child reside.
A brother of the deceased took charge of the remains,
had them brought to Cairo to be prepared for burial at
Falconer’s
undertaking establishment.
The remains will be shipped to Morganfield this
evening for interment there Thursday. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 2 Sep 1909:
A negro was killed Tuesday evening at Gale, Ill.
The bank caved where they were at work on Iron
Mountain Railroad and three negroes were caught.
Two were rescued alive, but one was dead when found.
(Thebes) The relatives of Aunt Caroline Clutts were called to her home near Delta Monday. They thought she was dying, but she was reported better yesterday. (Thebes)
(Wiley Clutts married Caroline M.
Reece on 5 Jun 1879, in Alexander Co., Ill.
Wiley Clutts
was a soldier in Co. G, 109th Illinois
Infantry and Co. B 11th Illinois Infantry during
the Civil War.
He applied for a pension in 1886 and Caroline for a widow’s
pension in 1928.—Darrel
Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 3 Sep 1909: SHERIFF DAVIS HAD TEARFUL PRISONER
Sheriff Frank E.
Davis returned this afternoon from St. Louis with Ada
Parm
alias Palmer, in charge.
The prisoner (line missing?)
that has crossed the
portals of the county jail in many a day.
She is a negro girl about fifteen years of age,
rather dark skinned and at best not a beauty, but with tears
streaming down her face and it much distorted from prolonged
weeping, the girl appeared far from a dangerous criminal.
The girl wore a much-soiled dark dress that came
little below her knees.
Ada is charged with being accessory to a cold-blooded
murder, Fay Blake having been mortally wounded with a razor blade in the hands
of Bessie Scott
while Ada Parm
helped to hold her.
Such is the story that developed at the coroner’s
inquest in the case.
Bessie Scott
was arrested several weeks since in Massac County and
brought back here by Deputy Sheriff Allie
Frost.
In regard to the capture of the
Parm girl, both
Deputy Sheriff Frost
and Chief of Police
Egan claim to have turned her up for the St. Louis
police. The
newspapers gave Deputy
Frost credit for
it, but Chief Egan
has the documents on him.
When informed by Acting Chief
Gillespy of the
girl’s arrest, Chief
Egan referred the message to Sheriff
Davis.
There was a reward of $200 offered by the state for
the capture and conviction of the girl.
Adolphus Dunn and
family went to Hickman, Ky., Thursday called there by the
death of Mr. Dunn’s mother.
Henry Clay, a
prominent lawyer of Tamaroa, died Wednesday night at the age
of 77 years. He
was a Republican in politics and had served a term in the
state legislature. NEGRO KILLED AT GRADING CAMP
A negro was killed by a caving bank at J. D.
Lynch’s grading
camp near Gale Tuesday evening, where he was at work with
the gang double tracking the Iron Mountain Railroad.
Deputy Coroner Marion
Culley held an
inquest over the remains. FORMER CARBONDALE MINISTER DEAD The Carbondale Free Press states that Rev. F. F. Stoltz formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church there, is dead at Ottumwa, Ia. It is said that his death was due to paralysis. (The probate file of Frank F. Stoltz in Wapello Co., Iowa, names his widow, Eliza E. Stoltz as administratrix of his estate. His marker in Ottumwa Cemetery in Wapello Co., Iowa, reads: Frank F. Stoltz Aug. 27, 1854 Aug. 30, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 4 Sep 1909: Word was received here (Mound City) Friday that the son of Mr. and Mrs. Huston Beaver of America is very low with typhoid fever.
(Heston
Beaver married Isaphine
Flaugh on 5 Feb 1885, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel
Dexter)
Charles V. Crooks,
a well-known journeyman painter, was taken to the hospital
this morning as a city patient.
He is a very sick man and has no relatives here. CAPT. CASSIDY’S BROTHER DEAD Monday morning, Henry H. Cassidy died at the home of his sister, Mrs. E. H. James of Eddyville, Ky. He had been in failing health for several months from a complication of diseases. He was 59 years of age and unmarried.
He was the oldest son of Dan B.
Cassidy and
leaves two brothers and one sister, Frank
Cassidy of Cairo,
Ill., Dan Cassidy
of Cincinnati and Mrs. May
James of this
city.—Lyon County,
Ky., Herald
NEGRO FUGITIVE CAME BACK HOME
Walter Hunt, a negro, was arrested last evening on the west side by
Officers French,
Magner and
Hagey. On April 21st
last, Hunt shot
and seriously wounded another negro, Garfield
Phillips, as the
sequel to a box car crap game in which
Hunt was said to have made a clean sweep and gave
Phillips lead
instead of coin when he asked for a loan.
Hunt made a clean getaway, but returned home seemingly thinking the
affair had been forgotten. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat says: Nick Jokerst, first clerk of the Ferd Herald will leave the boat at Ste. Genevieve today to attend the funeral of his father, Emil Jokerst of that city, at 9 o’clock this morning. Mr. Jokerst, who was 65 years of age, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. He died of heart disease. He was a member of the Ste. Genevieve mercantile firm of Jokerst Brothers. His wife and family, who have been residing in St. Louis, departed for Ste. Genevieve yesterday to attend the funeral, which will be held from the Catholic cemetery.
(The 1880 census of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., records the
following household, all born in Missouri:
Leon Jokerst,
35, saloon keeper; Rosinne
Jokerst, wife,
31; Mary Jokerst,
daughter, 10; Nicholas
Jokerst, son, 8;
Katie Jokerst,
daughter, 5; Annie
Jokerst, daughter, 3; Tina
Jokerst,
daughter, 1; Leon
Herman, ad. son, 12; Emma
Munsch,
sister-in-law, 25; Lizzie
Munsch,
sister-in-law, 20; John N.
Munsch,
brother-in-law, miller in mill.
His marker in Valle Spring Cemetery in Sainte
Genevieve, Mo., reads:
In Memory of Leon
Jokerst Died
Sept. 3, 1909 Aged 85 Years.—Darrel
Dexter) LON LEWIS, LUMBERMAN, DIED THIS MORNING Remains Go to Former Home for Interment—Brother to Cairo Woman
Lon Lewis, a lumberman from Sardis, Miss., died at 4 o’clock this
morning at St. Mary’s Infirmary.
On Monday last, Mr.
Lewis came here
to have an operation performed as a last resort for relief
of cancer. The
operation did not serve the purpose and the patient sank
steadily. The
deceased was 34 years of age and a brother to Mrs. J. T.
Nichols of this city.
The remains were prepared for burial by
Burke &
Blaine and will
be shipped to the former home of the deceased at Dexter,
Mo., Sunday morning for interment. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 6 Sep 1909:
Walter Hunt was
arraigned Saturday afternoon on charge of shooting Garfield
Phillips last
April. He was
bound over under $500 bond to await the October grand jury. YOUNG MAN DIED OF APPENDICITIS
George Morgan died at St. Mary’s Infirmary at 6 a.m. today from
appendicitis after brief illness.
The deceased was 20 years of age and resided at
Bird’s Point, Mo., with a brother.
The remains were prepared for burial at
Feith’s
undertaking establishment and taken over the river for
interment this afternoon. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 7 Sep 1909: PROMINENT JOHNSON COUNTY CITIZEN DEAD The Vienna Times contains the following account of the death of S. Whitehead of Tunnel Hill: Sylvester Whitehead, a well-known citizen and former businessman of Tunnel Hill, died at his home Wednesday morning, September 1st, at 1:45 o’clock after a lingering illness of some years, at the age of 59 years, 9 months and 15 days. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in Tunnel Hill today (Thursday) as 12 o’clock noon, conducted by Elders L. L. Smoot of Marion and W. S. Blackman of Harrisburg, followed by interment in the Salem Cemetery north of Tunnel Hill under Masonic honors and ceremonies and an escort of Knights Templar. Quite a number of relatives and friends are attending the funeral from Vienna today. The deceased leaves a widow and only one child, Noel Whitehead, of Vienna.
(Sylvester Whitehead married Mary E.
Brooks on 29 May 1873 in Johnson Co., Ill.
His marker in Vienna Fraternal Cemetery reads:
Sylvester Whitehead Nov. 15, 1849 Sept. 1, 1909.—Darrel
Dexter) ALEX M. RAGGIO THOUGHT DYING Unconscious since Last Evening and in Critical Condition Alexander M. Raggio lies at the point of death in St. Mary’s Infirmary from the effects of a drug administered by his own hand at his home, 711 Commercial Avenue last evening. According to the statement of his wife, Mr. Raggio had seemed to be in his normal condition and had been writing during the evening. When he arose from the desk he complained of not feeling well and went into the next room to get medicine. A relative is authority for the statement that he took a dose from a bottle of liniment he had purchased at Mounds some time since after being injured by a falling from a tree. The first alarm was given about 9 o’clock last evening when Mrs. Raggio rushed out upon the street and asked someone to help save her dying husband. Mr. Raggio was found lying unconscious upon the floor of the apartments over Solomon’s clothing store. Dr. W. C. Clarke was called and recognized the symptoms of poisoning. He administered restoratives and antidotes and tried a stomach pump without arousing the patient from a stupor. Mr. Raggio was taken to the infirmary and had not regained consciousness this afternoon.
The fact that he had some eccentricities might lead
some to believe he administered the dose with suicidal
intent, but this the family deny most emphatically.
He had been in poor health some months since, but had
improved greatly during the past few weeks. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 8 Sep 1909: Mrs. Florence Brown died a few days ago at her home near Elco from fright. Her husband and two of her neighbors had been to Tamms and filled up with booze and came home. Brown suggested to his companions that they would have some fun with his wife when they arrived home. Brown sent his friends to the house to tell his wife he was dead while he laid in the barn loft groaning. Mrs. Brown secured a lamp and started for the barn when she fell dead from fright. She leaves five small children and a husband who will have plenty of time to reflect over a foolish prank he committed. Another case where a fond mother was taken from the home and care of little ones. Had Brown been sober, he would not have been guilty of such a foolish act. The time will soon be here when the voters must take a stand for or against licensed dram shops. Before you cast your vote, think well. It means something to you and your family, your neighbor and his family. (Ullin)
(This may be a reference to Rosella
Brown mentioned
in the 21 Aug 1909, issue of the
Cairo Evening Citizen.—Darrel
Dexter) CHARLES CROOKS DIED LAST NIGHT Charles V. Crooks died at St. Mary’s Infirmary last night after a brief illness. He was about 50 years of age and had resided in Cairo during the past twenty years. He was a painter by trade and came here from Anna, Ill. His wife, formerly a Miss Grace of Anna, died about three years since. A sister, Mrs. Stimson of Belleville, Ill., survives him. The remains were prepared for burial at Feith’s undertaking establishment and will be shipped to Anna and interred in the morning.
(His marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:
C. V. Crooks 1853-Sept. 8, 1909 Jennie
Crooks his wife Sept. 7, 1866 Sept. 1, 1907.—Darrel
Dexter) ALEX M. RAGGIO REPORTED BETTER
“Better.”
That is the expressive and brief reply received this
afternoon in response to the query, “How is Mr.
Raggio today?”
Having regained consciousness to some extent, during
last night the patient recognized his wife and other persons
about him today and seems to be improving slowly, but his
condition is not yet such as to assure his speedy recovery. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 9 Sep 1909: ALEX M. RAGGIO NOT DOING WELL
A report from the bedside of Alexander M.
Raggio after 3
o’clock p.m. states that he is not so well this afternoon.
Mrs. Kate
Talbot of St. Louis arrived this afternoon to be at the
bedside of her brother. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 10 Sep 1909: FATHER OF JOHN M. BEALL DEAD Capt. T. B. Beall, father of General Passenger Agent John M. Beall of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad of St. Louis, died Wednesday morning at the family residence, Salisbury, N.C. He had been in failing health for several years and passed away in his 75th year. The funeral will take place today at Salisbury. Capt. Beall served under Gen. Stonewall Jackson during the war and he was widely known through the South. His son left here on Saturday and was at the bedside when the end came.
(Thomas B. Beall enlisted as 3rd lieutenant on 14 May 1861, in
Davidson Co., N.C., in Co. I, 14th North Carolina
Regiment and was promoted to captain on 25 Apr 1862.
His marker in Old Lutheran Cemetery in Salisbury,
Rowan Co., N.C., reads:
Thomas B. Beall 1835-1909 Capt. Of Co. I, 14th N.C. Reg. Margaret
Beall Mar. 31,
1873 July 21, 1896
James T. Beall June 10, 1875 July 16, 1877 Elizabeth
Beall Sept. 5, 1877 Nov. 18, 1879.—Darrel
Dexter) FUNERAL NOTICE Raggio—Alexander M. Raggio, aged 43 years, 7 months, 9 days, died at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo, Ill., at 5 o’clock p.m., Thursday, September 9, 1909.
Funeral will occur on Saturday, September 11.
Cortege will leave family residence, 711 ½ Commercial
Avenue at 1:30 p.m. for St. Patrick’s Church.
Special funeral train will leave Fourteenth Street
for Villa Ridge at 2:45 p.m.
Interment at Calvary Cemetery.
Friends of deceased and family invited to attend.
(Requiem
high mass in St. Patrick’s Church at 8 a.m.) ALEXANDER M. RAGGIO DIED LAST EVENING Born in Italy and Reared in Cairo—Active in Church and Society Work The curtain of eternal darkness dropped its fold around the being of Alexander M. Raggio in St. Mary’s Infirmary at 5 o’clock last evening. When seemingly on the road to recovery of his health after a struggle of more than two years against threatening breakdown, he was stricken suddenly at his home last Saturday evening and removed to the infirmary. During the occasional rallies he recognized those about him, but never fully regained consciousness. Alexander Michael-Angelo Raggio was born in Genoa, Italy, January 31, 1866. His parents brought him to America at the age of six years and located in Cairo a few years later, engaging in the fruit business. Alexander soon was nicknamed “Sandy” which stuck to him. He had a natural talent for business and received a fine education. By the time he attained his majority he had taken an active interest in business with his father and extended it to considerable proportions. Careful investment of surplus funds acquired some nice property in Cairo. Misfortune overtook him some years back and he then abandoned his business and took a position as bookkeeper for Kelly Brothers Lumber Company, which he filled in a most acceptable manner until poor health compelled his retirement about three months since. The deceased was a devout Roman Catholic and a communicant of St. Patrick’s rock church, the building of which was one of the events of his career, he having been one of the most active promoters of the building project. As a member of the Catholic Knights and Ladies of America, he was highly honored, having held various important offices. He was also an enthusiastic member of the K. M. K. C. Mr. Raggio married Miss Mary Martini of Nashville, Tenn., fourteen years ago in August. The wife and daughter, aged eight years, survive him. One brother, John Raggio, resides in Cairo, and a sister, Mrs. Kate F. Talbot, resides in St. Louis. The funeral will occur Saturday and the remains will be conveyed by special train to Villa Ridge for interment in Calvary Cemetery in the afternoon. Requiem high mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church at 8 o’clock a.m. The funeral services will be at 1:45 p.m. The Pallbearers.
Those who have been selected to act as pallbearers at
the funeral of the late Alexander M.
Raggio Saturday afternoon were selected according to the desire
expressed by him some time since, representatives of two
orders of which he was a member.
The list given out as official is John D.
Sander, Thomas W.
Gannon, Louis
Zanone, Tom Gazzolo,
Peter Saup,
Joseph Desimoni,
Thomas Galvin, Charles R. Stuart,
Jacob Solomon,
Frank Gazzolo,
Joseph Smith, Harvey Wooldridge,
Peter Lind, F. D.
Nellis, C. R.
Crandall, Thomas E. O’Shea. DEATH OF BABY AT NORTH CAIRO
The child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Lewis aged 9
months, died last night and was taken to Beech Grove for
burial today.
The family resides on the bank of the Ohio River above the
Chicago Mill. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 11 Sep 1909: CENTRAL STATION DRAPED IN BLACK Mourning Colors Put on for Edward H. Harriman
Mourning colors are draped upon Central Union station
in memory of the late Edward H.
Harriman. The initials
“E. H. H.” are worked in black and white as a part of the
decorations. All
over the Illinois Central system the stations of the company
wear the black. RAGGIO FUNERAL WAS HELD THIS AFTERNOON
The funeral of the late Alexander M.
Raggio was held
this afternoon.
A large concourse of friends, members of the Catholic
Knights and Ladies of America and the Mystic Krew gathered
at the family residence on Commercial Avenue and marched to
St. Patrick’s Church.
Services were conducted by Rev. J. J.
Downey whom in
his remarks attested to the good works of the deceased.
A special train awaited the funeral party at
Fourteenth Street and conveyed them to Villa Ridge where the
remains were laid to rest in the family burial grounds at
Calvary Cemetery. Dr. Woelfle received word today of the death of his sister, Mrs. J. F. Wright from apoplexy at Vienna at noon today. He left for Vienna this afternoon accompanied by his family.
(The 1900 census of Green Street, Vienna, Johnson
Co., Ill., records the following family:
J. F. Wright,
born in October 1857 in Illinois, millwright; Omega M.
Wright, wife, born in December 1856 in Canada, married, 23 years,
mother of two children; Effie
Wright, born in
March 1878, in Illinois, saleslady; John Fred
Wright, son, born in February 1882, in Illinois.
A marker in
Vienna Fraternal Cemetery reads:
Omega M. Wright Dec. 1, 1856 Sept. 11, 1909.—Darrel
Dexter) CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere appreciation of the kindness and assistance extended during the last illness and death of our beloved, the late Alexander M. Raggio. With gratitude Mrs. Mary Raggio and Daughter Mrs. Kate F. Talbot
John P. Raggio Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 13 Sep 1909: BABY FOUND DEAD UNDER BED COVERS Coroner McManus was called this forenoon to inquire into the death of a negro baby. The child was three months of age and was found dead in bed this morning about 6:30 o’clock under a blanket which was used for a covering during the night. The woman gave the baby’s name as Willie Allen, the father’s name as Sylvester Allen, and her name as Pearl Long. She said that she had been legally married to a negro named Long and from whom she had been separated for some time and that she had since been living with Allen. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict of accidental suffocation. The family was in destitute circumstances and occupied a room in one of the Ellis tenements at 3109 Commercial Avenue. Two other children of the Long woman are sick. The remains of the baby were buried by the county. Thomas Dickey, a plasterer by trade, died at his home at 6 o’clock this morning. He has been a resident of Mounds for the past three years. Surviving him are his wife and a brother and sister living in Sparta, Ill. Funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and the remains will be interred in the Beechwood Cemetery. Rev. J. H. Runalls, pastor of the Congregational Church, will officiate and the funeral will be under the direction of I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 949.
(His marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds reads:
Thomas Dickie
1864-1909.—Darrel
Dexter) TWO STRANGERS DIE SATURDAY Wesley Hall died at the United Sates Marine Hospital in Cairo on Saturday. He was a towboat hand on the rivers and carried the government certificate of a seaman, which admitted him to the hospital about two weeks ago. The deceased was about 45 years of age and has a sister residing at Roxabel, Ohio. Marion Murray died at St. Mary’s Infirmary on Saturday evening after a brief illness. He was a stranger without means and was sent to the hospital as a county charge. He was about 35 years of age and had a brother residing at Benton, Ky.
The remains of both men were prepared for burial and
held in the morgue of
Burke & Blaine
awaiting orders from their relatives who were notified of
their death. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 14 Sep 1909: FUNERAL AT MOUNDS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
The funeral of the late Thomas
Dickey will be
held at Mounds on Wednesday afternoon under auspices of the
Beechwood Lodge of Odd Fellows.
The remains will be interred in Beech Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Falconer, the Cairo undertaker, will have charge of the funeral. COBDEN WOMAN DIED IN EAST ST. LOUIS East St. Louis Journal: Mrs. Josephine H. DeWese, aged 59, of 1308 St. Louis Avenue, died yesterday afternoon. She is survived by her five grown children. The funeral will be held from the residence at Cobden, Ill., where the body will be sent for interment.
(David DeWeese married Mahetable
Stinchcomb on 6 May 1834, in Miami Co., Ohio.
Louie Dewese,
26, born on the sea, farmer from Cobden, Ill., son of David
Dewese, married
on 12 Sep 1878, in Union Co., Ill., Josephine
Harbaugh, 27, born in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of Amos
Harbaugh and Lucy
Herbert. She does not
have a marker in Cobden Cemetery.—Darrel
Dexter)
Louis, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Tuttle, died
Saturday evening at 5:30 o’clock after an illness of about
two weeks of diphtheria.
He had recovered sufficiently so that he was able to
be out Friday, but he suffered a relapse and grew rapidly
worse until the end came to relieve his suffering.
He was six years old and was a very bright and
lovable child and Mr. and Mrs.
Tuttle have the
sympathy of all their friends in their great sorrow.
Funeral was held at the residence Tuesday. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 16 Sep 1909: REWARD OFFERED FOR WILLIAMS
Springfield, Ill., Sept. 16.—Gov.
Deneen has issued
a proclamation offering a reward of $200 for the
apprehension and conviction of Henry
Williams who is
charged with slaying Henry
Lee at Mound City
August 26, 1909. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 17 Sep 1909:
Ruben Dougherty,
a logger residing four miles north of here (McClure), was
accidentally killed Thursday evening by a limb falling from
a tree that he was preparing to fell.
His skull was crushed. OLD RESIDENT OF MOUND CITY DEAD James F. Duty, Mill Foreman for I. C. at Mounds, Passed Away James F. Duty, mill foreman for the Illinois Central Railroad at Mounds, died at his home in Mound City at 6 o’clock Thursday evening from a complication of diseases. The deceased was 53 years of age and had resided in Mound City for the past twenty-five years. He is survived by two sons and four brothers. The funeral was held this afternoon with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery, Rev. Mr. Grace officiating.
(The 1900 census of Burkville, Pulaski Co., Ill.,
records the following household:
James F. Duty
born in September 1857 in Tennessee, machinist; Nannie
Duty, born in June 1861 in Kentucky, married 19 years, mother of 5
children, 2 living; William H.
Duty, son, born
in March 1882 in Kentucky; Albert F.
Duty born in March 1889 in Illinois.
James F. Duty
is in the 1860 and 1870 census of Smith Co., Tenn., with his
parents, Amos Duty
and Martha Lovelady.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 18 Sep 1909: ESTATE OF SWITCHMAN SETTLED BY COURT
With approval of the final report of the
administratrix of the estate of the late Ed A.
Carter in the probate court, the case was closed and the
administratrix discharged.
A residue of the estate was ordered delivered to the
widow of the deceased.
Carter was
a switchman, who was killed by cars a year or more ago at
North Cairo. FORMER CAIROITE DIES IN CALIFORNIA Mrs. Michael Coyne, an old time resident of Cairo, died at Hollywood, Calif., Friday. News came in a message this morning to Mrs. James Meehan, who was a cousin of Mrs. Coyne. The dispatch stated that the body would be taken to Kansas City for burial Thursday. The deceased was the widow of Michael Coyne who conducted a saloon in Winter’s Block before it became Buder block. She leaves two daughters, one of them living at Hollywood with her and a number of sons.
(Michael Coyne married Anna Coyle
on 2 May 1867, in Alexander Co., Ill.
James R.
Meehan married Mary E.
Coyle on 26 Oct
1892, in Alexander Co., Ill.
Michael and Anna F.
Coyne of 2837
Dayton are in the
1899, 1903 and 1904 city directories of St. Louis, Mo.
The California Death Index states that Anna F.
Coyne was born
about 1846 and died 16 Sep 1909, in Los Angeles Co., Calif.
Her marker in Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery in Kansas City,
Mo., reads:
Michael Coyne
Died Apr. 5, 1891 Aged 49 Years May His Soul Rest in Peace
Anna F. Coyne
Born Mar. 17, 1849 Died Sep. 16, 1909 May Her Soul Rest in
Peace.—Darrel Dexter) DIED LAST NIGHT AT AGE OF NINETY
Mrs. James Stanberry died last night from the infirmities of age.
The deceased was ninety years of age and resided with
her son, James
Stanberry, a farmer living about two miles from Birds
Point, Mo.
Undertakers Burke & Blaine prepared
the remains for burial and the funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon. NATIVE OF CAIRO FOUND DEAD IN DALLAS HOTEL Taber Brothers Were Once Leading Jewelers in Cairo—Moved to Texas Many Years Ago The Dallas News of September gives the following story of the death of Samuel H. Taber, who was a son of a former prominent businessman of Cairo: At 10:30 o’clock yesterday forenoon, the lifeless body of Samuel H. Taber was found in a room at the Hotel Southland. The condition of the body was such as to indicate that it had been dead several hours. Justice T. A. Work was summoned to hold an inquest, but he said last night that he had not had an opportunity to examine the witnesses and had not therefore rendered a verdict. The body was taken in charge by Undertakers Ed C. Smith & Bro. The immediate relatives of Mr. Taber are out of town and the arrangements for the funeral have not been made. Ben Taber, a brother, will arrive from Houston this morning. Dr. Martin E. Taber, another brother, is in Europe, and the father, J. C. H. Taber, is in New York. Samuel H. Taber was born in Cairo, Ill., June 6, 1870. The family came to Texas and located in Dallas in 1885. In 1900 he was elected to the office of city tax collector and he held the office until the city adopted the commission form of government, a few months after which he resigned and became associated in business with his father and his brother, Ben Taber, at Houston. Mr. Taber came to Dallas during the army tournament in August and remained here until his death. He was about the streets Tuesday apparently in his usual state of health. No one was found who knew at what hour Tuesday night he went to his room in the hotel. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, by his father and three brothers, besides those already mentioned—Alfred, Rock and Oak. (Samuel H. Taber is in the 1870 census of North Cairo Precinct, Alexander Co., Ill., with his parents, John Coffin Briggs Taber and Julia Maria O’Leary. He is in the 1880 census of North 15th St., St. Louis, Mo., with his parents. The 1900 census of Ward 10, Dallas, Texas, records the following family: Sam Taber, born in June 1870 in Illinois, tax collector; Matilda Taber, wife, born in December 1875 in Louisiana, married 3 years, mother of 2 children; Mabelle H. Taber, born in February 1898 in Texas; Aimee B. Taber, born in May 1891 in Texas. He was buried in Oakland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 20 Sep 1909: OLD CASE CLOSED IN PROBATE COURT A final report has been filed in the probate court which clears the docket of a case that has been pending for more than fifteen years, the final report having been overlooked owing to the death of the administratrix. John T. Rennie, on behalf of his mother, the late Jane K. Rennie, has filed final report in the estate of John T. Rennie, Sr., deceased. Letters of administration were issued to Jane K. Rennie as adminsitratrix of the estate of her husband on June 7, 1896. (John T. Rennie married Mrs. Jane K. Davisson on 11 Jun 1877, in Massac Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 21 Sep 1909: AN OLD CITIZEN SENT TO HOSPITAL William Casey, Sr., an old and respected citizen, was taken to the Hospital for Insane at Anna, last evening after having been examined by a medical commission appointed by the county court. Mr. Casey is nearly 70 years of age and becoming quite feeble. The doctors’ diagnosis of his case is senile dementia. FORMER CAIRO TEACHER DEAD Mrs. Stebbins, who as Miss Rogers will be remembered as having taught the little Eleventh Street school when it was a school for white children of the primary grade years ago, died last February in a sanitarium in New Jersey. Older residents of Cairo will remember Miss Rogers well. After leaving Cairo, she went to Minneapolis, where she married Mr. Stebbins. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 22 Sep 1909: BABY GIRL DIED LAST EVENING Elizabeth, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Adler of 224 Thirtieth Street, died about 9 o’clock last evening of cholera infantum. The baby was eleven months of age. The remains were shipped by Burke & Blaine this afternoon for interment at St. Louis. FATHER HOPKINS DIED AT CHICAGO TODAY Cape Girardeau Priest Well Known in Cairo—Spent Boyhood in this City Rev. Father Ed Hopkins died in Chicago this morning, according to a message received by Thomas W. Gannon today from Mother Placid of St. Vincent’s Academy at Cape Girardeau, Mo. Father Hopkins was en route home from a trip abroad, having sailed some months hence for a tour of Europe and a visit to Rome, hoping to benefit his health. A sister of the deceased resided in Chicago and it is supposed that he was visiting with her at the time of his death. Father Hopkins was about 65 years of age and a member of the order known as the Congregation of the Vision. He had been stationed at Cape Girardeau for many years as pastor of St. Vincent’s parish and an instructor at the college. For several years past, owing to failing health, he had been commissioned as a traveling auditor for the order and made periodical visits to the various institutions to review their books and accounts, also giving special instructions as an expert accountant. Father Hopkins was well known in Cairo, having visited here frequently and as an instructor schooled several well-known citizens who attended St. Vincent’s School at the Cape. He always held Cairo in high esteem. Here he spent his boyhood as a member of the family of the late A. Susanka and from this city entered upon his studies for the priesthood. DEATH OF MRS. T. N. KARRAKER Wife of Mounds Banker Passed Away Tuesday Mrs. T. N. Karraker died at her home in Mounds Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock of tuberculosis. She was only 26 years old and has been an invalid for several years. Mrs. Karraker was the wife of T. N. Karraker, cashier of the First State Bank in Mounds, and had a wide circle of friends. The remains were taken to her old home in Dongola from which town the funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, interment to be made in the Anna Cemetery at Anna, Ill. Mrs. Karraker was a member of the Dillow family, one of the foremost Union County families. (Elsie Louise Dillow was born 8 Apr 1883, in Dongola, Union Co., Ill., the daughter of Daniel Jerome Dillow and Mary Theresa Harmes and died 21 Sep 1909, in Mounds, Pulaski Co., Ill., and was buried in Anna Cemetery. She married on 3 Apr 1904, in Dongola, Ill., Thomas Nathan Karraker, the son of Nathan Karraker and Sarah Knight.—Darrel Dexter)
Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 24 Sep 1909: The funeral of the late Mrs. T. N. Karraker was held Thursday at the home of her father, Mr. Dillow, at Dongola and the remains were taken to Anna for interment. The sad news of her death came as a distinct shock to her many friends. Although they were aware that the fatal summons might come at any time, the announcement of her demise created profound sorrow to her acquaintances everywhere. Her unusually cheerful disposition made her a favorite with everyone with whom she came in contract and her untimely death will be deeply deplored. Mrs. Karraker was 26 years of age and the past two years has been spent in Mounds where she has a large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Karraker had made their home with F. C. Iverson until the past month, where they have rented the rooms over the First State Bank and had just commenced housekeeping. The taking away of a young person just when life seems most precious is always a sad affair, but the death of Mrs. Karraker comes with more than usual sadness to her young friends and impress them anew with the realization of human life. They will ever cherish the memory of her kindly generous disposition and the good cheer which she delighted to bring to others. She leaves a husband, father and brothers who have the sympathy of all their friends in this their great sorrow. (Mounds) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 27 Sep 1909: MORTUARY Mrs. William Sholders Mrs. William Sholders, aged 63 years, died at the home of her son, on Twenty-third Street at 8 o’clock Saturday night, after a week’s illness from catarrh of the stomach. The deceased was a widow and leaves four children, two sons and two daughters. The remains were taken to Lawrenceville, Ill., her former home, on the Big Four train Sunday morning for burial. Mrs. W. R. McBride Mrs. W. R. McBride of Morehouse, Mo., died at St. Mary’s Infirmary about 11:30 last night. Mrs. McBride was brought to Cairo several days since to undergo an operation, but was too weak to withstand the attack. The remains were prepared for burial at Feith’s undertaking establishment and were shipped this afternoon to Bardwell, Ky., for interment. The deceased was 30 years of age. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 29 Sep 1909: NEGRO CONFESSES TO MURDER Pine Bluff, Ark., Sept. 29.—Rather than return to Oklahoma, where he killed a sheriff who attempted to arrest him eighteen months ago, John Hunter, a negro, confessed to the murder of a man at Gourche, Ark. It is believed he would be lynched if he returned to Oklahoma. The negro was arrested by four officers who wanted a reward of $3,500 for the negro. The Arkansas authorities decided to hold him for the Gourche murder and the officers will get no reward. DIED THIS MORNING AFTER LONG ILLNESS Frank Parsons died about 8:30 o’clock this morning at his home, 210 Seventeenth Street, after prolonged illness, resulting from an injury which had for several years enfeebled his health. The deceased was 57 years of age and is survived by his wife and four children, one married. He was a carpenter by trade and came to Cairo from Charleston, Mo., about four years ago, during which time Mrs. Parsons has been conducting a boarding house. Mr. Parsons was a member of the Charleston Lodge, No. 187 Woodmen of the World. Funeral services will be held at the late residence on Seventeenth Street this evening and the remains will be shipped by Burke & Blaine in the morning for interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Charleston. (Frank Parsons married Mrs. Kitty Sanders on 16 Mar 1896, in Mississippi Co., Mo. The 1900 census of Tywappity, Mississippi Co., Mo., records the following family: Frank Parsons, born in April 1854 in Indiana, carpenter; Kitty Parsons, wife, born in August 1866 in Kentucky, married 3 years, mother of 5 children, four living, boarding house keeper; Cora Sanders, stepdaughter, born in September 1889 in Kentucky; Lewis Sanders, stepson, born in January 1892 in Missouri; Dollie Parsons, daughter, born in December 1896 in Missouri; Hattie Parsons, born in December 1898 in Missouri. His marker in I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Charleston, Mo., reads: Frank Parsons Apr. 3, 1851 Sept. 29, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 30 Sep 1909: Mrs. Laura A. McRaven was born at Cape Girardeau, Mo., Dec. 25, 1825, died at Thebes, Ill., Sept. 28, 1909, at the age of 83 years, 9 months, and 3 days. She moved to McClure, Ill., about sixty-five years ago. She was left a widow many years ago, her husband being Washington McRaven. She was the mother of three daughters, only one living at present, Mrs. George Childers of Olive Branch. She leaves two half-sisters, Mrs. Julia Breeze of Pinckneyville and Mrs. Eugenia Brawn of Thebes; also three half-brothers, Capt. Lightner of the Stacker Lee, William and James Lightner. She leaves fourteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren to mourn her departure. She has suffered affliction for many years and has been making her home with Mrs. Albert Brawn for several years and where she passed away. The remains will be buried at the Lindsay Cemetery at McClure Thursday, Sept. 29th. The bereaved have the sympathy of their many friends. (Thebes) (George Childers married Laura McRaven on 10 Jun 1875, in Alexander Co., Ill. John N. Irvin married Emily J. McRaven on 19 Mar 1868, in Alexander Co., Ill. The 1860 census of Alexander Co., Ill., records: W. McCravins, 34, born in Illinois, farmer; Louisa McCravins, 33, born in Missouri; Mary E. McCravins, 12, born in Illinois; Emily J. McCravins, 10, born in Illinois; Lonney W. McCravin, 1, born in Illinois. The 1870 census of Clear Creek Precinct, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following household: W. McCraven, 44, born in Illinois, farmer; L. McCraven, 44, born in Missouri, L. W. McCraven, 9, born in Missouri. The 1880 census of Elco Precinct, Alexander Co., Ill., reports the following household: Washing McRaven, 54, farmer, born in Illinois; Francis A. L. McRaven, wife, 53, born in Missouri; Alma Irvin, granddaughter, 10, born in Illinois; Louisa C. Irvin, granddaughter, 8, born in Illinois; Herbert M. Irvin, grandson, 4, born in Illinois. She is in the 1900 census of Clear Creek Precinct, Alexander Co., Ill., as Louisa McRaven, born in December 1826 in Missouri, widow, mother of 3 children, 1 living. Two markers beside each other in Lindsey Cemetery read: In memory of our Dear Mother & Grand Mother Louisa McRaven Age 83 Yrs. Washington McRaven Born Apr. 4, 1826 Died Apr. 3, 1893 Aged 67 Years Affections, tribute her praise Tis all that I can do Till death shall close my earthly days Our friendship to renew. His wife.—Darrel Dexter) FORGOTTEN FAVORITE OF THE FANS IS DEAD Ed McGrew, once an ideal of the baseball fans of Cairo, died yesterday at the home of Mrs. Henderson at Twenty-third Street and Commercial Avenue. He was a painter by trade, having taken up that vocation after the passing of his baseball days. He had been in a gradual decline for several years, a victim of the white plague, and during the past several months has been unable to work. The deceased was about 37 years of age and the only surviving relatives known to his Cairo friends is his mother residing at Los Angeles, Calif., who directed by wire that his remains be buried here. McGrew has always though known to receive letters regularly from his mother, none of his friends knew her address until after his death, when her last letter enclosing money and asking him to come to her revealed it. McGrew came to Cairo from Louisville, Ky., in 1895 and with “Kid" Boylan made a star battery for the independent baseball team backed by A. Steifel. The funeral will be held Friday forenoon from Falconer’s undertaking establishment. The remains will be interred at Beech Grove Cemetery. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 1 Oct 1909: MRS. HARRY DAVIS DEAD AT ST. LOUIS The sad news was received by friends in the city of the death of Mrs. H. S. Davis, wife of Capt. H. S. Davis, of 411 Twenty-seventh Street, this city, which occurred in St. Louis Wednesday evening, Sept. 28, she having gone to that place two weeks ago for treatment at a hospital. The deceased leaves her husband and her small boys, besides a mother and four sisters who live in St. Louis. Mrs. Davis has lived in Cairo for a number of years and her untimely death will be mourned by her many friends. RELIC OF THE NAVY THAT SHUNNED RIVERS A time-stained document was shown The Citizen man Thursday that gives evidence of the honorable service to his country of a former Cairoite. It was the honorable discharge of the late Charles Elbe received by him after three years’ service as a landsman (generally called a marine or soldier of the navy). Mr. Elbe enlisted in the service at the age of 21 in 1856 and was discharged from the frigate St. Lawrence in 1859. The great vessels of the old navy were shapely ships and worthy of their foemen, but no comparison to the great floating fortresses of today. It is hardly probable that such a thing as going a thousand miles up the Mississippi River was thought of in those days, fifty years ago. However, Mr. Elbe came to Cairo soon after leaving the navy and was a well-known citizen during the Civil War period and for some years after. He was a distinguished member of the volunteer fire department as captain of the Rough & Ready Company. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 2 Oct 1909: BIG FOUR ENGINEER KILLED THIS MORNING James Crawley Run Down by Switch Engine in Yards at Lyons James Crawley, engineer on the Big Four, was killed at Lyons early this morning when going to his engine to start out on his run. Crawley, who formerly ran into Cairo, now has the passenger run between Mt. Carmel and Lyons. While walking through the yards at Lyons at 12:15 a.m. he was struck by a switch engine and cut all to pieces. Crawley leaves a widow, a son and three daughters living at Mt. Carmel. (His marker in Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Carmel, Wabash Co., Ill., reads: James E. Crawley Sept. 20, 1846-Oct. 2, 1909 Mary Solon Crawley Feb. 3, 1860-Apr. 9, 1954.—Darrel Dexter) DIED THIS FORENOON AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS After an illness of pneumonia of only four days duration, J. T. Toler died this forenoon at his home, 3208 Poplar Street. The deceased was 67 years of age and is survived by his wife and eight children. The family resided in Cairo for several years. The remains will be shipped by Burke & Blaine on Sunday morning for interment at Eddyville, Ky. The children are five sons, Robert, Samuel, Harry, and J. T. Toler of Cairo and James Toler of Truman, Ark.; and three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Gaines and Mrs. Mary Ethridge of Cairo, and Mrs. Fannie Browning of Indianapolis, Ind. (John Lewis Toler enlisted as a private in Co. G, 48th Kentucky Union Infantry. John L. Toler married Winna Jane Gregory on 1 Feb 1870, in Lyon Co. Ky. He filed for an invalid pension in 1880 and she filed for a widow’s pension in 1909. Mary A. Tolar married Fred Champion Ethridge on 15 Apr 1900, in Lyon Co., Ky. Walter Martin Browning married Fannie Belle Tolar on 7 Sep 1902, in Lyon Co., Ky.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 5 Oct 1909: FATAL ACCIDENTS ON TWO RAILROADS Iron Mountain Fast Mail Ditched by Horse—Fast Trains Collide in Michigan Poplar Bluff, Mo., Oct. 5.—One killed and three persons severely injured was the result of a peculiar railroad accident near here this morning. The fast mail train on the Iron Mountain struck a horse, throwing the animal with such force against a switch stand that the switch opened and derailed the train. Fireman Brown was killed. Engineer Hart was severely scalded. J. Hughes and R. Gosling of Chicago, who were stealing a ride on a baggage car, were probably fatally injured. Lapeer, Mich., Oct. 5.—Two fast trains on the Detroit and Bay City division of the Michigan Central Railway collided head-on at Carpenters between Lapeer and Columbiaville today. The engineers of both trains were killed. One fireman and a brakeman were injured. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 6 Oct 1909: CAPTAIN CHARLES M. BATES DIED LAST EVENING Funeral Services This Evening at Undertaking Establishment of Burke & Blaine Capt. Charles M. Bates died about 5 o’clock last evening at the home of his son, Ross C. Bates, 430 Eleventh Street, after prolonged illness of diabetes. The deceased was 75 years of age and his son is the only member of his family to survive him. Capt. Bates was an expert lumberman and had been employed by several big firms during his residence in Cairo extending over a number of years. He was taken ill last April and for several months was a patient at St. Mary’s Infirmary. A few weeks since, he seemed to be improving and was taken to the home of his son of Eleventh Street. The remains were removed to the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine to be prepared for burial and the funeral service will be conducted there at 7 o’clock this evening by Rev. Babcock of the Church of the Redeemer. The remains will be shipped on an early train for interment at St. Louis. ENGINEER’S FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED Mt. Carmel Republican: The funeral of Engineer James E. Crawley was held from the Catholic church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Fr. Chuse. The church was taxed to its capacity to accommodate those who desired to pay their last respects to the deceased, who for a generation had been a popular employee of the road, and citizen of the town as well. The Knights of Columbus and B. of L. E. orders attended in a body and the turnout of both lodges was very large. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The remains were laid to rest at the side of his son in Rose Hill. MOTHER OF LATE W. S. GORE DEAD Mrs. Ollie Gore, mother of the late W. S. Gore and grandmother of Wallace Gore of Cairo, died at her home in Ashley, Ill., Sunday. The funeral was held Tuesday. (The 1860 census of Washington Co., Ill., gives the parents of W. S. Gore, 13, as James R. and Elizabeth Gore. The death record of Winfield Scott Gore states that he was born 18 May 1847, died 3 Oct 1908, of apoplexy, at 3312 Shenandoah, St. Louis, Mo., and was buried in Ashley, Ill. His marker in Ashley Cemetery in Washington Co., Ill., reads: Winfield S. Gore 1847-1908.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 7 Oct 1909: MRS. LOUIS H. MYERS DIED AT CREAL SPRINGS The End Came as a Great Shock to Cairo Friends of Estimable Woman Mrs. Louis H. Myers of 424 Tenth Street died at 5:30 o’clock Wednesday evening at Creal Springs, Ill., after a brief illness of acute heart disease. For several years Mrs. Myers had been afflicted with heart trouble and during the past summer had been seeking rest and benefit at the famous health resort of Southern Illinois. On Monday last she suffered a relapse and her husband was summoned by wire. The news of her death came as a shock to her many friends in Cairo, who did not know that her condition was serious. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church and took an active interest in charitable work of various organizations. Her husband and daughter, Mrs. H. G. Wilson of Kansas City, Mo., survive her. The remains will be brought home this evening via the Big Four. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 8 Oct 1909: FUNERAL NOTICE Myers—Departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1909, at 7 o’clock p.m. at Creal Springs, Ill., Mrs. L. H. Myers. Funeral services will be held from the residence, No. 424 Tenth Street, Cairo, Ill., at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, October 10th. Interment at Villa Ridge, Ill. Funeral train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 2:45 p.m. Friends of family are invited. FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE HELD SUNDAY Over the Remains of the Late Mrs. L. H. Myers—Death of Mrs. W. E. Gholson Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. L. H. Myers, who died at Creal Springs, Wednesday night will be held from the family residence, No. 424 Tenth Street, Sunday afternoon, and the body will be interred in Villa Ridge cemetery. The remains were brought down from Creal Springs, where she died Thursday evening. Today Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wilson arrived from Kansas City, Mo., to attend the funeral. Mrs. Myers was born at Fordyce, Mo., on Aug. 8, 1843, and was therefore 66 years old at her death. She was married to Mr. Myers on October 20, 1858, at Fort Smith, Ark., and they came to Cairo on July 4, 1863, and their residence here since has been continuous. One daughter, Mrs. H. G. Wilson of Kansas City, Mo.; her husband, Louis H. Myers; a brother, J. H. Wooldriege of Cairo; and a sister, Mrs. Alice Delaney of Mound City, are the only near relatives surviving. Mrs. Myers has been an active and consistent member of the Presbyterian Church for a great many years. For several years past she has been in failing health and on more than one occasion it seemed that life was nearing its end for her, but through it all she was a most patient sufferer. Her gentle life was not without its quiet influence upon all who came in contact with her. Death of Mrs. W. E. Gholson Mrs. William E. Gholson died at Fredonia, Ky., last night. She was the widow of the late William E. Gholson, for many years one of the leading merchants of Cairo. The remains will be brought to Cairo tonight, and funeral arrangements will be announced in the morning paper. Mrs. Gholson had been an invalid ever since the death of her husband three years ago last June, and was in a hospital at Fredonia. Two little girls are left, 10 and 14 years of age. The remains will be brought to Cairo on the Paducah train tonight and the funeral will occur sometime tomorrow, with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery. (Her marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds reads: D. W. Gholson Apr. 14, 1867 Oct. 8, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) The funeral of Mrs. Louise McRaven of Thebes, Ill., here Friday was attended by the largest number of persons ever seen here at a funeral. Died at Cape Girardeau, Mo., Wednesday, Oct. 6th, at 11:30 p.m., Mrs. May Shavnore, beloved wife of Levi Shavnore, aged 23 years, 4 months. Funeral services under the auspices of the M. B. A. Lodge No. 1818 at McClure, Ill., Friday, Oct. 8th, 2 p.m. Interment at McClure Cemetery. LIVED IN GRAVES COUNTY 76 YEARS Mayfield, Ky., Oct. 6.—Uncle Jack Willett, one of the best known men of the county, died Tuesday morning at 6 o’clock after a few days’ illness. He was 87 years old and leaves more relatives than any man in the country. His death occurred at the home of his son, John Willett, in West Mayfield. Mr. Willett was born in Washington County and has lived in Graves County 76 years. He had been married three times and is survived by a wife and six children. (John William Willett married Florida Ann Carrico about 1845 in Fancy Farm, Graves Co., Ky. J. W. Willett married Elizabeth Gale Burgess on 29 Oct 1878, in Graves Co., Ky. J. W. Willett married Mary Elvina Carrico on 8 Jan 1889, in Graves Co., Ky. His marker at Fancy Farm, Graves Co., Ky., reads: J. W. Willett Born Sept. 6, 1821 Died Oct. 5, 1909 Florida Willett His Wife Born 1823 Died Dec. 31, 1869.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 9 Oct 1909: REMAINS INTERRED AT BEECH GROVE The remains of the late Mrs. W. E. Gholson were taken to Mounds this forenoon on a special train and interred in the family burial grounds at Beech Grove Cemetery. A few relatives and friends of the deceased witnessed the interment. FUNERAL NOTICE Myers—Departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1909, at 7 o’clock p.m. at Creal Springs, Ill., Mrs. L. H. Myers. Funeral services will be held from the residence, No. 424 Tenth Street, Cairo, Ill., at 1:30 o’clock, Sunday afternoon, October 10th. Interment at Villa Ridge, Ill. Funeral train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 2:45 p.m. Friends of the family are invited. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 11 Oct 1909: WELL KNOWN EXPRESS SUPERINTENDENT DEAD G. W. Agee, superintendent of the Southern Express Co., at Memphis, died Saturday night and the funeral will occur tomorrow, there. Mr. Agee was well known in Cairo, as he has frequently come to this city on business for the company. He had long been in the express service. LAST FUNERAL RITES OVER MRS. L. H. MYERS The last funeral rites were held over the remains of the late Mrs. Louis H. Myers Sunday afternoon and a large number of friends followed the remains to the cemetery at Villa Ridge. Services were held at the family residence on Tenth Street conducted by Rev. A. S. Buchanan, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, of which Mrs. Myers was for so many years a most consistent member. The choir of the church sang the hymns and the pallbearers were selected from the old friends of the deceased and her husband. Loads of most beautiful flowers were evidence of the love that her friends held for her. The remains were taken to Villa Ridge cemetery on a special train of three coaches. WOMAN KILLED BY CARS IN I. C. YARD White Woman Picking up Coal Hit by Empty Cars Rolling Too Slowly to Run Over Body A white woman was killed by the cars in the Illinois Central yards near the coal dump at North Cairo Saturday afternoon, but was not run over by the wheels. Mrs. James Solomon was a large woman and picking up coal along the track when two empty coal cars were shoved in the hiding by a switch engine. The cars had nearly stopped when the woman was hit. She was knocked down and dragged along the track a few feet. The ribs on the right side were crushed in. The injured woman lived for about ten minutes but was unable to make a statement. An inquest was held that evening by Coroner McManus at the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine. The verdict was in accordance with the facts as stated, exonerating the train men and railroad company from blame. The railroad men stated in evidence that only a week since some of them had led the woman off the tracks and warned her to stay away from the cars. The deceased lived with her husband in the settlement known as the “Corral” near the water works. The remains were interred in a pauper’s grave at Beech Grove Cemetery Sunday forenoon. (This may be the same person as Martha Stages, who married James R. Solomon on 10 Feb 1890, in Alexander Co., Ill. The 1910 census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., shows James Solomon, 45, born in Kentucky, shoemaker, as a prisoner in the county jail.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 12 Oct 1909: WILL OF MRS. MYERS FILED TODAY The last will and testament of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Myers, wife of Louis H. Myers was filed for probate in the county court today. Henry Spiegel was called to Indianapolis, Ind., by a message announcing the death of his sister, Miss Kathyrn Spiegel. (Her marker in Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Ind., reads: Catherine L. Spiegel 1878-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 13 Oct 1909: R. PRATT FOUND DEAD IN CITY JAIL Death from Unknown Cause Says Coroner’s Jury at Inquest STRANGER DRUNK WHEN ARRESTED LAST NIGHT Nothing Found to Indicate Where He Belonged—Evidently a Mechanic Death invaded the city jail this morning marking as its victim a stranger, who gave the name of R. Pratt when locked up about 10:30 o’clock Tuesday night as a man drunk. Officers Hoffienz and Carmody found the man down between two buildings on Thirteenth Street. He was very drunk and had evidently fallen off the walk. The man was glad to be taken care of and thanked the officers for taking him to jail. When Jailor Lutz made his first round of the jail this morning, he found the man dead in the cell. Coroner McManus was notified and held an inquest during the forenoon. No bruises or marks were found on the body to indicate that he had been hurt by falling or being assaulted. Nothing was found in his clothing to indicate where his home might have been. The articles taken from him when locked up by Night Clerk Hoaglan were laid before the jury sealed in a strong envelope used for the purpose at the jail. There was $15.10, three watches and a pocketbook bearing the Elks head and No. 368. The clothing on the body was of fair quality and bore the label of the United Garment Workers Union. A new suit of underwear and a new hat was probably bought here. The man looked to be about fifty years of age, had prominent features, brown hair and mustache. He was nearly six feet in height and slender. His hands were those of a mechanic. A slip of paper found in his pocket bore the address “R. Gipson, Baring Cross, Ark., 812 Parker Ave.” A post office money order receipt was in his pocketbook, but the stamp upon it was too dim to be read. The No. 368 on the pocket is the numerous indications the Elks Lodge at Elwood, Ind., but as there was no Elks card in it, the man may not have been a member of the order. Coroner McManus ordered Burke & Blaine to take charge of the body. It was embalmed and will be held for a few days while an effort is made to locate friends or relatives of the deceased. The coroner’s jury was J. G. Blaine foreman; Charles Tell, J. B. Wall, Lee Ireland, G. P. Eichenberger, W. H. Tolle. A TRIBUTE Sacred to the memory of Mrs. L. H. Myers, who fell sweetly asleep in Jesus Oct. 6, 1909. Creal Springs, Ill., Oct. 12, 1909 Mrs. Myers, our friend of former years, came to our little city some weeks ago, trusting the waters and climate of our health resort would restore her waning strength which it did, for a time; her conversation all tendered to her hope of restoration to health, and her return home to Cairo, Oct. 1st, but when that day came, she was too feeble to be moved, and although her husband and Mrs. Ima Gulley (with whom she made her home) and two old friends of former years, Mrs. E. C. Ford and Miss Lou Linegar, ministered at her bedside, and did all that human power could do for her, yet they could not stay the pale messenger of death. Just as the sun sank to rest below the horizon of this earthly world, her spirit took its eternal flight to the mansions of the glorified saints, there to dwell until the resurrection morn. All day we watched the “Louis” spoken feebly, she fell sweetly asleep in Jesus without a struggle. They bore her back to her home in dear Cairo and for three days in the home circle, amidst the lovely flowers, surrounded by her companions, daughter, granddaughter, sister, brother and loved ones, she rested. Mrs. Myers was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, also a worker in the W.C. T. U. among the beautiful floral emblems, was a large white bow of ribbon, made of white rose buds and smilax. Services were held by her pastor, Rev. Buchanan of the Presbyterian Church, singing by the choir. The casket was bore by loving hands to the Villa Ridge cemetery, there to rest until the trumpet call shall bid the saints “arise.” The pale hands are folded, On thy bosom so chilly and dew wet And the smile of thy lips Is as solemn and faint As the beam of a Ner’land sunset. M. K. F. NEW INICTMENTS BY GRAND JURY Three Indictments for Murder Returned When the Jury Reported Today HENRY SALZNER WAS AMONG THE NUMBER The grand jury returned indictments at noon today as follows: Henry Salzner, murder Bessie Scott and Ada Palmer, murder Walter Hunt, assault with intent to murder J. C. McCarty and Charles McCarty and John Cale, burglary and larceny John Stem, larceny NOT TRUE BILLS Minnie Clifton alias Mit Norris and Ollie Watson, murder Cora Kiser, murder Edward Carpenter, robbery Joseph Cospey, assault to rape Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 14 Oct 1909: DEAD MAN IDENTIFIED; DICK PRATT OF THEBES The story of the death of R. Pratt in The Citizen last evening was the means of identifying the deceased as Dick Pratt of Thebes. Circuit Clerk Alfred Brown went to the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine last evening and recognized the dead man. Only last Saturday Mr. Brown had met and talked with the deceased at Thebes. A daughter of Mr. Pratt married a Petit and resides at Thebes. The undertakers notified Mrs. Petit last night of the death of her father. A brother of the deceased is expected to arrive here this evening. George Petit of Thebes, son-in-law of the deceased, arrived here this afternoon and took charge of the remains, taking them to Thebes on the evening train for interment. A son of Mr. Pratt works at Mounds and another at Matthews, Mo. They were notified of their father’s death. MURDER TRIAL OF HENRY SALZNER SET FOR NEXT THURSDAY Attorney Angus Leek May Assist State’s Attorney in the Prosecution SENATOR GREEN AND JAMES LINGLE DEFEND Plea to Quash the Indictment to Be Made Next Saturday The trial of Henry Salzner for the murder of his wife will come up in the Alexander County circuit court next Thursday. The date was agreed upon this afternoon when Judge Butler conferred with the attorneys in the case. Senator Reed Green and Attorney James Lingle have both been retained for the defense and State’s Attorney Wilson will conduct the prosecution. It is expected that this will be a hard fought case, for every effort will be made by the attorneys for the defense to clear their client. Today it was learned that there is a possibility that Attorney Angus Leek may assist the state’s attorney in the prosecution. Salzner’s attorney, Senator Green, has given notice that he will plead to quash the indictment next Saturday. The criminal docket will be begun Saturday morning. The case of Ada Palmer and Bessie Scott indicted for the murder of Fay Blake is set for Monday. The homicide occurred at 2911 Poplar Street, and the Palmer girl held Fay Blake while the Scott girl cut her to death with a razor. The late Samuel Owens, a well-known Cairo negro, held a policy upon his life in the colored Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Illinois. As he had no relatives living, it was made payable to his estate, contrary to the statute which requires that mutual insurance be made payable to someone related to or dependent upon the insured. When Owens died, the lodge refused to pay the claim. Dr. W. H. Fields, executor of Owens’ estate, brought suit, but the lodge pleaded the statute and so the court had to decide in their favor. But Judge Butler required the payment back to the estate of the amount Owens paid for his policy, and entered judgment against the lodge for $18 and costs for the suit. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 15 Oct 1909: FORMER CAIROITE FATALLY BURNED John W. Merryman, formerly of Cairo, met a tragic death on Sept. 22nd at Long Beach, Calif., as may be seen from the following clipping from a California paper: Long Beach, Sept. 23.—John W. Merryman, the fraternal insurance organizer, who was so terribly scalded and asphyxiated at the Columbia apartments last Saturday afternoon, died at 11:05 last night. His body is at the Walker morgue, awaiting the arrival of the daughter and son. Merryman never regained consciousness since he was overcome by the gas in the instantaneous heater. The condition of his lungs, coupled with the terrible burns on every part of his body except his face, was responsible for his death. (His obituary in the 22 Sep 1909, Long Beach Press, states he was survived by a daughter, Florence Ballard, of Huron, Mich.; and a son, V. H. Merryman, of Kansas City, Mo. His marker in Sunnyside Cemetery in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., Calif., reads: J. W. Merryman Died 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Mary Irvin, wife of M. B. Irvin, passed away Monday morning after a lingering illness of three months. The deceased was born in Alabama and was at the time of death 57 years, 6 months and 14 days of age. She had been married thirty-two years last April. She leaves a husband and two children, besides many other relatives to mourn her loss. The bereaved have the sympathy of all in their loss. (Thebes) (Milton B. Irvin married Mary A. Hunter on 3 Apr 1877, in Alexander Co., Ill. The 1900 census of Clear Creek Precinct, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: Milton B. Irvin, born in February 1850 in Illinois, farmer; Mary E. Irvin, wife, born in March 1852 in Alabama, married 23 years, mother of four children, two living; Minnie Irvin, daughter, born in October 1880 in Illinois. Her marker in Thebes Cemetery reads: Mary A. Irvin Mar. 25, 1852 Oct. 11, 1909 Milton B. Irvin Feb. 4, 1850 Oct. 15, 1920.—Darrel Dexter) The infant of Mr. and Mrs. John Hazel was buried at Thebes Sunday. (The 1910 census of Thebes, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: John Hazel, 23, born in Illinois, farmer; Florence Hazel, wife, 26, born in Illinois, married one year, mother of one child, none living; Sarah A. Brown, mother-in-law, 64, born in Illinois, married 38 years, mother of 4 children, all living.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 16 Oct 1909: BABY BOY DIED OF DIPHTHERIA Prewitt, the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Hale of 739 Thirty-sixth Street, died at 2:30 this morning of diphtheria. The little fellow had only been sick since Monday. Antitoxin was administered to him, as it was to the two other children, but all efforts failed to save his life. The funeral will occur Sunday and the remains will be taken to Wickliffe for burial. Mr. Hale is a conductor on the city street railway lines. FORMER CAIROITE HAS PASSED AWAY Mrs. Arthur Mackey Died in Chicago at Age of 92 Years Another old Cairoite passed away last week when death came to Mrs. Arthur Mackey of Chicago. She died on Oct. 7th at her home, No. 591 Millard Avenue, Chicago, at the age of over 92 years. Mrs. Mackey was born in Norwich, England, on Aug. 15, 1817. For many years her husband was in the milling business in Cairo, his mill being located on the levee north of Eighteenth Street. The family lived in the fine residence on West Fifteenth Street, built by the Vincents and which later came into the possession of Col. James S. Rearden and which afterward was burned. The family removed to Chicago, probably in the very early eighties and have lived there since. Mrs. Mackey is survived by two sons, John and Herbert Mackey; and two daughters, Misses Kate and Libbie. The funeral was held from the family residence last Sunday. Mrs. Mackey had been in failing health for a long time and her death was not unexpected. (The 1880 census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: Arthur Mackie, 65, commercial merchant, born in England; Susan Mackie, 62, born in England; Mary Mackie, daughter, 27, born in England; Herbert Mackie, 22, clerk, born in England. Arthur and Susan Mackie are listed in the 1882 city directory of Chicago at 498 Hurlburt.—Darrel Dexter) FORMER CAIROITE DIED AT ANNA Joseph Schmidtt died at Anna Friday morning, according to advices received by the Cairo Tribe of Ben Hur, of which he was a charter member. The funeral will be held at Anna and the remains interred in Anna Cemetery this afternoon. The Anna Lodge will conduct the funeral and an escort from the Cairo lodge will attend. Mr. Schmitt was formerly engaged in Cairo, being for a time associated with H. H. Hancock in a store near the court house. For some time he worked for Ehs & Greaney. Leaving Cairo about a year ago he went to Anna to engage in business for himself. KANE SENTENCED TO PENITENTIARY Murderer of “Yellow Kid” Mahrle Gets 12 Years Sentence St. Louis, Oct. 26.—Thomas Kane, charged with killing “Yellow Kid” Mohrle in the court house here, was today convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to 12 years in the penitentiary. Mohrle was on trial for murder when shot. The trouble was the outcome of a political feud between two gangs, which are said to be responsible for a dozen murders. Word was received here (Mound City) of the death of Thomas Smith of St. Louis, who died Friday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Johnnie Warren of that city. The deceased is a father of Mrs. Will Mertz of this city, who has been at his bedside for the past few weeks. Remains will be brought to Beech Grove Cemetery for burial. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 18 Oct 1909: NEGRO SHOT IN A STREET DUEL Pistol Battle Between Prisoner and Two Officers at Noon Julius Hadnott, a negro cobbler, was wounded twice in a pistol fight with Deputy Sheriff Edward Abernathie and Constable Charles Hudson at noon today at Fourteenth Street and Washington Avenue. More than a dozen shots were fired causing pedestrians to make a lively scramble for bullet proof shelter in that neighborhood. This morning Constables Charles Hudson and Whit Larry, both colored, went to Hadnott’s shoe shop at 1305 Washington Avenue to serve upon him a writ of attachment which had been issued on a judgment for a few dollars. Hadnott admits that he refused to let the constables take a sewing machine and his tools. Constable Hudson claims Hadnott stood he and Larry off with a pistol and ordered them out of the shop. The constables then secured a warrant from Squire J. B. Collins charging Hadnott with resisting an officer. This warrant Hudson placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Abernathie and they went to Hadnott’s shop at noon. He was not there, but the officers found him across the street. They started up the avenue and reached Fourteenth Street where the shooting secured Hadnott walking between the officers. According to the story of persons who claimed to have seen the duel and the statement of the officers Hadnott stepped behind Deputy Abernathie or pushed him aside as he drew a large revolver from inside his shirt and shot point blank at the officer who dodged behind a telephone pole and returned the fire while Constable Hudson jumped into a door of Zerfass saloon and also opened fire on the prisoner. Hadnott claims that he was going along peaceably with Deputy Abernathie when Hudson opened fire upon him. Hadnott was wounded twice, one bullet puncturing his right hand, the other his right ankle. Both are painful but not dangerous wounds. Hadnott was taken to police headquarters where his wounds were treated by Dr. Dickerson after which the prisoner was removed to the county jail. Neither of the officers or the innocent spectators were struck by the flying bullets. FIRST FUNERAL VIA INTERURBAN SUNDAY L. D. Hibbs Laid to Rest in Beech Grove Cemetery—Mill Hand Victim of White Plague The remains of L. D. Hibbs were laid to rest in Beech Grove Cemetery Sunday afternoon, the funeral party having been the first to go out from Cairo via the McKinley interurban line. A special car was chartered for the purpose. Mrs. Feith was the undertaker in charge. Mr. Hibbs died at his home, 3614 Sycamore Street, Saturday afternoon after a prolonged illness of tuberculosis. He was a mill hand and leaves a wife and nine children. The funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Throgmorton of the M. E. Church South Sunday afternoon. (The birth record of Daniel L. Hibbs states he was born 7 Sep 1854, in Hopkins Co., Ky., the son of James R. Hibbs and Mary J. Todd. D. L. Hibbs married Josephine Rust on 10 Mar 1880, in Hopkins Co., Ky. His marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds reads: Daniel L. Hibbs 1854-1909 Josephine J. Hibbs his wife 1862- Ruby E. Hibbs son 1889-1910.—Darrel Dexter) FORMER MOUND CITY MAN DIED IN ST. LOUIS The remains of Thomas F. Smith were interred today at Beech Grove Cemetery. Mr. Smith died in St. Louis on Friday. More than twenty years ago Tom Smith was a well-known citizen of Mound City and took a lively interest in the affairs of the town. He was a school teacher, a dancing __ster, __etary and an accountant. He was not a successful politician. SALZNER CASE IS CONTINUED Trial of Alleged Wife Murderer Goes Over Until the Next Term COURT SUSTAINS THE INDICTMENT Overruling the Motion to Quash the Five Counts—Defendant Pleaded Not Guilty Henry Salzner, under indictment for the murder of his wife, Mary Salzner, will not be tried at the present term of circuit court. His case has been continued until the February term and he will remain in the county jail until that time. This morning the defendant was arraigned on the charge of murder as charged in the five counts of the indictment. He pleaded not guilty. His attorney, Senator Reed Green, then made a motion to quash the indictment, but the court overruled it, sustaining all five counts. Then the defendant asked for a continuance and the prosecution agreed to it and the case will go over. It was set for Thursday of this week, which would have probably carried it over Taft Day.
Bessie Scott and Ada Palmer were
also arraigned for murder and pleaded not guilty.
The indictment against them was also attacked and the
court sustained the motion as to the first count and
overruled the motion as to the other two counts. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 19 Oct 1909: HOODOOED LOVER SHOT NEGRESS As the result of a lovers’ quarrel at 530 Seventeenth Street last evening, Will Moore alias Calhoun shot and probably fatally wounded Lena Taylor alias Allen, a negress, who had declared she would love never more. In addition to jilting her man, she had him hoodooed, according to stories told by her associates, by wearing a string around her left lower limb to queer him with all other women. Moore demanded that she take him back and also chock the hoodoo. She refused, he placed a pistol against her breast and sent a leaden messenger of death through her body just above the heart. The woman was yet alive this afternoon with but slight chances for recovery. The negro made his escape before an alarm was given. Mrs. Mary Poole, aged 28 years, died Sunday noon at the home of Mrs. Beetle, where she has been confined to her bed for many months. The deceased leaves a husband and many friends to mourn her loss. The remains were taken to Ullin for burial Monday, the services being conducted by the Rev. Bradley of the Methodist Church, of which she has been a member for years. (Her marker in Ullin Cemetery reads: Mary E. Pool daughter of J. & G. Beedle Mar. 7, 1887 Oct. 17, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 20 Oct 1909: Henry Spiegel will return tomorrow from a visit with relatives in Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Link have returned from Mill Creek where they attended the funeral of the latter’s brother, the late W. H. Coleman.
Cora Kizer, the Fifth Street negress who was released by the grand jury of the charge of having murdered her man, was out celebrating her freedom last night and doing a bully stunt in Wildcat Chute. She posed as a bold, bad she niggah until Sergt. Cowell took her in. A night in the city jail tamed the dusky Amazon and she readily pleaded guilty to a charge of vagrancy in police court this forenoon. $50 and costs with hours to leave town was sentence imposed upon her. FATHER OF ALDERMAN CANNON DIED TODAY A message from Alderman Frank Cannon bears the news of the death of venerable father, which occurred at Geneva, Ill., at 3 o’clock this morning. The deceased, Daniel Cannon, was 77 years of age and is survived by his wife, eight sons and seven daughters. The funeral will occur Thursday and the remains taken to Milwaukee, Wis., for interment. Alderman Cannon was summoned to Geneva last Saturday owing to the serious illness of his father. (Beginning in March 1901, Daniel Cannon received a monthly pension allowance of $17.19 from the U.S., Chicago, and Northwestern Railroad as a freight handler. His marker in Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wis., reads: Daniel Cannon 1835-Oct. 20, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) NEGRO GIRLS ON TRIAL FOR MURDER Case of Ada Palmer and Bessie Scott Hard Fought—State’s Attorney Grills Court Bailiff The circuit court was occupied throughout the day with the trial of Ada Palmer and Bessie Scott, two negro girls, charged with murder of Fay Blake, a young colored woman at 2911 Poplar Street last July. The last member of the jury was secured soon after court convened this morning. Many witnesses were examined during the day and it is probable that the case will not go to the jury before tomorrow. The evidence brought out the fact that jealousy was the primary cause of the crime. State’s Attorney Wilson took occasion this afternoon to give a severe grilling to Deputy Sheriff Green Lipe, a colored bailiff of the court, when he had been called by the defense as an impeaching witness against one of the state’s witnesses. The questioning of the attorneys brought out the fact that Lipe had been quite actively interested in the case, and had been aware of efforts to compromise it. It was alleged that the mother of one of the defendants had offered to pay one of the principal witnesses for the prosecution the sum of fifty dollars, if they would drop the prosecution. The bailiff admitted having talked considerably about the case with various persons, but declared that he had not attempted to exert undue influence in behalf of the defendants. He also denied that the State’s Attorney had reprimanded him since the term court was in session, for expressing his opinion regarding the case too freely. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 21 Oct 1909: Mrs. Mary Pool died Sunday Oct. 17th at Mounds, aged 22 years, 7 months and 10 days. She had been ill for a long time with consumption. Her funeral was held Monday at Ullin at the M. E. church of which was a consistent member, Rev. Busch conducting the service, after which she was laid at rest in the Ullin Cemetery. The bereaved relatives have our sympathy in this their sad bereavement. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 22 Oct 1909: BABY BOY DIED AFTER LONG ILLNESS William Shelby, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mitchell of 330 Thirty-third Street, died last night after a long illness. The deceased was five months of age. The funeral will be held from the family residence Saturday morning and the remains taken by carriage to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 23 Oct 1909: OVERRULED MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL In the circuit court this morning Judge Butler overruled the motion made by Attorney M. J. O’Shea in the case of Ada Palmer and Bessie Scott, the two negro girls convicted of manslaughter. (The 1910 census of Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet, Will Co., Ill., includes the following two prisoners: Bessie Scott, black, 14, born in Illinois, laundry worker; Ada Palmer, black, 14, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio and mother in Oklahoma, laundry worker.—Darrel Dexter) PROMINENT RESIDENT OF AMERICA DEAD Houston Beaver died this morning at 1:30 o’clock at his home one mile north of America, of typhoid fever, after an illness of four weeks. Her leaves a wife and four children, three girls and a boy, Alice, Grace, Maude and Everett, respectively, all of whom live at the home of their parents. Mr. Beaver lived there thirty years. The funeral will be held at the home at 1 o’clock Sunday, with interment at Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds. He was a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Beaver was one of the best citizens of the county and his death is a distinct loss to Pulaski County. (Heston Beaver married Isaphene Flaugh on 5 Feb 1885, in Pulaski Co., Ill. His marker in Thistlewood Cemetery in Mounds, Ill., reads: Heuston Bever Father 1856-1909 His soul lives on forever.—Darrel Dexter) WIFE OF W. S. THOMAS DIED AT SAN ANTONIO Cairo’s people will hear with regret of the death of Mrs. W. S. Thomas recently at San Antonio, Texas, where she went for her health. Mr. Thomas was formerly chief clerk for the Big Four at Cairo and later was soliciting agent for the Cotton Belt, going to St. Louis from here to work for the company there. The body was taken to Mattoon, Ill., for burial. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 25 Oct 1909: Miss Mayme Powers was called to New York City Sunday by a message announcing the serious illness of her sister. Mrs. J. D. Ladd received word today of the death of a cousin, Mr. Kye Leigh, which occurred Sunday in Jackson, Tenn., where he was studying for the ministry. Mrs. Ladd will leave Tuesday for Paducah, Ky., where the funeral will be held. (His death record was not made until 16 Jul 1910, and states that H. C. Leigh, student, was born about 1889 in Paducah, Ky., died about 20 Nov 1909, of “don’t know ‘congestion’” in Jackson, Madison Co., Tenn. His marker in Oak Grove Cemetery in Paducah, Ky., reads: Hezekiah Courts Leigh April 27, 1883 October 24, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Alderman Frank Cannon has returned from Geneva, Ill., whither he was called upon the sad mission of a last visit with his father, Daniel Cannon, who died last Thursday. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 26 Oct 1909: MRS. ALEXANDER HALLIDAY DEAD
Mrs. Fannie Halliday, wife of Alexander
Halliday, of 320 Thirty-third Street, died this morning
at 5 o’clock of consumption.
The deceased was 24 years of age and had been ill for
the last seven months, but only recently was she taken
severely ill.
She had been married about two years and leaves a seventeen
month-old infant.
Mr. Halliday
is employed by the Big Four at Mt. Carmel and was notified
of the death and is expected home tonight.
Mrs. Halliday was formerly Miss
Womack and is survived by four brothers and three
sisters, Miss Zora
Womack and Richard, who resided with her and Mrs. A. C.
Gunshe of 309
Fourth Street are the relatives in Cairo.
A brother at Marion, Carbondale and a brother and
sister in Arkansas are expected to arrive this evening.
The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church.
No arrangements for the funeral have yet been made
but the remains will probably be taken to her former home in
Johnson County, Illinois.
Burke &
Blaine have the
charge of the remains. FUNERAL NOTICE Mrs. Fanny Halliday, wife of Alexander Halliday, died at her home, 320 Thirty-third Street at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1909. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 1 o’clock p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, conducted by Rev. J. O. Dee, pastor of the First M. E. Church. Cortege will be by carriage from residence to Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends of deceased and family are invited. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 28 Oct 1909: STRANGER DIED IN PATROL WAGON John Clifford, a white man and a stranger in Cairo, died this forenoon in the city patrol wagon just as it reached the hospital. The man had been sick for several days and making his headquarters at 2600 Commercial Avenue. The only information he had given concerning himself was that his name was John Clifford. He came here from Cincinnati about two months since. He was a carriage painter by trade. He said nothing of his relatives if he had any. The body was removed to Burke & Blaine undertaking establishment where an inquest was held. The verdict was death from natural causes. The body was buried this afternoon at expense of the county. ELKS NOTICE All Elks are requested to meet at Union Station at 7:30 this evening to meet the remains of our late brother, Capt. John Hodges. H. F. Gilhofer, Esteemed Leading Knight Herbert Steinel, Secy. COL. FOSTER FRENCH DIED THIS MORNING Typical Southern Gentleman Who Smiled at Adversity—Lived in Cairo Several Years “Col.” Foster French died at St. Mary’s Infirmary about 10 o’clock this morning after a brief illness. He had been afflicted with inflammatory rheumatism for several years, but was able to work until a few weeks since when complications developed which hastened the end. Mr. French was about 65 years of age and the type of a man one does not see very day. He was a typical Southern gentleman of the old school possessing a manner and distinguished appearance which won for him the title of “Colonel.” He was a man who could smile in face of adversity and it fell to his lot to do that very thing several times during his career. He was formerly engaged in business in West Kentucky and Tennessee towns; also was for some years a traveling salesman in the South. Col. French came to Cairo several years ago with W. R. Webster and has been manager of one of Webster’s liquor houses. Mr. French removed his excellent family from Union City, Tenn., to Cairo about three years ago. His wife, a son and daughter, reside here. One son and two married daughters reside at Union City. In the death of Capt. John Hodges Alexander County has lost one of its most prominent citizens and a conspicuous figure in the public affairs of the county. Capt. Hodges was for more than a quarter of a century connected with county affairs in a public way, principally with the sheriff’s office. He served many terms as deputy sheriff and later term after term as sheriff. He was an exceptional man in a great many ways and he leaves a large circle of friends who sincerely mourn his death. CORONER HELD TWO INQUESTS TODAY The inquest over the remains of Frank Tracy was begun late this afternoon at the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine. With the ante mortem statement of Tracy and only the evidence of Mr. and Mrs. Barbee and perhaps that of the officers in the case, the inquest will soon be concluded. There was another inquest held today, that over the body of John Clifford, who died in the patrol wagon while being taken to the hospital this morning. Died, Oct. 19, 1909, Iva Sams of consumption. She has been suffering for about two years, but the Lord saw fit to call her away and stopped her suffering. She united with the Baptist Church at the age of 17 and departed this life at the age of 39. She leaves an aged mother and a host of friends to mourn her loss. (Mill Creek) (William E. Sams married Amanda Chester on 3 Dec 1865, in Union Co., Ill. He served in Co. D, 109th and Co. I, 11th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War and applied for an invalid pension in 1880. Amanda Sams applied for a widow’s pension in 1890. The 1880 census of Jonesboro Precinct, Union Co., Ill., records the following family: Emery Sams, 36, born in Illinois, cooper; Rachael Sams, 40, born in Tennessee, wife; John A. Sams, 11, born in Illinois, son; Iva Nora Sams, 10, born in Illinois, daughter; Gracia Sams, 7, born in Illinois, daughter; William E. Sams, 2, born in Illinois, son. The 1900 census of Mill Creek, Union Co., Ill., records: Amanda Sams, born in October 1835 in Tennessee, farmer, widow, mother of 5 children, 2 living; Iva N. Sams, daughter, born in March 1870 in Illinois; Gracie E., Sams, daughter, born in April 1873 in Illinois. Her marker in St. John’s Cemetery near Mill Creek reads: Iva N. Sams 1870-1909.—Darrel Dexter) FRANK TRACY SHOT BY JOSEPH BARBEE Sensational Shooting Affray Occurred at Latter’s Home Early This Morning FIRED AS INTRUDER DOVE OUT WINDOW Bores Hole Lengthwise in Man’s Body—Barbee Refuses to Make a Statement Frank Tracy died at 11 o’clock this forenoon. In a statement to Dr. James McManus before his death he exonerated Barbee, saying that he himself was to blame and that he did not want Barbee prosecuted. According to the gist of numerous stories afloat, Joseph Barbee was in a rear room of his home at 213 Seventh Street preparing to go goose hunting about 4 o’clock this morning, when he heard a noise in the front of the house. Picking up his rifle, which he intended to use on the hunting trip, he stealthily went to the front room and saw a man jumping through a window. Barbee fired and Frank Tracy was found on the walk mortally wounded. But a few minutes before the shooting, Tracy had been in the Grand Opera café just around the corner on Commercial Avenue, hence must have been entering the house when he aroused the departing hunter. One version of the affair attributed to be a statement of Mrs. Barbee, is that Tracy came to the door and asked for a room, giving his name as Murphy of Murphysboro and that he pushed his way in. Mr. Barbee was quoted as having said he thought the man was a burglar. Tracy was removed to St. Mary’s Infirmary and Barbee had just concluded a conference with Attorney Leek, whom he had retained, when seen by the Citizen representative. He refused to make a statement for publication. He admitted that he shot Tracy and said his attorney advised him to not talk about the matter. He expressed a desire to keep the case out of the newspapers, but was told it would be impossible, as the shooting was the talk of the town today. Mr. Barbee appeared not in the least disturbed by his experience and spoke in a firm low tone. He formerly worked at Langan’s mill, but for some time past has been employed as a switchman in the Mobile & Ohio railroad yards, working at night. Frank Tracy has been employed as a bartender at several saloons in Cairo during several years past. At one time he was in partnership with Frank Sebille when they opened the place now conducted by Mr. Sebille on Eighth street. For several months he has held no regular position. The rifle used by Mr. Barbee was one of the widely advertised Swedish government weapons sold by the mail order houses. It is a powerful magazine weapon of 41 calibers, suing a rim-fire cartridge and long lead bullet. The bullet that got Tracy struck him in the leg passed through it and penetrated far into his body. It is said that weapons of the type using lead balls were discarded on account of an agreement of the powers at The Hague conference, when a steel capped bullet of smaller caliber was specified as the most human missile for use in war. CAPT. JOHN HODGES PASSED AWAY Died at Dawson Springs, Ky., Wednesday Evening at the Age of 73 Years HAD BEEN IN FAILING HEALTH FOR MONTHS Deceased Had Unparalleled Record as Public Official, Serving for More than a Quarter of Century Capt. John Hodges died suddenly about 5 p.m. Wednesday at his home in Dawson Springs, Ky. He had been in poor health for about a year past being afflicted with dropsy, but recently seemed to be improving somewhat. Capt. Hodges considered Cairo his permanent place of residence, although he held property elsewhere and maintained comfortable quarters at Creal Springs, Ill., and at Dawson Springs, Ky. He spent last winter in Cairo, was located at Creal Springs for the summer, leaving there for Dawson Springs, about two months since. The remains will be brought to Cairo this evening, arriving at 7:45 and will probably be taken to Unity on an early morning train. John Hodges was born in Unity, this county, August 19, 1836, and was therefore in his 74th year. His father, John Hodges, was a native of Tennessee and came to Southern Illinois as a very young man, first locating in Union County, where he married Miss Margaret Hunsaker in 1833, soon afterward removing to Unity, where the family of twelve children were born. He was by trade a hatter, but engaged mostly in mercantile pursuits, indeed, with the exception of the few closing years, his entire life was spent in merchandising. He was a man of strong physical development and while of limited education, was possessed of a strong will power and brilliant intellect, somewhat slow to decide, but whose judgment when formed was seldom at fault. He was a Jackson Democrat, and represented Alexander County in the general assembly for two years, about 1848-49. Shortly after the close of his legislative office he purchased a farm a few miles from Unity, upon which he lived until his death, which occurred in the fall of 1862. So much for the elder, John Hodges. Capt. Jack Hodges, as the son was familiarly known by his friends, was the eldest of the twelve children. He received a common school education and obtained a practical knowledge of business with his father. He was married in Mississippi County, Missouri, on July 25, 1858, to Miss Isophine I. Wicker, daughter of Charles and Margaret Wicker. Capt. Hodges was elected county treasurer and assessor in 1858, but resigned to become a candidate for sheriff in 1860, and was elected to that office which he filled two years. From 1862 to 1864 he was deputy sheriff under O. Greenly and until 1866, in the same office under Charles D. Arter. In 1876 he was again appointed deputy sheriff under Peter Saup, serving until elected to the sheriff’s office in 1878. At that time the constitution did not prevent the sheriff from succeeding himself and he was re-elected in 1880, the term then being but two years, and again in 1882. When the term was made four years, serving until 1886, when he was out for four years during which William M. Murphy was sheriff. In 1890 he was again elected and again in 1898, retiring form his last public service in 1902. Capt. Hodges’ first wife died Nov. 1, 1902, leaving a daughter and two sons, Charles E. and Fred B. Hodges of Unity. In 1903 Capt. Hodges married Miss Capitola Nelson of Caseyville, Ky., who with one son survives him. Two brothers and four sisters of Capt. Hodges are living and all reside in Alexander County. They are George E. Hodges of Unity, E. J. Hodges of Tamms, Mrs. Mary A. Wilson of Cairo, Mrs. Julia Irby, Mrs. G. O. Vincent and Mrs. James Fitzgerald of Unity. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 29 Oct 1909: BARBEE HELD WITHOUT BAIL Coroner’s Jury Found Shooting of Frank Tracy Not Justifiable STATEMENTS OF MAN AND WIFE CONFLICT Barbee Claims Unwritten Law, Wife Denies Acquaintance of Tracy—Remains to Be Interred Here “We, the jury, find that Frank Tracy came to his death by a bullet wound in the left thigh and left chest caused by a bullet fired from a gun in the hands of Russell Barbee. “We also find that the said Russell Barbee was not justified in the act and therefore recommend that the said Russell Barbee be held until discharged by due process of law. The shooting took place at 213 Seventh Street about 5 a.m., October 28, 1909. Louis Zanone, Foreman Robert Hewitt P. F. McNamara Charles Desimoni Frank Skewes Henry A. Jones The above is a copy of the verdict returned by the coroner’s jury about 6 o’clock last evening after a full inquisition into the facts regarding the shooting of Frank Tracy of Russell (Joe) Barbee early Thursday morning in the home of the latter at 213 Seventh Street. The inquest opened at 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon when the jury viewed the body of Tracy in the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine. The evidence was heard in the city council chamber. According to Barbee’s statement, he takes the position of pleading the unwritten law in defense of his home. He told the jury that he had full confidence in his wife, that he found her in a compromising position with Tracy; that Tracy jumped through a closed window when he saw the fun; that he shot Tracy because he found him with his wife. The statement of Mrs. Barbee was contradictory to that of her husband on some points and a denial of statements made to Officer Hagey when he arrested Mr. Barbee soon after the shooting. She stated that on Tuesday she had rented a room to some friends and that when Tracy knocked at the door she thought one of these men had returned. She denied having ever seen Tracy before or having been acquainted with him. She said he gave his name as Murphy asked for a room and stepped inside closing the door after him. She said her husband had been drinking and did not work Wednesday night as he intended to go goose hunting. She said no words were passed between Barbee and Tracy, but that her husband shot him as he was jumping through the window. She was positive as to the time being 4:30 a.m. and that Tracy had been in the house only seven minutes. Her husband had stated that the time was between 4:30 and 4:45. Officer Frank Hagey told of responding to a call at 5:10 a.m. and finding Tracy lying in the yard, asking for a doctor. Two or three other persons were there before him. Barbee told him, “I shot the ____.” He told of Mrs. Barbee saying she admitted Tracy to the house; that her husband came into the room and went back after his gun before shooting Tracy; also that she charged her husband with having been drunk for a week. The officer arrested Barbee and turned him over to Officers Johnson and Lewis, while he attended to getting the wounded man to the hospital. Special Officer Mackinroth, who was at the house when Officer Hagey came, told the jury of hearing the shot, a woman scream and going out Seventh Street where he found Tracy, who said, “It was my fault; I was entirely to blame.” The officer also heard Barbee say he shot Tracy because he found him with his wife. The ante mortem statement of Tracy was not placed before the jury. Barbees Have Children The Barbee family came to Cairo from Mount Sterling, Ky., about four years ago and during two years Mr. Barbee worked at Langan’s Mill, after which he took a job as switchman in the Mobile & Ohio yards at night. They have three children who are now in care of the father’s mother, who resides uptown. Relatives Order Remains Buried Frank Tracy came of a good family and has two brothers and a sister living. One of the brothers is a priest in charge of a church at St. Charles, Mo., the other is an actor. The sister is married and resides in Chicago. Coroner McManus communicated with them as to the disposition of the body and they decided that it should be buried here.
(The 1900 census of Ward 2, Mount Sterling,
Montgomery Co., Ky., records the following household:
Sudie Barbee,
born in November 1850 in Kentucky, dressmaker, widow, mother
of 3 children, all living; Russell
Barbee, son, born
in December 1877 in Kentucky, railroad engineer; Julia
Barbee, daughter, born in May 1880 in Kentucky, teacher in school;
Roger Barbee,
son, born in January 1888 in Kentucky.
The 1910 census of
York Street, Ward 4, Lexington, Ky., records the following
family: Russell
Barbee, 30, born
in Kentucky, married 10 years, street car motorman; Livie
Barbee, wife, 25,
mother of 3 children, all living; William
Barbee, son, 8,
born in Kentucky; Mittie
Barbee, daughter,
6, born in Kentucky; Mary
Barbee, daughter,
3, born in Kentucky. His
death certificate states that Joseph R.
Barbee, divorced,
was born 15 Dec 1876 in Clark Co., Ky., the son of James
W. Barbee and
Mary Sue Hoffman,
died 22 May 1951, at the V.A. Hospital in Lexington,
Ky.—Darrel Dexter) REMAINS OF COL. FRENCH WILL REST IN TENNESSEE The remains of the late Col. Foster French were removed this afternoon from the undertaking parlors of Burke & Blaine to the family residence at 225 Twelfth Street. The remains will be taken to Paris, Tenn., for interment, leaving on the Paducah train in the morning. SPECIAL TRAIN FOR HODGES FUNERAL A special train over the Mobile & Ohio Railroad has been secured to take the friends of the late Capt. John Hodges to Unity tomorrow to attend his funeral. The train will leave Central Union Station at 1 o’clock and the funeral will be held at Unity at 1:30 o’clock. NOTICE ELKS! A special train will leave Central Union Station tomorrow (Saturday) at 1 p.m. sharp, for Hodges Park, via Mobile & Ohio Railroad, to attend funeral of our late brother, Capt. John Hodges. Friends of the family are invited to attend. (Signed) Henry Gilhofer, Esteemed Leading Knight Herbert Steinel, Secretary FRANK STEAGALA DIED LAST NIGHT Well-Known Cairo Man Relieved After Long Suffering—Brother of “Uncle Joe” Frank Steagala died at his home, 631 Thirty-fifth Street, at 8 o’clock last evening. He had for many months been facing the inevitable calmly knowing that he had not long to live. His ailment was cancer of the stomach and the disease had gone too far for an operation to save him. The deceased was a brother of the late “Uncle Joe” Steagala and for many years was employed in the saloon conducted by him. At various periods during his career Frank Steagala had owned and managed saloons in Cairo and elsewhere. For some years he was interested in vaudeville shows in the west. The deceased was about 60 years of age and is survived by his wife and one child, also a brother, William A. Steagala of Cairo, and two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Fleck and Mrs. Rose Fitzler of St. Louis. He was a member of the Order of Eagles and the Bartenders’ Union. The funeral will be held from the family residence Saturday afternoon. The cortege will go via interurban to Beech Grove Cemetery, where in accord with the wish of the deceased his remains will be interred on a hilltop. The Bartenders’ Union will have charge of the funeral. (Frank Steagala married Celia Murphy on 1 Jun 1897, in Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Ind. The 1900 census of 18th Street, Ward 5, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: Frank Steagala, born in October 1850 in Missouri, parents born in Germany; Celia Steagala, wife, born in May 1858, married 14 years, mother of one child; Harry Steagala, son, born in April 1898 in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter) MRS. FRANK LEMAY DIED LAST NIGHT Mrs. Frank LeMay died at her home at Thirty-fourth and Ohio Levee at 9 o’clock last evening. She had been in poor health for several months, but was stricken with her last illness about three weeks since. The deceased was 51 years of age and had resided in Cairo 31 years. Her husband, one son, and two daughters survive her. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon and the remains interred at Villa Ridge. CAPT. JOHN HODGES FUNERAL SATURDAY Remains Taken to Unity Early This Morning—Elks and Cairo Friends May Attend The remains of the late Capt. John Hodges arrived here from Dawson Springs, Ky., last evening and were taken to the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine where many friends of the deceased viewed them. The remains were taken to Unity on an early train this morning. The funeral will be held at Unity Saturday afternoon after the arrival of M. & O. train for accommodation of Cairo friends wishing to attend. Rev. Frank Thompson of the First Christian Church will conduct the funeral services. The church choir will accompany him. A delegation of the Elks will attend the funeral and may arrange for a special train. If the train cannot be secured the party will go to Unity in automobiles. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 30 Oct 1909: CAIROITES ATTEND CAPT. HODGES’ FUNERAL A special train departed for Unity via the Mobile & Ohio Railroad at 1 o’clock this afternoon bearing a party of about fifty persons who desired to attend the funeral of the late Capt. John Hodges. A large delegation of the Cairo lodge of Elks attended the funeral. The services were conducted by Rev. Frank Thompson, pastor of the Frist Christian Church of Cairo. Burke & Blaine directed the funeral and sent a hearse out to Unity this morning. FUNERAL SERVICES HELD THIS AFTERNOON The funeral of the late Frank Steagala was held this afternoon from the family residence on Thirty-fifth Street conducted by Rev. Charles H. Armstrong, pastor of the Lutheran Church and the remains were taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment. The deceased had three sisters and a brother living, Mrs. Lucy Fleck and Mrs. Rose Fitzler of St. Louis and Mrs. Frank Curry of Philadelphia. W. A. Steagala of Cairo was a brother. The funeral was held under the auspices of the Bartenders’ Union No. 627 and the remains were taken to the cemetery on the interurban. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 1 Nov 1909: CHILD DIED OF DROPSY The infant son of John W. Solomon, aged 2 months, died early this morning of dropsy. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the home, 3314 Poplar Street. Interment at Villa Ridge. FRANK TRACY WAS BURIED TODAY Funeral services were held in the parlors of Burke & Blaine undertaking establishment this afternoon over the remains of Frank Tracy, conducted by Rev. J. J. Downey of St. Patrick’s Parish. The remains were taken by train to Villa Ridge for interment. FATHER OF LEE DAVIS IS DEAD J. P. Davis, the venerable father of former Circuit Clerk Lee Davis, died at 3 o’clock this morning at the home of his son in Tamms. The deceased was far advanced in age and formerly resided in Cairo, while his son was circuit clerk. The remains will be taken to the former home of the family at Salem, Ill., for interment Tuesday afternoon. The remains will be brought to Cairo early in the morning and transferred here to the Illinois Central, leaving at __ a.m. for Odin. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 2 Nov 1909: HANO GONE TO HIS REWARD Faithfully Aged Sexton of St. Patrick’s Church Died This Morning after Long Illness Frank Hano, for more than fifteen years sexton of St. Patrick’s Church, died about 8 o’clock this morning at St. Mary’s Infirmary from the infirmities of age. The faithful sexton was compelled to retire from active work about two years ago and has since resided at the infirmary. He was 78 years of age. Hano, as he was familiarly known, was a typical French of small stature. He was a native of Canada. For a long term of years he worked on the Mobile & Ohio Railroad as a section hand at Elco. His wife died there about 17 years ago and he then came to Cairo and secured the place as sexton at St. Patrick’s Church, which he filled until too feeble to do the work. No relatives are known to survive him. The remains were taken to Feith’s undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. Funeral service will be held in St. Patrick’s Church at 8 o’clock mass Wednesday morning. The interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge. (The 1880 census of Elco, Alexander Co., Ill., shows: Frank Heno, 50, born in Canada, section boss, cannot read or write; Marena Heno, 38, born in England, wife, keeping house.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 3 Nov 1909: LITTLE BOY FATALLY WOUNDED BY BROTHER Accidental Discharge of Rifle May Cause Death of Vershel Edwards at Thebes Vershel Edwards, son of Vince Edwards of Thebes, was probably mortally wounded Tuesday morning as result of the accidental discharge of a target rifle in the hands of his older brother, who was showing the gun and its mechanism to several other boys. The bullet struck the little fellow in the abdomen penetrating the bowels. Dr. A. A. Bondurant was called to dress the wounds and found and closed eight or ten holes the bullet had torn in the child’s intestines. Wounds of this character usually prove fatal and small hopes are entertained of the child’s recovery. (A later notice of his death gives his name as Herschel Edwards. The older brother was likely Virgil Edwards. The 1900 census of Lamard, Wayne Co., Ill., records the following family: Vince Edwards born in January 1872 in Indiana, day laborer; Nellie Edwards, wife, born in July 1875 in Indiana, married 7 years, mother of 4 children, 4 living; Elias Edwards, son, born in February 1894 in Indiana; Virgil Edwards, son, born in March 1895 in Indiana; Herschal Edwards, son, born in February 1897 in Indiana; Hellen Edwards, daughter, born in September 1899 in Illinois. The 1910 census of Poplar Street, Thebes, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: Vincent Edwards, 37, born in Indiana, lumber inspector; Nellie Edwards, wife, 35, married 17 years, mother of 5 children, 3 living; Virgil Edwards, son, 15, born in Indiana; Helen Edwards, daughter, 10, born in Illinois; Louise Edwards, daughter, 6, born in Missouri. –Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 5 Nov 1909: BABY BOY DIED THIS MORNING Andrew William, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Daeschlein of 307 Thirty-sixth Street, died at 6 o’clock this morning after an illness of only a few hours. The child was only fourteen months of age. Funeral will be conducted from the residence Saturday afternoon and the remains interred at Beech Grove Cemetery. WELL-KNOWN FARMER OUT IN BEND DEAD John Davis, a well-known farmer of Dogtooth Bend, died Thursday evening and was buried this afternoon. His wife and several children survive him. The deceased was about fifty years of age and came to Cairo frequently, having some warm friends here. Burke & Blaine sent out a casket for the remains and some Cairo friends attended the funeral. OPENED CAPT. JACK’S STRONG BOX TODAY In the presence of Mrs. Capitola Hodges, George E. Hodges and Senator Reed Green, this afternoon, State’s Attorney Alexander Wilson unlocked the big steel safe containing the papers of the late John Hodges, which has occupied a corner of the county court room at the court house for several years since Capt. Jack retired from politics. Senator Green was the attorney of the deceased and will look after the administration of the estate. ANNA BANKER DIED IN ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL H. P. Tuthill Passed Away Tuesday at Age of 68 H. P. Tuthill, cashier of the First National Bank of Anna, Ill., died at the Mullanphy Hospital in St. Louis Tuesday of inflammation of the stomach, aged 68. Mr. Tuthill underwent an operation for cataract at the hospital Saturday. Mr. Tuthill was a veteran of the Civil War and had been a resident of Anna since 1897, entering the employ of his brother-in-law, the late Charles M. Willard, as a clerk in a general store. His widow was Miss Emma Hubbard, their children being Russell of Cairo, Lewis B., city attorney of Anna, and Miss Sophronia Tuthill. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Grand Army. (Harlan P. Tuthill married Emma Hubbard on 27 Sep 1877, in Christian Co., Ill. Charles M. Willard married Ellen D. Tuthill on 2 Nov 1863, in Jackson Co., Ill. Harlan P. Tuthill, 20, clerk, native of Vergennes, Jackson Co., Ill., enlisted as a private in Co. K, 73rd Illinois Infantry on 12 Aug 1862, was promoted to 1st sergeant on 1 Feb 1865, wounded on 30 Nov 1864, and was mustered out 12 Jun 1865, in Nashville, Tenn. His marker in Anna City Cemetery reads: Harlan Page Tuthill Oct. 31, 1842 Nov. 2, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) JESSE WALKER DIED EARLY THIS MORNING After a long illness of heart trouble, Jesse Walker died about 5:30 a.m., Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. C. Ely, 324 Twenty-seventh Street. The deceased was 59 years of age. J. C. Walker, an Illinois Central engineer, is a son of the deceased. The remains were shipped to Fulton, Ky., by Undertaker Feith this afternoon. The interment will be made in Fulton Cemetery Saturday morning. (His marker in Fairview Cemetery in Fulton, Fulton Co., Ky., reads Jesse T. Walker Aug. 6, 1850 Nov. 5, 1909 Co. I, 12th Kentucky Cavalry, CSA.—Darrel Dexter) WILL OF CAPT. HODGES FILED FOR PROBATE Document Was Drawn in 1905 and Directs Distribution of Large Estate The will of the late Capt. John Hodges was found in his safe at the court house yesterday afternoon and was read by his attorney, Reed Green, and then filed for probate in the county court. Judge Dewey set the hearing for November 28th. The document is typewritten and covers five sheets of paper. It was dictated and signed by John Hodges on March 2, 1905, and was attested by Jesse E. Miller, Frank E. Davis and Eva Klier. All personal property and the residue of estate are given to his widow, Mrs. Capitola Hodges. Certain Cairo real estate is hers until death or remarriage, in which event this property passes to her son, Herbert Nelson Hodges. Real estate in Cairo, in Unity and lands in the county are given to this son. John J. Hodges, a grandson, receives lands in county. Three sons, Fred B. Hodges, Charles E. Hodges and John S. Hodges, received city property and county lands. A daughter, Mrs. Lorine L. Adkerson, receives land in county. John S. Aisthorpe is named as trustee for certain property to benefit of Mary E. Hodges, which at her death is to be divided between all other heirs. Mrs. Capitola Hodges is named as executrix. Until a complete inventory of the estate is made, the value of the estate cannot be determined. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 6 Nov 1909: ALTON EDITOR HAS PASSED AWAY James J. McInerney, editor of the Alton Sentinel and a Democratic politician, died early Thursday morning after a six months’ illness of paralysis. He was born November 23, 1853, in Alton. His parents came two years before from County Claire, Ireland. He was in the employ of the Telegraph until he was 17. In 1876 he edited the Alton Morning News. In October 1879 he started the Alton Sentinel. He was defeated for Congress by Congressman W. A. Rodenberg in 1906. In 1907 he ran against Mayor Beall and was defeated. He was married May 30, 1887, to Alice Mullen. His widow and six children survive. (His marker in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Godfrey, Madison Co., Ill., reads: James J. McInerney Nov. 23, 1853 Nov. 4, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 8 Nov 1909: Word was received here Friday that Bernard Rutland, a former resident of this city, was seriously injured while hunting near Herrin, Ill. He was standing on a log and in some way the gun exploded and he received the full load in the muscles of the left arm, necessitating amputation. He was also injured internally and is reported to be in a very serious condition. OLD RESIDENT OF WETAUG DEAD Henry L. Fischer died at his home in Wetaug, at 6:30 a.m. Monday after illness of several years’ duration. He was 63 years of age and had resided in Wetaug for about twenty-six years. He was a miller by trade, having learned that in the Fatherland before emigrating to America about thirty years since. He worked for the mills at Wetaug and Dongola for many years. His wife and three daughters survive him. One of the daughters, Miss Marie, teaches in the public school at Mounds and another, Miss Antonette, at Mound City. The funeral will be held Tuesday. W. A. Spence of Cairo left this afternoon to attend the funeral. Mrs. Fischer and Mrs. Spence are sisters. (Henry Fischer married Lizzie H. Baader on 29 Nov 1883, in Pulaski Co., Ill. William Andrew Spence married Anna Maud Baader on 31 Mar 1891, in Pulaski Co., Ill. His marker in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at Wetaug reads: Our Father Heinrich L. Fischer Born in Germany Feb. 8, 1846 Died Nov. 8, 1909 Ruhe in Frieden.—Darrel Dexter) WOUNDED NEGRO WAS HELD FOR ASSAULT Julius Hadnot was arraigned before Judge A. Comings on charge of assault to kill and bound over to circuit court under $300 bond. His friends are trying to secure bond. Hadnot is the negro cobbler who under arrest engaged in a pistol fight with Deputy Sheriff Abernathie and Constable Hudson on Washington Avenue several days since. He was wounded in wrist and ankle, but now seems to be in fair way to recover. CAIRO LADY PASSED AWAY AT ULLIN Mrs. Charles Murray of 321 Twenty-first Street, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Morgan at Ullin at 3:30 this morning after a year’s illness of stomach trouble. She went to visit her sister two months ago in the hope that the change would be beneficial. She is survived by her husband, who is employed by the Illinois Central at Cairo Junction switch tower, and four sons and one daughter. She was 41 years old. Mrs. Morgan is the only sister surviving in this country. Funeral services will be held at Ullin and the remains will be taken to Dongola for interment. DEATH OF FORMER CAIRO RESIDENT Isaac N. Smith, one of the prominent citizens of Mississippi County, died at his home in Wyatt, Nov. 1st, 1909. He was born May 21st, 1837 and has for many years been a resident of this county. Capt. Smith was a soldier of the Confederacy during the war and few men enjoyed the confidence of the people more than did he. The interment was at the family burying ground at Rush Ridge Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, when a large number of friends accompanied the remains to their final resting place. The funeral was at the family residence and was conducted by Revs. Pearce and Ogilvie. Capt. Smith was a man we were glad to call a friend and we extend sympathy to the bereaved family.—Charleston Courier. (The 1880 census of Eleventh Street, Ward 2, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: Isaac N. Smith, 43, born in Indiana, grain dealer; Louisa E. Smith, 34, wife, born in Missouri; Emma B. Smith, 11, daughter, born in Missouri; Edmond K. Smith, 9, son, born in Missouri; Effie W. Smith, 5, daughter, born in Missouri; Isaac N. Smith, 3, son, born in Illinois; Claudie M. Smith, daughter, born in March 1909 in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter) REMAINS INTERRED AT VILLA RIDGE SUNDAY The remains of Claude M. Lovett were interred at Villa Ridge cemetery Sunday afternoon. The young man died at St. Louis on Friday last. He was the younger son of Thomas M. Lovett, Sr., formerly a well-known resident of Cairo. Claude was born and reared in Cairo and was learning the drug business when the family removed to St. Louis. A brother and sister, Thomas and Nellie Lovett, survive the deceased and were members of the party who witnessed the interment. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 9 Nov 1909: DIED IN ST. LOUIS Word has been received by Cairo friends of the death of Mr. Frederick Velle, father of Mrs. Julius Hollick Velle, father of Mrs. Julius Holman, formerly of Cairo, which occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Holman, 2227 University Street, St. Louis, Sunday, Nov. 7. The funeral occurred today. Mrs. Holman has the sympathy of her many Cairo friends. MISS ANNA PELLY FOUND OUTRAGED AND MURDERED Dead Body Found in an Alley near Twenty-sixth and Elm Street DISCOVERY MADE EARLY THIS MORNING Blood Hounds Put on the Trail of the Assailant—Mayor Offers $1,000 Reward Coroner McManus states that there is not a doubt that the young woman had been outraged. He made an examination and so told the jury. The bloodhounds put on the trail followed it through the alley to Sycamore Street, across Sycamore and out Twenty-sixth Street to Poplar, where the scent was lost. Another pack of bloodhounds from Charleston was put on the scent this afternoon. The handle of the young woman’s umbrella was found in a yard three doors from her home. It had evidently been thrown there during the struggle between the young woman and her assailant. This would indicate that the young woman had reached her home when her assailant attacked her and that he carried her from there clear around the corner to the alley where he completed his crime. The coroner’s jury has adjourned until new evidence is secured. In an alley between Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth streets and Sycamore and Elm streets, at about 8 o’clock this morning, was found the dead body of a woman. It was lying about 75 feet in the alley from the street, with the head toward Sycamore Street. The body lay face upward and the clothing and the ground in the immediate vicinity showed marks of a struggle. A parasol was bent as though it had been used as an instrument of defense and the throat of the woman was swollen and the wrists showed marks of rough handling. In the woman’s mouth was a gag of some rags. The woman’s hat lay upon the ground near. The discovery was made by little 3-year-old Katherine Boren, who lives on Twenty-fifth Street, almost in the rear of which the body was found. Sher immediately told her father, W. C. Boren, of No. 433 Twenty-fifth Street and he in turn spread the word, which brought the police to the scene of the crime and which spread like wild fire over the city. Body That of Miss Anna Pelly Believing that the body was that of Miss Anna Pelly, sister of Mrs. John Coffman of 420 Twenty-sixth street, Officer French went to the house and asked Mrs. Coffman to step around and see if she knew who the woman was who was found dead in the alley scarcely a block away. Mrs. Coffman did not suspect that it was her sister, and her shock was great when she recognized in the dead and bruised form that of her sister. She was so overcome that later when The Citizen representative called at the house she was quite prostrated and unable to talk about the affair. From neighbors it was learned that Mrs. Coffman did not worry very much because her sister did not come home last night, as she frequently spent the night with her friend, Miss Ella Dolan. However, she had always previously telephoned if she intended to spend the night out. Inquiry at Pupkin dry goods store, where the girl worked as a saleslady, developed the fact that when she left last evening she had with her an alligator handbag and ten yards of some red goods with which she intended to make a dress. These were missing and led to the belief that her assailant had carried them off. The handle of her parasol was also missing, but whether it had been broken off during her terrible struggle for her life and honor or whether it had been broken off for its value was not learned. Miss Pelly usually went home on the car and left it at Twenty-eighth and Sycamore streets. If she did that last night, she was dragged a long way to the alley where her body was found. Marks on the ground in the alley showed where the body had been dragged from the corner, back of the home of George E. Atcher. Even the hard rain of last night failed to obliterate these telling tracks. Miss Pelly was a young woman of about 24 years of age. Her parents are dead and she made her home with her sister, Mrs. Coffman. Chief Egan questioned Mrs. Coffman if she had had trouble with anyone, but could not learn that she had an enemy in the world. Coroner Summons Jury Coroner James McManus had a jury viewing the scene of the crime this forenoon. He selected for the jury William Magner, W. H. Simpson, A. S. Magner, Albert Hurst, George J. Fisher, and Ernest Guilliams. After viewing the scene of the double crime, they went to the undertaking establishment of Mrs. Feith, where the remains had been taken during the forenoon. Chief Sends for Bloodhounds While on account of the heavy rainfall last night it is feared that the scent may have been lost, Mayor Parsons instructed Chief Egan to put bloodhounds on the scent, in the hope of discovering the assailant of the young woman. Chief Egan accordingly sent to Harrisburg, Charleston, Wickliffe and Fulton in the hope of getting the hounds in before the scent should be completely lost. Had Premonition of Trouble Mrs. W. C. Boren, behind whose home the alley runs and almost in the rear of which the crime was committed, stated to The Citizen today that she had a premonition all night that something was wrong. She says that she did not hear any noises, but she lay awake much of the night and told her husband about her fears. It was her little girl that discovered the body as she toddled across the alley to go to her grandmother’s. Left Store at Six O’clock Miss Pelly left the Pupkin dry goods store shortly after 6 o’clock last evening and as was her regular custom, walked up Commercial Avenue with her friend, Miss Ella Dolan, who lives at 1303 Commercial Avenue at Mark Kain’s, the shoemaker’s. She left Miss Dolan about 6:30 and went up to Fourteenth Street and if she followed her usual course, went out to Washington Avenue, where she took a car for her home. It was never her custom to leave the car at Elm Street, as it is a dark street and she always avoided it. Instead, she usually left the car at Twenty-eighth and Sycamore and walked down to Twenty-sixth Street. Whether she followed this course last night is the question that the police are trying to solve. It is possible that she took a Walnut car, because it was raining and got off at Twenty-fourth and Walnut, walking through Twenty-fourth Street to Washington and up Elm past the alley. If she did so, it can be understood how she could be found there. If she got off at Sycamore and Twenty-eighth, it is hard to figure how the body could have been taken clear around to the alley on Elm Street, for she would have had to be dragged the entire length of the block through Twenty-sixth and a half block down to the alley. It is inconceivable how this could have been done without attracting the attention of someone. Another question arises; was the goods she had with her and her hand bag thrown away in the struggle or did her assailant carry them off? Did she break her parasol over the man’s head and the handle fall where she was first attacked? The parasol did not appear to be torn, but the steel rod where the handle was attached was bent. Chief Egan also says that he thought that he detected blood stains upon it. When the girl was discovered in the alley, she lay with one knee up and one arm under her, and the other bent at the elbow and raised. She had lain there so long that the body was stiff. Soon after the body was discovered, someone got a sheet and spread over it to hide it from the view of the curious until Coroner McManus could have it removed. The ambulance was called and it was taken to Mrs. Feith’s undertaking establishment. Upon the throat were blue marks where her assailant had grasped her to throttle her. In her mouth was a gag of some cloth resembling toweling. Under her wrists were evidences of a very tight grasp. Blood Hounds Put on Trail Bloodhounds were put on the trail this afternoon. The mouth gag used on the young woman was taken in the hope that the dogs could get the scent from it. The coroner’s jury adjourned until 2:30 this afternoon to meet in the council chamber. The coroner’s jury met again at 2:30 and after examining the body they adjourned subject to the call of the coroner. Another lot of bloodhounds arrived about 3 o’clock from Charleston and were put on the scent at once. Bloodhounds on the Trail The two hounds of Wiley of Wickliffe followed the trail through the alley from the spot where the body was found to the rear door of No. 2415 Poplar Street twice. The pair of hounds from Charleston arrived on the scene about 2 o’clock and were placed on the trail with the other dogs. Twice again the four dogs went through the alley to Sycamore Street up the westerly side of Sycamore Street to the north side of Twenty-sixth Street, then crossing about midway of the block along the south side of the street to the rear door of the house above mentioned. Finding no one at home, the officers under orders of Chief of Police Egan and Sheriff Davis opened the doors and let the dogs into the house. There were no startling results and the dogs were brought out the front. The Charleston dogs took a trail out Twenty-sixth Street. More dogs will probably be tried on the trail. The gag that was found in the mouth of the dead woman was used to give the dogs a scent at the spot where the body was found. Hundreds of people were attracted to the scene of the chase and this fact made conditions bad for working the hounds. Thousands of tracks had crossed and reclosed the trail, but each time the dogs readily took it up and varied, but a few feet in the course they traversed each time. (Her marker in Anna City Cemetery reads: In Memory of Anna Pelley Jan. 16, 1886-Nov. 9, 1909 A Life Sacrificed But Remembered By Friends.—Darrel Dexter) $1000.00 REWARD A REWARD OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who killed Miss Anna Pelly in the City of Cairo, County of Alexander and State of Illinois, on the night of Monday, November 8th, 1909, in the neighborhood of Elm and Twenty-sixth streets in said city. George Parsons, Mayor of the City of Cairo, Illinois CITIZENS INCREASE REWARD OFFERED BY THE MAYOR Citizens of Cairo believe that this outrage should be ferreted out at once and the murderer punished. They are ready to come forward at once and increase the reward offered by Mayor Parsons. The Citizen has been requested to receive contributions to a reward to this end, and already the following sums have been contributed and others will be received at The Citizen office: Phil C. Barclay, $5.00 Patrick Dugan, $5.00
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$5.00 Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 10 Nov 1909: OFFICERS SEARCHING FOR EVIDENCE AGAINST WILL JAMES Trying to Find Some Clue That Will Fasten Crime on Negro Tracked by Hounds FUNERAL OF MISS PELLY THURSDAY MORNING Remains Will Be Taken to Her Former Home in Anna for Burial The calm features of Miss Anna Pelley, as she lies silent in death at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Coffman, at No. 420 Twenty-sixth Street, show no traces of the terrible ordeal she passed through Monday night, except for the swelling on the right side of her face, where her assailant evidently struck her the first blow that sent her staggering to the ground. Her eyes, closed in death, shut out the look of horrors which was fastened upon them when she was found in the alley Tuesday morning. “We could stand it if she had died a natural death,” is the one expression of her relatives, “but to have her die in this horrible manner is too much to stand.” While her remains were viewed by a constant stream of friends during the day, the efforts of the police and county officials were directed toward wringing a confession from the negro who cowers in a cell in the city jail, terror stricken since the hounds jumped up against the bars of his cell and by their baying announced that he was the murderer. Funeral to Occur Thursday Funeral services over the remains of the dead girl will be held at St. Patrick’s Church tomorrow morning at 9:30 o’clock, conducted by Revs. Father Downey and Father Gillen, and the remains will be taken to Anna at 11:15 o’clock where services will be held in the church there. Harrisburg Dogs on Scent Between half past eleven and midnight, William Kenner and his two bloodhounds, which arrived from Harrisburg last evening over the Big Four, were taken to the scene of the crime in the patrol wagon and placed on the trail. At first the owners were not inclined to give the dogs the scent of the piece of cloth which was used in gagging Miss Pelley, saying that they wanted the dogs to pick up the trail themselves. After considerable time was wasted by these methods, Mr. Kenner was told that as so many people had passed through the alley during the day that the dogs would be unable to pick up the right scent. When they finally consented to give the dogs the scent from the piece of cloth as had been done in the case of the other dogs, the Harrisburg hounds, wasted no time in finding the trail and away they started over the same route as was taken by the dogs during the afternoon. Out the alley they went, dragging their owners, who could hardly keep up the pace. At Sycamore they took the west side of the street to Twenty-sixth thence east on Twenty-sixth to about the middle of the block, where they crossed through the mud to the south side and made for the house at 2515 Poplar Street, the identical same route the other dogs had gone. After making several trips around the house, they again took up the trail out Twenty-sixth to Commercial, thence to the Cairo Ice & Coal Company, where the negro, “Froggie” had been employed. From the ice factory, the dogs followed the trail to Cody’s saloon at Twenty-sixth and Commercial, where they stopped, going into the saloon, then out again and down Commercial to police headquarters, where they rushed to the first wooden cell in which “Froggie” was confined and there they stopped and set up a howl, trying to enter the cell, until they were taken away. “Froggie” Arrested at Saloon “Froggie,” whose name is supposed to be Will James was arrested in the Cody Saloon at Twenty-sixth and Commercial, about 5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon by Officer Casey and taken down Commercial to police headquarters. It was this scent which the Harrisburg hounds found and trailed to the very cell in which the negro was locked up. Mob Formed after Midnight While the dogs were trailing the scent down Commercial, the greater portion of the crowd, which had formed at Twenty-sixth and Sycamore, remained there thinking the dogs would be brought back after going to the house on Poplar Street. While they were thus waiting a stranger calling the crowd around him, made an address, repeating the story of the crime, and volunteered to head a crowd to the jail to “hang” the negro if he was given the support of the crowd, stating that he could not accomplish the deed alone. No sooner had he spoken the words, than a number stepped forward ready to go, but many held back and the few lost courage. Finally another attempt was made to stir the crowd to action and this time when someone called “come on boys,” all responded in a mad rush down Sycamore Street to the court house, where again they balked, not knowing for sure whether the right man was there or at the city jail. The crowd was without a leader and was not well organized and cooler heads advised delaying action until it was positive that the guilty man had been captured. The crowd broke into many small groups, discussing the case and what action to take, when someone started the word and again the crowd was off, this time bound for the city jail where “Froggie” was confined. On reaching Twelfth and Poplar streets, the crowd again halted apparently to organize and plan the best form of attack on the jail. While they were thus discussing the matter and formulating plans, Chief Egan had been notified that a mob was forming and immediately hastened to the scent accompanied by Officer Casey. Mob Dispersed by Chief The chief told the men plainly that it would be unwise to start anything and while he wanted to see the guilty man punished as much as any of them, that it was not positive that they had the right man and he reasoned with them, that it would be a grave mistake to do violence on one who might be innocent. One by one the crowd dispersed and the officers returned to headquarters and no further trouble was experienced. One person in the crowd, whose identity was not learned, wore a mask and this the chief snatched off and threw on the ground. When he did so, the man broke away and ran down Poplar Street and was soon lost to view. After returning to headquarters, the officers remained for a while until all appearance of trouble subsided and then they left, leaving the regular night force in charge. Negro Seemed Uneasy In his cell at the police station, the negro seemed very nervous and uneasy when the hounds jumped upon the sides of the cage, barking savagely. He said nothing at the time, but those who stood nearby could hear him moving about and breathing heavily, his breath coming in short quick gasps, as if frightened. Girl’s Route Home Learned The whereabouts of Miss Anna Pelley from the time she left Pupkin’s store Monday evening shortly after 6 o’clock until she left the street car at Twenty-eighth and Elm streets was definitely determined last evening when Conductor Robert Dainsworth of the Holbrook car stated that she rode home with him. He is positive for he knew her well. She took the car at Fourteenth and Washington, after walking up Commercial Avenue with her friend, Miss Ella Dolan. State’s Attorney Wilson was also on the same car and remembers seeing a young woman get off the car, with a bundle in her hands, but paid no particular attention to her. It is believed that she left the car at Elm Street, instead of the better lighted corner at Sycamore Street, because it had been raining and the walks were better from Elm Street around to her home than from Sycamore Street. Going two blocks south on Elm Street, she turned into Twenty-sixth at the corner occupied by Judge Dewey’s residence. She probably had gone half a block farther when she was attacked, as the handle of her parasol was found in the yard three doors from her home. It is likely that she either attacked her assailant with it and broke the handle off in striking him, or else he tried to wrest it out of her hand and twisted the handle off and threw it into the yard. Moans Heard by Neighbors Prof. Allen of the high school lives in one of the cottages along on that side of Twenty-sixth Street. He and his wife heard a noise about 6:30 that evening like a moan and it probably was her cry as she was strangled by her assailant. When he had gagged her, he probably then dragged her back to Elm Street and down Elm half a block to the alley and took her into the alley where the body was found. Then he left her and ran through the alley to Sycamore Street and out through Twenty-sixth Street to the corner of Poplar where the dogs followed his scent yesterday afternoon. The milk dealer named Marsh, on Washington Avenue near Twelfth Street, claims to have seen a negro in the alley about 6:30 Monday evening. Five Arrests Were Made The arrests by the county officials and the police are as follows: Arthur Alexander, teamster for the Scudder-Gale-Wearen Company, arrested because he formerly lived at 2515 Poplar Street, in the house that the dogs led to six times during the afternoon Tuesday. He has not been there for a couple of weeks, but this fact was not known when he was arrested. He furnished an alibi which seems to be corroborated by his sister. He said that he was not feeling well Monday night and went home about 6 o’clock and went to bed. The woman says that he came home about 6:30 and went to bed. He is in the county jail. (The 1900 census of Twenty-fifth Street, Ward 6, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: George Alexander, born in January 1858 in Tennessee, laboring carpenter; Callie Alexander, wife, born in May 1861 in Tennessee, married 19 years, mother of 10 children, seven living; Arthur Alexander, son, born in July 1882 in Tennessee, laborer; Willie Alexander, son, born in March 1885 in Illinois, laborer; Bertha Alexander, daughter, born in January 1888 in Illinois; Eddie Alexander, son, born in October 1889 in Illinois; Somy Alexander, daughter, born in May 1892 in Illinois; Frankie Alexander, daughter, born in February 1897 in Illinois; Charley Alexander, son, born in May 1899 in Illinois. His death certificate states that George Arthur Alexander, a teamster, was born about 1878 in Tennessee, the son of George Alexander, a native of Mississippi, and Callie Domish__, a native of Tennessee, died 20 Jun 1916, in East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., Ill., and was buried in Chicago, Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Sam Mosby, who worked at Woodward’s warehouse, was also arrested because he formerly lived with Alexander in the house to which the dogs tracked. He said that he left work at 6 o’clock for supper and then went down to the saloon at Fourteenth and Ohio street and borrowed a dollar from the bartender. The bartender says that this is true. Mosby is also in the county jail. A woman said to be named Green was arrested at the house on Twenty-sixth and Poplar to which the dogs led. She was not at home when the dogs got there, but returned later and was found by Chief Egan. She was washing out a piece of a flour sack when arrested by the chief. It exactly matched the piece of cloth used as a gag in Miss Pelley’s mouth and furnishes the most important clue to the murder that developed Tuesday. Negro of Powerful Build When questioned, she stated that a negro called “Froggie” stayed with her. His other name is given as Will James. He is a teamster for the Cairo Ice and Coal Company and was arrested on his wagon and taken down to police headquarters where the woman was also taken. He was examined, but no blood stains were found on him, nor did his face appear to be scratched. He is a powerful negro, with strong muscular development about the arms and chest, from heaving coal and could easily have handled Miss Pelley, although she weighed about 140 pounds. He admitted having been at the house where the dogs led at 6:30 Monday evening. Last evening another woman was arrested by the police and locked up in the city jail. Her name is Georgia Cooper and she lives at 211 Thirtieth Street. It is said that James spent the night at her house Monday night and that she washed out his clothing to remove the blood stains. Crowds Gathered at Night Last evening, great crowds gathered in various parts of town, but they were quiet. One crowd of several hundred gathered about the court house early in the evening, but dispersed before 9 o’clock. Another large crowd remained around police headquarters until a late hour. Another large crowd hung around the scene of the murder and the house at Twenty-sixth and Poplar to which the dogs followed the scent half a dozen times in succession. County Officials Meet A meeting of the county officials was held in Dr. Jennelle’s office during the evening. It was called by Dr. Jennelle as chairman of the county board to discuss what action the county authorities should take to cooperate in running down and punishing the culprit. C. V. Neff, county commissioner, State’s Attorney Wilson and Sheriff Frank E. Davis were also present. They decided that, if the occasion should warrant, they would add to the reward already offered by the city for the apprehension and conviction of the murderer. Necklace and Bracelet Missing Besides the elven yards of dress goods and the alligator hand bag which Miss Pelley had with her and which have not been found since the tragedy, she wore a necklace with a gold cross. Neither of these articles has been found. $1000.00 REWARD A REWARD OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who killed Miss Anna Pelly in the City of Cairo, County of Alexander and State of Illinois, on the night of Monday, November 8th, 1909, in the neighborhood of Elm and Twenty-sixth streets in said city.
George Parsons, Mayor of the City of Cairo, Illinois FUNERAL NOTICE Pelly—Miss Anna Pelly, murdered Monday night, November 8, 1909, aged 24 years, 9 months, 24 days. Cortege will leave residence on Twenty-sixth Street at 8 o’clock a.m. Funeral services in St. Patrick’s Church at 9 o’clock a.m. Thursday, November 11, 1909, conducted by Rev. J. J. Downey. Cortege will leave Central Union Station via the Illinois Central at 11:15 a.m. for Anna, Ill. Services will be held in St. Mary’s Church at Anna. Interment Thursday afternoon in the Anna Cemetery. John Pelley, brother of the murdered Miss Anna Pelley, arrived from McComb, Miss., this morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Spence and family returned this morning from Wetaug, where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Spence’s brother-in-law, which occurred in that place Tuesday. Rev. Runalls conducted a funeral at Ullin Tuesday. (Mounds) FUNERAL SERVICES THURSDAY MORNING Requiem High Mass in St. Patrick’s Church The funeral of the late Miss Anna Pelly will be held Thursday morning. Requiem high mass will be conducted in St. Patrick’s Church by Rev. J. J. Downey at 9:30 o’clock. The cortege will go from the church to the Central passenger station and the remains will be taken on Illinois Central train No. 2 leaving at 11:15 for Anna. The remains will be laid to rest in the beautiful Anna Cemetery during the afternoon, beside the graves of her parents. Miss Anna Pelly was born in Anna, Ill., January 16, 1885. Her mother died there three years ago. About two years since Miss Pelly came to Cairo to live with her sister, Mrs. John Coffman. Here, as in her home, the young lady had a host of admiring friends,. Four brothers and three sisters survive her. They are John Pelly, road master for the Illinois Central at McComb City, Miss.; Joseph Pelly of Illmo, Mo.; Thomas Pelly of Anna, Ill.; Patrick Pelly of St. Louis; Mrs. John Coffman of Cairo; Mrs. T. O. Garrett of Carbondale, Ill.; and Mrs. Joseph Kickey of St. Louis. Miss Pelly entered the employ of the Pupkin Dry Goods Co., last winter as an extra saleslady and accepted a regular position about three months since. It is said her brothers and sisters objected, but the young lady decided to make her own way in the world and had proved her capability. (Thomas O. Garrett, 30, merchant, born in Anna, Ill., son of John W. Garrett and Sara H. Jolly, married on 19 Jun 1893, in Anna, Union Co., Ill., Maggie Pelley, 23, born in Pennsylvania, daughter of Joseph Pelly and Margareth Andrews. Joseph C. Klocke, 23, machinist, born in St. Louis, Mo., son of David Klocke and Elizabeth Smith, married on 5 May 1897, in Anna, Union Co., Ill., Mary Pelley, 29, born in North Carolina, daughter of Joseph Pelley and Margaret Anders.—Darrel Dexter) CONFLICTING STORIES TOLD BY SUSPECTS UNDER ARREST Will James Alias Frog to Furnish Alibi in Regard to His Whereabouts Monday Night NEGRO WOMAN DENIES KNOWING NEGRO FROG Later Admits That He Lived with Her and Was in Her House Monday Night Conflicting stories told by the parties under arrest by the police in the Pelly case furnish the doubt that has yet to be removed before the blame can be absolutely fixed on Will James alias Froggie, as the assailant and murderer of Miss Anna Pelly Monday evening. From James’ own statement it would appear that he was too far away from the scene of the crime at the time it occurred to have possibly been connected with it, but his stories are discounted by the statements of other witnesses which would indicate that James is not to be believed and that he is lying to furnish an alibi. The woman called Loving Green told Chief Egan that she went home to 2515 Poplar Street from the restaurant at Twenty-sixth and Commercial, where she worked at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon and remained home about ten minutes. Then she went back to the restaurant and stayed there until 9 o’clock that night, when she returned home. After she got home, Frog came there to the house and as she had no light, she sent him to George Alexander’s to get some coal oil. Alexander had none, but gave him a coal oil can and with a nickel furnished by the woman, Frog went to the store at Twenty-fifth and Poplar streets and got some oil and returned and she filled a lamp. Then Frog left and the woman says that she remained in the house all night. When first questioned, she denied knowing Frog, but Chief Egan learned from Alexander that Frog stayed there and by close questioning the woman admitted that she knew him and that he had been there as stated. (George Alexander is likely the same person by that name who was the father of Arthur Alexander implicated in the crime.—Darrel Dexter) James or Frog said that he was driving the coal wagon for the Cairo Ice and Coal Company and got wet and did not get in from his work until 6:30 or 7 o’clock. He said that the last coal he delivered was uptown and that he was late getting in and he stopped at the Green woman’s at 6:30 in the evening on his way back with the team, and remained there five or ten minutes. It was at that time he says that he got the coal oil. George Alexander corroborates the woman as to the time that James came after the coal oil, only saying that it was between 8:30 and 9 o’clock. Frog says that after putting the team up, he went home to 211 Thirtieth Street and didn’t go out again. He says that it was about 7:15 or 20 when he went home because just as he did so Illinois Central passenger train No. 8, which leaves at 7:15 p.m., went out. He says that he remained there all night. Mrs. Cooper, the negro woman with whom James stayed on Thirtieth Street, says that he came in and changed his clothes because they were wet, but that she couldn’t tell what time it was. Her son says that James went to bed about 8 o’clock, but when Mrs. Cooper and her son were brought together and questioned, it developed that the son had gone out to an entertainment during the evening and was not at home when James came in and so could not know when he went to bed. (The 1910 census of Commercial Avenue, Ward 7, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., lists: Georgia Cooper, 35, divorced, born in Illinois, mother of one child, one living; James Drain, son, 17, born in Illinois, laborer at the veneer mills; Dennis McKnight, 34, born in Tennessee, laborer at box factory; Isaac Groves, 50, born in Kentucky, farm laborer.—Darrel Dexter) Tom Magner, son of Alderman Magner, who is connected with the Cairo Ice and Coal Company for whom James worked, says that James had his team partially unhitched when he left Monday evening and that he, Magner, had reached home and was eating supper when the 6 o’clock Singer whistle blew. So much for the various statements as to the negro’s whereabouts on the night of the murder. James Knew Miss Pelley The negro Will James knew Miss Pelley, for he delivered ice at her home last summer. One theory brings robbery into the affair as a motive and the theory is that James may have seen Miss Pelley once about her home unwittingly displaying money which she had collected for the Pupkin dry goods store. She sometimes made collections for the store. This theory is that knowing her by sight and suspecting that she might have had money in her hand bag, he attacked her for the money she might have had on per person. Stayed Away from House Tuesday When the dogs were following the scent to the house at Twenty-sixth and Poplar street Tuesday afternoon, James was at Cody’s Saloon at Twenty-sixth and Commercial, looking over a fence watching the movements of the dogs. It was while Chief Egan was questioning the woman, Loving Green, that she threw out some water and was wringing out a rag which she had been washing. He asked her for it and, when she gave it to him, the chief compared it with the gag in Miss Pelley’s mouth and found that it was identically the same kind of woods and matched it in every way. It appeared as though one side of a meal sack had been torn into two pieces. The two pieces together were a little larger than half a sack for one of them had a seam in it. Cooper Woman Taken to County Jail When the Cooper woman and her son were taken to the county jail in the patrol wagon last night, the report was spread that James and the other negro woman, Living Green, were taken there for safe keeping. It was later learned that the son was a mere youth and did not measure up to the weight of James nor to his age, which is about 40 years, as far as the police can tell. Today Chief Egan stated to The Citizen that the Cooper woman and her son had been taken to the county jail. Officers Were Up Late Both Chief Egan and Coroner McManus were up nearly all night last night and they slept late this morning so that the early ones attracted to police headquarters in the eager desire to get the latest news had nothing but dope to discuss. Chief Egan says that every possible place where James and the Green woman went has been searched in the hope of finding the articles Miss Pelley had with her when she was murdered. If these can be found, they will furnish additional proof of the guilt or innocence of the parties under arrest. Mayor Thinks Reward Sufficient Citizens very generally are ready to make up a purse to add to the reward officered by the city for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Miss Pelley, but Mayor Parsons believes that for the present the $1,000 offered by the city is sufficient. If a little later on it appears that it would be desirable to increase the amount for any reason, the public will be apprised. The Citizen has received a number of offers of money toward that end, but no further effort will be made at present and the offers already made are temporarily withdrawn. Theory of Officer French Officer Will French, who secured the positive identification of Miss Pelley, suspected that it was that young lady when he first saw her lying in the alley. Accordingly he went for her sister, Mrs. Coffman, but did not want to alarm that lady unnecessarily, so he asked her to go around and see the body. The minute she saw her she knew that it was her sister. A number of women were in the crowd gathered there and they evidently were satisfied that it was Miss Pelley for someone exclaimed, “There comes her sister.” The theory of Officer French is that the assailant of Miss Pelley did not strike her until after she had struck him with her umbrella. The blow sent the handle of the umbrella flying over into a yard on the north side of Twenty-sixth Street and then the man struck Miss Pelley a blow on the side of the face, felling her to the ground. When she fell he stuffed the rag into her mouth to gag her, and throwing her over his shoulder carried her around the corner to the alley. When the alley was reached, it is believed that the young woman had recovered her senses and began to struggle for freedom, for there were marks on the ground where he put the body down, and then dragged it a number of feet farther into the alley. It is there that he ravished her and then choked her to death with a grip on her throat which left the prints of his fingers when she was found twelve hours later. The rag was rammed so hard into her throat that it was withdrawn with difficulty when Coroner McManus removed it at the undertaking establishment to use it to give the dogs scent. It was all stained with blood. The rag was larger than a gentleman’s pocket handkerchief. The girl’s tongue was forced back into her throat and was all lacerated and bleeding. Description of the Negro Will James alias Froggie is about 5:4 ½ feet tall and weighs 180 pounds. He is a powerful negro, very black and shiny. He has been around Cairo since 1907, but there is no record of his ever being under arrest. He has worked for the Cairo Ice and Coal Company several months, delivering ice during the summer and more recently working on a coal wagon. Tuesday morning he hitched up his team before 7 o’clock as usual and then went home for breakfast. There was no evidence about him that anything unusual had happened. CITIZENS AND ALDERMEN UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED Mayor Parson’s Action in Overstepping the Legal Limit for Reward The regular meeting of the city council last evening was of very short duration. There was no attempt to transact business. The only subject in the minds of men was that the brutish murderer of Miss Anna Pelly be brought to justice. Twelve of the aldermen and a score or more of representative citizens were present. Mayor Parsons stated briefly the facts regarding the most dastardly crime in the history of Cairo, which had moved him to overstep his legal authority and offer a reward of $100 for the capture of the foul assassin. He said that he felt the council and citizens in general would back him in any effort to ferret out the criminal and he requested the council to prove his action. Alderman Meehan moved to sustain the action and a chorus of seconds came from all sides of the room. Later Alderman Greaney offered an amendment to give the Mayor and chief of police authority to expend such other sum as in their judgment might be necessary to capture and conviction of the murderer. Alderman Meehan accepted the amendment. Before the motion was put to vote, Mayor Parsons called for an expression of some of the citizens. Attorney D. S. Landsen, Rev. S. C. Ohrum, County Judge W. S. Dewey and Dr. J. W. Dunn spoke of the need of vigorous action and good judgment in dealing calmly and unerringly in this case to the end that the good name of the city might be saved, the enraged people satisfied that the murderer was promptly brought to justice by the lawful means and a new era of enforcement of law initiated in Cairo, to prevent reoccurrence of horrible crimes which had been perpetrated in the past and to make more secure the protection of our citizens, especially the women of Cairo. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote, each alderman’s “yea” coming in a tone that was firm and clear, denoting most hearty approval of the action of the mayor. The council then adjourned until Friday night. FORWARDED CHECK TO BEN HUR WIDOW Mrs. Ella Hagey, scribe of Cairo Court 171 Tribe of Ben Hur, yesterday received from headquarters a check for $1,900 payable to the widow of the late Joseph Smith of Anna, who was a member of the Cairo Court. The check was delivered to Mrs. Smith last evening. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 11 Nov 1909: John Richardson, who is suffering from tuberculosis is reported very low and his death is expected any moment. (McClure) Grandma McGhee, who is past 80 years of age, is suffering from a bad case of erysipelas. (McClure) Mrs. Sarah Craig, 76 years of age, an old citizen of McClure, died at the home of her son, Mr. Warren Craig, at Illmo, Mo., Monday evening. Her remains were brought to McClure, Ill., for burial in the old cemetery. She leaves one son, Mr. Warren Craig; and four grandsons, John, Clyde, Maurice and Fred, all of Illmo, Mo. M. J. Doty of Illmo, Mo., was in McClure Monday attending the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Craig. (John Craig married Sarah Jane Palmer on 26 Oct 1854, in Alexander Co., Ill. The 1900 census of Clear Creek Precinct, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: Warren S. Craig, born in June 1864 in Illinois, salesman; Alice Craig, wife, born in February 1864 in Illinois, married 14 years, mother of 4 children; John J. Craig, son, born in November 1886 in Illinois; Warren C. Craig, son, born in October 1888 in Illinois; Maurice Craig, son, born in January 1891 in Illinois Frederic Mc. Craig, son, born in July 1873, in Illinois; Sarah J. Craig, mother, born in January 1833 in North Carolina. Her marker in Bankert Cemetery near Gale, Alexander Co., Ill., reads: Sarah J. Craig 1833-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Henry Hardin, age 41 years and 9 months, died at his home in this city Tuesday evening at 5 o’clock after a year’s suffering from tuberculosis. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. The remains were laid to rest in the Lindsey Cemetery Wednesday afternoon. (McClure) (James Henry Hardin, 21, farmer, born in Union Co., Ill., son of James Hardin and Jenny Cotner, married on 13 Jun 1886, at May Foster’s in Union Co., Ill., Emma Weatherly, 15, born in Union Co., Ill., daughter of William Weatherly and Parzada Jones.—Darrel Dexter) Newton Stapleton who is suffering from tuberculosis is reported to be growing weaker every day and all hopes for his life are given up. (McClure) The sad news of the tragic death of Miss Anna Pelly was received at McClure through the Citizen this morning. She was well known to many people of McClure and they were much shocked at her sad fate. It is time for the people of Alexander County to wake up and eliminate the disreputable and beastly characters out of the county. Herschel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vince Edwards, was born Feb. 16th, 1897, and died Nov. 3, 1909. Funeral services Thursday afternoon at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Lyerle and interment at Thebes Cemetery attended by a large number of friends, being the most people present of any funeral service held here for a long time considering no relatives present except father, mother, one brother and two sisters. School was dismissed for the day and his schoolmates and friends presented many beautiful floral offerings. The deceased met his death by accidental discharge of a gun while out hunting, the accident occurring Tuesday and death Wednesday evening at about 10 o’clock. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all in their loss. (Thebes) Mr. Harry Smith and Mrs. D. C. Hoy of Decker, Ind., brother and sister of Mrs. Vincent Edwards, visited here (Thebes) from Friday until Sunday. Mrs. Charles Murray of Cairo died Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Mordar after an illness of several months. She was buried Tuesday at Dongola. (Ullin) The little infant of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Willis was buried Monday morning at Jonesboro. (Ullin) Mrs. Alice Coleman, wife of John Coleman, died Sunday night, Nov. 7, after an illness of two weeks’ time. Her death was a great shock to her relatives and friends. She leaves a husband and three little children to mourn her death. Her funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Congregational church by Rev. Reynolds of Mounds. Interment made in the Ullin Cemetery. The bereaved husband and saddened relatives have our deepest sympathy in their hour of sorrow. (Ullin) (Her marker in Ullin Cemetery reads: Allison R. Coleman Oct. 24, 1909-July 23, 1910 Alice Burgeois Coleman Feb. 2, 1882-Nov. 8, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) HOW THE GET-AWAY WAS ACCOMPLISHED Clever Method Employed by Officers to Get Prisoner Out of Town “Move on; clear the walk; get away and stay away from here,” said Chief Egan to several groups of men and boys who stopped or loitered in front and near the police headquarters after 6:30 last evening. It was evident that the chief meant what he said and the crowd scattered. A continuous performance of this kind during half an hour had the coast comparatively clear for the execution of the most thrilling get away any officers ever made in this part of the country with a prisoner. A few minutes after 7 o’clock McDaniel’s automobile stopped near headquarters and soon Chief Egan climbed into the machine and started down Commercial Avenue. This trip was a ruse that worked well. The watchers in the vicinity of the city jail were thrown off guard. Nothing short of an aeroplane or McDaniel’s machine could have landed the chief in the patrol wagon in the short space of time that elapsed between his departure and the appearance of the patrol wagon coming down Twelfth Street from Ohio Street. Chief Egan and the driver were in the wagon when it drep (drove?) up in front of headquarters as if to deliver a plain drunk. Jailer Lutz had been standing in the doorway, with his keys in hand, but as the wagon appeared he rushed into the jail. Half a dozen officers appeared as if they arose through the door; in less than a minute after the patrol wagon halted, it was gone again with “Froggy” James and the officers. No. 8 passenger train on the Illinois Central was heard coming up the levee. Up Twelfth Street to the levee went the patrol wagon on a run. A yell went up from a small crowd of people who had gathered quickly when they saw the purpose of the rapid action of the officers and the wagon. No. 8 did an unusual thing when it stopped at Fourteenth Street, and this attracted attention in the neighborhood. Sheriff Frank E. Davis and Deputy Thomas A. Fuller had boarded the train at the Second Street station and they were ready to receive the prisoner when Chief Egan and his men turned him over to them on the train. The entire party went as far as Cairo Junction to see that no attempt was made to make trouble there. At the Big Four crossing, two officers stood guard to see that no one boarded the train there to make trouble. Chief Egan and his officers returned on the Paducah train and Sheriff Davis and Deputy Fuller went on with the prisoner. Feared Trouble at Anna Fearing trouble at Anna, the train was stooped before Dongola was reached and Sheriff Davis and patty left the train. They are said to have gone on to Dongola and from there started overland, presumably headed for Mill Creek to board the Mobile & Ohio train. Messages were sent from Cairo to Anna apprising the people there that the negro had been put on No. 8, but while there were a number of people at the station when the train went through Anna it is not believed by Anna people that they would have made any trouble. It is believed that they were simply attracted there by curiosity. Mob Forms in Cairo About 9 o’clock last night a mob formed around police headquarters and demanded the prisoner. They were very insistent and would not believe that the prisoner had been taken away; they demanded to be shown. One of the number was allowed to enter the jail and see that it was empty, but that was not enough. The crowd still believed that he was there and they made a rush into the jail to see. They searched, but found no prisoner. Then they made a rush for the courthouse, believing that he might be in the county jail, but could not find him there, although allowed to make a search. Then the report that the prisoner had been taken to Mound City caused them to go out to Commercial Avenue and board an interurban car, filling it completely and then some of them, climbing on the __r. Of course, the prisoner was not found here.
Until a late hour at night a crowd __ around the
police headquarters. MOB SEIZED BIG FOUR FREIGHT TRAIN Compels the Conductor to Take Them to Karnak Three hundred men seized Big Four freight train No. 82 at 1:30 this afternoon in the yards and climbing over it compelled the conductor to take them to Karnak. As it is 27 miles to Karnak, the freight which does a local business, will not reach there until after the passenger train if it follows its schedule. The train crew was powerless to resist the mob. ` A great crowd gathered at the Big Four station this afternoon fully expecting that the negro would be brought down from Karnak by the mob. SHERIFF DAVIS AT KARNAK WITH PRISONER THIS MORNING Sheriff Frank Davis and Deputy Sheriff Thomas A. Fuller, with their prisoner, Will James, spent the night last night somewhere in the woods over east of Dongola, according to information that came to Cairo today from a dozen different sources. This morning it is reported that they were near Karnak on the Big Four Road, 27 miles north of Cairo. It is said that Sheriff Davis came into Karnak for breakfast. It is believed that they hoped to catch either a Big Four or a Chicago & Eastern Illinois train in that vicinity which would take them north to some place where the prisoner could be landed behind strong prison bars. When Sheriff Davis left Cairo last night he had no definite destination. He told Chief Egan that he would decide what he would do after he got ten or fifteen miles away from Cairo. He would try his best to reach some safe jail and would determine what one when he had time to think it out. It is evident that he feared trouble at Anna and Jonesboro and so leaving the train at Dongola struck out east through the woods. Joe Herrin, interurban conductor, who was hunting in the woods near Karnak, brought the news to Cairo this morning that he had seen Sheriff Davis there this morning. Karnak, where he was reported to be today, was formerly known as Oaktown. It is the station at the crossing of the Big Four and Joppa branch of the C. & E. I. road. When the news spread that the sheriff had the prisoner at Karnak, plans were formed for going to Karnak and taking the negro away from the sheriff and bringing him back to Cairo. Wild reports were current in Cairo all day today. One heard a new report every hour. It was common to hear that the negro had been taken away from the sheriff at Murphysboro, had escaped from the sheriff, had been taken by a mob and was being brought back to Cairo, etc. Groups of men gathered everywhere and that was the one topic of discussion. A Big Four freight train, which arrived at 3:45 this afternoon, brought the report that Sheriff Davis and his prisoner was seen this afternoon walking north on the railroad just south of Belknap, which is the first station above Karnak. The section foreman saw two men and a negro. One man was ahead and the other following the negro and they were walking some distance apart. When the freight passed along they saw no signs of the men. The freight train passed train No. 32, upon which the mob went to Karnak at Mound City. Woman with the Mob Report comes at 4 o’clock that the Big Four freight train passed Grand Chain at 3:35 with about 250 men aboard. There was a woman in the crowd and she was standing on a car waving her handkerchief as the train passed the village. The description was impossible owing to the speed of the train, except that the woman wore a long brown ulster and a scarf. JAMES DID NOT MAKE CONFESSION Negro Would Not Admit to the Officers that He Murdered Miss Pelley HOW HE WAS SPIRITED OUT OF THE CITY Plan Carried Out by the Officers Successful in Getting Prisoner Away from Mob Will James, alleged assailant of Miss Anna Pelley, did not make a confession last evening when confronted by the evidence by Chief Egan and State’s Attorney Wilson that he was lying when he told the story of his whereabouts. He was confronted with the statements of witnesses that he had left work before 6 o’clock last Monday evening and that he had called at the restaurant at Twenty-sixth and Commercial about 7 o’clock inquiring for the Green woman. This leaves the hour between 6 and 7 unaccounted for and the statements of James as to his whereabouts during that hour have proved false. To the end James refused to make any admission that would incriminate himself. Yesterday State’s Attorney Wilson searched every place between Elm Street and Commercial Avenue for the missing hand bag, the gold chain and the red cloth which Miss Pelley had with her when attacked. The search was most thorough along all the houses on Twenty-sixth Street. At the house at Twenty-sixth and Poplar where the Green woman lived, the state’s attorney searched every possible place where these things might be concealed even to the cistern under the house. State’s Attorney Wilson is satisfied that the articles will come to light and that when they do they will furnish a strong link in the line of evidence. Another Clue Found Chief Egan says that he has another bit of proof that James is the right man. The Cooper boy, son of the woman with whom James lodged, makes the statement that the gag used in Miss Pelley’s mouth was used by James as a pocket handkerchief. LAST RITES HELD OVER DEAD GIRL St. Patrick’s Church Crowded at Funeral of Miss Anna Pelley FLORAL OFFERINGS WERE IN GREAT NUMBER Deep Sorrow, Tender Sympathy and Wise Counsel Expressed by Father Downey at His Funeral Address Sorrowing hearts gathered in St. Patrick’s Church this morning to pay a last mark of respect to the life and character of Miss Anna Pelley, whose awful death Monday night has shocked Cairo as nothing has shocked this city in years. The large auditorium of the church was crowded with friends and sympathizers who joined in the solemn service for the death with tense earnestness that impressed one with the fact that all appreciated the martyrdom of the pure, beautiful life that was sacrificed to awaken the people of Cairo. The requiem mass was sung by the regular choir of St. Patrick’s Church with feeling and religious fervor. The service included two beautiful solos sung by Miss Myrtle Hambrick and Mr. Joe McNulty. The former, “Face to Face,” was peculiarly appropriate to the occasion and Mr. McNulty’s song, “Calvary,” reached every heart. There were no flowers in the church, but a vast number of floral designs were sent to the stricken household by loving friends of the murdered girl and of her family. It was startlingly evident that every soul present at this saddest of funerals felt the same horror and pity for Miss Pelley, her family and womankind in general in Cairo. Rev. Father Downey in a few words of earnestness, sympathy and wholesome advice, just what was needed at the time, closed with a fine tribute to the dead girl. What he said is published elsewhere. Business was practically suspended in the retail district this forenoon. Every person who could be spared attended the funeral. Pupkin’s store, where Miss Pelley was employed, did not open today until after the funeral. The cortege from the residence on Twenty-sixth Street to the church at Ninth and Washington Avenue included hundreds of people and the majority of them had known the deceased. The relatives and a few intimate friends occupied five carriages. Nearly all of the city and county officials attended the funeral in a body. The pallbearers were John J. O’Shea, George Fischer, M. J. Mahaffey, C. A. Pettit, Louis Oehler, Ed J. Walder, Isaac Lahue, John Meehan, E. J. Stuart, P. Kilcoyne. The casket was a beautiful white plush burial case. Many people came directly from their homes to the church, filling it to overflowing. As the benediction closed the mass, the great bell in St. Patrick’s tower began tolling a last farewell to one who had been a most devout communicant of the congregation. The funeral procession, headed by Mayor Parsons and the members of the council as honorary pallbearers, moved down Washington Avenue to Third Street, thence to Commercial Avenue to Second Street and the Central passenger station. The head of the procession had passed Sixth Street three squares away before the last of the people were out of the church. At the station, the casket was placed in a metal-lined cherry wood burial case and was then placed in the baggage car by the pallbearers, together with a wagonload of floral tributes, tokens from sorrowing friends. Several handsome, large pieces were among these. Mrs. Feith accompanied the party to Anna to direct the funeral there. A special coach had been provided and was attached to the 11:15 train to convey the relatives to Anna. The party will return here this evening at 6:35. Services were held in St. Mary’s Church at Anna. The remains were interred in the Anna Cemetery in the family burial grounds, where rest the remains of Miss Pelly’s parents, a sister, and a brother. WHAT FATHER DOWNEY SAID In his sermon at the funeral this morning, Father J. J. Downey spoke as follows: What shall I say to express your thoughts, your grief, and the sorrow that overwhelms you today? What shall I say in the presence of those honored remains to bring some consolation to so many broken hearts? What shall I say to express the sorrow of the people for this terrible crime? On Monday last everything was peace and happiness. In a few hours the hand of the assassin intervened and everything was turned into confusion and grief. Cairo has been unfortunate for the last two or three years. We have had here a series of abominable crimes. Human blood has flowed through the streets on more occasion than one. Widows and orphans cry aloud for redress, but cry in vain and why? Unhappy and unfortunate is the community that does not respect the laws of the land, and permit me to tell you that the laws will not be respected unless they are enforced. Honest judges and honest juries constitute the foundation of the peace and happiness of a people because they have the administration of the law, and when the law is justly administered, then it commands respect. Then every citizen bows his head to the majesty of the law. Nothing confers a more salutary effect on a community than the strict and just administration and strict observance of the law. Let every citizen take an interest in civic affairs; support men who are interested in the welfare and reputation of the city; support men with honest convictions, men who will punish every offender. Then our homes and our people are safe. Then we can breathe the free air of liberty and safety. Such dreadful crimes as that of Monday will be unknown to one people. Confidence will be restored, virtue will be respected, and peace and security will again reign in our midst.
The world has nothing superior to a virtuous and
upright young lady.
She is the light and comfort of the home.
She is the consolation of parents, she is the
guardian angel of the family.
She is the pride and honor of companions. Cairo Evening Citizen, Extra. Thursday, 11 Nov 1909: NEGRO PAYS PENALTY FOR RAPE AND MURDER Will James, confessed slayer of Miss Anna Pelley, who in the face of death is said to have implicated Arthur Alexander in his double crime, paid the full penalty for his awful crime at 9 o’clock tonight when he was first strung up to the steel arch at Eighth and Commercial, and in the full glare of a hundred electric lights and then shot to death because the rope which suspended him in the air broke. Taking the dead negro to the scene of the crime, a mile distant from the arch at Twenty-sixth and Elm Street, the crowd then made a huge bonfire and throwing the bullet riddled body on top the torch was applied and the crowd stood by and with cries and pistol shots added this chorus to the crackling of the flames. In his confession James is said to have made the statement that Alexander had the hand bag and necklace belonging to Miss Pelley. Dense Crowd Awaited Train An immense crowd of people were at the Union Station to see the train arrive and when the train from Paducah came in at 7:45 the crowd thought that it was the Big Four train and a chorus of cheers and whistles went up. The train was an hour later and when it arrived, the negro was taken from the train at Tenth Street and the crowd quickly took him over to the corner of Eighth and Commercial to string him up on the steel arch that spans the most important corner in the city. Negro Taken to Steel Arch As the crowd approached the arch a hundred pistols volleyed in the air. While arrangements were made for stringing him up, someone climbed up on the arch and turned on the electric lights. Time after time the negro was lifted up above the heads of the crowd in order that they might see him. A rope was secured and a man climbed up on the arch and lowered it so that the noose could be put around the negro’s neck. While this was going on, there was a steady roar that could be heard a block away and about the sound were the cries, “Burn him. Burn him.” The first rope broke. Then they dragged the negro up Eighth Street toward the levee and shot him to death in the middle of the block, then dragged the body up to Ohio Street and up to Tenth and getting a ladder for kindling wood they took the negro over to the Washington Avenue and up that street. Confessed to the Crime Before he was strung up, he was given a chance to confess and it is stated that he admitted the crime, implicating Arthur Alexander, one of the suspects arrested Tuesday. Where He Was Captured According to report gathered from members of the incoming mob, the advance guard of the mob overtook Sheriff Davis and Deputy Fuller about a mile and a quarter from Belknap, Ill., and took charge of the prisoner. A fusillade of shots served to bring the scattered hundreds of determined men together and the officers and prisoner were marched to Belknap station, where they boarded the southbound Big Four due here at 7:45 p.m. It was just about dusk when the capture was made and the mob had almost lost hope of finding the negro. The train was loaded to the step and every soul that could hang on to the railings were there, even on the engine. According to stories from the same source, Sheriff Davis is quoted as saying that wherever they appeared on the road with their prisoner, they were confronted by men armed with shotguns. They undoubtedly had strenuous night and day of dodging in and out through the woods. The crowd that left Cairo on the freight located the party and some stood watch while were summoned to the hiding place of the officers and their prisoner. There was no use of resisting the gang of determined men who surrounded the three. Sheriff Powerless to Save Negro When the crowd found the sheriff’s posse they were in the edge of a cypress swamp, The sheriff fired his revolver as the crowd approached, but that did not stop them a moment and they bore down on him and overpowered him. They took the guns away from the officers, but Sheriff Davis begged to be allowed to retain his gun and was permitted to do so. As the negro was taken off the train when Cairo was reached, the sheriff made another attempt to stay the crowd, but it was stemming a Niagara. As the crowd marched through Belknap to the station to take the train to Cairo, women came out of the house and hissed and spit at the negro. (Published on the front page was a three-column photograph with the caption “Scene of the Lynching.”—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 12 Nov 1909: PROMINENT CITIZENS ON CORONER’S JURY One Jury Passed on Both Cases of the Mob’s Victims State of Illinois, County of Alexander, S.S. In the matter of the inquisition on the body of Henry Salzner, deceased, held at Cairo, Illinois, on the 19th day of November, A. D. 1909. We, the undersigned jurors sworn to inquire into the death of Henry Salzner, on oath do find that he came to his death by injuries received from the hands of parties unknown to us. Joseph W. Wenger, Foreman Samuel White M. C. Lewis C. S. Borque H. S. Aisthorpe Elmer C. Owery State of Illinois, County of Alexander, S.S. In the matter of the inquisition on the body of William James alias Frog, deceased, held at Cairo, Illinois, on the 19th day of November, A. D. 1909. We, the undersigned jurors sworn to inquire into the death of William James alias Frog, on oath do find that he came to his death by injuries received from the hands of parties unknown to us. Joseph W. Wenger, Foreman Samuel White M. C. Lewis C. S. Borque H. S. Aisthorpe Elmer C. Owery Coroner McManus empaneled a jury of representative citizens this forenoon to inquire into the death of William James and Henry Salzner. It is a coincident that none of these men ever before served upon a coroner’s jury. They, Joseph W. Wanger, foreman; Samuel White, H. C. Lewis, C. B. Bourque, H. A. Aisthorpe and Elmer C. Owery. The remains of William James, a charred skull, was viewed at the undertaking establishment of L. S. Williams, at 1913 Poplar Street. The remains of Henry Salzner were viewed at the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine, at 908 Commercial Avenue. The jurors then went to the office of Dr. McManus to consider the facts presented to them and returned the verdicts in both cases in identically the same words. “Death by injuries received from the hands of parties unknown to us.” THE DUTY OF THE HOUR The citizens of Cairo have a duty to perform and that is to refrain from expressing themselves in regard to the experiences through which this city has passed during the past twenty-four hours. Opinions should be withheld. This is no time for giving vent to feeling. It is time for sober thought. No one wants to see the experiences of last night carried any farther. Enough blood has already been spilt. There is a very general feeling among the better element of the community that this double crime which was enacted last Monday night and this double execution which was enacted last night is the direct outcome of a careless, indifferent and defiant disregard for law in the city of Cairo. This naturally resulted in a long series of miscarriages of justice which wrought the public mind up to a pitch that caused an explosion when it was touched off last Tuesday morning. But without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins, and while it is terrible to feel that the innocent blood of this young lady had to be shed to awake the public conscience, it is the feeling of the better element in the opinion of The Citizen, that these events mark the beginning of a new era in Cairo, an era of law enforcement, but better still of law observance. If this is so, and it should be the hope of every citizen that it will be, then this is not the time for recrimination, of loud mouthing, of careless talk. There is another duty of good citizens, and that is to keep off the streets tonight so far as possible, and to refrain in any event from congregating in groups. No good can come from collecting on the streets. Such action will only make harder the duty of those selected to preserve order at this juncture. Confirming the order of the governor, I hereby notify all saloons keepers to keep their places closed until future notice. George Parsons, Mayor FEW EVIDENCES OF LYNCHINGS LEFT Scenes Where Mob Justice Was Executed Bear Few Marks Today UNDERTAKER REMOVED SKULL OF NEGRO Which Was Found This Morning Mounted on Pole near Last Night’s Funeral Pyre The bullet-riddled body of Henry Salzner was removed from the foot of the telephone pole at the south end of the grass plat which forms the dividing line between Sycamore Street and Washington Avenue, about 1:30 this morning on order of the coroner at request of relatives by Burke & Blaine. At daylight only a bloody spot upon the ground between the telephone pole and the concrete curb, which was also blood-stained, indicated that there had been a tragedy enacted at that spot during the dark hours preceding dawn. A guardsman of Co. C from Carbondale paced across the intersection of the two streets to prevent assembling of a crowd of curious sightseers. The spot selected by the mob for the execution of Salzner was a tall straight telephone pole also at the center of the intersection of Washington Avenue and Sycamore Street, just north of Center Street. It can be seen for a long distance up and down the streets. The intersection of Sycamore Street, which is 100 feet in width with the broad boulevard of Washington Avenue, gives ample space for assembling of thousands of people. The triangular grass plat in which the pole stands is known officially as block 52 in First Addition to City of Cairo. SCENE OF NEGRO’S BURNING Four squares north of the scene of the lynching of Salzner, Elm Street branches off from Washington Avenue at Twenty-fourth Street. One and a half squares up Elm Street an alley—the only one in that portion of the city—enters the street from the easterly side. It was in this alley about 75 feet from Elm Street that the mutilated body of Miss Anna Pelley was found last Tuesday morning. This morning a blackened spot in Elm Street opposite the alley was all that remained to mark the final act of the mob which executed in its own way the self-confessed negro murderers of the young woman. On that spot the body of Will (Froggie) James was burned. At the direction of Coroner McManus this morning, L. S. Williams, a negro undertaker, cleared away the ashes of the funeral pyre. There was nothing left of the body but the charred skull, which the undertaker found mounted upon an eight-foot pole standing upright against the fence of Candee Park at southeasterly corner of Twenty-fifth Street and Washington Avenue, not more than fifty yards from the spot where the body was burned. In the gutter near the alley there lay the blackened pieces of tin which had been oil cans last night. STORY OF THE SHERIFF’S LONG WALK After walking practically all night sometimes almost waist deep in mud and water, Sheriff Davis retired at midnight last night worn out by his long vigil. It was impossible to secure a conveyance at Dongola and the party struck out through the night in their effort to reach some railroad that would take them north. Three times they were lost entirely. They took the handcuffs off of James so that they would not attract any attention, and a part of the time, as they walked the railroad track, they walked far apart so as to appear to be tramps. It was early in the morning when Sheriff Davis went into Karnak, 27 miles north of Cairo, to get some food. The fact that he was recognized there by a Cairo street car conductor, Joseph Herrin, who was hunting in that vicinity led to the after results. The news was quickly brought back to Cairo and the crowd did not want to hear any more. They wanted to act. Everywhere through the country at every station there were people on the watch and the sheriff and his companions had to dodge these. Whenever they heard a train coming south they hid in the woods. Sheriff Davis says that he expected to get out of Belknap last night on a freight train for the north. When the crowd approached, the sheriff and his companions were all lying down on the ground in an effort to conceal themselves. WHEN THE MOB FORMED The mob formed early in the afternoon on Ohio Street. Various ways of getting the prisoner were discussed when the news of his being near Karnak was confirmed. It was suggested that automobiles be secured and the trip made there. This was abandoned and the next plan was to charter a train. Finally, the suggestion was made to go there on Big Four freight train No. 82 which left about 1:30 o’clock. A dash was made out Tenth Street and the train was boarded. About 300 men piled on the train in the caboose and on top of the train. It was two hours late as it is scheduled to leave at 11:30 o’clock. One woman was in the crowd standing on a car waving her handkerchief as the train passed through the stations where throngs stood waiting to learn what they could. The train reached the water tank just above Karnak soon after 4 o’clock and the crowd set out on foot up the railroad. It was a little after 5 that the capture was made. STORY OF SALZNER’S CRIME The crime for which Henry Salzner was indicted at the October term of the Alexander County circuit court was that of the murder of his wife, on the night of August 15th. The woman was found lying upon a mattress which served for a bed in her humble quarters in a shed like tenement on Sixteenth Street near Commercial Avenue. Circumstantial evidence showed that the young woman had been struck in the head with an ax, which was found in the room. Suspicion was directed to the husband, who had not been living with his wife for some time and had provided scant comfort for her and the youngest of their two children, a mere babe whose actions direct suspicion to his father. The circumstances were strengthened by a statement of the dying woman on Thursday, when she told her sister in the presence of another woman that, “Henry did it.” Salzner was indicted and had his case continued until the next term of court. SHERIFF DAVIS HEAD OF CITY Under Him Are Gen. Frank P. Wells of second Brigade and 500 Soldiers MAYOR PARSONS IS OUT OF A JOB Eleven Companies of Fourth Regiment on Duty to Preserve Order in the City Sheriff Frank E. Davis is at the head of the government of Cairo today. Under him are Gen. Frank P. Wells of Decatur, commanding the second Brigade of Illinois National Guard and eleven companies, numbering probably 500 men, all of the Fourth Regiment, besides Mayor George Parsons and the police force of Cairo. Since he asked Gov. Deneen for assistance, the governor sent the troops here to report to him. Major John T. Galbraith of the Third Battalion, Fourth Infantry, arrived from Carbondale at 3 o’clock and took charge of the situation under the sheriff. Co. C of Carbondale arrived at 6 o’clock. On a special train reaching Cairo just before noon were the following companies: Co. M. of Champaign Co. D of Paris Co. F of Mt. Vernon Co. G of Effingham Co. B of Newton Co. L of Olney Co. I of Vandalia Co. H of Shelbyville Co. A of Jerseyville Co. K of Cairo is already on duty, having summoned out late last night. These troops are here at the expense of the State of Illinois. WHY TROOPS ARE NEEDED. The reason why the soldiers are needed is because this double lynching has been so broadly heralded over the country that Cairo will be filled with strangers tonight. They will come in on every train. Not only will the curious come in, but pickpockets will flow to Cairo to work the crowds. The small police force would be as inadequate to handle the situation as they were to stem the tide of popular indignation last night. PLACES UNDER GUARD A guard was thrown around the court house last night and today one could only gain entrance by presenting a pass or telling what one’s business was. Guards were also thrown around the residence of Mayor Parsons, Chief of Police M. S. Egan, Jailer Lutz and Capt. W. P. Greaney and the guards were continued today. A guard was also stationed at the scene of the lynching. Mayor Parsons is said to have spent the night at the Halliday Hotel and Capt. Greaney and Alderman Cannon took their families there for the night. SALOONS ORDERED CLOSED Not a drink could be secured in any of the saloons today. They were closed tighter than they have been in years. Orders came from Gov. Deneen during the night to close them all up and the police made the rounds in the early hours of the morning and notified the proprietor’s or the men on duty of the governor’s orders. CAIRO QUICKLY QUIETED DOWN At midnight, after the most exciting hours in the history of the city of Cairo, the streets were as quiet as though nothing more than an excursion had occurred to bring out upon them an unusual number of people. The mob had dispersed, the citizens had returned to their homes and the thousands of strangers had begun to scatter in all directions. The busy spots were the telegraph offices, where all available operators had been pressed into service and the press of the world was clamoring for the story of the uprising of the hand of vengeance at the most southern point of Illinois. Cairo, the most maligned city in the United States, had furnished to the world a chapter of black history without a parallel. A slumbering conscience had been awakened by the most dastardly crime. It had arose in a fury of vengeful passion and not satisfied with wringing confession from a negro assassin of a virtuous young woman, the mob took into their own hands the meting out of swift and awful justice to another murderer, who in the county jail awaited a delayed trial at which would have been produced the dying statement of the wife who charged him with having struck her down, when she could no longer bear the inhuman treatment to which she had been subjected. It was the terrible and natural consequence of laxity of law enforcement. But while other cities have turned red with blood when its citizenship has been stirred as Cairo and surrounding country was stirred for two days culminating in last night’s events and while pillage and torch have added to the awfulness of the situation, Cairo was as calm after midnight last night as was the most peaceful community in the United States. Gov. Deneen and in fact the whole world, when they heard of what was going on, evidently believed that the Springfield rioting would be repeated in Cairo, but let it be said for the men who were at the head of last night’s lynchings, that they kept their tempers and not once did the mob which they led get beyond their control. We may differ as to the justification of last night’s events, but we can all congratulate ourselves that the crisis was passed safely, for we hope and believe the crisis is passed and that fears of the awful results of a race riot in Cairo was happily groundless. Cairo Evening Citizen, Extra, Friday, 12 Nov 1909: ALEXANDER TAKEN OUT OF CAIRO Special Train Under Guard of Two Companies Leaves at 4:35 O’clock TRAIN WAS TAKEN AT TWENTIETH STREET Negro Suspect Was Confined in County Jail—No Evidence Yet Found Against Him Arthur Alexander, implicated by Will James in the murder of Miss Anna Pelley, and who has been under cover for the past 48 hours to keep him from mob violence is now speeding north on a special train over the Illinois Central under guard of two companies of the Illinois National Guard. A special train left Twentieth Street at 4:35 o’clock this afternoon with the prisoner and the two companies aboard. Companies M of Champaign and G of Effingham were detailed as the special guard of the prisoner, who has been confined in the county jail all day. Unknown to the general public, these companies proceeded to the courthouse and took the prisoner and marching out Twentieth Street, quickly had the prisoner whisked out of town away from any danger of mob violence. Where he will be taken was not learned. In fact his destination was not divulged. The action was taken because it was believed that it would be unsafe to keep the prisoner in Cairo over another night, and serious trouble might occur and many innocent persons be killed. At the same time it was decided to let the public know that he was gone just as quickly as he had left the city, because it was believed that it would not be desirable to have innocent people in Cairo annoyed if not endangered tonight should another mob form to hunt for the prisoner. No evidence has been found against Alexander. State’s Attorney Wilson has been working on the case all day, but is yet unable to find a clue to connect him with the crime. GOVERNOR RECEIVES NEWS IN CHICAGO Given Rapid Orders for Dispatch of Troops to Cairo Chicago, Ill., Nov. 12.—Gov. Deneen was in Chicago and received the telegram from the sheriff of Alexander County stating that he could not preserve order at 10:30 o’clock last night. He immediately communicated with Springfield and directed acting Adjutant Frank S. Dickson to order Company K of the Fourth Infantry, Illinois National Guard, to report to Sheriff Davis immediately. Col. Richings J. Shand, commanding the Third Infantry, was ordered to Cairo from Springfield and departed on a midnight train. The telegram from Sheriff Davis to Gov. Deneen said that a mob had taken the negro from his custody and had lynched him. “Am unable to preserve order. Send troops,” read the telegram. At the Union League Club last night, Gov. Deneen said he had had no advance information from the officials at Cairo that assistance from the state authorities would be necessary and that the first intimation of trouble came to him in the telegram which he received last night.
“The state is ready to use every resource at its
command to preserve peace and protect life and property,”
said Gov. Deneen.
“Col. Shand
is on his way to Cairo to investigate the conditions and as
much of the military force as is necessary will be
dispatched when the facts are ascertained.” DETERMINED TO PRESERVE PEACE Personal Representative of Gov. Deneen Says Troops Here for that Purpose WILL REMAIN AS LONG AS NECESSARY Is All That They Will Say in Regard to the Situation—Saloons to Remain Closed Col. Frank P. Wells, commanding the Second Brigade of the Illinois National Guard, the highest military officer in Cairo today, and Col. Richings J. Shand of the Third Infantry, the personal representative of Gov. Deneen, are here to direct the efforts of the State of Illinois to maintain peace and order in the city of Cairo. The Citizen interviewed them this afternoon on the situation. “We have just arrived in the city,” said Gen. Wells and cannot make any statement at this time. We are simply trying to find out what the situation is here.” General Wells is a small man with a pleasant, manner, a level head and a determined appearance. He appears to be fully competent to meet the situation here. Col. Shand is connected with the adjutant general’s office at Springfield and is sent here by C. M. Tinney. Said Col. Shand to The Citizen: “The troops are down here to preserve peace, and we propose to do it. They will remain here as long as is necessary. How long that will be, we of course cannot say.” SOME OF SALOONS OPEN Because some of the saloon men failed to get the notification from the police last night of the governor’s orders to close, they were open this forenoon. They were promptly notified and closed up. Elsewhere Mayor Parsons has a notice, confirming the order of the governor. Express shipments of liquor were made today without hindrance, but the liquor was not allowed to remain standing on the express trucks at the depot as is the custom. The packages were kept in the express offices until the trains arrived upon which they were to be shipped. NEWSPAPER MEN HERE All of the metropolitan newspapers are represented in the city by staff men and photographers, and every bit of dope and every picture bearing in any way upon the story of the hour will be spread upon the front pages of the journals of the entire country for the rest of the week. One of the Cairo correspondents got orders from a Philadelphia paper today for all the pictures that he could send. SHERIFF DAVIS’ GRAPHIC STORY Tells Thrilling Tale of Attempt to Break Through to Place of Safety HOW CAIRO PARTY CAME UPON HIM Long March Through Woods Wednesday Night with Parties Everywhere Searching for Him Sheriff Frank E. Davis made this statement to The Citizen this afternoon: “There is very little for me to say except that I am in favor of law and order at all times, regardless of everything else. I was absolutely powerless to cope with the situation as it presented itself without endangering further life and causing further bloodshed. I believe that I prevented the mob from burning James alive at Belknap. They set fire to a deserted house in which we had previously taken shelter and wanted to throw him in the flames. “While we were resting in this house, I was notified by a citizen of Belknap that a special train was coming from both directions with a mob to take the negro. We were resting in the house hoping to take the afternoon passenger train on the Big Four which was due about 5 o’clock to go to Danville jail. When we heard that the trains were coming, we left the house and went two miles through cornfields into the timber and seated ourselves upon a log and were looking at our watches expecting that the crowd from Cairo would come up on the afternoon passenger train. We expected to get farther into the woods, but had to cross a clearing when we noticed three men coming along. We crouched in the weeds, when three other citizens came along. One of them had a gun. I rose to meet him and found that it was the man who had sold me the sardines at Karnak in the morning. The men passed by and we still crouched when we saw five men. One of them stood up on a stump and looked intently in our direction. Then he stepped down and we knew he was telling the other men that he had seen us. I went to him and said, “This man is in my custody and nobody has a right to molest him.” Then I saw Mr. Logan of Cox & Logan. He stood with his arms folded. I said, ‘Logan, if you hang this man—well, I don’t remember just what I said, but I begged him not to hang the negro.’ Logan said, ‘We don’t intend to hang him; we want to take him to Cairo so that he can get a speedy trial.’ Then five men fired their guns in the air and all around squads of men took up the signal and fired their guns in the air. At this signal men from all directions came running toward us and I began to recognize the Cairo crowd. Previous to that the men were all strangers to me except Mr. Logan. When the Cairo crowd gathered around us, two Cairo men came and attempted to take the negro. We hung on to him until we were overpowered and then as the march to Belknap began we followed after. Two or three struck the darkey in the face and I was pleading all along for them not to do so. When we reached the deserted house, it was afire and the crowd yelled, “Burn him alive.” Again I pleaded and one of the men who had been most insistent for mob violence came clear over on my side and he rendered me a great deal of assistance. “By the time that we had reached the depot, the crowd was pacified and they brought us food and water. At the suggestion of some of the number I selected a committee to take the prisoner into the depot to try to get a confession. I appointed six men in the crowd in whom I believed they would have confidence and they took him into the depot and interviewed him for half an hour. The crowd not only brought food and water to Mr. Fuller and myself, but to the darkey also. One of the crowd wanted me to turn my revolver over to him, but I refused. He tried to take it away from me and one man who sat next to me prevented. This was on the train coming down. I sat next to the prisoner all the way to Cairo. When we reached Cairo, the crowd, which was orderly all the way down, set up a cry, “Let’s get off at Sycamore Street.” They feared that the militia would be waiting at the depot. They were continually pulling at the bell cord and the train kept stopping. When they took the negro off the train, two men came in with a rope and put it over his neck. I took it off and one of them struck me. They put it over again and took the negro out of the car. As soon as I left the train, as the crowd was headed for Eighth and Commercial, I ran to the long distance telephone and telephoned to Gov. Deneen for assistance. This was before the negro had been hung. Within half an hour the governor’s secretary answered.” SHERIFF DAVIS’ GRAPHIC STORY Sheriff Davis gives this story of his experiences on the night of his get-away with the prisoner: “My first intention was to go to Centralia and I bought tickets for that station, but not at Cairo. Word came to me that a crowd was waiting at Anna and we got off the train at Dongola. We got off on the dark side opposite the station and started up a hill. Six passengers got off at the same time and led us to believe that they intended to follow us. As we went up the hill someone called to us and I found it was Mr. Neibauer. I told him the circumstances and asked if we could get a rig. He said that we could not, as the livery stable had burned two weeks ago. I asked him the road to Cypress and he told me. It was nine miles away. I followed his directions and got out about a mile when I heard a drum beat and thought that it was the purpose of gathering a crowd. Half a mile further on a man on horseback met us and spoke. Then half a mile further still we met another man on horseback and he spoke and as soon as he passed he spurred up his horse and started from Dongola as fast as he could go. Fearing that we would be followed, we left the road and took to the timber. We hoped to cut across the country to Cypress but encountered a creek, and turned to the north to find a ford. A wagon passed on the road and we heard sounds like trumpets and hounds and saw lights in the woods. I don’t know that they were after us, but we feared that they were. After the wagon passed, we again took to the big road and continued for several miles until we reached a fork in the road. We took the right fork and missed the road to Cypress although we did not know it at the time, not until 6 o’clock in the morning when we saw the signal lights on the C. & E. I. and found that it was Perks. It was then getting daylight and we inquired for a rig to take us to the Big Four hoping to catch the morning passenger north. We kept going all night because we feared to lie down lest we should oversleep. We got a wagon and a boy to take us to Rago and walked from Rago to Karnak, but missed the Big Four train. I left Mr. Fuller and the negro a mile below Karnak in the woods and went to the store to get some provisions. The postmaster in the store knew me; said that he had seen me at Carbondale. He asked me what I was doing and I said I was looking for timber. (I was looking for tall timber.) Then when he recognized me I told him I was looking for a man, and when he asked who, I said, ‘If I told you I wouldn’t be likely to find him.’ I bought some crackers and sardines and some soda and ate, and then bought some provisions for the others. I took it back to them and then we sat down in the woods. Then we started to make a circuit through the woods to Belknap, but were forced by water on either side of the railroad track to take the right-of-way. We walked in single file, quite a ways apart with the negro between us. He was not shackled as we did not want to arouse suspicion. Then we reached the deserted house, where we stopped to rest.” (Mr. Neibauer is likely Henry Julius Neibauer, a merchant in Dongola, Union Co., Ill. He was born 21 Feb 1865, in Union Co., Ill., and died 26 Oct 1951, in Dongola, Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) FOUR COMPANIES ARRIVED AT NOON Four companies of the Illinois National Guard arrived in Cairo via the Illinois Central Railroad at 12:20 p.m. today. All belonged to the Fourth regiment, as does Co. K of Cairo. The visiting guardsmen compose Co. A from Casey, Co. B, from Champaign, Co. G from Effingham and Co. I. from Vandalia. Co. C from Carbondale arrived at 6 a.m. The presence of six companies of soldiers in Cairo today is really a somewhat grotesque situation. A more peaceful community would be difficult to find, nevertheless Cairo will enjoy entertaining the gallant soldiers. Ohio Street this afternoon presents much the same appearance as it did when trainloads of troops were passing through daily at the time of the Spanish-American War, and the soldiers attracted equally as much attention. STORY OF WILDEST NIGHT CAIRO EVER EXPERIENCED Will James, Negro, and Henry Salzner, White, Hanged by Mob BODIES RIDDLED WITH BULLETS Negro’s Dead Body Then Placed on Top of Pile of Wood and the Torch Applied In the wildest night that Cairo ever knew, two men met death in expiation of crimes that they are believed to have committed, as foul crimes as were ever committed by man; the entire soldiery of the Fourth Regiment was ordered to Cairo by Gov. Charles S. Deneen, practically putting Cairo under martial law, and every liquor establishment in the whole city was ordered closed until further notice by the same high authority. That pillage and the torch was not added to the horrors of the night is a matter that Cairo can at least return most grateful thanks. Mob spirit ruled, but unlike the mob at Springfield, it was a mob determined upon a certain course and when that had been accomplished it was done. From the time that the Big Four train arrived about 8:45 o’clock until 11:45, for three solid hours, the mob held its sway. After that, for the rest of the night, Cairo was far more quiet and orderly than upon an ordinary night, the streets deserted and one could have walked over this entire city and not have been molested in the least. When the Work Began News reached Cairo shortly after 6 o’clock in the evening that Will James, who was believed to have committed the assault upon Miss Anna Pelley, would be brought to Cairo on the Big Four passenger train; that he had been taken from the sheriff and his deputy, Thomas A. Fuller, near Belknap, shortly after 5 o’clock in the evening. The news spread like wildfire over the city and an immense crowd was waiting at Union Station for the arrival of the train. Another great crowd gathered at North Cairo to meet the train as it entered the city. The train was delayed an hour. The arrival of the Paducah train over the Illinois Central caused the crowd to set up a wild cheer. They thought it was the Big Four train. They cheered and whistled as the lights of the train flashed into view behind the big gas tank of the gas company. Then the sounds quickly died down as the train passed on around to Central Station. When the Big Four train did arrive, there was another shout, but the train crew shouted that the negro and the mob which claimed him as its captor had left the train at Tenth Street. Then there was a sight that Cairo never saw before and it is to be hoped never will. There was a wild rush up Washington Avenue for Eighth Street. The crowd by common consent accepted the report that James was to be hung from the steel arch at Eighth and Commercial Avenue. Washington Avenue was filled from side to side, the entire width of the 100-foot street of one mass of men, women and children. When Eighth Street was reached, the crowd met the mob from the train and one solid mass of humanity swept through that thoroughfare one block east to the steel arch. As they neared the arch, hundreds upon hundreds of men drew their revolvers and fired into the air. Volley after volley was fired, the barking of the guns, the flashes of fire and the shouts of the people making a picture that will linger in the memory of those who saw it for the balance of their lives. Reaching the arch, there was a delay, The crowd formed one dense mass at that corner. Few could see the negro, but everyone knew that he was in the center of the throng. A street car stood on the track on Commercial Avenue just north of the street intersection. It was quickly sought as a vantage point from which to view the proceedings. The trolley rope hung in full view of the crowd and with common voice hundreds shouted, “Give them that rope.” Other cries during this time were “Burn him! Burn him!” One man climbed up the iron post at the corner nearest the Alexander County Bank and a shout went up “Turn on the lights.” The switch box where the incandescent lights are controlled is at that corner. He did not turn them on, but later on the lights were flashed on and their light threw a glare that revealed the great crowd packed in that street intersection. Another man climbed up another post and a rope was lowered in readiness to raise the negro up and make him pay the penalty for what the crowd fully believed was his foul crime. Occasionally James was raised up so that even those on the outskirts of the crowd saw his head and shoulders all bound up with the ropes that held him. A dry goods box was accrued for a scaffold and the rope that dangled from the steel arch overhead was put around his neck and an attempt was made to haul him up. But the rope was not strong enough to sustain his weight and it broke. Then he was dragged toward the river and a volley of shots fired into his body that ended his miserable life. It was the apparent intention of throwing him in the Ohio, but the crowd wanted to see him burn, and so the crowd started up the levee to Twelfth, then west and over to Washington Avenue. As the crowd continued its march up toward the scene of the crime for which James had paid the full penalty, the crowd gathered boards and other inflammable material as it went. As the courthouse was passed, another shout went up with cries of Salzner’s name which must have sent him cowering into the farthest corner of his cell. When the crowd reached the alley where Miss Pelley’s body was found the fire was laid and upon it was thrown the body of James. It was right in the mouth of the alley. Coal oil was procured and poured over the pile and a young lady was given the opportunity of setting fire to the mass. It was when the embers were dying out that the most disgraceful feature of the whole evening was enacted. There was a clamor for gruesome souvenirs of the lynching. Someone cut off James’ head and thrusting a stake into the mouth, struck it in the ground and left it standing here. Another cried, “Cut his heart out” and suiting the action to his words slashed into the partially charred trunk of the negro carved out his heart and cut it into bits and passed it out to the crowd who grabbed for the gruesome bits and carried them off wrapped up in pieces of newspaper. Someone cut off one of his feet and bore it away as a great prize. His bones were broken up and eagerly seized. Some of this was done before Salzner was hanged and some of it afterward, when members of the mob were on their way home. But the crowd was not done. There was then a rush for the courthouse. “Let’s get Salzner,” was the cry. Salzner was locked up in the county jail awaiting trial for the murder of his wife. He is a white man and a son of William Salzner. When a few of the crowd, determined men, gained entrance to the jail without knowledge of Sheriff Davis, who, weary from his long hard tramp through the woods and swamps of Union, Pulaski and Johnson counties during the previous 24 hours, sat in his office over the jail, talking with E. W. Thielecke, editor of the Bulletin. The sound of blows aroused the sheriff and going to investigate, he found a crowd breaking down the wooden door which leads from the jail corridor into the narrow vestibule around the steel cells of the jail. The sheriff remonstrated, but the blows did not stop. He called for volunteers to help him, but the crowd was too busily engaged. Powerless to prevent the battering down of the jail door, he was surrounded and prevented from in any way interfering. He states that he had tried by telephone to reach Deputies Thomas A. Fuller and Patrick Mahoney, and Thomas W. Gannon, but no one was within telephone call at that hour of the night when such stirring scenes were being enacted upon the streets. The wooden door of the jail offered little resistance, but the steel door of the cell was a different matter, and blow after blow from a sledge hammer was required to break it down. All of this time Salzner was waiting a doom which he knew to be certain. When the door finally yielded the prisoner was taken out. His face was ashen and he presented a picture of the most abject terror. He was quickly taken out of the court house yard and started up the street. The crowd however was thoughtful enough to arrange that no other prisoners locked up there should make their escape and notified Sheriff Davis to take charge of the jail so as to prevent a possible jail delivery. Taking Salzner up to the intersection of Washington Avenue and Sycamore Street, at Twenty-first , a rope, this time a strong one, was secured and put around his neck. He was given time to make a confession, but protested his innocence and blamed his sister for the crime. Then he begged for a chance to pray, and standing there in that awful scene he lifted up his voice to the Almighty for peace and salvation for his soul. While he did so, the crowd stood with uncovered and bowed heads. But it was not for long. They grew impatient and cutting his almost incoherent prayer short, they pulled him up into the air. A volley of bullets was fired into his body and one of them cut the rope which hung him suspended in two, and he fell to the ground. But the mob was not satisfied. Another volley was fired into him as he lay prostrate upon the earth. Then the savage natures of his slayers was manifested. Someone slashed Salzner’s throat and another grabbed the rope around his neck and cut it into souvenirs for the crowd. Then the body was left lying upon the ground and an hour later, upon orders from the dead man’s father, it was taken in charge by Undertakers Burke and Blaine. STATEMENT OF SHERIFF DAVIS Sheriff Davis was sitting in his office talking to E. W. Thielecke, editor of the Bulletin, when he heard a noise of hammering in the jail underneath. He says that he had no deputies there as they had all gone off and left. He went down into the jail and found a mob made up principally of young fellows hammering on the outside wooden door that gives access to the steel cells of the jail. He told them to stop, that enough had been done already and called for volunteers to help him protect the prisoner. The sheriff says that no one responded and that he was surrounded and unable to resist. As they took Salzner out he begged for time to pray for the forgiveness of his soul. Sheriff Davis says that he wired Gov. Deneen after James had been hung and asked for troops and that the Governor wired him that he would send the militia at once. GOVERNOR WIRED CAPT. GREANEY Capt. W. P. Greaney of Co. K received a dispatch from Gov. Deneen last night as follows: “Sheriff Davis reports a condition of disorder with which he is unable to cope. Order out your company at once and report to him. Advise me of your action.” Capt. Greaney stated to the Citizen that he mobilized his company at the Armory and was ready for orders. He stated that he did not believe that there was any further danger to life, but that he and his men stood ready to protect property in case further trouble broke out. FORMER RESIDENT DIED Mrs. Jane Webb of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly a well-known citizen of Cairo, Ill., died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sidney Love in Poplar Bluff. Another daughter, Mrs. Camille Peres of New Orleans, La., passed through Cairo Thursday to be present at the funeral. (H. Watson Webb married N. Jane Hacker on 15 Apr 1850, in Union Co., Ill. The death certificate of Mollie E. Love, of 442 N. Main St., Poplar Bluff, Mo., states she was born about 1858, in Cairo, Ill., the daughter of H. W. Webb, a native of New York, and Jane Hacker, a native of Illinois, died 7 Jan 1938, of angina pectoris, at her home in Polar Bluff., widow of Sidney Albert Love. The informant for the certificate was Mrs. Kate Peres of Poplar Bluff, Mo. G. W. Chellet, 25, married Kate L. Webb, 19, of Cairo, Ill., on 17 Dec 1877, at the house of Mrs. Simons in Union Co., Ill. George Walter Chellet was born 17 Aug 1852, in New Orleans, La., according to his birth certificate, the son of Joseph Chellet and Ottavia George, and died 27 Apr 1890, in New Orleans, La., according to his death certificate. The 1900 census of Bienville Street, Ward 4, New Orleans, La., lists the following family: Kate Chellet, born in February 1858 in Illinois, widow, owns home, mother of one child; Fred Chellet, son, born in March 1881 in Illinois, photographer. According to his birth certificate, Louis Camille Peres was born 10 Mar 1857, in New Orleans, La., the son of Desire Peres and Ernestine Josephine Heoremans. The 1910 census of Clark Street, Ward 3, New Orleans, La., records the following household: Louis C. Peres, 53, married 10 years, born in Louisiana, proprietor of a drug store; Kate Peres, 52, married twice, mother of one child, one living, born in Illinois. Her marker in Poplar Bluff City Cemetery reads: Jane Webb Oct. 10, 1829 Nov. 10, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 13 Nov 1909: ARTHUR ALEXANDER IN JAIL TODAY AT CHAMPAIGN Under Guard of Company M, Which Left Here Last Evening CHAMPAIGN POLICE WATCHING TRAINS And Will Arrest Suspicious Characters Arriving on Incoming Trains Champaign, Ill., Nov. 13.—Mayor Tucker today ordered Chief of Police Keller to watch every incoming train and make all suspicious characters give an account of themselves. If they are suspected of coming for the purpose of stirring up violence against Alexander, they will be immediately lodged in jail. SPECTACULAR SCENE MARKED REMOVAL Of Negro Arthur Alexander from County Jail Friday One of the most dramatic scenes in the exciting events of the past few days in Cairo was the removal of the negro Arthur Alexander from the county jail at 4 o’clock last evening. The removal had been carefully planned and was carried out with military precision. Arrangements had previously been made for a special train over the Illinois Central to be in readiness at Twentieth Street. A few minutes before three companies of militia took their positions, one in the lead, one in the rear and one dividing to leave a passageway for the prisoner. Under guard of Deputy Sheriffs J. H. Woodward and Peter Thooman, Alexander was brought out of the jail and the orders were given to march and in this formation the one hundred and fifty odd boys in khaki marched out Twentieth Street to the Ohio levee, where the train was quickly boarded. Although it was planned to leave Cairo at 4:35 o’clock, the special twain with two of the three companies aboard, was actually underway at 4:31 o’clock. Those who happened to be in the vicinity of the court house say the scene was one of the most interesting and spectacular that they have ever witnessed. THRILLING EXPERIENCES OF SOLDER BOYS Who Took Arthur Alexander Away from Cairo Friday According to the members of Co. G of Effingham, who accompanied the negro Arthur Alexander as far as Effingham and returned this morning, they had a thrilling experience throughout the run. A crowd followed the militia from the courthouse over to the special train at Twentieth and the levee and shouted at the soldiers and shook their fists at them as they boarded the train. When Alexander was hustled onto the rear of the train, and the soldiers were all aboard, the train pulled out and flew up the track. All of the curtains were pulled down and there were no lights on the train. The train had the absolute right-of-way and made only stops for water and to change engines. Orders were given to allow no one to board the train and two men who were detectives came very near being bayonetted as they climbed aboard. The guard detailed to protect the car platforms would have thrust the men through if they had insisted on pushing through without very rapidly producing their credentials. A crowd gathered at Centralia, but were not given an opportunity to make any trouble. The Effingham company left the train at Effingham and took the first train back, reaching Cairo again at 4 o’clock this morning. They were tired out from their long day, having covered the distance between Cairo and Effingham three times within fifteen hours. STATEMENT BY MAYOR PARSONS “Cairo, Ill., Nov. 12, 1909. As a climax to the pent up feeling resultant from last Monday night’s horrible murder of Miss Annie Pelley while on her way home from work at about 6:30 p.m., a mob of several thousand put to death on last evening a colored man named William James, who was held as her slayer. In their further violence they attacked the county jail, secured a white prisoner named Henry Salzner, held on the charge of wife murder, and hung him to a telegraph pole near the jail. “Incident to the lynching of last night the community has been in a turmoil over the recent tragedy of Miss Pelley and in connection with several previous murders, none of which have resulted in any reasonable punishment being meted out by the courts, so that the temper of the populace was aroused to a pitch which has resulted in overpowering and ignoring the authority and efforts of officials who sought to have the law enforced and justice dealt in a legal manner. “Acting in conjunction with the county officials, all care and precaution was made to find and hold the prisoner James. The occasion of his sudden fate on last evening was one where the public sentiment became so strong that its outburst was so vehement that legal authority at hand was powerless to check or allay its acts. “The police department of the city has done and will continue to do all within its power to bring to justice all guilty parties connected with the dastardly murder of Miss Pelley on Monday evening last. SEVEN COMPANIES OF MILITIA GO Left on Regular Train This Afternoon Over Illinois Central THREE COMPANIES REMAIN ON DUTY Saloons Ordered by Gov. Deneen to Remain Closed Until Tuesday Seven companies of the Fourth Regiment were ordered home today and left on the regular train over the Illinois Central at 2:35 p.m. Three companies remain on duty, G of Effingham, H of Shelbyville and K of Cairo. Col. C. E. Ryman will be in command of the troops. Col. Shand will remain as the representative of Gov. Deneen but, Gen. Wells left this afternoon.
Gov. Deneen
also ordered today that the saloons remain closed until
Tuesday.
CITY LIABLE TO SUM OF $5,000 SHERIFF’S REMOVAL UP TO GOVERNOR Provided He Believes He Did Not Do All in His Power to Protect Prisoner The city of Cairo is liable to an amount not to exceed $5,000 for the death of Henry Salzner at the hands of the mob last Thursday night. The law provides that the surviving spouse, lineal heirs, adopted children or anyone dependent upon the victim of the mob may recover as damages from the city or county any sum not exceeding $5,000. Salzner left two little children as heirs and they may look to the city of Cairo, where the lynching occurred, for such financial assistance to carry them through life as the mob deprived them of when they took their father. The fact that Salzner was under indictment for the murder of his wife and might have been legally executed, in which event they would have been deprived of his support, has no bearing upon the case, nor has the further fact that he never provided them with a decent living. (The 1910 census of Sixteenth Street, Ward 4, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family, which may include the children of Henry Salzner: William M. Salzner, 52, born in Germany, immigrated in 1870, naturalized citizen, hide and fur merchant; Emily Salzner, wife 53, married 36 years, mother of 5 children, 3 living, born in Illinois; Fred W. Salzner, son, 25, born in Illinois, hide and fur merchant; Fred A. Salzner, grandson, 3, born in Illinois; William H. Salzner, 2, grandson, born in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter) James Left No Heirs Had William James left any wife or heirs, the city would be liable for another $5,000, but the negro women with whom “Frog” stayed, none of them claimed to be his wife and he had no children that anyone knows of. Sheriff‘s Removal up to Governor The statement that automatically when a prisoner is taken away from a sheriff and lynched, the law removes him from office and installs the coroner as his successor, is incorrect. The law provides that when a prisoner is taken from a sheriff and lynches and the governor believes that he did not do all in his power to protect the prisoner, that the governor shall issue a proclamation declaring the office of sheriff vacant. In that event the coroner becomes sheriff by right of succession until the office can be filled by a special election. Sheriff Given Hearing But the sheriff still has a legal right to be heard. Within ten days from the date of the lynching the sheriff may file a petition asking for reinstatement and give notice to the state’s attorney and to the attorney general of that fact, when the governor may reinstate the deposed sheriff in office. SALZNER’S REMAINS TO BE BURIED AT ANNA Funeral Will Be Held Sunday Morning from Family Residence The remains of Henry Salzner, second victim of the vengeance of Thursday night’s mob, will be buried at Anna Sunday afternoon. Perhaps it is the irony of fate that three days after a sad concourse of people followed the remains of Miss Anna Pelley on the Illinois Central train at 11:15 which took them to Anna, another corpse, a victim of avenging hands which struck down Miss Pelley’s slayer, will take the same train and go to the same destination to perform the last rite that mortals can pay to the earthly remains of the departed. The funeral will be held at the family residence, No. 226 Sixteenth Street, at 9:30 a.m. (His marker in Anna City Cemetery reads: Woodmen of the World Memorial Henry A. Salzner Jan. 11, 1879 Nov. 11, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) CAIRO WAS QUIET ALL LAST NIGHT Only Presence of Troops Attracted Many Upon the Streets Where Thursday night a mob was surging through the street in front of the courthouse and battering down the doors of the jail, last night several hundred boys in khaki were marching and countermarching while the courthouse yard was dotted with tents, which will form the lodging place of Illinois’ citizen soldiery for the next several days. There was no excitement on the streets last night, but the sudden appearance of so many soldiers naturally attracted many persons wherever they were stationed. This was the case around the courthouse, where Gen. Wells has established his headquarters. An itinerant preacher was haranguing a crowd directly opposite the courthouse and Gen. Wells detailed an officer to go over and listen to his talk to see if it was in the least inflammatory. The preacher was exhorting the crowd and drawing a moral from the events of Thursday. He just started in to say: “Now, I would not for a moment compare you to that vile wretch—” when the officer tapped him on the shoulder and asked him to stop. He made an explanation to the crowd and brought his sermon to a hasty close while several in the crowd cried, “Keep on.” With one stroke of the pen Gov. Deneen made Cairo anti-saloon territory and last night every saloon was tightly closed and not a drop of liquor was to be obtained in the saloons. Some of the saloons were dark, while others were lighted and their blinds drawn revealing the deserted interior. ALEXANDER TAKEN OUT OF CAIRO Special Train Under Guard of Two Companies Departed at 4:35 Friday TRAIN WAS TAKEN AT TWENTIETH STREET Negro Suspect Was Confined in County Jail—No Evidence Yet Found Against Him Arthur Alexander, implicated by Will James in the murder of Miss Anna Pelley and who had been under cover for the past 48 hours to keep him from mob violence, was taken away on a special train of the Illinois Central under guard of two companies of the Illinois National Guard. A special train left Twentieth Street at 4:35 o’clock Friday afternoon with the prisoner and the two companies aboard. Companies M of Champaign and C of Effingham were detailed as the special guard of the prisoner, who had been confined in the county jail all day. These companies proceeded to the courthouse and took the prisoner and marching out Twentieth Street, quickly had the prisoner whisked out of town away from any danger of mob violence. The action was taken because it was believed that it would be unsafe to keep the prisoner in Cairo over another night, and serious trouble might occur and many innocent persons be killed. No evidence has been found against Alexander. State’s Attorney Wilson has been working on the case all day, but is yet unable to find a clue to connect him with the crime. LOGAN WAS NOT LEADER OF MOB Report of Conversation Between Him and Sheriff Shows That He Was not There for That Purpose In the story of Sheriff Davis’ experiences of Wednesday night and Thursday, Sheriff Davis said that Mr. Logan of Cox & Logan was the first Cairo man who reached him at Belknap, where the mob overtook the sheriff. The reference to Mr. Logan brings him into such prominence that he feels that some might think that he was one of the leaders of the mob. Mr. Logan says that he was quoted correctly when, after Sheriff Davis had begged him not to hang the man, he replied, “We don’t want to hang him. We want to take him to Cairo so that he can get a speedy trial.” FORMER CAIROITE DEAD AT COBDEN Mrs. Peter Herrin of Cobden, Ill., died at her home there Friday morning. She was seventy-five years old and an old resident of Cobden. She is survived by her husband and several children and grandchildren. She was an aunt of Mrs. W. S. Dewey, Mrs. Cora Cotter and Mrs. S. G. Richardson of Cairo. She formerly lived in Cairo. Mrs. Cora Cotter, Mrs. Dewey and Mrs. S. G. Richardson will attend the funeral. (Charles Vincent Herin, 31, born in Jonesboro, Ill., cooper, son of Peter Herin and Sarah Jestus, married 3rd on 23 Mar 1894, in Cobden, Union Co., Ill., Mrs. Sideria Margaret Tweedy, 30, born in Cobden, daughter of Joseph A. Morrison and Mary J. Stapleton. Kate Herin, 17, born in Cobden, Ill., daughter of Peter Herin and Sarah Justice, married on 25 Apr 1894, in Cobden, Union Co., Ill., John Christian Nordling, 24, bank clerk, born in Anna, Ill., son of Christian Nordling and Fredricka Hess. The following family is recorded in the 1900 census of Cobden, Union Co., Ill.: Peter Herrin, born in October 1837 in France, barrel manufacturer; Sarah M. Herrin, wife, born in October 1837 in Tennessee, married 42 years, mother of 7 children, all living; Henry Herrin, son, born in August 1871 in Illinois, cooper; Nellie Herrin, daughter, born in November 1881 in Illinois. Her marker in Cobden Cemetery reads: Peirre Herin Oct. 28, 1832 July 4, 1918 Sarah M. Herin his wife Oct. 28, 1837 Nov. 12, 1909 Henry Herin their son Aug. 15, 1871 Dec. 5, 1901.—Darrel Dexter) Mrs. Thomas Cotter, Mrs. W. S. Dewey and Mrs. Sam Richardson left this afternoon for Cobden, called by a message announcing the death of their aunt, Mrs. Peter Herin. The funeral will occur Sunday. LeBLOCK STUDIO HAS FINE LYNCHING VIEWS The LeBlock studio, 209 Eighth Street, has the most and best views of scenes connected with the lynching of Will James, negro, and Henry Salzner, white, and other points of interest connected with these cases, that have probably ever been taken anywhere in a like experience. There are nearly two dozen different views, some of which are the mob scene at the lighted arch where James was lynched; the spot where he was lynched, showing the remains of his ashes and the alley opposite where his heinous crime was committed; the pole where Salzner was hanged; the battered cell; the house where the hounds tracked James; the train on which the mob left for Karnak; photo of James and many others. It is positively unable to identify any of crowd, so that no one need have any fear of being identified and connected with the lynching, this precaution was taken by Mr. Leonard. The photo of the crowd at the arch taken by prolonged time exposure and not by flashlight. These photographers made no flashlight pictures. The pictures are all clear prints and Messrs. Leonard and Blockley can hardly supply the demand that is being made for them. SUGGESTS MONUMENT TO MISS PELLEY Prominent Citizen Thinks Scene of Her Death Should be Marked A prominent citizen today suggested to The Citizen that a popular subscription be started to mark the scene where Miss Pelley lost her life, as a testimonial from the people of Cairo of their deep sorrow over her awful death and as a standing reminder to the vicious element of the community that Cairo will not tolerate a repetition of such crimes. He suggests that ten-cent subscriptions be made so that everyone can contribute to the fund. He adds: “As the circumstances of her death are the most atrocious in the world’s history, it would be a lasting memorial to the poor girl’s spotless purity of character.” FUNERAL NOTICE. Salzner—Funeral services will be held over the remains of the late Henry Salzner at the family residence, No. 226 Sixth Street, Sunday morning, Nov. 14, at 9:30 o’clock. Remains will be taken on the Illinois Central train leaving at 11:15 a.m. for Anna, where interment will be made. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 15 Nov 1909: GOVERNOR NOT TO OUST SHERIFF Informed Sheriff Davis by Long Distance Telephone to That Effect This Morning TROOPS WITHDRAW THIS FORENOON When Sheriff Informed Governor There Was No Further Need for Their Presence Governor Charles S. Deneen has not removed Sheriff Frank E. Davis from office and has no intention of doing so. This he stated to the sheriff over the long distance telephone this morning. He said that the law in regard to the matter was not mandatory, but that he would look it up a little more thoroughly and inform himself as to its requirements. The report was first given out that automatically when a prisoner was taken from a sheriff and lynched that he was removed from office and the coroner installed in his place. Then it was reported that the law did not act automatically but that it was mandatory upon the governor to declare the office vacant. What the law does provide is that if the governor believes that the sheriff did not do all within his power to protect the prisoner, that he may issue a proclamation declaring the office vacant, when the coroner takes charge. But the sheriff even then has a right to a hearing. Gov. Deneen however appears to be thoroughly satisfied that Sheriff Davis could not have done more under the circumstances. Sheriff Davis also informed Gov. Deneen that all was quiet here, that order had been restored, that there were no further need of troops, and that the governor could remove them at his pleasure. Gov. Deneen accordingly issued orders at once and the Effingham and Shelbyville companies left Cairo on the Illinois Central at 11:15 o’clock this forenoon. ELCO ODD FELLOW DIED AT TAMMS Ed S. Miller died at Tamms at noon Sunday after a long illness. He was 38 years of age and had been employed as a yardman by the Mobile & Ohio railroad at Tamms. The deceased leaves a wife and two children. Mr. Miller was a member of the Elco Lodge I. O. O. F. The funeral will be held Tuesday and the remains interred in Hazelwood Cemetery near Elco. WILL YOU GIVE TO ERECT A MONUMENT TO MISS PELLEY Miss Zanone’s Fund, $82.50 The Citizen, 5.00 The suggestion made in The Citizen Saturday evening that a fund be raised by popular subscription to erect a memorial to the late Miss Anna Pelley, has been endorsed by Mrs. Louis Zanone, who, with the consent of the contributors, asks that the fund raised by herself to be used in assisting in the prosecution of Henry Salzner be turned over to the erection of a monument to the memory of the dead girl. Mrs. Zanone finds that she is unable to return this money to the donors because in many causes they did not put down their names, and in other cases they have left the city, so that she believes that no better use could be put of the sum, $82.50, than to give it toward such an end. If, however, anyone who gave toward the fund desires his money back, Mrs. Zanone asks The Citizen to state that they should apply to her at once. It is felt by very many that it would be very appropriate to have some permanent monument in Cairo as a testimonial of the feeling the citizens of Cairo have for the dead girl, and to that end, The Citizen will receive subscriptions with the understanding that when a sufficient fund is raised a committee of representative men and women of the community be named to take charge of the fund and carry out the wishes of the contributors. There seems to be a very strong objection on the part of the residents of that vicinity of the crime to a reminder of the awful scenes which were enacted there last week. Their wishes should be respected. But some testimonial of the esteem which Cairo has for the dead girl, some tribute to her memory, is timely and for that reason the fund is started in order to allow the public to pay this tribute to her. All who desire to contribute can send their names to The Citizen and leave their money with the cashier and a receipt will be given for the amount. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 16 Nov 1909: WILL YOU GIVE TO ERECT A MONUMENT TO MISS PELLEY Miss Zanone’s Fund, $82.50 The Citizen, 5.00 E. A. Smith, $15.00 While the people of Cairo desire to respect the wishes of the relatives of the late Miss Anna Pelley in regard to the location of a monument to her memory and since they express the wish that such a monument be placed upon her grave at Anna, yet there is a feeling that in some way that there should be in this city a memorial to her memory. One of the suggestions made is that a memorial window be placed in St. Patrick’s Church. The Citizen asked Father J. J. Downey in regard to the matter this morning and he expressed himself entirely in accord with the suggestion and that his parish would be perfectly willing to have the memory of the dead girl perpetuated in such a manner. The Citizen believes that out of many suggestions may come one that will meet with the entire approval of the public. All who desire to contribute can send their names to The Citizen and leave their money with the cashier and a receipt will be given for the amount. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 17 Nov 1909: Mrs. Kate Davidge, wife of Charles Davidge of this city (Mound City), died Monday morning at 2 o’clock after an illness of several months. She is survived by her husband, two daughters and one son. The funeral was held this afternoon from the residence and interment in Masonic Cemetery at Olmsted. Rev. Monroe conducted the funeral services. (Charles Davidge married Kate Bayne on 8 Feb 1877, in Pulaski Co., Ill. The 1880 census of Ohio Precinct, Pulaski Co., Ill., records the following family: Charles Davidge, 26, born in Illinois, farmer; Kate Davidge, wife, 24, born in Kentucky; Nancy Davidge, 2, daughter, born in Illinois; Cornelia Davidge, 1, daughter, born in Illinois. The 1900 census of the same precinct records: Charles Davidge, born in December 1852 in Illinois, farmer; Kattie B. Davidge, born in September 1857 in Kentucky, married 23 years, mother of 4 children, all living; Neal Davidge, daughter, born in March 1879 in Illinois; Mathew Davidge, son, born in July 1881 in Illinois; Eafe Davidge, son, born in January 1883 in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter) TOWN SENDS ITS CONGRATULATIONS A prominent business man yesterday received an unusual post card. It bears a picture of a saucy looking pup and the remains of a rag doll with the inscription: “We’ve had a ripping time.” On the reverse side of the card is written “Town sends congratulations on good job.” The official seal of the town is embossed upon the card. WILL YOU GIVE TO ERECT A MONUMENT TO MISS PELLEY Previously reported, including fund raised by Mrs. Zanone, $102.50 W. M. Hurt, $1.00 Phil C. Barclay, $1.00 A. G. Bassler, $1.00 From citizens of Pulaski, $4.40 Residents of Pulaski Tuesday made a subscription of $4.40 toward the memorial to Miss Anna Pelley, which they forwarded to The Citizen. In a letter accompanying the contribution, Postmaster H. B. Eshleman says: “The citizens of Pulaski take this means of showing their interest in the erecting of a monument in memory of Miss Pelley, hoping that you may have no trouble in procuring the necessary funds to erect the monument. This entire community extends to the family of Miss Pelley their sympathy and hope that justice may be meted out to all parties concerning in her untimely death.” List of Contributors The following are the contributors: Pulaski, Ill., Nov. 16, 1909 We, the undersigned, give the amount set opposite our names for the purpose of erecting a monument to the memory of the late Miss Anna Pelly, who was murdered in Cairo. (Signed) H. B. Eshleman, .50; A. W. Lewis, .25; O. F. Lackey, .10; C. C. Mayhew, .10; C. B. Bankson, .10; D. W. Kennedy, .10; Gus Thompson, .10; Ethel Little, .10; G. W. Bradley, .25; C. W. Thornton, .10; Arthur Reeves, .10; Mike Martin, .10; James Perkins, .25; W. T. Reeves, .10; Guy Easey, .10; T. B. Smith, .10; J. R. Frank, .10; B. R. Moore, .10; A. Lewis, Jr., .10; D. W. Heilig, .25; H. H. Moore, .25; O. I. Parker, .10; Ada M. Oliver, .10; John Sheets, .10; Harve Randolph, .10; E. J. Lackey, .50; T. T. Turner, .25. Total, $4.40. All who desire to contribute can send their names to The Citizen and leave their money with the cashier and a receipt will be given for the amount. SHOCK KILLS FRIEND OF ANNA PELLEY St. Louis Girl Succumbs When She Reads News of the Terrible Crime Miss Mary Whalen, schoolmate and intimate friend since childhood of Anna Pelley, the girl murdered last Monday night at Cairo, died at her home, 4125 North Seventh Street, in East St. Louis, Sunday morning at 2:30 of heart trouble, says the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Miss Whalen had been ill, but was improving when news of her chum’s death was brought to her. She read the papers telling of the murder and lynching and became much excited. She talked of the crime incessantly and her physician says her agitation and grief was largely responsible for her death. Miss Whalen was 21 years of age. She and Miss Pelley were neighbors at Anna, Ill., and attended public school there together. They took their first communion together in the Catholic church there under the Rev. Father Goelz, now rector of St. Phillips Church in Edgemont. The body will be sent to Anna, Ill., Tuesday morning after service in St. Patrick’s Church and Miss Whalen will be buried in the Anna Cemetery 50 feet from the grave of her friend. (A marker in Anna City Cemetery reads: Maymie M. Whalen 1888-1909.—Darrel Dexter) NEGRO SHOOTS ANOTHER TODAY Henry Small Killed Will Polk at No. 1908 Poplar Street NO JUSTIFICATION FOR HOMICIDE Small Immediately Arrested and Lodged in County Jail Will Polk, a negro barber, was shot and killed at 12:15 today by Henry Small, another negro, at Will Walker’s barber shop at 1909 Poplar Street. So far as could be learned this afternoon, the shooting was without provocation. Polk was trying to get away from Small at the time and was shot in the back as he ran out the front door. He fell upon the sidewalk in front and died in a few minutes. Small was arrested and locked up in the county jail. Small was eating dinner in the rear of the building occupied by the barber shop, and Polk had stepped out into the backyard. Some words passed between them. Afterward Small entered the barber shop where Polk had resumed his work and Polk dived for the front door. It was then that Small shot him, the ball passing clear through his body. Polk’s body was removed to Feith’s undertaking rooms. Polk leaves a wife. The inquest was begun late this afternoon by Coroner McManus. Small teamed for B. R. Thistlewood some months ago, but so far as could be learned had not done anything recently. Polk had no gun on him, only a pocket knife. Henry Small is known among his associates as “Brother.” He is a brother to the notorious Myrtle Small of Fifth Street. Henry Small has the reputation of being a rounder and a bad actor generally. The records of the county jail show that he has been committed there twenty-one times, the last being this afternoon. Will Polk and his wife lived with the family of Will Walker at 2313 Commercial. He had been in Cairo about two years and bore a good reputation. (Henry Small married Crary McChist on 3 May 1892, in Alexander Co., Ill. The 1900 census of Ward 6, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: Henry Small, born in August 1840 in North Carolina, widowed, married 20 years, father of 4 children, 3 living, carpenter; Henry Small, son, born in September 1886 in Illinois, laborer; Myrtle Small, daughter, born in May 1881 in Illinois, married 2 years, house cleaner; Augusta Small, born in August 1890 in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 18 Nov 1909: WILL YOU GIVE TO ERECT A MONUMENT TO MISS PELLEY Previously reported, including fund raised by Mrs. Zanone, $109.90 Jeff Wiley, $1.00 H. B. Gaden, $1.00 W. J. Kesley, .50 It has been suggested that while we are honoring the memory of the girl whose life was taken that Cairo might be aroused from her lethargy, we should not forget the woman who suffered such indignities and died from cruelty and neglect—Mrs. Henry Salzner. The Citizen believed that while we are remembering the one, we should not neglect the other, who leaves fewer friends to perpetuate her memory. Cannot the funds raised by the newspaper be turned over to a committee which will undertake the entire work of appropriately marking the graves of these two women who died as martyrs to the cause for better protection to womanhood in Cairo? All who desire to contribute can send their names to The Citizen and leave their money with the cashier and a receipt will be given for the amount. JOHN J. COLEMAN DIED LAST NIGHT Well Known Young Man Succumbed After Long Illness—Member of Orders John J. Coleman died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary E. Feith, at 1:45 a.m. today, after an illness extending through a period of several months. About six months since the young man began to fail and sought relief at Hot Springs and in Colorado mountains. Neither brought the hoped for change in his condition and he declined steadily until stricken to his bed within he past ten days. The deceased was 30 years of age, born and reared in Cairo. He learned the undertaking business, graduated and was licensed an embalmer. He was associated in business with Mrs. M. E. Feith until failing health forced his retirement. Two sisters survive him, Mrs. Feith and Mrs. J. T. Watkins now residing in Michigan. Mr. Coleman was a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the K. M. K. C. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed at this writing. (Dennis Coleman married Mary ____ on 11 Feb 1872, in Alexander Co., Ill. The 1880 census of Ward 4, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: Dennis Coleman, 50, born in Ireland, teamster; Mary Coleman, wife, 37, born in Ireland; Mary E. Coleman, 7, daughter, born in Illinois; Jessie Coleman, daughter, 2, born in Illinois; John J. Coleman, son, born in April 1880 in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter) NEGRO TAKEN TO JONESBORO Killing of Negro Barber Wednesday Aroused Respectable Colored Citizens LYNCHING OF ROUNDER TALKED LAST NIGHT Testimony at Inquest Looks Like Cold-Blooded Murder—Polk Was Brownsville Soldier The negro population of Cairo was much aroused last evening owing to the killing of Will Polk, an industrious negro barber, by Henry Small, a notorious negro rounder. There was talk of and preparations for lynching Small among the negroes early last evening. The report reached Deputy Sheriff Fuller, who was in charge of the sheriff’s office during the absence of Sheriff Davis from the city. Knowing the county jail was not in condition to withstand another attack, until repairs had been completed, Deputy Fuller and Jailer Abernathie took Small to the Union County jail for safekeeping. The coroner’s inquest was held yesterday afternoon in the council chamber. The jury was composed of W. O. Nellis, foreman; Guy Morse, H. B. Steinhouse, B. N. Hamilton, John Ogg, and H. M. Sullivan. After viewing the body at Feith’s undertaking establishment, the testimony of several witnesses was heard. The three principal ones being J. W. Walker and James Dillard, who saw the shooting in the barber shop at 1809 Poplar Street. Their testimony was to the effect that Small entered the barber shop, began cursing Polk and accusing him of insulting a woman. Polk denied any such intention and offered to apologize. Small pulled his revolver and shot Polk in the back as he was running out of the house. Fannie Blanton the negress whom Small claimed had been insulted by Polk exposing his person, gave what little testimony there was favorable to Small; said she did not seem him have a revolver. The gun was a 38 special using a rifle cartridge. It was taken away from Small by Walker and Dillard before he could fire a second shot. When taken to jail, Small asked to have a charge of disorderly conduct placed against him to which his captors agreed until they got him behind bars when he informed the jailer that they had brought in a murderer. It is reported that Will Polk was a member of the colored regiment of the U. S. Army which was disbanded by order of President Roosevelt on account of the Brownsville, Texas, trouble. He had been in Cairo about two years and shown himself to be an industrious and peaceable citizen. (The 25th Infantry Regiment were African American soldiers stationed at Fort Brown in Brownsville, Texas, members of which unit were accused of shooting to death a white bartender, Frank Natus, and wounding a policeman, M. Y. Dominguez, on 13 Aug 1906. Evidence was planted against the soldiers, who maintained their innocence. Pres. Theodore Roosevelt had all 167 soldiers dishonorably discharged without a trial. Investigations in 1972 by the U.S. Army exonerated the men and President Nixon changed their military records to reflect an honorable discharge. Only one soldier, Dorsie Willis, was still living at the time.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 19 Nov 1909: FUNERAL NOTICE COLEMAN—John J. Coleman, aged 28 years and 8 months, died at his home in this city at 1:45 a.m., Nov. 18, 1909. Funeral will occur Saturday forenoon. Cortege leaves residence, 1101Washington Avenue, at 8:45 a.m. Mass in requiem at St. Patrick’s Church at 9 o’clock. Special train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 9:45 for Villa Ridge. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Friends of deceased invited to attend. K. M. K. C. NOTICE Members of the K. M. K. C. are hereby notified to meet at their hall at 8 o’clock tomorrow morning to attend the funeral of our late brother, John Coleman. Peter Lind, G. G. M. Robert Hinkle, Secretary LAW APPLIED FIRST TIME Sheriff Davis, Alexander County, Suspended by Gov. Deneen CORONER DR. McMANUS ACTING AS SHERIFF Governor’s Proclamation Declared Office Vacant Thursday Evening—Sheriff Davis Files Notice for Hearing For the first time in the state of Illinois a governor has suspended the sheriff of a county, or more technically stated Governor Deneen has for the first time enforced the law which is mandatory in its provision that the Governor shall declare vacant the office of sheriff of any county wherein a lynching may have occurred. Having consulted with the Cairo attorneys regarding the law, Sheriff Davis, proceeded to Springfield to confer with Governor Deneen. The governor had referred the matter to Attorney General Stead and found that the law is mandatory although apparently defective. A conference was held in Springfield Thursday and it was decided that Sheriff Davis had the right to demand that the law be applied as a matter of protection to himself and his bondsmen. Governor Deneen issued a proclamation effective at 5 o’clock Thursday evening declaring the office of sheriff of Alexander County was vacated by law and therefore Coroner James McManus was acting sheriff of said county, until such time as a successor to Frank E. Davis be appointed or elected or the said Frank E. Davis reinstated in the office of sheriff by the governor. Gov. Deneen informed County Judge W. S. Dewey of the proclamation late in the afternoon and requested that Coroner McManus be summoned. Coroner McManus received a message from the governor shortly before 5 o’clock and prepared immediately to take charge of the office. This morning Coroner McManus installed A. S. Fraser as chief deputy and Alderman Frank Gorman as office deputy. The office was formally turned over to them and Deputy J. H. Woodward instructed “Senator” Gorman regarding the hiding places of various books filed and stationery. Deputy “Cot” Fraser succeeds Deputy Thomas A. Fuller; he knows how to wear the official smile and if he holds on awhile will probably develop into a sleuth. Coroner McManus was in the sheriff’s office this morning acquainting himself with his duties as acting sheriff. It was not necessary for him to file a new bond or take the oath of office, as the office of coroner is that of sheriff ex-officio. In fact, it is the most important office in the county, although the salary is small and practically no revenue is derived from it. Dr. McManus is a Democrat and although the normal Republican majority ordinarily precludes the possibility of electing a Democrat without material assistance from the Republican voters, he has been elected three times to this most important office. This fact certainly attests the esteem and confidence of the people in the coroner, now acting as sheriff. Sheriff Frank E. Davis returned this morning from Springfield. He was much gratified by the reception accorded him in the capital city and the interest the state officers took in his case. Immediately after Governor Deneen issued the proclamation declaring vacant the office of sheriff for Alexander County, Mr. Davis proceeded to file his petition for reinstatement. He also filed the required notice with the attorney general that he had asked for a hearing. Today the formal notice was served upon State’s Attorney Wilson that Sheriff Davis had applied for reinstatement. The next step in the matter is notifying Governor Deneen that notices have been served upon the attorney general and the state’s attorney. The governor will then set the date for a hearing at which the attorneys are to be present. The law requires that ten days’ notice be given the attorneys. JOHN COLEMAN BURIED SATURDAY MORNING The funeral of the late John J. Coleman will be held tomorrow forenoon with services in St. Patrick’s Church at 9 o’clock. A special train will leave Fourteenth Street at 9:45 for Villa Ridge and the remains will be interred in Calvary Cemetery, where the Knights of Columbus will participate in the exercise. The Knights of Columbus and the K. M. K. C. will attend the funeral as organizations. On last Saturday evening about 7 o’clock Harvey Geer and Alfred Berger were instantly killed by an Iron Mountain train. Their homes were at Gale, Ill., and they were testing out east of Thebes and making ties and had been to Gale to get their weekly pay and provisions, which they were carrying back to their tent and were walking the railroad track and were killed between the bridge and South Junction. The Frisco and Iron Mountain trains, one going north and the other south. They stepped from the Frisco track to the Iron Mountain and it is thought they never saw the train which struck them. The body of Geer was cut in two just below the waist and the head of Berger was cut off, his body dragged some 100 yards by the train. Geer was a man about forty-five years of age, unmarried and has a brother living at Illmo, Mo. Berger was a young man some 19 or 20 years of age. He has a half-brother at Gale and probably other relatives, but not living here. The bodies were brought to the Iron Mountain depot at Thebes and were buried at Thebes Sunday afternoon. Mr. Schafer, assistant claim agent for the Iron Mountain Railroad Company, is here today, Wednesday, looking for evidence to see whether or not the railroad company were in any way to blame for their death. It is a sad affair and should warn others to not walk the railroad tracks. WILL YOU GIVE TO ERECT A MONUMENT TO MISS PELLEY Previously reported, including fund raised by Mrs. Zanone, $112.40 Residents of Unity have asked The Citizen to allow them to contribute to the memorial to the late Anna Pelley and today a subscription paper was started in that place to raise a fund to the sum already contributed by the citizens of Cairo and vicinity. This has already reached the amount of $112.40 including the money raised by Mrs. Zanone. This also is in addition to the money raised by The Bulletin, which this morning amounted to $65.20 or a total of $177.60. All who desire to contribute can send their names to The Citizen and leave their money with the cashier and a receipt will be given for the amount. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 20 Nov 1909: Died in Kansas City Word has been received by Mrs. John T. O’Shea of this city of the death of her sister, Mrs. Annie Goodwin, which occurred in Kansas City Friday. Mrs. Goodwin was a resident of Cairo during the early days and was one of the three surviving sisters of the Roach family, Mrs. O’Shea of this city and Mrs. A. Weece of Levings, being the two now living. (William Goodwin married Anna Roach on 25 Feb 1862, in Alexander Co., Ill. Anna Goodwin made her will in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Mo., on 20 Apr 1909, bequeathing $25 to her niece, Minnie Allred, $25 to Father Pendegrass “for masses for the repose of my soul,” and the rest to be equally dived between her four children, Mrs. Sarah J. Curry, George G. Goodwin, Mrs. Anna Woods and Mrs. Beatrix Ritschel, all of Jackson Co., Mo.—Darrel Dexter) HENRY SMALL TAKEN TO CENTRALIA A deputy sheriff arrived here from Cairo on a late train Thursday evening having the negro, Henry Small, in charge and delivered him to the city jail for safe keeping, inasmuch as the county jail there was put out of commission by the mob last week and has not yet been repaired, says the Centralia Sentinel. Small shot and killed another negro in Cairo on Tuesday of this week. According to the story he told at the jail here today, he and the other negro, by the name of Bill Poke, got into an argument about the lynching of James. Small claims that he expressed himself that James got what he deserved, which seemed to make Poke mad and he got a razor and started for him, but before he got in carving reach, Small whipped out a gun and shot Poke. He lived about an hour. He was a big, heavy man, aged about 32 years. Small is a medium-sized, cross-eyed negro and has been here quite frequently. He thinks he will have no trouble in making a self-defense plea, as the other fellow was surely coming for him with the razor. The repairs on the jail there will be finished in a few days and then he will be taken back. What the Press Says About the Cairo Lynching St. Louis Republic AS TO LYNCHING Three things are necessary to turn the tide against lynching in any region where its madness has seized upon the people. First, adequate penalties for crime. Second, a more expedious justice. Third, that kind of nerve on the part of peace officers that makes them shoot to kill in times of lawlessness. No more profound words were ever uttered regarding law than the ancient declaration: “And the law is common sense.” The common sense of the common people, the reflection of the general level of popular judgment—this crystalized in statute, is law. When crimes of unspeakable horror have penalties attached that seem even in sober judgment merely nominal, the insulation burns off the live wires of popular and we have an occurrence like the Cairo lynching. The revolt of the law abiding against the brutality and sheer animal savagery of it ought not to blind them to one efficient cause—the great gulf nixed between formal law and common sense in the matter of penalties for this particular class of crimes. A more expedious justice is greatly to be desired. The average American does not in the least realize the actual dependence of society upon law. His sporting blood is appealed to by the ingenious efforts of malefactors, both in the civil and criminal courts, to lengthen the period of indecision and escape penalty; he watches the game as if it were polo or chess and takes, mentally, the side that for the moment appeals to his sympathies. Only in emergencies does he wake up to the fact that law is the sole safeguard of us all and that what weakens it weakens the very fabric of society. The popular demand for adequate penalties and expedious justice may be relied on, when it shall show itself effectively, so to operate as to bring about natural selection of men capable of protecting prisoners and fearing nothing like an official oath unkept. Bloomington Pantagraph THE DISGRACE OF IT The State of Illinois has been disgraced by recent occurrences at Cairo, but no mistake should be made as to what the disgrace consists in and who was responsible for it. The real disgrace to the state was the act of a brute who assaulted and murdered a young woman on the streets of Cairo last Monday in the early evening as she was on her way home from her place of business. That was a shame to the state and an assault upon the security, lives, peace and dignity of its people. The people of Cairo have sought to wipe out the disgrace by visiting swift punishment upon the guilty wretch. They got the evidence first beyond doubt against a suspected negro and this was afterward confirmed by his own confession and then they did what the law should have done by hanging him until dead. But the act of the mob should not be held up as the chief disgrace in this proceeding. The people who composed it, some of them the relatives and friends of the murdered girl, had no bad motive. They were simply latent on seeing an outrageous crime speedily avenged. They were giving expression to the feeling of the entire community, whether the entire community had joined in the mob or not. They were ordinarily good, law-abiding citizens who were striking in self-defense. They felt that if such crimes were not swiftly atoned for, their homes could not be made secure. Furthermore, the mob probably calculated on the slow course of justice in this country. They feared that the long time that might elapse between the crime and its punishment would operate to defeat the effect of punishment as a deterrent. With the fact of guilt beyond doubt, they could see no reason for showing the murderer and more consideration that he showed his victim. The sentiment behind the mob was one primarily for justice and righteous vengeance. This is true no matter how we may condemn the act of the people in taking the law into their own hands. So, the greater shame and disgrace in this whole affair was the act of a brutal negro in murdering a young woman. And the other acts were merely an effort to square the account and wipe out the disgrace. And the real lesson of the case is that the law must be more certainly and speedily enforced against murders. There are too many crimes unavenged by the law—too many cases being postponed so that the people may forget their enormity and the guilty stand, the better who for escape or light punishment. We may and should continue to condemn mobs, but while such outrages as that at Cairo continue we may not be surprised at these visitations of summary vengeance. As crime is the original cause of such scenes, the surest way of avoiding them is to remove their pretext by having the law come down on the guilty with a heavy hand without delay. This country is witnessing a wage of crime and it must be repressed—by the law preferably—but it must be repressed. QUINCY WHIG THE DANGERS OF MOB RULE No one feels pity for the fiends who were lynched at Cairo if he has a man’s heart in is breast. The punishment was light, considering the enormity of the offenses, particularly that against the poor, defenseless shop girl who fought so valiantly for her honor and life against such tremendous odds. The spectacle of that awful struggle and its final climax, the maimed corpse found in an alleyway in the gray morning, set against that of the execution of one of the murderous brutes by infuriated citizens, makes one for a moment forget the crime against the law. But the law should be inviolable. Better its slow processes and even the possible escape of a guilty wretch than the possible slaying of an innocent man in the course of a mob’s fury. No one can foresee to what ends a blind and lawless mob may go. Herein lies the danger of permitting mob infractions of the law. The lawless and anarchistic elements of a community are only too eager to seize upon such occasions to commit crimes and destroy property, as was done at Springfield, and to a less degree at Cairo. For very good reasons the majesty of the law should be upheld in all such cases. The terrible tragedy at Cairo by the unbridled mob, and the cause that led to it, may have good effects, however, if it leads to a correction of criminal procedure so as to obviate needless and irksome delays in the meeting out of punishment, and closes some of the loopholes through which the worst of criminals frequently escape. In the meanwhile every official and the people of every community should stand against that giant of disorder, capable of so many frightful excesses and possible wrongs, the mob. MEMPHIS COMMERICAL APPEAL Cairo gets into the limelight,. A young woman was brutally treated and murdered. Her murder did not deserve to live, but the law would have quickly killed him. He has been lynched by a mob and probably this act itself will prevent the court reaching other persons who may have been guilty along with the wretch who was lynched. Now it is alleged that possibly the wrong negro was lynched. The mob, once the lust of blood was in it, not content with lynching the negro, took from the Cairo jail a white man held there under indictment for murder and lynched him. Neither of these lynchings will deter the further commission of crime in Cairo, but if this white man and this negro had been hanged in a legal way from a gibbet, it would have put the fear of the law into the heart of every person in that territory inclined to evil doings. Commercial-Appeal—The mayor of Cairo reports that during the saturnalia a lynching in that city, that he was asleep. The laurels of the seven sleepers must pass from them to this caliph of Cairo. CHICAGO EVENING POST Somebody blundered at Cairo. The murderous debauch of last night has been plainly in sight for days. The imprisoned negroes should have been removed by the authorities; the soldiers should have been ordered into town hours and hours before they were. But granting this and other tactical blunders, it nevertheless seems clear to us that the moral responsibility for the Cairo horror lies almost unmistakably upon the shoulders of the City of Springfield. On Aug. 15, 1908, brutal rioting at the capital brought death to three human beings and destruction to thousands of dollars’ worth of property. For these outrageous crimes, not one man or woman suffered judicial punishment. The few citizens who demanded prosecution were frowned down by their neighbors. The public press urged that the affair be hushed up. The mayoralty candidacy of Lawrence Y. Sherman on a plain platform of law enforcement was beaten at the polls by the so-called better element. In other words, lynching and rioting were frankly condoned by the capital city of Illinois, the home of Abraham Lincoln. This example, it was freely said at the time, could not fail to sow in the soil of southern Illinois a new crop of race riots. That it has done so the dreadful scenes at Cairo overwhelmingly attest. CHICAGO EXAMINER THE DANGEROUS PASSIONS OF THE MOB By the action of the mob at Cairo, Illinois has been again disgraced as the South has been disgraced and as unhappily, many other communities have been disgraced. In this stage of American civilization there is no possible excuse for mob law or for the sudden assumption of superiority to the law. The Cairo incident stands out with startling and particularly atrocious distinctness because, as in the September massacres of the French Revolution, it revealed all the hate and frenzy and bloodthirst of accumulating __tions. It was not merely because the mob led by a woman with a fury of a Messalina, wrought its vengeance on the negro murderer, and took a life for a life. Not even because, at her instigation, the torch succeed the pistol and the rope. Unfortunately, this is only a too common result of the mob spirit. But the delirium that had been excited by this demonstration in the assumed name of justice could not be at once appeased. The mob, drunk with its own excesses, was not satisfied with the work it started out to perform. It must take upon itself the task of further trampling upon the law, of gratifying further the taste for blood increased by the fiendish joy of revenge. Hence the second rush to the jail, the seizing and the immediate hanging of a man suspected of and indicted for the murder of his wife. Suspected and indicted, it is true, but unconfessing and unconvicted. Few indeed are the cases where the law of the mob acts as a deterrent or a corrective. For one boasted argument demonstrative of the good accomplished by the mob, there are scores against it. Inflamed passions cannot be relied upon to interpret justice or to act intelligently and wisely. If it were necessary to demonstrate why mob law is a failure and why it should be devoid of all defenders, the unchecked fury of the Cairo lynchers, after the primary cause of their outburst had been removed, might well be offered as conclusive evidence. The authorities will quell the mob spirit and order will be restored. In all probability some steps will be taken to reach and punish the chief offenders. Eventually everybody will deplore the outburst, and the general offense of lynching will be condemned, and then, perhaps the matter will be dropped until the next assertion of the mob’s ungovernable spirit. Some excuses will be offered in apology for the scene at Cairo. It will be said that in the outbreak of the populace must be recognized the strong, deep-seated protest against the slowness of the operation of the law. It will be contended that if the law does not operate for the speedy prosecution and punishment of crime, the people must take the law into their own hands. This is specious pleading. The people have shown, the mob has shown, that taking the law into one’s own hand becomes merely a travesty on the law. The mob corrects nothing, and proves nothing more than that it is swayed by blind passion, that it is unreasoning, vindictive, cruel and blood seeking. One riot begets another. The appetite for blood grows on what it feeds on. The mob condemns itself. Its actions show the danger and the futility of its spirit. CHICAGO INTER OCEAN GOVERNOR DENEEN AND THE CAIRO LYNCHING Last Tuesday morning it was discovered that a reputable young woman of Cairo had been murdered during the night. The evident motive and manner of the crime were such as most readily rouse popular frenzy. By Tuesday night the local police had in custody of the probable murderer and some possible accomplices to be dealt with by due process of law. The town was ringing with threats of lynching. The Cairo dispatches in Wednesday morning newspapers all over the state predicted a lynching riot. Several times on Wednesday there were mob attacks on the Cairo jail, increasing in boldness as night approached. Reports of these were printed in Wednesday evening newspapers all over the state. Of course, the sheriff of Alexander County was incompetent. He should have used his influence and authority to rally law-abiding citizens to the support of the law. He should have promptly demanded help from the state government. Instead, he seems to have awaited developments. Wednesday night it became evident that the mob was about to succeed in storming the jail and the sheriff attempted to flee with his prisoner. Learning that a mob was waiting at the next county seat, to the north, he left the train at an intervening station, only to find that the countryside had been raised against him. These facts were published all over the state in Thursday’s morning newspaper. What was the Hon. Charles S. Deneen, Governor of Illinois, and sworn to preserve the peace and enforce the laws doing all this time? So far as known, he was looking after his political fences on Wednesday and Thursday evening; he was talking about “good government.” And while Mr. Deneen was talking “good government,” the law was grossly violated and his administration insulted by lynchings and riots in Cairo that he could have prevented by just doing his plain duty with ordinary vigilance and decision. After the mob murders of two men in Cairo who, though probably guilty, had not been convicted, the Governor sends a regiment of the state troops there to preserve order. As he did in permitting the riots, which disgraced the state’s capital last year, so the Hon. Charles S. Deneen has done now. It is pitiable. Such indecision, such procrastination, on the part of a state executive, is pitiable. It is worse. It is almost a crime. CHICAGO TRIBUNE THE TERRIBLE COMBINATION OF OFFICAL WEAKNESS AND MOB FEROCITY From the moment that it was known that the mutilated body of a white girl had been found in a Cairo alley, that bloodhounds in repeated trials had traced the crime to a negro shanty, the people of the state knew what to expect. They could see the streets of that southern Illinois city filled with a crazed brutalized mob, the body of a negro swinging in the air, the local authorities cowed and submissive and the state troops rushing on special trains. The sheriff of Alexander County and the mayor and police of Cairo must have had this prophetic picture before their eyes. They could not have been deceived during the few hours which were given them to act after the arrest of the murderers. They knew their own town with its dangerous element of river rats. They knew how the temper of an American community manifests itself after a crime of this nature. They knew that every ruffian would be yelling at the heels of that portion of the respectable population which yielded to the passion kindled by the unspeakable outrage and which for the moment was willing to throw aside every consideration of law, decency, and civilization to make punishment swift and sure. They knew these things. They knew also, that they would not protect the law by force against their townsmen. They knew that they would not shoot and take the consequences of that action. They knew that their only hope lay in bearing down the mob before it could gather headway and in getting their prisoners out of town. To the credit of the sheriff it should be said that he and his deputies tried to remove the negro. If they had been blessed with more resourcefulness or if they had realized the danger more quickly, Cairo and Illinois might have been spared a disgrace. The municipal authorities were as people have come to expect they will be when a big emergency makes demands on small men, inefficient, uncaring or cowardly. The police might as well not have been in existence—for then there would have been no open confusion or incapacity on the part of those sworn to maintain the law. The feebleness of officials and the ferocity of crazed or ruffianly men make a terrible combination, with the consequences of which the north is coming to have disastrous experience. It is useless to ignore the fact that race hatred is growing in the northern states, which once cast reproach on the south for the horrors of its mob violence. It is worse than useless. It may be dangerous to remove it. The criminal negro class with which the south has had to deal is finding its way northward. Ohio, which welcomed the black man, has demonstrated that it will do with him exactly as do the states of the south. Two of the cities of Illinois have been handed over to the mercies of insane and inhuman mobs within little over a year. The north, once so strong for negro rights, even when the possibility of negro domination in some states was involved, now is indifferent or hostile. The recent statements of so conservative a man as Senator Shelby M. Cullom on the subject of the negro suffrage are illuminative on that point. The north is finding a new problem in the vicious and criminal negro and if such outbreaks of lawlessness and bestiality almost incredible in their details are to be avoided, the men to whom the protection of law is entrusted must be of different caliber than those who permitted the Cairo mob to disgrace the state. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 22 Nov 1909: WILL POLK WAS BURIED SUNDAY Ed. J. Polk of Metropolis, Ill., came to Cairo from Grand Forks, N.D., to attend the funeral of Will Polk, the negro barber who was shot to death by Henry Small, a negro rounder on last Wednesday. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. The brother confirms the report that the dead negro was one of the Brownsville soldiers and says that he was on guard duty when the rush from the barracks occurred and that he was wounded in the leg while trying to check the outbreak. DIED IN BARDWELL, KENTUCKY Cairo people will be grieved to hear of the death of Miss LaVesche Turk, which occurred Saturday afternoon after a prolonged illness at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Turk, in Bardwell, Ky. Miss Turk was well known and popular in this city, having been a frequent visitor at the home of her college chum, Miss Vela Bondurant, who was her roommate at Georgetown College. The funeral took place in Bardwell this afternoon.
(Robbye Lavanche
Turk, born 6 Oct 1888, daughter of William Robert
Turk and Olive
Emaline Mabry,
died 20 Nov 1909, and was buried in Old Bardwell Cemetery in
Carlisle Co., Ky.—Darrel
Dexter) FATHER OF CAIROITE DIES AT RIPE OLD AGE Abraham Hanauer Passed Away at South Bend, Ind. The South Bend, Ind., News of last Friday contains the following account of the death of Abraham Hanauer, father of Leo Hanauer of Cairo. Abraham Hanauer, 502 North Michigan Street, died at 4 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon. Had he lived until December 23, he would have attained his ninety-third birthday. The funeral, which will be conducted by the Masonic Order, will be held Sunday. Burial will be in Rosehill Jewish Cemetery, South Bend. The hour will be 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Mr. Hanauer always took a keen interest in matters pertaining to the Masonic Order. He was one of the oldest Masons not only in South Bend, but in Indiana. The local Masons will meet today to complete arrangements for the funeral, which arrangements will be in their hands. It is understood that Mr. Hanauer was possessed of considerable wealth, having during his lifetime made several good investments in South Bend property. He had the greatest faith in the future of the city and he never tired of singing its praises whether at home or abroad. Mr. Hanauer was one of the pioneers of South Bend, having lived here since March 1859. He was born December 23, 1816, at Felheim, Bavaria, Germany, and came to America in June 1845. He settled in Ohio and on April of the following year was married at Morristown, Ohio, to Miss Barbara Kahn. He removed to South Bend 13 years later and has resided here ever since. He engaged in the dry goods and clothing business shortly after his arrival, opening a store on North Michigan Street, where Van Gorder’s store and Rochstroh’s saloon are now located. In 1878 he “went on the road” for the Laporte Woolen Mills Company and continued in its employ until 1890, when he retired. He was a charter member of Germania Lodge F. & A. M. and after the discontinuance of this lodge he joined the South Bend lodge, No. 1905. Mrs. Hanauer died in February 1905. He leaves three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Bernard Sadler, Easton, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Nathan Kirkland, South Bend; Miss Louis, South Bend; Frank, South Bend; and Levi Hanauer, Cairo, Illinois. Besides he has seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Hanauer had been in bed since October 29, but had been in failing health for about a year. (His marker in Rose Hill Cemetery in St. Joseph Co., Ind., reads: Abraham Hanauer 1816-1909 Barbara Hanauer 1823-1905.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 23 Nov 1909: DAVID A. D’ARMOND BURNED TO DEATH EARLY TODAY Missouri Congressman Meets with Awful Death in Early Morning Fire LITTLE GRANDSON ALSO PERISHED IN FLAMES Hot Brick Used to Warm Bed in Cold Room Believed to Have Started Fire Butler, Nov. 23.—Congressman David A. DeArmond and grandson, Monte, were burned to death at their home early this morning. At 3 o’clock this morning, Mrs. DeArmond heard her grandson scream. She was on the second floor and her husband and little grandson were on the third. She rushed outside when she saw smoke in her night clothes and called for help and then fainted outside the door. James, the congressman’s son, living across the street attempted to enter the house to save his father, but the flames were so fierce that his wife and neighbors restrained him. The congressman and his grandson slept in a cold room and took a hot brick to bed to warm them. It is believed that it set the bed covers afire. His daughter, Mrs. H.C. Clarke, was also in the house and tried to save them but her efforts were futile. DeArmond was the oldest Democrat in the house in point of service. Representative David DeArmond was born in Blair County, Pa., March 18, 1844. He was brought up on a farm, educated in common schools and at Williamsport, Dickinson Seminary, was state senator, circuit judge and Missouri Supreme Court commissioner. He was elected to the fifty-second Congress and has served since, twenty years. (D. A. DeArmond married Alice M. Long on 13 Jan 1873, in Dade Co., Mo. The grandson, David Albaugh DeArmond II, was the son of James Archibald DeArmond and Nancy Lee Bell. His marker in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Bates Co., Mo., reads: David A. DeArmond March 18, 1844 David A. DeArmond II September 21, 1902 Died Together November 23, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) C. R. STUART, JR., DIED LAST NIGHT Well Known Dry Goods Man Found Dead in Bed This Morning Charles R. Stuart, Jr., was found dead in bed this morning by his father, at their home, 231 Fifteenth Street. The young man had been in poor health for some months and of late was under treatment for heart trouble, which was found to have been the cause of his death upon examination of the body today. The young man was out Monday attending to his work as a salesman for the Samuel White Dry Goods Co., returning home early in the evening. He seemed to be feeling as well as usual, read the papers and talked with his father and sister until retiring about 10:30 p.m. This morning the cook built the fires and prepared breakfast, then called the young man. Not receiving the usual response after calling him several times, the girl informed Mr. Stuart, Sr., that she believed the young man was dead. Mr. Stuart was not greatly alarmed, as his son had appeared to be in splendid spirits when he retired. He dressed hurriedly and went to his son’s room and found the servant’s suspicion verified, the young man had died while he slept without a struggle. His body was cold, indicating that life has been extinct for hours. Charles R. Stuart, Jr., was the second son of Charles R. Stuart, Sr. He was born and reared in Cairo and here he began his career in the dry goods store of his father when a boy. During more than fifteen years he followed that line and was accounted one of the best salesmen in the retail district. He had for a number of years past been employed by Roth & White and their successor. The deceased was 35 years of age and is survived by his father, Charles R. Stuart, Sr., one brother, Edward J. Stuart; and a sister, Miss Cecelia Stuart. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon with services in St. Patrick’s Church. The interment will be in the family burial plat in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge. (The application for a military headstone states that Charles R. Stuart, Jr., was a corporal in Co. C, 4th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish American War, died 25 Nov 1909, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge, Ill.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL NOTICE STUART—Charles R. Stuart, Jr., died at his home, 231 Fifteenth Street Monday night, November 22, 1909, aged 35 years. Funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon. Cortege leaves family residence at 1:30 p.m. for St. Patrick’s Church. Special train to Villa Ridge, interment in Calvary Cemetery. Friends of deceased and family invited to attend. WON ADMIRATION OF NEWSPAPER MEN The way the Cairo Citizen handled the lynching matter in that city won the admiration of the newspaper fraternity of Southern Illinois. James was hanged at 9 o’clock and it was half an hour later before the mob set fire to his body nearly a mile away. Yet, The Citizen had its first extra on the street at 10 o’clock and the succeeding extras were put out as fast as the matter could be put into type. The news of the lynching of Henry Salzner, which occurred at about 11:30 o’clock, were given to the public in print by midnight.—Benton Republican WILL OF MRS. KELLEY FILED FOR PROBATE The will of Theresa Kelley, late wife of D. M. Kelly, was filed Monday in the probate session of the county court. The hearing is set for December 15. FUND FOR MONUMENT TO MISS PELLEY Previously reported less $82.50 contributed by Mrs. Zanone, but later used to erect monument to Mrs. Henry Salzner, $34.15 Mrs. Louis Zanone, 1.00 Master Enrico Zanone, 1.00 Miss Tillie Zanone, 1.00 Louis Zanone, Jr., 1.00 Louis Zanone, Sr., 1.00 A. J. June, 1.00 Total, $40.15 BUYS MONUMENT FOR MRS. SALZNER Mrs. Zanone Orders One Placed on Spot Where Unfortunate Woman Was Buried Mrs. Louis Zanone this morning placed an order with the Cairo Monument Company for a suitable stone to mark the last resting place of Mrs. Henry Salzner, the neglected, abused and finally murdered wife of the man who died at the hands of the mob on Nov. 11th last. Taking the fund which she had raised to assist in the prosecution of Henry Salzner, amounting to $82.50, she augmented it with other contributions and this morning paid $100 to the monument company for a suitable stone to mark the neglected grave. A committee composed of Mrs. Zanone, Charles Lancaster, Dr. J. T. Walsh, Mrs. A. Comings and Mrs. George B. Magee selected the stone this morning. (Her marker in Oak Grove Cemetery, Paducah, Ky., in the old addition, Section P lot 200 reads: Mary E. Salzner Born 1883 Died Aug. 18, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) H. P. TUTHILL LEFT $75,000 ESTATE The will of the late H. P. Tuthill names no executor and L. B. Tuthill will act as administrator with the will annexed. The estate is valued at about $75,000. He left $12,500 life insurance. The bank building and the home on Main Street he gave to Mrs. Tuthill. The rental from the bank building amounts to $250 per month. He left $1,000 to Harlan P. Tuthill, Jr., son of L. B. Tuthill $1,000, to Harlan Jenks, a nephew, $500; and the remainder of his estate is to be divided equally between his three children, Russell, Lewis and Sophronia.—Jonesboro Gazette
(George W. Jenks married Mary B. Tuthill
on 31 Dec 1878, in Perry Co., Ill.—Darrel
Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 24 Nov 1909: MRS. C. B. FOSTER FELL DEAD WHILE SWEEPING TODAY Mrs. Lizzie Foster, widow of the late C. B. Foster, died suddenly at her home, 508 Thirty-fifth Street, about 10 o’clock this forenoon. She was sweeping a bedroom floor when she fell backward across the bed. Her daughter, Mrs. Cronan, who was in the adjoining room saw her mother fall and ran to her assistance, finding her dead. Medical aid was summoned and restoratives applied without avail. Mrs. Foster had not been ill and seemed to be cheerful as usual this morning and had shown no sign of faintness prior to the fatal stroke. The cause of death was stated as paralysis of the heart. The deceased was 63 years of age and an old resident of Cairo. Her family was among the first to make their home on Thirty-fourth Street when that section of the town began to build up, and later they were among the first to extend the residence district north of Thirty-fourth Street. Three married daughters of Mrs. Foster occupy adjacent property to her home and fourth resided with her. The surviving members of the family are Walter Foster of St. Louis, Mrs. John Gerhold, Mrs. L. E. Sackberger, Mrs. Leona O’Hare and Mrs. Anise Cronan, all of this city. (Chan B. Foster married Lizzie Kimball on 21 Jun 1868, in Knox Co., Ill. Louis E. Sackburger married Hattie Foster on 28 Oct 1896, in Alexander Co., Ill. John Gerhold married Sadie Foster on 21 Oct 1896, in Alexander Co., Ill. Her marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads: Lizzie Foster 1848-1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 25 Nov 1909: The little three-week-old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Billings died last Friday of membranous croup and was buried same day in the Ullin Cemetery. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 26 Nov 1909: R. M. BUSH FOUND WIFE DEAD IN BED Had Been in Poor Health, But Seemed Better Yesterday After having spoken to his wife and replied to a question, about 4 o’clock this morning, R. M. Bush found his life-long companion dead when he tried to awaken her at 7 o’clock. Mrs. Bush had been in poor health for some time and under the doctor’s care during the past four weeks although not confined to her bed constantly during that time. Thursday morning she seemed much better and entered the Thanksgiving festivities with a zest, characteristic of her usually cheerful disposition. Retiring after her husband returned from lodge last night, she had remarked about feeling much improved and when Mr. Bush spoke to her this morning she replied, “I’m all right. What time is it?” It was 3:50 a.m., and between that time and 7 o’clock, Mrs. Bush died without making a sound that would attract the attention of her husband and he did not try to awaken her until breakfast time. Mrs. Bush was Susan L. Lynch of Mason, Ill., where she married Mr. Bush in 1869. They removed to Cairo in March 1879, having resided here more than thirty years. The deceased was 57 years of age on the 4th of May last. She attended the Presbyterian church, although having never united with it as a member. She was the mother of a son and a daughter, Harry Bush, a popular young Cairo man, who died in 1896, and Mrs. Mattie Bush Lewis of Temple, Texas. Mrs. Lewis will arrive here Sunday morning. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed, but it will probably occur on Monday from the family residence, 418 Eleventh Street. The interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. (Robert M. Bush married Susannah Lynch on 28 Aug 1870, in Effingham Co., Ill. E. Grey Lewis married Mable M. Bush on 23 Nov 1892, in Alexander Co., Ill. Her marker in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads: Susie Z. Bush 1853-1909.—Darrel Dexter) TWO STREET CAR PASSENGERS KILLED AT MEMPHIS TODAY Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 26.—J. T. Lowry, a street car conductor, shot and killed Lily Baker and William Moore, passengers in a crowded car today. In the panic following, several passengers were injured. An argument with Moore over a transfer occurred when the conductor drew a revolver, according to passengers. In a struggle it was accidentally discharged and killed Miss Baker. Moore was shot when about to jump from the back platform. Lowry left the car and ran away and is at large. MRS. FOSTER WAS BURIED TODAY The funeral of the late Mrs. C. B. Foster occurred this afternoon. Services were conducted at the family residence on Thirty-fifth Street by Rev. S. C. Ohrum, pastor of the Cairo Baptist Church. A special train conveyed the relatives and a large concourse of friends to Beech Grove Cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest beside those of her late husband. THE PASSING OF A NOBLE WOMAN Mrs. William McHale Died at Midnight—More Than Fifty Years in Cairo Mrs. Margaret Stapleton McHale, wife of William McHale, passed from this life at midnight of Thanksgiving Day at her home, 211 Third Street, in the fifty-ninth year of her age, after illness of many months’ duration. Born in Petersburg, Pike County, Indiana, in 1850, a daughter of Peter Stapleton, she came to Cairo at the age of about three years. Here her father was one of the pioneer merchants and conducted a large business in general merchandise. It was he who purchased the first lot sold in the City of Cairo by the trustees of the Cairo Trust Property. The daughter received a liberal education and being endowed with a fine intellect always took a lively interest in the affairs of Cairo. She was married to Mr. McHale in 1872. Few men possessed a better business head than did Mrs. McHale and she managed her household affairs in a systematic manner which would have been creditable to a large business institution. Extraordinary intellectual and business attainment did not in the least detract from the domestic taste of Mrs. McHale; her home was her castle and there she was a most charming hostess to many friends. The deceased was a devout Roman Catholic and a member of St. Patrick’s congregation. The funeral will be held Saturday with services in St. Patrick’s Church. The remains will be taken to Chicago for interment in Rose Hill Cemetery, in compliance with an expressed desire of Mrs. McHale that she be buried there. The deceased is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. George S. Sweeney of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Miss Jennie McHale of Cairo. M. J. Stapleton, a brother of Mrs. McHale, resides in Wyoming. Mrs. John Cannon and the late Dennis Stapleton were cousins to Mrs. McHale. (William McHale married Margaret Mahoney on 28 Oct 1873, in Alexander Co., Ill. Timothy W. Mahoney married Maggie Stapleton on 23 Apr 1871, in Alexander Co., Ill. Peter Smith married Josephine Stapleton on 18 Jan 1864, in Alexander Co., Ill. In the 1860 census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., is the household of her parents, Peter Stapleton, 38, born in Ireland, landlord; Josephine Stapleton, 28, born in Maryland; Margarett Stapleton, age 9, born in Indiana; Michael Stapleton, 4, born in Cairo, Ill.; and Thomas Stapleton, 9 months, born in Cairo, Ill. The following household is in the 1870 census of Cairo, Ill.: Peter Smith, 37, born in Scotland, blacksmith; Josephine Smith, 40, born in Maryland; Henry Smith, 5, born in Illinois; America Stapleton, 18, born in Indiana; Mike Stapleton, 15, born in Illinois; John King, 9, born in Illinois; James King, 7, born in Illinois. The 1900 census of Third Street, Ward 1, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: William McHale, born in January 1839 in Ireland, immigrated in 1848, naturalized in 1852, wharfmaster; Margaret McHale, wife, born in August 1854 in Indiana, married 27 years, mother of two children, both living; Virginia McHale, daughter, born in November 1868 in Illinois—Darrel Dexter) CHILD DIED AT WILLARD The infant son of Andrew Martin residing at Willard died last night aged two months. Burke & Blaine shipped out a casket for the remains this afternoon. The funeral will be held Saturday and the interment in Willard Cemetery. FUNERAL NOTICE McHALE—Mrs. Margaret Stapleton McHale, beloved wife of William McHale, beloved wife of William McHale, died Thursday midnight, Nov. 25th, 1909, aged 59 years.
Cortege will leave residence, 211 Third Street, at
2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27th, for St. Patrick’s
Church. Services
will be conducted by Rev. Fr.
Downey at 3
o’clock p.m.
Remains will be conveyed to Illinois Central station at
Second Street and will depart for Chicago at 5 p.m.
interment in Rose Hill Cemetery at Chicago.
Friends of deceased and family invited. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 27 Nov 1909: FORMER CAIRO LADY AT DEATH’S DOOR Mrs. Cora Cotter today received a telegram that her sister, Mrs. W. T. Pankey was at the point of death at her home in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Cotter left this afternoon for Houston to be at her bedside. Mrs. Pankey is also a sister of Mrs. W. S. Dewey and Mrs. S. G. Richardson. CAPT. HODGES’ WILL TO BE CONTESTED? Clerk of Court Has not Heard That Action Will Be Taken Today was the date set for the hearing of objections to probating the will of the late Capt. John Hodges, but as Judge Dewey was out of town, the matter will go over until the court returns. A report was current that action will be taken to have the will set aside, but nothing has been heard of it in the office of the clerk of the court. CARD OF THANKS The undersigned, children of the late Mrs. C. B. Foster, desire to return thanks to the friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses during the illness and at the death of our mother, Mrs. C. B. Foster. Mr. and Mrs. John Gerhold Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sackberger Mr. and Mrs. Will O’Hare Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cronan FOUND SKELETON OF ESCAPED PATIENT Inmate of Anna Asylum Who Escaped in June Found Dead Near Cobden Anna Talk: As he was passing through a field just at the outskirts of Cobden last Saturday afternoon, Louis Kobler of Cobden, found the skeleton of a man. He reported the matter to the authorities and an investigation revealed the remains were those of Rolla Pemberton, an epileptic formerly a patient in the Illinois Southern Hospital for the Insane at Anna, who escaped from the institution June 25. After his escape the usual effort to find him was made and he was located at Carbondale. The superintendent advised the authorities to hold him until an attendant could reach Carbondale and take charge of him. During the night he escaped from the calaboose and from that time until his skeleton was found, nothing could be learned of his whereabouts. Pemberton was sent to the asylum from Mason and it was while out walking with other patients and their attendants that he escaped. The remains were taken charge of by Mr. Kohler who is an undertaker. (His death certificate states that Rolla Pemberton, 18, died 26 Jun 1909, southeast of Cobden, Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) FUND FOR MONUMENT TO MISS PELLEY Previously reported, $45.00 William Voght, .25
Total, $45.25 Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 29 Nov 1909: OLD RESIDENT OF COUNTY IS DEAD Jasper Culley Passed Away at Age of 78 Years Jasper Culley, one of the oldest residents of Alexander County, died at his home in McClure at 7 o’clock this morning after a very brief illness. Jasper Culley was born in McCracken County, Kentucky, on Aug. 24, 1853. His parents removed to McCracken County, Illinois, when he was ten years old and soon afterward to Thebes, this county. There Mr. Culley received his education and learned the trade of carpenter. In 1859, he embarked in the grocery business there and eight years later removed to Clear Creek Landing, now known by the name of McClure, where he opened a store and which has been his home for more than half a century. The firm was long known as J. Culley & Co., but of later years has been doing business under the name of Culley & Marchildon, Mr. C. A. Marchildon of Thebes being a partner in the business. Mr. Culley married on May 1, 1863, Miss Eugenia Marchildon, a sister of C. A. Marchildon and six children were born to them and lived to reach their maturity. Of these, Marion Culley is a resident of Cairo. Others are Alice, Henry, Leon, Mattie and Beulah. The surviving children are Mrs. Alice Craig, wife of Warren Craig of Illmo, Mo.; F. M. Culley of Cairo; Mrs. Mattie McRaven, wife of Dr. P. H. McRaven of McClure; Henry Culley of Fulton, Ky.; and Leon and Miss Beulah Culley, who lived at home. Funeral services will be held at the family residence at McClure at 10:30 Tuesday morning and the remains will be taken to Thebes by train for burial there at 3 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. Mr. Culley had a stroke of paralysis Sunday afternoon, which resulted in his death. (Jasper Culley married Mary Eugenie Elsie Marchildon on 4 May 1863, in Alexander Co., Ill. Warren L. Craig married Alice Culley on 1 Nov 1885, in Alexander Co., Ill. Patrick H. McRaven married Mattie I. Culley on 5 Aug 1895, in Alexander Co., Ill. Jasper Culley was appointed postmaster of Clear Creek Landing in 1877, of Wheatland in 1891, and of McClure in 1902. His marker in Thebes Cemetery reads: Jasper Culley Born Aug. 24, 1833 in Paducah, Ky., Died Nov. 29, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) MRS. W. T. PANKEY HAS PASSED AWAY Death Came Saturday Evening at Home in Houston, Texas Death came Saturday evening again to the family of W. T. Pankey, claiming his wife, Mrs. Lou Kiler Pankey, sister of Mrs. Cora Cotter, Mrs. William S. Dewey and Mrs. S. G. Richardson of Cairo. Mrs. Cotter was summoned to Houston this morning. Details of Mrs. Pankey’s last illness have not been received. A message announced that she was at the point of death and another later stated that an operation had been performed that was successful, and that there was a slight chance for her recovery, but the third message brought the news of her death. Mrs. Pankey was in Cairo only a few months ago, with her husband and underwent here an operation for appendicitis. One daughter, Eunice, aged 11, survives with Mr. Pankey; two other children having died of diphtheria within the past year. A message received today announced that the body would be brought to Cairo and the funeral held here. It is expected to arrive late Tuesday night, and the remains will be taken to the home of Judge Dewey, where the funeral services will be held. The burial will probably be at Cobden, in the family burying ground. Details will be announced later. (Her marker in Cobden Cemetery in Union Co., Ill., beside one for Francis “Frank” and Phoeba Klier, likely her parents, reads: Lula Klier Pankey Apr. 28, 1872 Nov. 27, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) W. G. Mitchell received word Saturday of the death of his father at Washington, D.C. (Mounds) WILL OF JOHN HODGES ADMITTED TO PROBATE The will of the late Capt. John Hodges was admitted to probate in the county court this afternoon. No contest has been filed and the will was admitted without objection. FUND FOR MONUMENT TO MISS ANNA PELLEY Fund to date, $45.85 Unity, Ill., Nov. 25, 1909 To the editor of The Citizen. In publishing, the donation given by the Unity people for the memorial of the late Miss Anna Pelly, was published wrong. The following are the names given correctly. A. E. Parker, $1.25; George Hodges, 2.60; C. W. Irby, .50; Frank Roseme, .25; C. E. Hodges, .25; John J. Hodges, .25; Geneva Irby, .25; Mrs. G. O. Vincent, .50; Name Witheld, .20. Total, $5.45 Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 30 Nov 1909: LOVIE GREEN CAME BEFORE COMMITTEE Investigation of Police Department Again Brings Negress into Limelight URGED TO LEAVE TOWN BY OTHER NEGROES Richard Gannon Saw Chief Egan Catch Patrolman in Saloon—Investigation Continued Subject to Call of Mayor Two witnesses were before the police, jail and fire department committee investigation last night in the council chamber. They were the negro woman Lovie Green, who figured so materially in the recent events of the past few weeks in Cairo, and Richard E. Gannon. Lovie Green was wanted to testify in regard to the charge that she paid members of the police force $5 a week for police protection to enable her to run a disorderly house at Twenty-sixth and Polar streets, the house that the hounds tracked to when hunting the slayer of Miss Anna Pelley. She denied that she had ever paid a cent to a police officer. “I never gave a policeman a nickel in my life and I never run any house,” was her answer to the question put to her by Attorney Leek. The woman stated that she had been in Cairo all of the time since she came here last August; that her sister would go down town since the assault and murder of Miss Pelley and the lynching of James and hear stories and come back and advise her to leave town. “I haven’t done nothing. I went on about my business, went wherever I wanted to go” was the reason she gave for not leaving. She said that John R. Magee, the negro lawyer, also advised her to leave town, to go up back of Mound City to stay awhile, but she said that she was not scared. Magee had requested her to leave on several occasions, one of them that (yesterday) morning. The witness said that she had a dream and told the negro lawyer her dream. He told her that anything that you dream on Sunday night always comes true, and advised her to leave. She did not tell what her dream was. No police officer had ever asked her to leave town. Elder Head did not ask her to leave. She said she only knew Elder Head by sight; had never spoken to him; did not like him. She admitted knowing John Wade and Luther Lewis, negro police officers, and said, “Mr. Gus” (Johnson) had brought her down to the investigation. The other witness before the committee, Mr. Gannon, testified in regard to the occurrence at Fifteenth and Washington. He was standing on the corner in front of the Cairo & Thebes depot foundation talking to the chief of police, when Officers Carmody and Magner entered the saloon there. When they had been in there quite a while, Chief Egan remarked that he would go in and see why they were there so long. The witness said that he, Egan, went in one door and came out another and asked if the officers had come out. Witness told the chief that they had not. Chief Egan then went in again after the officers. This testimony was given to offset the story that the officers, who were found in there in company with some women, were first tipped off by the chief over the telephone that he was coming. Beside Mayor Parsons and Attorney Leek, members of the committee present were Aldermen Schillin, Magner, Cannon, McDaniels, and Gorman. C. S. Bourque was stenographer. At the request of the mayor, Attorney Leek stated that when he was engaged as attorney for the Board of Local Improvement, that the mayor had stated that there probably would be some other occasions when he would call upon him for assistance, and that he was present at the investigation not as attorney for the mayor or for the chief of police or for any officer, but as the attorney for the city. At the conclusion of the examination of these witnesses, the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the mayor. Chairman Koehler and Alderman Thomas W. Williams were not present at the meeting. FUNERAL NOTICE PANKEY—Mrs. Lulu Klier Pankey, wife of W. T. Pankey, died at Houston, Texas, Saturday evening, Nov. 27, 1909. Funeral services will be held at the residence of Judge William S. Dewey, No. 2602 Elm Street, in this city, Wednesday, Dec. 1st, at 1 o’clock p.m. conducted by Rev. S. C. Ohrum, pastor of Cairo Baptist Church. Funeral party departs from Central Union Station at 2:35 p.m. Interment at Cobden, Ill. Friends of the family invited. MEMORIAL IN CHICAGO FOR MISS PELLEY The Chicago Record-Herald says: Walter B. Sloan, director for Great Britain of the China Island Mission, will speak at the Willard Hall noonday meeting today. Rev. J. Bone will be in charge tomorrow. Memorial services in memory of Miss Anna Pelley, murdered recently in Cairo, Ill., will be held Wednesday under the auspices of the Chicago Central W. C. T. U. the Christian Missionary Alliance will conduct Thursday’s meeting. Dr. A. C. Dixon’s Sunday school issues will be discussed Friday and Andrew Usham will speak Saturday. (The W. C. T. U. was the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union was organized in 1874 to promote total abstinence of alcohol.—Darrel Dexter) HEARING OF SHERIFF DAVIS TOMORROW Sheriff Frank E. Davis and Senator Walter Warder have gone to Springfield to attend the hearing of the sheriff growing out of the recent lynchings. State’s Attorney Wilson will go up tonight. Senator Warder will appear for Mr. Davis in place of Judge Dewey. EXPLOSION OF GAS IN ILLINOIS MINE Marion, Ill., Nov. 30.—One miner was killed and 100 rescued with difficulty after an explosion of gas in a mine near here. The dead man was Frank Morrow, an American. He was in that portion of the mine which received the full force of the explosion. When the gas blast came there was a rush for the shaft, and as the cage had not been damaged, all the workmen were soon brought to the surface. Nearly a score of the men, however, mindful of the disaster at Cherry, Ill., were too terrified to await the usual means of exit and climbed to daylight through the ventilating shaft. FUND FOR MONUMENT TO MISS ANNA PELLEY Previously reported, $45.85 Branch 238 C. K. of A., 5.00 Total, $50.85 MOUND CITY CONTRIBUTIONS Miss Geneva Howard, one of the teachers in the public schools, has taken steps to have Mound City represented in the movement to erect a monument to the memory of Miss Anna Pelly. The Citizen is informed that donations left at any drug store in Mound City or with the assistant postmaster will be duly acknowledged by her and remitted to the custodian of the monument fund. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 1 Dec 1909: Miss Pearl Mitchell left Tuesday for Irvington, Ill., where she will attend the funeral of her father. (Mounds) (Clark W. Mitchell married Angeline Faulkner on 20 Jan 1853, in Washington Co., Ill. Clark W. Mitchell, 30, born in Casey Co., Ky., farmer, of Irvington, Washington Co., Ill., enlisted as a corporal in Co. B, 62nd Illinois Infantry on 15 Jan 1862, in Washington Co., Ill., re-enlisted as a veteran 1 Feb 1864, at Little Rock, Ark., and was mustered out 6 Mar 1866, at Little Rock, Ark., as a sergeant. He was admitted to the Veterans’ Home at Danville, Ill., 21 Sep 1906, and his closest relative was Pearl Mitchell, his daughter, of Irvington. A marker in Grand Point Cemetery in Irvington, Washington Co., Ill., reads: Clark W. Mitchell July 4, 1834 Nov. 27, 1909 Angeline Faulkner Mitchell his wife Mar. 8, 1838 Aug. 24, 1906.—Darrel Dexter) The burial of Jasper Culley of McClure was well attended, as he was well known in the vicinity of Thebes, formerly his home. Harmon Grace, formerly of Thebes, was buried at Diswood Tuesday under the auspices of the K. P. Lodge. FUNERAL OF MRS. W. T. PANKEY HELD TODAY Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Lulu Kleir Pankey, wife of W. T. Pankey, who died in Houston, Texas, last Saturday evening, were held at the residence of Judge William S. Dewey this afternoon, conducted by Rev. S. C. Ohrum, pastor of the Cairo Baptist Church. The choir of the church sang the hymns which were so dear to the dead wife and mother. After the services the remains were taken on the Illinois Central passenger train at 2:35 to Cobden for interment in the family burial lot. The pallbearers were John C. Gholson, H. C. Steinel, C. B. S. Pennebaker, Judge William N. Butler, Arthur Thistlewood, Foree Bain, Clyde Sullivan and John C. Fisher. Most beautiful floral offerings, a last tribute to the departed, were given by friends of the deceased. OBJECTS TO THE REINSTATEMENT OF SHERIFF DAVIS Mrs. Ida Barnett, Colored Woman of Chicago, Makes Vigorous Protest ON BEHALF OF MEETING OF CHICAGO NEGROES Held on Nov. 16—Counter Petition of 500 Cairo Negroes Asks His Reinstatement Springfield, Ill., Dec. 1—A vigorous protest against the reinstatement in office of Sheriff Frank Davis of Alexander County was made by Mrs. Ida Barnett, wife of Assistant State’s Attorney F. L. Barnett of Cook County, this noon at the hearing before Gov. Deneen and Assistant Attorney General Fitch of the petition of Sheriff Davis for re-instatement after having been removed according to statute, for allowing a prisoner in his custody to be lynched. Mrs. Barnett was appointed by a large meeting of colored people of Chicago held at the institution church in that city on Nov. 16, to make inquiry as to what measures were being made to prevent the spread of lynch law. At this meeting George C. Hall was chairman and G. W. Anderson secretary. Mrs. Barnett went to Cairo and declares that she learned there that Sheriff Davis had made no effort to protect the man, William James, who was one of the men lynched, either by enrolling special deputy sheriffs or asking for police protection or by calling on Governor Deneen for troops. She declared that it was known by all the officers and by nearly all the population of Cairo that James would be lynched forty-eight hours before the lynching took place; that hundreds of people were at the station when Sheriff Davis left Cairo with his prisoner and that the mob was only waiting to know where the sheriff took his prisoner before going to where he was and taking his prisoner from him. Mrs. Barnett read resolutions adopted at a mass meeting held in Cairo and those adopted at a meeting of the colored ministerial association of Cairo signed by eight colored ministers, including two presiding elders, asking Governor Deneen not to reinstate Davis in office. Sheriff Davis is present, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Thomas A. Fuller, who was with him when James was wrested from him in the woods. Former Senator Walter Warder, of Cairo, is the personal attorney of Sheriff Davis present, while State’s Attorney Alexander Wilson of Alexander County, Horace A. Hannon, T. A. Head and T. W. Warrick, the last two named colored, are here from Cairo in his behalf, as is also J. P. Nesbitt of Murphysboro, member of the state board of equalization from the twenty-fifth district. Mr. Warder read numerous letters and affidavits and a petition signed by 500 colored citizens of Cairo asking that Sheriff Davis be reinstated. Attorney Moses Williams, colored, of Springfield, is here in the interest of those opposed to the reinstatement of Davis. At 12:30 o’clock the hearing was adjourned till 2 o’clock when Mrs. Barnett will conclude the address. (Born into slavery in Mississippi, Mrs. Barnett, a Chicago journalist and Civil Rights activist, is better known by the name Ida B. Wells.—Darrel Dexter) RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY CAIRO NEGROES A meeting of colored citizens was held at St. Michael’s Hall Monday night which was addressed by Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett, of Chicago, Ill., and the following resolutions adopted: Whereas the State of Illinois in less than two years has been disgraced by four lynchings of indescribable brutality. Resolved, that we call upon our public officials to use the militia before than after lynchings; and we demand the impeachment of officials guilty of criminal neglect of duty who rely upon lynchings “to clarify the atmosphere.” Resolved, that the statute directing the governor to remove a sheriff who permits a prisoner to be taken from him and lynched, is a wholesome incentive to effective service which should be vigorously enforced and we call upon Governor Deneen to do his plain duty under the law. Not only was this resolution adopted unanimously, but also the following: Resolved, That this mass meeting of fifty of the representative negro citizens of Cairo demand the permanent retirement of Sheriff Davis for failure to do his sworn duty under the law to protect the prisoner, Will James, and Henry Salzner, in his charge, who were lynched on the night of Nov. 11. Every man, woman and child in Cairo knew for 48 hours before the lynchings took place that Will James was to be lynched. Yet not once did the sheriff swear in any deputies to aid him, nor call on the governor for assistance. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 3 Dec 1909: JASPER CULLEY Jasper Culley, the well-known merchant, postmaster and one of the most respected citizens of this city, and county, died at his home Monday morning at 7:10 o’clock. This illness was of a very short duration. On Sunday afternoon, about 1:30 o’clock, he was stricken with heart failure and became unconscious and remained in that condition for sixteen hours, regaining semi-consciousness for a short time. Surrounded by all the members of his family and many other relatives and friends, when desolation came, he simply went to sleep. No mother ever saw her infant soothed into blessed dreamland more calmly, serenely and peacefully. His breath was as soft and gentle as the lingering breeze at sunset in June. The Heavenly Father must have said, “It is enough.” The funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday, Nov. 26th, at 10:30 a.m. conducted by the Rev. J. R. E. Craighead of the Presbyterian Church of Anna, Ill. The attendance was large and the exercises quite impressive. The funeral sermon was from Job 14:1 “Man that is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble; he cometh forth as a flower sod is cut down; he fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not; seeing his days are determined the number of his months are with thee; But man dieth and wasteth away: Yea, man giveth up the ghost and where is he? Yet, O Lord, have compassion upon the children of Thy creation and save them with an everlasting salvation.” Three hymns entitled “Asleep in Jesus,” “It Is Well with My South,” and “Nearer My God to Thee” were sung by a quartet composed of Miss Maud McRaven, Mrs. E. A. Barton, Claude McRaven, Mrs. E. A. Barton. The funeral train left this city at 2:20 p.m. over the Cotton Belt for Thebes, Ill., cemetery, where interment took place. The pallbearers at McClure were: O. Taylor, J. T. McClure, J. E. Hedges, T. M. Otrich, A. T. Sams, J. M. Hensley and Charles W. Cantley. At the cemetery at Thebes, the Rev. Leyerle held short services and the three hymns as above were sung by the Thebes choir composed of the following: L. F. Cox, C. R. Knowlton and wife, Misses Ruby Phelps and Elsie Jeffries. The pallbearers were Albert Brawn, Walter Patterson, Capt. W. H. Brown, Dr. C. P. Spann, William Bracken, Arthur Brown, Mose Lesar. The floral tributes from friends of the family were the finest ever seen in this vicinity. The most beautiful piece was from August Nasse of St. Louis, Mo. Jasper Culley was born in McCracken County, Ky., Aug. 24, 1833. He came to Alexander County, Illinois, with his parents at the age of 10. They located at Thebes, Ill., where he received his education and learned the carpenter’s trade. In 1859 he entered the grocery business, buying his first bill of goods from August Nasse, a St. Louis wholesale grocer. After eight years he removed to Clear Creek Landing, now McClure, and for more than a half century has been a successful business man. Mr. Culley married on May 1st, 1863, Miss Eugenia Marchildon, a sister of C. A. Marchildon, and six children were born to them and lived to reach their maturity. The surviving children are: Mrs. Alice Craig of Illmo, Mo., F. M. Culley of Cairo, Ill., Mrs. Mattie McRaven of McClure, Ill., Henry Culley of Fulton, Ky., and Leon and Miss Beulah; who have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Eugenia Culley and family of McClure, Ill., desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to their friends in McClure and Thebes, who extended to them so much kind attention in their bereavement, the death of Mr. Jasper Culley. The funeral of the late Mr. Jasper Culley in this city (McClure) on Tuesday, Nov. 30th, was one of the largest ever seen in McClure. Those who were present from out of town were: From Thebes, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Marchildon, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rolwing, Miss Myrtle Rowling. From Grand Tower, Ill., Mr. Mike O’Connel, Mrs. Perce Baxter. From Cape Girardeau, Mrs. T. J. Gill, Miss Lucy O’Connell. The entire population of McClure and vicinity was present and all stores and the public schools were closed from 9:30 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. in honor of the dead merchant, postmaster and citizen. During the recess there has occurred several events which may demand the attention of the court and a special grand jury will be called during the term for the purpose of investigating the matters the court will probably refer to it. There are several criminals in jail whose cases may be considered by the grand jury, among them Henry Small who shot and killed Will Polk. FUND FOR MONUMENT TO MISS ANNA PELLEY Previously reported, $50.85 Albert Brawn, Thebes, Ill., $1.00
Total, $51.85 Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 4 Dec 1909: NO DECISION YET IN THE CASE OF SHERIFF DAVIS Have you heard anything from Springfield? This question was asked The Citizen scores of times today. The announcement that Gov. Deneen would probably give his decision in the Frank Davis matter Saturday made the public eager to learn whether Frank E. Davis is to be reinstated in the office of sheriff of Alexander County or to be permanently deposed. Inquiry by The Citizen of its correspondent at the state capital brought this reply: “Governor in Chicago today. Nothing doing in Davis case.” ARREST TWO IN MURDER CASE Marion, Ill., Dec. 4.—Thomas Presley and Arthur Smith of Johnston City have been arrested and are now in jail here in default of $5,000 bond on a charge of murder of James Hickey, whose lifeless body was found three weeks ago in a weed patch near the public highway, between Johnston City and Marion. Hickey had been stabbed to death elsewhere and his body hauled to the spot. A buggy bearing blood spots on the seat was later found and on this clue the authorities have been working. Hickey was a businessman of White Ash, this county, and it is believed was decoyed to a house which burned down last Monday by those who murdered him. A detective calling himself “Little Jack,” who has been working on the case in an effort to gain the several hundred dollars’ reward on Friday morning following their arrest, became insane and will be arraigned before a lunacy commission in this city Saturday. (James Hickey, born 19 Jan 1884, died 11 Nov 1909, was buried in Lake Creek Cemetery, Spillertown, Williamson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 6 Dec 1909: ALEXANDER WILL NOT RETURN TO CAIRO Negro Now in Urbana Jail Will Remain There for the Present—Authoritative Statement “You may say, that Arthur Alexander will not be brought back to Cairo for trial at this special term of the circuit court.” That is the authoritative statement made by State’s Attorney Wilson to The Citizen this afternoon. Regardless of the action of the special grand jury, it is not necessary to return the prisoner to this county until the case is ready for trial, which may not be until the February term of court if an indictment should be returned against him by the special grand jury, which will convene tomorrow morning. There was considerable excitement aroused today by reports that Alexander had been brought back last night and another story that he would be brought back tonight for appearance before the grand jury tomorrow. The fact is it is not necessary for the grand jury to consider Alexander’s case if they be shown good and sufficient reasons for not doing so. Stirring up the community by circulation of wild stories will certainly not encourage the authorities to bring the negro back to Cairo. TRIBUTES PAID TO DEPARTED BROTHER ELKS Lives of Henry Smith Candee and Capt. John Hodges Extolled by Friends LODGE OF SORROW SUNDAY AFTERNOON At the Cairo Opera House Held by Cairo Lodge No. 651, B. P. O. E. In one of the most solemn and appropriate services ever held, Cairo Lodge No. 651 , B. P. O. E., Sunday afternoon at the Cairo opera house extolled the lives of the members of the lodge who had passed into the Great Beyond during the past year, while paying a tribute to the order which in doing so much for the betterment of their brotherhood. The services, which lasted but little more than two hours, were attended by a large audience. In the parquet were seated the members of the order, while the rest of the lower floor was filled with the families and friends of the members. Upon the stage were seated the officers of the order, with Exalted Ruler H. S. Antrim occupying the center and those others who had a part in the program. The speaker of the day, Hon, Clifford T. Curry of Evansville, Ind., paid a tribute to the Order of Elks told that it stood for the betterment of mankind; that no man, however good, but would be a better man if he affiliated with the order and lived up to its teachings; and that as an order it helped its members to become stronger and better citizens. He paid a high tribute to womanhood, as the influence which made man better, and also told of the charity work done by the order to help its needy members, a work done quietly, so quietly that but a very few members of any lodge knew about this part of the work. The talk was plain and earnest, and without fulsome praise for the order, which he represented, but calculated to convince the audience that it was an organization that is doing a splendid work in helping man live nearer to the plan of his Creator. The lives of the two members of the lodge who have passed away during the year were extolled by W. B. Huette, who paid a tribute to the later Henry Smith Candee, and Senator Reed Green, who spoke of the worth of the late John Hodges. Both of these speakers knew intimately the men of whom they spoke. They knew their good qualities and their weaknesses. They knew their life purposes and their devotion to family and friends. Mr. Huette held up the family life of the late Henry Smith Candee as a model anyone might well emulate. Senator Green upheld the official record of Capt. Jack Hodges, a record closely interwoven with the history of Alexander County for more than a quarter of a century as a model because of his honesty and his courage, paying a tribute to him as a man with tenderness of heart, yet who never flinched when stern duty called. In perfect keeping with the high order of the exercises were the musical selections, three numbers by a double quartette composes of Mesdames George B. Osgood, C. S. Bourque, C. T. Calhoun, and Robert Stapleton, and Messrs. C. S. Bourque, Jams M. McManus, H. C. Florence and Joseph Raeth, who sang “Hear, O My People,” with Frederick Stevenson “Seek Ye the Lord,” by Dr. J. V. Roberts and “Thou Everywhere,” by J. P. Weston and the beautiful solo, “Face to Face,” by Mrs. George V. Osgood of Chicago. Rev. A. S. Buchanan offered prayer at the opening of the services and Rev. S. C. Ohrum pronounced the benediction at the close. Officers of Cairo lodge are H. S. Antrim, exalted ruler; Henry Gilhofer, esteemed leading knight; Harry G. Dilts, esteemed loyal knight; C. H. Thompson, esteemed lecturing knight; Herbert C. Steinel, secretary; James H. Galligan, treasurer; J. C. Glade, esquire; Ross C. Bates, tyler; N. W. Cox, chaplain; F. P. Ayer, inner guard; E. T. Aisthorpe, organist; and C. C. Terrell, J. B. Magee and W. H. Wood, trustees. The committee in charge of the program was George Parsons, George T. Carnes, and Phil C. Barclay. The complete list of the departed brothers of the Cairo lodge and the date of their deaths follows: Joseph P. Robarts, Oct. 20, 1903; John A. Haynes, Feb. 25, 1904; Ernest W. Rees, Nov. 12, 1904; Henry Bernstein, July 28, 1905; S. J. Wheeler, Nov, 18, 1905; Barney L. Cozby, Feb. 22, 1906; Albert T. Osgood, May 14, 1907; William E. Smith, May 23, 1907; Frank L. Gossman, Oct. 27, 1907; Charles E. Hessian, May 4, 1908; Marion C. Wright, July 16, 1908; Henry Smith Candee, Aug. 20, 1909; John Hodges, Oct. 28, 1909. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 7 Dec 1909: WELL KNOWN GERMAN CITIZEN DIED LAST NIGHT AT INFIRMARY Herman Rumfort, a well-known German citizen, died at St. Mary’s Infirmary about 9 o’clock Monday evening after a brief illness of pneumonia. The deceased was 61 years of age. He came to Cairo direct from Germany more than twenty years ago. He was much devoted to his fatherland and was a typical German gentleman of the middle class. His intimate friends nicknamed him “Bismarck” and he was known more as “Big Herman.” Comparatively few people knew his surname and he cared not for that, being reticent regarding himself and tending strictly to his own business. He was industrious and prudent. He learned bartending soon after arriving in Cairo and was long employed by John Johnson, who for many years conducted the Brewery Saloon on Washington Avenue as an exclusive gentlemen’s resort. In later years Herman had worked in various saloons and was employed by Louis Zanone for some months past. During his residence in Cairo he had a few hundred dollars and invested some of it carefully as provision against possible need in old age. It is reported that since going to the hospital he provided for the distribution of his savings in event of his death. No relatives survive him. He was a member of the Local Union of Bartenders, which organization will conduct the funeral. FUNERAL WEDNESDAY The funeral of the late Herman Rumfort will be held on Wednesday afternoon under auspices of the Local Bartenders’ Union. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. and the remains taken by special train to Villa Ridge for interment. FUND FOR MONUMENT TO MISS ANNA PELLEY Previously reported, $51.85 From Mound City, 7.50 Total, $59.35 Mound City, Ill., Dec. 4, 1909 Roy N. Adams, $1.00; Thomas Higgins, 1.00; Peter McNeile, .50; Sam Poindexter .50; Charles Schuler, .50; W. T. Friganza; Dr. George B. Howard, .25; W. S. Sanderson, .25; W. Roy Moore, .25; E. P. Easterday, .25; John D. Strohm, .25; J. C. Ford, .25; Miss Minnie Boyd, .25; Isaac W. Reed, .25; Mrs. James Capoot, .25; Mrs. M. A. Baxter, .25; Harry Neadstine, .25; A. C. Parker, .25; Mrs. George B. Howard, .25; P. H. Heith, .25. Total $7.50 From Miss Geneva Howard of Mound City, Ill., the sum of $7.35 has this day with the names of the contributors sent also to Cairo Bulletin making total of $14.85 to date. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 8 Dec 1909: Lloyd Smith, who resides with his parents on a farm north of this city (Mound City) was accidentally shot Monday afternoon while cleaning a revolver, the shot passing through the left lung and lodging in the back. Doctor Bondurant of Cairo extracted the bullet last night and says the young man is in a serious condition. Willie Williams, age 3 years, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kreitner of this city. The funeral was held this afternoon, interment at Beech Grove Cemetery. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 9 Dec 1909: GRAND JURY AT WORK ON CASE OF ALEXANDER Inquisitorial Body Trying to Ascertain His Connection with the Pelley Case GREEN AND COOPER WOMEN BEFORE BODY Son of Cooper Woman Also a Witness and Police Officers Summoned to Testify Lovie Green, the Cooper woman, the son of the latter, a young man named Drane (at first given as Dean) and the police officers who were involved in the Pelley case, were before the grand jury yesterday and today, The efforts of the grand jury were directed toward finding, if possible, an indictment against Arthur Alexander. So far there is no evidence to connect Alexander with the murder of Miss Anna Pelley except the statements which the negro William James is credited with making as he stood on the box under the street arch just before he was lynched. Alexander is in jail in Urbana, and his case must be disposed of. If an indictment can be found against him, he will have to be brought back here for trial, but if there is no evidence against him except the statements that William James is credited with making, it is not likely that a true bill of indictment can be found against him. In that event he will have to be released. It was on this point that Judge Butler charged the grand jury especially. He warned them that they should be very careful to go into the matter fully, because the public had the idea that these persons, Lovie Green and Arthur Alexander, especially, were believed by the public to be guilty and that in the case of the Green woman, the officers were being subjected to severe criticism for allowing her to remain at large. Following the probe of the Pelley case, it is believed that the grand jury will go into the other charges that have been current for some time. At least the summoning of every official connected with the city and county governments would indicate such a course. That the grand jury has laid a big lot of work is evident from the fact that after working all day yesterday, not an indictment was returned when they adjourned in the evening. Sheriff McManus had considerable difficulty in locating Drane. His name was given as Dean and a search through the milling district failed to find any man named Dean. But when it was found that his name was Drain, he was located at the Chicago Mill in a very few minutes. Coroner James McManus was before the grand jury this afternoon and they spent considerable time taking his testimony. Friends of Clarence Speaker will regret to learn of the death of their youngest child, caused by the street car. (Villa Ridge) Lloyd Smith, son of Will Smith of America, accidentally shot himself Monday evening, while working on a loaded revolver. The ball entered the left side, breaking the lower rib and was taken out of his back, making a very dangerous wound. There is some probability of his recovery. (Villa Ridge) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 10 Dec 1909: GRAND JURY STILL PROBING CASE OF ALEXANDER Two Negro Women Summoned to Tell What They Knew of his Whereabouts on Night of Pelley Murder DEPUTY SHERIFFS ALSO SUMMONED Grand Jury Not Yet Ready to Take Up Other Matters Although Newspaper Men Were Summoned This Morning Although they had notified the newspaper men to appear before them the first thing this morning, the grand jury were still not ready today to go into the graft charges involving the police department of Cairo. Instead they were at work today as yesterday on the various phases of the Pelley case. In addition to Coroner McManus, Chief Egan and Officer French were before the inquisitorial body yesterday, and today every deputy sheriff that was at work on the case was summoned before them. Other witnesses before the grand jury were the sister of Arthur Alexander and another negro woman named Ada Ross, both of whom were asked to testify as to the whereabouts of Arthur Alexander on the night of the murder of Miss Pelley. It is known that Alexander named these to establish his alibi. He told Coroner McManus that he carried clothing for the Ross woman on the night of the murder. It is also reported today around the courthouse that the grand jury was inquiring about the lynching. So far it is believed that there is not a single bit of evidence against Arthur Alexander to connect him with the criminal assault and murder of Miss Anna Pelley. The grand jury will adjourn this evening until Monday, so as to allow the members from the country to go home and to allow the Cairo members to look after their business tomorrow. (The 1910 census of Nineteenth Street, Ward 5, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: Ada Ross, 40, born in Illinois, widow, mother of 5 children, 1 living, cook; Martha Hughes, daughter, 20, born in Arkansas, widow, cook; Chamella Golden, niece, 9, born in Arkansas.—Darrel Dexter) FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE HELD SUNDAY Funeral services over the remains of County Judge Lyman G. Caster of Pulaski County will be held Sunday afternoon. The funeral cortege will leave the family residence at 12:30 o’clock for the Methodist church where the services will be held conducted by Rev. Mr. Margraves. The remains will be taken to Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds for interment. Members of the bar of Cairo and of Mound City will be honorary pallbearers and the lodges of Knights of Pythias and of Modern Woodmen of the whole country will attend, together with the members of the Board of Education of Mound City, of which Judge Caster was president, and the other school officers of the county. Judge Caster was 37 years of age. He was cut down in the prime of what was a most promising career. As a man he was of a high type. He was a useful citizen, a man whose influence was for the right, a credit to the community. Those who knew him held him in the highest esteem. Those who met him were impressed favorably with him. His death is a blow to Mound City and Pulaski County and to Southern Illinois. The W. C. T. U. of Cairo have decided on Sunday afternoon as the date of the memorial for Miss Anna Pelley, who died a martyr on Nov. 9. This memorial service has been ordered by the state president to be held by every corps of this society in Illinois and it is expected that a large number of citizens will be present to do honor to Miss Pelley’s memory. The program to be given at Safford Hall will begin at 2:30. The musical numbers to be rendered by members of St. Patrick’s choir under the direction of Mrs. L. E. Profilet. With the exception of the opening hymn the numbers were the ones sung at the funeral services of Miss Pelley and will be most appropriate to the occasion. The following is the program: Hymn by choir. Scripture lesson and prayer by Rev. A. S. Buchanan. Vocal solo, “Calvary” by Joseph McNulty Address, Rev. George M. Babcock. Vocal solo, “Face to Face,” Miss Myrtle Bambrick Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 11 Dec 1909: PATRICK McNAMARA DIED IN MILWAUKEE Cairoite Passes Away There—Burial at Villa Ridge Tuesday A dispatch from Milwaukee today brought the news of the death of Patrick McNamara, formerly a member of the Cairo police force and night sergeant under the Winter administration, but more recently special agent for the Illinois Central Railroad. The cause of his death was not stated in the first dispatch. Mr. McNamara went to Milwaukee during the summer to visit his two sisters who reside there. The remains will be brought down to Villa Ridge for burial under the auspices of the Order of Eagles of which he was a member. The deceased had a number of relatives in Cairo, Mrs. Elmer Owrey being a cousin. The public schools were closed here (Mound City) Friday by the death of L. G. Caster, who has been president of the school board here for the past few years. The funeral of the late Judge L. G. Caster will be held Sunday afternoon at the home. Services will be held at the Methodist church at 12:30 conducted by Rev. Margraves. The funeral cars will depart for Beech Grove Cemetery at 1:40 sharp. Exercises conducted by lodges after cortege leaves the church. DONATED TO PELLEY MONUMENT FUND The Biju theatre on Eighth Street has been turned over to the Pelley Monument Fund committee for Monday. The entire proceeds will be donated to the fund. Special features will be added to the regular program. WHAT THE PRESS SAYS OF CAIRO It is agreed that following the lynching at Cairo so many false stories were circulated that are humiliating to that town besides being calculated to work it grave injury. For instance, the story that women of Cairo took part in the lynching, even pulling on the rope, is utterly and wickedly false, and yet it is being so printed in the remotest corners of the United States. A reckless and indifferent Associated Press correspondent probably started the story.—Jonesboro Gazette The citizens of Cairo have decided that it don’t pay to have a wide open town so they will in the future regulate the saloons, keep prostitutes off the streets and run gamblers out of the city. When a modern city expects to grow, she must rid herself of the undesirables if she expects respectable people to help build up the city. In these days of civilization, people want to live in a city where laws are obeyed and respected. As civilization spreads, people let the laws take their course unless the laws are in the hands of law breakers then it is time for the people to be interested in the welfare of their community.—Murphysboro Republican-Era Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 13 Dec 1909: Dr. Boswell and T. N. Karraker were in Mound City yesterday where they attended the funeral of Judge L. G. Caster. (Mounds) The funeral of the late Lyman G. Caster was held here Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by the Rev. Margrave at the M. E. church where a most impressive and beautiful funeral service was conducted in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends. The remains were then taken to Beech Grove Cemetery where the burial ceremony was conducted by the K. of P. lodge and Modern Woodmen attended in a body, members of the former lodge being active pallbearers. Members of the Pulaski and Alexander County bar acted as honorary pallbearers. The floral emblems were numerous and beautiful, showing the high esteem in which Lyman Garfield Caster was held by his many friends and acquaintances. (Mound City) REMAINS OF CAIRO MAN BURIED AT MILWAUKEE R. A. Hatcher, secretary of the Cairo Aerie of Eagles, received a message this morning from President Toll of the Milwaukee branch of the order, stating that the remains of Pat McNamara will be buried at Milwaukee. Previous arrangements had been made to inter the remains at Villa Ridge. The deceased was an enthusiastic member of the Eagles and order will conduct his funeral. GRAND JURY AGAIN AT WORK ON CASE OF ALEXANDER Reconvened This Afternoon after Adjournment Since Friday Evening WILL TAKE RECESS OVER HOLIDAYS In Order to Allow the Merchants and Business Men to Attend to Their Holiday Trade After a recess over Saturday and Sunday, the special grand jury convened this afternoon to take up again their work of probing all of the matters that in the public mind need attention. It is understood that they will be in session only a few days and will then adjourn over the holidays so as to allow the merchants and businessmen to attend to their holiday business. Mrs. I. W. Crabtree, wife of the railroad conductor, furnished the grand jury another bit of evidence connecting William James with the assault upon Miss Pelley. She testified that she saw James standing by Judge Dewey’s corner about the time that he is believed to have made his attack on the girl. She recognized him as the ice man, for James delivered ice to a great many families uptown and is remembered by a great many of the ladies of that part of town. On orders from the grand jury, a number of persons have been subpoenaed to appear before their body and tell what they know about the Pelley murder. There has been a lot of wild talking, charging various ones with connection with the crime. For instance, there are those who “know” that Alexander is guilty, who “know” that Lovie Green is “guilty, and who “know” a great many other things that the grand jury is trying its best to learn. They will be invited to come in and tell what they know or to keep a little more quiet. HONORED MEMORY OF MISS ANNA PELLY W. C. T. U. Held Memorial Services Sunday. Services in memory of the late Miss Anna Pelley were held by the Cairo W. C. T. U. Sunday afternoon in Safford Hall, attended by an audience which filled the room. Rev. George M. Babcock, rector of the Church of the Redeemer, made the principal address and the rest of the program included music by the choir of St. Patrick’s Church, under the direction of Mrs. L. E. Profilet, with solos by Miss Myrtle Bambrick and Joseph McNulty, and the reading to two selections delivered by Miss Pelley when she took part in the medal contests held under the auspices of the union. Rev. Mr. Babcock closed his sundries with the following words: Miss Pelley’s life was sacrificed as the result of conditions which put money and the traffic in body- and soul-destroying vices above decency, honor, and virtue. Miss Pelley’s life was taken as the fruit of laxity in law enforcement and disregard of the public welfare. Miss Pelley’s life was cut short because of being in the semblance of men connived for money at the miscarriage of justice. Miss Pelley was brutally murdered because the self-respecting members of the community have not done their duty in creating and maintaining a public opinion high enough and strong enough before which politicians, grafters, panderers in vice and business interests—in corrupt practices could not stand. Now what are we going to do about it? Shall the sacrifice have been in vain or must victims of our own households be taken before we put truth, honor and virtue first and the dollar last? First, we can create a public sentiment so strong for the righteous living that no man can find it profitable to deviate from the path of common honesty, even in the name of business. We can create and maintain a standard of morality which will prevent any profligate or “sower of wild oats” being welcome in our sacred family circle. We can organize and put pressure on our public servants to compel them to enforce the laws and ordinances of the state and city. We can abolish the dives and dens, and compel the saloons to adhere to the law or vote them and the dives out altogether. We can satisfy the social instincts of man with coffee houses, clubs and wholesome places of meeting, where they will not be made drunk nor robbed. We can provide right forms of pleasure, elevating recreation and wholesome sports for the many as well as for the few. In this connection the following lines written by Mrs. W. B. Huette the day after the tragedy are appropriate. Lines on the Death of Miss Anna Pelley The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear?—Psalm XXVII-1. The day is done, the darkness falls On all the city’s streets And hastening home the mist and train No friendly face she meets. When suddenly a form appears From out of the shade and gloom; A hand is stretched in awful guilt And sealed her early doom. Our fair young sister; loved so well, Has shared a martyr’s fate, And sweetly clothed in garments of white Has entered Heaven’s gate. O’er all the land a pall is cast Our grief must have full sway For her—the long dark night has past: She wakes in Perfect Day. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 14 Dec 1909: GOVERNOR DENEEN NOTIFIES BOARD HE REMOVED DAVIS County Clerk Jesse E. Miller received this afternoon the certified copy of the order of Gov. Deneen denying the petition of Frank E. Davis for re-instatement as sheriff of Alexander County. The governor states that he entered the order on Dec. 6th and asks that the order be presented to the board for such action as they may see fit in the matter. DAVIS TO BRING SUIT TO TEST NEW STATUTE Under Which Gov. Deneen Removed Him from the Office of Sheriff of the County QUO WARRANTO MAY BE INSTITUTED And Action Taken to the Illinois Supreme Court—Attorney Leek and Judge Dewey Retained Frank E. Davis deposed sheriff of Alexander County, does not propose to accept the decision of Gov. Charles S. Deneen depriving him of that office. He will bring suit to test the constitutionality of the law under which Gov. Deneen acted. Mr. Davis stated to The Citizen that he had employed Attorney Angus Leek and Judge W. S. Dewey to bring proceedings to test the law. According to Judge Dewey, who with Mr. Leek is now looking into the law, quo warranto proceedings may be begun in the circuit court at any time, and it is possible if action is taken at once to get the case before the Illinois Supreme Court at its February term, so as to get an early decision. What effect this new turn in the affairs will have on the situation cannot yet be told, but it is probable that the county board would want to wait the termination of this suit before making an appointment. No person would want to take the office of sheriff by appointment by the board if there is any question about getting his salary. If an appointment is made and the law later declared unconstitutional, the question would arise whether the salary would not go to Mr. Davis for the whole time. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 15 Dec 1909: OSCEOLA MAY SEE LYNCHING OF SIX NEGROES Sheriff with Large Force of Deputies Guarding Jail Against Attack Osceola, Ark., Dec. 15.—The sheriff and a large force of deputies today are guarding the jail here in an effort to repulse an attack by a mob which is coming from Shawnee with the avowed intention of hanging six negroes charged with robbing and torturing Mrs. Cummings and others in the community. The mob is said to be organized by a man named Cummings, a relative of the dead woman, who purchased a hundred feet of rope at Memphis, Tenn., and then crossed the Mississippi River where he was joined by others who are now marching here. It is expected that they will arrive sometime today. The negroes are accused of brutal crimes. The sheriff is resolved that the negroes shall not be lynched. JUDGE BUTLER AND CHIEF EGAN QUIZZED BY GRAND JURY Judge William N. Butler and Chief of Police M. S. Egan were before the grand jury testifying today. Judge Butler was the first witness of the two called and his testimony was concluded during the forenoon. Chief Egan was then summoned and as the grand jury was not through with him when the noon recess was taken, he was again on the stand in the afternoon. It was not until 4:30 last evening that the grand jury got through questioning Editor E. W. Thielecke of The Bulletin. He began his testimony in the forenoon and was before them about four hours. Following Mr. Thielecke, the little sister of Arthur Alexander, the negro implicated with James in the assault and murder of Miss Anna Pelley was questioned. The grand jury had not yet determined about when they will adjourn for the holidays. They may continue until Friday evening and then adjourn over until after New Year’s. Adjournment, however, may come sooner than that. There is still a lot of witnesses to be examined, and if they follow their plan of going clear to the bottom of every charge that has been made, they will be in session for a long time. HENRY BERBLING PASSED AWAY IN ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL Henry Berbling, agent here for the Murphysboro brewery, died in a hospital at St. Louis last night. The remains were brought back to Cairo this evening. Mr. Berbling came to Cairo a few years ago from Wickliffe, Ky., where he was one of the most prominent citizens. He was mayor of Wickliffe for several years. His family resides at No. 220 Twenty-eighth Street. (Henry Berbling married Bernardina Keppner on 7 Dec 1869, in Evansville, Ind. According to her birth certificate, Rose Berbling was born 18 May 1878, in Hickman Co., Ky., the daughter of Henry Berbling and Beanher Kintena Kepner, native of Germany. He was buried in Wickliffe Cemetery in Ballard Co., Ky.—Darrel Dexter) Editor of The Citizen: Sir: Following is a list of the names handed us by Mr. Thomas Roche of the citizens of this place (Villa Ridge) and amount contributed by each to the Anna Pelley Monument Fund. The money now being on deposit at the Alexander County National Bank: Dennis O’Leary, $1.00; E. M. Titus, 1.00; M. J. McBride, 1.00; Joseph Weiting, 1.00; John Powers, 1.00; Thomas Roche, 1.00; O. Z. McGee, .50; B. A. Royal, .50; Richard Roche, .50; C. W. B. Pavey, .50; James Broyhill, .25; W. M. Chenae, .25; Sam Ashley, .25; J. W. Titus, .25; Clifford Gunn, .25; S. O. Lewis, Jr., .25; F. E. Craves, .25; William Powers, .25; S. O. Lewis, .25; J. C. Gamble, .25; S. J. Aldrich, .25; E. C. Hogendobler, .25; Charles Wilkinson, .25; D. M. Redden, .25; H. W. Parker, .25; A. M. Parker, .25; E. C. Endicott, .25; Thomas Aldrich, .25; W. E. Crain, .25; M. J. Penninger, .25; H. M. Hogendobler, .25; G. P. Hartwell, .25; E. L. Crain, .25; G. E. Titus, .25; Thomas McCleland, .25; C. C. Davidson, .25; J. S. Dille, .25; D. W. Prindle, .25; W. H. Spaulding, .25; Joe Gamble, .25; J. M. Bonner, .25; E. E. Butler, .25; R. L. Spaulding, .25; Don Gunn, .25; S. H. Graves, .25; W. C. Rife, .25; J. F. Sawyer, .25; H. C. Frakes, .25; Uriah Butler, .25; H. E. Jones, .10; O. W. Redden, .10; W. B. Kennedy, .10; J. Dunn, .10; M. M. Wilkinson, .10; George H. Essex, .10; G. A. Pavey, .10; J. C. Hubbard, .10; W. L. Holderfield, .10; W. H. Leidigh, Jr., .10; Maurice Clancy, .10; H. G. Hogendobler, .10; Ed Boren, .10; Robert Aldrich, .10; Dow McClellan, .10. $19.25 Quite a number of Ullin citizens attended the funeral of Judge Caster at Mound City Sunday. Mrs. Mark Richey died Friday of typhoid fever. They lived north of Ullin near the Lime Kiln switch. She left a husband with five small children in very destitute circumstances. Ladies’ Aid of this place (Ullin) have made some donations in the way of clothing. (Marcus Leando Richey, 28, of Wetaug, Ill., farmer, born in Wetaug, Ill., son of Daniel Richey and Dyanah Rendleman, married on 29 Apr 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Nannie E. Cooper, 15, of Wetaug, Ill., born in Ullin, Ill., daughter of James Cooper and Anna Chapin. Her marker in the Sowers Cemetery at Wetaug reads: Nannie Richey dau. of J. M. & A. E. Cooper.—Darrel Dexter) Daniel Clancy, aged 80 years, died at his cabin home in Eastwood settlement early Sunday morning. “Uncle Ben,” as he was known by his neighbors, lived in that community perhaps the past fifty years. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 16 Dec 1909: BURIED AT WICKLIFFE WITH MASONIC HONORS Funeral of the Late Henry Berbling Held This Afternoon—Remains Reached Cairo Last Evening The remains of the late Henry Berbling arrived from St. Louis at 6:35 last evening were taken in charge by Burke & Blaine and removed to the family residence, 220 Twenty-eighth Street. The funeral was held this afternoon, the cortege departing via the Mobile & Ohio at 1:45 p.m. Services were conducted at Wickliffe by the Masonic fraternity of which the deceased had been an active and influential member. The interment was in the new cemetery. Henry Berbling was 62 years of age, a native of Germany. For a long term of years he conducted a pottery at Wickliffe. He served that community some years as mayor. He decided to remove to Cairo and acquired interests here several years since, but did not remove his family to Cairo until about a year ago. His wife, two sons, Charles and Joseph; and a daughter, Miss Augusta; survive him. The pallbearers were P. G. Schuh, Conrad Alba, J. H. Galligan, T. W. Gannon, W. E. Watwood, Joseph Friedman, William Oehler and Peter Saup. They accompanied the funeral party to Wickliffe. Cairo Evening Citizen, Saturday, 18 Dec 1909: Jeff Shreves, who lives near Perks, Ill., was fatally injured Thursday afternoon while at work in the woods by having a tree fall upon him. Funeral services were held at Butter Ridge Cemetery. The bereaved family has the sympathy of their many friends. (Ullin) (A marker in Butter Ridge Cemetery near Ullin, Ill., reads: William S. Shreves Born Jan. 13, 1873 Died Dec. 16, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday, 20 Dec 1909: FUNERAL HELD THIS AFTERNOON The funeral of the late Mrs. Peter Hoover was held this afternoon with services in St. Joseph’s Church at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J. J. Gillen. A special train via the Illinois Central conveyed the cortege to Villa Ridge where the remains were interred in Calvary Cemetery. The deceased was about 65 years of age, the wife of Peter Hoover, an old citizen of Cairo and one of the successful truck gardeners of the suburbs. The family now resides in the Cairo drainage district. Two daughters survive their mother. (Peter Hoover married Mary Stager on 12 Feb 1870, in Alexander Co., Ill. The 1900 census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following household: Peter Hoover, born May 1835 in Germany, gardener, immigrated in 1853, naturalized citizen; Mary Hoover, wife, born in January 1844 in Germany, married 25 years, mother of 5 children, 3 living, immigrated in 1869; Rosie Hoover, daughter, born in August 1874, single mother of one child, one living, helps on farm; Lizzie Hoover, born in March 1883 in Illinois, daughter; Willie Roach, grandson, born in November 1894 in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter) GEN. GREEN B. RAUM HAS PASSED AWAY Chicago, Ill., Dec. 20.—Gen. Green Berry Raum, former commissioner of pensions, commissioner of internal revenue and prominent attorney, died at his home, 818 Fifty-first Boulevard, at 3 a.m. Saturday Gen. Raum was in his 81st year and died of old age and a complication of diseases. Gen. Raum was born in Golconda, Ill., in December 1829. He married Miss Maria Field of the same city in 1851. He was delegate to the Democratic National Convention that nominated Stephen A. Douglas for president and was one of the most ardent supporters of the “Little Giant.” He delivered the first war speech in Southern Illinois in 1861 and served under Grant and Sherman throughout the Civil, War. Entering the Union Army in 1861 as major of the Fifty-sixth Illinois Volunteers, he was rapidly promoted through successive grades to the rank of brigadier general. He took a conspicuous part in some of the most brilliant feats of the Union armies. It was Gen. Raum who discovered and defeated Gen. Wheeler’s raid and who reinforced Resaca at night and held it against Gen. Hood. He was in Sherman’s March to the Sea and had a command under Gen. Hancock in the Shenandoah Valley at the close of the war. He was severely wounded at Mission Ridge. Gen. Raum was elected to Congress in 1867 one term and was made internal revenue commissioner in 1876. In 1889 he was made commissioner of pensions and held that position until he was obliged to retire by advancing age. He was the author of The History of Illinois Republicanism and of The Existing Conflict. (Green B. Raum married Maria Field on 16 Oct 1851, in Pope Co., Ill. His marker in Arlington National Cemetery reads: Green B. Raum Brig. General U. S. Vols. 1823-1909 His Wife Maria Field 1831-1915.—Darrel Dexter) GOV. CALLS OUT FOURTH REGIMENT TO STOP LYNCHING Companies Ordered to East St. Louis and Belleville to Prevent Trouble SHERIFF HAS ARMED DEPUTIES SWORN IN But Wants Governor to Send Troops to Prevent Any Serious Trouble Capt. W. P. Greaney had not received orders from Gov. Deneen when told of the action of the executive in calling out the Fourth Regiment this afternoon. Capt. Greaney stated that he did not believe that Co. K would be called out, owing to its geographical location. Springfield, Ill., Dec. 20.—Eight companies of the Fourth Regiment Illinois National Guard received orders at noon from Gov. Deneen to prepare to move at a moment’s notice to East St. Louis and Belleville to prevent rioting and lynching there as a result of the murder of a negro highwayman Saturday night of a conductor and motorman of an East St. Louis street car. Obrien, the conductor wounded, was still alive at 10:30 this morning, but cannot live. Sheriff Charles Cashel at Belleville notified the governor of the seriousness of his condition and asked him to prepare to send troops. The governor asked him whether he had any guns and Cashel replied, “Twelve, and I’m going to use them on the first man who attempts to molest the jail. He notified the governor he had sworn in special deputies and he believes he could control the situation, but wants the soldiers handy in case of emergency. The companies ordered out are from the southwestern parts of the state. General Frank Wells of Decatur, commandoes of the Fifth Regiment, has been sent to Belleville as the personal representative of the governor. Belleville and East St. Louis are fourteen miles apart. East St. Louis is heavily settled by negroes and the greatest danger of rioting is there. The recent hanging of Will James at Cairo is causing a feeling of apprehension by Sheriff Cashel. Will Clark who has positively been identified by Conductor Obrien as the negro who did the shooting is in the Belleville jail. The notorious Myrtle Small, whose police record would make a book, was brought in on a charge of disorderly conduct. Knowing that jail had no terrors for her and that as long as she remained in Cairo she should need watching, Chief Egan decided to give her a chase. The disorderly charge was dismissed and the vagrancy charge presented, $100 in cost or about four months in jail was the dose Judge Whitcamp handed her. Then she was in no hurry to accept a stay of execution for a few hours to get started for some other burg. When it was suggested that the judge look up an old stay outstanding against her, which added would have meant about a year in jail, Myrtle decided to move. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 21 Dec 1909: FUNERAL NOTICE Brankle—Died, Tuesday, Dec. 31, Joseph J. Brankle. Funeral cortege will leave family residence, No. 2207 Walnut Street, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday for St. Joseph’s Church, where services will be held. Special train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 2:45 o’clock for Villa Ridge cemetery, where interment will be made. Friends of the family are invited. ANOTHER PIONEER RESPONDS TO THE LAST ROLL CALL Joseph J. Brankel, Sr., died at his home, 2207 Walnut Street, at 6:45 a.m. today after a brief illness of a week resulting from reoccurrence of paralysis with which he was first stricken about fourteen years ago. Mr. Brankel was about 84 years of age and had resided in Cairo more than fifty years. He was one of the few old settlers who can now be counted upon one’s fingers. He was a carpenter and joiner of the old school who learned his trade when machine-made houses were impossible. He was among those sturdy young men who came to Cairo and Mound City from Ohio for the purpose of doing their part toward building a city at the junction of the great rivers and like most of them he remained here, never losing faith in the future of the dream of their youth. Mr. Brankel was born in Germany, coming to America with his parents at the age of two years, his family being six brothers and six sisters. Two of these brothers survive the deceased. One residing at Kelso, Mo., at the age of 92, the other in Ohio at 79. Of his own children, two sons and two daughters survive him, all of whom reside in Cairo. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later. (The 1880 census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following family: Joseph Brankle, 50, born in Hesse Castle, carpenter, sick with abscess on day of census; Bridget Brankle, 36, born in Ireland; Mary A. Brankle, 18, daughter, born in Missouri; Caroline Brankle, 16, daughter, born in Illinois; Joseph Brankle, 13, son, born in Illinois; William H. Brankle, 12, son, born in Illinois; George Brankle, 8, son, born in Illinois. The 1900 census of Walnut Street, Ward 6, Cairo, Ill., records that Joseph Brankle immigrated from Germany in 1829 and was a naturalized citizen.—Darrel Dexter) It will be interesting to see if the man who wrote “Hurrah for Cairo” when this city thought it necessary to perform a duty that should belong to the courts will lead in ignoring the law in Belleville. OLD NEGRO DIED AT BEECH RIDGE Mose Glover, an aged negro residing near Beech Ridge, died Monday morning and was buried today. Mose was known to many people over the lower end of the county and across in Pulaski County. He was one of the few old-time negroes who believed he had enough to do when attending to his own business and raising some garden truck. (The 1900 census of Ward 7, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following household: Moses Glover, born in 1836 in South Carolina, day laborer; Francis Glover, wife, born in 1845 in South Carolina, no children.—Darrel Dexter) RIOT GUNS PROTECT A NEGRO MURDERER Sheriff Prepares Against Attack by Mob of Lynchers East St. Louis, Ill., Dec. 21.—Sheriff Cashel of St. Clair County ordered eight additional riot guns for protection of the Belleville jail in case of a demonstration against Will Clark, the negro identified as the robber who shot and killed Motorman Goudey and seriously wounded Conductor O’Brien. The usual number of riot guns at the Belleville jail is four. “Besides the twelve guns, we have a sufficient small arms to repel a demonstration,” said Sheriff Cashel. “I do not expect trouble, but I thought it well to be prepared for it.” AGED NEGRO FOUND DEAD IN HIS BED Charles Thornton, an old negro claiming to be more than 100 years of age, was found dead in bed this morning by Robert Boyles. Thornton lived alone in a shanty at Forty-first and Poplar streets. He had long been quite feeble and this morning when negro women of the neighborhood failed to arouse him, they stopped Boyles who happened along and told him to look after the old man. Boyles forced an entrance to the house and found the old negro was dead. An inquest was held this morning, the verdict being in accordance with the facts as stated. Thornton had lived in Cairo many years and followed the trade of carpentering until he became too feeble to work. He really did not know his age. The remains were buried at the expense of the county. BROTHER DIED IN PADUCAH HOSPITAL R. L. Willis, a substantial farmer near Unionville, Ill., died at Riverside Hospital in Paducah on Sunday after an illness of diagnosed chronic malaria. He was 48 years of age, a widower and is survived by a grown son and married daughter residing in Pope County. Mrs. Nannie Breckenridge of Cairo was a sister of the deceased. (Robert L. Willis married Rosetta Mathis on 15 Jun 1884, in Massac Co., Ill. Robert L. Mathis married Laura Slankard on 19 Dec 1894, in Massac Co., Ill. His marker in Mount Sterling Cemetery in Massac Co., Ill., reads: Robert L. Willis Aug. 14, 1863-Dec. 17 1909 Rose E. Mathis wife of R. L. Willis Oct. 28, 1865-Jan. 19, 1892 Married June 15, 1884 The spirit smiles from that bright shore and softly whispers weep no more.—Darrel Dexter) Negro Identified by Wounded Conductor At midnight after the regular cars had stopped running a special car was brought out and the negro taken to St. Mary’s Hospital to the ward occupied by O’Brien. After identification, Clark was placed on the special car and under heavy guard, was hurried to the county jail in this city. Clark denies his guilt. He has a bad police record in East St. Louis. He was convicted four years ago of stealing a horse, but, being under age, was sent to the Reform school at Pontiac, Ill., where he served a term of three years and two months. He was released about eight months ago. Clark was seen in jail on Monday morning by a News-Democrat reporter, but failed to make a statement outside of saying that he is not guilty of the crime for which he was arrested. Reward of $700 Offered Rewards aggregating $700 for the capture of the murderer were offered by the East St. Louis and Suburban Railway and the Street Car Men’s Union following the murder Saturday night. Wife of Murdered Man Informed of His Death Around the home of Motorman Goudy, Sunday, the conductors and motormen who used to work with him established a guard. In the house was a baby four days old and the first thought of the men was not to tell Mrs. Goudy that her husband was dead. This plan was found to be impracticable and William E. Harrington, secretary of the union, was sent to the house to tell the widowed mother of her misfortune. After this the street car men did the best they could by surrounding the house and keeping well-meaning friends from talking the poor woman to death with their sympathy. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 22 Dec 1909: THIRTY-FIVE GUARDS PROTECT JAIL Where Negro Is Confined Who Killed Street Car Motorman TEN HUSKY POLICE ADDED TO FORCE Lynch Talk Heard and Many Rumors Are in Circulation Today’s St. Louis Globe-Democrat says: Sergt. Joseph Frietz of the East St. Louis Police Department took a detachment of ten men to Belleville last night, where he and his command were sworn in by Sheriff Charles P. Cashel as special deputies. The squad was selected on account of their physique and include the ten biggest men on the force. They are loaned to Sheriff Cashel by the city of East St. Louis and will be left with him while there appears to be any danger of lynching Will Clark, the negro accused of shooting Motorman E. V. Goudey and Conductor M. P. O’Brien in Saturday’s street car hold up. Persistent rumors in East St. Louis yesterday that Mrs. Goudy and her four-day-old baby had died at their home, 2712 Belleview Avenue, while the funeral of the father was in progress were not true. L. C. Haynes general manager of the street car company, heard this rumor and sent a man to make an investigation. He found Mrs. Goudy and the baby were living, but the rumor ran around town like a prairie fire that the mother and baby had joined the father. This started the mob talk afresh and induced Sheriff Cashel to accept the addition to his guard. The patrolmen who made the trip to Belleville last night were Adamson, McCarthy, McGrory, Grinin, Healey, Ottie, Bostian, Trafton, Monahan, and Johnson. This detachment increased the force of guards in the jail to thirty-five men. With its riot guns and other arms, the barricaded jail is a veritable arsenal. Outside a provost guard keeps pedestrians on the move. Clark is doing very well in the St. Clair County jail at Belleville, despite the fact that Gov. Deneen has worked up a profuse perspiration over the chances of a mob getting him away from Sheriff Charles P. Cashel. Around East St. Louis yesterday the general sentiment was: “We will all walk slow behind Charley’s hearse if they ever get that man away from him.” Street car men are not making any fuss over the arrest. They all endorse the sentiment of John Chandler, motorman of the car that made the record run in getting the negro out of East. St. Louis into Belleville, who says let the law take its course. Talk of Miners Starting Mob With some street men there is a feeling that the miners may come to the rescue and throw a little dynamite against the jail in an effort to allow the street car men to get possession of Clark. However, while the big man with the big jaw is sheriff there is little danger of a lynching. Quiet reigned at Belleville yesterday, following a night of unusual excitement occasioned by the assembling on the Belleville Public Square at 1 o’clock yesterday morning of a crowd of about 100 men and boys, the large majority of whom were East St. Louisans, apparently waiting for something to happen. The crowd was dispersed by the police and deputy sheriffs when undertone threats and talk of lynching Clark were heard. Belleville authorities and citizens for the most part did not consider this gathering, but slightly ominous and the fact that the East St. Louisans were compelled by the deputy sheriffs and police to board the last suburban cars for East. St. Louis was taken merely as a precaution. There was a second ripple of excitement in police circles about 4:30 a.m. when a special car on the suburban arrived from East St. Louis loaded with police and detectives. They had been sent out to recover a suburban car stolen by a crowd of about eighty East St. Louis men to go to Belleville and start something. The police of East St. Louis overtook the stolen car at Priester’s Park four miles west of the former city limits of Belleville. When the men in the car saw the bluecoats they hurriedly deserted the car and fled in all directions. Three men near the scene, Louis Arnold of 220 St. Louis Avenue. Wolfgang Loewe of 2920 Jefferson Avenue and James Sweeney of Eighth Street and St. Clair Avenue, all of East St. Louis were taken in custody by the police and conveyed to Belleville on the special car. Here they were delivered to Sheriff Cashel and placed in jail. Loewe and Sweeney were ran out of Belleville by the police at 1 a.m. but Arnold admitted that he was one of the men on the stolen car. The three were taken before Justice Wangelin yesterday afternoon and fined $3 and cost each on charges of disturbing the peace. Arnold was shown some leniency for imparting some important information to Sheriff Cashel concerning the identity of the men who stole the street car. Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 23 Dec 1909: WILL SHOOT TO KILL TO PROTECT HIS PRISONER Sheriff Cashel of St. Clair County Does not Propose to Permit Mob Violence TWENTY-FIVE GUARDS SURROUND JAIL Leader of Agitators Which Gathered Knocked Down by Sheriff and Then Locked Up The East St. Louis Journal of last evening says: Peace, the kind enforced through men, zero weather and a determined sheriff backed by twenty-five deputies backed by eight companies of state militia ready to move at a moment’s notice, brooks over East St. Louis and Belleville, following the murder of Motorman Goudy and wounding of Conductor O’Brien by Will Clark, a negro convict paroled by Wash Thompson, ex-sheriff of St. Clair County. The mob spirit was rife Monday night, but the proper exercise of the good right arm of Sheriff Cashel succeeded in quelling the more loud-mouthed agitators congregated on the Belleville Square. In trying to disperse the crowd of men, most of whom were East. St. Louisans, Sheriff Cachel singled out the leader and ordered him to “move on.” When the man objected, the sheriff knocked him down. After being confined in jail a few hours he was released. Clark Has Confessed Night Chief Michael Davie of the East St. Louis police stated last night that he had done the shooting with him that he was the man who shot Goudy and O’Brien. (?) He told Doyle that he had done the shooting with another gun and not with the pearl-handled weapon found on him when arrested. Claim Agent Braun of the Suburban heard the confession, as did other men. It was decided to keep the matter secret, but this could not be done. General Wells Leaves General Frank P. Wells, who was sent to Belleville Monday night by Governor Deneen, left Tuesday morning for Decatur under orders from the adjutant general’s office, Colonel Frank Dickson of Springfield, acting adjutant general, in a conversation Tuesday morning with Sheriff Cashel, said that he would keep in constant communication with Belleville and set upon the advice of the sheriff at any time, and that the troops were still under orders to be ready to move to Belleville at any moment. Will Maintain Armed Guard Sheriff Cashel is maintaining his armed guard of twenty-five men at the jail. Even though it seems that all danger is past, he will not be caught napping. Discussing the situation last evening, Sheriff Cashel said: “I cannot permit myself to relax vigilance at this time. Should I be caught napping and the lawless elements get the upper hand, I alone would be to blame. I am confident that the street car men, who are the most interested in this case, have decided to let the law take its course. The hoodlum element cannot overawe or override me. I will defend this jail. “Another thing I want to say, I am not anxious to inflict the death penalty on any man, but if the man accused of this crime is found guilty and sentenced to hang by a jury, I want to be the man to execute that verdict, as I swore to do when I took my oath of office. “As I see my duty, there is no other course left open to me but to defend my prisoners with my life. I do not want any man to get hurt, but my orders will be to shoot to kill if any attempt is made to attack this jail. I will not permit the congregating of persons about the building and that is final.” Those who knew Sheriff Cashel know he will make good on these declarations. Mrs. Goudy Not Dead
All day yesterday there were rumors and counter
rumors of what was going to happen last night.
A tale, calculated to add fuel to the general public
indignation, was to the effect that Mrs.
Goudy, wife of the murdered motorman, had died from the shock which
the terrible news gave her.
This proved untrue. Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 24 Dec 1909: ATTENDED FUNERAL OF BROTHER TODAY E. A. Buder of this city was called to St. Louis on account of the death of his brother, Reinhold Buder. The funeral was held this morning. St. Louis Globe-Democrat: Buder—Entered into rest at Wicks, Mo., on December 21, 1909, Reinhold Buder, beloved husband of Emma F. Buder (nee Scheele), father of Reinhold William, Charles G., Albert F., and Lucille F. Buder and Mrs. Adaline Ring, Mrs. Phillippina Winer and Mrs. Mary Winer, and our dear grandfather, aged 56 years, 5 months and 6 days. Funeral from Shaw Avenue Methodist Church, Friday, December 24, at 9 a.m. Friends and relatives invited to attend. (Reinhold Buder married Emma F. Schule on 10 Sep 1874, in St. Louis Co., Mo. The 1900 census of Meramec, St. Louis Co., Mo., records the following family: Reinhold Buder born in July 1853 in Austria, immigrated in 1858, naturalized citizen, clerk; Emma F. Buder, wife, born in April 1856 in Ohio, married 26 years, mother of eight children, seven living; William R. Buder, son, born in February 1875 in Missouri, day laborer; Adaline R. Buder, daughter, born in November 1878 in Illinois; Anna P. Buder, daughter, born in January 1882 in Illinois; Mary L. Buder, daughter, born in September 1885 in Missouri; Charles A. Buder, son, born in February 1889 in Missouri; Albert F. Buder, son, born in January 1893 in Missouri; Lucille F. Buder, born in June 1899 in Missouri; Albert G. Scheele, father-in-law, born in March 1820 in Germany, immigrated in 1837, naturalized citizen, ex-undertaker, married 58 years; Mary E. Scheele, sister-in-law, born in March 1843, in Ohio.—Darrel Dexter) EIGHT KILLED AND 400 IMPERILED BY MINE EXPLOSION Herrin, Ill., Dec. 24.—A gas explosion in Mine A of the Chicago and Carterville Coal Company in this city Thursday killed eight men and imperiled the lives of 400 others. The accident was caused by open lamps carried by the mine’s engineer and his assistants, who entered an abandoned section of the mine which had been filled with gas. The party was headed by Tom Williams, assistant manager. The dead are: W. T. Pierce, mine engineer Eugene Barrett, assistant engineer Thomas Williams, assistant manager Unidentified boy, about 16 years old George Snyder, miner Salvatoro Grecco, miner Pietro Romeo, laborer Thomas Harber, miner
Prompt action of the management of the mine resulted
in the safe exit of the hundreds of men who were at work
below ground.
Within five minutes of the first reports of the explosion,
the miners in the immediate vicinity of the accident were
started toward the surface and on the return trips of the
cages, rescuers were lowered to restrict Nos. 7 and 8 west,
where the explosion took place. Cairo Evening Citizen, Monday 27 Dec 1909: NOTIFIES CHARLES BROOKS OF THE DEATH OF HIS SON Chief of Police Egan received a message today from the chief of police of Batavia, Ill., to notify Charles Brooks of the death of his son, who died there last night. Chief Egan does not know where to find Charles Brooks. The city directory gives two men of that name, C. W. Brooks of 310 Nineteenth Street, a tailor, and Charles Brooks, colored, of 322 Nineteenth. AN OLD RESIDENT PASSED AWAY ON CHRISTMAS DAY J. C. LaHue died at his home on Holbrook Avenue on Christmas Day at the ripe old age of 87 years. He had been blessed with good health in his declining year and his last illness of short duration. Mr. LaHue was one of the old residents of Cairo who had helped to combat unfavorable conditions which the old Cairoites were called upon to meet at various stages of the city’s progress. He was for a number of years a member of the police force and chief for a term, having been appointed by Capt. N. B. Thistlewood during his first administration as mayor in 1879. For a long term of years Mr. LaHue was night watchman at the Halliday mills but for nearly ten years past he had led a retired life. Two daughters, Mrs. John Stuart, of Cairo, and Mrs. Robertson, of Vincennes; and three sons, Walter P., James H. and Isaac LaHue, survive their father. Mrs. LaHue died many years since and Mrs. Stuart has cared for her father’s home. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning with services in St. Joseph’s Church. The interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge. (William B. Robinson married Margaret J. LaHue on 5 Jun 1873, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) PROMINENT WICKLIFFE MAN BURIED TODAY Funeral services were held today over the remains of John Watwood, a prominent citizen of that place, who died at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon. The Masonic lodges officiated. Fire this morning at 10 o’clock destroyed two negro cabins near the Elliott house in Wickliffe. HENRY SMALL WANTED BOOZE FOR CHRISTMAS Claims to Have Religion and Wants to Plead Guilty to Manslaughter Evidently the Centralia officials are not familiar with the type of negroes represented by Henry Small, who is in jail here. Although under indictment for murder of Will Polk, a negro barber, Small wants to plead guilty to a charge of manslaughter, according to the Centralia Sentinel: “The Cairo negro who is being kept in jail here for the accommodation of Alexander County officers is a notionate fellow. During his lonely hours in the jail he has ample time to think about his chances and his condition. He becomes very religious at times and then wants to drown his troubles in booze, if he could only get the booze. He has sent word to his people to see the state’s attorney and endeavor to have him indicted on the charge of manslaughter and in that case he will enter a plea of guilty and take his medicine. “He gets letters from his relatives and friends every few days and some of them are full of encouragements and others are the reverse and consequently he has spells of sunshine and then a streak of blues. He got a letter yesterday from his sister in which was a dollar bill. He told the chief of police that he intended to serve the Lord today, but tomorrow will be Christmas and he wants to celebrate then wanted to know if he could not invest the dollar in booze.” FUNERAL NOTICE LAHUE—Died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1909, after a short illness, J. C. LaHue, aged 87 years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at St. Joseph’s Church, Rev. Father Gillen officiating, leaving the home of the deceased, 2804 Holmrock Avenue, at 8 a.m. Interment will be made in the Calvary Cemetery, Villa Ridge, the cortege leaving on the Illinois Central from Fourteenth Street. Cairo Evening Citizen, Tuesday, 28 Dec 1909: MRS. IDA WILFORD OF BARLOW DEAD Mrs. Ida T. Wilford died at her home about one and one-half miles north of Barlow, Ky., Monday morning after a brief illness. The deceased was 22 years of age and is survived by her husband to whom she was married five years since. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Wilford was a cousin of John W. Gholson of Cairo. SHOT FIRERS WERE KILLED IN EXPLOSION Centralia, Ill., Dec. 28.—Four shot firers were killed by an explosion of coal dust in a mine two miles south of here this morning. One of the victims lost two brothers-in-law in the Cherry disaster. “JACK GALVIN” DIED EARLY THIS MORNING John Morairty, better known as “Jack Galvin,” died at his home, 2500 Poplar Street at five minutes after midnight. Death came to him as a relief after several years suffering from dropsy. He was one of the veteran street car men of Cairo having been a driver on the horse cars, later became a motorman for the Egypt line and finally went to Cairo Traction Company with which he remained until poor health forced his retirement. No man in town was better known in his day or more generally liked by the children and patrons of the cars than “Jack.” Faithful and efficient service won the respect of his employers. The deceased was 54 years of age. His mother, Mrs. Mary Galvin; and three sisters, Nora, Kate and Bridget; survive him. Mrs. Galvin has been seriously ill for some days and was not aware of her son’s death. The funeral will probably be held on Thursday morning.
(The 1880 census of Cairo, Ill., records the
following household:
Michael Galvin,
45, born in Ireland, laborer on railroad; Mary A.
Galvin, 40, wife,
born in Ireland; John
Galvin, 21, son, born in Iowa, works on railroad; Hannah
Galvin, 15, daughter, born in Illinois; Cornelius
Galvin, 9, son,
born in Illinois; Bridget
Galvin, 6,
daughter, born in Illinois; Katie
Galvin, 3, born
in Illinois, daughter.
The 1900 census
of ward 6, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., records the following
household: Mary
S. Galvin, born
in December 1844 in Ireland, married 35 years, mother of 9
children, 4 living, immigrated in 1856; John
Galvin, son, born
in June 1865 in Iowa, motorman; Norah
Galvin, daughter, born in September 1873 in Illinois, launderer; POSSE HOT AFTER YOUTH WHO SHOT HIS OWN MOTHER Memphis, Dec. 28.—A posse with bloodhounds is trailing James Franklin Roach, aged 20, who shot and severely wounded his mother last night and escaped from the cabin where he was surrounded. Angered because his mother, Mrs. Sallie Miller, upbraided him for stealing a revolver, he entered the parlor where she was playing “Nearer My God to Thee” on a Christmas phonograph and shot her in the back of the head. An operation will be held at a hospital today and her recovery is expected. “I hope the poor boy is not hurt,” were the first words she uttered after regaining consciousness. The fugitive is believed to be wounded. TWO WERE BURNED WHILE ASLEEP Herrin, Ill., Dec. 28.—The mysterious disappearance of two switchmen on the St. L. I. M. & S, Railway, James B. Lobe and George Cook was solved when J. R. Hamby was scratching about in the ashes of his home, which was destroyed by fire Christmas Eve, while the family was away. In the pile of charred bones was found a bunch of switch keys and a gold-filled tooth, which identified the victims. It is thought the men sought shelter in the deserted farm house and built a fire that burned the house while they slept. Jobe’s widow lives in Herrin. Cook, who was a single man, has a brother at No. 3190 Spring Ave., St. Louis. Cairo Evening Citizen, Wednesday, 29 Dec 1909: MRS. IDA WILFORD OF BARLOW DEAD Mrs. Ida T. Wilford died at her home about one and one-half miles north of Barlow, Ky., Monday morning after a brief illness. The deceased was 22 years of age and is survived by her husband to whom she was married five years since. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Wilford was a cousin of John V. Gholson of Cairo. FRIENDLESS MAN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL A pitiful occurrence took place at Central Union Station this afternoon. A man evidently friendless, in the last stages of cancer, sat in the waiting room for two or three hours when he became unable to sit alone longer and was noticed by Special Officer Fitzgerald and provided with a couch. Dr. E. E. Gordon was called and had the man taken to St. Mary’s Infirmary. Nothing is known of the identity of the person who was observed coming from Missouri Tuesday on the Iron Mountain. He was alone. MISSOURI POSTMASTER LOSES LIFE WHEN HIS HOME BURNED Chillicothe, Mo., Dec. 29.—Cyrus Eastman, postmaster of Avalon, was burned to death at his home today as the result of a fire that destroyed his house. Eastman and a neighbor were staying in the house and were awakened and escaped. Eastman remembered he left some stamps and money in the house and went back for them. He lost consciousness from smoke and was burned. He had been postmaster seven years. (Cyrus E. Eastman married Louisa Haynes on 20 Apr 1876, in Livingston Co., Mo. The 1900 census of Fairview Township, Livingston Co., Mo., records the following family: Cyrus Eastman, born in July 1854, in Wisconsin, farmer; Eliza Eastman, born in December 1856, in Missouri, married 24 years, mother of 9 children, 4 living; Eddie Eastman, son, born in June 1883 in Missouri; Cora Eastman, daughter, born in June 1886 in Missouri; Ida Eastman, daughter, born in February 1889 in Missouri; Ovil Eastman, daughter, born in July 1894 in Missouri. Cyrus E. Eastman was appointed postmaster of Avalon, Livingston Co., Mo., on 19 Dec 1901. His marker reads: Thy Will Be Done C. E. Eastman Born July 28, 1854 Died Dec. 29, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) $1,000.00 REWARD A REWARD OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who killed Miss Anna Pelly in the City of Cairo, County of Alexander and State of Illinois, on the night of Monday, November 8th, 1909, in the neighborhood of Elm and Twenty-sixth streets in said City. GEORGE PARSONS
Mayor of the City of Cairo, Illinois A card from W. C. Heuckel, assistant city engineer, states that his grandmother is dead at Caseyville, Ill. Mr. Heuckel was spending Christmas with relatives there and will remain until after the funeral. Henry Stout of Thirty-fifth and Elm streets left for Indianapolis today to attend the funeral of his father, Joseph Stout, who died at 10:30 Tuesday night. John Ragsdale was called to Balcom last week to relieve the agent there a few days on account of the death in his family. (Ullin) Mrs. Adams, the aged mother of Dr. Luther F. Robinson, fell from a second story window Christmas morning and sustained very serious injuries. She was taken to St. Mary’s Infirmary at Cairo and her family have but slight hopes of her recovery. (Ullin) Cairo Evening Citizen, Thursday, 30 Dec 1909: Thomas McTinsley, son of Henry and Nancy Johnson Tinsley, died at Anna, Ill., Dec. 24, 1909, aged 30 years. The remains were brought to Thebes Sunday. Funeral services at the Baptist church by Rev. Macomb of Ewing, Ill., followed interment at Thebes Cemetery. The deceased is survived by four brothers, James and Frank of Diswood, Charles at Cape Girardeau, and Alvy D. of Thebes; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Thompson of Kansas City, Mo. The brothers were all present at burial. The deceased was unmarried and had lived around Thebes for nineteen years. The relatives have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. (Henry Tinsley married Nancy Johnson on 30 Jan 1861, in Perry Co., Ill. According to his death certificate, Thomas M. Tinsley, 29, died 25 Dec 1909, at Anna State Hospital in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) Myron, the eight-year-old son of Clyde and Lillie Greenwood, passed away Sunday night after a lingering illness of about six weeks of typhoid fever. The family left Monday afternoon for Decatur, Ill., where little Myron will be buried. He leaves father, mother, one brother and two sisters to mourn his loss. Myron was the oldest child. No obituary has yet been handed in as the family have not returned. (Thebes) PELLY FUNDS PAID OVER TO TREASURERS BY THE CITIZEN Checks for balances in it hands contributed to the Pelly memorial were today turned over by The Citizen to the treasurers who are handling the funds as follows. To J. P. Schuh, treasurer Pelly monument fund, $28.95 To Mr. E. J. Lebo, treasurer Pelly Rest Room, $13.40 Total, $42.35 Previously paid Mrs. Lebo, treasurer, etc., $20.00 Total, $62.35 Total funds in The Citizen fund, $62.35 Where contributors directed that the money be turned over to the Pelly Rest Room, it was done. All other funds were turned over to the Pelly monument fund. UNKNOWN MAN DIED AT HOSPITAL; WAS BURIED BY COUNTY The man found unconscious in the Illinois Central passenger station and removed to St. Mary’s Infirmary on Wednesday afternoon, died about 9 o’clock that night. No papers or any other means of identifying the man could be found and no one knew his name. The man came to Cairo on Monday and went from the Iron Mountain wharfboat to the Central passenger station, where he remained until removed on order of the county physician, Dr. Gordon. The man was suffering from cancer. YOUNG MAN DIED FAR FROM HOME Joel D. Estes Married Cairo Girl Last Spring—Remains to Be Interred at Dallas Joel D. Estes died about 3 o’clock this morning at St. Mary’s Infirmary after a brief illness from typhoid fever. The deceased was 28 years of age and came to Cairo from Dallas, Texas. He was married in March last to Miss Rudele Hebsacker of this city. For some months he had been associated with his father-in-law, R. Hebsacker, in the grocery business and proved himself to be an energetic, brother of the deceased, has been at the bedside for several days. The surviving members of his family are his mother, two brothers and a sister, all of whom reside in Dallas. The remains will be taken to Dallas for interment. (Joel Dodson Estes married Rudele Elizabeth Hebsacker on 22 Mar 1909, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill. His marker in Oakland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, reads: J. D. Estes Jr. Mar. 10, 1881 Dec. 30, 1909.—Darrel Dexter) Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 31 Dec 1909: AGED FATHER DEAD Word was received that Mr. Woodford Bannister, the aged father of Mr. W. D. Bannister, of this city, died this morning at his home in Florida, Mo. The deceased was over eighty years old. Mr. Bannister went to his father last Monday and was at his bedside when he passed away. (Woodford Bannister married Esther Amanda Crigler on 15 Dec 1868, at the residence of her father, Joel Crigler in Monroe Co., Mo. William Daniel Bannister married Winifred Martin Ellis on 25 Dec 1906, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) REMAINS WERE STARTED FOR DALLAS, TEXAS Accompanied by the young widow and Albert Estes, brother of the deceased, the remains of Joel D. Estes were started at 2 o’clock this morning for Dallas, Texas, where they will be buried. No service was held here. Friends of the widow, who was Miss Rudelle Hebsacker, accompanied the remains to Central Union Station this morning, and a profusion of flowers told of the efforts of friends to assuage if possible, something of her grief by these evidences of their tender sympathy. HENRY SMALL BROUGHT BACK TO CAIRO Slayer of Will Polk, Negro Barber, Again in Alexander County Jail PASSENGER ASKED IF HE WAS ALEXANDER And Sweat Fairly Broke Out All Over Small’s Face—Wants to Plead Guilty Manslaughter Henry Small, slayer of Will Polk, the negro barber, was brought back to Cairo last evening by Deputy Sheriff Thomas A. Fuller and lodged in the Alexander County jail. Small had been in the Centralia jail for 43 days and the charge of a dollar a day for his keep was more than the officials of the county wanted to continue indefinitely. When the train neared Anna, one of the passengers asked Deputy Fuller if his prisoner was Alexander. At the question, the sweat broke out all over Small’s face and he showed he was badly scared. The Centralia Sentinel says of the prisoner: He has been in Centralia 43 days and while here has proven to be an ideal prisoner, keeping the jail in first class order and has been no trouble whatever. He has expressed a willingness to plead guilty to the charge of manslaughter, but is a little ticklish about murder in the first degree, for fear they might want him to play the principal role in a hanging bee. DISMEMBERED BODY AT THE OIL MILL Young Colored Man Met Horrible Death This Afternoon SHAFT CAUGHT BACK OF WORKMAN’S COAT Company Takes Charge of Remains and Will Ship Body to Former Home in Tennessee Wheeler Hicks, a young colored man, met a horrible death at the Roberts Cottonseed Oil Mill shortly after 7 o’clock this morning. He and James Orange were working on the lower floor of the mill when Hicks backed too close to a rapidly revolving shaft a few feet above the floor. The shaft coupling caught the back of Hicks’ overalls whirling him backwards around the shaft and against a large pulley. His body was literally torn to pieces in an instant. One arm and both feet were torn completely off, the legs were broken in several places and the body battered into a shapeless mass. His fellow workman gave the alarm and the body was removed as soon as possible to the undertaking establishment of Burke & Blaine where an inquest was held this afternoon. The undertakers prepared the body for burial at direction of the Roberts Company and will ship the remains to Jackson, Tennessee, where his parents reside. Hicks was 25 years of age. He came to Cairo last May and worked for the Cairo Traction Company until about three weeks ago when he went to work at the oil mill. (This may be the same person as Wheeler Hicks who married Sue Smith on 25 Aug 1904, in Madison Co., Tenn. A Tennessee death records states that Wheeler Hicks, 28, farmer, born in 10th District, Madison Co., Tenn., was killed 30 Dec 1909 at Cairo in oil mill.—Darrel Dexter) $1,000 REWARD A REWARD OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who killed Miss Anna Pelly in the City of Cairo, County of Alexander and State of Illinois, on the night of Monday, November 8th, 1909, in the neighborhood of Elm and Twenty-sixth streets in said city. George Parsons, Mayor of the City of Cairo, Illinois |
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