Obituaries and Death Notices

 

The Cairo Evening Citizen

2 Jan 1905 - 30 Dec 1905

Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois


Transcribed and annotated by Darrel Dexter

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Monday, 2 Jan 1905:
An unknown negro was found dead in the cottonwoods yesterday.  The coroner’s jury in this case found that he came by his death by morphine poisoning and held no one to blame.
 
THE YEAR 1904 IN CAIRO
Mortuary.

The grim reaper was busy during the year and the following more prominent citizens were stricken down.

H. B. Ellis, Jan. 28.  C. Schindler, of Willard, Feb. 2.  John A. Haynes, Feb. 25.  William McCander, April 9.  Capt. Sam Green, June 22.  William E. Hendricks, June 28.  Harry Greary, July 8.  George P. DeGelder, Beech Ridge, Aug. 8.  L. E. Falconer, Aug. 9.  Thomas H. Boyd, Nov. 12.  Ernest Rees, Nov. 15.  John Cannon, Nov. 26.  Ransom Thompson, Santa Fe, Dec. 8.  W. T. Raefsnider, Dec. 17.
 
Tuesday, 3 Jan 1905:
O. B. BRADFORD DIED THIS AFTERNOON.
Deceased Was Manager of the Nelson Morris Packing Company.—Remains Will Be Shipped to Indianapolis.

O. B. Bradford, manager of the Nelson Morris Packing Company, died at the residence of Mrs. Louise Kennedy this afternoon shortly after 3 o’clock.  The deceased was 48 years of age and had been in poor health for about two years, but had been worse for the past six weeks and since last Saturday had been confined to his bed.  He suffered from dropsy from which disease he died.

Mr. Bradford’s home is in Indianapolis, but he has relatives in Louisville and Cincinnati.
A daughter, Miss Katherine Bradford, is expected to arrive to accompany the remains to Indianapolis for interment.
 

Wednesday, 4 Jan 1905:
KILLED BY FAST MAIL AT CAIRO JUNCTION
Aged Man under the Influence of Liquor Was Walking on Track When Train Struck Him.

Under the influence of liquor, which rendered him unconscious as to what he was doing, an elderly white man, about 60 years of age, was killed at Cairo junction last night about 7 o’clock by Illinois Central train No. 1, the fast mail.

The man’s name is not known, but it is thought that he is a laborer, who has been employed at Wickliffe, Ky., and named O’Brien.

He was returning home evidently as he took the “dummy” at the Central depot and got off at the junction.  He was walking up and down the tracks and warned, it is said, of his danger, but he did not listen to the warning and when No. 1 came whizzing by, he was struck and instantly killed before the engineer could check his speed.

The remains were brought to Cairo and taken to Mrs. Feith’s undertaking rooms.  The man’s injuries were found to be as follows:

His neck was broken, right arm cut off near the elbow and the upper portion crushed to a pulp, ribs on the right side crushed in and part of the scalp torn from his head.

The pockets of the dead man’s clothing were searched, but nothing that would lead to his identification was found.  He had $4.90, a pocketknife, some tobacco, some cheese and some heavy mittens.  There was also a card on which was printed, “William S. Owsley, a candidate county clerk, Ballard County. Democratic primary, Friday, March 31st, 1905.”

The dead man is about 5 feet 9 inches tall, hair slightly gray, wore beard, and mustache, which were almost white, and was about 60 years old.  He wore two coats and corduroy trousers.

The man was identified as a man named Thixton who resides at Ogden Landing, Ballard County, Ky.
 
Miss McCabe, of New Burnside, attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Anna Matterson.  (Mound City)
 
Rev. Father Engle conducted the funeral services of the late Mrs. Anna Masterson Sunday.
 

Thursday, 5 Jan. 1905:
The inquest over the remains of W. H. Thixton, the man who was killed at Cairo Junction Tuesday night, was held this afternoon.  The jury found that he came to his death by walking on the Illinois Central’s track while under the influence of liquor and attached no blame to the railroad company.
 
Died, Dec. 28th, Vannitta Brown, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Brown, age 4 years.  Vannitta was a bright and lovely little girl, dearly beloved by all who knew her.  The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community (Thebes).
 
Saturday, 7 Jan 1905:
CAIRO MOURNS JOHN A. MILLER
Death Robs City of One of Its Most Public-Spirited Citizens.
STRICKEN DOWN IN PRIME OF LIFE.
End Came Suddenly Friday Night of Heart Failure.—Funeral to Be Held Monday.

Cairo was shocked this morning to learn that Mr. John A. Miller was dead.  He expired suddenly during the night of heart failure.  Death came at 12:10 o’clock following an attack, which came upon him about fifteen minutes before his demise.

Mr. Miller appeared as usual Friday.  He went down to his store earlier than usual in order to attend to some work there before going to the courthouse to attend a meeting of the county board.  He reached the store before the others arrived and opened up the safe.  Later he went to the courthouse and spent the day in the board meeting, checking over claims and reports.  At 4 o’clock he again visited his store.  In the evening he rode home on his wheel and ate supper as usual.  He even went out to visit a tenant of his who complained that a flue needed repairing, but as it was then too dark to see anything, he returned home with the intentions of inspecting the flue in the daylight.  Retiring as usual, he awoke about midnight and complained of being cold.  The family was aroused when they realized that he needed assistance, and did what they could.  In the meantime Dr. Strong was summoned.  When he arrived he found that death had arrived first.

John A. Miller was a native of Coblentz, Germany.  Coming to America when a lad of ten years, he spent his early life in Alton and St. Louis, at the latter place learning the jeweler’s trade.  From there he went to Paducah, Ky., and then to Cairo, in 1881.  Here he established himself in business and his fine jewelry store at Commercial Avenue and Ninth Street and his valuable property in various parts of town stand as a tribute to his success as a businessman.

But Mr. Miller was more than a businessman.  He had ideals, which were higher than merely selling goods and accumulating property.  He was a close student of human nature.  He was a public-spirited citizen.  His active interest in the affairs of the city in which he cast his lot led him to become one of the leading spirits of the Merchant’s League, and he has been president of that organization for a number of years.  His active interest in the cause of good roads led him to be selected as a candidate for county commissioner on the Republican ticket in 1899, and he received the endorsement at the polls of citizens regardless of political affiliation.  He was re-elected in 1902.

In the office of county commissioner he did much for the highways of the county.  In the face of heavy odds, with no money to build roads and no law to permit the raising of money for such a purpose, he nevertheless kept at his purpose and his determination and tenacity triumphed and we have a hard road leading from Cairo to Beech Ridge and an improved highway between Unity and Sandusky as a monument to him.  He was chairman of the county board at his death.  His ideas of public service were high and it was his constant aim to see that the people were getting the best service possible from their officials.  It is significant that the last day of his life should be spent in performing the duties to the public, which his office required.

Mr. Miller was prominent in the ranks of the Knights of Pythias of Illinois.  He was a member of Cairo Lodge No. 173 and in 1894 he had the distinction of holding the highest office in the state in the right of that order, Grand Chancellor of Illinois.

Mr. Miller was also a member of the Germania Maennerchor, and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.  He was president of the Central Building and Loan Association and a director of the Cairo National Bank.  In all of these organizations he was actively interested.

Mr. Miller was a student and was deeply interested in scientific affairs.  He was a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.  One of his ideas was that cremation was the proper disposition of the body after death.  He often expressed his views on this subject to his friends, but always with the reservation that in his own case the wishes of his family should be considered.  When he was traveling abroad a number of years ago, he bore upon his person directions that in case of his death his body should be cremated.  His family desiring to carry out his wishes have arranged for this disposition of his remains.

Mr. Miller accumulated considerable property and left a will directing its disposition.  Besides his home on Park Avenue, and the building occupied by his jewelry store, he owned a half interest in the Miller-Schuh building, occupied by Halley’s hardware store, and also the vacant lots on Washington Avenue before the library.  He had a number of other pieces of property in various parts of town.

It is probable that his jeweler business will be continued by his widow, as Mr. Miller had a well-trained force in charge of the store.

Mr. Miller was the last of his family.  His elder brother died in Providence, R. I., only a few days ago and this had a depressing effect upon him.  A year ago, Mr. Miller had an attack similar to the one which caused his death.

Mr. Miller’s family consists of his wife, whom as Miss Kate L. F. Lohrum he married at St. Louis in 1863, one son, John A. Miller, Jr., and three daughters, Mrs. George Petter, and Misses Minnie and Adele Miller.

Funeral services will be held at the family residence Monday morning, conducted by the Knights of Pythias Lodge and Monday afternoon the remains will be taken to St. Louis where the cremation will occur and where the ashes will be kept.

Mrs. John Orm, of Paducah, arrived last night to visit the family of Miller.  She arrived just a few hours before Mr. Miller’s death.
 
Monday, 9 Jan 1905:
FRED DOUGLAS AGAIN DENIED PARDON.

Gov. Yates, on the recommendation of the State Board of Pardons, has denied the application for pardon of Fred Douglas, who was convicted at the February term 1888 of the Alexander County circuit court of the murder of a man named Phillips.
 
LAST TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD
Held Over the Remains of John A. Miller This Morning.
REMAINS TAKEN TO ST. LOUIS
On Special Train Accompanied by Family and Friends and Business Associates.

Short but impressive were the services held over the remains of John A. Miller this morning.  Although the hour was early, having been changed to 7:30 o’clock and the weather was inclement, a large number gathered at the residence on Park Avenue to pay their last respects to the dead.

The services were conducted by the Knights of Pythias.  Prelate George G. Koehler read the beautiful service of the order and the Germania Maennerchor sang two selections.

The floral offerings were more than profuse.  They were beautiful and some of them very elaborate.  One of the largest pieces came from Chicago.  It was a wreath inclosing the emblem of the Knights of Pythias order, and was the gift of the grand lodge of the state.  The Cairo lodge gave a bunch of American Beauty roses, the Cairo National Bank sent a large broken column, the Merchant’s league, palm leaves and roses, the county officials, a floral pillow, the Board of Education, a large bunch of American Beauty roses, the Woman’s Club, a wreath, the Library Board, a crescent, the public school teachers, a crescent and star, the Methodist church choir, a floral harp and there were loads of flowers from the friends of the deceased and of the family.  The floral remembrances were so numerous that they could not be taken and except for the large pieces they were distributed among the sick at the hospital.  As it was the baggage car of the train was filled with flowers.

From the residence the remains were taken to Eighteenth Street, where a special train was taken over the Mobile & Ohio for St. Louis.

Among those who accompanied the family and the remains to St. Louis were Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Schuh, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Metzger, Miss Nora Redman, Mrs. A. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Beal, of Vienna, Messrs. E. A. Buder, Herman C. Schuh, B. McManus, Jr., F. S. Haas, George G. Boede, Mr. Mr. E. Feith, John Coleman, County Clerk Jesse E. Miller; from the Ascalon Lodge—Prof. John Snyder, Charles F. Miller and George G. Koehler; from Cairo lodge—Joseph Steagala, Frank Adams and John W. C. Fry; from the A. O. U. W.—William Schatz; from the Merchant’s League—C. O. Patier.

The train left at 9 o’clock.  It consisted of an engine, baggage car, and a coach.  Conductor Deveney was in charge of the train.

At St. Louis the remains were cremated this afternoon, 3 o’clock having been set as the hour for the service there.
 
DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.
Robert S. Lemen Passed Away Last Night at Ripe Old Age.

Robert S. Lemon, one of the oldest residents of Cairo, died last night at his home on West Twenty-second Street, at the ripe age of 74 years.

Mr. Lemen was born in Madison County, Ill., near Collinsville, on December 16, 1830.  He was reared on a farm, and in 1864 married Miss Sarah Lancaster, sister of Mr. Charles Lancaster, moving to Cairo in 1875.  He was engaged in the paint and paper business here for many years until a few years ago when he retired from active business.

He had been a member of the Baptist church for 60 years.  His whole life he was an active man until about five years ago, when his health failed.  He is survived by one brother, his wife, and his son, Ernest.

The funeral services will be held at the Cairo Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.

(Robert S. Lemen married Mary Crowder on 9 May 1858, in Madison Co., Ill.  His marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Robert son of James & Mary R. Lemen Born Dec. 16, 1830 Died Jan. 8, 1904.—Darrel Dexter)
 
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died, Sunday, Jan. 8, 1905, Robert S. Lemen, Aged 74 years.

Funeral services will be held at the Cairo Baptist church at 1:30 o’clock p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10, and the remains will be taken to Villa Ridge cemetery by special train leaving at 2:45 p.m.
 
Tuesday, 10 Jan 1905:
ELI BUGG GRANTED A RESPITE
Last Official Act of Governor Yates Was to Save Bugg’s Neck a Little Longer.

Springfield, Ill., Jan. 10.—Gov. Yates’ last official act was to attach his signature to documents which freed from the state penitentiary three prisoners, granted a respite for one condemned man, and commuted the sentence of another from life to thirty-five years.  The pardons and commutations were sent to the office of the secretary of state shortly before noon and were immediately filed.

Eli Bugg, sentenced to hang at Mound City, next Friday, was granted a respite until January 27.  The case will be taken up and considered by Gov. Deneen.  Attorneys for Bugg made an application for a respite to the state board of pardons.  Gov. Yates’ attention was called to the matter, and the date was fixed for January 27.
 
Wednesday, 11 Jan 1905:
THREE KILLED IN COTTON BELT WRECK
Wild Engine Crashed into Caboose at Piggott, Ark.
Passengers Burned Beyond Recognition.
Woman Passenger Also Fatally Burned.—Heavy Fog and Failure to Give Orders Responsible.

In a wreck on the Cotton Belt at Piggott, Ark., 75 miles from Cairo, at noon today, three men were killed and a woman was so badly burned that she will probably die.

The local freight southbound was standing on the track at the station when a wild engine crashed into the caboose.  It rescued the car to kindling and the wreck caught fire from the overturned stove.
The following were killed:

A man named Jenks and a man named Farrell, one from Brooklyn and the other from St. Joseph, Mo., and a man named Coins, who had just gotten on the train at Piggott, which was his home.
The bodies of Jenks and Farrell were so badly burned that it was impossible to identify them.

Mrs. Louis Woilm, wife of a St. Francis man, with her two children, were in the caboose.  The stove fell upon the woman and she was most terribly burned.  One of her hands was burned off, and her injuries are so severe that she cannot survive.  The little girl was slightly injured and her little boy was standing on the platform and was thrown so far by the concussion when the engine struck the train that he lit clear of the wreck and escaped uninjured.

All of the trainmen were out of the train and so escaped injury.

The accident occurred during a dense fog.  The train dispatcher neglected to notify the engine to be on the lookout for the local.

J. W. Harrison, a traveling man, had just left the train at Piggott, and so escaped death.
 
The services over the remains of John A. Miller were held at the crematory in St. Louis at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon.  The Marion Quartette of St. Louis sang two selections and Dr. Hempel, a very scholarly gentleman, made an address in German.  The service was impressive.  When the funeral party reached Union Station the funeral car Virginia was waiting to take them to the crematory.  It is a car owned by an undertaking firm there and is used only for funerals, having been built for that purpose.  The Red Cross lodge, Knight of Pythias, of St. Louis, met the party and attended the service.  Those who attended the cremation for the first time were favorably impressed with this method of caring for the remains of the dead.  Adjoining the crematory is a building, where the ashes of many of the dead are kept in urns deposited in niches.
 
C. C. Rhymer, lately deceased, had $1,000 insurance in the Franklin Life Insurance Company of Springfield.

(Charles C. Rhymer married Sophia Mowery about 1873.  He married on 5 Dec 1880, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Victoria Viola Sowers.  His marker in New Hope Cemetery near Ullin reads:  Charles C. husband of V. V. Rhymer Born Jan. 22, 1832 Died Jan. 2, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Thursday, 12 Jan 1905:
John Nicholas Carter, one of the mostly highly respected citizens of Fairfax, Mo., died at his home Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 1904, aged 85 years, after an illness of only a few days.  Mr. Carter was a descendant of Robert Carter, known in the early history of Virginia as a large landowner and influential citizen.  Mr. Carter was a brother of the late Judge George W. Carter, of this place, and an uncle of Mrs. Daniel Hogan and H. G. Carter.—Mound City Enterprise.

             (Daniel Hogan married Dora W. Carter on 25 May 1876, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Friday, 13 Jan 1905:
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH AT JOPPA.

Metropolis, Ill., Jan. 13.—The 4-year-old daughter of Dr. C. E. Tucker was burned to death at the latter’s home in the village of Joppa eight miles west of this city.  The mother left the little one alone in the house for five minutes and upon her return found the baby lying on the floor perfectly nude, all clothing having been burned away.
 
Miss Lida Redman received the sad news today from Montrose, Colo., that Mr. Will Redman, who is sojourning there for his health, is very ill and there is little hope for his recovery.  Mr. Bert Redman and Mr. Bruce Magee left this afternoon for Montrose.
 
Saturday, 14 Jan 1905:
CARD OF THANKS

To the neighbors and friends who, during the recent illness and death of our beloved husband and father, were so kind and did so much to lighten our load of sorrow, we wish to return our heartfelt thanks.  May it be long ere they are visited with a similar affliction.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Robert S. Lemen
Ernest Lemen
 
NILES WICKWIRE HAS PASSED AWAY
Former Cairo Contractor Died in St. Louis Today.
Built Many Important Buildings in Southern Illinois During His Residence in Cairo.

Niles L. Wickwire, for many years one of the leading builders in this end of this state, passed away at his home in St. Louis this morning at the age of 72 years, of pneumonia.

The deceased was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Fraser and of J. W. Morris.  He came to Cairo during the war and remained here until early in the 80s, when he removed to St. Louis.  While a resident of Cairo, he built the Carbondale Normal and the hospital at Anna, besides a great many buildings in Cairo.  He was instrumental in bringing many of our leading contractors to Cairo to locate.  He was an active man until his death and one of his last contracts was the educational building at the World’s Fair. 

Mr. Wickwire was a Knight Templar.  His remains will be brought to Beech Grove Sunday afternoon for burial.

(Niles L. Wickwire married Margaret A. Morris on 22 Dec 1861, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Monday, 16 Jan 1905:
The remains of the late Niles L. Wickwire, of St. Louis, formerly a prominent contractor of Cairo, were brought down from St. Louis yesterday for interment at Beech Grove Cemetery.  About fifteen relatives and friends went up from Cairo to attend the services.  Mr. P. C. Barclay conducted the Masonic services.  The deceased was a member of the Washington lodge, Knights Templar, of St. Louis.  Mr. William A. Lockwood, a nephew of Mr. Wickwire and Mr. John Myers, a contractor, both of St. Louis, came down to attend the funeral.

Will Redman is expected to arrive home from Montrose, Colo., early in the morning.  He has been there for several weeks for the benefit of his health, which is failing rapidly.


Tuesday, 17 Jan 1905:
COLE HAWLEY OF MOUND CITY DEAD.
Well Known Young Man Passed Away Early This Morning after a Long Illness.

R. C. Hawley, better known as Cole Hawley, a prominent and well-known young man of Mound City, died early this morning after an illness of about two years of consumption.

The deceased was about 29 years of age.  He attended Northwestern University several years ago, studying pharmacy, but did not follow the profession long on account of his illness.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hawley, and two sisters.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon and the remains taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for burial.

The deceased was a nephew of Mr. Louis Ent, of this city.

(Lewis C. Ent married Kate Hawley on 27 Mar 1889, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
PADUCAH CHINAMAN DIES OF HEART FAILURE
Linn Sing Was Forty Years Old and Had a Bank Account of $1,200
Had Been Engaged in Laundry Business at Paducah Five Years.—Remains May be Shipped to Native Land.

The first Chinaman to die in Paducah was Linn Sing, who was found dead in his bed above the laundry establishment of Sam Hop Sing & Co., 102 Broadway, Sunday morning.  He had been ill a week, but his condition was not considered dangerous.  He went to sleep about 11 o’clock Saturday night and when one of his companion in the laundry went to call him Sunday morning to give him his breakfast, he was dead.

An inquest was held this morning by Coroner James Crow and the verdict was that the man came to his death from heart disease.

Linn Sing was about 45 years of age and was unmarried.  His only relative was his brother in Memphis, Sam Sing.

Sam Sing applied to agent John T. Donovan for rates to take the body to Hong Kong, China, for burial.  If satisfactory rates cannot be secured, however, the remains will be carried to Memphis for interment.

Linn Sing has been in business here with Sam Hop Sing for about five years.  He had about $1,200 in the bank.—Paducah News Democrat.
 
R. C. Hawley died at his home in this city (Mound City) at 2 o’clock this morning of consumption.  The deceased was 27 years of age and unmarried.  For the past three years he has been in poor health and for two years has been unable to work.  He was employed as a clerk in the drug stores of Harry W. Schuh and M. C. Metzger, at Cairo, and later attended the Northwestern University School of Pharmacy, graduating with the class of 1900.  He worked in a drug store in Chicago and also held a position with the Illinois Central railroad there, until ill health compelled him to give up his work.  The funeral will be held from the residence of his father, Mr. R. H. Hawley, tomorrow afternoon at 1 o’clock.

(Robert H. Hawley married Mary A. Boren on 6 Sep 1876, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Wednesday, 18 Jan 1905:
CARELESS WITH GUN, BOY IS KILLED.
Fatal Accident in Pulaski County Last Week.

Mound City Sun:  A very sad accident occurred some six or eight miles out in the country between Olmsted and Villa Ridge last Thursday afternoon.  Carelessness with a loaded gun was of course the cause of the accident.

George Johnson, a colored man, was out hunting with a double-barreled shotgun and stopped on his rounds at the home of Will Young, another colored man, and laid his gun across the heating stove and sat down on the bed close by.  Soon afterwards he arose, saying he must go, and picked up the gun, which was loaded in both barrels with both hammers cocked, and after lifting it he let it fall again across the stove when the hammers came down, discharging both barrels into the leg of the little 11-year-old son of Young, who was standing on the opposite side of the stove.  The discharge struck the little fellow in the leg above the knee, shattering the bone so badly as to necessitate amputation of the limb.  Dr. Hall Whitaker was summoned and, with the assistance of Dr. Powell, amputated the leg close to the hip joint, in a very intricate surgical operation.  The operation however, failed to save the boy’s life.
 
DEATH OF MRS. DAVID DUNN.

Mrs. Addie Dunn, wife of David A. Dunn, of Smithland, and sister of C. C. Haynes, of Cairo, passed away at Smithland, at 3 o’clock this morning. Mr. Haynes has been at her beside for the past two weeks.  The funeral will be held tomorrow.

Mrs. Dunn is survived by two brothers and a sister, C. C. Haynes, already mentioned, H. L. Haynes of Austin, Texas, and Mrs. Frank Phillips, of Paducah.
 
DEATH CLAIMS ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN
Nicholas Cantwell Passed Away this Morning at His Home on Fifth Street.
HIS LIFE WAS ONE OF USEFULNESS.
For Nearly Forty Years He Was in Employ of Illinois Central Railroad.—Was a Confederate Soldier Though a British Subject.

Nicholas Cantwell is dead.  Death came at 9:50 o’clock this morning at his home on Fifth Street, and ended his suffering.

Mr. Cantwell has been in poor health for a month or more.  He laid off in December for fifteen days from his duties at the postal substation, but returned to work even though hardly able to do so.  Even as late as yesterday he performed his duties as usual, and would have gone to work this morning only he was too ill to leave his home.  Last night he complained of feeling badly, something unusual for him, as he seldom admitted that he was ailing.  He was given stimulants, which seemed to arouse his heart action.  This morning he was much worse.  His family realized that he might go at any time, as he has been a sufferer from asthma and heart trouble.

Two years ago last July, Mr. Cantwell had a severe fall.  The wagon in which he was riding was struck by a streetcar and he was thrown out.  He received injuries from which he was laid up for nearly a year.  He recovered sufficient to return to work, however, although it was feared at the time that he might never be able to work again.

Mr. Cantwell was, during his entire lifetime, a hardworking man.  For 37 years he served the Illinois Central Railroad, nearly the whole time as baggage master at the company’s depot in Cairo.  Since retiring from that position he has been the day trader clerk at the postal substation.

Mr. Cantwell was a native of Queenstown, Ireland, where he was born on Sept. 10, 1837.  He crossed the Atlantic when he was about ten years of age and settled in Canada.  From there he went to the Wisconsin pineries and engaged in logging.  By hard work he saved enough to take a course in a commercial college in St. Louis and then went to Louisiana where he again engaged in logging.  He was there when the war broke out.  The Confederates asked him to enlist.  He told them that he was a British subject.  That made no difference, they replied, and they induced him to enter the army.  He was at Vicksburg when it fell and was brought north with the other prisoners.

Securing his discharge, he located here and entered the employ of the Illinois Central Railroad.  Until about five years ago when he gave up his position, he was constantly in their employ.

Mr. Cantwell was married in 1869 to Miss Emma Louise Yocum.  His widow survives him and eight children.  The latter are Mrs. S. J. Burford and Mrs. William B. Halley, of Louisville Ky., Mrs. F. W. Cox and Mrs. M. F. Harrell, of Cairo, and George, Robert, John and Edward Cantwell.  He lived to see his children all grown and his death is the first break in the family circle.

Mr. Cantwell was a member of Safford Lodge of Odd Fellows, a Mason and a Knight Templar and a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Cantwell was a faithful, hardworking man all of his life.  He was a congenial man to meet and those who were thrown with him valued his acquaintance highly.  He was a kind father and a good citizen in the fullest meaning of the term.

Funeral arrangements cannot be perfected until word has been received from all of his children, but the funeral will be conducted by Safford Lodge and the remains will probably be interred at Villa Ridge cemetery.

(Nicholas Cantwell married Melissa J. Patterson on 3 Nov 1866, in Alexander Co., Ill.  He married Emma L. Yocum on 2 Sep 1869, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Stonewall J. Burford married Eva M. Cantwell on 19 Mar 1890, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Francis Marion Harrell married Maude Edna Cantwell on 19 Sep 1899, in Saline Co., Ill.–Darrel Dexter)
 
Thursday, 19 Jan 1905:
Mr. and Mrs. William Halley, of Louisville, Ky., have arrived to attend the funeral of Mrs. Halley’s father, Mr. Nicholas Cantwell.
 
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died—Nicholas Cantwell, January 18, 1905.  The remains will be taken from the family residence No. 331 Fifth Street, tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.  Services will be held at the Presbyterian church at 2 o’clock.  Funeral train will leave foot of Eighteenth Street at 2:45 o’clock for Villa Ridge cemetery.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.
 
Mr. Deitrich Staggart, aged 74 years, died at the home of Peter ___seger Sunday morning after failing health of some six or eight months.  He was taken to Grand Chain on the early train Monday morning for interment. (Olmsted)
 
Mrs. Martha Jane Scott died at her home in Ullin Thursday morning.  The interment was Friday morning in the cemetery at Anna.  Deceased leaves a husband and one son, J. A. Boyd, superintendent of the Defiance Box Company.
 
LAST SAD RITES ARE HELD
Friends of Late N. Cantwell Follow His Remains to the Grave.

The funeral of the late Nicholas Cantwell was held this afternoon.  A large concourse of people followed the remains from the family residence on Fifth Street to the Presbyterian church, where the funeral services were held.  The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Knox, and the Presbyterian choir sang several hymns which were favorites of the deceased.  Safford Lodge of Odd Fellows attended the funeral in a body and conducted the service at the cemetery.  The floral offerings were very beautiful, but the best testimonial of the esteem in which the deceased was held was the large number of citizens who gathered to pay their last homage to his memory.  The remains were taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.
 
GIVEN VERDICT FOR $8,000
Central Must Pay that Amount for Death of Thomas H. Whitaker.

Mound City Sun:  After two days’ trial of the case of Capt. Mark Whitaker, as administrator of the estate of Thomas H. Whiteaker, deceased, vs. the Illinois Central Railroad Company, resulted in a verdict for the complainant, assessing the damage at $8,000, the amount sued for being $10,000.  The case was ably contested on both sides.  The case will go to the higher courts before it is finally settled.
 
DEATH OF JOHN COLLINS.

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat contained the following death notice with the request that Cairo papers copy:

Collins—On January 19, at 12:15 a.m. after a short illness, John Collins, son of the late Cora Moore (nee Collins).

Funeral from residence, 16 South Channing Avenue, Saturday, January 21, at 1 p.m. to All Saints Episcopal Church, thence to Greenwood Cemetery.
 
Mr. Will Redman arrived this morning from Montrose, Colo.  He was accompanied by his sister, Miss Lida Redman, his brother, Mr. Bert Redman and Mr. Bruce Magee.  He stood the trip well.
 
J. A. Peeler has received $1,200.00 as a life insurance on his late wife.  The policy was in the Ben Hur Order.  (Ullin)

Saturday, 21 Jan 1905:
POLICE CAPTURE A NEGRO MURDERER

Chief Price and Officers Wessinger and Cowell arrested a negro named Walter Wall yesterday, who is wanted for murder at Chicago.

Wall has only been in Cairo a short time and was arrested in a negro lodging house near Fortieth Street.

Officers will arrive tonight or tomorrow to take him back.
 
COL. WILLIAM R. BROWN IS DEAD.
Former Citizen of Cairo Passed Away at East St. Louis Friday Night.
WAS AN ACTIVE REPUBLICAN
Sketch of His Long Life Which Was Nearly All Spent in Illinois—Buried in Metropolis.

Col. W. R. Brown, a pioneer resident of Illinois and the father of Mr. John T. Brown, the well known insurance man of this city, died at East St. Louis last night, at the home of his son, William R. Brown, Jr., 909 Effinger’s Place.  The deceased was 73 years of age the day before his death.

The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow morning under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, which he was a member.  The body will be taken to Metropolis, Ill., for interment.

Mr. Brown was born in Louisville, Ky., January 19, 1832.  In 1846 the family removed to Metropolis, where his mother died.  He returned to Louisville and graduated from the Beach and Chapman Academy.  He enlisted in 1861 in the 20th Illinois Volunteers, of which he was made lieutenant colonel of the regiment at Cairo forty days later.  He later organized the 6th Illinois Cavalry and 56th Illinois Infantry.

After the surrender of Vicksburg, he left his regiment and joined Gen. Sherman’s March to the Sea.

He was a Republican and a former factor in politics in the southern part of the state, a personal friend and strong supporter of Senator Shelby M. Cullom.  He was also a member of the Twenty-seventh General Assembly and a member of the board of education of Metropolis for ten years, where he owned large property interests.  He removed to East St. Louis four years ago.

The deceased is survived by seven children, five daughters and two sons.  They are William R. Brown, Jr., Miss Margaret Brown, Mrs. M. M. Glass, and Mrs. LeRoy Gilham, of East St. Louis, Mrs. A. B. Glass and Mrs. W. C. McCarty, of St. Louis, and Mr. John T. Brown, of Cairo.  Col. Brown has one sister living, Mrs. Virginia A. Magee, of Chicago, who was his senior in years.

Col. Brown was well known in Cairo, having resided here during Capt. Jonathan C. Willis’ term as internal revenue collector in the latter 60s.  In 1898 he returned to Cairo after an absence of several years and resided here with his son, Mr. John T. Brown, for about three years, when he went to East St. Louis, where he has resided with other son ever since.

Mr. John Brown will attend the funeral, which will be held at East St. Louis tomorrow morning.

(Milas M. Glass married Kitty Brown on 23 Nov 1893, in Massac Co., Ill.  Roy Gillham married Mabel A. Brown on 8 Oct 1903, in St. Clair Co., Ill.  Will C. McCarty married Ada Brown on 7 Apr 1890, in Massac Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Monday, 23 Jan 1905:
MRS. GEORGE LATTNER DIED THIS MORNING.
Passed Away at Her Home on Eleventh Street of Lung Trouble.
Had Been in Poor Health for Some time.—Survived by Her Husband and Three Daughters.

Mrs. George Lattner died at her home on Eleventh Street this morning about 12:30 o’clock of lung trouble.

The deceased was 45 years of age and had been ill for some time.  She is survived by her husband and three daughters, Emma, Flora, and May.  She also had four sisters and two brothers living.  They are Mrs. Kavanaugh, of Chicago, Mrs. K. Moore, Mrs. John Barry, and Mrs. Grant Schultz, of Cairo, and Messrs. Thomas Hogan, of New Orleans, and John Hogan, of Ireland.  Her mother, Mrs. Thomas Hogan, is also living and resides in Cairo.

The deceased was a most devoted wife and mother and her untimely death was a great shock to her relatives and many friends who will mourn her loss.

The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but will be announced later.

(George Lattner married Bridget E. Hogan on 31 May 1882, in Alexander Co., Ill.  James Kavanaugh married Maggie Hogan on 8 Jun 1893, in Alexander Co., Ill.  James M. Moore married Cathrine Hogan on 19 Jan 1888, in Alexander Co., Ill.  John Barry married Mary Hogan on 5 Jun 1878, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
TIMBER CUTTER MEETS TRAGIC DEATH
Monroe Alger Killed by a Falling Tree Near Jonesboro.

Jonesboro, Illinois, January 23.—Monroe Alger, a stave cutter working in William Farrell’s timber, the camp ground tract, met a sudden death after daylight Wednesday morning.  Monroe, in company with his brother, John, had sawed their first tree for the day, and in falling it became entangled with the branches of another tree, with the result that he was struck on the head by a limb and instantly killed, his skull being crushed and held against the ground by the limb.  His brother was the only person present at the time, but Mr. Ferrell, who was about 100 yards away was soon at the fatal spot and made immediate arrangements for a coroner’s inquest and the disposition of the body.  All the timbermen, eight in number, were laid off for the day.  Mr. Ferrell was very much affected by the accident, as the dead man had been working with and for him five or six years.  He was an expert stave cutter.  He leaves a wife and three children.  They live in the west part of town.  He also leaves a mother, three brothers and a sister.  They live in the vicinity of Reynoldsville.  The body was buried in the Casper Cemetery Thursday afternoon, after funeral services at the house.  He was about 25 years old.

Coroner Lence held an inquest Wednesday morning at which the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts, holding no one blamable for the accident.  The jury were A. J. Lyerly, foreman, Joseph Hoss, John Shy, John Ferrell, W. D. Lyerle, George M. Hunsaker.
 
SHORTY CARR WAS EXONERATED.
Coroner’s Jury Acquitted Him of Guilt in Slaying “Do Right” Greer.
WAS DESPOILER OF HIS HOME
Homicide Occurred Sunday Afternoon Near Seventeenth and Commercial Avenue.

George Carr, better known as “Shorty” shot and killed the despoiler of his home Sunday afternoon and this morning was exonerated by the coroner’s jury.

Carr’s victim was a negro named William Major Greer, pastor of the “Do Right” Church at Fifteenth and Commercial.  Greer has been having unlawful relations with Carr’s wife and Carr was aware of the fact.  Numerous letters had been sent to Greer and Mrs. Carr and some of them had fallen into Carr’s hands.  The last letter was received last Friday.

Carr met Greer on Commercial Avenue Sunday afternoon and determined to speak to the preacher and try to induce him to let his wife alone.  They were both going north on that street and had about reached Seventeenth Street when Carr addressed Greer.  The latter turned around when addressed, and stepping back, struck at Carr, with a stout walking cane.  The blow struck Carr on the left arm.  Greer then drew back as though to draw a gun and Carr whipped out a 38 Colt’s revolver and fired three times.  The first shot took effect in Greer’s head and felled him.  Carr fired again after Greer had fallen, the ball passing through Greer’s neck, coming out on the opposite side.  Greer died early this morning of his injuries.

Carr then went to the fire station and gave himself up.

Coroner McManus summoned a jury and they examined witnesses this morning.  The only witnesses to the shooting were Dick Jones and Ed Fitzgerald.  They ran out upon hearing the first shot and saw Carr shoot Greer after the latter had fallen to the walk.

Carr himself made a statement, in which she said that Greer had broken up his home before, separating himself and his wife.  Later reconciliation was affected, when Greer again began making trouble.  Carr stated that he had six little children, ranging from 14 years down to 3 years.

Greer was a very tall, stout negro, while Carr is a small man.

The jury, after deliberating upon the testimony for a short time, brought in a verdict exonerating Carr and he was released.

The jury was composed of Samuel Orr, Frank J. Gorman, William Dunker, William Miller, George Scott and Edward Hamer.

The verdict seemed to meet with the approval of the colored people who gathered around the courthouse.
 
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to extend our thanks to friends and neighbors who so kindly aided us in our recent hour of sorrow caused by the death of our husband and father, and to the Odd Fellows, Knights Templar Masons and Rebekahs and to all others, who were so kind to us.
Mrs. Emma Cantwell and Family

Wednesday, 25 Jan 1905:
FORMER CAIRO RESIDENT DEAD.

Mrs. Kate Gockel, formerly of this city, and the mother of Mrs. Gus Osterloh, died at her home in St. Louis yesterday, after an illness of over a year.  The deceased was the widow of the late William Gockel, who conducted the Planters’ Hotel here several years ago, and who later removed to St. Louis.


Mrs. Gockel is survived by five daughters and two sons.  The daughters all reside in St. Louis with the exception of Mrs. Osterloh.  They are Mesdames Walter Gockel, Fred Bishop, Kate Zeigenfuse, Annie Zahn, Gus Osterloh.  Her two sons are Messrs. John and Walter Gockel.

The deceased was well known in Cairo and had a large circle of friends here who were pained to hear of her death.  She has been a sufferer for many months of septicemia or blood poisoning and her death has been expected almost daily for the past several weeks.
 
S. D. Miller is at Jonesboro, at the bedside of his brother, Green Miller, who is reported dangerously ill.  (Wetaug)
 
Mrs. T. J. Jordan, of Friendship, is quite ill with grip.  Her husband has the distinction of being the largest man in the county, pulling down the scales just 465 pounds.  (Wetaug)
 
Bernice, the 11-year-old daughter of Robert Isom, of Perks, died Saturday, January 14th, of congestion of the lungs, following an attack of convulsions.  She had been having chills during the previous autumn.  She was a bright little girl and the family have the sympathy of everybody in their trouble.
 
Mrs. Julius Ann Crite, wife of Jesse Crite, died at her home three miles west of town (Wetaug) Sunday night after an illness of two months.  She had been a sufferer for some time from valvular disease of the heart.  This was followed by dropsy and a gradual suffocation.  She was aged 58 years and four days and was born and reared in this vicinity.  Besides her husband, she leaves a brother, Moses Lentz, of Elco, and two children, both grown.  She was a very estimable woman and had many friends.  The funeral services were held at Mt. Pisgah Church Tuesday at 11 a.m. the Rev. Ernhart of Jonesboro, officiating.

(Jesse M. Crite married Mrs. Julia M. Davis on 6 Jul 1873, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Wetaug reads:  Julian M. wife of Jesse Crite Born Jan. 14, 1844 Died Jan. 23, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM R. BROWN.

Concerning the funeral of Col. W. R. Brown, the Metropolis Journal says:

Fitting ceremonies were conducted by the Masonic fraternity in East St. Louis Sunday morning and the craft put the remains aboard the train that bore them to this city, when they were taken to the home of Lewis C. Flanagan.  At 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon the Masonic fraternity with a Knight Templar escort and G. A. R. escort accompanied the remains to the M. E. church where services were conducted by Rev. W. T. Morris, assisted by Elder H. M. Poolsgrove.  Many large and beautiful floral tributes surrounded the casket.  At the grave the Masonic burial service was first given and then the G. A. R. service.  His earthly career has ended peace to his memory; may the acacia that was planted never be disturbed.
 
Mrs. E. J. Stubbins has returned from Humboldt, Ill., where she was called by the death of her sister.
 
Thursday, 26 Jan 1905:
ELI BUGG GETS ANOTHER LEASE OF LIFE
Gov. Deneen Grants Murder Stay to Feb. 17.
In Order That He May Have His Case Taken to the Illinois Supreme Court.

Springfield, Ill., Jan. 26.—Upon recommendation of the State Board of Pardons, Gov. Deneen granted a respite until February 17 to Eli Bugg, sentenced to be hanged at Mound City, Pulaski County, on Friday.  The governor decided to extend the time that Bugg may take his case before the supreme court.  Bugg was to have been hanged on January 13, and one of Gov. Yates’ last official acts was to grant a reprieve to January 27 that Gov. Deneen might have time to consider the case.
 
DR. GAUSE’S BROTHER SERIOUSLY ILL.

The latest report of Dr. Gause’s condition is that a complication of troubles have set in, which threaten to prove fatal.  It will be remembered he was sick with the grip before he left home.  He decided to give up and go to Hot Springs for the rest of the winter, after spending the holidays with his brother at Unity, Ill., but he took more cold and went down with pneumonia and grip in its worst form and has been seriously ill for about four weeks, and now other troubles have set in which causes much alarm and distress to the family.—Centralia Sentinel.
 
Friday, 27 Jan 1905:
Harry Rushing, of Murphysboro, is here (Mound City) at the beside of his brother, J. A. Rushing, who is very low with pneumonia.
 
IN MEMORY OF JOHN A. MILLER
Resolutions Adopted by Central Building and Loan Association.

At a regular meeting of the board of directors of the Central Building and Loan Association held January 25th, 1905, the following paper was adopted:

Resolved:  That it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from our midst and to take to the life beyond the soul of our beloved president, John A. Miller.  No words of ours could fitly frame the story of all he was to us as a true and courteous friend and all we can say when we write the record of his life is he was a noble, earnest man, true to duty in every walk of life and an honor to the community.  While we mourn the loss of a friend, we would remember the stricken ones, who lost a kind husband and a loving father in this dark hour of sorrow, we tender assurance of our heartfelt sympathy.  We set apart a page of our record sacred to the memory of John A. Miller, and tender duly attested copy of this paper to his family.

J. B. Magee.  C. S. Carey.  A. T. DeBaun.  W. A. Redman.  T. W. Nordman.  W. P. June.  M. C. Metzger.
 
Saturday, 28 Jan 1905:
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson died at her home in Ullin early Sunday morning.  The remains were taken to Anna Monday morning and laid to rest in the Anna Cemetery.  Deceased leaves one son and one sister in Anna, Mrs. Dr. Hale.
 
Monday, 30 Jan 1905:
Robert Shannessy, son of Mrs. B. Shannessy, of 527 Twenty-first Street, died very suddenly Saturday night of heart failure.  The deceased was 35 years of age and was employed as bartender at Beissenger’s Saloon, Eighth and Commercial.  His mother and three brothers survive him.  The latter are Claude, Edward and Jesse Shannessy.  The funeral was held this afternoon and the remains were taken to Villa Ridge for interment.  The Bartenders’ Union had charge of the funeral.
 
Mrs. Katherine Lehning, wife of Jacob Lehning, died Saturday night at her home on Sixth Street.  The deceased had been in poor health for two years, suffering from a tumor.  Several operations had been performed, but they failed to relieve her sufferings.  She is survived by her husband, a sister, Miss Barbara Bazenberger, who has been attending her, and two brothers, Peter and John Brazenberger, of Iuka, Ill.  Mrs. Lehning was born in New Orleans fifty-one years ago and came to Cairo when twelve years of age, having resided here ever since.  The funeral was held this afternoon and the remains taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for burial.

(Her marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Katherine wife of Jacob Lehning Died Jan. 28, 1905 Aged 51 Yrs., 2 Mos., & 2 Ds.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mrs. K. H. Edson, of Villa Ridge, died Saturday night at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. George Hartwell.  The deceased was 85 years of age and has resided at Villa Ridge for many years.  She removed to Westfield, N. Y., several years ago and was visiting in Villa Ridge at the time of her death.  She is known by the older residents of Cairo.  She is survived by one sister Mrs. Lucy Sears, three granddaughters, Mrs. A. Aldred, of Pulaski, Ill., Mrs. George Hartwell, of Villa Ridge, and Mrs. W. N. Dunham, of this city.

(George B. Hartwell married Bessie A. Stoddard on 3 Nov 1898, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Alfred W. Aldred married Katie E. Stoddard on 9 Sep 1896, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
H. H. Mason, of Sycamore, Ill., father of Mrs. H. H. Halliday, of this city, died at that place Saturday of locomoto ataxia.  He was a capitalist and was 76 years of age.  Mr. Mason went to Sycamore in 1852, engaged in agricultural pursuits and organized the First National Bank and at one time was a heavy stockholder in the First National Bank of Chicago.  He was also a stockholder of the Sycamore-Cortland Railroad.
 
Rev. E. L. Roland, rector of the Church of the Redeemer, departed today for Villa Ridge, where he will conduct the funeral of Mrs. Edson.  From there he will go to Mound City, where he will conduct services, returning to Cairo Wednesday or Thursday.
 
Mrs. Henry Malinski received word today of the death of her mother, Mrs. Minerva Hicks, which occurred at Denton, Texas, last week.

(Henry F. Malinski married Myrtle Hicks on 4 Apr 1900, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Wednesdays, 1 Feb 1905:
SUDDEN DEATH OF CAR INSPECTOR.

Lewis Moore, a car inspector for the Mobile & Ohio railroad, residing at 827 Twenty-fourth Street, died yesterday afternoon at his home of heart failure.  The deceased had only been ill for about twenty-four hours.

Mr. Moore was about 25 years old and had resided in Cairo for several years.  He was formerly employed by the Cairo Electric and Traction Company.  His wife survives him.  The remains will be taken to Vienna, Ill., his former home for burial.

(This may refer to Lewis Moore who married Maud Casper on 21 Jul 1895, in Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 

Thursday, 2 Feb 1905:
BURNED TO DEATH IN HIS CAR.
Horrible Death of Superintendent Ashley of Construction Work at Wickliffe.
SUFFOCATED TRYING TO GET INTO SAFE.
Bookkeeper McClellan Escaped from Car Unhurt.—Peculiar Accident Occurred at 3 This Morning.

One of the most horrible accidents that have occurred in this vicinity for years took place this morning about 3 o’clock, about one mile from Wickliffe, Ky., when George Ashley, general superintendent of the W. J. Oliver Construction Company, of Knoxville, Tenn., was burned to death, and his bookkeeper, Roy McClelland, of Wickliffe, had a narrow escape from meeting with the same terrible fate.

The men were sleeping in their private car.  The porter had made a big fire in the stove at 12 o’clock.  About 3 o’clock the men awoke by the smell of smoke and were nearly suffocated.  Mr. Ashley’s body was found lying in front of the safe burned to a crisp.  It is thought that he got out of bed and made his way to the safe in an effort to save his money and insurance papers, and was burned before he could escape.  The doors of the car were locked and the windows opened hard on account of the cold weather.  He was probably overcome by the heat and smoke that he did not realize the danger that he was in.

Mr. McClellan was sleeping in an adjoining room.  He crawled on his hands and knees to the kitchen where he made his escape from the angry flames.  He was unable to reach the room where Mr. Ashley lay, and was nearly suffocated by the smoke himself, but was soon all right after getting out in the fresh air.

Mr. Ashley was unmarried and 26 years of age.  His home was in South Carolina.  The remains will be taken there tonight.

Coroner D. R. Enlow empanelled a jury this morning and held an inquest.  In conversation with The Citizen, over the long distance telephone, Coroner Enlow stated that the car was on the sidetrack about a mile below Wickliffe.  That the fire was discovered about 2:40 a.m.  How the fire started the jury could not learn.  The car was heated by hot water.  Mr. Ashley was evidently trying to get to the safe, for in one of his hands was found his keys, with his finger through the ring.  His body was found by the safe and it was evident that he went to the safe and was suffocated while trying to get into it.  Bookkeeper Roy McClellan escaped unhurt.

The remains will be sent to his home in Aiken, South Carolina.
 
FRANK CURRY DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS.
Only Child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Curry Died of Appendicitis.

Frank Curry, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Curry, of 223 Third Street, died at 4:53 o’clock this morning of appendicitis, after an illness of only nine or ten days.

The deceased was nearly sixteen years of age and was a bright and courteous boy.  He was a member of the sophomore class of the Cairo High School and was well liked by both teachers and scholars.

His death is a great shock to his parents, who were very devoted to him, as he was their only child.
An operation was performed upon him Tuesday in the hopes that he would receive some relief from his sufferings and recover, but he became weaker and passed away this morning at St. Mary’s Infirmary.

His death was due to an abscess, which had formed in the appendix.  Up to 9:30 last night he was thought to be getting along nicely, but a change for the worse came at that hour.

The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow.

The funeral will be held Saturday morning at the Methodist church and will be conducted by Rev. J. A. Scarritt, the pastor.

(Joseph A. Curry married Annie Bryant on 15 Nov 1887, in Alexander Co., Ill.  His marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Frank Robert Curry Born March 25, 1889 Died Feb. 2, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
C. V. Elsey and Mrs. C. H. Davidson were called to Bardwell, Ky., yesterday by a message stating the death of the former’s brother, Jesse Elsey.  The deceased was about 21 years of age and a son of Mr. J. L. Elsey, of Bardwell.
 
Friday, 3 Feb 1905:
FUNERAL NOTICE

Died, at St. Mary’s Infirmary, Thursday morning, Feb. 2, 1905, Frank R. Curry, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Curry.

The remains will be taken from the family residence, No. 223 Third Street, at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, for the Methodist church, where the funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. and from there by special train at the foot of Eighth Street at 9:30 a.m. for Villa Ridge cemetery where the interment will be made.

The classmates of the deceased and friends are invited to attend.
 
Judge Thompson left today for St. Louis on account of the death of his brother, Charley Thompson.  The remains will be brought here (Mound City) for interment.
 
Charles Lockhart, aged 86 years, died at his home in Pittsburg, Pa., last week.  He was probably unmarried and is supposed to have left an estate worth $55,000,000.  It is understood that up to a few years ago he had no heirs except J. W. C. Hall, of this city (Mound City), and his sister, Mrs. Joe Smith, who now lives in Cairo.  Mr. Lockhart was a brother of Mr. Hall’s mother and was the last of the family.
 
Miss Rose Klee, who is ill at St. Mary’s Infirmary, was reported very low this afternoon and her sister, Miss Minnie Klee, who is attending business college at St. Louis, was sent for.
 
Saturday, 4 Feb 1905:
LIFE DEVOTED TO RELIEF OF POOR.
Sketch of Life of Mrs. D. Hurd, Who Died Recently in Denver.

The following from the Denver Evening Times, of Jan. 26, will be of interest to friends of the late Mrs. Hurd, who knew her during her residence in Cairo.

Mrs. Ruth Ross Hurd, one of Denver’s most prominent charitable workers, died last evening at her late residence, 1400 South Fifteenth Street.

Mrs. Hurd was born in Zanesville, Ohio, in 1818—eighty-seven years ago—and from the time she was old enough to understand the misery of the poor she devoted her life to relief.  She was one of the pioneer workers in the Orphan’s Home in Cairo, Ill.  When she came to Denver in 1873, she became identified with the Ladies’ Relief Society and was one of its most active members.  When the Relief Society grew into the Old Ladies’ Home she was at the front, working with Mrs. J. L. Charles, Mrs. Frances Jacobs, and Miss Figg, to make the home a success.

Mrs. Hurd leaves three sons and three daughters, all residents of Denver.  The sons are Charles R. Hurd, Will S. Hurd and Nelson G. Hurd; the daughters are Mrs. E. C. Davidson, Mrs. Annie H. Fallis, and Miss Carrie Hurd.  Six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive her.

The funeral will be held from the late home Friday afternoon.  The interment will be private, only the members of the family being present.
 
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DIED ALMOST TOGETHER.

Mound City, Feb. 4.—Miss Harriet E. Herrick, aged 66 and her mother, Mrs. Herrick, aged 92, are both dead, their deaths occurring within three hours apart.  The ladies lived in the lower part of town.  Miss Herrick was discovered dead Friday morning.  When the news was broken to her mother, the news so shocked the aged lady that she died.  The ladies were mother and sister of Mrs. B. L. Ulen.  Miss Herrick’s death was the result of apoplexy.  Funeral services were held this afternoon and the remains were buried near Ullin.

(Benjamin L. Ulen married Ella H. Herrick on 5 Nov 1867, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
James C. Lee, a colored barber residing on upper Poplar Street, died today of consumption, from which disease he had been suffering for several months.  The remains will be taken to Humboldt, Tenn., for burial.
 
The funeral services over the remains of Frank Curry were held this morning at the Methodist church.  Rev. Scarritt conducted the services, which were very impressive.  The attendance was very large and the flowers were very beautiful and profuse.  The remains were taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.  The pallbearers were Robert Lewis, Carl Bauer, Harry Becker, Cornelius Atcher, George Walder, Eugene Strong, Davis Allen, Donald Bain, Orin Rule, Arthur Metzger, George Harned and S. Lynch.
 
Mrs. Gertrude Greenly was buried Sunday at the Greenly Cemetery near Willard.  She was formerly Miss Gertrude Parker of this place (Unity) and had many warm friends here and her untimely death will be deeply regretted.  She resided at Pascola, Mo.
 
Dr. Amos Gause still continues seriously ill.
 
LING SING’S REMAINS LIE IN VAULT.
Remains of Paducah Chinaman Will Be Taken to Native Land.
Are Now in Memphis Vault—Strange Services Held Over Body.

The body of Ling Sing, the Chinaman who died at Paducah, Ky., and who was brought to Memphis for shipment to China, lies safely ensconced in a vault in one of the local cemeteries, says the Commercial Appeal.

Ling’s body will rest in peace beneath the shadows of the vault until Sam Sing, his brother, receives a reply to his letter to Washington, asking permission to accompany the remains to the Orient and return safely without violating the Chinese Exclusion law.

Sam had his photo attached to his letter of identification to the officials at Washington.  The document was also sworn and subscribed to before a notary public.  As soon as the missive is received from the capital city, Sam will leave the land of the Melican man and begin his long journey across the seas to his home, where he will turn over the remains of his brother Ling to the dust of his fathers.
Funeral services were held at Paducah three weeks ago.  The body of the dead Chinaman was then forwarded to Memphis and embalmed by a local undertaker and placed in a vault.  Sunday afternoon the peculiar ceremony was performed.  At the undertaker’s establishment, two of his countrymen, Sam Sing and a friend, both of Memphis, sang and talked and underwent their weird incantations.  Then the body was carried to the cemetery.  Small cards with many holes punched in them were thrown from the hearse as it rolled to the cemetery.  It is said the devil has to find each of these cards and crawl through every hole before he can get possession of the Chinaman’s soul.

When the body was laid in the vault, Sam and his friend brought forth the basket of delicacies to place on the casket.  In the basket was a flask of whiskey, several chicken sandwiches and a quantity of delicious edibles.  Sam was forbidden to place these delicacies in the vault so he contented himself with leaving them near the door.  This, of course, was a blessing to the gravedigger, or the ghoul, or the grave robber, after the departure of the general train.

Ling Sing is one of the largest Chinamen ever seen in the city.  His body is in an excellent state of preservation and it is believed it will reach the Orient without the slightest sign of decomposition.
 
Mrs. G. D. Williamson, who is very low at her home on lower Washington Avenue, is reported to be growing weaker daily.  She passed a restful night last night, but there is no hope for her recovery.
 

Monday, 6 Feb 1905:
Eugene Bowler, a well known colored man of this city and an active politician, died last night at St. Mary’s Infirmary.  He was employed at Henry Zerfass’ saloon, Fourteenth and Washington.
 
FROZEN TO DEATH AT M’CLURE.
Benjamin McRaven Expired from Cold Last Night.

Message Received by His Brother, Dr. P. H. McRaven, Who Was in Cairo, Calling Him Home.

Benjamin McRaven, a prominent citizen of McClure, in this county, was frozen to death last night.  The news of his death came to his brother, Dr. P. H. McRaven, who was in Cairo today, in a telegraphic message summoning him to come at once and bring Coroner McManus.  How it happened, the dispatch did not say.  He was well when Dr. McRaven left home Sunday.  Dr. McRaven left for McClure this afternoon.

Mr. McRaven was about 36 years of age and leaves a wife and three children.
 
William James, a brother of Clark James, died at his home in East Cape Girardeau last Tuesday.  He was 35 years of age and leaves a wife and six children.
 
Tuesday, 7 Feb 1905:
DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT OF COUNTY.

Mrs. B. J. Putnam, who recently lived with her son at No. 526 Fifteenth Street, died at the home of another son, J. R. F. Standard, in St. Louis Sunday afternoon, February 5.  Her remains were brought to Elco, where she lived for many years and buried Monday afternoon.  She was about 70 years of age and was one of the old residents of the county and a woman highly respected by all who knew her.  She was an aunt of Mrs. Casper Yost.

(H.F. Putnam married Mrs. B. J. Standard on 27 May 1880, in Union Co., Ill.  Daniel G. Standard married Barzillah J. Henderson on 5 Apr 1849, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
DEATH OF PROMINENT COLORED MAN.

Rev. A. J. Burton, formerly pastor of the A. M. E. church here but lately ___teenth Street, died at St. Mary’s Infirmary this morning.  Rev. Burton was brought down from DuQuoin on January 28, and has been in the hospital since.  He was 52 years of age and was one of the best-educated men of his race in this end of the state.  He was delegate to the general conference four different times and was presiding elder for nine years.  He was also chief grand mentor of the Knights of Taber.  He leaves four sisters.  The funeral will be held Thursday.  The remains will lie in state until 2:30 p.m. and the interment will be at Villa Ridge cemetery.
 
Wednesday, 8 Feb 1905:
The infant child of H. F. Coles died in Ullin Saturday.  The remains were taken to Benton for burial.
 
Rev. Charles Atchison, of Olive Branch, was called to Ullin Monday to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Sowers, mother of Mr. Eli Sowers, living north of town.

(The mother of Eli Sowers was Mrs. Catherine Mowery.—Darrel Dexter)
 
A. B. Turner died at his home in Ullin Saturday night.  The remains were taken to Cypress Sunday for burial.  Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War and was a good man in all respects.

(This may refer to Alfred Turner, 20, a native of Johnson Co., Ill., who enlisted on 28 May 1861, in Co. I, 18th Illinois Infantry.  Alfred B. Turner married Susan Jane Hodges on 24 Nov 1864, in Union Co., Ill.  This may also be the same person as A. B. Turner, who married Mrs. Susan M. Childers Turner on 21 Jul 1889, in Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mrs. Frank Bemis is very low at her home on Twenty-third Street.  She is quite advanced in years and her heart action is considerably impaired.  She has made her residence at 820 Twenty-third Street for nearly forty years.
 
Mrs. Catherine Mowery died Feb. 4th, aged about 85 years.  She had been making her home this winter with her son, Eli Sowers.  She was first united in marriage with Eli Sowers September 29, 1842.  He died October the 16th, 1854.  To this union four children were born, Eli Sowers, of Alexander County, being the only survivor.  The other three, Henry, Philip and Lavina, have long since passed away.  In 1856 she was again united in marriage to George Mowery, who died May 28th, 1858.  Of this union there was one child, Thomas J. Mowery, of Wetaug.  She embraced religion in her early youth and was a faithful member of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church for three-fourths of a century.  Mrs. Mowery was born and reared near the village of Wetaug and was the oldest native resident of this county.  Her brother, Judge C. Hoffner, died in the year 1897, aged 84 years.  As a friend and a neighbor, she was good and kind and had a pleasant word for everyone and was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need.  The remains were interred in Wetaug Cemetery Monday at 11 o’clock a.m.  The funeral services were held at Beech Grove Church, Alexander County.

(J. Eli Sowers married Catherine Hoffner  on 29 Sep 1842, in Union Co., Ill.  George Mowery married Mrs. Catharine Sowers on 17 Jul 1856, in Union Co., Ill.  Markers in Sowers or German Reformed Cemetery at Wetaug read:  Come Ye Blessed Catharine wife of George Mowery Died Feb. 4, 1905 Aged 82 Years.  Rest mother, rest in quiet sleep, While friends in sorrow o’er thee weep.  In Memory of Eli Sowers Born March 19, 1819 Died Oct. 18, 1854 Aged 35 Yrs.,  6 Mos., & 29 Ds.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Thursday, 9 Feb 1905:
MOTHER OF MRS. B. SADLER DEAD.
Passed Away at Her Home in South bend, Ind., Yesterday Morning.

The sad news of the death of her mother reached Mrs. B. Sadler yesterday.  Mrs. A. Hanuer died at her home in South Bend, Ind., yesterday morning at 8 o’clock of heart trouble.  Five children survive her.  They are Mrs. B. Sadler and Lee Hanuer of this city, Mrs. Nathan Koshland, Miss Louise and Frank Hanuer of South Bend.  Her husband also survives her.  He is 89 years of age.  Mr. Hanuer has gone to South Bend, but Mrs. Sadler was unable to go on account of her son, Eugene’s illness.  The deceased also has two sisters residing in Philadelphia, and a brother residing in New Mexico.  She was a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Society.  She was of a very amiable disposition, always up to date in everything.  She was a great reader and was always well posted on the questions agitating the people.
 
DEATH OF MRS. ORIN WILSON
Sister of Messrs. Jacob and Peter Lind of This City.

Messrs. Jacob and Peter Lind received the sad news yesterday of the death of their sister, Mrs. Orin Wilson, who died at her home at Cape Girardeau, Mo., yesterday of parturition.  The deceased was 27 years of age and was well known in Cairo.  She was a member of a family of eleven children, four of whom survive her.  They are Messrs. Conrad and Phillip Lind, of Cape Girardeau, and Jacob and Peter Lind, of this city.  Her husband also survives her, Judge Orin Wilson, and a daughter eighteen months old.  Messrs. Peter and Jacob Lind and the latter’s son, Fred, left for Cape Girardeau.
 
DEATH OF NOBLE CHRISTIAN WOMAN
Mrs. Harriet Williamson Passed Away Last Evening after Long Illness.

Was One of the Oldest Residents of Cairo, Having Removed Here from Smithland in 1860.

Mrs. Harriet Williamson, widow of the late G. D. Williamson passed away at her home in lower Washington Avenue last evening at 5:15 o’clock, after a long illness.  The deceased was in her 75th year.

Mrs. Williamson was known by her large circle of friends as Aunt Harriet.  The name was significant of the more than ordinary regard that they held for her.

She had been in a precarious condition for more than a year from a complication of diseases and at intervals Mrs. Hattie Allen, of Fort Dodge, Ia., her adopted daughter, and Mrs. Walton Wright, of Memphis, her stepdaughter, were at her bedside both of them being there when the end came last evening.

Mrs. Williamson was a native of Hopkinsville, Ky., where she was born on Sept. 4, 1830.  Her maiden name was Harriet Wood.  She was twice married, her first husband being John B. Smith, whom she married at Smithland, Ky., on Oct. 7, 1845.  He died ten years later.  On May 11, 1856, she became the wife of Capt. G. D. Williamson at Smithland and in 1859 he removed to Cairo and engaged in the boat store business with Capt. E. P. Haynes.  Mrs. Williamson removed here the year after and has remained here ever since, occupying the home where she died for more than forty years.  Capt. Williamson died in 1859.

Besides the daughters mentioned above, Mrs. Williamson is survived by two brothers, W. T. Wood, of Bloomington, Ill., and R. G. Wood, of Whiting, Kan.  Neither of them will be able to attend the funeral.

Mrs. Williamson was a life long member of the Methodist church.  Her connection with the church in Cairo dates from her arrival here and she was always one of its most devoted and benevolent members.

The funeral will probably be Saturday morning, with interment at Beech Grove Cemetery, where Capt. Williamson is buried.

The families of Mr. Walton Wright and Mr. F. E. Allen are expected to  arrive tonight to attend the funeral.  Neither of the brothers of Mrs. Williamson can come on account of illness.

(Walton W. Wright married Mattie Williamson on 18 Nov 1875, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
PETER SMITH OF MOUNDS DIED THIS MORNING.
Was a Prominent Baker of That Town.—Died of Heart Trouble.

Peter Smith, a prominent baker of Mounds, died this morning at his home of heart trouble.
The deceased had been in ill health for over a month.  He is survived by his wife.  He was about 45 years of age.
 
Friday, 10 Feb 1905:
DEATH OF FORMER CAIRO JUSTICE.
Judge J. R. Cunningham Passed Away at St. Louis.

Concerning Judge J. R. Cunningham, formerly a resident of Cairo, the St. Louis Globe-Democrat says:

Judge Cunningham died Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock in his office at 1017 Chestnut Street.  Last week he made a professional trip to Davis, Mo., where he was taken ill with pneumonia.  His daughter Ruth was summoned by telegraph and brought her father back to St. Louis on Friday night.  The family residence being so far from Union Station, the patient at his own request, was taken to his office, as his condition did not appear to be serious.  He declined so rapidly that he could not be removed.  His son, Dr. John W. Cunningham, of Memphis, Tenn., attended him in his last hours.
He is survived by four children, Mrs. H. M. Shanks and Miss Ruth Cunningham, of this city, Dr. John W. Cunningham, of Memphis, and Justice R. Cunningham, of Chicago, Ill.  Judge Cunningham was one of the best-known attorneys in the city.  He had practiced law here for twenty years in partnership with Judge James R. Claiborne.  He was born in Pittsburg, Pa., in 1843, and removed at an early age to Cairo, Ill., where he served two terms as justice of the peace.  He came to St. Louis in 1884 and had resided here ever since.

The funeral of the late Judge J. R. Cunningham will take place at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the family residence, 4510 Natural Bridge Road.  Rev. Dr. W. F. McMurry, pastor of Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church South, will officiate.  Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
 
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died, Peter Smith, aged 44 years, 9 months, 9 days, Thursday, February 9.  Funeral services will be held at the house Saturday, February 11,.  Father Gillen, of St. Joseph’s Church, Cairo, officiating.  The remains will be buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mounds.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.
 
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died, Mrs. G. D. Williamson, February 8, 1905, at 5:15 p.m.

Funeral Saturday, February 11, at 9 o’clock a.m. from the family residence, No. 611 Washington Avenue.  Interment at Beech Grove.
 
The Misses Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walton Wright, of Memphis, and Mr. T. E. Allen and children, of Fort Dodge, Ia., have arrived to attend the funeral of Mrs. Harriet Williamson.  Mr. Wright was away from home when the death of Mrs. Williamson occurred and he could not be located.
 
Miss Alta Wright, of Memphis, arrived today to attend the funeral of Mrs. G. D. Williamson.
 
Miss Mayme Sarber arrived this afternoon from Jackson, Tenn., to attend the funeral of Mrs. G. D. Williamson.
 
Saturday, 11 Feb 1905:
The funeral of Mrs. G. D. Williamson was held at 9 o’clock this morning at the residence on lower Washington Avenue.  Rev. J. A. Scarritt, pastor of the First Methodist Church officiated.  The services were very impressive.  The remains were taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment.  The floral offerings were very profuse and beautiful.  The pallbearers were J. S. Aisthorpe, John T. Brown, George T. Carnes, T. C. Clendenin, Charles Cunningham, H. B. Dorison, Peter Saup, L. P. Parker, M. F. Gilbert, George Parsons, H. C. Schuh, A. H. Haeple, N. B. Thistlewood and William Thrupp.
 
DEATH OF MRS. W. C. STEAGALA.
Passed Away This Morning after a Prolonged Illness.

Mrs. Lee Steagala, wife of W. C. Steagala, died at her home, No. 214 Fourteenth Street, at 10 o’clock this morning, after a long illness.  The deceased was in her 36th year.  Funeral arrangements had not been perfected this afternoon.

(Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Lee Beloved Wife of W. C. Steagala Born June 6, 1869 Died Feb. 11, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR MRS. WILLIAMSON.

Memorial services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning in reference to the demise of Mrs. Harriet Williamson.  All are invited and the members of the church are requested to attend.
 
Monday, 13 Feb 1905:
JUDGE S. G. PARKS DEAD.
Prominent Citizen of DuQuoin Passed Away Sunday.
Was a Member of the Present General Assembly.—Served with Distinction in Civil War.

Senator Walter Warder Sunday received a message from Mr. Walter W. Parks, of DuQuoin, announcing the death of Judge S. G. Parks, of that city.

Judge Parks was a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of Southern Illinois.  He commenced his career as a lawyer at Vienna in Johnson County.  At the outbreak of the Civil War he recruited Company K of the 120th Illinois Regiment, U. S. Volunteers, and served as its captain with honorable distinction throughout the war, having been severely wounded at the Battle of Guntown, Mississippi.  On his return he practiced law at DuQuoin and served for several terms as county judge of Perry County.  Last November he was elected to the lower house of the general assembly from the 44th District and was a member of that body at the time of his death.  Advanced age and ill health had prevented his attendance in the legislature.

He was married in 1861 to Miss Elizabeth Warder, sister of Mr. Warder, she having died a number of years ago.  Judge Parks was well known and popular throughout this part of the state, especially in Grand Army and Republican activities.

Mr. and Mrs. Warder will attend the funeral tomorrow at DuQuoin.
 
Tuesday, 14 Feb 1905:
The Frank Walter murder case is set for trial on Friday.  Attorney Angus Leek is employed as counsel for the defense.

Another murder trial for this term is the one of John Waugh, who killed George Willis at Willard.  It is set for next Tuesday.  Mr. Leek will assist State’s Attorney Wilson in the prosecution and Attorneys Reed Green and Miles S. Gilbert will conduct the defense.
 
Lee Haneur has returned from South Bend, Ind., where he attend the funeral of his mother.
 
Wednesday, 15 Feb 1905:
DEATH OF SAMUEL TAYLOR.

Samuel Taylor, son of the late Mrs. P. A. Taylor and a brother of Mrs. J. W. Wenger, passed away at the home of his sister on Park Place West about 9 o’clock this morning.  The deceased was about 40 years of age and was unmarried.  He had been in poor health for some time, suffering from organic heart trouble.

The funeral arrangements have not been completed at present, but will be held tomorrow or Friday.  The remains will be taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment.
 
John Ray, probably the oldest steamboat engineer on the Ohio River and well known in Cairo, died at the home of his son-in-law, Charles C. Collins, in Evansville, Ind., Saturday night.  Heart failure superinduced by old age caused his death, he being in his eighty-fourth year.  He had led a retired life for some time.  Nashville, Tenn., was his birthplace.  For almost half a century he resided in Evansville.  He began steamboating when a young man and followed that occupation until strength failed him.  He served on numerous boats, being engineer on watch on the steamer James M. White, when she blew up in the Mississippi River many years ago.  He floated for miles on the wreckage and when rescued was almost exhausted.  He was rated as one of the best posted men on river matters in this section, was known by almost everyone following that business and was honored by all with whom he came in contact.
 
Thursday, 16 Feb 1905:
Mrs. H. H. Halliday returned from Chicago and Sycamore, Ill., this morning.  At the latter place she went to attend the funeral of her father.
 
SUPPOSED MURDERED MAN REPORTED STILL ALIVE.

Information has been received indirectly from Cairo that Tom Oswell, the painter, supposed to be the man found death in a straw stack near Mayfield, several weeks ago is in or about Cairo and not dead.

It is likely the Mayfield “murder” mystery will never be solved.  There was never much ground for thinking it was a murder, as the name of the man was unknown, and no motive was known while many indications pointed to suicide.  The man was probably some hobo who became tired of life and ended it with the razor he used to shave himself.  The case for which was found in his pocket.—Paducah Sun.
 
Friday, 17 Feb 1905:
PAID PENALTY ON THE GALLOWS
Eli Bugg Hanged at Mound City for Connection with Mathis Murder.
DIED PROTESTING HIS INNOCENCE.
Was Coolest Man in Stockade During the Execution—Pronounced Dead 15 Minutes after Tray Fell.

Mound City, Ill., Feb. 17.—The first legal hanging in the history of Pulaski County occurred at 10:15 this morning when Eli Bugg paid the penalty for complicity in the murder of Chris Mathis at Wetaug on July 29th last.

The hanging occurred in a stockade adjoining the jail.  Probably 200 persons were crowded in the enclosure to see the execution and of all that number Bugg was the coolest.

The death match began at 10:10 when Bugg left his cell in company with Sheriff Weaver, Jailer Deshinger and his spiritual adviser, Rev. J. W. Ousley.

Upon the gallows Bugg made a brief statement.  He protested his innocence of the crime, warned the public to avoid bad company, which he stated was the cause of his downfall, thanked all the officials for the kind treatment he had received at their hands and professed his conversion.

When he had finished speaking, he stepped back over the trap.  Bugg was a fine specimen of physical manhood, measuring one inch over six feet tall, and his head touched the beam overhead as he stood waiting for the black cap to readjusted.  When this was done and all was in readiness, the trap sprung and with one groan his body fell the length of the rope.  His neck was instantly broken for he hung motionless except for a slight quiver of his body.

A medical commission composed of Dr. M. L. Winstead, of Wetaug, Dr. W. J. Whiteaker, of Olmstead, and Dr. C. B. Powell, of Mound City, watched his heart action and waited for fifteen minutes before pronouncing life to be extinct.  Dr. Hall Whiteaker of Mound City and Dr. A. J. Brown, of Vienna, were also in attendance.

Bugg rested well during the night  His appetite was poor yesterday, but his sleep was not disturbed by the terrible ordeal, which he had to face.  Bob Caster and S. F. Gaunt were the deathwatch.

Jailer J. M. Dishinger gave the prisoner a glass of lemonade.  That was all he wanted to sustain him.

Rev. J. W. Ousley, pastor of the colored Methodist church, who was his spiritual adviser, and who baptized him several weeks ago, prior  to the first date set for his execution, visited him.  Later Bugg sang a couple of songs, “Pass Me Not,” and “God Be With You.”  His voice was strong and clear.  He was joined in the singing by Wiley Daniels, the Olmstead negro under indictment for assault to murder, who occupied the cell with the doomed man.

Bugg talked freely to those privileged to enter the jail.  He confessed conversion and said he was not afraid to go.  Yet he contended to the end that he was innocent of the crime for which he was doomed to suffer.

Long before the hour of the execution a crowd gathered outside the  jail yard.  Some stood upon the icy ground for over an hour waiting to gain entrance.

Cairo was well represented in the crowd at the execution.  Sheriff Roache, County Jailer Riggle, Chief Ben Price, Officer Hoogland, and City Jailer Susanka were there of the officials.  Sheriff John Thorp of Jackson County, Sheriff Scott Hains of Williamson County, Sheriff John L. Veach, of Johnson County and a large number of deputy sheriffs from surrounding counties were present at the invitation of Sheriff James R. Weaver, Sheriff Hains, of Williamson, who has been through the fire himself, assisted Sheriff Weaver in the execution.

Before the hour of the execution, Bugg was shaved in readiness for the event and then dressed.  He was a fine looking negro when dressed in a good suit and wearing a white tie.

Later Bugg, whiled away the waiting moments by writing his name and presenting it to the people in the jail.  He wrote the bold hand “Eli Bugg,” often adding the address “1239 Morgan Street, St. Louis, Mo.”  His pulse was also taken and showed that his heart action was strong and regular.

Before leaving the jail, he shook hands with all of the officers and with other prisoners.
History of Eli Bugg’s Crime

On the 23rd of July, 1904, Eli Bugg and Will Cross went from Mounds to Wetaug together to attend a picnic, which was given that day and night near the latter place.  They were chums and on arrival at Wetaug about noon they proceeded to the picnic grounds, and on a plot of ground near there began erecting two gambling devices, in which business they were partners.  In the afternoon about dark while Will Cross was returning to the grounds, after taking a young woman home, he got into some sort of a difficulty with Chris Mathis, in which Mathis knocked Cross down.  Cross became angered with Mathis on account of the difficulty and had tried to procure a revolver from several parties there for the purpose of shooting Mathis.

In this he was assisted by Eli Bugg, who at various times during the evening had advised Cross to kill Mathis. at one time telling Cross that if he could not get a revolver, to take a club and beat his brains out.  Charles Bonner and James Bonner, two half brothers of Mathis, were doing all in their power to prevent Cross from shooting their brother and to that end had begged of Bugg and of Cross not to shoot their brother.

Bugg on several occasions that night stated to Cross, “If that damn nigger had been in Mounds he would have been dead long ago.”  Bugg finally succeeded in getting a revolver from one Arch Murphy, for Cross and just preceding the killing, Charles Bonner was talking to Cross trying to get him to desist from doing his brother any bodily harm, when Christ Mathis came up and made an apology to Cross, saying, “Will, I am sorry that I struck you.  I thought you were the man who knocked me down on the Steamer Stacker Lee down on the Mississippi River, I find that I am mistaken.  You may kick me, knock me down or do anything to me, but don’t kill me.”

Whereupon Will Cross said, “That is all right.”  Then Mathis said take a drink and offering all present a drink out of a bottle of whisky, which he had in his hand.  Then Eli Bugg stepped up and said, “That is a damn poor way to settle a thing like that with a bottle of whiskey, Cross, if a man should do me as Chris Mathis did you, the sun would never rise on him again.  Shoot the damn nigger.” 

Whereupon Will Cross drew a revolver and shot and instantly killed Mathis.  Immediately after the shooting both Bugg and Cross fled.  Cross has never been apprehended but Bugg was captured and paid the penalty for his crime on the gallows at Mound City yesterday.
Bugg’s Trial

At the September special term of the circuit court, when Bugg’s case was called for trial, he entered a plea of guilty, and upon being informed by the Court that he would not sentence him until he heard evidence, Bugg withdrew his pea of guilty and entered a plea of not guilty.  Whereupon a jury was empanelled, to try the case and on the 17th day of September, the jury returned a verdict of guilty, fixing his punishment at death.  A motion for a new trial was made and on account of the importance of the case and in order to give the defendant every show for his life, the court postponed the hearing of the motion for a new trial until the 26th day of November, when the motion was argued and overruled and Bugg sentenced to be executed on the 16th day of December 1904.

Upon petition Governor Yates gave him a reprieve until the 13th day of January, 1905, in order to allow the  case to be presented to the board of pardons, and on account of the severe illness of Governor Deneen’s daughter, Governor Yates gave him an additional stay until the 27 of January, when on the recommendation of the board of pardons, Governor Deneen stayed the execution till February 17th.  The matter was very thoroughly reviewed by the State Board of Pardons and on their recommendation Governor Deneen refused to interfere with the judgment of the court.

It seems from the above that Bugg was given every opportunity to demonstrate his innocence of the crime.  It is reported that Bugg killed a fellow prisoner while serving a term for the killing of Charles Arnold
 
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died, February 11, 1905, in East St. Louis, William H. Pyle, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Pyle, of Cairo.  Age 22 years, 9 months and 9 days.  Interment from family residence near halfway house, Sunday, February 19, to Beech Grove Cemetery, Rev. T. J. Porter officiating.  Friends of the family are invited.  Conveyance will meet them at Mr. Hebsacker’s drug store, Thirty-fourth and Sycamore at 12:30 o’clock.
 
Saturday, 18 Feb 1905:
Mrs. Minton, wife of Rev. W. B. Minton, formerly of Anna, died at her home in Greenville, Ill., on Feb. 9th, as the result of a paralytic stroke.

             (William B. Minton, 25, married Olivia Hughes, 23, on 7 Jun 1875, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 

Monday, 20 Feb 1905:
WAUGH MURDER CASE NEXT.
Trial Will Begin in the Circuit Court Tomorrow.

The Waugh murder case is set for trial in the circuit court tomorrow.
 
WHITE MAN MAY HANG ON GREEN SCAFFOLD.
Case Is Pending in Court of Appeals—Attorney Pleads Insanity.

Henderson, Ky. Feb. 20.—The scaffold on which Green died Friday and the rope will be kept by the sheriff.  Robert Mathley, a white man, is at present in the local jail under a death sentence, but his case is pending in the Court of Appeals.  Mathley killed Kate Watkins, in this city, last summer and was convicted at the same term of court with Green.  His attorneys plead insanity for him and are attempting to secure a reversal of the verdict on that ground.

Mathley could not see Green march out to his death.  However, he could hear the carpenters building the scaffold and exhibited no little nervousness.  It is generally expected that he will be hanged, as the crime he committed was a most brutal one.

This was the first hanging in Daviess County in fifty years.  The last man to die on the scaffold before Green was a white man named Curtis Richardson.  He was executed November 1, 1854.  He killed William Lanifer.  The only negro hanged in the county previous to the execution of Green was a slave who paid the death penalty for a criminal assault.
 
The “Do Right” congregation gathered by the riverside yesterday and took their annual dip.  It will be remembered that their pastor and leader was recently murdered, because he failed to abide by his text and the name of the church to “Do Right.”  He did “wrong” by making goo-goo eyes at other men’s wives and did so one too many times.  The congregation were trying yesterday to wash off the stains of Pastor Greer’s sins, in the icy waters of La Belle Ohio, which they felt clung to them.
 
Monday, 21 Feb 1905:
WAUGH MURDER CASE ON TRIAL.
Work of Securing Jury Begun in Alexander Circuit Court.
FOUR JURORS SECURED TODAY.
Defendant Charged with Killing John Willis at Willard Last May.

The John Waugh murder case was taken up by the circuit court this morning.  The entire forenoon was spent without securing a single juror.

The attorneys in the case are State’s Attorney Wilson and Angus Leek for the prosecution and Attorneys Reed Green and Miles S. Gilbert for the defense.

John Waugh became engaged in a quarrel with his bother-in-law, George Willis, at Willard, on May 22, last, and struck him in the head with a dull instrument which caused his immediate death.
The two men were at the store of George Roth settling up their account.  Waugh came out and climbed into his buggy, intending to drive away.  Willis came out of the store and went to the buggy and asked Waugh if he could not pay him the money that he owed him, which is said to have been about $10.  Waugh said that he intended to pay, but could not at that time.  Willis became angry and swore at Waugh.  The latter resented the language and Willis repeated it.  This angered Waugh and he picked up some dull instrument which was wrapped up and lying in the buggy and struck Willis with it.  The first blow was warded off but the second struck him behind the left ear, causing concussion of the brain, from which he died in a few minutes.

The following jurors were secured this afternoon:

Henry Malinski, Cairo.  A B. Rude, Cairo.  R. W. McCrite, Delta.  Scott Hazlewood, Elco.
The regular panel was about exhausted with the selection of these men and a special venire was ordered.
 
SIX DEATHS IN ONE DAY AT ALTO PASS.

Alto Pass, Ill., Feb. 21.—There were six deaths in this community yesterday.  The three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. James took suddenly ill yesterday morning at 9 o’clock and died at 1 o’clock p.m.  Spasms caused her death.  She was a healthy child and appeared perfectly well until the hour above mentioned yesterday morning.  At Wolf Lake, a small town in the Mississippi bottoms eight miles southwest of the city, there are said to be 37 cases of pneumonia.  Mrs. William Rich, daughter of the late Frank W. Coulter, of Cobden, and daughter-in-law of Karl Rich, died of pneumonia a few days ago at her home near Wolf Lake.

The amount of sickness in this locality has been phenomenal during the past six weeks.

(Will J. Rich married Edna Mary Coulter on 4 May 1892, in Union Co., Ill.  Her marker in Cobden Cemetery reads:  Edna C. Rich Born Oct. 29, 1870 Died Feb. 17, 1905.  Fountain E. James married Ava M. Asbury on 3 Jul 1893, in Union Co., Ill.  A marker in Alto Pass Cemetery reads:  Norma Jean James  Born March 6, 1903 Died Feb. 20, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Death of Prominent Woman—Mrs. William Russel, of Jacksonville, Ill.  mother of Hon. Andrew Russel, died Monday.  The deceased was a cousin of Hon. John M. Lansden of this city.
 
CAIRO MAN ENDS HIS LIFE WITH POISON.

Edward Wheeler, once steward at Botto’s restaurant, ended his life at Santa Fe by taking poison.  He was employed on a government boat there.  No cause is assigned for his death.  He leaves a wife in St. Louis.
 
Wednesday, 22 Feb 1905:
JURY SECURED IN WAUGH MURDER CASE
Complete Panel Secured Just Before Noon.—Testimony Begun.

The full jury in the Waugh murder case was secured at 11:40 this morning.  They are Henry Malinski, Cairo; R. W. McCrite, Delta; Scott Hazelwood, Elco; O. R. Bullard, Cairo; John Coleman, Cairo; W. H. Trescott, Cairo; J. W. Hunsaker, Cairo; H. J. Acres, Cairo; Will Sherrick, Cairo, George W. Roberts, Cairo, John Eade, Cairo.

The examination of witnesses was begun this afternoon.

Dr. J. McD. Lawrence and George Roth testified this afternoon.  They, with George Ryal, John David and Herbert Walder, were eyewitnesses of the tragedy.

In attendance on the trial are Mrs. Waugh and baby, Mrs. George Willis and baby and Hugh Willis, the latter the brother of the deceased.

The impression seems to prevail that the defense will be able to sustain the contention of self defense at least to the extent of securing a light sentence.
 
KILLED BY TRAIN ON BIG FOUR.

A southbound extra in charge of Engineer Grant Hall and Conductor H. K. Doane on the Big Four, ran over and killed a man named Ray Marshall at Grand Chain Sunday morning.  Although the engine and 17 cars passed over him, he was alive when picked up by the train crew, but died shortly after.  Marshall’s home was at Grand Chain.
 
Several from here attended the execution of Eli Bugg at Mound City the 17th inst.
 
Died at the Age of 104.—John Butler, colored, believed to be the oldest resident of Jackson County, died at Grand Tower, at the age of 104.
 
O. F. Stoner, P. M. Thompson, T. J. Mowery and Dr. M. L. Winstead, witnessed the execution of Eli Bugg at Mound City last Friday.  The latter had been chosen by Sheriff Weaver to act as one of the physicians to legally inform him when Mr. Bugg died.  (Wetaug)
 
Bud Morris, a prominent citizen of Perks, died last week of pneumonia fever.
 
Thursday, 23 Feb 1905:
AGED RIVER MAN PASSES AWAY.
Capt. George W. Farnsworth Died in St. Louis Yesterday Morning.

George W. Farnsworth, a lifelong pilot on the Mississippi River and its tributaries, died at his home, 1104 Tyler Street, St. Louis, yesterday, aged 72 years.

Capt. Farnsworth was a native of Nashville, Tenn.  He began his river career in 1849, serving on boats plying between Nashville and New Orleans.  At the outbreak of the Civil War, he entered the Confederate Army and served though the war.  At the close of hostilities, he entered the government service on a steamboat, and later became a pilot in the employ of the St. Louis and Mississippi Valley Transportation Company.  His last steamboating was on the Artemus Lamb.  He retired about four years ago.
 
ATTORNIES MAKING THEIR ARGUMENTS
In the Waugh Murder Case This Afternoon.  State’s Attorney Wilson Opened for State.
CASE WILL GO TO JURY ABOUT 6 O’CLOCK.

Attorney Angus Leek Will Deliver Closing Speech for State after Which Court Will Read Instructions.

This morning was spent in hearing the evidence in the Waugh murder case, which was concluded shortly before noon.  The arguments were begun this afternoon.  State’s Attorney Wilson made the opening speech for the prosecution.

It is expected that the case will go to the jury about 6 o’clock and it seems to be the consensus of opinion that the jury will bring in a verdict of acquittal.  Others contend that he will be given a short penitentiary sentence.
 
“Snapshots” were taken of Eli Bugg the day Bugg was executed.
 
George Parker went to Grand Chain Sunday to attend the inquest of his brother-in-law, Ray Marshall, who was killed there Saturday night.
 
Friday, 24 Feb 1905:
JURY IN WAUGH MURDER CASE IS STILL OUT
Left Court Room Last Night at 6 O’clock and Are Still Arguing About the Case.
Rumored that Eight of the Jury Stood for Acquittal This Morning and Four for Conviction.

At the time of going to press, the jury in the Waugh murder case is still out.  They left the court room last night about 6 o’clock and filed into the jury room where they remained all night.  They refused to go to bed and argued the case during the silent hours of the night.  They were given breakfast and dinner today and continued their arguing.

If they do not bring in a verdict by 6 o’clock, the judge may refuse them supper in order to get them to agree on a verdict.  However, Judge Duncan may not do this, for he has said that in his experience it pays to treat a jury nice, for if you do otherwise, they will often agree to disagree and the whole case has to be tried again, incurring more expense upon the county.

It is rumored that early this morning the jury stood eight for acquittal and four for a sentence.
A verdict is expected about 6 o’clock.
 
Met a Horrible Death.—Rev. Leslie P. Easterly, an ordained minister in the Free Baptist Church, was killed in the electric plant at Marion.  He was working there as an electrician and his clothing caught in the shafting and he was jerked from his feet and whirled round and round.  He was a member of the Modern Woodman Lodge.
 
Death of Murphysboro’s Old Chief.—Charles A. Johnson, formerly chief of police of Murphysboro, died Thursday afternoon of quick consumption.
 
Saturday, 25 Feb 1905:
A. Steifel Dead.—Mr. A. Steifel, formerly proprietor of the European Hotel which stood on the vacant lot now used as a park next to the City National Bank, died a few days ago at Springfield, Mo.  The deceased was manager of the Cairo baseball team from 1895 to 1898.
 
HUNG JURY IN WAUGH MURDER CASE
Eight Favored Acquittal and Four Favored Conviction.  Deadlock Existed for Twenty-four Hours.
CASE WILL COME UP AGAIN AT MAY TERM
Attorneys on Both Sides Expected to Win Case.—People Expected an Acquittal.

A hung jury.

That tells the outcome of the Waugh murder case, which went to the jury about 6 o’clock Thursday afternoon.  The jury, after nearly 24 hours of argument and with no sleep Thursday night, returned at 5:45 last evening, having agreed to disagree.

There was no show whatever for a verdict.  It was a “deadlock” to quote one of the four jurors who held out for conviction.  “We would have stood past two weeks if necessary,” he said.

This means a victory for both sides.  For the defense, in the fact that the longer a trial is put off, the more show the defendant has of becoming acquitted, for evidence against the guilty party will not be as strong, and will weaken by age.  A victory for the prosecution, in the fact that the defense failed to prove their plea of self defense on the part of the defendant, which most everyone thought they would do.  The attorneys of both sides are each very confident that their arguments are the ones which should have had the most weight with the jury, admit is hard to say which is right, although a majority of those who listened to the trial, looked for an acquittal, from the standpoint of the evidence.

This is the manner in  which the jury stood:  For acquittal—Scott Hazelwood, R. W. McCrite, H. F. Malinski, John Wade, O. R. Bullard, W. H. Trescott, George M. Roberts, John Coleman; for conviction—A. B. Rude, J. W. Hunsacker, H. J. Davis, and W. H. Sherick.

The petit jury has been discharged.  The Waugh murder case will come up again at the May term of circuit court.  Waugh was committed back to the county jail.

A morning contemporary stated that eight of the jurors were for conviction and four for acquittal which was erroneous.
 
Monday, 27 Feb 1905:
ENGINEER NANCE DIED THIS MORNING.
Passed Away at His Home on Twenty-fifth Street After Week’s Illness of Blood Poison.
Deceased Was 54 Years Old and Is Survived by Large Family—Engineer on Cotton Belt.

Mr. John W. Nance died at his home 328 Twenty-fifth Street this morning about 7 o’clock after an illness of about a week’s duration of blood poison.

On Sunday, February 19th, Mr. Nance, who was an engineer on the Cotton Belt Railroad, injured his hand on the reverse lever.  While the injury pained him, he did not consider it serious.  However his arm began to swell and it was evident that blood poison had set in.  He was brought home, but continued to grow worse, and was unconscious yesterday, suffering terribly.  Death relieved him of his sufferings early this morning.

The deceased had been an engineer on the Cotton Belt for twenty years.

The deceased was nearly 55 years of age and is survived by a large family, the members of whom are his wife, George Nance, Mrs. Will Sheehan, Mrs. Homer Shaffer, of Fullerton, Neb., Joseph, Bert, John, Lucy, Frank and Corayda Nance.

The deceased also had a brother, Mr. Joseph Nance, who resides at Fort Worth, Texas, and a sister Mrs. Joseph Gossager, of Richmond, Mo., who are expected to attend the funeral.

The deceased was a very devoted husband and father, and the family are nearly prostrated over the sad event.  The Citizen unites with the friends of the family in extending their deepest sympathy in their hour of bereavement.

The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but will be announced later.
 
Struck by Train and Killed—A man named Hester, aged 65 years, was struck by a Cotton Belt train on a trestle just above Marmaduke yesterday afternoon and was killed.  He was walking on the trestle with a sack of corn on his shoulder, and his dog was at his side.  The dog stuck by his master and was killed too.  The trestle was a short one and the mystery is why the man did not attempt to save himself.
 
Died at Anna—Word was received today from Mr. D. M. Morris, who works at the boat store, that his mother died at 10 o’clock last evening.  She was overtaken by illness while on a visit to Anna.  Her remains were taken to her home in Salem, where the funeral will occur.
 
Wednesday, 1 Mar 1905:
 
Funeral of Mr. Nance.—The funeral of the late J. W. Nance was held this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.  Rev. J. A. Scarritt, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated.  The remains were taken to Villa Ridge for interment.  The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful.  The funeral was largely attended by the friends of the deceased and family.
 
J.  C. Davault, aged about 40 years, died at Perks Saturday night, of pneumonia fever, following the grip.  He leaves a wife and several children.
 
Mr. C. E. Gregory of the Cairo Monument Company, has returned from Vienna, Ill., where he superintended the erection of a fine monument over the grave of Mr. William T. Dwyer, who are prominent citizens of that place.
 
Monday, 6 Mar 1905:
CLARENCE IRWIN AT LAST CAPTURED.
Alleged Slayer of John Petit Arrested at New Orleans.
FOR CRIME COMMITTED JULY 15th Last
Sheriff Roche Notified by Wire.  State’s Attorney to Bring Irvin Back to Cairo.—Story of the Crime.

Clarence Irvin, who is charged with the assassination of John Petit at Thebes on July 15th, last, has been captured in New Orleans and will be brought to Cairo Wednesday.

A telegram from State’s Attorney Alexander Wilson who is attending Mardi Gras at New Orleans, to Sheriff Roche, bore the announcement of Irvin’s arrest.

Irvin was seen by Edward Beisengert and Thomas Evers, of Thebes, who recognized him and had him arrested.

The story of the crime of which Irvin is charged is as follows:

John Petit, a saloonkeeper at Thebes, was shot at his place of business about 1 o’clock in the morning of July 15th last, and evidence pointed to Clarence Irvin, an Illinois Central brakeman, as the assassin.

Petit’s slayer entered through the rear door of the saloon, and it is supposed that a rifle was used.  The ball was 22 caliber and of long make.

Clarence Irvin, in company with Dave Kelly, entered the saloon earlier in the evening and called for drinks.  Irvin asked that they be charged to him.  Petit replied that he would not credit him, but that he would give him a drink.  This insulted Irvin and he left, swearing at Petit.  It was not long after that the shot was fired and Petit fell fatally wounded.

It is thought that Irvin went out in town and procured a gun, after which he returned and fire the shot.

Irvin is said to have the appearance of being a nice young fellow, but was drunk the night preceding the killing.  He was a brakeman on Billy Bryan’s train.

John Petit died the Monday following from his injuries.

Irvin escaped into Missouri after the affair, and his whereabouts have never been known until the dispatch was received by Sheriff Roche stating that Irvin had been captured at New Orleans.

There was a reward of $300 for Irvin’s arrest.
 
MR. PLUMLEE REPORTED BETTER
Dispatch to Mr. J. T. Jones Makes This Announcement—Gratifying to Friends.

The friends in this city of Mr. John Plumlee, who formerly held the position of operator at the Central Union Station, will be grieved to learn of the deplorable accident with which he met at Tamaroa, Ill., yesterday morning.

A few weeks ago Plumlee went to Tamaroa to take a position as operator in a station at that place.  He went down to Carbondale Saturday night to attend a meeting of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers.  As he wanted to get home Sunday, he boarded a fast northbound freight train.  The train did not stop at Tamaroa, but Plumlee thought he could get off without any trouble.  As the train whirled by the station, Plumlee swung off.  He was thrown beneath the wheels, his right leg cut off at the knee, his left leg broken, left thigh dislocated and an ugly cut in his head.

Plumlee was removed to Murphysboro, where he was placed in a hospital and attended by three physicians.

They stated that there was no hope for his recovery.  He did not regain consciousness.

Mr. Plumlee has a wife and child.  They resided at 2600 Sycamore Street during their residence in this city.

A dispatch received by Mr. J. T. Jones this afternoon stated that Mr. Plumlee was some better this morning and that he might recover.
  
Tuesday, 7 Mar 1905:
JOHN PLUMLEE DIES FROM INJURIES

Mr. John Plumlee, formerly operator in the Illinois Central passenger depot here, died last night at 11:30 o’clock from the injuries he received in hopping off the freight train at Tamaroa, mention of which was made in yesterday’s issue.
 
Thursday, 9 Mar 1905:
CLARENCE IRVIN IN THE TOILS
Brought Up From New Orleans This Afternoon by State’s Attorney Wilson.
WAS WORKING IN BARBER SHOP THERE
Edward Beissenger and Thomas Evers Recognized Him and Had Him Arrested.—Confessed to the Crime.

Clarence Irvin, who is charged with the assassination of John Petit at Thebes on July 15th, is now in the county jail awaiting trial at the May term of circuit court.

Irvin was brought up from New Orleans this afternoon where he was arrested a few days ago.  State’s Attorney Alexander Wilson, Circuit Clerk Lee B. Davis and Mr. Oscar T. Tamm, who were attending Mardi Gras at New Orleans, returned with Irvin this afternoon.

They told of Irvin’s arrest to a Citizen representative as follows:

Edward Beissenger and Thomas Evers, two young men who formerly resided at Thebes, were taking the carnival at New Orleans.  They were walking along the street when passing a barbershop, Beissenger said to Evers, “Clarence Irvin is in that shop, did you see him?”

“Well, you go on in,” said Evers, “and I will go for the police and have him arrested,”
Beissenger went into the barbershop, where Irvin was employed as a barber.  The latter recognized Beisswenger at once and said, “Are you going to give me away Ed?”

At this moment in came Evers with two officers and Irvin saw that the game was up.  He submitted to his arrest without resistance.

It is said that Irvin, when asked if he was Clarence Irvin, at first hesitated, but finally admitted that he was and replied that he was the one that killed John Petit, when asked the question.

When asked why he killed Petit, Irvin replied that he did not know that he killed him, but he shot at him for an old grudge.

“After the shooting,” said Irvin. “I went to Jonesboro, then to St. Louis, thence to Denver, and from Denver to New Orleans, where I have been since.”

A close watch was kept on the prisoner all the way up and he was handcuffed and shackles were placed upon his feet, for a part of the journey.

Beissenger, Evers, and the two officers each received $125 of the $500 reward that was offered for Irvin’s arrest.

As stated in The Citizen, John Petit, a saloonkeeper at Thebes was shot at his place of business at 1 o’clock on the afternoon of July 15th last by an unknown party.

Suspicion pointed toward Irvin, who had previous to the assassination quarreled with Petit about some drinks.  Irvin went out of the saloon and later a shot was fired and Petit fatally injured.
From that day to this Irvin has not been seen around this locality.

From the manner in which Irvin talked he did not seem to think he had committed any crime, but those familiar with the case state that they think the people have a strong case against him.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Elija Coleman, of Murphysboro, came down Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Coleman’s sister, Tissie Devault. (Mill Creek)
 
Died, Wednesday, March 1, of consumption, Tissie Devault, aged about 30 years.  Miss Devault has suffered from this dreaded disease for more than a year.  She has been confined to her bed most of the time for six months, but death came and relieved her of her suffering at last.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Earnhart at the Lutheran church.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

(James Davault married Amanda Miller on 29 Nov 1870, in Union Co., Ill.  Her marker in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Wetaug reads:  Tishie daughter of J. R. & Amanda Davault Born Feb. 16, 1876 Died March 1, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Friday, 10 Mar 1905:
Woman Pallbearers—An innovation was seen at  the funeral of Mrs. Nathan Stone in this city Thursday afternoon.  This was that the pallbearers were ladies.  Mrs. Stone made the request before she died that the pallbearers be five points of the star of the Marion chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and this was complied with.  As there had to be six pallbearers, the warden was chosen for the sixth one.  The pallbearers were Mrs. W. D. Abney, warden; Mrs. C. T. Holland, Mrs. F. G. Davis Mrs. X Davis, Miss Kate Burkhart and Miss Alice Stotlar; the last five named composing the star points.  The Eastern Star funeral rites were solemnized at the cemetery and were very beautiful and imposing.—
Marion Post.
 
Died at Infirmary—Lon Shell, a young man about 25 years of age, who came to Cairo a few days ago and stopped at Uncle Joe’s Hotel, and who later went to St. Mary’s Infirmary, died this morning of consumption.  His home is at Fullerton, Ky.  He is unmarried.  The remains were taken to Mrs. Falconer’s undertaking rooms and will be shipped to Fullerton.
 
Died from Smallpox—The first death of the season resulting from small pox occurred yesterday when a little negro child named Hughes died at the home of its parents, 223 Eighteenth Street.
 
Saturday, 11 Mar 1905:
Death of Laurence Boren—Laurence Boren, an express messenger on the Iron Mountain between Poplar Bluff and Little Rock, died in a hospital in St. Louis this morning, of blood poison, resulting from an injury to his hand.  He was 50 years old and leaves a wife and three children.  Mr. Boren formerly ran out of Cairo.  He was a native of Pulaski County.  His father was Capt. Boren, one of the most prominent of the old citizens of the county.  Mr. Boren was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Boren, matron at the Children’s Home and was a cousin of Mrs. H. A. Hannon.

(Horace A. Hannon married Mrs. Sallie E. Woods on 19 Sep 1872, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
FUNERAL NOTICE

Died, Friday, March 10, 1905, at 3:50 p.m., James Hunter, aged 20 years.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon.  The remains will be taken from the late residence of the deceased at 12 m., to the A. M. E. church, where services will be held.  Funeral train will leave foot of Fourteenth Street at 2:45 p.m. for Villa Ridge cemetery.
 
Monday, 13 Mar 1905:
FUNERAL NOTICE

Died—William A. Redman, Monday, March 13, 1905.  Aged 38 years.  Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from St. Patrick’s Church at 1:30 p.m.  Train will leave foot of Eighth Street at 2:45 for Villa Ridge cemetery.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.
 
DEATH CLAIMS WILLIAM A. REDMAN
Young Man Stricken Down in Prime of Life by Disease.
END CAME EARLY THIS MORNING.
After Two Years of Suffering—Trips to Other Climates Failed to Stay Progress of Disease—Funeral Tomorrow.

Death relieved the suffering of Mr. William A. Redman this morning.  He passed away at 12:45 a.m. at the home of his mother, Mrs. Ellen Redman, No. 602 Walnut Street.

Mr. Redman had been in poor health for nearly two years and had been unable to attend to his business duties.  His death was the result of tuberculosis.

About a year ago Mr. Redman went to St. Louis to consult a specialist, and as a result underwent an operation.  It was of little benefit and the deceased grew no better.

Since then Mr. Redman has taken several trips for the benefit of his health.  He spent some time in Atlanta, Ga.  Last July he went to Montrose, Colo., to visit his sister, returning in October.

He returned to Montrose a month later, and was brought home last January, and had been confined to his home since, his health gradually growing worse.

He began to sink last evening about 6 o’clock and died at 12:45 this morning.

The deceased was one of Cairo’s most successful young businessmen.  He was born and reared in Cairo and was very well known here, having a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who will be grieved to learn of his death.

Mr. Redman was a partner in the Redman-Magee Milling Company, one of Cairo’s most prosperous concerns.  He was also largely interested in real estate and owned considerable property in this city.

He was 38 years of age last January.  He is what is termed a self-made man and took a keen interest in the welfare of the city as well as  his own personal business.  He was a young man of sterling character and a member of St. Patrick’s Church.

Besides his mother, Mrs. Ellen Redman, the deceased is survived by his sisters, Mrs. Belle Nye, of Montrose, Colo., Mrs. Sullivan, of Topeka, Kan., Mrs. Arnold Lippitt, Mrs. B. McManus, Jr., and Misses Honora, Lida and Kate Redman, of this city, besides his brothers, Messrs. Samuel Redman of West Virginia, Frank P. Redman, of Jackson, Miss., Bert, Phillip, and Ned Redman, of Cairo.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.  The remains will leave the house at  1:30 p.m. for St. Patrick’s Church, where the service will be held, conducted by Father James Downey.

The remains will be taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.

(Arnold Lippitt married Georgina Redman on 11 Nov 1872, in Alexander Co., Ill.
 
Mr. Ned Redman arrived from Chicago this afternoon, where he has been attending Northwestern University, to attend the funeral of his brother, Mr. William Redman.
 
Tuesday, 14 Mar 1905:
Funeral of William Redman—The funeral of Mr. William Redman was held this afternoon at St. Patrick’s Church, conducted by Father James Downey.  The funeral was largely attended by the friends of the deceased.  The floral offerings were very profuse and beautiful.  The pallbearer were Mr. J. D. Ladd, Hon. Reed Green, Alderman W. P. June, Mr. James Galligan, Mr. Edward Pink, Capt. W. P. Greaney, Mr. M. C. Metzger, Mr. P. J. Purcell, Mr. Walter Eichoff and Mr. James Gillespie.  The remains were taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.
 
DEATH OF THEODORE STEYER
Pioneer Citizen of Golconda Passes Away at the Age of 78 Years.

Capt. Theodore Steyer, one of the most prominent men of southern Illinois, died at his home in Golconda, Ill., Friday night.

Capt. Steyer was born in Germany and was seventy-eight years of age.  He belonged to a fine family and his brother was at the head of postal affairs of the German empire for a number of years.  He came to America in 1848 and settled in Golconda, where he had lived ever since.  He was county school superintendent of Pope County for several years and was mayor of Golconda for eight years.  He never held a state office but was a prominent Republican and was frequently a delegate to state and national conventions.  He was appointed by Gov. Fifer on the Illinois and Ohio River commission in 1888 and served four years.

He had owned the wharfboat at Golconda for the past twenty-five years and was prominent in river circles.  He was a licensed steamboat captain and was also captain of the Home Guards of Pope County, in the Northern army during the Civil War.  He had extensive milling interests and was wealthy.  He was public spirited and was one of the most valued citizens of his state and county.

Capt. Steyer was married in Golconda in 1850 to Miss Sim, who belonged to a Scotch family.  She died four years ago.  Four children survive:  Mrs. Emma Fountain, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. J. C. Treheren of Memphis, and Charles Steyer of Texas.

Capt. Steyer was remarkably well preserved for his age and was keenly interested in public affairs and current events until the time of his death.  He was perfectly vigorous until his late illness.  He was genial and friendly and was universally beloved.

He was a Mason and was a member of the grand lodge of Masons of Illinois.  He was also a member of Paducah lodge of Elks, No. 217.  The funeral took place at Golconda Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock.

(Theodore Alexander Steyer married Ellen Sim on 14 Apr 1851, in Pope Co., Ill.  John C. Treherne married Mamie Steyer on 31 Oct 1889, in Pope Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Albert Miller and wife of Cairo, John Horner and John Kelley, of Anna, Samuel Huston and wife, John Davault and family and Mr. Corzine, of Balcom attended the funeral of Charles Horner, Sunday.  Also several others from Anna and Balcom whose names we did not learn. (Wetaug)
 
Rev. E. H. Kitch returned to his home at Desoto Monday.  He has lost two sons by death in the last month, one from consumption in New Mexico and the other from an accident while performing his duties as railroad switchman at East St. Louis.  (Wetaug)

(E. H. Kitch married Rachel R. Gregory on 2 May 1861, in Montgomery Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
A very deplorable accident occurred here Friday.  Charlie Horner, a lad about fifteen years of age, came in from school and took his gun and went out to hunt rabbits.  He had killed a couple and only had one shell left, that was in his gun.  His dog started after a rabbit and he started to climb on a log to see to shoot better when it is supposed he slipped and in falling struck the hammer of the gun against the log.  The load was discharged in close proximity to his dead, tearing the whole right side of his head away and scattering his brain all about.  Death was instantaneous.  His dog came in about dark and his mother secured a searching party and the body was found about 8 o’clock p.m. and carried home.  His father, Daniel Horner, a conductor on the Cotton Belt, was summoned and Sunday the remains were interred at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, the Rev. Kitch of Desoto, Ill., conducting the obsequies, which were largely attended.  The parents have the sympathy of everyone in their trouble.

(Daniel Horner married Hettie Lentz on 1 Oct 1889, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Wetaug reads:  Charley H. Horner Born Oct. 3, 1899 Died March 10, 1905.  At Rest—Darrel Dexter)
 
Acquainted with the Parties—Mr. W. E. Barren, who formerly lived in Appleton, Wis., is well acquainted with Mrs. Albert Kriess, mention of whom was made in The Citizen last evening has having observed the twenty-sixth birthday of her dead daughter as though she were still living.
 
Former Cairo Resident Dead—Mr. George Buckley, a former resident of this city, died early yesterday morning at his home in Chicago of dropsy.  A message to Cairo friends of the deceased bore the sad news.  Mr. Buckley was employed by the Illinois Central here and also held a position with the same company at Chicago.  He is survived by his wife and a son and daughter.  The deceased was 54 years of age.
 
Wednesday, 15 Mar 1905:
FIRST COLORED VOTER IS DEAD.

El Paso, Ill., March 15.—David Strother, of this place, the first colored man in the Untied States to vote and the first to sit on a jury, is dead.
 
Mr. Samuel Redman, of Chrystal Springs, Miss., was here to attend the funeral of his brother, the late William Redman, yesterday.
 
Thursday, 16 Mar 1905:
KILLED BY  ILLINOIS CENTRAL TRAIN
Edward Warden of Wickliffe Run Over Yesterday Morning.

Edward Warden, a prominent citizen of Wickliffe, Ky., and a nephew of Mrs. Anna Robertson of Sixth Street, this city, was run over and killed yesterday morning near Mayfield, Ky., by a southbound Illinois Central train.

Warden was employed by the Williamson-Kuny Lumber Company of Mound City and was in charge of a force of men cutting timber near Mayfield, when the deplorable accident occurred.

He spent the night Monday with the foreman on a small boat and was going to the tents where they were sleeping to awaken them.

In crossing the Illinois Central tracks he became confused on seeing two trains rapidly approaching from opposite directions and stepped from in front of the northbound train in the way of the southbound train.

He was run over and instantly killed, his body being horribly mangled.

The deceased was twenty-five years of age and was well known in this city.

The remains were taken to Wickliffe, where the funeral will be held tomorrow.
 
Judge G. F. Brown, received a telegram last Friday telling of the death of his brother, Laurence, who was express messenger on the Iron Mountain railway between St. Louis and Little Rock, Ark.  The death was caused by blood poisoning as a result of a small abrasion on his left hand in handling the express.
 
Died at Anna—Mr. M. Mullen, father of Mrs. Hileman, of this city, died at his home in Anna Tuesday night.  The deceased was one of the oldest residents of Union County.  Mrs. Hileman and daughter, Miss Myrtle, were at his bedside at the time of his death.

(James M. Hileman married Maggie Mullins on 27 Feb 1877, in Union Co., Ill.  His marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:  James A. Mullins 1830-1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mrs. Maude Shaffer, of Fullerton, Neb., who was called here by the death of her father, Mr. John Nance, has returned home.
 
Saturday, 18 Mar 1905:
OLD TIME CAIRO PHYSICIAN DEAD.
Dr. Horace Wardner Passed Away at His Home in La Porte, Ind., Friday.
BLOOD POISONING THE CAUSE
Sketch of One of the Leading Physicians and Citizens of Cairo and Southern Illinois

Dr. Horace Wardner died at his home in LaPorte, Ind., yesterday afternoon of blood poisoning, after a long period of ill health.  He contracted a disease of the thumbnail, caused by running a sliver into it fourteen years ago.

His death will be sincerely regretted by his large circle of friends in southern Illinois, where he was one of the leading spirits for many years in his demise another of Cairo’s coterie of old time physicians passes away.

Dr. Horace Wardner was 76 years old, having been born in Wyoming County, New York, on the 25th day of August 1829.

He was one of the early settlers of Cairo and during his residence here became quite famous and was recognized as one of the most prominent physicians in this end of the state.  While here he acquired large property interests and became quite wealthy.  He still owned a large number of city lots at the time of his death.

Dr. Wardner came to Cairo at the close of the Civil War in 1865 and remained here until 1878, when he was tendered the office of superintendent of the Southern Illinois Hospital for the Insane at Anna by Governor Cullom.

When the Civil War broke out, Dr. Wardner, who then was demonstrator of anatomy at the Chicago Medical College, enlisted as surgeon of the Twelfth Illinois Infantry.  In 1862 he was promoted to staff surgeon and assigned to duty as medical director in the Army of the Tennessee.  He remained with the army in the field until the latter part of that year, during that time participating in numerous important engagements and rendering service for which he received the highest commendation from his superior officers.

He was then assigned to the United States General Hospital at Mound City, Ill., and continued in charge there until the institution was discontinued in 1865.  He was then placed in charge of the medical department of the post at Cairo and which position he occupied until its close in 1866.  He was five years in the army and was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel, for his meritorious service.

Pleased with the mild climate of Southern Illinois, Dr. Wardner decided to locate here and upon his retirement from the army began to practice medicine.  His advancement here was rapid and he was greeted with a large and lucrative practice.  In the year 1867 he was instrumental in establishing St. Mary’s Infirmary.

He was later appointed as superintendent at the hospital at Anna and at the expiration of his term there removed to Chicago and became prominent in state medical circles.  A few years later he removed to La Porte, Ind., and resided there until his death.  Dr. Wardner was married in February 1858, to Miss Delia Louise Rockwood, of Canton, N. Y.  She was the daughter of Capt. Cephas Rockwood, a stepson of Governor Leland, of Vermont.  During her life she was a prominent worker in the Daughters of the Revolution and was also well known and highly respected here.

No children ever blessed the union of Dr. and Mrs. Wardner, although they raised and educated three young ladies, adopted children.

Dr. Wardner was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, a Knights Templar and a member of the Loyal Legion.

The deceased was quite prominent in politics during his stay in Cairo and southern Illinois and became a recognized power in Republican politics.
 
Prominent St. Louisan Dead—Mr. Smith Torrance received word today of the death of Mr. John O’Brien, head of the boiler works in that city.
 
Killed by Fast Mail—A lamentable accident occurred at the north mine Friday morning, in which C. G. Green an Illinois Central fireman, running between Centralia and Champaign, lost his life.  Mr. Green had accompanied his engine to the chute for coal and while the engine was being coaled, he, to avoid the cloud of dust, stepped from the cab of his engine to the main track, just as No. 5, the fast mail was passing.  The engine of No. 5 struck him with such force as to kill him instantly.  The fast mail was immediately stopped and the body picked up and brought to the depot, where it remained until the arrival of Coroner Gerould.  The home of the deceased was in Champaign, to which place the remains will be taken for burial under the direction of the Brotherhood of Firemen.  He was a married man and was the father of two children.—
Centralia Democrat
 
Monday, 20 Mar 1905:
Old Citizen Dead—Michael Schrott, one of the oldest citizens of this city, and perhaps the oldest, died at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Frank Fry, on upper Walnut Street Saturday night about 6 o’clock.  The deceased was 97 years of age and a native of Germany.  He came to this country when quite a young man.  He was always in apparent good health and his death was due to complications of diseases caused by advanced age.  His wife died several years ago.  The funeral as held this afternoon from St. Joseph’s Church.

(Frank W. Fry married Mary A. Goatey on 6 Jul 1891, in Alexander Co., Ill.  A marker in Calvary Cemetery in Olive Branch reads:  Michael Schott 1807-1905.  Grandfather.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Shooting Affray at Wickliffe—In a barber shop feud at Wickliffe, Ky., Saturday night, John Beard was killed and Tracy Lamar and L. Buckhalter, seriously injured.  The cause of the tragedy was the result of some trouble regarding Beard’s time.  Lamar is a timekeeper for the W. J. Olliver Construction Company, which is building a cut near Wickliffe, and Beard was a foreman of one of the gangs of workmen.  Beard declared that Lamar had shortened his time.  The shooting took place at French’s barbershop.  Lamar and Buckhalter had gone there to be shaved.  While they were awaiting their turn, Beard passed by and hardly had he reached it when Beard opened fire on him.  Lamar pulled his revolver in self-defense and several shots were exchanged.  Beard was shot through the stomach and died shortly after.  Buckhalter was also struck by one of the bullets and shot in the chin.  Lamar and Buckhalter are not thought to be fatally injured.  The affair caused much excitement in Wickliffe.  Lamar will doubtless be acquitted, as those in the barbershop at the time state that he shot in self-defense.

The remains of Mr. Beard were buried yesterday.  The coroner’s jury exonerated Lamar from all blame.  Beard was a single man about 35 years of age and has relatives in West Virginia.
 
Tuesday, 21 Mar 1905:
Died After Long Illness—Mrs. Charles Cassel passed away at 12:40 o’clock this morning at her home on Twenty-second Street, after a prolonged illness of consumption.

The deceased was the former Miss Marie Weise, of this city, is survived by her husband and three young daughters, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Weise, of Chicago, and two brothers, Louis and Richard Weise and three sisters Misses Clara and Theresa Weise, of Chicago, and Mrs. J. J. Ryan, of St. Louis.

The deceased was 28 years old and was a graduate of the Cairo High School, having graduated with the Class of 1894.
 
Lost Their Infant Child—The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Barth, of 1510 Cedar Street, died at 11 o’clock this morning.  The little fellow was a month old.
 
Wednesday, 22 Mar 1905:
Funeral of Mrs. Cassell—The funeral of Mrs. Charles Cassell was held this afternoon at the family residence on West Twenty-second Street.  Services were conducted by Rev. J. T. M. Knox, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Edwards were called to Goseville, Johnson County, last Tuesday by the serious illness of their daughter, Fanny.  She died before they arrived.  The body was interred at Anna and Mrs. Edwards returned to Quincy, Ill., with her son, Roy, for a visit.  This is the second death in their family since last fall and was their only daughter.
 
Daniel Horner returned to Pine Bluff, Ark., Saturday.  He and his family wish to thank their neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness extended to them during their recent sad bereavement.  (Wetaug)
 
Mrs. Julia Hayden died at her home near Mound City last Friday.  She leaves three little children, the youngest one week old.  Pneumonia was the cause of her death.  Her death is deeply deplored by all who knew her.  She was highly respected and loved for her lovable character.  (Curry)

             (John Thomas Hayden married Julia Littlejohn on 27 Dec 1899, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Thursday, 23 Mar 1905:
SWITCH ENGINE RACED WITH DEATH
Engineer Carried Switchman to Bedside of Dying Child in Mad Run Through Yards
REACHED BEDSIDE BEFORE CHILD DIED
Engine Made Run From North Cairo to Sixth Street in Three Minutes.

Last night, about 10 o’clock, switch engine No. 65 of the Big Four Railroad, made a run with death and won.

A few days ago, little Mary I. Hynes, the twenty-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Emmet Hynes of No. 603 Jefferson Avenue, was severely scalded about the body and limbs.  Though a physician was called, nothing could be done to relieve the child’s sufferings.

Last night about 10 o’clock, Mr. Hynes, who is a switchman on the Big Four Railroad, and who was switching in the yards at North Cairo was notified that his little daughter was dying.

He told the circumstance to Engineer James Law and he took Hynes in the cab of Old 65 and began the race against death.

It was one of the most dangerous and fastest runs made on the Big Four for some time.

With an iron grip upon the throttle, his cap pulled tightly over this brow, the hot beads of perspiration standing out upon his face, his muscles set, and his veins swollen, he ran his engine through those yards to reach Hynes’ home before life in the little girl was extinct.

How that engine did sway as it sped through the yards.  From one side to the other it leaned and it seemed at times as though it would leap from the rails in its mad flight and the occupants would be dashed to death.

But the Eye that watches over all was with those men in the cab of that old engine and it reached Hynes’ home within three minutes after Mr. Hynes was notified of the child’s condition.

The father leaped from the cab of the coughing, wheezing engine when it came to a standstill and reached his little girl just in time to see her before her soul passed to the great beyond.

Mr. and Ms. Hynes moved to Cairo about a month ago from Texas and their friends in this city will unite in sympathizing with them in their hour of bereavement.

The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but will probably be held tomorrow.

 
SUDDEN DEATH OF CENTRAL OFFICIAL.

Allen Q. Pierce, traveling passenger agent for the Illinois Central Railroad, with headquarters at Memphis, died suddenly in that city last evening.  He was taken ill with congestion.  The deceased was formerly ticket agent at Vicksburg.  He was known to Central officials in Cairo.
 
IN MEMORIAL.

At a regular meeting of the board of directors of Central Building and Loan Association of Cairo, Illinois, held Wednesday evening, March 22, 1905, the following resolution was adopted:

Resolved, that it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from our midst and take to the life beyond, the soul of our beloved member, William Allen Redman.

Again the grim monster has invaded our ranks again we pause in the busy march of life to pay fitting tribute to the memory of one who held a warm place in the hearts of his friends.

William Allen Redman was born in Cairo, Illinois.  After long and patient suffering, watched over so faithfully by his devoted mother, sisters and brothers, he died on the morning of March 13th, 1905.  While we mourn the loss of a friend and add another to the “Memorial Roll” we should remember the stricken ones who have lost a loving son and noble brother and in this dark hour of sorrow, we tender assurance of our heartfelt sympathy.

We set apart a page of our record sacred to the memory of William Allen Redman and tender duly attested copy of these resolutions to his family.
C. A. Carey
J. B. McGee
A. J. Reed
A. T. DeBaun
F. W. Nordman
W. P. June
M. C. Metzger


BURNED TO DEATH AT CLANK
Blacksmith Known as “Happy Jack” Rolled into Fire While Drunk.

Thebes, Ill., March 24.—A blacksmith at Clank got on a drunk Wednesday night and laid down beside some old railroad ties that were burning near Clank.  In his stupor he rolled into the fire and was burned to death.  His remains were found by some boys in the morning early.  He was known as “Happy Jack”.  The coroner was notified and the inquest was held yesterday.

(The 25 Mar 1905, issue identifies him as Jack Orell.—Darrel Dexter)
 
ANOTHER CASE OF WRONG MR. WRIGHT.

J. M. Ezell, Telegraph Operator, Not the Man Wanted at Allenville, Pa., for Murder.
RIGHT EZELL IS AN EX-PADUCAH POLICEMAN
And Will Be Hanged at Allenville—Operator Ezell Visited Cairo Friends Sunday.

The Cairo friends of Mr. J. M. Ezell, who was employed in the office of the Western Union Telegraph office here about two years ago, as operator, will be pleased to know that he is not the Ezell that is sentenced to be hanged at Allenville, Pa., for murder.  It is another case of the “Wrong Mr. Wright.”

Mr. Ezell, the operator, visited here Sunday.  When he entered the office of the Western Union Telegraph Company to see his old friends, he was much surprised to be greeted with the words: 

“Well, by Jove!  I thought your neck was broken by this time.”  Mr. Ezell had heard nothing of the affair before, and was greatly surprised that he had been charged with murder by the Cairo papers.  He seemed little concerned over the matter, however, and when told he had better have the matter straightened out, he replied that he was “not bothered” as long as his neck was fastened on tightly.
Mr. Ezell went to Chicago from here.

The Ezell that will be hanged at Allenville, Pa., is said to be an ex-Paducah policeman, and the operator Ezell said that he knew him well.
 
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH AT DELTA

A tragic accident occurred at Delta last week.  One of Mr. Sam Palmer’s little four-year-old twin boys was burned to death.  The little fellow was playing with a bonfire and his clothing caught fire.  He ran and his screams attracted this mother who ran after him.  Before she could reach him he fell into a ditch and when she had caught up with him he had sustained burns from which he died.  His twin brother was sick at the time and his mother was occupied with him when the accident happened.
 
Saturday, 25 Mar 1905:
Was An Inmate of County Farm

“Happy Jack” whose death from burning was mentioned in The Citizen, was until very recently an inmate of the county farm.  He spent several months with Superintendent Childers.  He was about 50 years old and was an expert machinist and had once been a railroad engineer.  His name was Jack Orell.  He has a son at Murphysboro.
 
Old Resident of Ullin Dead—Gus Thompson, an old resident of Ullin, died Thursday of paralysis, with which he has been afflicted for a year.  He was born in Ullin and served as justice of the peace for a quarter of a century.
 
Veteran of Civil War Dead—Thomas N. Trovillion, a resident of Pope County, and an intimate friend of Mrs. Phil Preetorius, of Center Street, passed away Tuesday at his home near Golconda, of pneumonia.  The deceased was one of the best known and most popular men in his county, and though quiet and undemonstrative, exerted a widespread influence for good.  He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in Company F, Twenty-ninth Illinois Infantry, the same in which Mr. John F. Rector, of this city, served.  He was shot through the breast and shoulder at Shiloh and so seriously wounded that he was thought to be dead and was left on the field all day.  He recovered, however, and grew to be hale and hearty, until conquered by the fatal malady.
 
Tuesday, 28 Mar 1905:
Died at Pottsville, Ill.—Died at her home in Pottsville, Ill., Thursday, March 23, Mrs. Mary E. Bailey, age 36 years.  Burial was made in McClure Cemetery Saturday, March 25.  The deceased was a good woman and was loved by all who knew her.  She leaves a husband, five children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.

(John M. Bailey married Mary E. Trexler on 27 Dec 1891, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
The remains of John Morgan, who died at St. Mary’s Infirmary, were shipped to Fulton, Ky., today, where his family resides.  He was formerly employed by the McKnight-Keaton Grocery Company.
 
Thursday, 30 Mar 1905:
Mrs. Tripp Dead.—Mrs. Catherine Tripp, wife of Mr. George M. Tripp, of 224 Twenty-ninth Street, died today at St. Mary’s Infirmary after a long illness of cancer.  She is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughters.  The funeral arrangements have not been arranged.  The surviving members of the family have the sympathy of their many friends during their bereavement.

(George M. Tripp married Catharine Lipe on 10 Jul 1881, in Jackson Co., Ill.  Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery reads:  Catherine Adelaide wife of George M. Tripp Born Aug. 19, 1852 Died March 30, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Capt. Joseph Oscar Blouin, who has been actively engaged as a river pilot for over fifty years, died last night at New Orleans.  He was born in St. James in 1829.  From 1853 to 1899 he served as a pilot on some of the largest and best-known boats on the lower Mississippi.  He retired six years ago.
 
Funeral Notice.

Died, at the family residence near Mounds, Wednesday evening, March 29, Carl Joseph, third son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Kusener, age nine years and five months.  Funeral will be held Friday afternoon about 2 or 3 o’clock at Villa Ridge cemetery.  Friends of the family are invited.
 
Friday, 31 Mar 1905:
Funeral Notice.

Died—Mrs. Catherine Adelaid Tripp, aged 57 years, 7 months.  Beloved wife of George M. Tripp.  Funeral services will be held at family residence No. 224 Twenty-ninth Street Saturday, April 1.  Train leaving foot of Eighteenth Street at 2:__ o’clock.  Interment at Villa Ridge cemetery.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.

 

Saturday, 1 Apr 1905:
DEATH OF OLD CAIRO CITIZEN
Andrew Reed Passed Away Last Night About 10:30 O’clock of Consumption.

Mr. Andrew Reed, of 332 Twenty-eighth Street, one of Cairo’s oldest and highly respected citizens, died last night about 10:30 o’clock at his home after an illness of several months of consumption.

The deceased was 58 years of age and had resided in this city ever since the close of the Civil War and was an old soldier.  He was custodian at the Customhouse a number of years ago.

The deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters and two sons.  The daughters are Mrs. Martin, of Mound City, Ill., Mrs. Ethel Durham and Miss Geraldine Reed.  The sons are Andrew Reed, Jr., and Enoch Reed.

Mr. Reed had been in poor health for about a year, but had been confined to his bed for only a few months.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the house conducted by Rev. Charles Armstrong of the Lutheran church. The remains will be taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment.
 
Funeral Largely Attended—The funeral of little Carl Kusener was largely attended at Villa Ridge yesterday afternoon.  Quite a number of Cairo people went up to the cemetery.
 
Monday, 3 Apr 1905:
FIFTY BURIED IN LEITER’S MINE
Gas Explosion at Zeigler This Morning Entombs Miners.
FLAMES PREVENT ALL RESCUE WORK
Only Three Get Out Alive of the Men Lowered into the Shaft this Morning.

Zeigler, Ill., April 3.—A gas explosion occurred at Leiter’s mine this morning just after the men were lowered into the mine.  At least fifty men are entombed and little hope is entertained that any are alive.  The force of the explosion threw timbers, railroad rails and debris two hundred feet into the air.  The earth for rods around was cracked and smoke and flames rushed up the shaft.  Only one man, who climbed up the air shaft escaped.  The crowd is unable to reach the mouth of the mine on account of the intense heat.

About noon two men were rescued through the airshaft.  They were helpless and horribly burned.  but were still alive.  It is not believed they can survive.  All attempts to rescue the rest have been fruitless because of the flames from the burning mine.  The exact number of men in the mines is unknown.  The checkman says between fifty and sixty entered this morning.  It is not believed that any can be rescued alive.
 
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our kind friends who aided and sympathized with us in the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother.
George F. Tripp and Children.
 
Funeral of Mr. Reed—Rev. Charles Armstrong was unable to officiate at the funeral of the late Andrew Reed yesterday and Robert A. Sickles officiated in his stead.  A short service was held at the house and the principal address was made at the grave.  The funeral was largely attended.  The remains were interred in the National Cemetery at Mound City, the deceased being an old soldier.

             (Andrew Reed died 31 Mar 1905, and was a private in the U. S. Army.  He is buried in section F grave 4681B at Mound City National Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Tuesday, 4 Apr 1905:
FIFTEEN BODIES WERE RECOVERED
And 25 More Are Believed to Remain in Mine at Zeigler.
TWO OF RESCUING PARTY SUCCUMBED
State Mine Inspector Will Atkinson and John Graham Leaders of Rescuing Party Inhaled Flames and Died Today.

DuQuoin, April 4.—Will Atkinson of Murphysboro, state mine inspector, and John Graham, died early this morning.  They inhaled the flames while leading the rescuing party into the Leiter mines to rescue the victims of the explosion.

Ziegler Ill., April  4.—Fifteen bodies, victims of the explosion, have been recovered.  It is believed that 25 or more remain in the underground workings of the mine.  The rescue parties, which were driven back by the flames, were revived with difficulty.
 
Died, April 1st, 1905, Mrs. W. C. Davis, whose illness was of months’ duration.  Deceased had been a member of the Methodist Church for the last twenty-five years.

She leaves a husband, two brothers, seven children, and a host of friends to mourn her loss.  Her maiden name was Maytie Standard and she was born near Mt. Pleasant in Union County, Illinois, nearly forty-two years ago.  Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. James, interment at the Hazelwood Cemetery April 2nd.

A singular incident with the funeral of Mrs. Davis was the tolling of the bell, being the first day the bell was ever used since being hung, the old bell having been cracked about six weeks ago while being tolled at the funeral of Mrs. Putnam, who was Mrs. Davis’ mother.

(H. F. Putnam married Barzillah J. Standard on 27 May 1880, in Union Co., Ill.  One marker in Hazlewood Cemetery reads:  Mary A. Davis Born May 3, 1863 Died April 1, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)


 
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ezell died yesterday afternoon a short time after birth.  The remains will be taken to Paducah for interment.  Mr. and Mrs. Ezell reside at Third and Washington.  Mr. Ezell is on the Bulletin’s force.  They have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
 
Thursday, 6 Apr 1905:
Negro Committed Suicide.—The negro whom Chief Price was asked to keep an eye open for is said to have committed suicide.  The News-Democrat of Paducah says:  “Charles Hutchinson, alias Jim Ray, alias Charles Brown, the desperado who shot Patrolman Eaker at Fulton, and who gave the Paducah police a lively chase after he had made his escape, committed suicide at Gravel Switch.  The negro was so closely pressed by Paducah and Gilbertsville police that he turned his pistol on himself.  He died instantly.
 
Funeral Held—The funeral of Kenneth Lee Culver, the five-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Culver, was held last evening at 8 o’clock at the residence of Mr. Newt Young on Thirty-fourth Street.  Interment was made today at Wickliffe, Ky.  Mr. Culver is a passenger conductor on the big Four Railroad.  The service was conducted by Rev. A. S. J. Baldridge.

Friday, 7 Apr 1905:
SAY ZEIGLER MINE WAS BLOWN UP
Coroner’s Jury to Determine Cause of Death of Fifty Miners Returns This Verdict
REPORTED MINE IN SAFE CONDITION
Verdict Very Unpopular with Union Miners Who Say Powder Explosion Could not Have Deadly Effect.

DuQuoin Call:  With nearly every dead body recovered from the ill-fated Zeigler mine, the authorities there have diverted their attention from this and are endeavoring to ascertain the nature of the explosion, which snuffed out the lives of nearly 50 men.  The theories advanced are many and various, the chief ones being gas and powder.

The theory that the explosion of the powder magazine was the source of the horrible disaster, was slightly rumored until the three members of the relief party were asphyxiated by the gases.  The coroner’s jury yesterday rendered a verdict, the text of which is as follows:

“We, the undersigned jurors, impaneled to inquire into the cause of the death of William Atkinson, John Graham and John Lindsay and others hereby find that the said William Atkinson, John Graham and John Lindsay came to their death in the Ziegler Coal Company’s mine at Ziegler Franklin County, Illinois, on the 3rd day of April 1905, by being overcome by afterdamp caused by a powder explosion in said mine on the morning of April 3, 1905, and we believe that said explosion was caused by parties unknown.

“And we further find that Joseph Geisler, William Baxter, Everett Jones, Rolla Campbell, Robert Davis, Jerry O. Woods, Gustave Brumlick, Charles Robinson, Robert Hare, Harry Withrow, and thirty others whose names are to us unknown, came to their deaths in said mine on the 3rd day of April, 1905, as a result of the aforesaid explosion.

“And we further believe that said mine was in good and safe condition for working purposes, as far as gas was concerned, on April 3, 1905.”

The verdict is a most unpopular one among the union miners who assert that an explosion of powder could not possess the deadly effect similar to that of the Zeigler disaster.

Five more bodies were brought to the surface last night and the total number of dead now reaches 48.  The checkman, it is reported, insists that 60 men were lowered in the mine on the morning of the 3rd.  Joseph Leiter, in an interview this morning, expressed his belief that at least a dozen more bodies are in the mine.

The Benton Independent is authority for the following:

“A report is current in Ziegler, to the effect that two men were seen scaling the stockade around the mine Sunday night shortly before midnight and one witness so testified before the coroner’s jury, whose verdict is awaited with intense anxiety.”
 
TELLS HOW NEGRO COMMITTED SUICIDE
Fell with Two Bullets and Seventeen Buckshot in His Body
JURY SAID HE DIED FROM HIS OWN HAND
But Posse Shot Him Just Before That and Suicide Story Sounds Fishy.

Paducah News-Democrat:  The most complete and successful suicide in the history of the world was that of Henry Charles Hutchinson, the negro desperado, who, being close pressed by police officers, fired two shots from a pistol into his own head and fell dead with 17 buckshot in his head and several others in his body.

It is positively known that the negro did commit suicide, for a coroner and his jury in a legal verdict have solemnly so affirmed.

Hutchinson passed Gilbertsville Wednesday morning and crossed the bridge over the Tennessee River.  Marshal Lee Wickers spied him and summoning Tom Knight, G. C. Owens, and J. U. Tichnor, started after the negro.  Hutchinson gained the opposite side of the river.  Near Gravel Switch there were two long lines of freight cars standing on the Illinois Central tracks.  The pursuers separated.  Wicker and Knight going down one track, while Owens and Tichenor searched the line of cars.  After going a short distance Wickers and Knight saw the negro, who was talking to a negro tramp.  They ordered Hutchinson to throw up his hands.  Instead of obeying, he drew a Colt’s pistol .  Hutchinson is said to have half run, half staggered a few yards and then shot himself in the back of the head.  He fell and when Messrs. Wickers and Knight got to him he was dead.

The entire back of his head was blown off, seventeen buckshot having entered the skull and other bullets had perforated his body, between the waist and neck.
 
The 11-year old son of _____ __lette, of Ullin, Ill., died the _____ at the residence of Mr. W____ on Thirty-fourth Street of ___tism of the heart.
 
Saturday, 8 Apr 1905:
Granted a New Trial.—Judge Butler granted a new trial in the Elder murder case, in the Union County circuit court.  Elder is a negro who killed a white man.  Some fellows tried to run him out of Cobden and he would not be run out and killed one of them in a fight.  The jury, in reaching their verdict of 27 years in the penitentiary, averaged up the time that the various jurymen thought that he ought to serve.  This peculiar way of reaching a verdict is not in accordance with law.
 
Monday, 10 Apr 1905:
PAUPERS ARE GIVEN A DECENT BURIAL.
County Board Authorized Services to Be Held Over the Dead.

The county board has authorized holding services over the dead paupers at the county farm, and the first funeral was that of a colored man known as “Hominy” Ransom, who died of lockjaw.  Chairman J. J. Jennelle of the county board, requested Rev. Kilgore of Klondyke, to conduct the funeral.  Hereafter a minister will be secured to conduct each funeral and the county will stand the expenses.
 
Life Imprisonment for Woman.—Mrs. Mary Brockwell, the Paducah woman who murdered her three children, was convicted and sentenced to serve a term of life imprisonment in the penitentiary.
 
Tuesday, 11 Apr 1905:
ARRESTED FOR CRIME COMMITTED IN 1880
Jim Holloway
, A Negro, Must Answer for Killing Andrew Bradford 25 Years Ago.
HAS LIVED NEAR PADUCAH 15 YEARS.
Paducah Detectives Given a “Tip” and Arrested Negro Yesterday, Who Is Now 57 Years Old.

Paducah Ky., April 11.—Jim Holloway, a negro wanted on a charge of murder, alleged to have been committed twenty-five years ago, was arrested by Detective Will Baker, yesterday.
Holloway shot and killed Andrew Bradford, a negro, in Christian County, a few miles from Hopkinsville, in 1880.  According to his own statement, he was paid a quart of whisky by a white man to kill Bradford.

Chief James Collins received a tip several days ago that three was a negro in Paducah wanted in Christian County for murder committed many years ago.  The detectives were put to work on the case with the result that James Holloway, 57 years old, was arrested at his home at Epperson, four miles from the city.  The old negro was brought to the police station and did not deny the charge.  He was placed in a separate cell at the city prison.  The old darkey’s story as told by himself is as follows:

“I was raised in Christian County a few miles from Hopkinsville and knew many white people, among them Mr. George Cox and a Mr. Lepstein.

“There was a mean negro named Andrew Bradford, who lived in our neighborhood and he cursed and he cured and abused Mr. Cox and Mr. Lepstein.

“They got mad and Mr. Cox buys a quart of whisky, while the negroes were having a dance in a barn.  He takes two drinks and told me to drink the balance.

“I drank most of it and then he tells me to kill Andrew Bradford.  I started to do it and as I pulls my pistol out of my pants pocket, it went off accidentally and the bullet hit Andrew in the left side.

“He died instantly and I left the county.  First I went to Birmingham and stayed ten years.  Then I came to Paducah and have been in or near the city of fifteen years.”

The old darky seems not to be worried about being arrested, but says that the killing was preyed on his mind all these years.

Deputy Sheriff Clark of Christian County will take the prisoner to Hopkinsville to stand trial for the alleged crime of a quarter of a century ago.

Holloway was never heard of by the Christian County officers from the day of the murder until he was arrested in Paducah.
 
Conductor Bencini Dead—Conductor Benceni of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad died at Mineral Springs, Texas, last Wednesday, where he has been for some time for the benefit of his health.  He will be buried at Murphysboro tomorrow.  He is a brother-in-law of Mrs. W. E. Edmunds, of 320 Third Street.

 
Wednesday 12 Apr 1905:
THREE MORE BODIES RECOVERED

DuQuoin, Ill., April 12.—A report from Zeigler states that three more bodies have been recovered from the Leiter mine, bringing the total number of dead to forty-six.  The work of placing the mine in a condition to be operated is being rushed.

A movement has been started to subscribe a handsome sum of money to be donated to the widow and children of William T. Atkinson, of Murphysboro, the mine examiner, who was asphyxiated while attempting to recover the dead bodies at Zeigler.
 
Painter Dagley Dead.—Edward Dagley, died at 7:30 last evening of tuberculosis, at St. Mary’s Hospital.  He was a member of the brotherhood of painters and decorators union, No. 219, which will have charge of the remains.  He will be buried tomorrow afternoon at Beech Grove Cemetery.  His wife who was a Miss Mahoffy, died some three month ago.
 
Thursday, 13 Apr 1905:
CAIRO MAN DIES OF DELIRIUM TREMENS

Evansville, April 13.—Daniel G. Fowler, of Cairo, Ill., died of delirium tremens in a police cell this morning.  He came to locate his sister and found her.  He celebrated with a spree which ended in his death.
 
Friday, 14 Apr 1905:
BODY RECOVERED IN THE RIVER
Remains of Will Ware, Who Fell off Lumber Barge Found Today.

The remains of Will Ware, the colored man who was drowned off a lumber barge some days ago, were recovered at the incline this morning and Coroner McManus held an inquest over them this afternoon.

Ware lived on Thirty-third Street and was employed as a teamster at various times for the Cairo City Coal Company. The Three States Buggy Company the Redman’s Brothers and others.  He was a first-class colored man.
 
NEGRO ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH CRIME
Admits He Had Trouble with Parr, But Denies That He Killed Him
“WILL BUILD SCAFFOLD WITH MY OWN HANDS,”
Said the Negro if Any Man Can Find Him Guilty.—Tells Conflicting Stories.

“Yes, sah, boss, I build de scaffold with my own hands, tie de rope and hang myself, if iny man can sweah that I done the killing of Mr. Pah.”

This is the rather broad statement made by a negro, who was arrested by Officer Wilson this morning, charged with the assassination of William Parr, the night bartender at the Kentucky House.
The homicide occurred about 3 o’clock this morning at the Kentucky House at No. 406 Ohio Street.
The assassin, it is said, slipped into the saloon through the front door, and wasting no time shot Parr, who was asleep, in the head.  The bullet taking effect between the eyes and killing the victim instantly.
There was an old river man in the saloon at the time named James Carter.  He said that the crime was committed so quickly and without warning, that he did not get a very good look at the assassin, but from all appearances he thinks Williams is the guilty party.

Parr had been employed in a number of Cairo saloons and had been working at the Kentucky House for only a short time.  He was a young man about 33 years old and resided with his wife and child in the Alba Block at Eighteenth and Commercial.

The negro arrested gave the name of Charlie Williams.  He admitted that he had worked around the Kentucky House and that he had had trouble with Parr.  It is said that Parr and the negro had several little tiffs and that he had ordered the negro out of the saloon.  The negro it is said returned and picked a quarrel with Parr who struck him with a glass.  The negro went out of the place and was not seen after that, but threatened to “get even.”  It is thought by the police that Williams is the man.  They are strongly led to believe that they are right because of the fact that Williams acknowledged having had trouble with Parr, and from the conflicting stories that he told.

When cross-examined, the negro Williams told the following story which we translate into English.

“My name is Charlie Williams.  My home was formerly at Pittsburg, Pa.  My age is 21 years.  I have been steam boating for 11 years and have done nothing else.  I left Pittsburg when I was 4 years old.  Since I left Pittsburg I have been living at most any place.  I worked for awhile in St. Louis and was later arrested, charged with vagrancy.  I worked in Murphysboro for about four months.  I helped to build the Cairo-Paducah railroad.  I have been working at the Kentucky House for a short time.  I had a quarrel with Mr. Parr.  He struck me with a heavy glass.  I did not kill Parr.  If any man can look me in the face and tell me that I killed Parr, I will build a scaffold with my own hands and tie the rope around my neck and be hanged if you white folks buy the lumber, hatchet and nails.”

The prisoner talked in this manner at some length and the more he said, the more certain were the police that they had the guilty party.

It will be noticed that Williams said he had worked at steam boating for eleven years and had done nothing else, yet he said he had worked in St. Louis, Murphysboro, and had helped build the Cairo-Paducah railroad.

The corner’s inquest was held this afternoon at the courthouse.

The witnesses were a Mr. Carter, who was in the saloon at the time of the shooting, A. B. Douglas, the proprietor of the Kentucky House, Ed Maley, a man named Cooper, a man named Tom Wood, Officer Wilson, and John Rector, Jr.  The latter was with the officers when he made the arrest.
Carter, Douglas, Cooper and Wood said that they had not seen Williams, the negro arrested charged with the crime, at all last night.  All of them however, knew that Williams had had some trouble with William Parr, the deceased bartender, and that the negro had left the place swearing that he would get revenge.

Officer Wilson arrested Williams at the Big Four sand house, near the Big Four round house about 6:30 o’clock this morning.

In company with the officer and Mr. Rector, the negro was taken up the levee.  When the three reached Maley’s restaurant, the negro made a break for a door and ran through the restaurant in an attempt to escape.  Officer Wilson went after him and Williams on reaching the rear door ran out onto a porch and jumped to the ground.  The officer shouted to him to stop and when he did not obey, Wilson fired several shots at him, two of which entered Williams’ leg, one near the heel and the other near the hip.

The negro ran up Halliday Avenue and entered the Kentucky House through a rear door and hid in a room upstairs where the officers found him later and took him to jail.

It was one of the most daring attempts on the part of a prisoner to escape known in police circles.

The coroner’s jury was composed of Bob Moore, Martin O’Donnohue, Alfred Brown, Richard Fitzgerald, Sr., Frank Lonergan, and Richard Gannon.

The case went to the jury about 4 o’clock.

Williams told a pretty straight story on the stand and it is hard to determine whether or not he is guilty of the crime.

The jury exonerated Williams of the crime.
 
Found Dead—A man was found dead in the cottonwoods today.  The coroner’s inquest has not yet been held.
 
Saturday, 15 Apr 1905:
Death of John Grear—John Grear, one of Union County’s oldest resident, passed away last Wednesday at the ripe age of 81 years.  He was born in Jonesboro and lived there during his entire lifetime.  He served as mayor of Jonesboro for several terms.  He was the father of the late Harry Grear, of Cairo.

(His marker in Jonesboro Cemetery reads:  John Grear Born March 2, 1824 Died April 13, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Monday, 17 Apr 1905:
INTRUDER WAS FATALLY SHOT.

Murphysboro, Ill., April 17.—Georgiana Galloway, a negress, shot to death shortly after midnight Saturday night, Henry Bowman, who persisted in entering her room.  Bowman was shot with a 22 caliber revolver and died in the yard about a hundred feet from the house. The Galloway woman was placed in jail.
 
Tuesday, 18 Apr 1905:
Old Resident Dead.—Ge___ Zella, one of Cairo’s oldest citizens, aged 75 years, died at his home last night at No. 2410 Park Avenue.  The deceased had suffered from catarrh of the stomach.  He is survived by his wife, three sons and a daughter.  He was a member of the Casino Society.  Funeral arrangements have not been perfected.
 
Death of Mr. L. Redden.—Mr. L. Redden of Villa Ridge, died at his home there this morning, after a long illness.  He was confined to the infirmary in Cairo for a long time.
 
Mrs. N. G. Price, a sister to the late Matt Roach, died after a brief illness last Wednesday.  She resided on the old homestead, seven miles south of town (Wetaug).

             (Nicholas B. Price married Mary F. Roach on 18 Feb 1868, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. M. Ulrich’s died Saturday.  (Wetaug)

(Michael Ulrich married Mary Agner on 8 Mar 1886, in Jasper Co., Ill.  Her marker in St. Joseph’s Cemetery at Wetaug reads:  Mary Clara Dau. of Michel Ulrich and wife Born March 22, 1905 Died April 15, 1905.  Gone to a better land.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Thursday, 20 Apr 1905:
Killed at Humboldt, Tenn.—Flagman James Russell, of the Illinois Central railroad, well known in this city, was killed at Humboldt, Tenn., yesterday.  Russell was making a coupling between two cars when the engine suddenly backed into one of them catching Russell between the cars and crushing him to death.
 
WILLIAMS’ CASE DISMISSED.
Negro Arrested by Officer Wilson Suspected of Murder Released.

Charlie Williams, the negro arrested by Officer Wilson, charged with the murder of bartender William Parr, at the Kentucky House a few days ago, was released from custody this afternoon at the trial in Judge Robinson’s court.
 
Friday, 21 Apr 1905:
Mr. L. Redden, one of our (Villa Ridge’s) oldest and best esteemed citizens, died at his home Tuesday morning after a long illness.  He spent several months in the hospital in Cairo where he underwent an operation, which seemed to help him, as he was able to return home and walk about his premises for some time.  But later he relapsed and was unable to rally.  This funeral took place from his home near the Grange at 11 a.m. Wednesday, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which order he was a member and the interment was made at Beech Grove Cemetery.  Mr. Redden was born in Nova Scotia and came to Illinois just before the war.  He was a fine house carpenter, his specialty being finishing work, and was employed during the war at the navy yard at Mound City.  Later he worked at his trade in Cairo.  Shortly after the war he located at his present home.  He leaves a wife and four grown children, two girls and two boys to mourn his loss.

             (Lewis Redden married Margrett F. Castle on 9 Apr 1867, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Saturday, 22 Apr 1905:
TRIED TO STEAL RIDE ON TOP OF TRAIN
Will Simms, a Negro, Climbed Upon Roof of a Car of an Excursion Train This Morning.
AND WAS THROWN OFF MAY DIE FROM INJURIES
Could Not “Stick” When Train Whizzed Around a Curve at Cairo Junction—Removed to Hospital.

Will Simms, a negro, thinking himself too good to ride in the car with the rest of the excursionists, climbed upon the roof of one of the cars of the Memphis excursion train this morning, and as a result now lies in St. Mary’s Infirmary in a precarious condition.

Simms proved to be a poor clown for when the train whizzed around a curve at Cairo Junction, at full speed, he lost his balance and fell headfirst to the ground and sustained injuries which may result in his death.  He was removed to St. Mary’s Infirmary.

Simms is a young negro about 25 years old and lived in Winter’s Row at Sixteenth and Cedar streets.
 
Monday, 24 Apr 1905:
DEATH OF OLD CAIRO RESIDENT
Mrs. Frank Bemis Died This Morning About 10 o’clock at Her Home on Twenty-third Street.

Mrs. Frank Bemis, one of Cairo’s oldest residents, died suddenly this morning about 10 o’clock at her home, No. 820 Twenty-third Street, after an illness of several weeks, due to old age.

Mrs. Bemis was born in Hanover, Germany, 79 years ago and came to this country at an early age.  She has been a resident of Cairo for nearly fifty years.

The house in which she lived is the first house built in Cairo north of Twentieth Street, with the exception of the convent, which was destroyed by fire several months ago.

The deceased is survived by her husband, Mr. Frank Bemis, a policeman, at St. Mary’s Park, three sons, Messrs. Chris Bemis, of Cairo, Herman Bemis, of South Fork, Mo., and William Bemis, of Shreveport, La., and two daughters, Mrs. John Glade and Mrs. Bob Moore, of Cairo.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon with interment at Villa Ridge cemetery.

(John Glade married Kate Bemis on 12 Dec 1878, in Alexander Co., Ill. Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Fredareka Bemis1826-1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Death of Metropolis Citizen—Frank Corlis, Sr., died at his residence at Metropolis Tuesday afternoon after a long illness, aged 59 years, 5 months and 11 days.  He came to Metropolis forty years ago and has been a resident ever since.  He was one of our leading citizens and businessmen.  A wife and two children, Frank, Jr., and Mrs. Eva Stalcup, survive him.
 
Tuesday, 25 Apr 1905:
DEATH OF FORMER CAIRO LADY

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat today contained the following notice of the death of a former Cairo lady:

Huber—On Monday, April 24, at 7:15 a.m., Mrs. Martha M. Huber, widow of the late Joseph Huber and beloved mother of Mrs. Annie Renfrow (nee Huber) aged 58 years, 8 months and 17 days.

Funeral from family residence, 6706 Minnesota Avenue, on Wednesday, April 26, at 2 p.m. to Christian church, thence to St. Matthew’s Cemetery.  Friends invited to attend.
             (Joseph Huber married Melissa Osborne on 18 Dec 1870, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Lewis Lee Renfrow married Anna M. Huber on 22 Dec 1895, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 
Wednesday, 26 Apr 1905:
Died, Saturday, April 20, 1905, Mrs. W. T. Cullum, aged 56 years, 5 months, and 5 days.  Mrs. Cullum has been a sufferer from muscular rheumatism for six years and has been confined to her room and helpless from the time she was stricken.  She has been a lifelong Christian and was a member of the Methodist church.  She leaves a husband, 8 children and a host of friends to mourn her loss.  Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Earnhart at the Lutheran church, interment at St. John’s Cemetery. 

(William T. Cullum married Ellis A. Chancy on 26 Oct 1865, in Saline Co., Ill.  Her marker in St. John’s Cemetery near Mill Creek reads:  Ellis A. Cullum Born Nov. 23, 1848 Died April 22, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mrs. Metts died at her home in Ullin Saturday.  Interment at New Hope Sunday  The deceased was about 65 years old.
 
Harry Baggott was called to Anna Tuesday on account of the illness of his father.  (Ullin)
 
AGED POSTMASTER DIES OF HEART FAILURE
B. F. Gilbert of Blandville, Ky., Found Dead Yesterday Morning.

Wickliffe, Ky., April 26.—B. F. Gilbert, postmaster at Blandville, dropped dead in the post office yesterday morning.  His death was due to heart disease.

Mr. Gilbert had gone to the post office early.  James Harrison shortly found him lying dead on the floor.  The sprinkling can, with which he was putting water on the floor before sweeping, was overturned beside him.  He had been complaining for a few days, but had not been sick enough to be confined to his bed.

Mr. Gilbert was 74 years of age.  He was appointed postmaster during McKinley Administration and had held the position ever since.  He leaves several grown children.  Two of his sons, John Gilbert and Frank Gilbert, live in Paducah.
 
Thursday, 27 Apr 1905:

MILFORD WHITAKER KILLED BY TRAIN
Struck by Big Four Switch Engine While Returning Home to Beaver Ridge.
ACCIDENT OCCURRED EARLY THIS MORNING.
Body Was Run Over and Horribly Mangled—Ed Latham, Colored, Riding with Him, also Injured.

A serious accident occurred at 2:30 o’clock this morning at Fortieth and Sycamore streets, when Big Four switch engine No. 65, which was backing west with a box car in front of it, struck a carriage drawn by two mules, running over and killing Milford Whitaker, a white man, and seriously injuring Ed Latham, a colored man.

The engine was in charge of Engineer M. J. Barth and Fireman Henry Clark. They had been up in the milling district to deliver some eight or ten cars of lumber and on their way back picked up an empty I. C. box car and was backing with the car in front of the engine, bound for the yards in the lower end of the city.

The carriage containing Mr. Whitaker and Latham was going north. The men resided at Beaver Ridge and were driving home from the city.

The carriage was struck by the rear end of the box car, or the end facing the west, and was completely demolished. Whitaker was thrown out and run over by the car and engine and his body badly mangled. His skull was fractured, his brain protruding out of his head, his left leg was cut off below the knee, his right arm below the elbow was cut off and his body badly bruised.

Latham the colored man, was thrown out of the buggy and injured by the fall. He was taken to St. Mary’s Infirmary, where Dr. Fields attended him.

The coroner’s inquest was held this morning at 9:30 o’clock at Mrs. Feith’s undertaking rooms.
Mr. John E. Puckett, switchman and conductor, was the first to testify. He said that the accident occurred at 2:30 o’clock this morning. The engine and one box car were backing up in a southeasterly direction. On reaching Sycamore and Fortieth streets, they struck a buggy drawn by two mules.

When cross-examined by Attorney Leek, he told the following story: We were running about six or eight miles an hour. There was a red light on the end of the car and three white lights upon the top. It was a very dark night. I was sitting with Switchman Morrow on the south side of the car. Switchman Himes was sitting on the end of the car going west, and on the north side. I did not see any vehicle until it was after we had struck it.  I then saw the mules. The engine whistled before we reached the crossing. I am not certain whether or not the bell was ringing at the time. Himes was the one who gave the signal to stop. The engine came to standstill almost directly upon the crossing. The white man was lying upon the track. He was dead.

Robert Morrow, switchman, was the next man to testify. He said that the first he knew of the accident he saw some mules. They were on the south side of the track. He had not seen the vehicle, for he was on the opposite side of the car. When asked if the air was connected up with the engine, he stated that it was not. He said that they were not in the habit of connecting the air appliances with the engine in switching. He was not positive whether the bell was ringing as they approached the crossing or not. The whistle had blown before they reached the crossing. When the engine stopped it was on the crossing.

E. C. Himes, a switchman, then testified as follows: “I was sitting upon the end of the car going west. The other two men were sitting on the side of the car facing south. The engineer had whistled for the crossing and the bell was ringing. It is customary to ring the bell when approaching a crossing and I know that it was ringing on this particular occasion because I heard it. Why I heard the ringing I do not know, but I heard the bell ringing. (This was in answer to Attorney Leek’s question as to why he was so sure that he heard the bell ringing on this particular occasion.) It was a very dark night. We were running at the rate of six or eight miles an hour. I first saw the mules and buggy about 15 or 20 feet before we had reached the crossing. I was very much excited. I shouted and gave the engineer the signal to stop. The engine stopped almost directly upon the crossing. The car had passed over the crossing and was a distance of about forty feet from the crossing. The air was not connected with the engine. We are not in the habit of connecting it when switching, as it takes more trouble and time.”

Engineer M. J. Barth was the next witness to testify in the case. He said: “We were running about eight miles an hour. The engine was No. 65. Henry Clark was my fireman. The first that I knew of the accident was when the switchman had given me the signal to stop. Before we reached the crossing, however, I saw a cloud of dust and remarked to my fireman that we must have struck something. Immediately after the cloud to dust I received the signal to stop. Yes, I can positively state the car was on the crossing before I was given the signal to stop and the engine was almost directly upon the crossing when it came to a standstill. I whistled for the crossing as usual. The bell had been ringing, but I did not notice whether or not it was ringing as we reached the crossing. My home is in Mt. Carmel, Ill. There is a headlight on the front of the engine and another on the rear end. The light from the headlight on the rear end struck the boxcar and its reflection blinded one so that it was impossible to distinguish anything very far from the track. We depended upon the switchman upon the car to warn us of all danger of approaching accidents.”

When asked by Attorney Leek how soon he could stop his engine if given the signal, Mr. Barth stated that he could easily stop his engine within a distance of forty feet after a signal was given him. “Yes,” replied Mr. Barth, “If I had been given the signal to stop my engine forty feet before we reached the crossing, I would have been able to stop at the crossing or a short distance before reaching the crossing, but in this case I did not receive the signal until after the car had passed over the crossing. When the engine stopped it was on the crossing.”

Fireman Henry Clark then gave his testimony. He said that he was ringing the bell when they approached the crossing. He was on the point of getting down and putting in a fire and had raised from his seat, but had not let loose of the bell rope and the bell was still ringing. He said that he looked down towards the crossing, but he did not see anything. The reflection of the headlight against the boxcar blinded him. He could see the switchmen’s lights upon the top and west end of the car.

The coroner’s jury was composed of the following: Messrs. Frank Fitzgerald, H. N. Foster, Louis Koehler, Lindsay Talbor, R. E. Gannon, and Hal M. Sullivan.

They rendered a verdict finding from the evidence that the deceased Mr. Whitaker came to his death by being struck and wounded by Big Four Switch engine No. 65 and boxcar. They further found from the evidence that the engine was running at the rate of twelve miles per hour and that the said railroad had no flagman or watchman at the crossing at the time of the accident.

Thomas Milford Whitaker was the oldest of twelve children. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Whitaker, still live at Elco. He was about 36 years of age. He was married in 1887 to Miss Anna J. Lentz, daughter of Moses Lentz, of Elco. He resided on Postmaster Sidney B. Miller’s farm at Beaver Ridge, where he leaves a widow and four children, the oldest being about 15.

The remains were taken to Beaver Ridge this afternoon by County Clerk Jesse E. Miller, and will be buried at Elco probably Sunday.

What brought Mr. Whitaker to Cairo last night is not known, but it is believed he came after something needed at the sawmill today.

Postmaster Miller was out to Beaver Ridge last evening, and at that time nothing was said about the necessity of a trip to Cairo. They made the trip with a pair of mules owned by the colored man, Ed Latham.

Mr. Whitaker was a nephew of Postmaster Sidney B. Miller and County Clerk Jesse E. Miller. He was above the average as a man and a farmer, the kind of a man the community needs. His death is a loss to Alexander County.

Postmaster Miller went out to Beaver Ridge this morning to arrange for the funeral.

(Henry Whitaker married Margaret S. Miller on 31 May 1866, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Thomas M. Whitaker married Anne J. Lentz on 27 Feb 1887, in Alexander Co., Ill.  His marker in Hazlewood Cemetery reads:  Thomas M. Whitaker Died April 28, 1905 Aged 38 Yrs., 6 Mos., & 15 Ds.  Gone but not forgotten.—Darrel Dexter)

Saturday, 29 Apr 1905:
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. ELIZABETH HODGE

Mrs. Elizabeth Hodge died suddenly this afternoon at her home on Seventeenth Street after an illness of several weeks of asthma. She was about 60 years of age.

Her husband died several years ago. She is survived by three sons, Will, John, and Charles, and one daughter, Mrs. M. Goldsmith.

The funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Monday, 1 May 1905:
Funeral of Mrs. Hodge—The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Hodge occurred this afternoon, services being conducted at the Presbyterian church by the pastor, Rev. J. T. M. Knox. The remains were taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment, followed by a large number of friends. The floral offerings were in large quantities and very beautiful.

Old Citizen Dead—Mr. George Stehr, one of Cairo’s old citizens, died at his home on Seventeenth Street, Saturday night about 9 o’clock. The deceased had suffered from paralysis for some time and the disease reached his heart. He was 71 years of age and had resided in Cairo for thirty-five years. He was a cooper by trade. He served in the Civil War and was a member of the G. A. R. His wife, Mrs. Nancy Stehr, and two sons, Fred and Henry, survive him. The funeral will be held tomorrow with interment at Villa Ridge cemetery.

Tuesday, 2 May 1905:
WELL KNOWN RIVER MAN DEAD.
Capt John Goodwin Died at Marine Hospital This Morning.

Capt. John Goodwin, of Paducah, died at the marine hospital here at 11:30 a.m. He was a well-known river man and was at one time owner of the steamer I. N. Hook. He is a first cousin of Capt. Henry Wilbur, of this city.


Wednesday, 3 May 1905:
A. B. Douglas Given a Hearing
Was Arrested on Warrant Sworn Out by Ed Maley Charging Him with Murder of William Parr.

A. B. Douglas, proprietor of the Kentucky House, was given a preliminary hearing before Judge Ross this afternoon on a charge of the murder of William Parr, his bartender, a few weeks ago.
Ed Maley, proprietor of the K. C. Restaurant is responsible for the warrant sworn out against Mr. Douglas.

It is generally believed that Mr. Douglas is innocent of the crime and what Mr. Maley bases his grounds on for charging Douglas with the crime, no one knows.

Mr. Parr’s assassin is thought to be a negro with whom he had a quarrel. The latter threatening Mr. Parr at the time.

Thursday, 4 May 1905:
FARMER BOY COMMITTED SUICIDE.
David Cox, of Delta, Killed Himself Because His Father Sold Favorite Horse.

David Cox, the fourteen-year-old son of Mr. S. H. Cox, of Delta, Alexander County, committed suicide Wednesday morning by hanging himself to a tree in a field near his father’s house.

The cause for the terrible calamity is ascribed to the fact that the boy’s father had traded a favorite horse with which the young man had become attached.

The boy’s desire was to own the horse and his father had offered to sell him for a nominal sum. The boy had worked hard to earn the required amount and only a small amount of the price named. His father wanted his son to work and earn enough to buy the horse, and thus teach him thrift and perseverance.

But a few days ago, Mr. Cox exchanged the horse to an elder son for another horse.

The boy grieved over the transaction and fearing that he might not have a chance to get the coveted animal, he planned his self destruction.

When he went to work as usual Wednesday morning out in the field, he took with him a leather strap. This he tied to a limb of a tree in the field not far from the house, and making a loop, placed it around his neck and hanged himself.

His neck was not broken and he probably slowly strangled to death. His knees were very close to the ground while his feet were touching.

Mr. Cox himself was the first to find his son when he went to call him for dinner and his astonishment and the shock to him can hardly be imagined.

Coroner McManus was notified and went to Delta where an inquest was held. The verdict of the jury was in conjunction with the facts above given.

(His marker in Delta Cemetery reads:  Peace Be Thine.  David H. Cox son of S. H. & Elizebeth Cox Born June 17, 1891 Died May 3, 1905.  Gone but not forgotten.—Darrel Dexter)

Twin sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. David Odaniel last Thursday prematurely. They were both buried in one grave; one lived twenty-four hours. (Wetaug)

Mrs. Helen A. Hazzard, of Kansas City, Mo., died at her home on Friday morning last. She formerly resided in Cairo. She was an aunt of Mrs. Musa Woodward and a niece of Mrs. G. D Williamson. (Villa Ridge)

(Robert K. Woodward married Musie D. Green on 18 May 1882, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The news of the death of Milford Whitaker shocked his many friends and acquaintances here (Unity).

A. B. Douglas Acquitted—A. B. Douglas, who was arrested on a warrant sworn out by Ed Maley, charging him with the murder of William Parr, was acquitted yesterday afternoon before Judge Ross, on account of lack of evidence. Ed Maley, the only witness, said that he was “told” that if he swore out a warrant, he could secure witnesses.

Friday, 5 May 1905:
TIRED OF LIFE COMMITED SUICIDE.
Young Man of Woodville, Ky., Took His Own Life Last Evening at New Madrid, Mo.

New Madrid, Mo., May 5.—Lige Hughes, a young man whose home was in Woodville, Ky., committed suicide at the Morgan Hotel early last night, by taking morphine.

He left a note saying that he blamed no one for his rash deed, but that he was tired of life and wanted to die.

Hughes was about 25 years of age and weighed nearly 200 pounds. He asked that his brother Charles be notified of the affair.

Hughes went to New Madrid in search of work and applied to a farmer living just out of town for help, but the latter was in need of no one.

The remains were sent to Woodville, the deceased’s home, for interment.

The funeral of Milford Whitaker at Elco last Saturday was one of the largest ever held in the country. A great concourse of people followed the remains to Hazlewood Cemetery where the remains were interred.

Miss Lizzie Lawler left his afternoon for Marion, Ind., in response to a message bringing the sad news that her aunt was not expected to live.
 
Monday, 8 May 1905:
The trial of Frank J. Walter for murder is set for next Monday.

The Waugh murder case is set for next Thursday.

The trial of Clarence Irvin, charged with murder, will commence on May 17th. The indictment was attacked this afternoon, but the court sustained two counts of it.

Irvin will be defended by Attorneys Lingle of Jonesboro, W. A. Spann, of Vienna, C. N. Mozeley, of Thebes, and Miles Frederick Gilbert, of Cairo. 

 

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skewes died today. Interment was held at Villa Ridge cemetery.

Died of Small Pox—A colored man named Hawkins, who lived at 15154 Cedar Street, died of small pox last night and was taken out into the country today for burial.

Tuesday, 9 May 1905:
BARTENDER COMMITS SUICIDE AT MOUND CITY
Fritz Neilson Walks Behind the Bar and Deliberately Takes His Own Life.

Mound City, Ill., May 9.—Fritz Neilson, a young man, committed suicide today by shooting himself through the temple, at Neadstein’s saloon.

Neilson was employed as a bartender in Neidstein’s saloon. Yesterday he became intoxicated and got on a big tear. He was in the same condition today. About noon he went to Mr. Neidstein’s saloon and walking up behind the bar, took a revolver from beneath the counter and shot himself through the temple. He gave no reason for his rash act.

Several months ago, Neilson was charged with stealing from his employer. He made his escape to East St. Louis, where he was arrested and brought back to Mound City and placed in jail.

About the time that Eli Bugg was hanged in Mound City, Mr. Neadstein had Neilson taken out of jail and again gave him employment as a bartender.

He had been working every day and been living a quiet life until yesterday, when he got on a drunk as was stated above, and ended his life today.

 

Mrs. Charles Lindsay, of No. 426 Thirty-fourth Street, was called to Anna, Ill., yesterday by the illness of her sister.

Wednesday, 10 May 1905:
Died at Home of Her Sister—Miss Ida Lawler, a well known and popular young lady of Mound City, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Derr, No. 411 Thirty-fourth Street last night. The deceased had been ill for several weeks with pneumonia. The remains were taken to Mound City for interment.

(William Derr married Emma Lawler on 9 Jun 1890, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The morning news comes of the killing of a brakeman by the name of Matt on No. 260 at Carbondale. No. 260 left Mounds about the time of the shooting and from the description it is thought that the negro who did the killing was the one who originated the trouble here.

The Waugh murder case will be taken up by the court tomorrow morning with Attorney Angus Leek assisting State’s Attorney Wilson in the prosecution and Attorneys Reed Green and Miles S. Gilbert conducting the defense.

Rev. Atchison will conduct the funeral services of Milford Whitaker next Sunday at Methodist church at 11 a.m. (Willard)

Rev. Newell will conduct funeral services of Mrs. J. Minton and Mrs. George Timmons next Sunday at Baptist church at 11 a.m. (Willard)

(George W. Timmons married Ava Minton on 22 Dec 1895, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver McNulty, of Thirty-fifth Street, died this morning. Funeral arrangement have not been completed.

ILLINOIS CENTRAL FLAGMAN SHOT
Joe Matt, Well Known in Cairo, Killed by Negro at Carbondale This Morning.

Joe Matt, an Illinois Central flagman, well known in Cairo, and formerly on a passenger run out of this city, was shot at Carbondale by a negro early this morning. Matt was flagging on a freight and the negro attempted to steal a ride. Matt put him off, whereupon the negro pulled a gun and shot Matt, killing him almost instantly.

A posse with bloodhounds started out in search of the negro and arrested a man who they are holding on suspicion. It is believed that he is the guilty party.

Thursday, 11 May 1905:
WAUGH MURDER CASE ON TRIAL
Second Trial of Willard Man For Killing George Willis Opened Today.
DEFENSE OBJECTS TO ATTORNEY LEEK
On the Ground That He Is such a Good Lawyer that It Is Unfair to Let Him Prosecute Their Client.

The John Waugh murder case was one trial in the circuit court this afternoon. The work of securing a jury began and in anticipation of the early exhaustion of the petit jury, two venires were issued, one for 25 men from the country to report at 9 o’clock and the other for 25 men from Cairo to report forthwith.

The attorneys for Waugh, Miles S. Gilbert and Reed Green, filed an affidavit objecting to the employment of Attorney Angus Leek to assist State’s Attorney Wilson in the prosecution. The affidavit set forth that the defendant was unable to employ counsel and that it was unfair to him to have such an able lawyer as Mr. Leek employed in the prosecution, since State’s Attorney Wilson was abundantly able to conduct the prosecution without assistance.

The court overruled the affidavit.

Friday, 12 May 1905:
TEDIOUS JOB TO SECURE JURY
Only Four Secured This Afternoon in Waugh Murder Case.
Third Venire For Twenty-Five
Issued at Noon—Many Excused for Cause from Serving on the Panel.

The work of securing the jury in the John Waugh murder case is proving to be a tedious job. Only four had been agreed upon this afternoon, three of them having been secured today.

The panel so far is made up of—Jordan Pullett, colored. Isaac Garson. T. B. Reese. D. V. Frost.
Not only has the regular panel been exhausted, but a third venire for 25 men was issued at noon. Many have been excused for cause and the state had exhausted nine of their peremptory challenges and the defense six.


Well Known Brick Mason Dead—Frank Norris died at Anna last night at about 10:00 o’clock. Death came suddenly. He was well known here as a brick mason, having worked here frequently.

Died of Heart Failure—Mrs. Voorhees Combes, wife of the well-known lumberman, died suddenly of heart failure at her home, No. 2501 Park Avenue, last night. The deceased had been complaining of feeling badly since Monday and had suffered much pain. She is survived by her husband, and five children, the oldest being twelve years of age. The remains will be taken to Robinson, Ill., where the funeral will be held tomorrow.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Derr, of Thirty-fourth Street, have returned from Mound City where they went to attend the funeral of the latter’s sister, Miss Ida Lawler.

Saturday, 13 May 1905:
Arrived in Time for Funeral—Mr. John C. Crowley took a 3,000-mile journey to Portland, Ore., to see his brother for a last time and arrived too late. When he reached the house, the funeral was just about to begin. Mr. M. J. Howley received a letter today from Mr. Crowley in which he stated that his brother, Dennis W. Crowley, died on Friday of last week. He arrived at 8:30 Monday morning. Telegrams sent to different points along the line failed to reach him. Mr. Crowley will remain there for a few days to rest up from his long journey and will then start home.

JURY SECURED IN WAUGH MURDER CASE.
Eleven White Men and One Colored Man Make up the Jury Which was Completed Today.
ARGUMENTS WERE COMMENCED TODAY.
And Court Adjourned at 3 O’clock Until Monday Morning

A full jury in the Waugh murder case has now been secured and the following men compose the panel. 

Jordan Pullet, (colored), Cairo. T. B. Reese, Cairo. Isaac Garson, Cairo. John Denfip, Sandusky. Thomas Irby, Unity. William Vaughn, Unity. Ben Foley, Cairo. J. H. Johnson, Cairo. C. F. Johnson, Cairo. John Nicholson, Cairo. Jonas Sivia, Cairo.

There are eleven white men and one colored man on the jury. The opening arguments in the case were given this afternoon and at 3 o’clock court adjourned until 9 o’clock Monday morning.

HANGED IN PUBLIC SQUARE
Was Bob Witherspoon, A Negro Exconvict at Belmont, Mo.
KIDNAPPED FAMILY OF COUNTY JUDGE HESS
And Held Them for a Ransom—Incensed People Put Bloodhounds on Negro’s Trail and Captured Him.

Columbus, Ky. May 13.—Bob Witherspoon, a negro ex-convict, was hanged by a mob in the public square of Belmont, Mo., just across the Mississippi River from his place at 7 o’clock last night for kidnapping County Judge Ferdinand Hess, his wife and three-year-old child this morning and getting a ransom of $600 for releasing them. A posse, led by the sheriff of that county, was bringing the negro into Belmont to place him in jail when they were overpowered by the angry and excited mob, their prisoner taken from them and swung up to a telephone pole in the heart of the town.
Witherspoon was paid the money at 10 o’clock this morning at the parsonage of the negro Baptist minister near Belmont, and immediately made off to the woods, evading the posse, which was lying in wait for him. He was pursued by a double posse from Belmont and Columbus, and the bloodhounds tracked him through the swamps to a lonely cabin on Lake No. 1, where he had barricaded himself and refused to give up. He was known to be armed and it was impossible to approach the cabin except from the front.

After a conference between the sheriff and Town Marshal R. E. Zimmerman, of this place, the leader of the two posses, Mr. Zimmerman went alone to the cabin and forcing the door arrested the negro. Zimmerman is known as “the games man in Kentucky,” his daredevil feat occasioned much applause, for it was feared the he would be shot down before he reached the cabin.

The negro’s identify was proved as soon as he was brought out for he was personally known to nearly every member of the two posses. When asked about his crime he did not deny it, and had no explanation to offer further than that the money demanded was due him and he had determined to get it.

Monday, 15 May 1905:
WAUGH MURDER CASE PROGRESSING SLOWLY
Attorneys Busy Examining Witnesses

The progress in the Waugh murder case is slow. All morning the attorneys on both sides have been busy examining witnesses and there are over twenty-five yet to be examined.

The arguments may be begun tomorrow afternoon, but it is probable that they will not begin until sometime Wednesday.

Death of Prominent Democrat—David Huggins died at his home in Murphysboro from the effects of a cancer in the throat from which he has been a sufferer for a year past. Mr. Huggins was one of the best known Democratic politicians in southern Illinois and at the last election was a candidate for state senator from that district, being defeated by Hon. R. J. McElvain of Murphysboro. He was ex-president of the United Mine Workers in the district.

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Miller, Postmaster Sidney B. Miller and Misses Bertha and Bessie Brown went out to Willard Sunday to attend the service in memory of the late Wilford Whitaker. The service was held in the Methodist church and was very largely attended.

Ghastly Find in a Box Car—The remains of an unknown white man were found in a box car in the Mobile & Ohio yards yesterday morning. Coroner McManus was notified and an inquest was held. There was nothing on the deceased’s person to identify him. His death was thought to be caused by heart trouble. He was about 35 years of age.

CASE GOES TO JURY TONIGHT.
Arguments in Waugh Murder Case Made This Afternoon.

The arguments in the Waugh murder case were made this afternoon. The evidence was concluded at 2 p.m. and State’s Attorney Wilson made the opening statement. He was followed by Attorney M. S. Gilbert and Attorney Reed Green colored for the defense and Attorney Angus Leek concluded for the prosecution.

The opinion of those who have listened to the evidence is divided. Some believe that the prosecution made a stronger case than before, while others look for another hung jury.

No other business was transacted by the court today.

Wednesday, 17 May 1905:
FLOATER IDENTIFIED AS CAL RYAN.
Body of Painter Who Ended His Life Last August, Recovered from River.

A floater was found in the Ohio near the mouth of the river by Capt. George Spence, and Coroner McManus, who held an inquest over it, found it to be the remains of Cal Ryan, a local painter. Papers on the body, including his working card, fully identified the body. Ryan was despondent and it is believed ended his life by drowning last August. The local painter’s union was notified by the coroner of the find, but they declined to take charge of the remains, and they were buried by the county.

JOHN WAUGH GIVEN HIS LIBERTY
Jury Finds Him Not Guilty of Intent to Kill his Brother-in-Law George Willis.
VERDICT REACHED AT 9:30 O’CLOCK
After an All-Night Session—Irvin Case to Be Taken up Tomorrow Morning.

John Waugh is a free man. The jury which had his future in their hands returned a verdict at 9:30 o’clock this morning, after being out all night, finding him not guilty of willfully killing his brother-in-law George Willis.

Last evening, Judge Butler charged the jury and they retired for the night. The first ballot stood two for conviction and ten for acquittal. Later on one of the two went over to the majority side, and this morning, J. H. Johnson, who had held out to the last, came over.

The news was received with rejoicing by the defendant and his family. His wife and sister thanked the jury for their verdict, taking each man by the hand. The defendant left for Cape Girardeau, where his family has been living.

The Irvin murder case will be taken up tomorrow morning.

The attorney for the defense filed an affidavit asking for a continuance on the ground that important witnesses were absent. The court overruled the motion, holding that the affidavit was insufficient.

Thursday, 18 May 1905:
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zook, of Eighteenth and Poplar streets, died early this morning.

IRVIN CASE OPENED THIS MORNING
Four Jurors Secured by Afternoon

The Irvin murder case was taken up by the circuit court this morning and this afternoon four jurors had been secured. They are:  David Brown, colored, Beech Ridge. Dan Finley, Cairo. D. M. Morris, Cairo. John White, Elco.

A third venire for 25 men was issued this afternoon.

Friday, 19 May 1905:
Mr. August Bode, the well-known cigar maker, continues very ill at his home on Washington Avenue.

CLARENCE IRVIN GETS LIFE SENTENCE.
Slayer Of John Pettit Throws Himself on Mercy of Court.
JUDGE BUTLER HEARD THE TESTIMONY
And Then Pronounced Sentence Upon the Young Man—Mother Prostrated with Grief.

“It is the order of this court that you shall be confined in the penitentiary at Chester, Ill., for the remainder of your natural life.”

This was the awful sentence, which Clarence Irvin received at 11 o’clock this morning, as he stood at the bar of justice in the circuit court before Judge Butler.

Young, handsome, in the full flower of his young manhood, it is no wonder that his face was ashen and his chin trembled with strong emotion as he faced his punishment.

The trial of Clarence Irvin for the murder of John Petit at Thebes on July 15th last came to an end this morning, when the work of securing a jury was stopped and the defendant determined to throw himself upon the mercy of the court. Four lawyers had been returned to defend him and they would have gone ahead and done what they could for the young man, but the evidence was against him, he confessed the killing and there was no hope before him of escaping punishment.

The scene was an impressive one. While the court admonished the defendant no other sound could be heard in the courtroom. Judge Butler told young Irvin that he had known his father and mother and had always respected them. He told him that he had watched him and his sister grow up from childhood. He said that he had esteemed them both, and for that reason it was very hard for him to pass sentence upon him. This is the sixty-fourth homicide case that I have seen in the twenty-two years since I began in practice as an attorney in this county,” added the court, “and I have yet to find one in which whiskey was not at the bottom of the trouble.” He pointed out to the young man that his punishment was the result of his own misdeed and referred to his service for his country in the Spanish-American War, yet he added, “the jury might go so far as to exact the extreme penalty, the death sentence, after hearing the evidence that has been presented.” The court was visibly affected as was nearly everyone in the room.

Judge Butler had no sooner delivered the sentence than the young man’s mother fainted away. The ordeal was too much for her. She had nerved herself to face it, but when it was over nature gave way. She was carried out to the north balcony and later was removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alf Brown.

Judge Butler would not pass sentence until he had heard the testimony of the witnesses and it was given substantially as follows:

Thomas Crain, of Thebes, said that Irvin had entered the saloon and asked John Petit if he was good for three drinks. Petit told him that he was not running any accounts, but said that he would give him a drink. Irvin told him that he did not want him to give him drinks, that he wanted to buy them on credit. Irvin struck at Petit with a knife and witness stepped in between them. Irvin cut Petit on the hands. This was 25 or 30 minutes before Petit was shot. Petit was lying in three beer cases when shot and witness was standing by his side with his hand on Petit’s knee when the shot was fired. Some of the wire screen struck witness in the face. Petit was not attempting to harm anyone. Petit did not seemed to be angry or use harsh language. The time of the shooting was 8 or 9 o’clock at night. The shot was fired through a side door which opened into an alley. The shot took effect over the left eye. Irvin had been drinking, but was not very drunk.

Edward Beissengwert was the next witness. He had not seen the difficulty. As he was going to his place of business, he met a crowd of fellows who were talking about Petit having been shot, and they said that they supposed that Clarence Irvin had shot him, as he had had some trouble at the Last Chance. Witness said that Irvin had come into his place before and called him out the back way and said he wanted his revolver. Witness asked him why he wanted it. Witness told him he only had one big Smith & Wesson. Irvin said he didn’t care how big it was. He said he had got into trouble at the Last Chance. Witness told him that he was drunk and to go home and sleep it off and he would think better about the matter. He refused to let him have the gun and Irvin went out the back way and witness did not see him any more. Next saw him at New Orleans. Talked with him 20 minutes and he asked about things at home. Witness said: “Clarence, what did you do that for?” He said: “I have regretted it every moment of my life since. I just regarded it as a matter of time when he would get me. It was an old grudge seven years old. I hated to do it, but had to do it.” Witness said that while they were talking, two policemen came up and arrested Irvin. Witness said that Irvin admitted that he had done the killing, but regarded it as only a question of time until Petit got him, and he just simply beat him to it. Irvin told witness he had had trouble seven years before and John Petit had slapped him. Irvin was in saloon of witness at 7 or 8 o’clock, half or three quarters before the killing. He had been drinking enough to tell it.

Charles Junior was standing in front of Lytton’s Saloon the evening of the killing and saw Irvin as he came down the street. He had a gun in his hands and he stopped in the alley and broke the gun and seemed to put something in it. Witness did not know whether it was a cartridge or not. He went down the alley towards Petit’s saloon. He did not see him any more, but in 10 or 15 minutes witness heard about Pettit’s being shot. The gun was two or three feet long, not a pistol.

Moses Lesar, stated that the defendant came to his place about 7 or 8 o’clock and stepped in the door and said, “I want to get your gun.” Witness told him he could not have it. Irvin said: “I won’t ask you to incriminate yourself, just leave it where I can get it.” Witness said he refused to let him have it, but that Irvin said that he would get one and went away and witness did not know where he went. Witness said he judged he was drinking, but he seemed to be rational.

Thomas Lytton testified that he saw Irvin on the day following the shooting. He was at home of witness. Witness had been to McClure and returned and found him there. Irvin said that he had got into a little trouble and wanted to go up to Elco and wanted witness to get him a conveyance. Witness told him he hated to take him, but that maybe “Pink” might. Irvin asked witness if people knew who did the shooting. He told Irvin there was talk about it. Irvin asked witness if he knew whether Pettit was dead. Witness told he did not know. Witness said his wife and Irvin were cousins.

Thomas Petit, son of John Petit, the deceased, said that he saw his father ten minutes after the shot was fired. His father could answer yes or no, but that was all. Sometimes, he could not make himself understood. He died of his wound at the hospital in Murphysboro, July 18th.

Mrs. Will Bankston testified for the defense. She ran a boarding house in Thebes. She knew David Kelly and saw him on the 16th. He had been boarding at her house. He had been away and had returned. Witness invited him in and wanted to know what he had been in jail for. He said that he guessed the people knew. Witness asked him: “Did you do that shooting?” He replied: “I carried the gun down but no one knows who pulled the trigger.” He said Petit was shot over the left eye. Witness asked if he was going away. He said, “Yes, I’ll never show my face in Thebes again.” Witness asked him what he had been in jail for and he said people knew. Witness said she did not tell anyone of the conversation but her husband.

Court adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock. Nor further business was transacted.
 
Tuesday, 23 May 1905:
DuQuoin Fat Boy Dead—William Harris, the fat boy near DuQuoin, died Saturday. He was known as the “Fat Boy” and weighed over 500 pounds. The undertakers had nothing in stock in the way of a casket large enough, so the planing mill at DuQuoin made one to order. It was 6 feet 3 inches long and was 30 inches wide and 24 inches deep.

Russians Sentenced—Charles Mathis and Joe Murdock, the two Russians convicted in the circuit court last week for the murder of Mrs. James Shepski, were sentenced to the penitentiary. The scene attending their sentence was very affecting. Before sentence was passed, Attorney Pillow made his final effort for the two men with a motion for a new trial, which was overruled by Judge Duncan. They were sentenced for an indefinite term.—Marion Non-Partisan.

(The 24 May 1895, issue identifies one of the convicted men as Charles Mathers.—Darrel Dexter)

Child Died Suddenly—The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sullivan, of Sandusky, aged one year, died last night at the home of Mr. John Sanders. It has been a sufferer for some time and was brought down by its mother to consult a physician. Death ended its sufferings and the remains were taken to Sandusky this afternoon. They will be taken from there to Villa Ridge for burial. A number of friends accompanied the sorrowing mother to the train this afternoon.

(Eugene Sullivan married Ellen Fitzgerald on 25 Apr 1899, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Mr. John Crowley has returned from Portland, Ore., where he went to attend the funeral of a brother.

DEATH OF AN OLD AND RESPECTED CITIZEN
Matthew T. Walsh Died Suddenly Last Night After an Illness of Only a Few Hours.

Mr. Matthew T. Walsh, father-in-law of Mrs. Edith Walsh, of Twenty-third and Walnut streets, died very suddenly last night about 11 o’clock at the latter’s home after an illness of only a few hours.
The deceased spent yesterday afternoon and evening at the home of Mrs. Edith Walsh and appeared to be in the best of health. Shortly after supper, however he was taken suddenly ill and grew worse rapidly. His death being the result of heart trouble.

The deceased had resided in Cairo for nearly fifty years and was over 80 years of age. He resided with Mrs. Frank Walsh on Fourteenth Street. He was the father of the late Frank P. and Pierce T. Walsh.

He is survived by two sons and a daughter. They are Messrs. Martin Walsh, of Dallas, Texas, Matthew Walsh, of Guthrie, Okla., and Sister Claristine of the Sisters of Loretta at Maysville, Ky.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon with interment at Villa Ridge cemetery.

(Pierce P. Walsh married Eda A. Kluge on 12 Oct 1893, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Wednesday, 24 May 1905:
Will Unveil Monument—On Saturday, June 4th, the Woodmen of the World will unveil a monument at Beech Grove Cemetery, which has been erected over the grave of the late E. D. Bell, a member of the order.  The usual exercises of the order for such occasions will be given.  A large number will attend the ceremonies from the order here, besides representatives from other camps.
 
FORMER CAIROITE HAS PASSED AWAY.
Mr. P. S. Buchanan, Brother of Mr. C. N. Buchanan of this City, Died at Chicago Today.

Mr. P. S. Buchanan, a brother of Mr. C. N. Buchanan, of this city, and a former resident of Cairo, died at his home in Chicago at 7 o’clock this morning after an illness of several months of erysipelas, having suffered a relapse.

The deceased was a member of the firm of Buchanan Bros., dealers in pianos and organs, during his residence in this city, and upon his removal to Chicago about seven years ago the firm transacted business under the name of C. N. Buchanan as it is known today.

The deceased is survived by a wife and fours son, aged 3 to 14 years.  He was 57 years of age.
Mr. C. N. Buchanan went up to Chicago Monday night to attend him.  The deceased’s wife has been visiting relatives here for several days and in company with her brother, Mr. S. G. Richardson, she left for Chicago at noon today.

The funeral will be held tomorrow morning with interment at Morrisville, Ill.

(Paschal S. Buchanan married Addie L. Richardson on 5 Mar 1890, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Funeral of Matthew Walsh—The funeral of Matthew Walsh was held this afternoon from St. Patrick’s Church and was attended by a large number of people who turned out to pay a last mark of respect to one of the oldest citizens of Cairo.  The pallbearers were P. T. Langran, M. C. Metzger, Michael McElligott, and Thomas Galvin.  The remains were taken to Villa Ridge for interment.  Neither of the two sons could arrive in time for the funeral. Among those who did arrive for the funeral were James Gleke, of St. Louis, Mrs. Martin Walsh, of Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Walsh, Jr., of East St. Louis.
 
CONVICTED MAN GOES HOME TO SEE TWIN SONS
Russian Convicted of Manslaughter Is Made the Father of Twins.

The Marion Post says a case without precedent in the history of Williamson County is causing much comment throughout that county.  Charles Mathers, the Russian recently convicted of the crime of manslaughter and to be taken to the Chester penitentiary today, was taken to his home in Johnson County yesterday for the purpose of seeing the latest addition to his family, a pair of twin boys, having been born at the Mathers home Monday night.  Besides the new arrivals, he has a large family, ranging from a grown son to a mere baby.

(The 23 May 1905, issue identified him as Charles Mathis.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Monday, 29 May 1905:
Died After Long Illness—Ralph Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Parker, of No. 427 Thirty-sixth street, died at 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon after an illness of nearly a year’s duration.  The young man was eighteen years of age and his death was due to consumption.  The remains will be buried at Beech Grove Cemetery.
 
Wednesday, 31 May 1905:
MISSOURI DESPERADOES ARE CAPTURED
Spaugh Brothers, Who Murdered Sheriff Polk, Taken After Desperate Fight.

Ironton, Mo., May 31—William and Arthur Spaugh, wanted for the murder of Sheriff Polk were captured this morning after a desperate fight during which Deputy Sheriff Marshall was shot in the arm.  Blood hounds and a posse have hunted the men for weeks.
 
SHOOTING SCRAPE OCCURRED LAST NIGHT
In Which Wade Hampton Was Probably Fatally Wounded by Two Negroes.

Last night, about 10 o’clock, a shooting scrape occurred on Commercial Avenue near Eleventh Street, in which Wade Hampton was probably fatally wounded by two negroes named John Sims and Sid Matthews.  The affair was the expected climax to the “celebrating” which was done by several thousand negroes in Cairo yesterday.

Hampton was walking along the street with an uncle when the two negroes jostled the latter.  Hampton turned around and asked them if there was not room enough on the sidewalk without running over a fellow.  At this statements one of the negroes pulled a gun and fired the charge into Hampton’s breast.

The negroes at once took to their heels, but policemen who were near by heard the shooting and captured the men before they could make their escape.

This morning before Judge Ross, they were bound over to await the action of the grand jury, at its next term of court in the sum of $2,000 each.

Hampton is in a precarious condition at St. Mary’s Infirmary and it is thought that he will die. 

 

Wiliford Clemmons, a young colored man living three miles east of town (Wetaug) died last week with small pox.  He had a brother attending the normal at Carbondale who contracted the disease there or somewhere and came home and inoculated the whole family.  They are leading citizens of their neighborhood and their misfortune is to be regretted.
 
Eli Mowery was called to Taylorsville, Ill., last week by the serious illness of his sister, Mrs. Monroe Miller, who is afflicted with cancer.

             (Monroe Joshua Miller married Amelia Lovina Mowery on 23 Mar 1882, in Alexander Co., Ill.  She was born 18 Feb 1857, and died 30 May 1905, according to the family Bible of her parents, David Mowery and Elizabeth Dillow.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Thursday, 1 June 1905:
Wade Hampton Still Alive—Wade Hampton, the negro who was shot by two other negroes on Decoration Day, is still alive at St. Mary’s Infirmary.
 
Death of Lacy Mason—Lacy Mason, son of Mrs. Jennie Mason, of Third Street, died at the latter’s home last night about 11:30 after an illness of several months.  The deceased was 31 years of age and is survived by a wife and four-year-old daughter.  His mother, two brothers, Charles and Will, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Stack and Miss Leila Mann, also survive him.  The deceased was the son of the late James W. Mason, formerly traveling passenger agent for the Missouri Pacific Railroad.  The deceased was well known in Cairo and liked by his many friends.  Mr. Mason of late years has been connected with several circus companies and with the Cairo Opera House.

             (James W. Mason married Jennie E. McIntyre on 12 Feb 1873, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Charles J. Stack married Maude P. Mason on 2 Oct 1894, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Friday, 2 Jun 1905:
Funeral of Lacy Mason—The funeral of Lacy Mason was held yesterday afternoon with interment at Beech Grove Cemetery.  The funeral was largely attended by the friends of the deceased.  Mrs. Mason is still in a critical condition and was unable to attend the funeral.
 
Sad Accident at Wickliffe—Thursday night while a party of young folks were returning from Wickliffe to their homes a short distance outside from that town, a sad accident occurred in which Miss Hilda Dunaway was thrown out of the wagon and fell in a creek below the bridge over which the wagon was passing and was drowned.  The bride is said to have been in an unsafe condition and when the wagon was crossing. It gave way precipitating the sixteen boys and girls to the creek below.  Miss Dunaway was pinned beneath the wagon and was drowned before any of the other members of the party could give her assistance.  A number of the other members of the party were injured.
 
Will Unveil Monument—The Woodman of the World will unveil a monument tomorrow afternoon at Beech Grove Cemetery over the grave of the late E. D. Bell, a member of their order.  Appropriate exercises will be held.  The party will meet at Safford Hall at 1:30 and will leave Cairo at 2:30 p.m. for the cemetery.  Judge William N. Butler will deliver the oration.
 
Monday, 5 Jun 1905:
JUDGE MULKEY IS VERY LOW.
Father Pieper Goes to Metropolis at His Request.

Judge John H. Mulkey is reported to be very low at Metropolis and he has sent for Father Pieper, who was formerly in charge of the Catholic church there.  Father Pieper left on the Fowler this afternoon.

Friends of the judge all over Southern Illinois will hope to hear that he may rally again and survive still longer, although it is feared that such is hardly to be expected.
 
Death of William Braysacker—Mr. William Braysacker, of Thirty-sixth Street, died Saturday morning after an illness of neuralgia of the heart.  The funeral was held this afternoon with interment at the National Cemetery at Mound City.

(William W. Breysacher died 3 Jun 1905, and was buried in section F grave 4681C at Mound City National Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Cairo passenger train No. 8, due in Danville at 5:10 from the south, went into an open switch at Tilton Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock and crashed into a cut of freight cars.  Engineer Barlow was injured.  Fireman Floyd was injured, but not seriously.  No passengers were hurt.  The train was on time and was running at a good rate of speed when it went into the switch.  All of the coaches remained on the rails as did also the mail car, but the engine turned over and the engineer and fireman went down with it.—Danville News.

Death relieved Engineer Barlow’s sufferings at 8:30 o’clock Friday night, says the Mt. Carmel Republican.

Engineer Barlow was the oldest engineer on the road, having remained with the Cairo division from the old Cairo and Vincennes days through successive changes until the present time.  He was one of the company’s best and most trusted men and had held a passenger run since the year 1881.  While his home was in Danville, the exigencies of railroad service required him to spend a great portion of his time in Mt. Carmel and he resided here several years.  Practically everybody knew and liked him.  Mr. Barlow leaves a wife and daughter, both of whom have many friends in Mt. Carmel.

The injuries of Fireman Floyd, who was in the wreck with the dead engineer, while severe, are not dangerous and he will be all right again in a short time.  The bones in one of his forearms are broken.
The opinion has been expressed that the fatal accident was caused by the carelessness of some Wabash employee.  The Cairo division trains use the Wabash tracks at this point and as the southbound passenger had passed safely over the switch a few moments before the wreck, it is believed that switch must have been left open by a Wabash trainman after that time.

It is said there were six cars on the switch and that Engineer Barlow’s engine plowed through all but one of them.

Engineer Barlow carried life insurance to the amount of $3,000 in the engineers’ order.
 
The funeral of the late William Braysacker, who died Saturday, was held this afternoon and the remains taken to Mound City, where they were interred in the National Cemetery.,  Mr. Gus Braysacker of Marked Tree, Ark., and Mr. and Mrs. Will Braysacker, of Mounds, were here to attend the funeral.
 
IN MEMORY OF DEPARTED BROTHERS
Woodmen of the World Held Service Over Grave of E. D. Bell.

The Woodmen of the World held a memorial service at Beech Grove Cemetery Sunday afternoon, which was attended by a large number of the members of the order from Cairo, Mounds, Wickliffe, and Bird’s Point.  The occasion was the dedication of a monument at the grave of their brother, E. D. Bell, who was the first one of Sycamore camp to pass away.  The Greater Cairo Band was engaged and Judge William N. Butler made a most appropriate address, paying a tribute to secret orders, which he said had their mission as handmaidens of the church, the one great order.  The impressive ritual of the order was read and a number of beautiful floral pieces were placed upon the grave.  The Woodmen went upon the regular train and returned on the suburban.

The Woodmen of the World is the only order which erects monuments upon the graves of its deceased members, and this was the first occasion for the local camp.  The monument is a handsome stone of red granite and bears the seal of the order upon a copper plate, besides the regular inscriptions.
 
Wednesday, 7 Jun 1905:
A telegram was received last night by relatives announcing the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Schmetzstorff of Los Angeles, Cal., formerly of this city.  The deceased left Cairo about four years ago.  She is survived by five children, three sons and two daughters, as follows:  Messrs. Rudolph, Harry, and Bennie and Misses Bertha and Elsie.  The deceased was a sister of Mr. Valentine Resch and a sister-in-law of Officer John Hofheinz.  The remains will be brought to Cairo and interred at Villa Ridge Cemetery.

(Valentine Resch married Elizabeth Klein on 26 Dec 1870, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Herman Schmetzstorf married Elizabeth Resch on 10 Jul 1870, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Friday, 9 Jun 1905:
DEATH OF MRS. THRUPP
Passed Away Last Evening at Her Home on Lower Washington Avenue.

Mrs. Elizabeth Thrupp, one of Cairo’s oldest and most esteemed residents, passed away yesterday afternoon about 5:30 o’clock at her home, No. 608 Washington Avenue.

The deceased had been ill for about ten days and her death was due to a complication of diseases, of which erysipelas was probably the foremost.  She was 72 years old.

Mrs. Thrupp was the widow of the late Charles Thrupp and came to Cairo about forty years ago.  She was well known in Cairo and leaves a wide circle of friends who will mourn her loss.  The deceased is survived by her daughter, Miss Theo Thrupp, and two sons, Messrs. William Thrupp of Cairo, and Edward Thrupp, of Caruthersville, Mo.

Mrs. Thrupp was a kind, Christian woman and much beloved by her many friends.

The husband of the deceased died about five years ago.  He was a civil engineer and platted the oldest portions of the city of Cairo.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Church of the Redeemer and the remains taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment.
 
Saturday, 10 Jun 1905:
Funeral of Mrs. Thrupp—The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Thrupp was held at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the Church of the Redeemer.  The remains were taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment, where the remains lie of the deceased’s husband.  The floral offerings were many and very beautiful.
 
Died in the Philippines—Friends here have learned the sad news of the death of Mrs. J. Frank Daniel, which occurred at the Manila Hospital a few days ago.  Mr. Daniel was one of the four graduates of the S. I. N. U. class of ‘01, who went to the Philippines as members of the government educational staff.  Since going to the Philippines he was married to a young lady from Ardmore, Indian Territory, who journeyed from her home to that country where the marriage took place, and now the news of her death has been received.  Her remains will be brought to her old home in Ardmore, I. T., for interment.—Carbondale Free Press.
 
Death of Miss Winifred O’Shea—Miss Winifred Ineze O’Shea, the fourteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. O’Shea, of Twenty-third and Walnut streets, died at 12:30 o’clock Sunday morning after an illness of only three days of erysipelas.  The deceased was a bright, attractive girl and was a member of the graduating class of the Safford Grammar School, and would have graduated next Friday, if her life had been spared.  Her sudden death is a severe blow to her relatives and many friends.  The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o’clock from St. Joseph’s Church.  The remains will be taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.  Funeral notice everywhere.

(Thomas E. O’Shea married Winnifred R. Marrell on 2 Feb 1890, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died—Sunday, June 11, Winifred Ineze O’Shea, aged 14 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. O’Shea, of 2214 Walnut Street.  Funeral will be held from the house to St. Joseph’s Church tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 8:30 o’clock.  Train will leave foot of Eighteenth Street after the services at the church for Villa Ridge cemetery, where interment will be held.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.
 
PIONEER METHODIST PREACHER DEAD
Rev. George W. Waggoner Passed Away at Upper Alton Sunday Morning.
ORIGINAL MEMBER OF THIS CONFERENCE
Survived Now by Only Three, One of Whom is Rev. J. A. Scarritt, of Cairo—Was in 85th Year.

The St. Louis Globe Democrat says:

Rev. George W. Waggoner, a Methodist preacher for fifty-six years and an intimate friend and collaborator of Peter Cartwright, the pioneer Methodist circuit rider, died at his home in Upper Alton Sunday morning at 4 o’clock from old age.  He would have been 85 years of age on Aug. 15, next.  He was one of the original members of the Southern Illinois Methodist Episcopal Conference, only three of whom survive—Rev. Hiram Scarritt, of Cleveland, Rev. Thomas Eaton, of Kansas City, Kan., and Rev. J. A. Scarritt, of Cairo.

During his more than half century of work as circuit rider, local preacher, pastor and superannuated minister, he is said to have organized more new churches and built more houses of worship than any other preacher in the conference.  Until a few weeks before his death he continued to preach occasionally and preformed marriage ceremonies.  His death had been expected for several days.  Among his last utterances was a quotation from the Apostle Paul, “Our present sufferings are not worthy to be compared with the glory that will be revealed.”

He belonged to the old school of pastors, who did not write their sermons, but relied solely on his memory.  During his career as pastor, he was always returned to his congregations at least once, with one exception.  Three weeks ago he preached his last sermon to a congregation at Piasa, Ill.  He carefully preserved an old gold pen with which, during forty years, he made records of every marriage and death which he ministered.  He would permit no one to use the pen and often refused offers from newly married couples to buy it after their certificates had been signed.

He was born at Knoxville, Tenn., August 15, 1820, and moved to Brighton, Ill., seventy-one years ago.  He was ordained at Jacksonville.  He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Eckart, of Jerseyville, and Mrs. Mary Holloway, of Piasa, and one brother, James Waggoner, of Brighton.  He leaves also one daughter, Mrs. Harriet N. White, of Upper Alton, with whom he lived.  Just before his death he made all arrangements for his funeral and his wishes will be fully complied with.

The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock from the upper Alton Methodist church.  The services will be conducted by Rev. J. H. Ford, of Granite City, presiding elder, assisted by the pastors of Alton district conference.  The funeral sermon will be preached by Rev. T. H. Herman, D. D., of Lebanon, an old friends of the deceased.

(George W. Waggoner married Mary Clough on 15 Feb 1843, in Madison Co., Ill.  Robert A. Holloway married Mary C. Waggoner on 2 Mar 1854, in Madison Co., Ill.  Conrad White married Hattie L. Waggoner on 9 Mar 1867, in Bond Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mr. W. H. McDonald, who has been employed as engineer for the Wisconsin Chair Company since it was established in this city (Mound City), died Saturday and the remains were taken to Milan, Tenn., for interment, Sunday.  He was a prominent Woodman, a member of the camp at Wickliffe.  A member of the Woodmen of this city accompanied the remains to Mounds.
 
Thursday, 13 Jun 1905:
Died in St. Louis—The following funeral notice is taken from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat of today, which asked the Cairo papers to copy.

Loyd—Entered into rest on Sunday, June 11, 1905, at 12:30 p.m. after a lingering illness, Anna M. Loyd (nee Poillmann) beloved wife of Robert J. Loyd and beloved mother of Margaret E., Mildred R., Robert W., and Luceille E. Loyd.  Funeral will take place Wednesday June 14, at 1:30 p.m. from the family residence, 4145 Magnolia Avenue, to St. Peter’s Cemetery.  Friends invited to attend.

(Robert J. Loyd married Anna M. Pollman on 13 Aug 1890, in Madison Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN DIED THIS MORNING
Mr. T. E. Lee Passed Away After an Illness of Three Years Caused by Fall.
INJURED ANKLE BY FALL SARCOMO SET IN
Deceased Was Formerly Engaged in the Wall Paper Business and Came to Cairo from Paducah Twelve Years Ago.

Death relieved the sufferings of Mr. Thomas L. Lee, at 6:30 o’clock this morning, after an illness, which was the outcome of a fall, which he received on an icy pavement about three years ago.

His left ankle was injured by the fall and sarcomo and blood poison set in.  Everything possible was done to relieve the patient’s sufferings and to save his life.

About five weeks ago, it was found necessary to amputate his left leg at the knee, but this failed to restore the health of the patient and he passed away early this morning at St. Mary’s Infirmary.

The deceased is survived by his wife and one son, Will Lee, besides a sister, Mrs. Risk, living in Indiana, and a brother, Mr. James Lee, residing in Paducah.

Until the time of the accident, Mr. Lee was engaged in the wallpaper business on Eighth Street, and later removed to Washington Avenue near Twelfth Street.

Mr. Lee was a kind and loving husband and father and has a large number of friends, all of whom will regret his death and mourn his loss.

The deceased was a member of Alexander Lodge I. O. O. F. No. 224 who will have charge of the remains.

The remains were taken to Paducah this afternoon where they will be interred tomorrow afternoon in Oak Grove Cemetery with Odd Fellows honors in the family lot.

Mr. Lee formerly resided in Paducah, having come to Cairo about twelve years ago.

The deceased would have been 56 years old, had he lived until August 28th.  He resided with his wife and son at No. 215 Twelfth Street.
 
Mr. Gus Breysacker who came up to attend the funeral of his father has returned to his home at Marked Tree, Ark.
 
Wednesday, 14 Jun 1905:
Funeral Largely Attended—The funeral of Miss Winifred O’Shea was held yesterday forenoon from St. Joseph’s Church and was largely attended.  The members of the Sodality of St. Joseph’s Church besides the members of the class of Safford School of which she was a member attended in a body.  The floral pieces were many and beautiful.  Father Keefe delivered the address over the grave which was very solemn and impressive.
 
Thursday, 15 Jun 1905:
NOBLE WOMAN CLAIMED BY DEATH.
Mrs. Elizabeth Schmetztorff Passes Away After an Illness of Several Weeks.

The following is taken from the Los Angeles Herald, June 8:

Following an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Elizabeth Schmetztorff, a prominent member of the Rebekah Order, and one of the foremost charity and church workers of Los Angeles, died at the family home on South Grand Avenue Tuesday afternoon.

The deceased for the past four years since her arrival in Los Angeles had been an able worker of the congregation of the Broadway Christian Church and a host of friends and relatives mourn her loss.
The great number of floral offerings attested the esteem in which Mrs. Schmitzstorff was held by her associates.

A sad even connected with the death Mrs. Schmetztorff for that her eldest son, Rudolph, a well known newspaper advertising man of the southwest, was in Japan at the time of her illness and only reached Los Angeles several days before his mother’s death.

Mrs. Schmetztorff was born in Germany sixty years ago.  At the age of seven years, she was brought to America by her parents and lived first in St. Louis and later in Cairo, Ill., where she was married to her husband July 10, 1870.

A long work of sacrifice in behalf of her friends and children marked the life of this good woman.  Her husband died nearly twenty years ago and since that time until her children were grown the support of herself and her little ones was bravely borne by her.

A brother, Valentine Resch, of Cairo, her children, Mrs. D. C. McLarty, Rudolph F. Schmetztorff, of the Edward Silent Company of Los Angeles, Elsie Maris, Harry L., and Benjamin F., survive her.
 
Former Cairo Resident Dead—Mr. Timothy Gaffney, a former Cairo resident who will be remembered by some of the older residents of Cairo, died a few days ago at his home in Kansas City.  The deceased was 41 years of age and is survived by his wife and five children, the oldest of whom is twelve years.  The cause of his death was a blood clot on the brain, which resulted in a stroke of paralysis.  The deceased was a member of the Kansas City Fire Department and highly esteemed by his many friends in that city and the public generally.
 
Suicide of Insane—Samuel Rowans, aged about 31 years, committed suicide at the Southern Illinois insane asylum at Anna some time Friday night by hanging.  Rowan was last seen alive by an attendant Friday evening.  The next morning he was found hanging from an iron bar across his window.  He had secured a sheet and tore it into strips, furnishing himself with a rope.  This he tied at one end around his neck.  Rowan was sent to the asylum from Makanda one week ago.—Murphysboro Independent.
 
Serious Cutting—An I. C. engineer named Bobbitt residing in Jackson was this afternoon reported to have been badly cut about the throat at Mayfield, Ky., this morning by a negro brakeman, and is said to be dangerously wounded.  No particulars could be learned.  At the I. C. officers here the only information received was to the effect that Engineer Bobbitt, of Jackson, had his throat cut.—Jackson Sun
 
Suicide under Train—Peter Rutzman, about 33 years old, threw himself in front of an Iron Mountain engine pulling passenger train No. 6 at the union station in Little Rock yesterday and was horribly mutilated.  Papers on his body showed that he was a member of the coal miners’ union at Staunton, Ill.  Suicide was the coroner’s verdict.
 
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary A. Holmes, of St. Louis, occurred at Beech Grove Cemetery today, Wednesday.  Deceased was 86 years of age and was formerly for many years a resident of this city, having come here from Lexington, Ky., about 1856.  A number of friends of the family from this city attended the funeral.  Rev. Roland of Cairo conducted the funeral.
 
Died, Wednesday, June 7th, out near the Camp Ground, Mr. E. P. Emerson.  Mr. Emerson was one of our businessmen here (Dongola) until some time last winter, but on account of his health failing, he sold his business and moved out to the Camp Ground neighborhood.
 
Robert Penrod, age about 20 years, and his cousin, Clyde Penrod, age about 14 years, were both drowned last Saturday night in the Frederic Johnson Pond out in the Friendship neighborhood about four miles northeast of Dongola.  The boys had gone into the pond to bathe and the small boy could not swim.  The large boy was a good swimmer, but from all reports it seems that there was a log or raft in the pond and the boys were upon this raft and after floating out to where the water was about 12 or 15 feet deep, the small boy fell off or became frightened and jumped off the raft and went down and Robert, the large boy, jumped off to rescue his little cousin and both were drowned together.  It is supposed that when he got hold of the little fellow, that he clinched him so tight and in such a manner that he was unable to swim and both went down.  The pond was dragged for the bodies Saturday night, but they did not succeed in locating and raising the bodies until Sunday morning about 6 o’clock.  The boys were very highly respected in the community where they resided and this is a great shock to their parents and friends.  They were buried in Friendship Cemetery Sunday evening.

(Wilford M. Penrod married Olive C. Dayvault on 6 Mar 1890, in Union Co., Ill.  A marker in Friendship Cemetery near Dongola reads:  Clide E. son of Wilford & Olive C. Penrod Died June 11, 1905 Aged 12 Yrs., 6 Mos., & 13 Dys.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Friday, 16 Jun 1905:
Died from Injuries—Mrs. Mat. Baggott, of Ullin, who was thrown from a buggy a few days ago and seriously injured, died Wednesday.  The deceased was well known in Cairo.  The accident resulted from the bit in the horses’ mouth being thrown out, the deceased striking against a lamp post.
 
Monday, 19 Jun 1905:
Death from Snake Bite—A sad accident occurred near Creal Springs a few days ago, when the 14-year-old son of Mrs. William Landy was bitten by a copperhead snake and died from the effects a short time after.  The boy was fishing on Sugar Creek when he stepped on the snake’s tail.  It flew at him and struck him in the right foot, inflicting a terrible wound.  A physician was summoned, but he arrived too late and the young man died.  He was a boy well liked by everybody and it is a sad blow to his widowed mother—Marion Non-Partisan.
 
Mob Outwitted—The lynching of Charles Parker, the negro who seriously cut J. W. Bobbitt, an Illinois Central engineer, of Paducah, here Tuesday morning, was averted last night by the hasty removal of the prisoner to Louisville.  Sheriff Harris heard that a mob had formed for the purpose of lynching the negro, outwitted it by slipping the prisoner from jail and taking him to Louisville on the midnight train—Mayfield Democrat
 
Tuesday, 20 Jun 1905:
BODY FOUND IN THE OHIO RIVER.
Proved to Be the Remains of James Meehan, Sr.—Two Boys Found Same While Fishing.

Last evening, about 6:30 o’clock, while Albert DeBaun and Harry Stout, two boys, were fishing in the Ohio River near Twentieth Street, they noticed the body of a man floating down the river.

They threw out a line and caught the floater which proved to be the remains of Mr. James Meehan, Sr. The deceased, who had been missing from home since last Sunday, had in some manner fallen into the river and drowned.

Coroner McManus was notified and held an inquest over the remains.  There were no marks of violence found on his body and it is thought that he was sitting along the river, as was his custom, and that he either became ill or fell asleep and fell into the river.

The remains were removed to the undertaking rooms of Mrs. M. E. Feith and prepared for burial.
The deceased was 71 years of age and was a native of Ireland.  He came to this country in 1857 and after a short residence in Philadelphia removed to this city.

He is survived by his son, Mr. Thomas Meehan, and two daughters, Mrs. William Magner of this city, and Mrs. Charles Hewitt, of St. Louis.  His brother, Thomas Meehan, Sr., also survives him.  The deceased was an uncle of former alderman James Meehan.

The funeral was held this afternoon from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. William Magner, and the remains were taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.

(William M. Magner married Mary A. Meehan on 13 Nov 1889, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Charles W. Hewitt married Neelie Meehan on 25 Jul 1881, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Deaths at New Burnside—There was truly a harvest of deaths in our village last week, as at 1:00 a.m. Monday morning Grandma Murrow passed away after a lingering illness; next the babe above mentioned and the same day Miss Vialo Oliver, daughter of W. R. Oliver, died of consumption, making three in one week, an unusual experience for Burnside.  Mother Murrow died of paralysis and was in her 69th year.
 
Death of an Aged Pioneer—Mrs. Mary A. Holmes, one of the pioneers of Mound City, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. H. Bintliff, 5540 Clemens Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 1905, in the 87th year of her age.  In the fall of 1856, in company with her husband and small family, she came to Mound City, being one of the pioneers and almost the last.  Mr. Holmes came here with the Emporium Co., which founded the city, and it was practically a wilderness at that time.—Pulaski Enterprise.

(Ed H. Bentiff married Anna B. Holmes on 15 Nov 1875, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Damage Suit Filed—Attorney James E. Pope yesterday afternoon filed suit in the circuit court in behalf of his client, Mrs. Vesta McBride, against the Illinois Central Railroad for $15,000 damages.  Mrs. McBride is the mother of the late Robert McBride, an Illinois Central switchman, who was killed in the lower yards on January 31st, of this year.—Jackson Whig.
 
To Test Sanity of Murderess—Hon. Hal Corbett is now preparing to have an expert brought here for the purpose of testing the sanity of Mrs. Mary Brockwell, who has been convicted of killing her three little babies and given a life sentence in the penitentiary.  Their defense is that she is not sound mentally, therefore not responsible for the death of her children, and should be incarcerated in the lunatic asylum at Hopkinsville, where her husband has been for the last year or two.—Paducah Sun
 
BAD NEGRO DIES AT HANDS OF MOB
Slayer of Policeman Newman Taken from Jail and Hanged to a Tree.

Camden, Ark., June 20—A mob took from the jail this morning the negro who shot Policeman Newman and carried him across the river.  Incoming passengers saw the body of the negro dangling from a tree near the roadside, where the mob had hanged him.
 
Tellis Lentz is quite low with consumption and his folks are very anxious about him.  (Wetaug)
 
The infant child of Calvin Miller was found dead in bed Sunday morning.  It had been ailing with whooping cough.  (Wetaug)

(A marker in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Wetaug reads:  A. E., Ralph, Rora, The Children of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Miller.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Wednesday, 21 Jun 1905:
Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Woodard, after the funeral of their little son at the Mounds, came up and stayed over Sunday with their parents here (Dongola).
 
Capt. Ed Gilligan, of the Paducah baseball club, accompanied by his wife, left last night for Cincinnati to attend the funeral of Capt. Gilligan’s mother, who died in an infirmary there.  Mrs. Gilligan has been an invalid for sometime past, but her death was unexpected.  Captain Gilligan was yesterday notified of his mother’s death by a telegram during the first inning of the game, and immediately retired from the game.—Paducah Sun.

 

The infant child of Otis Woodward died Saturday morning of cholera infantum.  The funeral service was conducted from the Baptist church and the body was laid to rest in Beechwood Cemetery.  (Mounds)
 
Friday morning, Miss Flora Beauford, who was taken so suddenly ill Wednesday, died of the rather unusual disease of a stoppage of blood in the veins.  The funeral service was held from the Congregational church Saturday afternoon, conducted by Revs. J. E. Watt.  Miss Beauford was highly esteemed by all, who knew her and her death left a great sorrow in the hearts of many who were her friend.  The grief stricken mother and brothers and sisters have the hearty sympathy of all.  (Mounds)
 
Thursday, 22 Jun 1905:
Death of Richard Hill—A telegram was received yesterday from Mobile, Ala., announcing the death of Richard Hill, formerly of this city.  The sudden death was due to apoplexy.  The deceased is survived by a daughter, Miss Edith Hill, who resides with her mother, Mrs. Louisa Hill on Twenty-eighth Street.  The remains will be taken to Richmond, Ind., for interment.

(Richard C. Hill married Louisa H. Schofield on 8 Dec 1887, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
YOUNG GROOM KILLS HIS STEPFATHER.
Charles Adams of East Cape Girardeau Killed by Charles Parker
CORONER’S JURY EXONERATED PARKER
Parker Eloped with Adams’ Stepdaughter and Latter Attacked Him with a Knife When He Returned to Be Forgiven.

An elopement, which developed into a tragedy, occurred at East Cape Girardeau, Alexander County, Tuesday, when Charles Adams was killed by Charles Parker.

Parker had eloped with Miss Annie Smith, Adams’ stepdaughter.  After the wedding had been performed, they returned to Illinois, having crossed into Missouri, where the ceremony was performed, and went to the home of the girl’s parents to be forgiven.

Instead of parental forgiveness and blessing, which they had hoped to receive, they were treated with harsh and angry words, which finally led to the stepfather attacking the young man with a large knife.

Parker wanted to avoid trouble and ran out into the yard, but Adams followed him and with a rush attempted to cut him with the knife.

Parker seeing an ax on the ground, picked it up and warded off Adams’ blow.  In doing so, he struck the latter over the head with the sharp edge of the ax killing him instantly.

Coroner James McManus of Cairo received a along distance message about the affair from one of his deputies, Justice Grant Edmundson, of East Cape, and the latter summoned a jury and held the inquest.

The jury returned a verdict exonerating Parker from all blame contending that he had killed Adams in self-defense.


DEATH OF WELL KNOWN CITIZEN
Mr. C. E. Johnson of Thirty-third Street Died from Effects of Being Overcome by Heat.
WANDERED AWAY FROM HIS WORK
Yesterday Morning and Was Found Late in Afternoon above Villa Ridge in Unconscious Condition.

Mr. Charles E. Johnson, foreman of the emergency department of the Chicago Mill and Lumber Company, died very suddenly this morning at his home, No. 418 Thirty-third Street.

Saturday, Mr. Johnson was overcome by the heat while at his work at the Chicago Mill, but he did not tell the members of his family about it, nor his friends, and had not complained to them of feeling bad.

Yesterday morning he left his home at the usual hour to get to his work. He seemed to be feeling well, although he had complained to his wife of feeling a little nervous, but little was thought of this at the time.

About 9 o’clock Mr. Johnson called one of his men to him and told him to look after things, as he was going away to be gone a few minutes and would soon be back.

Nothing more was seen of Mr. Johnson during the day, and when it was learned that he had not gone to his home, it was feared that he had met with some accident about the mill.

A search was made over the premises, but the missing man could not be found.

About 6 o’clock a long distance telephone message to Hebsacker’s drug store, gave the information that Mr. Johnson had been found lying by the roadside about a mile and a half above Villa Ridge by two negroes who had taken him to the office of Dr. Royal at Villa Ridge.  Relatives were notified, as were also employees of the Chicago Mill.

Messrs. C. L. Berry and T. B. Farrin of the Chicago Mill, left for Villa Ridge on hearing the news and brought Mr. Johnson home on the 10:55 train.

He was taken to his home, No. 418 Thirty-third Street, where he died at 12:15 o’clock having never regained consciousness.

How the deceased reached Villa Ridge is a mystery.  Another mysterious incident in connection with the sad affair is that his gold watch and ring were missing when he was taken to Dr. Royal’s office.  Two negroes found him by the roadside and carried him into the town, but whether or not they stole the watch and ring is not known.  There were no marks of violence on deceased’s person to show that he had been assaulted.

Four doctors were called, but although they did everything in their power to restore the unconscious man to his normal health, it was of no avail.

The deceased is survived by his wife and four children, three daughters and one son.  They are Ethel, aged 17 years; Edna, aged 13 years; Clarence, aged 10 years; and Mable, aged 5 years.  He has a sister, Mrs. Culley B. McKnight, of No. 412 Thirty-fourth Street, and a half sister, Mrs. Lena Davis, who resides in California.

The deceased was 40 years of age last April.  He was a good Christian man and a kind and loving husband and father.  He was held in the highest esteem by his many friend and acquaintances and was a highly respected citizen.

His wife and little children are nearly prostrated over his sudden and untimely death, which was a severe shock to all his relatives and friends.

Mr. Johnson was born in Wakely County, Ky., but came to Cairo when 15 years of age and has resided here ever since.

A brother and sister of Mrs. Johnson are expected to arrive to attend the funeral, which will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Christian church at 2:00 o’clock.  The remains will be taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment.
 
Two Men Killed in Pitched Battle—Another desperate tragedy was enacted in this county last Saturday about 4 o’clock when Charles Booth and Cleveland Parrott were instantly killed and Charles Vanderpool dangerously wounded.  The trouble grew out of the time worn cause—a woman.  The parties above mentioned accompanied by Mrs. Booth and three children and Kate Butler were on a fishing trip down the river.—Poplar Bluff Citizen
 
Attempted to Commit Suicide—Mrs. Mary Bailey, of 859 Broadway, was called to Metropolis, Ill., this morning by the critical condition of her sister, Mrs. Henry Johnson, who while despondent from ill health, attempted suicide this morning by slashing her throat three times with a razor.  Mrs. Johnson is the wife of a well-known grocer and has been an invalid for fourteen years, but not confined to her bed all the time.  She suffers from some kind of nervous malady and attempted suicide about a year and a half ago.  She has also been in the asylum, but was believed to have greatly improved in mind and body.—Paducah Sun
 
Free Man for Fifteen Minutes—William Singelton, who murdered Hal Munal, at Caruthersville, Mo., was pardoned last Friday by Gov. Beckham, of Kentucky, for housebreaking.  Singleton was convicted of housebreaking some time ago and was condemned to two years in the penitentiary of Kentucky.  He was pardoned by Gov. Beckham that he might stand trial for the murder, which he had committed.  As he stepped into the open air from the prison a free man, it was 11:30 o’clock.  The officials from Caruthersville were present to serve the papers to summon him to trial for the murder.—Exchange
 
Most Atrocious Murder of Aged Man—Raining blow after blow upon his aged victim’s head, Allen Duke, aged 30, a farmhand, assaulted and killed Thomas J. Snider, better known as “Keno” Snider, 93 years old, Sunday morning at the home of Henry Imhoff, four miles northwest of this city (Murphysboro).  Snider was lying dead in a pool of blood when Mr. Imhoff, who was only 60 yards from the old shop in which the crime was committed, reached his side.  Duke at once went to the Imhoff home nearby and submitted to arrest without resistance when Sheriff Thorp arrived three quarters of an hour after the murder had been reported.  He claims self-defense.  The claim of self defense, from a man whose age and senility made him as harmless as a young child is given no credence and no motive is known for the heinous crime.  Those who have known Duke longest and who have been associated with him say he is insane, although his rationality on all subjects is apparent.  The murdered man had been a familiar figure about this city and county for the past 40 years.  For 16 years he had lived on the charity of Mr. Imhoff with small assistance from the county.  Always light hearted and carefree he was a favorite with the children of the family.  For several years past his eyesight had failed him and it was only by getting very close to an object that he could distinguish it.  He always recognized his friends and acquaintances by their voices.  His physical condition, however, was otherwise good and chances were for several years more of life, notwithstanding his extreme age.—Murphysboro Independent
 
FUNERAL NOTICE
Died, Thursday Morning, June 22, Charles E. Johnson.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, June 23.  Remains will be taken from the family residence, No. 418 Thirty-third Street, at 1 o’clock p.m. for the Christian church, where services will be held at 2 o’clock.  Funeral train will leave foot of Eighteenth Street at 2:45 p.m. for Beech Grove Cemetery.

Friends of the family are invited to attend.
 
Friday, 23 Jun 1905:

Will Apply for Pardon—Al Brown, the youngest of the three Brown brothers of Olive Branch, who were sentenced to a term in the Chester penitentiary for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Miles Coleman about four years ago, has made application for a pardon.  The matter will come before the State Board of Pardons at the July session.  Judge W. S. Dewey is Brown’s attorney.  Brown was sentenced to serve 20 years in the penitentiary for his part of the crime, while his older brothers, Columbus better known as “Lum,” and Harmon were each given a life sentence.
 
Death of James Barry—James Barry died at his home on Thirty-third Street yesterday morning after an illness of several months’ duration of consumption.  He was unmarried and 31 years of age.  He formerly was employed at Langan’s planing mill.  A short time ago he sent to Arizona to seek benefit for his health but failed to improve.  The deceased is survived by two brothers, John Barry, of St. Louis, and Charles Barry, of Guthrie, Okla.
 
Funeral of Charles Johnson—The funeral of Charles E. Johnson was held this afternoon from the Christian church.  The remains were taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.  The funeral was largely attended by the many friends of the deceased.
 
BROTHER OF J. A. NAUGLE DEAD.
Was One of the Victims of the Railroad Accident on the Lake Shore Road.

One of the victims of the Lake Shore disaster was Mr. E. E. Naugle, brother of Mr. J. A. Naugle, of Guaymas, Mexico.  Mr. Naugle was president of the Naugle Tie Company of Chicago.

Mrs. J. A. Naugle will attend the funeral as soon as she learned of the arrangements.
 
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Williams, of No. 810 Twenty-fifty Street, died yesterday morning of meningitis after a short illness.  The baby was six months old.  The remains were taken to Murphysboro this afternoon for burial.
 
Family Heirloom Worth Preserving.—William Mathews has an old vest, a family heirloom, which Mr. Mathews values very highly and properly so.  It was worn by his great uncle, Captain Hill, in the Battle of Tippecanoe, Nov. 5th, 1811.  In this battle, Captain Hill was killed by an Indian and the bloodstains on it were visible for many years.  The age of the relic is shown by the old-fashioned cloth covered buttons and the back which is made from homespun cotton cloth.—Metropolis Herald.
 
Death of an Old Citizen—Lawrence Patton Rasor died at his home Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock of enlargement of the heart.  Mr. Rasor had been in failing health for nine months, but had been confined to his bed only since Saturday.  He was 65 years of age and was born in Paducah March 26, 1840.  He was a son of the late Dr. George F. Rasor, of this city.  He was married in this city November 15, 1876, to Miss Cornelia Davis.  She survives him with two children, Lawrence Rasor, Jr., of Paducah, and Mrs. Louis Hollis, of Fort Worth, Texas.—Paducah News-Democrat
 
Engineer J. W. Bobbitt, who was badly cut by Charles Parker, a negro, at Mayfield, is able to sit up at the Illinois Central hospital here, and it is thought that he will be sufficiently recovered to go to Mayfield the latter part of the week to appear at the trial of the negro.—Paducah Sun
 
Coroner’s Jury Returns Verdict of Murder—Roy Chamberlain, who had been hovering between life and death ever since he was shot on June 3rd, died Monday morning.  Tuesday morning the coroner issued a mittimus to the sheriff and directed that he “safely keep the prisoners Walter E. Cullom and William J. Cullom, until duly discharged by the process of law.”  Their trial will be held at the October term of Circuit court.—Herald Enterprise, Golconda.
 
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. C. E. Johnson desires to express for herself and her children their deep gratitude and appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown them by their many friends in their great bereavement.
 
Monday, 26 Jun 1905:
JOHN CANTWELL DIES OF INJURIES
Which He Received in Big Four Wreck Over a Year Ago.—Funeral Tomorrow.

The many friends of Mr. John Cantwell, son of the late Nicholas Cantwell, of Fiftieth Street, were shocked to learn of his death, which occurred Saturday evening, about 7:30 o’clock.

On June 9, 1905, Mr. Cantwell was thrown from the cab of a Big Four switch engine when the latter jumped the track near Twenty-fifth Street in the wreck in which Engineer George Gibson and Engine Foreman John Brewster were killed.

Mr. Cantwell complained of a sprained back, but he was able to get about and little was thought of the injuries he sustained at the time.  Former Engineer Sam Wessinger was also in the wreck, but jumped out in time to save his life.

Mr. Cantwell’s condition gradually grew worse until it developed that he had broken three ribs and was injured internally.  His spine was also affected and he was partially paralyzed.  Since that time he has been an invalid and unable to work, growing weaker all the time.

A few weeks ago he took a trip to California in hope that he might be relieved of his sufferings, but was only slightly benefited.

Saturday he became worse and died as stated about 7:30 o’clock in the evening.

The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Emma Cantwell, for sisters, Mrs. F. M. Harrell, Mrs. Fred Cox, of this city, and Mrs. Will Halley, and Mrs. Burford, of Louisville, Ky.  Three brothers also survive him.  They are George Cantwell, Edward Cantwell, and Robert Cantwell.

The deceased was a well-known young man and held in the highest  esteem by all his friends and his untimely death is deeply regretted by all whom knew him, but find consolation in the fact that his sufferings are now over.

The deceased was 27 years old.

The wreck in which the deceased was injured was caused by rotten ties and a broken fishplate, which allowed the rails to spread, derailing the engine and cars.  Mr. Cantwell was fireman of the ill-fated engine.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the house and the remains taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.  Rev. Scarritt, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will officiate.

(Nicholas Cantwell married Emma L. Yocum on 2 Sep 1869, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Francis Marion Harrell married Maude Edna Cantwell on 19 Sep 1899, in Saline Co., Ill.  Stonewall J. Burford married Eva M. Cantwell on 19 Mar 1890, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Seeking Pardon for Lewis Thomas—Lewis Thomas, the one-armed negro boy who was sentenced to be hanged by the Alexander County circuit court and whose sentence was commuted to life imprisonment by Gov. Tanner, is moving for a pardon.  Through his attorney, J. Gray Lucas, of Chicago, he will ask the board of pardons to give him his liberty.
 
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Stout died Thursday after several weeks’ illness.  The service was conducted at the home of Mrs. Stout’s parents when the child died.  Rev. T. Edwards officiated.  Interment in the Richmond Cemetery.  (Mounds)
 
Tuesday, 27 Jun 1905:
Funeral of John Cantwell—The funeral of John Cantwell was held from the family residence on Fiftieth Street this afternoon and the remains were taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.  Rev. J. A. Scarritt conducted the funeral, and the familiar hymns, which were so dear to his father, and which were sung at his funeral five months ago, were again sung by the members of the Presbyterian choir.  The pallbearers were young men who had been companions of the deceased in his boyhood.  A large number of beautiful flowers were the gift of friends of the family.
 
Former Policeman Dead—Hill Wright, a former colored policeman, and well known among his race, died yesterday.
 
Door Fell from Passing Train—John Harkey, a negro section foreman of the Illinois Central railroad, was killed and three white men, Dan Greenfield, Virgil Carter and another whose name could not be learned, were injured by the door of a passing freight train falling on them at Garrison Creek trestle, six miles above Paducah this afternoon.—Paducah Sun
 
Death of Prominent Citizen—J. B. Kimball, of Metropolis, died recently at the hospital here, where he had been for several months.  His son, John Kimball, of Metropolis, came for the remains and took them to Murphysboro for interment.  The deceased has been sheriff of Jackson County and served the government a number of years as revenue collector.  He suffered a stroke of paralysis about one year ago, which affected the brain.  He leaves a wife and several children.—Anna Talk
 
APPEARS TO BE COLD-BLOODED MURDER
If Testimony Is True, The Murder of George Adams Was Without Provocation.
CHARLES PARKS HELD FOR THE CRIME
Was Given Preliminary Hearing This Afternoon Before Judge Ross—Parks’ Story Contradicted.

If the testimony is true, which was given this afternoon in Judge Ross’ court at the preliminary hearing of Charles Parks, who is charged with the murder of George Adams, at East Cape Girardeau last Tuesday, the case is simply a cold-blooded murder.

A number of witnesses were examined, the most important of whom for the prosecution was Mrs. Adams, wife of the deceased murdered man.

After the witnesses had all been examined, the court announced that Parks would be held to await the action of the grand jury at the next term of circuit court.  Being unable to give bond, Parks was committed back to jail.

John Smith, the first witness to be examined, stated that Parks and Adams had some difficulty in which Adams swore at Parks and threatened to take his daughter, whom Parks had married, back home.  In a scuffle which followed,Parks picked up an ax and struck Adams three times, killing him with the third blow.  After Parks had done this, Smith said that Parks turned to Mrs. Adams and said:  “There’s your man, take him.”

Stokey Bolen was the next to testify.  He said that he had not seen the affair, but had arrived after it had happened.  He examined Adams’ head and saw where he had been struck on the left side of the head with a blunt instrument.  He said that he afterward overheard John Smith say to Parks:  “You ought not to have killed that man.  If it wasn’t so much trouble, I could clear you.”

Mr. Bolen said that Parks remarked when asked the question by Mr. Bolen as to where they were going to bury Adams, “I don’t give a ___.  They can drag him out, sprinkle some sand on him and let the buzzards eat him, for all I care.”

Miss Phoebe Smith, who testified, stated that Parks had gone to the porch and picked up an ax and went towards Adams, that Adams had not made any steps at all toward Parks.  He struck Adams three times.  The first blow in the left breast or stomach, the second blow in the back which staggered him and the third blow was struck after Adams had  fallen.  The third blow struck Adams in the head and killed him.

Mrs. Adams then testified saying that there had been no ill feeling between the two men at all as had been stated.  The whole trouble started from an incident in the road.  Mr. Adams’ wagon was blocking the road and Parks asked him to move.  This angered Adams and he asked who was driving and that he would take his daughter back if Parks got gay.

Parks stated that he would take his wife to the house and come back and attend to him.  He let his wife get out of the buggy and when he stepped out Mr. Adams grabbed hold of his collar.

Parks jerked loose and went to the porch, where he picked up an ax and came back and dealt Mr. Adams the three fatal blows.

Mrs. Adams stated that her husband did not have his hand in his pockets at all and had made no threats about killing Parks.

Mrs. Adams stated that Parks told her after the murder that he hated to kill her husband, but he was no more than a grog.

Parks was called upon to testify and told a story that contradicted those of the witnesses.  He claimed as was stated in The Citizen several days ago, that Adams had the ax and was about to strike him, when he warded off the blow and killed him.

The court concluded that the evidence was strong enough to hold him responsible for the crime and he was held without bond.

 

Mr. William Carey, who was in this city to attend the funeral of Mr. C. E. Johnson, has returned to his home at Paducah.
 
Wednesday, 28 Jun 1905:
FIVE MEN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
On a Farm at Charles, Mo., Early This Morning, During Severe Storm.
ONE MAN FELL DEAD, FOUR INJURED
Deceased’s Name was Stuart and His home Was at Mt. Vernon, Indiana.

Charleston, Mo., June 28.—A severe electrical and rainstorm passed over this city early this morning.  Several public buildings were struck by lightning and more or less damage done.

On a farm near Charleston, five men who had been threshing, sought shelter in a tent during the rain.  Lighting struck the tent, instantly killing one of the men named Stuart, whose home was in Mt. Vernon, Ind., and seriously injuring the others.  One is probably fatally injured.
 
Mr. W. F. Simon and wife and child left last night for Springfield, Ill., in answer to a telegram announcing the serious illness of his aged mother.
  
Thursday, 29 Jun 1905:
Life Term for Murder of Father—Charles Dunn pleaded guilty before Judge Duncan here to the murder of his father, W. R. Dunn, at their home in Goreville Township last February and was given a life sentence at hard labor in the state prison.  Dunn has been in the penitentiary before.—Vienna Times
 
German Killed By Lightning—Aaron Egbert, an aged farmer residing seven miles northwest of Vergennes, was struck by lightning and instantly killed about 3 o’clock Monday afternoon, while at work about his farm.

Egbert was about 76 years of age.  For the past thirty years he had resided on the place where he was killed.  Mr. Egbert has always been in robust health and always managed his farm work despite his advanced age.  He was well known in the northwestern part of Jackson County.—Murphysboro Independent.
 
The friends of the family were shocked to hear that Mrs. Samuel Hayden died on Tuesday of this week after an illness of but a few hours of convulsions.  Mr. Hayden lives on his farm on the Meridian Road in Valley Recluse.  Mrs. Hayden was Miss Maud Curry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Curry, who reside near Eastwood.  The bereaved ones will have the sympathy of a large number of friends as they are widely and favorably known. 


Horrible Murder—Head Beaten into Pulp.—Walter Brown, aged 24, is dead and Ed Marable, colored, is in jail charged with murder, as a result of twenty cents and a few drinks of whiskey.
Saturday night Brown, who drove a coal wagon, and had been at Eighth and Campbell streets, was picked up in an unconscious condition and taken in his home at Eighth and Campbell streets.  It was decided to take Brown to the city hospital for an operation and he was taken there about 8 o’clock yesterday morning.  He died in fifteen minutes and before the operation could be performed.  At that time it was not known how he was hurt.

It was decided to hold a post mortem and City Physician Bass and County Physician Pendley cut down to the skull.  They found that although there was not a mark or other sign of injury in the outside of the head, the skull was crushed almost as an eggshell.

Officer Churchill started Sunday morning at Maxon’s Mill he saw Marable going down the railroad track and the officer rode in ahead of him and affected his arrest, Marable not attempting to get away when he saw the officer had him cornered.—Paducah Sun
 
Fine Men Killed in Duel—J. W. Spink, an I. C. freight conductor running out of Fulton, and his brother-in-law, J. J. Walters, a piano tuner, late of Ripley, Tenn., engaged in a fatal pistol duel at Spink’s home in Fulton Saturday night, and both men and Walters’ two-week-old child are dead, the result of the duel which was fought in a room where both men’s wives were confined in bed.

The duel was the result of a quarrel over money.  Spink lost $108 several weeks ago and it is claimed that Walters took it.  They had had a few words on several occasions but never came to blows or threatened each other until Saturday night.

Both men died within a few minutes after having emptied the contents of their pistols into each other and the Walters child which was critically ill, passed away two hours later.—Fulton Leader
 
Friday, 30 Jun 1905:
Death of Lucius Skinner—Senator Warder received a message today announcing the death in New Mexico of Mr. Lucius Skinner, husband of his niece, Mrs. Elizabeth Parks Skinner, daughter of the late Judge S. G. Parks, of DuQuoin.  Mr. Skinner was a prominent and successful businessman and banker of DuQuoin.  He was stricken with bronchial disease a few months ago and had removed to the south in the hope of regaining his health.  The funeral will take place at DuQuoin Sunday, Senator and Mrs. Warder will attend.
 
Death of Old Citizen—Michael Cahill, one of Cairo’s oldest citizen, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home, No. 311 Twenty-first Street, after an illness of several months.  His death was the result of Bright’s disease.  The deceased was 70 years of age and had resided in this city for twenty-five years.  His wife survives him and also two sons, Messrs. Peter and M. J. Cahill, the latter of Greenville, Miss.  Two sisters and a brother also survive him.  They are Mrs. Timothy Gorman and Mrs. Ann Kiley, of this city, and Mr. Patrick Cahill of this city.  The funeral was held this afternoon and was largely attended.  The remains were taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.

Monday, 3 Jul 1905:
KIND CHRISTIAN WOMAN PASSES TO HER REWARD
Mrs. Katherine Simon of Springfield, Ill., Mother of Alderman W. F. Simon of Cairo, Died Monday.

Springfield News:  Quite unexpectedly, although she had been ill for some time, Mrs. Katherine Simon, the wife of Prof. John Simon, of the Concordia College, died Monday at 6 o’clock in the evening at the age of 65 years, 6 months and 25 days.  She was the daughter of Mr. John George Anweiller and his wife, Margaretha and was born in Monroe County, Michigan, April 13th, she was united in marriage to John Simon, with whom she spent 47 years of happy life, in which God gave her ten children, of whom three are dead and several living.

Mrs. Simon was a faithful, beloved wife, a loving mother and untiring in her homemaking.  She was good to the poor and suffering.  Never did a needy person seek aid in vain at her door.  Since her childhood she was a faithful member of the German Lutheran church.  In 1881 she came with her husband to Springfield, he being called as professor at Concordia College.  July 22, 1904, she was stricken with paralysis.  In the last few days, however, she has been gaining and feeling so well that her family were sustaining hopes of renewed health, but Monday evening at 6 o’clock again she was stricken unexpectedly this time at the heart.  With the words of a prayer by her husband she went to sleep, quiet and still and calm in her religion, just as she had lived.  Her children are John Simon, of Arcadia, Mich., Henry Simon, of Detroit, William Simon, of Cairo, Ill., Dr. Edward Simon, of this city, and Mrs. Fred Yazell, Mrs. Anton Piper and Mrs. Hedig Vose, of this city.  She leaves also her husband, one sister in Wisconsin, and two brothers in Michigan, eight grandchildren and many relatives.

The remains were interred in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
 
Thursday, 6 Jul 1905:
INJURED IN SHAM BATTLE—DIED
Earnest Waterman, of Mounds, Aged 15 Years, Passed Away at 6 O’clock This Morning.

Ernest Waterman, of Mounds, a lad of 15 years, died about 6 o’clock this morning from injuries which he received about a week ago while engaged in a sham battle with a number of other boys.  The boys had found a lot of empty shells and were shooting them at one another and as one of them explained afterward, “were repeating the Japanese-Russian war.”

Waterman was hit in the side with one of the shells which was loaded with powder and died from the injury this morning.
 
Killed at a Dance—At a dance at Big Opening, New Madrid County, Saturday night, Mart Parham, shot in the head and killed Richard NelsonParham was in charge of the dance and floor and the men became involved in a quarrel.  Both men were armed.  At the preliminary Tuesday, Parham gave bond for $1,500 to appear at the text term of the New Madrid County Circuit Court for trial.—New Madrid Democrat.
 
Body Well Preserved after 43 Years Interment—A body buried without embalming forty-three years ago and as well preserved today as when it was buried is an unusual case for this section of the country.  The body was that of Col. John H. White, who was killed at Fort Donelson, on February 15th, 1862, and his body was brought to Carbondale for interment.  It was disinterred about fifteen years ago and brought to this city.—Free Press

(His marker in Woodlawn Cemetery at Carbondale reads:  John H. White Died Feb. 15, 1862 Lt. Col. 31 Ill. Inf.—Darrel Dexter)
 
M. & O. Brakeman Killed—Lon Perkins, a former brakeman on the Mobile & Ohio, was shot and killed at Pittsburg, Tenn., by Harris Leeth.  The killing was the result of a difficulty.  A reporter for The Sun upon inquiry about Perkins finds that he ran out of Jackson a short time, but was later transferred to run out of Cairo north.—Jackson Sun.
 
The people of this community (Wetaug) were rudely shocked last Saturday evening to learn of the death of Mrs. John Gleason that occurred about 6 o’clock from heart disease.  There was appearance of a storm coming and she went out in the yard to bring some clothing from the line, as she stepped on the porch with her burden she sank down in a faint.  Dr. Pickle and her husband were immediately summoned, but their efforts to revive her were unavailing and she died in a few minutes.  Mrs. Helen Gleason was born and reared in vicinity of Ullin and had lived in Wetaug twenty-five years.  No woman was more highly respected than she.  Her elegant home in town and the family she has reared testify eloquently to  her worth.  She leaves three sons, George, James and Harry and one daughter, Mrs. Maggie Bastian, a husband, who was devoted to her one sister, Mrs. A. W. Brown, of Ullin, and an aged mother who has long passed the scriptural limit of life, but who keenly feels the loss of her favorite daughter, Helen.  Interment was made at the Anna Cemetery.  One of the most pleasant and best-arranged homes in the county is now desolate and the sorrowing family have the sympathy of everyone in their trouble.

(John Gleason married Helen James on 20 Feb 1878, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Eugene A. Bostian married Maggie Gleason on 28 Aug 1895, in Union Co., Ill.  A. W. Brown married Alice James on 16 Oct 1871, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:  Helen E. wife of John Gleason Born Jan. 23, 1857 Died July 1, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Died at the Hale Sanitarium Wednesday morning, June 28, Albert Hess Williams, of this place (Dongola), age 40 years.  Interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery here Thursday, June 29th.
 
Died, Monday, July 3rd, an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lentz.  Interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
 
Friday, 7 Jul 1905:
FUNEAL OF FREDERICK STICHER

The funeral of Frederick Sticher was held this afternoon and the remains taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment.  The funeral was largely attended by the friends of the deceased.  The floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful.
 
Saturday, 8 Jul 1905:
Sudden Death of Heart Failure—Harry W. Neff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Neff, of No. 428 Thirty-fourth Street, died very suddenly about 1 o’clock this morning of heart failure at his home.  The deceased was stricken suddenly while asleep and his parents were awakened by his cries.  They rushed to his room where he was found to be in a precarious condition and died a few minutes later.  The deceased was a young man of excellent character and was nearly 21 year of age.  He possessed a quiet disposition and when not working, spent most of his time at home.  He was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad Company and was a member of the Railway Mail Clerk’s Union.  He was a young man who commanded the respect of those who knew him and had a wide circle of friends who will deeply regret his untimely death. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon and the remains taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.

             (His marker in Cairo City Cemetery reads:  Harry W. son of Peter & K. Neff Born Aug. 6, 1884 Died July 8, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Tuesday, 11 Jul 1905:
Horrible Accident at Mound City—A horrible accident occurred at Mound City yesterday afternoon about 2 o’clock which caused the death of Fred DummDumm was employed as head sawyer at the O. L. Bartlett Hoop Factory.  He was standing on the log carriage which is moved by a powerful spring, adjusting the guides on a large circular saw, when in some manner the carriage was sprung.  Dumm’s right foot and leg was crushed and he was also injured internally.  He died at 4 o’clock.  Mrs. Dumm who is ill with consumption is in a precarious condition as a result of being told of her husband’s fate.  The funeral will be held tomorrow.
 
Our people have not recovered from the shock given them by the horrible murder of a little three-year-old child, near Hazlewood, about three miles north of this place (Barlow, Ky.), on the 28th of June.  The account given in The Citizen was in error in some particulars.  The man’s name is Wesmolan, who is an ignorant, vicious person, with no more idea of respectability and character than the instinct of a “good coon dog” might suggest.  His wife is in the same class.

At the examining trial in Wickliffe, 5th, so strong was the circumstantial evidence incriminating the stepfather and mother of the little girl that threat of lynching both were publicly made, the prevalent opinion being that it was cold-blooded murder committed by one or the other of the acused.  A warrant was issued for the woman, but before it could be served her brother skipped out with her.  We learn that Judge Moore, who tried the case, had the prisoner removed to another county for safekeeping.  He was held without bail to appear before the grand jury.  That body will now but prove the foul crime to its depths and from all accounts can secure proof to convict both.  There is not a particle of doubt in the mind of the public that both are guilty of the most horrible and brutal murder ever committed in the county.
 
Probably Fatally Shot—Deputy Sheriff Horace Cowell was probably fatally shot on his farm near Charleston yesterday afternoon about two o’clock by his pistol falling out of his scabbard and striking a plow beam.  It was discharged and a 38-caliber bullet struck him on the left side of the pit of the stomach and was cut out of his neck near the left shoulder.—Charleston Courier.
 
WILL BURY JUDGE MULKEY THURSDAY
Last Sad Rites to Be Held Over Veteran Jurist at Metropolis.

At 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon the remains of the late Judge John H. Mulkey will be laid at rest at Metropolis.  It is likely that a number of the members of the Cairo bar will attend the funeral to pay their last act of respect to the departed.

Judge Mulkey died at 6 o’clock Sunday evening at his home in Metropolis.  He had been in failing health for some time, and it had been feared by his friends for some time that he could not long survive.

Judge Mulkey was 81 years of age.  A native of Kentucky, he came to Illinois with his parents while a boy and they settled in Franklin County.  He served in the Mexican War, taught school on his return home, and studied law and was admitted to practice in 1857 in Perry County.  In 1860 he came to Cairo and soon after was made judge of the court of common pleas.  During the Civil War period, he had changed his residence to Jonesboro and served on the circuit bench.  He held court in this county, and the records at the court house show that he presided during the year 1864 and 1865, how much longer we are unable to learn.  He was elected to the supreme bench of the state in 1879 and served for one term of nine years, when he was succeeded by Judge Baker.

Judge Mulkey was at one time a law partner of Judge Baker, and later was a member of the from of Mulkey, Lineager and Lansden.

Since his retirement from the bench Judge Mulkey has lived quietly at his home at Metropolis.
Judge Mulkey made a wide reputation for himself as a lawyer and jurist.

Judge Mulkey is survived by his two sons, William C. Mulkey, of East St. Louis, and C. L. V. Mulkey, of Metropolis, and one daughter, Vera.  Attorney Angus Leek and Dr. J. H. Davis, of Cairo, were related to him.
 
Arthur Hardin, colored, night watchman at the Big Fill, two miles north of here (Cache) was killed by an I. C. train last Tuesday morning.  Indications are that he went to sleep on the track.  His head was completely severed and ground into a pulp, also the right foot and right hand was cut off.
 
Mrs. Will Poole, of Calvert City, Ky., and Mr. A. Parker of Doniphan, Mo., were called here (Mill Creek) last week on account of the serious illness and death of their brother, N. E. Cullum.

(William H. Poole married Maude Mary Cullum.  D. Allison Parker married Fannie E. Cullum on 4 Oct 1893, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Wednesday, 12 Jun 1905:
The terrible accident Monday afternoon at the Bartlett Hoop Factory that terminated in the speedy death of Fred Dumm, called forth the profound sympathy of all of out people (Mound City).  His age was 28 years and he leaves an invalid wife who cannot survive him many weeks at best, and a seven-year-old daughter.  He has been working for Mr. Bartlett only about five days, in the capacity of head sawyer.  At the time of the accident he was engaged in adjusting a log on the carriage and by some means got his foot caught and before he could disengage his foot the carriage jammed him very near the saw, when his brother saw his dangerous situation and ran to his assistance, but he had received his fatal injuries.  He was promptly conveyed to Dr. Whitaker’s office and Dr. Boswell of Mounds was summoned to assist Dr. Whiteaker in ministering to the unfortunate man.  But besides the ugly wound in his right ankle, it was determined that he had sustained internal injuries for which no remedy could be applied, and in less than two hours ended his suffering.  The funeral Wednesday afternoon was largely attended, there being three coaches on the I. C. railroad, one furnished by O. L. Bartlett and one by A. W. Williamson and F. J. Kierney.  Funeral obsequies conducted by Rev. A. J. Littell.  Besides his wife and child he leaves two brothers, two sisters and an aged father.
 
Mr. M. Lawler received the saw news yesterday of the death of his sister, Mrs. James Flynn, of Marion, Ind.  She died from a stroke of paralysis.  The deceased was an aunt of Alderman W. J. Lawler.
 
Thursday, 13 Jul 1905:
MOUND CITY BOY KILLED AT MARISSA.
Jesse M. Gains Run Over and Killed by Freight Train Tuesday.
REMAINS REACHED MOUND CITY TODAY
And Funeral Was Held This Afternoon with Interment at National Cemetery.—Deceased Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Gains.

Jesse M. Gains, a former Mound City boy, was killed at Marissa, Ill., last Tuesday by an Illinois Central freight train.  He was cut in two and his right arm was severed from his body.  The remains reached Mound City this morning and the funeral was held this afternoon, with interment at the National Cemetery.  Rev. A. J. Littell, pastor of the Methodist church, had charge of the obsequies.

The deceased was 29 years of age and a son of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Gains.  He served two years in the Spanish American War serving his country in the Philippine Islands.  He was a member of Company F, First Tennessee Regiment.

The deceased was a painter by trade and was a member of the Painters’ Union of East St. Louis.
He was well known in this city and had a large number of friends who will regret his untimely death.

(Jesse M. Gaines, a corporal in the U.S. Army, died 11 Jul 1905, and was buried at Mound City National Cemetery, Section F grave 4681D.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ridenhour, age 18 years.  Funeral services at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. F. Kiest.  Interment in I. O. O. F. Cemetery.

(William H. Ridenhour married Sarah A. Carter on 15 Jan 1865, in Union Co., Ill.  A marker in I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola reads:  Elmer A. Ridenhour Born May 2, 1887 Died July 10, 1905.  A precious one from us has gone; A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled.  Although the body slumbers here The soul is safe in heaven.—Darrel Dexter)
 
The wife of James Solomon died Monday and was buried here (Delta) Tuesday.  She was sick only a short time.

(This may be the wife of James R. Solomon, who married Martha Stages on 10 Feb 1890, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Infant Child Dead—The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Garner, of Union and Elm streets, died last night and the remains were taken to Villa Ridge for burial this afternoon.
 
S. E. Black Dead—Mr. S. E. Black, better known as “Shell” Black, died at Bird’s Point, Mo., today of heart failure.  He was unmarried and until recently was check clerk at the Big Four freight depot.  He was about 50 years of age and roomed at 715 Washington Avenue, over George Koehler’s store.
 
Friday, 14 Jul 1905:
THREE KILLED ON ELLEN N. WRECK.

McLeansboro, Ill., July 15.—Two freight trains on the Louisville and Nashville collided head on this morning near Epworth, Ind.  Lorin Coker, of McLeanville, and the engineer and fireman were killed.
 
Remains Shipped to Cincinnati—The remains of Mr. Shelley C. Black, who died at St. Mary’s Infirmary early yesterday morning, were shipped to Cincinnati today, where the deceased’s mother resides.
 
Death of Rev. Weiland—Rev. Frank Weiland, former pastor of the Christian church of this city, died Thursday at Thomas, Okla., of consumption.  The deceased was 28 years of age.  Rev. Weiland came to Cairo over a year ago and accepted the pastorate of the Christian church here.  He was a thorough scholar of the Bible and a fluent and entertaining speaker.  He was active and energetic and with him as a leader, the church took on new life.  He was taken ill and remained at St. Mary’s Infirmary here for some time, and finally went to Texas in hopes that his health would be benefited.  The deceased was greatly beloved by his congregation and friends in this city who will deeply regret his untimely death.
 

Monday, 17 Jul 1905:
HELD FUNERAL OF COL. G. M. ALDEN
Rev. B. Y. George Officiated at Services at Lancaster, Texas, Thursday.
PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE TO THE DECEASED
Former Cairo Pastor Tells of Early History of the Town Where His Parents Formerly Resided.

Lancaster, Texas, July 14, 1905
To the Citizen:

It will interest Cairo people to know that yesterday I conducted funeral services in honor of Col. G. M. Alden.  He came here from Cairo nearly ten years ago.  His wife died here several years ago.  His sons, Leon, of Dallas, and Wilbur, of Barham, Louisiana, were with him at his death.  These are the only children of Mr. and Mrs. Alden.  There are a number of grandchildren, one of whom, Nannie, the daughter of Leon, is married to Mr. Grier, who was here at the funeral.  Their home is Anna, Texas, not far north of Dallas, as this town is not far south of it.

Mr. and Mrs. Alden maintained the same high Christian character here as in Cairo and were active in church work, in the promotion of the temperance and in other lines of effort for the betterment of the world.  Their memory is greatly revered.  The Odd Fellows conducted the services of the grave yesterday.  Mr. Alden retained his membership in the Cairo Lodge.

Lancaster is the place to which my parents came in 1861, when I was a student at Princeton, N.J.  Some portion of the family has been here ever since.  A. Bledsoe, whose wife was my aunt, came from Missouri about 1846 and founded the town, naming it for his native place in Kentucky, and laying it out upon the same absurd plan of a square with streets coming from the four points of the compass, and with closed corner.

Uncle A. (That big letter was all the given name he had) became quite unpopular by standing for the Union during the war and being a Republican afterward, but now his memory is held in great honor by Texans of all parties, because of the heroic conduct by which he is said to have defeated a scheme to rob the state of six million dollars.  His signature as comptroller was necessary and that signature could not be obtained by cajolery, bribery, or intimidation.  The grand old man died poor, and on his deathbed told  my brother John that the final offer made to him for his signature was a million dollars.  It greatly cheered his dying hours to remember that he had resisted the temptation to grow so enormously rich by treason to the people who trusted him.

Another man died not very long ago in whose integrity I have on my annual visits found Texas to have unbounded confidence.  In spite of his having been a U. S. senator as well as postmaster general of the Confederacy, they nearly always spoke of him by a humble title under which they had come to love him, Judge Reagan (pronounced Raygan).  If he had ever become connected with any transaction of doubtful honesty, I believe some of these people would have expected the heavens to fall.  It is rather strange in this fiercely Democratic state to hear a great deal of the same sort of confidence expressed in the pure motives of Theodore Roosevelt.  May he retain to the end of his life that sort of confidence on the part of the people of all sections.  I believe it possible even in public life, for a man to “provide things honest in the sight of all men.”  I also believe that the man who gains that reputation by deserving it and hands it down to coming ages, is all things considered, the only really wise politician.
Benj. Y. George
 
A. C. Bankston, who lives near Pulaski, is reported dangerously ill.
 
Tuesday, 18 Jul 1905:
Old Resident Seriously Ill—Mr. Jasper Culley, of McClure, is very seriously ill.  Dr. P H. McRaven, who was in the city Monday, said that he was quite concerned about him.  Mr. Culley is a member of the firm of Culley & Marchildon at McClure and is one of the pioneer residents of the upper end of the county.
 
Died This Morning—The five-month-old son of Mr. Charles Roper, of No. 512 Union Street, died at 9 o’clock this morning after a brief illness.
 
Infant Child Died—The year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roper, of Union Street, died of cholera infantum this morning.  The interment will be at Beech Grove Cemetery tomorrow morning.
 
Wednesday, 19 Jul 1905:
Tellis T. Lentz passed away Saturday morning, July the 8th, 1905, after a five-year fight with that grim destroyer known in Illinois as the great white plague or tubercular consumption.  He was aged about 30 years and was one of Wetaug’s best citizens.  He leaves a young wife, the eldest daughter of Henry Mowery, who was devoted to him, and two brothers, Cicero and Charles, and three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Udell, Mrs. Hattie Horner, and Mrs. Maggie Hoston.  Interment was made in the Wetaug cemetery, the Rev. Mr. Kiest of Dongola conducting the funeral obsequies, which were largely attended.

             (Tellis Theodore Lentz married Lillie M. Mowery on 13 Apr 1898, in Union Co., Ill.  Rudolph S. Udell married Jennie E. Lentz on 8 May 1891, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Daniel Horner married Hettie Lentz on 1 Jan 1889, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in German Reformed Cemetery at Wetaug reads:  Tellis T. Lentz Born May 7, 1875 Died July 7,1905.  Dying is but going home.--Darrel Dexter)
 
Thursday, 20 Jul 1905:
Died, Sunday morning, July 16, at 1 o’clock, a child of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Dodd, age about 11 months.  Interment in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.  (Dongola)

(Leonidas J. Dodd married L. Minnie Miller on 29 May 1895, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  A marker in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Wetaug reads:  Ondeen R. Dodds Born July 31,1904 Died July 16, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
CUTTING SCRAPE THIS MORNING
Jim Caruthers Perhaps Fatally Cut by Negro Named Rogers on Twenty-Fourth Street.
NEIGHBORS SAY ROGERS ACTED IN SELF DEFENSE
Caruthers Said to Have Entered Rogers’ Home and Beat Him Up.—Rogers Escaped.

A cutting scrape occurred this morning on Twenty-fourth Street between Commercial and Poplar, and as a result, Jim Caruthers lies at the point of death while Rogers, the man who did the cutting, has made his escape and has not been arrested at this time.

The neighbors say that Rogers acted in self-defense and uphold him in his crime.  They say that Caruthers entered Rogers’ house this morning and after calling him a long list of vile names, jumped upon him and beat him up quite badly.  Rogers then grabbed up a knife and cut Caruthers several times about the face and body.

Caruthers is said to be fatally wounded and is in a precarious condition.

Rogers made his escape after the cutting and has not been heard from up to this time.
 
Unique Life Is Ended—Watkins, who for several years has been the editor and publisher of the “Moon,” died Saturday afternoon at the Graves County Poor Farm.  Bill Watkins was a very unique character and writer and was known to  most every newspaperman in the various states.  He had a mania for traveling over the country.  He was about forty years old and contracted consumption from exposure last winter.  For many years he was employed on the old Paducah Standard and while there he began the publication of the “Moon,” which made him known as a unique and comical character in all west Kentucky.
 
Tuesday, 25 Jul 1905:
Mr. Isaiah Vick, near Delta, is 78 years old and very feeble.  He has been a sufferer for many years and recently he seems to be losing strength more rapidly than usual, so that his children fear that the end is not far off.
 
Wednesday, 26 Jul 1905:
Capt. Frank Cassidy received word this morning by wire that his wife’s mother, Mrs. A. C. LaFord, of New Madrid, Mo., was not expected to live.  Mrs. Harry Green, wife of Capt. Harry Green, is also a daughter.  They will leave this afternoon on the Cotton Belt.
 
Thursday, 27 Jul 1905:
Sudden Death of Old Pioneer—William Sanford Hutchinson, one of Jefferson County’s pioneers, passed suddenly away at his home Sunday evening.  He was born in Wilson County, Tenn., Aug. 26, 1826, and would have been 79 years of age next month.  Mr. Hutchinson came to this county when he was 19 years of age and settled on a farm east of town, joining the farm where he spent most of his life.  His death, which is attributed to the bursting of a blood vessel in the brain, takes another pioneer and the ranks of the early settlers are fast thinning.—Mt. Vernon Register.
 
Judge W. S. Dewey has gone to Chester, Ill., to attend the Albert Brown pardon case.  Brown was one of the notorious Brown brothers who were convicted a few years ago for murder for this county.  Albert, the younger of the three brothers, now asks for a pardon on the ground that he merely carried a message to his older brother, who killed Deputy Miles Coleman, and was not otherwise connected with the crime.
 
Friday, 28 Jul 1905:
Capt. Frank Cassidy returned last night from New Madrid, Mo., where he was called on account of the illness of his wife’s mother.  He reports that her condition is unchanged.
 
Mrs. Winder, mother of Mr. Thomas Winder, Sr., formerly of Cairo, died this morning at Tamms, Ill., after a short illness.  Mr. Winder is employed by the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company.
 
HENRY BERNSTEIN DEAD

Henry Bernstein, the well-known clothier, died this afternoon at 4:45 o’clock after an illness of several weeks’ duration of a complication of diseases.
 
Saturday, 29 Jul 1905:
LAST TRIBUTE TO HENRY BERNSTEIN
Will Be Paid by Sorrowing Friends Sunday Afternoon.
RABBI SADLER TO CONDUCT FUNERAL.
And Remains Will Be Taken to Villa Ridge Cemetery for Interment—Pall Bearers Selected.

The death of Henry Bernstein last evening was a great shock to everyone in Cairo who knew him, that means a large portion of the population.  That his genial smile, his kindly greeting was no more to be met by his friends seems hard to realize.

Mr. Bernstein had been in poor health for a long time.  His ailment, from which he could get no permanent relief, required an operation.  He always feared this as he did not think his heart action was strong enough to withstand the shock.  He had been confined to his home for a number of days and preparations had been made by Mrs. Bernstein to take him away, in the hope that the change would be beneficial, but he was never able to stand the trip when the time came to go.

The end came suddenly Friday afternoon without warning to himself or to his family and friends.  He had arisen to his feet when he fell over and would have been precipitated to the floor had not his wife caught him.  Physicians were summoned and they found life extinct.  He went as he feared he would, by the failure of his heart to act.

Henry Bernstein was fifty years old, and was a native of Prussia.  Coming to America at the age of 9, he spent his youth and early manhood in Staunton and Murphysboro, Ill., conducting a store at the latter place.  He was in business here and then removed to East St. Louis, returning to this city where he again embarked in the clothing business at Eighth and Commercial.  He was a shrewd businessman and amassed considerable means, which he wisely invested in real estate.  He owned his home, the fine residence built by the late Dr. Arter at 416 Tenth Street and also owned the building occupied by Ashley’s Saloon on Commercial Avenue.  He had besides other investments.

Mr. Bernstein was married in Murphysboro twenty-five years ago and his widow survives him.  His other relatives are an uncle in Murphysboro and a cousin Sol Hammer in St. Louis.

The deceased was a member of the Cairo Lodge of Elks, of the Murphysboro Lodge of Odd Fellows and of the Monteflore congregation.

Funeral services will be held at the family residence Sunday afternoon and the remains will be taken to Villa Ridge for interment.  Rabbi B. Sadler will conduct the services.

The honorary pallbearers are Thomas J. Kerth, W. S. Simpson, Charles Pink, S. K. Cohn, Dr. Morrison, N. Goldsmith, A. W. Neff, M. J. Howley, G. P. Crabtree, A. Comings, Frank E. Davis.
The active pallbearers are John W. C. Fry, Fred Teichman, and Thomas W. Gannon, from the Elks, John F. Rector, Joseph Steagala, and Lee Hananer, from the Odd Fellows and I. Cohen from the Montefiore congregation and R. Ranklin.
 
NEGRO MURDERED AT FUTURE CITY
Women Quarreled Over Seat at Cairo Table and Come to Blows.

HUSBANDS TOOK UP FIGHT WITH KNIVES.
And Frank Whitehead Was Fatally Stabbed by Joe Thomas—Were Employed on the Bridge Fill.

Future City was the scene of a murder last night in which Frank Whitehead, colored, was fatally stabbed by another negro named Joe Thomas.

The tragedy was a sequel to some trouble between the two men’s wives.

The affair took place in the camp of the Halli Buron Construction Company, above the bridge. 

Whitehead and Thomas were employed on the bridge fill, having come here from  Mississippi with the contractors.  The two women engaged in a quarrel over a box that was used as a seat in a card game.  The Thomas woman got the best of the scuffle and inflicted a slight wound upon the Whitehead woman’s face.  After they had fought several rounds they were separated and the fight declared off.  The women returned to their tents.

A short time later the husbands of the female pugilists took up the fight and arming themselves, went in search of one another.  The men met, rushed at each other and clinched, and while in this attitude, Thomas stuck his knife into Whitehead’s neck, severing an artery and jugular vein.

Whitehead fell to the ground and died form the loss of blood a few movements later.

Thomas and his better half made a hasty departure and have not been seen since.

Coroner James McManus held an inquest and rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts in the case.
 
FUNERAL NOTICE

Died, Friday, July 28, 1905, Henry Bernstein, aged 50 years.

Funeral services will be held at the family residence, No. 416 Tenth Street, at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30th, conducted by Rabbi B. Sadler and remains will be taken by special train from foot of Eight Street at 2:45 p.m. for Villa Ridge cemetery.

Friends of the family are invited.

(His marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Henry Bernstein Born in Czarinkaid Prov. of  Posen, Germany 22 December 1855 Died 23 July 1905, in Cairo, Illinois.—Darrel Dexter)
 
ODD FELLOWS NOTICE

To Alexander Lodge No. 224, I. O. O. F., Safford Lodge No. 67 I. O. O. F. and all visiting members.  You are requested to meet at Safford Hall at 1 o’clock p.m. sharp Sunday, July 30, 1905, to attend the funeral of our late brother, Henry Bernstein.
By order of
L. E. Hayberger, N. G.
Lee Harrison, N. G.
 
NOTICE TO ELKS

A special meeting of Cairo lodge No. 651 B. P. O. Elks will be held this (Saturday) evening at 8 o’clock sharp to arrange for attending the funeral of our late brother, Henry Bernstein.  All members are earnestly requested to attend.
P. H. Smyth, Exalted Ruler
G. W. Logan, Secretary
 
Alderman Kreitner is at the bedside of his aged mother in Belleville , Ohio, is very ill.
 
Monday, 31 Jul 1905:
Died in City Jail—Polly Ethridge, a negro woman who was arrested Saturday morning, charged with disorderly conduct, died very suddenly Saturday night.
 
Died in St. Louis—Mrs. Kate Hunsacker, formerly of this city, but of late a resident of St. Louis, died at her home Saturday noon.  The deceased was an aunt of Mrs. Haynes and Messrs. John and Lloyd Gates.  The remains were brought down to Willard where they were interred this afternoon.

(Henry Harrison Hunsaker married Eliza Catharine Martin on 8 Jan 1873, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Her marker in Baumgard Cemetery reads:  Eliza C. Hunsaker Born April 19, 1853 Died July 29, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Miss Eunice Taylor was called to her home at Charleston, Mo., Saturday by the serious illness of her mother.  Miss Mattie Mulvihill is attending to Miss Taylor’s duties at the Postal Telegraph office during her absence.
 
Tuesday, 1 Aug 1905:
Head Crushed Between Two Logs—Jordan Buttram was accidentally killed at the freight depot here while loading logs on a car, his head being caught between two logs and crushed to pieces.  Buttram was employed by C. H. Hargrove to haul logs to the depot for shipment.  He was loading logs with the aid of a mule, which drew the logs from the ground to the car.  The single tree broke, letting a log fall, which caught Buttram, crushing out his life.—Mayfield Democrat
 
Death of Pioneer Presbyterian Minister—Rev. H. B. Douglas has been notified of the death of Rev. Thomas W. Hines, which occurred in Greenville.  Rev. Hines once preached here for Rev. Douglas.  He was 90 years old and had been in the Presbyterian ministry for 50 years, but lately had been engaged in general church work.  He organized many churches in southern Illinois and was well known all over the state.—Mt. Vernon Register.
 
Sister M. Rose Dead—Sister Mary Rose, sister of Mr. John C. Crowley, of this city, passed away at St. Joseph’s hospital, South Bend, Ind., yesterday morning, about 11 o’clock.  The deceased was a member of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, the motherhouse being at Notre Dame, Ind.  A few weeks ago she underwent a surgical operation for a tumor, but received no benefit and gradually grew worse.  She has been stationed in various houses of the United States, her last mission being at Washington D.C., St. Cecilia’s Academy.  Her death leaves Mr. Crowley, the only living member of a family of seven brothers and sister.  The deceased resided in Cairo in 1870 and ‘71 and was a member of the household of Judge John Howley.  Mr. Crowley is now at South Bend to attend the funeral.
 
Prompt Payment of Insurance—Mrs. Frederick Sticher, widow of Fred Sticher, deceased, has received from the Endowment Bank of the Knights of Pythias, the sum of $2,000 in payment of the life insurance policy held by her husband.
 
Thursday, 3 Aug 1905:
PADUCAH SHOOTING CAUSES SENSATION
H. A. Rose Lumber Dealer, Shot and Killed by H. E. Loving.
TRAGEDY FOLLOWS CLOSE ON EXPOSURE
Of Rose’s Alleged Crooked Dealings—Charged with Stealing Two Cars of Lumber and Pocketing Proceeds.

Paducah, Ky., Aug. 3—H. E. Loving, a prominent banker and capitalist, shot and killed H. A. Rose, a lumber dealer at 10 o’clock this morning in his office on Broadway, and then gave himself up to the police.  Three shots were fired, two striking Rose in the forehead and the third in his left side.  Rose died 30 minutes later.

The trouble grew out of the exposure of the theft of several cars of lumber by Rose, who was president of the Kentucky Mill and Lumber Company.  Loving was one of the principal stockholders.  He suspected something wrong and he hired a detective who found that Rose had stolen two cars of lumber from the company and sold them in Chicago for $1,100 in his own name. Rose was confronted with the charge in Cairo last Friday, and had $900 of the money on his person at the time.  Saturday Rose sold out to Loving and an effort was made to hush the matter up.  Tuesday the News Democrat exposed the whole story and Rose tried to get Loving to publish a denial.  This he refused to do.  Rose went into Loving’s office this morning and again attempted to get a signature to denial.  As he stepped into Loving’s private office the latter walked out and went home and got a pistol.  Returning he found Rose still there and he entered the room and closed the door.  Three shots were then heard and Loving came out and gave himself up.

He was held for murder and will be given a preliminary hearing tomorrow morning.  Public sympathy seems to be with Loving.
 
Friday, 4 Aug 1905:
CORONER HOLDS INQUEST OVER ROSE.
Testimony Very Conflicting in the Paducah Homicide Case.

Paducah, Ky., Aug. 4.—The coroner’s inquest over the remains of H. A. Rose, who was shot by H. H. Loving yesterday morning was still in progress at 3 o’clock this afternoon.  The testimony was very much mixed.  The evidence was brought out that the first shot fired was the one, which struck Rose in the body and went through the spinal column.  He was heard to give a groan before the other shots struck him in the head.
 
Saturday, 5 Aug 1905:
Capt. Frank Cassidy left here this afternoon for New Madrid, Mo., having received word that his wife’s mother had had a severe backset.
 
Monday, 7 Aug 1905:
Floater Found in River—A negro gloater was found in the Ohio River near the wharf boat this morning.  He proved to be a deck hand on the Ferd Herold.  His name was not learned.  The body was badly decomposed.
 
LOVING HELD TO TRIAL.
Paducah Men Surprised at Verdict in Rose Murder Case.

Paducah, Ky., Aug. 7.—The preliminary hearing of the murder charge case against H. H. Loving, who shot and killed H. A. Rose Thursday was concluded Saturday night and D. A. Cross, special judge, held him to answer, fixing his bond at $10,000.  Loving’s friends were shocked at the court’s action, as they expected an acquittal.  Loving gave bond.

Loving swore that Rose had a pistol and pulled it partially out of his pocket when he entered the private office where he was talking to V. J. Bloom, of Louisville.  He said when he returned he supposed that he also had a pistol, but went away, and Rose was gone.  As he entered, Rose, he said, jumped off a table and with his hand on his hip pocket, exclaimed, “You ___ ___ ___ ___:  I’ll fix you now.”  Loving then fired three shots.

Coroner Crow says he found no pistol on RoseRose boarded at the coroner’s home. According to Crow he loaned Rose a pistol two weeks ago.  It was proved that Rose often carried a gun.
 
TWO NEGROES ENGAGE IN CUTTING SCRAPE
Fight Occurred on Twentieth Street Near Poplar Last Night.—Woman at Bottom of Trouble.
BOTH MEN CUT BADLY ONE MAY DIE.

Two negroes named Harry Taylor and Alex McGee respectively, became involved in a cutting scrape last night on Twentieth Street near Poplar.  As is usually the case in such instances, a woman was at the bottom of the trouble.  Each man claimed her as his “woman” and so to settle all differences of opinion they clashed with knives.

McGee was stabbed several times in the small of the back and as a result lies in a precarious condition at St. Mary’s Infirmary.  Before he was “knocked out” however, McGee managed to cut Taylor in the left wrist severing an artery.  Both men are very weak because of the loss of blood, but Taylor is not dangerously injured, while McGee is not expected to live.

Dr. Walsh was called to attend to the men’s injuries.
 
Mrs. B. Sullivan, aged 93 years, a former resident of this city, died Saturday at the home of her son, Mr. W. A. Keefe, at St. Louis.  The deceased was well known in Cairo.  Her son, Mr. Thomas J. Keefe and grandson, Thomas M. Keefe, went to St. Louis to attend the funeral.  The remains were brought down to Villa Ridge cemetery this afternoon for interment and quite a number went up from here to attend the obsequies.
 
Tuesday, 8 Aug 1905:
Death of Aged Lady—Mrs. A. C. LaForge, mother of Mrs. Frank Cassidy, died at New Madrid at 4 o’clock last evening and the remains were buried there this afternoon.  The deceased was a sister of the late Ex-Congressman Robert A. Hatcher, of the Fortieth Missouri District.  She was 73 yeas of age, and leaves a husband 81 years of age, a son, A. C. LaForge, Jr., and three daughters, Miss Hattie LaForge, Mrs. Cassidy, and Mrs. Harry Green.
 
Blood Poison Results from Trimming Corn—Jacob Wise, veteran of the Civil War, died Sunday morning at 6 o’clock from blood poison caused by the trimming of a corn on the small toe of his right foot.  Mr. Wise suffered with a corn on his foot for years and every week trimmed it with a pocketknife.  July 3 he performed the same operation.  The next day the toe pained him.  Thinking that he trimmed the corn too deep he gave it but little thought, but the following day his right foot gave him such pain that he was unable to get out of bed.  Medical attention was called in later and it was found that Wise was suffering from blood poisoning, caused by the trimming of the corn.  Efforts were made to stop the spread of the disease, but to no avail.—Murphysboro Independent.
 
Wednesday, 9 Aug 1905:
Child Killed at Olive Branch—A sad accident occurred at Olive Branch last Saturday afternoon.  The little 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Dunning was killed by a train.  It started across to the elevator, across the track from its home, to see its father, and got on the track just in time to be struck by a train.  It was injured so severely that death came instantly.  Its mother was very careful to keep the little one from wandering off upon the railroad track, but the little fellow climbed upon a chair, unfastened the screen door, and was out before his mother knew of it.
 
Prominent Insurance Man Dead—Major G. A. Gillaspy, for many years engaged in life and accident insurance in Southern Illinois, died at Elvira, Johnson County, Tuesday morning.  While afflicted with slight illness for several weeks, his condition was not considered serious, but the end came unexpectedly, as he passed away some time during the night and was found dead when called Tuesday morning.
 
Thursday, 10 Aug 1905:
Lost Their Infant Child—The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rust, aged one week, died this morning and the remains were taken to Villa Ridge this afternoon for interment.  The little one died of spasms.

             (A marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Meta Rust 1905-1905.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Charles Hogendobler whose illness was noticed last week, is still so ill that it is feared that he will not recover.  (Villa Ridge)
 
The little child of Mrs. Stella Barry, of East St. Louis, was buried here (Villa Ridge) on Sunday last.  Mrs. Barry was formerly Miss Stella Broyhill, of this place.

(John Barry married Stella Broyhill on 21 Apr 1897, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Murphy on July 31st.  Mrs. Murphy is in a very critical condition.  (Curry)
 
The 3-year-old child of Amos Dunning was stuck and killed by the southbound C. & E. I. passenger train Saturday, living about five hours after it was hit.  It is supposed that the engineer was not watching the track and did not see him.  (Olive Branch)


Friday, 11 Aug 1905:
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rust, of No. 714 Walnut Street, died of spasms yesterday morning and the remains were taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.
 
THIRTY HUMAN BODIES DUG UP OVER LEVEE.
Thought to Be Bones of Old Soldiers and Those Buried Forty Years Ago.
ONE BODY FOUND IN METALLIC CASE
Taken from Ground Where Dirt is Being Excavated to Fill Low Places of City

The report was current about the city this morning that several bodies had been exhumed from a place over the levee and that they were the remains of yellow fever victims of ‘78.  Old residents claim that the remains are the bodies of old soldiers and others buried during the wartime, and not the bodies of fever victims.

The bodies were found over the levee opposite Thirty-sixth Street, where Mr. Henry Serbian is digging earth, which is being hauled into the city for filling up purposes.

About thirty bodies have been found, some thought to be the remains of women, men and children.  Most of the bodies had been buried in a hole dug in the ground and only the crumbled bones of these remain.  Others were found in wooden boxes or coffins while one body, thought to be the remains of a woman, was found in metallic casket.  A  mule hitched to one of the dirt wagons stepped on the coffin, breaking the lid and exposing the remains within.

Mr. Serbian stated to The Citizen that he did not think the bodies were those of yellow fever victims and stated that if they were and there are any such thing as catching the disease from these bodies, he and his men would all be ill with the disease now or dead.  He further stated that several old citizens told him that there were no yellow fever victims buried over the levee in this particular place, but that during the war times, a number of old soldier and others had been buried in this locality.
Mr. Serbian has had the bones reinterred.

Health Officer Orr states that the bodies found were some, which were buried about twenty-five years ago, during the term of office of Mayor Henry Winter, father of former Mary Claude Winter, and were small pox patients.

Dr. Orr states that the yellow fever victims were buried over the levee below the slaughterhouses and many of these were taken to Villa Ridge and Beech Grove after there had been a frost.
  
Saturday, 12 Aug 1905:

THREE CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH
By Explosion of Lamp in Home at Paducah

Paducah, Ky., Aug. 12.—Fire caused by a lamp exploding destroyed the home of Joe Elliott, colored, this morning and three small children were burned to death. Elliott and wife were probably fatally burned.

Monday, 14 Aug 1905:
DR. ARNOLD TOMKINS IS DEAD
Well Known Educator Passed Away at His Summer Home in Georgia.

Dr. Arnold Tomkins, the well known educator, died at his summer home near Menloe, Ga., Saturday night. The remains were buried there Sunday.

Dr. Tompkins was a brother-in-law of Superintendent John Snyder, of this county. He was president of the Chicago City Normal and for a long time held the chair of pedagogy at Champaign. He had also been president of the Northern Illinois Normal for a year. He was a graduate of the Indiana State Normal, the Indiana University and of Chicago University. He was also the author of a number of books on education. He was well known to Cairo teachers, having attended institutes and conventions here on numerous occasions.

Mrs. Mary J. Foster, wife of Frank Foster, of Cape Girardeau, was thrown from her buggy while out driving at Ardeolo, Mo., and almost instantly killed. She had started, accompanied by her son, to the country and when going down a hill the harness broke and the horse became frightened and instead of crossing the bridge at the foot of the hill the horse ran into the woods throwing Mrs. Foster against a stump, fracturing her skull. She was removed to her home in Ardeola where she lived little more than an hour. Mr. Foster is a wealthy merchant and lumberman of Southeast Missouri and a brother to the late John H. Foster, of this county. Though his business interests are all at Ardeola, he has a fine residence in Cape Girardeau where his family resides. Mrs. Foster has many friends here who will be pained to hear of the sad accident. She was an aunt of C. O. and H. N. Foster, of Cairo, B. B. Foster, of Beech Ridge, John H. Foster and Mrs. A. M. Yates, of Willard.

(Asa M. Yates married Ada Foster on 1 Aug 1893, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Brinkley, of Thirty-fourth and Elm streets, is dangerously ill.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 1905:
Miss Minnie Black, the blind woman who was married while an inmate of the farm some months ago, died on the farm last Saturday. About a week ago she was brought there from the Woods farm, suffering terribly from most severe burns. She was washing dishes near the stove and her dress caught fire and she was most terribly burned.

Will Daniels, an old colored cripple from McClure, will be baptized next Sunday, if he lives till then. He is quite old and has been ill for a number of days. Recently he professed conversion at one of the meetings held every two weeks by Rev. Brooks, a colored preacher. He asked to be baptized and the preacher will conduct the service next Sunday.

Will McDaniel, who had been to Dr. Hale’s Sanitarium at Alto Pass for treatment, died at that place last Sunday and was brought back and buried in the Masonic Cemetery Tuesday. He leaves a wife, child, an aged mother, brothers and many friends to mourn his loss. (Olmstead)

Deputy Police Commissioner Harris Lindsey, of New York City, who was killed in the automobile accident at Rutland, Vt., was a college friend of Mr. D. S. Lansden, of this city, at Princeton University. A sister of Mr. Lindsey married a cousin of Mr. Lansden.

Thursday, 17 Aug 1905:
DIED AT PAOLI, PA.

The St. Louis Globe Democrat contained the following death notice:

GRAY—Entered into rest, August 16, 1905, at 11:55 a.m. at Paoli, Pa., after a lingering illness, Mrs. Grace Jeanette Lovett Gray (nee Martin) beloved wife of John C. Gray, daughter of Mrs. Helen Martin, sister of Miss Edith Martin and mother of Thomas M., Claude M., and Nellie C. Lovett and Via Gray, aged 46 years.

Interment will take place at Villa Ridge, Ill., Friday, August 18.

Died, at Alto Pass, Sunday afternoon, August 13, William McDaniel, of Olmsted, aged 26 years. Mr. McDaniel had been for several years a prominent steamboat man. He had been sick since last fall and for two weeks had been at Alto Pass under the treatment of Dr. John Hale. He was reared in this county and was well known and respected all over the county. Interment at the Masonic cemetery at Grand Chain Tuesday afternoon, the funeral sermons by Rev. A. J. Littell, of this city.

Friday, 18 Aug 1905:
LIVE WIRE BRINGS DEATH TO TWO
John P. Mockler and a Negro Named Oscar Reynolds Electrocuted.
WHAT WAS DIRECT CAUSE OF THEIR DEATH?
Is the Question That Is Puzzling the Jury and Which They are Endeavoring to Ascertain.

The jury was still in session at the time of going to press and were endeavoring to find the direct cause of the men’s death, whether it was caused by the light wire crossing the trolley wire or whether the transformer on the pole was not in its normal condition and whether it was responsible for an excess of current in the light wire, which electrocuted the two men.

The most deplorable accident that has occurred in this city for many months, was the death of Mr. John P. Mockler and a negro named Oscar Reynolds, yesterday afternoon a few minutes before 5 o’clock, when they were shocked to death by a live electric light wire in Mr. Mockler’s grocery store at Twenty-eighth and Poplar streets.

The exact circumstances regarding the matter are not known for there was no one in the store at the time of the calamity except the two men.

It is the supposition that the negro Reynolds had gone to the store after coal oil or gasoline, for a can was found by the bodies of the victims and they were found lying near the chest where the coal oil and gasoline are kept, Reynolds having followed Mr. Mockler into the warehouse.

Mr. Mockler’s icebox and oil chest are in a warehouse, a part of which is also used as a stable. There was an incandescent light with a long connect on running out in this warehouse, which was used as a hand light to carry about the place with which to see. The icebox and oil chest being dark within, it was necessary for Mr. Mockler to take the light in one hand so as to see what he was about.

Yesterday afternoon Mr. Mockler went to the oil chest and taking the light in his hand as usual, was probably instantaneously killed and in falling he probably fell against Reynolds and the wire striking the latter across the chest killed him also.

It is not known whether the two men lingered and suffered before death relieved them or not, but judging from the appearance of their bodies, it is apparent that they were killed outright and probably never knew of the cause of their death.

There is a hydrant near the oil chest and the ground is usually wet, and this served to form a circuit making the shock more severe.

Mr. Mockler’s hands were badly burned and charred and his right arm was also quite badly burned. Reynolds was horribly burned and charred across the breast where the live wire passed.
Mr. Mockler received a deep gash in the backside of his head where he had fallen against the brick wall.

The first person to find the men was a young negro named Johnny Freeman, who works around the store. He went into the warehouse to tell Mr. Mockler about an order when to his surprise he found his employer and the customer lying on the ground dead and the live wire still smouldering and burning.

Freeman hastened to the store of A. T. DeBaun across the street and Mr. DeBaun and Mr. Louis Ent hurried to the scene. In attempting to remove the wire, which was wrapped around the men, Mr. Ent was badly, though not seriously shocked.

The electric light company was notified and in a short time Electrician Jack Hoard and his crew arrived at the scene and cut the connection, which he had to do with a hatchet.

Coroner James McManus was notified and quickly summoned a jury to investigate the case. The jury was composed of the following men: A. S. Fraser, foreman; Martin Galvin, Richard Gannon, James Meehan, C. V. Neff, and Walter Huette.

The jury viewed the remains in the warehouse after which the latter were removed to the undertaking rooms of Mrs. M. E. Feith.

Mr. John P. Mockler was 27 years of age. His father and mother are dead and three aunts, Mrs. Jerry McCarthy, Mrs. Thomas Ryan and Mrs. Will Curran, survive him. He was also a second cousin of Alderman William Magner and Mr. Arthur Magner.

He was a young man of excellent character and stood high in the community, possessing a wide circle of friends who will deplore his untimely death.

The deceased was a member of the Elks organization, also of the Knights of Columbus and a devout member of St. Patrick’s Church.

Mr. Mockler was one of Cairo’s most successful young businessmen and conducted one of the largest retail grocery stores in Cairo, which was located at Twenty-eighth and Poplar streets, which enjoyed a large trade.

The deceased was public-spirited, kind, courteous and commanded the respect of all who knew him.

The deceased the was the last surviving member of the family of the late Patrick Mockler, one of the old time Cairoite and a respected citizen who took an active interest in city affairs, at one time being city clerk. He resided over his store at Twenty-eighth and Poplar streets, having an old friend of his mother as housekeeper.

His mother died about two years ago.

Oscar Reynolds was known as Oscar Runner and “J. Gould,” the latter name on account of his “fluence” in politics. He was a respectable, industrious colored man, who made a business of unloading lumber and tie barges, having a crew of men employed a greater part of the time. He was about 40 years old and resided with his wife and young son, at 233 Twenty-ninth Street.

The coroner’s jury, which adjourned last evening to meet this morning, convened at 10 o’clock at the undertaking rooms of Mrs. M. E. Feith. Several witnesses were examined, the most important being Mr. A. T. DeBaun, Mr. John Hoard, Richard Stanley and Johnny Freeman.

Mr. A. T. DeBaun testified that he was sitting in the rear of his store when the delivery boy, Johnny Freeman, notified him of what had happened. Mr. DeBaun said that he telephoned the powerhouse and that they said there was no one there at the time that could be sent, but as soon as some came in they would sent them up. Dr. Bondurant was also telephoned and the gas office. Mr. DeBaun stated that it was fifteen or twenty minutes before anyone from the powerhouse arrived to cut the wires and that the bodies were burning all that time. Mr. DeBaun stated in answer to a question that the wires had often given trouble in his neighborhood and in wet weather he had seen them sagging across the trolley.

Mr. John Hoard, electrician for the Traction Company, was the most important witness to be examined. Mr. Hoard stated that he was at the powerhouse when the message was received saying that the men had been killed and that he immediately went to Mockler’s store.

He went to the warehouse where the men were lying on request, cut the incandescent or drop wire. He did this with a hatchet as he had no pliers at that time. He then went across the street and climbed a pole in front of Mr. Perrault’s store, cut out the wires leading to Mr. Mockler’s and Mr. Perrault’s stores.

When asked by a member of the jury if the wires he cut at the pole were in any way crossed or connected with the trolley, Mr. Hoard stated that they were not.

“The wires I cut cleared the trolley by two feet,” said Mr. Hoard.

When asked why he did not cut off the connection in Mr. Mockler’s garret instead of going across the street to the pole, Mr. Hoard stated that it was always customary in case of accident to cut out the connections in the neighborhood and he had to do this from the pole.

Mr. Hoard was asked to examine the incandescent or drop wire and he stated that it was “not up to the standard, that is there was not enough insulation upon it to make it safe to handle.”

“The Traction Company did not install that wire,” continued Mr. Hoard. “The building was wired by the old Egypt Electric Company. That wire is condemned by the National Board of Underwriters and is not and has not been handled by the Cairo Electric and Traction Company for over two years. One month ago an employee of the Traction Company notified Mr. Mockler that the wire had been condemned and was dangerous.”

When cross-examined by the jury, it was learned that this statement was only hearsay by Mr. Hoard and that he neither heard the employee notify Mr. Mockler or could swear that he did.

Mr. Hoard was asked to the best of his knowledge, how high the trolley at Twenty-eighth and Poplar, extended from the ground. Mr. Hoard replied about eighteen feet. He was then asked how much the trolley was raised by a trolley pole on a car. He answered about three feet. He had been asked previous to this how high above the trolley the wires extended that he cut, and he had replied two feet. This cross examination by the jury revealed the fact that if a car passed along this point about the time Mr. Mockler and the negro were in the warehouse, that the trolley must have touched or scraped the wires above charging them with perhaps a thousand or more volts, which passed through the wire and reached Mr. Mockler, the current being strong enough to kill him instantly.

The next witness was Johnny Freeman, the colored delivery boy, who was the first person to discover Mr. Mockler and the negro.

Johnny stated that the wire had often given them shocks and tat he himself had been knocked down on one occasion.

Richard Stanly, an electrician, was examined. He stated that he climbed the pole in front of Mr. Mockler’s store and fastened the wires in a knot after Mr. Hoard had cut them across the street. He pronounced the street wire to be in good condition.

Neither Hoard not Stanly would admit that a place in the wire where the insulation was off, had been burned off by friction with the trolley, but that it had been worn off by the weather.

FUNERAL NOTICE
Died, Thursday, August 17, 1905, suddenly
JOHN P. MOCKLER
aged 26 years.

Funeral cortege will leave residence of Mrs. Thomas Ryan, 213 Fourth Street, at 8 o’clock Saturday morning for St. Patrick’s Church where services will be held. Special train from foot of Eighth Street for Villa Ridge.

Friends are invited.

(His marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  John P. Mockler Died Aug. 17, 1905 Aged 26 Years.—Darrel Dexter)

NOTICE TO ELKS

A special meeting of Cairo Lodge No. 651 B. P. O. Elks will be held this, Friday evening, at 8 o’clock sharp, for the purpose of arranging to attend the funeral of our late Bro. John P. Mockler. All members are earnestly requested to be present.
G. W. Logan, Secretary.

Saturday, 19 Aug 1905:
FUNERAL OF JOHN P. MOCKLER
Held This Morning from St. Patrick’s Church.—Largely Attended.

The funeral of John P. Mockler, who was electrocuted by a live wire at his grocery store at Twenty-eighth and Poplar streets, Thursday afternoon, was held at 8:30 o’clock this morning from St. Patrick’s Church.

The funeral was very largely by the relatives and friends of the deceased who gathered at his bier to pay their last respect on earth to this popular young man.

The ceremonies were very sad and impressive and were conducted by Father Reynolds, of St. Louis, who is filling Father Downey’s pulpit during his absence.

The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse, there being several very elaborate pieces from the order of which the deceased was a member.

The pallbearers were Messrs. Lee Fitzgerald, H. B. Henckell, Edward Walder, Richard Barrow, Henry Gilhofer, Edward Stuart, Martin Lally and John H. Sullivan.

The remains were taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment. Three cars besides the baggage car were filled with friends of the deceased.

TRACTION COMPANY HELD RESPONSIBLE.
Coroner’s Jury Contend They Furnished an Over Supply of Electricity
WHICH CAUSED DEATHS OF TWO CITIZENS.
Verdict Rendered at 9:05 p.m. After an All Day Session of Investigation.

After an all day’s session, which was spent in examining witnesses and investigating into the direct cause of the deaths of Mr. John P. Mockler and Oscar Reynolds, the coroner’s jury rendered the following verdict at 9:05 o’clock last night.

“We, the undersigned jurors sworn to inquire of the deaths of John P. Mockler and Oscar Reynolds on oath do find that they came to their death by being electrocuted while in the act of handling an incandescent electric light cord and lamp, the electric current of which was furnished by the Cairo Electric & Traction Company, and that there was in our opinion from the evidence furnished us, an over supply of electric current in said cord and lamp. We the jury hold the said Cairo Electric & Traction Company responsible for such excess of current. The above accident occurred in a shed in the rear of John P. Mockler’s brick store located at No. 2714 Poplar Street, Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, between the hours of 4 and 5 p.m., on August 17, 1905.”
(Signed)
A. S. Fraser, Foreman. C. V. Neff. Martin Galvin. Walter Huette, Jr. James Meehan. Richard E. Gannon.

Tuesday, 22 Aug 1905:
Died, in this city (Mound City), Monday, August 21, 1905, Mrs. Wilhelmina Bestgen, aged 76 years. Decedent was a native of Germany, having been born and reared in Billifeld, Germany. She was married to William Bestgen and came to this country about 47 years ago, locating in Peru, Ill. Five years ago they removed to this city to reside with son, William Bestgen, manager of the C. F. Meyr Department Store. Mr. Bestgen died about four years ago. Mrs. Bestgen had been an invalid nearly five years and had been hopelessly ill for the past two weeks. William Bestgen, of this city, is the only surviving member of the family. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the residence of Mrs. A. Lutz by Rev. William Baker. Interment at Beech Grove Cemetery.

Rev. A. J. Littell attended the funeral of an old friend and prominent man, J. H. Delano, at Murphysboro. He was one of the most prominent men in that city.

Rev. Shadrick, of Mt. Vernon, brother of Mrs. C. C. Kuykendall, lost a child three years old last week. The remains were brought to Anna Saturday morning for burial.

             (John D. Shaddrick married Mamie Spurr on 20 Sep 1893, in St. Clair Co., Ill.  One marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:  Mamie Leona Shaddrick Born March 14, 1902 Died Aug. 18, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)

Wednesday, 23 Aug 1905:
Mrs. Virginia Dumm died Tuesday, August 22, 1905, aged 23 years, 9 months and 21 days. She had been ill with consumption about one year. She is survived by a mother, four sisters and one brother. Her husband, Fred Dumm, sustained injuries while working a the Coil Hoop Factory from which he died about six weeks ago. Funeral will occur at the Methodist church today, Wednesday, August 23, 1905, conducted by Rev. Littell. Interment at Beech Grove Cemetery. ( Mound City)

The home of Mr. S. M. Campbell was made sad by the death of their little 4-year-old daughter, Arzilla. She died Wednesday evening of bilious malarial fever. Services were held at the home by Rev. Rose, interment at Delta, Thursday. We thank our friends for their kindness in our bereavement. Arzilla was a sweet child and loved by all. (Diswood)

(Samuel M. Campbell married Martha S. Vick on 20 Jul 1879, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Mr. Reader, living west of town (Ullin) is a very sick man and not expected to recover.

Mr. Thomas P. Kotter, Sr., is very low this afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Keefe, on lower Washington Avenue, and his death is expected at any time.
 
Friday, 25 Aug 1905:
W. F. WOODBURY DEAD.
Passed Away Last Night after Long Illness.

Mr. W. F. Woodbury died last night a few minutes after 7 o’clock at St. Mary’s Infirmary, after an illness of nearly four years of chronic stomach trouble.

The deceased was well known in this city, having resided here for about fifteen years. He was 49 years of age.

Last Saturday he was married to Mrs. Martha Hubbard, to whom he has left his estate valued at $12,000. She had acted as his housekeeper for several yeas and he felt indebted to her for her many kindnesses toward him.

The deceased has two brothers in California and a sister in St. Louis.

The funeral of W. F. Woodbury was held this afternoon from St. Mary’s Infirmary and the remains taken to Creal Springs, Ill., for interment.

The 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elihu Snyder died Wednesday after an illness of only three days. The funeral conducted by Rev. Littell Thursday was very largely attended. (Mound City)

(Elihu T. Snyder married Minnie Rodman on 20 Nov 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Saturday, 26 Aug 1905:
Death of an Aged Citizen—John Hall died in Aurora last week aged 94 years. Last April he and his wife celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Hall is 91 years of age. This is the first death in a large family of parents, children and grandchildren. Mr. Frank Hall, the secretary and superintendent of the State Farmers’ Institute is a son of the late John Hall.—Carbondale Free Press.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Died, Saturday, August 26, 1905, Thomas Cotter, Sr., aged 74 years. Funeral procession will leave home of Mr. T. J. Keefe, No. 307 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 8 a.m. for St. Patrick’s Church, where funeral services will be held. Special train will leave foot of Eighth Street at 9:45 o’clock for Villa Ridge cemetery. Friends of the family are invited to attend.

OLD CAIRO CITIZEN HAS PASSED AWAY.
Mr. Thomas Cotter, Sr., Died This Morning of Complication of Diseases.
HAD BEEN RESIDENT OF CAIRO 46 YEARS
Was Born in Ireland and Came to America When a Lad of 14—Survived by Two Children

Mr. Thomas Cotter, Sr., one of Cairo’s oldest and well known citizens, passed away about 2:45 o’clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas J. Keefe, on lower Washington Avenue, after an illness of nearly four months. His death was due to a complication of diseases.

The past four weeks Mr. Cotter spent at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Keefe, and for eleven weeks prior to this time was confined to St. Mary’s Infirmary.

The deceased had been able to get about the house until a few days ago, when he was taken worse and was confined to his bed.

Previous to this he sat upon the front porch every evening with his relatives and was always jovial and in good spirits. He was very ambitious and never gave away to his feelings.

Mr. Cotter is survived by two children, Mr. Thomas Cotter, Jr., and Mrs. Thomas J. Keefe, his wife having died about four years ago.

He was a native of Ireland and was born at Cork in 1831. He came to America when a lad of 14 years and settled at Syracuse, N.Y., where he married several years later.

From Syracuse, Mr. Cotter and his wife came to Illinois and settled in this city in 1859, where they have since resided.

They had seven children, but all are dead except the two mentioned above.

The deceased was connected with the Charles Galligher Flour Mills for thirty-one years and retired from active business life about twelve years ago, when the mills were destroyed by fire.

Besides his two surviving children, Mr. Cotter is survived by three half brothers and a sister who live at Fayetteville, N.Y., besides three grandchildren, Ward Cotter, of this city, and Val and May Cotter, of Murphysboro.

The funeral will be held Monday morning at St. Patrick’s Church, with interment at Villa Ridge Cemetery.

The death was a great shock to his relatives and friends to whom he was deeply devoted.

(Thomas J. Keefe married Maggie Cotter on 14 Jan 1894, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Monday, 28 Aug 1905:
Mrs. Thomas Keefe and son, Will, arrived from St. Louis to attend the funeral of Thomas Cotter, Sr.

REMINISCENES OF THE YEAR 1878
One Who Remained in Cairo During Epidemic Tells Her Experiences.
PATHETIC SCENES OCCURRED DAILY.
Exodus of the People, Burial of the Dead without a Friend to Offer Prayer—Those Were Trying Times.

A lady who remained in Cairo through the yellow fever epidemic of 1878 gives her experiences to The Citizen as follows:

It is a long time ago, but the memory of those days will ever be vivid in my recollection. It was a strenuous time, and we stayed in Cairo doing all the good we could for suffering humanity. We were connected with the express at that time, as now, hence were public servants and in that capacity we felt it our duty to attend to public wants.

It was necessary to keep the business of the express company going on. This was done more for the good the express company was accomplishing in sending money, clothing medicine, etc. free to the afflicted people in the south than for any pecuniary profit derived from the express business. It was my pleasure to be constantly making and sending beef tea to the afflicted express men in the south. The pathetic thankful letters I received often brought tears to my eyes, and resulted in renewed efforts to continue my feeble efforts to accomplish some good.

Our family stayed and worked together during the epidemic. One of our boys crossed the river to Kentucky early every morning to get the Southern runs from the trains that were not permitted to come into Cairo.

The other boys went to Mounds early to get the runs from the north, for the messengers from the north refused to come any further south, while myself and husband held the fort in Cairo and kept the ball rolling.

It is my delight now to realize that our family was the means of saving the life of a little girl, who is now a married woman. We took her from an afflicted house and it was hardly possible that she would have escaped had we not done so.

For this act our few friends left in Cairo carefully avoided our house, fearing another foci.
One of the clerks in the office died of the dread disease. Nothing daunted, my husband took his place and worked to the end. The death of this good man was not without a feeling of insecurity. The very morning he was being carted over the Mississippi levee for burial my son was going out at the gate at 4 o’clock a.m. to make his usual trip over the river. “Who is that,” ask my son. “Pat O’Laughlin” replied the driver. Does anyone think for a moment that an incident of that kind would not send a cold chill through him? Yet we struggled on and finally won the battle.

Need I mention the pathetic scenes that took place daily, the exodus of the people the burial of the dead without a friend to go with them and to offer a prayer? Ah, those were trying days, and as Dr. Smith used to say, there were so many people gone that it was a pleasure to see a patient on the streets.

Science teaches us now however, that the mosquito is the means of spreading the disease. That being the case, why should we have such a strict quarantine against humanity? Why not quarantine against the mosquito, destroy the pest as they have done in Cuba?

Right now comes to my recollection Father Isabel, who remained here during the epidemic and to whom I was indebted for a morning call giving the news of the night. He would ride up on his little black pony, close to the window of my house and give me information as to the number of deaths, new cases, etc. One morning I remember he said: “I don’t like those large speckled leg mosquitoes. It one pitches on me when I am saying my prayers I stop and kill him.”

Father Isabel evidently believed even as far back as 1878 what science apparently has discovered since, that the stegoymia fasciata was the means of spreading the disease, for the doctors apparently have eradicated the disease from Cuba by the destruction of the mosquitoes, where the yellow fever had been for over a hundred years.
M. J. P.

Funeral of Thomas Cotter—The funeral of the late Thomas Cotter, Sr., was held this morning from St. Patrick’s Church. The services were conducted by Father Reynolds. The funeral was largely attended by the friends of the deceased. The floral offerings were profuse and very beautiful, there being several elegant pieces. The remains were taken to Villa Ridge for interment. The pallbearers were as follows: Honorary—Messrs. Martin Creighton, Patrick Cahill, James Gray, Patrick Magner, John English and Patrick Mahoney. Active—Patrick Purcell, John Crowely, T. J. Kerth, Thomas Galvin, Patrick Egan, David Barry and A. Cullinan.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 1905:
Joseph Low, a resident of Pulaski died at his home on Monday, August 28th, of cancer of the stomach. Mr. Low was 45 years of age. He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery at 3 o’clock Tuesday. He leaves a wife and several small children.

Thursday, 31 Aug 1905:
CAIRO BOY MEETS DEATH IN FIRE.
Charles Odum Burned to a Crisp at Cincinnati Today.
HIS WIFE WAS FATALLY INJURED.
Both Were Inmates of a Notorious Resort Known as The Abbey.

Cincinnati, Aug. 31.—Fire caused by a gasoline explosion destroyed The Abbey, a notorious roadhouse today. Charles Odum, of Cairo, Ill., a piano player at resort, was burned to a crisp. His wife, May Odum, a concert hall singer, jumped from a window and was perhaps fatally injured. Two others were badly burned.

Odum was a stepson of J. H. Greathouse of Cairo. He was well known here.

(James H. Greathouse married Jessie Odum on 9 Oct 1887, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Charles Odum married Nora Brown on 6 Oct 1893, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

FUNERAL NOTICE

KING.—Mrs. Thomas C. King, aged 40 years, died Tuesday, August 29, 1905. Funeral will leave residence of Dr. Clancy, No. 314 Twenty-eighth Street, at 8 o’clock Friday morning. Train will leave Eighteenth Street for Villa Ridge, where interment will take place. Friends of the family are invited to attend.

Mr. Fred Ulen, Sr., is very low with consumption at his home west of town (Wetaug).

DEATH OF B. F. PORTERFIELD

Benjamin Franklin Porterfield departed this life at his home in Pulaski, Ill., aged 60 years, 7 months, and 17 days. He had been ill only a short time and while it was observed that he was on the decline, it was not believed that the end was so near, hence his death was a shock to the community.
Decedent was born January 2, 1845, in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The family moved to Sidney, Illinois, in 1863 and there he enlisted in the 7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry volunteers, and served in the army until the close of the War of the Rebellion. In the spring of 1867 he removed his family to Southern Illinois and engaged in the mercantile business in Pulaski, Ill.

He married Mrs. C. A. Porterfield June 5, 1870, and from this union there were five children: John Franklin, Albert Sidney, Robert Hunter, Margaret E., and Pearl, all of whom are living except Albert and Margaret.

Decedent has served this county as county commissioner three years, and has served his precinct as justice of the peace for a number of years and has been for many years a prominent citizen in his community. He had a host of friends who join with his family in lamenting his departure.—Mound City Sun.

(B. F. Porterfield married Mrs. Sarah M. Porterfield on 5 Jun 1870, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Death of Former Cairoite—Mrs. Thomas C. King, formerly of this city, died at Denver, Colo., of consumption Tuesday. The deceased went to Denver with her father, Mr. John Clancy, a few weeks ago for the benefit of her health. Her husband and four children, two sons and two daughters, her father and three brothers, Messrs. R. M., George, and John Clancy, survive her. The family’s home is at Chester, W. Va. Mrs. King was about 40 years of age. She was well known here.

Friday, 1 Sep 1905:
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our heartfelt thanks and expressions of appreciation to all our friends for their kind attentions during the illness and after the death of our father, the late Thomas Cotter, Sr.
Mrs. T. J. Keefe
Thomas Cotter, Jr.

A popular colored girl, Miss Pearl Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Johnson, died in this city Thursday forenoon.

(Peyton Johnson married Fanney Freeman on 9 Mar 1870, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Peyton Johnson married Sallie Barker on 20 Jun 1882, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Tuesday, 5 Sep 1905:
DEATH OF JAMES FLANNIGAN
Passed Away This Morning at St. Mary’s Infirmary after Brief Illness.

Mr. John Flannigan, a well-known young railroad man of this city, died this morning about 9:45 at St. Mary’s Infirmary, after a brief illness. His death was due to typhoid malaria.

The deceased was about 30 years of age and was unmarried. He was an employee of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, being employed at Tamms for several months, where he was taken ill.

He is survived by his mother and several brothers and sisters who reside at Nashville, Tenn.
The deceased was a member of the Railway Clerks Union and a member of the Western Weighers Association.

The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

Wednesday, 6 Sep 1905:
Mr. C. E. Gregory, manager of the Cairo Monument Company, left this afternoon for Des Plaines, Mo., to superintend the erection of a very fine monument over the grave of the late Capt. N. C. Edwards, a Confederate veteran. The monument is one of the finest that the Cairo Monument Company ever erected. It is seven feet and a half in height.

Mr. James Meehan returned this afternoon from Jonesboro, Ark., where he went to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. John Meehan, who fell dead while singing in a church choir.

Thursday, 7 Sep 1905:
LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR WOMAN

The fate of Mrs. Mary Brockwell, who killed her three little daughters by giving them morphine, will no doubt, be a life imprisonment in the Frankfort State Prison. The plea has been insanity and for that reason the sentence has never been imposed. She has been confined in jail since March 24 and no symptoms have developed to show that her mind is deranged. Her attorneys, therefore, have discarded the theory of insanity and will let the sentence stand.—Paducah Register.

WILLIAM H. REINHARDT DIED THIS MORNING
Passed Away at Tracy, Tenn., Where He Has Been Sojourning for Benefit of Health.

Mr. William H. Reinhardt, a well known citizen of this city, passed away at Tracy, Tenn., at 12:10 o’clock this morning after an illness of several weeks of typhoid fever.

Mr. Reinhardt went to Tracy several weeks ago for the benefit of his health, but received but little benefit and his health has gradually grown worse. His wife went to Tracy about three weeks ago to remain with him.  The news of Mr. Reinhardt’s death was received in a message sent by Mrs. Reinhart to Mrs. Falconer.

The deceased was between 45 and 50 years of age and came to Cairo about eight years ago when he took charge of the photograph gallery on Sixth Street, which he conducted until his death.

He is survived by his wife and two children, a girl, Jean, aged 15 years, and a boy, Fred, aged about 13 years.

The deceased was an active member of the Modern Woodmen and that lodge will probably have charge of the funeral ceremonies.

The remains will arrive on the Illinois Central tonight and will be taken in charge by Mrs. Falconer, the undertaker.

Friday, 8 Sep 1905:
DEATH OF IRA PARKER

Mr. Ira Parker, a well known resident of this city, died at his home on upper Poplar Street Thursday, after a protracted illness of Bright’s disease.

The deceased was 30 years of age and came to Cairo about twelve years ago from Pulaski County. He is survived by his wife and one child, his mother, Mrs. Emma Parker, two brothers, Fred and Otis Parker, of St. Louis, and a sister, Mrs. Maude Fite. He was a brother-in-law of Night Sergeant James Cowell.

The funeral will probably be held tomorrow.

WAS A FORMER RESIDENT OF MT. CARMEL.

The Mt. Carmel Republican contains the following sketch of the late W. H. Reinhardt, who was formerly a resident of that place:

The deceased was the son of the late J. A. Reinhardt and wife, the latter now Mrs. Jacob Groff. He was born in Mt. Carmel, October 7, 1861, and he grew to manhood here. He was married May 28, 1884, to Miss Lizzie Weinback, also of this city. Four children were born to them, Leon, Bessie, Jean and Fred. The two latter, with their mother, survive. His mother, a sister, Eugene Kamp, and a brother, Mr. E. H. Reinhard, all are residents of Mt. Carmel.

(Jacob Groff married Mrs. Louisa M. Reinhard nee Maser on 8 Jan 1899, in Wabash Co., Ill.  John Alfred Reinhard married Louise M. Maser on 15 Jul 1858, in Wabash Co., Ill.  Eugene Kamp married Viola Reinhard on 1 Sep 1894, in St. Clair Co., Ill.  One marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Bessie Dau. of W. H. & C. E. Reinhard Born May 17, 1885 Died Sept. 14, 1899.—Darrel Dexter)

Maj. Thomas E. Moss, of Paducah, Ky., died recently at Manila, Philippine Islands, whither he went last April for the benefit of his health. Judge Moss was an eminent jurist and lawyer, well known in southern Illinois and southwest Kentucky, where he has a large family relationship. He was a solider in the Civil War, afterward was elected attorney general of Kentucky and was always prominent in local and state politics.

Villa Ridge Resident Dead—Mr. R. C. Stewart, an old resident and barber of Villa Ridge, died suddenly Wednesday night of heart trouble. The deceased was 43 years of age and is survived by his wife and nine children. The funeral was held yesterday; Rev. Fidler officiated.

Saturday, 9 Sep 1905:
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM REINHARDT TODAY

The remains of the late W. H. Reinhardt arrived from Tracy, Tenn., via the Illinois Central early this morning and were conveyed to Falconer’s undertaking establishment. The funeral was held this afternoon under the direction of the Modern Woodmen. The remains were taken to Mt. Carmel, Ill., the former home of the deceased, for interment.

Monday, 11 Sep 1905:
Mrs. Lizzie M. Watkins has gone to DuQuoin, Ill., in response to a telegram announcing the critical illness of her mother, who is in her 82nd year.

Funeral Largely Attended—The funeral of Mr. William H. Reinhardt at Mt. Carmel yesterday was largely attended. Sixteen accompanied the remains from Cairo and the local Woodman lodge turned out to the funeral. Among those who went from here were F. M. Harrell, venerable consul; L. E. Haybarger, deputy worthy adviser; J. H. C. Smith, master of ceremonies, and the following from the forestry team and others: Thomas Korcher, Clem Piersal, R. T. Pennick, Will Hack, A. Hamilton, Ralph Thompson, H. McInturff, Jefferson Rodgers, C. Wilson, Howard Rogers, J. O. Baldwin, J. E. Neff, J. H. Walker.

A three-month-old boy baby of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Mitchell died this morning. (Mound City)

Tuesday, 12 Sep 1905:
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF TWO SMALL BOYS

Jackson County People Are Searching Woods for Supposed Maniac.

The farmers down in the hills of Jackson County are in a high state of excitement over the death of two boys who were killed in a peculiar way.

About two weeks ago an eight-year-old lad was out in a pasture with his sister after the cows. Suddenly he ran to the house and told his mother he had been killed and dropped dead. A small, deep gash was found through the clothing and into the heart. It was a mystery as to how he had been stabbed and it was commonly thought he had been accidentally cut by falling on his own knife in some way.

A week later a neighboring boy was playing in the pasture near his home with his sister similar to the other boy. Suddenly he screamed and threw up his hands. His mother ran to him and he died on the spot with a stab in the heart just as the other boy had received. No one was seen near the children and the mystery deepens.

Coroner’s and sheriff’s deputies and farmers are searching the hilly, timber covered region of Hickory Ridge, six miles distant southwest of Murphysboro for an insane man who is believed to have murdered the boys, Heber Worthen, aged 8, and Willie Clutts, aged 9, sons of farmers living on the ridge. The county is almost mountainous and the search is difficult.

Unless the insane man, a recent patient of a state institution, who has been seen in the woods in that neighborhood at intervals for several months inflicted the mysterious and similar wounds which killed both boys, the officers and people of the vicinity are at a loss to explain the strange killings.
Farmers are carrying arms and children are kept close at home at night.

(The 15 Sep 1905, Jonesboro Gazette reported the deaths of the boys and identified them as Henry Worthen, killed 1 Sep 1905, and Willis Clutts, who was killed a week later at Sand Ridge Township, Jackson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

DEATH OF C. J. MALINSKI
Well Known Cairo Barber Died at Midnight at Home of Mother

Mr. Charles J. Malinski, better known among his friends and associates as “Chink,” passed away at midnight after an illness of several months of a complication of diseases, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Susana Malinski, of No. 213 Sixth Street.

The deceased was 42 years of age and unmarried. He had been a sufferer for many years of rheumatism. He is survived by his mother, four brothers, Henry, Will, Frank and Ben, and two sisters, Misses Annie and Theresa. He was a member of the Alexander Lodge, I. O. O. F.

For many years Mr. Malinski conducted a barbershop at the corner of Sixth and Railroad streets, but sold his interests several months ago to Mr. A. G. Anderson.

Mr. Malinski was a competent barber and enjoyed a large patronage.

The funeral will be held tomorrow.

The deceased was well known in Cairo and his many friends will regret to learn of his death.

ALEXANDER LODGE MEETINGS.

All members of Alexander Lodge No. 224, I. O. O. F., are requested to meet at the lodge room at 7:30 o’clock this evening to make arrangements for the funeral of our late brother, Charles J. Malinski.
L. E. Haybarger, N. G.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 1905:
LOVING WANTS SPEEDY TRIAL.
Grand Jury at Paducah Now Has Matter under Consideration.

Paducah, Ky., Sept. 13.—Hon. Corbett stated yesterday that if an indictment is brought in against his client, H. H. Loving, that they ask the court for trial at this term of court, as they wanted to get the proceeding through as quick as possible.

It is more than probable that today or tomorrow the grand jury will bring in an indictment, as they took up the investigation yesterday and continued on it through the day. They had before them Dr. C. E. Purcell and Mr. J. M. Quinn, of this city, while today, Mr. V. J. Blow will go up and give his testimony. He came in yesterday morning at 3:45 o’clock from Louisville, accompanied by his sister-in-law at Wickliffe. Last evening Mr. Blow went on to Cairo to accompany the young lady home and will return this morning. He was subpoenaed at the depot last evening by Sheriff Potter just as the former was leaving.

When the case comes up for trial, Postmaster Frank Fisher will be placed on the stand, according to County Attorney Eugene Graves. He is a new witness who was not introduced either at the corner’s jury of examining trials, and it is claimed from his office window over at the post office he saw the shooting the day of the killing.


Funeral of C. J. Malinski—The funeral of Charles J. Malinski was held this afternoon and the remains taken to Beech Grove Cemetery for interment. The funeral was largely attended by the friends of the deceased and the floral offerings were beautiful and profuse. The pallbearers were Philip Lehning, George J. Becker, E. A. Buder, Charles Arter, William Schatz, L. E. Hayberger, Frank Kun, Robert Hewitt, Peter Kobler, Ben Alba, Lee Hanuer, and Fred Hofheinz. Alexander Lodge I. O. O. F. has charge of the remains.

Mrs. Raymond Henderson was reported very low at St. Mary’s Infirmary this afternoon and her death is expected at any hour.

Thursday, 14 Sep 1905:
MRS. HENDERSON DIED DURING NIGHT.

Passed Away at St. Mary’s Infirmary after Long Illness.

             Death relieved the sufferings of Mrs. Raymond Henderson at St. Mary’s Infirmary about 3 o’clock this morning.

             The deceased has been in poor health for several months and gradually growing worse, and for the several weeks prior to her death, her relatives and friends received little encouragement over her condition.

             Mrs. Henderson was the eldest daughter of Mr. Charles R. Stuart, secretary of the Cairo Commercial Club, and was a popular young lady of this city, being one of the leading factors in Cairo society before her ill health. She was 25 years of age.

             She is survived by her husband, Mr. Raymond Henderson, a nine-month-old child, her father, Mr. C. R. Stuart, two brothers, Messrs. Charles and Edward Stuart, and a sister, Miss Cecilia Stuart.

             The many friends of the deceased in this city will deeply regret her untimely death.

 

FERDINAND KOEHLER DIED THIS MORNING.
Passed Away at Home of His Brother on West Sixteenth Street.

Mr. Ferdinand Koehler, a well known German of this city, died at the home of his brother, Mr. Louis Koehler, on West Sixteenth Street about 5:30 o’clock this morning, aged of 67 years.

The deceased had been ill for several months with stomach trouble.

Mr. Koehler was a butcher by trade, but had not been in business for a number of years.  He was a widower, his wife having died about thirty years ago.  He is survived by his brother, Mr. Louis Koehler, and a sister, Mrs. Mollie Mueller, of St. Louis.

The deceased was born in Germany and came to this country when a small boy.  He had resided in Cairo for over twenty-five years and was well known here.  He was an uncle of Messrs. Charles, Albert and Dan Koehler.

The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.


Funeral Notice

Died, Thursday morning, Sept. 14, 1905, Mrs. Raymond Henderson.

Funeral services will be held at the residence of Mr. C. R. Stuart, father of the deceased, No. 231 Fifteenth Street, Friday afternoon, at 2 o’clock p.m. Interment at Villa Ridge cemetery. Friends of the family are invited to attend.

Died, at Cobden, an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Thadius Allbright. The remains were bought here (Dongola) Wednesday and interred in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery.

(Thaddeus Albright married Laura E. Beasley on 2 Feb 1896, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
Mr. Edward Jones, Father of Dick Jones of Fire Station No. 1, Died Yesterday
CAME TO CAIRO IN ‘54
WAS NATIVE OF IRELAND
Was Employed by Illinois Central Railroad for Over Twenty Years as Watchman at Stone Depot.

Mr. Edward Jones, one of Cairo’s pioneer citizens, died about 5:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. David Barry, of No. 1913 Commercial Avenue, at the age of 75 years.

The deceased had been in poor health for some time, but for the past two months had been confined to his home. His death was due to a complication of diseases caused by old age.

Mr. Jones was native of Cork County, Ireland, and came to this country in 1849 and settled at Rome, N.Y., where he resided for five years, coming to Cairo in 1854 and residing here ever since.
For over twenty years the deceased was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad as watchman of the stone depot but for the past several years he lived a retired life.

He is survived by an invalid wife and a son, Capt. Dick Jones, of Fire Station No. 1. He was the father of ten children, nine of whom are dead. He has a brother residing in Ireland.

The deceased was well known in Cairo, especially among the older residents.

The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from St. Joseph’s Church and the remains taken to Villa Ridge for interment.

(His marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa ridge reads:  Edward Jones 1860-1905.—Darrel Dexter)

Mr. Frank Coleman, an old and respected citizen of Union County, died at his home at Anna, Ill., yesterday after a brief illness of congestion of the stomach. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Conkle and Miss Ella Coleman of this city and Messrs. John and Charles Coleman, of Anna.

             (J. W. Conkle married Anna M. Coleman on 30 Aug 1893, in Perry Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Friday, 15 Sep 1905:
Burial Saturday—The funeral of Ferdinand Koehler will be held tomorrow morning. Services will be held at the residence of Mr. Louis Koehler on West Sixteenth Street, at 9 o’clock, and the remains will be taken by special train at 10:30 o’clock to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment. Mr. Koehler will be buried in the uniform of the Rough and Ready Fire Company, of which he was an active member during his lifetime.

WELL KNOWN YOUNG MAN PASSES AWAY
Mr. Fred Boede Died Suddenly Thursday Evening of Typhoid Fever.

Mr. Fred Boede died suddenly at night about 7 o’clock at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. George Schoembs, of No. 2041 Walnut Street.

The deceased had been suffering for several weeks with malaria fever, which developed into typhoid about five days ago, but his death was not expected. He was 36 years of age.

He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Boede, and two sisters, Mrs. Bambrick and Mrs. Gernigan, the latter of St. Louis, and a brother, Mr. George Boede, who has charge of the Illinois barber ship.

The deceased was employed as a machinist by the Chicago Mill and Lumber Company.

He was well known and had many friends in Cairo who will be pained to learn of his untimely death.

(Francis L. Gernigan married Kate Boede on 13 Nov 1877, in Alexander Co., Ill.

Saturday, 16 Sep 1905:
DEATH OF FORMER CAIRO YOUNG MAN
Mr. Walter Cornell Passes Away at Home of Sister at Memphis.

Mr. Walter Cornell, who for many years was a resident of this city, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles Koehler, at Memphis, Tenn., yesterday.

The deceased was well known in this city and had many friends who will regret his untimely death.

Mr. Cornell was employed by the Pacific Express Co., for seventeen years and was one of their most trusted employees.

He was 33 years of age.

Those who survive him are his wife, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cornell, and brother Horace, of Beech Ridge, and Ben, of St. Louis, his sisters, Mrs. Henry Etz, of this city, and Mrs. Charles Koehler, of Memphis, Tenn.

The remains will arrive here tonight. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

(Walter H. Cornell, son of John W. Cornell and Mary Edson, married Myra Walker on 1 Jun 1898, in Union Co., Ill.  Henry A. Etz married Mary Etta Cornell on 23 Sep 1889, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Charles B. Koehler married Carrie B. Cornell on 13 Mar 1889, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Cairoites Figure in Tragedy—Two former Cairoites are said to have figured in a tragedy at Jonesboro, Ark., Wednesday. As a result of the trouble, Samuel Burroughs, a gambler, and Daisy Williams, a woman of ill repute, are dead and William Elder, of Jonesboro, in a critical condition. The tragedy occurred in a resort in Jonesboro and Burroughs while in a jealous rage is said to have shot the girl, then Elder, in whose company he found his sweetheart, and then shot himself. The woman was formerly an inmate of a house on Thirteenth Street this city.

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our thanks to all those who assisted and were so kind to us during our bereavement over the death of our father, the late Edward Jones.

Richard Jones and family

Fred Ulen, of Wetaug, Ill., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 1905, aged 74 years and three months, lacking three days. He has lived in this county since a mere boy. He is survived by a wife, four sons and four brothers. His brothers are B. L. Ulen, of this city (Mound City), Matthew, of Wyoming, Thomas of Dexter, Mo., and Ham, of Ullin.

             (Frederick Green Ulen married Rebecca J. Nally on 30 Oct 1853, probably in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in the German Reformed Cemetery at Wetaug reads:  Frederick G. Ulen Born June 19, 1831 Died Sept. 16, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)

Monday, 18 Sep 1905:
Prominent Colored Woman Dead

Mrs. L. C. Williams, a prominent colored woman of this city, died Saturday. She spent nearly her whole life in Cairo and was for fourteen years clerk of the Free Baptist conference. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon, service being held at Ricks’ church at 1:30 o’clock.

JEALOUS QUARREL MAY RESULT FATALLY.
Al Anderson Lies at Point of Death with Bullet Hole in His Head.
A WOMAN AT THE BOTTOM OF TROUBLE.
Alvin Guymon Accused of Being Intimate with Mrs. Anderson—Words Led to Quarrel.

As a result of a quarrel between Al Anderson and Alvin Guymon, two barbers, and James Gilmore, a plumber, Anderson now lies at the point of death at St. Mary’s Infirmary with a bullet hole in his head.

The tragedy occurred Sunday night shortly after 9 o’clock on Commercial Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets, and was the outcome of a jealous feeling, which existed between Anderson and Guymon.

For a number of months Anderson and his wife, who runs the Union Hotel, have not lived together, and it is alleged since that time Anderson had made his home with another women who resides over the Chinese laundry across the street from the Union Hotel.

About ten months ago, or last December, Alvin Guymon, a barber, came to Cairo from Centralia and boarded with Mrs. Anderson at the Union Hotel. Anderson, it is said, became jealous of Guymon’s alleged attention toward Mrs. Anderson and threatened on one occasion to kill him.

Sunday noon Mrs. Lulu Blockley, the eighteen-year-old daughter of Mrs. Anderson, died and Mrs. Anderson thought it best to send for Mr. Anderson. She asked Guymon to go after him which the latter consented to do.

According to Guymon’s statements, Anderson and himself went into a saloon and drank together before going to the hotel. After they had taken one round of drinks Anderson insisted that they go another, but Guymon refused and they went to the hotel. Anderson left in a few minutes and went back to the saloon and drank some more. When he returned he asked Mrs. Anderson to give him the insurance papers, the deceased girl’s life having been insured for a small amount, and said that he would have them fixed up that night (last night).

Mrs. Anderson replied that she would give them to the insurance agent herself on Monday.
While Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were engaged in conversation, Guymon and Gilmore left the hotel and as they did so, Anderson is said to have remarked with an oath, “There goes the man that caused you to distrust me.”  He then left the place and went after the men.

He met up with them at Lawrence & Beckwirth’s saloon at the corner of Fourth and Commercial. They went into the saloon, took a few drinks and then came out. A few words were passed between them and a scuffle ensued in which four shots were fired, one of which took effect in Anderson’s skull.

Sam Cook, the negro porter, at the saloon, is probably the only eyewitness to the tragedy other than the three men involved. He heard the shots and says he saw Guymon as he fired the fourth shot.

Mr. Guymon was seen by a Citizen representative this morning at the city jail and told the following story:

“My name is Alvin Guymon, I came to Cairo last December and stopped at the Union Hotel. I have been employed as a barber at the Illinois Hotel. This is the first trouble of this kind I was ever in and I am sorry it all happened. I hope Anderson will recover. Some time ago Anderson threatened to shoot me because he saw me walking up the street with his wife. In regard to the scuffle at the saloon after we had drank together and had returned to the street, Anderson called me a little ___-of-a _____ and said I caused him all the trouble. He then flashed a revolver and Gilmore and myself tried to get it away from him. He fired one shot, whether he meant it for Gilmore or myself I don’t know, but we fell in a heap upon the sidewalk. Anderson then fired two more shots and then I managed to wrest the gun from his hand. He said to me, ‘You got that one, but here’s one you won’t get.’ I thought he had another gun and I shot at him, the bullet taking effect in his head. I then walked to the Union Hotel and throwing the gun on a table asked Mrs. Anderson if she could identify it. She replied that it was her gun that her husband took from her some time before. I remained at the hotel until I was arrested and placed in this cell.”

Guymon is a young man about 28 years of age, smooth face and weighs about 115 pounds. The first words he asked the Citizen representative were “How is Anderson, have you heard this morning?”

Anderson told a straightforward story and did not hesitate in what he said. The story bears out the statements he made to a morning paper.

Gilmore was arrested and place in the county jail and may be held as an accessory to the crime, pending the result of Anderson’s injuries.

Gilmore was seen by a Citizen representative this afternoon and his statements were practically the same as those told by Guymon. He had little to do with the trouble, except making an attempt to get the revolver away from Anderson.

Mr. Anderson was well known in Cairo. He was formerly employed at Wunderlich’s barber shop on Eighth Street, but several months ago went into business for himself at Sixth and Railroad streets, buying the barber shop of the late “Chink” Malinski.

Mrs. Anderson is suffering from a severe nervous shock, which was caused by the death of her daughter and the sudden shooting of her husband.

Dr. Clarke was called and attended to Anderson’s injuries after which he was removed to St. Mary’s Infirmary. There is little hope for his recovery.

Mr. Anderson was reported very low this afternoon and Dr. Clarke who is attending him states that there is no hope for his recovery. His death is expected before morning.

SHOT AT DARKEY
WOUNDS WHITE MAN
George Martin and Tom Mitchell, Negroes, Quarrel Over Small Debt.
QUARREL BETEEN THEM LED TO THE SHOOTING.

Martin Shot Recklessly into a Crowd and White Man Was Seriously Injured by Shot.

Because George Martin, a negro, shot recklessly into a crowd of people, W. O. Bruce, a young white man, lies at the point of death at St. Mary’s Infirmary, with his stomach and breast riddled with bullets.

The tragedy was the result of some trouble between Martin, who is employed at Logan Mueller’s pressing club as a tailor, and Tom Mitchell, who was employed as a porter at A. Botto’s saloon, and occurred shortly after 10 o’clock Saturday night at Sixth and Commercial.

Martin claimed that Mitchell owed him $3 and asked the latter when he was going to pay him. Not being satisfied with Mitchell’s promises, Martin garnisheed Mitchell’s wages and placed the matter in the hands of Nick Koen to settle.

Mitchell claims he paid Koen a dollar of the amount and promised to pay the rest as soon as she earned it. Saturday night Martin encountered Mitchell at the Pink Saloon between Fifth and Sixth on the west side of Commercial, and asked him for the money. Mitchell replied that he was settling the matter with Nick Koen and would pay him nothing. Martin went after a shotgun and in the scuffle Mitchell wrested the gun from Martin’s hands and stuck the latter a blow across the left arm with it, fracturing it. Bystanders interfered and took the gun away from Mitchell, Martin later gained possession of the weapon and pointing it at a crowd of darkies among whom Mitchell was standing in, fired away.

The charge went wild and took effect in the stomach and breast of W. O. Bruce, a young white man who was passing by at the time. Mitchell was slightly wounded in the left leg by some of the shot and one to two other negroes were slightly wounded.

After the shooting Martin went to the Alexander Club where he found his employer, Mr. Mueller, and asked him for a pistol with which to go back and kill Mitchell.

Mueller started with him for a doctor’s office to have his broken arm dressed when they were met by Officer Hoaglin and Martin was arrested and placed in the county jail.

The shooting caused a large crowd to gather and great excitement prevailed for a time.
Mitchell was given a preliminary hearing this morning and fined $50 and costs and was put to work with Jailer Lutz’s gang to clean up the streets.

Bruce is 18 years old and a driver for the Rhodes-Burford Furniture Company and a son of a railroad man.

Mr. Bruce was reported to be getting along nicely at the time of going to press, and there seems to be a change for the better. Drs. McNemer and Gordon are attending him.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 1905:
FUNERAL OF MRS. CRAWFORD

The funeral services of Mrs. Sarah Crawford, wife of Judge Monroe C. Crawford, were held at the family residence at Jonesboro Sunday at 2 p.m. The services were very largely attended some being present from cities all over this end of the state. The services were held out of doors, in order to accommodate the large number present. Rev. C. C. Nash, of Jerseyville, officiated, assisted by Presiding Elder J. W. McNeill, of this city. The order of Eastern Star auxiliary to the Masonic fraternity assisted in the services.

The surviving family includes the husband, Judge Crawford, one daughter, Miss Mary Crawford and three sons, Charles and George of Jonesboro, and John of Chicago.—Carbondale Free Press.

(Monroe C. Crawford married Sarah Illinois Wilbanks on 1 Nov 1858, in Franklin Co., Ill.  Her marker in Jonesboro Cemetery reads:  Sarah I. Crawford  1842-1905.—Darrel Dexter)

DEATH OF W. O. BRUCE
Victim of Reckless Shooter Died of Injuries at St. Mary’s Infirmary Last Evening.

Mr. W. O. Bruce, the young white man who received the charge from a single-barrel shotgun, which was meant for a darky, died last evening at St. Mary’s Infirmary of his injuries between 6:30 and 7 o’clock.

Mr. Bruce was walking up Commercial Avenue Saturday night shortly after 10 o’clock when his stomach and breast were riddled with bullets from a charge fired from a single barrel shotgun by a negro named George Martin, who shot recklessly into a crowd of people.

As stated in The Citizen yesterday, Martin had quarreled with a darkey named Tom Mitchell over a small debt on the refusal of the latter to pay the amount a quarrel ensued which led to the shooting.
Drs. McNemer and Gordon attend the wounded man but were unable to save his life.

Mr. W. S. Bruce, the father of the unfortunate young man, arrived in Cairo yesterday and was at his bedside at the time of his death.

Mr. Bruce and his family formerly resided at 807 Cedar Street and later at 220 Sixteenth Street in this city. They removed to Carrier Mills, Ill., about two weeks ago where Mr. Bruce is employed as a section foreman on the Big Four Railroad. While here he was employed by the same company, but preferring the position at Carrier Mills, he secured his transfer.

W. O. Bruce was the eldest of several children. He was about 20 years of age, a bright young man of good habits. He secured a position as a driver for the Rhodes-Burford Furniture Co.

Martin, the negro who fired the fatal shot is in the county jail, having been held on charge of assault with intent to kill the negro Tom Mitchell.

The published accounts of the death of Alexander Ferguson, the Ava miser and recluse who had lived in Murphysboro and Ava 40 years and died without leaving knowledge of relations, have caused a most startling number of relative or claimants to appear for the purpose of getting a slice or two of the $100,000 estate. Had he died intestate, he would not have had a relative in the world and been buried in a pauper’s grave.

Sight of Blood Proves Fatal to Girl—A sad tragedy in which whisky played an important part, was enacted at Stonefort Friday. In an encounter with Marshall Parks, George Choat was stabbed and seriously injured. When he was taken home, his niece, Laura Choate, a girl of 14, perhaps, was so shocked at the sight of blood flowing from the wound that she fainted. All efforts at resuscitation were unavailing, and the funeral of the young lady took place Saturday. It is alleged that one or both men were under the influence of liquor, which led to the difficulty between them—Exchange

DEATH OF MR. W. S. CANDEE

Mr. W. S. Candee, father of Mr. Henry Smith Candee, cashier of the Cairo National Bank, died at his home in Evanston very suddenly last evening at 5 o’clock of apoplexy. His son was with him at his death, having gone to Evanston some days ago to spend his vacation.

Mr. Candee is survived by a widow and a large family of children, all of whom are grown.

Funeral of Walter Cornell—The funeral of Walter Cornell was held this morning from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Henry Etz, on Nineteenth Street. Rev. Maxton, who occupied the pulpit at the Presbyterian church yesterday, conducted the service and the Presbyterian choir sang a number of hymns. The remains were taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.

TOOK OVERDOSE OF MORPHINE.

Coroner James McManus was called to Santa Fe last night to hold an inquest over the remains of a white man who died from the effects of an overdose of morphine, which it is presumed was taken accidentally. The deceased was a carpenter and was employed by the Miami Powder Company upon their plant here. His name was not learned.

Mr. James Scoot died Saturday night at the home of J. A. Boyd. Funeral Sunday evening at Anna. (Ullin)

The infant child of Ed Reeves living south of town (Ullin) died Sunday night.

Fred Ulen, living north of Ullin, died last Saturday. The deceased has long been a resident of Pulaski County. Interment Sunday in the Wetaug cemetery.


MORTUARY.

Mrs. L. C. Williams departed this life Sept. 16. She came here at a very early age, being only 1 year old. Here she received an education under the care of her faithful sister, Mrs. Mary Jackson, until they were able to find their mother.

As a worker in the elevation of her race, she stands as among the brilliant stars. As a Christian worker, she has worked consistently, being clerk of the Free Baptist conference 14 years and being loved by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss a sister, husband, son and a host of friends.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 1905:
MARTIN RESPONSIBLE FOR DEATH OF BRUCE
According to Verdict Rendered by Coroner’s Jury and He Is Held to Grand Jury.

George Martin, the negro who shot at Tom Mitchell, also colored, with intent to kill last Saturday night and who fatally wounded W. O. Bruce, a young white man, was held responsible for the latter’s death and bound over to await the action of the grand jury at the October term of circuit court.

The corner’s inquest was held at 9 o’clock this morning in the council chamber and after examining and hearing the testimony of a large number of witnesses, the jury rendered the verdict as stated above.

The testimony given by the witnesses brought out practically the same facts in the case as were stated in The Citizen. A synopsis of the tragedy is as follows:

Mitchell with a white man went into the Pink saloon to get a drink. In the saloon they met Martin. Martin asked Mitchell when he was going to pay him the money that he (Mitchell) owed him. Mitchell replied that Martin had garnished his wages and he had not right to ask him for the money, as it was being settled through Nick Koen. Mitchell grabs a shotgun from out of Martin’s hands and strikes him over the left arm with it, fracturing Martin’s arm. Martin asked why he does so, that he was not going to injure Mitchell. The bartender takes the gun away from Mitchell. Mitchell is led out of the saloon by friends and started to the latter’s home on Fifth Street. When they reached the corner someone yelled lookout and Mitchell looking around saw Martin with the gun. Mitchell runs out Fifth Street and Martin fires. Mitchell and the others saw a white man throw his hand to his stomach and stagger out into the street and fall. Martin pursues Mitchell and not finding him goes to the Alexander Club on Eighth Street and asks his employer, Logan Mueller, for a revolver to shoot Mitchell. Martin told Mueller he had shot at a nigger but missed him. Mueller and Martin start for a doctor’s office and are met by officers who place Martin under arrest. Witnesses testified that when Martin left the saloon, after securing the gun from behind the bar, that he made the threat that he was going to kill Mitchell. Mr. Bruce, the white man, died from his wounds and Martin is held by the coroner’s jury to await the action of the grand jury at the October term of circuit court.

The corner’s jury was composed of the following: T. A. Fuller, Seymour Antrim, Wilbur Thistlewood, John Coleman, J. M. Davidge, and Will Sullivan.

Mrs. Arminta Hanks, who has been sick so long, passed away Thursday and was buried Friday in the Williamson Cemetery. (Goose Island)

(Arminta Hanks nee Dunn was born Sept. 11, 1870 and died Sept. 5, 1905.  She was buried in Williamson and Strader Cemetery near Olive Branch.—Darrel Dexter)

Dr. George Thomas Palmer was called to Carlinville, Ill., today by the death of his mother, which occurred this morning. Dr. Palmer will return again tomorrow and will leave again for the funeral, which cannot be held until relatives from distant parts of the country arrive. Mrs. Palmer accompanied her husband.

Thursday, 21 Sep 1905:
DEATH CLAIMS SAMUEL HASTINGS
Succumbed Last Night to Ailment from Which He Suffered for Two Months.
END CAME AT 9:45 O’CLOCK P.M.
Stricken with Apoplexy on July 24th
Little Hope of His Permanent Recovery Had Been Entertained Since.

Samuel Hastings, president of the Cairo Board of Trade, and one of the leading citizens of Cairo in influence and public spirit, passed away last night at 9:45 o’clock at his home on upper Washington Avenue, surrounded by his family.

The death was not unexpected. On July 24th last he was stricken with apoplexy and since then there had been little ground for hope of his permanent recovery. A trip to Manitou Springs, Colo., was taken in hope that the change would bring relief and recovery, but it did not have the desired effect and two weeks ago he was brought back and since then he has been gradually sinking.

Samuel Hastings was born in Noble County, Ohio, March 31, 1850. He was the son of Hezekiah and Anna (Ball) Hastings, both of whom were born in Ohio. His father for many years followed merchandising, farming and stock raising with marked success and is still hale and hearty at the advanced age of 80 years. His mother, daughter of Jonas Ball, died in Illinois in 1885. The paternal grandfather was Samuel Hastings of English birth, who upon coming to the United States located in Ohio. Samuel Hastings was the oldest of nine children. Those living are Noah H., James W., Jonas, Ira, Cora, Nannie. Noah and Jonas are farmers in Clay County, Ill. James is a merchant in New Orleans. Ira is located in Cairo. Cora is an artist and photographer in Denver Colo. Nannie is the wife of Rev. A. S. Gard, a Methodist minister of Steamboat Landing, Colo. At the age of 5 years, Samuel moved with his parents to Jasper County, Ill., where he was reared on a farm. After graduating from McKendree College, Lebanon, Ill., in 1872, he taught school for three years in Clay County, Ill., For the next five years he devoted his life and energy to stock raising and farming in that county. In January 1884, he removed to Cairo, where for the next seven years he was associated with the wholesale feed firm of Thistlewood and Company, being the manager of the business until 1890. During this time Mr. Thistlewood, the senior member of the firm, was in Kansas. In 1891 Mr. Hastings embarked in the wholesale feed business for himself, since which time he built up a large and lucrative business in the buying and selling of hay, oats and corn. Because of his success and prominence he became a leading member of the Board of Trade. In politics he was a Republican. For four of the six years that he served on the board of county commissioners, he was chairman, served as alderman for two years, he was for four years a member of the Board of Trustees of the Southern Illinois hospital for the insane at Anna. He was a member of the Methodist Church and took an active part in religious affairs. On Sept. 24, 1876, he married Miss Anise Burney, of Clay County, Ill., and to this union four children have been born: Leila May, Anna Maud, Oris B., and Mary Alice.

In the death of Samuel Hastings, Cairo has suffered an irreparable loss. As county commissioner, as alderman, as park commissioner, he was just what he was as a private citizen, a broad gauged, public-spirited man, who was fair in all his dealings.  Liberal in all of his views, and ever actuated by the highest motives in all of his actions. He was never a self-seeker. His modesty was one of his strong characteristics. Yet his personality was such that he was sought in every movement for the public good, because his opinions were sound. His judgments good and his influence potent. He was a man Cairo can ill afford to lose.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the residence at 1:15 o’clock and the train ill leave foot of Eighteenth Street for Beech Grove Cemetery at 2:45 p.m.

Mr. Hastings has a brother in New Orleans but on account of the quarantine he will be unable to attend the funeral.

Col. L. Krughodd, of Nashville, Ill., and Congressman Chapman of Vienna, Ill., two old friends of the deceased, will be here to attend the funeral.

(Orlando S. Gard married Nancy A. Hastings on 31 Dec 1891, in Jasper Co., Ill.  Samuel Hastings married Anise Barney on 24 Sep 1876, in Clay Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

SHERIFF ARRESTS ALLEGED MURDERER
Darkey Who Is Charged with Cutting Throat of Negro in Future City Captured.

Sheriff James Roche and Deputy Sheriff Bob Moore arrested a negro named Joe Thomas this morning, who is charged with the murder of another darkey in Future City last July.

The wives of the two darkeys had a quarrel and their husband “butted in” and carried on the trouble. Thomas cut the other negro’s throat fatally wounding him.

Thomas and his wife skipped out. They returned a short time ago and were arrested today.

Friday, 22 Sep 1905:
FUNERAL OF LATE SAMUEL HASTINGS
Held This Afternoon at Family Residence on Upper Washington Avenue.
SERVICES SOLEMN AND IMPRESSIVE
Funeral Largely Attended—Floral Offerings Very Beautiful—Board of Trade Resolutions.

The funeral of the late Samuel Hastings was held from the family residence, No. 3005 Washington Avenue, at 1:15 o’clock this afternoon. It was very largely attended owing to the prominence of the deceased.

The services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Scarritt, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Mr. R. A. Sickles, who is filling the pulpit at the Christian church. The services were very solemn and impressive.

A quartette composed of Mrs. W. L. Holt and Mr. B. R. Thistlewood of the First Methodist Church and Mrs. John C. Stewart and Mr. Thomas Haines of the Christian church, sang a number of hymns. The music was under direction of Mr. George Parsons.

The floral officering were very profuse and very beautiful. There was a handsome floral pillow from the family a wreath from the Board of Trade a cypress bunch from the Commercial Club, a harp from the Christian church, an anchor from the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church and numerous other beautiful pieces from fiends and acquaintances.

The remains were conveyed to Beech Grove Cemetery where interment took place.

The following served as pallbearers.

Honorary—John S. Aisthorpe, Charles Cunningham, George Parsons, P. W. Barclay, E. A. Smith, J. W. Wenger, J. D. Ladd, M. J. Howeley, A. T. DeBaun, P. Lehning, John F. Rector, Wood Rittenhouse, J. H. Jennelle, E. J. Gause.

Active—J. S. Antrim, C. S. Carey, James H. Galligan., Phil C. Barclay, Fred Norman, Jr., W. H. Sutherland, Peter Lind, N. V, Lewis, T. J. Kerth, E. J. Pink.

(The obituary also contains a picture of Hastings.)

Saturday, 23 Sep 1905:
WANTS TO IDENTIFY HER PARENTS

Can Any Old Citizen of Cairo Help the Undersigned?

Can any of the older residents of Cairo assist the undersigned concerning the identity of her parents?

During the Civil War the wife of a soldier, whose name is not known, died in some barracks over the levee, back of St. Charles Hotel in Cairo, Illinois, in the summer of 1866 (date not certain) leaving a daughter about 7 months old. The child was placed in the Soldiers Orphan Home Sept. 1st of the same year. In the confusion then prevailing, the parents’ names were not recorded. Information is desired by the child concerning the identify of the parents. Please address E. L. Silver, Greeley, Colo.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 1905:

ARRESTED FOR MURDER FIVE YEARS AGO.

             A negro rouster on the Warren was arrested this afternoon by the sheriff form Waverly, Tenn., for the murder of a negro woman there five years ago.  The man had been running on the Fowler and the Warren for the past five months.  Someone who knew him informed the officers and they came after him.  They have been looking for him all the time since the murder was committed.

 

Mr. Henry Smith Candee, cashier of the Cairo National Bank, returned this morning from Evanston, Ill., where he went with his daughter to spend his vacation.  His return was delayed by the sudden death of his father, Mr. W. S. Candee, who was stricken with apoplexy.

 

Wednesday, 27 Sep 1905: 

CARD OF THANKS

             Mrs. Anice Hastings and family wish to express their sincere thanks to their friends who so kindly assisted them during the recent illness and bereavement of their beloved husband and father.

 

Saturday, 30 Sep 1905:

RICHARD FITZGERALD DIED LAST NIGHT.

One Of Cairo’s Oldest Residents Passes Away after Life of Public Service.

A STAUNCH DEMOCRAT FILLED SEVERAL OFFICES

Came to Cairo in ‘52 from Ireland—Funeral Will Be Held Monday with Interment at Villa Ridge.

             Mr. Richard Fitzgerald, Sr., one of Cairo’s oldest citizens, passed away last night about 11:30 o’clock at his home, No. 2007 Washington Avenue, after an illness of several days of paralysis.  For a number of years he has been afflicted with inflammatory rheumatism, which confined him to his bed.

The deceased was well known throughout the city as “Uncle Dick” and was prominent in politics, being a stalwart Democrat.  He served his party in the capacity of county commissioner, coroner, and county jailer.  He was at his death and had been for a number of years, a drainage district commissioner.

             The deceased was a native of Ireland and came to this county when a mere boy.  He came to Cairo in the 50s and since that time he has been a public-spirited and prominent citizen.  He engaged in the saloon business across from the courthouse and resided upstairs in the same building.  During the past few years he gave little attention to the business which was looked after by his son.  For a number of years he was a contractor and devoted much of his time to his business of dirt hauling, as he preferred an outdoor life.  He also owned a farm in the drainage district where he spent considerable of his time.

The deceased was 73 years of age and is survived by several children, all grown.  He was married twice.

             The surviving members of his family are John Fitzgerald, Mrs. Anthony P. Ehs, William Fitzgerald, Richard Fitzgerald, Jr., Robert Fitzgerald, and Ed J. Fitzgerald.

             The funeral will be held Monday morning at St. Joseph’s Church and the remains taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.

             Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. William Lonergan came to Cairo together in 1852 and worked on the wharfboat together for several years.

             (Anthony Ehs married Johanna Fitzgerald on 16 Apr 1890, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Dr. A. A. Bondurant was reported better this afternoon and is still in a precarious condition.  His daughter, Mrs. John Bransford, of Union City, Tenn., and son, Flint, who is attending Northwestern University at Evanston, Ill., have arrived to be at his bedside.

 

NOTICE TO HIBERNIANS.

             A meeting of Division No. 1, A O. H. will be held at our new hall Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock to make arrangements for attending the funeral of our late brother member, Richard Fitzgerald.

M. O’Donohue, President.

 

H. A. Collins, aged 61 years, died in this city (Mound City) Thursday evening.  He had been employed at shipyard many years.  He had been confined to his bed for nearly a year.  Funeral services today (Saturday) conducted by Rev. Watt, of Mounds.  A wife, three daughters and four stepsons survive him.

 

Alvin, 5-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, died Friday and was buried at Belknap today, Saturday.  (Mound City)

 

Monday, 2 Oct 1905:

Rabbi B. Sadler left last night for Chicago in response of a message announcing the serious illness of his son, Monte.  Mrs. Sadler has been at the bedside of her son for several days.  Mr. Sadler is employed in a large law office in Chicago and it is thought that his illness was brought on by overwork.

 

Another of Our Young Murderers.

             Marion, Ill., Oct. 2.—William Hackley, 50 years old, was killed by his 16-year-old stepson, Fred Price, at Johnston City.  The boy had been giving much of his time to sport, and when the stepfather came home from work and found the boy playing with a dog in the yard, hard words were spoken.  Hackley attempted to chastise the boy, who attacked his stepfather with a baseball bat.

 

Funeral of Richard Fitzgerald—The funeral of the late Richard Fitzgerald was held this morning from the residence, No. 2007 Washington Avenue.  The funeral was largely attended.  The floral offerings were very beautiful and were numerous.  The remains were taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.  The Ancient Order of Hibernians had charge of the remains.

 

Carrie Alice, the 3-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Irby died Sunday, Sept. 24, and was buried in Unity graveyard Monday.

             (Her marker in Unity Cemetery reads:  Infant Daughter of C. W. & C. C. Irby Born July 2, 1905 Died Sept. 24, 1905.  Budded on earth to bloom in heaven.—Darrel Dexter)

 

The body of Mrs. Vaughn’s grandmother was brought here (Unity) from St. Louis last Wednesday and was taken to America for burial Thursday.

 

Wednesday, 4 Oct 1905:

DEATH OF CURTIS RITCHIE

Well Known Cairo Man Passed Away Last Night of Consumption.

             Mr. Curtis Ritchie, a well known Cairo man, passed away last night about 9:45 o’clock at his home, No. 502 Walnut Street, after an illness of several months of consumption.  The deceased was 36 years of age.

             Mr. Ritchie is survived by his wife and three sons, the eldest of whom is seven years of age.  A brother resides at Ullin, who is a prominent farmer in that locality, and a sister resides at St. Louis.  Mrs. Ritchie is a sister of Mr. Peter Zimmerman, the well-known grocer.

             Mr. Ritchie came to Cairo a number of years ago and for many years was employed as a clerk in the grocery store of Smith Bros.  He was later in the employ in Peter Saup and about a year ago formed a partnership with James B. Gillespie, and opened a grocery store and meat market at Fifteenth and Washington.

             He was compelled to sell his interest in the business last spring and traveled in the south and west in hopes that he would received some benefit to his health.

             He returned home a few weeks ago, little benefited by his journey and has gradually grew worse.

The deceased was a member of the Catholic Knights and Ladies of America.

             The funeral arrangements have not been completed.

             (Curtis S. Ritchie married Mary A. Zimmerman on 21 Oct 1896, in Alexander Co., Ill.  His marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Curtis S. Ritchie Died 1905.—Darrel Dexter)

 

The oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Rolls died Friday night, aged about three years.  The bereaved parents have the sympathy of a host of friends.  (Olive Branch)

 

Grandma Mertz, aged widow of the later Mayor George Mertz, is critically ill.  Her demise is expected any day.  (Mound City)

 

Notes of Old Settlers Reunion—Among the aged people in attendance at this reunion held September 21, we mention uncle Mose Barnhart, of Hell’s Neck, who is seventy-seven, was having a good time at the reunion.  Uncle George Elkins, of Buncombe, was perhaps the oldest native resident in attendance.  He was eighty years old last April and has lived in this county since his birth.  Aunt Polly Gore, mother of W. P. Gore, of Goreville, is ninety-three years old and in good health.  She is the widow of Walton Gore, who died many years ago.  Robert Hood and his good wife, living near Moscow, were among the contestants for the prize offered for the couple the longest married.  They won the prize, having been married fifty-six years and three months.  Uncle Bob is eighty-two and his good wife, Esther, is eighty-three.

 

Thursday, 5 Oct 1905:

Died, September 30th, at his home one mile west of here, Mr. Clarence Winter, aged about 24 years.  Interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery Sunday. (Dongola)

             (His marker in I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola reads:  Clarence Winters Died Sept. 10, 1905 Aged 24 Yrs., 8 Mos., & 24 Ds.—Darrel Dexter)

 

MORTUARY.

Mrs. Martha L. Broderick. 

             Mrs. Martha L. Broderick, wife of the late John A. Broderick, died September 30, 1905, aged 57 years.  She has been a sufferer from typhoid fever for three weeks, but bore her suffering patiently to the end.  She leaves seven children and many relatives and friends to mourn her loss.  In the cemetery at McClure, Ill., she sleeps by the side of her husband and two children who have preceded her to the spirit world in the last 18 months.

 

Friday, 6 Oct 1905:

SUDDEN DEATH OF WELL KNOWN MAN.

I. W. Lewis, Formerly M. & O. Agent at Alto Pass, Strick with Heart Failure.

             Alto Pass, Ill., Oct. 6.—I. W. Lewis, one of the best known citizens of this community, died suddenly of heart failure at his home in Pomona at 10:30 this morning.  He was in his usual health until this morning, when he was stricken with the attack, which resulted in his death.  Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

             Mr. Lewis was for many years station agent for the M. & O. at this point.  Later he went into general merchandise business here, but moved his store to Pomona a few years ago,  He leaves a wife and three children.

             (Ira W. Lewis married Zorah M. Inman on 21 Aug 1887, in Union Co., Ill.  His marker in Alto Pass Cemetery reads:  I. W. Lewis Born April 3, 1863 Died Oct. 6, 1905.  Mother’s Boy.—Darrel Dexter)

 

SCHOOL TEACHER KILLED IN COLD BLOOD.

Prof. Emmett Roach Assassinated by Unknown Parties Near Fulton.

             Fulton, Ky., Oct. 6.—Prof. Emmett Roach, one of the most prominent educators and citizens of Fulton County, was assassinated by two unknown white men at his home near here Wednesday night about 11 o’clock.

             Mr. Roach had been to the meeting of the Baptist Association at Liberty Church near his home and was putting up his horse and buggy when two men jumped from the stable and opened fire.  Several shots took effect, which caused his death a few minutes later.

             The family was attracted to the stable by the shots and picked up the wounded man and took him into the house, where he lived 45 minutes. During the time he regained consciousness long enough to tell the family that he thought the men were white, as he saw them long enough to determine whether or not they were negroes or white men.

             Bloodhounds were hastened to the scene of the crime from Milan, Tenn. and immediately put upon the track and the chase begun and it is thought that the men will be captured.

             The murder is thought to be purely from enmity and not for the purpose of robbery, as no effort was made toward robbing Roach.

             The theory is advanced that the  murder is the result of relatives of two boys whom Roach reproved at church a few nights ago for misbehavior.

             The murder has aroused the whole country surrounding the home of Roach and every effort will be made to capture the guilty persons.

             Roach was about forty years of age and is survived by a young wife.  Mr. Roach was prominent  in Democratic politics in Fulton County and made the race for county school superintendent a few years ago and was only defeated by a woman by a few votes.  It is understood that Roach made known his assassins in his confession, but the names have not been made public yet.

 

Saturday, 7 Oct 1905:

Mrs. John A Sammons was called to Mississippi County last evening by the news of the serious illness of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Joseph Hargan.

 

Wednesday, 11 Oct 1905:

MOST BRUTAL MURDER AT SANDUSKY

William Hatfield Slain by Blow, Which Crushed His Skull.

             Three negroes are in the county jail and a warrant has been issued for a fourth for connection with a most brutal murder at Sandusky.  William Hatfield, a white man who worked in the stave factory there, was killed for $20, which it was supposed he had on his person.  A heavy timber was used as a weapon and Hatfield’s head was crushed to a pulp.

             Coroner James McManus, who went to Sandusky to hold the inquest, returned this afternoon with the three men in charge.  They will be taken before the grand jury as witnesses.

             Hatfield’s body was found in a small hay barn near the depot at Sandusky, near was the timber, stained with blood, which furnished the telltale evidence.

             Hatfield was playing cards in the saloon at Sandusky Monday and exhibited his money. He was known to have cashed a check for $21.50.  However he sent $18 to his family at Mill Shoals, Ills., and spent a little himself so that he only had a couple of dollars on his person at the time of the murder.  This his assailants evidently did not know.

             The men who are held are M. C. Ethridge, Thomas Ethridge, and Fulton Davis, while Allen Hall is wanted on a warrant.  All of these men were blamed for the crime by the coroner’s jury, as the three under arrest told conflicting stores.

             Hatfield has been at Sandusky for about a year and came there from Beech Ridge.

 

Mr. Samuel Curry died at his home south of Ullin Friday night. Deceased was a good farmer, a Christian gentleman, with a character unimpeachable.  The funeral was largely attended Sunday

(His marker in Concord Cemetery near Ullin reads:  Samuel Curry Born June 26, 1859 Died Oct. 5, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Thursday, 12 Oct 1905:
CHARLES PARKER PLEADED GUILTY
Killed His Father-in-Law at East Cape Girardeau Upon His Wedding Day.

Jobe Thomas, charged with murder, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sent to the penitentiary.

Charles Parks, who killed his father-in-law at East Cape Girardeau, on the day of his wedding, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to the penitentiary.
 
Friday, 13 Oct 1905:
MRS. J. A. SCARRITT PASSES AWAY
Wife of Pastor Stricken with Heart Disease—Buried at Alton.

A sad ending of the more than half century of Rev. J. A. Scarritt’s career as a minister of the gospel is the death of his consort, Mrs. J. A. Scarritt, who passed away at 3 o’clock this morning at the home of Capt. Nichols, 712 Walnut Street, where Rev. Scarritt and wife have been stopping since they vacated the Methodist parsonage.  Yesterday she was out on the street and apparently she was as well as ever up to midnight when the attack came which ended her life.

Mrs. Scarritt was 73 years of age.  On three different occasions covering a period of twelve years, she was resided in Cairo while Mr. Scarritt was stationed here.  She leaves besides her husband, one grandchild, Miss Blanche Parsons.

The remains will be taken to the old home, the parsonage on Eighth Street tonight, and will lie there until Sunday morning, when the funeral will be held about 9 o’clock.  It is the plan to take the remains to Alton on the 11:15 a.m. train Sunday for burial there Monday morning.

Mr. Parsons will go to Alton tonight to make the arrangements for the interment.

(Jotham A. Scarritt married Hannah R. Meldrum on 4 Oct 1849, in Madison Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
The death of Sam Curry of Eastwood was a shock to his friends here, who had not heard that he was sick.
 
Mrs. James Curry is very ill with a low form of fever.
 
Monday, 16 Oct 1905:
FUNERAL OF MRS. SCARRITT
Held at Alton This Morning—Services in Cairo Largely Attended.

The funeral of Mrs. Hannah Rebecca Scarritt, wife of the Rev. J. A. Scarritt, was the first to be held in the new Methodist church at Alton, which was dedicated Sunday.  There in the city where she was born and where she lived for many years, and where her husband served as presiding elder, services were held over the remains this morning, attended by many of the old friends of the deceased and of her husband.  The services were conducted by the pastor Rev. Mr. H. Ewers, assisted by Bishop Moore, of Portland, Ore., and Rev. C. Nash, of Jerseyville.

The services in Cairo Sunday morning were largely attended.  Rev. T. J. Porter, Rev. S. P. Mahoney, and Rev. Charles Armstrong assisted the new pastor of the church, Rev. W. T. Morris, in the service, and the choir sang, “Thy Will Be Done,” “Lead Kindly Light,” “Abide with Me,” and “It Is Well with My Soul.”

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Miller, Mrs. N. B. Thistlewood and Mr. Phil C. Barclay accompanied the remains to Alton.
 
Tuesday, 17 Oct 18905:
The case of the People vs. George Martin for murder will wind up the work of the term, which will probably come to end tomorrow night.
 
A son was born Sunday to Mrs. Fred W. Boede, of 2030 Walnut Street.  The child was born on the birthday of his father, the late Fred W. Boede.
 
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aney Eadline, who died at Smithville, Ark., Sunday, will be brought to this city and taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Ohara at 320 Thirty-fifth Street.  Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
 
Those who went to Alton to attend the funeral of Mrs. Scarritt have returned.  The funeral was very largely attended, although held at an early morning hour, and besides the bishop and the presiding elder there were eight other ministers.  Friends of Rev. and Mrs. Scarritt for miles around drove in to pay a last homage to the deceased.
 
Died, in this city (Mound City), Oct. 16, 1905, Mrs. Mary A. Mertz, widow of the late Mayor George Mertz, aged 88 years, 5 months and 24 days.  Mrs. Mertz was born in Maryland, April 22nd, 1817, came to this city, in June 1857 from Cincinnati, Ohio, and has since resided here.  Mrs. Mertz is survived by three sons, Harry C. of Carbondale, George W. and Charles W., of this city, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will occur at the residence, Wednesday, Oct. 18th, conducted by Rev. I. A. Humberd.  Interment at Beech Grove Cemetery.
 
Wednesday, 18 Oct 1905:
CYCLONE SWEPT OVER SORENTO, ILL. 

Killing Four Persons and Fatally Injuring Four Others.
PATH SWEPT THROUGH CENTER OF TOWN
By the Storm, Which Was of Terrific Violence—Victims Were Caught in Bed.

Sorento, Ill., Oct. 18.—Four persons were killed and four fatally injured and at least forty others hurt in a storm which struck town at 9 o’clock last night, demolishing two score of homes.  The storm, which was almost a cyclone, lasted but a few minutes, but was terrific in violence and swept a path though the center of the town.  Nearly everyone in town was in bed when the storm appeared.  Those crushed to death, and injured by falling timbers are Mrs. Thomas Eiles, Mrs. William Stewart, William Mann, Harrison Mann.
 
DIED AT THE CHILDREN’S HOME

A little 4-month-old baby died at the Children’s Home this morning early.  The child was brought to Cairo by its mother on a cold day recently, and it got sick and its death followed.  The mother is Mrs. Rosa Simmons, of Thebes.  She married a bridgeman there and they removed to Clarida, La.  There the husband died, and the mother was left with the little babe, which she was unable to care for, so she brought it to Cairo and placed it in the home.
 
UNFORTUNATE WOMAN ENDS HER LIFE
Committed Suicide This Morning by Taking Carbolic Acid

Disappointed in love, Linnie Rice ended her life this morning by drinking carbolic acid.
Her remains now lie at the Felts undertaking establishment awaiting burial.

The woman was at police headquarters this morning in conference with Chief Egan. She told him her troubles and that she was going away.  She had with her then a bottle, which she stated, was medicine.  He asked her to let him take it, but she declined.  Little thinking that she was contemplating self destruction, he did not take the poison from her.  Then she left, and the next word was that she had swallowed the dose and was dead.  The ambulance was sent and took her lifeless body to the undertaking establishment.

An inquest was held by Coroner McManus and a verdict rendered of suicide by carbolic acid.
The woman’s father lives in Kentucky opposite Mound City.
 
KILLED WIFE, CHILD AND THEN HIMSELF

Oskaloosa, Iowa., Oct. 18.—Harry McGlasson, at Frakerville, Ill., being despondent because he was out of work, shot his wife and infant daughter today, and then shot himself, dying instantly.
 
Funeral Services Tomorrow—The funeral services over the remains of Samuel J. Wilbur, who died yesterday after a long illness, will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o’clock at the family residence, No. 622 Thirty-fifty Street.  Mr. Wilbur was 22 years of age.  He was a yard clerk for the Illinois Central until stricken with typhoid fever.

(His marker in Cairo City Cemetery reads:  Samuel J. Wilbur 1883-1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Japtha Atherton, an old and well known citizen of Pulaski County, died at his home a few miles east of here Monday, Oct. 16, of heart disease.
 
Died, at the Anna hospital for insane, October 12, James Fray, of this place (Unity).  He had been afflicted with mental trouble for years, but his death was sudden and unexpected. 
 
Miss Nettie Strang arrived from Terre Haute, Ind., today to attend the funeral of Samuel J. Wilbur.
 
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Edline—The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oney Edline died at Blissville, Ark., Monday, Oct. 16.  Funeral services will be held at the residence of William Ohara, 520 Thirty-fifth Street, Thursday morning at 8 o’clock.  Interment at Villa Ridge.  Friends of the family are invited.
 
CARD OF THANKS.

Mr. George W. Martin desires to thank the neighbors and friends who were so kind to him during the recent illness and death of his wife.  He appreciates deeply the sympathy, which they expressed in words and deeds.
 
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Wilbur—Samuel J. Wilbur, age 22 years, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Wilbur, 622 Thirty-fifth Street, Tuesday morning, October 17.  Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday morning at 8:30 o’clock.  Interment at Villa Ridge.  Train will leave foot of Thirty-fourth Street.  Friends of the family invited.
 
Thursday, 19 Oct 1905:
MARTIN’S FATE IN JURY’S HANDS.
Trial of Negro for Murder Concluded in Circuit Court This Afternoon.

The trial of George Martin for murder was brought to a close late this afternoon.  The case occupied the whole of the time of the circuit court today.  The concluding arguments were made by Attorney Wilson for the People and Attorney Leek for the defense this afternoon.
 
NEGRO HANGED FOR CRIMINAL ASSAULT.

Winchester Ky., Oct. 19.—Sani Hislef, convicted of criminal assault, was hanged there this morning.  His neck was broken and he was pronounced dead in ten minutes.  He made a brief speech confessing his guilt and saying he had made his peace with God.  He urged the officials and other white people to break up the negro dens of iniquity, which he said were responsible for his downfall.
 
AGED LADY PASSES AWAY.

Mrs. Elizabeth Johns, mother of Messrs. David and William Johns, passed away at the home of the last named son at No. 3206 Sycamore Street last night after a long illness, which took a serious turn about three weeks ago.  The deceased was 80 years of age.  She leaves five children, the others besides the ones named above being Misses Barbara and Elizabeth Johns, of Cairo and Mrs. Jane Brownlee of Pine Bluff, Ark.

Mrs. Johns came to Cairo about eight years ago with her son.  She has made her home with him since her husband died 22 years ago.

No services will be held here, but the remains will be taken to DuQuoin at 5 o’clock tomorrow morning and the funeral will be held at that place.

(William B. Brownlee married Jane Johns on 16 Nov 1876, in Perry Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
THOMAS FERGUSON PASSES AWAY
Well Known Contractor Succumbed to His Ailment Last Night
WAS ONE OF CAIRO’S BEST BUILDERS
Funeral Tomorrow Under Auspices of Masonic Lodge to Which He Belonged.

Thomas Ferguson, the contractor and builder who has been seriously ill for a number of weeks, passed away last night at about 11 o’clock.

Mr. Ferguson was born in New Lisbon, Ohio, on Nov. 23, 1835.  On May 28, 1857, he married Miss Sarah who survives him.  They had three children, two of whom survive, Mrs. T. L. Pulley and Frank Ferguson.  Coming from a large family he was the last to survive.

Mr. Ferguson during the Civil War was connected with the construction work of the navy at Cairo and Mound City.  Later he opened a shop in Cairo and for the past thirty years has been following his trade here.  His son followed in his footsteps upon reaching his manhood and together they have been associated as contractors and builders.  They have constructed many of the best buildings in Cairo, and have made a reputation for themselves for honest, thorough work.  Such was the character of the deceased.

While connecting himself with no church, Mr. Ferguson was a Mason and a Templar, which shows he gave thought to more than the temporal affairs of this life.

A little more than two weeks ago, Mr. Ferguson was taken seriously ill with his old complaint, kidney trouble, and since that time his family had fears of his early dissolution.  He suffered intensely during this period and death came as a relief to him.

The funeral will be in charge of the order to which he belonged and will be held at the family residence, No. 511 Walnut Street, tomorrow afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. T. Morris of the Methodist church.  Burial will be at Beech Grove cemetery.

(T. L. Pulley married Ella Ferguson on 17 Apr 1894, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Jap N. Atherton, living near Shiloh Church, died suddenly of heart failure Sunday night last and was buried in the Shiloh Cemetery on Tuesday morning.  He was sixty-two years old and a veteran of the War of the Rebellion.  He was sergeant of Company F, 11th Illinois.  (Villa Ridge)

(Jasper N. Atherton, 21, a native of Pulaski Co., Ill., enlisted 15 Aug 1862, in Co. K, 109th Illinois Infantry.  He was transferred to Co. F, 11th Illinois Infantry and mustered out as sergeant on 14 Jul 1865.—Darrel Dexter)
 
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mertz, which occurred Wednesday afternoon, was very largely attend.  The business houses all over town (Mound City) were closed during the services. 
 
NOTICE.

All members of Cairo Lodge A. F. & A. M. No. 237 and visiting brothers are requested to meet at their hall in City National Bank building Friday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late brother, Thomas Ferguson.
W. F. Gibson, W. M.
Norton Renfro, Secy.
 
Friday, 20 Oct 1905:
MARTIN SENTENCED TO EIGHTEEN YEARS
Darky Who Shot at Darky and Killed White Man Given Light Sentence.

The case of George Martin charged with the murder of Mr. W. O. Bruce, a young white man, went to the jury about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon and about 5:30 o’clock a verdict was returned finding Martin guilty of murder and fixing his punishment at 18 years in the penitentiary.

Martin, on the 16th of September last, had a quarrel with one Tom Mitchell, another negro, over a small debt.  Mitchell grabbed a gun from Martin’s hands and broke the latter’s left arm with it.  Later Martin recovered the gun and shot at Mitchell.  The charge took effect in the stomach and abdomen of one W. O. Bruce, a young white man, who died of the injuries.

The light sentence returned by the jury was a surprise to the public generally.  The state appeared to have a strong case against Martin and it was generally expected that he would be sentenced to a life imprisonment.

Attorney Angus Leek defended Martin and upon the verdict made a motion for a new trial, which will be argued tomorrow.

The jury was composed of the following men:  C. I. Richards, Louis Ross, William West, Scott Hazlewood, John Daily, Wiley Craig, O. E. Riggles, Sidney J. Alles, A. S. Green, A. T. Ivy, Jerome Copeland, James Wright.
 

Saturday, 21 Oct 2905:
Former Cairoite Dead—Mr. George Hubbard, a former Cairoite, passed away at his home at Humphrey, Ark., Friday.  The news was received by his brother-in-law, Mr. George Wilson, of this city.  The deceased resided in Cairo for a number of years and was a well known lawyer.  The deceased is survived by his wife and four children.  The remains arrived this afternoon on the Cotton Belt.  The Masonic lodge of this city will have charge of the remains.
             (George W. Hubbard married Lizzie A. Wilson on 3 Oct 1877, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)


Monday, 23 Oct 1905:
Cairo Negro Shot—Bud Pullum, a Cairo negro, was perhaps fatally shot at Wickliffe, Ky., last night.  Pullum has been working for a railroad construction company in the vicinity.  It was not learned what the trouble was about, but it is said Pullum attempted to steal some clothing from a white man and the latter shot him.
 
Mrs. Maggie Lovett Dead—Mrs. Maggie Lovett, of No. 1235 Cedar Street, passed away Friday evening of consumption.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.  The deceased is survived by two daughters and son, the latter is thought to be at Paducah.  The deceased’s husband was a car repairer and they separated some time ago.  He is thought to be at Kansas City.
 
Officer Whitcamp today arrests a negro giving the name of Bud Pratt, who is wanted at Humboldt, Tenn., for a murder committed over a year ago in Gibson County, Tennessee.  The negro bears a bad reputation and attempted to shoot the officers once, before the latter arrested him.
 
Wednesday, 25 Oct 1905:
HELD FOR THE MURDER OF WHITE MAN.
M. C. Ethridge, a Negro, Charged with the Murder of William Hatfield, at Sandusky.

At a preliminary hearing Tuesday afternoon, M. C. Ethridge, a negro, was bound over to await the action of the grand jury at the February term of circuit court, charged with the murder of William Hatfield, at Sandusky on October 9th.

Three other negroes, who were arrested, charged with being accomplices to the crime, were related.  They were Tom Ethridge, Allen Hall and Fulton Davis.

Near the body of the murdered man was found a lone red dice, which led up to Ethridge’s arrest and it is said that Ethridge had been seen during the day of the murder with this dice in his possession.
Hatfield was hit in the head with a club and his skull crushed.  The red dice will play an important part in Ethridge’s trial.

Hatfield was a timber man and is said to have been intoxicated on the day of his death.  He had considerable money in his possession and was seen in company with the negroes, according to the evidence, and it is alleged that after the murder Ethridge was seen with a large roll of money.
 
Death Prevented Meeting—After deserting his family in the days of ‘49, to become a gold miner in California, the father of James Cannon, a well known farmer living near Lincoln, desired to see his children once more, and although over 80 years of age, started from his western home for Illinois.  The old man’s last wish was never gratified, for at Streator, Ill., death overcame him and he died while waiting for a train to bring him to Lincoln.  His last words were those of prayer that he might live to see the son he had deserted over a half century before.—Lincoln Dispatch.
 
Thursday, 26 Oct 1905:
Little Girl Dies of Croup—Daisy, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert James, residing on West Twenty-second Street, died of spasmodic croup Tuesday.  The funeral was held today from St. Joseph’s Church.
 
Died, Oct. 24th, of typhoid malaria fever, Henry Wagoner, aged 22 years.  The funeral was held at Olive Branch Cemetery.  The family has the sympathy of friends.
 
Monday, 30 Oct 1905:
Negro Stabbed May Die.
Two Negroes Quarrel on Eighteenth Street Sunday Morning—Which Ended in Stabbing.

Two negroes, Bob Perry and C. Horn, became involved in a quarrel Sunday morning on Eighteenth Street, which resulted in the latter being seriously and perhaps fatally stabbed.

Perry made his escape and has not been captured.  Horn was taken to St. Mary’s Infirmary where he was attended by Dr. Fields.

The police were unable to find out what the trouble was about, but it is supposed that there is a woman at the bottom of the case.

The affair occurred about 11 o’clock on Eighteenth Street between Washington and Walnut.
 
$75 Reward

A reward of $75 is offered for the whereabouts of Henry Powles, who mysteriously disappeared on or about the last of August 1905.
Ida Powles
Ida Powles, his wife
Cairo, Ill., Oct. 30, 1905
 
Death at the Grade Crossing.

Charleston, Ill., Oct. 30.—Mr. and Mrs. George Dukman were instantly killed at a crossing of the Big Four here by the “Knickerbocker” fast train.  Their team was killed and their wagon demolished.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 1905:
Taken to Arkansas—Bud Pratt, a negro murderer wanted at Humboldt, Tenn., and Barfield, Ark., on the charge of murder, was taken to Barfield, yesterday.  Pratt refused to return without a requisition and as the sheriff from Humboldt thought it too much trouble to get the necessary papers, he waived claim upon him so it is said, so that sheriff from Barfield came with the papers and took back his man.
 
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Corzine, of No. 2203 Sycamore Street, died Sunday of croup.

(Lewis W. Corzine married Mary C. Marion on 4 Nov 1891, in Alexander Co., Ill.  A marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Lewis Earl Corzine  1901-1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Wednesday, 1 Nov 1905:
John Brooks, of Lick Creek, Union County, Ill., aged 72 years, grandfather of Mesdames A. W. Williamson and Ed Miller, of this city (Mound City), died Monday.  Two daughters, Mrs. M. Culp, of this city, and Mrs. J. A. Dawes, of Lick Creek, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, survive him.  Mr. Williamson’s, Mr. Miller’s and M. Culp’s families left Tuesday morning to attend the funeral.

             (John Brooks married Louvana P. Hale on 12 Oct 1854, in Union Co., Ill.  Marshall Culp married Sarah J. Brooks on 25 Apr 1872, in Union Co., Ill. Otis Dawes married Mary A. Brooks on 18 Mar 1896, in Union Co., Ill.  Albert Warren Williamson married Alma Inez Culp, daughter of Marshall Culp and Sarah J. Brooks, on 29 Jun 1893, in Union Co., Ill.  Edgar S. Miller married Girtrude Culp on 8 Jul 1897, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Keller Cemetery in Union County reads:  John M. Brooks Died Oct. 30, 1905 Aged 72 Yrs., 9 Mos., & 24 Ds.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Thursday, 2 Nov 1905:
FATHER THREATENS FAMILY, SON KILLS HIM

Alton, Ill., Nov. 2.—Leonard Oller was killed with a biscuit roller by his 18-year-old son, Frank, because he knocked his wife down and threatened to kill the entire family.

(This may be the family of Leonard F. Oller, who married Maria Haugherty on 4 May 1882, in Montgomery Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
MISS BIRDIE PORTER DIED WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Passed Away at Her Home at Joppa, Mo., of Typhoid Fever.

Miss Birdie Porter, a niece of Rev. T. J. Porter, pastor of the Cairo Baptist Church, who visited here a short time ago, died last night at her home at Joppa, Mo., of typhoid fever.

The deceased was a beautiful and popular young lady and made many friends during her visit here, who will deeply regret her untimely death.

(The 9 Nov 1905, issue gives the place of death as Joplin, Mo.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Saturday, 4 Nov 1905:
Father James Gillen was called to northern Ohio by the sudden illness of his father.  Father Alfred, one of the Benedictine fathers, who was formerly stationed at the monastery at Wetaug, will conduct services at St. Joseph’s Church tomorrow.
 
Man Found Dead—The remains of a man found outside the stone wall on Ohio Street at a point opposite the Planters House this morning were taken to Mrs. Feith’s undertaking rooms, where an inquest was held by Coroner McManus.  The name of the deceased was not learned, but it is the opinion that he was a steamboat man.  He was about 50 years old and had died during the night.
 
Monday, 6 Nov 1905:
YOUNG NEGRESS KILLS HUSBAND
Lethea Hines Shot Garfield Hines with 44 Colts Revolver.
WOMAN CLAIMS SELF DEFENSE.
Husband Had Attacked Her on Several Occasions with Knife, Threatening to Kill Her.

Shot and killed by his young wife, the remains of Garfield Hines, a negro, lie stiff and cold in the undertaking rooms of Mrs. M. E. Feith, while the husband-murderer occupies a cell in the city jail.
This afternoon shortly before 2 o’clock, Garfield Hines went to the home of his wife’s mother, No. 218 Thirty-third Street, where his wife has been living and began to quarrel with his better half.

For some time Hines and his wife have not lived together, owing to the manner in which Mrs. Hines was treated by her husband, who is said to have quarreled with her frequently and threatened to take her life.

Mrs. Hines was lying upon a bed, when her husband entered the room, as she was sick.  Hines accused his wife of infidelity, which she denied.  While they were talking Mrs. Hines’ mother went out to the shed to get a bucket of coal.  As she left the room Hines, with an oath, made a motion for his hip pocket, where he kept a large dirk knife.

His wife sprang from the bed and grabbing a 44 Colts revolver nearby, shot her husband, the ball taking effect in the abdomen.

Hines grabbed his wife and made an effort to cut her throat after he had been shot, but Mrs. Hines’ mother hearing the shot, rushed into the room in time to prevent the cutting.

Hines left the house and died a short time after.

The young wife immediately after the shooting went to police headquarters and gave herself up.
The woman was seen by a Citizen representative a few minutes after the tragedy and to him she told the following story:

“My name is Lethea Hines.  I am 18 years old and two months.  My husband is 26 years old.  We have no children.  We have not lived together for some time, because Garfield was so cruel to me, beating me often and threatening to kill me.  He has attacked me several times with that dirk knife, and I have been living with my mother.  I shot him when he made the motion for his hip pocket, for I knew he would kill me and I acted in self-defense.  He tried to cut my throat after I shot him.  He grabbed me here (pointing to her shoulder) and tore my dress.”

Coroner McManus held an inquest this afternoon.
 
Tuesday, 7 Nov 1905:
Mr. Kit Haynes received the sad news this morning of the death of Nellie May Dunn, the infant daughter of Mr. D. A. Dunn, of Smithland, Ky.  The child was ten months old.  She was taken suddenly ill yesterday.  No particulars were given in the message.  Mr. and Mrs. Haynes will leave for Smithland this evening.
 
Identity Is a Mystery—The name of the man found dead on Ohio Street Saturday morning is still a mystery.  Numerous river men and others have viewed the remains at Mrs. Feith’s undertaking rooms, but have failed to identify the man.
 
Wednesday, 8 Nov 1905:
JOHN FITZGERALD DEAD.
Passed Away Tuesday Evening at His Home on Center Street.

John Fitzgerald, a well-known Cairo man, and  son of the late Richard Fitzgerald, died Tuesday evening about 5:20 o’clock at his home on Center Street.

The deceased had been ill for several weeks and his death was due to a complication of diseases.  Until recently, the deceased managed the farm of his father in the drainage district.

He is survived by his wife and five children, the eldest 13 years of age and the youngest 2 years old, besides four brothers, William, Richard, Robert and Edward Fitzgerald, and a sister, Mrs. A. P. Ehs.

The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock from St. Joseph’s Church and the remains taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.

(A marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  John Fitzgerald 1874-1906.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Irvin Lockman died at the home of his parents, Nov. 7, 3 miles west of Dongola, aged 20 years, 5 months.  He suffered a stroke of paralysis in one limb at the age of 3 years, necessitating his going on crutches the remainder of his life, yet he never complained, but was always cheerful.  He received a good education in the public schools and graduated from a business college in St. Louis and held a good position as bookkeeper as long as he was able to stay with business.  Funeral at the Lutheran church in Dongola Nov. 8, at 11 a.m.  Interment in the St. John’s Cemetery.

(Milton D. Lockman married Minerva Dillow on 4 Nov 1877, in Union Co., Ill.  His marker in St. John’s Cemetery reads:  Irvin M. Lockman 1885-1905.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Cairo Bartender—Thomas Pate, a Cairo bartender, who was employed at the Kentucky House on Ohio Street, shot and killed one James McFarland in a saloon at Coulterville, Ill., Monday morning.  Pate was released upon $1,500 bond.  It is claimed he acted in self-defense.
 
Thursday, 9 Nov 1905:
STRANGER FOUND WITH SKULL CRUSHED.
Found Lying at Side of a Track Last Night at Bridge Junction.

A man by the names of Charles Wood, who resides in Philadelphia, Pa., was found last night about 8:15 o’clock by a train crew on the Illinois Central railroad lying by the side of the track near Bridge Junction.

The man was unconscious and his head was badly crushed.  He was thought to be dead.  Dr. James McManus, the coroner, was notified and hurried to Bridge Junction.  Finding the man was alive, he had him placed aboard an engine and brought to Cairo, where he was taken to St. Mary’s Infirmary.
His head bears several deep gashes and it is thought he was either struck by a passing train or was slugged by some highwayman.

A brother arrived today, who recognized him as Charles Wood, his brother.  The man is in a critical condition and his death is expected at any moment.

He wore overalls, which covered a neat suit of clothing.  He appears to be a laboring man and about 30 years of age.  He is smooth shaven, having dark brown hair.  He weighs about 175 or 180 pounds and is an excellent specimen of manhood.

Mr. Wood died this afternoon before 2 o’clock from his injuries.
 
Rev. T. J. Porter returned yesterday from Joplin, Mo., where he was called by the death of his niece, Miss Birdie Porter.
 
Mr. E. A. Smith received the sad news yesterday of the death of his only sister, Mrs. James McFadden.  which occurred last Saturday morning at Challis, Idaho.  The deceased’s home was at Custer, Idaho, but she and her husband were temporarily at Challis, where the latter had mining interests.  The deceased was about 38 years of age.  She will be remembered here to old friends as Miss Carrie Smith.  She is survived by her husband, mother, brother, a half sister, Mrs. A. M. Guion, of this city, two half brothers, Messrs. Louis and Bishop Lincoln, of Kansas.
 
Friday, 10 Nov 1905:
DEATH OF J. F. CONNELL
Former Editor of Mound City Enterprise Passed Away Today.

Mr. J. F. Connell, former editor of the Mound City Enterprise, passed away at his home in Mound City today after an illness of a week’s duration.

The deceased was stricken with an attack of pneumonia about a week ago and gradually grew worse.  Last night, however, it was thought he was improving, but he suffered a relapse this morning and died about 11:50 o’clock.

He would have been 55 years old, if his life had been spared until November 25th.  He is survived by a wife and seven children, six boys and one girl.  They are James Jr., Charles Dana, Frank, Irvin, Byron, Roy and Miss Mona Connell.  He is also survived by four brothers, Mr. Wiley Connell, of Chicago, Mr. Will Connell, of New York City, and Mrs. Dave Connell and Mr. Arthur Connell, of Cairo, besides three sisters, Mrs. E. A. Barton, of Chicago, Mrs. N. P. Spence, of Chicago, and Mrs. J. W. Whitlock, of Cairo.

The deceased spent the greater part of his life in the newspaper business and was the editor of the Mound City Enterprise for nearly ten years and previous to that time was the editor of the Egyptian Press at Marion, Ill., and at one time was editor of the Cairo Morning Argus.

He was at one time an Odd Fellow.

(John W. Whitlock married Mattie Connell on 1 Sep 1881, in Williamson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died, Friday morning, Nov. 3, at 4 a.m. at Challis, Idaho, Mrs. Caroline Frances McFadden nee Smith, wife of James A. McFadden.

Burial will occur at Villa Ridge cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m.  Special train will leave Cairo at 12 o’clock noon.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.

(Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Caroline Frances McFadden Born Dec. 4, 1863 Died Nov. 3, 1905.  Sister of James R. Smith.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Funeral of Katie Schindler—The funeral of little Katie Marie Schindler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Schindler, was held this morning from St. Patrick’s Church and the remains taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.

(August Schindler married Mary Walden on 4 Sep 1895, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Father James Gillen, of St. Joseph’s Church, returned yesterday from Swanton, Ohio, where he was called by the serious illness of his aged father.  James Gillen reached his father’s home too late to see him alive.  The deceased was 84 years of age and is survived by his wife and nine children, six sons and three daughters.
 
Mr. Cyrus Smith left for St. Louis this afternoon to meet the remains of his sister, Mrs. Caroline Frances McFadden, who died in Challis, Idaho, on Nov. 3rd.  The remains will be brought to Villa Ridge for interment and the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon, as will be seen by notice elsewhere in today’s Citizen.
 
Saturday, 11 Nov 1905:
Mr. James Connell, of Chicago, has arrived to attend the funeral of his father, the late J. F. Connell, of Mound City, and was in this city today.
 
The funeral of J. F. Connell will be held Sunday afternoon at the residence.  Funeral train leaves at 2:25 p.m. on I. C. railroad for Beech Grove Cemetery. (Mound City)
 
Tuesday, 14 Nov 1905:
Father James Gillen, who returned only a few days ago from near Swanton, Ohio, where he was called by the serious illness and death of his father, has been called back to Swanton to attend his mother, who is dangerously ill with pneumonia and not expected to live.
 
A Centenarian Dies—The funeral services of Mrs. Julia Winston, colored, were conducted yesterday afternoon and the remains interred in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.  The deceased had attained the remarkable age of 104 years, the first to reach that ripe period in Perry County for many years past.  Her mental faculties were unusually bright and she off times related incidents that occurred many years ago during slavery times in a highly interesting manner.—Carbondale Free Press.
 
Wednesday, 15 Nov 1905:
Death of George Judson—Hon. W. B. Gilbert received the sad news yesterday of the death of Mr. George Judson, of Evanston, Ill., a brother of Mrs. Miles S. Gilbert.  The deceased had been a sufferer from tuberculosis for several years.  Previous to his ill health he was a young man of exceptional ability and promise.  He served among the Illinois State Volunteers in the Spanish American War with the rank of quartermaster.  Several years ago he visited Cairo, where he made a number of friends.  Mr. Judson is survived by his parents, his sister, Mrs. Gilbert, and two brothers, Mr. Frank P. Judson, cashier of the Bankers National Bank of Chicago, and Mr. Harry Judson, of the First National Bank of Chicago.

             (Miles S. Gilbert married Helen E. Judson on 4 Oct 1899, in Cook Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Thursday, 16 Nov 1905:
Mrs. Jennie Stewart left today for Phoenix, Ariz., where she was called by the serious illness of her son-in-law, Mr. Robert Carkuff.  Mrs. Carkuff was formerly Miss Jennie Stewart.
 
Our citizens (Dongola) were greatly shocked last Tuesday morning when the sad news reached here that Mr. George W. Scurlock of Anna had been burned to death by gasoline.  From what we can learn of the accident, it seems that he had been delivering coal oil and gasoline and had spilt some gasoline on his clothes during the day and along about 7 o’clock in the evening he drove his team up to the public well to water them and while his team was drinking, he struck a match to light his pipe and his clothes, by being saturated with the gasoline, of course, caught fire and the flames flashed up all over him.  He ran across the street and into George W. Penninger’s saloon, but before they could tear his clothes off of him he was burned so badly that he died at 4 o’clock Tuesday morning.  Mr. Scurlock was a resident of this town (Dongola) a number of years, but moved to Anna about two years ago and has been running the oil wagon and delivering oil and gasoline to all neighboring towns ever since he moved to Anna.  His remains were brought here Wednesday.  At 9 o’clock a.m. funeral services were held at the Congregational church under auspices of Dongola Lodge No. 3431 I. O. O. F.  Interment took place in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery.  The deceased was 50 years old.

(His marker in I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola reads:  G. W. Scurlock Born Sept. 4, 1855 Died Nov. 14, 1905.  Gone but not forgotten.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Friday, 17 Nov 1905:
CAIROITE KILLED AT CHARLESTON
Will Hancock Shot by Ed Parks in a Quarrel.

Charleston, Mo., Nov. 17.—Will Hancock was shot and killed here late Wednesday night by Ed Parks.  Both were well known young men.  They quarreled over who had the most money.  A fistfight resulted and in the scuffle. Ed Parks fired five shots from a revolver, only one of which took effect.  They had been great friends.  The verdict of the coroner’s jury was that the shooting was unjustifiable.  Parks is in jail.

The dead man is a son of H. H. Hancock, of Cairo.

(The 18 Nov 1905, issue states this was not the son of H. H. Hancock, but was another man known as Bush Hancock.—Darrel Dexter)
 
A. L. Sanderson, of Cairo, has returned from Maxvil’s Mill, Ky., near Paducah, where he attended the funeral of Herbert Sanderson, his half brother.  Mr. Sanderson died at St. Mary’s Infirmary in this city Sunday.
 
Saturday, 18 Nov 1905:
Died in Memphis—A dispatch from Mr. W. H. Greble this afternoon to Observer P. H. Smyth, announced the death there today of Mr. Sid Wheeler, a member of the Elks lodge here.  He was a clerk on one of the Lee line steamers.
 
NEGRESS ACQUITTED OF HER CRIME.

The preliminary hearing of Lethea Hines, the 19-year-old negress who shot and killed her husband, Garfield Hines, a few weeks ago, was held this morning in Judge Ross’ court, and the court decided that the crime was done in self defense and acquitted the youthful murderess.
 
Was Not Son of H. H. Hancock—The young Hancock who was shot and killed at Charleston, Mo., Thursday, was not a son of Mr. H. H. Hancock, of this city, as was stated in this paper yesterday.  The murdered men was known as Bush Hancock and not Will Hancock.
 
Well Known Colored Man Dead—Milton Jenkins, a well known colored man, who resided on West Twenty-fourth Street, a house mover by trade, died Thursday.  The deceased was 69 years of age.  The funeral was held this morning from the A. M. E. Church on Seventeenth Street.

(Milton Jenkins married Louiza Anderson on 17 Oct 1864, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Milton Jenkins married Anna Davis on 17 May 1866, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Monday, 20 Nov 1905:
Mr. James Coleman and daughter, Miss Helena, left for Shawneetown this afternoon, where they went to attend the funeral of Mr. Coleman’s brother, Mr. Hackett Coleman, a prominent farmer near Shawneetown.
 
Father Gillen’s Mother Dead—Mrs. James Gillen, mother of Father James Gillen, of St. Joseph Church, this city, passed away at her home at Caraghar, Ohio, Friday of pneumonia.  Her husband died just two weeks preceding her of the same disease.  The deceased is survived by nine children, six sons and three daughters.  The funeral was held today.  The deceased was 78 years old.
 
“DID NOT KNOW THE GUN WAS LOADED.”
Same Old Story Told by Negro Who Pointed Gun at Woman and Fired.

“No suh!  I did not know de gun was loaded!” was the exclamation uttered by Will Van Buren alias Will Buckner, who was seen at the city jail this morning by a Citizen representative and asked if he intentionally shot Lena Thomas, a negro woman.

Buckner and some other negroes were at the home of Lena Thomas, the murdered woman, Saturday night.  They were having a gay time playing war.  Some of them called themselves Japs while others played Russians.  There was an old shotgun in the house and this each side endeavored to wrest from the hands of their opponents and then see how long they could keep it in their possession.
Sunday afternoon Buckner carried dinner to a relative who worked at Halliday’s brickyard nearby and went around to the Thomas homestead afterward.

There were a few others in the house.  According to his story, he began playing with the gun again and, pointing it at Lena Thomas, said, “I’m gwine to shoot you.”

The woman who was giving her attention to something on the stove replied:  “Shoot nigga, I’m not skeered of de gun.” Whereupon Buckner deliberately pulled the trigger and fired.  The gun was loaded and the charge took effect in the side of the woman’s head, badly disfiguring her.

Buckner was nearly frightened to death, so he claims, and dropping the gun started to run.  The witnesses to the tragedy told him he had better give himself up and he was met coming out Nineteenth Street shortly after by Officer Fred Whitcamp, who placed him in jail.

Between Saturday night and the time of the shooting, which occurred about 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, the husband of the murdered woman had loaded the gun and this Buckner did not know and began playing with it before investigating.

The inquest over the remains of the Thomas woman was held this morning.  The jury recommended that Buckner be released from custody, exonerating him from all blame and finding from the evidence that the accident was purely accidental.

 

Tuesday, 21 Nov 1905:

The Rhodes-Burford installment furniture house is closed on account of the death of S. J. Burford of Louisville, Ky.  (Mound City)

 

News has reached this city (Mound City), on Nov. 14th the 3-month-old baby, Muriel Rutherford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude E. Spence, of San Francisco, died.

 

S. J. BURFORD DIED THIS MORNING.

Well Known Louisville Citizen Succumbs to Pneumonia.

WAS ILL ONLY A FEW DAYS

Funeral Will Be Held Thursday.—Cairo Store Closed Out of Respect for Deceased.

             Mr. S. J. Burford, secretary and treasurer of the Rhodes-Burford Furniture Company, died at his home in Louisville, Ky., at 2 o’clock this morning of pneumonia, after an illness of only a few days.

             Mr. Burford was well known in Cairo, as he was a frequent visitor here.  He also found his bride in Cairo, having wedded Miss Eva Cantwell on March 19th, 1890.  She is now left a widow with several children.

             The news of the sudden death of Mr. Burford came in a long distance telephone message from Mr. L. F. Hurt, and the store on Commercial Avenue was immediately closed, and will remain so until after the funeral Thursday.

             The remains will be buried at his home in Louisville.  Mrs. Cantwell will leave tonight for Louisville to be with her daughter and Mr. and A. J. H. Newman, manager of the Cairo store who is now en route home from New York, will probably stop there en route home.  Mr. Hurt is already there.

             Mr. Burford is stricken down in the prime of his life, as his age is little beyond 40 years.  His untimely demise is a great shock to his friends.

             (Stonewall J. Burford married Eva M. Cantwell on 19 Mar 1890, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 

A woman by the name of Miller died at the home of Andrew Hanson west of town (Ullin) last week.

 

W. F. Gill, who was accidentally killed at the Metal Bound Package Plant Thursday, died Friday and the remains were taken to Marion for interment.  The coroner’s jury exonerated the company from any blame.  (Mound City)

 

Thomas Buchanan, a well known plasterer, who has worked a great deal in Cairo, was accidentally killed while tearing down an old building in town (Mound City) Friday.

 

Wednesday, 22 Nov 1905:

Mr. Robert VanArsdale, of the Rhodes Burford Furniture Company, left yesterday for Louisville, Ky., to attend the funeral of his uncle, Mr. S. J. Burford.

 

SHOOTING SCRAPE AT VILLA RIDGE.

Constable Green in Self Defense Shoots and Kills Negro.

             Villa Ridge, Nov. 22—We had a shooting affray here on Saturday last to relieve the monotony.  Constable George Green had an altercation with Tom Johnson, colored, who had been drinking and drew a revolver on Mr. Green, who shot him in self defense.  Mr. Green went to Mound City at once and surrendered to the proper authorities, who bade him return home and hold himself to answer if called for.  Johnson died Tuesday night.

 

Funeral Held Today—The funeral of Mr. S. J. Burford of the Rhodes-Burford Furniture Company, was held at Louisville this afternoon.  Mrs. Cantwell and daughters, Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Harrell, and son Robert Cantwell and Robert VanArsdale, of the Cairo store, went to Louisville to attend the funeral.  The store will open again tomorrow morning.

 

Old Cairoite Dead—Albert Allen, a former resident of this city, died last Sunday at his home, No. 6259 Halstead Street, Chicago.  The deceased was 49 years of age.  He learned the printing business in the Bulletin office in Cairo a number of years ago.  He was a boon companion of Mr. Henry Vincent, who sent a beautiful floral piece for the funeral.  The funeral was held this afternoon at Chicago with interment at Oakwoods.

 

Friday, 24 Nov 1905:

SKETCH OF LATE S. J. BURFORD

Louisville Courier Journal Pays Tribute to His Worth.

             The Louisville Courier-Journal contained a sketch of the late S. J. Burford from which we extract the following:

             Stonewall Jackson Burford was born forty-one years ago at Harrodsburg.  He was a son of Dr. John A. Burford, who at the age of eighty-four, survives him.  He came to Louisville in 1882.  He first obtained employment in a butter making establishment and later became collector of P. F. Collier & Company.  He was a hard and industrious worker and had long before his death pushed his way to the head of one of the largest mercantile establishments in the city.  In 1885 he became interested in the furniture business with A. J. Rhodes at Cairo, Ill., and for three years conducted a furniture house there.

             In 1888 he returned to Louisville and opened a furniture store on Jefferson Street, between Seventh and Eighth.  Later branches were opened at Twelfth and Market streets and Preston and Market streets.  Then the big house on the north side of Market Street, between Sixth and Seventh streets was opened.  The business later outgrew these quarters and was recently removed to the new store on the south side of the same street.  Three stores in Louisville, one in New Albany, and one in Jeffersonville are links in a chain of forty-three stores in different parts of the country.

             Mr. Burford’s business ventures were customarily met with success, and aside from his interests in the company, of which he was one of the heads, he had amassed a large amount of property.  His real estate holdings in Louisville and in adjacent country were very heavy.  He had recently completed the erection of a magnificent residence, “Riverview,” at Prospect on his Prospect interurban line and had expressed his hopes of spending the happiest days of his life there.  He and Mrs. Burford were royal and frequent entertainers and often had large parties at their home.  Mr. Burford owned a launch, and his journeys to the city and business were often made on the river.

             He was a lover of outdoor sports and was an expert marksman.  He frequently spent weeks away on hunting trips in Arkansas, Florida, and elsewhere.  A prince of good fellows, he was also charitable, public spirited and progressive and was a member of the board of trustees of the Louisville Industrial School of Reform, appointed by former Mayor Grainger.

             He was a member of DeMolay Commandery, No. 12, Kosair Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and Preston Lodge of Masons, No. 281.  He was also a member of Louisville Lodge No. 8, B. P. O. E.

             Besides his father, Dr. John A. Burford, who resides at “Riverview,” he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva C. Burford, one daughter, Miss Margaret Burford, aged seventeen, and two sons, John N. and Stonewall Jackson Burford, Jr.  Two brothers, Clarence R. Burford, foreman for the Rhodes-Burford Company, W. R. Burford, of Prescott, Ariz., and one sister, Mrs. C. C. Van Arsdall, of Nevada, Mo., also survive him.  Mrs. Burford was Miss Eva Cantwell of Cairo, Ill., and was married to Mr. Burford twenty years ago.

 

MAN KILLED AT MOUND CITY TODAY

Otis Cobble, Assistant Engineer at Wisconsin Chair Factory, Meets Sudden Death.

FLY WHEEL ON ENGINE GAVE WAY

Hurling It Through the Air, Striking Cobble.—Calamity Occurred About 7:30 O’clock.

             Otis Cobble, assistant engineer at the Wisconsin Chair Factory at Mound City, was instantly killed this morning by a fragment of a flywheel, which exploded, striking him in the side.

             The sad affair happened about 7:30 o’clock.  Cobble was standing near the engine when suddenly the large flywheel exploded and the fragments were hurled through the engine room wrecking the objects with which they came in contact.  One of the fragments struck Cobble in the side and thigh, killing him instantly.  The flywheel is between eight and nine feet in diameter.

             The deceased is a young man and is unmarried.

 

ALLEGED THIEF MAY HAVE BEEN DROWNED.

Skiff Found Tied to Steamer Pacific with Stolen Articles, But Man Is Missing.

             The man who boldly stole a coil of new rope from the Woodward Hardware Company’s store Wednesday night, and who wheeled it off in a wheelbarrow, which it is thought he also stole from the store, is missing and it is thought that he fell out of his skiff and was drowned, as the skiff has been found but not the man.

             The story of the theft is an interesting one.  Wednesday the man, whose name is not known, and who is supposed to live down the river, called at the Woodward Hardware Store.  He purchased some rope and some cork.  He went with the clerk to the basement and saw where they were stored.  He paid for his purchase and said he would return for them later.

             A few minutes after 6 o’clock, Mr. Corcoran, night watchman for P. T. Langan, saw a man working at some rope at the Woodward Hardware Company’s store.  The man was pulling the rope out from beneath the doors to the basement and was coiling it around a wheelbarrow.  Mr. Corcoran watched him for a while, but the man boldly worked away and did not look up.  Finally, however, he asked the watchman:  “Well, what do you want here?”  Mr. Corcoran replied that he was just watching him work.

             The watchman passed on and the man continued to steal the rope.  The man was so bold that the watchman did not realize the man was in the act of stealing.

             When the stranger had completed his task, he wheeled it off to a skiff, which he had left at the riverbank and nothing more has been seen of him.

             Yesterday morning, Mr. Mace Goldsmith, ship carpenter on the transfer steamer Pacific, found a skiff tied to the rear of the Pacific with a coil of rope, a lantern, a flask of whisky and a grindstone in it.  He recognized the grindstone as the one belonging to the Pacific and used by him.  It was supposed the rope was the same that was stolen from Woodward’s.  But the wheelbarrow and the man were missing.  It is thought that the man lost his balance in the skiff and fell overboard and was drowned.

             (The 27 Nov 1905, issue gives the missing man’s name as Dave Sharron.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Saturday, 25 Nov 1905:

FUNERAL NOTICE

             Mueller—Mrs. Loru E. Mueller died Friday, November 24th, 1905.  Beloved wife of Joseph E. Mueller.  Funeral services will be held from the family residence, No. 410 Washington Avenue, Sunday afternoon at 1:45 p.m.  Special train will leave foot of Eighth Street at 2:45 p.m.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.

 

DEATH OF WELL KNOWN CHRISTIAN WOMAN

Mrs. Loru E.  Mueller Died Last Night after Illness of Several Weeks.

             Mrs. Loru E. Mueller, wife of Capt. Joseph E. Mueller, passed away at St. Mary’s Infirmary about 8:30 o’clock Friday night, after an illness of several weeks.

             The deceased had been in poor health for several months and was taken to the infirmary about four weeks ago.  She is survived by her husband, two sons, Logan and Leo Mueller, and a sister, Mrs. Ellis E. Cox.

             Mrs. Mueller was born at Shawneetown, Ill., June 29, 1855.  She came to Cairo at the close of the Civil War with her parents, the late George W. and Loru A. McKeag.  Her father served as postmaster here for several years, being appointed by President U. S. Grant.

             Capt. Mueller was at that time in charge of the Weather Bureau Station here and he and the deceased formed a friendship, which culminated in their marriage on February 1, 1880.  Four children were born to them, two of whom survive her.

             The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church of this city and a devout Christian.  She possessed a kind and amiable disposition and was highly esteemed by all who knew her and her loss will be deeply deplored.

             The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the family residence, Fifth and Washington.  Rev. A. S. Buchanan, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will conduct the ceremonies.

             (Joseph Edward Mueller married Loru Elizabeth McKeaig on 1 Feb 1880, in Alexander Co., Ill.  George W. McKeag married Loru Ann Posey on 19 Oct 1852, in Gallatin Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Monday, 27 Nov 1905:

POLICE ARREST BADLY WANTED MURDERER

Who Killed Another Negro in Crap Game at Marion a Week Ago.

             Chief Mart Egan and Sergeant James Cowell made an important arrest today when they landed Al Scott, a negro, in the city jail, charged with cold-blooded murder.

             Scott is charged with the murder of another negro named Major Langston, at Marion, Ill., on Sunday, November 19th.  The negroes were engaged in a crap game together and disagreed over the small amount of 40 cents.  They quarreled, they fought, they clenched and Scott shot his opponent down.

             He came to Cairo and was found in a house at No. 1411 Cedar Street.

             Sheriff H. S. Harris and Deputy Sheriff J. F. Khrogsmorton, of Marion, came down to take the negro back to Marion.

 

Recovered the Rope—Chief Egan has recovered the rope that was stolen from the Woodward Hardware Company, but the thief is still missing and as stated in The Citizen Saturday, it is thought he was drowned.  The rope was found in the man’s shanty boat below Bradley’s coal fleet.  Dave Sharron is the man’s name and he cares for the government light at the point.  It is said that Sharron was convicted of counterfeiting a few years ago and served time in the penitentiary.

 

Funeral of Mrs. Mueller—The funeral of Mrs. Joseph E. Mueller was held yesterday afternoon at the family residence on lower Washington Avenue and was largely attended.  Rev. A. S. Buchanan, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiated and the music was furnished by the Presbyterian choir and by the Germania Maennerchor.  The interment was at Beech Grove Cemetery.

 

Brakeman Resting Easy—Mr. J. F. Kelley, the Illinois Central brakeman, who was injured at Mounds Saturday, was reported to be resting easily this afternoon.  While crossing the track at Mounds, going to his caboose, he was struck by a switch engine, having his right leg severed above the knee and his left foot above the ankle, besides being otherwise bruised.  Mr. Kelley’s home is in East St. Louis, where his mother and sister reside.  He was brought to Cairo and placed in St. Mary’s Infirmary.

  

Tuesday, 28 Nov 1905:

Died from Injuries—J. F. Kelley, the Illinois Central brakeman who was injured about the limbs at Mounds Sunday morning, died last night at St. Mary’s Infirmary from his injuries.  The remains will be taken to East St. Louis where his mother resides.

 

Mrs. W. H. Williams, of Paducah formerly of Cairo, died yesterday morning soon after midnight at her home in Paducah.  Her husband and three young children survive her.  She was married to Mr. Williams in this city and they lived here some years afterwards.  Her maiden name was Nellie Rhea.  She was a popular lady and had many friends in Cairo who will regret deeply her untimely demise.

             (William H. Williams married Nellie C. Rhea on 23 Dec 1895, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 

NEGRO ACQUITTED IN UNION COUNTY.

             Robert Elder, a colored boy, who killed Walter Forbush, a young white man at Cobden last November, was acquitted in the Union County circuit court at Jonesboro last week.  Forbush was one of a crowd of young men who attempted to run the negro out of town.  While engaged in this pastime they went a little too far, and Elder shot and killed Forbush.  He was tried at the March term of court by Judge Butler and was given a sentence of 27 years in the penitentiary.  Judge Butler granted the defendant a new trial, and it came up a second time before Judge Duncan, with the result that Elder was acquitted.

 

ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE

Which Will Be Held at the Cairo Opera House Sunday—Public Invited

             The following are the deceased members of Cairo lodge B. P. O. E. No. 651:  Joseph P. Robarts, died October 30, 1903; John A. Haynes, died February 25, 1904; Earnest W. Rees, died November 12, 1904; Henry Bernstine, died July 28, 1905; John P. Mockler died August 17, 1905; Sidney J. Wheeler, died November 18, 1905.

 

A very sad affair occurred Monday evening.  Lizzie Biggerstaff, who lives in the Shiloh neighborhood with her grandfather, Mr. Guss Biggerstaff, shot herself through the heart with a revolver.  She was but 13 years old and there is no telling what was the cause of her trouble.  She had just returned from school and walked directly into her room where she did the awful deed.

             (Augustus F. Biggerstaff, 40, son of Thomas Biggerstaff and Susan Dilts, married Esther E. Emerson on 14 Sep 1881, in Union Co., Ill.  This was his second marriage.—Darrel Dexter)

 

The coroner’s jury, which set upon the remains of the negro that Constable George Green killed a short time ago, disbanded last evening without an agreement.  Five were for acquittal and one for holding Mr. Green to answer before the grand jury.  The one who held the jury is said to be an open and avowed enemy of Mr. Green, so that his action has not the weight it would otherwise have.

 

Wednesday, 29 Nov 1905:

Mr. Adolph Swoboda was reported very low this afternoon and all hope for his recovery has been given up.

 

NEW TRIAL IN PERKINS CASE

Will Have to Be Held.—Jury Failed to Agree after Being Out Two Days and a Half.

             Judge W. N. Butler has returned from Vienna, Ill., where he has been holding court, which has adjourned.  In the case of the People vs. Fred Perkins, charged with murder, the jury failed to come to an agreement after arguing the case for two days and a half.  The case itself covered a week’s time.  The jury was discharged and a new trial will have to be held.  Young Perkins is a popular young man of Vienna and a son of A. J. Perkins, of that town.  He is a brother of Mr. Harry Perkins of this city.  He became involved in a quarrel at a dance at West Vienna on July 15th, and shot and killed John Betts.  Much interest has been taken in the case on account of the popularity of the defendant.

 

The week old infant daughter of Joseph and Mrs. Hannah Berry died Nov. 19 and was buried in Unity Cemetery Nov. 21.

 

Mr. Forbes had a paralytic stroke Sunday morning from which it is feared he cannot recover.  He was apparently in the most robust health and is a man in the very prime of life.  It is a terrible cloud that is hanging over his family.  (Unity)

 

Thursday, 30 Nov 1905:

WILL OF LATE S. J. BURFORD

Provided that His Father Shall Always Be Cared For.

             The will of S. J. Burford, the secretary and treasurer of the Rhodes-Burford Furniture Company, was probated at Louisville.

The will is dated August 23, 1904, and is in the handwriting of the testator.  It appoints the Fidelity Trust Company executor, authorizing it to administer the assets “According to the laws of Kentucky,” so dividing the property by the laws of descent.

The widow is asked to care for Dr. James Burford, the father of the testator, during her life, and if he survives her, the same charge is laid upon the children.  The executor is instructed to consult with his wife as to her home and investments.

The will is written on a single sheet of letter paper.

 

MRS. SUSAN HARRIS DIED LAST EVENING.

Mother of Mrs. George B. Wearen Passed Away at Latter’s Home on Walnut Street.

Mrs. Susan Harris, mother of Mrs. George B. Wearen, passed away last evening about 6 o’clock at the latter’s home at Tenth and Walnut streets.

The deceased was 63 years of age and her death was due to a stroke of paralysis.

The decease recently came to Cairo from Paducah with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. George B. Wearen, who is connected with the wholesale grocery firm of Scudder, Gale and Wearen.

Besides her daughter, Mrs. Harris is survived by a son, Mr. John Harris, of Indianapolis, Ind.

The remains will be taken to Paducah tonight and from there to Lancaster Ky., where they will be interred.

 

Mr. Adolph Swoboda continues very low and is not expected to live through the day.

 

A Vicksburg dispatch says:  Capt. W. G. Hull, a well-known river man engaged in the gasoline and barge trade in the Yazoo and Sunflower, for the past three years, died at the Vicksburg infirmary, Monday night with pneumonia.  He came out here several years ago with his family in a little shanty boat, and had built up a good business.  He was from near Louisville, Ky., where his remains were shipped.

  

Friday, 1 Dec 1905:

ATTENTION KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

All members of Cairo Lodge No. 173 are requested to attend our meeting at 7:30 tonight to arrange for the funeral of our late brother Adolph Swoboda.

J. A. W. Williams, C. C.

J. Y. Turner, Jr., K. of R. and S.

 

G. A. R. VETERAN’S LAST ROLL CALL.

James E. Alsup Died Tuesday Morning of Pneumonia—Served His Country Well.

Thebes Star:  James E. Allsup, aged 67 years, 11 months and 12 days, died Tuesday morning at the home of his son-in-law, Barry Dougherty, after an illness of several weeks.  Death was due to pneumonia.

The deceased was born at Vallonia, Ind., December 16, 1837.  When the Civil War commenced he enlisted in Company G, Twenty-fifth Indiana Infantry and served until the close.  He was an orderly sergeant when mustered out, and his record as a soldier was unblemished.  He was a man of many excellent qualities and his death is a great sorrow to friends and relatives.  He joined the Christian Church several years ago.

The deceased is survived by three children, Mrs. Logan Sadler, of Reynoldsville, Ill., Mrs. Barry Dougherty, of this city, and W. H. Allsup, of near Delta.  The loss of their father is an unusually severe trial following, as it does, within a year after the death of their mother.  Other near relatives of the deceased are Mrs. Isaac Sitton, a sister, and two half-brothers, Thomas and Commodore Harris, of Jonesboro, Ill.

The remains were taken to Ware, Ill., Wednesday morning on Bryan’s train and from there to Jonesboro, where funeral services were conducted under the direction of the G. A. R. post of Anna, of which the deceased was a member.

(John A.Logan Sadler married Ida B. Allsup, daughter of James E. Allsup and Sarah E. Empson, on 5 Apr 1891, in Union Co., Ill.  A. Barry Dougherty and Flora A. Allsup on 15 Apr 1900, in Union Co., Ill.  Isaac B. Sitton married Nancy Jane Alsop on 6 Jul 1856, in Union Co., Ill.  A marker in Jonesboro Cemetery reads:  J. E. Allsup Died Nov. 28, 1905 Aged 67 Yrs., 11 Mos., & 12 Ds.  Sarah E. wife of J. E. Allsup Died Dec. 28, 1904 Aged 55 Yrs., 10 Mos., & 15 Ds.—Darrel Dexter)

 

ODD FELLOWS NOTICE.

Members of Alexander Lodge No. 224 are requested to attend a meeting this Friday evening in Alexander Hall for the purpose of arranging for the funeral of our late Brother Adolph Swoboda.

George J. Becker, N. G.

 

DEATH OF WELL KNOWN CITIZEN

Mr. Adolph Swoboda Passed Away at 3:25 a.m. after Brief Illness.

BORN IN GERMANY

CAME TO AMERICA 1861

Has Been Engaged in Saloon Business for Over Twenty-Five Years—Funeral Sunday

Mr. Adolph Swoboda, one of Cairo’s oldest and highly respected citizens, passed away at his home, Eighteenth and Poplar streets at 3:25 o’clock this morning after a brief illness.  He was 55 years of age.

The deceased was taken ill eleven days ago with a stroke of apoplexy and gradually grew worse, until death relieved his suffering this morning.

Mr. Swoboda was born in Germany and came to America with his parents in 1861, when a mere boy, coming direct to Cairo.

For a great many years, Mr. Swoboda conducted a grocery store in the building now occupied by his saloon at Eighteenth and Poplar.  About twenty-five years ago, he closed out his grocery business and opened a saloon, at which business he made money and prospered.  He later erected a fine home, which still adorns the corner opposite the saloon.

The surviving members of his family are his wife, Mrs. Swoboda, six children, Albert, Gus, Robert, Gilbert, Carl and Lynette, besides two brothers, Gus and Fred Swoboda, and a sister, Miss Mary Swoboda, all of this city.

The deceased was a member of the K. M. K. C., Cairo Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, A. O. U. W. lodges and the Germania Maennerchor.  These organizations will have charge of the funeral.

In the death of Mr. Swoboda, K. M. K. C. lodge loses the last charter member of that order.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the family residence with interment at Villa Ridge cemetery.

The deceased’s father and mother died a number of years ago.

(Adolph Swoboda married Selma Kobler on 20 Jan 1880, in Alexander Co., Ill.  His marker in Cairo City Cemetery reads:  Adolph Swoboda 1850-1905.—Darrel Dexter)

  

Saturday, 2 Dec 1905:

Death of C. B. Galloway—Manager L. P. Parker, of The Halliday, received a message yesterday announcing the death of C. B. Galloway, proprietor of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, which occurred yesterday morning at 1 o’clock.  Mr. Galloway was a popular and well-known hotel man, being at one time president of the Hotel Men’s Mutual Benefit Association.  The decedent has owned and managed the Peabody Hotel for the past thirty-five years,

 

MAENNERCHOR NOTICE

All active members of the Germania Maennerchor are requested to meet at the hall at 1 o’clock sharp Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral of the late Adolph Swoboda.

C. Kusener, President.

 

NOTICE.

On account of the funeral of Mr. A. Swoboda, the Memorial Services of Cairo Lodge No. 651 B. P. O. E. at Cairo Opera House Sunday, Dec. 3rd, will be held at 3:00 p.m. instead of 2:30 p.m.  The public are cordially invited to attend our services.

P. H. Smyth, Exalted Ruler

 

NOTICE REBEKAHS

The members of Alma Rebekah Degree Lodge are requested to meet at the residence of the late Adolph Swoboda, Eighteenth and Poplar streets, Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. instead of at their hall.

By order of Joseph Steagala, N. G.

  

Monday, 4 Dec 1905:

Former Cairoite Dead—A former citizen of Cairo, Stephen Harris, died at Springfield, Mo., last Saturday afternoon of heart trouble.  He leaves a widow and three young daughters.  Mr. Harris was a railway switchman and while here was employed on the Big Four, the Illinois Central and M. & O. roads.  He was a brother of Mrs. George Adams, residing on Division Street.  Mrs. Harris is a sister of Timothy Moran of this city.

 

Died from Injuries.—William J. Hutson, who sustained serious injuries while working at Sidney B. Miller’s mill near Olive Branch a few days ago, died from his injuries last night.  A flywheel struck the deceased upon the limb, badly crushing it.  The limb had to be amputated and the shock, together with other injuries which he received, caused his death.  He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sanders, of Twenty-second Street, and Mrs. Clay, who keeps house for Mr. John Sheehan, and a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Milford.

             (J. S. Clay married Martha A. Hudson on 24 Nov 1884, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Died This Afternoon—Mrs. Mary Jones died this afternoon at 2:05 o’clock at the home of her father, Mr. Maurice Sullivan, No. 410 Sixth Street, of heart trouble.  She was 38 years old, a widow, and leaves three young children, the oldest only six years of age.  Funeral services will be held at St. Patrick’s Church at 8 o’clock Wednesday morning.

 

YOUNG WOMAN DIES AFTER LIFE OF SHAME

Leaves an Illegitimate Boy Baby Who Is Placed in Care of Children’s Home.

Addie Graham, a white girl about 18 years of age, died at St. Mary’s Infirmary Sunday as the result of sickness which followed child birth.

The girl appealed to State’s Attorney Wilson several weeks ago for a warrant against a well-known young riverman, charging him with bastardy.  On questioning her, the state’s attorney learned that she had been living the life of a sporting woman for the past year and told her that the courts could not compel a man to marry a woman in such cases.  He told her the case would be beaten and advised her to return to her home.  She then went to Judge Ross and had the warrant sworn out.

The papers were placed in the hands of the sheriff, but the defendant in the case had left on his boat for a trip south, and since his departure the woman took ill and died.

The woman claims to have come to Cairo from near Shawneetown, Ill., about a year ago and since her residence here worked at Uncle Joe’s and Farmers’ House and lived a part of the time over the Chinese laundry.

The unfortunate male orphan was placed in the care of the Children’s Home.

The case will never come to trial now.

 

FUNERAL WAS LARGELY ATTENDED

Great Concourse Followed Remains of Adolph Swoboda to Grave.

One of the largest funeral sevice held in Cairo was that of the late Adolph Swoboda Sunday afternoon, owing to the popularity of the deceased.

The funeral was attended by the many relatives of the deceased, the secret organizations of which he was a member and by a host of friends.  The lodges and societies represented were the Odd Fellows, K. M. K. C., Cairo Lodge Knights of Pythias, A. O. U. W. and Germania Maennerchor.  The surviving members of the old Delta Fire Company, of which deceased was a member, also attended.

The pallbearers were H. P. Thomas and Rudolph Brown, from the A. O., U. W., George Wilson and George W. Magee, from the Odd Fellows; Frank Adams and Harry Wilbourn from Knights of Pythias; P. T. Langan and Claude Winter, from K. M. K. C.

A train of seven coaches conveyed the mourners to Villa Ridge cemetery, where the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias held joint services at the grave.

Rev. Charles H. Armstrong, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church officiated at the services at the residence.

The Delta City Cornet Band and the Juvenile Band furnished music for the occasion.

  

Tuesday, 5 Dec 1905:

PROMINENT BAPTIST MINISTER DEAD.

Rev. J. N. Hall Passes Away at His Home in Fulton, Ky.

Fulton, Ky., Dec. 5—Rev. J. N. Hall, D. D., one of the most prominent Baptist ministers in Kentucky, and editor of the Baptist Flag, published at Fulton, died at 4:30 o’clock yesterday morning after a several days’ illness.  Paralysis was the direct cause of his death.

Rev. Hall had been at Prescott, Ark., and had become very ill there several days ago, his wife and daughter leaving Fulton to be at his bedside Friday.  They brought him home, but he did not survive long.

Rev. Hall was about 65 years old and had for many years resided in Kentucky.  He for a time resided in Missouri and published a paper, but returned to Kentucky about six years ago.

He was a brilliant man and was one of the best-known Baptists in the country.  He leaves a second wife and one daughter, the latter Miss Ruth Hall.  He had another daughter, wife of Mr. Mott Ayres, but she died a few years ago.

The remains lay in state at the Baptist church at Fulton from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and the funeral took place at 2 p.m. this afternoon, conducted by the Revs. M. E. Dodd, I. N. Penick, and J. B. Moody, the latter of Martin, Tenn.

 

PROLONGED SUFFERING ENDED BY DEATH.

Mrs. E. P. Shannessy Passed Away Early This Morning.

Mrs. E. P. Shannesy died at St. Mary’s Infirmary at 1:30 o’clock this morning of dropsy and after a prolonged period of illness.  For twenty years she had been a sufferer, and during the past nine months she had been a patient at the hospital, where every care was given her.

She was the widow of the late E. P. Shannesy, son of Bryan Shannessy, one of the pioneer citizens of Cairo and leaves three sons, Edward, Claud, and Jesse, and sister, Mrs. Kate McLain, of Springfield, Ill.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning from St. Joseph’s Church and the remains will be taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.

Notice of funeral will be found elsewhere in the paper.

(Edward P. Shannessy married Bridget Garrett on 7 Oct 1866, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Patrick H. McLean married Catharine Garrett on 12 Oct 1862, in Sangamon Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 

FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died, Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 1:30 o’clock a.m. at St. Mary’s Infirmary, Mrs. E. P. Shannessy.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning.  Funeral will leave the family residence No. 527 Twenty-first Street at 8:30 o’clock for St. Joseph’s Church.  Funeral train will leave foot of Eighteenth Street at 9:30 o’clock for Villa Ridge cemetery, where interment will be made.

Friends of the family are invited to attend.

Springfield, Ill., and Denver, Colo., papers please copy.

  

Wednesday, 6 Dec 1905:

YOUNG WOMAN DIES OF TUBERCULOSIS

Had Been Ill for Some Time and Was Addicted to the Use of Morphine.

A young white woman about 27 years of age, whose last name is Little, died early this morning at the boarding house at No. 414 Eighth Street as the result of tuberculosis.  It is said the deceased was addicted to the use of morphine and it was reported that she had committed suicide, but this was denied by her physician.

The deceased came to Cairo about two weeks ago from Kentucky, where her parents reside.  She was employed as a chambermaid on one of the steamboats.  She had been ill and several bottles of morphine had been found in her possession.  It is said that this morning she secured one of the bottles and drank an overdose of its contents.

Dr. William Fields, her physician, says that the woman died from natural causes as the result of consumption and on this information Coroner McManus has decided that it will not be necessary to hold an inquest over the young woman’s remains.

Her full name could not be learned, as the relatives refused to give the information.

  

Thursday, 7 Dec 906:

Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Bundschuh’s twelfth child, a daughter, was born last Friday.  No race suicide in that family.  All of Mr. and Mrs. Bundschuh’s children are living with the exception of the second daughter, who died from injuries received from falling from a wagon.

             (Charles G. Bundschuh married Mary M. Eastwood on 12 Mar 1882, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

  

Friday, 8 Dec 1905:

TWO MEN ENTOMBED IN HARRISBURG MINE

One Taken Out Alive After Explosion—Other Not Found

Harrisburg, Ill., Dec. 8—Mine No. 2 of the Ogara Coal Company exploded at 5 o’clock last evening with such force as to blow the roof off the fan shaft.  Two shotfirers, James Lyden and William Waters, were in the mine when the explosion occurred.  A rescuing party found Lyden in the pump unconscious, having been blown there by the force of the explosion.  He was brought to the surface and resuscitated.  Up to a late hour last night, Waters had not been found, owing to the difficulties encountered by the rescuing party on account of afterdamp in the rooms.  He is believed to be dead.  Lyden’s life was saved by his being blown into the pump, where the air reached first, after the fan was started.  Fifty miners had left the mine a few moments before the explosion occurred.

 

LEFT WIFE ONE DOLLAR IN WILL

Valentine Tacket of Thebes Leaves Property to Daughter.

By the terms of the will of the late Valentine Tacket, of Thebes, his wife, son and six of his daughters and one granddaughter receive $1 each, and the balance of his property goes to his daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Culp.  The property consists of lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, block 4, Hodges and Overby’s addition to Thebes.

The will was filed for probate in the county court today.

The will was executed July 7, 1904, and Tacket died on October 14th, last.  His daughter, Mrs. Culp, was named as executor.

(His marker in  Thebes Cemetery reads:  Valentine Tackett Born July 9, 1829 Died Oct. 14, 1905.  Enlisted 1861 into 14th Ky. Vol. Inf. Discharged June 17, 1865.  Joined Brown Culley Post No. 571 G. A. R. May 22, 1886.—Darrel Dexter)

  

Saturday, 9 Dec 1905:

Hustler Bride Fatally Injured—Mrs. J. L. Zimmerman, who was publicly married here at the Hustlers meet in June, and who was injured while getting on a train at DuQuoin, is in a critical condition at her home in Dongola.  Dr. William Eddleman was called in consultation with Dr. B. F. Crabtree at Dongola a few days ago and her condition was such as to prevent a surgical operation, which it was hoped might prove beneficial.  If she recovers she will probably remain a cripple.  Her injuries were not thought to be of so serious a nature at first.

  

Monday 11 Dec 1905:

CAPT. SAM BROWN DIED TODAY.

Well Known River Man Expires After Long Illness.

Word was received by Maj. E. W. Halliday today that Capt. S. S. Brown, who has been ill for some time, died at Pittsburg this morning.  The funeral will occur Wednesday afternoon.

Maj. Halliday wired his sorrow and regret that he could not attend the funeral.  He has been acquainted with Capt. Sam Brown for 40 years.

 

NEGROES ENGAGE IN CUTTING BEE

In Which George Phillips Get the Worse of the Bargain.

George Phillips, a negro, lies at the point of death at his home on Twelfth Street, as the result of a cutting scrape, which occurred last night near Thirty-third and Commercial.

Just what the trouble was about could not be learned, as Phillips claimed he was suffering such pain that he could not talk.  It is thought, however, that Phillips was making love to one of Bud Dawson’s sweethearts, and when Bud arrived on the scene he proceeded to carve Phillips.

A lively time ensued in which Dawson was assisted by two negro women, one of whose name is Ida Flowers and who is in jail, and the other whose name was not learned, is still at large.

The women clubbed Phillips, while Dawson cut him.  Phillips has an ugly gash from his ear to the corner of his mouth and a dangerous stab in his side, which gives him great pain.

Dr. McManus is attending the case.

 

NEGRO DROWNED THIS MORNING

Bud Smith, a negro about 35 years old, was drowned this morning in the Ohio River near the Halliday Hotel.

  

Tuesday, 12 Dec 1905:

YOUNG MAN DIED FROM INJURIES.

Will Mahoney Who Had Both Legs Cut Off, Could Not Survive.

             Will Mahoney, who was run over by a car at Thebes Monday and had both of his legs cut off, died from the effects of his injuries about 6 o’clock Monday evening.

The deceased was about 23 years of age and was employed by the C. and E. I. Railroad, and met with the sad accident in the switching yards of this company.  He served the company in the capacity of chief yard clerk.

The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mahoney, two brothers, Dennis and Thomas Mahoney, and two sisters, Mrs. R. E. Powers and Miss Katherine Mahoney.

Only a few months ago, Thomas Mahoney met with an accident on the Big Four Railroad that necessitated the removal of his right foot.

Mr. Mahoney and son, Dennis, went to Thebes and brought back the remains.

The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church.  The remains will be taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.

(Richard E. Powers married Julia A. Mahoney on 25 Oct 1895, in Alexander Co., Ill.  His marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  William P. Mahoney 1882-1905.—Darrel

Dexter)

 

FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died—William Mahoney, aged 23 years.  Son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mahoney.  Funeral will occur tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church.  Train will leave foot of Eighth Street for Villa Ridge Cemetery.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.

 

William Hutson, who died at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo on Sunday night, Dec. 3, was buried in Richwoods Cemetery Tuesday, Dec. 5.  His death was caused by injuries received on Thanksgiving Day at Sidney Miller’s saw mill about one mile west of Cache, where he was employed as engineer.  In adjusting the belt he was thrown into the flywheel of the engine from which he was extricated with great difficulty.  Both his limbs were badly injured, one foot being mangled to a shapeless mass.  He was taken immediately to the hospital where all was done for him that human skill could do, but he never fully rallied after the amputation.

             Mr. Hutson was about fifty-five years of age and almost his whole life had been spent in or near Unity.  The only near relatives who survive him are his only daughter, Mrs. J. E. Milford, of Cache, and his sisters, Mrs. Armp Sanders, and Miss Clay, of Cairo.  His last moments were very peaceful.  A short time before he died he made a profession of religion and was baptized into the Catholic Church.

  

Wednesday 13 Dec 1905:

FUNERAL WAS LARGELY ATTENDED

Remains of Will Mahoney Taken to Villa Ridge Cemetery for Interment.

The funeral of the late Will Mahoney, who died from injuries received in the C. and E. I. railroad yards at Thebes Monday, was very largely attended this morning.

The funeral was held from St. Patrick’s Church at 8:30 a.m. and the remains taken to Villa Ridge cemetery for interment.  The Eagles attended the funeral in a body, the deceased having been a member of that lodge.

The floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful.

The pallbearers were Will Egan, Joe Ceighton, Melville Cherry, Will Eichoff, W. E. Williams, Henry Jones, Samuel West, Clyde Leslie, W. Fitzgerald, and Lee Davis.

 

DEATH OF FORMER CAIROITES

Mrs. F. W. Korsmeyer, a former resident of this city and a sister-in-law of Mr. Paul G. Schuh, died at her home in Colorado Springs, Colo., yesterday morning at 10 o’clock at the age of 70 years.  The deceased resided in Cairo for many years, leaving here about ten years ago to make her abode in the health resort in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.  Two sons survive, Will and Frank, the former of whom married Miss Jennie Schutter, of this city.  The funeral services will be held Friday at Evansville, Ind., where the remains will be interred.

(Paul G. Schuh married Julia Korsmeyer on 21 Apr 1866, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Mrs. Elsie Bryant (colored) died at her home in Ullin Friday of cancer.  She had been a sufferer for four years.  The remains were shipped to Laconia, Tenn. 

  

Thursday, 14 Dec 1905:

Mrs. T. J. Keefe and Mrs. Thomas Cotter left this afternoon for Murphysboro where they will attend the funeral of Mrs. William Boone, a sister of Mrs. Nick Keefe of Murphysboro.  Mrs. Keefe is well known in Cairo, having visited here frequently.

 

Mr. A. Susanka continues very low with pneumonia and his relatives and friends are greatly alarmed over his condition.  His daughter, Mrs. Twohey, of St. Louis, and sons, Bert, of Pittsburg, and Frank, of Chicago, have arrived to be at his bedside.  Mrs. Heston, of Little Rock, Ark., will arrive today or tomorrow.

 

Negro Child Burned to Death—A four-year-old negro girl lost her life in a big fire at Mounds Wednesday morning about 10 o’clock.  The fire occurred in the negro settlement known as the “Pinch.”  Two houses were destroyed, one owned by Perks and Higgins, of Mound City, and the other of Charles Woodruff, of Mounds.  The mother of the child, who works out, locked the house and went away, leaving her husband who works by night and sleeps by day, and two children.  The father just had time to grab one of his children and escape, when he was awakened by the fire.  The father’s name is Charles Lambert.

 

SWITCHMAN RUN OVER AND KILLED BY CARS.

Wilkie Hunt Met Death in Illinois Central Yards at North Carolina Last Night.

Wilkie Hunt, a young switchman who was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad, met his death in the company’s yards in North Cairo about midnight Wednesday.

The exact cause of the accident is unknown, but it is the supposition that Hunt, while engaged with the crew in switching, lost his balance and fell beneath the train.  Eight cars passed over this body horribly mangling him.

Coroner McManus was notified and had the remains taken to Mrs. M. E. Feith’s undertaking rooms.

The deceased was a young man, about 28 years of age and resided on Cross Street.  His wife, to whom he was married about two years ago, and an infant son survive him, besides a son about six years old by his first wife who died several years ago.

The parents of the deceased reside at Jackson, Tenn.  His father being a conductor on the south end of the Central.

Mrs. Hunt is away visiting and the death of her husband will be a horrible shock to her.  She was formerly Miss Myrtle Kennedy of Murphysboro, Ill.

 

H. H. LOVINGS’S LIFE HANGS IN THE BALANCE

Case Went to Jury Last Night—Acquittal Expected.

Paducah, Ky., Dec. 14.—In room 61 on the third floor of the Palmer Hotel, there is now closeted the twelve men who hold in their hands the fate of Hammond H. Loving, who is charged with killing Herbert A. Rose, during the first week of last August in the office of the Kentucky Mill & Lumber Company in the Fraternity building.  Twelve men got the case last night at 9:30 o’clock after completion of the evening session, which was held by Judge Reed.

The speeches were the greatest ever heard underneath that roof.

The consensus of opinion is to the effect that the jury will render a verdict of acquittal.

  

Friday, 15 Dec 1905:

Mr. A. Susanka was reported very low this afternoon and his recovery is considered doubtful.

 

SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. ANNA STEHR

Passed Away This Morning at Home on Seventeenth Street of Hemorrhage of Lungs.

The many friends of Mrs. Anna Maria Stehr were shocked this morning to learn of her death, which occurred very suddenly about 7:30 o’clock.

The deceased had been in poor health for some time, being afflicted with asthma.  This morning she had a hemorrhage of the lungs, which resulted in her death.

Mrs. Stehr was 60 years of age.  Her husband died about eight months ago.  She is survived by two sons, Mr. Fred Stehr and Mr. Henry Stehr, besides three sisters, Mrs. Kohler and Mrs. Eichoff, of this city, and Mrs. D. M. Hart, of Evansville, Ind.

The deceased was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

(Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Anna wife of George Stehr Born Dec. 1, 1845 Died Dec. 15, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)

 

JURY GIVES LOVING FIVE YEARS SENTENCE

The Verdict Found Was for Manslaughter.

Paducah, Dec. 15—The jury in the case against H. H. Loving, for the murder of H. A. Rose, August 3 last, yesterday afternoon at 3:45 o’clock reported a verdict finding the defendant guilty and fixing his punishment at five years in the penitentiary.

The jury was:  J. W. Bean, S. B. Pryor, H. C. D. Howard, J. E. Carter, D. W. Whitis, G. Nicholson, T. F. Herring, C. W. Duncan, G. W. Walker, H. C. Hartley, J. C. Carneal, Jr., and J. W. Hall.

The jury took the case Wednesday night about 9:30 o’clock, but did not take a ballot until morning, after the jurors had had a good night’s sleep.

The verdict found was for manslaughter.

  

Saturday, 16 Dec 1905:

LOVING SURPRISED AT THE VERDICT

Paducah People Generally Expected Something Different.

Paducah, Ky., Dec. 16—Attorneys of H. H. Loving, convicted of manslaughter in the circuit court and given five years for killing H. A. Rose, on August 3, 1905, are preparing their motion for a new trial.  In the meantime the prisoner must remain in custody of the county jailer.

It is not known what reasons will be offered for a new hearing, as the attorneys did not disclose them, but it is said there will be several.

The defendant was at the county jail in conversation with his attorney Hon. H. S. Corbett, when the news of a verdict having been reached was brought to jail.

Mr. Loving his attorney and Jailer Jones repaired to the courtroom, and the defendant seemed to feel confident of acquittal.  His face fell slightly when the verdict was read, but he took it quietly, and his attorney, Mr. Corbett, seemed much more affected by it than the prisoner himself.  In case a new trial is granted, the defendant will doubtless be released on bond.

Loving’s attorneys seemed to think that he would be either acquitted or convicted of a graver crime than he was.

The verdict in the H. H. Loving case seems to have been a surprise to everyone, as a majority of those who heard the evidence and arguments seem to have expected either of hung jury or acquittal.  Mr. Loving took the verdict quietly and his attorneys immediately began preparing reasons for a new trial.

 

VILLA RIDGE CONSTABLE GIVEN HIS LIBERTY.

George W. Green, constable of Villa Ridge, who shot and mortally wounded Tom John, colored, of the same place, on November 18, was held by the coroner’s jury for unlawfully slaying Johnson.  The case was brought before Judge W. N. Butler Tuesday of this week on a writ of habeas corpus, and Green was discharged, the court deciding that the evidence showed the shooting to have been done in self-defense.—Mound City Enterprise.

 

REMAINS BURIED AT MURPHYSBORO

Funeral of W. J. Hunt Killed in I. C. Yards Held There.

The funeral of W. J. Hunt, Jr., who was killed in the Illinois Central yards at Cairo, Wednesday night, was held yesterday.  The interment took place at Murphysboro through request of the wife of the deceased, who will reside there in the future with her parents.

Mr. W. J. Hunt, Sr., and son, Clyde, of Jackson, accompanied the remains to Murphysboro, but the mother and sister of the deceased, Mrs. W. J. Hunt and Miss Addie May Hunt, were too unwell to undertake the journey.

  

Monday, 18 Dec 1905:

Death of Aged Lady—Mrs. Tatum, mother of Mr. James G. Tatum, who is a traveling representative of the Weber Dry Good Company, died at St. Mary’s Infirmary Saturday after a brief illness of pneumonia.  The deceased was 75 years of age.  Mrs. Irvin Fleming of Twenty-second Street is a granddaughter of the deceased.  The remains were taken to Cape Girardeau, Mo., her former home.

 

Death of Well Known Colored Man—Elijah Green, a well-known colored man, died at his home on Fifteenth Street Sunday morning.  He had received a paralytic stroke some months ago, which hastened his death.  The funeral will be held tomorrow, under the auspices of the colored lodge of Masons, as will be seen by funeral notice in this issue.

 

Mr. A. Susanka continues very low at his home on Ohio Street with pneumonia.

 

FUNERAL NOTICE

Died Sunday morning, Dec. 17th, Elijah Green, aged 54 years

Funeral services will be held at Twelfth Street Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 19th, at 1:00 p.m.  Funeral train will leave head of Fourteenth Street at 2:30 p.m. for Villa Ridge.

Friends are invited to attend.

S. W. Moore, W. M.

Ionic Lodge No. 46, A. F. & A. M.

J. C. Lewis, Secy.

  

Thursday, 21 Dec 1905:

Benjamin Huff, of Hough’s Station, Mississippi County, Mo., died at his home last Monday of pneumonia.  The deceased was an uncle of Mrs. John A. Sammons, of this city, and was a one-time sheriff of Mississippi County.

 

SHOT FOR CUTTING DOWN TREE

Mrs. Ella Gholson Kills W. N. Pryor at Paducah.

Paducah, Ky., Dec. 21.—Because he interfered with cutting down a tree which he claimed was on his land, Mrs. Ella Gholson today shot and killed W. N. Pryor.  The woman gave herself up.

 

Warmly Contested Case—Judge W. N. Butler was here from Cairo last night on his way to Marion, where he expected to hear the habeas corpus petition in the case of Will Kelley, now confined in the Marion jail on the charge of killing Lem Shadowen at Carterville some months ago. For some time after the shooting Kelley was out on bail, but since his indictment by the grand jury he has been in jail.  William A. Schwartz, of this city, is leading counsel for the state in this case, which promises to be a warmly contested one.  Kelley’s attorneys are Pillow & Smith and Spiller of Marion.—Carbondale Free Press.

  

Friday, 22 Dec 1905:

Dr. P. H. McRaven was in the city today.  He stated that when he left this morning, Mrs. Lightner, widow of the late Judge Lightner, was at the point of death.  She is nearly 78 years old.  Judge Lightner was on the bench in Alexander County when the courthouse was at Thebes.

  

Tuesday, 26 Dec 1905:

SIKESTON NEARLY HAD A LYNCHING.

Mob Formed to Hang Negro Who Killed White Man.

OFFICERS HURRIED PRISONER AWAY.

And He Is Now Safe in the County Jail at Benton.—Trouble Occurred in Saloon Yesterday.

Sam Carter, a negro murderer, had a narrow escape from being lynched at Sikeston, Mo., today, but he is now in the Benton jail and the angry mob is cooling down.

Carter shot and killed a white man named Cal Davis in a saloon at Sikeston last evening.  Davis is a carpenter.  The men had had some trouble, which was renewed in the Klondike saloon, where the men were drinking.  After some words the negro drew a gun and shot Davis in the face, the ball ranging downward and resulting in his death.

The shooting caused much excitement.  The negro was immediately arrested and was hurried over to Poplar Bluff on the passenger train for safe keeping during the night.  This morning he was brought back, and was taken off the train at Morehouse, as it was feared that the mob would get him if he was taken to Sikeston.  He was then quickly taken to Benton and lodged in the county jail.

An inquest will be held tomorrow.

 

DEATH OF OLD CAIROITE.

Henry Waldschmidt Passed Away Christmas After Brief Illness.

Henry Waldschmidt, one of Cairo’s oldest citizens, passed away at his home, No. 815 Cedar Street, Christmas Day about 8:30 a.m.  The deceased was 78 years of age and had been ill only about two weeks of a complication of diseases due to old age.

The deceased was born in Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany, November 25, 1827.  He came to this country and located at Cairo when 27 years of age.  He followed the butcher’s trade until a few years ago, when he was compelled to give up hard work.

Mr. Waldschmidt served in the Franco-Prussian War before coming to this country and also served in the Civil War after coming to the United States.  He came to Cairo after the Civil War.

Four children survive him.  They are Henry, George, Louis, and Lizzie Waldschmidt.

The funeral arrangements have not been completed.

(His marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Henry Waldschmidt Co. H, 3rd Mo. Inf.—Darrel Dexter)

 

DEATH OF B. B. FOSTER

Passed Away Sunday Evening After a Long Illness.

The remains of Mr. B. B. Foster, familiarly known among his friends as “Col.” Foster, were buried today in the Baumgard Cemetery, the funeral having been held at the church at Willard.

Mr. Foster died at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo at 5:30 o’clock Sunday evening, after an illness lasting for five weeks.  He was operated upon for appendicitis, but relief did not come, and a subsequent operation still failed to restore him to health.  His ailment refused to respond to treatment and he gradually passed away.

Mr. Foster was a son of the late John H. Foster, one of the most prominent farmers of Alexander County in his day.  He was only 29 years of age.  He married a daughter of Mr. George Miller and leaves her a widow with three small children.  He also leaves three brothers, Deputy Circuit Clerk C. O. Foster, Harry Foster and John Foster, and a sister, Mrs. Asa Yates.

At his death Mr. Foster was postmaster at Beech Ridge, having succeeded the late George P. DeGelder.

Mr. Foster was highly regarded as a man by all who knew him.  He was most devoted to his family.

His brother, C. O. Foster, Postmaster Sidney B. Miller, James H. Mulcahy, E. J. Hodges, and a number of others went out from Cairo to attend the funeral.

(Beverly B. Foster married Loretta Miller on 13 Sep 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Asa M. Yates married Ada Foster on 1 Aug 1893, in Alexander Co., Ill.  His marker in Baumgard Cemetery reads:  Beverly B. Foster Died Dec. 24, 1905, Aged 28 Yrs., 7 Mos., & 12 Ds.  Farewell my wife and children all, From you a father Christ doth call.—Darrel Dexter)

 

LOVING GRANTED A NEW TRIAL.

Paducah Man Who Is Charged with Killing Herbert Rose Will Have Another Chance.

H. H. Loving, of Paducah, has been granted a new trial on the charge of killing Herbert A. Rose.

The bond was placed at $10,000, the same as before the trial.

The grounds for granting Loving a new trial were based on the affidavit of Clarence Clarkson to the effect that Clarkson had seen Rose put a pistol in his pocket as he entered the office where the killing took place and on an affidavit of a member of the trial jury that members of the jury had been separated after the trial had commenced.

 

FUNERAL NOTICE

Died—Henry Waldschmidt, aged 78 years, 1 month.  Funeral services will be held at family residence, No. 815 Cedar Street, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.  Special train will leave foot of Eighth Street at 2:45 p.m. for Villa Ridge cemetery where interment will take place, conducted by Rev. C. H. Armstrong.  Friends of the family invited to attend.

  

Wednesday, 27 Dec 1905:

ALBERT SUSANKA DIED LAST NIGHT.

Passed Away After Several Weeks’ Illness of Pneumonia

ONE OF CAIRO’S PIONEER CITIZENS

Settled in Cairo When a Young Man and Was an Active Citizen Until His Death

Mr. Albert Susanka, one of Cairo’s pioneer citizens, passed away at 10:50 o’clock Tuesday night at his home, No. 903 Ohio Street, of pneumonia.  The deceased was 69 years of age.

The deceased had been ill for about three weeks and had been at the point of death for several days prior to his demise.  Several weeks ago he contracted a severe cold which developed into pneumonia.

Mr. Susanka was born in Pilsen, Bohemia, Austria, on August 24, 1836, and came to America when a lad of fifteen years.  He settled in Cairo in 1857 and took an active interest in municipal affairs.  During the Civil War and for a period following the close of the war, he had charge of the refugee barracks here and was a member of the city council.

For a number of years Mr. Susanka conducted a saloon in his building on Ohio Street, which was a favorite resort for steamboat men during the days when steam boating was at its height in Cairo.  When the best days in steam boating were over, Mr. Susanka closed his saloon and devoted much of his time in acquiring real estate, from which he has realized a neat sum.

The deceased was a devout member of St. Patrick’s Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus.  He was a man of quiet disposition, but had a wide circle of friends in this city who have always held him in the highest esteem.

His wife died in March 1903, and since that time his daughters have been his constant companions.

Ten children survive him as follows:  Mrs. A. W. Pyatt, Mrs. John Lane, Mrs. Thomas W. Gannon, of Cairo; Mrs. James Heston, of Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. William Twobey, of St. Louis, Mo.; Miss Kate Susanka, of Cairo; Messrs. George and Will Susanka, of Cairo; Bert Susanka, of Pittsburg, Pa.; and Frank Susanka, of Chicago.  All of the members of his family were at his bedside at the time of his death.

(His marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Albert Susanka Born Aug. 24, 1836 Died Dec. 26, 1905.—Darrel Dexter)

 

FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died—Tuesday, Dec, 26th, Albert Susanka.

Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, Dec. 28th, leaving family residence, No. 903 Ohio Street, at 8:30 a.m. for St. Joseph’s Church, where services will be held at 8:45 a.m.  Funeral train will leave foot of Eighth Street at 9:45 a.m. for Villa Ridge cemetery.

Friends of the family are invited.

 

Funeral Largely Attended—The funeral of B. B. Parker, at Willard, yesterday, was largely attended.  Services were held in the Methodist church, conducted by the Methodist minister from Olive Branch, and at the Baumgard Cemetery Mr. John Royal conducted the service.  County Clerk Jesse E. Miller, Mrs. Henry Whitaker, Postmaster Sidney B. Miller, Mr. E. J. Hodges, and Mr. J. H. Mulcahy were among the Cairo people who went out to attend the services, in addition to Mr. C. O. Foster, brother of the deceased.

 

Adam Kaufman, one of the old residents of the northern end of the county, died last week at the advanced age of over 80 years.  He lived between McClure and Thebes and was a large landowner.

             (His marker in Bankert Cemetery reads:  Adam Kaufman Born Dec. 25, 1826 Died Dec. 14, 1905.  A father kind, a husband dear, a faithful friend lies buried here.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Mrs. Susan Lightner, whose serious illness was mentioned in The Citizen, died at her home at McClure last Friday and was buried Sunday.  She was the widow of the late Judge Lightner.

 

Mrs. Myrtle Hunt, widow of the late Wilkie Hunt, who was killed while switching, is in the city preparing to return to Murphysboro, Ill., to reside with her parents.

 

NEGRO KILLS HIMSELF TO ESCAPE LYNCHING.

Paducah, Ky., Dec. 27.—John Tice, the one legged negro flagman who barricaded himself in his tower and had a battle with officers, in a dying statement said he fired the shot which proved fatal, because he knew if he was caught he would be lynched and if he remained in the tower he would be killed.  The coroner’s jury returned a verdict of suicide.

 

Thursday, 28 Dec 1905:

Funeral of A. Susanka—The funeral of the late Albert Susanka was held this morning from St. Patrick’s Church.  Despite the inclement weather, the funeral was largely attended by the deceased’s many friends and acquaintances.  It rained during the ceremonies at the cemetery, but a large number attended.  The floral offerings were profuse and very beautiful.  Father Henley of Cape Girardeau, Mo., was the celebrant and was assisted by Father Eschman of Prairie du Rocher, Ill., and Father Reynolds, of Johnston City, Ill.  The pallbearers were P. H. Smyth, R. E. Gannon, Arthur Magner, F. P. O’Leary, Patrick Purcell, Claude Winter, F. Teichman, and T. J. Keefe.  The honorary pallbearers were B. McManus, Sr., Peter Saup, William McHale, John Cain, Thomas Gazzola, M. Hyman, T. A. Fuller, Phil C. Barclay, H. E. Spaulding, P. J. Thistlewood.

 

MEMORIAL TO LATE JOHN A. MILLER

Family Issue Little Volume Compiling All Accounts of His Death and Burial.

As a memorial to the late John A. Miller, one of Cairo’s foremost citizens until death claimed him nearly a year ago, his family have published a little volume, in which are gathered together all of the tributes to the deceased.

The volume, which is entitled “In Memoriam.—John Andrew Miller,” is handsomely gotten up, with black leather binding.  Deckle edged paper is used for the pages, which number 132, exclusive of several portraits of the deceased.  The volume opens with a poem by Mrs. Amarala Martin, entitled “Good Bye and Good Morning.” Following it are all the newspaper accounts of his death and burial, all of the resolutions of the organizations with which he was affiliated, the address delivered at his funeral and the personal telegrams and letters of regret and sympathy sent by the friends of the deceased and of members of his family.  It is a most complete compilation and will be a memento, which will be highly valued by the intimate friends of the deceased among whom the limited edition is circulated.

 

DEATH OF MRS. SARAH WHITLEDGE

Passed Away at Hospital in St. Louis This Morning.

Died, at St. Mary’s Infirmary at St. Louis, Mo., on December 28th, 1905, at 9:20 a.m., Sarah Fairchild Gilbert Whitledge, of St. Mary’s Mo.  Deceased was a sister of Messrs. William B. and Miles F. Gilbert, of this city, who were at her bedside at the time of her death.  She was born January 23, 1852, and married Thomas Whitledge, January 26th, 1875, at Cairo, Ill.  She was the daughter of Judge Miles A. Gilbert, one of the early founders of the city of Cairo.  The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. December 31st, at St. Mary’s Mo.

The above announcement will be read with deep regret by people in Cairo who have known Mrs. Whitledge.  She has visited in this city and has made many friends here.

Mrs. William B. Gilbert and son, Mr. Miles S. Gilbert, and Mrs. M. F. Gilbert and daughter, Mrs. Sam Halliday and son, Edward L. Gilbert leave tonight to attend the funeral, which will be conducted by Rev. Roland of the Church of the Redeemer.

(Thomas B. Whitledge married Sarah F. Gilbert on 26 Jan 1875, in Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Mr. Harry Daniels died on Tuesday of this week and was buried at Beechwood Cemetery.  He had been a sufferer for several years with consumption and recently made a trip to California, but without receiving any benefit.  He leaves a wife and three children.  (Pulaski)

  

Friday, 29 Dec 1905:

Mrs. Susan E. Lightner died Friday, Dec. 22, 1905, at the home of her son, William Lightner, McClure, Ill., aged 77 years.  The funeral service was held at the home of William Lightner, Sunday.  Interment at Thebes, where a large concourse of relatives and friends gathered to pay the last tribute of love and affection to one whom age had only made dearer and parting more poignant.  Mrs. Lightner belonged to one of our most estimable families and had spent the greater part of her life at Thebes, where her husband died many years ago.  She managed the property left her by her husband in a businesslike manner that gave her much credit for thrift besides running a family upon them whom she stamped the principles of good citizenship so firmly that her memory will ever be held in reverence.

             (Levi Luther Lightner married Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Wilkinson nee Mansfield on 2 Nov 1848, in Scott Co., Mo.  Her marker in Thebes Cemetery reads:  Susan E. wife of L. Lightner Born May 12, 1828 Died Dec. 25, 1905 Aged 77 Yrs., 7 Mos., & 13 Ds.—Darrel Dexter)

 

Set Jackson County Docket—Judge W. N. Butler was in Murphysboro Wednesday and set the docket for the coming term of the Jackson Circuit Court which convenes Monday, January 8.  The first case on the docket is the murder case against Mrs. Clarence Gist.

  

Saturday, 30 Dec 1905:

WIFE OF THOMAS B. WHITLEDGE DIES AT ST. MARY’S INFIRMARY

Today’s St. Louis Globe-Democrat says:  Mrs. Sarah Gilbert Whitledge, wife of Thomas B. Whitledge, a prominent attorney and politician of St. Mary’s Mo., died Friday at St. Mary’s Infirmary in this city, after a lingering illness.  She was a sister-in-law of Capt. R. J. Whitledge, supervising inspector of steam vessels in this district, and a daughter of the late Judge Gilbert, a prominent jurist of St. Mary’s.  They became acquainted while Mr. Whitledge was clerk of the steamers Emma E. Elliott and Grand Tower.

The funeral services will be at the old Gilbert homestead in St. Mary’s at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon and the interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in that city.

 

Dropped Dead at Hannibal—William Kohnie, manager of the “Isle of Bong Bong” Company, which played at the Cairo opera house a short time ago, dropped dead at Hannibal, Mo., last night of heart trouble. He was known in this city.

 

VILLA RIDGE WOMAN KILLED BY TRAIN

Illinois Central Passenger Train Ran Down Mrs. John Ruddemaker.

STEPPED OUT OF WAY OF FREIGHT.

And Stood on South Bound Track as Train Dashed Around Curve—Was Waiting to Take Train for Cairo.

Mrs. John Ruddemaker, of Villa Ridge, was struck by the southbound passenger train on the Illinois Central at Villa Ridge this morning and received injuries, which caused her death within a few minutes.

In company with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green, she had gone to the station at Villa Ridge to take the train for Cairo.  A freight train pulled into the station there just before No. 21 arrived, and the three stepped across the track to get out of the way of the freight.  Mrs. Ruddemaker remained standing on the southbound track.  Although they were expecting the arrival of the passenger train, Mrs. Ruddemaker remained standing on the track, and as the train dashed around the curve, she was struck and knocked from the track.  Flagman Clyde Harding was the first to reach here, as she lay right beside the track opposite the baggage car of the train.  She was still alive when he reached her and seemed to be trying to speak, but he could not make out what she was saying.  She suffered a broken back, a fractured hip and received a severe injury upon her face.  Her daughter was almost frantic with grief over the accident and could scarcely be restrained.

The train was detained about ten minutes by the accident, while the body was removed to a baggage truck until it could be further cared for.

Passenger train No. 21 was in charge of Conductor Burge and Engineer Jim Dickerson was at the throttle.

 

Mr. J. W. Merryman, formerly of Cairo but now of Buffalo, N.Y., is in this city, called here by the serious illness of his sister, Mrs. Carl at St. Mary’s Infirmary.  Mr. Merryman’s family are now widely scattered.  His daughter Ruth is married and living at Port Huron, Mich., and his younger daughter, Florence, is teaching in a private school for girls at Tarytown, N.Y.  His son Victor is traveling for a cigar house.  Mr. Merryman shows little change in appearance.  He is a little whiter, but is just as erect as he was when he lived here.

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