Du Quoin Gossip

Du Quoin Tribune
John T. BEEM, Publisher
Friday, July 23, 1897

PERSONALS


Mrs. I. R. SPILMAN has been quite ill for the past several days

Attorney I. R. SPILMAN has returned from his trip to the Pacific coast

Mr. M. C. WRIGHT, of Cairo, was in our city the first of the week

Mrs. Baxter REID has been on the sick list for the past several days

Mrs. Dr. POPE has been entertaining Miss Sarah BIBY, of Pinckneyville

Mrs. Dr. SIMS has been confined to her home by illness for the past week

Mrs. Geo. GRAF is enjoying a pleasant visit with her two brothers in Colorado Springs

Maclin, the baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank PORTER, has been under the care of Dr. MACLIN for some days past

Mrs. SMITH, of Equality, returned home last week after a pleasant visit with Mr. P. N. POPE and family

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight WARD have returned from a pleasant visit with relatives and many friends in Carbondale

J. C. EADE, architect, of Du Quoin, was in this city on business with our school directors, Tuesday (Press, Marion)

Little Gertie HUMPHREY is enjoying a delightful visit with relatives in St. Louis. She expects to return home the first of next week

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. BAKER arrived in our city this week, on a visit to relatives. their home is now in Springfield, the "Flower City" of Illinois

Mr. J. M. BROWNING came over from St. Louis Tuesday morning. He came to attend the miners' conference, held in the City Park that afternoon

Misses Gretchen ILHARDT, Anna and Lillie PAYNTER, Lizzie HOWELL, and Mess. Winnie ERWIN, Will MACLIN and Loren BEEM enjoyed an overland trip to the county seat and return, on their wheels, last Friday morning

County Superintendent W. R. KIMZEY, of Tamaroa, was a business caller at this office, Saturday morning. he has recently returned from Milwaukee, where he attended the sessions of the National Teachers' Convention

We were favored, Saturday, with a business call from Mr. R. W. LEIGH, of the American Type Founders' Co., St. Louis branch. Mr. L. is a cousin of Dr. J. T. LEIGH, of this city, and he combined business with pleasure in his visit to our city

Rev. G. W. DANBURY and daughter, Miss Matie, accompanied by Miss Margaret BURBANK, went as B. Y. P. U. delegates to the International convention at Chattanooga from this city. They were accompanied by Rev. Walter HARRISS, of Marissa

Mrs. Harry WARD, accompanied by her little daughter Gertrude, and Master Gilbert NETTLETON, left our city Wednesday morning for a week's visit in the beautiful country about Osage. They will be entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sod SNIDER

Mrs. LOOMIS, widow of the late Capt. LOOMIS, in whose honor LOOMIS Post, G. A. R., of this city, was named, is visiting in Du Quoin, as the guest of her sister, Mrs. BUCKLES. She is accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. HUBBARD, of Pontiac, this State

Rev. T. E. SPILMAN, wife and little daughter Mary, left our city this week for Eagle Lake, near Winona, Indiana. They will occupy a summer cottage with Mrs. SPILMAN's relatives, and expect to remain some three or four weeks in that quiet and restful retreat

Miss Bertha HULL, daughter of Prof. John HULL, former Regent of the Southern Illinois Normal University, at Carbondale, arrived in our city, last week, as the guest of her friend, Miss Ella W. BROOKINGS. During the past year, Miss HULL has been teaching and attending a course of lectures in Boston

Mrs. Maggie LAUNCE, of E. St. Louis, is being entertained by Mrs. Dr. POPE, at her home on South Mulberry street. Mrs. LAUNCE is a daughter of Rev. STAGG, a Methodist minister, who formerly was a resident of Du Quoin, living in what is now the BETTS property. This is the first visit Mrs. L. has made to our city since her departure some 25 years ago

President J. H. HARDIN, of Eureka College, honored the Tribune office with a pleasant call, Monday morning. the college he represents is 50 years old, and is the only institution of its kind owned by the Christian denomination in Illinois. It is a power for good to the young people of both sexes of our State, and its influence for good is constantly and steadily widening and expanding

Miss Alice KINCAID, who has been teaching a school in the Indian Agency for the past several years, visited friends and relatives in our city Monday. This city was her former home for a number of years, and she still has many friends who pleasantly remember her and trust she may visit them again before returning to her Western home in the fall. She left on the evening train for Benton

Mrs. John A. MELTON, of Jacksonville, this State, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. SMITH, arrived in our city Sunday evening, on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HOUSEL. Mr. MELTON accompanied his wife from Roodhouse, but returned home Monday morning. Their little boy has been in our city some time at the home of his grandparents

Misses Elizabeth PARKS and Celeste NETTLETON, upon their return from Milwaukee, are stopping in Chicago and enjoying a delightful visit. The former is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Gertrude MICHELET (nee WARDER), who resides in Evanston. Mrs. Col. ROBINSON and Mrs. Ida NETTLETON, of Woodlawn, Mrs. G. W. WALL and miss Lillie WALL are also visiting with them

Miss Sybil SWAIN left for Mulkeytown and Du Quoin, Monday evening, for a short visit with friends, and from there will return to her home in Upper Alton...J. T. BROCK, of Du Quoin, was a Benton visitor, Monday...F. H. LONG was over from Du Quoin, Monday...W. E. WOOD, of Du Quoin, was in Benton Monday...W. S. THOMPSON was in this city, Friday...Republican, Benton

The Tribune office was most pleasantly enlived, yesterday, by a visit from Mr. Lawrence MARTIN, son of Capt. Mose MARTIN, who has just returned from a two years' sojourn in California. Mr. M. is a close student and observer, and talks interestingly and entertainingly of matters and things peculiar to that State, and his visit to our office was appreciated to the full. He is in fine form and physique, and clearly shows a wonderful improvement as the result of his travels

GOSSIP


Delightful summer weather

Green apples are being marketed

Ora STARK is now holding a position as compositor in the Palladium office

The "fat men's" bicycle race will be a novelty feature at the Driving Park, on the 29th inst.

Our young friend Tom POLLEY kindly remembered this office with some choice pears, for which we return thanks

Mrs. J. MESSMORE entertained the Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church, at her pleasant home, yesterday

Mr. Thos. THOMPSON received word Tuesday of the recent death of a sister living in England. Eight children are left motherless

Mr. Corydon McELVAIN and family are now pleasantly located in one of the cottages on North Division street, near the East Side school building

Mr. Dode POPE writes from California that he is this week enjoying a most delightful hunting trip in the woods around the southern part of the State

The Misses NICHOLSON and WOODS, of Tamaroa, accompanied by Miss MILLER, of Clinton, drove down from Tamaroa, last Monday, and spent the day as guests of Mrs. Don ONSTOTT

The funeral services of Mrs. Mary Eva MUELLER were held in the Catholic church, at 8 o'clock yesterday morning, Rev. Fr. KLOCKE officiating. Her death occurred Tuesday evening, at the age of 55 years

Sheriff KING and County Clerk J. G. TAFFEE came over Tuesday to attend the Judicial investigation of Henrietta WILSON, colored, whose mental condition was unbalanced. The woman had previously been in the asylum

Rev. J. Y. REID will fill his pulpit in this city at the regular services next Sunday. The subject for his morning sermon will be "the International Epworth League Convention." At night the subject of his discourse will be: "Toronto via Niagara Falls."

Lewis KILLIAN was injured in the St. Johns mines, Saturday morning, by falling slate, from the effects of which he died a few hours later. He was an exemplary young man, and his untimely death is greatly deplored. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Sunday afternoon

Rev. J. H. HARDIN, President of Eureka College, occupied the pulpit in the Main Street Christian church, last Sunday evening. the following evening he delivered an able lecture in the same place, taking for his theme, "The Problems of the Twentieth Century."

Miss May FARNAN left our city Saturday afternoon for her home in Sparta. She has been conducting a successful class in music at a small town near her home, the past several months. She is nowimproving her vacation by taking vocal and instrumental lessons under a post-graduate pupil of Prof. EPPSTEIN

William MERCER (familiarly known as "Bud") met his death in the Jupiter mines Friday morning. He was caught between the cars and received internal injuries which produced death. He leaves a widow and two children in grief. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon from his late residence on Maple street

Hal POPE, while in swimming a few days since, accidentally stepped on a raft in the water, running a rusty nail in his foot. It caused a very painful wound, and for a time blood - poisoning was feared. He has been confined to his room the past week, but with care it is hoped he soon will be able to get our again

Mrs. Thos. THOMPSON was taken suddenly ill Tuesday morning, and during the day her life was despaired of. She rallied the following morning, and with the best of medical care and nursing which she is receiving, it is trusted that she may be able to resist the attack, and may be fully restored to her former health and strength

A little girl came last week to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto WILKERSON

Mr. Harry FARMER, of Tamaroa, was a welcome caller at our sanctum, early Saturday morning

The census of East St. Louis just completed, shows a population of 85,367. The population in 1890 was 16,384

The daily News at Murphysboro has been suspended for lack of financial support. The weekly edition will be continued

Mrs. A. N. SWAYNE visited relatives in Pinckneyville, last week. her little nephew accompanied her home for a short visit

That prime of caterers, Frank JACKSON, will give a barbecue at Lot KIMMEL's grove, 1 1/2 miles west of Elkville, on Saturday, July 31

A shortage having been reported in the accounts at the Chester Penitentiary, under the retiring administration, an official investigation is now being made of the matter

The members of GREAR's concert band at Murphysboro, recently presented Mr. GREAR with a purse of $25, as a token of their appreciation of his efforts in their behalf

Mr. Guy EICHENBERGER has a fancy horse behind which he has been going through the streets during the last several days, attracting some attention - Cairo Bulletin

Blackberries are now having their turn in the market, and the early peach, prince of all fruits, is blushing modestly on many a tree as it contemplates exposure in the baskets of our merchants

The postoffice at Pyatt was robbed last Thursday night. A small amount of stamps, etc., were carried off. Postmaster Pyatt has succeeded in capturing the robber, and will see that he is properly punished

The barn on the premises owned by Mrs. Frank MILLER, on the road to Old Town, was destroyed by fire early Thursday morning. A major portion of the contents was saved. The fire no doubt had its origin from tramps

The colored people of Southern Illinois and western Kentucky and Tennessee are preparing for an emancipation celebration at Paducah on the 7th of next month. The exercises will take place at the fair grounds, and will include a free barbecue, horse and bicycle races and baseball

Dr. EVEREST, late of the Southern Illinois State Normal University, at Carbondale, has been appointed Dean of the Bible College of Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. Dr.EVEREST's friends and admirers in our city will be pleased to hear of his honored and high position, which was tendered him without any solicitation upon his part

The east half of the frame structure on the northeast corner of Main and Oak streets, commonly known as the "Tivoli" building, is being torn down, to be replaced by a substantial 2 - story brick building. The premises belong to Mess. HORN and ERWIN. Mrs. RUSSELL will make changes in the corner building to conform to the new order of things

Miss Lulu SWAYNE, accompanied by her little sister Ethel, left our city last week for Jackson, Tenn. They will be the guests of relatives there for a season, and before returning home they will proceed to Mississippi, where they will make a sojourn with friends and relatives in that sunny, Southern State. Gilbert SWAYNE, who is holding a position in Pinckneyville, this summer, will join his sisters in a few weeks, and accompany them on their return trip home

Mrs. Walter KELLER died at her home on South Mulberry street, last Friday. The funeral services occurred Saturday morning, the interrment taking place at Paradise, her former home. The funeral was largely attended by sympathizing friends from that place, and a number of friends from this city followed the remains to the quiet burial ground. The floral offerings were appropriate and beautiful. The music was rendered by the M. E. choir, of this city. In the absence of her pastor, Rev. J. C. HARRISS officiated at the service. A young husband and infant babe are left bereaved, and also a mother, who resides in Arkansas

A recent issue of the Salem Democrat contains the following notice of Mr. Geo. PYATT, of Four Mile, mention of whose marriage was made in our columns last week:

Wednesday, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert WHAM, near Foxville, was celebrated the marriage of their youngest daughter, Miss Olive, to Geo. PYATT, of Perry county. miss WHAM is a cultured and accomplished young lady, one of Marion county's best teachers, and held in high esteem by her many friends and acquaintances. Mr. PYATT is an energetic and prosperous young farmer.

At high noon, the impressive ceremony having been performed by Rev. J. S. MARTIN, all repaired to the spacious dining room, where an elegant repast was partaken of.

The happy couple were the recipients of many nice presents. A number of friends and relatives were present; those from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. John PYATT and son Raymond; Misses Nettie and Mary PYATT, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. PYATT, Mr. Frank PYATT, Mr. and Mrs. Porter BAIRD and daughter Florence, all of Pyatt, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. William JACKSON and daughter Mary and son Pyatt, of Du Quoin...Mr. and Mrs. PYATT will reside at Pyatt. May their blissful union be crowned with laurels of happiness

Mr. and Mrs. Theo. HOFFMAN returned to their home in St. Louis, Thursday afternoon

County Clerk J. G. TAFFEE, of Pinckneyville, was among our welcome callers last Friday afternoon

A Surprise Party
At the residence of Mr. Charles RANDALL, on West North street, last Tuesday evening, a surprise party was given in honor of Miss Mabel RANDALL, of Centralia, who is visiting relatives and friends in our city.

The surprise was systematically carried out, and materialized as the originators had contemplated. The party assembled at the home of Miss Fanny LONG, on North Division street, at 8:00 o'clock, and 30 minutes thereafter, the party marched westward, arriving at the above place at 9 o'clock, when the lights in the parlor were extinguished, and the voices ceased to gentle whisperings. In about five minutes (which seemed an hour,) Miss RANDALL, who had been enjoying a stroll with a young gentleman friend, appeared upon the scene, much to her amazement and surprise.

The evening was pleasantly spent in social chat and parlor games of amusement, after which supper was announced.

The event will live in the memory of Misses Lillie AXLEY, Keturah JONES, Anna RAUCH, Fanny LONG, Ethel STRYKER, Lena WEGERICH, Lizzie WEGERICH. Mess. Ernest KNAUER, Spencer ANDERSON. Ross FITTS, Job COOK, Harry YOUNG, Otto ANDERSON and Guy HOUSE



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