Williamson County, Illinois - The whole text, 1905 (part 8 of 9)

"The five negroes killed were above the average miners in intelligence, and were among the best men we had. They did not go to the city nor to the railroad for the purpose of making trouble, but on the contrary some of them went to take the train and others expected friends on the train that arrived at Carterville at noon on Sunday. One of the men went to the train for the purpose of going to Pulaski, Tenn.. to attend the funeral of his mother, another went for the purpose of meeting his wife and two children who were coming from Mt. Vernon. 111. Some of the others intended to go to Marion to attend church service, as the colored people have no church at Carterville. Knowing that there was public feeling against them in the town of Carterville. these men were afraid to go through the town, an i would not have done so had it not been for the one who wanted to go to his luother's funeral, and the other who wanted to meet his wife and children. The colored people got together at their school house on the mine property on Sunday morning, and selected a few of their best men to go to Carterville with their friends. They took men who did not drink and who were old enough to have good judgment. They did not go into the town until just in time to meet the train. They went to the depot quietly, and the agent of the Illinois Central Railroad states that they were not making any disturbance or provoking anyone, whatever. A mob of men came into the depot with guns and ordered the negroes to leave the place and to get out of town. The negroes, some of them with tickets in their pockets, left the depot, driven by the white men with guns in their hands down the road. It is claimed that one of them firel into the crowd at a boy, but, as it is said by one of Carterville's citizens, the boy dodged the bullet. This shot, it is claimed, caused the shooting.

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and came to Carterville in Decenibfr, IsitT. Mr. Peyton's start in Ijusiness began at the age of seventeen, in a store at Pinckneyville, later in the restaurant business at Union City, Tenn., with a brother, under the firm name of Peyton Bros., which continued from 1895 to 1897 inclusive, when in .January, 1S9S, lie acteptel the position of manager of the Carterville Store Go's, store. -Mr. Peyton is a member of the A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., and Modern Woodmen. His father, Robt. S. Peyton, was born near Hopkinsville, Ky., and his mother, Harriet B., near Marion, Ky. The brilliant career of Mr. Peyton is due to his strict attention to his duties and unceasing efforts to please the patrons of the store.

began firing at the negroes, killing four of them outright and wounding another, who died soon afterwards. None of the white people were killed or hurt. This record tells its own story." - Inter Ocean, copied in Marion Leader, October 5, 18 99.

T. L. Roberts. Foreman of the Grand Jury: names of the indicted: Robert Hadfield, Math Walker, Elmer James, Lem Shadowen, Wesley Shadowen, Charles Shadowen. Richard Kelley, Win. Kelley, John W^allace, Willis Carney, Jack Naugh, Frank Grider.

The attorneys for the State were the following: R. R. Fowler, States Attorney for Williamson County; George B. Gillespie, States Attorney for Johnson County; W. W. Clemmens, Marion: Ed Spiller, Marion; F. M. Youngblood, Carbondale; Judge W. W. Barr, Carbondale,

On the defence: Ex-Governor Johnson, of St. Louis: Lendoff Whitnell. Vienna: )V. A. Spann, Vienna: J. L. Gallimore. Carterville: R. B. Morton, Carterville; W. W. Duncan, Marion.

The financial result of the riot to W'illiamson County was a debt of $20,000, of which, after the 1904 taxes are paid, there yet remains about $2,000 to pay.

first day of January, 1898, handling principally groceries, dry goods and shoes, and showing one of the neatest and best kept stocks in Williamson County, whose constant aim is to be fair in their treatment of their customers by giving them goo 1 value in all purchases, and truly said, they are not satisfied unless their customers are satisfied. The prosperity enjoyed by this store has gradually increased, as evidenced by the volume of business year by year. This Company confidently expects to surpass all other years, in point of sales, in 1904. Credit for this phenominal business is in a measure largely due to its able manager, Mr. Willard Peyton, who was born March 6, 1ST4, at Pinckneyville, Illinois,

With the blossoming from Town to City, the necessities of the merchants, citizens and manufacturers demand financial institutions, the combination of commercial and financial interests of any location centers in the strength and character of its banks, and especially is this true in Carterville, Williamson Co., Illinois, which has in the last four years nearly doubled its population, and where many of the leading merchants, mine and land owners, are stockholders in the Carterville State and Savings Bank, successor to the Bank of Carterville. About thirtyfive of the hustling promoters of Carterville's best interests, representing the wealthiest and most influential citizens of the City and County, organized the Carterville State and Savings Bank, which opened its doors for business on the thirteenth day of April. 1904, with $50,1)00.00 capital. S. H. Bundy was president: J. B. Samuel, vice president; M. W. Sizemore, cashier, and the following directors: S. H. Bundy, J. B. Samuel, Ed. A. Elles, L. J. Moaks, H. F. Arnold, P. H. Carroll, W. C. Mc- Neill, F. H. Koennecke and W. S. Wilson. The remarkable growth of this bank is best evidenced by its 1216,000.00 of deposits and loans of $165,000,011 at this writing, but forty-five days of age. This flourishing condition is due to the strictest and most conservative business methods, obliging and courteous treatment to the public, consistant with good banking by an efficient corps of experienced gentlemen, whose names as officers and stockholders are a guarantee of the solidity of the bank.

serves to be held in everlasting remembrance. She was born August 8th, 1832, at Bainbridge, and she and her husband were school-mates from childhood. Except in childbearing she was never sick a day in her life, never had a doctor nor a hired girl. She did her own housework, raised her great family and has spun and woven as high as 100 yards of woolen cloth in a year.

At her advanced age she scorns hired help and gets about the old farmhouse as sprightly as a maid of 20. She is slim and trim as a bride, quick and active, and as ambitious as in her girlhood. Except for the few wrinkles and an occasional grey hair, you would hardly know that time had ever laid its hand upon her.

She and her husband are co-laborers still, but she is the smarter of the two. May such mothers multiply in the land, and may her sons do her reverence and her daughters follow in her steps.

But alas I The sound of the spinning wheel is no longer heard in the land. Its busy hum has given way to the ear-racking tuni-tum-tum of the piano. The sons and daughters have forsaken the farm and families have dwindled to one and two or three. Alas for the Republic if the industrial drift lead not back to the old paths.

In 184S Mr. Cagle bought his present homestead among the wolves and rattlers, and in 1S49 brought his newly wedded bride to a home where light has been kept cheerfully burning until this present hour. Neither had much education, but pioneering gave them health and strength if it did not give them booklearning.

Near their home, among the rocks along Crab Orchard Creek, was a den of rattlers, so numerous and prolific that Mr. Cagle's predecessor, of whom he bought, killed 300 in one year. He, himself, was bitten but once, and barely escaped with his life. But the rattlers have long ago gone to keep the wolves and bears company.

In 1852 he began to preach for the Missionary Baptists, and served them until a year after the War. In 1866 he was licensed by the Free Baptists and preached for them until about three years ago, when advancing age and infirmities brought his labors to an end. He enlisted in Co. B.. 1st Col. regiment to serve in the Meixcan War. but with the rest of those boys, he "bravely marched up the hill only to march down again."

Rev. Timothy Cagle

This venerable old gentleman, now close to the SO's, is another living testimonial to the benefits of the simple and regular habit of firm life. He comes, too, of long-lived ancestry among the mountains of Tennessee. He was born in Robinson County, December -5, 1S2G, and canie. a babe in his mothe.-'f arms, and settled first near the old town of Bainbridge. His mother, Polly Demumbe, died there at the age of 65, and his father, Charles Cagle, lived to be 8 5 and died near Little Rock, Ark. Her father was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and died at Nashville, Tenn., at the advanced age of 110.

August 2 5, 1849, Mr. Cagle chose Caroline Roberts for his life's partner, and together they have raised fourteen children. She is a very remarkable, woman and richly de-

The names of their children are: William Cagle. deceased; Mrs. Nancy, widow of Hezekiah McNeal; Jas. Cagle, deceased: Mrs. Mary W., the wife of Hiram Wedkins, Carterville; Pleasant Cagle, Charles Cagle, Timothy Cagle, Carterville: Martha Cagle. Moody Cagle, Edwin Cagle, Carterville: Mardicai, deceased: Mrs. Gertie, wife of Grif Sanders: Mrs. Dolly, wife of Tuck Hampton: Mrs. Dora, wife of William Hampton, Carterville: Alfracratls Cagle, on the old farm.

Mr. Chamness is one of those men who never grow old. Erect, vigorous and active, at the age of 79 he is a living epistle known and read of all men, and the burden of it is that sobriety, industry and religion are a good investment for this present life. He is a native of Tennessee, and was born in Stewart County September 29, 18 25. He came with his parents to Belleville when but three years old, and in 1846, when about ten years old, his parents settled near where he still lives. The

Game was plentiful in those days, and so were wolves and rattlers. It was not uncommon for his father and older brothers to kill a deer or two before breakfast. The country was timbered and roads were but foot paths. It was a long drive to mill or to meeting, but corn and sweet potatoes grew luxuriantly, and there was always plenty of venison and wild turkey. The climate and soil were all that could be desired, and for drink they had the bubbling spring. They soon had the lowing herd and plenty of butter and milk. Hog and homony, bonny-clabber, corn pone, sweet and Irish potatoes, possum, wild turkey and fresh venison, with plenty of "punkin butter!" What more could the pioneers desire in a home where the doctor was a stranger and peace and plenty abounded. No wonder his SO years sit lightly on him. Had he passed his "three score years and ten" in the grime and the grind of a great city, his 80 years would have been reduced to 50 or 40, notwithstanding the vigor of his Tennessee parentage. He has passed his years in paradise, and will scarcely note a change when the gates open to receive him bye and bye.

What mattered the log house and the buckskin breeches? The old log house is now a smoke house and a substantial frame house has long ago replaced it, and the buckskin and blue jeans have given way to broadcloth, but the old man still sighs for the days of the pioneer. Fifty-nine years next March the old pioneer has been rooted in the soil of his boyhood days, and truly has he flourished like a green bay tree.

Five times has he taken a wife, and is now living happily with his fifth wife. Twenty-nine grand children and twenty-three great grand children rise up and call him blessed. His first wife was Harriet Norris, to whom he was united Jan. 13, 1845. She died the following September 2 4, without children. He married his second wife March 1, 1846. By her he had six children, of whom five still survive; J. C. Chamness, a prosperous farmer and stock raiser in the neighborhood; Draiton Chamness, who died when three years old; Mary, the wife of George Pentecost; Samantha, wife of Rev. A. A. Brown, of Rentfrow, Oklahoma, and Sylvester Chamness, of Creal Springs, 111. His second wife died and for a third wife he took Ann .Tones. By her he had seven children, E. A. Chamness, on the home place: Xora, who died in infancy;

Albert B. Chanmess, who runs the store at Cottage Home: Libbie, who married Joe Osborn, and died in 1902; Cora, the wife of Elijah Blankenship. Then followed a pair of twin boys who died in infancy. His fourth wife was Fanny Norris, whom he married November 22, 1S9II. She dieJ September 14, 1900, and then the aged patriarch took a wife, Ruth Jones, with whom he is still living. He is a Democrat in politics and a deacon for 50 years in the Missionary Baptist Church. His schooling was limited but his native sense unbounded.

Elder F. L. Davis

Was born near Bloomington, Mc- Lean County, Illinois. September 3, ISTl. He is a second cousin to the late David Davis of Bloomington, whom he greatlj' resembles, both physically and mentally, pulling down the scales to 3 2.5 pounds avordupois. and demonstrating his claim of being one of the solidest men in the State. He is very proud of having been reared on a farm by his father, who was also reared to the plow. And it may be added (en passant) that this unusual cause of gratulation to Mr. Davis is fortunately becoming less a rarity than in former years. It is gradually being comprehended that moral, physical and intellectual well-being is closely allied to the soil and to despise the farm is analagous to going back on one's own mother. When told that his "Great Father" would have a "talk" with him (meaning the Government Agentl, Red Jacket is reported to have tossed his head proudly and retorted "My Father! God is my father and the earth is my mother. I will recline upon her bosom." Happy will it be when the shallow contempt for the farm, still too prevalent, shall give place to the love and honor Brother Davis feels for it, and men forsake the grime and misery and want of the crowded city for the pu.e air and sunlight, the peace and plenty of the farm.

Very just and honorable is Brother Davis' pride in having been reared on a farm, it was a good start. Nearly all of America's great men, like the giant oaks and the fruitful vines and trees, were first planted in the fruitful soil of the country they love and honor. Pigmies and criminals are bred in the cities, giants on the farm, witness Brother Davis' 32 5 pounds avoirdupois. And as the farm witnesses to health and vigor of mind, so does his education speak words of praise for our incomparable common school system, for he received his first schooling in intervals common to the schoolboy in his farm life. He was educated, so to speak, with his hands upon the plow handles. But he didn't stop at the "little red school house." September 12th, 1892, he entered Eureka College, where he pursued his studies for three years, until June, 1895. The following September he entered Wesley University at Bloomington, where he spent another year. In September, 1901, he entered Drake University, where he spent two terms. He ceased his course of study with a course in the Golden Cross Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat College in Chicago, from which he graduated in 1903, with the degree of Doctor of Optics. In the Spring of 1892 he was converted and first began to preach April Sth, in his native town of Hayworth. Prom that time on till the present his life has been spent in the gospel ministry. Although active and efficient as a pastor, much of his time has been, by preference, devoted to Evangelistic work. He has served weak and struggling churches the greater part of the time, and sounded out the word of lite in the regions beyond. After laboring for a while in his native town, he went, in the fall of 1896, to Miriden, Chorokee Co., Iowa, thence to Esterville in Emmitt County: from there to Dows. where in seven months' work he established a good congregation and erected a church at a cost of $3000.

From Dows he moved to Charles City. Floyd County, then to Tama and then spent a straight eighteen months evangelizing with his home at Des Moines.

From Des Moines he went to Redwood Falls, Minnesota, where he remained but ten months and moved to Clinton, Iowa. His pastorate at Carterville began at the close of his term as State Evangelist, to which he was appointed by the State Board

His vigorous and faithful work is evidenced b.v the fact that since the middle of November, 1896. he has held 26 protracted meetings and has missed but seven Sundays from the pulpit.

His marriage took place September 15, 1S97. to Miss Evalina Morrow, of Clinton, 111., by whom he has had three children, two boys and one girl, all living.

Rev. J. H. Allen

Was born near McLeansboro, Hamilton County, 111., April 1, 1S60. His youth was spent on a farm, and his early education acquired at our common schools. He married young, selecting his life's partner when but IS years old. This was Miss Louisa Goodwin, to whom be was united September 4. 1S7S. and of whom has been born seven children, five of whom are living.

He began to preach when 3 2 years old. was ordained and enterel the regular ministry of the Missionary Baptist church. Soon after his ordination, however, feeling the need of a better preparation for his chosen work, he entered Ewing College, where he pursued his studies for four years, preaching the meanwhile as opportunity presented.

At the end of that period, however, he took hold of the regular work and served churches at Union, Middle Creek and Benton, in Hamilton and Franklin Counties. After serving these churches about four years successfully, he enlarged his sphere of usefulness by evangelistic and pastoral work in Hamilton, Jefferson, St. Clair and White Counties until 1S99, when he was chosen as Missionary by the Board of the Nine Mile Missionary Association, which he served for two years, adding between 400 and 500 members to the various churches, among whom he labored. In October, 1901, he accepted his present pastorate in Carterville, to which be has added about 130 since he assumed its control. The church has prospered in all respects from the start.

A large Sunday School, under the management of Mr. Raymond Jones, its Superintendent, evidences the growing- interest of the young people in the cause of religion and gives promise of the permanence and prosperity of the church to which it belongs. The Society boasts of the finest choir in Southern Illinois. It has an orchestra of eleven pieces and twenty-two additional singers. Under the able and scientific leadership of Dr. J. H. Brooks and his assistant. Will Peebles, finer church music has never been produced in the state than the people of Carterville are favored with every Sun'iay. The following comprises a complete list of the orchestra and choir as at present constituted;

Dr. J. H. Brooks, leader and soprano; Will Peebles, assistant and 1st cornet: Arthur Baker, 1st cornet: Vern Allen, 2nd cornet: Miss Lucy Jones, 1st violin: David Crowder. 2nd violin; Sam Hodges, flute; Raymond Jones, flute; Lloyd Walker, trombone; Lacy Peyton, trombone; George Pressley, bass cello; Mi?; Bessie Jones, organist.

The following is the Official Board of the church: Rev. J. H. Allen, pastor; Fred C. Guthrie, clerk; Raymond Jones, S. S. Superintendent; Dr. J. H. Brooks, P. R. Baker, J. E.

Rev. Wm. M. Maxton is a native of Perthshire, Scotland, where he was born December 21, 18GS. His parents were James and Catharine Maxton. His mother is still living, but his father died in Scotland at an advanced age. He was educated at Monzie and Glasgow and came to America when 21 years oil. After taking a course in Moody's Bible Institution in Chicago, he was licensed as a minister of the gospel by the Alton Presbytery of the Presbyterian church of U. S. A., in September. 1S93. His ordination followed in October of the same year, and he was called to the charge of the churches of Blair and Steelville in Randolph County. After closing his work there he spent two years with the church in Lyons, Kansas, which was followed by a two years' pastorate in the St. Louis Presbytery. In May, 190 0. he came to Carterville and took charge of the church at that place, where he still labors.

His first wife was Miss Margaret Wilson, of Randolph County, who died in giving birth to her first and only child in January, 1S94. She took her mother's name, and is now a promising daughter of nine years. His second marriage took place August 12, 1903, to Miss Helen Burns Watson.

Wm. M. Maxton, Pastor: Hugh M. Richard, Jas. Barr, A. K. EUes and riufus Peterson, Elders; Fred W. Richard, James Watson and Fred Nichol, Deacons: Ed. Biles, Hugh M. Richard and A. C. Hope. Trustees.

The officers of the Sunday School are: A. K, Elles, Supt.; Grace Halstead, Asst. Supt.: Bessie Barr, Sec. and Treas. It has a membership of 1.5 0.

The church has a flourishing Christian Endeavor Society of 45. Kiah Hodges, president: Anna Bandy, vice president: Hattie Nichol, recording secretary: Grace Halstead, corresponding secretary: Belle Lockie, treasurer: Alice Kennedy, chorister. The Junior C. E. numbers 40. Its officers are: Ella Bandy, Supt.; Mima Banly, Asst. Supt.; Ed Elles, Treas.: Clara Nichol, Sec. Its choir consists of the following persons: sopranos - Clara Perry, (also organist): Roberta Watson, Grace Halstead, Alice Kennedy, Anna Bandy and Ella Bandy, altos - Mrs. W. M. Maxton, Lillian Bandy, Caudia Watson; tenor - Kiah Hodges; bass - James Watson. Geo. Lockie, Fred Bevard. Everett Anderson and Fred W. Richard.

The subject of this sketch was born at Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois, March 14th, 1866. He received a common school education and taught for ten years before taking up the study of law. He was admitted to the bar in 18 96, and the following year, June 30, 1897. I'larried Miss Lucy E. Martin, a native of Jackson County.

He is democratic in politics and began the publication of the Carterville HeraLl in the interest of his party August 2 4th, 189 9. He was elected Justice of the Peace on that ticket in November, 1901, nnd his commission still obtains.

J. L. Gallimore was born in Poll; County, Illinois, October 11, 1867. After a thorough training at (he High School of Golconda, he taught for five years, and then took up the study of law, in the tall of 1888. He was admitted to the bar February 24, 1892. at Mt. Vernon, and began the practice of his profession at Golconda. After one year's ptactice there he came to Carterville, March 1st, 1893, and the follov.in:? April was appointed City Attorney to fill a vacancy of one year. At ihe e.\p;ration of his term of office he was elected on the Democratic ticket for a full term of two years. He was out for two years, but re-elected in 1898, and has held the same office ever since.

He was married February 2 4, 189.5, to Miss Osee Canaday, a native of Vermillion County, by whom he has had three children, Hal G., Zula and J. Otis.

J. A. Seidla was born at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, April 11, 1853. His father, John Adam Seidla, was a native of Wittunburg, Germany, where he was born in 1822 and emigrated to America in 183 3. He was a successful stock raiser and dealer, and is still living on the old place in Tippecanoe Co.

He tried to raise his son to his own occupation, but kept him on the farm only until he was fifteen, when he gave it up as a bad job and let him follow his own inclination to work with tools and machinery.

He built and ran several saw mills in Southern Illinois for more than 20 years. With the exception of two years in Southeast Missouri, where he erected and run a saw-mill for John Culp in the heavy timber of the Mississippi bottom, his work has been done in Southern Illinois. Having had the benefit of only a common school education, he took a course as Hoisting Engineer in the Scranton International Correspond- ence School in 13iU, and received his certificate from the examiners at Springfield. He immediately took charge of the engine at the Gulp mine, which he still runs.

Frank Sizemore

This well-known musician, the organizer and leader of the concert band bearing his name, is a Carterville boy from his birth. He was born on a farm contiguous to the corporation January 17, 1S69, three years and a month before the village was surveyed in February, IS 72. His rearing, fortunately for his physique, was on the farm, and his education at the common school. He took up the study of music when but 19 years old, and has studied harmony and composition under such masters as Dr. Palmer, of Chicago: A. J, Goodrich, of Philadelphia, and Charles T. Howe, of Columbus, Ohio. He is a composer of no mean talent, and is the author of several pieces of high merit.

March 29, 1S94, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Hayes. They have no children. He is a musician, not a politician, and by trade a barber.

Charles Craig. J. P.

Charles Craig, .T. P., was born four miles south of Carterville July, 1S66. He was reared on a farm and is indebted to our incomparable common school system for his education. He came to Carterville in November, 1893, and spent two years in the grocery and restaurant business, but in 1S9S took up real estate and insurance, in which he is still engaged.

In 1897 he was elected constable and served a full term of four years. He was then elected to the common council, and is still alderman. He was elected Justice of the Peace In 1901, and is still discharging the duties of that office. He is a republican in politics.

He has been married twice. His first wife was Laura E. Cole, to whom he was united May 16, ISSG, anl by whom he has had one child, Ollie Ethel. June 6, 1900, he married Miss Leona Kisner, of Vienna, by whom he has one child. Opal.

Post Office At Carterville

This office was first established in 1871, with George McNeill as the first Postmaster, He was succeeded by John Bandy, and these in turn by the following incumbents, in the order named: Curtis Scott. B. F. Tranbarger. John Herrin, R. H. H. Hampton, Albert K. Elles. G. W. Duncan,

It was made a Presidential office July 1. 1S9S. with the salary placed at $1,000 a year. Since then there have been five advances of $100 each year, till the office commands

$15iiO_ beginning July 1, 19ii5. It was the first office in the County to secure Rural Free Delivery, and now has three routes with the following carriers: Richard Stover, Route 1: John W. Hestand, Route 2: Roscoe North, Route 3. The present office force, besides the Postmaster, is Miss Pearl Robinson, Assistant Postmaster: Anna McCutcheon, Clerk.

The office is quite a distributing center for the surrounding towns, handling the Blairsville, North Bend and Clifford mails, about half of Dewmain and Fordville and more than a fourth of Herrin in transit. The total receipts of the office the last year, from April to April, was $3,0.56.14. It handled 4,S38 domestic and 2fK' foreign money orders.

Was born in Pittston, Pa.. August 9, 1869, and came when a child with his parents to Carterville. The country was at that time mostly a wilderness, and the family had all the hardships and privations of pioneer life. The elder Lauder, Alexander Lauder, had experience in mining in Pittston, in the California gold fields, in Rasclare lead mines, and naturally took to coal mining, when he went to Murphysboro in 1866. He sunk the first coal shaft in this field and followed the business for some years.

Bank Of Johnson City At Johnson City, Illinois

Brown's Business College al Peoria, he clerked for some time and followed various other occupations until he was appointed Postmaster, June 1, 1S9S. He was a strong Republican and active and efficient in practical politics, and secured his appointment without much opposition. He is a member of the County Central Committee and also of the Congressional Committee for this County. He has been an active member of the Christian Church since ISSS and the leader of the choir. His musical talent has made him of much use to his neighbors and brought him into constant request, both in the city and county, in leading the music at funerals and other gatherings.

As a breeder of Single Comb Black Minorcas, he has won a reputation over the whole country. He is a member of the Black Minorca Poultry Club of America, and his fowls and eggs are sent to all parts of the United States. His birds invariably win the blue ribbons wherever exhibited, rarely scoring less than 93 1-2 to 95 points.

His marriage took place September 14, 1893 to Lena Zimmerman, of South St. Louis, Mo. Five children were the fruits of this union: Neva, Helen, Ruth, Don C. and Junia. He Is a member of Williamson Lodge, No. S02, A. F. and A. M., and also a Modern Woodman.

in 18.57, locating at Pittslon, Pa., remaining there a short time and then removed to the gold fields of California, Nevada and Washington, being engaged in the various vocations in and around the gold mines for about seven years, returning to Pennsylvania, from whence he went to Rosiclare, 111., working in the lead mines.

He went to Murphysboro. 111., in 180(j. and had charge of the sinking and managing of some of the first coal mines in that locality. While there he arranged to meet his future wife, Elizabeth Jones, of Pittston, Pa., in Chicago, 111., she coming from her home in Pennsylvania, when they were married in October, 1867. To this marriage were born

Mr. Lauder was the eldest of seven brothers and one sister, Robert, James, Peter, Thomas, John, Samuel and Agnes. All are dead except Peter, Thomas and John.

He became a member of the Masonic Order at Herrin's Prairie Lodge, No. G93, in 1873; was also a charter member of Williamson Lodge No. 802 A. F. and A. M., at Carterville, 111., and a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local No. 1146.

He was elected one of the Village trustees of the Village of Carterville under its first organization in 1873; elected President of the Board of Trustees in 1874; re-elected to the same office in 1875 and 1876; in 1877 was elected Treasurer of the Village; in 187 8 he was asked by a number of his friends to once more serve the people of our little village, but his answer was no, for the reason that so much of his time was taken up by his duties at the mines, and also feeling that others should take the responsibility of the management of the village now, the third largest city in Williamson Co.

At the time Mr. Lauder took charge of the Carterville Coal and Coke Go's, property it was the only shipping mine in Williamson County. At this time the county has something over forty coal openings. Mr. Lauder has seen the great coal industry of Williamson County grow from the little slope, situated on the

Alexander Lauder, son of Thos. and Agnes Lauder, was born in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, July 3, 1834, died October 9, 1904, at 12 o'clock, noon. His death was cause! by apoplexy, being ill only a very brief time.

The funeral services were held Tuesday, October 11, at 2 p. m., from the family residence, conducted by Rev. F. L. Davis, pastor of the Christian Church, assisted by Rev. W. W. Weedon and Rev. J. J. Harris, both of Marion. Interment in the Oakwood cemetery by the Free Masons and Miners Union Local.

young man the necessary foundation for the education he so greatly desired. But his poverty and the delicacy of his father's health were a serious hanuicap during all of his early life, and consequently his education was secured only at intervals of severe toil summers and working nights and Saturdays in the winter until he passed the County Superintendent's examination and secured the coveted certificate. He then secured the Sitter School, near Saratoga, 111., where he made a record unsurpassed by any. It had the reputation of being a hard school to manage, but he taught it for two years successfully. Three of his pupils received certificates at the end of his two years' labor and went to teaching. On closing his school there he went to Mississippi and taught one term in that state and then returnel to Illinois.

After an incomplete course at the State Normal at Carbondale, he chose medicine as a profession, and took a course in the University at Louisville, Kentucky, graduating in 1891. He then returned to Union County and began to practice, but the next year went to Blairsville, where he remained nineteen months. He then stuck out his shingle in Carterville, where he has since remained. This was in 1S94, and in 1899 he supplemented his medical education by a post graduate course at Chicago. The Doctor was one of the first to recognize the value of the X-Ray in medicine, and is one of the few experts in that line. His laboratory is fully equipped with all up-to-date machines for full electric and X-Ray treatment, in which he is eminently successful.

The Doctor is normally a Democrat, but at the last election in Carterville he enthusiastically supported the reform movement, and was elected Mayor of the city on the Prohibition ticket.

His wife was Alice Reynolds, who was born in Carterville in 1S72. They were married August 1, 1895, and have one child. Colleen Brooks. They are both members of the 1st Baptist Church. He is a K. of P. and Modern Woodman.

Dr. Brooks is a vivid example of what ambition, pluck and hard work will do for a young American boy of good principles and average intelligence. His youth was spent on a farm in the states of Mississippi and Illinois, where the main burden of the family's support fell on his shoulders, on account of an invalid father. His father, M. C. Brooks, was a native of Cobden, Union Co., 111., where the Dr. was also born, April 4, 1818. His mother was Elizabeth Neel, a native of Mississippi, and very much attached to the South. After their marriage her influence took her back to Mississippi, and her husband and young son with her, where she died in 1874. The family then returned to Cobden. 111., where the father still lives.

Mr. Cash, who, after various vicissitudes, has settled down to the successful management of the Southern Illinois district of the Molern American, one of the most popular liberal and safe of the Fraternal Orders, though born in Hardin County. Kentucky, of Kentucky heritage, prides himself on being a thoroughgoing Williamson County man, as he came to Marion with his parents in 1865, when but 16 years old, and has been a resident of the County ever since. He was born April 7. 184 9. of Jeremiah Cash and Amanda Melvina Williams. His mother died in 18 84 at the age of 62, and his father is still living in Marion at the age of 81.

He was married October 27, 187 2. when 2 4 years old, to Miss Mattie Walker, who died March 8, 1890, after giving birth to eight children, seven of whom are living. He followed his father's occupation of farming in the vicinity of Marion until 1881, when he moved his family to Carterville, where he has since resided. Two years afterwards he went into the grocery business and later drifted into general merchandise. After five years' experience in that line he sold out and began clerking for Zimmerman Brothers in Carterville. He remained with them eleven years, and then built the Park Hotel, which he sold to J. W. Wheatly, after running it for six years. Wheatly sold to Roy E. Cash. the only remaining son of the subject of this sketch, in the winter of 1904 and 1905.

American, with the Supreme Lodge at Effingham. This is under the general management of Hon. George M. LeCrone, and seems to be rapidly forging to the very front in its line. For his second wife Mr. Cash married Mrs. Sarah Donihoo. in 189 4. Two years later she died, and in August. 189S. he took Mrs. Lizzie Powell, a widow with five grown children, all of whom, but two, are settled in the County. Their names are in the order of their ages. Ransom Powell, conductor on the Illinois Central Ry., residing at Golconda; Libble, the wife of Noah Payne, a Drygoods merchant at Marion; Kate, the wife of Oscar Peyton, of Carterville; Sherman Powell, a newspaper children are Cora, the wife of Rev. It. D. McKinnis, a Baptist preacher ill Southeast Missouri; Marian, wife of W. B. Keith, a farmer of Du- Quoin; R. E. Cash, before mentioned, living at Carterville and engaged in railroad contracting; Evangeline, the wife of George H. North, a lum1)er merchant at Carterville; Ruth, wife of Frank Bracy, a hardware dealer in Carterville; Zelda, the wife of Anthony DuPrett, a tailor at Carterville, and Zonna, the youngest, who is single and lives with her parents in Carterville. One son died in infancy. Mr. Cash and his wife are both members of the Missionary Baptist Church, and politically he is a Democrat.

Wesley Stafford

Wesley Stafford, of Carterville. is the hustling proprietor of The Stafford Job Printery. He was born June 15, 1878, at Stone Fort, Saline County, 111. His father, Rufus R. Stafford, was born in North Carolina, and his mother. Eliza J., was born in Kentucky. After graduating from High School. Mr. Stafford learned the printer's trade of Prof. James W. Turner, and in 1900 opened his present office, doing general job work. With the growth of the community, it is Mr. Stafford's ambition to start a daily paper.

Mr. Stafford belongs to the M. E. Church, the Knights of Pythias, Red Men. Modern American, Knights of Honor and Knights and Ladies of Security.

state about 1859. Her father was a .lustice of the Peace and also a Judge in Jefferson County, and is now living on a farm at Masters, Franklin County.

February in, 1SS2, Mrs. Barth was married to August Barth, of Jerseyville. 111., who was in business at Alton, later bought and moved to a farm four miles south of Carterville. In July, 1901, Mr. Barth died at the age of G8, Mrs. Barth remaining on the farm until her home was destroyed by fire in March, 1903. She then came to Carterville, leasing the Thompson House and conducting a first-class hotel. Her untiring efforts to please the patrons is fast being rewarded.

Mr. Murphy, as his name indicates, has the honest and enthusiastic blood of old Ireland flowing in his veins. His father was Beverly Murphy, a native of Ireland, and his mother Mary Campbell. He was reared on a farm and accustomed at an early age to the use and care of horses and mules. He was born near Anna, Union County, Illinois, September 25, 1S66, and came to Carterville in 1S82. For some years he followed teaming and farming in about equal proportions until 1S94, when he began feeding mules for the Carterville Coal Co.. which he continued to do until June 15, 1903.

In the meantime, in 1900, he had invested his earnings in the livery business, and had taken R. E. Cash as a partner to look after It. After three years they sold out the business to W. B. Miller, of Murphysboro, and a year later, January IS. 1904, Murphy bought back a half interest, which he still controls.

He married Miss Mary McNeill, by whom he has had two children, only one of which is now living, Samuel B. Murphy. He is a democrat and a K. of P. Last April he took a hand in politics and was elected Alderman of the 2nd ward.

He was luairied July 14, 1887, to Miss S. A. Newton, by whom he has had seven chillren, but only one is living, Herman, 15 years old. He is a Democrat in politics, has served as constable four years and street commissioner five years. He is an Odd Fellow.

Mrs. Mary Barth

Mrs. Mary Barth, proprietor of the Thompson House at Carterville, was born February 15, 1859, at. Belleville. 111. Her father. John Murray, was a native of Tennessee, also her mother, Jane Harlan Murrav. They came to this part of the

.Mr. Joe E. Kelley, the leading druggist and dealer in wall paper, paints, oils, glass, etc., was bjin at Earlington, Kentucky, of Irish parents, November 1, 1871. His father. Felix Kelley, and mother. Bridget (Conway) Kelley, being born in Ireland. In 1876 they settled in Southern Illinois. Since he has been tall enough to see over the counter Mr. Joe E. Kelley has been a fixture in his present location, while attending school and since graduating from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, March 25, 1892, and for the past two years as proprietor.

Mr. Kelley was married to Miss Grace Hill, of Carterville, February 10, 1897, by which union two children were born, a son. Cay. and a daughter, Kate.

Mr. Kelley belongs to the Mp.sons, Knights of Pythias. Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Red Men. He has filled all of the chairs in Lib-

This gentleman is a native of Carterville and has always lived here. He first saw the light July 19, 1862, was educated at our public schools, found employment here and has always been identified with its interests.

Murphy And Miller Livery, Carterville, Ill Ephraim Herrin

erty Lodge No. 2 52, K. of P., and has been representative to tlie Grand Lodge, and is also First Sachen of Ozark Tribe No. 15 4 of Red Men and representative to the Grand Lodge.

Mr. Kelley has won his way from early boyhood, and is held in high esteem by his fellow townspeople, as a bright, upright and energetic young business man.

Is one of the very few remaining native-born Yankees living in Southern Illinois. Although six years beyond his allotted three-score years and ten, he is straight and rugged in form and quick in action, bright of eye and steady and emphatic of voice, showing in every move and word and act a vitality bidding fair to carry him on well into the twentieth century. He is proud to claim old Stowe. Vermont, as his native place, where he was born on Independence Day, 1S2S. He has carried an American silver half dollar in his pocket for many years which was coined on his birthday. His parents were David H. Hall and Sophia Stoddard, both of whom were Vermont people. His wife, too, was a native of the same state.

When he was but five years old his parents moved to Woodstock, Champaign County, Ohio, where the father died at the age of S4 and the mother at 64. He was reared to the occupation of boot and shoe-maker by his father, who set him at work at the business at the age of fourteen. Like all children of a new country, he had to pick up his education in the winter while he worked during the summer.

Mary Sprague, a relative of Senator Sprague of Rhode Island. The November following his marriage, November 1, 1S59, he and his wife came to Carbondale, 111., with a wagon and rented a home for a couple of years, when they bought their present home, where they have since resided. The names of their children in the order of their ages are: Mrs. Elsie Scott, East Cambridge, Vt.: Otis Hall, Mrs. Lucy Freeman, Philip Hall and George Hall, Carterville. Otis and Philip are partners in the lumber business, and George is a civil engineer.

Carterville State And Savings Bank

Carterville State and Savings Bank, successors to the Bank of Carterville, has a capital stock of $50,000.00. It commenced business April 13, 1904.

Furniture and Fixtures.. 1, Due from Nation'l Banks 16, Due from State Bankers 35, Checks, other cash items Cash on hand, currency. 9. Cash on hand, gold coin. 4, Cash on hand, silver coin 1, Cash on hd, nickels, cts.

one mile east of his present home. His father, Philip J. Russell, was a native of Tennessee, came to Williamson County in ISIN. served during the Blackhawk War, and died November 21, 1877. His mother was Rebecca Tyner, who died January 2 5, 1883. Mr. Russell was reared on the farm and received a farmer boy"s education. He was on the police force and served as guard during the World's Fair at Chicago in 18 93. He has never been connected with a church nor an officeholder, but has always voted the Republican ticket.

W. W. Snyder, of Carterville, was born March 1, 185 9, in Franklin Co. His father, Isaac Martin Snyder was also born in Franklin Co., and his mother, Susan Alzada Russell Snyder. was born in W'illiamson County. Therefore, Mr. Snyder has lived all of his life in this part of the state.

On December 8, 1881, Mr. Snyder was married to Miss Emma Stocks, of Carterville, by which union six children were born: Pearl, now married; Ray, Roxy, Velma, W. W., Jr., and H. F. Mr. Snyder was mayor of Carterville 1S96-1S9S, held the office of city treasurer two years, alderman six years and run for the office of sheriff of Williamson County, but was defeated by Joab Gray, now Ex- Sheriit. Since leaving school Mr. Snyder has been occupied in farming, livery, stock and meat market business. He is a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias.

John L. Tyxer

Born near old Blairsville, in Williamson County, January 23, 1836. His father, John Tyner, died when he was a child, and his mother, who was Sarah Arnett, married for a second husband Charles C. Glover, by whom he was reared. He was the youngest of eight children, and was reared by his step-father to farm life. The family lived at this time near DuQuoin, in Perry County.

Carterville Brick Co

This Brick plant is composed of the following company: S. H. Bundy, F. W. Richard and C. E. Owen. Mr. Herbert Griggs is the superintendent and manager. The company use the Frazee machine and have a capacity of 25.000 brick daily. They employ at present 15 men.

Rev. D. A. Hunter, Rev. J. C. Blizzard Elder G. W. Sypert

Andrew Voss, an old Russian soldier. Colonel Voss was always too sick to appear when there was any prospect of a scrimmage, and Lieut. - Col. Habrook Davis always led the regiment. His regiment first went East, where they served for two years, but having greatly reduced in members, they were ordered to report to Chicago, where they were reorganized and sent to New Orleans an 1 up the Re I Cross River, and followed the misfortunes of Gen. Banks until the close of the war.

He was married October 12. IS 59, to Barbara Connell, of Kankakee, 111., by whom he has had five living children. Their names in the order of their birth are: Mrs. Mary Woolsey, Alto Pass, Union Co.; Mrs. Melissa Bell Asbury, Alto Pass; Mrs. Nancy Paris, Jonsboro, Union Co.; Christopher C. Tyner, Jackson Co. He was for some years a member of the United Baptist Church, but left them and united with the Missionary Baptist Church, and was licensed by them to preach in 1873. He is a Republican in politics.

Dewmaine Social Band

Was organized April 12, 1904. It meets every Monday and Wednesday evening for practice. They furnish music for all social meets at $2.50 a day and expenses. The members are as follows: Ira Valentine, B Cornet, Leader: Everett Farar. Granville Ashcraft, John Griffith, cornets; Jessie O. Wyatt, clarinet; H. O. Shadden, J. L.

Floyd, trombone: William Carter, tenor; Ward Farar, baritone; Sam'l. Walker, tuba, bass; Perry Mathews, Walter Carter, Richard McReynoHs, altos; Johnnie Hudson, snare drum: Walter Harrison, bass drum; James Wiseman, honorary member, cornet.

F. P. Crossley, top foreman for No. S coal mine, is the son of Peter Crossley, a miller at Crab Orchard, who died at the age of 74. He was born at Crab Orchard March 2 7, 1S63. but moved away with his parents when but three years old. He early took to the trade of carpenter, and has been chiefly engaged in that line of business all his life. He has built many of the largest mines of the country, among which may be mentioned Sunnyside, Reed No. 3 and the great No. 8 mine anl washer, the largest in the United States.

H. Ford. M. D.

Ky. He came with his parents to Jackson Co., HI., when but Ave years old, and settled within one and onehalf miles of Carbondale. His parents were James Boren and Sarah Winget. who lived where they first located till a good old age. In March, ISGO, Lemons bought the land where he now lives. In September, 1S4G, he married Lucinda Dunn, by whom he had seven children, none of whom are now living. For his second wife he took Melissa A. Crain, by whom he had ten children. He raised eight of them, anl all are living and married. They are: Ephriam Boren, Herrin; Wm. Boren, Marion; Sarah, wife of Milo Hindman, a mining engineer at Carterville; Mary, wife of Smith McNeil, a farmer; Alice, wife of Jas. Crain. Carterville; Annis, wife of Alfred Selcher, farmer; Nellie, wife of Samuel Painter. He is a Democrat and a Missionary Baptist

V. Rice

The subject of this sketch was born near Nashville, 111., February 14, 1845. His early life was spent on a farm, but in 1877 he entered the employ of George S. Anderson, a druggist of Nashville. Ten years later he passed examination before the State Board of Pharmacy, and in 1879 moved to Benton, 111., and bought out the business of J. A. Dollins and opened a drug store on his own account. He ran it at Benton for eight years and sold out to Dr. E. V. Hutson. For the five years following he ran the business in the interests of Dr. Hutson. In 1892 he came to Carterville and bought an entirely new and fresh stock of

His wife was Miss Sarah J. Brannon, a native of St. Clair County, by whom he has had six children, all living but one. Their names in the order of their birth are as follows: James A., Milo P., Ella, Hiram T.. Armour W. and Paul B.

George W. Adams is of Scotch ancestry, and was born in the town of Dunstocher, Kilpatrick Parish, Dumbartrushire, Scotland. His father was a stone mason by trade, and died at the early age of 46, and his mother in giving birth to her son died at the age of 2 9. The boy came to New York when but 16 years old and staid two weeks with his relatives there, and then went on to Mc- Keesport, Pa., and went to work in the coal mines there. He remained at McKeesport but three years when he went to Evansville, Ind., where he married Lavina Rothley and moved back to Pennsylvania. He lived in Sharon. Mercer County six or seven years, where his eldest child was born.

Inside Of The Herrin State Savings Bank, 1905

more given to roving from one mining district to another than they are now, and after spending four years more at McKeesport, Mr. Adams visited and mined in Evansville, Ind., Morgan County, III., Springfield, III., Brazil, Clay Co., Ind., Shawneetown, Gallatin County, 111., and Burnsiie, Johnson County, III. At Burnside he left his wife and ciiildren and struck out for the West. He first struck Laredo, Texas, and then tried silver mining at Monterey, Mexico, a while. But he couldn't stand the "grease" very long, and in about three months we find him in Raton, N. M., on the Santa Fe Ry.

He next fetches up at Rock Springs, Wyoming, and from there to Walsingburg, Colorado. He was getting pretty homesick by this time, and turning his back on silver mines, gold mines and sundries, he turned his face homewards. After four or five months at Burnside with his family he came to Carterville. This was in 1874. He went to work for the Burr mine, bought a home and settled down for good.

Mr. and Mrs. Adams are the parents of eleven children, seven boys and four girls. Of these six sons and one daughter are living. The sons all follow their father's business, are all married and all live in Carterville but one, who lives in Bellevile. Their names in the order of their birth are: George; Susan, deceased wife of Charles McLaughlin, a miner; Jane, the widow of Ernst Boyd; Daniel, killed in a coal mine in Indiana; John, Sandy, Archibald, Edward, Kate, who died in infancy; Walter, and Lavina, who died in November, 1894.

the I. O. O. F., the Free Gardeners and of the United Mine Workers of America. He was at home at the time of the riot and helped to pick up and remove the slaughtered negroes. He claims that one Elmer James heard the negroes say at a saloon before they came down town that they were coming to Carterville to take the town, and the negroes who were killed were all heavily armed. He says he took a pack of cards and a pistol from the pocket of the negro preacher who was killed. None of the men who did the shooting were armed when the colored men came to the depot, but when they saw that trouble was brewing, they hurried home and reappeared wiih guns in their hands, and then ordeied the negroes lo disperse, and I lie shooting began. A full statement will be found elsewhere from llie pen of Mr. Sam T. Brush.

Luther Wester

The subject of horn in Hollow .March 20, 1JS77. the age of ten yea with his parents Tennessee, when the family moved to Marion. As usual with American lioys, he did whatever his hands found to do, and as well and thoroughly as the majority, until July of the present year, when he and his lirother took hold of the restaurant business and started the Delmonico, which has become the leading house in that line in Carterville. The managers are shrewd, honest and capable, and give their patrons general satisfaction.

His wife was Laura Holland, a Kentucky lady, to whom he was united May 23rd, 1899, and to whom two children have been born, Lillian and Paul. He is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

\V. T. Newton was born May 4th, 1S35, in Hardin Co., Ky., married February 3rd, 1859, to Sarah Ellen Williams. He followed the plow until he came to Carterville, August 1, 1882, run a meat market until the following February, when he went into the mines. Ten children were six years in the public schools of the County. He first married Belle Baxter, May 4, ISSl, by whom he had one child. Bertha. She married Kd Bentley, of Marion. His first wife died .luly 2, 1SS2, and he married, September 14, 1884. His second wife was Cora Fox, who gave birth to three children and died February 25. 1898. Her children were James Wesley. Dora and Morris. His third wife was Miss .lulia Fox. to whom he was united October 0, 189S. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Grassy Missionary Baptist Church.

born to this couple, eight of whom are living and all married. Their names in the order of their ages are as follows: Mrs. Maggie D. Crain, Samuel Newton, employe of the Donnelly Mine: Mrs. Zarado Price Watson, Carterville; Lewis Newton, miner, Marion: Charles Newton, miner, Marion: Robert Newton, No. 8 mine, Carterville; Mrs. Leslie S. Hester, Marion: Thos. .J. Newton, Sunnyside mine. Mr. and .Mrs. Newton have twenty-nine grand children and three great grandchildren.

Chas. Frederick Starrick

Was born August Z\, 182 7, in Berks Co., Pa., in the village of Redding. Upon coming to Illinois he first settled in Belleville, St. Clair County in 184G. Two years later, December 2u, 1848, he married his first wife, Martha Beavers, who died in July, 18 52, of cholera. In 185(; he moved into Williamson County, near the Franklin County line, and in 185 7 married his second wife. who died in March, 187.j. By her he had seven children. On the 8th of June, 18 7.1. he married a third time.

He was one of the first to enlist in the Mexican War and went overland to Santa Fe with the rest of the boys from this section, and back again without smelling powder. When the Civil War broke out. ha enlisted, in 1802, in the 8lKt Illinois. Co. D., Colonel James Dollance, commander; Cornelius Ward, Captain.

He became stone blind by a bullet which cut the button from his cap, and was discharged in January, 1SG6, at Montgomery, Alabama. Aside from this he never received a scratch through all the hard-fought battles of the war. He now draws a pension of $72 a month for total disability.

He has a little farm of 7 7 acres near Pulley's Mill, but lives in Cartetrville with his wife, who attends him wherever he goes, and treats him with unwearied kindness and affection. He has been a member of the M. E. Church since before the war.

Was born .March o. IS.'iii. at the little village of Bainbridge, 111. He was the oldest son of the late Dr. James Hayton, and was raised a farmer. The Doctor gave him all the advantages for education afforded by his section in that early day. He supplemented his home instruction and the common school by a course at the Normal School at Bloomington. 111., but he rounded off his o^vn school days by teaching for

Hugh M. Richart

Hugh .M. Kichart is a native of Columbia County, Pa., where he was born February 2:'.. 182G. He is the son of William and Sarah N. Richart (McAllister), and came with his parents to Williamson County in 18411, the mother dying the same year and the father two years later. They settled on a piece of wild land near where the village of Lauder now stands, and made a comfortable living in the wilderness by industry and ingenuity. He was the oldest of four brothers and three sisters, and upon the death of their parents had to be the father of the family. They could raise plenty of corn for their bread, and as game was plentiful the boys were soon able to have an abundance of fresh meat. Their corn they got coarsely ground at a horse mill, and with potatoes and other vegetables, never suffered for food. Their first wheat flour was bought at Chester, and Hugh was a man grown before he had wheat flour. He was a playmate and boon companion of John A. Logan for years, there being only a few daysdifference in their ages.

On August 1st, 1S62, he entered the service in the 81st 111., Co. G., Logan's division, Col. Rogers commanding. He was first under fire at Thompson's Hill, Miss., and served in all the battles of his division to the siege of Vicksburg, where he was wounded four times within an hour. He was shot all to pieces, and laid unattended on the field until his wounds were filled with maggots. But a vigorous constitution with careful attention and the mercy of God brought him through. He was taken to Jackson Hospital at Memphis, where he remained three months and was sent home on a furlough. After four months' rest and nursing he returned to his regiment and served two years longer. He was mustered out August 1st, 1865, at Chicago. He did not marry until the following December, when 39 years old. His wife was Rebecca Harrison, a relative of President Benjamin Harrison, and a native of Ohio. She gave birth to two children, Frederick William, now a Civil Engineer at Carterville, and Bertha, who died when six years old. She died November 10th, 1S91.

Mr. Richart is a Republican in politics and active and influential, but never an office seeker. He served, however, as constable and was County Commissioner for a term. He has been a prominent and active member of the Presbyterian Church for 2 3 years, and an elder in it ever since its organization. He is a member also of the G. A. R.

-North, a native of Manchfiter, England, who came to Phila.le'.phia in 1818 and to Eight Mile precinct in 1S23. He was a farmer and stockman and became the ow:ie.' of a large piece of land in that location, and died in 1856. His wife was Nancy Tyner, who was born in Robertson County, Tenn., in 1802, and died in ISU.

Abram, the subject of this sketch, was reared on a farm, 80 acres of which he inherited at the death of his father. He lived with his parents until about 21 years old, when his father died. In 1858 he started for California across the plains with o\-teams in company with hundreds of others. They started in September and went by way of Denver, which they helped to lay out. and wintered there. About the 1.5th of the following June they resumed their journey and reached Stockton August 1st. He never went to the mines, but turned his attention to farming and stock and spent about eight years in California, Arizona and New Mexico.

among modern women of easy consciences, who seem to be courting early deaths and the extinction of the native born population. ilrs. North is an earnest and faithful member of the Christian Church in the neighborhood. They donate 1 the ground on which the church. West Chapel, stands. The needy never came to Mrs. North and went away empty.

Mrs. Dora Culp, wife of John Culp, Carterville; William North, on the farm; Mrs. Florence Day, wife ot Winfield Day, Cottage Home P. O.; John T. North, farmer; Mrs. Luella Tygett, wife of George Tygett, Herrin; Abraham North, railroader, Carbondale; James North, mining engineer; Grant North, farmer, Carterville; Mrs. Dolly Russell, wife of Abram Russell, Carterville, and Harvey North, lumber, Carterville.

Indians, who were very troublesome in those days. At the breaking out of the war his regiment, the 1st California Cavalry, Co. G., was continued in the Indian country, and he was not mustered out till February, 1S66, at Santa Fe, N. M.

After his discharge he returned to his old home and married Hannah, the daughter of Edwin Fozzard. She had two children and died. Her daughter, Olive M., married Frank Hampton March 17, 1874. Mr. North took a second wife, Ann Manning, by whom he had seven children. She died Ju'.y 21, 1SS7. Her children were Inez, wife of Charles Swarz, of St. Louis, Mo.; William H., Richard H., Samuel H., Joseph H., Jessie, wife of Roy Tygett, and Thomas H. He is a Republican and member of the G. A. R.

Born March 2 8, 1825, on Eight Mile Prairie, Williamson County, Illinois, reared on a farm and always followed that occupation. He was one of the soldiers of Gen. Logan who went to New Mexico to fight the Mexicans, but was too late to see service and returned across the plains as they went. He was in Co. B., 1st Regt. 111. Vol. He was honorably discharged October 11, 1S4S, at Alton, 111., signed by J. M. Cunningham, Captain. He entere 1 the service May 2Sth, 1847. He returned to his farm and spent the remainder of his days there. He was always industrious, and the farm gave them a good living.

His wife's name was Fredonia M. Ryburn, to whom he was united Oct. 3, 1849. They had a family of ten children, all of whom are living, married and settled in life.

the Hinchlift Farm on Eight Mile Prairie, and is therefore now 7 6 years old the coming December. She had the usual contest with the measles, whooping cough, etc., and relates that seven of her children were sick with the measles at one time, and she took care of them all with a babe in her arms, and passed four days and nights without sleep. Her health and strength is remarkable, she sleeps sound and is without a pain day or night.

Mr. North was a Republican and so is his wife, and every one of her children and grand children. The old laiy says she never gave any Democratic milk. They count :3 2 Republican votes. The family numbers 1(1 children, 42 grand children and 8 great grand children. This record is certainly a grand one in the face of the declining birth rate

Dr. Hayton was born near Huddersfield, England, December 16th, 1815. His parents were Robert and Ann Hayton, of Yorkshire, England, who never came to America but lived and died in England, the father July 21, 1859, aged 76, and the mother the May previous, aged 75.

On the loth of January, 1841, while still in England, James married Elizabeth Crowther. She came to America with him and died September 27, 1843, at the age of 20. She left one son, Alfred, who now lives at Lauder, a miner by o'cupation. The young couple landed at New Orleans October 30, 1841, and about three weeks later came to Williamson County.

and four .^iils. of whom six are living. She died at the age of 49, Jan. 1. ISSl. Her children were; William, P. O.. Carhondale; George. Carbondale; Robert, Carhondale: Joseph. Carbondale; Emma, a nurse in St. Louis, Mo., and Mary, wife of Ed Gully, Marion.

Dr. Hayton's education was mainly acquired in England. He studied meiicine under an uncle, by the name of LocUwood, but did not begin to practice until he reached America. For many years he was the principal physician over a wide section of this part of the state, and for 5 years practiced his profession with honor and success. Until within ten years of his death he was unremitting in his devotion to it, and became one of the most noted and successful physicians in Southern Illinois. He was a hard student and a great reader all his life, an 1 acquired a fund of general information which made him a very broad minded man.

He was a Republican in politics, when it was dangerous to be such, and was appointed by old Governor Dick Yates one of three draft commissioners for the County, the othpr.s being Dr. Owens and Dr. Lewis. He was a member of the Wesleyans in England, but never united with the M. E. Church here, although his religious faith and sympathies remained unchanged. His death occurred July 7, 1904, after a three weeks' illness with bowel trouble.

The subject of this sketch was the sixth child, and in August, 189-5. while his mother was living, he took up the photography business, under the instruction of J. W. Tutlel, of Creal Springs. Three years later, June 27, 1S9S, he opened a stu io in Carterville, where he has remained till the present time.

His marriage took place December 10th, 1902, to Mias Cassie Gallimore, sister of Judge Gallimore, City Attorney of Carterville. He is a Democrat in politics and a member of the L O. O. F.

1 lie and Power Company of Carterville. It was organized by Mr. A. C. Hojie, in whose honor it was named and who was one of its principal stockholders. He was a thorough mechanic, educated and trained in Scotland, and the only practical man in a stock company composed of men ignorant of the whole business. The usual result followed - those who thought they knew outvoted the one who did know, and after two years lie sold them his interest and retired from the business. Another company was soon after formed of men with money but neither knowledge nor experience in the business to succeed a failing ope. This was known as the J. C. West Electric Co., which after five years' experience learned that "knowledge is power," and rented their plant to Mr. Hope, who had already come into sole ownership of the old company. In January, 190:3, he bought out the West interest and became what he is likely long to remain, the sole proprietor of the Electric Light business in Carterville.

2 2.50 candle power. It uses 20 miles of main wire in the city and as much more for branches and connections. It uses the arc light for the lighting of streets, of 1250 candle power, alternating and closed arc. Series incandescent for suburban

Was born in Richland Co.. 111., in 1867. His father, W. F. Russell, was a farmer by occupation and died in July, 1888. The maiden name of his mother was Merica Smith, and street lighting of 3 2 candle power each, while business houses and residences are lighted by the usual multiple system. Travelers say that Carterville is one of the best lighted cities in Southern Illinois.

William Greathouse was born in Kentucky February 28th, 1S2G. He came to Jackson County in 183 9. He was raised on a farm and .had little or no schooling. His first wife was Bethena Tabor, by whom he ha .1 five children, two now living. His second wife was Sarah Jane Biggs, a widow, by whom he had eight children, five of whom are still living. He is Republican in politics and belongs to the M. E. Church.

THIS pretty little village is located on a spur of the Ozark range, running through Southern Illinois. Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas, 1300 feet above sea level. It is on the Illinois Central Railroad. 4n miles from Paducah, Ky.. and 12ii from St. Louis, connecting with the Illinois Central main line to Cairo at Carbondale. It is picturesquely located on and among the gentle elevations and undulations, a rich, productive, well-timbered and watered country, stretching in all directions. It is an incorporated village with a population of about 1000. The mineral springs surrounding the Ozark Hotel constitute its main attraction, and as a health resort probably have no equal in this country. In consequence of local and factional strife, and possibly mismanagement, the fine hotel is at present writing closed. but the health-giving waters are still used locally and to a limited extent by outside visitors with unfailing success.

The village is grouped aljout the Hotel and Springs, and its business houses do a local business with adjoining farmers, although some live stock is bought and shipped at this point. It is in the midst of an unrivaled fruit region, which is continually enlarging its area and output.

The Academic Department prepares for college and affords a good general education for those who cannot remain for a full college course. For the completion of this course certificates of graduation are conferred.

The Normal Department has many representatives in the teaching force of Southern Illinois, and not a few in other sections and other states.

Creal Springs College

The Musical Department has graduate and post graduate courses in piano, organ, voice and harmony. For the completion of these diplomas are awarded.

Elocution receives special attention. For three years of study in the expression of literature in addition to the Academic Course, diplomas are conferred in the English Elocution Department.

The Commercial Department is particularly adapted to those who have not the time or means to remain in college more than three years. Graduates of this course find positions in banks as bookkeepers, accountants, stenographers, clerks, reporters, etc. This course includes commercial law, economics and very thorough and extended work in liookkeeping and hanking.

The International Lyceum Bureau of Cleveland, Ohio, presents a number of attractions in the College Chapel this year. Among the speakers are Dr. Heindley, of Minnesota, Dr. Lamar, of Nashville, Tenn., and Prof. Richards, of Chicago.

John P. Tygett

John P. Tygett is the son of Hugh Tygett and his wife, Nancy Sames, and was horn in Weekly Co., Tenn., December 10, 1S30. His father died at the age of 65 and his mother at SO. . He was raised on a farm, and came with his parents to Williamson County in 183 9. His marriage took place January 17, 1857, to Miss Mary Chenowith, by whom he had five children, all living. They are Alfred, Thomas, William, Elizabeth and Sarah. He is a Democrat in politics, but not a church member.

I^ocated at Creal Springs, Illinois, was founded in 1884 as a seminary by Mr. and .Mrs. H. C. Murrah, and continued under their control for ten years. In 189 4 the institution was chartered as a College and passed under the control of the Baptist denomination. The location is healthful and retired, yet beautiful and easy of access, being on the line of the Illinois Central, which connects with the Big Four at Parker City, a short distance to the southeast. Creal Springs is an ideal place for study. It is among the Ozark mountains, with a pure and invigorating atmosphere, free from malaria, and with the famous medicinal waters of the Springs within a stone's throw of the College.

The college stands on an eminence sloping toward the west, and only three-fourths of a mile from the passenger depot. It is embowered in fruit trees, and the whole adjacent district is a flourishing orchard of all kinds of fruit. The

Green B. Tucker

Is a native of Murray Co., Tenn., where he was born December 17, 1S27. His parents were James R. Tucker and Polly Butts, with whom he lived until 2 2 years old. when, in 1849, he came to Illinois. He first settled in Grassy Precinct, this county, but afterwards moved to Hardin County, where he worked for two years on the Illinois Central Railroad, at bridge-building and other carpenter work. He was brought up to the occupation of cabinet-maker by his father, who followed it, and when he came to Illinois he continued for ten years to follow the same line of business. But changing fashions and cheapening methods of manufacture have so transformed the business that there is no longer any profit in hand work and the small shop or factory, and he was compellei to abandon the business.

September 1, 1861, he heard the call to arms and enlisted in the 6th Illinois Cavalry, Co. L. For three years, six months and 2 2 days he served this country on many a hardfought field, and was mustered out at Springfield, 111., December 23, 1854. He was married June 1st, 1854, to Miss Eliza A. Cannon, a Kentucky lady by birth but who was reared in Saline County, 111. She gave birth to seven children, of whom five are now living, and diel July 28th, 1904.

182 3. When but three years old his family moved to West Tennessee and settled near Corinth, Miss., where Raleigh was raised and where he obtained what little book-learning he secured. When but 19 years old, in 1842, he was married to Charlotta Sears, by whom he had eight boys and five girls, of whom seven still survive. In 1851 the family moved to Illinois and settled on the line between Franklin and Williamson Counties, but later removed to Northern Precinct, near Corinth. In 1890 they came to Creal Springs, where they still reside. He never enlisted, but sent two of his sons to

He voted for Henry Clay in 1844, and he and his sons have voted the Republican ticket ever since. He is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Rain's first wife died June 28, 1895. and on the following November 13th he took for a second wife Mrs. Ann Eliza Smith, widow of James Smith. She lived but a little more than a year, dying November 16, 1896. For his third partner he took Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Kent, widow of Joseph Kent, with whom he hopes to spend the remainder of his days. Physically and mentally Mr. Rains is a remarkably well-preserved man. All his faculties and members are nearly perfect, and he enjoys sound health. rarely using a cane.

Jasper Creal

Was born in Cumberland County, Ky., June 4, 1S32. and reared on a farm. He came with his parents, Elijah Creal and Temperance Wilborn Creal, to Creal Springs Oct. 10. 184 8, where his father died at the age of 62 and his mother at 70. His brother, Edward, laid out the village of Creal and died at the age of 56. He enlisted in the 6th Iowa Cavalry in 1861 and served two and a half years, but was discharged at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., April 10, 1864, by reason of a severe wound in the wrist, received in the fight at Moscow, Tenn. He took part in the famous Grierson Raid from La Grange to Baton Rouge, La., on which they spent sixteen days and nights of continuous riding and fighting.

Raleigh Rains Fred Gardner

October 13, 1802. She gave him three childien, of whom two are now living, and died October la, 1SS7, twenty-five years to a day from her marriage. The following .June he was married to Martha Royal, who still survives. He is a very large, vigorous and active man for a man of over 7 0 years of age, a Democrat in politics but without church membership.

Was born in Saline County, Ulinois. May 17, 1S44, and brought up on a farm. He enlisted August 21, 1S62, in the 120th 111. Vol. Inft., Co. F., at Harrisburg, Saline Co., and served under Gen. Grant in the Vicksburg Campaign, but on a forced march in June, 18 63, he was sunstruck and so badly injured that, although he escaped with his life, he never recovered, and was discharged on that account from the hospital at Memphis, Tenn., July S, 1865. He is still partially paralyzed and wholly incapacitated from active labor, mentally or physically, and draws a fine pension from the Government.

He was married June 22, 1866, to Miss Rachael L. Medlin, who died August 10, 1903, leaving four living children, two sons and two daughters. They are Willis T. Harris, Dr. David H. Harris, Mrs. Mary Jane Johnson and Mrs. Ida L. Shafer.

Harmon Whitacre

Is a native of Minerva, Stark Co., Ohio, about twelve miles from Canton, the ol I home of President Mc- Kinley. He was born August 31. 1824, and came with his parents in

1839. when but 15 years old, to Wayne County, Illinois. He began teaching in Wayne County in 1843, being examined for the old board of directors at Fairfield by G. B. Davis, and receiving his first certificate, which he preserved and still retains. He taught six months for his first term, and followed it by another the winter following.

In 1845 he came to Williamson County and settled on Grassy Precinct, about twelve miles from Marion, near Jackson County. He taught the only school then in Jackson County, and afterwards, about 184S and '49, a year in the Telford neighborhood. He read law in Jonesboro, Union County, with Governoi' Dougherty, and was admitted to the bar and entered upon the practice of his profession. Yet such was his reputation as a teacher and such his attachment to the business that, in connection witn the practice of law he continued to teach until 1861.

In 1862 he enlisted in the Union army, made up a company, of which he was elected Captain, but was taken sick and was sent home to languish on the sick list all summer. He was subsequently discharged for sickness and did not return to the service. In politics he was an Old Line Whig, and became a staunch Republican and Union Man with the boom of the first gun fired at Fort Sumpter. He was earnest and eloquent, and made the first speeches of the war in Jackson and Union Counties when they were noth overwhelmingly Democrat ii- and Disunion.

January 5th, 1844, he chose for a life companion Mary Ann Deming, who was 5 3 days his senior, having lieen born July 9, 1824, and he on the 3 1st day. of the following August. They have had four sons and four daughters, all of whom still survive, although the venerable couple are nearing 8fi.

The family is very old, longlived and nume?ous. They now number in the United States between twelve and fifteen hundre'. It can be traced back more than five generations, over two hundred years, and Mr. v, nitacre has in his possession a geneological table with every branch inscribed up to date, showing accurately its lineal descent for five generations. For the interest and information of our readers we are permitted to say that the family is reckoned from Jane Parker, of London, who married a John Scott and removed to America in 1698. Scott died leaving no heirs, and his wife married John Whitacre, by whom she gave birth to two sons, John and Robert, through whom the family in America count their descent. They settled in Bucks Co., Pa. There is no doubt that a vast estate numbering up into the hundreds of millions lies awaiting in the Bank of England the slow action of the courts, and will ultimately be divided among the heirs of Jane Parker.

Mr. Whitacre and his venerable spouse live happily in their little cottage at Creal Springs, caring little for the prospective thousands awaiting them. They settled in Creal Springs in 1892, and have remained there looking after one another, vigorous, peaceful and happy. Their sons and daughters keep a sharp lookout after them, but they do not need a companion or helper, being happier alone.

They now number eight children, twenty-seven grand children and nine great grand children. The following are the names and residences of the children: O. B. Whitacre, Crab Orchard: Dr. H. N. Whitacre, Carbondale: Ed L. Whitacre, Vienna: C. D. Whitacre, Carterville: Mrs. R. B. Thompson, McKanda: Mrs. J. P. Roberts, Creal Springs: Mrs. W. J. Brown, McKanda, and Mrs. S. S. Chamness, Creal Springs.

Dr. Jesse Green Lindsev

Was born near Bowling Green, Ky., February 21, 1828. While an infant he came with his parents to Jackson Co., 111., where the greater portion of his life has been spent on the farm. In 1856 he began the practice of medicine, which he continued until failing health and strength compelled him to quit.

In 1S92 he sold his farm and went into trade at Creal Springs, but was burned out the year after, December 6, 1S93. He rebuilt of brick on the spot where Allis & Clark now run the store which he rented to them, and quit business, his health and sight falling him.

He has married three times. His first wife was Miss Caroline JIurphy, of Randolph County, Illinois, to whom he was united February 20, 1S49. She bore him six children, and died January 2, 1SS2. Of her children but two survive, William R. Lindsey, a Hillright Christian minister, located near Pulleys Mill, and John M. Lindsey, living in Missouri. His second wife was Mary Jane Murphy, to whom he was united March 1st, 1SS2. She had no children and died April 5, 1898. July 27, 1S9S, he married Mrs. Mary A. Grisham, widow of Henry Grisham, with whom he is happily spending his declining years.

William B. Elmore

Was born at Woodbury, Tenn., October 21, 18 28, where he lived until twelve years old. April 1, 1840, he came with his parents to Union County, Illinois, where he married and lived until May 6. 189G, when he moved to Creal Springs, where he has since resided. He enlisted September 1, 1861, In the 31st 111., and was wounded at Fort Donelson. He remained with Logan's regiment for three years, through all the battles of the war and until discharged at Atlanta, September 17, 1864.

January 16, 1850, he was united In marriage to Miss Sarah Barrlnger, of Anna, 111., by whom he has had six children, all living, and now proudly reckons twenty-five grand children and fourteen great grand children. He is a Republican In politics and a member of the christian Church.

Avenue House

The Avenue House at Creal Springs is conducted by G. B. Boyd, proprietor, has fourteen rooms and its rates are $1.50 a day._ It is convenient to the famous mineral springs, a well-known health resort, and accommodations are easily secured to and from all trains.

Is one of the oldest pioneers of the County, coming here with his widowed mother in November, 18 36. He was born In Smith County, Middle Tennessee, May 22, 1816, and his early years on the banks of the Cumberland River, where he was born. He was but 18 years old when he first came to this County In 1834, but he cleared the land, opened a farm and soon began to raise and ship tobacco. He made considerable money at that, but eventually lost it all, and the closing years of his life are spent In poverty, being fed and cared for by a widowei daughter, Mrs, Louisa M. Gunter, his only remaining child.

After gathering his first crop he returned to Tennessee in 1836 and married Eda Jane Wilmore, with whom he lived forty-nine years, with not a cross word between them, a rare occurrence. She gave birth to four children, Susan, Margaret, Burchett and Louisa, and died In Stone Fort in 18 88, Of her children Mrs, Gunter alone survives.

Was born in Wilson County, Middle Tennessee, May ord, 1827, He secured what little education he received in that County, and came with his parents In 1852 and settled near Stone Fort, Williamson Co,, where the father, Samuel Bickert. died at the age of 75, The mother's name was Betsy Morris, In the w-inter of 1852 the subject of this sketch came to Marion, and the year following. October 2 6, 1853, he was married to Nancy Scurlock, the widow of Mr, Bradley, She gave birth to four children and died In August, 1883,

Mr. Bickert has always been a farmer, has never troubled himself in politics, but has been a member of the Christian Church about forty years. He and a widowei daughter, Mrs, Lucy Blackraan, reside at Creal Springs with a married daughter. Mrs, Ellen Murray,

Oliver Cox

Wabash runs through Martin County, and the struggles of those early days in the heavy timber of the Wabash Valley with mosquitos and malaria served rather to emphasize his natural vigor of mind and body than to reduce it. His father, Isaac Cox. was also a woodsman, who fought during the whole Civil War. only to die in the hospital at Louisville, Ky., in 1865, His mother, Elizabeth Cox (nee Johnson), had preceded the father to the "shadow land" by five years.

The family had moved to this County before the war. and Oliver enlisted in 1862 in Logan's Division. Co. H., Slst 111. Baring a slight wound received at Champion Hill. Mississippi, May 16, 1863, he served through the entire struggle without a scratch. After the fall of Atlanta he returned with Logan's division to Nashville and was mustered out at Chicago August 5, 1865. In 1872 he entered into the ministry of the M. E. Church and traveled six years. His first pastorate was at Harrisburg, Saline Co., and all his subsequent ministerial labors were spent in Saline and the adjoining counties.

September 1, 1855, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary H. Morris, the daughter of Benjamin Morris, who bore him twelve children. In 1881 he moved with his family to Howell County, Mo., where he lived for se^en years. In 1884 he ran on the Republican ticket for the Legislature, and although defeated in a district with a normal Democratic majority of 300, he ran ahead of his ticket 154 votes.

In 1892 he lost his voice and moving back to Saline County he gave up the ministry, locate 1 and resumed his farm life. .\Ithough he served in the ranks through the whole contest, he was promoted to Second Lieutenant of Co. H just before the close of 18 65,

Of his twelve children all are living but Susan, who died in 1874. Their names are as follows: John Wesley, Isaac Dow, William, Franklin. James, Oliver E., Charles A., Anda M.. Elizabeth A., Jane, Alice and Anna.

He is a staunch Republican in politics and has served continuously in Crab Orchard Precinct as a Justice of the Peace since his first election In 1898.

Mrs. Mary E. Chamness

Mrs. Mary E. Chamness. whose extraordinary skill in making wax flowers has attracted universal attention, is a living example of what native talent and undaunted perseverence can accomplish in the face of the greatest discouragements and difficulties. The beautiful half-tone Illustration of her marvelous handiwork shown here faintly exhibits her amazing skill in her chosen profession. It is a representation of the Savior's tomb, and was placed on exhibition in the St. Louis exposition of 1904. The motto worked in wax flowers over the entrance to the tomb reads: "I know that my Redeemer liveth." Job 19:25. Upon the floor of the tomb are the words of Prov. 18:10: "The name of the Lord Is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it and are safe."

In the pursuit of this exquisite art Mrs. Chamness has been her own instructor. With the exception of four days' instruction by an Invalid friend, Chloe Mitchell. Mrs. Chamness is self taught. And like all

His first wife was Paulina Sle- MiiK, the daughter of .John Stevens, a Tennesseean. She bore him six children and died .January 8, 1 S92. His second wife was Mary Ellen La- .\Iaster, to whom he was united March 10, 1895. Her parents were (k'orge W. LaMaster and Matilda Perry. In politics Mr. Chamness is an ardent Prohibitionist, and is a niembei' of the Missionary Baptist Church.

J. M. Mouser

Born September 21, 1SC7, near Carterville, III. He was the son of Pinckney Mouser and Amanda J. Varner, his wife. The father died .January 19, 1892, but the mother si ill survives. His education and 1 raining were such as farmers' boys usually get at our coiumon schools, and at the age of 21 he took a farm on his own account and continued in that occupation for eight years, until his marriage in 189G. He then opened a General Store at Chamness, which he still occupies.

He was married May 12, 1896, to Mary Etta Tucker, the daughter of M. M. Tucker, at Murphysboro, 111. Five children are the fruit of this union, of whom four are living. Their names in the order of their ages are Edith. Lillle, Lolla and .Jewel. He is a Democrat in politics and a Modern Woodman.

geniuses Mrs. Chamness has been able to accomplish what no other artist was previously capable of, she discovered how to make wax flowers permanent. These frail objects of exquisite beauty, as coming from her artistic hand, are practically imperishable. The changes of climate and temperature experienced in our latitude have no effect on them. "That lovely bank of flowers," said she, "will endure without change a hundred years or more. They will last forever." To the loving approbation of her father and invalid sistetr, coupled with honest words of appreciation from a wide circle of admiring friends, Mrs. Chamness ascribes whatever of success she has been able to achieve in her delightful avocation.

The measure of that success and the labor and skill required in bringing the work to perfection can be faintly realized when the fact is stated that she has always worked with the crudest material, and her hands have fashioned everything, beginning with the wax in the hive and the simplest and crudest of implements. Her accounts of the difBculties encountered and the means she used to surmount them is a poetic romance, and the whole is a lesson all need to learn.

Marshall E. Chamness

He comes of North Carolina Quaker stock, and is the son of Elder W. B. Chamness, who was expelled by his Quaker brethern for having married out of the faith, and became a prominent Baptist preacher and did good service to the cause he loved for thirty years. He died June 9, 1882. His wife was Sarah Krautz, who died April 19. 1900. They were a prolific pair and raised nine children, eight boys and one girl. At the time of her death they had nine children, ninety-five grand children, one hundred and forty great grand children and three great great grand children.

The subject of this sketch was the seventh son. He went into business for himself in the Spring of 1862. married the 9th of the following February, and in October enlisted in the Union army. He joined the fa-

THE ground on which the City of Herrin stands was first owned liy David Herrin, who entered a tract of 60n acres from the government. After the death of his wife he divided his estate among his heirs, with the exception of his homestead of 120 acres, which he afterwards sold to Samuel Stotlar, who lived on it until his death. Later D. R. Harrison bought 20 acres of the heirs and joined Ephriam Herrin in laying out the town. Harrison's tract was the north half of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 30: and Herrin's land was the south half of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Sec. 19 Town 8. Range 2 east, having jointly a 4 0-acre tract. It was first incorporated as a village with Ephriam Herrin as President in 1S98. As the locality was known as "Herrin's Prairie" from the first settlement by David Herrin, the name of Herrin naturally fell to it when it became a village. In 1900 the village became a city with the following officers: Mayor, C. E. Ingraham; Clerk, P. M. Russell.