1878 news clipping extracted from the Marion Monitor and Egyptian Press newspapers.
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Blacksmithing – Having recently refitted the old Baiar’s Blacksmith Shop in Jeffersonville, I take this method of informing the citizens of this vicinity that I am prepared to do all kinds of work and repairs of all kinds of carriages, buggies, wagons and such. I make a specialty of repairing all kinds of machines. All work guaranteed and none but the best material used. T.C. Watkins, Jeffersonville, Ill. Jan. 10, 1878. MM 10 Jan
Dissolution notice – Askew & Eubanks, A.M. Askew and J.M. Eubanks EP 3 Jan
Adj. notice – A.R. Bauder and Mary Ward administrators’ estate of Joel M. Ward
C.O. McCown and Martha A. Cannedy administrators’ estate of G.W.L. Cannedy MM 17 Jan.
Dissolution notice – Firm of Peebles Brothers, J.W. Peebles and R.F. Peebles, will be conducted by R.F. Peebles and J.P. Corder. R.F. Peebles will be found behind the counter. MM 24 Jan
Adj. notice:
L.A. Goddard adm’r estate of James Goddard.
C.G. Menees and J.W. Bradley adm’r estate of James Menees. EP 24 Jan
Guardian’s sale – William M. Hindman, guardian of Andrew J. Osteen, Nancy K. Osteen, Silas H. Osteen and Miles F. Osteen, minors. Bill to sell real estate. MM 24 Jan
Estray notice – a bright bay mare taken up by U.F.E. Odum in T8 R3 E.
Bill to foreclose mortgage – James Henry, guardian of minor heirs of Thomas Myers vs Sally Hestand, John Harlan Hestand, George Hestand, Sally Bradley, Elbert Bradley and Joseph Bradley.
Attachment – William M. Dunston vs Otto Hahn and Elizabeth Hahn. MM 7 Feb
Rhoda Ann C. Blades vs James K. Blades, bill for divorce.
Adj. notice – Francis Williams administrators’ estate of David Williams.
Julia Kelton vs Wilson Kelton, bill for divorce.
Chancery sale: John B. Bainbridge, conservator of James T. Goddard vs John H. Sanders and others, bill to foreclose mortgage. Trustees of schools in T9S R3E vs John H. Sanders, foreclosure of mortgage.
Lorenzo D. Clayton vs Sarah A. Dorris administrators’ estate of Josiah M. Dorris, deceased, William Simpson Dorris, Alzada Burgess, James Lambert Dorris, Thomas Hall Dorris, John Bell Dorris, Lucy B. Dorris, Seymour L. Dorris and Ored Dorris. Alzada Burgess and James Lambert Dorris are non-residents. MM 14 Feb
Chancery sale – Robert P. Erwin vs Marion Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, foreclosure of mortgage.
Non-resident notice – John B. Bainbridge, conservator of estate of James T. Goddard (an insane person), Wesley L. Goddard, Malinda L.A. Stover and Joseph F. Stover her husband and James Moore as conservator of the estate of Mariah Moore (an insane person) and Cynthia Beasley and H.L. Beasley her husband, Ida Richey and Frank Richey her husband and Elizabeth Odum and James Odum her husband, complainants vs Wesley Goddard Jr., John V. Goddard, Elizabeth Brummett and Wilburn Brummett her husband, Martha Ann Weaver and Reuben Weaver her husband, Charles Goodall and unknown heirs of Mary Goodall, dec, defendants. Petition for partition. All defendants are non-residents.
Notice to non-resident defendants – Jane Menees, Christopher G. Menees, James Menees, Rhoda Dixon and her husband William Dixon, Frank Menees a minor by his next friend William Dixon, Mary E. Crain, Clarinda Harris and husband Samuel Harris, Isaac D. Crain, Rhoda E. Crain and Amellory S. Crain minors by Silas G. Crain their next friend, Mary Ann King and husband Andrew King, Sarah Jane Rader and husband Lewis Rader, Julia Ann King and husband Thomas King, Thomas G. Menees, Hortense Jenkins and husband Thomas Jenkins, Lucy Ann Menees and Ida E. Menees minors by Christopher G. Menees their next friend and Christopher G. Menees and John W. Bradley adm’rs estate of James Menees vs Eliza Farmer and husband Axom Farmer. Petition for assigning dower and homestead and partition of real estate.
Isaac McCluney vs Sarah McCluney -bill for divorce, she a non-resident. EP 21 Feb
Non-resident notice – George Chandler vs Mary Davis, widow of Thomas D. Davis and Eliza J. Camden and husband Shelton Camden, George W. Davis, William J. Davis, Mary A. Burnett and husband John Burnett, Jala Beasley and husband James Beasley, Lewis C. Davis, Nancy C. Davis, Monroe Davis, Wilfred Davis, Laura Davis, Julia Davis and Zanny Davis. Bill to foreclose trust deed. Eliza J. and Shelton Camden are non-residents. EP 26 Feb
Notice – Having sold my Interest in my farm in Lake Creek Precinct, I will about the 5th of March move to Texas. N.C. Rodgers
James H. Dunihoo adm’r estate of Robert Lipsey vs Nancy Lipsey his widow, Sarah Ann Dunihoo, Mary Stover, Mallnda Stover, Caroline Spiller, Elizabeth Gill, Martha Jourdan, Julia SPILLER, Hezekiah Lipsey, Sarah A. Lipsey, Samuel M. Lipsey, Nancy E. Lipsey, William R. Lipsey and Eli T. Lipsey. Petition for assignment of dower and order to sell real estate to pay debts. MM 28 Feb
Adj. notice – Susan Norris and W.L. Evett adm’rs estate of N.E. Norris. EP 7 Mar
Thomas A. Stephens and Reuben P.W. Turnage adm’r estate of John Stephens, will apply for order to sell or compound all desperate claims.
Leroy C. Culbreath adm’r estate of A.J. Fulk, deceased, filing of final settlement. MM 7 Mar
Adj. notice – James W. Radford adm’r estate of Q.C. Radford. MM 14 Mar
AdJ. notice – Jane Canady adm’rx estate of I.H. Canady. EP 14 Mar
Trustee sale – Thomas Parks and wife Elizabeth Parks to Merchant, Farmers and Mechanics Bank, Chicago, George Chandler, Trustee.
Assingnee’s notice – J.R. Little, assignee of H.M. Basinger. Present all claims against H.M. Basinger within three months. EP 21 March
Sheriff’s sale – judgment against J.F. Walters, in favor of John S. Hood.
Notice of filing of final settlement – G.T. Johnson adm’r estate of Arodah Ditmore. MM 28 Mar
Sheriffs sale – writ of attachment to property of Otto and Elizabeth Hahn, in favor of M. Dunston. EP 28 Mar
Adj. notice:
Margaret Baiar and John A. Baiar, adm’rs estate of John C. Baiar.
James C. Jackson adm’r estate of John N. Calvert. MM 4 Apr
Adj. notice – O.S. Tippy adm’r estate of M.R. Tippy. EP 11 Apr
Adj. notice:
John E. Gallagher adm’r estate of Daniel Stroud.
R.H. Wise adm’r estate of George W. Camden. MM 11 Apr
Final settlement – F. Doty adm’r estate of James Davidson.
Chancery sale – John B. Bainbridge as conservator of James T. Goddard, insane, et als vs John V. Goddard, partition of real estate. EP 25 Apr
Adj. notice – Z. Hudgens adm’r estate of Martha Canady. EP 18 Apr
Sheriff’s sale – judgment against Alonzo N. Owen, Francis M. Norman, Francis M. Westbrook, John R. Stewart, John Goodall, Wm. Airman, Wm. N. Mitchell, Wilshire Bandy, John S. Norman, Thos. R. Stewart, Robt. M. Allen, Wm. Hendrickson and George W. Willeford, in favor of the People of the State of Illinois.
Removal of administrator – Sylvester W. Spiller, adm’r estate of E.C. Spiller has removed beyond the limits of the State of Illinois.
Tax Sale – In 1876 D.N. Hamilton became purchaser of property assessed in the name of Kelley & Harding, certificate of sale has been assigned to Albert Kelley. MM 25 Apr
Chancery sale – in case of ex parte Barbara Clarida et als, bill for partition of lands belonging to Archibald Clarida, deceased. MM 9 May
Chancery sale – Ex parte William A. Roberts et al, petition for partition of real estate belonging to Reuben D. Roberts.
Adm’r sale of insolvent claims belonging to John Stephens, deceased, Thomas A. Stephens and R.P.W. Turnage, adm’rs.
State of Illinois ss S.M. Mitchell for use of W.R. Youngblood vs William Carrens, a non-resident.
Estray notice – taken up by Alexander Hudgens in T6 R2E, a bay horse. Also a mare taken up by W.B. Blankenship in T9 R2E. MM 16 May
Chancery sale:
Kansas C. Crain by next friend Terry C. Crain vs Angelina Godfreyson et als, partition of real estate.
Robert M. Hundley vs Pleasant E. Roberts and Polly A. Roberts, foreclosure of trust deed.
George Chandler vs Mary Davis, widow of Thomas D. Davis, foreclosure of trust deed.
James Henry, guardian of minor heirs of Thomas Myers, dec, vs Sally Halstead et als, foreclosure of mortgage.
Elijah Turner vs Charity Shaw et als, foreclosure of mortgage. EP 23 May
Chancery sale:
Lorenzo D. Clayton vs Sarah A. Dorris adm’rx estate of Josiah M. Dorris.
Elijah Turner, guardian of George H. Arnold vs Nathaniel Mandrell and Sarah A. Mandrell. mm 30 Hay
Chancery sale – C.M. Edwards et al vs Lydia A. Wiley et al. A.J. Mann and CM. Edwards, partners of late firm of Wiley, Edwards and Co., bill in chancery for relief.
Master’s sale – R.M. Hundley vs Isham Blankenship, foreclosure of trust deed. EP 6 Jun
Adj. notice – CM. Bidwell adm’r estate of Elizabeth Hefflin.
Adm’r sale of real estate – John Brown And Curtis Brown adm’rs estate of John D. Herrin. MM 27 Jun
Adm’r sale – Iradell W. Williams adm’r estate of David Williams. EP 16 Jul
Chancery sale – James C. Jackson adm’r estate of John N. Calvert vs Mary J. Hall, Virginia Scurlock et als, foreclosure of mortgage. EP 1 Aug
Adj. notice – W.M. Colp adm’r estate of Sarah Nolen.
Master’s sale – James Dunahoo adm’r estate of Samuel B. Lipsey vs Wm. S. Nichols and Margaret Pribble, bill to enforce vendor’s lien EP 8 Aug
$4 telephones – For short lines my acoustic telephone is the best in use. I have a test line 1 mile in length that transmits the voice with such power as to be heard in all parts of an ordinary room. Send 3 cents for Illustrated circular. J.R. Holcomb, Mallet Creek, Ohio.
Adj. notice – Mary Maxey and John C.Everett adm’rs estate of Francis M. Maxey. MM 8 Aug
Bill for divorce:
Nancy E. Fulton vs Wm. Fulton, he a non-resident
Katie Robinson vs Fredrick w. Robinson, bill for divorce, he a non-resident. MM 15 Aug
Trustee sale – Robert Booth and wife Elizabeth Ann Booth to C.H. Denison, trustee. EP 15 Aug
Adj. notice – G.F. Crain adm’r estate of Janes w. Landrum.
EP 22 Aug
Sheriff’s sale:
Judgment against Henry Boles in favor of Trice Stafford.
Judgment against Allison Clark In favor of B. Baum a Co.
Adm’r. sale of real estate – James and Elizabeth Chenoweth adm’rs estate of Charles Chenoweth. MM 22 Aug
Adj. notice – Hezekiah Moore adm’r estate of Bazzel J. Cagle.
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment against Richard Younger in favor of Elijah Tanner.
Non-resident notice – Alice Reeves vs Elijah L. Reeves, bill for divorce.
Bill for partition and assignment of dower – Robert Copher, Frank Aker, Noah Aker, Malinda Brownlowe, Thomas Aker, Mary Ann Aker, J.W. Aker, Adeline Aker, Sarah J. Aker, the two last being minors who sue by Isham V. Copher, their next friend and Elizabeth Morris, Isham V. Copher, Polly Ann Copher, Elizabeth Rise, Wm. M. Copher, John H. Copher, M.A. Robins, George Copher, Lucinda Copher, Mary J. Edwards, Maranda Jeter, Amanda Jack, Wm. H. Copher, James R. Copher, the last two being minors who sue by Isham V. Copher their next friend vs John Tyget and unknown heirs at law of Wm. Copher deceased. MM 29 Aug
Non-resident notice – Mary Ellis vs Wm. L. Ellis, bill for divorce
Adm’r notice of final settlement – Scott Simmons adm’r estate of McCoy Simmons. MM 5 Sep
Non-resident notice – Robert P. Neely vs John D. Neely, Amanda Fergues, James Fergues, Sallie A. Russell, J.N. Russell, Frank Rich, John Rich, Nancy Rich and the following non-residents: Rhocanna Neeley, Isabel Colley, Robert Rich, Mary E. Hight, Geo. W. Hight, Sallie A.E.M.J. Hight, James M. Hight, Beverly D. Hight, Callle M. Hight, Willie J. Hight, Lizzie L. Hight, J.W. Hight, and unknown widow and heirs of Henry Hight. EP 5 Sep
Estray notice – A sorrel mare taken up by William Talley in T8 R1E.
Adj. notice – John T. Jones adm’r estate of Eveline Holt. MM 19 Sep
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment in Union County against James Manees in favor to Stephen Modglin, out of lands in Williamson County that belong to James Manees.
Dissolution of partnership of R.H. Hampton and A.K. Elles, under the name of Hampton & Elles, Mr. Hampton retiring.
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment against Leander Ferrell and James M. Wright in favor of John D. Freeman.
Adj. notice – Naoma Bell and John Bell adm’rs estate of Seth Bell. MM 3 Oct
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment against Alexander Hudgens, C.C. Menees and Z. Hudgens In favor of the Trustees of Schools in T10 R2E. MM 17 Oct
Wanted – A home for 2 orphan girls aged 7 and 9 years. Call on or address S.A. McDonald, Crab Orchard, Ills. Those wishing to adopt a child will find them bright, respectable children and will be given complete control of them. MM 31 Oct
Adj. notice – Ruth A. Moore admr’x estate of James V. Moore. EP 31 Oct
Notice of final settlement – Nancy J. Motsinger adm’r estate of Matthew Motsinger.
Sheriff’s sale – Judgment against Wm. N. Mitchell, Charles M. Kern, J.M. Burkhart, R.M. Allen, R.M. Hundley and Z. Hudgens In favor of the People of State of Illinois for use of the Trustees of Southern Illinois Hospital for the Insane at Anna, 111. MM 7 Nov
Estray notice – A dark iron grey horse taken up by A. Higgins in T10 R2E.
Adj. notice – Terry Williams adm’r estate of Joseph T. Williams. MM 14 Nov
Chancery sale – Jane Manees ,Christopher C. Manees, James Manees et als vs Eliza Farmer and husband Axom Farmer, dower and partition of real estate.
Masters sale – Martin A. Canady by Alonzo Crain, his guardian, et als vs Amanda Brown and George W. Brown, partition of real estate.
Chancery Sale:
Exparte Esther Williams, Sarah A. Hinchcliff, Robert M. Hinchcliff, William H. Hinchcliff, et als, for dower and partition.
Adolphus H. Grider vs Christopher C. Norman, Francis M. Norman, et als, partition of real estate
Robert Copher, James Copher, et als vs John Tygett and unknown heirs of William Copher, dower and partition of real estate. EP 14 Nov
Chancery sale – Francis M. Goodall vs John W. Vick and wife Nary E. Vick, foreclosure of mortgage.
Martha C. Goodall, assignee, etc. vs Marlon C. Campbell, foreclosure of mortgage.
Attachment – Robert Pulley vs William Winters.
Notice of final settlement – Terry Williams, guardian, business of James E. Boles, deceased. MM 21 Nov
Chancery Sales:
Charles H. Denison vs D.A. Phillips et al, also same vs Jane L. Cannady, foreclosure of trust dead.
Angelina W. Stephens vs Martha A. Cannady and Chester 0. McCowen, admr’s estate of G.W.L. Cannady, foreclosure of mortgage.
Elizabeth Spiller admr’x estate of Ethelbert Spiller vs Nary A. Spiller and Columbus W. Spiller. foreclosure of mortgage.
Frank Brown and Samuel W. Dunaway adm’rs estate of Samuel Dunaway vs Daniel Sanders, John H. Sanders, et al, foreclosure of mortgage.
Isaac Casey, for use of James L. Durham vs Jane L. Cannady, et als foreclosure of mortgage.
Z. Hudgens adm’r estate of Oliver H. Wiley vs Matilda Landrum as adm’x and George F. Crain adm’r estate of James N. Landrum, et als, foreclosure of trust deed.
Charles H. Denison vs Timothy Cagle, et als, foreclosure of mortgage . EP 21 Nov
Notice of final settlement – Thomas Pike adm’r estate of William C. Stover. MM 5 Dec
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 1)