Fair Play–January 6, 1900

Born, on Saturday, December 30, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Henry Baumgartner of this city, a son.

The six weeks’ old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Abernathy of this city died of heart failure on Friday morning, January 5, 1900, at 6:30 o’clock.

Born, in St. Louis, on December 23, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Chas Haftey, triplets–two boys and a girl. Mrs. Haftey is a daughter of the late Joseph Flieg of this county.

Mrs. Dotta Drury (colored) of Bloomsdale died of paralysis in this city on Wednesday morning, January 3, 1900, at the advanced age of 90 years. The old lady had been an invalid for thirty years and came to this place about three weeks ago to undergo medical treatment. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Thursday afternoon.

A Series of Mishaps.

While attempting to board the train at the depot here Wednesday afternoon Will Pierce of St. Mary’s made a mis step and fell and broke his leg. The train stopped and the unfortunate man taken aboard and brought to his home at St. Mary’s.

On New Year’s Day Hon. J. B. Caldwell of St. Mary’s slipped and fell on the ice and dislocated his shoulder.

While out skating on the river Frank Guethle of the same place fell and broke his leg on Wednesday.

Charles Adams of that city also fell and broke his leg on Wednesday.

Mr. Henry Baumann of River aux Vases was thrown from his horse on New Year’s Day and sustained a fracture of the shoulder.

Minnith News.

Edward Boland, formerly of Minnith, died of pneumonia on December 23, 1899. The remains were interred in the Boland cemetery near this place. Deceased leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss.

A child of Jacob Brown died one day this week.

Mr. Paul L Lempke was called to St. Louis this week to visit his wife’s grandmother, Mrs. John Lee, who was seriously ill, but is now improving. Mrs. Lee is the wife of the late John Lee, at one time surveyor of Ste. Genevieve county.

Mrs. George Grass, mother in law of Frank J. Huck, was seriously ill on Tuesday and for a time her life was despaired of. We are glad to be able to state she is now some better. Mrs. Grass is seventy six years of age.

Fair Play–January 13, 1900

Born, on Tuesday, January 9, 1900, to the wife of Mr. Fred. Operle of this city, a son.

Mr. Miles A. Gilbert of St. Mary’s celebrated his 90th birthday on New Year’s Day. Mr. Gilbert, we are glad to say, enjoys perfect health.

Mrs. William Hart died at her home at St. Mary’s on Tuesday, January 9, 1900, of consumption, at the age of nineteen years.

Mr. Christian Meyers died at his home at St. Mary’s on Friday, January 5, 1900, of pneumonia, at the age of 59 years. The funeral occurred on Saturday.

Mrs. Maud Valle Turner died at her home at Normandy on Sunday, January 7, of spinal meningitis, at the age of thirty three years. The deceased was a niece of Mrs. Zoe Rozier and Mrs. E. St. James of this city.

Mr. Dennis E. Rigdon and Miss Katie T. Siebert were married on Tuesday, January 9, 1900, at Caldwell, by Rev. Father M. Bahr. Mrs. Joseph Gisi and Miss Emily Rigdon and Miss Euphrasia Thomure of this city attended the nuptials.

A spike was placed on the railroad track by some unknown party Tuesday night. Ed. Schaaf, R V. Brown and George O. Bond boarded a hand car here that evening for their home at St. Mary’s. A few miles below town the car struck the spike and left the track, throwing the occupants in all directions. Fortunately no one was hurt. The railroad company are keeping a vigilant out look and the guilty part, if caught, will be severely dealt with.

DIED.

Mr. Frank Grieshaber died at his father’s home in this city on Tuesday, January 9, 1900, at nine o’clock A.M. of bronchitis, at the age of 32 years and 23 days. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Wednesday afternoon at four o’clock, Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout officiating at the funeral ceremonies. The deceased was married in September, 1889, to Miss Laura Fontan, who died about four years ago. Three children were born to this union, two of whom are living. Mr. Grieshaber had been an invalid since his wife’s death. Mr. Felix Grieshaber and wife and Mr. George Grieshaber of St. Louis attended the funeral.

Fell From a Bridge.

The dispatch below is taken from the St. Louis Republic. The Albert boys were born and raised in Ste. Genevieve.

PITTSBURGH, PA, Jan. 9–In the little undertaking room of H. W. Flick in Tarentum, twenty miles above Pittsburgh on the Allegheny River, the body of Theophelus Albert, a young bridgeworker of St. Louis rests tonight. He was killed late last evening by falling 150 feet from a new bridge onto a moving ice floe. The entire Allegheny Valley tonight rings with the praises of A. C. Albert, brother of the dead man, who, in a skill, at the risk of his own life, raced after the moving ice field for half a mile and rescued the dead body of his brother, carrying him from icecake to cake, finally landing the corpse safely.

Details of the accident and thrilling rescue reached Pittsburgh tonight. The Albert boys, who gave their residence as St. Louis, have been working for the Schultz Bridge Company of Pittsburgh on the new bridge being thrown across the Allegheny River at New Kensington,

A 400 foot span was swung into position yesterday afternoon, seventy feet from the water. Theophilus Albert was on top of the eighty-foot  traveling crane at 5 o’clock, when an ice gorge became loosened above and swept down on the bridge.

A. C. Albert, with other workmen on the bridge, fled, but Theophilus Albert, on the crane eighty feet above the bridge and 150 feet from the water, could not leave his position. With a crash the field of moving ice struck the false work of the bridge, and with it Albert came down, turning over and over as he fell. The unfortunate man struck a large ice cake, where he was still, in plain view of the workmen on shore.

Like a flash A. C. Albert was down by the riverside and, untying a skiff, he pushed out into the stream, giving chase to the field of moving ice. On the first bend of the river, almost a quarter of a mile below, he came up with the mass. He could go no further with his frail skiff and leaving it, the brother bounded onto one of the ice cakes and, picking his way carefully from piece to piece, he at last came to the body of his dead brother.

A wild choking cheer went up from 500 people, who had rushed along the river bank, following the flow, as they saw Albert pick up the mangled body of his brother as if it had been that of a child.

His skiff was gone, but with his precious burden the rescuer began working his way slowly toward the shore, jumping from cake to cake. At a sharp bend in the river he reached shore, where the body was taken from him by kind hands and carried to the undertaking room.

Fair Play–January 20, 1900

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Felix LaRose of Bloomsdale one day last week.

Mr. George Grieshaber has moved his family from St. Louis to this city.

Born, on Friday, January 12, 1900, to Mrs. George Dittman, nee Herzog, of St. Louis, a son.

Mr. Wm. Baumstark has in his possession a fiddle manufactured in 1730 by Joseph Kloz. He purchased the instrument five years ago from Mr. Anton Hunold.

Captain John G. Molen, at one time in charge of the steamer Crystal City, and well known to many of our citizens, died at his home in St. Louis last Monday.

MARRIED, at St. Mary’s, Mo., on Monday, January 15th, 1900, George Tucker and Mrs. Albert Chandler.

Born, on Tuesday, January 9th, 1900, to the wife of Mr. Xavier Basler of near Ste. Genevieve, a son.

The one year old son of Louis Powell (colored) died on Wednesday, 17th inst., and was buried on Thursday morning.

A marriage license was issued this week to Francis B. Morice of Bloomsdale and Miss Louise Charleville of Kinsey.

A marriage license was issued at Farmington last week to Mr. Leo Govereau of Weingarten and Miss Julia Primo of Kinsey.

Mr. John Doake and Miss Florence Hull were marred at Kirk, Mo., this week and arrived here Thursday to make this place their home.

Daniel Sharp Ford died at his home near Boston, Mass, on the morning of December 24th, 1899. He was seventy-eight years old. Although he was editor in chief and publisher of the Youth’s Companion for forty two years his name appeared in that paper but once-in his obituary.

Mrs. Mary Ann May died at Meyer’s Hotel in this city on Thursday, January 18th, 1900, at the age of 88 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Friday morning after a funeral High Mass had been sung for the repose of the soul by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout.

It was reported in town the early part of this week that our young friend Frank Schweiss, who is attending the Normal School at Cape Girardeau, had the small pox. From later reports, however, we learn that he is suffering with the chicken pox.  Mr. Schweiss, no doubt, contracted the disease while here during the holidays as it as prevalent in town at that time.

Fair Play–January 27, 1900

A daughter was born to Mrs. Conrad Baechle of Zell on Tuesday, January 16th.

Mr. W. P. Morton, uncle of Prof. L. W. Morton of this city, died at his home in Pocahontas, Mo., on Thursday, January 18th.

The coming marriage of Miss Emily Rozier of St. Mary and Mr. V. J. Moore of Perryville has been formally announced. The wedding will take place in St. Louis on February 7th.

George Keller, a mover, died near the River aux Vases bridge on the St. Mary Road last Friday, January 19th 1900, at the age of 36 years. The remains were interred in the city cemetery at Valle Spring on Saturday.

Mrs. E. E. Norvell, wife of Prof. Norvell, at one time principal of the Ste. Genevieve Public Schools, died at her home at Birch Tree, Mo., of cancer, on January 14th. Mr. Norvell is at present principal of the Birch Tree Schools.

Minnith News.

Born, on Saturday, January 20, 1900, to Mrs. Grant Rees, a son. (end)

Recorder Rigdon issued a marriage license this week to Charles A. Roth, Jr. and Miss Magdalen Basler, both of Kinsey.

Mr. Ferd Voelker of Minnith was in town Wednesday to secure a license to open a general store at that place. The name of the firm will be Ferd Voelker & Son.

Jacob P. Westermann, who formerly conducted Hotel Rozier in St. Louis, is lying dangerously ill in that city and little hopes are entertained for his recovery.

Fair Play–Feb. 3, 1900

Fair Play–Feb. 10, 1900

Born, on Saturday, January 27, to the wife of Mr. Henry Meyers of near Zell, a son.

The five year old daughter of Mr. William Oberle of River aux Vases died on Saturday, February 3, 1900.

Mr. John Penny and Miss Mary Layton were married in St. Mary’s on Monday of this week.

 

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Frank Kohlman of Ste. Genevieve on Monday 5th inst.

 

Capt. St. Gem received a letter this week from his grandson, St. Gem Ebert, who is attending college at Geneva, Italy.

 

OBITUARY.

Henry J. Roy–Aged 30 Years, 6 Months and 11 Days.

Departed this life at 3:20 P.M., on  Monday, January 29, 1900, at his residence, No. 1007 North Garrison avenue, St. Louis, Mo., Mr. Henry J. Roy, of a combination of cerebrospinal meningitis and typhoid fever. His constitution had been gradually undermined by other ailments for about four years previously, nevertheless it resisted the encroachments of his final disease for over two weeks before he succumbed to the dread messenger. For him death had no terrors–he expected it and was perfectly resigned to his untimely fate. He was fully prepared by the sacraments of his Church, on Grand avenue and thence to Calvary Cemetery, where they were interred. Beautiful floral tributes from his sister and friends were placed on the casket.

 

Deceased was born at Ste. Genevieve, Mo, on July 18, 1869. He was the youngest son of Ferdinand A. and Rosine L (Goin) Roy. He was educated in the Catholic parochial schools of his native town and his life since then was mainly spent in printing offices, his last position being business manager of the Democrat-Register, Bonne Terre, Mo., owned by his brother.  On September 16, 1893, Mr. Roy married Mrs. Martha E. Burke, by whom he had one child, a daughter, still living. His surviving relatives are his wife, Mrs. Martha E. Roy, and daughter, Irene; his brothers, F. A. Roy of Prairie du Rocher, Ill, L. E. Roy, of St. Louis, and B. A. Roy, of Bonne Terre and his sister, Mrs. Joseph Flynn, of St. Louis.  The life of deceased was insured for $1000 in the Home Forum Benefit Association of Bonne Terre.

 

Henry J. Roy was universally popular among his acquaintances. He was a sincere, loyal hearted young man, tenderly attached to his child and had many manly qualities, among which were strict adherence to principle and the courage to maintain his convictions. He will be sorely missed by his relatives and friends. May he rest in peace–St. Louis Times.

 

MARRIED, at St. Mary’s on Wednesday, February 7, 1900, by Rev. Father Wagner, at seven o’clock mass, Miss Emily Rozier of St. Mary’s and Mr. J. V. Moore of Perryville.

 

Zell News.

Rachael, the four year old daughter of Conrad Baechle died of pneumonia last Sunday and was buried here the following day.

 

Fair Play–Feb. 17, 1900

Mr. John F. Brown of near Minnith, died of pneumonia on Tuesday, January 13, 1900, at the age of forty six years. The remains were interred on Wednesday at 2 o’clock P.M.

Mr. Christian Naumann desires to return thanks to the many kind friends who assisted him in the illness and death of his beloved wife.

A son was born to the wife of Mr. William Friedman of St. Mary’s on the 13th inst.

Louis, son of William Kern, cut his foot very severely while chopping wood last Saturday.

Born, on Wednesday, January 17, 1900, to Mrs. William Basler of River aux Vases, a son.

Mr. Leon Yealy departed for St. Louis Friday morning via rail in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of his cousin, Mr. Julius Hilbert, in that city.

Mrs. George Pullen, formerly Miss Dora Courtois of this city, died at Bonne Terre of pneumonia on Wednesday, February 14, 1900. The remains were brought to this city for interment on Thursday. The deceased, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Courtois, was married to Mr. Pullen last October.

Miss Marie Govreau died at her home in this city of pneumonia on Monday evening, February 12, 1900, at the age of 74 years and one month. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Wednesday morning after a funeral mass had been said for the repose of the soul by Rev. C. L van Tourenhout.

Fair Play–Feb. 24, 1900

Charles, the fourteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John LaChanse, died in St. Louis on Tuesday, February 20th.

Born on Sunday, February 18th, 1900, to Mrs. John Papin of St. Louis, (formerly Miss Mary Janis of Ste. Genevieve) a daughter.

Mrs. Fred. Straube died at her home in St. Louis on Tuesday, February 20th. Mrs. Straube was a daughter of the late Mrs. Julia Zeiser of this city.

Mr. George Crusse of Chicago and Miss Laura Rodan of St. Louis were married at the latter city on Saturday last. Miss Rodan is well known in our city.

Charles Staab and George F. Huck, postmasters respectively of River aux Vases and Zell, are attending the postmasters’ convention in St. Louis this week.

Died, in St. Louis, on Tuesday, February 20, 1900, of pneumonia, Miss, Mary Amoreau, (colored) aged 22 years. The remains were brought to Ste. Genevieve and interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery yesterday. The deceased was a daughter of Felix Amoreau, Jr, of this city.

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. James Todisman of this city on Monday, February 19th.

Died, in St. Louis, on Thursday, February 15, Mr. Julius Hilbert, aged 56 years. The remains were interred at St. Charles Mo. The father of the deceased was at one time miller at the Chouteau Mill at Little Rock landing.

Zell News.

A daughter was born to the wife of Meinrad Schilli one day last week.

Fair Play–March 3, 1900

Mrs. Wm. Jordan died of pneumonia at her home in St. Mary’s on Friday, February 23, at the age of 60 years.

Mr. Frank Tucker, aged 21 years, died of pneumonia at his home in St. Mary’s on Tuesday, February 20th.

“Grandma” Louisa Palmier of Prairie du Rocher, Ill., died at her home in that city a few days ago, aged 87 years.

Dr. F. E. Hinch is having the Naumann building on 3rd and Merchant streets nicely fitted up and will open his drug store there next Monday.

Died, at the residence of Mr. B. S. Pratte, of Minnith, on Thursday, March 1, 1900, at six o’clock A.M., of pneumonia, Mr. P. R. Pratte, aged 46 years and four months. The remains were interred in the Stone Church cemetery at New Tennessee on Friday. The deceased was a brother of Mr. Henry L. Pratte of our city.

Mr. John Wolf died at his home at St. Mary’s on Tuesday, February 27th, at the age of 71 years and eight months. Mr. Wolf was a member of the J. Felix St. James Post G. A. R. of this place. The remains were interred on Wednesday in the St. Mary cemetery. Several members of the G. A. R. of this city attended the funeral.

The jury in the case of John Obuchon vs. the estate of J. M. Coffman could reach no decision and were discharged by Probate Judge Bogy last Saturday. By agreement of the attorneys on both sides a verdict was given in favor of Obuchon and the case was carried to the circuit court without prejudice.

Died, in St. Louis, on Saturday, February 24, Mr. Menard Campbell, aged 27 years. The deceased was a son of Mrs. Marie Campbell, formerly Miss Marie Menard of this city.

Born.

On Wednesday, February 21, to Mrs. John Edwards of Ste. Genevieve, a son.

On Thursday, February 22, to Mrs. Joseph Kohm, a daughter.

On Sunday, February 25, to Mrs. John Basler, a daughter.

On Tuesday, February 27, to Mrs. Ed. Grobe, a son.

On Tuesday, February 27, to Mrs. Chas. C. Jokerst, a daughter.

On Thursday, March 1st, to Mrs. Michael Beauchamp, a daughter.

On Thursday, February 22, to Mrs. David Drury of Kinsey, a son.

On Monday, February 26, to Mrs. Chas. Becker, (nee Wipfler) of St. Louis, a daughter.

On Friday, February 23, to Mrs. Henry Schilli of Bloomsdale, a son. The child died on the 25th.

 

Fair Play–March 10, 1900

Mr. Bartle Kiefer of River aux Vases died on Friday, March 2, 1900, at the age of seventy-nine years of bronchitis.

Unless the Governor interferes Frank Callaway, who murdered his wife in St. Louis in April, 1899, will be hanged Monday. Callaway is said to be dying of consumption.

Albina Dottie, the three days’ old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beauchamp of this city, died on Sunday, March 4, 1900. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Monday afternoon.

Died, at her residence in this city, on Monday, March 5, 1900, of consumption, Mrs. Cyrna Wilson, aged 26 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Tuesday at three o’clock P.M. Mrs. Wilson leaves a husband and four small children to mourn her loss.

John Jesse, an aged paper seller familiar to patrons of the Planter’s Hotel for (illegible), was found dead in his room, No. 119 North Ninth street, early Monday morning. Jess has sold papers about the hotel for years and enjoyed the bounty of guests and help alike. It was supposed that he was dependent on his daily paper sales for subsistence, but examination of his effects disclosed money, and its equivalent, variously estimated in amount from $250 to $800. The deceased was about 60 years of age, and was not known to be even seriously ill until his dead body was found, partially dressed, lying across the bed in his room He lived the life of a hermit, having little intercourse with those about him, even in a business way. It is said that he had the habit of converting gifts of clothing and other things into cash and hoarding his money. One of his fads was to wear a boutonniere, and he often appeared with a carnation, giving him from the hotel conservatory, jauntily fastened to the lapel of his coat, though that garment was often in the last stages of dilapidation. It is not know how long Jess had been dead when found. He was missed and the police entered his room to find him dead. The Public Administrator will take charge of his affects.–Globe Democrat.  John Jesse at one time lived on the Shaw farm, about 18 miles from Ste. Genevieve.

Chicken thieves have been at work in Ste. Genevieve lately. Mrs. Falk was robbed of a couple of dozen of chickens recently, and Sunday night some thief entered Sam Ankershiel’s chicken house and stole several fine hens which Mr. Ankershiel had recently brought from Illinois. Mrs. Geo Sexauer’s place was raided Tuesday night and fourteen chickens were stolen.

Births.

Born, on Saturday, March 3, 1900, to Mrs. Rudolph Schlosser of this city, a son.

On Saturday, March 3, to Mrs. Lawrence Ruh, a daughter.

On Sunday, March 4, to Mrs. Martin Bachle, a son.

On Monday, March 5, to Mrs. Edwin Boyer, a daughter.

 

Fair Play–March 17, 1900

Mrs. Eugene Thurman died at her home in Union Township of consumption on Wednesday, March 7th, at the age of twenty eight years. The remains were interred at Little Vine on the 9th.

Mrs. Minnie Wheeler, widow of the late John H. Wheeler, died on February 21st at her home in Denver, Colo. She leaves a son and daughter, and a sister, Mrs. Ann Leavenworth, formerly of this city, but now of Cripple Creek, Colo. The family moved from Jackson to Bonham, Texas, about twenty years ago, where Mr. Wheeler died.

Obituary.

Charles LaChance, aged thirteen years, eight months and eighteen days, departed this life on Tuesday, February 20th, at the residence of his parents, N. 2511 Blair Ave., St. Louis, Mo, of pneumonia.

He had not been well for some months previous to his death, but was able to attend school most of the time. He was confined to his bed on Saturday and died the following Tuesday, perfectly resigned to his untimely fate.

The funeral was held at the family residence on Thursday, a minister from the Fourth Baptist Church officiating. The remains were laid to rest in St. Peter and Paul cemetery, by the site of his two brothers who had preceded him to the grave.

The deceased was born in Bonne Terre, Mo., June 2nd, 1886, and was the second son of John and Jane (nee Pitman) LaChance, who are well known in Ste. Genevieve.

For the third time within three years the Death Angel has seen fit to enter this home and summon from the fond parents these dear children but we will not question why He, who doeth all things well, called them; we will understand when the “mists have rolled away”.

Deceased was a grand son of Barney Pitman and nephew of W. D. Pitman, formerly of Ste. Genevieve, but now residing in Lawrence county, Ill.

 

Births.

Born, on Thursday, March 8th, 1900, to the wife of Mr. Lawrence Naeger of River aux Vases, a daughter.

On Friday, March 9th, to Mrs. August Klein of this city, a daughter.

On Sunday, February 18th, to Mrs. Ignatius Allrecht of River aux Vases, a son.

On Thursday, March 8th, to Mrs. Emile Sutter of Salisbury, Mo, (formerly Miss Annie Seitz of this city,) a daughter.

 

Fair Play–March 24, 1900

Alex Boillot moved his family to Marshall, Mo., last Sunday.

Mr. F. X. Stoll was severely injured last Friday by a runaway team, the front wheels of the wagon passing over his body.

Will Zimmerman, conductor on the W. C. & W. R. R. at Chester, had one of his legs cut off above the knee last Tuesday by a train passing over it.

George Hurst will soon start a whiskey distillery on Moreau’s Island. J. P. Walker, who will have charge of the still, has moved his family to Ste. Genevieve.

Died, at the Alexian Brothers’ Hospital in St. Louis, on Tuesday, March 20, at the age of 70 years, Mr. Charles van Tourenhout, father of Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout of this city.  The remains were interred in St. Louis on Thursday morning.

Zell News.

A son was born to the wife of Frank Grass last Tuesday. (end)

Born, on Saturday, February 10, 1900, to Mrs. William Kaiser of New Offenburg, a daughter.

Died.

At her home on the Little Saline Creek, of dropsy, on March 19th, 1900, Mrs. Elizabeth LaRose, nee Thomure.

The deceased was born March 18th, 1832, at Ste. Genevieve and was married to Mr. Placide LaRose on November 5th, 1850. She was the mother of nine children, of whom eight survive. She also leaves thirty six grand children, seven great grand children and three brothers, Francis of River aux Vases; Seph, of Ste. Genevieve, and Lucien, of Bonne Terre.

She was a strict Catholic, an obedient wife and loving mother, and had many friends and relatives who will deeply mourn her loss.

The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at River aux Vases.

Fair Play–March 31, 1900

Born, on Wednesday, March 21, to Mrs. Chas Trautman, a son.

Mrs. George Gettinger had the misfortune to fall and break her leg last Sunday. She is now at the residence of William Reich in this city doing as well as could be expected.

Mrs. Felix LaRose died at her home in Bloomsdale on Monday, March 26, 1900, of consumption. The remains were interred in the Bloomsdale Catholic cemetery on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Father Krechter officiating.

Mrs. Mary Siebert died at the residence of her son, Mr. Lawrence Siebert, last Saturday, March 24, 1900, at the advanced age of 91 years, 4 months and 23 days. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Zell on Monday , 26th inst., Rev. Father Pigge officiating. The deceased was the mother of Mr. Andrew Siebert, Sr, of this city and was probably the oldest lady in Ste. Genevieve county. She leaves a number of children, grand children and great-grand children to mourn her loss.

A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated at the Catholic Church in this city on Tuesday morning for the repose of the soul of Mr. Charles van Tourenhout, father of Rev. Father van Tourenhout of Ste. Genevieve. The mass was sung by Rev. van Tourenhout with Father Wagner as deacon and Father Muelhsiepen sub-deacon. The priests in attendance at the mass were Fathers Weiss and van Tourenhout of Ste. Genevieve; Bahr of Caldwell; Schaefer of River aux Vases; Wagner of St. Mary’s; Schlefers of Lawrenceton; Pigge of Zell; Muehlsiepen of Weingarten and Goosens of Kaskaskia. Mrs. Genevieve Heib, Mrs. Elsie Maes and Mrs. Lila Harman of St. Louis, relatives of the deceased were in attendance at the mass.

Mr. A. Z. Edwards died at his home in Ste. Genevieve of inflammation of the bowels on Tuesday night at 11:30 o’clock. Mr. Edwards leaves a wife and four young children. The remains were taken to Union township Thursday and interred in the family burying grounds at that place.

Zell News.

Mrs. Wieberry, usually known as Mrs. Siebert, died at the residence of her son Lawrence’s last Saturday. She was the oldest lady of our section, and perhaps the county, having reached the age of 91 years, 4 months and 23 days. The funeral took place at this place last Monday. Many friends and relatives followed the remains to their last resting place. May she rest in peace.

Fair Play–April 7, 1900

Frank, the nineteen-year-old son of Mrs. Joseph Meyer, cut his ankle severely while sawing wood last Saturday.

Mrs. Columbus Abernathy sold her property on Second street last Friday to Mrs. Lawrence E. Jokerst for the sum of $1200.

Mrs. Felix Morice, Sr., died at her home in this city of pneumonia on Tuesday, April 3, 1900, aged 63 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Wednesday.

Obituary.

Mr. A. Z. Edwards was born in Union Township, Ste. Genevieve county, Missouri, on the 25th day of July, 1852, and departed this life on the evening of March 27, 1900, at 10 o’clock and was therefore 48 years, 8 months and 2 days when he died.

The early part of Alex’s life was spent on the farm with his parents, he attending the public schools until quite grown up, when he entered the Carrelton Institute at Farmington, where he finished his education, after which he taught school in various parts of Ste. Genevieve county, and to say the least of him, he was recognized as an efficient and painstaking energetic teacher.

On the 9th of June, 1881, Mr. Edwards was married to Miss Katie Guitar, daughter of Gideon Guitar. To this union there were born 10 children, four of whom survive him.

His remains were interred in the family burrying grounds on the old home place of his parents where he had spent many happy days of his earlier life, The funeral took place on the 29th day of March and was attended by a number of friends and relatives, who with his wife and children deplore his death.

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A marriage license was issued yesterday by Recorder Rigdon to Charles A. Grieshaber and Miss Annie M. Burgert, both of Ste. Genevieve.

DIED, at her home in this city on Tuesday, April 3, 1900, of heart failure, at the age of 67 years and 8 months, Mrs. Joseph Jokerst, nee Siebert, mother of Francis, Charles, Bartholomew, George, Adolph, Caroline and Mary. The funeral occurred from the Catholic Church Thursday morning after a funeral high mass for the repose of the soul had been sung by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout. The remains were interred in the Valle Spring cemetery.

Fair Play–April 14, 1900

Born, on Tuesday, April 3, 1900, to the wife of Mr. S. S. Boyce of St. Louis, a son.

Born, on Monday, April 9th, 1900, to the wife of Mr. Peter H. Huck, of this city, a daughter.

A daughter was born to the wife of City Marshal James F. Berry on Wednesday, April 11, 1900.

We are sorry to learn that Mr. Wendolin Naeger is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home in Weingarten.

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Anthony F. Gremminger of Zell and Cora M. Carron of Bloomsdale and to John B. Pratte of Minnith and Emma Zahner of Perry county.

OBITUARY.

DIED, at her home in St. Louis on Saturday, April 7, at 6 P.M. Mrs. Mary Bell (nee Thomure), at the age of 47 years. She was born in Ste. Genevieve in the year 1853, and was married to Valle Bell about the year 1877; moved to St. Louis in 1889, where she remained until her death.

Deceased was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Thomure, who preceded her to the grave but a few years past. She leaves a husband, five children and two brothers, Henry F. Thomure of this place, and Emile of Festus, to mourn her untimely death. She received the last sacraments of the Catholic Church, of which she was a member.

The funeral services were held on Monday morning and the body laid to rest in Calvary cemetery.

Fair Play–April 21, 1900

A son was born to the wife of Mr. C. J. Stanton of this city on Thursday, April 19th.

The telephone line between Claryville and this place was completed this week and the first box was put in at the depot yesterday.

The twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arnold, born last Saturday, 14th inst, died a few hours after birth and were buried in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery Sunday.

Mr. Wendolin Naeger, mention of whose illness was made in our last issue, died at his home at Zell of pneumonia on Thursday, April 12, 1900, at the age of 73 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Zell on Saturday morning, Rev. Father Pigge officiating.

Joseph Bishop died at his home in this city last Sunday of spinal meningitis at the age of 26 years. The young man was attacked by the disease Saturday night and immediately became unconscious, dying the following day. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Valle Spring on Monday afternoon.

DIED, at her home near Ste. Genevieve, on Sunday, April 15, 1900, Mrs. Frank Bauman, nee Viox, aged 32 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Tuesday morning after a funeral high mass for the repose of the soul had been sung by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout.

Mrs. Frank Runge, wife of our brewer, took passage on the steamer Columbia for St. Louis last Monday. On April 19th she sailed for Potsdam, near Berlin, Germany, on a visit to her parents. She had passage on the Columbia, of the Hamburg-American Steamship Lines, one of the fastest vessel plying on the Atlantic.

Bloomsdale News.

Died, on Sunday, April 15, of pneumonia, Pearl Labruyere, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Drury, aged seven years and nine months. She had been sick but a short time and all kind nursing and care were of no avail and her suffering, only ceased when the Almighty called and took her with Him. The remains were interred in the Bloomsdale Catholic cemetery Monday after a mass had been said for the repose of the soul. May her soul rest in peace.

On April 14th, of pneumonia, infant son of Mr. Noah Morice, aged about 18 months.

On April 18th, of pneumonia, the 19 months’ old daughter of Mr. Ferd. Charleville. The parents have the sympathy of your correspondent in their said loss.  (end)

MARRIED, at the Catholic Church in this city on Tuesday, April 17, 1900, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Miss Annie Burgert and Mr. Charles Grieshaber, both of Ste. Genevieve. The bridesmaid were Misses Josephine Burgert and Genevieve Grieshaber and William Schwent, Jr., and Val. Greishaber acted as groomsmen. The FAIR PLAY offers congratulations to the happy young couple.

BORN, on Friday, April 6th, to the wife of Mr. Wendolin Hogenmiller of New Offenburg, a son.

A marriage license was issued this week to William A. Vogt and Mary C. Joggerst of River aux Vases.

Mr. Valentine Jokerst of Collinsville, Ill, died on March 8th. He was a brother of Messrs. Leon and Henry Jogerst of this city.

The house of Aloysius Lutz was destroyed by fire last Saturday while Mr. Lutz was away from home. The fire caught from a defective flue and everything in the house was burned. Mr. Lutz carried an insurance of only $100 and, as he is a very poor man, he can ill afford this loss.

Evermonde J. Bisch, who was born and raised in Ste. Genevieve, died at his home in St. Louis on Sunday, April 15th, after a brief illness. The remains were interred in St. Louis on Tuesday afternoon. Deceased had been an employee of the Post Dispatch for the past ten years.

A special term of county court was held last Saturday. Mrs. Patsey Claywell was declared insane and ordered taken to the insane asylum at Fulton by the sheriff. Louis Doerge was appointed road commissioner on road district No. 2–Jackson township–in place of P. B. McClenahan, resigned. Mrs. Claywell is at present very ill and small hopes are entertained of her recovery.

Fair Play–April 28, 1900

MARRIED–at Bloomsdale on Monday, (illegible) 23, 1900, by Rev. Father (illegible), Miss Cora Carron to Anthony Gremminger.

A marriage license was issued this week to Joseph A Thurman of Mill and Miss Cora Kerlagon of French Village.

Mr. Jacob Lincoln of Madison county and Miss Annie M. Jose were married at Mill on Tuesday, April 24th, Rev. M. E. Chandler officiating.

Mr. Robert Horten, aged 46 years, died at his home near Mill on April 20th. The remains were interred in the Mackley cemetery on the 22nd.

Mr. Cornelius Motzel, who moved from this place to Pilot Knob about three years ago, died at the latter city on Friday, April 20th.

Alice and Ed. Skewes purchased the property of Mrs. Mary Valle on the corner of Second and Jefferson streets last Saturday for the sum of $850.

Miss Jennie Baum and Mr. Adolph Okenfuss will be united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Catholic Church in this city on Monday next.

DIED, at River aux Vases on Friday, April 20th, of consumption, at the age of 24 years, Mr. Frank Grieshaber. The funeral occurred on Sunday.

Mr. Wm. A. Vogt and Miss Mary C. Joggerst were married Tuesday morning at the Catholic Church at River aux Vases, Rev. Father A. H. Schaefer officiating.

Mrs. Genevieve Karsch, nee Lee, died at her home in St. Louis of pneumonia on Sunday, April 22, 1900, at the age of twenty-four years. The deceased was an aunt of Mrs. Paul L. Lempke of this city. Mrs. Lempke departed for St. Louis Monday evening to attend the funeral.

MARRIED, at the Catholic Church in this city, on Tuesday morning, April 24th, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. Henry Gettinger and Miss Sophia Donze. The bridesmaids were Misses Lena Gettinger and Emily Donze, and Henry Hurst and Valentine Donze were the groomsmen. The wedding feast was held at the residence of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Meinrod Donze, and a number of our citizens attended the ball at night.

BORN, on Tuesday, April 17, 1900, to the wife of Mr. Anton Schmiederer of River aux Vases, a daughter.

Conrad Meyer has purchased the George Mayse property on the Plankroad for the sum of $1000.

Miss Lillian Miller died at her home in St. Mary’s of pneumonia on Wednesday, April 25, at the age of nineteen years. The remains were interred in the cemetery at St. Mary’s on Friday morning. The funeral was attended by quite a number of the young lady’s friends of Ste. Genevieve.

Bloomsdale News.

MARRIED, on Monday, April 23, 1900, Mr. Anthony Gremminger and Miss Cora Carron. The newly married couple have the best wishes of your correspondent.

DIED, of la grippe, on Friday April 20, 1900, at the age of 82 years, one month and eleven days, Mr. Louis LaRose, after an illness of several days. Deceased was born in Ste. Genevieve county and was a highly respected citizen of Bloomsdale. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Bloomsdale, after a funeral high mass had been said for the repose of the soul by Rev. Father Krechter. May he rest in peace.

Fair Play–May 5, 1900

Born, on Friday, April 27, to the wife of Mr. August Streibel of Ste. Genevieve, a son.

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Joseph Sewald and Louise Miller of Kinsey, and to Charles Griffard of Minnith and Florence Rayoum of St. Mary’s.

Sheriff Straughan departed for the insane asylum last Sunday having in charge Mrs. Patsey Claywell, who was declared insane by the county court a couple of weeks ago.

Mr. Adolph Okenfuss (illegible) Genevieve Baum (illegible at the Catholic Church in this city on Monday morning, April 30th at the eight o’clock mass. Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout performed the ceremony. Miss (illegible) Baum and Mr. Fred Leys(illegible) St. Louis were the bridesmaid and groomsman. A wedding (illegible)fast was served after the ceremony and the happy pair departed on the 10:30 train on a bridal tour of St. Louis.

MARRIED, by ‘Squire Cox, on April 30th, 1900, Miss Florence Rayoum of St. Mary’s and Mr. Charles Griffard of Minnith.

ULAM ITEMS.

DIED, at his home in St. Louis, on April 27, 1900, Mr. James Edgar, aged thirty seven years, eight months and eleven days. He had been sick with pneumonia but a short time previous to his death. The remains were brought to this county and interred in the Stone Church cemetery. He was a son-in-law of Mr. William Biggs.

Fair Play–May 12, 1900

Mrs. Lawrence Jokerst is having the old L. B. Valle house wrecked this week and will soon begin the erection of a new building in its place.

Mrs. Henry Jarrette, sister of Mrs. Florian Klein of this city, died in St. Francois county of pneumonia on Thursday, May 3, at the age of 59 years.

DIED, on Wednesday, May 2, 1900, of dropsy, at the age of 69 years, Mr. Augustinus Siebert. The funeral occurred from the Catholic Church Friday morning after a funeral high mass for the repose of the soul had been sung by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring, and were followed to their last resting place by the members of the J. Felix St. James Post G. A. R. of which Mr. Siebert was a charter member.

Born, on Thursday, May 10, 1900, to the wife of Mr. Harry N. Gisi of Ste. Genevieve, a daughter.

Mrs. Housand Kenner, formerly a resident of this county, died at her home at Farmington on Tuesday, May 8th.

DIED, of pneumonia, at the residence of Dr. G. M. Rutledge in this city on Tuesday, May 8, at the age of 66 years, Mrs. Matilda Patrick, aunt of Mrs. G. M. Rutledge. Mrs. Patrick was a native of Louisiana, but for some time has made her home with Mrs. Rutledge in our city. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Wednesday. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. J. B. Roberts.

BLOOMSDALE NEWS.

Born, on April 4th, to Mrs. Eli Thomure, a daughter.

Fair Play–May 19, 1900

BORN, on Wednesday, May 16, to Mrs. Anthony Scherer of this city, a son.

BORN, on Monday, May 14th, 1900, to the wife of Mr. Frank Frichette of Ste. Genevieve, a son.

Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Abernathy departed for St. Louis last Sunday to reside there in the future.

MARRIED, at Zell, on Tuesday, May 8, by Rev. Father Pigge, Mr. J. B. Miller and Miss Theresa Huber. ‘

Mr. John G. Huber and Mrs. Mary Eckert were married at Zell by Rev. Father Pigge on May 15th.

 

Mr. Leon Drury and Miss Nancy LaRose were married in Bloomsdale by Rev. Father Krechter last Monday.

 

Mr. D. G. Kern of this city and Miss Emma C. Weber of St. Louis were married in the latter city on the 16th inst. They arrived here on the Columbia Thursday afternoon.

 

MARRIED, on Thursday, May 17, 1900, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. Charles Godat of Pevely and Mrs. Katherine Glaser of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Godat departed the same evening on the steamer Columbia for St. Louis on a short bridal tour.

 

Miss Mary Burgert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Burgert of this city, and Marcus Gerstner were married at the Catholic Church by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout on Tuesday morning, May 15, at eight o’clock. The young couple will leave for St. Louis tomorrow to make that city their future home.

 

OBITUARY.

On Friday, May 11, at 11:25 A. M. Miss Mabel H Guignon, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Guignon, of St. Louis, died of acute tuberculosis.

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She was buried Sunday, the 13th, from St. Mark’s Catholic Church, thence to Calvary cemetery.

The funeral was very impressive, being well attended by the immediate friends of the bereaved family, and also by the Young Ladies Society of St. Marks of which the deceased was a member.

 

Fair Play–May 26, 1900

 

BORN, on Saturday, May 19th, to the wife of Mr. Joseph Bogy of St. Louis, a daughter.

 

The ten year old son of Mr. Conrad Muehlhauesler died very suddenly Thursday afternoon.

 

Marriage licenses were issued this week to William L. Ponder and Elizabeth Harter of Coffman, and to Louis V. Primo of Kinsey and Florence McCarthy of Jefferson county.

 

Fitz Julian, the fourteen months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Bono, died of typhoid fever at the home of his parents in this city on Tuesday, May 22, 1900. The remains were interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery Wednesday afternoon.

 

Fair Play–June 2, 1900

 

During the storm last Monday lightning struck the house of Mr. Newton Hollida of Minnith completely demolishing the chimney. A son of Mr. Hollida was stunned by the stroke.

 

Fred Naeger purchased the Joseph A. Koller place near the Copper Mines this week for the sum of $2300.

 

MARRIED, in this city, on Tuesday, May 29, 1900, by Probate Judge Bogy, John Whiteacer and Cecelia Menard, both of Randolph county, Illinois.

 

Frank Labarger of Perry county and Miss Roxier A. Brown of Ste. Genevieve were married in the Cottonwoods on Wednesday, May 30th, at 5 o’clock. P.M. Judge Jules A Detchemendy performed the ceremony.

 

Ernst Miller, the popular queensware drummer, who has been making regular visits to Ste. Genevieve for the past twenty years, died suddenly of heart disease last Sunday at Poplar Bluff.

 

Mr. Fred Bolle, one of Ste. Genevieve’s most esteemed citizens, died on Saturday, May 26, at 11:43 A.M., of lung trouble, at the age of 54 years and 9 months. Mr. Bolle was born in Sattenhausen, Hanover, Germany, and came to America in 1866. In the year 1879 he was married to Theresa Wehner who, together with five children, survive him.

Mr. Bolle was one of the proprietors of the City  Mills, a substantial business man, and his death will be generally regretted. The funeral occurred from the Catholic Church Monday morning after a mass for the repose of the soul had been said by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Valle Spring.

 

Fair Play–June 9, 1900

 

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kohm’s five year old son fell from the porch last Tuesday and broke his arm.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Roth celebrated their golden wedding last Monday. A thanksgiving mass was sung at the Catholic Church in honor of the occasion.

 

Marriage licenses were issued in St. Louis last week to Miss Josephine Bequette and Wm. Nickles, and to Miss Mary Hurst of Ste. Genevieve and W. D. Tetley of Irondale.

 

IN MEMOMIAM.

Died, at his home in Ste. Genevieve on Saturday May 26, shortly before 12 o’clock P. M.  Mr. Frederick Bolle aged 54 years, 9 months and 13 days. The immediate cause of his death was an affliction of the lungs.

The remains were laid to rest in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery on Monday morning, May 28th, followed to their last resting place by a large funeral cortege of sorrowful relatives and friends, Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout performed the last sad rites.

Fred. Bolle was born at Sattenhausen, in Hanover, August 13, 1845, where he passed his youth and grew up to early manhood. He left his native home in 1866, landing at New York and then went to Louisville, KY, thence to Belleville. Ill. In 1878  he arrived at Ste. Genevieve, and being a first class miller, secured employment in the Cone Mills, after which he became one of the proprietors of the City Mills which was erected in the year 1883 and now known under the firm name of Wehner & Bolle.

In 1879 the deceased was married to Miss Theresa Wehner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Wehner of this city. To this union were born seven children, of whom two sons and three daughters, with their mother, remain to mourn the loss of a beloved husband and kind father.

Mr. Bolle was a man of unusual personality. He combined with high business ability, a kindness of heart, a sympathetic nature and benevolent spirit to an extent not often witnessed in one individual. If he had an enemy or if there was any person in this community who was not friendly to him, and glad to now and meet him, the name has never been made public. In the sweet courtesies of life he had no superior and few equals. Coming to this country when  quite a young man and unaided by friends or circumstances, but by his untiring energy, uprightness of purpose, his courteous demeanor and high sense of honor, he rose step by step until he became one of our foremost and prominent citizens. He was spared to nearly the allotted span of life, and has now gone, leaving behind nothing but the kindest remembrance among his host of friends who join with the home circle in most profound grief and sorrow at the great loss all have sustained in the death of this good man.

 

Louis Naumann has bought the Felix Rozier tract of land on the Valle Spring road for $4750. The tract contains 1.6 acres.

 

Died, at her home in New Bremen, on Sunday, June 3, Mrs. Anton Trautman, nee Annie Dallas, aged 48 years. The remains were interred in the New Bremen Catholic cemetery on Tuesday morning. Deceased leaves a husband and nine children to mourn her loss.

 

Minnith News.

On May 28th, about one o’clock in the afternoon, lightning struck the residence of Robert N. Hollida. The bolt entered a small window in the second story, making kindling wood out of the rafters near by. The current divided at this point, one part of it demolishing the chimney and the other part descending the wall. Milton, a son of Mr. Holida, who was sitting near the wall at the time, narrowly escaped being killed, as he was knocked unconscious and remained so for quite a while.

 

Fair Play–June 16, 1900

 

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bahr last Wednesday. The child died shortly after birth.

 

A telegram was received by Mrs. Paul L. Lempke Friday morning announcing the death of her uncle, Judge Harry Harmon, of St. Louis.

 

Miss Annie Smith died near the River aux Vases last Saturday at the age of 18 years. The remains were interred in the city cemetery on Sunday.

 

The telephone line will be in operation in about two weeks. S. F. Hines, the electrician, arrived here Wednesday to super intend the work. Twenty phones were put in at St. Mary’s this week.

 

Thieves entered the residence of Steve Roth last Saturday night while Mr. and Mrs. Roth were away from home and stole a few articles of jewelry and Mr. Roth’s insurance papers. We understand the insurance papers were found in the yard the next day.

 

BORN, on Thursday, June 7, to Mrs. Frank Kiefer of River aux Vases, a daughter.

On Thursday, June 7, to Mrs. Leon Gegg of River aux Vases, a daughter.

On Tuesday, June 12, to Mrs. Dr. Henry Vogt of River aux Vases, a son.

 

Sheriff Straughan and City Marshal Berry had a lively chase last Saturday after a Farmington jailbreaker by the name of Bill Miller. The fugitive was discovered on the bank of the Mississippi near the Cottonwoods. When the officers came in sight Miller quickly disrobed himself, jumped into the river and swam to the Illinois side, a distance of about half a mile. The officers fired several shots at him but without effect. Miller was given a suit of clothes by some Illinois party and took to the woods. The officers followed him for several days and returned home Tuesday without their game.

 

MARRIED.

On Tuesday, June 2, 1900, at 4:30 o’clock P.M., Miss Annie Wehner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wehner of this city, and Mr. George O. Richards of East St. Louis were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Catholic Church by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout. Mr Edward P. Boverie acted as groomsman and Miss Mary Wehner as bridesmaid.

After the ceremony a supper was served at the residence of the bride’s parents which was partaken of by only the members of the family, the wedding being a quiet one owing to the recent death of the bride’s uncle.

The young couple left for East St. Louis Wednesday where they will reside in the future.

 

Fair Play–June 23, 1900

 

Miss Lena M. Kennard, daughter of Mrs. Agatha Kennard of this city, was married at St. Louis on Monday, June 18, to Mr. J. L. Reiley of that city.

 

Vermont R. Allen and wife of Fredericktown, formerly residents of Ste. Genevieve, celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on the 7th inst. with a family reunion, at which were present seven children and three grand-children.

 

From the Osceola, Arkansas, Times, we learn of the death of Mrs. Mary Pinkley of that place which occurred on June 3rd. The deceased was a daughter of Thomas Patterson and was born in Ste. Genevieve in the year 1818.

 

Born, on Saturday, June 16, to the wife of Mr. George Lalumondiere of this city, a daughter.

 

Just as we go to press we learn of the death of Mr. Otto Roth which occurred Friday morning.

 

A daughter was born to Mrs. J. P. LaBarge of St. Louis (formerly Miss Mary LaCompte), on Sunday June 17, 1900.

 

MARRIED, in this city, on Thursday, June 21, 1900, by Probate Judge John L. Bogy, Mr. E. J. Brown and Mrs. Martha Cheek, both of McCormick, Jefferson county, Mo.

 

William Klein this week purchased the Felix L Lalumondiere property about a quarter of a mile west of town for the sum of $$850. He also purchased the lot adjoining from Charles Hauck for $150.

 

Fair Play–June 30, 1900

 

Charles Anthony, the seven months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Naumann, died on Wednesday, June 27th. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Friday morning.

 

Mrs. Emily Brookes (colored) died of paralysis in this city on Saturday, June 23, at the age of eighty-four years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Monday morning.

 

BORN, on Tuesday, June 26, to Mrs. Louis Wilson of this city, a son.

On Friday, June 22, to Mrs. Frank McClain, a daughter.

On Saturday, June 23, to Mrs. Frank Herzog, a daughter. The child died shortly after birth.

On Sunday, June 24, to the wife of Mr. Joseph Ziegler of St. Louis, a daughter.

 

The remains of Mr. Otto Roth, who died in this city last Friday, were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Sunday afternoon at four o’clock. Mr. Roth was a member of the local branch Catholic Knights of America and carried a life insurance policy for $1,000 in that order. The members of the fraternity attended the funeral in a body. On Monday morning a high  mass for the repose of the soul was sung by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout.

 

A marriage license was issued this week to John H. Taylor and Miss Katie A. Miller, both of St. Mary’s.

 

William Klein has purchased the Antoine Moreau property about one mile south of town on the St. Mary’s road. Consideration $800.

 

DIED, in St. Louis, on Monday, June 25, Mary Catharine Papin, infant daughter of John M. and Mary A. Papin (nee Janis), aged four months.

 

Edward Lilly of Festus was drowned in the Mississippi river recently while bathing. August Lilly of Festus, Mo., gives the following description of the deceased and requests those finding the body to notify him at the above address.  Height, 5 feet; weight 103 pounds; aged 14 years; large scar on hand and small scar near left ear; thumb nail split through center.

 

Fair Play–July 7, 1900

 

Born, on Tuesday, July 3, 1900, to the wife of Mr. Frank X. Jokerst, a son.

 

Died, on July 4, the five months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kohlman. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring Thursday afternoon.

 

During the afternoon of the 4th a shot was fired into the residence of Miss Mary Ziegler by one of the excursionists. Complaint was made to the authorities but too late as the excursion boat had already departed for St. Louis.

 

Zell News.

Jos. Kruger, our wagonmaker, departed for Farmington Monday. We are sorry to lose him as he is a good natured and jolly fellow.

 

Lightning struck Andrew Gremminger’s barn last Saturday killing a horse and a steer. A number of other cattle were in the barn at the time of the accident but escaped injury. No damage was done to the building. (end)

 

The body of a male floater was found in the river near the Illinois shore on the 4th by John Evans. The description answers that of the young man who was drowned while bathing at Festus last week. The coroner of Randolph county, Illinois, held an inquest over the remains and the Festus parties were notified of the finding of the body.

 

Fair Play–July 14, 1900

 

Born, on July 5, 1900, to Mrs. Charles Hurst of Weingarten, a son.

 

A marriage license was issued this week to David F. Winston and Julia Morice, both of River aux Vases.

 

Mr. Frank Kiefer died at his home at River aux Vases on Friday, July 6, of typhoid fever at the age of 27 years.

 

Died, at River aux Vases on Tuesday, July 3, 1900, Mr. Ferdinand Kreitler, aged 83 years.

 

A son was born to Mrs. Andrew Bauman of River aux Vases on Thursday, July 5th.

 

Our young friend Anthony Bahr was overcome by the heat Thursday evening and is seriously ill at present.

 

The eight months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Crevelen (difficult to read) died at Festus on Monday, July 9th. Mrs. Joseph Vorst of this city attended the funeral.

 

Carl Braun, at Farmington , proprietor of Braun’s Hotel, was found dead in his room at that place last Wednesday morning. Death was caused by drinking wood alcohol.

 

Ed Sexauer was severely burned about the face and hands while lighting a gasoline lamp last Friday, but we are pleased to say he is now out and around again.

 

MARRIED,  in St. Louis on July 5, 1900, Mr. J. J. Emmert of St. Louis and Miss Lizzie Herzog, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Herzog of this city. The young couple will make their home at Joplin, Mo.

 

Joseph Siebert, son of Mr. Michael Siebert of Lawrenceton, will be ordained as a priest in Belgium tomorrow and will sail for America on the 18th of August. Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout of this city will deliver the sermon.

 

OBITUARY.

On Tuesday, July 10, 1900, at 2:40 o’clock A. M., Mrs. Francis Rozier, nee Marie Zoe Valle, departed this life after a lingering illness of several months, suffering with heart trouble.

 

2+Although the best medical aid at home and abroad was secured, and all was done that filial love and affection would suggest, death came at last.

 

Surrounded by all her children and grand-children, having been repeatedly strengthened and consoled during her illness by the sacraments of her hold church, she gave up her beautiful soul into the hands of her creator, fully conscious and with christian resignation to the adorable will of God.

 

Her life was a singularly beautiful one. She was born in Ste. Genevieve, the daughter of Jean Baptist Valle and Louise Janis, on December 5, 1821. In her youth she was sent to the Visitation Convent at historic Kaskaskia, and the influences of a refined home and a christian education gave her that truly christian and refined tone of character which stands for all that is lovable and respected in womanhood. She was joined in holy wedlock to the late Francis Rozier, October 22, 1839, of which happy union survive four children: her only son, Henry L. Rozier, Mrs. Zoe Gregoire, of Dubuque, Iowa; Mrs. Alice Shaw, of St. Louis and Miss Marie Rozier of this city.

 

She was a noble type and representative of the old French inhabitants of the Mississippi Valley, one of the few links that bind the historic past with the present in old Ste. Genevieve. She cared not for the garish and bustle of the large city, but ever remained loyal to her native town. While she was passionately devoted to her family, she never forgot God’s poor, who found in her heart always a responsive and sympathetic chord; but her left hand knew not what the right one gave. To the holy Catholic faith, which her forefathers brought with them from la belle France, she steadfastly adhered: it was to her a “lamp to her feet and a light to her path” and a source of greatest consolation at her last hour.

 

The memory of her calm and christian life will be to her family and many friends ever a benediction and an inspiration.

 

On Thursday morning a solemn High Mass was sung for the repose of her soul by the Rev. F. X. Weiss; the last absolution was pronounced by Rev. C. L. van Tourenhout.

 

She was buried in the family lot in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery, a large number of relatives and friends following the remains to their last resting place.

 

The following acted as pallbearers: Firmin J., Louis, Edward A., Edwin J., Thomas J., Frank and Pratte Rozier and Dr. C. J. Hertich.

 

Fair Play–July 21, 1900

 

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Geiler died on Monday of this week.

 

Born, on Tuesday, July 17, 1900 to Mrs. Bernhardt Grieshaber of this city, a son.

 

James Moore left for Lebanon, Ill., last Sunday where he has secured employment in a cooper shop.

 

Ed Vaeth has been appointed to a cadetship at West Point and will pass his examination at Jefferson Barracks next March.

 

A son was born to Mrs. Louis Lafleur of this city on Wednesday, July 11th.

 

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kayser of New Offenburg died on Monday, July 16th.

 

Mr. Ferd. Immer of Pilot Knob, well known in Ste. Genevieve, died on Saturday, July 14, aged 61 years.

 

BLOOMSDALE NEWS.

The body of John Magloine, who was drowned near St. Louis, was caught in the river at Salt Point last week. After an inquest was held by Squire LaRose the relatives of the deceased were notified and his brother came down to claim the body.

 

Fair Play–July 28, 1900

 

Joseph Ritter of St. Louis who is said to be insane, was found wandering aimlessly around Brickey’s Mill this week and Sheriff Straughan was notified. He left in a skiff Tuesday and returned with Ritter on the Cherokee that night. The man was placed in jail and will be held pending an investigation.

 

BORN, on Monday, July 16, 1900, to Mrs. Valentine Jokerst of River aux Vases, a son.

On Thursday, July 12, to Mrs. Frank Stoll of River aux Vases, a son,

On Wednesday, July 25, to Mrs. Dr. R. W. Lanning of Ste. Genevieve, a son.

On Wednesday, July 25, to Mrs. Charles Petrequin of Ste. Genevieve, a daughter.

On Monday, July 23, to Mrs. Anton Huck of St. Louis, a daughter.

On Thursday, July 26, to Mrs. Anton C. Baum of Pueblo, Colorado, a daughter.

On Tuesday, July 17, to Mrs. Henry Schultz of St. Louis, a son.

 

AN OLD NEWSPAPER. (by Joseph Flynn)

St. Louis, Mo, July 10, 1900

Editor Democrat Register: A copy of a Missouri newspaper more than three quarters of a century old should be considered a novelty on account of its antiquity. On my desk as I write is “The Correspondent, and Ste. Genevieve Record.” bearing date Tuesday, May 29, 1823 ( not quite three years after the admission of Missouri into the Union) and announcing its momentous mission in the following Shakspearean motto: “To show the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure.” It states that it is published every Tuesday by Thomas Foley, by his name evidently an Irishman. Hardly anybody but an imaginative, visionary Celt would embark in the delusive undertaking of endeavoring to earn a livelihood by the publication of a newspaper in Ste. Genevieve at that early date in its history, when the population of the entire State was not even 80,000. That Mr. Foley had some appreciation of the financial breakers ahead of his project is shown by his announcement that the subscription, three dollars per annum, exclusive of postage, must be paid in advance, and that those who do not pay within the first three months would be charged four dollars; also that advertisements must be paid for previous to insertion. Poor Mr. Foley! His Southeast Missouri successors in newspaperdom must smile with compassion at his attempt to corral subscribers and advertisers by compelling them to pay in advance. What! Pay subscription on compulsion? Were dollars as plenty as blackberries a large percentage of Southeast Missourians would refuse to pay newspaper subscriptions on compulsion. Falstaff was more than a mere English prevaricator. He was a prototype of the modern delinquent newspaper subscriber.

 

The present copy of the “Record” is numbered 95, which shows that it had been published for one year and 43 weeks. Its first copy, therefore, was issued on September 30, 1821. It is a four column folio paper. Its first page is occupied with advertisements, which include woolcarding by Joseph T. and Philip Painter, within a mile and a half of Tong’s and Hobardeau’s Mill, on the Saline creek, Ste. Genevieve county; dry goods, groceries, hardware, queensware, &e. &e. by Wm. M. & J Perry, at Potosi and Fourche a Renault; a sale of jewelry, silverware, household furniture (notice in French and English), by Dumas Dubuisson, of Ste. Genevieve; school books and stationers (sic) at the office of the paper, and a new store in Ste. Genevieve, by B. and D. Urner, of Cincinnati, in the stone house lately occupied by Messrs. Collier and Powell and formerly by Mr. Phillipson. (Descendants of Mr. Phillipson still live in Cape Girardeau.) The Messrs. Urner’s stock consisted of cloths, cashmeres, bombazills, chambrays, chintz, cambric, (illegible), Irish linens and an extensive assortment of similar goods. Other dyer elements are administrators’ notices of the estates of Nicholas Hays, Bellview, Washington county, and Alexander Patterson, Perry county; a delinquent debtor’s notice, by Pascal Detchemendy, Ste. Genevieve, in which he claims exemption from imprisonment for debt, a notice of dissolution of partnership by the firm of Wm. M. Perry, John Perry, Jr., and Andrew Ramsey, of Mine au Breton, a public notice by Peter Kimmel, surviving partner of Nicholas Hartzell, dec’d., of Ste. Genevieve county, forbidding payments to Mary Hartzell, adminitratrix, on account of illegal sale of the property; a notice to the debtors of the late firm of Charles Gregoire and Son, of Ste. Genevieve, and a native of removal of the store of John B. Valle from Ste. Genevieve, to Bryant’s Mines, in the county of St. Francois, Joseph Moreau remaining in Ste. Genevieve as Mr. Valle’s agent to settle his accounts. With the exception of the headings in Roman and Italic caps and small caps, no display type is used in any of the advertisements. Payments for goods were taken in cash, lead, mineral, beeswax, flour, peltry, beef hides, feathers, tallow, ginseng; also loan office paper, treasury warrants, county certificates and bank paper at 50 per cent discount.

 

Page two commences with the advertisement of new goods, including dry goods, groceries, liquors, hardware and queensware; also an elegant assortment of shoes and saddlery, by J. B. Bossler, of Ste. Genevieve, and an administrator’s notice of the estate of Joseph Wilkinson, Sr., deceased, late of the state of Maryland, by W. Wilkinson, of Perry county, administrator. The remainder of page two and the whole of pages three and four are taken up with news of current events, such as the condition of affairs between “the holy allies” (Russia, France, Prussia and Austria) and Spain, which relates the withdrawal of the different ambassadors from the court of Spain at Madrid. Other events mentioned are the war between Turkey and Greece, then raging, with an account of the surrender of Napoli di Romana, in the Morea, to the Greeks’ the overthrow of the emperor Iturbide in Mexico and the establishment of the republic under the executives Negretio, Victoria and Bravo, and such domestic news as accounts of duels in various states, proceedings of Masonic lodges, losses of steamboat, movements of the Cherokees, etc, but not one solitary word in that familiar department of modern country newspapers–local news items. Much more might be written on this interesting subject, but this will suffice for the present.–Bonne Terre Democrat Register.

 

Fair Play–Aug 4, 1900

 

Born, on July 13, 1900, to Mrs. G. M. Harris (nee Rachel Seysler) of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, a son.

 

Bloomsdale News.

Born, on Sunday, July 29, to Mrs. Frank Primo of Kinsey, a son.

 

Fair Play–Aug 11, 1900

 

A song, entitled “Fading Hopes,” is being published this week by the Thiebes-Stierlin Music Co., No. 1118 Olive street, St. Louis. The music is by Judge John L Bogy of Ste. Genevieve, and the words are by Prof Jos. Flynn. Experienced musicians have pronounced it an unusually sweet song and its success appears to be assured.–DeSoto Press.

 

Miss Ada Vogt, one of Ste. Genevieve most popular young ladies, died on Monday morning, August 6, 1900, at nine o’clock after a lingering illness of five months. The funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon at five o’clock from the Catholic Church. Miss Vogt was a member of the Young Ladies Sodality; B. V. M., and this order attended the funeral in a body. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Valle Spring, Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout officiating.

 

Born, to the wife of Sheriff T. B. Straughan, on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1900, a daughter.

Born, on Thursday, August 2, to Mrs. George Jokerst of St. Louis, a son.

 

A daughter was born to the wife of Prof. D. W Anthony of this city, on Monday, 6th inst.

 

Zell News.

A ten pound daughter was born to the wife of C. M. Thomeau last Sunday.

 

Jos. Lipp of New Bremen and Rosa Bauman of this place were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at our church last Tuesday. Katie Lipp and Lawrence Bauman acted as bridesmaid and groomsman respectively. May the newly united couple meet with success and live a long, peaceful life.

 

Bloomsdale News.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Primo of Kinsey died on Saturday, August 4th.

 

Minnith News.

Mr. Fred Voelker has moved to Farmington, Mo.

Mr. Bernhard Pratte has gone to the Flat River mines. His absence will be felt by his many friends. (end)

 

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Margarette Haney Jarrette departed this life the 3rd day of May, 1900, at her home near Farmington, Mo. She was laid to rest beside her mother in the Haney cemetery, near Coffman, Mo. She was born in Granger county, East Tennessee, Oct. 10, 1840, making her 59 years, 6 months and 26 days old at the time of her death. She moved with her parents when 2 years of age to Ste. Genevieve county, Mo., where she lived until September, 1896, when she moved to her late home. She was married to Mr. H. J. Jarrette of River aux Vases (better known as Staabtown), Mo., Dec. 18, 1862, at the residence of her father near Avon, Mo. To this union were born nine children. Three preceded her to the glory land; one son lived until 25 years of age, when death overtook him, having died some ten years before his mother; the other two dying in infancy. The remaining six children left to mourn the loss of a dear mother are Mrs. Annie Klein of Ste. Genevieve, Mo.; Mrs. Mary Vaugh of Flat River, Mo., Mr. Luke Jarrette of Desloge, Mo., Mr. Philip Jarrette, Miss Genevra Jarrette and Mrs. Lillian Williams of Farmington, Mo. She also leaves a kind and loving husband, one brother and one sister. Besides raising her own family she had taken care of three other children in infancy. She was a kind and affectionate wife and mother, always ready to lend a helping hand in sickness or in need. She united with the Christian Church  when young, and remained a faithful and true member until death. Her funeral was preached at the grave by Elder W. E. Coffer to a large congregation of relatives and friends. The sons sang were: “Sweet Land of Rest, for Thee I Sigh;” “Will Jesus Find Us Watching;” and “I’m Going Home, to Die No More.”

 

Fair Play–Aug 18, 1900

 

Mabel, the infant daughter of Mrs. Frank McLean, died on Wednesday of this week.

 

George Anthony, the seven months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Basler, died on Saturday; 11th inst. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Sunday morning.

 

Mrs. Frank McLean, daughter of Mr. Frank Beauchamp, died in Ste. Genevieve on Thursday, August 16, 1900, at the age of 25 years and 2 months. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Friday at four o’clock.

 

A daughter was born on Aug. 12th to the wife of Mr. Joseph Panchot of Ste. Genevieve.

 

Born, in St. Louis, on Tuesday, August 21, to Mrs. George Shuck, nee Kohm, a daughter.

 

Mrs. Cornelia Bogy, widow of the late Charles Bogy, died at Bonham, Texas, on Saturday of last week.

 

MARRIED, in this city, by ‘Squire Cox, on Tuesday, August 14, Henry Martin of St. Mary’s and Miss Ida Belle Litterest of Minnith.

 

Died, on Sunday, August 12th, at the county farm, Miss Philomene Laplant. The remains were interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery on Monday.

 

John Albert Meyer and Miss Laura Ann Mead, both of St. Mary’s were married by ‘Squire Mattingly in that city on Monday, August 13th.

 

Fair Play–Aug 25, 1900

 

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Peter Wehner on Wednesday, August 22nd.

 

Born, on Sunday, August 19th, to the wife of Circuit Clerk F. J. Rigdon, a son.

 

The postoffice at Ozora was opened last Saturday with Jos. Gisler as postmaster.

 

A marriage license was issued this week to Theodore M. Primo of Kinsey and Jennie Gamel of Plattin, Mo.

 

Mr. Richard Schultz, for many years engineer at the Cone Mills in our city, departed for Cairo Wednesday night to accept a similar position in the Fischer Flour Company’s mill at that place.

 

Prof Paul Price and family spent several days of last week and this week in Bonne Terre and Flat River visiting friends before departing for Greenville, in Wayne county, to make their future home. Prof Price has been appointed principal of the Greenville Public School–Bonne Terre Democrat-Register.

 

Mr. W. S. Baumann of Avon passed through town Monday on his way to St. Louis. About six weeks ago Mr. Baumann fell from a scaffold while at work at DesLoge and broke two of his ribs and a bone in his leg just below the knee. He is still suffering from his injuries and decided to go to St. Louis and place himself under the treatment of some physician.

 

RELEASE AT LEAST.

Ada Isabelle Vogt, beloved daughter of Mattie Dudley and the late Emile P. Vogt, was born at Ste. Genevieve, Mo., Sept. 19, 1876; received her education at the Convent of St. Francis de Sales, and graduated from that institution June 26, 1894, and passed into the eternal  life Monday, Aug 6, 1900, at 9:10 A. M.  (editorial not transcribed).

 

Womack Items.

Mr. Tom Rogers, who has been in Stoddard county this summer, came home a few days ago, bringing with him a youthful bride. They have been exploring Smith’s cave, one of the greatest natural curiosities in Ste. Genevieve county. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers expect to make their home in Stoddard county.

 

Fair Play–Sep 1, 1900

 

Born, on Friday, August 24th, to Mrs. Charles Zoll of this city, a daughter.

 

A daughter was born, one day last week, to the wife of Mr. Chas Bayer of Kinsey.

 

Wm. Wolk of St. Louis and Miss Hannah Schmidt of this city were married in St. Louis this week. They arrived here on the Columbus Wednesday to visit relatives.

 

Zell News.

A daughter was born to the wife of Nich. Naeger last Tuesday night. This fills the half dozen for Nich; five girls and one boy.

 

Fair Play–Sep 8, 1900

 

George Lalumondiere has moved his family from Prairie du Rocher to this place.

 

Born, on Thursday, August 30, to the wife of Mr. Ab. Simino of this city, a daughter.

 

The nine months’ old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Buehler died on Sunday of this week.

 

DIED, on Wednesday, September 5, at Los Angeles, Cal, after a lingering illness, Salley Casey, (nee Gillham), beloved wife of Thomas S. Casey, formerly of St. Louis.

 

Mr. Michael Schwent, aged 62 years, died at his home at River aux Vases on Tuesday, September 4th. The remains were interred in the River aux Vases Catholic cemetery Wednesday morning.

 

Adelbert Ray, the ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Seyssler, died of heart trouble on Wednesday, September 5th. The remains were interred in the City cemetery at Valle Spring on Thursday.

 

Joseph Rozier, son of Mr. Louis J. Rozier of DeSoto, was married on Wednesday, September 5, at DeSoto to Miss Mignon Primm of that city. They young couple arrived in Ste. Genevieve last night on their bridal tour.

 

Emily, aged twelve years, daughter of Mrs. A. Z. Edwards, died on Wednesday of this week.

 

Chas. Coffman of this city and Louise Brown of St. Mary’s were married in that city on  Tuesday, September 4th.

 

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Bono of this city died of summer complaint last Tuesday and was buried Wednesday.

 

MARRIED, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout on Wednesday, September 5, 1900, Miss Emily Rigdon of this city and Mr. F. W. Bergmann of Modoc, Ill.

 

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Benjaminie Thomure of Minnith and Lizzie Mueller of St. Louis; F. William Bergmann of Modoc, Ill., and Emily Rigdon of Ste. Genevieve and to Charles Coffman of Ste. Genevieve and Louisa Brown of St. Mary’s.

 

Fair Play–Sep 15, 1900

 

The ten year old daughter of Frank Herzog had the misfortune to mash her left hand very severely in a cider mill this week.

 

The following couples were married at St. Mary’s last Monday: Wm. Rudloff and Miss Eliza Cambron; John Algire, Jr., and Miss Mary Matthis; Ed. Algire and Miss Olli Burns.

 

Mr. Christian Jacobs of Kinsey died very suddenly of heart failure at the home of Mr. Killian Grieshaber in this city last Saturday. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Kinsey on Sunday.

 

Miss Regina Siebert of Ste. Genevieve and Mr. George Vogt of East St. Louis were married at River aux Vases on Tuesday, September 11, 1900, by Rev. Father Schaefer. The couple will make their future home in East St. Louis.

 

Mr. Francis J. Ziegler died at his home in this city on Tuesday, September 11, 1900, after a lingering illness, at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 24 days.

 

The deceased was born in this city on the 17th of February 1826, and resided here during his lifetime. On February 4, 1856, he was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Moreau, who died in April, 1883. To this union were born five children, viz: Barbara, Blanche, Corinne, Isabelle and Joseph, all of whom survive him.

 

Mr. Ziegler was one of the best known and most popular men in Ste. Genevieve county and for a number of years served our people as county collector. He was a true christian, of a charitable disposition, kind to his neighbors and friends. He was raised in the Catholic faith and received the last sacraments of that Church before his death. Mr. Ziegler was one of the most devout members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of this city, taking a great interest in its work and, while able to do so, attended every meeting of that charitable order. The pall bearers were composed of members of the society and the funeral was attended by the order in a body.

 

The funeral occurred on Thursday morning from the Catholic Church after a Solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul had been sung by Rev. Father Ziegler of St. Louis, brother of the deceased. Father Kane of St. Louis was deacon and Father Schaefer of River aux Vases, subdeacon, with Father van Tourenhout master of ceremonies. The funeral service was performed by Father Weiss. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring.

 

IN MEMORY.

Emily L., daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. A. Z. Edwards, was born on the 3rd day of February, 1890, and died on the 31st day of August, 1900, and was therefore ten years, six months and twenty eight days old when she died.

 

About two weeks prior to her demise, Emily fell from a wagon and received injuries which caused her death. There is left to mourn the untimely death of Emily, a mother, two brothers and one sister, as well as a large number of relatives. Her remains were interred in a family burying ground in Union Township where rests the remains of her father and several brothers and sisters.

 

MARRIED, at the Southern Hotel in this city, on Tuesday, September 11, 1900, by Judge Charles W. Meyers, Miss Lena Appleberry of St. Louis, and Mr. Alfred Aubuchon of Ste. Genevieve.

 

Since our last issue marriage licenses have been issued to Valentine Mueller of Zell and Elizabeth A. Sucher of Bloomsdale; Simon H. Ehler and Mary R. Hoog of Ste. Genevieve; George Vogt of East St. Louis, Ill., and Lena R. Siebert of River aux Vases; Alfred Aubuchon of Ste. Genevieve and Lena Appleberry of St. Louis.

 

Fair Play–Sep 22, 1900

 

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Frank Meadows of this city on Friday, 14th inst.

 

Born, on September 12, 1900, to Mrs. P. C. Stevens of River aux Vases, a daughter.

 

Born, on Saturday, September 15, 1900, to the wife of Etienne Robinson (colored), a daughter

 

MARRIED, at the Catholic Church in this city, on Tuesday, September 18, 1900, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Miss Theresa E. Roth and Mr. Frank X. Burgert, both of Ste. Genevieve.

 

Capt. St. Gem received a letter this week from Mr. Odin Menard, a resident of Galveston, stating that he and his family had passed safely through the late hurricane, although their house was badly damaged by the storm. Mr. Menard formerly lived in Ste. Genevieve.

 

We are sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Joseph Kascher of Jonca, which occurred on Wednesday of this week.

 

James Madison and Virginia Powell, both colored, were married in this city by Judge Jules A. Detchemendy last Saturday, 15th inst.

 

Fair Play–Sep 29, 1900

 

Born, on Wednesday, September 26, 1900, to Mrs. Joseph Brown of this city, a son.

 

On Sunday, September 23, to the wife of Mr. Max Bader, Jr., of Ste. Genevieve, a son.

On Wednesday, September 26, to the wife of Mr. Ashely H. Clark of this city, a daughter.

 

On Tuesday, September 25, to Mrs. William Colgan of this city, a son.

 

Mr. Simon H. Ehler and Miss Mary R. Hoog were married at the Catholic Church in this city on Tuesday morning, September 25, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout. The groomsmen were Simon Hoog and Joseph Staeckle and Misses Josephine Ehler and Genevieve Siebert acted as bridesmaids. A fine dinner was served at the residence of the bride’s parents, after which dancing was indulged in by those present. Mr. and Mrs. Ehler will make their home in this city.

 

Charles, the eighteen year old son of Mr. Clemens Heiserer of New Bremen died on Tuesday of this week of typhoid fever.

 

Patrick Dolan, who has been employed at the government quarry at Little Rock Landing, fell from the bluff, a distance of about fifty feet, while at work last Wednesday. He received a fracture of the leg and was severely bruised about the head, but at this writing hopes are entertained for his ultimate recovery.

 

Fair Play–Oct 6, 1900

 

A marriage license was issued this week to William Carron of Lawrenceton and Miss Lena Jacob of Weingarten.

 

Pat Dolan, who was badly injured by falling from the bluff at Little Rock last week, is steadily improving and is now considered out of danger.

 

Dr. John V. Braham, son of Dr. J. W. Braham, formerly of Ste. Genevieve, was married at Doe Run on Wednesday, October 3rd, to Miss Gertrude Graves, daughter of Mr. F. P. Graves, superintendent of the Doe Run Lead Company.

 

MARRIED, at the Catholic Church in this city, on Monday, October 1, 1900, by Rev. Father Siebert, Mr. F. A. Weiler and Miss Mary U. V. Jokerst. Mr. Severin Weiler and Miss Annie Jokerst were the groomsmen and bridesmaid. After the ceremony a sumptuous repast was served at the residence of the couple on 2nd street at which the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends were present. The young couple were the recipients of many handsome presents. They took passage on the morning train for St. Louis where they will spend a few days on their wedding tour. They have our best wishes for a happy journey through life. The handsome residence they now occupy was presented to them as a wedding gift by the bride’s mother.

 

Mr. Benjamin Bogy died at Joplin, Mo, on Saturday, September 29, 1900, at the age of 71 years. Mr. Bogy was a brother of Mrs. Melanie LeCompte and an uncle of Probate Judge John L. Bogy and Treasurer J F. LeCompte of this city. Messrs. Bogy and LeCompte attended the funeral which occurred from the Church of the Immaculate Conception in St. Louis on Tuesday morning.

 

Mr. Bogy had been continuously with the Shapleigh Hardware Company as traveling salesman, since 1848. He had been in the hardware business for a number of years previous to that time. He has covered at various times the entire territory supplied by this market, and it has been estimated that he knows as many men and has as many friends as any salesman traveling out of St. Louis. In the last few years he has covered the Southern territory and made his headquarters in Muscogee, I. T.

 

Mr. Bogy was born in Ste. Genevieve in July, 1829, and received his early education in that town, which was then one of the important places on the Mississippi River. His father was Joseph Bogy, who was one of the earliest settlers of this State. Mr. Bogy’s brother, Louis V. Bogy, was United States Senator from Missouri.

 

At an early age Mr. Bogy displayed an aptness for business, and entered the mercantile world shortly after completing his education. In 1845 he entered the hardware business, and three years later went on the road for Mr. Shapleigh. His early trips to customers through Missouri, Indian Territory, Illinois and Arkansas were made on horseback. The orders which he turned in were delivered either in wagons or boats on the Mississippi River and its branches.

 

Mr. Bogy had numerous relatives in St. Louis and throughout Missouri. The members of his immediate family are two sons, Alexander M. Bogy, secretary of the Ferguson & McKinney Dry Goods Company; Joseph A. Bogy, a merchant, living at Colgate, I. T., and a daughter, Miss Cornelia M. Bogy, of St. Louis.

 

Minnith News.

A brand new girl came to stay with Mr. and Mrs. John Boland last Wednesday morning.

 

Fair Play–Oct 13, 1900

 

Born, on Wednesday, October 10th, 1900, to the wife of Mr. Joseph Buehler of this city, a daughter.

 

Tragedy at Farmington.

While the parade in honor of Senator Cockrell was passing through Main street at Farmington last Monday, everybody was startled by the sound of three shots, fired in rapid succession. F. Trappe, the photographer, was standing on the pavement near the door of the City drug store. as John Tice, a barber, crossed the street, Trappe called to Tice saying he wanted a note which he had, when Tice pulled out his pistol, firing three times, killing Trappe instantly. One shot narrowly missed a bystander.

 

Tice then ran up the street to his barber shop, turned the pistol on himself, and blowing out his brains, died instantly.

 

For some months, it is asserted, Tice had been on intimate terms with Trappe’s wife. The injured husband did not suspect his wife until last week, and had been watching her since. The note asked for was from Mrs. Trappe to Tice.

 

Fair Play–Oct 20, 1900

 

Born, to the wife of Mr. Chas. J. Wilder, on Monday, October 15, 1900, a daughter.

 

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. George Operle of this city on Thursday, October 18th.

 

Miss Laura Hurst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hurst of New Bremen, died of typhoid fever on Saturday, October 13, aged fifteen years.

 

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Charles A. Sasenger and Miss Mary Conner of Modoc, Ill.; Leo Baumann and Miss Philomene Naeger of Zell and to Wm. Basler and Miss Mary Wolk of Bloomsdale.

 

 

A New Song.

We have just received a copy of the new song, “Fading Hopes,” music by Judge John L. Bogy, of Ste. Genevieve; words by Joseph Flynn. It has been commended by the best St. Louis critics as one of the sweetest sentimental songs of the day and is already very popular. Price 25 cents. For sale by the Thiebes-St (illegible) Music Co., 1116 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

 

Fair Play–Oct 27, 1900

 

The Chester Herald says: For a week or two an item has been going the rounds of the newspapers, stating that “the last vestige of the ancient village of Kaskaskia has disappeared and that the waters now flow directly over the spot where once was located the first white settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains.” A paragraph to this effect makes its appearance periodically. It is not true. Old Kaskaskia is in about the same condition now that it has been in for a year or two. Several families live there and the public school is now in session. Unless there is some extraordinary freak of the river current, many years are likely to pass before Old Kaskaskia entirely disappears.

 

Married, at Lawrenceton, on Tuesday, October 23, 1900, by Rev. Father Schiefers, Mr. Lawrence Grass of Zell and Miss Philomene Otte of Lawrenceton.

 

The thirteen year old daughter of Mr. William Hurst of New Bremen died of malaria on Sunday, October 14th and not on the 13th as stated in our last issue.

 

Joseph James, Ed. Johnson, Peter Janis and Zack Prince, all colored, were tried at St. Mary’s last Friday for disturbing the peace and sentenced to the county jail.

 

Court court met in regular session in this city Monday morning. The case of Joseph Frank, indicted for murder in the first degree, occupied the attention of the court for the greater part of this week. Frank shot and killed George Ward in New Tennessee on December 23, 1897. Both parties are colored. The defendant was tried by a jury and acquitted. The licensed saloon keepers were fined $5 and costs each for selling on Sundays. William Colgan was naturalized as a citizen of the United States. Sol. Lafleur plead guilty to assault and was fined $10 and costs. The motion for a new trial in the Coffman-Litterest breach of promise suit was overruled. Court will adjourn today.

 

Fair Play–Nov 3, 1900

 

Married, at Zell on Tuesday, October 30, 1900, by Rev. Father Pigge, Mr. Leo Baumann and Miss Philomene Naeger.

 

Died, in this city on Wednesday, October 31, 1900, of typhoid fever at the age of 14 years and 10 months, Miss Sophie Schuler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schuler. The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery at nine o’clock on Friday morning, Rev. Griebel officiating.

 

H. W. Lusk, the well known Holcomb merchant, was seriously hurt Tuesday by a young man named S. A. Estes in an altercation which occurred in the former’s store. Estes struck at Lusk with an axe and if the blow had gone true the result would have been serious, but Lusk dodged and the pole or butt of the axe struck him on or about the shoulder, fracturing his collar bone. Lusk is able to attend to business. Estes is in the jail in default of bond.–Dunklin News.

At one time Mr. Lusk conducted a store at Bloomsdale and was well known by many of our citizens.

 

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Lawrence Huck and Miss Sophie Schmelzle of Zell and to Louis Laplant and Miss Mary Winston of Ste. Genevieve.

 

Mrs. Emily Boyce and son Louis, and grand daughter Miss Juliette Valle, departed for San Diego, California, last Sunday to make their future home in that city.

 

Fair Play–Nov 10, 1900

 

Born, on Tuesday, October 30, to Mrs. John Roussin of White Sand landing, a son.

 

Born, on Sunday, November 4,  to the wife of Mr. Joseph Hurst of Ste. Genevieve, a son.

 

Capt. Andrew Miller, Sr. and wife, departed for St. Louis yesterday to make that place their future home.

 

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Joseph Spraul of Ste. Genevieve on Wednesday, October 31.

 

Mrs. Wilhelmina M (??h?man) died of heart disease at her home in Weingarten on Tuesday, November 6th. The remains were brought to Ste. Genevieve Wednesday and interred in the Lutheran cemetery.

 

Mr. Joseph F. Hogenmiller, the newly elected county judge, will celebrate his silver wedding at his home near Weingarten next Friday, November 16th, and extends a cordial invitation to everybody to be present at the celebration.

 

Mr. Wm. Basler of Bloomsdale and Miss Mary Wolk of Ste. Genevieve were married at the Catholic Church in this city on Monday morning, November 5th. Peter Wolk and Lawrence Basler were groomsmen and Josephine Wolk and Lizzie Basler were the bridesmaids. The wedding feast was held at the residence of the bride’s parents.

 

Fair Play–Nov 17, 1900

 

Mr. Benedict Humbert died at the County Farm on the 14th inst. at the age of 91 years.

 

Mr. J. O. Morton, aged 38 years, died of typhoid fever at his home in Jackson Mo., on Tuesday, November 6th. Deceased was a brother of Prof. L. W. Morton of this city.

 

Marriage licenses were issued this week as follows: William Palmer and Mary M. Schweigert of River aux Vases; John Armbruster and Dealie Bieser of Kinsey; Meinrod Schilly of Zell and Ellen Maurice of Bloomsdale; Andrew J. Schweigert and Mary Beasley of River aux Vases.

 

Miss Mary Sadler of this city and William Miller of Randolph county, Ill., were married by Probate Judge John L. Bogy last Saturday, 10th inst.

 

George Roberson of this place and Mary Hagen, both colored, were married at St. Mary’s on Thursday November 15, by Rev. Father Wagner.

 

Mr. Lawrence Huck and Miss Sophie Schmelzle were married at Zell by Rev. Father Pigge on Tuesday, 13th. A number of Ste. Genevieve people attended the wedding.

 

Mrs. Mary Valle LaGrave, a member of one of the pioneer families of Missouri died at her home in St. Louis on Monday, November 12, 1900, at the age of 85 years. The body was shipped to Ste. Genevieve and interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Wednesday morning after a funeral high mass for the repose of the soul had been sung by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout.

 

Mrs. LaGrave, whose maiden name was Mary Valle, was a member of the old Valle family of Ste. Genevieve and St. Louis. She was the widow of Anthony LaGrave of St. Louis, who for many years was one of the leading citizens of our city.

 

Died, at the residence of her son, Mr. J. Felix LeCompte, in this city, on Saturday, November 10th, at 7:15 A. M., Mrs. Melanie LeCompte, aged 89 years, 7 months and 24 months.

 

Mrs. LeCompte was the daughter of the late Joseph Bogy, Sr., and Marie Beauvais, and was born in Ste. Genevieve on the 17th day of March, 1811. She was united in marriage to Eloy LeCompte on the 21st day of August, 1832, and of this union there were born eight children, namely: Felicite, widow of Dr. John B. Miller; Pierre Eloy, deceased; J. B. Charles; Hilarie, deceased; Joseph, deceased; Joseph Felix; Marie Isabelle, deceased, wife of B. Benson Cahoon, and John Henry.

 

Mrs. LeCompte was a kind and indulgent, and devoted to the welfare  and happiness of her husband and children and to the faithful performance of the sacred duties resting upon her as wife and mother. She was a pious and exemplary member of the Catholic Church and departed this life fortified by the consolations of her holy religion.

 

A Requiem HIgh Mass was celebrated for the repose of her soul on Tuesday, 13th inst. by the Venerable Father Weiss, her spiritual director. A large concourse of friends and relatives accompanied her remains, which were laid to rest in Valle Spring cemetery by the side of her husband, who preceded her on the 9th of February, 1890, in the 84th year of his age.  The last sad rites at the grave, performed by the Reverend Fathers Weiss and Van Tourenhout, were the closing scene of her well-spent life. May she rest in peace.

 

Bloomsdale News.

A daughter was born to Mrs. Frank Charleyville on November 12th.

 

Fair Play–Nov 24, 1900

 

James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Schirman of Bonne Terre, formerly residents of this city, died of congestion of the brain on Nov. 14, 1900, aged 11 years and 9 months.

 

Married, on Tuesday, November 20, 1900, during mass at the Catholic Church in this city, Miss Elizabeth Staeckle and Mr. Lawrence Ritter, both of Ste. Genevieve. Misses Lena Grass and Annie Ritter were the bridesmaids and Joseph Staeckle and Charles Ritter were the groomsmen. The wedding dinner and ball were  held at the residence of the bride’s father, about two miles north of Ste. Genevieve.

 

Born, on Friday, November 16, 1900 to Mrs. Ben Wilson of Ste. Genevieve, a daughter.

On Monday, November 19, to Mrs. Joe Geiler of Ste. Genevieve, a son.

On Monday, November 19,th to Mrs. Joseph  Buehle, a daughter.

On Tuesday, November 20th, to Mrs. Andrew Operle, a son.

On Thursday, November 22, to Mrs. Walter Koehler, a daughter.

 

Bloomsdale News.

While shredding corn last Saturday George Boyer had his hand mashed so badly it was necessary to have it amputated above the wrist. Dr. Estes performed the operation.

 

Mr. Meinrad Schilli and Miss Ellen Morice were married at the Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 20th, by Rev. Father (illegible). The bridesmaids were Misses Anne Schilli, Julia Morice and Sarah LaRose and the groomsmen were Messrs. Xavier and Joseph Schilli and Charles Morice. After the marriage ceremony was performed the young couple, accompanied by a large number of friends and relatives, gathered at the residence of Mr. August Schilli where a fine dinner was served. In the evening a dance was given which lasted until the next morning.

 

Fair Play–December 1, 1900

 

Born, on Saturday, November 24th, to Mrs. Frank Jewet of Ste. Genevieve, a daughter.

 

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Joseph Effrein of this city on Saturday, November 24th.

 

A marriage license was issued this week to P. M. Dean and Miss Philomene Smith, both of St. Mary’s.

 

Billy Woods, our railroad conductor,  has resigned to accept a position on the Iron Mountain Railroad.

 

Since last Monday afternoon Zell has been connected with Ste. Genevieve by telephone. Work on the line will now be pushed towards Bloomsdale as rapidly as possible.

 

Mr. Richard Samson of York, Nebraska, is spending some time in Ste. Genevieve with his family, the guest of his brother, Mr. Anton Samson. This is Mr. Samson’s first visit to Ste. Genevieve in seventeen years.

 

The remains of the late Dr. Frank Smythe of St. Louis were brought to this city Thursday night and placed in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring. Dr. Smythe departed this life about fourteen years ago.

 

Elmer, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Naumann of St. Louis, died of diphtheria at the residence of Mr. Charles Kern in this city on Wednesday, November 28, 1900, at four o’clock P.M. at the age of twenty months. Mrs. Naumann arrived here with her family from St. Louis last Saturday. The funeral occurred from the Catholic Church yesterday afternoon at two o’clock. the remains were interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery.

 

Fair Play–December 8, 1900

 

Miss Matie Beauvais died of old age at the residence of Mr. Joseph Seysler on the Fredericktown road on Thursday, December 6, 1900, at the age of eighty three years. The remains were interred yesterday morning in the Lutheran cemetery.

 

Last Thursday afternoon about four o’clock, while Judge Fox, W. M. Harlan, E. D. Anthony and Ray Rucker were driving in town from the Asylum, the horses became frightened and started to run just as they came to the crossing between the Court House and Morris Brother’s store.  They were checked for a moment by Mr. Harlan, and the other occupants of the surrey jumped out. One of Judge Fox’s feet caught in a wheel and he was thrown to the ground and dragged several feet, bruising and spraining one of his shoulders. Fortunately his injury is not serious. NOne of the other occupants were hurt. Farmington Times.

 

Mrs. Reinhardt Stuppy died at her home near Zell on Thursday morning, December 6, at the age of 39 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Zell yesterday morning at 9:30 o’clock.

 

The four years and six months of child of Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Heberlie died of tonsilitis on Friday, November 30th, at their home near Coffman, this county.  The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on Sunday.

 

Bloomsdale News

A daughter was born to Mrs. Damas F. Drury on Dec. 1st.

 

Zell News.

A son was born to the wife of Felix Guethle last Sunday.

 

Fair Play–December 15, 1900

 

Born, on Saturday, December 8th, to Mrs. Henry J. Janis, a son.

On Saturday, December 8th, to Mrs. Walter Schaaf of St. Mary’s a daughter.

On Saturday, December 8th, to Mrs. August Baumann of this city, a daughter.

On Saturday, December 8th, to Mrs. Peter Lewis, (colored) a son.

On Tuesday, December 11th, to Mrs. Jos. Oil, (colored) a son.

On Wednesday, December 12th, to Mrs. Leon James, (colored) a son.

 

Mr. Felix Thomure and wife left yesterday for their future home in St. Louis.

 

Edward Moro was tried by the county court Tuesday and adjudged insane and ordered sent to the insane asylum at Fulton. He was taken to that institution by Sheriff Straughan and Deputy Wm. Naumann on Wednesday.

 

Bloomsdale News.

A daughter was born to Mrs. Cyrus Drury on the 6th inst. Cyrus says it completes the dozen.

 

Fair Play–December 22, 1900

 

Amelia Bahr, aged 10 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bahr, died on Monday, December 17th, at 6 P.M. The remains were interred the following day in the Sacred Heart cemetery at Ozora.

 

Died, at her home near Coffman, this county, after a lingering illness, with consumption of the throat, on Wednesday, December 12, at 5 o’clock A.M., Mrs. Annie M. Donze, nee Hurst, wife of Meinrad S. Donze, aged 27 years, 3 months and 13 days.

 

Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hurst, and was married to Mr. Donze on the 31st day of January, 1892.  The union was blessed with three children: Harry M., Meinrad H. M., and Herbert R., the oldest being about 7 years, the youngest about 6 weeks old, the latter now in the loving care of Grandma Hurst. The funeral took place in the Catholic cemetery of the Sacred Heart church, Ozora, Friday, December 14th, after a Requiem Highmass, Rev. Father M. Bahr officiating, and a large concourse of mourning friends and relatives accompanied the remains to their last resting place.

 

Mrs. Donze was a faithful, loving wife and mother, and died well prepared by the administration of the holy sacraments of the Church, with which she had been in life-long communion. May she rest in peace.

 

Bloomsdale News.

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. Albert Drury on December 13th.

 

Fair Play–December 29, 1900

 

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Abraham Pullen and Emma Pullen of Prairie du Rocher, Ill; Lawrence P. Baumann and Lizzie Roth of Zell, and Albert Reed and Rosa Cook of Bloomsdale.

 

Died, in St. Louis, on Thursday, December 20, at 2 P.M., Christina Metcalf, daughter of Mrs. Mary Metcalf and the late Hartley G. Metcalf. The remains were interred in Calvary cemetery Sunday.

 

Born, on Sunday, December 16th, to Mrs. George Basler, a daughter.

 

Miss Kittie Bond and Dr. Mac D. Burgess of St. Mary’s were married in St. Louis on Friday, December 21st.

 

Sam Hart departed for St. Louis Tuesday to attend the funeral of his father who died at Tory, Mo., on Monday, December 24th, at the age of 82 years. The funeral occurred in St. Louis on Wednesday.

 

Fair Play–January 7, 1899

Born, on Friday, December 30, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Sam Hart of this city, a son.

Wm. B. Cox arrived here Monday from Platteville, Colorado, on a visit to his mother.

Mr. Ed Shaw attended the funeral of Dr. J. B. Cox at Fredericktown last Monday.

Mr. August Griffith, one of Ste. Genevieve county’s most respected citizens, died of the grip at the residence of Mr. R. G. Madison on Monday, January 2, 1899.

Judge Miles A. Gilbert of St. Mary’s, celebrated 1st. Hon. Wm. B. and Miles F. Gilbert of Cairo, Ill, sons of the Judge, attended the celebration.

Miss Estelle Beckwith Fisher, youngest daughter of the editor of the Farmington Times, was married to Dr. Edward Guernsey Simmons at the Presbyterian Church in that city on Wednesday evening, December 28, 1898.

Mr. Ferd Moser was thrown from his buggy while returning home Saturday evening and had his shoulder badly dislocated. Dr. Carssow attended to his injuries and we are pleased to say Mr. Moser is getting along nicely.

George F. Huck has been appointed postmaster at Zell in place of Joseph Jacob, who sent in his resignation some time ago.  George sent his bond to Washington this week and will take charge of the office as soon as his commission arrives.

DEATH OF DR. J. B. COX

Died, at his home in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., on Saturday, December 31, 1898, at 4:45 o’clock a.m., Dr. Joshua Barton Cox, in the seventy-first year of his age.

Dr. Cox was born at Fredericktown, Mo., on the 10th day of February, 1828, and was educated at Lebanon, Tennessee, then considered the great center of educational institutions in the country. After graduation from there he attended the St. Louis Medical College and after receiving his diploma he entered the  Pennsylvania College of Medicine at Philadelphia to complete his medical studies and was then appointed assistant-physician at the St. Louis Hospital where he remained about one year. He then located to Valle Mines, Mo., where he built a large and extended practice. During the war he removed to Ste. Genevieve, but his health failing him, and believing a change would be beneficial, he located at French Village, Mo. In the year 1880 he again moved to Ste. Genevieve where he remained until his death.

On January 2, 1859, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Catherine E. Waters, who still survives him. Six children were born to this union of whom four are still living, viz: Mrs. H. B. Lawrence of St. Louis, Mrs. Ed Schaaf of St. Mary’s, Mrs. Peter H. Huck of this city and Wm. B. Cox of Platteville, Colorado.

Dr. Cox was devoted to his profession and during his long career as a physician was remarkably successful. With natural abilities above the ordinary he only sought to use the talents that God had given him for the benefit of his fellow-men in a professional way. He was a firm believer in the truths of the Catholic church and during his illness was consoled and fortified by the sacraments of the church. After funeral services had been held at the Catholic church in this city by Rev. Father Weiss on Sunday morning, the remains were taken to Fredericktown, Mo., to be laid in the family burying ground at that place. Requiscat in pace.

OBITUARY.

Died, at his home near Minnith on December 3, 1898, of dropsy, Mr. James Hollida, son of Mr. Robert Hollida. The deceased was born June 10, 1834, and was therefore 64 years, 6 month and 17 days of age at his death. He was married to Miss Susan Dickey on July 12, 1861. His wife and three children, two girls and a boy, survive to mourn his death. Mr. Hollida belonged to the Christian church and was a faithful member up to the time of his death. Dr. Carssow was called to administer to his wants and pronounced his disease dropsy, and although everything was done to stop that dread disease, it was of no avail.

Sheriff Stranghan departed for Fulton Sunday to convey to the insane asylum Mrs. Olive Carron, who was declared insane at the ad?? term of county court.

Fair Play–January 14, 1899

Born, last week to Mrs. Papin, nee Janis of St. Louis, a son.

Born, on Saturday, December 31, 1898, to Mrs. Mack Harris (nee Rachel Seyssler) of Indian Territory, a son.

A marriage license was issued this week to Daniel Godell of River aux Vases and Miss Lena Siebert of Ste. Genevieve.

MARRIED, at the Catholic Church in this city, on Tuesday, January 10, 1899, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Miss Pauline Doll of this city and Mr. Brassier Thomure of River aux Vases.

Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Marie LeCompte of Hortton Place to Mr. John P. LaBarge, both of St. Louis, the ceremony to take place at St. Rose’s Church Tuesday, January 24th, at 4 p.m., Rev. J. J. McGlynn officiating. Chas J. LeCompte, brother of the bride elect, will act as best man. After the wedding a reception will be held at the house, to which members of the two family only are invited.

Allen Gordon, a mulatto convict, made a clever escape from the Chester Prison early Tuesday morning last, and is yet at large. He was second cook in the Warden’s kitchen, and was turned out of the cell house at 4 o’clock in the morning to attend to his usual duties. Fifteen minutes later Gordon was missing. It is supposed he crawled into the dumb waiter, operated between the kitchen and the warden’s dining room above, pulled himself up and escaped by one of the dining room windows, which was not grated.–St. Louis Chronicle.

Fair Play–January 21, 1899

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Louis LaFleur of this city on Tuesday, January 17. The child died shortly after birth.

Born, on Sunday, January 15, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Charles Winston of this city, a daughter.

Born, on Tuesday, January 17, 1890, to the wife of Mr. Frank Kohlman of Ste. Genevieve, a son.

A marriage license was issued this week to Charles Gidley of Lawrenceton and Miss Josephine Spraul of Zell.

Born, on Monday January 2, 1899, to the wife of Capt. G. Earl  Alt (nee Calhoun) of Cape Girardeau, a son. (The surname is very difficult to read and may not be Alt)

Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents in New Madrid, Mo., on Wednesday, January 11, 1899, Mr. Wm. S. Kern and Miss Lolla Latham, Rev. Father J. J. Furlong officiating.

Mr. Albert Simino of this city and Miss Dora LaRose of Bloomsdale were married at the Catholic Church in this city on Wednesday, January 18, 1899, Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout officiating.

Mrs. Emma Roseman, wife of William Roseman, died at her home in Chester, Tuesday, January 10th, 1899, after an illness of nine days of pneumonia.

Mr. Frank Govereau, formerly of River aux Vases, this county, died at Farmington, of consumption, on Monday, January 16, at 10 o’clock p.m.

Mrs. Hannah Maria Nelson, mother of Theodore D. Fisher, editor of the Farmington Times, died in that city on January 5, 1899, aged eighty-nine years and seven months.

News was received here Wednesday of the death of Mr. Lawrence Sucher, who died at his home at Swanswick, Ill., Monday, January 16. The deceased was a brother of Messrs. Anton and Felix Sucher of this city.

Lon Neels, a saloon keeper of Belgique, Perry county, was shot and killed in his saloon last Monday morning. A traveling troupe for a patent medicine company was arrested at St. Mary’s on suspicion Wednesday and lodged in jail at Perryville.

Mr. Bert. J. Hertich died at the residence of his mother in this city on Sunday, January 15, 1899, at the age of 45 years, one month and 15 days. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring after a funeral mass for the repose of the soul which had been said by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout.

Mr. Louis Bert Valle.

Died, of pneumonia, at his residence in this city on Saturday, January 14, 1899, at 2:15 o’clock a. m., Mr. Louis Bert Valle, aged 74 years, 5 months and 22 days.

Mr. Valle was born in Ste. Genevieve and attended the private schools of the city and afterwards the Hertich High School on what to this day is known as the old Hertich farm in Beauvais township.  During the gold fever of 1849 he visited California, returning in 1851, and was married at Fredericktown in 1853 to Miss Philomene Janis. At this time he was engaged in the mercantile business in this city and while still in this business was appointed cashier of the Branch Missouri Bank. He was elected county treasurer and served one or more terms until he sold his interest in the store and went into the milling business at Little Rock with Betten  & Valle, under the firm name of Valle, Betten & Valle. Shortly after the failure of this firm his wife died (August 20, 1874), leaving him the father of her nine daughters, all but one quite young children, four of whom are dead. Those living are Mrs. Wm. Nalle of Fredericktown, Mrs. M. V. Ziegler of St. Louis, Mrs. Columbus Abernathy, Mrs. Frank Ernst and Miss Flora Valle of this city. Besides his children there are surviving him two sisters and one brother: Mrs. John L. Bogy of Ste. Genevieve, Mrs. Emily Allen and Mr. August Valle of Mine LaMotte.

The deceased was the son of Mr. Charles Carpenter Valle and Miss Melanie St. Gemme. His father at one time represented this county in the Legislature.  His grand-father was the first commandant at Ste. Genevieve when this part of the country was under Spanish rule.

Mr. Valle was a man  popular among his acquaintances and kind and charitable to all. The esteem in which he was held was attested by the large number of people who were in attendance at his funeral.

The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Sunday afternoon at four o’clock, Rev. F. X. Weiss performing the last sad rites. R. I. P.

Weingarten Items.

Mr. F. X. Huber died of paralysis on Thursday, January 12th, 1899.

Born, on January 17th, to the wife of Mr. Henry J. Mintert, a daughter.

Mr. Frank Bieser and Miss Solomone Weiler were married at the Catholic Church in Weingarten, January 17, 1899, Rev. H. J. Muehlsiepen officiating at the ceremony. Misses Carrie Schwent and Katy Weiler acted as bridesmaids and Leo Donze and Sefrien Weiler as groomsman.

Zell News.

A daughter was born to the wife of Frank Baechle on Tuesday of last week.

Fair Play–January 28, 1899

Miss Lena Siebert and Mr. Daniel Godell were married at the Catholic church at River aux Vases by Rev. Father A. H. Schaefer on Tuesday, January 24th.

Mrs. Laura Bodley, daughter of the late Ferdinand Rozier, Sr., of St. Louis, died at her home in Kirkwood, Mo, Friday, January 20, 1899.

Miss Mary LeCompte and Mr. John P. LaBarge were married at St. Rose’s Catholic Church in St. Louis on Tuesday, January 24, 1899, Rev. Father McGlynn officiating. Rev. Father A. J. Huttler assisted at the ceremony.

Mr. Frank Winston died at his home near the copper mines on Tuesday, January 24, of consumption at the age of 52 years. He leaves a wife and several children. The remains were interred in the cemetery at River aux Vases on Wednesday.

Bernard Huck, who was accidentally shot in the eye while hunting a couple of weeks ago, departed for St. Louis last week to have his eye operated on by Dr. Park. The optic nerve was entirely destroyed and this necessitated the removing of the eye.

Mrs. Barbara Kaufman, aged 51 years, died at her home in St. Louis, 713 Sidney street, on Saturday, January 21, of apoplexy. Mrs. Kaufman was formerly of Zell and was a sister in law of Mr. John Basler of our city.

A petition for the pardon of Henry Willis is being circulated in town this week. Willis was sent to the penitentiary at Jefferson City from this county in 1892 charged with the murder of a peddler in Perry county. He was given a sentence of ten years on purely circumstantial evidence.

OBITUARY.ORTEN–Daisy A. Orten, daughter of Judge J. and Mrs. Virginia Orten was born in Ste. Genevieve county, Mo., December 11, 1878, died January 18, 1899, aged 20 years, 1 month and 7 days.

Daisy was converted during a protracted meeting in Salem Church in her 15th year and remained a true, constant christian during the few years she was spared to brighten the home and cheer the hearts of her devoted parents.

Her kind and affectionate disposition won her many friends and was a source of great pleasure to her parents and relatives.

During the thirteen months of her illness she never complained and was always hopeful, every ready to speak a kind word to those around her and cheer those who administered so tenderly to her wants.

The morning of her death she remarked to her mother that a strange feeling was coming over her, and she believed this would be her last day in this world. When asked if she had any requests to make she gave full directions as to where and how she wished to be buried. Though gradually sinking all day long she was bright and cheerful. Towards evening she turned her face to the window, saying she wanted to watch the sunset as it would be the last one she would see in this life, and soon after its going down she closed her eyes gently and her spirit took its flight.

The bereaved parents do not grieve as those who have no hope, knowing that she was fully prepared to enter the ….(end of article was folded and not readable).

Down an Elevator Shaft.

Oscar Thomure, an employe of the Meyer-Schmidt Grocery Company at No. 417 South Seventh street, fell headlong down the freight elevator shaft yesterday afternoon into a pool of slushy water about 12 inches deep.

He is at the City Hospital now in a critical condition. Superintendent Dr. Nietert says he is suffering with a fracture of the bones of the pelvis and a rupture of the bladder. Thomure was a porter for the grocery house and his duty was to load the freight wagons. At noon he rode to the fourth floor of the building to eat his lunch and when he had finished he lifted up the slide door and stepped off into space.  The elevator which he had left there only a few minutes before was not there. It had been taken, without his knowledge, to the above floor. The unfortunate man uttered a piercing shriek as down the dark passage way he plunged a distance of 45 feet to the basement. Into the water he splashed, sending sprays of mud upward to a height of 20 feet.

Employes who ran to his assistance say it was a miracle that Thomure escaped instant death, and attributed this to the presence of the water in the basement, which eased his fall. Thomure is a young man 20 years of age. He came to St. Louis recently from Ste. Genevieve, Mo., and has been boarding in a house at Nine (illegible) and Mallinckrodt street.–St. Louis Republic, January 24th.

We are glad to learn that news was received from St. Louis yesterday stating that Oscar was improving. His mother departed for St. Louis Tuesday morning.

Zell News.

Mr. Charles Gidley and Miss Josephine Spraul were united in the holy bonds of matrimony during High Mass last Tuesday, Rev. Father Piggi officiating. May the young couple live a long, peaceful and prosperous life.

Henry Eckert and Joseph Gegg are seriously ill with pneumonia. (end)

Bold Robbery.

Four unknown men were the perpetrators of a bold robbery at E. K. Leiber’s leather house, 620 North Main street, on Monday.

An ice man saw a wagon containing four fellows drive up to the door of Leiber’s place. They broke in the front door, loaded up four bundles of harness leather into the wagon and drove rapidly away. He was alone and dared not attempt to stop them.–St. Louis Chronicle.

Fair Play–February 4, 1899

Neil Edmund, the sixteen months’ old son of Dr. G. M. Rutledge and wife, died of pneumonia in this city on Thursday, February 2, 1899.

The two years’ old son of Mr. Joseph Herzog died of bronchitis on Friday, January 27th. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Saturday.

The remains of Captain Lucien Tallevast who died at his home near Minnith on January 31st, were interred in the Catholic cemetery at this place on Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. Frank Schweiss, formerly of Bloomsdale, died at his home in Holcomb, Mo, on Friday, January 27, of heart failure. The remains were brought to Bloomsdale Monday and interred in the Catholic cemetery at that place.

Mr. Gotfried Kreitler died at his home at River aux Vases of pneumonia on Thursday, February 2, at the age of forty two years. The remains will be interred in the cemetery at River aux Vases this morning at ten o’clock.

Zell News.

Benedict Huck who was in St. Louis having his eye attended to returned home last Saturday night. He had the misfortune of losing his eye. It had to be removed in order to save the other eye.

Henry Eckert who has been seriously ill with pneumonia is convalescent. Joseph Gegg is doing well.  (end)

Mr. Vermont R. Allen of Mine La Motte was in to see his friends this week, he gave the Democrat-News a pleasant call. Mr. Allen was born in Tennessee, but on the fifteenth of next August he will have been living at Mine La Motte sixtyfive years.  Mr. Allen’s health is good and he looks nearly as young and active as he did sixty-four years ago. He says when he first came to Mine La Motte three-fourths of the population were French and the French language was spoken almost exclusively, the county was full of game of all sorts at that time and the people were perfectly  happy if they could own a dog and a gun, the principal game being bear, deer and turkey. Mr. Allen’s wife’s great grandfather, Francis Valle, came here in 1744, and he had a son by the name of Joseph Valle who was killed by the Indians in 1769. Valle and another white man and a negro were in a block house near the spot where the Mine La Motte crusher now stands; about sundown the Indians attacked them and Valle and the white man were killed, the negro made his escape to Ste. Genevieve. Mr. Francis Valle died in 1783 and in his will he set aside 1,000 livres for masses to be said for the repose of the soul of his son Joseph. He left five wills, the first one dated 1774 and in each will he made the same provision.–Fredericktown Democrat News.

Born, on Sunday, January 29, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Robert Abernathy of this city, a son.

Born, on Tuesday, January 31, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Gotfried Haug of this city, a daughter.

Mrs. Frank Baumann died at her home near River aux Vases of pneumonia yesterday morning at seven o’clock.

Prosecuting Attorney Sam Bond of Perry county and Miss Ida B(illegible) of Perryville were married at Perryville on Monday, January 30.

Fair Play–February 11, 1899

Died, in St. Louis, on Sunday, January 29, 1899, at 2:50 a.m., after a long illness, Francis Rupp, beloved wife of George K. Rupp, aged 26 years and 6 months. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. Joseph Muelhauesler of this place. She leaves a husband and two small children.

After an absence from Missouri for nearly nine years in South America, Mexico, Texas and Indian Territory, L. E. Roy is in Bonne Terre on a visit to his brothers, B. A. and H. J. Roy.  He also spent some time visiting his sister, Mrs. Joseph Flynn and family, at Cape Girardeau.–Democrat-Register.

Staabtown Items.

Gotfried Kreitler, died February 2nd of pneumonia.

Born, on January 24, 189, to the wife of Leon Gegg, a daughter.

A daughter was born to the wife of Lawrence Govreau on Saturday, January 28, 1899.

Born, on Tuesday, January 31, 1899, to the wife of Clarence Govreau, a daughter. The child died shortly after birth.

Mr. William Vogt is again attending to his saloon. Will says he don’t want the mumps any more.

Mrs. Frank Baumann died Friday, February 3, of pneumonia.  (end)

Zell News.

The little five year old boy of Frank Jacob had an operation performed by Dr. R. W. Lanning last week.

A son was born to the wife of Mr. George Basler one day last week. (end)

Mrs. Theodore Thomure arrived home from St. Louis last Wednesday. She left her son Oscar still in a critical condition.

Charles Gidley and bride, of Lawrenceton, visited Mr. Gidley’s stepmother, Mrs. C. Gidley and other relatives in Bonne Terre this week. Mr. Gidley was married to Miss Josephine Spraul at Zell, Ste. Genevieve county, on January 24.–Bonne Terre Democrat-Register.

Fair Play–February 18, 1899

Died, on February 9, 1899, at his home near Coffman, Mr. Francis M. Womack, aged 78 years.

A marriage license was issued this week to John Weber, Jr., of Kinsey and Miss Josephine Rugg of Weingarten.

We are sorry to learn that the Bonne Terre Register-Democrat, B. A. Roy, proprietor, was destroyed by fire last Saturday night.

Mr. J. M. Coffman, of Coffman, this county, died at his home last Saturday morning, February 11, 1899, of apoplexy, at the age of 47 years.

Married, at the Catholic Church in this city on Tuesday morning, February 15, 1899, at six o’clock by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Miss Josephine Dupont and Mr. Joseph A. Rigdon, both of this city. The FAIR PLAY wishes the young couple a life of happiness.

Died, in St. Louis, on Wednesday, February 16, 1899, Mr. Edward Siebert, aged thirty-one years. The remains were brought to Ste. Genevieve Thursday and interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Friday afternoon. He leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his loss. Ed and his family moved to St. Louis from this place last September and has since then been engaged in the saloon and boarding house business. His many friends here and in the county will be grieved to learn of his untimely death and all sympathize with his wife and family in their sad misfortune.

Weingarten News.

Born, to the wife of Mr. Henry Karl, a boy.

Louis Calliotte of Scott county returned home seriously ill. (end)

Zell News.

A son was born to the wife of John Grieshaber last week, and one to the wife of Joseph Schwent last Sunday. (end)

Neal E. Rutledge,

Born October 11, 1898

Died February 2, 1899

Memorial poem not transcribed

To Find the Mine.

The report that Jules LaChance of Kaskaskia, a descendent of one of the oldest French families of the Mississippi Valley, is at the head of an organized movement to locate a lost silver mine supposed to have been worked by the Kaskaskia Indians has revived many of the old traditions of hidden treasures which are connected with the early history of Illinois.

According to the tradition that has come down to Mr. LaChance, the early French pioneers who settled in the Kaskaskia Valley found a tribe of  Indians, a notable feature of whose dress was a profusion of silver ornaments, and it is asserted these were the only Indians north of Mexico or Ycatan to whom silver was known.  The natural conclusion was that the red man had mined the white metal somewhere in the Kaskaskia bottom.

After the close of the Revolutionary war one Pierre LaChance and two other soldiers set out to find the mine. They are said to have reached it, but on returning home, were ambushed by Indians. His two companions were killed and LaChance, badly wounded was left for dead. He made his way back to the village and before he died left a chart showing the route he had taken, which is supposed to be the one now in the possession of Jules LaChance.

Among the stories about the mine that have been handed down, is one  prior to LaChance’s location of the mine, a similar attempt was made by a priest, who on gaining the confidence of the Indians, was led to it blindfolded. On the way there he dropped the beads of his rosary one by one to form a trail. He is said to have stood in a large underground chamber, the walls and floor of which were of gleaming silver ore and being again blindfolded was led back to the village. On reaching home one of his guides handed him a handful of beads, the Indian having pluched them up as he let them drop.

Mr. LaChance is at present said to be exploring the country in the vicinity of Baldwin. New Athens Journal.

Fair Play–February 25, 1899

Born, on Wednesday, February 15th, 1899, to Mrs. Jules B. Boyer of Ste. Genevieve, a daughter.

Mr. Jesse Saddler died at his home three miles from town of typhoid fever on Thursday, February 23, 1899.

Died, at the county farm, on Sunday, February 19, 1899, Miss Mary LaRose. The funeral occurred from the Catholic church Monday morning.

Miss Jettie Patrick, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. G. M. Rutledge in our city for several weeks, returned to her home in Alvarado, Texas, last Monday.

We are pleased to learn that the Democrat-Register plant which was destroyed by fire last week was fully insured. Brother Roy saw to it that he never missed an issue of his paper and the Register came out on time this week.

Fair Play–March 4, 1899

Charles Rehm, son of Mrs. Frank Rehm, fell from a scaffold  yesterday morning receiving a fractured arm.

Zell News.

Edgar, the little boy of Anton Fallert is sick.

The little child of Louis Jokerst was accidentally scalded sometime last week, but is quickly recovering.

Fair Play–March 11, 1899

Born, on Friday, March 3, 1899, to the wife of A. Z. Edwards, a son.

Born, on Friday, February 24, to the wife of Mr. August Kern, a daughter.

Mrs. Ed. Siebert has moved her family to this place from St. Louis.

Died, at his home in the Cottonwoods, on Tuesday, March 7, 1899, of the grippe, Mr. William ?imino, aged 61 years and 5 months. The funeral took place from the Catholic Church on Thursday morning at ten o’clock and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Valle Spring.

County court met on Monday, March 6, with Judges Detchemendy, Meyers and Otten on the bench. The insanity case of Louis McClenahan was tried on the testimony of J. A. McClenahan, V. J. McClenahan, Frank Resinger, C.N. Burgess and Dr. C. J. Hertich, and said Louis McClenahan was declared insane and ordered taken to the insane asylum at Fulton by the sheriff. On Tuesday the court made a final settlement with the out going collector, and on the recommendation of Collector Vaeth, appointed S. M. Wood his attorney in tax suits. The court also purchased a wagon for use at the county farm, paying $14 for same.

Sheriff Straughan, accompanied by  H. C. Ziegler, boarded the steamer Georgia Lee Tuesday evening, having in charge Louis McClanahan, who was declared insane by the county court and ordered taken to the asylum at Fulton.

Weingarten News.

Born, on Sunday, March 5, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Chauncey Miller, a boy. (end)

The Thursday’s St. Louis Chronicle says: “Another insane man created excitement at Union Station. Sheriff Straughan of Ste. Genevieve was taking Louis McClenahan, a crazy deaf mute to the Fulton asylum Wednesday morning, when the fellow, with the strength of an ox, broke the iron shackles that bound his hands.

He knocked Straughan down and made threatening gestures at the fleeing people.

The second class waiting room was “cleaned out” in less time than it takes to tell. But McClenahan did not go far before assistance came, and this time he was securely fastened to a bench.

The Sheriff said the deaf mute caused trouble on the steamer from Ste. Genevieve, pursing two negroes to the hold of the boat. McClenahan’s mania is an aversion to negroes. Reading the bible is said to have affected his mind.

Fair Play–March 18, 1899

Born, to the wife of Mr. C. T. Bono of this city, a son.

Mrs. Cornelia S. McNair of St. Louis, formerly of this place, died of apoplexy on Friday, March 10, at Pass Christian, Miss.

Died, on Thursday, March 16, the three months’ old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Scherer. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at four o’clock.

Charles, the four months’ old son of Mrs. Lizzie Bray, died in this city on Wednesday, March 15. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Thursday.

Died, at his home in Ste. Genevieve on Sunday, March 12, at the age of 72 year, Mr. John Ribeau (colored). The funeral occurred from the Catholic church on Wednesday and the remains were interred in the Valle Spring cemetery.

Fritz Bauman, who killed Henry Johnson on Moreau’s Island last summer, plead guilty to manslaughter at Chester last week and was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. He as represented by attorney S. M. Wood of this city.

Zell News.

A daughter was born to the wife of Peter Kolder some time last week. (end)

Mrs. Mary Chouteau.

Kansas City, Mo, March 13.–Mary Chouteau, widow of Captain Pierre M. Chouteau, died at her home here today of dropsy, aged 70.  Mrs. Frank Chick and Mrs. O. C. Rice, daughters of Mrs. Chouteau, were present at their mother’s death. These are the only direct descendants of Mrs. Chouteau. The others of the Chouteau family in Kansas City are all her relatives.

Mrs. Chouteau was the oldest member of the family, whose history, perhaps, more than that of any other, is connected with the early days near the Kaw’s mouth. The family in those days was one of the most known and influential in Eastern Missouri. Before the first steamboat ascended the Missouri, Mrs. Chouteau, with her husband, Pierre, came up the river, in a band of French voyageurs. In St. Louis, this band had been organized into the American Fur Company.  Pierre Chouteau founded a trading post in Johnson County, Kansas, near where the town of Turner now stands.  The wife of Pierre was with him at the Kansas trading post. In the early 40s Chouteau owned and managed the warehouse which had been erected by the fur company, now dissolved.

After gold had been found in California and the rush of the wealth seekers began across the plains, Pierre Chouteau became a captain of a small steam-wheel steamboat.  Till after the Civil War he had charge of the  steamers that ran between St. Louis and St. Joe, this latter town then being the outfitting post of frontiersmen.  On the decline of the river traffic he again became a resident of Wesport, and later of Kansas City, and remained here till his death, a few years ago.–St. Louis Republic.

The deceased at one time lived in Ste. Genevieve and was well known by many of our citizens.

Fair Play–March 25, 1899

Died, in this city, of consumption, on Tuesday, March 21, 1899, Mr. William Klein, aged 25 years, son of Mr. Anton Klein. The remains were interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery Thursday.

The trial of Mr. Joseph Oberle against Messrs. Anton and Felix Sucher on an account was heard before a jury in Squire Cox’s court last Saturday. Much interest was manifested in the case and the court room was crowded during the progress of the trial. The jury remained out only a few minutes and brought in a verdict in favor of the defendants. Mr. Oberle and Prosecuting Attorney Stanton and Mr. T. B. Whitledge of St. Mary’s looked after the interests of the defendants.

Mr. Frank Geiler received a telegram yesterday stating that his brother Joseph was dying at the hospital in St. Louis with inflammatory rheumatism.

Mr. Victor J. Andre graduated with honors at the Ontario Veterinary College, Toronto, Canada, on the 22th inst. He received the “Gestin” medal.

Died, at the residence of her brother, Mr. Seph Thomure, in this city, on Saturday, March 18, 1899, at eleven o’clock P.M., Miss Clotilda Thomure, aged 64 years and nine months. Miss Thomure had been ill for the past six years and was confined to her bed for two months previous to her death. The funeral occurred on Monday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Father Weiss officiating. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring. The deceased leaves to mourn her loss one sister, Mrs. Placit LaRose of River aux Vases, and three brothers, Mr. Seph. Thomure of this place, Mr. Frank Thomure of River aux Vases and Mr. Lucien Thomure of Bonne Terre. All were present at the funeral with the exception of Mr. Lucien Thomure of Bonne Terre.

Fair Play– April 1, 1899

Born, on Saturday, March 25, 1899, to the wife of Prof. L. W. Morton of this city, a daughter.

A daughter was born to the wife of Prosecuting Attorney Stanton on Tuesday, March 28, 1899.

Died, of pneumonia, in Ste. Genevieve on Tuesday, March 28, 1899, at the age of 7 years, Carrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Reich. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Thursday evening.

Weingarten News.

Born, to the wife of Mr. Leo Kreitler, a daughter.

Died, at the home of Mr. Joseph Hogenmiller, Rosina Grieshaber, the eldest daughter of Mr. Joseph Grieshaber, at the age of 12 years. She was a good scholar, and would have received her first Holy Communion after Easter.  (end)

We are glad to learn that Jos. Geiler who has been seriously ill in St. Louis, is now improving.

Judge R. L. Sutherland, formerly of this county, died at Farmington on Friday, March 24th.

Mr. Joseph N. Simon has moved his soda water factory in the creamery building on Merchant street.

Died, at Weingarten, Mo, on Sunday, March 26,  1899, of pneumonia, Miss Rosina Susan, daughter of Joseph Grieshaber, aged 12 years, 3 moths and 5 days, peacefully and resigned to the will of God, duly comforted by the devout reception of the Holy Sacraments of the Catholic church.

She was buried in Weingarten cemetery on Tuesday, March 28th, after a Requiem Mass, celebrated by Rev. Father J. H. Muehlsiepen, and a large crowd of mourning relatives, friends and neighbors followed her remains to their resting place. May she rest in peace.

Zell News.

The infant son of Joseph Figge died after only a few hours of sickness last Sunday evening, and was buried in our Catholic cemetery last Tuesday morning.

Fair Play– April 8, 1899

A marriage license was issued this week to Philip Bieser of Kinsey and Wilhelmina Koester of Koester, St. Francois county.

Married. on Wednesday, April 5, 1899, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Miss Mary Shaw of this city and Mr. John Edwards of St. Louis.

The eighteen months old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Bell died on Thursday, April 6th. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Friday morning.

Died, in this city, of pneumonia, on Saturday, April 1, 1899, at the age of four years and six months, Gussie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Soto. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Monday.

Ulam Items.

Our friend and former neighbor, Thomas Hutson, lost by death a son who was fast approaching the years of manhood. Friend Thomas, take our sincere sympathy in the hours of your grevious trials and carry the burdens as a true christian should; we know how hard a blow it is to lose a loved one from the family circle.

Born, on Thursday, March 23rd, 1899 to Mrs. Milton Holiday of Minnith, a bouncing boy.

Mr. Otton Pfeifer of Coffman has lately moved  his blacksmith shop to Ulam where he will do all kinds of work done in a general blacksmith shop.

Fair Play– April 15, 1899

Mrs. David Huber, daughter of Mr. Anton Eckert, died at Zell on Monday, April 10, 1899, of pneumonia, at the age of thirty years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Zell on Tuesday.

MARRIED, during mass at the Catholic Church in this city on Tuesday, April 11, 1899, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. Lawrence Ruh and Miss Katy Doll, both of this city. Misses Florence Thomure, Belle Moser and Mary Taylor acted as bridesmaids and Messrs. F. X. Doll, Anton Ruh and Welton Pinkley were the groomsmen. In the evening a ball was given in which a large number of friends of the couple participated. The FAIR PLAY offers congratulations.

Born, on Sunday, April 9, 1899, to the wife of Mr. William (illegible-may be Bell), a daughter.

Recorder Rigdon issued a marriage license this week to Mr. Joseph S. Friedman and Miss Cecelia Einsel, both of St. Mary’s.

MARRIED, in the city by Probate Judge John L. Bogy on Tuesday, April 11, Mr. W. V. Brown, Jr, and Miss Sarah Tallevast, both of St. Mary’s.

John Lux went to St. Louis Sunday to attend the funeral of his brother in law, Mr. James Butler, who died in that city on Sunday, April 9th.

Mr. Joseph Meyer, assessor of Ste. Genevieve county, died on Friday morning, April 14, of pneumonia, after an illness of ten days. Particulars next week.

Mr. Fred. L. Operle and Miss Julia Wilder were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the priest’s residence on Wednesday, April 12, at 6:30 o’clock p.m., Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout officiating. Miss Clara Meyer and Mr. Edward Moreau were bridesmaid and groomsman. After the marriage a reception was held at the new home of the couple on Market street where friends called to offer congratulations.

Died, on Saturday, April 8, 1899, of pneumonia, after a short illness, Mr. Frank Brugers, aged 49 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Monday morning after funeral services had been held at the church by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. Mr. Brugers has been photographer in this city for many years and was a man of exemplary habits and his death is generally regretted. He was a member of the loyal Castle Select Knights and Ladies of America and carried a life insurance policy of $110.

Fair Play– April 22, 1899

A marriage license was issued this week to Joseph Kramer of River aux Vases and Martha Haynes of Minnith.

Mr. J. B. Ker, brother-in-law of Mr. Lawrence DuRocher of this city, died at his home at Prairie du Rocher of typhoid fever last week.

Died, in St. Louis, on Wednesday, April 19, 1899, John B. LaChance, beloved son of John and Jane LaChance, aged 14 years, 8 months and 15 days.

Mr. Francis L. Jokerst and wife went to Salem, Mo., Sunday to attend the marriage of Mr. George Jokerst and Miss Bertha Dent, which occurred Wednesday morning of this week.

Emile, the twenty year old son of Charles Johnson (colored) died in St. Louis on Tuesday of this week of consumption. The remains were brought to this city and interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Thursday afternoon.

Died in Fredericktown, Mo., Thursday afternoon, April 13, 1899, of consumption, Frank E. Bruce, aged 44 years. Mr. Bruce was born near Bismarck in St. Francois county, but has lived in this county for a number of years.  At the time of his death he was city collector. He leaves two sons, Edward and Harold Bruce. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the house. Interment in Catholic cemetery.–Fredericktown Democrat News.

Mr. George J. Jokerst, president of the Jokerst Manufacturing Company of St. Louis was married to Miss Bertha A. Dent of Salem, Mo., on Wednesday, April 19, 1899, by Father P. B. O’Loughlin. Mr. Frank Dent was groomsman and Miss Maud Boothby maid of honor. After the mass which followed the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Mary L. Dent. The bride’s family is one of the oldest in Salem.

The funeral of Mr. Joseph Meyer, late assessor of this county, who died on Friday of last week, took place from the Catholic church on Saturday morning after a High Mass for the repose of the soul had been sung by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Valle Spring and were accompanied to the grave by the members of Ste. Genevieve Branch Catholic Knights of America of which organization Mr. Meyer was a member. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss.

Zell News.

Mrs. David Huber was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at this place last week after a Requiem High Mass.

Mr. John Kiefer, died on Friday of last week after only a few days sickness. The death which came so suddenly to this young man is contributed to heart failure. He was a faithful Christian and well liked by all who knew him. The deceased leaves a wife and two small children to mourn the loss of a beloved husband and father. The bereaved family has the sympathy of this whole community. He was laid to rest last Sunday after High Mass. May he rest in peace.

Fair Play– April 29, 1899

Born, on Monday, April 24, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Grafton Rickard of this city, a daughter.

Born, on Tuesday, April 11th, to the wife of Mr. George N. Wilder of Harrisburg, Ark., a daughter.

The infant daughter of Louis White and wife died last Friday, April 21st. The remains were interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery Saturday.

DEATH OF FATHER HUTTLER.

Rev. Augustine Huttler, rector of Holy Ghost Parish, died in the Alexian Brothers’ Hospital at 12:30 o’clock Thursday morning, April 27th, 1899. Death was due to fever following a severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism.

Father Huttler was caught in the rain three weeks ago while making pastoral calls in his parish. At first there was a slight cold, which the priest thought he had permanently cured. It returned about the time the minister was subjected to another drenching.

Rheumatism followed this and became so severe that the sufferer was removed to the Alexian Brothers’ Hospital. When the rheumatic pains were relieved, the fever appeared, and the man’s constitution was not sufficiently strong to successfully combat the double affliction. It was known Wednesday that Fr. Huttler could not recover and the last rights of the Catholic faith were administered that evening.

After these the patient sank rapidly, dying shortly after midnight.

The dead priest was born Nov. 19, 1857, in Colmar, Germany. He prepared for the ministry in this country, and was ordained June 25, 1882, in St. Francis Wis., by Archbishop Heiss, for the St. Louis Diocese. He was made an assistant rector at Ste. Genevieve, Mo.

His logic, oratory and simple Christianity won him first attention and then the love of his people. He was asked to accept the rectorship of the Bloomsdale Parish in Ste. Genevieve County. He remained there a few years then took charge of the Weingarten Parish in the same county. He was at this duty when appointed rector of the Holy Ghost Parish in this city, June 13, 1896. His success in St. Louis was marked from first, and  his demise will be sincerely mourned throughout the church of this city.

The news of Father Huttler’s death was communicated to Mgr. Muehlsiepen Thursday morning, and by him reported to Archbishop Kain.

The funeral services will be held at Holy Ghost Church, probably Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Zell News.

The little daughter of Andrew Gremminger died last Saturday evening at the tender age of fourteen years.

Bloomsdale News.

Died, on April 24th, 1899, Mrs. Maggie Drury, wife of Theodore Drury, at the age of 24 years, one month and 14 days. She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery Sunday morning at 8 o’clock. May her soul rest in peace.

Fair Play– May 6, 1899

Cyril Lewis, (colored) fell and broke his leg while playing at school last week.

Born, on Sunday, April 30th, 1899, to the wife of Mr. William Ziegler of Oak Hill Farm, a daughter.

Mr. Anthony Weiler of Weingarten, father of Messrs. Joseph and Peter Weiler, died on Thursday afternoon, May 4, at the age of 84 years.

Sheriff Stranghan, in company with Will Naumann, will leave for Jefferson City tomorrow, having in charge Jesse Clark, who was sentenced at circuit court last week to five years in the penitentiary for burglary.

Died, in this city, of bronchitis, on Friday, April 28, 1899, Gilman Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frichette, aged eight months. The remains were interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery Saturday afternoon.

Mr. Henry Eckert, who died at his home at Zell on April 29th, was born April 1, 1861. He was married to Mary Huber on November 20, 1888, and leaves a wife and four children, two boys and two girls, to mourn his loss. He was a son of Mr. Anton Eckert, who lives six miles from town on the Plank Road. Mr. Eckert has been singularly unfortunate, having lost three grown children in the past year. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Zell on Monday, May 1st.

Death of Freddie Rimboch.

Nicholas Frederick, son of Ralph and Lucy Rimboch of Minnith, Mo., died of spinal meningitis at 12:10 o’clock Thursday morning, April 27, 1899. He was born Sept. 28, 1897. The remains were interred in the Minnith cemetery.

Murdered His Benefactor.

St. Mary’s, Mo., April 28–Edward Harr, a young farmer living near here, was shot and instantly killed at his home this morning by Gus Hagen. Harr was an industrious farmer, and through his kindness Hagen was permitted to make his home at the Harr farm, performing small duties about the place in payment for board.  Harr became suspicious of Hagan’s actions, and this morning gave the latter orders to leave. A quarrel resulted, and Hagen secured Harr’s revolver and awaited him in the yard, and when he appeared shot him twice in the breast. The murderer was arrested, and will be lodged in jail at Perryville, Mo.–Globe Democrat.

Zell News.

Henry Eckert died of pneumonia last Saturday night at about ten o’clock, at the age of thirty-eight years. The deceased had a severe attack of pneumonia from which he had recovered about a month previous to a second attack of the same sickness, from which he was too weak to recover. He was out in the field working when a little rain shower came upon him before he reached shelter, and to this the second case of pneumonia is contributed. The deceased leaves a wife, four children and an aged father and mother to mourn the loss of a dear husband, father and son. He was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery here last Monday. The sympathy of this whole community is extended to the bereaved family. May he rest in peace.

Fair Play– May 13, 1899

Mr. Edmond J. Bordot (illegible) of this city was married at Salisbury, Mo., to Miss Matilda Snider of that place on Tuesday, May 2, 1899, Rev. J. Henness officiating. The young couple have returned to Ste. Genevieve where they will make their home.

Zell News.

Fred Geer is employed by Jacob & Wolk to work in their blacksmith shop. He is a professional blacksmith.

Weingarten News.

The funeral of Mr. Anton Weiler, which occurred here last Saturday, was the largest of many years.

MARRIED, at the priest’s residence by Rev. C. L. van Tourenhout on Sunday, May  7, 1899, Mr. Walter D. Koehler and Miss Pauline Glaser, both of this city. The young couple took passage on the steamer Cherokee for St. Louis Sunday evening on a short bridal tour and will reside in the future in their new home in Ste. Genevieve.

The Cruiser Nashville, the gunboat that fired the first shot in the Spanish-American war, passed up here on her way to St. Louis Tuesday afternoon at five o’clock. She was perceded by the tug W. H. Grapevine. A large number of our citizens visited Little Rock landing to view the boat and she was greeted with several salutes by Superintendent Crane of the Government Quarry. She will remain in St. Louis several days.

Ulam Items.

While out squirrel hunting recently Mr. Ed. Roper’s gun was accidentally discharged, instantly killing his son.

Born, on April 27, to Mrs. George Kelly, a bouncing boy.

Fair Play– May 20, 1899

Joseph Geiler, who has been confined to his bed for some time in St. Louis with spinal meningitis, arrived her last Friday to spend some time with his folks.

A telegram was received here from St. Louis Thursday announcing the death of Mary, wife of William Buehler of that city, who died of spinal meningitis. Mrs. Pauline and Mrs. Joseph Buehler departed for the city on the Columbia Thursday evening to attend the funeral.

The gun-boat Nashville passed here on her way south Monday afternoon at two o’clock. On her way down she stopped at Crystal City, Chester and other points where she was viewed by many people. Her commander, Captain Maynard, telegraphed to Mayor Dantz that he was sorry he could not sop at Ste. Genevieve. Nobody asked him to do so.

In Memoriam.

John B., son of John and Jane LaChance, nee Pittmann, formerly of Ste. Genevieve, but now of St. Louis, was taken away on the 19th of April. Had he lived until August 14th, Jonnie would have been 15 years old. Why God took the pride and helper of his parents and brothers away is something that those who are left here cannot say. But we  bow heads and hearts to Him from whom all blessing and sorrows flow, for I am sure He knows best.

Fair Play– May 27, 1899

August Scherer, who served as a private in Troupe C, 8th Missouri Calvary, was mustered out in New York on May 15th and arrived here last Saturday to visit his folks. His Company has been in Cuba for the past six months.

Mr. William F. Nalle died at his home at Fredericktown on Saturday, May 20, at the age of 37 years and 10 months. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Fredericktown on Sunday afternoon at four o’clock. The deceased leaves a wife, formerly Miss Marie Valle of this city, and one son, Bert, aged nine years.

Mrs. Fred Laclede departed for St. Louis last Sunday for the purpose of entering her son, Pierre, in the baby show being held at the Colliseum this week. Tuesday’s Republic has this to say:

“A baby with a big genealogical tree has been entered in the show in the personage of Pierre Laclede, the child of F. C. Laclede. He is the sixth in line from the founder of St. Louis. The child’s ancestry includes such names as Jean Pierre Menard, father of Pierre Menard, found of Kaskaskia, and first Lieutenant Governor of Illinois; Francois Valle, Lieutenant Commander under the Spanish dominion at Ste. Genevieve and other posts; Raphael St. Gemme of a French family of Beauvais, Picardy, France, who helped to defeat Bradock. and Cyril Gregoire of the family of Valence; Dauphiny who fled from France because he was a revolutionist, and made his way to Ste. Genevieve. The baby’s great grandparents were Francis and Berenice Choteau, the first white settlers to locate at Kansas City, in 1820”

“Just enter him as Pierre Laclede on his merits,” said the father to Mrs. Doctor T. G. Comstock, the president of the society, “as a husky young American, 15 months old, good to look at, quite bright, of 30 pound weight, uncommonly well proportioned for his age and having numerous other attributes too numerous to mention.

Died, of spinal meningitis, at her parent’s residence in St. Mary’s, on Tuesday, May 23, Edna, the twelve year old daughter of Dr. Roberts. The remains were interred on Wednesday.

Died, in St. Louis, on Thursday, May 18th, 1899, after a short illness, Mary, the beloved wife of Wm. Buehler, at the age of 26 years and ten months. The funeral took place on Saturday, May 20th.

Joseph H. Shaw and Martin Thomure, formerly of Ste. Genevieve, arrived in this city last Thursday on their way back from a trip down the river as for as  Memphis. They traveled in a nice slooped rigged yacht, named “The Tomboy,” 25 foot long, which they got in Memphis in exchange for their houseboat.

There were four of the boys in the original party but Robert Lambert left them at Hickman, Ky, and returned to Cape Girardeau, sojourning for about a month with Rudy Hahn at the Prescott House last December. Another of the party, Tom Mathis, dropped off at Caruthersville and is at Bloomfield painting. Martin Thomure went to St. Louis from this city on the Grey Eagle last Saturday and Joe Shaw will leave some day this week along in the “Tomboy.” He is stopping at the Prescott House.

The young men had an enjoyable time since they set out on the 9th of October last, hunting game at their various stopping places. They killed lots of small game, such as rabbits, squirrels, quail, ducks and turkeys, besides recruiting their health considerably, which was the main object of their trip.–Cape Girardeau Gazette.

Fair Play– June 3, 1899

Mr. Nicholas Faust and MIss Mary Hogenmiller of near Prairie du Rocher were married in that town at the priest’s residence by Rev. Father Krewett on Tuesday morning, May 30, at nine o’clock. Mr. John W. Shaw and wife, Mr. Louis Boyce and wife and Mrs. George Beckermann of this city attended the wedding.

A man giving the name of Wm. Wells forged a school warrant on the Boyer School District for $12 last week, collected the money and skipped out. He also obtained a warrant on another school district near town for $14.40 and succeeded in cashing it. He claimed he was representing a slate house and made contracts to sell blackboards to school districts. We understand he also left without paying his livery and board bill.

Born, on Monday, May 29, 1899, to the wife of Mr. William Colgan of this city, a son.

While Joseph Hauck and his wife were visiting last Sunday evening some thief broke into their house and stole $17 in paper money from the wardrobe.

Francis Joseph, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Edwards of this city, died on Saturday of last week. The remains were taken to Union township for interment last Sunday.

Fair Play– June 10, 1899

A frame house, the property of Mr. Anton Samson, and occupied by Miss Constance Mangin, caught fire yesterday morning about ten o’clock and was partially destroyed. The engine did good work as usual, saving the surrounding buildings. No one knows how the fire started as Miss Mangin was at church at the time. Very few of the household goods were saved. There was no insurance on the building.

On or after the first of July we will have a daily mail between Ste. Genevieve and Farmington and also between Ste. Genevieve and River aux Vases.

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Henry Roy and Mollie Moser of Ste. Genevieve; A.M. Dudley of Flat River and Sarah C. McClenahan of Farmington; David Drury of Danby and Lydon Long (or Lang-difficult to read) of Kinsey.

Mr. Joseph Sucher died at his h ome in Red Bud, Ill., on Tuesday, June 6th, 1899, at the age of 53 years, 8 months and 13 days, after an illness of eleven weeks. The deceased was a brother of Anton and Felix Sucher of this city.

Wm. Ates was arrested in this city last Friday on information of Sheriff Goekle of Cape Girardeau county who had a warrant charging Ates with assault on his father-in-law last Christmas Eve. The sheriff arrived here on the steamer Gray Eagle last Sunday and departed with his prisoner Monday night for Cape Girardeau.

Ulam News.

Mr.  Bede Voelker of whom we made mention in our last items of having sold his store at Curreville, Cape county, Mo, and was seeking another location either in this or some of the neighboring counties has changed his mind and will start for the State of Oregon in a few days where he may engage in business.

Fair Play– June 17, 1899

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Roth died on Tuesday of this week.

Born, on Friday, June 16th, to the wife of Mr. Henry Moreau of this city, a daughter.

Born, on Sunday, June 11, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Felix Bogy of this city, a daughter.

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. Joseph Seitz of this city on Sunday, June 12, 1899.

Sheriff Straughan, Joseph Vorst, Will Sexauer and Henry Siebert went to Jackson by land last Wednesday to witness the hanging of a woman by the name of Headrick who was convicted of murdering a farmer by the name of Lail near Jackson a year or so ago. The execution took place Thursday.

Fair Play– June 24, 1899–no vital records

Fair Play– July 1, 1899

Dr. A. G. Meyer sailed from New York for Europe Wednesday to remain two years in Germany completing his medical studies.

Frank B. Callaway was convicted in St. Louis Wednesday of murder in the first degree for the killing of his wife in that city on the 10th of April.

Born, on Saturday, June 24th, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Clemens Heiserer of New Bremen, twins, both boys. One of the babies died the following day.

Mr. William Swearingen of Union township, this county, who has been attending a medical college in St. Louis, visited Sheriff Strughan’s family in Ste. Genevieve this week.

The body of Albert Boyer, fifty years of age, formerly of this city, was found in the Compton Hill reservoir, St. Louis, on Monday. An inquest was held on Wednesday and the coroner’s jury brought in a verdict of suicide by drowning.  The remains were interred in the cemetery in that city.

Dr. C. F. Carssow returned from his western trip last Monday  night, much improved in health. The doctor while out west passed an examination in the State of Idaho and will return in three weeks to practice his profession in that state.

Minnith News.

The board of directors of this (Minnith school) have chosen Miss Dora Lalumondier, who lives in the vicinity of Staabtown to teach their school the coming year. The young lady has had considerable experience in the school room considering her age, and as a teacher has been very successful.

Miss Louise Dougherty of Festus, Jefferson county, Mo., who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. B. S. Pratte, for the past two weeks, returned to her home last Sunday. Miss Dougherty is quite an accomplished musician; she entertained her friends and relatives with many fine selections at the organ with ease and grace.

Fair Play– July 8, 1899

Died, at her residence at Bloomsdale, on Tuesday, July 4, 1899, at 11 o’clock P.M., Mrs. Henry Morice, aged 41 years and 8 months. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Bloomsdale on Wednesday afternoon at five o’clock, Rev. Father Kreshter officiating at the funeral ceremonies. The deceased leaves a husband and seven children, four girls and three boys, to mourn her loss.

Henry Okenfuss has purchased the Dr. Carssow property now occupied by Sam Hart as a general merchandise store and residence and is having a glass front placed in the store building. He paid $1500 for the property.

Born, on Friday, July 7, 1899, to the wife of Mr. James Doolen of this city, twins, both boys.

Joseph C. Pratte sold his personal property at his home near St. Mary’s last Saturday and will move his family to this city next week to reside here in the future. They will occupy the Dr. Cox house on Merchant street.

Fair Play– July 15, 1899

Ulam Items.

Chris Hand of near Ulam has purchased the farm adjoining his own of Robert Danielly. Consideration $1,700.  Robert will locate in Kane, Illinois.

Fritz Pfeifer, the blacksmith at Ulam had the misfortune to lose his fifteen months’ old child of spinal trouble.

Joe Boland died of consumption on Wednesday, July 12th, at 10 P.M.

Zell News.

The youngest child of Meinrod Schilly died last Wednesday morning at the age of about one year. The burial took place in our Catholic cemetery on the following day. (end)

Dr. C. F. Carssow and son Ulysses departed for Moscow, Idaho, last Sunday where the doctor will locate to practice his profession.

Walter Operle, who has acted as operator for the Ste. Genevieve Telegraph Line for several years past, departed for DeLassus last Monday, to accept a position in the Western Union Telegraph office at that place.

In a general mix up at Siebert’s saloon last Sunday Joseph Burle was shot through the hand with a ball from a pistol in the hand of Ed. Biggs. During the fight Biggs drew his gun and Burle grabbed it with his hand with the above results. Biggs was arrested that night and lodged in jail and next day plead guilty of carrying concealed weapons and was sentenced to ten days in the county jail.

Fair Play– July 22, 1899

Born, on Monday, July 17th, 1899, to the wife of Dr. J. B. Roberts of this city, a son.

The body of Joseph C. Hebenschmidt, 15 years of age, was found in the river at this place last Saturday. Young Hebenschmidt was drowned while bathing in the Mississippi at St. Louis and, after an inquest was held over the remains, they were shipped to St. Louis for interment.

Frank Callaway of Fredericktown, who murdered his wife in St. Louis last, April, has been sentenced to be hanged in that city on August 22nd.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Emile Geiter died on Sunday, July 15th. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery Monday.

Fair Play– July 29, 1899

Born, on Wednesday, July 26, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Frank J. A. Ernst of this city, a daughter.

MARRIED, on Tuesday, July 25, by Probate Judge Bogy, Mr. August A. Roth and Miss Annie Brown, both of Ste. Genevieve.

Messrs. Paul L. Lempke and William W. Wilder attended the funeral of Mr. Kossuth Weber at Farmington Monday. Mr. Weber died at his home in that city on Saturday, July 22, of apoplexy, at the age of 45 years.

Mr. Frank E. Jenny and Miss Effie Thomure of this city were married by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout on Monday, July 24, 1899, at 5:30 P M.  Ed Boverie acted as groomsman and Miss Ella Jenny was bridesmaid.

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Frank E. Jenny and Effie Thomure of this city, Alvin Menschke of St. Louis and Mary E. Williams of Ste. Genevieve and to August A. Roth and Annie Brown, both of Ste. Genevieve.

Jefferson county has changed the order of things. Charles D. Lynch has brought suit against Miss E. Williams for breach of promise to marry him. He avers that she promised to marry him as long ago as August 10, 1891, and that she still refuses to fulfill her contract. He asks damages in the sum of $5,000 and has employed Sam Byrnes to represent him in court.

Fair Play– August 5, 1899

Born,  on Monday, July 31, 1899, to the wife of Mr. George H. Operley of this city, a son.

During the thunder storm Friday, lightning struck a straw stack on the farm of Zyriac Wipfler and set it afire, burning it completely to the ground.

Miss Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Schuchert, formerly of Ste. Genevieve, but now of Cape Girardeau, and Holman S. Dean of the same place, were married at Red Bud, Ill., on Wednesday morning, July 19th.

Mrs. Charles Winston, formerly Miss Rosie Armbruster, died in this city on Tuesday, August 1, 1899, of typhoid fever, at the age of 20 years, after an illness of only one week. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on Thursday morning after a mass had been said for the repose of the soul by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout. The deceased leaves a husband and one child, only six months of age. Mr. Winston has the sympathy of the community in his sad loss.

Fair Play– August 12, 1899

Mrs. Wm. Roth died at her home on Moreau’s Island last Sunday, August 6th.

Born, on Thursday, Aug. 3, to the wife of Mr. Chas. Burgert, a son.

Born, on Monday, August 7th, to Mrs. Francis Govreau, twins–a girl and a boy.

A marriage license was issued last Friday to John B. Sewald and Veronica Roth of Kinsey.

The wife of Adam Buenniger died at her home at Kinsey on July 31st.

MARRIED, in this city, on Saturday, August 5, 1899, by Probate Judge Jno. L. Bogy, Mr. James P. Flemming of East St. Louis and Miss Emily Guittar of Jonca.

During the thunder storm last Wednesday afternoon lightning struck and instantly killed a horse and mule belonging to John Schaefer on Lux’s bar opposite town.

We are pleased to learn that Alvin Straughan, brother of Sheriff Thomas Straughan of this city, has been promoted to be a sargeant on the St. Louis police force.

Mr. F. J. Bequette of Bloomfield, Mo, formerly a resident of our city, has opened a photograph gallery in the Frank Brugers building on 3rd street and invites his friends to call and see him.

Edward, the sixteen year old son of Mr. Seraphin Donze, was accidentally shot by his younger brother while squirrel hunting last Saturday. Fifty-eight shots entered his arm and side, but we are pleased to state that the young man is now out of danger.

DIED,

At her home in Ste. Genevieve, Mo, August 7th, 1899, Mrs. Mary M. Rozier, relict of the lamented General Firmin A. Rozier, who preceded her to the grave February 11, 1897, and whom she now joins in heavenly rest. She was the daughter of John B. Valle, Jr., who was a leading member of the noted mercantile firm of Menard & Valle, which did an extensive, lucrative business years ago in Ste. Genevieve, in connection with John Jacob Astor of New York City, and Pierre Chouteau of the American Fur Company in St. Louis city. She was born February 12, 1831, at Little Rock, now the steamboat landing for this town, the property being then owned by her father; and the residence where she came into the world, with its large porch in front, still exists in good repair, located at the brow of the hill, and is now owned by Mr. Andrew Wilder. Her mother was Pelagie nee Janis, the second wife of John B. Valle, Jr., who, after the decease of his first wife, Marie Louise, also nee Janis, married Pelagie, her sister. Of the issue from the first marriage were Jules, Zoe and Louise, of whom Zoe, the estimable widow of Francis C. Rozier, deceased, only survives, while Mary M. blessed the second union.  Her ancestry, on both sides of her father and mother, was of the most distinguished in the French settlement of America, and were among the first to plant civilization and the cross on the west bank of the great Mississippi River, and to found and name the town of Ste. Genevieve.

The church bell of Ste. Genevieve has never tolled in sadder tones than when it tolled on the morning of August 7th, 1899, the death of Mrs. Mary M. Rozier; for the whole community felt that death had taken from us an ornament of the social circle, a true mother and friend, known by all for her intelligence, her kindness, her great religious piety and charity. She died with the consolations of the Roman Catholic Church of which she was an exemplary member, and has left behind worthy children, three sons and three daughters, and grand-children, together with a loving sister, and may God comfort them as they mourn the loss of that priceless jewel which constitutes a good mother and sister.

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Hettie Manning, nee Grayson, died of hemorrhage at her home in St. Louis, June 24, 1899, at the age of 23 years, 5 months and 27 days. She married Allen Manning, December 15, 1896. Two children blessed this union. Deceased leaves a husband, one child, a father, mother, brothers, sisters and many friends of mourn her loss. She professed religion at the age of 16 years and lived a devoted Christian until the time of her death. Before she died she realized that she was soon going to try the realities of an unknown world, still she did not fear death and a few hours before she breathed her last she called her husband and two sisters to her bedside and kissed them good-bye, and while she lay upon her bed with only a few more breathes of this life to breathe, she began to sing in a very strong voice: “Tell mother that I love her just as I did years  ago.”

Fair Play– August 19, 1899

A marriage license was issued this week to John Graff and Miss Josephine Otte of St. Mary’s.

A son was born to the wife of Mr. William Oberle of this city on Wednesday, August 16, 1899.

Frank, the nineteen months’ old son of Captain Baxter and wife died at their home in St. Louis on Wednesday, August 16th.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trautman died at the home of its parents on Saturday, August 12th, 1899. The remains were interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock.

A man giving the name of Diekman stole a horse and buggy from Rev. John Wood of Farmington last Saturday and traded the horse the following day to Constable Knoke of Bremen, Ill., getting $3.00 to boot. Sheriff Straughan went to Chester Wednesday and recovered the stolen horse from Knoke, who is now minus his own horse and $3.00 in cash.

Zell News.

The one year old daughter of Reinhard Stuppy died of summer complaint last week.

Fair Play– August 26, 1899

Mr. Pius Palmer died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Xavier Bauman, near Bremen, nine miles from Ste. Genevieve, on Monday afternoon, August 21, 1899, at the age of eighty-two years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Bremen Tuesday morning.

In the Wednesday’s St. Louis paper appeared the marriage license of Fred. Scherer of New Orleans and Mary Papin of Ste. Genevieve.

Born, on Monday, August 21, to the wife of Mr. George O. Kempf of St. Louis, a son.

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. James Moore on Thursday, August 17th.

Born, on Tuesday, August 22, to the wife of Mr. Frank Burgert, a daughter.

Circuit Clerk Rigdon issued the following marriage licenses this week; Andrew J. Mead and Mary J. Mattingly of St. Mary’s, Eli Janis and Mary M. Loida of Lawrenceton, George Gremminger of Zell and Theresa Trautman of Bloomsdale, and Henry Arnold of Ste. Genevieve and Mary A. K. Friedman of St. Mary’s.

The ninth annual reunion of the Old Settlers Historical Society, of Randolph County, Ill, held at the Chester Fair Grounds last week was a grand and successful affair. Samuel Alexander Mann, of Preston, aged 85 years, was the oldest person in attendance who was born in that county. Among the interesting relics exhibited was a keystone taken from the first church in Kaskaskia, and also the historical old bell which was presented by King Louis of France to his loyal subjects in Kaskaskia in 1741.

Last Tuesday, August 22nd, the new church at Caldwell, one mile south of New Bremen, was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Ten months ago His Grace, the Archbishop of St. Louis, commissioned the Rev. M. Bahr to form a new parish. Mr. Caldwell donated the land and by the generosity of the people of Ste. Genevieve, Father Bahr was enabled to erect a substantial parochial residence and a very serviceable church. The parish of St. Mary’s gave the altar and a benefactor a new bell. Others gave the necessary altar linens and sacred vestments, so that all was in readiness for the dedication last Tuesday.

The dedication ceremony was performed by the Right Rev. Mgr. H. Muehlsiepen V. G. After the dedication the new bell was blessed. The solemn Highmass was sung by the Rev. C. Schlefers of Lawrenceton, assisted by Rev. J. Muehlsiepen as deacon and the Rev. C. Krewet of Prairie du Rocher as subdeacon. The Vicar General addressed the congregation in German after which the Rev. C. L. van Tourenhout delivered a short address in English. After the benediction of the Blessed Sacrament had been given the congregation dispersed to the picnic grounds. The picnic in aid of the new parish was well arranged, largely attended and a pronounced success. The receipts were quite satisfactory. It is to be hoped that the new church at Caldwell which was started so auspiciously will prosper and develop into a large and prosperous community.

Zell News.

Dud. McLain is painting for Henry Huck, Sr. Mr. McLain has gained a reputation for being a mechanic in the art of painting.

Jos. Kraeger, our wagon-maker, has returned from Farmington and is again working for Jos. Jacob.

Fair Play– September 2, 1899

Mr. John A. Bellissime, formerly a resident of this city, died at his home in St. Louis on Thursday, August 24th, aged 74 years.

The infant child of Mr. George Brown of Moreau’s Island died last Thursday. The remains were interred Friday in the cemetery in this city.

Robert, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flynn, died at the home of his parents in St. Louis  on Thursday, August 24, 1899, aged 1 year and 2 months.

Wm. Rhyan, who was sent to the Reform School at Boonville, for an assault committed on John Gegg of Coffman, has been released from that institution.

Dora, daughter of Mrs. Josephine Crump, had her leg broken by being kicked by a mule last Thursday.

We are sorry to learn that Rev. Father M. Bahr, who has been in St. Louis under surgical treatment, is dangerously ill.

The house of Mr. Louis Lux, Sr., on Lux’s Island, opposite town, was burned to the ground Monday night and all the contents were destroyed. It is not known how the fire originated.

Born.

On Friday, August 25th, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Frank Beauchamp of this city, a son.

On Saturday, Aug. 26, to the wife of Mr. Thomas Brugers of this city, a daughter.

On Saturday, Aug. 26, to the wife of Mr. August LaChance of this city, a son.

On Sunday, Aug. 27, to the wife of Mr. Peter Hipes of this city, a son.

On Friday, September 1, 1899, to the wife of Seph. Morice, a daughter.

On Friday, Aug. 25, to the wife of Mr. Alfred Amoreaux (colored) of this city, a daughter.

Minnith News.

A boy was born to the wife of Mr. August Nanny one day this week.

Mrs. Sarah Griffard died of measles on Aug. 30th. The remains were interred in the Minnith cemetery Thursday.

Fair Play– September 9, 1899

A marriage license was issued Saturday to Albert Otte and Miss Lizzie Hurst.

Born, on Thursday, September 7, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Anthony Bahr of this city, a daughter.

MARRIED, at the Catholic Church at Bloomsdale on Tuesday, September 5, 1899, Miss Theresa Trautman and Mr. George L. Gremminger.

Mr. Louis Griffard of River aux Vases died at his daughter’s residence in Perry county on Saturday, September 2nd. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Perryville on Sunday.

Miss Odile Valle Layton, formerly of St. Mary’s and Mr. Frank D. Healy were married at St. Kevin’s Church in St. Louis on Wednesday, September 6th.

Cards are out announcing the coming marriage of Miss Anges Marie Brislin of St. Louis and Mr. Fred LaGrave, formerly of this city. The marriage will take place at St. Bridget’s Church, St. Louis, on Thursday afternoon, September 14, at 5 o’clock.

Died, of typhoid fever, in this city, on Sunday, September 3, 1899, Bennie, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis LaFleur, at the age of 9 months and 8 days.

The widow of the late Titus LaGrand (colored,) better known as “Aunt Patty,” died at the county poor farm on Tuesday, September 5, 1899. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Wednesday afternoon.

From last Sunday’s St. Louis papers we learn that a marriage license was issued to Miss Victoria S. Gegg of Ste. Genevieve and Lemuel G. Staley of St. Louis.

Zell News.

A son was born to the wife of Se?? Figgi one day last week.

George Gremminger of this place was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Theresa Trautmann of Bloomsdale at that place last Tuesday.

Fair Play– September 15, 1899

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Vincent Schwent on the 13th inst.

Born, on Thursday, September (illegible), 1899, to the wife of Mr. John Grieshaber of this city, a son.

Born, on Wednesday, September 13, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Henry Eichenlaub of this city, a son.

A marriage license was issued this week to Augusta P. Kohm of Ste. Genevieve and Geo. Schock of St. Louis.

Joseph Giesler has resigned his position as bar keeper at Baumstark’s saloon and we understand he intends to open a general merchandise store at Bremen.

Mrs. Richard Schultz departed for St. Louis this week to attend the marriage of her son Henry to Miss Mable Falk. They were married in that city on Tuesday of this week.

Died, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Bain, in this city, on Tuesday, September 12, 1899, at noon, of bronchial troubles, Mrs. Mary Harvey, aged 72 years. The remains were taken to Saline Township and interred in the Pleasant Hill cemetery on Wednesday.

Mr. Theodore Carron of Bloomsdale informs us that he has bought a butcher shop at Flat River and will move there in a couple of weeks. He will have a sale at his place on Saturday, September 23rd, notice of which is published elsewhere in this issue.

Mrs. Leon Jokerst and family left for St. Louis last Sunday where they will make their future home. Mr. Jokerst will remain here until his business affairs are settled. They will have a sale of their personal property today.

Fair Play– September 22, 1899

MARRIED, at the Catholic Church in this city on Tuesday, September 19th, 1899, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Miss Augusta B. Kohm of this city and Mr. Geo. Schock of St. Louis.

Mrs. Emile Thomure, formerly of this city, died at her home at Festus on Sunday, September 17, 1899, after an illness of more than one year. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Festus on Tuesday of this week.

Departed this life on Sunday, September 17th, at midnight, of bilious fever and inflammation of the stomach Charles F. Fitzkam, after an illness of four weeks, during which time all medical aid possible was tried but seemed of no avail. Mr. Fitzkam was born in Baden Baden, Germany, February 15, 1834. At the age of 6 years he emigrated to this country with his parents and settled in Zell, four miles from town. On the 27th day of November, 1878, he was united in the holy bounds of matrimony to Miss Virginia Panchot, who survives him to grieve his sad demise. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Tuesday. R. I. P.

Miss Libbie LeCompte of St. Louis and Dr. R. W. Lanning of this city were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Sacred Heart Church, St. Louis, on Tuesday afternoon, September 19th, at 2:30 o’clock.  Rev. Father James McCabe performed the ceremony. the bridal couple arrived here on the steamer Cherokee Tuesday night and have gone to housekeeping at the Doctor’s residence on 3rd street. The Fair Play offers congratulations.

Fair Play– September 30, 1899

Mr. Gottlieb Rehm went to Hermann, Mo., this week to look at a ferry boat which he will probably purchase and run from Little Rock landing to the Illinois shore.

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Rosemore Rudloff and Miss Gussie Roth, both of St. Mary’s; to Charles Senfert and Miss Mary Linderer of Ste. Genevieve, and to William H. Roth of St. Mary’s and Miss Dora M. Perry of Coffman.

Mr. Louis Rozier and son Joseph of DeSoto spent several days of this week with Ste. Genevieve relatives. Joe has recently returned from Alaska, where he has been for the past eighteen months. He expresses himself as well pleased with that country and will probably return soon.

MARRIED, in this city, by Probate Judge John L. Bogy, on Tuesday, September 26th, 1899, Mr. Rosemore Rudloff and Miss Gussie Roth, both of St. Mary’s.

The house of Mr. Henry Thomure, who lives near Minnith, was entirely destroyed by fire on Wednesday of this week. None of the contents were saved and we learn that no insurance was carried on house or contents.

Mr. Joseph Vaeth this week purchased the house and lot of Mrs. Lavinio Bozler on Fourth street for the sum of $4000. Mr. Vaeth has decided to go out of the saloon business and has about made arrangements to sell his stock of liquors, cigars, etc, to Charles W. Meyer and Will Sexauer. If the deal is made these gentlemen will take charge of the saloon during the month of November. Mr. Vaeth, we understand, will have a building erected on the south west corner of the lot he recently purchased and open a grocery store in the spring.

Gone to Rest.

Mrs. Mary Stoker, aged 92 years died Sunday night at the home of her son-in-law, Jos. Huck in Salisbury, of old age. Deceased was born in Alsace, France and came to this country 45 years ago, locating at Ste. Genevieve where she soon became known as a most excellent woman and a devoted Catholic who lived true to her conviction and made many friends. In 1882 she removed to Charlton and made her home with Mr. Huck. She was a good Christian woman who leaves behind many relatives and friends who will stop to shed a tear when they hear the news of her passing away. Father Hennser conducted funeral services Tuesday morning in the presence of a large concourse of friends at the Catholic church. The remains were placed to rest in the Salisbury cemetery.

Fair Play– October 7, 1899

A son was born to the wife of Mr. B. M. Thomure of this city on Sunday, October 1st, 1899.

Born, on Wednesday, October 4th, 1899, to the wife of Mr. John Okenfuss of this city, a son.

Born, on Tuesday, October 3, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Evariste Strassburg of this city, a son.

MARRIED, at the Catholic Church during mass, on Tuesday morning, October 3, 1899, by Rev. C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. John Roussin and Miss Louise Ehe.

Mr. Charles Seufert and Miss Mary Linderer were married at the Catholic church in this city by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout on Thursday, October 5th.

John Randalls, colored, died at the county farm on Sunday, October 1st. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Monday afternoon.

Rev. Fathers. C. L. van Tourenhout and M. Bahr visited Rev. Father Krewett at Prairie du Rocher Tuesday. Father Krewett will soon leave Prairie du Rocher to take charge of the parish at Waterloo, Ill.

Mr. Edward Singley died suddenly of paralysis on Wednesday night, October 4th, at 11 o’clock. Mr. Singley was stricken while at work at the government quarry on Wednesday and was brought to his home in town where he died as above stated. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Valle Spring on Friday morning. He leaves a wife and two young children to mourn his loss.

At a meeting of our citizens at the Court House last Saturday for the purpose of having the new insane asylum located at this place, it was decided to send Mr. John B. Caldwell to Jefferson City to consult with the commissioners, (illegible) are to select the location. r. Caldwell returned home Wednesday and informs us that the commissioners have promised to visit Ste. Genevieve and see what advantages we can offer before selecting a sight elsewhere.

Mrs. Gus Lotz of Desloge died last Friday morning from a dose of carbolic acid. Indications say the “Search Light,” all point to the poison being administered by her own hand, although no cause can be given which would lead to such rash action.  As soon as her husband discovered what she had done he called in Dr. Turley who used all the antidotes obtainable at such an hour in the morning (4:30), but without avail, and she died about twenty minutes after the Doctor’s arrival.–Farmington Times.

Mrs. Felicite Jane Baltz, wife of Philip G. Baltz and eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Tillman of Libertyville, this county, died at her home, 1237 Temple Place, St. Louis, last Thursday of ureamia, aged 22 year and 9 months.  Mrs. Baltz was well and favorable known here as Miss Cita Tillman, and it was a great shock to her many friends to hear of her sad death. She and her infant child were buried at Libertyville Saturday. Her funeral was attended by her many relatives and friends. The floral offerings were many and profuse.–Farmington Times.

Fair Play– October 14, 1899

Born, on Wednesday, October 4th, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Jos. B. Bahr, a son.

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Felix Valeroy of this city on Wednesday, October 11th.

A marriage license was issued this week to Andrew B. Baumann, Jr., and Miss Emily Lipp of River aux Vases.

Mr. Louis Straube, brother of Mrs. Bertha Doerge, died at his home in Los Angeles, California, on September 17th.

Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boland, died at Minnith, Mo., recently, of congestive chills, at the age of two years.

Mr. Frederick Petrequin died at his home one mile from Ste. Genevieve, of hernia, on Sunday, October 8, 1899, at the age of 71 years and eight months. The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery on Tuesday morning at ten o’clock after funeral services had been held at the Lutheran Church by Rev. Edmund Bureggemann.  Mr. Petrequin was born in France on February 13, 1852. He leaves a wife and six children, four sons and two daughters, to mourn his loss. R. I. P.

Zell News.

A child was born to the wife of John Figgi a few days ago.

Fair Play– October 21, 1899

On Wednesday night of last week at a dance given at the residence of John B. Hermann near Coffman, Arthur Boyd was hit on the head with a club in the hands of Andrew Vogt. Mr. Boyd died the following Sunday.

Born, on Tuesday, October 17, 1899, to the wife of Felix LeClere (colored) a daughter.

Born, on Thursday, October 19, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Frank Roulette of this city, a daughter.

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. Columbus Abernathy of this city on Tuesday, October 17th, 1899.

From Wednesday’s Globe-Democrat we learn that a marriage license was issued to Valentine Siebert of 3049 South Broadway, St. Louis, and Mary Boillot of Ste. Genevieve.

Minnith News.

The two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Boland which died suddenly several days ago was supposed to have been bitten by a mad dog.

IN MEMORIAM.

Charles F. Fitzkam, the subject of this sketch, was born in Baden, Germany, February 15, 1834, and died at his residence three miles west of Ste. Genevieve, September 18, 1899, aged 64 years, 6 months and 2 days.

At the age of 6 years he emigrated to this country and settled one mile west of where he died. His father died when young Fitzkam was 17 years of age, he being the eldest son, the care of the entire family, consisting of his mother, seven sisters and two brothers, were thrown upon his hands and he unflinchingly performed the arduous task thus devolved upon him with the utmost patience and fortitude and without a murmer, for twelve long years.  As the younger children were then able to support themselves and mother, he concluded to see a better location in some other part of the country. He first went to California where he remained for some time, and not being content to make that his future home, he visited some of the northern and eastern states, and finally landed in Scott county, Missouri.

After working for some time there he returned to the home of his boyhood days near Ste. Genevieve, where, three years later, he was united in matrimony to Miss Virginia Panchot with whom he lived until his death. A striking coincident in connection with the two families thus united is, there were seven sisters and three brothers in each and one of the seven sisters in each family became a nun.

Mr. Fitzkam was a devout Catholic and lived and died a consistent member of that church. He was a helpless invalid for sixteen years and died with inflamation of the bowels. No children were born at this union. His devoted wife spent the most of her time during the last sixteen years of his life at his bedside ministering to his wants and comforting and consoling him.

The tine for final separation came and he took his departure for the unknown world beyond the river of death to realize that fullness of hope enjoyed by none but the true and faithful followers of the Savior of mankind.

(editorial of the death not transcribed).

Mr. Reuben T. Burnett died at his home near Charleston, Mo., on Sunday, October 15, 1899, at the age of 59 years.

Mr. Burnett had been in poor health and some time ago came to Ste. Genevieve on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Paul Lempke. While here, he recovered his health rapidly and gained fifteen pounds in weight during his stay. He departed for his home near Charlestom about two weeks ago and soon after contracted typhoid pneumonia from which he died on the day above stated.

The deceased, who was formerly a resident of this county, was a loving husband and father, generous and honest to a fault, a hardworking man and a true friend, and his death is generally regretted.

Mr. Burnettte was matted to Miss Sallie Lee, daughter of the former County Assessor, John Lee. His widow and six children survive him, viz: Laura A, wife of Mr. Paul L. Lempke, Ada, John Smith, William and Clarissa. The remains were laid to rest in this county in the Lebanon graveyard where the Lee family are buried. R. I. P.

Fair Play– October 28, 1899

Born, on Friday, October 6, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Joseph Lorch of Ste. Genevieve, a son.

MARRIED, by Probate Judge Bogy on Saturday, October 21, Mr. George Pullen of Bonne Terre and Miss Dora Courtois of Ste. Genevieve.

MARRIED, at the Catholic Church in Ste. Genevieve on Wednesday, October 25, 1899, by Rev. C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. Elliott Rey of DeSoto and Miss Mary L. Chardin of this city. The bride and groom departed for DeSoto Wednesday where they will make their future home.

Adolph Jokerst, formerly of this city, has been offered a position with the National Baseball League. “Dolph is a crack pitcher and we would be pleased to see him succeed.

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Joseph Schmidt of Ste. Genevieve and Mary F. Miller of Farmington; Elliott M. Rey of DeSoto and Mary L. Chardin of Ste. Genevieve; George Pullen of Bonne Terre and Dora Courtois of Ste. Genevieve; Valentine Eisenbeis of Weingarten and Veronica T. Basler of Bloomsdale; Charles Zoll of Oskosch, Wisconsin, and Katherine Rottler of Ste. Genevieve, and to Valentine Baumann of Zell and Elizabeth Joggerst of River aux Vases.

Zell News.

A daughter was born to the wife of Xavier Kiefer recently.

It is reported that Doctor Theo. Herman will leave this place in the near future. He will remove to Cole county, Mo.  (end)

A barn, the property of George Kuehn, was entirely destroyed by fire shortly after noon Thursday. Pantaleon Siebert lost a lot of hay and corn which was stored in the barn and Joseph Herzog lost a self binder and a mower. No one knows how the fire originated.

Marriage licenses sere issued in St. Louis this week to Joseph Herzog of this city and Mrs. Bertha Grieve of St. Louis; William Schultz and Katherine Huck, both of this place, and to Jos. Geiler and Rosa Breitenmoser of St. Louis.

George N. Wilder died at the Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis on Tuesday, October 24, 1899, of cancer, at the age of thirty two years. The remains were brought to Ste. Genevieve Tuesday night and interred in the City Cemetery at Valle Spring on Thursday morning.  The funeral was conducted by the members of  Ste. Genevieve Lodge Knights of Pythias, of which Mr. Wilder was a member.

The members of the Ste. Genevieve Brass Band escorted the remains to their last resting place. Mr. Wilder had organized this band and during his stay here was always an enthusiastic member and his last wish was the the band to play his funeral march.

Besides his mother, five brothers and three sisters, Mr. Wilder leaves a wife and one child, a baby six months old to mourn his loss.

Mr. Wilder was born and raised in Ste. Genevieve and has many friends here who deplore his sad death. Two years ago he left for Arkansas and has since then made that place his home. R. I. P.

Miss Katherine Rottler of this city and Mr. Charles Zoll of Oskosch, Wisconsin, were married at the Catholic Church in this city by Rev. Father C. L van Tourenhout on Wednesday afternoon, October 25, 1899, at half past three o’clock. Mr. Otto Zoll and Miss Mary U. V. Jokerst acted as groomsman and bridesmaid. After the ceremony at church a wedding supper was served at the residence of the bride’s parents to the immediate members of the family. The happy young couple took passage on the steamer Columbia for St. Louis the same evening for a short bridal tour, and on their return will make Ste. Genevieve there home.

The commissioners appointed by Governor Stephens to locate Insane Asylum No. 4, arrived here last Wednesday and were met by a committee of our citizens who escorted them to several places which would make excellent sights for the asylum. They were well pleased with the places they visited and readily saw the advantages Ste. Genevieve offers in the way of fine and cheap building material. One sight in particular, the church property near Valle Spring, seemed to please the commissioners very highly, and we have no doubt but what Ste. Genevieve stands as good a chance of securing the asylum as any of her competitors. The commission is composed of the following gentlemen: J. D. Allen of Butler, J. Ed. Berry of Fulton, O. C. Clay of Canton, Dr. C. H. Rigg of Montgomery county and J. L. Buchman of California.

Fair Play– November 4, 1899

A marriage license was issued this week to Frank Basler and Ida Carron of Bloomsdale.

The one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Thomsen of Zell died on Sunday, October 29th.

Born, on Thursday, November 2, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Thomas Lalumondiere of this city, a daughter.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hurst died on Tuesday, October 31, and as buried in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Wednesday morning.

Frank Galvin, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to twelve years in the penitentiary from this county was pardoned by Governor Stephens.

Frank, the 22 year old son of the late Mr. Joseph Sucher of St. Louis died at that place on Thursday, October 26th, 1899. The remains were brought to this place on the boat last Friday night and interred in the cemetery at River aux Vases Saturday morning.

MARRIED, at the Catholic Church in this city on Monday, October 30, 1899, by Rev. Father Weiss, during Mass, Mr. August Oberle and Miss Lizzie Rudloff, both of this city. Mr. Nicholas Bolle and Miss Lena Oberle were the groomsman and the bridesmaid. The young couple will make their home in this city.

Circuit Court adjourned last Saturday. The case of Carrie L. Litterst vs. Thomas Coffman for breach of promise was tried by a jury and a verdict was rendered in favor of the defendant. The plaintiff’s attorney made a motion for a new trial which was continued by consent. Only two indictments were found by the grand jury.

The Death Angel visited the home of Chas Ingram of East Bonne Terre, Mo, on October 30, 1899, and took from him his beloved wife, Luella Ingram, aged twenty-four years, 8 months and 26 days. She leaves a small child, a husband and other relatives and friends to mourn their irreparable loss. Conscious as she was the the last, she said to her husband who had always been so kind to her: “Don’t grieve for me dear, it is so sweet (illegible) arms of Jesus.” (Illegible) E. Church at East Bonne (illegible) from Acts 7-59.

MARRIED.

The occasion of the marriage of Mr. Andrew Bauman Jr. and Miss Emma Lipp, both of this county took place on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1899. They were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Catholic Church at River aux Vases, Rev. Father Schaefer officiating. Misses Maggie and Kunigunde Bauman and Rose Lipp acted as bridesmaids and Messrs. Felix and Peter Bauman and John Lipp as groomsmen.  After the ceremony was performed the party repaired to the residence of the brides parents, where a throng of friends and relatives had assembled to celebrate the wedding. The time was spent with pleasure and merriment, and all participating enjoyed themselves. Both parties had made ample preparation, and that splendid supper which had been prepared cannot be too highly complimented. Also other refreshments were copious, such as beer, wine, etc. After the wedding the young couple departed for their new home on the Fredericktown road. May they live long, a happy and prosperous life is the wish of your correspondent. (A list of wedding presents not transcribed) Caldwell, Mo.

Fair Play– November 11, 1899

Old Mr. and Mrs. LaPlant died at the county farm recently.

Born, on Tuesday, November 7th, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Fred. Oehler of this city, a daughter.

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. Louis Lux of this city on Monday, November 6th, 1899.

Died, at River aux Vases, on Tuesday, November 7, 1899, the thirteen year old daughter of Mr. Casper Grieshaber. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at River aux Vases on Thursday.

Mr. Henry Roth, aged 24 years, died of consumption on Saturday, November 4, 1899. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Sunday afternoon.

The young child of Mr. Andrew Roth of near River aux Vases died of diphtheria on Sunday, November 5th.

Rev. Father M. Bahr has moved to his new residence near his church at Bremen, about seven miles from this city.

Mrs. Elenore Valle, aged eighty-two years died at the residence of her son, Mr. Antoine Valle, at Coffman, on Monday, November 6, 1899. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at River aux Vases on Wednesday. Mrs. Valle was the mother of Mrs. George Gettinger and Mr. Joseph Valle of this city.

Marriage licenses were issued since our last issue to Valentine Schilli and Regina Trautman of Bloomsdale; Ely Govro and Mary Schuh of River aux Vases; Alfred Rudloff and Sarah M. Roth of St. Mary; Joseph Smith and Anna Siladi of Ste. Genevieve, and to Charles A. Roth of Zell and Julia L. Karl of New Offenburg.

Messrs John L. Bogy, Wm. F. Cox, Henry L. Rozier, J. B Roberts, T. B. Whitledge, John B. Caldwell, John Tlapek and R. E. Sprigg are in St. Louis pressing Ste. Genevieve’s (illegible) for the new asylum. The commissioners met in that city on Thursday to select the place. At noon Friday no word had been received in regard to the location.

Zell News.

A daughter was born to the wife of John Naeger on Friday of last week.

Valentine Bauman of this place was married at River aux Vases last Tuesday.

Fair Play– November 18, 1899

Born, on Sunday, November 12, 1899, to the wife of Mr. George Todisman of this city, a daughter.

Died, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. John Okenfuss, in this city, on Tuesday, November 14, (illegible) the age of 22 years and (illegible) Miss Lena Siebert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence (illegible). The remains were interred in the Catholic illegible) Thursday. (Large stain over most of article).

Died, at his home near Ladonia, Texas, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1899, of heart failure, Mr. William Evans, aged about 80 years. Deceased was born and raised in New Tennessee, this county and was a brother in law of Mrs. Eli Boyer of Ste. Genevieve.

The sad news reached here Sunday of the death of Mrs. William H. Leavenworth of Macon, Colorado, formerly Miss Jessie Menard. She died of erysipslas on Saturday morning, November 11, at six o’clock. Mrs. Leavenworth leaves a husband and three young children.

A special dispatch to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat from Dubuque, Iowa, under the date of November 12th, says: Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Gregoire of this city celebrated their golden wedding here last evening. Charles H. Gregoire and Miss Mary Janis, both natives of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., were married in 1849. Mr. Gregoire was born in 1821. He came to Dubuque in 1853, and was followed by his family two years later. He had charge of the first freight that crossed the river after the Illinois Central reached Galena, and for many years, until 1866, ahd charge of the ferry.

Fair Play– November 25, 1899

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Chas. Rehm of this city on Wednesday, November 15th.

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. Wm. Kern of Ste. Genevieve on Wednesday, Nov. 22nd, 1899.

Born, on Wednesday, November 22, to the wife of Mr. Chas Naumann, a son.

Born, on Tuesday, November 21st, 1899, to the wife of Prosecuting Attorney Sam Bond of Perryville, a son.

Miss Lena Jokerst, daughter of Mr. Xavier Jokerst, died at River aux Vases on Wednesday, November 22, 1899, of typhoid fever, aged about twenty years.

MARRIED, by Probate Judge John L. Bogy on Friday, November 17, 1899, William Rundel and Miss Cassie Laird, both of Flat River, St. Francois county.

Mr. Henry Caldwell, formerly of St. Mary’s but now a prosperous farmer of Oklahoma, was in Ste. Genevieve several days this week.

MARRIED, at the Catholic Church in this city, on Wednesday afternoon, November 22, 1899, by Rev. C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. Charles Pinkley, son of Mr. James Pinkley, and Miss Teresia Samson, daughter of Mr. Anton Samson, both of Ste. Genevieve. The bridesmaids were Misses Mary Jokerst, Mary Smith and Gussie Simino and Messrs. Welton Pinkley, Anton Basler and William Moro acted as groomsmen.  After the marriage ceremony a fine supper was served at the residence of the groom’s parents, after which all present enjoyed themselves in dancing and merrymaking until an early hour in the morning. The bride and groom were the recipients of many handsome wedding presents.  They left on the steamer Columbia for St. Louis Thursday evening on a wedding tour of two week’s duration, and on their return will make their home near Ste. Genevieve.

Zell News.

We will probably have another doctor here in the near future. Doctor E. J. Schindler of Uniontown was here and found this section favorable. A letter was received from him stating that he will be ready to come in a few weeks.

Fair Play– December 2, 1899

Born, on Saturday, November 18th, to Mrs. John E. Ernst of St. Louis, a son.

A marriage license was issued this week to Lawrence F. Voelker of  Minnith and Lorena Rudluff of River aux Vases.

Mrs. Lee died on Mitchell’s Island, a few miles below town on Saturday, November 25th. The remains were interred in the city cemetery at Valle Spring on Monday, November 27th.

Peter Kennedy (colored) of St. Mary’s, who was committed to the county poor farm by the county court the early part of November, dropped dead at that institution at noon on Thursday.

MARRIED, in this city, at the Catholic Church, on Wednesday morning, November 29, 1899, by Rev. C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. Antoine Labruyere of River aux Vases and Mrs. Emily Thomure of this city.

MARRIED, at Belleville, Ill., on Tuesday, November 14th, 1899, Mr. Anthony Huck and Miss Cora Culver, both formerly of this city. They will reside in St. Louis.

Probate Judge John L. Bogy united in marriage on Friday, December 1, 1899, Mr. Edward Woodard of (illegible) township, this county and (illegible) Esther Young (illegible) of (illegible) William (illegible). (large ink blot over column)

Mr. William A. Hendrick of Chaonia, Mo, and Miss Mary F. Roulette of St. Mary’s were married by Rev. Father Wagner at St. Mary’s on Monday, November 27, 1899. The couple departed for Cape Girardeau county the same day to reside there in the future.

Miss Caroline C. Schaaf of St. Mary’s was quietly married to Mr. Charles L. Boye of St. Louis on Wednesday, November 29th, at St. Edwards Church in St. Louis. The ceremony was performed by the Reverend E. J. Wynne in the presence of the relatives of the bridal couple. Miss Clara Tucker was the maid of honor and Mr. M. W. Magehan was best man.

Elsie, the daughter of Attorney C. A Killian, of Perryville, died at the home of her parents in that city on November 16, 1899, aged seven years, 6 months and 5 days.

We understand the Jokerst Manufacturing Company of St. Louis has leased the Herter store building on Main street and will open a jeans pants factory about the first of the year.

The Cornwall Copper Mines were sold by Mr. Doak this week to Dr. E. D. Peters of Boston and a force of men were put to work last Monday under the new management. We understand the force will be largely increased next week. We are unable to ascertain the price paid for the mines.

MARRIED, by Probate Judge John L. Bogy, on Thursday, Nov. 30. 1899, Mr. Louis H. Zimm(illegible), Waterloo, Ill, and Miss S(illegible) Feldmeier of Caflin Bridge, Id(illegible)

Jackson Cash-Book:--Mr. G. F. Simms, formerly of St. Louis, now of Farmington, a soldier of the late war in Cuba, and Miss Laydes C. Snider of Jackson, were married in the Methodist parsonage here Monday night at half past seven by Rev. J. W. Worsnop. The following parties witnessed the ceremony: A. F. Williams and wife, M. Y Snider and wife, Mrs. Worsnop and Miss Robinson. The groom and bride left (illegible) for Ste. Genevieve (illegible) will make their home.

Fair Play– December 9, 1899 (Much damage to the vital records part of this paper)

Born, on  Wednesday, December 6th, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Frank Roth of this city, twins–boys.

Annie S., infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Schir(illegible) typhoid fever at the home of her parents in Bonne Terre on (illegible)day November 23, 1899.

Mr. Frances E. Thompson and Miss Hattie E. Medley, both of Jackson township, this county, were married by Probate Judge John L. Bogy on Wednesday, December 6, 1899.

Mrs. Heath Patriarche and daughters, Misses Violet and Gladys, returned their home in Toronto, Canada, last Sunday, after a months’ visit to Miss Hazel Bigger, who accompanied them as far as St. Louis.

Zell News.

The infant daughter of Reinhard Stuppy died last Sunday at the tender age of five days, and was buried on the following day.

Freddie, the little son of Fred. Naeger, was kicked by a young mule one day last week, which caused him to be unconscious for about twelve hours.

MARRIED.

The marriage of Mr. Lawrence F. Voelker of Minnith and Miss Lorena Rudloff of River aux Vases took place on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1899.

They were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony at the priest’s residence, Rev. Father Schaefer officiating, Misses Laura Voelker and Cecelia Rudloff acted as bridesmaids and Messrs. Andrew J. Rigdon and Henry Rudloff as groomsmen. After the ceremony was performed the parties retired to the home of the bride’s parents where a host of friends and relatives had assembled to celebrate the wedding and serve a rich dinner.  The time was spent with pleasure and refreshments were enjoyed such as beer, wine, etc.

The second day was also a day of enjoyment at the home of the groom’s parents where many relatives and friends were gathered to greet them. May they live a long and happy life is the wish of your correspondent.  (A list of gifts was not transcribed)

Fair Play– December 16, 1899

Born, on Tuesday, December 12th, 1899 to the wife of Mr. Frank Jenny, Jr., of this city, a daughter.

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. Joseph Rigdon of this city on Thursday, December 14th.

Mrs. Pantaleon Siebeit died of paralysis at her home in this city on Thursday, December 14, 1899, at the age of 63 years. The funeral will take place from the Catholic Church this morning at ten o’clock.

Mr. A. O Babb Celebrates His Eightieth Birthday.

Editor FAIR PLAY:–I desire to say in this many friends that our venerable citizen, A. O. Babb, celebrated his eightieth birthday on the 2th inst., and that he is hale and hearty, apparently in as good health as he has been for the last ten years. The fact that Mr. Babb has been totally blind for the last fifteen years would seem, to one unacquainted with him, to make this old gentleman despair and become tired of life, but not so, he is as jovial as any man of his age, not withstanding his afflictions, and avails himself of every opportunity to engage in a discussion of the questions that are agitating the minds of the people today, and particularly delights in a a political controversy.

For two or three days previous, his aged wife busied herself making preparations to make his birthday one of the pleasantest days of the old man’s life and to say the least for her she did herself proud; had a dinner composed of almost everything calculated to tempt one’s appetite, and all those whose good fortune it was to be present and partake of his bountiful feast, I am confident, went away feeling much better.

Now, to him whose long stay among us brought about the occasion for this enjoyable feast, we say in one accord: May the Lord spare thee, Mr. Babb, to live to enjoy at least one more birthday.

OBITUARY.

DIED, Charles Perry, son of John and Bessie Perry of near Coffman in New Tennessee settlement. It has been said and truly that “death loves a shining mark and that his messenger knocks with equal foot step and relentless impartiality at the door of palace and cottage.”  This time he gathers into his garner a young man of noble character, and the fall of none of his victims has brought more pain, gloom and sorrow to a community than the death of Charles Perry, we who are left in grief come in as humble way to pay a last and fitting tribute to his memory.

Mr. Charles Perry was born and raised in Ste. Genevieve county, Missouri in the settlement known as New Tennessee, on the 20th of September, 1867, and departed this life at his home near Commerce, Scott county, Missouri, November 18, 1899, at 3:30 P.M., aged 32 years, 1 month and 28 days.

Almost his entire life has been spent among us save about two years at the place of his death. Charley was married to Miss Fannie Jones, October 11, 1892. She was a daughter of John Jones, a well to do and respectable farmer residing in the same settlement as that of Mr. Perry, at the time of their marriage. Mr. Jones died some three years ago, and his widow, the mother of Mrs. Fannie Perry, now resides in the state of Texas. Charley, with his companion, walked hand in hand, overcoming the many difficulties in life for a period of about seven years, when he was stricken with malarial fever with which he suffered for nine days.

Mrs. Perry, the mother of Charley, who dearly loves her children, had the pleasure of visiting her son some three week before he was stricken down. Mr. John Perry, the father, having been called by wire, was by his son’s bedside in the last hours of pain.

No effort or means were spared to preserve his life, but it seemed that no medical attention could check the dreadful disease nor stay the heavy hand of death, so he passed away from the scene of those duties which he so faithfully and lovingly performed, leaving a vacancy never to be filled in the home which he made happy by his many virtues, and a wound in the heart of his devoted wife, father, mother, brothers and sister, never to be healed on this side of the grave. (editorial not transcribed)

His remains were brought from Commerce, Missouri, to Knob Lick, Missouri, by rail, accompanied by his wife and father, and thence over land to the Stone  Church in New Tennessee where the funeral services were held on  Monday, November 20, at three o’clock P.M., Rev. Elijah Coffer delivering the discourse. Notwithstanding the gloomy afternoon, quite a large crowd had gathered to pay the last and sad tribute of respect to one who had gone in and out among them for many years. After the service at the church, the body was born to the cemetery which was only a few steps away and they laid to rest.

Fair Play– December 23, 1899

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. August KErn on the 20th inst.

Mrs. Daniel Kreitler died at her home at River aux  Vases on Tuesday, December 19, after a short illness at the age of 65 years.

Died, of heart failure at  Caruthersville on Wednesday, December 13, 1899, Albert Voelker, son of Frank Voelker Sr of St. Mary. The deceased was a social member of the Modern Woodmen Camp at St. Mary’s.

Born, on (illegible  14th, to the (illegible) Doerge of (paper too damaged to read)

Mrs. Monica S(illegible–possibly Sucher–see article below) died at her home (illegible) west of Ste. Genevieve (illegible)ay morning, December (illegible) of heart failure at the (illegible) years. The remains (illegible) in the Catholic cemetery at (illegible) Spring on Thursday (illegible) er a funeral high mass(illegible) by Rev. Father (illegible) enhout.

Fair Play– December 30, 1899

Born, on Thursday, December 28th, 1899, to the wife of Mr. August T. Winston, a daughter.

Mrs. Mary Metcalf, Mrs. Rose Stetzel and Miss Veronica Trautman, who attended the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Monica Sucher, last Thursday, returned to their home in St. Louis last Saturday.

 

Fair Play–January 1, 1898

Born, on Monday, December 27, 1897, to the wife of Mr. Louis Luk, Jr., on this city, a son.

 

Born, on Tuesday, December 28, 1897, to the wife of Mr. Thomas D. Godfrey of this city, a son.

 

Henry, son of Assessor Jos. Meyer, had the misfortune to cut his foot while splitting wood last Wednesday.

 

A telegram was received here Thursday morning from the officials of the Fulton Insane Asylum announcing the death of Mrs. Mary E. Bell of this city. Mrs. Bell was taken to the asylum from this place about two years ago.

 

William Geiler of this city has been appointed game and fish warden for Ste. Genevieve county by State Warden Buford.

 

On Thursday night of last week night watchman Willis Dearing of DeSoto was shot and instantly killed by Ross Martin while in the discharge of his duty.

 

Walter, the thirteen year old son of Mr. Elikam Ayers, died at his father’s residence in the Cottonwoods of diphtheria on Sunday, December 26th.

 

Mrs. D. C. Hope of Jackson fell on the ice at that place last week and was fatally injured, dying a few minutes later. On the same day Henry L. Caldwell of the same place fell and broke his collar bone.

 

It was reported in town the middle of this week that a man by the name of Scott was out and seriously wounded by Noah Beard near Minnith during a fight. The report is that Scott was out in ten different places and very little hopes are entertained for his recovery. No one from that section has visited our town since, so we cannot vouch for the truth of the rumor or give any particulars.

 

George Ward, alias “Buff,” was instantly killed on Xmas eve. by his half-brother Joe Frank, at their home in Coffman. Both men are colored and bear a bad reputation in the neighborhood in which they live. A member of the coroner’s jury was in town Thursday and from him we learn the following: The murdered man and his brother were engaged in a fist-fight over some trivial matter and “Buff,” who was getting the worst of the fight, pulled his razor. The men were fighting in the room and Frank left and procured a shot-gun and when “Buff” came into the yard shot him in the back of the head, killing him instantly. Frank immediately gave himself up and was placed under $500 bond by ‘Squire Bowling. The preliminary hearing will take place before the same ‘Squire next Friday, 17th inst.

 

Weingarten Items.

A painful accident befell the two little girls of Mr. Joseph Koller of this place last Sunday morning as the children were returning home from church, the horse on which they were riding ran away throwing the frightened children to the ground. The oldest child’s shoulder was dislocated while the younger child was hurt also, but not serious.

 

Fair Play–January 8, 1898

Born, on Friday, December 31, 1897, to the wife of Mr. Joseph  Gisi of this city, a daughter.

Born, on Friday, December 31, 1897, to the wife of Mr. Felix Bogy of this city, a daughter.

 

Born, on Monday, January 3, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Lucien Lalumondiere of this city, a son.

Charles Siebert, proprietor of the Star Livery Stable, sold out this week to Dr. James Davis.

Mr. Thomas Lloyd, an old resident of Farmington, died suddenly on December 26, at the age of 74 years and 6 months.

 

John Steiger was arrested this week for assaulting the twelve-year-old son of George Beckermann. He plead guilty on Thursday and was fined $5 and costs.

 

Mr. John L. Boverie went to Prairie du Rocher Tuesday to visit Mr. Wm. H. Conner, who has been seriously ill, but we are glad to say he is now improving.

Mrs. Florence Akers, formerly of this city, committed suicide in East St. Louis last Tuesday afternoon by shooting herself through the heart with a revolver. The refusal of her lover to marry her is given as the cause of the rash act.

 

Some miscreant fired a shot through a window in Andrew Wilder’s residence at Little Rock landing Thursday night while the family were asleep. The bullet passed over the bed and lodged in the wall where it was found the next day. No doubt this was an accident but the promiscuous firing of guns should be done away with and the offenders severely punished.

 

Died, at her home in Arcadia, Mo, on Monday, December 27th, 1897, at 4:17 o’clock P. M., Mrs. Mary Moore, aged eighty-eight years, seven months and twelve days. The deceased was probably the oldest resident of the Valley, having lived in Arcadia for over fifty years. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. McGhee and Miss Mary Moore, of Arcadia, and a son, Dr. Moore, of Reynolds county, to revere her memory. The funeral occurred from the Arcadia Convent Chapel Wednesday morning.–Ironton Register.

 

The steamer Calhoun arrived here last Friday night about six o’clock on her way down the river. The boat laid up at Little Rock all night and Capt. Simms and the crew came down to Ste. Genevieve to see the Gaiannee and attend the New Year ball at Union Hall. The boat left early next morning but was caught in the ice at Chester and has been laid up there since. The weather has moderated considerably the last few days and as the river is now almost clear of ice the boat will probably pass up in a few days.

 

The cooper shop of the Cone Mills was totally destroyed by fire early Monday morning. John Schwent discovered the fire about 4:45 o’clock A. M. and gave the alarm and in a few minutes a crowd had gathered at the fire. The engine was brought out, but the flames had gained such headway it was impossible to save the  building or its contents, still the surrounding buildings were saved which could not have been done without the engine. The warehouse adjoining was filled with flour and grain and caught afire several times, but the flames were promptly extinguished. It is impossible to state how the fire originated unless it was the work of an incendiary as the cooper shop has been closed since the Friday previous.  Mr. Bracy, the head cooper, lost all of his tools which were in the building. At the time of the fire there were about 5,000 barrels in the shop and only 500 of this number were saved. The building and its contents were fully insured.

 

Weingarten Items.

On Thursday of last week Gus Hermann had the misfortune to lose the first joint of his right index finger. Mr. Herman was crushing corn and it seems that the machine became choked and he put his hand in while in motion with the above result.

 

Minnith News.

William Schoof has taken Samuel Haud’s place in the blacksmith shop with Bart Adams.

 

Little Loyd Henderson died at the residence of James Boland last Sunday morning at 2 o’clock.

 

Mrs. Ferd. Voelker has been very ill for sometime. Dr. Burgess of St. Mary’s is treating the case.

 

Frank Thomure took a sleigh ride on a ladder during the sleet ice and fell and hurt his arm.

 

Fair Play–January 15, 1898

Born, on Sunday, January 9, 1898, to the wife of Mr. William Basler of this city, a son.

 

Died, on Monday, January 16, 1898, Mamie, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Godfrey, aged 14 months.

 

A marriage license was issued this week to Dr. Henry Vogt and Miss Theresia Jokerst, both of River aux Vases.

 

Alice, the four-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coffman (colored) died of paralysis on Friday, January 7th.

 

Andrew Wilder, the Little Rock landing keeper, purchased the Boyer lime quarry, about eight acres, this week for $2,250.

 

Born, on Sunday, January 9, 1898, to the wife of Lawrence Naeger of River aux Vases, a daughter.

 

Married, on Monday morning, January 10, 1898, at the Catholic Church by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. Anton Henni and Mrs. Caroline Bahr, both of Ste. Genevieve.

 

Mr. Joseph Morice of this city and Miss Octavia LaRose of Bloomsdale were married last Friday, 7th inst., by Rev. Father Busch at Bloomsdale. The happy couple will make their home in Ste. Genevieve.

 

Married, at the Catholic Church  in this city on Monday, January 18, 1898, at 2 o’clock P.M., Mr. Thomas Corney and Miss Lucinda Godair, both of Moreau’s Island. Louis Kennard was the groomsman and Miss Josephine Lalumondiere acted as bridesmaid. The evening was happily spent with dancing and other enjoyments by invited guests of the married couple.

 

The preliminary hearing of Joseph Franks, charged with the murder of George ward, on December 23rd, took place before ‘Squire Bowling near Avon last Friday and Franks was placed under $1,000 bond to appear before the grand jury. The bond was promptly given. Attorneys Jasper N. Burkes and Aldrew Abernathy represented the defendant and Prosecuting Attorney Stanton appeared for the State.

 

Mr. August Streibel and Mrs. Frances Braun of Ste. Genevieve were married during mass at the Catholic Church on Monday morning, January 10, 1898, at 8 o’clock.

 

John T. Baird, who has had charge of the engine and machinery at Moerschel’s Brewery and ice plant for the past seven years, resigned his position with the first of the year, and left this morning for Ste. Genevieve, where he will take charge of a beer and ice plant. Mr. Baird is a first-class engineer and we regret to see him leave St. Charles. Mr. Baird and children are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Davis at Black Walnut and will rejoin her husband at Ste. Genevieve in a couple of weeks.–St. Charles Banner, Jan 6.

 

Weingarten Items.

Mrs. Aloysius Scheuz is seriously ill.

 

We are sorry to state that Lawrence Jacob is still in a very precarious condition. It is now almost three months since he was stabbed by some unknown person at a ball given by his brother Frank. It is sad to think that trifles may lead to such serious consequences, and at the same time one would hardly think that our community is cursed with such inhuman wretches or would-be murderers.

 

Fair Play–January 22, 1898

Born, on Monday, January 17, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Frank Burgert of Ste. Genevieve, a son.

 

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. Joseph Lorch of Ste. Genevieve on Sunday, January 16, 1898.

 

Born, on Sunday, January 10, 1898 to the wife of Alfred Amoreaux (colored) of this city, a daughter.

 

Born, on Sunday, January 23, 1898, to the wife of Charles Jacobs (colored) a son.

 

Mr. William F. Jewett and Mrs. Emily V. Schaefer were married in this city last Wednesday, 19th inst., by Judge G. Hoffman.

Lucien Lalumondiere now has a position as bar-keeper on the steamer Belle of Calhoun.

A marriage license was issued this week to Joseph Figge of Zell and Miss Cecelia K. Grass of Bloomsdale.

Edmund Price, the restaurant keeper, died suddenly in this city Wednesday morning,  January 10 at four o’clock at the age of 73 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring Thursday afternoon.

 

The body of Rev. Father Kurtenbach, at one time pastor at Bloomsdale, was found floating in the river at the foot of Popular street in St. Louis Wednesday. The reverend gentleman had been ill at the Alexian Brothers’ Hospital in that city for some time and his death is a mystery.

 

Weingarten Items.

The little son of Dave Hogenmiller had the misfortune to break his arm one day this week.

 

Born, on Sunday, January 16, 1898, to the wife of Mr. John E. Ernst of St. Louis, a daughter.

 

Died, on Friday, January 14, 1898, Roy, the two-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Smith of this city. The remains were brought to Evansville, Ill., for burial.

 

Mr. Edward J. Baumann and Miss Mamie Kern were united in the holy bounds of matrimony during low mass at the Catholic Church in this city Wednesday morning. Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout performed the ceremony. The bridesmaid was Miss Clara Seitz and Mr. William Naumann acted as groomsman. After the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Mary E. Kern, where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served to the relatives and a few invited guests.  A reception was held in the afternoon and evening and many friends of the happy pair called to tender congratulations. The presents were numerous and handsome, the finest seen at a wedding in our city for a number of years.  Mr. Baumann, the groom, is bookkeeper at Jokerst Bros. & Yealy’s store and is a model young man, highly respected by all his acquaintances. The bride is the popular daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Kern of this city and is a favorite among all her companions. for the present they will make their home with the bride’s mother. May their life be one of happiness is our wish.

 

Mr. J. J. Wuertenbaecher and Willie Naumann of St. Louis attended the wedding of Miss Mamie Kern and Mr. E. J. Baumann in our city Wednesday.

 

George Seitz of Prairie du Rocher attended the Baumann Kern nuptials in our city Wednesday.

 

Died:–Of pneumonia, on Monday, January 10, 1898, at the home of her son in-law, Louis Pratte, who lives about 3 miles north of Bonne Terre, Mrs. Victor St. James, aged 87 years. the remains were buried Tuesday afternoon in the family burying ground.–Bonne Terre Democrat Register.

 

Joe Rozier of DeSoto arrived here last Friday night to bid farewell to his relatives before starting for Alaska. A company has been formed at DeSoto to visit the gold fields and left St. Louis for Seattle Tuesday morning.  They expect to reach the Klondyke by the latter part of  March.

 

Fair Play–February 5, 1898

Born, on Thursday, January 27, to the wife of William Roth of Moreau’s Island, a son–still born.

 

Died, on Monday, January 31, 1898, of diphtheria, the two year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernhardt Fallert. The remains were interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery on Tuesday.

 

Fair Play–February 12, 1898

A marriage license was issued this week to Franz Kreitler of River aux Vases and Josephine Schaub of Weingarten.

 

News reached here this week of the death of Mrs. Frank Brickey, who died at her home in Prairie du Rocher on Friday, 4th inst.

 

Married, in this city on Thursday, February 10 by Judge Jos Hoffman, Mr. Didley Bittick of Kinsey and Miss Katie Martin of Festus.

 

Mr. Housand Kenner of this city recently received a letter from his son, Mr. E. B. Kenner, who is in the Klondike gold region. He writes that notwithstanding the reports to the contrary there is an abundance of gold there. At the time of writing–early in December–he says the thermometer registered 54 degrees below zero.–Farmington Herald.

 

Zell News.

Mr. Charles Thompson of this place has lately bought the sawing machinery of Brischle & Karl, which he intends to bring to Zell this week, where he will build a saw mill in combination with the creamery.

 

Mr. Charles Schilli formerly of Ste. Genevieve has moved this week on the old Basler farm where he is again living in the midst of his old friends of Zell. Mr. Schilli has already done much work on the farm during the winter, and as we understand has leased the place for five years.

 

Died, on Sunday morning, February 6, 1898, of diphtheria, Maria Magdalen, infant daughter of Assessor Joseph Meyer and wife, aged one year and five months. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Monday.

Weingarten Items.

Born, on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1898, to the wife of Leon Kreitler, a daughter, and on Friday, Feb. 4, to the wife of Joseph L. Schmidt, a son.

 

Fair Play–February 19, 1898

Born, on Saturday, February 12 1898, to the wife of Mr. Fred Laclede, a son.

 

The infant daughter of Frank Basile (colored) died Friday morning, February 17th.

 

A daughter was born to Mrs. Andrew Gremminger of Zell on Monday, February 14th.

 

A marriage license was issued this week to Clarence J. Govreau and Miss Louise Schwartz of River aux Vases.

 

Peter, the thirteen year old son of Mr. Joseph Weiler was taken to St. Louis Wednesday to have his eye removed. The operation was successfully performed Thursday afternoon. The loss of his eye was caused by an attack of measles a couple of years ago.

 

Married, at Zell, by Rev. Father Pigge on Tuesday, February 10, Mr. Joseph Figge of Zell and Miss Cecelia Grass of Bloomsdale. The wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. Andrew Grass, father of the bride, and quite a number of citizens of St. Genevieve attended the wedding.

 

Miss Caroline Schaefer of Bremen, this county, and Mr. Wm Beck of Kimmswick were married at the latter place on Thursday, February 10. The bridesmaids were Misses Christine Hankey, Emily Hurst and Annie Schaefer, and August Buest, Theodore Beck and Ed. Dunslfe acted as groomsmen.

 

Weingarten Items.

The infant child of Leo Hogenmiller died on Wednesday. The remains were interred in the Weingarten Catholic cemetery on Thursday.

 

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Nicholas Grieshaber on Friday 11.

 

Our young friend Nicholas Gegg had a very narrow escape from what could have resulted in a fatal accident one day last week. He was out hunting and his dogs, having run a rabbit into a log and Nick tried to get it out by punching and suddenly the rabbit ran out and the dogs giving chase knocked down the gun which was leaning against a tree thereby discharging it. The bullet passed sideways through Nicks coat and shirt and grazed his skin just below the heart.

 

Fair Play–March 5, 1898

Born, on Thursday, January 13, to the wife of Mr. Nicholas Klein, a son.

 

Died, Saturday, February 26, 1898, the infant daughter to Louis White (colored).

 

Born, on Monday, February 28, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Joseph Panchot of this city, a son.

 

John Sullivan, who was arrested here last fall for stealing wheat from Mr. James Pinkley, and later sent to the penitentiary for two years from Madison county for grand larceny, made his appearance in town this week. He claims to have been pardoned by the Governor after serving four months. Marshal Berry gave him orders to leave town.

 

Weingarten Items.

A son was born to the wife of Henry Miller last Saturday, Feb. 26, 1898.

 

Eva the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schuler of this place was terribly burned on Ash Wednesday evening. The family had been burning some rubbish in his yard during the day and the children were searching for buttons among the ashes and cinders. In some way the clothing of the unfortunate caught fire, and before they could call for help the flames had enveloped her whole body. When Mr. Schuler who was in the house at the time heard her cries he ran out and extinguished the fire thereby severely burning his own hands and arms.  Little could be done to alleviate the sufferings of the child and at three o’clock Thursday morning death relieved her. The remains were interred in the Germain Lutheran cemetery at Ste. Genevieve on Friday. The grief stricken family has the sympathy of the community.

 

While hewing timber last Tuesday Andrew Muessig of New Offenburg had the misfortune to break his leg. While at work his foot was caught by some falling logs and he was thrown to the ground. The heavy timbers struck his leg breaking the tibia and the fibula.–March 2, 1898.  Nimporte.

 

 

News was received here this week announcing the death of Mr. F. A. Roy at Cape Girardeau on Monday, February 28th. Mr. Roy left here several years ago and has been making his home with his son-in-law, Mr. Joseph Flynn, of Cape Girardeau. He was in the 82nd year of age.

 

Fair Play–March 12, 1898

Joseph Grieshaber, who has been ill since last July, departed for St. Louis to undergo medical treatment in that city. He is suffering from an abscess.

 

Died, on Wednesday, March 9, of membraneous croup, Wendelin, beloved son of Mrs. Annie Rottler, aged 3 years, 2 months and 14 days. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on Thursday.

 

Ex Judge J. E. Boyd of Coffman, one of Ste. Genevieve county’s best citizens, died of stomach troubles on Wednesday, February 16th, aged 51 years 5 months and 17 days. Mr. Boyd was born and raised in this county and served two terms as county judge. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Deceased leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss.

 

Obituary.

Died, at Cape Girardeau, Mo., at 10:30 P. M., on Monday, February 28, 1898, Mr. Ferdinand A. Roy, in the 82nd year of his age.

 

His death was due to senile debility, but it was accelerated by an attack of la grippe, which, though slight, was sufficient to sever the already attenuated thread of life.

 

It has been noticed for months prior to his death that his strength was steadily falling, but with characteristic alertness, he managed to continue his daily walks to visit and chat with his numerous friends. His final illness lasted for a week and, though he must have suffered, not a murmer of complaint escaped his patient lips. The fortitude with which he had endured every ill of life during the long period of his existence sustained him in his closing hours, and the meek and silent resignation with which he met the approach of the grim messenger furnished a noble example of christian heroism. Deceased had been duly prepared for death by Rev. Fathers Cuddy an d Bertke, who administered the last sacraments.

 

The funeral took place on Wednesday from the residence of Mr. Joseph Flynn, Lorimier street. The copse, enclosed in a handsome casket, was borne to St. Vincent’s church, where a low mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Father Cuddy, the pastor. Followed by a goodly cortege of citizens in vehicles the remains were conveyed to the Catholic Cemetery, where they were interred. The following gentlemen were pall-bearers: Messrs. P. H. Dempsy, M. J. Fugan, J. F. Schwepker, Thos Powers, J. T. Stratman and J. H. Winkleman.

 

Deceased was born at Prairie du Roscher, Ill., on June 5, 1816. At the age of 19 years he came to Missouri, locating at Potosi where he severed employment as clerk in the general merchandise store of Mr. Fermin Desloge. He remained there till 1843, when he went to Ste. Genevieve and for a short time clerked in the store of Mr. Francis Rozier. Having led an economical life he had by this time succeeded in saving about $800 of his salary, with which he bought a stock of goods and opened a general merchandise store on his own account at Ste. Genevieve, in which business he continued for thirty years. Deceased always held a high place in the esteem of his fellow citizens of Ste. Genevieve city and county. For over fifty years he was prominently identified with the progress of the community which he lived. He filled the office of judge of the county court for several years at the time when the Plant Road between Farmington and Ste. Genevieve was constructed. He also served as major of Ste. Genevieve during the war period and filled the office of justice of the peace with signal ability for nearly fifteen years, or until he moved with the family of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Flynn, to Bonne Terre in 1890.

 

On February 15, 1847, Mr. Roy was united in marriage to Miss Roisne L. Goin, who preceded him to the grave, September 9, 1876. To their union were born ten children (seven sons and three daughters,) of whom five are living: Ferdinand A., residing near Prairie du Rocher, Ill, Mary M. wife of Joseph Flynn of Cape Girardeau, Mo, Louis E. of Venus, Texas, Barbeau A. and Henry J. of Bonne Terre, Mo.

 

In the death of deceased was closed the life of a man whose heart was filled with friendship for his fellowman. The greatest of christian precepts was exemplified in his daily conduct, for the acme of his ambition was to live in peace and good will with all mankind. The cords of his heart invariably responded to the impulse of love, with which no discord of hate ever ventured to mingle. He loved society in general but, most of all the society of his children and grandchildren, for whom he always had a smile and a kind word.

 

Amiable towards his fellowmen, loving to his family, devout in his reverence for God and his hold religion, he so lived that the parting of the ways between time and eternity found him ready to respond in the will of his Master and, it is firmly hoped, to enter into the joys of heavenly life. May he rest in peace.–Bonne Terre Democrat Register.

 

 

Henry Schultz departed for Murphysboro, Ill., Wednesday to accept a position as engineer in the brewery at that place.

 

Miss Juliette Abell, who has been teaching school at Modoc, Ill, for several years, died of typhoid fever on Sunday, March 6th. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Benj. Bono of this city.

 

Weingarten Items.

A daughter was born to the wife of Frank Grieshaber, on Wednesday March 2, 1898.

 

The two year old child of Mr. Frank Gegg severely burned his arm last Saturday.

 

Leon S. Donze the Pine Valley school teacher has bought a bicycle and is now seen riding up and down our streets.

 

Fair Play–March 12, 1898

Mrs. Mary Byington died at her home in Festus on Saturday, March 12. Deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Ann May of this city.

 

Mr. Sam Mead, who is well known in this county, died at Charleston last Monday at the age of 75 years. The remains were interred at Lebanon on Tuesday.

 

Mr. John Godair went to St. Louis last week to have one of his eyes removed. Mr. Godair has been suffering, with his eye for several years and we are glad to learn that the operation was successfully performed.

 

Mrs. John Neia (difficult to read. May be Nela) at her home in this city on Thursday, March 17, 1898, at the age of 75 years. She leaves two sons, John of this city, and Henry of Kansas City, to mourn her loss. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Friday morning after a mass for the repose of the soul had been said by Father van Tourenhout. Her husband preceded her to the grave about two years ago.

 

Born, on Saturday, March 12, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Benjamin Smith of this city, a son.

 

Born, on Wednesday, March 16, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Frank Kohm, Jr., of Ste. Genevieve, a daughter.

 

We are pleased to learn that Joseph Grieshaber underwent a successful operation at St. Louis last Saturday. Mr. Grieshaber was suffering from an abscess, and the doctor thinks he will be up and around in about three weeks.

 

Last Friday was the twenty fifth anniversary of the marriage of Judge C. W. Hamm and his wife and a number of their friends formed a surprise party and called on them at their residence in the evening. A fine oyster supper had been prepared before hand and after spending a pleasant evening the party repaired to the dining room where a fine repast awaited them. Judge Hamm will be 76 years old on the 1st of next month but has so well preserved his health that very few would judge him to be this old.

 

Died, on Saturday, March we, 1898, at two o’clock A. M. of consumption, Mrs. Henry Flieg, aged 32 years. The deceased leaves a husband and five children to mourn the loss of a kind wife and loving mother. The funeral which was largely attended took place Monday morning from the Catholic Church after a High Mass for the repose of the soul had been sung by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Valle Spring.

 

Wednesday, April 27, will be fifty years since Rev. Father Weiss was ordained as a priest and the occasion will be celebrated in a befitting manner by this parish. Grave, Arch bishop Kain of St. Louis, will be present on this day, as will also about forty visiting priests.  The gentlemen of the parish are requested to assemble at Parochial School Hall tomorrow morning after the German sermon to make the necessary arrangements for the proper celebration of this Golden Jubilee. On this day Archbishop Kain will also administer the sacrament of confirmation.

 

Died, on Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 o’clock P.M. of general dibility, Mrs. Marie Andre, aged 81 years, 9 months and 10 days. Mrs. Andre, whose maiden name was Revilliot, was born in Thones, Savey, on the 7th day of June, 1816, and came to this city in the year 1856, where she has resided ever since. Her husband, Louis Andre, preceded her to the grave about twenty years ago. The deceased leaves three children, Phillip Andre of Springfield, Mo, Mrs. Frank Dupont and Dr. M. Andre of this city, besides thirteen grand-children and seven great-grand children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Andre was a strict believer in the Catholic faith and received the last rites of the Church before her death. The remains will be interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring today.

 

Weingarten Items.

A son was born to the wife of Frank Bonareus last Friday, March 11, 1898.

 

Fair Play–March 26, 1898

Born, on February 26, 1898 to the wife of Mr. Joseph A. Naeger of Ste. Genevieve, a son

 

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Oscar Boyer of Ste. Genevieve on Sunday, March 20, 1898.

 

Mrs. Sarah Wingo died at her home in Fredericktown on Tuesday, March 15, at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 12 days. Deceased was a sister-in-law of the late Mrs. Odile Janis of this town.

 

Mrs. Sophia Coffman (colored), wife of Charles Coffman, died in this city last Friday, March 18, 1898, of consumption, at the age of 34 years, 4 months and 5 days. She leaves a husband and one small child to mourn her loss. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock.

 

Zell News.

Died, on Saturday, March 12, eight-year-old daughter of Peter Roth. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery of this place Sunday.

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Born, on Friday, March 18, 1898, to the wife of Mr. George Grieshaber of this city, a daughter.

 

Mrs. Louise Bell of this city and Mr. William Johnson of St. Louis, formerly mail carrier for the government fleet at this place, were married in St. Louis Monday morning, March 21, 1898, by Judge Hennessy.

 

The Valle Mines correspondent of the Bonne Terre Star says: “L. J. Rozier has lately received a letter from his son Joe, who is on his way to Klondike. The letter was mailed at Juneau, in which he said that they had a rough passage crossing the water, the vessel being little more than a hull dipping water on both sides.

 

Died, on Wednesday, March 9, 1898, at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. William Mackley, in Doe Run, Mo., Mr. Allen Fraser, aged 82 years, 2 months and 8 days. His aged wife and ten children survive him. The funeral services were held on Thursday and the remains interred in the cemetery near deceased’s old home at Jonca, Ste. Genevieve county.–Bonne Terre Democrat-Register.

 

Weingarten Items.

A child was born to the wife of Philip Grieshaber on Saturday, March 19, 1898.

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Charles Douglas, who was perhaps, the most widely known colored steamboat porter on the Mississippi River, died on Monday at his residence, No. 4671 St. Louis avenue. He had served more than forty years as a steamboat porter, much of his time being spent on the Anchor line steamer Emma C. Elliott, Crystal City, Bell Memphis and other boats. Of late, however, he had been on the New Idlewild. He was a general favorite among river travelers and was renowned for politeness and trustworthiness.

 

Fair Play–April 2, 1898

Born, on Monday, March 21, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Paul Ruffer of Lawrenceton, a son.

 

Born, on Tuesday, March 22, ‘98, to the wife of Mr. John Thurman of Lawrenceton,  daughter.

 

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Michael Kertz of Bloomsdale and Miss Theresia Eisenbeis of Weingarten, and to Morice LaRose and Miss Emily Drury, both of Bloomsdale.

 

David Ward, the lucky gold miner, who brought back the news of a rich find of gold on the American side of Alaska, and who says that the rush next spring will be far down the Youkon on the American side, spent three years prospecting in Alaska, and in that time only received seven letters from home.   Since his return he has had more than that many thousands of letters from would be argonants in three months. He is now in Philadelphia, Pa., and tries to answer every inquiry concerning the Far North, it’s perils, rigors of climate and wonderful riches. His practical experience makes his advice highly valuable, and anyone interested in Alaska should avail themselves of his knowledge by writing to him.

 

Weingarten Items.

Philip Grieshaber’s baby boy died Tuesday night.

 

Fair Play–April 9, 1898

Born, Monday, March 28, to Mrs. Jos. Flynn of Cape Girardeau, a son.

 

Born, on Sunday, March 13, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Silvester Braun of Zell, a son

 

Born, on Sunday, April 7, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Peter Kiefer of Ste. Genevieve, a daughter.

 

Leo, the eight year old son of Mr. Henry Staeckle of this city was thrown from a horse Wednesday and sustained a fracture of the left arm at the elbow.

 

A healthy little daughter came to gladden the home of Dr. Wm. H. Leavenworth, of Independence, on Thursday morning, March 31st.–Altman (Col) Champion.

 

Mrs. Julia Zelser, one of the oldest citizens in this city died at her home in this city on Wednesday, April 6, 1898, at 8:30 o’clock P. M. after a lingering illness at the age of 78 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring at four o’clock yesterday afternoon.

 

Fair Play–April 23, 1898

A marriage license was issued this week to Mr. Francis O. Stolzer and Miss Louise Josephine Kist of River aux Vases.

 

Notice:–Messrs. Bart Eichenlaub and Ignatius Roth have purchased the butcher shop of Mr. Joseph Buehler and will begin business at the same stand on Main street on Monday, April 18. your patronage respectfully solicited.

 

The young son of Mr. Leon Herzog of St. Louis rain a splinter in his eye last Sunday in this city and it is feared he will lose the use of the eye. The boy was taken to St. Louis and operated on last Monday.

 

Married, at the Catholic church on Tuesday, April 19, by Rev. Father van Tourenhout, Mr. Charles Winston and Miss Rosa Armbruster.

 

At the Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 19, Mr. Joseph W. Hurst and Miss Elvira Goss were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Father van Tourenhout.

 

Both couples have our best wishes for a happy life.

 

Married, on Wednesday, April 20, 1898, at the Catholic church in this by Rev. Father van Tourenhout, Mr. Andrew Operle and Miss Helen Staeckle, both of this city. Miss Mary Operle and Mr. Joseph Staeckle were bridesmaid and groomsman.  A fine supper was served after the ceremony to near relatives and a few friends and in the evening the guests spent a few pleasant hours in dancing. May their life be a happy one is our wish.

 

Bloomsdale News.

Married, on Tuesday, April 19, Mr. Maurice LaRose and Miss Emily Drury, Rev. Father Minges of Lawrenceton officiating. After the ceremony the couple with their many friends repaired to the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Drury, where a most sumptuous dinner and other refreshments had been prepared. The bridesmaids were Misses Sarah LaRose and Laura and Mary Drury and the groomsmen were Messrs. Leon Drury, Francis Lalumandier and Basil Thomure.  Music was furnished on the organ, violin and guitar during the day and everybody had a fine time. In the evening the crowd gathered at Mr. Wm. J. Boyer’s where rooms had been prepared for all those who wished to exercise themselves in stepping the floor by the rattle of the violin. The house was crowded with merry, smiling faces. At midnight all dispersed and exercised characteristic to young people on such occasions. The following is a list of the many presents received:  (not transcribed)

 

Weingarten Items.

 

At the Weingarten Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 19, 1898, Mr. Michael Kertz of Bloomsdale and Miss Theresa Eisenbeis of this place were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. Father Muehlsiepen performing the ceremony. We wish the young couple a happy and prosperous life.

 

(end of  Weingarten Items.)

 

Obituary.

Newel J. son of Mr. and Mrs. John and Caroline Pinkston died in St. Louis Baptist Hospital, April 4, 1898, of babes mesenterics. He was operated on by W. H. Mayfield and lived few days after the operation. Newel was a bright little boy, 4 years, 6 months and ten days old, and beloved by all who knew him. As he lay upon his couch with only a few more breaths he seemed to be impressed with the feeling that he was going home, he called for his coat, then said to his father “Papa will you go with me?” On being assured by his father he would, he then turned to his mother and said “Momma will you and I sit at the same seat?” While the earthly hopes of our brother and sister have been crushed yet they sorrow not as those that have no hope….(editorial not fully transcribed). He was laid away, April 7, in Little vine cemetery, his last resting place that would henceforth hide him from this world, to await the resurrection morn where all shall be at that final judgment.

 

Fair Play–April 30, 1898

Born, Tuesday, April 28, 1898, to Mrs. Gus. Winston of this city, a son.

 

Died, of bronchitis, on Tuesday, April 26, Raymond, the six months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Rozier. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Thursday.

 

During the jubilee parade Wednesday evening a team of mules hitched to a spring wagon, the property of Mr. H. C. Ziegler, was stolen from the court house square. The sheriff and his deputies started out to hunt the thief and succeeded in finding the wagon and mules next day near the copper mines where the man had attempted to sell them. Thursday night Mr. Wendolin Hogenmiller of New Offenburg brought to town a man  giving the name of Hoover, who is accused of the theft. He is a stranger in these parts and was placed in jail to await the action of the grand jury. It is said he is the party who made an attempt to sell the mules.

 

Fair Play–May 7, 1898

Mr and Mrs Jules Boyer will celebrate their golden wedding–the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage–tomorrow.

 

Mrs. Matilda E. Shearlock, wife of Hon. J. F. Shearlock, died at her home in Farmington on April 22nd, 1898, of pneumonia, aged 59 years. She was a most estimable woman and wife and a life long and devoted member of the Catholic church. The funeral was conducted by Father Toomey on Saturday from the Catholic church in Farmington. She had no children, but leaves a husband who has the sympathy of all our people in the deep sorrow that has fallen upon him.–Times.

 

Weingarten Items.

The infant child of Lawrence Schmidt died on Friday. The remains were  interred in the Catholic cemetery on Saturday.

 

Minnith News.

Gideon Guitlar and Dolly Keith were recently married.

 

Henry Miller and Malissa Rumbech were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on April 12th. Your correspondent wishes the young couple a long and prosperous life.

 

Fair Play–May 14, 1898

A valuable horse belonging to Mr. Joseph Hauck had its leg broken while working on the railroad near St. Mary’s Thursday.

 

Mr. John Casey celebrated his 55th birthday last Wednesday and was presented with several bouquets by his lady friends.

 

Died, on Monday, May 9, 1898, Mercedes, the 8 months’ old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell of this city. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on Tuesday.

 

Mrs. Mildred Blackledge died at the home of her son, Mr. Chas. Blackledge, in Ste. Genevieve county, Saturday, April 30th, aged 75 years, 5 months and 23 days.

 

Mr. Leon Bogy, brother of Probate Judge John L. Bogy of this city, died of heart failure at his home in St. Mary’s at midnight on Tuesday of this week in the 61st year of his age. The remains were interred in St. Mary’s cemetery Friday afternoon. A large number of our citizens, including the members of the G. A. R., attended the funeral. An obituary will appear next week.

 

Golden Wedding.

Last Sunday May 8th one of the greatest events of the day took place at the old family homestead, on the Plank Road, two miles west of Ste. Genevieve, where Mr. and Mrs. Jules Boyer celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage.  The occasion brought about a family reunion, numbering in all 50 people–12 children and 38 grandchildren (two children and six grandchildren were absent,) making a total of 50. No one but the immediate family, participated: the eldest child being 49 years of age and the youngest 23: the eldest grandchild 20 years and the youngest 7 weeks old.

 

Great pains were taken by every member to make the day so enjoyable and sociable event, and it was therefore a great success. A sumptuous breakfast was served at 11:30 A M and just previous to the farewell departure at 4:30 P M the guests partook of a light repast. The family are well known and held in high esteem by all their acquaintances, and also noted for their musical talent, at which their vocal and instrumental organs, giving a series of songs and instrumental selections–some of the being rendered in the most appropriate manner. Little Lyman and Myrtle Whitlock entertained the guests with duettes in soprano and alto; they being five and seven years of age respectfully, their charming little voices undoubtedly caused much comment.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Jules Boyer were married on May 8th , 1848 and are 77 and 70 years of age respectively. They raised a family of sixteen children of whom fourteen still survive. Eleven are married: Mr. Clovis Boyer and daughter are the oldest child and grandchild. Mrs. Robert Abernathy is the youngest of the family, and Weston Lawrence Boyer, the youngest grandchild. The following are the names of the children: Sons: Messrs. Clovis, Amadee, Jules, Cypress, August J, Oscar J and Benj P. Boyer; Firmin A, (deceased)

Daughters: Madames Jos. Simon, Louis Winston, Lawrence Guthals, Joseph Whitlock, George Lalumondiere, Robert Abernathy, and Louise M. Boyer; Victoria Boyer, (deceased) Mr. and Mrs. George Lalumondiere were absent, owing to illness. Mr. August (?) Boyer was also absent.

Mr. G. L. Sch(illegible) took advantage of the group by operating with his kodak, taking a snap shot of the grandchildren and family proper.

 

Fair Play–May 21, 1898

Born, to the wife of Mr. Chas. Brader of St. Louis on Sunday, May 1st, a son.

 

Born, on Tuesday, May 17, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Charles Dempsey of this city, a daughter.

 

A marriage license was issued this week to Mr. Emile A. Joggerst and Miss Clara Stoll, both of River aux Vases.

 

Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents in this city by Probate Judge Bogy on Thursday, May 19, Mr. John R. Gammon and Miss Julia Courtois.

 

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Smith of this city died on Thursday, May 19th. The remains were brought to Evansville yesterday for interment.

 

Obituary.

Leon Bogy died at St. Mary Tuesday night, May 10th, 18989. He was born in St. Francois county, September 18, 1837, where he lived with his parents, Col. Joseph and Mrs. Elenore Bogy, during his early childhood. A portion of his boyhood days were spent at Ste. Genevieve, and there he acquired the greater part of his education. For some years he was an employee in Bogy, Miltenberger & Co’s. banks at St. Louis, Mo., Belleville and Chester Ill. He saw service in the civil war and was First Lieutenant in company “K.” 47th Missouri Volunteers, acting in the capacity of Captain while down south. It is however, as a citizen of St. Mary that he is known best. In 1868 he began the drug business there and made a marked success of it. Later he was engaged in the grain business, which he conducted profitably for several years, retiring from it to accept a position as buyer for the St. Mary’s Mill Co. at a very handsome salary, and continuing therein until about twelve months ago.

 

Tho quiet manner and modest in self-assertion almost to the point of timidity, his keen intelligence, his solid integrity, and warm, generous nature drew about him many devoted friends and won him the entire confidence of the public. It has been the fortune of few men to gain and retain such general and continued esteem in their community as he possessed, and his clear, calm judgment was almost constantly called upon to the counsel and adjustment of the questions and difference that were ever arising among his neighbors. (lengthy part of article with little genealogy information was not transcribed).

 

His funeral took place Friday afternoon and the remains were laid away in the cemetery donated to the Catholic congregation by the noble sire whom he emulated in honor and integrity and upon whose name he brought no shame.

 

Died, near Ulam, this county, on Friday, May 6, 1898, little Carrie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Griffard, aged two years and six months. Her first illness was that of a spasm, after which fever came on and remained with her till removed by the cold hand of death, which it seemed, no medical hand could check, and she passed peacefully away, leaving a wound in the hearts of her loving father and mother that can never be healed on this side of eternity.

 

Little Carrie was the youngest of nine children, her death being the first in the family. Mr and Mrs. Griffard have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad loss.

 

The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at River aux Vases.

 

Fair Play–May 29, 1898

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Joseph Rehm of this city on the 25th inst.

 

A big boy was born to the wife of Mr. John Okenfuss of this city on Wednesday, May 25th.

 

Born, on Sunday, May 15th, 1899, to the wife of Mr. Frank Brugers of this city, a daughter.

 

A marriage license was issued this week to Frank A. Roth and Cecelia Grass, both of Ste. Genevieve.

 

Married, at River aux Vases on Tuesday, May 24th, Rev. Father A. H. Schaefer officiating, Mr. Andrew Bauman of New Bremen and Miss Mary Palmer of River aux Vases.

 

Obituary.

After a long period of sickness, lasting many months, passed peacefully away to eternal rest, Mrs. Mildred Blackledge, in the seventy-fifth year of her age.

 

Aunt Mildred, as she was familiarly called, was loved by all who knew her. She was warm hearted, tender and sympathetic. Being a member of the Christian church for half a century, she loved it as her choice, its principles and its members, but was ever lenient in her views of others creeds. (lengthy editorial not transcribed).

 

Aunt Mildred was buried on May 1st, followed to her last resting place by a number of relatives and friends and her two sons and the motherless grand-children she loved so well.

 

Obituary.

At the home of her parents, Zoe C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher James, of this city, died Sunday, May 22nd, 1898. (editorial not transcribed)

The remains were laid to rest in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery May 24th, Father C. L. van Tourenhout performing the last sad rites.

 

Fair Play–June 4, 1898

Born, on Thursday, May 26th, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Emil J. Sutter of Salisbury, a daughter.

 

A sad accident happened to the wife and eldest daughter, Miss Carolyn, of Senator R. G. Madison of Festus, Sunday morning which, it is feared, may result fatally to the young lady. As they were driving to church a part of of the harness gave way, causing the horse to shy while crossing a bridge, and the buggy with the two ladies were precipitated into the ravine. Mrs. Madison was not seriously injured, but Miss Carolyn, in addition to receiving a long cut on the forehead, is supposed to be injured internally.–Post Dispatch.

 

Fair Play–June 11, 1898

Died, of lock-jaw, on Wednesday night, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Grieshaber. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Thursday afternoon.

 

Joseph Buehler has opened a new butcher shop in the Rottler building opposite the post office and solicits a share of the patronage of the public. He has a complete new outfit, including a fine ice chest and will keep nothing but the best meats. Give him a call.

 

The fence in the yard back of the Harris house was discovered to be on fire at two o’clock yesterday morning, but the fire was extinguished before any serious damage was done. A pan of hot ashes thrown too near the fence caused the blaze.

 

During the thunderstorm Tuesday night lightning struck the house of Mr. Xavier Grass, also that of Mr. Peter Wolk, about four miles north of town. Mr. Grass’ house was considerably damaged and the whole family received a severe shock from the bolt of lightning. At Mr. Wolk’s the damage to the house was not so great, but his daughter was stunned and did not recover fully fifteen minutes.

 

Weingarten Items.

Born, to the wife of Wm. Kayser of New Offenburg, a daughter.

 

With great pleasure we learn that Lawrence Jacobs who was maliciously stabbed nearly eight months ago is now able to be up and about. Last week he was out in the field for the first time since he was so feloniously assaulted.

 

Ste. Genevieve was visited by another fire early Monday morning. About 3:30 o’clock the warehouse immediately back of Jokerst Bros. & Yealy’s store was discovered to be on fire and the alarm was at once given. The engine was brought to the scene in a short time but the flames had gained such headway it was impossible to save the warehouse and for a time it looked as if the store building would be destroyed, but by heroic work on the part of our citizens the flames were finally subdued and the only loss was the warehouse and its contents. Once again it has been proved that the engine has more than paid for itself for without it Monday morning there can be no doubt that Jokerst’s store would have caught afire and in that case there’s no telling where the fire would have stopped. Our city ought to have another engine. This question is agitated every time we have a fire but is soon forgotten. It will probably be brought to the attention of the city council at its next meeting.

 

How the fire started is a mystery. There was quite a number of old rags in the building and some are of the opinion that it was caused by spontaneous combustion, while others think the building was set afire. The contents of the warehouse valued at $1,000, the property of Jokerst Bros and Yealy, were insured for $500. We understand there was no insurance on the building which is owned by Mrs. Zoe Rozier. A new warehouse will be erected as soon as possible.

 

Fair Play–June 18, 1898

A marriage license was issued last week to Wm. Staffen and Pauline Pfeifer, both of Ste. Genevieve.

 

Married, at Farmington, on Friday, June 10, Mr. Wm. Hinkle of Ste. Genevieve and Miss Matilda Meyer of Union township.

 

 

Married, at the Catholic Church in this city, on Wednesday morning, June 1?, 1898, by Rev. C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. Frank Roth and Miss Cecelia Grass, both of this city.

 

Died, in this city on Monday morning, June 13, at 1:00, Mrs. Maria Ann Ringwald, aged 76 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Wednesday morning after a funeral high mass had been sung for the repose of the soul by Rev. C. L. van Tourenhout.

 

The fourteen year old son of Mr. A. Z. Edwards who lives six miles south of Ste. Genevieve was accidentally drowned in the River aux Vases last Wednesday. The boy was fishing at the time from the bridge and fell into the creek, a distance of thirty feet. The body was recovered shortly afterwards.

 

Mrs. Isabelle Smythe died at her home in St. Louis on Wednesday, June 15th, at the age of 78 years. The remains were interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery at this place on Friday morning. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Sam Stanton, Miss Martha Moureau, Mrs. F. J. Ziegler. (deceased) and Mrs. Frank Moreau (deceased) of this city.

 

Mrs. Anton Miller of Zell died suddenly of heart disease on Tuesday, June 14. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Zell on Thursday morning.

 

Weingarten Items.

Andrew Vaeth met with a painful accident last week while at work with an axe. He was so unfortunate as to cut his hand severely.

 

Henry Donze, our local carpenter, assisted by his son William and John Burle, began work at the new church steeple that is to be erected on the masonry that has been completed by Mueller & Son. The masons did very nice work and we regret to see the gentlemen leave us. They will return to their home in Farmington in a few days.

 

Mr. Joseph Bieser who has been employed by Mueller and Son, met with a peculiar and most serious mishap last Friday morning. When near the church he espied, not far away, a large owl perched on a stump. He picked up a stone and threw at the bird; no sooner had he thrown the stone the owl came toward him in a furious manner. Joe struggled with his assailant and after a severe conflict succeeded in getting the owl on the ground, killing it.

 

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Daniel Schwent.

 

Zell News.

Born, on Tuesday, June 7, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Severin Kreitler, a daughter.

 

Born, to the wife of Mr. Charles Thompson, our creamery man, a son.

 

Joseph Bauman is erecting a new barn for Charles Fallert.

 

Fair Play–June  25, 1898

The eleven year old daughter of Mr. John Basler was taken to St. Louis Sunday to be operated upon for appendicitis.

 

The four months’ old child of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Schwent died of measles on Tuesday, 21st inst. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Wednesday.

 

The remains of the eleven year old son of Mr. A. Z. Edwards, who was drowned in the River aux Vases last week, were interred in the family burrying ground in Union township last Friday.

 

Fair Play–July 2, 1898

Born, on Wednesday, June 29, 1898, to the wife of Joseph Oil, colored, a son.

 

Born, on Sunday, June 26, 1998, to the wife of Mr. August Kuehne of this city, a daughter. (transcriber’s note–typo of year of birth recorded as written)

 

From Tuesday’s St. Louis papers we learn that a marriage license has been issued to Mr. Andrew Heter and Miss Ethel Bell. They were married in St. Louis on Wednesday.

 

Died, in St. Louis on Tuesday, June 28, 1898, the 7 months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ziegler, formerly Miss Nannie Valle of this city. The remains were interred in St. Louis Wednesday.

 

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Theodore A. Carron and Theresia M. Roth of Zell; George Turnbaugh and Lillie Hand of Minnith, and Mike Charleville and Mrs. Cornelia Billet of Bloomsdale.

 

Died, at her home in this city on Tuesday, June 28th, Mrs. William Baumann, aged 65 years, 5 months and 8 days. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery  at Valle Spring Wednesday morning after a funeral High Mass had been sung for the repose of the soul by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout. The deceased leaves a husband and six children to mourn her loss. R. I. P.

 

Frances, the twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Basler of this city, died at the Mullanphy Hospital in St. Louis of appendicitis on Friday, 24th inst. An operation was performed on the child about three hours previous to her death. The remains were brought to Ste. Genevieve and interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Sunday afternoon at four o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Basler have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad loss.

 

Weingarten Items.

Little Gola, the infant daughter of John L. and Lucy Barnes, died on the 23rd inst. The remains were interred in the Laws cemetery on the following day.

 

F. X. Huber, Sr., was thrown from a young horse and severely injured, but we are glad to state is now convalescent.

 

Fair Play–July 9, 1898

Mr. Benj. Winston and Miss Ellen LaRose of this city were married at Farmington on Wednesday, July 6, 1898.

 

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Silvey died at Doe Run on Thursday of last week. The remains were brought to Ste. Genevieve for burial Friday.

 

Zell News.

Joseph, the infant son of Reinhard Stuppy died suddenly last Tuesday night of cramps.

 

The son of Reinhard Stuppy ran away with the binder last Tuesday. Mr. Stuppy was sitting at the binder at the time the horses took fright but being unable to manage them, and in order to save his life, sprang from the seat without injury. The frightened animals ran into the woods and damaged the binder considerably.

 

Obituary.

Died, on Thursday, June 23, 1898, at 9 o’clock A. M. Goldene, infant daughter of John L. and Lucy Barnes, aged 2 months and 13 days. The remains were laid to reset in the Laws cemetery the following day.

 

Bloomsdale News.

Born, to the wife of Mr. Theo. Drury on the 29th ult., a son.

 

Fair Play–July 16, 1898

Miss Mary Schuler, daughter of Mr. Charles Schuler of this city, died of consumption on Thursday, July 14, 1898, at the age of twenty years. The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery on Friday morning.

 

The remains of Mrs. Belle Hopkins, who died in St. Louis last Saturday, were brought to Ste. Genevieve and interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Tuesday morning, Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout officiating.

Died, of typhoid fever, at his home near the Cornwall Copper Mines, about eight miles from Ste. Genevieve, on Tuesday evening, July 12, 1898, at 9:30 o’clock, Mr. William Friedman, aged 19 years, one month and three days.  Mr. Friedman had been ill for ten weeks and everything possible was done to save his life, but in vain. He was a man of a very kind and charitable disposition and will be greatly missed by his neighbors and many friends. A wife and one daughter, Mrs. William Basler of this city, survive him. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at River aux Vases on Thursday morning, Rev. Father A. H. Schaefer officiating at the last sad rites.

George Huber, who was arrested on the 28th of April for stealing a team of mules hitched to the court house square on the night of April 27th, escaped from our jail sometime during last Monday night. He was securely locked in one of the iron cells but by some means secured a file or some other tool and succeeded in filing the bars of the cell. Once out of the cell it was an easy matter to escape. With part of the broken bar he knocked several bricks out  of the wall near the ventilator and let himself to the ground with three blankets which he had securely tied together and fastened to the hole above. Sheriff Staughan searched for the escaped thief all next day but without success. He will pay a reward of $25 for any information leading to his capture. Huber is described as follows: Height about 5 feet 2 or 3 inches, light complexion, blue eyes; had three months growth of beard of a light red color; is a German and speaks very broken English. Had on overalls and no coat when he left jail.

Minnith News.

George Turnbaugh and Lillian Hand of Minnith were married at Silver Lake, Perry  county, on Tuesday, June 28th, 1898. Democrat.

 

Fair Play–July 23, 1898

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roth of this city died on Monday, July 15th. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring Tuesday.

 

Mrs. Antoinette Betten, formerly of Ste. Genevieve, died at her home at Cape Girardeau on Thursday, July 14, 1898, at the age of sixty seven years, six months and three days.

 

Born, on Friday, July 22, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Geo. Steigle of this city, a daughter.

 

Died, of consumption, in this city on Friday morning, July 22, 1898, at ten o’clock A M, Mr. Henry Nies, aged 38 years. The funeral will take place tomorrow under the auspices of the K of P. Lodge.

 

Died, of dropsy, at the Alexian Brothers Hospital in St. Louis, on Tuesday, July 19, 18989, at the age of 26 years, Mr. Jules Bequette of Sand Depot, six miles north of Ste. Genevieve. The remains were brought to this city and interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Wednesday afternoon.

 

While playing with a number of children in the yard of Jules Papin last Monday evening Max, the ten year old son of Lucien Lalumondiere fell out of a small wagon and broke his arm just below the elbow.

 

Born, on Monday, July 18, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Irving Byington of this place, a son.

 

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. Frank Rozier of St. Mary’s on Tuesday, July 5 1898.

 

Bloomsdale News.

Born, to the wife of Mr. Fred Charleville on the 15th inst. a girl.

 

Zell News.

Miss Theresa Roth of this place and Mr. Theodore Carron of Bloomsdale were united in the holy bonds of matrimony last Tuesday during a high mass which Rev. Hy. Piggi officiated. Miss Josephine Roth and Chas. Roth acted as bridesmaid and groomsman. Happiness, prosperity and a long and peaceful life to the newly united couple is the true wish of the writer.

 

Staabtown Items.

Theodore Stoll is the happiest man in town; it is a little girl that called on the 20th inst.

 

Mrs. Elisa Govreau died of typhoid fever on the 19th last.

 

Frank Bauman is wrestling with a severe attack of typhoid fever.

 

Weingarten Items.

Died, after a lingering illness of several weeks, on Sunday morning, August 17, the infant child of Joseph and Magdalena Schmidt. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery on Monday morning.

 

Fair Play–July 30, 1898

Died, of typhoid fever, at River aux Vases, Mo., on July 19, 1898, Mrs. Theresia Govreau, wife of Mr. Eli Govreau. Deceased was born in April , 1869, and was the daughter of Anthony Schwartz and Christine Hermann. The remains were buried July 21, Rev. A. H. Schaefer officiating. The husband and two children mourn the loss of their beloved wife and mother.

 

Jess Clark, (colored) wanted here for burglary and larceny, was captured by the sheriff at Chester, Ill, last Monday and word sent to Sheriff Straughan of this place. Mr. Straughan, accompanied by Prosecuting Attorney Stanton, went to Chester Tuesday and returned home with the prisoner that evening. Clark at first refused to leave Illinois without the necessary requisition papers but was finally prevailed upon to do so. He is charged with breaking into the barber shop of Charles Adams at St. Mary’s and stealing a number of razors. We understand there is also a charge of larceny against him in Perry county.

 

Mr. Henry Flieg, who lived about three miles north of this city, was struck and killed by lighting about ten o’clock last Monday morning. Mr. Flieg was in his garden when the bolt struck him. A large hole was torn in his hat and the stroke passed through his body, tearing the shoe off his right foot, throwing it a distance of ten feet. His young daughter who was near him was stunned by the shock. The deceased leaves four young children to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him to the grave about five months ago. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Tuesday morning after a funeral High Mass had been sung for the repose of the soul by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout.

 

Minnith News.

Died, on July 19, 1898, Nicholas, son of Mr. Ben LeClere. The remains were laid to rest in the Minnith cemetery followed by many sorrowing friends.

 

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. Wm. Schoof on July 14. 1898. (end)

 

Weingarten Items.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, a son. (end of Weingarten Items)

 

Obituary.

Mrs. Dicy N. Barnes, the subject of this notice, was born in Jefferson county, Illinois, on August 12, 1865, and died of tuberculosis of the lungs and consumption of the bowels, at her home in East Bonne Terre, Mo., on the morning of July 20th, 1898, and was therefore 32 years, 11 months and 8 days old, at the time of her death.

 

Mrs. Barnes was a daughter of the Rev. Thomas J. and Elizabeth Vance; was the fourth child of a family of nine children, five of whom are still living, viz: Mrs. Josephine Dalby, Jefferson Co., Ill.; A. P. Vance, Ironton, Mo.; T. B. Vance, East Bonne Terre, Mo., and J. E. Vance, Bonne Terre, Mo.

 

In the year 1880, deceased was united in marriage to James D. Kirk, with whom she lived happy until late in the fall of 1881, when death took him from her side. To this union was born one child, a girl, Maggie A. Kirk, now Maggie A. McCreary of Bonne Terre, Mo

 

Shortly after the death of her husband, deceased emigrated with her parents to Ste. Genevieve county, Mo., and soon thereafter became the wife of George W. Barnes, with whom she lived until March 25, 1895, when George died, leaving her again a widow. To this second marriage were born four children, all boys, three of whom died while very young. Mary L. Barnes, the eldest being the only one that survives. Thus it will be seen that the life of Mrs. Barnes has been one of great tribulations, too much almost for human endurance. Yet, notwithstanding the fact that she had twice been left a widow with small children, to battle hardships incident to such a life, she bore her crosses like a heroine until that all dreaded fate of life came and relived her of her cares

 

Some years ago Mrs. Barnes professed religion and joined the “Free Baptist” church, and we trust hat she kept this faith unto the end, and that she was at peace with God when she died.

 

Her remains were interred in the Bonne Terre cemetery, attended by a number of friends and relatives who mourn her death. The funeral services were conducted at the grave in a very befitting manner by the Rev. L. S. Nickles.

 

During the late illness of Mrs. Barnes her sufferings were beyond descriptions, and had it not been for the kindness of the good christianlike people of East Bonne Terre, who were so kind to her, we know not what her sufferings might have been.  Therefore I desire to extend my sincere and heartfelt thanks to them.

 

Fair Play–August 6, 1898

Mrs. Maria M’Anally Carter, wife of Hon. F. M. Carter, died at her home in Farmington  on Tuesday, July 26th, at the age of 49 years.

 

Isam Randall, colored, died at the county poor farm Monday night. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Tuesday, 2nd inst.

 

Sheriff Staughan departed for Grand Tower Wednesday night in quest of a man who is alleged to have stolen a shot gun from Joe Falk who lives about six miles north of town.

 

Mr. Anton Pfaff, one of Ste. Genevieve county’s oldest and most respected citizens, died at his home near Zell last Saturday, July 30, at the age of eighty years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Zell on Sunday morning, Rev. Father Pigge officiating. The funeral was one of the largest ever witnessed in Zell. The deceased leaves a wife and six children, besides a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. R. I. P.

 

Born, on Monday, August 1st, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Rudolph Schlosser of this city, a son.

 

Died, on Friday, July 29, 1898, the 3 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Winston of this city.

 

John Morgan, who at one time carried the mail between this place and Farmington, committed suicide by hanging himself in his barn on Sunday, July 24th. He had been despondent for some time and had made several previous attempts to commit suicide.

 

Weingarten Items.

Died, in St. Louis, Mrs. Aloyaus Schenz, of dropsy of the heart. Deceased leaves a husband and six children, three girls and three boys, to mourn her death. The remains were brought to Weingarten on Tuesday, August 2, and were interred in the Catholic cemetery after a Requiem High Mass sung by Rev. J. H. Muehlsiepen. May she rest in peace.

 

Zell News.

Mr. Joseph Jacob our merchant and blacksmith, went to St. Louis to bring down the corpse of her sister, Mrs. A. Schentz, who died of dropsy at St. John’s Hospital where she had been taken some weeks ago.

 

Fair Play–August 13, 1898

Mrs. Frank Kohm was bitten on the foot by a snake of the copper head variety last Sunday. The bite was attended to immediately and no bad effects resulted.

 

The one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fallert died of summer complaint on Wednesday of this week. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring Thursday afternoon.

 

The man and woman wanted for stealing a gun from Joe Falk were captured near Grand Tower last week by Sheriff Straughan and brought back to this place Saturday. At their trial they were sentenced to five days in the county jail.

 

Died, on Sunday, August 7th, 1898, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Boyer. The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery on Monday.

 

Staabtown Items.

Died, the infant child of Theodore Stoll on the 10th inst.

 

Fair Play–August 20, 1898

Born, on Tuesday, August 16, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Frank Frichette, a son.

 

Married, on Saturday, August 13, 1898, by Probate Judge John L. Bogy, Miss Anna De Gomeche and Mr. John Watkins, both of St. Louis.

 

Zell News.

Born, to the wife of Frank C. Huck, on Saturday, 13th, a daughter.

 

To the wife of Frank Kohler, one day last week, a daughter.

To the wife of August Schweiss, a son.

 

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Charles F. Bostwick and Pearl Crittenden of Kinsey; John Watkins and Anna De Gomeche of St. Louis, and Augustus La Chance and Ida Hensuauer of Prairie du Rocher.

 

Fair Play–August 27, 1898

Mr. Adolph Petrequin lost his horse and buggy in a peculiar manner last Saturday. He was at Little Rock landing delivering laundry and left his horse standing on the river bank. The weather was very hot and the horse walked to the edge of the river bank to drink. After drinking the horse (which was blind) walked into the river and both horse and buggy disappeared under the water. A search was made for the buggy that day but without success, but on the following day John Ramer succeeded in fishing the buggy out. It was only slightly damaged.

 

Fritz Bauman was arrested and lodged in jail here last Sunday afternoon charged with the murder of Henry Johnson on Moreau’s Island, opposite town. As far as we can learn the facts are as follows: Baumann had been drinking beer and whiskey Sunday morning and went to Johnson’s house and started a row. Johnson ran him away with a gun and warned him to stay clear from the place. An hour or so afterwards Bauman came back to the Johnsons place with a shot gun and without warning emptied the contents into Johnson’s left side. The wounded man fell to the ground and expired in a few minutes. Baumann claims that Johnson had a gun leveled at him at the time of the shooting but this is denied by the wife of the deceased. The deputy sheriff of Randolph county, Ill., arrived here Tuesday and took the prisoner to Chester where he will have to answer to the charge of murder.

 

Died, on Wednesday, August 24, at her home in the Cottonwoods, Mrs. Clara Colbert, aged 31 years and nine months. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Friday morning, Father C.L. van Tourenhout officiating.

Died, at her home near Ste. Genevieve on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1898, Mrs. Frank Ruebsam, aged 32 years and four months. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Thursday morning after a funeral high mass had been sung for the repose of the soul by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout. The deceased leaves a husband and two young children to mourn her loss.

 

Staabtown Items.

Died, Lawrence Smith, on the 13th inst., of malaria fever. The remains were interred in the River aux Vases cemetery on the 15th.

 

Zell News.

Jos. Jacob accompanied his brother Lawrence to the St. Antonia Hospital in St. Louis where Mr. Jacob will be operated upon. He has been lingering between life and death for the past ten months as a result of a knife wound inflicted upon him by some human being, if he is worthy of being called such. The relatives should do all in their power to discover the would-be murderer.

 

Weingarten Items.

Lawrence Jacob, who is seriously ill from the wound he received last October, was taken to St. Louis Sunday for the purpose of having an operation performed.

 

Miss Annie Ruebsam is reported seriously ill.

 

Fair Play–September 3, 1898

Born, on Tuesday, August 30, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Charles Siebert of St. Mary’s, a daughter.

 

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Govreau died on Sunday, August 28. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Monday.

 

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Peter Geiler of this city on Sunday, August 28, 1898.

 

Born, on Sunday, August 21, 1898, to the wife of Mr. William B. Cox of Macon Colorado, a son.

 

Zell News.

Joseph Jacob returned home from St. Louis where he spent several days with his brother Lawrence. He informs us that an operation was successfully performed on his brother.

 

Weingarten Items.

Born, to the wife of Mr. J. B. McDaniel, a girl.

 

Died, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Glaser. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Weingarten on Sunday after High Mass.

 

Fair Play–September 10, 1898

Born, on Friday, September 2, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Charles J. Wilder, a daughter.

 

Born, on Saturday, September 3, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Joseph Papin of this city, a son.

 

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Albert Drury and Mary Carron of Bloomsdale and to Joseph Peretoe (difficult to read name) and Annie Carron of Lawrenceton.

Died, at his home near Bloomsdale, on Friday, August 26, Mr. Charles Govreau, late superintendent of the county poor farm. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Bloomsdale of the following Saturday.

 

The man arrested and placed in jail here for stealing a gun from Joe Falk was taken to Cape Girardeau last Saturday by the deputy sheriff of that county. He is charged with committing a rape near Cape Girardeau about three months ago.

Zell News.

A daughter was born to the wife of Sebastian Figgi.

 

Joseph Jacobs took a trip to St. Louis last Wednesday, to look after his brother Lawrence, who is in the city awaiting the healing of his seven cuts.

 

Weingarten Items.

Born, to the wife of Mr. John Jokerst, a daughter.

 

Minnith News.

Died, on Monday, Sept. 5, at 9 a.m., Mr. Alexander, one of the oldest settlers of this community. He was injured some time ago by a steer from the effects of which he never recovered. Deceased was 89 years of age.

 

Fair Play–September 17, 1898

Died, of Bright’s disease, at her home at River aux Vases, on Sunday, September 11, 1898, at two o’clock P. M, Mrs. Barbara Bauer, wife of the late George Bauer, aged 64 years, and six months. The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery at this place on Tuesday after funeral services had been held at the Lutheran Church by Rev. M. Sommers of St. Louis.  Mrs. Bauer leaves a family of ten children, six sons and four daughters, to mourn her loss.

 

Smith-Ebert Nuptials.

George Gregory Smith of St. Albans, Vt., and Mrs. Mary Ste. Gem Ebert of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., will be married this morning in St. Louis. The ceremony will be performed at the residence of Augustus W. St. Gem, 3226 Morgan street, at 9:30 A. M. Rev. August J. Huttler, pastor of the Holy Ghost Church, at Taylor avenue and North Market street, has promised to officiate. After the ceremony the couple go to St. Albans, Vt., to attend the inauguration of the groom’s brother, Edward Smith, who was recently elected Governor of that State, after which they leave for an extensive trip abroad. The itinerary will include Egypt, a trip up the Nile and thence around the world.

Mrs. Ebert is the widow of August Ebert, and is related to some of the oldest French families in St. Louis. Her mother was a Miss Skewes, and resided in this city before she married Gustavus St. Gem of Ste. Genevieve. Mrs. Ebert married her first husband in Ste. Genevieve. She has been a widow for 11 years, her husband’s death occurring in 1887, at the Southern Hotel. Mrs. Ebert is a woman of many accomplishments and has spent a great deal of her time abroad since her husband’s death, traveling to England, France, Germany and Italy.

George Gregory Smith is a retired lawyer of St. Albans, and has also spent a large portion of his time abroad. He has always taken a great interest in the scientific pursuits and is noted as an expert in microscopy and chemistry. He is a son of J. Gregory Smith, who was well know as the War Governor of Vermont.–St. Louis Republic, September 14.

 

The infant child of James Tetterson died in this city on Tuesday, September 13th.

 

Weingarten Items.

James Davis, veterinary surgeon of Ste. Genevieve, passed through our burg on Sunday enroute to the St. Francois Co. Fair which is held at Farmington this week.

 

Fair Play–September 24, 1898

Mr. Albert Drury and Miss Mary A. Carron were married at the Catholic Church at Bloomsdale on Tuesday, September 20, 1898, Rev. Father Krechter officiating. After the ceremony a fine dinner was served to relatives and friends and in the evening all enjoyed themselves at a dance given by the young couple. Many handsome presents were received. Mr. Drury is head miller at the Bloomsdale Flour Mill and is well liked in the community. The people of this neighborhood wish the young couple a happy and prosperous journey through life.

 

Births.

Born, on Saturday, September 17, 1898, to Mrs. William J. Bell, a son.

On Sunday, September 17, to Mrs. Thomas Hang, a daughter.

On Sunday, September 18, to Mrs. John T. Baird, a son.

On Thursday, September 22, to Mrs. Peter Wehner, a son.

 

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Thomas Bruger and Miss Mina Beauchamp, and to Joseph Muehlhaeusler and Mrs. Mary A. Mather.

Died, in this city on Saturday, September 17, 1898, of consumption, Mr. Amos Strausburg, aged 20 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout officiating.

 

Bart Davis, mate, and George Baker, watchman, on the steamer Mayflower, fought a duel to the death on the deck of that boat just as she landed at Crystal City Monday night. The watchman was shot through the heart and died instantly; Davis was hacked almost to pieces with a razor and only lived an hour. Both bodies were sent to St. Louis for interment. The men had been bitter enemies for some time and chose this manner to settle their grudge.

 

Zell News.

Mrs. Anton Brown is reported very ill. Many others are sick with typhoid fever. This fever is raging worse in this vicinity this fall than ever before.

 

Fair Play–October 1, 1898

Born, on Friday, September 30, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Andrew Wilder of this city, a son.

 

Born, on Wednesday, September 21, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Louis Winston of this city, a daughter.

 

Mr. George Crane moved his family to St. Louis last Sunday where they will make their home in the future. Mr. Crane will remain in Ste. Genevieve until the government quarry at Little Rock closes down.

 

On the 2nd Sunday in October, the 9th ult., there will take place in the Lutheran Church at Ste. Genevieve the ordination of Rev. Brueggaman of Festus by Rev. Martin Sommers of St. Louis. Sermons in German at 10 A. M. and English at 2 P. M. All are invited.

 

Married, at the Catholic Church in this city at 4:30 o’clock P. M. on Wednesday, September 28, 1898, by Rev. C. L. can Tourenhout, Mr. Thomas Bruger and Miss Mina Beauchamp. The bridesmaids were Misses Maggie Beauchamp and Dora LaRose and Messrs Joseph Bruger and Henry Ganahl acted as groomsmen. A wedding supper was served after the ceremony and at night all enjoyed themselves at a dance. The Fair Play offers to the young couple its best wishes.

 

Weingarten Items.

Born, to the wife of Mr. Joseph A. Muessig a daughter, on Friday, September 23.

 

On the 15th, Mrs. A. O Babb celebrated her 71st birthday. A nice dinner was served and many friends and relatives partook sumptuously thereof. Mrs. Babb seems from all appearance to be in usual good health and bids fair to live several years yet. All wish her good fortune.

 

Died, at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Andrew Vaeth, Mrs. Anastasia Kirchner at the age of about 66 years. The remains were interred in the Weingarten Catholic cemetery, Rev. J. H. Muehlsiepen officiating.

 

Died, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Bieser. The remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery on Wednesday, September 28.

 

Fair Play–October 8, 1898

Philomena, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rendler died at the home of her parents in this city on Sunday, October 2, 1898. The remains were interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery on Tuesday.

 

Married, in this city, on Saturday, October 1, 1898, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. Frank Roulette and Miss Estelle Thomure. Miss Emma Thomure and Mr. Ed Boverie acted as bridesmaid and groomsman. The young couple have our best wishes for future happiness.

 

Mr. J. H. Rutherford, court stenographer, will resign his position and enter Vanderbilt University after the adjournment of the Perryville circuit court, where he will study dentistry. Mr. R. is a No. 1 stenographer, a courteous and polite young gentleman, and has the necessary push and go ahead to succeed in any vocation he may engage in.–Fredericktown Democrat-News.

Weingarten Items.

A daughter was born to the wife of Vadon Hendricks of Jonca on Tuesday, October 4, 1898.

 

Born, on Sunday, October 2, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Cyrus Wilson of this city, a son.

 

Fair Play–October 15, 1898

A man giving the name of C. B. Jones was arrested on a shanty boat at Little Rock Wednesday and a charge proffered against him of carrying  concealed weapons.  A search of the boat was made and five watches, a number of postage stamps of one and two cents denomination, several skeleton keys and a number of other articles were found. He was placed in jail to await the charge of carrying concealed weapons and a description of the man was sent to several places. From papers found on his person his right name is supposed to be Clarence Button and his home at Troy, New York.

 

Died, at noon on Friday, October 14th, 1898, Elise, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Camile J. Stanton, aged six months and one day.

 

Dr. C. C. Valle of San Diego, California, spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Ste. Genevieve. The doctor’s an old Ste. Genevieve boy and is always pleased to visit his old home. He is loud in his praise of California and says the climate is the finest in the world.

 

News reached here this week that Prof. R. E. Scanlon, the balloonist, had lost his balloon by fire at Prairie du Rocher Sunday. Just before the time to make the ascension and while inflating the balloon it caught afire and was soon in a mass of flames. A large crowd of spectators had to return home without witnessing the ascension and parachute leap.

 

Vion Papin of St. Louis, member of Light Battery A, is here on a visit. His regiment was at Porto Rico during the late war.

 

Mr. Peter Stuppy departed for St. Louis on the Belle of Calhoun Wednesday night to be present at the reception given to President McKinley in St. Louis yesterday. Mr. Stuppy was a school mate of the President, having attended school with him at Canton, Ohio. Others who left to be present at the reception were Roman Huck and son Frank and William W. Wilder.

 

Zell News.

Lawrence Jacob returned home from St. Louis last Monday night. He is reported well and strong again. His wounds are healed.

 

Fair Play–October 22, 1898

Born, on Saturday, October 15, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Felix Bequette, a son.

 

Born, on Saturday, October 15th, to the wife of Mr. Reinhardt Stuppy, a daughter.

 

We notice in the Globe-Democrat of the 19th inst. the marriage at Chester, Ill, of Mr. Earl L. Witts of Ste. Genevieve and Miss Lorena M. Phillips of Sorento, Mo.

 

Born, on Friday, October 14th, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Ed Chardin of this city, a son. The child died on Tuesday, 18th inst.

 

Jesse Clark (colored) made his escape from the county jail in this city last Thursday evening. Clark was indicted by the grand jury last April for the crime of burglary and larceny committed at St. Mary’s and would have been sentenced to the penitentiary at the coming term of circuit court. Efforts are being made to effect his recapture.

 

Marriage licenses were issued to the following parties since October 16th: Andrew Bauman of Zell and Elenora Gettinger of Ste. Genevieve; John P Moskop and Tillie Wiesnborn of Monro City; Elliott Carron and Mary Boyer of Bloomsdale; George Operle of Ste. Genevieve and Annie Stutz of River aux Vases, and Francis D. McLain of St. Mary’s and Nonnie McFadden of Pujol, Ill.

 

Andrew Coleman, a peddler, camping about two miles south of here, on the St. Mary’s road, was arrested Thursday evening by Sheriff Thomas B. Straughan for disturbing the peace. He was tries before ‘Squire Cox Friday morning, plead guilty and was fined $1.00 and costs.

 

Married, on Wednesday, morning, October 19th, 1898, at the Catholic Church in Farmington, by Rev. Father Toomey, Mr. Thomas Lalumondiere of this city and Miss Clara Belle Marks of Farmington. Miss Ada Smith and Mr. Leon Vorst acted as bridesmaid and groomsman. After partaking of a sumptuous dinner at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Marks, the newly married couple departed for Ste. Genevieve where they will make their home in the future. They were serenaded in the evening by the Ste. Genevieve Brass Band.  The Fair Play extends congratulations.

 

Married, in this city, by Judge John L. Bogy, on Monday, October 17, 1898, Mr. Dudley McLain of St. Mary’s and Miss Nonnie McFadden of Pujol, Ill. Mr. Frank Jenny and Miss Effie Thomure were witnesses at the ceremony. The Fair Play extends best wishes for future happiness and prosperity.

 

Weingarten Items.

To the many friends of Lawrence Jacob, it will be a source of pleasure to hear that he is now again well and happy. His recovery is due to the ceaseless and untiring efforts of the surgeon and nurses (Sisters of St. Mary) of the St. Mary’s Infirmary of St. Louis where he was taken a few months ago,–after months of intense suffering. It was just one year since he was so feloniously assaulted and yet no evidence or information has come to light and perhaps never will, who it was that done the cowardly deed.

 

Zell News.

Lena, the fourteen year old daughter of Sylvester Brown, died after several days of sickness. She was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at this place, last Tuesday.

 

A daughter was born to the wife of Reinhardt Stuppy on Saturday, October 15th.

 

Fair Play–October 29, 1898

Born, on Sunday, October 23, 1898, to the wife of Assessor Joseph Meyer, a son.

 

A telegram was received here Friday morning announcing the death of August Harte of St. Louis.

 

Married.

A pleasant affair took place last Tuesday, October 25th, 1898. It was the occasion of the marriage of Mr. Andrew Bauman and Miss Elenora Gittinger, both of this county, They were joined in the hold bonds of matrimony at the Catholic Church at Ste. Genevieve, Rev. Father van Tourenhout officiating. Miss Rosa Bauman acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Hy. Gittinger as groomsman. After the ceremony was performed the party repaired to the residence of the bride’s father where a host of friends were awaiting their arrival. The magnificent dinner which had been prepared cannot be too highly complimented, while other refreshments were plentiful, such as wine, beer, etc. The day was pleasantly and sociably spent and all participating enjoyed themselves. Rev. Fathers van Tourenhout and Schaefer were the distinguished guests who greatly increased the merriment.

On Wednesday Mr. Bauman and his spouse departed for their new home at River aux Vases. Mrs. Bauman is the daughter of Mr. George Gittinger of Ste. Genevieve, a prosperous farmer who is highly esteemed by all who have had the pleasure of making his acquaintance. May they live lon, a happy and prosperous life, is the wish of your correspondent.

A list of wedding presents were included but not transcribed.

 

Married, during mass, at the Catholic Church at River aux Vases on Monday, October 24th, 1898, Mr. George H. Operle and Miss Annie Stutz, Rev. Father A. H. Schaefer officiating at the ceremony. The bridesmaid and groomsman were Miss Maggie Baumann and Mr. William Roth. After the marriage ceremony the young couple repaired to the residence of the bride’s parents where a fine dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Operle will make their home in Ste. Genevieve. A long life of happiness is the wish of the Fair Play.

 

Births.

Born, on Tuesday, September 20, 1898, to Mrs. Dr. H. J. Vogt of River aux Vases, a son.

On Tuesday, October 18, 1898, to Mrs. Henry Thomure, a son.

 

On Sunday, October 23, 1898, to Mrs. Joseph Meyer, a son.

 

Last Monday night burglars entered Mrs. E. Kern’s cellar and stole four dozen of eggs and a quantity of preserves. This is the first time Ste. Genevieve has been bothered with burglars for some time.

Weingarten Items.

John Watts, who has been in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the last three years is here on a visit to his parents and friends.

 

Miss Theresa Gidley went to Bonne Terre last Saturday to attend the Palmer-Gidley wedding at that place.

 

On Monday night at about half past ten the family of Adam Ruebsam were rudely awakened from their peaceful slumbers by the loud cracking of burning timbers. On looking out they beheld their large barn, which was about two hundred yards from their dwelling, in flames. To run out and try to save what they might was but a moments work. On nearing the burning building all hopes of rescue were abandoned and three horses, three mules, a self binder, a mower and drill, plows, harrows, besides about one hundred loads of hay were consumed by the all devouring element. The building was insured in the Ste. Gen. Co F. M. Fire Ins. Co., for $650, which does not even cover one half of the loss. Cause of fire is unknown. In his predicament we extend to the stricken man our heartfelt sympathy.

 

Fair Play–November 5, 1898

Born, on Saturday, October 29, 1898, to the wife of Mr. John Raemer of this city, a daughter.

 

Born, on Saturday, October 22, 1898, to the wife of Mr. James Carron of Lawrenceton, a daughter.

 

Mrs. Catherine J. Mitchim, mother of J. F. Mitchim, of the DeSoto Press, died at Doniphan on October 23rd.

 

Mrs. Charles A. Herter, formerly of this place, but now of Lawrenceton, was stricken with paralysis on Tuesday, October 25th.

 

The five year old son of Mr. John J. Vaeth died of croup on Sunday, October 30th. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on Monday.

 

 

Fair Play–November 12, 1898

Born, on Sunday, November 6, 1898, to the wife of Mr. James M. Mahoney, a son.

 

Died, on Saturday, November 5, Miss Mary Laplant, an inmate of the county poor farm.

 

Mrs. Julia St. Vrain, wife of Lil P Perry, of Chester, died in St. Louis on Sunday last.

 

We are sorry to learn that Mr. George Woerner of Lawrenceton was thrown from his wagon last Monday and sustained a fracture of the right leg.

 

Mr. Robert Bartels of Perryville and Miss Mary Lawbaugh of St. Mary’s were married at that place Wednesday, November 9, 1898, by Rev. Father Wagner.

 

Married at St. Mary’s by Rev. Father Wagner on Wednesday, November 9, 1898, Mr. Will Mattis of Perryville and Miss Annie Herzog of St. Mary’s.

 

Married, at the Catholic Church in this city on Monday, November 7th, 1898, by Rev. Father van Tourenhout, Louis St. James and Emma Williams, both colored.

 

Mr. McNichol, the general traffic manager of the Canadian Pacific railway, estimates that 50,000 people have gone to the Klondike this season and that 20,000 of them will return to their homes without reaching the gold fields. Each man arrived with him an outfit costing several hundred dollars, and his traveling expenses were not less than $250 to $300, making a total average expenditure of $30,000,000 in pursuit of the phantom. Thus far less than one fifth as much has been brought away, taking the miner’s own statements as correct.

 

Fair Play–November 19, 1898

Our young friend Joseph Huber of Farmington was married at Weingarten on Tuesday, November 15, to Miss Lizzie Grieshaber. Rev. Father Muehlsiepen performed the ceremony.

 

Mr. August Klein and Miss Belle Rudloff will be married in this city on Monday, November 21, and invite their friends to a free ball to be given at Wehner’s Hall on the evening of that day.

 

Mr. Anthony Bahr and Miss Cecelia Jokerst of this city were married at the Catholic Church at River aux Vases Tuesday morning, November 15, 1898. Rev. Father M. Bahr, brother of the groom, performed the ceremony. Miss Lena Jokerst and Mr. Henry Wilmes were the bridesmaid and groomsman. A wedding dinner and supper were served at the residence of the bride’s parents and at night the young folks enjoyed themselves in dancing and merry making. The Fair Play extends congratulations.

 

Mr. Peter H. Huck and Miss Annie Cox were married at the Catholic Church in this city Monday morning at six o’clock, Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout officiating. The couple departed for St. Louis Monday morning to spend their honeymoon and returned home Thursday night. They have our best wishes for a happy life.

 

Zell News.

A daughter was born to the wife of August Streible one day last week.

 

Two couples were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Father Piggi last Tuesday. The happy couples were George F. Huck and Elizabeth Schmelze, John Braun and Elizabeth Schwent. Sophia Schmelzle and Cecelia Huck acted as bridesmaids and Frank Schmelzle and Lawrence Huck as groomsmen for the former couple and for the latter couple Francis Braun and Fannie Schwent acted as bridesmaids and Sylvester Braun and Sepherine Schwent as groomsmen.  The writer wishes the newly united couples happiness and a long and joyful life.

 

Fair Play–November 26, 1898

Married, at the Catholic Church in this city on Tuesday, November 22. 1898, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. Felix Valeroy and Miss Ellen Winston, both of this city.

 

Born, on Tuesday, November 22, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Otto Roth of this city, a daughter.

 

A daughter was born to the wife of Mr. Paschal Moreau of this city on Saturday, November 19, 1898.

 

Mr. Joseph Spraul and Miss Emma Hagen were married at the Catholic Church in this city on Wednesday morning, November 23, 1898, during mass, Rev. Father C. L van Tourenhout, officiating.

 

Died, of consumption, at her home in this city, at the age of 55 years, on Friday, November 18th, 1898, at 6 o’clock p.m., Mrs. Genevieve Thomure. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout officiating at the last ceremonies.

 

Married, at the Catholic Church in this city on Tuesday morning, November 21, 1898, by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. August Klein and Miss Belle Rudloff. Misses Caroline Rudloff and Rosie Klein were the bridesmaids and Henry Rudloff and Lawrence Siebert were groomsmen. At night the marriage was celebrated by a fine free ball at Wehner’s Hall which was well attended.

 

Weingarten Items.

Mr. Frank C. Hogenmiller and Miss Lottie C. Mintert were married at the Catholic Church at Weingarten on November 9th, 1898, Rev. Father J. H. Muehlsiepen officiating. Miss Emma Hogenmiller and Louise M. Mintert acted as bridesmaids and Henry J. Hogenmiller and Xavier Gegg were groomsmen. The happy couple intended to spend their honeymoon in St. Louis and St. Charles but owing to the disagreeable weather they remained at the residence of the bride’s parents, where a fine dinner was served. In the evening a social hop was given which lasted until an early hour. The following day the newly wedded couple departed for the residence of the groom’s father, Prof. Felix Hogenmiller, where they will make their future home.

 

Fair Play–December 3, 1898

The funeral of Mr. Isadore Hurst occurred at Staabtown Wednesday.

 

Born, on Friday, November 25, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Charles Bauman, a son.

 

Born, on Thursday, December 1, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Anton Scherer, a daughter.

 

Mr. C. J. Wilder closed out his grocery store Wednesday of this week. His stock of groceries were purchased by Rozier’s Cash Store.

 

Miss Mary U. V. Jokerst arrived from St. Louis this week in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of her father, Mr. Lawrence E. Jokerst.

 

Died, of diphtheria, at her home in St. Louis, at the age of 7 years, on Tuesday, November 29, 1898, Ella Kastner, beloved daughter of Charles and Mary Kastner, formerly of this city.

 

Died, in this city, of typhoid fever, on Friday morning, December 2, 1898, at four o’clock, John Baum, son of Mr. Chris Baum, aged sixteen years and ten months. The funeral will take place from the Catholic Church at four o’clock this afternoon.

 

Married, at the Catholic Church in Bloomsdale, on Tuesday morning, November 22, during high mass, by Rev. Father Krechter, Mr. Thomas J. Bauman of Zell and Miss Louisa M. Carron of Bloomsdale. Misses Julia Carron and Helen Bauman were the bridesmaids and Xavier Bauman and Andrew Carron were groomsmen. A dinner was served at the residence of the bride’s parents, and many valuable presents were received.

 

We regret to learn that Mr. Lawrence E. Jokerst, who lives about four miles from town on the Perryville road was stricken with paralysis last Monday. There is some slight improvement in his condition at this writing, we are glad to say.

 

Jesse Clark, colored, who escaped from jail in October, just one week previous to the meeting of circuit court, was captured in Perry county and returned to jail here last Friday. He is charged with burglarizing a barber shop at St. Mary’s.

 

Wednesday’s Globe-Democrat says: William Kennedy of Ste. Genevieve, Mo, fell unconscious in front of the Union market yesterday morning and blood poured from his mouth. At the City Hospital Dr. Eyermann found that the man was suffering from an affection of the liver, and pronounced the case very serious Kennedy has been employed by the government. He arrived in St. Louis yesterday.

 

Fair Play–December 10, 1898

 

Mr. Enos Fenley Hammers, brother of Mrs. Eli Boyer of this city, died suddenly at his home in Selma, California, on Sunday, October 2, at the age of 68 years and 5 days.

 

Married, in St. Louis, December 5th, 1898, by Rev. S. J. Niccalls, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church. Mr. Henry L. Pratte of St. Mary’s and Miss Bennie Chadwell of this city.

 

Mr. Henry L. Clark, secretary of the Wiggins Ferry Company, died at his home in St. Louis on Sunday, December 4, at the age of 86 years. He was a brother in law of Mrs. Melanie LeCompte of this city.

 

Mr. Lawrence E. Jokerst, who was stricken with paralysis on Monday last week, mention of which was made in our last issue, died on Tuesday morning, December 6, 1898, at 8:10 o’clock. Mr. Jokerst was one of our county’s best citizens and his death is generally regretted.  He was kind and loving to his family and highly respected by all who knew him.  The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Thursday afternoon at two o’clock and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout and Rev. Father Martin Bahr. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Louis Naumann, Anton Samson, Charles Rottler, H. C. Ziegler, John W. Schwent, Theodore Grass, Peter Weiler and George Gettinger.

 

Mr. Jokerst was born on June 8, 1852, and was therefor 46 years, 5 months and 28 days of age at the time of his death. On November 17, 1874, he married Regina Vaeth, daughter of Peter Vaeth, deceased. Five children were born to this union. A widow and three children, Mary U. V.,  Annie M. J and Edward C. are left to mourn the sad loss of a loving husband and kind father. R. I. P.

 

Mr. Thomas Marshall died at his home at St. Mary’s of pneumonia on Monday, December 5th. He was a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.

 

Peter, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burgert died of diphtheria on Wednesday, December 7th. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring Thursday afternoon.

 

Born.

On Sunday, November 27th, to Mrs. Wm. Stolzer of River aux Vases, a daughter.

On Monday, November 28th, to Mrs. Wm. Oberle of River aux Vases, a daughter.

On Wednesday, November 30, to Mrs. John Baumgartner, a son.

On Friday, December 2, to Mrs. Ed. J. Bauman, a daughter.

On Saturday, December 3, to Mrs. Max Bader, a daughter.

On Monday, December 5, to Mrs. Stephen Roth, a daughter.

 

Zell News.

A child was born to the wife of Jos. Winter some time ago.

 

Minnith News.

Mr. John McKee’s baby died and was buried last Sunday. John will soon move to Illinois.

 

Fair Play–December 17, 1898

Born, on Sunday, December 11, 1898, to the wife of Mr. Noah Morice of Bloomsdale, a son.

 

Married, on Tuesday, December 13, by Probate Judge John L. Bogy, Mr. George Todisman of this city and Miss Martha Holliday of Minnith.

 

Died, on Monday, December 12, 1898, at the county farm, Mrs. Pelagie Langelier. The remains were interred in the Valle Spring Catholic cemetery on Tuesday.

 

Mr. John Lipscomb of St. Mary’s died of congestive chills on Sunday, December 11th. Just one month previous to his death Mr. Lipscomb became a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and his family will receive $1,000 from that order. He was also a member of the A. O. U. W.

 

Mr. Catherine Huck of Zell died of pneumonia on Tuesday, December 13, at the age of 59 years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Zell on Thursday. The deceased leaves four children, two boys and two girls, to mourn her loss.

A marriage license was issued this week to James A. Womack of Womack and Miss Lillie V. Laws of Ulam.

 

Joseph Jacob has sent in his resignation as postmaster of Zell and George Huck will soon be appointed to fill the vacancy.

 

In Memoriam.

Mrs. Camille A. Glad nee Jeep, of Prairie du Rocher, Ill., departed this life on Thursday, Dec. 1, about noon.

Deceased was born in Paris, France, November 9, 1835, and emigrated to America with her parents in 1851, landing in New Orleans. In 1855 they went to St. Louis, where she was married to F. W. Glad the following year.

The union was blessed with eight children, six girls and two boys, of whom only three survive, viz: Mrs. F. M. Brickery, Mrs. Lawrence Ker and Mrs. Jule LaChance.

 

Oakland.

Born, to the wife of Mr. John D. Vance, on the 29th ult. a son. Mother and child are doing well.

 

Fair Play–December 24, 1898

Miss Bessie Rozier, eldest daughter of United States District Attorney E A. Rozier, died at the residence of her parents in Westminister Place, St. Louis, on Saturday, December 17, 1898, at 10:40 o’clock P. M. of typhoid fever, at the age of 15 years, 7 months and 10 days. The remains were brought to Ste. Genevieve on Monday and interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Tuesday morning after a funeral high mass for the repose of the soul had been sung by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout.

Miss Bessie moved to St. Louis with her parents in April of this year. She was as general favorite with her schoolmates in this city and her sad death is greatly deplored by all. She was a member of the young ladies’ sodality of the B. V. M: and the members of that order attended the funeral in a body. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.

 

Born, on Thursday, December 15, 1898, to Mrs. Xavier Hoog on Ste. Genevieve, a son.

 

A marriage license was issued this week to Alexander Williams and Jane Palmer of Minnith.

 

Married, at the Catholic Church in this city on Sunday afternoon by Rev. Father C. L. van Tourenhout, Mr. Killian Grieshaber of this place and Mrs. Ann Barthold of St. Louis.

 

Mrs. Henry Arnold died at her home near Ste. Genevieve of blood poisoning on Saturday, December 17, 1898, at the age of thirty-two years. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Valle Spring on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Arnold leaves a husband and six small children to mourn her loss.

 

Died, at his home in Bremen, about seven miles from Ste. Genevieve, on Monday, December 19, 1898, of pneumonia, at the age of 69 years, Mr. Aegidius Giesler. The deceased leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his loss. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at River aux Vases on Tuesday, Rev. Father A. H. Schaefer officiating. R. I. P.

 

Zell News

Mrs. Catherine Huck died of pneumonia on Tuesday of last week and was buried in the Catholic cemetery at this place on the following Thursday.

 

Fair Play–December 31, 1898

News was received Tuesday of the death of Mr. Franz Dehe, who died in St. Louis that day.

 

Died, at his home in St. Louis, on Monday, December 26, 1898, of pneumonia, at the age of 38 years, Mr. Charles Buehler, formerly of this city. Mr. Buehler leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. The remains were interrred in St. Matthew’s cemetery on Thursday afternoon.  Mrs. Pauline Buehler and son, Joseph, of this city, attended the funeral.

Zell News.

A ten pound daughter was born to the wife of Henry A. Huck on Christmas day. Mother and child are doing well.

 

Weingarten Items.

A son was born to the wife of Mr. Joseph Bieser one day last week. That is right, Joseph expects to have help from his sons after a while to work in his mines.