1884

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The Kinmundy Express; LAWSON & SCOTT, Publishers, Kinmundy, Illinois.

Issued every Thursday evening; Rates of Subscription - $1.50 per year

January 4, 1884:

- Elder G.T. NICHOLS will preach the Centennial Sermon at the M.E. Church South on Sunday next.

- Thos. W. WILLIAMS of Kinmundy is going to engage in the insurance business with Emmet PORTER. They will make a full team. (Herald-Advocate)

- Prof. A.B. CHILCOAT, late superintendent of our city school, departed for Chicago on Tuesday evening.

- Miss Fodie EAGAN accompanied her friend, Miss Ida SWAN to Fairfield, Ill. last Monday and will remain some days in that city.

- An oyster supper was given on Monday eve. Dec. 31, 1883, at the residence of Mr. C. ROHRBOUGH by the young folks of Kinmundy.

- Misses Mabel and Anna HOLLISTER gave a tea party last Saturday evening to a few of their young lady friends, among whom were Miss Ida SWAN of Fairfield and Miss Pauline JONES now of Raymond. In the language of the girls, "they had a splendid time".

- On last Saturday, Mr. G.W. HARLAN purchased of Jos. PYLES a house and lot near the railroad, in the west part of Kinmundy. Consideration $175.00 cash. Mr. HARLAN will erect two houses on the premises, repair the old one, and all three will be for sale or to rent.

- "The dude of the depot" is what the girls call Seth FOSTER.

- Roller Skating at Jones’ hall next Monday and Tuesday nights.

- Master Charley FOX celebrated his 13^th birthday on the evening of the 1^st inst.

- Mrs. A.W. GUNN of Richview, Ill. is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.C. GUNN in this city.

- The C.P. church supper at EAGAN’s Hall last Friday night was fairly attended. Net receipts about $25.00.

- Charley LOHMANN is at a loss to know why any one should want to steal a pair of boots when they can buy them of him so cheaply.

- Chief Justice HARLAN has moved his office down stairs and across the street, and will hereafter hold court in the same office occupied by W.B. EAGAN.

- There was an oyster supper at the residence of Mr. J.H. ROHR, living five miles south of Kinmundy, on the night of Jan. 1^st, 1884. Maple Grove cornet band was present and enlivened the occasion with music.

- Miss Susie LAWSON went to Chicago last Monday night to act as cashier for Mr. MAHAN. Mrs. MAHAN and Joe expect to go in a few days. In consequence of their removal, their residence property on Second street will be sold at a great bargain.

- A card from Charley GAMMON says send his paper to Quincy, Ill.

- Miss Nettie BLAKSLEE gave a very pleasant party to her young friends last Friday evening on the occasion of her 12^th birthday.

- J.P. LATSHEW and wife of Stanberry, Mo. spent the holidays with Mrs. L.’s people, H. WILLIAMS and family. They returned yesterday.

- A juvenile tramp giving his name as James FITZGERALD, and claiming to be from Arcola, Ill., but more recently discharged from the Cairo hospital, was arrested on Wednesday for stealing a pair of boots from in front of C. LOHMANN’s boot and shoe store. He was taken into custody just after a fruitless attempt to sell the boots for $1.50 in McBRYDE’s store, and was given a preliminary trial before Justice HARLAN who sentenced him to the county jail to wait the action of the next term of court. The prisoner said he bought the boots in Centralia for $3.00, but the property was identified by Mr. LOHMANN and VANARNUM. He was taken to Salem Wednesday night by constable Will HAMMERS. The boy is, we should judge, about 16 years of age, very delicate looking, and not so constituted to stand much prison life. He is in all probability a victim of bad literature, having run away from home to seek his fortune.

- Birthday Surprise Party: Mr. Editor - On Wednesday, Dec. 26 at the usual hour for tea I went home to see what the chances were for something to sustain nature. It is my custom to go around the house, but on seeing the front door open, I went in there for a change, and was met in the hall by my wife, who ushered me into the parlor to wait until the rolls were done. When I entered the parlor, all was dark, the lamp being turned very low, but on being turned up revealed a whole room full of people, and then it dawned upon me that this was my 48^th birthday, and that I was being banqueted by my Sunday school class, who were all present as follows, except four: Mrs. JACKSON, Mrs. ROTAN, Mrs. STEWART, Mrs. WHITE, Misses Anna CAWREY, Annie WHITE, Gussie Rose FROST, Maggie HARMON and Mrs. Mary FOX, accompanied by Rev. G.T. CLAWSON, W.H. WHITE, Miss Emma STEVENS and Miss Joanna EAGAN. After a social greeting all around, we were informed by the landlady that the rolls were ready, and all repaired to the dining room to partake of what had been arranged for us. To me this was a most joyful occasion. One that will ever be a pleasure to remember. No was this all, for the class also put an elegant large album on the Christmas pyramid for me, for which I am truly thankful; and take occasion here to return to them many thanks for these expression of kindness, and wish them all another happy, pleasant year. J.B. McBRYDE.

- Card of Thanks: We desire to express our sincere thanks to the many kind neighbors and citizens of Kinmundy for their acts of sympathy and assistance shown during the illness and at the death of our dear wife and beloved mother. May the choicest blessings of heaven rest upon the people of this community is our wish for they have all been kind to us. Theodore BOOS and family.

January 11, 1884:

- City Government of the City of Kinmundy, 1884:  Mayor - John F. DONOVAN; Clerk - Frank W. KING; Treasurer - Geo. W. ELDER; Attorney - J.C. GUNN; Police Magistrate - C.S. PURCELL; Marshal - G. FENSTER; Supt. of Sts. - H.R. HERRICK;Alderman - 1^st Ward - J.G. WEST, E.G. FORSHEE; 2^nd Ward - Ed HERRICK, Fred D. SIPLE; 3^rd Ward - Nelson GRAVES, M. JERNIGAN; Standing Committees: Finance - J.G. WEST, N. GRAVES, E. HERRICK; Ordinances - M. JERNIGAN, F.D. SIPLE, E.G. FORSHEE; Streets and Alleys - E. HERRICK, N. GRAVES, F.D. SIPLE; Claims - F.D. SIPLE, E. HERRICK, J.G. WEST; Cemetery - J.G. WEST, M. JERNIGAN, E.G. FORSHEE; Health and Police - E.G. FORSHEE, M. JERNIGAN, E. HERRICK; Fire - N. GRAVES, J.G. WEST, F.D. SIPLE;

- Church Directory:

+ M.E. Church, South - Services every Sabbath at 11 o’clock a.m. and 7 p.m. except at 11 a.m. the second and fourth Sabbath in each month. Services at Union Camp Ground the Second Saturday evening and Sabbath at 11 a.m. each month. Sunday school at 9 a.m. Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening. G.T. CLAWSON, Pastor.

+ C.P. Church - Services every first and third Sabbath at 11 o’clock a.m. and 7 o’clock p.m. Sunday School at 9½ a.m. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. J. Henry MORPHIS, Pastor. J. Henry MORPHIS, Pastor.

+ M.E. Church - Services every Sabbath at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 9½ a.m. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening. N. BASCOM, Pastor.

+ Roman Catholic Church - Services about the middle of every month. Mass at 10 a.m.. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Vespers at 3 p.m. Father P.J. BECKER, Pastor.

+ Presbyterian - Sabbath school every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. All are cordially invited. J.B. KING, Supt.

- A number of boys who ought to be at school may be seen upon the streets most any day.

- Miss Jennie MAHON is learning the art of printing in this office, and making rapid progress in type setting.

- Several different parties have filled their ice houses this week. The ice is very nice being from eight to nine inches thick.

- Mrs. Matthew HUMPHREY went to Loveland, Ohio near Cincinnati, last Wednesday evening in answer to a telegram announcing the dangerous illness of her mother.

- J.W. WILSON has closed is store in Omega and brought the goods thereof to Kinmundy.

- Charley YOUNG of Chicago, is visiting his parents in Kinmundy, accompanied by his friend, Mr. WEST.

- Council met on Monday night and adjourned without declaring Will REEDER and his horn a nuisance.

- The Odd Fellows would have come out considerable ahead on their supper but for having to feed Jake MARTIN and Steve HUGGINS at the regular price. They ate so much it took off the profit.

- There will be an oyster supper at Mr. Wm. HARRELL’s, 3½ miles east of town, on Friday night, Jan. 11, for the benefit of the Maple Grove cornet band. Come everybody and bring your cousins and your aunts, and enjoy a good time with us. Supper 50 cents a couple or 35 cents a single supper.

- A copy of the Topeka (Kansas) Capital, of Jan. 1^st, 1884, is before us, and contains an engraving of the Topeka steam coffee and spice mills, and a fine portrait of the proprietor, Mr. W.R. FISH, a former resident merchant of Kinmundy. While here he was a wide-awake enterprising business man and we are glad to note that he is meeting with such success. The engine he has now is six horse power, being somewhat larger than the one he had here.

- Memorial: Sister Minnie BOOS: The following resolution were adopted by Rosedale lodge, No. 354, I.O.O.F. at their last regular meeting. Whereas, Under the dispensation of Him, who is too wise to err and too good to be unkind, has seen fit to remove from this earth sister Minnie BOOS, wife of beloved brother, Theodore BOOS, to a land of peace and happiness where neither pain nor sorrow comes. (*)

- Dedication: JONES’ Hall, having been furnished with a fine stage and a superb set of scenery, is gratuously tendered to the Advance band for their charity entertainment mentioned elsewhere. This will be purely a home entertainment by home talent for "home missions". The scenery in the hall is the handiwork of Josiah EAGAN, of this city, who is exhibiting considerable genius in that line, and his work is greatly admired by those who have had the pleasure of inspecting some of his productions. Much of the music for the event will be compositions of Prof. C.H. SIX of Kinmundy, composed expressly for this occasion. It is to be hoped that our people will appreciate these facts and show their appreciation by giving the patronage the object deserves. Look our for the programs soon.

- Meacham: Messrs. Harvy and Ira CURRY, formerly of Meacham, more recently of Tolon, have returned to their old stamping ground, and think Meacham the best place afterall.

- Meacham: Talk about your New Year’s presents, Chris SHAFER’s beats them all. His wife made him a present of a brand new girl baby. Oh dear but he thinks it nice, and I reckon it is.

- Meacham: The climax was a last capped on Tuesday night by Mr. and Mrs. DILLON by way of entertaining the Maple Grove cornet band and a host of other fun and music loving people of Meacham and Kinmundy. It is hardly worth while to say anything about the oysters and other good things to eat, for we can not do justice to the hostess, who every one knows is a good hand at preparing eatables, and the band boys - well, what to say of them we don’t know, suffice it to say they gave us some excellent music. Meachamite.

- E.A. GAMBLE, Dentist, will be in Kinmundy on the third Wednesday of each month, and remain until the Saturday following. Office at the Squiers’ House.

- E.G. FORSHEE, M.D. Physician and Surgeon, special Attention Given to the treatment of Nervous Diseases. Office on Madison Street, Kinmundy, Illinois.

January 18, 1884:

- Mr. James SWIFT is reported quite seriously sick with fever.

- Mr. Geo. SEE of Missouri, is visiting friends in Kinmundy and vicinity.

- Mr. L.L. PUFFER of Lebanon, Ill. visited in Kinmundy on Sunday last.

- Mr. Ed SMITH of Winfield, Kansas is visiting his brother, Frank C. SMITH in Kinmundy.

- Doc MAHON of Sailor Springs, and a friend from St. Louis, were in Kinmundy last Friday evening.

- F.W. KING, deputy county clerk, spent Sunday with parents and friend in Kinmundy. He likes his new situation and surroundings very well.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.M. YOUNG gave a supper last Friday evening to honor of their son, Charley, and his friend Mr. WEST. A very enjoyable time is reported by those present.

- John RAMSEY and John NELMS will give a dance at Moore’s hall tonight for the amusement of the young folks of this city. COCKRELL brothers of Meacham township, will furnish the music.

- Mrs. Henry REYNOLDS died at her last residence northwest of town on Monday last. Rev. BASCOM of Kinmundy conducted the funeral services at the family residence Tuesday and on Tuesday night the remains were taken to Michigan for burial.

- The oyster supper at the residence of Mr. Wm. HARRELL in Meacham township last Friday night, given by Maple Grove cornet band was a financial success for the band, and all present enjoyed the occasion in their full satisfaction. The music furnished is highly spoken of by those in attendance.

- W.B. EAGAN purchased of Mrs. J.M. HUBBARD last week a fire and burglar proof safe, the key of which was lost. Mr. EAGAN was going to send the door to St. Louis to have a new lock made, but Mr. Zard FROST, the genius of sickle-grinder fame, said it was useless, as he could make a key that would lock it, and accordingly he went to work at it, and successfully accomplished the task without any trouble, making two keys that work well. Zard is entitled to the belt as the champion lock-picker of Illinois.

- Mrs. Jasper STEELE and Mrs. I.R. JOHNSON went to Richview, Ill., last Friday evening to attend the funeral of a young relative.

- There will be a grand supper, interspersed with oysters and good music, as the residence of Mr. L.D. CLINGENPEEL, three miles south east of Kinmundy, on Monday evening, Jan. 21, 1884. Everybody cordially invited. Tickets 50 cents.

- Mr. L.L. HOLLISTER has sold his well established drug store in this city to Mr. James DeVORE last of San Antonio, Texas, who will continue the business at the old stand. We understand that Mr. HOLLISTER will go to Dakota, where he has considerable interest, both in land and the drug business.

- Some weeks ago the Express made mention on authority of Mr. Samuel NEVILS, that Iola, Clay county, was a good place to establish a lumber yard. Acting upon this information, Mr. Frederick DISS of this city, went there on a tour of investigation. Finding things just as stated, made arrangements to engage in the lumber trade at that point, and by the first of February expects to have a full stock of all kinds of building material there. Good for Iola.

- Those who contribute: Following is a list of taxpayers of Kinmundy twp. whose taxes amount to $100 or over: T.W. HAYMOND & Co. - $576.20; SONGER Bros. - $276.37; J.H. GRAY - $242.68; C. ROHRBOUGH - $186.65; James SWIFT - $162.31; B.W. BLAKSLEE - $160.13; R.E. SHELTON - $156.10; Geo. WEST - $124.15; Jesse MORRIS, estate - $118.00; T.W. HAYMOND - $113.00; D.P. SNELLING considerable over $100, but we are unable to ascertain the exact amount. A large number pay $50 and upwards, and the names of those will be published at some future time. The tax on property in this township, after deducting the road and bridge tax, is $3.24, on the $100.00.

- MURPHY-ELDER: One of the notable events yesterday was the marriage of Mr. P.L. MURPHY of Fargo, D.T., and Eva L. ELDER, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. ELDER, No. 300 Monroe street, at 8 o’clock p.m. Rev. H.W. GEORGE officiated, the ceremony being witnessed by several relatives of both bride and groom, and a select few of their intimate friends. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Lora ELDER, and a cousin of the bride, Dr. M.D. ELDER of Fort Scott, acted as groomsman. The toilets of the bride and bridesmaid were of heavy silk, exceedingly rich is texture. The groom, Mr. MURPHY, is widely known in Topeka and the state, and his business qualities are well vouched for in the fact that he is at present general agent for the Union School Furniture Company, with headquarters at Fargo, D.T. Miss ELDER is well known in Topeka society, and is a lady of rare accomplishment. After the ceremony was performed, the company partook of the repast prepared and chatted over the days of old, of whom nearly all present were residents of Illinois and close neighbors. The happy couple left upon the midnight train for Chicago, where they will remain a short time and then return to their future home in the far west. (Topeka, Kan. Capital, Jan. 10, 1884). (*)

January 25, 1884:

- Out: With this issue, Mr. LAWSON became sole owner, as he has been sole editor of the Express. My business relations to Kinmundy have been short and pleasant. The Express has in eleven weeks planted itself on a solid foundation and become one of Kinmundy’s fixtures. In withdrawing I leave the paper in reliable and skillful hands. Mr. LAWSON has a first-class job office and knows how to use it, and no man need send away from home for anything in the printing line. In taking leave I predict a bright future for Kinmundy, Mr. LAWSON, and his lighting Express. Owen SCOTT.

- As was announced in the beginning, this paper comes before you, not as an object of charity, asking something for nothing, but as a business enterprise, depending upon its own merits for success. It remains in the hands of the managing editor, who is now both engineer and conductor of the Express. The work heretofore has devolved upon the present editor, our esteemed partner, Mr. SCOTT, having all he can attend to in the publication of the Effingham Democrat, his law practice and the duties of mayor the city of Effingham, therefore there will be no change in the course pursued by the paper, but it will continue to be as heretofore, independent in all things and neutral in nothing. It will be edited and controlled by the publisher, who is not at the mercy of any clique or party. We shall continue to labor for the advancement of Kinmundy and Marion county, believing that this vicinity is possessed with superior advantages which will be recognized and appreciated if properly brought before the public. We have more interest in Kinmundy than any place in America, and intend to dwell here permanently, and only ask the patronage which rightfully belongs to your house paper.

- Our typo friend, Will H. FREEMAN, appeared Thursday morning with quite an elongated countance - a boy, weight 13 pounds, was the prime factor of his joy. The little stranger has been named Richard Lawson, for a printer chum, now editor of the Kinmundy (Ill.) Express. (Hutchinson (Ks.) Herald). We have placed the name of "R.L. FREEMAN" on our list as a life subscriber to the Express, and the little Jayhawker will receive our paper as long as we both shall live.

- Mr. J.P. KENNEDY, a well-to-do farmer, an upright and honorable citizen, died at his home south of Kinmundy, Wednesday, Jan. 23d, 1884, aged 61 years. Mr. KENNEDY was in town one day last week apparently in usual health and spirits. He had been troubled with rupture for a number of years, and the cause of his sudden death was strangulated hernia. Deceased leaves a wife and family of ten children, most all grown. The funeral took place yesterday at 11 o’clock, at the family residence conducted by Revs. N. BASCOM and G.T. CLAWSON, and the remains were interred in the cemetery in this city.

- Miss Gussie BROWN was home from Sandoval last Sunday.

- Capts. PORTER and GRAY are in the south part of the state insuring the people against losses by fire and other pestilence.

- We notice a thrashing machine advertised for sale in this city. Our school directors should purchase it to be used by the teachers in thrashing the unruly boys who are trying to run the school - in the ground.

- Miss Georgie RAMSEY departed last Monday evening for her home in Keota, Iowa, expecting to visit friends in the north part of this state, enroute. Miss Georgia, by her amiable and social disposition has greatly endeared herself to the young people of this place, especially one of them, who is now disconsolate and refuses to be comforted.

- The entertainment given at JONES’s Hall last night, by Advance band and members of the Eureka club, for the benefit of the poor of our city, was well attended, and highly enjoyed by the audience. Receipts amounted to $20.80 and we understand that the band will donate the entire sum, instead of one half. Good for the band and the poor.

- W.H. WHITE says the coffee trade is brisk.

- J.W. WILSON went to St. Louis yesterday to buy goods for his store.

- Mrs. W.H. MURPHY is visiting relatives and friends in Mason and vicinity.

- Mr. Ed HERRICK was mustered into Hicks Post G.A.R. last Tuesday.

- Mr. M.O. CURRY of Stewardson is now a permanent fixture in the Express office.

- Miss Jennie MAHON returned last Wednesday evening from a ten day visit to Sailor Springs.

- Mr. and Mrs. G.W. RUTHERFORD and their two little ones are visiting relatives near Oskaloosa.

- L.C. ROHRBOUGH was sworn in today as city clerk to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of F.W. KING.

- Considerable hay is being shipped from this point every week by our hay dealers, W.H. LAWWILL and J.G. WEST.

- Mrs. M.A. SKILLING and son Charley went to Mattoon this morning to visit for a few days, when they will be joined by "Tad", and all will go to Kansas.

- Information has reached here to the effect that Geo. ARNETT, a former citizen of Kinmundy, now a resident of Rome, Washington county, was probably fatally stabbed by his stepson, John MURPHY, last Saturday.

- Mr. Charles MOORE came down from Bethany last Tuesday on business, and while here traded a couple of pieces of real estate to J.W. WILSON for the stock of merchandise recently brought from Omega to Kinmundy. Mr. MOORE will remove the goods to Bethany.

- As a warning to all baldies we publish the fate of Zard FROST. They tell one on him to the effect that he called on a young lady not long since and took a seat with his back to the looking glass. The lady in glancing at the glass espied the back of Zard’s head, which presented the appearance of a highly polished billiard ball. They say he don’t go back anymore.

- School Superintendent: Mr. W.H. WARNER of Central City, was employed by the board this morning to take charge of the Kinmundy public schools, and Mrs. GUNN resigned as per agreement, her contract being only temporary, to determine whether the school could be conducted by lady teachers alone, and it seems it could not, so Mr. WARNER, who is a competent educator and a man of muscle, was employed. It is to be hoped that all will work well, but the parents must give the teachers their support. If necessary teachers should use the rod. It requires some of it to make men of boys. Mr. WARNER took charge of the schools today at noon.

- In Honor of Their Father: On Jan. 17, 1884, Mr. J.C. JONES being 66 years old, his children planned a pleasant party in honor of the event, and very agreeably surprised their kind father. At the appointed time quite a number came in wagons, buggies and sleighs, and immediately took possession of the dining room, where a large table was literally loaded by them with the good things prepared for the occasion. By this time, Mr. JONES had arrived from town and was informed that the cause of the commotion was the celebration of his 66^th birthday. Dinner being announced, all were invited to partake thereof, which we did until manners whispered enough. Besides a most sumptuous dinner, a number of nice presents were given him. After spending the afternoon in social chat, we all started for our homes, but doubting whether many, if any, of our number will ever live to see our 66^th birthday. Participant.

- Secret Orders:

+ A.F. & A.M.: Kinmundy Lodge, No. 397, A.F. & A. Masons meet first and third Tuesdays of each month, at Masonic Hall, in Bank building, at 8 p.m. Visiting brethren are cordially invited to attend. W.H. WHITE, Sec’y.

+ I.O.O.F.: Rosedale Lodge, No. 354, meets every Saturday evening at their hall. Transient brethren are cordially invited to attend. J.B. McFARLAND, N.G. F.W. KING, Sec’y

+ Knights of Honor: Kinmundy Lodge, No. 1091, meet on Wednesday evening of each week at Odd Fellows Hall. W.C. REEDER, Dictator. F.A. PRUETT, Reporter.

+ R.T. of T.: Fidelity Council, No. 24, meets every Friday evening at ROHRBOUGH Hall. Visiting members are invited to attend. C. ROHRBOUGH, S.C., Mrs. O.N. TYNER, Sec’y.

+ G.A.R.: Hicks Post, No. 225, G.A.R. meets every Tuesday evening at Oddfellow’s Hall. W.J. BROWN, Commander. R.E. BALDWIN, Adj’t.

February 1, 1884:

- Mrs. M.J. SPILLMAN departed yesterday evening for a visit among friends in Princeton, Indiana.

- Mr. J.M. BRENNER went to Iola last Tuesday on business connected with the new lumber yard at that place.

- The union protracted meeting at the M.E. Church still continues, and the interest therein is daily increasing.

- Owing to some misunderstanding the trade between HOLLISTER and DeVORE was declared off, after the invoice, and Mr. HOLLISTER will continue in business at the old stand.

- The junior class of society was highly entertained by Miss Annie ELDER last Friday evening, in honor of her 13^th birthday.

- Miss G.S. DILLON of the Maple Grove cornet band, has treated himself to an elegant new silver horn. It is a ‘daisy’ of the first waters and cost the snug sum of $35. Long may he live to toot his silver horn.

- Mr. Rese EAGAN of Wayne county, spent the week in Kinmundy.

- Charley HERRICK visited his sister, Alice, in Centralia last Wednesday.

- District Teachers’ association meets at Alma tomorrow - Feb 2^nd. Attend.

- Mr. A. SCHERMERHORN went to Ashley last Wednesday on life insurance business.

- Mrs. Abbie BABCOCK and Miss Nellie SNELLING visited in Odin and Centralia during the present week.

- The Lew and Lottie WATERS entertainment at Eagan’s hall last night was equal to any ever given in Kinmundy.

- Station Agent CHAPMAN is enlarging his desk room in the depot to accommodate the increasing business of the place.

- J.O. DUMOND is building a new side walk in front of his residence on Third street, so there will be a good walk to the St. E.K. & S. Depot. (St. Elmo, Kaskaskia, and Southern Railroad).

- Miss Fodie EAGAN returned last Wednesday evening from a four weeks visit among friends in Fairfield accompanied by a young gentleman friend, Mr. PORTERFIELD.

- J.F. DONOVAN went to Decatur last Tuesday evening to attend the state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic of Illinois as a representative of Hicks’ Post No. 225 of this city.

- Delbert EAGAN played the manly part by returning to school after being expelled, and apologizing to the teachers and scholars for his misconduct. Any boy is liable to go wrong, but when he sees the error of his way and returns to the pat of right all honor is due him. "There is ore rejoicing in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over the ninety and nine just souls that need no repentance."

- Mr. George WEST has been circulating a petition to the county clerk to submit the questions for and against domestic animals running at large in Kinmundy twp., to be voted upon at the next township election, which will be on the 8^th of April next. The petition is largely signed by the legal voters, and it is quite probable that the free American citizens will have the privilege of exercising their elective franchise on those questions. Every man has a vote whether he owns a domestic animal or not.

- Last Saturday being the 68^th birthday of Mr. Samuel NEVILS, his two sons, Thos. and Chas. and their wives, planned a pleasant surprise party in honor of the event, inviting several of their venerable father’s old friends, including Mr. L.B. FRENCH and wife, J.C. GUNN and wife, S.M. FUQUA and wife, Geo. W. HARLAN and wife, all of this city, and Rev. E. PATTON of Iola. It was a complete surprise to "Uncle Sammy" as he had no intimation of the affair until the guests had assembled, which served to heighten his enjoyment of the surprise. Several appropriate presents remain to testify to the sincerity oft her friendship of those in attendance. It is such bright spots in life that tend to make it more bearable.

- The New Railroad: Conflicting reports concerning the course of construction of the St. Elmo, Kaskaskia & Southern railroad caused the editor of the Express to visit St. Elmo on Wednesday for the Express purpose of securing, if possible, some reliable information in regard to the proposed road. It was our privilege and pleasure to meet and converse with Mr. B.F. JOHNSTON, president, J.H. JOHNSTON, vice-president, and Wm. SMITH, treasurer, of the corporation, who gave us every assurance that the road will be built to Kinmundy and Salem at a very early day. Also that all reports in regard to its intersecting the Illinois Central at a little flag station north of here are absolutely false, manufactured to stimulate a collapsed boom. The $3,000,000 bonds are all signed, sealed and ready for shipment to New York, and President JOHNSTON very kindly opened the box so we could see them. They are printed in five colors and the lithograph work is as fine as on any bank note. Each bond is for $1000, nearing sixty coupons - one payable every six months for thirty years. Mr. G.W. GWIN, a representative citizen of Altamont was in Kinmundy yesterday, and expressed himself as being quite confident that it is only a question of a very short time when Kinmundy, Salem and Altamont will be connected by railroad, via St. Elmo.

- Kinmundy School Report for Month Ending Jan. 25, 1884:

Room No. 1; Ada B. SKILLING, Teacher; No. enrolled - 58, average attendance - 38.

Roll of Honor - Those neither tardy nor absent: Jennie STEVENS, Herbert BOOS, Eddie EDGAR, Bruce CLOW, Stalker WILLIAMS, Robbie PARISH, Rena SQUIER, Nellie INGRAM, Annie NELMS.

Credit Roll - Those worthy of special mention: Eldorus EAGAN, Herbie MARTIN, Jennie STEVENS, Herbert BOOS, Lillie LUSTER, Ivy NELSON, Katie DAVIS, Ada BROWN, Della GEORGE, Nellie INGRAM, Irena MAHON, Maud SIPLE, Bertie HARLAN, Helen DeVORE, Lillie LOVELL, Rena SQUIRE.

Room No. 2 - A.E. WHITAKER, Teacher; No. enrolled: Males 30, Females 27, total 57. Average attendance 50.

Roll of Honor - Males: Charlie INGRAM, Charlie PORTER, Frank CHALFANT, Walter WILLIAMS, Vivian EARLY, Charlie SIMPSON, Charlie THOMSON, Bennie RICHOLTZ, Robert GRAY, James BROWN, Luther SAUL, Wesley KING. Females: Ellie SCHERMERHORN, Olie PARISH, Pearl EAGAN, Edith WOLFE, Katie FENSTER, Anna CRAIG, Ellen SCHERMERHORN, Josie MARTIN, Effie HAWORTH.

Credit Roll - Wm. ALLEN, Johnie MOTCH, Lena WHITSON.

Room No. 3; Edith B. POPE, Teacher; No. enrolled 45, average attendance 36.

Roll of Honor - Those neither tardy nor absent: Girtie JOHNSON, Florence HAWORTH, Jimmie BLAKSLEE, Herschel JACKSON, Ira ALLEN, Fred SONGER, Eddie DEW, George BARBEE, Frank McFEE.

Credit Roll - Those worthy of special mention: Levie LUSTER, James SCHOOLEY, Sarah STEADMAN, Grace GUNN, Florence HAWORTH, Alice CLAWSON, Hettie EAGAN, Ella CLOW, Fred HARLAN, Eddie DEW, Kleon EAGAN, Harry WILSON, Louis ROTAN, Eddie WHALIN, George BARBEE, Pattie ROONEY.

Room No. 4- Maggie CRAIG, Teacher; No. enrolled 45, average attendance 40.

Roll of Honor - Freddie LYDICK, Berenice YOUNG, Glennie HARLAN, Robert CRAIG, Mary BARREN, Frank PORTER, Etta CHALFANT, Charlie FENSTER, George WEST, Frank BISONETT, Charlie PORTER, Clinton STEVENS.

Credit Roll - Clinton STEVENS, Nettie EAGAN, John HAWORTH, Etta CHALFANT, Mary BARREN, Freddie LYDICK, Berenice YOUNG, Clara HERRICK, Jessie McBRYDE, George TOMLINSON.

Room No. 5 - Addie COLEMAN, Teacher; No. enrolled 40, average attendance 35

Roll of Honor - Those who have not been tardy or absent: May EDGAR, Sallie DARDEN, Jennie FENSTER, Harry PORTER, Annie ELDER, Markie SQUIER, Sarah GLAZEBROOK, Katie BEAVER, Myrtie EDGAR, Nettie BLAKSLEE, Jessie FOX, Frankie NELMS.

Credit Roll - Those worthy of special mention, for perfect lessons: May EDGAR, Julia WILLIAMS, Sarah GLAZEBROOK, Annie ELDER, Mamie STOUT, Cecil DENISON.

For Good Conduct: Myrtle ROTAN, Julia WILLIAMS, Emma BALDWIN, Nellie SCOTT, Cecil DENISON, Lee HAWORTH.

Room No. 6 - Winona DODD, Teacher; School was taught 19 days. Total attendance was 702 days. No. of Males 20, Females 23, total No. scholars 43. Average daily attendance 37.

Neither Tardy or Absent - Girls: Anna CHALFANT, Hattie EICHOLTZ, Hattie GRAY, Letha JACKSON, Jennie WILLIAMS, Resa LOVELL. Boys: Louis HARLAN, Nicholas V. LOVELL.

- While in Vandalia last Wednesday, we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. J.F. REEDER and Mr. J.F. MAHAN, both seemingly in the best of health and spirits. Frank was engaged in spouting a house and John was just going out to assist in a surgical operation. They sent regards to Kinmundy friends.

- Meacham Items: I.T. DILLON is on the sick list.

- Meacham Items: The prospect of a mud crop is good.

- Meacham Items: J.L. ROGERS has three sick children.

- Meacham Items: Little Allie BEAVER has been very sick.

- Meacham Items: Messrs. T.J. and A.J. PARRILL are preparing to build houses on their farms.

- Meacham Items: H.B. GIBSON, a former resident of Meacham, now of Vermillion county, Ill., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Abe LACY who has been very sick.

- Meacham Items: A lively discussion at "Rabbit College" (Lacy School house) between H. B. GIBSON, a former resident of Meacham, and Prof. E.F. KELCHNER. Subject, Baptism.

- Meacham Items: The literary and debating societies at the Switzer schoolhouse, every Friday evening, at Maple Grove, and Prairie Grove, Saturday evenings. These societies have been productive of good in learning the young folks to think and talk.

- Meacham Items: Almost a fire - D.C. BEAVER’s folks woke up Sunday a.m. found the room full of smoke. A spark from the stove had caught in the carpet and burned a spot near a foot square through the carpet and floor. Having a pail of water convenient, the flames were soon extinguished.

- A letter was printed to Mr. L.L. HOLLISTER by R.L. SMITH of Dakota (a former resident of this county) who is brother of Dr. W.O. SMITH of this city telling about Dakota. (*)

February 8, 1884:

- Valentines at TYNER’s music store.

- Mr. J.G. WEST visited the wilds of Irvington last Monday.

- H.H. DRAPER, editor of the Odin Journal, was in town Tuesday.

- Miss Jennie TYNER has been visiting in Mason since Friday last.

- That you can save money is a fact - by trading with F.C. SMITH.

- Mr. and Mrs. KIMBALL are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Geo. WITHBECK.

- W.H. WHITE is building an elegant band wagon for the M.G.C.B.

- Henry HOLMES has retired from the butcher business with his pockets full of holes.

- Buy your canned goods, candies, bread, tobacco and cigars at the New Restaurant.

- Railroad, coal mine, and the reaper factory are receiving the attention of our citizens.

- G.S. DILLON was in town Wednesday with his cornet case, and a stranger mistook him for a pill peddler. It is only a lung tester or wind instrument that he carries.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ben McFARLAND and daughter Florence, and Mr. and Mrs. J.W. WILSON went to Raymond, Ill., Wednesday morning on a brief visit to Mr. and Mrs. L.F. BOOTHE.

- Alex FERGUSON, writes from New Market, Ont., that he longs for the classic shades of Kinmundy again. His return to this place may be expected when the wild geese and "cranes" commence to migrate.

- Last Saturday was "ground hog day" and any hog that didn’t see his shadow must have been blind. It was indeed a beautiful day, and Mr. J.C. HAWORTH remarked that any ground hog that would return to his hold was a fool.

- To reach St. Elmo last week went to Centralia, thence north to Vandalia, thence east to St. Elmo, and returned by the same route, a distance of about 120 miles. When the new road is finished the distance will be materially decreased.

- On January 29^th as Mr. P.A. SHRIVER was taking his sister home from school he saw hawk drop a large blue racer snake, measuring four feet in length. Peter soon put an end to the existence of his snakeship, and thinks he is entitled to the belt for killing the first snake of 1884. Tally one for Pete and the Express.

- Miss Ida PHILLIPS visited in Alma Saturday and Sunday.

- Mr. DAVIS has moved his family from Omega to Kinmundy.

- Strangers are in Kinmundy almost every day prospecting for land in this vicinity.

- Dentistry. Kinmundy Dental Rooms. Howard Brothers, Dentists. Office with Dr. W.O. SMITH, Kinmundy, Ill.

- Mesdames FOX and STEVENS have sold their stock of millinery goods and notions to Mrs. Maggie GRAY, who will continue the business in the same building on Madison street.

- Our public schools are progressing nicely under the new management, Mr. WARNER says he has as good pupils here as can be found anywhere, and the scholars are delighted with their superintendent. This is a very gratifying state of affairs, and we may safely say that the school has been redeemed.

- Mr. C.E. SMILEY of Maple Park, Kane County, Illinois has been visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. W.J. BROWN, since Tuesday. While here some months ago Mr. SMILEY was so well pleased with our country that he purchased the S.H. MAINE farm just south of town. He is still delighted with this community, and seriously contemplates becoming a citizen of Kinmundy at an early day. Such people are always thrice welcome, and we hope he may conclude to locate among us.

- North Fork: John ATKINS sold two horses last week for $300.

- North Fork: Mack ROBB is going to build a house for Henry WARREN.

- North Fork: Massey ARNOLD is now staying at Shobonier, learning telegraphy.

- North Fork: Mrs. John DOOLAN and little daughter, Maud, are sick, at the home of her father.

- North Fork: Miss Clotell FRENCH of Alma will teach the school west of the Burg next summer.

- North Fork: Frank LOWE has about two hundred cords of wood cut this winter. He has a hand hired at $16 a month.

- North Fork: Doug JONES who left here about a year ago to learn telegraphy, now has an office in Iowa at $40 per month.

- North Fork: Mr. William DOOLEN died of measles, at his home, west of here, on Sunday night. Aged about 35 years. He leaves a wife and several children.

- North Fork: A very interesting protracted meeting is now in progress at the North Fork church conducted by Rev. J.H. BALLANCE, Rev. READ and another minister unknown to your correspondent.

- A Poem was written in memory of their daughter, Della, by her parents, W.N. and J.E. GERARD, who died one year ago today.

February 15, 1884:

- New Millinery Store: Having purchased the Millinery and Dress Making establishment of FOX & STEVENS, I desire to inform the public that I will continue the business at the old stand, and am prepared to do all kinds of dressmaking at reasonable prices. I shall also keep a select stock of Millinery Goods and Notions. Give me a call. Mrs. Maggie GRAY.

- Miss Edith POPE visited Farina last Saturday.

- Mr. John GUNN of Springfield, Ill. is in Kinmundy on business.

- E. BEEL has purchased the bakery and confectionery of Fred CAWREY on Madison street, and will continue the business at the same place, respectfully soliciting a share of your patronage.

- Miss Gussie BROWN Sundayed in Kinmundy.

- E.D. PORTER visited Farina on business Tuesday.

- E. BEEL has secured the services of a first class baker and is prepared to furnish as good bread, or anything in that line, as you can get anywhere. A trial is solicited. Six loaves for a quarter.

- What do you think about a coal mine in Kinmundy? The Express is for it, and ready to call a meeting to discuss the subject at any time. Let us hear from some of our citizens in regard to it, pro or con?

- Miss Allie EAGAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John EAGAN, has been a great sufferer for the past six months, from a large tumor on the spinal column. On Wednesday last Drs. W.O. SMITH and Samuel SONGER operated on the eruption, since which time she is rapidly improving.

- Mrs. F.A. PRUETT, we regret to say is still most seriously sick.

- Mr. Wm. STEWART, the cattle king of Sandoval, was in town Tuesday.

- Mr. Chas. A. NICHOLS, of Berrien Springs, Mich., spent a few days this week with his old friend O.N. TYNER in Kinmundy.

- J.W. WILSON returned from Springfield last night where he has been attending the Grand Council of R.T. of T. and reports an excellent session.

- In this issue will be found the business card of Mr. W.C. MAHAN (successor to James MAHAN) dealer in choice meats, who asks a share of your patronage. Give him a call and he will do right by you.

- Mr. Fred CAWREY and family departed the first of the week for their future home in Maroa, Illinois, where Mr. C. has purchased an old established and well paying restaurant. The best wishes of a host of friends, acquired during their brief sojourn in our city, go with them.

- "In the midst of life, we are in death." Died: In Kinmundy on Thursday night, February 14, 1884, Mrs. Myra PARKER, aged about 30 years, wife of Charles PARKER, after an illness of only a few days. She was a most estimable lady and Christian. Mr. Parker feels deeply his loss and doubtless has the heartfelt sympathy of all who know him. This is another evidence of the uncertainty of life. The funeral will take place from the M.E. church South tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o’clock.

- Wedded Weal: DUMOND-FROST: Mr. J.O. DUMOND and Miss Rosa FROST were quietly married Thursday evening, Feb. 14, 1884, at six o’clock at the residence of the bride’s mother, in Kinmundy, by Rev. N. BASCOM, in the presence of a few of the most intimate friends of the contracting parties. Mr. DUMOND is to be congratulated upon securing such an elegant Rose to adorn his household, and we trust that he may never feel that he may never feel that he got Frost bit by his matrimonial alliance.

- Married: At the residence of Mrs. Betsey DOOLEN, in Foster township, Wednesday, Feb. 13^th 1884. Mr. Henry A. HOPKINS to Miss Clara W. DOOLEN, aged respectfully 19 and 18 years. Rev. J.H. BALLANCE performed the ceremony which joined their loving young hearts together. About 70 persons were present and witnessed the marriage. May their life prove a continued realization of "love’s young dream."

February 22, 1884:

- Mr. Alex FERGUSON returned last Saturday morning from New Market, Ont., looking as happy as ever.

- Mr. and Mrs. T.S. CRAWFORD returned to Ashley, Ill., Monday last, after a visit of several days in this city.

- W.H. WHITE received a car load of material last Monday, for the manufacture of the justly famous White Wagon.

- Miss Sallie MAHON returned last Friday from Topeka, Kansas, where she has been for several months, and will remain some weeks with relatives and friends in Kinmundy.

- H.F. and Alex MILLICAN will officer for sale a large quantity of personal property, including farm machinery, wheat, oats, hay, horses, cows, etc., one mile east of Omega, on Thursday, Feb. 28, 1884. Sale to commence at 10 o’clock.

- Dr. E.G. FORSHEE last Wednesday ordered the Express sent to his brother, Dr. T.W. FORSHEE, Madison, Indiana.

- Mr. James WHITE now of Panola, Ill., came to Kinmundy on Wednesday and will remain some days with relatives and friends in this city.

- A co-partnership has been formed between A. SCHERMERHORN and R.F. LAWSON for the transaction of a general real estate business. Parties desiring to buy or sell can have their wants advertised free of charge, by called on them.

- Seven or eight substantial citizens of Foster township (North Fork) have made application for membership in Kinmundy lodge No. 1091 K. of H. This is good for the lodge and Foster twp. A mutual benefit. Let the good work go on.

- Mr. C.E. SMILEY, Maple Park, Ill., of who mention was made two weeks ago, we are glad to learn, has decided to become a citizen of Kinmundy, and will move here some time in March. People have commenced to recognize the merits of this community and are coming in every week. There is room and welcome for all such.

- Miss Gussie BROWN is home from Sandoval on account of the dangerous illness of her aunt, Mrs. F.A. PRUETT.

- Will REEDER departed this morning for a visit to his sister, Mrs. S.S. SMITH in Effingham, then to see his brother, Frank, in Vandalia, thence to St. Louis.

- Marriageable girls may be interested in the information that a factory at Bay City, Mich., turns out 2400 washboards annually.

- Samuel WHITE was arrested last Monday on a charge of grand larceny, at the instance of the Illinois Central railroad, and given a preliminary trial before Justice HARLAN, who bound him over to await the action of the grand jury, fixing the bond at $200, which he said he was unable to give. A mittimus was prepared and the prisoner taken to Salem the same afternoon. It appears from the evidence introduced that the railroad authorities have been missing ties from their yard for some time, and to locate the matter a watchman was put on guard, and unfortunately for Sam, the blame is laid to him. He admitted to taking two ties, saying that he was entirely out of wood, and could not get any other. Dennis and Mike ROONEY and Lee BARBEE testified for the prosecution, and as they will have to appear before the grand jury and then the court, we withhold our decision.

- Died: Feb. 17, 1884, Mary HALL, at her son’s Mr. H.R. HALL, in Salem, Marion county, Illinois. Sister HALL was born in Connecticut, June 5, 1818. She, with her parents, moved to the State of Georgia in infancy. In August 1837, at Forsyth, Monroe county, Ga., she was united in marriage with Mr. Charles HALL; with whom she lived until Sept. 22, 1856, when he was taken to his reward in Heaven. In 1857, with three children, she removed to Marion Co., Ill., where she spent the remainder of her days. She professed faith in Christ in early life and united with the M.E. church, in which she lived an acceptable member until her removal to Marion Co., where she (by letter) united with the C.P. church at Kinmundy in which she lived a worthy member until November 1883, when she called for, and obtained a letter from said church, with the intention of uniting with the C.P. church at Salem, Ill., but owing to her feeble state of health, was not permitted to do so, before her death. Her dying request was that she be taken to Kinmundy, Ill. for burial, and that her funeral be preached by the writh, at the C.P. church on the day of her burial, which was done.

- R.W. SMITH, Barber and Hair Dresser. Shop on Madison Street. Kinmundy, Illinois.

- We have read with great pleasure a letter from our old friend, W.H. HOWELL, who is now located at Nickerson, Kansas to W.C. INGRAM in this city. Will writes that he is well pleased with Kansas, that times are good and money plenty. He sends the cash for the Express and will hereafter know what is going on in Kinmundy.

- From Foster Township: Mahala TALBERT of Shobonier is staying at John Mass ARNOLD’s.

- From Foster Township: John DOOLEN is going to move back to his old place this spring.

- From Foster Township: Miss Gussie SPENCER is visiting her sister, Clara ARNOLD.

- From Foster Township: Mr. and Mrs. William CHANCE were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James ARNOLD one day last week.

- From Foster Township: Henry OLIVER of Collins Station, was up last week teaching the North Fork band boys. They gave him $8.00 for his week’s work.

- From Foster Township: Jim ARNOLD is talking of buying a farm of Jasper NICHOLS and one of Willis CHANCE, near Zion church and moving to them.

- From Foster Township: Mr. F.A. PRUETT had to give up the North Fork School on account of the sickness of his wife, a little over one month before it was out.

- From Foster Township: The MORRIS heirs divided their land last Saturday.

- From Foster Township: Dock and Hattie ATKINS started to Alma last Saturday, but broke down and had to return home.

- From Foster Township: After the marriage of Mr. HOPKINS and Miss DOOLEN last week they went to Vandalia, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Frank LOWE. The young couple will reside with Mrs. Betsy DOOLEN for the present.

February 29, 1884:

- Uncle Sammy NEVILS went to Iola Monday.

- W.H. and J.T. SIMPSON made a business trip to Farina last Tuesday.

- Mr. J.F. REEDER of Vandalia, Ill., is visiting his parents and friends in Kinmundy.

- Mr. Frank W. KING, deputy county clerk, spent Sunday and Monday with homefolks here.

- Miss Ida EDMISTON, formerly of Columbus, Kansas, is visiting the family of H.A. DENNISON.

- Mr. W.H. LAWWILL last Monday purchased of A.J. BROWN, a house and large lot in the third ward for $250 cash.

- Mr. John H. MOORE, of Labadie, Mo., visited his father-in-law, W.L. PILLIPS, and family all last week. He departed Wednesday for Charleston, Ill., where he will visit a sister a few days before returning to his home in Missouri. Mention of his sojourn here was accidentally omitted from our last issue.

- Under the head of announcements in this paper will be found the name of Mr. Thos. W. WILLIAMS, as a candidate for re-election to the office of assessor of Kinmundy twp. The announcement is made by request of a number of the legal voters of this twp., which is as good a eulogy as could be asked, and no better approval of his services can be given than the desire of his constituents to have him continue in their service. If elected, none can doubt but what he will perform the duty imposed upon him with _________.

- Mr. Jack HOWARD, of Slayter, Mo., is a brother-in-law of the editor’s brother, so PORTER proposed that we pool relationship and send the Express to Jack for a year. HOWARD may not be very proud of his "kin-folks", but he will receive one of the best papers in these parts free of charge.

- Mr. A. HANTZ, of Farina has secured the coopering establishment of Mr. FRENCH in this city and will operate the same with a competent crew of coopers during the coming season. Mr. HANTZ has been in the business for a number of years, being very successful thereat, and we are glad to note that he will be identified with Kinmundy in future, though he will continue in Farina heretofore.

- Geo. W. HARLAN and W.L. KING are engaged in the farming implement business.

- Mr. John HILL Jr. of St. Louis is visiting parents and friends in Kinmundy.

- Mr. P.A. SHANKLIN of the Centralia Evening News, was in town Tuesday and gave us a call.

- Teachers’ examination by County Superintendent STORRS, at the school house this city tomorrow.

- Mr. John ROSS of Alma was in town Wednesday and gave us words of encouragement about our paper.

- Mr. C.A. YOUNG went to Mattoon last Monday and returned on Tuesday accompanied by Mrs. Mollie YOUNG, who will remain some days with friends in Kinmundy.

- Mr. Dennis JONES died at his home in Omega twp. on Monday last. He was well and favorably known through out this section, being an old Mexican War Veteran.

- Mr. Hamer STEWART will offer a large amount of personal property for sale at his residence one mile east of Kinmundy on Wednesday March 19, 1884.

- Farm Machinery: HARLAN & KING have opened a machinery depot on Madison Street in this city and are prepared to furnish anything in that line from a single shovel plow to a steam thrasher at prices that cannot be beat. Call and see them.

- Mr. R.P. MANION, a wealthy, well known and highly respectable farmer, who lived in Fayette county, about 8 miles north of this city, died on Sunday last, aged about 50 years. He was a member of Hicks Post, No. 255, G.A.R. of this city.

- The very latest newspaper item in Marion county is the Centralia Daily Sentinel, which is promised in a few days, Col. Nate A. REED Jr., late of the Chicago Daily News, will be connected with the new Centralia Daily. We have an inkling of another journalistic change soon to take place.

- This Mr. C. WETTER’s birthday, and in honor of the event, which comes but once in four years, a sumptuous dinner was served for the family and friends yesterday. The Express family was kindly remembered with a collection of choice cake and other edibles. Mr. W. has passed through heat of sixty summers and the frost of as many winters, but this is his 15^th birthday. May he live to celebrate as many more is our wish. Mr. W.H. WARNER, superintendent of our city school enjoys the luxury of a birthday but once in four years, being born Feb. 29^th.

- The many friends of Mrs. Dr. E.G. FORSHEE will be pleased to learn that she has so far recovered from her recent severe affliction as to be able to take a ride out on Tuesday last.

- Henry WARREN has just received one of the celebrated Garr Scott & Co. traction engines with which to operate a saw mill on North Fork. Jake WILLIAMS will manipulate the steam.

- Foster Township: Bet. EAGAN and Ella LANSFORD are visiting at Wesley EAGAN’s in Vandalia during court.

- Foster Township: Miss Icy DOOLEN and John JONES visited their aunt, Mrs. Polly FRENCH, in Alma this week.

- Foster Township: Jake WASUM of Patoka is feeding about 150 cattle and 25 horses at Sam JONES’.

- Foster Township: John MORGAN’s school closes today. He taught five months at Arnold’s Chapel for $35 per month. John has given good satisfaction, and we wish him success in future.

- Foster Township: Sam JONES went to Jasper county after his mother last week, but she was unable to return with him.

- Foster Township: Annie JONES and Lizzie ARNOLD went to Alma last Tuesday to visit their aunt, Mrs. Polly FRENCH, who has been sick for over two months.

- Foster Township: Two little girls of equal weight and age took up their residence with John Mas. ARNOLD last Friday.

- Foster Township: Mr. and Mrs. J.W. ARNOLD were visiting their children close to Vernon this week.

- Foster Township: Eli W. JONES sold a horse for $125 this week.

- Foster Township: Mack ROBB sold a horse and two mules recently.

- Memorial to Myra PARKER, wife of Charles W. PARKER. (*)

- Kinmundy School Report for Month Ending Feb. 29, 1884.  Kinmundy, Ill., Feb. 22, 1884.  To the Board of Directors of the Kinmundy Public Schools: At the close of the school month, I transmit to you a summary of the schedules filed by the different teachers. After one month’s experience as the principal of your school, I am happy to say that I have had the hearty co-operation of the teachers, and all seem zealous and interested in their work and realize the importance of the great work to be performed in our public schools. A majority of the pupils are diligent in their studies and their general deportment is good. Tardiness is the complaint in two or three grades, especially in the sixth. Whilst I have received many encouraging words from the directors and patrons on the streets and at your various places of business, our actual school day work is witnessed only by a few. If your people knew how their presence would encourage both teachers and pupils, our school rooms would be thronged with visitors. Come and see for yourselves; encourage us and see for yourselves; encourage us in the grand work before us - enlist the public - get them interested and we can have one of the best schools in Marion county.  Respectfully, & c., Wm. H. WARNER, Principal Kinmundy Schools. 

Summary of Public Schools of Kinmundy from Jan. 25 to Feb. 22, 1884.

Average Daily Attendance 87 percent. W.H. WARNER, Principal.

Room No. 1 - Ada B. SKILLING, Teacher.

Roll of Honor - Jimmie STEVENS, Eldorus EAGAN, Eddie EDGAR, Robbie EDGAR, Bobbie PARISH, Charlie EAGAN, Stalker WILLIAMS, Ada BROWN, Rena SQUIER, Annie NELMS, Frank CHASE.

Credit Roll - Those worthy of mention: Lil LOVELL, Lily LUSTER, Maud SIPLE, Katie SCHOENBORN, Hank GRAY.

Room No. 2 - A.E. WHITAKER, Teacher.

Roll of Honor - Males: Frank CHALFANT, Vivian EARLY, Louis WHITAKER, Charlie CLOW, Charlie THOMSON, Adolph SHULTZ, Johnie MOTCH, James BROWN, Wesley KING. Females: Olie PARISH, Ellen SCHERMERHORN, Emma LOHMANN, Effie HAWORTH, Lena WHITSON, Anna WHITAKER. 15 were promoted last month to room No. 3.

Room No. 3 - Edith B. POPE, Teacher.

Roll of Honor - Florance HAWORTH, Sarah STEADMAN, Fred HARLAN, Ira ALLEN, Charlie WHITE, Fred SONGER, Omer PERKINSON, James SCHOOLY, Walter WILLIAMS, Charlie PORTER, Katie FENSTER, Callie SCHERMERHORN, Fannie FOX.

Credit Roll: Those worthy of mention: Levie LUSTER, Grace GUNN, Nellie MAHAN, Alice CLAWSON, Kleon EAGAN, Charlie WHITE.

Room No. 4 - Maggie CRAIG, Teacher.

Roll of Honor - Freddie LYDICK, Willie EAGAN, Charlie PORTER, Frank PORTER, Willie EDGAR, Girzie JOHNSON, Louie NELMS, Glennie HARLAN, Charlie BUTLER, Berenice YOUNG, Clinton STEVENS, Anna LOHMANN, Florence WHITE.

Credit Roll - Eva WEST, Josei HAWORTH, Josie McBRYDE, Nella EAGAN, John HAWORTH, Rella MURPHY, Clara HERRICK, Mary BARREN, Lulu LUSTER.

Room No. 5 - Addie COLEMAN, Teacher.

Roll of Honor - May EDGAR, Jennie FENSTER, Mamie STOUT, Annie ELDER, Charlie KING, Charlie FOX, Frankie NELMS, Jennie SMITH, Sallie DARDER, Mamie SONGER, Myrtie EDGAR, Nettie BLAKSLEE, Jessie FOX, Markie SQUIER, Harry PORTER.

Credit Roll - Those worthy of mention: Luther WILBORN, Myrtie ROTAN, Myrtie EDGAR, Cecil DENNISON, Lee HAWORTH, Nellie SCOTT.

Room No. 6 - Winona DODD, Teacher.

Roll of Honor - Boys: Harry BOOS, John CLOW, Steve NEAVILS, Oliver SHULTZ, Charlie BOOS, George HOWELL, Otto HARLAN. Girls: Letha JOCKSON, Rosa LOVELL, Elia POWER, Anna CHALFANT.

March 7, 1884:

- Jas. B. McBRYDE is sick.

- Elmer EAGAN came down from Farina last Monday to visit home folks.

- Mrs. W.C. SQUIER is visiting with her four sisters and other friends in Indianapolis.

- Twenty-one applicants for certificates to teach were examined by Supt. STORRS last Saturday.

- Miss Ada SKILLING orders this paper sent to her father, Dr. L.D. SKILLING, Hazleton, Kansas, for one year.

- Board of Supervisors convened at Salem on Tuesday. W.C. REEDER represents Kinmundy, and the people can do no better than re-elect him.

- Rev. J.H. BALLANCE started Tuesday evening on a visit to his sister, Mrs. H.B. JONES and other friends in D______.

- Leslie ALLEN has moved to Mattoon to engage in carpentering.

- M.T. STEVENS shipped a carload of cattle from here Tuesday.

- Tuesday last was pension day, and numerous vouchers were sent in from here.

- W.L. PHILLIPS is having about 100 tons of hay pressed at the barn of J.G. WEST.

- I.T. DILLON sold two cards loads of hay pressed by W.H. LAWWILL to A.M. WOODWARD & Co. of Odin.

- Mr. A. SCHERMERHORN went to Farina Tuesday to adjust a small claim of damages by fire, against a company represented by him.

- The young folks of Meacham will give an entertainment at Maple Grove schoohouse Saturday evening. March 8^th, 1884. Everybody invited.

- A little heir, a son, arrived to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. HAYMOND, on Friday, Feb. 29, 1884. It will be a long time between birthdays for the little fellow, but he is none the less the pride of his parents, and may some day be T.W. HAYMOND, Jr. Cashier Farmers and Merchants bank of Kinmundy.

- Mrs. J.W. WILSON, was decoyed away last Wednesday, March 5, 1884, by Mrs. O.N. and Miss Jennie TYNER who went to Mason to spend the day, and during their absence a grand reception was arranged for Mrs. W., by her husband, in honor of her 25^th birthday. A number of intimate friends were invited to join in the merry making, and all enjoyed the excellent supper prepared. A jolly good time is reported by those in attendance. Several elegant presents were deposited by friends and Rev. N. BASCOM made a very appropriate little speech on behalf of the guests in presenting the gifts to the fair and happy hostess. The event was interspersed with good music and heartfelt congratulations.

- The relatives and intimate friends of Mrs. Geo. WEST planned a pleasant surprise in honor of her 65^th birthday, on Monday evening, March 3, 1884. Her son Charlie invited her out to take dinner with him, and during her absence everything was made ready for the evening festivities. After her return when the guests commenced to arrive, she was worried to think that she had not stayed at home to prepare for their entertainment, but complete was her surprise when she learned that all things were ready for a royal reception. After partaking of a bountiful repast the evening was spent in social conversation and congratulations, interspersed with excellent music by the Maple Grove Cornet Band. Besides the members of the band were present: Mr. and Mrs. J.B. McBRYDE, Mr. and Mrs. STEVENS, Mr. and Mrs. FUQUA, Mr. and Mrs. John WEST, Mr. and Mrs. PHILLIPS, Mr. and Mrs. Will WEST, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. STORRS, Mrs. G.M. SONGER, Mrs. BROWN, Miss Annie WHITE, Miss Ida PHILLIPS, Mrs. HAYWOOD and Mrs. J.B. ELDER.

- Miss Mollie RAWLINGS departed this morning for a visit among friends in Indiana.

- Mr. A. HANTZ of Farina was in town Tuesday on business connected with his coopering interests here.

- J.W. ATKINS, Charles LOWE, J.R. JONES, and F.M. ROBB were initiated into Kinmundy lodge No. 1091, Knights of Honor, last Wednesday night.

- Miss Mattie SIMPSON slipped and fell on an icy board last Wednesday morning, spraining her left wrist very severely, and is still deprived of the use of her arm.

- Miss Bettie BROWN has closed her dressmaking establishment on Third street, and will hereafter receive sewing at her home in the east part of the city. Patronage respectfully solicited.

- Robbery at Farina: On last Monday night, the store of C.R. MAXON, Farina, was entered by some one in possession of a key to the same, and between two and three hundred dollars worth of watches, chains, charms, and rings, belonging to Jacob NELMS of this city, and left there to be sold on commission, abstracted therefrom. Suspicion points very strongly toward J.H. LOONEY, a Farina man, who recently moved to Kinmundy, as being the guilty party, having obtained a key under a peculiar pretense, from J.P. WHITSON, at Haworth’s which has not been returned, and is identical with the lock that was opened. LOONEY is missing, and there is no clue to his whereabouts, but it is hoped that he may be overtaken. It seems to be a clear case of key know.

- Real Estate Transfers: J.F. CROFT to Joshua DAVIS, 40 acres one miles south of Kinmundy. Consideration, $1600.00; SNIDER estate to L. STEEVES, 40 acres, adjoining the above for $1300.00.

- The G.A.R. Hicks Post passed a resolution in honor of comrade R.P. MANION due to his death. (*)

- The Constitution and By-Laws of the Advance Band of Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois. Members who signed it were: C.H. SIX, F.G. HUBBARD, G.L. EAGAN, W.M. CHAPMAN, John R. HENSLEY, W.W. NEIL, John NELMS, C.S. NEIL, W.W. REEDER, J.M. MARTIN, S.D. HUGGINS. (*)

- North Fork: Sam BUNDY started north last Monday to work.

- North Fork: Mr. Baily BUNDY sold a span of horses last week for $31.50.

- North Fork: Rev. THRAPP preached his farewell sermon, at Zion church, last Sunday. He has given up his charge and is going on his farm.

- North Fork: Mr. Fount JONES and Mrs. J.W. ARNOLD went to Alma one day this week to visit their sister, Polly FRENCH.

- North Fork: Joshua JONES, who has been attending the St. Louis medical college for the past three terms, now has a diploma. He expects to be home this week.

- Death of a Faithful Servant: Died - In Meacham twp., on Sunday Feb. 24, 1884. Flora, aged 25 years. Flora was an old gray mare, belonging to Mr. I.T. DILLON, and known to nearly every lover of horses in this part of the country. She was purchased when she was seven years old by Mr. DILLON from R. WILSON for $140.00 and has for 18 years faithfully served her master on his farm four miles east of Kinmundy. (*)

March 14, 1884:

- Band Social at Eagan’s Hall tonight. Everybody invited.

- Ed SMITH, brother of F.C. SMITH, returned to Kansas last week.

- Johnnie RAMSEY this week subscribes for this paper for his sister, Miss Georgia, Keota, Iowa.

- Mrs. H.R. HALL returned to Salem Monday evening, after a week’s visit with her sister, Mrs. T.W. HAYMOND, in this city.

- Charlie YOUNG departed for Chicago Monday morning to engage in manipulating lightning for the Western Union telegraph Company.

- Mr. J.B. KING has so far recovered as to be able to walk down town on Wednesday afternoon for the first time since Christmas day.

- Through the agency of John M. ROTAN, Mr. D.C. WHISNANT last Saturday sold to Wm. LESELMAN 160 acres of farming land, four and one-half miles southeast of Kinmundy for $4000 cash. Mr. LESELMAN comes from Washington County.

- Friends of the Advance Band should remember the new restaurant. It was started by the band to help pay their expenses, and to secure a teacher for them. You can buy goods as cheap in that line there as elsewhere.

- Mr. Early MARSHALL and Miss Rose ORGAN were married at Salem on Wednesday. We congratulate, and trust that the Organ he has secured will ever make Martial music, that will be agreeable to those who Rose Early in the morning.

- Died: Near Kinmundy, on Thursday, March 6^th, 1884, little Grace F., daughter of Wm. S. and Agnes I. CONANT, aged 3 years, 2 months and 6 days. Grace was a lovely little child and the grief stricken parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all who know them. May they ever remember that though lost to sight, she still lives, in a brighter home above.

- Found Dead in Bed: Mr. Daniel STEVENS, aged 45 years, a highly respected citizen of Alma twp., was found dead in bed at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. RAINEY, last Saturday morning, supposed to have died of heart disease. Funeral was held on Monday by Rev. G.W. GILMORE, and the remains interred in the city cemetery.

- Married: At the residence of the bride’s parents, in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday evening March 12, 1884, Mr. E.G. MENDENHALL, of Kinmundy, to Miss Alice L. BOGERT, of Cincinnati. No cards. For and in behalf of a multitude of friends in this city, the Express extends to Mr. MENDENHALL and the lady of his choice, hearty congratulations. We understand that Mr. M. and his bride will come to Kinmundy the last of this month to spend the summer in their Park place in this city.

- Struck by Lightening: During the thunder storm last Tuesday evening, lightening struck the new residence of Mr. W.A. SHRIVER, living a little over three miles southeast of this city, doing considerable damage, but it seems almost miraculous that none of the family were hurt. One of the girls had just went out to set a tub to catch water, and was returning when the lightening struck the corner of the house about six feet from the ground, tearing the whole corner off completely wrecking the tub that had been deposited there not thirty seconds previous. Damage to building is fully covered by insurance in the German of Freeport, represented by A. SCHERMERHORN. Mr. SHRIVER regrets having his new house thus disfigured, but considers it a very fortunate escape, and feels thankful that it is no worse. That no one was hurt seems providential.

March 21, 1884:

- J.B. GARNER, the boss barber of Patoka, came over to Kinmundy last Monday evening to be shaved and have his haircut.

- Rev. G.W. GILMORE occupied the pulpit at the M.E. church south last Sunday evening, Rev. CLAWSON being engaged in a meeting at the campground.

- Mr. A.C. BARNES of Richview, son-in-law of Mr. J.C. GUNN, of this city, has moved his family to Kinmundy, with a view of engaging in business here.

- We understand that a popular young man of this city says he does not want to get married where the Express is loose among the people. Well if its dis Gustin we won’t comment (E)agan.

- Mr. C.H. SIX has moved his restaurant and confectionery into the elegant rooms in Odd Fellows block, between Green’s Drug Store and Song & Smith’s dry goods and millinery emporium, and respectfully asks all to come and see him.

- Married: At the residence of the bride’s mother, eight miles south of Kinmundy, on Thursday evening, March 20, 1884, Mr. Cyrus ROSE of Flora, Ill., to Miss Belle WARNER, in the presence of a large number of friends of the contracting parties.

- City Council met in adjourned session last Monday evening. Alderman WEST acting mayor pro tem, in the absence of his Honor, DONOVAN. No action was taken on the subject of purchasing ground for cemetery purposes. After allowing a few bills, adjourned to next regular meeting.

- We unintentionally neglected to mention in our last issue the taffy pulling by the Band of Hope at Presbyterian hall on the 8^th inst. The ladies and children desire to tender Mr. Clark HAMMERS their grateful thanks for his kindness in making the candy. The little ones enjoyed the occasion in a royal manner. Hereafter the B. of H. will meet on Friday afternoon at four o’clock in the Presbyterian hall.

- Mrs. WITBRAUGH of Percy, Ill., and Dr. J.F. WHITE and family of Richview are visiting Mr. and Mrs. STEELE and family.

- Mr. John HARLAN departed for Clinton, Iowa, last Monday, expecting to be absent two or three months, on insurance business.

- A telegram was received here this week announcing the death of Mr. Scott FISH, brother to James FISH, which occurred in Texas last Friday.

- Mr. T.S. JONES of Geneva, Ill. last Saturday purchased the 80 acre farm of T.S. CRAWFORD, one and one half miles east of Kinmundy, for $2000 cash.

- Mr. Stephen RYAN, aged about 35, died in Farina on Tuesday and was buried here on Wednesday. He was known in Kinmundy for having married Mrs. Jay MAXFIELD, daughter of Phenis OSMAN, some two years or more ago. She preceded him to the grave not long since, and now both lie side by side in our city cemetery sweetly sleeping the sleep that knows no waking.

- Mr. and Mrs. L.J. SQUIER of Silver Creek, Neb. are visiting their brothers, Mr. W.C. SQUIER and A. SCHERMERHORN, in this city. They have been in Michigan for some time, and are now returning home, but will visit a son in Missouri, enroute to Nebraska.

- Mr. J.H. BALLANCE returned Wednesday from his visit to Kansas, reports a fine trip, and says that he former Kinmundians now located at Delphos are enjoying health, happiness, and prosperity.

- Chuck Full: ROHRBOUGH Store. New, Choice, Spring Goods, Consisting, in part, of Ladies’s Dress Goods, from a calico to a silk dress. Young Gent’s Fancy Cassimeres and ready made clothing. The best and latest designs. Our clothing is first-class. Well made and well trimmed and as low as any honorable house can afore. A full line of the celebrated Phelps, Dodge and Palmer, Custom made ladies’, Gents’ and Children’s fine shoes. We say with confidence these goods are giving better satisfaction than any we have ever handled. Every pair guaranteed - Don’t fail to try them. We have the boss line of nobby hats. It is useless for us to attempt to name articles in the short space. Come and see us and we will show you more goods - cheaper goods and better goods than you have seen for many days. Thankful for past favor we hope to merit a continuance of your confidence and patronage. Truly, C. ROHRBOUGH.

- Kinmundy Mills! C. ROHRBOUGH, Proprietor. Best Brands of Flour! Bolted Meal and Chop Feed for sale at Reasonable Prices. Will pay the highest Market price for Wheat, corn, oats, and Buckwheat. Satisfaction guaranteed.

- P.O. THRANE, Merchant Tailor! Kinmundy, Illinois, has just received an extensive spring stock of French, English and American Cassimeres and Worsteds, which I am prepared to make into suits at reasonable prices, guaranteeing the clothes to fit and war well. A full line of ready-made clothing. That I am selling as cheap as the same quality of goods can be bough anywhere. Also a large stock of best Jeans for sale by the yard or made up.

- The places to get your staple and fancy groceries - flour, provisions, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods, glass, queens, wood and Willow Ware. Tobacco, Cigars, Confectionery, Etc. is at S. BRADLEY’s.

- Meacham: Percy BALKY is on the sick list.

- Meacham: Miss Mattie WILSON is visiting her sister, Mrs. McDONALD.

- Meacham: Charlie DILLON left for northern Ill. last week where he will spend the summer.

- Meacham: Mrs. Wesley ROCKHOLD received some light Brahma chickens this week. The three costing $10.

- Meacham: Sumner DILLON is spreading on a little more style - a new set of harness this time.

- Meacham: (When the night cometh no man can labor.) Chas. MISSELBROOK has proven this to be a mistake, as he was seen out sowing grass seed last Friday night at midnight. But Charlie is a foreigner, and that explains it all.

- Meacham: Died Saturday night at 7½ o’clock, the Maple Grove Literacy Society. Messrs. KAGY and COCKRELL preached the funeral Sunday.

- The name of I.N. MEEK, old 76, is this week announce for re-election to the office of clerk of Kinmundy township. Mr. MEEK has served as clerk for serval terms, and we have never heard any complaint, and indeed there is no cause for complaint, as he is exceedingly accurate in his accounts, and take great pride in keeping his records in a most presentable shape, as a visit to his office will satisfy anyone. He respectfully asks your kind consideration at election, and is undoubtedly entitled to the same.

- C. WETTER Keeps a Nice Fresh Stock of Groceries and Provisions. His Stock of Goods is of the best quality and his prices are as low as the lowest. Canned Goods, Coffees, Teas, Sugars, and everything pertaining to a first-class Grocery Store. Give him a call.

March 28, 1884:

- Frank KING was home on Saturday and Sunday.

- Mrs. Mollie SMITH of Effingham is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.C. REEDER in this city.

- Mr. W.B. EAGAN went to Peoria last Monday morning on business connected with the BISONETT estate.

- Buy no wallpaper until you have examined the elegant assortment at B.W. BLAKSLEE’s Variety Store.

- Mrs. A. SCHERMERHORN went to St. Louis last Saturday to visit her son, Alva, and returned on Tuesday.

- G.W. RUTHERFORD has taken charge of the Centralia Weekly Journal, and proposes to revolutionize the newspaper business in Marion county.

- Mr. G. FENSTER tendered his resignation as marshal last Tuesday, which was accepted by Mayor DONOVAN. His successor has not been named yet.

- Township election next Tuesday.

- Those hogs and cattle that are such a nuisance about the street should be put in pens and pastures. The opportunity is offered next Tuesday. Will you do it?

- The new Baptist Church mentioned some few weeks since is now said to be a certainty, and will be built during the coming summer. The committee having the matter in hand are vigorously at work in that direction. This will make 6 churches for Kinmundy.

- William CRAIG, Herbert STEELE, and Will McCLOUD all went to Paxton, Tuesday morning to commence work for the Illinois Centralia railroad. They will plaster a new passenger depot at that place, and from there they go to Pulaski, and will be engaged all summer along the line.

- Sale of Property: S. HURLBERT and wife to W.H. LAWWILL, lot one, block sixteen, in Eagan’s addition to the city of Kinmundy. Consideration $400.00.

- Mr. Jacob BASS died at his home west of town yesterday morning.

- A little son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BAGOTT last Monday evening.

- Married: March 20, 1884, by Rev. W.N. GERARD, Mr. Charlie SEE to Miss Alice GRAMLEY, both of Omega, Ill.

- Collector W.W. NEIL went to Salem this morning to return the tax book and settle with the county treasurer. The total levy for this township was $10,142.67. Amount of road and bridge tax abated by city council, $729.93. Total amount collected, $8,793.95, leaving a delinquent of only $618.79. There were 148 dogs assessed, and the tax collected on all but 6, 4 of which were moved away, and are a clear case of a dog gone.

- City Livery, Fee and Sale Stable - Horses boarded by the day, week or Single Feed. W.H. SIMPSON, Prop.

April 4, 1884:

- Maj. TYNER of Mason, was in Kinmundy on Monday and Tuesday.

- W.H. WHITE has secured the boss blacksmith, in the person of a Mr. WOLF.

- Misses Minnie DUMOND and Kate ELDER are visiting in Chicago this week on a business and pleasure trip.

- Stock in the K., St. E. & S. railroad has taken an upward tendency and is now at par. We fell perfectly safe in saying that the road will be built this summer and no mistake.

- Mr. W.E. NELMS, the migratory penman, came home Tuesday morning to spend a few days with parents and friends in Kinmundy. He is temporarily located at Aurora, Ill.

- J.B. CONANT and J.B. MORGAN have each drawn two of the Waterbury watches given away with Finzer’s Old Honesty tobacco, sold by G.W. ELDER. CONANT says his watches cost him over three hundred dollars as he has spent more than that for tobacco.

- Mr. E.G. MENDENHALL and bride arrived from Cincinnati last Monday, and have taken up their summer’s residence at the beautiful Park Place in the southeast part of this city. Tuesday night they were given a delightful serenade by the Kinmundy Advance band.

- E.D. PORTER and A.S. GRAY - PORTER & GRAY representing The Forest City and many other Standard Insurance Companies, insuring against all losses by fire, lightening, wind, storms, cyclones, and tornadoes. Kinmundy, Illinois.

- Furniture making still goes on at the factory of W.H. WHITE.

- HARLAN & KING have moved their machinery depot into the building lately vacated by the New Restaurant.

- Leslie ALLEN has returned from Mattoon, having found that this is not by any mean the worst place in the state.

- Mr. E. BEEL has closed his restaurant and confectionery in this city and will remove to Loogootee to engage in business.

- The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Royal Templar’s Hall.

- Mr. L.P. CURTIS writes from Prescott, Ark., to his son Chas. CURTIS, in this city, that they are all through making garden, and oats nearly all sown.

- Mr. C.B. FRENCH has again joined the carpenter crew on the I.C. railroad, and is now at work on a new depot at Mason. A new passenger depot at this place is talked of.

- Township Elections:

Kinmundy Township - The election on Tuesday last was a very quiet affair, there being no contest except for the offices of assessor, and collector, and for or against stock running at large. Whole number of votes polled, 343, distributed as follows:

Supervisor: W.C. REEDER - 337 (337 majority)

Town Clerk: I.N. MEEK - 336 (336 majority)

Assessor: T.W. WILLIAMS - 191 (43 majority); A.T. ANGLEN - 148

Collector: W.W. NEIL - 198 (58 maj.); A.M. YOUNG - 140

Highway Commissioner: J.F. HOWELL - 319 (319 majority)

School Trustee: J.B. MORGAN - 92 (92 majority)

For Paying district road tax in labor: 267 (213 majority)

Against paying district road tax in labor: 54

For domestic animals to run at large: 166

Against domestic animals to run at large: 169 (3 majority)

Meacham Township - The election in Meacham township resulted as follows; two tickets in the field, Democratic and Peoples’ ticket:

Supervisor: J.E. WILKINSON, D - 83 (10 majority); O.B. IRISH, P.T. - 73

Town Clerk: Wm. BONSMAN, D - 62; F. BALKE, P.T. - 92 (30 majority)

Assessor: D.C. BEAVER - 90 (25 majority); Wm. ALLPHIN, P.T. - 65

Collector: J.L. SMITH, D - 61; L.F. MYERS, P.T. - 90 (29 maj.)

Commissioner Highway: A.G. SCHWABE, D - 75; W.O. CROZIER, P.T.- 80 (5 majority)

School Trustee: L. COMBS, D - 70; I.T. DILLON, P.T. - 87 (17 majority)

School Trustee: T.M. WILLIAMS, D - 69; G. LACEY, P.T. - 86 (17 majority)

For domestic animals to run at large: 123 (93 majority)

Against domestic animals to run at large: 30

For Paying district road tax in labor: 147 (141 majority)

Against paying district road tax in labor: 6

- The following are the supervisors elected throughout the county: Alma - E.W. BORING; Centralia - E.W. WELDEN, John F. PHILLIPS; Foster - D.A. CHANDLER; Haines - B. WHAM; Iuka - Wm. GRAY; Odin - John RANKIN; Patoka - George EAGLIN; Romine - J.J. BALL; Stevenson - S.E. STEVENSON; Salem - D.B. MAGNESS; Tonti - T.W. PURCELL; Omega - W.M. GREEN; Carrigan - we have been unable to hear from.

- Sherman School House: James McHATTON’s geese are eating SHEPARD’s wheat crop.

- Sherman School House: David HANNER is on the sick list.

- Sherman School House: Jack HOWELL says if John sells out he is going to Kansas if this country makes 100 bushels of corn to the acre.

- Sherman School House: Charley WHITSON is not yet done laughing at Ayers and Dan the way they danced. Charley played the fiddle for them for a dollar, and they forgot to pay him.

- Sherman School House: John SHEPARD recently sold a team of mules for $200.

- Sherman School House: Rab. CONANT is going to farm on a larger scale this year. He will put out about 50 acres of corn. Bully for Rab.

- Sherman School House: Thomas HARGRAVES has built a new fence in front of his new house and put a barb wire on top of the posts.

April 11, 1884:

- Best baseballs and bats for sale at Green’s.

- Mr. John SIMPSON has moved into the home of his youth.

- Miss Kate ELDER returned from Chicago this morning. Miss DUMOND will remain there indefinitely.

- Misses Mollie SONGER and Allie PORTER, the queen bees, were in St. Louis Monday last, making selections for the millinery department of the Bee Hive store of SONGER & SMITH.

- Mr. J.P. STEEN of Allenton, Ala., is visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. J.B. McBRYDE in this city. He seems much pleased with this locality and may possibly conclude to locate and become a citizen of Kinmundy.

- Willie LOVELL, the barber, is a slick little shaver.

- W.E. NELMS will open a writing school in Eagan’s hall next Monday evening and teach a term of five weeks, three lessons per week, for $1.50.

- Our young friend, Mr. John C. LYNCH, is the proud papa of a fine little daughter since Thursday morning, April 10^th.

- Mr. T.S. JONES and family, of Geneva, Ill., arrived Tuesday evening to take possession of the farm recently purchased from Mr. T.S. CRAWFORD.

- Mr. L.L. HOLLISTER, Mr. George SMITH and wife, and Mrs. W.O. SMITH will leave here for Ree Heights, D.T., Sunday evening, to be gone some months.

- Messrs. F.W. KING, Thomas MARSHALL, William WILLIAMS, and John PORTER came up from Salem Wednesday evening to attend the band entertainment, and returned home same night via carriage.

- Rev. J.H. BALLANCE and family will depart next Tuesday for their home at Delphos, Kansas. We regret to lose such citizens, but wish them health, happiness and prosperity wherever their lot may be cast.

- The depot at Alma was broken into last night, but nothing valuable taken.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.M. WILSON went to Neoga Wednesday morning to purchase some choice plants with which to beautify their home.

- Mr. Joseph CRAIG, Sen., will start for Lovington, Tenn. next Monday to spend the summer railroading. His son, John, has charge of the construction train at that place.

- Mr. James MENELEY, who accidently got his leg broke while felling a tree last week, is getting along nicely under the treatment of Dr. E.G. FORSHEE.

- Mr. E.G. MENDENHALL is making substantial improvements on this Third street property, occupied by Mr. McFARLAND. The house has been moved back several feet and placed on brick pillars, giving a good front yard to the place. An addition will also be built in the rear. DUMOND and son and Alex FERGUSON are doing the carpenter work; Will McCLOUD, the brick masonry.

- Mr. William PROCTOR came very near being killed last Friday night by jumping off a freight train that was running through here at a very rapid rate. He had been down to Ashley and having missed the passenger train, boarded a freight and came to Centralia. Another freight being just ready to leave there he inquired of one of the trainmen if they would stop here, and being informed that they would he paid his fare and got on, but after the train started he was told by another that it would not stop, as it was a through freight. However, he took his chances, and in getting off near the depot, he was thrown with sufficient force to break his collar bone and otherwise shake him up right lively. Fortunately he was soon discovered and taken home by Fred HUBBARD and Seth FOSTER. The fracture was attended to by Drs. FORSHEE and CAMERER, and PROCTOR is now able to be up, but it was a close call, as it might have been his neck instead of his collar bone.

- The Longest Pole Knocks the Persimmon. The Lowest Prices take the cake. 3 Cakes for Toilet Soap for 5 cents; 3 boxes of matches, 200 in a box, for 5 cents; Men’s Seamless Cotton Socks for 10 cents a pair; Complete new lot of dutch blue calico for 8 cts. A yard; A new stock of Hosiery in regular made, no seams, understand, for men, ladies and children, prices perfectly reasonable; Flexible Sole genuine french kid; Shoes in button, sizes from 2½ to 5½, Price $5. Beauties. "Peerless" Carpet Warp for 20 cents a pound; Other numerous bargains to arrive Saturday. Will you come and see them? At the Busy Bee Hive Store. Frank C. SMITH, Manager. Dry Goods, Jewelry, Fine Shoes, Groceries and Notions.

April 18,1884: No paper printed. (See below)

April 25, 1884:

- The Kinmundy Express is the only paper published in Kinmundy.

- J.C. HAWORTH was almost unanimously elected school director last Saturday.

- E.G. MENDENHALL received material last Tuesday for 10,000 berry boxes and 6000 crates.

- The prodigal returns - Uncle George RAY has returned to his old stamping ground in the shop adjoining Mr. BARGH. Samuel ALLEN is in possession of the room vacated by RAY in the Haworth building.

- Our young friend Charlie WETTER writes from Knoxville, Tenn., on Easter, saying that they were then in the midst of the planting season, gardens being all made and growing grandly, and weather fine as could be desired. We are always glad to hear favorable reports from former Kinmundians.

- On account of the loss of our darling little daughter, and the dangerous illness of the editor’s wife, we made no effort to issue a paper last week as we could not do so without neglecting our sick companion, feeling confident that when the circumstances are understood, the public will approve of our absence. Thanks be to a kind Providence and our family physician, the Mrs. Express is rapidly regaining strength and we are permitted, in part, to resume the duties of editor and publisher. Ere another issue we hope to be able to give undivided attention to business and make the paper more presentable. We take this opportunity to thank our friends, one and all, for their kind assistance, sympathy, _______________.

- Mr. Chas. WETTER went to St. Louis Monday and returned Tuesday.

- E. HERRICK of this city attended the Republican State Convention at Peoria, as a delegate from this county.

- The band boys have selected their uniforms, which are daisies, and ere long they will appear in military styles.

- Charley CALLENDER, who has been attending school at Terre Haute, Ind. is visiting his brother, Perry, in this city.

- Mr. James MAHAN has sold his meat market in Chicago, and returned with his family to Kinmundy, intending to re-engage in the same business here.

- According to previous announcement, Mr. and Mrs. C. ROHRBOUGH, little Helen, and Miss Katie GROVES, started on the 16^th inst., for a two months trip through the east and southeast.

- We this week printed cards announcing the marriage of Geo. P. WARNER of Alma, Ill. to Laura B. CONNOR, which will occur near Gallatia, Mo. on May 8^th. We congratulate in advance.

- Mr. J.F. REEDER has resigned his position in Vandalia and returned to this city and will remain with his father to assist in the store and tinsmithing. We are glad to number Frank as a citizen of Kinmundy.

- The new school board met on last Monday evening and organized by electing J.C. HAWORTH president and J.F. DONOVAN secretary. The first act was to close the school with this month, ending April 24, which was yesterday.

- Mrs. W.M. CHAPMAN gave a surprise party last Friday evening, April 18^th in honor of the 33^rd birthday of her husband, which was indeed an enjoyable occasion, and although active preparations, were being made a week previous, Mr. CHAPMAN had not the slightest suspicion of her plans until he returned home to supper about 7:30 on the evening in question when he was ushered in among a number of the most intimate friends of the family, who after a cordial shaking of hands and hearty congratulations, escorted him to an elegant, a large parlor chair, presented as a token of the esteem in which is held by them, and seated him therein. A supper was served consisting of sandwiches, coffee, cake, oranges, bananas, etc. Excellent piano and vocal music by Mrs. NEIL, Mr. DeVORE and the hostess, added pleasure to the event. The time was pleasantly spent until a late hour, and the party returned to their respective homes, feeling that it was indeed a pleasant happy evening. A choice collection of cake and fruits found its way to the Mrs. Editor, who appreciates the kindness, though unable to partake of its richness.

- W.B. EAGAN was in Greenville yesterday.

- W.B. HAWORTH has moved his family to Salem.

- C.H. SIX is decorating Green’s Drug Store in fine style.

- Jas. CLAYTOR in Kansas is visiting his sister, Maria, in this city.

- Mr. Geo. HARLAN went to Knoxville, Tenn. yesterday on a prospecting tour.

- Our young friends Martin METZGER and Henry STOCK gave us a pleasant call this morning.

- Mrs. C.E. MOORE of Bethany, Ill. is visiting her many friends and acquaintances in Kinmundy.

- Little Pearl, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. LAWSON, of Kinmundy was buried on Sunday, April 13, 1884.

- Mr. James COX of Fairfield was in town this morning and returned home accompanied by his wife, who has been visiting Mrs. HOLLISTER for several days.

- Bottom knocked out of carpets. NO profit in them, but will sell at prices that defy honorable competition. Come and see samples and order your carpets at once, for the usual "cyclone" which occurs once a year. W.W. NEIL.

- Rip Van Winkle, like the Kinmundy Register, after a sleep of 6 months, awoke last Saturday, and appeared as volume 2 number 1, claiming to be a campaign paper, championing the cause of the soldiers, assuring the public that it was not revived as a competitor of any established journal in this county. Of course George Washington RUTHERFORD is the editor, and we suppose from the ear marks that it is printed in the Journal office in Odin.

- The following from the Geneva, Ill. Republican of the 19^th inst., in reference to a graduate of the Kinmundy high school, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. BARGH of this city, is a well deserved compliment: "We are pleased to note that Mr. E.C. BARGH, the popular young drug clerk at Mr. EDDOWES’ store passed a successful examination before the Board of Pharmacists in Chicago last week. Eddie was always competent, but this examination makes it doubly sure. His friends in town, and they are all friends of his, will rejoice at his success."

- The Election: But little interest had been taken in the city election until the day of battle came. In the first ward but one avowed candidate was in the field, which foreshadowed the result there. The second ward a little more interest manifest itself, but the main fight was in third ward. A canvass of the vote was as follows: 1^st Ward: W.H. WHITE - 52; Thos. W. WILLIAMS - 5; 2^nd Ward: Albert EAGAN - 40; J.O. DUMOND - 21; 3^rd Ward: B.W. BLAKSLEE - 31; G.W. HARLAN - 29; G. FENSTER - 1; The result in the third ward was contested by Mr. HARLAN, on the grounds of illegal voting, and a committee was appointed by the mayor to investigate the charges. After a hearing a multitude of evidence, the committee submitted a majority and a minority report, which brought the matter again before the council, when it was decided in favor of Mr. BLAKSLEE by one vote, after casting out the vote of Fred HUBBARD.

- District No. 1: Mrs. I.D. GRAY has been quite sick during the past week, but is now improving. Dr. W.O. SMITH was in attendance.

- District No. 1: It is understood that at our school election on Saturday the 19^th inst., Frank HOWELL was elected as director in No. 1 for a three years term. He will make a No. 1 school director. Some of the "public spirited" men of the district have been talking up the question of a new school house for the district, and it must come by and by, both the question and the house, for the old one is getting rather dilapidated.

May 2, 1884:

- Mrs. Ben McFARLAND is visiting in Terre Haute this week.

- Mrs. Chas. WETTER is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Barbra WAIGAND, in Mascoutah, Ill.

- Messrs. G.A. RUDD, Del HAWORTH, Jno. NELMS and Ham PURCELL were in town on last Sunday.

- Little Homer NICHOLS, about two years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. William NICHOLS, died on Friday last.</