MISSOURI GENEALOGY Missouri became a state on Aug. 10, 1821. It had been part of a larger territory and parts of it were still known as Missouri Country until 1854 Charlotte's Corner Charlotte M. Maness has shared her "Pearls" (extracts from Missouri newspapers) on the ROOTS-L Mailing List. With her permission, they are being placed online on USA Genealogy for all researchers to use and enjoy freely. Please note that these extracts are the property of Charlotte and may not be redistributed, sold or published elsewhere without her written permission. Enjoy Charlotte's Pearls! Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson, Missouri WEDNESDAY, 21 DECEMBER 1887 SULPHUR SPRINGS - Lou MILLER, after a long and tedious siege, has at last compelled his enemy, Cordelia HENSLEY, to surrendered - whether unconditional or otherwise we are unable to say. This much we know, they were married this p.m., at the house of Mr. CRAWSHAW, by 'Squire L.K. WATERS. Allen DEVIT and mother, while crossing the Meramec river some time since, missed the ford and got into swimming water, and the wagon became uncoupled. Mrs. DEVIT fell into the water and was carried away some distance by the current. Allen, being a good swimmer, jumped and caught his mother as she was sinking, and thus saved her life. The team struggled some time in swimming water before they managed to get out. Stringtown, December 10, 1887. WEDNESDAY, 21 DECEMBER 1887 A surprise party was tendered Miss Lizzie EARLEY on the evening of the 10th, at the residence of her brother E. MOOHEN. Owing to the inclemency of the weather a great many were prevented from attending. Rain and very bad roads, however, did not prevent some of the young folks from going. Among those present were the Misses Berdie and Tenie LYONS, Annie and Belle MACKY, Annie and Jennie McGUIRE, Maggie and Nellie RYAN, Mary EARLY, Katie CABLE, Minnie THOMPSON, Celia EARLY, Kate and Belle McDERMOTT, Eva DENNIE, Lizzie and Ellen HEMPKER; the Messrs. W. EARLY, W. COOPER, J. McDONALD, Chrs. McDANIEL, P.R. GALVIN, J. CASHELS, J. and W. LOTTER, J.F. and Ed. EARLEY, H. ULRICH, Otto FLESCHE, M. and J. DOUGHERTY, H. DILLON, M.P. LYONS, Jas. LYNCH, Walter DICKENSON, J. McDANIEL, M. McDERMOTT, W. DOUGHERTY, S. SALE, L. DUNNIGAN, A. O'BRIEN and many others. Dittmers Store, Dec. 18, 1887 FROM PLATTIN - Mr. and Mrs. Louis PERADORE lost their infant daughter, last week. Felix BOYER is very sick, caused by injuries received by a rock falling on him while digging a well. He is an old man, which makes his recovery more doubtful. Reed SWEET died last Monday night, of erysipelas, after four or five days' illness. He was a good old gentleman, and had been a deacon of the Baptist church for several years. George B. QUEN?, of Festus, has been awarded a pension for services in the Mexican war. Willie D. CUNNINGHAM, of Bedford Co., Va., wants to find his uncle, Dan MORGAN, and two cousins, Frank TURNER and Green SANDERS. he is at New Haven, Mo. Last Thursday afternoon, at VOLLMAR's hotel, 'Squire SHEIBLE united in wedlock Louis A. PELOT and Miss Susan BONCHARD, both of DeSoto. They were a good looking young couple, and have our best wishes through the journey of life. On the 16th inst., among the cases and presses, stands and alleys, of the J.D. offices, George E. SMITH and Miss Mary K. MURPHY, both of DeSoto, were pronounced "man and wife" by 'Squire SHEIBLE. The groom is a blacksmith in the machineshop. Berhard FERIEDMANN, of Antonia, met with a great loss a week ago last Monday evening, about 6 o'clock. Both his barns, the old and new one, together with all of his feed, were destroyed by fire. The loss is a very serious one, as he had a great deal of feed in the buildings. Miss Frances FETTE and Henry WEISS were united in marriage, at the residence of the bride's mother at Victoria, on Tuesday evening, 18th inst., Rev. Father CONNOLLY of DeSoto officiating. The bridal party were attended by Miss Lizzie WEISS and George FETTE. The ceremonies were witnessed only by a few relatives, but a pleasant evening was spent and an elegant supper served. A number of handsome presents were bestowed on the handsome couple, among which may be noted a fancy tea set, by Mr. and Mrs. D.A. DEES of DeSoto; a fancy silver castor, Mr. and Mrs. WITHER of St. Louis; a silver card receiver, Jas. J. DIXON of St. Louis; silver butter server, Mrs. J. TULBERT of St. Louis; pair of fancy hand painted vases, Henry EICHNER of St. Louis; silk handkerchiefs, Miss Lizzie M. KENDALL of Ironton; fancy hanging lamp, Mrs. WEISS; fancy chamber set, Thomas MAGUIRE, of Bismarck; silver cake stand, C.A. KENDAL of Ironton. The bride and groom have gone to Kansas City for a short visit, after which they will come up to DeSoto to make their future home. They have the good wishes of a large number of friends. LONGVIEW, December 18, 1887 - As I had nothing to do, hog-killing being over, I thought I would wend an item to your paper. Longview is a thriving commercial town, with a population of about FOUR and a good prospect for an increase next year. Thomas HERRINGTON, an old citizen of this place but for the past year residing in St. Louis county, is reported to be the recipient of a red-headed boy. Don't know for sure, but Thomas wears an eight-day grin. Wm. SWANTNER, our blacksmith, lost one of his boys last week with diptheria. He has the sympathy of all his friends in these parts. This neighborhood is considerably worked up over an expected wedding; everybody is on the qui vive, as the facts have not leaked out as yet. However, Jim McCORMICK wears a very broad grin and Cassie CLARK is wearing a peach bloom on each cheek. There is some talk of Ernest BONACKER being the next Republican candidate for President should John SHERMAN decline. S. DEATHS and BIRTHS - The following is a list of the deaths filed with the County Clerk the past week: Date Name Age Nov. 17 Charles FALLET 47 years Nov. 24 Marjar OGLE 23 years Dec. 7 Michael SWANTNER 4 years BIRTHS Date Name of mother Sex Sep. 4 Mrs. Michael HILTERBRAND boy Nov. 21 Mrs. Lewis W. LUCAS girl Nov. 21 Mrs. William DITTMER girl Dec. 6 Mrs. Francis M. BELEW girl Dec. 6 Mrs. Peter O'BRIEN girl Dec. 12 Mrs. John W. ECKLE boy LIST of CONVEYANCES - Filed with the Recorder during the week ending on last Saturday. John NULL to E.J. ROBERTS, 80 acres, section 31, township 43, range 3 $ 1000.00 Chas. WALDRON to Albert PEGERON, 36 acres, sec 1, tp39 range 4 600.00 C.R. STIADE to F.A. HILDERBRANDT, 3 acres near Kimmswick 729.00 F.W. MOTT to L.J. RANKIN, six lots in DeSoto 404.00 R.W. McMULLIN to J.C. HERRINGTON, 20 acres, sec 17, tp40 range 3 20.00 James PHILLIPS to G.W.N. ELDERS, lot in Hematite 161.00 C.P. DULTON to G.W.N. ELDERS, lot in Hematite 325.00 Philip GLATT to Jacob WEHRLE, 82 acres, section 14, tp43 range 4 775.00 D.V. GOETHEN to Peter BAKER, 40 acres, section 31, tp40 range 4 230.00 Wm. LACKLE to Pat FREENEY, lot in DeSoto 300.00 W.R. DONALDSON to M.R. BROWN, lot in DeSoto 50.00 G.R. RATHBUN to M.H. BROWN, three lots in DeSoto 115.00 August PUIS to T. JARVIS, 69 acres, section 24, tp41, range 4 1200.00 More of Charlotte's Pearls... Search More Missouri Databases

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