Windsor Gazette

May 1879 - Sep 1891

 

Complied by Steven R Morrison

Kewanee, IL 61443

 

 

The following information was extracted from microfilm copies of the Windsor Gazette.  The selections are to present a picture of the town of Windsor and its residents as they existed in the above time frame.  I have noticed that city council proceedings, school notes, business advertisements, railway excursions, weather reports, crop briefings and items of personal nature were all used to attract the reader to subscribe to the newspaper.  Information about people, with the use of the obituary, can contain much information in some cases and very little in others.  Selections entered below may, perhaps give others a clue or guide to looking for information that they may be of interest.  Spelling, context and capitalization have been left as found (hopefully) and have not been corrected or changed.

 

May 29, 1879

 

The Windsor House has the best croquet ground in town.

 

Jun 26, 1879

 

L. Sexon one of the veterans of the Mexican War received back pension from 1863 last week.

 

Jul 3, 1879

 

Miss Callie Garvin will teach in Moultrie, Shelby County the coming winter.  Miss Garvin taught the Moultrie school last winter term.

 

Frank Minor arrived home from Normal last week.  He has attended two terms and contemplates finishing the course.

 

Chas. Voris threshed his wheat yesterday afternoon, his being the first new wheat threshed in the vicinity.  Average 35 bushel per acre.

 

Time Table I & St. L. R. R.

 

                                East

                No. 1 Day Express                                12:19 PM

                No  5 N. Y. Express                              11:15 PM

                No  9 Local Freight                                6:35 PM

                No 11 Local Stock                                  5:05 PM

                No 13 Stock Express                            11:40 PM

 

                                West

                No   3 Day Express                               2:10 PM

                No   6 N. Y. Express                             4:01 AM

                No  10 Local Freight                            5:00 AM

                No  12 through Freight        1:40 AM

                No  14 through Freight        3:55 PM

 

                A. R. VanGeison Agent

 

Brunk, Linville & Co. not to be out done by others, have a new awing in front of their drug store.

 

Jul 10, 1879

 

About 30 tramps camped out near Windsor, in our County one night last week, and before day made a raid on the town, breaking into houses, and stores, and carrying off clothing, provisions, money, etc.- Moweaqua Register

 

Jul 17, 1879

 

Several prairie schooners passed through town this week, bound for the East, which show that the idealistic dreams of the far West had not been realized.

 

Last Saturday 112 degrees in the shade.

 

Jul 24, 1879

 

A full-blooded Mormon in town last week.  He was interviewed by James Cochran.

 

Jul 31, 1879

 

Mrs. Dodson, widow of Old Dr. Dodson, in the north-west corner of Windsor township, is lying very low with flux.

 

James Bruce, who is staying with his brother J. D. of this place is in very poor health.  He is afflicted with lung disease and is unable to speak above a whisper.

 

From some cause Uncle Jimmie Cochran and his aged companion failed to celebrate their 50th anniversary or golden wedding, last Tuesday, as was intended by his children.

 

Sep 11, 1879

 

The directors of the Shelby County Agricultural Society beg to announce their 24th annual exhibition which will commence on  Tuesday Sept 23rd and continue four days.  During the year the society's grounds have been doubled in size, a new track of a half mile circuit has been arranged, a new floral hall, stalls and pens have been erected and it is thought that under ordinary circumstances the fair will be the best ever held in the county.  The society has certainly done its part, and now, with the liberal premiums and other advantages offered those owning stock and other articles , do not see fit to show their appreciation, it is no fault of theirs.  To add interest of the coming exhibition the services of Prof. Oscar Hunt of St. Louis, have been secured, and he will, during the fair, make two ascensions from the grounds in his mammoth balloon and while at the altitude of nearly a mile he will perform upon the trapeze suspended below the car.  This feature will be the grandest of the kind ever witnessed in this county, and no one should miss the opportunity.  No extra charge for admission.  Twenty-five cents admits to the fair and the accession 

 

F. B. Thompson is enlarging and improving his ice pond and house.  Next winter he proposes to harvest a crop that will be sufficient to meet the demands of the Windsor market.

 

Sep 18, 1879

 

M. V. Quigley, administrator of the estate of John Shucks, deceased, will sell the personal property of said deceased, on Friday, Sept. 26th at his late residence.

 

Oct 9, 1879

 

Concert at Linvill's Hall "We're All Teetotelers"  By the Windsor Amateur Dramatic Club.  For the benefit of the Windsor Temperance Society.  One night only.  Admission only 10 cts.  Bring your sisters and cousins and aunts.  And if you have no sisters of your own bring somebody else's sister.  Come early in order to secure a good seat.  Doors open at 7, fun begins a 8.

 

Wanted- In the next 39 days 1,000 Geese, for which I will pay the highest market price in cash.  James T. Poe

 

Oct 16, 1879

 

Out post master contemplates buying a bicycle.

 

Asbrook had added another chair and barber to his shop.

 

If you are going to paint use the mixed paints sold by John Moberly.  It is all ready for use.  There is no waste.  Spreads more even and will last as long as ordinary paint.  Try it!  It will give you good satisfaction.

 

Two hundred and thirty-eight pupils enrolled in the Windsor public schools.

 

S. Storm will erect a 20 x 60 foot harness shop on the site now occupied by the old Sentinel building.  Work will be commenced immediately.

 

John Waggoner was the first man that ever drove a nail in Bruce.

 

Bruce- We are sorry to say that a large crowd met at one of our neighbors, last Saturday where he had prepared a race track, and spent the evening horse racing.

 

The Windsor Sentinel landed here on Friday night, last, and is now located over Offenhauser's grocery.  Tom Stewart has charge and the name will be changed to the Herald.  This is a good place for another paper to die.

 

Feb 12, 1880 (articles about James Cochran, Gordon Boling,  Joseph Walker, Keen Field, John Clawson, Pettern Warren, Lorenzo H Turner)

 

James Cochran- was born in Caldwell Co. Ky.   In the year 1825 he emigrated to his present residence 1 1/2 miles South East of Windsor: having lived there over half a century, when he came here there was not a single house where Windsor  now stands.  And only a few settlers were living for miles.  Uncle Jimmy can tell many interesting tales of old times people used to have, hunting deer, turkey and other wild game and how people would came for over ten miles to a dance or a quiltin or log-rolling, or a meeting as they called it when they held divine worship.  Uncle Jimmy was married July 29, 1829 to Miss Nancy C Templeton by Lem Jordan J. P..  He now has three children living to wit:  William A. our present Circuit Clerk, who has held that office for 16 years: James H. farmer who lives two miles South East of Windsor and George R. also a farmer, who also lives 2 miles South East of Windsor.  Although a very old man uncle Jimmy is strong, healthful and he will probably see many years of this life.

 

Feb 25, 1880

 

Although Saturday was rather a bad day for ball playing the Ash Grove and Windsor ball clubs determined to play a long talked of game for the championship.  The following is the score:   Windsor team: Rankins, Hill, Hite Riggs, Frazer, Moberly, Tice, Westbay and Cavins.  Ash Grove team: Clawson, Hilsabeck, Clawson, Rankins, Sexon, Clawson, Hart, Lash and Barnheart .

 

J. D. Bruce started for Indianapolis Saturday night with some three car loads of hogs.

 

Jun 10, 1880

 

Truman E. Ames Attorney-at-Law  Office in room over L. C. Jackson's book store, Windsor, Ill

 

F. Marion Beals M.D. Physician and Surgeon Summit, Ill  Office at resience south side of the railroad.

 

Jul 8, 1880

 

Fourth of July on the third at Windsor- Although the surrounding country, had but one day previous been flooded with heavy rains, and damaging winds, and on the morning of the third by a heavy fog, and strong indications of more rain, we were nevertheless blessed with a grand and glorious time a last.  Soon our streets were filled with men, women and children, numbering 2500 to 3000, all anxious to see; people came from far and near, friends greeted friends, and old friends met who had not seen each other for twenty years.  At about 11 o'clock the Calathumpiana procession numbering over one hundred paraded the Main streets on horseback, creating great amusement for the bystanders.  At 1 o'clock a large crowd assembled at the Park to hear the reading of the Declaration of Independence and the public speeches.   After dark the fireworks commenced and lasted three hours.   Only two or three drunk men were seen during the whole day and we leave no doubt but they would now feel better if they had kept sober and enjoyed the day with the more clear headed.

 

Jul 22, 1880

 

The Shelbyville Court House is now assuming somewhat the appearance of what it will be after, completion.  Considerable of the brick work on the first story has been completed.

 

Windsor township contains 384 families with a population of 1,902.

 

The big mill runs night and day and grain is coming in as fast as it can be handled.

 

Aug 5, 1880

 

The anniversary of the eighty-first birthday of Mr James Turner was celebrated at the residene of J. L. B. Turner, Esq. on last Thursday July, 29th by his numerous posterity and large concourse of friends. (long article)

 

Sep 23, 1880

 

High School Course-    First Year

 

                First Term              Reading                 Second Term         Arithmetic

                                                Arithmetic                                                             Syntax

                                                Etymology                                                             U. S. History

                                                U. S. to Rebellion                                 Physiology

 

                                                Second Year

 

                                                Beginning Algebra                                              Advanced Algebra

                                                Physiology                                                            Zoology

                                                Rhetoric and Composition                  Bookkeeping

                                                Ancient History                                   Ancient History

 

                                                Third Year

 

                                                Advanced Algebra                                              Geometry

                                                Chemistry                                                              Botany

                                                English Literature                                 American Literature

                                                Geometry                                                               Constitution (U. S.)

                                               

Nov 18, 1880

 

Snow Ordinance-  every property owner to remove the snow off the sidewalks along their premises by ten o'clock each, day, when covered with snow.  Each and every person failing or refusing to remove the snow shall be subject to a fine of not less than three or more than five dollars, for neglecting to remove the snow.

 

Dec 23, 1880

 

J. L. Warden, Editor Windsor Gazette $1.00 per year subscription

 

                To be published every Thursday in the Bank Block, Windsor, Illinois.  It is devoted to the interests of the people of Windsor and surrounding country, and it is the intention of the editor to make the Gazette one of the best local papers in central Illinois.  In politics the Gazette is independent.

 

The first issue of the Gazette came to the notice of the public on the morning of March 28, 1878, exactly seventeen years to a day from the time the editor commenced receiving paregoric from the hands of his paternal ancestor, and keeping the family awake of nights.  At first issue of the paper there were by one hundred bona fide subscribers.  Like all enterprises, it had its supporters and bitter opponents, and it seemed almost like a failure at the beginning, but at the  carnest solicitations of some of our most energetic business men, we were induced to persevere and by the aid and influence of the friends of the paper its circulation increased rapidly; so rapidly, in fact that it astonished both friends and opposes.  To-day we print over one thousand copies.  The Gazette was first printed on a Nonpareil job press, the press work is now done on a super royal cylinder press, put up for us by Mr. Wilkins of the celebrated Franklin Type Foundry, of Cincinnati. 

 

Windsor has seven doctors.

 

May 1881

 

Bruce and Suburbs-  Quite a number of the farmers have had to plant their corn the second time on account of bad seed.

 

The Waggoner Baptist church is near completion.  The plasterers will begin their work this week.

 

May 25, 1882

 

Mr Geo. Swain and his force of carpenters have the frame of Harwood & Sons mammoth hay barn all up, and have begun the work of enclosing it.  When completed it will be the largest building in this part of the state. -Mattoon Gazette

 

Jul 20, 1882

 

Prof. Trenchard for the past three years, principal of the Windsor schools and democratic candidate for nomination of school superintendent bivouacked for several days in the enemy's camp.  He is a genial whole-souled fellow and during his sojourn here made many good friends.  We are of the opinion that he is just the man in whom we ought to trust the educational interest of the future generation.

 

Aug 10, 1882

 

The stockholders of Windsor Library Association will please meet at Montgomery and Edwards' store for the purpose of reorganizing and putting our library in shape for the benefit of those concerned, Tuesday evening August 15th.  Members

 

J. D. Bruce is having a new roof put on his house.

 

Sep 7, 1882

 

Mr Schleppe, the principal of our public schools has moved to town and occupies the McClean residence.

 

Sep 7, 1882 Richland

 

The large pupils that have started to school at Prairie are Misses Nettie Turner, Delia Gorden, Caddie Russell, Bettie Gorden, Meda Price, Celia Boling and Messrs. John Sargent, John Chambers and William Frizzell.

 

Sep 14, 1882

 

Gypsies were in town this week and made the usual rounds soliciting a horse trade or to tell your fortune.

 

Sep 21, 1882

 

Virrean Storm is going to build a new barn.  Nathan Curry is doing the work.  That is right let Ash Grove improve.

 

W. R. Storm commences plastering his house this week.  Barlet is doing the work.  Which is going to have a good house.

 

Is Sexon a suitable place to hold town meetings, and is it a decent place for civil people to go to hold an election and to have a post office when valuable papers are sent and where more people go to get their mail if not why put the good people of  Ash Grove petition to move the town hall to some other part?

 

Oct 12 , 1882  Reunion held Oct 4 182

 

The reunion of the Waggoner family took place in the grove east of the residence of Gilbert Waggoner, in Whitly township.  There were about five hundred present. The day was fine and every onepresent seemed to enjoy themselves.  The exercise were openened by sing and prayer by Elder Shields after which the audience was addressed by Elder Thomas Edwards and Hon. Chas. Voris.  Dinner was next on programme and was partaken and enjoyed in regular pinch style.  After dinner speeches were made by Uncle Benny Moberly, G. Boling, Chas. Voris and Robert Peadre.  There was a large number of old settlers present among them was John Rose of Sullivan, who came to the state in 1806 and Benny Moberley came in 1812 and several others who came a few years later.  Thos Edwards reported six deaths in the Waggoner families all of whom were present at the reunion two years ago.

 

Oct 19, 1882

 

There is a saw-mill in Ash Grove, Mr. Reynolds will do your sawing for you

 

Nov 2, 1882

 

Geo. Glascock is building a nice residence on the avenue north of Gays.

 

Nov 9, 1882

 

On last Friday evening as Geo. Lovins and John Hawk two boys attending school about three miles north-west of here were returning home an altercation took place between them growing out of an old disturbance.  The quarrel resulted in a fight in which young Hawk, aged fifteen, stabbed Lovins aged seventeen, inflicting a very dangerous and probably fatal wound in the left breast, half way between the nipple and sternum bone. After the stabbing Lovins with the aid of two companions ran about a quarter of a mile to his fathers residence and fell exhausted from the loss of blood before reaching the house.  Medical aid was at once summoned. Dr Hilsabeck of our city dressing the wound.  The knife used to do the stabbing was common broad bladed one of the barlow variety.  At the present six days after the stabbing the boy is not improving every rapidly and the doctors fear that blood poisoning may set in.

 

Nov 23, 1882

 

The old M. E. church is demolished and will be converted into a printing office and in the future will be the home of the Gazette.

 

Nov 30, 1882

 

Wanted twenty wood choppers to clear land and make rails.  Wages paid in full every Saturday night.  Apply at the clearing on section 17 Richland Township, Shelby County Cliff Wilson

 

On Nov 7, 1882 Tom N. Henry, Windsor businessman, elected a member of the 33rd general assembly of the State of Illinois.

 

Sep 18, 1883

 

Mr Jacobs is the only barber that Windsor has ever had who could dress ladies hair in an artistic and stylish manner.  Ladies needing work in his line will give a call at barber shop in the old hotel corner.

 

Sep 20, 1883

 

Capt. Sam Gammill of Gays passed through town Wednesday on his way to the soldiers reunion at Shelbyville.

 

The Soldiers Reunion at Shelbyville yesterday was largely attended and was a very pleasant meeting.  Speeches were made by Ex Governor Oglesby, Colonel Smith and Hon. H. J. Hamlin.  Windsor Post was represented by twenty of its members.

 

Sep 20, 1883

 

There was considerable excitement among the people near Fletcher Chapel this township on Wednesday of last week caused by the report that Mary Quigley who has lived in that neighborhood for the past thirty years, and is the window of the late Eugene Quigley had been accused with the killing of her daughter, Lucinda Quigley's illegitimate child.  The corner was sent for an inquest held on the body which was found in a pine box about fifty yards from the home where Mrs Quigley had told the coroner she had buried it, when the body was exhumed it was found that the side of its head had been crushed.  The evidence was circumstantial but so strong that it left little doubt in the minds of those present as to the guilt of old Mrs Quigley.  The coroner Jury was composed of the following persons W. T. Goddard, Wm Forbes, G. W Fetrow, Henry Morse, Dr Westervelt and __ Clawson.  Their verdict clearly implicated Mrs Mary Quigley as being guilty of the crime.  No arrest was made until Friday 14th when the accused was taken to Shelbyville and after a preliminary hearing was bound over in the sum of $3,000 for her appearance at the next term of court.  The bond was promptly paid by the friends of the accused.  The neighbors generally believe Mrs Quigley guilty of the foul deer yet many are charitable enough to believe that she was insane at the time.

 

Oct 25, 1883

 

The town of Sexon is a thrifty little place, they have a doctor, store, post office, school house, blacksmith shop, wood shop, a town house and soon will have a mill it has a population of twenty, is situated near the center of Ash Grove.

 

J. A Curry is the boss molasses maker, having made over on thousand gallons this fall.  Go at it Jim we all like "lasses."

 

Nov 22, 1883

 

The tallest stalk of corn of the season was raised by Mr William Storm of Ash Grove.  It can be seen at this office.  Its height is fourteen feet and ten inches, nine feet to the ear, which is large.  A man would have to carry stop ladder to gather corn if it all grew as tall as this one.

 

Nov 29, 1883

 

J. L. Warden shipped 1,100 turkeys to Chicago last week.

 

Mr Rinker of Herborn attended the funeral of Uncle Bennie Moberley last Tuesday.

Hon T. N. Henry has made arrangements with the Fish Commission to stock the Okaw in Shelby County, with a big lot of German carp.

 

Mr I. I. Curry this week shoed us several original Texas land grants signed by Governor Pease in 1846, one year after Texas was admitted into the Union. Mr Curry now owns the land.

 

Feb 14, 1884

 

Mrs Garvin mother of George Garvin has been seriously ill but is some what better.

 

Mr. G. H. Swain has contracted to build a dwelling house for Mr J.  K.  P.  Rose.  He will begin work this week.

 

Feb 28, 1884

 

About fifteen old soldiers met at I.O.O.F. Hall Monday and repaired to the cemetery and removed the body of a ex-soldier named Shaklin from the potters field to the lot belonging to the G.A.R.

 

Mar 13, 1884 Upper Sand Creek

 

Joseph Tull got one of his horses crippled the other day by falling through a bridge.

 

Mar 20, 1884

 

A. W. Philhower of Mattoon was over Tuesday to help manipulate the new steam hay press.

 

For sale I have 100 good sheep for sale among which are 50 fine yews.  Call at my residence or address me and Windsor, IL      T. J. Elliott

 

May 8, 1884

 

The street commissioner will soon have Virginia Avenue titled from the Wabash R.R. to Voris mill.  This improvement is greatly needed.

 

Jul 24, 1884

 

The store of J. L. Martin at Bruce, was burned before day last Friday morning.  It was believed that the store had been robbed and then set on fire to cover up the burglary.   It was said that there was about 2,000 pounds of flour in the room and after the fire no trace of the flour could be found.  The stock was pretty well covered by insurance.  A man named Larkin living north of Bruce was arrested here Friday on suspicion, while on his way to Pana and his brother was detained in Bruce.  They were both taken to Sullivan and will have a preliminary trial today.

 

Jul 31, 1884

 

G.W Lovins Manufacturer of Brick - Would respectfully call the attention of builders and others to the fact that he is prepared to supply the trade with a No. 1 article in large or small quantities.  Kilns 3 miles North-West of Windsor, IL

 

The Larkins who were arrested on suspicion of being the parties who fired Martin's store a Bruce last week were tried at Sullivan Thursday and were acquitted.

 

J. D. Bruce threshed one piece of wheat last week which made twenty-three and a half bushels per acre.

 

I. J. Miles the world renowned veterinary surgeon, will be in Windsor at Proctor's stable, Aug 14th.  Those having a sick or lame horses will do well to see him.

 

Aug 21, 1884                        

 

Mr Wm Bennnett of Ash Grove is visiting his son Dr. R. F. Bennett of Litchfield, IL

 

The probationary members of the M. E. church will be received into full membership Sabbath morning Aug 24.

 

Aug 28, 1884

 

A serious wreck occurred near Gays yesterday on the I & St L. road.  A gravel train of thirty empty cars left the track piling up and breaking eighteen cars and killing the fireman August Freitche who jumped from the engine.  The engineer kept his seat and was not hurt.  The wreck was caused by the large mogul spreading the track.

 

Sep 4, 1884

 

On Tuesday Sep 9 the I & St L. will sell excursion tickets to Niagara Falls and return for $6.00 for the round trip, train leaves Windsor at 1:40 P.M. for full information see small bills or call upon A. H. Niles. Agent

 

For sale-  We have for sale a farm of 60 acres situated five miles south-east of Windsor.  This farm is well improved and is in a good state of cultivation.  Will sell on easy terms and for a very low price.  For particulars, price, etc. call at this office.

 

Sep 11, 1884

 

Shelby County Fair begins next Tuesday and continues till Saturday.

 

Mrs "Dock" Moberly accompanied by her father, Judge Bracken took in the Niagara excursion Tuesday.

 

Oct 23, 1884

 

Dr Warden having decided to move from Windsor in a short time we want all who are indebted to this office, either on advertising, job work or subscription to call and settle.

S. L. & C. D. Warden

 

Dec 18, 1884

 

York and Linvill's stock will be closed out at auction with the next three weeks.

 

Sep 23, 1886  

 

Mrs. Dr. C. D. Warden and children of Carthage arrived here yesterday and will spend a few weeks visiting friends here and at Effingham.

 

Nov 18, 1886

 

$500,000 to loan on real estate security in sums from $250 to $20,000 at the very lowest rate of interest, on lands, either Shelby or Moultrie or any of the surrounding counties.  Apply to James Moberley

 

Dec 16, 1886

 

S. C. Tull has moved into the Sand Creek parsonage formerly occupied by John Tucker, D. D.

 

Bruce- Corn is worth 28 cents, eggs 20 cents at Ledbetter and Carters

 

Charles Starr will kill and dress your hogs for 50 cents each.  He will take the hogs from the pen and return the pork without extra charge.

 

Dec 23, 1886

 

Notice- is hereby given that the Notes and Accounts of the Firm of York, Storm and Garvin must be settled soon.  Storm and Garvin

 

School Report- Record of pupils of High School Room for the month ending Dec 19, 1886.  I. W. Frazer Teacher

 

                No enrolled for month                                         62

                Avg. daily attendence                                         59 5/18

                Total number of day's attendance     1067

                No of tardinesses                                 3

                Cases of corporal punishment                           0

                No neither tardy or absent                 39           

                Percent of attendance                                         93 1/2

                Names of pupils neither absent nor tardy

 

                Chas. Bruce           Lola Athey            Clarence Bruce     Hettie Ensey

                Martia Calt            Belle Frazer            Marcus Fortner    Maggie Frazer

                Elmer Gould           Jennier Frazer        John Harrell                           Nettie Frizzell

                Jake Jones             May Gould            Frank Jones                           Helen Gharrett

                Chas. McVay        Chas. Poe              Belle Gilpin                            Carrie Gharrett

                Willie Rickets        Kate Kenny           Alf Smyser                            Effie Moberley

                Mattie Record       Tom Shaffer          Mary McHatton   Waldo Tull

                Henry Harnett       Delia Record         Florence Aldridge                Addie Robbins

                Ina Aldridge          Caddie Russell      Ada Stump                            Mabel Smyser

                Ava Tull                Jesse Wallace       Anna Bowen

 

                Chas. J. Miner, Principal

 

Record of pupils of Primary Room for the month ending Dec 19, 1886- Louise Erwin Teacher

 

                No enrolled for month                                                         66

                Avg daily attendance                                                          61

                Total No of day's attendance                                             1115                       

                Case of corporal punishment                                             0

                No neither absent nor tardy                                               34

                Percent of attendance                                                         92

                Names of pupils neither absent nor tardy

 

                Lula Horn              Frank Haffield                       Myrie Harrell                         Albert Lewellyn

                Cora Selover         Albert Fitzpatrick Phoebe Blythe                      Manna Fitzpatrick

                Leona Weeks        Myrtie Proctor                      Carlie Willis                           Bertie Fitzpatrick

                Otto Weger           Laura Wooland    Lafie Price                              Blanche Barnsback

                Frank Minor          Addie Sexson                       Bryon Blythe                        Gerie Hatch

                Georgie Conn        Myrtie Horn                          Harley Noffett                       Nellie Maple

                Tom Neal               Norma Maple                        Earl Johnson                         Eva Garvin

                Lit Garvin               Dee Minor                             Lewis Neal                             Eddie Thompson

                Byron Horn           Aud Williamson

 

Record of pupils of Grammar Department for the month ending Dec 19, 1886.

 

                No enrolled for month                                                         51

                Avg daily attendance                                                          46 1/9

                Total No of day's attendance                                             840

                No. of tardiness                                                    1             

                No neither absent nor tardy                                               19

                Percent of attendance                                                         90

                Names of pupils neither absent nor tardy

 

                Tom Barles                            Maggie McIlwin   Carrie Edwards     Eddie Price

                Mary Ensley                         Ethel Swain                           Miriam Frazer                        Mida Storm

                Anna Hardy                          Gertie Smyser                        Willie Horn                            Carrie Turner

                Frank Leeds                          Mary Wallace                       Mollie McVay                       Ira Blythe                Charlie Moberley Clara Bowen                          Albert Fleshman

 

Record of pupils of Intermediate Room for the month ending Dec 19, 1886.  Miss Carlisle Teacher

 

                No. enrolled for month        74

                Avg daily attendance                          65

                Total No of day's attendance             1229

                No of tardinesses                 4

                No neither absent nor tardy               27

                Percent of attendance                         92

 

Names of pupils neither absent nor tardy.

 

                Agnes Noffett                      Cassie Woolard    Annie Record       George Weger

                Emma Harrell                         Alice Storm                           Eva Hill  Ottie Price

                Emma Storm                          Jason Moberly                     Hattie Poe              Nellie Leeds

                Jesse Oliver                           Orval Colbert                        Laura Hill               Orvil Swain

                Thrisea Lawson    Callie Johnson                      Fannie Smyser      Bentie Moberley

                Annie Foe                             Cora Blythe                           Otie Gharrett         Arma Barnsback

                Claud Procter                        Emma Latch                           ? Smyser                ? Stump

 

Jan 6, 1887

 

Prof C. J. Miner of Windsor is in Springfield helping the other teachers of Ill to decide how to conduct a school so as to do the most good.  Charley is a very successful teacher and certainly can give some good idea on how to manage a school.

 

Jan 20, 1887

 

Concert at Linville's Hall Jan 28th by Wilbertforce Concert Company.

 

Mr Martin Quigly was in Shelbville Wednesday.

 

Feb 3, 1887

 

W. B. Wallace Postmaster will receive subscriptions for any and all Newspapers, Magazines and Periodicals published in America. Give him a call.

                               

The Wilberforce concert was well received here Friday night.  They had a crowed house and the entertainment was first class.  They only unpleasant feature was the incessant yelling and hissing of a few "small alecs" in the back part of the hall.  If those boys knew how supremely ridiculous they made themselves appear they would not repeat their offensive behavior.

 

Feb 17, 1887

 

The Walker school taught by Miss Lizzie Dazey closed Tuesday of last week.  Although the weather was very unfavorable about noon vehicles began to arrive loaded with full buckets and baskets. A sumptuous feast was spread and all invited to dine.  The dinner was a surprise to Miss Daze who seemed to enjoy it with the rest. The evening was spent principally in tracing maps on the board which were well executed.  G. W. Richardson made a speech strongly advocating women to teach our schools.  Other speeches were made by Buyse Oleby, Quigley and Sisco.  All seemed to be highly pleased with th term of school taught by Miss Dazey.

 

Thursday April 28, 1887

 

The Windsor Gazette- Cost $1.00 per year in advance S. L. and C. D. Warden Publishers

 

Go to Storm and Garvin's and see their new Buggies made by Lichler and Co. Cininnatti Ohio fully warranted to be the first class in every respect.

 

There are three huxster wagons from Windsor making weekly trips to the surrounding country and exchanging store struck for hen fruit and feathers, ect.

 

The fine display of plows cultivators and harrows at John W. Tull's is becoming smaller each day.  The farmers want them, and John will sell them.

 

June 30, 1887

 

John Kircher, Chris Spanogle and Dr. Hilsabeck took dinner with martin Quigley Esq at his pleasant home last Sunday.

 

July 21, 1887

 

The City Council has decided to have a large well dug on Virginia Ave.  The four small wells now in use scarcely furnishes water for the use of the business houses and dwellers on that street consequently  stock must go elsewhere or suffer for water.

 

July 28, 1887

 

Ice- Families supplied with ice at $1.50 per month.  Ice at home 50 cents per 100.  Special prices on quantities.  Leave order at store.  J. L. Warden

 

Capt. Sam Gainmill of Gays was town Wednesday soliciting subscriptions of the building of a new C. P. church house at Gays.

 

Bert Shaffer ran a thyne of a pitch for something less than four inches into his foot last Monday.

 

Four inch title for $11 per thousand and other sizes in proportion at Spraker & Turner.

 

For Sale- one family carriage and one buckboard one set of double harness by T. N. Henry.

 

Some of the farmers are burning their straw.  With hay not over a third of a crop, with some farmers already feeding their stock and with the drought still getting in its work straw may be a good thing to have next winter.

 

Aug 11, 1887

 

W. R. Storm met with a serious accident yesterday afternoon while driving from Whitley, his team ran off near D. F. Richardson's.  Storm and his son about 10 year old, were thrown out of the spring wagon. The boy was considerably brushed on the breast and shoulders by the wagon running over him.  Mr Storm had one broken leg near the ankle, one bone protruded through the flesh two or three inches and the other one was crushed and broken to such an extent that amputation of the foot and ankle was necessary.  Dr Fry of Mattoon was telegraphed for and arrived about 3 o'clock.  He, assisted by Drs. Hilsabeck, Brunk and Aldridge performed the operation of amputating the limb.

 

John Sargent, John Kenny, Doge Scroggins, Bart and James Grider and Jesse Tull attended the Teachers Social at Shelbyville Wednesday evening.

 

Aug 18, 1887

 

Windsor has three nice parks (City Park, South Park and Railroad Park) a new baseball ground, four dry wells, and if there is no preventing providence we will soon have another-three hundred dollar- hole in the ground nearly 40 feet deep and yet some people are not happy.

 

Don't fail to attend the Prohibition Conference Aug 23.  Sessions, 10 o'clock AM and 2 o'clock PM.

 

Sep 1, 1887

 

It was announced that the Shelbyville ball club would be here today and play a game with the Windsor boys, but from some cause the Shelby did not put in an appearance.

 

Windsor Building and Loan Association will sell money next Monday night September 5, 1887.

 

Sep 15, 1887

 

Baseball- An interesting game of base ball was played here on last Friday, between Shelbyville and Windsor.  This is the second time the season the Windsor boys defeated Shelbyville.  It was a very close game and quite exciting.  Attendance 300. Game called of seventh inning on account of rain. Umpire  Windsor 27 Shelbyville 23

 

Windsor 29 Altamont 5  The game of ball between Altamont and Windsor Monday, resulted in favor of Windsor.   It was the best game of base ball every played on Windsor grounds.  Many brilliant plays were made.  Jno. Moberley's running catch of a high fly, was the best catch ever made on the ground.  Keeler pitched a good game, although his arm was very sore.  Baldwin did good work behind the bat.  The Windsor boys had their batting clothes on and slugged the ball all over the field.  Also they acceptedd every chance in the field and made very few errors.

 

                Innings     1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9     Total

            Windsor   7    0    2    5    5    5   1    4    *      29

                Altamont  0    0    2    0    0    0    2    1    1       5

 

Batter's Altamont, Francis and Seeley

                 Windsor,  Keeler, Baldwin and Shaffer      Umpire Smith Time 2:20

 

Base Ball Notes

 

                The grounds are in elegant condition now, just as smooth as a floor.  Mr Smith's umpiring was a little off, but the Windsor boys are not kickers.  Jno. Moberly is getting to be a hard batter.  Out of six times at bat he made one home run, a two bagger and two singles.

                Why don't the Whitley boys put up some of that money they are talking so much about.   If they want to play Windsor, our boys are ready and have plenty of money to back them.

                The business men of Windsor take great interest in base ball with possibly one exception.  Do not think the club will disband on his account.  He wants it distinctly understood that he does not indorse base ball.  Oh! ain't that too bad?  Base ball boys, you know where to buy your goods.  Carl Shaffer is a great second baseman.    The Boys

 

 

Windsor on the Boom- The Wonderful Well-  It is an Artesian Welll

 

About one o'clock Saturday C.M. Sargent came to town and reported that Erwin & Co., who were boring for water on the farm of William Boling, one mile due south of town, had struck a powerful vein of gas and water, at a depth of eighty-five feet, and that a stream of water an inch in diameter was being forced in the air 35 feet above the top of the well.  The people here and from all the country around started out to se the great sight, and on arriving at the well found that first reports were not exaggerations.  Hundreds of people witnessed the most wonderful sight they ever beheld.  The water and gas come from the pipe of the well with a roaring sound.  Pebbles and rock as large as walnuts were forced through the piping and cast high in the air, and were afterward pitched up several rods from the well.  On applying a match the flames shot up high in the air and made a sound similar to the roaring of a heavy wind storm.  It was thought by most people that the current of gas was so strong that is forced the water and stores to the surface, but a gentleman present who had considerable experience in boring for gas gave it has his opinion that a verifiable artesian well had been struck and that it was the pressure of water below that forced the water and rocks through the pipe. This is the second time gas has been stuck here.  In 1881 it was very dry here, Dr Warden employed men to bore in his well on the premises now owned by Mr. S. C. Russell.  When the auger reached a depth of seventy feet, gas rushed up with a sound sufficient to scare the workman and caused them to leave the well.  In the evening the Doctor thrust a lighted lantern into the well a terrific explosion ensued the lantern was send flying some distance in the air and the experimenter was terribly burned about the head and face.  No attempt has been made to test the strength of this vein, but long after the well had filled with water the gas kept the water in commotion by escaping through it.  While other towns are on the booms spending thousands of dollars and boring hundreds of feet to find a paying vein of gas Windsor has it in abundance only 85 feet from the surface.  The question now is, will Windsor accept the boom accidentally thrust upon us and go to work and bring about a prosperity that will make some of our more pretentious neighboring towns fairly envious, or will the people sleep a while over, thrust their "hands" in their pockets, (and keep them there) while they "cuss" the high taxes?  We do not believe that Windsor is blessed with many of that sort of philanthropist, however, but a majority of our business men know what a paying investment is when it is made clearly to-their interest to see it, and will govern themselves accordingly.

 

Sep 22, 1887

 

Windsor has been infested with a larger number of tramps this week than usual.

 

Drug store for sale at a bargin, inquire of E. M. Moberry, Windsor, Ill

 

Walter Rose of Sullivan, was here on business last Thursday.

 

James A Tull successor to D. F. Richardson is now installed in the Drug business in the room formerly occupied by him while in the dry goods business in this place.  He wants all of his old customers and many new ones to call and see him.

 

Sep 22, 1887

 

We have received the first number of the Stewardson Clipper, published by Feagan & Wilson.  This paper is a bright newsy sheet.  The boys are industrious and enterprising and ought to be liberally patronized by the people of Stewardson and vicinity.  We wish the new firm success in their journalistic venture.

 

Sep 29, 1887

 

Eleven members of Fidelity Lodge I.O.O.F. attended the funeral, last Sunday of Charles Harris who was shot by William Corbin on Friday at Sullivan.

 

Oct 6, 1887

 

The Wabash Ry will run a cheap excursion to Chicago October 10th.  Rate for the round trip only $3.75. Tickets good to return until October 17th.  Call on or address J. H. Potter Agent, Windsor, Ill for further particulars.

 

The gas well has refused to spurt the past week on account of the pipes being closed with gravel and clay.  On Monday of this week the obstructions were removed and the well now spouts and flings more dirt, sand and gas into the air than any Moultrie county politician will ever be able to do.

 

Oct 27, 1887

 

The Gazette has been run nearly ten years without having to resort to dunning its patrons through the paper, and we do not propose to commence now, but on account of the serious illness of the senior editor for several weeks past, and absence of the junior, we would respectfully ask all those who are indebted to us on subscription, job work or advertising to call at the office and pay the same to May Warden who will give proper credit and receipt for same.    S. L. & C. D. Warden

 

Nov 17, 1887

 

Gays-  It is said by many who attended the dedication of the C. P. church at Gays last Sunday, that it is the nicest finished church in this part of the country.

 

Nov 24, 1887

 

Wm Baugher has moved from north of Sullivan to Jacob Grider's farm.

 

John Goddard, who has had his school closed some three weeks on account of diphtheria began teaching Monday.

 

Jan 5, 1888

 

Gazette Office for Sale

 

Feb 16, 1888

 

James Grider who is teaching near Gays in the Walker district, dismissed his school this week on account of mumps and measles.

 

The St Valentines ball given Tuesday evening was a very pleasant affair.  Quite a number were present from Mattoon and Shelbyville.  All report a good time.

 

The Wabash proposes to put on a fast train between Chicago and St Louis to make the run in eight and a half hours.

 

The Herborn Library Society are practicing "Ten Nights in a Bar Room" and will visit the neighboring villages with it soon.

 

Mar 1, 1888

 

Wilson & Feagen of the Stewardson Clipper have dissolved partner ship the former retiring and the latter assuming entire control of the paper.

 

Mar 8, 1888

 

James Horn traded his butcher shop in Cowden to his brother, Jap, for a half interest in the shop here.  They moved their families last week.

 

The Masons have rented Linvill's Hall over Mooberry's drug store for five years, and as soon as it is furnished will take possession.

 

At the regular election of officers of Fidelity Lodge No 576 I.O.O.F.  of March 3rd, L Rodgers was elected N.G; J. H. Sargent,  V. G; W. A. Russell, Sec'y; J. W. Brown, P. Sec'y; G. W. Hilligoss, Treaas, Geo. Barnhart, T. L. Rose, John Kuhl, D. Colbert and J Gharrett Trustees.

 

Mar 15, 1888

 

The Windsor Orchestra will furnish music for the Homa Dramatic Company March 23rd.

 

Lap robes and horse blankets at bottom prices at S. Storm.

 

Shelbyville will take a vote on the question of abolishing the city charter March 26.

 

Gilpin & Tull are framing a house which is to be erected on Mrs Belle Brisben's farm East of town.

 

The proceeds of the entertainment at the Universalist church March 23, are to be given the poor.

 

Andrew Akers who was shot near Gays last Friday by Wm Devine was interred at Paradise last Sunday.

 

Apr 26, 1888

 

The Devine murder trail closed last Thursday the jury giving a verdict of acquital to the defendant.

 

May 3, 1888

 

The following teachers have been employed to take charge of the Windsor schools the ensuing year: Principal C. W. Tull; High School.  Miss Maggie Erwin; Grammar, Mis Besta Carlisle; Intermediate department, Miss Louise Rrwin.  The principal's salary is $70 per month and the assistant teacher $40 each.

 

May 17, 1888

 

Jacob Smysor this week put in eighteen dozen chairs a stage and other fixtures and is now prepared to give our good people the benefit of a first class opera hall.

 

May 31, 1888

 

While J. L. Maxedon was unloading some hogs at the stock yards, last Tuesday his team became frightened and ran away, demolishing  the wagon and harness.

 

Jun 14, 1888

 

Miss Leota Garvin has been visiting her little friends in Shelbyville the past week.

 

Dr Hilsabeck, Jesse Tull, A. H. Hatch,  J. P. Bennett, John Rose, G. H. Swain and others were in Shelbyville Tuesday attending a meeting of the Republican township committeemen..

 

The Democrats of Windsor Township met Saturday evening at Smysor's Hall to organize in the language of the chairman protemp "a Windsor Dramatic Club"  The club got to work by electing T. N. Henry, President, Chas. Gilpin, secretary, Benj. Moberley treasurer.  Financial committee, M Wallace, Sam Yates,  F. M. Horn, D. L. Colbert and John Rector.  The meeting was well attended and the address of the evening was delivered by Hon A. Thorton of Shelbyville.

 

Yesterday being the day of the union Sunday school picnic a large crowd, both old and young, with well filled baskets, gathered at the Christian church, where conveyances were in waiting and at about 9 a. m. headed by Tulle's band, the procession started to the Walker woods north of town where a most enjoyable day was spent by all.

 

Twenty years ago our fellow towns man D. F. Bristol was postmaster at Gays, but the postoffice was then known as Whitley's Point.  Mr Bristow resigned the office and turned all the office fixtures over to his successor.  At the time of his resignation there was some money due him, but he did not receive it then.  Last Saturday he received from the post office department at Washington, D. C., a draft for thirty four dollars eighty-four cents, being the amount due him.  It is an old saying but a true one, "better late than never."

 

Jun 28, 1888

 

There will be a festival at Bruce tomorrow (Friday) evening for the benefit of the M. E. church.

 

Jul 5, 1888  Independence Day - Showing What Windsor Can Do When She Tries

 

After many days preparation an days full of work and worry for the various committees appointed and full of joyous expectancy for the average young America the Fourth dawned on Windsor as auspiciously as could have been ordered had the weather clerk and Hatch arranged the matter between themselves.  The sleeping portion of our city was awakened at four o'clock a.m. by a serenade from the top of the brick block, welcoming the day, by Tull's Band and the boys acquitted themselves well indeed.  This seemed to be the signal for celebrating to begin and the air was soon resonate with the vibration of shooting anvils," fire-arms and fire-crackers surreptitiously indulged in by the irrepressible future congressmen from alleyways and side streets secure from the vigilant eyes of the city police, our village paternal ancestors having forgotten or neglecting to repeal the ordinance relating to this portion of the festivities.  Well we don't know, when the country people began to come in or whether a goodly portion came in the night before but we do know that the streets were crowded very early in the day and become more so before night.

                The crowd was unanimously estimated at from 3000 to 5000.  We do know it was the largest ever attending  a celebration at Windsor and throughout the day and evening was very orderly, no "rackets" and very few drunk men on the streets considering the number of people in town.

                The first feature of the day was the Trades Procession which was to form at ten o'clock but an unavoidable delay caused the start to be made a little later.  The parade consisted of twenty-two wagons and floats and although we may be a little prejudiced on account of it being a home affair, but we do think if there had been any cake around here that parade ought to take it.  "It was immense" hardly expresses it, and many of our visiting friends from adjacent towns got a few pointers as to getting up a celebration while here and so expressed themselves.  The order of procession was as follows:

 

First:                       carriage containing speakers

Second:                  Ladies Coronet Band of Nokomis    

Third:                     States-composed of 38 small girls with Miss Lou Vermillin as Goddness of                             Liberty. Wagon drawn by six horses.

Fourth:  Territories: ten girls presided over by Miss Ava Tull as Alaska.  Wagon                                 drawn by four horses

Fifth:                       Liberty Bell:  With fifteen young ladies; Wagon drawn by eight horses

Sixth:                       Birds and Fishes: Composed of little boys and girls

Seventh:                Rose & Moberley's float representing their metropolitan ice cream parlors                              on wheels with a Shelbyville dude and his best girl putting frozen luxuries                              out of sight and Harlie in the misty back-ground looking after their wants.

Eighth:                   Stewardson Cornet Band

Ninth:                     Jacob Smysor:  Carriage with decoctions taken from stock and horse                       driven by a "dummy"

Tenth:                    Montgomery & Edwards, Float, representing their large and varied stock.

                                The wagon was beautifully decorated and showed their line to an                                            advantage.  John Neil was the presiding geniuses and was seen turning wall                         paper.  It was often remarked by the spectators that it was alive.  Many                   taken him, John for an automation.

Eleventh:               J. G. Allen came next with a realistic scene from life representing some of                                George's Sand Creek experiences.

Twelve                   J. N. Jones & Son had a nicely decorated carriage with a mankin                                               surmounting the top.

Thirtieth:                Squire Poe's huxter wagon with the irrepressible Johnson with one of his

                                ideal loads.  One could almost hear the familiar cry "got any eggs today."

Fourteeth:              D. N. Harwood with a mammoth load of hay built around with bales on top                             making a miniature fort nicely  decorated and not so light, as the lad                        weighed seventy-two hundred pounds.

Fifthteen:               Gould Bros.  Float representing two colored ladies shelling corn in a wash                              tub with a small hand sheller, accompanied with music on banjo and harp                               or colored gentlemen.

Sixteenth:               Spraker & Turner:  Float with miniature tile kiln on top in process of                         burning.  This was one of the most ingenious floats in the parade.

Seventeeth:           Tull's band in their new wagon

Eighteenth:            Storm & Garvin with their new style hay-rake

Nineteenth:           Record Office:- Float with job press in motion and stands and  cases for                                 printing office.

Twentieth:             Sam Storm: Float with complete harness shop in working order.

Twenty-First         J. H. Daniel representing the New Era Mills

Twenty-Two         Horn Bros.:  Float with model meat shop on wheel with Jim Horn as knight                             of the cleaver, presiding over same.

 

Immediately after the procession the crowd repaired to the park and listened to a first class program.  Speeches were made by Judge Ames of Shelbyville, Prof. Shipley of Vandalia and Rev. Frazer of Shelbyville.  Declaration of Independence was read by Miss Lola Athey.  The program was interspersed with music by the Glee club and the bands.  At two o'clock the second parade of the day was formed at  Gould's elevators and headed by the Calathumpian band they marched through the streets.  They were horrible indeed and fully carried out their part of the contract to furnish amusement for the crowd.

                At four o'clock the Charleston and Windsor clubs crossed bats on the green diamond and the contest resulted in favor of Charleston eleven to twenty-eight.

                The fire-works terminated rather suddenly when the shower came up but was finished after the rain and a very creditable display was made.  Take it all in all Windsor has acquitted herself nobly and for once did all she advertised and more too.

 

Jul 12, 1888

 

The town of Sigel, Ill which was named after Gen. Frauz Sigel, has been presented with a portrait of himself by the General.  The work is a fine picture and shows the subject mounted and in full uniform.

 

The Mattoon and Windsor ball clubs crossed bats last Thursday afternoon.  The score stood 18 to 13 in favor of the Windsor boys.

 

Last Friday evening Misses Carrie Carter, Lib Linville, Minnie Shaffer, Johanua Kenny, Carrie Gharrett, Lutie Kenny, Louise Erwin, Clara Prindle, Alice Reed and May Warden invited their gentlemen friends to go driving and procuring the campaign wagon, drawn by four horses, call for them and after riding around town for an hour or so finally landed at Rose & Moberly's ice cream parlors where nice refreshments were served at the ladies' expense.  The gentlemen were as follow: Messrs. Will Kenny, H. B. Grider, Will Moberly, Henry Woolard, John Goddard, John Linville, Jesse Tull, Will Smysor, Doge Scroggins, Harlie Moberley, Frank Burns, Tasty Wallace and Will Carter.

 

Sep 13, 1888

 

The attendane of the Windsor school is larger than usual, at the beginning of a term, there being over three hundred pupils enrolled.

 

Nov  15, 1888

 

Miss Leota Garvin entertained about a dozen of her little friends Tuesday evening , the occasion being her 11th birthday.

 

Mar 21, 1889

 

A. Day tonsorial artist will cut gentlemen's hair for 20 cents, boys 15 cents.  Give him a call.

 

T. N. Henry is offered a large salary to take charge of a store in Texarkana.

 

Apr 4, 1889

 

Golden Wedding Bob and Jane Herron

 

Apr 18, 1889

 

Hon T. N. Henry has the original covenant of the first church of the Christian denomination ever organized in Illinois.  It was organized at Shelbyville in 1834 and Mr Henry's father, Eld B. W. Henry was one of the first members.  This paper is quite an interesting relic and in its style of composition reminds one of the pious devotion of the early Christian.

 

May 2, 1889

 

The I.O.O.F assisted by the D. of  R. celebrated their seventieth anniversary at their Hall in this city, last Friday evening with a banquet.  Several visiting members were present and a most enjoyable time reported.

 

May 30, 1889

 

James Montgomery as principal and Misses Vesta Carlisle, Carrie Gharrett, Louise and Maggie Erwin as assistants are the efficient corps of teachers employed in the Windsor school for the ensuring year.

 

Jun 27, 1889

 

Bees for sale at  my residence 6 miles South of Windsor. $1.00 per Swarm  John H Bracken.

 

Jesse W. Tull has purchased the M. E. parsonage, and is improving the looks of the house by putting on a new coat of  paint and otherwise repairing it.

 

There are several new residences to be erected in our city in a few weeks.  We need more dwelling houses, as there is not a vacant house in the town, and not enough to supply the demand.

 

Advertisement-  Celebrate July Fourth at Windsor, Illinois - Ample arrangements have been made for a rousing time.

 

July 11, 1889

 

S. L. and C. D. Warden Publishers Windsor, Gazette

 

The crowd estimated from 5000 to 10000. 

 

Chas. Voris last week received the appointment as postmaster at Windsor.  His bond arrived this morning and no doubt has been filed.

 

The Commercial Bank of Windsor with Arthur J. Lee as cashier opened up for business Monday.  It has been a much needed institution in our city and we have no doubt will receive very liberal patronage it deserves.

 

Aug 1, 1889

 

S. L. and C. D. Warden of the Windsor Gazette have severed their connection with that paper, which will be conducted by Miner Bros. in the future.  These young ladies have been successful in their journalistic endeavors and have ran a good, live independent local paper and we can only hope their successors will do as well.

 

Marriage licenses for the week ending Jul 29, 1889

 

J. T Curry & Dora Cecil       Wm Clabaugh & Mary Croy              Loyal Young & Ida Baker

 

Taylor Goff & Lida Traylor

 

Aug 8, 1889

 

C. J. and Thos Miner, of Windsor were in town, Tuesday.  They have bought the Windsor Gazette and assume control this week.  They AR gentlemen of a good deal of experience with the world, and are honorable, intelligent and industrious and we see no reason why, if the people of Windsor support them as they should that they will not make a good living.  The Democrat wishes them success.  Miss May Warden, the outgoing proprietress has been conducting a clean nice local paper, and leaves the editorial chair with The Democrat's best wishes for success if she again lunches into business; and if she retires, that peace and quiet and honor that should go with such we have been engaged  in that nobel calling, journalism- Shelbyville Democrat

 

Aug 15, 1889

 

The 10th annual reunion of the Waggoner family will be held near the Waggoner church Aug 29th.

 

A lot of thoughtless boys are in the habit of gathering at the park on Sundays and when so many are together they make enough noise to disturb the S.S. and meeting at the different churches.  Parents should see that their boys not do such things and if parents do not look after such boys the City Marshall should.

 

Aug 22, 1889                        

 

James Quigley remains no longer in a lethargie state, but is now one of Sand Creek's leading farmers.  He is at present taking music lessons.

 

The Big Show is coming Wednesday Aug 28.  It will be the second appearance and the return of the world's favorites.  F. E. Griwold's Pavillion Uncle Tom's Cabin Show.  This combination is not in anyway connected with the so called fraud and humbug show of this kind called Dick Suttons' that appeared here about 6 weeks ago and attempted to render this great moral drama and made a complete failure, and by so doing obtained money from the people under false pretense.  You all know us having appeared here 2 years ago and gave universal satisfaction.  We agreed at that time to return to you in two years as near as the date as possible and we are here fulfill our promise.  We carry 40 people.  Prof. Snyder and his celebrated band, will parade the streets at 1 p.m. in a golden chariot, 30 head of horses, Siberian blood hounds, Prof. Del Skinner and his unrivaled orchestra.  Our twin trick donkeys and many others.  The tent will be pitched on the same ground as before opposite I & St L. depot.  General admission 25 cents Children 15 cents.  Wait for us. Watch for use.  Keep your eye on the day and date.  We play rain or shine.

 

Ellis Family Reunion was held last Thursday Aug 15 in Ash Grove.  They reported 147 in line and a good many scattering.

 

School Notice-  No pupil from outside districts will be admitted as a pupil of the Windsor schools until he brings to the principal a receipt from the township treasurer showing that he has paid for one month's tuition in advance at the following rates per month: For the primary department $1.00, intermediate $1.25: grammar $1.50; high school $1.75; principals department $2.00.  The new law that took effect July 1, 1889 requires us to appoint a truant officer, and his duties are very plain.  All truant pupils will be handled according to law.  T. C. Wallace,  Joe Gharrett and H. R. Linkbaugh Directors

 

Sep 5, 1889

 

Jim Bence has a field of corn in Whitley that is hard to beat.

 

Sep 5, 1889

 

The 34th annual fair of Shelby Co. will be held in Shelbyville from Sept. 17 to 21.  When the Shelby Co. fair was first organized it was held out on the commons with a rope stretched around.  We now have one of the finest grounds in the state, fine shade, good water, well kept stables an excellent amphitheater and an unusually good track.  We have offered good premiums for all classes of stock and paid them in full for the past years so that we have attracted the best stock raisers from all over the central part of the state, and have so materially improved our own stock that we are now prepared to make a better exhibit than ever before.  It is an enterprise in which all citizens should take great interest.

 

Waggoner Reunion -  The 12th annual reunion of the Waggoner family was held with near three thousand in attendance.

 

Annual Fish Fry-  Wednesday, August 28, the annual fish fry at the mouth of Eagle Creek took place and words are inadequate to describe the enjoyable occasion.  The neighbors from each side of the river met, women, men and children, to the number of about two hundred.  The men manned the seine and hauled the finny tribe out  by the bushel some of the fish caught being very large.  About 11 o'clock the writer accompanied by Eld. J. R. Berry of Chicago landed on the camp ground and were heartily welcomed by those most hospitable people of Okaw and Windsor Twps.  Among others assembled were Rev McIntosh of Shelbville and the funny man lighting talker, Rev. Black who formerly lived among us and was loved by all who knew him.  Finally a boat load of fish was sent down to the camp ground to be prepared for dinner. (more)

 

J. W. Sanders Physician and Surgeon

 

Frank Peryman- Something new at Windsor's Photograph Gallery

 

R. M. and T. E. Tull Harness, Saddles, Trunks and Valises

 

Dry Goods, Groceries and Boots and Shoes at Carter and McVay

 

Hay- D. N. Harwood & Co.

 

Sep 19, 1889

 

Warren Hilligoss has commenced his school at Bruce.

 

Miss Nannie Fleming will teach the Mode school the coming year.

 

The Lone Star school began last Monday with Miss Nannie Wilson teacher.

 

Sep 26, 1889

 

Will Erwin has just finished a tubular well on Main street for the city.  He went to a depth of 124 feet and the water has risen within 16 feet of the surface.  It promises to be one of the strongest wells in the vicinity.

 

Marriage licenses have been issued by the county clerk to the following since Sept. 14:

 

M. J. Kiar to Lula Dyer                        Lewis Post to Hattie Forbes              

Jacob Stigers to Emma Rand              John T. Austin to Laura Ethrage

Everett Riley to Lola Richards           Lewis Fithian to Mannie Adams

Alfred Batton to Laura Helphingstine              Henry  Reatz to Christiana Kessler

Fred Arnolds to Anna Kessler                          Benjamin Lower to Eliza Cox

Wm Coble to Lillie Rogers                  Thos. H Tull to Nannie G Twell

J. T. Watts to Lavius Walden                            T. W. Lyon to Anna Bly

 

Oct 3, 1889

 

Mr Boise has sold his farm to Mr Lige Grewel a Buckeye brother-in-law of M. V. Quigley.                                  

 

Oct 10, 1889

 

Bruce- Saturday was the day set to repair the hitch racks at the church but as no one arrived they were not repaired.  This is something the members ought to look after as the racks are in bad condition and not enough of them.

 

Oct 31, 1889

 

Jas. Bence's son, Ed., has the typhoid fever.

 

Jake Walden of Strasburg, was in town yesterday.  He is doing well with his restaurant.

 

Willie Moberly has bought the Gruber stock of groceries and will run a first-class grocery store at the old stand.  Willie is one of Windsor's best boys and we wish him the best of success. 

 

Nov 7, 1889

 

The city marshal has made the city calaboose a little more comfortable.

 

Nov 7, 1889 Council Proceedings- Nov 5, 1889

 

That all male inhabitants over 21 years of age, who are not exempt by law, shall be required to perform two days faithful labor in each yar, upon the streets, avenues, lane or alleys of said City.

 

Nov 14, 1889

 

L. S. Baldwin informs us that his son, Bart, will probably in a short time move his bottling works from Lyons, Kansas to this city.  Glad to hear it.  New men and new business are always welcome, and Windsor seem to be getting her share. 

 

Dec 5, 1889            An Interesting Relic

 

In looking over some old papers John P. Rose found quite an interesting relic.  It is according to the heading on the first page: "A schedule of a common school, kept by A. F. Stuart, at the Sand Creek school house, in township 12 N.R, 5 east of the third principal meridian in the county of Shelby and state of Illinois."

Under this a certificate by John Cutler and Benjamin Moberley, who certify that: "At a meeting of the employers of A. F. Sturant, the above named teacher, held at Sand Creek school house, pursuant to notice on the 19th day of May, 1842, we were duly appointed trustees of said school: that we have performed the duties of said trustees by visiting said school and superinteeeding the same; that we have examined the foregoing schedule and believe the same to be correct: that the scholars therein named were at the dates of their attendance residents of town 12, range 5, east of the third principal meridian.

In the list of pupils we find the names of many who have now passed away, and also of many who are at present among our leading citizens, and to whom a look at  the old schedule would be quite gratifying.  Among them are Caleb Shaw, Nancy Cutler, Jas. Wallis, Elbert Rose, Watson Wallis, Thos. Bruce, Polly Grider, Jacob Grider, Wm Wallis, Edward Moberley, Sally Bruce, Martin Turrentine and many others.

On the back  of the schedule appears the following certificate;  We, the undersigned do certify that we are the trustees of the said A. F. Sturart's school and that we have, to the best of our skill and understanding, attended to the duties of trustees; that we have examined said schedule and believe the same to be correct and to have been faithfully kept.  We also agreed to pay the said Sturart at the rates of two dollars and fifty cents per quarter for a term of six months, and that was be paid in trade.

                                John Cutler and Benjamin Moberly- Trustees

 

Dec 12, 1889

 

The City Council at a special meeting last night voted to put up a wind mill and tank on the new well.

 

Wooden Wedding- Mr and Mrs J. B. Caskey at their home in Richland with over 75 in attendance.

 

Rev. Martin moved his family to the new M. E. parsonage Monday.

 

The annual election of the O.E.S. the following officiers were chosen for the ensuing year: Mrs Mattie Frazer, W. M.; Mrs Belle Miner, A. M.; Mr G. A. Edwards, W. P.; Mr I. H. Gilpin, Sec't; Mrs Belle Garvin, Con.; and Miss Linebaugh, A Con.

 

The city council knocked out the proposition of the Mattoon Gas Light and Coke Co. to put in an electric light plant.  The city council probably knows where it is doing- nobody else does.-  Mattoon Gazette

 

Jan 30, 1890

 

"Tharp" Edwards killed 64 rabbits one day last week and was only about 3 hours doing it.

 

Feb 13, 1890

 

James H. Cochran and wife of Ash Grove have both been quite sick, and their son of John of Lower Ash Grove, is still dangerously ill, but is thought to be improving.

 

Willis H Storm of Ash Grove will sell at public auction sale Feb 24th his stock of horses, cattle and farming implements. 

 

Apr 24, 1890

 

Bruce News-  D. W. Moffett did business in Windsor Saturday.

 

Jun 19, 1890

 

"Tasty" Wallace is building a nice dwelling at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Chestnut street. Gilpin & Tull are doing the work.

 

Dr. Beals of Gays was in town yesterday morning on his way to Sullivan to attend a meeting of the board of pension examiners of which he is a member.

 

Jul 3, 1890

 

The census report will show the city of Windsor to to 1082 inhabitants, the school district 1108, Windsor township 2314.

 

Gays- T. L. Hilsabeck's school at Four Mile closed Saturday with a dinner and entertainment.

 

Jul 10, 1890

 

John W. Tull has a position in Ogden, Utah and wishes to close out his business and then Mrs. Tull and Waldo will join him.

 

Windsor Markets-     Oats .25 cents Wheat .80 cents   Corn .29 cents

                                         Cattle $2 to $4              Hogs $3.15                            Sheep $3.50 to $5

                                         Hens .07                        Turkeys .07                           Ducks .05                              

 

Jul 17, 1890

 

Jake Walden has bought Sam Yates out of the Central Hotel, and took charge of it Tuesday.  Jake has been running a restaurant at Strasburg and will run a good house.

 

Jul 24, 1890

 

Last Friday several hundred people went fishing in the Okaw, just above the mouth of Eagle.  An excellent furnace for frying was arranged by setting tile on end and placing sheet iron on top and making a flue with tile.

 

Aug 7, 1890

 

Beginning with Thursday evening the Windsor Coronet Band will give a seris of band concerts on Thursday evening of each week.

 

Upper Sand Creek-  There is be to singing at the brick church Sunday night.

 

John W. Curry died from wounds received from hauling lumber for a bridge when horses took fright and turned the wagon over.

 

Aug 14, 1890

 

I have several good full-blood Cotswold bucks for sale-two year olds, yearlings and lambs.  Call on or address O. A. Sargent Windsor, Ill

 

Aug 28, 1890

 

Licensed to marry- Since Aug 1, 1890

 

J. W. Wade 26 to Mary Carter 18                      Z. N. Hampton 32 to Melvina Cushing 24

Wm N Rogers 25 to Nora Edwards 20            Jackson Bishop 45 to Nela Henderson 35

Delbert Bennett 24 to Nora Storm 24                                Gallen Harvey 32 to Martha Carter 21

Hugh W Cutier 57 Ada Thomas 48                   Sherman Frazee 25 to Rida Nigh 20

Frank Amanx 21 Barbara Delhouse 19              E. E Crocker 29 to Nonie Crawford 26

John Thomas 44 Katie Hopkins 26                    L. F. Barett 22 to Mamie R Bowman 19

Geo Lovins 24 to Cora Lawson 19                     Wm Clark 74 to Mary Akers 47

Willibie E Coffman 22 to Seripta Brown 18      Robert Peoples 30 to Isbella Rygott 21

Jas W Talley 23 to Nettie Duton 22

 

Sep 25, 1890

 

Albert Tolen of Sand Creek took first premium on watermelons.  He showed one melon that weighted 48 pounds.  Albert has sold $250 worth of melons off of a three acre patch this season.

 

Oct 2, 1890

 

Mr and Mrs Harvey B. Worley celebrated their fifieth wedding anniversary on Sep 24, 1890.

 

Oct 9, 1890

 

Dr. Young formerly of Venice, Ill has located in Windsor for the purpose of practicing medicine.

 

Oct 30, 1890

 

Ash Grove- Corn husking has begun.

 

Lone Star-  William Kirk thrashed 14 bushels of clover yesterday.

 

Shaughai-  Wm Hilligoss is done husking corn, Who can beat it?

 

Bruce- Wm Birch was thrown from his horse one day last week and seriously hurt.  He had his collar bone broken in two places and his skull crushed in that is recovering some now from the shock.

 

Nov 6, 1890

 

Shanghai- Chas. Edwards who is teaching on Jonathan Creek, visited home folks Sunday

 

Nov 20, 1890

 

Ed McCoy, so well known to livery stable patrons of Windsor and vicinity has taken charge of J. G. Allen's stable of Maple street, where he will be glad to see all his old friends who want rigs or have horses to feed.  Farmers don't let your horses stand out all day when you come to town, but take them in and have Ed care for them.

 

Ben Moberley and Myron Rose sold eight head of mules to Gibbs Bros. of Mattoon, Monday.

 

Get your dinner at the Universalist church Thanksgiving day.

 

Nov 27, 1890

 

The vote of the M. E. church of Windsor circuit on the admission of women as lay delegates shows a total vote for 45, with 32 for and 13 against.

 

Upper Sand Creek-  Mr. Wm Calt is teaching a splendid school over at Morgan school house, so has been reported.

 

Wolf Creek- M. V. Quigley will build a new house this spring.

 

Ash Grove-  John and Charlie Storm, the bridge carpenters, are building a large bridge across the creek near Boone Abercrombie's.

 

Bruce- Bert Carter has been attending court as a grand-juryman the past week.

 

Dec 11, 1890

 

Misses Eva Tull, May Gould, Carrie Turner, Mabel Smysor, Effie Moberley and Helen Gharrett will give a Musicale at the Universalist church Christmas night the proceeds to be used for the benefit of the school.

 

Report of  the Ash Grove school for the month of November, during which time the school was in session 22 days.  Number of boys enrolled 18, number of girls enrolled 24.  Average daily attendance 35 7/12.  The following are the names of those not absent: Cora and Laura Abercrombie, Mau Barnhart, Emma Tressler, Minnie Weeks, Priscilla Tressler, Edna Ellis, Fern Sexson, Bessie Reynolds, Baria Sexon, Orval Roby, Jesse Curry, Harry Coby, Cleveland Brady- Sylvester Clawson -- Teacher

 

Dec 25, 1890

 

Johnny Reynods, of lower Sand Creek has frequent occasions to smile pleasantly on one of Quigley's fair daughters.

 

James Baugher met with a serious accident one day last week while cutting wood.  He split his left foot and is now suffering its effects.

 

Lone Star-  Gale Wallace of Windsor will commence Wm Linvill's new barn next Monday.

 

Jan 15, 1891

 

A number of pupils from Walker attended the spelling at Independent Wednesday night.

 

Bruce- John Walker is still very low with consumption.

 

Quigley- Levi Tull who has been working in the saw-mill at Lithia Springs visited home folks Sunday.

 

Shanghai-  The oyster supper at Dot Maxedon's was well attended by the young folks of this place.

 

Jan 22, 1891

 

Bruce-  Several parties from Windsor and Sullivan are hauling eight-inch ice from the river here.

 

Quigley-  The Ringo boys have moved their mill to Lower Sand Creek.

 

Shanghai- can boast of  a tile and tooth-pick factory.

 

Tom and Clara Leggitt visited relatives in Sullivan Saturday and Sunday.

 

Upper Sand Creek-  Wm J. Davis and H. B. Turrentine will commence hauling logs from B. H. Lovins timber to the Windsor saw-mill this week.

 

Mar 26, 1891

 

Commerical State Bank- Directors L. A. Gould, J. P. Bennett, F. D Gould, J. N. Jones, H. L. Smysor, Wm Harteel, J. L. B. Turner, D. F. Storm and Arthur G. Lee.

 

Geo. Goddard has purchased John Vanzand's interest in the brick blacksmith shop.

 

May 14, 1891

 

Connersville Buggies and Studebaker Wagons and Carts for sale at- J. C. Shaffer & Co.

 

Jun 11, 1891

 

A steam plow is in use in Champaign county  It turns up the ground six furrows wide, and is claimed to have a capacity of 20 acres in 12 hours.  The machine costs $2,500.

 

Jul 2, 1891

 

Celebrate the July 4 in Windsor at the City Park- baseball, balloon ascension, two brass bands and fireworks display.

 

Dr Brunk is building a new awing in front of his grocery store.

 

M. V. Quigley's team ran away with a load of lumber north of town Saturday, scattering lumber all along the road and tearing the wagon up badly.

 

Jul 9, 1891

 

The Musick building occupied by the Bigg saloon, is being repainted, Wm Garvin being the artist.

 

Jul 23, 1891

 

Windsor  could spare about 200 hundred dogs and still have too many left.

 

Postmaster Treat of Gays was over on business Monday morning.

 

Nearly all of the Windsor township teachers are attending normal. (Shelby Normal)

 

James Quigley has purchased a new buggy.  Now girls, look your prettiest, as Jim is sure to want a partner.

 

Jul 30, 1891

 

Five thrashing machines are at work in this vicinity.  The wheat is yielding 18 to 28 bushes and oats 34 to 54 bushels per acre.

 

Aug 6, 1891

 

The Moultrie County fair is to be held at Sullivan Sept. 1-5.Se

 

Sep 8, 1891

 

Buy your carpet of J. N. Jones & son

 

John Linebaugh has sold out his hotel business at the old Central to Marion Friizzell and wife who took possession Tuesday.  We wish them success.

 

Out city schools opened Monday with nearly 200 pupils in attendance.  Prof. McCormick has taken hold the the work in a manner that show he understands the business.  He will be ablely assisted by Miss Carruthers, Embry, Mitchell and Pfluger.  We have the best of reasons to hope for a prosperous school year.