The Clinton Weekly News Saturday, January 23, 1886

Died.

Miss Ollie Wood, a sister of Mrs. J. B. Frisselle, of this city, died on Sunday, at her home near Albany, Ill., after a long and painful illness. Mrs. Frisselle has been at the bedside of her sister for some time, and the remainder of her family will attend the funeral, which will take place to-day, the interment being made in the family burying ground near her late home. Miss Wood was known and much liked by many of the citizens of Clinton, who will learn of her death with regret.

Court Record.

Marriages

Mike Rentor ? to Marie Annie Burken
Daniel E Folly to Anna E Fish
D. H. Whitmer to Millie Mann
Wm Stier to Minnie Witt
C P A Jenson to Bergette Fredericksen

Births

Joseph Stephenson, Clinton, g
J. M Mhomas (Thomas ?), DeWitt, b
George Morris, Lincoln, b
Thomas Hemichsen, Deep Creek, b
Emanual Wyatt, Clinton, g
O G Tooker ?, Wheatland, g
B Bohear, Clinton, b
Charles Schmoeger, Sugar Creek, b

Deaths

James Tingdyord ?, Center, aged 57 yrs
Nelson L Hoag ?, DeWitt, aged 24 yrs, 6 m, 9 d

Real Estate Transfers

Henry Ebersol to Abraham Horst for $1,547.50 part n hf of nw 7, S3, 3
Frank Sutton to Marinpa E and Samuel Raworth for $1,259 lot 21, blk 20, Clinton

AT REST.

The Last Sad Rites Over the Remains of the Late W. F. Coan

Nothwithstanding the inclement weather and the fact that the funeral swervices over the remains of the late W. F. Coan were to be held at his residence affording but meagre room for any person outside of the immediate family, relatives and friends, there was a large concourse of citizens present to pay their farewell respects to the deceased friend and honored fellow citizen. The house was filled to pepletion, while on the outside fully one thousand persons comprising all classes of citizens, from the farm, the workshop, the office, bank and business house, gathered in groups, relating incidents and reminiscences of him whose mortal remains slept their last sleep in the beautiful casket within. It was a tribute, rarely, if ever, excelled in this community. The services were brief, but impressive, and conducted by the pastor of the departed, Rev. J. D. Burrell, of the Presbyterian Church. The choir was of the latter and consisted of Mrs. D. E. Taft, Miss Lillian Moses, Messrs. E. L. Carpenter and Henry McKinley. "Asleep in Jesus" a favorite hymn of deceased, was rendered in a pathetic manner followed by brief remarks and prayer by Rev. Burrell. Subsequent to this another favorite hymn of the silent listener "Jesus Lover of My Soul" was sung by the choir and the final words by the pastor which concluded the services at the house. The remains lay in massive casket in the parlor, surrounded by the mourning family, relatives and business associates. At its head was a beautiful floral pillow, its bearing the word "Father." At the foot a magnificent cross with the words "At Rest," and over the center a sheaf of ripened grain and sickle so appropriate to the life it commemorated. A large number of friends passed the casket and took a last look at the remains, When Geo. B. Young, Esq., who had charge of the funeral called the gentlemen who were selected as pall bearers to bear away to the grave the mortal remains of their departed friend Messrs A. Lamb, E. P. Welles, P. S. Towle, James A. Townsend, Wm Holmes, R. C. Van Kuren, Oliver Messer, E. A. Wadleigh, C. Lamb, W. J. Young, O. McMahon, A. L. Stone, George Haywood, E. S. Bailey, J. Van Deventer, L. B. Wadleigh, J. E. Carpenter, LeRoy Bradley, John Morris, Francis Lee, F. G. Clausin, E. H. Thayer, F. P. Wilcox, Dr. A. Reynolds.

The funeral cortege consisting of fifteen carriages and forty-six sleighs was formed and slowly wended its way to our beautiful cemetery, Springdale, where the concluding solemn services were rendered, the body deposited inthe tomb and all that earthly hands could do for the loving husband, kind father, affectionate brother and honored citizen was completed. Mrs. Dr. Boulder and Mrs. C. Leach, sisters of the deceased from Auburn, N. Y. and Clarence Tutbill, Esq., a nephew, from Pen Yan, N. Y., were present a the obsequies, as was also Miss Smith, sister of Dr. A. H. Smith, from Rockford, Ill., and E. M. Dickey, Esq., Superintendent Diamond Joe Line, from Dubuque.

He has gone, but will always be present in the memories of the hundreds who assembled around his tomb. Peace to his ashes.

CAMANCHE.

Mr. Alvin Willis is visiting among his playmates and parents on a week's furlough.

Miss Ollie Hunt, of Albany, Ill., is visiting her cousin, Mas. E. P. Carpenter.

We notice J. J. Anthony and wife visiting their many friends and relatives hereabout.

It is getting quite common for sleigh-riding parties to try our fine dancing floor and a fine supper at the New Haven House.

Our druggist, Mr. J. F. Wilcox, has been in Galena, Ill., attending his fater, Isaac Wilcox during his last illness, and who will be buried the 18th inst.

Mr. Horace Anthony, long Superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school got a good caning last Sabbath. all the better, the Sunday school children did it with a gold headed cane.

Another victim to the treacherous ice. Late on Saturday afternoon as Mr. J. Colton was crossing the river, one of his horses broke through the ice and but for active application of the lash and a strong horse to help they must have gone under. As it was there was a large hole left. Mr. C. stopped his team as soon as he reached shore, and recrossed the river on foot to warn others of the danger, and in face of such warning Mr. Tim Enwright drove on the same track and when near the broken place stopped his team, got out and left his wife in the sleigh and walked forward a few feet to look, and when he turned around he saw that his own team was fast sinking out of sight. The team and forward bobs went under the ice and Mrs. Enwright saved herself by jumping on to firmer ice, thus only a valuable team was lost. All of the parties live on the Illinois side of the river.

Hon. Theodore nachtenway, Democratic Member of the Legislature from Lansing, Alamakee county, was registered at the Revere yesterday. He was enroute to Anamosa to look into the management of the State Fishery.

Hon. John Coleman left Tuesday night for Des Moines via Mt. Pleasant. He will visit the Insane Asylum at the latter place as a member of a Legislative Committee for that purpose and will proceed to his duties at the Capital.

Considerable sickness is reported in the city and vicinity. The prevailing trouble seems to be pneumonia, brought on by severe colds. There has been no deaths as yet from the disease. Our citizens should be careful and advoid all unnecessary exposure.

Upon inquiry the News reporter learned that it is the intention of the C. & N. W. to build a new supply house as soon as the weather will permit. The new house will be located on Eighth avenue. Until the new one is finished the old building, which was partly destroyed by fire last fall, will be made to do duty, after which it will be torn down.

O. P. Ankeny, Esq., leaves to-day for Boston and new York on special business for the Buckston Mining Company of this city. Mr. A. is an expert essayist, and in the knowledge and treatment of ores ranks among the first. The Buckston has the ore and its proper treatment is what they are now after and to investigate every modern process is the special duty assigned to this young Clintonian.

H. Blumenthal, Esq., of the firm of Blumenthal and Selig, of this city, telegraphed his pardner from Philadelphia Wednesday that his father died suddenly at home in that city at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. Selig at once closed the Clinton store and placed a mourning on the door in respect to the memory of the deceased. The old gentleman was a retired merchant between 70 and 75 years of age and was a great traveler having made upwards of fifteen trips across the ocean since first coming to America. His son, Mr. H. Blumenthal, now at Philadelphia, has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this city in his bereavement.

"Mayor McDowell states that he did not refuse to swear in the newly electly policeman, as has been eroneously published, but that he only deferred action in the matter until he could look up the law on a technical point; after which he qualified Mr. McNealy at once." -- City Ex.

If the above refers to the NEWS all we have to say is that no such statement was made in its columns, and by no possible contortion of the imagination could its language be construed in that way. The writer of the above should go and soak his head and clear up his preceptive faculties. If the paper in which the above paragraph is found persists in duplicating our columns bodily each evening, we shall at least kick against a wholesale mutilation of the language used.

A MASS MEETING

To Consider the Subject of a Wagon Bridge.

At the soliciation of many citizens, and for the purpose of promoting the welfare and prosperity of Clinton, and especially for procuring a wagon bridge at this city, we hereby invite our fellow citizens to assemble in Davis' Opera House on Wednesday evening, Jan. 27, to consider the subject of a wagon bridge across the Mississippi at this point.

L. B. Wadleigh, E. H. Thayer, S. Shoecraft, C. E. Armstrong, P. S. Towle, Wm. Lake, J. T. Pierson, Chas. Arlen, A. R. McCoy.

ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.
Mr. William Skinner Lays Down the Burden of Life.

Clinton county loses another of her oldest and most respected citizens in the death of Mr. William Skinner, who died at his home on the corner of Fourth street and Eighth avenue, at five minutes before 10 o'clock Wednesday night, after a long and painful illness from that dread disease, dropsy. For the past three years the deceased has been a sufferrer from the disease and for upwards of a week previous to his death he sat in an easy chair and could not be moved in the least. What he suffered during that time no pen can tell and death was a relief.

Mr. Skinner was born in Portsmouth, England, on March 25, 1815, and spent the earlier years of his life in the city of London, where he learned the business of furrier. In 1850 he emigrated to America and immediately upon his arrival in this country purchased land in this county, although he remained in New York, where he worked at his business. In 1856 he married Miss Belinda Alexander, a native of England. In 1857 he came as far West as Chicago, where he remained one year and removed to his farm in Clinton county, and for several years followed the life of a farmer. In 1866 he again determined to open the furrier business and did so in Lyons, afterwards removing to this city, where he built up a large and lucrative business. A number of years ago the deceased erected the fine block on the corner of Fourth street and Eighth avenue, in which he conducted his business until his retirement, about two years since. The deceased was prominently identified with the spiritulists of this vicinity, in which faith he died. He was the Secretary of the Mt. Pleasant Park Spiritualist Association since its organization, and formerly owned the land upon which the Park is situated.

Mr. Skinner was well known throughout this and Jackson counties as an honest, conscientious man, and his death will be regretted by many. His aged wife and an adopted son, Daniel, are left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and a kind father.

Thus, one by one the old settlers of the county are passing away. Gone, but not forgotten.

CAMANCHE.

The ice men are now getting a good harvest.

A fine display of choice cuts in our new meat market.

Mr. H. O. Anthony is in a more genial climate -- California.

Mr. Chas. Anthony is away again on business at Geneseo., Ill.

Mr. Lew Broker is home on a week's visit among relatives and old friends.

The Camanche brass band still flourishes under the presidency of Mr. E. P. Carpenter.

A full party at the Club Dancing Hall last night in spite of the deep snow. Everybody had a good time.

A new invention was brought out by the Rev. H. G. Sedgwick, it bing a snow plow and he proved its efficiency by plowing paths for nearly everybody in town at an early hour Thursday morning, for which he has the heartiest thanks of all.

St. John's Industrial Society met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Thomas Adams, on Seventh avenue. It was the annual meeting. There was a good attendance of the members.

THE FIRE FIEND.

The Cheney Block on Fourth Street Burned Out.

About four o'clock yesterday afternoon the screaming of the fire whistle at the Water Works warned the citizens of the city that a fire had broken out in some part of the city. It was soon learned that the scene of the conflagration was the Cheney block, on the corner of Fourth street and Twelfth avenue, occupied on the first floor by Dr. George A Smith, as a drug store and above by Mrs. P. Cheney as a residence. The volume of smoke pouring from the windows served as a guide to the hose companies and citizens in the northern portion of the city and soon the streets surrounding the burning building were croweded with men, women and children, regardless of the very extreme cold. Owing to the snow not being shoveled from in front of the hose houses it was some time before the doors could be opened to allow the carts to be brought out, which was the case of the seeming unnecessary delay in getting water on the flames. Hose 3 and 4, however, soon arrived and immediately begain working in their usual manner, notwithstanding the fact that the clothing of the men were soon one sheet of ice, the spray freezing as soon as striking them. The building was of brick with an iron roof, making it difficult for the firemen to reach the flames. By the time the companies arrived it was impossible to enter the building, and the only chance was to paly through the windows, and in spite of the heavy streams of water thrown the fire raged with unabated fury, until the entire interior of the building was completely burned out and the walls badly damaged.

Mr. Morse, a clerk in the drug store, upon being questioned, stated that the origin of the fire was a mystery. He was sitting in the front part of the store reading and Dr. Smith was in a small room in the rear preparing some medicine, when the fire was discovered, and both barely had time to make their escape, so rapid was the progress of the flames. Some of the stock was removed and carried into the street in a damaged condition, but the greater portion was entirely destroyed. Immediately adjoining the block is a small frame house, which was used as a restaurant and residence combined. The stock of goods and the household effects in this building were removed to the street and deposited in the snow, where they were tramped over and drenched with water, and almost entirely destroyed. Considerable of the stock of the restaurant was carried off by petty sneak thieves, one boy being arrested as he was leaving the crowd with his pockets full of tobacco, cigars, candy, etc.

The household effects of Mrs. Cheney, who occupied the rooms over the drug store, was removed to the street, Mrs. Cheney, who is quite an old lady, being carried down by her son after the building was almost enveloped in flames. The stock of drugs was valued at about $2,800, partly insured by Mr. Frank Thornburg. The building was insured by George Haywood & Son. It is supposed the fire was caused by the exploding of a lamp, as it is known there was one burning in a back room at the time, and the remarkable rapidity of the flames would warrant this conclusion.

The fire department is entitled to much praise for their gallant conduct in fighting the fire, regardless of the fact that the mercury was down far below zero and a keen wind blowing from the west. Streams were kept on the building until about half past five o'clock. Dr. Smith, the proprietor of the drug-store, recently removed from Camanche to this city, and refitted the lower part of the building, making it one of the neatest drug stores in the city, and was enjoying a very good trade, and it is unfortunate that he should meet with this heavy loss. The fire was confined, entirely to the one block, none of the adjoining buildings being damaged. It is sincerely hoped that the city will be spared another fire, at least during the extreme cold weather.

The Ungraded School.

Mr. L. F. Sutton, the teacher of the ungraded school, informs us that he now has an enrollment of forty-three pupils, with an average attendance of thirty-six. He has room for just one more daily attendant, there being a seating capacity of thirty-seven. As a whole the school can not be excelled. He has a class in German, another in the higher algebra, one in trigonometry and one in geometry, and thinks they will compare favorably with similar classes in any of the schools in this section. Lyle says he is thinking seriously of starting a class in French. Such an interest as is being taken by the young men in attendance is commendable, and Mr. Sutton will endeavor to do his duty by them.

Birthday Party.

A very pleasant party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Clark, 129 Sixth avenue, last evening, in honor of the sixteenth birthday of their daughter, Bertha. It was a most enjoyable affair, there being good music, social pastimes and at the proper hour an excellent supper.