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Page Two CARMI TIMES, CAKMI, WHI'iE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Lions Formed In 1938 At Norris City Tin' N'oi ris L'mMs rinb eoiniili't I'll ovci' of service In Ibis cnriiiiniriitv. l-'irsl char tered in HUK with the club such wmthv liroiccts as Klumiv f.iviL'uc iu'i- inr liasch-ill. Cnnitnunitv Fund Drive. ('Iu'i' I mas baskets. Rov Scouts, Cubs anil Kxplorers (itnnnir The late I.

K. Turner served as Tifcsiilelil of the chili for the first three venrs of its existence and 1he followine have served in 1hat rawilv since: Vollie Newkirk. JialDh U. O. Xorris.

El- Wood Hill. Claude Pallon IJishop, I 1 O. Barnes. Elwood Mann. C.

Sliewmaker. AV. Willis, J. Smith. YV.

C. llenrv Absher. Ira Bower. Jim Miiffin. Uav Wall.

K. Move, Joe Riehard Rister. E. S. noerner.

Kenneth Cole. John P.eehn and current president Ezra Millspaugh. The 30 charter members included Barnes. Claude Bishop, Rurtrire Pii -nwn. Erownmrr Fred Carroll.

Earl Cole, Kenneth Cole. Dallas Ponelass. Harrv Keslie Kisliel. Dr. E.

Folke. Luther Garrett. T. E. Car- red.

A. Ciiljiin, Kenneth Oos sell, Marion Harlow, Thoron JO1T II: Mann. Verdn Johnson. A. W.

Marlin. Dan Morehoad. C. n. More-land Dr.

J. H. Revnolds. Jl. Kaliih Rov.

Cormnn Smith. Frank South. Turner. D. p.

Weas F. E. Welch and Willis. Other tin-sent officers of 1he club in addition to president Mill- snaucli. nre William Margrave, secre' a rv; Warre'i Brooks, vice 7iresidi'ut.

and Mann, TAKEN IN FEBRUARY. 1897. this picture shows students from the Sacramento neighborhood at the West Point School northwest of Norris City. Identified on the back row from the left are: Frank Mann. Tom Storey, Gus Justice, R.

Allen, Maggie Sigler, John Mann, Pearl Storey, Charlie Orr, Frances Martin, Mark Allen, Pierce Justice and Newt Storev. Earlv Residents Of Norris City (Continued From Page 1) Street. Norris City, established llieir store in 18TS. Thoy have a capital stock of $5,000. "with annual sales from to S18.000, and their trade constantly creasing.

This firm is composed of Edwin S. and William M. Boyd, i both natives of Gallatin They were reared on a farm arid 1he former graduated from Quin- ey College in June. 1S75. The lat- i 1er was educated in the schools', of this vicinitv.

Edwin S. married Louisa K. Knight, daughter of G. B. Knight, of this county.

They! have one child. Mabel. William M. married Hcttic daughter, of Henry Wakeford. Norris They have one child.

Walter. Thev are both members of the Masonic fraternity. JOHN II. BRILL, born in Liv-: ingston County, Kentucky, March is a son of Solomon Brill deceased). He came to this county with his parents in 1816.

His educational advantages were very! limited. His father died when he i was only 13 or 1-1 years of age and as he was the oldest one then i nt home, he had to work hard to assist the others. He was married 1 in WXi to Esther Moore. She died and he married his second wife, i Sina Trout, February 1, 1S44. They had one child, Eliza, who married George P.

Phelps and died at the age of 21. leaving one child, Anna B. Phelps, now 16 years of age. Captain Solomon S. Brill, born 1 a mile and a half east of Norris City, March 1, 1819, is a son of Solomon and Nancy (Jacobs); Brill.

I lis father was a native of West Virginia, of German scent, settled in Tennessee when i a young man, tben went to Kentucky, and from there to this county in 1816. He died here in September 1827. His uncle. Henry Brill, was in the War of 1812, and died in a hospital in Norfolk. Virginia.

His mother was of Scotch descent and died here in 1863 while her son was in the army. Mr. Brill has resided in this county all his life with the exception of four or five years spent in Hamilton County. He served a year in the Mexican War. in Company I.

Third Illinois Regi- 1 ment. was in the battles of Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo. He enlisted in the late war in Company 29th Illinois Infantry. He and Lt. Wakefield raised 'the Com- pany and he was elected Captain, He served till January 9, 1865.

i when he resigned on account of disability, bavins; been wounded in the head at Ft. Donelson, Cor- 1 inth; the plate on his cap being the only thing that saved his life. He was in the battles of Fort Henry. Shiloh, Fort Donelson and' Corinth; was taken prisoner at Holly Springs, December 20, 1862; was paroled and sent to St. Louis and exchanged at Benton Barracks.

As they were marching to the landing to take the boat they heard of the fall of Vicksburg, and their hats flew into the air amid yells of joy. He was married March 21, 1839, to Josephine, daughter of Robert Millspaugh. a native of Simpson County, Kentucky. Her father came from New York State in 1816 and settled in Kentucky. Mr.

Brill cut and split 1,000 rails to pay for his marriage license, and another 1,000 to buy a pair of shoes. He is a member of the A.F. A.M. and the Murphy Movement. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DANIEL BRYANT, born in Herald Prairie Township, January 3, 1832, is a son of William Bryant, an old pioneer of this county. He was reared on a farm in the brush. He has grubbed, picked, piled and burned brush by firelight many times. His educational advantages were limited. His father died when he was very small and his mother was poor and there was a large family.

They all had to work had and had a hard time to get along. He worked by the month seven years. March 18, 1956, he married Catharine Austin. They are the parents of 11 children, ten living Sarah, Rhoda, Elvira, Mahala, William, George, Henry, Charles, Emily and Cornelius. Mr.

and Mrs, Bryant are members of the Missionary Baptist Church. WILLIAM L. BRUCE, section five, Indian Creek, was born in Carmi Township, June 29, 1831. His father, John Bruce, was a native of North Carolina. William L.

has been a life long farmer. He has always lived in this county with exception of three or four years in Gallatin County. He was married there in 1851 to Jane Givan, a native of Hardin County and a daughter of John Hardin. They arc parents of 10 children, five living Harriett, George Annie, William S. and Sarah E.

He is a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church. He has been a Steward and Class-Leader several years, and is now Sunday School superintendent. JOHN COOK, farmer and stock raiser, section 6, Indian Creek, is a son of John L. Cook, and was born in Hamilton County, September 5, 1824. He came to this county in the winter of 1845-46.

He was married in 1845 to Sallie daughter of William M. Bagley, Norris City. They are the parents of 11 children, six living John, Lewis. Frances, Silas, Marshall and Willis. He owns a farm of 200 acres, 70 of which is in the county and the rest in Hamilton.

Cook was supervisor one year, Road Commissioner three years. School Trustee about 20 years, and School Director a number of years. He is a member of the Ebenezer Methodist Church. JOHN M. COOK, son of John and Sallie Bagley Cook, was born in Indian Creek August 1, 1854.

He was educated in the common schools and the Enfield High School. He is a prominent teacher; has taught 45 months in White County, six months in Hamilton County, and is now teaching in Union District, Indian Creek. He was married August 27. 1878, to Laura, daughter of William Carlyle of Gossett. They have two children May, deceased and Earl.

Mr. Cook was Township Assessor for 18S2. JOHN DELAP was born in Tennessee in 1819, and came to this county in 1832 and entered some land in Indian Creek Township. In 1833 he went to Tennessee and married Melinda Hand, returned with his wife and located on section 6, Town 6, Indian Creek, where he cleared a farm. He was one of the best farmers in the county.

He died on his farm June 7, 1873 and I HIS PHOTO OF ROOM 2, Norris City Public School, was taken in 1908, the first ight year this building was used. It is now part of the older section of the present grade school. The teacher in the back row on the right is Mrs. Fred (Myrtle) Hill. CONGRATULATIONS WHITE COUNTY ON 150 YEARS OF PROGRESS Make The Sesquicentennial Year A Big One SHOP AT WESTERN AUTO NORRIS CITY'S FAMILY STORE J.

J. Lacefield, Owner buried at Mt. Oval Cemetery. He was the father of 12 children, 10 living Polly, Catherine, Matilda, Joel, Raby, John, Margaret, Ella, James, Julia. Mrs.

DeLap is living, aged 73, and is hale and hearty. WILLIAM DELAP was born in Tennessee March 26, 1821. His father, William DeLap was a native of South Carolina; brought his family to this county in 1830. The first year he rented a farm of the Widow Brill, and the next year located on Section 10, Indian Creek, where his son lives. He has always worked hard but has had no educational advantages.

He was married January 26, 1845 to Mary, daughter of John Davis who settled here in an early day. She was born in Georgia in 1823. They are the parents of nine children, eight living, Nancy, Carah, John, William, Martha, Robert, Mary and Andy. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He owns 233 acres.

EDWIN B. EMERSON, M.D., was born in this township November 22, 1836. His father, Hon. Reuben Emerson, came to this county from Middle, Tennessee with his parents in 1815. He was a miller in Carmi in an early day, and was County Judge and a Justice of the Peace many years, and a representative one year.

He married Susan Roberts and had a familv of five children Elizabeth. William, Edwin, Clarence and Mary. Mrs. Emerson is deceased. Edwin was educated in Carmi.

He read medicine with Dr. Stewart three years. He began practice in Carmi in 1867. In 1869 he came to Stokes where he has built up a good practice. He also owns a farm which with the old homestead, he runs with hired labor.

He was married in May, 1872 Florence, daughter of Robert Wilson. They have three children Florence, Edwin and Harry. Hi is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He enlisted in the late war in Company First Illinois Cavalry and served a year. He was then elected First Lieutenant of Company S7th Illinois Mounted Infantry, and served three years.

He was with the regiment in all its numerous battles. DANIEL P. EUBANKS, section 14, Indian Creek, was born iri this township March 6, 1830. His father, John Eubanks, was a native of Virginia and came here in 1818. He was in the Black Hawk War and the War of 1812 He was in the Battle of New Orleans, was then only lfi years old.

Daniel was reared on a farm and educated in the subscription schools. He was married May 7, 1858 to Jane daughter of Samuel Porter. They are the parents of four children Laura, Mary and Ida. One daughter, Sarah (Mrs. Cross), died at the age of 17.

Mr. Eubanks was elected Sheriff in 1868 and again In 1S78. He has made several important arrests. Diligent Dozen Organized With Eight Members It was on November 1, 1933 that eight persons met in the home of Mrs. Lucille Veatch for the purpose of organizing a club known as the Diligent Dozen.

In addition to Mrs. Lucille Veatch, the charter members were Mrs. Radie Black, Mrs. Dena Veatch, Mrs. Cleta Joseph, Mrs.

Vivian DeLapp. Mrs. Leona Norris, Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith and Mrs. Irene Mcars.

The club celebrated its 25th anniversary by entertaining present and former members to a three- course dinner at the American Legion Hall, October 17, 1958. Its present membership includes Mrs. Elizabeth Douglass, Mrs. Ruby Edmonds, Mrs. Ruth Faunce.

Mrs. Sally Gossett, Mrs. Hazel Marlin, Mrs. Zora Mayberry. Mrs.

Jessie Newkirk. Mrs. Leona Norris, Mrs. Inez Smith, Mrs. Dena Veatch.

Mrs. Lucille Veatch and Mrs. Peg Weirauch. Current officers are Mrs. Edmonds, president; Mrs.

Newkirk, vice president, and Mrs. Gossett, secretary-treasurer. Serving as president of the Dil! igent Dozen in past years were Lucille Veatch, Radie Black, Irene Mears, Halsie Bishop. Eva Krisher. Dena Veatch.

Jessie Newkirk. Hazel Carroll, Helen Smith, Leona Norris, Hazel Mar- I lin. Jo Boyd, Zora Mayborrv. Gei neva York. Velma Garrett, Eliza- i beth Douglass, Peg Weirauch.

Inez Smith. Sally Gossett and Ruth Faunce. Thursday, December 9, 19G5 WALNUT GROVE SCHOOL photo taken February 10, 1901. The child in front is holding a slate, with the notation: "Walnut (irove School No. 51, Maggie Ca teacher.

center unpbell, the past are Helen Storey, Bertha Mitchell, Lela Healy and Laura Bryant. Active members now include Bertha Mitchell. Lola Healy, Wanda Barrall, Beulah Phillips the president, Madeline Hulett as vice president, Marilyn Hughes, Bernicce Johnson, Freta Belle Hulett, Laura Bryant and Mary Bryant the secretary and treasurer. Six Form Century Club Back In 1933 With the purpose of studying topics which mav improve local conditions and create friendly relations in club and community, the Norris City Century of gress Club was organized in 1933. The following joined together to form the charter membership roll: Mabel Wease Dillinger, De- mova Healy Humphry, Bonnie Welch South, Ellen Bishop Harlow, Lela Ruth Hill Bingtnan and JLois Gaynel Hill.

Past presidents serving the club were Miss Lois Gaynell Hill, Mrs. Harry Bingman. Mrs. Luther Garrett, Mrs. T.

E. Garrett, Mrs. Cooper South, Mrs. Ralph Rowe, Mrs. Alva Harrison, Mrs.

Kenneth Cole, Mrs. Lawrence Bruce, Mrs. Elwood Hill, Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. John Bain, Mrs.

Harry Johnson, Mrs. Ed LaRock, Mrs. Art Anderson, Mrs. Homer Wardlow. Mrs.

J. S. Cantrell and Mrs. M. B.

Robertson. Hammett, Mrs. Harold Underwood, Mrs. A. O.

Vauglin and Mrs. Cooper. It is much better to tell people how to get on than to tell them where to get off. Mav the Goodwill and Joy of Christmas time remain all through the year. Present officers and members are Mrs.

Marion Harlow, president; Mrs. Cecil Miller, vice president; Mrs. Glen Courson, secretary; Mrs. Elwood Hill, treasurer; Mrs. L.

N. Bruce, parliamentarian; Mrs. Bruce Burnett. Mrs Kenneth Cole, Mrs. Bettv Brooks.

Mrs. J. S. Cantrell. Mrs.

Len Hale. Mrs. T. E. Garrett, Mrs.

Roy 116-Year-Old Brass Seal Found By County Clerk Cleaning out a vault in his office the other day, Countv Clerk John Whetstone found a 116-year- old brass seal. Inking it and making an impression on paper, Whetstone read the following: "Carmi. Div. No.118 S.of T. Ins.Jan 27, 1849." In the center circle was a triangle.

Inside the triangle was a svar. Rays of light radiated out from the triangle. Wishing to solve the mystery. Whetstone asked the White County Historical Society what it all meant. The answer: It was the seal of the Sons of Temperance, started in Carmi in late 1848 and formally organized January 27, 1849 The organization flourished for about five years.

Among those most actively engaged in the movement were R. S. Graham, Daniel Hay, Samuel Slocumb, R. Emerson and P. P.

Hunter. BACK IN 1912 Two students from e.ich county were selected to attend the State Fair in Springfield. Seated in front, on the ground, is Wilfred Hovd. Third from the right on the lirst row in light suit is Willard Tvson. Missionary Group Chartered In 1960 The Edna Lemon Missionary Society of the Powell Church, near Norris Citv.

was chartered in May 1960 with Helen Storey Ruth Moran, Mary Bryant, Bertha Mitchell, Dinah Hughes Myrtle Hulett, Wanda Dillsworth Lela Healy, Beulah Phillips, Ruby Duncan, Madeline Hulett, Juanita Holtzclaw and Marilyn Hughes. Those serving as presidents in This was the tops in entertainment NOW, WE PRESENT HOME ENTERTAINMENT AT ITS BEST ZENITH TV Handcrafted For Dependability Black And White Color DOERNER'S RADIO TV Norris City's Most Dependable TV Dealer Phone 32 WE SERVICE ALL MAKES LIB WHITE COUNTY'S SESQUICENTENNIAL 150 YEARS OF PROGRESS 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE ANYTIME ANYWHERE Headquarters For Late Model USED AUTO PARTS H0SKINS GARAGE JUST SOUTH OF INTERSECTION ROUTES 1 45 PHONE 401 NORRIS CITY.