Injured: Annie Cribber, age 15,
daughter of William Cribber - residing five miles west of St. Charles - was
badly burned when her clothing caught fire while she was stirring a kettle of
soap.
27 Apr 1880
Joseph Stetinus age 21 and Henry
McIntyre drowned at the dock at Carondelet. Stetinus' mother lived at 2307
Olive; McIntyre was from Pennsylvania. Frank Wherry & William Stevens
were rescued.
25 Aug 1880
Mrs. Margaret Corbitt obtained a
peace warrant against her daughter-in-law, Mary Corbitt, living on Broadway
between Webster & Chambers, because Mary has " many times threatened
to kill her."
27 Jun 1880
Lizzie Studer, age 20, a German
girl, committed suicide by drowning. "Her lover never came." Other
family members mentioned were her father, brother, little sister Lillie, 2133
Franklin Ave.
3 Nov 1880
Agnes Andrews obtained a divorce
from Joseph Andrews, whom she had married in New York in 1868. He was a
photographer. She charged cruelty and obtained custody of their 9-year-old
daughter.
5 Jul 1880
Henry Henschen, of 11th &
Franklin, was attacked by Robert W. Mc Cormick and an unidentified man when
he went to the home of his estranged wife, Lotta, 13th & Gay, to visit
their daughter.
22 Jan 1880
Died: Hon. William W. Martin of
Alton, Illinois. Born in Franklin, Venago Co., Pennsylvania. 11 August 1832;
came to this area 1852; married Mrs. Emma Pickard 30 Jan. 1866. Four
children.
27 Apr 1880
The body of Henry Boors was
found hanging from a tree limb along the Meramec River by Willie, the
12-y-old son of Philip Hauck. Boors had lived in St. Louis before the death
of his wife.
22 Sep 1880
Died: Thomas E. Boughton,
husband of Lillie K. (nee Smith) at the home of Mrs. Bernard Smith, 2951
Dickson. Member of Knights of Pythias. Louisville KY & Springfield Ill
& Va. pls copy.
11 Aug 1880
Died: Josephine Langelet, nee
Winters, wife of Mark Langelet, a Deputy Constable, and mother of a little
girl (Pauline) and an infant (Charlie) committed suicide for unknown reasons.
19 Nov 1880
Three election judges - Joseph
Walsh, John J. Henze, and Hugh McGinniss - were indicted for refusing to
receive the votes of colored men who were legally voters. ( 39th Pct. 4th
Wd.)
17 Mar 1880
Charles W. J. Webb was arrested
and charged with the seduction of a Miss Trout, but he agreed to marry her.
He was a graduate of the St. Louis Medical School but worked as a barber.
7 Jan 1880
Coroner's inquest: James Miller
and his mother, Mrs. Margaret Miller, killed by George Westenhoff. Witnesses,
John Madden, Pat Scanlan, William Palmer, Mrs. Mary Westenhoff, mother.
20 Aug 1880
Died: Mrs. Maria Catherine
Weber, an old inhabitant, age 84; born in Germany, mother of Mrs.
Espenschied, grandmother of Mrs. Henry Overstolz, leaves "many near and
dear relatives."
2 Apr 1880
Baby bigamist: Nannie, the
16-y-old daughter of blind Thomas Baker of Bridgeton, married Mr. King, a
well-t-do farmer of Lincoln County; on 23 March she had married James H.
Evans.
23 Oct 1880
Mrs. Lizzie Kelly "a
handsomely attired young married woman" of 1512 Gratiot St. was in court
charged with slandering Mary Murray, "another young wife." Mrs.
Kelly was fined $25.
2 Jul 1880
William Jacobsohn and Robenia
Wilson had the matrimonial knot tied by Justice Young; the bride was only 16
but was accompanied by her mother who gave permission for the marriage.
2 Jun 1880
Morris Fleak was granted a
divorce from his wife Harriet, who refused to cook his meals. They were
married in 1855 and had 10 children; he was a ships' carpenter on the
Scudder.
19 Feb 1880
Widower's venture: Michael Stock
of St. Louis married Eliza Foley, widow of New York., but they separated a
short time later, allegedly because he had married her for her money.
4 Oct 1880
"The Western Light,"
an 8-page weekly, has made its first appearance. Edited by Mrs. E. J. Polk
and Mrs. Annie T. Anderson, it is devoted to the advancement of female
suffrage.
7 Sep 1880
A coroner's jury investigated
the death of Joseph O'Brien, who died 6 Sept. ''of peritonitis resulting from
a gunshot wound inflicted by a bullet fired by Sylvester Fitzwater."
22 Oct 1880
Catherine Murphy applied for a
divorce from John; married in Dec.1879, separated Sept. 1880; he sold the
furniture, locked up the house, and said she would never see him again.
8 Feb 1880
"A self-made man" -
Harry James, a black waiter at the Lindell Hotel, born on a plantation in
Virginia owned by Billy Henderson, fought in two wars, speaks several
languages.
4 Jul 1880
Court notes: Caroline Eichholz
asks for a divorce from her husband, Anton, on grounds of cruel treatment.
They were married on the 31st of March and lived together 3 months.
8 Dec 1880
Died: Anna Isler, "our dear
mother & mother-in-law" age 51. Signed by daughters Margareth
Bernard, Anna Martin, Christina Isler, & sons-in-law Frank Martin &
Steph. Bernard.
11 Jun 1880
Died: George T. Brown, brother
of ex-mayor Joseph Brown, at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. R. Stanford, age
60y. Native of Scotland, resident of Alton, Illinois since 1834.
13 Nov 1880
Joseph J. and Clara Brady sued
the city for $15,000 damages. Mrs. B. had stepped into a hole on the 12th St.
bridge in Sept., 1879, and had been unable to use her arm since.
15 Mar 1880
Mr. And Mrs. Staunton celebrated
their 50th anniversary at their home, 1425 Cass Ave. They were married in
Jamestown Kentucky in 1830, came to St. Louis 1844. age 73 and 71.
9 Sep 1880
A lot of jewelry and female
wearing apparel was found in the possession of Florence Kimball, a servant
girl lately employed by W. F. Lamb; she was arrested and locked up.
10 Oct 1880
Died: Thomas J. Reader, father
of George H. Reader and Mrs. John T. Roberts of St. Louis, in Centralia IL in
his 71st year, of typhoid. Buffalo & Rochester NY, pls copy.
21 May 1880
Letters of administration: ( F.
W. Springmeyer, estate of Helen M. Springmeyer ): ( Jacob Haether, estate of
Pauline Haethe ); ( Henry Mueller, estate of Joseph Marty ).
18 Mar 1880
Breach of promise suit:
Christina Scheible (living on St. Charles Rock Road near Seven Mile House),
age about 50, vs Louis Dieebel, who did not appear the day promised.
24 Aug 1880
Divorce cases: Mary Wolf has
been married to Julius for 23 years and they have four children but he has
become unfaithful and abuses her, "making her life intolerable."
18 Aug 1880
Belle Robertson and Kate Seymour
had a fight yesterday morning at the corner of 8th & Biddle. Belle
defended herself with a soda bottle and Kate fought with her fists.
3 May 1880
Died: Patrolman John J. Russell,
age 42. Left wife, 3 children. He had helped search for the James boys and in
1877 was sent to Minnesota to help capture the Youngers.
24 Aug 1880
Divorce cases: Jean Carre,
native of France, filed suit for divorce from Clementina, whom he married in
the old country 17 Apr 1866. She refused to accompany him here.
9 Nov 1880
Julius, John and Thomas Selby,
of Cape Girardeau, were charged with selling liquor without a license. So was
Samuel Reding of Madison Co., & H. Pfeiffer, also of Cape.
18 Aug 1880
Laura C. Scott filed suit for
divorce from George F. Scott, on the ground of desertion. They had three
children: James G. age 13, Addie V. age 10 and Rebecca M. age 6.
7 Feb 1880
A bit of scandal, Kansas City,
Missouri, involves Henry Gooch and a young blond Clara Wilson, of St. Louis.
Clara was found in bed with Henry; result, divorce action.
29 Apr 1880
Died: Matilda Grenzer, age 11y;
born in Germany, died in Venice Illinois, lived at 1510 Jackson. Daughter of
Ferdinand. "1 1/2 years ago she swallowed a carpet tack."
2 Apr 1880
Courts: Edward D. Slater applied
for divorce from his wife, Elizabeth B; they were married in Fulton County
Illinois in Aug 1865, had four children, youngest age 3y.
21 Aug 1880
Died: Michael Furey, age 74.
Funeral from home of his son-in-law, D. Johnston, 2624 Stoddard, to St.
Bridget's. New Haven Connecticut. & Memphis Tennessee. Pls copy.
2 Jul 1880
George McDonnell, of
Bellefontaine Rd. and Haarlem bridge, fell from a porch and sustained a
compound fracture of his left arm. He is being attended by Dr. Lederle.
28 Nov 1880
H. Levin of St. Louis and Emma
Witherell, daughter of Wm. H. H. Witherell (formerly of New Orleans) were
married at the home of the bride's father in Evanston, Ill.
17 Feb 1880
There was a fire at the Gale
House in St. Charles. Among those helping fight the fire were Henry Osthoff
of St. Charles, C. L. Logan, and Eugene Hoke of Old Monroe.
11 Sep 1880
While celebrating his wedding
Charles L. Lewis was arrested on the charge that he had sold a mule stolen
from Thomas W. Johnson of Gasconade Co. to William Bishoff.
17 Jun 1880
Funeral of Gerard Crane, bortn
in Elizabethtown, NJ in 1814; came to St. Louis 40 years ago; was with Gen.
Sterling Price during the War; left wife and 5 children.
2 Sep 1880
Died: Sidney Johnstone Hall, son
of O. E. Hall and Emily Mudge, born in New Orleans 6 April 1862, died 1 Sept.
Will be buried at the family homestead in Illinois.
27 Mar 1880
John Rehsteiner commenced an
action for divorce against his wife Elizabeth. (He had been married to Mary
Bier in Greenville Ohio and she was Elizabeth Leutwiller)
1 Apr 1880
Anthony Zeller,
"industrious and prominent" farmer of Sedalia, Missouri, murdered
at a dance; accused are Nathan & Edward Shane, William Jaeger &
Charles Baker.
5 Feb 1880
Married: Snowden Seargant &
Miss Willich H. Roher, daughter of Hon. J. U. Roher, lately deceased, one of
the oldest citizens of this city; in Oakland, Illinois.
27 Nov 1880
Robert C. Powell of Wheeling,
West Va. And Cora Bellissime of Ste. Genevieve were married at the home of
bride's parents in South St. Louis by Rev. Father Daly.
14 Aug 1880
C. F. Clifton Cook sued for
divorce from Mollie A. Cook, whom he had married in Austin, Tex. In 1879 but
she "fell into evil ways" and is beyond his restraint.
10 Dec 1880
Dr. Thomas O'Reilly asked for
donations to a fund for the parents of police officer Walsh, killed in the
line of duty. [Note: see Michael Walsh on 6 Dec 1880.]
15 Apr 1880
Mrs. Mary F. Fahey, a widow
living at 715 S. 9th, was shot by one of her daughters, Kate and Mary; Mary,
age 26, taught school. Two sons preceded her in death.
20 Feb 1880
Shawneetown, Illinois; Social
scandal at the Riverside Hotel involving Mrs. May Greer, wife of a prominent
merchant, and Mrs. Pankey, the lover of her husband.
26 Feb 1880
The courts: spicy case of Dr. J.
W. Gully and Constable Fitzgerald; George F. Smith attorney; case involves
attractive housekeeper Tillie Newman and her child.
4 Sep 1880
John H. Barnett filed suit for
divorce from Rowena; they were married in 1879 (June) but she proved
faithless and is associating with disreputable characters.
23 Feb 1880
Charles Lowenstein of East St.
Louis was fatally stabbed by his brother-in-law James George. Lowenstein had
married a widow, sister of James & Hayes George.
19 Sep 1880
Died: Anna Barbara Ratz, age 64y
8m 6d. Funeral from home of her son-in-law, G. E. Wetzel. Notice signed by
Wetzel & wife and by Chris J. Spuehler and wife.
25 Nov 1880
Anton Norbag, a young Swedish
musician, swore out a warrant against a saddler named John Sheridan, charging
him with obtaining money under false pretenses.
23 Oct 1880
Richard E. Lewis of St. Louis
and Elizabeth Hutchinson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Hutchinson of
Salisbury, Mo., were married in Salisbury on 20 October.
4 Sep 1880
Antonio Beretta, who has a fruit
stand at 4th & Pine, sues for divorce from Louisa, who "eloped with
an unknown man". They were married in Italy in 1870.
3 Feb 1880
Died: Almira Eoff, widow of the
late Robert, at the home of her sister Mrs. H. Rashcoe, age 54y. She was the
eldest daughter of the late Ezra Mundy, Esq.
10 Jun 1880
Henry Wenz seeks a divorce from
his wife as her divorce from her first husband, Fred Dinkelman,was illegal.
It took 6 years for him to find out about it.
16 Dec 1880
At a meeting of the Board of
Managers of the House of Refuge: applications for the release of H. Vanayse,
Levi Van Reed, and James Collins were refused.
29 Aug 1880
Died: At Leadville, Colorado.,
C. H. Dix, formerly of St. Louis, age 34. Funeral from his mother's home,
2636 Chestnut, to Fee Fee church for interment.
23 Apr 1880
Edward Nugent, age 46y, will be
hanged for shooting his wife on 20 Aug 1876, leaving children in Catholic
orphanage. One daughter, Lizzie, on death bed.
14 Jan 1880
Estates in probate: E. G.
Pallen, Nicholas Scharman, John Ryan, Neil Matheson, D. C. Stone, Henry
Miller, Mary Finney, G. Koestermenke, John R. Carroll
10 Feb 1880
Henry E. Morrill had a most
unfortunate and brief matrimonial experience. He married Adelia S. on 9 Nov
1879 - his charges could not be put into print.
30 Sep 1880
Five Morman elders passed
through the city on a "proselyting tour." They were William Hume,
Daniel Densley, A.R. Kidd, Joseph Ford, and John N. Price.
30 Mar 1880
Hannibal, Missouri: case of
State of Missouri vs John T. K. Hayward, James Hayward, & John J.
Cruikshank for printing and circulating a lewd pamphlet.
13 Nov 1880
Joseph and Eliza Krach sued the
steamer Charles P. Chouteau - Capt. Thorwegen in charge - in the drowing of
their son Edward, who fell from the boat.
9 Feb 1880
Kansas City, Missouri: Rev. A.
J. Kirk, minister of the United Brethren, was arrested for swindling. He
married Miss Montgomery of Ottawa a year ago.
8 Jan 1880
Married: John H. Schulte &
Miss Annie Schiermann. They were attended by Misses Altman & Ida Roederer
and Messrs. David H. Schulte & Henry B. Wessels.
15 Jan 1880
Estates in probate: Henry
Steinmeyer, Margaret Morrison, Benjamin Farrar, Daniel Breen, Isaac J.
Pollard, Mary Barrett, Louisa Luxinger alias Struck
1 Jul 1880
Court notes: Elizabeth Prescott
filed suit against the Missouri Pacific RR in the death of her husband,
Robert, crushed between box cars June 1880.
26 May 1880
Died: Catherine McCaffery,
mother-in-law of the late Michael Madden, age 70y; lived at 812 N. 12th.
[Note: see Catherine McCaffrey news on 27 May.]
11 Feb 1880
Robert B. Shields and Minnie
Valentin, daughter of Fred Valentin of Cottleville, Missouri., were married
at the home of John Shields, 1115 Compton.
7 Apr 1880
Kansas City: George Glasscock
& Mrs. Luella Murphy arrested at the request of her husband, Owen, for
adultery. She has four children, one 21y old.
25 Sep 1880
Katie Springer, nee Byrnes,
applied for a divorce from Edward; they were married 5 May 1879 and he left
her for another woman "the very next day."
28 Dec 1880
Coroner's inquest: Benjamin
Madden, child who was killed by a fall on Christmas afternoon in front of
Spelbrink's Stables - verdict, an accident.
20 Jan 1880
Probate: Isabella Thornton,
administratrix of Charles H. Thornton, cited for concealment of property;
plaintiff failed to appear, cause continued
16 Mar 1880
Daniel Whalen, age 28, killed
while working at the Waterworks on Bissell Point. Andrew J. Chaplee worked
with him; the coroner was Frank O'Neal.
26 Aug 1880
Edward T. Johnson and Mrs.
Charlotte Jennings, both of St. Clair County, Illinois. Were married by
Justice Smyth. The groom is 23, the bride 35.
20 Jan 1880
Married: 19 Jan., at the
residence of the bride's parents, 1728 Washington Ave., A. M. Capp of Lebanon
Pennsylvania. & Miss Emma Dean (or Deau).
28 Mar 1880
Casper Hizeman of Rushville,
Illinois was killed by Eldred Morrell, his wife's brother-in-law. Morrell
says Hizeman's wife planned the killing.
4 Apr 1880
Died: Mrs. Lucinda Forman, wife
of Col. F. Forman of Vandalia, Illinois, at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.
D. Peters in Stockton, California.
22 Oct 1880
Dutch Heiney, a newsboy,
received a $5 gold piece from Mr. A. B. Cunningham as a prize for selling the
most Hornets; Heiney had sold over 1300.
12 Jun 1880
John Gerard of South St. Louis,
a German boy asge 15, is sought by his guardian John Winkleman; his parents
live in Jefferson County, Missouri.
18 Feb 1880
The home of John Byerly, in
Affton, was broken into by tramps, Mrs. Byerly fought with them, then made
her escape to the home of William Hurst.
4 Feb 1880
St. Charles: Charles Riley was
sent to the insane asylum, Justice A. Debertshauser of Cottleville was
similarly affected but remained in jail.
27 Jan 1880
St. Louis County: Mrs. Henzie,
Postmistress of Hog Hollow, relict of Fred Henzie, is booked for a wedding
with Herman Schapter next Wednesday.
14 Apr 1880
The courts: Mary Cavalieri,
respondent, vs James Carroll; at time of suit living apart from husband, and
they were divorced before the trial.
24 Jun 1880
Died: Mrs. Mary C. French, age
70y 11m, in S. Framingham, Massachusetts; mother of E. E. & W. C. French
& Mrs Augustus Knight of St. Louis.
24 Aug 1880
Divorce Cases: Mary Jane May vs
William H.; married 24 July 1868. He has abandoned her and their infant child
and has gone to Jessup, Iowa.
8 May 1880
Mrs. Henry Stretmann of
Washington, Missouri is the mother of two children born with six toes on one
foot, a boy age 2y, a girl age 9 days.
20 Apr 1880
St. Joseph, Missouri: the body
of Mary Monroe, daughter of John, who lived in Newcastle and disappeared in
October, has been found. age 20.
10 Feb 1880
Died: Elise Becker, widow of
Mathias and mother of the late artist Charles Wimar, died at the home of her
son-in-law S. Kehrmann, age 81y.
15 Apr 1880
Died: Joseph Pease, one of St.
Louis' oldest residents, at the home of his son O. S. Pease, 3307 Dickson.
age 79y, came to St. Louis 1830.
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