Carmi Mayor List and Early Town Growth Highlights
The record chronicles Carmi’s 1867 incorporation and a march 10 city vote. Dr J L Stewart won mayor in 1873, with a long roll of mayors through 1965. It notes population growth from 600 to 1,294, housing demands, and a bustling economy with trades from carpenters to foundries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Stewart
Ross Graham
FE. L. Stewart
Jasper Partridge
George C. Ziegler
Harvey H. Crozier
Orlando Brrell
Orlando Burrell
F. M. Parish
Claude M. Barnes
Thomas H. Land
John C. Stokes
Telephone
Frank Sibley
Army
Ralph Benson
Milline
Tom W. Hall
WF. Filiott
W. F. Elliott
Fred J. Reinwald
Poultiry
Fred J
Bud) Rebstock
A. J. Brandt
J. Robert Randolph
Laurence E. Boehringer
Charter Issued To The National May 18 1900 Continued
The article recounts a banking era shift with William E. Bayley as president 1931 45 except 1938 39 when Julius C Kern led. Herbert G Bayley linked since 1931. John G Endicott led 1946 37, then Bayley again. Directors recently bought a Main Street lot opposite Washington School for a new bank building to start spring 1966 with current board members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Bayley
Julius C. Kern
Herbert G. Bayley
John G. Endicott
Bayley
Rebstock Brothers
Main Street
Washington School
Don L. Hollerbach
Clarence M. Rice
C. F
Bud” Rebstock
Sam A. Gilpin
Wilburn Duvall
Royal Arch Masons Celebrate Class of 106 in Carmi
Sam A. Ziegler steered applications for Royal Arch Masonry as 106 earned the four degrees on October 17 1947 in Carmi. The event drew Grand Officers and a 225 attendance photo at the Public Library. Carmi Chapter 279 grew to 185 members, ranking among Southern Illinois chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A. Ziegler
Royal Arch Masonry
Royal Arch
Tlinois
Tisch
Inois
Belleville
East St. Louis
Mt. Vernon
Olney
Mattoon
Centralian
Carmi
Royal Arch Masons
Harry C. White
Tarkey
Crickman
Harry L. Ziegler
Floyd D. Ward
R. WH. Kilmer
Paul McClellan
Charles E. Weirauch
Alvie FE. Smith
Dan F. Groff
W. Wesley Fields
Stosen VW. Smith
Clarence J. Skates
Sentinel
D. Robert Dixon Steward
Blue Lodge
York
Tits Sam A. Ziegler
Wm. BR
Kilmer
J. W. Zink
Gilbert H. Miller
Royal J. Gibbs
Chas. W. Cortner
Acton TB
Cox
L. W. Springer
Lee Mills
Sam
A. Ziegler
Rotary
General Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of
North America
Staff Roles in Finance Department Listing
Grace Shook is Cashier and Mrs. Dee Bratton assists as Assistant Cashier. The list names Mary Griffith as Teller, Ermal Dial as Proof Machine, Vera Mundy and Marilyn Wray as Bookkeepers, Rudy Aud also as Bookkeeper, Anna Fulkerson as Clerk, Bill Scott as Manager of the Finance Department, Doyle Hu bele as Officer Manager in Finance, Ward Renshaw as Adjuster, Evelyn Wyte as Secretary and Bookkeeper, and Vincent Portee as Custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Shook
Dee Bratton
Mary Griffith
Ermal Dial
Vera Mundy
Marilyn Wray
Rudy Aud
Anna Fulkerson
Bill Scott
Mgr. Finance Dept
Doyle Hubele
Fin
Ward Renshaw
Evelyn Wyte
Vincent Portee
Pioneer Seven Mile Prairie community notes and local officials
The record lists Masonic officers from 1960s through the present and notes the steady trio of treasurers and secretaries. It then shifts to early settlement details describing abundant game, logging, and the rise of a small village near Seven Mile Prairie with Rev MecGready founding Sharon Church in 1816, schools, mills, and early postmasters Edmond Hawthorne and Leander McKnight.
Seven Mile Prairie pioneers settle Enfield Illinois in 1810s
Seven Mile Prairie was the origin of Enfield Illinois as immigrants from Kentucky and Tennessee began arriving after 1810. The account notes ox carts crossing the Shawnee Ferry, pioneer life details, and the Rutledge Miller Hawthorn and Veatch families among early settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica Voss
Seven Mile Prairie
Enfield
Ill
Kentucky
Tennessee
Illinois
Ohio River
Ilinois
Thomas Rutledge
Sally
James Rutledge
Mary Ann
John
Jane
Peter Miller
Sally Rutledge Sanders
Ann
Grandfather Miller
Ireland
South Carolina
Georgia
Shawneetown
Union Depot: From bustling hub to lean operation
Old timers recall Union passenger station on Third Street near the Carmi crossing with a restaurant run by Maggie James. By 1908 a new depot on South First Street opened, meals were cooked at Carmi to match orders, and L and N employed 30 workers with 12 trains. Now five employees run eight to ten track laborers as two passenger trains pass through Carmi and meals occur in dining cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storms
Ilinois
North Storms
Anna Habberton
Mt. Carmel
Ilino’s
Habberton
John Habberton
Helen
New York
Harper Brothers
Kathrina
John
Company E
13Th
Ilinois Cavalry
Union
Third Street
W. J. Beck and Son Coal Company
Ainsbrooke Corporation
Maggie James
Earl
Doe) James
White County Lumber Company
South First Street
Railway Express Company
Carmi
New York Central
Ger
Damron House One of Southern Illinois' Noted Hotels
The Damron House in Carmi opened December 22, 1866, by JM Diacar. He left Evansville with little capital, built up the hotel with credit and friends, expanded, and by 1871 owned the property outright. The hotel offered 30 well furnished rooms and earned a lasting reputation that deterred competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Damron
Carmi
JM. Diacar
Evansville
Indiana
Neglect small fault, it will soon become a big one
A concise proverb warns that ignoring minor faults leads to larger problems. It emphasizes the need for timely repair and caution to prevent escalating issues. The message applies across households, workplaces, and communities to encourage proactive maintenance.
Money Isn’t Everything Says Austerity Era Voice
A columnist argues wealth alone fails to guarantee happiness and questions materialism. The piece contrasts financial measures with community values and suggests balance between riches and relationships.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carmel
East Main
North Main Cross Streets
City Police
Jad
Chamber of Commerce
City Council
Building & Loan
Consumers Gas Office
Water, Light and Power Office
Tracy Cunningham
CPA
L. Stewart
Poe
Eaeagyte
Te Chatter Tay
Mdlers
Mya Thesdey
Telenhienes
Mamager
Pod Facna Implement Dealer
Cin Vous Hesinatar
Carmi Weekly Times
Teame Cleht
Hiks
Requiniy Bow Darrels
Wrain
John M. Crebs
Charles E. McDowell
George Staley
F. J
Col
FE. L. Stewart Carmi
North Carmi
The
National
R. W. Kilmer
Carmi Union Depot
Ivan A. Elliott
Chris A. Fleck
West Cherry Street
FHA
Reair Can
McLeansboro
William M. Black, Jr
Leon M. Noel
Fred Hallam
Thomas H. Speer
John H. White
Alfred H. Lamont
R. H. Kilmer
Pussell N. White
Donald L. Campbell
King
Gene R. Hetzman
William M. Black Jr
Thomas F. Speer
James T. Marsh
Frect Taam
Johnny Lake
James McGready
Henderson County
Sharon Church
Enost T. Allen
Jesse Lockwood
MecGready
Gowdys
Orrs
McLins
Trousdales
Bellossons
Knights
Davidson
Sumner
Edmond Hawthorne
John Hawthorne
Mr. Hawthorne
Mill Dam
Leander McKnight
Angie Mitchell
Sherman
National Bank
Arthur Coles
Clark
Berry's Corner
Hurley
Maxine’s
Archer and Son
Appel and Griffith Hardware
Sutton’s Shoe Store
Seven Mile
Union Depot
BIG Four
DIAL
MR. and
Mrs. W. A. Gann
Damron House
H. D. Bean
Bluebird
Spiedel
Anson
Bulova
Accutron
Wyler
Longines Wittnauer
Fostoria
LENOX
Sterling
China
Imknois
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