Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR), Herrin News (HN) and Carterville Herald (CH)

January

Frederic Applegath died Saturday at his home in Herrin. He was born 18 Sep 1843 in Edwards County of an old English descended family. He moved from a farm near Carbondale to Herrin when this city was a struggling mining village. He was an early Herrin merchant and later went into the real estate business. About two years ago he slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk near his home and suffered a broken hip which kept him bedfast for over a year and left him a cripple. Survived by his wife and children: Joe Applegath of Indiana, Irvin Applegath of this city and Mrs. Arthur Wiswell of Carterville. Burial in City Cemetery. [A lengthy obit.] HN 1 Jan

Marie Margrave, daughter of Mrs. Laura Margrave and the late Rev. Margrave of the M.E. Church, and Joe P. Benson, were married Christmas Day in Carbondale. HN 1 Jan

Dr. Lloyd W. Bevard, son of F.C. Bevard, manager of Peabody mine at Carterville, and Ruth Adaline Barton, were married 21 Dec at Carbondale. The groom is a dentist with offices in Zeigler and Royalton. The bride is a niece of T.C. Barnwell with whom she has made her home for several years. HN 1 Jan

Royalton news  A girl was born this week to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Romani.

A boy was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Ben Lister, but only lived a short time. This is the third little boy who has passed away from this home.

Mrs. N. Beck and Wm. Hood of Royalton were married Saturday.  HN 1 Jan

Card of thanks   For kindness and sympathy in the death of our husband and father. Mrs. Rollie Will and family. HN 1 Jan

Sheriff Thaxton played Santa to the fourteen guests the county found itself holding when Christmas rolled around. The dinner was arranged by Mrs. Thaxton and composed of chicken, pie, cake and all the other fixins. The prisoners sent them a letter of appreciation and said they were wishing Christmas would come again soon. He has been host to 256 guests during the past year. HN 1 Jan & MDR 2 Jan

Andy Matovich, who disappeared from Zeigler two months ago, returned to his family unannounced Thursday of last week. He said he expected a coal strike and went to Chicago where he has been working in a factory, and upon hearing of the mine resuming work, returned here. He was greeted by a youngster which the stork presented to his wife while he was absent. He had left here in work clothing stating he was going to Christopher to purchase supplies for his restaurant and was not heard of until he returned last week. HN 1 Jan

Rufus Hamilton Long died 26 Dec 1919, aged 4 years, 11 months and 12 days. He leaves his parents, two brothers and two sisters. HN 1 Jan

Angeline Crespi, mother of George and John Crespi died Monday at St. Andrew’s hospital in Murphysboro after a month’s illness. She was born 7 Dec 1854 in Cuggiono, Italy. Her husband died in this city some ten years ago. Burial in San Carlo Cemetery. HN 1 Jan

Mary E. Wilkerson and Charles H. Green were married Saturday in Marion. The groom returned a few months ago from service with the Canadian Army in Europe. HN 1 Jan

About 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, the wife of John “Mckinley” Gulledge awoke and found her husband had died. He had been driving a wagon the past ten years. He was born near Harrisburg 54 years ago the 15th of March. He married Maggie Eaton 26 years ago, six children were born, three survive: Mrs. Cora Bell Parrish of Marion, Jess Gulledge at home and Mrs. Bonnie Powell of Marion. Three half-brothers survive: Arthur, Will and Ben Parks. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.  MDR Friday 2 Jan

Marriage licenses

Robert Lee Rentfro, 29 & Mabel F. Motsinger, 21, both of Marion. [Dau of Mr. & Mrs. C.M. Motsinger.]

John Vercheck, 27, Johnston City & Lizzie Kandor, 18, Clifford

Everett C. Thornton 36 & Wilhelma Hudgens, 18, both of Goreville

Ed Edwards, 31 & Mrs. Emma Thompson, 22, both of Herrin MDR 2 Jan & 7 Jan

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Grace Bradford vs Daniel Bradford, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 2 Jan

F.H. Deter, superintendent of the County Farm called Sheriff Melvin Thaxton to the farm on Tuesday evening to try and apprehend some robbers in the home of A. Kavenaugh. The Kavenaughs were driven out of their homes by the robbers. When the sheriff arrived they had fled. MDR 2 Jan

Marriage licenses

Jesse Wilkins, 28, Pinckneyville & Rosa Sullivan, 22, Carterville

G.H. Rodd, 60, Cambria & Nancy M. Williams, 56, Pittsburg

J.A. Long, 56 & Ella Langan, 49, both of Herrin

Arthur Van Hooser, 26 & Alice Dugger, 19, both of Metropolis

K.E. Parkerton, 22 & Nellie Rush, 18, both of Hurst

E.A. Williams, 39, West Frankfort & Mildred Sullivan, 28, East St. Louis

Fitz Oden, 21, Marion & Eva Sweet, 19, Carrier Mills   MDR 2 Jan

Harry Carson was called to Ozark Friday to conduct the funeral of J.O. Moore. MDR 2 Jan

Carbondale Free Press    The engagement of Jennie Mitchell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H.C. Mitchell to Arthur Montague, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Montague of Chicago, is announced. MDR 2 Jan

Card of Thanks For kindness in the sickness and death of our brother, Oliver Davis. MDR 2 Jan

Hurst Items   Mrs. Wm. Kirkpatrick, who has been ill in the hospital in St. Louis, died at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning. The funeral services will be conducted at Mulkeytown by Rev. I.R. Sidwell Wednesday. She was born 22 Aug 1868 near Mulkeytown. She married W.R. Kirkpatrick 11 Dec 1889 and three children were born: Mrs. Ben Jarvis of Hurst; Mrs. Frank Hallagan of Des Moines, Ira and Roy. CH 2 & 9 Jan

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Williams are the parents of a baby girl born Saturday. CH 2 Jan

Mrs. Louisa Owens, 70, died Tuesday night at the home of her son, George S. Owens, three miles southeast of Carterville. Besides the son, she is survived by two brothers: Isaac and W.M. Hampton, farmers living in the vicinity of Carterville. Burial at Hampton. CH 2 Jan

E.E. Harris, a teacher in Carterville Community High School, and Beatrice Baker, a teacher of fifth grade of the public schools, were married Christmas Day in Pinckneyville, Mr. Harris’ home city. Mrs. Harris is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Baker of this city. CH 2 Jan

Card of Thanks — For kindness in the death of our mother, Mrs. J.W. Moulton. MDR Saturday 3 Jan

Marion Hunter and Lillie Cochran, both of Carterville, were married Saturday. MDR 3 Jan

The body of Ed Kelley of Cambria was taken Saturday to Hudgens where internment was made. He died Thursday night from pneumonia. The widow, a sister of Rev. W.E. Pike and Monroe Butts of Marion survive with five children, the youngest 18 months. Funeral at Freedom Church. MDR 3 Jan

Coroner William McCown was called to Johnston City Saturday to hold his first inquest if 1920, Bessie Campbell, alias Bessie Swafford, 34, died of unknown causes. She left a husband and four children in Montana. MDR 3 Jan

The application of William Colyer for a new trial was denied and he was sentenced to prison for life, according to the jury that trued him. The youth of the prisoner, being but 19 years of age, probably was the reason he was not given the death sentence. MDR 3 Jan

Flota Heflin vs Jesse Heflin, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of child. MDR 3 Jan

David C. Heaton, son of Mrs. Laura Heaton, and Cecil Terry of Goreville, were married Saturday. The groom is connected with his brother, John, in the wholesale fruit business in Marion. Since returning from France, he is in the same business of his own in West Frankfort. MDR Monday, 5 Jan

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Susan I. Burchell vs Ben Burchell, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of child. MDR 5 Jan

A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Corbey Wickham of 415 West College Sunday, their second child and second son. MDR 6 Jan

Mabel Warden vs Joseph B. Warden, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 6 Jan

Johnston City will have city delivery. All streets have been named and name posts placed on each corner and houses are being numbered. The names of streets running east and west have been changed to 1st Street, 2nd Street, etc. W.R. Atwood has been in charge of numbering houses. We can soon listen for the postman’s whistle. MDR 6 Jan

Fred Hackley of Johnston City in in the county jail charged with rape. MDR Wednesday 7 Jan

A son was born 30 Dec 1919 to Mr. & Mrs. D.E. Baker. MDR 7 Jan

Leo Etherton and family were called to DuQuoin last week on account of the death of Mr. Etherton’s mother. MDR 7 Jan

Marriage licenses

Carl Edwards, 19, Carrier Mills & Hattie Greeney, 18, Pittsburg Son  of Hiram Ewards and daughter of John Greeney. Permission of parents of both granted.   MDR 7 & 16 Jan

Sheriff Melvin Thaxton heard Wednesday that “Big Jake” Terano, wanted here on an arson charge, has died in a hospital in St. Louis. MDR 7 Jan

Bert Mullin of Royalton and Ethel Pollard of Cambria were married Monday in Murphysboro. MDR 7 Jan

Mrs. Dollie Harris Brown died Thursday of last week at her home on South 16th Street. She was the widow of William (Sunnyside) Brown who died about a year ago of tuberculosis. She was the daughter of W.M. & Mary A. Deason. She married A.O. Harris 6 Dec 1894 and five children were born, two survive: Floyd and Glen. Her husband died and she married William Brown in July 1914. Survived by two brothers: Judge George W. Deason of this city and James Deason of Carterville. Burial in City Cemetery. MDR 3 Jan & HN 8 Jan

Coroner William McCown held an inquest over the body of a 6-day old infant named Dallas Eugene Adams in Carterville. MDR Thursday 8 Jan

The Marion city police force and Sheriff Melvin Thaxton were called to the residence of A. Pizzano on East Main Street Wednesday night. The family claimed someone had fired a shot from outdoors into their home and they returned the fire. The sheriff found five holes through the screen, which had shattered the glass. In all, ten shots were fired. The family recently received a “blackhand” letter and went to Murphysboro to pay the demanded money, but police had heard of the case and were there also and the money was not accepted. The alleged “blackhand” lives in the same vicinity as the Pizzano family. MDR 8 Jan

John Colp died Tuesday morning of kidney disease. He was born in Osage, Franklin County, 30 Dec 1849. He married Dora North at Cottage Home 9 Dec 1872. Ten children were born, two died in infancy: Estella 2 Nov 1887, aged three years and Willie, 15 Jul 1893, aged eighteen months. Eight survive: Mrs. Mary Milford of Olive Branch; Monroe Colp of Carterville; Paul & L.A. Colp of Marion; Loren Robert of Carbondale; Miss Effie at home; Harrison & Logan Colp of Carterville. He lived and raised his family on a farm a mile and a half west of Carterville and about five years ago moved to Carterville. The funeral was held at the family home on West Grand Avenue with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR Tuesday 6 Jan & CH 9 Jan

Mrs. Sarah Priddy of Cottage Home died of pneumonia last Saturday/Monday at an advanced age. She had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Lem Boren and is survived by five other daughters: Mrs. Annie Jeralds of Carbondale; Mrs. Mary Walker of Clifford; Mrs. Amanda Griffith of Carterville; Elizabeth Ennis of Cambria and Mrs. Catherine McCree of this city and two brothers: Abraham and Peter Tally? Five children preceded her in death. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. CH 9 Jan & MDR 7 Jan

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Ida Priddy Boren, wife of James L. Boren of Cottage Home, was born 1 Aug 1873 and died of pneumonia Tuesday/5 Jan 1920. She married James L. Boren 7 Sep 1899 and six children were born: Mrs. Odessie Shackleford of Herrin, and Alvin, Vivian, Callie, Sarah and Flora, all of whom survive. One child, Herman, preceded her to the better home. Her mother, Sarah Priddy, who lived in the same home passed away on Saturday, making two deaths in the home in less than a week. Burial in Snyder Cemetery near Carbondale. CH 9 Jan, MDR 7 Jan & HN 22 Jan

There was no paper on Friday because of a sleet storm. MDR 9-10 Jan

Caroline Truskoski vs Vaclaw Truskoski, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 9-10 Jan

Sheriff Thaxton took two murderers to Chester Saturday: Charles Randolph who killed Daniel R. Henderson and Will Colyer who killed Henry Jackson and L. Brown. MDR 9-10 Jan

Marriage license

Willie Mann, 25, Carterville & Lucille Daws, 18, Makanda

William H. Ross, 25 & Edith Woods, 19, both of Carterville

Roy McGee, 27 & Mamie Teague, 21, both of Herrin

Fred Hughes, 22 & Verbega Ferrell, 19, both of Herrin MDR Monday 12 Jan

James W. Freezer, son of Mrs. James Freezer of Osceola, Ark. and Alice Mae Bennett of Carterville were married Wednesday in Murphysboro. MDR 12 Jan

Dr. Gilbert White has successfully passed the state examination for the practice of osteopathy and is now fully qualified for practice in the state of Illinois. He graduated from the medical college at Kirksville, Mo. and after his return from the army and shortly after graduation took Lucille Potter, daughter of Judge & Mrs. W.O. Potter, as his bride. MDR 12 Jan

Miss Lee Chamness, residing near Creal Springs, was tried in county court Monday on an insanity charge. She was taken to the Anna Hospital Friday for treatment. MDR 12 Jan

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bano are in the county jail charged with contributing to the delinquency of Sophia Rophino, a 15-year-old girl. MDR 12 Jan

Oliver H. Lanningham died at 2:30 o’clock at his home three miles south of Crab Orchard. He was born 20 Jul 1858, the son of Zachariah Lanningham. He married Caroline Lewery at the age of 20. Survived by the widow and seven children: Truman of Sugar Pine, Cal., Dennis of Marion, James of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Dora Black of Stonefort, Mrs. Alexander of Marion, Artie of Kankakee and Zona of Kankakee. Burial at Mt. Pleasant Church. MDR 12 Jan

The infant of Mr. & Mrs. Adams of Carterville died Wednesday. MDR Tuesday 13 Jan

Jeff W. Harmon of Johnston City and Lithea Stanley of Herrin were married Saturday in Murphysboro. A license was also issued to Ray L. Crowell and Beersheba A. Walker, both of Herrin. MDR 13 Jan

Webster W. Benedict died Wednesday at his home, 206 South Bentley. He was born in Johnston City but had lived in Marion the last few years where he conducted a restaurant near the C. & E.I. depot. He was married in early manhood to Mary Aikman who preceded him in death. He later married Sarah Rushing who survives with three children: C.C., Olive and Jesse all of Hinsdale, Ill. Also survived by brothers and sisters: James of Glendale, Calif., Mrs. Olive Jewell of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Annie Benson of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. G.W. Harris of Johnston City. He was preceded in death by children: Stella May, Clella and George. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Wednesday 14 & 16 Jan

Dykersburq — Mrs. Joseph Neely returned from Carbondale last Tuesday and reports a new grandson at the home of Mr. & Mrs. I.C. Hill, their second boy and third child. MDR 14 Jan

James T. Deloach of Crainville was sent to the State Hospital at Anna Friday. MDR 14 Jan

Marriage license

Mack Ambrosia, 30 & Mary Strada, 23, both of Herrin. MDR 14 Jan

Mrs. Joe Barringer received word of the marriage of her niece, Roberta Hopper of Carbondale, to John Post of Murphysboro Monday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Marshal Hopper of Carbondale. They will leave Thursday for Biloxi Miss. for the winter and go to Chicago to live in the spring where Mr. Post will enter the confectionery business. MDR 14 Jan

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Mary E. McRoy died Tuesday at the home of Henry Strain in Marion. She was a widow and had been visiting friends in this city. She lived in Creal Springs the past few years. She was the daughter of T.G. Pate And married Henry Mcroy in DuQuoin. Five children survive: Mrs. Laura Jordan of Creal Springs, Henry of DuQuoin, Marie Brodie of England, Ark., Edward of Moline and Mrs. Belle Little of Shawneetown. One brother, Alonzo of Shawneetown and two sisters, Mrs. Tildy Miller of Bloomfield, Mo., and Mrs. Nora Kaniople of East St. Louis survive.    MDR Thursday 15 Jan

J. Milton Norman received word Thursday telling of the death at Jacksonville of his niece Ruby Goddard. She had been deaf and dumb since birth. She was born about 21 years ago near Atwood Mine, the daughter of Mt. & Mrs. T. Jeff Goddard, 100 North Van Buren Street. She had been in school in Jacksonville for some time and the parents were called there a few days ago. She was suffering from blood poison. Survived by parents, brothers: Willie, in the aviation corps of the Army, Clarence in high school and Earl in grade school. The father is president of the Scranton mine. Buried in Rose Hill. MDR 15 & 20 Jan

The little child of Dr. & Mrs. McCulloch died Saturday following an attack of measles. At the time of the death, both the parents were sick with measles. Mrs. McCulloch was bedfast and with the telephone communications cut off by the ice storm, they had great difficulty in making their troubles known to friends. Besides the home was under quarantine and people hesitated on going in and showing a helping hand. The body was taken to Brownfield, the former home of the doctor for interment. HN 15 Jan

Violet (McNeill) Brandon was born 20 Oct 1871 and died 12 Jan 1920 Monday at her home, 704 North Park Avenue. She married Lee Brandon 29 Oct 1890 and two children were born: Dovie, wife of James Wilkerson of Herrin and L. Mac of Chicago, who survive with the husband. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. HN 15 & 22 Jan

Bertha Rice died Monday of tuberculosis at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Lee Van Noose on North 13th Street. The body was taken to Elizabethtown, her old home for burial and was accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Van Hoose, Dr. E. Ransmeier, Mr. & Mrs. Millage Stone, and Miss Rice’s mother who was at her bedside when she passed away. HN 15 Jan

Edith Pope, 25, only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Pope, and Dee Margrave, 24, son of Mrs. Laura Margrave, widow of the late Rev. Margrave of the M.E. Church of this city, were married Saturday. HN 15 Jan

A nine-pound boy was born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. Tom Lawson. HN 15 Jan

Pearl Ridenhour, 12-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Ridenhour, died Sunday. The body was taken to Goreville for burial. HN 15 Jan

The little child of Mr. & Mrs. Gus Ninos died Sunday. Burial in St. Carlo Cemetery. HN 15 Jan

Verbega Ferrell, 19, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ferrell, and Fred Hughes, 22, were married Saturday. HN 15 Jan

Marriage license

Fred Williams, 31 & Mrs. Ella Schafer, 30, both of Thompsonville MDR 15 Jan

Hosea A. Wilson was in Marion last week on account of the death of his father, A.H. Wilson who passed away at his home six miles east of Marion on Tuesday. He was a Civil War veteran. Born 13 May 1842 in Clay County, Tenn. He suffered a paralytic stroke ten years ago and never fully recovered. He married Mary K. Furlong on 1 Oct 1867, nine children, five survive with his wife: Hosea A. of Hurst, Mrs. J.M. Graves of Golconda, MRS. R.O. Clarida of Springfield, Mrs. R.A. Corder of Crab Orchard and O.M. of Marion, one brother Heywood of Spivey, Tenn. He moved to this county at age 16. Served in Co C 31st Illinois Infantry and was discharged as a Sergeant. Burial was in Mount Pleasant. CH 16 Jan & MDR 13 Jan

Mrs. Daisy Freece, 35, daughter of Scott Smith, died Monday of tuberculosis at the family residence ten miles southwest of Carterville. Burial in Smith Cemetery. CH 16 Jan

Mrs. George Jeralds, 52, died of pneumonia Friday at her residence four miles west of Carterville. Burial in Hurricane. CH 16 Jan

John Weiss, 50, died Monday at his farm near Wolf Creek. Burial in Palestine Cemetery. CH 16 Jan

Sarah Dell Hampton died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.A. Currie of this city, aged 56 years, 4 months and 28 days. Burial in Hinchcliffe Cemetery. CH 16 Jan

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John Henderson Gentry, 72, died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Perry Cannon of this city. Survived by six children: Harvey & William Gentry and Mrs. James Davis all of Cottage Home; Mrs. Perry Cannon, Mrs. Hart Collins and Mrs. Frank Craig all of this city. Burial in South County Line Cemetery. CH 16 Jan

Ray/Roy F. Berry, 24 and Jennie Royster, 22 were married Thursday of last week in Murphysboro. CH 16 Jan & MDR 12 Jan

Marriage licenses

Willie Mann, Carterville & Lucile Davis of Makanda William Ross & Edith Woods, both of this city CH 16 Jan

Mrs. Wayman Campbell died Thursday, aged 57 years and 9 days. Survived by children: Mrs. Sallie Rayburn of Gulf Port, Miss; Grover Campbell and Bonnie Campbell at home. Three sisters and a brother who live in Desoto: Mrs. Clara Williams, Mrs. Ola Harris, Mrs. Kute Kimmel and Jacob Milhouse. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 16 Jan

Edward Short, formerly of this city, and later of Tamaroa, died suddenly Saturday while visiting with a neighbor at his home. He moved with his family to Tamaroa three years ago. Survived by his widow and children: Mrs. Carrie Scott of Carterville; Mrs. Howard Donahue of Herrin; Elmer Short of Colp and Guy Short of California. Burial at Tamaroa. CH 16 Jan

John Barleycorn died Saturday. Very few witnessed the death and physicians see no hope for his resurrection. MDR 16 Jan

Marriage license

Odie Cherry, 25 & Rethia Cassel, 23, both of Clifford. MDR 16 Jan

Walter Lewis said when he returned home from work, he found his wife and her father, C.L. Baker, had loaded up his household goods and were preparing to move them. He objected so strenuously his father-in-law swore out a warrant for his arrest. He was cleared of a charge of attempted murder. MDR 15 & 16 Jan

Twins age 17 marry on the 17th

Lillie and Rosa Sanders, 17-year-old twins of Mr. & Mrs. William T. Sanders of Weaver, obtained marriage licenses on the 17th and married Delmas Hestand and Oran Van Zandt. The young ladies looked so much alike that Deputy County Clerk Jenkins issued the licenses with much difficulty. The ceremony was witnessed by Elizabeth Sanders, mother of the brides. MDR 17 Jan & HN 22 Jan

A daughter, Edna Mae, was born to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hilliard. MDR Monday 19 Jan

Leon Swan and Thelma Pedigo, both of Johnston City, were married Saturday in Murphysboro. MDR 19 Jan

Marriage licenses

Thomas Leon Hunt, 22 & Ethel McCormick, 17, both of Marion

John Locascia, 23, Chicago & Josephine Sanfelippo, 18, Johnston City

Hubert Russell, 21, Co1p & Melvina Clements, 16, Clifford   MDR 19 Jan

Captain M.C. Inghram, 79, of Ewing died 19 Jan of pneumonia. He served in the Civil War and settled in Ewing at the close of the war. He married Evalon Hunter who survives with children: Mrs. E.M. Thurmond of Marion, Mrs. Jerome Mannen of Mount Vernon and Mrs. Ella Webb of Ewing. Four brothers and one sister also survive. The funeral was at Ewing. MDR Tuesday 20 Jan

Wesley Frey died Tuesday of burns in a powder explosion Monday in Thomas Waters Coal Co. He was born 8 Sep 1895 and married Pearl Clayton on 3 Aug 1916. Survived by wife and children: Eunice, 4, Arley, 3 and Luther, 3 months; brothers & sisters: Mrs. Troutman of Marion, Luther, Marshal & Ada of Mouser Store. His father died 10 years ago. His mother and stepfather, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Barwick, survive. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery. MDR 20 Jan

A marriage license was issued Monday to Charles Williford, 21 & Vollie Holland, 18, both of Herrin. MDR 20 Jan

Mr. & Mrs. W.D. Fisher attended the funeral Thursday of Mrs. Annie Rendleman at Makanda. MDR Wednesday 21 Jan

K. Morgan, wife of Louis K. Morgan, died Wednesday. She had been sick seven days, had no faith in the medical profession and asked to be left to die in her faith. Mr. Morgan is a Pentecostal minister, has lived for four years on Route 6, Marion, and his wife was a missionary in the faith. She was born 7 Jan 1867 and was married in 1913. The body was shipped to Wentzville, Mo. for burial. MDR Thursday 22 Jan

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Elijah Scott Burns died of pneumonia Thursday, born 10 May 1547 [1847]. Survived by a widow and children: Mrs. Fayette Harris, Mrs. Carrie Lasley, Mrs. Joe Williams of Macedonia, Aud Burns of Mason, Ia., Joe Burns of Thompsonville and Lemon Burns in military service, brothers & sisters: Sherman, Joe, Charles and Mary Ann Sims of Marion, Brack of Absher & Mrs. Fayette Banks of Crab Orchard. He served three months in the Civil War. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.   MDR 22 Jan

James Lynn, aged 17 years and 23 days, died Tuesday in Christopher Hospital from injuries in a coal mine at Colp. The body was shipped to Willisville for burial. MDR 22 Jan

D.C. Grant Jr., born Friday and died Sunday, son of D.C. Grant. Buried Herrin City Cemetery. MDR 22 Jan

Florence Jackson, 26, died of tuberculosis Tuesday at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. M.J. Jackson, 901 South 10th. Seven children are down with measles in the same home. HN 22 Jan

Marriage licenses

Everett Taylor, 21, Herrin & Ola Bloomfield, 19, Marion

Angelo Reggiani, 30, & Alfansina Frank, 23, both of West Frankfort

Carl Furlong, 24, Marion & Catherine Spears, 18, West Frankfort

Hubert Armstrong, 21, Bellmont & Elsie May Roberts, 19, Marion

Len Clement, 27, & Aline Foli, 22, both of Johnston City

James Banks, 41, Dewmaine & Maggie Newcomb, 23, Mt. Vernon

Delmas Hestand, 190 & Lillie Sanders, 17, both of Weaver

Oran Van Zandt, 17 & Rosa Sanders, 17, both of Weaver   HN 22 Jan

Alonzo Smith, a miner at weaver, shot and killed John Poplish, a Croation miner who works at Buckner, at Weaver Saturday. He then gave himself up and was taken to jail. Smith says he was at a bachelor’s quarters celebrating pay day festivities. All of them had retired about midnight but himself. A man came to the door and broke in the room cussing him and saying he was going to kill him. The man made for a large knife lying on the table and Smith shot and killed him. Smith is married and has two children. HN 22 Jan

D.C. Grear Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. David Grear, was born Friday and died Sunday. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 22 Jan

Dr. & Mrs. Grizzel of West Frankfort are the parents of a baby boy born 15 Jan. Dr. Grizzel formerly practiced dentistry in Hurst. CH 23 Jan

Marriage licenses were issued last week in Benton for the marriage of Fay Jack, 17, and Willie Fulkerson, 27, both of Marion and to Margaret Fellner, 21, and Jim Walsh, 22, both of Johnston City. MDR Friday 23 Jan

Ola Katherine Hudgens, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ira M. Hudgens of South Vicksburg Street, died Friday after a stay on earth of only 13 days. She was born 10 Jan. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 23 Jan

Ludene Hunter, youngest daughter of Mrs. Robert Hunter, died Saturday, aged one year, four months and 17 days. Survived by her parents and sister, Mary Isabelle, aged 4. MDR Saturday 24 Jan

Mrs. Patsy Williams, colored, was buried at Pittsburg Thursday. She was 75 and had lived at Pittsburg a long time. MDR 24 Jan

Marriage licenses

Amael Johns, 22, Thompsonville & Adah Lampley, 16, Johnston City L.C. Newbour, 32 & Ethel Campbell, 36, both of West Frankfort MDR 24 Jan

Blanche Brigham, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.D. Brigham of 1001 West Maplewood, died Sunday at the Chicago State Hospital after a two days illness of pneumonia. She had been employed at the Chicago Hospital for the past 6 months. She was born 4 Jun 1894 at O’Fallon and came to Marion with her parents in 1907. Survived by her parents and a brother, Leslie, who was crippled while in France by being wounded in the ankle by a fragment of a shell. The body will arrive Monday and will be accompanied by her cousin, Nora Brigham, who was with her at the State Hospital. Another cousin, Robert Brigham, is expected from the Great Lakes Training Station.    MDR Monday 26 Jan

G.H. Ashby vs Beatrice Ashby, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 26 Jan

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Marriage license  

Mike Stanisice, 25, Akron, Ohio & Filomena Manfredo, 16, Marion MDR 26 Jan

Nora Evelyn Frey, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Percival Frey, died Saturday of la grippe at the residence on Carterville Route 3. She was born 29 Jul 1918. Another child, Vernon, died in infancy. Besides her parents, two other children survive: Blond, 9, and Don, 5. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery. MDR 26 Jan

Elizabeth Jane Franklin, relict of William Edward Franklin, died Monday at her home on Marion Route 2. She was born in Tennessee and celebrated her 90th birthday on 5 Dec 1919. She moved to this state when very young. She was a member of Davis Prairie Baptist Church. She fell about two years ago and broke her hip and has been an invalid since that time. Three children, all at home survive: Robert, Josie and Fred Franklin. A brother, John Jones, lives on Rural Route 1 Pittsburg and a sister, Mrs. Mary Barwick, lives at Carterville. Funeral at Davis Prairie Church. MDR Tuesday 27 Jan

A ten-pound girl was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Ezra Davis on North Glendale Street, their third child and third daughter. MDR 27 Jan

Creal Springs   Mrs. John McNew, Mrs. E.E. Buckner and Miss Orpha Calvertte attended the funeral Monday of MRS. M.J. Calvertte. MDR 27 Jan

ZION   A daughter, Ruby Lee, was born 23 Jan to Mr. & Mrs. Chester Tomlinson. MDR 27 Jan

Mrs. Helen Stuckek is alleged to have called John Faro a “bum” and he resented the title. He brought suit for $5,000 damages to his character. MDR 27 Jan

Edgar Hay, 70, was found dead on the farm he had lived on 12 years near Carbondale. He had been dead several days. He was a brother of John B. Hay of Belleville, now deceased, a former member of Congress. He is the father of Charles Hay of this city. Survived by another brother, Cassius Hay, banker and broker of New York City and another brother, James Hay of Belleville. He was the nephew of William R. Morrison, Speaker of the House in Congress during Cleveland’s administration. His mother, Emily Hay, a sister to William R. Morrison and daughter of old William Morrison, in early days, sat on the lap of Lafayette and Chief DuQuoin when the French and Indians celebrated peace at old Kaskaskia at the end of the French and Indian War. The deceased was a brother of the wife of John Borger Sr., mother of John and Fred Borger of Carbondale. His first wife was Christina Kiedel who died 32 years ago and his second wife was Dollie Winchester.  MDR Wednesday 27 & 28 Jan

A girl weighing 11 pounds was born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Meredith.   MDR 28 Jan

John W. Thompson died Monday at his residence, 509 South 14th Street in Herrin. He was born 22 Jun 1873 in Logan County, Ky., and came to Herrin when the town was first started and began work at No. 7 mine, but in late years had been unable to do manual. Burial in Herrin City Cemetery. MDR 28 Jan

The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Will Jones of Carterville, died of kidney trouble last Monday. MDR 28 Jan

The jury in the case of John Faro vs Helen Stuckek was decided Tuesday in favor of the defendant. On Wednesday, she was granted a divorce from Rudolph Stuckek and her maiden name of Stfancic was restored. MDR 28 Jan

Pope County    Albert Lawrence, living near McCormick and has been employed at the prison in Pontiac, came home sick ten days ago and died Saturday. Burial at Zion.

A boy was born 23 Jan to Mr. & Mrs. James Gilley. MDR 28 Jan

A girl was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. E.B. Pulley of Thorn Place MDR Thursday 29 Jan

Martha Margaret Riseling died Wednesday at her home in Murphysboro. Martha Margaret Wright was born 2 Jul 1838 at Marion, married first William Rose, married second Cornelius Riseling 27 Jan 1868, he died 20 Feb 1914. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Nelia Thompson and Mrs. Eva D. Kimball, both of Murphysboro, three sisters: Mrs. Mary Gilber of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. R.R. Cobbum and Mrs. Sarah Gill, both of Murphysboro, stepdaughter Mrs. Emma Parker of Clermont, Calif. She had lived in Murphysboro 50 years. Burial in City Cemetery.  MDR 29 Jan

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William Walker, 65, died at Cambria. His wife died three weeks ago and one married son survives. MDR 29 Jan

Samuel A. Emerson died Tuesday morning, 20 Jan at Cambria of a lingering illness of typhoid fever, aged 36 years and 8 days. Survived by his mother, Nora Emerson, brothers Arthur, Frank & Fred; sister Mrs. Bess L.? Cruse, two children, other relatives and a host of friends. CH 30 Jan

Mary Alma Bedwell, wife of Dausa L. Bedwell, was born near Makanda 24 Jul 1897 and passed away Wednesday. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 30 Jan

Mrs. Mary Barwick was called to Crab Orchard Wednesday to attend the funeral of her only sister, Mrs. Jane Franklin who celebrated her ninetieth birthday in November. CH 30 Jan

C.M. Cash vs Lizzie Cash, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. CH 30 Jan

Deputy sheriffs from Marion arrested Mrs. Nora Page, colored, of Donaly Row Saturday on a charge of selling liquor, a quantity of which the officers found in her bed. She said she did not know how the liquor came to be there. She pled guilty and was fined $40 and on non-payment was sent back to jail. CH 30 Jan & MDR 29 Jan

Zoe McNeill and William Perry Sizemore, both of this city, were married 3 Nov in Bartletsville, Okla., according to information which has just reached this city. Mr. Sizemore is employed in Seattle, Wash. At present the couple are guests of Mrs. Lelle Walker Langstead, formerly of Carterville. The bride went to Washington with Mrs. Langstead early last fall for a visit. CH 30 Jan

The body of Tom Hurely, who was killed 28 May 1919 while at work in the mine of Federal Coal Company, was disinterred Monday to obtain evidence to show whether or not the man’s neck had been broken by the accident which caused his death. It was found that his neck had been fractured. At the hearing of the industrial commission on compensation, the widow was denied compensation, the decision being based on the verdict of the coroner’s jury. The verdict stated that death was caused by Mr. Hurley being crushed between a pillar and a car. He left a widow and ten children. CH 30 Jan

Ida Fowler, wife of Albert Fowler, 704 North Logan, died of blood poison thought to have started from a bad fall she received some time ago. She was born 9 Jun 1881 in Johnson County and married in 1900. Four children all at home survive: Mayme, Ethel and Christina. [This is three.] Also survived by brothers: Charles May of Dongola, Judson May of Hemingford, Neb., and Ezra May of Los Angeles, Calif. Buried in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Saturday 31 Jan & 2 Feb

James Hamilton Cloud died Friday of Bright’s Disease and heart trouble at West Side Hotel where he had acted as clerk the past few years. He was born 26 Dec 1856 in Tenn. and moved here at an early age and lived in Marion the majority of his life. Survived by his wife, Laura E. Cloud and two daughters: Viva and Marie of Maryville, Mo., brother and sister: John E. Cloud of Tiptonville, Tenn., and Mrs. Dora Kern of Henderson County, Ill. Elvis Chamness of Carterville is a brother-in-law. He spent four weeks in the Allen sanitarium and returned here Tuesday night. Burial in Pigeon Creek Cemetery near his mother who died quite recently. MDR 31 Jan

February

Twin boys were born this morning to Mr. & Mrs. James Wolverton at White Ash and one of the twins died a few minutes after birth. Funeral services at Spillertown. MDR Monday 2 Feb

Mark McNeil who was shot Friday, died Sunday at Herrin Hospital. He was 22, unmarried, the son of Henderson & Maude McNeil of Johnston City. He enlisted in the Army in May 1917 and served throughout the war. Survived by his parents, brother, Harry and a sister Mrs. Ralph (Audrey) Cooksey. MDR 2 Feb

Mrs. Martha Tanner and J.H. McBride, both of this city, were married Thursday. MDR 2 Feb

Marriage licenses

George Smith, 28 & Bertha Fulkerson, 19, both of Marion

Arthur Cleaver, 25, Wolf Creek & Etta McGinnis, 18, Carterville Thomas E. Lewis, 35 & Freeda Yates, both of Herrin     MDR 2 Feb

Elbert E. Chandler and Prudie Smith of Johnston City were married Saturday at Murphysboro. MDR 2 Feb

A ten-pound girl was born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. George Baker of South Liberty Street, their second girl. MDR 2 Feb

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Judge A.D. Morgan, sitting on the bench for Judge D.T. Hartwell, granted four divorces Tuesday:

John F. Summersett vs Melvina Summersett

Bunyon Bartlett vs Lillian Bartlett

Grace Bradford vs David Bradford. Maiden name Grace Whittaker restored.

Allie White vs Blackwell White   MDR Tuesday 3 Feb

The second twin of James Wolverton died Tuesday. MDR 3 Feb

Marriage licenses

Jesse Blevins, 25, Marion & Mae Adams 21, Metropolis

Henry Tyner, 26 & Reba Thetford, 18, both of Cambria

Hobart Vinson, 21 & Mamie Spires, 16, both of Herrin

Otto Muzzarelli, Johnston City & Lillian Miller, 21, Herrin

Joseph Griffenti, 28 & Mary Croci, 21, both of Herrin        MDR 3 Feb

Mrs. A. Follis died Monday at Weaver without medical aid. She was about 80 years old and is survived by two sons, Zeke and Will Follis, who are at home. MDR 3 Feb

Mr. & Mrs. R.H. Collins, 620 South 14th Street, Herrin, received a telegram telling of the marriage of their son, Fred R. Collins, to Helene Powell Saturday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. L.D. Powell in Memphis. They will reside in Memphis. MDR 3 Feb

Mrs. Mary Wicks, 70, died Monday at the Anna State Hospital. She was born in Tenn. and is survived by five children: James of East St. Louis, Mrs. Nancy Beasley of Carbondale, John and Alta of West Frankfort and Tom of Marion. The funeral was held at Goddard Chapel. MDR 3 Feb

A babe was stillborn Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Smith, of West Marion Township. Burial at Camp Ground Cemetery. MDR Wednesday 4 Feb

Divorces

Anna Williams Vs Ben Williams. Custody of child to Mrs. Williams.

Max Priddy Vs Eula Priddy. Custody of child to Max Priddy.

Susie Rushing Vs Lee Rushing. Name of Susie Bush restored.

Walter Stone Vs Ruth Stone

Susie Beavers Vs Oscar Beavers. Custody of children to Mrs. Beavers.

Rosa Cherv Vs Mike Cherv

Ollie Blackburn Bradley Vs Montie Bradley

Susan I. Burchell Vs Ben Burchell

John Ice Vs Virgie Ice.

Custody of children granted to last four plaintiffs. MDR 4 Feb

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Follis died Monday at the home of her son, Roy Follis at Weaver. She was the mother of four children. Her husband, W.N. Follis, died in July 1908. MDR 4 Feb

Mack Jones died last week at Pueblo, Colorado. He went west several years ago for his health. He leaves a wife and one child. Burial in Pueblo. HN 5 Feb

A ten-pound daughter was born Mr. & Mrs. Geo. K. Crichton, who are spending the winter at Dani, Florida. The grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Lawson Crichton. HN 5 Feb

Richard Rodd, oldest man in the county, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Dale, 417 South 22^nd, at the age of almost 96 years of age. He was born 17 Feb 1824 in Devonshire, England and came to the States in his youth. In the early days he hauled wheat 90 miles by ox-cart to Chicago. His old home is the present site of Rockford. He married first Miss Margaret Westbrook who died 10 Jun 1881 and he married a second wife, Mrs. Jennie Reed who survives. Six children preceded him in death, four survive: L.M. Rodd of Marion, age 71, G.H. Rodd of Cambria, Thersa Dale of Herrin and Adah James of Crainville. Also surviving are 83 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Burial in Cemetery at Cambria.   HN 5 Feb MDR 2 Feb

Marriage licenses

George Harper, 31, Simpson & Lulo Lewis, 33, McCormick

William H. Leaver, 25, Metropolis & Jeure Ridley, 19, Carterville

Oral Rowe, 21, Buncombe & Laura King, 19, Marion

Louis Garavalla, 28 & Giovanna Mainini, 22, both of Herrin  MDR Friday 5 Feb

Alva Leon Eckols, five-day old son of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Eckols, died Thursday at home on Route 2 Marion. Five brothers and the parents survive. Funeral at Ensminger. MDR 5 Feb

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Miss Jess Follis of Johnston City announced her engagement to Dr. E.E. Proctor of Murphysboro. MDR 5 Feb

An inquest was held over the body of the small child of Mr. & Mrs. Vallye Minkle of Pittsburg. MDR 5 Feb

Divorces granted 4 & 6 Feb

Esther Woods Vs Luther Woods

Andrew Sarko Vs Nellie Sarko

Mary Smith Vs Henry Smith

Sallie G. Ridgway Vs John Ridgway

Mabel Warden Vs Joseph B. Warden

Dora Gibbons Hulsey Vs Henry Hulsey. Custody of child to Mrs. Hulsey.

Flora Heflin Vs Jesse Heflin. Custody of child to Flora Heflin.   MDR 5 Feb

Rev. J.W. Mckinney was to perform the wedding ceremony Thursday for Farwell Cast Jr. and Helen Aldridge of Herrin. MDR 5 Feb

Cyrus Moore and Mable Phillips, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Phillips of this city, were married Saturday. CH 6 Feb

Marriage licenses

Arthur Van Zandt, 22 & Grace Ann Jacques, 18, both of Herrin

Harl Shadowens, 21 & Mae Belcher, 19, White Ash

Liugi Votea, 29, Johnston City & Emma Casquini, 27, Neerbug, Switzerland

Henry E. Tyler, 24 & Jessie M. Marks, 27, both of Pittsburg

Clyde W. Woolsey, 25 & Mrs. Lucy Malone, 27, both of Winkle     MDR 6 Feb

Divorces

Claude Ellis Vs Leona Ellis

Lester Pulliam Vs Vernie Pulliam. Set for trial. MDR 6 Feb

Clarence Moore accompanied the body of the small child of Alfred Humphrey to Marion, Ky. on Tuesday. The child died in Herrin and was the second child in the family to die within the week. CH 6 Feb

Jewel Ridley and Sgt. Walter Leaver were married Wednesday. CH 6 Feb

Elmer Virgil Mcgraves, 2-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. George Mcgraves, died of pneumonia and measles Friday at the home in Fordville. Burial in Hurricane. CH 6 Feb

Lloyd Mcnail, formerly a resident of Cambria, but for the past three years of Johnston City, was killed Thursday in the McClintock mine where he was a shotfirer. He is survived by his wife. Three other shotfirers were injured and 22 mules were suffocated. His brother, Arthur, was killed in a mine explosion in Cambria in 1905. The funeral was held in Cambria. His name also given as Clarence McNail.    MDR 2 Feb & CH 6 Feb

One man is dead and another not expected to live is the result of a quarrel over a dog fight at the old West Side Mine near Johnston City Friday. Several miners were standing around when a bull dog attacked another dog. Mark McNeil kicked one of the dogs to separate them when someone objected. Soon a free-for-all was in progress. Harry McNeil stabbed Joe Carlino in the heart, killing him instantly. Lee Carlino, a brother of Joe, then shot McNeil, inflicting a wound that may be fatal. Lee escaped.    CH 6 Feb

The home of two Italians of Johnston City was dynamited shortly after 9 o’clock last night. The first explosion was at 9:17 at the home of Barney Pippi and the charge had been placed under the front porch, which it tore to pieces. The second explosion was at 9:20 at the home of Ros Bacino, a fruit and fish merchant. It had been placed under the back porch. The Pippi family was at home but no one was injured there. Mrs. Bacino is in critical condition as a result of the shock and fright. Two babies were home and the youngest was badly cut from flying glass. Mr. Bacino is a cousin to Joe Corlina who was recently killed as a result of a dog fight. Mr. Bacino had been actively seeking the man that killed his cousin and had appeared not only before the coroner’s jury but before the grand jury as well. The only motive that could be given for the attack on his home is that friends of the murderer were trying to intimidate him into refusing to give evidence. No clue as to the reason for the attack of Pippi is known.   MDR Friday 6 Feb

Thomas Thompson of Herrin was killed in an accident at Weaver mine on Friday. MDR 6 Feb

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Divorces

Sarah Howell Vs Robert Howell

William Launis Vs Cora Launis

Mary Smith Vs Henry Smith

Maggie Legrass Vs Marcise Legrass

James H. Allen Vs Lora Delores Allen

James T. Williams Vs Missie Williams MDR 6 Feb

There are 72 new cases of influenza. MDR Saturday 7 Feb

Barney Pierson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Pierson who live near Pittsburg, died of double pneumonia at Peoria, aged 19 years, 9 months and 10 days. He had been in Peoria driving a truck. He was born near Pittsburg and is survived by his parents and Ethel and Ruth Pierson at home. Funeral at Pleasant Grove. MDR 7 Feb

Marriage license

Joseph Keturekis, 26 & Anna Rinkus, 29, both of Johnston City. MDR 7 Feb

A license issued at Harrisburg for Joe Boatright, 24, Harrisburg & Ella Stilley, 23, Marion. MDR 7 Feb

Mrs. Frank Lansford, sister of Mrs. S.E. Storme, died at her home in Cambria. On Saturday Deputy Sheriff Storme received word his sister-in-law, Mrs. Albert Storme of Herrin was in critical condition and not expected to live. MDR 7 Feb

Thomas Leroy Echols of Pittsburg died Saturday of pneumonia. He was born 6 May 1874 in Williamson County. He was a miner and policeman at Pittsburg at the time of his death. He married Fannie Swan on 27 Oct 1899 and two children were born: Oral, 20 And VANA, 18. Survived by his widow, children, brothers and sisters: Sam Eckols of Pittsburg, Roxanna Gallon who lives west of Pittsburg, Maud Burnett of Reynoldsville, Gevi Echols of Attila and Sina Swan of Carrier Mills. Funeral at Liberty Church and burial in Liberty Cemetery. MDR Monday 9 Feb

Henry Bundy, employee of the Ellis Store the past 12 years, died Saturday of heart failure. Survived by his widow and one married daughter. He was the son of John Bundy, an old resident of the county and had one sister, Mrs. Fred Ewing of Marion R.F.D. 3. MDR 9 Feb

Marriage licenses

John Sivels, 32 and Ella Shaffner, 32, both colored of Dewmaine

J.W. Green, 21, Fredonia & Olive Lantrip, 20, Johnston City   MDR 9 Feb

David Spagnoli, 37 and May Garavaglia, 31, both of Hurst, were married Saturday at Murphysboro. MDR 9 Feb

Circuit court was adjourned Monday because of sickness and the death of Morrill B. Hartwell who died Monday of flu and double pneumonia. He was affected with heart disease a number of years. He was the brother of Judge D.T. Hartwell. He was born 14 Sep 1898, the youngest son of Judge and Mrs. L.D. Hartwell. He was married 8 months ago to Ruth Goodall. Survived by his wife, parents, brother D.T. Hartwell, sister Mrs. Ralph Burkhart and a half-brother, Ed Hartwell. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 9 Feb & HN 12 Feb

Mrs. Carl Burkhart died of pneumonia Monday at Benton. She was a sister-in-law of Jean, Will and Ralph Burkhart, Mrs. Ethel Colp and Ruby Burkhart. She visited with her mother-in-law, Mrs. J.M. Burkhart in Marion last week. She is the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Hickman of Benton and her brothers and sisters all live in Benton. She had been married 17 years and the children are: Marjorie Ellen, George, Jean and Kate. MDR Tuesday 10 Feb

Divorces

Anna Inez Carmichael Vs Elmer D. Carmichael, her maiden name of Anna Inez Winn restored

Julia Anderson Ament vs Burne Ament, custody of child and $75 month alimony. MDR 10 Feb

Mabel Clair Norris was born 19 Sep 1899 at Pulley’s Mill, died Monday of influenza and pneumonia, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John C. Norris of Pulley’s Mill. A brother, Harry at home and brother Will who is very sick with flu at West Frankfort. She was a waitress and dining room girl at Goodall Hotel the past year. An open-air funeral service was at Fountain Church with burial in Fountain Cemetery. MDR 10 Feb

Santa Graceffa, wife of F. Graceffa, 201 North Logan, died Monday of pneumonia. She was born in Italy; her maiden name was Bellance. Survived by her husband, six children and a brother in West Virginia. She had lived here two years. MDR 10 Feb

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Margaret M. Hearn died of influenza and heart trouble Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Greenwood in Johnston City. She was the widow of the late Rev. P.N. Hearn who died ten years ago. Survived by children: Charles of Corinth, Alva and Myrtle Greenwood of Johnston City, stepchildren E.W. Hearn and Mrs. John Boyd of Marion, Martha Willard of Corinth and Rev. P.H. Hearn of Salem. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. MDR Wednesday 11 Feb

Marriage license

Ray L. Shirley, 27 & Maude Connor, 23, both of Benton   MDR 11 Feb

George M. Campbell was born 4 Dec 1866 near Crab Orchard, son of Jacob & Julia Borum Campbell, died 11 Feb 1920. He married Vana Clarida who died 15 Jun 1911. Two children were born: Miss Foye Campbell of Peoria and Loye Campbell now serving with the American troops in Germany. He married Nannie Carter/Caster of Thompsonville who survives. Also survived by brothers and sisters: Ed and James of New Denison, Aud of Marion, Mrs. Theodore Motsinger and Mrs. George W. Campbell of Pittsburg. Funeral at Mount Pleasant.   MDR 11 & 16 Feb

Louis Alvin Beasley, son of Emily & Alex Beasley, was born 21 Apr 1876 and died 9 Feb 1920. He married Sula Rogers 19 Mar 1901. Seven children were born; one dying in infancy. Survived by his wife and children: Eliza, Carrie, Ivy, Ethel, Maud and Lorin, his mother, three brothers: Walter, Audie and George, sisters: Flora and Nettie. MDR Thursday 12 Feb

Joe Ermalo, 40, of Johnston City, died at Holden Hospital in Carbondale yesterday of pneumonia. An injury some time ago is said to have contributed to his death. The body was taken to Johnston City for burial. MDR 12 Feb

Dykersburq   A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Killman, their first child. MDR 12 Feb

The husband of Ella Margaron of Black Diamond, Wash., was caught under a fall of rock at a mine and died later. She is a sister of Lewis Goddard of Johnston City and left a year ago with her husband. MDR 12 Feb

Lincoln’s birthday is also the birthday of William Schafer of Creal Springs. He was born in Eberfeldt, Germany 89 years ago and came to the United States at the age of 17. He married Lavina C. McCowan [McGowan?] at Sulphur Springs. Fourteen children were born, 12 are living: Mrs. W.T. (Emma) Harris of Marion, John of Marion, Mrs. C.E. (Nan) Timlin of East St. Louis, Mrs. George B. (Minnie) Hamilton of Windsor, Canada, Lina at home, Mrs. B.H. (Lula) Riddle of Creal Springs, Mrs. W.A. (Lela) Sanders of Marion, L.A. of O’Fallon, Will of Creal Springs, Mrs. Doran (Nelle) Belcher of Herrin, Mrs. Harrison (Ruth) Rainbolt of East St. Louis and Mrs. Otto (Della) Horsley of Nashville. Mrs. Riddle and Mrs. Sanders are twins. He was a member of Co C 31st, a Corporal serving under Gen. John A. Logan. He was engaged in tailoring in New York City and later did tailoring in Marion. He was a farmer the last few years. MDR 12 Feb

Nellie May Smith, wife of Mine Manager Smith of the Bush mine, died Tuesday at her home in Bush, aged 31 years. HN 12 Feb

Mrs. Della Eldridge, 47, died of pneumonia Tuesday. The body was shipped to DuQuoin for burial. HN 12 Feb

Tom Thompson, 50, single, timberman at Weaver, was killed Friday by a fall of slate. He was a nephew to Joseph Thompson, head of the Illinois Mines and Mining Bureau. HN 12 Feb

Pete Campbell, 20, died of pneumonia Monday at the family home on South 18th Street. Survived by his mother, one brother and two sisters, the latter of whom are suffering with pneumonia. HN 12 Feb

Deaths reported this week

Mrs. Jake Jones, 33, died of tuberculosis Wednesday of last week at her home, on South 13th Street. Survived by her husband and sons, Loy and Ray. Burial in City Cemetery.

Mrs. Frank Thomas, 37, died of blood poisoning Friday.

The two-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Barker died of pneumonia Saturday on South 23^rd Street. HN 12 Feb

Susan E. Mericle died of pneumonia Monday at the home of her son, Curt Lamaster. She was over 70 years of age. Survived by sons, Curt Lamaster and Walter Lamaster and a daughter, Mrs. Jesse Jones. Burial in Herrin Cemetery. HN 12 Feb

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Auburn Easterly died of pneumonia Saturday at his home, 808 South 13th. Survived by a wife and three children. Burial at Ava. HN 12 Feb

Grace Helen Cooper, born near Anna on 23 Mar 1890, died of influenza Friday at her home, 706 South Mechanic. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Sitter and married William H. Cooper on 25 Mar 1913 in Springfield. Two children were born: Alma Grace, 3 and Willis Geraldine, 13 months. She had lived in Marion only a few months. Her father was killed by falling from a train near Alliance, Nebraska and her mother has been dead a number of years. Survived by her husband, children, brother Charles 0. Sitter of Anna and four sisters: Mrs. Viola Truelove of Albany, Oregon, Mrs. Maude Colp of Anna, Mrs. Edith Mull of Anna and Dovie Sitter of Marion. Burial in Hall Cemetery in Anna beside her parents. Burial was made at Anna Cemetery on account of the roads in Union County being so bad. MDR Friday 13 & 14 Feb

Police Magistrate Marion Hunter separated two women from fighting on the public square Thursday and later fined Mrs. Van Zandt of Weaver $9.40 for disturbing the peace. The trouble was over a family row. MDR 13 Feb

Hazel Rosetta Skelcher, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Skelcher of Cambria, died Friday of diphtheria. Burial was at Murphysboro. CH 13 Feb

Ruby Gale Barwick, 4 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Barwick of New Bush, died Wednesday of last week. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 13 Feb

Margaret June Spiller, 81/80 years, 10 months and 6 days, died of influenza 3 Feb at the residence in Fordville. At the age of 18, she was married to Simeon Spiller. She was the daughter of Samuel Carpenter of Jefferson County. Survived by five of nine children, 22 grandchildren, a sister at Fort Worth, Texas, a sister at Kansas City, Mo., a brother at Seattle, Wash. and a brother at Mt. Vernon, Ill. Owning to unavoidable circumstances, the funeral services were postponed until May 30th at 11 a.m. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. HN 12 Feb & CH 13 Feb

Charles Henry Bundy died Saturday of heart trouble, age 47 years, 7 months and 17 days. Survived by his wife, one daughter, father and one sister who live at Crab Orchard. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 13 Feb

Elmer Lewis, son of Mrs. Florence Lewis, died Wednesday, after a four days illness with the flu. He was in the third grade at school. CH 13 Feb

A baby girl was born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. Delmar Craddock. CH 13 Feb

Marriage licenses

Jesse Robertson, 20 & Allie Kelley, 18, both of Creal Springs

John Clark, 26, Weaver & Allie Gossage, 18, Freeman   MDR 13 Feb

Nellie Mae Woodbridge, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Reed Woodbridge, died Thursday at Center Point, Iowa. She had been visiting her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert True, and was accompanying her mother back to their home in Boston when she was taken sick with influenza and pneumonia which developed into typhoid and spinal meningitis. At the time her mother was visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Lucy and A.E. Steiger, formerly of Herrin, but now of Center Point. The funeral was held at Goddard Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 13 & 14 Feb

Amanda Brewer, widow of M.J. Brewer, died Friday at her home at Crab Orchard. She was born 22 Oct 1848 in Williamson Co. Survived by children: Dr. G.R. Brewer of Stonefort, L.J. Brewer of New York City and MRS. W.T. Marberry of Urbana, a grandson, Sanford Brewer, son of L.J. Brewer. Burial in Coal Bank Cemetery. MDR 14 Feb

William P. Reese, born 11 Mar 1838 in Williamson County, died Friday. He served three years in the Civil War and was discharged in 1865 as a Lt. in Company E 9th Illinois Mounted Infantry. He was wounded in the foot and captured and served seven months in Andersonville Prison. He married Ellen Swindell in 1860 and four children survive: Mrs. C.A. Cash, Mrs. Samuel Cawthorn, Harriett Reese of Marion and Mrs. C. Elliott” of Chicago. He was born and raised on the farm where he died. His wife died 20 years after their marriage. Funeral at the home, 900 West Maplewood. MDR Saturday 14 Feb

Elizabeth Abney, widow of Charles Abney, died of tuberculosis Friday at her home, 1208 North Garfield. She was born 9 Apr 1859 and married in Saline County at the age of 25. Survived by three children: Mrs. Rushia Ford, Bettie Abney and Mrs. Henry Fowler, all of Marion, three sisters: Mrs. Pollyann Harrison, Mrs. Lucy Ann Garrison and Mrs. Josephine Stone, all of Saline County. She lived in Illinois nearly all her life, altho 14 years were spent in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Americus Boatright and Mary Mankundro, natives of Tenn. Burial at Rector, Ark.   MDR 14 Feb

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Charles McAnally died Friday of pneumonia. He has two sons in Brown Business College, both sick, as is his widow. MDR 14 Feb

A 10 1/2-pound boy was born Saturday to Mr. & Mrs. Monroe Armes, 104 East Marion Street. MDR 14 Feb

William Henry Forbush, blacksmith of 207 North Bentley, died Saturday very suddenly. He was born in Tennessee on 2 Nov 1845, but lived the majority of his life in this vicinity. Survived by his widow and children: Mrs. Will Pedigo, Mrs. Robert Pedigo, Mrs. Ira Sanders and Harvey Forbush of Marion, sisters: Mrs. Childers and Mrs. Dixon of Carbondale. He served in the 29th Illinois Volunteers during the Civil War. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Monday 16 Feb

Harold Murrow, son of Mr. & Mrs. George Murrow of Harrisburg, and Ruby Schaffer, daughter of Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. John Schaffer of South Madison Street, were married Saturday at Harrisburg. The groom made his home the last five years with his sister, Mrs. Will Bruce of Marion. MDR 16 Feb

Marriage licenses

John R. Jack, 49, White Ash & Bertha Griffin, 25, Marion

N.F. Baumgaertner, 34 & Effie Belle Harrington, 22, both of Johnston City

Artie F. Lentz, 24, Olmstead & Chloe R. White, 22, Villa Ridge   MDR Monday 16 Feb

Eloy Branch died of pneumonia Sunday. He was born 6 May 1871 in Belgium, but had lived in this country many years. He married Aldegonda Dumont on 13 Apr 1895. Five children were born; one died in infancy, surviving are: Mrs. Naomi Martin, Eloy Branch, Blanche Branch, and Arthur Branch all of Marion. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 16 Feb

After 26 years as an invalid, death claimed Joella Burns, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Burns of North Johnson Street. She had been in ill health all her life and weighed only 60 pounds. She died of pneumonia. Survived by her parents and sisters and brothers: Rev. Harry Burns of Seney, Iowa, Mrs. Esther Wester of Butler, Pa., O.C. Heiple of Marion, Mrs. Cora Berteloop of Marion, Hattie Burns of Pueblo, Col., Mrs. Mamie Burley of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Bertha Chamness of Jonesboro.   MDR 16 Feb

Mrs. S. Landau, mother of Mrs. M.P. Zwich (Zwick?) of Herrin, died Saturday at the home of a daughter in St. Louis. She resided a number of years in Murphysboro. Burial in St. Louis. MDR 16 Feb

The funeral will be held Sunday at Johnston City for Miles A. Leigh who died in Fort Madison, Iowa where he had made his home the past ten years. Survived by a wife and 4/2? Children, brothers Charles and Ira and sisters: Mrs. Loy Moake & Mrs. J.H. Murphy of Carbondale and Mrs. A. Chapman of Johnston City. MDR 16 Feb

Joseph Greenbury Ward/Ware died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.C. Mitchell, 301 South Van Buren. He was born 2 Aug 1844 n Saline County and until last fall had farmed near Galatia. Survived by children: Mrs. H.C. Mitchell, Mrs. E.B. Barrett of Jonesboro, Ark., and Mrs. G.W. Barker of St. Louis, sister Mrs. Jane Jones of Galatia. His wife preceded him in death. Burial at Lebanon Cemetery.  MDR 16 Feb

Mary Ann Hailey, child of Mr. & Mrs. R.F. Hailey, died at birth Sunday. The mother is in critical condition. Burial at Creal Springs. MDR 16 Feb

Deaths

Samuel B. Mathas died of dropsy Tuesday. Burial in Blairsville Cemetery.

Mrs. S.B. Smith died of pneumonia and influenza Monday at her home in Bush. Burial in Blairsville Cemetery. MDR 16 Feb

R.J. Gozy, painter and decorator, died Tuesday of pneumonia at Denver, Colo. He was single and before going west he lived with his mother who was called to his bedside last week. MDR 16 Feb

Mrs. Amelia Louise Tackett died of pneumonia Tuesday at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Rick, 300 South 18th in Herrin. She was born 4 Dec 1894 at Metropolis and married last summer to Raymond Tackett who had just returned from service and had lived with her parents since their marriage. Burial in Herrin Cemetery. MDR 16 Feb

Etta Canada, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. N.C. Canada who lives near Jefferson School, and Roy Nolan were married Sunday at Benton. MDR 16 Feb

Ralph Webb, son of Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester Webb, died Sunday of pneumonia at his home near Cana Church at Williford. He had been working with his uncle, Allen Webb. A sister, Ada, survives. MDR 16 Feb

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A girl was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. John Jones of near Dewmaine, their first child. MDR 16 Feb

James Mounce was found dead in bed Sunday at the home of his stepdaughter, Mrs. A. Kerley, 305 West Union Street. His home was near Ozark in Johnson County. He was born 16 Sep 1868 and married 22 Dec 1919 to Mrs. Martha Ryan who survives. Also survived by brothers and sisters: John P. Mounce of Campbell, Mo., Charles Mounce of Oklahoma, Mrs. Angeline Newbolds of Ozark and Mrs. Lucy Lambert of Scottsboro. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 16 Feb

While relatives and friends were attending the funeral of his brother, Clyde, Berry Conney McAnelly, aged 11 and a half, died Monday. They were the sons of Mr. & Mrs. James McAnelly on Route 5 Marion. Clyde lacked ten days of being ten years old and died of influenza and pneumonia. The whole family was sick and unable to care for each other. Clyde’s funeral was conducted by his uncle, Rev. S.E. Pike. Three other children survive: Johnny, 19, Clarabelle and Lula May, the youngest. The boys were buried beside each other in Freedom Cemetery. MDR 16 Feb & Tuesday 17 Feb

Tick Ridge   A girl was born on the 15th to Mr. & Mrs. Aud Campbell. MDR 17 Feb

The stone for the front of the Citizens Trust and Banking Company Building is now being placed. The balcony in front of the Goodall Hotel will be removed and the stone front extended above the old front for the first floor of the building. MDR 17 Feb

Word was received of the death of Mrs. W. Payne at her home in Danville. She is the mother of George Payne and former engineer Frank Payne. MDR 17 Feb

Bertha Armes, 17, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Armes of 604 East Boulevard, died of pneumonia Wednesday. Her mother and twin sister, Bertie, had been dangerously ill with the flu the past two weeks and she had been nursing them. Survived by her parents and sisters Bertie and Fay. MDR 17 Feb

Elizabeth Bandy, 70, died 17 Feb at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Annabell Roberts of Johnston City. Her first husband was Charles Chenwith (Chenoweth?), now deceased, and her second husband was William Bandy. Survived by her daughter, sister Mrs. Hannah Perry of North Court Street and a brother, John Hunt. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Wednesday 18 Feb

Ethel May Armes, wife of James Armes of Scottsboro, died Wednesday of blood poisoning. She was born 5 Dec 1898, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Rolla Cagle and married Christmas Day 1914. Mother of one child, Helen Ladine, 2. Survived by husband, child, brother Dan Cagle of Pinckneyville and sister Mrs. Delmar Hill of Marion. Burial in Maplewood. The funeral which was to have been held at Goddard Chapel has been postponed until Friday on account of waiting the arrival of her sister, Mrs. Jewel Hutchinson of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.  MDR 18 & 19 Feb

Martha J. Cowsert died 18 Feb at the family home in Marion. She was born 11 Apr 1863, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John D. Wright and married Aaron Cowsert 21 years ago. Survived by her husband, daughters: Birdie and Mattie, both at home, brothers and sister: Thomas, Charles and Anna Wright, all of Marion, half-sister Mrs. J.L. Davis on Murphysboro. Three brothers are dead. Burial in Stilley Cemetery. MDR 18 Feb

A child was still born to Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Shackleford, 1503 North Logan. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 18 Feb

Amanda Culbreath died Wednesday 18 Feb at the home of her daughter, 605 North Logan. She was born 24 Apr 1843 in Williamson County, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Newt Edwards, natives of Tenn. and married Marion Culbreath. She has only one surviving, Mrs. Lois Wilson. [As written.] One child is dead. One brother and two sisters survive: Charles Edwards of Marion, Mrs. Senia Motsinger of Crab Orchard and Miss Narcissa Edwards of Marion. Burial in Edwards Cemetery, one mile west of Crab Orchard. MDR 18 Feb

Julia Rose died Monday of influenza at her home in Stonefort. Survived by her husband, Robert Rose, children: Wayne, Hazel, Mildred, S.J. and Mary Edna, father and Mother, three sisters and three brothers: Mr. & Mrs. S.C. Camden, Misses Clyde & Minnie Camden, Miss Luetta Edwards of Kankakee, Aubrey, Luther and Loren Camden. She was 28 years old and a member of General Baptist Church at Olive and a faithful Christian. MDR 19 Feb

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Grace Eva Anderson, 27 years, 3 months and 24 days, wife of Clarence Anderson, died of tuberculosis Wednesday at her home in Carterville. She is the daughter of Mrs. Henry Bundy and a cousin of Sheriff Thaxton. Her father, Henry Bundy, died a week ago. A daughter, Helen May, 7, survives. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR Thursday 19 Feb

Saturday occurred the death of the two-year-old daughter of Amos Myers, 809 South 10th Street. HN 19 Feb

John Maurizio, confectioner with a business in the City National Bank building, died of flu Sunday. He was born in 1873 in Rivarolo, Canavese, Italy and came to Herrin a number of years ago. Before coming to Herrin, he operated a little store in Clifford. Survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. John Oldani and Miss Marguerite. Burial in St. Carlos. HN 19 Feb

Pneumonia was the cause of the death of R.J. Gosey, 32, on the 9th at Denver, Colo. The body was brought to the home of his brother, Joe Gozey, in Herrin and burial was in the City Cemetery. HN 19 Feb

The five-year-old child of J.W. Newcomb died Monday of measles. HN 19 Feb

The four-year-old son of G.C. Jack died of pneumonia Sunday at Mine B settlement. The body was shipped to Goreville. HN 19 Feb

Mrs. Samantha Lamb died of pneumonia Thursday of last week. She lived at Oak Ridge. The body was shipped to Kentucky. HN 19 Feb

Nellie May McNeill, 36, wife of John McNeill, died of pneumonia Friday. Survived by a husband and five children. Burial was in Carterville. HN 19 Feb

Doris Carrie Legrande, 28, died Friday at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. W.D. Legrande. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 19 Feb

Clay Howell, proprietor of a tailor shop on North 14th Street, went to Cynthiana, Kentucky a few weeks ago and returned as if it had been an uneventful trip. This week it was announced that he had been married to Amelia Viola Ackman, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ackman at their home on East Bridge Street, that city. They will be at home at 505 North Park Avenue. HN 19 Feb

Mr. & Mrs. Luther Clem were called to West Frankfort Friday to attend the funeral of the 12-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Clem. Death was the result of pneumonia. HN 19 Feb

“Sissy” the shoe shiner at the O.K. barbershop died Sunday of tuberculosis of the bowels at the home of his sister, Mrs. Price in Logan. His real name was Orville Loyd. His mother died some time ago in this city. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 19 Feb

Mrs. Margaret Greeney and Heasley W. Clark, both of Pittsburg, were married Tuesday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. C.W. Plager. MDR 19 Feb

Della Chamness, wife of Lee Chamness, died Thursday of pneumonia at the hospital in Anna. She was born 23 Apr 1889 at Creal Springs, the daughter of Robert Mcroy and married 8 Jun 1912. Survived by parents, husband and children ranging in years from three months to seven years: Violet, Fern, and Dimple, brothers: J.J. and Arthur Mcroy and a sister, Mrs. Volney Moore of near Creal Springs. The body was taken to the home of a brother of the deceased, Isaac Mcroy. Burial in Cana Cemetery at Williford. MDR 19 Feb

Raymond Grant of Galatia died Thursday of last week at Los Angeles, Calif. He was a nephew of Judge A.E. Somers of the law firm of Somers & Quindry. Funeral at the former home. MDR Friday 20 Feb

The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Wylie Boles of West Frankfort died Wednesday after living a few hours. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 20 Feb

Kenneth Miller Underwood, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Hershall Underwood, died Friday. He was 12 days old and had been in a critical condition since birth. The mother was formerly Geneva Miller, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sandy Miller.  MDR 20 Feb

A son born Saturday to Mr. & Mrs. James Overstreet residing west of Marion, and died following birth. The mother is the former Rosey Stein and is very low, but expected to live. MDR 20 Feb

Susan Atwood was born Susan Gill 15 Jan 1854 and died Thursday at her home, 800 North Vicksburg. She took sick last Thanksgiving and had not been well. She married John F. Atwood who preceded her in death. Survived by children: Will at home, Elbert of South Buchanan Street, Mrs. George Malcolm of 1012 West Goodall, Arthur of Rockford, Chester of 211 North Bentley and Selos of Wichita Falls, Texas. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Burial beside her husband in Cana Cemetery. MDR 20 Feb

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Bessie May Wollard was born 3 May 1894 in Saline County, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Harris, and died Thursday. She married Harry Wollard 19 Jan 1911. Survived by her husband and children: Helen, 5 and Violet, 3, parents, sisters: Mrs. Abbie Angel and Mrs. Alie Turner. Burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.  MDR 20 Feb

A nine-pound daughter, Emma Louise, was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Harry R. Goddard of Route one. They have one other child, a son. MDR 20 Feb

W.P. Cannon, son of E.P. & Elizabeth Cannon, died last Thursday 12 Feb, aged 38 years, 5 months and 11 days. He was married in 1905 to Mollie Gentry who survives, together with his mother, four brothers and three sisters. His father died some years ago. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 20 Feb

Mary Ethel Cox, 30, wife of James Cox, died Sunday. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Moody Cagle. She married in Colorado about ten years ago and moved to Carterville several months ago. Survived by children: Wilbur and Maxine, parents, sister Lena of Marion, brothers: LINK of Kankakee and Mark of Marion. Burial in the cemetery at Marion. CH 20 Feb & MDR 17 Feb

Miss Gertrude Dix died of the flu in Denver, Colo. and was taken to her home in St. Louis for burial Sunday. She made her home here a number of years with her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Ganter. CH 20 Feb

Dora Wagner, wife of Peter Wagner of Harrison, died 11 Feb. She was born in Germany on 6 Mar 1846 and came to Monroeville, Ohio in 1866. A year later she married Dr. Amiel Kratch there. Ten children were born. Her husband died 7 Sep 1887 in Middlebrook, Mo. Five children preceded him in death. The five surviving children are: Mrs. Max Kratch of Herrin, Mrs. Clara Gualdoni of Hurst, Mrs. Laura Smith of Pittsburg, Ind., Amiel Kratch, whereabouts unknown and Mrs. Lena Wallace of Carterville. She came to Murphysboro about 33 years ago from Pilot Knob, Mo. She married Peter Wagoner in 1894. Funeral services at St. Andrew’s Church Friday. CH 20 Feb

Jesse Marcus Dale, 30, died Monday of pneumonia fever at his home on Ellis Avenue. Survived by his widow and two children. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 20 Feb

Grace Eva Anderson, 27, wife of C.I. Anderson, died Wednesday of tuberculosis. Survived by her husband and one daughter. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 20 Feb

Mary Alma Bedwell, daughter of Alfred & Mary Hiller, was born near Makanda, III. 24 Jul 1897 and died at her home in Carterville 28 Jan 1920. She married Dausa L. Bedwell 21 Aug 1914. One child who has preceded her mother in death. Survived by her husband, father & mother and three sisters, Mrs. Robt. Adkins of Carbondale; Mrs. J.M. Phemister and Mrs. Harry Collins of Carterville. CH 20 Feb

Ed Bowyer, a farmer living two and a half miles from Johnston City, killed himself Wednesday while sick with pneumonia. He took sick in February and was delirious Wednesday night saying he wanted air. He got out of bed, walked to the kitchen, locked the door, took a shotgun from the wall and went out to the porch. He placed the muzzle in his mouth and pulled the trigger. He leaves a wife and five children, the youngest four months old. MDR 13 Feb & CH 20 Feb

Iva Jacobs, 23, wife of Will Jacobs, died 22 Feb. She was the daughter of Mrs. Alice Gamblin and married 11 months ago. She is the mother of two children, the youngest being three weeks old. A physician was called at the birth but did not arrive until after the birth. She had been sick since that time and was taken to her mother’s one week ago. MDR Monday 23 Feb

The funeral of Sarah E. Hobbs, wife of L.D. Hobbs, Mayor of Johnston City, who died 21 Feb, was held 22 Feb. She was born 31 Jul 1872. Survived by her husband and a daughter, Ruth. Burial in Masonic Cemetery. MDR 23 Feb

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Egildo Mazzoni, 29 & Eunice Leda, 26, both of Herrin

Whit Thomas, 25 & Flora Sower, 18, both of Marion

Thomas Peterson, 24 & Fiem P. Thornton, 24, both of Goreville

William McGawey, 38 & Oncy A. Prill, 25, both of Carbondale

John Garovadia, 23 & Mary Pellegrini, 23, both of Johnston City MDR 23 Feb

A nine-pound son was born to Prof. & Mrs. A.A. Mozley Monday. The mother is the former Katherine Carter. They are at the home of her mother, Mrs. Minnie Hill on West College Street. The father is principal of Brown’s Business College at Terre Haute, Indiana. MDR Tuesday 24 Feb

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Monroe Finney of Johnston City Route 2, died Monday. He was born 7 Feb 1867. A son, James, survives. MDR 24 Feb

G.W. Ingles, 412 East Jefferson, was called to East St. Louis Tuesday by the death of his don, Aurie Ingles in St. Mary’s Hospital. He was single and leaves his father, two brothers: Orie Ingles, his twin of Glen Carlyle and George Ingles of Glen Carbon, and a half sister, Mrs. A.W. Miller of Eddyville. Mr. Ingles was hoisting engineer for Madison Coal Corporation and was scalded from head to foot when a boiler exploded while he was adjusting it on 17 Feb. He was born 18 Dec 1876 in Macon, Illinois. He served in Co D 19th Regulars during the Spanish American War. Burial at Edwardsville. MDR 24 Feb & 1 Mar

Blanche Marie Wheeler, wife of Alex A. Wheeler, died Tuesday of influenza at her home on the Stone farm near Freedom Church. She was born 7 Oct 1885 at Logansport, Ind., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Kearney, and was married 8 Mar 1905 in Marion. Survived by her husband and eight children, the oldest 14 and the youngest will be 2 months old on Friday of this week: Blanch, Earl, Laurence, Eunice, George, Arnold, Edith and Vernon. Also survived by brothers & sisters: George Kearney of Kincaid, John Kearney of East St. Louis, Jessie Liter of Springfield, Helen Hartley of Carlinville and Isabelle Kearney of Chicago. Burial in Freedom Cemetery. MDR 25 & 26 Feb

John Corder died Wednesday at his home in Scottsboro. He married Francis Romans and she survives with two children: Mrs. Ida Davis and Mrs. Norma Davis. Also surviving are three brothers: Jerry Corder of Marion, Luke Corder of Marion and Otto Corder of Crab Orchard. Funeral services at Mount Pleasant.  MDR Wednesday 25 Feb

John Paul Cavil, son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Cavil, was born 23 Oct 1919 and died at the family home, 503 West DeYoung. An uncle of the babe, aged 2 ¹/2 years, living in the same house, was taken sick with the same disease and is in critical condition. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 25 Feb

Marriage licenses

Charles R. Mitchell, 22, Lincoln, Ind. & Martha Brantley, 32, Linto, Ind.

August Wickert, 25, & Mary Wohlwend, 19, Linto Ind., dau of Mr. & Mrs. John Wohlwend Sr. & sister of William & Martha Wohlwend.

Angelo Ruggeri, 25 & Antoniette Ruggeri, 25, both of Herrin

James Quaglia, 23 & Ruby Hampton, 18, both of Herrin MDR 25 Feb

Muriel/Myrl Walker, 6 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Earl Walker, 807 East DeYoung, died of pneumonia Thursday. She was born 11 Aug 1919 and is survived by her parents and Imogene, 3 and Thelma, 2. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.  MDR Thursday 26 Feb

Wilmath Jordan Smith, widow of J.W. Smith, died Thursday at her home, 1307 North Logan. She was born 6 Jun 1869. Her husband was killed three years ago in a runaway in Marion. Survived by children: Maggie Mae Smith of Carterville, Mrs. Cora T. Miller of Okla., Mrs. Lillian E. Smith of Carterville, Oscar Hubert Smith and Wilma Laurida Smith at home. Burial at Carterville. MDR 26 Feb

John Aaron, 39, of near Fredonia, died of pneumonia Wednesday. Survived by a wife and three children. HN 26 Feb

Lloyd H. Lentz, son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Lentz of South 20th Street, died Wednesday of measles followed by pneumonia. Burial at Dongola. HN 26 Feb

Mrs. Will Roland, 32, died of pneumonia Tuesday at her home, 205 South 21st Street. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 26 Feb

Miss Emily Royatt died of tuberculosis Tuesday. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 26 Feb

Mrs. Sallie Moore, 50, died of pneumonia the latter part of the week at the home of her son, Elvis Skaggs, of this city. Burial in Herrin City Cemetery. HN 26 Feb

Dean Vandergriff, 51, residing near Freeman, died of the flu Sunday. Burial at Des Moines, Iowa. HN 26 Feb

Lillian/Estella White, infant child of Mr. & Mrs. John D. White, died of pneumonia Saturday at the family residence on 13th Street. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 26 Feb

Mrs. Ben Apple, 38, of Colp, died of pneumonia Saturday. Survived by a husband and five children. Burial at Carterville. HN 26 Feb

Tony Benetone, died of pneumonia the latter part of the week. Burial in St. Carlo’s Cemetery. HN 26 Feb

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Mrs. Martha McKinney, 63, died of influenza followed by pneumonia Sunday at the home of her brother, John Ellis, 620 North 16th Street. She had been an invalid several years. Burial in McKinney Hill Cemetery. HN 26 Feb

Loye Mausehardt, 24, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Mausehardt of this city, died of pneumonia Friday. He had but recently returned from overseas service with the army. Burial in Herrin Cemetery. HN 26 Feb

Hallie Storme, 30, wife of A.G. Storme, undertaker, died of pneumonia yesterday in City Hospital. She was operated on for an abscess in her side last week and was thought to be on the road to recovery when her condition gradually grew worse. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sigle Crowell in Cambria. Survived by her husband and two children, aged three and nine years/Marie, 15 and Ruth, 2. She was married 16 years ago. Mrs. Ora (Lena) Watson is a sister. Her husband is a brother to Deputy Sheriff S.E. Storme. Burial in Herrin City Cemetery.  HN 26 Feb & MDR 25 & 27 Feb

A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. C.O. Penniger/Pennington. HN 26 Feb & MDR 27 Feb

Card of Thanks  For kind deeds in sickness and death of our beloved son and brother, Pete L. Campbell. Mrs. Agnes Campbell and family. HN 26 Feb

Maurizio’s Confectionery has been reopened since the death of the proprietor. His son-in-law, John Oldani, will manage the place for the estate. HN 26 Feb

John H. Duncan received a telegram Thursday announcing the death at Wichita, Kansas of his cousin, Mrs. Laura McLaurin, 67, at the home of her son, A.H. McLaurin who formerly lived in Johnston City and conducted a clothing store there. The family moved to Shoshone, Idaho three years ago and a year later moved to Wichita. Burial will be in that city or St. Louis. MDR Thursday 26 Feb

S. Stein, 42, of Herrin died this morning at the home of his brother, Philip Stein in St. Louis. He had spent five weeks in the hospital. Survived by his widow and children: Anna, 15, Nathan, 9 and Mack, 4. Funeral from the home of Philip Stein.  MDR Friday, 27 Feb

James McAnnelly of Route 5 was in Marion Friday and stated all of his family were able to be up again following a prolonged illness. Mr. McAnnelly lost a brother and two sons within three days recently thru attacks of influenza. MDR 27 Feb

William Henry Ashley Sr., father of Wm. Henry Ashley of Bush, trainmaster for the Iron Mountain, died 18 Feb. at Carbondale. He was born at Lebanon, III. 4 Aug 1844. Funeral services at First Methodist Church. CH 27 Feb

An 8-pound girl, Yevon Julia, was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Guy Kelly. The mother is the former Dorothy Cagle. MDR 27 Feb

Juble Grant as born 22 May 1828 in Tenn. and died Friday at his home, 1219 North Glendale. He spent the majority of his life in Williamson County. He spent a few years in the central part of the state but moved back to Marion three years ago. His wife died several years ago. They never had children. The body was shipped to Watson in Effingham where funeral services were to be held. MDR Saturday 28 Feb

W. Arch Hampton/ Howell died Friday at his home on Mulberry Street in Carterville. He was born 26 Sep 1858. He was manager of Miner’s Co-operative Store and of late has been a traveling salesman for Carterville Mining Co. Survived by a wife and three sons. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 28 Feb

Jessie Follis, 23, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Follis of Johnston City, and Dr. Clarence E. Proctor, 30, of Murphysboro, were married 26 Feb at the bride’s home. The groom is a brother of L.W. Proctor of Carbondale and has been practicing dentistry the past six months in Murphysboro. MDR 26 & 28 Feb

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Howard Hastings, 20, Marion R2 & Ora Guy, 21, Marion R3

Levi M. Penrod, 22 & Elsie May Clybill, 26, both of Johnston City MDR 28 Feb

Carterville   Arch Howell died Thursday and was buried at Oakwood.

Richard Jeffrey died Thursday of pneumonia and influenza at his home on James Street. He leaves a wife and two children: Mrs. Hazel Anderson of Washington and Robert Jeffrey now somewhere in the west, stepchildren: Miss Parthenia Barwick of Chicago and Sylvester and Fuel Barwick of Carterville. MDR 28 Feb

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Virginia Angel, daughter of Clifton and Ella Angel, died of pneumonia Friday at her home in East Marion Township. She was born 21 Feb 1918. Other children in the family are Havel, Anna and Alice. Funeral at Pleasant Grove Church. MDR 28 Feb

Donald Skelcher, two-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Skelcher of Cambria, died of pneumonia Thursday. Burial in Cambria Cemetery. MDR 28 Feb

March

Sybil Lyerly, 18 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Herman Lyerly of near Hudgens, died of pneumonia and spinal meningitis Saturday. Funeral at Cocke Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. MDR Monday 1 Mar

Marriage licenses

Charles Canada, 20 & Nellie Jack 17, both of Marion. Consent of Ellen Canada & Albert W. Jack.

Clyde Davis, 19, Marion & Zela Nelson, 19, Johnston City. Consent of S.V. Davis.

G.C. Greenway, 24, New York City & Violet Wasilawski, 18, Sullivan, Ind.

Edward Barrett, 26 & Margaret Stefan, 19, both of West Frankfort   MDR 1 Mar

Milo Hindman, 61, a farmer residing southwest of this city, died Monday after having submitted to an operation in a hospital in West Frankfort for cancer of the stomach. Survived by his widow Sarah, nee Boren, and sons, Moody of this city and James who lives opposite the late home of the deceased and daughter, Mrs. Sam Mcneil of Carterville, Nellie McCree of Carterville, Hester Waldron of Fordville and Myrtle Beasley of Crab Orchard, sisters & brothers: Bettie Adams of Fordville, Lucille Boyd of Salem, Harvey of East St. Louis and Hosea of Herrin. Burial in Oakwood/Snyder Cemetery near Carbondale under direction of the Odd Fellows.   CH 27 Feb & MDR 2 Mar & 11 Mar

West Frankfort, 2 March Johnnie L. Bean, 3-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Bean, residing about two miles east of West Frankfort, died Saturday after being terribly scalded. The mother was preparing to mop the kitchen floor and placed a tub of boiling water on the floor. While her back was turned, he fell into it and was scalded about the face and body. Burial at East Fork Cemetery. MDR Tuesday 2 Mar

Finis Johns was killed by a fall of slate at Mine B of the C.W. & F Coal Co. at Herrin Monday. He leaves a widow and one child. MDR Tuesday 2 Mar

County Judge W.F. Slater performed a double wedding Monday. Ralph Deppe of Willisville and Clara Blaylock of Murphysboro. The other couple were Shirley Harris of Willisville and Margaret Blaylock of Murphysboro. MDR 2 Mar

Marriage licenses

Ralph Depple, 21 Willisville & Clara Blaylock, 18, Murphysboro

Shirley Harris, 22, Willisville & Margaret Blaylock, 20, Willisville

Lawrence Douglas, 24 & Hazel Roberts, 18, both of Marion

Floy Wray, 25, Marion & Mrs. May Durham, 23, West Frankfort    MDR 2 Mar

Virginia Thompson, 23 of Marion and Louis Willis, 28, of St. Louis, were married Wednesday. They will live in St. Louis. MDR Wednesday 3 Mar

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Luelovic Pina, 29, Clifford & Caroline Re, 20, Herrin MDR 3 Mar

Floyd R. Harris of Herrin and Sybil M. Mofield of Harrisburg were married Sunday. MDR 3 Mar

A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Herman Sims of Dykersburg, their first child. MDR 3 Mar

James Jones, an aged farmer near Stonefort, died Monday and was buried in Bolton Cemetery. MDR 3 Mar

A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Albert Rehfeldt.     HN 4 Mar

A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Goodman.     HN 4 Mar

Pete Cardani has the contract for Johnston City’s new high school building which is to be erected this spring at a cost of approximately $150,000. He is assembling the materials on the ground now and will begin work as soon as the weather opens.   HN 4 Mar

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Jane Boatright, daughter of R.O. & Fannie Boatright, died Thursday, 4 Mar. She was first stricken with scarlet fever three weeks ago and developed complications. She had just passed her third birthday on 3 Mar. Survived by parents and one sister, Virginia, 7. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Thursday 4 Mar

Marriage licenses

James M. Davidson, 54, Marion & Eliza Alline Fambaugh, 61, Hurst

Ralph Cline, 21, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Cline & Ruby Davis, 18, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Add Davis, both of Pittsburg

Ernest Gaiero, 31 & Marie Ottoline, 25, both of Herrin

Jack Mowista, 23 & Nina Makorean, 23, both of Herrin   MDR 1 Mar & HN 4 Mar

Ruby Edna Norris, one year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Davis Norris of Scottsboro, died Wednesday. She was born 14 Mar last year. Survived by parents, brothers, Howard, Charley and William and a sister, Minnie. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 4 Mar

Cora Ethel Gulledge, wife of John R. Gulledge, died of pneumonia Wednesday. She was born 25 Jul 1894 to Mr. & Mrs. Albert Harris and married 7 Aug 1913. Survived by her husband and son, Ruleff Sterline Gulledge, aged 2 years, brothers & sister, Ed Thomas Harris, Paul C. Harris and Cyntha Ann Harris, all living near Marion. One brother, Willie R. Harris, died in 1902. Buried Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 4 Mar

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Mrs. Alvin Honely died today at New Burnside.

Johnnie Tanner, living near New Burnside, was buried this week.

Frank Neely of near New Burnside died of influenza and pneumonia last week.  MDR 4 Mar

John F. Wardle, a sophomore at Marion Township High School, died of sleeping sickness Saturday. He was born 2 May 1904 to Mr. & Mrs. John Wardle. Survived by parents, sisters Gladys and Alice. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Friday 5 Mar

Claude Duncan was arrested after one of the most daring daylight robberies ever perpetrated in Johnston City. He entered a local store and at the point of a revolver, marched the proprietor and one clerk into the back room and tied them. He then went to the front of the store where a customer had entered. He asked the customer what he wanted and then told him they had discontinued selling that brand of shoes. He then went through the money till and secured about $450 in cash and started down the railroad track. He was sighted by a train crew wading through a creek bed and a posse soon captured him. He said he needed money to go to his wife in Salt Lake City. [The 6 Mar edition corrected his name to Clyde Newton.] MDR Friday 5 Mar

Julia Campbell, wife of Ed Campbell, died Friday night of pneumonia and influenza at her home one mile east of New Denison. She was born near Alton 41 years ago and married about 27 years ago. Survived by her husband, children: Eugene, 22 and Mary, 10, brothers & sisters: Mrs. Hannah Ganter and Mrs. Lizzie Mogostead of Hurst, Joe Ruple of Boskeydell and John Ruple of Arkansas. Funeral at Mount Pleasant Church. MDR 5 Mar

W.A. Howell, 62, was laid to rest Saturday. He was born 16 Sep 1858 near Wolf Creek, where he was reared. At age 19, he married Lizzie Cox who died a short time after. He then married Martha Walker. Two children were born: Harry of Herrin and Hattie of St. Louis. Mrs. Howell died and he married Mary Ann Ramsey. Three children were born: Roy, Frank and Albert. He is survived by his widow, 5 children, 4 grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister, 3 half-brothers and 3 half-sisters. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 5 Mar

Harold Roscoe Jones, 28 years, 10 months and 9 days, died of influenza and pneumonia Sunday at his home four miles east of Makanda. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. E.C. Jones living three miles east of Carbondale. He married 13 Nov 1910 Mabel Ward. Two sons were born: Vernon, 8 and Harold, 6. Survived by his widow, sons, parents, brother James A. Jones of near Carbondale, sister Mrs. Lester Vaughn of near Cambria, five half-brothers: Ernest J. Jones & Otto E. Jones of Los Angeles, Calif; Archy S. Jones of near Carbondale; Guy W. Jones of south of Carterville and Ed Bennett of Elgin, four half-sisters: Mrs. Frank Williamson of Elkville; Mrs. Jasper James of near Carbondale; Mrs. David Lane of Herrin and Mrs. James Elders of near Carterville. Burial in Snyder Cemetery near Carbondale. CH 5 Mar

Milton T. Gilkey, b 10 May 1874, 45 years, 9 months and 21 days, died Monday of influenza and pneumonia at his home in Cambria. Survived by a widow, son Hershal and a brother, E.N. Gilkey of this city. Burial in Carterville. MDR 3 Mar & CH 5 Mar

Leonard Trosper, 8 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. John Trosper of Clifford, died Monday of influenza and pneumonia. Burial in the Carterville Cemetery. CH 5 Mar

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Ruth Followell, 5-year-old daughter of Arthur Followell of Clifford, died Sunday of influenza and pneumonia. Pneumonia caused the death of her mother a week or so ago. The bodies of both now lie side by side in the Carterville Cemetery. CH 5 Mar

Rosey Marshall, 16, wife of Roy Marshall of Johnston City, died of tuberculosis in West Frankfort Friday. MDR 5 Mar

Richard B. Jeffrey was born in Scotland 16 May 1848 and died 26 Feb at his home near Carbondale. He married Mamie Deroseit. 14 children were born, five of whom survive, two living in Washington, one in Colorado, one in Carterville and one in the Navy. His wife died in 1901 and he married Mrs. Susan Shelton who survives. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 5 Mar

Belle Tregoning, wife of George M. Tregoning, died in a hospital in Herrin Saturday following an operation empienia, incident to pneumonia. She was 29 years, 9 months and 9 days of age. She was born 19 May 1890 in Carterville and married 30 Jun 1919. She leaves her husband, parents and a brother. Funeral services were held at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Winning with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.  CH 5 Mar

William Joseph Coleman, 56, died of an abscess in the head Sunday at his residence eight miles south of Carterville. Survived by his widow and a son, Oren, a student at the University of Illinois. Burial in Herrin Cemetery. CH 5 Mar

Mrs. J.R. Craig, 65, died of influenza and pneumonia Tuesday at her home five miles south of Carterville. Burial in Hampton Cemetery. HN 5 Mar

Home Tweedy died of influenza and pneumonia Thursday of last week at his home near Cottage Home. He suffered with abscesses. He leaves a widow and four children, Roland, Ollen, Vida and Vidan. Burial in Gentry Cemetery.   CH 5 Mar & MDR 2 Mar

Willis Barringer, son of Rev. & Mrs. William Barringer of Cambria, died in Florida the latter part of last week and the body was brought by the father to Cambria. Survived by a widow and several children. MDR 3 Mar & CH 5 Mar

Mrs. Eliza Fambraugh and J.M. Davidson were married Saturday. She is the widow of Gideon Fambraugh. She came here from Nashville, Tenn. about a year ago to make her home with her brother. CH 5 Mar

Edna Gebert, of Hurst, daughter of Mrs. Lydia Gebert, and L.L. Lawrence were married Monday at Cairo. CH 5 Mar

Baily Dugger, 56, of Marion, brother-in-law of Mrs. J.M. Harrison, died Sunday 29 Feb at Anna where he had been receiving treatment at the State Hospital. He was born in Kentucky and married Amanda Laney 27 years ago. She survives with children: Charley Dugger of Marion, Mrs. Andrew Nicholson of Marion and Mrs. Daisy Nicholson of Scottsboro. Thomas Harrison is a stepson. Mrs. Lizzie Smith of Carbondale is a sister. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Also says buried at Creal Springs. Will and Charlie Harrison of Hurst attended the funeral.   CH 5 Mar & MDR 1 Mar

Mr. & Mrs. Gualdoni and family attended the funeral of Mrs. Gualdoni’s niece, Mrs. Pete Masinilli, at Herrin Monday. CH 5 Mar

Ollie Lafont, colored, was arrested Saturday at Colp on a charge of violating parole. He killed ED Berry about two and a half years ago and was convicted of manslaughter. As he was in the draft, he was granted a stay of sentence and reported for duty. He was rejected and while being brought to Marion jumped from the train and disappeared. Nothing more was heard from him until a few days ago when he was located at Colp. He will begin the indeterminate sentence for which he was convicted. CH 5 Mar

Martha Holmes, 65, wife of Wash Holmes, died of typhoid fever Friday at her home in Simpson. She had been living there since October. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Elijah Tanner and married in 1875 in Saline County. Survived by children: Sammy Holmes of Simpson, James, Finnes, Miss Effie Holmes, Mrs. Mabel Dorris and Miss Laura Holmes of Marion, brothers: Monroe Tanner of Creal Springs and Douglas Tanner of Carrier Mills, and a sister, Mrs. Bryan Thompson of Carrier Mills. Funeral services at Province? Church in Saline County.   MDR Saturday 6 Mar

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Kate F. Buck, wife of J.F. Buck, died of pneumonia Sunday at her home in Marion. She was born 16 Aug 1886 in Cobden, the daughter of r. & Mrs. F.W. Coulter and married in 1901 at Anna. Survived by husband and children: Alfred, Ronald, Edna and Jessie Katherine, sisters & brother: Mrs. F.M. Phillips of Marion, Mrs. Roy Beard of Lily Lake, and Frank Coulter of Cobden. Burial in Cobden Cemetery. MDR Monday 8 Mar

Tine C. Boles died Sunday. He was born in this county 1 Dec 1847. Survived by his widow and children: Mrs. Fannie Thornton, Harry Boles, Mrs. Annie Jolly of Goreville, and Mrs. Nola O’Neil of Herrin. Seven brothers and sisters also survive. One son, Hosea, died at the age of 25. Hosea was teaching school and jumped into a well to save a pupil. In saving the life of the child, he gave up his own life. Burial in Meneese Cemetery. MDR 8 Mar

Marriage licenses

Kenneth F. Duncan, 21, Jacksonville, Ind. & Ena Sherrard, 17, Herrin

Amos T. Cawvey, 28 & Florence Jane Foster, 17, both of Scottsboro

Cecil Curtner, 22 & Bessie Turner, 23, both of Creal Springs

W.J. Baker, 52 & Nona Clayton, 30, both of Marion    MDR 8 Mar

A son was born Saturday to Mr. & Mrs. Bert Hendrickson, their second child. MDR 8 Mar

Miss Sarah Lamar, 78, died Sunday at the County Farm and was buried in the County Farm Cemetery. She had been at the farm a long time and in ill health several months. MDR 8 Mar

The small daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Gregory died of flu Sunday at Carterville. MDR 9 Mar

Mrs. George Hurley died of flu Monday at her home in Carterville. MDR 9 Mar

Robert M. Williams and Mrs. Anna L. Davenport were married Monday in Thorn Place. The bride was formerly Miss Anna Louise Gaddis of Harrisburg and following the death of her first husband came to Marion. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. & Mrs. Otis Williams and grandson of Rev. J.C. Williams who performed the ceremony. MDR Tuesday 9 Mar

Marriage licenses

Aud Gower, 22 & Pearl Owens, 18, both of Marion

Alvin Lubelt, 26 & Ruby Dawson, 18, both of Orient

Robert M. Williams, 24 & Anna L. Davenport, 20, both of Marion MDR 9 Mar

Willard Jones, 10-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Elbert Jones, died of spinal trouble Saturday at Carterville. MDR 9 Mar

In memory of our husband and father, J.W. Bradbury, who died 2 years ago on 10 Mar 1918. MDR Wednesday 10 Mar

Harry Parks, local manager of the Southern Illinois Gas Company, received a telephone call from St. Louis Thursday, telling him his wife was dying at the home of her mother. She was taken to a St. Louis hospital several months ago but was thought to be improving. MDR Thursday 11 Mar

Della Creal, wife of Esco Creal of Whiteash, died Wednesday, aged 30 years and 1 month. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Harris of Creal Springs and is survived by her husband and four small children. Funeral at Creal Springs. MDR 11 Mar

Andrew “Red” Malandrone, brother of Tony Malandrone of 517 South 20th, died of flumonia Sunday at Axiel, Colo. He went to Colorado in May 1918 for his health. This winter he suffered a third attack of the flu. His brother, “Dutch” Malandrone of West Frankfort was at his bedside when he passed away. He married Martha Ribland of this city. She survives with a seven-year-old daughter. The body did not reach here until Saturday and was taken to the home of his brother, Tony Malandrone. The delay was caused by a snow slide on the Moffit line west of Denver and his brother, Louis Malandrone, who was in charge of the body, was snowbound for five days. Andrew had a large ranch up in the mountains near Craig, the end of the Moffit line. It was 28 below zero when he passed away and the neighbors had to drive some twenty miles overland to get a burial certificate. The body was placed in a wooden box and hauled for about the same distance to an undertaker where it was prepared for shipment. Once loaded on the train and the journey began, a snow slide was struck many miles before Denver was reached and the casket had finally to be taken off the train after several days and carried down a mountain side and transferred onto another train on another level beyond the snow slide and the trip resumed to Denver. It was a long and tiresome journey. Mrs. Malandrone had fortunately left ahead of the body and reached here sometime before Louis and the casket arrived Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday in the M.E. Church with burial was in City Cemetery. HN 11 & 18 Mar

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Marriage licenses

Natale Raineri, 26 & Maria Berra, 23, both of Clifford

George M. Dawe, 32 & Bessie Farmer, 19, both of Valier MDR 11 Mar

Louie Gualdoni, 58, died Saturday of pleurisy. He was born in Cuggiono, Italy and came to America 38 years ago and took up residence at Pilot Knob, Mo., later moving to Joliet and to this city 19 years ago. A wife, three sons and two daughters survive. Burial in St. Carlo’s Catholic Cemetery. HN 11 Mar

Floyd M. Harris of Herrin and Sibyl Mofield were married 29 Feb at the home of the bride’s parents in Harrisburg. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Mofield and a niece of Mrs. U.L. Walker of this city. HN 11 Mar

Mary Ellen Hiller, wife of A.K. Hiller, died Sunday of a nervous breakdown aggravated by the death of her daughter, Mrs. Alma Bedwell who died five weeks ago. She was aged 49 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was born near Makanda 24 Apr 1870 and married 21 Oct 1885. Five children were born; two preceded their mother in death: Allen died in infancy and Mrs. Alma Bedwell. Surviving is her husband and children: Mrs. Robert Atkins of Carbondale, Mrs. J.M. Phemister and Mrs. Harry Collins of this city, her father F.M. Batson of Clearwater, Fla, two brothers: Marshal Batson of Carbondale and John Batson of Murphysboro and seven grandchildren. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 12 Mar

Willard Clint Jones, son of Mr. & Mrs. Elbert Jones, died of influenza Sunday, aged 8 years, 9 months and 10 days. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 12 Mar

Marguerite Walker, 8 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Walker, died of bronchial pneumonia Friday. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. CH 12 Mar

Steven J. Chamness, best known as “Uncle Steve,” died Friday morning at his home four miles east of Carterville, in his 95^th year. He was born in Tennessee 29 Sep 1825 and moved to this county when 3 years old. At the age of 20, he married Harriet Norris who lived only a few years and was survived by one child. He married second Hannah McCowan and five children were born. Several years following her death, he married Nancy Ann Jones and seven children were born. Later in life he married Fannie Norris and then to Ruth Jones who survives. Six of his 13 children are living: Mrs. Cora Blankenship of Marion; A.B. Chamness, E.A. Chamness, Mrs. Mantiea/Mattie Brown and Mrs. June Poteete who all live near the old home place and S.S. Chamness who lives near Creal Springs. 42 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren survive. He was the oldest of 12 children and was next to the last to die. One sister, Jane Wagoner of Fargo, N.D., survives. Burial in Pigeon Creek Cemetery. CH 12 Mar & MDR 6 Mar

Arlie D. Greenrod, son of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Greenrod, was born in Crainville 16 May 1900 and died 3 March at the age of 19 years, 9 months and 16 days. Survived by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 12 Mar

A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Raleigh Raford, formerly of Carterville, now of Arkansas. CH 12 Mar

Mr. & Mrs. J. Walker of Herrin announce the birth of a girl born Monday. CH 12 Mar

Mrs. Edna Schwartz and Robert L. Colp were married yesterday in Murphysboro. Mr. & Mrs. Logan Colp and Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Colp of Carbondale attended the ceremony, the gentlemen being brothers of the groom. CH 12 Mar

George Walker and Grant Peterson, former mayor and police marshal, were acquitted of the charge of assault and battery. The case developed from the arrest of Lee Ridgway, a Herrin young man, in the summer of 1918 on a charge of speeding with a motorcycle. The jury deliberated one hour. CH 12 Mar

A girl was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. E.B. Leach of West Jackson Street. MDR Friday 12 Mar

Johnnie Wall, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Wall died 12 March of membranous croup near New Virginia mine. He was born in Cairo on 18 Jul 1915. Survived by his parents and brother & sisters: Orville, 8, Evelyn, 6 and Emma, 2. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Saturday 13 Mar

Mrs. Edna Schwartz and Robert L. Colp were married last evening in Murphysboro. MDR 13 Mar

Virgil Edgar Smothers, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Smothers, living near the plant, died of influenza Monday. He was born 3 Dec 1919. Survived by parents, one brother & sister: Nellie Gertrude and Harry Hubert. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Monday 15 Mar

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A ten-pound girl was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Farmer. She has been named Virginia Allen. MDR 15 Mar

Amelia Fak, two-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Mat Fak of Johnston City, died Sunday, 13 Mar from the effects of falling into a tub of scalding water on Saturday. The mother, Mary Fak, was washing clothes and took a tub of hot water off the stove and sat it on the floor. She was changing the baby’s clothes when Amelia fell into the tub. She, with the assistance of her sister, removed the clothing and sent for Dr. L.H. Green who visited the child once before she died. MDR 15 Mar

Marriage licenses

Delphus Alexander, 29, Marion & Mrs. Ethel Alexander, 30, Vienna

Keller A. Handcock, 33, Alto Pass & Ida Miles, 31, West Frankfort

Charles McAulley, 23 & Pauline Berry, 18, both of Marion

Charles N. Woolsey, 28, Herrin & Blanche Hughes, 29, Grand Tower

Gilbert Hill, 29 & Amy Hunter, 19, both of Herrin    MDR Monday 15 Mar

Mrs. Anna White died Monday at her home, 911 North Garfield, of pneumonia and asthma. Survived by one son, Sam White. Funeral Wednesday at Davis Prairie if weather permits. MDR Tuesday 16 Mar

Marriage licenses

Roy Kelley, 34 & Alice Carmichael, 19, both of Crainville

Walter Barham, 18 & Letta Simpson, 18, both of Johnston City MDR 16 Mar

Theodore Hudson McInturff, son of Mr. & Mrs. Lum McInturff of Southern Township, died of influenza Wednesday. He was born 18 Jun 1884 and married Mrs. Julia Morgan in 1916. A brother, Ralph, died during the fair in 1917. Funeral at Fountain. MDR Wednesday 17 Mar

Marriage license

William Stanley, 21 & Ruby Adams, 18, both of Herrin MDR 17 Mar

Fred Trentleman died Wednesday. He was born 18 Oct 1854 in Missouri and had lived in this county nearly half a century. Survived by his widow and children: William of the homeplace, Mrs. Walter (Elizabeth) Feurer of Marion, Mrs. Jake (Anna) Wohlwend of Marion, Mrs. John (Myrtle) Wohlwend of Marion. Mrs. Minnie Pape preceded him in death. No brothers or sisters survive. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 17 Mar & Thursday 18 Mar

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Rev. J.B. Tucker who lost both arms in the Civil War, died of heart trouble recently. MDR 18 Mar

Marriage licenses

Carl McCulley, 21, Energy & Freda Meadows, 17, Herrin Walter Anderson, 18 & Agnes Gavin, 17, both of Herrin MDR 18 Mar

Mrs. Elija Mann, 59, died Friday. A husband and nine children survive. HN 18 Mar

Mrs. Solomon Hiller, 24, of Crenshaw Crossing, died of pneumonia 10 March. Two days later her husband, Solomon Hiller, 30, died from the same disease. Mrs. Hiller’s mother is very low and not expected to live. Burial of both bodies in Wolf Creek Cemetery. MDR 13 Mar & HN 18 Mar

Mrs. Frances Constantine, 27, of Clifford, died of pneumonia Saturday. Survived by her husband. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. HN 18 Mar

The one-year-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Lilbert R. Kees died of pneumonia Wednesday at the home in Freeman. Burial in Dewmaine Cemetery. HN 18 Mar

Joe Stratti, 54, died of pneumonia Tuesday in the hospital in Carbondale. Burial in St. Carlo’s Cemetery. HN 18 Mar

Martin Van Buren Richardson, 82, died of pneumonia at his home near Brush Crossing Saturday. Burial in Herrin Cemetery. HN 18 Mar

The two-and-a-half-year-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Vaughn of No. 9 died of pneumonia Tuesday. Burial in the Carterville Cemetery. HN 18 Mar

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Mrs. L.A. Rendleman, 26, died Friday at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Throgmorton in Carbondale following an extended illness of a complication of diseases. Her home was in Herrin, but she had been in Carbondale the past three weeks. Survived by her husband, parents, sisters, Mrs. James Throgmorton of Carbondale, Mrs. Roscoe Vaughn of Carterville, Mrs. Griffith of St. Louis, Miss Oma Throgmorton, brothers Earl and Norman. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. MDR 15 Mar & HN 18 Mar

Melvin Dugger, 41, employed with J.M. McCoy as tinner, died at Herrin Hospital Wednesday of last week following an operation. He has only recently had pneumonia and an operation was necessary to bring about his recovery. Survived by his wife and two children: a son, 19 and a daughter, 16. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 18 Mar

At a special service held at the Methodist Church Sunday evening diplomas issued by the French government were distributed by the nearest of kin of those who died in service. Among the recipients in this city were the following:

Weldon W. Parker, whose brother died in service.

William Schwagman, whose brother died during the war.

Mrs. Emily Louise Moore, mother of Leonard Waddington.

Mrs. Iva C. Ladd, mother of Otis Ladd.

George T. Pate, father of Everett L. Pate.

Mrs. F. Propes, mother of Roscoe Propes.

Mrs. Lizzie Draper, mother of Cecil Draper.

William Davis, father of David E. Davis.

Mrs. Essie Brayfield, widow of Otis Brayfield.

Mrs. Dorothy E. Abbott, widow of Tom Abbott.    HN 18 Mar

Mrs. J. Malandrone and son, Joseph, returned to their home in Indiana Harbor, Ind. Monday, being called here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Malandrone’s son, Andrew, Sunday. HN 18 Mar

A daughter, Rose Mary, was born Wednesday of last week to Mr. & Mrs. Otis Presson. Mrs. Presson’s mother is visiting here from Charleston, Missouri during the happy event. HN 18 Mar

Blanche Hughes of Grand Tower and Charles W. Woolsey of this city were married Monday. HN 18 Mar

Early in January Alvie Sherard, who was employed irregularly at Pratt Coal Co. in Jeffrey, retired for the night and hasn’t woke up from that night’s sleep as yet. He has been “snoozing” away ever since, arousing only sufficiently to take small portions of food early of mornings and at night. He is a single man, aged some 26 years and boards at the home of his brother, John Sherard. For quite a while he suffered with low mentality and it is not known for sure that he is affected with the prevalent sleeping sickness or not, or whether his present condition is just an aggravation of a trouble that he has been affected with for some time. HN 18 Mar

Stella Fulgham, 28, died Wednesday of last week. She went to the hospital in Carbondale for an operation last week. Internal hemorrhage was the cause of death. She was born 9 Oct 1891 in Union County, the second daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F. Logue. While yet young the family moved to Murphysboro. She married Adolph Fulgham in September 1909; one child, ALVIN, was born. She moved with her family in 1916 to Hurst. She leaves a husband, son, father, sister and one brother. The funeral was in Murphysboro. CH 19 Mar

Samuel Oliver Burk was born 7 Dec 1853 in Pennsylvania and died at his home in Carterville 14 Mar 1920. He married Sarah Hickman 11 May 1874 and 9 children were born. His wife, two infants and one son, Charles W. Burk, preceded him in death. He was remarried to Mrs. Paulina Gill 13 Apr 1907. He leaves his widow and children: Mrs. A.W. Burbanks of San Bernadio [as written], Calif; Mrs. C.M. Miller of Carbondale; Mrs. Fred Robinson of St. Louis, Mo; Mrs. Walter Dippel of Woodriver, Ill; Mrs. Joe E. Jones of DuQuoin, Ill; Oliver Burke of Pinckneyville, ill; four brothers, two sisters and 18 grandchildren. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.    CH 19 Mar

John Walker was born 18 Oct 1861 in Tennessee and died 12 March. He came to Illinois at the age of 8 and made his home at North Bend. He married Tildia Jacobs who died leaving one child, leaving one child, Ruth, 6 years of age. He later married Florence Royal. They made their home in Carterville. Two children were born: Clarence and Grace. Survived by his widow and children: Mrs. Ruth Hawkins of Herrin, Grace and Clarence of this city, brothers Sam of Cambria, Joe of North Bend and Jim of Herrin. CH 19 Mar       MDR 18 Mar says he married Ruth Jacobs and one child, Clarence, was born. She lived a short time and he married Florence Ross and two children, Ruth and Grace, were born. He was a janitor for the north Side School in Carterville and died of typhoid fever.

Marriage licenses

Elmer Cherry, 41 & Mabel Foster, 35, both of Herrin

Charley Newbold, 19 & Rosa Rogers, 20, both of Herrin MDR Friday 19 Mar

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The marriage of Frank Kelley, son of Mr. & Mrs. T.W. Kelley of this city, was not revealed in Marion until the bride, formerly Miss Anna Evans of Johnston City, arrived here on Friday for a brief visit with her husband’s parents. The marriage was in St. Louis several weeks ago where both the young people are working. MDR 19 Mar

Dykersburq   The funeral of Mrs. Walter Tanner of Palzo was held last Tuesday at Indian Camp.

A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Freeman Tanner, their first child.  MDR 19 Mar

Marriage licenses in Benton last week

Maude Sanders, Hen^–in & Floyd Morgan, Ziegler

Arvel Wharry and Opal Brent, both of Marion   MDR 19 Mar

J. Ransom Hudelson accidentally killed himself Wednesday of last week at Royalton while on the grounds of the Royalton Gun Club. He reached for his gun and in removing it from the rack, the trigger caught on something, striking him in the breast. He is survived by his widow, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Martin of Six Mile, a four-year-old daughter, father William Hudleson of Los Angeles, Calif., brothers Frank of Royalton and Daniel of Los Angeles, Calif., sisters Mrs. Elsie Cox of Los Angeles, Calif. and Mrs. Sophronia Wellman of Sikeston, Mo. Burial in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery. CH 19 Mar

W.W. Tippy, former resident of Carterville, died of pneumonia Tuesday at his home in Marion. He was born 28 Dec 1847 in Williamson County and married Polly Ann Impson in 1871. She survives with children: Mrs. Alice Cagle of Marion; Mrs. Hannah Rush of Marion; Mrs. Gertrude Moore of Carterville; Mrs. John (Edna) Smothers of Marion; Stella Tippy of Carterville, Roger Tippy of Carterville, Roscoe Tippy of Carterville and Mrs. Richard (Ida) McCutcheon of Marion. Also survived by brothers and sisters: James, Scott and Marion Tippy; Mrs. G.W. Sisney of Marion and Mrs. Tink Donahoo of Crenshaw Crossing. He was a deputy sheriff 30 years ago. CH 19 Mar & MDR 17 Mar

Sigmund Sucochi, 17-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Egnatz Sucochi of Spillertown, left home on 23 Nov 1919 and no one has received word of him since that time. The parents are grief stricken and the mother is offering a reward. He was dressed in a new black suit, a summer cap and gray shirt at the time he disappeared. He had worked for a while with his father in the mines. He is nearly six feet all, has dark brown eyes and black hair and a small mark under one eye. He speaks excellent English, having been educated in the Spillertown schools. His mother thinks he has possibly gone to Belleville. The parents’ address is Box 386, Marion, Illinois. MDR Saturday 20 Mar

Joseph Nelson Hicks, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Hicks of 205 South Bentley, was born 13 Nov 1913 at Pittsburg and died Sunday of pneumonia and influenza. His brothers are James, 9 and Leonard, 3. John Bell Foe of Carrier Mills and Mrs. Clarence/ Clara Freeman of West Frankfort are half-sisters. {as written] Funeral at Union Grove. at Union Grove. MDR 20 & 22 Mar

Lula Van Trease, a colored woman, was born 9 Oct 1852 in Wilson County, Tenn., the daughter of Dock Walker, and died 19 Mar at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Peyton, 408 South Monroe. She formerly lived in Nashville. She married Joe Van Trease in early womanhood. She was the mother of 13 children, 7 are dead. Those surviving are: Mrs. Charles Peyton of Marion, Will Van Trease of Louisville, Ky., Florence Berges, Thomas Van Trease and Hickman Van Trease of Nashville, Tenn., and Georgia Donaldson Of Cleveland, Ohio. She also leaves two half-sisters in Tennessee. She came to Marion last fall to live with her daughter. Burial at her former home in Tennessee. MDR 20 Mar

Marriage license

Earl Witter, 25 & Maude Wilson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. O.M. Wilson, 21, both of Marion. MDR Monday 22 Mar

Carterville   Mrs. Henry Briggman was called to Kentucky three weeks ago on account of the serious illness of family. Her grandmother, grandfather and step father all passed away. MDR 22 Mar

Mark Tidwell and Madge Peebles went to Cairo Tuesday with the announcement to their friends that they expected to be married in the Alexander County capital. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Peebles of East Marion Street and had been a pupil in the second year of Marion Township high School. The groom is the 19-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Simon Tidwell of the European Hotel. MDR Tuesday 23 Mar MDR 24 Mar says he denies it and says he is still in a state of single blessedness.

The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. W.O. Caldwell of Chafee, Mo., died, aged 5 days. Funeral services Tuesday at Wiliford. MDR 23 Mar

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Ralph M. Bundren, miner at New Virginia Mine, died at Emma Jones Hospital from burns received in a powder explosion on 16 Mar. He was born 27 Mar 1896 and married Daisy Vaughn five years ago on 5 Jul in Johnson County. His parents live at Ozark. His brothers are Burlin and Hobart and Eutha is a sister. Funeral at Zion Church. MDR 23 Mar

Margaret S. Charles was born 5 Jul 1842 in New York City and died 22 Mar in Fresno, Calif. She married Samuel Charles and lived many years in Richmond, Ind. Survived by children: Mrs. J.F. Hunt of Fresno, Calif., Robert S. of Memphis, Tenn., and W.S. of Marion. One sister and brother survive in Richmond, Ind. Buried at Richmond, Indiana beside her husband who died ten years ago. MDR 23 Mar

A seven-pound son, James Douglas Goddard, was born 20 Mar to Mr. & Mrs. James D. Goddard. The mother was formerly Julia Jochum, a foster daughter of James H. Felts. They are residing with his sister, Mrs. Henry Bantz, 800 North Market.  MDR 23 Mar

Lewis Durkin was cleared Tuesday of the murder of Tony Depkanus. MDR Wednesday 24 Mar

Ollie Lafont, colored, was sentenced to the penitentiary for an indefinite term on a charge of manslaughter. MDR 24 Mar

A marriage license was issued Tuesday in Murphysboro to Alexander Purdy, 43 and Sarah Preston, 44, both of Marion. MDR 24 Mar

John Moudy, 79 years, 7 months and 14 days, died Monday at his home, 213 South 19^th Street. He was born in Robertson County, Tenn. and married Martha Appleton in May 1861. Three daughters and three sons were born. When the Civil war broke out, he enlisted with the South and was with General LeeWhen he surrendered. Survived by his wife and children: Mrs. A.N. McNeil and Mrs. J.E. Garrison both of this city, Mrs. Frank Welker of Oak Creek, Colo., John and James Moudy of Sesser and William Moudy of Benton. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 25 Mar

Francis Kenner, 81, died last Thursday. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, East St. Louis. HN 25 Mar

Pauline Lawrence, one year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Lawrence of near Cambria, died of pneumonia last Thursday. HN 25 Mar

Deputy Sheriff John Layman went to Clinton, Ky. the end of last week and arrested Jake Maxey, wanted at Creal Springs for stealing $50 from a deposit box at Citizens State Bank several weeks ago. HN 25 Mar

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Wilson returned Thursday from Benton where they attended the funeral of Charles A. Aiken, 69, brother of Mrs. Wilson. He is survived by a wife and four children: Chas. A. Jr., Mrs. J.L. Oliver, Marshall and Joe. HN 25 Mar

Syble Wallace Vs Harry Wallace, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR Thursday 25 Mar

Marriage licenses

Jarrett N. Parker, 22, Herrin & Sula Hayes, 20, Thompsonville

J.F. Felker, 22, Cypress & Della Jackson, 20, Buncombe. Fannie Felker, mother of the groom, and Mrs. Josie Jackson of Herrin accompanied them. MDR 25 Mar & 5 Apr

Lucinda Lollar, relict of David Lollar who died 20 years ago, died Wednesday. She was the mother of ten sons, all survive: Newton, Henry, Thomas, Kalolar, Edward, Lafayette, John, George, Charles and Walter. All live near the old home place. Walter is the only one not married. MDR 25 Mar

Lucile Woodruff was granted a divorce from Taylor Woodruff and her maiden name of Lucile Emmett was restored. MDR 25 Mar

A son was born Tuesday of last week to Mr. & Mrs. George Childers of Bush. CH 26 Mar

A boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Kearney. His name is Emmett La Rue. CH 26 Mar

Everett Byars, 19, and “Red” Hutson/Hudson quarreled over who was going to take Miss Flo Mccullom/Marie McClellan home from a dance in Royalton Saturday night. Byars was shot and killed by Hutson. Until recently, Byars was working in the oil fields of Texas. He had formerly kept company with the girl and while he was away Hudson kept company with her. Hutson was exonerated because Byars also had a gun and shot at Hutson. Byars is the son of Mrs. B. McDow of New Bush. The body was taken to Murphysboro for burial. Hudson was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and fined $100 and costs. HN 25 Mar & CH 26 Mar

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Elizabeth Barbara Craig died Saturday morning at her residence 6 miles south of Carterville at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 17 days. Burial in the family cemetery near the home. CH 26 Mar

Miss Grace Wall visited her grandmother, Elizabeth Wall on Wednesday. MDR Friday 26 Mar

Marriage licenses

W.L. Holmes, 23 & Vinnah J. Jackson, 18, both of West Frankfort

Lewis Serles, 24, Simpson & Alma Purdy, 18, Herrin   MDR 26 Mar

John Brazitis was found insane Monday and was sent to the state hospital at Anna. MDR Monday 29 Mar

Bessie Lawrence Vs Benjamin A. Lawrence, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR Tuesday 30 Mar

Announcement was made Tuesday of the secret marriage on 24 Mar of Beulah Barringer and Cloid Copher at Mount Vernon. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.W. Barringer of Marion and the groom is a son of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Copher and a brother of Rev. Oran Copher. MDR 30 Mar

Emily Simmons, widow of Henry Simmons, died Monday at the home, 507 South Court. She was born 4 Jun 1845. Her husband, whom she married 2 May 1861, died 19 years ago. Survived by children: Mrs. W.Y. Reid and Mrs. Delaskie Walker of Marion, Mrs. Aretha Phelps of Los Angeles, Calif., and Frank of Blytheville, Ark. Burial in Kerley Cemetery at Flatwood, at Johnson County line. MDR 30 Mar

Claude B. Hudgens, 23, son of Mr. & Mrs. Zach Hudgens Of Hudgens, and Elsie Simpson, 22, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Simpson, were married. MDR 30 Mar

A boy was born Sunday to Mr. & Mrs. Jess Wilkerson, their second child and first boy. MDR 30 Mar

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(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 18)