All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican

July

Mrs. Julliet Lambert died at her home at 604 North Fair Street at 11:45 Friday morning. Mrs. Lambert was born in Pope County, Illinois July 10, 1856. She was the daughter of Joran Story. In Pope County 45 years ago, she was united in marriage with Joseph Lambert who died March 2, 1914. Mrs. Lambert had lived in Williamson County for the past 12 years. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for about 40 years. Two daughters, Mrs. John Bethell of Benton and Mrs. W. T. Watkins of Marion survive besides two sons, Lyman and Lucian Lambert both of Marion. There are also two sisters, Mrs. William Julian of Nettleton, Ark. and Mrs. Will Wasson of Golconda and four brothers, Riley Story, Thomas Story Green Story and Milo Story. Funeral services held at the home on North Fair Street Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Burial will be made in Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 1, 1922

Deputy Sheriff John Schafer returned from Parmley, Mo. Sunday with James Everett in custody. The prisoner was placed in the county jail where his wife and four children are already held to face charges of burglary and larceny. Everett is held on a charge of burglary of a number of Marion homes during the last two months. Two weeks ago, the police raided Everett’s home on North Railroad Street where a large number of stolen articles were found and identified. At that time Everett was gone; his wife saying that he had left the day before without telling her of his destination. The woman was placed under arrest. Jul 3, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Ernest Stubblefield, Johnston City      21

Ophelia Cooper, Johnston City               18

W. L. Chapman, Pheller                        50

Ida Burke, Marion                                33

Robert Lunsford, Gorham                      21

Ida Kumzy, Gorham                             18

Lawrence Edwards, Marion                    21

Marie Greeny, Marion                           18

Ed P. Anderson, Herrin                         19

Ruth Louise Goodman                          18

Louis Morez, Johnston City                    25

Mary Pagamont, Christopher                 18        Jul 3, 1922

J. F. Scott of East Warder Street, received word Saturday that his oldest daughter, Mrs. William Rodgers of Villa Grove had died suddenly Friday night of heart failure. Mr. Scott left Saturday morning for his daughter’s home and funeral services were conducted Monday after noon at the family home. Besides her father and husband, she leaves two small children, Rosemary, aged 5 and Billy, age 3, one sister, Evelyn, age 14 and brother, Darwin, aged 16. Miss Evelyn has been making her home with Mrs. Rodgers since the death of her mother, which occurred on May 24 and Darwin has been living with his aunt at Shelbyville. Mr. Scott, the father, has been living in Marion about two years and is a conductor on the C & E I. Jul 3, 1922

Hodge and a cousin of Superintendent Willie Pearce of the Tie Plant. She was born August 21, 1868 and was 63 years, 10 months and 9 days of age. She was married to Frank Hodge on November 24, 1892 and he survives. Since August 18, 1916 she has been a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. She had been ill since November 12, 1921. Besides her husband, one brother, Frank Humphrey and two nephews, Herman Humphrey and Elta Billingsley also survive. E. T. Hudgens of Hudgens and Scobey Undertaking Establishment went to Goreville to conduct the funeral Saturday. (June 30th) Jul 3, 1922

The funeral of Mrs. Juliett Lambert who died at her home on North Fair Street Friday was held at the home Sunday afternoon with Dr. A. E. Prince of the First Baptist Church officiating. The body was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 3, 1922

Len Washner aged 55 of Johnston City drowned in the pond of Mine No. 18 of the Old Ben Coal Company about 8 p.m. Saturday. The jury at the inquest returned a verdict that the drowning was accidental. According to evidence Washner in company with Joseph Fritz went tot the mine pond to swim and was complaining of cramps in the stomach before he went into the water. Joe Klemencie told the jury that Washner had been in the water about six minutes when he noticed something peculiar about his actions. Klemencie, who was on the bank called to Frank Briski in the water. Briski went over to Washner and brought him to the bank where it was found that he was dead. According to witnesses Washner was standing in water about four feet deep with his face under the water. Joseph Fritz told the jury that he had known Washner who was a native of Germany for about 20 years. Washner’s divorced wife and two children, Louis aged 13 and Edith aged 9 live in Spacha, Ark. Washner said he held a mortgage on his property in Johnston City amounting to $500, owned stock in the Slovanic Home Association of Johnston. City and had.an amount of money deposited in the Citizen’s State Bank there. Washner lived alone at, Johnston City. Jul 3, 1922

Mrs. Minerva Key, widow of Davie Key, died at her home at Creal Springs Sunday. The body was shipped through Marion Monday enroute to Carbondale where funeral services will be held pending the arrival of a son from Colorado.  0ne other son, Davie, of Creal Springs also survives. Mrs. Key was born. June’25, 1835 and was aged 86 years, 11 months and 7 days. Her husband died in 1877. Jul 3, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Dr. J. R. Miller, Marion                           44

Mrs. Lynne Mae Dixon, Carterville            24

R. Ashley, Cambria                                21

Gladys Dillard, West Frankfort                 18    Jul 3, 1922

Charles Barnett was seriously injured and four others received various lesser injuries when a Dodge automobile driven by Mr. Barnett collided with a car driven by J. S. Provart near Cagle’s Park about 3 p.m. Sunday. The others injured were Mrs. Barnett, George Lesar, D. Jones and Miss Callie Logan, all of whom were occupants of the Barnett car. None of the Provart party were injured. Jul 3, 1922

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According to Murphysboro Republican Era a marriage license was issued in that city for the marriage of Alfred Bearden, 18 of Marion and Opal Bearden, 17 of Marion. Jul 3, 1922

Jerry Reden of Herrin was killed on Thursday, June 29 at Round-Up, Texas by having his throat cut by a tramp who was beating his way on the Santa Fe freight train on which Redden was brakeman. Conductor Vaughn of the train crew was also badly cut, although his wounds will not prove fatal. Redden had a sister and brother who are supposed to live in Palestine, Texas. Round-Up is in western Texas, 18 miles southwest of Lubbock. Jul 5, 1922

Raymond Kelley, aged 13, was killed Monday when thrown from a mule and dragged for ¾ mile on the farm of J. W. Fleming near Mouser’s Store. The boy was a nephew of Mrs. W. E. Pike of Marion. At the inquest held, Walter Jackson, stepbrother of the Kelley boy testified that the two had been to the home of Caleb Jackson and were returning home. Each was riding a mule and when about ³/4 mile from home the Kelley boy’s mount jumped and the boy fell to the ground catching his foot in the harness. The mule dragged the boy along the road to the well at his home before it stopped. The boy’s clothing was torn from his body and he was bruised about the head and unconscious when loosened from the mule’s harness. HE lived about one hour. Besides the mother, Mrs. Josh Jackson he leaves two brothers and three sisters, also some half brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Freedom Church with burial in Freedom cemetery. Jul 5, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Maurice Reynolds, Johnston City             23

Myrtle Sadler, Johnston City                   19

E. S. Mann, Johnston City                      25

Lucille Mace, White Ash                          18

Mance Ward, Carterville                         28

Vernie Vaughan, Carterville                    28

E. Laporte, Benton                                 38

Grace Riley, Bush                                   18

H. A. Bryson, Herrin                               35

Edna Simmons, Herrin                           35    Jul 5, 1922

Bronsford Strunk of Johnston City died Monday as the result of gunshot wounds received at the hands of Fred Sproulding on May 16th last. Sproulding was held by the Coroner’s jury to await the action of the grand jury. Strunk’s wife told the jury that Sproulding came to her house on May 16 with a jug of whiskey and demanded a cork saying that if she did not hurry he would shoot her. He then fired a shot into the floor of the house, she said, after which he and Strunk began scuffling. It was during the scuffle that the shot was fired that caused Strunk’s death. The bullets entered the right thigh and came out near the knee. Mrs. Strunk said both men and others in the house had been drinking. Jul 5, 1922

Maurice Reynolds and Miss Myrtle Sanders both of Johnston City were married at the city hall at 8 o’clock Tuesday night. Jul 5, 1922

Ernest Rose, colored miner, shot and killed himself with a double barrel shot gun at his home at Clifford Wednesday afternoon. Rose’s mother called to people passing the Rose home at Clifford Wednesday afternoon and told them that her son was trying to kill himself. Oliver Gregory went into the house and found Rose sitting on the floor in a bedroom with a gunshot wound in his head. The charge had entered under the left jaw and came out about the right eye. A double barrel shotgun was lying at his feet. The man lived about fifteen minutes after Gregory’s arrival. Jul 6, 1922

The funeral for Mrs. James Duty who died at Pittsburg Wednesday of apoplexy was held at the home at 1 p.m. Thursday. Interment was made at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mrs. Duty was born in Williamson County august 10, 1828 and at her death was 83 years, 10 months and 25 days of age. She was the daughter of Thomas Jett and was the last of the family to die there being no brothers or sisters living. She had spent all of her life in this vicinity having been married to James Duty in Williamson County of which union four children survive as follows: Henry Duty of Pittsburg; Mrs. J. H. Schafer and Mrs. D. M. Davis of Marion and Mrs. E. D. Morgan of Aurora. Mrs. Duty spent part of last week with relatives in Marion and had returned to the home of her son, Henry Duty in Pittsburg when death came early Wednesday morning. Mrs. Duty was a member of the Methodist Church. Jul 6, 1922

Maurice Reynolds and Miss Myrtle Sanders, both of Johnston City were married at the city hall at 8 o’clock Tuesday night. July 6, 1922

A ten-pound boy was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Laughmiller of Thorne Place and has been named Roy William, Jr. He is the first boy and the third child of the family. Jul 6, 1922

Creal Springs   Dr. Glass made several trips to New Burnside last week to see Uncle Jesse Smith, who is reported very low. He is nearly 90 years old and his prospects for recovery are very slight. Jul 6, 1922

Raymond Carson is still very poorly, not improving much if any. Jul 6, 1922

Isaac Moore, wife and children attended the funeral of William N. Simmons at the Webb Cemetery last Friday. The deceased was in his 60th year and was a relative of Mr. Moore. He had been on the guard force at the Menard State Prison several years following several years of farming southwest of Creal Springs. Jul 6, 1922

Robert Perry departed for Chicago Saturday where he went to take employment. His brother, Guy, is also employed in the big city. Jul 6, 1922

Oral Mayers returned recently from the hospital in Carbondale where he had an operation performed. He seems to be improving. Jul 6, 1922

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Miss Louise Felts, while on a little outing with a party of her lady friends in the region of Turkey Bluff on the fourth of July, happened to quite an accident by falling off a ledge of rock in which she sustained a badly sprained ankle and other slight bruises. Jul 6, 1922

W. C. Lambert and his mother went to Eldorado Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Charles Hines. Mr. Hines is a cousin of Mr. Lambert. Jul 6, 1922

Charles McNeil, son of the late Tom McNeil, died in Detroit, Michigan last Monday from scarlet fever. He had been employed at Detroit. The father was killed in a mine accident a few years ago. The body of the young man was expected to reach Herrin last night. Jul 8, 1922

Roy Whitlock, the two weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Whitlock of 310 North Fair Street died Thursday at 8:10 p. The child was born June 21, 1922. Burial was made Friday in the cemetery at Davis Prairie Church. Jul 8, 1922

Lloyd Perrine, living north of Marion was sent to the hospital in Chicago Thursday thru efforts made by Williamson Post 147, The American Legion to obtain treatment for him. Jul 8, 1922

A nine and three-fourth pound boy was born at 4 o’clock Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bainbridge of Thorne Place. This is the second child and first boy of the family. The young man has been named Billy. Jul 10, 1922

Marriage Licenses        

Ray McGuire, Creal Spring 16

Lucille Klope, Marion        16

Alivis Townsend, Herrin    21

Vessie Stacy, Herrin 14     21    Jul 10, 1922   

Ed, alias “Long Shot’ Jarvis and “Big Bill” Vanzandt, pled guilty to a charge of murder in Circuit Court on Tuesday morning when their case was called for trial. Jarvis and Vanzandt together with Earl Cundiff and Henry Gregory were charged wit the murder of Charles Amotti at Freeman Spur last October. The other two men made no plea of guilty Tuesday morning. Judge D T. Hartwell did not sentence Jarvis and Vanzandt Tuesday morning and the trial of the other two had not started when court took a recess for noon. Jul 11, 1922

Mrs. Paul Herrin died at 2 a.m. Tuesday morning at the home of her mother Mrs. W. N. Stotlar at Herrin following an illness of over a year. Mrs. Herrin was a member of the Stotlar-Herrin Lumber Company, her father, W. N. Stotlar having been one of the original members of the firm when it was organized. She was a cousin of E. M. Stotlar and Fred Stotlar of Marion. Mrs. Ruby Herrin was born on the present site in Herrin, which was at that time the farm of her father. At the time of her death, she was 44 years of age. Brights disease with complications was given as the cause of death. In her youth she was united in marriage with Paul Herrin who with one son, Joe, aged 20 and a daughter, Miss Jean Herrin survives. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Herrin lived on a farm near St. Louis but owing to Mrs. Herrin’s illness they returned to the home of her mother at Herrin some time ago. Mrs. Herrin’s father died several years ago, she becoming a stockbroker in the Stotlar Lumber Company. Following his death the name of the firm was changed to Stotlar-Herrin. The funeral services will be held in Herrin Wednesday at the Christian Church at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be at the Stotlar-Herrin Cemetery in the city of Herrin. Jul 11, 1922

Palzo   John Wall who has been under a doctor’s care for several years was taken to a specialist at Marion. It was found that the skull was cracked, but at present he is not able to stand an operation. Jul 11, 1922

A stork arrived a few days ago at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Deaton presenting them with a fine boy. This is the fourth child and the second boy of the family. Jul 11, 1922

Lawrence Deaton and daughter of Marion visited Saturday with his father. Jul 11, 1922

Bill Ivy has been ill while visiting at the home of Arch Ivy of Marion. Jul 11, 1922

Carterville  Mrs. Dewey Crain and daughters of Gary, Ind. are spending a few days with relatives in this city. Jul 11, 1922

Herman Calvert of Crainville and Miss Margaret Tanner of Creal Springs were united in marriage last Friday at the home of the former’s uncle, W. W. Barringer near this place. Herman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Calvert. Miss Margaret is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Tanner of near Creal Springs. Jul 11, 1922

Creal Springs  Samuel Eppenhemer and family of Eddyville are now citizens of this city having recently moved M. Jul 11, 1922

Miss Nettie Anderson of Kankakee visited her aunt, Mrs. W. H. Leonard and Uncle Jesse Cobb last week and accompanied her grandmother Randolph on a visit in Golconda. Jul 11, 1922

J. W. Barnwell and wife of Metropolis and son, Willie Barnwell of Smithland, Ky. Passed through here Friday on their return from the funeral of Fred G. Barnwell who passed away at his home in White Hall July 4th. The deceased had been engaged. with a portrait company for many years and made a splendid record as salesman. His duties took him over several states including Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri and Illinois. He was married some years ago to Miss Bell in the above-mentioned city to which union three children were born, two of whom survive with the companion. He also leaves his parents, one brother, Willie, two sisters, Miss Etta arid Bessie. He was ready to die and passed away in triumph of the Christian faith. Jul 11, 1922

The little girl of Issac Moore and wife has been real sick for about a week with very little signs of improvement. Jul 11, 1922

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Marriage Licenses

Lawrence Jackson, Herrin            30

Susie Smith, Cambria                  33     Jul 11, 1922

Uncle W. R. Bennett, an old and respected citizen of Creal Springs and who has been sick for some time, died July 6th in his 77th year. He was a member of the Free Baptist Church for many years and passed away in peace. Besides his companion, three sons and two daughters are left. Funeral services were held at the residence Friday and burial was made in the White Oak Cemetery. July 11, 1922

Miss Mary Elizabeth Malone died at the home of her mother, Mrs. W. H. Malone at 905 East Carter Street at 11 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3:30 at the Church of God. Miss Malone was born near Corinth February 26, 1883 and at the time of death was 29 years, 4 months and 7 days of age. Her father, William H. Malone died about a year ago. She was a sister of Mrs. George Vickery of Marion. Jul 12, 1922

Floyd Wagley, aged 2, son of William Wagley of Clifford was shot and killed by his brother, Earl, aged 4 in the Wagley home Tuesday morning while the two and one other small child were alone in the house with a single barrel shot gun. The father testified at the inquest that he and his wife were outside the house when they heard the report of a gun. They ran into the house and found the small child dying on a bed with its head shot through by the charge from the gun which the father had left standing at the head of the bed. There are eight children in the family besides the one shot. The children had been permitted to play with the gun that caused the death of the child and the mother corroborated the father’s testimony. Jul 12, 1922

Tuesday evening at 8:30 p.m. Dr. A. E. Prince of the First Baptist Church united Miss Verdie May Garrison and Vernia H. Dungey in marriage in their new home, 1005 North Monroe Street. The ceremony was witnessed by the bride’s father and sister, A. M. Garrison and Miss Myrtie Garrison and Orlen E. Mangum. The groom is a prominent Marion plasterer and had built and furnished the new home for his bride where the ceremony was performed. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Garrison. She was formerly a Marion school teacher but recently she had been working in the Wallace store on North Market Street. Jul 12, 1922

Marriage Licenses

V. H. Dungey, Marion                  29

Verdie Garrison, Marion               29

J. C. Lattimer, Herrin                   21

Ella M Black, Carterville               18      Jul 12, 1922

Spillertown   Clifford Young and Miss Edith Owens of near here gave their friends a surprise when they were quietly united in marriage at the home of George Gilly near Creal Springs. Mr. Young is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Young and is a fireman at Slogo Mine. His bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Owens. They will make their home at present with the bride’s parents.  Jul 12, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stovers and son have been visiting the latter’s mother at Christopher for the past week.  Jul 12, 1922

Mrs. Harry Howell and children, Leo and Christina and Gordon Davis of Herrin motored to the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Pressley Sunday and spent the day. July 12, 1922

Holly Ferguson and son, Jewell, have gone to Centralia where he is having Jewel’s eyes treated. Jul 12, 1922

Arnold View  Fred Beasley, Verna Venus, Charles and S. M. Tanner are working on the hard road near West Frankfort. July 12, 1922

Charles Miller is peddling apples for C. C Cline.  Jul 12, 1922

Oscar Boyd and Freeman Arnold have been engaged in sowing cowpeas for the past few days.  Jul 12, 1922

Clifford Price of Carterville, route 3, was in Marion Thursday looking for his son, Herman Price who wandered from his home on Wednesday afternoon. Herman, who was 23 years of age on July 11, has been in ill health for some time, having spent four years in the state hospital at Anna, where he received mental treatment. He had, however, been home for the past ten months and was feeling about as well as usual. He disappeared about one o’clock Wednesday, heading toward the bottoms, but was later seen on the hard road and was thought to have headed for Marion. The young man is smooth shaven, has red curly hair, blue eyes and is about 5 feet 6 inches high and weighs about 140 pounds. He often talks to himself and laughs to himself. When he left, he was wearing a pair of blue bib overalls that had just been washed, an old blue shirt and a dark cap. He had on a pair of work shoes that had an inch cut near the big toe on the right foot. Anyone seeing the young man or knows where he is should telephone Clifford Price by calling the Carterville central. Jul 13, 1922

Delbert James Mescher was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mescher of 625 North Harper Street at 1 a.m. Thursday and died at 6 a.m. This was the first child of the family. Because of the serious condition of the mother the little child was buried at 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon in Maplewood Cemetery, with a short service by Dr. J. W. Cummins^–. Jul 13, 1922

Mouser’s Store   Delbert Wilfong and wife and children of Carterville visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt Sunday. Jul 13, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Onstatt and son, Hartwell Cloud, visited with his father, Sam Onstatt Sunday.  Jul 13, 1922

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Cambria   On Thursday of last week Mrs. Nora Haug took her daughter Miss Jennie, who has been suffering with heart trouble for a year of more, to the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Haug and Miss Ruth accompanied them. About 4 p.m. on Friday Miss Jennie passed away, aged 20 years and 7 months. The body was brought from St. Louis to the Storme Undertaking Parlor Saturday night to prepare for burial and on Sunday afternoon was taken to her home near the M. E. Church and lay in state during the rest of the day. On Monday morning the family left by early train for Xenia, Illinois to lay her beside her father, Rev E J. Haug, who passed away early in the year. Jul 13, 1922

Granted Divorces In Circuit Court Judge D. T. Hartwell granted divorces in circuit court Wednesday in the following cases:

Lulu Purdue vs. J. D. Purdue

M. E. Harry vs. J. D. Harry

J. A. Bledsoe vs. Irene Bledsoe

C. G. Lindsey vs. Jennie Lindsey   Jul 13, 1922

Mary Ann Urban of Bush has filed a petition for divorce in the Williamson County Circuit Court and asks a decree and alimony from Matt Urban whom she married here in 1913 and from whom she separated three days later. The parties are about the same age and Mary claims cruelty and that her husband refused to furnish her with food although he was running a store at Ledford at the time they were married. He now conducts a store at West Frankfort. Matt and Mary were residents of Ledford, Saline County, when wedded, but procured their license and were married in Williamson County. Upon making out his answer and cross bill, Matt was unable to tell his attorney the maiden name of his wife, nor could he tell her first name until he had been told by a friend that it was Mary. In Mary’s bill for divorce and all money she charges Matt with extreme and repeated cruelty, but he in his cross-bill charges her with adultery and desertion. Jul 14, 1922

Mary Helen Lewis, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Lewis died at 1 p.m. Thursday. The little girl was born March 14, 1921 and at the time of her death was 1 year and 4 months of age. At the time of birth of the child Mr. and Mrs. Lewis lived in Owensboro, Kentucky and moved to Marion about 8 months ago. One sister, Anna Louise, aged four months survives with the parents. Funeral services held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Owensboro. Jul 14, 1922

Miss Minnie Pearl Watson died on Thursday evening at 9:15 o’clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Watson of 916 East Main Street. The funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at tire home. Miss Watson was born in Marion February 13, 1900 and at the time of her death was 22 years and 5 months of age. She had attended the public schools of Marion and was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Besides the parents, three brothers, Claud Watson of East Jackson Street, Robert, aged 17 and Bernie aged 11 all at home and two sisters, Mabel aged 9 and Dortha aged 7 also survive. Following the funeral services at the home the body will be taken to Creal Springs, the old family home where burial will be made in Creal Springs Cemetery. Jul 14, 1922

Marion friends have just learned of the marriage of Cecil Wolf to Miss Mabel Stilley, which occurred at 5 p.m. on July 2, at Wickliffe, Kentucky. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Artemacy Stilley of East Reeves Street and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Wolf of South Mechanic Street. He is employed at his father’s tailor shop on east Main Street. Jul 14, 1922

Death at 7 p.m. Thursday claimed Guy B. Hudgens after a valiant effort to save his life. Hudgens was shot on Wednesday afternoon, June 21st during the riots near here and since that time has lingered between life and death. Hudgens was born at Pulleys Mill on September 17, 1886, the son of John B. and Anna B. McInturff Hudgens. His mother died soon after his birth. At the time of his death, he was 35 years, 9 months and 26 days of age. Besides his father he is survived by one brother, Earl Hudgens of St. Louis and one sister, Mrs. W. W. Kirk of Joppa and the following half brothers and sisters, Arbie Hudgens, Valgene Hudgens, Jack Hudgens, K. Hudgens, Mrs. Everett Thornton and Miss Emma Hudgens, all of Goreville. One other brother died in infancy. For twenty years he had lived in Montana where he was married about ten years ago. His wife died in March 1920 and he returned to this county in May of that year, taking his six-year-old daughter, Juanita to the home of his sister at Joppa and she is raising the girl. He was an employee of the West Virginia Mine, but in Montana had been in the cattle business. Mr. Hudgens lived at the West Virginia Mine so as to be near his work, but spent considerable time in Marion with Egbert Hudgens on North Market Street. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Fountain Church. Interment at Fountain Cemetery. Jul 14, 1922

Joseph C. Latimer of Herrin and Miss Ella May Black of Carterville were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at the Christian Church. The groom is a Herrin miner and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Latimer. The bride is the daughter of John and Geneva Black Of Carterville. They will make their home in Herrin. Jul 14, 1922

Escoe Phelps, age 18, was arrested Friday night upon complaint of R.P. Morris who alleged that Phelps eloped with his daughter, Pearl J. Morris, aged 14, Friday going to Harrisburg where the two gave their ages as 21 and 18 and secured a marriage license. They were married in Harco according to the daughter. Young Phelps escaped from the police and is still at large. The father of the girl appeared in police court Saturday morning and requested that the two be dealt with according to the law. He sought to have the marriage annulled, but was told that since the two were not of age the marriage was void. Having misrepresented their ages, the two are liable to a charge of perjury. Phelps was arrested Friday and brought to the city jail. When they reached the jail, the prisoner sprang from the car and took to his heels. This is the second time Phelps, who has quite a police record, has escaped. The first time was about a year ago when he was arrested in connection with the theft of some automobile tires. Jul 16, 1922

Arnold View   Love played a part the other day in our community when Raymond McGuire, aged 16 and Lucille Klope, age 16 quietly jingled the matrimonial bell. Jul 16, 1922

Auda Beasley and Walter Williams and wife motored to Walter Beasley’s Sunday. Mrs. Beasley is confined to her bed with the fever. Jul 16, 1922

The body of Mrs. Thomas Troutman of Carbondale who died Saturday night arrived in Marion at noon Sunday and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted at the grave. Mrs. Troutman is survived by her husband, one daughter and one son. She was a sister of John Allen of Marion and Lans Allen of near Crab Orchard. She was 49 years of age at the time of her death. Jul 17, 1922

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Chancery Notice   Bill for Divorce—Frank Welch vs. Hallie Welch Jul 17, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jack are parents of a son, Carl Samuel Jack, Jr. who arrived at 8:15 a.m. July 17th, weight 8 pounds. Jul 17, 1922

Robert Maxwell, aged 83, died at the County Farm Monday night. The body was brought to Marion Tuesday morning and then taken to Herrin by relatives. Burial will probably be made in Carterville Cemetery beside his wife who died several years ago. Mr. Maxwell in former years had been a miner, being one of. the early miners at the old Burr shaft in the west part of the county and at the time of his death was still a member of the U.M. W. of A. He had lived at the county farm for the past seven years. He is survived by, four sons all of whom live near Freeman Spur. Jul 18, 1922

Peter Mule, Johnston City barber, died at his home in Johnston City Monday night, the cause of death being undetermined by the coroner’s jury. The deceased was 40 years of age and is survived by a widow and two children. According to his wife, Mule had never had any serious illness. She said that he took a small drink of peppermint before going to bed Monday night and a few minutes later she discovered that he was dying. A physician was called, but the man was already dead when he arrived. Jul 18, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd G. Lewis of South Mechanic Street are the proud parents of a 9 1/2 pound boy who arrived at their home Monday morning at 5 o’clock. The little one has been named James Edward. He is the third child and third boy of the family. Jul 18, 1922

Leander Ferrell, aged lifelong resident of Williamson County, fell dead at his home near Stonefort Monday. The funeral services were held at Fairview Church at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning followed by interment in the cemetery near the Ferrell home place where Mr. Ferrell was born and spent most of his life. Leander Ferrell was born in Williamson County November 22, 1841 and at the time of his death was 80 years, 5 months and 25 days of age. He was the son of George and Laura Ferrell. About 60 years ago he was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary Wright, sister of F. M. Wright of Marion, who preceded him in death about 12 years ago. To this union 12 children were born of whom the following survive: Mrs. Pete Brian, Carterville; Mrs. James Henshaw, Madill, Oklahoma; Mrs. Addie Spencer of Mounds, III.; Mrs. Frances Allen of Moline, Ill.; Grover Ferrell of Marion; Jackson Ferrell with whom Mr. Ferrell made his home and Mrs. Walter Tanner of Palzo. Two children, Lee Ferrell and Mrs. Will Nelson preceded him in death. Jul 19, 1922

Funeral services for Mrs. J. L. Allen who died Monday morning conduced at the home on North Van Buren Stret Tuesday afternoon. The Royal Neighbors and Rebekah Lodges of which Mrs. Allen was a member took part in the funeral services. Burial was made in the Odd Fellow Cemetery. Jul 19, 1922

Mrs. E. T. Durbin of Marion and Mrs. Joe Vick of Carterville are in Superior, Wisconsin at the bedside of their sister, Mrs. Effie Gehring who is very low following an operation. Jul 20, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morris and son, Robert, were in DuQuoin Thursday where they attended the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Frank Schleper. Mrs. Schleper died in St. Louis on Sunday where she had been operated on for the removal of a tumor. She is survived by her husband and two children. Jul 20, 1922

Marriage Licenses         

Andrew Lukitis, West Frankfort    27

Anna Dalensky, Johnston City      21

C. Domonski, Herrin                    37

Alice Korwaski, St. Louis              31

Jesse Jones, Marion                    32

Jennie Newbern, Marion              22     Jul 20, 1922  

Announcements have just been received in Marion from Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fish telling of the arrival at their home of a daughter on July 4th Norma Lucilla Fish is the name of the little one, who weighed 3 pounds and 10 ounces. The mother was formerly Miss Ruby Miner of Sesser, while the father was a former Marion boy. Jul 20, 1922

Southern   Floyd Meense visited his sister, Mrs. Ine Roberts. Jul 20, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Duco Montgomery are the proud parents of a baby boy. The little one has been named William Raymond. July 20, 1922

James McCormick is suffering from typhoid fever. July 20, 1922

Basco Ollis was the lowest bidder of remodeling Good Hope School house and mowing off the lawn. July 20, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dean spent Monday with their parents of Marion, Mr. and Mrs. John Dean and Mr. and Mrs. George Ollis. July 20, 1922

Friends and relatives of the Norman family will gather at the fairgrounds on Sunday, August 13th for the annual family reunion and celebration of the 99th birthday of Mrs. Susan Norman. Mrs. Norman was born in Smith County, Tennessee on August 12, 1823 and will next year reach the century mark. She is unusually active for a woman of her age and the annual reunion is a big event that she looks forward to with considerable interest. She has lived in this county since November 3, 1843 and has seen the county grow and prosper. She has three children living in Marion, K. L. Norman, J. H. Norman and Mrs. M. H. Groves. Jul 21, 1922

The jury in the case of Earl Cundiff for murder reached a verdict about 11:30 Thursday night finding the defendant guilty with a penalty of 14 years in the penitentiary. Cundiff is the third man sentenced to the penitentiary for the murder of Charles Amotti, Freeman Spur postmaster last October when a gambling house there was raided and burned. Amotti was passing in his automobile when he was shot and killed. Ed alias “Long Shot” Jarvis and “Big Bill” Vanzandt pled guilty when the trial was first called and were sentenced to 35 years with solitary confinement on each anniversary of their crime. Jul 21, 1922

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Wilson County, Tennessee in 1841 and when one year old moved to Missouri. When two years old, his parents moved to Illinois settling north of Creal Springs, where Edwin was raised. When 21 years old, in August 1862 he volunteered for services in the Civil War and entered Company H, 81st Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He took part in the siege and battle of Vicksburg. Later he served as a member of the army of occupation at Memphis, Tenn. in June 1864 while combating larger forces at Guntown, near Memphis; he was taken as a prisoner and was held for five months in Andersonville Prison. Later he entered a parole camp at St. Louis, Mo., and was finally discharged at Springfield, Ill. in May 1865. He was married in December 1865 to Miss Rachel Ford and seven children were born to that union, four of whom survive with the widow. These are Elijah Atwood of Creal Springs; Mrs. Sarah Smith of Alto Pass; Dr. Abel Atwood of Wooster, Mississippi and Mrs. Ada Turner of Cairo. T. Y. Atwood of Marion is a brother and Mrs. Sarah White of Williford and Mrs. Nancy Teague of Texas are sisters. Jul 21, 1922

John Owen Taylor was born in Johnson County August 13, 1857. He died at home at White Ash July 19, 1922, aged 69 years, 11 months and 6 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Creal May 29, 1875 and to this union six children were born, of which three has gone with their mother in death. Mr. Taylor was united in marriage to Miss Mary Street who survives him. Twelve children were born to this union, three having preceded him in death. He professed faith in Christ at the age of 15 years and united with the Mt. Pleasant Church in Johnson County. He leaves a wife, twelve children, three sisters and five brothers. The funeral services were conducted at the home of the deceased Thursday afternoon, July 20th by Rev. R. 0. Allen. Interment at the Herrin Cemetery. Jul 21, 1922

Ado Jackson and James Groves, Central Illinois Public Service Co. employees were injured Friday afternoon when a pole broke at the Henderson-Wallace Mine where they were at work. They were working on a new pole stringing wire when it snapped off in the center. They were strapped to the pole and thrown down onto a pile of scrap metal. Groves was the more seriously injured. Jul 21, 1922

Squire Gaithen Emery of Scottsboro died Saturday morning following a serious illness of several days. The funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the home. Gaithen Emery was born near New Burnside in Johnson County June 13, 1875 and at the time of his death was aged 47 years, 1 month and 9 days. He was married to Susan 0. Cox of New Burnside September 16, 1895. He had been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Ozark for 11 years. The deceased is survived by the following children: Delbert Emery of Marion, Ernest, Eula, Clarence, George, Franklin and Walter, all at home. The following brothers survive: Willis Emery and Mike Emery of Vienna and Aze Emery of Johnston City and the following half-brothers: Oscar of Kentucky, Berse of Herrin, Robert of Marion and Noles of Herrin. Five half-sisters also survive as follows; Mrs. Fred Curley of Marion, Mrs. Edd Cook of Herrin, Mrs. Oscar Smith and Mrs. Cora McRoy of Marion and Nora Emery at home.  Jul 22, 1922

Friday afternoon Otis Williams turned the first spade full of earth for his new store building to be erected at the corner of North Market and Jackson Streets. The building is to be rushed to completion and will be ready for occupancy about the middle of October. Jul 22, 1922

The J. B. Morray Hardware Store, largest hardware store in Creal Springs, was robbed and later set on fire by the robbers Saturday about 2 a.m. The robbers escaped in an automobile, the belief of Mr. Morray, owner. Jul 22, 1922

Funeral services for Mrs. Callie Turner, wife of Wesley Turner of 306 West Cline Street who died Friday were held at the home Saturday morning at the Pentecost Church of which Mrs. Turner was a member. Mrs. Turner was born in Arkansas March 25, 1888 and had been a resident of the state for the past 17 years. She was 34 years, 3- months and 26 days of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of^*John and Mary Anderson Bell. Mrs. Turner was married twice, one son, Clover Sims, age 16 of the first marriage lives in Harrisburg with his father. She was married the second time to Wesley Turner six years ago in Marion. Two half-brothers, Andrew Singleton and Toby Gosnell also survive her death. Jul 22, 1922

Miss Mary Lasley and Joe Martin recently surprised their families and friends when telling about their marriage that took place January 1, 1922 in the First Baptist Church at Belleville on January 1, 1922. Rev. Martin performed the ceremony. The bride is the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lasley of East Boulevard and an accomplished young lady. She is a graduate of Marion Township High School and has attended four summer terms at the S.I.N.U. at Carbondale. She was a teacher in the Marion public schools last year and has a school for the coming term. She is now attending the S.I.N.U. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Martin of West Main Street and is also a graduate of the M.T.H.S. and has attended the University of Illinois at Urbana. For the past two years he has been employed as a bookkeeper at the Duncan-Baker Hardware and Furniture Stores. During the World War he served two years in the navy, receiving an honorable discharge in 1919. They will begin housekeeping at the close of the summer school term at Carbondale and make Marion their home. Mrs. Martin expects to teach this year. Jul 22, 1922

Mrs. Mary E. Sullivan, widow of Thomas J. Sullivan, who died 16 years ago, passed away at her home near Thompsonville at 6 o’clock Friday evening after an illness which has lasted quite a while and was aggravated by her age of more than 78 years. Deceased was born near Norris City on February 29, 1844 and had the unique experience of having a birthday anniversary but once in four years. When she was married, she moved to a farm near Thompsonville where she lived up to the time of her death. She was the mother of seven children the eldest being E. G. Sullivan of Marion who died three years ago while the youngest child is also from Marion, Mrs. William Wohlwend. The six living children were William Sulilvan of West Frankfort, M. A. Sullivan of Vergennes, 0. P. Sullivan of Galatia, D. J. Sullivan and Mrs. William Manis of Benton and Mrs. William Wohlwend of Marion. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and one sister and two half-brothers. The latter are Mrs. Sarah Sullivan and Lewis and John Forester. The funeral services will be held at the Mt. Aetna M.E. Church near her home north of Thompsonville. Interment will be in the Mt. Aetna Cemetery. Jul 22, 1922

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Ralph Caughpy, colored, was stabbed and killed at Dewmaine Saturday by George McCrary colored, who is now in the county jail having been held to await the action of the grand jury. The trouble between the two men started at the home of Ruby Fisher where Caughpy held McCrary while the woman beat him in the face with a glass tumbler. Caughpy took McCrary out of the house. McCrary later went to the home of his uncle, Frank Michaux where the killing took place. Michaux told the coroner’s jury that McCrary’s face and shirt were covered with blood when he came to his home. McCrary went through Michaux’s house into the back yard where he met Caughphy who came in the yard from the back. McCrary hit Caughphy and knocked him down. McCrary accused Caughphy of holding him while the woman had hit him in the face and Caughphy protested that he did it to prevent his hitting the woman. After a struggle, McCrary succeeded in getting his knife out of his pocket. The witness said that he did not see McCrary stab his opponent but when Caughphy broke and ran he had a knife wound in his back between the shoulder blades. Caughphy ran from the house and fell dead. He did not have a weapon of any sort in his possession. McCrary was arrested by officers who found him in the loft of the home of Frank Michaux, his uncle. Jul 24, 1922

Mrs. S. S. Burns passed away at her home at 1000 East McKinley Street at 5:30 a.m. Sunday after a four-week illness. Death was caused by a complication of diseases; Mrs. Burns having suffered from heart trouble for some time. Mrs. Senie Burns was born May 11, 1868 and was 54 years, 3 months and 13 days of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ingram of Saline County. She was married over 30 years ago to Sherman S. Burns, who survives her. Two children born to this union preceded their mother in death. Mrs. Burns had been a resident of this county for the past 36 years. She was a member of the Zion Church at Corinth. Besides her husband Mrs. Burns is survived by one brother, George Ingram of Hardin County and two sisters, Mrs. Molly Miller of Booneville, Ind. and Mrs. Ida Gibbs of Missouri. The funeral services held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the First M. E Church. Burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Jul 24, 1922

Mrs. Clara Alberta Norman, wife of Earl Norman, 208 West College Street, died Saturday afternoon at 3:50 p.m. from heart trouble. Mrs. Norman was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert McNail and was born at Ashley, Illinois on December 9, 1891 and at the time of death was 31 years of age. She was united in marriage with Mr. Norman about ten years ago and they have one son, Albert Norman, nine years old, who is at home. The deceased was educated in the common and high schools of Marion and later attended Brown’s Business College, working as a stenographer for two years. She was a member of the Methodist Church, south. Funeral services Tuesday at the First Methodist Church. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Jul 24, 1922

William Alonzo Turner of North Monroe Street died Sunday night about 11:30 p.m. at the Creal Springs Sanitarium, after suffering for a long time from tuberculosis. The body was brought to Marion and funeral services will be held here. Mr. Turner was born in Williamson County on April 1, 1859 and at the time of death was 63 years, 3 months and 22 days of age. He was united in marriage with Miss Stella Mayhew on March 28, 1889 and five children were born to that union. Mrs. Turner and three of the children preceded the father and husband in death. Mrs. Floyd Travelstead and Lee Turner survive as do the following brothers and sisters, Hosea Turner, Jasper Turner, John Turner, Mrs. Ludie Arnold, Mrs. Lora Parks and Mrs. Lina Barnet all living near Marion and Mrs. Ella Hendrickson of Marmaduke, Arkansas. Jul 24, 1922

James Ferrel, colored, a mule feeder employed at Big Muddy Mine, died at his home at the mine Monday morning. Ferrel was about 60 years of age. The body will be shipped Tuesday to this former home in Spartanburg, South Carolina for burial. Jul 24, 1922

Robert Roland King was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert King of North Garfield Street Tuesday. This is the second child and first boy in the family. Jul 24, 1922

Marriage Licenses         

H. C. Swafford, Benton      30

Launa Tate, Benton           29

Charles Nosatti, Herrin      28

Teresa Grosi, Herrin           22     July 24, 1922

Chancery

Bill for Divorce—G. W. Bayless vs. Lucinda Bayless  July 24, 1922

Arnold View  Marion Motsinger and John Youngblood repaired their hay presses the other day and now are baling hay in first class, homespun style. July 24, 1922

Earl Parks of Stonefort visited with his brother, Si Parks Saturday night. July 24, 1922

Funeral services for William Alonzo Turner, who died at Creal Springs Sanitarium on Sunday, will be held on Wednesday morning at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Floud Travelstead on North State Street hard road at 9 a.m. Mrs. Ella Hendrickson of Marmaduke, Arkansas, sister of the deceased will arrive Tuesday night for the service. Jul 25, 1922

George Carter, son of H. T. Carter 201 East De Young Street, received notice on Monday that he had passed the state bar examination. Mr. Carter was not able to go away to school so he set to work reading law in all his spare time and became thoroughly posted on all branches of law and passed the examination with honors. Jul 25, 1922

The West Frankfort American tells of the death of John Stanley at Buckner on Sunday afternoon in a gun battle. The fight took place on the main street of the mining city during the middle of the afternoon and Bill Duncan, his son and a son-in-law were accused of the death. According to the American, Stanley drove past Duncan’s home in an automobile Sunday and was fired upon from the house Stanley got out of the automobile and returned the fire and Duncan then fired from behind a telephone pole. The cause of the trouble is not known. Stanley is well known in this county as John Strunk. He was implicated in the Nevile murder case. John Parsons, now serving time in the penitentiary, was looking for Strunk and friend and thinking they were in a house at Jeffrey mine, he fired into it, killing M.O. Neville, a 17 year old boy.  Jul 25, 1922

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James Fair, one of the best-known colored citizens of Williamson County and who for the past 18years has been employed at the Chicago & Big Muddy Clay Company, died at 10:30 Monday morning after an illness of several months. He was 60 years of age and came to this county from Spartanburg, S.C. Two years ago he made a visit to his old home where a sister still lives and on Wednesday evening his body will be taken to Spartanburg for interment. Mr. Fair was quiet and unassuming, honest and dependable, and was liked by all who knew him. He was an officer of the A.M.E. Church in Marion of which he had been a member for many years. He was president of the Colored Republican League Club of Marion and was state vice president of the Illinois Colored Republicans State League. When the celebration of Emancipation Day was held here in 1921, he was one of the leaders in making the arrangements. For years he has had charge of the mules at the Big Muddy Mine and came to the city each morning for the mail. Deceased is survived by his widow and one daughter. The funeral will be held at the home at Big Muddy at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning and the body will be taken to the old home in South Carolina leaving Marion over the C & E I at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Jul 25, 1922

Ms. Samantha Clarida, who died at her home on East Union Sunday, was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery Monday afternoon. The funeral was held at the First Baptist Church conducted by Dr. W. P. Throgmorton. Jul 25, 1922

Probate Court   Mrs. Florence Wallace, widow of Robert Wallace, deceased was appointed administratrix of the estate of Robert Wallace in probate court Tuesday upon the filing of a bond in sum of $15,000. July 25, 1922

Chancery Notice

Bill for Divorce—Mildred Amos vs. Herbert Amos Jul 25, 1922

Bill for Divorce—Georgia Brown vs. Major Brown  Jul 25, 1922

Bill for Divorce—G. W. Bayless vs. Lucinda Bayless  Jul 25, 1922

Creal Springs   Frank Camden and wife had the misfortune to lose their household goods by fire one night last week. They were away from home at the time and lost all. Jul 25, 1922

L. R. Simmons has been suffering old fashioned risings or carbuncles on his neck and face of late. He don’t enjoy it at all. Who would?  Jul 25, 1922

E.M. Kimmel, George Goddard and S. L. Chamness were among the number of farmers and fruit men from here to attend the Farm Bureau picnic at Guy Beauman’s near Tunnel Hill last Thursday. Jul 25, 1922

Fred Shoemaker, owner of the Orchard Hill herd of big boned Poland Chinas, shipped out a monster male pig Friday to parties in Peoria. The fellow who meets the pig at the depot may think it’s an elephant or something. He weighs more than eleven hundred pounds. Jul 25, 1922

Little Sybil Ludene, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson, was born August 16, 1921 and after the short space of 11 months and 5 days the spirit returned to God on Friday July 21, 1922. The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the residence and burial was made in the Donelson Cemetery. Jul 25, 1922

The funeral of Uncle Edwin Atwood was held on Sunday in the Baptist Church. A large crowd was present.  Jul 25, 1922

Herrin, July 26—The arrival of twin daughters at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Yuill on Monday afternoon has brought rejoicing at the home of the popular singer. The mother was formerly Mrs. Mayo Williams. July 25, 1922

Thomas Graves was arrested and taken into court and charged with assault. He pled guilty and was fined $9.40. Jul 26, 1922

The Williamson County boys accepted for the Citizens Military Training Camp will leave to begin their four weeks of military training.

Fred Tighman Hausman                         Elmer Otto Snyder

Mitchell Roscoe Grimes                          Jesse James Smith

James Clark Bruce                                 William Edward Myers

Walter Albert Johnson                           Virgil Robertson

William G. Stevenson                            Homer Marx Butler

John Wilbur Ayers                                Carl Armes

Dewey Brush                                        John McAllister

Claude Newman                                   Erskine Rich

Edd Reynolds                                       Cecil Spain

Kenneth Holland                                  Robert Mckinney

Lotus Choate                                       Arthur Groves

Walter Belcher                                     John Luke Johnson

Baker McAlpin                                      Ray Robinson

Among those accepted from other parts of the county are the following:

Russel Alger Wilson, Hurst                     Rober Lewis Perry, Creal Springs

James Hobart Dallis, Pittsburg                Hary Leon Ford, Hen-In

Monroe Cedric Burton, Herrin                 John William Tidwell, Pittsburg

Sheard Ballard, Carterville                      Paul William Miller, Herrin

Samuel R. Peyton, Creal Springs             Clarence E. Parsons, Herrin

Robert Lewis Perry, Creal Springs           Clarence E. Parsons, Herrin

Christopher 0. Jones, Creal Springs         Lloyd Andrew Elliott, Hurst

Thomas Willard Pone, Herrin                  Mark Laban Carter, Carterville

Elmer James Hastie, Carterville               Joe Baudino, Herrin

John Columbus Brown, Herrin                John Mitchell Hodges, Herrin

Donald Duff Kelley, Herrin                     July 26, 1922

Jean Binkley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Binkley, Sr. OF 1304 North State Street, died at 9:30 o’clock Wednesday morning at the home of his parents. Death was due to a tumor of the brain. Jean E. Binkley was born September 6, 1904 at Spillertown and at the time of his death was 17 years, 10 months and 20 days of age. Jean was a graduate of the Marion eighth grade and during the last term of school was a student in the second year of high school. He was an attendant at the First M.E. Sunday school. During his last year in school Jean was in very bad health, which interfered with his school duties. He was unable to continue school until the close of the term and seven weeks ago he was taken to a Chicago hospital for an operation for brain tumor. Besides his parents the young man is survived by one brother, Glen R. Binkley of East Main Street and two sisters Mrs. Hannah Jewell Hitchcock of Carbondale and Sarah Catherine age 3 at home. Funeral will be either Thursday or Friday with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Jul 26, 1922

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The will of Frank Impson, deceased, was being contested in circuit court before the Master in Chancery Leon Colp Wednesday. An attempt is being made to break the will upon the grounds that the deceased was of unsound mine at the time the will was made. Jul 26, 1922

George Thomas, colored, living in Gents addition near the ice plant died Wednesday morning. Jul 26, 1922

A five-pound boy was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rodgers of east Browning Street. This is the first child of the family and has been named Kennery Lee. The mother was formerly Miss Eula Norris and until a short time ago was employed with Charles Stone Company.  Jul 26, 1922

Mouser’s Store  Dr. R. B. Armstrong and wife and son, Kenneth of Memphis, Tenn. are visiting with their parents this week, Mr. and Mrs. A. Phemister and Mrs. Armstrong. They made the trip by motor. Jul 26, 1922

Mrs. Wayne Groves of Ozark is visiting with her sister, Mary Onstoff. Jul 26, 1922

Palzo  Jack Runel’s son came near dying Saturday night when he was bitten by a snake. He was rushed to Carrier Mills to a doctor and he is on the road to recovery now. Jul 26, 1922

John Boyd and wife, Marion Boyd and Roscoe Boyd and wife and Mrs. Ida Hall and daughter, Reda Hall have just returned from a few days visit in Missouri. Jul 26, 1922

An eight pound girl arrived about a week ago at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newton’s in Scottsboro. She has been named Joann. Jul 26, 1922

Clatterville  Ed Heaton was out to his farm Saturday looking after the threshing of his crop of rye. Jul 26, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Black of Dykersburg visited with relatives here Friday. Jul 26, 1922

Mrs. Levander Rushing, wife of one of the best-known citizens of Grassy Township, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Armstrong three miles beyond Mouser’s Store on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Rushing own the farm in Grassy, but on account of poor health they had been living with their daughter. She had suffered from a stroke of paralysis some time ago and another followed this week. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, John Rushing, and two daughters, Mrs. George Ogdon of Carterville and Mrs. Alice Armstrong. Lester Rushing of Marion is a grandson. The funeral will be held at Cottage Home at 11 a.m. Friday Jul 27, 1922

Pearl Smith, colored, appeared in county court Thursday morning before Judge W. F. Slater and pled guilty to a charge of having intoxicating liquor in his possession. He was fined $125 and costs. Jul 27, 1922

Oak Grove  Miss Minnie Camden of Pope County is visiting with her brother, Loren Camden for a few days. Jul 27, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowless were visiting with his parents Saturday and Sunday. Jul 27, 1922

Mrs. Ena Jane Finley and daughter, Fay of Arkansas are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Finley this week. Jul 27, 1922

Miss Clyda Camden and Early Schouchardt, Verus Holmes and Lowell Cox called on Miss Edith Loless Sunday evening. Jul 27, 1922

Samantha Caplinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson J. Caplinger, was born June 5, 1854 She entered into life eternal Sunday morning, July 23, 1922. Her age at death was 68 years, 1 month and 18 days. She was one of a family of 11 children, all of whom have passed over the river of death except one brother, Mr. S. C. Caplinger, who has made his home with her for several years. She was united in marriage with Mr. John Clarida March 9, 1893. Mr. Clarida passed away December 31, 1908. She was a good Christian woman, faithful in the discharge of her duties in the home, community and church. Funeral services were held from the First Baptist Church Monday afternoon conducted by Dr. A. E. Prince and Dr. W. P. Throgmorton. The body was laid to rest by the side of her husband in Rose Hill Cemetery. The pallbearers, nephews of the deceased were as follows: Guy Caplinger, Loyd Caplinger, L. 0. Caplinger, Ernest Winegarner, Frank Troutman and Loy Patton. The following nieces of the deceased were flower girls: Lillie Troutman, Lora Caplinger, Mary Catherine Caplinger, Olevia Troutman, Velma Troutman, Imogene Casey and Anna Mary Casey. Jul 27, 1922

Powder Plant  Mrs. Susan Parks is very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Leppold.  Jul 27, 1922

Mrs. J. H. Davis of Creal Springs has been spending a few days with her son, Ezra Davis and family. Jul 27, 1922

Miss Nella Pritchett of Williford visited with her aunt, Mrs. Fern Davis. Jul 27, 1922

Believe me, that white mule sure can kick, if you don’t believe me, just ask some of the “boys” around here. Jul 27, 1922

Herrin, July 28—Constable Caesar Cagle of this city raided the private dwelling of Pete Bocus of 716 South 17th Street Thursday noon. Mr. Cagle captured a 16 gallon still filled with corn mash, a 15-foot coil and a half a gallon of pure white corn whiskey. Constable Cagle lives within a block of the dwelling house and stated he could smell the whiskey from his back porch. The still was on a small laundry stove in the rear of the house and in full operation. Constable Cagle put the mule, still and man in his Ford and hauled them in to the city hall where the still and whiskey were locked up and Bocus was lodged in the city jail. Bocus is known as “Shorty” and is a coal miner. Jul 28, 1922

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Richard M. Robinson of Marion received a telegram stating that his son, Frank Robinson, has been killed in Kentucky, but Mr. Robinson says there is no truth in the statement that his son is dead. The message said that the dying man said his father lived in Saline County and as Mr. Robinson formerly lived there, the message was forwarded to him here. The unclaimed body has been shipped to Harrisburg said Mr. Robinson. July 28, 1922

Marriage Licenses        

F. Montelero, Johnston City        24

Carmelo Martelli, Johnston City   16

Sherman Tanner, Creal Springs   25

Lelia Smith, Creal Springs           17

Joe Daniels, Johnston City           21

Olga Letinis, Johnston City           19

Lloyd Norman, Marion                19

Alice Odgle, White Ash               18    Jul 28, 1922   

Mrs. Benton Byars and daughters, Misses Nellie and Edna, left for Harrisburg Thursday morning in response to a message telling of the serious injury of Mr. Byars received while driving at one of the races at the Harrisburg fair Wednesday. The horse, which Mr. Byars was driving fell and another horse ran over Mr. Byars breaking his lower jaw bone, three ribs and fracturing his skull. He was taken to the hospital and it was at first thought his injuries would prove fatal, but doctors now think that he may recover. He regained consciousness, but his condition is still very serious. His sons, Elwood and Walter left Wednesday evening for Harrisburg. Jul 28, 1922

Grand Jury  The list of those indicted by the grand jury and the charge made against them is as follows:

Joe Schafer, colored, bigamy

John Phalp, murder

Carrie Everetts, burglary and larceny

George Edwards, burglary and larceny

Logan Meadows, burglary and larceny

James Evertts, burglary and larceny

Estelle Hardcastle, burglary and larceny    Jul 29, 1922

Mildred Howard, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard injured her right eye Thursday when she struck it was a razor with which she was playing. Jul 29, 1922

Marriage Licenses        

R. H. Chrisman, Creal Springs               77

Mary F. Bradley, Farmington, Mo.         66

Ernesto Paoli, Herrin                           30

Gioconia Cargnonia, Herrin                   19   July 29, 1922

Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and Deputy al Richardson raided a house near Dewmaine Friday afternoon and arrested John Babbet on a charge of manufacturing intoxicating liquor. No still was found but the officers discovered between 300 and 400 gallons of corn mash, which they destroyed. Babbet was lodged in the county jail to await trial.  July 29, 1922

Reverend P. H. Hearn, prominent Methodist clergyman and one of the best-known preachers in Southern Illinois passed away at his home at Salem Sunday afternoon. He was fifty years of age and was born in this county. His wife, formerly Miss Carrie Baiar was also from this county having been raised near Johnston City. Besides his widow he is survived by four children, two others having died in infancy and one, Mrs. Mamie Blanchard of Tamaroa died a few years ago leaving three children Those living are Lennie Hearn of Ellensburg, Washington, Harley living near Salem, Carl of Salem and Lula of Tamaroa. E. W. Hearn of Marion is a brother and Mrs. John Boyd of Johnston City and Mrs. George Willard of Corinth are sisters, while Charles Hearn of Corinth and Alva Hearn of Johnston City are half-brothers and Mrs. Bert Greenwood of Johnston City is a half-sister. Funeral arrangements will await word from Lennie Hearn as to whether he can come home. {Funeral for Rev. P.H. Hearn was held Wednesday August 2nd at Salem}_Mrs. Brown was born in County Durham, England on November 30, 1861, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Conley and came to this country in 1886, moving to this county in 1897. She was united in marriage with John Drown in England June 27, 1883 and seven children were born to that union, but only one survives, Mrs. Cecil Donivan of Marion. Mrs. James Miller, another daughter died on October 18, 1918 and left one grandchild. The brothers and sisters who survive are William Conley in England, James Conley of Denver, Colo. and Mrs. William Johnson of Marion. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Marion and was active in the Pocahontas Lodge in this section and holds the state appointed post of Great Guard of the Forest in the Great Council of Illinois. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 at the home. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Jul 31, 1922

Mrs. Roscoe Parks of East College Street returned Saturday from Urbana where she has been taking the six weeks summer course in library training in the state university. Jul 31, 1922

A number of county boys are on their way to Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Michigan where they will spend the month of August in the training camp. Among the number who left Sunday night were Homer Butler and Clark Bruce. Homer Butler is a senior at the M.T.H.S. and has been an employee of the Republican-Leader as a carrier for several years. Clark Bruce is also a former Republican carrier. Jul 31, 1922

Alice May Gamblin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gamblin died at her home near New Virginia Mine on Sunday morning at 9:15. The child was one year, six months and 25 days of age at the time of her death, which was due to intestinal trouble. Funeral services were held at the home at 2 p.m. Monday with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Jul 31, 1922

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Cambria   Leo Lovel and Ovid Thomas left for Camp Custer Tuesday by automobile.  Jul 31, 1922

Mrs. Dollie Morgan and Mrs. Barber of California are visiting their sister, Mrs. Mary Brantley. Jul 31, 1922

May, Opal and Lucille Hesse are visiting their grandmother Hesse at Willisville. Jul 31, 1922  

Mrs. America Davis Is down from St. Louis keeping house for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lovel while they visit in St. Louis. Jul 31, 1922

The band boys are getting along very nicely under the leadership of Norman Beasley. Jul 31, 1922

All are wondering who will be our next postmaster as A. H. Hesse will give it up as soon as the successor is secured. Jul 31, 1922

James Mohan is still in Kansas and has been employed all the time. Glen Elkins and Earl Robinson who went with him, returned this week. Jul 31, 1922

August

Miss Elizabeth Herring, night operator at the telephone office, fell from the top of the stairs to the first floor at the L.M. Baker home on North Buchanan Street where she is staying, early Tuesday. She received some severe bruises and scratches. Aug 1, 1922

Carterville  Jake Ellington has purchased the Walter Rawett property on James Street. Aug 1, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. John Norton are the proud parents of a fine boy, their second child, but first son. Aug 1, 1922

Mrs. George Rushing passed away Wednesday at her home five miles south of town after suffering with paralysis for three years. She was near 70 years of age. Aug 1, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Chestley Sanders and children, Mildred, left last week for Tennessee to visit for a few days.  Aug 1, 1922

Marriage Licenses         

John Chew, Colp                        27

Grace Collins, Carbondale            18

Cecil Chitty, Carterville                19

Carrie Coleman, Carterville           30

Willis Beasley, West Frankfort      25

Beulah Smith, Thompsonville       18     Aug 1, 1922  

Arnold View  Grandpa Arnold shows much improvement over his past illness. He is now able to go about without the use of his cane.  Aug 1, 1922

Uncle Dad Smith has purchased the old Wright school house. A nifty new structure has been erected in its place. Aug 1, 1922

Bessie Doss has returned to her home in Stonefort after spending the summer with her aunt, Mrs. J. F. Parks. The little girl has spent the summer in joy and happiness. Aug 1, 1922

A nine-pound girl was born on Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vaughn of North Vicksburg Street. This is the third child of the family. One daughter died about a year ago. Aug 1, 1922

Mouser’s Store   Peach canning is all the gossip with the housewives this week. Aug 1, 1922

Those who attended the Deacon’s ordination Sunday at Crab Orchard and Center Churches were Edith Mouser, Lillie Stephens, Wilmuth McAnelly, Nellie Turner, Maggie McInturff, Mae Chamness, Orel Turner, Dewey Butts and Elbert McAnelly. Aug 1, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Oral Kelley of Herrin visited with his brother, Luther Kelley Sunday. Aug 1, 1922

Albert Perrine and wife of Crainville and Mr. Perrine’s sister of Oklahoma visited with their niece, Mrs. Luther Kelley Saturday. Aug 1, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Groves of Ozark are visiting with the latter’s father, Mr. Sam Onstatt and daughter, Mary. Aug 1, 1922

Gabrielville   Miss Edith Springhart who is sick is some better at this writing. Aug 1, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Lyman are the proud parents of an eight-pound boy. Aug 1, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Carter were in these parts Sunday visiting their young grandson. Aug 1, 1922

Misses Violet, Ena and Helen Connett spent Saturday night with their cousin, Estel Connet at Dykersburg. Aug 1, 1922

Friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Spiller near Johnston City Saturday to celebrate his 31st birthday. Aug 1, 1922

Creal Springs  Mrs. L. R. Simmons and son, Benjamin, are enjoying an extended visit with relatives in Seattle, Washington and points in Colorado. Aug 1, 1922

Creal Springs has a new marshal in the person of F. A. Swanner who has taken the place of John Eaton who resigned. Aug 1, 1922

Aunt Teen Dupont has been having a great deal of suffering with neuralgia the past few weeks. Aug 1, 1922

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George Kerley, wife and son Hubert near Simpson motored over for a day with relatives and to consult the sanitarium physicians in regard to the injuries sustained by Hubert who was recently kicked by a horse.  Aug 1, 1922

Spillertown   Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newton and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Newton Sunday. Aug 1, 1922

Mrs. Rolly Ferguson is sick at this time. Her son Jewell who is in the hospital having his eyes treated is somewhat improved.  Aug 1, 1922

Among those who visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Angles’ folks Sunday were Green Roberts and family, Clyde Angles and family and Alex Wheeler. Aug 1, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bethel and daughter of Marion visited his father, Charles Bethel Sunday. Aug 1, 1922

Tick Ridge  Mrs. Ed Gibbons and children of Crab Orchard spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Willis Pulley. Aug 1, 1922

Chester Baker and wife and children of Marion spent Sunday with his father, John Baker. Aug 1, 1922

Mrs. Amanda M. Russell, aged widow of 1407 North Logan Street, died Thursday at 4 a.m. As Amanda M. Felts she was born at Charleston, Tennessee on January 29, 1834. She was married to Wesley Yates about the year 1861 and he departed this life about 1867. To this union there was born three children, namely Ann, Laura, who preceded her in death and one son, N. S. Yates still remain and live at Bush. She then married Joseph Russell a year or two later and to them were born two children who still survive, namely: Mary C. Ozment and Frank Russell of Royalton. She was 88 years, 6 months and 4 days at the time of her death. She was a member of the Christian Church. The funeral was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Ozment at 10 o’clock with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. Aug 3, 1922

Mrs. Hannah Stewart received word just before noon Friday of the death of her son, Solomon Foster (colored), who died early Thursday in the Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver, Colo. as the result of being gassed while in service. Mr. Foster was born at St. Charles, Mo and was 32 years of age at the time of his death. During the World War he served with the 365th Machine Gun Company. He entrained April 29, 1918 from Cainp Grant and spent about 18 months overseas. He was gassed while in service and had never recovered. Besides the aged mother, Mrs. Hannah Stewart, he leaves one sister, Miss Lucenda Foster of New York City and one brother, Fred Foster of Marion. The body will be shipped to Marion and the funeral and burial will probably be at Locust Grove, east of Corinth. The American Legion will be asked to conduct the services. Aug 3, 1922

Virginia Pillow, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pillow of Thorne Place was injured when she was thrown from her bicycle on the concrete walk. Aug 3, 1922

Crab Orchard  Aunt Maude Peebles who has been suffering for quite a while with cancer is reported not getting along very well. Aug 3, 1922

Uncle John Fletcher of near Galatia visited with his daughter, Mrs. George Miller, over the weekend. Aug 3, 1922

Sam Motsinger has bought a mail box and hereafter will get his mail on Pittsburg Route 1. Aug 3, 1922

Joe Allen is moving to Pittsburg where he will dig coal this winter. Joe has been a farmer. and a good citizen of this community and we regret to see him leave. Aug 3, 1922  

John J. Ames of Johnston City was here Saturday night. We are reliably informed that he has been appointed Deputy U.S. Marshal with headquarters in East St. Louis. Aug 3, 1922

Bert Scobey of the firm of Hudgens and Scobey has received at telegram from his brother, County Clerk E. H. Scobey, saying that the second operation performed the first of the week was a success. Following his long illness, Mr. Scobey went to Superior, Wisconsin where he received treatment and has now had two operations on his nose. Aug 4, 1922

Miss Marie Campbell of Marion and Howard Flaugher of Aurora were united in marriage about 9:30 Thursday morning at the First Methodist Church in Benton. The ceremony was witnessed by the bride’s sisters, Mrs. Harry Holland and Mrs. Vinnie Conner, both of Marion. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Campbell and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver E Flaugher of Aurora. He is a civil engineer. Aug 4, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Charles F. Beck, Murphysboro                24

Mrs. Grace Beck, Murphysboro              21 (This couple was divorced this year and was remarried in Marion on Friday, August 4, 1922) Aug 4, 1922

Mrs. Nancy Stone, mother of Nathan L. Stone, living near Marion and Grandmother of Attorney George R. Stone of Marion, died Thursday night at the home of her son, W. R. Stone, three and one-half miles southwest of Galatia. Mrs. Stone was born and raised in this state, was 94 years old on February 6th of this year She has made her home on the farm near Galatia for the past 69 years and despite her age, was not confined to her bed until recently. The children who survive are W. R Stone, George Stone and Mrs. Riley Killman, who live near Galatia, Mrs. John L. Strickland who lives in Galatia, Mrs. Thomas Allen of Missouri and Nathan L. Stone of Marion. Mrs. W. C. Peplow of Decatur, sister of Attorney George Stone and granddaughter of the deceased, attended the funeral. Mrs. Stone was a life long member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Interment was at old Brushy Cemetery Saturday afternoon. Aug 5, 1922

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The body of Solomon Foster, who died from being gassed while serving with the 365th Machine Gun Company, arrived over the I.C. on Sunday evening and was taken to the Cash Undertaker Establishment and from there was taken to Locust Grove Cemetery, east of Corinth for interment at noon on Monday. Former comrades in the World War were pallbearers. Aug 7, 1922

Miss Muriel Sanders and George H. Schafale were married at the Evangelical Church at 7 o’clock Sunday morning, the ceremony being performed by the pastor, Rev. F. W. Bundy. Mr. and Mrs. John Abacher accompanied the couple who left for a honeymoon trip through the West after the ceremony. The groom is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Schafale. His bride is a graduate of M.T.H.S. and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sanders and both have lived in Williamson County all of their lives. Aug 7, 1922

Wendell Heaton of Marion who moved to this city a few months ago and who is the head of the Heaton Construction Co., and Miss Wanda Burt of West Frankfort were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hughes a little past midnight on Saturday so that the records show that it was a Sunday morning wedding. Aug 7, 1922

Miss Elsie Stevens and Milo Moore, both of Johnston City, were married at 9:30 Saturday morning by squire C.M. Parks in his office. Witnesses were Miss Nellie Moore, sister of the groom and Stanley Grant, also of Johnston City. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Stevens of Johnston City and the groom, a carpenter, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Moore. Aug 7, 1922

Chancery Notice  Bill for Divorce and Custody of Children—Georgia Brown vs. Major Brown Aug 7, 1922

Johnston City, August 8—A. Canedy, aged 57 years and married, employed for the past three years as clerk at the St. Louis Coal and Iron Company, died suddenly about eight o’clock Tuesday morning while assisting other employees of the company unload a car of boiler coal. C. L. Schroeder was working with him and his testimony shows that Mr. Canedy had shoveled possibly fifteen shovels of coal when he stopped to rest. Mr. Schroeder noticed the man began to fall and grabbed him. Dr. Clayton was summoned but Mr. Canedy was dead before the physician arrived. Aug 8, 1922

Mrs. Martha A. Postle of Chicago, formerly of Marion, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Oliver 4419 Indiana Avenue, Chicago after several months’ illness. Mrs. Postle was born March 25, 1861 at Durham City, England and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Appleton. She was the last of a large family of children. On November 10, 1883 she was married to John Postle and to this union two children, Lester Postle and Mrs. Lillian Oliver were born. Mrs. Postle came to America in 1886 and moved to Marion in 1906. Mrs. Postle was a member of the Easter Star Lodge of Marion. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 in the M.E. Church at Braceville. Interment in the Braceville-Gardner Cemetery.  Aug 8, 1922

Cambria   Leo Lovel, Ovid Thomas, Paul Howell are the boys at Camp Custer from here. Aug 8, 1922

After Mr. and Mrs. Fred Richart gave permission to clean up the woods in front of their farmhouse for a park the boys, big and little, went at the job of cleaning up the underbrush and burning up the leaves, trimming off the lower limbs of the trees and whitewashing the trees and now they are delighted with their nice shady place to play. Aug 8, 1922

Marriage Licenses        

Paul Gregory, Murphysboro        21

Lola Mitler, Carrier Mills              19

Mito Moore, Johnston City           26

Elsie Stevens, Johnston City       18

Bruno Codgrecco, Colp               29

Mary Curtis, Centerville              27

George H. Schafale, Marion        22

Muriel Sanders, Marion               19

Charlie Parritt, Herrin                 23

Jane Baines, Herrin                    38

Wendell C. Heaton, Marion         26

Wanda Burt, West Frankfort       20    Aug 8, 1922   

Mrs. J. M. Perry became the owner of the B.B. Confectionery, having purchased it from John McIntosh and Robert Boatright. The downstairs will be remodeled and decorated and made into an up-to-date tea room immediately after the county fair. Aug 8, 1922

At the library board meeting Monday evening Mrs. R. A. Parks was elected as librarian and Miss Harriet Goodall as assistant. They will take their positions on September Pt, at which time the resignation of Miss Vilda Beem becomes effective. Aug 8, 1922

Not being able to build a new court house in keeping with dignity of the county, the board of supervisors through their committee, are having the building redecorated and painters are now at work on the building. The offices, court room and halls are to be re-kalsomined and painted and will greatly improve the appearance. Aug 10, 1922

Carterville, August 9—Barnie Bond, the sixteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bond of Carterville, passed away at the Herrin Hospital Friday afternoon. He was operated on Friday morning for appendicitis. The funeral services were conducted from the home at Carterville Sunday afternoon. Interment occurred at the Oakwood Cemetery.  Aug 10, 1922

Herrin Notes  Mrs. John Tally returned to her home in Hudgens Friday after spending the past week visiting with her nephew, Emmett Perry and family. Aug 10, 1922

Mrs. Frey Pryor and children of Paducah, Ky. arrived Friday for a visit with Mrs. Pryor’s sister, Mrs. James Burton. Aug 10, 1922

Ralph Jones returned home Sunday from an extended visit at Rogers, Colorado and other Cities. Aug 10, 1922

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Pulleys Mill   Lowell Hicks has malaria fever. Those calling on Lowell Sunday were G. A. Goddard and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Curley and son, Miss Velma Henard, Mrs. Mary Goddard and daughter, Tressie, Mrs. Nola Stanley and son, Orland and little daughter, Geneva and Olen Parks and family. Aug 10, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Buford Howard, Johnston City                 18

Ollie Sanders, Johnston City                   19    (The license was issued with the consent of Mrs. Norah Howard, mother of the Groom)

Clifford Franklin, Marion                         24

Alma Stowers, Spillertown                      18    Aug 11, 1922

Herrin, August 11—Two Herrin homes were raided Thursday night and the warehouse in the basement of the city hall is richer by two good stills and a quantity of mash. The first house raided was that of Tony Wasnas on South 9th Street. The officers uncovered a 15-gallon still, 25 feet of copper coil, a barrel of raisin mash, a barrel of corn mash and 2 ¹/2 gallons of white mule. They found Mrs. Wasnas in the act of pouring white mule out of the window, but enough was captured for evidence. The next house was also on South 9th Street, but two doors from the Wasnas house. Here a twelve gallon still was taken, together with 15 feet of copper coil, a two-burner oil stove, a barrel of corn mash and half a gallon of white mule. Information about these offenders will be filed in the Federal Court at Eats St. Louis before Judge English. Aug 11, 1922

Fred Moulton, living 15 miles northeast of Marion in Corinth Township was sent to the state hospital at Anna where he will receive special treatment. Aug 11, 1922

Marriage Licenses         

George Popp, Johnston City         41

Amela Bright, Johnston City         40

Charles Andeson, Energy             23

Laura Davis, Scottsboro               17 (Issued with consent of Andy Davis, father of the bride)          Aug 11, 1922

Creal Springs   The oil drillers have abandoned the first well not having touched the desired lake of oil. The machinery has been moved a few yards further west on the same farm which belongs to Henry Kimmel. Aug 11, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ellis of Spillertown are the happy parents of a nine and three-quarter pound baby boy who arrived at their home early Thursday morning. This is their first child and he has been named Raymond T. Ellis. Aug 11, 1922

Marion friends just learned of the marriage of Miss Ruth Mercer and William Wallace, which occurred in Metropolis on August 3. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mercer of North Market Street. The groom is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace of North Market Street. The groom is a brother of Bruce Wallace and the bride is a sister of Mrs. Bruce Wallace of North Market Street, who were married about two years ago and for the present they are making their home with them. Aug 12, 1922

Dollie Jeanette Newman, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willilam Newman, was born December 10, 1906 near Makanda, Illinois and died Friday morning, August 11. She was converted about a year ago and baptized into the First Baptist Church of Cobden. She leaves to mourn her loss, her father, William Newman; sisters, Alice and Mamie and brother, Johnnie all at home; and Emmett of Makanda; Hartwell of East St. Louis; half-sisters, Mrs. Ruth Campbell of Marion and Mrs. Blanch Harper of East St. Louis. Her mother, Laura Newman, preceded her in death one year ago last April and her brother, Bailey, four years ago. Aug 12, 1922

An eight- and one-half pound boy, named Charles Earl Hogan, Jr. was ushered into this world at the Hogan home on North Market Street. This is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Anna McCoy. Aug 12, 1922

Floyd Bradley of Marion is a witness, held in connection with the recent murder of a man at McLeansboro. The final evening of the Hamilton County Fair will go down in history as the day when Francis Phipps, Carmi resident, was shot down and killed by two hold-up men. The murder happened at the lower southwest corner of the fairgrounds at about nine o’clock on the above date. Aug 12, 1922

Mrs. John Demanski, 420 South 9th Street, Herrin, is nearly frantic with grief over the disappearance of her husband whom she believes to be insane and who has disappeared. John Demanski is 45 years old and weighs 160 pounds. He has blue eyes, brown hair and is smooth shaven. He is Polish, but speaks fairly good English. He is tall and slender and at the time of he disappeared was wearing blue trousers, a dark coat, white shirt and brown oxfords. He left his home Wednesday night, August 9th and has not been heard from since. Aug 14, 1922

Leander Burnett of Crab Orchard died Sunday afternoon from heart failure. Mrs. Burnett was born near Crab Orchard on August 25 seventy-two years ago. He was the son of Thomas and Nancy Burnett and was a brother of J. W. Burnett of Marion and of Mrs. Rolla Corley of New Denison. Beside the widow, formerly Miss Cleo Ferrell, the following children survive: Mrs. John Kirk of Oklahoma, Dr. A. L. Burnett of Durango, Colorado, Ed Burnett of Atlanta, Iowa, Mrs. Ora Keever, of Salina, Kansas, Mrs. Lon Thompson and Miss Grace Burnett of Chicago, Tom Burnett at home and Mrs. Ethel Malkin of Parsons, Kansas.  Aug 14, 1922

Death at 11:45 claimed Clay Hartwell, 1611 West Main Street after several months of illness. Mr. Hartwell was born in Marion on November 10, 1865 and at the time of death was 56 years, 9 months and 3 days of age. He was united in marriage with Miss Louise Roberts in Marion on May 7, 1893 and she with four children survives. The children are Helen Hartwell and Webster Hartwell at home, Mary Hartwell at Tulsa, Oklahoma and Casey Hartwell of St. Louis, Mo. The brothers and sisters who survive are Abraham Hartwell of Marion, Andrew D. Hartwell of Fresno, California, Mrs. Edwin Barrow of Los Angeles, California and Mrs. Austin Chamness of La Junta, Colorado. A sister, Mrs. Sam Onstott died in 1918 and a brother, Webster died in 1918. Mr. Hartwell was educated in the Marion schools and later at the Normal. He enlisted in the army on August 25, 1888 as a private in Company H 13th Infantry and served until November 24, 1891, when he was discharged from his station at Fort Yates, North Dakota. For nine years after he was married, he lived on a farm southeast of Marion. He then moved to the present home in Marion and for twelve years engaged in mining. He was a member of miner’s local 1380, which will furnish the pallbearers for the funeral to be held Tuesday afternoon at the home. Interment will be at Lake Creek Cemetery. Aug 14, 1922

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Marriage Licenses         

Earl Smith, Johnston City             18

Bessie Sullins, Johnston City        18

Turner Gulledge, Marion Route 5  21

Flora Turner, Marion Route 5       17

J. A. Rapert, Corning Arkansas     49

Mrs. Effie Williams, Marion           40   Aug 14, 1922  

Mrs. Effie Williams became the bride of Joseph A. Rapert of Corning, Arkansas on Sunday at her home, 406 South Calumet Street. The couple will visit Arkansas for several weeks and then return to Marion where they will make their home. Aug 14, 1922

A seven-and-a-half-pound girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Batts, 712 North Harper Street on Tuesday morning. The young lady, the first child in the family, has been named Mary Louise for her two grandmothers. Mrs. Batts is doing nicely, but Mr. Batts had hardly recovered at press time. Aug 15, 1922

Miss Vivian Turnage and Clarence Logan, both of Marion, motored to Murphysboro Saturday afternoon and were married about five o’clock at the Baptist parsonage there. After they were married, they returned to Marion beginning housekeeping at 604 North Vicksburg Street where the groom had a home ready for the bride. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Turnage of Marion and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Crowell Logan of North Vicksburg Street. Aug 15, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Orel Norris, West Cherry Street, were severely burned Monday night in an unusual accident. Mr. Norris, who is a truck driver for the Mitchell Oil and Gas Company, was working on his truck at his home when a carbide lamp ignited some gasoline. He grabbed the can to throw it out of danger, just as Mrs. Norris, unknown to him, came out of the house. The burning gasoline set her clothes on fire and burned her arms and back severely. Mr. Norris grabbed a rug from the home and smothered the blaze but was badly burned about both arms and his left leg. While fighting the blaze he pushed his automobile out of the way so that it would not explode. Dr. H.D. Norris was called to dress the wounds. Both Mr. and Mrs. Norris are suffering a great deal to day. Aug 15, 1922

Carterville   Joe Franklin was overcome by gas Saturday afternoon y a leak in the gas pipe where he was working Dr. A. W. Springs was called and the pulmotor was used. Joe is getting along nicely now. Aug 16, 1922

Tobe Watson arrived in this city Saturday after spending a year in Florida. Aug 16, 1922

W. W. Bush is very ill at his home and James Street is suffering with tuberculosis. August 16, 1922

J. A. Lander has purchased the R. T Dorris property on North Division Street. Aug 16, 1922

John Demanski of Herrin, who disappeared from his home last Wednesday, was found in West Frankfort Tuesday and has been returned home. His condition is said to be somewhat improved to what it was at the time of his disappearance. Aug 16, 1922

Crab Orchard  Uncle Leander Burnett, one of our oldest citizens passed away Sunday afternoon, August 13, after a long illness. Aug 16, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Hill entertained for Sunday dinner the following, Mrs. Sarah Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrigan, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson and family, all of Spillertown, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Weeks and family of Marion. Aug 16, 1922

Uncle Billie Summerset is suffering from an attack of blood poisoning and is reported to be quite seriously ill. Aug 16, 1922

Creal Springs  The following teachers have been employed by the Creal Springs school board for the coming term: Supt. Prof. R. H. Wiliams of Tamaro- Prof. M. S. Franklin of West Frankfort – Curtis Jennings of Creal Springs – Albert Gifford of Creal Springs – Naomi Randolph of West Frankfort – Cloe Broadway of Creal Springs, Alice Creal of White Ash August 16, 1922

Guy Westbrook and family returned to their home in St. Louis after several days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Westbrook. Aug 16, 1922

Herrin Journal  Mrs. Nora E. Neber, beloved wife of Austin Neber, passed away at the family residence at 504 South 24th Street, Monday, August 14th. Funeral services were conducted from the home Thursday and interment occurred at the Herrin City Cemetery.  Aug 17, 1922

Miss Bernice Barber and Joseph A. Volk were united in marriage Wednesday at the court house. They were accompanied by his sister, Miss Louise Volk of Decatur and Frank White of Marion. The only other guest was Miss Alice Hudgens. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Chirst Akridge of 907 East Main Street. The groom is a carpenter of Decatur but has been working in Marion for several months. They will make their home on East Warder Street. Aug 16, 1922

Mrs. Mary L. Jackson died Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the home of her adopted daughter, Mrs. Brose Chamness, 1114 North State Street. Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hammond and was born at Cape Girardeau, Mo. on September 6, 1842. Within a few weeks she would have celebrated her 80th birthday. On September 12, 1869, she was united in marriage with W.H. Jackson and they had two children, Mrs. Mollie Henson of Murphysboro and Mrs. R. E. Harrington of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Brose Chamness is an adopted daughter and Mrs. Charles Sherretz and Mrs. John Luckow of Marion are grandchildren. Captain W. A. Hammond of St. Louis, Mo. is a brother. Aug 17, 1922

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The second annual reunion of the Clarida family will be held on Sunday, September 10th at Pleasant Grove Church. The officers of the reunion association are Sam Clarida, president and M. N. Swan, secretary-treasurer. The committee in charge of the reunion plans is composed of Moody Clarida and Sam Clarida of Marion R.F.D. and Charles Caple of Carrier Mills. There will be an all day meeting with a big basket dinner at the noon hour. Aug 17, 1922

A marriage licenses was issued Thursday in Murphysboro to Noah S. Bond, aged 23, and Miss Ruth Ray, aged 20, both of Pittsburg. Aug 18, 1922

William Gallagher, one of the best citizens of Marion and Williamson County, died at his home on West Union Street at 6:00 o’clock Friday morning at the age of 67 years, nine months and seven days. Mr. Gallagher was the son of Bartley and Mary E. Gallagher. He was born near Columbus, Ohio on November 11, 1854. When he was two years of age his parents moved to Olney, Illinois. In 1871 the family moved to Marion, Illinois where his father established the furniture and lumber business. Upon the death of his father in 1880, William in company with J. M. Aikman took charge of the business, which has continued under Mr. Gallagher’s management for over forty-two years. He was the oldest active business man in Marion. Mr. Gallagher was married to Miss Florence Sanders in 1888. To this union, two children were born, Charles Otis and Clyde Emmerson, both of whom are now living in Marion. A few years after the death of his first wife he was married to Miss Mary Jones, his present wife who survives him. Besides the immediate family one sister, Mrs. J.M. Aikman, of South Market Street, Marion and one brother, E. Gallagher of Hereford, Texas survive. One sister, Mrs. Mollie Gallagher Schofield of Mendota, Illinois passed away a few years ago. Mr. Gallagher was a member of the First M.E. Church. “Billy” as he was affectionately known was a great favorite among all his associates and friends. Aug 18, 1922

Creal Springs, August 18—The Old Soldiers and Sailors Reunion is growing with interest daily. The registration at noon on Thursday showed 80 Civil War veterans present. There are two Spanish -American War veterans and fourteen World War veterans registered. August 18, 1922

Three Marion boys were among the 142 C.M.T.C. students decorated for skill in marksmanship at Camp Custer by Brigadier General Moseley, camp commander when the 3,000 students in training there were reviewed Tuesday afternoon by the commander of his staff. Reed F. Comeens, Clark Bruce and Ray Robinson, all of Marion were awarded medals. Aug 18, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Vincenzo Martelli, Johnston City             44

Vita Feratella, Marion                            54   Aug 18, 1922

A ten-pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Starrick, West Frankfort, formerly of Marion. This is the second child of the family and first boy. Mrs. C. W. Starrick of Marion, mother of Mrs. Starrick, is visiting there and making acquaintance with her new grandson. The mother was formerly Miss. M. Howerton of Creal Springs. Aug 18, 1922

Marion friends just learned of the marriage of Miss Hilda Gill and Roscoe Sliger, which occurred in Vincennes, Indiana the latter part of June. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Euna Gill of South Holland Street. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Sliger of South Court Street. He was formerly a carrier boy for the Marion Daily Republican and for the past few years has been employed in Chicago. They will make their home there. Aug 19, 1922

Mrs. Oswald Jones received a telegram Friday telling of the arrival of a seven- and three-quarter pound daughter at the home of her daughter, Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Howard of Scranton, Pa. This is the second child and second daughter. Mrs. Howard was formerly Miss Elizabeth Jones. Aug 19, 1922

Charlie Riggo and Joe Piazzo are held in the county jail for action by the grand jury, and for investigation in connection with the death of John Sala, cousin of Piazzo. Coroner McCown was called to the Italian store on West Main Street Sunday evening and was told that young Sala, who has only been in the county about a year, had killed himself. Sala was about 24 years old, born in Italy, single and had been engaged as a miner at Number Three Mine before the strike. He slept in the rear of the Piazzo store and the two men held, also slept there. Aug 21, 1922

Miss Lulu Wise and Paul Childers were married at 8:30 Saturday evening at the home of Rev and Mrs. A.M. Stickney, Rev Stickney officiating. The bride is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Wise of West Cherry Street and is a dainty and loveable young lady. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Childers of Carterville, but has spent most of his time in Marion. He is a brother to Mrs. Earl Knight of East Boulevard. For the present they will make their home with the bride’s parents. Aug 21, 1922

The funeral of the late William Gallagher was held at the residence at 202 West Main Street at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Aug 22, 1922

Arey Bradford, colored, was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace and having and selling intoxicating liquor. He is now boarding with the county. Aug 22, 1922

Mouser’s Store   Mr. and Mrs. Clay Jackson moved to Marion last week where he will take up public work. Aug 22, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Hugg are parents of a fine baby boy, the little one being named Lawrence Edward.  Aug 22, 1922

The body of Mrs. Arthur Lear of Herrin passed through Marion Wednesday enroute to Paducah, where funeral and burial will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Lear had been ill for several days and died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday. Besides her husband she leaves four children, the youngest one being only four months old. The body was accompanied by the family with Mrs. Clark Miles and Mrs. George Taylor, both of Herrin and Mrs. Lena Summerville of Paducah, who has been visiting at the Lear home for a few days. Aug 23, 1922

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Herrin, August 23—Attorney E. N. Bowen was elected judge of the Herrin city court at the election on Tuesday in a contest with four tickets in the field. His plurality over Judge R. T. Cook was 73. Aug 23, 1922

Powder Plant   Carl Boner, late of the U.S. Navy, is spending a few days as the guest of his sister, Mrs. Arley Atnip. Aug 23, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Leppold of Bainbridge spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Ezra Davis and family. Aug 23, 1922

Wilford Margraves, Robert Purdy and Paul Donihoo `flivered’ over to Herrin and attend the Holy Roller meeting. Aug 23, 1922

Mrs. L. Gudder and daughter, Miss Anna Ruth, left at noon Wednesday for St. Louis to attend the wedding of Mrs. Gudder’s sister, Miss Gertrude Tober to Max Bookman, which will be solemnized Sunday, August 27th. They were accompanied to St. Louis by Mrs. Gudder’s niece, Miss Selma Tober, who has been spending the last three weeks with them here. From St. Louis, Mrs. Gudder and daughter will go to Springfield and will be guests on September 3 at the wedding of her niece, Miss Sylvia Strum and Attorney Sam White both of Springfield. Aug 23, 1922

Chancery

Bill for Divorce—W. E. Major vs. Della Major  Aug 23, 1922

Bill to Annul Marriage—Ellie Havart vs. Ella Havart  Aug 23, 1922

Bill for Divorce and Custody of Child—Carrie E. Monroe vs. Clarence E. Monroe Aug 23, 1922

Thomas Jefferson Roberts, well known Williamson County citizen, died at the hospital at Anna at 9:15 Monday evening, August 21. Deceased was born near Marion on December 22, 1864 and at the time of his death was aged 57 years, 7 months and 30 days. He is survived by his widow and eleven children. The funeral was held at the Hampton Free Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon with interment in Hampton Cemetery. Aug 24, 1922

Herrin Journal  Miss Mary Lama Sullinger, the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Sullinger, passed away at the Herrin Hospital early this morning after undergoing an operation yesterday. Miss Sulilnger was born in Marion, Kentucky and moved to Herrin when she was 19 years of age. She received employment at the Herrin Supply Company in the grocery department and later accepted a position at the Fowler Grocery Store. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Funeral services will be conducted form the First Christian Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. S.F.Spainhower. Interment will occur at the Herrin City Cemetery. Miss Sullinger was 25 years of age.   Aug 24, 1922

Frederick Rick one of the oldest citizens of Herrin, passed away Wednesday evening at 8:15 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louis Brenner at 217 South Park Avenue. Mr. Rick was 89 years, 10 months and 27 days of age. Mr. Rick was a former resident of Metropolis, Illinois, coming to Herrin a number of years ago where he made his home with his children. The funeral services were held in Metropolis this morning at 11:00 from the English Lutheran Church and interment occurred in that city. Mr. Rick is survived by three living children, all residents of Herrin. They are, George Rick of South 17th Street, Mrs. Emma Wheeler and Mrs. Maggie Brenner of South Park Avenue, one grandson, Carl Rick and one granddaughter, Mrs. Emma Pope, also survives. Aug 24, 1922

Clatterville   Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Motsinger were reunion attendants at Creal Springs the past week. Aug 24, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Leamon Curtner picked chicken bones with Ezra Carter Sunday. Aug 24, 1922

Ed Sims of Tick Ridge was transporting powder over our thoroughfares Tuesday. Aug 24, 1922

Jesse Graves went over to Marion Monday and bought a new heater for the school house. Aug 24, 1922

Marriage Licenses

William Kerrigan, Herrin     20

Pearl Davis, Carterville       18

Earl Malcolm, Creal Springs 21

Mary Wolf, Marion             18      Aug 24, 1922

The remains of Squire George D. Miller were laid to rest on Thursday afternoon, following fitting services at the home on East Main Street. The pall bearers were Judge W. 0. Potter, John Reid, J. Fowler, J. C. B. Smith, L. A. Colp and George Stone. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Aug 25, 1922

A. E. Brown sold his grocery on North Market Street to G. J. Frick and on Friday the Brown stock was being moved to the Frick store on West Boulevard. A farm owned by Mr. Frick was part of the consideration Aug 25, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Walter Frenz, Carterville                       27

Stella Berry, Carterville                         22    Aug 25, 1922

Funeral services for Mrs. May Madeline Adams Blevins, wife of Jessie Blevins of West Main Street will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Goddard Chapel. Mrs. Blevins was born December 19, 1898 at Mt. Vernon, Illinois and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Adams, now of Metropolis, and died August 24th at 11:15 after fourteen months illness. She was married on January 31, 1919 to Jesse Blevins of Marion and to this union one child, Mary Lucille, was born. She is now seventeen months old. Mrs. Blevins was a member of the Baptist Church of Metropolis. Besides her husband and baby, she leaves her father, W. A. Adams of Metropolis, one brother, Carl Adams of Marion, a sister Mrs. Katherine Wilson of Phoenix, Arizona, two half-sisters, Mrs. Ben Miller of Kankakee and Evelyn at home and one half-brother Jay Adams, also at home. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery. Aug 26, 1922

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Mrs. John Mowery, mother of Mrs. J. C. Peeler of Marion, passed away Thursday evening after a long illness caused by a general breakdown and old age. She was 77 years old at the time of her death. She leaves two sons, H. E. Mowery and Roy Mowery both of Cypress, with whom she had been living for some time and Mrs. J. C. Peeler of Marion and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at eleven o’clock at Cypress and burial was in the family cemetery at West End near there. Aug 26, 1922

William Benjamin Lamasters, better known to everyone as “Ben” Lamaster, died suddenly at his home on East Main Street at 4:15 a.m. Monday, August 28th. He had been in his usual health which was not rugged but yet where he was not supposed to be in any serious condition. On Sunday evening he went to the fairgrounds to attend the camp meeting and after returning home sat up till midnight. Deceased was born two miles north west of Marion on November 25, 1867 and was a son of George W. and Matilda Lamaster. He was married to Miss Gussie Hendrickson, who with their son, Ben L. Lamaster, and his aged mother survives him. He is also survived by one sister and three brothers. These are Mrs. Mary Ellen Chamness and George Lamaster of R.F.D. 6 Marion, H.P. Lamaster of Herrin and Monroe Lamaster of Marion. Funeral services will be held from the home at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Aug 28, 1922

Special Grand Jury To Hear Herrin Evidence

The special grand jury, which was called to investigate evidence as to the riot near Herrin on June 22 at which time nineteen were killed, was convened at 11 o’clock on Monday, and after being instructed by Judge D T. Hartwell began the hearing of evidence. The following is a list of 26 men who were summoned to act as the special grand jury by Special Deputies H. T. Carter and Don J. Goodall:

Charlles Rogers, Henry Beeker, Albert Bandy, Rolla H. Clark, James M. Cronin, Henry W. Davidson, John Stewart, Charlie Bridges, J. W. Clarida, M. H. Coonts, John Evetts, Curtis Harris, Amos Burns, William H. Kimmel, George Knobelock, Philip Fluck, Robert E. Copher, Robert H. Pentecost, Willilam R. Miller, Caleb Jackson, Mart Collins, John L. Rushing, John Edmonds, T. P. Russell, George W. Painter, Thomas J. Russell.

Of the above R. E. Copeland, W. Clarida, George Knobloch and George W. Onter were excused and Ben Westbrook was added to complete the panel of 23. John Stewart of Corinth Township was named as the foreman. He is a farmer and former school teacher and a man of much ability. Aug 28, 1922

Little Edward Cash, son of Noel Powell Cash and Zella Adams Cash, was born on Monday, August 28 and an hour later the little life went out. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon with interment at Creal Springs. The family home is at 1006 South Madison Street. Aug 28, 1922

Marriage Licenses

M.E. Hinchliff, Bush                              29

Carry Hinchcliff, Bush                            19    Aug 28, 1922

Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the study of the First Baptist Church, Miss Helen Parks became the bride of Charles R. Beasley. Attending the couple was Miss Laura Hamlet and L. E. Smothers. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Park of South Future Street. The groom is an enterprising young farmer of Stonefort Township. Aug 28, 1922

Miss Elsie Hudgens has been employed by the high school board of Cobden to take charge of the department of Economics in their school. Aug 28, 1922

Mrs. E. A. Dabbs received a telegram from San Antonio, Texas telling of the death of her sister, Mrs. Sam Dunaway of Houston, Texas who died Monday afternoon at 2:30 after several months’ illness. Mrs. Dunaway was at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ed Bacon of San Antonio at the time of her death and although had been ill for some time her condition was not considered serious and the news of her death comes as a shock to her relatives and friends here. On account of Mrs. Dabbs’ illness she will not go to Texas for the funeral. Aug 29, 1922

Marriage Licenses

James Ames, Marion                            28

Winnie Johns, Denison                          29

Earl Miller, Clifford                                21

Eda Harper, Clifford                              17

Charles R. Beasley, Stonefort                23

Helen Parks, Marion                              19

Earl West, Thompsonville R.R.               27

Gertrude Bangs, Pittsburg                     29     Aug 29, 1922

Miss Alice Hudgens left Monday for Peoria where she accepted a position as teacher in the Reynolds school of music and will also take a complete teacher’s course. Aug 29, 1922

The body of Mrs. Sam Dunaway of Ft. Worth, Texas, who died Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ed Bacon of San Antonio, will be shipped to Marion for burial. The body is expected to arrive Thursday evening and will be taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. E. A. Dabbs. Mr. Dunaway and Mrs. Bacon will accompany the body. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Oakley of 405 North Washington Street, Marion. Mrs. R. E. Bannin of Danville, Illinois, another sister, is now here. Aug 29, 1922

Death at 4:45 p.m. claimed Mrs. Della Graves Kennedy, wife of William T. Kennedy, living east of Crab Orchard. Mrs. Kennedy was born May 16, 45 years ago in this county and spent all her life here. She was united in marriage with Mr. Kennedy in this county on October 3, 1903 and the husband and three sons survive. The children are Waldo, aged 20, Chester, aged 16 and Moody aged 10, all at home. She was the daughter of Hugh and Henrietta Turner Graves and her mother, survives. Mrs. Henrietta Graves now lives at Marmaduke, Arkansas with her other children. Mrs. Kennedy’s father has been dead for twelve years. The brothers and sisters who survive are Johnny Graves and Mrs. Segel Dallis, living east of Crab Orchard and Charlie, Ollie, Gusco and Lucille Graves and Mrs. Walter White of Marmaduke, Arkansas. Mrs. Graves was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Pittsburg. She was a fine wife and mother and loved by all. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Coal Bank Church at 2 p.m. Interment was at the Coal Bank Cemetery. Aug 30, 1922

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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis returned home Tuesday evening after their trip in the west and northwest. They spent five weeks in movie land at Los Angeles where they took an apartment. While there they became close friends of Snub Pollard, Tom Mix, Hoot Gibson and others famous in the film world. Aug 30, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. 0.P. Brown, daughter Audrey and son Maurice of Oklahoma City, arrived in Marion Tuesday for a visit with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Elbert True of North Monroe Street. They made the trip in their Ford touring car, camping at the different tourists camping grounds at night. Aug 30, 1922

Friends learned of the marriage of Mrs. Eva Hearn and R. P. Jacobs, which occurred in Mt. Vernon, Indiana last Sunday. The bride has been connected with Mrs. Maude Scobey in the Bonnet Art Shop and the groom is employed with Tony Maroni. They will make their home at 203 East Mitchell Street. Aug 30, 1922

Carterville  Miss Dollie Maria Downs of near Crab Orchard spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Ethel Shaw and family. Aug 30, 1922

Charles Bushe is erecting a new bungalow on North Division Street. Aug 30, 1922

Mrs. R. T. Dorris has purchased property in Marion and will move to same in the near future. Aug 30, 1922

Jake Ellingon, who purchased the Walter Rowell property on James Street, moved to same last week. Aug 30, 1922

John Stalker is suffering with typhoid fever. Aug 30, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Allen ofEast Moline are spending the week with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Allen. Aug 30, 1922

Mrs. Childa Gale, arrived home Friday after spending a month with relatives in Battle Creek, Michigan. Aug 30, 1922

Arnold View  Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parton are moving to Paulton. Aug 30, 1922

Ab White has been hauling mine Marion Boyd and wife are planning to move back to Marion. Aug 30, 1922

Rufus Tanner has been erecting a front porch to Walter Isam’s residence. Aug 30, 1922

Palzo   Uncle Jim Wright, an old soldier, died Friday, August 25, 1922 at the age of 82 years. Uncle Jim was a soldier in the Civil War. He has been living by himself for several years as his wife passed away several years ago. Burial was made at Simmons Cemetery near Creal Springs. Aug 30, 1922

Everybody is glad and happy to hear the mine whistles again as everyone wants work. Aug 30, 1922

Lon McGuire of St. Louis has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Mary Ivy. This is his first visit to his sister since 1917. Aug 30, 1922

Marion Boyd, mayor of Palzo, moved to Marion Sunday. Aug 30, 1922

Mrs. Emma Hindman of West Main Street and A. C. Helms of near Carterville were married at Crab Orchard Wednesday evening, Rev. Lyman Davis performing the ceremony. The bride has been engaged in paper hanging. The groom is a farmer and owns a farm near Carterville. For the present they will make their home at the former home of the bride on West Main Street. Aug 31, 1922

Otis Clark Surrenders To The Grand Jury Otis Clark, 35, the first man to be indicted by the Williamson County grand jury, investigating the recent riot, heard that he was wanted for murder and came to Marion and surrendered himself to the attorneys for the United Mine Workers.

Clark is a farmer and miner, living now at Goreville and is well known and liked. He is married and has five children. He made no statement to anyone after being arrested, but the attorneys for the miners say that Clark was in McLeansboro at the funeral of his mother and has just returned when he heard of the indictment, so came here without delay, in order to surrender himself.

President Farrington of the Illinois Miners appeared and asked that bail be fixed, but Attorney General Brundage refused to permit it, as the prisoner is charged with murder. He was temporarily left in charge of a deputy sheriff at the miners’ attorneys’ office in the Marion State and savings Bank building.

Late Wednesday afternoon, the special grand jury, which is investigating the Southern Illinois Coal Mine riot went into open court with Judge Hartwell on the bench and only a few citizens present, and returned its first indictment, after only two and a half days of deliberation and investigation.

The identity of the man indicted was withheld by request, but it was intimidated that he was charged with the killing of Superintendent C.K. McDowell and that the reason for returning the indictment now was the fact that he was trying to sell his household goods I order to flee. The identity of the accused man was to be given out as soon as the arrest was made.

With the exception of the fact that an indictment was returned the work of the grand jury was routine on Wednesday. Many miners were examined and some had poor memories, but on the whole, the evidence gathered was said to be very liable and satisfactory. Aug 31, 1922

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Robert Thomas Moore, living nine miles south of Marion, died from cancer of the stomach at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at his home. Mr. Moore was born in this county on December 6, 1853 and has lived here all of his life. He was united in marriage with Samantha Roberts on November 18, 1896 and she with six children survives. The children are, Mrs. Lucy Ward of Goreville, Mabel Moore, John Moore, Howard Moore, Hubert Moore and Heber Moore, at home. Two grandchildren, Ollie May and Kenneth Ward of Goreville also survive as do the following brothers and sisters, I. C. Moore of West Frankfort; William Moore of Arkansas; Mrs. Susan Horns of Anna and Mrs. Emma Crain of Carterville. Mr. Moore was a member of the Free Baptist Church at Harrisburg. Funeral services were held on Friday at Boner Church, south of Wet Frankfort. Sept 1, 1922

Marriage Licenses  

Clyde Weaver, West Frankfort  30

Minnie Aldrich, Benton                31

Gus Praege, Irvington                 26

Amby Tackett, Herrin                  19

A. C. Helms, Marion                    60

Emma Hind Man, Marion             57

Bunice Tyner, Marion                  22

Mrs. Monnie Tyner, Marion          21

I. Duley, Marion                         39

Irenia Kelley, Marion                   27

E. L. Tate, Weaver                      21

Edith Cox, Herrin                        24    Sept 1, 1922

Miners To Seek Injunction

Springfield, Sept. 2—Injunction proceedings against the Illinois operators to force a reduction in coal prices will be taken in court here on Tuesday. John J. Watt, secretary of sub-district No. 4 of the U.M.W. of A. announced today. The union officials will ask the public and large coal users to join them in taking legal action.  Sept 2, 1922

Powder Plant  Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sturtsman visited with their son, Mr. James Sturtsman and wife Monday. Sept 2, 1922

Mrs. Ed Lyspold spent Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. Ezra Davis. Sept 2, 1922

Mrs. Ezra Davis and children visited in Marion with her brother-in-law and family, R. C. Davis of West White Street. Sept 2, 1922

Mrs. Berry of Reeds spent Saturday night and Sunday with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Renda L. Meyers. Sept 2, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Delmar Simmons, Johnston City            27

Hattie Reno, Creal Springs                    19

C. P. Vincent, Clifford                           27

Amelia Hickman, Pulaski                       22

Clifford Hamilton, Herrin                       23

Alton Farmer, Crainville                        20    Sept 2, 1922

Chancery  Bill to Foreclose Mortgage—Citizens Bank vs. Sarah Venus, Hosea Venus, Verni Venus, Ava Parks, Lillie Beasley, May Colp, Hattie Harvey, David Venus and R. M. Camden, Admr. of the estate of J. N. Venus, deceased. Sept 2, 1922

Otis Clark, the first one to be indicted, is still in the jail. His wife and family spent Labor Day with him in his cell and on Tuesday his brother, Walter Clark, of Goreville was in Marion visiting with him and arranging to give bond if that is allowed by the court. Sept 3, 1922

William Dearing, son of John Dearing, 1011 North Court Street, was operated upon this morning and had two bones removed from his left foot. He is afflicted with erysipelas. The operation was successful. Sept 3, 1922

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Pulley, of South Duncan Street, on Saturday morning a 10 1/2 pound boy. This is the fifth child and third boy. Sept 3, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Clifford Hamilton, Herrin              23

Afton Farmer, Crainville               20

Frank Karnoskit, E. St. Louis        21

Esther Phillips, Carterville            18

Ralph Burrell, Marion                   28

Guthrie Barnard, Marion              20

John Mcanelly, Marion                 21

Gladys J. Manning, Carterville      17  (The bride had consent of her father, W. E. Manning).  Sept 5, 1922

Miss Vilda Bean who has been librarian at the Marion Carnegie Library for the past year, departed Tuesday morning for Ottawa, her former home where she has again assumed charge of the large library there. Mrs. Roscoe Parks took over the work as librarian in Marion last Friday. Sept 5, 1922

Lee Perry, Charles Clark and Junior Pritchett were arrested and charged with being drunk and they were locked up in the county jail. They later appeared before George Pritchett and paid fines. Sept 5, 1922

John Gilmore was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Al Richardson of Herrin on Tuesday and lodged in the county jail Gilmore is held on a charge of rape for officers in Madison County. Sept 6, 1922

Tuesday morning Carmelo Minnella, 23-year-old Italian youth, was electrocuted at Henderson-Wallace Mine. Minnella was born in Italy, but his mother and three brothers live here. He was single and had been rooming here on West White Street. His brother in St. Louis arrived Tuesday evening and two other brothers were expected on Wednesday. The mother lives in St. Louis. The funeral services will be held at the home where he boarded on Thursday and interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery.  Sept 6, 1922

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Marriage Licenses

Rayburn A. Alexander, Crainville              19  (Issued with the consent of A. A. Alexander)

Moe Harper, Crainville                            19

James 0. Springs, Herrin                        21

Dollie May Lohman, Evansville                 19   Sept 6, 1922

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Tom Agers of Herrin on charge of violating the Mann Act. A warrant is also issued for the arrest of John and Emil Moroni of Johnston City for having intoxicating liquor in their possession, contrary to law. At the trials of Jim Johnson of Colp, Tony Warner of Herrin and Stanley Kusner of Herrin for violation of the liquor laws, the evidence was not sufficient to hold the men to the federal court and these were discharged. Sept 7, 1922

Ralph Burrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Burrell, residing on Roosevelt Street was married Saturday to Miss Guthrie Barnard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Barnard of Marion, Illinois. The newlyweds came to this city Sunday morning and were the guests of the groom’s parents over Sunday. They will leave for Chicago this evening where they will make their home. Linton Daily Citizen Sept 7, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Natale Decleehi, Herrin                           28

Adele Cattaneo, Herrin                           21

George Wright, Herrin                            25

Edith Mary Alexander, Crainville              19

P. A. Richardson, Chicago                       16

Lillian M Burklad, Chicago                       25      Sept 7, 1922

Creal Springs   Miss Ada Webb left Thursday for Chicago where she will be employed in the Dunning Hospital. Sept 7, 1922

Odell Randolph went to St. Louis recently and joined the U.S. Army. He is in the infantry and stationed at Jefferson Barracks for the present. Sept 7, 1922

L. L. Mcintyre and family have moved into the Randolph property on South Line Street. Sept 7, 1922

Word was received in Marion Thursday telling of the death of Mrs. Amanda Williford, wife of John B. Williford and formerly of Marion. She died at her home in Downey, California and it is expected that the funeral will be held there, although the first telegram did not state. Mrs. Williford lived here for many years and was a sister of Mrs. J. M. Burkhart, W. J. Spiller and Mrs. George W. Young. She was one of ten children. She has been in ill health for some time and the death was not wholly unexpected. She was a member of the Christian Church. Mrs. Williford had five children, who with the husband survive. All are living at Downey now, although they were born in Marion. The sons are Hogan and Webster Williford, and the daughters are Susan, Mrs. Sadie Reed and Mrs. Maude Dillinger. At the time of death, she was seventy-six years old. Sept 7, 1922

Fifty-Eight Now Under Indictment for Riots

Before recessing Friday afternoon, Foreman John Stewart and his full panel of jurors came into open court and returned fourteen more bills, carrying with it indictments bringing the total number of indicted up to fifty-eight.

Indictments for conspiracy and for rioting were returned in one of the indictments and States Attorney Delos Duty states that any of those indicted on that charge alone will be released on one thousand dollars bond.

The third partial report of the special grand jury investigating the Lester Strip Mine riot, carried with it 21 additional names, making a total of 58 now under indictment for murder or other crimes.

Judge D. T. Hartwell, after the grand jury was dismissed, told the reporters that the new indictments were re-grouping and re-indictments of the same men, returned on Thursday with the exception of one indictment which carried with it the names of 58 men who were indicted on one count for rioting and on another count for conspiracy to kill Howard Hoffman, Robert Anderson, John Shoemaker, Thomas Fleming, Sherman Holdman, William Cairns, William O’Reilly, Ernest Renard, Frank Schmidt, Ray M. Lennon, Allen Findley, Ed Rose, Ignas Ribinis, Joseph O’rour and Claude K. McDowell (part of these were killed and a portion survived the riot).

Judge Hartwell also stated that the fifty-eight indicted were those already indicted for murder and the following twenty one other individuals:

Gerald Bernard                           One Hastings (first name unknown)

Simon Hiller                               Fred Cooper (Kuepper)

Nobel Bell                                  Lee Herron

Charles Hancock Ernie Craig

William Travelstead V. R. Wilson

Henry Skelcher Bill Gulledge

Giles Holley William Sellers

Darby Babbington One Brookhouse (First Name Unknown)

Sam Catone Jessie Childers

Orrie Kirby Earl Baxter

Bill Clander

The grand jury before adjourning, called a Republican reporter into the room and explained their intention to complete the investigation if as Mr. KimmeL said, “it take until Christmas.” Attorney General Brundage said that full credit was due the jurors for their efficient work. These jurors had been prompt every day and none of them had evaded one minute of service. Sept 9, 1922

Fred McCough surrendered Saturday morning. William Travelstead also surrendered Saturday morning on the conspiracy indictment, but he will probably be released upon a thousand-dollar bond soon. Sept 9, 1922

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Charles Cagle was in Marion Saturday enroute to Herrin to identify a prisoner held in the city jail there on two holdup charges. On Thursday night, shortly after midnight, while Cagle was waiting for his family to meet him in their automobile, two men walked up and with a revolver against Cagle’s ribs, marched him up an alley and took away $16.34, a watch and revolver. Sept 9, 1922

Marriage Licenses

William H.M. McGinnis, Marion               55

Mrs. Martha Eubanks, Marion                 51

George H. Bogart, Pittsburg                  51

Mrs. Rose Merrow, New Burnside           53    Sept 9, 1922

Among those from Marion who left for college were Miss Ruth Mitchell to Albuquerque, New Mexico where she will enter musical college; Miss Lillian Applegate to Columbia, Missouri to continue her studies at Christian college and Max Laird to Lafayette, Indian for his third year in Perdue University, where he is taking a civil engineer course. Sept 11, 1922

Marriage Licenses

James M. Stearns, Carrier Mills 23

Irene Russell, Stonefort 19 Sept 11, 1922

New Burnside—Bert Stephens of Marion and son-in-law of J. P. McMahan, disappeared over two weeks ago and all efforts to find or hear from him have failed so far. It is feared he has been foully dealt with, as he had been drinking some. He was last seen near the swimming pond at Marion and two or three drowned persons at different places were examined but were not him. Sept 11, 1922

Mrs. and Mrs. Sam Stocks of 1003 North Logan Street are announcing the arrival of a daughter, Dorothy Elizabeth, on September 9th. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Julia Miller. Sept 11, 1922

Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Deputy Sheriff S. E. Storme 1506 West Main Street, in honor of the double celebration of the fortieth birthday of Mr. Storme and his twin brother, A. E. Storme, the Herrin undertaker, as well as the seventeenth wedding anniversary for S. E. Storme. Sept 12, 1922

On Tuesday afternoon the relatives of Mrs. Almari C. Reynolds of North Market Street, better known as “Grandma Reynolds” gathered at her home and celebrated her 81st birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Drew Reynolds, Mesdames X Davis, F.G. Davis and Erwin Singler of Pittsburg, Misses Deana Stanley, Nellie Reynolds, Edith and Lorene Reynolds and August Brown, Messrs. Frank and Ed Reynolds. Sept 12, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Aud Ivy, Marion                                   24

Lela Simmons, Creal Springs                 18     Sept 12, 1922

Mrs. John Pulley received a message from Savannah, Missouri Wednesday telling there was very little chance for the recovery of Mrs. Ada Boyd, widow of John M. Boyd, who is in the sanitarium of Dr. Michael in that city. Mrs. Boyd is suffering from cancer and has been in the sanitarium for about a month. Her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. George Willard of Thompsonville are with her. Sept 14, 1922

Among the marriage licenses issued at Benton this week was a license for the marriage of L. E. Shreve, 22, and Victoria Kellegren, 21, both of Marion. Sept 14, 1922

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William Galbraith, Johnston City            25

Miss Ida Roth, Johnston City                 16     Sept 14, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Dewey Foster, Perks                             21

Mary Isom, Perks                                 19

Oscar Murrey, Carbondale                     32

Minnie Martin, Carbondale                     32

William R. Jones, Johnston City             31

Margaret Armitage, Johnston City          27

J. T. Threlkeld, Benton                         36

Katherine Webb, Benton                       26

Charley Caracer, Goreville                     21

Ida Thornton, Buncombe                       18      Sept 16, 1922

Miss Marie Davis and Lloyd Likens motored to Benton last Thursday evening and were married at 9 o’clock by a justice of the peace. They were accompanied by Marshall Walker of Marion. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Davis of East DeYoung Street. The groom has been employed for the past year with the Holland Furnace Company. They are making their home at 203 West College Street.   Sept 18, 1922

Herrin, Sept. 8—Coroner McCown held an inquest here to ascertain the cause of the death of Lloyd Crane. The coroner’s jury reached the decision that death was due to being accidentally run over by pit cars in Number Five Taylor Coal Co. Mine in Franklin County, while at his regular employment. Sept 18, 1922

Mrs. Jeanie Crewdon Lay, wife of Thomas Lay of South Duncan Street, who has suffered for some time with cancer of liver, passed away Sunday evening at 7:40. She was born at Elizabethtown on March 28, 1854 and died September 17, 1922, at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 19 days. She was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Crewdon. She was married to Thomas Lay May 1, 1878, and to this union three children were born, P. C. Lay of Johnston City, C. L. Lay of Spokane, Washington and Mrs. Mabel Cox of Johnston City, all who survive. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. G. L. Threlkeld of Hampton, Ky. and Mrs. 0. F. Hoffman of Orlando, Fla. Three brothers have preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from the home and burial will be in the annex to Rose Hill Cemetery. Sept 18, 1922

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On Sunday Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and deputies cleaned out a large portion of the jail by transferring convicted prisoners to the state penitentiary. Eleven prisoners in all were transferred and eleven are left, besides the 27 men indicted in connection with the Lester Mine riot. This makes a total of 33 still in the jail. Those taken to the penitentiary at Menard were:

Joe Schafer of Carterville indefinite sentence for bigamy

John Henry Stover – colored, of Co1p 35 years for murder

William Houston- colored, of East St. Louis, indefinite sentence for burglary & larceny

Moulton Graves – colored of East St. Louis, indefinite sentence for burglary & larceny

Connie Edwards -of Marion, indefinite sentence for burglary and larceny

George Edwards -of Marion, indefinite sentence for burglary and larceny

“Skinny” Stucker -of Herrin, indefinite sentence for robbery

Charles Willialmson- of Herrin, 14 years for murder of Albert Blevins

Eddie Zimmerman -of Carterville, indefinite sentence for burglary & larceny

Millie Edwards -of Colp to the penitentiary at Joliet – indefinite sentence for burglary and larceny. Sept 18, 1922

Funeral services for H. W. Norman were held Sunday afternoon at Davis Prairie Church conducted by Rev. W. P. Throgmorton and burial was in the church yard there. Sept 18, 1922

A baby appeared at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oldham Paisley on Tuesday morning and little Betty Jane was down town at noon happy in telling of the arrival of her little sister. The baby weighed seven and a half pounds and is the second child and second daughter. Sept 19, 1922

Hon. R. R. Fowler, former states attorney of Williamson County, has been named by the governor to fill the vacancy of the office of judge of the Marion City Court, which came through the resignation of Judge W. 0. Potter. Sept 19, 1922

Miss Lottie Viola Lee and James Aden Irby, both of Herrin, were united in marriage Saturday at 2 o’clock at the First Baptist Church, Dr. E. A. Prince officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by Miss Opal E Smith and Jessie M. Gates. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee of Herrin and the groom is a young miner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant Irby, also of Herrin. Sept 19, 1922

A number of friends and relatives motored to the home of G. W. Parmley of Rock Sunday and enjoyed a large birthday dinner. Mr. Parmley was 77 years old. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Pillow, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Brown, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Pillow and daughter, Thelma, Dr. J. G. Parmley and daughter, Margaret, Ben Parmley and Joe Batson, all of Marion; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Jennings, Mrs. Patsy Jennings, Mrs. Josie Herrin and Miss Ruth Harris, all of Herrin. Sept 19, 1922

William Rowatt, 50, of Carterville was taken to the state hospital at Anna for special treatment on Tuesday afternoon and Mrs. Elizabeth Parker, 83, of Creal Springs was taken for treatment on Wednesday. Sept 20, 1922

County Jail  Lee Jacobs of New Virginia was arrested Tuesday and charged with burglary and larceny; it being alleged that he stole some clothing. He is now in the county jail.

Jack Erwin of Marion who was under bond for selling mortgaged property and who failed to appear for trial at the last term of court was surrendered by his bondsmen on Tuesday and he is also held in the county jail. Sept 20, 1922

Aaron Green of Scottsboro, carrier boy in that suburb for the Daily Republican, was struck in the face by a brick thrown by another boy on the Washington School grounds Tuesday noon. A deep gash was cut in his lip which required the attention of a surgeon. Sept 20, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Orval Harris, Marion                              22

Grave Ferrell, Creal Springs                   18

Aden Irby, Hen-In                                29

Lottie Lee, Herrin                                 22

Dallas B. Frey, Carterville                      22

Mrs. Carrie Throgmorton, Carterville     27

Frank Yearack, Marion                          21

Rita Watson, Marion                             18

Carl Patrick, Carterville                         21

Gathel Sichling, Carterville                    18

Harry McGown, Creal Springs                19

Mary Borum, Marion                             18

Ernest L. Harrison, Colp                        21

Lora McLemore, Duquoin                      19

Oscar Whitecotton, Bush                       43

Mrs. Luetta Whitecotton, Bush               29 (This couple was divorced on November 9, 1920 and is remarrying)          Sept 20, 1922

Creal Springs  Mrs. F. A. Bendy visited her daughter, Mrs. Lesley Hart of Chicago last week. Sept 20, 1922

Creal babies carried off several laurels in the baby contest at the county fair. Baby Jane Elizabeth Rogers won first prize in division two, Rose Mary Keltner second prize in division two and Master Eugene White won second prize in the boy’s contest—Sept 20, 1922

Fire destroyed the property of Clyde Alsop last week. Sept 20, 1922

Herman Tippy and family moved here Tuesday so that his children might have the advantages of attending a good school. Sept 20, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Burnett and son, John Creal, went to the fair Tuesday. Sept 20, 1922

Mr. and Mrs. James Slater have a fine big baby boy. Sept 20, 1922

John Kelley In County Jail Now John Kelley, the Zeigler constable, indicted by the special grand jury for murder is now in the county jail, making a total of twenty-eight now in jail on that charge. Kelley is 61, married and has been mine watchman at Zeigler. He was arrested and brought here by Special Deputies, H. A. Swan, Don Goodall and George Vinson, upon direct orders of States Attorney, Delos Duty. He made no objection to accompanying the officers, saying that he was waiting for them. His wife is blind, and she is left with a grown daughter at Zeigler. He denies any guilt in connection with the case. Sept 20, 1922

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Mrs. Myrtle Crain of Carterville was taken to the hospital at Anna on Thursday morning, where she will receive special treatment. Sept 21, 1922

Among the recent marriage licenses issued at Murphysboro, the following are for couples from Williamson County.

Chancey Smith, 23, to Wilma Lovelace, 20, both of Herrin

Clarence Copeland, 27, of Herrin to Ruby Miller, 27, of Carterville

James Cox, 21, to Sylvia Mckenzie, 18, both of Herrin.

Robert Sellars and Helen Page Walker of Pittsburg were married last week by Squire J.P. Chamberlain in Murphysboro. Mr. Sellars is a miner in Pittsburg.  Sept 21, 1922

A 9 ¹/4-pound baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sullins of North Garfield Street Sunday morning. The youngster was named Harry Lewis Sullins. This is the first child and the mother was formerly Miss Maud Throgmorton. Sept 22, 1922

An eight-pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Romans of Scottsboro Wednesday morning. This is the first child. The mother was formerly Miss Rhea Garrigus of Benton. Sept 22, 1922

Names Of Indicted Men

The Grand Jury in making their report indicted a total of 214, but the following are the only additional names:

For Murder:

Enos Yates, Marion

James Taylor, Marion

Hugh Willis, Herrin

Alex Ray, Zeigler

Charles Thomas, Weaver

For Assault To Murder:

Hugh Willis, Herrin

David Williams, Herrin

Ed Williams, Herrin

Rolla Cravens, Herrin

0. Price, Herrin

Lew Corbin, Herrin

Chales Hammock, Herrin

Gerald Bernard, Herrin

Moody Fox, Marion

Al Stivers, Carterville

Mckinley Beasley, Carterville

Herbert Stokes, Carterville

Cline Gent, Carterville       Sept 23, 1922

Marriage licenses were issued in Benton this past week to: Lloyd Likin, aged 21 and Miss Marie Davie, Aged 19; Harold Gill, aged 23 and Mabel Gill, aged 20; Richard P. McAllister, aged 33, and Ellen E. Lewis, aged 18; all of Marion.  Sept 23, 1922

Herrin, Sept. 25—Jasper Metzgar, aged 49 years, died at the Herrin Hospital Saturday evening after a stoke of paralysis Mr. Metzgar was an international organizer for the United Mine Workers of America and was known all over the country. He has recently worked in Kentucky and West Virginia and his illness is attributed to injuries received some months ago while in West Virginia, at which time he was beaten and lay unconscious for seven days. Deceased is survived by his wife and children. The funeral will be held at the Baptist Church at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. He had lived in Herrin for over twenty years.  Sept 25, 1922

Herrin, Sept. 25—Two children of Mr. and Mrs. Nufsinger, living just north of Herrin, were buried together on Sunday the funeral being a private one on account of the deaths which were on Saturday being from diphtheria. One was aged one and a half and the other four.  Sept 25, 1922

All But Eight Are Released Upon Bail Circuit Judge D. T. Hartwell, in open court this morning announced that the attorneys for the state and the defense, in the case of men indicted for murder by the Special Grand Jury had agreed on the subject of bond and that he would approve their agreement. This means that eight men will be held without bail. These are:

Otis Clark Bert Grace

James Brown Leva Mann

Peter Hiller Phillip Fontanetta

Oscar Howard Jesse Childers

The last two men had not been arrested, but the attorneys said that they would produce them in court this afternoon. Six of the indicted men are to be released upon $20,000 bond and these are:

Percy Hall Charles Rogers

Joseph Carneghi Charles Rogers

John Kelley James Galligan

James (Dad) Norris

Of the remaining men under indictment, twenty are to be released upon $10,000 bond and all of the others are to be released upon $5,000 bond.

Herrin was prepared to furnish bond for all of its citizens under indictment and among those we noted in the crowded court room were:

B. F. Bracy, H. 0. Fowler, John Yuill, Clay Howell, Sam Sussman, Tom Ferrell, Carl Dawson, Gordon McMinn, Sam Partington, R. 0. Greer, D. C. Greer, A. K. Elles, George Harrison, H.P. Lamaster, Joe Benson, Joe Dell Era, L. C. Koen, Sam Partington, L.V. Cline, Joe Waler, 0. W. Lyerle, John Dawson, S. M. Stein, Charles Denham. A. T. Pace, Stanley Weaver, R.A. Carr, Walter Graham, L. A. Mifflin, 0. E. Jenkins, Dave Sohn, George Marlow, Robert McNeill, Hiram Stotlar, William Mornin, George Gallagher John Miller, Albert G. Storme, James H. Smith, G. J. Turner, George Benedict, W J. Sneed and Fox Hughes. Sept 25, 1922

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A fine baby girl named Bertie Marie Starricks, arrived Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney S. Starricks, 903 East Carter Street this is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Ruby Blackburn. Sept 25, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Austin Neber, Herrin                             26

Mrs. Mable Underwood, Herrin               25

Euell Wiggins, Herrin                            29

Mrs. Dora White, Herrin                        29

James Crossman, Carrier Mills                20

Miss Atha Smith, Carrier Mills                 18

Charles Clayton, Johnston City               21

Helen Austin, Johnston City                   19

Henry Reeves, Cambria                         20

Nadine Lawwill, Cambria                       20

Ernest Payne, Carterville                       23

Miss Louise Davis, Carterville                 18

Kee Grimes, Carterville                         33

Cyble Casey, Carterville                        18     Sept 25, 1922

William L. Arms and C. Mable Cocks were united in marriage at Mount Vernon on Saturday. The bride who lives at 103 East DeYoung Street is employed as an assistant at the McNett Studio. The groom is a local coal miner. Sept 26, 1922

Pansy Cain, seven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cain of Paulton died Monday morning of erysipelas. She is survived by her parents and the following brother and sisters, Veronica, Helen, Josephine and Charles Cain. Interment was held at Harrisburg Tuesday. Sept 26, 1922

Lee Grimes and Miss Cyble Casey, both of Carterville were married in Marion Saturday morning by Squire C.M. Parks at his parlor on East Main Street. Sept 26, 1922

Marriage Licenses         

W. C. McCabe, West Frankfort     31

Minnie Grant, Herrin                    25

Stephen P. Gimmerson, Herrin     32

Mrs. Belle Carlton, Herrin             29   Sept 26, 1922  

A few months ago, Squire Hunter was the officer that arrested Charles Clayton in Johnston City, charged with burglary. A week later, Clayton filed bond before Hunter for his release from the county jail: Saturday noon Clayton appeared again in Squire Hunter’s court and bearing no ill will against the magistrate, was married by him to Miss Helen Austin of Johnston City. Sept 26, 1922

Marriage Licenses

Elmer Hamby, Herrin                              21

Bernice Spence, Carterville                     18

Tony Holt, Herrin                                  23

Mrs. Emma Carter Herrin                        25

V. A. Scurlock, Carterville                       69

S. A. Sizemore, Carterville                      61    Sept 27, 1922

Fire Wednesday afternoon destroyed the home of A. L. Atterberry on East College Street. The building was owned by Charles Henderson. Sept 27, 1922

On Wednesday afternoon {Sept. 27th} Miss Elberta Ellis and Herbert Corgan were united in marriage. Both live in Marion and will continue to make this city their home. Sept 28, 1922

Five men were killed and several injured, at least two of them seriously, as a result of an explosion, which occurred in the Lake Creek near Johnston City Friday afternoon. The cause of the explosion is unknown. Three of the dead were civil engineers who lived in Collinsville, Ill. They are Paul Best, Harry Shaw and Mr. Bailey. The other two men killed were Mark Corraio, an Austrian, and Joe Gavinson, an Italian. Both lived at Johnston City and were employed as diggers in the mine. The bodies of the three engineers have been sent to Collinsville for burial. Best was a single man, but Shaw and Bailey, brothers-in-law, each have a widow and two children. Sam Gavinson, brother of the dead Italian, was among those seriously injured. He and one other unidentified Italian were rushed to the hospital at Murphysboro. Sept 30, 1922

Word was received in Marion of the marriage of Phil Cline, former Marion druggist, and Miss Anna Dickison of Centralia. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Dickison of Centralia of which city Mr. Cline has been located for some time with the Byrd Watson Drug Co. The marriage ceremony was performed at St. Louis and the couple has left for California where they expect to make their home. Sept 30, 1922

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(Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 3)