All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican
October
May Weaver, colored month-old daughter of Minnie Weaver, 1302 South Monroe, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday and funeral services will be Thursday with burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 1. 1924
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Tarpley, widow of Scott Tarpley, was found dead in her bed on Wednesday morning at the home of her brother, N. 0. Joiner, 121 North Van Buren Street where Mrs. Tarpley made her home. Mrs. Tarpley was born in this state March 22, 1860 and at the time of death was 64 years, 6 months and 9 days old. She had lived in Illinois all of her life. Thirty years ago, she professed faith in Christ, but never united with any church. Mrs. Tarpley had been suffering from cancer of the stomach for some time and that was the cause of her death. Two brothers survive her, N. 0. Joiner of Marion and Rad Joiner of Marion Route Two. The husband died two years ago while they were living in Carbondale. Funeral services and interment on Saturday at Ferrell Cemetery. Oct 1, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mozley are the proud parents of a fine son that arrived at their home on Monday morning. {September 29th} This is the second child and son in the family. Oct 1, 1924
Old Soldier at Creal Springs
Uncle John Whiteside is the son of James A. and Martha (McKee) Whiteside and was born near the present village of Simpson, April 21, 1845. While a small chap, he went with the family to a Pope County farm, which had been purchased and on which he grew to young manhood. John Whiteside joined the colors August 16, 1864. He was listed in Company “F” 29th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was stationed at Natchez, Mississippi. Though a little late, he got into the war in ample time to do a real soldier’s job, as soon after “linking up” with the regiment he got in on the campaign for the reduction of the Confederate stronghold of Mobile. Some skirmishing with guerillas, proceeded their movement however, but they were soon on their way to the fierce fighting on Dolphin Island, Forts Morgan and Blakely and Spanish Fort, all of which were so tenaciously held by the enemy as to bring out the very best soldier qualities possessed by the Union forces. The city of Mobile fell in due time and was occupied by the victorious troops. The 29th with some others ere a little later transferred by vessel to Galveston, Texas, after a few months of doing the duty of and occupation force, our subject was given his honorable discharge. He then returned to his Pope County home and resumed his old occupation of farming. He managed to get out of the war without a wound or getting captured, but in the month of February 20, 1868, after a round of “reconnoitering” among his friends of the fairer sex, he was completely captured by Martha J. Harper, who he was convinced was the best as well as the best looking of all the girls. She remained his companion for fifty-three years when she passed to her reward. The following children were born to this union, Charles Whiteside, Scott County, Mo., Mrs. Emma Grisham, Sikeston, Mo., Willie Whiteside (deceased), Oscar Whiteside, Lilburn, Mo., Mrs. Hattie Taylor, Creal Springs and Harry Whiteside, St. Charles, Mo. Mr. Whiteside farmed for many years a few miles east of Glendale, Pope County. He retired about twenty-five years ago and located in Creal Springs where he has been honored and respected by all of his acquaintances. He votes the G.O.P. ticket at all times beginning with the Lincoln ticket in 1864. Oct 2, 1924
Herrin Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Blairsville Church for Herman Phemister, who passed away Monday morning at 4:30 at the city hospital where he had been a patient for the past four weeks suffering with wounds he received in the shooting affair at John Smith’s garage here August 30th when six men lost their lives and Phemister is the seventh victim. Phemister was born July 17, 1886 in Sikeston, Mo. and at the time of death he was 38 years, 2 months and 12 days of age. A coroner’s inquest was held Monday afternoon at the Doerr Undertaking parlors. Oct 2, 1924
A telegram was received stating the vital organs of Jodie Herrington, sent for analysis, contained lead and arsenic. Since the organs were sent for analysis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tate have confessed to administering the poison that killed Herrington. Oct 2, 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cleek, 166 West Prairie Street on Wednesday, October 1, a baby girl who has been named Rosemary. Oct 2, 1924
Mrs. Mary Frizzell Blanchard died on Monday, September 29, 1924 at her home in Creal Springs. Her death came as a shock for just the previous day she was feeling quite herself and attended the morning service at the church and was preparing for the evening service when she was attacked with apoplexy. The deceased was born in Johnson County, March 26, 1856 and was aged 68 years, 6 months and 3 days. She was married to Dr. James F. Blanchard, January 2 1876 at Grantsburg and to this union the following children were born: Lula (deceased), Mrs. Bertha Hendricks, Little Cypress, Ky., Lloyd (deceased), Ethel (deceased), Lillie (deceased), George of Los Angeles, Cal., Norvan of Carbondale and Vernell of Freeburg. Her husband and surviving children except George were at her bedside when she died. She professed faith in the Lord at Glendale at an early age and became a member of the Baptist Church. She is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Lou Epperheimer, Mrs. Nannie Fulkerson, Mrs. Hattie Sheldon and Mrs. Lucy Barger. The funeral was held Wednesday in the First Baptist Church conducted by E. R. Steagall of Harrisburg. Interment was in the Creal Springs Cemetery. Oct 2, 1924
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Lannom of South Bentley Street Thursday, October 2, 1924. This is the second child of the family and the first boy. The fine nine-and-a-half-pound boy has been named Lawrence Irwin. Oct 2, 1924
Marriage Licenses
George Nicholson, Herrin 23
Mary Dunlap, Freeman Spur 20
Charles Fowler, Carterville 39
Bonnie Edna Upshaw 26
Gilbert Collier, Bush 18
Edith Rodd, Cambria 17
Joseph N. Walker, Marion 65
Louise Reed, Marion 55
Lonnie Burton, Herrin 21
Mae Ward, Herrin 16
Henry Gibbons, Johnston City 29
Addie Ross, Johnston City 18 Oct 6, 1924
Hallie Homer of this city passed away at his home on Sunday evening. Mr. Homer has lived in Marion for the past six years. He was a graduate of the grade schools and a member of the Methodist Church of Marion. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Homer of Johnson County and was married to Miss Thelma Hall in Marion on September 29, 1922. The funeral services will be Tuesday and interment will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Oct 6, 1924
Mrs. Mary Jane Nevilles Paul was born in Durham County, England on August 17, 1858 and died at Carlinville October 3, 1924, aged 66 years, one month and sixteen days. She left England in April 1901 and with the exception of a few years has lived the most of her life in and around Marion. Mrs. Paul was a member of the Methodist Church. She was united in marriage with James Paul and to this union four children were born, Jack Paul of Marion, Anne Nevilles Paul at home, Thomas William Paul of Carlinville and Arthur Paul who lost his life in Johnston City seven- and one-half years ago. Decedent is also survived by one sister, Mrs. William Graham of Des Moines, Iowa who was at her bedside during her last illness, and by one brother, William Nevilles who resides in England. There are also five grandchildren. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 6, 1924
A coroner’s inquest was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Minter, due to the death of Mrs. Minter’s mother, Mrs. Mary Neimyer. Mrs. Neimyer was 62 years of age. She had been an invalid for the past five years, having a stroke of paralysis in 1919. She has been living with her daughter, Mrs. Minter, for some time. She passed away Sunday night at 10 o’clock. Oct 6, 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Copher of 405 South Hill Street, October 6, 1924 at 9 a.m. a baby girl, the first child of the family. The little Miss has been named Betty Marie. The mother was before her marriage Miss Ruby Myers. Oct 6, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Ben H. Culbreth, Marion 26
Helen C. Graces, Goreville 24 Oct 8, 1924
Virginia Lee, born to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hill of 1014 South Mechanic Street, October 6th, the third child of the family. Oct 8, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Harvie Phillips of 1010 North Granite Street, announced the birth of a son October 3rd, the second child of the family. Oct 8, 1924
Rev, and Mrs. C. C. Smothers of Portland, Oregon announced the arrival of a 9-pound girl born September 30th. The little miss is named Bonnie Marie. This is the first girl and second child in the family. Oct 8, 1924
“Army” Robinson is one of the proudest men in Marion today, he and his wife having been presented with an eight-and-a-half-pound grandson on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Robinson are the proud parents and have named the young man, whom the grandfather is already expecting to make into an expert fisherman and hunter, Bobby George Robinson. This is the second son born in this family, but as the Robinson’s lost their other baby about a year ago, it especially brightens their home and that of the proud grandparents. Friday, Oct 10, 1924
William Pritchett, Jr., the two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Pritchett passed away at the family residence at 1213 North Glendale Friday, October 10th at 9 a.m. He was born August 6, 1924 at the family home. The cause of death was catarrh fever. Besides the parents he is survived by one brother, James Henry Pritchett, age 16 months. The funeral services will be held Saturday at the home. Oct 10, 1924
Mrs. Polly Ann Morris, widow of Ed Morris who died 56 years ago, was called in death on Friday at 2 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wilford Jones of White Ash. Mrs. Morris had been in ill health for three years, but had only been bedfast for the past three weeks. She was born in Williamson County on September 25, 1845 and lived in the county all of her life, being 79 years and 24 days of age at the time of her death. One son, Frank Morris, died 12 years ago. Three children survive; these are Tom Morris of Pittsburg, Mrs. Wilford (Martha) Jones of White Ash and Ed Morris of Johnston City. The brothers and sisters who survive are W. G. Doty of Benton, Lige Doty of White Ash and Mrs. Sarah I. Brock of 1110 North Monroe Street, Marion. The grandchildren who survive are Mrs. Ward Miner of Metropolis, Willie Morris of Johnston City, Charles Morris of Johnston City, Paul Morris of Moline, Mrs. Jessie Holmes of White Ash and Mrs. Ina Spiller of White Ash. The great grandchildren are Howard Miner of Metropolis, Arthur Spiller of White Ash and Pauline Morris of Moline. Mrs. Morris was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for 55 years. She formerly made her home in Marion with her niece, Mrs. George Worley 910 North Logan Street. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at Lake Creek Church with interment at Lake Creek Cemetery. Oct 11., 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Whittey of West Marion Township a son William Edward, on October 4th. Oct 12, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Earl Elkins, Carbondale 24
Jennie Thompson, Carbondale 22
Raymond Anderson, Carterville 18
Hester Meader, Mt. Vernon 18
Charles M. Jones, Marion 50
Nellie Summers, Marion 41
Ralph Greeney, Carrier Mills 22
Estel Smothers, Pittsburg 22
Lee Hindman, Herrin 22
Hazel Grayham, Herrin 18 Oct 12, 1924
Charles M. Jones, age 50 of Marion and Mrs. Nellie Summers, age 41 of Marion were united in marriage by Rev J. W. McKinney Saturday evening at 7 o’clock at the home of Rev. McKinney. The services were quiet and were not attended by any friends of the newlyweds. They will make their home east of Crab Orchard on a farm, which the groom recently purchased. Oct 12, 1924
George Edward Jones of Taylorville, former Marion resident, was fatally injured while working in the mines near Taylorville Saturday, October 11th and passed away at the St. Vincent Hospital at Taylorville the same day. Mr. Jones was born in Jefferson County April 14, 1895, the son of William P. and Minerva Allen Jones. He was united in marriage to Miss Rosa Elliott of Marion and to that union was born one child, Maurine age 8 years. Later he was married to Miss Thompson of Marion in 1917 and to that union two children were born, Edward 5 years and Bill, 4 years. He was divorced from his second wife two months ago. HE attended the schools in Marion and was a member of the Second Baptist Church of this city. He lived in Williamson County for 19 years answering the call of his country and serving during the World War at Atlanta, Georgia. He was a member of the U. M. W. of A. He leaves the following brothers and sisters to mourn his departure, N. C. Jones of Marion, Mrs. Everett Hester of Herrin, Guy Jones of Marion, Fred Jones of Goreville, Goldia Jones of Chicago, Everett Jones, U. S. Navy, Norfolk, Va. Albert Jones and Clifton Jones. Funeral services will be held at the Second Baptist Church in Marion Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Arthur Travelstead will officiate at the funeral and interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. The bearers for the funeral on Tuesday are Conrad Meizer, James Ethrege, Walter Hord, Harry Henson and Emil Hendricks. Oct 13, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Lough of South Buchanan Street announce the arrival of a fine baby girl, the first child of the family. The little Miss has upped the scales at 8 3/4 pounds and has been named Patricia Ann. Mrs. Lough was before her marriage Miss Virginia Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell of east Main Street. Oct 13. 1924
Mrs. Lavina C. Schafer Brown, aged Williamson County resident and pioneer passed away at her home on South Monroe Street in this city on Sunday afternoon, October 12, 1924 at 11:25 p.m. Mrs. Brown was born in Creal Springs on July 23, 1852 and at the time of her death was 72 years, 2 months and 19 days of age. She was the daughter of Alfred McGown and Nancy Welty McGown. She professed religion in early childhood and joined the Assembly of God Church. She was married to William Schafer at Creal Springs on October 4, 1869 and to this union were born fourteen children, twelve of who survive, Mrs. W. T. (Emma) Harris of Marion, John A. Schafer of Marion, Mrs. C. E. (Nan) Timila of East St. Louis, Mrs. G. B. (Minnie) Hamilton of Canada, Miss Lina Schafer of Creal Springs, Mrs. W. A. (Lela) Sanders of Marion, Mrs. D. H. (Lulu) Riddle of Creal Springs, I. A. Schafer of Mascoutah, W. H. Schafer of Dongola, Mrs. D. B. (Nell) Belcher, Mrs. Otto (Della) Horsley of Marion, Mrs. J. H. (Ruth) Rainbolt of Herrin and two children who died in infancy. Mr. Schafer passed away at Creal Springs on March 23, 1921. He had been in ill health for two years. He was born in Eberfeldt, Germany and came to this country at the age of 17. He was a corporal in Co. C of General Logan’s famous 31st Infantry and served on the Union side for three years and eleven months. On February 8, 1923 Mrs. Schafer married to J. W. Brown of Creal Springs who survives his wife. Besides the children Mrs. Brown is survived by three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Nathan Kent of Creal Springs, Mrs. Julia Nichols of Caquella, Oregon, Mrs. J. B. Bellon of Portageville, Missouri, Marion McGown of Harrisburg, Arkansas and William McGown of Oregon. Rev. Clyde Bailey and Rev. Otto Horsley will conduct the funeral services on Tuesday, October 14th at the Methodist Church. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Oct 13, 1924
Charles Cox of North Court Street was called to Harrisburg Friday on account of the illness of death of his brother, Burtie Cox who died Saturday evening. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church and interment was at the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Oct 14, 1924
Robert Tate of Johnston City, confessed murderer of Jodie Herrington, tried to take his life in the Williamson County Jail here Wednesday afternoon by attempting to cut his throat. For the past few weeks Tate has been either losing or acting as though he were losing his mind. Sometimes Wednesday morning he got a small piece of wire off his bed and when he thought on one was looking endeavored to cut his throat with the wire using the end of the wire as a knife blade. Sheriff Galligan states that Tate imagines he is seeing the dead Herrington in his sleep and is worrying all the time about the dead man. The sheriff stated that Mrs. Tate who also confessed helping poison Herrington, her first husband, is holding up much better than Tate. Oct 15, 1924
Last Wednesday, October 8th, three children living in Pittsburg were bitten by a mad dog. Carl K. Williams, 4 years old, was bitten on the left hand and arm, Dorothy Williams, 4 years old was bitten on the right knee and Freida Williams, 8 year old was bitten upon the right forearm. Carl K. is a son of H. A Williams. The other two children are of another family, however both families live in Pittsburg. The dog was caught and in a. humane manner his head was severed from its body and sent to the laboratory for examination where negri bodies (germs of hydrophobia) was found. Dr. W. H. Smith, District Health Superintendent,’ secured the Pasteur treatment serum and it was given to the children on Monday by Dr. J. W. Ballance. Dr. Smith secured the necessary serum from Springfield and it was given to the children on Monday by Dr. J. Dr. Balance believed Wednesday that no serious results would follow. Oct 15, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Lloyd Belt, Herrin 19
Hazel Lindsey, Herrin. 15 Oct 15. 1924
Creal Springs Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gillespie are in grief and disappointment over the loss of their stillborn baby on Thursday, October 9. The little one was taken to the Ledbetter burying grounds east of Vienna for burial on the following day. Oct 15, 1924
David Choate passed away at his home south of Creal Springs on Tuesday night, October 7, 1924. Burial was in Reynoldsburg Cemetery. He was born near Tunnel Hill April 2, 1866 and had attained the age of 58 years, 6 months and 5 days. He married Lucy Mcroy October 13, 1887 to which union the following children were born: one son (deceased), Mrs. Blanche White of Anna, Miss Laura Choate of Lincoln and Miss Wayne Choate of Lincoln. He was converted about twenty years ago at Reynoldsburg during the pastorate of Rev. Rentfro. He was industrious, honest and a friend to everybody. One sister, Mrs. F. A. Swanner and one brother, Marion Choate, with the companion and children survive. Oct 15, 1924
The funeral services of George Edward Jones of Taylorville, former Marion resident, who was killed while working at the Taylorville mines last Saturday, was held at the Second Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon, Rev Arthur Travelstead officiating. Mr. Jones was born in Jefferson County April 14, 1895 and was the son of William P. and Minerva Allen Jones. He was married to Miss Rosa Elliott of Marion nine years ago, and to this union was born one child, Maurine, age 8 years. Later he was married to Miss Rosa Thompson of Marion and to that union two children were born, Edward 5 years and Billie 4 years. He attended the Marion public schools and was a member of the Second Baptist Church of this city. He leaves the following brothers and sisters, N. C. Jones of Marion, Mrs. Everett Hester of Herrin, Guy Jones of Marion, Fred Jones of Goreville, Golda Jones of Chicago, Everett Jones U. S. Navy, Norfolk, Va., Albert Jones and Clifford Jones. While working in the Taylorville mines Saturday, October 11th, Mr. Jones was fatally injured and passed away at the St. Vincent’s Hospital at Taylorville on the same day. Oct 16, 1924
Joseph C. Martin, aged resident of Williamson County, passed away at the family residence at 1719 West Main Street Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. Mr. Martin was born in Lenore, Caldwell County, North Carolina on September 6, 1837. He was the son of William Riley Martin and Amy Hood Martin. In his early life he went to grammar school only one month. In later years he educated himself and at the time of his death had a very good education. He professed religion when he was 22 years of age and at the time of his death was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He was united in marriage to Melvina Hartline in 1897 and to that union three children were born, two are now living, F. A. Martin of Marion and Emma Watkins of Morehouse, Mo. One son, L. D. Martin died about eight years ago. At the time of the strife between the North and the South Mr. Martin enlisted as a private in Company ‘C’, 169th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry and fought on the side of the North until the close of the war. He moved to Williamson County when he was 21 years of age and settled at Creal Springs where he lived for five years. He moved to Marion where he has lived for the past thirty years. He was united in marriage to Laura Rainey after the death of his first wife and there were no children born to this union. Mr. Martin survives his death. In early years he was a carpenter by trade and when he moved to Creal Springs he took up farming. In later years he was in the real estate business in Marion. He was a charter member of the Grand Army of the Republic and lifelong Mason and Fellowship Lodge No. 89 A.F. and A.M. will conduct the ritual service at the grave. Besides his widow and two children Mr. Martin leaves eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The funeral service will be at the family residence on Friday afternoon with interment at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Oct 16, 1924
On Wednesday the body of William Schafer, departed husband of the deceased, Mrs. Lavina C. Schafer Brown, was removed from the old Seabury Cemetery near Creal Springs and placed beside that of the one who for so many years was his companion. The funeral for Mrs. Lavina C. Schafer-Brown were held at 10:30 Tuesday. Oct 16, 1924
Mrs. Myrtle Davidson Gurley, wife of A. C. Gurley of Marion, passed away at the family residence, 1106 South Court Street on Thursday, October 16, 1924. Mrs. Gurley was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Davidson. She was born in Dunklin County, Mo. October 4, 1899. She was united in marriage to A. C. Gurley December 24, 1919 and to this union one child, A. G. Gurley, Jr., was born and preceded his mother in death on September 29th this year. Mrs. Gurley was a resident of the state for seven years and a resident of the county for three years. Besides her husband she leaves two brothers, John Davidson of Carterville and M. Davidson of Cardenville, Mo. to mourn her departure. The funeral services will be conducted at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Johnson County at 11 a.m. Saturday and interment will occur at the cemetery. Rev. Arthur Travelstead will officiate at the funeral services. Oct 16, 1924
Fred Valentine and Miss Hilda Fluck were quietly married at Benton two weeks ago and have started housekeeping on East DeYoung Street. Mr. Valentine has been working in Marion for the past year and is boss mechanic for the Sparks Manufacturing Company at the old piano factory. His bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Fluck. Oct 16, 1924
A fire on Thursday caused approximately $2,000 damage to the MacKelley Bakery in Carterville. The origin of the fire is unknown but the damage was mainly confined to the rear of the storeroom. The machinery was not critically damaged, but that it could be used on Thursday night. Workmen will start right away to repair the building. Oct 17, 1924
Thursday morning Miss Hazel Brigham and Paul Marks motored to Harrisburg and returned as Mr. and Mrs. Marks. The ceremony was performed in the study of the Baptist Church in that city. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Brigham of Marion. The groom is the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Marks of near Marion. He is a coal miner at Peabody 3 mine. The newlyweds are staying with the bride’s parents at present, but expect to begin housekeeping in the near future. Oct 17, 1924
Cambria Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Crain are the parents of a daughter born on Wednesday. Oct 17, 1924
Seven from Cambria attended the DuQuoin Fair on Tuesday, Mrs. Effie Thomas, Mrs. Byron Reeves, Mrs. Frank Hammond, Mrs. Flo Woodburn And Willard Mohan, Ed Waldron and Hobert Cruse. Oct 17, 1924
Plumville W. H. Hasting has returned from an extended tour of Missouri. HE left home the 30th of January and returned last week, being very unfortunate on his return. While sleeping in one of the depots, someone picked his pockets and he had to buy a tie ticket home from there to Marion. Oct 17, 1924
Jesse Ozment and Roland Stilley attended the annual fox meet last week. Oct 17, 1924
Robert Lee Beasley, the small son of Freeman Beasley who has been ill is reported to be some better. Oct 17, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rhea of North Hamlet Street announce the birth of a baby girl Monday morning. The little Miss has been named Ella Jacqueline. Oct 17, 1924
A building in Dogwalk used as a barbeque stand burned to the ground Thursday night. The building was owned by David Keys and later sold to “Chink” Schafer. Oct 17, 1924
Coy Ford who resides two miles southwest of Creal Springs was arrested Friday on a charge of having in his possession “white mule.” The deputies searched his house finding one pint of “white mule” was found, but as they were going to leave, the small son of Ford said, “the whiskey is in the chicken house.” They searched the chicken house and found six pints of alleged “white mule.’ Oct 18, 1924
Miles McRoy, age 26 of Harrisburg and Mable Wright, 21 of Carterville were married at First Methodist Church parsonage by Rev. J. W. Cummins, pastor. Oct 18, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Oral. Murphy, Carrier Mills 22
Marie Smothers, Pittsburg 19
Joe Meeks, Marion 31
Cora Williams, Marion 18
George Robertson, Herrin 21
Maggie Barnes, Herrin 16
Odell Turton, Carterville 22
Ilda Franklin, Carterville 18
Lawrence E. Jones, Raleigh 30
Mary W Urndt, Raleigh 19
Roscoe Nelson, Herrin 31
Pearl Adams, Herrin 36 Oct 18, 1924
Herrin Funeral services were conducted Thursday evening at 3 o’clock at the Christian Church for Mrs. Louis Coalby who passed away at her home in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Coalby’s body arrived in Herrin Wednesday evening at two o’clock. Interment was made at the city cemetery. Oct 18, 1924
Creal Springs The Hudgens undertaker and members of the Schafer family were here Tuesday having the body of their father, Uncle William Schafer, disinterred and removed to Marion for reburial in the Rose Hill Cemetery by the side of his companion who died last Sunday. They rest in peace until the resurrection call. Oct 18,1924
In the sketch of Martin Odum appearing recently, the statement, “He returned to his regiment at Chattanooga, etc.” should have read, He returned to his regiment via Chattanooga.” Oct 18, 1924
Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at 11 o’clock by rev. Arthur Travelstead for Mrs. Myrtle Davidson Gurley, who passed away at the family residence, 1106 South Court Street, last Thursday, October 16, 1924. Mrs. Gurley was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Davidson and was born in Dunkin County, Mo. October 4, 1899. She was united in marriage to A. C. Gurley December 24, 1919 and to this union one child, A. G. Gurley was born who preceded her in death on September 20th of this year. Besides the husband she left two brothers, John Davidson of Carterville and M. Davidson of Carterville. Oct 20, 1924
Marion police arrested H. A. (Kido) Whiteside and Nathan Huff, both of Marion, Monday night. Witnesses say Whiteside was coming up North Market Street in his Ford car when some boys yelled for him to dim his lights. He stopped the car and an argument ensued when Nathan Huff jumped on the running board of his car and proceeded to pull Whiteside out of the car. A fist fight was in progress in front of the Gem Café and Keys 8s Black Barber Shop on North Market Street when police arrived and arrested the two. Oct 21, 1924
The funeral of Dr. J. S. Barter, who died suddenly on Monday afternoon, was held from the First M. E. Church at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon with Rev. J. W. Cummins in charge. Dr. Barter had been a lifelong member of the M. E Church and was the superintendent of the adult division of the Sunday school and had also been a member of the choir. He was a member of the Fellowship Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. Dr. Angus Barter of St. Louis, who recently returned from Chicago and who visited here a few weeks ago was the only of the brothers to be able to come to Marion to attend the funeral. Oct 21,1924
Sam Sanders who came to Marion from St. Louis eighteen months ago and purchased the Anderson Shoe Shop on North Market Street, will reopen it on Wednesday, October 22 after it had been closed for a month. Oct 21; 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus G. Sanders of 806 East Boulevard announce the birth of a son on October 11th, the fifth child of the family and has been named Floyd Elmer. Oct 21, 1924
Herrin Miss Helen Dangerfield was united in marriage to Dr. V. P. Neissel in Belleville Friday evening at 6 o’clock. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Dangerfield of Herrin. She is a graduate of the Herrin Township High School. The groom is a prominent physician in Crescent, Oklahoma and the newlyweds will make their home in Oklahoma. Oct 21, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lawrence Corder of Pittsburg announce the birth of a baby boy born October 10th, the first child of the family. The little one has been named Lawrence, Jr. The mother was formerly Miss Wreathel Kandia Lyons of Pittsburg. Oct 21, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. John Parmer White of Marion Route 4, announce the birth of a boy, Harold Clifton, born October 11th, the fourth child of the family. Oct 21, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Frank White, West Frankfort 45
Anna Black, West Frankfort 41
William H. Ramsey, Zeigler 31
Pearl Kirkley, Herrin 32
Homer Swain, Hurst 21
Lenore Tyron, Foannet, Ind. 20
Miles McElroy, Harrisburg 26
Mable Wright, Carterville 21 Oct 21, 1924
Dr. J. S. Barter was born January 6, 1865 and lacked but two months of being sixty years of age. He was born in this county and was the son of William and Margaret Mc1ntyre Barter, but for fourteen years lived at McLeansboro, coming to Marion from there seven years ago last May. He was married to Miss Augusta Jackson on June 17, 1903 and she with four brothers and three sisters survive him. The brothers are Dr. W. E. Barter of Fall River, Kansas (who was here for a short visit two weeks ago), Duncan Barter of Denver, Dr. Angus Barter of St. Louis (who recently returned from China and was here for a visit a month ago) and Archie Barter of Mercedes, Texas. The sisters are Mrs. Bessie Wiggs of Enid, Oklahoma, Mrs. W. W. Weaver of Gravette, Arkansas and Mrs. Alfred Weaver of Portland, Oregon. Dr. Angus Barter of St. Louis was the only one near enough to be able to attend the funeral. James Barter of Spring Grove is an uncle of the deceased. The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Cummins, who had not only been his pastor here, but had been before at McLeansboro. His tribute was a touching one. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Oct 22, 1924
Arlis Dumas of 802 East Carter Street was injured while at work in the Scranton Mines. His left arm and a place over his eye were cut. Oct 22, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fozzard of 408 East College Street, announce the arrival of a 9 1/2 pound baby girl, born October 21st, the fifth child of the family. Oct 22, 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Melton of 1409 North Van Buren Street, October 9th, a girl, the third child of the family. Oct 22, 1924
Creal Springs The G. W. Barnwell family attended the funeral of John Molohon near New Burnside on Sunday. Deceased was a nephew of Mrs. Barnwell and was about sixteen years old. He has not been in good health for many months. Burial was made in the Robinson Cemetery. Oct 22, 1924
The oldest farmer in the United States in the person of Uncle George Elkins resides near Buncombe. He was born April 5, 1825, almost in sight of his present farm home. His companion passed away about eleven years ago. He is the father of six living children, two daughters of whom make their home with him and who are doing their best to help prolong his life as long as possible. Oct 22, 1924
Mrs. Lucy Choate, widow of David Choate who passed away recently, has moved from the warm south of here taking residence in Creal Springs. Oct 22, 1924
Bettie, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Copher of 405 South Hill Street, died October 22 at 1 o’clock p.m. The babe was born October 2nd and was only 18 days old. She was the first child of the family. Funeral services will be at the home Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Oct 22. 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lewis of 1509 South Mechanic Street announce the birth of a baby girl born October 16, the third child of the family. Oct 23, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bearden of 108 South Fozzard Street announce the arrival of a daughter on October 20th, the second child of the family. Oct 23, 1924
Janetta Ruth Clayton, born to Mr. and Mrs. A J. Clayton of East Clark Street, October 21st the second child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Pearl O’Neal. Oct 23. 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zumstein of 1003 North Van Buren Street October 18th, a girl, Dorothy Marie, the second child of the family. Oct 23, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hodson of Thompsonville R.F.D. announce the arrival of a girl at their home October 19th. Oct 23, 1924
Marriage Licenses
J. N. Baughn, Pittsburg 29
Icido Misskebly, Pittsburg 16
Clarence L. Elmore, Murphysboro 21
Elsie May Smith, Energy 18
Virgil Mewburn, Carterville 21
Fae Rhodes, Herrin 19
Lemma Smith, Herrin 29
Velma Sherrard, Johnston City 17 Oct 23, 1924
Roscoe Gibbs was arrested Wednesday and fined $50.00 and costs for drunkenness and $9.40 for assault and battery. This is the second time he has been arrested this month. Oct 23, 1924
Betty Marie Copher, the 16 days old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Copher was buried at the Maplewood Cemetery Thursday afternoon. Oct 24, 1924
Eugene Mounce, son of S. E. and Sedalia Mounce, was born near Creal Springs on September 18, 1898 and departed this life at Parker on October 9, 1924, age 26 years, 21 days. On March 12, 1924 he was married to Miss Leora Cavitt of Anna. He professed faith in Christ on September 23, called his mother and wife to his bedside and told them the dark cloud had passed away and that everything was sweet to him. He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, father, mother, four brothers, Vern of Dixon, Cecil of Parker, Erwin of DuQuoin and Carl at home and three grandparents. Oct 24, 1924
Mrs. Brown was born in Tennessee on April 19, 1848 and moved to Illinois with her parents at the age of eleven years. She was united in marriage to George Brown in 1894 and no children were born to this union. She attended the public schools in Williamson County and at the age of fifteen professed religion and joined the church. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at No. 6, two miles north of Union Grove. Her husband preceded her in death and she resided with relatives in the county until a few years ago when she decided to make her home at the county farm. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Wright and had five sisters, Mary Elizabeth, Eliza Frances, Rebecca, Matilda and Cornelia Ann Wright and four brothers, Wineld, John, James and Eldridge Wright to precede her in death. The funeral services will be conducted Sunday morning at the home of Mrs. Susan Starricks, West Central Street and interment will be at Union Grove Cemetery. Oct 25, 1924
Louis Ditto of Herrin was found guilty by the Circuit Court here Friday morning and the jury fixed a penalty of 16 years sentence in the penitentiary. Ditto was a resident of Herrin and worked at Jeffrey Mine. Fred Slater whom Ditto killed worked with him and in an argument between the two men over some overtime work, Ditto shot and killed Slater. Oct 25, 1924
A shooting affray occurred at Freeman, located three miles north of Herrin Friday night about 9:30 p.m. at which time Domineck Brizzi was shot and killed and John Dunlap was seriously injured. Dunlap and Brizzi were playing a game of pool in the Pool Hall owned by John Toledo of Freeman, in the course of the game the two men became enraged in a quarrel and as the game progressed the quarrel became more heated. Brizzi Is said to have drawn his gun and shot Dunlap through the right shoulder. As Dunlap fell, he drew his gun and shot Brizzi, fatally injuring him. Brizzi died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. He was a middle-aged man and had a wife and two children living in Italy. He was a miner and worked at one of the mines located near Freeman. Dunlap received medical attention and is thought to be improving. He was also a miner but was not a married man. Oct 25, 1924
John Williams shot and killed his brother, Twitty Williams, at Freeman Saturday afternoon. John was married and his brother had been boarding with him and working at the mines near Freeman. Saturday night a discussion is said to have arisen between the two and in the quarrel, which followed John is said to have shot his brother. Williams was rushed to the Herrin Hospital where he passed away Sunday morning at 3 a.m. The shooting is said to have been in self-defense. Oct 27,1924
At the coroner’s jury held Saturday morning over the body of Domineck Brizzi, who was killed at Freeman Friday night, rendered a verdict that he came to his death by gunshot caused by an unknown party. Oct 27, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Elsa Beasley, Creal Springs 23
Maurie Doss, Stonefort 16
Loren Murphy, Pittsburg 24
Bertie Oliver, Marion 18
Clint Provens, Herrin 27
Fern Calcasure, Herrin 19
James Catevens, Cambria 36
Clara Seibel, Carbondale 29 Oct 27, 1924
When Mrs. W. H. Miller returned from church Sunday, she was surprised by a number of friends and relatives that had gathered to honor her on her thirty-eighth birthday. Oct 27, 1924
Earl Chester McNeely, born to Mr. and Mrs. Aaron McNeely of 1513 West Copeland Street, October 22nd, the first child of the family. The mother was before her marriage Miss Elsie Vinson. Oct 27, 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cox of South Court Street, Saturday morning, October 25th, a baby girl, the 4th child of the family. Oct 27, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Morgan of Route 5, announce the arrival of a baby boy, October 17th, the second child of the family. The little lad has been named Robert Dean. Oct 27, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gossage of South Liberty Street are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born October 21st and has been named Gloria Eloise. She is the first child of the family. The mother was before her marriage Miss Faye Gallimore. Oct 27, 1924
Justice of the Peace C. M. Parks performed the marriage ceremony of Frank Macri, age 45 of and Miss Carmala Salaro, age 38, both of Co1p in his Marion office Tuesday morning. The newlyweds will make their home in Colp. Oct 28, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Frank Macri, Colp 45
Carmala Salaro, Colp 38
James V. Evans, West Frankfort 55
Minnie Copeland, West Frankfort 50 Oct 28, 1924
Miss Verba L. Perry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Perry, 800 North McLaren Street of Marion and Chester W. Watson of Carterville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Watson of Carterville were married Tuesday morning at Jonesboro. Miss Perry attended the M.T.H.S. and was a member of the 1923 graduating class. Mr. Watson served in the World War and is employed as a miner at Carterville. They will make their home in Carterville. Oct 28, 1924
Robert Baker was injured while working at Peabody Coal Company’s Mine No. 3 just north of Marion, Tuesday morning. The injuries were not fatal but he will be confined to his bed for some time. Baker is married and resides in Marion. Oct 28, 1924
Joseph Sowerdy, aged 40 years, ended his life about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night at the family residence in Herrin. He put a shotgun above the left ear, pulling the trigger and shooting the greater portion of his head off. He had moved to Herrin about three weeks ago and was employed at the C.W. 8s F. Mine near Herrin. He was formerly a resident of Thayer, Ill. His family arrived in Herrin Tuesday morning and spent the greater part of the day putting the household in order at their rented home at 316 West Herrin Street. Due to their lights not being turned on yet, the family retired early. Not long after retiring they were awakened about 8:30 by a gunshot. Mr. Sowerdy was found on the floor dead. He had been complaining about a hurting in his neck for the past few weeks but seemed to be in the best of health. An inquest was held Wednesday morning. The body will be shipped to Thayer Thursday where the funeral services will be held. Oct 29, 1924
Oscar Hearn of 910 North Garfield Street was hurt while at work in Scranton Mine Wednesday by a rock fall, which fractured his ankle and caused a slight injury to his head. He is reported to be getting along nicely. Oct 30, 1924
Casimo Bottino and Lee Beaver of Herrin drew sentences of 6 months each in the county jail for carrying concealed weapons when they entered pleas of guilty before Judge Frank Perrin in the county court this morning. The two men in the company with Francis Beaver were arrested several weeks ago while they were stopping at a filling station with a large Cadillac car at Freeburg, Ill. One of the men sprang from the running board of the machine and a pistol fell from his hip pocket. All three were arrested for carrying concealed loaded pistols and were taken to the Freeburg police station where they spent the night. After they were questioned about the automobile they were in and which had no license plates, Frank Beaver confessed to stealing the machine at Herrin and took all the blame for the car theft exonerating his brother, Lee Beaver and Bottino. Francis Beaver is now held a prisoner in Herrin, where he will be tried on the charge of automobile theft. The stolen machine belonged to a Mrs. Ford, widow of a Herrin physician. Oct 30, 1924
Rev. J. W. Cummins united Miss Audrey Pace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pace of Herrin and Link Perrine of Herrin in marriage at the First Methodist Church parsonage Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Both young people are graduates of the Herrin Township High School. Mr. and Mrs. William Dugger of Herrin accompanied them. Oct 31, 1924
Flora Walker, born to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Walker of 1413 West Walnut Street October 24th, the third child of the family. Oct 31, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Erwin of 413 South Future Street are the proud parents of a baby girl born October 21st and has been named Betty Lou. Oct 31, 1924
November
A car driven by Elmer Crantz of Paulton on Friday night struck Miss Opal Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hill of Dykersburg and a student at the Crab Orchard High School. Both bones in her right leg were broken. The accident happened as Miss Hill was enroute from her sister’s, Mrs. Art Manier, with whom she lives while in school, to the revival at the Methodist Church. Nov 1, 1924
Robert Mosley, 22 of Marion and Miss Mildred Robinson, 19 of Marion were united in marriage by Dr. Prince at the Baptist parsonage. Miss Beulah Doerr and T. E. Craig witnessed the marriage. Nov 1, 1924
Blairsville The children of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Jarvis gathered at their home Sunday and with well filled baskets reminded Uncle Andy of his 62nd birthday. Nov 1, 1924
The funeral of Mrs. Sam Gossett of Osage was held here at the church Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in the Blairsville Cemetery. Nov 1, 1924
Miss Mary Sturm, the primary teacher here, spent the weekend with her sister, Miss Emma who is teaching in Zeigler. Nov 1, 1924
Everett Wright Culbreth passed away at the family residence on Route Two, Marion Sunday morning, November 2, 1924 at 9 o’clock. The young man was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Edgar Culbreth and was born in Williamson County April 18, 1905 and was 19 years, 6 months and 14 days at the time of his death. He was the
oldest of four children and leaves one sister, Maggie, age 18, and two brothers, Lloyd, age 16 and Clyde, age 10 years besides his parents. He was a graduate of the public schools and early in life professed faith in the Lord uniting with the Methodist Church at Pleasant Grove. He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union of this city. The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock and interment will occur at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Nov 3, 1924
Ernest Holland and Miss Mable Lodge, both of Marion were married by Rev. H. 0. Wilson, pastor of the First Christian Church in Marion Saturday night. The groom is employed at the Davis Brothers Garage on North Market Street. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lodge of West De Young Street and is bookkeeper for Williams Furniture Store. The newlyweds will make their home at the residence of the bride’s parents. Nov 3, 1924
Dannie Yannoni, the little six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Yannoni, who was killed Friday afternoon while returning home from school by a Ford Coupe driven by Miss Anna May Campbell, was buried in Maplewood Cemetery Saturday afternoon. Nov 3, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cogdill of Marion Route T announces the birth of a baby boy, born October 23rd, the 5th child of the family. The little one has beennamed Chester Walter. Nov 3, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Lannon of 1411 West Chestnut Street announced the arrival of a baby boy born Saturday, November 1st, the 11 to child of the family. Nov 3, 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Overstreet, living on Route 4, Marion at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 2nd, a daughter who has been named Lola Lee. The mother was formerly Miss Rosa Stein. Nov 3, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Herbert Mosely, Marion 22
Mildred Robinson, Marion 19
William Ira Marks, Marion 22
Mamie Brigham, Marion 18
Harvey Smith, Herrin 28
Hazel West, Buckner 22 Nov 3, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Young of Young’s Style Shop received a telegram Tuesday morning from their daughter, Mrs. Charles Terrell of Marion, Ind. of the arrival of a baby girl, born November 4th at 12:40 a.m. and the second child of the family. Nov 4L 1924
Creal Springs Miss Belle Eskew who is employed at Marion, visited her mother, Mrs. John Russell. Nov 4, 1924
Mrs. John Ford remains on the sick list with little improvement. Nov 4, 1924
Anthony Schillinger and family moved to West Frankfort Saturday where they expect to stay for the winter. Nov 4, 1924.
Pleasant Green Brush passed away at the family residence at 728 West Harper Street Tuesday, November 4th at 11:05. Mr. Brush was born at Glendale in Pope
County on October 7, 1867 and at the time of his death was 57 years and 27 days of age. The cause of death was Bright’s disease. The deceased was united in marriage to Mary C. Mitchell and to that union eleven children were born, five of whom are living, namely Dimple, Trovillon, Brownfield, Ill., Harry Brush, Marion, James Brush, Marion, Alice Brush, Marion and Howard Brush, Marion. His wife preceded him in death a year ago. He was a devout Christian’ and was a member of the Methodist Church at the time of his death. He was employed by Mr. Hearn of Marion at the time of his death. The funeral services will be conducted at 1 o’clock at the Methodist Church in Glendale. Nov 5, 1924
Crab Orchard In a collision here Friday night between two cars, Miss Opal Hill had her leg broken in two places and Mr. and Mrs. Wright Black were seriously injured. Nov 5, 1924
John Willard Bloodworth, of Goreville passed away at the Marion Hospital Thursday morning at 2 a.m. after a short illness. Mr. Bloodworth was born in Williamson County in 1872 and was married to Olla Jones in 1904 and three children were born to this union, Afton age 19 years, Eva age 15 years and Alleen age 5 years. Mr. Bloodworth was a devout Christian and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church several years ago. He has lived in this state all of his life and had served as a road commissioner for several years. He was a member of the W.O.W. at the time of his death. He leaves seven brothers, M. M. Bloodworth of Grassy, G. G. Bloodworth of Herrin, J. P. Bloodworth of Lick Creek, Bert Bloodworth of Grassy, Herman Bloodworth of Carbondale and A. Bloodworth of Grassy; and three sisters, Miss Dona Bloodworth, Mrs. Nora Davis and Mrs. Ethel McDaniel to mourn his departure. The funeral services will be conducted Friday, at Mt. Hebron Church by Rev. J. A. Hill at 11 a.m. and interment will be at the Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Nov 6, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Arthur Harris, Johnston City 21
Verna Williams, Johnston City 16
Aaron Patterson, Marion 52
Lucy Patterson, Marion 48
Joseph Vansach, West Frankfort 21
Lilliam Pacewicz, West Frankfort 18 Nov 6, 1924
Herrin Alec McLaren, Jr. of Weaver was seriously injured in Herrin Wednesday afternoon between five and six o’clock. The young man was about 16 or 17 years of age and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alec McLaren of Weaver. He worked at the mines in Herrin for some time but later accepted a position at the Herrin Supply Company. The accident occurred on the Illinois Central Railroad tracks in the city limits of Herrin. The young man was thrown under the train cutting off one of his hands and one of his feet. He was rushed to the Herrin Hospital where he received medical attention. Nov 6, 1924
Justice of the Peace Parks married Arthur Harris of Johnston City, age 24 and Miss Verna Williams of Johnston City, age 16 on Thursday morning. Nov 6, 1924
Joe Russell of Marion and Lola Jeffrey of Herrin were united in marriage in St. Louis Thursday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jeffrey of Herrin and was employed at the Illinois Southern Telephone Co. as operator. Nov 6, 1924
Joe Jeffrey, Deputy United States Marshall of Herrin, was arrested Wednesday evening for being drunk and swearing over a telephone and placed in the Herrin City Jail where he remained overnight. Nov 6, 1924
Mrs. Sarah A. Moore, 81, died Friday morning, November 7, 1924 at the home of her son-in-law, L G. Anderson in this city. Mrs. Moore called Creal Springs her home and went to that city to vote on Tuesday. While there an automobile driven by Mr. Allen of Marion struck her. Four ribs were broken and she was severely injured besides. Mr. Allen took her to the sanitarium where she was treated until Thursday, when Mr. Anderson took her to Herrin. The accident was said to have been unavoidable. Death was due to pneumonia, which developed following the accident. Nov 7, 1924
Miss Lillian Handkins, daughter of Orf Handkins of Pleasant Grove and Rue Ozment, son of R. L. Ozment of Paulton were married Saturday, November 1st at Harrisburg. The groom is a miner at Scranton. Nov 7, 1924
Henry Markus, 27 of Metropolis and Miss Hazel Clayton, 21 of Vienna, teachers in their respective towns passed through Marion enroute to the Normal Homecoming at Carbondale Saturday and were married by Rev. L. H. Knight, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clayton of Vienna. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Markus of Metropolis. They expect to continue teaching for the remained of the school year. Nov 8, 1924
Creal Springs Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Barger of Washington D. C. are visiting his sister, Mrs. Alonzo Glass. Nov 8. 1924
Dewey Cavity has been in the sanitarium about seven weeks as result of serious injuries received in the New Burnside Mine, was able to return home this week. Nov 8. 1924
Ben Miller is doing fine in St. Louis following an operation for appendicitis. Nov 8. 1924
Dr. J. W. Cummins of the Methodist Church united Harry Owsley, a miner from Orient in Franklin County and Miss Mary Perkins from the same city, in marriage at midnight last night. Harry Owsley and Maggie Owsley accompanied them. The young couple will reside in Orient. Nov 8, 1924
Louie Beltz of Marion is in great demand as a referee in the various athletic events in Southern Illinois. “Louie” is a recognized official in the National A. A. U., a state athletics and a Little Ten conference. Nov 8, 1924
A number of relatives of Mrs. Anna Barth of Carterville R.F.D. surprised her on Sunday, helping her to celebrate her eighty-third birthday. Nov 8, 1924
Mrs. Martha Roberta Miller Sullins of this city passed away at the family residence, 205 East Calvert Street Saturday evening, November 8th at 7:15 p.m. The deceased was born in Williamson County on April 11, 1883, and was the daughter of William and Easter Newton Miller. She had resided in this county all of her life. Mrs. Sullins professed faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of the Methodist Church. She married J. W. Sullins on October 22, 1905. She leaves her mother and five sisters, Mrs. Rosie Goddard of Vienna, Mrs. Nannie Oliver of Karnac, Moray Taylor of Vienna, Manilla Caldwell and Miss Marion Miller, both of Marion. The funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev A. M. Stickney, pastor of the Methodist Church and interment occurred at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Johnson County. Nov 10, 1924
Marriage Licenses
W. E. Groves, Johnston City 46
Artella Fleming, Johnston City 39
Harry Owsley, Orient 21
Mary Perkins, Orient 18
Rose Blue, Ava 27
Florence Pate, Herrin 23
Henry Markus, Metropolis 22
Hazel Clayton, Vienna 21
B. F. Menese, Goreville 70
Mary E. Jennings, Creal Springs 55
Leslie McEvan, Creal Springs 21
Alberta Rector, Creal Springs 16
Ike Seagle, West Frankfort 24
Edna Weaver, West Frankfort 18
Glenn Pride, Marion 26
Myrtle Houchin, Marion 20 Nov 10, 1924
Death Claims Allowed
Rob Houston, aged 83 died September 29, member of Local Union 1248, Herrin
Edward S. Smith, aged 59, death October 5, was due to mitral regurgitation, member Local Union 1248, Herrin
Allen Bradshaw, age 67, typhoid fever caused death October 17th, member of Local Union 2469, Herrin
Ralph E. Briggs, age 42, died October 1st of pneumonia, member of Local Union 959, West Frankfort Nov 11, 1924
Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Edwards of 60 East Boulevard to help celebrate Mr. Edwards’ 26th birthday. Nov 12, 1924
A warrant was issued for the arrest of Noel Cash. The charge is assault stemming from an encounter in the Peebles Cleaning establishment where Cash is alleged to have attacked J. M. Mozley. Nov 12,1924
Frank Dillon of Marion opened a new barbecue factory at 114 East Main Street. Mr. Dillon has installed an up-to-date roaster that is heated by gas and has a little electric motor that turns the meat. Mr. Dillon has a little yellow pig about three feet long with two large red electric eyes outside his building so as to guide people to the barbecue factory. Nov 12, 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Kingery of 702 South Bentley Street, November 9th, at 10:50 a.m. a fine baby girl. She has been named Hilda Anna and is the fifth child of the family. Nov 12, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Matthews of Marion Route 6 announce the arrival of a baby boy born November 10th at 6:00 p.m. and has been named Oscar Eugene. Nov 12, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mitchell and Mrs. Emma Dunaway motored to Harrisburg Tuesday and were the guests of Mr. Mitchell’s daughter, Mrs. Samuel Parker and family. Nov 12, 1924
Creal Springs Bert Malaer, local mail carrier and who recently married Miss Myrtle Lauderdale, returned to Creal Springs last week. On account of a badly injured foot he is unable to resume duties yet. Charles Parke is substituting for him. Nov 12, 1924
The local drug store has changed hands again. Dr. Walker selling out the entire stock to L. R. Hart who is already in charge. Nov 12, 1924
Paul Howerton, station agent in New Burnside, was here Saturday on business. Nov 12, 1924
Mrs. J. R. Tucker is still in a very bad state of health with no improvement. Nov 12, 1924
Hurst Mrs. J. L. Pinkston and her sister both died of pneumonia the past week. Nov 12, 1924
Arnold View Rachel Tanner, George Spicer and wife visited with William Youngblood last Sunday. Nov 12. 1924
Harry Tanner and brother, Tennyson, are constructing a new residence for Ab White. Nov 12, 1924
Belle Moore spent Sunday with Mrs. Walter Beasley. Nov 12, 1924
Aunt Belle Arnold spent the weekend with Nora Miller, her daughter at Carrier Mills. Nov 12, 1924
Mrs. N. N. Motsinger, known as ‘Aunt Nan” for several months passed away Thursday afternoon at 12:30 at her home. Mrs. Motsinger had suffered from cancer for many months and had been confined to her bed for nearly a year. She was eighty-two years of age last January and had lived in this county the majority of her life, dying on the old home place. Her husband Duke Motsinger died several years ago. He was a Civil War Veteran. The children who survive are Mrs. John Carmical of Marion route two, Sherman Motsinger of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Mary Jackson of Marion, route two and Mrs. Susan Jackson of Marion route two. None of the brothers and sisters survives. Mrs. Motsinger was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Mt. Pleasant and in her younger days had been an active worker. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Church with interment there, with Rev. John Morphis of Creal Springs in charge. Nov 13, 1924
Thomas Dugger of Hurst, formerly of Marion Route 5, passed away at the family residence at Hurst Tuesday, November 11th, the death being caused by pneumonia. At the time of his death, he was 39 years of age. He was married twice, once to Eunice Cook and after her death he was united in marriage to Mary Doan of Marion. One child was born in the first marriage, Curtis, age 14 and to the second union five children were born, three living and two dead. Those living are Beulah Mae; age 8 years, Louise, age 5 years and Thomas Melvin age 2 years. The deceased is survived by his wife and three children. He moved to Hurst about three years ago and was employed as a teamster in that city. He was a member of the Christdelphian Church at Creal Springs. The funeral services will be Thursday and interment will occur at the Christadelphian cemetery at Creal Springs. Nov 13, 1924
Howard J. Howell of Marion passed away at the family residence, 710 North Logan Street, Thursday morning, November 13th at 4 a.m. after a short illness caused by indigestion. The deceased was born near Vandalia on August 3, 1900 and was 24 years, 2 months and 10 days of age at the time of his death. He was unmarried and worked at one of the mines near Marion. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and has resided in this state all of his life. He was a graduate of the public schools and was not a member of any church. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Howell and besides his parents he leaves one brother, George, age 22 years and two sisters, Leona age 15 years and Mariah age 11 years to mourn his departure. The funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at the Seminary Baptist Church and interment will be at the Seminary Cemetery in Fayette County. Rev. J. W. Shelton of Vandalia will conduct the funeral services. Nov 13, 1924
Tuesday, November 12th was the first anniversary of the death of Daniel Willard Smith, former coach of the Marion Township High School athletics. Nov 13,1924
Creal Springs Charley Deaton who has employment at West Frankfort called on home folks Tuesday. Nov 13, 1924
Mrs. Martha Duncan of Carrier Mills is visiting her son, John Duncan, of this city. Nov 13, 1924
Logan Cobb of Stonefort visited with his brother, Jesse Cobb. Nov 13, 1924
George Hart and family are leaving the farm and moving to Creal for the winter. Nov 13, 1924
Hospital Notes
A. J. Rogers of Topeka, Kansas, visiting at 505 East Main Street, entered the Marion Hospital Wednesday suffering from pneumonia. Nov 13, 1924
Mrs. Stella Rice of 3 South Liberty Street was operated on for appendicitis November 10th and getting along nicely. Nov 13, 1924
Richard Sherman of Pittsburg had his hips crushed in Keytstone Mine November 5th and is doing nicely. Nov 13, 1924
Mrs. Howard Fowler of 204 East De Young Street was operated on several days ago. Nov 13, 1924
Miss Etta Mae Brush of Marion Route 6 who was shot in the left knee Wednesday received treatment and taken back to her home Wednesday. Nov 13, 1924
Earl Kelley being treated for a broken limb received in the Scranton Mine several weeks ago. Nov 13, 1924
Miss Mae Brush, the 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brush who resides on the W. 0. Potter farm just west of the city limits of Marion was painfully injured Wednesday afternoon about 4 o’clock while playing with a gun. Several young people were out in the rear of the home shooting at a tin can with a 22-gauge gun. The gun accidentally went off and the bullet struck Miss Brush in the left limb, embedding itself in the flesh. Nov 13, 1924
Delbert Mann, Johnston Allinsworth and Charles McMachurman were taken to Menard Thursday. Mann and McMachurman were convicted for forgery and Allinworth for burglary. Nov 14, 1924
Cambria Paul Hill and Miss Elsie Rolland were married on Saturday. Mr. Hill’s home is at Simpson, but he is teaching the West Beaver Pond School. Mrs. Hill is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Roland. Nov 14, 1924
Robert Lee Rentfro born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rentfro of Scottsboro, November 11th. Nov 14, 1924
Hurst Deaths Ruthe Sheeping of Bush was born December 24, 1911 and died November 11, 1924 at the age of 12 years, 10 months and 17 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Sheeping. Funeral services were conducted at the resident and interment occurred at the Osage Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. Nov 14, 1924
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church for Mrs. Nancy A. McNeil, widow of W. F. McNeil who passed away at the family residence Tuesday, November 11 at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 24 days. Interment occurred at the Hurricane Cemetery. Nov 14, 1924
Thomas Dugger of Hurst was born May 31, 1884 and died November 11, 1924 at the age of 40 years, 5 months and 10 days. Mr. Dugger was employed as a teamster. Interment was made near Creal Springs. Nov 14, 1924
Mrs. Birdie Sullins entered into rest on Saturday at 7:15 at the family home, 205 East Calvert Street. Funeral services were held at the home Monday. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Mrs. Sullins was born in Johnson County April 11, 1883. She was the daughter of William and Ester (Newton) Miller of Vienna, Johnson County. She had resided in Johnson County all her life except the last eight years when she lived in this city. She was married to J. W. Sullins of New Burnside October 22, 1905, the son of Samuel and Malissa Sullins. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, mother, four sisters, one brother, namely Mrs. Rosie Goddard, Vienna, Mrs. Nannie Oliver, Vienna, Mrs. Mary, Vienna, Mrs. Omernella Caldwell of this city. The father and one brother preceded her in death several years ago. She accepted Christ as her Savior and her Guide some years ago. Nov 14, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Tony Shragal, Johnston City 42
Mary Hoffart, Johnston City 28
George W. Davis, Herrin 52
Minnie Oxford, Rosiclair 42
William R. Payne, Herrin 23
Mary Sanders, Herrin 19
John Kelaches, Johnston City 36
Mary Belabrides, Johnston City 41 Nov 15, 1924
Squire John Pierce Lewis, aged 70 well known Marion Justice of the Peace, was married on Saturday morning in the county clerk’s office to Mrs. Sophie Cawthon, aged 50, of Pueblo, Colorado. The court house employees contributed the license while Squire Lewis’ friend, Rev. Robert E. Copher performed the ceremony. The bride formerly lived here but has been making her home in Colorado. The newlyweds will make their home on East Marion Street. Nov 151 1924
Richard Louis Patton shot Bennie Nunn of Colp with a shotgun Saturday morning about 7:30 o’clock at the home of his sister, Obelia Green in Colp. The young boy passed away shortly after the shooting. According to evidence given at the coroner’s inquest Bennie Nunn was boarding with his sister. His sister sent him out to build a fire and it was during that time the shooting occurred. Bennie’s sister, Obelia Green made the following statement at the inquest:
“I am a sister to Bennie Nunn. He was staying with me. I sent Bennie to make a fire. I heard a gun go off and I thought it was a chair falling. I went to the door and asked what was the matter. He said he was shot. Richard said Bennie had drawed a gun on him and Richard said he drawed his father’s shot gun on him. Bennie said he had left his gun at the foot of my bed the night before. We pulled off his overalls but did not find the gun in his pockets. This accident happened about 7:30 Saturday morning, November 1.5th. I heard no noise or words from the boys before the shooting. They had a fight the day before and called each other names. The gun was a 22caliber and a blank pistol. The gun was laying at the foot of my bed. The shotgun was his cousins. The shooting was back by the door. It was a double barrel shot gun.”
Pauline Hopkins, an acquaintance of the boys, testified that Bennie was standing between her children, after the accident had occurred. She asked what was the matter and was informed that Bennie had tried to scare Richard Patten and Richard had looked around and seen his father’s shot gun and had shot Bennie, thinking his father’s gun was empty and had only intended to scare Bennie away. The coroner’s jury rendered the following verdict:
“We the undersigned jurors sworn to inquire into the death of Bennie Nunn on oath do find that he came to his death by gunshot wounds by the hands of Richard Louis Patten. We recommend that he be held for action of the grand jury if the law will permit according to his age. “Nov 17, 1924
Alex McLaren, Jr., the 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McLaren of Weaver passed away at the Herrin Hospital. Friday morning at ten o’clock as the result of injuries received on November 5th while attempting to hop on a moving Illinois Central freight train at Weaver. The young man had been to Zeigler on the evening of the 5th and had just returned to his home in Weaver when he attempted to board a moving freight train and was thrown under the wheels. The accident occurred while the passenger train was standing at the Weaver station and he was–picked up and taken to the Herrin Hospital where his injuries received medical attention. Following the accident his hand was amputated but because of the shock the amputation of his foot was postponed. The young man was employed on different occasions as delivery boy for the Herrin Supply Co. Nov 17, 1924
George E. Harper of Herrin was instantly killed Saturday night when the Ford car driven by himself collided with a Dodge car driven by a McCullom boy of Johnston City. The accident occurred between 10:30 and 11 o’clock Saturday night. Harper had been visiting and was returning to Herrin while Mccullom and his friends had been to Herrin and were returning to Johnston City. Harper was employed at the Hamilton Furniture Company in Herrin as a collector. He resided with his aged mother on West Oak Street. The two cars met on the concrete bridge just out of Johnston City and it is the contention of McCullom and the other occupants of his car that Harper was over the line and was not running on his side of the pavement. The two cars collided throwing Harper against the windshield crushing his skull. He died instantly. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harper and was born in Pope County on September 10, 1888. He was one of seven children, four of whom are now alive, namely, Mrs. Raleigh Lay of Marion, Mrs. Sarah Murphy of Golconda, Mrs. Maggie Stone of East St. Louis and Mrs. Emma Lewis of Stonefort. He served his country during the World War in Company B, 37th Infantry and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. The funeral services will be at the family home at 1405 West Oak Street in Herrin Tuesday afternoon. Nov 17, 1924
The child of Delbert O’Neil of Marion, who was injured in an accident Monday night when the auto in which Mr. and Mrs. O’Neil and child were riding and another Ford collided, is improving and the injuries will not prove serious. The accident happened near the Stumble Inn at the corner of Normal and Grand Avenue in Carbondale. The occupants of the car fled without aiding the injured persons and revealing their identity. Nov 17, 1924
Dr. Ova L. Moulton, formerly of Marion who has been in Tucson, Arizona for the past two months for his health at the United States Veteran’s Hospital in that city, passed away about twelve o’clock Friday, November 14th. Decedent was born October 27, 1899 to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Moulton of North Market Street and was reared in this community. He was 25 years old. The doctor was a graduate of the Marion City schools and Marion Township High School. He answered the call of his country and served in the great World War in the United States Navy. He was a graduate of the St. Louis Dental School. Besides the parents he leaves a widow, formerly Miss Marie Stanley, a five months old son, Ernest and two sisters, Mrs. George Ozment and Miss Ruth Moulton. His mother was at his bedside when he passed away. The body will arrive in Marion Tuesday afternoon and the funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church on Wednesday with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Nov 17, 1924
Carl Arms, switchman employed at the C.B. & Q. Railroad, who took ten or fifteen tablets of bi-chloride of mercury last Tuesday, passed away at the Herrin Hospital Saturday morning about 11 a.m. At the coroner’s inquest his wife, Emma Arms, testified giving the following account.
“I am 26 years of age and the wife of Carl Arms. He was a C.B. & Q. switchman. On Armistice Day he got up in the morning and he was mad at me. He said he was going to the Q depot and catch a freight train and go to Centralia. He was mad about an ice bill of $8.45. He was mad at me because he figured that I owed the bill and I did not. He made no threats to me. I followed him to the depot begging him to come and go home. He went home with me and I started to make up the bed. He seemed to go mad and hit me with a Kewpie doll and knocked me over and my head fell back and he tried to choke me. He seemed to get a pain in his heart and relaxed. He picked the Kewpie doll off of the floor and carried it to the kindling box. I turned to make up the bed. No words passed. He called to me and I went to him. He said, ‘all right sweetheart you can eat your breakfast now.” When I went to see what he wanted he was standing in the kitchen with a dipper of water in his right hand and mercury tablets the other. He said, it is better I die now than a year or two later,” and swallowed the tablets. I ran to a telephone to call the doctor. I couldn’t get any doctors and I called the city hall for police and called the hospital but they didn’t answer. I ran back home and beat up six eggs to drink. I opened three cans of sweet milk and gave him one quart of sweet milk and two cups of strong coffee. I run to the neighbors and asked them if they would get someone to take my husband to the hospital and helped the nurse pump the stomach clean and helped him on the table. I waited on him all of the time. I did not know he had the tablets. He tried on two or three different times to commit suicide the last three months. He took ten tablets. I used three tablets as an antiseptic. I had them in the house at all times. We were married June 7, 1924.” The coroner’s jury returned a verdict that his death was caused by him taking bi-chloride of mercury tablets with suicide intent. Nov 17, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rogers of 803 East Browning Street announce the arrival of a fine baby boy born November 16th. As yet the little lad has not been named. Nov 18, 1924
Pittsburg police chief, Mon Owens, arrested Ray Snoddy as a deserter last week. Jessie Everett sent him to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station Monday morning. Nov 18, 1924
James Connelly and Miss Elizabeth Winstead were married at 3:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Second Baptist parsonage by the pastor, Rev. W. A. Travelstead. The bride is the daughter of James Winstead of West Cherry Street and is a member of the Second Baptist Church. The groom is the son of Wesley Connelly and is employed in the Missouri Pacific yards at Mauser Store. Nov 18, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Don Barth of 303 North Van Buren Street announce the arrival of a fine eight-pound baby boy, born at 4:00 a.m. Monday, November 17th, the first child of the family and has been named Don Jr. Mrs. Barth was formerly Miss Marie Glass. Nov 18, 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Farthing of 400 North Washington, a baby girl, November 15th, the fifth child of the family. She has been named Ida Bell. Nov 18, 1924
Hannah Steward, colored, died at her home near New Denison Monday morning about 2:30 a.m. She was married to Timothy Steward at Carmi many years ago and to this union was born twelve children. The age of the deceased is not known, but she was an old woman. She was a member of the Pentecost Church of God and has resided in this county for the past thirty years. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday or Thursday and interment will occur at Locust Grove Cemetery. Nov 18, 1924
Congressman E. E. Denison and mother went to St. Louis last week where they attended the wedding of Miss Marion Lane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Lane of St. Louis to Myles Hasgall, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Hasgall of St. Louis. Miss Lane, niece of the Congressman, was a guest of Mr. Denison and his mother in Marion last week. Nov 18, 1924
Funeral services for Dr. Ova L. Moulton who died at Tucson, Arizona last week, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Marion, the body arriving here Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Moulton was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the army reserve corps in 1923 and was also a member of the American Legion in Washington D.C. previous to moving west. Dr. A. E. Prince and Dr. J. W. Cummins will conduct the funeral services. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. The casket will be closed at the home at 1 p.m. and will not be reopened. Nov 18, 1924
Herbert Jones of Marion and Miss Mabel Benton of West Frankfort were married at Jonesboro on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. and were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown of Marion. Mr. Jones is the son of Mrs. Bessie Jones of 106 South Market Street and is employed at New Virginia Mine. His bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Benton of West Frankfort. Nov 18, 1924
Ralph Howell who was buried at Liberty Cemetery in 1901 was disinterred November 18th and re-interred in Rose Hill Cemetery November 18th. He was a brother of Ernest Howell, Railway Mail Clerk of the C & E. I. Railroad, Dr. D. H. Howell of Chicago, Hyram Howell, Harley Howell and Chloe Howell of Marion. His mother, Mrs. John Howell resides on East Calvert Street in Marion. Nov 19, 1924
Pittsburg An explosion occurred at Keystone Mine Saturday afternoon. Bob Corder, Pete Heseker and Bob McDaniels were burned. Mr. Corder was burned seriously. They were given medical treatment and Mr. Corder was taken to the hospital. Nov 19, 1924
Mr. Sherman who was burned at Keystone is better today. Nov 19. 1924
Miss Pauline Midgett left Sunday night for Kankakee where she has accepted a position in the hospital. Nov 19, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Herman Eskins, Orient 23
Lena Jeralds, Carterville 29
L. W. Fleming, Johnston City 24
Helen Vick, Johnston City 20
Freeman Dorris, West Frankfort 21
Verbal Moake, Johnston City 20
Dewey Riddle, Marion 24
Hazel Wells, Marion 19
Walter Trenz, Carterville 32
Clare Farless, Carterville 20
Harry Cash, Marion 22
Dora Groves, Johnston City 23
Lewis Miller, Stonefort 44
Lela Hill, Stonefort 20
Stince Spears, Carrier Mills 32
Violet Oshal, Stonefort 28
Alexander Cowdrey, Creal Springs 84
Leone Conrey, Creal Springs 51 Nov 19, 1924
R. A. Corder of West Cherry Street was injured in the mine explosion at Pittsburg on Saturday and is in critical condition at the Marion Hospital, but doctors predict his recovery. His son, Allen Corder, an employee of the Naval Hospital in Washington D.C., having been called home arrived Tuesday. Nov 19, 1924
An inquest was held in Johnston City Tuesday for Arthur Hubbard who was fatally burned on Sunday. Mrs. Dessie Hubbard, the widow, testified that Arthur Hubbard was 35 years old. He was building a fire with gasoline last Sunday, November 9th when the gasoline can exploded and burned him. He had been in the hospital since Tuesday, November 11th and died this evening. (18th). He was a miner and leaves a wife and four children. Nov 19, 1924
Creal Springs Mrs. Fred Buckner and babe went to Murphysboro Friday where she attended the funeral of her brother, Howard Wilcox on Saturday. Mr. Wilcox died in Rickersburg, Pa. last Wednesday, November 12th. He was 26 years old and leaves his wife, two children and many relatives. He was formerly a resident of this vicinity and a son of Rev. Wilcox. Nov 19, 1924
Ben Miller was recently operated on in St. Louis and is still in that city but is reported fine and will be returning home soon. Nov 19, 1924
Dr. D. D. Morris and family of Metropolis visited his brother, Peter Morris, and family here last week. Nov 19. 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Benton R. Davis of Route 6, November 14 a girl, the fifth child of the family and has been named Helen. Nov 19, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Simmons of Scottsboro announce the arrival of a baby boy, born November 16 at 10:30 P.M. and has been named James Ellsworth. Nov 19, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Durham of Southern Township announce the arrival of a fine baby girl born November 8th. Nov 19, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Miners of Southern Township announce the arrival of a baby boy at their home November 15th, the fifth child of the family. Nov 19, 1924
Miss Mae Kearns is the new Williamson County school nurse. She works under the direction of the county superintendent, J. W. Mckinney and will visit just as many schools as will be possible. Nov 20, 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jeter of 309 North Hamlet Street, November 17th, a girl, the third child of the family and has been named Barbara Jean. Nov 20, 1924
A man who had been staying at his home in Energy for the past three weeks shot “Fleety” Beltz Wednesday evening. According to his story the man, whose name he did not know but who was called “Charlie” was a bum and had been living with him for the past three weeks. While car riding Wednesday the two began arguing and “Charlie” shot Beltz, the bullet going through the left side of his chest. He was taken to the Marion Hospital where he received medical attention. He didn’t want any warrants sworn out against the man. It is thought the man left the city. Nov 20, 1924
J. Sam Ozee, Carbondale contractor, passed away at the Marion Hospital Wednesday evening about 6 o’clock after a short illness. He was brought to the hospital last Friday and had been in a critical condition since. The body was taken to the Cash Undertaking Parlors and was shipped to Chrisman Thursday morning. Nov 20, 1924
Creal Springs Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Wilcox of Sumner and Miss Wilcox, their daughter, a teacher in Metropolis,–were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buckner. They were enroute home from the funeral of their son, Howard Wilcox in Murphysboro on Saturday. These good people were formerly residents in this city. Nov 21, 1924
James McBride and Alexander Cowdrey, two old soldiers, were in Marion Tuesday on business. Nov 21, 1924
Uncle Reuben H. Chrisman and wife departed Wednesday for a little visit with his daughter, Mrs. G. B. Stone and family in the Zion Hill vicinity east of Ozark. Nov 21, 1924
J. W. McKinney and Rev. Charles Stalker conducted the funeral services for Henry Harrison Helple Thursday afternoon at the Warder Street Baptist Church and interment occurred at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Helple passed away at the family residence at 902 West Boulevard Wednesday morning at 2:30 a.m. after a short illness. Nov 21, 1924
The funeral of Freeman Russell was held at the Goddard Chapel Friday morning at 10 a.m. Rev H. 0. Wilson, pastor of the First Christian Church of Marion conducted the services. Nov 22, 1924
Rev. A. E. Prince united Miss Maurine F. Ohler of Marion aged 36 years, to Edwin D. Grobe of Marion age 51 years, at the First Baptist Church in Marion Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. The impressive ring ceremony was used. Mrs. A. E. Prince and Miss Beulah Doerr were witnesses. They newlyweds will reside on Mr. Grobe’s farm, which is located near Marion. Nov 22, 1924
Harold Dunn and Tommie Schwartz were arrested and charged with breaking into the Elles Store Company and the Stotlar Drug Company in Cambria. Nov 24, 1924
George Michas of Herrin was killed Saturday while working at the Wilco Coal Company Mine near Herrin. Michas was employed as a shot firer and when firing shots went into a room to fire one shot missed a few minutes before. While in the room he was overcome by suffocation and died while there. Andrew Cougler, one of the partners of Michas testified at the coroner’s inquest that he and Michas had four shots to fire in two places, one room in the southwest and the other one entry. After they got through shooting and were coming out Michas asked him how many shots were in the south and he told him four. Michas said he had only lit three and insisted on going back. They went together until Cougler stopped because of smoke and Michas kept going and must have got down with the smoke for he never answered when called to. The shot he was going back to light was in the room first off the south. The rooms were about fifty feet from the switch. He was in the room when he was found. It was a solid shot and he didn’t think Michas had ever got to light it. He was about five or six feet from the face of the room and it was about forty minute or one hour before they got him out of the room. The ventilation was medium. The coroner’s jury ruled George Michas came to his death by being suffocated from powder smoke in Wilco Coal Company while at his regular employment. Nov 24, 1924
Herrin Miss Olga Meyers is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Meyers in Carbondale over the weekend. Nov 24, 1924
Mrs. Jake Herman of West Madison Street is reported to be in a very critical condition with pneumonia fever. Mrs. Herman was formerly Miss Lillian Holland. Nov 24, 1924
Geneva Damron the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Damron of South 20th Street underwent had her tonsils and adenoids removed Thursday at Dr. Carl Baker’s office. Nov 24, 1924
Kenneth Herbert Trent Was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Trent of 520 South 21st. Street on October 2nd. Nov 24, 1924
Beulah Maude Hunt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hunt of 209 West Bryant was born October 21st. Nov 24, 1924
Louise Bulteril, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bulteril of 1301 West Adams Street was born October 23rd. Nov 24, 1924
Henry Lee Stone, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Stone of 1216 South 16th Street was born October 3rd. Nov 24, 1924
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Riley at Energy October 2nd. Nov 24, 1924
Margertia Frananida, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Frananida of 609 North 9th Street was born October 30th.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Witson of 806 West Maple Street November 6th. Nov 24, 1924
Betty Jean Ligenanbee was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ligenanbee of 504 South 18th Street October 24th. Nov 24, 1924
Sam Ozee, aged about thirty-five years, died at the hospital in Marion at 5:00 o’clock Wednesday, following an operation Sunday for ulcerated stomach. The remains were taken to his home at Chrisman where the funeral and burial will be held. Mr. Ozee was superintendent of construction with the Hamilton-Hoffman Construction Co. His wife, father and sister were with him when he passed away. Nov 24, 1924
Marcella Mae, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McReaken of 606 South Mechanic Street, was very severely burned Sunday morning when she and the maid collided causing her to spill a pan of boiling water on the little girl, which burned her back, arms and shoulders. They have a trained nurse with the little one and Monday morning she was reported as getting along as well as could be expected. Nov 24, 1924
William Eugene McDonnell the three months and twenty-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. William McDonnell passed away at the family residence at 308 North Bentley Street Sunday morning. The little boy was born in Marion on September 3rd and had been ill a short time before his death. The funeral services were conducted Monday morning family residence and interment was at the Maplewood Cemetery. Nov 24, 1924
Death Claims Allowed
William Twitty, age 40, was shot October 26, member local union 1776, Freeman Spur Nov 24, 1924
James Estes, age 33, gastritis caused death November 5, member local union 4228 Carterville Nov 24, 1924
Alphonse Boalinger (Bolinger, Bollinger), age 34, was killed by fall of rock September 19, member local union 3192 Johnston City Nov 24, 1924
Tony Gradzulls, age 28, fall of rock caused death October 24, member local union 303 Orient Nov 24, 1924
Joseph Pippin, age 72, was killed in a mine accident October 25, member local union 1776, Freeman Spur Nov 24, 1924
William Boyd, age71, was killed in a mine accident October 25, member local union 1776, Freeman Spur Nov 24, 1924
Dominic Brizzi, age 36, was shot October 26, member local union 1000, Herrin Nov 24, 1924
About four o’clock Tuesday morning Willard East of Cambria, night watchman at the Elles Store Company, heard someone trying to gain entrance at the front. He was in the rear of the building and rushed to the front to see who was trying to break in taking his shotgun with him. The men had gained entrance to the store and East opened fire on the burglars. There were five of the men in the gang and they returned the shots shooting East in the breast, the bullet going through his body. The exchange of shots awakened the neighborhood and the neighbors rushed to the store finding East lying on the floor in a pool of blood. East lived about thirty minutes after the shooting. He stated that he had shot one of the burglars. The men had stolen a large amount of clothing and had loaded the stolen goods in a Ford car. A posse was organized and a search began for the men. Their car was found on the north hard road leading out of Cambria. Apparently, the men were speeding and turned the car over at a sharp curve in the road. When the car was found officers took the license number of the car and found that it belonged to Patean. Patean had gone to the police in Zeigler Monday night and told them someone had stolen his car. He was held on suspicion and turned over to county deputies Tuesday morning as being connected with the Cambria robbery. East was a young man, only twenty-eight years of age and was married to Miss Tippy some time ago. He resided at Cambria and was employed at the Elles Store as night watchman. His widowed mother resided at Grand Tower. Nov 25, 1924
Robert Alvis Corder of Marin, who was fatally burned in a mine explosion at Keystone Mine near Pittsburg last week, passed away at the Marion Hospital at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, November 23rd. Mr. Corder was born near Crab Orchard on February 2, 1876 and was married to Myrtle Wilson on November 10, 1901. To this union was born five children, William Allen, age 22 of U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C., Charles, age 19, Lucille, age 17, Ethel, age 15 and Mary Elizabeth, age 3, all of Marion. He was the son of William and Amanda Corder. Mr. Corder attended the public schools at Crab Orchard and graduated from the Crab Orchard Academy and the International Business College. He was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge and the United Mine Workers of America and has resided in Williamson County all of his life. Besides the parents he leaves one sister, Mrs. Elmer Bryan of Pittsburg and a half-sister, Mrs. Robert C. Parks of Marion to mourn his departure. The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Mt. Pleasant Church, Rev. L. H. Knight conducting the services and interment occurred at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Nov 25, 1924
Mrs. Elijah Turner died at the State Hospital in Anna at 1 a.m. Tuesday. Deceased is the mother of Mrs. Frank Gresham of Marion and Mrs. Adelle Motsinger of Crab Orchard. Nov 25, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Otis Sowers, Dekoven 23
Lillian Hicks, Dekoven 18
Herman Bean, Anna 21
Nannie Elam, Anna 21
Arlie Caudie, Herrin 21
Opal Killion, Herrin 18
Charles Smothers, Carterville 19
Luella Garrison, Marion 22
Nick Pappales, Johnston City 31
Electra Fay Corset, Johnston City 28
Arlie Stark, Kansas City 25
Jessie Ramsey, West Frankfort 21
C. Jerry Boyd, Carterville 21
Vera Bulock, Carterville 21 Nov 25, 1924
Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta A. Turner of near Crab Orchard who died at the Anna Hospital Monday night, will be held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Grisham of North Bentley Street, Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Services conducted by Rev. Travelstead and Dr. A. E. Prince. The deceased was born July 15, 1855 and was 68 years, 11 months and 21 days old at the time of her death. She was married twice, the first time to William Scobey and to this union two children were born, Florence Grisham of North Liberty Street and Dell Motsinger of Marion Route 2. The second marriage was to Elijah Turner and to this union two children were born, Gillie Corley of Carterville and Mood Turner of Kankakee. All the children and one brother survive her, the brother High Turner of Harrisburg. She was a member of the Coal Bank Baptist Church of Crab Orchard and has lived near Crab Orchard all her life. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Nov 25, 1924
Mrs. Marshall Hartwell and Uncle Mart Davis received a telephone call Tuesday morning telling of the death in East St. Louis of Ivan Littleton, husband of Mrs. Myra Littleton. It is believed that Mr. Littleton died late Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Littleton formerly resided here and are related to Mrs. Hartwell and Mr. Davis. Mrs. Littleton was formerly Miss Myra Murphy. The body will be shipped to Marion on Thursday arriving here on the 1 o’clock train. It will then be taken to the Goddard Chapel at Rose Hill Cemetery and be buried there on Thursday afternoon. Nov 25, 1924
Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Gillespie of Chamnesstown have as guests at their home, Mrs. Gillespie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cooper and daughter Elsie of Indianola, Illinois. Nov 25, 1924
Mildred Anna Martin, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Martin (colored) passed away at the family residence at 117 North Mechanic Street Monday. The child was born Sunday and the burial will occur at Maplewood Cemetery Tuesday. Nov 25, 1924
Mose Patean who was arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting at Cambria was released from the Williamson County Jail Wednesday. The car used by the bandits belonged to Patean who was able to prove that his car was stolen from his home near Zeigler and that he did not have any connection with the robbery and murder. Nov 26, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peebles, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Shimer, Mrs. G. G. Blackburn and James Blackburn motored to St. Louis Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with Fred Peebles, Jr. who is a student at Washington University. Nov 26, 1924
Theron McClanahan, the 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John McClanahan of 1500 West Main Street was ran over by a car driven by Josh Chamness Tuesday evening. He is suffering from a fractured collar bone and several bruises. Nov 26, 1924
An argument, which resulted Wednesday night over rent money, caused Charles Sisney of Marion to be shot in the hand and Jake Cacciabandon (Cacciabaudo)to be fatally shot. Cacciabando dying an hour after the shooting. The shooting occurred at the home of Clifton Hatcher on North Granite Street Wednesday night. Jake Cacciagandon was drunk and came asking Hatcher to pay him the money he owed him. Hatcher told him to go home and sober up. C. A. Brummet of Marion was at the Hatcher home and testified that Jake came back the third time arguing with Hatcher and wanting his money. The coroner’s jury found that Jake Caccciabandon came to his death by gunshot wounds by the hands of Clifton Hatcher, justifiable homicide. Nov 28, 1924
Jake Cacciabando (Cacciabaudo) was born in Burgis, Italy on March 27, 1887. He has resided in this county for fourteen years and nine months. He leaves a widow and two children. He was a member of the Catholic Church of Herrin and fraternally belonged to the Moose and the United Mine Workers of America. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday and interment will occur at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Nov 28, 1924
Birdwell Mr. and Mrs. Frank Casey are the proud parents of a fine baby boy. Nov 28, 1924
Eunice Hundley was in Creal Springs Hospital last week. She had her tonsils removed. Nov 28, 1924
Thomas Deaton sold a pair of good mules last week. Nov 28, 1924
Alvin Hundley is on the sick list. Nov 28, 1924
Robie Duncan is moving out of this vicinity to Simpson. Nov 28, 1924
C.W.S. Hundley caught a ten pound possum Saturday night. Nov 28, 1924
Pulley’s Mill Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Calhoun of Herrin visited at W. M. Calhoun’s Sunday. Nov 28, 1924
Otis Ward sold his property to Dr. A. D. Thornton and has moved to Marion. Nov 28, 1924
Tom Neely made a business trip to Marion Monday. Nov 28, 1924
William Stanley is gathering corn. Nov 28, 1924
Olen Parks moved to Marion. Nov 28, 1924
Harvey Maze is moving to Albert Toler’s place. Nov 28, 1924
Thursday night four prisoners broke out and escaped from the county jail. The young men who escaped were Francis Revers of Herrin, about 20 years of age who was charged with stealing a car, Leo Spence, about 16 of Herrin, Joe Harrison, about 17 of Herrin and Lloyd Whitecotton, about 17 of Clifford. Turnkey, Ira Cash, went to Dallas, Ga, to arrest Will Howell of Marion on a charge of wife and child abandonment. When Mr. Cash returned with the prisoner, he missed the four prisoners who had escaped. Nov 28, 1924
Marion Personals Mrs. M. A. Stewart of Piggott, Ark. has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Oliver Stewart and family for the past few days. Nov 28, 1924
Mrs. Lola Gerthemper of Johnston City arrived in this city Friday morning to visit with Miss Helen Jones and attend a teacher’s meeting. Nov 28, 1924
Mrs. Etta Mouser and daughter, Evelyn, were in Marion Friday shopping. Nov 28, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Buddie Absher and children, Fern and James of near Harrisburg spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sprague. Nov 28, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Fehrenbaker of Carbondale announce the arrival of a fine girl born November 24th. The first child of the family and her name is Nellena Avis. The mother was formerly Lena Jones of Marion. Nov 28. 1924
Paul Phenistry was arrested at Colp where he was found in possession of a stolen car secured from a garage at Harco. He was lodged in the Saline County Jail awaiting action of the grand jury. Nov 29, 1924
Fire supposed to be caused by an overheated stove destroyed the home of Mrs. Mary Wherley at 1009 West White Street Saturday morning. Mrs. Wherley is in Piggott, Arkansas with her son, Leonard Wherley, who is to be taken to a hospital Monday for an operation. Her son, Dan Wherley, was sleeping at home and taking his meals with his sister, Mrs. Ed Elles who lived directly in the rear on West Central Street. Dan had gone to work early and before leaving had filled the stove full of coal and the fire is supposed to have started from this source. Nov 29, 1924
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Nancy J. Sanders, widow of I. J. Sanders, who passed away at the family residence at Marion R.F.D. 5 after an extended illness. Mrs. Sanders was born in Pope County, Illinois on June 27, 1846 and at the time of her death was seventy-eight years, ten months and one day old. She was the daughter of Henry and Cynthia (Duncan) Vaughn. She was united in marriage to I. J. Sanders in1866 in Pope County and to this union was born three children, James H. Sanders of Marion, R.F.D., Alonzo Sanders of Marion R.F.D. and Mrs. Josephine Stone of East St. Louis. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. There is also one sister and one brother, Mrs. Laura Stroud of Carterville and John H. Cannon of Carterville. Two brothers preceded her in death in infancy. Mrs. Sanders was a devout Christian and member of the Methodist Church of Mt. Olive. Rev. J. W. McKinney will conduct funeral services Sunday afternoon and interment will occur at Crab Orchard Cemetery. Nov 29, 1924
Stonefort The Stonefort High School will give a play December 9 and 10. Nov 29, 1924
Charles Leonard, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gunter, born November 20 and passed away the 21st. was buried at the Bolton Cemetery Friday evening. Nov 29, 1924
Charles Bracy, president and manager of the Bracy Supply Company, has secured the district agency for the Paige and Jewett automobiles and will organize an active sales force to merchandise them in this territory. Sam Hall of St. Louis will be the active head of the sales force and inspection department. Nov 29, 1924
Roy Poulson of Herrin is a prisoner in the Benton Jail serving a twenty-day sentence with a fine of one dollar attached on a charge of petty larceny. He is charged with taking $2.50 from the cash drawer at the Illinois Central Railroad Station at Zeigler last week. Nov 29, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Abney, route six are the parents of a baby boy born November 26th at 11 o’clock p.m., the first child of the family and the little lad has been named Bobby Jean. The mother was formerly Miss Juanita Holbrook. Nov 29, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Borum of 1204 North Van Buren Street announced the arrival of a nine pound girl born November 28th and the first child of the family. The little Miss has been named Dorothy Jean. The mother was formerly Miss Lucille Booth. Nov 29, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gordon 1006 South Madison Street are the proud parents of a baby girl born November 26th. She has been named Florence. Nov 29, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Turner of Southern Township announce the arrival of a girl at their home November 22nd, the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Ruth Finks. Nov 29, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson announce the arrival of a baby girl November 24th. The family lives in Southern Township. Nov 29, 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barnett living in Southern Township on November 27th a girl, the third child of the family. Nov 29, 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Groves on November 27th a boy the first child of the family. The mother was Anita Onstatt. The parents live in Southern Township. Nov 29, 1924
Creal Springs Mr. Baugher and family moved here last week from Mt. Vernon and occupy the Simmons property on South Line Street recently vacated by the Schillingers. Nov 29, 1924
Ben Miller was recently operated on in St. Louis for appendicitis and gall stones. Nov 29, 1924
L. L. McIntire and family moved to Mt. Vernon this week. Mr. McIntire is a traveling salesman. Nov 29, 1924
John Chamness, young son of Sam Chamness, residing east of Creal Springs is carrying a bad foot as a result of an accidental discharge of his gun while rabbit hunting. Nov 29, 1924
Uncle Sam Prather, an old soldier, made another milestone Tuesday, which is number 80. Nov 29, 1924
Misses Augusta and Ethel Howard and niece Juna Fae Sutton were called to Buncombe Wednesday due to the death of their sister, Mrs. Eli Mcroy. Nov 29,1924
Herrin Joe Strodick passed away at his home at 700 South 26th Street Monday evening from the effects of injuries received at the Freeman Spur Mine about thirteen months ago when his back was broken and he suffered other injuries from which he never recovered. He was 28 years, 1 month and 7 days of age at the time of his death. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence Wednesday and interment occurred at the City Cemetery. Nov 29, 1924
Mrs. James Daugherty is reported to be seriously ill with pneumonia fever at her home on West Harrison Street. Nov 29, 1924
Miss Evelyn Elles and brother, George Elles of St. Louis, are visiting their sister, Miss Mable Elles who is a patient at the hospital here this week. Nov 29, 1924
Miss Mildred Harper, 1206 West University Ave, St. Louis is the guest of her cousin, Miss Maude Landen on South 17th Street over the weekend. Nov 29, 1924
December
The new Circuit Clerk, Leonard Stearns, is the youngest man to hold a county office in Williamson County. He is the son of Sam Stearns and has served the past four years as Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk under L. 0. Caplinger who has retired. Dec 1, 1924
Fred Simpson becomes county recorder, a new county office. Formerly this office was combined with the circuit clerk. Mr. Simpson attended the Southern Illinois Normal University of Carbondale and taught in Williamson County for five years. He has operated an insurance office in Marion for some time. Mr. Simpson selected Walter Throgmorton of Marion as Chief Deputy Recorder. Dec 1, 1924
The new coroner, George Bell, is a resident of Clifford and had been Republican committeeman for the past six years. At the time of his election, he was a member of the Williamson County Board of Supervisors. Dec 1, 1924
Arlie 0. Boswell, youngest states attorney in the history of Williamson County took office Monday morning. He appointed C. Ray Smith and Will Fowler, both of Marion as his assistants. Dec 1, 1924
Legal Notice I, Fred Parker, having been convicted at the May 1919 term of the Circuit Court of Williamson County, of the crime of murder and receiving a life sentence, will at the January 1925 meeting of the Davison of Pardons and Paroles, apply for a pardon or commutation of sentence. (signed) Fred Parker Dec 1, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Yates of North Market Street announce the arrival of a 9 3/4-pound baby girl born Monday morning December 1″ at four o’clock. The little Miss has been named Winifred Jean. Dec 1, 1924
Herrin Joe Scapino, an Italian from West Frankfort, was burned to death about midnight when his automobile turned over and pinned him down on “death curve” midway between Herrin and Johnston city. Joe Scapino was a native of West Frankfort and was representative of the Anheuser-Bush Brewery Company in this district. Dec 2, 1924
County Clerk, S. E. Storme received a message from the superintendent of The State Hospital at Anna is trying to locate the family of Mary Fry who is in a serious condition. Any information regarding Mary Frye’s family will be appreciated so the hospital may know what action to take in the case of death. The lady has been a patient at the hospital since 1907 when she was committed on the complaint signed by B. C. Parter of Stonefort. Dec 2, 1924
P. J. Staubt of Carbondale and Bessie Moake of Marion were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Felts at Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin last week. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Leigh of this city. The groom in an engineer on the Illinois Central Railroad. The newlyweds will make their home at 204 West Main Street, Carbondale after Dec. 10th. Dec 2, 1924
Burial services for little Vernell Shaw Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Moore of South Burr Street, were held Sunday morning. Interment was at Coal Bank Cemetery, adjoining the church. Dec 2, 1924
On Sunday, November 30, 1924, Mr. and Mrs. George Dahmer of Route 3 celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary at their country home. The union was blessed with three children, Katherine, passing away in infancy, Herman J. and Elsie E. still live with the happy couple. Dec 2. 1924
Marriage Licenses
William Popham, Herrin 42
Bessie M. Albright, Herrin 23
Arvie Dorris, Johnston City 30
Theresa Kreamer, St. Louis 30
William Aaron, Herrin 20
Eva Roberts, Herrin 19
Terry Davis, Marion 45
Dora Calvert, Marion 40
Robert C. Harris, Carrier Mills 21
Eunice Boatright, Harrisburg 20
Leo Harris, Carrier Mills 21
Eva Mae Patterson, Harrisburg 18
John L. Rader, Marion 28
Kathleen Dungey, Marion 18
Frank Bornet, Johnston City 40
Mary Karlovihs, Johnston City 33 Dec 2, 1924
Pulley’s Mill Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Peterman are the proud parents of a 10-pound boy. Dec 2, 1924
Cambria On Wednesday morning short funeral services were held at the home for Willard East, who was killed by robbers in the Elles Store early Wednesday morning, after which he was taken to Grand Tower to the home of his mother and on Thursday funeral services were conducted there and burial was made in the cemetery at that place. Besides his wife, Mr. East leaves his mother, three brothers and one sister. Dec 2, 1924
Mrs. Nora Taylor, wife of Tom Taylor, took her life by hanging herself in her room at the West Hotel Tuesday about 4:30 or 5:00 o’clock. Mrs. Taylor was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reel and was born in Posey County, Indiana in 1867. Mrs. Taylor has resided in this county for several years. She was united in marriage to Tom Taylor and to that union two children were born, Joe Taylor of Spillertown and Mrs. Olie Ellis of Spillertown. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the M. E. Church of Spillertown. Mr. Taylor is employed as night clerk at the West Side Hotel where he and his wife resided. Mrs. Taylor had been in bad health for the past several months and it had been worrying her greatly. Her sister, Mrs. Phillip Rick, started into her sister’s room about five o’clock but found the door locked and noticed a rope drawn through the transom above the door. She tried to open the door but was unable to do so. Cutting the rope, she was able to force entrance into the room and found her sister lying on the floor dead. She had used a small hemp rope tying it around her neck and running it through the transom above the door. Mrs. Taylor had four sisters, Mrs. Phillip Rick of Marion, Mrs. N. Stembough of Browning, Mrs. Mary Redman of Oakland City, Indiana, Mrs. J. J. Follis of Herrin and three brothers, Charles Reel of Creal Springs, John Reel of Harrisburg and Sam Reel of Evansville, Indiana. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at the Cash Undertaking Parlors, Rev. J. W. Cummins officiating and interment will occur at the Maplewood Cemetery. Dec 3, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Mosley of Thorne Place are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby boy who arrived Wednesday morning, their second child and second son. The little one has been named Billie Joe. The mother was formerly Miss Katherine Carter. Dec 3, 1924
George W. Allen passed away at the family residence at 1303 South Liberty Street on December 2nd at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Allen was born near Coal Bank Church on April 8, 1852. He was the son of Randall and Alsie (Tanner) Allen and has one sister, Mrs. John Manier. He was united in marriage to Amanda Lyons in Williamson County and to this union six children were born, Albert Allen of Dewmaine, George Allen of Marion, Mrs. Thomas Kelton, who resides south of Carterville, Bessie Allen of Marion, Nathaniel Allen of Marion and Mrs. Margaret Parks of Creal Springs. At the time of his death he was eighty-two years of age. He has been a member of the Indian Camp Church for the past forty years. Besides his wife and children, he has twenty-five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren to mourn his departure. Rev. Arthur Travelstead will conduct funeral services at the home Thursday morning at 11 o’clock and interment will be made at Coal Bank Cemetery. Dec 3, 1924
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. for Harry Cash who passed away at the family residence at 701 North Otis Street Tuesday, December 2nd at 4:50 a.m. Mr. Cash was born February 25, 1901 and has resided in Marion for several years. He was formerly chief of the Marion Fire Department. Mr. Cash was married about two years ago. He was the son of Oscar and Sarah Cash and has five sisters and two brothers to mourn his departure, namely, Y. E. Cash of Marion, Mrs. Nellie Howerton of Marion, Misses Elsie, Marie and Finney Cash of Marion, Bryant Cash who resides seven miles south of Marion, Mrs. Lola Borum of Williford, Illinois and Miss Ludene Cash of Marion. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. George Osteen of West Frankfort at 2 p. m. Wednesday afternoon and interment occurred at Shiloh Cemetery. Dec 3, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Adams of 415 East College Street, announce the arrival of a baby girl, born November 29th, the third child of the family. Dec 3, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Jolly announce the arrival of a baby girl at their home, November 27th. Dec 3, 1924
J. F. Callonis who resides on the Frank Powell farm on Marion Route 3, was injured December 1st while cutting down a tree that fell on him fracturing his right limb. Mr. Callonis said he has been in the timber business about thirty years and this is his first accident. Dec 3, 1924
Funeral services–for George W. Allen were held Thursday morning at Coal Bank Springs. George W. Allen, son of Randall and Alsie (Farmer) Allen was born on April 8, 1842 in Williamson County near Coal Bank Springs Church. He died December 2, 1924 at his home on South Liberty Street at the age of 82 years, 7 months and 24 days. He was the third of six children. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and four brothers, John, James, Sam, Jessie and one sister, Nancy, survives him. His life was spent in this county. About fifteen years ago he with his family moved to Marion where he spent the remainder of his life. He was united in marriage to Amanda Lions about fifty-nine years ago and ten children were born to this union, four preceded him in death, Emma, Francis, Eva Florence, William Henry, Mary Jane. Those that survive him are Albert of Dewmaine, Elvy Kelton, Carterville Route 1, Hezzie of Marion, Nathaniel, Georgia and Margaret Parks, Creal Springs Route 1. His six children and companion, Mrs. Amanda Allen, one sister, Mary Ann Manies, and twenty-five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren survive him. Dec 4, 1924
Poordo The death angel came to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Moore and took their little four year old son. The funeral was held at Coal Bank Church Sunday. Dec 4, 1924
Misses Pearl and Lula Thompson are still working in Pittsburg. Dec 4, 1924
Ross Thompson is on the sick list. Dec 4, 1924
Two Marion men were injured this week while working in the mines. Cleland Scanlan, employed at Peabody Coal Company’s Mine 3 as a trapper, had the small bone in his left leg broken and the large bone in the leg fractured. Floyd Barnett, employed as a miner at the New Virginia Mine, was working below as a digger when a fall of slate broke his arm and bruised his hip. Dec 4, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Joseph Poff, Herrin 18
Norma Harper, Herrin 17
Robert J. Collier, Marion 49
Nannie Sheppard, Marion 37
Noble Hearns, Cambria 50
Flora Ferrell, Carterville 40
Labour Overton, Colp 25
Dollie Anderson, Colp 25
Creston A. Bastin, Carbondale 27
Mae Simpson, Carterville 20 Dec 4, 1924
A surprise birthday supper was given Mrs. George Pulley in honor of her 60th birthday, December 4th. Dec 5, 1924
Herrin August Aiman was injured at the Jeffrey Mine Tuesday morning about 7:30, the right leg being broken. Aiman is a married man and resides at 204 South 22nd Street. Dec 6, 1924
Miss Anna Lasusa was married to William H. Forker, both of Marion. The marriage took place in St. Louis Saturday morning about ten o’clock. Miss Lasusa is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lasusa and a graduate of the Marion Township High School. Mr. Forker is an employee at the Post Office. Dec 6, 1924
Richard Watson of Carterville won the first prize in the spelling contest held Saturday morning at the Washington School in Marion. He will represent Williamson County in the annual state spelling contest that will be held in Springfield on December 29th. Dec 6, 1924
A.H. Joseph, proprietor of the Joseph Clothing Store, was called to Indianapolis on Saturday night on account of the death of his father, S. Joseph. S. Joseph had been a resident of Indianapolis and is survived by his widow and several children, one of the latter being A. H. Joseph of Marion. Dec 8, 1924
James F. Bennett of Carbondale and Mrs. Margaret Bond of Marion were quietly married at 7:30 o’clock Saturday night at the First Baptist Parsonage by the pastor, Dr. A. E. Prince. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Dungey witnessed the ceremony. The bride is the well-known florist on North Liberty Street and the couple will reside in Marion. Dec 8, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smith of 614 East Browning Street announce the arrival of a fine boy at their home, December 8th and has been named Loren Lee. Dec 8, 1924
Death Claims Paid by U.M.W. Of A.
Martin Frain, age 56, nephritis caused death November 3, member of Local Union 2679, Hillsboro Dec 8, 1924
Mike Shuckitis, Sr., age 56, died October 31 of dropsy, member Local Union 3192, Johnston City Dec 8. 1924
Joe Sowerly, age 40, suicide October 28, member Local Union 1248, Herrin Dec 8, 1924
Frank Dunnegan, age 79, pneumonitis caused death November 13, member local union 959, West Frankfort Dec 8, 1924
Joshua Cavins, age 77, death November 18 due to hardening of the arteries, member local union 1458 DuQuoin Dec 8, 1924
Albino Violetti, age 39 was killed by fall of coal October 15, member local union 2468, Christopher Dec 8, 1924
Dr. and Mrs. H. D. Norris of Thorne Place received a telegram Monday morning stating that a seven-pound baby boy was born Sunday about 6 a.m. to their youngest daughter, Mrs. Hazel Norris Davis of Pineland, Texas and that he had been named Harley Jefferson. Dec 9, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Tony Stanich, Johnston City 36
Antonia Glazar, Johnston City 30
Van E. Wick, Herrin 28
Ella Miller, Clinton, Ind. 22
Bonnie Bridges, Cambria 18
Jether Sizemore, Cambria 21
James F. Bennett, Carbondale 33
Margaret Bond, Marion 25
Omer Yates, Herrin 18
Velma Willis, Herrin 16 Dec 9, 1924
Jacob Linton, who has resided at the Williamson County Farm for the past twelve years, passed away at the farm between five and six o’clock Tuesday morning after an extended illness. He was 50 years, 4 months and 3 days of age at the time of his death. The authorities at the farm were unable to locate any relatives of the deceased man who was not married but is believed to have had relatives in Ohio. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the farm and interment occurred at the cemetery located on the farm. Dec 9, 1924
Hershall Tally of Marion was seriously injured at the Peabody Mine No. 3 Monday about 12 o’clock. Tally was employed at the mine as a coal digger, but was working at shift work Monday. A fall of top coal hit him on the back breaking his back and injuring him internally. He was rushed to the West Frankfort Miners Hospital. Dec 9 1924
Herrin Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the First Methodist Church of Herrin for Mrs. Ella Rupple beloved wife of Fritz Rupple who passed away at the Herrin Hospital Friday evening at 8 o’clock where she had undergone an operation a few days ago. Mrs. Rupple was born March 14, 1866 and at the time of her death was 58 years, 8 months and 21 days of age. Besides her husband she leaves several children, all residing in Herrin with the exception of one daughter who resides in West Frankfort. Interment occurred at the. Herrin City Cemetery. Dec 9, 1924.
Mrs. Celia Chenoweth, 86 years old of 409 South Hill Street is seriously ill. Dec 10, 1924
Dan Cole, the little five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis 0. Cole of 213 South Court Street was seriously injured when he ran into an automobile driven by Dr. H. J. Riley of Harrisburg Monday afternoon about 3:20 p.m. The little boy had been in front of the Marion Supply Company looking at Santa Claus and the Christmas toys and started to run across the street, running into the left side of the car. The rear fender hit him on the head knocking him down. Dr. Riley immediately stopped his car and picked the little fellow up and took him to the Marion Hospital on East Main Street where he received medical attention. An X-ray picture was made of the child’s skull, which revealed no bones broken. The only injury sustained was a cut on the forehead. Dec 10, 1924
Divorce Pearl Carpenter vs. Walter D. Carpenter Dec 10, 1924
Divorce Azella Garrett vs. Hugh Garrett Dec 10, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Alva 0. Short of 1412 West Chestnut Street announce the arrival of a baby girl at their home December 12th and have named her Wilhema Dean. Dec 13, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McNeely of North Highland Street are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born December 6th and have named her Genetta Fern. Dec 13, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gulley of Carterville announce the arrival of a baby boy at their home November 27th, the 5th child of the family. Dec 13, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tanner of Marion Route 2 are the proud parents of a baby girl born December 5th, the second child in the family. She has been named Dorothy Jean. Dec 13, 1924
Granville Gallimore, who resides at 300 South Liberty Street, was returning from Charles Rice’s store when a holdup man accosted him Sunday evening about 6:15. Mr. Gallimore was on West College Street near the C & E I Depot when a small, dark complected man accosted him and told him to give him his money. Gallimore scuffled with the man and in the scuffle the man drew a knife and cut Gallimore. The cut was about fifteen inches in length and started at the right shoulder and went to the backbone. When he was cut Gallimore let go of the man and he escaped. Mr. Gallimore walked to his home and his son called an ambulance that took him to the Marion Hospital. Monday morning Sheriff Galligan arrested Toney Balsamo of West Copeland and placed him in jail until Mr. Gallimore could identify him as the attacker. Dec 15, 1924
Mrs. Henry Bantz received a telegram announcing the death of her cousin, Mrs. H. G. White at her home in Denver, Colorado at 4:30 Sunday morning. The deceased was a daughter of T. T. and Parlee Goddard Binkley and was born in Williamson County. Besides her husband, H. G. White of Denver, she is survived by one son, Leon Eubanks, a druggist of Seattle, Washington and by many relatives in Marion and vicinity. Roy, George and Rome Binkley of Chicago are brothers and Mrs. Nettie Campbell of Chicago is a sister. Funeral services will be held in Denver on Wednesday with interment in that city. Dec 15, 1924
Mrs. Mary Jane Edwards passed away at the family residence in Crab Orchard Sunday morning at 5:45 a.m. after an extended illness. Mrs. Edwards was born in Tennessee January 5, 1849 and was the daughter of Henry and Lucinda Copher. She has one brother, Will Copher of Harrisburg and one sister, Mrs. Julia Jeter of Marion to survive her. Mrs. Edwards was united in marriage to James E. Edwards and to this union six children were born, three living, Martin Edwards, R.F.D. 6, Frank Edwards, R.F.D. 2, both of Marion and Mrs. Laura Swan of Marion. The three children who are dead are John, Anna and Tennie. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the Crab Orchard Methodist Church and interment was at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Dec 15, 1924
Mrs. Mary Francis Simmons, known as “Grandma Simmons,” on Monday passed her ninetieth milestone and this remarkable woman was honored Sunday with a family dinner at the home of her son, 0. C. Simmons on East College Street. Two daughters, Mrs. Mattie Gorton of Kansas City and Mrs. C. A. Jent of Chicago were here for the celebration. Mrs. Simmons other daughter, Mrs. L. D. Hartwell, was deprived of the pleasure as she is a patient at a hospital in St. Louis recovering from an extended illness. Grandma Simmons was born on December 15, 1834 and came to Williamson County during the Civil War and has resided here since that time. She is in good health despite her advanced years and takes much interest in current affairs. Dec 15, 1924
The coroner’s inquest was held Monday evening to inquire into the death of Mrs. Bertha Anna Quick of Pittsburg returned the verdict that death Mrs. Quick came to her death by causes undetermined. Dec 16 1924
Violators of the Illinois Prohibition Act
Joe Morgan pled guilty and was sentenced to six months in the county jail.
Hubert Barn and Raymond Hasting, both age 16 of Weaver pled guilty and were sentenced to six months in the county jail, but due to their youth were paroled to the county probation officer six months.
A. A. McBee pled guilty and was sentenced to pay a fine of $100.00 and costs and to be committed to the county jail until the fine and costs are fully paid.
W. R. Bloodworth, charged with wife abandonment was ordered to pay his wife $30.00 each month for her support beginning January 1, 1925.
In the case of the People vs. Bob Hill for violating the Illinois Prohibition Act a jury was selected and returned a verdict of guilty. Dec 16 1924
Miss Hazel Krantz of Marion and Louis Thordsen of Tipton, Iowa were married Sunday evening at 5 o’clock at the home of the bride on South Bentley Street by Rev W. A. Travelstead. The young couple will reside in Tipton, Iowa. Dec 16 1924
W. A. Travelstead at his home on South Vicksburg Street united John Fox of Carterville and Miss Lena Watson of Carterville in marriage Monday afternoon. The newlyweds will reside in Carterville. Dec 16 1924
Herrin Miss Adelaide Graham of Herrin has the distinction of being the first girl in the history of McKendree College to make an “A” in Chemistry. Miss Graham is the daughter of W. J. Graham of the Graham Jewelry Co. of Herrin and is a graduate of the Herrin Township High School. This is Miss Graham’s first year in college and her grades surpass the upper classmen. Dec 17 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gill of South Mechanic Street are the proud parents of a daughter that arrived at their home on Tuesday afternoon {16th}. This is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Gene Cunningham. Dec 17 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dungey of 413 South Bentley Street are the proud parents of a fine 9-pound baby girl born December 14th and they have named her Mary Lucy. Mary Lucy is the first girl of the family there being several brothers. Dec 17 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wesley Pea of 105 North Pine announces the arrival of a baby boy born December 15th and have named him Robert Wesley. Dec 17 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pulley of Marion Route 3, December 12th a girl, Versa Mildred. Dec 17 1924
William R. Pulley passed away at 2:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 1924. Although stricken with severe heart affliction in the early summer, he was thought to have rallied until about a month before his death. William R. Pulley was born on a farm south east of Marion on May 5, 1870 where he spent all his long and useful life. He was the son of A. G. and Elizabeth Wright Pulley. When death called, he was 54 years, 7 months and 10 days of age. In 1900 he was united in marriage to Bell Davidson, while no children were born to this union, they took Iva and Fay Claxton and Ray Edwards and reared them as their own children. The brothers and sisters are E. S. Pulley, Susan L. Starrick and James H. Pulley, all of Denison, Edward G. Pulley, Turner R. Pulley and Eli Pulley, all of Marion and Pearl Funk of Ozark. One sister, Mary F. Hillard preceded him in death some time ago. He has four half-brothers and sisters, John Pulley of Marion, Mrs. George Deering of Pittsburg, George Pulley of Marion and Martha Pulley of Marion who died a few years ago. The deceased professed faith early in life and united with the Christian Church. Dec 17, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Whiteside received a message from their son John L. Whiteside, Jr. of New Orleans, La., informing them that he was the proud daddy of an eight-pound daughter who arrived Wednesday afternoon. The young lady has been named after the paternal grandmother, Nora Jane. Dec 18, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. John Tripp of Marion went to Buncombe Thursday morning to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Mary Tripp who passed away the first of this week. The deceased was the mother of five children, Wm. Tripp of Metropolis, Mrs. E. Williams of Buncombe, Mrs. Bell Prewitt of Herrin, Richard Tripp of Buncombe and John Tripp of Marion. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Baptist Church in that city. Dec 18 1924
Mitchell Rogers of Herrin committed suicide Wednesday afternoon. Rogers was a young man and resided near Sunnyside just west of Herrin. The shooting occurred over domestic troubles and Rogers shot himself with a pistol. He was rushed to the Herrin Hospital where he passed away a few minutes later. Dec 18 1924
Newt Walker of West Marion struck his hand with a hatchet two weeks ago. The wound became infected and he has been suffering with the injury. Dec 19 1924
Plumville Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tanner are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. This is the second child. She has been named Dorothy Jane. Dec. 19, 1924
Mon Stilley and son captured a fine mink Sunday morning. Dec. 19,1924
Marriage Licenses
John Fox, Carterville 51
Mrs. Rena Watson, Carterville 50
Marion Dunning, Johnston City 19
Mae Frazier, Johnston City 18
Carl Hopkins, Hurst 21
Irma Baysinger, Hurst 17
Lloyd Robinson, Colp 21
Irene Cagle, Clifford 18
Ralph Cundiff, Harrisburg 28
Roberta Chamberlain, Harrisburg 19
Charles Daigherty, Bush 35
Delia Meese, Bush 32 Dec 19, 1924
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Ann Troutman who died at her home in East Marion Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Mrs. Troutman was born March 30, 1846 in Tennessee and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Deloach. None of her brothers and sisters survives her. She was married to Carrol Troutman on September 2, 1886 and had the following stepchildren, Mrs. Lilly Burnett of Knoxville, Tennessee, Frank Troutman of Marion and Mrs. Ella Cardare of Marion. The deceased attended the public schools and was a member of the Christian Church. Interment will occur at the Caplinger Cemetery. Dec 20 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Rolan Thayer Allen of 301 North Bentley Street announce the arrival of a baby boy at their home December 17th at 7 a.m. the first child of the family. They have named the little lad Roland Thayer. The mother was formerly Miss Jestena Clarida. Dec 20 1924
Ike McInturff of Azusa, California, formerly of Marion died of blood poisoning December 5th at his home in Azusa. Mr. McInturff had some teeth extracted and his jawbone broken, which caused blood poisoning. At the time of his death, he was 80 years old and leaves 5 children, all of whom are married and two brothers, AB McInturff of Marion and Jim McInturff of Clinton, Kansas. Dec 22, 1924
Charles Swinney who resides on West White Street in Marion was arrested in Marion Sunday for playing an old confidence game on several business men in this part of the state. Dec 22 1924
Mrs. Martha Stivers passed away at her home in Energy Thursday after an extended illness and funeral services were conducted at the Hall Cemetery between Murphysboro and Carbondale. The deceased was born in Murphysboro and at the time of her death was sixty-nine years of age. She was united in marriage to Ben Baker and to this union eleven children were born, four now living, Frank Baker of Murphysboro, Charles Baker of Clifford, Mrs. Maggie Scott of St. Joseph, Mo. and Henry Baker of Clifford. She was married the second time to Newton Stivers and Mr. Stivers preceded her in death some time ago. Mrs. Stivers was a member of the Baptist Church for many years. Besides her children she leaves two brothers, Frank Woods of Murphysboro and Will Woods of West Frankfort. Dec 22 1924
Mrs. Celenda Jane Pease, one of the old pioneer settlers of Williamson County, passed away at her home 909 West Main Street, Monday morning at 10:20 a.m. after an extended illness. Mrs. Pease was born in New Albany, Indiana on March 19, 1840 and was the daughter of Isaac and Celenda (Conover) McCoy. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and united with the First Baptist Church. She attended the common schools in this county and attended the first term of the first year of the State Normal at Bloomington. One June 25, 1862 she was united in marriage to Dr. B. E. Pease and to this union four children were born, Mrs. Mary J. Sparks of Marion, Dr. C. I. Pease of Lima Grove, Iowa, Attorney Charles H. Pease of Chicago and Mrs. George E. Stanford of Rock Island. She leaves four children and one brother, A. B. Mccoy of Phoenix. The deceased taught school in this county for several years and at the time of her death resided at the home of her daughter on West Main Street. Dr. A. E. Prince and Dr. W. P. Throgmorton will conduct funeral services Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. and interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Dec 22 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Nesbit of 300 South Future Street, Saturday, December 20th a fine baby girl, the third child of the family. Dec 22 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vance Snyder of 1701 West Main Street are the proud parents of a fine boy who arrived December 19th. Dec 22 1924
Beatrice Grace Edmonds passed away at the home of her father, Nathan Edmonds in Pittsburg Monday, December 22, 1924. The deceased was born in Alabama November 4, 1905 and was united in marriage to Ed McWhirter on March 18, 1924, but later separated. To this union was born one child. Besides the parents she leaves ten brothers and sisters, Mrs. Lulu Sutliff of Pittsburg, Mrs. Dora Dupree, of Jasper. Alabama, Mrs. Ida Eitson of Marion, Mrs. George McMillan of Pittsburg, Elmer, Etter, Millard, Jewell, Arnold and Vaudine Edmonds, all of Pittsburg. The deceased attended the public schools and was a member of the Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning. Dec 23, 1924
Matt Wodishek, 39, who killed his sister, Mrs. Trecia Slevnik, was arrested Monday evening about seven thirty in Centralia. Wodishek had boarded a train at Freeman Spur, n Matt Wodishek near Herrin, and the arrest was due to a telephone tip. The Slevnik’s home is on Route 37 between Johnston City and West Frankfort. According to Miss Mary Slevnik’s, daughter of the deceased, testimony she had been sent to the store Monday for yeast and when she returned home could not find her mother whom the uncle claimed he had locked in the cow shed so she would not see him leave. The uncle held the girl in his control by means of a revolver forcing her to help him pack his grip and accompany him part way to the depot. When about a mile from home the girl broke away from her uncle and fled back home, despite the fact he threatened to shoot her. Unable to find her mother in the cow shed as her uncle claimed, the girl appealed to neighbors and finally got into the house. A search of the house revealed the mother in the basement of the home, dead. The body had three bullet holes; one hole was made by a 28-caliber pistol in her head, just above the right eye. The body was lying near the furnace in the basement and looked like it had been dragged over the floor. It is the theory of the Johnston City Chief of Police that Mrs. Slevnik was murdered in the kitchen of her home. Bloodstained clothes, which apparently had been used to wipe blood from the kitchen floor, were found on the back porch. Apparently, the slayer had dragged the body down stairs to the basement judging from the bruises on the body. The furnace door was open and indications were that an attempt had been made to stuff the body into the furnace. The police department notified the surrounding towns immediately after the murder had been discovered and Wodishek’s apprehension in Centralia ended the search. When captured he had on a light brown overcoat and tan shoes. He is about thirty-nine years old and weighs about 155 pounds. Wodishek claimed that he and his sister had been drinking and that he became angry when she insisted that he get more whiskey. He declared that he did not remember what happened but said that he got $30 from his sister. Dec 24, 1924
Police in Springfield continued searching for Clyde Smith, alias George Sanders, who escaped from Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas of Williamson County by jumping from a train in the Springfield railroad yards while being taken to Pontiac Reformatory. Dec 24, 1924
Maurice Potter, young Marion attorney and U.S. Commissioner, has entered the newly organized firm of Karns, Flanders & Potter, which plans to open offices in the Metropolitan building in East St. Louis on January 1st. The other members of the firm are John M. Karns of Eldorado and Harry J. Flanders of Eldorado. The three attended Georgetown University together. Maurice Potter is the son of Judge and Mrs. W. 0. Potter of Marion and is a graduate of the M.T.H.S. and later took up the study of law at Georgetown University, D.C. He was admitted to practice in Illinois and has had his office in the First National Bank Building. Dec 24, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. George Bauer of Marion are the proud parents of an eight-pound baby boy, born December 19th and have named him Arthur James. Dec 24, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gray announce the arrival of a baby girl at their home December 22nd weighing 7 pounds and have named her Clara Megan. Dec 24, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Arnone of North Johnston Street are the proud parents of an 8 pound baby girl born December 23rd. They named her Nancy. Dec 24, 1924
Bill For Divorce and Custody of Child – Ethel M. Whitledge vs. Charles M. Whitledge Dec 24, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bracy are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born to them December 24th and weighing seven pounds. Mr. Bracy is superintendent of the Page’s directory. The little miss is the second child of the family. Dec 24, 1924
Saline County authorities are searching for John Davis of Williamson County who was charged with shooting Roy Montgomery and Cecil Hill during a card game in Harrisburg Christmas night. Montgomery was shot through the left lung and not expected to live. Hill was shot in the left leg. Dec 26, 1924
Marriage Licenses
George B. Greenwood, Johnston City 26
Mary Edna Calhoun, Carbondale 22
Samuel J. Leamen, Johnston City 54
Mrs. Christina Jent, Johnston City 48
Harry Johnson, Creal Springs 21
Mary Bryan, Ozark 18
Otis Murphy, Bush 29
Verna Lee Thetford, Hurst 21
Thomas D. Neff, Bush 32
Mae Decker, Marion 28
Howard W. Booker, Christopher 24
Eva M. Hall West Frankfort 20
Charles F. Twitchell, Harrisburg 24
Muriel Herman, Harrisburg 23
Freeman Tanner, Stonefort 26
Reba Casey, Stonefort 16
Ira E. Wilks, Marion 35
Nimma Caudle, Herrin 26
Troy Stalling, Johnston City 30
Julia Pluts, Johnston City 18
Ernest Springs, Pittsburg 23
Mary Howerton, Pittsburg 19
William Patten, Marion 47
Anna Kercheval, West Frankfort 48
Cecil Crain, Carterville 23
Ruth Roberts, Goreville 20
Raleigh Blackburn, Marion 20
Daisy Rector, Marion 20
Jake McAnelly, Marion 21
Bertha Broadway, Marion 18
Honest Morgan, Goreville 27
Nellie Howard, Goreville 23
Lee Odum, Marion 29
Ruby O’Neal, Paulton 22
Earl Bowman, White Ash 22
Edith Jones, White Ash 18
Burton Cannon, Carterville 18
Pauline Owens, Carterville 17
Lawrence Hughes, Raleigh 20
Reba Thornberry, Raleigh 20
Clyde Lowe, Marion 25
Jane Lasater, Marion 22
Arbin Fawns, Athens 21
Leathel Robinson, Herrin 20 Dec 26, 1924
The body of Earl Gahm who met his death while working at Hollywood, California will be brought to Marion Friday evening. The funeral will be conducted Sunday at the Methodist Church and interment will occur in Marion. Dec 26, 1924
The funeral of Mrs. Clara Laney, wife of John Laney, was held Sunday at the home of Eld E. G. Laney east of Creal Springs with burial following at the Springhill Cemetery. Deceased passed away at the family residence in Centralia the body arriving in Creal Springs Saturday. She was about twenty-seven years old. Besides her husband she leaves one son, John Edward Laney and many other relatives. One child died some eight years ago. Dec 26, 1924
Pittsburg The body of Mrs. Bertha Quick who died Sunday was shipped to Deepwater, Missouri for burial Tuesday. Mrs. Quick was ill about one week. Dec 26, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson are the proud parents of a ten-pound boy. This is the fifth child in the family. He has been named George Melvin. Dec 26, 1924
Clay Ingram, former Marion man was killed in St. Louis Friday night when he was caught beneath the dipper of a clam shell shovel on which he was employed for the L. & N. Railroad. The body was brought to Marion and funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Methodist Church. Interment was at the Rose Hill Anex. Mr. Ingram was thirty-one years of age and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ingram of Vienna. He was born August 22, 1893. He was a brother of Charles and Henry Ingram of West Copeland Street, Amos Ingram of North Madison Street and of Mrs. Oscar Dorris of East DeYoung Street. His brother, Amos Ingram and brother-in-law Oscar Dorris went to St. Louis to accompany the body here. The deceased was married to Miss Alice Prosley of Marion and two children were born to this union, Kathleen, age six years and Clay Jean, Jr. age four years. Mr. Ingram was born and raised in this vicinity. He left Marion seven years ago and at the time of his death he lived with his family in East St. Louis. Before going to East St. Louis, he was connected with the glove factory here. He was a musician and a member of the Marion band during his residence in Marion. He was a member of the Masonic Order and a graduate of the Marion City schools and attended the M.T.H.S. Dec 27, 1924
W A. F. Askew, former citizen of Marion, died at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma Friday. The body is on the way here and will arrive in Marion Sunday and will be taken to the Goddard Chapel where a short service will be held and interment will take place in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Askew and his family formerly lived on East College Street, but left Marion twenty-five years ago. He has a sister, Mrs. Margaret Ramsey, living in St. Louis, a son living in Oklahoma and a son and daughter in California. Dec 27, 1924
Fred Bain of Energy was killed instantly at nine o’clock Monday morning when he fell down a mine shaft while working as a shift hand at the Franklin County Coal Company’s Taylor No. 5 Mine near Freeman. Bain and a companion were working on top of the ground and were unloading a car from the cage at the time of the accident. They had the car about half off when the engineer started the cage. Bain in an effort to jump to safety fell down the shaft of the mine, which is 360 feet in depth. His companion remained on the cage and was dumped into the coal hopper bruising him severely. The deceased was 22 years of age and resided at Energy. Dec 29, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henson of 902 North Vicksburg are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born on December 25th. The little Miss has been named Rollena Mae and is the sixth child and fourth girl in the family. Dec 29, 1924
Mary Sinks of Marion and Orville Bogard of Chicago were united in marriage Friday evening December 26th at 5 p.m. in Carbondale. Miss Sinks is the daughter of Mrs. Senia Sinks of North State Street. She has been attending Brown’s Business College and will complete her course there before joining her husband in Chicago. Mr. Bogard was formerly of Carterville and is the son of Mrs. Daisy Bourland of Murray, Ky. He is at present employed in Chicago. The newlyweds were accompanied by Miss Helen Singleton of Marion and Frank Webber of Carterville, both close friends of the couple. Dec 29, 1924
Marriage Licenses
Loren George, Johnston City 18
Mary Coburn, Johnston City 18
Coyle Boner, Johnston City 22
Grace Sherman, Johnston City 18
Claunce K. Spiers, Herrin 22
Jennie Burchfield, Herrin 25
James Alfred Groves, Ozark 23
Nova Cleo Lawrence, Simpson 22 Dec 29, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mattox of 1209 South Buchanan Street are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born December 21st, the second child of the family. Dec 30, 1924
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Troy E. Sims of 108 North Fair Street December 27th a girl, Virginia Lee, the second child of the family. Dec 30. 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Davis of Marion on December 27th a boy, the third child of the family and have named him Loren Eugene. Dec 30, 1924
Miss Lois Murphy and Clifford E. Nash, both of Marion were married Christmas morning in Benton at the First Baptist Church by Rev. Little. Mrs. Nash is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy of Pulley’s Mill. She is a graduate of the M.T.H.S. and has been employed with the Marion Shoe Store for some time. The groom is employed with the C.I.P.S. Co. as district meter reader. Dec 30, 1924
(Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 5)