All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican
July
Lizzie Jane Heasley, wife of Reuben Heasley, passed away at her home in Creal Springs. She was born in Butler, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, on November 23, 1851. She was the daughter of Henry H. and Agnes Phillis Alcorn. She was united in marriage to Reuben Heasley at Bethel, Pennsylvania on February 9, 1879 and to this union six children were born, Mrs. Nellie Sutherland of Creal Springs, Charles R. Heasley of Creal Springs, Clyde Heasley of Benton, Harold H. Heasley of Creal Springs, Minnie Alice Heasley who died August 26, 1874 and Harry S. Heasley who died January 29, 1888. She moved to this county forty years ago and has resided at Creal Springs for the past many years. The deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs. Emma A. Smith of Pomona, California and Effie Stewart of Ashland, Oregon. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 2nd at Creal Springs and interment will occur in that city. Jul 1, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Cloyd of 409 South Future Street are the proud parents of a fine 12-pound boy. This is the third child in the family and has been named Billy Ovlede. Jul 1, 1925
Poordo Herman Tanner was called to the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Clyde Fife Thursday. Jul 2, 1925
Dr. Roberts was called to the bedside of Allen Enouch Friday night. Jul 2, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunaway were called to Wayman Dunaway’s Sunday at the bedside of his little daughter, Wanda who has been ill for some time. Jul 2, 1925
Births
An eleven-pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Holder Thursday, June 25th. This is the second child and second son and has been named James Earl. Jul 2, 1925
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Dailey at their home on East Boulevard and has been named Enolia Ruth. Jul 2, 1925
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Cloyd of 409 South Future Street June 30th and is the third child in the family. Jul 2, 1925
A baby girl, the first child in the family, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Radford of Marion June 29th. The mother was formerly Miss Clara Copher. The father is a carpenter. Jul 2, 1925
William Wohlwend’s Filling Station on North Market Street, just north of the Illinois Central Railroad has been opened for business. Jul 2, 1925
Miss Ruth Morgan of South Market Street was called to her home in Neilson Thursday on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Charles Morgan. Jul 2, 1925
John H. Smith was laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, June 30th. Mr. Smith died at Chester on Sunday from heart trouble at the age of 45 years, 6 months and 12 days. He had been married but was separated from his wife at the time of death. He leaves a small son, Fred Alvin Smith at Scottsboro and a sister, Mrs. C. M. Pledge of Johnston City and two brothers, T. A. Smith and Ed H. Smith. The deceased has been a coal miner. Jul 2, 1925
The trial of Roy Hill, charged with assault to murder, began in circuit court Thursday, July 1st. It is charged that Hill attacked Granville Gallimore of Carterville with a knife on December 14, 1924. Jul 2, 1925
Charles Eugene Musgraves, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Musgraves of Anna Route 3, formerly from Carterville, died Thursday morning about ten o’clock from injuries received on Wednesday afternoon. He was at a neighbor’s house helping a boy plow when the horse kicked him in the abdomen bursting his stomach. After the accident happened, he walked three quarters of a mile to his home to tell his parents what happened. He leaves his parents, one brother and three sisters. Interment was made in the Carterville Cemetery. Jul 3, 1925
Henry J. Fuller is nearly eighty-seven years old, but still going strong. He is a Civil War veteran and former doctor and farmer and came to Marion to attend the funeral of his old friend, L. D. Hartwell. “Uncle Henry” was a southerner and before the war had his Negro servants and slaves, but convinced of the righteousness of the northern cause, enlisted from Illinois in the 60th Illinois Infantry. He fought in all of the big battles from Shiloh to the final surrender. Starting as a private, the old veteran had the distinction of having advanced until he was finally discharged as a staff officer in the 14th Corps Headquarters. Of his old Company, Company E, 60th Illinois Infantry, only four survive, Si Otey of Marion, Thomas McClintock of Johnston City, Leander Clark of Goreville and Mr. Fuller. He says that courage is the thing that counts, “A doctor,” he says, “must have courage and determination, not to give-up on a patient.” Jul 3, 1925
Cambria Frank and Fred Emerson have opened a new grocery store in the Odom Building. Jul 3, 1925
John Lovelace of Royalton has opened a general store in the brick building on Main Street formerly occupied as a feed store. Jul 3, 1925
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Bryant weighing 11% pounds. Mr. Bryant is the teacher in our school. Jul 3, 1925
Frank Reeves, son of C. A. Reeves, was painfully injured in the mine at Bush on Thursday afternoon. He was coupling cars and was caught between them. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. Jul 3, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. George Fergus are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born July 3rd and is the fourth child in the family. Jul 3, 1925
A nine-and-a-half-pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Thompson of Belleville at the home of the baby’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Mendenhall in Marion on Thursday, July 2, 1925. The young man has been named John, Jr. for his father. His mother was formerly Miss Cloepha Mendenhall. Jul 3, 1925
J. N. Edwards, father-in-law of Oscar Frick of Marion passed away at the Holden Hospital in Carbondale after an extended illness. The deceased was born in Pulaski County, Illinois in 1854 and has been prominent in Republican politics in Anna for several years. He served as Representative in the Illinois Legislature for two terms and resided in this state all of his life. He leaves only one child, Mrs. Oscar (Bessie) Frick of Marion. Mr. Frick is manager of the Rosanna Petroleum Corporation’s Service Station at Carbondale but resides in Marion. Jul 6, 1925
Chris Bastian and Jack Shoemaker of Carterville are in the county jail in Marion, held without bail, for the killing of Lawrence Surat (Suratt?) of Marion who was fatally shot shortly after one o’clock Sunday morning in front of the Hayton Garage. Surat died in the Marion Hospital about 6:15 a.m. Sunday. Bastian is said to have accused him of insulting his wife before the shooting as Surat’s car passed the machine in which Bastian and his wife were riding on the way home from a dance at Creal Springs. That Surat said anything to anyone in the Bastian car was denied by witnesses at the inquest. Curtis Ford who was riding in the car with Mr. and Mrs. Surat in their Studebaker testified that,
Curtis Ford testified: “We were coming from Creal Springs when near Mike Fortune’s farm we approached a Buick car driven by Chris Bastian and blew for the road. Instead of giving the road the Buick pulled over in front of us. When we got on East Main Street we tried to pass again. To keep from running into another car coming toward us we hit the curb. One of our tires went flat and Surat’s machine struck Bastian’s. We stopped near the Marion Hospital and Mr. Surat gave Bastian his name and license number. While we were there, Jack Shoemaker came up in his car. We drove on to the Hayton Garage where we left to Studebaker and got into a Ford Coupe. While we were in front of the garage Shoemaker drove up. Bastian came up and stopped his car about fifteen feet behind Shoemaker. Shoemaker called to Surat and told him to get out of the car. “I have something to say to you,” he said. “Lawrence (Surat) got out on the running board and stood between his machine and Shoemaker’s. Bastian walked over to him and struck him on the head with a gun. Then he fired one shot at Surat. We put Surat into Shoemaker’s car. I asked Mr. Shoemaker to help me I guess about half a dozen times, but I practically put Lawrence into the machine myself Shoemaker drove us to the hospital. He called me by my name and called the nurse by her name. I was not at the hospital when he died. Lawrence had not made any remark to Mrs. Bastian when we passed them on the road.” The gun he used was a blue steel, six shot revolver. With Bastian and his wife was James Alexander and a girl whom Ford failed to recognize, according to the witness.
Florence Bracy Surat testified: Mrs. Florence Bracy Surat, wife of Lawrence Surat, testified that she went to Creal Springs prior to her husband and was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Don Calhoun and Mrs. Carl (Helen) Parks. She stated that her husband, Curtis Ford and Carl Parks later came to Creal Springs. She went to Creal. Springs about 9:30 p.m. Saturday evening. Her testimony relative to the accident was practically the same as Fords. She saw Bastian come out of his car in the alley, hit her husband over the head and screamed just as he shot, she said.
Helen Parks testified: Mrs. Helen Parks, wife of Carl Parks, druggist of Marion, said that after the shooting she walked over to the Buick car and asked Mrs. Bastian whey Bastian shot Surat. Mrs. Bastian replied, according to Mrs. Parks, “That’s what they get for insulting a lady.” Mrs. Parks testified that Mrs. Bastian said the gun belonged to Jack Shoemaker. Mrs. Parks also testified that she heard Shoemaker say over the body of Surat that they had made a terrible mistake.
On Sunday morning Jack Shoemaker surrendered to Sheriff Galligan at the county jail. He denied connection with the shooting, claiming that he gave his gun to Bastian at Creal Springs. Shoemaker is a collector for the Price Mercantile Company and until a few weeks ago lived in Marion. Recently he was married to Miss Sadie Sizemore of Carterville and since then has made his home in Carterville, Bastian is the son of Frank Bastian of Carbondale. He formerly owned and operated the Franklin Hotel there. He is about 25 years of age. Jul 6, 1925
Dr. H. A. Felts testified: Dr. H. A. Felts, Marion physician, stated that one bullet entered the body of Surat at the lower left side of the abdomen, 2 inches below the navel and one-half inch to the left. A laceration, caused by the revolver butt was in the center of his head, about four inches back from the edge of his hair. This laceration was about two inches long and broke all layers of skin. It did not fracture the skull and it was not sufficient to cause death. Jul 6, 1925
Lawrence Surat was the son of Allen and Julia (Chamness) Surat and was born on his father’s farm, seven miles southeast of Marion on July 28, 1901. He was educated in the common schools of Williamson County and for the past three years has been employed at the Mitchell Oil Company in Marion. He was united in marriage to Miss Florence Bracy of Marion. about three years ago. Besides his widow he leaves, his parents, one brother, William Surat of Marion and four sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Rozella) Thornton of Carterville, Mrs. Lloyd (Beulah) Russell of Carterville, Mrs. Roger (Gertie) Tippy of Carterville and Miss Allene Surat at home. Interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion on Tuesday, July 7th. Jul 6, 1925
Arabell H. Harris, wife of Elijah Harris of Johnston City Route 1 passed away at the family residence Monday, July 6, 1925. The deceased was born in Williamson County on January 19, 1859 and was the daughter of George and Margaret (Felts) Everett. She was united in marriage in 1866 to Elijah Harris and to this union two children were born, Marvin Franklin Harris, who died four year ago and Harvey Harris of Johnston City Route 1. She also leaves one brother, James Everett of Johnston City and five sisters, Mrs. Susan Fowler of Marion, Mrs. Sarah Davis of Johnston City, Mrs. Nannie Bolts of Johnston City, Mrs. Barbara Davis of Johnston City and Mrs. Nora Atwood of Marion. The deceased professed faith in Christ 32 years ago, but never joined any church. She has been ill several years with paralysis. Interment will be at Lake Creek Cemetery. Jul 7, 1925
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the auditorium of the First Baptist Church for Lawrence Surat who was shot and killed on the public square of Marion on Sunday morning, July 5th by Creston Bastian of Carterville. Dr. A. E. Prince, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Marion, conducted services. Pallbearers were Sam Dunaway, Lester Rushing, Oel Norris, Duff Roberts, Enos Lane and Curtis Ford. Mr. Surat was 25 years of age. Jul 7, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/William Boyd, West Frankfort 30
\Naomi Martin, Marion 29
/Clyde Betts, West Frankfort 25
\Helen Zachman, Belle Prairie 19
/Alta Winters, White Ash 24
\Madge Liasino, White Ash 18 Jul 7, 1925
J.E.N. Edwards was born to Dr. E.N. and Elizabeth Hoopaw Edwards on December 3, 1854 in Pulaski County. He married Mary E. Winter October 5, 1891 and seven children were born to this union, six of whom died in infancy. The eldest Elizabeth, now Mrs. Oscar Frick survives. Mrs. Edwards died December 13, 1915. The deceased studied law with his brother-in-law, M. J. Inscore at Anna and was admitted to the Union County Bar about thirty years ago. He had practiced continuously in Union County. He was an active worker in Republican politics. When a young man, the deceased suffered an injury to his right knee and this injury had bothered him at intervals since that time. He died Monday morning at 2:15 o’clock. The body was brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frick here where a short funeral service was held before the body was removed to Anna. One grandchild, Elizabeth Frick, also survives. Interment was at the Anna City Cemetery. Jul 8, 1925
James Ewing Midget passed away at his home in Creal Springs Township Tuesday evening, July 7th. The deceased was born in Williamson County on October 16, 1849. He joined the Christian Church many years ago. On April 15, 1872 he was united in marriage to Mehala Mccomic and to this union seven children were born, one baby, Mary, dying in infancy and six, Nathan Midget of Marion Route 4, Mrs. Barbara Burns of Marion Route 4 and Guy Midget of Marion, Route 5 survives. He also leaves one brother, Jermiah Midget of Pittsburg. Interment occurred at the Shiloh Cemetery. Jul 8, 1925
Creal Springs Emma C. Jones was born May 30, 1857 in Hamilton County, Ill, and after a long illness died July 3, 1925 in the Mosely Hospital, Henderson, Kentucky. She had reached the age of 68 years, one month and three days. She was the widow of an old soldier, J. N. Jennings and after his death some twelve years ago, she resided in Creal Springs a number of years. She traveled with her husband through the western states some years and in Florida. The following near relatives survive, one son, Forrest Jennings, Company A, 30th Inf. U.S. Army, Presidio, San Francisco, a sister, Mrs. Anna O’Nan of Henderson, Ky., three nieces, Mrs. Simon Mueth, Mrs. Fred Cook and Mrs. S.M. Mueth and one nephew, Bryant O’Nan, all of Henderson, Ky. The remains were brought to Creal Springs accompanied by Mrs. Mueth. Her only son was unable to attend the funeral. Jul 8, 1925
Herrin Mrs. Alice Williams passed away at her home in Energy Friday from cancer. She was sixty-nine years of age. Jul 8, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the family residence for Waneta Imogene, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McFadden. Jul 8,1925
William Duncan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duncan, who sustained painful injuries when he fell from the Blairsville Bridge last week, was able to return home from the City Hospital Friday where he has been a patient since the accident. Jul 8, 1925
Miss Jane Lancroft has been employed in Chicago for several months and returned home for a few days visit with her mother, Mrs. B.F. Lancroft. Jul 8, 1925
A coroner’s inquest was held Tuesday for the death of the four months old baby of Granville Chitty in Grassy Township. The baby died Monday afternoon September 7th with summer complaint. Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment at the Liberty Church Cemetery. Sep 8, 1925
James Yonts of Herrin was arrested in Detroit and brought back to Williamson County and charged with writing a bad check. Sep 8, 1925
Mrs. John Whitecotton of Carterville Route 1 passed away at her home at 1:08 Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Whitecotton was before her marriage Miss Lula James, daughter of Aleck and Malissa Perry James. She was born on her parent’s farm on Carterville Route 1 January 23, 1882. She was the last member of a family of nine children. The deceased attended school at the Brown school near her home. On July 16, 15, 1896 at the home of her mother she was united in marriage to John Whitecotton. Nine children were born to this union, two died in infancy and the following with their father survive, Mrs. Pete Dagan and Mrs. Bert Brown of Carterville Route 1, Mrs. Luther Griffith of Herrin and Frank, age 18, Mary Lola, 15, William Herbert, 13, and Katie Hazel, 7, at home. Mrs. Whitecotton united with the First Baptist Church of Herrin at the age of 14 years; Funeral services were held at Hurricane Church near Carterville Thursday with interment at the Hurricane Cemetery. Sep 8, 1925
Robert McKinney, son of county superintendent of schools, J. W. McKinney, has been elected principal of the North Side School in Herrin next term. Young McKinney is a graduate of the Marion Township High School. He succeeds Louie Beltz of Marion as principal of North Side School. Jul 9, 1925
Creal Springs Mr. and Mrs. Odel Rainbolt are the proud parents of a fine baby girl who has been named Betty Faye. She was born July 6th. Jul 10, 1925
Ralph Cowdrey, first class seaman on board the U.S.S. Texas now in Newport, Rhode Island is a couple of weeks with his mother, Mrs. A. Cowdrey. Jul 10, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/George L. Hagan, Herrin 18
\Florence Justus, Herrin 13
/Walter Austin, Johnston City 21
\Lena Smith, Johnston City 18
/Arthur Phillips, Chicago 26
\Ruby Jones, Dewmaine 20
/Kenneth Rose, West Frankfort 20
\Genevieve Nesler, Herrin 19
/Stanley S. Patterson, Russell 28
\Eliza Tanne, Creal Springs 31 Jul 10, 1925
Williamson County Jail Matt Wodishek of Johnson City confessed to the murder of his sister, Mrs. Trecia Slevnik on December 23rd
Pete Vaishknis of Johnson City who stomped his wife to death August 17, 1924, and was sentenced to the penitentiary for life on January 17, 1925, are the two murders that escaped from the County Jail the first of the year without receiving their punishment.
Robert and Ruby Herrington Tate, both of Johnston City, confessed poisoners of Mrs. Tate’s first husband, Jodie Herrington who died in Johnston City on September 2, 1924, are in the County Jail awaiting action of the circuit court. They will be tried September session of Circuit Court.
Mrs. Pearl Sursa and Clyde Blake, both of Marion, charged with the murder of Mrs. Sursa’s husband, Paul Sursa In May 1925, were arrested. Blake filed bond but Mrs. Sursa is still in jail.
Cliff Hatcher and Curly Brummet were arrested for the murder of Jake Cassabino. Hatcher was released on bond but Brummett is still in jail.Both are residents of Marion.
Creston Bastian, Carterville, is in the County Jail for the murder of Lawrence Surat on July 5, 1925 and L. F. Shoemaker of Carterville is charged with accessory to the Surat murder.
Louis Ditto of Jeffrey was removed from the County Jail and taken to Chester.
Dave Griffin, colored of Colp, was taken to Vandalia last month after being convicted of attempt to murder. Jul 11, 1925
Mrs. M. A. Horsley, mother of Rev. Otto Horsley of Marion, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Fern in West Frankfort. The deceased was born in Johnson County January 3, 1850, and at death was 75 years, 6 months and 8 days of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver. Her girlhood and early womanhood was spent in Johnson County where she was married in youth to M. A. Horsley who preceded her in death eight years ago in Creal Springs. The year following the death of her husband, Mrs. Horsley went to West Frankfort to make her home with her daughter. Besides Rev. Horsley of Marion, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Fern of West Frankfort and Mrs. Charles Fowler of Marion. She also leaves two brothers and one sister, S. W. Oliver of Creal Springs, W. R. Oliver of Cairo and Mrs. W. L. Hood of Carrier Mills. Funeral services were at the County Line Church three miles southwest of Creal Springs and interment was at the County Line Cemetery. Jul 11, 1925
Herrin Births
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Conbitch on June 3rd. Jul 11, 1925
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis of Clifford on Jun 1st. Jul 11, 1925
A girl for Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jones, born June 12th, the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Mildred Linneman. Jul 11, 1925
A boy was born June 28th to Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Redfern. This is the second child in the family. Jul 11, 1925
Little Edward Jack Kerling arrived June 8th to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerling. This is the third child in the family. Jul 11, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Daugherty have a new baby boy, born June 5th, the second child in the family. Jul 11, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. George T. Clayton have a baby girl, born June 11th and has been named Lucille Rose. Jul 11, 1925
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Skaggs June 27th, the fourth child in the family. Jul 11, 1925
A boy for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burchfield on June 5th. He has been named Thomas Powell. Jul 11, 1925
A boy for Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Walke on June 11th. Jul 11, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. George Geralds have a baby boy, born June 29th, the first child of the family. Jul 11, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Henshaw have a baby girl born June 22nd. She has been named Katherine. Jul 11, 1925
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Slesher on June 29th. Jul 11, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Christoff have a baby boy born July 7th. He is the first child of the family and has been named Ivan Vascell. The mother was formerly Miss Virginia Penninger. Jul 11, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Keeling of Blairsville Township have a baby girl, born June 14th. She has been named. Betty June. Jul 11, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Williford have a baby girl, born June 17th. She has been named Vivian June. Jul 11, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Mitchell of 1003 North Market Street are the proud parents of a nine-pound boy born Friday morning, July 10th at 5 o’clock. This is the second child and the first boy of the family. Jul 11, 1925
C. R. Lashbrook of the local C.I.P.S. Com. received a telegram from his mother in Charleston telling him that the body of his cousin, Fred Dunn, who was killed in France in the early fighting of the Word War has been returned to the United States and will be laid to rest in Charleston Sunday. The body of this soldier is one of the last to be returned from France and will be buried seven years after the soldier fell in action on a foreign land. Jul 11, 1925
Miss Wilma Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Wright of Marion, was married to Richard B. Stevens of Albuquerque, New Mexico in that city on Friday, July 3rd. The bride is formerly from Marion and has resided in New Mexico for the past year. The groom is the Albuquerque representative of the Western Auto Supply Co. of Los Angeles. He was educated in the University of California at Berkeley. Jul 11, 1925
Grace Lee Brimm, daughter of C. D. Brimm of Creal Springs, was born at Creal Springs on September 26, 1923 and passed away at her home July 13, 1925 at 3:15 a.m. at the age of 1 year, 9 months and 18 days. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 14th with interment in Creal Springs Cemetery. Jul 13, 1925
Patricia Ann Hayden, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Hayden of Marion, died Sunday afternoon in Dr. Saunders Hospital in St. Louis of acute colitis. The little child had been in the hospital five days. Following funeral services at the hospital the body will be taken to the former home of the Hayden’s in Plattsville, Wisconsin for burial. The little girl was born February 28th and leaves her parents and a two brother, Michael. Jul 13, 1925
Mary Ann Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Webb, passed away at the Marion Hospital early Monday morning, July 13th, was laid to rest Monday afternoon at the Maplewood Cemetery. Mary Ann Webb was born at Goreville March 27, 1908 and died July 13, 1925 at the age of 16 years, 3 months and 16 days. She leaves her parents, three sisters, Mrs. William Gould of Independence, Mo., Mrs. F. S. Holmes of Marion and Miss Flodene Webb at home and one brother, Joe Webb at home. Death was due to appendicitis. She was a graduate of the eighth grade and attended the M.T.H.S. Jul 14, 1925
Mrs. Lucy Allen Lewis, wife of Elijah Lewis, president of the E. Lewis Motor Sales Co. and former mayor of Marion, died in the Barnes Hospital at St. Louis at six o’clock Tuesday morning, July 14 following an operation Monday afternoon for peritonitis. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis motored to St. Louis last week and while shopping at Stix, Bauer and Fuller, Mrs. Lewis became ill. She was rushed to the hospital where a necessary operation was performed on Monday in an effort to save her life. The body will be brought to Marion to the Eliza Cash Undertaking Company. The deceased was a daughter of Elias Allen of Herrin. She was united in marriage to Elijah Lewis in 1905. There are two children, Evelyn aged 18 and Theron aged 10. Jul 14, 1925
Paul Sanders, seventeen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. David R. Sanders of Grassy Township, died at the family home near Makanda shortly after six o’clock Monday evening of Typhoid Fever. He was a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Felts of Marion. The deceased was born in Grassy Township and his short life was spent on the farm, which was his birthplace. Besides his parents he leaves two brothers and five sisters, Ruth, Helen, William, Mary, Catherine, James and Marjorie, all at home. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Jul 14, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Goddard of South Aikman Street are the proud parents of a fine eight- and one-half pound boy, born July 13th and will be known as Joseph William. The mother was formerly Miss Myrtle Hood. Jul 14, 1925
The Herrin Herald Publishing Company’s plant on West Walnut Street in Herrin will be sold at public auction Friday morning at 10 o’clock. The Herrin Herald started its career in Southern Illinois in February 1924 and was supported by the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Jul 14, 1925
26 Aliens Are Naturalized
Stanislaw Szineows, Johnston City
Alex Malinowski, Johnston City
Ferdinando Marando, Colp
Jenny Wilson Hope, Johnston City
Hannah Wilson Gallagher, Johnston City
Thomas Baker, Johnston City
Edward Carr, Johnston City
Frank Awhelj, West Frankfort, RFD
Janos Javoriesik, Johnston City
Frank Gagelia, Johnston City
Louise Morez Klontz, Johnston City
Albert Barham, Johnston City
Anna Galli Maniredini, Bush
Achilas Karathanos, Marion
Philip Florio, Colp
Mike Lenich, Bush
Jan Hagowski, Herrin
Michael Petercsak, West Frankfort RFD
Andrus Ambrasas, Freeman Spur
Joseph Ormaniec, Pittsburg
Anthony Johan Guizinski, Johnston City
John Sutton, Herrin
Giovanni, Pignato, Herrin
James O’hara, Johnston City
Guiseppe Rubinelli, Herrin Jul 16, 1925
Death Claims Paid
Tony McCrea, age 40, was killed by a, fail of slate June 6, member of Local Union 2657 West Frankfort Jul 16, 1925
George W. Ford, age 47, was killed in tornado March 18, member of Local Union 1144, Colp Jul 16, 1925
William Albert Chitty age 29, died of meningitis June 5, member of Local Union 2704, Marion Jul 16, 1925
Jaso Newman, age 51, was killed in automobile accident April 18, member of Local Union 2657, West Frankfort
Chalin Smith, age 24, died June 8, member of Local Union 992, Zeigler Jul 16, 1925
Mrs. Lucy Lewis was born at Carbondale on April 2, 1884 and was the daughter of Elias and Ada (Wykes) Allen. She had one brother, William Allen of Carterville and three sisters, Miss Marion Allen of DuQuoin, Mrs. Emma Van Kennerly of Fort Worth, Texas and Mrs. Bernice Victory of Chicago. She was united in marriage to E. E. Lewis in Marion in 1906 and to this union two children were born, Evelyn age 18 and Theron age 10 years. She was a member of the Christian Church in Marion and professed faith in Christ over twenty-five years ago. Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery. Jul 16, 1925
George Greenalt, age 23 and Madge Blesoe, age 18, and Duke Forsythe, age 25 and Mamie Greenalt, age 24, were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace C.M. Parks Monday afternoon in Marion. Jul 16, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Ramsey of South Buchanan Street are the proud parents of an eight-pound baby girl born Tuesday evening July 14, 1925 at 8:00 p.m. Jul 16, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dann of West Marion Township are announcing the arrival of a fine baby girl born on July 13th and will be known as Frances. Jul 16, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lewis of near New Virginia Mine are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born July 13th and has been named Eugene. Jul 16, 1925
Boogerville Mr. and Mrs. Spiller Turner are the proud parents of a fine baby boy. This is the sixth child of the family and the third boy. Jul 16, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Van Richey and Mrs. J. M. Richey visited at the bedside of Mrs. Tom Mofield of Harrisburg who has been ill with paralysis. Jul 16, 1925
Hubert Smith passed away at the home of his father in Scottsboro Wednesday evening, July 14th. The deceased was born in Scottsboro on January 25, 1912 and was the son of Elmer L. and Pearl (Shorman) Smith. Besides the parents he leaves, Bertha Smith, age 16 years, Cecil Smith, age 11 years, Bernice Smith, age 9 years, Freeman Smith, age 5 years and Ruth Smith age 4 years. The young lad was in the sixth grade. Funeral services to be conducted Sunday, July 18th at the Free Will Baptist Church at Scottsboro with interment following at the Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 17, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/Nurguk Bruce, East St. Louis 21
\Ethel Wright, Marion 19
/Charles V. Cochran, Carmi 22
\Lucy Lornegga, Carmi 21
/Herman Purcillio, Herrin 26
\Josephine Regis, Herrin 24
/Ira Miller, Carterville 46
\Della Davis, Carterville 43
/Frank Sjoblon, Herrin 21
\Maude Milliams, Herrin 18
/Joseph Shrlac, Johnston City 35
\Rosa Zabrach, Johnston City 35 Jul 17, 1925
Bettie Jane Paisley celebrated her. 7th birthday Friday with a party of friends at her home on East Thorn Street. Jul 17, 1925
Charles Eugene Musgraves, son of Fred and Amy Watson Mugraves, was born December 20, 1917. He departed this life July 2, 1925 at the age of 7 years, 5 months and 12 days. He leaves his parents, one brother, Floyd, three sisters, Estelle, Opal and Edith. One sister, Ione, preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at Carterville Baptist Church. Interment was at Carterville Cemetery. Jul 17, 1925
Lucy Allen Lewis, daughter of Ellas and. Ada Wykes Allen was born April 2, 1885 in Jackson County, Illinois where she spent her girlhood and while a student at the Southern Illinois Normal University, made her home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Wykes in Carbondale. Upon leaving school she came to Marion to make her home and on the tenth day of April 1906 was married to Elijah Lewis. A son and daughter were born to this union, Evelyn who will be 18 years of age on Saturday and Theron who is ten years old. Her father, Elias Allen of Herrin, her brother, William Allen of Carterville and three sisters, Miss Marion Allen of DuQuoin, Mrs. Van Kennedy of Fort Worth, Texas and Mrs. H. Vickers of Chicago survive while her mother preceded her in death. She dearly loved her home and family. She passed away on July 14, 1925 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, aged 40 years, 3 months and 12 days. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Jul 17, 1925
The funeral for little Grace Lee, daughter of Charles D. and Daisy (Faulkner) Lee, was held from the Brown Street home on Tuesday morning. The deceased was born September 25, 1923 and died July 13, 1925 at the tender age of 1 year, 9 months and 18 days. Death was due to erysipelas that would not yield to the best medical skill and treatment. Jul 17, 1925
Mrs. May Bastin of Carterville, wife of Creston Baston, now in the county jail under indictment for the murder of Lawrence Surat, is charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Mrs. Bastin was not named in the indictment for murder under which both Bastin and L. T. Shoemaker are held in the county jail without bond. According to evidence submitted at the coroner’s inquest, Mrs. Bastin witnessed the killing of Surat in the Hayton Garage and remarked after the shooting, “that’s what they get for insulting a lady.” Jul 17, 1925
Ira Neal of Herrin, a trace boss at Mine A was killed Saturday morning when he was caught under a fall of slate. The mine was idle and Neal was going through the workings in connection with some timbering work when the slate fell on him. He was a married man and had two children. Jul 18,1925
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johns of Scottsboro are the proud parents of a ten-pound baby boy born July 14th. The youngster has been named Charles Sidney. Jul 18, 1925
Regan Clarence Alexander of Marion is spending a few days with his friend Hubert York of this vicinity. Jul 18, 1925
Leonal Carter dropped a heavy bar of iron on his foot injuring his large toe severely while at work in tunnel No. 2 Tuesday. Jul 18. 1925
Little George Beel, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Beel is reported to be ill at present. Jul 18, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Don Hartley of West Prairie Street have an eight-pound boy born at their home July 18, 1925. The little lad is the first child of the family and has been named Earl Eugene. The mother was formerly Miss Lora Abney. Jul 18, 1925
Herrin—Luther Anderson of Herrin passed away at this home on South 14th Street in that city late Sunday evening, July 19th. The deceased was born in Kentucky in July 1881 and came to Illinois in 1903. He was first employed at Vicks Drug Store and for the past fifteen years has been manager of the credit department of the Herrin Supply Company. He was first united in marriage to Dora Clymore and to this union one son was born, Luther Edward. Mrs. Dora. Anderson passed away in 1921. Mr. Anderson was married to Nell Womack in 1922. The cause of death was attributed to high blood pressure. Jul 20, 1925
Herrin—James Warren, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant Warren of Herrin was killed Sunday afternoon when the Ford Touring car belonging to his father, ran off the road and hit the clay embankment on the west hard road near Marion. The accident occurred about one half a mile west of the C.B. & Q. Railroad Bridge past the Marion Golf Club. The Warren car went in to the ditch burying the radiator and engine in the dirt. The force of the accident caused the small boy to be thrown through the windshield and the broken glass cut his throat. He was rushed to the Herrin Hospital where he passed away Sunday evening about 11 o’clock. The Warren family resides at 513 South 23rd Street in Herrin and Mr. Warren is a miner. Jul 20, 1925
Death Claims Allowed
William Robertson, age 59, dropsy was the cause of death June 18, member of Local Union 1117 Marion Jul 20, 1925
John M. Harrison, age 73, death May 22 due to intestinal obstruction, member of Local Union 2418 Bush Jul 20, 1925
Daniel Taylor Henson, age 23, was killed in auto accident May 21, member Local Union 2418 Bush
David C. Howard, age 668, death due to carcinoma June 25, member Local Union 1880 Marion Jul 20, 1925
Major Oldham Paisley of the O.R.C. returned from Jefferson Barracks to spend Sunday at home, accompanied by Sergeant Lory Price and Sergeant Don Woodside of the Enlisted Reserve Corps and Merle Hames of the Finance Section of the regular Army. Jul 20, 1925
Herrin Miss Josie Gegis and Herman Purcillo were united in marriage Thursday morning at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Both are from Herrin where they will make their home with the groom’s parents for the present. Jul 21, 1925
Alexandria and William Robert Bazetta and Charles Oldani of Herrin departed Saturday for Florence, Alabama via Paducah, Ky. and the steamer Paducah. Jul 21, 1925
Mrs. John Chiodini passed away at he family residence at 519 North 19th Street July 18th. Mrs. Chiodini was born in Italy February 3, 1906 and at the time of her death was 19 years, 6 months and 15 days of age. She was formerly Miss Anne Barbaglia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Barbaglia. Burial will be at the St. Carlos Cemetery. Jul 21, 1925
Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Virginia B. Williams, wife of D. Y. Williams, who passed away at the family residence Friday morning at 2:10 o’clock. Burial occurred at the Herrin City Cemetery. Jul 21, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Lashbrook of Marion returned from Charleston where they attended the burial of his cousin, Fred Dunn, who fell in battle in the World War seven years ago late Wednesday. His body was buried in the fields of France and after these years was brought back to the United States for burial. Jul 21, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rix entertained guest at their home Monday evening on North State Street in honor of their fourth wedding anniversary and also in honor of Mr. Rix’s twenty-second birthday. Jul 21, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/Robert Deering, West Frankfort 22
\Pansy Bradshaw, Herrin 20
/Mitchell Lewis, Royalton 23
\Ruby Beacers, Royalton 23
/Joseph Vanchers, Herrin 21
\Bessie Lazzara, Herrin 18
/Virgil Mankins, Paulton 21
\Grace Mayheir, Marion 19
/Elles Wells, Herrin 24
\Nellie Cato, Marion 19
/Anthony Marimonti, Herrin 27
\Louis Bernachi, Herrin 17 Jul 21, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Oble Utley of East Carter Street are the proud parents of a seven-pound boy born July 15th. The little lad is the second child of the family and has been named Obie Lee, Jr. The mother was formerly Miss Gladys Owens. Jul 21, 1925
Mrs. George Mercer of South Virginia entertained at a luncheon Tuesday in honor of her two sisters, Misses Gladys and Elanor Hall and Miss Mable Clarida of Springfield. Miss Clarida formerly lived in Marion. Jul 21, 1925
Creston Bastin who shot and killed Lawrence Surat on July 5th was refused bail Wednesday by circuit court Judge D. T. Hartwell who granted bail to L. T. Shoemaker, indicted with Bastin and set the amount of bail at $15,000. Jul 22, 1925
Mollie Irene Edwards, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell F. Edwards, passed away at the family residence, 1614 West Chestnut Street, Wednesday morning, July 22, 1925 at 6 a.m. The little daughter was born December 31, 1924. She leaves her parents and one brother Kenneth Edwards aged 7 years. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 22, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon for Harry Lee Patterson, the infant son of Cleveland and Ollie (Potter) Patterson, who passed away at the family residence Thursday, July 23rd. The infant was born at the home near the Brick Plant north west of this city on July 4th and at the time of his death was only 19 days old. The baby was found dead in bed Thursday morning. He leaves three brothers and one sister, Cleo Patterson, age 10 years, Don Patterson, age 7 years, Oud Patterson, age 5 years and Dorothy Patterson age 3 years. Funeral services were conducted at the home and interment occurred at Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 23,1925
Charles Dowell, aged 35, nephew of Ms. Julia Dowell of East Allen Avenue, drowned in the Gasconade River near Habeigree, Mo. Jul 23, 1925
Christopher—Believed to have been over a quarrel between her and her sister, Mrs. Charles Renfro shot and killed herself here on Monday night. Mrs. Renfro had been living with her husband and two children at West Frankfort and came here to her fathers for a visit some two weeks ago when her husband left for Jacksonville, Fla. presumably in search of employment. Jul 23, 1925
Estes Warren, fifteen-year-old boy residing at Crab Orchard was arrested for burglarizing the home of Cecil Rice of Crab Orchard. Warren entered the Rice home about 9:30 Thursday night with a pistol in his hand and commanded the family throw up their hands and left with a pocket book. He is in the Williamson County Jail. Jul 24, 1925
Saturday morning July 25th two men, Martin Ralls and Chester Clay, will start killing all dogs in Marion that are not muzzled or tied with a rope in their yards. Chief Boyd stated that if the dog was in the yard or on a porch and was not tied, the dog would be shot, regardless of his pedigree or race. Dogs will be killed beginning July 25th and continuing to September 1st. Jul 24, 1925
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Biggs are the happy parents of a seven-pound baby girl born July 23, 1925 at the home of Mrs. Biggs’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Wallace of North State Street. She is the first child and has been named Beverly Ann. The mother was formerly Miss Isabelle Wallace. Dr. Biggs who finished the Kirksville School of Osteopathy in June is now completing his intern work in a Detroit hospital. He will be home over the weekend to visit his wife and daughter. Jul 24, 1925
Mrs. Margaret Lyerla, wife of Adam Lyerla, passed away at her home southwest of Creal Springs on Saturday July 25, 1925 at 1:15 a.m. after an extended illness. The deceased was born in Union County on January 16, 1832 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gregory. She was 93 years old at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Adam Lyerla sixty-two years ago and to this union four children were born, Rick Lyerla of Johnston City, Labon Lyerla of Creal Springs, Ed Lyerla of Creal Springs and Mrs. Ida Williams of Creal Springs. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of the Christian Church. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Lyerla of Union County and Ms. C. Smith of Union County besides her husband and children. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday with interment at the County Line–Cemetery. Jul 25, 1925
Herrin Funeral services were conducted Wednesday for little Hazel Nyden Walker, the child of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Walker of Cobden. Hazel was born July 16, 1924 and at the time of her death was one year and five days old. Interment was at the Hurricane Cemetery. Jul 25,1925
Henry Junior Gualdoni, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gualdoni of 309 South 18th Street passed away at the St. Andrews Hospital in Murphysboro July 20th. Interment occurred at the Carterville City Cemetery on Tuesday. Jul 25, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church for Caesar Montana who died July 19th. Mr. Montana was born in Italy November 12, 1876 and was 48 years, 9 months and 7 days of age. The deceased was a retired merchant and resided in Hurst. Interment occurred at the St. Carlo Cemetery. Jul 25, 1925
John William Clarida of Marion Route 2 passed away at his home Sunday July 26, 1925, at 7:40 p.m. after an extended illness. The deceased was the father of Mayor J. H. Clarida of Marion. Mr. Clarida was born in Wilson County, Tennessee on February 5, 1854, and at the time of his death was 69 years, 5 months and 21 days of age. He was the son of Archibald and Elizabeth (Swan) Clarida of Tennessee and moved to Illinois with his parents at the age of six years. He was united in marriage to Renie Culbreth in Williamson County in 1873 and two children were born to this union, J.H. Clarida, and Mrs. Ida Allen of Marion Route 2 with whom he made his home. Mrs. Renie Culbreth Clarida passed away in 1877 and in 1878 he was united in marriage to Mary Lewis who survives. To this union three sons, Arch Clarida of Galatia, Arthur Clarida of Marion Route 3, Edd Clarida of Marion and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Marshall of Marion were born. Mrs. James Culbreth of Marion Route 2 and two brothers, Robert 0. Clarida of Springfield and Sam Clarida of Marion Route 2 and one sister, Mrs. S. D. Thompson of Marion Route 2 survives. Clarida has been ill for several months with heart disease and the cause of death is attributed to heart dropsy. Funeral services will be held at the Pleasant Grove Chapel Tuesday afternoon with interment at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Jul 27, 1925
Mrs. Myrtle Corder and family are moving to Decatur so that Miss Lucille Corder who graduated from the M.T.H.S. may enter the James Miliken University. Jul 27, 1925
The funeral of Joe 0. Yeakey who died at Heber Springs, Arkansas on July 22, was held at the M.E. Church at Herrin on Sunday afternoon. Interment was made at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mr. Yeakey was formerly from the Pleasant Grove neighborhood and his wife was a daughter of Pettyman Jones who died four months ago. He was a miner and had been in poor health for nearly three years. Jul 27, 1925
Charles Eugene Gowan passed away at the Harrisburg Hospital Monday afternoon, July 17, 1925 at 3:45 p.m. after a short illness. The deceased was suffering from an abscess on the lung and was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital Monday where he underwent an operation. He was seemingly recovering from the effects of the operation but his heart was not sufficiently strong to stand the operation and he passed away shortly afterwards. He was born at Metropolis on December 9, 1879 and was the son of Dr. James E. and Harriet (Yates) Gowan. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. S. B. Kerr and Mrs. L. G. Simmons, both of Metropolis. He was 45 years, 7 months and 18 days of age at death. Mr. Gowan was engaged for a number of years in manufacturing cigars in this city. He became a stock holder in the Marion Lumber and Fuel Company several years ago, but sold his interest some time ago. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the family residence 508 South Market Street with interment at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Jul 27,1925
Marriage Licenses
/Claude Stotlar, Creal Springs 29
\Myrtle Griffin, Marion 19
/David Anderson, Carterville 47
\Mrs. Sadie Freeman, Carterville 48
/Dave Tanner, Herrin 22
\Gladys Roycroft, Herrin 18 Jul 27, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stilley of Route 6 are the proud parents of a fine baby boy at their home. He will be known as James Wesley. Jul 27, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Swan are parents of a baby girl at their home near the Brick Plant. The little Miss has been named Betty Jean. Jul 27, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning for Antonio Lopicollo, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lopicollo of Marion. The small son was born in Marion on January 9, 1925, at the family residence on North Granite Street. At the time of his death, he was 6 months and 16 days old. The child died at the Murphysboro Hospital after a short illness. The cause of death was cholera infantum. Interment was at the Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 30, 1925
J. C. Cummins of Vienna and Mrs. Martha Shadowens of Herrin were united in marriage by Dr. J.W. Cummins, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Marion Wednesday. Mr. Cummins is a farmer near Vienna where the couple will reside. Jul 30, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/J. E. Freeman, Herrin 21
\Cora Smith, Carbondale 23
/Roy Seltz, Johnston City 27
\Ruth Gabrieth, Johnston City 23
/William L. Bracy, Boulder, Colo. 23
\Margaret E. Cline, Herrin 20
/James C. Cummins, Vienna 72
\Martha Shadowens, Herrin 63
/George Lucian Elusizer, Johnston City 19
\Goldie Mae Stover, Johnston City 21 Jul 30, 1925
John H. Fischer passed away Wednesday evening July 29th at 9:15 p.m. at his home, 106 South Vicksburg Street. He was born in St. Clair County, Mascoutah, on January 15, 1858 and was 67 years, 6 months and 14 days old at the time of his death. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Walthes of Mascoutah on January 1, 1881. Ten children were born to them, seven of whom are now living and were at his bedside during his illness. He is survived by his widow and children, John, George, Sarah Fischer of Marion, Elsie and Will Fischer and Mrs. Daisy Leibelt of Redfield, South Dakota and Mrs. Henry Fanslow of Tallmadge, California, together with twelve grandchildren. In his youth he attended the Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale and after his marriage move to Marion and lived on a farm five miles southwest of Marion near Bainbridge where he lived until about eleven years ago when he moved to Marion and lived until his death. Funeral services will be at the Zion Evangelical Church Friday, July 31st and interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Jul 30, 1925
Mrs. E. M. Thurmond has returned to her home after spending the past three weeks in the Holden Hospital at Carbondale. She was seriously injured when the car her husband was driving turned over on the hard road near Olney. She will not be able to get out of bed for the next five weeks. Jul 31, 1925
August
John Henry Fisher of 106 South Vicksburg died last Wednesday evening. Services were conducted Friday with interment at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Aug 1, 1925
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Isler of Marion RFD 1 near Red Row on Thursday, July 30th, a baby girl. This is the second child and first girl in the family. Aug 1, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin of East College Street report the arrival of a baby boy at their home. The little one arrived Thursday July 30th and is the second child and first boy in their family. Aug 1, 1925
William L. Bracy, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Bracy and Miss Margaret Cline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Cline were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Herrin. Aug 1, 1925
Little Chester Ford, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ford who reside on the hard road between Herrin and Johnston City, rolled off the bed on which he had been sleeping on Friday evening and was choked to death by catching his head between the bed frame and springs. The parents had gone to Chittyville to attend a revival meeting there had had left the baby in the care of a fourteen-year-old daughter. The death was ruled accidental. Aug 1, 1925
Herrin—Mrs. Tom Crawford, young married woman who was shot by stray bullet fired by youths who were using a mailbox as a target, is still incritical condition. She was shot through the spine while riding with her husband in their automobile and was rendered paralyzed from the waist down. The two boys are being held at Murphysboro. Aug 1, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. James Oakley of 305 South Future Street are the parents of a fine baby boy who arrived at their home on July 31st at 4:00 p.m. Aug 3, 1925
The funeral for Virginia Louise Brummett who passed away at the family residence 215 East Boulevard Street Tuesday morning August 4, 1925 at 3:00 A.M. The littledaughter was born July 1, 1922 in Marion and is the child of Walter and Eva (Robinson) Brummet of Marion. At the time of her death, she was three years, one month and three days of age. The brothers and sisters of the deceased were Billie Brummett, age one year and Helen who died June 6, 1921. The little daughter had been ill for 27 hours with stomach troubles before passing away. Funeral services will be held at the home of the grandparents; 215 East Boulevard Street Wednesday and interment will occur at the Maplewood Cemetery. Aug 4, 1925
Bert Langenbach of Marion and Miss Viola Smith were married August 2 at the home of the bride. Bert has been working in Fulton and other points in Missouri on brick laying contracts. Aug 4, 1925
Death Claims Allowed
James Monroe Brewer, age 28, died April 17 caused by pulmonary tuberculosis, member Local Union 1881 Marion Aug 4, 1925
Jesse Huey, age 40, hemorrhage was cause of death June 30th member Local Union 1000 Herrin Aug 4, 1925
Nick Pere, age 61, died of hardening of liver July 6, member Local Union 388 Clifford Aug 4, 1925
Joseph Harper of Marion passed away at the family residence, 805 West Stockton Street, Tuesday August 4th at 5:30 a.m. The deceased was born in Pope County, Illinois on February 6, 1848 and was the son of Elles and Margaret (Leach) Harper. At the time of his death, he was 77 years, 5 months and 28 days of age. He attended the public schools in Pope County and in 1866 was united in marriage to Sarah L. Hardin of Pope County. To this union seven children were born, three preceding their father in death, George Harper being killed in November 1924 on the hard roads between Herrin and Marion while working for the Hamilton Furniture Company, Vestie Harper who died 24 years ago and Mrs. Roy (Artie) Montgomery who passed away in West Frankfort three years ago. The four children living are, Mrs. R. E. (Hettie) Lay of Marion, Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Stone of East St. Louis, Mrs. Lewis (Sara) Murphy of Golconda and Mrs. Will (Emma) Lewis of Stonefort. The deceased moved with his family to Williamson County about two years ago. He was a retired farmer having worked many years on his farm in Pope County. He was stricken with the influenza a year ago and has been in poor health since November. He had been confined to his bed since March. During his long period of illness Mr. Harper bore his afflictions without complaining. He was a member of the Social Brothers Church at Cedar Grove in Pope County. Funeral services will be conducted at the family residence Thursday with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Aug 4, 1925
Mrs. Cora Gertrude Etherton passed away at her home, 700 East DeYoung Street on Wednesday August 5th at 11:30 a.m. The deceased was born in Saline County, Illinois on October 25, 1873, and was 51 years, 9 months and 1 day of age. She was the daughter of Thomas A. and Ann (Edwards) Stone and moved to this county with her parents many years ago. She united with the Dillingham Shed Church early in her life. She was married to William Mitchell and to this union one child was born, Tom Mitchell of Marion. She was later married to George W. Etherton of Marion. Besides her husband she leaves a sister, Mrs. R. W. (Virbal) Alsup of Corinth. Funeral services to be held at Dillingham Shed with interment at the Dillingham Cemetery. Aug 5, 1925
Charles Rodd was elected assistant cashier at the Marion State and Savings Bank. At 19 he is the youngest cashier in any of the three banks in Marion. Aug 5, 1925
Mrs. Eva May Crain, wife of Raymond Monroe Crain, died at her home on East Main Street just south of the fairgrounds, at 7:45 Thursday morning, August 6th after an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Crain was born in East Marion Township on November 25, 1899 and lived in Marion and vicinity all of her life. She was a daughter of George W. and Isabell Calvert Swafford. She was married on March 4, 1917 to Raymond Monroe Crain who with three children survives her. They are, Helen May aged 8, Dorothy Marie, aged 6 and Wilma June aged 2. Another child, William aged 7 months preceded his mother in death. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Monroe Stilley of Marion RFD 2, William Swafford of Marion, Riss Swafford of Marion FRD 3 and Mrs. Elberta Simonton of Carterville. Mrs. Crain was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a member of the missionary society. Funeral services will be at the Presbyterian Church on Friday August 7th with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Aug 6, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stapleton of East Carter Street are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born August 4th the first child in the family and will be known as Kenneth Lawrence. Aug 6, 1925
Carl Loveless of Marion, son of Tony Loveless of Marion Route 6 and Miss Ruth Morgan, daughter of Charles Morgan of Goreville Route 1, were married at Paducah, Ky. on July 18th. The bride and the groom are employed at the state hospital of Dixon, Illinois. Aug 6, 1925
Little Miss Virginia Louise Brummett was laid to rest at the Maplewood Cemetery in Marion Wednesday afternoon. The little daughter was born in Marion, July 1, 1922 and was the child of Walter and Eva Brummett of this city. Aug 6, 1925
Regan Mr. and Mrs. Garris Ross are the proud parents of a baby girl, their first child. Aug 7, 1925
Lon Nance and family have moved from Carrier Mills to the F.M. Cramer place, having employment on the railroad. Aug 7, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Lawrence are moving to Carrier Mills where he has employment. Aug 7, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. William Collins of South Hill Street have a fine eight and one-half pound girl born August 6th and will be known as Winifred Lucille. Aug 7, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/Louis C. Ranchino, Johnston City 20
\Alex Clariano, Herrin 20
/Don R. Burke, Herrin 22
\Marion N. Basch, Carterville 18
/Gilbert E. Chamness, Herrin 27
\Addie Virginia White, McClure 24
/Clifford Mobry, Johnston City 18
\Laverne Davis, Pinckneyville 18
/Joe Rogers, West Frankfort 34
\Mrs. Agnes Karnlois, Johnston City 30 Aug 7, 1925
Miss Oleeta Yates became the bride of Clarence Jones Friday night about nine thirty at the home of Rev. Fred Peek of Carterville. Miss Yates is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Yates of Marion. Mr. Jones is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Jones, also of Marion. The newlyweds will make their home at 204 North Buchanan Street in Marion. Aug 8, 1925
Over six hundred people gathered at the annual Norman home coming held Sunday, August 9th at the Williamson County Fair Grounds in honor of Aunt Susan Norman’s one hundred and second birthday anniversary. This was the eleventh annual anniversary celebration held in honor of Mrs. Norman. Aug 10, 1925
Joseph Bellavia, the infant son of Pete and Cevinela (Provanzani) Bellavia, was laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion Sunday morning, August 9th. The little son was born in Murphysboro on February 20, 1925 and was 5 months and 15 days of age. He passed away at the family residence, 705 North Granite Street in Marion on Saturday, August 8, 1925 at 2 p.m. Four brothers and one sister survive. Aug 10, 1925
Mrs. Oral Garrison, formerly of Marion and daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Garrison of Marion, was operated on at Atlantic City for acute appendicitis Sunday, August 9th. Mr. Garrison is secretary to John L. Lewis and was with the Labor Leader at the Coal Conference in Atlantic City and Mrs. Garrison was visiting he husband when she became ill. Aug 10, 1925
A fire destroyed the pretty home of Mr. and Mrs. Loice Cox at 305 North Walker Street Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Cox have been spending the summer at Elgin where he has employment during the shutdown of the mines. When they returned to Marion Sunday their entire household goods had been destroyed in the fire. Aug 10, 1925
Enrique Pack, 19 of Herrin died in Jefferson, Iowa Friday night of last week. Pack was standing in the road beside his car repairing a tire when a passing car struck him. Eight weeks ago, Enrique and his brother Selmon and four other Herrin boys, Fred Dailey, Horace Foster, Ted Turner and Hugh Staten left Herrin and went to Kansas where they secured work in the harvest fields. Leaving Kansas, the boys went to Nebraska and after went to Colorado. The boys were on their way home and were traveling through Iowa when the accident happened. Pack was believed to be one of the greatest athletes of the Herrin Township High School. He also participated in basketball. Pack was the oldest son of Myrl Pack and was born at Barlow, Kentucky on March 10, 1906. He was a nephew of Stanley Weaver of Herrin and worked in the Weaver Confectionery. Pack had been working in the harvest fields so that he might attend a medical college next term. Aug 10, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Loy Smith have a fine baby girl born August 7th, the second child in the family. Aug10, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sutton of West Marion are the proud parents of an eight-pound boy born August 9th. This is the third child and the first boy in the family. He has been named Marvin Monroe. The mother was formerly Miss Annabell Crain. Aug 11, 1925
Miss Eva Laura Bundy and Will Scott Bryan were united in marriage Sunday morning by Justice of the Peace C. M. Parks at his home. Mrs. Bryan is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bundy of North Mechanic Street. Mr. Bryan is a business man of Cairo where the couple will make their home. Aug 11, 1925
Marion Births
A ten-pound boy born August 8th to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown of 506 West Jefferson Street, the second child and first boy. The mother was formerly Miss Gertrude Benton. Aug 11, 1925
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Omer Nelson of 705 South Aikman Street on August 9th. He is the first child in the family and has been named Omer Leon. Aug 11, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Gale Morrison of Pleasant Court, Parish Park, have a baby girl born August 11th and she is the first child. She has been named Dorothy Anna. The mother was formerly Miss Ruth Liller. Aug 11, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Mitchell have a baby girl born at a St. Louis hospital. She is the second child and daughter in the family. Aug 11, 1925
Faye Jeter, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jeter of West Aikman Street was married to Earl Binkley on Monday, August 10th. Mrs. John Neely and the bride’s sister, Miss Vivian Jeter accompanied the couple. Mr. Binkley is the son of Mrs. Anna Binkley of North Market Street. He is a partner in the Robinson & Binkley Barbecue Stand and park on the West hard road. The newlyweds will be at home at 102 North Court Street. Aug 11,1925
Miss Hollie Homer is recovering nicely at the Carbondale hospital following a serious operation Tuesday morning. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Homer and brothers, Lee and Joyce, were with her. Aug 12, 1925
Miss Vera Whitlock has just completed a three years training course at the Presbyterian Hospital and received her diploma as graduate nurse. She is the daughter of Mr. ad Mrs. D. Milton Whitlock, Aug 12, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lawrence are parents of a ten-pound boy born at their home on East Main Street Wednesday, August 12th. He is the first child in the family and has been named Ralph Lee. The mother was formerly Miss Cora Moore. Aug 12, 1925
Harry Lewis Frey passed away at his home on CArterville Route 3 Wednesday morning at the age of 61 years, 5 months and 6 days. The deceased was born March 6, 1864 near Carterville and his life was spent in that vicinity. He was the son of Henry and Emily Chamness Frey. He was first married to Miss Alice Cannedy and they were parents of three children, Percival Frey, Mrs. Oma Pentecost and Mrs. Myrtle Stephens. Two others died in infancy. Mr. Frey was married September 1, 1899 to Rachel Pentecost and one son, Dallas, survives. Four other children of this union are deceased. One brother, J. M. Frey of Carterville Route 3 and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Cooksey and Mrs. Emma Conley, both of Marion Route 5, also survives the deceased. He was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Aug 12, 1925
Mrs. Myrtle F. Alexander, wife of Stephen G. Alexander of Marion, passed away at the Herrin Hospital at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 1925 following an operation for gallstone. The deceased was born in Pinckneyville on January 18, 1888 and at the time of her death was 39 years, 6 months and 25 days old. She was the daughter of Samuel and Mary Ellen (Craig) Pugh and was educated in the common schools. She was united in marriage to Stephen G. Alexander in 1902 and three children were born to them, Mrs. G. H. (Harriet Jane) Gower of Marion, John Coval Alexander and Stephen George Alexander, both of Marion. The family resided at 1005 West Walnut Street in Marion. Stephen George, the younger son, 15, is a student at the M.T.H.S. John Coval is secretary to the General Agent of the Burlington Railroad at Herrin. The deceased also leaves three brothers, Ruben Pugh of Crainville, Frank Pugh of the United States Navy, Will Pugh of Johnston City and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Burnham of Willow Grove, Pa., and Mrs. Elizabeth Holland of Alabama. Mrs. Alexander was a member of the Warder Street Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at the Alexander home Friday, August 14th with interment at the Oakwood Cemetery at Carterville. Aug 13, 1925
J. 0. Sutton was born in Williamson County, Illinois June 30, 1872. He died in a St, Louis hospital on August 9, 1925 at the age of 53 years 1 month and 9 days. He was married to Miss Laura Atwood in 1892 and to this union six children were born, Mrs. Vessie Walker, Mrs. Kate Rushing, Mrs. Verna Mount, Ruth, Coy and Mildred. Ruth preceded her father in death October 17, 1919. The other five with the wife, two brothers, Lem and F.M. of Creal Springs and two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Carter and Mrs. Luella Bratton of Marion survives. Two brothers, Jack and Monroe and one half-sister, Mrs. Alice Donaldson, also preceded their brother in death. Mr. Sutton was familiar lily known as “Jake.’ The funeral was held at the First Baptist Church in Creal Springs Tuesday. Aug 13, 1925
T. A. Elliott of Marion passed away at his residence, 707 West College Street on Thursday morning, August 13th at 8:30 a.m. The deceased was born August 11, 1885 and at death was 71 years and 2 days old. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Jane Reeve many years ago and to this union one son, Green Elliott and five daughters, Mrs. Arthur Watts, Mrs. Elmer Gore, Mrs. Charles Cox, Mrs. Vick Eubanks and Mrs. Ira Evans, all of Marion, were born. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 15th with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. The deceased had been ill only one week. Aug 13, 1925
E. H. Scobey has again been selected to head the faculty of the Jefferson School. Aug 13, 1925
Poordo Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mainard (Maynard?) are the proud parents of a baby boy. This is the fourth child and the second boy. Aug 13, 1925
The five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Owens of near Scranton Mine broke his leg Wednesday while playing. Aug 13, 1925
Mrs. Sarah Hollowell, Herrin Chiropractor, charged with her husband, Murray Hollowell with violating the state medical practice act, was found not guilty. Aug 14, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Emery are the proud parents of a 9 3/4 pound baby girl born August 13, 1925 at their home at 814 North Highland Street. She has been named Geraldine. Aug 14, 1925
Marriage Licenses.
/Frank Victorio, Royalton 31
\Bertha Elliott, Creal Springs 24
/Charles Grace, Harrisburg 69
\Casey Patterson, Herrin 58
/Barney Davis, Johnston City 39
\Edna Garrett, Johnston City 29
/William McCartey, Hurst 18
\Dollie Deporche, Hurst 19 Aug 14, 1925
Elena Manfredo, the twelve-year-old child of Mike and Irene (Racine) Manfredo, passed away at the family residence, 107 North Lear Street in Marion Friday evening, August 14, 1925 at 7:15 p.m. The deceased was born in Marion on December 23, 1912 and at the time of death was 12 years, 7 months and 22 days old. She was in the seventh grade. Besides her parents she is survived by nine brothers and sisters, Mrs. Mike Stanisei of Dallas, Texas, John and Tony Manfredo who are working in a bakery in Chicago, Louise, Josephine, Rosa Algebrie, Joe and Mary Manfredo, all at home. The child had been suffering from leakage of the heart for the past few weeks and had been in critical condition for several days. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Aug 15, 1925
H. C. Vise of Macedonia, father of Mrs. Ben F. Sparks, Sr. of West Main Street, was laid to rest at the family cemetery Saturday August 15th. The deceased passed away at his home in Macedonia at one o’clock Thursday afternoon August 13, 1925 from a stroke of paralysis, which he suffered just a week ago. He was 69 years of age and was a pioneer citizen of the community. For the past forty years he conducted a small mercantile business started by his grandfather, Rev. Hosea Vise, pioneer Baptist Minister and has devoted a lifetime to the business. Aug 15, 1925
Cora Gertrude Etherton, daughter of Thomas A. and Anna D. Stone was born in Saline County, Illinois October 25, 1872, and departed this life August 5, 1925, aged 52 years, 9 months and 20 days. She was united in marriage with William P. Mitchell October 25, 1893, and two children were born to them, Thomas U. and Corbet. Corbet died in infancy, Thomas U. survives. After the death of her husband, February 21, 1900, she was again united in marriage to George Etherton of Williamson County, Illinois who survives her. On November 12, 1886, she was converted and united with the Somers M.P. Church. Some years later she was united with the Zion M.E. Church at Corinth, Illinois, having a home in Corinth at this time. On January 20, 1918, she united with the Dillingham M.P. Church and remained there until her death. She leaves her husband, one son, Thomas U. Mitchell of Marion and one sister, Ms. Verba Alsup of Corinth. Aug 15, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/G. H. Bryan, Creal Springs 47
\Effie Griffeth, Parker 30
/Joseph B. Wiggins, Herrin 45
\ Gertie Wiggins, Herrin 30
/Wallace Darnell, Herrin 26
\Thelma Flenning, Murphysboro 18
/John Hartkoff, Marion 35
\Alma Franklin, Marion 20
/George E. Dietz, Desoto 27
\Elsie Dahmer, Marion 21 Aug 15, 1925
Blairsville Robert York, known as “Uncle Bob,” was buried at the Cundiff Cemetery last Thursday. He was visiting his son, Walter, in Missouri at the time of his death. Walter and daughter, Connie, accompanied the body back to the home of John Simpkins Wednesday night. Aug 15,1925
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Nichols have a bouncing baby boy tipping the scales at 11 pounds. He arrived Sunday and has been named James Richard. Aug 15, 1925
Herrin—The Williamson County Corner’s Jury ordered Alex Hargis, a miner, held for the murder of Mike Saravich. Saravich died in the Herrin Hospital Saturday night with a bullet through his abdomen as a result of the riot in the Zeigler miner’s local union last Wednesday night. Hargis was arrested the night of the riot and was later released on bond and was again arrested after the inquest. Four witnesses from Zeigler testified at the inquest that they were at the Lithuanian Hall in Zeigler where three sub district officers attempted to settle an alleged unofficial strike. The meeting ended in a free-for-all fight in which sub-district President Lou Fox and Vice President; D. C. Cobb were badly. beaten. Board member Hezzie Hindman was shot through the hip and many others sustained injuries. The witnesses said the word “scab” precipitated the fight. They denied it was a melee between foreigners and native Americans. One witness testified that there were two factions, one wanting to resume work and the other to continue the strike. Both foreign and native workers were represented on both sides. Hargis was said to be supportive of the sub district officers. Aug 17, 1925
Mrs. Margaret Harris Everett, widow of George Everett passed away at her home in Lake Creek Township on Thursday, August 13th. She was laid to rest Saturday at the Maplewood Cemetery. Aug 17, 1925
Dr. Murray R. Hollowell, of Herrin, one of the last practicing chiropractors in Williamson County, was found guilty of violating the state medical practice act on two indictments in Friday and faces a sentence. On Thursday, Mrs. Sarah Hollowell, wife of Murray R. Hollowell, was found not guilty by a jury on both indictments placed against her. Aug 17, 1925
Robert Laverne Morris, the seven months and five days old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Morris of West Dewey Street, passed away at the family residence Tuesday at twelve o’clock noon after an illness of a few weeks. Funeral services will be Wednesday with interment at the Rose Hill. Cemetery. Aug 18, 1925
Thomas Anderson Elliott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pearson B. Elliott, was born in Athens, Tennessee on August 11, 1854. He departed this life from the family home Thursday August 13, 1925. He was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Reed at Ironsburg, Tennessee January 13, 1876 and three years later came from Tennessee to Illinois. To this union eight children were born. One daughter, Mrs. Lillie Dejarnet and one son, Willie, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years and six children, Mrs. Ella Watts, Green Elliott, Mrs. Emma Gore, Mrs. Anna Cox, Mrs. Grace Eubanks and Mrs. Joseph Evans, all of Marion. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Emina Knight of Marion, Mrs. Caroline, two brothers, Green Elliott of Marion and General Elliott of Fordville. Four years ago, Mr. Elliott had a stroke of paralysis and since that time has been confined to his home.
James Higgins, father of Mrs. E. W. Stilley of 1206 North Court Street, passed away at his home in Johnston City about 9:30 o’clock Tuesday evening following a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Higgins had been in ill health for several months having suffered a previous stroke in February. The deceased was born in Kentucky about 65 years ago. His boyhood was spent in Kentucky where he was married as a young man to Miss Elizabeth Shelton who survives him. Forty-three years ago, Mr. Higgins moved to Illinois, living first at Nashville, Illinois and then coming to Williamson County to make his home. He was a coal miner. Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons, Elmer and Frank Higgins both of Johnston City and two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Montgomery of Herrin and Mrs. E. W. Stilley of Marion, Funeral services Thursday and interment in the new Johnston City Cemetery. Aug 18, 1925
William Jerald Williams, the infant son of Elijah and Maggie (Lashmett) Williams passed away at the family residence in Paulton on Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 1925. The little son was born Tuesday morning and is survived by the parents and three brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Olive Branch Chapel in Alexander County. Aug 19, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/Albert Williams, Cambria 21
\Opal Marie Gillespie, Johnston City 19
/Robert Nichols, Herrin 21
\Edith Ferrell, Herrin 23
/Winfred Scott, Pittsburg 26
\Gussie Lollar, Thompsonville 21 Aug 19, 1925
G. W. Deitz and Miss Elsie Dahmer were married on Sunday, August 15th at the Zion Evangelical Church. H. L. Dahmer, brother of the bride and Miss Lucy Barham, close friend of the bride, attended the couple. The newlyweds will be at home in DeSoto. Aug 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Freeley of Marion are the proud parents of a baby girl, born August 11th. The little Miss is the fifth child in the family. Aug 19, 1925
Mayo Copher passed away at the home of his father on Marion Route 6 Thursday, August 20th at 6:20 p.m. The young man was born on the Copher farm near Marion on August 30, 1902, and is the son of Reverend R. O. and Rosa (Chamness) Copher. He was educated in the rural schools and attended the S.I.N.U. at Carbondale. Besides his parents he leaves five brothers and one sister, Mrs. William DeCastro, of West Frankfort, Otis Copher, Oren Copher, Monroe Copher, Cloid Copher and Ray Copher, all of Marion. Funeral services were conducted at the Warder Street Baptist Church with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Aug 21, 1925
George Murrill of Johnston City was arrested Thursday evening in that city on warrants issued for forgery and conducting a confidence game. Murrill is charged with writing a check for $25.99 and signing the name of Powell to the check. He then went to Davis Brothers Garage where he had his car repaired and p aid Fred Davis a $10.00 repair bill. Mr. Davis gave him $15.00 in change on the $25.00 and when the check was present for payment it was refused because the signature was forged. Aug 21, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Headen of Marion are parents of a baby boy born August 18th and will be known as Jackie Dean, The father is a coal miner and the mother was formerly Miss Bertha Lewis. Aug 21, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/Orin Berry, Marion 32
\Rethel Moore, Marion 22
/James Foster, West Frankfort 42
\Margaret Condy, West Frankfort 29 Aug 21, 1925
Richard F. Morse, infant son of Simon J. and Vella (Rankey) Morse, passed away at the family residence, 1002 East Reeves Street, August 22, 1925 at 12:40 a.m. c The little son was born at the family residence Aril 16, 1925 and at the time of death was 4 months and 6 days old. Besides the parents he leaves one brother, Harold L. Morse, age 3 and one sister, Wanda Imogene Morse, age 1 year. Funeral services will be held Sunday August 23rd at Salem Church in Saline County with interment in Salem Cemetery. Aug 22, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Marks Of Marion are parents of a nine- and one-half pound baby girl, born August 21, 1925. She is the first child in the family and has been named Ruth Virginia. Aug 22, 1925
Lloyd Reed and Miss Louise Hartman both of Marion were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at 2:50 p.m., at Murphysboro. The groom is the son of Mrs. Sam Fuller of Marion. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Nannie Hartman also of Marion. The couple will reside in Marion. Aug 22, 1925
Paul Wright Merrow passed away at his home in Pittsburg Sunday, August 23, 1925. The deceased was born in Williamson County near New Burnside on February 24, 1901 and at the time of death was 24 years, 5 months and 29 days of age. He was the son of Joseph and Rosetta (Farrow) Merrow. On December 17, 1921 he was united in marriage to Miss Marjorie Fowler and to this union one child was born, Earl Franklin Merrow, age two years. Besides his wife, child and parent’s three brothers, George Franklin Merrow of Carmel, Charles Albert Merrow of West Frankfort and Donald Merrow of Pittsburg and one sister, Mrs. Emma Killgore of Pittsburg, also survive him. Dropsy was given as cause of death. Interment to be at Union Grove Cemetery. Aug 24, 1925
Clarence Parsons of Bush has been in the county jail for several weeks charged with burglary. Sunday he was identified as being connected with the murderer at Ward several weeks ago. Aug 24, 1925
Little Dorleen Hope Armstrong died at the Marion Hospital Monday evening about 9:30 p.m. from burns she received earlier in the evening. While supper was cooking the mother had set down at her piano and during that time, she was out of the kitchen the little girl climbed upon the kitchen cabinet, obtained a box of matches and then went onto the porch. When she got outside with the matches, she set them on fire igniting her clothing and causing the burns that resulted in her death. She was the only daughter of Hubert and Elsie (Roberts) Armstrong. A younger brother, Hubert, Jr. aged two and a half also survive. The little girl was born February 6, 1922 and was 3 years, 6 months and 18 days of age. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 26th at the home of Monroe Copher, 1015 North Court Street. Interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Aug 25, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/K. Poteet, Marion 25
\Cora M. Adams, Marion 22
/Edgar McDonald, Johnston City 21
\Hazel Overby, Johnston City 18 Aug 25, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. True received a telegram Monday morning announcing the arrival of a new son for Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Duddles at their home in Jacksonville, named Robert Edwards. He arrived at 6 o’clock Monday morning, the fourth child in the family. Mrs. Duddles’ sister, Miss Nettie True is with her in Jacksonville. Aug 25, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schmidt of Marion are the parents of a fine baby girl born August 21st and who has been named Alice Marie. Aug 25, 1925
The infant of William and Pearl (Adams) Bowman died at the family residence in White Ash Tuesday morning, August 25th at 5:00 a.m. The little child was born August 24th. Aug 25, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Corder of Marion received word from their nephew, B. Simon Browning of the death of his wife, Mrs. Maude Browning, which occurred at their home at Hope, Arkansas. Mr. Browning formerly lived in Marion but is now engaged in his trade of sign painting at Hope. Aug 25, 1925
Miss Martha Gillespie of Signal Hill and Marshall Erwin of Marion were married in Champaign Monday, August 17. The bride is a graduate of East St. Louis High school and a former student of National Park Seminary, Washington, D.C. and a graduate of the University of Illinois. Her father, Robert E. Gillespie who died several years ago was president of the First National Bank of East St. Louis. Her mother resides in St. Louis. Mr. Erwin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Erwin of Marion. Aug 26, 1925
Mrs. Margaret Adeline Williamson, wife of E. H. Williamson of Paulton, passed away at the family residence in Paulton Tuesday August 25, 1925, at 4:30 p.m. She was born in Alexander County in 1881 and was 44 years of age. She was the daughter of L. A. and Amanda (Ray) Dlashmet. She was united in marriage to E. H. Williamson in 1908 and four children were born to this union, Valerta Williamson, age 13 years, Viola Williamson, age 9 years, Randall Williamson, age 7 years and one infant that preceded its mother in death only one week. One brother Charles Dlashment of Olive Branch, Illinois, also survives her. Funeral services were held at the family residence in Paulton on Wednesday. The body was shipped to Olive Branch for services to be held on Thursday, August 27th. Interment will be in the Olive Branch Cemetery. Aug 26, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Young of Marion are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born August 23, 1925 and weighed seven pounds. He is the second child in the family and has been named Lloyd James. Aug 26, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Roberts of Marion are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born August 22, 1925 and the first child in the family. He has been named Dale Vernon. The mother was formerly Miss Violet Smith. Aug 26, 1925
Old Solder Of Stonefort S. H. Stucker was born and raised on a farm near the present village of Stonefort in Saline County on June 18, 1843 and is now is 82 years old. His parents were William and Rebecca {Storms} Stucker. They were hard workers and quite successful in their farming. About one year before the Civil War started S. H. Stucker left the old home and went to Southern Missouri where he engaged in labor. With the earlier scramble of both north and south to get control of Missouri this young Northern sympathizer was arrested and held four months by the confederate soldiers, but after considerable effort on his part and that of a farmer friend, he gained release. He got out of that “neck of the woods” and returned home. With such experience as he had just passed through, he was all “het up” to go back with enough comrades to help whip the Confederate armies into submission. He enlisted August 22, 1862 in the 120th Illinois Infantry and went by way of Camp Butler and down the Mississippi River to Memphis and was soon to get his real war experience. The regiment did guard duty mainly until the spring of “64.” He says he was neither killed wounded or captured but in trying to escape he came near dying from exhaustion and starvation. In his most anxious hour he was befriended by an old “nigger” in applying him with some good corn dodger and buttermilk and which he is sure saved his life (thanks to the man in color). Mr. Stucker remained with his regiment in Memphis until the close of the conflict, was discharged in mid-summer of 1865 and came back to the old home and friends. He soon fell in love with one Miss Rebecca Whitaker and in due time was joined with her in marriage. This union was blessed with ten children, only six are living and are as follows: Mrs. Julia A. McSparon of Des Arc, Ark., Mrs. Ella B. Milhorn of Hayti, Missouri, Hugh M. of Amoy, Miss., Mrs. Goldia Wilder in Texas, Mrs. Addis Nichels (Nichols?) of Gould, Ark and John H. of Stonefort. The aged mother of these children passed away eleven years ago and one year later our subject again married, Mrs. Dora Anderson (nee Pulley) becoming his new bride. Besides owning and operating a good arm in his neighborhood, Mr. Stucker has done much at public works having helped put through the old Cairo, Vincennes and Chicago, now the Big Four Railroad in the early seventies and in the late eighties the St. Louis Alton and Terra Haute, now the Illinois Central Railroad to the Ohio River. He owns his home in Stonefort and lives in retirement. He has voted the G.O.P. ticket since Grant. His church membership is with the Seven Day Baptist at Old Stonefort. Aug 26, 1925
Miss Alma C. Beasley and Arzle McMurphy were married at Morganfield, Kentucky Saturday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Beasley of Dykersburg. The groom is the son of Mrs. Murray Luster, formerly of Harrisburg. The young couple will make their home with the bride’s parents for the present. Aug 27, 1925
Mrs. Iva Taylor and Allie Arthur Benner were united in marriage August 20th at Harrisburg. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Ellis of Marion while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benner of Galatia, Illinois. Both the young people are employed at the state hospital in Chicago. Aug 27,1925
Brodie Smith of Herrin was arrested Wednesday on a charge of burglary and was placed in the county jail. John Smith of Herrin charged that Brodie stole eight boxes of cartridges from his garage on West Monroe Street. Aug 27, 1925
Aud Edwards of Creal Springs has been an inmate in the Franklin County Jail in Benton and was returned to Marion Wednesday where he will go on trial Monday, August 31st on a charge of burglary and larceny. He was jointly indicted with Ralph Summers. Aug 27, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Laughmiller and three children moved to St. Petersburg, Florida where Mr. Laughmiller expects to go into real estate. Aug 27, 1925
Miss Lillian Cash passed away at the Holden Hospital in Carbondale on Friday. Miss Cash was the daughter of M. Q. and Dell (Parks) Cash of Marion. She attended the public schools of Williamson County and graduated from the M.T.H.S. class of 1923. She attended the S.I.N.U. at Carbondale last year. The deceased was born in Marion on August 4 and at the time of her death was 20 years and 24 days of age. Besides the parents she is survived by three sisters, Vivian, Thelma and Mildred, all at home. The deceased became ill with appendicitis the first of the week and was taken to the hospital at Carbondale on Monday, August 24th and operated on Tuesday, passing away on Friday morning August 28, 1925 at 9:45 a.m. Funeral services to be held August 30th at the family residence, 1311 West Main Street with interment at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Aug 28, 1925
Death Claim Allowed
Herman E. Owens aged 30 of Marion who died July from malaria fever. He was a member of Local Union 1880. Aug 29, 1925
James L. Mohler of Creal Springs died at his farm two miles south of Creal Sunday evening, August 30th at 6:30 p.m. The deceased was born in Kentucky on March 28, 1858 and was married to Abertine Albright and to this union six children were born, Mrs. Della Deaton of Creal Springs, Mrs. Adron (Lula) Smith of Marion, Mahala Howerton of Creal Springs, Mrs. Effie Ballard of Creal Springs, Mrs. Estie Choat of Creal Springs and Ray Mohler of Creal Springs. Besides her children and husband, she is survived by six brothers and two sisters, T. D. Mohler of Palestine, Ark., John Hohler, Kansas City, Kansas, P. W. Mohler, Goreville, R. A. Mohler, Kentucky, D. R. Mohler, Anna, S. B. Mohler, Logansport, Ind., Mrs. Roberta Alexander, Seattle, Wash. and Mrs. Sarah Hood, Creal Springs. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 1st at Chapman Chapel and interment will occur at the Chapman Cemetery. Aug 31, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. George Farner of 1111 North Van Buren Street are the proud parents of a baby girl weighing ten and a quarter pounds, born Tuesday afternoon, August 25th and has been named Dorothy Lee. Aug 31, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Otley Monroe are announcing the arrival of a fine nine-pound baby boy born August 28th at the home of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Janie Batson of South Future Street. The little lad has been named Armand Dean. The mother was formerly Miss Dorothy Batson. Aug 31, 1925
Old Soldier Pleasant W. Turner is a native of Williamson County, Illinois and has been a well-to-do farmer in the Dykersburg vicinity for many years. He followed the occupation of farming all his life except for the term of service in the Civil War. His father, William Turner, was one of the pioneers of Williamson County helping to open up the way for the coming generation. He was born in Tennessee. The mother was born in North Carolina, her name being Eliza Robinson and as Uncle Pleasant puts it, “she was one of the dearest women and a sure good mother as any boy ever had.” Our subject entered the army in 1864 in Company F, the 145th Regiment Illinois Volunteers with Colonel Lankey in command. Mr. Turner’s service to the government consisted not in fighting in fiercely contested battles like many of his comrades experienced, but was kept busy guarding prisoners most all the time either in St. Louis or Springfield, Mo. Yet he filled his place in the big war machine that was necessary to affect the final success and victory of the country’s enemy. He was married after the war, his first wife being Martha Tapley. A large family of children was born to them, only six of whom are living. Her death came in 1912. About seven years ago Mr. Turner married again, Martha Shaw becoming his second wife and who still abides with him. Both are very advanced in years. He was born March 1, 1844 and is now past 81 years of age and gets about almost as he likes. While be belongs to no church organization he professes a firm faith in Christ and the Bible. He prides himself on having voted the G.O.P. ticket from the days of Abraham Lincoln to Calvin Coolidge. He loves the G.A.R. and his little bronze button that has adorned his lapel for so many years. Aug 31, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/W. H. Howard, Johnston City 53
\Mandy Wright, Marion 50
/Ralph Moulton, West Frankfort 23
\Leda New, Marion 20
/Artie Vancouver, Johnston City 22
\Albertine Barieux, Johnston City 20
/Loren Sanders, White Ash 23
\Opal Kimmel, Creal Springs 24 Aug 31, 1925
William Henry Howard of Johnston City and Mrs. Amanda E. Wright, 304 North Holland Street, Marion were married at nine o’clock Sunday morning at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church. The groom is a miner employed at the East Side Mine, Johnston City. The couple will reside at 304 North Holland Street. Aug 31, 1925
September
Benton Mrs. Rose Goodman, 28, divorced wife of Fred Thomas, a special police officer, is dead and Ben Starrick of Marion, a salesman, lies wounded today culminating a love triangle. Officer Thomas did the shooting and surrendered this morning. Thomas divorced Mrs. Thomas charging her with intimacy with Starrick. After their separation Starrick continued his attention. After leaving a movie last night they parked in front of the Goodman home in this city. Thomas followed them and stepped up to the machine firing hitting Mrs. Goodman once in the head. She died instantly. Starrick received four out of the five shots fired but will probably recover. Sep 1, 1925
Mrs. Corrine Street, (colored) of Marion is being held for the death of William Hunter, Jr. who was killed Monday afternoon when the car she was driving hit him, fatally injuring him. William Sr. and seven-year-old son William Jr. were walking along the hard road leading from Colp to Clifford. They were about one fourth mile north of Colp when a large Blue Oakland Touring car driven by Mrs. Street struck the boy. The rear wheels of the automobile passed over the abdomen of the boy fatally injuring him internally. Testimony at the inquest revealed that Mrs. Street did not honk her horn or stop her car but went on to Clifford. A passing motorist picked up the injured boy and rushed him to the Springs Hospital at Dewmaine where he passed away five minutes after arriving. Sep 1, 1925
Williamson County Jail
Deputy Sheriff Randall Parks went to Murphysboro and brought back Leonard Barrass of Herrin, who is wanted in this county for attempt to murder and larceny. Barrass was formerly a body guard of the late S. Glenn Young. Sep 1, 1925
Deputies raided the home of Charles Bridas, on the Marion-Creal Springs road, Friday afternoon and captured four cases of home brew. Bail was set at $2,500. Sep 1, 1925
A marriage license was issued early Monday morning in Benton to Lloyd Caplinger, 42, of Marion and Mrs. Dimple Swinney, 33, of West Frankfort, formerly of Marion. Sep 1, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/John Parson, Zeigler 31
\Cleo Hicks, Zeigler 24
/James F. Blanchard, Creal Springs 69
\Leonard Woolard, Murphysboro 53
/Frank Robinson, Marion 21
\Opal Dougherty, New Burnside 18
/Domenick Florini, Herrin 19
\Stella Carneghi, Herrin 18 Sep 1, 1925
W. D. Parrish of Marion came in contact with an electric wire, burning his face severely while working at the Peabody Mine No. 3 near Marion on Monday. Sep 1, 1925
Eugene, son of Andrew and Eva (Marks) Kelton, passed away at the family residence, 401 South Future Street Wednesday morning, September 2, 1925 at 6 o’clock. The lad was born in Marion on January 17, 1922 and at the time of his death was 2 years, 7 months and 15 days of age. Funeral services to be held Thursday, September 3rd at the home and interment will be at Johnston City. The cause of death was whooping cough. Sep 2, 1925
Aud Edwards and Ralph Summers were found guilty in Circuit Court Tuesday of larceny but have not been sentenced by Judge Hartwell. Sep 2, 1925
William Porter Todd passed away at the family residence, 308 East Boulevard in Marion on Wednesday morning, September 2, 1925 at 4:45 a.m. The deceased was born in Summers Tennessee on February 10, 1838 and at the time of his death was 87 years, 6 months and 23 days of age. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Todd. Mr. Todd moved to Illinois with his parents when a small boy and has resided in this state ever since. He was united in marriage to Pauline Klope on October 17, 1894 and six children were born to this union, two dying in infancy and four, Mable Todd, Virginia Todd and Lawrence Todd of Marion and Leo Todd of Newton, Kansas survive their father. Dr. A. E. Prince and Dr. W. P. Throgmorton will conduct funeral services Thursday, September 3, 1925 at the family residence. Interment will occur at the Maplewood Cemetery. Sep 2, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning, September 2nd for Tommy Lynn Lawrence, 9 months and 13-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawrence. Sep 2, 1925
Mrs. Minnie Jeter Williams, wife of Walter Williams of Marion, was laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased passed away at her home, 306 North Bentley Street, August 31, 1925 at 9 a.m. Mrs. Williams had been a member of the Baptist Church since she was fifteen years old. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by one brother, John Smothers of Marion a half-brother, W. W. Stoker of Marion, a grandchild, W. C. Jeter of Marion and an uncle, A. M. Townsend. Sep 2, 1925
James Holderfield of Marion was loading a car of coal Monday afternoon while working at the Peabody Mine No. 18 at West Frankfort when a lump of coal fell off his shovel hitting his left hand and cutting off his middle finger. Other fingers on his left hand were bruised and cut. Sep 2, 1925
Darleen Hope Armstrong, only daughter of Hubert and Elsie (Roberts) Armstrong, was born February 6, 1922 and died August 24, 1925 at the tender age of three years, six months and eighteen days. Her death was due to wounds received from burns. Sep 2, 1925
Henry Bantz and Emil Andris have formed a partnership under the name of Bantz Andris and on September 1st began business together in a full line of insurance. Sep 2, 1925
James Swain, Fire Chief of Marion, was found “not guilty” of the charge of assault and battery. In a scuffle at the Fire Station on August 9, 1925 sixteen-year-old, Ralph Wright was injured. The case was dismissed. Sep 2, 1925
Chancery Bill For Divorce—William Hargis vs. Mary Hargis—No. 3488 Sep 2, 1925
Cecil Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Morgan and Miss Fannie Curtis, daughter of Mrs. Susan Curtis of Webster Grove were married July 27th in Chicago. The groom graduated from M.T.H.S. in class of 1923. The bride graduated from Webster Grove High School and is also a graduate stenographer. Sep 4, 1925
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kelley at 508 East Jefferson Street Sunday, August 30th an eight-pound baby boy. The little one has been named Edgar Lee Roy. Sep 4, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Newton of 1101 East DeYoung Street are the proud parents of a baby boy born September 1st and has been named Edward Lee. Sep 4, 1925
Little Miss Sybil Louise Shadowens died September 3, 1925 after a brief illness at the family home. The little girl was born June 20, 1924. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the family residence and interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Sep 4, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Reed Gower of North Logan Street are the proud parents of a baby girl and have named her Hilda Louise. Sep 4, 1925
Frank Robinson, son of Dick Robinson, former jailer of Williamson County, filed a $1,000 bond in court Wednesday afternoon for perjury. Robinson married Miss Opal Dougherty of New Burnside on Tuesday giving Miss Dougherty’s age as 18 years. Her father, Mathew Dougherty claimed his daughter to be only 16 years old and filed a charge of perjury against Robinson. The bondsman was Newt Robinson. Sep 4, 1925
Ira Williams of Clifford, age 23 years and Miss Annie Brandon, age 18 of Makanda, were married by Justice of the Peace C. M. Parks in Marion Thursday. Sep 4, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKinney of West Main Street have moved to Herrin where Mr. Mckinney becomes principal of the West Side School for the coming year. Sep 4, 1925
Dewey Rush leaves Saturday for Berwyn, Ill. where he will work as an instructor of drawing in the Berwyn City Schools. Sep 4, 1925
Little Sybil Louise Shadowens was laid to rest Friday afternoon at the Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. The little girl was born in Scottsboro June 20, 1924 and was 1 year, 2 months and 13 days of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shadowens. She passed away Thursday September 3rd. Sep 5, 1925
Mrs. Mary E. Jones died Friday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julian Atwood in Harrisburg. Mrs. Jones had lived in this county for many years and since the death of her husband, Samuel S. Jones, in 1901 had made her home at various times with her children, but had spent the largest portion of her time in Carterville. She was 75 years, 7 months and 27 days of age and had only been sick for two weeks with typhoid when death occurred. The surviving children are, D. O. Jones, D.C. Jones, Charles Jones and Mrs. Bertha Ashby of West Frankfort, L. L. Jones of Zeigler, Rev. Raymond Jones o Woodward, Okla., Mrs. D. L. Crowder of Marion, Mrs. George McGonigal of Carterville and Mrs. Julian Atwood of Harrisburg. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church for over fifty years and for 25 years had her membership in the church at Carterville. Funeral services will be at the First Baptist Church in Marion Sunday. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Sep 5, 1925
Mrs. Flora Ann Chamness, widow of Elijah Chamness, passed away at the family residence on Marion Route 6 Sunday afternoon, September 6, 1925 at 1:30 p.m. The deceased was born in Williamson County on January 1, 1866 and at the time of her death was 59 years, 8 months and 5 days of age. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Trout) Spiller and was reared in this county. Early in life she united with the Cedar Grove Methodist Church. She was untied in marriage to ElijahChamness in Williamson County forty-two years ago and eight children were born to them, Eugene Chamness, died seven years ago, Clarence Chamness, Marion, Mrs. Otto Grant, Johnston City Route 2, Herman Chamness, Marion Route 6, Ben Chamness, Marion Route 6, Mrs. Sam Farris, Marion Route 6, Charles Chamness, Marion Route 6 and Mrs. Charles Parsons, Johnston City Route 2. She is also survived by three brothers, J. V. (Tiny) Spiller, Herrin, Charles L. Spiller, Herrin and Jack Spiller of California and three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Sowells, Herrin, Mrs. Linda Wright, Marion and Mrs. Abigail Stotlar, Fargo, North Dakota. The cause of death was given as Brights disease. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday at Cedar Grove with interment at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Sep 5, 1925
Richard D. Ozment passed away at his home in Creal Springs Saturday, September 5, 1925 at 7:30 p.m. The deceased was born in Wilson County, Tennessee on March 25, 1840 and at the time of death was 85 years, 5 months 11 days of age. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ozment and moved to Illinois from Tennessee with his parents in 1852 at the age of 12 years. He was united in marriage to Sara Jane Miller in Saline County in 1865 and the following children were born to them, Mrs. Harvey Lewis, West Frankfort, Marshall Ozment, Johnston City, Mrs. Lou M. Clarida Ozment, Stonefort, Mrs. William A. Phillips, Lawrence, New Mexico, G. Ozment, Portales, New Mexico, R. D. Ozment, Chicago. He answered the call of Lincoln in 1861 and served under General John A. Logan during the Civil War in the 13th Illinois Regiment. He was mustered out at the end of the war and returned to his home in Saline County. His first wife died June 27, 1906 and he later married Josephine Ozment on March 19, 1919 at Murphysboro. He moved to Creal Springs five years ago and resided there at the time of his death. Politically Mr. Ozment was a democrat and served as Supervisor and Treasurer of Saline County. Besides his children he is survived by nine stepchildren, Mrs. Homer Coleman, West Frankfort, Mrs. Henry Quigley, Johnston City, Mrs. Mack Trout, Johnston City, Mrs. J. H. Avery, Johnston City, Mrs. Albert Hinkle, Miami, Florida, Loren Ozment, Johnston City, Cecil Ozment, Johnston City and Fern Ozment at home. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday September 8th at Number Seven School House and interment occurred at Number Seven Cemetery. Sep 8, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Leser Fleming of Johnston City are the proud parents of a baby girl born September 6th, the first child and will be known as Mary Elizabeth. The mother was formerly Miss Helen Vick. Sep 8, 1925
Miss Thelma Woodall of Herrin, age 22 years, and Lloyd, “Bud” Williams of Marion were united in marriage Saturday afternoon, August 29th. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Woodall of Herrin. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Williams of Marion. He is employed at the Scranton Coal Mining Company. The couple will make their home at Herrin. Sep 8, 1925
Richard D. Ozment, civil war veteran, died at his home in Creal Springs Sunday, September 6th at the age of 84 years. The deceased was of French ancestry and was born in 1841 near Lebanon, Tenn. His parents were Richard B. and Rebecca Edding Ozment, the father being born in North Carolina and the mother in South Carolina. The family came to Illinois in 1853 settling in Saline County. Four years later they returned to Tennessee where they remained until the approach of the civil war in 1860, when they moved back Illinois. Mr. Ozment enlisted August 10, 1861 in the 31st Illinois Infantry commanded by General John A. Logan. He was in Company B under the command of Captain T. A. Cain. He was company quartermaster but was in actual fighting at the battle of Belmont where the Union men were victorious. He was discharged from the service in September of 1864. Mr. Ozment was married twice. His first marriage was to Sarah Miller on October 12, 1885. To this union the following children were born, Mrs. Mary Jane Lewis, West Frankfort; Marshall Ozment, Johnston City; Mrs. Sina Clarida, Rector, Ark.; Charles Ozment; C.C. Ozment of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mrs. Ella Phillips, Carbondale and Richard D. Ozment, Jr. of Chicago. Mrs. Ozment died June 27, 1906 and in March 1919 Mr. Ozment was married to Mrs. Josephine Echols Ozment. Mrs. Ozment has nine children, stepchildren of the deceased who survive as follows: Mrs. Homer Coleman, Mrs. Henry Quigley, Mrs. Mack Trout, Mrs. J. H. Avery, Mrs. Von Kirk and Loren Ozment, all of Johnston City and Mrs. Albert Hinckle of Florida, Cecil Ozment of West Frankfort and Miss Lucille Ozment at home. Twenty-three children and six great grandchildren also survive. In 1901 Mr. Ozment moved to Johnston City where he lived until five years ago when he and Mrs. Ozment moved to Creal Springs. Sep10, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Dolphus Gurley of 820 West Maplewood Street are the proud parents of a fine baby boy, the fourth child in the family and has been named Robert Dean. The little lad arrived September 7th. Sep10, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/Henry Colp, Carterville 41
\Mrs. H. Bishop, Carterville 34
/Vincenzo Leoni, Johnston City 28
\Florentine Barbert, Johnston City 20
/Alexander Deabber, Johnston City 53
\Martha Adams, Johnston City 49
/Clarence Parton, Marion 20
\Jewell Heltsley, Marion 16
/Ira Williams, Clifford 23
\Anna Brandon, Makanda 18 Sep10, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pacquette of Parish Park are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born Monday, August 31st at a hospital in St. Louis. She weighed about seven pounds and has been named Jeane. Sep10, 1925
William Nicholson, of Marion passed away at the Anna Hospital Wednesday September 9th after a short illness. The deceased was born in Johnson County in December 1882 and was 43 years of age. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Nicholson and was a coal miner. Paralysis is attributed to his death. Mr. Nicholson was married to Tennie Gibbs and the following children were born to this union, Mrs. Maggie Jones, Marion, Mrs. Josie Elliott, Marion, Jessie Nicholson, Marion, Miss Sybil Nicholson, Marion, Violet Nicholson of Marion and Cecil Nicholson, deceased. Three brothers, Mat Nicholson of Buncombe, George Nicholson of Missouri, Lawrence Nicholson of Marion and three sisters, Mrs. Zona Winn of Marion, Mrs. Oscar Rodgers of Danville and Mrs. Pearl Peterson of Marion, survive him. He also leaves two grandchildren, Bettie Ruth Jones and Joan Elliott. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 12th at the Warder Street Baptist Church and interment will occur at the Maplewood Cemetery. Sep10, 1925
Elizabeth Hawkins passed away at the Anna Hospital Wednesday morning, September 9th at 10 a.m. The deceased was born in Tennessee on December 1, 1836 and at the time of her death was 88 years, 9 months and 8 days old. She was the daughter of Armstead and Mary Hawkins and moved to this state about sixty years ago. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 11th at Fountain Church and interment will occur at the Fountain Cemetery. Sep10, 1925
Aloysius Mendenhall, 47, top boss at the New Virginia Mine died at the Marion Hospital at 10:20 Thursday night from injuries received earlier in the evening when the car which he was driving was overturned near the I.O.O.F. Cemetery on the north hard ” road. Aloysius Mendenhall was born at Cobden on February 21, 1878, and was the son of Frank and Cecelia (Kaiser) Mendenhall. At the time of his death, he was 47 years of age. During the Spanish American War, he went to Cuba where he served for three years with the United States Infantry, rising in ranks from a private to a sergeant. He was honorably discharged from the service in 1901 and on July 28, 1904, he was united in marriage with Miss Bertie Flough at Anna. Three children were born to this union, one baby, Agatha, dying in infancy; Mrs. Hannah C. Helsler of Belleville and Mrs. Cleophas A. Thompson of Belleville survive their father. He also leaves one brother, William Mendenthall of Makanda, a half-brother, Fred Clements of Carbondale and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Collins of St. Louis and Mrs. Lena Coffman of Anna. Funeral services will be held Sunday. Interment will occur at the Maplewood Cemetery. Sep 11, 1925
Poordo Mr. and Mrs. Hester Jenkins are the proud parents of a baby boy. This is their third child. Sep 11, 1925
Henry Colp and Hannah Bishop, both of Carterville, were married at the Williamson County Jail by J.P. C.C. Davis Wednesday evening. Sep 11, 1925
Opal Frey, the 11 months old daughter of Dallas B. and Daisy (Throgmorton) Frey, passed away at the family residence on Carterville route 5 September 1st. Besides the parents, a twin sister and one brother, Henry, survive her. Sep 12, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Hudgens are announcing the arrival of a 9 1/2 pound baby girl who arrived at their home, 604 South Madison Street September 11th. She has been named Patricia June. Sep 12, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mattox have a baby girl, born September 10, 1925. They named her Natalie. Sep 12,1925
The B.B. Tea Room was sold at public auction Saturday afternoon to Fred Dunaway. The fixtures were sold to Mrs. J.M. Perry of Hot Springs, Ark. Sep 12, 1925
Jesse Vandigriff is among the ranks of Civil War veterans and a good-hearted member of the Baptists, his membership running forty years. He began with the Grand Old Party ticket when it was headed by General Ulysses S. Grant in 1868 and always voted the same ticket. Having qualified long ago for membership in the Grand Army of the Republic he delights in gatherings when able to do so. He was married soon after the war to Adaline S. Barger. Eleven children were born to them, six boys and five girls. There are thirty-seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. His wife died five years ago in August. In February 1922 he married Elizabeth Page who passed away and a third marriage on May 15, 1924 was to Mrs. Emma Humbray. They now reside in Metropolis. Mr. Vandigriff was born in Hamilton County, Tennessee in July 1846. He became a soldier in the Union Army August 11, 1864 enlisting in Company “A”, 29th Illinois Infantry. He participated in those fiercely contested battles enroute to the fortified city of Mobile and on the “job” when the city surrendered. Later the regiment transferred to a Texas port on the Gulf of Mexico and which vicinity our subject chanced to be doing his “bit” when the war ended. He soon received his discharge and returned home. Sep 12, 1925
Mrs. Mike Ferrell of Carterville passed away at the family residence Monday morning at 5:25. Mrs. Ferrell was 45 years old and the wife of the cashier at the First National Bank of Carterville. She leaves her husband, three children, Mrs. Beulah Alcorn of Carterville, George Ferrell and Dora Mae Ferrell at home and one grandson, Mike Ferrell Alcorn. The funeral will be held at the Christian Church in Carterville and interment will be at the Carterville Cemetery. Sep 14, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/Frank Watson, Marion 22
\Ruth Bowen, Creal Springs 18
/Fred Travelstead, Marion 23
\Fern Moore, Carterville 18
/Olicia Sharpe, White Ash 22
\Mary Tucker, Marion 18 Sep 14, 1925
Dr. and Mrs. J.M. Gillespie of Marion are the proud parents of a fine baby girl, weighing eight pounds. She has been named Elsleda Louise. Mrs. Gillespie was formerly Miss Louise Cooper and taught chemistry at the Marion Township High School for several years. Mrs. Gillespie’s sister, Miss Fleeta Cooper, also a teacher, has been with her for the past two weeks. Sep 15, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. JC.C. Jack of 106 South Fozzard Street, are the proud parents of an eight-pound boy, born September 11, 1925. He has been named Melvis Ernestine. Sep 15, 1925
Mrs. John Whitecotton of near Carterville was buried at the Hurricane Cemetery Thursday afternoon. Sep 15, 1925
Mrs. Louisa M. Gunter, widow of King P. Gunter, who died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Parrigin, 406 East Thorne Street, was buried Tuesday at the New Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Gunter was born February 20, 1849 near Crab Orchard and at the time of her death was 76 years of age. Sep 16, 1925
Unknown parties fired into the Bailey Martin dwelling house west of Johnston City on the Herrin-Johnston City hard road Wednesday morning. Mr. Martin was awakened by smoke in the house and notified the other occupants to get out before being burned. The occupants went out in their night clothes and when they were going shots were fired at them from ambush injuring them painfully. Those in the house were Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Martin, Jacob Sturem, the aged father of Mrs. Martin who resides in Jacksonville and was visiting his daughter, Miss Maude Young who resided near Herrin and another girl, Myrtle Presley. The Martin house had been under suspicion as a questionable place for some time but no evidence had ever been turned against them. Mr. Martin claimed to have been running a boarding house. Parties occupying the place before the Martin’s took possession are alleged to have been handlers of intoxicating liquors. Sep 16, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/Burton Bond, Herrin 26
\Hallie Murray, Herrin 19
/Troy Swafford, Paulton 25
\Maggie Culbreth, Paulton 19
/William E. Inboden, Thompsonville 19
\Bessie Gorgue, Energy 17
/Glen McAlpin, Marion 25
\Lucille Mae Kilbreth, Herrin 23
/James Pitts, Herrin 20
\Mary Chum, Herrin 78
/Henry Kupper, Johnston City 37
\Amy Frye, Pittsburg 29 Sep 17, 1925
Glenn McAlpin of Marion and Lucille Kilbreth of Herrin were united in marriage at the First Presbyterian Church in Herrin Thursday afternoon. Miss Marie Perrine was bridesmaid and Herman Slater was best man. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. McAlpin of Marion. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Kilbreth of Herrin. Sep 17, 1925
Miss Classena Morrison and Arthur E. Boatright of Marion were secretly married on Sunday, August 2, 1925, in Nashville by a Methodist minister in that city. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Morrison of Marion and the groom is the son of Mrs. Dena Boatright, also of Marion Kilbreth of Herrin. Sep 17, 1925
Mrs. Sarah Harper, widow of Joseph Harper, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tolla Lay, 904 North Johnson Street, Thursday, September 17th at 6:35 a.m. The deceased was born in Pope County in 1857 and was 68 years, 6 months and 16 days of age. She was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Davis Harden. Mrs. Harper leaves the following children, Mrs. Rolla Lay of Marion, Mrs. Margaret Stone of East St. Louis, Mrs. Sarah Murphy of Golconda and Mrs. Emma Lewis of Stonefort. Three children preceded her in death, Mrs. Artie Montgomery who died six years ago, her only son, George Harper, was killed in an automobile accident ten months ago and Bertie Harper who died at the age of ten. Her husband, Joseph Harper died six weeks and two days ago. The funeral will be at the Goddard Chapel Saturday with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. Sep 18, 1925
J.S. Fitsgerald (Fitzgerald?) passed away at his home in West Frankfort Friday, September 18th at 9 p.m. He was born and reared in Corinth Township and owned a large farm near Corinth. After the death of his wife 25 years ago he Moved to West Frankfort where he resided with is sons. He leaves three sons, Everett and William Fitsgerald of West Frankfort and John Fitsgerald of Missouri. Interment will occur at the Dillingham Cemetery. Sep 19. 1925
Marriage Licenses
/Ulis Walker, Carterville 22
\Hazel Mitchell, Carterville 19
/Abe Simmons, Creal Springs 21
\Genevieve Milner, Scottsboro 17
/Charles Seroti, Herrin 27
\Pedretti Carolina, Herrin 22
/Tony Mertillano, Johnston City 41
\Lucy Figgino, Marion 24
/Sebern Nunn, Stonefort 21
\Eva Holloway, Stonefort 20
/William J. Willis, Herrin 23
\Mildred Tryslett, Herrin 15
/Joseph R. Emery, Carterville 70
\Elvira Emery, Johnston City 54
/Ceasar Gualdoni, Herrin 37
\Mary Pellegrini, Herrin 42 Sep 19, 1925
Miss Pauline Baker, the 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Baker of West Frankfort, was killed in an automobile accident near West Frankfort Wednesday. Her funeral will be conducted in West Frankfort and she will be interred in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Sep 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. James Erwin of South Buchanan Street announce the birth of a 7 1/2-pound boy Thursday. The lad has been named Harmon Eugene. The mother was formerly Ada Mae Frey. Sep 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morgan of South Court are parents of a nine-pound boy born Saturday, September 19th. He is the first child in the family and has been named Robert Gene. The mother was formerly Miss Ziltha Dawson. Sep 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Wayne announce the arrival of a nine-pound girl born Saturday, September 19th. She is the first child in the family and has been named Clara. The mother was formerly Mary Haskins. Sep 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. John Mazurek of Spillertown are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born September 17, 1925, and tipped the scales at 7 1/2 pounds. He has been named Marion. Sep 19, 1925
Brackston P. Burns, who resides near Stone Fort, accidentally shot and killed himself while hunting near his farm Saturday afternoon. In company with Lilborn Mae Sparren, a neighbor, Mr. Burns was hunting and was starting to cross a foot log over a small stream of water when his foot slipped and he fell, his shotgun accidentally discharging its contents into his heart. He died instantly. The deceased was a brother of J.E. Burns of Marion, who is a member of the Tate poison trial jury. Mr. Burns was born on November 6, 1856 near Corinth and died on September 19, 1925 at the age of 69 years, 10 months and 13 days. He resided in this state all of his life and was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Ann Allison on December 19, 1889 and to this union 8 children were born, one dying in infancy and seven survive. They are, Mrs. Esco (Mary) Cogdill of Crab Orchard, Richard Burns of Marion, Mrs. Wiseman Holmes of Carrier Mills, Mrs. Holland Lantrip of Johnston City, Miss Orpha Burns of Marion, Miss Carrie Burns of Johnston City and Mrs. Roy Helms of Miami, Florida. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, C.W. Burns of Creal Springs, J.E. Burns of Marion, S.S. Burns of Marion, and Mrs. Annie Banks of Pittsburg and Mrs. Mary Sims of Marion. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 22nd at the Indian Camp Church. Interment will follow at the 1.0.0.F. Cemetery. Sep 21, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Talley of East Union Street are the proud parent of a fine baby boy born to them Saturday September 19, 1925. Sep 21, 1925
Dock Blakely, colored of Marion, passed away at his home, 403 West Bentley Street, September 20th at 6 p.m. The deceased was born in Green County, Alabama in 1883 and moved to this county about two and a half years ago. He was united to Bracey Blakely in Arkansas. He is also leaves one brother and one sister who reside in Alabama. Blakely was the son of Alf and Mary Blakely and at the time of his death was 42 years of age. He was employed as a miner at “Tightwater” mine between Marion and Herrin. The body will be shipped to Bolgee, Alabama where interment will occur on Wednesday, 23rd, Sept 21, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/James Burress, Marion 26
\Helen Murphy, Marion 19
/Frank Presley, Marion 24
\Flossie McAdoo, Marion 19 Sep 21, 1925
Lewis H. Higgins and Estella Blackwell were united in marriage Sunday. They will reside in Marion. Sep 21, 1925
Miss Margaret Hogan and Fred H. Jones were married in Jonesboro on Saturday, July 25, 1925. Mrs. Jones is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Hogan of East Jackson Street. The groom is from Evansville, Indiana but has been in Marion for a number of years. Sep 21, 1925
Four Women Tried In Williamson County Court Mrs. Ruby (Herrington) Tate is the third white woman to be tried in Williamson County. She and her husband are now on trial for poisoning her ex-husband, Jodie Herrington. In earlier trials two women were acquitted and two were convicted. Hannah Carr, a Negro, was acquitted of killing another colored woman. Mrs. Pearl Moring was acquitted of shooting and killing her husband following a quarrel. Mrs. Mattie Smith was convicted of killing her husband and sent to the penitentiary and Miss Vina Wilburn was convicted of killing a baby born to her out of wedlock. She killed the child with a stick of wood and then sought to conceal the body in a well on the farm where she lived. Sep 22, 1925
Mrs. Daisy Elliott Ohler of Marion purchased the B.B. Tea Room on the south side of the public square and opened for business the first of the week. Mrs. Ohler is considered one of the best cooks in Marion. Sep 22, 1925
John C. Norris died at his home at Pulley’s Mill on Monday, September 21st at 11:30 a.m. of Bright’s disease. The deceased was born in Jefferson County, Illinois on October 20, 1858 and was 67 years old. He was the son of Thomas Burton and India (Hudgens) Norris. He was united in marriage to Kizona Pritchett many years ago. Three children were born to this union, Mabel who died February 10, 1920, William died March 18, 1924, during the tornado and one son, Harry, survives along with his mother. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. M. Hall, Marion Rt. 5; Mrs. Owen Hall, Marion Rt. 5; Joe Norris, St. Louis, Mo.; Charles Norris, Herrin and Jack Norris, Marion Rt. 5. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday and interment was at Fountain Cemetery. He leaves his widow and one son, Harry B. Norris. A son, W.H. Norris, was killed at West Frankfort during the tornado of March 18th. Sep 23, 1925
Hattie (Mount) Robertson, youngest child of William and Jane (Grisson) Mount was born). November 25, 1872 and died September 17, 1925 at her home on East McKinley Street, Marion, at the age of 52 years, 10 months and 8 days. Mrs. Robertson professed Christ when 16 years of age and was a member of the Methodist Church at Zion. At the age of 18 she was married to D.R. Rose and they were parents of four children, Clara, the youngest is deceased. The others are Mrs. A.J. Lois Stites of New Burnside, Waldo Rose, a teacher living in Galls, Idaho and Homer Rose, an employee of the Guthrie Construction Company at Ozark, Ill. The husband of her youth died in 1898 at Golconda, Ill, where he practiced law. In 1902 she was again married to E.R. Robertson and to this union five children were born. They are living and are Gayle who is teaching near Stonefort; Hal an employee of the Davidson Biscuit Company of Marion, Carl, a sophomore of the M.T.H.S. and Nell and Glenn at home. She also has three grandchildren, Wayne and Glen Rose of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Hester Rose Stites of New Burnside and one brother, E.W. Mount of Moline, Illinois. Sep 23, 1925
Today the governor’s office announced the appointment of John L. Whiteside of Marion to Assistant Commerce Commissioner. The appointment carries with it a salary of five thousand dollars a year. Sep 24, 1925
Mrs. Amanda Marshall passed away at her home on Marion Rt. 1 Wednesday at 6 p.m. The deceased was born in Johnson County on January 22, 1840 and at her death was 85 years, 8 months and 1 day of age. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Choate) Thornton. She married John Marshall in 1857 and they were parents of six children, three preceding her in death. Those who survive are, Ms. William Flynn, Carbondale; Ms. Hollie Cravin, New Burnside and William Marshall of Johnston City. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Burnside Cemetery and interment will occur at Burnside. Sep 24, 1925
Miss Louise Smothers, the ten-year-old daughter of John and Louise (Mozely) Smothers of Portersville passed away at the family residence Tuesday, September 22nd, following a short illness. The little daughter was born April 18,1915 and at the time of her death was 10 years, 4 months and 4 days of age. She was born in Williamson County near Stonefort and besides her parents is survived by one brother and one sister. She attended fourth grade at Portersville, which is near Robinson. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at Fairview, northeast of Creal Springs and interment occurred in the Fairview Cemetery. The mother of the little girl is a niece of Bert Scobey of Marion. Sep 24, 1925
Frank Ward’s house, a one-story bungalow on West White Street, burned Friday morning. Sep 25, 1925
Births
A fine boy was born September 24th to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jolly and has been named Ernest Eugene. Sep 25, 1925
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Lynn at their home in East Marion Township. Sep 25, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Lamay have a fine baby girl born September 23rd. She has been named Nora Nell. Sep 25, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Mifflin of Scottsboro have a nine-pound boy who has been named Vernon Eugene. This is the first child in the family. Mrs. Mifflin was formerly Bessie Loller. Sep 25, 1925
Two couples have obtained a marriage license to many in Benton. Clifford J. Dawes and Myrtle McRoy, both of Marion, and Isabelle McKean of Johnston City and Everett Ice of West Frankfort. Sep 26, 1925
After a trial in circuit court continuing for two weeks, Robert Tate and his wife, Ruby Herrington Tate, were found guilty late Sunday afternoon of the murder of Jodie Herrington, Mrs. Tate’s first husband. Their sentence fixed respectively at 30 and 20 years in the penitentiary. Sep 28, 1925
Otis Clark of Herrin was mysteriously ambushed while walking to his home north of Herrin early Sunday morning and killed instantly. Clark resided about a half mile north of Hen–in on the Dr. Baker poultry farm. He was the first man arrested in the Lester Mine Riot of 1922 and had been active in the Mine Workers at Herrin for several years. The Baker farm is located on the Herrin-Weaver Road and Clark was returning a little after midnight when he was fired on. Neighbors heard the shots fired but did not go out to inquire and a passing motorist found Clark by the side of the road in a pool of his own blood. He was within a hundred yards of his home when ambushed. Clark’s revolver was laying a few feet from his body and two chambers of the gun had been emptied when found. It is believed Clark saw his assailant in time to open fire upon him, but as no blood was found near Clark’s body, he didn’t hit his enemy. Clark was shot three times and each of his wounds was sufficient to cause death. One bullet went below his heart; one went through his right side near the stomach and the other went through his left shoulder. He was taken to the Herrin Hospital, but was dead when he arrived. Clark has had a police record. On May 9, 1918 he was arrested for shooting at Ezra. Chamness of Carterville. Chamness said he was driving a taxi and that Mrs. Clark had been away and arrived at Carterville and employed him to take her home in a taxi. On reaching Weaver, Clark was alleged to have met his wife at the gate and to have seized her by the hair. The woman told him to stop and pay the taxi driver but instead Clark pulled a revolver and began shooting. Otis Clark was the first man to be arrested for the Lester Mine Riot. He was 35 years old at the time of his arrest on August 20, 1922 and was living near Goreville. Clark is the father of five children who with the widow survive. The motive of the shooting is not known. When S. Glenn Young made his first liquor raids in the county, Clark was one of those arrested but later, he is alleged to have joined the Klan and to have been in attendance at the Klan meeting in Herrin on Saturday night. Bootleggers with in the county have alleged that Clark furnished information against them to the Klan and there had been considerable ill feeling against him among the illicit liquor sellers of the county. Sep 28, 1925
Three men were killed in an explosion of gas at noon Saturday at the Consolidated Coal Company of St. Louis Mine No. 7, east of Herrin. The three men were, James Galligan, William Gruzinski and John Mulkins. They were operating a mining machine and were cutting and loading coal in an effort to get beyond the fault and reach the coal beyond. Pete Serena, a miner, who was the nearest man to the scene of the explosion escaped without receiving any fatal injuries. He was out on the entry and the force of the explosion threw particles of coal all about him. He had an ugly gash on top of his head and was also badly bruised all over his body by flying coal. James Galligan was born in Murphysboro October 27, 1889 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mit Galligan of Herrin. He is the cousin of Sheriff George Galligan. He was 35 years old and was one of the miners indicted by the Special Grand Jury in 1922 for the Lester Mine Riot and was been a prominent worker in the U.M.W. of A. at Herrin for several years. William Gruzinski of Herrin was born in Lithuania on April 28, 1887 and was 37 years of age. He came to America with his parents, Joe and Eva Gruzinski in early childhood and was educated in the public schools of this county. He was united in marriage to Mary Gruzinski several years ago and had worked at Number Seven Mine for the past few years. Sep 28, 1925
Rev. William Lipton Turner passed away at his home in Creal Springs Route 3 Sunday morning September 27th. The deceased was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 9, 1847 and was 87 years of age. He was the son of James H. and Martha F. (Hughes) Turner. He married Mae Barwick in1869 and at the death married her sister, Elizabeth Barwick several years later. In 2893 he married Hannah Groves who died in 1899 and then he married Martha Ellen Brothers on April 29, 1899 at Carrier Mills. To this union nine children were born, three, Nancy, Sarah and John preceded him in death and six, Orpha B. Turner, Rev. Marcus Turner, Raymond E. Turner, Thomas L. Turner, William Turner and R.W. Turner survive him. He is also survived by three sisters, Nancy, Alice and Cornella and was on ten children. He was a member of the Casey Baptist Church. Funeral services to be held at the Coal Bank Baptist Church with interment at the Coal Bank Cemetery. Sep 28, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Mazurek of Spillertown announce the arrival of twin boys at their home on September 25th. One of the little lads weighed 7 pounds and the other 7 1/2 pounds. This makes four children in the family and all are boys. Sep 28, 1925
John F. Quinn passed away at his home two miles east of Marion Sunday evening, September 27, 1925 at 6:45 p.m. The deceased was born in Jefferson County on March 14, 1861 and at the time of his death was 64 years, 6 months and 13 days of age. He was the son of Washington and Martha Quinn. At the age of 20 he was united in marriage to Harriet Dare in Jefferson County and two children were born to this
union, Homer Quinn of near Chicago and Horace Quinn of Mt. Vernon. He was prominent in politics in Jefferson County serving as a deputy sheriff for several years, His first wife died and he was later married to Martha Louella Davis and to this union two children were born, Maude Quinn, prominent garage man OF Marion and Mrs. Roy (Myrtle) Crain of Marion. Besides his immediate family, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Noma Dare of near Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Sarah Bodine of near Mt. Vernon. Mr. Quinn moved to Williamson County about 22 or 23 years ago and lived on a farm near Marion. At the time of his death, he was a constable in East Marion Township. Besides his wife and four children above mentioned, two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Bodine and Mrs. Noma Dare, both of Mt. Vernon, Ill, survives him and Mrs. Pauline Davis, mother of Mrs. Unif who has resided with them many years. Interment will occur at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Sep 28, 1925
Harry Walker, Alex Ronitis and Lev Witherspoon all of Herrin, were held by the coroner’s jury Monday for the murder of Otis Clark of Herrin, who was shot down near Herrin last Saturday night. William Burton, Bliss Dawson and a Harry Baker were ordered held as accessories to the crime. Otis Clark is survived by his wife and two children, Irving and Hallie three stepchildren, Burgess of Detroit, Patrick at home and Bonita who works away from home. Three sisters also survive, Mrs. Dora Cocke of Marion, Mrs. Charles Patrick of Carbondale and Mrs. Marie McAvoy of Peoria, also two brothers, Walter Clark of Goreville and Warren Clark of St. Joseph, Mo. His aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Clark, live at Goreville where the deceased was born and reared. Funeral services will be held Wednesday and interment will occur at the Herrin City Cemetery. Sep 29, 1925
Births
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stephens of 308 North Garfield Street are the proud parents of a girl born September 27th- The little Miss has been called Modelle. Sep 29, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Eveland are announcing the arrival of a 10-pound girl at their home on West Main Street, born September 28, 1925. Sep 29, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morgan of South Court Street are the proud parents of a boy who will be known as Robert Gene. He is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Zilpha Dawson. Sep 29, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Farmer are announcing the arrival of a boy at their home September 28, 1925. Sep 29, 1925
Marriage License
/James Parker, New Burnside 40
\Mrs. Dola Helen Rogers, Carterville 22 Sep 29, 1925
Don Robert Miller, 2 months and 17 days old infant, died at the family residence on East Main Street Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. Interment occurred at Maplewood Cemetery. Sep 29, 1925
The case of the People vs. Crestin Bastin and L.T. Shoemaker, both of Carterville, for the murder of Lawrence Surat of Marion was set for trial for October 17th. Sep 30, 1925
at eleven o’clock. Miss Spiller is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Spiller. She taught school in Centralia last year. She met her fiancé in Centralia, he having lived there for a number of years. Mr. Lederman is the son of Mrs. Harriett Lederman, formerly of Centralia but now of Scranton, Pa. He is connected with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Office in Binghamton, N.Y. Sep 30, 1925
Marriage Licenses
/Harrison Thompson, Marion 53
\Manda Hancock, Marion 40
/E.T. Lederman, Binghamton, N.Y. 24
\Violet Spiller, Marion 24 Sep 30, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hess are the proud parents of a baby girl born September 29, 1925 and weighing ten pounds. She is the third child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Linnie Wolverton. Sep 30, 1925
(Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 6)