All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican
October
Mrs. A. L. Compton of East Main Street was called to the home of her parents in Vienna on account of the illness of her father, Capt. Mark Whitaker, who suffered a stroke of apoplexy. Oct 1, 1925
Mr. G. W. Paisley has been in New Boston, Texas and is now on his way home. He found his pecan crop looking fine and the cotton crop in that section had been better than expected. Mr. Paisley’s pecan trees are just coming into bearing. Oct 1, 1925
Carmel Casey, 40, and Zora Tidwell, 23, both of Colp and Joe Dangerfield, 21, and Nadine Shoemaker, 23, both of Herrin were married Wednesday afternoon by Justice of the Peace C. M. Parks. Oct 2,1925
Lawrence Van Dyke, formerly of Marion, is now in the White County Jail at Carmi, charged with having been one of a group of men to break into and steal a quantity of hardware, firearms, etc. from the M. H. Barum store at Norris City during September. Oct 2, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Whitcomb and daughter, Miss Emma, and Mrs. D. T. Norman left for Canton, Ohio Thursday where they were called on account of the illness of Mrs. Whitcomb’s and Mrs. Norman’s sister, Mrs. C. T. McAffee. Oct 2, 1925
Fred Hayler and H. K. Bryan were fined $9.40 each for assault and battery in connection with a fight on North Market Street. Oct 2, 1925
Zion Hill Otto Parmley visited relatives at Metropolis this past week. Oct 2, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Boone of St. Louis are moving here. Mr. Boone is employed on the I.C. Cut off. Oct 2, 1925
Sergeant William Carvel of Jefferson Barracks visited Marion friends Sunday. He is now acting top sergeant of Company E., but thinks it possible that he will be returned here for recruiting duty next month. Oct 2, 1925
Marriage License
Campbell Casey, Colp 40
Zora Tidwell, Dewmaine 23
C. H. Bealmear, Herrin 28
Allie Bozarth, Herrin 27
Hershel Howell, Desoto 20
Vina Copher, Carterville 18 Oct 2, 1925
On Friday evening October 2nd a marriage license was issued for Dolph Mann of Hen–in and Miss Opal Byrn of Marion and were married Friday evening in Herrin. The bride is a graduate of the Marion City schools and also attended M.T.H.S. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Mann of South 12th Street in Herrin and is employed at the Herrin Auto Company. Oct 3, 1925
Miss Meneva Mann and Deputy Sheriff Randall Parks were united in marriage Saturday evening at the First M.E. Church Parsonage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Mann of East Boulevard. She has lived in Marin but three years and is a graduate of the Carterville High School. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Lora Parks and the late Aud Parks, former county treasurer. He served with the cavalry during the World War. For the past three years he has been in charge of the office under Sheriff George Galligan. The newlyweds will make their home in Parish Park where Mr. Parks has prepared a home for his bride. Oct 5, 1925
Captain Mark Whitaker of Vienna has been living in a stupor since Thursday following a paralytic stroke on Tuesday. His daughter, Mrs. A. L. Compton has been at his bedside since Tuesday. Capt. Whitaker was born between Marion and New Burnsides in March 1833, and 79 years ago as a boy of 13, he carried the mail to Marion, which was then a village of three stores. He received $5 a week per week and board as his compensation. He was married 66 years ago and should he live until October 24 he and his wife would then celebrate their wedding anniversary. Mrs. Whitaker was 86 years old on Monday, October 5. Two of their sons are physicians and both are now with their father. One is Dr. W. J. Whitaker of Harrisburg and the other is Dr. Hall Whitaker of California. Oct 5, 1925
Marriage License
Ernest Magnotif, Herrin 21
Josei Gualdoni, Herrin 18
Randall Parks, Marion 26
Meneva Mann, Marion 24
Claude Anderson, Creal Springs 21
Marie Cash, Creal Springs 18
Clyde Gray, Colp 23
Mary Masly, Colp 23
Delmer Cole, Johnston City 21
Aleen Wade, Herrin 18
Henry Cole, Johnston City 28
Irene Geter, Herrin 19
John Rendleman, Carbondale 34
Catherine Nolt, Marion 25
Dolph Mann, Herrin 24
Orpha Byrn, Marion 21 Oct 5, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson are the proud parents of a baby girl at their home, 708 North Vicksburg Street, born on October 3rd. The little Miss has been named Elizabeth Livingstone. Oct 5, 1925
Regan Mrs. Hattie Robertson of Marion was buried at Zion Church last Sunday morning. Mrs. Robertson having been a resident of this vicinity at one time. Oct 6, 1925
Clarence Goodwin who has been living in the residence of Mrs. G. Osborne has recently moved into his new building on the Taylor farm. Oct 6, 1925
Jim Parker of New Burnside and Mrs. Dola Hupley were united in marriage last Saturday. Oct 6, 1925
Cambria Dr. and Mrs. McCandles moved to Carterville on Wednesday where they will make their home for a while. The departure leaves our city without a physician. Oct 6, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Silvaria have moved back into their own home that was recently vacated by Dr. McCandles. Oct 6, 1925
On Saturday Justice C. M. Parks performed a double wedding marrying Delmar Cole, 21, of Johnston City to Miss Aleen Wade, 18, of Herrin and Henry Cole, 28, of Johnston City to Miss Irene Geter (Jeter?), 19, of Herrin. Oct 6 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Algie Sanders and daughters, Dorothy, left Tuesday morning for Commerce, Mo. Mr. Sanders where they will make their future home. Oct 6, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ragel announce the birth of a nine-pound boy at their home in Parish Park Tuesday morning, October 6, 1925. The little lad has been named Jack and is the second son in the family. Oct 6, 1925
Louie Mceffert of Marion is in the city jail accused of the robbery of Oscar Ward’s service station at the junction of the Carterville hard road and the Marion Carbondale State Highway No 13 about 7:00 Tuesday evening. Oct 7, 1925
Spillertown Honor Roll The following pupils made an average of ninety per cent for September at the Spillertown Schools. Mrs. John Goddard is teacher of these grades.
Fifth Grade
Harvey Moore
Geneva Jarkelweiz
Fourth Grade
Hannah Issler
Avis Atwood
Beatrice Moore Oct 7, 1925
Among the marriage license issued in Benton are those for Clyde Blake and Tillie Powell of Marion and Albert Owens of Johnston City and Edna Harding of DuQuoin. Oct 7, 1925
Creal Springs Mrs. M. V. Day attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Angeline Williams near Grantsburg Friday. She passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of sixty-five. Oct 7, 1925
Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Blanchard went to Paducah Thursday to visit their daughter, Mrs. Ed Hendricks. Oct 7, 1925
Frank Mount was operated on last week for a bad case of ingrown toenail. Oct 7, 1925
Mrs. Elmer Bailey and children of Marion visited Friday with her mother, Mrs. Henry Riddle. Oct 7, 1925
Mrs. David Fife of Marion came Monday to help her mother, Mrs. Harvey Riddle, celebrate her forty-sixth birthday celebration. Oct 7, 1925
Crab Orchard Uncle William Travelstead is able to be out again after a short siege of illness. Oct 7, 1925
M. H. Coonts had a mare severely injured Friday when it stumbled and fell as Mr. Coonts was driving to Paulton. Oct 7, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Thompson have purchased a new car. Oct 7, 1925
Lloyd Parks has been away for several months grading for the state highway and has brought his teams in and expects to remain home for the winter. Oct 7, 1925
Marion Mrs. Carl Chamness and Mrs. Ralph Jones and son Ralph K. of Herrin are spending the day with Mrs. J. M. Kilbreth of South Hill Street. Oct 7, 1925
Joe Martin left Thursday for Chicago to the bedside of his sister who was injured in an auto accident in Chicago earlier this week. Oct 7, 1925
Mrs. Monroe Rader of near Marion went to Hudgens Wednesday to spend the day with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Ms. William Kelly. Oct 7, 1925
“Have you any white mule?” asked Sheriff George Galligan Tuesday afternoon of a charming young woman conducting a barbecue stand for her father near Johnston City. “No sir, we have some very good corn liquor,” answered the miss. “Give me a bottle,” says the Sheriff and she did. The Sheriff then called for the young woman’s father, Theodore Yates, and he was arrested for selling intoxicating liquor. Oct 8, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Virgie Bowman of 501 South Hill Street are announcing the arrival of a baby girl at their home, October 7th. She is the second child in the family and has been named Ruth. Oct 8, 1925
John Rendleman of Carbondale and Miss Catherine Nolte of Marion were married at the parsonage of the First Christian Church at Marion by Rev. H.O. Wilson last Saturday. Mr. Rendleman is a World War veteran and a graduate of the teacher’s college. He received his Ph. B. degree in 1916 and has taught in the Carbondale high school and other places. He gave up teaching when his health began failing and is at present engaged in contracting and real estate business. Mrs. Rendleman is an accomplished musician and formerly attended school at the teacher’s college. They will make their home in Carbondale. Oct 8, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Leon Jerold are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born October 3rd and the second child in the family. The little miss has been named Babe. Oct 9, 1925
Leesa Lucille Bradley, the six months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bradley of Johnston City, was laid to rest at the Shiloh Cemetery Friday afternoon. The little daughter died Thursday morning, October 8th following a short illness. Oct 9, 1925
Almond Cox’s home on the corner of North Fozzard and West Dewey Streets was. practically destroyed by fire Saturday morning. The only household goods recovered was a library table. Oct 10, 1925
Miss Hester Louise Davis was very pleasantly surprised Thursday at a surprise supper given at her aunt’s house, Mrs. Herman Davis, in honor of her 18th birthday. Oct 10, 1925
Angelville Mr. and Mrs. W. Peebles, Aunt Mary Parks and son Arthur visited L. L. Shakelford of Marion who is ill. Oct 10, 1925
Robert Day of New Burnside is teaching a singing school at Cal Bank. Oct 10, 1925
John Springs visited his sister, Mrs. Harry Priest on Monday afternoon. Oct 10, 1925
Good Hope Earl Dean, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Moon died on Tuesday, September 29, 1925 at the age of five days. Funeral services were held at County Line Church Wednesday. Interment was in County Line Cemetery. Oct 10, 1925
Mrs. Leona Phemister of Grassy spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. Claude Brandon of Hasting. Oct 10, 1925
Friends of Mrs. Randall Parks, formerly Miss Minerva Mann, gathered at the home of her mother, Mrs. M. G. Mann at 409 East Boulevard Street Friday evening and gave her a miscellaneous shower. Oct 10, 1925
Arnold View Aunt Belle Arnold spent the weekend with Mrs. Ernest Moulton of Marion. Oct 10, 1925
Theodore Arnold is still on the peddling wagon disposing of apples in numerous quantities. Oct 10, 1925
Mrs. Farlin Parks would like to know what pesky wolfish dog ate all of her butter up. The bucket was licked up clean and not enough left for breakfast. Oct 10, 1925
A marriage license was issued on Saturday, October 10th to Ralph Travelstead and Miss Eva Harris, both of Marion. It could not be learned Monday who married them, but the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Harris of East Carter Street. The groom is the son of Mrs. Rose Travelstead of North market Street. Oct 12, 1925
Services were conducted Sunday October 11th for Carl Clendenin, the eight months old son of Charles and Laura (Davis) Clendenin of Southern Township, who passed away at the family residence on Marion Route 5 October 10, 1925. He was born January 29, 1925 and at the time of his death was 8 months and 11 days of age. Interment occurred at the Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 12, 1925
Lloyd Eugene Smith, infant son of Guy and Nola (Cagle) Smith was found dead in bed at the family residence in Pittsburg Sunday morning, October 11th at 6 p.m. The little son was born in Pittsburg on August 30, 1925 and at the time of his death was one month and nine days of age. The baby was laid to rest at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Marion Monday afternoon. Oct 12, 1925
Eddy Glenwoo Ahart, the three-year-old son of Finis Wesley and Gertrude (Green) Ahart, passed away at the family residence in Spillertown on Monday morning, October 12th at 4 a.m. The little son was born in Lake Creek Township on October 27, 1922 and at the time of his death was two years, 11 months and 15 days of age. Besides the parents he leaves three brothers, Brennen Ahart, Wesley Ahart, Finis Ahart, Jr. and on sister, Thelma Ahart. Funeral services conducted Tuesday with interment in the White Ash Cemetery. Double pneumonia was the cause of death. Oct 12, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon October 12th for Ruth Vernell Davis, the little daughter of Robert Lee and Florence (South) Davis of Marion. Interment occurred at the Maplewood Cemetery. The little daughter was born in Marion on April 2, 1920 and at the time of he death was 5 years, 6 months and 8 days of age. Whooping Cough was given as the cause of death. Oct 12, 1925
Funeral services were conducted for James Ray Foster, infant son of Ralph C. and Zepha G. (Hughes) Foster, who passed away Monday October 12, 1925 at the family residence at 508 East Boulevard. Interment occurred at the Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 12, 1925
Hurricane Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carmeans of Energy attended church at Hurricane Thursday morning. Oct 12, 1925
Mrs. William Brock and sons Mark and Frank moved to Johnston City. Oct 12, 1925
Lightning struck and killed a fine cow owned by Thomas Bryan. Oct 12, 1925
Hoping to keep their marriage a secret for several months, Miss Mildred Radford and James Dickinson slipped away to Chester, Illinois on Tuesday, October 6th where they were married at 7:15 by the First Methodist Church pastor, the Rev. Connett. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Radford of West Stockton Street. She graduated from the M.T.H.S. in the class of “23” and for some time worked as a reporter for the Marion Daily Republican. She resigned a year ago to accept a position with Drs. Baker and Baker, now known as Drs. Baker and Fowler. The groom is the son of William Dickinson of Pittsburg, formerly of Marion and attended the M.T.H.S. here. He is employed at the Keystone Mines. Oct 12, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baysinger who reside three miles south of Marion celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Sunday October 11, 1925 with a basket dinner. Oct 12, 1925
Death Claims Death claims for Williamson County allowed the past week by the district office of the United Mine Workers of America:
Alfred Henico, age 42, died September 4of carcinoma, member of Local Union 3139 Johnston City
Robert Grable, age 54, died of hardening of arteries September 22, member of Local 1239 Johnston City Oct 12, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Charle W. Winters celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary at their home on North Buchanan Street Sunday by giving a dinner to Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Holland, Mr. and Mrs. John Huner and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harris and son Tom. Oct 12, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. H. 0. Dunbar celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary Sunday evening with a six o’clock dinner at their home. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Radford, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dippy and daughter Melva, Miss Beatrice and Miss Viola Dunbar. Oct 12, 1925
Miss Hazel Thaxton was hostess to a number of friends at a slumber party at her home Saturday night. Those attending were Mrs. Forest Robertson, Misses Georgianna Smith, Ludine Hogan and Opal Weber. Oct 13, 1925
Leonard Maynard, the eighteen-year-old son of Otis and Nell Maynard of Herrin died Monday evening October 12th following an extended illness. He was born near Herrin and was educated in the public schools of Williamson County. He has been ill for several months and all his family was at his bedside at the time he quietly passed away. Leonard Maynard was an active worker in the First Baptist Church at Herrin uniting with his church early in life. Besides the parents he leaves three brothers, Paul, Marvin and Owen and one sister, Miss Ruth Maynard who is a student at Browns Business College in Marion. Oct 13, 1925
Ralph Walker, the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Walker of West Main Street, was injured about 11:30 Saturday. The child was playing on a runabout in the street and ran from in front of the car driven by Mr. Ed White. The boy was hurt about the head and limbs but was reported resting easy on Tuesday. Oct 13, 1925
James G. Gephart formerly of Marion was arrested in Murphysboro Tuesday evening on charges of embezzlement and brought to Marion and placed in the Williamson County Jail. He was formerly manager of the Marion News Agency and was connected with the Parks Pharmacy, officing in the drug store on North Market Street. It is alleged Gephart owed Parks Pharmacy over $700 and upon refusing to pay the bill the warrant was issued by the State Attorney upon Mr. Parks’ request. Mrs. Gephart was enroute to Texas at the time of his arrest. Oct 14, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Culbreth of 1207 East Parham Street are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl at their home, born October 11, 1925. The little miss has been named Mary Catherine and is the first child. The mother was formerly Miss Helen Coleman. Oct 14. 1925
Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Logan Dunaway are the proud parents of a nine-pound baby girl. This is the third child and second girl. The little one has been named Ruth. Oct 14, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Vineyard and children, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Curtner and son Charles visited Mr. and Mrs. Dan Curtner Sunday. Oct 14, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Killman and children of Harco visited the latter’s mother, Mrs. Monroe Tanner Sunday. Oct 14, 1925
Marriage License
John Butts, Marion 52
Allie Brummett, Marion 50
David S. Ownes, Christopher 31
Mary Reynolds, Christopher 22
Curtis Bacon, Christopher 22
Alice Motsinger, Christopher 18
William Halgies, Herrin 41
Aglia Treantafelon, Herrin 41 Oct 14, 1925
New Hope Dr. E. W. Weber of Carbondale was called to see Arville Harris Monday. He has blood poison caused by clipping a fever blister with the razor in shaving. Oct 14, 1925
Misses Fay and Myrth Rushing of Marion and Lester Rushing, druggist of Carbondale spent Sunday visiting with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rushing. Oct 14, 1925
Mrs. Ethel Walker a nurse from Carbondale was called to nurse Arville Harris. Oct 14, 1925
On Wednesday October 11th the remains of Leonard 0. Maynard of Herrin was placed in the Herrin City Cemetery following funeral services at the First Baptist Church. Leonard Maynard was the son of Otis and Nell Maynard of Herrin. He was a talented musician. Oct 15, 1925
Mrs. Augusta Snider of Los Angeles, California suddenly passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Cripps, 511 South Market Street in Marion on Thursday morning, October 15th. The deceased was visiting with her sister and her death came unexpected to everyone. She was the daughter of Aaron and Elanor (Dement) Denning, and was born in Franklin County, Illinois about eighty-three years ago. About fifty-two years ago she united in marriage with George Snider. To this union two sons were born, Ephriam and John D. Snider, now deceased. Her husband passed away about thirty years ago and about ten years after his death she moved to Los Angeles, California. She was one of seven children and is now survived by only one sister, Mrs. Mary Cripps of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted at the Cripps’ home on South Market Street with interment at the Snider Cemetery near Carbondale. Oct 15,1925
Frank Roberts, constable of Herrin, is in the Herrin Hospital in serious condition and George Woods, a barber in Herrin, is suffering painful injuries as a result of a shooting affray occurring on South 13th Street in Herrin about noon Thursday. George Woods had a warrant sworn out for Elza Hardcastle alias “Spot” of Herrin and in company with Constable Frank Roberts was in search of Hardcastle, seeking to arrest him. Hardcastle was found on South 13th Street in front of A. M. Gassaway’s home, present postmaster of Herrin. When Constable Roberts read the warrant to Hardcastle, the young man pulled his gun and began to shoot at Mr. Roberts and Mr. Woods. Roberts pulled his gun and returned the fire. Hardcastle escaped after wounding the two men and at one-thirty Thursday afternoon had not been captured. Roberts was shot through the right shoulder and the left arm and was rushed to the Herrin Hospital. Woods received a shot in his left ankle and is also suffering with a broken leg. Oct 15, 1925
Ora Clifford Roe died June 26, 1925 at the Southern Pacific Hospital in San Francisco, California. The deceased was 19 years, 8 months and 20 days of age. He left his home some time ago to join the army, later deserted and began work in San Francisco where he contracted pneumonia fever and died. No word was received of the illness or the death of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Logan until a few days ago when they immediately sent for the body to be sent home. The services will be conducted at the family residence on Park Avenue after which the body will be taken to Jonesboro, Illinois for burial in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Oct 15, 1925
Mary C. Dunn, Executrix of the estate of M. R. Dunn, deceased, to appear before the Williamson County Court on the first Monday of December. Oct 15, 1925
John H. Burrs of Marion was united in marriage to Mrs. Ollie Brummitt of Marion on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Justice of the Peace F. performed the ceremony at the bride’s home. Mr. Burrs is a coal miner. The couple will reside at their home on North Garfield Street. Oct 15, 1925
Miss Marie Turner of 507 South Russell Street was painfully injured Thursday morning when the Overland Touring car her brother was driving was run into by a large Garner Touring car driven by Mike Manfredo of Marion. Miss Turner and her brother, Wiley, were going to the Marion Township High School when the accident happened. The other girls in the rear seat of the Turner car were not injured. Oct 15, 1925
Creal Springs Mrs. Martha Morefield is departing this week for Burma, Ky. where she will spend the winter. Oct 15, 1925
Dolph Jordan spent a few days in St. Louis last week with his brother Charles and family. He reports his sister-in-law is in the St. John’s Hospital for treatment. Oct 15, 1925
Dr. H. W. Waker went to Arkansas and Texas last week for a few days on important business and took in many interesting places. Oct 15, 1925
Little Helen Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Dahl of Duluth, Minnesota, died in the Creal Springs Sanitarium Monday evening on October 12, 1925 at the tender age of 4 months and 22 days, cause of death being cutric colitis. The grief-stricken parents have resided temporarily at the railroad construction camp near Simpson for several months and where Mr. Dahl has a position with the company. The parents left Wednesday with the corpse for their home in Duluth where funeral and burial will .be held on Friday. Oct 15, 1925
Soldier Sketch – Robert Spires Of Carterville Robert Spires, a son of John and Mahulda (Davis) Spires, was born in Fenton County, Tennessee December 24, 1844, and grew to young manhood in that state andbeing thus a citizen of the southland one might think it likely for him to have cast his life and service with the army of the Confederacy, but like thousands of loyal red blooded young men of that war torn section, he threw all his force on the side of the North and fought through awful conflicts in defense of the Union and ever since has looked back with great pride and satisfaction on the part he was permitted to do during the three years of arduous military service. He enlisted in company “B” 7th Tennessee Cavalry September 15, 1862. Captain Martin was over his company while Colonel Hawkins was in command of his regiment. It would be difficult for one to trace this regiment like many others, for the activities of it carried into diverse activities of service and sections of the war-torn area. Now on the defensive and then on the offensive, here and yonder and everywhere, skirmishing, battling guerilla bands and guarding. What a terrible, long-drawn-out ordeal. Our brave and trusted subject was ready to answer the call of duty at all times and although as he looks back over those trying scenes he wonders how he ever chanced to live to the close. But how glad he is that he’s been permitted to pass some sixty milestones ever since the grim carriage of battle, which with him ceased upon his discharge in Nashville, Tennessee on August 1865. Mr. Spiers left the South in 1865, coming to Illinois where he located in Grassy Precinct in Williamson County and where he became in due time a prominent farmer for many years and made his reputation as such with the old-fashioned tools. Owing to advancing age, “Uncle Bob” was not privileged to suffer the satisfaction of using up-to-date farming implements. Oh, yes, it was during a little breathing spell from just fighting, he having fallen in love with one Miss Lydia Bakeys, they entered the bonds of matrimony on November 18, 1863, in the state of nativity and through the many long years the two labored and battled the problems of home together. Uncle Bob has five children living. This old veteran now about eighty-one years old loves the G.A.R. and his little bronze buttons more than words can express and in no distant day he contemplates meeting his comrades and friends in a land where aches, tears and wars are unknown. Oct 15, 1925
Frank W. Kelley, who formerly lived on South Vicksburg Street in Marion, has been living in Florida for several months and writes, “We like Florida very well and there is sure a boom here but things are sky high in the way of living conditions. It is real warm here but very cool at night and we are figuring on coming back to Illinois some time next spring.” Oct 15, 1925
Cloyd Copher is in the Veteran’s Hospital at Jefferson Barracks now and was operated upon Wednesday afternoon. He is reported to be getting along nicely now. Oct 15, 1925
Arthur B. Aikman, his mother, Mrs. J. M. Aikman and Miss Clara Wall of South Market Street returned Thursday from Chicago where they visited for a week with Mr. and Mrs. Leon Robinson and Mrs. B. A. Davis, the latter’s mother. Mrs. Robinson was formerly Miss Inez Davis of Marion. Oct 15, 1925
Funeral services for Mrs. Augustine Neve who passed away at the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis will be held Sunday. Ms. Neve was enroute to her daughter’s home, Mrs. Frances M. Batson of Portland, Ore. And became ill. She was operated on Tuesday, October 15th and died two days later at the age of 71 years. The body will lie in state at the Hudgens Undertaking Parlors until the funeral. Interment will occur in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Neve was a former resident of Johnston City. Oct 16, 1925
The case of, The People vs. Creston Bastin and L. Shoemaker for the murder of Lawrence Surat on July 5, will begin in Circuit Court here on Monday morning next week. The following witnesses were summoned by Sheriff Gallagher to be present on that day. Mrs. Florence Surat, Curtis Ford, May Brown, Elza Cash, James Alexander, Mrs. Carl Parks, John Thompson and Jack Bradley. Two other witnesses, Leslie E. Sanders and Mrs. Curtis Ford have not been summoned. Mr. Sanders is in Florida and Mrs. Ford is on a tour of the east. Oct 16, 1925
Claude Starr left Marion on Friday for St. Louis, Mo. where he has accepted a position with the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company in the dining car department. Mr. Starr and son, Claud, Jr., will move to St. Louis, Mo. to make their home. Oct 16, 1925
Thursday afternoon at three o’clock Miss Flora Marie Thornton became the bride of W. H. H. Carter and her sister, Helen Mae Thornton, became the bride of Everett Parks at a double ring ceremony performed by Dr. W. P. Throgmorton. The nuptials were performed at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Thornton on 906 West Prairie Street. Flora Marie is the oldest daughter and Helen May is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Thornton. Helen was a junior at the M.T.H.S. Mr. Carter is the son of C. A. Carter of DeSoto and He and his bride will make their home near him. Mr. Parks is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parks of Marion and he and his bride will reside in Marion. Oct 16, 1925
A Ford Coupe driven by John Lipe of Marion crashed into the Studebaker Touring car of C. D. Kelley of Marion Friday afternoon, damaging the axle and front wheels of the coupe and making a large dent in the touring car’s body. Oct 16, 1925
Marriage License
Pete Purcill, Herrin 23
Lena L. Tasani, Herrin 20
W. H. Carter, Desoto 29
Flora Marie Thornton, Marion 21
Everett Parks, Marion 23
Hellen Mae Thornton, Marion 16 Oct 16, 1925
Deputy Sheriff Adron Smith arrested J. R. McAnally of Williamson County on Thursday at his home in Parish Park for uttering a check with intent to defraud. The sheriff was notified to hold Mr. McAnally by attorneys of West Frankfort who allege that they have a check for $28.00 that was returned by the bank. Mr. McAnally is president of the Williamson County Singing Convention and was recently in charge of the Music Normal at the Presbyterian Gymnasium. Oct 16, 1925
Among the marriage licenses issued in Jonesboro was one for John W. Crenshaw, 22, Eldorado and Beulah A. Chamness, 20, also of Eldorado. Oct 16, 1925
Rev. Roberts united Dausey R. Thomas and Miss Mayme Wakeford, both of Herrin, in marriage in Norris City Sunday October 11th. Oct 16, 1925
Millard B. Hawkins of Marion passed away at his home, 1102 North State Street on Friday evening, October 16th at 4 p.m. The deceased was born in Williamson County on October 29, 1866 and was the son of J. M. and D. A. (Walks) Hawkins. He was reared on the farm and educated in the public schools of Williamson County. At the time of his death, he was 58 years, 11 months and 13 days of age. Mr. Hawkins was united in marriage several years ago and his wife passed away about eight years ago. Two sons, Ray of Marion and Howell of Sacramento, California and one daughter, Mrs., survive him. D. E. Odum of Marion. He is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Bell Moore of Marion Rt. 3, W.M. Hawkins, Marion Rt. 3, Mrs. Carrie Woods, Marion and Mrs. Harry Peebles, Marion. He also leaves one grandchild, Edward Lee Odum of Marion. Tuberculosis was the cause of his death. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Pleasant Chapel with interment at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Oct 17, 1925
The millinery store of Mrs. Sula Smith on East Boulevard was burned to the ground Saturday morning October 17th at about four o’clock. Defective wiring is thought to be the cause. The fire damaged the Smith home 615 East Boulevard and the W. A. Baker’s home that adjoins the store. Mrs. Smith had just secured a large stock of fall millinery. The damage is estimated at about fifteen hundred dollars. Oct 17, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Sanders and Mr. Sander’s sister-in-law, Miss Stella Fuller of Lincoln, Illinois, were injured Friday when their Ford car collided with a Studebaker Sedan driven by J. J. Rahn of the C.I.P.S. Company of Marion. Oct 17, 1925
Frank Robinson, son of Richard Robinson, former Jailer of the County Jail, was arrested Friday afternoon on a charge of perjury. A marriage license was issued to Frank Robinson, age 21 of Marion and Miss Opal Daugherty, age 18, of New Burnside on August 21, 1925 by County Clerk S. E. Storme. The bride’s parents state that the Robinson boy perjured himself when he swore to her age, as they assert, she was not 18 years of age at the time she was married. The Grand Jury indicted the boy was placed in jail to await trial in circuit court, February 1926 term. His bond was set at $2,000 and has not been filed. The boy’s father, Richard Robinson is at present under bond charged with accepting a bribe while Jailer at the Williamson County Jail. Oct 17, 1925
Cambria Herbert Russell is home from South America visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Russell. Oct 17, 1925
The Worth O’Husky Coal Company has been drilling on the George Morgan farm. They found quite a lot of rock, but it is uncertain if it can be stripped for coal. Oct 17, 1925
Tick Ridge J. C. McDonald visited with his daughter, Mrs. Alta Achols of Near Paulton. Oct 17, 1925
Mrs. Lem McDonald visited with her mother, Mrs. James Walker on Wednesday. Oct 17, 1925
Mary McDonald visited with her grandmother, Mrs. J. C. McDonald Sunday. Oct 17, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tanner of 902 East College Street are the proud parents of a baby girl. The little miss has been named Betty Levon. Oct 17, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Jenkins are the proud parents of a son. He is the second child in the family and will be known as Harry Lee. Oct 17, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peebles will motor to St. Louis on Sunday where they will visit with their son Fred, Jr. at the opening of the new lots of Theta Phi Fraternity House of which he is a member. Oct 17, 1925
Will Sweeney has been unable to carry on his work as night boss the past week on account of a severe attack of rheumatism and as been taking an enforced vacation at his room at the Sutherland home on East College Street. Oct 17, 1925
To Mary Ann Jackson and all heirs and unknown heirs of R. H. Jackson, deceased, you are notified of an instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of R. H. Jackson, deceased, of Herrin, Illinois and has been offered for probate in Court House in Marion on Monday, the 2nd day of November 1925. Oct 17, 1925
Marriage License
Ernest Sandes, Herrin 23
Letha Green, Herrin 17
R. F. Claybrook, Elkville 31
Grace Taylor, Colp 23
Frank Joyner, Carrier Mills 24
Eva Murphy, Marion 18
Gordon Cargal, Herrin 28
Edith King, Herrin 25 Oct 17, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the home of Mrs. Mary Cripps, 511 South Market Street for her sister, Mrs. Augusta Snider of Los Angeles, California who passed away at the home of her sister in Marion Thursday morning, October 15. Due to muddy roads the body was not taken to the Snide Cemetery near Carbondale for burial Saturday, but will be taken to the cemetery on Tuesday of this week. The Snider Cemetery is on a large hill and the bad weather made the road leading to the cemetery practically impassable. The deceased was about eighty years of age at the time of her death. Oct 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goddard and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Goddard entertained at the former’s home with a family dinner Sunday complimenting Miss Catherine Goddard, Mrs. E. B. Bliss of Seattle and Mrs. Harry Goddard in honor of their birthdays, which had passed sometime during the week. There was only one brother of the family absent and after the delicious noon meal a letter was read from him, which told of his trip across the Equator in July when he was enroute with his fleet to Australia. Those present for the dinner were father, J. Doug Goddard, Mrs. E. B. Bliss and daughters, Emma Grace and Mary Eugean of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. James D. Goddard and son Jimmie, Mr. and Mrs. John Goddard and children, Mary B. and John W., Joe Goddard, Catherine Goddard, Douglas Strang, Ralph Goddard, Emma Louise Goddard and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bantz. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Duncan and Clyde Spiller joined the party and all enjoyed several selections on the piano and several solos, which were accompanied by the Concertina played by James Strang. Oct 19, 1925
Mrs. Wallace Bandy was brought to her home on North Lear Street Sunday from the Holden Hospital in Carbondale where she has been a patient for the past few weeks following an operation. She is reported to be recovering nicely. Oct 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dralle celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary on Sunday October 18 at their home five miles east of Marion. Oct 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Starnes are the proud parents of a baby boy born Thursday, October 15th at their home on East Reeves Street. Oct 19, 1925
Mrs. Augustine Neve passed away at St. Louis late Thursday and was laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Neve was formerly of Johnston City and was enroute to Portland, Oregon to visit with her daughter when she became ill and was taken to the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. The deceased was 71 years of age and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frances M. Batson of Portland, Oregon who is Secretary to the Mayor of Portland, Mrs. Ben Murman of Duluth, Minnesota and one son, F. V. Neve of Duluth, Minnesota. Oct 19, 1925
Death Claims Allowed
Fred Koonce, age 38, shot September 22, member Local Union 1880, Marion. Oct 19, 1925
Doak Blakley, age 42, died of Pneumonia September 20, member Local Union 923 Marion. Oct 19,1925
Joe Prince, age 54, died of meningitis, September 8, member Local Union 1380, Marion. Oct 19, 1925
John Mulkin, age 49, killed in mine explosion September 26, member Local Union 986, Herrin. Oct 19, 1925
James Galligan, age 35, killed in mine explosion September 26, member Local Union 986, Herrin. Oct 19, 1925
Hiram C. Chitwood, 40, of Herrin was killed early today when the car in which he was riding crashed into a Chicago and Eastern Illinois freight train that blocked the state highway at the New Orient Mine switch near West Frankfort. Both arms and legs were broken and the head and chest were crushed. Chitwood was one of the owners of the road house in which Grover Brown was shot and killed by Jess Blevins two years ago and was one of the eye witnesses of the killing. Oct 20, 1925
Marriage License
Alfred H. Cassell, St, Louis 38
Gladys E. Davis, Buncombe 19
George S. Ferrell, Harrisburg 32
Jane 0. Newton, Harrisburg 25
Vance Aaron, West Frankfort 21
Arnie Sadoskie, Freeman Spur 18
Vivian Whittington, West Frankfort 31
Mable Ahring, Benton 30
Fred Warren, Herrin 31
Ida Lankford, Herrin 30 Oct 20, 1925
Creal Springs Uncle Felix Russell with his wife came late Wednesday from Iuka to visit old friends and neighbors after an extended absence. These good people were formerly residents of Creal Springs. Oct 20, 1925
Mrs. W. G. Lambert was taken quite ill last week. Her mother, Mrs. L. P. Yandall returned to her daughter, Mrs. L. L. Smoot’s home in Marion on Tuesday. Oct 20, 1925
Archie Loles, Deputy U.S Marshall in the Danville office, came last week to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Loles. Oct 20, 1925
Mrs. Peter Morris has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wayne Perry in Whittington. Oct 20, 1925
Logan Dunaway held a public sale on Saturday at his farm home near Creal Springs. He disposed of farming tools, part of his household goods and other things all at fair prices. Oct 20, 1925
Spillertown Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bowman and children, Johnnie and Aline, visited her mother, Mrs. John Lance on Sunday. Oct 20, 1925
Leonard Barres and Clarence Wellard, the two Herrin men who were recently convicted of hold up with guns in the Murphysboro Circuit Court were removed to the Chester Penitentiary Tuesday after an unsuccessful attempt at breaking out of jail. Oct 21, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hunter of 1400 North State Street are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born on October 17th. Oct 21, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie McClanahan are announcing the arrival of a fine baby girl at their home on Route 6. The little Miss has been named Dorothy Jane. Oct 21, 1925
Born to Baker and Mary Starrick McAlpin on October 17th a baby boy, who will be known as Vernell Jackson McAlpin. Oct 21, 1925
Birdwell Gilbert Lallel is on the sick list. Oct 21, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Will Harper are the proud parents of a fine baby girl who arrived October 9th. Oct 21, 1925
Mrs. John Straus and daughter, Elizabeth, visited Mrs. Will Harper. Oct 21, 1925
The Deaton brothers arrived home from DuQuoin Tuesday where they had been peddling apples. Oct 21, 1925
Bessie Trammel and daughter, Eulah of Marion visited her sister, Mrs. A. W. Hundley and family the first of the week. Oct 21, 1925
Miss Edythe Calbreth left for New Virginia this week to visit her brother, Raleigh Calbreth. Oct 21, 1925
Clatterville Will Hawkins has again hit the trail with his beef wagon. Oct 21, 1925
Carl Byrn moved his goods and chattels to Marion Monday where he will have more convenience in getting to and from his work at the mine. Oct 21, 1925
Freda Vogt has been on the sick list but is convalescing. Oct 21, 1925
Lawrence Corder has installed a telephone Oct 21, 1925
Joe Loburgio of the West Side Shoe Repair Shop has received word of the death of his mother, Mrs. Antonina Loburgio in Piazza, Adriano, Italy. Besides Joe, Mrs. Loburgio leaves six children, Ciro Bartolo, Niafifa, Josephine, Ninetta and Rosa, all in Italy. Her husband, Nicholas Loburgio also survives. She was 55 years of age. Joe Loburgio has been a resident of Marion for the past nine years. Oct 21, 1925
The Ford Touring car of Lloyd Cox was stolen from the New Virginia Mine on Tuesday afternoon. The car was purchase in June of this year. Mr. Cox resides in Johnson County near Goreville and works at the New Virginia Mine between Marion and Johnston City. Oct 21, 1925
Tom Stallons of Herrin is in critical condition after falling on the sidewalk and breaking his hip joint. He was rushed to the Herrin Hospital and received medical aid and was then taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. William J. Sneed of Herrin. Mr. Stallons has three sons, Frank Stallons of Marion, John Stallons of Herrin and Charles Stallons of near Herrin and two daughters, Mrs. William J. Sneed of Herrin and Mrs. Betty Frye of Miami, Florida. Oct 22, 1925
Lawrence A. Sanders of Marion was advanced to the position of Grand High Priest at the annual convention of the Illinois Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held in Springfield this week. Oct 22, 1925
Pigeon Creek Miss Fay Ward, teacher of the Chamness School, spent the weekend with home folks near Goreville. Oct 22, 1925
Henry Chamness of Creal Springs was the guest of his cousin, Clarence Chamness, over the weekend. Oct 22, 1925
Miss Grace Ables who is employed at Oak Forrest, Illinois is spending vacation time with her father, J. W. Ables and family of this vicinity. Oct 22, 1925
Poordo Henry Hodges happened to a serious accident. While hauling railroad ties, he fell from the wagon and broke his collarbone. Oct 22, 1925
Herman Tanner was through here last week in his new buggy. Oct 22, 1925
Lillie Thompson visited Jewell Boatright Saturday night. Oct 22, 1925
Uncle Charlie Robinson who is suffering with an injury received in the right shoulder is improving. Oct 22, 1925
Ross Hankins, Mildred Upperdine, Sula Enoch were car riding here Sunday. Oct 22, 1925
Aunt Susan Norman suffered a painful accident Wednesday. While sitting in her armchair she reached for something and fell from the chair breaking her arm in the fall. Mrs. Norman celebrated her 102nd birthday this summer and it is feared that because of her age the break will be slow in healing. Oct 22, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Newell L. Baggott are announcing the arrival of a fine baby girl at their home born October 17th at 10:30 p.m. She is the first child in the family and has been named Martha Leann. The mother was formerly Miss Alice Bundy. Oct 22, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Mood Fox, 1012 Eat DeYoung Street are the proud parents of a son at their home, born October 16th and is the third child in the family. Oct 22, 1925
Robert Kilgore, (colored) received painful injuries to his right leg Wednesday afternoon when he fell out of the box car in which he was unloading ties at the plant. Oct 22, 1925
Ralph, the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Walker of West Main Street who was hurt by an automobile and lay unconscious for several days, was able to be up for the first time Wednesday morning and is getting along nicely. Oct 22, 1925
Pittsburg Miss Eva Schmitt who is employed at the Jacksonville Hospital was home last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Schmitt, for a visit. Oct 22, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Lem Peebles have a sick baby. Oct 22, 1925
George Everett is still suffering with an injured hand. Oct 22, 1925
Harvie Harris of Johnston City called on Miss Gladys Lee last Sunday. Oct 22, 1925
James Dewar has returned home from Detroit. Oct 22, 1925
Miles Baker who is employed in Detroit was home visiting home folks. On his way back to Detroit he was married to Miss Viola Schull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schull. Oct 22, 1925
A fire occurred Thursday afternoon when the clothes of John Williams, who is employed at the Fred Hauer tailor shop, caught fire and the flames spread to the garage at the James D. Goddard home, which is used by Mr. Hauer for his cleaning work. Mr. Hauer is away and Mr. Williams had been cleaning ladies’ cloaks and other clothing and after finishing he stepped outside and lighted a match. His clothes were filled with the fumes of the naphtha and caught fire at once. Mr. Williams clothes burned off and he received burns on his legs. Oct 22, 1925
The City Meat Market at 109 West Main Street has been conducted for several years by W. T. Brush but is now changed to W. T. Brush & Son. The junior member is Mr. Brush’s youngest son, Marion Brush who has been associated with the store since boyhood. Oct 23, 1925
Charles B. Cochran, secretary-treasurer of the W. G. Cochran Lumber Company, is in a serious condition at the Holden Hospital at Carbondale where his tonsils were removed on Thursday afternoon. His wife and mother and Mrs. Cochran’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Jackson, were at the hospital. Oct 23, 1925
Mrs. George Owens of Marion was applying a broom on her husband with great vehemence when the police arrived and arrested both parties and placed them in jail. An onlooker tried to take the broom away from Mrs. Owens but he got several cracks over the head with the handle of the broom before he was convinced it wasn’t any of his business. The affray occurred about 4:30 p.m. Thursday near the Commercial Hotel on Jefferson Street. Oct 23, 1925
Interment for Mrs. Augustus Snider who died Thursday at the home of he sister, Mrs. Mary Cripps, occurred Tuesday. Services were conducted Saturday but because of muddy roads the body was not taken to the Snider Family cemetery near Carbondale until Tuesday. Oct 23, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pulley gave a birthday supper at their home near Number Three Mine Thursday in honor of the sixteenth birthday of their son, Robert. Oct 23, 1925
Monroe McCormick died at the Holden Hospital in Carbondale on Friday morning. McCormick was a farmer, 44 years, living near Reed Station and is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Cora Farmer and two children. Five brothers and three sisters also survive, including Marshall McCormick, of Herrin. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCormick who survive. He lived the majority of his life in Carterville Township. Oct 23, 1925
Spillertown Mr. and Mrs. Harrigan from Granite City are visiting with his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrigan before leaving for California for the winter. Oct 23, 1925
Mrs. S. A. Jack is on the sick list. Oct 23, 1925
Sam Kinnely who was hurt in the East Side Mine some time ago is improving. Oct 23, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Graves of Scottsboro are announcing the arrival of a baby at their home, born October _? Oct 23, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Brown are the proud parents of a baby girl at their home in Scottsboro, born October 22nd and the fourth child in the family. Oct 23, 1925
Billy, the infant son of Clarence and Vivian Turnage Logan, died at the family residence, 303 East Boulevard Street, Saturday afternoon at 1:50 o’clock. The deceased had been sick for about two weeks with pneumonia. Besides his parents he is survived by one brother Clarence, Jr. his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Turnage of East Carter Street. The deceased was born April 28, 1925 and would have been six months old had he lived until the 28th of October. Oct 24, 1925
Creal Springs L. R. Simmons has been on the sick list with cold or grip. Oct 24, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Julian arrived the first of the week to take up their abode in this city having traded their corner vacant lot opposite the Citizens State Bank for a residence owned by R. M. Camden near the Presbyterian Church. Oct 24, 1925
The F. A. Bendig property on Brown Street and occupied by Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Lane is taking on improvement in the nature of a neat garage and storage room. Frank Bowman and Frank Lamaster are doing the work. Oct 24, 1925
Chancery Notice of Probate – To Mary Ann Jackson and all heirs of R. H. Jackson, deceased Oct 24, 1925
Chancery Application of Mary C. Kern, Guardian of Clara L. Mangrum, minor, to sell real estate belonging to said minor to wit: Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3) and Four (4) in Block Eight (8) in J. I. Henshaw’s First Addition to Creal Springs, Williamson County, Illinois. Oct 24, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Deaton of Marion are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born at their home on October 23, 1925. The little Miss is the third child in the family and will be known as Winifred Pauline. The mother was formerly Miss Alma Parker. Oct 24, 1925
Little Beulah Irene McClain, the daughter of James Dewey and Louella Hayes McClain, passed away at the family residence in Scottsboro on Sunday evening, October 25, 1925 at 11 P.M. The little daughter was born at Scottsboro on March 4, 1925 and at the time of her death was one year, seven months and 21 days of age. Her parents and one sister Virginia May McClain, aged 3 months, survive her. Services were conducted at the Holiness Church and interment was at the Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 26, 1925
Will Pulley, former resident of Marion, passed away at his home in Bradenton, Florida on Friday, October 23, 1925. Mr. Pulley was a relative of Melvin and Milton Pulley of Marion and a brother of Ike Pulley, deceased. He was over 55 years of age and was an ex Cuban soldier. The body will be brought to Williamson County for interment. Oct 26,1925
Mrs. Susan Norman, better known to hundreds throughout Southern Illinois as “Aunt Susan,” died about one o’clock Sunday afternoon, October 25, 1925. She celebrated her 102nd birthday last summer. A few days ago, Mrs. Norman fell from her wheel chair and broke her arm and these injuries combined with her age brought death more swiftly than had been anticipated. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, October 26, 1925 at Bethlehem Church. Mrs. Norman was the oldest resident of Williamson County. It was on August 12, 1823 in the sunny southland in Smith County, Tennessee that the deceased was born in a humble log cabin to Elizabeth and Adam Klope. She spent the first twenty-one years of her life in this cabin. At the time of her death, she was 102 years, 2 months and 13 days of age. She moved with her parents to Illinois in 1843 and came to what is known as Davis Prairie, now a prosperous farming community in Williamson County. The deceased was the last of a family of nine children, four boys and five girls and one of a set of twins. She was married to David Norman on March 7, 1844. Her husband was a County Judge for seventeen years. The Norman family was originally from North Carolina, later immigrating to Tennessee and coming to Davis Prairie in 1823. On May 11, 1833 David Norman obtained a patent from the government in Section 22, near the old Bethlehem Church and here it was some years later he established his home for his first bride, who later died leaving him with seven children. When Aunt Susan married Norman, he had seven children living by his first wife. To their union seven children were born and during her lifetime Mrs. Norman reared five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, besides seven others whom she took into her home. Judge Norman died in 1865 leaving the care of a large family and a large farm on the hands of the deceased. She remained on the farm until her children were all married or left home to work when she broke up housekeeping and came to Marion to make her home with her daughter. Aunt Susan was one of the few remaining “snowbirds” and was only nine years of age when the big snow fell in February 1832 which covered the ground for days and prevented all travel, being many feet deep and drifting as high as the houses. The following year in September 1833, she could recall the falling of the stars, which was one of the most awe-inspiring sights ever witnessed by man and which many thought at the time foretold the end of the world. Her father was drafted for the war of 1812 with England, but the war ended before he was called to serve. Mrs. Norman could recall the Mexican War in 1843, the Black Hawk War, the Civil War and the Spanish American War in 1898 and in 1917 blessed grandsons as they went forth to share in America’s glory in the World War. Mrs. Norman is survived by three children, Mrs. Miles Graves and K. L. Norman of Marion and J. H. Norman living near Marion. Her deceased children were J. C. Norman, Bissel Norman, Alonzo Norman and Mrs. Deusella (C. T.) Holland. The Norman reunions have been an annual event in Williamson County for the past eleven years. The largest annual reunion was held two years ago at her 100th birthday at which time over one thousand people from all over Southern Illinois were present at the reunion, which was held at the Williamson County Fair Grounds. Oct 26, 1925
Verda May Moore, little daughter of Charles Burton and Della Butts Moore, died at the family home, 803 South Vicksburg Street at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. She was born May 4, 1922 and was three years, five months and twenty-one days of age at time of death. Three other children survive, Mont Edith, aged 13 years, Evelyn Ray, aged 11 years and Katheryn aged 9 years. The funeral was held at the Warder Street Baptist Church. Interment was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Oct 26, 1925
George Vicery (Vickery?) is a patient in the Union Hospital in West Frankfort. He was injured while at work at Mine 18 at West Frankfort Thursday afternoon. His shoulder was broken in two places and the socket where his arm joins on to his shoulder was crushed. Oct 26, 1925
William Isaac Stapleton passed away at his home on North Otis Street on Monday morning, October 26, 1925 following a short illness. He suffered a stroke of paralysis at 7 a.m. Monday and passed away at 10 a.m. He was 49 years and 15 days of age. He was born on October 10, 1876 and had been away from home for twenty years returning home only a year ago. Short services will be conducted at the family residence at 8:00 Tuesday morning, October 27th and the funeral services will be conducted at Ozark at the Zion Church at 11 a.m. His mother, Mrs. Perry Coontz and three sisters, Mrs. Hester Davis, Mrs. Andy Brush, both of Marion and Mrs. Martha M. Parmley of Ozark, survive the deceased. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Oct 26, 1925
F. R. Crenshaw, 506 North Fair Street, has an old chair that he has had for a great many years. The chair, which is handmade is kept on his front porch and was made by his grandfather when he landed near Muhlenberg Kentucky in 1860. Oct 26, 1925
Mrs. Fred Hauer and her sister, Mrs. Annie Bullock, have been quite sick in their apartment over the Huer Tailor Shop. Mrs. Hauer suffered a collapse following the fire, which damaged their cleaning shop Thursday, while Mrs. Bullock is suffering from congestion of the stomach. Oct 26, 1925
Carl G. Roesch and Bess Mae Corgan, both of Marion, were married at 9:15 o’clock Sunday morning in the office of the First Baptist Church, the pastor, Dr. A. E. Prince, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Corgan of 306 West Cline Street. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Roesch and is the proprietor of the vulcanizing shop at 115 East Main Street. The young couple will make their home in Marion. Oct 26, 1925
The infant Billie Logan, the six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Logan, 303 East Boulevard, passed away. The baby had been sick with pneumonia for the past two weeks when complications of peritonitis developed. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Presbyterian Church. Interment was at the Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 26, 1925
Rev. J. W. Cummins received word from Gilbert H. White of Miami, Florida that John H. White was seriously ill. Mr. White has been in poor health for several years and had moved to Miami recently. Oct 27, 1925
Mrs. Rebecca Jane Edwards passed away at the family residence, 208 South Holland Street in Marion Tuesday morning following an extended illness. The deceased was born near Russellville, Kentucky on November 9, 1850 and at the time of her death was 74 years, 11 months and 18 days of age. She was the daughter of S. S. and Martha Jane (Newton) Vick and moved to Williamson County with her parents at the age of five years. She was educated in the public schools of Williamson County and was a member of the Methodist Church South of Marion. She was first united in marriage to George W. Brock and to this union two children were born, James T. Brock of Chicago and Mrs. F. Y Leslie of St. Louis, Mo., who survive their mother. Her first husband died and thirty-four years ago she married W. H. Edwards who preceded her in death eleven years ago. Two brothers, Dr. J. W. Vick of Carterville and Joe Vick of Herrin and one sister, Mrs. Mary A. Cline of Marion, survive Mrs. Edwards. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday October 28th at the Cash Undertaking Parlors and interment will occur at Rose Hill Cemetery. Oct 27, 1925
Angelville Lusco Parks who has been ill for some time is back to work at Paulton Mine. Oct 27, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Burnie Burkett have moved to Harrisburg. Oct 27, 1925
Creal Springs Mrs. Laura Walters and daughter, Miss Loraine of Reevesville came Saturday to visit her brother, Hubert Griffin. Oct 27, 1925
Mrs. Jessie Rossiger and granddaughter Pauline Johnston of St. Louis are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charels Barkman. Oct 27, 1925
Mrs. W. G. Lambert and her mother, Mrs. L. P. Yandall, left last week for West Point, Miss. where the latter will spend the winter with another daughter, Mrs. H. A. Dunn. Oct 27, 1925
Mrs. Mary Thedford of Marion came Saturday to see the sick baby of Mr. and Mrs. Odel Rainbolt. Oct 27, 1925
Mrs. W. H. Leonard has been visiting her son in Kankakee. Oct 27, 1925
Clay Smith is reported not doing so well. He is still in a St. Louis Hospital where he was operated on some two weeks ago. Oct 27, 1925
Mrs. Ruth Watson of Marion visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowen. Oct 27, 1925
Chester Davidson, wife and “babe” of Chicago visited his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Davidson last Sunday. This was Mrs. Davidson first trip out of the big city and she experienced the big mud holes in the Marion Road out of Creal Springs. Oct 27, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in Marion for Aunt Susan Norman who passed away in this city Sunday, October 25th. The casket bearers were grandsons of the deceased, Eugene Norman, W. E. Norman, Charles Norman, Dee Holland, George Groves and Dudley Groves. The flower bearers were great great grandchildren of the deceased, Lillian Pulley, Velva Pullet, Lorene Pulley, Gladys Owens and Bonnie Lee Groves. Mrs. Norman had 21 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren and 19 great great grandchildren at the time of her death. Oct 27, 1925
Carterville The Mack Kellars Bakery has a very beautiful Halloween window display this week. Oct 27, 1925
Fred Hampton has constructed a small restaurant on Main Street. Oct 27, 1925
Miss Flora Schweitzer accepted a position in Crags Grocery Store. Oct 27, 1925
Mrs. Hilton Ridley has been ill but is now improving. Oct 27, 1925
Mrs. John Terry is ill at her home on Virginia Avenue. Oct 27, 1925
Mrs. Frank Sizemore is ill at her home on North Division Street. Oct 27, 1925
Miss Eloise Briggeman accepted a position in the Briggeman and Hutton Grocery Store. Oct 27, 1925
Esco Phelps and Delmar Hill both of Marion were arrested Tuesday night about 12 o’clock while in the act of burglarizing the Goddard Wholesale Grocery Company’s Warerooms on Jefferson Street in Marion. The two men have been under suspicion by Marion police for some time and were shadowed by the local department Tuesday evening. Both are well known police characters in Marion. Esco Phelps had a 38 Smith and Wesson revolver. Esco Phelps was one of the men indicted for the bombing of the H. 0. Fowler Grocery Company in Herrin. He has been charged with other crimes but no evidence was ever sufficient for his conviction. Hill, known as “Sleepy” was released a few months ago from the penitentiary where he had been serving time for robbing John Mauer of Marion. The men are in the City Jail. Oct 28, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, October 27, 1925 for little Verda Mae Moore, the three-year-old daughter of Charles Burton and Della Butts Moore. The little girl passed away at the family residence 803 South Vicksburg Street Sunday afternoon, October 25th at the age of 3 years, 5 months and 21 days. Three other children survive her, Edith aged 13 years, Evelyn Ray, aged 11 years and Kathryn aged 9 years. Interment was at the Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 28, 1925
Ed Jeter of Marion purchased the Marion Bargain Store at auction on Tuesday afternoon for a consideration of $4,300. Abe Susman of Marion had owned the store. It is understood that Mr. Jeter will move the stock in his Jeter’s Clothing Store to the new location. Oct 28,1925
Tick Ridge Mrs. Frank Jackson was called to Herrin to the bedside of her grandchildren who are suffering with scarlet fever. Oct 28, 1925
John Carmichal who has been sick for the past six months is not improving at this writing. Oct 28, 1925
Charlie Motsinger is able to be up and around again. Oct 28, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Russell and sons, Gene and George, visited Cole Motsinger Sunday evening. Oct 28, 1925
Mrs. Nancy Motsinger is visiting with her granddaughter, Miss Elsie Coonts near Crab Orchard. Oct 28, 1925
Hurricane Miss Laura Frick and small brother, Dow, visited Hurricane School on Tuesday. Oct 28, 1925
Mrs. Rosea Samuel of this vicinity is moving to her new home in Carterville this week. Oct 28, 1925
Homer Crain was on the Sunday guest list of Paul S. Frick. Oct 28, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. W. Pears of this vicinity are moving to their new home in Marion this week. Oct 28, 1925
New Hope We failed to get items from this place last week on account of the deaths of Orval Harris of this place and Mrs. Sarah Baker Rushing of Progress. Several from here attended the funeral. Oct 28, 1925
Otto Harris of Danville was called here on account of the death of his nephew who died of blood poisoning. Oct 28, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Moore have moved to the Fred Parmented farm. Oct 28, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker and sons and Mr. and Mrs. George Wray attended the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Baker at Pleasant Hill Church Sunday. She died at the home of Mrs. Baker’s mother, Mrs. R. M. Damon, who was a sister of Mrs. Rushing. Oct 28, 1925
Minnie Marie, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis, living on Route Six died at the family home at 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 1925 of whooping cough, aged 10 months and 23 days. The child was born December 4, 1924. Besides the parents four other children survive, Leo aged 12, Della, aged 9, Myrtle, aged 6 and Minnie aged 4. Two children are dead. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday, October 28th. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 28, 1925
W. M. Hammel and Ira Newton who are said to live near White Ash in Williamson County were arrested at Harrisburg upon suspicion of robbery. When they were found they had a car filled with flour and auto accessories. Reports later of the robbery of the Stone Fort Mill listed the same items as missing and authorities believe the two men are responsible for the robbery. Oct 28, 1925
The jury in the trial of Creston Bastin and Jack Shoemaker for the death of Lawrence Surat on July 5th reached a verdict of fourteen years for Bastin and freed Shoemaker of the charge. Oct 28, 1925
Marriage License
Charles Erwin, Stone Fort 21
Leona Swan, Crab Orchard 19
Carl G. Roesch, Marion 37
Ethel Corgan, Marion 23
Louise Howell, Christopher 25
Helen Glassford, Christopher 18
Valentine H. Hohm, Marion 21
Carmer Alma Walker, West Frankfort 19
Harvie M. Ralls, Dongola 28
Verna King, Dongola 21 Oct 28, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon for little Beulah Irene McClain, the daughter of James Dewey and Louella Hayes McClain, who passed away at the family residence in Scottsboro on Sunday evening, October 25, 1925 at 11 p.m. The little daughter was born at Scottsboro on March 4, 1925 and at the time of her death was one year, seven months and twenty-one days of age. Her parents and one sister, Virginia May McClain aged three months survive. Services were conducted at the Holiness Church and interment was at the Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 28, 1925
Oak Grove Rev. Alfred Dunn failed to fill his regular appointment at Mt. Mariah Saturday and Sunday. Oct 28, 1925
A. V. Loless is employed on his daughter’s house, Mrs. Loren Camden, doing some repair work. Oct 28, 1925
Frank Rice purchased some apples from C. V. Loless Monday. Oct 28, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Graves of Scottsboro are the proud parents of a baby girl at their home in Scottsboro, born October 14th. Oct 28, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Brown are the proud parents of a baby girl at their home in Scottsboro born October 22nd and the fourth child in the family. Oct 28, 1925
Henry Wilson, one of the oldest and most respected citizens in Williamson Co., moved from Herrin last week to his old home in Akin. Mr. Wilson came to Herrin. in February 1896 and constructed the first house in Herrin. He built a saw mill back of this house and the mill sawed out the greater part of the dimension timber used in the first homes of Herrin. He was engaged in politics in Herrin for many years, being a member of the first town board of Herrin. Later he was elected as alderman for several terms, mayor for one term, city treasurer one term, police magistrate several years and a Justice of the Peace for seven years. His failing health caused him to retire from public office. He had a copy of the first paper published in Herrin, the Herrin News, dated January 21, 1889, which is said to be one of the few copies in existence. The first issue of the paper was devoted to the then prosperous village of Herrin and W. A. Stotlar, C. C. Dawson and brother; Pope Bros. and Poole Brothers were the heaviest advertisers. Oct 28, 1925
“Army” Robinson found a child’s chair at the Elza Cash Undertaking Parlor on Wednesday and immediately claimed it for his year-old grandson, Bobby Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Robinson. The little red chair was originally made eighty-two years ago, without any nails for Hezzie Butts and passed from his hands to the Cash family, being used by Elza and his brothers when they were youngsters. “Army” promises to take good care of it at his log cabin home at the Robinson – Furlong Park on State Highway 37. Oct 28, 1925
Vincenzo Cusamando, the infant child of Santo and Rose Cusamando was told laid to rest at the Maplewood Cemetery in Marion on Sunday afternoon. The little son passed away at the family residence 312 West White Street. It was the only child in the family and was one day old at the time of death. Oct 28, 1925
“Daddy Long Legs” has been selected as the presentation for the annual Junior Play of the Marion Township High School to be given this year on Friday, November 30th. The cast follows:
Jervis Pendleton – John Mitchell
James McBride – Alvin Robertson
Abner Parsons – Orville Alexander
Griggs – Frank Matthews
Walters – Halbert Simpson
Judge – Marjorie Leach
Miss Pritchard – Louise Allen
Mrs. Pendleton – Elizabeth Jewell
Julia Pendleton – Edna Mae Windland
Sadie McBride – Ruth Joseph
Mrs. Semple – Ethelyn Cooksey
Mrs. Lippett – Ethel Mae Newman
Sadie Kate – Mary Allen Hendrickson
Gladiola – Virginia Mcleod
Loretta – Zelma Chamness
Marie – Florence Brock
Freddie Parkins – Gilbert Bratten Oct 28, 1925
Ed Ellis, manager of the Western Telegraph Company of Marion, on Tuesday, October 20th, celebrated his 24th anniversary of service for the company. Oct 28, 1925
Herman Whiteside, known as “Kiddo,” of Marion will go on trial Monday morning in Circuit Court on a statutory charge. He is also charged with taking indecent liberties with a child. The complainants in this case are the parents of Miss Pharis, fourteen-year-old girl whom Whiteside is alleged to have attacked. Arlie O. Boswell will represent Whiteside and the special prosecutor will be Judge Rufus Neely. Oct 29, 1925
Virgil Toney, Negro laborer, was found dead apparently from natural causes in a bunk car on the Missouri Pacific tracks in Herrin Thursday morning. The dead man had been employed as an extra on the road maintenance gang. His home was in Carbondale and he is survived by a widow. Oct 29, 1925
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for William Isaac Stapleton of Marion at the home of the mother and stepfather of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Coontz of North Otis Street. Services were conducted in the afternoon at the Zion Methodist Church in Pope County, east of Ozark. Interment was at the Zion Methodist Cemetery. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, Homer Brush, Frank Murphy, Loy Murphy, Lon Clayton, Ora Jacob, Harry Harper and Earl Poe. The flower bearers were nieces of the deceased, Mrs. Grace Brown and Misses Verna Stapleton, Hester Louise Davis, Dimple Stapleton and Lou Murphy. Oct 29, 1925
Funeral services for Rebecca Jane Vick Edwards, widow of the late W. H. Edwards of Marion, were held Wednesday at the Cash Undertaking Parlors. Mrs. Edwards passed away at her home in Marion Tuesday, October 27th. Pallbearers were Snyder Vick, Jay Vick, Leo V. Cline, Phil Cline, W. T. Whittington and Sam Aikman. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Oct 29, 1925
Wednesday afternoon four young people from Johnston City came to the county seat and after securing the proper credentials sought out the Methodist parsonage and Dr J. W. Cummins married the two couples with one ceremony. Charles W. Perkins and Miss Rose Hooper became husband and wife and Newt Milstead and Miss Ouel Sprull “became one? The young men are coal miners and will make their homes in Johnston City. Oct 29, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday for Mamie Marie Davis, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Davis of Scottsboro. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 29, 1925
Estel (Spot) Hardcastel (Hardcasle?) of Herrin is charged with resisting a Herrin officer. On October 16th while Constable Frank Roberts of Herrin was reading a warrant to Hard Castle for his arrest on a charge of stealing clothes, Hardcastle opened fire on Roberts and Woods, a Hen–in barber who had the warrant issued, and seriously injured them Roberts was shot through the shoulder and Woods was shot in the leg, Hardcastel escaped and was not found until Wednesday afternoon when he was arrested in Harrisburg in company with Columbus West of DuQuoin, formerly of Herrin. West is a well-known police character and at the time of his arrest was charged with stealing an automobile. Hardcastel was returned to Herrin Wednesday. Oct 29, 1925
Rachel Odum Wilburn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey Odum, was born December 27, 1829 at Marion, Ill. and departed this life October 17, 1925 aged 95 years, 9 months and 20 days. She was married February 28, 1848 to Van R. West who preceded her in death 56 years ago. To this union eleven children were born, Mrs. Harriet Short of Bush, Mrs. Sarah Johnson and Mrs. Frances Sheriff of DuQuoin, Mrs. Elnora Lewis and Mrs. Rachel Duniopa of Grafton, Henry of Sheller and Rosa at home, three dying in infancy and J. R. West of DuQuoin passing away a few months ago. She was united in marriage in 1878 to Miles W. Wilburn who passed away September 14, 1907. Funeral services were held at Paradise Church Sunday, October 18th. Oct 29, 1925
R. E. Jacobs of 206 East Mitchell Street, Marion, was rushed to the Herrin Hospital Thursday after being overcome by monoxide gas while assisting the loading of a Caterpillar tractor at the Pyramid Coal Company strip mine near Moake Crossing. The gas had a sever effect partly due to Mr. Jacobs having previously suffered from gas while with the 36th division in France during the War. He was greatly improved Friday morning. Oct 30, 1925
Mrs. Loy Hill of Parish Park Place left for Carterville Friday where she was called on account of the sudden death of her nephew, Russell Baker, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Baker. Russell had been sick a short time with influenza and it is thought that it settled in his throat. Oct 30, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. William Rendleman are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born October 21st at their home, 604 South Van Buren Street. The little Miss has been named Betty Lavone. The mother was formerly Miss Clarice Grissom. Oct 30,1925
Creal Springs Mrs. W. E. Bate of Carbondale came Tuesday for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Roberts of the County Line vicinity. Oct 30, 1925
George Beal recently completed a first-class potato storage building all fixed up with bins, tier upon tier with convenient passage ways and all heated with stoves that maintains uniform temperature. He is caring for the neighbors’ potatoes at a small fee. Oct 30, 1925
Elder George Smothers went to Tunnel Hill Wednesday where he will preach Wednesday and Thursday evening at the Baptist Church. Oct 30, 1925
Mouser Miss Flo Stephens spent Sunday with Mrs. Otis Kelley and attended the Third Baptist Church. Oct 30, 1925
Mrs. Mouser is suffering with a broken leg caused by a fall. Oct 30, 1925
Alvin Stephens left Tuesday for Florida where he will work at the carpenter’s trade this winter. Oct 30, 1925
Quite a crowd attended the charivari at the home of Herman Chamness last Thursday night. Oct 30, 1925
Crab Orchard Sam Motsinger and Walter Mefield are hauling logs from Marion to the new railroad camp just east of the Saline County line. Oct 30, 1925
Misses Jane and Lizzy Barter of Spring Grove, Ms. Odum Shum and Mrs. James Firash attended the Sunday school convention at Carterville Friday. Oct 30,1925
A wedding was solemnized here Saturday night between Miss Lenora Swan and Charles Erwin. Rev. Lyman Davis conducted the ceremony that made them man and wife. Oct 30, 1925
Regan Little Dorothy Fay, daughter of Berlin and Orpha (Lawrence) Bundren, born July 30, 1922, died at the home of her parents about five o’clock October 24, 1925 at the age of three years, two months and twenty-five days. The little child was stricken with typhoid fever almost three weeks ago and in spite of all that medical aid and loving hands could do, she passed away. She is survived by her parents, one sister, Lorene, one brother, Ralph Lawrence, besides an infant brother and sister born just three days before her death. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday. Oct 30, 1925
Shelton There will be a pie supper at the Parks’ school Thursday, October 29th. Irvin Nolen is teacher of this school. Oct 30, 1925
Loren Nilen has a large boil on his arm and is unable to work at his position on the railroad. Oct 30, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Burl Ogden visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Hankins Sunday. Oct 30, 1925
Waggoner Brothers, who opened their first Marion store at 204 North Market Street in August 1923, opened another at 209 West Main Street on Saturday. The Waggoner Brothers with Albert Waggoner having general supervision own the stores. Earl J. Waggoner has charge of the firm’s warehouse and with the distribution of merchandise. Marion store No. 1 will be in charge of Ralph Ross who has been with it for quite awhile and Wilmer Cagle will manage the new store now termed their Marion No. 2. The company operates three stores at Centralia, two at Marion, one at DuQuoin and one at Salem. Oct 31, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reed of South Carbon Street are parents of an eight-pound baby who arrived Friday afternoon. Oct 31, 1925
Dr. A. E. Prince, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Marion will begin the fifth year of his pastorate here tomorrow. Oct 31, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pate are announcing the arrival of an eight-pound baby girl at their home on 907 East Reeves Street, October 30, 1925. She is the fourth child in the family and has not been named yet. Oct 31, 1925
November
Charles E. Hinckle, the carpenter who formerly resided at 1006 North Court Street is now in Florida with his family. Nov 2, 1925
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at the family residence for Betty Lou Phillips, the year-old baby of George and Lillian Eston Phillips of Carterville. Interment occurred at the Oakwood Cemetery. The little baby was born in Carterville on October 27, 1924 and besides the parents is survived by a brother, George, Jr. The baby died Tuesday afternoon from convulsions. It is thought that the little girl got hold of a grain of popcorn and tried to eat it. When the mother heard the child gasping for breath, she picked the baby up and ran to the home of Mrs. Cleve Auron where a physician resided. The child passed away a few minutes later. Nov 2, 1925
The case of the People vs. Herman (Kiddo) Whiteside charged with a statutory offense in Circuit Court was again postponed by City Judge R.R. Fowler. Nov 2, 1925
Carterville Cyrus Moore has purchased the Hank Phillip’s farm Northwest of this city. Nov 3, 1925
Mrs. John Terry who has been ill the past week at her home on Virginia Avenue is improving. Nov 3, 1925
Mrs. Frank Sizemore, who has been ill the past week at her home on North Division Street, is improving. Nov 3, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. William Purnell and daughter, Miss Carmen Purnell, motored to Troy, Ill. to visit their son who is teaching there. Nov 3, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. William Gartner are the proud parents of a little son born Sunday. This is the ninth child and is named Hubert Adolph. Nov 3, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butts are the proud parents of a baby girl born Tuesday. This is the first child and will be known as Wanda Lou. Mrs. Butts was formerly Miss Ethel Beasley. The mother is doing nicely, but the baby has been ill the past week. Nov 3, 1925
Those attending band practice at Johnston City Monday evening were John Rowatt, Carl Wallace, Clay Musgraves, Loren Hindman, Walter Tregoning, Justin Coleman and Mr. Ostringter. Nov 3, 1925
Mildred Terry, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Terry who has been ill the past week on Virginia Avenue is able to attend school. Nov 3, 1925
City Judge R. R. Fowler sitting on the Circuit Court bench over-ruled the motion for a new trial for Abe Priddy of Herrin, made by Attorney John Fowler. Nov 3, 1925
Mrs. Julia Coleman Kelley and Mrs. Minnie Lilley Copeland were in Carterville Sunday in attendance at the funeral of Russell Baker, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva and Pearl Damron Baker, who passed away following a sickness of one week with the flu and pneumonia. The lad was a very bright boy and much loved by everyone. He was a grandson of Riley and Prudence Fly Damron. Nov 3, 1925
By order and decree of the Williamson Co. Court on the Petition of the undersigned, J.M. Stevens, Guardian of Paula G. Anderson, an incompetent person, for leave to sell the Real Estate of said incompetent person at the November Term A.D. 1925. Nov 3, 1925
Edward Stansberry, colored, of Marion passed away at his home, 1207 South liberty Street, in Marion Monday evening, November 2, 1925 at 10:45 a.m. following an extended illness. The deceased was born in Nelson County, Kentucky about seventy-nine years ago and was reared in that community. He was first married to Mrs. Josie Smith and seven children were born to that union, four now living, namely, Mrs. Josie Smith of Carrier Mills, Mrs. Eliza Chavis of Mr. Vernon, Mrs. Mary Clark of Decatur and Steve Sansberry of Shawneetown. The family moved to Illinois about forty years ago and after living there a few years his wife passed away. He then moved to Marion and in 1906 united in marriage to Mrs. Millie Clark. Besides his wife and children, the deceased is survived by one brother, Steven Sansberry of Charleston, Kentucky. Funeral services to be conducted at the A.M.E. Church and interment will be at the Maplewood Cemetery. Nov 3, 1925
The Championship Football team of Southern Illinois from 1900 to 1904 was located in Marion and Fred Dunaway manager of the B. B. Tea Room of this city has a picture of this team. Two of the players are dead and the other players are now scattered all over the United States. Those on the team were:
Snyder Vick, Johnston City
Fred Peebles, deceased
Wetchel Porton, deceased
Ernest Eubanks, East St. Louis
John Holland, Marion
Tom Smith, Herrin
Charles Waters, St. Louis, Mo
Rolla Townsend, Oklahoma
Allen Kilbreth, Herrin
Fred Dunaway, Marion
Fred Campbell, Chicago
John Goddard, Marion
Roy Aikman, New Port News
The mascot of the team was Fred Washburn. Nov 3, 1925
Virgil Kelley of Hudgens passed away at the family residence in that town on Tuesday evening, November 3, 1925 at 9:15 p.m. following a short illness. The young man was born in Hudgens on June 29, 1909 and at the time of his death was 16 years, 4 months and 4 days of age. He was the son of W. E. and Alice (Dunn) Kelley and is survived by one brother, Carol, two sisters, Bessie and Ruthey and one half-brother, Everett. Funeral services were conducted from the family residence at Hudgens Wednesday and interment occurred in the cemetery at Hudgens. Nov 4, 1925
Sheriff Galligan selected well known citizens of Marion for jury service Wednesday when it was necessary to summons a special venire of eight men for the petit jury in Circuit Court. Those that were summoned and excused were W. T. Whittington of the Whittington Drug Company, Ernest Parks of Parks’ Pharmacy and Charles Moore, a painter. Those who were not excused were C. W. Hay, shoe dealer, Benjamin F. Owen, miner and Lloyd Ford, barber. Cases on the docket for Wednesday were the People vs. Clifford Daniels of Herrin charged stealing a Ford from Davis Brothers at Herrin on July 24, 1925. Nov 4, 1925
Lloyd Knight, 20, and Miss Mildred Goodall, 20, both of Marion were united in marriage Monday evening at eight o’clock at the office of Justice of the Peace C. M. Parks. Nov 4, 1925
Miss Edith Ward of Marion and Dayton Fox of Harrisburg were united in marriage Tuesday night at Nashville, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. HarrySurat of Mt. Vernon, who witnessed the ceremony, accompanied them to Nashville Tuesday night. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ward. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fox of Harrisburg. He is employed by the Egyptian Transporting System on their bus lines operating out of Marion. The couple will make their home in the apartments at the residence of Attorney George B. White At 600 North Market Street. Nov 4, 1925
A number the members of the Second Baptist Church of Marion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Giles Halterman, five miles southwest of town Monday evening and gave them a surprise shower. The family is leaving for Carbondale where they will make their future home. Nov 4, 1925
Arnold View Freeman Arnold is placing a tin roof on his new barn. Nov 4,1925
Alice Parks called on Dr. H. L. Patterson, dentist in Creal Springs, last Tuesday when she has a tooth extracted. Nov 4, 1925
Elza Davis was at the residence of H. L. Motsinger last Monday on business. Nov 4, 1925
Hurricane Miss Hallie Crain who has been the guest of her sister in Marion the past week returned to her home here Sunday morning. Nov 4, 1925
Miss Beulah Chamness, the Hurricane school teacher, spent the weekend visiting home folks near Creal Springs. Nov 4, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Samuel of Carterville are moving on the C.O. Samuel property this week. Nov 4, 1925
Those who attended the Halloween party at Hurricane school Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Albert James and daughter June, Mrs. James Moores and son, Leon, Mrs. Sylvester Barwick and sons Carl and Robert and Mrs. Elizabeth Craig. Nov 4, 1925
Roscoe Johns, rural mail carrier on rote six out of Marion, had a new wagon made for use on his route recently. Included in the wagon is a door that locks, so that the wagon can be locked. Just as Johns started home someone slipped up and released the lock on the door of his wagon. Upon arriving at home Johns tried to get out of his new wagon, but he found he was locked in a cell. He called his wife, who thought he was just letting her know he was home and only sent back a cheery “Hello.” Finally, Johns crawled out of the small window in the front of the new wagon. Nov 4, 1925
Charles Birger of Harrisburg a former resident of Williamson County is in a serious condition due to an auto accident occurring Sunday evening on the Marion-Harrisburg state highway near Harrisburg. The accident occurred when Mr. and Mrs. John Gassaway and two children, with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cullen and Miss Charlene Cullen, all of Harrisburg were returning from Marion in a large Buick car. Enroute home they came suddenly upon a car directly in their path with no lights and abandoned. Miss Cullin was driving the Buick and in order to avoid hitting the abandoned car she turned to the left and collided with the Birger car injuring all parties. Nov 4, 1925
Tick Ridge W. H. Motsinger and James Edward are in the butcher business now. Nov 4, 1925
Dr. C. A. Cox and family visited with Harry Etherton and family Wednesday night. Nov 4, 1925
Will Hawkins of Clatterville was in these parts Friday buying hogs and cattle. Nov 4, 1925
Misses Gladys and Mary Walker attended a Halloween party in Marion Saturday night. Nov 4, 1925
Lenn McDonald who has been working at Marion is spending two weeks vacation gathering corn on his farm. Nov 4, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Will Lathom of New Denison are planning to spend the winter in Elgin with their children. Nov 4, 1925
Miss Helen Wiley, daughter of Mrs. Effie Wiley who resided on East College Street in Marion for many years and a niece of Mrs. W. W. Duncan and Mrs. W. H. Warder, became the bride of Russel Morrison on Wednesday, October 28, at the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago. The bride left Marion about five years ago and has been residing in Chicago where she has worked in a bookstore and served as pianist in many places. The couple will reside in San Francisco. Nov 4, 1925
John H. Farris, democratic justice of the peace in East Marion Township and residing at 602 South Mechanic Street passed away Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held on Friday with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Although at one time Mr. Farris was considered a wealthy man of the county, he died owning but three or four small pieces of property in Marion, but with the satisfaction that his moneys had been used to benefit a score or more local citizens, all of whom had made good. He was at one time the guardian for George C. Campbell who did everything possible for Mr. Farris in his declining years. Mr. Farris owned a large tract of land near the present site of Carterville, which he turned into lots and now is “Farris Addition” to the city of Carterville. A farm that he owned near Crab Orchard was sold also. Fifteen boys and girls have been given an education by Mr. Farris, besides three sons by his first marriage who preceded their father in death. The deceased was born in Mulberry County, Kentucky on April 14, 1852 and was 73 years, 7 months and 20 days. With his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayborn W. and Liza J. (Groves) Farris, he moved to Williamson County when a youth and attended schools in this county. He was a lover of school and believed in education from the time he started in the first grade until he graduated from the old Crab Orchard Academy. On April 19, 1874 Mr. Farris was married to Nancy J. Campbell and three children were born to them, Isaac W. Farris, John A. Farris and Eli Farris. He was later married to Winnia A. Tibbs who preceded him in death by several years. Nov 5, 1925
Spillertown Mrs. Maria Stilley went to Marion to stay a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Phelps. Mrs. Phelps daughter, Elizabeth, was to have her tonsils removed on Thursday. Nov 5, 1925
Fred Ellis is moving the house, which he recently purchased from Roy Hawkins to a vacant lot where he will furnish it for a home. Nov 5, 1925
Pittsburg George Everett has been suffering for some time with his hand and had three of his fingers and part of his hand amputated this week. He is recovering nicely. Nov 5, 1925
Mrs. Phillip Schmitt received a letter from her son Ernest who is in Florida. He likes the place and doesn’t plan to return until Spring. Nov 5, 1925
Miss Ada Owens is going to Springfield where she will spend the winter with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Carnie Owens. Nov 5, 1925
Miss Gladys Lee and Harnie Harris of Johnston city motored to Royalton Saturday night and on Sunday Miss Lee took dinner with Mr. Harris’ mother. Nov 5, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Arlond and children, Marion, Ernest, Tony and Clarence called on her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Boylis and ate dinner Sunday. Nov 5, 1925
Pigeon Creek Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ontstatt and son Hartwell and Samuel Onstatt attended the public sale of Wayne Groves at Mouser on Saturday. Nov 5,1925
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Chamness visited the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCree Wednesday afternoon. Nov 5, 1925
Crab Orchard M. H. Coonts who recently had his foot injured in the mine at Paulton is out again. Nov 5, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Gilpin spent Sunday afternoon with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Farris. Nov 5, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Armond Ozment of Elgin, Ill. visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Radford this week. Nov 5, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Vernell Gulledge of West Chestnut Street are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine nine-pound daughter at their home, November 4th. The little Miss is the second daughter in the family and will be known as Mariann. Mr. Gulledge is employed t the Roxanna Petroleum Station on West Main Street. Nov 6, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Davis are the proud parents of a fine baby girl at their home on North Granite Street who arrived November 5, 1925. Nov 6, 1925
Paulton Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Cloud have a baby girl born Wednesday, November 4, 1925. This is the fourth child in the family. Nov 6, 1925
Creal Springs Mrs. Sarah Chester is on a lengthy stay with her daughter, Mrs. Joe Lay in Carbondale. Nov 6, 1925
Fred Kreutzer of the city bakery went to Paducah Tuesday to see his daughter, Mrs. WILL Freeman who is quite sick. Nov 6, 1925
Mrs. A. Dungy (Dungey?), Carl Sutt and wife motored to Anna Wednesday to visit a son who is reported in a critical condition in the state hospital. Nov 6, 1925
Mrs. N. J. S. Barger passed away Tuesday at her home in New Burnside at the age of 81 years. The following children, Harry and Alexander Barger of Washington, D.C., Mrs. George Lauderdale of New Burnside and Mrs. A. Glass of Creal Springs, survive her. She was a fine Christian lady and a member of Old Home Presbyterian Church in Pope County. Funeral and burial was held at the same church on Thursday. Nov 6, 1925
James Norris, the four-year-old son of Davis and Martha (Saddler) Norris passed away at the family residence, Marion Route 6, Friday evening, November 6, 1925 at 10:30 p.m. The little son was born at the home on Route Six on July 4, 1921 and was 4 years, 3 months and 2 days of age at the time of death. His parents and four brothers, Howard Norris, Charles Norris, William Norris and Raymond Norris and one sister Minnie Norris, survive him. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 7th and interment was at the Maplewood Cemetery. Nov 7, 1925
While fixing a tire on his car, a piece of iron struck Lee Rogers in the right eye injuring him considerably. Nov 7, 1925
The five room bungalow of Veto Mancuso of 405 North Vicksburg Street was destroyed by fire Saturday evening about nine o’clock. It was impossible to save the building. Fire Chief Swain said that additional help was needed to operate the new fire truck. The lack of help caused the delay of several minutes before the water was turned on the fire. Nov 7, 1925
Mrs. Ellen Burkhart of 906 North Market Street was very pleasantly surprised Sunday, November 8th by her children in honor of her 75th birthday anniversary. Mesdames L. A. Colp and P. B. Johnson, Mrs. Burkhart’s daughters, were the hostesses at the celebration. Nov 9, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Farmer of 700 North Logan Street are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby boy at their home born November 5, 1925 and the second child in the family. He has a brother named Charles Roy. Nov 9, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. C. Hillis Rigor of Marion Route 2 are the proud parents of a daughter at their home born November 1, 1925 and the first child in the family. The little Miss has been named Betty May. The mother was formerly Miss Caroline McCullock.
Frank Ott committed suicide in the barn of his home in Johnston City Friday afternoon by slashing his throat with a razor. The deceased had been out of the mines for a few days due to injuries sustained when he fell while coming out of the shaft of the mine and bruised and cut himself considerably. He had been ill for the past six or eight months and was unable to work steady at the mines during that time. The cause of his act is attributed to despondency over ill health and no work. He was 50 years and 2 days of age and is survived by a widow and two daughters. Nov 7, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Farmer are the happy parents of a baby boy born November 3, 1925. The little lad has been named Morris Dean. Nov 7, 1925
A surprise dinner was given Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mitchell’s tenth wedding anniversary at their home on South Future Street. Nov 7, 1925
Nellie Jean Beasley, the infant daughter of George W. and Winnie (Parks) Beasley, passed away at the family residence at Crab Orchard on Monday evening, November 9, 1925 at 11 p.m. The little daughter lived only a few hours after birth. Besides the parent’s one sister, Gladys Beasley and two brothers, Channing Beasley and Russell Beasley, survive her Services were held Tuesday at the family residence. Burial was at the Travelstead Cemetery near Crab Orchard. Nov 7, 1925
The deacons to be ordained Tuesday night at the First Baptist Church are Roscoe Bradbury, J. R. Howard, Ray Cagle, Elmer Gore and Z. F Foster. Nov10, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Abney are the proud parents of a son born November 7, 1925 at their home on 1213 West Main Street. The mother was formerly Miss Opel Cox. Nov10, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mitchell of 500 West Goodall Street are announcing the arrival of a baby boy at their home on November 7th. Nov10, 1925
Mr. and Ms. Cletus Curley of Spillertown are announcing the arrival of a fine baby girl born November 8, 1925 and the first child in the family. The little Miss will be known as Betty June. Nov10, 1925
On his second day of employment at the Stiritz Mine at Johnston City, Glenn Goddard was injured when a ten-foot prop fell across his foot bursting open his big toe and breaking the bone. The accident occurred last Tuesday. He drove his car home where he received surgical attention but the toe is badly swollen and infection is feared. Nov10, 1925
Henry G. Morgan, Guardian of Chester Forest Bradley, minor heir of Mamie Bradley, deceased, filed petition for leave to sell the Real Estate of said deceased at the November Term, 1925. Nov 10, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Chancey Nation of 726 North Harper Street are announcing the arrival of a fine daughter at their home November 10, 1925 who will be known as Wilma Ferne. Nov 10, 1925
Don Cecil and Jimmie Baraath and Frank Glass were in an accident Saturday afternoon while coming back from Crab Orchard. Their car was struck by a machine driven by a foreigner who was apparently drunk. Nov10, 1925
About noon Tuesday D. Oscar Thompson of Cambria put a revolver to his head and killed himself. According to testimony of Thompson’s wife at the inquest, he had been sick and worried for some time over his inability to get work at the mines and to get business for the little store they operated in Cambria. Mr. Thompson was 52 years of age and had been married three times. His father still lives near Crab Orchard. While a young man he was united in marriage with Miss Bertie Lewis and four children who survive, were born to that union. After her death he married Amanda Lee Thompson from whom he later separated and then married Louell Thompson with whom he was living at the time of his death. The children are Mrs. Virgil (Maude) Pulley of Pittsburg, Mrs. Trecil Rosenbush of West Frankfort, Will Thompson of Kansas City and another married daughter named Pauline. His brothers are Ben, Joe, George and John Thompson. Sherman and Otto Thompson are half-brothers. Mrs. Mary Norman is a sister. The deceased was a member of the U.M.W. of A. and also operated a small market and grocery. Nov 11, 1925
Mrs. Florence Dougherty and two small children and Mrs. Tennie Reed were robbed of their homes and most of their clothing by the fire, which destroyed the Burnett Building early Wednesday morning. They found refuge in the parsonage of the First Baptist Church. Nov 11, 1925
Charles F. Hamilton, Jr. was married to Miss Emily Wittmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wittmer of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Hamilton, Sr. of 507 South Market Street and is associated with his father in the mining business. He met his bride while in college. Nov 11, 1925
Angelville Lusco Parks butchered a hog Monday. Nov 11, 1925
George Parks purchased some corn from Pierce Rickey Tuesday. Nov 11, 1925
Mrs. Lee Odum and granddaughter, Vera Blackburn, visited Fitz Odum Wednesday evening. Nov 11, 1925
Arthur Parks is on the sick list. Nov 11, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Peebles have moved to the Birkett place. Nov 11, 1925
Monroe Bateman died at his home at Carterville at seven o’clock Thursday morning. He had been a butcher in Carterville for 25 years. He was the father of Mrs. F. Baker of North Lear Street and the brother of Mrs. R. R. Smith of South Carbon Street. Nov 12, 1925
New Hope Mr. and Mrs. John Collins are the proud parents of an eight-pound baby boy who arrived at their home in New Hope on Sunday, November 8th. Nov 12, 1925
Wade Baker the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker is still out of school on account of illness caused form getting a tooth lodged in the upper part of his lung. Nov 12, 1925
Martin V. Day one of Creal springs beloved veterans of the war between the North and South, passed away at his home in Creal Springs about 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the age of 80 years. Funeral services will be Sunday at the First Baptist Church. The Masonic order will take part in the services. Nov 13, 1925
John Elrod, brother of Mrs. Nannie Skaggs and Miss Sarah Elrod of South Court Street, was stricken with paralysis several days ago and is in critical condition. Mr. Elrod came here from Montana and has been visiting with his sisters. Nov 13, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Absher, living on the east hard road, one-fourth mile west of the Williamson and Saline County line on land homesteaded from the government by his father, Harlan Absher, on Thursday, November 12, celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary amidst a large gathering of relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Absher were married November 12, 1865, shortly after the close of the Civil War in which Mr. Absher served for three years, accompanying General Sherman on his march to the sea. They have spent all of their 60 years of wedded life on the farm where they now live and there reared a large family of which five children are still living. Mr. Absher is 83 years old and Mrs. Absher is 82, both spry and in good health. The five children of Mr. and Mrs. Absher who are now living are, J. C. Absher who lives on the old farm near his parents’ home, Mrs. A. M. Garrison and Mrs. D. M. Garrison of Marion, Mrs. J. H. Smothers of near Paulton and Mrs. Ezra Davis who lives just across the Williamson County line in Saline County. Those attending the anniversary dinner on Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Absher, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Absher, brothers of J. W. Absher, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Absher, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Garrison, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Garrison, Mrs. Ezra Garrison, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Dungey and son James Oral, Mrs. H. C. Garrison and daughters, Mary and Rosaline, Mrs. Oral L. Garrison of Springfield, Mrs. Troy Blue and daughter Iris Lee, Mrs. Charles Smothers of Carterville and Ray Garrison. Nov 13, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Dumas are announcing the arrival of a ten and one quarter pound boy at their home at 802 East Carter Street on November 12th. Nov 13, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith of South Mechanic Street are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born November 12, 1925 and the second child and second boy in the family. The father is employed at the Bracy Supply Company. Nov 13, 1925
John Elrod of Hancock County, Kentucky passed away at the home of his sisters, Mrs. Sarah Fly and Mrs. Nanie Skaggs, 500 South Court Street on Friday evening, November 13, 1925 at 12:30 p.m. after a short illness. The deceased was born in Kentucky on April 14, 1853 and at the time of his death was 72 years and 7 months of age. He was the son of Rowan and Martha (Davis) Elrod and on October 25, 1877 united in marriage to Miss Nancy A. Watson of Kentucky. At the death of his wife he resided alone in Kentucky until five and a half months ago when he moved to Illinois and resided with his sisters. Mr. Elrod enlisted with the Shell Knob Baptist Church in Kentucky early in life and was a devout Christian. One brother, Walter Elrod of Kentucky and four sisters, Mrs. Martha Colyer and Mrs. Orlinda Henderson both of Kentucky and Mrs. Fly and Mrs. Skaggs of Marion, survive him. Funeral services will be held at the family residence on South Court Street Sunday, November 15th and the body will be shipped to Summerset, Kentucky for interment. Nov 14, 1925
Stonefort George Barker and family of this place have moved to Marion. Nov 14, 1925
George Sittigs and family of near here moved to Harrisburg Monday. Nov 14, 1925
Thomas McCabe was returning from Carrier Mills Monday evening when an automobile ran in to his wagon. He escaped injury but his wagon was wrecked. Nov 14, 1925
Creal Springs There almost was another wedding in the old town last week. The groom-to-be, the bride-to-be, the minister and guest, yes and the license were all present, but the bride-to-be went on “strike” and when a “strike” is called that stops the whole program. The guests, the minister and the groom-to-have-been were all disappointed and to this date its all held in abeyance. Say, Mariah, if it eventually materializes, we’ll try to let you know. Nov 14, 1925
W. S. Brim, M. V. Day, Mrs. John Hutchinson, Sam White and Mrs. W. S. Rainbolt are all still quite seriously ill. Nov 14, 1925
Ralph Jordon is off to St. Louis seeking a job and will likely be away several weeks. Nov 14, 1925
Ernest Barnswell, Grade School Principal in Johnston City spent Armistice Day in the home of his uncle, Rev. D. H. Barnwell in Creal Springs. Nov 14, 1925
Mrs. Elizabeth Deming wrote to her friends here from her new home in St. Cloud, Fla. that she is well and living with the flowers, oranges, sunshine and enjoying the comforts of the climate mingled with her newly made friends immensely. She does not think of returning to Creal Springs to live. Nov 14, 1925
A brother-in-law of Mrs. Jesse Cobb of this city, Green Barger, died Wednesday near Golconda with funeral and burial on Thursday. Nov 14, 1925
Crab Orchard Aunt Franes Davis has been spending a few days with her daughter, Ms. Neely Boner. Nov 14, 1925
Otto Corder is building a new barn. The improvements in our town are still going on and everyone is trying to boost. Nov 14, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Brush recently of Clatterville have moved to an apartment at the N. W. Norman residence. Nov 14, 1925
A jury in Federal Court in East St. Louis Friday evening found Abraham Hicks, Police Magistrate of Hen–in and Sam Childress of Herrin guilty of impersonating a Federal Officer. Hicks and Childress were charged with impersonating a federal officer on the night of February 9, 1924 during the reign of S. Glenn Young, Ku Klux Klan Raider of Herrin. Nov 14, 1925
Regan Joe Hardin of near Glendale died at the home of his son-in-law, R. L. Ross Sunday night. His body was returned to Glendale for burial. Nov 14, 1925
Mr. Gardner who is employed on the new railroad construction has moved into the property of A. J. Odom. Nov 14, 1925
Miss Christina Barth is leaving next week for Los Angeles, California to make her home A farewell party by the operators and clerks of the Illinois Southern Telephone Co. office in Marion gave her a farewell party at the home of Mrs. J. C. Pulley, chief operator. Nov 14, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bratton of 1009 West Cherry Street are the proud parents of a fine baby boy who arrived at their home November 12, 1925. The little one will be known as Lloyd Olen. Nov 16, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. James Roberts of Southern Township are the parents of a fine daughter at their home born on November 12th. Nov 16, 1925
Sheriff George Galligan and his deputies raided the Short Filling Station located at the intersection of the Herrin Road with the State Route 37 between Marion and Johnston City. Bailey Short was found with wine in his possession. He filed a $2,500 bond. Deputies Randall Parks, Ed Ferges and Adron Smith raided the home of Milo Drew, north of Johnston City on the West Frankfort-Johnston City Road and captured two pins of alleged white mule. Drew conducted a small store and lunchroom. Nov 16, 1925
Justice of the Peace Arthur Gibbons at his office in Harrisburg united Miss Gladys Owens of Marion and Elmer Edmonds of Pittsburg in marriage Thursday November 12th at 2:00 o’clock. Mrs. Edmonds is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Owens of East Jefferson Street, Marion. Mr. Edmonds is the son of Nathan Edmonds of Pittsburg and works in the mines. Elsie Foster and Arthur Otey attended the couple. Nov 16, 1925
Herman Mozley of Crab Orchard killed himself with a shotgun early Monday morning November 16th while in bed in his home. According to evidence submitted at the Coroner’s Inquest Monday morning, Mr. Mozley had been drinking since Saturday morning and on Monday morning sent his eight-year-old son to the store to purchase five shotgun shells. When the son returned with the shells the father asked that all the family be called in the room, but the older daughter, fearing that her father wanted to kill all the family, would not let her mother go into the room. Mr. Mozley loaded his shotgun, and his son asked him “Daddy, are you going to shoot yourself’ and re replied “–Yes.” He laid the gun on the bed, placing the barrel over his heart and pulled the trigger, killing him instantly. His eight-year-old son, Frank Mozley and his nine-year-old daughter, Evolene Mozley witnessed the suicide. Charges are pending against him in Circuit Court for driving a car while intoxicated and for malfeasance of office. The suit was filed by the Egyptian Transportation Company while Mr. Mozley was a Deputy Sheriff. Another charge of driving a car while intoxicated was in the sheriff’s office with warrants to be served. This charge was filed by the E. Lewis Motor Sales Company in the result of an auto collision. His wife and three children, Helen, Frank and Evolene Mozley, survive him. The deceased was born on March 13, 1892 and at the time of his death was 33 years, 8 months and 3 days of age. He was married to Pearl Odum on September 13, 1912 and to this union four children were born, one dying in infancy. Funeral services will be conducted at the Crab Orchard Church Tuesday. Interment will be at the Pulley Cemetery near Crab Orchard. Nov 16, 1925
Elmon Dempsey of 1004 West Aikman Street died at 7:15 Sunday evening from injuries sustained while working as a maintenance section man on the Missouri Pacific Rail Road. The deceased was a miner until it shut down and he then found employment on the railroad. The young man was born December 12 1903 and was 21 years, 10 months and 14 days old. He was born in Johnson County, coming to Marion about 15 years ago with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dempsey. He was married about four years ago to Miss Edna Climber of near Golconda and the widow with one child Elmon, Jr. survives. He leaves his parents and two brothers, Raymond and Cleamon Dempsey. The deceased was educated in the schools of Marion. While not a member of a church he professed Christianity during his illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the Warder Street Baptist Church. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery. Nov 16, 1925
Mrs. Sarah Minnie Baysinger, wife of Andrew J. Baysinger, passed away at the family residence three miles south of Marion Sunday evening November 15, 1925 at 7:55 p.m. following an extended illness. The deceased was born in Williamson County on June 4, 1868 and at the time of her death was 57 years, 5 months and 11 days of age. She was the daughter of Adam and Carolina (Culbreth) McInturff and was educated in the public schools of this county. She was united in marriage to Andrew J. Baysinger on November 15, 1885 and to this union four children were born, one dying in infancy and three, Lee Baysinger, Kirby Baysinger and Mrs. Louise Collier surviving their mother residing on Marion Route 4. Funeral services Tuesday afternoon with interment in Shiloh Cemetery. Nov 16, 1925
Miss Vivian Shirley of Pittsburg and Max Laird of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, both formerly of Marion, were married at five o’clock Sunday evening at the Christian Church parsonage. The couple was attended by Miss Genevieve Tidwell and Dolph Stanley. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Shirley of Pittsburg. Miss Shirley taught school one year at the Jefferson building in Marion and the following year she taught in the Pittsburg schools. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Laird of Elmira New York. It was when he was a student at the Purdue University spending his vacation in Marion with his parents while Dr. Laird was pastor of the Christian Church here, that he met Miss Shirley. Upon finishing college work last year Mr. Laird went to Eaton Rapids, Michigan where he is city engineer. Nov 16, 1925
Pittsburg A double birthday dinner was given last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Charles Arnold for her father’s 77th birthday and her brother, Eanos Boyd’s 31st birthday. Nov 16, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dupree are the proud parents of a baby girl who arrived last week. This is the second child in the family. Nov 16, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cown have purchased a new Ford. Nov 16, 1925
Dominick Allasse, the year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Allasse passed away at the family residence, 603 North Garfield Street on Tuesday morning, November 17, 1925 following a short illness. The boy was the eighth child of the family and has four brothers who are living and one sister. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the home and interment occurred at the Maplewood Cemetery. The boy was born in Marion on March 18, 1924 and at the time of his death was 1 year, 7 months and 19 days of age. Nov 17, 1925
Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Church for David Oscar Thompson, Cambria miner and merchant who killed himself November 10th. The deceased was born two mils northwest of Crab Orchard on February 24, 1872 and was the son of S. D. and Martha Thompson. He lived on the farm until the age of 18 when he was married to Lou Bertie Lewis, the daughter of Washington and Sarah Lewis. To this union was born William D., Maude L., Irene M. and Pauline Thompson. Mrs. Thompson died March 9, 1910 and Mr. Thompson later married Mrs. Amanda Lee from whom he was divorced in 1922. He was married a third time to Lovell Pulley who survives him. During his life Mr. Thompson was a farmer, a miner, hardware merchant and at the time of his death was engaged in the grocery business. Despondency over business and personal matters was cited as the cause of his taking his life at the age of 53 years, 8 months and 16 days. He is survived by the widow, his son William D.of Kansas City, Mo., his daughters, Mrs. Verner Pulley of Pittsburg, Mrs. Charles Radenburs and Mrs. Harry Hirseberg of Topeka, Kansas, one sister, Mrs. James M. Norman of Crab Orchard and his brothers, Joseph T., Samuel T. and George L. of Steubenville, Ohio, James V. of Faribault, Minn., Benjamin H., Sherman and Otis of Marion. Nov 17, 1925
Birdwell Fred Choate and others from Marion and adjoining towns were in these parts Wednesday giving the rabbits and birds an alarm. Nov 17, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Butts and son Junior visited her parents’ Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Burton and family Wednesday. Nov 17, 1925
Joe Lollis is erecting a poultry barn house for Mrs. A. W. Hundley. Nov 17, 1925
G. W. Burton and Anderson Newbolds have been peddling apples in Marion. Nov 17, 1925
Lewis William’s house burned Monday night, destroying a large portion of his household goods. Nov 17, 1925
Mrs. Frank Lollis is suffering with rheumatism. Nov 17, 1925
Willis Goddard is suffering with an injury in the eye, which was caused by spraying lime in his eye a few days ago. Nov 17, 1925
Clatterville Carl Byrn is very ill with symptoms of typhoid fever. Nov 17, 1925
George Parks was down from Marion Sunday as the guest of Mary J. Carter. Nov 17, 1925
Will Rector who has for the past several years been living near Scranton Mine is moving back to his farm. Nov 17, 1925
Mouser Misses Flo and Gladys Stephens visited with Jacob Stephens and family Sunday. Nov 17, 1925
Quite a few people gathered at the home of Otis Kelley and gave Miss Mary Murray a surprise party. All reported a good time. Nov 17, 1925
Oak Grove Miss Ruth Lolless returned home Sunday after two weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. Loren Camden and Mrs. Carlos McCormick. Nov 17, 1925
Mrs. Minnie Wall died at her home Saturday night following an extended illness. Mrs. Wall was the wife of Bury Wall and the mother of seven children, six of whom survive. Interment occurred at Drake Cemetery. Mrs. Zella Holmes visited her mother-in-law, Mrs. Emma Holmes Wednesday. Nov 17, 1925
Mrs. Dowell Cox and son Ray Lowell visited with Mrs. Cox’s father, Tom Holmes. Nov 17, 1925
Mrs. Ella Holmes has been ill for the past week but is able to do her work again. Nov 17, 1925
Former States Attorney Delos Duty was fired upon while returning to his home from town Tuesday evening by unknown assailants about eight thirty or nine o’clock. As he neared his home a Ford coupe came near him and one shot was fired from the passing automobile. The incident occurred near the intersection of Virginia Avenue with Allen Avenue in Parish Park. Nov 18, 1925
Rev. E. E. Fisher united Miss Flo Williams of Johnston City and Gus Fradelos of Mt. Vernon in marriage Monday at Benton at the First Christian Church parsonage. The couple will make their home in Mt. Vernon where the groom is a proprietor of a restaurant. Nov 18, 1925
Arthur Frances of Herrin, a former merchant and miner of that city, was examined by a board of doctors in Marion Wednesday and was taken to the Anna Hospital for treatment. Mr. Frances is 38 years of age and his trouble, which occurs only at times, is attributed to the drinking of intoxicating liquor. Nov 18, 1925
Marriage License
Roy Allen, Marion 21
Mable Blue, Marion 22 Nov 18, 1925
Mrs. Milley Ann Cox Murphy passed away at the home of William Miller on West Main Street November 17, 1925 at 11:05 p.m. from cancer. The deceased was born in Illinois on February 12, 1840 and was 85 years of age. She was the daughter of Isaac and Rutha (Roberts) Vanvil. She was married to George W. Cox on December 20, 1860 and they were parents of fourteen children, eight survive their mother, James Cox of Colorado, Fred Cox of Sesser, Mrs. Anna Spiller of Michigan, Mrs. W. R. Miller of Marion, Mrs. Sarah Foster of Marion, Ed Cox of Sesser, Mrs. Martha Miller of Marion and B. F. Cox of Carterville. She remained a widow for several years after her husband’s death and then married William Murphy seventeen years ago. Mr. Murphy preceded her in death twelve years ago.Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at the William Miller residence. Interment will be at the Cox Cemetery southwest of Marion. Nov 18, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Aubra Stone are announcing the arrival of a fine boy at their home, 808 East McKinely Street, who will be known as William Aubra. The little one arrived on November 17, 1925. Nov 18, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Opal Hill are the proud parents of a fine nine-pound baby boy at their home, born on November 16th and the third child in the family. He has been named Robert Joe. Nov 18,1925
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paris are announcing the arrival of an eight- and one-half pound boy at their home on November 16th and named Thomas, Jr. Nov 18, 1925
Tick Ridge Mrs. Glenn McDonald visited with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Walker. Nov 19, 1925
Dot Brush, wife and baby of Crab Orchard visited with his father, Brownlo Brush Saturday night and Sunday. Nov 19, 1925
Perry Jackson has been ill for quite awhile and if not much improved at this writing. Nov 19, 1925
Will Hawkins has traded his farm for property in Marion including a dwelling house and a store building. He is planning to put in groceries and meats. Nov 19, 1925
Dudd Williams has moved to the Charles Shuey Farm eight miles south of Marion. Nov 19, 1925
Mrs. Frank Jackson is slowly recovering a three weeks spell of the flu. Nov 19, 1925
Henshaw Mr. and Mrs. Aud Turner of Carrier Mills visited her mother, Mrs. Belle Moore Tuesday. Nov 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Holmes were in Creal Springs having some teeth pulled Tuesday. Nov 19, 1925
Jack Mcnale was through these parts enroute to the new cider mill at New Denison Wednesday to have some apples made into cider. Nov 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Holmes visited her father, Robert Tanner Sunday night. Nov 19, 1925
Marion Personals Mrs. Jane Dixon of Vancouver, Oregon, is visiting with her father Marion Coleman and her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. E. Kelley of North Court Street. Mrs. Dixon has been in the west for 30 years and likes that section of the country very much, although she is a native of Union County. Nov 19, 1925
Miss Lucille Lee left Thursday for Washington, D. C. where she will spend the winter with her sister, Miss Mary Virginia, who is in school there. Miss Lucille is employed as Congressman E. E. Denison’s stenographer. Nov 19, 1925
Raymond S. Stroud, a Marion miner, died suddenly on Christmas Eve 1917, just months after joining the Moose in April. He left no property and his children, Oma Merl, 15; Ola Evelyn 13; Susan Jane, 12; and PE Arl Janet, 9 years old are now living at Mooseheart, Illinois and will remain there until they are age 18. There they will receive a high school education and before they leave will also have been taught a useful occupation by which they will be made fully self-supporting. Nov 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shadowens of Route 6 are announcing the arrival of a fine baby girl at their home on November 16, 1925. The little Miss has been named Eveline Rosela. Nov 19, 1925
Hosea M. Turner passed away at the family residence, 908 East Reeves Street on Thursday evening, November 19, 1925 at 9:20 p.m. following an extended illness. He was born near Coal Bank Springs on January 19, 1857 and was 68 years of age. He was the son of Elijah J. and Rebecca Ann (Parks) Turner and was educated in the public schools of Williamson County. The deceased lived on a farm near Marion for several years after retiring from the farm he moved to Marion. Politically he was a. Republican and was at one time Road Supervisor for his township. Mr. Turner was united in marriage to Lenda Travelstead on March 19, 1882 and to this union four children were born, Elijah Turner of Harrisburg, Spiller Turner of Crab Orchard, Norman Turner of Crab Orchard and Mrs. Charles Ramsey of Marion. Besides his wife and children, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Charles Barnett, Pittsburg, Mrs. John Arnold of Marion, Jasper Turner of Marion, Mrs. Lora Parks of Marion RFD, Milo Turner, Marion Route Two, John Turner Marion RFD, Mrs. S. I. Crossen of Marion Route Two, two brothers, Lon and Louis preceded him in death, Louie passing away six years ago and Lon passing away three years ago. His father died 14 years ago and his mother passed away eight years ago. He also leaves 13 grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the Coal Bank Baptist Church for 35 years. He was ordained a deacon in this church 17 years after uniting with this church. He was a Mason and the Marion Masonic Lodge will be in charge of the funeral services held at the home Sunday. Interment will be at the Coal Bank Springs Cemetery. Nov 20, 1925
Hugh McCulloch of Fairfield arrived in Marion Thursday to take charge of the local theaters of Reed, Yemm and Hayes and is now moving back to Marion where he lived twenty years ago. For the last seventeen years he has been engaged in the show business and is well posted on both film and road shows. Nov 20, 1925
Mrs. Margaret Gulley died at the home of her daughter, Ms. L. A. Ford at 303 East Marion Street at 11:35 o’clock Friday after two weeks illness. She was eighty-one years of age. The deceased was the widow of John Gulley who died about two years ago. She had lived in Marion six years, coming here from Creal Springs where a greater portion of her life was spent. Besides Mrs. Ford two other daughters, Mrs. Artie Williams of Marion, Mrs. Roxie Clark of Los Angeles, California and one son, Logan Gulley of Los Angeles, survive her. Nov 20, 1925
Harry Armstrong of Carterville purchased the G. N. Moore Jewelry Store on the southeast corner of the square and is busy remodeling and redecorating the interior of the store. Mr. Armstrong is an experienced jeweler, having operated a jewelry store in Carterville for the past fourteen years. Nov 21, 1925
Crab Orchard The funeral of Herman Mozley who took his own life here Monday morning was held at the M.E. Church on Tuesday and was largely attended. Nov 21, 1925
James Thompson of Faribault, Minn. has been visiting with his sister, Mrs. James Norman. Nov 21, 1925
Mrs. Francis Davis fell and broke her hip here Sunday and was taken to the Holden Hospital at Carbondale. The report was not very encouraging Wednesday. Nov 21, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gibbon’s baby is reported seriously ill with pneumonia. Nov 21, 1925
August Dahmer who broke his leg some time ago in Paulton Mine is at home now and is slowly improving. Nov 21, 1925
Cambria Miss Zella Tippy is home from DuQuoin where she has been attending school. Nov 21, 1925
Miss Muriel Reeves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Reeves, returned from an extended stay in Long Beach, California where she was attending school. Nov 21, 1925
The Richart clan will have their Thanksgiving reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Richart this year. Nov 21, 1925
Creal Springs Miss Maud Benyard returned to her home in Metropolis after a short visit with the C.O. Gillespie family. Nov 21, 1925
Mrs. Elsie Laney of Carbondale visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Carson last Sunday. Nov 21, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barger and foster son, Frank Farr of Golconda motored to Creal Springs for a little visit. Nov 21, 1925
Mrs. A. Cowdrey reached her 52nd year on Monday and a number of friends came in and helped to celebrate in a pleasant way. Mrs. Cowdrey has been quite poorly for some time but is better again. Nov 21, 1925
W. T. Watkins of Marion caused one burglar to do the standing high jump of about eight feet and the fifty yard dash in about ten flat early Sunday morning when he took three shots at the man with his shotgun. Mr. Watkins who operates a service station near the intersection of East Main Street and State Highway at the Fair Grounds was awakened early Sunday morning about 3:30 a.m. by a noise at his garage. He resides adjacent to his service station. Accordingly, Mr. Watkins got his shotgun and on peering out of his door saw a man trying to force the lock off the front door. He took aim and shot at the burglar. At the first shot the man jumped about six or eight feet and then broke into a run to his car, which was setting on the highway. The car drove off at a high rate of speed and Mr. Watkins was unable to get the number of the speeding vehicle. This is the third attempt to burglarize this station. The first time over a hundred dollars’ worth of inner tubes and tires were stolen and the second time over $250.00 in tires were stolen. Nov 23,1925
Quincey 0. Gilbert, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Gilbert of east Reeves Street passed away Thursday morning, November 19 at five o’clock in the Mercy Hospital at Prescott, Arizona. The body was shipped immediately to arrive in Springfield, III. Monday morning where it will be removed to the home of an uncle for burial Tuesday when it will be laid beside that of a brother who preceded him in death four years ago in January. Burial will be in Loami Cemetery, Loami, Illinois. Quincy had been in the west two years for his healthy and at times had seemed to be improving but recently had been growing weaker. He leaves seven brothers and one sister. One brother lives in Carbondale and one in Alabama. One brother and one sister live in Springfield, two smaller brothers are at home and two other brothers remain in Arizona the condition of their health being such it would not permit their accompanying the body to Springfield. Nov 23, 1925
Paul Landers, the thirteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Landers, was killed instantly Saturday noon, November 21, 1925 when his father’s car overturned near Andersonville, Georgia. According to the boy’s father, Fred Landers, the family left Marion on November 15, 1925 for Panama City, Florida where they were to visit with Mr. Lander’s brother-in-law J. B. Taylor during the winter. They left in their Reo Touring Car and first went to Nashville, Tenn. where they visited with Mr. Lander’s father, John C. Landers, who stays at the Confederate Veterans Home in that city. From Nashville they took the Dixie Highway to Florida and within two miles of Andersonville, Georgia their car stopped, the differential giving way and becoming entwined in the brake collar. The car stopped midway on a hill and the Landers party including Mr. and Mrs. Landers’ daughters, Rosemary and Julia and son Paul, got out of the car. Paul got back into the car with the idea of assisting his father. Mr. Landers stood on the running board of the car, guiding the car down the hill with one hand. The boy said, “Daddy let me guide it,” and Mr. Landers let his son take hold of the wheel, stepping off of the running board of the car. The boy guided the car for a little ways and it continued to gain speed. {Remainder of article is missing} Nov 23, 1925
Mrs. Pearl Fly Pritchett, the wife of E. E. Pritchett, passed away at the family residence on Marion Route Four Sunday afternoon, November 22, 1925 at 4 p.m. The deceased was born at Pulley’s Mill in 1889 and was the daughter of J. P. and Lizzie (Neber) Fly. She was united in marriage to E. E. Pritchett on June 12, 1912 and two children were born to this union, Robert Lee, aged 14 years and Verna age 13 years. The cause of Mrs. Pritchett’s death was not known, as she died suddenly. Besides her immediate family she is survived by three brothers, Fred Fly, Marion Rt. 5, Homer Fly, Flint, Michigan, Jack Fly, Marion Rt. 5 and one sister, Mrs. Effie Midget, Marion Rt. 5. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 24, 1925 at the Fountain Cemetery, rev. Hosea Borum will conduct the services. Nov 23, 1925
Two men are dead and six persons injured, two of them women as the result of a collision between two automobiles at “death curve” on the Marion-Herrin hard road about a mile east of the Herrin Cemetery about four o’clock Sunday afternoon. W. W. Sprague was driving a Dodge Touring car, Sport Model, and was coming from Herrin headed toward Marion. John Reiss was driving a Studebaker Touring car and was headed towards Herrin. The Dodge car was going at a fast rate of speed and narrowly averted colliding with a car when approaching the fatal curve. When they arrived at the curve the great speed of the car prevented it from keeping on the right side of the road and it hit the Studebaker car on the left side, turning both cars over in a ditch. James South and Robert Lloyd of Crenshaw, who were passing the scene of the accident rushed to assist the injured people. Ed McCormick, Marion Teamster, was instantly killed. The entire top of his head was cut off. The deceased was a married man and had one daughter residing in Marion. John Reiss was rushed to the Herrin Hospital where he passed away at 11:45 p.m. Monday morning, November 23, 1925. Reiss was crushed in the chest and suffered internal injuries. One of his eyes was knocked out and the other one mashed. He was the only occupant of his car who suffered any
very serious injuries. Reiss was manager of the Winchester Lumber Company of Herrin. Flying glass injured Mrs. Reiss, but none of her wounds are considered serious. Mr. and Mrs. Roxie Howell and William Morning who were occupants of the Reiss car were also injured but are expected to recover from their injuries. W. W. Sprague of Marion was removed to his home at 1308 South Liberty Street immediately after the accident. He is suffering from lacerations on the head and his arm is also bruised and cut. He received bruises on his chest from the steering wheel. Addie McCormick of Marion, the other occupant of the Sprague car is suffering with broken ribs and lacerations about the face and hands. McCormick is still a patient at the Herrin Hospital and expects to be removed to his home at 1408 N. Mechanic Street in Marion Monday afternoon. Nov 23, 1925
Elmer Farmer, 19, died in the Herrin Hospital at three o’clock Sunday morning of a fractured skull received about midnight Saturday night when a Ford Coupe, which he was driving turned over on the hard road near Hurst. He was the son of Sylvester Farmer of Blairsville. Funeral services were held at Cundiff Cemetery south of Blairsville Monday afternoon. Nov 23, 1925
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gillam at their home at 104 South Liberty Street on Monday morning. This is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Lola Morrison, daughter of Frank S. Morrison. Nov 24, 1925
Miss Agnes Norman was married on October 10th in Chicago to Roy Ward of Chicago. Mrs. Ward is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aud Norman of Marion. Mr. Ward is employed at the Sunrise Lunch Room in Chicago. Nov 24, 1925
George W. Burke died at the home of Wess Vaughn Monday morning, November 23, 1925 at 8:30 a.m. following a heart attack. Mr. Burke resided at the Vaughn home at 106 East Calvert Street, living at this place since last March. He was well known in Marion having sold soap and other miscellaneous articles on the streets here. He was about sixty-three years and had been traveling around Marion for the pat sixteen years. The body was removed to the Hudgens Funeral Parlors where it will remain pending the arrival of John BURKE, brother of the deceased who resides at Mt Vernon. Nov 24, 1925
Ed McCormick of Marion was laid to rest at the Maplewood Cemetery in Marion on Tuesday afternoon, November 25, 1925. The deceased met his death Sunday afternoon, November 2, 1925 in an auto wreck on the Marion-Herrin hard road at the “Death Curve.” Mr. McCormick was born in Williamson County on September 25, 1884 and at the time of his death was 41 years, 1 month and 27 days of age. He was the son of Samuel and Sarah McCormick. The deceased was married to Miss Dollie Nelson on August 22, 1903 and two children were born, Bertha May McCormick, who died several years ago and Mrs. Opal Gibson of Marion. One grandson, Noel Edward Gibson, also survives him. Mr. McCormick had two brothers, Charles McCormick of Herrin and Addie McCormick of Marion and one sister, Mrs. Laura Norman of Blairsville. Nov 25, 1925
Mrs. C. D. Kelley of 706 South Buchanan Street received a telegram from Mr. Kelley on Sunday who was on his way to Texas stating that the St. Charles Special from St. Louis on which he was a passenger, was wrecked at Marshall, Texas on Sunday. Nov 25, 1925
W. W. Sprague of Marion was held by the Coroner’s Jury in the case of the deaths of Ed McCormick and John Reiss who were killed in an accident Sunday afternoon at “Death Curve” between Herrin and Marion. Evidence showed that Sprague was driving at an excessive rate of speed and witnesses testified that a bottle of liquor was found in the front seat of the Sprague automobile. Nov 25, 1925
The body of Mrs. Leonia Belle Cowdrey, wife of Alexander Cowdrey of Creal Springs was laid to rest at Creal Springs Monday following the funeral at the First Baptist Church. Leonia Belle, daughter of Martin Van Buren and Victoria Jane Sullins (deceased) was born near Tunnel Hill, Johnson County, Illinois November 16, 1873 and after an extended illness closed her earthly sojourn at her Creal Springs home. Nov 25, 1925
Joe Stotlar, owner of drug stores in Cambria and Hurst, and Miss Bessie Hagler of Cobden, teaching in the Hurst school, were married in Hurst Friday. Nov 25, 1925
Johnston City The funeral of John Huntley, who was killed in a fall of rock in the Lake Creek Mine Monday afternoon, was held Wednesday at the First Baptist Church. Burial was made at the City Cemetery. He leaves to mourn his death a wife (formerly Miss Mamie Wehr), son, mother, Mrs. Mary Hadley, two sisters, Mrs. David Hope and Mrs. Nobel Bell and stepfather, George Hadley. Huntley resided in Johnston City for a good many years. He was an active member of the U.M.W. of A. and took an active part in rendering aid to mine victims and their families in times of trouble. He served in the U.S. Army during the World War and saw active service overseas. Nov 27, 1925
Paul Landers, the thirteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Landers of Marion, who was killed instantly Saturday noon, November 21St when his father’s car overturned near Andersonville, Georgia, was laid to rest at the Maplewood Cemetery in Marion Tuesday afternoon. Services were conducted at the Church of God or Block Chapel on Fair Street. The Landers car stopped midway on a hill near Andersonville, Ga. and in an attempt to get the car in condition for a mechanic to work on it, Mr. Landers started to guide the car down the hill, but the car gained such speed that he was thrown from the side. His son Paul, who was in the car, tried to prevent it from leaving the highway, but was unable to do so and it turned over at the foot of the hill, killing the boy instantly. Besides the bereaved parents three sisters survive the boy, Mrs. Lester Peterson, Miss Julia Landers and Miss Rosemary Landers. Nov 27, 1925
Two Fires On Thanksgiving DAY A fire occurred early Thursday morning about 2 a.m. at the home of James Boles, 100 North Johnson Street. The firemen were unable to save the house. A second fire occurred Thursday evening about 8 o’clock at the home of William Norwood at 905 North Granite Street. Their home was partly damaged but the flames were extinguished before the home was destroyed. Nov 27, 1925
Leonia Belle Cowdrey, daughter of Martin Van Buren and Victoria Jane Sullins (deceased) was born near Tunnel Hill, Johnson County, Illinois November 16, 1873, and died at her home in Creal Springs November 21, 1925, at the age of 52 years. She was married in 1898 to Abraham L. Conrey and the following children were born to this union, Mrs. Lydia Victoria Rudical and Arthur Edward Conrey of Chicago, Mrs. Nola Helen Carpenter of Richmond, Ind., Ralph Emmet Conrey of Cuba in the United States Navy and Miss Ruth Marie Conrey of Creal Springs. After many pleasant years of wedded life, her first companion died in the Autumn of 1917. On November 18, 1924, she was married to Alexander Cowdrey, veteran of the Civil War and who with the above-named children survives. Other survivors include one brother, Charles M. Sullins of Marshall, two sisters, Mrs. Nora J. Whiteside of Marion and Mrs. Mae Hendricks of Chicago. Three sisters are deceased. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church on Monday. She was buried beside her first husband at the Reynoldsville Cemetery. Nov 27, 1925
Billy Gene Mauzy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mauzy of Herrin and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Steve May of South Buchanan Street, had an unfortunate and serious accident on Thanksgiving Day. While with his parents at the Hudson Garage, here I some way a crank shaft fell on his right foot, breaking the toe next to the big toe on his right foot. Dr. Hudson was at the garage at the time the accident happened and dressed the wound. Billy Gene is at the home of his grandparents and getting along nicely. Nov 27, 1925
Marriage Licenses
Noble Stewart, West Frankfort 23
Zelda Jacobs Miller, West Frankfort 25
Frank Gerth, White Ash 38
Mrs. Maude Mace, White Ash 45
Erby D. Sanford, Herrin 46
Louise Gionnokis, Herrin 22
Ira Spires, Herrin 19
Leata Weiss, Herrin 16
Ray Crouch, Centralia 33
Marie Manlove, Centralia 27
Thomas Headean, Spillertown 20
Rebecca Bunting, White Ash 23
Felix Battioli, Herrin 23
Mary Garavaglia, Herrin 12 Nov 27, 1925
Services were conducted Tuesday at Fountain Chapel November 24, 1925 for Mrs. Pearl Fly Pritchett, wife of E. E. Pritchett of Marion, who passed away at the family residence on Marion Route Four on Sunday afternoon, November 22nd. Interment occurred in the Fountain Cemetery. The deceased was thirty six years of age at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband and two children, Robert Lee and Vera. Nov 27, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Huff OF 1408 West Walnut Street are the proud parents of an eleven-pound boy born November 24, 1925 and have named him John. Nov 27, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. John Raney are announcing the arrival of a fine boy at their home born on November 24 and will be known as John, Jr. The little lad is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Mabel Hayes. Nov 27, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kobler entertained the following for Thanksgiving dinner Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Feurer and children, Marie and Freida, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shellenberger and son Leo, Mrs. Anna Bachman, Otto Bachman of Waltsburg, Washington, Mrs. Earl Rix, Mrs. Delos Enoch, Erwin Roland Krumery and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kobler and children, Hulda, Hilda, Edgar, Walter Raymond, Clarence and Lester. Nov 27, 1925
Elmer Farmer, son of Sylvester and Louella Farmer, was born in Blairsville, Ill. September 17, 1905, and died November 22, 1925, aged 19 years, 2 months and 5 days. His mother, dying during his early childhood, he gave a son’s love to the one who took her place. He leaves to mourn him, a father and stepmother, four sisters, Mrs. Lucille Gotherd, Judity, Miriam and Geraldine, two brothers, Homer and Marion and one nephew. Interment was at the Cundiff Cemetery near Blairsville. Nov 27, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Caldwell of 1209 West White Street are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born November 26, 1925 and tipped the scales at eight pounds. The little Miss has been named Geneva Lee. Nov 27, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lyerla of 1117 North Highland Street are the proud parents of a fine baby born on November 26, 1925. Nov 27, 1925
Clatterville Carl Byrn has been confined for the past fortnight with typhoid fever and remains unimproved. Nov 27, 1925
William Vogt, Sr. was called to Centralia Sunday on account of the death of his sister. Nov 27, 1925
Mr. Phillips who recently traded for Will Hawkin’s farm has taken possession. Nov 27, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. 0. C. Richardson of 207 West Goodall Street are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy born November 30, 1925 at the Marion Hospital. The little lad tipped the scales at about nine pounds and has been named John. Nov 30, 1925
A double wedding occurred at the parsonage of the First Methodist Church at 9:30 Thanksgiving morning when Dr. Cummins united in marriage Thomas Heden of Spillertown and Miss Rebecca Bunting of White Ash and David Bunting of White Ash and Miss Nellie Cloe Lappin of Carbondale. Nov 30, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Watts of Scottsboro entertained with a five o’clock birthday supper on Thanksgiving Day in honor of Mrs. James Crofts of Carrier Mills who was 77 years old. Nov 30, 1925
Creal Springs Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark of Marion dined with his aunt, Mrs. Rebecca Clark a few days ago. Nov 30, 1925
Again we announce that some more of our very nicest folks have gone and got married. This time the lucky ones are Rolla Hinchcliffe and Miss Maggie Cowsert. The ceremony was pronounced in Harrisburg on November 12, 1925. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Harry Hayes and the groom is an industrious farmer. They are at home on the farm east of Creal Springs. Nov 30, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Turner attended the funeral of his cousin Hosea Turner at the Coal Banks Springs Baptist Church. Nov 30, 1925
The newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mount who joined in matrimony on November 7 in Metropolis were thoroughly charivaried on last Saturday evening. Nov 30, 1925
The obsequies of a former well-known lady of this city, Mrs. Margaret Gulley, who died in Marion last Friday, was held here Sunday afternoon. The deceased was the widow of the late John Gulley. They resided here many years and enjoyed the love and esteem of all our people. We sympathize with the surviving children in their passing. Nov 30, 1925
Charles Dungey, formerly of Christopher, passed away Friday evening at the Anna Hospital following a paralytic stroke some few weeks ago. The deceased was born in Franklin County on November 14, 1887 and was 38 years, and 11 days of age. He was the son of William and Alabama Dungey and is survived by three brothers, Herman Dungey, Sidney Dungey and Harvey Dungey all of Marion, four sisters, Mrs. Reca Suit of Creal Springs, Mrs. Hattie Sands of Ashley, Mrs. Chloe Sniderwilder of Benton and Mrs. Lon Johnson of Warrensburg, Kentucky and one half-sister, Mrs. Ina Chamness of Johnston City. Rev. W. T. Graham of Marion conducted services and interment was at the Creal Springs Cemetery. Nov 30, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hill are the proud parents of a fine boy who will be known as Lloyd Jean. The little lad is the fourth child in the family. Nov 30, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Meadows of route 6 are announcing the arrival of a daughter at their home who has been named Violet Lucille. Nov 30, 1925
Mrs. R. W. Wright and son, George, who have been spending the past seven months at her old home on the British Isles and visiting many relatives and friends, will sail on the steamship Baltic next Saturday for their home in Marion. The trip has agreed with both of them and George is a husky young lad and has grown much since leaving on the trip. Nov 30, 1925
December
Master in Chancery Leon A. Colp sold the Creal Springs Sanitarium in Chancery State Proceeding here Monday morning to Mrs. Blanchard, widow of the late Dr. Blanchard. The sale was necessary to satisfy claims of the Creal Springs Citizens State Bank amounting to $7,074.95. Mrs. Blanchard entered a bid of $6,500.00. She plans to renovate the institution and open I the near future. Dec 1, 1925
Crab Orchard Mrs. Frances Davis happened to a painful accident recently when she fell and broke her hip bone. She is now in Holden Hospital at Carbondale. Dec 1, 1925
S. T. Thompson of Steubenville, Ohio spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. J. M. Norman. While here he gave a talk on “World Service.” Dec 1, 1925
Jack Brown came near being seriously injured when a team ran away with him while he was gathering corn late Wednesday afternoon. Dec 1, 1925
Raccoon Flat Dr. Burns passed through here on his way to the home of Henry Burns to give medical aid to Mr. Burn’s son who is ill with typhoid fever. Dec 1, 1925
Charley Corder visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Corder Monday and purchased a young pig. Dec 1, 1925
William Hankins who resides east of New Denison has traded his farm to Mr. Phillips for property in Marion. Dec 1, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Quetermous of East Boulevard are announcing the birth of a fine baby girl at their home, born December 1, 1925 and has been named Margaret. Dec 1, 1925
Hurricane Naomi, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Reps is ill at her home here. Dec 1, 1925
Mrs. Poss Samuel and son Lester of Carterville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Samuel and family Saturday and Sunday. Dec 1, 1925
James Moore bought a shotgun from Paul S. Frick Saturday morning, Dec 1, 1925
Arnold View Marion Motsinger was at the bedside of his mother Frances Motsinger at her home near Dykersburg last Friday. Dec 1, 1925
Charles Miller, who raised about five acres of broom corn is very busy making brooms this week. Besides his own supply of broom corn, he is receiving more from other local residents who want their corn tied into sweepers. Dec 1, 1925
Carterville Miss Lillian Conley of West Frankfort visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Corley this week. Dec 1, 1925
Moody Hindman is ill at his home on South Division Street. Dec 1, 1925
Miss Zella Radcliffe who ha been ill for the pat weeks at her home on Pear Avenue is improving. Dec 1, 1925
Tick Ridge Lenn McDonald has moved to Marion for the winter so as to be closer to his work at the mine. Dec 2, 1925
Cecil Conts has been working at Alton for the past six months and came home Sunday to visit home folks. Dec 2, 1925
Walter Carmical and sister Faye of Carterville were with home folks Saturday. Dec 2, 1925
Frank Jackson has been doing a lot of repair work on his dwelling in the way of a new roof, flue, windows and paint. Dec 2, 1925
Henshaw Death on Monday morning at 11 a.m. ended the suffering of James Loren Deaton, two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Deaton. He leaves two sisters, Myrtle and Madge Deaton, two brothers, Chester and Fred Wayne. Funeral services were held at Dalton Cemetery near Stonefort. Dec 2, 1925
Mrs. Nell Tanner called on her sister, May Rushing, near New Burnside Saturday. Dec 2, 1925
Theodore Dean passed away Sunday, November 29th at the Whitman Sanitarium at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The deceased was formerly a teacher in the public schools in the county, having taught near Corinth for several years. Some time ago his health failed him and he decided to go out West where he remained after his health had improved and taught school again, but he had to give up a short time ago. The body will be sent to Marion for funeral services at the County Line Church and interment will be made in County Line Cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife, who was formerly Miss Sarah Rainey and one daughter, Lorene, about ten years old. He was a nephew of Alex Summers and a relative of James and Andy Summers of Marion. Dec 2, 1925
Pete Pallabetta of Johnston City is a patient of the Herrin Hospital suffering from a broken collarbone and serious injuries in the back and Paul Holo of Johnston City has several injuries on his face and hands as a result of an automobile accident on the Herrin-Johnston City Road Thursday morning. Dec 3, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Forrest (Cotton) Robertson of 206 West Goodall Street are announcing the arrival of a twelve-pound baby girl, the first child in the family, born Thursday December 3rd at the Holden Hospital at Carbondale. The babe has been named Patricia Joan and will be called Patty Joan. Mrs. Robertson, formerly Miss Lucille Cash, was in critical condition Thursday, but Friday morning was thought to be out of danger. Mr. Roberton is employed at Murphysboro. Dec 3, 1925
Velita Roberts, the one-year-old daughter of Oscar and Ruth (Hill) Roberts passed away at the family residence in Scottsboro Thursday morning, December 3, 1925 following a short illness. The little daughter was born in Scottsboro on August 15, 1924 and at the time of her death was one year, three months and eighteen days of age. Beside her parents she is survived by one sister, Juanita Roberts, age six years. One brother, Gordon Roberts, died about three years ago at the age of 18 months. The cause of death was pneumonia. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 5, 1925 at the Baptist Church in Scottsboro and interment will be at the Maplewood Cemetery. Dec 3, 1925
Sheriff John Small of Harrisburg notified Sheriff George Galligan of Marion that parties in Harrisburg had identified the man found murdered near Marion on Tuesday morning, December 1st as Jimmy Stone of Popular Bluff, Mo. Charles Berger claimed the man stayed around their barbecue stand and was a dope fiend. Dec 5, 1925
Judge W. 0. Potter received a telegram Saturday from his daughter, Mrs. Gilbert White, telling of the death Saturday morning at Miami of her father-in-law, John H. White, formerly of Marion. Mr. White left Marion in August for Olney and went from there to Florida. He had been in ill health for years and his death was not wholly unexpected. Besides his wife he is survived by two children, Dr. Gilbert White of Miami and Mrs. Roy (Ida Scott) Gibson of Olney. Funeral services will be held at Miami, Florida and the body will probably be brought back to Olney for interment. Dec 5, 1925
Mrs. Joshua Boles of Peoria passed away at her home in that city. The deceased was formerly a resident of Marion and moved to Peoria about six years ago. She is the daughter of Jonathan and Liz Chamness and was formerly Almeda Josephine Chamness. The deceased was born December 21, 1870, near Marion and at the time of her death was 54 years of age. She was united in marriage at the age of seventeen To Joshua Boles, who survives. To this union fourteen children were born, four dying in infancy and one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Alice) Calvert who preceded her in death 12 years ago. Those who survive are, Harvey Boles of Fort Worth, Texas, W. T. Boles of Marion, Jessie Boles of Marion, Mrs. Mattie Baker of Moline, Illinois, Mrs. Bertha O’Neal of West Frankfort, Mrs. Annie Patterson of Peoria, Albert Boles of Peoria and Mrs. Maggie Crebo of Peoria. She leaves besides her husband and children and aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Chamness of Miami, Florida, four sisters, Mrs. Julia Surat of near Chamnesstown, Mrs. Lydia Norris and Mrs. Minnie Starrick of Marion, Mrs. Nealy Simmons of Miami, Florida and one brother Lum Chamness of Miami, Florida. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren. Dec 5, 1925
Police Chief Tom Boyd arrested Thomas Pinn of Carterville here Sunday morning for being intoxicated. Finn was placed in the county jail and after he had become sober was fined by Police Magistrate Long. Pinn said he was 82 years of age and said he came to Marion to visit a friend. Dec 7, 1925
Albion Mazurek, the infant son of Tony and Victoria (Stokes) Mazurek passed away at the family residence in Spillertown Sunday, December 6th following a short illness. The little son was born September 25, 1925 and at the time of his death was two months and eleven days of age. Funeral services to be Tuesday December 8, 1925 and interment will occur at Spillertown. The parents and three brothers survive the baby. Dec 7, 1925
Mrs. Elizabeth Aneggie Jones aged Williamson County resident passed away at her home in Southern Township on Goreville Rural Route No. 2 on Saturday evening, December 5, 1925. The deceased was born in Tennessee on July 4, 1847 and at the time of her death she was 78 years, 5 months and 1 day of age. She was the daughter of L. and Francis (Cole) Osborn and was educated in the common schools. Many years ago, she was united in marriage to Lewis Jones and twelve children were born to them, five of whom are now living, Rev. Thomas Jones of Union County, Joel Jones of Goreville, Frank Jones of Herrin, Ed Jones and Woodard Jones of Union County. She united with the Old Fellowship Church in Union County early in her life and was a devout Christian. Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 7, 1925 at Liberty Church and interment occurred at the Liberty Cemetery near Goreville. Dec 7, 1925
Marriage License
/Harold Walker, Herrin 22
\Ethel Cross, Carbondale 19
/George Rice, Marion 62
\Nancy Carlton, Marion 60
/W. Hendrickson, Marion 23
\Cecil Stanley, Marion 21
/Clyde Guill, Herrin 21
\Susie Brymer, Herrin 18
/Harold Stephens, Herrin 20
\Ruth McPheron, Herrin 18
/Ralph Reynolds, Royalton 21
\Bonnie Talley, Cambria 16
/Herbert Baines, Herrin 18
\Opal Smith, Herrin 16 Dec 7, 1925
The funeral of Theodore Dean, a former schoolteacher of Williamson County, who died in the West and was brought home for interment, will be held Sunday at eleven o’clock at the County Line Church, three miles north of Corinth. Dec 7, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plough of 305 South Duncan Street are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born December 5, 1925, and weighted 7 1/2 pounds. The little miss has been named Oma Othella. Dec 7, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hardin are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born December 2, 1925. The little miss will be known as Angeline and is the 3rd child in the family. Dec 7, 1925
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, December 5th for little Valita Roberts, the one-year-old daughter of Oscar and Ruth (Hill) Roberts, who passed away at the family residence in Scottsboro Thursday December 3rd.Services were conducted at the Baptist Church in Scottsboro and interment occurred in Maplewood Cemetery. Dec 7, 1925
Virgil Wilson, Hazel Thaxton, Mrs. Walter Johnston, Grace Patterson, Verna Louise Atwood, Verba Choate and Georgianna Smith motored to the Holden Hospital at Carbondale and visited Mrs. Forrest Robertson and her daughter, Patty Joan. Dec 7, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Norris of East Boulevard Street are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born on December 5, 1925. She has been named Wilma Louise. Dec 7, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Holiday received word from their daughter, Mrs. Frank Harrigan who left with Mr. Harrigan for Los Angeles three weeks ago stating that their health was improving and that they were both recovering as rapidly as possible. Dec 7, 1925
Mrs. W. W. Tippy who has been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. M. Cagle on West Main Street for the past six months, has gone to Miami, Florida for the winter with another daughter, Mrs. S. L. Moore. Dec 7, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Williams of Pittsburg are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born December 3rd. He is the second child in the family. Dec 7, 1925
Shelton Brownite Turner butchered a hog Saturday. Dec 7, 1925
Lawrence and Edward Bell visited their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dug Bell Sunday. Dec 7, 1925
Mr. Andrew Pell is suffering with rheumatism, which has kept him in bed. Dec 7, 1925
Rev. and Mrs. Clyde Bailey, 1217 North Van Buren Street are the proud parents of a 6 1/2-pound baby girl born on December 2nd.She is the fourth child and third girl. Dec 7, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas are announcing the arrival of a fine baby boy, the third child in the family. He has been named Thomas Albert. Dec 7, 1925
Mrs. James Hamlin, formerly of Marion, but who had lived in Los Angeles, California, died last Tuesday at Los Angeles of cancer of the stomach. She was 55 years of age and leaves six children, four girls and two boys, James Hamlin, Jr. of Marion, Robert Hamlin of Chicago, Mrs. Eva Houghtelig of Chicago, Mrs. Bruce Anderson and Christina and Lillian Hamlin, all of Los Angeles. Funeral services were held last Friday, December 4, 1925. Mrs. Hamlin lived in Marion about 15 years ago and from here went to Chicago where she stayed until four years ago. Dec 9, 1925
Services for John H. White, who passed away in Miami, Florida on Saturday morning, December 5, 1925 were conducted Monday afternoon in Miami and interment occurred in a vault in the city cemetery in Miami. In the spring the body will be moved to Marion for burial. Mr. White was former Superintendent of the Sunday school of the First Methodist Church. His wife, one daughter, Mrs. Roy Gibson of Olney and one son, Dr. Gilbert White of Miami, survive Mr. White. Dec 9, 1925
Letters To Santa
Dear Santa: I will drop you a letter to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a football and a pair of boots, a blackboard to get my lesson on. I am in the second grade. Don’t forget the candies and nuts.
Eura Lee Clark, 506 South Fozzard Street Dec 9, 1925
Dear Santa: Please bring me a doll and dresser and a doll bed and some candy. Goodby, Pauline Cavitt Dec 9, 1925
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a new suit and a set of tools and a red sled and some candy. John Cavitt Dec 9, 1925
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl five years old. I live with my mother and daddy and little brother. My name is Beatrice and brother’s name is James Warren White. I want a little doll that can say ‘Mamma” and can go to sleep. Brother wants a too too train with little cars and street cars. I want a little telephone and bring brother a drum. Beatrice White Dec 9, 1925
Dear Santa: I am writing and telling you where I live and what I want for Christmas. Send me some books, as I like to read. Fill my stocking with nuts, bananas, apples, candy and oranges and fill my dad’s and mother’s stockings too. I am ten years old and live at 501 West Main Street. Be careful and don’t hurt yourself coming down the chimney. I will close now. Howard Arnold Woods Dec 9, 1925
Mrs. Emma Whitlock of 806 East Union Street of Marion passed away at the family residence on Wednesday evening, December 9, 1925 at 9:50 p.m. following a long illness. The deceased was born in Marion on February 22, 1864 and at the time of her death was 61 years, 9 months and 17 days of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Cook. The deceased was married to Theodore Whitlock on August 9, 1885 and to this union one child was born, dying in infancy. She was a member of the Southern Methodist Church for the past 42 years. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at the auditorium of the Southern Methodist Church and interment will occur at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Whitlock reared four nephews, Sammy Brown, Harry Robert Whitlock, Earl Brown and Virgil Brown. She leaves no brothers or sisters. Dec 9, 1925
Troy E. Booth of Marion passed away at the family residence, 206 South Future Street on Thursday morning, December 10, 1925, at 1:45 a.m. The deceased was born in Marion on December 15, 1893, and at the time of his death was 31 years, 1 month and 25 days of age. He was the son of Milo and Lena (White) Booth and was educated in the public schools of this city. He was united in marriage several years ago and to this union was born Robert Lewis Booth, age 11 years, Don Everett Booth, age 9 years who survive him. His widow, Mrs. Chloe Booth also survives. The deceased was a member of the Latter Day Saints Church. He was employed as a miner and a few weeks ago became ill. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. Besides his wife and children one brother survives him, W. E. Booth of Marion and an aged mother. His father passed away about ten years ago. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday December 12, 1925 at the Latter Day Saints Church and interment will be at the Maplewood Cemetery. Dec 10, 1925
Mrs. Sarah Rodd, wife of L. M. Rodd of Marion passed away at the Herrin Hospital on Thursday morning, December 10, 1925 at 1:15 a.m. following a brief illness. Mrs. Rodd had been suffering with autointoxication since Saturday of last week. The deceased was born in Illinois on February 27, 1869 and at the time of her death was 56 years, 9 months and 13 days of age. She was the daughter of G. T. and Nancy (Jordan) Dunahoo and was reared in the public schools of this county. Twenty-nine years ago, Mrs. Rodd united with the First Baptist Church. She was married in Marion to L. M. Rodd and to this union four children were born, Theodore Rodd, Archie Rodd, Sam Rodd and Mrs. Alice Jones all of Marion. Two stepdaughters also survive her, Mrs. Margaret Sizemore of North Dakota and Mrs. Clara Thomas of Kentucky, one stepson, Roy Rodd of Marion and two half-brothers, Arch Dunahoo of Dunahoo Crossing near Marion, Curt Dunahoo and one half-sister, Mrs. Minnie Walker of Carterville. When Mrs. Rodd’s condition became critical, she was removed to the Herrin Hospital Wednesday evening. After medical attention was no avail, she quietly passed away Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 12, 1925 and interment will occur at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Dec 10, 1925
Cecil Ferguson met with a painful accident Tuesday evening when he struck his eye against a part o a car, which he was working on at the Ferguson & Durham Auto Salvage Co. It is not thought that the injury will cause permanent damage. Dec 10, 1925
Carterville Mrs. James R. Watson has been visiting her daughter, Miss Irene Watson of Decatur. Dec 10, 1925
Mrs. Louise Wagner is seriously ill at her home on North. Division Street. Dec 10, 1925
Orvin Alexander of Mobile, Ala. is visiting his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. John Alexander. Dec 10, 1925
Emil Purnell has been visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Purnell and has now returned to Troy, Illinois to resume his teaching. Dec 10, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Anderson of Champaign have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walker on North Division Street. Dec 10, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sanders of 1205 North State Street are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born December 5, 1925, and has been named Maria Louisa. Dec 10, 1925
Marriage License
J. M. Crain, Herrin 82
Emma Ellis, Herrin 59
William Sutton, Colp 23
Hattie Ward, Marion 16
Charles Jones, Carterville 20
Cecil Knight, Carterville 16 Dec 10, 1925
Ester J. Miller, daughter of John F. and Ann Carter, was born July 25, 1854 and departed this life December 7, 1925, age 71 years, 4 months and 13 days. She was united in marriage with C. W. Miller in the year 1872. Twelve children were born to this union, four having died in infancy and two having preceded their mother in death. These were Maggie Adams and Eva Swan leaving three sons, George Miller of Marion, Alfred Miller of Eldorado and Ora Miller of Champaign and four daughters, Mrs. Laura Barlow of Marion, Mrs. Myrtle Edwards, Marion, Mrs. Ella Strike, East St. Louis and Mrs. Lula Beers of Thompsonville. She also leaves two stepsons, Thomas Miller of Eldorado and Dow Miller of Galatia, 30 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, one brother John Carter of Texas and one sister, Minerva Rogers of Thompsonville. At about fifteen years old she professed faith in Christ and was united with the Free Baptist Church at Mount Pleasant. Dec 10, 1925
Marriage License
Alta R. Miller, Marion 35
Carrie Lackey, Marion 24
Chris Watson, Zeigler 35
Georgia Gibbs, Zeigler 30
Fred Deming, Marion 40
Mrs. Mary Garner, Carterville 40 Dec 10, 1925
M. M. Rikard, 908 West Goodall Street is suffering from a broken toe received when a piece of coal fell upon him at Peabody 3 where he was working Thursday morning. Dec 10, 1925
Mrs. Ora B. Johnston, 607 South Mechanic Street, received word this week telling of the marriage of her son, Noble W. Gulley to Miss Florence Smith at Tulsa, Oklahoma. The marriage occurred on November 14th and the newlyweds are making their home in that city. Mr. Gulley has been working at Tulsa for the past two years and met his bride when he first went there to work and became engaged last summer. Dec 11, 1925
Letters To Santa Claus
Dear Santa Claus: I am expecting you Christmas with a football, a gyroscope top, a double box of crayolas, some pencils, three ties, you can select for the other things and please dear Santa don’t fail me. Floyd Jr. Davis, 1400 North Garfield Dec 12, 1925
Dear Santa—I am a little boy. I want you to bring me a pair of boots, size 10-12 and a gun, candy, nuts, oranges and bananas. I guess that is all. From your little friend. Albert Hendrickson Dec 12, 1925
Dear Santa Claus: I am writing this letter to tell you I am a good little girl. I am four years old and I go to Sunday school every Sunday. I wish you would bring me a telephone, a doll that looks like a real baby, some candy, nuts and oranges and anything else you want to leave for a good girl. Bring my sister June the same as me. She is a good girl too. Don’t forget our brother. Bring him something nice as he is not two years old yet. From your little friend, Dora May Wallace, 212 Pine Street, Carterville, Ill. Dec 12, 1925
Dear Santa Claus—I am a little girl six years old. I live on South Carbon Street. For Christmas I want a pair of shoes, a story book, a head for my doll, some candy, nuts and oranges. Goodbye—Santa Claus, Elizabeth Feurer Dec 12, 1925
Dear Santa Claus—I am going to tell you what I want for Christmas. I am nine years old and go to school every day and am a good boy. I want a football, colored tan, a French harp, pocket knife, candy, nuts and oranges. I will hang up my stocking behind the stove. Mike Golish Jr., Pittsburg Dec 12, 1925
A fall of coal in the Western Coal and Mining Company Mine No. 2 at Bush Saturday night instantly killed John Mitchell, 25, and Raymond Eves, 24, both of Bush. The two men were working together when the fall caught them. There were 18 other men working on the night shift at the time and they ran to the rescue of the trapped men when a second fall occurred, which almost caught them. Funeral services for Eves were held at Bush Monday morning followed by burial in Osage cemetery. Funeral for Mitchell Tuesday with interment in Dongola Cemetery. Dec 14, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Snider of 202 North Lear Street are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born Thursday December 10, 1925 and the first child in the family. He has been named William Elmer. Dec 14, 1925
Mrs. C. V. Creighton attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Ed Johnson of Christopher who died last Sunday in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville. Funeral services were held in Christopher at the Baptist Church. Interment was in the Masons and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton Thursday. Besides the parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Heller, Mrs. Johnston is survived by her husband, two sons, Harry and George of Florida and one daughter, Lucille, at home. Besides Mrs. Creighton she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Allas and Miss Bonnie Heller and two brothers, John and Fred Heller. Dec 14, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Coleman and daughter, Virginia, left Monday for Murphysboro where they will make their future home. Mr. Coleman has been assistant manager of the Cline Vick Drug Store of Marion since the first of April. He will become manager of the Doerr Drug Store on West Walnut Street. Dec 14, 1925
Letters To Santa Claus
Dear Santa Claus—I am a little boy four years old and I want you to bring me a coaster wagon and Tinker Toys and my little sister Dorothy a doll that cries and a doll buggy and lots of candy, nuts, oranges and bananas. Adolph Zoeller, Jr. Dec 14, 1925
Dear Santa Clause—I am a little girl 5 years old. I go to school every day and for Christmas I want a train and a football and a boat and a telephone and candy, oranges, bananas and nuts. Good bye Santa. Do not forget me at Christmas. From Freddie Parks, Pittsburg, Illinois
Dear Santa Claus—I am a little girl four years old. I want you to please bring me a little baby doll that cries, a little ring, a story book, a stove and plenty of nuts, candy and fruit. Virginia Aldeen Pulley, 203 North Logan Street Dec 14, 1925
Dear Santa Claus—I am a good little girl and go to school every day. I will tell you what I want for Christmas. A doll, ring, blackboard and some candy, oranges and nuts. Jewell Ivern Crenshaw, 400 North Fair Street
Everett Sheretz, 803 South Buchanan Street has built a rain gauge for keeping a record of the rainfall in Marion. The gauge was recently completed and used for the first time Sunday night when it showed a fall of two-tenths of an inch on Sunday evening. Dec 15, 1925
Chancery Candes Landers vs. George Landers in Chancery No. 187 -January Term 1926 Dec 15, 1925
Births
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Perry a son born Sunday, December 13, 1925 named Robert Lee. Dec 15, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Shelby a daughter born Monday, December 14, 1925 named Hazel Fern. Dec 15, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mason of Galatia a son born December 8th, third child in the family. Dec 15, 1925
Chester Miller of Herrin and Miss Amy Strain of Marion were married on November 28, 1925. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strain of North Fair Street. The groom is the son of Mrs. Norma Pearse of Herrin and is employed by the C.W. & F. Coal Company Mine at Herrin. They couple will reside in Herrin. Dec 15, 1925
Mrs. Noah Harrell went to Chicago ten days ago to visit her sisters who are employed at the Dunning Hospital and while there was examined by a specialist for head troubles of long standing. Ms. Harrell will enter the hospital Tuesday for an operation in her head. Dec 15, 1925
R. E. Copher of Marion was brought to the home of his son, Monroe Copher Sunday from Allan Baptist Sanitarium at Robinson, Illinois where he has been a patient for the past seven weeks. Dec 15, 1925
Mrs. Lizzie Furlough, 906 North Park Avenue, Herrin is in the Herrin Hospital from what friends think was an attempt to commit suicide. She was discovered in her home about six o’clock Monday evening suffering from carbolic acid poisoning. An empty bottle was lying by her side. She was rushed to the hospital where her condition is considered serious Tuesday. No reason was given for the act. Mrs. Furlough is the mother of three children. Dec 15, 1925
Richard Nash, father of two Herrin women was killed in the mine explosion at Overton, Alabama. He was the father of Mrs. Andrew Harper and Mrs. D. G. McSparen. Frank Harper and George Nash are his grandsons. The Overton Mine is located twelve miles from Birmingham and over fifty were killed in the explosion. Dec 15, 1925
Eight students from the Marion Township High School have been selected to represent their school in the Southern Illinois Debating League this season. These students are:
Snyder Reiss
Orville Alexander
Webster Balance
Noel Dunn
Rudolph Wolfe
Arthur Duncan
Loren Russell
Marie Turner Dec 16, 1925
Charles Williamson was convicted of murder at the July 1922 Term of Circuit Court of Williamson County and was sentenced to the Southern Illinois Penitentiary at Menard for a term of fourteen years will apply for a pardon, parole, or commutation of sentence on Tuesday, January 11, 1926. Dec 16, 1925
Death Claims Paid The District office of the United Mine Workers of America paid the following death claims on Williamson County:
Maud Murphy, age 61, apoplexy cause of death November 10, Local Union 665 Herrin
Marion M. McCormick, age 42, cause of death was cancer October 23, Local Union 5090, Blairsville
Elmer Farmer, age 19, killed in an auto accident November 22, Local Union 5090, Blairsville Dec 16, 1925
Crab Orchard Squire George Miller received a message Monday night of the death of his mother who resided near Galatia. Mrs. Miller was only sick two days with pneumonia fever. Dec 16, 1925
Mrs. Loyd Parks has been ill but is reported better at this time. Dec 16, 1925
Mrs. W. F. Cox and Mrs. Harry Copher of Paulton transacted business for the Home Bureau at Marion Tuesday. Dec 16, 1925
Loyd Parks has purchased a new Ford car. Dec 16, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Etherton attended a hog killing at C. M. Motsinger’s on Tick Ridge Monday. Dec 16, 1925
Mrs. Francis Davis who fell and broke her hip here some time ago is slowly improving. Dec 16, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Miss Sophia Sturm of Paulton visited with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Strum Sunday. Dec 16, 1925
Tom Sisney of Herrin has been a patient at the Marion Hospital receiving treatment for his eyes until Tuesday. Dec 16, 1925
Hurricane Herbert Chamness of near Hampton Church was the guest of Miss Hazel Crain Sunday afternoon. Dec 16, 1925
Mrs. D. B. James and son, Marion, Mrs. Caesar Samuel and son, Kenneth and Mrs. Fred Yancy and children, Evelyn and Glenn, attended the funeral of Mrs. James’ sister-in-law, Mrs. L. M. Rodd Friday. Dec 16, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Iva Ward and family of Marion were Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Crain and family. Dec 16, 1925
Stonefort Mr. and Mrs. George Sittigs who recently moved to Harrisburg came back to the old place and butchered hogs last week. Dec 16, 1925
Mrs. Virgie Osburn Ensett, registered nurse of Chicago, came to this place last week to spend the holidays visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Osburn. Dec 16, 1925
Mrs. Nina Joyner and her brother Ira Snay of West Frankfort were visiting with friends and relatives over the weekend at this place. Dec 16, 1925
Ray Monroe returned home last week. Dec 16, 1925
A. L. Bradley, turnkey of the Williamson County Jail lost the sight of his right eye following an operation performed by an eye specialist in Chicago Tuesday morning. Both of Mr. Bradley’s eyes were affected and it was necessary that sight be lost entirely in one eye for the left eye might be cured. His son, Monte. Bradley, was at his bedside at the time of the operation. Dec 16, 1925
Arrests Made
Robert Morris of Herrin charged with larceny – gave himself up at Chicago Dec 16, 1925
Ralph Vaughn and Thomas W. Colp of Blairsville were arrested Tuesday morning on a charge of taking an automobile without the owner’s consent. They filed a $500.00 bond each on Tuesday and were released. Dec 16, 1925
Noah Bishop of Carterville and Luther Smith of Colp were arrested for malicious mischief and placed in the county jail. Smith is17 years of age while Bishop gave his age as 19 years. Dec 16, 1925
W. M. Hawkins purchased the stock and fixtures of the Whitlock Store on East Union Street and will consolidate it with the Hill Grocery Store on East McKinley Street that he bought recently. Dec 17, 1925
Dear Santa Claus—I am a little girl nine years old. I go to school every day and am in the third grade. I will tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a doll cart for my dolls for I have two large ones and don’t forget candy, nuts and oranges. Zella Mae Tanner, Stonefort Dec 17, 1925
Dear Santa Claus—I have been good. Please bring me a train and a merry-go-round and marbles and lots of candy and nuts, a dump cart, farm wagon, top pop gun, airplane, a steam roller, a dog, a story book, some dominoes and a sled. Herbert Wohlwend, 1707 West Main Street Dec 17, 1925
One man in Marion has more ups and downs than any other person in the city and is still smiling and jovial. During the past seven years he has been employed at the one place he has had approximately 1,130,500 ups and downs and is still living over it. This man is Herbert Mosley the congenial elevator operator for the Marion State Savings Bank. The Marion State and Savings Bank has five floors and making an average of fifty foot to a trip Mosley would travel 5 miles and 3050 feet in a day or 33 miles and 2560 feet in a week. Counting this rate for eleven years Mosley has traveled a total of 14,679 miles without leaving the same building or has traveled over half the distance around the world. Dec 17, 1925
Andrew Gladden of Herrin R.R. 1 was in the Herrin Hospital Thursday suffering injuries of the head and spine suffered when caught in a fall of rock while working in the “Scratch Back” mine between Herrin and Marion. Gladden was working on track in the mine when a rock caught him. The rock was so heavy that men rushing to the rescue could not lift it and a jack was employed to lift it from the trapped miner. That Gladden was not instantly killed was probably due to the fact that the floor of the mine tunnel was soft and he was forced down into the mud. X-ray photographs were being made in the hospital Thursday afternoon to determine the extent of the injuries, which are serious. Dec 17, 1925
Marriage License
Fred Sullinger, Anna 23
Freda Fox, Cobden 21
John Purnell, Herrin 65
Nellie Hall, Herrin 67
Ralph Hodge, St. Louis 22
Okel Bruce, St. Louis 19
D. B. Ward, Ina 21
Paula Cates, West Frankfort 19
Walter Woodward, Johnston City —
Anita Murray, Johnston City 19
Nona Eberhart, Johnston City 39
Mary Stritzel, Johnston City 20 Dec 17, 1925
Carterville Dr. J. F. Foser returned to this city last week from Florida. Dec 17, 1925
Charles Butler, former singer with Billy Sunday sang several solos at the Christian Church Sunday. Dec 17, 1925
Charles Butts is ill at his home on Virginia Avenue. Dec 17,1925
Mrs. Laura Mofield of DuQuoin visited her sister, Mrs. Thomas Richardson Friday. Dec 17, 1925
Mrs. Major Anderson and children of Nason visited her sister, Mrs. Clara Lockey and her mother, Mrs. Lula Perry, Saturday. Dec 17, 1925
Mrs. J. R. Howard and children of Allen Avenue have returned from a several weeks visit at her old home at Owensboro, Kentucky. Dec 17, 1925
Mrs. John Gregg of North Garfield Street was helping Mrs. C. N. Logan of East Boulevard make candy last Friday when she accidentally spilled hot syrup on both hands burning them. Dec 17, 1925
Creal Springs Mrs. T. J. White of Anna was visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucy Choate a few days ago. Dec 17, 1925
Oscar Veach of West Vienna came Monday to see his sister, Mrs. Roy Isom. Mr. Isom is the new blacksmith, having bought out Roscoe Miller a few days ago, Dec 17, 1925
William Sutton and Miss Hattie Ward were married Monday afternoon by Thomas Willard, Justice of the Peace. Dec 17, 1925
Dr. H. L. Patterson, his mother, Mrs. Mary Harris and other members of the family vacated their two-story frame residence near the school grounds the first of the week moving into their just completed modern home on South Line Street facing the Ozark Hotel. Dec 17, 1925
Mrs. Edith Smith and babe of Ozark were here Wednesday to see Grandma Halley who is critically ill. Dec 17, 1925
New Hope Misses Myrtle and Fay Rushing of Marion spent Sunday with their parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Rushing. Dec 17, 1925
Several here attended the Charivari at James Frost Saturday night for his daughter who recently was married to Harvey Bush. Dec 17, 1925
The Claude Brandon’s are enjoying a new radio. Dec 17, 1925
Tick Ridge Ray Edwards and family of Johnston City visited with his parents Mrs. and Mrs. Gano Edwards Sunday. Dec 18, 1925
Mr. Phillips who bought the Will Hawkins farm was given an old time Charivari last week. Dec 18, 1925
Mrs. Alta Achols and children of near Paulton visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. McDonald Saturday night and Sunday. Dec 18, 1925
M. Coonts and children Elsie and Cevil attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Knight of Thompsonville Tuesday. Dec 18, 1925
Miss Lillie Mitchell was married to Harold Pangborn of Champaign on Wednesday. The bride’s mother, Mrs. Grace Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Mitchell, uncle and aunt and Mrs. Lena Selzer of St. Louis, another aunt of the bride witnessed the wedding ceremony performed at 1:30 Wednesday in the Centenary Methodist Church in St. Louis. Mrs. Pangborn is the youngest daughter of the late John Mitchell and Mrs. Grace Mitchell of West Boulevard. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Pangborn of Champaign and is employed as an accountant for the Illinois Central Railroad headquarters in Marion. The newlyweds are living in the home of the bride’s parents, pending the furnishing of their own apartments. Dec 18, 1925
Marriage License
Kenneth. Dawson, Herrin 24
Gladys Reach, Herrin 19 Dec 18, 1925
Williamson County Court
Erwin Talley of Carterville was found not guilty of violation of the Illinois Prohibition Act in County Court here Friday morning. Dec 18, 1925
The case of Paul Abott (Abbot?) for wife abandonment went to jury Friday morning. Dec 18,1925
Frank Goodwin was placed on trial for child abandonment. Dec 18, 1925
Spillertown Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Jack and Mrs. J. H. Lance and Mrs. Myrtle Bowman attended the funeral of Mrs. Amanda Boles in Marion Tuesday. Dec 18, 1925
The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Headen is on the sick list this week. Dec 18, 1925
Pittsburg Mrs. Thomas Taylor or Pittsburg who underwent an operation is home again doing nicely. Dec 18, 1925
Mrs. C. Everett received word last week that her daughter, Ruby, who was working in Kankakee was expecting to undergo an operation for appendicitis. Dec 18, 1925
Mrs. Charlie Arnold is on the sick list. Dec 18, 1925
The wedding of Miss Nevia Boyd and Aud Chamness on last November 14 has been announced here. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Boyd. The groom is the son of Mrs. Pete Chamness. The wedding took place in Benton. The young couple will make their home in Pittsburg. Dec 18, 1925
Arnold View Mrs. Frances Motsinger passed away last Tuesday. She leaves three children, six grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Death was due to complication of diseases. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Dec 18, 1925
Pearl Baker is making preparations to move from Arnold View vicinity to Detroit, Michigan where her husband is employed in a garage. Dec 18, 1925
Elza Does and sister Bessie spent the weekend with their sister, Mrs. Marion Motsinger. Dec 18, 1925
Pigeon Creek The A. B. Baker family has moved from the farm of Grover Chamness to the farm of Harvey Onstott. Dec 18, 1925
Misses Jewell Chamness and Flo Ella Lear visited Chamness School Friday. Dec 18, 1925
Cambria Thursday night a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Woods. Dec 18, 1925
0. C. Pollard, merchant, has been seriously ill with the flu and a nervous breakdown. He seemed on the road to recovery but on Monday was reported worse again. Dec 18, 1925
Peter 0. Merriweather of 609 West Boyton Street passed away on Saturday morning, December 19, 1925 at 4:10 a.m. following an illness of heart trouble. Mr. Merriweather was 57 years, 4 months and 11 days of age. His wife, Mary Merriweather of Marion, mother Mrs. R. D. Merriweather, three brothers, John Leamon and William Merriweather and one sister Mrs. Ella Standard, all of St. Louis, survive him. Mr. Merriweather was employed at eh Scranton Coal Company. Dec 19, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Parker are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born on December 16, 1925 and he is the second child and first boy in the family. The little lad has been named Hugh Mason, Jr. Mr. Parker is an accountant. Dec 19, 1925
Glen E. Hargrave of Hen–in and Miss Ethel Taylor of Herrin were united in marriage by Dr. A. E. Prince in the pastor’s study at the First Baptist Church Saturday morning. The groom is a baker by trade and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hargrave of Herrin. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Taylor of Herrin. Lee Hargrave and Miss Blanche Taylor of Herrin accompanied the couple to Marion. Dec 19, 1925
Marriage License
G. E. Hargrave, Herrin 22
Ethel Taylor, Herrin 20
Domenick Delvida, Herrin 36
Alice Waltz, Herrin 21
Joe Brazitis, Herrin 22
Londa Vernotti, Johnston City 16 Dec 19, 1925
An Oakland car driven by Cecil Cobb of Johnston City collided with an Illinois Central Train near Johnston City at 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon resulting in Mr. Cobb receiving serious injuries on his body. Mr. Cobb was rushed to the Hen–in Hospital where a medical examination revealed his shoulder bone to be broken and other serious injuries on his face and body. The car was a total wreck. Mr. Cobb lives with his father Lee Cobb in Johnston City and is employed at one of the mines near that city. Dec 21, 1925
Letters To Santa
Dear Santa Claus—I am a little girl six years old and I go to school and like my teacher fine. I will tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a writing desk, a story book doll, nuts, candy and fruit. From your little friend, Mary Evelyn Moore, 208 South Burr Street Dec 21, 1925
Dear Santa Claus—I am a little girl seven years old and go to school every day and am in the second grade. I go to Sunday school every Sunday. I help my mother. I want you to bring me a sleepy doll and some dishes and a doll buggy and some candy, nuts and oranges. Lucille Jack, 1009 South Mechanic Street Dec 21, 1925
Dear Santa Claus—I am a little boy eight years old. I want for Christmas a box of tools, a scooter, bananas, oranges and nuts. Your friend, Bobbie Chamness, 1114 North State Street, Marion Dec 21, 1925
Dear Santa—I am a little girl five years old and I think I am a pretty good girl. I stay at home with my mother when the rest have gone to school and work. So I get very lonesome sometimes so please bring me a little tiny doll as I have three big ones, a pair of gloves, some new dresses for my other dolls, nuts and candy. Thank you in advance. Effie Jane Holmes, 1006 North State Street Dec 21, 1925
The home of Cecil Barth, contractor, at 904 North Highland Street caught fire Saturday night and when the first department was notified about 10:20 P.M. the flames had gained such headway that it was impossible to save the building. Neighbors and friends saved the majority of the furniture. The cause of the fire is not known. Dec 21, 1925
Miss Jessie Russell and Ward Simpson, both of Marion, slipped away to Cairo and were married Sunday afternoon, December 20th by the Rev. 0. C. Connett at four o’clock. The couple had intended to keep their marriage a secret for a while but word got out somehow. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Russell of West Chestnut Street. The groom is the son of Mrs. Lina Simpson of North Court Street. Dec 21, 1925
New Hope “Aunt Betty” Tygett who makes her home with her niece, Mrs. George Wray, was entertained with a nice birthday dinner Saturday, December 19th. Her cake had 82 candles on it. Dec 21, 1925
Marvin Owen, Clark Bruce and Virgil Perry were initiated into the Sigma Alpha Pi Fraternity last week at the Normal University at Carbondale. Dec 22, 1925
James W. Abbitt, aged Civil War veteran who for twenty years has made his home in Creal Springs, passed away in Metropolis Friday December 18, 1925, and was buried there Saturday. James Abbitt was one of ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Abbitt on a farm near Dixon Springs in Pope County. All of the family has now passed away with the exception possibly of one brother, Marion Freeman Abbitt whose address has for many years been unknown. On December 12, 1863, at the age of 18 Abbitt enlisted in Captain Norris’ Company “M” of the 13th Illinois Calvary with Col. Marble as regiment commander. Most of his war experiences consisted of doing guard duty and chasing guerilla bands in the territory west of the Mississippi River, chiefly in the state of Arkansas. He escaped without being wounded and was honorably discharged from the service in October 1865 at Camp Butler. He was first married in January 1868 in Johnson County to Mary J. Mahes. Their union was blessed with five children all who are now deceased, as is also their mother. About seventeen years ago Mr. Abbitt was married again at Creal Springs to Mrs. Carrie Watson from whom he was divorced five years ago. Most of Mr. Abbitt’s life was spent as a farmer. He resided near Vienna three or four years, lived a short time in Massac County and had gone to Metropolis on a visit when he became ill and after a few days illness he passed away. {IL. State Marriage Index—James W. Abbitt married to Carrie Norris Watson on April 26, 1899 in Massac County} Dec 22, 1925
Miss Helen Alexander leaves tonight for Warren, Ohio where she will become the bride of John Slater, formerly of this city, on Christmas Eve. Miss Alexander is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Alexander of North Market Street. Mr. Slater is the son of Judge W. F. Slater of Marion. He is now employed at the Union Trust & Savings at Warren. The couple will reside in Warren. Dec 23, 1925
Marriage License
R. S. Wiggins, Bush 25
Jessie R. Hawkins, Charleston, Mo. 23
James Cullen, West Frankfort 26
Onna B. Monahan, West Frankfort 18
Loran Galespie, Johnston City 27
Ethel Albaugh, Johnston City 25
L. M. Gardner, Carbondale 24
Marie Purcelli, Murphysboro 46
Piatro Manni, Herrin 33
Victoria Argenta, Johnston City 16 Dec 23, 1925
Among the recent marriages to Marionites in Benton are those of Charles Simmons to Lucille Barnett and Kelly W. Hoover to Elsie McClaren of West Frankfort. At Harrisburg a marriage license has been issued to Clyde Travelstead of Marion and Velma Halterman of Carbondale. Dec 23, 1925
Marriage License
William Dunn, Detroit Michigan 26
Lula W. Troutman, Marion 23
Ray Vaughn, Energy 19
Florence Woolard, Energy 18
Lawrence Odum, Creal Springs 28
Bessie Henson, Creal Springs 17
Newman Snider, Energy 19
Eva Lampley, West Frankfort 20
Troy Sanders, Marion 19
Opal Stephenson, Johnston City 17 Dec 24, 1925
Miss Bertha Anne Stanley of Herrin, age 21 years, was married to C. Frank Johnson of Herrin, age 27 years at the Baptist parsonage on Thursday morning. The groom is the son of Mrs. and Mrs. Sinell Johnson of Herrin and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stanley of Herrin. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. James Sedden of Herrin. Dec 24, 1925
William Rix, veteran labor leader of Marion, was re-elected as President of the Central Trades Council of Marion at the annual election of officers held here Wednesday evening. Mr. Rix has been an officer in this organization for the past twenty years. He assisted in organizing the trades unions of the city and is president of the Hod Carriers Union of Marion at the present time. Dec 24, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Boester of route three reports a new daughter at his home, born last Tuesday. This is the fifth child and fourth girl in the family. Dec 24, 1925
Miss Beulah Clarida who is teaching in the Fairfield High School returned home Wednesday for the Christmas Holidays. Dec 24, 1925
Oak Grove Charles and Edna Murphy visited their grandmother, Mrs. E. Durey Sunday. Dec 24, 1925
D. D. Walls and grandson, Louie transacted business in New Burnside Monday. Dec 24, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. George Russell visited their daughter, Mrs. Irene Sterns. Dec 24, 1925
Oscar and Joe Powell of Renshaw went opossum hunting Friday night. Dec 24, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Bernice Holmes visited Mrs. Holmes’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Henshaw. Dec 24, 1925
Archie Loless, Deputy U.S. Marshall of Danville, is expected to visit home folks Christmas. Dec 24, 1925
The home of Ms. George Miller on East Main Street was discovered to be a mass of flames Thursday evening. The origin of the fire is not known. This side was occupied by Burton Cannon, of the Southern Illinois Gas Company. Mr. Cannon was not home at the time and his damage is estimated at about $250.00. Mrs. Mille was in Carbondale at the time of the fire. Dec 26, 1925
At ten o’clock on Christmas morning Miss Lillie Thompson became the bride of W.M. Dunn of Detroit, Michigan, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Troutman of R.R. 3. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dunn of Marion and is employed in Detroit. The happy couple will leave on New Years Day for Detroit where they will make their home. They will be accompanied by the bride’s brother, Ronald Troutman who also has employment in Detroit. Dec 26, 1925
Miss Ellen May Boles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Boles of Marion, became the bride of John McCormick, son of Mack McCormick of Herrin, Thursday afternoon at three o’clock in the pastor’s study of the First Baptist Church. Miss Ollie Gamble and Vernell Hill accompanied the couple. Dec 26, 1925
The secret has leaked out that about four weeks ago Calvin Troutman and Miss Neva Borland stole away from their friends and were quietly married in Harrisburg. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Borland of North Granite Street and the groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Troutman of R.R. 2. Dec 26, 1925
The car driven by Peas Barnwell of Zeigler on Saturday morning did considerable damaged when it crashed into Clarence Smoot’s Essex automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Smoot and children and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bloodworth and children occupied the Smoot car. None of the parties were seriously injured. Dec 26, 1925
At the morning preaching service at the Presbyterian Church the elected deacons by the congregation were installed, Glenn Goddard, W. W. Rogers, Clarence N. Logan, Mrs. Harry Bantz, Mrs. A. D. Young, Mrs. Leo Courtney, Mrs. John Goddard and Mrs. H. C. Humphrey. Dec 28, 1925
Edwin Lee Newton, the four months old son of Oscar C. and Elizabeth (Robinson) Newton passed away at the family residence, 1011 East DeYoung Street on Christmas Day, December 25, 1925. The small son was born in Marion on September 1, 1925 and at the time of his death was 3 months and 24 days old. Besides the parents he is survived by one sister, Alice Louise Newton, age 11 years and one brother, William Cleveland Newton, age 9 years. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Dec 28, 1925
A Ford belonging to Frank Chamness, purchased only last summer, was stolen from in front of Jeer’s Store Saturday night while Mr. and Mrs. Chamness were attending the show at the Orpheum. Dec 28, 1925
Alton I. Cloud was united in marriage to Miss Hazel Mildred Ridge on Friday, December 25, 1925 at Grant City, Missouri, his former home. The wedding took place at the M.E. Church at Grant City, which both the bride and groom are both members. The new Mrs. Cloud is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Ridge of Grant City. Mr. Cloud will return to his post as linotype operator for the Marion Daily Republican but Mrs. Cloud will not come until the completion of the present school yeas as she is under contract as a teacher at Grant City. Dec 28, 1925
Mrs. Helen Berry Goddard, wife of Eugene Goddard of Marion passes away at the family residence on Sunday night December 27, 1925 following an extended illness. The deceased was born at New Burnsides on April 4, 1901 and was educated in the public schools at New Burnsides and at the Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale. She was the daughter of John and Dona Berry and at the time of her death was 24 years, 8 months and 23 days of age. She was united in marriage to Eugene Goddard on June 4, 1921 and resided at their home in Marion until her death. To this union one child was born, Robert Eugene Goddard, who will be three years of age on the first day of February. The deceased was never strong physically and the past two years began to fail in health rapidly. On November 22, 1924 she with her husband and her mother and babe went to Tucson, Arizona in hopes that she would regain her health but returned on July 22, 1924. Mrs. Goddard professed faith in Christ and united with the Methodist Church at New Burnsides when she was eleven years of age. She leaves her companion, Eugene Goddard and her babe, Robert Eugene, her mother, Mrs. F. S. Winn of Marion, one brother, Dr. M. F. Berry of Murray, Kentucky, two sisters, Mrs. W. T. Edmondson of New Burnsides and Ms. John McFarland of Wichita, Kansas. Her father and one sister, Mary, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at the Methodist Church at New Burnsides on Tuesday, December 29, 1925 and interment will be at the New Burnsides Cemetery. Dec 28, 1925
William A. Mayers and Miss Lulu Corgan of Marion were united in marriage Christmas Day at three o’clock P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg by the Rev. Julian Atwood. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Corgan of West Cline Street and is employed at the local office of the Southern Telephone Company. The groom, former bookkeeper at Bobby Dick Mine, is now district representative of the International Correspondence Schools. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shellenberger, Bill Conley and Stella Robinson attended the couple. The couple spent a brief honeymoon in Pinckneyville visiting with his relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Mayer will reside at 903 East Carter Street. Dec 29, 1925
Carterville Mrs. Laura Mofield of DuQuoin spent Christmas visiting her daughter and family, Mrs. John Terry on Virginia Avenue. Dec 29, 1925
A family reunion was given at the home of Mrs. Sarah Butts on Christmas and the following people were present: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butts and little daughter, Wanda Lou, Mr. and Mrs. George McCuan and children, Bennie and Sarah Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barwick and children, Laverne and Louis, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. George Waldron of Hurst and Mrs. and Mrs. Burton and daughter. Dec 29, 1925
Dr. F. Hiller and little son, Paul, spent Christmas in Pickett, Arkansas. Dec 29, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Marten are the proud parents of a baby girl born Sunday. Dec 29, 1925
Frank Lauder is home from school spending Christmas with his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Lauder. Dec 29, 1925
Misses Christena Richart and Irene Watson of James Milliken University at Decatur are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Richart and Mr. and Mrs. James Watson. Dec 29, 1925
Margaret Huss, student at the St. Louis University, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. X. M. Huss. Dec 29, 1925
Edmund Gartner of Milwaukee is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gartner. Dec 29, 1925
Mrs. H. L. Bunker of South Bend, Indiana, who arrived last week for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. A. D. Young, fell down the cellar stairway and suffered bruises and a bad cut on her head. Dec 29, 1925
Claude Swan, who was injured Monday morning at the Paulton Mine when his left foot was crushed by a motor, was doing as well as expected at the Marion Hospital Tuesday. The foot was seriously mashed and a sliver of bone was removed, but it is believed his foot will be saved. He came to Illinois from Alabama. Dec 29, 1925
Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Joe Hoye of Pittsburg Sunday to help celebrate his 36th birthday with dinner of barbecued pig, roast goose and chicken. Dec 29, 1925
Ray and Cecil Clark are back in their cells at the County Jail after a few moments of freedom this afternoon following a sensational jail break in which they fled from the county jail after locking Fred Bradley, acting jailor, in a cell, relieving him of his gun and knocking his wife to the floor when she attempted to bar their way. Dec 30, 1925
Amos Bearden was injured when two autos collided at the corner of Cherry and Court Streets. He suffered a severe gash in the forehead requiring several stitches. Dec 30, 1925
Ralph Moore, nephew of Frank Jenkins, Deputy County Clerk, passed away at the family residence in Rockwell City, Iowa Thursday morning. The deceased was 18 years of age and was the son of Ralph Richard Moore, who formerly lived in Marion. Dec 30, 1925
Harry Otis Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Harris of Marion, was married to Miss Francis Lemmon of Indianapolis on October 30th at Indianapolis where the young couple will make their home. Mr. Harris has been located there for some time. Dec 30, 1925
Ora Calvin Crowder of Marion passed away at the Marion Hospital on East Main Street Tuesday evening, December 29th at 8:30 o’clock following a short illness with appendicitis. The young man became afflicted with appendicitis Sunday, December 20th and was removed to the Marion Hospital on Sunday, December 27, 1925. He was 22 years, 8 months and 1 day of age at the time of his death. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crowder of Mt. Vernon and was born at McLeansboro, Illinois on April 28, 1903. He is survived by his parents and two sisters who reside in Mt Vernon. Calvin Crowder came to Marion four years ago as machine operator at the Orpheum Theater where he worked until a few months ago when he became a salesman. He boarded at the home of Mrs. Sherman Barakman on South Buchanan Street during his stay in Marion. The body was removed to Mt. Vernon where funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 31st and the Myers Funeral Home. Dec 30, 1925
Hurricane John Crenshaw of Marion was the guest of Miss Beulah Chamness Tuesday evening. Dec 30, 1925
Mrs. Fred Yancey spent Thursday visiting her husband who is a patient in the Holden Hospital at Carbondale. Dec 30, 1925
Mrs. Levi Crain is very ill at her home here this week. Dec 30, 1925
Miss Kate Crain of Urbana spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Crain here. Dec 30, 1925
Marriage License
/Lester R. Norman, Marion 20
\Reathel Williams, Johnston City 19
/Charles Palmer, Energy 21
\Evelyn Rodman, Energy 16
/Matt Cherne, Johnston City 23
\Anna Markvitch, Johnston City 21
/Oro Bradley, Goreville 21
\Ella Loshman, Goreville 19
/Delbert Tyner, Cambria 23
\Cecil White, Crainville 18
/Bernie Sween, Herrin 21
\Eva Elders, Carterville 20
/Rufus Taley, Carterville 49
\Mrs. Lotta Craig, Carterville 39 Dec 31, 1925
(Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 6)