All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican

January

Miss Helen Gertrude Alexander and John William Slater, both of Marion, were married Saturday in Warren, Ohio. Dr. J.F. Reid, uncle of the bride, and Miss Francella Reid accompanied them. The couple will reside in Warren. Janl, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Daffron, 907 North Monroe Street, have a baby girl, weighing 8 pounds, born Friday, January 1, 1926 at 11:00 p.m. being the New Year’s baby. Jan 1, 1926

Ray D. Bradley was fatally injured while thawing out a carbide lighting system at his home in Goreville Friday January 1, 1926 at 6:35 p.m. He was born in Goreville on November 17, 1892 and was 33 years of age. He was the son of Thomas A. and Alice N. (Hudgens) Bradley. Two brothers, Rolla Bradley of Herrin and Don Bradley of Marion and two sisters, Mrs. Ward Thompson of Goreville and Miss Muriel Bradley of Goreville, survive him. Burial will occur at the Fountain Cemetery. Jan 2, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/John S. Kohn, Herrin                   25

\Lillian Boyd, Marion                     21

/William C. Hughes, Benton           49

\Claudie Haggard, Benton             45

/Herman Lowery, Herrin               25

\Essie Stanley, Vienna                  22

/Clarence Manning, Herrin            32

\Ruth Whittington, Herrin             26

/Grover Wade, Colp                     28

\Dora Nelson, Colp                       23

/William Harper, Bush                   40

\Nellie McGuire, Bush                    45

/Arthur Needham, Carbondale      22

\Flossie Foster, Carterville             19

/Dave Smith, Carterville                44

\Lillie Smith, Carterville                 27   Jan 4, 1926

Junita Alberta Scott (colored), daughter of Sam and Elizabeth (Welch) Scott, died of pneumonia January 2, 1926 at the family home on Liberty Street and was buried Monday at the Maplewood Cemetery. She was 5 years, 1 month and 22 days of age. Besides her parents she is survived by a half-brother, Leslie Perkins, a half sister, Dorothy Perkins, and two brothers, Marion Scott and Sam Scott and one sister, Norma Joan Scott. Jan 4, 1926

John S. Korhy of Herrin and Mrs. Lillian Allsop Boyd of Marion were married at Sunday at the First Methodist Church parsonage by pastor, Dr. J.W. Cummins. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grider accompanied them. They will make their home in Herrin. Jan 4,1926

Miss Pauline Spiller is teaching at the high school at Miles, Michigan. Jan 4, 1926

Ray Norman, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Norman and Miss Reather Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams of Johnston City were recently married. Jan 4, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Fitz Odum are the proud parents of a baby boy. This is the second child and the first boy. The mother was formerly Miss Eva Sweet. Jan 4, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Fauber of South Bend, Indiana but formerly of Marion are announcing the birth of a baby girl at their home. This is the second daughter in the family. Jan 4, 1926

George Valentine, son of David and Mary (White) Valentine, was born in North Carolina March 12, 1850 and died at the home of his brother, James Valentine, in Creal Springs January 2, 1926. He was 75 years, 9 months and 20 days of age. He came with his parents to Illinois via Tennessee in 1862 locating in Williamson County near Cana, where he farmed until he retired some ten years ago, taking residence in Creal Springs. He became a Christian while a very young man, uniting with the Davis Prairie Baptist Church, later transferring to the Cana Church. He was married three times, first to Doshie Jones and one child was born to this union and with the mother is deceased. The second marriage was to Mrs. Tabitha Holderfield and one child was born to this union, Mrs. Charles Carter, with her mother are deceased leaving four children. A third marriage was to Mrs. Amanda Jack, who also is deceased. He leaves his brother and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Cana Baptist Church with interment at the Cana Cemetery. Jan 5, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Lanton (colored) of 709 South Liberty Street are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby boy born January 3, 1926. He is the second child in the family. Jan 5, 1926

Lucy Ann Johnson, daughter of Moses and Ann Odum, was born in Williamson County near Creal Springs September 16, 1846 and died December 31, 1925. She was in her eightieth year at the time of her death. She was a member of the Christian Church. She was married to James Johnson, a Civil War soldier, in 1866 and they were parents of twelve children, nine preceded her in death. Those who survive include her husband, one brother, Martin Odum, three children, Mrs. Nannie Lewis, Gordia Johnson and Mrs. Cecal Gallimore, two grandchildren, Jackson James Lewis and James Jackson Johnson. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church on Friday. Interment was at the Creal Springs Cemetery. Jan 5, 1926

Stonefort   The funeral of Mrs. Martha Alice Parks, wife of Howard Parks, was held at the M.E. Church Tuesday. Interment was in Salem Cemetery. Jan 5, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Lewis announce the arrival of a baby boy born December 28th. Jan 5, 1926

Creal Springs   Miss Bessie Scarbrough, Crainville School teacher, with her friend, Miss Chloe Broadway of this city, went to Vienna last Wednesday where Miss Scarbrough and Prof. Loren C. Kerley, a teacher in the Belknap School, were married at the M.E. parsonage there. Jan 6, 1926

The funeral of Mrs. V.M. Foley was held at the residence on Saturday, December 26th and burial was made in the Creal Springs Cemetery. The deceased was the widow of the late Civil War soldier, V.M. Foley and was some eighty years of age. Jan 6, 1926

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Rev. William T. Graham of Marion passed away Wednesday, January 6, 1926. The deceased was pastor of the Methodist Church South of Marion in1917 and returned in 1918. He resigned to accept a position with the Central Illinois Public Service Co. where he was an employee at the time of his death. He was the son of William and Rebecca Graham and was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 1, 1862. He was 63 years, 5 months and 5 days of age. He married Miss Oro Defenbacher (Diefenbacher?) on October 1, 1895 and they had two, Miss Ruth Graham and Phillip Graham, both of Marion. Jan 6, 1926

Marriage License

/Ova Russell, Marion         20

\Ollie O’Neal, Marion         20     Jan 6, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Young announce the arrival of a daughter at their home, 1003 South Buchanan Street, born on Tuesday, January 5, 1926. The little Miss has been named Mary Rose. Jan 6, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCluskie of Scotsboro are the proud parents of a baby girl, born Sunday, January 3rd and has been named Iretta Fern.  Jan 6, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Wiseman are announcing the arrival of a baby girl at their home, 605 East Carter Street, born January 5, 1926, and will be known as Wilma Genevieve. Jan 7, 1926

Herman A. (Kiddo) Whiteside was arrested Thursday by the Sheriff of Madison County on a bench warrant when he failed to appear for court Tuesday. Jan 8, 1926

William Robert Fischer of Marion and Miss Mamie Belle Potter of Benton, were married in Nashville Wednesday afternoon at the First M.E. Church parsonage. Jan 8, 1926

Attorneys for Herman (Kiddo) Whiteside of Alton charged with rape and taking indecent liberties with a child, failed to raise the sufficient bond of $10,000 and Mr. Whiteside was returned to county jail. Jan 9, 1926

Carterville   James Wright, 24, was killed when hit by an automobile in Chicago Monday. His funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Sam Taylor Thursday morning. Wright was in the Navy and was given a military burial by the American Legion. Jan 9, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Garvin announce the arrival of an eight-pound girl at their home 106 North Cunningham Street on Saturday, January 9th. The young miss has been named Betty Geraldine. Mrs. Garvin was formerly Miss Margaret Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Art Webb of West Frankfort. Mr. Garvin is employed at the Travelstead and Graves Barber Shop. Jan 9, 1926

Fred C. Hodge, age 69, of Marion passed away at his home, 506 South Vicksburg Street, on Sunday morning, January 10, 1926. Mr. Hodge was born in Kentucky on October 3, 1856. He was the son of Nellum and Mary (Podon) Hodge and was educated in the public schools of Jonesboro, Ark. He first married in Arkansas several years ago and had 5 children, O.R. Hodge of Beach Grove, Ky.; Mrs. W.U. Worton of Memphis, Tenn.; J.R. Hodge of Greenville, Miss. and F.A. Hodge of Memphis, Tenn. The brother and sister who survive are J.P. Hodge of Waco, Texas and Mrs. Emma Rose of Indiana. Mr. Hodge moved to Marion fifteen months ago and resided in this city until his death. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Jonesboro, Ark. and a member of the Masons Lodge in Arkansas. Short funeral services were conducted at the family residence Monday. The body was shipped to Jonesboro, Ark. where services were conducted Wednesday. Leakage of the heart was the cause of death. Jan11, 1926

Dr. William Pinkney Sutherland of Creal Springs quietly passed away at his home in that city on Saturday evening, January 9, 1926 at 9:10 pm. following a stroke of paralysis. The deceased was born in Golconda on March 12, 1847 and was 78 years of age. Dr. Sutherland was the son of John and Elizabeth (King) Sutherland. He attended the state normal at Bloomington and after graduation went to Cincinnati, Ohio to study medicine and became a graduated physician. He practiced medicine in Creal Springs for many years. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Creal Springs for thirty years. Dr. Sutherland was united in marriage to Miss Amanda C. Whiteside and ten children were born to them, two preceding him in death. Those surviving are: H.D. Sutherland of Long Beach, California; W.P. Sutherland of Marion; Mrs. A.J. Asrey of Marion; Mrs. J.G. Mitchell of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Hubert Corder of Carterville; Mrs. I.T. Roberts of Johnston City; Mrs. Otis Smith of Elgin and Mrs. R. Ragsdale of Murphysboro. Mrs. Sutherland passed away in 1896 and he united in marriage to Miss Ettie Simpson on February 26, 1910 at Creal Springs. Dr. Sutherland also leaves two brothers, Frank Sutherland of Alhambra, California, Uriah Sutherland of Metropolis and three sisters, Mrs. Kate Gulley of Golconda, Mrs. Lizzie Ready of Los Angeles, California and Mrs. Will Raney of McCloud, Texas. His brother, J.A. Sutherland, died at his home in Marion last spring. The funeral will be held January 12th at the Presbyterian Church in Creal Springs. Janl 1, 1926

A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Deaton at their home January 10, 1926, the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Monetta Hodge. Jan 11, 1926

Alton I. Cloud, linotype operator of the Daily Republican, was married to Miss Hazel Ridge, a teacher in Grant City, Mo. Jan11, 1926

Elbert Clayton Frick of Herrin died Monday night. He was born near Carterville on March 7, 1866, the son of George W. and Mary (Wagoner) Frick. When death came on January 12th he was 59 years of age. Early in life he was united in marriage with Miss Ruah Murrah, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Sullins of Marion was born to their union. Following the death of his wife, Mr. Frick married Minnie Keaster in 1898 and one son, Paul A. Frick of Marion, reporter for the Daily Republican, was born. Widowed a second time, Mr. Frick married Mary Ralls on September 26, 1915 and she survives. One brother, Albert Frick of Carterville and two sisters, Mrs. J.L. McKay and Mrs. Luke Ralls of Herrin also survive. Mr. Frick was a Republican and served as a member of the Williamson County board of supervisors for twelve years. He was a coal miner when not engaged in public work. Funeral services at Hurricane Church with interment at Hurricane. Jan 12, 1926

Charlie Barekman, 21, and Miss Helen Sisney, 18, both of Marion, were united in marriage at Benton Saturday, January 9, 1926. Mr. Barekman is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Barekman of Marion and is employed at the Family Theaters. Mrs. Barekman lived with her grandfather, G.W. Sisney on East College Street in Marion. The young couple will live in Marion. Jan 12, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Russell have a new baby girl born January 11, 1926, at their home on North Market Street. She has been named Helen June. The mother was formerly Miss Blanch Maxine Baker. Jan 12, 1926

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Robert Eugene Mitchell, two-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mitchell, died at 5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mitchell’s father, J.E. Blue on North Fair Street. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Jan 13, 1926

George W. Russell passed away at his home in St. Louis on January 4th. His funeral was held Thursday, January 7th at the Pentecostal Church at Creal Springs. Jan 13, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. B. Cochran of East Everett Street, Marion, are parents of a baby girl born January 13, 1926 in a hospital in St. Louis. The mother was formerly Miss Pauline Jackson. E.B. Jackson of the Marion State Savings Bank is a proud granddad. Jan 13, 1926

I.C. Brown, age 71, of Marion was found dead at his room at the Keystone Mine between Marion and Johnston City Thursday morning, January 14, 1926 about 9 a.m. The deceased was in the best of health when he started to work Thursday morning and had loaded one car at the mine. The driver came into his room to get the car and noticed Mr. Brown sitting by the side of his car, dead. The deceased was born in Illinois on March 29, 1854. He was married to Miss Lets Hailey about fifty years ago. Jan 14, 1926

A hit and run driver of an auto collided with Grant Stanley’s wagon on North Court Street Wednesday morning. Mr. Stanley was thrown to the pavement with considerable force and severely injured. He is offering a $50.00 reward for the identity of the driver. Jan 14, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Harney Russell are the proud parents of a baby girl born January 11, 1926 and the 4th child in the family. She has been named Helen Juanita. Jan 14, 1926

Marriage License

/Noble Loyd, Chamness               21

\Elizabeth Chancey, Herrin           18   Jan 14, 1926

Lawrence A. Browning of St. Louis, died at the Brown Palace Hotel at Denver at 12:35 P.M. on Thursday January 14th of bronchial pneumonia. Mr. Browning was 65 years of age and was born at Browning Hill, 4 miles west of Benton. He was a brother-in-law of James A. Bainbridge of Marion; his wife having been Miss Luela Bainbridge. His wife is a niece of Leroy Goddard of Chicago and Henry Goddard of Mt. Carmel. The deceased was a son of William R. Browning and was one of a family of five. His brothers were, Judge Daniel Browning, who was circuit judge in this district from 1879 to 1885, William R. Browning, Jr., who was a Benton merchant and Marshall Browning, a leading coal operator of Southern Illinois. His sister was the wife of George Lopus. Jan 15, 1926

Joe L. Boatright and Miss Madge Lanthrum, both of Marion, were united in marriage last Tuesday afternoon, February 19th at the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lanthrum of Scotsboro and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Deena Boatright Swafford. He is employed at the Cox Hardware and Furniture Store on the square. The couple will start housekeeping at 106 North Cunningham Street. Feb 15, 1926

Luther Cannon Brown will be laid to rest Sunday, January 17th at the Rose Hill Annex South Cemetery. The deceased was born at Batesville, Arkansas on March 29, 1854 and was the son of John B. and Elijah J. Thompson Brown. He was educated in the common schools and on December 10, 1879 was united in marriage to Letitia J. Hailey. To this union seven children were born, five survive, Lindolph Brown of Marion; Mrs. W.H. Shadows of Marion, Lowell Brown of Chicago; Mrs. Powell Winstead of Marion and Ralph Brown of Marion. Two children, Louis who died at the age of 12 years and Mrs. Minnie Brown Hudgens who died December 18, 1922, preceded him in death. Besides his wife and five children he is survived by two brothers, Dr. B.B. Brown and William Brown, both of Garfield, Ark. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was employed at the Keystone Mine. Jan 15, 1926

Mrs. Diana Boatright and George Swafford, both of Marion, were married in Mt. Vernon on January 3^rd. Jan 16, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Deaton are announcing the arrival of a nine-pound baby boy at their home on North McLaren Street, January 16, 1926. He is the first child in the family. Jan 16, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Allie Keller of 305 South Vicksburg Street are the proud parents of a baby girl born January 16, 1926, and weighing 8 1/2 pounds. Jan 16, 1926

Suzanne Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Walker of Herrin, passed away at the home in Herr^–in Saturday morning at 7 o’clock with Scarlet Fever. Mrs. Walker was formerly Miss Mitchell of Carbondale. Jan 16, 1926

Miss Annie Kints of Marion was found in a dazed condition in Carbondale on Friday evening and was brought back to the county jail in Marion where she is being held pending transfer to the girl’s school at Geneva. She told authorities that she was picked up near the depot by two boys in a Ford and alleges they beat and abused her when she refused to drink some liquor they offered her. The girl’s story is being investigated. Jan 16, 1926

Poordo   Mr. and Mrs. Orval Ozment have moved on the Josie Fuller place. Jan 16, 1926

Hurricane   Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Williams are the proud parents of an eleven-pound daughter who arrived Tuesday, January 5, 1926. She has been named Puvetta and is the fourth girl in the family. Jan 16, 1926

Mouser  Joseph White moved to his new home in Marion last week. Jan 16, 1926

New Hope  Tom Powell has built a new house and the people of this community gave the family a shower Saturday night.  Jan 16, 1926

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Walter Laney of Marion pleaded guilty to a charge of vagrancy and was sentenced Monday morning to 90-days on the state farm at Vandalia. Laney resided with his mother and is unmarried and is about 30 years of age. Jan 18, 1926

Jack Beltman, switchman for the Big Four Railroad at Harrisburg, died in the hospital in Harrisburg Saturday from injuries received Friday night when he was run over by an engine in the Harrisburg yards. The deceased was married thirteen years ago to Miss Lelle McMahon of New Burnside and they lived in Marion until four years ago when they moved to Harrisburg. The widow and one son, 8 years old, survive. His aged mother and five sisters live in Harrisburg, Pa. Burial was in the New Burnside Cemetery. Jan 18, 1926

Mack McChesney of Johnston City was the first person arrested in Marion for driving a truck without having a rear vision mirror. He was fined $9.40 for failure to have a mirror and $11.95 for careless driving. Jan 18, 1926

Mrs. Mary Hudgens Fly passed away at the family residence three and a half miles south of Marion Sunday evening, January 17, 1926 at 7 p.m. She was born in Williamson County on September 15, 1860 and was the daughter of Jake and Susan (Bradley) Moake. She was 64 years, 4 months and 2 days of age. Mrs. Fly was a member of the Christian Church. She was united in marriage to James P. Hudgens in November 1880 and eight children were born to this union. Five children, Mrs. Albert (Ada) Taylor, Mrs. W.T. (Bessie) Stone, Ezra Hudgens, Harry Hudgens and Harley Hudgens, all of near Marion, survive her. Three children, Mrs. Parley (Annie) Hill, James Robert and Ruby Hudgens preceded her in death. Mr. Hudgens passed away in March 1905 and eleven years later Mrs. Hudgens married James P. Fly of Neilson who survives. One sister, Mrs. J.L. Bankston of Goreville, also survives. Three brothers, Zeke Moake, James Moake and Troy Moake preceded her in death. Funeral services were held January 16th at the Fountain Chapel and interment was at the Fountain Cemetery. Jan 18, 1926

William Henry Matthews of Creal Springs was buried near Eddyville Friday. He was 18 years of age when he enlisted in Company E, 4th Kentucky Mounted Infantry and he was 80 years of age when he died Thursday, January 14, 1926. The deceased was born in Caldwell County, Kentucky in September 1845. He was the son of James and Temperance (Arnold) Matthews. While he was still a boy the family moved to Crittenden County where he grew to manhood. When returning to his home after fourteen months service in the Civil War, Mr. Matthews at the age of 20 years was captured for the first time by fourteen-year-old neighbor girl named Matilda J. Tabor to whom he was married in September 1865. To this union sixteen children were born, six are now living. They are: Mrs. Modema Fritz of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Etha Whiteside of Decatur; Mrs. Nella Oliver of Carrier Mills; Mrs. Sallie Burklow of Harrisburg; Mrs. Mollie Jennings of Elgin and George Matthews of Goody. This family came to Illinois in 1882 settling on a farm near Eddyville and in 1883 became connected with the Old Home Presbyterian Church, which stands a few yards from the old home. They lived on the Eddyville farm for 30 years. For four years they lived in New Burnside and about ten years ago moved to Creal Springs, which has since been their home. Mr. Matthews has 54 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. During the Civil War, Mr. Matthews’ was in the regiment of the army that spent its time fighting off gorilla bands and engaged in scout duty. He has been a staunch Republican. Funeral services were held at the Old Home Church Friday with interment in the nearby cemetery. Jan 18, 1926

Boogerville   Dr. J.V. Miller of Marion was called to see Fate Jordon, who is ill with lung and throat trouble and then to see Dolphus Jordan’s whose children are confined with the la grippe and colds. His last call was to see Mrs. J.M. Richey who is ill with goiter and heart trouble. Jan 18, 1926

The infant daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Lowell Downs was buried at Coal Bank last week. Mrs. Downs has been very low with blood poison but is some better. Jan 18, 1926

Chancery  Bill For Divorce—Willie Wells vs. Myrtle Wells No. 3613 Jan 18, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Morris Angel, Colp                     37

\Maud Washington, Colp             29

/Charles Smothers, Marion           39

\Lula Robertson, Marion              42

/George Davis, Plumfield              21

\Golda Robinson, Carterville        16

/Howard B. Reed, Herrin              21

\Eva 0. Royster, Carterville           18

/Shatter Fleener, Energy              26

\Hazel Thompson, Energy            21

/Lester Franklin, Pittsburg            34

\Berniece Edwards, Pittsburg       16

/Ernest Lear, Marion                    21

\Ca— Starrick, Marion                 22    Jan 18, 1926  

Rufus Powell, colored, of New Denison, passed away at the Marion Hospital on East Main Street Tuesday, January 19, 1926 at 1:00 p.m. of wounds received in a shooting affair at a colored clubhouse in Gents addition Monday afternoon. Sherman Holowell of Marion, colored, is alleged to have done the shooting. It is alleged that Powell and Sherman Holowell were engaged in a game of cards for money a few days ago and Holowell won the game and Powell made him out a check for his losses. Powell went to the bank and stopped payment on the check. This is alleged to have enraged Holowell and an argument ensued. Immediately after the shooting Holowell disappeared and has not been found by the police. Rufus Powell was born near Carmi and at the time of his death was about 49 years of age. He was married but had no children. Relatives in Marion are Fannie Allen, an aunt, Iva Walker and Oscar Allen, cousins of the deceased. Powell had been married fourteen years. Funeral services at the Cash Funeral Parlors with burial at the Locust Grove Cemetery, three miles north of Corinth. Jan 19, 1926

Arthur Larimer of Herrin narrowly escaped death Monday night when his Chrysler was crushed and demolished by the I.C. train at the 16th Street crossing in Herrin. Mr. Larimer was caught under the steering wheel and his foot was caught in the brakes so tightly that it was necessary to jack up the passenger car and pull the automobile from under it before his foot could be released. His only injuries were bruises, a dislocated ankle and a cut on one hand. Jan 19, 1926

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Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Griggson of Marion are the proud parents of a baby girl born at their home January 16, 1926. She has been named Ethel Lucille. The mother was formerly Miss Hazel Blanchard McDonald. Jan 19, 1926

Births

Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Chamness received a telegram telling of the arrival of a 7-pound baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Chamness of Monrovia, California on January 16, 1926. The little Miss has been named Mary Anna. The mother was formerly Miss Muriel Roberts of Marion. Jan 19, 1926

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Noel Hall of West End, Illinois on January 11, 1926 and will be known as Noel Ehud. He is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Pauline Watson Hood. Jan 19, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Huff of West Marion Township have a baby girl who has been named Myrtle Martha and arrived at their home January 11, 1926. Jan 19, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Pape are the proud parents of a baby boy born January 13, 1926 and named Walter Willia John. He is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Martha Wohlwend. Jan 19, 1926

Erva Chamness of Herrin and Miss Florence Chitty of Marion were united in marriage in Murphysboro last Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Mrs. Chamness is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chitty of Marion. Mr. Chamness is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Chamness of Herrin. They will reside in Herrin. Jan 19, 1926

Miss Bertha Perry of Marion and Attorney, Paul Jones of Colorado, formerly of Benton, Illinois, were married at Colorado Springs Sunday evening. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Perry of Marion. The groom is the son of Attorney and Mrs. Robert Jones of Benton. Mr. Jones took up the practice of law in Colorado Springs about four years ago where the couple will make their home. Jan 19, 1926

Miss Ollie Hobbs, age 23 years, of Carterville has been missing since November 7, 1925 and the St. Clair County Humane Society is making every effort possible to find her residence. The girl was supposed to go to an old lady that was deaf in Marion and that was the last her parents ever heard of her. Her relatives think perhaps she is in Johnston City. She resided with her mother, Mrs. Ida Hobbs on Carterville Rt. 2. She is 5 feet, weighs 116 pounds, light complexion, blond hair, pale blue eyes and has a scar on right side. Her right hand was burnt and first three fingers are grown together. Jan 20, 1926

Lester Dean Yates, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Yates of 211 North Pine Street was born dead Wednesday evening, January 20, 1926. The mother was formerly Miss Mary Thomas of Marion. Interment occurred at the Rose Hill Cemetery.  Jan 21, 1926

Jonathon Johnson fell dead at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Dufour on a farm between Marion and Scotsboro Friday, January 22, 1926 about 8:30 p.m. Mr. Johnson had been shoveling snow in front of his daughter’s home and after completing his work came in the house and sat down in a rocking chair near the stove to warm. He died in the chair before medical help could be summoned. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wallace A Bandy of Marion and Mrs. John Dufour who resides near Marion. L.L. Price, state game officer is a grandson of the deceased. Jonathan Johnson was born in West Virginia on August 21, 1847 and was 78 years of age. He married Miss Kate Stamper in Kentucky and to this union four children were born, one son dying in infancy, two daughters and one son, B.F. Johnson who resides near New Virginia Mine. He also leaves one sister, Hanah Trout who lives in Kentucky and one brother, John Johnson, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Free Baptist Church of Scotsboro. He resided in this state since 1911. Mr. Johnson was the son of William and Elizabeth (Parsons) Johnson. His wife died fourteen years ago at Marion. Funeral services at the Scotsboro Baptist Church with interment at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Cause of death was apoplexy and heart trouble. Jan 22, 1926

Mrs. Caroline Wohlwend, wife of John J. Wohlwend, passed away at the family home on a farm on the west hard road, Marion Route 6, Saturday morning, January 23, 1926 at 2:55 a.m. The deceased was born near Belleville in St. Clair County and was educated in the public schools. She was born on March 7, 1862 and at the time of her death was 63 years, 10 months and 16 days of age. She was of German parentage, her parents being Michael and Caroline Brewer Zoller. Mrs. Wohlwend moved with her parents at an early age to Jackson County, where she met and married John J. Wohlwend, Sr. at the age of 21 years. The newly married couple moved to a farm near Vergennes and in 1893 they moved to a farm at Union County. She was the mother of nine children seven survive their mother, William Wohlwend of Marion; Jacob J. Wohlwend, Jr. of Marion; John Wohlwend of Marion Route 6; Dr. Henry Wohlwend of Cobden, Mrs. Mary Wickert of Marion, Mrs. Martha Pape of Marion and Miss Anna Wohlwend who resides at the home place. One daughter, Caroline, died in 1890 and one son, Edward Adam, died in 1896. Two brothers, Adam Zoller of Marion and John Zoller of DuQuoin and one sister, Mrs. A. (Christena) Doerr of Johnston City, also survive the deceased. One brother, Henry Zoller died here last year, one sister, Mrs. Anna Cline, died in 1912, a sister died at the age of seven years and one died in infancy. Mrs. Wohlwend was a devout Christian and was a member of the German Evangelical Church of Marion. Interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Jan 22, 1926

Paul M. Swinney of Marion and Miss Leona Sauter of Murphysboro were married at Jonesboro, Illinois last week. Mr. Swinney is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Swinney of West College Street. Miss Leona Sauter is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sauter of Murphysboro. Mr. Swinney has accepted a position traveling for the Red Spot Paint & Glass Company in Evansville, Indiana. Jan 22, 1926

Rufus Powell of New Burnside, who was shot and killed in Marion the first of the week, was to be buried at a cemetery south of the city, but due to the condition of the roads the family purchased a lot in the Maplewood Cemetery where burial occurred Thursday. Jan 23, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Candy Short are the parents of a fine baby boy born January 19, 1926 and the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Sallie Boyt. Jan 23, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Will Smothers have a boy, born at their home at 909 West Union Street, January 16, 1926. He has been named William McDonald. Jan 23, 1926

The funeral for Joseph Kimmel of near Marion was conducted at the First Baptist Church in Marion Sunday afternoon. Mr. Kimmel passed away at the Marion Hospital Saturday afternoon, January 23, 1926. The deceased had been ill at the home of his sister near Scotsboro with pneumonia. Three sons, Harve Kimmel of Thompsonville and Oscar Kimmell, Jerome Kimmel and one daughter, Mrs. Ira Cocke, all of Marion, survive him. Jan 25, 1926

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County Judge A.D. Morgan of Herrin awarded the custody of three children to their mother, Mrs. Charles Payne of Detroit, in the county court Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Payne, who resided in Herrin, had separated and Mrs. Payne was living with her sister in Detroit. She made several efforts to secure her children but the father would not let them leave. Investigation revealed that the children were going hungry and were half clothed. The children are Woodrow, age 5 years, Claude, age 9 years and Myrtle, age 12 years. Jan 25, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Forest Wise are the proud parents of a baby boy born January 23, 1926 and named Richard Wayne. Jan 25, 1926

Otis Maynard of Herrin was laid to rest at the Herrin City Cemetery Sunday, January 24, 1926. Otis A. Maynard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarey Maynard, was born at Carterville on August 1, 188-. He was married to Miss Nellie Williams on October 2, 1904 and to this union five children were born, four survive their father, Miss Ruth Maynard, Paul Maynard, Clyde Owen Maynard and Marvin Maynard, all at home. One son, Leonard Maynard passed away October 12, 1925. The deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church of Herrin. Jan 25, 1926

Arthur Harold Ramsey, Ray Simpson and Emmett Roy Lowery enlisted in the U.S. Navy and left Sunday night for Chicago where they will take further examinations. Jan 25, 1926

Dr. James H. Coleman of Carterville was arrested Tuesday on a coroner’s warrant issued in the death of Miss Mary Elizabeth Christy of Johnston City, charging the physician with murder as a result of an illegal operation. On her deathbed Saturday night, Miss Christy made a statement charging Dr. Coleman with performing an illegal operation, which was the direct result of her death. This is the second murder charge placed against Dr. Coleman in this county. One charge in 1924 was placed against him and he was indicted by the grand jury. The case is still pending in Circuit Court and Dr. Coleman filled a $15,000 bond. Two other charges of abortion are also on the circuit court docket against Dr. Coleman and he has filled $2,000 bonds each on these charges. Jan 27, 1926

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rooney, 806 South Bentley Street, on Monday, January 25th, a 10-pound girl, their second child. The little Miss has been named Mary. Jan 27, 1926

Johnston City—Scott Rhea, probably the oldest attorney in Williamson County was discovered dead in his room here this morning. He was 74 years of age and was a cousin of Supreme Justice W.W. Duncan. Mr. Rhea was a widower and lived alone. Three children, Mrs. Paul Norman of Marion, Walter Rhea of St. Louis and Clemmons Rhea, a student in high school at Marion, survive him. Jan 27, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Ira M. Walker are the proud parents of a baby boy at their home, 804 North Vicksburg Street. He arrived January 25, 1926 and is the sixth child and sixth boy of the family. Jan 28, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Troy R. Norman are announcing the arrival of a baby boy at their home on 209 East Reeves Street, January 26, 1926, and weighing 12 pounds. Jan 28, 1926

Mrs. Margaret Satterfield’s mother, Mrs. Jane Canupp, passed away at her home in Cypress. She had been ill with the flu for three weeks and it developed into pneumonia. She was 69 years of age. Mrs. Canupp leaves nine children, four sons, Will Cannup of Cairo, Charlie Canupp, Otis Canupp and John Canupp, all of Cypress and five daughters, Mrs. Margaret Satterfield and Mrs. Mary Peterson of Marion, Mrs. Etta Allen Belknap, Mrs. Alice Eastwood, Cypress and Mrs. Lillie Schroggin of Elmo, Mo. It is probable that interment will occur at West End Cemetery. Jan 28, 1926

Mariett Swain, Carl Coleman and Jeter Sizemore, all of Cambria were sentenced to one year at the State Penal Farm for Boys at Vandalia and also fined $100 each on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. The boys are implicated in the robbery of the Cunningham Drug Company on West Main Street last week. Cline Cunningham, owner of proprietor of the store, was unable to identify the boys as being connected with the holdup. Jan 28, 1926

Schott Rhea, veteran attorney of this county, whose death was reported from Johnston City on Wednesday, is far from dead. In fact, his close friends state that Mr. Rhea is now improving and is planning the garden he will grow this summer. The report of Mr. Rhea’s death came at press time and the fact that he had been in ill health for some time gave credence to the report, which could not be verified due to inability to get connections with the hospital at Johnston City before the paper was on the press. Jan 28, 1926

On Tuesday evening John Boki and Verch Cotton of near Johnston City were arrested for making intoxicating liquor. Deputies found a still and about three gallons of alleged “white mule” in their possession. Jan 28, 1926

On Thursday morning three children, Ailene Davis, age 10 years, Helen Davis, age 8 years and Pauline Davis, age 5 years, all of Herrin, were committed to the State Eye Clinic of Chicago for treatment. These children have been suffering with trachoma for several years. The mother, Rosie Wells; has been in destitute circumstances for some time and the Elks Club and other charitable institutions have been furnishing food needed for their existence. The mother attempted suicide three times and one time tried to drown her baby daughter, Pauline. Jan 28, 1926

Five men were killed in an explosion at the Orient Mine No 2 in West Frankfort this morning, January 29th. Those dead are Artie Sanderson, Benton; Jerry Rouche, West Frankfort; Lige Hindman, Benton; Ed Covert, West Frankfort and Floyd Kearns, Benton. Jan 29, 1926

James Talley, farmer, passed away at his farm on Marion Route 6, near Hudgens Thursday evening, January 28, 1926 following a stroke of paralysis two weeks ago. Mr. Talley was born on December 12, 1856 and was 69 years of age. He was united in marriage to Melvina Hudgens about forty years ago and to this union two children were born, Mrs. Fred Fly of near Hudgens and J.R. Talley of near Hudgens. Two brothers, N.P. Talley and S.A. Talley who reside on Marion route 6, also survive him. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Fountain Chapel and interment occurred at the Fountain Cemetery. Jan 29, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Hosman are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born January 29, 1926 and has been named Mary Gladys. Jan 29, 1926

Egbert T. Hudgens has moved his funeral parlor from the Holland Building on North Market Street to the K. of P. Building on West Main Street. Jan 29, 1926

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W.T. Courtney, owner of the Courtney Transfer Company, received a telegram from his drivers who left Marion Thursday morning with the big van containing all the household goods of J.E. Miller, that they had arrived in Kansas City at six o’clock Friday. Jan 30, 1926

Tim Stevens of Johnston City was arrested the third time for violation of the Illinois Prohibition Act on Saturday and was lodged in the county jail. Stevens has been in county court twice on the same charge and was fined heavily both times and has served two six months terms each for selling intoxicating liquor. Jan 30,1926

Marriage Licenses

/Cecil Ozment, West Frankfort 24

\Beulah Parks, Creal Springs              18

/Omer Fletcher, Johnston City          18

\Lela Craig, Marion                            17 Jan 30, 1926

Carterville   The funeral of Mrs. E. Calhoun was held Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mayme Maxwell. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. The deceased was born May 13, 1958 and departed this life on January 16, 1926 at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 3 days. Jan 30, 1926

Jame Lucas, boss at Madison Mine No. 12, was burned last week when his light set off a gas pocket in the mine. His face was painfully blistered and his hair burned. The quantity of gas that exploded was small and no serious damage resulted. Jan 30, 1926

February

Miss Opal Weber and Elzora Jewell were married at 4:00 Saturday afternoon at the Harrisburg First Baptist Church. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Weber of Marion and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Jewell of North, also of Marion. The newlyweds will make their home at 814 North Granite Street, Marion. Feb 1, 1926

Mrs. Malinda J. Smith passed away at her home in Goreville at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The body will be brought to the home of L.L. Smoot of Marion Monday evening to await burial Tuesday in the family cemetery near Ozark. One brother, Joe White of Texarkana, Tex. and four half-sisters survive the deceased. She was born in Pope County March 18, 1852 and was 73 years of age. She had been married three times, first to Sam Ragin. After his death she was married to G.W. Smoot and after the death of Mr. Smoot she became the wife of Warren B. Smith who died April 16, 1923. Rev. L.L. Smoot of Marion is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Smith and he and his two daughters, Mrs. Harry Norman and Mrs. Arthur Hudgens attended the funeral in Goreville Monday afternoon. Feb 1, 1926

Troy Lee Hill, the three-year-old son of Percy and Hettie (Evans) Hill was quietly laid to rest at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery on Sunday, January 31, 1926. The little boy died at the family residence on Hartkoff Street in Marion Friday, January 29, 1926, about 10:00 following burns suffered Thursday night. While playing with a celluloid comb, flames from an oil lamp ignited the comb, spread over his garments and burned him fatally. The child’s mother passed away October 17, 1922. The father and four other children, Evelyn Hill, Edward Hill, Lorene Hill and Ruby Hill survive. Mr. Hill had retired for the night, and the children were getting their lessons when the baby brother was burned. Mr. Hill is employed as a miner at the Paulton Mine. The boy was born March 14, 1922, and was 3 years, 10 months and 15 days of age. Feb 1, 1926

Six more bootleggers bring the new total to 13 pleas of guilty in the drive on liquor and gaming dens:

Keeping A Gambling House

Ed Cooper – Colp

Ray Hancock – Marion

Monroe Perry – Bush

Lester Thetford – Marion

Violation Of The Illinois Prohibition Act

John Sibble – Bush

Jess Palmer – Herrin   Feb 2, 1926

Twelve men are charged with similar offenses and are expected to plead guilty soon:

Violation Of The Illinois Prohibition Act

Pete Petravich – Johnston City

Barbara Franco – Johnston City

Mrs. Pete Petravich – Johnston City

Tim Stevens – Johnston City

Marion Valenti – Johnston City

Levi Gibbs – Marion

John Bobki – Johnston City

Verch Cotton – Johnston City

Charles Rich – Pittsburg

James Wilkinson – Herrin

Frank King – Herrin

Phillip Trani – Johnston City

Keeping A Gambling House

Mike Meleski – Bush

Henry Shorty – Colp   Feb 2, 1926

T.J. Sanders of Marion received a telegram announcing the arrival of a six-pound boy at the home of his son, Troy Sanders in Chicago. The young man arrived February 1st. The mother was formerly Miss Fay Allen of Carbondale. Feb 2, 1926

Jeffersonville  Rev. Webb McAnelly is still unable to work on account of an injured foot sustained by falling while engaged in wrecking the old church building in Shake Rag. Feb 2, 1926

New Marion Arrivals  Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Rentfro are the proud parents of a baby girl born January 31, 1926. She has been named Cecil Ferne. Feb 2, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lay of North Johnston Street are the proud parents of a baby girl weighing ten pounds, born January 31, 1926. Feb 2, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Oral Lee of North Railroad Street have a baby boy, born January 21, 1926. He has been named Bobby Edward. The mother was formerly Miss Vivian Holderman. Feb 2, 1926

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Miss Vera Tucker of Benton and William Cunningham of Marion were married January 30th. Miss Tucker is a high school girl of Benton and will continue her studies. They will live in Benton for the present. The groom is a mechanic employed by S.J. Chapman here. Feb 2, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/ Leonard Roll Johnston City               18

\Frankie Jackson, Johnston City          18

/Zollie Tippy, Colp                               22

\Rhea Russell, Carterville                     18    Feb 2, 1926

Creal Springs  Miss Virginia Bowman fell down and fractured her hand and has it in a sling. Feb 2, 1926

Upon the resignation of Guy Jenkins, electric light man, Jake Mayers has been employed to take the job. Feb 2, 1926

Mrs. Lizzie Barnwell was called here last Friday on account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Hettie Barnwell, who has been poorly with heart trouble. Feb 2, 1926

Mr. Wallace who has been in charge of the Ozark resigned a few days ago and has been succeeded by George Beal who will manage same until permanent arrangements are made. Feb 2, 1926

The sale of personal property of Ray Lawrence was held here last Saturday and we learn everything sold quite well. Feb 2, 1926

Miss Agnes Russell and Peter Truran were united in marriage Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. McArthur, the bride’s sister, of East DeYoung Street. The groom is formerly of Marion and now lives in Nason. Feb 3, 1926

Glen (Greasy) Adams of Carterville was arrested Tuesday afternoon and charged with arson. Adams is alleged to have set the fire to Missouri Miller’s home on East Main Street in Marion on Christmas Eve. When arrested Adams had a large revolver in his possession. Adams is about sixteen years of age and resides on a farm South of Carterville. He confessed to setting fire to the house and implicated another party. The confession exonerates Elmer Miller, son of Missouri Miller, who was charged with firing the home. Feb 3, 1926

Lysander Hearn passed away at his home on West Union Street Wednesday. He was about 84 years of age and two weeks ago he returned to his home here from Holden Hospital in Carbondale. Feb 3, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Lyerla of 206 East Boulevard have a new baby girl, born February 2, 1926 and the first child in the family. Feb 3, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Watkins are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born January 22, 1926 and the second child in the family.  Feb 3, 1926

Miss Bell Eskew of North State Street left for California Wednesday where she will make her future home. Feb 3, 1926

A.L. Bradley returned to Marion after spending the past nine weeks in the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago where he had surgery and treatment for his eyes. Feb 3, 1926

Hurricane   Glenn, the small son of Mrs. Minnie Yancey, is very ill with pneumonia at present. Feb 4, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. A.J. James announce the arrival of an eight-pound daughter Saturday, January 30th. This is the second girl and the third child in the family. Feb 4, 1926

The cottage occupied by Almond Cox on West Cherry Street was burned to the ground about 4:30 Friday morning. The fire is thought to have started from a defective flue and the house was all in flames when the family was awakened and only a few of the household goods could be removed. Feb 5, 1926

Stonefort   Dr. William Osborn, a physician ninety years of age, has lived at Stonefort many years and died of cancer at 7 o’clock Monday morning. He is a brother of Dr. Thomas Osborn of the same place and they were partners as practitioners there until Dr. William Osborn retired because of age. Mrs. Ellen Johnson of Galatia is one of Dr. Osborn’s daughters and Mrs. Lura Emboden of Stonefort is another daughter. His two sons, Cortez and Will, live at Stonefort. Feb 5, 1926

Local Men Enter U.S. Navy

Loroes B. Pastor, Cambria

Loyd Herman Vancil, Cambria

Emil Bryan Cundiff, Cambria

Finis Elmo Holland, Christopher

Carter Uich, Christopher

Robert Dewey Baker, Marion, Baker is re-enlisting, having been discharged from the Navy two years ago. Feb 5, 1926

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Lysander Hearn of Marion who passed away at his home on West Union Street Wednesday, February 3, 1926 at 2 p.m. of heart trouble. The deceased was born in Wilson County, Tennessee on June 14, 1841 and was 84 years of age. He was the son of James Turner and Mary Ann (Vickers) Hearn and was educated in the public schools of Tennessee. He moved to Illinois with his parents at the age of twelve years settling on a farm in the Union Grove community. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Pulley who preceded him in death 4 ¹/2 years ago. Three children, Will Hearn, Mrs. May Johnson and Arthur Hearn, all of Carbondale, survive him. At the time of his death Mr. Hearn resided in Marion with his widowed sister, Mrs. Alice Grisham. Three brothers, Sam Hearn of Carbondale, Ed Hearn of near Harrisburg, James V. Hearn of Marion and two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Starrick of Cartridge, Missouri and Mrs. Susan Roberts of Carbondale, also survive. Feb 5, 1926

Crab Orchard  Aunt Frances Davis who fell and broke her hip two or three months ago has pneumonia and is now in a critical condition. Feb 5, 1926

Squire George Miller was at his old home near Galatia Saturday selling some real estate at public auction. Feb 5, 1926

William Angel has the radio fever and plans to install one right away. Feb 5, 1926

John Lollar of Colorado is visiting his brothers, A.K. and Walter Lollar here. Feb 5, 1926

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Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adams of Pittsburg have a 9 1/2-pound baby daughter who arrived Wednesday night. Mrs. Adams was formerly Miss Jewell Hartwell, the daughter of John Hartwell who is taking great pleasure in his only grandchild. Feb 5, 1926

City Judge and Mrs. E.N. Bowen of Herrin are announcing the arrival of a baby girl at their home on North Park Avenue. The little miss arrived Wednesday, February 3, 1926 and has been named Betty June. Feb 5, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Marks of Marion Rt. 1 are the proud parents of a baby boy born February 2, 1926 and who has been named William Vernon. The mother was formerly Miss Clara Reel. Feb 6, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Bland Aikman of North Court Street have a baby boy, weighing 7 ¹/2 pounds, who arrived at their home February 5, 1926. Feb 6, 1926

Joe Russell of Hurst died at the Herrin Hospital Thursday night as a result of injuries suffered that morning while at work in the New Bush Mine of the Western Coal 86 Mining Company. He was 29 years of age. Mr. Russell was at work in the Bush mine about 8 o’clock Thursday morning when a large rock fell striking him in the side. He suffered a fracture of the pelvis some ribs broken and internal injuries. Feb 6, 1926

Gilford B. Owens passed away at his home, 610 North Highland Street, Saturday morning, February 6, 1926 at 4:45. He was born in Massac County on January 6, 1876 and was 50 years of age at the time of his death. The deceased was the son of G.J. and Lucretia (Culver) Owens and was educated in the schools of Massac County. At the age of two years his mother died and his father was later married to Miss Drucella Byrd who survives. Mr. Owens is survived by one sister, Mrs. J.C. Douglas of Marion, four half-brothers, Tom Owens, Harrison Owens, Charles Owens, Arthur Owens and three half-sisters, Mrs. Rena Rader, Mrs. Laura Schellenberger and Mrs. Lena Whitehead, all of Marion. Mr. Owens was married to Miss Cora Morrison on April 5, 1899 and to this union four children were born, Mrs. Lucretia (A.J.) Greer of Dixon, Ill., Mrs. Eula (Stanley) Price of Marion and Misses Velma Owens and Essie Owens, both at home. Mr. Owens was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marion and was employed as a miner at the Keystone Mine, prior to his illness. He was a farmer and conducted a store in Massac County prior to moving to Williamson County at fifteen years of age. Funeral services to be held Monday, February 8th at the First Baptist Church and interment will occur at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Feb 6, 1926

Poordo  Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ray report a new grandson who arrived at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ray in Evansville, Indiana. The young man has been named Carl. The mother was formerly Miss Nellie Bonds.  Feb 6, 1926

Funeral services were conducted Monday for Lorena Mae Knight, the day old daughter of Lloyd and Mildred (Goodall) Knight. The mother is very ill but is expected to recover. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Goodall of Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Knight reside at the Goodall home, 705 North Highland Street. The baby was laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Feb 6, 1926

Mrs. Mary Ann Russell passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edd Percy of Scotsboro on Sunday afternoon, February 7, 1926 at 3:40 p.m. of pneumonia. She was born in Johnson County on October 25, 1860 and was 65 years of age. She was the daughter of John and Ellen (Westbrook) Johns and was educated in the public schools of Johnson County. She was first united in marriage to Solomon Grace of Marion and one son was born to this union, Bert Grace of Marion. She was united in marriage the second time to Marion McGowan and two children were born to this union, Mrs. Jessie Percy and Mrs. Bessie Percy, both of Marion. Widowed the second time the deceased was united in marriage to Oscar Russell and one child was born to their union, Claude Russell of Marion. One brother, William Johns of Parker City, two half-brothers, Willis Johns and Charles Johns of Marion and two half-sisters, Miss Etta Johns of New Denison and Mrs. Mozella Ward of Hudgens, also survives her. Funeral services will be held February 9th at the Goddard Chapel with burial at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Feb 8, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rodd of South Virginia Avenue announce the arrival of a ten- and one-half pound boy, born Friday evening, February 5, 1926. The lad has been named Willard Eugene. Feb 8, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Knight are the proud parents of a baby girl born February 6, 1926 at their home on North Highland Street. She is the first child in the family. Feb 8, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Joseph W. Kehder, Johnston City          43

\Isabell Edwards, Johnston City             33

/George Stull, St. Louis                         45

\Georgie Smith, Marion                         49

/Earl Parton, Paulton                            45

\Edith Clapp, Paulton                            32

/Louis Laques, Herrin                            21

\Ellen Murray, Herrin                            31

/Freeman Jordon, Johnston City             21

\Lola Leight, West Frankfort                  19

/Ray Lee, Benton                                 21

\Alice Sutton, Herrin                             18      Feb 8, 1926

Stonefort   Dr. William Osborn of this place passed away at 6 o’clock Monday morning. He was one of the charter members of the M.E. Church here. Feb 9, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Rhines formerly of this place have moved to Litchfield, Ill. Where he has employment in the mines. Feb 9, 1926

Oak Grove  Mr. and Mrs. Ben Holmes who have been living on the Norve Damron farm have recently moved to New Burnside. Feb 9, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fauber visited Mrs. Fauber’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rice last week. Feb 9, 1926

Mrs. Edith Clapp of Paulton, formerly of St. Louis, became the wife of Earl Parton of Paulton, Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Church at Crab Orchard. Mr. Parton is a fanner living having lived in Paulton for a number of years. He owns his own home where he and his bride and their children will live. Mr. Parton has five children by his first wife three are at home and Mrs. Parton has one son by her first husband. Mrs. Parton has only lived in Paulton for a short time having kept house for her uncle, E.H. Williamson and his children until she was married. Mr. Williamson and his children left Paulton and will probably relocate in St. Louis. Feb 9, 1926

Marion Hospital Notes Kenneth Wood had his tonsils removed a few days ago. Jesse James is recovering nicely. P.N. Lewis is doing as well as could be.    Feb 9, 1926

Mrs. Mary Katheryn Clendenin passed away at the family residence on West Chestnut Street Monday evening, February 8, 1926. She was born in Tennessee in September 1869 and at the time of death was 56 years old. Mrs. Clendenin was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Upchurch. She was united in marriage many years ago to J.W. Clendenin who survives. Services were conducted Tuesday, February 9th and interment occurred at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feb 9, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Alexander of Englishtown, between Marion and Johnston City, are announcing the arrival of a fine baby girl, born February 6, 1926. Feb 9₁ 1926

Circuit Court James E. Brush was found not guilty of cruelty, adultery and habitual drunkenness. His wife, Allie Brush, placed the charges against him. Feb 10, 1926

Bonnie Motto was granted separate maintenance Wednesday from her husband, Dominic Motto of Carterville. Feb 10, 1926

Delmar Hill and Esco Phelps pled guilty to burglary Tuesday. They were arrested in the attempt of breaking into the Goddard Grocery Company. They were sentenced to from one to twenty years. Feb 10, 1926

Glen Adams of Carterville filled a bond Wednesday for arson. He confessed to being on of the persons who set fire to Mrs. Missouri Miller’s home on Christmas Eve. Feb 10, 1926

Mrs. Will Cox of Johnston City left for Orlando, Florida to be at the bedside of her father, Tom Lay, who suffered a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Lay who is advanced in years, makes his home with Mrs. Cox is Johnston City, but has been spending winters in Florida for several years. Feb 11, 1926

Dolphus Manier and George Lollar, both of Williamson County, are in the Harrisburg Hospital as a result of a dynamite explosion at the Yale & Reagan railroad camp Thursday morning. It was learned that Mr. Manier will probably die but hopes were expressed that Mr. Lollar would recover. Mr. Manier was crushed and his face nearly blown away by the force of the shot. Mr. Lollar was not as seriously hurt. They both live near the Williamson-Saline County line inside of Williamson County. They have been working at the Yale 86 Reagan Railroad camp for some time.  Feb 11, 1926

George Ozment has been in the Government hospital at Jefferson Barracks for the past three weeks where he had his tonsils removed. Feb 11, 1926

The Fred E. Stock farm, located 3 1/2 miles southeast of Marion will be offered at public sale on March 1st. Feb 11, 1926

Sheriff’s Office

Shannon Cook and Orley Cook, who were recently tried and ordered to support their dependent mother, have failed to do so and warrants were issued for their arrest. Feb 11, 1926

Glen Adams of Carterville confessed to being one who set fire to Missouri Miller’s home filled a $3,000 bond. Feb 11, 1926

Charles Forbes of Carterville was indicted for rape. He filled a $5,000 bond. Feb 11, 1926

Mrs. Paul Sursa who was arrested several months ago in connection with the murder of her husband, Paul Sursa, a local lunch-counter operator, was arrested Wednesday night following a police raid on her home on North Bentley Street. When the Sursa home was raided, Caulso Mancuso of Marion was found at the home. The police found six one-hundred-pound sacks filled with canned goods and other articles believed to be stolen merchandise. Caulso Mancuso was charged with frequenting a disorderly house and Mrs. Sursa was charged with conducting a disorderly house. Both are now in the county jail. Feb 11, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/James Pratt, Athens, Ohio         21

\Flora Morgan, Marion                20

/Carl W. Davenport, Milwaukee   29

\Dora Mae Spencer, Energy        29

/Louis Meeks, Dewmaine            58

\Cora Nesbit, Dewmaine             44

/Lenie Mellender, Herrin             22

\Marguerite Hofman, Herrin        18

/Alvin Cousert, Hurst                  27

\Margaret Medlin, Hurst              19    Feb 12, 1926  

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Smith of Marion are the proud parents of a baby girl born February 12, 1926 who has been named Bessie Verneda. Feb 12, 1926

Miss Hazel Thaxton was hostess at her home on East Main Street Thursday, February 11th in honor of the birthdays of her father, Melvin Thaxton and his sister, Mrs. Joe McAlpin. It was Mr. Thaxton’s 51st birthday. Feb 12, 1926

W.B. Hughes, local owner of Hughes Batter Station on West Main Street, is charged with colliding with a car owned by Scott Howard of Marion and leaving the scene of the accident without giving identity. Mr. Howard was injured in the accident and the second indictment of assault with intent to murder was the result of the grand jury. Feb 12, 1926

W.C. Scott Rhea, Williamson County attorney, was laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion Saturday afternoon. Feb 13, 1926

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William L. Jordon, pioneer citizen of Williamson County, passed away at his farm between Marion and Harrisburg on State Highway 13 Friday afternoon. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Jordon and at the time of his death was 70 years of age. He was united in marriage many years ago to Alice Absher and to this union three children were born, two survive their father, Dolphus Jordon, who resides near the home farm and Sneed Jordon who resides at Harrisburg. Two brothers, Mixton Jordon of Denver, Colo. and Joe Jordon who lives on a farm in Saline County, survive Mr. Jordon. Interment will occur at the family cemetery; the Spring Grove Cemetery located on the Jordon farm. The deceased was born in Tennessee on September 22, 1857. He was 68 years, 4 months and 20 days of age. He has one sister, Mrs. Alice Manier of Pittsburg. Feb 13, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Ora Garrison of Springfield are visiting with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Garrison. Mr. Garrison is secretary to John L. Lewis, President of the U.M.W. of A. Feb 13, 1926

Logan Jeter died suddenly at the home of his brother-in-law, Hardin Pulley, on the north hard road, near Marion Friday February 12th at 5:30 p.m. His death came as a shock to the family. Mr. Jeter was born in Williamson County on July 2, 1885 and was 40 years of age. He was the son of J.T. and Maranda (Copher) Jeter. One brother, R. Jeter of Marion and one sister Mrs. Hardin Pulley, who resides on the Marion-Johnston City hard road, survive the deceased. The coroner’s inquest found Mr. Jeter had not been sick and the exact cause of his death is not known. Interment will occur at the Maplewood Cemetery. Feb 13, 1926

St. Louis, Missouri   Elmer Miller, 42, of Marion, Ill. is dead and Mrs. Bessie May Wilson, 40, of Herrin, Ill. is in a St. Louis hospital in a critical condition. They had both been poisoned when found in a room together, registered as Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mcmiller of Joliet, Ill. at the Regal Hotel, 1909 Market Street. A coroner’s physician ordered an autopsy on Miller and a chemical analysis of the contents of Mrs. Wilson’s stomach in an effort to ascertain what kind of poison caused the death and whether it was poisoned liquor or poison placed in food, eaten by the couple. They registered at the hotel on Thursday. On Friday at 4 p.m. the maid tried to enter the room to clean it and when she found it locked, she called for help. When the hotel managers entered the room, they found Miller dead across the bed and Mrs. Wilson was in a dazed condition. Mrs. Wilson said she was a divorcee of Marion and that Miller was from West Frankfort. She said she had been visiting a daughter in school at Mexico, Mo. and that Miller telephoned her from Marion to meet him in St. Louis and that they were to have been married there today. She gave her address as 500 South 16th Street, Marion and said that her father was W.A. Perrine, 601 North 14th Street, Marion. Mrs. Wilson is a prisoner in the City Hospital. She said in her statement that she was divorced last November and that Miller had been persistent in his attentions since that date. She said he had threatened to throw acid in her face if she continued to refuse to marry him. Mrs. Wilson’s father arrived from Herrin this morning and visited his daughter at the City Hospital. After a talk with her he said he was convinced that Miller had tried to murder her before taking his own life.

Marion, Illinois   Elmer Miller’s home is in Marion at 506 East Marion Street and a widow and five children ranging in age from 12 to 16 survive him. His mother, Mrs. Missouri Miller, widow of the late George Miller, and two brothers, Charley and C.W. Miller, also survive. Miller had been engaged as a printer, but had not followed that profession for a long time. He was a clerk at the Ozark Hotel in Creal Springs and recently had been in Florida on business. He was arrested and released on $5,000 bond, charged with setting fire to his mother’s home on Christmas Eve, but the recent grand jury failed to hold him on that charge, although they did indict him on perjury, alleging that he made false statements as to his whereabouts at the time of the fire. Mrs. Wilson is the wife of W.A. (Dude) Wilson of Marion. She recently had Wilson arrested for abandonment of child and abandonment of wife and she had filed suit for separate maintenance, but not divorce, according to Williamson County court records. Mr. Wilson, who operates a strip mine and has managed the Marion and Herrin baseball teams filled bond and his case has never been called in court. They have one daughter, Miss Anna Mae Wilson, now in school in Missouri. Feb 13, 1926

Cambria  John A. Ledbetter of West of Cambria received word on Monday night that his brother, James Ledbetter had died in Florida. The body was to be brought to Carbondale for burial. Feb 13, 1926

A stillborn son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cass C. Russell on Tuesday  morning. Feb 13, 1926

Buddy Etherton, age 8, son a watch for the best grade in arithmetic in the third grade. As Buddy’s eyesight is impaired, it is remarkable that he won and he is very proud of his achievement. Feb 13,1926

U.M. W. Of A. Death Claims Allowed

Joe Juvonod, age 63, was killed in a railroad accident in Italy November 9th, member of Local Union 1144, Co1p Feb 15, 1926

Frank Pranni, age 32, was killed in a railroad accident in Italy November 9th, member of Local Union 1144 Co1p Feb 15, 1926

L.C. Brown age 71 cause of death January 14th unknown, member Local Union 3221, Pittsburg Feb 15, 1926

Paul Masullis, age 40, died of cancer January 11th, member of Local Union 4069, Zeigler Feb 15, 1926

W.J. Ninnis, age 44, was killed in a mine accident January 8th, member Local Union 4069, Zeigler Feb 15, 1926

J.C. Govenott, age 57, died of carcinoma January 7th, member Local Union 4069, Zeigler Feb 15, 1926

C.M. Dungee (Dungey?), age 38, insanity was cause of death November 27th, member of Local Union 4069, Zeigler Feb 15, 1926

Elmer Miller, Marion man who was found dead in a hotel in St. Louis on Friday morning of last week, was laid to rest Monday, February 15th at the Maplewood Cemetery. Feb 15, 1926

Joe L. Boatright and Miss Madge Lanthrum, both of Marion, were united in marriage Tuesday, February 19th at the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lanthrum of Scotsboro and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Deena Boatright Swafford. He is employed at the Cox Hardware and Furniture Store on the square. The couple will start housekeeping at 106 North Cunningham Street. Feb 15, 1926

Daniel Ollis, aged Civil War veteran, passed away at his home on Marion Rt. 4 Sunday night, February 14, 1926, at 11:30 p.m. The deceased was the son of Peter and Penny (Ward). Ollis and was born in Williamson County on November 27, 1840. He was 85 years, 2 months and 17 days of age. He was first united in marriage to Barbara J. McCormack on January 22, 1866, and eight children were born to them, two dying in infancy and one daughter, Mrs. Mary E. McGuill, dying in 1912. He is survived by five children, Mrs. Joe Sheets of near Marion, W.H. Ollis of Marion Rt. 4, Mrs. Fred Maneese of Herrin, Mrs. Martha McNeill of Herrin and Mrs. A.A. Rogers of Herrin. The deceased was one of the oldest Civil War veterans having joined the Union Forces on August 15, 1862 and was assigned to Company K, 9th Illinois Infantry. He was mustered into the service in November 1862 and discharged June 30, 1865 on account of disability. Feb 16, 1926

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Dalphus Green Garrison, former Marion music dealer, died at his home in Mt. Vernon Monday, February 15, 1926, of heart trouble. He was one of the founders of the G.W.B. Music Company of Marion. He was born in Jefferson County on January 22, 1873, to Isaac V. and Mary E. (Grant) Garrison and was 53 years of age at the time of his death. He lived in Mt. Vernon until about eight years ago when he came to Marion. Four years ago, he resigned from business in Marion and accepted a position as city salesman for the Oakland Car in St. Louis, Mo. The deceased was united in marriage to Miss Lola Patterson on March 18, 1899, and three children were born to this union, Mrs. R.J. Roberts of Marion, Perry L. Garrison of Marion and William Garrison at home. He also leaves two brothers, G.O. Garrison and J.F. Garrison of Opdyke. Two sisters, Ettie and Vera died at the ages of 19 years and 14 years respectively. One sister, Mrs. J.H. Williams of Mt. Vernon, survives him. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Vernon with interment at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Feb 16, 1926

Mary Ann Mifflin passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Emma Bryan, at Pittsburg Monday afternoon, February 15, 1926. The deceased was born in Williamson County on January 31, 1848 and at the time of her death was 78 years and 14 days of age. One brother, ALF Mifflin of Harrisburg and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Bryan of Pittsburg, Mrs. Anna Reynolds of Bell City, Mo. and Mrs. Ellen Carson of Johnston City survive her. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church at Crab Orchard and interment occurred at the old Spring Grove Cemetery.   Feb 16, 1926

Fred Travelstead, son of Roy Travelstead is a student at a rural school near Paulton and Joe Bozarth, teacher of the school, whipped the boy. His father took up the case and an argument occurred in which the young Travelstead cut the teacher after Bozarth had his father on the ground. Charges were placed against both father and son for assault with a deadly weapon. Feb 16, 1926

R.J. Collier, colored, was shot, presumably by his wife Tuesday morning, February 16, 1926, between 2:30 and 3 o’clock and his wife, Mrs. Pearl Collier, was seriously shot by her husband as a result of an argument that occurred between the couple Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The Collier’s reside at the home of Jessie Summers on South Monroe Street and at the time of the shooting Mr. Summers and Harry Lee Collier, their fourteen-year-old son, was present. The son said Summers woke him early Tuesday morning and told him that his parents had been shot. Collier had been shot with a shotgun, the charge entering his left arm and he bled to death. Mrs. Collier was shot in the right breast and shoulder and had bled considerable before medical aid could be summoned. Collier was a miner at the Scranton Mine. He was born in Jackson, Tenn. on February 9, 1873, and was 53 years of age. He moved to Williamson County fourteen years ago. He was first united in marriage with Della White and to that union six children were born, four dying with their mother during the flu epidemic of 1918. Two children, Howard Collier, age 22 years and Harry Lee Collier, age 14 years survive their father. Collier was united in marriage again in 1918 to Pearl Tripplet of Murphysboro. No children were born to this union. Mrs. Collier is in the Marion Hospital and is said to be improving. Feb 16, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. N.W. Campbell of 1406 West Main Street are the proud parents of a baby girl born February 15, 1926 and is the second child and the first girl. Feb 16, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Vaughan of 1121 North Johnson Street are the proud parents of a baby girl weighing nine pounds and born February 15, 1926. Feb 16, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Diamond Pendley, Marion                   18

\Thelma Darnell, Marion                       16

/Virgil Atnip, Herrin                              21

\ Minnie Hess, Carterville                      18

/J.F. Richard, Herrin                             38

\Mrs. Bertha Bets, Carbondale             38

/Vernie Hartwell, Marion                      25

\Florence Tolbert, Marion                    18

/Eldridge Price, Marion                        19

\Nannie Alford, Marion                        19

/Aaron Greathouse, Carterville            23

\Monta Choate, Hickman                     24

/Albert L. Gifford, Creal Springs           21

\Catherine Brechin, Creal Springs         18    Feb 16, 1926

Dr. William G. Osburn was born December 5, 1836 in Washington County, Mississippi and died in Stonefort February 1, 1926 at the age of 89 years, 1 month and 26 days. His early life was spent in Trigg County, Kentucky. He was married to Miss Althia St. John in Calloway, Kentucky June 26, 1861. HE came to Illinois soon after his marriage. To this union eight children were born, Clarence E.; Robert W., James B. and Francis R. have preceded their father in death. Those surviving are, William H., Cortez M., Mrs. Lura Emboden of Stonefort and Mrs. Ellen Johnson of Galatia, Ill. Dr. Osburn professed belief in Christ at the age of 16 and united with the Free Will Baptist Church but later joined the M.E. Church south and was licensed to preach in 1883. He has been a member of the Masonic order for 60 years. Besides the widow and children, he also leaves three brothers, Dr. James Osburn, Dr. F. Osburn and Cansey Osburn. One sister, Mrs. Sarah Wallace and nine grandchildren also survive. Feb 16, 1926

Family and friends gathered at the home of W.M. May of 708 South Buchanan Street on Sunday and surprised him with a birthday dinner celebrating his 63rd birthday. Feb 16, 1926

Mrs. Bertha Motsinger, wife of Walter Motsinger of Marion, is in a critical condition at the Holden Hospital in Carbondale as a result of poison taken accidentally Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Motsinger was feeling ill Tuesday afternoon and went to the medicine cabinet and by mistake got some bichloride of mercury tablets and took them. Her mother found her on the bed suffering from the effects of the poison and she was rushed to the hospital where she is expected to recover. Walter Motsinger is and employee of the Marion Post Office. Feb 17, 1926

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Clyde Guill of Hen^–in, age 21, was killed and his chum, John Wizranda also of that city age 21, is in a serious condition in a hospital at Yazoo City, Miss. The two boys left Herrin Thursday enroute to Florida “bumming” their way by freight. Wizranda was found laying by the track at Yazoo City, Miss. unconscious with cuts and bruises about his body and Guill was seen on top of a coal car at Quinn, Miss. and was found dead and taken off of the train at Tchula and taken back to Lexington, Miss. Quill had a wound on his head that was either a bullet wound or had been inflicted by some sharp instrument. Relatives of the boys believe the two boys were the victims of holdup men as they each had considerable money on their person. They think the holdup men attempted to rob the boys and a fight ensued in which Wizranda was probably thrown from the moving train and Guill murdered. Wizranda hasn’t been conscious long enough yet to make a statement. Feb 17, 1926

Mrs. R.J. Collier who was fatally shot Tuesday morning, February 16th, presumably by her husband, passed away at the Marion Hospital Tuesday, February 16th about 6:30 p.m. Monday night her husband was found shot to death. Mystery seems to shroud the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Collier. The supposition is that Collier shot his wife and that she shot him, yet the bullets in the guns found on the floor do not correspond in number to the number of holes in the bodies of the two colored people. Mrs. Collier told Coroner Bell that, “He shot me for nothing,” but did not indicate who “He” was. Harry Lee Collier, the fourteen-year-old son of Mr. Collier testified at the inquest that his stepmother told him that his father shot her. Neighbors of the deceased couple are unable to account for the killing. They state that Mr. Collier was a good man and was well liked in the community. He had been in Marion only two weeks, coming here from Virginia where he had been working. When his home accidentally burned he came to Marion immediately and had been here since that time. Mrs. Collier was shot three times in the neck and a shotgun had been discharged in her right arm and breast. William Barnett, 29, was arrested Wednesday in White Hall, Ill. and brought to Marion for being implicated with the murder of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Collier. Evidence shows that Barnett, son of Nelson Barnett of Marion, was in Marion Monday night and returned to White Hall on Tuesday morning early. Letters found at the Collier home are said to have caused the arrest. Feb 17, 1926

Circuit Court

Alvin Boren of Carterville went on trial Wednesday morning for rape. Feb 17, 1926

The case of Jess Blevins, charged with the murder of Grover Brown, was continued. Feb 17, 1926

G.D. Morrie was brought to Marion from St. Louis Tuesday evening for being implicated in the burning of the Missouri Miller property here. Feb 17, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Oral Allen of Paulton, Marion Route 2 are the proud parents of a baby boy born February 14, 1926 weighing 9 pounds. He has been named Paul and is the first child in the family. Mrs. Allen was formerly Miss Edith Eugenia Coonce. Feb 17, 1926

Police Court

Ed Swafford of Marion was fined $200.00 and costs for being intoxicated. Feb 18, 1926

Harry Hudgens pled guilty to possessing illicit liquor and was fined $50.00 and costs. Feb 18, 1926

Will Atwood pled guilty to being intoxicated and paid a fine of $5.00 and costs. Feb 18, 1926

Mrs. Vienna Thompson passed away at her home on Marion Route 3 at 4 o’clock Wednesday morning, February 17, 1926. The deceased was over eighty years old and had several sons and daughters who survive. Funeral services to be held Thursday at the Providence Church in Saline County with interment at the Providence Cemetery. Feb 18, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Watson of Route 6 are the proud parents of a baby boy. Feb 18, 1926

William Barnett, colored 29-years-old, is being held by the coroner’s jury without bail for the murder of James and Mattie Collier, colored, on Tuesday morning, February 16th at the home of Jesse Summers on South Monroe Street. Harry Lee Collier, the 14-year-old son of the murdered man, had made a splendid witness testifying that no one was in the house at the time he was awakened but Jesse Summers and that Mr. Summers was in bed when they heard the shots. To the ordinary observer the killing looked like a suicide. Coroner Bell believed the little boy was holding out and when brought to States Attorney Boswell’s office and questioned he revealed that his stepmother had made him promise to say that his daddy had shot her. When he learned that his stepmother had died in the hospital he testified freely, stating that when he was awakened by the gunshots he saw Jesse Summers and William Barnett fully dressed in the room where his father was lying dead on the floor. Jesse Summers who had been arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion was asked about the affair and confessed to his knowledge of the murder. Summers said he was an eyewitness to the murder, seeing William Barnett shoot and kill both James and Mattie Collier. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict stating they believed James and Mattie Collier came to their death by gunshot wounds on February 16th by the hands of William Barnett and they recommended that William Barnett be held without bail for homicide. The motive for the murder is not known. It is understood that an argument occurred between Barnett and Mr. and Mrs. Collier and that Barnett opened fire, killing both of them. He immediately left Marion and retuned to White Hill for work. Feb 18, 1926

Jesse Summers, colored, confessed that he lied about William Barnett murdering Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Collier. He said he was scared when testifying before the coroner’s jury that Barnett killed the two people and he believed they wanted him to say that. He stated that on Monday evening Mrs. Collier left the home about 7p.m. and did not return until about 10 p.m. During that time, he and Mr. Collier played cards. When Mrs. Collier arrived about 10:00 the three played cards until 11:00 p.m. at which time he retired, leaving Mr. and Mrs. Collier in the living room. He stated that about 3:00 a.m. he was awakened by two rifle shots and immediately jumped out of bed and rushed into the living room. He said Mr. Collier was standing in the room and he said, “I have been shot.” Collier was standing with the rifle in his hand and fired another shot into Mrs. Collier and then dropped the rifle and grabbed up the shotgun and shot her in the shoulder. Summers claimed he told Collier that this was unnecessary and that Collier turned the shotgun toward him. He grabbed for the gun and in the scuffle the shotgun was discharged, hitting Collier’s shoulder and he fell on the floor. The boy, Harry Lee Collier, 14 years old, was aroused by this time and rushed to his brother’s house for help. Summers straightened up the house and went for the police. Summers said the shooting of Mrs. Collier was the result of an argument over a letter written Mrs. Collier by William Barnett, colored, who is at present incarcerated in the county jail charged with the murder of the Collier couple. Summers stated that Barnett was not at the home any time during Monday evening or Tuesday morning and that he did not know if Mrs. Collier met Barnett Monday evening when she was gone 3¹/2 hours. Barnett has maintained his innocence from the very first and says he has proof that he was elsewhere on the morning of the shooting. Feb 19,1926

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Mrs. J.A. Calvert of Marion was called to Cairo this week on account of the illness and death of her daughter, Mrs. Richard Fitzgerald. The deceased died in St. Mary’s infirmary Tuesday morning, following surgery. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment was at Villa Ridge in the Calvary Cemetery. Feb 19, 1926

Mrs. W.H. Rix received a telegram Wednesday telling of the death of her sister, Mrs. Marsh Helems, at her home in Miami, Florida at 6 p.m. Monday, February 15, 1926. Her husband and six children, four who are living at home, survive Mrs. Helems. The family moved to Miami from Marion a year ago to make their home. Funeral services were held there. Feb 19, 1926

Funeral services will be conducted from the African Baptist Church Sunday afternoon for James and Mamie Collier who were murdered here Tuesday morning. Mrs. Collier was born in Alabama January 22, 1894 and was 32 years of age. She was the daughter of Anderson Gables and lived at Murphysboro prior to her marriage with Collier one year ago. James Collier was born in Tennessee on February 26, 1873 and at the time of his death was 53 years of age. He was the son of Joe and Anna Rose Collier. He lost his wife and four children during the flu epidemic that hit Marion in 1918 and is survived by two sons. Feb 20, 1926

Thomas Lay, formerly of Marion but lately of Johnston City, passed away at the home of his brother-in-law, O.W. Hoffman at Orlando, Florida, February 17th from a stroke of paralysis following a fall from a fifteen-foot scaffold while working on a new building. The deceased was born at Livingston County, Kentucky on March 20, 1851 and was 74 years of age. He was the son of William and Mary Katheryn Lay and was educated in the public schools at Livingston County. Mr. Lay was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Crewdson on May 11, 1878 and three children were born to them, Perry C. Lay and Mrs. T.W. Cox of Johnston City and Claude L. Lay. In 1903 his wife passed away and was laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. He is also survived by two brothers, C.H. Lay and George Lay, both of Florida and two grandchildren, Virgil Lee Lay and Maurice Cox, both of Johnston City. Mr. Lay was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marion. His daughter, Mrs. Will Cox, was called to Orlando one week ago by the accident of her father and accompanied his body home. The body was taken to the home of Will Cox in Johnston City with whom Mr. LAY made his home, where it remained until the funeral. Interment was at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Feb 20, 1926

Hurricane  Mrs. Anna Hammond of Energy was laid to rest in the Hurricane Cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Feb 20, 1926

Fountain Chamness has a new roadster and was the guest of Miss Beulah Chamness Wednesday afternoon. Feb 20, 1926

Poordo  Uncle Frank Mainer was called to the bedside of his son, Dolphus Manier, at the Harrisburg Hospital following an accident at the Yale and Regan Railroad Camp in which Dolphus was seriously injured. Feb 20, 1926

Several from here attended the trial of Roy Travelstead of Marion Saturday. Feb 20 1926

Alvin Boren of Carterville was found guilty in Circuit Court Thursday of rape and was sentenced to one year at the penitentiary for the offense. The case will be appealed. Feb 20, 1926

Death Claims Allowed By The U.M.W. OF A.

Jonathan Johnston, age 78, died of apoplexy January 22, member of Local Union 1880, Marion Feb 20, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Ollie P. Cowsert, Murphysboro   32

\Addie Roberts, Marion               22

/Delbert Dupont, Marion             21

\Loudene Hogan, Marion            21

/William Tanner, Marion             33

\Mae Tanner, Marion                  28

/Mike Colognesi, Johnston City    24

\Josephine Colombo, Johnston City       19

/James Crowell, Herrin               43

\Colra Gillmore, Herrin                29

/Carol Borchett, Johnston City    19

\Marie Springhart, Marion           38

/Joseph Dexter, Carbondale        24

\Roberta E. Billie, Herrin             24

/Cecil Payne, Herrin                   18

/Wilivia E. Randolph, Herrin        20    Feb 20, 1926  

At 8:30 Saturday evening at the First Methodist Parsonage, Miss Loudene Hogan became the bride of Delbert Dupont. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mae Hogan of St. Louis, formerly of Marion. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Dupont of Marion and is employed in Murphysboro. He was a member of the MTHS football squad of 1924-25. Feb 22, 1926

Randall Parks, office deputy sheriff since 1922, and M.G. Mann, grocery salesman of Marion, have purchased the Ford Motor Company agency at Cobden and both will move to that city in the near future. Feb 22, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Leo B. Reed of Marion are the parents of an eight-pound boy who arrived on Sunday evening, February 21, 1926. He has been named James William Reed and is the first child in the family. The mother, nee Katherine Miller formerly taught in the Marion Township High School. Feb 22, 1926

Three bank and automobile bandits were captured after gun fights with police of two cities last Saturday night at Johnston City. Two of the bandits escaped as Charlie Sigsbee, 28, fired on police and was captured. Following Sigbee’s admissions the police traced his companions to West Frankfort where the two bandits opened fire when the police approached the house where they had taken refuge. Artie Rice, 28, and Ed Heard, both of Johnston City, were arrested. Rice is held on charges of implicating him with the robbery of the Joppa State Bank of $1,400. several days ago. Feb 22, 1926

Mrs. S.E. Whittington entertained with a birthday dinner on Sunday at her home on North Vicksburg Street, for her father, T.C. Kearn and her sister, Mrs. John Perrine, both of Marion. Feb 23, 1926

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Grand Jury  The Grand Jury here indicted four men Monday. Charles Sigbee of West Frankfort was indicted for attempt to murder Chief of Police Hezzie Burns of Johnston City and for carrying concealed weapons. Feb 23, 1926

Jesse Summers, colored, and Walter Barnett were also indicted for the murder of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Collier here on Tuesday morning. Feb 23, 1926

Wayne King of Herrin was indicted for holding up a filling station at Herrin on December 25, 1925. Feb 23. 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wickert of Marion RFD 3 were given a surprise dinner at their beautiful country home Sunday, February 21st in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Wickert was 76 years old on the following day, February 22nd and Mrs. Wickert will be 66 years old on March 1st. Five of their six children were present at the celebration. They were Mrs. Lena Dralle, Mrs. Louise Dettmer, Mrs. Minnie Broeking, Mrs. Anna Soldner and August Wickert. Mrs. Emma Schurman of Troy, Illinois, was not able to be present on account of sickness in her family. Of the twenty-seven grandchildren, twenty were present, Gustave Dralle, Wm. Dettmer, Elsa Broeking, Edwin Soldner, Harold Wickert, Hilda Dralle, Mrs. Emma Dahmer, Albert Broeking, Melvin Soldner, Caroline Wickert, Matilda Dettmer, Raymond Broeking And Pauline Broeking. Others Present Were Ernest Dralle, Henry Dahmer, Henry Broeking, George Soldner, Mrs. August Wickert, Mrs. Gustave Dralle, Adolph Dahmer, Mrs. William Dettmer, Louie Ruhe and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wickert. Feb 23, 1926

James Harry Howell of Herrin passed away suddenly of heart trouble at his home Wednesday night about 9:00 p.m. He leaves his wife, Meta, a daughter, Mrs. Christina Davis and a son, Lee, both of Herrin. Interment was at the Maplewood Cemetery at Marion. Feb 23, 1926

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank White of Marion on Monday, February 22nd a 9  pound girl who has been named Patricia Kay. This is the first child of the family. Feb 23, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. William Ward of North Van Buren Street, have a baby boy born Tuesday morning, February 23rd, weighing 9 ½ pounds. This is the first child and he has been named Norman Curtis Ward. The mother was formerly Miss Ethel Boner. Feb 23, 1926

Milo and Carl Hindman, brothers who were both operated on at the Holden Hospital in Carbondale Monday, are improving. Feb 23, 1926

Mrs. Ida Amman is a patient in St. Luke’s Hospital at St. Louis where she had an operation on Saturday. Arthur B. Aikman, her son, and Miss Clara Wall returned home and Mrs. Aikman is getting along well. Feb 23, 1926

Ollie Cowsert of Murphysboro and Miss Addie Roberts of Marion were united in marriage Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the pastor’s study of the Warder Street Baptist Church in the presence of her relatives and friends. The groom is the youngest son of Perry Cowsert of Murphysboro. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Roberts of North Otis Street. The young couple will reside at Murphysboro. Feb 23, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Barney Pulley have a new baby boy born February 22^, 1926 and named Bobby Jean. The mother was formerly Miss Pauline Dwyer. Feb 23, 1926

Dr. Edward Reid resigned as City Physician and Dr. H.L. Summers was appointed to fill that position. Feb 24, 1926

Dr. T.J. Osburn and wife of Stonefort celebrated Dr. Osburn’s 86th birthday at their home on Sunday, February 21St. He was born in Trigg County, Kentucky in 1840. Dr. Osburn, his son, Esco, grandson, Robert and great grandson, Howard, represented Four generations of the Osburn family. Feb 24, 1926

George William Lough is the name of the new Marionite who arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Lough on South Buchanan Street Wednesday morning, February 24th. This is the second child and first boy in the family. He has been named after his grandfathers, George C. Campbell and William Lough. Feb 24, 1926

Births

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Turnage of 2005 West Main Street are the parents of a 5% pound baby girl born at 4:30 Thursday morning. Feb 25, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shotton of Rt. 5 have a baby girl born February 25, 1926.

Mr. and Mrs. Louie Turnage of Route 5 have a baby girl born February 25, 1926 and the first child in the family. Feb 25, 1926

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Thompson passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ada Hill in Marion Friday, February 26, 1926 at 10:30 a.m. The deceased was born in Tennessee on August 6, 1829 and was 86 years, 6 months and 20 days of age. She was the daughter of Phillip and Lucinda Swan and moved with her parents to Illinois at the age of six years. She was united in marriage to William Fuller when she was 19 years of age and one child is living by this union, August Fuller, of near Cobden. One child died in infancy and William Fuller died several years ago. Widowed by the death of her husband, she was later married to Amoze Thompson and seven children were born to this union, Mrs. Nora Blackburn; Mrs. Ada Hill and Mrs. Jane Williams of Marion, Frank Thompson of Saline County and Arthur Thompson of Anna. One child died in infancy and Mrs. Nellie Stilley died twenty-one years ago. One brother, Jasper Swan, and one sister, Mrs. Caroline Youngblood of Winona, Mo, survive Mrs. Thompson. Feb 26, 1926

The home of Dalton Owens at 1715 West Dewey Street was burned to the ground Thursday. Part of the furniture was saved and the home was insured. Feb 26, 1926

Williamson Co. Court Cases To Be Tried

William Cagle of Marion charged with bigamy

G.D. Morrie of St. Louis charged with arson

George Marks of Marion under peace bond by his wife

William Barnett and Jesse Summers of Marion charged with the murders of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Collier

Estelle (Spot) Hardcastle of Herrin two charges of attempt to murder

Raleigh Herzog of Johnston City charged with robbery with a gun

Wayne King of Indiana charged with robbing a Herrin oil station

Mrs. Frank Yates charged with larceny

Frank Yates charged with larceny

Ray Clark charged with larceny

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Cecil Clark charged with larceny

William Chapman charged with larceny

James E. Watson charged with larceny

Clyde Cunningham charged with larceny Randall Kidd charged with larceny

Charles Sisgby charged with attempt to murder James Neely charged with larceny and burglary    Feb 26, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Kaeser and daughter Katherine and Mrs. Louis Kaeser went called to St. Louis Thursday by the death of their aunt, Katie Sauer, at 8:50 a.m. at her home, 3436 Longfellow Boulevard, in her 72nd year. Feb 26, 1926

F.M. Sparks, father of Ben F. Robert, and Harry Sparks of Marion and Bert Sparks of West Frankfort, died at his home at Paw Paw, Michigan Friday morning at the advanced age of 85 years. Mr. Sparks was born in Williamson County but moved to Michigan about fifteen years ago. Feb 26, 1926

Mrs. John P. Jones and daughter, Jean Louise, of Carterville went to Neilson to spend the week with her father, S.M. Jones who is very ill. Feb 27, 1926

John Harris and Hallie Snyder left for Detroit, Michigan where they have accepted positions. Feb 27, 1926

Crab Orchard  Dean and Harry Etherton were called to the bedside of their mother in Carrier Mills who is expected to recover. Feb 27, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Brent have been living on the Bob Chancey farm and are moving to Pope County. Feb 27, 1926

Vivian Nelson and Miss Jennie Meyers were married at 8:00 Friday night at the home of the groom’s father, G.W. Nelson at Moake Crossing. The couple will reside at his home for the present. Feb 27, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Miles Ralls, Herrin                      22

\Edna M. Sanders, Marion            17

/Cyril Jones, West Frankfort         21

\Belva Utley, Marion                    20

/Charles Jeffrey, Bush                  18

\Ethel Childers, Carterville           16

/Ollie Stubblefield, Herrin            27

\Mable Atnip, Carterville              18

/Fred Trout, Christopher             26

\Myrtle Stocks, Cambria               22

/Louie Rogers, Johnston City   21

\Mary Murrie, Johnston City         19

/Ura Harris, Herrin                      32

\Mrs. Ada Harris, Herrin               28

/Sodd Snyder, Colp                     23

\Irene Sanio, Herrin                    20      Feb 27, 1926

Miss Belva Utley of Marion and Cyril Jones of West Frankfort will be united in marriage at the First Baptist Church at 2:00 Sunday afternoon, February 28, 1926. Miss Utley is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Utley of North Logan Street. Mr. Jones is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones of West Frankfort. The couple will reside in West Frankfort at 205 South Fifth Street. Feb 27, 1926

March

Claude Swan, who has been in the Marion Hospital for the past two months suffering with a crushed foot received when he was run down by a motor in the mine, has gone to the home of Ezra Davis on North Glendale Street. He gets about on crutches. Mar 1, 1926

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Worthen, 606 North Vicksburg Street on March 1st, a baby daughter who has been named Melba Rose. This is the third child in the family. Mr. Worthen is an electrician for the C.I.P.S. Company. Mar 1, 1926

Jesse Blevins, charged with the murder of Grover Brown, a miner of Marion, is being tried in Circuit Court. Mar 1, 1926

Born to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Brogan, 917 South Aikman Street, on Monday, March 1st, a nine-pound boy. This is the seventh child in the family. The father was born in Ireland and the mother in Scotland, making the newcomer a Scotch Irish American. Mar 1, 1926

Sarah E. Thompson was buried at Liberty Church Cemetery Saturday afternoon. The pallbearers were her grandsons and the flower bearers were granddaughters. Mar 1, 1926

Agnes Ann Hill, beloved wife of J.C. Hill of Marion, passed away at the family residence, 922 West Union Street, Sunday morning from influenza. She was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on July 19, 1897 at the age of 28 years, 7 months and 9 days. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Crevelt) Buckner. She united with the Catholic Church of Jefferson City in early life. Mrs. Hill was united in marriage to J.C. Hill in October 1916 at Jackson, Mo. and moved with her husband to Marion about two years ago. Her father and one sister, Miss Clara Buckner, survive her. One sister died several years ago and her mother preceded her in death. The body will be shipped to Jefferson City, Mo. where interment will occur Wednesday afternoon. Mar 1, 1926

A fire of an unknown origin destroyed Mr. McCluskey’s General Merchandise Store at Scotsboro Sunday morning. The store and contents were worth about $12,000.00 and he had about $3,000 of unpaid accounts on his books that were destroyed by fire. Mar 1, 1926

Miss Earline Miner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miner and S.S. Stanick, both of Marion, were issued a license to wed in Franklin County last week, according to the Benton News. Mar 2, 1926

Ruth H. Bollinger and Omar Jatterbury, both of Carterville, were granted a license to wed in Jackson County last week. Mar 2, 1926

Lawrence L. McDonald, infant son of Lawrence and Altha E. (Walker) McDonald, will be laid to rest Wednesday afternoon at the Union Grove Cemetery. The little son was born dead Tuesday, March 2, 1926. Mar 2, 1926

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Funeral services were conducted Saturday for Mrs. Kate Rushing who passed away on February 27, 1926 at the age of 30 years, 11 months and 9 days of age. She was born March 18, 1895 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Sutton. On January 3, 19 14 she was united in marriage with Dolphus C. Rushing and to this union two children were born, Mary Elizabeth and Anna Mae Rushing. Her father, J.O. Sutton and a sister, Ruth Sutton, preceded her in death by only a few months. She leaves her mother, Mrs. Laura Sutton, her husband and two children. An older sister, Mrs. Ernest Walker, two younger sisters, Mrs. Frank Mount and Miss Mildred Sutton and a younger brother, Coy Sutton, also survive her. When young in life Mrs. Rushing united with the Cana Church. Mar 2, 1926

Mrs. Louise White, wife of Frank White of Marion, passed away at the family residence at 907 North Court Street Monday evening following a brief illness. She was born in St. Marie, Illinois on October 24, 1902 and was 23 years, 4 months and 9 days of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Valk of Decatur and was educated in the public schools of that city. She was married to Frank White and moved to Marion with her husband two years and four months ago. Mrs. White gave birth to a son four days ago and had never recovered. She is survived by her husband and baby, one sister and one brother, both of Decatur. The body will be shipped to Decatur where interment will occur Thursday morning, March 4th at 9 o’clock. Mr. White is a Civil Engineer for the Peabody Coal Corporation Mines in Southern Illinois. Mar 2, 1926

Miss Earline Miner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miner and S.S. Stanick, both of Marion, were issued a license to wed in Franklin County late week, according to the Benton News. Mar 2, 1926

Mrs. Mary Singleton died at the County Farm Wednesday morning at the age of 64 years, 9 months and 8 days. The deceased was born March 25, 1861 in Massac County and was the daughter of John and Mary Anderson. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Frick Undertaking Parlors. Mar 3, 1926

John S. Nutall of Marion passed away at the family residence, 1204 North State Street on Wednesday, March 3, 1926 at 11:55 a.m. He was born in Nottingham, England on June 20, 1901 and was 24 years of age. He moved to the United States with his parents in infancy and has lived in Marion the past several years. He had been an. invalid for the past 12 years and the cause of death was given as heart trouble. He had been suffering with paralysis. The deceased was the son of John and Mary (Rushford) Nutall and was educated in the public schools of Illinois. Two sisters, Mrs. Robert Cash, at whose home he passed away, and Mrs. James Hopkins of Christopher survive him. He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Marion for the past six years. Funeral services will be conducted at the home of Robert Cash, 1204 North State Street, Friday, March 5th. Interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Mar 3, 1926

Miss Edith Davis, age 14 of Marion, won first prize in the grade school essay contest conducted by Brown Business College on “The Birth of Our Country.” Miss Elizabeth Ann West of Carterville won second prize and Helen Watson of Energy won third prize. Mar 3, 1926

The home of Sam Hill, 804 South Vicksburg Street, was badly damaged by fire Tuesday when sparks from the flu ignited the roof of the home and burned practically all the shingles and gables on the house. Mar 3, 1926

The home of Veto Fano was practically destroyed by fire Tuesday evening. No one was at home at the time of the fire. The origin is unknown. Mar 3, 1926

The Marion Junior High Orchestra

Pianist: Miss Marie L. Andris

Violins: Hannah Paul, Lella Baker, Miss Bertie Brooks, Miss Mildred Pieter, Wayne Hestand, Eugene O’Neil, Oakley Woodard, Jack Weber, Eloise Motsinger

Cornet: Douglas O’Neil, Milo Parks, Jimmie Young

Saxophone: Burnett Cline

Mellophone: Jack Meade

Mandolins: Roxanna Aikman, Alvin Robertson

Drummers: James Wright, Merle Howard       Mar 4, 1926

Pittsburg  J.B. Ford and Mrs. Ford of Pittsburg are leaving for Birmingham, Alabama to make their future home. Mar 4, 1926

Arthur Richey, our mail carrier, has been sick for some time but is able to sit up. Mar 4, 1926

Jesse Dallas and William Walker, who have been on the jury in Marion returned home Saturday. Mar 4, 1926

H.A. Williams and Harrison Owens have gone to Arkansas to find a location for their future home. Mar 4, 1926

After deliberating several hours, the jury in the case of Jess Blevins, charged with the murder of Grover Brown of Marion, found Blevins guilty of murder and fixed his sentence at 14 years in the penitentiary. Blevins is 27 years of age and had been living with his mother at 302 West Main Street. He has been incarcerated in the Williamson County Jail for 153 days awaiting the trial. His father is serving life sentence in the penitentiary for murder following a pardon granted by the Governor preventing the death penalty. Mar 4, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. James Rahn of 1403 North State Street are announcing the arrival of a ten-pound baby boy born March 2^nd and has been named Malcolm Eugene. Mar 4, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. L. Sneed Williard of 1110 East College Street are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born March 3rd. The little Miss tipped the scales at eight pounds and has been named Carolyn. Mar 4, 1926

M.G. Mann and family who have been living at 400 East Boulevard, shipped their household goods by truck to Cobden Thursday where they will make their home. Mr. Mann is associated with his son-in-law, Randall Parks in the Fort Agency at Cobden. Mr. Parks has been there several days. Mar 4, 1926

Raymond Travelstead who is a patient at the Veterans Bureau Hospital at Outwood, Kentucky, is home for a few days on account of the illness of his baby who is threatened with pneumonia. Mar 4, 1926

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Mrs. K.B. Bliss and daughter, Mary Eugene, of Seattle, Washington, are expected to arrive in Marion Thursday to visit with her father, Doug Goddard, who has been ill for some time. Mr. Goddard is staying at his son’s, James D. Goddard, on South Madison Street. Mar 4, 1926

Police Court

John Brogan pled guilty for being intoxicated and was fined $11.40.  Mar 4, 1926

John Donahue goes on trial Wednesday for operating a house of ill fame. The Donahue house is located on the north hard road leading out of Marion. Mar 4, 1926

Time Stevens pled guilty for violation of the Illinois Prohibition Act and was fined $200.00 and the costs. Stevens lives at Colp. Mar 4, 1926

Sheriff George Galligan went to Marshall to get a nine-year-old boy named Frank Pitts, who was in jail there. The lad is the son of John Pitts and he ran away from his home at Herrin three weeks ago. The parents had not reported his disappearance. The lad told the Sheriff that he had chewed tobacco since he was two years old. Mar 4, 1926

J.D. Atwood of Marion has been granted a patent for turbine to be used in automobiles and in airplanes. The patent was granted on February 23rd. Mar 5, 1926

Word was received here that Victor H. Melton died Friday morning in Clearwater, Florida where he has been with his family for the past four months. Mr. Melton lived in Marion a number of years, coming here from Murphysboro, and owned his home at the north end of North Market Street. He was an expert lather and went south to work at his trade during the winter months. He was secretary of the Lathers Union. Mrs. Melton wishes to bring the body to Marion for burial. Mar 5, 1926

Mrs. Mary E. Etherton died at the home of her son, Dean Etherton, on North Fair Street at 9:10 a.m. Saturday. She is survived by nine children: Herman Etherton, Herrin; George Etherton, Marion; Mrs. S. Hubbard, Carrier Mills; Fred Etherton, Corinth; Harry Etherton, Paulton; Dean Etherton, Marion, Mrs. Bert Lilmerick, Carrier Mills and Mrs. Callie Fraser of Morgantown, West Virginia. The following brothers and sisters also survive, George Stricklin of Harrisburg; Willie Stricklin, Harrisburg, Mrs. Maggie Etherton, Carbondale; Mrs. Bertha Combs, Ridgeway, Mrs. Lizzie Cable, Ridgeway and Mrs. Edith Cable, Ridgeway. Mrs. Etherton was the daughter of A.J. and Amanda Raybou Stricklin and was born at Galatia December 15, 1855. In 1875 she was married to George Etherton who preceded her in death 20 years ago. She was 70 years of age. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Corinth Church. Mar 6, 1926

Miss Sibyl Steele was married to Perry Fletcher last Tuesday in Chicago. The bride is formerly of Marion and has been living with her mother, Mrs. Etta Steele, in Chicago for the past three years. The groom is a civil engineer employed in Chicago where the couple will make their home. Mar 6, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. J. Ed Mayer of 1000 North Johnson Street are the proud parents of a nine-pound baby boy born Friday, March 5, 1926. Mar 6, 1926

Miss Lota Clarida of Marion and Walter Felts of Chicago were married Sunday evening at 6 o’clock at the First Methodist parsonage. Howard Clarida and Josie Malcom attended the young couple. Mar 8, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Adams of 109 North Court Street are the proud parents of a baby boy, born March 7, 1926. The lad is the first child in the family and has been named Herbert, Jr. Mar 8, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hill of North Van Buren Street are announcing the arrival of a baby girl born March 6, 1926 and has been named Juanita Jewel. Mar 8, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Milton Wells, Marion             49

\Lora Smith, Marion                36

/Norman Littlefair, Johnston City

\Margaret Quersley, Johnston City   Mar 8, 1926

Energy  Mrs. Bert Kirkland underwent a serious operation at the Herrin Hospital Friday. Mar 8,1926

Mrs. Ora Shelbert bought a new radio Monday. Mar 8, 1926

Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Groves Eaton, wife of Benjamin F. Eaton, died at the family home near New Denison Monday at the age of 60 years, 2 months and 14 days. Her death was due to complication of diseases. The deceased was born in Williamson County December 24, 1865. She was the daughter of Levi P. and Mary J. Groves. She married B.F. Eaton September 23, 1883. Five children were born to this union of which two survive. They are Wayne and Stella Eatton. Elsie, Zellie and Nellie preceded their mother in death. Mrs. Eaton was a member of the Davis Prairie Baptist Church. Besides her husband and children Mrs. Eaton is survived by one brother, F.M. Groves of East Main Street, Marion. Funeral services to be held at the Davis Prairie Church Wednesday followed by interment in the church cemetery. Mar 9, 1926

Mary Frances Gibson Mohler, the wife of Pinkney W. Mohler, passed away at the family residence in Goreville Monday at 7 a.m. The deceased was over seventy-five years of age. Mrs. Mohler was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson and was united in marriage to Pinkney W. Mohler in Johnson County on April 29, 1872. She suffered with paralysis for several years. The deceased is survived by her husband, three brothers, George Gibson, John Gibson and James Gibson and several children. Ed Mohler of Marion is a son of the deceased. Services were conducted Tuesday and interment occurred at the old Gibson Cemetery. Mar 9, 1926

Spillertown  Thomas McKenzie left Wednesday for Pittsburgh, Pa. to find employment. Mar 9, 1926

Frank Brostowsky, Joe Blysh and families left for Detroit to make their home. Mar 9, 1926

Henshaw  Tom Ivy of Marion visited with his sister, Mrs. Winnie Rogers, Saturday night. Mar 9, 1926

Dow Radford purchased a nice horse Saturday. Mar 9,1926

Marion Boyd is planning to make a trip to Detroit to locate some work. Mar 9, 1926

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Mr. and Mrs. Howard Murrow of South Mechanic Street are the proud parents of a baby boy born March 7, 1926. Mar 9, 1926

Death Claims Allowed – United Mine Workers Of America

Antonio Lacopa, age 49, was killed in a railroad accident October 9th, member of Local Union 2418 Bush Mar 10, 1926

Joe Russell, age 28, was killed by a fall of slate February 4th, member of Local Union 2418 Bush Mar 10, 1926

Clifford L. Nichols, age 25, tuberculosis was cause of death February 2nd, member of Local Union 5090 Blairsville Mar 10, 1926

Marion Hughes, age 62, died February 9th member of Local Union 1000 Herrin Mar 10, 1926

Ernest Ballarati, age 46, was hit by a falling prop, died February 10th member of Local Union 1248 Herrin Mar 10, 1926

Lilbert B. Keys, age 26, died of tuberculosis January 28th member of Local Union 3776 Freeman Spur Mar 10, 1926

Floyd Aldridge of Johnston City was laid to rest at the Maplewood Cemetery in Marion Tuesday afternoon. Aldridge was a deserter from the army and a burglary suspect and was killed in St. Louis Saturday by his brother-in-law, Probationary Patrolman James J. Thompson after he had arrested Aldridge and Aldridge tried to escape by striking the patrolman in the jay with his fist. The dead boy was wanted on a burglary charge in Hamtrammick, Michigan. He enlisted in the army at St. Louis last April and deserted from the Second Infantry at Ft. Wayne, Indiana in May. He was 24 years of age at the time of death. He was a coal miner. Mar 10, 1926

Fred Hawkins who has been confined to the Jefferson Barracks Hospital for the past two weeks in St. Louis, Mo. is improving according to his brother, Roy Hawkins of Marion. Mar 10, 1926

Williamson County Court

Talley alias Hub Talley of Carterville pled guilty to Violation of the Illinois Prohibition Act and was fined $400.00 and costs Mar 10, 1926

Barney Pulley of Marion pled guilty to bastardy and was fined, $1,100.00. Being unable to pay his fine he was committed to the county jail for six months. Mar 10, 1926

Harry Leonard pled guilty to violation of the Motor Vehicle Act and was fined $25.00 and costs. Mar 10, 1926

Theron Simmons, twenty-year-old son of Marion H Sanders of Marion lies in the Harrisburg Hospital making a desperate fight for his life. Theron was working on top of a loading machine in the tunnel on the I.C. cutoff near Ozark. A fall of rock crushed his head against the loading machine mashing in the entire top of his skull. He had fragments of broken bone and part of the skull removed in a delicate operation. He has regained consciousness and the use of all of his muscles except those of his left arm, which remains paralyzed. Mar 10, 1926

Creal Springs  Mrs. Lorah Shoemaker of Marion was here visiting her mother, Mrs. W.S. Rainbolt who is sick. Mar 10, 1926

Mrs. Farquhar and babe of Carbondale are here on an extended stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Modglin. Mar 10, 1926

E.E. and wife are apprised of the birth of a baby boy in the home of their son, Dr. P.R. Copeland and wife in Chicago, the youngster arriving on February 28, 1926. The boy is number 2 and all the kinfolk are happy over his safe arrival. Mar 10, 1926

Alzada Gulledge Bowman of White Ash was born August 25, 1872 and passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 1926 at the age of 53 years, 6 months and 14 days. She was united in marriage to August Bowman on September 7, 1890 and eight children were born to this union, three girls and five boys, Mrs. Alice Wienberg, Mrs. Marke Jones, Earl Bowman, Lewis Harold Bowman of White Ash and Mrs. Maggie Thompson of Marion, Ray Bowman of Pittsburg and Charles Bowman of the U.S. Navy now located in the Philippine Islands. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Freedom. Besides her immediate family she leaves five sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Mary Harris of White Ash, Mrs. Nannie Hudgens of Marion, Bert Hudgens of Hudgens, Ora Bronson of Johnston City, Harriet Bloomingstock of Vergennes, Hughie Gulledge of Marion and John Gulledge of Marion. Six grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held at the White Ash Free Will Baptist Church with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Mar 11, 1926

Aaron Everett Turnage, 11, son of Walter and Bersie (Norman) Turnage, died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday at the home at 606 East Carter Street. The funeral will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday. Everett was born in Marion on September 16, 1914 and was a pupil in the 6th grade at the Washington School. His death was caused by blood poisoning from an abscess in his left side. The cause of this is not definitely known, although it is supposed to have come from a fall. Besides his parents he is survived by six brothers and sisters, Mrs. C.N. Logan, Lawrence, Electa, Loren, Glenn and Robert. His brother, Lawrence Turnage of Bradenville and his uncle, Lodge Norman of Orlando, Florida, will arrive Friday to attend the funeral. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Aaron Everett Turnage was a member of the Presbyterian Sunday school and had been baptized on profession of faith. Mar 11, 1926

Deputy Circuit Clerk, John W. Ford, narrowly escaped with his life Thursday morning when his large Studebaker touring car was forced off the road by an approaching car. Mud on the side of the road caused him to skid and his car turned over in a mud hole pinning him beneath the car. Approaching cars stopped and rushed to the turned over car and helped to lift it from his body. He was able to walk from the scene.  Mar 11, 1926

Cambria  Mr. and Mrs. John Orange are the parents of a daughter born Tuesday. Mar 11, 1926

Quite a number of friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Rosa Williams at the Antioch Church in Jackson County Wednesday. Mar 11, 1926

The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harvel was badly injured last week. She got her arm caught in an electric wringer. Mar 11, 1926

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Poordo  Mr. and Mrs. Edd Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. George Moore and Mrs. Floyd visited at Ralph Pulley’s and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Allen furnished music one night recently. Mar 11, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. George Duty visited her sister, Mrs. Charley Robinson Sunday. Mar 11, 1926

Oak Grove  Bury Swanner who has been living with his brother, Bill Swanner, this winter is moving to his home in Creal Springs this week. Mar 11, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Segers and daughter, Reba, visited with Mrs. Seger’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Deaton Sunday. Mar 11, 1926

Clatterville  Mrs. Sam Echols of Pittsburg has been visiting a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Byrn. Mar 11, 1926

Ed Heaton has completed his contract on the concrete bridge over the yellow branch in our accidental suburbs and has turned the remaining portion of the work over to the township for completion. Mar 11, 1926

Motsinger School reopened Tuesday after fifteen days suspension on account of scarlet fever. Mar 11, 1926

Funeral services were held for Victor Melton who died in Clearwater, Florida Thursday of last week. Services were conducted at the First Christian Church of Marion. Mr. Melton died of tuberculosis in Clearwater where he and his wife and son moved several months ago from their home on North Market Street in Marion. Two sisters, Mrs. G.F. Dunn of Murphysboro and Mrs. Thomas Emery of Creal Springs and three brothers, William Marshall Melton, Elmer Melton of Murphysboro and Robert Melton of Strausboro, Illinois, survived him. Mar 11, 1926

Spencer P. Boles, veteran citizen of Williamson County, was quietly laid to rest Wednesday (March 10) at the Meneese Cemetery following the funeral services at the home at Pulley’s Mill. He was the son of Thomas G. and Jane Boles and was born December 20, 1849 and at the time of his death, Tuesday, March 9, 1926, was 76 years, 2 months and 19 days of age. Mr. Boles was married to Miss Mattie King in the year 1870 and they were the parents of four children, Hattie Boles, Nellie Boles, Griffie Boles and Eliza Boles. After the death of his first wife he was married in 1885 and by the second union three children were born, two survive their father, Alexander Boles and Henry Boles. One child died in infancy. He is also survived by two brothers, Fred Boles and Sam Boles. Mar 11, 1926

Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Cawvey, wife of Wilson Cawvey, died at her home in Scotsboro at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 10 days. She had been a resident of Williamson County all of her life. The deceased was born May 31, 1847, in Williamson County and was the daughter of George W. and Lydia Spiller Cawvey. She was married in Clay County to Wilson Cawvey on May 4, 1910. No children were born to this union. Besides the husband, three brothers, Warren, Jack and Charles Hunter, all of this county, survive. Mar 11, 1926

Carolina Antonini of Herrin was taken to the State Hospital at Anna Friday morning for treatment. Mar 12, 1926

Ralph Lenn Lance, the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lance of Day, Illinois, was laid to rest at the Meneese Cemetery Wednesday afternoon following funeral services at the Liberty Church. The young man was born July 15, 1909 and at the time of his death, March 9, 1926 was 16 years, 7 months and 24 days of age. His death was due to complication of diseases. The deceased was a member of the Liberty Methodist Church early in life and planned to enter the ministry upon completion of his education. Mar 12, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/J.T. Bennet, Carterville                        22

\Lulla Viola Jordan, Carterville                16

/Marion Fulkerson, Johnston City           39

\Mrs. Bertha Barger, Johnston City         35 Mar 12, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Joe DeSalva are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born March 3, 1926 and has been named Anna. Mar 12, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Phillips have a baby girl at their home that arrived on March 11th. The little Miss has been named Dorothy Lenore and is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Leonore Shott. Mar 12, 1926

Jesse Fern Bennet, 22, and Sulla Viola Jordon, 16, of Carterville were united in marriage Thursday evening at 4:00 at the office of Justice of Peace C.M. Parks. Mar 12, 1926

Harold James Hanks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Hanks, died Saturday at 8:10 a.m. The young man died from locked bowels and had only been sick a short time. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Waldo aged 9 and Mitchell, aged 5. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Hanks of New Denison and Mr. and Mrs. James Hamlet, living north of Marion also survive. The young man was born on October 17, 1918 and died on March 13, 1926 at the age of 7 years, 4 months and 26 days. He was in the first grade at Jefferson School. Funeral services will be held at the home on East Carter Street on Sunday afternoon with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery.  Mar 13, 1926

Notice  My wife has left my home and I will not be responsible for any bills, which she may make.  Clarence Rody, Husband of Myrtle Rody. Mar 13, 1926

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Thomas Jefferson Youngblood passed away Saturday at his home at 302 South Van Buren Street. He was born in Laclede, Missouri on March 8, 1857 and was 68 years, 11 months and 5 days of age. He was the son of Solomon and Lucinda Tyree Youngblood and was educated in the schools of Missouri. He moved with his parents to Illinois about fifty years ago and lived in this county about thirty-five years. Mr. Youngblood was united in marriage to Miss Nora Erwin of Stonefort on January 27, 1892. One son was born to this union, Reuel Youngblood of Marion. The deceased moved to Stonefort in 1875 and went to the public schools there one year. He went to a select school where he fitted himself for teaching, which occupation he followed until 1885 when he took up the study of law. He continued teaching during the winter and studied law during his schoolwork. He was admitted to the bar in 1889. Mr. Youngblood was elected County superintendent of schools in 1898. At that time high schools were operating in Marion, Carterville, Creal Springs and the Crab Orchard Academy and Creal Springs College and Conservatory of Music was flourishing. In 1899 Mr. Youngblood was elected Mayor of Marion and served two years. His election to county superintendent brought him into politics and he never took up the practice of law, but started a Real Estate, Insurance and Abstractor building. Mr. Youngblood and his son were engaged in the abstractor business at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by one brother, J.R. Youngblood and is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Martin of Stonefort, Mrs. Elsa Groves of Marion RFD and Mrs. Alice Finney of Evansville, Indiana. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church Monday and interment was at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Mar 15, 1926

Urban Standacher of Crenshaw Crossing, died at the Murphysboro, Illinois hospital at 1:15 Sunday afternoon following a sickness with abscess of the lungs for over a year. The funeral will occur at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Herrin with burial in the Herrin Catholic Cemetery. The widow survives. There are no other relatives living in America. The deceased came to this country 19 years ago from Germany and lived at Belleville for many years. Several years ago, he moved to Crenshaw and has since been employed in the Watson Mine during the winter and farming a truck patch in the summer. Mar 15, 1926

Lawrence Bracy, formerly of the B.B. Tea Room, has purchased the Chili Parlor from Dave Watson on Paradise Alley and began remodeling the interior of the building Monday. Mar 15, 1926

George White, conductor on the Coal Belt Electric line to Herrin, taken seriously ill Friday and rushed to the Missouri Pacific Hospital in St. Louis where he was operated on Saturday morning at 1 a.m. His recovery is expected. Mar 16, 1926

Alvin Martin, 64 years, died at the State Hospital at Anna at 8 p.m. on Monday. Mr. Martin had been an inmate of the state institution since August 4, 1909 and before that was well known in this community. He was born in Southern Township. The funeral and interment will be at Carterville on Wednesday, March 17th. Mar 16, 1926

Miss Gladys Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Smith of West Walnut Street, was married to Reese Long of Louisville, Kentucky Monday morning at 9:30 at the parsonage of the First Methodist Church of Marion. Mrs. Long is a 1923 graduate of M.T.H.S. Mr. Long is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long of Johnston City and has been employed as fireman with the L & N Railroad of Louisville, Ky. for the past few months. Mr. Long will return to Louisville and his wife will remain in Marion for a short time, continuing her work at the C.I.P.S. Co. Mar 16, 1926

Aaron Everett Turnage was laid to rest in Marion Saturday following services at the Presbyterian Church. Mar 16, 1926

Mrs. Zula Roberta Reid Slater, wife of former Judge W.F. Slater, passed away Tuesday evening, March 16, 1926 at 11:30 p.m. at the Anna Hospital. Mrs. Slater was born at Spillertown on May 17, 1869 and at the time of her death was 56 years, 9 months and 20 days of age. She was the daughter of William and Bethany J. (Spiller) Reid and was from one of the oldest families in Southern Illinois. She graduated from the Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale and taught school prior to her marriage. She was united in marriage to Judge W.F. Slater on October 2, 1895 at her home in Spillertown and to this union three children were born, Mrs. Curtis (Mazelle) Ford of Marion, Wiley Herman Slater of Youngstown, Ohio and John W. Slater of Warren, Ohio. Mrs. Slater was a member of the First Christian Church for twenty years. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by five brothers, Dr. Edward Reid of Marion, Dr. James F. Reid of Denver, Colo., Dr. George W. Reid of Worchester, Mass. and John M. Reid of Marion. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. L.C. Pease of Lingrove, Iowa and Mrs. Edgar A. Austin of Benton. About twenty years ago Mrs. Slater suffered from a nervous breakdown and had never recovered. Judge Slater has been Judge of Williamson County for over twenty years, being first appointed County Judge by the governor to fill a vacancy. The body will lie in state at the home on North Van Buren Street until the funeral Friday at the Christian Church. Mar 17, 1926

Pigeon Creek  Miss Grace Ables returned to her home in San Francisco, Calif. after spending the winter with her father, William Ables and family. Mar 17, 1926

Mrs. Herbert Chamness has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Grear and family in Miami, Florida. Mar 17, 1926

On Sunday, March 7th Mrs. Florence Surat was married to V.L. Love in Golconda. The new Mrs. Love was the widow of Lawrence Surat who was killed in Marion last July 5th by Creston Bastin of Carbondale who is now serving a term in the penitentiary. Before her marriage to Surat she was Miss Florence Bracy. The groom is a former Harrisburg man and is now proprietor of the M & M Sweet Shop at Golconda where they will make their home. Mar 18, 1926

Mrs. Edith Robertson, colored, will be laid to rest at the Locus Grove Cemetery Saturday afternoon. The deceased died here Thursday morning, March 18, 1926 following a brief illness. Mrs. Robertson was about fifty-two years of age. She resided at 115 East Boyton Street and is survived by four brothers and five sisters. Stomach trouble was given as the cause of her death. Mar 18, 1926

Harry L. Peebles of 713 East Main Street is a candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Representative from the 25th district. Peebles was born in the country near Marion forty-eight years ago and since then has been a union painter, postal carrier, deputy revenue collector and salesman. Mar 18, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Earl Jones, Energy                      21

\Pansy Spiller, Energy                   18

/Reece Long, Louisville, Ky.           21

\ Gladys Smith, Marion                 20

/ Roy Parker, Carrier Mills             21

\Ruth Bryant, Dorrisville               18    Mar 18, 1926

Energy  Mrs. Minnie Beltz who has been on the sick list for the past week is very low. Mar 18, 1926

Mrs. Nannie Fick underwent a serious operation in the Herrin Hospital Sunday. Mar 18, 1926

Mrs. John Russin of Creal Springs is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Frick. Mar 18. 1926

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Isham Daugherty was born in Denonia, Tenn. July 27, 1892, and died at the Herrin Hospital March 12, 1926, after several weeks’ sickness. At the time of his death, he was 33 years, 7 months and 13 days of age. He had resided in Energy, Ill, for the past 13 months. He lived with his parents in Tennessee until quite a young man and then came to Herrin where he has many relatives. He was married September 2, 1919 to Mamie Childers and five children were born to them, Nina Halene, eight months and four days and twin boys who died at birth preceded their father. He leaves his wife and two children, Beryl three years and Thelma Lee, six months of age. The deceased is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan M. Daugherty. Two sisters, Mrs. Victoria Been and Mrs. Mary Raney and one brother, all of Tennessee also survives. Mar 18, 1926

Crab Orchard   Bill and Mood Angel were called to Carbondale Friday where their sister, Mrs. Oma Turner was in a serious condition following an operation. Mar 18, 1926

A.K. Lollar is selling his personal property this week and will soon be leaving with his family for Colorado where he expects to make his future home. Mar 18, 1926

Prof. Lyman E. Davis is suffering with neuralgia. Mar 18, 1926

George Miller has gone to St. Louis to visit his sister and probably will work there. Mar 18, 1926

Dr. A.W. Springs of Dewmaine visited Marion Wednesday and had several new souvenirs that he recently added to his museum. The most interesting thing was a pair of stirrups that were sold to him as having been the property and having been used by General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate Army. Mar 18, 1926

Mathew Dixon, formerly of Marion, passed away at the hospital in Anna Wednesday afternoon, March 17, 1926 at 12:55 p.m. following an illness of two years. He was born in Pittington County, Durham, England on October 25, 1841 and was the son of John and Alice Winn Dixon. He was 84 years, 4 months and 20 days of age. Mr. Dixon moved to the United States in early manhood on June 4, 1862. He was united in marriage to Frances Tempest and they were the parents of the following children, Mrs. George Vickery of Marion, Mrs. James Foster of West Frankfort, Mrs. Robert Forster of Marion, Joseph Dixon of West Frankfort, Mrs. John Wardle, Mrs. C.C. Tippy and William Tempest Dixon of Marion. Following 52 years of married life his wife died on November 22, 1914. Eleven years ago, he was united in marriage to Miss Dorothulia Harper (March 6, 1915 in Franklin County–FCB12) who survives. Mr. Dixon was a miner by occupation and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was a member of the Methodist Church for 59 years. His wife and two children survive. Two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Casper and Mrs. Alice Hardcastle both of England, also survive him. Two brothers preceded him in death. His father died when he was 19 years of age and his mother lived to be 90 years old, dying in Marion only a few years ago. He leaves 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. About two years ago his failing health caused his family to find it necessary to send him to a hospital for treatment. His body was shipped from Anna to Marion and taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Vickery at 1708 West Main Street where it will remain until the funeral services at the First Methodist Church Saturday. Mar 18, 1926

Leonard Fano, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonie Fano of 309 West White Street died Thursday of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the home Friday with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. Mar 18, 1926

Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Frieda Reedus, wife of Milo Reedus, 604 North Johnson Street will be held Saturday at the home. Mrs. Reedus died Thursday morning at 11:55 following a prolonged illness. She was born in Laurel, Mississippi 26 years ago, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hersinger. At the time of her death, she was 25 years, 10 months and 18 days of age. She was united in marriage with Mr. Reedus on January 22, 1924 and one child, Milo Reedus, Jr., was born to them. The baby died at the age of six months. The mother, Mrs. Lizzie Hersinger of Laurel, Miss., Roy Hersinger of Jackson, Mo. and Leo Hersinger of Marion and one sister, Mrs. Wade Wilson of Blodgett, Mo. also survives. Mrs. Reedus professed faith in Christ on March 12th this year. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery. Mar 19,1926

Virginia Lee Hill, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hill of 1014 South Mechanic Street was buried in Shiloh Cemetery Friday following services at the Primitive Baptist Church. The little child was one year, five months and eleven days of age at the time of death. Death was due to pneumonia. Two other children and the parents survive. Mar 19, 1926

Out of the five hundred or more cases of measles in Marion the first death occurred Saturday morning, March 20, 1926 when John Chisrenza, the five months old son of Tom and Theresa (Pirello) Chisrenza, passed away at the family residence, 607 East Jefferson Street. The little son had been ill only three days with this disease when he died. He was born in Marion in October 1925 and is survived by his parents and two sisters, Josephine age six and Mary age two years. The two surviving children are now suffering with the measles but their cases are not serious. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday and interment will be at the Maplewood Cemetery.  Mar 20, 1926

East St. Louis—March 20—A man giving his name as Earl Gaither, alias Monroe Arms, 20, a car stolen in Herrin and 50 cases of Scotch whiskey and Champaign are in the custody of officers here following the arrest of Gaither or Arms in company with Jack Cooper, 29, of East St. Louis at Belleville Wednesday. The men were stopped when East St. Louis police were searching for another stolen machine. Gaither told the police he drove the car through from Jacksonville, Florida but the machine was stolen from Herman Cox of Herrin on February 21, officers learned. Cooper claimed that he was simply riding to East St. Louis with Gaither and denied he was connected with the transportation of liquor. Mar 20, 1926

Miss Roma Boatright, the only daughter of Mrs. Lucy F. Boatright of Marion, and Glenn Hartwell, also of Marion, were married on November 15th at Vandalia. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Hartwell. Mar 20, 1926

Freda Reta Morgan of Marion passed away at the home of her grandmother, ‘Mrs. Jennie Blevins of 302 West Main Street, Saturday morning, March 20, 1926 at 3 o’clock following an illness extending over six months. She was at Scotsboro on January 1, 1910 and at the time of her death was 16 years, 2 months and 19 days of ate. She was the daughter of Emra and Mabel (Blevins) Morgan. She was educated in the public schools of Marion and graduated from Brown’s Business College in Marion and resided with her grandmother. Tuberculosis was given as the cause of her death. Funeral services will be conducted from the Blevins home on Sunday with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Mar 20, 1926

According to the Murphysboro Independent on March 17th a marriage license was issued in that city to Bennet Porter and Dessie Thompson, Both of Marion. Mar 20, 1926

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Shelton  A crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hezzie Allen Saturday night who have just moved to the Joe Haveline farm. Music was furnished by Dewey Hankins and Noah Killman. Mar 20, 1926

Glenn Gurley visited Miss Alma Allen Sunday afternoon. Mar 20, 1926

The Carter Bridge broke in with Ernest Tanner and his horse. There was no serious damage but would have been if someone had not come to aid in getting the horse out of the water. Mar 20, 1926

Andrew Bell and Loren Nolen have been papering for Mrs. Mystic Bell this week. Mar 20, 1926

Devol Motsinger, Victor Killman and Misses Ruth Parks and Doll Downs visited with Misses Mamie Nolen and Troy and Wayne Nolen Sunday. Mar 20, 1926

Gus Romer, traveling man from Chicago, was found dead on the floor at C.L. Mosley’s Poultry and Produce Store on East Main Street here Sunday morning, March 21, 1926. Romer is about forty years of age and resided at 505 North Clark Street in Chicago. A pocket book found on the dead man stated that in case of accident to notify E.R. Romer of 2032 Warner Avenue, Chicago. Coroner George Bell conducted an inquest Monday morning and a verdict of, death by alcoholic poison was returned by the jury. Mar 22, 1926

J. Cornelius Absher, who lives near the Saline County line on the East hard road twelve miles from Marion, was seriously injured Saturday afternoon at his home as a result of his car turning over and pinning him underneath the steering wheel. Mr. Absher had been washing his car in the front of his home and was preparing to put the car in the garage. He started to drive the car to the garage and to reach the garage he had to go in reverse for a few feet. The car started backward and before he could stop it ran into a fifteen-foot ditch and turned completely over. Relatives rushed to the rescue of the injured man and removed him from the car. He was rushed to the Lightner Hospital at Harrisburg. An X-Ray picture taken Sunday morning shoed that four ribs were broken, two on each side near the spine. He suffered intensely but at latest report was getting along well as could be expected. Absher is fifty years old and is the son of Wess Absher. He has a large acquaintance in Williamson and Saline Counties. Mar 22, 1926

Word was received in Marion on Sunday of the death of A.U. Stull at his home in Herrin. The funeral will be held Tuesday in Herrin. Deceased was the father of Corum Stull, formerly employed by the Republican Leader. Mar 22, 1926

Mrs. Ida Richey, wife of James M. Richey, who reside about twelve miles east of Marion on the county line, passed away Sunday morning, March 21, 1926, at 10:30 following an illness of seven months. She was born near Pittsburg in May 1853 and at the time of her death was 73 years of age. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. On December 5, 1875, she was united in marriage to James M. Richey and to this union five children were born, two preceded their mother in death and three survive, Mrs. John Arnold of Creal Springs and Ben Richey and Van Richey who reside near the home place. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Goddard. She had been ill several months and had been confined to her bed for one month prior to her death. Funeral services were conducted Monday and interment occurred at the Coal Bank Springs Church Cemetery. Mar 22, 1926

G.J. Frick, undertaker and plumber who operates a plumbing establishment on North Court and West Boulevard Streets, has purchased the Marion Plumbing Shop located on East Union Street in the Butts and Calvert Building. Mr. Frick was formerly in the grocery business but sold his store to his brother, H.P. Frick. Mar 22, 1926

Birdwell  Bert Knickerbocker is on the sick list. Mar 22, 1926

George Smith has moved to Marion to the farm belonging to John Burton. Mar 22, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Horn are the proud parents of a fine boy. The mother was formerly Miss Buncie Bearden of Marion. Mar 22, 1926

Almus Hundley is teaching school at Johnston City and came home to visit family. Mar 22, 1926

Eve Colboth, a stenographer in Marion, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Colboth over the weekend. Mar 22, 1926

Lon Hobbs, agent at Parker, is taking lay off on account of the health of his wife. James Casey is at the helm while Mr. Hobbs is off. Mar 22, 1926

Dr. and Mrs. G.C. Chamness of Herrin spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Chamness. Mar 22, 1926

Mrs. Cora Freida Reedus, wife of Milo Reedus of 604 North Johnson Street was laid to rest at the Maplewood Cemetery Saturday morning following an impressive funeral service at the home conducted by Rev. W.F. Wright, pastor of the Methodist Church South of this city. The casket bearers were Lum Barth, Wayne Harris, Louie Newton, Oscar Felty, Robert Sanders and William Felty. The flower bearers were Mesdames Laura Felty, Charles Holland, Harry Hinchcliff, Cora Newton, Pearl Wade, Bertha Wade, Tony Goodall and Miss Irene Frick. Mar 22, 1926

Matthew Dixon, former Marion resident who passed away at the hospital in Anna Wednesday, March 17, 1926 was laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. George Vickery at 1708 West Main Street by Rev. Davis of Johnston City and assisted by Rev. Tritt of West Frankfort and Dr. J.W. Cummins of Marion. Mar 22, 1926

A quiet wedding was solemnized Saturday evening, March 20th when Justice of the Peace C.M. Parks united in marriage Robert Earl Brown and Miss Lois Miller at the home of the groom on East Union Street. Mar 22, 1926

Mrs. Minnie Caroline Conley died at the Holden Hospital in Carbondale Monday morning, March 22, 1926 after an extended illness. The deceased was born August 20, 1880 and at the time of her death was 45 years, 4 months and 2 days of age. She was the daughter of Allan and Jane (Chamness) Morgan. The deceased resided with her husband on the west hard road leading out of Marion about three miles past the city limits. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday. Tuberculosis was the cause of death. Mar 22, 1926

Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mrs. Nancy Hearn near Spillertown to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Hearn, 62, her granddaughter, Mrs. Christina Davis of Herrin, 21, and Christina Lenora Eairheart, age 3. Mar 23, 1926

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On Saturday, Alva and Margaret Harroun of Johnston City went to Benton and procured a license and were re-married. The couple had formerly been married and later obtained a divorce. Mar 23, 1926

Mrs. Bertha E. Moake, wife of Nathan M. Moake, passed away at the Holden Hospital at Carbondale Monday, March 22, 1926 at 9:45 a.m. following a gallstone operation. The deceased was born in Jackson County on March 18, 1884 and at the time of death was 42 years and 4 days of age. She was the daughter of Louis and Mary E. Taylor Elliott and was educated in the common schools of Williamson County and attended school at Creal Springs on year. She was united in marriage to Nathan M. Moake on November 17, 1905 and three children were born to them, Misses Carrie Helen Moake, Mable Moake and Pearl Moake, all at home. Three brothers, W.L. Elliott of Marion, Arthur Elliott of Vienna and Elmer Elliott of Maitland, Florida, also survive her. Mrs. Moake was a member of the Free Baptist Church at Freedom. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at the Warder Street Baptist Church with interment at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Marion. Mar 23, 1926

Mrs. Minnie Caroline Conley, wife of Charles M. Conley, who passed away at the Holden Hospital in Carbondale Monday morning, March 22, 1926, will be laid to rest at the Crab Orchard Cemetery Wednesday following services at the Crab Orchard Church. The deceased is survived by her husband and eight children, Mrs. J.W. Keaton, Mrs. Joe Peyeur and Mrs. Harry Martindale, all of St. Louis, Ralph Conley of Marion and Clarence Conley, Eugene Conley, Miss Gladys Conley and Thomas Conley, all at home. The deceased resided on the west hard road about three miles from Marion. One brother, Ike Morgan of Carlinville and four sisters survive her, Mrs. Irwin Rowland of near Wolf Creek, Mrs. Henry Elliott of Hurst, Mrs. Fred Wright of Carterville and Mrs. Charles Sanders of Reeves. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at the Crab Orchard Chapel and interment will occur at the Crab Orchard Cemetery. Mar 23, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Loran Phillips, Johnston City                 21

\Lizzie McIntosh, Johnston City              19

/William A. May, Simpson                      27

\Mrs. Grace Chamness, Marion               32

/Henry Donovan, Murphysboro              21

\Flossie Young, Carbondale                   18

/Paul Rentfro, Zeigler                            27

\Onie Royse, Zeigler,                            19

/Robert Earl Brown, Marion                   23

\Lois Miller, Marion                               19

/J.E. Nesler, Herrin                               21

\Daisy Aaron, Herrin                             21

/Hollie Jones, Herrin                             21

\Ethel Brancecum, Herrin                      18

/Tony Bectman, Herrin                          32

\Beulah Pullard, Herrin                          21    Mar 23, 1926

Herrin—A.V. Stull of 816 South Legion Boulevard, 85, passed away Sunday afternoon. About three years ago he suffered a stroke and since that time has been gradually declining in health. He has been a resident of Herrin for the past 19 years and previous to his illness was a stone and marble cutter. He has lived in Williamson County 60 years. He leaves his wife, three children, Grace, Walter and Corum and one elderly brother at Mountain Grove, Mo. who is very poor in health and was unable to come to attend the funeral. Funeral services were conducted at the First M.E. Church Tuesday afternoon and interment was at the Herrin City Cemetery. Mar 23, 1926

Mrs. Mary E. Eyre, mother of Mrs. L.H. Bainbridge of Marion, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Hamilton at Carbondale Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. A short prayer service will be held at the home in Carbondale at 5 o’clock this evening. The body will be taken to Coulterville where funeral services will be held at the home of the deceased’s mother, Mrs. M.A. McBride Tuesday afternoon. Four daughters, Mrs. L.H. Bainbridge of Marion, Mrs. Ralph Hamilton of Carbondale, Mrs. James Mann of Granite City and Miss Eva Eyre of Carbondale and one son, Samuel E. Eyre, who is in the East, survive Mrs. Eyre. Mrs. Eyre was 56 years of age. Mar 24, 1926

George Marks of Marion, Deputy Game Warden, went on trial in Circuit Court Tuesday morning charged with attempt to murder. His wife charged that he lacerated her hand with a butcher knife. Mar 24, 1926

Frank Yates, Edith Yates and Randall Kidd were found guilty of robbery with a gun and were sentenced from ten years to life. Mar 24, 1926

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Mamie Cherry vs. Lawrence Cherry No: 3733—Affidavit of non-residence of Lawrence Cherry, the above defendant Mar 24, 1926

Lila Gross vs. Lee B. Gross No: 3724—Affidavit of non-residence of Lee B. Cross, the above defendant Mar 24, 1926

Jean Newell vs. Guy Newell No: 3725—Affidavit of non-residence of Guy Newell, the above defendant Mar 24, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Saunders of West Stockton Street are the proud parents of a baby girl born Wednesday evening, March 24th. The child is the first daughter in the family and has been named Lois Jean. The mother was formerly Miss Wilma Williams. Mar 24, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Loie Cox of Marion have a nine-pound baby boy who was born at their home on March 23^rd The little lad is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Gladys McClanahan. Mar 24, 1926

Tick Ridge  Dr. J.E. Burres’ family of New Denison has all been sick with the flu for the past week. Mar 24, 1926

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Pulley of Marion was buried at the Shed Cemetery Sunday evening. Mar 24,1926

Gus Rummage who died in Indiana was buried at Mount Pleasant Saturday. Mar 24, 1926

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Charles Sigsbee of West Frankfort was indicted by a special grand jury for attempting to murder Chief of Police, Hezzie Burns of Johnston City. The clerk of the grand jury misspelled Sigsbee’s name, the indictment reading Charles Sigsbee. When the case was called Wednesday his attorney, Ray Henson of Johnston City, moved that it be thrown out of court because the name was an error and there was no charge in court against Charles Sisgbee. Circuit Judge Hartwell allowed the motion to squash the indictment and Mr. Henson told his client to get out of the court room as there was not a warrant against him. States Attorney Arlie 0. Boswell ordered the bailiff to hold the man until a warrant could be issued for his arrest. His attorney told him to leave the room, as he could not be held without a warrant. Mr. Sigsbee started to obey his attorney and was nearly across the west side of the square when Coroner George Bell fired a shot in the air to halt him. He halted, returned to the officers and is at present in Jail. Mar 25, 1926

Floyd Felts, 21, of Johnston City and Miss Helen Bradley, 18, of West Frankfort were united in marriage at ten o’clock Thursday morning by Justice of the Peace C.M. Parks at his office on the square. Mar 25, 1926

Old Soldier Sketch  The Civil War might have been fought and victory gained without the assistance of Uncle George Mick, but it wasn’t. The father of our subject, Charles Mick, was born near Nashville, Tennessee in 1804 during the time the famous Thomas Jefferson was incumbent of the White House. He had the privilege of seeing, face to face, the distinguished Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States. He left Tennessee for Illinois when fourteen years old settling in Saline County, that being the year Illinois was admitted into the Union as a state. He married a few years later to Miss Sarah Pankey who was born near Carrier Mills in 1810, two years before the second war with Great Britain began. She spent her entire life of many years in Saline County. Uncle George Mick was born June 28, 1849 and is in his 77th year. He has lived on the farm about all his life. Three times the old veteran boarded the matrimonial boat as he thinks it is not well for “man to be alone.” His first wife was Alice Durfee, they being married in 1868 or 69. Four children were born to them are now deceased. The mother also passed away in 1876. His second wife was Mary Leverett with whom he joined in 1878. There are eight living children to this union. After more than forty years a separation and divorce resulted and she now makes her home with some of their children. In April 1924 he married Mrs. Helen Bush who is his present companion. They came to Creal Springs in June 1925 bought property on Pitkins Street and contemplate spending their remaining years among us. He is a member of the Baptist Church and has been a Christian for more than forty years. In politics he is in the ranks of the Grand Old Party. His first vote in 1872 was cast for U.S. Grant in his race for the second term for President and has never voted any other ticket. His war record was about ten months; he having enlisted in 1864 in Company K 1st Illinois Light Artillery. Most of his service was in Tennessee and Mississippi. He learned much as to the trying rigors of a soldier’s life and earnestly hopes that the young men of this day may be spared such trying ordeals. Mar 25, 1926

Estelle “Spot” Hardcastle of Herrin was found “not guilty” of attempting to murder George Woods of Hen^–in a few months ago in circuit court here Friday. Hardcastle shot at Constable Frank Roberts and the bullet glanced and hit Woods. Mar 26, 1926

The case of J.D. Morris, Glen Adams and Mrs. Missouri Miller, charged with arson was continued until May term of court. Mar 26, 1926

Herman A. (Kiddo) Whiteside of Marion, charged with a statutory offense will be tried on April 5th in Circuit Court. Mar 26, 1926

Creal Springs  The old man in Creal Springs who said that “there’ll be more preachers in hell than any body else” is a liar. Guess he wants a gambler to preach his wife’s funeral sermon. Mar 26, 1926

Frank Carson suffered a fractured leg and was badly bruised by a rock falling on him while employed in one of the tunnels on the new railroad. He was taken to Lightner Hospital in Harrisburg. Mar 26, 1926

Eld. J.R. Tucker returned Wednesday from Carbondale where he preached the funeral of John Dillinger on Tuesday. The deceased was a prominent farmer near Carbondale. Mar^– 26, 1926

The Charles Faulkner baby is reported very sick at this time. Mar 26, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rice of 1109 West Cherry Street are the proud parents of a fine baby daughter who has been named Rosemary. The mother was formerly Miss Mae Chaney. Mar 26, 1926

The farm house occupied by Carl Renfro and family near Creal Springs was burned to the ground Wednesday evening while the family was out at the barn milking. Part of the furniture was saved. The fire started from an overheated stove. Mar 26, 1926

Boogerville  Mr. and Mrs. Rura Hubbs of Pittsburg moved to the Charley Barnett farm. Mar 27, 1926

Mrs. J.M. Richey passed away at the family residence Sunday morning, March 21^st after a lingering illness of several months. The funeral was held at Coal Bank Springs Tuesday. Mar 27, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Chamness of 608 North Vicksburg Street are the proud parents of a baby boy born March 23^rd and named Samuel Laborn. Mar 27 1926

Harold Ramsey of the Great Lakes Training School arrived Saturday to visit his mother, Mrs. J.H. Ramsey. Mar 27, 1926

Poordo   Those who took the teachers examination at Marion Saturday were Leamon Boatright, Virgil Welborn, Eugene Smothers and Rose Duty. Mar 27, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pulley’s little daughter is very ill at this writing. Mar 27, 1926

Levi Echols was called to the bedside of his father, Tom Echols, who is very ill. Mar 27, 1926

George Hogan received a telegram Sunday telling of the death of his brother-in-law, Arthur Junious Peeler on Saturday near Guantanamo, Cuba. The body is being shipped to Marion. During the war, Peeler served in the Medical Corps of the army but after the war joined the navy and would have completed his four-year enlistment on September 15th this year. He was unmarried, 26 years of age and leaves one brother, Orville Peeler of Chicago. Mr. Hogan’s wife who died several months ago was a sister of the deceased. J.C. Peeler is another relative here. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mar 29, 1926

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Mrs. Minnie Copher Brothers, wife of Joseph P. Brothers of Loogootee, Indiana died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Copher, on North Russell Street at 3:30 Monday morning, March 29, 1926 following an extended illness. The deceased leaves her husband, parents, two sisters, Mrs. S.V. Aikman, Marion and Mrs. Thomas Paul of Carlinville, Illinois. Interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Mar 29, 1926

Spillertown  “Aunt” Mary Atwood caught her toe in a rug and fell breaking her right hip. She is 82 years old and in a serious condition. Mar 29, 1926

Miss Nancy Hearn was very pleasantly surprised by relatives and friends in honor of her 62nd birthday anniversary. Mar 29, 1926

Cletus Gurley and Mrs. Bertie Goddard attended teachers meeting at Carbondale Thursday and Friday. Mar 29, 1926

Mrs. Frances Nicholson, wife of Robert T. Nicholson, passed away at the family residence, 307 South Russell Street, Monday March 29, 1926 at 11:45 p.m. The deceased was born in Providence, Kentucky on April 27, 1895 and was 40 years, 11 months and 2 days of age. She was educated in the public schools of Kentucky and moved to Illinois with her husband about ten years ago. She was the daughter of Joe and Mary Elizabeth (Duty) Cullen and was united in marriage to Robert T. Nicholson several years ago. Seven children were born to them, Edith Nicholson, Paul Nicholson, Lauretta Nicholson, Robert Nicholson, Dorotha Nicholson and Bettie June Nicholson. Two brothers, Charles Cullen of Harrisburg and G.J. Cullen of Pontiac, Michigan and one sister, Mrs. J.C. Howell of Lucerne, Kentucky survive the deceased. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday March 21st at the family residence with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Mar 30, 1926

J.J. Short, known to his friends as “Daddy,” lost everything he had to robbers sometime between midnight and morning on Monday. Mr. Short, an elderly man, lives by himself and operates a store on the car line at Cedar Grove School. During the night the thieves knocked on his door and said they were hungry. He let them in and they forced him to prepare a midnight lunch and then stole his purse, carrying away a new shirt and pair of pants he had just purchased and not worn. They stole 100 pounds of flour, 2 sacks of meal and his sugar, vegetables and everything he had, even for his personal use. Three times in February, the store was entered in the daytime and robbed. Mar 30, 1926

Cambria  Ben Lovel, bank cashier, has been ill with the flu since Sunday March 24th. Mar 30, 1926

Sam and Raymond Ennis and Harry Hagler are having a cyclone cellar made. Mar 30, 1926

Mrs. Sam Sargent attended the funeral of John Allen Dillinger of Carbondale. Mar 30, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paul and son, Hugh, of Carlinville were called to Marion on account of the death of Mrs. Paul’s sister Mrs. Minnie Brothers who died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Copher of Route 6 Monday morning. Mar 30, 1926

Oak Grove   Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Motsinger who have been living in Earl Edmondsons house this winter moved home near Arnold. Mar 30, 1926

Mrs. Nora Russell received a telegram that her sister-in-law was dead. Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Edmondson will start for Missouri Sunday to attend the funeral. Mar 30, 1926

Circuit Clerk Leonard T. Stearns is at his home suffering with a bad case of the measles. Mar 30, 1926

August Romer of Chicago who died at the Mosely Poultry House on West Main Street Sunday morning, March 21, 1926 as a result of alcoholic poison obtained from liquor, was removed to Chicago Sunday where he will be buried Monday, March 29th at a Chicago Cemetery. Mr. Romer was born October 1869 and was 57 years of age. He was a salesman by occupation and was the son of Max and Anna (Lutz) Fomer. His niece, Lucille McGowan of Chicago claimed his body. Mar 31, 1926

Marriage License

/L.R. Jones, Anna                      41
\Minnie I. Ensminger, Marion      40   Mar 31, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Odum of 305 North Garfield Street are announcing the arrival of a baby girl at their home on March 26, 1926. Mar 31, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Witherspoon are announcing the arrival of a baby girl at their home on West Copeland Street. She has been named Dorothy Jean. Mar 31, 1926

Orville Peeler of Chicago is expected to arrive Tuesday being called here by the death of his brother, Arthur. Mar 31, 1926

Allen Bainbridge Scurlock, veteran citizen of Williamson County, quietly passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T.E. Myers at 108 East Boulevard Tuesday, March 30, 1926, at 10:00 p.m. The deceased was born three and a half miles northwest of Marion at Bainbridge on February 17, 1832, and at the time of his death was 94 years, 1 month and 12 days of age. He was the son of Thomas and Cheny Compton Scurlock and was educated in the county schools. In 1860 he was united in marriage to Miss Jane Carlin, and they were parents of nine children, three now living, Mrs. J.A. Campbell, Mrs. A.J. Binkley and Mrs. T.E. Myers, all of Marion. Five sons are dead, George Scurlock died 14 years ago, Frank M. Scurlock died 13 years ago and Henry T. Scurlock died 11 years ago. Two sons and a daughter died in infancy. He is survived by one brother, Virgil Scurlock of Carterville. One brother, J.M. Scurlock died on Friday of last week in Carbondale and I.M. Scurlock’s wife died four days later. His brother was the oldest citizen of Carbondale at the time of his death, having resided in that city for 60 years. A sister, Mrs. Sarah Smitgall of Peoria also survives. Early in life Mr. Scurlock was a cabinetmaker by profession but later opened a large implement store on North Market Street. While the deceased never united with any religious denomination in Marion, he was partial to the Christian Church. He was the oldest living Mason member of the Marion Lodge No. 86 and held many offices in the lodge. Funeral services will be held from the First Christian Church with interment at the Rose Hill Cemetery. His death was caused by pneumonia. Mar 31, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Winn of 312 South Bentley Street are the proud parents of a baby girl born at their home Tuesday morning March 30, 1926 at 12:15 a.m. The little Miss tipped the scales at 8 1/2 pounds and has been named Carmen Juanita. She is the second child and the first girl. Mar 31, 1926

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 (Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 7)