All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican

October

The funeral for Mrs. Eleanor Roberts will be held Sunday (October 2, 1927) at the Northern Baptist Church at Scotsboro. Relatives from out of town that are here for the funeral are, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morgan of Chicago, Orea Roberts of Lincoln, Nebraska, Mrs. Albert Deering of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Blevins and daughter, Violet Mae and son Henry of West Frankfort and Mrs. Emma Johnson of Lincoln, Neb. Oct 1, 1927

John Pierce Lewis, lifelong resident of the county, passed away in the Holden Hospital at Carbondale at 2:30 a.m. Monday after a long illness. Mr. Lewis was born near Union Grove in Williamson County March 8, 1853 and was 74 years, 6 months and 24 days of age. He was the son of James and Catherine Ice Lewis. At one time Mr. Lewis was a justice of the peace at Creal Springs and since coming to Marion 35 years ago he engaged in the insurance business and served several terms as justice of the peace. One son, E. Lewis, automobile dealer and former mayor, survives him. Funeral services to be held Tuesday at the Cash Funeral Home followed by interment in New Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lewis married in 1876 to Adeline Kennedy who died in 1916. A son, Spiller D.Lewis, attorney, died in 1924. Mr. Lewis became a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in 1878. Oct 3, 1927

Mrs. Laura Jane Bradley, wife of Jack Bradley, died at 7:30 Saturday night. Deceased was born in Marion on October 15, 1867 and was 59 years old. She was the daughter of Berry and Lucinda Shaw Davis. She was reared in this community and in 1900 was married to Jack Bradley, former Marion chief of police. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley didn’t have children but raised their own child, Leo Pulley, whom they took into their home at the age of two years. Two half-sisters, Mrs. Bessie L. Shaw of Marion and Mrs. Lillie Atchlye of Melford, Oregon and one half-brother, George Stevens of Marion, also survives. Oct 3, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Avery received announcement of the marriage of their granddaughter, Miss Pearl Hendrickson of East St. Louis but formerly of Marion, to Mr. Arthur Forcum of East St. Louis. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Martin of East St. Louis. The groom is the son of Mrs. Forcum of also of East St. Louis and is employed as a railroad clerk. They were married at Nashville, Illinois on September 28, 1927. Oct 3, 1927

John Bradley of Marion died at the home of his son, Roy Bradley at 1:15 Monday at the age of 73 years. The deceased was born 5 miles east of Marion August 30, 1853 and was the son of James Bradley. Four children, Lloyd Bradley of West Frankfort, Floyd Bradley of Marion and Rita Krantz of Johnston City, survive him. A sister, Mrs. Mary Sanders of Marion also survives. Mr. Bradley was a member of the Shiloh Church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Oct 3, 1927

Congressman Everett E. Denison was in St. Louis taking treatments at a hospital there and staying at his brother, Leon Denison’s home at 4202 West Pine Boulevard when the tornado struck Thursday. The roof was torn off Denison’s house and one side demolished. The family was away from home at the time and all escaped injury. Oct 3, 1927

Prince Parks has opened his shining parlor in the lobby of the Marion State and Savings Bank. Besides shining he expects to handle newspapers, magazines, cigars and tobacco.  Oct 4, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/Melvin Hodson, Herrin      19

\Juanita Murphy, Herrin     18

/Jay Ballisini, Herrin           29

\Mary Vegessi, Herrin        18

/Harry Jeter, Herrin           23

\Maggie Bagdonas, Herrin  19

/Arthur R. Wright, Herrin   26

\Adell Lynn, Herrin            17

/Roy Robertson, Herrin      45

\Ethel Sizemore, Herrin     40

/Harrison Hodge, Marion    37

\Della Robinson, Marion     34       Oct 4, 1927 

Carterville  The death angel has visited our town four times recently, carrying away four well respected citizens, namely Carter Sizemore who had just blossomed into young manhood and taught one year of school and had been married only four months. Oct 5, 1927

Watt Stocks answered the call at the age of 72. He had been in ill health all summer, but his friends didn’t expect his death so suddenly. Oct 5, 1927

Mrs. Nell Adams, wife of Joe Adams, passed away on Monday, September 26. She had been in ill health for several months. She left four small children. Oct 5, 1927

Mr. Nelson Ruffian passed away at his home on Saturday, October 1st. He had been unable to fill his position as night policeman for the past two or three months. He was 62 years of age. Oct 5, 1927

Ed Alexander returned home from Flint, Michigan where he had been employed for four months. He was glad to hear the mine whistle blow again. Oct 5, 1927

Creal Springs   Miss Jenieveve Gordon left last week for Winter Haven, Florida where she is employed as teacher. This makes her third successive year in the southern city school. She got her degree in the Carbondale Normal at the close of the recent term.  Oct 5, 1927

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Samuel Morse of San Francisco came to visit his sister, Mrs. W.H. Leonard who has been in poor health for some time. She is much improved at this writing. Oct 5, 1927

Miss Ruth Chamness spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Raymond North in Carterville. Miss Chamness is a teacher in the local school. Oct 5, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eubanks of Marion are the parents of a fine baby girl born September 25th. This is the first child and has been named Marilyn. The mother was formerly Miss Laura Bell Douglas. Oct 5, 1927

Grassy Precinct  Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Deaton are the proud parents of a 9¹/2 pound baby girl. This is the 6^th child in the family and the second girl and has been named Mary Ella. Oct 5, 1927

Eddie Bozarth purchased a nice cow from Curt Tanner Thursday. Oct 5, 1927

Glenn Gurley of Stonefort called on his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Gurley Saturday afternoon. Oct 5, 1927

Mouser  Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McAnelly are rejoicing over the birth of an 8 pound baby girl born last week. This is the second child and the first girl of the family. Oct 6, 1927

Arnold View  Noah Killman has purchased 20 acres of land near Dykersburg. The tract of land has a good residence on it and Mr. Killman is preparing to move in it soon. Oct 6, 1927

Johnnie Curtner is making good headway constructing his residence. The building is now ready for placing the roof on. Oct 6, 1927

Harry and Tennyson Tanner, brothers and carpenters, are putting a new shingle roof on their residence. Oct 6, 1927

The Prudential Insurance Company paid the insurance policy, which they carried on Mrs. Lory Price’s life to the estate of Lory L. Price of which Wallace A. Bandy is the administrator. The policy was for $1,000 with a provision that the face of the policy should be doubled in case of accidental death. The payment was for $2,000 with interest added and also refund. The payment concedes that Mrs. Price died first, a fact, which it would have been difficult to prove in advance of the murder trials, as the only witnesses were those who were connected with the murders. Oct 7, 1927

Harvey Dungy will be returned to Marion from the Menard Prison to stand trial for the murder of Lyle Worsham. Dungy is charged with Charlie Birger, Joe Booher, Fred Thomason, Clarence Rone and Armel Watson. Charlie Birger will not be tried with the other defendants nor will Clarence Rone. The indications are from information which the officers have is that Birger was not one of the perpetrators of the crime. Oct 7, 1927

A surprise birthday party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Proctor Wednesday in honor of Mr. Proctor’s 50th birthday. Oct 7, 1927

Stonefort  Henry Lind and Grace Walls, daughter of Sam Walls, were married Saturday night. Oct 7, 1927

Mrs. Eva Nunn has been in the Lightner Hospital but is now at home in Stonefort. Oct 7, 1927

Everett Sherertz, formerly of Marion, and Miss Helen Muegge were married Thursday at the Presbyterian Church at Marion. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.G. Muegge and is teaching in the public schools of Harrisburg. Mr. Sherertz is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sherertz and is a brother of Mrs. R.B. Nyberg of Harrisburg. Oct 7, 1927

Wright  Roscoe Boyd is picking apples for Uncle Marion Wright this week. Oct 7, 1927

John Arnold is building a barn and is hauling gravel for the foundation. Oct 7, 1927

Frank Wise is working for W.C. Tanner in the hay this week. Oct 7, 1927

Barry Deaton is helping Jack Reynolds of Jennie Ridge build a house. Oct 7, 1927

Fred R. Crenshaw, aged resident of Williamson County died at the State Hospital at Anna Thursday night after a long period of ill health, aged 85 years, 9 months and 16 days. Most of his life was spent on a farm north west of Marion and more recent years he has lived in Marion. Mr. Crenshaw was twice married. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth Stroud. The second wife was Mrs. Rachel Wyatt Baker of Tennessee who passed away in January. Decedent is survived by the following children, a son, Edward Crenshaw by his first marriage and the following children from his second marriage, Bryan, John, and George Crenshaw, Mrs. Lee Wyatt, Mrs. Dare Alexander and Mrs. W.F. Trout and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Minnie Pike and a stepson, D.N. Baker. A daughter, Mrs. Lennie Gresham and a stepson, Vietilus Baker preceded him in death. He also leaves a brother, William M. Crenshaw of Carterville and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah McNeill and Mrs. Maria Davis of Herrin. The funeral was at the Third Baptist Church in Marion conducted by Rev. Mcneill of Carterville with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 7, 1927

Divorces Granted

Belle O’Neal Vs. Frank O’Neal

Delphia R. Heasley Vs. Clyde Heasley

Clara Wroton Vs. Ralph Wroton Oct 8, 1927

A ten and one half pound baby girl born to Mrs. Aaron McNeely of West Marion Township on October 7th. Mr. McNeely died recently. Oct 8, 1927

Mrs. Jennie Martha Stone of Crab Orchard died Sunday at 4:30 p.m. of leakage of the heart. The deceased was born December 25, 1887 and at the time of death was 69 years of age. She was born in Indiana and her father was killed in the Civil War. On February 17, 1878 she was married to T.S. Stone who preceded her in death. One daughter, Mrs. John Lewis of Crab Orchard with whom she made her home, survives her. Mrs. Stone came to this county from Metropolis and was a member of the Christian Church of Metropolis. The body was shipped to Metropolis and accompanied by her daughter. Oct 10, 1927

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Funeral services for Fred Crenshaw who died at the Anna Hospital Thursday, October 6th were held at the Third Baptist Church Saturday, October 8th and were conducted by Rev. McNeill. The minister and Mr. Crenshaw were lifelong friends and worked as laborers together on a farm sixty years ago. The pallbearers were John Crenshaw, Ernie Crenshaw, Andrew Gladden, Carl Wyatt, Walter Wyatt and Dr. Hampton and the flower bearers were Mary Crenshaw, Bessie Alexander, Lena Mae Alexander and Jewel McNanel. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 10, 1927

Mrs. Nancy B. Chitwood, grandmother of Miss Maurine Martin of Marion passed away October 7th at 1:12 a.m. at the Herrin Hospital. She was 73 years, 2 months and 19 days old. Her funeral was held at the Baptist Church in Stonefort Sunday with interment in the Stonefort Cemetery. Nancy B. Chitwood, oldest daughter of James M. and Ollie Reid, was born July 19, 1854 in New Burnside, Johnson County. She was married at an early age to W.E. Chitwood and 9 children were born to this union, 3 survive her, Mrs. Julia Gram, Stonefort; Mrs. Nellie Powell, Mt. Vernon and Dr. W.D. Chitwood of Chicago. Mrs. Chitwood joined the Presbyterian Church at Stonefort many years ago. This church finally discontinued and she became a member of the Zion Church at Ozark. She leaves her two daughters, one son and 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister, J.T. Reid and R.W. Reid of New Burnside and W.Y. Reid of St. Louis and also Mrs. J.W. Rushing of Ozark     Oct 10, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/Dolph McGill, Herrin                  21

\Busbie Prather, Energy              20

/Jesse Bailey, Herrin                  25

\Lelah Long, Herrin                    19

/Oras Fann, Bush                      22

\Venice Downen, Bush                16

/Henry Childers, Herrin               23

\Elmo Craig, Dekoln, Ky.             19

/Hughy Russell, Hurst                 24

\Lela Robinson, Hurst                 20

/Loyd Belt, Herrin                      22

\Golda Cunningham, Herrin        18

/Ray Nolen, Marion                    21

\Janice L. Sanders, Marion         16

/George Satir, Benton                40

\Edna Munday, Benton               35        Oct 10, 1927       

Prohibition officers and Sheriff Oren Coleman made eighteen arrests in Williamson County last weekend on federal warrants charging violation of the federal prohibition act. Those arrested in Colp were Paul and Rosa Nava and Louis Calcaterra. In Herrin those arrested were Frank Purcell, Thurman Phemister, Frank Woolsey, Tony Maltagliati, Angelo Bioti, Pete Oldani, C.M. Bridis, John Garavaglia, Angelo Rancillio and John Rolando. Oct 10, 1927

Poordo  Mr. and Mrs. Troy Murphy are the proud parents of a baby boy. This is the fifth child and the fourth boy. The mother was formerly Miss Gazella Parks. Oct 10, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunaway visited their daughter, Mrs. Sam Thompson Friday.  Oct 10, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Boatright and children, Leamon, Jewel, Wilson, Bessie and Jannie spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Jones.  Oct 10, 1927

Mrs. Sula Alexander, wife of W.M. Alexander of Herrin, passed away at her home in that city Monday afternoon October 10 at 4:00 o’clock. Mrs. Alexander was born in Massac County and was the daughter of Charles Green Thomasson. At the time of her death she was 57 years old. In 1890 she was united in marriage with W.M. Alexander at Creal Springs and he survives. They lived in and near Marion until about eight years ago when they moved to Herrin. Early in life Mrs. Alexander became a member of the Baptist church at Fairview. Her husband, mother and one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Trutman (Troutman?), survive her. Two other children preceded her in death. Two brothers, William and Richard Thomasson and one sister, Maud Thomasson, all of Reevesville also survive. Funeral services to be held Wednesday at the Goddard Memorial Chapel. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Oct 11, 1927

Divorces Granted

Catherine Sherrard Vs. Charles Sherrard Oct 11, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Woodley received word from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Woodley of Louisville, Ky. of the arrival of a baby boy at their home. He has been named Ralph Mark. This is the first Woodley grandson. Oct 11, 1927

Mrs. David Chaney, 81, was run down and fatally injured about 5:00 o’clock Monday afternoon by an automobile driven by John B. Leach who was driving past the Chaney home as the elderly woman started to cross the road. Mrs. Chaney had started across the road to a barn where her husband was milking when she was struck by the car. The injured woman was picked up and taken to her home and a physician called. Although only injured about the shoulders, Mrs. Chaney did not rally because of her age. Oct 11, 1927

U.M.W.A. Death Claims Paid

Thomas F. Crowell, age 60, died of tuberculosis August 26; member Local Union 1776, Freeman Spur Oct 11, 1927

S.J. Nausley, age 71, carcinoma was cause of death September 19, member Local Union 986, Herrin Oct 11, 1927

John W. Krants, age 79, cause of death September 22 was paralysis; member Local Union 1239, Johnston City Oct 11, 1927

A.A. Ross, age 53, death September 15 caused by tuberculosis, member Local Union 1248, Herrin Oct 11, 1927

The case of Harvey Dungy, Fred Thomasson, Joe Booher and Arvel Watson who were slated to go on trial in circuit court here Tuesday morning for the murder of Lyle Worsham, were stricken from the setting for this term of court and continued until the February court. Oct 11, 1927

Mrs. Mary Gray, neighbor of Miss Sadie Baker, 204 East College Street who went to call on her Tuesday morning, and found her dead in bed. Miss Baker evidently had not risen since the night before and had been dead a few hours. She Baker lived alone in the house where she formerly kept roomers since discontinuance of the operation of a hotel on North Market Street a few years ago. The deceased had no relatives other than four cousins, R.S. Fuller, Mrs. Flora Pierson and Dr. R.C. Fuller, all of Pittsburg. She was born about 60 years ago near Pittsburg on the home place homesteaded by her grandfather. She was the daughter of David and Jane Baker. Her early life was spent in Creal Springs. Miss Baker came to Marion nearly 25 years ago and engaged the operation of a hotel on North Market Street and retired a few years ago. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery. Oct 12, 1927

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A marriage license has been issued in East St. Louis to Allen Lawson of Twin Falls, Idaho and Mae Smith of Marion. Oct 12, 1927

Mrs. Dave Chaney was killed by an automobile Monday afternoon. The coroner’s jury found that Arabelle Chaney’s death was due to shock and concussion of the brain caused by being struck by an automobile driven by John B. Leach. The jury found that the accident was due to careless driving on the part of the driver, John B. Leach. Mrs. Chaney was born in Kentucky and was 81 years of age. She was the daughter of Jefferson and Sarilda Absher Cline. Besides her husband, Dave Chaney, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Alice Hartwell of Marion; Mrs. Vick Atwood of Marion and May Price of Detroit and by two sons, Arthur Mayhew of Crab Orchard and Byrd Chaney of Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Chaney was married twice, the first to Asbury Mayhew. One sister, Mrs. B.I.D. Bracy and one half brother, Curren Cline of Carrier Mills also survive. She was a member of the Spring Grove Methodist Episcopal Church. Oct 12, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/Audie Smith, Marion                            38

\ Effie Appa, Energy                             30

/Joesph Hadfield, Carterville                  37

\Anna Collier, Herrin                             25   Oct 12, 1927

Little Bobby Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wright of Marion, fell and broke one of the bones in his right arm and twisted the other out of place.  Oct 12, 1927

Creal Springs  A celebration of the 83^rd birthday anniversary of R.H. Chrisman, Civil War soldier, was held at his home Sunday, October 9, his birthday being on the 8^th. Oct 12, 1927

Dolores, daughter of Roe and Grace Broadway, was born at Simpson, October 1, 1913 and died at the parents’ home in Bush October 1, 1927 at the age of 14 years. Those left to mourn her death are her parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Broadway, four brothers, Wayne, Paul, Robert and Gene, two sisters, Helen and Ruth. The funeral and burial was at Carterville on Monday October 3^rd.  Oct 12, 1927

Herrin  Hugh Everly, 34, engineer on the I.C. Railroad, lost his life in a wreck Monday morning. It was a foggy morning, making it difficult to see when he was riding to a new job on a work train. A man riding a motor car did not see the engine until it was almost too late and he left the car on the track. The engine Mr. Everly was riding struck the motor car and left the track. In an attempt to save his life, Mr. Everly jumped from the engine but was struck by the coal fender as he was falling. He served in France during the World War. He leaves his wife and two children. Oct 13, 1927

Marriage License

/Walter 0. Frame, Burlington, Iowa        36

\Helen Hartwell, Marion                        33      Oct 14, 1927

John Groves died suddenly Saturday morning from heart trouble. Although born in Williamson County at the farm where he died, Mr. Groves spent a great many years in Tennessee and with the exception of one son, John Groves of Buncombe, all of his twelve children were born in Tennessee. Mr. Groves was born October 7, 1847, east of Marion, the son of William and Nancy Rich Groves. While a young man he united in marriage with Miss Eliza Rogers and four children were born to that union. After the death of his first wife he married her sister, Miss Frances Rogers. The children who survive are, John Groves of Buncombe, Francis, Willie, Jeffie, Lynn, Stella, Gertrude, Naomi, Jessie and Flossie, all of Tennessee. One sister, Mrs. Henry Norman of Marion also survives. Mr. Grove moved to Tennessee in 1875 and returned the first time in 1918 and the second time about four years ago. At the time of death he was living with his nephew, J.W. Cutrell and just a week ago celebrated his 80th birthday. Funeral services Sunday will be Sunday afternoon at the Worley Cemetery. Oct 15,1927

Miss Helen Hartwell of Marion and Walter 0. Frame of Burlington, Iowa were married at 5 o’clock Friday evening, October 14th at the Presbyterian Manse at Herrin. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mrs. Louise Hartwell. She graduated M.T.H.S. in the class of 1912 and in 1917 from the Illinois Training School for Nurses. She has been employed by Drs. Brown and Murrah of Herrin for the past six years. The groom is the son of Mrs. J.B. Frame of Osceola, Iowa and is maintenance of way engineer for the Iowa District of the C.B. Q. Railroad. Prior to this he was also trainmaster and road master for five years. The couple will reside in Burlington, Iowa. Oct 15, 1927

Miss Marie Sanson of Scotsboro and Saulie Webb of Marion were secretly married September 16th at Murphysboro. The bride is the daughter of Ed Sanson of Scotsboro and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Webb of Marion. They plan to make their home at Reesville where Mr. Webb Is employed. Oct 15, 1927

Herman Cox, known as Red Cox, a well-known mine foreman entered a plea of guilty to slaying his sweetheart, Mrs. Selma Robbins of Herrin on June 27th and was sentenced to 30 years in the Southern Illinois Penitentiary at Chester. Evidence showed COX was intoxicated at the time he shot Mrs. Robbins with a revolver. Oct 17, 1927

The official death warrant for the execution of Rado Millich for the murder of Ward Jones was delivered to Sheriff Oren Coleman Monday. The execution is be October 21st. Oct 17, 1927

George W. Stephens died at his home Sunday evening at 9:30. The deceased was born in Marion September 10, 1873 and was 54 years, 1 month and 6 days of age. He was the son of Ike and Lucinda Stephens. In 1898 at Marion he was married to Effie Carter who survives along with three sons, Lloyd and Ross of Marion and Harry C. of Herrin, two sisters, Bessie Shaw of St. Louis, Mo. and Mrs. Lell Ashley of Medford, Oregon. Death was due to stomach trouble. Oct 17, 1927

Funeral services for J.H. Groves were held Sunday at the Worley Cemetery three and one half miles east of Marion. Oct 17, 1927

Death Claims Allowed

William C. Tilson, age 55, died of heart failure September 11, member Local Union 1239, Johnston City. Oct 17, 1927

Clifton D. McAlpin was born in Williamson County October 8, 1924, and died in Johnston City on October 14, 1927. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard McAlpin of Johnston City. He leaves his parents, four brothers and four sisters, Nahmon, James and Lawrence McAlpin of Carpentersville, Illinois, Mrs. J. Anderson of Elgin, Miss Vinna McAlpin of Chicago, Miss Verna McAlpin of Chicago, Miss Verna McAlpin and Roman and Cline McAlpin of Johnston City. Oct 17, 1927

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Mrs. John Hiller of Crenshaw Crossing has been removed from her home to the home of her daughter in Carterville where she was taken following an attack upon her by her husband who was committed to Anna hospital last week. She was alone in the kitchen of her home when her elderly, crazed husband slipped into the room and struck her several times from behind with a spoke from a wagon wheel. After scuffling with him and wrestling the wagon spoke from his hands, she ran out of the house and across the road to fall in a neighbor’s yard where she attracted the aid of persons living nearby. She suffered three bad cuts on the top of her head and was taken to a Marion surgeon’s office for treatment. Oct 17, 1927

On Saturday evening friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nicholson, who were recently married, gathered at their home on North Granite Street and gave them a charivari. Mr. Nicholson responded with five gallons of ice cream. Oct 17, 1927

Herrin  Pete Rasco, miner and Civil War veteran, passed away at his home at 401 South Park Avenue, Friday evening about 9 o’clock. Mr. Rasco was born in Hickman, Ky. He has been a Herrin resident since 1909. He leaves his wife and one uncle who lives in Kentucky. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church Saturday. Interment was at the Herrin Cemetery. Oct 17, 1927

Carterville  The home of Hubert Chamness, young farmer living east of Hampton Cross Roads and four miles south of town, burned Saturday night. All of the contents also burned. Oct 18, 1927

Dr. C.A. White, local dentist, has moved to Alton. This makes two doctors and two dentists who have recently left. Oct 18, 1927

The home of Ralph Clark on the hard road south of town was on fire in two places when they returned home. The house was quickly saved by friends. Oct 18, 1927

Jim Beavers returned to work last week after an illness of six weeks. Oct 18, 1927

Following examination by doctors at the courthouse Monday, Ben Hall was sent to the state hospital at Anna for treatment and William J. Crain was sent to the hospital from here Saturday. Oct 18, 1927

On Tuesday afternoon, October 18 at 2 o’clock in the parsonage of the Evangelical Church in Marion, Miss Sophia Singler of Marion and Leo Becker of Johnston City were united in marriage. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Singler of Marion. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Becker of Johnston City. Miss Barbara Becker sister of the groom and Mr. Fred Odle witnessed the ceremony. The groom is assistant cashier at the Johnston City State Bank. Oct 18, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Otley A. Monroe of Marion are the parents of a 7%-pound boy born October 18th. This is the second child of the family and has been named Joe Hartwell. The mother was formerly Miss Dorothy Batson. Oct 18, 1927

Last rites for Raleigh Edwards were performed by his comrades in arms when taps were sounded over the grave in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Monday afternoon. He was born on the home farm on January 17, 1887, to Gano and Eliza Scobey Edwards of Crab Orchard. He died October 16, 1927, at the age of 40 years, 8 months and 29 days. His early life was “spent on the farm and he attended school at Crab Orchard. He then went west and for a number of years was engaged in hospital work at Pueblo, Colorado. When his country entered the World War he went into service at the training camp at Cody, New Mexico. About three years ago he contracted tuberculosis and since that time has made a hard fight to throw off the disease. Of late much of the time has been spent in the government hospital. Besides his parents he is survived by three- sisters, Mrs. Freeman Swan of Marion, Mrs. Lloyd Thompson of Melvin, Mrs. Griff Crain of Rt. 6, Marion and three brothers, Ray Edwards, Johnston City, James Edwards of Crab Orchard and Kenneth Edwards of Crab Orchard. He held membership in the Central Baptist Church. Death was due to tuberculosis. Oct 19, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Lloyd entertained at their home in Marion with a party Tuesday night in honor of the 14th birthday of their son William Lloyd. Oct 19, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Pearce entertained with dinner Tuesday evening at their home in Marion in honor of the 13th birthday of their daughter Delane Pearce. Oct 19, 1927

James Young, colored, was found guilty of a charge of rape Monday afternoon in circuit court and was sentenced to an indefinite term in the penitentiary. Oct 19, 1927

Clatterville  Carl Byrn and Miss Hallie McDonald were married Saturday. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. McDonald of Gabrielville and the groom is the second son of Mrs. Harry Bryn of Clatterville. They will make their home in Marion. Oct 19, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bryn moved to Marion Saturday. Oct 19, 1927

Herrin  Albert Matthew Walker died Monday night. He had suffered from hardening of the arteries and a recent fall that broke his hip. Mr. Walker was one of the pioneer citizens of Herrin, having lived there since the incorporation of the city. He was a coal miner and helped sink the old Nubbin Ridge Mine. He was one of the first policemen Herrin had and served several terms as chief of police. His most recent appointment was in May 1924 and her served until 1925. Mr. Walker was born in Carterville December 17, 1861 and was 65 years and 10 months of age. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He leaves his wife, Frances, one son, Ray and one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Haughee of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret McMurray of Hammond, Indiana, Mrs. Welty Rodden of Crenshaw and Mrs. Many Royatt of Carterville and one brother, George of Carterville. Oct 19, 1927

A birthday party was given on October 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Turner I honor of Mrs. Turner’s sister, Mrs. Georgia Wronton Conant from Winfield, Kansas and her niece Victorine Turner. Oct 19, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Boles of Marion are the parents of a baby boy born October16th. This is the third child and has been named Charles Monroe.. Oct 19, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pritchett of Marion are the parents of a baby boy born October 17th and has been named William. Oct 19, 1927

Creal Springs   Lester Rainbolt left Sunday for his employment in St. Louis. Mrs. Ra1nbolt returned to he father’s home in Grantsburg in his absence. Oct 19, 1927

Uncle Sam Oliver reached his 80th birthday on Saturday, October 15th. Oct 19, 1927

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Word was received in Marion of the death of A.J. Rogers at Belleville, half brother of Mrs. Andy Summers of East Main Street. Oct 20, 1927

Johnston City  Marshall Ozment, pioneer banker of Johnston City, died in the ambulance on the way to the Herrin Hospital Thursday morning. The deceased observed his 59th birthday three weeks ago. He was stricken seven years ago with a brain tumor, which was removed through a very successful operation. Mr. Ozment was born in Carriers Mills in 1868, the son of Richard D. and Sarah Miller Ozment. He lived there 28 years. He attended Crab Orchard Academy and Gem City Business College, after which he taught school several years. He moved to this city in 1901 and established the Bank of Johnston City, the first to be organized in this city. He was one of the first 32^nd degree Masons in Williamson County belonging to the Chicago lodge long before the East St. Louis Consistory was organized. Mr. Ozment leaves his wife, a son George, two daughters, Mrs. Arel Turner and Miss Jeanette and one granddaughter. He also leaves five brothers and sisters, C.O. Ozment of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, R.D. Ozment, Chicago, C.B. Ozment, Stonefort, Mrs. Ella Phillips, Las Cruses, New Mexico and Mrs. Susa Clarida, Rector, Arkansas. Oct 20, 1927

Miss Elizabeth Chamness of near Marion and Guy Tanner were married October 19 in Marion. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Chamness and the groom is the son of Jasper Turner. They will reside at the farm home near Mouser. Oct 20, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. S.G. Alexander of Marion are the parents of a 9 1/2 pound baby boy born October 19th. This is the first child of the couple. The mother was formerly Miss Maude Boyer. Oct 20, 1927

“Thank you very much. Go ahead.” Those were the last words of Rado Millich as the executioner kicked the trap door, which dropped his body into a pit in the jail yard at 10:05 Friday morning, taking his life in payment for the murder of Ward Jones, his fellow gangster. Oct 21, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Violett of Marion are the proud parents of a baby girl born October 20th and has been named Ilene. The mother was formerly Miss Hattie Perry. Oct 21, 1927

Labon R. Phillips, elderly retired farmer, died at the county hospital at 10:30 Friday night at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 21 days. The deceased was born in Alabama but had lived in Williamson County, Illinois since his early manhood. He lived near Bethlehem Church near the Williamson-Johnson County line until about a year ago when he became an inmate of the county hospital. He was married twice, but was a widower at the time of his death. A daughter, Mrs. Roy Dunn of Marion and a son, George, who lives in Colorado, survives him. Interment in Bethlehem Cemetery. Oct 22, 1927

Mrs. Margaret Caroline Clark passed at her home south of the Fairground Saturday, October 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Mrs. Clark was born March 16, 1899 and was 28 years, 7 months and 6 days of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Greeny. Eight years ago she was married to Hersley Clark. One child, James H. Clark, age 7 years, was born to this union and survives. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Corinth. A brother, Charles Greeny of Pittsburg and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Edwards of Marion, also survive her. Oct 22, 1927

Wright  Mrs. Anna Davis and children of Creal Springs visited her parents, Uncle Martin and Aunt Mary Odum of this place. Oct 22, 1927

Mrs. Blanche Boyd and little daughter, Spoody, visited Mrs. Geneva Boyd. Oct 22, 1927

Uncle James Rogers was in these parts Tuesday enroute to Uncle Martin Odum’s place to have legal papers written out. I guess Uncle James thought that Uncle Martin was qualified to do the writing as he has been Justice of the Peace for 50 years. Oct 22, 1927

John Odum and John Deaton fixed a bad mud hole on West Street out of Palzo and they did a good job. Oct 22, 1927

Crenshaw  Mrs. Catherine L. Deaton is employed as night Hydro^–therapist at the Kankakee Hospital. Oct 22, 1927

Jacky Ferrell and his two sons are employed on the new railroad at present. Oct 22, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Grace Harris of Marion visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacky Ferrell. Oct 22, 1927

Mrs. Mary Ivy has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Winnie Rogers of Ozark. Oct 22, 1927

Plumville   Mrs. Sis Thompson visited relatives in Chicago. Oct 22, 1927

Mrs. Addie Buckley Burr of Washington D.C. visited relatives and old friends the past month.

Mon Stilley bought a fine jersey cow from Taylor Midget of Pittsburg last week. Oct 22, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/John Halmar, Johnston City      47

\Julia Muscovitch, Johnston City 45

/John McGee, Herrin                  68

\Martha Brashear, Herrin            56

/Virgil Parks, Carrier Mills            21

\Bessie Odum, Carrier Mills        20

/Carl Byrn, Marion                     22

\Hallie McDonald, Marion            18

/Willie Smith, Johnston City        21

\Pauline Bozne, Johnston City     23

/ Pete Serati, Herrin                   28

\Mary Butterlo, Herrin                17

/Leo P. Becker, Johnston City     31

\Sophia B. Singler, Marion           25

/Guy Turner, Marion                  18

\Elizabeth Chamness                  17

/George W. Scarlett, White Ash  71

\Nattie Robinson, White Ash       63

/Fred Milligan, Johnston City      25

\Lillian Hunter, Johnston City      18

/Willis Ghent, Marion                  47

\Della Reed, St. Louis, Mo.         47

/Russell Beasley, Marion             27

\Elma Bachman, Marion              18

/Grant Elliott, Blairsville              23

\Irene Smith, Blairsville              18

/Maurice Leigh Jones, Johnston City     28

\Blanche V. Rosegnal, Johnston City    24

/Ray Almaroad, Creal Springs                29

\Bessie Kelley, Hudgens                        16    Oct 24, 1927

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William R. Jack died in the hospital at Carbondale Saturday at 9:50 p.m. at the age of 51 years, 5 months and 28 days. The deceased was born at Wolf Creek April 24, 1876, and was the son of Monroe and Elizabeth Craig Jack. He was married on September 29, 1901, to Flora Childers who with one daughter, Fern at home survives. One brother, James Jack of Goreville and one sister, Mrs. Ella Kelley of Goreville also survives. Mr. Jack was a constable for 14 years in Southern Township, a farmer and had served as deputy sheriff. Oct 24, 1927

The body of Rado Millich, hanged at Marion Friday, was claimed immediately afterward by Tom Tadorivich, a close friend, and removed to the undertaking parlors of H.J. Thompson at Zeigler, Ill. It is estimated that 1000 persons viewed the remains. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church at Buckner, Ill. Sunday afternoon. Several hundred attended the services. Oct 24, 1927

Creal Springs Mr. and Mrs. Odell Rainbolt are happy over the arrival of a new tiny baby girl and is reported a “rollicking whopper.” She was born Sunday morning,  October 23, 1927.   Oct 25, 1927

L.G. Simmons, prominent merchant of Metropolis, was here to see his brother, Elias Simmons who is reported in very poor health. Oct 25, 1927

Benton   Billy Sunday, evangelist, visited Charlie Birger Sunday in his Franklin County Jail cell. Birger is under sentence of death for the murder of Joe Adams.  Oct 25, 1927

Mrs. Walter Dodd entertained at her home with a miscellaneous slower Tuesday evening for Mrs. Ray Nolen of Sparta who was formerly Miss Janice Sanders of Marion. Oct 26, 1927 

Aud Felts secured warrants for the arrest of Herman Burnett and Millard Edmonds of Pittsburg whom he alleges invaded his hen house Tuesday night with intent to carry away some of his valuable fowls. Oct 26, 1927

A son was born Wednesday, October 19 to Mr. and Mrs. T.O. McMinn, Jr. at the home of Mrs. McMinn’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Stroud in Herrin. He has been named Robert Lee. The mother was formerly Miss Katheryn Stroud. Oct 26, 1927

Divorces Granted

Jessie Barnes Vs. Austin Barnes Ruby Minton Vs. James Ray Minton Eula Pritchett Vs. Jake Pritchett Nellie Leach Vs. Claud Leach  Oct 26, 1927

The wedding of Miss Violet Fairless to Harry Crisp of Marion occurred Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock at the Christian Church parsonage. The ring ceremony was used with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heller, Raymond Perry of Marion and Miss Louise Arnold of West Frankfort as witnesses. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mrs. Fairless of Marion and is a graduate of the M.T.H.S. She has been employed as stenographer for the Pyramid Coal Company. The groom is the son of Mm. And Mrs. C.L. Crisp of Aiken and has made many friends since coming to Marion. He has charge of the Marion Produce and Hatchery Company on South Court Street. Oct 27, 1927

Neighbors, friends and relatives and also his aged 85 year old grandmother, gathered at the home of Cale Motsinger last Sunday to help him celebrate his 58th birthday. Oct 27, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Coffee of Marion are the proud parents of a 7¹/2 pound baby boy born October 26th. This is the second child of the family and has been named Charles Thomas. Oct 27, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Martin of Marion are the proud parents of a 71/2 pound baby girl born October 26th. This is the first child of the family and the mother was formerly Miss Blanche Wheeler. Oct 27, 1927

Miss Lillian Little celebrated her 16th birthday with guests Thursday evening at her home in Marion. Oct 28, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones are the parents of a boy born September 25th. This is the second child of the family and has been named Leslie Guy. Oct 28, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bozarth are the proud parent of a baby boy born October 29th weighing eight pounds. This is the third child of the family and has been named Joseph Abney. Oct 29, 1927

John Samuel Pine, familiarly known as “Jack” was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery Sunday. The deceased was born in England in 1858 and was 71 years of age at the time of death. He had been in the United States for the past twenty years, having spent most of his life in England. He is survived by his widow formerly Mrs. Cora Calbreth Vaughn who he married at Murphysboro April 5, 1919. One son, James Pine of Marion, two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ross Dunston of Marion and Mrs. Gus Rush of Bush and one brother, James Pine of Marion. Mr. Pine was a miner. Death was due to pneumonia and occurred Friday at his home at 302 West Patrick Street. Oct 31, 1927

Mrs. Lucy Jane Baker, wife of George Baker of Marion, died Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Baker was born at Creal Springs January 18, 1885 and was the daughter of James and Helen Boyd Blades. At the time of her death she was 42 years, 9 months and 11 days of age. In her youth she attended the public schools and the Creal Springs Academy. She was married at Jonesboro, Ill. April 24, 1904 to George Baker who with nine children survives. The children are, Rachel 17, James 15, John 12, Charles 10, George 8, Hattie Lou 5, Bettie Jane 4, Dorthea Bell 3 and Billie Lee born last Tuesday, October 25th. One half-brother, Robert. Blades, also survives. Funeral services were held at the Block Chapel where Mrs. Baker was a member of the Church of God. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 31, 1927

Johnston City  Caesar Zanini’s body was found in a room where three shots had been placed but only two of which had been fired. Zanini was a shot firer at Franco Mine No. 2 at Stiritz. It was believed that he had fired two of the shots and had returned to the room to connect wires for firing the third one when he was caught under slate jarred loose from the roof by thefirst blasts. The slate that fell on his body weighed over two tons. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Catholic Church in Johnston City. Caesar Zanini was 44 years, 5 months and 20 days of age. He leaves a widow and three children. Oct 31, 1927

November

Little Betty Jean Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Turner, died Sunday, October 30, 1927, after an illness of three months. She was born November 22, 1924, and died at the age of 2 years, 11 months and 8 days. She leaves her parents, one grandfather, two grandmothers, one great grandfather, two great grandmothers and one cousin. Nov 1, 1927

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Funeral services for little Dorothy Carpenter, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Carpenter, were held Monday at the home at 402 South Future Street. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery. Nov 1, 1927

Cecil Stone, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Stone of Marion, ran into the street in front of his house Monday evening and was knocked down by a touring car. The lad was bruised but not otherwise injured. Nov 1, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/John Nigro, Johnston City                    19

\Ruth Marie Badgley, Johnston City       17

/Ralph Smith, West Frankfort                26

\Opal Aken, West Frankfort                  18

/Lee Policheni, Colp                              27

\Jennie Sallami, Freeman                     17        Nov 1, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Allen Chamness of Marion are the parents of a nine pound baby boy born November 1st. This is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Violet Ingram. Nov 2, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Starrick of Marion are the parents of a baby boy born October 3rd. He is the second child and has been named William Robert. The mother was formerly Miss Opal Murphy. Nov 2, 1927

Johnston City   Pete Sanbini, age 35, was killed by a Missouri Pacific train near the old Carterville district mine south of Johnston City early Tuesday evening. The train crew saw the man sitting on the track but was not able to stop in time to avoid running over him and his body was cut in two. Sanbini was a single man and kept “batch” at Johnston City. He has a brother living in Herrin. Nov 2, 1927

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Boyd, who died at her home at 1407 North Glendale Street on November 1, was held at Providence Church in Saline County near Carrier Mills on Thursday, November 3. Nov 4, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brush of East Beach Street are the parents of a fine eight and one half pound baby girl born November 3rd. This is the first child of the family and has been named Joy June. The mother was formerly Hazel Browning. Nov 4, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. William Dent of Marion Rt. 1 are the parents of a baby girl born November 1st. This is the first child and has been named Wanda Lee. The mother was formerly Miss Alice Gowres (Gowers?). Nov 4, 1927

Mrs. W.G. Spiller, aged mother of Judge A.L. Spiller, was slightly injured and suffered a nervous shock when she was knocked to the pavement by a horse pulling a wagon at Walnut and Illinois just before the parade last night. The horse, driven by a colored man, jumped lurching the wagon wheel against Mrs. Spiller causing her to fall upon the pavement. Carbondale Free Press Nov. 5, 1927

Mrs. Emma Mae Welborn, wife of J.R. Welborn of Pittsburg Rt. 1, passed away at her home at 9:15 p.m. Friday as the result of an attack of paralysis and apoplexy. The deceased was born in Williamson County august 15, 1879 and was the daughter of Millard and Jessie Jones Fuller. At the time of her death she was 48 years, 2 months and 11 days of age. She was married in March 1900 to^–J.R. Welborn who with three children survives. The children are, James Arvil Welborn, St. Louis, Miss Orpha Welborn, Paulton Rt. 1 and Virgil at home. Two sisters, Mrs. Laura Jones of Rockford and Mrs. F. Allen of Pittsburg and a brother, Charles Fuller of Marion also survives. Interment at Pleasant Grove Church yard. Nov 5, 1927

Jake Pfeffer returned home from Metropolis where he opened his branch store of the Marion “Hub” on Saturday. Nov 7, 1927

Mary Elizabeth Drury, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Drury of Marion Rt. 1 died Saturday afternoon of diphtheria. She would have been four years old on January 28th. She died at the home of her grandparents in Union County where she was visiting when she became ill last Wednesday. The body was taken to Uniontown, Ky. where funeral services were held Sunday. One brother, H.J. aged five years and one sister, KATHERINE age two survive with the parents. Nov 7, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/Jerry M. Campbell, Herrin                    41

\Gertrude Deaton, Herrin                      42    Nov 7, 1927

Herrin  Funeral services were held at Herrin Sunday for Lawrence E. Shoemaker of Herrin who dropped dead while at his work as a carpenter Saturday for the Taylor Coal Company at Royalton. The coroner’s jury found death was due to unknown causes. Mr. Shoemaker was born in Kentucky March 11, 1856, and was 71 years of age. He had been a Hen^–in resident since 1903. He was a charter member of the Carpenters Union of Central City and has worked at his trade since moving to Herrin. His widow and one son survive. Nov 8, 1927

Death Claims Allowed

A.M. Walker, age 65, death occurred October 17 was due to heart trouble, member Local Union 986, Herrin Nov 8, 1927

Richard Mcreynolds, age 54, death October 8 was due to heart trouble, member Local Union 5090, Blairsville Nov 8, 1927

Fred Snyder of North Johnston Street was called to Herrin Tuesday by the death of his brother who was killed in a mine accident there. Nov 8, 1927

Ambrose Bullard was arrested and taken into custody Sunday night and pled guilty to being drunk and resisting arrest. His fine and coasts amounted to $41.40. Officer Anderson is still nursing a bruised eye resulting from the encounter. Nov 8, 1927

Isom Arnold died in the hospital early Tuesday from injuries received Monday when he was caught under a fall of rock. His chest was crushed and right leg broken by the rock but he lived several hours before succumbing to his injuries. Nov 9, 1927

Lester Sayder of Energy was killed at Taylor Mine No. 5 Tuesday. He wasn’t working but had gone in to clean up when he was caught under a rock and crushed to death instantaneously. Nov 9, 1927

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Mrs. Sarah May Dunning, wife of Marion T. Dunning, died at home the day before her twentieth birthday. She was born November 9, 1907, in Hamilton County and was the daughter of David and Elizabeth Trout Fraizer. She was married in Marion December. 15, 1924 to Marion T. Dunning who survives with two children, David Leroy, 22 months and Vada Maurine, four months. Two brothers, William and Homer Framer of Johnston City and four sisters, Mrs. Ira Shark and Mrs. Charles Helm of White Ash, Opal Fraizier and Gladys Fraizer of Johnston city also survive. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Nov 9, 1927

Dog Walk  A baby girl for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dent born October 1st and her name is Wanda Lee. Nov 9, 1927

The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jack is very ill. Nov 9, 1927

Harvey Dungy, who was awaiting trial for the murder of Lyle Worsham and James Watson, a youth held on a robbery charge, sawed their way out of a steel cell cage and then picking a hole through the brick wall of the county jail, made a rope of the blankets from their cell bunks and climbed down the jail wall from a second story window to freedom early Wednesday night. Harvey Dungy is a former Birgerite and had and Chester Penitentiary convict. Nov 10, 1927

Harry T. Ferrell, Herrin tailor, and Miss Lura Wrazier of Herrin, were married Wednesday morning at the M.E. Church South in Marion. The witnesses were Mrs. C.F. McCoskey and Oral Hammonds of Herrin. Nov 9, 1927

Henry Jasper Hall of Scotsboro died at 7:15 Thursday morning at his home in Scotsboro. Death occurred just before Mr. Hall entered his 88th birthday anniversary as he was born on November 10, 1839. He was born in Saline County, Illinois and was the son of John and Cynthia Ramsey Hall. He was married in 1846 to Mary Thomas who survives his death. Four children survive, Mrs. James Bower, Mrs. Nancy Echols, Mrs. Mittus Mays and Mrs. Helen Moretto, all of Scotsboro. One sister, Mrs. Nancy Miller of Oklahoma also survives. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War and was associated with the Grand Army of the Republic following his period of service in the army. He professed religion several days before his death but had never affiliated with any religious denomination. Interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Nov 10, 1927

William Elmer Blackburn of Marion RFD 2 died in the Carbondale hospital at 3:30 a.m. Thursday of appendicitis. The deceased was born in Saline County March 10, 1881 and was 46 years of age. He was the son of Marshal and Elizabeth Blackburn. On December 21, 1903 he was married to Luthary Menese (Meneese?) who with four children survives. The children are Rolla, Harvey, Mildred and Lora Blackburn. One brother, Albert Blackburn of Marion and one sister, Mrs. Etta Hill of Marion RFD 4 also survive. Mr. Blackburn was a miner and had been a resident of Williamson County most of his life. He was a member of the Free Baptist Church. Services at the Warder Street Baptist Church Friday with interment in Fountain Church Cemetery. Nov 10, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hartwell of 510 East Main Street have a fine nine-pound baby girl born November 10th. This is the second child of the family, and the mother was formerly Miss Roma Boatright. Nov 10, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Jep Brown, living on the plant road, are parents of an eleven-and-a-half-pound boy born at their home on November 3^rd. This is the fourth boy and fifth child in the family. Nov 10, 1927

Mrs. Talitha Alexander of South Market Street died at 8:45 Friday morning after a lingering illness. Mrs. Alexander was a widow of the late William Alexander who died ten years ago. She was 82 years old and the mother of Ed and Chris Alexander of this city and of John and Charles Alexander of Johnston City. Mrs. W.L. Elliott and Mrs. Alma Trego are daughters. Nov 11, 1927

Pittsburg  Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rix and daughter, Earline of Marion and Miss Hilda Kobler of near Marion spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kobler. Nov 11, 1927

Miss Grace Reynolds returned home from Chicago to resume her position at Franco No. 2 store. Nov 11, 1927

Sheriff Coleman and deputies traced Harvey Dungy from Herrin to West Frankfort Friday and captured him at West Frankfort early Saturday afternoon as he ran from the house in which he had been hiding since Friday night when he went there from Hen^–in. The house was the home of Ray Thomasson, brother of Fred Thomasson, indicted with Dungy for the Lyle Worsham murder and a brother also of Harry Thomasson now serving a life term in Chester Penitentiary for the murder of Joe Adams of West City. The heavily armed officers, weary after a three-day and night search, drove the slight, dark complexioned man wearing handcuffs to the Williamson County jail. On the drive there Dungy insisted that he had not been assisted in leaving the jail after he had made a hole in the wall and crawled to freedom. He denied that anyone had been waiting near the jail in an automobile to assist him and young James Watson who accompanied him in the jailbreak. The convict told the officers that he left the jail on foot and spent a great part of the night traveling to Herrin. There he stayed Thursday and Friday around some vacant dwellings and decided on Friday to go to West Frankfort to seek shelter in the Thomasson home. He said he and Watson separated after their escape and that he knew nothing of the youth’s whereabouts. Nov 12, 1927

Florence N. Stubbs, daughter of Warren Stubbs, contractor of Granite City, Illinois and Richard I. Baker, formerly of Marion, were united in marriage last Saturday evening. Edgar and Blanch Russell of Marion attended them. Nov 12, 1927

Jessie Ellis, 26, New Denison colored man who died Thursday night will be buried Sunday afternoon at New Denison. Death was due to tuberculosis. The deceased was a miner and is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Laura Porter, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ellis, two brothers, Arthur of Oakland, California and Everett of Marion and two sisters, Mrs. Reba Johnson and Mrs. Fay Halliburton of East St. Louis. Nov 12, 1927

Roscoe Gibbs of Marion died at 2:45 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 1927, in the. Veterans Hospital at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi A. Gibbs and was born in Marion on December 22, 1890, and was 36 years old. Besides his parents he leaves two brothers, Levi B. Gibbs and Herschel Gibbs of Marion and two sisters, Mrs. George Hoye of Marion and Mrs. Charles Shafer of San Diego, California. Gibbs was among the first to volunteer from Marion and served overseas with Company 6, 52^nd infantry, 6t^h Division. He enlisted April 14, 1917, ten days after war was declared and was discharged June 20, 1919, at Camp Grant, Illinois. His company was in the thick of the St. Mihiel and Argonne Forest battles and his service showed splendid service. Mr. Gibbs had been in the hospital for some time and had been in such ill health that there was little hope for his recovery. At the time of death he was charged in circuit court here with the murder of Joe Garrison, a Negro, his condition had prevented his appearance in court to defend him of the charge. Nov 12, 1927

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Marion Brush received word Thursday morning of the arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Brush of East Chicago, Indiana of a fine 7-pound baby girl born November 10th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Elenor Gene. The mother was formerly Miss Pearl Horowetz of Detroit, Michigan and Mr. Brush was formerly of Marion.  Nov 12, 1927

Charlie Birger, gang leader, awaiting execution at Benton will enjoy Christmas dinner with Sheriff Pritchard, unless he should escape in the meantime. Routine filing of records will delay any possible execution until sometime next year. Nov 12, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Absher, living on the Marion and Harrisburg hard road near the Saline County line, celebrated their sixty-second wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 12 on the old homestead where they have lived continuously for the past sixty-two years. They live all alone. Mr. Absher is a veteran of the Civil War and was 84 years old last February and Mrs. Absher was 83 in May. Nov 14, 1927

James Watson, 19-year-old youth who escaped jail here last Wednesday night with Harvey Dungy was also back in Sheriff Coleman’s boarding house Monday afternoon. Monday morning Deputy Brady Jenkins picked up Watson on a road north of Herrin and brought him to the county jail. When Watson saw the deputy coming toward him on a by-road he walked toward the officer and said, “Are you looking for me,” he asked. “I am”, the officer told him. Nov 14, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Deaton of West Central Street are the proud parents of a 9-pound baby girl born November lith. This is the third child of the family and the first girl, which has been named Betty Jean. The mother was formerly Miss Bessie Opie. Nov 14, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ogden of East Reeves Street are the proud parents of an 8-pound baby boy. He has been named Billy Gene. Mr. Ogden is a mechanic for the Egyptian Transportation System. The mother was formerly Miss Azalee Toler. Nov 14, 1927

Ray Nolen, formerly of Marion but now of Sparta was accidentally shot in the right leg Sunday by Ottie Simpson with whom he was hunting on the Bert Nolen farm east of Marion. He was taken to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Nolen. Nov 14, 1927

Lawrence Bracy underwent a serious and difficult operation at the Herrin Hospital Saturday morning and was reported to be resting as well as could be expected. Nov 14, 1927

U.M.W.A. Death Claims Allowed

Peter Waugh, age 81, Died October 27 of nephritis, member Local Union 956, Herrin Nov 14, 1927

Joseph Raun, age 53, asthma was cause of death October 27, member Local Union 1239, Johnston City Nov 14, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fries and children of Marion were called to Belleville for the illness Mrs. Fries father, Ed Uhley, who suffered with cancer. Mr. Uhley passed away last Wednesday and on Tuesday a nephew, Kenneth Uhley also of Belleville, died on Tuesday night and a double funeral was held there on Saturday. When Mr. and Mrs. Fries were returning home to Marion, they collided with a car approaching them on the wrong side of the road. All were shaken but none were injured. Nov 15, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/Harry T. Ferrell, Herrin                      27

\Lura Wrozler, Herrin                          18

/Alfred F. Schock, Bush                       62

\Mrs. Jennie Wateman, Chariton, Iowa 56

/Floyd Shadowens, Stonefort               21

\Mary Barwich, Stonefort                    14

/Charles Sager, Herrin                         68

\Mary J. Henson, Rosiclare                   58    Nov 15 1927  

Herrin  Frank Melvin, 60, shot and probably fatally wounded himself Tuesday afternoon. Family members said he had been worrying for some time. The bullet entered the head back of the left ear and came out on the right side. Melvin lived at 821 West Stotlar Street with is wife, a daughter and a son who has been studying law under Judge Cook. Nov 15, 1927

Robert Eairhart, 9-year-old son of Herman and Lena Eairhart of Spillertown shot and killed his sister, Mary Ludene Eairhart, six months old on Tuesday afternoon. The boy came home from school and found his four-year-old brother, Floyd, playing with the gun, a 22-caliber rifle and took it away from him. His mother saw Robert with the gun and told him to put it away. In the meantime, he had cocked the gun and as he lowered it, accidentally pulled the trigger, just as the gun came in line with the baby’s forehead. The baby was instantly killed. Funeral services will be at the Free Baptist Church at Spillertown Thursday with burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Nov 16, 1927

Mrs. Mahala Travelstead died at eight o’clock Wednesday at her home on North State Street. The deceased was born in Sumner County, Tennessee August 24, 1854 and was 72 years, 2 months and 22 days of age. She was the daughter of David and Mary Durham Graves. She came to Illinois with her parents in her infancy and had lived in Williamson County for the last 30 years. She was married in Saline County in 1886 to J.H. Travelstead who preceded her in death. The following sons and daughters survive, Mrs. Henry Norman, Mrs. Orange Jackson, Oliver Travelstead, Albert Travelstead, Oscar Travelstead and Floyd Travelstead, all of Marion and Mrs. Alexander Wheeler of East St. Louis. One brother, J.C. Graves of Texola, Oklahoma also survives. Mrs. Travelstead was a member of the Old Liberty Methodist Church of Saline County. Death was due to paralysis. Funeral services at the Warder Street Baptist Church Thursday with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. Nov 16, 1927

On Tuesday afternoon Harvey Dungy, Fred Thomasson, Job Booher and Ormel Watson will go on trial before Circuit Judge D.T. Hartwell for the murder of Lyle “Shag” Worsham on September 27, 1926. Nov 16, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Murrow of Marion are the parents of a baby girl born November 15th. This is the third child of the family and has been named Ruth. The mother was formerly Miss Ruby J. Schafer. Nov 16, 1927

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Marriage Licenses

/Dwight Parsons, Herrin                        23

\Dorothy Chadwick, Herrin                    20

/Rose Sullivan, West Frankfort               24

\Thelma. Williams, Benton                    22

/Loyd Dillman, Hen^–In                           37

\Opal Prather, Hen^–In                           21

/Wilbur Harriet, Chicago                       22

\Ruth Crawn, Herrin                             18

/Oral W. Johnson, Johnston City            22

\Mellie Martin, Johnston City                 19      Nov 16, 1927

A coroner’s inquest was held Wednesday into the death of Frank Melvin, 60, and the jury found he came to death by a gunshot wound, self-inflicted with suicidal intent. Despondency over unemployment was believed to have been the reason he took his life. Nov 16, 1927

On Friday Miss Eva Freese, Marion girl, opened her beauty shop, “The Blue Moon” located in the West Side Hotel. She worked as an operator in St. Louis and recently operated her own parlor in Carmi. Nov 17, 1927

Tick Ridge  Dora, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Rector is seriously ill with appendicitis. Nov 17, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gibbons are the parents of a baby girl born last Thursday. Nov 17, 1927

Margaret, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Burns, is teaching school at Hurst-Bush. Nov 17, 1927

John Marton of Marion is seriously ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles H. Robinson of Nelson and his death is expected. Nov 17, 1927

Herrin  John Shafer of Freeman and Mrs. Virginia Belenski and two daughters, Sylvia and Mary of Herrin, were injured Tuesday night about midnight when the Shafer car left the hard road between Herrin and Johnston City and struck a telephone pole. All four were fortunate that they didn’t suffer serious injuries. Nov 17, 1927

J.H. York of Stonefort, track foreman for the Illinois Central, was badly injured Tuesday when every finger of his left hand was mashed. He was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital where one finger was amputated. Nov 17, 1927

Mrs. Ella Murphy and Joab Gray of Marion were quietly married on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Murphy on West Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. E.B.J. Bush of Chicago, the latter a daughter of Mrs. Murphy, and Mrs. Nan Reid, a sister of Mr. Gray, were witnesses. Mr. Gray has been a timber buyer for many years and is also interested in farm and stock buying. The couple will reside on West Main Street. Nov 17, 1927

Robert William Cagle passed away Thursday morning at 5 o’clock at his home on North Logan Street. He was born July 6, 1864, and was 63 years, 3 months and 11 days of age. His widow, the former Martha Holmes whom he married at Herrin in September 1912, and one daughter, Mrs. Emma Gibson of Battle Creek, Michigan, survive him. One sister, Mrs. Mary Richardson of Harrisburg also survives. The deceased was a coal miner and a member of the Methodist Church. Nov 17, 1927

Grassy  Several friends and relatives of this place attended the funeral of Mrs. Noah Killman that was held at the Coal Bank Church Sunday. Nov 18, 1927

Mrs. Clyde Phillips of St. Louis is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Gurley. Nov 18, 1927

W.H. Deaton is working at mine 18 at West Frankfort at this writing. Nov 18, 1927

A surprise birthday dinner was given Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Armenta Thaxton in honor of her 73rd birthday. Nov 18, 1927

Ralph H. Prim of Buncombe Miss Pearl Gantner of Belleville were married Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holmes of South Court Street. Nov 18, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/ Pete Zuica, Herrin 26

\ Chlorie Moore, Herrin     23

/Joab Gray, Marion 63

\Ella Murphy, Marion        55      Nov 18, 1927

Funeral services for Mrs. Mahala Travelstead of Marion were held Thursday at the Warder Street Baptist Church. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Nov 19, 1927

A divorce was granted to Henry H. Minton of Herrin from his wife, Melvina Minton in circuit court here Thursday. Minton testified that it was he who left his wife. Minton, who is past 60 years of age, married his wife the second time he saw her and went away to her home in Clinton, Illinois to live. His new wife was a holder of considerable property and being of amicable disposition it seemed that the two were well matched. Minton admitted on the witness stand that neither of them spoke a cross word to the other during the six weeks they lived together. Mrs. Minton positively refused to permit Mr. Minton to stock the place with chickens and livestock and being a man who likes the company of the cows and chickens, Mr. Minton left the place and returned to Hen^–in. The court ruled that the evidence didn’t’ warrant a divorce but that under the circumstances the complainant deserved relief from the marriage. Nov 19, 1927

Lawrence Taylor’s leg was amputated above the knee Friday evening at the Harrisburg Hospital. The injury resulted from an accidental shooting in a filling station when a gun in the hands of the boy’s friend, Wesley Robertson, accidentally discharged, splintering a bone in the lad’s knee. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor of Creal Springs. Nov 19, 1927

Little Mary Loudene Eairhart, the six months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Eairhart of Spillertown, who was accidentally shot and killed by her nine year old brother Tuesday, was buried Thursday in Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. H.M. Fulmer and Mrs. Myrtie Moore, neighbors of the family, carried the casket to the grave. Nov 19, 1927

Mckinley Mohlenbrock, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Mohlenbrock of Campbell Hill, was accidentally shot and killed Sunday afternoon by Floyd Knust, his companion of the hunt. The Knust boy was loading a gun at the time and his finger slipped and pulled the trigger. The charge caught young Mohlenbrock point blank and he fell. His parents and two sisters, Miss Florence Mohlenbrock at home and Mrs. C.J. Smouse of Chicago, survive him. He was a nephew of Mohlenbrock of Murphysboro. Nov 19, 1927

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Little Robert Lee Parks, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Parks of Pittsburg, was buried Saturday in Union Grove Cemetery. The little boy was born November 15 and died at 3 o’clock Saturday {November 19} morning. Nov 19, 1927

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kendell November 18th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Ralph Lee. The mother was formerly Miss Pauline Booth. Nov 21, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Harper of 401 North Washington Street are the parents of a baby girl born November 17th. She is the first child of the family and has been named Lala Mae. The mother was formerly Miss Lorene Hodge. Nov 21, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Harley Franklin of East Charles Street are the parents of and 9 ¹/2 pound baby girl born November 20th. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Lula M. McGuire. Nov 21, 1927

Miss Electa Turnage and Wayne Jackson both of Mt. Vernon were married Saturday, November 12th at Belleville. The bride is formerly of Marion and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Turnage of Marion. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson of Mt. Vernon. Nov 21, 1927

Mrs. Eliza A. Hamilton who died at Johnston City last week was of the few who can trace their ancestors directly back to Martha Washington, wife of President George Washington. Mrs. Hamilton’s grandfather married a Miss Winston, a first cousin of Mrs. Martha Washington back in the early days of Virginia. Her father, John B. Hicks was a Virginia lawyer, but moved into Kentucky and settled at Hopkinsville, later moving to Illinois where she met Mr. Hamilton and was married in this state. Mr. Hamilton, who preceded her in death, was an officer under General Grant at Fort Donaldson and was a close friend of General John A. Logan. Mrs. Hamilton died Saturday, November 12 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Casey of Johnston City at the age of 93 years, 7 months and 3 days. Mrs. Mary Brelsford, another daughter, also survives and lives at Johnston City. Mrs. Hamilton lived for a great many years at Metropolis, but moved to Johnston City in 1901, continuing to make her that city her home until her death. She was converted and joined the Baptist Church when 17 years of age. Nov 21, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/William H. Covington, Herrin               29

\Dessie L. Odum, Pittsburg                  23

/Ernest Johnson, Blackey, Ky                25

\Lorene Franklin, Pittsburg                   18

/Otto Hall, Freeman Spur                     26

\Beatrice Chandler, Freeman Spur         18 Nov 21, 1927

Miss Victoria Purnell of Marion and John Halterman of Herrin were married Saturday morning at Murphysboro. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Purnell of Marion and groom is the son of O. Halterman of Herrin. The newlyweds will reside at 1320 North Park Avenue in Herrin. Nov 21, 1927

Mark Miles, 45, of Paulton died of pneumonia at 6 o’clock Wednesday night at the Lightner Hospital in Harrisburg. He was buried at Paulton Thursday afternoon. Mr. Paulton lived alone, batching in a small house near the Paulton Mine where he worked. Nov 21, 1927

Miss Grace Lee Ward of Marion and Harry Strauss of Herrin were married August 6th at Paducah, Kentucky at the home of Mrs. Floyd E. Hayes, sister of the groom. Rev. U.R. Bell officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Ward of Marion. The groom is the son of Herman Strauss of Royalton and is employed as a mechanic at the Modern Automobile Sales Company of Herrin. He is a World War veteran, having served on the Mexican border in the cavalry. Nov 22, 1927

William H. Covington of Herrin and Miss Dessie L. Odum of Pittsburg were married Saturday night at Crab Orchard. Miss Ruby Clark of Pittsburg and a friend of the groom accompanied them. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Odum of Pittsburg. The groom is a coal miner at Herrin where they will reside. Nov 22, 1927

Funeral services for Bobby Lee Frick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Frick of Marion Rt 4 was held Saturday at the home of Mrs. William Caplinger at Johnston City. Interment was in the Johnston City Cemetery. Nov 22, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Davis of Chicago are the parents of a baby boy born November 21st at the home of Mrs. Davis’ parents, Dr. and Mrs. V.A. Baker in Marion. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Sophia Baker. Nov 22, 1927

Two youths of Weaver, William Baines and Andrew Cunningham, found the body of an unidentified man Wednesday afternoon near Weaver. The man was about 35 years of age and of florid complexion. He was about five feet seven inches tall and weighed about 135 pounds. Hobert Baines of Weaver testified at the coroner’s inquest that he was hunting in company with William Baines, Andrew Cunningham and Robert Cunningham and they saw the dead man and a companion sitting by the fire where the body was found on Tuesday. He was sitting by the fire with a shoe off and said he was drying his sock. He was drunk at the time and asked for some tobacco, which was given to him. The man’s companion was larger and heavier but the boys could not give a description that would identify him. The men said they were from No. 8. Nov 23, 1927

Curt Marion Dunihoo of Pinckneyville died Tuesday in the Herrin Hospital. The deceased was born three miles west of Pigeon Creek October 25, 1875 and was the son of G.T. Dunihoo. He was 52 years and 29 days of age. Mr. Dunihoo was married to Miss Ada Follis who with two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Jones of new the Powder Plant, Audrey at home and one son, Paul at home survives. A brother, Arch Dunihoo of near the Powder Plant and a sister, Mrs. Floyd Waker (Walker?) of Energy also survive. Deceased was a member of the Free Will. Baptist Church. Funeral services Thursday at the Warder Street Baptist Church with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Nov 23, 1927

Mrs. Paulina Chipman Davis Metcalf of Marion RFD 3 passed away Tuesday night at the age of 92 years. The deceased was born in Tennessee October 17, 1835 and was the daughter of Andrew Chipman. She was married twice. Two children of the first marriage survive, Mrs. John Quinn of Marion RFD 3 and W.T. Davis of Mt. Vernon RFD 9. Mrs. Metcalf was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. She has been a resident of Illinois for 63 years and had lived in this community for the past two years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Quinn. Funeral services to be held Thursday at Wolf Prairie Church in Jefferson County. Nov 23, 1927

Charles M. Sullins, brother of Mrs. John L. Whitesides of Marion and former Creal Springs businessman, died suddenly at his home at Marshall, Illinois at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Deceased was in the jewelry business while living at Creal Springs and left there 12 years ago to move to Marshall and has been in the same business here since that time. He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Velma, Gladys and Vivian and by two sisters, Mrs. John L. Whitesides of Mario and Mrs. Mary Jones of Chicago. The funeral will be held at Marshall on Friday. Nov 23, 1927

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On Sunday, November 20th relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isiah Rich to help celebrate their birthdays. Mr. Rich was eighty years old on November 15th and Mrs. Rich was fifty-five November 20th. Nov 23, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kelley of Marion Rt. 3 have a new 6 1/2-pound baby boy born November 22nd. This is the first child and has been named Lorin Willis. The mother was formerly Miss Lillie Blackman. Nov 23, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lewis of South Mechanic Street are the proud parents of 8 and 1/2 pound baby girl born at 9 a.m. Wednesday. This is the fourth child and second girl in the family. Mr. Lewis is employed at McAlpin’s. Nov 23, 1927

J.W. Grear, 74, father of Editor D.C. Gear of the Herrin Journal, died Tuesday night at his home in West Frankfort where he operated a printing shop. He had a stroke a year and a half ago. Funeral services will be Thursday at Jonesboro. Nov 23, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Will Wohlwend entertained guest at their home on South Madison Street Tuesday afternoon in honor of their daughter, Miss Melba Lee Wohlwend’s 9th birthday. Nov 23, 1927

Mouser   Lela Sanders of Pittsburg assumed control of the Cooksey School Monday after the resignation of Miss Grace Ward. Nov 25, 1927

Geneva Norris spent Sunday with Evelyn Mouser. Nov 25, 1927

Carl Sherertz spent the weekend with relatives near Pittsburg. Nov 25, 1927

Friends and relatives recently learned of the marriage of Miss Flossie Phillips of Carbondale and Francis Phillips of Marion. Mrs. Phillips is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seybert Phillips and was reared and educated in Carbondale and from a well-known-prominent family, her father being owner of the Phillips Coal Mines located southwest of Carbondale. Mr. Phillips is employed as electrician by the Gammill Electric Shop of Marion. Mrs. Phillips is a niece of E.S. Howard of Marion. Nov 25, 1927

Seven sisters journeyed from different directions to meet for a reunion in Southern Illinois on Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mrs. Tom Davison of Johnston City. The oldest of the family is Mrs. Frances Duff of Jackson, Tennessee. Although in her 70’s Mrs. Duff enjoys good health. The other sisters are Lydia Nelson of Murphysboro, Mrs. Margaret Hufttler of New York, Mrs. Hufttler of Detroit, Michigan, Mrs. Tom Davison of Johnston City, Mrs. F.M. Wilson of St. Louis and Mrs. R. Crain of Carbondale. Nov 26, 1927

Carterville  Mr. and Mrs. James R. Watson are spending Thanksgiving week with their daughter, Miss Irene, who is a student at McKendree College Nov 26, 1927

Mrs. Levi Butts is ill at her home. Nov 26, 1927

Miss Janice Lockie who has been attending the Molier School of Hair Dressing at St. Louis has received her diploma. Nov 26, 1927

James Oliver Lee died at his home at Crab Orchard Sunday at the age of 62 years. Funeral services were held Monday at the M.E. Church South. The deceased is survived by his widow formerly Mrs. Olive McDonald whom he married in 1889. One daughter, Mrs. Claude Herman by his first marriage also survives besides a brother, Charles Lee and a sister, Mrs. S.M. May, both of Marion. Mr. Lee’s first marriage was to Miss Chaney Davidson who died about thirty-three years ago. Mr. Lee was the son of William C. and Amanda Jane Norman Lee and a member of the Shed Presbyterian Church. Nov 28, 1927

Mrs. Chloe Leah Perkins, wife of Albert Perkins of Marion, passed away Saturday evening at 8:50 in the Herrin Hospital. The deceased was the daughter of John and Nancy Ann Bankston Howell. She was 34 years, 5 months and 12 days of age. She is survived by her husband, Albert Perkins, to whom she was married two years ago and by the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Rader, Herrin, Mrs. Nellie Sanders, Mrs. Minnie Camdiff, Cambria, Ernest Howell and Dr. D.H. Howell of Chicago and Harley and Hyman Howell. Funeral services were held Monday at the First Baptist Church. Nov 28, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/John Edgar Tonkins, Herrin                  21

\Hattie Hawkins, Herrin                         18

/Warren Hasting, RFD 3                        22

\Sylvia Downs, RFD 3                           18      Nov 28, 1927

Mrs. J.J. Thomas of Hudgens died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eva Jeter, at Cypress at 9:05 p.m. Monday November 28th following a prolonged illness. The funeral will be held at Goddard Memorial Chapel Wednesday with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas was the mother of the late George Thomas of Marion, who was killed in a mine accident one year ago. She is survived by her husband, two sons and five daughters, Milo Thomas, in the Navy at San Diego, Wint Thomas, living near Number 3 Mine, Mrs. Edgar Groaning of Granite City, Mrs. Emil Newman of Taylorville, Mrs. Enoch Yates of Marion, Mrs. ED Pritchett of Hudgens and Mrs. Eva Jeter of Cypress. A brother and a sister live in Carbondale and a brother resides at Colp. Nov 29, 1927

Tiny Herbert Rush, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rush of Marion Route 5 died Monday at the age of 2 months and 11 days. Burial in the Freedom Cemetery. Nov 29, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Burton Cannon of West Marion Township are the proud parents of a baby girl born November 28th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Evelyn Ganell. The mother was formerly Miss Pauline Owens. Nov 29, 1927

U.M.W.A. Death Claims Allowed

I.E. Arnold, age 39, was killed by fall of slate November 9; member Local Union 1426, Johnston City   Nov 30, 1927

Pete Gaudina, age 38, was run over by railroad engine November 2, member Local Union 2678, Herrin Nov 30, 1927

George Stevens, age 54, death October 16 due to anemia; member Local Union 1000, Herrin Nov 30, 1927

William Noble Robinson, age 48, death October 29 was due to epilepsy, member Local Union 388, Clifford Nov 30, 1927

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Caesar Zinini, age 44, was killed October 29 by fall of rock, member Local Union 1426, Johnston City Nov 30, 1927

Andrew Henry, age 66, death occurred October 29, member Local Union 2621, Herrin  Nov 30, 1927

The marriage of Miss Verne Stapleton and Arley Phillips of Marion was revealed Sunday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stapleton of East Jackson Street. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Phillips of South Duncan Street and is employed at the Blankenship Garage. The newlyweds will make their home on West Pine Street. Nov 30, 1927

Anne Hewlett of California and Dent F. Fairless, formerly of Marion, were married in the First Christian Church of Sacramento, California six months ago. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Heylin H. Hewlett of Stockton, California. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nolen Fairless of Marion. Nov 30, 1927

Circuit Court  Ed McDonald of Johnston City pled guilty to violating the state prohibition law and ordered to jail until the $100 fine and costs are paid. Nov 30, 1927

William West Brooks, 19, pled guilty to forgery and was sentenced to an indeterminate term in Pontiac State Reformatory. Nov 30, 1927

December

The funeral of Herbert Rush, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rush of Marion RFD 5 who died on Monday, November 28, was held at Fountain on Tuesday. The child was aged 2 months and 11 days and was the only son in the family. His parents and four sisters survive him. Interment was at Fountain Cemetery. Dec 1, 1927

Guy C. Groves re-enlisted in the Army Thursday for three more years. He will be stationed at Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming. Dec 1, 1927

Mrs. Davis of Scotsboro, mother of Ed and Andrew Davis of that place, broke her leg two weeks ago and is in the West Frankfort Hospital for treatment. Dec 1, 1927

Raymond Blake of Carterville and Miss Mamie Swan of St. Louis were married on Thanksgiving Day at Chester, Illinois. They will make their home in St. Louis. Dec 1, 1927

Mrs. Oscar Craig, formerly Miss Eva DeCastro of Williamson County, died at West Frankfort at 6 p.m. Wednesday of tuberculosis. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery beside her husband who lost his life while engaged in relief work in the Mississippi flood last spring. Two brothers, William DeCastro of Marion and Ray of Bainbridge survive. Dec 1, 1927

Mrs. Lucy Ozment of West Frankfort filed a writ of habeas corpus ordering her husband, Eli Ozment, be brought from the Anna State Asylum to court here for a sanity hearing to determine if he is rightfully detained at the hospital for the insane. Mrs. Ozment alleges her husband was brought to the courthouse at Benton under false pretenses and declared insane by a board of two physicians. A hearing is set for here Saturday in circuit court. Dec 1, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Whittington are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter at their home on Thursday, December 1st. The little girl is the second daughter in the family. Dec 2, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/John Belobrydech, Johnston City                  19

\Mary Jansco, Johnston City                          16

/John S Gresham, Colp                                  43

\Cora L. Bowens, Colp                                   29

/Asa A. Brush, Marion                                    29

\Bessie F. Walker, Marion                              30

/Earl Singler, Marion                                      24

\Mable Moake, Marion                                   19

/Arthur Webster, West Frankfort                     21

\Rachel L. Cawley, West Frankfort                  17

/Walstine A. Welborn, West Frankfort             25

\Winnie Burton, Herrin                                  18       Dec 2, 1927

Creal Springs  Theodore E. Barnwell, former Creal Springs High School student, was married to Miss Olive M. Grover, a member of a prominent theatrical troupe in Boston. The wedding took place in Boston where the groom is a representative of a New York firm. The bride is a resident of that city and a graduate of the Haverhill High School. Dec 3, 1927

L.R. Hart was accidentally shot a week ago and is still in the Creal Springs Hospital. Mrs. Ray Grisham departed for Marion to visit her sister, Mrs. Elzy Smith who is seriously ill. Dec 3, 1927

Dr. Alonzo Glase happened on an accident and has a badly cut foot, which is holding him off duty. Dec 3, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Curt Odum of Marion are the parents of an 8 1/2 pound baby boy born December 1 and has been named Benton Dempsy. Dec 3, 1927

Carterville  Robert and Carl Wallace attended the Baker’s Meeting at Herrin Saturday. Dec 3, 1927

Mrs. Arthur Livesly is ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Thomas Richardson on Pine Street. Dec 3, 1927

Miss Helen Jeffrey won the large doll given by the McKellar’s Bakery for the best essay on Thanksgiving. Dec 3, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Watson visited their daughter, Miss Irene, who is a student at the McKendree College at Decatur. Dec 3, 1927

Charles Chamberlain who became ill with pneumonia at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Chamberlain, was taken to the Murphysboro Hospital Sunday. Dec 3, 1927

Herrin  Hughes Kidd dropped dead Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. Mr. Kidd had been out most of the afternoon, but returned at 4 o’clock and sat down on the edge of his bed. A few minutes later two other men who batched with him saw him fall over. He is believed to have a wife and daughter in this vicinity, but they haven’t been located. Dec 5, 1927

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Babies Died  Marion undertakers had three funerals Monday for very small babies. Coral Ruth Allen, infant daughter of Oral and Edith Allen of Crab Orchard was buried at Coal Bank Cemetery. The small baby of John and Opal Mausey of Scotsboro was buried at Johnston City and Mary Lee Snyder, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ED Snyder was buried Monday. Dec 5, 1927

Miss Mable Moake and Earl Singler, both of Marion, were married Sunday evening at 6 o’clock. Mrs. Singler is the second daughter of Nathan Moake of Marion. Mr. Singler is the youngest son of Mrs. May Singler. Dec 5, 1927

G.H. Tullis, Marion High School teacher was notified Sunday of the death of his father and left Monday to attend the funeral. Dec 5, 1927

Death Claims Paid

Frank p. million, age 58, committed suicide November 15, member Local Union 5666, Herrin Dec 5, 1927

Oscar Price, age 41, died of tuberculosis November 18, member Local Union 388, Clifford Dec 5, 1927

Joe Stokes, age 59, carcinoma was cause of death November 9, member Local Union 1841, Johnston City Dec 5, 1927

Gene Ellis, age 29, death November 10 due to tuberculosis, member Local Union 923, Marion Dec 5, 1927

James Spiller was appointed United States Deputy Marshall of the eastern district of Illinois effective at once. Dec 6, 1927

Two little elderly women met in the circuit court room here Thursday morning. Their faces were lined with care and there was a suggestion of tears in the eyes of both. One was the mother of a gangster on trial, the other was the mother of a man the state says murdered and then burned the body of a man. They were Mrs. Dungy and Mrs. Worsham. Mrs. Dungy for the first time appeared in the courtroom Thursday morning. She occupied a bench just within the railing where she talked a few minutes with her son Harvey before court convened. Later she walked over to the counsel table where Mrs. Worsham, mother of Lyle Worsham the slain man, sat with her son William. Mrs. Dungy shook hands with Mrs. Worsham and they talked a few moments with voices low and wavering about whether it would be better to stay and sit through the painfully slow procedure of selecting a jury or to return home and wait. “I Just wanted you to know, Mrs. Dungy told Mrs. Worsham, that I am so sorry for you.” “And we’re so sorry for you too, Ms. Worsham told her.” “Is this your son,” Mrs. Dungy asked Mrs. Worsham, pointing to William Worsham. “Yes, he’s younger than Lyle. Lyle was my oldest boy.” The women were silent for a moment then each said goodbye and Mrs. Dungy returned to her place on the bench. Dec 7, 1927

Mrs. Gracie Utley Schneider died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Utley of North Logan Street Tuesday, December 6th. She was 24 years, 1 month and 4 days of age when she died. She was married February 27, 1927 to Edward Schneider of Marion. Funeral services will be at the Third Baptist Church Friday with burial at Maplewood Cemetery beside the body of Mrs. Schneider’s baby that was born Sunday. Dec 7, 1927

John W. Copeland and Miss Vivian Camden of Creal Springs were united in marriage Sunday evening at 5 o’clock at the First M.E. Church in West Frankfort. Attendants were the mothers of the couple. Dec 7, 1927

The funeral for Mrs. Mary Frances Simmons was held Tuesday at the Hartwell home on South Market Street. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Dec 7, 1927

Felix Benton Russell, who was born near Carterville on September 12, 1843, died on November 30th. He was 84 years, 2 months and 17 days of age and was one of the fifteen children of Samuel T. and Priscilla Russell, the only surviving one now being Mrs. Harriett A. McCormick of Herrin. Deceased was a veteran of Company 6, 81st Illinois Infantry in which he served for three years with a record of fighting in nineteen battles and skirmishes. He was married on October 21, 1867 to Miss Martha A Farmer who with their four children survives. These are Mrs. Emma Smart of Columbus, Ohio, Mark Russell of Keys, California, Mrs. Mary Goodall of San Francisco and Mrs. Mamie Davis of Luka, Illinois. The funeral was held at Luka. Dec 7, 1927

Sam Stocks of Marion was injured at work at Paulton Mine Tuesday. He was caught between two cars that crushed him and broke his collarbone. Dec 7, 1927

Mrs. Nora Dugger of Creal Springs and Bert Alcorn of Los Angeles, California were married Thursday morning at Creal Springs at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Heasley. They left Thursday for Los Angeles where they will make their home. Dec 8, 1927

Lillian Davis, 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davis of Scotsboro, was back home Thursday after having been missing since Wednesday. The girl made an appearance in Carbondale at 7:00 a.m. Thursday and told the police she had been kidnapped Wednesday by two men in a Dodge coupe. She said she was on her way to school when the automobile stopped and she was dragged into the machine. She said she was forced to ride with the strangers as far as Dowell where she was forced out of the car. She told the police that she walked from Dowell to Carbondale. She was scratched and bruised from the struggle. Dec 8, 1927

The funeral for Mr. Absher was held at Coal Bank Springs Sunday. Dec 8, 1927

Last week Miss Velma Jones and Aldon Shadowens were married and a charivari was given to them at the bride’s home Saturday night. Dec 8, 1927

Little Jessie Cravins who was burned with scalding water is some better. Dec 8, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Davis moved from the Robert Tanner place to Paulton and Mrs. and Mrs. John Cravins have occupied the place at present. Dec 8, 1927

Mary Alice Bundren was born June 21, 1857 and departed this life December 1, 1927 at the age of 60 years, 5 months and 10 days. She was married to James Bundren in 1882 and six children were born, three died in their early youth. The three who survive are two boys, Esco and Rosco and one girl, Nellie, who still remains at home. She also leaves two grandchildren, three brothers, Ben Deaton, John and Bill, all of Marion and one sister, Mrs. John Evetts of Stonefort. She was a member of the General Baptist Church at Mt. Moriah. Pallbearers were nephews, Robert Holmes, Alta Holmes, George Holmes, Rosco Boyd, Tom Ivy, Harry Deaton, Harly Deaton and Guss Holmes. Dec 8, 1927

A ferocious bulldog attacked Mrs. Thomas Hyden Tuesday morning as she left a neighbor’s house to go home. The dog knocked her to the ground and was tearing her body from head to foot when neighbors came to her rescue. Robert Foil was the dog’s owner. Dr. Green administered lockjaw serum and had the head of the dog rushed to the state Health Department at Springfield and the report stated the dog was not rabid. Dec 10, 1927

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J.T. Warton of Goreville Rt. 2 died Friday, December 19 at 10:30 p.m. Mr. Warton will be buried Sunday at the Freedom Cemetery. Decedent was a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Warton lived in Goreville and Marion all of his life and for the last 15 years he has made his home on South Market Street with Charles Ray. He was born November 8, 1850 and was 77 years old. He has six daughters, Mrs. Ida Perry of Goreville, Mrs. Della Jolly of Wood River, Mrs. Mary Leach of Denmark, Arkansas, Mrs. Gertrude Howard of Rosanna, Mrs. Myrtle Robinson of Goreville and Mrs. Stella Smith of Goreville. Mr. Warton has been a member of the Christian Church for forty years. Dec 10, 1927

Carterville  Little Helen Young, daughter of Louie Young of Carterville was seriously injured in an automobile wreck Thursday. Her father, brother and sister received slight injuries. Dec 10, 1927

The funeral for Mrs. Gracie Utley Schneider was held Friday at the Third Baptist Church. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery. Dec 10, 1927

Funeral services were held Sunday at Spring Grove Church for Clyde C. Arnold, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Arnold who died Saturday morning. Because of condition of the roads automobiles and motor hearse had to be abandoned and the cortege moved to the cemetery in horse drawn wagons. Besides the parents, he leaves two brothers, Paul 12 and George 8. The deceased was born October 30, 1912. Dec 10, 1927

Roy J. Roberts opened the Marion Car Laundry at 102 East Jackson Street. He offers car greasing inside the heated building and they call and deliver cars. Dec 12, 1927

John W. Hestand, son of Samuel and Mary Hestand was born in Monroe County, Kentucky February 18, 1849 and died Friday, December 9, 1927 at the age of 78 years. While a small child he with his parents left their Kentucky home and moved to Illinois settling in Williamson County near Blairsville where he was reared and a major portion of his life was spent. October 22, 1868 he was married to Rachel Thompson Smith who preceded him in death by only a few months, having died May 4, 1927. Seven children were born to this union, two died in infancy and one son, Oscar, died November 5, 1914. Four daughters, Mrs. Ella Dillinger of Carbondale, Mrs. Laura Clark of DeSoto, Mrs. Bertha Adams of Herrin and Mrs. Bessie Storme of Marion and one sister, Mrs. Mary Frick of Marion survive. Also surviving are nineteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the M.E. Church South at Blairsville later moving his membership to the First Baptist Church at Cambria. For five years he lived in Carterville and served as a rural mail carrier. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Storme of Marion. He had suffered from a paralytic stroke and a fractured hip. Dec 12, 1927

Carterville  Norman Roundum, the twelve-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Roundum, was struck by an auto driven by Dr. J.P. Huff at 2 p.m. Sunday. The boy was riding his bicycle when he was hit by the Cadillac car and received injuries of the face and back. He was unconscious for several hours. Dec 12, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Baggett are the proud parents of a baby girl born December 7th. This is the fourth child and has been named Mary Alice. Dec 12, 1927

Chancery Notice  June Clark vs. Johnie Clark in Chancery No. 237—Affidavit of non-residence of Johnie Clark. Dec 12, 1927

Ralph Gurley of Anna and Miss Opal Miller of Marion were united in marriage Saturday, December 10 at Anna. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Miller of Marion and the groom is the son of a prosperous farmer living near Anna. They will reside at Dixon where Mr. Gurley has employment. Dec 12, 1927

Miss Mae Alexander was operated on at the Holden Hospital at Carbondale. Miss Alexander is a teacher of this section. Dec 12, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/Walstine Welbern, West Frankfort    25

\Winnie Burton, Herrin                          18

/Arthur Webster, West Frankfort            21

\Rachel L. Cawley, West Frankfort          17

/Aldon Shadowens, Stonefort               19

\Velma Jones, Stonefort                        18

/Earl Singler, Marion                             24

\ Mable Moake, Marion                          19

/Earl Moore, Creal Springs                     32

\Ruth Edmondson, Creal Springs            27    Dec 12, 1927

Mrs. Bell English died Sunday at her home in Murphysboro of pneumonia. Mrs. English formerly lived in Marion and was the organist at the First Methodist Church. Dec 13, 1927

Clyde Earl Peebles, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Peebles of Pittsburg died Sunday, December 11th at Chicago where he had been for the past eight months. He was four years, eight months and twenty-one days old. He leaves his parents and one sister, Joyce Winford who is six years of age. Funeral services will be at the Union Grove Church with burial at the Union Grove Cemetery. Dec 13, 1927

Herrin  Two gun attacks were made on the Herrin City Hallearly Monday when gunmen in a closed car fired into a gathering of city officials in the door of the fire department and shot down Chief of Police John Stamm and Officer Elmer McCormick, brother of Mayor Marshall McCormick who was standing by his side. Dec 13, 1927

Letters To Santa

Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little girl three years old. I am writing to let you know I have moved to Pittsburg, Illinois so you will be sure to find me. I want a little doll and go-cart, candy, nuts. From your little friend       Lethea Mae Jack Dec 13, 1927

Dear Santa Claus: I have been a very good little girl and go to school every day. I am looking for you Christmas to come to my house. I will save you a big piece of cake and a cup of coffee. Now I want you to bring me a big doll that says MaMa and a set of dishes. From your little friend…. Norine Jack Dec 13, 1927

Dear Santa: I am a little boy one year and a half old. I want a train, car and a little wagon and lots of candy, fruits and nuts…. Guy William Price, Jr. Dec 13, 1927

Miss Mary Frances Nouvel of Chittyville School won first in the annual Williamson County spelling contest held at the Washington School Saturday. Dec 13, 1927

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Miss Alva Shimer, sister of Fred Shimer of Marion, died at her home in Montezuma, Iowa Tuesday morning at about 55 years of age. Death was due to cancer. Mr. Shimer arrived there before she died. Dec 13, 1927

Carterville  Raymond Ruffin and family moved from their home on Grand Ave. to forest Street. Dec 14, 1927

Charles Chamberlain has been in the St. Andrews Hospital at Murphysboro with pneumonia but is now at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Chamberlain on West Illinois Street. Dec 14, 1927

Clarence Rone, 19-year-old Herrin boy indicted with the three other Birger gangsters on trial for the Lyle Worsham murder, testified Thursday that he became acquainted with – Harvey Dungy at Shady Rest when he went there to sell “hot” cars to Charlie Birger. He testified that on the night Worsham was killed.. Dungy, Thomason and Booker took Worsham to Shady Rest and stayed there about forty minutes talking to Birger while Worsham remained in the car. “I heard Thomason talking to Worsham about “Squawking. They accused him of talking to Carl Shelton and Shag denied it. Thomason called him a liar. Dungy told Thomason that he wanted to kill Worsham and Fred said, Wo, I brought him out and I’m going to kill him.” (Lengthy article on page 1 & 3 of the MDR}  Dec 15, 1927

Harry Wilson, 89, passed away at his home Akin Monday. He built the first house in Herrin after it was laid out as a city, was one of the city’s first mayors and served for a number of years as police magistrate in Herrin. His first home was a log cabin and was located at the present address of 129 South 17th Street and near it he operated a sawmill. He later built a large two-story house at the corner of West Hen^–in and North 17th Street and it still stands. At that time he was operating a mill located a few yards west of his home. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter, all three are married and living in various parts of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson lived in Herrin until his health failed him. {Herrin Journal} Dec 15, 1927

Poordo  Mr. and Mrs. George Jones are the proud parents of a baby boy. This is the third child and the first boy. The mother was formerly Miss Pearl Welborn. Dec 15, 1927

The body of Mrs. Minnie Ella Crossley, wife of Frank P. Crossley of East St. Louis and mother of Mrs. Verne Webb of Marion will be buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Saturday. Mrs. Crossley formerly lived in Marion and was a member of the Methodist Church and will be buried on her birthday. Death was due to erysipelas and complications. Besides her husband and daughter in Marion, a son, Fred Crossley and another daughter, Mrs. Alice Ingram of East St. Louis survives. The brothers and sisters who survive are Mrs. Luther Edwards of Cape Girardeau, Mo. and Frank Norman Bones. Dec 16, 1927

Harvey Dungy’s Day In Court  When Harvey Dungy took the witness stand during the trial here for the murder of Lyle Worsham on September 17, 1926. He testified that he was born September 16, 1897, in Franklin County and had worked as a miner, grocery salesman and oil salesman. He said that early September 1926 he took up residence at 909 West Main Street in Marion. He said the first time he was at Shady Rest was on October 15, 1926, in company with Lory Price and that he was there “a right smart in the latter part of 1926. On February 15, 1926, he became employed with the state highway department. He testified that Clarence Rone threatened to kill him for reporting on the Price murders and said he would blow up his building near West Frankfort and the building was blown up in April 1927. During July 1927 Dungy said Rone spoke to him in the county jail here and told him, “You messed me up in the Price case and I’m going to hang you if I have to frame you.” Dungy denied he had confessed to the Worsham murder. He told of living in Marion during September 1926 and that from September 16 to 18 he was at the home of his father-in-law, John Carmean in Hamilton County. Dungy denied that he had any association with Charlie Birger and denied he had ever gone anywhere with Birger except one time. Objections by the prosecution prevented him from telling where he went with Birger that one time he spoke of. Contradicting the testimony of Wayne Sprague, Dungy denied ever knowing Lyle Worsham, the murdered man and also denied going to Zeigler with Fred Thomason or Joe Booher anytime and said he had anything whatever to do with the killing of Worsham or the burning of his body. Dungy said he met Booher in Benton November 1926 at Booher’s place where Dungy said that he stopped with his little girl to get a bushel of apples. He said Eural Gowan, the eyewitness of the alleged Worsham killing, was prejudiced against him. “Gowan cussed me out for not testifying for him.” He said Wayne Sprague was also sore at him because he had thrown Sprague out of a place he owned near West Frankfort because Sprague had been selling booze. Dec 16, 1927

Carterville  Mrs. Florence Belle Williams passed away at her residence four miles south-west of Carterville Sunday, December l lth at the age of 54 years, 9 months and 20 days. The funeral services were conducted at the Foreville Christian Church Tuesday, December 13th with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Dec 16, 1927

Mrs. George L. Moody, formerly Miss Ida Mae Barwick, died at her home in Springfield Monday, December 12th. The funeral services were held in Carterville at the home of her brother, Lewis Barwick Wednesday, December 14th. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Dec 16, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Absher, living east of Marion on the Marion-Harrisburg hard road recently celebrated their 62^nd wedding anniversary. They are the parents of Mrs. A.M. Garrison and Mrs. D.M. Garrison of Marion. Dec 17, 1927

Clyde Earl Peebles, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Peebles of Pittsburg, who died in Chicago Tuesday, where the family had lived for eight months, was buried Friday held Friday at Union Grove Cemetery. Dec 17, 1927

A 9:30 Saturday night the jury in the Lyle Worsham murder case had reached a verdict after but three and a half hours of deliberation. They found, Harvey Dungy, Joe Booher and Fred Thomason “not guilty” of the murder of Lyle Worsham on September 17, 1926. Dec 19, 1927

States Attorney Arlie 0. Boswell revealed Monday morning that he had been approached on two different occasions by men purporting to represent Harvey Dungy, Joe Booher and Fred Thomason before their trial and offered their plea of guilty in exchange for his consent to a life sentence for each of them.

“Understand that I was not approached by the defendants themselves,” Boswell said. have never talked with any of the defendants about anything except here in the courtroom when one of them spoke to me.” States Attorney Boswell said that he was so impressed with the horror of the crime and so confident of the guilt of the three men that he felt the public would not endorse any compromise on the part of the state’s attorney and he elected to go to trial. Dec 19, 1927

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Several members of the Worsham case jury told the newspapermen that they could not overcome the doubt that was raised by inconsistencies in the evidence. “There were too many loopholes,” one gray haired man said. “We could not convict anybody of so serious a crime when there were so many places for doubt about their guilt to creep in.” Bert Scobey, local undertaker, had testified that the body taken from the burned Meneese building was that of a woman and his testimony carried some weight with the jury. One of the jurors after the verdict had been returned said, “We couldn’t convict the men on trial when we didn’t know whether the one killed was a man or a woman.” Dec 19, 1927

Mrs. Minnie Ella Crossley died in St. Louis Thursday and was buried at the Shed Church of Mt. Pleasant Saturday morning. Dec 19, 1927

Letters To Santa

Dear Santa: My mother says that I have been a good boy. I would like to have a pistol with caps in it, two boxes of books, games, cut out books, picture books and story books, electric train, tinker toys, marbles, wind-up toys and my sister and I both would like to have a sled and of course candy, nuts and oranges. Your friend, Jimmie Sanders, 208 North Hamlet Street Dec 19, 1927

Dear Santa: I am a little girl eight year old. I go to school when I am well. I want a doll and fruit for Christmas and don’t forget my little brother, Loren Lee. Bessie Jack Dec 19, 1927

Dear Santa: I am a middle sized fellow nine years old. Sometimes I sic the dog on the cat, but I don’t think that hurts. I want a pair of hi-cuts and a sled. I never did hear of you forgetting the candy, nuts and oranges. I guess that’s all. Don’t forget my pal, J.B. Holmes. I live at 1011 North State Street. Bye Bye Santa Pershing Dungey  

A coroner’s jury exonerated Robert Burgess, driver of the automobile that collided with Louie Young of Carterville several days ago and resulting in the death of his daughter, Helen, of blame. The jury held the accident was unavoidable. Dec 19, 1927

Carterville  George McEwan, well known miner, passed away at his home on Virginia Street at 9:15 p.m. Monday, December 19th. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James McEwan and was born in this city in 1889, being 38 years of age. He was married to Miss Ethel Butts and two children were born to this union, Bennie age 16 and Sarah age 12. He is survived by his widow, two children and his parents and also by two brothers, Gordon McEwan of Herrin and Gettis McEwan of this city. His death was due to pneumonia. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Dec 20, 1927

Mrs. Marion Boles underwent an operation at the Mt. Vernon hospital and is in critical, condition. Her husband, Rev. Marion Boles, fell on the ice December 10 and was badly injured, but is improving. Dec 20, 1927

Hubert Ramsey fractured his right arm near the elbow Tuesday evening while trying to crank his car as he was preparing to start home. Mr. Ramsey is the head mechanic at No. 19 Mine, West Frankfort. Dec 21, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Buckner of this city are the parents of a fine baby girl born December 18th. This is the third child of the family and has been named Phyllis Lea. Dec 21, 1927

Seven miners lost their lives in an explosion that occurred in Mine No. 1 of the Cosgrove Meehan Coal Company at Stiritz early Tuesday night. The dead are:

William Jones—Marion

Charles Wyatt—Marion

Dave Anderson—Johnston City

Almus Lavender—Marion

Fred Cagle—Scotsboro

George Grubbs—White Ash

G. Garrota—Stiritz

All of the victims leave families except Garrota who so far as is known has no relatives in this country. The explosion occurred at 8:15 o’clock Tuesday night on entries 5 and 6S-5EN and 7 and 8 N6EN and while the cause of the blast could not be determined until a complete investigation is made by the state mine inspectors, it was thought that it was a gas explosion, probably set off from a motor which was operating in the section of the mine where the explosion occurred. Dec 21, 1927

Marriage Licences

/Clyde Williams, Marion                         21

\Bessie Houston, Marion                        18

/Gussie McCollum, Johnston City            23

Mamie Pearce, Marion                           23

/L.D. Hogg, Colp                                  62

\Ruth Johnson, Cambria                        22

/Ellis H. Hudson, Herrin                         22

\Elsie Paulina Rolls, Herrin                     20

/Oscar Dorr, Herrin                               23

\Grace M. Parks, Herrin                         26

/Howard Sanders, Marion                      51

\Mary Haskins, Marion                          29

/Barney Robinson, Colp                        19

\Mary Haskins, Marion                          29

/Barney Robinson, Colp                        19

\Susie Nichols, Blairsville                       23

/Julius Pallardy, West Frankfort              44

\Mrs. Elsie Boles, Benton                       30      Dec 21, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Mohler of Marion are the parents of a six- and one-half pound baby girl born December 19th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Patricia Lee. The mother was formerly Miss Juanita Fox. Dec 21, 1927

Mrs. Martha Carson died suddenly at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lettia Brown of Marion Friday morning. Mrs. Carson who lived in Creal Springs with another sister had been visiting her sister here about three weeks. The body was shipped to Creal Springs for funeral services. Two sisters, Mrs. Lettia Brown and Mrs. S.W. Oliver of Creal Springs and one brother, John Haley of Marion, survive Mrs. Carson. She was about 65 years of age. Her husband died three years ago. Dec 23, 1927

J.R. Graves, Marion C. & E.I. agent, died Friday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charley Stanley at Johnston City. The funeral will be held at Goreville Sunday with burial at Cypress Cemetery. Dec 23, 1927

Funeral services were held at the Scotsboro Holiness Church Saturday morning for Mrs. Alice Curry of 1013 West Boulevard who died in the Herrin Hospital Thursday night following an operation. She was buried in Kentucky across the Ohio River from Elizabethtown Monday. The deceased was born July 23, 1897 in Kentucky and was the daughter of William and Edna Willyham Orndoff. She was married 12 years ago to James H. Curry who survives with the following children, Velma 11; Anna 10, Gertrude 8 and Tracy 7. The following brothers and sisters also survive, Virgel Orndoff of Marion, Hurbert Allie Orndoff, Allie Orndoff, Mrs. George Alsworth and Mrs. Jess Curry, all of Kentucky and Mrs. Lawrence Srver of Elizabethtown. Dec 24, 1927

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On the day before his sixty-third birthday, A.T. Ivy fell from the third floor of the K.P. Odd Fellows building on West Main Street Friday and was instantly killed. He was found dead in the street with part of a frame from a third-floor window lying near his hand. A.T. Ivy was born at Palzo on December 24, 1861. He had lived in Marion for about eighteen years and was a teamster for many years here. His wife died several years ago. He lived with a niece who kept house for him. Dec 24, 1927

Arthur Loppin of Johnston City suffered the loss of his right hand when it was caught and mangled in a mine accident Wednesday at the St. Louis Coal and Iron Co. Black Briar Mine near Johnston City. Dec 24, 1927

Marrage Licenses

/Charles W. Ploeger, Marion                  46

\Nora Ploeger, Marion                           36

/ Robert J. Gregory, Colp                      26

\Minnie Jackson, Carbondale                  __

/Ardell Whittington, Herrin                    29

\Ruby Atterberry, Herrin                       19

/Virgil Newcomb, Creal Springs              20

\Pauline Gold, Creal Springs                  16        Dec 24, 1927

Williamson County Court

County bootleggers’ fines totaled $5,88 in court Saturday. Louie Calcaterra, Herrin was fined $1,200 and sentenced to 6 months at the Vandalia State Farm. Raymond McGill, cripple, fined $400 and sentenced to 6 months in the county jail. A.D. Hampton fined $200 and sentenced to 6 months in the county jail. Albert Barham fined $200; Emil Moroni, $400; Jeff Cates, $1,000, Bertha King, $100; Otto Hicks, $400; Joe Osborne, $300; John Brown, $400 and Marion DeFrank, $200. Dec 24, 1927

Miss Jewell Yandell, daughter of Mrs. L.P. Yandell and Roy K. Grimes, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Grimes of this city, were married Saturday, December 22nd at the Baptist Church at Harrisburg. Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Graves, Miss Ollie Johnson and Mitchell Grimes accompanied them. The groom is manager of the E. Blanken ship Co. store at Harrisburg. After the wedding they returned to Marion for a wedding supper prepared by Mrs. Yandell and Miss Clara Perry. Dec 27, 1927

Miss Edna Alexander, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Alexander of Marion and Harold Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Miller of Benton were married Saturday at the First Baptist Church at Mt. Vernon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edlek OF McLeansboro and Mr. and Mrs. Russell White of Mt. Vernon accompanied them. The bride is a student at the M.T.H.S. The groom is a bookkeeper for the Lath Plumbing Co. of Benton. Dec 27, 1927

The condition of Louie Staudacher of East Boulevard who has been in serious condition for several weeks was reported worse Tuesday. His brother, Norman, was unable to carry his paper route to be at his bedside. Dec 27, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Gill of Marion are the parents of a fine baby girl born December 20th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Cleta Lee. The mother was formerly Miss Evelyn Brown. Dec 27, 1927

Bobby Joe Malcom, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Malcom of Marion died Saturday evening at the Marion Hospital at the age of 4 months and 28 days. Funeral services were held Sunday at their home on West Goodall Street. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Dec 27, 1927

Miss Jenieve Harper and Ernie James of Marion were married Saturday evening at West Frankfort. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harper. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce James and is employed with his father at the James Filling Station on West Main Street. Dec 27, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/Earl Hodges, Paulton                 18

\Anna Heltsley, Paulton               16

/Harry Sims, Creal Springs           24

\Iva Cutsinger, Johnston City     18

/Carl Dunning, Herrin                  40

\Ethel Johnson, Herrin                 29

/James Vaughn, Marion               24

\Hattie Greathouse, Marion       18

/William E. Wade, Herrin             25

\Jessie Baltimore, Herrin              17

/Robert Lowe, Marion                  21

\Ethel Travelstead, ——– 19

/Charley Moretta, Herrin              19

\Opal Parks, Hurst                      19      Dec 27, 1927

Carterville  Horace Mason was injured this week in an automobile accident. He has bruises about the face and one ear was almost cut off. Dec 27, 1927

Raymond Raffin opened a washing machine and accessories shop next to Hampton’s Café. Dec 27, 1927

Carl Burris, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Burse Kurk, is ill with chicken pox. Dec 27, 1927

Miss Kate Vick, teacher at the State Normal at Kalamazoo, Mich. is visiting her parents. Dec 27, 1927

Miss Christina Richart, a student at the James Milken University is.spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Richart. Dec 27, 1927

Albert Bleyer purchased the building next to Simmons Variety Store from Theodore Anastopholo of St. Louis. Dec 27, 1927

Hobart Hagler was operated on for gallstones at the Holden Hospital at Carbondale. Dec 27, 1927

Sterling Richard Hill, formerly of this county, died Christmas Day at the Anna Hospital where he was a patient. The deceased was born May 13, 1856. On December 26, 1875 he was married to Lucinda E. Boles. The following children, Charles Hill, Mrs. Henry Schafer of Howell, Michigan, Mrs. Oscar Kimmel, Parley Hill and Ralph Hill of Marion and Harvey Hill of Alexander City, Alabama, survive him. Dec 27, 1927

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Creal Springs   Martha A. (Hailey) Carson, daughter of James B. and Nancy Hailey was born in Calloway County, Kentucky May 23, 1858, and died December 23, 1927, at the home of her sister, Mrs. L.C. Brown in Marion (where she had gone for a visit) at the age of 69 years and 7 months. She was a small girl when she came with her parents to Illinois where she lived many years in Johnson County. She married James B. Carson January 4, 1882, in Johnson County and he passed away January 14, 1922. No children were born to them. The deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs. S.W. Oliver of Creal Springs with whom she made her home since the death of her husband and Mrs. L.C. Brown of Marion and one brother, John To Hailey of Marion. Two brothers, W.J. and J.H. Hailey and two sisters, Mrs. G.K. Smoot and Ada Hailey preceded her. Funeral services were at the First Baptist Church in Creal Springs with burial in the Salem churchyard by the side of her husband. Dec 28, 1927

Esau Davis’ automobile caught fire on the south side of the public square Tuesday. Dec 28, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/Stanley Slievik, Freeman Spur              28

\Helen Champa, Freeman Spur              32

/Daniel Woodward, Hurst                      24

\Mary Louise Parrisy, Hurst                    18      Dec 28, 1927

Fire Chief Harry Cash, Assistant Chief Arlie Ing and Charles Gent were answering the fire alarm Christmas Day to a fire in Gent addition when the fire truck turned over seriously injuring them. Chief Cash is at his home on North Madison Street and Assistant Chief Ing is at his home on South Mechanic Street while Fireman Jent is still at the Marion Hospital. Dec 28, 1927

Mrs. Lula Reese, colored, wife of A. Reese, died Wednesday morning at her home. Arrangements await the arrival of Mrs. Reese’s sister from West Virginia. Dec 28, 1927

Mrs. Bertha Vivian Boles, wife of Captain Marion Boles, was buried at Hudgens Tuesday following funeral services held in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Boles died at the Mt. Vernon Hospital Saturday at the age of 56 years and 45 days. She was a daughter of William D. and Sarah A. Smith and was born at Hudgens, Ill, on November 25, 1871. She was united in marriage with Marion Boles on November 22, 1900 and two children were born to them. One son died infancy while the daughter, Marion, survives her. Besides her husband and daughter, she is survived by her mother, Sarah Ann Smith, three brothers, Zack Smith, Benton, Dennette Smith, Marion and Duff Smith Creal Springs and one sister, Mrs. Mary Oglesby of Marion. Dec 29, 1927

Funeral services were held Wednesday at Shiloh Church for Sterling R. Hill, former Williamson County resident who died in the Anna Hospital Saturday. Dec 29, 1927

Thieves entered the garage at the home of city commissioner G.J. Frick and stole two tires off his Dodge Sedan. Mr. Frick said one tire was a brand new one. Dec 29, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hendrickson have a nine-pound girl born December 27th, the first child of the family. Dec 29, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. George Russell Beasley of Marion have a nine-pound baby boy born December 28th. This is the first child of the family and the mother was formerly Miss Elma Bachman. Dec 29, 1927

Death Claims Allowed

James Willis Stricklin, age 50, who was killed by a fall of slate on November 30, member Local Union 91, Johnston City Dec 29, 1927

Carterville  Mrs. Johnnie E. Spiller, formerly Miss Velda Ethel Gibbons, died Thursday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gibbons. She was born in Hopkins County, Kentucky in 1899 and was 28 years, 6 months and 10 days of age. She was united in marriage December 12, 1916 to John E. Spiller and to this union one child was born. She leaves her husband and one son, Billy Spiller, her parents, mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gibbons, one brother, Leonard Gibbons and one sister, Mrs. Lloyd Painter of Marion. Funeral services were held at the Nazarene Church Saturday with interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Dec 29, 1927

Creal Springs  Miss Nora Calhoun who has been in this section since the death of her brother, Jacob Calhoun at Hen^–in some weeks ago returned to Washington, D.C. Dec 29, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor, recent residents of this city report the death of their baby on Wednesday at their home in West Frankfort. Burial was at the Taylor Cemetery south of Tunnel Hill. Dec 29, 1927

Mrs. J.K. Julian went to Brownfield to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Eliza Hobbs. Dec 29, 1927

Virgil Newcomb and Miss Pauline Gold were married here Saturday evening. Dec 29, 1927

L.R. Hart was injured some time ago when a gun accidentally discharged and is reported getting along fine. Dec 29, 1927

A little son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Eaton of Detroit, Michigan and died at birth. He was buried in Detroit. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Savanah Willard of Creal Springs. Dec 29, 1927

Samuel Allen has been going to Pana to buy corn shucks for his hot tamale business. Jonesboro Gazette—Dec 29, 1927

George E. Bogart of Pittsburg died at his home at 11:25 p.m. Thursday. The deceased was born in Hillsboro February 26, 1864 years old. He had been a resident of Williamson County for the past ten years. Mr. Bogart had been married two times, the first time to Florence Maize now deceased and the second time on September 9, 1922 to Rosetta Menow who survives. Two children by the first marriage, James Bogart and Mrs. Elisha Cochran live at Pittsburg, two sisters Mrs. Issac Nutt of Shelbyville and Mrs. Flora Berrry of Springfield also survive. Mr. Bogart was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Pittsburg where funeral services will be held Saturday. Burial will be in New Burnside Cemetery. Dec 30, 1927

Royce Kendall, son of Mrs. J.P. Harrison of this city, and Miss Mahala McDowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. McDowell of Little Rock, Arkansas were married Thursday afternoon at Cairo. Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Lence of Carbondale accompanied them. The groom is elevator operator at the Marion States and Savings Bank. Dec 30, 1927

Congressman E.E. Denison is in St. Louis visiting his sister, Mrs. Charles B. Lane and brother, Leon E. Dennison before he returns to Washington D.C. Dec 30, 1927

Marriage Licenses

/Thomas J. Calhoun, Herrin                   21

\Marie Armstrong, Carterville                 20

/Sylvester Terry, Chicago                      31

\Odessa Nelson, Chicago                       19     Dec 30, 1927

Two Hurst youths, Roger Buzbee and Lloyd Lavender are in the county jail charged with the burglary of the Stotlar Drug Store at Hurst on Wednesday night. Officers said the boys confessed and the loot taken from the drug store has been recovered. Dec 30, 1927 

William Richard Jones, second son of Richard and Altha Jones, was born August 14, 1891 and with six fellow workers in a mine explosion at Johnston City, died December 26, 1927 at the age of 36 years. He was married to Margaret Gleason Armitage in Marion September 14, 1922, making their home in Marion where two little sons, Billy Junior age three and Richard Everett, age one year, came to bless their home. He with his wife united with the Baptist Church. He was also a World War veteran, serving nine months overseas. He leaves his wife, two sons, step-daughter, Margery, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones of Union and only brother, Dave Jones of Marion, the other brother, Walter, having preceded him in death nine years ago, his sisters, Mrs. Alford Morgan of Marion and Mrs. Gene Jacoby of Athens. Dec 30, 1927

Thomas Hillard, 63, is in the county jail for failure to pay his wife $25 a month alimony. Dec 31, 1927

Dr. J.H. Coleman celebrated his 77th birthday Thursday at his home south of Carterville on the hard road. Dec 31, 1927

Stonefort  Gilliam Hill of Stonefort was walking along the state Route 1 hard road near the Stonefort reunion grounds when an Oakland sedan driven by Charles F. Hertell of Anna hit him. The 86-year-old man was instantly killed. Mr. Hill was a well-known shoe repairer and his wife died some time ago. Dec 31, 1927

Ira Jeter, formerly of Marion, died Friday night at 1:00 at his home in Herrin at the age of 48 years. He was the son of the late George and Emma Jeter and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Perry Jeter and the nine children, Mrs. Louise Valier of DuQuoin, Mrs. Albert Costello and Miss Idell Jeter of St. Louis, Mo., Carrie Jeter of Herrin with Paul, Arthur, Elizabeth, Frank and Ira Junior at home. He also leaves three sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Elmer Atwood, Mrs. Oscar Greathouse, Miss Mattie Jeter and Jesse Jeter of Marion and Floyd Jeter of Benton. A brother, Holiday Jeter who died in 1911, preceded him in death. Funeral services at the Christian Church in Herrin with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Dec 31, 1927

Sam Collier was burned by an explosion at the Renu Cleaning Plant, which was destroyed by fire. Dec 1927

Sterling Richard Hill, formerly of this county, died Christmas Day at the Anna Hospital where he was a patient. The deceased was born May 13, 1856. On December 26, 1875, he was married to Lucinda E. Boles. The following children, Charles Hill, Mrs. Henry Schafer of Howell, Michigan, Mrs. Oscar Kimmel, Parley Hill and Ralph Hill of Marion and Harvey Hill of Alexander City, Alabama, survive him. Dec 27, 1927

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 (Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 8)