All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican

April

William Dallas Dewoody was born in Tennessee October 22, 1844 and was the son of Jerry and Elizabeth Annie Ellis Dewoody, both natives of Tennessee. He died Sunday, April 1, 1928 at the home of his son, George A. Dewoody in Marion. He was 83 years, 5 months and 9 days of age. Spending his boyhood in Tennessee, he came to Illinois in 1860 with his widowed mother and located in Franklin County at Mose Prairie. In March 1862 he enlisted in Co. D 60th Illinois Infantry and served 3 years, taking part in several important engagements of “The Army of the Cumberland” during the Civil War. Returning home at the close of the war he united in marriage November 9, 1865 with Margaret Miller and established his home in the vicinity of Dillingham Shed in Corinth Township on Rt. 1, Thompsonville. There on a farm he tilled the soil and he and his wife reared their family. Four of five children born to them survive. They are Mrs. T.L. (Florence) Stewart, Pueblo, Colorado; Mrs. W.M. (Anna E.) Campbell of Harrisburg; Mrs. H.O. (Arabella) Beers and G.A. Dewoody of Marion. One son, Charles, died at the age of four years. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren. Mrs. Dewoody died about fourteen years ago. Mr. Dewoody was a Republican in politics from the very beginning of the Republican Party and spent years from 1896 to 1898 in the Illinois General Assembly as a representative from this district. After sixty-six years on the farm on Thompsonville Rt. 1, Mr. Dewoody moved to Marion in 1926 the day before his eighty-second birthday. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Services will be held at Dillingham Shed. MDR – Apr 2, 1928

Funeral services for Joseph Washington Gulley who died Sunday were held Sunday afternoon at the home of the brother of the deceased near Crenshaw Crossing where Mr. Gulley died. Interment was in the Spiller Cemetery. Mr. Gulley was 74 years, 4 months and 8 days of age. He was a widower his wife having preceded him in death thirteen years ago. He had no children. MDR – Apr 2, 1928

John Tanner, familiarly known as “Black John” died at his home near Indian Camp on Sunday, April 1, 1928 at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 6 days. He was the last of the family of 11 children and himself the father of a family of 11, ten of whom are living. He was at one time one of the county’s wealthiest citizens. He gave each of his sons an eighty acre farm and gave the girls either land or money or both. He was married four times, his first wife being Ellen Beasley by whom he had three children. His second wife was Sara Moore and they had one child while this third wife was Ella Woodward by whom he had six children. His fourth wife was Sarah Arnold who with their one child survives. Hezzie Tanner is deceased, but the others are Silas Tanner, a contractor now working at Metropolis; Mrs. Fate Mozley of Dykersburg; Mrs. Sarah Ellen Timel of Arkansas; Henry and Hartwell Tanner of Dykersburg; Theodore Tanner of Makanda, Robert Tanner of Creal Springs, Ernest Tanner of Stonefort, Mrs. Anna Collins of Galatia and Mrs. Len Molen of Dykersburg, where death occurred. Thirty-nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren also survive. Mr. Tanner was born within two miles of his daughter’s home, where he died. He was converted when 72 years of age and became a very serious worker in his remaining years. He was a Democrat in politics. Funeral services were held at Indian Camp Monday and interment was at Indian Camp. MDR – Apr 2, 1928

Mrs. W.L. Holiday of Marion received a telegram from Jacksonville, Ill. telling of the serious illness of Mrs. Ruby Girard and her son, Mose and that neither is expected to live. MDR Apr 2, 1928

Samuel Leborn Chamness, son of George G.’ and Amanda Chamness, was born in this state June ?5, 1857. He was converted in 1882 and joined the Missionary Baptist Church. He was ordained as deacon and served in this capacity until his death. On May 2, 1886 he was united in marriage to Miss Arabelle C. Stephens. One daughter preceded him in death. The children are Fland L. and Mrs. Clay Smith of Creal Springs; Lemuel L.; Mrs. Sam Oliver and Mrs. John W. Crenshaw of Marion; Mrs. Mae Hankins, Chicago; Samuel B. of Herrin and John, Sibyl and Clay at home. He is also survived by three brother, two sisters and twenty grandchildren. He died Thursday morning, March 15, 1928 after a two-year illness at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 1 day. A short funeral service was held at the Fairview Baptist Church with interment in the Fairview Cemetery. MDR – Apr 2, 1928

J.W. Purdy, a veteran soldier of Herrin was agreeably surprised at his home Sunday, April 1st when his children and friends came in with well filled baskets of good things to eat to help him celebrate his 81st birthday and also his son-in-law, Fred Holderfield’s forty-first birthday. MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. A. Anderson of Marion are the parents of a baby girl born April 1st. MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Marriage License

Angelo Reslive, Freeman    21

Lucille Molazza, Freeman    16

John Moore, Johnston City 23

Ina Williams, Pittsburg      18       MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Ms. Lucy Pulley of Marion to celebrate her 73rd birthday. All brought well filled baskets and enjoyed a fine dinner. MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Mckinley School Honor Roll – For Month Of February

First Grade

J.W. Jeter, Robert Goddard, Jean Edward Mayer, Dennis Kane Woodwide, Billy Burnett, Joe Manfredo, William Reuter, Helen Rice, Grace Jeanne Weber

Second Grade

James E. Wilcox, Goldia Speese, Dorothy Miller, Troy Walker, Katherine Cox, Paul E. Sanders

Third Grade

Marilyn Malcolm, Eva McGowan, Truman Graves, Uetive Burnett

Fourth Grade

Mignon Groves, Betty Louise Miller, Betty Jane Miller, Melvin Krump

Fifth Grade

G.J. Baker, Billie Fischer, Robert Murphy, Lillian Pillow, Roberta Herron, Juanita Norman, Dorcas Ann Mitchell, Dorothy Johnson, Beverly Burnett, Mary Alice Mathes    MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Washington School Honor Roll For Month Of February

Seventh Grade

Mildred Fowler, Ruetta Owen, Ruth Wallace, Ruth Stafford, Mabel Parks, Mary Anna Miller, Ruth Hinkle, Erline Hawkins, Helen Barker, Wilma Norman, Freida Feurer, Josephine Harris, Robert Winstead, Ernest Parks, Randolph Bateman, Jimmie Adkins, Feruley Roberts, Orland Kelley, Ralph Jackson

Eight Grade

Louise Bernard, Heley Mayer, Berniece Newton, Lenora Rodd, Gladys Byrn, Vivian Fawcett, Lucille Roundtree, Mildred Sandlin, Evelyn Williams, Margaret Broeking, Bernice Chamness, Daisy Stewart, Billy Ferrell, Robert Feurer, Lawrence Feurer, James Johnson, Marvin Johnson, Harold Chase       MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Little Evelyn Rex, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rex of 1000 North Van Buren Street, entertained a number of her little friends in honor of her fifth birthday Saturday afternoon, March 31st. MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Marion Personals  Mrs. Charles Reeder who was called to Marion on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. Will Fisher, left Monday for her home at Minneapolis, Minnesota. MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Mrs. Luke Corder left Monday for Houston, Texas to join Mr. Corder who has employment there on the M.P. Railroad. MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Miss Mary Forster is reported ill at her home on West White Street. MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Herrin entertained at their home on Highland Street Monday with a dinner in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Arthur Doerr. MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Mrs. C.H. Holmes recently received injuries from a fall and is still confined to her bed at her home on East Main Street. MDR – Apr 3, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Goddard entertained in their home in honor of the first birthday of^–their daughter, Ruth Hearne Goddard on Monday April 2, 1928. MDR – Apr 3, 1928

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The Kimmel School closed a very successful term on April 2, 1928. Kimmel has an enrollment of thirty four with an average daily attendance of 24.66 percent. The school is proud of its eighth grade class this year. It had nine pupils to pass the eighth grade examination this year, which is above the average rural school of today. The class consists of:

                                     Age      Av. Grade

Lillian Parks                      17             96

Helen Parks                      18             95

Cecil Crites                      16             94

Bercha Marks                    15             90

Woodrow Pritchett            16             89

Carl Midget                      17             88

Noble Watson                  16              88

Kimmel Baker                   15              87

Mable Peterson                11              88       MDR – Apr 3, 1928             

James Bert Patterson died Wednesday, April 4, 1928 at his home, 1107 North Johnson Street. He was born in Galatia on July 4, 1890 and lived there until he was married, when he moved to this county and started work on the railroad. He had been sick with pneumonia less than two weeks when death called him, being 37 years and 8 months ole. Mr. Patterson is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dewey Patterson and six children, Marie, James, Berniece, Virginia, Nancy and Bert, Jr. The brothers and sisters who survive are Freeman, Clevie, Claudie, Willie and Earl Patterson and Mrs. Pearl Thompson of Marion and Mrs. Emma Palmer and Audie Patterson of Harrisburg. His father died 17 years ago last month and his mother died six years ago in September. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – Apr 3, 1928

John S. Tanner was born September 24, 1836 and departed this life April 1, 1928 at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 7 days. He was born on what is known as the FUEL Shelton farm in an old log house about three fourths of a mile south of Indian Camp Church. He lived his entire life within the county, township and within two miles of his birthplace. He first married Miss Ellen Beasley about 1857. She preceded him in death about 1863. To this union three children were born, Silas Milo of Metropolis, Amanda Isadore Mosey of Stonefort and James Hexiklan who passed away about October 1900. His second marriage was to Miss Sarene Moore about 1864, she having passed away about 1866. One child was born to this union, Mrs. Sarah Ellen Trammell of Rector, Arkansas. His third marriage was to Miss Sarah Henrietta Williard about 1871, she having passed away February 5, 1897. Six children were born to this union, Julia Ann Collins of Galatia, Ill., Henry Samuel and Harwell of Carrier Mills, Ill., Albert Theodore of Makanda, Ill., Robert Monroe of Creal Springs, Ill. and Ernest Roscoe of Stonefort, Ill. His fourth marriage was to Mrs. Sarah Arnold who survives. To this union one child was born, Mrs. Katie Zell Nolen of Stonefort. Mr. Tanner was a fanner his whole life. He leaves a wife, 10 children and 39 grandchildren. The funeral was held at Indian Camp. Interment was at Indian Camp Cemetery. MDR – Apr 4, 1928

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Mizell, wife of Dr. Mizell of New Burnsides will be held at the Baptist Church at New Burnsides Friday. Mrs. Mizell leaves her husband and a son, Dr. A.G. Mizell of Shelbyville. MDR – Apr 4, 1928

James Lewis Kerley, the infant son of Fred and Elizabeth Emery Kerley of Cambria, died Tuesday at the age of eight months and twenty days. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Besides his parents he leaves four sisters, Maybelle 8, Lavern 6, Violet 4 and June 2. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Scotsboro Baptist Church.  MDR – Apr 4, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. William Stephenson, formerly of Marion and Johnston City, are now located at 411 1/2 Detroit Street, Flint, Michigan. MDR – Apr 4, 1928

A surprise birthday party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kaeser in honor of his 27th birthday. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Carterville  Otis Ragland and sons, Roy and Leonard Ragland left to work at Flint, Michigan. MDR – Apr 4, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ferguson and family of Virginia Avenue moved Wednesday to Kronos, Kentucky where they will make their future home. MDR – Apr 4, 1928

Albert Eleyer was called to Cobden last week when his mother died. MDR – Apr 4, 1928

Perry Wallace left Monday to seek work at Paducah, Kentucky. MDR – Apr 4, 1928

Clinton Drummond will leave this week for Wood River where he will work on a farm. MDR – Apr 4, 1928

Mrs. Florence Lucas who has been teaching school near this city will leave to join her husband in Chicago where he is employed. MDR – Apr 4, 1928

Dr. J.B. Miller of North Monroe St. who has been ill for some time at his home was reported very much improved on Thursday. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Bainbridge  Miss Gladys Brush attended the confirmation exercises at the Evangelical Church with Miss Elsa Broeking. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Brush and children, Nadine and Glenn and Paul visited with Mrs. Brush’s sister near Carterville Sunday. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Johnson made a trip out at the fruit orchard Monday morning to look it over. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Skaggs  Mrs. Jesse Skaggs and daughter Juanita and Maxine of Carbondale visited at the home of P.H. Skaggs Sunday. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Broadway visited Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Hodge of Marion Sunday. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Mrs. Cora Cooksey and son Joel of Marion called on her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nic Gulledge Saturday. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Norman and Lonnie Norman of Harrisburg, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Norman. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holmes of Marion Rt. 1 are the parents of a 10 1/2-pound baby boy born April 5th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Charles Laverne. The mother was formerly Miss Jessie Jones. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

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Herrin  A.D. Morgan and Joe P. Benson were elected president and secretary respectively of the district organization of the K. of P. Lodges at a regular meeting at the local hall Tuesday night. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Pittsburg  Mrs. Stella Gamber of the Power Puff Beauty Parlor at West Frankfort was in Pittsburg calling on friends Sunday. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Mrs. Dan Kobler and Mrs. Tom Jones and children, Lucille and Louise shopped in Marion Saturday. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Vernie Weeks left for Flint, Michigan to seek employment. He was accompanied to Harrisburg by Mr. and Mrs. Mason Bridwell and family. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Prye attended the funeral of John Tanner Monday at Indian Camp. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

The public sale at Mrs. J.S. Mifflin’s Monday was well attended. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Mrs. Joy Walker and baby of Elgin are spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

The barber shop in the Marion State Bank Building has passed into new hands and will now be known as the State Barber Shop. A.E. Witter, R.R. Joyner, John E. Durham and Howard C. Schlinger are the new owners. A.E. Witter was the owner up to two years ago when he sold the shop and moved to Chicago. John L. Harris continues in the shop. MDR – Apr 5, 1928

Springfield, Ill.   Charlie Birger, former leader of an outlaw gang in Southern Illinois lost another round of his fight to escape the gallows when the Supreme Court denied his motion for a rehearing. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

William H. Rix of Marion, superintendent of the Marion Water Works since the plant became a municipality controlled water system, became receiver of the municipal water works at Eldorado. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

John Isaac Shearer, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shearer, who lives near the brick plant, died Friday morning, April 6, 1928 of pneumonia. The young man was born in Mississippi County, Arkansas on May 5, 1908 and was 19 years, 11 months and 1 day of age. He moved here with his parents ten years ago. Besides the parents he is survived by one brother, Charles and one sister, Mrs. Phillip Swan, both of Marion. He was a member of the Christian Church here. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

According to a recent item in the Champaign News-Gazette the engagement of Miss Stella Johns of Marion and Walter E. Collins of Johnston City was announced and the marriage is to take place on Easter Sunday at the bride’s home. Miss Johns is the daughter of Mrs. J.F. Jennings and is employed as a stenographer at the army camp at Rantoul. Mr. Collins has been teaching near Johnston City, but expects to return to Rantoul where they will make their home. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

Clarence Eaves of Hurst filed a $2,000 bond in open court Friday morning to assure his appearance in court to answer a charge of robbery. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

Williamson County Circuit Court   A forgiving wife went into circuit court here Friday morning and asked Judge D.T. Hartwell to dismiss a charge of bigamy against Loy Williams of Corinth Township and permit him to return to his first wife and their six year old daughter. The charge against Williams alleged he had married a woman at Litchfield, Ill. without being divorced from his wife at Corinth. The charge was taken off the court docket with leave to reinstate and may be presented against him if he fails to keep his promise to the court to get a job and take care of his wife and child. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

Marriage License

George Fowler, Cairo                                      30

Mrs. Lottie Adams, Marion                              26

Elbert Winfred Copeland, Christopher              28

Jessie Jones, Paducah, Ky.                              27

Cecil Hill, Harrisburg                                       33

Loretta Swinney, Shawneetown                       32

James Marshall, Harrisburg                             23

Hazel Wright, Harrisburg                                 22

Carl E. Doughty, Herrin                                  21

Mary Hadfield, Carterville                               18

Everett Beaver, Johnston City                         20

Agnes Mae Crick, Johnston City                       16         MDR – Apr 6, 1928

Coon Ridge  Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wilson and son, R.P. of Marion visited the latter’s mother, Mrs. Sarah Pulley. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Beasley and children, Mary Alicia, James, Vernell, Mabel, Robert Lee and Juanita and Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Pulley and son, Henry and daughter, Opal of Plumville visited Mr. and Mrs. Ott Thompson Sunday. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

Edith Minton, daughter of the late Charles Minton, who entered the Baptist Orphanage at Carmi about two years ago following her father’s death, was stricken with tuberculosis several weeks ago. Rev. J.R. Mathis reports Edith was somewhat improved and was free of fever for four days the past week. Edith was attending the Carmi High School and is a bright and loveable girl. Her brother, Augustus of “Gus” also entered the orphanage at the same time. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

Creal Springs  Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Fern are off to take up positions at Moosehart. They will be missed. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

Miss Gertrude Smith of Marion visited with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Oliver. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

Mrs. Eskew and daughter left for Ozark to answer a summons that her mother, Mrs. George Rose was quite seriously ill. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

John Brim, student at the State University at Urbana is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Brim and old friends. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

Miss Madge Dean is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Clarence Kennard, in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Lester Dean accompanied her as far as Harrisburg. MDR – Apr 6, 1928

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Marion Personals  J.M. Taylor of South Liberty St. reports that his son and wife are both sick and he is out of work. He has a family of eight. MDR – Apr 7, 1928

Roe Fowler, son of Judge and Mrs. R.R. Fowler is unable to return home from the University of Illinois as he is confined to the hospital with the flu. MDR – Apr 7, 1928

Paul Eugene Starrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Starrick, has been very ill at his home with the flu and pneumonia. MDR – Apr 7, 1928

Mrs. Della Norris, widow of E.P. Norris, died at her home on West Cherry Street. near the Marion city limits Saturday morning at seven o’clock. The deceased was born in Williamson County December 21, 1860 and was 68 years of age. Her entire life was spent in Williamson County. She was the daughter of S.M. and Anna Simmons. She was married April 22, 1879 to E.P. Norris who preceded her in death. The following children survive: Will and George Norris, Mrs. Jake Anderson, all of Marion and S.P. and M.E. Norris at home. Two brothers, James H. Simmons of Marion RFD 5 and W.F. Simmons of Marion and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Young and Mrs. J.M. Ferguson of Marion Rt. 3 also survive. Five children are deceased. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. MDR – Apr 7, 1928

The funeral for James Lewis Kerley, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerley was held at Cambria Thursday. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery in Johnson County. MDR – Apr 7, 1928

Marquis D. Kennedy of Marion passed away at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 1928. For the past twenty-two years he has sold popcorn from a little yellow wagon on the public square or at the fairgrounds during fair time. Mr. Kennedy was born in Massac County on December 14, 1851 and was 76 years, 3 months and 24 days of age. He was united in marriage on August 2, 1877 with Sarah E. Atkin, who with one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Mary Bessie) Lines of Marion who survive. The other children died in infancy. Mr. Kennedy was a life member of the Methodist Church at Metropolis never having transferred his membership. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the First Methodist Church of Marion with interment at the Metropolis Cemetery. MDR – Apr 9, 1928

Harold Boswell is the new manager of the new Limerick Grocery Store in Marion. Boswell has been in the grocery and market business for the past ten years. MDR – Apr 9, 1928

Charles W. Mausey of East Marion Township died at his home east of Marion Saturday night at ten o’clock of pneumonia. Short services were held followed by interment at Johnston City. The widow, ill at the same time as her husband with pneumonia, was also in a serious condition Monday. The deceased was born in Illinois February 17, 1865 and was 63 years, 1 month and 19 days of age. He was the son of Charles and Margaret Beam Mausey. Besides the widow, formerly Miss Nannie Freels, three sons, John, Robert and Jesse of Marion and one daughter, Mrs. Rura Hubbs of Paulton survive. The following brothers and sisters also survive, John Mausey, Eldorado; Guss, Haiti, Missouri; Janie Delou, Oklahoma; Ellen Mausey, Haiti, Missouri and Lizzie Glass of Eldorado. MDR – Apr 9,1928

John W. Romans, World War veteran, died at 11:25 April 7, 1928. Romans had been in the government hospital at Outwood, Kentucky for several months. He had been fighting an unequal fight with tuberculosis ever since the war ended. Romans was born in Saline County on April 16, 18 ? and had he lived nine more days would have celebrated his 36th birthday. He was married in March 1919 with Miss Dana Johns and she with their seven-year-old son, John Romans, Jr. survives. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Romans and they with the following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. J.H. Boles of Marion, Mrs. John L. Sanders of Chicago, Bert and Randall Romans of Scotsboro and Raymond Romans of West Palm Beach, Florida. Romans served with honor during the world war, having been a private in the heavy artillery. He had lived in this county for 27 years and entered the service in Marion. He was a coal miner, previous to his illness. Funeral services will be held at Scotsboro Tuesday morning with interment at County Line Cemetery. MDR – Apr 9, 1928

Mrs. Frank Rentfro entertained on Sunday with a surprise dinner in honor of Mr. Rentfro’s seventieth birthday. MDR – Apr 9, 1928

CrabOrchard  Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Jackson are the proud parents of a baby girl this week. She has been named Verna Mae. MDR Apr 9, 1928

Little Herman Fisher is very sick with pneumonia. MDR – Apr 9, 1928

Marion Personals Little Dorothy Stone, baby of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stone who at the Herrin Hospital was reported a little improved Monday. MDR – Apr 9, 1928

Mrs. E.B.J. Bush, who has been the guest of her mother Mrs. Joab Gray, left for her home in Chicago. MDR – Apr 9, 1928

Misses Berniece Hudgens and Letha Osburn left Sunday for Chicago where they have employment. MDR – Apr 9, 1928

Mrs. Emma Brown has been visiting with relatives in Marion and left for Anna Tuesday where she is employed. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Creal Springs  Miss Esther Copeland is taking a nurse training course in St. Louis. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Copeland of Creal Springs. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Ladd Cavity of Centralia visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. U.S. Cavity. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Pleas Barnwell and family of Zeigler and Elmer Barnwell and family of West Frankfort visited with their parents, G.W. Barnwell and wife on Easter. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Mrs. Anna Hobbs of McClure is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Boozer, south of the city. Her mother is quite poorly at present. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Eld. George Smothers is reported preaching a good sermon at the Pentecostal Church Tuesday evening on “Who Shall be Saved, How and when?” MDR – Apr 10, 1928

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Benton  The last visit to Charlie Birger by his sister, Mrs. Ray Shamsky and his little daughters, Minnie and Charline, was paid Sunday afternoon at the Franklin County Jail where Birger is under sentence to die Friday morning at 10 o’clock for the murder of Joe Adams of West City. They left for St. Louis and will not return to Benton unless something intervenes that will stay the execution. The parting of the brother and sister and the father and daughters was not noisy with shrieks and screams. The visitors said their last fond farewells after spending most of the day with Birger and reluctantly moved away from the cell and turned to wave a last farewell as they moved down the narrow stairway. Birger was taken back to the main upper floor cell house where he mingled again with other prisoners and was out of sound of the heart-rending cries that came after the relatives were ushered from the prison into the living quarter of Jailer Millard Lovan. Their cries could not be comforted by the kind words of Mr. and Mrs. Lovan who sought to make their burden easier to bear and for many minutes Mrs. Shamsky was in a state of collapse, overcome by the greatest grief she had ever known. She has been true-blue to her wayward brother through all his trouble. She and Birger always stood by each other through the trials of life. There is only eighteen months difference in their ages and this has seemed to weld them closer together. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Carterville  Mrs. Susan Walker and Mrs. Nellie Walker who have been spending the winter months in California returned to their homes in this city Friday. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Miss Lucille Hadfield, student at the McKendree College at Lebanon and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hadfield will be one of the quartet that will sing at Marion. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Clinton Drummond left Tuesday for St. Louis to seek employment. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Pritchett of Southern Township are the parents of a baby girl born April 8th. This is the 4th living child of the family and has been named Margaret Lucille. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Emery of Marion are the parents of a baby boy born April 7th. This is the third child of the family and has been named Guy, JR. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Angelville  Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sims have moved to their new home. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Perry Peebels (Peebles?) purchased a new corn planter Wednesday. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Mrs. Laura Hartwell sold a pair of horses Wednesday. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Peebels (Peebles?) and daughter, Gladys and Mary Heflin attended a surprise birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Dearing of near Paulton Sunday in honor of Mr. Dearing’s birthday. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Mrs. Lusco Parks and son, Fred, were guests of her sister, Mrs. John Murphy Sunday. MDR – Apr 10, 1928

Clarence Elmer Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Fisher of Marion RFD 5, died at the family home Tuesday evening of pneumonia which he had been suffering only a week. Clarence was born October 17, 1913 and was 14 years, 5 months and 24 days of age. He was a student at Bainbridge School. Besides his parents he is survived by the following brothers and sisters, all at home; Ernest, Bessie, Henry, Catherine, Herman, Pearl, Marjory, Bobby Lee, Florence and Don. Funeral services were at the Goddard Chapel. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – Apr 11, 1928

The body of Mrs. George W. (Ada) Hewes, who died at her home at Davenport, Iowa on Sunday, April 8, reached Marion at noon Tuesday. Funeral services were held at Coal Bank Springs Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment was in Coal Bank Cemetery. Deceased was the daughter of James and Malinda Harrison Murphy and was born in Saline County on December 4, 1885. She was 42 years, 4 months and 4 days of age. She was married to George W. Hewes in St. Louis and they have made their home at Davenport. Besides her husband she is survived by six brothers and sisters, Erwin Murphy and Mrs. Frank E. Boatright of Marion, Mrs. Della Merrell and Troy Murphy of Pittsburg, Mrs. Annie McCombs of Thompsonville and Loren Murphy of Galatia. MDR – Apr 11, 1928

Grassy  Robert Holmes our tax assessor was in these parts Saturday. MDR – Apr 11, 1928

Bill Launis (Lanius?) and Marion Bozarth were sawing posts Monday. MDR – Apr 11, 1928

Roy Whipple and wife were shopping in Stonefort Monday afternoon. MDR – Apr 11, 1928

Charley Stewart of Stone Fort was hired to work for Ernest Curtner during the summer. MDR – Apr 11, 1928

Collins-Johns    Miss Stella Johns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Jennings of Marion became the bride of Walter E. Collins of Johnston City on Sunday, April 8, 1928, Rev. J.H. Browning officiating at the home of the bride. She was attended by her sister, Miss Blanche Johns. Mr. and Mrs. Collins will be at home at Rantoul, Illinois. MDR – Apr 11,1928

Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Jones of Marion received word Wednesday of the death of Mr. Jones’ brother, John Jones of Murphysboro, who died in the hospital there. MDR – Apr 11, 1928

There were reports Wednesday night and Thursday that the sheriff’s officers were dragging the Herrin City Reservoir Thursday for the body of Connie Ritter. The story went that Charlie Birger had opened up his heart and divested himself of a “confession” to the effect that Harvey Dungy killed Connie Ritter and threw his weighted body into the lake where the citizens of Herrin store their drinking water. The sheriff’s force denied all such reports, remembering that Dungy has been in jail since long before Ritter was last seen. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Cambria  Mrs. Dallas Silvaria has not been doing so well since the birth of her son Saturday, March 31, but was reported some better on April 7th. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Robert Brantley injured his foot on the race track at the University and came home on crutches but is improving now. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Ashby have moved to Cutler. Mrs. Ashby has been the Cambria correspondent for the Carterville Herald for some time and will be missed. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mrs. Arnie Brookhouse is improving from a broken ankle and is able to get around on crutches. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mrs. Emma Johnson is a victim of the flu. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Deaton of Marion are the parents of a baby girl born April 11th. This is the second child of the family and has been named Eleanor Louise. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

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Creal Springs  Easter Sunday was the 75th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Paralee Felts. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mrs. Charles Shoemaker was operated upon for tonsillitis on Monday at the Creal Springs Hospital by Dr. B.C. Rembe and is getting along nicely. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Lloyd Reid was stricken with paralysis Monday afternoon and is in critical condition. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

W.P. Mohler, aged 78 and Mrs. Martha McBride, aged 66 were united in marriage at the bride’s home in Creal Springs April 10, 1928 by the Justice of the Peace, Thomas Willard. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mrs. H.T. Cocke attended the funeral of her niece, Mrs. Nannie Kendall Wednesday. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. H.O. Cosby. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Dog Walk  Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Rushing went to New Burnside Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marshall who has been very ill, but is slowly improving. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Gulledge and daughters Ruth and Retha spent Monday night with his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Rushing. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Miss Zona Jackson spent Sunday night with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rushing. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Henshaw  The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winnie Rodgers died Monday morning near Palzo. She was laid to rest in Zion Cemetery Tuesday. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Earn Curtner was elected for road commissioner in Stonefort Township Tuesday by thirteen votes. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moore were shopping in Creal Springs Saturday. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ivy of Marion have been visiting his sister, Mrs. Blanch Turner of Carrier Mills Sunday. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Dow Radford visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tobe Evetts Sunday. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Pop Ivy of Stonefort is spending a few days with Mrs. Nell Holmes. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Benton, April 13…. “I intend to prosecute Art Newman and all of the rest of the gang that are in jail for the murder of Lory Price and his wife. If it’s the last thing I ever do,” said States Attorney Arlie Boswell of Williamson County here today. Boswell came to Benton in an attempt to get an interview with Birger in the belief that he could obtain additional evidence from him for use in the prosecution of the Price murders. Boswell was denied admission to the jail and filed a petition in Circuit Court to make his request to see Birger a matter of record. Judge C.H. Miller set a hearing for Boswell’s petition for 1 P.M., but just before the hour for the hearing arrived it was agreed that Boswell could interview Birger, if the sheriff and deputies were present. Boswell immediately agreed to that and went to the jail and started the interview. When Attorney Roberet R. Smith for Birger heard that the other officers were to be present also as witnesses he refused to permit Birger to talk. Boswell said that Birger had started giving valuable information when his attorneys forced him to shut up, but that he would continue to seek additional information with which to push the prosecution. He said he did not know when it would go to trial, but that it would be before his term as states attorney expires. Boswell said, “I know that some people say that I am afraid to prosecute Newman, but I assure the people of Williamson County that Newman will be prosecuted.” MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Mouser  Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roberts and daughter, Doyle of Freedom, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Butts and daughter of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Seth Norris and son, Seth Thomas, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Butts. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Jake McAnelly of Marion, spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. McAnelly. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Misses Carrie and Clara Chamness of Marion spent Easter with their mother, Mrs. Sarah L. Chamness. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Rogers and children, Lowell and Bernice, of Johnston City and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sullivan and sons, Wayne and Richard, of Freedom spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hence McAnelly. MDR – Apr 12, 1928

Poordo  Mr. and Mrs. Bill Yarber of Harrisburg visited her brother, Henry Dunaway Monday. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Harold Maynard has moved on the Pea Welborn farm. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Mrs. Lucy Pulley and daughter, Bertha, of Marion called on Mrs. Pulley’s brother, Uncle Bill Angel Wednesday. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Marion Personals  Mike Ferrell of Carterville was in Marion on business Tuesday evening. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Mrs. Ida Beech of Vienna is in Marion visiting her brother, Urie. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Miss Lydia Gulley is in West Frankfort visiting her sister, Mrs. Earl Woods. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Carterville  Carl Butts is ill with influenza at his home south east of this city. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

William Gentry of Wolf Creek was a business visitor in this city Wednesday. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Mrs. Sadie Shoemaker has been ill the past week is greatly improved. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Jean Murray Burkholz has been ill for several weeks at his home on Virginia Avenue. MDR – Apr 13, 1928  

Ruby Katheryn Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones is unable to attend school on account of illness. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Bernard Crain who has been working in a barber shop in Missouri is visiting his father, Pete Crain on East Illinois Avenue. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

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Mr. and Mrs. Pete Truran of Marion are the parents of a 6 pound baby girl born April 12th. This is the second child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Agnes Russell. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Mrs. Mary E. Odum died at 10:30 P.M. Thursday at her home on Marion Rt. 1. The death was very sudden and came as a severe shock to the family. Mrs. Odum was 67 years of age. An inquest is pending. MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Charlie Birger was granted a stay of execution until a jury of twelve Franklin County citizens can decide whether or not he is sane. Birger was to have been hanged at 10 o’clock Friday morning in the jail yard at Benton for the murder of Mayor Joe Adams of West City. Birger was told of his reprieve by Jailer M. Lovan and Editor M.C. Page of the Benton Evening News. His first words were, “Well, we’ll have a drink on that.” He was given a glass of water of which he drank freely. Then he said, “I’ll be glad to see my babies again.”   MDR – Apr 13, 1928

Creal Springs  Funeral services were held here yesterday for William Lloyd Reid, 60, who died Thursday. He was the son of William F. and Phoebe J. Reid and was born December 31, 1867 and died April 12, 1928. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Charles Kunesman of Creal Springs; a step­brother, James Gordon and a step-sister, Mrs. John Terry of Goreville; a step-sister, Mrs. Sarah Lumber of Vienna, a step-brother, W.F. Gordon of New Burnside; a step-brother, J.W. Gordon of Kentucky; two nieces, Mrs. Lucretia Jones and Ethel Jones of Herrin, and niece, Miss Thelma Branceum of Creal Springs. He suffered a stroke on April 9th. Two brothers, Charles Lawson and Louis W. Reid, one sister, Mrs. Luella Josephine Hall, one half-sister, Rosa Elmira Gordon and one half-brother, Thomas Carlton are deceased. Burial was made in the Salem Cemetery. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Arleigh Phillips of Corinth Township are the parents of a baby boy born April 13th. This is the second child of the family and has been named Edward Lee. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Mrs. Anna Norman died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest C. Radford, 207 West Goodall Street after ten days illness with pneumonia. She was 75 years of age. She was united in marriage with J.S. Norman of Crab Orchard in 1872 and he preceded her in death ten years ago while they lived at Crab Orchard. Mrs. Norman was the mother of seven children, five preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ernest C. Radford of Marion and Mrs. Ed Cox of Crab Orchard; ten grandchildren, Mrs. Mildred Dickinson and Everett Radford of Marion, Dwight and Lowell Echols of near Carrier Mills and Logan, Lorene, Eldridge, John Teddy and Freddie Cox of Crab Orchard and one great granddaughter, Patty June Dickinson of Marion. One brother, J.E. Massey of Urbana, who was with her at the time of death, also survives. Mrs. Norman was a member of the M.E. Church in Marion. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

On Wednesday April 11th friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Fern Shaw and surprised her in honor of her thirty-fifth birthday. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Word was received in Marion on Saturday of the sudden death of Everett Gill, 23, former resident of Marion and a nephew of Mrs. Etta Moore of 906 West Main Street. Death occurred at a hospital at Brookfield following a short illness. Deceased was the son of Fred Gill, now of Brookfield and was reared in Marion, where he was married to Miss Jeanie Cunningham who survives. Funeral services will be at the home of Mrs. Etta Moore. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

P.P. Aiken, the blind expert sharpener of knives and scissors, living at 304 South Monroe St., says he can handle all the work given to him. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Henry Mitchell who has been in charge of the Thrift Store at Carrier Mills since last November 1st. has been transferred to H.W. Bracy to the Thrift Store in Carbondale, the change taking effect this week. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and son, Don are again living at their home on South Future Street until they get located in Carbondale. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon for James Pleasant Farmer who died Wednesday, April 11th at his home on East Carter Street in Marion. Mr. Farmer was born in Christian County, Kentucky March 6, 1843. He was married in 1875 and leaves, besides his widow, the following children, James Farmer, Rufus Farmer, John H. Farmer of Marion, Mrs. Anna Gunter, St. Louis; Mrs. Mable Holland, St. Louis, Columbus Farmer, Anna, Mrs. Elizabeth Hodge of Cape Girardeau. Burial was made at Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Mrs. John Absher entertained with a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Lee Atwood at her home on North Highland Street Thursday evening. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Johnston City  Dr. and Mrs. A.U. Tarr were called toKarnack Thursday on account of the illness of Mrs. Tarr’s father. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

S.S. Vick and J.B. Collier of the Cline-Vick Drug Company here and Mark Tidwell of the Zeigler Drug Company returned Wednesday night from St. Louis where they have been transacting business since Tuesday. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cash of Marion were the guests of friends and relatives here on Sunday. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Miss Ozara Roberts of Sacramento, California has been visiting her sister, Mrs. John Bassey here, but left Tuesday for St. Louis where she will visit before returning to her home. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Mrs. Maude Ozment was reported quite ill Thursday at her home on North Washington. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Mrs. Blanche Berry and little daughter, Marjorie Louise, left Friday for Moline where they will visit Mr. Berry who is employed there. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

Mrs. Carrie Hershberger was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Beathel Richerson on North Jefferson Thursday. MDR – Apr 14, 1928

The body of Everett Gill who died at Maywood Chicago Apri113th was brought to the home of his aunt, Mrs. Etta Moore at 906 West Main Street Monday morning. He is the son of Fred Gill, formerly of this city and was born in Marion August 10, 1905, and was 22 years, 9 months and 3 days old at the time of his death. He attended the public schools in Marion and high school at St. Louis. He was married to Miss Jeanie Cunningham at Jonesboro August 3, 1924, and two children were born to this union, both deceased. His mother also preceded him in death. He leaves besides his widow and father, the following brothers and sisters, Robert Gill, Harry Gill, Ralph Gill, Helen Gill and Miss Lora Gill, all of Brookfield, Illinois. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – Apr 16, 1928

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Benton   Whether Charlie Birger is sane or not remains for a jury in circuit court here to decide, but the statement of one physical was all that it required to convince the court this morning that the condemned gangster is suffering an acute attack of indigestion. The beginning of the sanity hearing was postponed until two o’clock this afternoon. Birger’s counsel did not ask for a continuance on the grounds of the defendant’s illness specifically, but sought a few hours respite for a consultation between new attorneys in the case. MDR – Apr 16, 1928

Theodore Beltz, a school boy of Creal Springs is in the Harrisburg Hospital as a result of an unusual accident and intended joke played there recently. According to the story, Beltz told the doctors that he was sitting in the Post Office at Creal Springs getting his lessons after school and waiting for orchestra practice. A nine year old boy came into the Post Office and playfully flipped a piece of tin foil at him with a rubber band. The tin foil hit Beltz in the eye and ruptured the eye ball and most of the contents had run out before he reached the hospital. Dr. D.A. Lehman of the Harrisburg Hospital said that it was impossible to state yet whether he would lose the sight of his eye or not, but he was doubtful if he would ever see with that eye again. MDR – Apr 16, 1928

Mrs. Arthur Rice died at her home in East St. Louis Monday morning. She will be remembered as May Mayhew. Her mother, Mrs. Dave Chaney was killed last October on the east hard road. She leaves her husband and the following children: Mrs. Thelma Gibson, Pontiac, Michigan; Brooks and Harry Lee of East St. Louis. The following brothers and sisters also survive, Mrs. Alice Hartwell, Mrs. Vick Atwood and Arthur Mayhew and a half-brother, Byrd Chaney. Funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of the body. MDR – Apr 16, 1928

Marriage License

Lawrence Cherry, Herrin                      23

Edna Tippy, Herrin                              21

Joe C. Gualdoni, Herrin                        30

Jeanette. J. Will, Herrin                       21

Jewel Hathcoat, Bush                           23

Zella Masters, Bush                              18

Alfred Bennett, Colp                            62

Lanetta Reynolds, Colp                        35

Leslie Dunning, Weaver                        24

Mae Burnett, Weaver                           17

William L. Todd, Johnston City             30

Madge Miller, Johnston City                 16

Lloyd Jones, Herrin                             22

Geneva Robinson, Herrin                     18

Floyd Mears, Herrin                             18

Thelma Reynolds, Herrin                      18

Louis Cistiglini, Herrin                          23

Louise Venegoni, Herrin                       18        MDR – Apr 16, 1928

J.W. Pyle is recovering from painful burns about the face that he sustained Friday afternoon when he narrowly escaped death in the explosion of an iron pipe on which he was working at the forge of the R.L. Jones blacksmith shop near his home. One end of the pipe had been welded closed and Mr. Pyle had put the other end into the forge’. When the pipe became hot it melted to some extent the end closed trapping the accumulation of hot air and gaseous fumes from the forge, which caused the pipe to burst. Pieces of molten metal were blown about the shop as the hot blast and red coals from the forge caught Mr. Pyle in the face. The blast was of strong force although not sufficient to knock him down. MDR – Apr 16, 1928

Herrin  The Herrin City School election was rather heated Saturday with O.H. McNeill, Thomas O’Neal and George Parsons victorious. Snyder Herrin was added to the ticket on Friday evening to fill an unexpired term and received 464 votes to 547 for Edward W. Hasenjaeger. Herrin received over 400 votes that were thrown out because after writing in his name on the ballot they failed to put an “X” in front of the name. The high school election was not contested. J.V. Vick being elected president with Paul Whittenberg and Joe Benson as Board members. MDR – Apr 16, 1928

Mrs. Lucy A. Gallegy died Sunday, April I lth at her home in Goreville, at the age of 52 years, 9 months and 11 days. Mrs. Gallegy was born June 3, 1845 at DuQuoin, Illinois and was a member of the Baptist Church at Goreville. Her husband preceded her in death a number of years ago. She leaves the following children, H.E. Gallegy and Mrs. Effie Nipper of Goreville; two brothers, Robert Haggard of Tennessee and Carol Haggard of Alabama and the following grandchildren, Roy Nipper, St. Louis; Cecil Walker, Robert Lee Gallegy, Goreville; Miss Floy Nipper; Mrs. Fayrussell and Harold Nipper of Goreville; Vern Nipper, Omaha, Neb. and Romney Nipper of Indiana. MDR – Apr 16, 1928

Perry Warren Jackson died at his home on Marion Rt. 2 Monday, April 16th at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 13 days. He was born in this county June 3, 1862. He was married December 11, 1885 to Mrs. Mary Motsinger and one child, Mrs. Alma Edwards of Carterville was born to them. He leaves, besides his wife and daughter, a foster daughter, Miss Mary Hilliard, two half-sisters, Mrs. Susan Joiner of Peoria; Mrs. Martha Lynch, Centralia, two half-brothers, Thomas Hilliard Rt. 2, Marion and Willis Hilliard, Vicksburg, Mississippi; a sister, Mrs. A.L. Bradley of Marion and a brother, Frank Jackson of Marion Rt. 2. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Church and the I.O.O.F. Funeral services at the Mt. Pleasant Church with burial in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. MDR – Apr 17, 1928

Benton  The Charlie Birger insanity hearing went to the jury about 3:20 this afternoon with indications of an early decision. The last witness for the state was Dr. Buntin of Benton who has attended Birger since he has been in jail here and he said that he believed Birger was sane. In the afternoon Birger staged an insanity scene for the benefit of the crowded court room. He swore and cursed, apologized, stood up, talked to the judge and nearly had a fight with a deputy. Once, the jury had to be removed from the room in order to allow the prisoner to calm down. Deputy Sheriff Roy Clutts, state witness and guard at the jail said that he talked with Birger in jail and that when some women came in to see him that Birger said that she was his grandmother. He said that Birger looked out of the window and saw them building the scaffold and said, “If I had a gallon of soup, I’d blow them all to hell.” Birger then butted into the testimony with the assertion, “You could send me to hell in three minutes if could take Roy Martin along.” Martin is the state’s attorney. The witness was asked if he thought Birger was sane or insane and before he could answer, Birger said, “Aw you’re crazy yourself.” Birger then stood up and looking toward the audience said, “I want to apologize, but I can’t help it. I want to tell the dirty louse what I think of him.” Birger then said to the witness, “Let him swear, that’s the way he makes his living.” Birger then burst out with a “Hey Judge, I want to take a smoke. You’ve done all you can for me.” Harry Weaver, another deputy, made Birger sit down and then he and Birger got into an argument and finally Sheriff Pritchard had to intercede and put someone else in charge of the prisoner as he feared that Weaver would hit Birger, who was cussing him constantly.

Charles Smith, another deputy was next called and said he had noted no change in Birger since the time he was put in jail. He said that before the original date for the hanging he talked with Birger and that Birger him to give his flannel shirt to Charles Misker and the rest of his clothes to his sister. Birger jumped up again and said, “You’re a liar. I said to give it all to Charley. Why don’t you tell the truth?” Smith said that he played cards with Birger thenight before the execution was scheduled to take place and that Birger asked Ted Bowers, who was also playing, if Bowers was going to testify against him and that Bowers said, “Well, if I do, it will be to testify the same as you would, that I think you are sane.” Birger, he alleged replied, I guess you are right.” The jury was out twelve minutes and returned with its verdict that “Birger is not insane.” MDR – Apr 17, 1928

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Benton  According to Nathan Birger, nephew of the gang leader sentenced to die for the murder of Mayor Joe Adams of West City, the former terror of Southern Illinois gangland is suffering from paresis, a wasting away of the tissues. In an affidavit, which the nephew presented yesterday afternoon in an unsuccessful effort to secure a two weeks delay of the sanity hearing, he declared he had consulted with several alienists and had made an effort to secure their services from St. Louis, Mo., Rochester, Minn. and New York. All of the alienists had told him; he said in the affidavit, that it would take them about two weeks to complete an observation of Birger to determine whether or not he is sane. The nephew’s affidavit declared that Birger’s father died of paresis and that the disease is inheritable and incurable. MDR – Apr 17, 1928

John W. Whiteside was born near Simpson April 21, 1845 to James A. and Martha (McKee) Whiteside. He died April 14, 1928 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R.M. Taylor at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 22 days. While he was yet young his parents moved to Pope County and engaged in farming. John enlisted in the Union Army August 16, 1864 and served in Co. F, 29th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He saw service in Natchez, Miss., around Mobile, Alabama and Galveston, Texas. Returning home he engaged in farming. On February 20, 1868 he married Martha J. Harper who was his faithful companion for 53 years and who has long gone to her reward. To this union seven children were born, Charles H. Whiteside, deceased, Scott County, Missouri; Mrs. Emma Gresham, Sikeston, Mo.; Willie Whiteside, deceased; Oscar Whiteside, Lilbourn, Mo.; Hattie Taylor, Creal Springs; Julius C. Whiteside, Creal Springs and Harry Whiteside of St. Louis, Mo. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church with burial at the Creal Springs Cemetery. MDR – Apr 17, 1928

Johnston City  Miss Pearl Lloyd, sales lady in Vick’s was off duty last week due to illness. MDR – Apr 17, 1928

Merrie Peterson, Jr. was the guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Carrie Hershberger in this city Saturday. MDR – Apr 17, 1928

Miss Anna Whittington has resigned her position in the Jones Drug Store to accept a position with the Southern Illinois Bell Telephone Company. MDR – Apr 17, 1928

Linford T. Love, 52, of Carterville, died at five o’clock Tuesday afternoon of influenza. The deceased is survived by a widow and one son and two daughters and one brother, Locket Love. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Miss Mary Davis and Leslie Milam, both of Marion, were married Sunday at 3:00 p.m. by Justice of the Peace, John Carmical. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Davis and is a student at the Marion Township High School. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J.Milam and is employed an automobile agency in St. Louis where they will reside. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Harry Joe Vickery, small baby of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vickery, died Tuesday, April 17th at the age of 1 month and 17 days. The baby was born February 27, 1928. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Vickery of Marion. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Pittsburg  Mrs. Arthur Henderson is reported on the sick list. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

A baby girl was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Angel. This is the fourth child and the fourth girl. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Mrs. Louisa Peebles left Saturday for Chicago where she will visit her son and family, John Peebles and from there she will have an extended visit with Willie Peebles in Rockford. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Raymond Burnett left for Chicago to seek employment. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Mrs. Elmer Bryant is a patient in the Carbondale Hospital. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Follis moved back to their home in Belleville Friday. Mr. Follis is employed by the Illinois Light and Power Co. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Carterville  Tony Yucas left for Flint, Michigan to seek employment. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Clinton Drummond has secured work on a farm at Wood River. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Mrs. Reta Lively has been ill the past week at her home on Pine Street. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Lester Cox and Ralph Bush were in Alton and St. Louis the past week seeking employment and returned home Thursday. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Creal Springs  William P., son of Riley and Elizabeth Mounce (deceased), was born in Johnson County September 27, 1848. He died at the home of his son, James T. Mounce east of Creal Springs April 11, 1928. He was 79 years, 6 months and 14 days of age. Deceased was married March 25, 1871to Lucinda Castles and to this union a large family of children were born the following of whom survive, R.M. Mounce, Simpson E. Mounce, Mrs. Ettie Simmons, James T. Mounce, Mrs. Hettie Hood and Mrs. Sarilda Morley. There were 25 grandchildren. Mrs. Mounce was one of the more prominent farmers in the vicinity of Creal Springs and where most of his time was spent. The funeral was held at the Robinson Cemetery, south of New Burnside . MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Johnston City  Ben Scher returned home from Washington D.C. where he was called last week. His brother passed away shortly after his arrival there. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gillis visited her mother, Mrs. Reynolds in Galatia Sunday. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Dr. and Mrs. O.O. Tarr, Mrs. Minnie Evers and little daughter, Mary Sue, motored to Marion Tuesday where the doctor transacted business. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

Mrs. U.H. Newton returned home Tuesday from Carbondale where she has been this week visiting her son and daughter, Thomas and Muriel who are attending school there. MDR – Apr 18, 1928

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Marriage License

Anthony Pisoni, Herrin                          22

Mary Pessina, Herrin                            20

Francis Beavers, Herrin                         23

Helen Sanders, Johnston City                19

Loren B. Turnage, Marion                      21

Jewell Lena Fowler, Marion                   16

Leslie J. Milan, Marion                           21

Mary Francis Davis, Marion                    18

Joseph 0. Gaddis, Johnston City            20

Ethel J. Hayes, Johnston City                20

Everett Miller, Carrier Mills                    22

Pauline Groves, Carrier Mills                  18

Curt White, Creal Springs                      23

Stella McGuire, Creal Springs                 16

Walter Myslicki, Christopher                  22

Helen Novak, Christopher                     18

U.P. Mohler, Goreville                           77

Martha McBride, Creal Springs               65

George V. Newman, Richview                29

Elsie Kemp, Richview                            22

Floyd Huffstutler, West Frankfort      21

Neva Bourman, West Frankfort              18

Harry Malady, Harrisburg                      33

Hazel Prather, Harrisburg                      23

Walter E. Collins, Johnston City             25

Stella Jones, Marion                              22         MDR – Apr 19, 1928

Charlie Birger Silent To End   Birger, nervy as ever, with a smile on his lips and the exclamation “Beautiful World” marched to the scaffold this morning and the trap sprung at 9:43. Birger told Phil Hanna, “You’re a wonderful old boy and I have nothing against anybody.” Hanna put the black cap over his head and the gangster paid for his crimes. Charlie spent his last night recalling early accidents in his life, including the time when he sold papers on the streets of St. Louis Throughout the night and early morning he talked and joked with his guards. At seven a.m. he ate a breakfast of two hard boiled eggs, two slices of toast and coffee. A barber came in to shave him and Birger asked him if he was nervous. The barber was not used to handling a safety razor and finished shaving him carefully. He called Mrs. Millard Lovan, wife of the Franklin County Jailer, and thanked her for the treatment extended during his confinement in the jail at Benton. Mrs. Edna Aarons of Portland, Oregon, the first wife of Birger, called at the cell and talked with him for five minutes. She was Birger’s wife for eight years and is now the wife of James Aarons of Portland. As she left Birger said “Good bye baby.” She will claim his body and take it to the home of Ray Shamsky, brother-in-law of Birger, in St. Louis where the sisters and two children of the gang leader wait for it. He had no children by his first marriage. The rope was tested at 8:30 a.m. with a bag of sand. There were enormous crows outside the stockade early this morning: Sheriff Coleman of Williamson County and his force of deputies are present and armed guards patrolled the streets. Veteran flagman, Phil Hanna is in charge of his sixty-first execution. It was revealed this morning that Birger attempted to commit suicide Tuesday night. He made a rope from a blanket and jumped from his bunk. The guards heard him fall and resuscitated him after he had been unconscious for about one minute. MDR – Apr 19, 1928

Charlie Birger was born a Russian Jew in 1882. His parents immigrated to America and settled in New York City where they lived for a short time during Birger’s early childhood. While Charlie was still small the family moved to St. Louis, later settling on a farm near Harrisburg in Saline County, Illinois. There Birger grew up. Being of an adventurous turn Charlie enlisted in the U.S. Calvary as soon as he was old enough to pass a recruiting officer’s examination and served that branch of the army during the Spanish-American War. Birger’s military bearing and erect, although slight stature, were outstanding characteristics throughout his later life. After leaving the army, Birger returned to Harrisburg, but a few years later found him operating a small coal mine between Edgemont, Illinois and East St. Louis. In 1912 he lived in Christopher, Illinois, but a year later he was back at Harrisburg. From 1913 to 1923 the law officials in Saline and Williamson Counties kept a watchful eye on Birger for being the operator of bootlegging and gambling places, some times in one of the two counties, sometimes in both. Birger made easy money in the days of local option and in both Saline and Williamson counties, Birger could usually be found operating a liquor stand conveniently adjacent to some town or village that had been voted dry by the citizens. Ledford, near Harrisburg in Saline County, was one of those places. Halfway, a convenient distance between the three cities, Marion, Johnston City and Herrin in Williamson County was another. On November 15, 1923 Birger killed his first man in Williamson County at Halfway where he was later to become a perpetrator of many murders. MDR – Apr 19, 1928

Fire at 2:35 a.m. Thursday destroyed the home of Sam Ellis at the corner of Railroad and Parham Street just east of North Court Street. Ellis and family escaped in night clothes with a few extra pieces of wearing apparel that they grabbed as they fled. The fire is believed to have started from electric wiring in the front of the house. The home was partially covered by insurance. MDR – Apr 19, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Bourland of Marion received a telegram from their son, Sam Bourland announcing the arrival of a seven and a half pound son at his home in Chicago. This is the first child of the family. MDR – Apr 19, 1928

Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur Rice who died in East St. Louis were held Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Alice Hartwell of North Monroe Street. MDR – Apr 20, 1928

East St. Louis   Friends of Charlie Birger arriving here today and planning to attend his funeral were surprised when they were informed that the former gangster’s body would be cremated and buried here tomorrow. The former gang lord’s wife, Mrs. E. Aarons of Portland, who claimed the remains, rushed the body here for the funeral services. MDR – Apr 20, 1928

Two former followers of Charlie Birger, gang lord who died on the scaffold at Benton Thursday, stood before the bar in Williamson County Circuit Court Friday morning and pleaded “not guilty” to charges of participating in the murders of highway patrolman Lory L. Price and his wife, Ethel. The two were Fred Wooten and Jack Crews who were brought out of the Williamson Co. Jail to be offered a trial, but the ghost of their former leader dangling from a hempen noose beckoned to them to delay as long as possible a trial in court. MDR – Apr 20, 1928

Leroy A. Goddard, who as a small boy in Marion, Ill. knew he would become a great banker and he is pounding out his fiftieth year of service as guardian and investor of the public’s money. Today he received congratulations of thousands upon opening of the new home of the State Bank of Chicago. He is chairman of the executive committee of the State Bank. MDR – Apr 20, 1928

W.C. Swinney, 42, prominent Marion Masonic leader and mine man, died in the Herrin Hospital at 8:45 a.m. Friday following an operation for appendicitis. He was a Past Worshipful Master of A.F. and A.M. No. 89, having served the head of that order during the last year, which was one of the most successful years of the local lodge. Mr. Swinney was married January 7, 1928 to Miss Bess Davis who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Misses Frances and Louise Swinnery by a former marriage. He was a mine foreman for many years and had been foreman at Bobby Dick Mine at Herrin for several years. For several years he had suffered occasionally from acute attacks believed to be appendicitis, but recovered each attack without an operation. Recently the attacks had been more frequent and last Saturday he submitted to an operation. MDR – Apr 20, 1928

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Mrs. Julia Beardon Dunaway died Sunday after a long illness and funeral services and interment will be at the Shed Church on Tuesday. Julia Ann Beardon (Bearden?), daughter of Tom and Elizabeth Beardon, was born in Green County, Arkansas August 31, 1854, died April 16, 1928, at the age of 73 years. She was married to M.M. Patton December 15, 1871. To this union five children were born, Mrs. Alice Wyman of Creal Springs; Rosetta Patten, who died in infancy; Mrs. Martha Perry; wife of Will Perry who also preceded her in death; Thomas Edward Patten, deceased and W.M. Patten at home who survives. After the death of her husband, she was married to J.R. Dunaway on July 5, 1885, and to this union two children were born, Logan Dunaway of Carterville and Mrs. J.H.C. Davis of West Frankfort. She was converted May 1, 1887, and joined the old Shiloh Church, later moving her membership to Center Baptist Church in Crab Orchard. She is survived by her husband, four children and two brothers and stepsisters, Cab Beardon of Colp, Alf Beardon of Marion, Mrs. Frone Kelton of Johnston City and Mrs. Ed Davis of Marion and twelve grandchildren. MDR – Apr 20, 1928

George Wilson Bond died at his home 609 North Garfield Street at 9:25 a.m. Friday following an acute attack of stomach trouble early Thursday. The deceased was president of the local union of carpenters. He was a member and a past Noble Grand of Williamson County Lodge 392 I.O.O.F. and was a member also of the Benevolent Encampment of I.O.O.F. and of Marion Lodge 93, Rebecahs. He recently received a Veteran’s button representing twenty-five years membership in the Odd Fellows Lodge, although he had been a member for 27 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was church clerk for several years and a member of the choir. Decedent was born in Tennessee December 21, 1864 and was the son of Jacob and Harriet BOND. At the time of death he was 63 years, 3 months and 29 days of age. He was married at Harrisburg in 1875 to Minnie Davis who survives with the following children, Mrs. Joyce King, Marion; Mrs. Arthur Kays, Herrin; Carl Bond; Nadine Bond; Mrs. Edith Roberts and Walter Bond. One sister, Miss Alice Bond of Marion and two brothers, J.L. Bond, Marion and Joe Bond of Herrin also survive. Interment at the Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – Apr 20, 1928

Mrs. Rachel Kingery left Saturday for Chicago where she plans to make her home. MDR – Apr 21, 1928

Word was received in Marion telling of the death of Mrs. W.S. Cocke, 75, who died on April 2 at the home of her son, C.J. Cosby in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mrs. Cocke has been in ill health a long time. She was the wife of W.S. Cocke, formerly of Creal Springs where he operated a furniture and undertaking business for many years. The deceased is survived by her husband, six sons and a daughter and all were present for the funeral services, except T.N. Cosby of Carmi. Although Mr. Cocke is 85, he still remains in good health and was a constant attendant at his wife’s bedside. He expects to make his future home with a stepson in Northern Indiana. MDR – Apr 21, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bolger wrote to friends in Marion telling of seeing Charles A. Lindburg (Lindberg?) when he made his recent unexpected visit to the Denver flying field. Mr. and Mrs. Bolger were crossing the field at the time Lindburg arrived. MDR – Apr 21, 1928

Braxton Parish Pulley died at his home at Paulton Friday. Burial will be at the Bethlehem Church Cemetery. The deceased was 83 years, 10 months and 29 days of age. He was born in Illinois March 21, 1846. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War and spent his life after the war as a farmer. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, WILL of Florida and Andrew of West Frankfort and one daughter, Mrs. Betty Taylor of East St. Louis. MDR – Apr 21, 1928

Marriage License

L.R. Boatright, Marion                           23

Matilda Anderson, West Frankfort          23

Elliott Willeford, Herrin                          28

Miss Purdie Whitson, Herrin                   38

Lavern Absher, Herrin                           23

Mary Oxford                                        18           MDR – Apr 21, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. O.O. Bell of Rt. 6 are the parents of a baby boy born April 18th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Lowell Lenford. The mother was formerly Miss Maudene Johns. MDR – Apr 21, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bloodworth of 1100 North Vicksburg St. are the parents of a baby boy born April 19th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Clarence Theodore. The mother was formerly Miss Annabelle Spiller. MDR – Apr 21, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rousey of Pittsburg Rt. 1 are announcing the arrival of a baby boy born April 8th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Noel Eugene. The mother was formerly Miss Nellie Ray. MDR – Apr 21, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Parks Richey of Marion Rt. 3 are the parents of a baby boy born April 10th. This is the fourth child of the family and has been named Edward Richey. MDR – Apr 21, 1928

Justice of the Peace John Wesley Carmical of Marion died Sunday morning, April 22, 1928. He was the son of Elijah and Isabelle Campbell Carmical and was born in Tennessee June 2, 1853 and was 74 years, 10 months and 20 days of age. Reared in the state of Tennessee, he had lived in Illinois for 51 years and in his young manhood attended Ewing College four terms. He settled in this county in Corinth Township. In 1853 he married Hattie Phillips who died in 1904. Mr. Carmical taught school 14 years. He served at Justice of the Peace 12 years when he came to Marion and was in the mercantile business here 22 years. Since retiring from Marion Clothing co. where he was last employed over a year ago, Mr. Carmical had been a Justice of the Peace in East Marion Township. He was a member of the Masons and the Odd Fellows. He is survived by three sons, Ralph of Chicago; Herman of New York and Hobart of Morris, Illinois and two daughters, Miss Mae of the Marion City school faculty and Mrs. Earl Collard of Metropolis. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Friends and family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Grimes on North Washington Street in celebration of Mrs. Grime’s birthday. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mitchell of 500 West Goodall St., Marion are the parents of a baby boy born April 19th. This is the fourth child of the family and has been named Joseph. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chamness of 808 West Goodall St., Marion are announcing the arrival of a baby boy born April 16th. This is the second child and has been named Walter Leroy. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

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Miss Letha White left Saturday morning for LaPorte, Colorado to resume her school work. She has been teaching at LaPorte for the past six years and was called to Marion by the death of her brother, Gilbert White. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Oak Grove  Mr. and Mrs. Ben Russell who have lived in Pittsburg this winter have moved back to their old home place in this vicinity. MDR Apr 23, 1928

A surprise dinner was given in honor of T.E. Holmes’ sixtieth birthday on Sunday. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Miss Ruth Loless, Doris Craig and Verner Bryan called on Miss Bonnie Loless Monday evening. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Mrs. Robert Loless and children, Junior, Dorothy June and J.V. called on Mrs. L.E. Holmes and Mrs. C.V. Loless Sunday. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Stonefort  Mrs. Verna Souther and son, Clifford, left for Chicago last week where she will visit her brothers, Elmer and Ralph and her sister, Mrs. Kenneth Osborn. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Mrs. Ellen Whipple of this place was taken to the Lightner Hospital at Harrisburg last week and is now back at home taking treatments from Dr. Lightner. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Mrs. E.E. Pulley of this place went to Equality last Saturday to visit her aunt who fell and broke her hip. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Will Lewis are the parents of a baby boy who has been named Clifford. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Johnston City   John Brown and William Durham were arrested on a charge of operating a gaming house and six men found in the place were arrested for gaming when night Policeman, Henry Stover raided the place Saturday night. One hundred fifty dollars in money and all gambling devices were confiscated. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Ruby Alean Shelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Shelton of 604 North Johnson Street died Monday morning at the age of 4 years, 5 months and 8 days. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church followed by burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. The little girl was born in Johnston City November 15, 1923. One brother, Roy, survives with the parents. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Bainbridge  Mrs. George Chamness of this community is very low at the present time. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Raymond Owen and Albert Broeking and Elsa Broeking called on Earl and Gladys Brush on Sunday afternoon. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Will Harris is the new school director for this year. MDR Apr 23, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sutton of this community have moved to a new community. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Mrs. Eura Clark called on her sister, Mrs. John Anderson last week. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Marion Personals  Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Alexander of Herrin were Marion visitors Monday. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

George W. Crenshaw of Marion renewed his subscription to the Marion Daily Republican. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Mrs. Bertha Osburn and Mrs. George Osburn of Chicago arrived in Marion Monday where they will spend a few days at their home place. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Mrs. Leonard Norman left Monday for Neilson to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.C. Hill. MDR – Apr 23, 1928

U.M.W.A.  Death Claims Paid

George Bennett, age 60, was killed by a fall of rock March 22; member Local Union 1776, Freeman Spur MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Rex McCurry, age 62, cause of death March 31 unknown, member Local Union 1144, Herrin MDR – Apr 23, 1928

John L. Ellis, age 66, myocarditis was cause of death April 2, member Local Union 1248, Herrin MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Thomas Poole, age 65, death March 25 due to pneumonia; member Local Union 4177, Marion MDR – Apr 23, 1928

Plumville  Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pulley and Mrs. Rolland Wilson of Marion were helping their mother, Mrs. Sarah Pulley, paper and clean Thursday and Friday. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

The schoolteachers of this vicinity are all located for the coming year. Miss Opal Pulley goes back to the Pulley School next year. Rolland Stilley goes back to his same school at Crab Tree and Leslie Stilley is hired as a teacher at the Cross Roads for next year. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

Several of this community attended the funeral of Perry Jackson at the Shed last Tuesday. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

Johnston City    Miss Dorothy Sowell has been very ill for the past week, but is reported some improved. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

Mrs. Ada Wehr returned to her home in Pontiac, Michigan after spending time with friends and relatives here the past two weeks. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

Miss Elverta Duncan went to Chicago Saturdaywhere she expects to remain indefinitely. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Robert White left for Glen Robers, Virginia to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John White, former residents of this city. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

Ralph Gore, who has been confined to his home some time suffering a severe case of pneumonia, is able to be up and out again. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

Dr. Graves and daughter, Miss Gladys, of Goreville visited his daughter, Mrs. Virgil Cox. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

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When Jack Crews and Fred Wooten, alleged to be former followers of Charlie Birger, were arraigned in circuit court Tuesday morning on charges of murder and conspiracy growing out of the murder of Lory Price and his wife, they secured a delay until the July term of court. The two defendants pleaded “Not Guilty” last week. The case of Joe Booher, Fred Thomason, Harvey Dungy and E.E. Young, charged with robbery, was also called and was continued upon the petition of Booher, the only defendant in court, Dungy is in the Penitentiary at Chester and Young is free on bond. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

Marriage License

Vassel Kokatan, Benton                         34

Vare Cseke, Johnston City                     18

Charley Yozepatich, Johnston City    40

Mary Ruzinsky, Johnston City                38

Frank Misk, Benton                               23

Sophia Dubonasky, Benton                   20

Louis Webster, Zeigler                          25

Nellie Threewith, Zeigler                        21

Frank Taylor, Creal Springs                   24

Madge Deen, Creal Springs                   18

Jesse Nicholson, Marion                        19

Lola Pearl Heltsey, Marion                     18

Ralph Taylor, Creal Springs                    20

Finnie Cash, Creal Springs                     17

Lawrence Jackson, Herrin                      35

Bertha Burkes, Herrin                           29

Harvey A. Johnston, St. Louis                49

Sophia Broadhead, St. Louis                  58             MDR – Apr 24, 1928

Carterville   Ralph McCluskey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McCluskey, has been in ill health for a long time and is still on the sick list. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

A birthday party was given Wednesday for Louis Samuel Kisner at his home on Nevada Avenue in honor of his 7th birthday. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

The funeral for Linford T. Love was held at the First Methodist Church Tuesday, April 19th. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. He was born at Salem, Kentucky and has resided in Carterville for 19 years. He departed this life about 5:30 at his residence on Schneider Street Tuesday evening, April 17 at the age of 55 years, 5 months and 29 days. He was a coal miner, but for the past year has been carrying the mail and express. He became ill with influenza, several weeks ago and started back to work, but suffered a relapse which ended in paralysis that resulted in his death. He is survived by his mother, three brothers and three sisters, his wife, Mrs. Anne Clark Love, and three children, Williard Love, Miss Ruby and Miss Naomi Love, all of this city. MDR – Apr 24, 1928

Herrin  Charles R. Pope, 67, wealthy Herrin land owner and one of the county’s most prominent citizens, died at his home in Herrin at 7 o’clock Tuesday evening. He was born on a farm which is now part of the city itself. He added several sub -divisions to the city’s territory and at the time of his death still controlled valuable city property. He was president of the Herrin Loan and Improvement Association. MDR – Apr 25, 1928

Rev, and Mrs. H.H. Wallace of Tyler, Texas, arrived in Marion to visit with their daughter, Mrs. Ott Owens of North Market Street. They came here from Sturgis, Kentucky where their son, Rev. Fount Wallace, who was shot down on the streets of Troup, Texas where he was serving as pastor of the Baptist Church, was buried. A garage owner, Loyd Wilson was arrested and charged with the shooting. Rev. Fount Wallace, who was 25 years of age, was standing talking to the proprietor of a drug store when shot to death. Besides his parents and sister in Marion, he is survived by his widow and a young daughter. MDR – Apr 25, 1928

Miss Mydia Marsh gave a shower Tuesday night at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Marsh, for Mrs. Lesliel J. Milan, who is leaving for St. Louis to join her husband where they will make their home. MDR – Apr 25, 1928

Funeral services for Mrs. John Kokorias, formerly Miss Agnes Strike, who died in East St. Louis April 21, were held at Dillingham Church on Tuesday. MDR – Apr. 25, 1928

Carterville  Mr. and Mrs. Henry Falkerson and family motored to Terre Haute, Indian to attend the funeral of Mrs. Fulkerson’s brother, Sunday. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Misses Lorrain Burkholz and Josephine Lauder have been employed to teach again next year at the Crainville School. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Mrs. Ethel McEwan is ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. Will Burton on West End Ave. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Butts and children are making their home at Eldorado where Mr. Butts has secured employment. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Clint Brann has purchased the e lot, building and gas tanks from T.A. Gannon. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Moody Hindman gave a surprise party for their daughter, Miss Ruth Hindman at their home on South St. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Johnston City   Mrs. Thelma Travelstead has returned home from an extended visit in Chicago. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Mrs. Mary Hope left Monday for St. Paul, Minnesota where she will remain indefinitely. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Mrs. Hugh Belford of Marion spent Tuesday here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Harris. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Mrs. Walter Wells returned Monday from Ann Arbor, Michigan where she has been with her mother who is in the hospital there. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Mrs. Carrie Hershberger and granddaughter, June Spiller, are spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Roscoe Richerson. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

The funeral services for John Carmical, veteran school teacher, merchant and justice of the peace, who died Sunday, were held Wednesday at the First Methodist Church. The Washington School was dismissed during the funeral service to permit the students and teachers to attend. Mr. Carmical’s daughter, Mae, has for several years been a member of the city school faculty. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Allie Keller of South Court Street are the parents of a baby boy born April 23rd. This is the tenth child of the family and has been named Robert Lee. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

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Flora Frances, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spiller, passed away at the family home near Carterville Monday morning about 7:30 after a lingering illness of several weeks. She was born September 26, 1925 and departed this life April 23, 1928, age 2 years, 6 months and 27 days. Besides her parents she is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Lona, Mildred, Mary, Gilbert, Sherman and Royal. One brother preceded her in death about a year and half ago. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Cottage Home Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Hurricane   Paul S. Frick and Miss Laura Frick have been on the sick list but are now improving. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Earl Walker of Marion called on Miss Pauline Crain on Monday evening. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Clark and family of Carterville spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Clark and family. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Miss Ruth Frick has the mumps. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Herrin   As an acknowledgement of her ability in the handling of delinquent children cases, Mrs. Hester Yuill was chosen as vice president of the Illinois Probation Officers Association. When Mrs. Yuill, now Williamson County probation officer, first came to Herrin she was employed as a member of the high school faculty and during that time she was a power among the young folks and did wonders with the Camp Fire Girls. MDR – Apr 26, 1928

Poordo  Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Boatright visited the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Boatright, Tuesday night. MDR – Apr 27, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Moore and Walter Moore of Downers Grove spent last week with home folks. MDR – Apr 27, 1928

Floyd Mifflin went to Centralia Tuesday to buy a horse. MDR – Apr 27, 1928

Mrs. Charley Jenkins is suffering with tonsillitis. MDR – Apr 27, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Arley Phillis are the proud parents of a baby girl born April 12. This is the second child and the second girl. The mother was formerly Miss Lorrine Rice. MDR – Apr 27, 1928

Robert Ray is in Centralia taking treatment for his eyes. MDR – Apr 27, 1928

Jimmie Orr has purchased the Walter Moore farm and moved in last week. MDR – Apr 27, 1928

The household goods of Luther Cavitt of Marion started moving to Cleveland, Wisconsin by Courtney’s moving van. The Cavitts’ will make their home there. MDR – Apr 27, 1928

George Taylor, age 18 of Herrin was on trial in Circuit Court Friday for the theft of an automobile at Herrin last September. The prosecution was presenting evidence Friday with Frank Lutes, who pled guilty to the same charge, as the chief witness. MDR – Apr 27, 1928

Joe Nolen of Marion died in a Murphysboro hospital Friday night following an illness of only four days with double pneumonia. The body was brought to the G.J. Frick Undertaking Parlor. The deceased had lived in Marion seven years. His wife died two years ago. He is survived by a brother in Pennsylvania and a cousin, I. Nolan of Chicago who arrived to be at his bedside when he died. MDR – Apr 28, 1928

Mrs. Pearl Watson, wife of Earn Watson who was convicted this week by a jury in circuit court on a charge of perjury, went on trial Saturday on a similar charge. The case against Mrs. Watson, like the one against her husband grew out of a trial in July 1926 when they were acquitted of a charge of burglary and larceny. It is alleged that she testified falsely when put on the stand in that case as defendant to testify when she and her husband procured a bed spread and a stove which they were charged with stealing. MDR – Apr 28, 1928

Marriage License

H.E. Taylor, West Frankfort Pearl Ball, West Frankfort Ray Newbold, Creal Springs Bonnie L. Davis, Creal Springs Tolbert Richmond, Freeman Spur, Luvenie Ivory, Freeman Spur     MDR – Apr 28, 1928

West Frankfort   Miss Billie Moyers of West Frankfort suffered a cut in the throat, which severed the windpipe, in an auto accident at the Ashley Wye, when the car in which she was riding skidded on the slippery pavement. The car was driven by James Clayton of West Frankfort and besides he and Miss Moyers, was occupied by James Clayton, owner of the car, and Miss Tyke Elkins. MDR – Apr 28, 1928

Divorces

The following divorces have been granted recently in circuit court.

Daisy Bradley from Monte Bradley, maiden name of Daisy Davis restored MDR – Apr 28, 1928

Rivers Ashmore from Hazel Ashmore MDR – Apr 28, 1928

Louis Daughtery from Hoson Daughterty MDR Apr 28, 1928

Carrie Walker from John Walker MDR – Apr 28, 1928

Ruth B. Atterberry from Omer Atterberry MDR – Apr 28, 1928

William Norwood from Lillie May Norwood MDR – Apr 28, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Walker of Johnston City visited with Mrs. Walker’s mother, Mrs. Milton Norman Friday. MDR – Apr 28, 1928

Mrs. Pearl Watson of Scotsboro was found guilty of a charge of perjury in circuit court Saturday. She is the wife of Earn Watson who was found guilty on a similar charge on Wednesday. Both testified that Watson bought a bedspread and an oil stove from his uncle Jeff Watson instead of breaking into a house and stealing it as they were charged. Like her husband, Mrs. Watson’s conviction carries a sentence of from one to fourteen years in the penitentiary. The principal witness for Mrs. Watson and her husband was Earl McRoy who testified that Watson did buy the articles from Jeff Watson. McRoy is now under indictment for perjury. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

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A.H. Kelley of Marion died at his home on East Reeves St. Saturday at 8:30 P.M. of bronchial asthma and acute nephritis. The deceased was born in Massac County, Illinois October 5, 1875 and was 51 years, 6 months and 23 days of age. He was the son of Mathew Kelley. He had lived in Illinois all of his life. He served as a private in the army during the Spanish American War. Mr. Kelley was married October 22, 1905 to Emma Manier Stephenson who survives him. One son, Paul Kelley, one grandson, Lester Stephenson, 12, who made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Kelley since five months of age, survives besides the following step children: Aubra Stephenson, Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Ray Williams, Visalia, California and Bertis and Clifford Stephenson of Marion. One brother, William Kelley of Granite City also survives. Mr. Kelley was a member of the First Baptist Church. As a miner he held membership in the miner’s union and was a member of the Knights of Phythias and the Redmen. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lee entertained at their home with a dinner in honor of the birthdays of Frank Swain of Johnston City and Arthur Lee of DuQuoin. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Leigh  Roy Jent is rebuilding his home which burned on November 22nd. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Miss Virginia Butts is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burges Butts. She has been employed at the State Hospital at Anna. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Orvie Dorris are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. This is the third child and has been named Jessie Lorene. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Dog Walk  Elmer Hill who has been employed at Chicago returned home Monday. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Miss Cecil and Retha Gulledge visited with their sister, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rushing. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

A surprise dinner was given Tuesday for J.L. Rushing in honor of his 66th birthday. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Mrs. Henry Nickelson attended the funeral of her sister in Centralia Tuesday. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ruthing and daughters, Mildred and Althea visited her mother, Mrs. Jackson, who has been sick but is some improved. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Nathan L. Stone of Marion passed away Saturday night, April 28, 1928, at the age of 77. years, 1 month and 2 days. The immediate cause of death was anemia. His wife, son, daughter and two grandsons were present during the last days of his illness and death. The deceased was married on October 12, 1871, to Minnie H. Wier, the daughter of Captain Joseph Wier and Luticia Stewart Wier. They resided on a farm in Corinth Township until 1896 when they moved to Marion where Mrs. Stone died on March 1, 1905. To their union eight children were born, four of whom, Anna, Una, Joseph and Gracie died in infancy. The other children are, Mrs. Ollie Stonum who resides in Gainesville, Texas; George R. Stone of Marion and Alice Peplow of Beverly Hills, California. Aud Q. Stone died during the flu epidemic in February 1919, leaving four sons, all of whom are now living, Nathan Stone of St. Louis; George W. Stone, a seaman in the Navy; Wood Stone and Fred Stone who live with their mother, Mrs. Roland Spitman in Belvidere, Illinois. Mrs. Peplow has one son, William George Peplow. The grandson, Nathan Stone has a daughter, Lucille, the great granddaughter of decedent. The following brothers and sisters survive, William Riley Stone; Sallie Strickland and George W. Stone, all of Galatia; Liza Killman of Harrisburg and Julia Allen of Creal Springs. On December 9, 1906 he was married to Sophronia Cassell of Anna, Illinois who survives him and who will continue to live at the family home in Marion. This marriage as well as the first, was very happy. Nathan Stone was a hard working successful farmer and stock raiser during his active life. He was ambitious that his children should have advantage of education which he so badly missed. He believed in the church and the institutions of government, education and religion. The funeral was conducted at the First Methodist Church of Marion. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Pittsburg  Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mathis and son, Paul Edward, left for their home in Oklahoma after spending a few weeks visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Esco Edwards and family. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Mofield and daughter, Dona Jean of Golconda visited with her sister, Mrs. John Frye over the weekend. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Jessie Kobler, Avis Jones and Elsie Barnett attended the funeral of Perry Jackson at the Shed Wednesday. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Hudgens   Mrs. Alice McKinney who has been ill for some time was taken to the hospital at Carbondale Tuesday where her tonsils will be removed. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Misses Ruth and Rhetha Gulledge spent Monday with Mrs. Ella McKinney. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

Mrs. Ella McKinney and son, Charles, spent Tuesday with Miss Ruth Gulledge. MDR – Apr 30, 1928

May

The body of Olen D. Bridges of Creal Springs, who was killed in an automobile accident in Detroit, Michigan April 29th arrived in Marion Tuesday and was taken to the home of Mrs. Kenneth Isom, sister of the deceased, living at 829 South Virginia Avenue. Deceased was born at Pleasant Grove October 31, 1900 and was the son of David Y. and Belle Stokes Bridges. He is survived by his mother and two sisters, Mrs. ISOM and Miss Lois B. Bridges of Madisonville, Ky. He was employed as a salesman and died as the result of injuries sustained in a collision between an automobile and a street car in Detroit. MDR – May 1, 1928

Carl Payne Howell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Howell of Blairsville, died April 25, 1928 at the age of five months and two days. The deceased was born November 23, 1927 and was ill for a short time. He leaves a father and mother and one brother, Leslie. He was laid to rest in the Blairsville Cemetery. MDR – May 1, 1928

Willie Downs was arrested Tuesday for an attempted burglary of the Neely Drug Store on West Main Street late Monday night. Operators of the drug store learned of the burglary Tuesday morning when the place opened for business and the broken widow was discovered. MDR – May 1, 1928

James V. Hearn, veteran teamster, died at 2:00 Tuesday morning at his home in Marion after a long illness. The deceased was born near Corinth May 31, 1856, and was 71 years, 11 months and 1 day of age. He was the son of Turner and Mary Ann Biggers Hearn. Mr. Hearn had spent all of his life in Williamson County where he followed the occupation of carpenter before engaging in the business of teamster in Marion many years ago. He was married first to Amanda Pulley on February 15, 1877. Of five children born to them, four died in infancy, Roy V. Hearn the fifth, was killed in a mine accident eleven years ago. Following Mrs. Hearn’s death several years ago he married Mrs. Tinie Coleman on November 26, 1926, and she survives. The following brothers and sisters also survive, Sam Hearn, Corinth; Ed Hearn near Union Grove; Mrs. Alice Graham, Marion; Mrs. Susan Roberts, Corinth and Mrs. Margaret Stearett, Carthage, Mo. Mr. Hearn was a member of the First M.E. Church where the funeral will be held Wednesday. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – May 1, 1928

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Marriage License

Manson Embree, Metropolis                  22

Marie Fort, Metropolis                          22

Lloyd Martin, Carrier Mills                      22

Ruth Farront, Carrier Mills                     19

John Cathcart, Harrisburg                     23

Sybelia Todd, Harrisburg                       23

Ralph M. Turner, Creal Springs              21

Marie Robinson, Lawrenceville               20     MDR – May 1, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sanders of Marion Rt. 1 are announcing the arrival of a baby boy born April 28th. This is the second child of the family. MDR – May 1, 1928

Creal Springs  Mr. and Mrs. Carl Suit are the parents of a new baby girl. The little Miss arrived last Thursday night, April 27, 1928. Not named at this time. All getting along fine. MDR – May 1, 1928

Ralph M. Turner, recently honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Post at Mt. Clemons, Michigan and Miss Marie Robinson of Lawrenceville were quietly married Saturday evening at the groom’s home here, his father, Rev. W.L. Turner officiating. MDR – May 1, 1928

The Almus Hundley family moved back to the farm home last week. Miss Mildred, however, remains a freshman in the high school. MDR – May 1, 1928

Pearl Henson and son, Oscar, were in Creal Springs last Wednesday doing business. MDR – May 1, 1928

Mrs. Vivian Copeland of Marion visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Camden Sunday. MDR – May 1, 1928

Mrs. Anna White was born April 3, 1868 and died April 26, 1928, being 60 years and 23 days old. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was married about eleven years ago to A.L. White who with five step-children survives. Two children of the deceased preceded her in death. Services were held at the Fairview Church north east of Creal Springs and burial was in the nearby cemetery. MDR – May 1, 1928

Mrs. John Robinson, one of Johnston City’s oldest residents, was buried here Monday afternoon following services in the First Methodist Church at Johnston City. Mrs. Robinson died Saturday morning following a lingering illness. MDR – May 1, 1928

Ezra Warren, former Marion mine man, but recently assistant mine manager for the Peabody Mine at Sherman, Illinois, dropped dead at that mine at 1 p.m. Monday. The mine was not operating, and the body could not be removed until steam could be raised at 6 p.m. Word was not received by Marion relatives until late Monday afternoon, and it is not known whether death came from heart failure or an accident. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bandy and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson drove to Springfield on Monday evening to assist in bringing the remains to Marion. Ezra Warren was a son of George and Sarah Hampton Warren and was 42 years of age. He was married to Miss Kate Spain to which union one son, Champ was born. After her death he married Miss Goldie Vaughn who with three children survives. He is also survived by one brother and five sisters. These are M.C. Warren of Harrisburg; Mrs. Ben Holman of Marion Rt. 5; Mrs. Onnie Sanders of Campbell, Mo.; Mrs. C. Buchan of Memphis, Tennessee; Mrs. Ezra Marrittra of Indianapolis and Mrs. Ezra Harper of Paragould, Arkansas. MDR – May 2, 1928

James Clifford, alias James Howard was held in the county jail following his efforts to “borrow” $100 from the Marion ban last week and was placed under $500 cash bond to await the action of the grand jury on the charges against him. A.J. Wade, his companion, was arrested with him and released when the evidence against him was not sufficient.  MDR – May 2, 1928

Carterville  Mary Catheran Watson, the wife of Jess Watson, was born March 2, 1860 and died Monday, April 30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Yewell. She was 68 years, 1 month and 23 days old. She is survived by her husband, five daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Yewell; Mrs. Bell Redford, Mrs. Anna Ward, Mrs. Maratie McNell, all of Carterville and Mrs. Amy Musgrave of Cobden; one son, Thomas Watson of Anna and 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was converted when a young girl at the Old Freewill church at Cottage Home when it was organized. She became a member later transferring her letter to the West Grand Avenue Baptist Church of Carterville. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers, her grandsons, were: Ira Yewell, Everett Yewell, Floyd Musgrave, Lester Yewell, Cleo Radford and Golva Yewell. The flower girls, her granddaughters, were: Misses Alleen Watson; Opal Musgrave; Lola Ward, Esta Watson and Nema Yewell. MDR – May 2, 1928

Johnston City  Funeral services for Mrs. John Robinson were conducted Monday at the Methodist Church. MDR – May 2, 1928

Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Gillespie and family spent the day with his brother, John Gillespie and family of Chamness Sunday. MDR – May 2, 1928

Mrs. Susie Leigh left last week for Vienna where she will visit indefinitely with her son and family, Howard K. Fowler. MDR – May 2, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gamber of Christopher were guests of his aunt, Mrs. W.B. Kemper of this city. MDR – May 2, 1928

Mrs. Clarence Fox of Marion received word Thursday morning that her father, H.P. Crain of Carterville passed away at 8:30 Thursday morning. He had been stricken with a paralytic stroke and has been ill for some time. He is the grandfather of Miss Christina Fox of Marion. MDR – May 3, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sims of Marion are the parents of a baby boy named Byrl Loren who arrived at the Sims home at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday. The young man is the fifth child and fourth boy of the family. MDR – May 3, 1928

Funeral services were held at Johnston City Wednesday for John P. Saunders of White Ash who dropped dead Tuesday after returning from work in the field of his mother’s farm there. Interment was in Lake Creek Cemetery. It was determined Saunders died as the result of paralysis of the brain. MDR – May 3, 1928

J. Milton Norman received word Thursday noon of the sudden death of a relative, John Wright of Murphysboro who died Wednesday night. MDR – May 3, 1928

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Harley Beavers, 19, West Frankfort, was sentenced in Circuit Court Wednesday to serve four months at the Vandalia State Penal Farm and pay a fine of $65 and costs following his conviction of stealing $9.50 worth of automobile accessories from an automobile at Johnston City in March. MDR – May 3, 1928

Funeral services for Olen Bridges, former Creal Springs man killed in an automobile accident in Detroit, Michigan, were held Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Isom. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – May 3, 1928

Bainbridge  Miss Bertha Ice has been a patient at the Carbondale hospital and is getting along nicely. MDR May 3, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Wilson received the sad news Saturday that Mr. Wilson’s uncle had passed away. MDR – May 3, 1928

The Bainbridge School has a new teacher for next years, Miss Ruth James. MDR – May 3, 1928

Hurricane  Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Crain and son moved from this vicinity Saturday to parts unknown. MDR – May 3, 1928

Mrs. W.B. Crain is on the sick list. MDR – May 3, 1928

Miss Laura Frick spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Elizabeth Craig. MDR – May 3, 1928

Will Weatherford returned Tuesday from a two weeks trip to his former home in the mountains of East Tennessee, 75 miles east of Chattanooga, where he has three brothers residing there. MDR – May 3, 1928

Hezekiah Pierce Crain was one of the oldest citizens of Williamson County, his father settling in Crainville when he was a small boy. He was very active in politics and well known in Marion, having resided there about five years. He was born in Crainville November 2, 1852 and departed this life May 3, 1928 at the age of 75 years, 5 months and 1 day. He was a member of the Crainville Missionary Baptist Church. In 1875 he was married to Amanda Jane Bulliner, who survives his death. The following children also survive: Mrs. Troy (Ora) Felts of Crainville; Mrs. Clarice (Maude) Fox of Marion; Mrs. Joe (Mae) Samuels, RFD; Mrs. Robert (Pearl) Boren; Mrs. John (Ida) Hutton, Mrs. Charles (Esther) Curtis and Mrs. Oscar (Ruth) Winn of Carterville; Paul Crain of Christopher and Dewey Crain of Gary, Indiana. The following brothers and sisters also survive, A.S. Crain of Freeman, Mrs. G.W. Chitty of Crainville and Mrs. Eve Herrin of Denver, Colorado. Thirty-two grandchildren also survive. Funeral services at the Hurricane Church. MDR – May 3, 1928

Mrs. Charles Sherertz entertained her Sewing Club Friday afternoon at her home, 528 South Future Street in Marion. MDR – May 3, 1928

The funeral of Mrs. Fronnie Gibbons of Carterville was held Tuesday, May 1 at the First Methodist Church with Rev. E.E. Montgomery officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Gibbons was born in Nebo, Kentucky on July 13, 1874, the daughter of Robert Wade and Laura Ann Reynolds and departed this life at the age of 53 years, 9 months and 10 days on Sunday, April 29, at 11:00 P.M. at the Herrin Hospital. Gastric ulcer of the stomach was the cause of death. While a young girl she attended school at Barnsley, Kentucky where on May 4, 1895, she was united in marriage to Louis Gibbons, later moving to Carterville where she has resided for the past 28 years. She is survived by her husband and two children, Mrs. Lloyd Painter and Leonard Gibbons, both of Carterville. Two sons, Kenneth Floyd Gibbons and Cecil Louis Gibbons died in infancy and Mrs. Johnnie Spiller who died December 22, 1927. She is also survived by the following sisters: Mrs. Sarah Robinson; Mrs. Mollie Green, both of Herrin; Mrs. Hallie Wilson of Energy; Mrs. Addie Meyer of South Bend, Indiana; Mrs. Dannie Hayes of Altus, Oklahoma and Marion Wade of Nortonville, Kentucky. At the age of 15 she united with the Methodist Church later transferring her membership to the M.E. Church of Carterville. MDR – May 3, 1928

Funeral services were held at Cedar Grove church Thursday for Mrs. Rebecca Pulley who died Tuesday. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – May 3, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Will Peebles of near Crab Orchard are announcing the arrival of a 6-3/4 pound baby boy born May 2nd. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Lillian Parks. MDR – May 3, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Hudgens of 807 North Vicksburg Street are the parents of an 8 pound baby boy born May 2nd. This is the third living child of the family. MDR – May 3, 1928:

A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Miss Edna Crain on East Union Street for Mrs. Clarence Goddard who was formerly Miss Louise Shafstall. MDR – May 3, 1928

Pigeon Creek  Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Angoi and family of Spillertown were the Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Chamness. MDR – May 3, 1928

Miss Reatha Ice underwent an operation for appendicitis last Tuesday at the Holden Hospital at Carbondale and is improving nicely. MDR – May 3, 1928

Roy Chamness purchased a new Ford last week. MDR – May 3, 1928

Dr. J.B. Miller who has been ill for some time has been moved to the Hen^–in Hospital. His condition is considered critical. MDR – May 5, 1928

Mrs. Harry Sutherland has been at the point of death at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis for several days. MDR – May 5, 1928

Sylvester Clark, commonly known as Ves Clark, was born in Union County, Illinois July 20, 1860 and died at the old home farm 9 miles south of Carterville, Illinois Saturday, April 28, 1928 at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 8 days. He resided in Union County until the age of 21 when he came to Williamson County where he met and married Mary A. Wilson of Wolf Creek, Illinois. She preceded him in death about 25 years ago on the same farm where he has lived for about 50 years. Five children were born to this union, Fanny and Luther died in infancy; Charley of Zeigler, Ollie and Lillie, both of St. Louis. He was married to Dona Mann in 1898 and four children were born to this union, Mrs. Fern Burnett Opdike, Mrs. Myrle Brush of Marion, Mrs. Opal Russell, Carterville and Thomas Clark who is residing at the old home. Mr. Clark was the father of 9 children, 2 of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, two sons and five daughters, nine grandchildren, one brother, William J. Clark of Pittsburg and one sister, Ella Wilson of Marion. He professed Christ in 1914 but never united with any church. MDR – May 5, 1928

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Gilbert White, son of James Alexander and Cordelia Walker White, was born in Creal Springs Township March 28, 1903 and departed this life Sunday morning, April 15, 1928, at the age of 25 years and 18 days. He grew to manhood in Williamson County and lived here all of his life. He was educated in the public schools after which he assisted his brother, Thurmond White, in the dairy business. He was also in the postal service at the time of his death being one of the mail carriers out of the Marion Post Office. He is survived by his father and mother and the following brothers and sisters and close friend, George, Thurman White and John Parmer White of Rt. 4 and Edward White of Rockford, Illinois, his sister, Miss Leatha White of Laporte, Colorado, eight nephews and three nieces. MDR – May 5, 1928

Dr. James B. Miller of the oldest and best known physicians in Williamson County died at 4:40 a.m. Sunday at the Herrin Hospital. Dr. Miller was born in Saline County May 13, 1856 and was 71 years of age. He was the son of Bryant and Martha Jane Russell Miller. He received his education in the public schools of Saline County and later in St. Louis and Chicago medical colleges. He was a resident of Williamson County the past 24 years during which time he had been a practicing physician. Dr. Miller was also a minister, having been ordained in the Missionary Baptist church 38 years ago. Dr. Miller had been a member of the Missionary Baptist faith for 50 years and of the First Baptist Church in Marion for 24 years. He was married on July 4, 1878 at Stonefort to Miss Margaret Ann Young who preceded him in death May 30, 1917. ‘Of that union the following children survive, Lacy Miller and Mrs. Walter Emery, Santa Monica, California; Clark and Chris Miller, Rowell, New Mexico; Hugh Miller, Mrs. W.M. Abney and Mrs. J.H. Grayvill, Marion and Roy Miller of Herrin. One brother, Marshall Miller and a sister, Mrs. Louis Richey, both of Carrier Mills, two half-brothers, Thomas and William Writson (Witson?) and one half-sister, Mrs. Oliver Cozart of Carrier Mills also survives. Dr. Miller was married a second time to Mrs. Lynne Mae Dixon of Carterville on June 30, 1922 and she survives. Pneumonia and complications were ascribed as the cause of Dr. Miller’s death. MDR – May 7, 1928

Will Kidd, 35, self-styled Negro bad man, was beaten to death with a club late Sunday afternoon by Ira Stewart, also colored, in the kitchen of Stewart’s home in Corinth Township near Droyatt’s store when Kidd attacked Stewart while drunk. Stewart was exonerated by a coroner’s jury, which investigated the killing Sunday night. The only witness of the killing was Mrs. Allen who was in the kitchen cooking the evening meal when the fight occurred. Stewart and Mrs. Allen both testified that Stewart repelled the attack with a heavy stick that he was using as a walking cane. Blows over the head resulted in Kidd’s death. Mrs. Allen is a sister of Stewart. Other residents of the settlement testified that Kidd had been drunk all day Sunday and had been trying to start trouble. He had boasted that he would “get him a man before night.” Another witness said Kidd had at one time boasted that he had killed seven men. He was an ex-convict, the evidence revealed. Letters found on Kidd’s body indicated that he had a niece in Washington State and a sister in St. Louis. He had been living in Corinth Township since Christmas. MDR – May 7, 1928

Mrs. Sarah E. Edmondson, wife of Thomas Edmondson of Marion died Sunday morning at 8 o’clock. The deceased was born March 26, 1875, and was the daughter of Ben and Fannie Hawkins Morris. She was born at Marion, and all of her life was spent in this vicinity. She was married at the age of 18 years to Joe Holley who died 15 years ago. Three children, Mrs. Cecil Jorden, Mrs. Jeff Brown and Mrs. Orvil Starnes, all of Marion survive. She was married to Thomas Edmondson March 6, 1921, and he survives as well as one half-sister, Miss Daisy Morris of Dixon, Illinois. Interment in the I.O.O.F Cemetery. MDR – May 7, 1928

Word was received in Herrin Monday of the death of Harry Hanks, Herrin auto racer in an accident at Sullivan, Indiana Sunday. Hanks, according to information reaching Herrin, was competing on a dirt track auto race when his machine turned over, throwing him to the track in the path of another machine which passed over his body. Hanks is survived by a wife and an infant child. MDR – May 7, 1928

Mrs. Ralph Norman received word Monday morning from Benton that her uncle, Donaldson Jordan of Johnston City, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Effie Summers Sunday night. His death was due to a paralytic stroke. MDR – May 7, 1928

Relatives received an announcement of the birth of a 7 1/2 pound baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Reece Long of Louisville, Kentucky May 3rd. The little Miss has been named Virginia Lee. The mother will be remembered as Miss Gladys Smith. MDR – May 7, 1928

Mrs. A.F. Warskow was called to St. Louis Monday to the bedside of her brother, William Seherd of Granite City, who is in the hospital there. MDR – May 7, 1928

T.W. Phillips, formerly engineer for the Peabody Company in Marion was transferred by the company to handle their interests in the west. He is now located at Tahoma, Leflore County, Oklahoma. MDR – May 7, 1928

Death Claims Paid

Vinko Vodapich, age 30, died on April 17 of tuberculosis, member of Local Union 1426, Johnston City MDR – May 7, 1928

John Romans, age 34, tuberculosis was cause of death April 7; member of Local Union 1880, Marion MDR – May 7, 1928

Campbell Riggins, age 42, died of pneumonia April 17, member of Local Union 1144,  Colp MDR – May 7, 1928

Noah Grounds, age 37, pneumonia was cause of death April 14 member Local Union 3192, Johnston City MDR – May 7, 1928

Hudgens  Mrs. Marie Bloodworth and baby, Harold Loyd, of Detroit, Michigan are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Butts. MDR – May 7, 1928

Mrs. Alice McKinney returned home Saturday from the Carbondale Hospital where she has been a patient there. MDR – May 7, 1928

Plumville  Uncle Jim Culbreth is not well. MDR – May 7, 1928

Mrs. Hezzie Davis spent several days with her mother, Mrs. Bert Hankins who is sick. MDR – May 7, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Scobey of Marion drove out and looked over the old home place of Mr. Scobey’s childhood and called on Mrs. Sarah Pulley Monday evening. MDR – May 7, 1928

The fifth attempt on the life of States Attorney Arlie 0. Boswell was made about 8:30 p.m. Monday when an unknown assailant fired two shots through a window at the Boswell home on West Boulevard as the States Attorney was sitting alone in the living room reading a newspaper. Boswell sustained a slight wound on a finger of the right hand and a scratch on the left side where one of the bullets grazed the skin. Boswell said Tuesday morning that he was unable to account for the attack on his life. He said he had received no anonymous letters or any other recent hint that he might be attacked. He was reluctant to disclose the incident the first knowledge of which became circulated when neighbors heard the shots.  MDR – May 8, 1928

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Rev. Clyde Bailey, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, assumed office Tuesday morning as Chief of Police. He was named by the city commissioners at the regular meeting Monday evening to succeed Carl Winters who had been Chief of Police since the new administration took office on the first Monday in May 1927. MDR – May 7, 1928

Mrs. L.A. Sanders of 208 N. Hamlet St. entertained a party of young people at her home in honor of the 11th birthday of her daughter, Kathryn Sanders. MDR – May 7, 1928

Carterville  Mrs. Mary Chitty of Crainville passed away at her residence after a three weeks illness which resulted in paralysis at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 20 days. She was born in 1851 at Crainville, the daughter of Jasper U. Crain and Elsie Carlisle Crain and departed this life Saturday, May 5, 1928. She was married to Martin L. Tippy and to this union two children survive her; David A. Tippy of Marion and Martin L. Tippy of Gary, Indiana. Later she married George W. Chitty and two children blessed this union, Mrs. Lena Pike of this city and Ferna Chitty of Rt. 1, Makanda. Her husband and the following brother and sister survive her: Alonzo Crain of Herrin RFD and Ms. Eveline Herrin of Marion. One brother, Hezekiah Pierce Crain who was buried Saturday, May 5th preceded her in death. She was a member of the old Crainville Missionary Church. Interment was in the Hurricane Cemetery. MDR – May 8, 1928

Charles Simpson is out again shaking hands with friends, he has been at his home on Brown Street recovering from the airplane accident. MDR – May 8, 1928

Miss Carmen Purnell has accepted a position with the Mackellar’s’ Bakery. MDR – May 8, 1928

Dr. J.P. Huff and Mrs. Mettie McNell motored to Carbondale Sunday and visited with George Poteete. MDR – May 8, 1928

Saline Creek   Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Parks have moved to their new house on the Pea Ridge farm. MDR – May 8, 1928

Mr. Johnnie Sims visited with Miss Bertha Marks Sunday. MDR – May 8, 1928

Miss Velma Pritchett who has been in Chicago for some time returned to her home on Marion Route. MDR – May 8, 1928

Mrs. Mary E. Chamness, age 74 years and 3 months died Wednesday morning at the home of her brother, E.M. Lamaster. Death followed a serious illness of three weeks. Deceased was born on a farm about two miles northwest of Marion February 9, 1854 and was the daughter of George W. Lamaster. She was reared on the. Lamaster home place and spent most of her life in this county. About thirty years ago she was married to Marshall E. Chamness, now deceased. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – May 9, 1928

Springfield, Ill.   The three Shelton brothers, Carl, Earl and Bernie are to be retried during the June term of the U.S. District Court here for the robbery of a mail messenger at Collinsville in 1927. The Shelton’s were convicted of the Collinsville robbery charge at Quincy and sentenced to Leavenworth Penitentiary but regained their freedom when Harvey Dungy made affidavit that his testimony was perjured. He was the only witness who claimed to have actually seen the Shelton’s at Collinsville the day of the holdup. New evidence was unearthed at the arraignment of Jones and Lawrence Dougherty, another gangster, at St. Louis recently. Dougherty testified that Jones and Sleeth Thompson, who have since has died, planned the crime and induced the Shelton’s to carry it out. The Shelton’s are now free on bond pending a review of the State Supreme Court of their conviction and sentence of from one year to life in the Chester Penitentiary for the robbery of the Kincaid State Bank in 1924. MDR – May 9, 1928

Marriage License

Ray Earnheart, Johnston City                 21

Norma McClintock, Johnston City           18

William Bailey, Clifford                          22

Edna Short, Cambria                             18

David Tippy, Marion                              21

Jewell Brown, Cambria                          20

Herbert Hearn, Hartzell, Mo. —

Elsie Short, Marion —

Harry Garvaglia, Herrin                         32

Lena Calcatera, Herrin                          32

Charles Neal, Buckner                           21

Fairy Bacon, Christopher                       18    MDR – May 9, 1928   

Creal Springs  Phillip Fluck of Marion came on Thursday for treatment and baths at the Creal Springs Hospital. MDR – May 11, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Holloway recently of Kansas City are the parents of a baby boy, Herald Lawson, born May 6, 1928. They are at the E.W. Hepler home in this city. MDR May 11, 1928

Mrs. Ruth Roberts who has been ill for some time returned to the hospital at St. Louis. MDR – May 11, 1928

Oscar Kelty of Marion was injured at the Stiritz Mine today when coal fell on him, breaking his leg. Only one bone was broken. MDR – May 11, 1928

Apple Sauce by: H.M.S.   What the newsboys are wondering is who will take the place of Charlie Birger. MDR – May 11, 1928

Hospital Notes

Mrs. Cora Welborn of New Denison who is a patient at the Marion Hospital is doing fine. MDR – May 11, 1928

Mrs. Ina Seber of Marion underwent an operation recently and was reported doing nicely. MDR – May 11, 1928

Mrs. Dean Mabry of Herrin as accepted a position at the Marion Hospital. MDR-May 11, 1928

Mrs. George Parks of Crab Orchard visited Miss Bert Parks at the hospital. MDR – May 11, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Baumgartner received word of the marriage of their daughter, Miss Lillian Baumgartner to Frank Stalling. The marriage took place Thursday, May 10 at the First Methodist Church in Chicago. They were both formerly of Marion. MDR – May 11, 1928

Frank Sample of 375 South Broadway, Yonkers, New York wrote the Marion Daily Republican seeking help in finding an aunt and uncle by the name of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sample believed to live in this vicinity. MDR – May 11, 1928

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Funeral services were held Friday at Hurricane Church for Charles W. Kennedy of Pittsburg who died Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was born in New Orleans October 21st 78 years ago. About 36 years ago he was married to Phoebe Whitecotton who preceded him in death. Four children, Mrs. Mary Ninos of Zeigler; Charles Kennedy of Herrin; Mrs. Viola Boys of Pittsburg and Mrs. Addie Spiller of Carterville survive. Mr. Kennedy had lived in Williamson County most of his life and followed the occupation of farming. Death was due to paralysis. MDR – May 11, 1928

Mrs. James Phillip left Friday for Chicago to join her husband who is employed there. MDR – May 11, 1928

Johnston City  Miss Evan Hearn of this city, now in Hasting, Michigan, was married to William O’Conner of Chicago. Miss Hearn graduated from the local high school and a musical college in Chicago. Mr. O’Conner is a tenor soloist, broadcasting from WLS in Chicago. MDR – May 11, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. George Farner of Marion are the parents of a 9-pound baby girl born April 26th. This is the second child and has been named Delores Anita. The mother was formerly Miss Verna Lee Owhene. MDR – May 12, 1928

Mrs. Elma Laswell Sutherland, wife of Harry Sutherland, died in the Barnes Hospital Thursday. She was born in Harrisburg on July 27, 1898 and was 29 years, 9 months and 13 days of age. She move to Johnston City while a young girl and graduated from the high school there. On September 5, 1916 while spending a summer with relatives in Michigan, she was united in marriage with Harry Sutherland of Marion who went there to claim his bride. For the past six years they have made their home in St. Louis, Mr. Sutherland being on the road a good deal of the time. Previous to that time they had both worked in Marion and had lived here and at Johnston City. Mrs. Sutherland was at one time the cashier for the C.I.P.S. Co. in Marion. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Johnston City. Following death the body was taken to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Laswell near Vergennes. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. MDR – May 12, 1928

Clayborn Harris and Ily Bane of Grassy Township were scheduled to go to trial in Police Magistrate Court Saturday on a charge of killing a fox out of season. Both men claim they had suffered considerable loss of chickens by the inroads of the fox upon their poultry yards. MDR – May 12, 1928

Mrs. Effa Jane Cox, wife of George F. Cox of Scotsboro, died at her home Saturday at 4:07 p.m. The deceased was born at Stonefort September 14, 1875 and was 52 year of age. She was the daughter of Joshua and Mary Pyle. At Ozark October 31, 1891 she was married to George F. Cox who survives. Sons and daughters are, Roy Cox, Marion; Oby Cox, Mt. Vernon; Loice Cox, St. Louis; Melvin Cox, Marion; Almond Cox of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Sam Arnold; Mrs. Mamie McCormick of Scotsboro and Mrs. Fred Malcolm of Marion . Thirteen grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Cox professed Christianity at the age of 12 years and had been a member of the Church of God at Scotsboro the past ten years. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – May 12, 1928

Skaggs  Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wohlwend and family visited with their son, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wohlwend of near Marion. MDR – May 12, 1928

Marriage License

Walvie Prather, Energy     25

Isabell Addison, Energy    19

Cleatis Addison, Energy    21

Ina Sever, Marion            22

Oral Marks, Johnston City 24

Lillian Parks, Marion         16

William H. Walker, Herrin 26

Vivian S. Crain, Carterville 21

John Stawarczik, Johnston City   21

Jeanette Mazurek, Spillertown    19

Charley Forsythe, Marion  22

Florence Vorner, Marion   18    MDR – May 12, 1928

Carterville  James Ronald McCluskey, born May 12, 1928, the infant son of John H. and Maude E. Spires McCluskey, died at 5:20 p.m. Monday, May 7, 1928. The baby had been ill since birth. He is survived by one brother. MDR – May 12, 1928

Mrs. John Visconti visited her husband who is at the St. Andrew’s Hospital at Murphysboro. MDR – May 12, 1928 

Word was received in this city on Thursday that Gilbert Crain, the son of Dr. and Mrs. B.F. Crain of Carbondale and formerly of this city, was seriously injured in an automobile accident at Texas where he is employed. MDR – May 12, 1928

Birdwell  Almus Hundley moved back on his farm from Creal Springs where he moved last fall to teach school. MDR – May 12, 1928

Uncle James Deaton who has been sick is slowly improving. MDR – May 12, 1928

Sherman Tanner of Carrier Mills has moved on the farm of Mrs. Phillip Kimmel in this vicinity for the summer to make a crop. MDR – May 12, 1928

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hundley Saturday, April 28th and departed this life on Wednesday, May 2nd. He was buried at the New Bold Cemetery. This is the third child buried by Mr. Hundley. MDR – May 12, 1928

Grassy Creek  Edd Bozarth sold a cow and calf last week for one hundred and fifty five dollars. MDR – May 12, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Buckner and daughter, Ruth Mae, of Pittsburg visited a few days last week with the former’s daughter, Mrs. George Holmes. MDR – May 12, 1928

Bow Lawrence of Marion has been working for George Holmes cleaning a well. MDR – May 12, 1928

Bill Chaney of Marion has been giving treatments to the Jewett car belonging to Dan Curtner for the past week. Mrs. Curtner is very anxious for its recovery. MDR – May 12, 1928

Wayne Hunter, 21, was sentenced to serve 14 years in the Menard Penitentiary for rape. MDR – May 14, 1928

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E.H. Scobey and daughter, Helen, received numerous cuts and bruises and their Hudson automobile sustained damage estimated at $300 Sunday when their car was struck by another machine on the road between Benton and West Frankfort. The other car was driven by Leslie Wilson of West Frankfort. MDR – May 14, 1928

Mrs. Zetta Beuhle Henderson, wife of P.E. Henderson a civil engineer on the Illinois Central cut off who has been stationed here during the construction of the new short line, died Sunday morning. Mrs. Henderson was 30 years, 8 months and 17 days of age. Besides her husband she is survived by two small children. The body was taken to her former home at Greenville, Mississippi for burial. MDR – May 14, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Dimuke are the parents of a fine baby boy born May 12th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Thomas Franklin. The mother was formerly Miss Mary Gladys King. MDR – May 14, 1928

John Henry Boester, age 76 years and 9 months died Monday morning at his home on Marion Rt. 3. The deceased was born in Germany August, 14, 1851 and at the age of 6 years was brought by his parents to the United States where they settled in Washington County. He lived in Williamson County for the past 39 years. About 41 years ago he was united in marriage and nine children were born to this union. He is survived by his wife and the following children, Mrs. Minnie Stalhut, Marion; Mrs. Louise Hasselbrook, Centralia, R.H. Boester at home; August Boester, Marion Rt. 3 and Mrs. Anna Mueller of Marion Rt. 2; twenty one grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a member of the Evangelical church of Marion and helped in the organization of that church a number of years ago. Interment will be in the Prairie church Cemetery. MDR – May 15, 1928

Ben D. Bracy, former Marion business man and who still holds his interest in this city, is seriously illat Glendale, California where he has resided for several years. Mr. Bracy has been suffering from a fractured hip and a few weeks ago his other hip was fractured. His nephew, Frank E. Powell received a telegram stating that he was slightly improved. MDR – May 15, 1928

Fowler  Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goddard made a trip to Marion Saturday. MDR – May 15, 1928

The Fowler School District hired a teacher for the coming term of school and Mrs. Forrest Hudgens was the lucky one. Mrs. Hudgens taught the school last year. MDR – May 15, 1928

Ben Moake and family and Orville Fowler and family attended the show at Spillertown Saturday night. MDR – May 15, 1928

Marion Personals  Little Mary Dorothy Deaton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orb Deaton was reported ill Tuesday morning. MDR – May 15, 1928

Mrs. Earl Farmer and children, Robert and Earl, left for Goreville where they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Cavitt. MDR – May 15, 1928

Mrs. M.F. Montgomery and son of Johnston City are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. James Derosset of this city. MDR – May 15, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Smith of Marion Rt. 1 are the parents of a baby girl born May 13th. This is the second child of the family and has been named Peggy Ann. MDR – May 15, 1928

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Blackman, wife of Alonzo G. Blackman of Marion, died Tuesday at 9:10 p.m. The deceased was born in Williamson County April 20, .1866 at the age of 62 years. She was the daughter of C.C. and Mary Jackson Sims. She was married to Alonzo G. Black in Saline County in 1892. Four children, Ed Blackman of Campbell, Mo.; Mrs. James Marten of Olney, Ill.; Oral Blackman and Ernest Blackman of Marion survive. Two sisters, Mrs. Norah Miller of Carrier Mills and Mrs. Walter Travelstead of Creal Springs and two brothers, Grant Sims of Marion RFD 3 and Frank Sims of Marion also survive. Interment at Creal Springs. MDR – May 16, 1928

Miss Reba Stover has opened a beauty parlor in  Marion. MDR – May 16, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Butts of Marion Rt. 5 are announcing the arrival of a baby boy born May 15th. This is the third child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Pearl Ward. MDR – May 16, 1928

Mrs. Mayme Loghas and son of Berlin, Germany have been visiting in New York and arrived in Marion Wednesday where they will be the guests of Judge and Mrs. W.W. Duncan. Mrs. Loghas is a niece of Judge Duncan. MDR – May 16, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. I.L.Williams, formerly of Marion, but now of Herrin are announcing the arrival of a 7 1/2 pound baby boy. Mrs. Williams was formerly Miss THELMA Woodall and is a sister of Mrs. Fred J. Quinn of this city. MDR – May 17, 1928

With the penitentiary looking before him, Erwin Suit of Creal Springs, formerly of Marion, told officers of burglarizing the Miles Botts grocery store, the Creal Springs Depot, Creal Springs Lumber Company, the Creal Springs Mill and the Heasley Hardware store, which he admits trying to burn, are he had stolen some guns and ammunition. Suit was the former Marion Drug Store clerk. His career of crime lasted several weeks and he is now in the county jail being held under grand jury indictments on six charges. MDR – May 17, 1928

Pittsburg  A surprise birthday dinner was given Sunday in honor of Mrs. Sherman Burnett’s 39^th birthday. MDR – May 17, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morris who were in a serious automobile accident on the hard road east of Marion are slowly improving. MDR – May 17, 1928

J.W. Clark is seriously ill at his home here. MDR – May 17, 1928

Leonard Davis has been seriously ill but is now improving. MDR – May 17, 1928

Mrs. Martin Freeman and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martin moved to Johnston City Tuesday. MDR – May 17, 1928

Pigeon Creek  Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Byres and son, Arthur, Mrs. Kate Alexander and daughter, Eva, of Lone Oak, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chamness and daughter called on Miss Retha Ice Tuesday night. MDR – May 17, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Turner of Mouser, Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Chamness and son, Steve, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Chamness and daughter, Helen, were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Angel of Spillertown. MDR – May 17, 1928

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Dr. H.L. Summers of Marion was on his way Friday to Churchill Downs at Louisville to attend the Kentucky Derby Saturday with one of Kentucky’s belles as his bride. Dr. Summers and Miss Cassie Deen (Dean?) of Smithland, Ky. were quietly married at Murphysboro at 5:00 Thursday afternoon in the office of Jude Roberts who performed the ring ceremony. Miss Dean was accompanied by her sister, Miss Mamie Deen of Paducah, Ky. for the ceremony that was witnessed by States Attorney John Searing of Jackson County. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Deen of Smithland, Ky. She is a graduate of Lexington, Ky. County High School and a former resident of Paducah and Memphis. Dr. Summers came to Marion four years ago last October and has made his residence here. After attending the Derby Saturday he plans to take his bride for a brief honeymoon to Tulsa, Oklahoma where for eleven years Dr. Summers was physician and surgeon for the Missouri, Texas and Kansas Railroad before taking up practice here in Marion. The newlyweds will be at home at 1026 North Market Street after Friday May 26th. MDR – May 18, 1928

Carterville  A baby boy was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Yewell at their home on East Illinois Ave. This is the third child of the family. MDR – May 18, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McCamish are the proud parents of a six pound baby girl born Tuesday morning. This is their first child and has been named Betty Wayne. Mrs. McCamish will be remembered as Miss Wilma Holden. MDR – May 18, 1928

This spring survey of the salaries of high school teachers in Marion, Hurst, Johnston City, Christopher, Eldorado, Carbondale, Carterville and Anna revealed these facts: The average monthly salaries of all teachers in Carterville High School is $48.76 less than at Marion, $36.35 less than at Johnston City and $335.68 less than Hurst, while only one of the seven schools listed had a lower average. The average monthly salaries of the lady teachers at the Carterville School is: $37.18 less than the average of all lady teachers for the other schools and $12.67 less than the average for the school paying the lowest. MDR – May 18, 1928

Lynn Humphrey, son of the sexton of the Herrin Cemetery, was found dead early Thursday morning in his automobile on the hard road east of Herrin. A 32 automatic pistol was found lying in the car and was believed to have inflicted a wound in the head, which caused the young man’s death. Suicide was the verdict of the Coroner’s Jury Friday morning. Officials questioned Cora Cunningham, Herrin girl who admitted she was with Humphrey when he was shot. The girl had a bullet in one finger when she was picked up by a passing car in the vicinity of the shooting early Thursday morning and she said that Humphrey shot her before he turned the gun on himself. It was said that Humphrey and the Cunningham girl had been together frequently and a quarrel was believed responsible for the shooting.  MDR – May 18, 1928

Goreville Route   Miss Eva Collins who is attending school at Goreville spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Collins. MDR – May 18, 1928

Kay W. Poteete sold a team of mules last week. MDR – May 18, 1928

The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Cordus Bridges was laid to rest on Thursday at McKinney Chapel Cemetery. MDR – May 18, 1928

Ammon Thomas, 35, of Marion was sentenced Friday to serve an indeterminate term in the Southern Illinois Penitentiary for larceny. Thomas pled guilty to a charge of stealing an automobile owned by James Grimes of North Washington Street. When he was arrested in Carbondale he had in his possession several chickens identified as the property of Mrs. Henry Beer. Thomas was indicted for burglary in connection with the disappearance of the chickens from Beers, but the burglary charge was dismissed when he entered a plea of guilty for larceny. MDR – May 18, 1928

A marriage license was issued here Friday morning to G.W. Stover, 80, of Creal Springs and Emma L. White, 56 of Marion. MDR – May 18, 1928

The home and private garage of E.D. Forbush near the west city limits on the hard road were burglarized some time Friday evening. A Buick brougham was stolen from the garage and a watch, an Elk lodge pin, flash light and $20 were taken from the house. The burglar visited bedroom where Mr. Forbush’s clothes were searched and all articles of value taken including his keys. Mr. Forbush discovered the burglary when he arose to dress Saturday morning. MDR – May 19, 1928

Funeral services for little Gloria Fay Christ, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Christ of Marion RFD 1 was held at Prairie Church Cemetery. The little girl was born May 18 and lived a few hours. MDR – May 19, 1928

Sheriff Oren Coleman took three prisoners to the penitentiary at Menard Saturday. Willard Yates, 23 of Johnston City will begin serving an indeterminate term for robbery for the robbery of Joe Daffron, Marion man at Johnston City in April. Ammon Thomas, 25 of Marion was taken to serve an indeterminate term for auto theft while Wayne Hunter, 25, of Johnston City will serve a term of fourteen years for rape. MDR – May 19, 1928

Grassy Creek  Miss Henrietta Tanner had some teeth extracted. MDR – May 19, 1928

Julius Legereit has been painting for Joe Honeline. MDR – May 19, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. George Holmes are the proud parents of a baby girl which arrived at their home Tuesday, May 15. This is the third child of the family and the second girl. The mother was formerly Miss Minnie Buckner. MDR – May 19, 1928

New Denison  Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Pulley visited Tuesday with the her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey Odum. MDR – May 19, 1928

Bob Pulley has the whooping cough. MDR – May 19, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Burns went to Stonefort to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Stewart. Mrs. Stewart is suffering with the rheumatism. MDR – May 19, 1928

Arthur Johns, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johns has the whooping cough. MDR – May 19, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Henry are the parents of a fine baby girl born May 17th. This is the third child in the family. MDR – May 19, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McInturff of Southern Township are announcing the arrival of a baby boy born May 14th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Lawrence Arthur. The mother was formerly Miss Allene Surratt. MDR – May 19, 1928

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Dr. J.T. Black of the Marion Hospital is the defendant in a $5,000 damage suit began Monday morning when city court convened. The damage suit is on growing out of a wreck when an automobile driven by Dr. Black collided with a freight train on the C.B. & Q. Railroad tracks east of Herrin. Compensation is sought by Joe Waitrovich for damages he is alleged to have suffered while riding with Dr. Black when the accident occurred. Both Dr. Black and Waitrovich were injured in the crash when Black’s machine ran into the train as it passed across the pavement blocking the road in the dark. MDR – May 21, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson of Marion are the parents of a baby girl born May 20th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Phyllis Ann. The mother was formerly Miss Vella Norman. MDR – May 21, 1928

Miss Verna Lee Absher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Absher, died Saturday in a hospital at Lincoln, Illinois. The body was brought to Marion for funeral services at the First Baptist Church. The deceased was born in Williamson County June 15, 1909 and was 18 years, 11 months and 6 days of age. Besides her parents who live on West Copeland Street in Marion, one brother, Fred, Jr. and two sisters, Bonnie and Lynna Mae survive. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – May 21, 1928

Death at 4:30 a.m. Monday claimed Mrs. Sarah A. Smith of Marion RFD 4 at the age of 88 years, 4 months and 22 days of heart failure. The deceased was born in Sycamore Mills, Tennessee December 29, 1839. She was the daughter of John Hudgens. Mrs. Smith had been a resident of Williamson County 82 years. She married in Marion to W.D. Smith in 1859. Of nine children, four survive. They are Mrs. Mary Oglesby, Marion RFD 4 with whom she made her home; J.D. Smith, Creal Springs; D.D. Smith of Marion and Zack Smith, C. & E.I. agent at Benton. Those preceding her in death were Mrs. J.H. Robinson, Marion; Mrs. C.D. Morgan, Anna; Mrs. W.P. Carter of Kentucky; Marion Boles of Mt. Vernon and Rufus Smith, 4 years old at the time of death. Mrs. Smith leaves no brothers or sisters. E.T. Hudgens of Marion is a nephew and C. Ray Smith, assistant State’s Attorney is a grandson. Deceased was a member of the M.E. Church, South at Fountain. Interment in Fountain Church Cemetery. MDR – May 21, 1928

John H. Boles, 50, of Marion, Illinois was held by police at Springfield, Illinois following his attempt to leap from a second story window at the Washington Street Mission here last night. Boles told police that he found himself locked in his room and attempted to jump. MDR – May 21, 1928

Eugene Dean, John Duncan and Leroy Leeper were taken to the state reformatory at Pontiac Sunday by Sheriff Coleman. The three pled guilty to braking into stores at Herrin. MDR – May 21, 1928

The home of James Johnson, 1113 East Main Street was struck by lightning Monday. The front porch was considerably damaged in the fire that started following the lightning. MDR – May 21, 1928

Marion Personals  Clyde Spiller, H.L. Davis, Homer Brush, Harry Harper, Claude Brush and Chester Swan motored to St. Louis Sunday and attended the ballgame. MDR – May 21, 1928

D.W. Cole, W.T. Whittington, Tinsley Mulkey and Ralph Thurmond returned Sunday by airplane from the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky. MDR – May 21, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Orb Deaton and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Bearden attended the funeral of little Virginia Deaton at the First Baptist Church at Johnston City. MDR – May 21, 1928

Mrs. David Henderson left for Cicero, Illinois to join her husband who is employed there. MDR – May 22, 1928

Mrs. Cleve Allen who is an operative patient at the Marion Hospital was reported greatly improved and will probably be taken to her home soon. MDR – May 22, 1928

Shortly after noon Tuesday Jack Crews, alias “Dopey,” one of the ten Birger gangsters indicted for the murder of Loy L. and Ethel Price, walked out of the Williamson County jail, freed on a technicality because he had not been tried for the crime for which he was arrested fifteen months ago. The court action came after Arthur Melvin, his lawyer, had filed a petition asking for his freedom for reason that more than two terms of the circuit court have passed since the date of his incarceration. MDR – May 22, 1928

The case of Stanley Yezner against James Burnett began Tuesday afternoon in city court. The case stems from a collision between automobiles driven by Burnett and Yezner. Yezner claims $2,000 damages. MDR – May 22, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Mac Davis are the parents of a baby boy born May 17th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Billy Ray. The mother was formerly Miss Fay Swafford. MDR – May 22, 1928

Miss Nona Douglas and Harry Ohms left Tuesday for Cypress where they will assist in a cooking school held by the C.I.P.S. Co. MDR – May 22, 1928

Mary Dorothy and Helen June Deaton who are ill were reported as improving Tuesday. MDR – May 22, 1928

Carterville   Two weeks ago while working Earl Smith ran a small sliver of composite metal into his left hand, infection commenced and the hand is in a serious condition. MDR – May 22, 1928

Miss Ruth Snyder who is employed at St. Louis is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snyder on Blossom St. MDR – May 22, 1928

Kurt Woodburn and son, Ferrell and Vernell MacFadden were working in Carbondale Monday. MDR – May 22, 1928

Little Ray Joseph Clark died Monday night. Death was due topneumonia and whooping cough. He was five months old and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jewel Clark of Marion. Besides his parents four other children survive, Jack, Bill, Bobbie and Lou.  MDR – May 22, 1928

Johnston City  Announcement has just been received of the marriage of Glenn Sterwalt of this city to Miss Marie Reece of Murphysboro. They were married Thursday. MDR – May 22, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Grover McGowan of near Divinia, formerly of this city, are announcing the arrival of a baby girl at their home. She is the sixth child of the family. MDR – May 22, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Day left for Orient where Mrs. Day will take over the management of the Woodway Store there.  MDR – May 22, 1928

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Clatterville  Carl Byrn moved to Marion. MDR – May 22, 1928

James Weaver who has been ill for quite a while remains little improved. MDR – May 22, 1928

Mrs. Frank Jenkins of Marion spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Weaver. MDR – May 22, 1928

Dow Alexander visited his parents Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Alexander of Marion. MDR – May 22, 1928

Mrs. Lester Wells returned from the Harrisburg Hospital and is convalescing. MDR – May 22, 1928

Marriage License

Ralph Mckinney, Hudgens                   20

Maggie Davis, Marion                          18

Ernest Elbert Drew, Herrin                  29

Vivian Drew, Herrin                             16

Blanton Jones, West Frankfort            35

Audie Renfro, West Frankfort              28

Elder Shrewcraft, Pittsburg                  30

Mae Hayes, Pittsburg                           28   MDR – May 23, 1928       

Alice Beatrice Holmes, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Holmes who was born May 15, 1928, died May 20, 1928. Besides the parents and grandparents, one brother and sister survive. Burial was at Spring Hill Cemetery. MDR – May 24, 1928

The funeral for little Miss Verne Lee Absher who died in Lincoln Monday evening was held at 2 o’clock Wednesday at the First Baptist Church. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – May 24, 1928

Miss May Halbing, better known as Aunt Mary, died at 11:30 Wednesday night. At the time of her death she made her home with a niece, Miss Ethel Gibbon at Marion. The body was taken to the Haffman Funeral Home at Carbondale. Miss Halbing was born in Carlyle, Illinois November 16, 1847 and was 80 years of age. She leaves one sister, Mrs. John Winkin of Centralia an aunt, Mrs. Sarah Dewey of Carbondale whom she formerly lived with and a niece, Miss Ethel Gibbon. Interment will be in the Desoto Cemetery. MDR – May 24, 1928

Death Claims Paid

John Nolan, age 41, pneumonia was cause of death April 27th, member Local Union 1911 Johnston City MDR – May 24, 1928 

Sam Restiva, age 53, cause of death April 6 influenza, member Local Union 1000, Herrin MDR – May 24, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Luke Johnson of Marion are parents of a 14-pound baby boy born May 22, 1928. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Elsie Foster. MDR – May 24, 1928

A handkerchief shower was given Thursday evening for Mrs. Jessie Rothe at her home on East DeYoung Street. Mrs. Rothe will leave with her children, Lucy and Arthur as soon as the Marion Township High School closes for Cambridge, Idaho where the family will spend a year in the mountains. Her sister lives at Cambridge where the brother-in-law is a forest ranger. MDR – May 25, 1928

James Arnette and wife have just leased the new Marion Hotel, close to the C. & E.I. Depot, from W.T. Perry and will take over on June first. Mr. Arnette is a Marion man, his mother, Mrs. Oscar Russell, still living here. He built and operated the Airdome in Marion several years ago and for nine years managed the Rex and Majestic Theatres West Frankfort. He is building a lobby for the hotel and has 32 rooms, prat of them with bath. MDR – May 25, 1928

Johnston City  F. O’Daniel, age 64, of this city passed away Thursday about 5:30 at the Carbondale hospital following an operation. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Lannon and Alice O’Daniel, son Clyde and Louis, proprietors of the Johnston City Economy Store. Interment at the city cemetery. MDR – May 26, 1928

Evelyn Peel of Humbolt, Tennessee is here visiting her aunt, Mrs. C.C. Jones and friends. MDR – May 26, 1928

Lowell Murray left this week for St. Louis where he will visit indefinitely with his mother, Mrs. Malone. MDR – May 26, 1928

Mrs. Opal Ozment spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs. Albert Waggoner, who lives in Marion. MDR – May 26, 1928

Birdwell   Carl Huffman was very ill Saturday night from eating canned corn. The doctor was called from Creal Springs and administered aid to him and put him on the road to recovery. MDR – May 26, 1928

A baptizing was held at the Goddard Bridge Sunday evening. There were five baptized, Edith Burton, Irene Deese, Charles and Rachel Casey and Mrs. Ray Mohler. Rev. Marcus Turner of Creal Springs officiated. MDR – May 26, 1928

O.W.S. Hundley is doing some improving in the way of screening in a back porch. MDR – May 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Ashley of Marion are the parents of a fine 8 pound baby boy born May 26th. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Venita F. Harrelson. MDR – May 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Absher of Crab Orchard are the parents of a baby boy born May 17th. This is the eighth child of the family and has been named Ora Cecil. MDR – May 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor are the parents of a baby girl born May 23rd. This is the first child of the family and has been named Betty June. The mother was formerly Miss Pearl Norman. MDR – May 26, 1928

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May 28th, the graduates of the old Crab Orchard Academy will hold a reunion during commencement week at the Crab Orchard School. There will be a number of short addresses by graduates of the old academy including, Robert L. Parks, Attorney Delos Duty, M.N. Swan, Dr. L.L. Fowler, L.O. Caplinger, Mrs. E.E. Ensminger, W.W. Black, Dr. G.R. Brewer and Rev. W.L. Motsinger. MDR – May 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen of Marion are the parents of a nine pound baby girl born May 27th. This is the sixth living child of the family and has been named Sarah Elizabeth.  MDR – May 28, 1928.

Walter Woodard died at 9:23 a.m. Sunday at his home following a lingering illness. The deceased was born in Marion July 27, 1890 and was 37 years, 9 months and 28 days of age. He was the son of James M. and Mary E. Phillips Woodard. He was married November 24, 1910 to Vera Baker who survives with two children, Claude, 16 and Vera May, 13. One brother, Ernest Woodard and a sister, Mrs. Alf Ward also survive. Interment at the 1.0.0.F. cemetery. MDR – May 28, 1928

Mrs. Sarah Boyd of Marion RFD 3 died in Anna Hospital Sunday at the advanced age of 80 years, 3 months and 2 days. Mrs. Boyd had lived in Williamson County most of her life. She is survived by the following sons and daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Strobel, Mrs. Grace Frentzman, John Boyd, Marion Rt. 6, Lewis Boyd, Los Angeles and Mrs. Bertie Rose, Peoria. Two brothers, J.M. Glenn of Marion and George Glenn of West Frankfort and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Absher of Carbondale and Mrs. Elza Adams of near Goreville also survive. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. MDR – May 28, 1928

Mrs. Margaret Beers, widow of Simeon S. Beers, who died last Friday. Mrs. Beers had been sick only four weeks, death being due to influenza. The deceased was the daughter of Joseph and Amanda Cutrell and was born in Saline County on August 11, 1854, and died May 25, 1928, at the age of 73 years. She was united in marriage with Simeon S. Beers on April 25, 1872, and to this union thirteen children were born, six of whom survive. The husband died on November 9, 1926, and since that time Mrs. Beers has lived on the home place with her grandson, Louis Beers. The children who survive are, Mrs. Lizzie Manier of. Thompsonville Rt. 1; Mrs. Ed (Dora) Knight of Nashville; Mrs. John (Kate) Absher of Marion Rt. 1; Clarence Beers, Mrs. Seigal (Ava) Lollar and Joe Beers of Thompsonville Rt. 1. A sister, Mrs. Amanda Cutrell of Ann Arbor, Michigan survives. Mrs. Beers was a devout Christian, joining the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in 1882 and transferring her membership to Bethel Church in 1891. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery. MDR – May 29, 1928

Carterville  Mrs. John Bulliner is still in serious condition at her home on West Illinois Ave. She recently underwent an operation at Carbondale for the removal of a growth on her toe. MDR – May 29, 1928

Among those present at the Baker reunion meeting at Herrin Saturday night were: Earl Smith, Carl Wallace, Cyrus Moore and George Pfeffer. MDR – May 29, 1928

Thomas A. Walker of West Main Street died suddenly at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday while sitting in a chair in the office of the Marion Building and Loan Association. MDR – May 29, 1928

Johnston City  Ms. Joan Sophia Duncan, 70, died suddenly Tuesday evening of paralysis while sitting in her home talking to her daughter, Mrs. Clara Marland of Clinton, Indiana. Mrs. Marland, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Duncan, had arrived from her home in Indiana only two hours before for a visit with her mother who lived alone. They had just finished their evening meal and Mrs. Duncan was sitting in her chair when her daughter noticed that she seemed to be stricken and died within five minutes without speaking. MDR – May 31, 1928

Isadore Friedman of Johnston City was driving on the road between West Frankfort and Benton when his car got hot. He was looking to see if the radiator of the machine had water in it when the steam arose in his face and he sustained severe burns about the face. He was taken to the Benton Hospital where it was reported that his eyes had not been injured seriously by the steam and hot water, but his burs were exceedingly painful. MDR – May 31, 1928

John McVey of Crenshaw Crossing is in the Herrin Hospital suffering from a fracture of the skull sustained when his car collided with a machine driven by Miss Mary Williams on Legion Boulevard in Herrin. He was thrown from his machine and his head hit the pavement. Miss Williams was not injured. MDR – May 31, 1928

Mr. T.A. Walker died suddenly Tuesday in the office of the Marion Building and Loan Association. He retired from the active life of a farmer about ten years ago and moved to Marion. He was born in Benton County, Tennessee September 8, 1858 and was 69 years of age. He came to this state when he was nine years old. Deceased was married July 18, 1879 to Caroline Stanley who survives with the following sons and daughters, John R. Walker, Grand Rapids, Michigan; William S. Walker, Bingham Lake, Minn.; James A. Walker, Pana, Ill.; Newton Walker, Manhattan, North Dakota, Mrs. Pearl Norris of Marion; Mrs. George Moake, West Frankfort and Miss Carrie Walker at home. Two sons and two daughters preceded their father in death. Two brothers, I.N. Walker of Herrin and Henry Walker of Wolf Creek also survive. Mr. Walker was the son of T.A. and Lina Allen Walker of Tennessee. At the times of his death, Mr. Walker was one of the most extensive holders of Marion business and residence property, owning the building housing the Woolworth Store, the Burkitt Overland Company on North Market and the building on South Market Street housing the Moore Paint Shop and the Franklin Press. MDR – May 31, 1928

New Hope  Mr. and Mrs. Noah Watson of Herrin recently bought a farm, built a new home. They bought a part of what is known as the Finley farm. MDR – May 31, 1928

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 (Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 9)