All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican
January
Wesley Billingsley, colored miner, was shot and killed early Sunday night by Andy North, colored teamster, at North’s home in Gents Addition following disputes between the two and alleged misconduct of Billingsley toward North’s wife. According to evidence before the coroner’s jury, Billingsley who recently received some minor injuries in a mine accident had been staying at North’s against the will of North. Billingsley had threatened North with a revolver Sunday morning when North returned home from church and found Billingsley there. Billingsley had also flourished a gun in North’s home Saturday night and threatened North If North’s wife continued to live with him. Billingsley was killed with a shotgun, two shots taking effect, one in the left side and one in the right arm. Four or five shots were fired, the first in the North house and the remainder as Billingsley fled from the house across a field nearby in which he died. One brother of the dead man lives in Marion, who so far as is known is the only relative here. North surrendered to Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and spent the night in jail. The coroner’s jury recommended that Andy North he be exonerated. Jan. 2, 1922
Coroner William McCown and Mrs. Martha Borum were quietly married at the home of the bride by Rev. J. W. McKinney shortly after midnight January 1st. Jan. 2, 1922
Miss Edith Belle Reid, daughter of Reverend and Mrs. J. Y Reid 914 West Main Street and Mr. Lawrence J. Mainwaring, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mainwaring 303 West Boulevard were married on New Year’s Day. Her attendants were Miss Elizabeth Jackson of Benton, cousin of the bride as maid of honor, Mrs. Bethel Reid Pearce, sister of the bride as matron of honor and Misses Jewell Orr of Decatur, nice of the bride, Eunice Mainwaring, sister of the groom and Rhea Garrison of Marion as bridesmaids. Little Miss Ruth Stafford was the ring bearer. Jan. 2, 1922
J. V. Hearn and Nancy J. Grimes were married at the parsonage of the First M.E. Church Sunday afternoon. The groom has been a teamster here for a number of years. The couple will make their home on East Mitchell Street. Jan. 2, 1922
J. D. Clarida and Miss Helen Reese were united in marriage at the Christian Church parsonage at 8:00 o’clock Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lay accompanied the couple. Jan. 2, 1922
Mrs. Sarajo Goddard was hostess with a 5 o’clock tea Saturday evening at her home on West Main Street for Mrs. Fay Allen Forsythe of Chicago. The Mainwaringreid bridal party were guests. Jan. 2, 1922
Uncle Joe Russell, another sturdy Civil War veteran whose remaining days at the best can be but few. He is a son of Hiram and Levina (Ward) Russell and was born near Carmi June 16, 1842 where he grew to young manhood. He worked on the farm until the beginning of the war. He enlisted in the service of his country at Carmi, September 10, 1861, becoming a private in company “H”, Forty-Eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry and in this regiment he performed his duty with unwavering fidelity. He participated in the battle of Ft. Donnellson, Ky. where many of his comrades were killed or wounded. On account of sickness he was furloughed home and missed the Shiloh battle, but took part with his regiment in General Grant’s campaign against Vicksburg in which he underwent many thrilling experiences. Upon the surrender of Vicksburg he was in the fights on Black River and Jackson Mississippi. Later with the forces under General Sherman were ordered east and participated in the Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain fighting and the relief of Knoxville. In the 1864 spring campaign in Georgia he was in the thick of the battle of Ringgold and Dallas, where he sustained a serious wound and fell into the hands of the enemy, May 26, 1864. Here began the most bitter experience of his life, he being marched away to the despicable Andersonville slaughter pen. Uncle Joe cannot to this day understand just how he ever lived to see his loved ones again as he suffered everything imaginable and endured ill treatment as it seemed no human could endure while spending eleven months and eleven days as the “guest” of the Andersonville official force. He says it is impossible to describe the prison life so that anyone could really understand it. Only those who came from within the prison walls know what it meant. He saw his comrades wear away and die from exposure to heat in the summer and cold in winter, famine, infection from putrid food, filth and polluted water—disease and pestilence. Death came from cruelties of sectional mate, broken bodies that had been cussed, beaten and bruised and eaten by scurvy. It was death in an abyss of pain of the flesh, of the brain and of the soul.
When the armies had settled matters and an exchange of prisoners finally effected Joe Russell with a train load of fellow prisoners were started for Savannah and on the way the train was derailed, but in the wreck all the confederate crew including guards, except one, were killed while every prisoner was preserved to enjoy the better days just ahead. These poor fellows, mere shadows, reached Washington City via steamer in due time and spent some time in convalescing. When Uncle Joe was strong enough he was permitted to see the city by the aid of strong comrades one on each side leading him about. With strength regained he went to Louisville, Ky. with his regiment and then to Little Rock, Ark. where he was honorably discharged on July 16, 1865.
Mr. Russell entered the merchandise business in Little Rock, but lost all in a fire two months later. He went to Mississippi where he remained ten years and during which time he was married near Haza Landing to Miss Christina Hober September 8, 1870. He returned to farming near Carmi about 1876 and was mail carrier at Carmi for two years. He moved to Creal Springs in 1905 and has made this city his ever since except seven years spent in the restaurant business a while but was not able to stand the work and with 78 milestones in his rear he finds himself incapacitated for work of any kind. His first wife died about two years ago and in July 1921 he married Mrs. Betty Turner. They are faithful Christians and members of the Free Baptist Church. By being totally disabled Uncle Joe draws $72 pension per month from the government. He served six years on the village board while a resident of New Burnside. He and Mrs. Russell live on Sherman Avenue within one block of the Ozark Resort grounds. Jan. 2, 1922
Death claimed John Mitchell of 209 West Boulevard at five minutes before midnight on Monday. Death came after a prolonged illness with heart trouble. Mr. Mitchell was born in Marion on June 7, 1875 and at the time of death was 46 years, 6 months and 25 days of age. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mitchell. On March 15, 1897, he claimed Miss Grace Duncan as his bride in Marion and two children survive with the widow. These children are Mrs. H. R. (Lucille) Shaller of Harre, Vermont and Miss Lillie Mitchell at home. The brothers and sisters who survive are Jim Mitchell of Carbondale, Everett E. Mitchell of Marion, Frank Mitchell of Marion, Mrs. Fred Taylor of Chicago, Mrs. Sam Parker of Harrisburg and Mrs. A.L. Cash of Gary, Ind. Mr. Mitchell formed the Mitchell Oil Company about three years ago and has been the president and manager of the company since its foundation. He has been engaged in the oil business for over 20 years. Funeral services at the home on West Boulevard with interment at Rosehill Cemetery. Jan. 3, 1922
Marriage Licenses
J. V. Hearn, Marion 65
Nancy J. Grimes, Marion 57
L. J. Mainwaring, Marion 27
Edith Belle Reed, Marion 20
J. D. Clarida, Marion 22
Helen Reese, Marion 21
W. M. Mccown, Marion 57
Martha Borum, Marion 43 Jan. 3, 1922
Creal Springs Miss Alice Barnwell spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. G. D. Brogdon and family in St. Louis. Jan 3, 1922
Charles Dunn and wife of Carbondale visited his brother Miles Dunn and wife last week. Jan 3, 1922
Mrs. Amy Ruth Westbrook visited relatives in Ozark last week. Jan 3, 1922
William Shaw of New Burnside recently visited his brother James Shaw who has been taking treatment in the sanitarium the past two weeks. Jan 3, 1922
Carterville Mrs. Herman Willis passed away Friday at her home on Dobson Street after suffering with dropsy. She leaves a husband and one son. The funeral was held at the Second Baptist Church in this city and burial was at Oakwood Cemetery. Jan 3, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Chalen Craddock of Benton spent Christmas with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson of this city. Jan 3, 1922
George Morgan was called Wednesday to Energy to be at the bedside of his little nephew, John Graves, who is suffering with pneumonia. Jan 3, 1922
Mrs. Lizzie McGee and daughter, Lucille, spent Monday with the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dock Newbold of Herrin. Jan 3, 1922
Roy McGown purchased the Grover Kinnie property on the car line and moved last week. Jan 3, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Swagman of Herrin spent Christmas with relatives in this city. Jan 3, 1922
The 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed West was run over Saturday while crossing the street on Elles corner by John Underwood in his Dodge car. The boy’s legs were both broken and his nose was injured. The doctor thinks there is a chance for his recovery. Jan 3, 1922
Southern Mrs. Susan Meense returned home Friday after spending two weeks with her son, Floyd Meense. Jan 3, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Duco Montgomery and son, Ross Shelby, spent Sunday in Energy with Mrs. Montgomery’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tipp Albright. Jan 3, 1922
Johnnie Johns is on the sick list at this writing. Jan 3, 1922
Carrie Foster of Neilson left Sunday evening for a visit in Marion with relatives and before returning home will visit her sister, Mrs. Lillie Throgmorton in West Frankfort for a few days. Jan 3, 1922
Mrs. Susan Alexander, widow of Newt Alexander, died Tuesday morning at Anna and the remains were brought back to Marion and burial held Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the home of 0. W. Jenkins, 401 North Buchanan. Mrs. Alexander was born and raised in the county and moved to Anna several months ago to live with her son who is connected with the staff of the state hospital. She had been in ill health for a long time. One son, Elbridge Alexander of Anna, two sisters, Mrs. Owe (Lucy) Jenkins and Mrs. Clarence (Lizzie) Cash and one brother-in-law, Charles Winters survive. Mrs. Alexander was 66 years of age. Interment was at the Jenkins Cemetery, three miles southeast of Marion. Jan. 4, 1922
Joe Audibert was taken to the state hospital at Anna on Tuesday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Al Richardson. He was found to be insane by a medical board in county court. Jan 4, 1922
Joseph F. Jackson, colored, died at his residence at 1006 South Mechanic Street on Tuesday, January 3. Mr. Jackson was one of the best known colored citizens of Marion who had been in feeble health for several months and had been bedfast since Thanksgiving Day. He was born at Murfreesboro, Tenn. on December 24, 1851 and was 71 years and 10 days of age at the time of his death. He had lived in Williamson County for 56 years. Mr. Jackson was married to Georgian Davis on August 16, 1878 and six children came from this union, three of whom are living. These are Mary Jackson of Gary, Ind.; Louis Jackson and Joseph, Jr. of Marion. Both of the sons were in the World War. His first wife died on August 15, 1893, and Mr. Jackson married again on November 3, 1906, his second wife being Lottie Overton. She with three children survives him. Mr. Jackson was a consistent member of the A.M.E. Church for nearly 50 years and the funeral will be held at that church at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 5th. Interment in Rosehill Cemetery. Jan 4, 1922
The police officers raided the home of Jimmy Crocco, 1602 West Dewey, where they found two stills. The stock found by the police is estimated to be worth from $4,000 to $5,000 all of which was either confiscated or else destroyed. Two stills of about 30 gallons capacity each were discovered in actual operation when officers arrived. They also found 17 barrels in or around the house which contained 550 gallons of corn mash, about 15 gallons of wine and 8 gallons pure corn whiskey. They also found 20 half gallon fruit cans which were filled with corn whiskey and was evidently the method used for distribution. It required a large truck to transport the confiscated goods to the city jail. Crocco was not home at the time the offers made the raid and they were unable to find him Tuesday evening although his arrest was expected Wednesday morning. Jan 4, 1922
Grandma Hill who was past ninety years of age died at her home in Carterville on Tuesday and funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon. Jan 4, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Leonard Phelps, Herrin 24
Carmen Harris, Carterville 28
Odle Cherry, Clifford 27
Villa Deaton, Clifford 23
Modesto Anzelmo, Johnston City 25
Josephine Parrimo, Johnston City 19 Jan 4, 1922
Probate Court Frank Edwards, conservator for the estate of Frank Edwards, filed petition to sell real estate. Due notice was shown to have been given and a decree was made upon the filing of $19,000 by the conservator. Jan 4, 1922
Samuel R. Maxey, executor of the estate of John C. Everett, deceased, filed his final report of the estate Monday showing all debts and costs paid. An inventory of the estate was also filed. Jan 4, 1922
W. F. Chapman, administrator in the estate of Gus Anderson, deceased, filed his report of final adjustment of the estate. Claims were allowed against the estate to the amount of $243.50. A petition for the sale of personal property was also filed and granted. Jan 4 1922
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pulley, Mr. and Mrs. Oral Lee and Miss Vastie Lee of Marion attended the funeral for Mrs. Dola Rogers at Lake Creek Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Rogers lived near Johnston City and died Sunday. She was a niece of Mrs. Pulley. Jan 4, 1922
Coroner William McCown concluded the inquest into the death of Lee Thompson at Fordville on Tuesday evening. The jury composed of G. M. Hunt, George Frick, E. D. Swan, Day Datson, G. W. Moore and Ira Kelley returned a verdict of death by an “unknown party” on December 26 and recommended that if the guilty person could be found that he be held for the murder. Jan 4, 1922
Arnold View Herbert Courtney is in a very serious condition from hemorrhage of the nose. Jan 4, 1922
Cecil Curther has just completed a small new barn. The structure appears to be very snug and cozy. Jan 4, 1922
Absalon White has been repairing the roads to Sarahville bottom while the Beasley brothers have been fixing the wash outs, which resulted from the effects of the last overflow. Jan 4, 1922
Gabrielville Lester Wells left Monday for Missouri to spend the winter. Jan 4, 1922
Miss Kate and Edith Springhart had a watch party Saturday night. Music was furnished with the banjo, fife, French harp and graphaphone and guitar. Jan 4, 1922
Mrs. Nevada Motsinger, Anna and Herman are on the sick list at this writing. Jan 4, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. John Harris and daughter Rose, spent New Year’s with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Rich Beasley. Jan 4, 1922
M. Francis, Jeweler and pawnbroker, 402 East Main, whose residence was at 203 North Van Buren Street has disappeared and his wife does not know his whereabouts. On Saturday Mrs. Francis and her niece, Miss Edith Gibson went to Goreville to visit with Mrs. Francis’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gibson. Mr. Francis had stated that he would come down on Sunday and spent New Year’s Day there. When he failed to come Sunday, Mrs. Francis thought her husband was sick and returned to Marion. She found a note on the bed at their home stating that he had gone to Hot Springs and would go from there to Denver for his health. Mr. Francis withdrew his Liberty Bonds and funds from local banks last week and is believed to have taken considerable cash with him at the time he left. Mrs. Francis is very much broken up over the affair and has put the case in the hands of her attorneys to straighten out. All property he had in pawn is believed to be in the store. Jan 5, 1922
Freedom Mrs. Thompson Fleming led our prayer meeting. Jan 5, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Hestond (Hestand?) and son, Wayne of Hurst visited at the Thomas Fleming home Thursday. Jan 5, 1922
Elmer Hicks visited at the home of his aunt, Mrs. George Hill Sunday. Jan 5, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Moake and family visited with her brother, Will Elliot. Jan 5, 1922
Powder Plant Lee Thompson who was shot and killed last Monday evening was laid to rest in the Oakwood Cemetery at Carterville. The Masons had charge of the funeral. Jan 5, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Goforth of Cobden were visitors in this vicinity, being called here on account of the death of Lee Thompson. Jan 5, 1922
Arley Atnip, who was burned in the explosion at the Powder Plant on Wednesday, is improving as fast as can be expected. His wife is in attendance at his bedside and everything possible is being done. Jan 5, 1922
Fred McCully, who was killed in the wheel mill explosion at the Powder Plant on Wednesday, December 28, was buried on Thursday at Carterville in the Oakwood Cemetery beside his father who was killed in a like manner in 1908. Jan 5, 1922
Bob Chanack of Pittsburg and Miss Antonozie Matays of Paulton were taken to Herrin Thursday to be married by the Catholic priest. Jan 5, 1922
Reverend J. W. McKinney preached the funeral services for Miss Stroud, aged sister of Logan Stroud of Southern Township on Thursday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the Crab Orchard Church with interment nearby. Jan 5, 1922
Mrs. Elvis Harwood died Thursday night at her home on South Monroe Street after an illness of several months. She is survived by her husband who is also in ill health and by a son. Mrs. Rhoda Harwood was born March 17, 1855 in Franklin County. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McCammen. In 1872 she was married to George Eason and moved to Williamson County where she lived until her death. Five children of the first marriage are Mrs. Ella Hailey of Marion; Mrs. Katie Tippy of Lincoln, Ill.; Mrs. Effie Eason of St. Louis; Williford Eason of Energy; George and Thomas Eason both farmers of Kansas. Albert Harwood of this city and her husband, Elvis Harwood to whom she was married on December 21, 1804 also survives. Funeral services at the family home, 412 South Monroe Street at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Jan 6, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Antonio Valenti, Johnston City 32
Fasulo Paolo, Marion 20 Jan 6, 1922
Matthew S. Strike was born near Chantersburg, Pa. March 2, 1836 and died at his home, one and a half miles east of Corinth, Illinois. January 7, 1922, age 85 years, 10 months and 5 days. He came to Illinois in early life and was united in marriage to Sarah H. Milligan on November 3, 1853. She preceded him only a few months. Two sons and one daughter survive him. His son, George Strike formerly of Marion, moved to the farm home several years ago to help care for his father. Another son, John Strike, lives here now and Mrs. Calvin Ray lives near the home place.
Mr. Strike was one of the old settlers of this county and served in the Civil War with honor and distinction. He was one of the first county commissioners of Williamson County and was circuit clerk for four years. He enlisted in 1861 in Co D 18th Illinois Regiment and was in the battle of Fort Donalson and many other hard fought battles and was also in Sherman’s march to the sea. He served until 1865 and was converted while in the service of our country and after his discharge he united with the Zion M.E. Church where he was faithful as a Christian leader. Funeral services were held at Dillingham Church Sunday, January 8th at 11 o’clock a.m. Interment was made in the Dillingham Cemetery. Jan 7, 1922
Charles L. Hampton, manager of the Jeffrey Mine store, died at 11 p.m. Friday and the body is to be brought to Marion to the home of his sister, Mrs. Leonard Chamness 416 South Court Street, where funeral services will probably be held on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Hampton was born near Johnston City on October 23, 1872. On October 28, 1897 he was united in marriage with Miss Mamie Evans who survives. The brothers and sisters who also survive are Thomas Hampton of Johnston City, Mrs. Leonard Chamness of Marion, George Hampton of Johnston City, Granville Hampton of Herrin, J. R. Hampton of No. 9 Mine, Mrs. Martha Mayer of West Frankfort and Mrs. Roy Pritchett of Hudgens. The deceased was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Fountain and also to the Rebekah Lodge. He was formerly a merchant at Hudgens and later had charge of the County Club there, for some time has had charge of the Jeffrey Mine. Jan 7, 1922
John Chapman and Miss Lillie Speakhouse, both of Royalton, were married in Marion Saturday morning by Judge W. 0. Potter. Jan 7 1922
John White of near Pittsburg was found of unsound mind in county court Saturday and was taken to the hospital at Anna for treatment Saturday afternoon. Jan 7, 1922
Mrs. W. G. Brinkman of New York City arrived in Marion Friday to visit with her sister, Mrs. John Mitchell of West Boulevard. Jan 7. 1922
Crab Orchard Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lollar a fine baby boy. It is the first child of the family. Jan 7, 1922
Aunt Martha Adams is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Frances Farris for a few days. Jan 7, 1922
Reo Hopper returned home Monday after being away at the bedside of his wife who was quite ill. Mrs. Hopper was able to accompany him home. Jan 7, 1922
The Misses Kate, Emma and Mary Sturm have all returned to their respective places where they will resume their schoolwork. Jan 7, 1922
Clatterville Retus M. Johnson, our local tonsorial artist, spent Saturday in New Denison “mowing lawns.” Jan 7 1922
Mrs. James Fiaucane (Finucane?) returned home Wednesday from the hard road camp near West Frankfort where Mr. Fiaucane is working on a contract there and will complete it in a couple of weeks. Jan 7, 1922
“Shine” Carter drove over to New Denison Saturday with a load of ammunition for the gristmill. Jan 7, 1922
Jacob Diefenbach slaughtered his porkers Friday. Jan 7, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Thomas P. Burchfield, Herrin 29
Iva D. Aaron, Herrin 19
John Chapman, Royalton 21
Lillian Speakhouse, Royalton 18 Jan 7, 1922
Herrin, Jan 9—Fannie Georgoff, 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Georgoff, fell into a pan of hot water prepared for washing clothes last Thursday. She died Saturday evening from the burns received on Thursday. A coroner’s jury returned a verdict of accidental death. Jan 8, 1922
An inquest was held Sunday evening over the body of William Foster, colored, aged 25, who was shot and killed Sunday afternoon. The jury ordered that E. B. Patterson, colored, be found and held to await the action of the Grand Jury. According to testimony, the two men were working on the road grading gang near Crab Orchard and had some difficulty before Christmas. Sunday afternoon the two men met and without any evident cause Patterson is alleged to have shot and killed Foster when they met. Jan 8, 1922
Johnston City, Jan 9—Albert Twardos of this city was struck by a C & E I passenger train Saturday night and died from the results. Evidence at the coroner’s jury showed Twardos had been walking on the track and evidently fell, although he had plenty of time to escape after the train whistled a warning. Jan 8, 1922
Roy Simpson Roberts, the only child of William Isaac and Lela Simpson Roberts, 202 East Boulevard Street, died at 3:15 a.m. Monday from scarlet fever. The little boy was in his second year, having been born at West Frankfort on August 16, 1920. Funeral services on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with interment at Bethlehem Cemetery. Jan 9, 1922
Mrs. Flem Gent and Mrs. Rummage of North Madison Street, who were poisoned a few days ago from eating headcheese, were reported to be improving Monday. Jan 9, 1922
Cambria John Mohan has returned to school at Normal since the holidays. Jan 9, 1922
Charlie Brown, who recently moved his garage from here to Royalton, moved his family to that place this week. Jan 9, 1922
Velma Cook Mallam, aged 15 years, wife of Robert Mallam, died Tuesday after four weeks sickness. Pneumonia was the immediate cause of her death. She leaves her husband, infant daughter and her parents. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church of Carterville. Jan 9, 1922
Tyner Johns, Ernest Bolin and Gene Haug were burned in a premature powder explosion when the boys were celebrating the arrival of the New Year. Gene was the most severely burned in the face and on his hands. Jan 9, 1922
Clyde Newton is in the county jail being charged with breaking his parole from the penitentiary. His case is being investigated before he is returned to Chester. Jan 9, 1922
Probate Court In the matter of the estate of Robert Lee Thompson, deceased, Louisa T. Thompson was appointed administratrix in probate court Saturday mooring upon the filing of a bond in sum of $150, which was approved by the court. Jan 9, 1922
Cora E. Lawrence filed petition in probate court Friday asking that she be appointed guardian of her son, Marion Hart Lawrence, minor heir of Peading Lawrence. The petition was granted and letters ordered issued upon the filing of bond in the sum of $1200. Jan 9, 1922
Joseph Lewis entered petition in probate court Saturday morning to have Morgan Jones appointed administrator of the estate of Mary Lewis, deceased. Petition was granted upon the filing of bond of $200. Jan 9, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Hubert Burkall, Johnston City 21
Ruby Avery, Johnston City 18
Charles Lankford, Mattoon 29
Vada Greer, Marion 25 Jan 9, 1922
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Deaton, 301 North Otis, on Sunday night weighing eight and one-quarter pounds. The new arrival is their first child and has been named Howard Keith. The mother was formerly Miss Lillian Hater. Jan 10, 1922
Mrs. Mattie Davis (colored) passed from this life Monday evening about eight o’clock after a short illness. Mrs. Davis is a widow and has no children. The body will be shipped to her former home in Alabama for funeral and burial. The mother was formerly Miss Lillian Hater. Jan 10, 1922
Jim Garfield, colored, arrested at Harrisburg on Monday night. He is sought with the recent boxcar thefts in and around Marion. Garfield will be returned to Marion to face trial with the others arrested on the same charge. Jan 10, 1922
John Bradshaw was arrested and placed in the county jail and charged with assault and battery. Jan 10, 1922
Miss Vada Greer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Greer of 212 North Hamlet Street and Charles Lankford of Marion were united in marriage Saturday night at the home of Rev. J. W. McKinney. The bride is at present a teacher in the public schools of the county, having received her education in Carterville and at the S.I.N.U. at Carbondale. The groom is a plasterer by trade. Jan 10, 1922
Creal Springs John Chism, recently operated on for appendicitis, is convalescing nicely. Jan 10, 1922
P. M. Barnwell and wife and G. W. Barnwell and wife attended the funeral Friday near Simpson of grandma Barnwell, widow of the late J. C. Barnwell and former resident of Creal spring. Deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Simpson, first married W. G. Thomas in 1846 to which seven children were born five of whom survive. She was married to J. C. Barnwell in 1899. She was 94 years of age. Jan 10, 1922
Viola McClanahan, daughter of Dennis and Pearl McClanahan was born August 16, 1916 and died January 2, 1922 at the tender age of five years, four months and sixteen days. She leaves her parents, one brother, Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David McClanahan and Mr. Frank Ragain. Jan 10, 1922
Miller Bumpus who carpenters in Aurora returned to his home Saturday after an extended visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bumpus. Jan 10, 1922
Bradley Jenkins is suffering severe injuries he received in an accident near Sunnyside. He was driving an automobile, which was struck by a Burlington train. The car was badly damaged and he was injured. Jan 11, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Mike Merimonti, Herrin 26
Louisa Caimi, Herrin 22
Ambrose Ottolini, Herrin 26
Rosa Ottolini, Herrin 21
William Cadle, Marion 24
Effie Parks, Marion 18
Mie Miller, Marion 33
Nellie Woodside, Marion 30 Jan 11, 1922
A marriage license was issued just before noon on Thursday for the marriage of Lonnie Baker of Pittsburg and Miss Pearl Ramsey of Creal Springs rural route. Mr. Baker is postmaster at Pittsburg. His prospective bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ramsey. Jan 12, 1922
Mrs. J. A. Bainbridge returned home Wednesday evening from a two weeks visit with her son Otis Bainbridge and to welcome her new grandson who arrived a few days ago. The little one weighed 9 1/2 pounds and is the third child and third boy of the family. Jan 12, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Lonnie Baker, Pittsburg 24
Pearl Ramsey, Creal Springs 16 Jan 12, 1922
Rev. A. M. Laird, pastor of the First Christian Church, united Mike Miller and Miss Nellie Woodside in marriage at the church parsonage on Wednesday evening at 8:30 p.m. The groom is chef at the Marion Café. Jan 12, 1922
Wolf Creek Mrs. Albert Chamness has been at Marion administering to the sick at her son’s home. Jan 12, 1922
Charles Harris is attending school at the S.I.N.U. this term. Jan 12, 1922
Messrs. Frank Carter and Oscar Walker took a large herd of cattle to town last week. Jan 12, 1922
Arnold View Absalom White and family have moved back to their home place, which has lately been occupied by Uncle Dad Smith. Uncle Dad is now living in the residence belonging to Curren Clines, known as the Aunt Mary Barwick place. Jan 12, 1922
Aunt Nerve Bolinger was called home dwell with the angels last Monday morning, January 2nd. Funeral services were held at the Arnold View Church and deceased was laid to rest in the Tanner Cemetery, south of the church. Jan 12, 1922
After a long fight against pneumonia and heart trouble, Miss Eva Helen Leigh, daughter of Mrs. Ed Gulley 204 East DeYoung Street, died at 6:15 a.m. on Friday. Miss Leigh was born at Johnston City on February 9, 1900 and was nearing her 22ndbirthday. Besides her mother two half-brothers, Clifford and Lloyd Gulley of Marion, survive her. She was one of the talented musicians in this city, being an accomplished pianist. After graduating from Marion Township High School she went to the Chicago Music College where she completed a four-year course with the highest honors. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. The funeral will be held on Sunday with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Jan 13, 1922
Mrs. E. E. Woodsides fell on the walk near her home Thursday afternoon and crushed her arm so severely that an x-ray was necessary and the arm is now in a plaster cast. Jan 13, 1922
County Jail Adam Brookhouse of Cambria was arrested by Deputy Tom Sisney at Cambria and brought to the county jail where he is held on a charge of disorderly conduct. Jan 13, 1922
Simon Hiller was arrested at Sunnyside by Deputy Alvin Thomas on a charge of burglary and larceny and he is held in the county jail pending trial. Jan 13, 1922
Cambria, Jan 14—Death at 6 p.m. Friday claimed Reverend E. J. Haug, pastor of the Cambria Southern Methodist Church. Death was caused by blood poisoning. He was formerly state evangelist for the Southern Methodist Church, but was on his third year as pastor of the local church. He leaves a widow and several children. Jan 14, 1922
Jack Pfeffer, proprietor of the Hub Clothing Company was walking on thin air Saturday and despite the fact that business was better than usual Saturday, Mr. Pfeffer left on the noon train for St. Louis and would have gone sooner if he could have secured an airplane. The unusual rush was just last haste to get to St. Louis and welcome his daughter, who arrived at 3 a.m. Saturday morning. This is the second child, but first girl in the family. Jan 14, 1922
Probate Court In the matter of the estate of Robert Strong, deceased, Allie Strong filed petition in probate court to be appointed administratrix of the said estate. The petition was granted and letters of administration ordered upon the filing of $500 bond. Jan 14, 1922
M. Ozment, guardian of George I. Ozment, minor filed his final report of the estate in probate court showing all debts and costs paid and was finally discharged. Jan 14, 1922
In the matter of the estate of John W Mitchell, deceased, Grace Mitchell filed a petition to be appointed administratrix upon the filing of $25,000 bond the petition was granted. Jan 14, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Emery are the proud parents of a seven-pound son. This is the first child and he has been named Robert Eugene Baker. Mrs. Emery was formerly Miss Leona Baker. Jan 14, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Curtis Cannon, Carterville 36
Stella McMillan, Carterville 28
Joe Petroski, West Frankfort 45
Amelia Moliskey, West Frankfort 44
James Christian, Clifford 20
Stella Satterfield, Herrin 16
C. E. Wyatt, Marion 28
Bernice Edwards, Marion 18
N. Senie Ballanca, Marion ___
Evelyn Forster, Marion ___ Jan 14, 1922
County Jail Notes Milo Turner of Carterville was lodged in the county jail and charged with wife abandonment. Jan 14, 1922
George Tinsey was arrested and put in county jail on a charge of drunkenness Jan 14, 1922
Wesley Freeman shot and killed a man at West Frankfort on Saturday night when the man tried to hold him up. As he did not know what to do, he came to Marion and surrendered to await the verdict of the coroner at West Frankfort. Jan 14 1922
Charles Lewis Hampton, son of John W. and Susan C. Hampton, was born near Johnston City, Ill., October 23, 1872. He passed from this earth January 6, 1922, at the age of 49 years, 2 months and 14 days. His early life was spent in the vicinity of Johnston City. In early manhood he accepted Christ and united with the Missionary Baptist Church. On October 28, 1897 he was united in marriage to Miss Mamie Ewen. Mr. Hampton was engaged in the mercantile business about four years at Canaville, Ill., and for several years at Hudgens, Ill. Besides his wife he leaves the following brothers and sisters to mourn his loss, J. T. Hampton of Johnston City; George Hampton; Granville Hampton of Herrin; John Hampton of No. Nine Mine, Mrs. Leonard Chamness of Marion; Mrs. Dolph Meyers of West Frankfort and Mrs. Roy Pritchett of Hudgens. In their home they reared Miss Minnie Stilley, now Mrs. Paul Boultman of Carterville, who also survives. Jan 14, 1922
Winfield Scott Mcclarren (McLaren?), son of Benjamin and Mary Mcclarren was born November 18, 1856 near Thompsonville, Ill., died January 1, 1922 at his home near Corinth, Williamson County. He was united in marriage to Sarah Smith in 1879 who has preceded him in death a number of years ago. To this union was born six children, three sons, Bennie of West Frankfort, Leeman of Thompsonville and Otto, who died in early childhood; three daughters, Mrs. James Heflin, Mrs. G. G. Strike and Mrs. H. C. Summers, all of Thompsonville. In 1898 he married again to Mrs. C. J. Biggs, who survives him, together with his step-children, Dallas of Benton; John, Will, Oscar and Ernest, all of Marion, besides his four brothers and two sisters. Jan 14, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Chicon of North State Street are the proud parents of a ten-pound baby boy, who arrived Monday morning. This is the fourth child and the first boy in the family. Jan 14, 1922
West Frankfort, Jan 16—Ira Dunnigan, 28, is dead and “Bill” Sweet, 38, is in the hospital here, not expected to recover following a shooting on the hard roads one-half mile west of West Frankfort about 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Wesley Freeman, slayer of Dunnigan, is in the county jail at Marion, having given himself up to Sheriff Melvin Thaxton after the shooting. Jan 16, 1922
The grand jurors for the February term of circuit court have been selected and will report to the court house in Marion on Monday morning, February 6th. The jurors are:
Frank Singleton, Cambria
Tobe Snyder, Colp
Jake Baker, Carterville
Elisia Sizemore, Carterville
Marshal Crain, Carterville, Route 2
Henry Pyles, Carterville, route 2
Dave Bozarth, Herrin
George Moulton, Herrin
George W. Sisney, Marion
William Baker, Marion
E. J. Miller, Marion, R.F.D.
George Hudgens, Hudgens
W. H. Fowler, Marion, R.F.D.
E. S. Pike, Johnston City
Pat Smiley, Marion, route 2
Robert Adams, Marion, route 2
Luther Beers, Thompsonville route 1
S. W. Malone, Thompsonville route 1
James Springs, Pittsburg R.F.D.
John Deaton, Creal Springs
Amos Burns, Creal Springs Jan 16, 1922
Mrs. Evelyn Forster and N. Senie Balance were married Saturday evening at seven o’clock at the First Methodist parsonage, Rev. J. W. Cummins performing the ceremony. They were accompanied by Miss Florence Forster sister of the bride, and Rosewell Balance, cousin of the groom. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forster of West White Street. She is a graduate of Marin Township High School and attended the University of Cape Girardeau. She is employed as a teacher in the Johnston City public schools. The groom is the only son of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Balance of West Main Street and is a graduate of Harrisburg High School. He is employed as an electrical engineer at Peabody Number Three. The young couple will make their home at the West Side Hotel. Jan 16, 1922
William Fowler, 24, the colored man who was killed at a road grading camp near Crab Orchard about a week ago, was buried on Monday at Rosehill Cemetery. Jan 16, 1922
Death Tuesday morning claimed “Bill” Sweet as the second victim of a West Frankfort fight last Saturday night. Wesley Freeman was exonerated for the first death and will without doubt be exonerated for the second death also. According to testimony before coroner’s jury, Ira Dunnigan and Bill Sweet attacked Wesley Freeman during an argument and Freeman took a gun away from one of the men, shooting Dunnigan, killing him and injuring Sweet so severely that he died Tuesday morning. Sweet will be buried in Marion on Wednesday at Maplewood Cemetery. He is survived by a widow and six children. Jan 17, 1922
G. W. Glasford, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. M. Jones, was buried at New Denison Monday afternoon. Mr. Glasford died at 8:30 a.m. and was 85 years, 1 month and 21 days of age. When a young man he was united in marriage with Miss Elmira Pickett on July 21, 1859 and to that marriage eight children were born, only three of whom survive. Mrs. C. M. Jones of Marion, Mrs. Mary Whitten of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and C. C. Glasford of Carbondale. Fifteen grandchildren also survive, one half-brother, W. R. Glasford of Belleville also survives. Jan 17, 1922
Marriage Licenses
George B. Hart, Creal Springs 26
Verna Gennes, Creal Springs 23
Victori Nassotti, Herrin 28
Maria Arazzi, Herrin 22
Joseph Neely, Herrin 18
Vida Vaughn, Herrin 16 Jan 17, 1922
Arnold View Mr. and Mrs. Farlin Parks of Arnold View were the Sunday guests of Mrs. Essie Motsinger in Clatterville. Jan 17, 1922
Uncle Martin Odum, who has been on the sick list for the last few days, is improving. Jan 17, 1922
Mrs. Marion Motsinger and husband visited with the former’s parents near Stonefort last Thursday. Jan 17, 1922
Creal Springs James Buchanan Carson, a son of Hiram and Nancy Jane (Kilgore) Carson, was born in Tunnel Hill Township, Johnson County, Illinois on November 4, 1875 and after a long illness of mainly dropsy, passed away at his home in Creal Springs, January 14, 1922. He was sixty years, two months and ten days old. Deceased grew up on the farm and was married January 4, 1882 to Martha C. Halley. Among those left to mourn are his wife, mother (aged 92), four brothers, Dr. Urich C. Carson of Los Angeles, Cal.; Samuel Carson of Kankakee, Illinois; Frank Carson, who resides with his mother on the old home place west of Tunnel Hill and Jerome Carson, whose residence is not known. Funeral service was held at the Carson residence on South Line Street Sunday. Interment was in the Salem Cemetery. Jan 17, 1922
Marriage Licenses
George Spiller, Marion 35
Clara Hunnicut, Herrin 23 Jan 17, 1922
Fred L. Pryor, 28, Illinois Central Railroad employee, who shot himself after attempting to kill his wife at the home of his brother-in-law at Colp Wednesday, died in the Herrin Hospital Wednesday afternoon. The wife is also in the hospital and physicians now state that there are slight chances for her recovery. The couple had three small sons who were living with the mother at the time of the shooting. Pryor entered the home and found his wife cleaning a chicken and talking with a neighbor. He followed his wife and into a side room and locked the door, starting to fire his gun at once. She was struck near the ear, on the leg and left breast. He then fired one bullet into his head. Pryor had prepared telegrams to be sent to his father at Tamms, Illinois and other relatives. Letters dated January 17th were found in his pockets after the shooting. There were four addressed to his father, Frank Pryor, a niece, Maude Cole, brother-in-law and one addressed to, “All my brothers and sisters.” One letter discloses the fact that Pryor purchased the revolver, which he killed himself and probably injured his wife, at a Herrin hardware store, giving his name as “Harry Simmons.” In one letter Pryor asked that he be buried in the same coffin with his wife in Mounds Cemetery and that the funeral be conducted by Rev. Vick of Tamms, Illinois. Jan 17, 1922
Herrin, Jan 20—Mrs. Fred L. Pryor, who was shot by her husband at the home of her brother at Dewmaine Wednesday, is still alive in the hospital here with some hope for her recovery. The father and other relatives of Pryor, who killed himself following the attempted killing of his wife, have arrived from Tamms, Illinois to make arrangements for the burial of the dead man. Jan 20, 1922
John Parsons is in the county jail at Marion and Emil Nevill is in the Herrin Hospital with but slight chance of recovery following a shooting at Jeffrey, near Herrin Thursday afternoon. Parsons is charged with the shooting of Nevill, aged 16, who an innocent victim of a quarrel that had existed between Parsons and a man by the name of Strunk of Franklin County for some time. The trouble Thursday dates back several weeks when both Parsons and Strunk were wounded in a revolver battle. Parsons at that time was shot in the leg and Strunk was shot through the shoulder. Both were placed in a Franklin County hospital. While there, Strunk was placed under guard and escaped. At the time of the first shooting Strunk had a partner named Stevens. It was this man Stevens that Parsons evidently intended to kill at Jeffrey Thursday when he shot the other man. From some source, Parsons as well as the Sheriff’s office at Marion learned that Stevens was at Jeffrey Thursday. Parsons walked to the house where Stevens was supposed to be and opened fire on Nevill who was not expected to live when rushed to the hospital. Parsons was arrested and placed in jail at Herrin and brought to Marion Friday. Jan 20, 1922
Monroe Bradley, aged about 10 years, died at 4 a.m. Friday at his home in Southern Township after a long siege of sickness. Funeral services at Shiloh Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, followed by burial in Shiloh Cemetery. The deceased is an uncle of night policeman, Jack Bradley of Marion and leaves a widow but now children. Jan 20, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Harvey A. Johnston, Ozark 42
Anna Mangum, Marion 37
Will W. Cox, Zeigler 34
Mrs. Sophia C. Roach, Marion 34 Jan 20, 1922
An eight-pound baby girl made its arrival at the home of W. B. Hughes 1208 West Main Street on Friday morning. This is the second daughter in the family. Jan 20, 1922
A marriage license was issued this week for the marriage at Murphysboro of Mary McQuary, aged 35, of Carterville and Frank Duty aged 50 of Wateryliet, New York. Jan 20, 1922
Will Cox and Mrs. Sue Roach were quietly married Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Parsonage by the pastor, Dr. J. W. Cummins. The groom is manager of a theatre in Zeigler where the newlyweds will make their home. The bride announced her engagement recently at a dinner given by Mrs. J. A. Bainbridge with whom she has made her home in Marion. Jan 21, 1922
Mrs. Myron Roberts gave a surprise party at her home at 1008 E. Boulevard in honor of Mr. Roberts’ 33rd birthday on Friday. Jan 21, 1922
Robert Nicholson, aged 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Nicholson of Scottsboro, was burned to death Friday afternoon when his clothing caught fire while the mother was out of the house. The mother had gone about 4:30 p.m. to the mailbox on the road several yards from the house. While she was away the child who was playing with some paper lighted the paper from the fire and his clothing caught from the burning paper. The little child was born September 19, 1918 in Esseck, Missouri and was aged 3 years, 4 months and 2 days. Besides his parents, two brothers, William Edward, aged 17 months and Oral Freeman Nicholson, aged three weeks also survive. Funeral services held at the Baptist Church at Scottsboro Sunday at 2:00 p.m. followed by burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Jan 21, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lewis of Cole Mount, Tennessee have moved to Marion to make their home. Mrs. Gussie McWain of Springfield will also make her home with them. Jan 21, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Claud Harris, White Ash 32
Della Perdue, White Ash 22
Pietro Pianniando, Herrin 28
Rosina Clivia, Herrin 21
Leon Suchoski, Spillertown 26
Josephine Dobroski, Spillertown 17
Wayne Groves, New Burnside 30
Antis Onstoff, Marion 25 Jan 23, 1922
Herrin, January, 23 A coroner’s inquest was held on Sunday over the body of Fred Pryor who died at the Herrin Hospital on Wednesday. The inquest was delayed to secure the attendance of witnesses including his brother-in-law, George W. Sharp of Tamms and George A. Whalen of Colp. The verdict was that Pryor came to his death by his own hand. Jan 23, 1922
Death claimed Mrs. Harriet Gooch Vickery at 8:25 a.m. Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Sullins, 103 West Boulevard. Mrs. Vickery was born in England but came to this country at the age of 16 and had lived the past few years in Marion. When quite young she was united in marriage with Henry Vickery, who preceded her in death about fifteen years ago when they lived in Denver. Six children, Mrs. William Sullins and George Vickery of Marion, William Vickery of Springfield, MO., Mrs. O. T. Clark of Trinidad, Colorado, Mrs. Roy Holloway of West Frankfort and Mrs. Roy Hall of Benton, survive her. One son, W. O. Vickery died four years ago in Denver. A brother, William Gooch lives in Taylorville. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home. Interment at Rose Hill cemetery. Jan 24, 1922
An eight-pound boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stroble Saturday. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Carmon Rue, Jan 24, 1922
Oak Grove Ezra and Ernest Holmes of Carbondale visited relatives and friends of this vicinity Saturday and Sunday. Jan 25, 1922
Miss Lola Holmes of this vicinity who stays with her grandmother, Mrs. D. Upchurch near New Burnside, visited her parents Saturday night and Sunday. Jan 25, 1922
Miss Yealua Trammel, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Trammell, who has been very ill for the past week is thought to be improving. Jan 25, 1922
Wolf Creek John Grimes, who lives near this place has been seriously ill, but is getting strength again. Jan 25, 1922
Charles Harris, who is attending school at the S. I. N. U., was at home during Saturday and Sunday. Jan 25, 1922
Leonard Thomas who has been working for Sam Howell visited home folks Saturday and Sunday. Jan 25, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Rolla Stone, Buncombe 42
Stella Wilyard, Buncombe 41 Jan 25, 1922
The Marion Elks Lodge of which the aged Civil War veteran was an active member tenderly laid Captain Brice Holland to rest in Rose Hill cemetery Tuesday afternoon. The body lay in state at the Southern Methodist Church from noon Tuesday until the funeral. He was buried with honors. Jan 25, 1922
James Gilbert received word of the death of his brother, Elmer, which occurred at a hospital in Springfield. Mr. Gilbert was a junior in the high school at Springfield and was injured some time ago in a football game, causing an abscess to form on the kneecap. Blood poisoning set in following an operation for the abscess and was the cause of his death. James Gilbert and his mother and father left Wednesday noon for Springfield where funeral and burial will be held Thursday. Jan 26, 1922
Justice of the Peace, George W. Knight died Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. after a brief illness. The aged squire had been in ill health for several years and was unable to survive an attack of pneumonia and complications. Mr. Knight was born in Jackson County near Murphysboro on August 4, 1847 and at the time of death was 74 years, 5 months and 21 days of age. He was united in marriage on January 21, 1867 with Miss Melissa A. Hooker in Murphysboro and nine children were born to that union. Mrs. Knight with the following children survives: Mrs. J. P. (Ida) Chamberlain of Murphysboro; Hosea Knight of Chaffee, Mo.; Mrs. W. T. (Bertha) Hudspeth of Marion; Earl Knight of Marion and Roy Knight in the army. The brothers and sisters who survive are Henry Knight of Herrin; Lois Knight of St. Louis and Mrs. Lydia Reynolds of East St. Louis. His father was Burrell Knight of Kentucky and his mother was Mary Deason of Tennessee. He attended school in Jackson County and was for five years county commissioner of Jackson County. He has been a Justice of the Peace in Marion for about 10 years. During his life lifetime he was a farmer and later a carpenter. He was a member of the Southern Methodist Church. The body will be shipped to Murphysboro for interment and the funeral services in Marion at the W. T. Hudspeth home at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Jan 26, 1922
Creal Springs Harvey Betts has been a carpenter in Marion for several days. Jan 26, 1922
James Slater who has been having the la grippe the past week is out again. Jan 26, 1922
Mrs. Eliza Craig of Stonefort and mother of Mrs. R. M. Camden, died at her home in that village Thursday at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 9 days. Funeral was Saturday. Jan 26, 1922
We are informed that one of our young men, Ray Donnellson, with Miss Viola Deason of Parker, hide away to Paducah one day last week and were married. Jan 26, 1922
Uncle Samuel McNeill passed to his eternal reward January 1, 1922 at his home east of Creal Springs. The deceased had reached the advanced age of 90 years past and had spent many years as a farmer I this neighborhood. He was a native of Tennessee where he grew up and resided until coming to Illinois in 1861. His sympathy being with the Union he soon entered the service, enlisting in Company K Forty-eighth Illinois Infantry. He participated in the many experiences of the army of the Tennessee in 1861-62 when on account of disability he was discharged from further service. He married Miss Martha Borger in Marion August 30, 1877. Besides his faithful companion he leaves three sons, Thomas F. McNeill, a major in the U.S. Army, Camp Deming, Ga.; Roscoe W. McNeill at home and John McNeill of Ventura City, Cal. Two brothers, John E. and J. W. McNeill survive. His sacred remains rest in Creal Springs Cemetery. Jan 26, 1922
Dr. W. P. Moore returned home Wednesday evening from Round Lake where he had been for a few days on an outing. Jan 26, 1922
Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and his deputies visited Bush Friday where six arrests were made in connection with recent burglaries there. It is alleged that those arrested were implicated in breaking into boxcars in the vicinity of Bush and taking large quantities of goods. These thefts have been going on for some time. The men arrested were John Jewers, Joe Russell, C. H. Devoes, Guy Stilley, Guy Walker, W. A. Hill and Russell Hill. Jan 28, 1922
Mrs. Blanche Alexander McMikel, former wife of S.A. McMikel of Chicago, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Alexander in Herrin at 11:10 a.m. Sunday. Death was due to tuberculosis from which she had suffered for some time past. Mrs. McMikel was a graduate of the Marion High School and formerly lived here when her father was a switchman on the C 8s E. I. She was born at Reevesville on May 6, 1896 and at the time of death was 25 years, 8 months and 23 days of age. She leaves one sister besides her parents, Miss Nellie Alexander of Memphis, Tennessee. Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 at the Goddard Chapel with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. Jan 30, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Childers, Mrs. Oscar Childers, Mrs. John Biggs, Mrs. Liza Hood and son, Will, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sanders J. H. Clarida and daughter, Eva and Mrs. Harry Adkins attended the funerals of their nephews and cousin, Raymond Gilbert Lannon, Leslie Childers and Lester Newlin, the three boys who were drowned in the Blairsville pond a few days ago. The funerals were held together. Jan 30, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Campbell Tyner, Cambria 19
Margaret Howell, Cambria 17
Alex Melsciz, Weaver 25
Edna Krasiwiska, Weaver 18
Jettie Vaughn, Cambria 17
Maben Spiller, Salem 25
Dorothy Murphy, Salem 22
James Dean, Thompsonville R.F.D. 21
Anna Armes, Thompsonville R.F.D. 16
Clyde McRoy, Marion 21
Rose Yearack, Marion 21
L. W. Davis, Marion 21
Ilda Murphy, Marion 19 Jan 30, 1922
The marriage of Miss Ada Murphy to W. Thomas Davis of Carrier Mills on Friday came as a great surprise to their friends here. They were quietly married in the office of Squire G. H. Pritchett. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Murphy of South Van Buren Street and is a graduate of the Marion Township High class of 1921. She also took a post graduate course at the high school and at the time of her marriage was a student at Brown’s Business College. The groom is from Carrier Mills and has been employed in one of the local mines. They will probably live in Marion. Jan 301 1922
Mrs. Mary E. Bowman, widow of J. A. Bowman, was laid to rest in Maplewood cemetery on Tuesday, following services at the Spillertown Free Baptist Church conducted by J. W. McKinney and W. E. Pike. Mrs. Bowman died on Sunday at her home north of Spillertown. She was born in this county 75 years ago on January 19th. Four children and two stepchildren survive her. The children are John and Ed Bowman and Mrs. Carl Schuldt of Spillertown and Charley Bowman of Whiteash. The stepchildren are Mrs. Sam McAnally; Mrs. James Wade of Carterville; Mrs. Harry Thompson of Marion and Richard Peters of Chicago. She was educated in the public schools of the county. When she was 17 years of age she united with the Presbyterian Church and has had her letter in that church ever since. She was the daughter of Daniel and Louie Goodall Peterson. Her husband died five years ago and a daughter, Mrs. Lottie Coleman died on July 12, 1921 and another daughter, Mrs. Dally Jack died a few years past. Jan 31, 1922
Nadine McMurray, eight year old daughter of Mrs. Beulah McMurray, 806 East Reeves Street, died at 6 a.m. Sunday from a relapse due to scarlet fever. She was a pupil at Jefferson School and was liked by her teacher and school mates. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday and were conducted by Rev. C. C. Allen. Jan 31, 1922
Herrin, Jan 31—Coroner McCown held an inquest here over the body of Quincey Gooden, who was killed Saturday at the Consolidated Coal Company Mine No 7. The jury was composed of Charles Gibson, Vernon Grammer, Quincy Rolen, Harry Wolsey, Sam Winchester and Frank Branson. A verdict of accidental death by being run over by a trip of empty cars was returned. Jan 31, 1922
Marriage Licenses
R. L. Walker , Herrin 22
Jennie Dykes, Herrin 18
L. H. Anderson, Paulton 21
Geneva Flake, Paulton 16
J. C. Grinnell, Buncombe 45
Mary Murril, Buncombe 35
Edward Kubelus, West Frankfort 23
Matilda Stirnkas, West Frankfort 18
John Smith, Freeman 30
Alice Venable, Freeman 19 Jan 31, 1922
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boles at their home on East Main Street, an 11-pound son, who arrived Monday. The mother, who was formerly Miss Alice Pease, is doing nicely and the youngster is a husky fellow. He has been named Howard Ralph. Jan 31, 1922
February
Marriage Licenses
Herman Tanner, Marion 18
Gladys Jackson, Marion 18
Clarence Osburn, Marion 20
Edith Hill, Carrier Mills 20
Harry Rakerd, Johnston City 18
Pearl Welburn, Johnston City 18
Dewey Baker, Johnston City 23
Helen Durham, Johnston City 18
Paul Wilkerson. Bertrand, Mo. 22
Mamie Cravens, Herrin 21
Ralph Hardy, Johnston City 24
Agnes Leonard, Johnston City 21 Feb 1, 1922
Undertaker Egbert Hudgens was called to Anna on Wednesday to bring the body of John White back to Marion for interment. Mr. White is the son of Al White near Pittsburg. He died Tuesday night. Feb 1, 1922
Herrin—John W.Hicks was buried in the city cemetery on Tuesday afternoon after appropriate funeral services. Mr. Hicks died in the Herrin Hospital on Sunday following an operation on the preceding Tuesday. He was born near Ewing in 1882, being 39 years, 9 months and 25 days of age at the time of his death. Feb 1, 1922
Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and Deputies John Shafer and Al Richardson drove six and one half miles due west from Marion on Tuesday afternoon and captured two immense stills of about 100 gallons capacity each. According to Sheriff Thaxton, these stills were the best stills he has found thus far. Mrs. Ivy Dorant was in charge of the stills as her husband had gone to Florida for his health. She promised to plead guilty to making the booze although she had only helped her husband a few days and Mrs. Dorant would have been in the wholesale business, however, as she had fifty-one barrels of corn mash practically ready for the big stills. Feb 1, 1922
Aud Maneer was arrested Tuesday and lodged in the county jail. He is charged with failure to pay alimony. Feb 1, 1922
Funeral services for John Cameron were held last Saturday at the home on East Beech Street. Interment was at Rosehill Cemetery. Feb 1, 1922
Mrs. Eva Cole was adjudged insane on Tuesday and was taken to the state hospital at Anna by Charles Parks on Tuesday afternoon. Feb 1, 1922
Miss Gladys Jackson and Herman Tanner were quietly married Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Butis of West Prairie Street with whom the bride made her home for a number of years. Squire G. H. Pritchett officiated. The groom is employed at the Scranton Mines. They will make their home at 708 East Carter Street. Feb 1, 1922
A seven pound son was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bracy of North Court Street. He has been named Robert Joseph. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Nellie Hooser. Feb 1, 1922
Creal Springs Mrs. P. W. Willhelm who with her children has been here a few months for health benefit, departed for her home in Memphis, Tennessee Thursday having received a telegram stating that some near relative was bad sick. Feb 1,1922
W. H. Dixon shipped his household goods back to Marion last week. He’s the faith
doctor. Didn’t stay here long. Feb 1, 1922
Miss Lulu Belle Parsons, who has been visiting in the Rev. J. R. Jones home
several weeks, departed Thursday for her home in Columbia, Ky. Feb 1, 1922
Mrs. Martha Carson held a sale last week. Mrs. Carson will sojourn with relatives
in the present. Since the death of her husband, J. B. Carson, she is left alone and not being strong felt it best to break home. Feb 1, 1922
Freedom Misses Lela and Ethel Goley visited with Juanita Holbrook Sunday evening. Feb 1, 1922
Fred Roberts and family visited with his father-in-law, Tom Butts, near Crab Orchard Church Sunday. Feb 1, 1922
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon for John R. White of Pittsburg, who died at Anna on Tuesday. Dr. J. W. Cummins conducted the funeral at Union Grove Church with interment there. Mr. White was born in Pittsburg on February 13, 1886 and soon would have celebrated his 35th birthday. He was united in marriage with Miss Cora Ironside at Pittsburg and she with one daughter, three years old, survive. The father, Alva White and two brothers and two sisters survive. The latter are Mrs. Ferdon O’Neal and Mrs. Delbert Jones of Marion R.F.D. and Will and James White of Pittsburg. Feb 2, 1922
Isaac Newton Hill, eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Hill of Scottsboro, died from diphtheria on Wednesday morning. The child was born in this county on September 25, 1909 and at the time of death was attending the McKinley School in Marion. Besides the parents the following brothers and sisters survive him, William Earl, Newport News, Virginia; Mrs. Oscar Roberts and Robert Louis Hosts and Aline Hill of Scottsboro. Reverend Browning held funeral services Thursday at the home and interment was at Shiloh. Feb 2, 1922
At six a.m. Thursday pneumonia claimed Clyde Spiller of White Ash and the death angel is still hovering over the vicinity as Fred Spiller, a brother, is in a very critical condition. Clyde Spiller was a coal miner at White Ash and is survived by a widow and four children. The funeral services will be held on Saturday at White Ash at 1 p.m. Feb 2, 1922
Death at 6 p.m. Wednesday claimed William P. Cole of Ozark at the home of his son, 0. 0. COLE, South Court Street. Mr. Cole was born in Belford County, Tennessee on June 12, 1852 and at the time of his death was 69 years, 7 months and 19 days of age. In 1872 he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy M. Reid near New Burnside and three children were born to that union, but 0. 0. Cole is the only child to survive. The deceased was a farmer. He was a member of the Christian Church and had lived in Illinois for over fifty years. Funeral services will be at Ozark on Friday, conducted by Rev. R F. Throgmorton with interment in Rushing Cemetery. Feb 2, 1922
Artie Atnip of the Powder Plant, who was seriously burned in the explosion there a few weeks ago, was able to be in Marion Thursday. Feb 2, 1922
Drs. W. P. Moore and J. W. Ferguson attended the Dental Study Club in Carbondale Wednesday evening returning home Thursday morning. Feb 2, 1922
Thomas Whiteside is confined to his home on West Main Street on account of illness. His daughter, Mrs. Duff Roberts, who is also ill at his home, was reported Friday to be no better. Feb 2, 1922
The grocery store of Walter Brandon 805 West Prairie was damaged by the fire and water on Friday morning and the loss is estimated at about a thousand dollars. The Brandon family, who live in the rear of the store, was awakened about 4 a.m. by crackling wood and they found the front end of their building on fire. It is thought that mice crawling on a box of matches started the fire. Feb 3, 1922
Elmer Jones of Clifford was arrested Thursday and brought to the county jail, where he is charged with operating a disorderly house. Feb 3, 1922
Mrs. Thomas Parsons is reported to be quite ill at her home on North Granite Street. Feb 3, 1922
Mrs. Eliza Parsons, wife of Thomas J. Parsons, South Liberty Street, died Saturday morning at the home of her son, Roy Parsons on North Granite Street. Mrs. Parsons has been sick for some time and was taken to the home of her son when her condition grew critical. The deceased was born near Stonefort and on the eighth of last August celebrated her 57th birthday. The family moved to Marion 14 months ago when their farm home near Creal Springs was destroyed by fire. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Roy Parsons of Marion; Mrs. Jennie Hundley of Herrin; Mrs. Belle Keel of Charleston, Mo.; twin sisters—Mrs. Jessie Horn of Parker City and Mrs. Bessie Trammel of New Burnside—and Miss Jewel Parsons at home. One sister lives in Missouri. Mrs. Parsons was a member of the Warder Street Baptist Church. Feb 4, 1922
The body of Mrs. Shell Price, colored, arrived in Marion Friday from Fulton, Ky. for burial. The funeral services held at the colored Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Feb 4, 1922
The wedding of Miss Lena Julia Kiger and Mr. A. C. Hentz took place on January 28th and the couple will be at home at 1142 West Monroe Street, Springfield, after February 10th. Feb 4, 1922
Probate Court In the matter of the estate of Fred Foster, deceased, Josephine Foster filed a petition in probate court Thursday, February 2, to be appointed administratrix of the estate. Upon filing of bond in sum of $1200 the petition was granted and letters of administration ordered. Feb 4, 1922
Mrs. Rena Elizabeth Buckner, wife of Thomas Buckner, died Saturday morning about eight o’clock at the family home on West Copeland Street at the age of 44 years, 9 months and 12 days. She leaves a husband and four children, Zoral, Zibbell, Sibble and Mabel, all at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Georbe Pankey of Stonefort, Mrs. Thomas Davis and Mrs. Oria Blackman of Carrier Mills and Mrs. John Ralph of Mound City. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home on West Copeland Street conducted by Rev. Clyde Bailey. The body will be shipped Monday morning to Stonefort where burial will be made in the Bolton Cemetery. Feb 4, 1922
Oak Grove Archie Loless visited his home folks Friday and Saturday and started for Danville Sunday where he is employed as U.S. Marshal. Feb 4, 1922
Pulley’s Mill Otis Ward’s family has recovered from the smallpox and their quarantine has been lifted. Feb 4. 1922
Saturday morning Garland Stanley shouldered his gun and went for a stroll in the Wolf Creek bottoms. He saw three rabbits setting and took the advantage of them and killed them before speaking. Feb 4, 1922
Dr. William Stanley of this place is still very busy looking after the smallpox patients. Feb 4, 1922
Orland Stanley and sister, Miss Orphia and Misses Velsie and Vernie Evans, attended Sunday school at Hickory Grove Sunday. Feb 4, 1922
Clatterville Shine Carter has installed a phone. Feb 4, 1922
Ed M. Heston had a valuable mule to get mixed up in his farm machinery and badly mutilated itself. Under the veterinarian’s care it is coming out of it. Feb 4, 1922
Miss Dimple Wells, who is staying in Marion made an over Sunday visit with home folks. Feb 4, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. George Parks of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Carter were Sunday guests of Mary J. Carter. Feb 4, 1922
Frank Jackson was in these parts Wednesday hunting a strayed bovine. Feb 4, 1922
Lawrence Sanders was in Makanda Monday where he attended the funeral of his uncle, Riley Fly. Feb 5, 1922
Reverend Davis for Mrs. Shell Price, 40, colored, held funeral services who died at Fulton, Kentucky last week. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. Price died from influenza and leaves a husband and three children. Feb 5, 1922
Mrs. Cynthia Young, widow of Dr. B. S. Young, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday at the home of her son, Christian Young, 604 North Washington Street. Mrs. Young was born April 16, 1837 near Stonefort and had lived all her life in this county. She was 84 years, 9 months and 20 days of age at the time of her death. Two children, Christian Young of Marion and Mrs. Mort Taft of Gate, Oklahoma, survive her. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 o’clock p.m. conducted by Rev. Lee Hancock at the Stonefort Baptist Church of which Mrs. Young was a life member. Interment at Bolton Cemetery. Feb 5, 1922
Mrs. Lulu Osborne, wife of Richard Osborne, colored, died at noon Saturday from pneumonia. She was only sick for two weeks. Mrs. Osborne was born at Waco, Texas at the time of death was 37 years, 2 month and 9 days of age. She leaves a husband but no children. Funeral services were held on Monday at St. Paul’s Chapel with interment at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb 5, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Sen N. Sharpe, Marion 29
Dorothy Atnip, Marion 16
Jesse Bronaugh, Colp 33
Banna Belle Meriweather, Colp 26
Beorge Ambronetti, Herrin 21
Senta Fresca Freeman Spur 18 Feb 6, 1922
Tick Ridge Miss Myrtle Swafford of Marion spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Ed Swafford. Feb 6, 1922
Quite a number of neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Aunt Nan Motsinger Sunday to help her celebrate her eightieth birthday. Feb 6, 1922
Carterville E. E. Cross has sold his restaurant and expects to leave for Springfield in the near future. Feb 6, 1922
Emmet Shaw and son, Orlie is suffering with influenza. Feb 6, 1922
Sam Hodges, former resident of this city and now of McLean, Texas, spent last week with relatives in this city, his first visit in 20 years. Feb 6, 1922
Mrs. Henry Briggman and daughter, Helen, left last week to visit with relatives in Kentucky. Feb 6, 1922
Cambria Campbell Tyner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Tyner and Miss Margaret Howell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Howell, were married in Murphysboro on Saturday. A wedding supper was served that evening at the home of the bride’s parents. Feb 6, 1922
The same day Squire Louie Bearden of this place married Jettie Vaughn and Miss Dovie Elkins. A family dinner was given on Sunday. Vaughn will go to housekeeping in the new house put up by Mr. Vaughn just west of the cross roads north of town. The Elles Store Company here has employed Mr. Vaughn for some time. Feb 6, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Moss and son of Royalton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Harvel on Sunday. Mr. Moss Is teaching in Royalton. Feb 6, 1922
Wolf Creek Dallas Hopkins who is working at the mines north of Herrin visited home folks over Sunday. Feb 6, 1922
Sam Howell went to Herrin in his truck the first of this week. He says he has seen the roads in better condition than now for a truck. Feb 6, 1922
Mrs. Ed Hall is a visiting relative in Marion this week. Feb 6, 1922
Bill Sanders of Herrin visited friends and relatives the first of this week. Feb 6, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Sen N. Sharpe, Marion 29
Dorothy Atnip, Marion 16
Jesse Bronaugn, Colp 33
Banna Belle Meriweather, Colp 26
Beorge Ambroseth, Herrin 21
Senta Fresca, Freeman Spur 18 Feb 6, 1922
Tick Ridge Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McDonald visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mcdonald. Feb 6, 1922
Miss Myrtle Swafford of Marion spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Ed Swafford. Feb 6, 1922
Mr. Burney Coonts called on Miss Myrtle Swafford Sunday afternoon. Feb 6, 1922
Mrs. Alice Dameron of Carterville visited over Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Carmichael. Feb 6, 1922
The funeral of J. T. Parsons who died Saturday at the home of his son, Roy Parsons on North Granite Street, was held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the son’s home, conducted by Rev. J.W. McKinney. Feb 7, 1922
Clatterville On account of illness of the teacher, Alonzo Thurston, there was no school at Motsinger the past week. Feb 7, 1922
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Estes Newell Saturday, a fine boy. This is the fourth child and first son, which no doubt is responsible for Estes grinding navy beans for coffee. Feb 7, 1922
Henry Byrn is confined to home with la grippe. Feb 7, 1922
Hobart Motsinger, who is “wielding the gavel” at Parks, was marooned by high water Wednesday and could not get to his school. Feb 7, 1922
A “medicine man” was through these diggings Friday and replenished Clatter’s depleted stock of lotions, portions, extracts and notions. Feb 7, 1922
“Shine” Carter was using a pulmotor on his phone Sunday in an effort to establish conversation. Feb 7, 1922
Ed Diefenbach and son Roy are engaged in clearing a portion of Ed M. Heaton’s timberland. Feb 7, 1922
Everett, Rich, Jr., small son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett M. Rich, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, February 6, 1922 at the family home, 600 South Midway Street. The child was born January 18, 1921 at the home on South Midway Street and was aged only one year and nineteen days at the time of death. Everett was always a sweet and loveable child and his death will be mourned by his parents and one sister, Hazel, aged 3 years. The funeral at the home at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. Feb 7, 1922
Probate Court In the matter of the estate of William A. Swan, deceased, D. W. Sanders, executor, filed a final report of the estate. The report was approved and the executor ordered discharged. Feb 7, 1922
Mary Cull, administratrix of the estate of David Cull, deceased, filed proof of adjustment of the estate. Claims were allowed to the amount of $401.50 against the estate. Feb 7, 1922
Ella Perry, administratrix of the estate of C. E. Perry, deceased, filed proof of adjustment of the estate in probate court. Claims were allowed to the amount of $490. Feb 7, 1922 Ethel Blackman, administratrix of the estate of James E. Blackburn, deceased, filed proof of adjustment of the estate. Claims to amount of $55.10 were allowed. Feb 7, 1922
In the matter of the estate of John W. Hicks, deceased, Agnes Hicks filed a petition to be appointed administratrix. The petition was granted upon the filing of bond in the sum of $500. Feb 7, 1922
In the matter of the estate of Theodore Jeter, May Jeter, Administratrix filed proof of adjustment of the estate in probate court. Feb 7, 1922
Proof of adjustment of the estate of Tulley B. Williams, deceased, by John Herrin, administrator. Claims were allowed to the amount of $41.60 against the estate. An inventory of the estate was filed an approved. Feb 7, 1922
Arnold View Mr. and Mrs. John Youngblood of Carterville are visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Youngblood. Feb 7, 1922
Little Winnibell Beasley was the guest of Helen Beasley last Saturday. Feb 7, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Farling Parks were sleigh riding Friday. After spending a great part of the day in Palzo, they turned their sled homeward, but sad to relate the snow had melted and Mr. Parks donkey mules found the load hard to draw the snow and mud. Feb 7, 1922
Paul Smith was taking lessons in skating late Thursday on John Curtner’s lake. Master Paul’s head protruded well over the ice. Feb 7, 1922
Arnold View is proud to know that it has a new paperboy, being represented by Woodrow Ramsey, newsboy, whom we hope will prove to be very successful and a live wire in the entire community. Feb 7, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Arnold and brother, Dosh, were in Creal Springs last Wednesday. Feb 7, 1922
Aunt Belle Arnold was called to the bedside of her sister, Sarah Arnold, last Thursday near Carrier Mills. Her sister is in critical condition suffering from stomachtrouble. Feb 7, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Burnie Johnny, Johnston City 24
Maggie Jeralds, Carterville 18
Arthur Buckingham, Cambria 21
Hilda Palmer, Cambria 18 Feb 8, 1922
Eliza Henshaw Parsons was born in Williamson County near Stonefort on a farm, August 8, 1864, and departed this life February 4, 1922, aged 57 years, 5 months and 26 days. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and united with the General Baptist Church at Mt Mariah near Stonefort. She was united in marriage to Thomas Parsons in 1881 and to this union eight children were born, two infants preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn a husband, T. J. Parsons, one son, Roy, at whose home she died, Mrs. Jesse Horn of Parker City, Mrs. Bessie Trammel of near Creal Springs and Miss Jewell Parsons at home. Feb 8, 1922
Jacob Levi Potter, son of Isiah and Florence Jane Potter was born in Franklin County, Missouri February 11, 1894 and passed away at his home in Creal Springs January 28, 1922 at the age of 27 years, 11 months and 17 days. The deceased was married April 24, 1919 to Miss Violet Tanner. One son, little Jacob Levi, two years old is left with the son-owing companion. Besides his aged mother, wife and son the following brothers and sisters survive: Edgar Potter of Creal Springs; Mrs. Evelyn Livingston of Vandalia, Mo.; Mrs. Lillie Kelley of Creal Springs; Mrs. Effie Winn of Vandalia, Mo., and Mrs. Rosa Atip of Gorham, Ill., all of whom were present for the funeral. The funeral was held from the Pentecostal Mission on Monday at two o’clock. The burial was made in the Creal Springs Cemetery. Feb 8, 1922
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Armstrong of East Reeves Street. This is the second child and first girl of the family and has been named Darline Hope. The mother was formerly Miss Ethel Roberts. Feb 8, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Stokes of South Vicksburg Street are the proud parents of a baby boy who arrived Monday. This is the first child of the family. Feb 8, 1922
John Francis Smith died at this home near Scottsboro at 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday. He was born at Thompsonville on July 4, 1854 and at the time of death was 67 years, 7 months and 4 days of age. Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Romans at Benton on January 1, 1881 and to that union five children were born, four of whom survive. Mrs. Smith died about 19 years ago. The children who survive are Robert E. Smith, Elmer Smith, Austin Smith and Oscar Smith, all of Marion. The brothers and sisters of the deceased are V. L. Smith and C. E. Smith of Naylor, Mo., Mrs. Mary Hall and Mrs. Viola Romans of Marion, Mrs. Francis Coulter of St. Louis and Mrs. Laura Romans, deceased. Mr. Smith was a farmer but had also been a coal miner for a large portion of his life. He was a member of the United Mine Workers. He belonged to the Baptist Church. Funeral services at the Scottsboro Baptist Church conducted by Reverends Browning and Slagel at 11 a.m. Friday. Feb 9, 1922
Marriage Licenses
J. W. Yates, Energy 67
Nancy E. Deles, Energy 68
James Smith, Marion 21
Annie Emery, Marion 17
Johnston City, Feb. 10—Mrs. John Culbreth died here on Thursday afternoon and funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. J. W. McKinney of Marion. Her husband, who was formerly the principal of the North Side School at Herrin and a baby a few weeks old, survives her. Interment will be at a Marion cemetery. Feb 10, 1922
Little James Porter, Jr. was badly burned when the hot water bottle in his bed bursted and scalded his feet and legs below the knees at the home of his parents at the Powder Plant. He is reported to be resting as well as could be expected. Feb 10, 1922
Little Helen Lenora. Randolph, small daughter of George and Mattie Randolph died from scarlet fever on Thursday afternoon. The little girl was born at Creal Springs on September 9 and on the day of her death was 3 years and 5 days of age. Her parents survive her and two sisters, Thelma, aged 14 and Freida, aged 9. Funeral services will be private and conducted by Reverend A. M. Laird at 10 a.m. Friday with interment at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb 10, 1922
Word was received in Marion Friday morning of the death on Thursday night about midnight of Mrs. Lula Calvin, wife of Loren Calvin at Mattoon. The body is being shipped to Marion and upon arrival here will be taken to the Hudgens Scobey Undertaking Parlors and from there to the Goddard Chapel where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Rev. J. W. McKinney. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. Calvin was born at New Burnside on March 9, 1893 and at the time of her death was 28 years and 11 days of age. She was united in marriage with Loren Calvin in 1917 at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa where they were both working in a hospital. Her maiden name was Lulu Harrell and she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harrell. Her father died in 1900, but her mother, now Mrs. Hugh Travelstead, survives. Noah Harrell of Marion, Fred Harrell of Carbondale and Mrs. Elvis Bowman of Golconda are brothers and sisters of the deceased. Mrs. Ray Hodges and Paul Riddle of Marion are half-sister and half-brother of the deceased. Mrs. Calvin Has suffered from tuberculosis, which caused her death for several years and has been confined to her bed since October when they had moved to Mattoon from Mt. Pleasant. The Marion barber’s union will furnish the pallbearers as both the husband of the deceased and her brother are union barbers. Feb 10, 1922
Probate Court Edd Russell filed a petition Feb 6 to be appointed administrator of the estate of Leslie Childers. Bond was filed in sum of $200 and letters of administration issued. Feb 10, 1922
Mary Gulley filed petition to be appointed administratrix of the estate of her daughter, Helen Leigh, deceased. Bond was filed in sum of $2,300 and the petition granted. Ari inventory of the estate was also filed and approved. Feb 10, 1922
Oscar Thurmond presented a petition to be appointed administrator to the estate of Nellie Thurmond, deceased. Bond of $4,000 was filed and letters of administration ordered. Feb 10, 1922
An eight and one half pound boy was born Saturday, February 4 to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Eswine of East St. Louis. The mother, who was formerly Miss Dorsie Jent of Marion, is reported doing nicely. This is the first child of the family. Feb 10, 1922
A ten pound boy was born Thursday February 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Lesley Hamilton of Macomb. The mother was formerly Miss Mary Goff, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Goff of Marion. Dr. Goff if still very much excited over being a grandfather, but hopes to be able to conduct the regular Sunday services. Feb 10, 1922
Oak Grove The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rose near Stonefort died of diphtheria this week. Feb 14, 1922
Miss Lela Simmons who has been staying wit her grandmother, Mrs. Jim Simmons, is now staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Simmons. Feb 10, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Trammell of this vicinity were called to the bedside of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Thomas Parson, who is reported to be very low. Feb 10, 1922
Miss Edythe Loless will visit her sister, Mrs. Loren Camden for the following week. Feb 10, 1922
Miss Ruth Loless visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Loless Saturday and Sunday. Feb 10, 1922
Southern Mrs. Richard Blankenship was called to Herrin Tuesday to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. William Watson who is seriously ill. Feb 10, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Albright are the proud parents of a baby girl. Both mother and baby are getting along nicely. Feb 10, 1922
Mrs. Susan Meense is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Inez Roberts for a few weeks. Feb 10, 1922
Mrs. Melvina McCormick and mother, Mrs. Jack Rector, are visiting relatives at Creal Springs this week. Feb 10, 1922
George Pepchauer, who died in Herrin on Sunday afternoon, will be buried at Maplewood Cemetery on Tuesday. Death was due to tuberculosis. Pepchauer was born in Austria and at the time of his death was 48 years, 9 months and 15 days of age. He was unmarried and is survived by one brother, Andrew Pepchauer, of Pawnee, Illinois. He was a member of the Catholic Church where funeral services will be held. Feb 13, 1922
Police Court Notes Noah Almard was arrested Saturday night and charged with drunkenness He pled guilty and paid $9.40 to Magistrate Marion Hunter. Feb 13, 1922
John Dolen was arrested Saturday night on a drunkenness charge. His plea of guilty cost $9.40 before Magistrate Hunter. Feb 13, 1922
Ed Deronsen pled guilty Monday morning to speeding and paid a fine of $11.49 before Magistrate Marion Hunter. Feb 13, 1922
The home of Owen B. Berry, 404 East Marion, with the exception of an icebox carried to safety from the back porch, was a total loss from fire on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Berry were not home and the entire building was a mass of flames when discovered. Mrs. Berry has been ill for some time at the home of her mother, Mrs. Will Monroe, 504 West Main Street. Mr. Berry had gone to his home in the afternoon, built up a fire to warm up the house for his sister and thinking that the fire was safe he left it, to return to his wife’s bedside. The fire was discovered about 7:00 p.m. and it is believed to have started from an overheated stove or else an explosion of the stove. Mr. Berry carried $1,500 insurance on his household goods and it is understood that Mrs. Henry Gahn, who owned the house, had the house insured also. Feb 13, 1922
Mrs. Lee Chandler entertained last week with a supper in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Hallie Hill’s 22nd birthday anniversary. Besides the guest of honor there were present Mr. and Mrs. James Grimes, Misses Mary and Ellen Grimes, Katherine and Ethel Chandler, Kay Poteete and Cline Grimes. Feb 13, 1922
Mrs. Martha Bolinger, widow of Mos Bolinger, and mother of Mrs. Ed Sellers of Marion, died at the medical hospital in Anna on Sunday from heart trouble. Mrs. Bolinger’s condition became critical on Sunday and word was sent to Mrs. Sellers who was preparing to leave for Anna when she received the death message. Mrs. Bollinger was born at Crab Orchard and would have been 69 years of age on her next birthday. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Motsinger. She is survived by two daughters and two stepsons. These children are, Mrs. Ed Sellers of Marion, Mrs. Viola Winget of DuQuoin and Charlie and Sam Bolinger of Carterville. The brother and sisters who survive are Mrs. Emma Bones of Texas, Will and Ed Motsinger of Arkansas, Mrs. Berta Turner and Mrs. Mary Jane Carter of Crab Orchard and Mrs. Sam Hanks of New Denison. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church near Marion. She had been in ill health for several years and had been in the hospital for nearly two years. The body is to be brought to Marion and funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sellers, 100 West Cherry Street with interment in Rosehill Cemetery. Feb 13, 1922
Creal Springs Mrs. Maud Woodard of Murphysboro came recently and with her brother, W. G. Lambert and wife helped their mother, Mrs. Margaret Lambert, celebrate her 78th birthday anniversary one day last week. Feb 13, 1922
Fred Voeach (Veach?) of the Joliet Prison guard came Sunday for a visit with his family. Feb 13, 1922
Messrs. W. W. Rodgers and G. E. Berry having bought the shoe shop of J. I. Collier, have moved same to the basement under the City Meat Market where they are prepared to do all sorts of repairing in their new line of business. Feb 13, 1922
Marriage Licenses
John Norris, Energy 19
Nellie Sheppard, Carterville 18
Otto Whittington, Benton 21
Pearl Pyle, Benton 19
Jesse Davidson, Johnston City 21
Hazel Albaugh, Johnston City 18
Daniel Rader, Marion 23
Mae McKinney, Hudgens 19 Feb 13, 1922
Funeral services for Frank Smith was held at the Scottsboro Baptist Church Friday conducted by Reverends Browning and Slagle followed by burial in Camp Ground Cemetery. Feb 13, 1922
Death Monday morning claimed James Henry Samples, a coal miner of Scottsboro. He had been sick with typhoid fever for several days. He was born in West Frankfort on January 1, 1899. Two years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Edna Alice Alexander and she with one child, Virginia Samples 1 year old, survives. Tom Samples, a brother, Mrs. Stella Meadows and John Meadows, half sister and brother of Scottsboro also survive. Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Free Baptist Church in Scottsboro with interment at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb 14, 1922
Death on Monday evening claimed William Mitchell Johnston, well known Marion contractor living on East Main Street. His widow and five children survive him. Death was due to hemorrhage. Funeral services on Wednesday at the home at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. J.W. Cummins under the direction of the Odd Fellows Lodge with interment in the 1.0.0.F. Cemetery. Feb 14, 1922
Grand Jury Indictments
William Pace of Herrin was indicted by the Grand Jury on the charge of murder in connection with the killing of Tony B. Williams. The coroner’s jury exonerated PACE as both the witnesses of the affair testified that the killing was in self-defense. PACE was released on $5,000 bond with A. Gasoway, H. A. Cowman, D. C. Greer, W. J. Harmon, Arvel Gordon, Hugh Willis and A. T. Pace as sureties. Feb 14, 1922
Wayne Smith of Herrin, whom the records show was indicted on charge of embezzlement and larceny, gave bond for $3,000 which was signed by Walter W. Wiliams, Joe P. Benson and 0. W. Curry as sureties. Mr. Smith was the former manager of the Herrin Supply Company and word of his indictment has created a sensation. Feb 14, 1922
Funeral services for William Mitchell Johnston, who died Monday night at 9:25 P.m. were held at the home on East DeYoung Street on Tuesday afternoon. The Odd Fellows Lodge was in charge of the services. Mr. Johnston was born in Johnson County on June 18, 1886. He was united in marriage with Miss Etta Cochran in Missouri in 1905 and five children by that union survive. These children are, Imogene, aged 14, Lucile, aged 10, Locain, aged (?), Otis, aged 7 and a small baby. The brothers and sisters who survive are Mrs. Henry Chum of Missouri, Mrs. Richard Smith of Cypress, J. A. Johnston of Marion and J. W. Johnston of Johnson County. His father, W. H. Johnston makes his home with his sons. The mother of the deceased has been dead about 34 years. Mr. Johnston was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and was a member here for about two and a half years. Interment was at the Odd Fellows Cemetery near Maplewood. Feb 15, 1922
Herrin The body of C. R. Firestone arrived in Herrin on Wednesday from Gallup, New Mexico where Mr. Firestone died on February 10th from hemorrhage. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. from a local undertaker parlor in that city. He is survived by one son, Ralph Firestone and by two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Ritter of Hollywood, California and Mrs. P. T. Angus of Marion. His former wife lives in Herrin. Mr. Firestone was for five years hoisting engineer at Orient, but went to New Mexico in January for his health. Feb 15, 1922
Harry G. Jewell and Miss Gladys Kelly, a young couple of Marion, motored to Murphysboro Sunday and were married at 2 o’clock at the home of William E. Roberts, justice of the peace at 1504 Walnut Street. Mr. Jewell is a mechanic in Marion and they will reside there. Feb 15, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Robert Ioraddi, Herrin 24
Josie Gill, Herrin 22
William L. Wright, Herrin 18
Viola Howerton, Crainville 17 Feb 15, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. George Randolph and children wish to express their sincere thanks to their friends and relatives for their many deeds of kindness to them during the illness and death of their darling Helen, who passed away from scarlet fever on Friday, February 10th. Feb 15, 1922
Ed H. Lawrence was returned to the state hospital at Anna on Tuesday. He had formerly received treatment at the institution and was thought o have been improved. Feb 16, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hair of North Lear Street will entertain about 50 friends with a reception and house warming at their home, 213 North Lear Street on Saturday evening, February 18th. Feb 16, 1922
Cyril Bernard, the 13 days old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elva R. Jones, died Tuesday afternoon at the home on East Marion Street. The funeral services were conducted on Thursday afternoon with interment in Rosehill Cemetery. Besides the parent’s, one brother, Merle, aged six years, survives the little one. Feb 16, 1922
Circuit Court Judge Hartwell on Wednesday annulled the marriage of William S. and Maybelle Willis. It shows in court that Mrs. had been divorced and had been remarried in less than one year after her divorce had been granted. Feb 16, 1922
Thursday afternoon the divorce case of Frank vs. Emma Hill was set on the docket and there were a great many witness here for the case. Feb 16, 1922
Herrin, Feb. 16—Word was received here today of the death by pneumonia of Dr. W. W. Ford of this city at a hospital near Los Angeles. The body is being shipped back to Herrin for interment and is expected here on Sunday. Dr. Ford was a captain in the medical corps during the war. For the past six months he had been in government work among the disabled in the California hospitals. Death occurred on February 14th. His mother, Mrs. Wiley Ford of this city, his widow and daughter, Miss Louan, who were with him, survives him. He was about 45 years of age. Dr. Ford was a member of the Elks, the Knights of Pythias, the Masons-and the American Legion, which body will probably have charge of a military funeral. Mrs. Ford is a sister of Ed M. Stotlar of Marion. Feb 16, 1922
Carterville Mrs. T. M. Sanders and son, Chestle, attended the funeral of their aunt at Vienna Saturday. Feb 16, 1922
Mrs. Alice Williams is very ill suffering with abscess on the brain. Feb 16, 1922
Oliver Barwick and son spent Saturday with friends in Stonefort. Feb 16, 1922
Mrs. William Hayton and son, Wess, spent Saturday with relatives at Vienna. Feb 16, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Graves and son of Energy spent Sunday with relatives in this city. Feb 16, 1922
Pulley’s Mill J. H. Hudgens was called to the bedside of his son-in-law, George Hudson of Herrin, who was seriously injured in a mine February 7th. Feb 16, 1922
Arnold View Ollie Parton has moved to the George Frank residence by Sarahsville Bridge. Mr. Parton formerly lived at Crab Orchard. Feb 16, 1922
Creams Boyd was numbered among the road hands last Saturday. Feb 16, 1922
J. H. Davenport and son, Louie, rode one of their best horses to J. L. Boyd’s for three hours last Friday night. While being tied, the animal decided when midnight came it was time for him to leave, so he leaved away and broke the bridle and started break neck speed for home, while on the way he was relieved of his bridle and Mr. Davenport being in such a rush forgot his overshoes and left them on the back porch, which caused him to get a tip-top shine with mud while hoofing it homeward. Feb 16, 1922
Uncle Zach Henson was almost frightened out of his wits the other day when his house caught fire. The rolling blazes had just reached the ceiling when Mrs. Henson and Uncle Zach with all their fighting might and vim completely extinguished the flames. Feb 16, 1922
Marion Motsinger has erected a new addition to his poultry house. Artificial eggs are being substituted. Feb 16, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Norris Nesselrod, Cypress 32
Dorris G. Johnson, Belknap 19
Ossile Miller, Johnston City 26
Nancy Wright, Johnston City 20 Feb 16, 1922
Powder Plant Mrs. Emma Gill and daughter, Naomi of Creal Springs were guests of the former’s brother and family, Ezra Davis. Feb 16, 1922
Everybody in our vicinity is suffering from colds. Feb 16, 1922
Mrs. R. C. Yates and children of Taylor Crossing were guests of Mrs. Ezra Davis Thursday. Feb 16, 1922
James Porter has gone to Anna, where he has accepted a position. He expects to move his family later. His little son, who was burned last week by a water bottle bursting in his bed, is getting along fine. Feb 16, 1922
It seems as tho some people have been riding the “mule” lately. We have been seeing evidence of his “kick” around the car stop. Feb 16, 1922
Mrs. Curtis Dunihoo has been on the sick list for the past week. Feb 16, 1922
Creal Springs Walter Chrisman of Marion was here last week to visit his father, Reuben Chrisman who is very sick. Feb 16, 1922
Guy Perry of Chicago came last week to visit his mother, Mrs. Laura Perry and others. Feb 16, 1922
Mrs. James Oliver of Marion was here last week on a visit and with her mother, Mrs. W. H. Matthews, visited relatives in Carrier Mills Friday. Feb 16, 1922
Miss Flo Whiteside of Bayou, Ky. visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Whiteside last week. Feb 16, 1922
Clint Hancock and wife of Marion were here Saturday. Mrs. Hancock has just had an operation for cancer of the hand of by Dr. Ragsdale and is doing nicely. Feb 16, 1922
W. S. Rainbolt and family moved here last week from West Frankfort, occupying the James Fern property on Logan and Soldier Avenues. Feb 16, 1922
Death at 2:15 a.m. on Friday claimed Orland Moore, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Moore, 909 North Court Street. Death was due to pneumonia from which several other members of the family are also suffering. Feb 17, 1922
Joye Adrian Angel, eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Angel of Spillertown, died at 4 p.m. Thursday after a brief illness. The boy was born on June 20, 1914. Besides his parent’s one sister, Pearl, aged nine survives. Funeral services on Saturday at Spillertown conducted by Rev. J. W. McKinney. Feb 17, 1922
Rassie Barker’s car caught fire about seven o’clock Thursday evening while he was filling it with gasoline. Practically the whole car was destroyed. The accident happened on East Main Street where the 1.C. Railroad crosses the street. Feb 17, 1922
County Jail Charles Williams of White Ash was arrested on Thursday and charged with a holdup. Feb 17, 1922
Chief of Detectives Nelson of the Paducah force took Mrs. Archie Cope of Scottsboro to Paducah, Kentucky on Friday for passing bad checks. Nelson and other local authorities are convinced that Mrs. Cope is not the person wanted but she professed willingness to go with the officers and help clear her name. It is alleged that Mrs. Cope passed the checks on February 4th but she has not been in Paducah for nine months. It is believed by Mrs. Cope that a woman who formerly lived at her home and who remembers her somewhat in appearance signed her name to the checks. Mr. Cope and their children went to Paducah at the same time. Feb 17, 1922
Uncle Jim Abbott, the old Civil War soldier whose name leads this brief sketch is among the unassuming and substantial citizens of Creal Springs. He is one of the ten children born to the union of William A. and Jennie (Davis) Abbott on a farm near Dixon Springs in Pope County. The parents and all the children have long since passed away except possibly one brother, Marion Freeman Abbott, whose address is unknown. Uncle Jim Abbott grew up on the old farm doing his share in the cultivation of same until the year 1863 when at the youthful age of 18 years he became a volunteer in the ranks of the Union Army. He enlisted on December 13, 1863 in Captain Norris’ Company “M” of the 13th Illinois Calvary with Colonel Marble in charge of the regiment. About all his war experiences consisted in doing guard and skirmish duty and chasing guerilla bands in the territory west of the Mississippi River, chiefly in the state of Arkansas. Generals Clayton and Reynolds were the higher officers in command. Uncle Jim says he escaped without being either captured or wounded but was scared almost to death a time or two, and to this day is mighty glad he’s still alive. He received his honorable discharge in October 1865 at Camp Butler and came home to loved ones and friends. Mr. Abbott was first married in January 1868 in Johnson County to Mary J. Mahes. Their union was blessed with five children; all of whom including his wife have passed to the great beyond. He was again married in Creal Springs about 14 years ago to Mrs. Carrie Watson, but after five years they divorced. He now draws the total disability pension of $72 a month, not having been able to work for many years. His first vote was cast for General Grant for president and has been in the G.O.P. ranks to the present day. Most of his active life was given to farming. He resided near Vienna three or four years, a short time in Massac County and several years in Missouri. He is now 77 years old and respected by a large circle of friends. Feb 17, 1922
Gabrielville Lacie Harper of Marion is visiting with his cousin, Lester Wells. Feb 17, 1922
Those that spent Sunday with Katie and Edyth Springhart were: Valta Wells, Hazel Wells, Gertie Wells, John Connet, Troy Corder, Valley Corner, Isabell Newel, Lacie Harper, Anna Motsinger, Lester Wells and Dimple Wells. Feb 17, 1922
Mrs. Emma Beasley oF Rodgersville spent Sunday with her son, Walter Beasley. Feb 17, 1922
Lester Wells has returned home after several weeks visit in Missouri. Feb 17, 1922
Cambria John Sisney who recently sold his farm northwest of Cambria is building a new house west of Frank Ashby’s new residence. Feb 17, 1922
Leo Lovel was operated on at the Herrin Hospital for the removal of a growth in his nose. He is doing nicely and will soon be in school again. Feb 17, 1922
The farm of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Phillips, one half mile west of Cambria was entirely destroyed by fire on Monday p.m. Very little household goods were saved as the kitchen was falling in before the fire was discovered. Feb 17, 1922
Leonard and James Rodd have gone to Danville on a business trip.Feb 17, 1922
W. S. Myover, who for the past three weeks has been employed as a pressman by the Republican Leader is seriously ill with pneumonia at his room at 305 South Court. While his condition is not dangerous it is such that his brother, Guy Myover of Independence, Kans. has been called to his bedside. The young man has been here but a short time but has made friends. Feb 18, 1922
Marriage Licenses
C. N. George, Pittsburg 27
Bertha George, Johnston City 42
Alva Pulley, Marion 18
Velma Turner, Marion 18 Feb 18, 1922
Monroe Watson miner died at his home near Scottsboro at 10:25 following a relapse from an attack of pneumonia. A widow and four children at home survive. Funeral services held Sunday at Camp Ground conducted by Rev. Browning. Deceased was born in Williamson County in 1868 and was the son of Thomas Watson. At the time of death he was 53 years, 11 months and 14 days of age. He was married to Miss Minnie Hall at DeSoto, Illinois 28 years ago. Four children of this union, Charley 10; Eva 12; Henry 9 and Cleve 6 survive at home. One other daughter, Mrs. Ronald Kent of Marion and one son, Carn Watson of Scottsboro also survives. The following brothers and sisters survive: Jeff Watson, Scottsboro, Noali, Herrin; Mrs. Susan Carter, Thompsonville; John Watson, Thompsonville; Isaac Watson, Cottage Home, Rance Watson, Herrin; Amos, Herrin and Mrs. Ella Cagle, Carterville. The fact that members of the family have scarlet fever necessitated the holding of the funeral services at the cemetery. Feb 18, 1922
Mabel May Bloodworth, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bloodworth, 514 south Van Buren Street died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday from pneumonia. The child was less than a year old, having been born on July 24th of last year. She was the only child in the family. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home and were conducted by Rev. W. E. Pike. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb 20, 1922
A most delightful birthday celebration was given Friday at the home of James Hartwell, about five miles east of Marion, in honor of Mr. Hartwell’s 90th birthday anniversary. He was born on February 17, 1832 in Smith County, Tennessee. IN 1837 he came to this county with his parents and the other children of the family. He now lives on the old homestead where the major part of the Hartwell family were born and reared. On the 90th anniversary of his birthday son Albert Hartwell, his daughter, Mrs. Doug Durham of East St. Louis and his brothers, L. D. Hartwell and R. S. Hartwell made him a birthday dinner. Those present were, L. D. Hartwell, R. S. Hartwell, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hartwell, Mrs. Doug Durham, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hartwell, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoffart and Mrs. Hudgens Goddard. Feb 20, 1922
John Raughells is in the county jail for operating a still at his home one-mile south of Big Muddy Mine. Sheriff Thaxton and Deputy Sheriffs S. E. Storm and John Schafer made the raid Saturday afternoon. When they got to the place they found nothing suspicious except an odor. They searched and searched without success and finally Deputy Schafer unearthed a loose board in the floor and removing that he found another trap door in the ground, which he removed and dropped about three feet and then found another trap door and finally he entered another room about 10 x 12 feet way under the ground. In that underground room he found a still, twelve barrels of mash, several oil stoves and other necessitates for making illegal “hootch.” The still was confiscated and then the sheriff and deputies broke up the stoves and overturned the mash into the subbasement. Feb 20, 1922
Coroner McCown was called to Dewmaine Saturday to hold an inquest over the remains of Homer Kelley, colored. Kelley was killed by falling coal in Mine Number 8 about 1 p.m. on Saturday. He was secretary of the local there and is survived by his wife and one child. The coroner’s jury was composed of Hinman Willis, Charles Jones, Buford Tidwell, Harrison Black, Howard Guy and Ed Chambless. Feb 20, 1922
R. Salamone, 107 North Cunningham, was injured by a fall of shale at Slogo Mine on Tuesday morning. He was taken to his home in the Hudgens and Scobey ambulance. Feb 20, 1922
One of the prettiest of home weddings was that of Miss Eliza McLaren to Mark McAlpin at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McLaren on East Allen Avenue at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning. The ceremony was performed in the east window of the living room, which was banked with ferns and flowers. Joe McLaren, brother of the bride was best man and matron of honor was Mrs. W. S. McLaren. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McLaren. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McAlpin of South Market Street and is a graduate of the M.T.H.S. having finished in 1917. He served as a member of the army during the world war and is treasurer of the American Legion. Mr. McAlpin holds a responsible position as an assistant cashier at the Citizens Trust and Banking Company, having joined that institute last year. The newlyweds will make their home with their parents until their new house is completed in Parish Park Place. Feb 21, 1922
Probate Court Ethel Bass was appointed guardian of Ralph V. Firestone, a minor in probate court Friday. Bond was filed in the sum of $2,000. Feb 22, 1922
T. J. Wright, guardian of the estate of Jewell Bryfield, a minor, filed his term report of the estate in probate court Friday. The report was examined and approved by the court. Feb 22, 1922
In the matter of the estate of James Samples, deceased, Edna Samples filed a petition in court Wednesday to be appointed administratrix of the estate. Bond was filed in the sum of $1,300 and the petition granted. Feb 22, 1922
The first legal execution in Franklin County will take place on Friday when John Savant will be executed by Sheriff Watkins for the murder of Fritz Heick, a 20 year old clerk. Although Williamson County had to execute DeSantis for a Franklin County murder, that county has never had an execution within its boundaries. Savant fought hard for his life, but finally lost when the governor refused a pardon. Several from Marion are to act as deputy sheriffs and Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and his deputies, whose efficiency prevented a mob scene in Marion at the time of the trial and execution, have been especially invited. The murder of Fritz Heick, the 20 year old German boy, occurred at Valier on January 1 and according to witnesses was without provocation and warning to the youthful victim. Heick, a clerk in the store of Albert Savant, brother of the condemned man, together with a number of friends, was celebrating New Year’s when slain. The party had run throughout the night December 31, January 1, and had continued over the New Year’s Day, which fell on Saturday and into that night. Savant, according to others in the room drew a pistol from his pocket and fired several shots into Heick’s body before the latter could offer any defense. Heick was killed instantly. Feb 22, 1922
Circuit Court The divorce case of Frank Hill was decided in favor of Mr. Hill and the jury in circuit court was then dismissed to report back in Marion on March 6. Feb 22, 1922
T. E. Craig expressed his appreciation of the observance of February 22 as a holiday. It is his birthday as well as that of George Washington. Feb 22, 1922
Charles Draughelis who was arrested by Sheriff Thaxton in a raid near Big Muddy Mine pled guilty to operating a still and was fined $138.05 in county court on Wednesday. Feb 22, 1922
L. S. Corder received word today from Corona, Cal. telling of the birth of twin daughters to Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Browning, formerly of Marion. Mr. Browning was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Corder and formerly worked for A. H. Joseph. His wife was formerly Miss Hazel McNail, who was born in this county but moved to California while a young girl. The twins are the first children in the family and have been named Martha Jean and Mary Jane. Martha weighed five and a half pounds and Mary weighed seven pounds and one ounce. Mr. Browning operates his own tailor shop in that city and has a prosperous business. Feb 22, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Mark McAlpin, Marion 23
Eliza McLaren, Marion 19
Paul J. Mitchell, Marion 24
Kate L. Farmer, Marion 21
J. Z Clatis, Makanda 50
Della A. Nolte, Goreville 44
A. J. Smith, Carterville 55
Rachel Rushing, Carterville 42
Arvel Lawrence, Johnston City 23
Sopha Heal, Johnston City 25
Ulis Petty, Carterville 30
Mrs. Addie Brown, Carterville 29
Earl Mcgee, Herrin 20
Lora Morgan, Herrin 19
Luther Gifford, Orient 28
Martha Johnson, Herrin 17
Albert Allen, Marion 28
Emma Davis, Marion 22
Robert A. Anderson, Duquoin 26
Gertrude Robinson, Duquoin 23 Feb 22, 1922
A. J. Smith of Carterville aged 55 and Rachel Rushing of the same city, aged 42 are to be married Wednesday evening by Squire Will Hampton. This is Mr. Smith’s third voyage on the sea of matrimony. Feb 22, 1922
The funeral of James Williams whose death occurred at the home of his son, B. H. Williams, on West Maplewood Street at 11 p.m. Friday, February 17, was conducted at the home at 8 o’clock Sunday morning after which the body was taken to Palestine Church at Wolf Creek where another service was held at noon. Interment was made at the cemetery at Palentine. James Williams was born in Southern Illinois on April 17, 1840 and was educated in the common schools. He became a member of the Christian Church in Union County at an early age and married Miss Emma Lasley forty-five years ago. Four children blessed this union, namely, John, Adolphus, Emma and Ben. Adolphus died while young and Mrs. Williams died eight years ago. Mr. Williams was a retired farmer. He enlisted in 1861 with Company H Thirty-first Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Logan’s regiment on September 18, 1861, and was honorably discharged after three and one-half years of service. The history of the hardship and the many engagements which prove the valor of the old thirty-first is well known to the people of Williamson County. Through the service, Comrade Williams became almost blind. He was ever loyal to the flag and was especially interested in the outcome of the world war. Feb 22, 1922
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for Mrs. Mary A Mulkey, mother of Mrs. H J. Musgrove and cousin of Mrs. J. A. Burkett of Marion, at Mulkeytown. Mrs. Mulkey was born in Franklin County 51 years ago. She was united in marriage with John Milton Mulkey who preceded her in death by several years. Mrs. Mulkey died from cancer on Sunday evening after a long illness. Three children who survive are Mrs. H. J. Musgrove of Marion, Mrs. Vie Allas, Jr. of Christopher, Ky., Mrs. Vinia Hindman of Christopher, Ova Mulkey in the Navy at Charleston, S.C. and Tinsley and Wayne Mulkey at Christopher. The brother and sisters who survive are Ed Means of Texas and C. C. Mulkey of Freeburg, Mrs. Earl Davidson and Miss Etta Means of Christopher. Mrs. Mulkey was a member of the Christian Church at Christopher where she had lived for several years. She was also a member of the Rebekah and Easter Star Lodges. Mr. and Mrs. Musgrove and son and Mesdames Ben Bracy, Ernest Parks and Ben Butler attended the funeral, which was held at Mulkeytown. Interment was at Mulkeytown by the side of her husband. Feb 23, 1922
Jesse Orland Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Moore, 909 Court Street, was born November 26, 1917 and died from pneumonia at 3:30 a.m. Friday, February 17, 1922. His age at death was four years, two months and twenty-two days. Besides his parent’s two brothers, Charlie and Marvin and one sister, Ethel, all at home survive him. The funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. W. McKinney, pastor of the Warder Street Baptist Church and Dr. A. E. Prince, pastor of the First Baptist Church. The burial was at Maplewood Cemetery. The pallbearers were Ralph Hayton, Clayton Miles, Richard McAnally and Arthur Butts. The flower bearers were Joe Stover, Ottie Miles, William Dearing, Floyd Copher, Evelyn Moore, Gwendolyn Stover, Edith Moore Ethel Dearing, Mayetta Dearing, Lillian Stover, Nao Revolia Miles, Margaret Hayton, Magdalean Hinkle and Aggie Norman, all of whom except the last three are cousins of the deceased. Feb 23, 1922
Squire C. M. Parks on Wednesday afternoon united Roy Owen of Lebanon Junction, Kentucky in marriage with Maudie Brown of Herrin. The couple will make their home in Kentucky. Feb 23, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Joe Fontanetta, Marion 23
Vita Fasula, Marion 19
Edward Strohmerer (Strohmeier?),Marion 26
Edna Sinkler, Marion 23
D. F. Foster, Marion 21
R. M. Ray, Leadhill, Arkansas 21
Roy Owen, Lebanon Junction, Ky. 29
Maudie Brown, Herrin 22 Feb 23, 1922
Mrs. Maude Culbreth, daughter of Alex and Florence Summers was born May 27, 1890 near Corinth, Williamson County. She was married to John S. Culbreth December 24, 1908 and to this union was born four children, Mabel and Justin, who preceded her in death, Ivan who is four years of age and little Evelyn Bernice, who is six weeks old, survive. She was taken to the Herrin Hospital on Tuesday, February 27th where she died on Wednesday night. She was a member of Marion Rebekah Lodge. Her mother preceded her in death some four years ago, a brother Norman Summers, also preceded her with the two children. Those surviving are her father, the husband and two children, Henry Summers and Ellen Moulton of Corinth and Dr. H. S. Summers of Osage, Oklahoma. Feb 23, 1922
James Zollicoffer died at 6:30 a. m. Friday after taking sick at Slogo Mine of Wednesday night and being taken to his home. He was 46 years of age and is survived by a wife, Mrs. Lillian Pierce Zollicoffer, with whom he was united twenty years ago in Alabama. One brother, George, lives in Oklahoma. The deceased was a veteran of the Spanish-American war. He was a member of the United Mine Workers and formerly belonged to the Redmen and Odd Fellows. He had only worked here one day when he took sick and died. Funeral services on Saturday in Marion. Feb 24, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Virgil Tippet, Herrin 18
Frances Panus, Herrin 18
Lawrence E. Schwergert, St. Genevieve Mo. 21
Lesta Riddle, St. Genevieve, Mo. 19 Feb. 24, 1922
Wolf Creek A vacant house of Ed Hoover was burned near here last Sunday night. Feb 24, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chamness and son, Brice, visited her father and mother, Jeffie Greer, Sunday. Feb 24, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Neber visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Howell last Sunday evening. Feb 24, 1922
Ross Thompson was seriously injured in a Paulton mine Friday afternoon when struck by a coal car. One arm and leg were badly mashed and other injuries sustained. The injured man was brought to Marion and later rushed to the Herrin Hospital. Feb 25, 1922
The coroner’s jury in the death of James Zollicoffer, who died following a sick spell, returned a verdict of death due to appendicitis. Feb 25, 1922
Death at noon Saturday claimed Reverend Joseph J. Harris, veteran Christian minister, at his home at 200 East Boulevard. Death was due to heart trouble from which he had suffered for some time. Rev. Harris had been a pastor for forty-two years and was known all over Southern Illinois. He was 69 years of age and leaves a widow and one grandchild, Miss Lillian Applegate, now attending school at Columbia, Mo. Elder Joseph J. Harris was born in Summit County, Ohio on February 18, 1853 and had passed his 69th birthday just one week before his death. He was married on February 24, 1876 to Miss Augusta Van Voorhes of Wood County, Ohio who survives him. Their only daughter, Hattie L., died twelve years ago and her only daughter, Lillian, has made her home with her grandparents. Rev. Harris was raised on a farm and following farming until 1882, when he entered the ministry. His first pastorate was at Milton, Ohio and his next at Petersburg, Michigan. He then went to North Royalton, Ohio and from there came to Southern Illinois. He was pastor at DuQuoin for several years and came to Marion in 1898. For a time, in company with his son-in-law, the late Hon. John S. Applegate, he engaged in the mercantile business under the name of Harris & Applegate, but the death of Applegate changed the plans of this enterprise. Funeral services at the Christian Church at 3 o’clock p.m. Monday. Feb 25, 1922
A nine pound girl was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Woodside of East Boulevard. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Bessie Slade. Feb 25, 1922
A marriage license was issued at Benton recently for the marriage of Miss Nina Sanders, aged 20, of Marion and Joe Ragland, aged 22, of Marion. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Sanders, 1105 North State Street. Feb 25, 1922
Death on Sunday claimed Howard Harris of Corinth Township. He was born near Johnston City about 30 years ago and lived in this county all of his life. His wife, formerly Miss Ethel Roberts and four children survive. The brothers and sisters who survive are Mrs. Lois Boyer and Mrs. Richard Jones of Johnston City, Morgan Harris of Brighton and Mrs. Harry North of California. Death was due to influenza and complications. Funeral services Tuesday at the Corinth Methodist Church at 10 a.m. with interment there. Feb 27, 1922
Death at Creal Springs Hospital at 8 p.m. Saturday claimed Marion Fillmore Sims. Mr. Sims was born in Tennessee on January 11, 1854 and at the time of death was 68 years, 1 month and 14 days of age. He had however, lived most of his life in Illinois. Mr. Sims was united in marriage while a young man with Miss Maggie Hearn and five children by that union survive, Ollie Sims of Creal Springs, Quince Sims, Mrs. Hattie Bailey, Frank Sims and Obie Sims of Pittsburg. Later in life he was united in marriage with Miss Alice Sims and Ross Sims of Paulton is their only child to survive. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church at Union Grove. He was a retired farmer. The body was in state at the Hudgens and Scobey Undertaking Parlors in Marion on Sunday and was then taken to the home of the brother in Pittsburg. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Union Grove Church and were conducted by Reverend Smart. Feb 27, 1922
A marriage license was issued Saturday evening for the marriage of C. D. Smith of St. Louis and Miss E. M. Jordan of Marion. This couple was formerly married but later were divorced and Miss Jordan’s maiden name restored. They will make their home in St. Louis. Feb 27, 1922
Lennie Kelley, son of W. J. and Mary Logan Kelley of Pittsburg, Illinois was born November 28, 1899 and died February 21, 1922, aged 22 years, 2 months and 23 days. He was married to Miss Mable Williams August 6, 1921. He leaves to mourn their loss a dear loving wife, a kind affectionate father and mother, two brothers, Wren and Uly at home, five sisters, Mrs. Maud Humphrey, West Frankfort, Mrs. Minnie Stover, Pittsburg, Bessie at home, Mrs. Ola Thompkins and Mrs. Lue Thompkins, Pittsburg. Feb 27, 1922
Marriage Licenses
L. A. Sullenger, Herrin 21
Mary E Wheeler, Herrin 18
Arthur West, Thompsonville 38
Lora Mifflin, Carrier Mills 34
C. D. Smith, St. Louis, Mo. 28
E. M. Jordon, Marion 19 Feb 27, 1922
Dan Hinkle of Carterville was arrested and charged with forgery. Feb 28, 1922
Marriage Licenses
R.A. Clery, Herrin 28
Lela E. Briegee, 25 Feb 28, 1922
Mary Alleen Youngblood, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Youngblood of 1109 Railroad Street, died Wednesday of scarlet fever. The child was five years, two months and fifteen days of age. Following a short funeral service by Rev. A. M. Laird the body was shipped to Mounds for burial. The children besides the parents survive. Feb 28, 1922
March
Marriage Licenses
Pete Zabroc, Pittsburg 33
Delka Kruljac, Pittsburg 19 March 2, 1922
Haverina Reynolds, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Reynolds of near Spillertown, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday morning. The little girl was born at Brookport, Illinois September 7, 1920 and at the time of death was one year, six months and twenty-four days of age. Besides the parents one sister, Lorene Reynolds, survives. Funeral services held Thursday at Brookport followed by burial in the Mount Sterling Cemetery there. March 2, 1922
Another Civil War veteran was called to his reward Thursday night. Captain William Hendrickson, pioneer of Williamson County and honored citizen and banker died Thursday evening from heart failure. Mr. Hendrickson was born in this county on October 16, 1845, two miles north of Pittsburg. He was 76 years, 4 months and 16 days of age when he died. He attended the district schools and in 1867 moved to Marion. On Sunday, September 25, 1870 he was united in marriage with Miss Rosalie Aikman, daughter of William and Mary Aikman. The ceremony was performed by Reverend W. C. Walker, pastor of the Methodist Church in Marion, to which both the bride and groom belonged. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1920 and only two of the wedding guests 50 years before were found to be living at that time. The children of Captain and Mrs. Hendrickson are Mrs. Jennie Hentz, William McKendree Hendrickson and Mrs. Nellie Raybourn, wife of Herbert Raybourn of Marion, Fred Hayden Hendrickson of the U.S. Army on duty at Panama and Mrs. Frances Willard Jones, wife of Reverend Willard Jones of Wyoming. The grandchildren are Roy, Edith, Fred, Rosalie and Carl Raybourn and Fred H. Hendrickson, Jr. When the Civil War broke out he volunteered in the 60th Illinois Infantry and was advanced until he became first sergeant of the company. He served with the colors for three years and seven months during that bloody conflict. After the war he clerked in the Goddard and Allen Store in Mann. For 14 years he was an employee of the Southern Illinois Penitentiary of Chester, holding the position of assistant warden at the time he resigned. He was then storekeeper for the state hospital at Anna for four years, making a total of 18 years that he served the state of Illinois. With practically four years in the army you could easily say he gave 22 years of his life to his country and his state in public service. Captain Hendrickson was at one time deputy sheriff of Williamson County and when the Bloody Vendetta was broken up by the execution of Marshall Crain in 1875, he formed a militia company to guard the jail and prevent a jail delivery. The funeral arrangements have not been made and will not be completed until telegrams and cablegrams sent to the children are answered. The funeral will be held Sunday or later in the week. March 3, 1922
Cambria Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Crowell were in Herrin on Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. James Crowell, a cousin of theirs. March 3, 1922
Earl Watson, who was mysteriously shot during Cambria’s big fire, is at the home of his mother, Mrs. Phil Hall. He is able to walk a little each day. March 3, 1922
Leonard Rodd is still in Danville, having been called there by the rug company for whom he has been salesman in this territory. His work proved so satisfactory that he was promoted and will have a better job. He expects to move his family there soon. March 3, 1922
Lude Fessier died at his home southwest of Cambria on Saturday morning of Bright’s disease, aged 61 years. He is survived by, one brother, Ezra, and one sister, Mrs. Taylor Russell. Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. Barringer and burial in the Russell Cemetery. March 3, 1922
Marriage Licenses
C. Mason, Colp 50
Linda James, Colp 45
John Donahue, Herrin 42
Stella Coin, Chicago 26
William J. Maulls, Marion 24
Bessie Durham, Marion 19 March 4, 1922
Death at 5:15 Saturday claimed Monroe Clayton, traveling salesman of 604 East Reeves Street. He was born in Saline County on June 14, 1869 and at the time of death was 52 years, 8 months and 20 days of age. On May 27, 1891 he was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Manier and she with two children, Gladys and Raphael survive. The brothers and sisters who survive are Mrs. John King and R. V. Clayton of West Frankfort and E. L. Clayton of Carbondale. While a young man Mr. Clayton professed religion and united with the Baptist Church and at the time of death he was a member of the Third Baptist Church. He has been suffering with pneumonia for some time and death was due to the same. Funeral services will probably be Sunday at Old Brushy Church in Saline County. March 4, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wallace are the proud parents of an eleven pound daughter, who arrived on Friday afternoon. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Sadie Mercer. March 4, 1922
Southern Della, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cox, was born February 18, 1922 and died February 25, 1922, aged seven days. Besides the parents she leaves to mourn two sisters, Pauline and Opal. Interment was at McKinney Chapel Cemetery on Sunday. March 4, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wallace’s four day old daughter, Margaret Jane, died on Monday morning. The baby was born Friday and weighed 11 pounds. It was the first child in the family and the first grandchild on either side. Short funeral services were held at the Goddard Chapel on Monday afternoon by Rev. A. M. Laird and interment was at Rosehill Cemetery. March 6, 1922
Angelo Stanisci, small child of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Stanisci, 704 West White Street, died Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock. The little child was born on December 22, 1921. Interment was at Rosehill Cemetery on Monday morning. March 6, 1922
Burglars made a good haul from John Alexander’s store on Saturday night, carrying away about $600 worth of shoes and dresses, but overlooked $800 cash in an unlocked safe. Entrance was secured through a back window. March 6, 1922
Miss Nona Pulley and Delbert Felts, both of Marion, were united in marriage at 2:30 Saturday afternoon in the pastor’s study at the First Baptist Church, Rev. A. E. Prince officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Logan Pulley and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Felts. They will make their home in Marion. March 6, 1922
The funeral of Albert L. Cline, who died suddenly at his home at Van Nuys, California late Monday night, was held at Goddard Chapel at 2:30 Monday afternoon after which the body was laid to rest in the Cline family lot in Rosehill Cemetery. The body arrived in Marion at 9:05 Sunday night and was taken to the Elks Home where it rested in state until 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon. It was then taken to the chapel where funeral services were conducted by the Rev. M. A. Stickney, pastor of the M.E. Church South, of which Mr. Cline had been an active member during his long residence in Marion. March 6, 1922
Herrin, March 6—Charles Aldridge, a miner at the Taylor No. 2 Mine, died suddenly on Saturday afternoon just after he came up from work. He dropped on a cinder pile about a hundred yards from the escapement shaft and close to the tool house and never regained consciousness. Coroner McCown held an inquest and the jury returned a verdict of death from unknown causes. Deceased was a widower and the father of a large family. March 6, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Goddard entertained on Sunday at their home on Marion R.F.D. No. 2 one mile northeast of Spillertown in honor of his birthday. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Goff, Mrs. Florence Goff, Miss Helen Bantz, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bantz, Harry R. Goddard and family, Glenn Goddard and family and Master Jimmie Goddard. March 6, 1922
Powder Plant Mr. and Mrs. George Diez have received their dog which was ordered some time ago. It is a full blooded Scotch Collie and very beautiful. March 6, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Riley are rejoicing over the arrival of a boy at their house, who has been given the name of Edward. This is the fourth child and third boy. March 6, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. James Stutsman of Herrin were visiting with her mother, Mrs. Ollie Simmons, Sunday. March 6, 1922
Mrs. Albert Palmer and baby were Fordsville guests of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Will Ribey on Monday. March 6, 1922
Undertaker Charles Ozment was in Harco on Sunday where he conducted the funeral of Monroe Clayton, who died here on Friday. The Masons conducted the funeral services. Interment was at Brushy Cemetery in Saline County. March 6, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Virgil Simpson, West Frankfort 21
Beulah Hiller, Zeigler 19
C. Atwood, Marion 29
Bertha Ozment, Marion 23
Jesse Clem, Herrin 26
Elna Rhodes, Herrin 19
Delbert Felts, Marion 20
Nona Pulley, Marion 21
Oran Bush, Carterville 28
Mary Yahrocsih, Colp 17 March 6, 1922
Miss Altha Ozment and C B. Atwood, both of Marion, were united in marriage Sunday night, March 5, at the home of the bride’s parents, 401 North Logan Street. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. Ozment and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Atwood of Dexter, Missouri and is employed with the Katz Construction Company of Johnston City. They will make their home in Marion. March 7, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Charles Szakonyi, Orient 28
Anna Vortel, Orient 21
Lon Dixon, Herrin 25
Lucille Jacobson, Herrin 17 March 7, 1922
Creal Springs—Martha A.Baine was born in Madisonville, Kentucky April 5, 1836 and passed away March 2, 1922 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Frank Rainbolt in West Frankfort, Illinois. She had reached the advanced age of 85 years, 10 months and 27 days. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. Nathaniel and Mary McCain and came to Illinois while still I her youth and at the age of twenty years married to William Baine in 1856. They made their home at or near Eldorado until his death in 1893 after which she moved to Creal Springs. Three children born to this union are all deceased, one of whom, Mrs. Flora Sullins, grew to womanhood, dying in 1904. The nearest living relatives are some nephews and nieces and two grandchildren, Mrs. Frank Rainbolt and Rex Baine of West Frankfort. Grandma Baine was converted to Christianity in early life and retained faithful membership in the Methodist Church until her death. The funeral was held in Creal Springs from the M. E. Church on Friday, March 3 conducted by Re. J. W. McKinney of Marion. Burial was made in the south side cemetery. March 7, 1922
Creal Springs—On February 28, 1922 Marion Wilkerson Cossey answered his last roll call. The funeral was held at the residence on the north side on Sunday, March 5, by Rev Chamness. Deceased was born February 15, 1846 in White County, Illinois and was 76 year and 13 days old at the time of his death. Most of his life was spent in Golconda and here he was married December 24, 1858 to Miss Sarah Craig of that vicinity. This union was blessed with nine girls and one boy, eight of the girls with their aged mother, survives, all of whom were present for the funeral. Their names follow: Mrs. George Russell, Mrs. J. S. Lowery and Mrs. P. E. Rossiger of St. Louis; Mrs. M. W. Randolph of Azusa, California, Mrs. H. G. Gilliam of Decatur, Mrs. C. a Lowery of Rockport, Texas and Mrs. Charles F. Bankman of Creal Springs. When only seventeen years old he entered the army, enlisting in Company I, 27th Illinois Calvary and took his place in many of the trying experiences characteristic of the true soldier’s life contending for the cause that was dear to every lover of the flag. He professed faith in the Lord while still a young man and soon united with the M. E. Church. March 7, 1922
Mrs. Hannah C Perry, widow of R. R Perry, died Tuesday morning at the age of 74 years 7 months and 13 days at her home, 300 North Court Street. Mrs. PERRY was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hunt and was born in Tennessee on July 22, 1847. She moved to this county with her parents at the age of eleven and had lived here since that time. She united in marriage with R. R. Perry, who preceded her in death on June 18, 1918. Two of their children died in infancy and a daughter Mrs. Sarah Brees died several years ago. The children who survive are: Mrs. Josie Burns, W. T. Perry, Mrs. S. T. Aikman, Mrs. Charlie Hill and Miss Anna C Perry of Marion. Mrs. Perry, although not a church member, lived a good Christian life and was a good wife and mother. Funeral services Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the home with interment at Rosehill Cemetery. March 8, 1922
Death at 5:45 Tuesday claimed Mrs. Theodosia P. Hodge, wife of S. Hodge, 511 South Hill Street. Mrs. Hodge was born in Union County on March 26, 1885 and would have celebrated her 37th birthday this month. She was united in marriage with Mr. Hodge at Carterville on December 25, 1904 and two children by that union survive, Monetta and Frank Hodge of Marion. The brothers and sisters who survive are Frank Stokes and Mrs. Bessie Maize of Goreville and John Stokes of Carbondale and Mrs. E. Van Treese of Murphysboro. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors who will probably conduct the funeral. Services will be held on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. at the home by Rev. Arthur Travelstead with interment at Maplewood Cemetery. March 8, 1922
Marriage Licenses
G. F. Cox, Herrin 29
Muriel W. Newell, Energy 22 March 8, 1922
Henry Marcus of Herrin, brother of Ben Marcus of Marion owner and operator of the St. Louis Shoe Store, received a letter from his wife at Odessa in Soviet Russia last week. This is the first word that the Herrin man had received from his wife in six years. The letter from Mrs. Marcus contained the sad news that three years ago both the father and mother of the Herrin and Marion shoe dealers, died in Russia. They have not been able to get any word from the old country because of the war and constant strife since the armistice. The postage on the letter cost fifteen thousand rubles, which before the war would have been about $7,500 in American money, but upon the present rate of exchange is worth about ten cents in our money. March 8, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Henderson are the proud parents of a daughter that arrived on Wednesday evening. This is the third child born to this family. March 8, 1922
Crab Orchard Andrew Doughty and wife of Corinth were here Saturday visiting with their son, Lee Doughty. March 8, 1922
Marion Notes Mrs. W. M. Johnston and children left Wednesday for Maiden, Missouri where they will make their home with her mother, Mrs. T. B. Cochran. March 8, 1922
Miss Della Collins, who is employed in St. Louis, passed through Marion Wednesday enroute to her home in Neilson, where she will spend a week’s vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Collins. March 8, 1922
C. C. Hay expects to open a newsstand and cigar store within a few weeks in the room on South Market Street next to the Marion Ice Cream and Ice Company building. This is the one recently occupied by B. F. Peebles’ Star Cleaning and Dying establishment, which has now moved next door and occupies that room in connection with Lee Chandler’s shoe repair shop. March 9, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Henderson of East Reeves Street are rejoicing over the arrival of a seven and one-half pound girl, which arrived Wednesday at 10:20 a.m. The little miss will be known as Doris Janet. March 9, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Joseph Wright, Johnston City 22
Elizabeth Hughes, Johnston City 19 March 9, 1922
H. M. Cooksey, a shot firer at the old mine at Johnston City had his horse to fall in a pipeline ditch at East Ninth Street Saturday as he was returning to his work. He had to lead the horse to the end of the ditch where he filled it in and let him walk out. March 10, 1922
Death at 7:10 p.m. Thursday claimed Mrs. Esther J. Green, widow of Thomas J. Green and mother of Mrs. P. B. Wilson of Thorn Place. Mrs. Green was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Luvton and was born at Wilmington, Ohio on December 15, 1839. When death called her she was 82 years, 2 months and 24 days of age. On November 30, 1871 she was united in marriage with Mr. Green at Richmond, Indiana and their only daughter was Mrs. P. B. Wilson of Marion who survives. As a girl, Mrs. Green attended Springdale Academy at Lincoln, Virginia and was very well educated and was a well-read woman on general topics. She lived with her daughter since 1908 and has made many friends here while a resident of Marion. Funeral services were held Saturday at the home in Thorn Place at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Dr. A. M. Laird. March 10, 1922
Carpenters started work Friday morning remodeling the Gem Café. Jim Tahas, manager of the cafe says they expect to redecorate the entire interior and will also install new lighting fixtures. March 10, 1922
A deal was closed Thursday afternoon whereby Will Cox, Percy Lay and T. A. Cox took immediate possession of the M. L. Davis Hardware Store at Johnston City. Will Cox is a son of T. A. Cox, the Marion hardware man. He and Mr. Lay will have active charge of the new store. T. A. Cox will not be active in the management of the store, but will devote part of his time to assisting in the work. March 10, 1922
Magalena Racine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Racine of Marion died from pneumonia at 10 p.m. Friday. The child was born on September 20, 1920. Interment was at Rosehill Cemetery on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. March 11, 1922
Harry Peebles of the local post office was unable to be at work Saturday and upon inquiry it was found that he is the new daddy of a big boy that arrived Saturday morning. March 11, 1922
A. B. McLaren was nominated as the representative of the financial interests of the new hospital. Dr. E. E. Woodside was nominated as the representative of the medical profession and G. W. Bond as the representative of the laboring element. These names were presented to Mayor Lewis for his consideration and met with his satisfaction. March 13, 1922
Ellen C. Patterson, widow of George W. Patterson and mother of Mrs. D. C. Garrison of Marion, died Sunday at 3:15 a.m. Mrs. Patterson, who had been an invalid for several years, had lived with her daughter in Marion for a long time. She was born in this state on March 30, 1841 and had she lived a few more weeks more would have celebrated her 81st birthday. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R Yearwood and was united in marriage with Mr. Patterson at Mt. Vernon on February 12, 1860. Seven children were born to that union, four of whom preceded the mother. The children who survive are J. W. Patterson of Belleville, Mrs. D. G. Garrison of Marion and Mrs. J. L. Groves of Granite City. Two brothers and one sister also survive. She was a member of the Methodist Church and in her younger days had been active in church work. The remains were taken to Mt. Vernon for funeral and interment was Tuesday afternoon by Rev. J. A. Taylor. March 13, 1922
Ella May Youngblood, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Youngblood died Sunday from scarlet fever. The little girl was born on May 7, 1915 and died at the age of 6 years, 10 months and 5 days. Funeral services will be held at Mounds on Tuesday. March 13. 1922
W. T. Harris was appointed a member of the Marion police force and has charge of the automobile traffic. He has been instructed to see that the automobile laws are obeyed. March 13, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Dominico Farello, Marion 28
Josephine Micelli, Marion 23
Ed Choate, Carterville 26
Amy Watkins, Carterville 20
Bryan Sutherland, West Frankfort 23
Freda Beanblossom, West Frankfort 22 March 13, 1922
Richard McClusky is now working for the city as meter reader. He has been in the county clerk’s office for some time but is making the change so as to get work out of doors. March 14, 1922
Creal Springs, March 14—Ben Smith of Herrin will assume the management of the Ozark Hotel for the coming season, beginning on or about the first of April. Mr. Smith was raised here and was the successful manager of the Hotel some years ago. March 14, 1922
Marriage Licenses
F. M. Menees, West Frankfort 56
Anna Carter, West Frankfort 43 March 14, 1922
John Miller Talley, one of the old settlers and residents of Williamson County died at his home in Southern Township, one mile west of Grange Hall at 6 p.m. Monday. Mr. Talley had been in ill health for some time. He was born in Wilson County, Tennessee on June 16, 1852 and moved to Illinois on March 31, 1866. At the time of death he was approaching his 70th birthday. In 1895 Mr. Talley was united in marriage with Sarah Perry who survives. They had no children. The brothers who survive are N. P. Talley, James M. Talley and S. A. Talley. The deceased was a cousin of John G. Miller, Jim Miller, C. L. Miller, A. J. Miller, A. H. Miller, J. C. Miller, Sandy Miller, W. R. Miller and Nannie Hawkins, mother of Ray, Fred and Stella Hawkins. Mr. Talley served as coal commissioner and constable in his township. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge who will conduct the funeral at Grange Hall at 11 a.m. Wednesday. March 14, 1922
Robert Thomas Stone, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Stone, route four, Marion, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday from influenza. This was the only child in the family. Funeral services Thursday at Shiloh Church at 1 p.m. March 15, 1922
Death from pneumonia called Mrs. Rachel Chandler, widow of E. Y. Chandler at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of her son, Ernest Weingarner, South Midway Street. Mrs. Chandler was born in this state about 76 years ago and lived in the state the majority of her life. She has lived in Marion with her son and daughter for the past eight years.. As Rachel Sheok she was united in marriage with George Weingarner while a young girl. Mr. Weingarner died in 1806 and later in life she was united in marriage with Mr. E. Y. Chandler who died during the past winter at Mason, Illinois. The children who survive are Ernest Weingarner and Mrs. Joe Lanthrum of Marion, George Weingarner and Mrs. Elsie Bond of Centralia and Mrs. Florence Poland of Clinton. Two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Frazier and Mrs. Ruth Davidson of Centralia also survive. Mrs. Chandler was a member of the Christian Church. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Weingarner home and the body will then be shipped to Centralia for services and interment. March 15, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Pat Lane, Marion 35
Mattie B. Reed, Marion 36 March 15, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Billings of North Market Street are the proud parents of an eight-pound baby boy. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Gladys Voss. March 15, 1922
A marriage license was issued Monday in Murphysboro to Arthur W. Doran of Creal Springs and Miss Bertie Lee Pritchett of Marion. March 15, 1922
Carterville Mrs. Grover Kinney was called to the bedside of her father in Arkansas last week. While Mrs. Kinney was away she was taken very ill with the flu and is very low. March 16, 1922
Paul, the four old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McNew passed away Monday at their home on James Street after suffering with scarlet fever. Funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon. Burial was at Oakwood cemetery. March 16, 1922
Mrs. Kate Adams trained nurse of Kankakee Hospital, is spending her vacation with home folks. March 16, 1922
Miss Mamie Burke trained nurse of Jacksonville Hospital, was called home Monday on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Mary Barwick. Mrs. Barwick is in her 70th year. March 16, 1922
William T. Creal died Thursday at 9:35 a.m. at this home near Big Muddy Mine. He was retired, but formerly had been a railroad worker. Death was due to pneumonia. Mr. Creal was born at Creal Springs, Illinois about 75 years ago. While a young man he claimed Miss Mary Brown as his bride and she with five children survive. The children are Harvey Creal, Mrs. Walter Jones and Mrs. Charley Sisney of Marion, Charley Creal of near Big Muddy and Edgar Creal of Lafayette, Indiana. One brother died about 18 months ago at Creal Springs. He was a member of the Seven Day Adventist Church. His early education was received at the public schools of the county. Funeral services at Creal Springs at 2 p.m. Friday with interment at Creal Springs. March 16, 1922
Creal Springs James Rose and family who moved away to Arkansas last fall returned last week and will reside here awhile at least. March 16, 1922
Mrs. Samuel Oliver was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred Peterson in Carterville last week. Mrs. Peterson is reported quite poorly. March 16, 1922
Mrs. Harve Lundy attended the funeral of her cousin, Mrs. Sol Hodges in Marion last week. March 16, 1922
Mrs. G. W. Barnwell and granddaughter, Miss Leota Barnwell, who have been quite ill several days are much better. March 16, 1922
Tony Bums, popular waiter at the Gem Café, and Miss Alma Hooser were married on Wednesday afternoon. Tony came to Marion a year ago from Youngstown, Ohio and has made many friends since coming here. His bride is a Marion girl and the daughter of Mrs. Alice V. Hooser. March 16, 1922
Miss Ina Norris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Norris, 306 South Carbon Street gave her three year old baby carbolic acid and then tried to kill herself on Friday morning. The baby died from the acid, but it is believed the mother of the baby will recover. March 16, 1922
Gabrielville Miss Vaultie Wells spent Sunday with Kate and Edith Springhart. March 17, 1922
Herman Motsinger, Lester Wells, Lacie Harper, Morton Defengauch, Anna Motsinger, Gertie Wells, Hazel Wells and Edna Fry attended the birthday dinner at Grant Sims’ Sunday. March 17, 1922
Palzo The little son of Joe Holmes has been at the point of death with pneumonia fever, but is recovering slowly. March 17, 1922
Harry Deaton and his newly wed wife are making their home at his parents at present. March 17, 1922
Eatond Wright was visiting Miss Winnie Ivy last Sunday afternoon. March 17, 1922
Will Bundren of Ozark and son were visiting his brother, J. S. Bundren last Sunday. March 17, 1922
Claude Greer was arrested for investigation and is being held in the county jail pending the report of the coroner. March 17,1922
Marriage Licenses
Ernest Willis, Colp 20
Marie Phillips, Dewmaine 18
S. H. White, Ridgeway 40
Grace M. Anderson, Ridgeway 30
Vick Phillips, Carterville 19
Reba Goins, Carterville 18
Yearhil Owens, Bush 21
Nora May Suftko, Bush 18
Carl Williams, Pittsburg 25
Ruby Arms, Thompsonville 18
Milo Richey, Stonefort R.F.D. 26
Fannie Turner, Marion R.F.D. 20 March 17, 1922
Mrs. Francis Harris, negro, widow of William Harris, died at her home in New Denison about 8 p.m. Thursday. She is survived by three children, Reverend Douglas Harris, Mrs. Ruth Griffin and Oscar Harris. March 17, 1922
The jury called by Coroner McCown Friday afternoon and composed of E. S. Howard, foreman, William Collins, James Carter, Joe Gill, J. A. Morgan and W. F. Rummage ordered that Ina Norris and Claude Greer be held to await the action of the grand jury for the death of little Bernadine Elaine Norris who was killed by carbolic acid administered by her mother with intent to kill. Greer is held as an accessory to the death. Mrs. Norris testified before the coroner’s jury that she was the grandmother of the dead baby, Bernadine Elaine (Greer) Norris, two years old last May. She told that about 11 a.m. Friday, Claude Greer drove up to the house and that her daughter went out in front and talked with him for about 20 minutes. When she went back into the house, the baby’s mother went upstairs and gave the baby the acid and Mrs. Norris saw her just as she was taking some of it herself. She testified that her daughter had stated that she would kill herself and baby if he (Claude Greer) did not marry her. Ina Norris, the mother of the dead baby, testified that she bought the acid at a local drug store about a month ago and that Greer had promised to marry her. March 18, 1922
A daughter, Nina Sue, born dead to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith of North Washington Street was buried at Rosehill Cemetery on Sunday. The mother is in critical condition. March 20, 1922
Marriage Licenses
George Camp, West Frankfort 22
Malone Steele, West Frankfort 18
George L. Ozment, Johnston City 21
Opal Moulton, Marion 19
C. P. Garner, Carterville 29
Mamie Wiswold, Carterville 21 March 20, 1922
Funeral services for John Armes who died Saturday morning were held on Sunday at the Free Will Baptist Church at Scottsboro. The pallbearers were all mine worker friends of the deceased. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery. March 20, 1922
Claude Greer held as an accessory in the murder of the Norris baby on Friday was released upon $5,000 bond on Saturday. March 20, 1922
G. J. Frick talked to his brother-in-law, Editor G. W. Evans of Mounds on Sunday and Mr. Evans said that the water was up over everything there and was still rising. Mr. Evans said that the indications were that there would soon be another high water mark. March 20, 1922
Chancery Bill for Divorce and Restoration of Maiden Name—Ruth Sheffield vs. Ernest Shieffield March 20, 1922
Card Of Thanks We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kind assistance in the death and burial of our dear little Bernadine Norris, for the many beautiful flowers and Rev. P. A. Hill for his words of sympathy and consolation. ,,,,,,,,,,,The Family March 20, 1922
Officer Henry Ellis of Gent Addition arrested Mrs. Mattie Emery, colored, Saturday morning and brought her to the Police Magistrate M. J. Hunter’s court charged with trespassing. She pled guilty and was fined three dollars and costs, which totaled $9.40. March 20, 1922
Murphysboro, March 21—Mrs. Elizabeth Bell, beloved wife of Charles Bell of Carterville, died in St. Andrew’s Hospital Thursday night at 7:15 o’clock. She was placed in the hospital a week ago last Sunday and underwent two operations for intestinal tumor. The deceased was born in Kentucky. She was aged 49 years, 8 months and 4 days. She leaves besides her husband, her aged mother, Mrs. Mary Murphy of Bevier, Ky., two sisters, Mrs. Kate Phelps of West Frankfort and Mrs. Margaret Doss of Bevier, Ky., also four brothers, John, George, Charlie and Will Murphy of West Frankfort. The body was shipped to the home in Carterville today on the 10:45 train. Funeral services will be held Monday morning in Herrin at St. John’s Cemetery. March 20, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Henry Jarvis, Herrin 22
Amy Labfoom, Herrin 20 March 20, 1922
Louise Garrett, 1209 North Glendale, daughter of Charles and Hattie Garrett died on Tuesday morning at 5:30 a.m. from the influenza. Her parents, twin sister, Lucile and two brothers, Ernest Herald Garrett, aged 9 and James Roy Garrett, and aged 7 survive her. Funeral services Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the home conducted by Rev. C. C. Allen. March 20, 1922
Crab Orchard This peaceful little town was all stirred up here Saturday in the way of a trial. Some movers traveling through camped overnight near town and stole some hay from Floyd Sims. They were promptly arrested by Constable Logan Adams and brought before Squire L. E. Davis. They pled guilty and was fined and given hours to get out of the county. March 20, 1922
Milo Richey and Miss Fannie Turner both of near Crab Orchard were married at the residence of Squire L. E. Davis Saturday night. March 20, 1922
“Army” Robinson, restaurant man and expert dog raiser is busy today putting the fence around his new “dog hotel” located on the old jail site on the lot in rear of the Republican Leader building. Mr. Robinson had his hotel on the Marion Supply lot, but as actual work has started on their new garage, he had to move off of the lot. March 22, 1922
Police Magistrate J. E. Foster, Pat Patterson, Steve B. Higley, Frank Furlong and Cecil Fack of Bush were arrested Tuesday evening where they filed $1,000 bond upon charges of robbery. Their preliminary trials are set for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. It is alleged that the men, part of whom are railroad special agents, have taken money from prisoners or made false charges. The merits of the case will be settled in court on Saturday. March 22, 1922
Reverend P. A. Hill, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, united 0. S. Howdyshelt and Miss Ethel Spiller in marriage on Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wohlwend, 1707 West Main Street. Mr. Howdyshelt has been working here at the brick plant for about a year and met his bride here. He expects to return to his former home at Fountain Head, Tennessee, where he has a strawberry farm. His bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Spiller of Cottage Home. They were accompanied by, Aaron Bailey and Miss Maggie Lavender. March 22, 1922
Ina Norris filed bond for $5,000 on Wednesday to await the action of the grand jury on the charge of killing her baby. March 23, 1922
After an illness of several weeks Dewey Elmer Barker, son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Barker, North Fair Street, died Wednesday at 10 p.m. The exact cause of death is not known, but is attributed to work in the laboratory of the U.S. Fuel Company at West Frankfort where the young man had been employed for two years. He was brought home a few weeks ago, suffering from blindness and never recovered. Mr. Barker was born in Pope County on August 31st 21 years ago. Besides his parents, he leaves one sister and three brothers, Mrs. Chester Motsinger, George Barker, 10; J. B. Barker, 12 and Bert Baker, 7, all of Marion. Funeral services are planned for Friday morning at Zion in Pope County with interment at Zion Cemetery. March 23, 1922
Mrs. Virginia Drake, widow of James R. Drake, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Read in the Post and Press building at 8 p.m. Wednesday night. Death was due to influenza form, which she had been suffering only 12 days. The children were all here and at the bedside when she passed away. Mrs. Drake was born in Louisville, Ky. On November 11, 1851 and at the time of death was 69 years, 4 months and 11 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Craycraft and at the age of 15 on March 15, 1886 she was united in marriage with Mr. Drake who preceded her in death on October 8th 27 years ago. Fourteen children were born to them, but only four survive, Mrs. Lonnie Copeland of St. Louis, Albert E. Drake of Mound City, Mrs. J. E. Hall of St. Louis and Mrs. Ernest Reed of Marion. Twelve grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren also survive. Three brothers, Dick, George and Thomas Craycraft of St. Louis also survive. The body was shipped to Mound City where funeral services will be held in the Methodist Church of which Mrs. Drake was a member. Interment will be at the Mound City Cemetery. March 23, 1922
Grazia Cordaso, year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Cordaso, 610 North Court Street, died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday and was buried at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rosehill Cemetery. The child was born in New Jersey on April 4, 1921 and was 11 months and 18 days of age. March 23, 1922
Marriage Licenses
O.S. Howdyshelt, Fountain Head, Tenn. 27
Ethel Spiller, Marion 20
Arlie Thetford, Cambria 19
Reba Coleman, Carterville 16 March 23, 1922
An eight pound boy was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bradley of North Holland Street. This is the first child of the family. March 23, 1922
Carterville Sam Tyner left for St. Louis Sunday to visit his wife who is in the Baptist Sanitarium for eye treatment. March 23, 1922
Mrs. Lena Lauder and daughter, Mrs. Hardy, spent Saturday with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Helen Swagman of Herrin. March 23, 1922
Mrs. Charles Bell passed away Saturday after a serious operation in the Holden Hospital at Carbondale. March 23, 1922
Holly Treece, 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Treece of Herrin died in the Herrin Hospital Wednesday following an operation for tumor. The body was taken to Goreville Friday morning and funeral and burial were held at Friendship Church. One brother, Albert, died 14 months ago. Besides his parents, he leaves two sisters, Vera and Voda and one brother, Charles. Besides the parents and grandparents, Miss Grace Slusher and George Slusher accompanied the body to Goreville for burial. March 24, 1922
Mrs. Norah Mabry, wife of George Mabry of Herrin died Tuesday afternoon at three o’clock following three years illness with dropsy. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Herrin conducted by the pastor with burial in the Herrin City Cemetery. Besides her husband, Mrs. Mabry leaves seven children, all grown. She was about 65 years old at the time of her death. March 24, 1922
Loren McGee and Corum McGee have been placed in the county jail in Marion following their arrest Saturday morning. The young men are charged with breaking into the First Methodist Church building at Oak Grove, carrying off the church organ and later burning it. March 25, 1922
Card Of Thanks We wish to extend our many thanks to our friends and neighbors who were so kind to aid us in the serious illness and death of our loving son and brother, C. C. Allen. Sister, Mrs. Grace Motsinger March 25, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Opal Hill of North Vicksburg Street are the proud parents of a 7 1/2 pound girl who arrived Friday. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Jessie Cunningham. March 25, 1922
Dewey Elmer Barker, son of John I. and Jennie Barker, was born in Pope County August 31, 1900. He passed away at the home of his father at 709 North Fair Street, Marion, March 22, 1922, after an illness of about four week, which was thought to have been caused by a chemical poisoning received while at work in the U. S. Fuel Company’s laboratories at Benton. Dewey’s mother died when he was three years of age. He is survived by his father, stepmother, one sister, Mrs. Chestie Motsinger, three half-brothers, Leo, J.B., Bert. He had been employed by, the U.S. Fuel Company of Benton as chemist for the past two and one half years. He was a member of the Christian Sunday school at Benton. March 25, 1922
Herrin Notes Guy Nicholson of this city purchased an interest in the tailoring establishment of Howell & Company and hereafter the business will be conducted by Messrs. Howell and Nicholson. March 25, 1922
William Armstrong passed away with paralysis last Tuesday. The body was shipped to Cerulean, Ky. Friday. Mr. Armstrong was 84 years of age. March 25, 1922
Goldy B. Edwards, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards of Bush, passed away Friday after an illness of some time with pneumonia. Interment occurred at Hurricane Cemetery near Carterville Sunday. March 25 1922
Johnston City Mrs. Laura Barnwell and little daughter, Dorothy, went to Creal Springs Thursday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William White. March 25, 1922
Louis Horik, 10 year old daughter of Thomas Horik and wife, died Tuesday. She was born in Michigan. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, burial was made in the new city cemetery. March 25, 1922
Frank Scarner, who is an employee at the Old Ben Number 18 was quite seriously injured early Wednesday morning and was taken to the Herrin Hospital for treatment. March 25, 1922
Principal Arno Bratten of the Marion Township High School, last week moved back to his own home, 527 East Everett Street, after having been living on South Mechanic Street for the past three months. Mr. Bratten lost his home by fire on December 28, the flames starting from a Christmas tree. March 27, 1922
The death of Oscar Ellis Youngblood, two and a half year old of Mr. and Mrs. 0. Youngblood 1109 Railroad Street, died Saturday evening at 8:30 p.m. making the fourth death in the same family from scarlet fever within one month’s time. Had Marion had its hospital with a contagious ward, at least part of the family could have been saved. The first child, a daughter died on February 27th and a second daughter died on March 12th. Then Mrs. Frances Chamberlain of Mound City, sister of Mr. Youngblood, came to nurse the family. She took sick and died from the same disease on March 22nd and the death of two year old Oscar Saturday night made the fourth death in the same family. The body was shipped to Mounds for interment on Sunday at noon. Funeral services were held there Monday. The parents and a small baby are the only ones who survive. The baby has not taken the disease yet and it is hoped will be able to escape. March 27, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Robert Lane, Harrisburg 22
Vergie Skurlock, Harrisburg 18
C. R. Newgell, Herrin 40
Doris Green, Herrin 20
Eugene Arnold, Pittsburg 22
Daisy Dunaway, Pittsburg 19
James Kellener, Herrin 21
Lorena Mann, Herrin 21
Louis Molta, Herrin 21
Clemie Bradley, Herrin 18
Robert Littlefair, Johnston City 24 March 27, 1922
Herrin, March 27 — Miss Lorena Mann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mann of this city and James Kelcher, Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. James Kelcher, Sr., were united in marriage here on Sunday evening by Rev. Frank Slagle. The groom is employed at Watson Mine. March 27, 1922
Mrs. Cecil Simpson returned to Hudgens where she is employed as a teacher, after spending the weekend at home in Marion. March 27, 1922
Deputy Al Richardson brought John Bradshaw to Marion and lodged him in the county jail Monday morning. He is alleged to have disturbed religious services at Sunnyside on Sunday. He admits having drank some “mule” and says that he does not remember anything that happened. March 27, 1922
A fine baby girl was born Monday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Warder Batson of North Van Buren Street. The little one has been named Helen Virginia. This is the first child of the family. March 27, 1922
Following a paralytic stroke that lasted from five weeks, Mrs. Elizabeth Young Cummins, widow of J. W. Cummins, died at Creal Springs Wednesday morning at 7:35 a.m. This was the third stroke of paralysis that Mrs. Cummins has suffered. The first stroke came about three years ago when she was visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Woodside in Marion. Mrs. Cummins was born in Vienna on October 3, 1835 and at the time of death was 86 years, 4 months and 26 days of age. She was united in marriage with Dr. Grantham at Vienna when a young girl. Following his death she was united in marriage with J. W. Cummins, uncle of Dr. J. W. Cummins of Marion and he preceded her in death several years ago. The children who survive are, E. B. Grantham of Tamms, by her first husband and Mrs. E. E. Woodside of Marion, Joe Cummins of Creal Springs and Mrs. W. B. Lane of Creal Springs. She was a member of the Methodist Church and of the Eastern Star and Rebekahs. Funeral services will be at the Pentecostal Mission at Creal Springs Thursday with interment at the city cemetery in Creal Springs. March 29, 1922
The body of George Wilson the 16 year old youth who was killed in the attempted jail delivery here Sunday night was shipped to his mother in Chicago on Wednesday evening, the cost of transportation being paid by the contributions of citizens out of sympathy for the bereaved mother. March 30, 1922
A big bouncing boy was born Wednesday night to Mr. and Mrs. Fred I. Fosse of Marion route five. This is the third child and the third boy in the family. March 30, 1922
C. C. Edwards and family moved to Marion from Fayville on Thursday and are now living at 206 North Cunningham Street. Mr. Edwards resided in Marion sixteen years ago. He states that the Mississippi River is overflowing everything around Fayville and that the water was up to the floors in the house he moved out of. The big powder plant at Fayville has been closed down for the past year and the coal strike taking away all the demand, will not likely resume for some time. March 31, 1922
Seven men arrested in the woods between Herrin and Clifford with burglar kits in their possession are alleged to be members of the “Dressed Up Johnny” Gardner gang. They were brought to Marion and lodged in the county jail. They gave their names as follows: John Enright, Robert Wayne, Harry Mayfield, James McAdams and Joseph Bradley. March 31, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Harry Johnson, Murphysboro 26
Ethel Nansley, Murphysboro 21 March 31, 1922
Joe Eddy appeared in Justice George Pritchett’s court on Wednesday and pled guilty to not sending his children to school. It cost him $15.40. March 31, 1922
Chancery Bill for Divorce and Restoration of Maiden Name—Ruth Sheffield vs. Ernest Sheffield March 31, 1922
(Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 3)