All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican
October
Marriage Licenses
Louis Lucine, Herrin 25
Rosa Venegoni, Herrin 21
Walter Phillips, Johnston City 21
Ada Hill, Johnston City 21
W R. Herron, Johnston City 20 (Consent of Mother, Mrs. Clemma Herron)
Mary M. Brown, Johnston City 17 (Consent of Mother, Mrs. Kate Barnes) Oct 2, 1922
A marriage license was issued Saturday for the marriage of George W. Stephens and Effie D. Stephens of Marion. They were divorce about a year ago in Marion City Court and are now being remarried. Oct 2, 1922
W. T. Harris became the Marion Postmaster and Harry Holland after eight years retired. Mr. Harris. Oct 2, 1922
Mike T. Fortune and Mrs. Lydia Sanders Spitznass were issued a marriage license Saturday evening. Mr. Fortune is a farmer living on the Creal Springs hard road southeast of Marion and has one of the finest homes in this section. The bride had for the past four years been the stenographer and office secretary for Alsbrook Brothers and Kelley. She tendered her resignation on Saturday. Oct 2, 1922
Another Riot Victim Died The death of Ignatz Kulens a Slav, died in the Herrin Hospital Monday evening made the twenty third victim of the Lester Strip Mine riot. He had been lingering between life and death since the shooting at the mine and on Monday a final effort was made to save his life, his leg was amputated, but the doctors were unable to save him. He was shot in the leg at the fatal fence. The deceased man who lived in Chicago gave his sister’s address as his home. “Red” Rose, another victim is still in the Herrin Hospital. Oct 3, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Charles Gossage, Freeman 24
Martha Sweet, Freeman 18
Charles D. Kirkley, Herrin 22
Marly L. Fritz, Herrin 18
Ernest Emery, Marion 21
Carrie Davis, Marion 18
M. T. Fortune, Marion 50
Lydia Spitznass, Marion 34
George Stephens, Marion 48
Effie D. Stephens, Marion 46 Oct 3, 1922
W. F. Edwards of 1202 South Mechanic Street died suddenly Monday night about 8 p.m. Mr. Edwards worked all day Monday and was in his seemingly good health when he returned home. He had formerly been a coal miner, but was last known here by his carpenter work. He was born in 1860 and on February 12 of this year celebrated his 62ndbirthday. Thirty-eight years ago, he was united in marriage with Miss Flora Owens, who survives with their eight children, Fred Edwards of Cleveland, Harry Edwards, of Detroit, Mrs. Harry (Lillie) Gersbacher of Christopher and Mrs. Alf (Grace) Holland, Robert Edwards and Mrs. Harold (Mabel) Gill of Marion and Harry and Stella Edwards who are at home. Two brothers, Henry Edwards of West Frankfort and Tom Edwards of Crab Orchard also survive. The deceased belonged to the Carpenters’ Union and the members will be pallbearers. He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Marion. Funeral will be held from the home at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Interment will be made in the Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 3, 1922
A marriage license was issued on Tuesday at Murphysboro for the marriage of Edgar Cross, 21, of Marion and Marie Norman, 18 also of Marion. Oct 4, 1921
William Connell, Sr. and his son, William Connell, Jr., were badly injured by a slate fall at Scratchback Mine Tuesday afternoon. The older Connell was hurt in the back and his son was injured in the back and right foot. Oct 4, 1921
“Buck” Skelcher, 28 and Rolla McCree, 30, of Cambria have been arrested by Franklin County authorities for alleged connection with the robbery of the Thompsonville Bank. The Thompsonville Bank cashier is said to have identified them. They are held at Benton. Oct 4, 1921
Death claimed Ed Cagle of 300 North Vicksburg. Mr. Cagle was a miner and has been for some time confined to his home on account of blood poison. The infection which spread all over his body started from getting a nail in his foot. The deceased was born five miles south of Carterville on August 5, 1866 and at the time of death he was 56 years, 1 month and 29 years of age. On May 16, 1886 he was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Hopkins of Marion. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Maude) Swain of Benton and Mrs. Fred (Edna) Boano of Marion. The brothers and sisters who also survive are Mrs. Will Hampton, Mrs. Gertie Sanders and A. C. Cagle of Carterville and Moody A. Cagle and P. E. Cagle of Marion. Mr. Cagle attended the county schools and was a member of Gent local of the United Mine Workers. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the home 300 North Vicksburg. Oct 4, 1921
Word was received that the operation performed on Mrs. Arthur Lee, formerly Miss May Woodley, was successful. The operation was performed at the hospital at DuQuoin where Mrs. Lee has been for some time. Oct 4, 1921
Inquest Held In Riot Death Dr. J. T. Black, Herrin surgeon and owner of the Herrin Hospital testified before the Coroner’s Jury that Ignus Kubinis, the 23rd victim of the Lester Strip Mine Riot, was brought to the Herrin Hospital on June 22nd, 1922. The patient died of shock following amputation of compound comminuted fractured and infected thigh, following a gunshot wound of June 22nd, 1922. This statement was also sworn to by Dr. W. L. Ozment of Herrin. Oct 4, 1921
Angelo Biotti and Elex Ferrario of Herrin were seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon while driving a Dodge Roadster belonging to Joe Dell Era. They were driving toward Marion and turned out to pass another car, but were going too fast to avoid hitting a culvert, which caused them to overturn. Ferrario was taken to the Herrin Hospital. Little hope was expressed as to his recovery. Biotti was taken to his home at Herrin. Oct 4, 1921
Creal Springs Miss Myrtle Lauderdale and Edgar Lauderdale left Monday for Gary, Indiana where they will reside with their brother Carlos Lauderdale. Oct 4, 1921
Miss Genevieve Gordon who is attending school in Carbondale spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon. Oct 4, 1921
Whitney Barnwell of Ozark came through Creal Monday enroute to S. Louis where, under the care of Dr. Joe Trigg, he will undergo an operation for appendicitis. He was accompanied by Mrs. Barnwell and Dr. Trigg. Oct 4, 1921
Hoyt Cosby has moved back into his old place of business on Main Street. The building which burned down this spring is now built back in a smarter style, better equipped and more sanitary. Oct 4, 1921
Miss Naomi Randolph, with Misses Violet Cox and Ora Lauderdale, took their fourth year pupils on an outing Thursday afternoon to Foot Print. Oct 4, 1921
Carterville Roscoe E. Deming of Carterville died at his home Thursday at 3:30 a.m. Mr. Deming was born in Illinois on March 2, 1889 and at the time of death was 33 years, 7 months and 3 days of age. On April 21, 1909 he was united in marriage with Miss Zella Yates at Murphysboro and to that union two boys were born, Clyde, age 9 and Clifton aged 5…. Besides the widow and sons two brothers, Harry Deming of Carterville and Fred Deming of Cutler and one sister, Mrs. Pearl Durham of Carterville survive. The deceased was a miner. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday with interment at the Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville. Oct 4, 1921
Presents For Men In Jail
J. H. Davis, a 70-year-old farmer living near Creal Springs, yesterday sent in five pounds of honey and one pound of good old fashioned country butter to the mining boys now confined in the county jail on charges of murder in connection with the Lester Mine Riot. One day last week Mrs. Otis, whose husband is held on the murder charge, prepared a real feast for the prisoners. She cooked a big turkey and made all the fixins’ to go with it and then spread it before the men in jail. Oct 5, 1921
Paul Catone and Sam Olivia were arrested early Thursday morning, it being alleged that they shot Fair Jones, a visitor in the city, whose home is unknown. In the morning Jones appeared before the States Attorney and said he would like to have the men released and that he did not wish to prosecute them. The stories were very conflicting but the general opinion is that Jones tried to break into the home on North Holland Street were Catone and Olivia live and they shot him as an intruder. He was shot through the arm. Oct 5, 1921
Herrin, Oct 5—Charles Porter, aged 50, and employed as a cook with a road building crew in Blairsville Township, killed himself by taking carbolic acid shortly before noon on Wednesday. The man had become despondent. He had been a drinker, although is said to have been sober this morning before killing himself. On Sunday he had $42 but only had 10 cents left on Wednesday. His body was found lying on a bed at the home of Mrs. A. Uhles, when she returned from town where she had gone to deliver milk. A note said to let his children know and that he did not want to live. He had a wife and seven children living at Cairo. The latter were notified and said they would come for the body to take it to Cairo for interment. Oct 5, 1921
Hubert Hunsaker and Miss Luvena Bedwell of Carterville were married Wednesday by Squire C.M. Parks. Lloyd Oakley and Miss Aline Simmons of Herrin were the second couple to be married by Squire Parks Wednesday. Oct 5, 1921
Walter Ballance, son of Dr. and Mrs. M.W. Balance, celebrated his twelfth birthday at the home of his parents 406 South Market Street Wednesday evening. Oct 5, 1921
A baby girl was born on Wednesday night to Mr. and Mrs. Luther Woodsworth who live west of Marion. This is the second child and first girl in the family. Oct 5, 1921
Information leaked on Thursday of the wedding at Jonesboro on September 15 of Argel Robertson and Miss Elvie Fowler. They slipped away during the fair and were quietly married returning here and telling no one until today. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Fowler, 1309 North Glendale. The groom is the son of Joe Robertson of Marion. He formerly worked for the city but is now employed with the E. Lewis Motor Sales Company. He is a graduate of Brown’s Business College. The newlyweds are building a home on East Boulevard. Oct 5, 1921
Marriage Licenses
Gaston McNeill, Carterville 19 (Consent Of Groom’s Father, Robert McNeill)
Berta Cannon, Carterville 18
Hubert Hunsaker, Carterville 22
Luvena Bedwell, Carterville 21
Tony Gianella, Herrin 23
Mary Berra, Herrin 18
Lloyd Oakley, Herrin 23
Aline Simmons, Herrin 18
Omer Deaton, Marion 19
Virdus Ivy Marion 18 (Consent of groom’s father, W. F. Deaton) Oct 5, 1921
Gabrielville Miss Dovie Harper spent the weekend with Oscar Wells and family. Oct 5, 1921
Oscar Wells had a bad accident last Friday night when he ran his car off into a ditch near Sarahville bridge, breaking the windshield and tearing off the top. The occupants of the car were nearly drowned. Oct 5, 1921
Mrs. Elizabeth Connett is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Robinson of Sesser. Oct 5, 1921
C. Wickham and family who have been living at 907 North Monroe Street have stored their household goods and departed for Simpson where they will visit relatives for an indefinite time. Mr. Wickham has been resident agent for the Metropolitan Insurance Co. and will depart next week for Sarasota, N.Y. where he will enter the sanitarium maintained by the company for treatment for a number of weeks. Oct 6, 1921
Mrs. M.L. Baker of North Buchanan Street entertained a in honor of the 89th birthday anniversary of her father, W. J. Spiller. The guests were Mr. Spiller’s sisters, Mrs. G. W. Young and Mrs. Mary Gray, his daughters, Mrs. E. T. Harris of Carbondale and Mrs. Delia Askew of Benton, his granddaughters and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shaw and son, Raymond, Jr., and Rev and Mrs. A. M. Laird and Mrs. Mollie Davis. Oct 6, 1921
When Marion Edmonds of Pittsburg came to Marion Friday, he fully expected to soon become a bridegroom, but fate seemed to have cast several obstacles in his way and Marion is still a single man. First, he admitted to the clerk in the county clerk’s office that he was only 19 years old. The license could have been issued however, on the consent of his father. He presented a letter from his father, who lives in Alabama, giving his consent to the marriage, but the law requires the appearance of the parent in person. Edmonds made petition in probate court to have John Wilhite, a friend, appointed his guardian in order to give consent to his marriage. Judge W. F. Slater very obligingly convened court in the county clerk’s office and appointed Wilhite as the young man’s guardian. The clerk proceeded to issue the license, but the prospective bride, Miss Maudie Foundren, whose home is in Natural Bridge, Alabama Then the clerk was ready to proceed with the issuing of the license, but there another obstacle was encountered. The prospective bride, Miss Maudie Foundren, who home is in Natural Bridge, Alabama, and who was not present was exactly 18 years of age, but the prospective bridegroom had forgotten the date of her birth. Had the girl been one or two years older than 18, the license would have been issued in spite of the young man’s faulty memory, but as it stood the clerk could not legally issue the license and the young man was forced to depart without it. Oct 7, 1921
Mrs. Margaret Weber died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Baumgartner of 1012 North Logan Street at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the advanced age of 80 years, 7 months and 10 days. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Weber was born in Germany February 26, 1842, but had lived in the United States most of her life. She was married in 1864 at East St. Louis to Adam Weber, who preceded her in death. Five children of this union survive. They are Mrs. Augusta Goelitz, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Mary Scheskey, Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Lizzie Feder, Belleville, Illinois; Mrs. Anna Baumgartner, Marion and August Weber of Marion. One sister, Mrs. Mary Miller of East St. Louis also survives. Mrs. Weber had been a Christian for many years but was unable to attend church services because of her feeble condition. Oct 7, 1921
Harry Shannon Holland who has been attending school at Charlottesville, Va. Reached home on Friday having been obliged to give up his school work on account of his eyes. It is hoped that with rest and treatment he may soon be able to continue his studies. Oct 7, 1921
A marriage license was issued in Mt. Vernon Wednesday to Arthur Lappin of Marion and Myrtle Moake of Johnston City. Oct 7, 1921
F. R. Sullivan and Miss Margaret Talley, both of West Frankfort secured a marriage license in Marion Friday afternoon and were married by Squire C.M. Parks. Oct 7, 1921
Johnston City, Oct. 6. Mrs. Grace Neill, wife of Frank Neill, died at their home just north of the city limits Tuesday after a lingering illness of several months of leakage of the heart and other complications. Mrs. Neill was the widow of Mrs. Barrett, who was killed in the mines several years ago. She was 41 years, 11 months and 21 days of age at the time of her death. She was a Christian lady and respected by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock and interment at the city cemetery. Oct 7, 1921
The great Detroit Tigers will be in Herrin to play the local baseball team Wednesday, October 11th. Bobby Veach, a Herrin boy is the star of the Tiger’s team. Either Davis or “Rube” Marshall will pitch the Herrin Merchants. The game on the part of the Herrin Merchants will be played under the auspices of the members of the team and not the association. Oct 9, 1921
Marriage Licenses
E. R. Sullivan, West Frankfort 28
Margaret Talley, West Frankfort 18
Lawrence Coulson, Freeman Spur 27
Ora Porritt, Weaver 17 (Consent of bride’s mother, Mrs. Rebecca Porritt)
Louie Turnage, Carterville 18
Emma Layless, Goreville 18 Consent of groom’s mother, Mrs. Della Turnage)
Francis Leeper, Marion 19
Pearl Harrell, Marion 20 (Consent of groom’s mother, Mrs. Minerva Leeper)
A. L. McNeely, Marion 29
Mrs. Lillie M. Stephens, Marion 23
George Jones, Pittsburg 25
Elsie Gibbons, Crab Orchard 19
Marion Edmonds, Pittsburg 19
Maudie Fandren, Pittsburg 18 (Consent of groom’s guardian John Whilhite)
James S. Russell, Marion 42
Ruby L. Woodyard, Elizabethtown 32
Dewey Thorpe, Freeman 22
Mrs. Edna Thorpe, Plumfield 18 (Were divorced in September 1922 at Benton on grounds of cruelty, remarrying)
Peter Oden, Dewmaine 21
Mattie C. Clark, Dewmaine 21
Albert Donelson, Carterville 27
Verna Koonce, Creal Springs 19
George McDaniel, Paulton 21
Edna Jack, Marion 18 Oct 9, 1921
The wedding of Miss Nellie Mercer and Robert Williams will be solemnized on Wednesday afternoon October 25th at three o’clock. The bride to be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mercer of North Market Street. The groom to be is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Williams of West Boulevard. Following their marriage, they will make their home at 106 North Hamlet Street. Oct 11, 1921
Marion friends have just learned of the marriage of Miss Ruby Carter and Herschel Kelley, both of Marion, which occurred in Champaign Saturday at 4:30. Mr. Kelley is a junior in the State University and on Saturday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William. Carter and is a graduate of the Marion Township High School and of Brown’s Business College and has been employed as stenographer for A. Bratton at the high school. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kelley of South Buchanan Street and is also a graduate of the M.T.H.S. He is employed at Champaign, where they will make their home until he has completed his course there. Oct 11, 1921
Marriage Licenses
Ralph L. Owen, Galatia 26
Zena L. Abney, Harrisburg 27 Oct 11, 1921
An eight and half pound boy arrived on Monday afternoon at the Holden Hospital in Carbondale to join the family of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. McFarland of Marion. This is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Mary Goodall and the father is assistant superintendent of the Marion and Eastern Railroad. Oct 11, 1921
Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock George McDaniel and Miss Edna Jack became husband and wife. The wedding took place at the First Methodist parsonage. Oct 11, 1921
Mrs. J. H. Huff, wife of Dr. Huff, of Carterville died at three o’clock Wednesday afternoon after two months’ illness with heart trouble. Mrs. Huff was the daughter of Timothy and Flora Cagle of Carterville and her father died one year ago Thursday. Her mother and two brothers, John and James, both merchants of Carterville, remained with her husband to mourn her death. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock from the home in Carterville. Interment will be in the Carterville Cemetery. Oct 12, 1921
Quiren Stephany, master mechanic at Madison Number Twelve Mine was shot and instantly killed while enroute from the mine to Carterville to attend a show. He was accompanied by his wife and seven-year-old step-daughter and two neighbors and their families. Eight persons in the Stephany car were on the hard road between Blairsville and Number 12 mine, when two youths, standing in the dark on the road, called and asked for a ride. Stephany called back that he had a car full and the youths responded by firing three shots at his car. Stefany stopped his car and walked forty feet back in the dark toward the youths when they fired two shots at him and he fell to the roadway dead. The youths fled in the darkness unknown and with very little descriptions. This happened about seven o’clock and Sheriff Thaxton and his men were immediately notified. They reached Carterville at the same time the body was brought in, but could find no clues at first to work with. The started out to the murder scene and found evidence which led to the apprehension and capture of Tony Amati, 19, and Robert Dunlap, 22, of Freeman. Amati, the younger of the two men, is a son of Charles Amati, for whose death “Longshot” Jarvis is now serving a 45-year sentence in the penitentiary. The youths claim to know nothing of the shooting affair, but sufficient evidence was obtained to warrant holding them without bail. The boys were driving from Carterville to Freeman when their car broke down and they were trying to obtain aid in pulling their car out of the road, is their claim. Both boys were said to be armed. Further evidence showed that someone, whose description fits the murders of Stephany, fired into another car because the driver refused to stop. Those who testified before the coroner’s jury were Sherman Moore, B. Turner Mrs. Maud Stephany, Mrs. Lurena Moore and Mrs. Tilda Turner, all of whom were in the car with Mr. Stephany when the fatal shots were fired. Oct 12, 1921
Marriage Licenses
John Blevins, Energy 26
Lennie Owen, Energy 19 Oct 12, 1921
Wednesday was the 49th birthday for Squire Christopher Columbus Davis and his wife spread a big birthday dinner in his home. Oct 12, 1921
Miners Extend Thanks The eight union miners held in connection with the Lester Strip Mine riots in the county jail especially appreciate the courtesies being extended them by their friends and have requested that we thank the night men and bosses of Local 1880 for their contribution of $15.15 Oct 12, 1921
Herrin, Oct. 13—Five houses and a barn, comprising all the buildings in the 600 block on North Twelfth Street, were destroyed by fire which started in the basement of the home of Riley Hughes. The shortage of water badly handicapped the efforts to put out the fire and though the fire department was there it was not able to do effective work. Oct 12, 1921
Mrs. William Short, aged 48 years, passed away at 10:33 Thursday night at her home in Johnston City, after an illness of two years due to cancer. She leaves to mourn her death her husband and six children, Joseph Short, Mrs. Rhoda Baker, Mrs. Jane Davis, William Short, Jr., Annie And Blanche Short, all living in Johnston City and the three younger children at home. One son, Moses, preceded his mother in death six years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hoy and Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds of Marion were with the family when death came. The funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Johnston City with burial in Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Oct 13, 1921
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Headen of Spillertown on Wednesday celebrated their forty-fifth wedding anniversary Oct 13, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Frank Arthur Whittenberg, Herrin 27
Margaret Inez Turner, Herrin 20
Pete Piteroff, Johnston City 28
Lizzie Patterson, Clifford 35
W. C. Brasel, Bush 42
Hettie Meadows, Hurst 45
Jesse F. Car, West Frankfort 23
Goldie Maddox, West Frankfort 18
Charles Mitchell, Zeigler 22
Leila Hiller, Zeigler 18
Othat Ladd, Energy 19
Cecile Elliott, Energy 16 (Consent of groom’s mother, Sallie Ladd and bride’s father, G. J. Gilbert) Oct 14, 1921
Death on Friday took Franklin L. Aikman in the Herrin Hospital where he was taken early in the weeks suffering from appendicitis. Mr. Aikman, who was a single man, lived with his brother, Edward T. Aikman, two- and one-half miles north of Marion. He was born May 25, 1860 and at the time of his death was 61 years, 4 months and 28 days of age. He was born in Carbondale and spent most of his life as a farmer. He was also a miller. He was the son of Eliab, Sr. and Martha Richard Aikman. Besides Edward T. Aikman, another brother, Albert E. Aikman of Fort Worth, Texas also survives. The latter brother arrived here Friday night a few hours before Mr. Aikman passed away. Two nephews, Eliab Aikman of the Citizens Trust Banking Co. of Marion and Albert E. Aikman, Jr. of Norman, Oklahoma and one niece, Mrs. Nora L. Amman are among the near relatives. Funeral services held Sunday at the family home. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 14, 1921
Justice of the Peace, C. M. Parks performed the marriage of W. C. Brasel of Bush and Mrs. Hettie Meadows of Hurst at his parlors on East Main Street. Oct 14, 1921
Charles Mitchell and Miss Liela Hiller, both of Zeigler, secured a marriage license in Marion and were married by Rev. W. E. Pike. Oct 14, 1921
Charlie Deaton, aged 21, was issued a marriage license by the county clerk’s office Saturday morning to marry Miss Dovie Harper, aged 18. The young man had been married before, but said that his former wife had secured a divorce from him three years ago. Before being allowed to leave the office with the license, however, Deaton became engaged in conversation with the clerks and revealed the information, which led to his undoing. While he was talking one of the clerks became suspicious and running through the applications of marriage licenses, found an application made by Virdus Ivy, who said that she was divorced from Charles Deaton in July 1921. On the strength of this information, Deaton who had by this time left the office was called back. The license was taken from him and County Clerk Scobey reprimanded him for having tried to disobey the law. Although liable to indictment for perjury, Deaton was released. Since his wife had been granted a divorce, from Deaton on the grounds of adultery, she could be married again, but he can not until two years shall have expired since the granting of the divorce. The license secured by the former Mrs. Deaton, who is only 18 years of age, was to Omer Deaton, age 19. Oct 14, 1921
Herrin, Oct. 16—Mr. and Mrs. Hal Trovillion returned from Chicago on Saturday morning and on their arrival received a message announcing the death of Mrs. Trovillion’s mother, Mrs. Willilam Woodesdalak at her home at Riverside. Mrs. Trovillion had visited her mother while her husband was engaged with the work on the Illinois Commerce Commission and when she left for home on Friday had left her in good health. Mrs. Trovillion was the only child and her daughter the only grandchild. It is expected that interment would be at the old home at Grand Rapids, Michigan. Oct 16, 1922
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Rendleman, relict of the late Jacob Rendleman, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Venable in Carterville, was held Sunday in Anna. Mary E. Cassle was born September 8, 1846 in Roan County, North Carolina When about three years old her parents moved to Illinois and settled on a farm about three miles northwest of Anna where she grew to womanhood. On January 8, 1886 she was united in marriage to Jacob Rendleman and the following month the couple moved to Williamson County where she spent the remainder of her life. She leaves four children, J. M. Rendleman of Anna, Mrs. Elizabeth Hines and Walter W. Rendleman of Carbondale and Mrs. Cora Venable of Carterville. At about the age of thirty she accepted Christ and joined the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Williamson County. About four years ago she moved her membership to the First Baptist Church of Carterville. Since the death of her husband, she has made her home with her daughter. Mrs. T. A. Cox and Mrs. M.I. Stone, sisters-in-law were in attendance at the funeral. Oct 16, 1922
An eleven-and-a-half-pound daughter was born on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fischer of Pittsburg. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss William June Gallimore Oct 16, 1922
An eleven-pound daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Courtney on East De Young Street on Saturday. This is the third daughter and the fifth child in the family. Oct 16_, 1922
Miss Elsie Bell and Sherman McPheron were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the Marion Decorating Co. parlor on East Main Street. Oct 16, 1922
The body of Robert F. Hall of Central City, Ky., who died there following an operation for appendicitis, arrived in Marion on Sunday and was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hall of Scottsboro from which funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o’clock. The young man was born in Williamson County on May 31, 1902 and at the time of his death was 20 years of age. He was a young miner and has spent most of his life in Williamson County and had worked in the mines here. He also attended the Marion public schools. Besides his parents he leaves the following brothers and sisters, John Hall of Marion, Will Hall of Stonefort, Logan Hall, Montie Hall, and Mrs. Curtis Tanner all of Creal Springs, Mrs. Frankie Hall of Marion Mrs. Ed Odum of Mt. Carmel and Mrs. Charles Simmons of Marion. Oct 16, 1922
Dolores Mabel Walker, four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Walker of West Faust Street died on Sunday night at 11 p.m. The little one is the sixth child of the family, all of whom have passed away. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home and burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 16, 1922
Miss Mildred Landers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Landers of South Court Street, became the bride of Lester Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ada Peterson of North Buchanan Street, at a quiet wedding at the First Baptist Church. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Pulley. The groom is the only son of Mrs. Ada Peterson of North Buchanan Street. He has been employed for the past five years with the Hub Clothing Company. Oct 16, 1922
Mrs. Percy Hill of Pittsburg passed away Tuesday morning at 9:05 after suffering for some time with tuberculosis. Mrs. HILL was formerly Miss Hettie Evans of Owensboro, Kentucky. At the time of her death, she was about 35 years of age. Of the eleven children in the family, she is the ninth to pass away from this terrible disease and another brother of Paradise, Ky. is now lying at the point of death suffering from tuberculosis. Besides her husband she leaves her mother, whose home is in Owensboro and the one in Paradise and five small children, Evalene aged 10, Edward aged 8, Lorene 5, Ruby 2 and a baby, six months old. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Union Grove with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Oct 17, 1922
E. E. Clark left Tuesday for Red Oak, Iowa where he was called on account of the death of his mother, Mrs. William Clark, who was 85 years old. Oct 17, 1922
Southern Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Tucker of Marion visited with Mrs. Tucker’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dean. Oct 17, 1922
Miss Ruby Hamlet of Johnston city spent the weekend with her mother, Ms. James Hamlet. Oct 17, 1922
Herman Calvert is busy picking apples. He has a good crop of them. Oct 17, 1922
An eight-pound boy was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Miram Roberts of East Boulevard. The baby has been named William Franklin Roberts. Oct 17, 1922
A nine-and-a-half-pound boy was born Saturday night to Mr. and Mrs. Luke Baccus of North Monroe Street. The little one who is the third child and the first boy of the family has been named Donald. Oct. 17, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Charles Mitchell, Zeigler 22
Leila Hiller, Zeigler 18
Othar Ladd, Herrin 19
Cecile Elliott, Energy 16 (Consent Of Their Parents)
W. C. Brasel, Bush 42
Mrs. Hettie Meadows, Hurst 45
Clyde Marks, Marion 25
Wilma Milam, Marion 19
Sherman Mcpheron, Marion 19
Elsie Bell, Marion 19 (Consent of his parents)
Charles E. Harris, Carterville 21
Mae Yancey, Carterville 19
Harvey Phillips, Marion 33
Etta Conley, Marion 19
Gomer Reiger, Herrin 21
Lula Crain, Herrin 18
Bert Stoker, Christopher 21
Nina Gaddis, Marion 18
Lester Peterson, Marion 21
Mildred Landers, Marion 21
John Strum, Johnston City 27
Dory Stutzel, Johnston City 21
Charles Aikes, Freeman 32
Mrs. Rose Smith, Freeman __
William B. Borum, Creal Springs 26
Ansel Furlow, Marion 26 Oct 17, 1922
Mrs. Bon E. Mitchell of North Market Street entertained a number of little people with a party Wednesday afternoon in honor of the fifth birthday anniversary of her daughter, Dorcas Anne. The house was decorated with symbols of Halloween. Oct 18, 1922
Sheriff Thaxton left for Chester Wednesday morning with four prisoners who are to begin indeterminate sentences in the Southern Illinois State Penitentiary. They were John Phalps, who had entered a plea of guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Gus Crossan; Jess Praether of Energy, sentenced for burglary and larceny; Otis Reynolds, of Carterville, also sent up for burglary and larceny and Everett Shelton of Herrin, who was convicted of taking part in a hold-up. Oct 18, 1922
Clyde Marks and Miss Wilma Milam, both of Marion, were united in marriage Sunday afternoon, Squire Davis officiating. They will make their home on East DeYoung Street. Oct 18, 1922
A son was born Tuesday morning to Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Hackney of Thorne Place, and lived only a short time. Mrs. Hackney is also in a critical condition. Funeral services were conducted from the home Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Interment was made in Maplewood Cemetery. Oct 19, 1922
Cleo, the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bulliner of Paulton and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Bulliner of Marion, died Thursday morning at five o’clock after several days’ illness with malaria fever. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at eight o’clock from the family home and burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery at ten o’clock. She leaves the following brothers and sisters, Lucille, 11; Richard, 9; Nora Anne, 5 and Virginia, 3, who with her parents and other relatives survive. Oct 19, 1922
Paducah, Ky. Oct 18—Charles Deaton, aged 21 of Marion and giving his occupation as a miner, and Miss Dovie Harper, aged 21, and also of Marion, were granted a marriage license by the county clerk on Saturday, Oct. 14th. The couple was then married in the office of the county clerk of McCracken County by Magistrate S H. Winstead. They expect to make their home in Marion. Oct 19, 1922
Johnston City—Mrs. Maggie Ewing of Johnston City, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lingle of Marion, passed away on Thursday morning at 2:30 o’clock, after suffering for some time with tuberculosis of the bowels. She was born near Goreville and has spent her entire life in Williamson County. She was twenty-three years old at the time of her death. About four years ago she was married to Harrison Ewing and to this union three children were born and wit the father survive She also leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lingle and the following brothers and sisters, Iva, Ora and Hassie Lingle, all of Marion. Funeral services Friday afternoon from the family home at Johnston City. Interment in the Johnston City Cemetery. Oct 19, 1922
Creal Springs Misses Ethel and Faye Griggs left for Herrin Sunday night where they are attending high school. Oct 19, 1922
John Brimm and Oren Gillespie left Sunday night for school at Carbondale high. Oct 19, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Keltner and daughter, Rosemary, with Miss Naomi Randolph, motored to West Frankfort Sunday to visit relatives there. Oct 19, 1922
Mrs. T. Barnwell, Mrs. K. Barnwell and Miss Amae Barnwell left Tuesday morning for Simpson to attend Mr. Whitney Barnwell’s funeral. Oct 19, 1922
Indian Camp Freeman Turner of Pontiac, who has been visiting with his mother Mrs. Alfred Turner, started on his return trip Friday. Oct 19, 1922
Rufus Neely of Marion visited with his brother, Joseph Neely who has been ill for some time. Oct 19, 1922
Hosea Tanner of Dykersburg is enlarging his stone building. Oct 19, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Caroll Turner of Iowa with two friends motored here for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Oscar Turner. Oct 19, 1922
Mrs. Curtis Harris who is in the Herrin Hospital is reported to be improving and will be able to return home before long. Oct 19, 1922
Mrs. Elvis Shaw, sons, a Marion and Floyd of near Carbondale visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Neely over the weekend. Oct 19, 1922
Mrs. Chester Wasoon of Carrier Mills returned home Sunday after visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jospeh Neely. Oct 19, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Absher of Marion motored in these parts Sunday and called on Miss Anna Black. Oct 19, 1922
Circuit Court The case of Booker T. Evans of Colp, colored, charged with robbery, went before the court Thursday. When confronted the complaining witnesses said that the wrong man had been arrested and the prosecuting attorney at once dismissed the case. Oct 19, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Apton Plese, Johnston City 39
Mrs. E. Ana Mavel, Johnston City 37
Harry Harkins, West Frankfort 27
Beulah Shepherd, West Frankfort 18
Eivari Frigerio, Herrin 24
Woddolena Ba—, Herrin 22
Gayle H. Taylor, Carbondale 22
Mrs. Jewell H. Taylor, Carbondale 18 (Had divorced, but now remarry)
Frank Stephens, Goreville R.F.D. 19
Alphia Carson, Creal Springs 18 (License issued with consent of Lloyd Clarence Stephens, father of the groom) Oct 20, 1922
The teachers of the Washington School gave a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening for Miss Ruth Owen who within a few days will become the bride of Miles Baker. Those present were: Misses Lora Campbell, Mabel Dunaway, Ruth and Parlee Aikman, Terza Cavrer, Vivian and Lillian Cash, Mary Lee Baker, Arizona Russell, Pearl Roberts, Ethel Woodard, Pauline Spiller, Bonnie Oyd, Grace Thomas, Grace Lamaster, Ada Edwards, Fannie and Luch Barham, Ethel and Lexie Stearns, Bessie Wolf, Mae Carmichael, Lulu Doerr, Maude Owen, Myrtle Garrison, Elsie Winland and Mesdames Sarah Jo Goddard, Robert Blake, Marie Flougher, Mabel Finley, Bert Cline, Harrison White, Charles Otey and little Lawrence Goddard. Oct 20, 1922
Mrs. Leo Courtney left Thursday for Rosiclare in response to a message telling of her brother-in-law being seriously injured in the spar mine there. Oct 20, 1922
Frank Stephens Of Goreville and Miss Alphia Carson of Creal Springs were married at ten o’clock Thursday morning by Justice of the Peace C. M. Parks at the East Side Marrying Parlors. The couple were accompanied by Charles Smothers and the Misses Elsie Carson, Mary Kelley, Mattie Perry, Ruby Mandrell and Jessie Kelley, whom the squire described as the happiest wedding party he had met up with in a long time. Oct 20, 1922
Jesse Darnell of St. Louis and Miss Mayme Sanders of Marion occurred a license to wed on Saturday morning and were untied in marriage by Squire C.M. Parks at his parlor on East Main Street. Oct 20, 1922
The Star automobile has at last arrived in Marion. This auto is one, which is made by the Durant Motor Car Co. at Lansing, Michigan. Manager Gilbert White of the Marion Motor Co. brought the first of these cars to Marion on Friday, driving through from St. Louis in company with Robert Kingsland, Earl Hudgens, Gilbert Motsingerand 0. Lee, he brought five cars, the others being Durants including a four-passenger sedan. The party found the roads in bad shape on account of the rains, especially those between Pinckneyville and DuQuoin. Oct 20, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Jack Sharp, Cambria 21
Cora Osborne, Cambria 18
Jesse Darnell, St. Louis 23
Mayme Sanders, Marion 25
Joe Blue Johnston City 32
Petrie Adams, Benton 41 Oct 20, 1922
48 Additional Indictments For Murder
Special Lester Mine Riot Grand Jury Is Discharged
The Special Grand Jury, which was originally empaneled on August 28th, made its final report today after a brief reconvened session and discharged by Judge Hartwell Forty-eight more murder indictments were returned and two indictments for smaller offenses, having no connection with the riot case were also returned.
Those indicted today for murder are for the death of Ignatz Kubnes, who died in the Hen–in Hospital from wounds received during the riot. All those indicted are already under bond or else not apprehended on other murder indictments. The list follows:
John Kelley Alex Ray Jesse Childers
Charles Thomsa Fred Cooper Almus Loless
Ora (Orrie) Kirby Peter Hiller Charles Rogers
Percy Hall Leva Mann Joseph Carnaghi
Bert Grace Neva Canady Herbert Rushing
Clyde Lee James Galligan Dallas McCree
Otis Maynard Joseph Rhodes William Stanley
Hubert Walker Harry Perdue Joe Murray
Frank Adams George Anderson Tom Wicks
Oscar Howard Ed Williams Harry Skelcher
James Norris John Rushing Campbell Lively
Floyd Stokes William Travelstead James Brown
Hugh Willis Rolla Cravens Ray Pennington
Alvin Stewart Wesley McPharon Fred McGought
Phillip Fontanetta Otis Clark Dave Williams
Lee Corbin (Louie Corbitt) Dan (Dalmas) Hastings Oct 23, 1922
Marion relatives received word Monday of the marriage of Dr. Miles L. Baker and Miss Edith Owen, which occurred in St. Louis on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 21st). Miss Owen left Marion on Friday morning for a short visit with friends in St. Louis and on Saturday Dr. Baker also sent to St. Louis where they were married at 5:20 p.m. They were married by Rev J. Dohn, a Methodist minister at his home and were accompanied by Miss Clyde Askins of St. Louis, a cousin of the bride and G. H. Hall of Christopher. The bride graduated from M.T.H.S and has been a teacher in the public schools of the county for the past six years, but resigned from the Marion schools last week to become a bride. The groom is the son of Mrs. M. L. Baker of South Buchanan Street, and is also a graduate of the M.T.H.S. and of the Washington University Dental College. He has been practicing for the past year at Christopher, where he has a new home already furnished for his bride. Oct 23, 1922
A shooting affair Sunday at Number Nine near Colp resulted in the death of one man and the exoneration of another for his death. All of the participants in the affair were colored. Harvey Kent was shot and killed by Willilam McCleland, alias Gamble. According to the testimony before the coroner’s jury, Kent was drunk and had been disturbing the peace for some time. The peace officers at the mine said he had caused them trouble many times and eye witnesses of the affair claimed that Kent started the trouble, which resulted in his death. He was aid to have impersonated an officer and to have taken two guns off of men near Colp. Oct 23, 1922
Mrs. Gertrude C. Goddard, wife of G.W. Goddard of Marion R.F.D. No. 1, died suddenly at her home at 10 o’clock Sunday morning, October 22nd. She had been in her usual health and had been churning when she fell to the floor, dying about ten minutes later. Deceased was born in this country on May 12, 1870 and was married to G. W. Goddard in Marion in 1886. She was the mother of five children, all are living. These are Leroy A. Goddard, Charles Goddard, Mrs. W. E. Davis and Mrs. Almus Lavender of Marion R.F.D. 1, and Mrs. Ross Bordon Jackson of Marion. She was a daughter of Moses and Catherine Newton Casey and besides her husband and children, is survived by two brothers, Troy Casey of Herrin and John Casey of Marion. Mrs. Goddard was a member of the Free Baptist Church and of the Rebekahs. The funeral was held from the Lake Creek Church at 3 p.m. on Monday, October 23rd with interment following in the cemetery nearby. No inquest was found to be necessary after Coroner McCown held an inquiry at which the witnesses were George W. Goddard, James D. Goddard and J.D. Goddard. The pallbearers were, John, Glen and Harry Goddard, Jack Seasock, S. K. Casey and Roy Hudgens. The flower bearers were Mesdames: Oscar Hearn, Dorthy Spiller, Harry Goddard, Anna B. Spiller and Alma Franklin and Miss May Winn. Oct 23, 1922
Mabel Lucille Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Moore, North State Street, was buried Monday afternoon at Maplewood Cemetery. Funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev J. H. Browning. The little girl was only 1 month and 24 days of age, having been born on August 28th. Oct 23, 1922
Mrs. Laura Washburn died Tuesday morning at 8:55 a.m. She was stricken with paralysis last April, but was not confined to her bed until Friday when she started sinking and her children were summoned, all of whom were with her when she departed this world. Her oldest son, Claude Champion, moved to Marion a year ago to take care of his father and mother in their final years. Mrs. Washburn was the daughter of Rev, and Mrs. M. H. Utley of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky and would have been 67 years old on January 4th had she lived. As a young girl, she was united in marriage with P.W. Champion of Marion, Kentucky to which union six children were born, three of whom survive, Claude and Guy Champion of Marion and Mrs. George Dietrich of St. Louis. In 1898 the deceased was united in marriage with Dr. C. L. Washburn at Elizabethtown and they have lived in Marion since that time. Besides the husband and children the following brothers and sister survive, R. J. Utley of Marion, V. Brice Utley of Arkansas and Mrs. Tom Martin of Marion, Ky. Mrs. Washburn was formerly a very active worker in the First Baptist Church of Marion. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Oct 24, 1922
Crab Orchard Friday night a number of young people gave Mr. and Mrs. Kelley of St. Louis, who are now visiting relatives here, a charivari. Mrs. Kelley was formerly Miss Gladys Edwards. Oct 24, 1922
Mrs. George Vinson is very worried over the disappearance of her sister, Miss Effie Morray, wandered away from her home, 807 South Market Street, a week ago and who has not been heard from since. Miss Morray was 44 years old, about 5 feet tall and dark. She is easily identified by a disfigured thumb, due to a bone felon. Oct 25, 1922
William Barnard, 66, Lithuanian miner, was found dead in his bed at Weaver. Barnard was living with Ignatz Malkuch of Weaver and was in seemingly good health when last seen. He worked on Tuesday but was found dead in bed on Wednesday morning. Oct 26, 1922
Marriage Licenses
William A. Carlock, Elkville 39
Lula Lofton, Elkville 22
Chester Watkins, Carterville 21
Louie Rushing, Carterville 18 Oct 26, 1922
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Emery, living on North Otis Street, last Sunday. The youngster weighs twelve pounds and has been named Harvey Columbus in honor of his two grandparents. This is the first child. The mother was formerly Miss Emma Riddle. Oct 26, 1922
Tick Ridge Mrs. Avis Jones and children of Pittsburg spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Cole Motsinger. Oct 27, 1922
Lee Rentfro who works at the Watson Mine is moving his family to Marion. Oct 27, 1922
Mrs. Mary Mosley of Pittsburg visited with her daughter, Mrs. Cole Motsinger, Thursday and Friday last week. Oct 27, 1922
Miss Fay Carmical who has been attending high school at Carterville spent the weekend with home folks. Oct 27, 1922
Circuit Court Judge D.T. Hartwell granted a divorce Saturday morning in the case of Beatrice Isom vs. William E. Isom. Oct 28, 1922
J.B. Bruce, supervisor for East Marion Township, and his son, Clark Bruce, were working on a scaffold when it broke and both fell to the ground. The young man escaped injury, but Mr. Bruce fell across a trestle and suffered several broken ribs. Oct 28, 1922
Saturday night John Page shot and killed his wife, Stella Page, at Clifford and fled before the vile deed was discovered. When Ed Holley went to the Page home Sunday morning for his breakfast, he found Mrs. Page’s body with a bullet hole in her chest on the floor and he summoned the sheriff. That was at 8 o’clock in the morning and the last time Page was seen was about 8 o’clock the night before. He is thought o have fled during the night A neighbor reports hearing a single shot about 9 o’clock Saturday night and to have gone to the Page home. He found it dark and receiving no response to his knocks returned home. The wound was caused by a bullet from a gun the size of one that Page was known to have owned and he had quarreled with his wife on Saturday. She is said to have accused him of being the father of her sister’s child. Oct 30, 1922
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Catherine Edwards, wife of John Weber Edwards, were held at the Baptist Church in Scottsboro on Monday afternoon conducted by Reverend Browning and interment was in the Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. Edwards was the daughter of Frank and Sarah Dallas and was born in the eastern part of this county on October 22, 1893. At the time of her death, which occurred Saturday at midnight, she had just celebrated her 29th birthday. She was united in marriage with Mr. Edwards in Saline County on July 4, 1910 and to that union two children were born who survive, Virgil, aged 11 and Clyde, aged 8. Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Baptist Church of Springhill and had been a member since she was 12 years of age. Oct 30, 1922
Mrs. Rosa Brunty died at the home of her son, Clayborn Branch, in St. Louis on Sunday, October 29th. She had been in failing health for the pat eighteen months. She was first married to Ed Henderson of Kentucky and to that union two children were born, Ruby Wicks and Charles Henson, who are living in Marion. Mr. Henson having preceded her in death, she was then married to George Branch and to that union there were six children born. Two children died in infancy Those left to mourn her loss are Clayborn and Robert Branch of St. Louis, Mo., Zach Branch of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Anna Smith of Christopher, Ill. Later she was married to Joe Brunty of Christopher, he having two children, Joda and Lizie of Christopher, Ill. Her body will arrive in Marion at noon Wednesday and will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Wicks, 501 South Court Street, where the funeral will be held Friday and the body will be laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Oct 31, 1922
Columbus Ceasar of Herrin and Mrs. Mattie E. Weaver of Elizabethtown, Ky. were married Monday afternoon at the court house by Judge W. F. Slater. Oct 31, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Columbus Ceasar, Herrin 60
Mrs. Mattie E. Weaver, Paducah, Ky. 49
Charles Kesol, West Frankfort 46
Mrs. Annie Sadowsky, West Frankfort 24
Lee Burks, Herrin 21
Beulah Rosson, Herrin 16 (Consent of bride’s father, Arlie Rosson)
Roy Yahne, Marion 21
Pearl Middleton, Stonefort 18 (Consent of groom’s father, Herman Yahne)
Arthur Boyd, Marion 21
Barie Frick, Stonefort 19 Oct 31, 1922
Judge and Mrs. W. 0. Potter Received a telegram early Tuesday morning telling of the arrival of a new granddaughter, Phyllis Potter White, who arrived in Kirksville at two o’clock Tuesday morning (Oct. 31, 1922}. This is the second child and first daughter of Dr and Mrs. Gilbert White. Oct 31, 1922
November
Marriage Licenses
Lee Clendenin, Marion 18
Eulah Emery, Marion 18 (Consent of groom’s father, Eph Clendenin)
Jack Stearns, Johnston City 23
Opal Brown, Johnston City 19 Nov 1, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Schmoeller of Parrish Park Place are the proud parents of a big baby boy that arrived Saturday. This is the third child in the family and the second boy. He weighed 9 pounds and four ounces at birth and has been named Garrett Magnus Schmoeller. Nov 2, 1922
An eight-and-a-half-pound boy was born on Thursday morning to Prof and Mrs. J. M. Mosley of North Market Street. This is the first child in the family and there isn’t a prouder man in town that Professor Mosley, who with his brother, A. A. Mosley, own Brown’s Business College. Nov 2, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Bud Carter, Clifford 21
Lela Carver, Bush 18
Gus Bontemps, Johnston City 39
Mrs. Dorothy Opsomer, Johnston City 49
C. L. Crenshaw, Clifford 33
N. A. Brazier, Colp 23 Nov 3. 1922
Alex Leach died in the Herrin Hospital Friday from injuries sustained in Sunnyside Mine Thursday afternoon. Help was called and the man was able to talk on the way to the hospital. Nov 4, 1922
At midnight last night, Rev. A.M. Stickney was called from his bed to unite Plezy Bearden of Marion in marriage with Geneva Sansom, also of Marion. They will make their home here in this city. Nov 4, 1922
Markus Simpkins died near Bush crossing Saturday afternoon. Death was due to being run over by an automobile, which was driven by Frank Dolucci. The coroner’s jury ruled that the accident was unavoidable. The testimony showed that the Simpkins youth jumped from a wagon and ran in front of the Dolucci car before the driver had a chance to stop his auto. Nov 6, 1922
Born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lannom of West Maplewood Street, a 9-pound baby girl, the first child of the family. The mother before her marriage was Miss Stella Irwin. The babe has been named Lillian Ruth. Nov 6, 1922
An eight-pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rose of West Stockton Street on Sunday morning. Nov 6, 1922
The small baby of Mr. and Mrs. Morton Fly of New Virginia Mine was buried at Maplewood Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Short services were held at the grave. Nov 6. 1922
Marriage Licenses
Lester Snider, Energy 18
Cathel Cross, Carterville 16 (Consent of mother of bride, Etta Cross and mother of the groom Mrs. Florence Snider)
Carl Paulley Herrin 21
Bertie Goodman, Herrin 19
Plezy Bearden, Marion 20
Geneva Sanson, Marion 17
Ruben Jent, Johnston City 22
Lona Davis, Johnston City 18
Zoral H. Buckner, Marion 19
Mary Hill, Marion 19
Edmond Parent, Herrin 22
Elsie Forater, Herrin 16
Frank Gentile, Colp 24
Mary Caliper, Colp 16
Eugene Watkins, Marion R. 2 22
Jewel Parsons, Marion 18
Frank Parker, Johnston City 22
Ella Mae Goins, Johnston City 18
Jacob Clark, Colp 37
Mrs. Lillian Haynes, Colp 30
Walter Mcdannel, Marion 18
Gertrude Wells, Marion 17 (Consent of groom’s father, Irvin Mcdannel and bride’s father, Oscar Wells) Nov 6, 1922
Johnston City, Nov 3—George W. Holland, a highly respected citizen, died at his home on West Broadway Tuesday morning, at the age of 68 years 8 months and 12 days, leakage of the heart being the cause of death. He leaves a widow, one son, W. R. Holland of Terre Haute, Ind. and two daughters, Mrs. John Weston of Herrin and Mrs. H. L. Lockman of Terre Haute, Ind. Mr. Holland was a member of the First Baptist Church and a prominent business man. Funeral services at the First Baptist Church and interment at the Masonic Cemetery. Nov 6, 1922
Miss Mary Hill, eldest daughter of Rev, and Mrs. P. A. Hill of the Second Baptist Church, was united in marriage with Zoral Buckne (Buckner?) at noon Saturday. The father of the bride performed the ceremony Nov 7 1922
Marriage Licenses
Henry A. Stokes, Jr. 26
Jessie W. Lawson, Jr. 26
Virgil Stover, Jr. 18
Jennie Dewar Pittsburg 18
Thomas Busby, Crab Orchard 30
Lollie Shaw, Harrisburg 34
Jesse Whale, Carbondale 21
Bonnie Foster, Herrin 20
Frank Bossi, Herrin 24
Mary Taverggia, Herrin 20 Nov 7, 1922
Winfield Scott Tarpley was born near Desoto, Ill., Jackson County, on March 20, 1847 and died at his home at South Wall Street, Carbondale, Illinois November 4, 1922 at 3:15 a.m. Uncle Scott came from a family of 12 children, who were born to Mr. and Mrs. William Tarpley, all of whom have preceded him in death with the exception of two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Blair of Heber Springs, Arkansas and Mrs. Elizabeth Cash of Long Beach, California. A few nephews and nieces remain and among them are, Frank F. Powell and Mrs. Noah Payne, of Marion, Ill. and Miss Flora Anna Tarpley of Los Angeles, Calif., Frank and Boston Tarpley of California. On October 11, 1887, Mr. Tarpley was united in marriage with Mrs. Elizabeth Joyner, near Crab Orchard at which place they made their home for about 2 years and then moved to Carbondale a few years ago. No children were born to this union. Funeral services were held at the Ferrell Church, south of Crab Orchard Monday evening and interment was made in the Ferrell cemetery nearby. Nov 7, 1922
Eugene Watkins and Miss Jewell Parsons were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parsons on North Granite Street. The bride is the youngest daughter o J. T. Parsons of North Granite Street. The groom is the son of H. L. Watkins of Marion, Route 2. They will make their home in Marion. Nov 7, 1922
A nine-pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Branch on Sunday morning. He has been named Charles, Jr. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Lucille Choate. Nov 7, 1922
A six-and-a-half-pound boy was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Monroe of West Main Street. This is the first child and has been named Charles Woods. Mrs. Monroe was Miss Mabel Woods before her marriage. Nov 7, 1922
Charles Ballinski, schoolboy of Herrin, was accidentally killed yesterday when he was struck by an automobile near Corner’s Bakery in Herrin. The automobile was driven by Mrs. Paula Hoffstettler (Huffstuttler?), but the coroner’s jury found that the lad had jumped in front of the car so that the driver had no opportunity to stop the car before it struck him. Nov 9, 1922
Death at 5:45 a.m. Friday claimed Mrs. Ridley Hefflin, widow of James Hefflin, who died on November 23, 1917. She was well known throughout the county her father being Dempsey Odum, one of the best-known early residents of Williamson County. Mrs. Hefflin was born on July 28, 1842, four miles northeast of Marion and was united in marriage with Mr. Hefflin in January 1867. Six children were born to that union, four of whom survive, Grover Hefflin, 501 East Jefferson with whom she lived; Mrs. S. H. (Sula) Robertson, Mrs. Aud A. (Maud) Fuller of Marion and Mrs. B F. (Sallie) Owens, living near Pittsburg. A sister, Mrs. Rachael West lives at Tamaroa and is the last of thirteen children. Mrs. Hefflin was not a church member although a believer in the faith. Funeral services will be on Saturday at the home at 2 p.m. Nov 10, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Paul Spiller, Herrin 25
Mrs. Lucille Mann, Herrin 20
Pete Yates, Pinckneyville 25
Tina Dorman, Pinckneyville 20 Nov 10, 1922
Johnston City Miss Linnie Jones visited her sisters, Mrs. Mericus Samuels and Mrs. Stella Enders, at Carterville Saturday and Sunday. Nov 10, 1922
Lon Peterson returned Friday to Miami, Florida after being called on account of the death of his uncle, Fletcher Ferges. Mrs. Susan Powell who will spend the winter accompanied him. Nov 10, 1922
Ed Norman, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hunter and Mrs. Sarah Aikman of Marion and Mrs. George Newton and Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Hunter motored to Galatia Sunday where they had a family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hunter. Nov 10, 1922
Lowell, the little 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Starrick had the misfortune of getting his arm broken while playing with some children at school. Nov 10, 1922
Ransom Morgan of Energy was sent to the State Hospital at Anna on Friday where he will receive special treatment. Nov 11, 1922
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Levin of North Highland Street, a fine eight-pound baby girl, the second child of the family both being little girls. The little lady has been named Mary Joe. Nov 11, 1922
Amanda S. Welborn wife of J. W. Welborn died Thursday, November 9 at her home near Marion. Mrs. Welborn was born in Ladd County Kentucky, May 31, 1849 and at the time of her death was 72 years five months and nine days of age. She was united in marriage in her youth to J.W. Welborn and to this union four sons and one daughter was born. They were: G. W. Welborn of Medial Lake, Washington; A. L. Welborn of Paragould, Ark.; Logan Welborn of Goreville and Mrs. Melissa Price of Goreville and Alexander, who died in infancy. One brother and two sisters as follows: John Latham and Mattie Hudgens of Marion and Mrs. Grace Baysinger of Goreville. Nov 11, 1922
Johnston City To Have Hospital The former residence of the Friedman family located on West Broadway, probably the largest residence building in the city, is being remodeled to suit the needs of a modern hospital. Drs. Greenbaum of Chicago and of West Frankfort, the purchasers of the building and who will be the surgeons in charge of the institution, are in the city now making final arrangements for the opening which will likely be about December 15. The hospital will consist of a total of twenty beds several private rooms and a well-equipped ward. Dr. Fred Greenbaum has reached fame in the treatment of cancer throughout Southern Illinois, and he is installing complete radium equipment, which is said to be the only known cure for this disease. A modern operating room will be completed within a few days where other physicians will be permitted to operate upon their own patients in the best equipped room of its kind in the entire southern part of the state. A part of the hospital will be devoted to the treatment of charity patients, thus placing the hospital on a par with other public institutions. In this department of the hospital patients sent there by the city will be cared for under the “charity ward” plan. An important feature will be the free ambulance service. Nov 11, 1922
Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Uncle Jeff and Aunt Mary Tippy, living four miles south west of Marion, Sunday, November 12th to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Uncle Jeff and Aunt Mary are still living in the same house in which they started housekeeping, fifty years ago. Uncle Jeff is 76 years old and Aunt Mary is 72. They say things have changed since they were married, but have changed for the better. Nov 13, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Sidney Richardson, Carterville 26
Flossie Hampton, Carterville 19
George McCollum, Herrin 55
Virginia A. Norris Herrin 18
P. S. Warren, Burnside 60
Laura Scott, Watertown 18
C. A. Kimmel, Frankfort Heights 22
Cleo Killion, Frankfort Heights 18
Paul W. Miller, Herrin 21
Emma V. Cowan, Herrin 19
Roy Roark, Clifford 25
Anna George, Clifford 18
Earl Bridges, Energy 29
Hazel Elliott, Energy 22
Albert Walls, Herrin 25
Mrs. Rosa Davis, Herrin 25
Bloush Kruzich, Pittsburg 36
Mrs. Stefania Putrich, Pittsburg 19
George W. Morris, Marion 28
Pearl Tippy, Carterville 17
Stanley Price Marion 20
Eula 0 Winn, Marion 19
Peal Hawn, Jeffrey 21
Maude Sexton, Jeffrey 18
John Melton, Herrin 22
Mildred Teffetiller, Herrin 22
Fred Sanders, Herrin 21
Lula Clark, Herrin 25 Nov 14, 1922
Everett Modglin and Miss Violett Morgan of Cambria were united in marriage Tuesday morning at eleven o’clock at the Marion Decorating Parlors on East Main Street. Nov 14, 1922
An eight-pound daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Odum of North Garfield Street Wednesday, November 8th. This is the third child and second girl of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Willa Byars. Nov 14, 1922
Roberta Grable wife of Anderson Grable, colored, died Tuesday night after a long illness. Mrs. Grable was 30 years of age and was born in Enterprise, Miss. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of this city and short funeral services were held there this afternoon, prior to shipment of the remains to Mississippi where they will be interred. She is survived by her husband and her father, Dave Peterson, who resides in Mississippi. Nov. 15, 1922
Marriage License
Everett Modgin, Cambria 21
Violet Morgan, Cambria 18
Theodore Benniwitz, Herrin 21
Fanny Mae Cagle, Clifford 18
Edward W. Barnett, Marion 21
Maurice Carson, Cairo, Ill. 20 Nov 16, 1922
Joseph Monroe Gamlin, for 15 years a resident of this county, died Wednesday after a short illness. Mr. Gamlin was 73 years, 11 months and 18 days of age. He was born in Galloway County, Kentucky in 1849 and was married for the first time there. His first wife died about eleven years ago and Mr. Gamlin again married. He is survived by two sons, Edward, who resides about three miles southeast of Marion and James who lives. about four and one-half miles southwest of this city. Mr. Gamlin spent his entire life as a farmer and since coming to this county resided in Southern and West Marion Townships. Funeral services were held at Fountain Church at one o’clock Thursday followed by interment in the Fountain Cemetery. Nov. 17, 1922
Hugh Alonzo Oliver, who was hurt Thursday at the White Ash Mine, died Thursday afternoon. His death was due to a fall of black slate. Mr. Oliver was born in Eddyville, Pope County, May 19, 1897 and was the son of J. F. Oliver. He was married May 4, 1920 to Iva Marie Nall and has one child, Eva Lucille. He is also survived by six sisters and brothers having been one of a family of thirteen children. The brothers and sisters surviving are: Harrison Oliver of St. Louis; Ernest Ray and Lucy of this city; William of Honolulu, Hawaii; Mrs. Daisy Mccuan residing in the state of Idaho, Mrs. Eva Smith, Johnston City and Eva Luella and Bertie at home in this city. Funeral services will be arranged later. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mr. Oliver had been working in a room with his father. After the fall of the rock, his father succeeded in lifting the rock off his son’s body until help came and it was removed, He was then hurried to the Herrin Hospital but died shortly after noon. Funeral to be held Wednesday at the home just north of the Odd Fellows Cemetery at one o’clock, interment to follow in the Odd Fellow’s Cemetery. Nov. 17, 1922
Mrs. Agnes L. Bantz of Yates City, mother of Miss Helen Bantz of Marion and sister-in-law of Henry Bantz of North Market Street died Friday morning at 8:45 after suffering from paralysis. Mrs. Bantz leaves three daughters and four sons all living in or near Yates City except Miss Helen who for the last few years has made her home with her uncle here. Nov. 17, 1922
Energy Mrs. J. F. Baity of Johnson County is visiting her son and family, C. F. Baity. Miss Agnes Baity expects to accompany her grandmother home for a few days visit. Nov. 17, 1922
Mrs. Nancy Snider visited Wednesday with Mrs. Fred Mitchell. Nov. 17, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lypold spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Ezra Davis and family. Nov. 17, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Clifford Mitchell, Pittsburg 22
Katie Peebles, Pittsburg 16
James Montgomery, Desoto 30
Myrtle Broadway, Desoto 24
Mario Carioneti, Herrin 29
Maria Carettani, Herrin 20
Henry Christian, Clifford 35
Ida Rogers, Clifford 26
Jesse Shadowens, Scottsboro 23
Alice Smith, Scottsboro 23
Arthur Summers, Marion 32
Flora Robertson, West Frankfort 21
Leon D. Borum, Marion 19
Thelma Hewlet, White Ash 20 (Consent of the groom’s father, Elmer Borum)
Fred Vaughn, Marion 24
Wilma Aldridge, Herrin 18 Nov. 18, 1922
Miss Wilhemine Phillipine Strohmire (Strohmeier?), better known as Minnie Strohmire, died Sunday evening at 8:30 after several years’ illness. She was born July 24, 1899 and at the time of death was 31 years, 3 months and 25 days of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Godleitch Strohmire, living about three miles southeast of Marion and always lived at home. Besides her parents, she leaves one brother, Edward Strohmire of Marion and two sisters, Mary and Doris, both at home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the German Evangelical Church of which she was a member. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Nov. 20, 1922
Marriage Licenses
A. D. Enis Marion 24
Mrs. Elizabeth Funk, Marion 25
Arthur Patterson, Herrin 21
Nettie Beaver, Herrin 18
Virbil Claunch Blairsville 21
Hazel Powers, Bush 18
Bailey Appleton, Goreville 22
Lora Myrtle Rogers, Herrin 21
Jimmie Starling, Marion 24
Marie Valsen, Marion 17
Earl Gray, Pittsburg 22
Carrie Duty, Pittsburg 18
Charles Rancillio, Herrin 44
Mary Calcaterra, Herrin 43
Ralph Boner, Union County 25
Marie Beard Johnston City 19
James Williams, West Frankfort 42
Mella Gadbois, Christopher 31
Howard Rains, Herrin 21
Myrtle Mills, Herrin 19 Nov 21, 1922
Johnston City, Nov 21—A. J. Felts, 70, known here as “Uncle Sandy” died suddenly at his home last night He was one of the best-known men in Johnston City and had a wide circle of friends. He is survived by his wife and three children who are, Hartwell Felts of Marion, Logan Felts of Johnston City and Mrs. Myrtle Bandy of Johnston City. Nov 21, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Fowler received a telegram announcing the arrival of Robert Brown, Jr. at Jacksonville Hospital Monday morning. This is the first child of Prof and Mrs. Robert Brown of Jacksonville. The mother was formerly Miss Francis Fowler of Marion. Nov 21, 1922
Tick Ridge Bernie Coonts was seen driving over the ridge with his best girl Saturday morning. Nov 21, 1922
Ott Lindsey is building a new bungalow on his farm near New Denison. Nov 21, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Efastathois G. Liacopoulos, Herrin 27
Mary Vanseghi, Herrin 20
William Tipton, West Frankfort 26
Pearl Clifton, West Frankfort 23 Nov 23, 1922
County officers arrested LA Born Overton, a Negro laborer residing at Colp for the murder of James Brown, a Negro. Nov 24, 1922
John Wesley Gulledge of Marion route 5, died suddenly at 3 o’clock Saturday morning at the age of 75 years. He was an uncle of the County Superintendent of Schools, J. W. Mckinney. John Wesley Gulledge was born in Tennessee, September 11, 1846 and at the time of his death was 76 years, two months and fourteen days of age. In youth he was married to Anna Dunn who died April 7, 1921. Of this union the following children survive: Mrs. Charles Hudgens, Marion Route Five; Ed Gulledge, Marion Route Five; Mrs. August Bowman, White Ash; Mrs. Fred Bloomenstock, Vergennes; Hugh Gulledge, Marion Route Five; Mrs. Nora Branden, Johnston City and Mrs. Mary Harris of White Ash. The deceased was a member of the Free will Baptist Church at Freedom, where the funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. Mr. Gulledge made his home with his son, Ed Gulledge, of Marion route five. His death came suddenly of asthma. Nov 25, 1922
Rosa Sweet, seventeen-year-old daughter of Monroe Sweet was arrested Friday night and locked in the county jail. The girl was fined in police court one night this week as an inmate of a disorderly house and the second arrest is for a similar charge. Nov 25, 1922
Ambrose Sumpter of Cambria was killed by a engine on the Illinois Central Railroad Friday afternoon. An inquest was called at Herrin Saturday morning and Rex Louden, engineer on the engine which killed Sumpter, testified that he saw a man lying on the track about 200 feet ahead of the engine near what is known as Levy’s crossing at 5:40 p.m. By reversing the engine, he stopped as soon as possible trying to attract the man’s attention by blowing the whistle of the engine, but the engine was upon the body before he could stop. The man did not have on a coat when found according to Louden. The engineer also testified that when passing near the scene of the accident Saturday morning he found a coat, one empty bottle and another bottle about half full of liquor of some description. The engineer and fireman, Elmer Lipe, removed the body from the track and proceeded to Cambria where the agent was notified of the accident. The body was later taken to Herrin where the inquest was held. Archie Sharp, a section foreman, stated he had seen Sumpter and a stranger sitting near the track not far from the scene of the accident about 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Sumpter was a married man. His wife left Cambria Friday before the death of Sumpter, enroute to Oklahoma. Nov 25, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Robert Pedigo, Marion 18
Lavada Murphy, Marion 16 Nov 25, 1922
Leaman Tidwell Pulley and Miss Lillian Audrey Wilkes both of Downey California, were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents late Tuesday. Rev. Clark, pastor of the Methodist Church there, performed the ceremony, which on account of the recent death of the groom’s brother, Walter G. Pulley, was a very quiet affair. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wilkes of Downey Grove, California and the groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Pulley, also of Downey, formerly of Marion and a brother of Mrs. L. C. Caplinger of Marion. Nov 27, 1922
Willie Kent and Miss Mae Winn of Spillertown were married on Saturday evening at the home of the bride’s parents. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Winn. Nov 27, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. McMillian of East Clark Street are happy over the arrival of a young son at their home on Monday morning. He has been named Herman Riley McMillan and is the third child and second son in the family. Nov 27, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Mario Miramonti, Herrin 24
Louise Comerio, Herrin 20
Graves Beltz, Energy 19
Bonnie Collier, White Ash 16
Carl Watson, Marion 22
Opal McInturff. Marion 19
Ross Dunston, Marion 36
Ada Mae Naughan, Marion 19
John Burke, Westville 23
Anna Goronski, Herrin 19
Otto Cushman, Johnston City 21
Floe Watson, Marion 18
Sneed Willard, Marion 24
Arte Lanningham, Marion 35 Nov 28, 1922
An aged colored man by the name of Hollowell, first name unknown, residing in Gent’s addition died this morning at the family home. He is believed to be about 70 years of age. He had been ill for some time. He is survived by a number of children among those are Sherman, Blaine, Jarrett and Lola, all of this city. Funeral services will be held Friday so that relatives may arrive from other sections of the state. It is likely the services will be held at the Baptist Church as Hollowell was a member of that organization. Nov 28, 1922
Thelma Bernice nine months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Amos Smith of Pittsburg died Monday night. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 o’clock at Maplewood Cemetery. Nov 28, 1922
Jake Simmons of New Virginia died Tuesday afternoon at his home. He was 78 years old and leaves a widow, two sons, John Simmons of New Virginia and Delmer Simmons of Indiana, one daughter Mrs. Stanley Ricks of Marion and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Nell Tetree of Missouri. He also leaves two brothers, George Simmons near Johnston City and one other brother also between Herrin and Johnston City. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at East Fork and burial was also there at the side of his brothers who had preceded him in death. Nov 29, 1922
December
George Freeman Furlong died Thursday at his home one mile east of Crab Orchard, following an operation for appendicitis. The funeral services held at the Shed near Crab Orchard and burial in the Shed Cemetery. George Freeman Furlong was born October 5, 1859 and was 63 years of age. He was the son of George Furlong, deceased. He was a farmer. Mr. Furlong was married twice, the first time to Mary Ann Willeford and of this union the following children survive: Dennis Furlong, San Bernardino, Cal.; Mrs. Oza Barfield, Pine Bluff, Ark. and Roy Furlong, Kankakee. Two other, Ralph Furlong and Mrs. Kate Edwards preceded their father in death. After the death of Mrs. Furlong he married Frances Jackson Willeford, a cousin of the first Mrs. Furlong. Of the second marriage the following survive, Mrs. Wilma Anderson and Miss Cecil Furlong at home. The following brothers and sisters survive, Mrs. Will Chaney of near Crab Orchard; Charles M. Furlong, Osage, Okla.; Pierce Furlong of Pittsburg; Felix W. Furlong of near Marion, Mrs. Anna Tiate of St. Louis and Mrs. Elizabeth Gullege, mother of Vernal and Glen Gullege of Marion. Dec 1, 1922
Mrs. Opal Gladys Oliver died November 30, 1922 at the home, 114 South Ewing St. Mrs. Oliver’s death was due to leakage of the heart. Mrs. Oliver, the daughter of Robert and Alice Broomfield and was born May 16, 1898. Her father preceded her in death, leaving her and three other children, she being the oldest. Her mother later was united in marriage to Joel Chandler, who was indeed a father to them. Deceased was united in marriage to Robert Leroy Oliver in February 1920. She leaves to mourn her early departure, her husband; an infant son, Robert L. Jr.; her mother, step-father, two sisters, Mrs. Everett {Ola} Taylor of Marion; Mrs. Lola Grill of Hammond, Indiana; one brother, Robert Broomfield and a half-brother, Eura Chandler at home. Mrs. Oliver was a graduate of Marion Township High School and following this was for some time a teacher in county schools. She taught in the Sunday school primary department at the Second Baptist for eight years. Funeral services held at the Second Baptist Church. Dec 1, 1922
Grace Elizabeth Roberson aged 14 years (colored) died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roberson shortly after noon yesterday. Death was due to complication of diseases. She was born in this city and was a student at the Douglas school. She was a member of Paul’s Chapel Baptist Church. Funeral services are to be held Sunday at the Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Dec 1, 1922
Mr. Ross Dunston and Miss Ada Vaughan were united in marriage on Thanksgiving Day in the pastor’s study at the First Baptist Church. The groom was attended by Mr. Paul Mitchell and the bride by Mrs. Paul Mitchell. The newlyweds will make their home West College Street. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Dunston of West College Street. The bride is the daughter of the late James Vaughn who was a prosperous farmer in Whittington, Ill. Since the death of her father, she has been living in Marion and has made her home with Mrs. T. E. Craig on West Union St. Dec 1, 1922
Mouser Brother Thomas Fuller of Marion Second Baptist Church, who feels that the Lord has called him to preach the gospel, preached his first sermon in the pulpit of our church last Wednesday night. Dec 1, 1922
Harry Kerley, the man who was shot in the wash house at Madison Mine No. 12 Wednesday night, died in the Herrin Hospital Friday after being unconscious for several hours. The body was taken to his home at Madison No. 12 where burial will be made Sunday. Kerley was a married man and leaves a widow and one child. He was the son of Allen Kerley of Simpson. The two men are now held in the county jail on suspicion that they are the murders of Kerley. Kerley was fatally shot while dressing in the wash house at Mine No. 12 after completing his sift as fireman at 11 o’clock. He had drawn his pay that afternoon and had the money with him at the time two masked men entered the building and shot him after ordering him to put up his hands. The murderers left without taking the money. Dec 2, 1922
Mrs. Emma Gulley, wife of Elmer Gulley of 1219 North Van Buren St. died at 7:30 a.m. Friday. Funeral services were held at the home at 3 p.m. Saturday and burial will be made in Pulaski County. Mrs. Gulley was born in Marion November 30, 1883 and at the time of her death was 39 years of age, having died the day following the anniversary of her birthday. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ralls and her mother now lives in Marion. She was married in Anna on June 7, 1902 to Elmer Gulley who survives. One child, Lester Carl Gulley, died in infancy. The following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. Fred McBerry, Reynoldsville, Ill.; Robert Corley, DuPo; Mrs. Charles Darwell, St. Louis, Mrs. R. E. Denil, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Marten Ralls, Marion; Ed Ralls, Reynoldsville and one half-brother, John E. Copher of Marion. Dec 2, 1922
Miss Hazel Schoonover died in the hospital at Herrin early Friday morning from injuries received in an automobile accident. The car in which Miss Schoonover was riding was driven by Ray Chitty, assistant mine manager at Madison No. 12. Her Father, Fred Schoonover, manager of Mine No. 12, was away on his vacation at the time. Dec 2, 1922
Herrin Mrs. Bertha Parks of Herrin has purchased the Palace Hotel of that place from Mrs. George Kiner. Mrs. Kiner is also owner of the Jefferson Hotel and is moving there to take active charge. Dec 4, 1922
Burgess Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Clark was united in marriage Monday afternoon with Miss Freda Moore. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs. Clark and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Opal Daffenberg. Dec 4, 1922
During the afternoon court session, Otis Clark, a defendant on the case now on trial, was excused from the court room long enough to sign the application for a license as the son is not quite 21 years of age. Young Clark is a miner working at Weaver and living in Herrin, in the house his father was building at the time the indictment was returned. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Moore of McLeansboro. The mothers of the bride and groom attended school together in their childhood days. Dec 5, 1922
Miss Leona Stanley and Henry Sullins were married in Mt. Vernon, Indiana on November 12, 2002. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Stanley of South Duncan Street. The groom is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. WILL Sullins of West Boulevard and is employed at southern Illinois Plumbing Company. They began housekeeping on North Court Street. Dec 5, 1922
A ten-pound girl arrived Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. Boatright of South Askew Street. The little one has been named Betty Ann. Dec 5, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Howell Jones, Johnston City 23
Effie Garwood, Glendale 23
M. J. Brockway, Herrin 36
Marie Bozarth, Herrin 25
Burges Clark, Herrin 20
Freddie Moore, Mcleansboro 18
Charley Mcgee, Carterville 25
Virginia Warner, East St. Louis 23
Louie L. Lindsey, Herrin 19
Bessie Pedigo, Herrin 23
Charles Rogers, Johnston City 21
Ethel Rogers, Johnston City 17
John Farkas, Johnston City 21
Susie Cake, Johnston City 18
Louis Wisek, Duquoin 34
Elizabeth Mifflin, Duquoin 37
Willie Barton, Orient 21
Ruth Hall, Orient 21
H. E. Tuttle, Galatia 27
Gladys Milligan, Thompsonville 16
Ray Elsdon, West Frankfort 29
Orpha Watson, Franklin Heights 21
Richard Mowell, Hurst 18
Mabel Hart, Bush 16 Dec 6, 1922
Marion Notes F. R. Crenshaw of 406 North Fair Street was in the office of the Republican Friday to renew his subscription for three months and praised his paper carrier for excellent service. Dec 6, 1922
Eli Derone, 36, a barber and better known as “Texas” was badly cut shortly after noon Wednesday when he attacked Fred Johnson, another barber. Derone was taken to a surgeon’s office where it was said that he had been badly injured. Dec 6, 1922
The freshman class of the Marion Township High School held its first meeting and election of officers in the high school auditorium Wednesday. Clifton Felts was elected president of the class. Young Felts entered high school last year as a freshman and was elected president, however he was unable to finish the year because of ill health. Entering again this year he was selected by this year’s freshman as their president. Parker Erwin was chosen vice-president and Mack Dunston was elected secretary- treasurer. Dec 7, 1922
Marriage Licenses
James H. Culbreth, Marion 22
Nellie Ford, White Ash 19
Ed Edge, Frankfort Heights 23
Oneida Boyer, Frankfort Heights 18
Robert Lamb, Marion R.F.D. 6 25
Lois Durham, R.F.D. No. 6 18
Carl Barnes, Johnston City 21
Jewel Fowler, Johnston City 18
Paul Matthews, Marion 24
Anna Edwards, Pittsburg 19
Noah W. Bulliner, Carterville 41
Ethel B. Ellis, Carterville 33
Harry C. Rowe, Herrin 21
Sarah Blalock, Herrin 18
Wilbur Shelton, Johnston City 19
Ella Mae Holmes, Johnston City 17
Willie Bartoa, Orient 21
Ruth Hall, Orient 21
David Martin, Marion 21
Norine Baker, Marion 18
Amiras Mileska, Herrin 49
Mary Krasmerchas, Herrin 45
Leo Crayton, Colp 22
Minnie Gilbant, Colp 26
William Balicus, Colp 39
Brona Strucin, Herrin 28
F. J. Fox, Fairview, Mont. 57
Fannie Smith, Thompsonville 62
Darwin Jones, Herrin 28
Tishey Mae Cagle, Herrin 20
Deneen Taylor, Ewing 21
Fannie Rotrammel, Benton 18
Opal Pierce, Mulkeytown 25
Myrtle Adkins, Mulkeytown 18 Dec 7, 1922
Mr. Fred Hendrickson and son, Fred, Jr., sailed from New York City on Tuesday via transport for the Canal Zone. Mr. Hendrickson has spent many years in the zone and returned there some time ago while his wife and son remained for a longer visit. They visited relatives living in New York after leaving Marion before sailing for the south. Dec 7 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Hawk Smith of South Midway Street are the proud parents of a son who arrived Wednesday. This is the eighth child of the family. Dec 7, 1922
Oak Grove Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Loless of Creal Springs visited their son-in-law, Loren Camden, Sunday. Dec 7, 1922
Miss Ruby Camden of Assumption visited her aunt, Mrs. Armista Druey of Creal Springs, last week. Dec 7, 1922
Mrs. Arthur Henshaw of Carrier Mills visited her father, George Buckner of Stonefort Sunday. Dec 7, 1922
William H. Owens, 50 years, 10 months and 7 days of age, who resided with his mother, Mrs. J. C. Douglass, 1409 North State Street, died early Friday morning at the family home. Mr. Owens was born in Alabama January 31, 1872, the son of G. J. and Lucretia Owens. He came to Williamson County as a boy and has resided here for the past forty years. During that time Mr. Owens has been principally engaged in coal mining. He was married in Charleston, Mo. nearly 20 years ago to Nellie Burris, who died a year after their marriage and he never remarried. He is survived by one brother, G. B. Owens, one sister, Mrs. J. C. Douglas, both of Marion and the following half brothers and sisters, Tom Owens, Marion; Harrison Owens, Pittsburg; Charles Owens, Marion; Arthur Owens of Marion; Mrs. Mary Rader; Mrs. Mack Whitehead and Mrs. Otto Schellenberger, all of Marion. Funeral services will be held from the home on North State Street Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Dec 8, 1922
Cambria A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, who lives north of Cambria, has diphtheria. As she is a pupil of the West Beaver Pond School it has been closed for the present. Dec 8, 1922
There is also a case of diphtheria in the family of Mr. and Mrs. A. H Hesse. Dec 8, 1922
Dr. I. 0. Adams is now located in the newly built room of A. H. Hesse’s. Dec 8, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Willilam Gilbert, newlyweds, have gone to housekeeping in rooms at Mrs. Ida Kenmore’s. Dec 8, 1922
George Green is home from the army and is now employed at the Sunrise slope. Dec 8, 1922
Frank Cobb was arrested and brought to the county jail Saturday morning and charged with larceny. The indictment came in connection with the taking of a motometer from the car of Dr. Green of Johnston City. Dec 9, 1922
Herman H. Kelley of Powell, Wyoming and Miss Nellie Hamlet of Marion were married at the Christian parsonage Thursday afternoon, December 7th by Rev. A M. Laird. Mrs. Griffity Jewell, cousin of groom and Mrs. Laura B. Skaggs were witnesses. Dec 9, 1922
Following a courtship of a few months, Miss Ethel Kimmell became the bride of Oscar Mitchell Saturday, December 9th at 8 o’clock p.m. At present they will reside with the bride’s parents on South Future Street. They will build a new home in the spring. Dec 11, 1922
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mackey of route one Sunday morning and eight-pound girl. This is the second child of the family and first girl. The mother was formerly Miss Mae Jack. The little daughter has been named JUNE. Dec 11, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Baker received word here Saturday telling of the arrival of a seven-pound girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl. C. Baker of St. Louis, Mo. This is their first child. The mother was formerly Miss Florine Carpenter of St. Louis. Dec 11, 1922
A telegram received Monday told of the death of J. W. Wilder of Kissimmee, Florida, formerly of Marion, who died early Monday morning following a stroke of paralysis in August. Mr. Wilder was a photographer of Marion for a number of years and since going to Florida has managed engaged in the same kind of business. He and his son, John, were owners of the three photographers’ establishments in Kissimmee. He was also an active worker in the Baptist Church. He leaves his widow and one son and one daughter, John and Ethel, both at home. Dec 11, 1922
Circuit Court Preliminary hearings for Olin Winget and Howard Reed, accused of murder, were held at noon Tuesday. The men are charged with the murder of Harty Kerley, watchman at Madison No. 12 Mine and it alleged that they shot him when he discovered them in the act of robbery. They were released under $5,000.00 each. Both reside in, the west side of the county and are farmers. Kerley never regained consciousness after the shooting and died in the Herrin Hospital. Dec 11, 1922
Mrs. Fred Calhoun, 60, died at the home of her husband 1306 South Monroe Street early today. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon from Paul’s Chapel and interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. Calhoun is survived by her husband and two children. Dec 14, 1922
Harry Newton, 23, miner at the East Side Mine at Johnston City, has been missing since Wednesday and local and county officials have suspect foul play. Newton who resided with his wife at White Ash, left for work Wednesday morning and has not been heard from since. His wife who has been visiting with her parents over night came home and a general search was instituted. It was found that the man had not been at work during the day. Dec 15, 1922
“Uncle” Joe Miller whose home was eight miles south of Marion on route five, passed away at the Hen–in Hospital on Thursday evening at seven o’clock. He was born in Tennessee on September 10, 1848 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Miller. At the time of his death, he was aged 74 years, three months and four days of age He was married when quite young to Miss Emma Jane Ramsey and to this union seven children were born, six of whom with the widow, survive. The children are Emery Miller of route five, Willie Miller of Marion, Mesdames James Simmons of route five, Bert Wollard and Della Sanders of Herrin and Carrie Norman of Marion. Seven brothers also survive and are Carroll, Bill, Sandy, Allen and J. Monroe, all of Marion and John and James of route five. One sister Mrs. Nannie Hawkins died several years ago. He also leaves twenty grandchildren. Mr. Miller was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge and had served several terms on the board of supervisors. He was a farmer by occupation and has made his home on his farm south of Marion for a number of years. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 o’clock at Grange Hall with burial in the churchyard cemetery. Dec 15, 192
A gambling house with full paraphernalia, within a block of the public square was raided Thursday night by Sheriff Galligan’s office, netting three arrests. Officers John Layman, John Stallings and Hezzie Burns and Randall Parks descended on the game and arrested Ernest Waters, William J. Calvert and Clyde Gallagher on charges of running a gambling house. Dec 15, 1922
Mr. J. B. Morray of Creal Springs announces the completion of his new store building and that it will be formerly opened on Saturday, December 16th. Mr. Morray lost his hardware store and building last summer by fire. Dec 15, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Herbert Goolsby, Johnston City 22
Josie Sproul, Herrin 20
Mathew Graves, Marion R. 3 21
Gracie Hill, Stonefort 18
Joe Mitchell, Energy 21
Esther Rogers, Herrin 19
Roy Curtner, Carterville 22
Mamie Tanner, Stonefort 18 Dec 15, 1922
Hallie Snyder and Miss Juanita Sexton of Pittsburg were issued a marriage license in Franklin County. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Snyder of West Boulevard. Mr. Snyder graduated from M.T.H.S. in the class of 1920. He was a member of the Marion basketball team in 1920 which won the State tournament. He is employed with Bracy Supply Company. For the present they will reside at the groom’s parents’ home. Dec 15, 1922
Mrs. Mary E. Fowler wife of George Fowler, died at her home in Energy last Wednesday, December 12th after a three weeks illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Fowler was 73 years, eight months and five days of age at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband. Funeral services were conducted from the family residence at energy Thursday at 2 o’clock p.m. with interment at the Herrin City Cemetery. Dec 15, 1922
Charles Hampton of Herrin was killed Tuesday at a mine at Sparta when crushed under a mine car. His body was brought to Herrin Thursday evening and taken to the Storme Undertaking Parlors. He was 48 years old at the time of his death. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of his daughter, 708 South 2nd Street. He is survived by his mother and one daughter. Dec 15, 1922
Eliza Colena of Hurst, wife of Jerome Colena, died Thursday at her home in Hurst. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church of Herrin. Interment was made at the Hen–in City Cemetery. Dec 15, 1922,
Herrin The nine months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Woodside of Herrin passed away Friday afternoon after a short illness. The little one was the only child of the family and had never been strong. The mother was formerly Miss Bessie Slade of Marion and the father was also of Marion, a son of Rev. W. W. Woodside and brother of Dr. E. E. Woodside here. Until a few months ago the family lived in Marion. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday and burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Dec 16, 1922
Bettie Jane Young, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Young, 1005 East Boulevard died late night after a short life. The remains were interred this afternoon at Rose Hill Cemetery. Dec 16, 1922
A nine-pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. N. Houseendel of 104 South 19th Street, Herrin, Saturday morning. This is the second child and first girl of the family. She will probably be named Ponina for her grandmother. Dec 16, 1922
Carterville The wedding of Miss Lucille Powell Payton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hayton of this city, and Bryan Gollither, will take place at the home of the bride’s parents on Sunday evening. They will make their home in Carterville. Dec 16, 1922
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spalloms of Marion underwent an operation for the removal of tonsils and adenoids at the office of Dr. Carl Baker of Herrin Saturday morning. Dec 16, 1922
The engagement of Miss Irene Balance, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Balance of Vienna to Mr. Clifton Lloyd Baker, son of Mrs. Cora Baker of Carterville, was made in Vienna this week. Dec 16, 1922
John Brown, miner, aged 60 of Johnston City, was found dead in his quarters at the home of Tony Rodiquez Sunday afternoon. It is believed that Brown died from alcoholism, but the coroner’s jury in the inquest reported “no visible cause” in their verdict. According to his landlord, Rodiquez, Brown had been in the habit of drinking heavily, especially around the time of regular pay at the mines. He was last seen at 4 p.m. Saturday and was then intoxicated. His landlord found the body yesterday afternoon in bed with the covers drawn. It was apparent that Brown had been dead several hours. Brown is said to be married his wife living in California. He has two grown sons. Dec 18, 1922
Melvin Cross of Bush, a school boy, who was accidentally shot on December 5, died Saturday afternoon following an operation in an attempt to save the boy’s life. Cross had been hunting with another boy, Ehis Poole and laid his gun on a log. The gun slipped off the log and was discharged, the shot penetrating the boy’s left arm. He developed blood poisoning and it was necessary to amputate the arm. The lad never rallied from the effects of the operation. Dec 18, 1922
Miss Miriam A. Rose Of West Frankfort and Fred W. Rott of Marion were married Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Odum of 700 North Harper Street. The ceremony was witnessed by Miss Muriel Smith and Tanner Jones. The bride is the daughter of Milton Rose of West Frankfort and the groom is an auto mechanic employed by E. Lewis Motor sales Company. The couple will reside in Marion. Dec 18, 1922
Miss Minnie Canada and Lester Abbott were married on Sunday evening at 5:30 at the home of Rev. Anderson, pastor of the Third Baptist Church. The bride has been employed for the past two years as bookkeeper at the Whiteside garage and the groom is employed at the mines. Dec 18, 1922
Marriage Licenses
George W. Bishop, Carterville 23
Verna Pulliam, Carterville 21
Euelid Hayse, Herrin 21
Edith McIntosh, Johnston City 18
W. Bryan Colleher, Carterville 22
Lucille P. Hayton, Carterville 20
Ortha New, Danville 22
Lida Wooton, Marion 19
Hart Browning, Marion 20
Clara Arnies, Marion 19
Brack Cox, Pittsburg 21
Ruby Cline, Pittsburg 17
Elmer Jordan, Marion 20
Ruth Ann Lindsey, Marion 18 Dec 18, 1922
Richard A. Avery was the son of John and Ann Avery and was born in Marion on September 8, 1848 and died at his home in Johnston City on December 16, 1922 on his 53rd wedding anniversary at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 8 days. He spent practically all of his life in Williamson County. He was married to Nancy T. Jent December 16, 1869 and eleven children, seven girls and four boys, blessed this union. Two girls, Ellen Malissa and Martha May preceded their father in death. He leaves to mourn his loss five daughters, Mrs. John Harris and Mrs. Edgar Henderson of Johnston City; Mrs. Joe Dorris and Mrs. James Gambill of West Frankfort; Mrs. Bert Hess of East St. Louis and four sons, Ben Avery of Harrisburg, John M. Avery, superintendent of the city schools of Hillsboro; James M. Avery and Elbert Avery with his aged widow, all of Johnston City. He leaves the following brothers and sisters; W. M. Avery of Idaho; John Avery of Monett, Washington; Frank Avery and J. W. Avery of Marion; George Avery and H. N. Avery of Johnston City; Mrs. John Higgason and Mrs. John D. Carr of Oklahoma. Mr. Avery was a member of Union Grove Church. Funeral services were held Monday at the Lake Creek Church east of Johnston City. Dec 19, 1922
Funeral services were held Monday at two o’clock at the Third Baptist Church for Mrs. Newt Robinson of 809 East Boulevard, following a short illness. Mrs. Newt Robinson was born December 4, 1881 in Saline County, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Strobel (Stroble?). She was married when quite young to Mr. Tanner and to this union two children, Herman and Ireme were born and both survive. She married in 1910 to Newt Robinson at Swinton, Missouri and they also have some small children, who with the husband survive. She also leaves five brothers, Elmer Strobel, Amos Strobel, Orville Strobel, Herman Strobel and John Strobel all of Marion and Mrs. Grace McCain of West Frankfort. She was a member of the Third Baptist Church. Dec 19, 1922
Pete Hiller, one of the defendants in the mine riot trial was married last night in the county jail to Miss Anne Campbell of Herrin. Hiller had asked representatives of the sheriff’s office, attorneys for the defense and his fellow defendants to be present. Following the nuptials those present enjoyed a big dinner of chicken, oysters, cranberries, ice cream and cake which was served to the wedding party. The bride was accompanied by her sister. The groom gave his age as 22 and the bride’s as 18. Dec 19, 1922
Mrs. Minnie Hudgens, wife of Arthur Hudgens, 1310 West Cherry Street died Monday afternoon at the family home after an illness of long duration. Mrs. Hudgens was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C Brown and was born February 29, 1892 near Creal Springs. She was of a family of six children and is survived by three brothers and two sisters, who are Ralph and John L. Brown, both of this city; Lowell Brown of Moline, Illinois, Mrs. Powell Winstead and Mrs. W. H. Shadowens of this city. Mrs. Hudgens has been a resident of this state all of her life. The funeral services will be at the First Baptist Church Thursday. Dec 19, 1922
Letters To Santa – Dec 19, 1922
Dear Santa—I am a little boy four- and one-half years old. I would like you to bring me an automobile and a gun, some nuts and lots of candy, and don’t forget to bring little sister, Eva Lucille, something too. Your little friend, Robert Leslie Hood, 1311 North Glendale Street
Dear Santa—We are two little girls living at 808 East DeYoung Street. We would like for you to bring us some dolls with curly hair and sleepy eyes, a doll cart and some dishes and Santa, don’t forget the little boys and girls who live around us. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Nellie and Sybil Ensminger
Dear Santa Claus—I am a little girl eight years old. All I would like for you to bring me Christmas is a doll with kid body and yellow curly hair, some dresses for my doll, a good little book to read, some dishes, and some oranges, nuts and candy. Don’t forget my two big brothers and my big sister. And, Santa, don’t forget mama and papa. I live on East DeYoung Street. Vella Lanningham
Dear Santa—I am a little girl six years old and go to school every day. As Christmas is very near, I will tell you what I want. I want a doll that will go to sleep, a doll buggy, a sewing set, a blackboard, a set of dishes, a trunk, a ruby ring and a story book and don’t forget my sister, Nadine. She wants a sleepy doll, a buggy, a trunk, a sewing set, a set of dishes and robe for her doll buggy. Ihave a little brother who wants a wagon and tricycle. We will be at our grandmother’s who lives across the street form us and you can leave our presents on the Christmas tree. Maxine Chamness, 302 North Bentley
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Norman of 11 South Bentley Street Tuesday evening to help Mr. Norman and Estus Norman celebrate their birthday. F. A. was forty-four years old and Estus twenty-seven years old. Dec 19, 1922
Chancery Bill for Divorce—Lawrence Mataya vs. Amelia Mataya Dec 20, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Frick announce the arrival of a 10 1/2-pound son at their home at North Court and West Boulevard at 9:30 Wednesday night. The youngster is the third son and the fifth child to be born to Mr. and Mrs. Frick. Dec 21, 1922
Mrs. and Mrs. John Carr of 405 East Warder Street are happy over the arrival of a new eight-pound girl at their home. The little one is the second child and second daughter and arrived at 11:30 Thursday morning. Dec 21, 1922
Harold Raymond Finney, the infant son of Harrison Finney of 608 South 25th Street, passed away December 19th. The cause of death was pneumonia. He was aged 1 year, 8 months and 13 days. Interment was made at the Herrin Cemetery. Dec 21, 1922
The funeral of Madge Gallimair Kelly, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Orval Kelly of 616 North 11th Street, Herrin, was held at the home on Thursday. Interment was in Lake Creek Cemetery. Dec 21, 1922
Mrs. Anna Eliza Kennedy of Cambria passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sadie Hahami on December 16th. Mrs. Kennedy was born on April 21, 1828 and at the time of her death was aged 94 years, 7 months and 25 days. Interment was in the Wilson Cemetery at Cambria. Dec 21, 1922
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffith on South Van Buren Street was the scene of the marriage of their daughter, Miss Gladys Griffith to Arthur Allen Merriweather, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merriweather of West Rice Street. Dec 22, 1922
Herman Sweet, 28, a farmer residing near Carrier Mills was nearly instantly killed while on his way to church when he was thrown from a horse Wednesday night. Sweet had started toward Spring Grove Church about six o’clock when last seen. Shortly after this, Jessie, Carrie and Cora Burnett, daughters of Austus Burnett and also Anna Courtney, a housekeeper at the Barnett home had started for church when they found Sweet’s unconscious body. Sweet is married, but has no children. Funeral services will be held at Spring Grove Church at one o’clock Friday with interment to follow in the church. Dec. 22, 1922
Marriage Licenses
John Powell, Marion 25
Blanch Miller, Marion 18
Garrett Keaster, Herrin 20
Alleen Williams, Herrin 19
Mark Burpo, Marion 21
Ethel Kendrickson, Marion 21
H. Reeder, Hopkinsville, Ky. 21
Zela Crain, Carterville 21 Dec 23, 1922
Saw Unarmed Union Man Shot And Killed First Day Of Riot
Ed Crenshaw, who lives near the Lester Strip Mine, during examination on Friday afternoon, said that he saw Jordy Henderson, union coal miner, shot and killed the first day of the rioting. Ed Crenshaw, 45, who has lived in this county all of his life, said he worked for the Bracy Fruit Company in Herrin. Formerly he belonged to the United Mine Workers. He lived about a half mile from the Lester Mine and identified his home on the map and the home of Mr. Dangbar also. He remembered the discharge of the union men and the coming of strangers. One evening two armed men came to his home and got the company team. He also told of seeing armed guards going between the pump house and the house. He said one had two revolvers and a rifle.
On Monday before the riot, he had a conversation with Jim Collins who was working for the company. Collins said that McDowell drove up to the house that night and told him “There’s going to be trouble tonight so get out.” “Collins came to me” said Crensaw, “to get help to get away and my boy helped him get away. I went away that night (Monday) and also on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Mr. Dangbar also went away from home.
On June 21 he got home on the 1 o’clock car from Herrin and his first knowledge of any firing was when he heard bullets falling to his yard. He said these bullets were coming from the direction of the strip mine. That was between 2 and 2:30 p.m. June 21. “Did you see anyone shot?”
“Yes, they said his name was Penderson. He was about 100 yards from my house. I saw him fall. He must have been laying right flat, with his head raised up. He was hit and rolled over on his side. I didn’t see any arms on him when he was shot.” (This refers to Jordy Henderson, union miner and the first casualty in the riot) He saw something that looked like a gun carried up on the embankment of the mine and heard shots “as fast as you could count come from that direction.” He saw many men with arms. Previous to the riot he had been in Marion to see the sheriff and States Attorney about the situation. Dec 23, 1922
Mrs. Lettie Lee Seger, wife of Ollie Seger, of near the West Virginia Mine, passed away Thursday, December 21, after a short illness with double pneumonia. She was a daughter of Marshall and Susan Bridges, residing south of Marion and at the time of her death was 20 years, 7 months and 8 days of age. She was married in 1917 to Ollie Seger and to this union three children were born, Rosie, aged five, Maxine, aged three and Pauline, aged eight months who with the husband survive. She also leaves her father and mother and two brothers. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Bethel Church and burial was in the cemetery there. Dec 23, 1922
L. H. Johnston is in the county jail held by a coroner’s jury for the death of Ernest Herzuy, a miner, was shot in his own yard by Johnston, Saturday night. Johnston was employed as night watchman by the Katz Construction Company of Johnston City. Witnesses at the inquest testified that Ernest Herzuy was standing in his yard at the time of the shooting and was not on the property of the company when Johnston fired the fatal shots Johnston was held to await the action of the grand jury. Dec 26, 1922
Miss Jessie Holland became the bride of Robert McKinney at the Holland home on West Main Street. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Holland and is an accomplished musician. She is a graduate of M.T.H.S. in the class of 1920. At present she is employed as a teacher of the third grade at the Lincoln School. The groom is the second son of Ray and Mrs. J. W. McKinney of West Main Street. He is also a graduate of M.T.H.S. in the same class as his bride. He is employed as a teacher at the South Side School in Herrin. Dec 26, 1922
James Thomas Oliver died at his home on North Court Street at 5:25 a.m. He was born in Crittenden County, Kentucky February 12, 1885 and at the time of his death was 57 years, 9 months and 13 days of age. He was the son of Nathan Owens Oliver. In early youth he came to Illinois and spent most of his life in this state. He had lived in Williamson County for the past two years. He was employed as a miner at White Ash Mine and was a member of the U.M.W. of A. Mr. Oliver was a member of the Second Baptist Church singers and I.O.O.F. members will act as pallbearers. The funeral will be held at the home at 2 o’clock Wednesday. Mr. Oliver was married to Miss Cynthia Mathews at Eddyville August 13, 1886. To this union thirteen children were born of which the following survive, Mrs. John McCuan, Emmlite, Idaho; Harrison Oliver, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Raymond Smith, Johnston City; Ernest Oliver, Roy Oliver and Jack Oliver of Marion; William Oliver now in the navy stationed at Honolulu, Hawaii and Bertie and Luffta at home. The following half-brothers also survive, C. N. Mathews; John Mathews and George Mathews, all of Paragould, Arkansas and Will Mathews of Marston, Mo. One son, Hugh Oliver, died November 16 from a fall of slate in White Ash Mine where he and his father were employed. Dec 26, 1922
Herrin, Dec 26—About 7 o’clock Christmas night Pete Salence, a local Italian, walked into his back yard on West Adams Street, for a few moments and four hours later he died in the Herrin Hospital. Salence was shot and robbed following a scuffle in his back yard. About $35 was picked up in loose change around the yard after the man was shot, but it is now known how much money he had upon his person at the time of the robbery. An inquest is to be held this afternoon. Dec 26, 1922
Miss Edith Reynolds and Lee Gulley were married at 2 a.m. Sunday by Squire Pritchett at his office. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Drew Reynolds and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Gulley. He is a miner at New Virginia Mine. Mrs. Gulley has been the stenographer for Secretary Edington of the G.M.A. for the past year and will maintain her position there. The newlyweds are making their home with the bride’s parents on West Central for the present. Dec 26, 1922
Joe T. Parsons of West Main Street received a telegram telling of the death of his brother, Sanders Parsons. The brother died in San Francisco on Christmas Day and the body will be shipped to Carmi, Illinois for burial be the side of his daughter. His former home was in Johnson County where he was raised. The funeral will be held at Carmi. Dec 26, 1922
Ardell Lindsey, aged 16, was accidentally shot and killed Monday {Christmas} morning while hunting with two other boys about three miles south of Marion. Young Lindsey with his stepbrother, Francis Poyell, aged 23 and Charles Leeper, who was carrying the gun that fatally injured the boy. The boys’ comrades said young Leeper was carrying a double-barreled shot gun on his shoulder and as he shifted the piece from his shoulder to his left hand it was accidentally discharged. The charge struck Lindsey just above the knee of the left leg. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict of accidental shooting as the cause of his death. Dec 26, 1922
Mrs. Cline Cunningham was called to Tyler, Texas Sunday on account of the death of her father, S. W. Walker. The death was very sudden. The other children all live in Texas. Dec 26, 1922
Matrimonial Bert Smith of Carterville and Miss Anna Forbes of Herrin were married Saturday by Squire Pritchett at his parlor on East Main Street. Dec 26, 1922
Thomas Stokes and Miss Lora Lawson both of Johnston City were married by Squire Parks Saturday afternoon. Dec 26, 1922
A Saturday afternoon Squire George H. Pritchett married William Herring and Mrs. Beulah Bridges at this office on the square. Dec 26, 1922
John Powell and Miss Blanch Miler, both of Marion were married Saturday afternoon by Judge George H. Pritchett at his office on the public square. Dec 26, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Lloyd Crowell, Herrin 22
Anna Thubron, Herrin 18
Sidney Freeman, Marion 18
Harley Hudgens, Marion 22
Belle Throgmorton, Marion 18
Virgil E. Edwards, Marion 24
Fay Williamson, Johnston City 16
Lory L. Price, Marion 31
Ethel Jackson, Marion 25
Clarence Walker, Marion 23
Nellie Kinder, Marion 22
Jack White, Marion 20
Nellie Roberts, Marion 19
W. J. Longman, Herrin 23
Ida Hiller, Herrin 20
Claude R Hunter, Johnston City 28
Winnie E. Eastherly,Johnston City 25
Harry L. Bliss, East St Louis 26
Mary Ogden, Marion 20
Evan S. Smith, Marion 21
Edith Maze, Carbondale 19
Jesse Ellis, Marion 21
Laura Poeter, Halls, Tenn. 23
Audie D. Maze, Marion 19
Martha E. Thomas, Carterville 18
Theodore Hook, Zeigler 21
Agnes Readhead, Zeigler 18
Albert Miller, Marion 23
Lillian Chamness, Marion 19
William Herrin, Marion 21
Beulah Bridges, Marion 20
Lee Gulley, Marion 21
Edith Reynolds, Marion 20
Bennie Owens, Marion Rt 1 24
Ethel Cochran, Harrisburg 22
Robert McKinney, Marion 20
Jessie Holland, Marion 20
Frank Oldani, Herrin 26
Katie Bozzetti, Herrin 18
Earl Emery, Carterville 19
Ruby Crain, Carterville 16
Lucian Merlatti, Herrin 22
Johanna Belassi, Herrin 18
John Powell, Marion 25
Blanch Miller, Marion 18
Homer Stephenson, Johnston City 22
Pearl Moore, Johnston City 19
Charles Cox, Johnston City 21
Pearl Williams, Johnston City 16
Willie Boyd, Creal Springs 20
Laura Hill, Creal Springs 16
Bert Smith, Carterville 26
Annie Forbes, Herrin 24 Dec 26, 1922
On Sunday Justice of the Peace George H. Pritchett called to the Sanders residence in the southwest part of town where he officiated at the wedding of Sidney Freeman and Miss Myrtle Sanders. Dec 26, 1922
Clarence Walker and Miss Nellie Kinder both of Marion were married Christmas afternoon by Squire G H. Pritchett at his office. Dec 26, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tanner of 1306 North Van Buren Street are the proud parents of an eight-pound girl, which arrived early on Tuesday morning. The young lady has been named Juanita Jean. Mrs. Tanner was formerly Miss Fleta Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Baker, at whose home the newly made parents are now staying. Dec 26, 1922
Charles Baker, village marshal of Colp and Melvin Bush, both colored died in the Herrin Hospital Sunday night as the result of a pistol duel at Colp about 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Baker died at midnight and Bush died thirty minutes later. Witnesses at the inquest testified that Bush ran out of the door of Shorty’s Place at Colp and fired two or three shots at Baker. Baker ran and fell and Bush followed him and fired one more. As Bush started to run after firing the last shot, Baker raised himself from the ground and fired three shots at Bush who fell wounded. Dec 26, 1922
The funeral of little Paul Eugene Buckner, aged two years and six months who died on Saturday of pneumonia was held Sunday afternoon at the Warder Street Baptist Church in Marion. The little one was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Buckner living near Herrin. Interment was made in Maplewood Cemetery. Dec 26, 1922
Fred Haslauer, Jr. of Marion and Miss Anna Williams of Herrin were married at 1:30 o’clock Sunday at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church by the pastor, Dr. Prince. Dec 26, 1922
Harley Hudgens and Miss Belle Throgmorton were married Saturday evening by Squire Pritchett at his office. Dec 26, 1922
Funeral services for Alonzo Ardell Lindsay, 16, who was accidentally killed while hunting Monday {Christmas Day}, were held Wednesday morning at the home at 908 South Market Street, followed by burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Ardell Lindsay was the son of Mrs. Anna Powell of 908 South Market where Jack Powell, his stepfather conducts a small grocery. He was a student in the fifth grade in the city schools. Dec 27, 1922
Two small children of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Fannetta of Colp, a boy of eight years and a girl five years, are being held at the county jail because the mother believed the father intended to run away with them. The husband and wife have been having trouble and this was the means decided upon by the mother to protect her little ones. Suit for divorce has been filed in circuit court. Dec 27, 1922
Miss Bessie Wolf and Lyman Lambert were married in Golconda on December 9th. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Wolf of South Mechanic Street and is a graduate of the M.T.H.S. and of the S.I.N.U. at Carbondale. For the past ten years she has been employed as a teacher in the city schools. The groom is the son of Mrs. Julia Lambert of North Fair Street and is employed as motorman at Peabody Number Three Mine. They will reside at 1103 North Highland Street after January 15. Dec 27, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cash of 1204 North State Street are happy in announcing the arrival on Tuesday, December 26th, of Robert Dennis Cash. This is their third child and second son and the young man weighed 12 pounds at birth. Dec 27, 1922
A marriage license was issued to Lory L. Price and Miss Ethel Jackson, both of Marion. The groom is a veteran of the world war and a survivor of the German prison camps. He is a coal miner and vice commander of the local legion. Dec 27, 1922
Herman L. Goodman, formerly of Marion, died Thursday night at Anna. The body will be brought to Marion for interment. Mr. Goodman was 43 years old and was married to Nora Lackey in 1903. To this union was born five children, three of whom survive with the mother. These are Alfred, Beulah and Bessie and reside with their mother in Peoria. He is also survived by his father, Henry J. Goodman of this city, two brothers, Charles W. and John L., both of whom reside in Jonesboro and Mrs. George Lackey, a half-sister, who resides in Marion. He was a carpenter. His family recently moved to Peoria where they have since resided. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church Saturday morning with interment following at Rose Hill Cemetery. Dec 29, 1922
Funeral services for the infants of Mr. and Mrs. William Norris were conducted Thursday afternoon by Rev. P.A. Hill of the second Baptist Church. The remains were interred at Maplewood. Dec 29, 1922
Mrs. Missouri Bell Stephens, widow of Alvin Stephens, Sr., died Saturday morning at her home one mile southwest of Bainbridge School. Death was due to blood poisoning. Mrs. Stephens was born in Tennessee January 5, 1855, and at the time of her death was 66 years, 11 months and 25days of age. She was the daughter of Daniel Lightner and came to Williamson County fifty years ago. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Pigeon Creek where funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. Three children, Oscar Stephens, at home, Alvin Stephens, Jr., farmer living near the old home place and Mrs. Daisy Frick, wife of Albert Frick of Carterville are left to mourn her death. She had no other immediate relatives living in this county. Dec 30, 1922
J. C. Wildridge, Johnston City undertaker, received word Friday that his father was dead in Washington, Indiana. Dec 30, 1922
Herman, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Dalton, who reside near Scottsboro died early Saturday morning at the family home. Funeral services will be held at the family ho Dec 30, 1922
Marriage Licenses
Milo Jackson, Carterville 18
Opal Wolfinbager, Carterville Return 16
Jesse Rogers, Carterville 21
Mildred Varnum, Hallidayboro 18
Edgar Burlison, West End 21
Estella Hester, Marion 18
Claude Jacobs, Marion 21
Chloe Watson, Marion 18
Huey Rodgers, Ozark 21
Winnie Ivy, Creal Springs 20
Lawrence Lattuca, Marion 21
Angelina Bellavai, Johnston City 19
Gilbert Motsinger, Crab Orchard 21
Esther Hassebrock, Marion 18
Vernon Page, West Frankfort 21
Malinda Boyles, Whittington 18 Dec 30, 1922
(Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 3)