All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican
January
Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Stevens, widow of Benjamin Stevens, died at her home, 416 East College Street, at 11:55 Saturday night from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the First M.E. Church, where she was a member and interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Stevens was born in Frankfort, Alabama July 14, 1843. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Warren. She was married in 1865 to Benjamin Stevens who died many years ago. To this union six children were born, five preceding the mother in death. The only child now living is Mrs. Mary Chanaberry of Marion. Of the five children who preceded her in death, three were grown, two dying in infancy. The grown children were Wm. A. Stevens who died at Cairo a few years ago and Fran and Fred Stevens. The two who died in infancy were Della and Charlie. There are no brothers or sisters. Two grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Stevens followed the profession of nurse. Jan 2, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bantz celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their wedding on Saturday. Jan 2, 1923
Funeral services were held at Hot Springs, Arkansas on Saturday for Hardy Powell, formerly of Marion, but for many years a resident of that city. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery at Hot Springs. Mr. Powell was the son of James T. and Elizabeth Perry Powell and was born on a farm, northeast of Marion at what is commonly called “Powell’s Hill.” He was born on October 19, 1848 and at the time of death was 74 years, 2 months and 9 days of age. On November 27, 1869 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Tarpley of Murphysboro and six children were born to that union, two of whom preceded the father in death. Those who survive are Mrs. Oscar Peyton of Klamath Falls, Oregon; Ransom Powell, an I.C. conductor; Frank Powell and Mrs. Noah Payne of Marion. One brother, W. W. Powell, lives at Long Beach, California. Jan 2, 1923
Judge A. D. Morgan’s mother passed away at 1 p.m. Sunday at her home at Rochelle, Illinois. Deceased was the widow of the late Lyman D Morgan and had lived in the northern part of Illinois nearly all of her life. Six children; Judge A. D. Morgan of Herrin; Dr. 0. E. Morgan, professor of Agriculture in Columbia University of Kingston; Mrs. E. H. Crandell of Rochelle; Judd Morgan of Sterling, Colorado and Miss Mable Morgan of Rochelle survive her. Jan 21 1923
Miss Ruth Olga Woodley of Marion and Floyd P. Bracy of Herrin were married Saturday evening. The bride was attended by her younger sister Mrs. Laverne Woodley and Carl C. Bradbury was best man. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Woodley of Thorne Place. The groom is the son of Mrs. MAE Bracy of Herrin. Jan 2, 1923
Mrs. Mary Parker of East Boulevard died at her home on January 1, 1923. Mrs. Mary Norman Parker was born January 6, 1848, and was married to P.M. Parker January 22, 1872. To this union eight children were born, six daughters and two sons. The husband and four children preceded her in death. Those living are; Mrs. Thomas Hurt of North Court Street; Mrs. V. B. Hinkle of East Boulevard; Mrs. Mae Bracy of Herrin and Miss Edith Parker at home. She leaves nine grandchildren, Mrs. Mary Crosson, Leon and Naomi Hunt, Mrs. Lillian Stone, Clarence, Lucile and Ruth Hinkle, Floyd and Mary Bracy and three brothers, Leroy A. Norman of Marion; J. M. Norman of Crab Orchard and C. J. Norman of Los Gatos, California, one half-brother, Curt Norman of Marion and a half-sister, Mrs. Gane of Benton and a step mother, Mrs. Samantha Norman. She was baptized in the millpond in Marion, the weather being so cold that the ice had to be cut from the pond for the baptizing. She was one of the charter members of the Third Baptist Church where her funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 o’clock. Jan 2, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Richard Capps, Carterville 21
Mary Hastie, Carterville 21
Walter P Boy, Cypress 33
Rudell Evers, Cypress 19
Floyd Bracy, Herrin 25
Ruth Woodley, Marion 25
John B. Hartley, Johnston City 30
Mamie Wehr, Johnston City 26
Harold Ragsdale, Energy 21
Anna Hammond, Energy 17
Henry Johns, Colp 31
Harry Cash, Creal Springs 22
Lora Kelley, W. Frankfort 22
Leonard Crain, Cambria 18
Beatrice Kelley, Cambria 17
Thyger 0. Larson, Marion 23
Eunice Mainwaring, Marion 25
Lambton Box, Herrin 21
Annetia Taveggia, Herrin 21
Perry Garrison, Marion 21
Muriel Hudgens, Marion 21
Frank Tyner, Cambria 22
Edna Griffity, Cambria 21 Jan 2, 1923
Funeral services for Mrs. Missouri Belle Stephens were held Sunday at Pigeon Creek church at one o’clock. Mrs. Stephens was 67 years, 11 months and 26 days of age. She was born in Tennessee and early in life moved to Butler County, Missouri where she made her home until 16 years ago when she came to Illinois. Thomas Stephens became her husband in 1875 and to this union were born the following children, Oscar L. Stephens, Alvin Stephens, both of Marion and Mrs. Daisy Frick of Carterville Route 3, all of whom survive. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1911 and has resided with her son, Oscar since that time. She professed faith in Christ when fourteen years of age and united with the Baptist Church at Bainbridge in 1880 and held membership there until it disbanded then uniting with the First Baptist Church in Marion and later moving her membership to Pigeon Creek Church of which she was a member at the time of her death. Jan 2, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Will O’neil and children, Louise, Douglas, Robert, Mary Lee and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert O’neil and Mr. and Mrs. W C. Barnett gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George O’neil and helped them celebrate their fifteenth wedding anniversary. Jan 2, 1923
On Christmas Day at 9:00 a.m. in the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Balance, Miss Irene B. Balance of this city and Mr. Clifton L. Baker of Carterville were united in marriage. A wedding breakfast was presided over by Mrs. Will Jackson, sister of the bride. The bride is a teacher in the Marion Township High School. Mr. Baker is an ex-service man being at this time chaplain of the American Legion Post of his hometown. After returning from France, he was employed by Mitchell Oil Company and maintained that position until this year when he was made manager of the Texaco Oil Company of Herrin. Jan 2, 1923
Mrs. Euel Pullen, wife of Lester Pullen of Clifford, died at 6 o’clock on the morning of December 29, 1922 from tuberculosis. Deceased was the daughter of William and Lena McMellon Warren and was born on July 19, 1902. The funeral was held at McLeansboro, Illinois on Saturday, December 30th. Jan 2, 1923
Miss Eunice Mainwaring and T. G. Larson were married New Year’s Day in a quiet wedding in Herrin. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mainwaring of West Boulevard. The groom is a son of Prof. and Mrs. Larson of Chicago. They will make their home for the present with the bride’s parents. Jan 2, 1923
Miss Lizzie Pulley and Leonard Lovelace were united in marriage on Monday in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Lovelace is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Pulley and a sister of Gilbert Pulley who was married in St. Louis Thursday, December 28th to Miss Lizzie Forney of Zeigler. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Lovelace of Scottsboro. He is employed as manager of the Dodge Brothers Garage in Johnston City. For the present the couple will reside at the home of the bride’s parents on North Bentley Street. Jan 2, 1923
William Carl Loftus, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Loftus of 1512 West Adams Street, passed away on Monday at the age of two months and 10 days. The little one was born on October 21, 1922 and died January I, 1923. Besides the parents he leaves a number of brothers and sisters. Jan 2, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Greer are the proud parents of a nine-pound boy who arrived on Sunday. This is the second child and first boy of the family. Jan 3, 1923
W. S. Gray of 201 South 12th Street died at 10 o’clock Tuesday night of pneumonia. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Marjorie, at home. Jan 3, 1923
Beulah, 17 year old daughter of M. B. Emery of Herrin die Saturday night and the remains were shipped to Creal Springs where interment will follow at Salem Cemetery. Jan 3, 1923
The marriage of Carl Bradbury of Marion to Miss Louella Marsh of Muskegon, Michigan was solemnized at noon Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parents. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Marsh of Muskegon, Michigan. She is a graduate of the Muskegon High School, of the Michigan University and of Wellesley College of Boston, Massachusetts. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs. J. W. Bradbury and is a member of Bradbury and Sons Book Store. He is a graduate of the Marion Township High School class of 1915 and also attended Washington University and served in the Signal Corp during the World War. The couple will reside at 501 East Thorne Place after January 15th. Jan 3, 1923
Licenses were issued this week in Murphysboro to Frank Duncan, aged 21 of Herrin, and Miss Hazel Crow, aged 17 of Willisville and to Joseph Dodd, aged 22 of Carterville and Miss Catherine Howell, aged 20 of Herrin. Jan 5, 1923
Rose Irene Murrah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mont Murrah of Sunnyside, died Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock after a few days suffering with the flu. Funeral services were held Friday morning at 11 o’clock from the home and burial was in the Herrin City Cemetery. Jan 5, 1923
Palzo Thomas McCabe, a farmer of this community has had a nervous breakdown and is in care of a doctor. Jan 5, 1923
Roscoe Bundren and William Ivy were very busy Wednesday shipping furs. Jan 5, 1923
Several neighbors and friends gathered at Ray Curtner’s Sunday night and gave him and his newly wedded wife a surprise party. Jan 5, 1923
Hule Rogers of Ozark and Miss Winnie Ivy of this community were united in marriage on Saturday night and departed for their new home where a fine dinner was awaiting for the newly wedded couple. Jan 5, 1923
Crab Orchard The wedding of Miss Esther Hassebrook, daughter of Mrs. William Stalhut of Marion R.F.D. No. 2, and Gilbert Motsinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Motsinger of Crab Orchard, were married on Monday evening. The couple will make their home here for the present. Jan 5, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corder are the proud parents of a baby boy, this being their third child. Jan 5, 1923
Creal Springs J. J. Simpson set up a really fine monument at the grave of Anderson Taylor who passed away a few months ago. It is a specimen from the Warsaw, Wisconsin Granite quarries and cost $300. Jan 5, 1923
Miss Beulah May Emery, a young lady of seventeen years who died at the family home in Herrin last week was brought here Friday and taken to the Salem Cemetery for burial. Jan 5, 1923
Little Warren Deaton, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deaton, died last Wednesday, January 4 and was buried in the Creal Springs Cemetery Thursday after an appropriate funeral. The decedent was sick a few days with tonsillitis and croup. Jan 5, 1923
The Illinois Central’s crew of surveyors came here last week and are rustling the line for the new railroad which from appearance is to extend through the east part of this county. The crew is working about four miles east of Creal Springs. There is little doubt about this vicinity being touched by the new road. Jan 5, 1923
Herrin Personals Mrs. W. M. Pearce of Herrin underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Herrin Hospital Wednesday and is reported to be getting along nicely. Jan 5, 1923
Mrs. John Orand of Cambria who is a patient in the Herrin Hospital, underwent an operation Wednesday for appendicitis and is reported doing well. Jan 5, 1923
William F. Gray of Herrin died Tuesday evening of pneumonia. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Gray and was born January 3, 1864 in Tennessee. He was married when quite young to Miss Sarah Jacobs and to this union one daughter, Marjorie, was born and with the widow survives. He was a miner and was president of the Jeffries Local U.M.W.A. He was also a member of the Herrin Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon January 7th from the Baptist Church with interment in the Herrin City Cemetery. Jan 5, 1923
William Stone, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Wilie Stone of Herrin, Township, was born November 23, 1922 and passed from life January 3, 1923 after a short illness with pneumonia. Funeral services were held Thursday from the family home. Burial was in the Herrin City Cemetery. Jan 5, 1923
Mrs. Cyndia Menees, wife of Frank Menees, died at the family home near Pulley’s Mill at 11 p.m. on Friday, January 5 at the age of 70 years. Mrs. Menees was one of the well-known residents of Southern Township where she and her husband had lived all of their lives. The funeral was held at the family residence on Saturday afternoon with interment in the Menees family cemetery nearby. Jan 6, 1923
Tick Ridge Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Edwards visited with P.W. Jackson’s Saturday night and Sunday. Jan 6, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corder are the proud parents of a ten-pound boy. Jan 6, 1923
Dr. J. E. Burns is kept very busy waiting on the sick these days. Jan 6, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sims and children Mrs. Ida Cox and son Virgil visited Charlie Motsinger and wife Sunday. Jan 6, 1923
Herrin Massacre Trial – Witnesses Saw Prisoners Marched Thru Herrin Streets but Did Not
See Defendants
Thirteen of the fifteen witnesses placed upon the stand by the defense on Friday gave alibis for the defendants saying that they saw the death march, but did not see any of the defendants in the march. The court room was filled for the first time since the defense started giving its evidence.
Mrs. Minnie Vaughn of Herrin said she had known all of the defendants in this case and Percy Hall, defendant in another case for a long time. The six men who were prisoners were marching “two abreast” when she first saw them. She said there was no one ahead of them, but that she saw three men with guns. On cross-examination she said she had known Otis Clark for several years by face but did not learn his name until the trial began.. She said she was out in front of her home to see what the men looked like and if she knew anyone in the crowd, which she estimated at 600 to 700. She said she didn’t like the word “scabs” so called the six men “prisoners.” She said she thought one of the men had blood on the side of his face and that they were bareheaded. She said they were all dirty and dusty. She said she saw three men with revolvers on the same side she was on. When asked if she was positive the defendants were not there or did she mean that if they were in the 600 or 700 she did not see them? She said, “They wasn’t in front and I am satisfied they were not in the back. I noticed the men but didn’t notice the women and children in the crowd. I didn’t see anyone I knew.”
Mrs. Nellie Keller of Herrin said she saw the crowd with the five prisoners on 13th Street in Herrin about a block away and saw the crowd plainly as they passed. The non-union men were in the lead she said. None of the crowd had guns as far as she saw. Behind the six men there were between 600 and 700 men, women and children. “Was Percy Hall gong along, ahead, waving the crowd back with a gun, asked Attorney Sneeber.” He was not. If he had been I would have recognized him,” she replied. On cross-examination she said she was about five blocks from the schoolhouse and had been expecting these men to come. She said she did not see anything unusual about the faces of the prisoners and although well acquainted in Herrin, did not recognize anyone in the crowd. She estimated that of the 700 or 800 in the crowd, about 400 were men and the order of march was with the prisoners lined up two and two, surrounded by about 5 men, then a gap large enough to walk through and the big mob of people behind.
Mrs. Mollie Green who has lived in Herrin for 24 years, remembered the captives being brought into Herrin between 7 and 8 o’clock in the morning. She was on the walk at the corner of the 900 block in Herrin. She was within 8 feet of the march. She knew Leva Mann, Percy Hall and Bert Grace since the killings, but did not know Pete Hiller. She had known Joe Carnaghi for several years. There was no one going ahead of the crowd waving the people back and she witnessed no one. On cross-examination she said she saw no revolvers on anyone and all were dirty and dusty prisoners and crowd. She could not describe any of the prisoners, although she thought one of them was bleeding. She did not know whether any were barefooted, but thought some had on coats. She didn’t know any of the women, children, or men in the crowd; all were strangers.
Leonard Reynolds of Herrin, a barber, said he knew all of the defendants. He had known Grace and Clark for only months, but he had played ball with Carnaghi and had known him for about eight years. On the morning of June 22nd he was in the 800 block on 12th Street and saw the crowd bringing the prisoners up the street. The “Scabs” were ahead he said, followed closely by 15 or 20 men and then a large crowd behind them. None of the defendants were in the crowd, he said and he was within 8 feet of them. Upon cross-examination he said that 15 or 20 in charge of the prisoners were strangers to him, but that the majority of those back of them were from Herrin. There were no boys running along the side of the prisoners. Jan 6, 1923
Herrin Mrs. C. E. Ingram of 421 North 11th Street, Herrin, passed away at 4:30 Saturday morning after several days’ illness with pneumonia. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters and one son, Mrs. Dolph Bradshaw of Herrin, Ruth, aged 13 at home and William, also at home. Jan 6, 1923
Mayor A. T. Pace doesn’t miss a single day from attending the trial in Herrin and looking after the interests of the miners there on trial. Herrin contributes a large share of the witnesses and spectators at the riot trial this week. Jan 6, 1923
A six-pound boy was born Friday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Ellas Green of 1001 West Madison Street, Herrin. This is the third child of the family and the first boy. Jan 6, 1923
Ruth, 17 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McClain of Scottsboro, died Saturday, January 6th after a long illness and was buried Sunday. She was born in Lincoln, Illinois June 5, 1906 and with her parents has resided in this state all of her life. She is survived by three brothers, William, James and Hubert McClain, two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Matthews and a young sister at home with her brother, William of Scottsboro. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Holiness Church in Scottsboro at 2 o’clock. Interment followed at Maplewood Cemetery. Jan 8, 1923
Clyde Roberts, born July 14, 1892 died early Sunday morning following an attack of heart disease, aged 30 years, 5 months and 22 days. He was the son of C. C. Roberts and resided with his father at 406 South Buchanan Street. His father and mother survive him. Mr. Roberts was born in Marion and resided here all of his life. He was a soldier of the World War and was discharged from service in July 1918. He was a student in Marion public schools in earlier life and prior to the war attended Brown’s Business College, but more recently had been engaged in mining. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon and interment will come at Rose Hill Cemetery. Jan 8, 1923
A nine-and-a-half-pound boy arrived Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Woods of West Frankfort. The little one who is the first child of the family has been named Earl, Jr. The mother was formerly Miss Effie Gulley of Marion. Jan 8, 1923
City Clerk and Mrs. Charles Campbell of Herrin are the proud parents of a big baby boy that arrived at their home last Wednesday afternoon. Jan 8, 1923
Herrin Personals Katy Carnaghi, daughter of Angelo Carnaghi, 705 West Monroe Street underwent an operation in which her tonsils were removed on Saturday. Jan 8, 1923
Dr. McCullough was confined to his home with a light attack of the flu on Saturday. Jan 8, 1923
Frank Lally, a miner of West Frankfort, but formerly a signal man of Chicago, and Miss Missouri Henderson, a well-known trained nurse of Marion, were married yesterday afternoon by Rev. A. M. Laird in his study at the Christian Church. The groom served in the World War in the signal corps and previous to taking up mining was employed by railroads in signal work. Witnesses were Mrs. Cecil Holmes and Mrs. Dora Henderson, both sisters of the bride. Jan 9, 1923
Carnaghi Took No Part in Mine Riots
That Joe Carnaghi, one of the five defendants in the Herrin Massacre trial, was not at the scene of the murders in connection with the Lester Mine Riot trial at the time the men were killed was the Tuesday morning evidence presented by the defense, although he afterwards visited them with two other young men. In the presentation of the State’s evidence, one witness told of seeing Carnaghi in the line of march, when the prisoners were taken to the cemetery and another witness told of seeing Carnaghi at the cemetery taking a revolver from his pocket and firing into the prostrate bodies upon the ground. The first witness, M.L. Trotter of Herrin told of seeing Carnaghi whom he had known for nine years go to the home of Mrs. Bessie Yates for some milk about seven o’clock in the morning of June 22. W. C. Gentry, Hen–in painter, saw Carnaghi between 7 and 7:30 on the morning of June 22nd enter the Yates home and then leave with his can of milk. J.E. Dunning of Herrin, who had known the defendant for eight years saw him pass his home that morning about 7:30 a.m. Miss Maurice Trotter of Herrin, a stenographer in the Herrin City Hall said that she was going to work about a quarter of eight on that morning and saw and spoke to Carneghi who was working in his garden. On cross examination she said that she looked at her watch because he told her she would be late to work and she was positive as to the time. Mrs. Bessie Yates of Herrin told of delivering milk to Carnaghi between 7 and 7:30 on the morning of June 22nd. Jan 9, 1923
Marriage Licenses
G. B. Wolfe, Clifford 24
Mildred Smith, Clifford 21 Jan 9, 1923
Eleven join the Navy here: Leon V. Norman, Marion; Eli Nichelson, Anna; Walter Lanningham, Marion; Homer C. Tanner, Marion’ Allen W. Corder, Marion; John W. Nickens, Zeigler; Ollie Barrell, Zeigler; Joseph D. Brown, Zeigler; Edd W. Ellis, Marion and Troy Fowler, Marion. Jan 9, 1923
Carl Hadfield was given a maximum sentence on a liquor charge in county court by Judge A. D. Morgan when after pleading guilty he was sentenced to 60 days in jail and was ordered to pay a fine of $500. Hadfield was jointly charged of the violation with his two brothers, Robert and John Hadfield, the case against Robert and John being nolled. Jan 9, 1923
Herrin Personals Miss Lula McLain of Herrin is spending the winter at Pueblo, Colorado. Jan 9, 1923
Mrs. Ruth Scott has returned form Decatur where she has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Marie Perryman. Jan 9, 1923
The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rowe is seriously ill at their home on North 11th Street. Jan 9, 1923
Raymond Ward, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ward, died on January 6th. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church on Monday and interment was made in the Herrin City Cemetery. Jan 9, 1923
Jack Gordon, 16, was arrested Tuesday night and is held in the county jail on the suspicion that he is connected with the robbery of the Bundy Drug Store Sunday. Jan 10, 1923
Little Katie Burkhart, daughter of Carl Burkhart of Benton, but who makes her home with her grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Burkhart of North Market Street, was slightly injured Tuesday while going home from school when knocked down by .a car. Jan 10, 1923
Mrs. Mae Hogan has sold her store on East Boulevard to Clyde McDonald. Jan 10, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Parsons of East Herrin are the proud parents of a fine baby boy who arrive on January 8th. As yet he has not been named. Jan 10, 1923
Mary Lee Rowe, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rowe of 604 North 11th Street, Herrin, died at the home on Monday, January 8th. The little one was buried in the Hen–in City Cemetery. Jan 10, 1923
Palzo The little son of Mr. and Mrs. John Deaton, who has been on the sick list, is now improving. Jan 10, 1923
Otis Gilly and George Holmes of Marion were called to the home of Charley Gilly Saturday night on account of the serious illness of their nephew, Harley Gilly, who is very low with pneumonia. Jan 10, 1923
George Gilly of New Burnside visited Saturday night with his grandson, Harley Gilley who is ill. Jan 10, 1923
Miss Louise Oldoni, formerly of Herrin, was married in St. Louis on Sunday evening. Jan 10, 1923
Creal Springs Miss Margaret Westbrook, teacher in Herrin, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Westbrook. Jan 10, 1923
Mrs. Troy Norman of Marion visited with her mother, Mrs. Albert Summer. Jan 10, 1923
Mrs. Teenie Lolless, widow of Arch Lolless, (deceased) died in Marion last Friday and was buried at the Drake Cemetery on Saturday. She leaves two children, Mrs. Eva Reeder and Almus Lolless of Marion. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Church. Jan 10, 1923
Herrin Personals Joe Gauldoni of Herrin is to become a partner in the undertaking establishment of A. T. Dorr this week. Jan 10, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. John Baggot of North 16th Street have been very ill with pneumonia. Jan 10, 1923
Mrs. Orval Patterson of North 17th Street is visiting with her sister, Miss Bernice Henley at Brookport. Jan 10, 1923
Florant Marflon of Chicago and Miss Agnes Freeman of Pittsburg were married Thursday morning. The couple will make their home in Chicago. Jan 11, 1923
Mrs. Mary Ann Burnett, wife of John H. Burnett, died at 5 o’clock on Thursday morning at the home at 210 West Boulevard of pneumonia. Mrs. Burnett was a native of Williamson County and has lived in this county all of her life except one year when she lived at Cincinnati. She was the daughter of Thomas and Polly Davis who lived near Sarahville and was born on May 25, 1852, being 74 years, 7 months and 18 days of age at the time of her death. She was the wife of J. H. Burnett for fifty-five years and to this union eight children were born, six of who survive with the husband. One daughter, Minnie, died on October 5, 1876 at the age of two years. Her only son, Senator Q.H. Burnett, has been dead for 16 years. The surviving ones are Mrs. Cordelia Capron, Mrs. Eliza Spiller and Mrs. Bertha Cline living at home, Mrs. Lillian Lackey of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Harry R. (Amy) McIntosh of St. Louis and Mrs. Paul R. (Estella) Colp of Marion. All were here at the time of the mother’s death except Mrs. Lackey who is expected to arrive on Friday. Seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and one brother, George Davis of Hudgens and two sisters, Mrs. George Hudgens of Hudgens and Mrs. George (Nancy) Cross of California, also survive her. Mrs. Hudgens was a lifelong and faithful member of the Baptist Church. Jan 11, 1923
Mrs. C. W. Schwerdt left Wednesday for St. Petersburg, Florida in response to a message telling of the illness of her mother, Mrs. M. Cantor. Mrs. Cantor has not been well for some time and went south on account of asthma. Jan 11, 1923
Zion Dr. Lewis of near Carbondale was called here Sunday to see Mrs. Mary Lewis. Jan 11, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Linsy Reid of Topeka, Kansas, were called here last week on account of the death of Mr. Reid’s father. Jan 11, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Elvas Hankla visited Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hankla of Water Valley over the weekend. Jan 11, 1923
Gabrielville Little Hubert Corder has been sick but is now better. Jan 11, 1923
Mrs. Laura Motsinger spent Sunday evening with her brothers, Charley and Buck Clines. Jan 11, 1923
Those who spent Sunday as guests of Kate and Edith Springhart were, Dimple Wells; Vaultie Wells, Hazel Wells and Anna Montsinger. Jan 11, 1923
Gale Bailey, who is staying at Carrier Mills, spent the weekend with home folks. Jan 11, 1923
Mrs. Ruth Clines and daughter of Pittsburg are spending the week with Mrs. Ruth Corder. Jan 11, 1923
John Brush, Arnold Brush and Virgil Bailey visited with Buck Clines Sunday night. Jan 11, 1923
James Moore Taylor, 24, died suddenly this morning at his home in Spillertown, before medical aid could be summoned. Taylor was in apparent good health and retired early. He awoke during the night and succeeded in summoning his wife, but died before she could get help in the house. Mr. Taylor was the son of John 0. and Mary Taylor and was born in Johnston County, Illinois August 28, 1898. He was married and is survived by his mother, his wife and one child. During his entire life he has lived in Southern Illinois and has been engaged in mining. He was a member of the U.M.W.A. In addition to his mother, wife and child, he is survived by three brothers, Thomas Taylor of Marion; Sam Taylor and George Taylor both of White Ash, five sisters, Mrs. William Chesner, Mrs. Otis Curley, Mrs. Walter Elders all of White Ash and Misses Josie and Freda Taylor of Spillertown; two half-brothers, Ed Taylor residing in Missouri and Giles Taylor of Herrin. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at two o’clock from the Third Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Jan 11, 1923
Mrs. Jelissa Johnson of White Row, near Herrin, was born in Tennessee on March 16, 1846, and died at her home near Herrin on Tuesday, January 9, 1923, at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 7 days. Death was due to pneumonia. She leaves one brother, George Hutson, also of Herrin. The body was taken to Goreville Wednesday and interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery. Jan 11, 1923
Elijah, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Grant, residing on the Herrin-Johnston City road, died late Thursday evening after a short life. Short services were held at the home this morning, burial at Maplewood following. Jan 12, 1923
The regular monthly meeting of the Volunteer Class of the First Methodist Sunday school was held Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McArthy on East Boulevard with about twenty members present. A shower was given at this time for Mrs. T. G. Larsen and Mrs. Floyd Bracy, brides of about two weeks. Jan 12, 1923
Southern Mrs. Laura Cox of Neilson spent last Wednesday with her sister, Mrs. Mary Canada, who is very sick. Jan 12, 1923
Mrs. W. J. James was called Monday to the bedside of her niece, Mrs. Herman Gray of Goreville, who is in very serious condition, but is reported some better. Jan 12, 1923
Dr. H. A. Felts of Marion was called by Dr. A. D. Thornton of Goreville to assist him in a very serious case at the home of C. P. Lannom Monday. Jan 12, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Estill Hardcastle, Marion 21
Ruth Kelley, Marion 18 Jan 12, 1923
Dulan Denis, 15, a young girl of Herrin is held in the county jail as a delinquent. The girl will be given a hearing and perhaps may be sent to the state school at Geneva. Jan 12, 1923
Ned Carneghi, father of Lester Mine riot defendant, Joe Carneghi, has been taken to the St. Johns Hospital in St. Louis where it is expected that his arm will have to be amputated because of blood poisoning. Jan 13, 1923
Stanley “Buster” Lajesse two and a half year old son of Mrs. Ruby Lajesse, of Kankakee, Illinois was burned to death at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Stanley at Dogwalk, early Saturday morning when the fire destroyed the home. A 13-year-old girl, aunt of the little victim, made a heroic effort to rescue the boy, but the flames drove the girl back. The house caught from a defective flue and the whole inside of the dwelling, with the exception of the kitchen where Mr. and Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Lajesse were eating breakfast, was in flames before it was discovered. Other members of the family were still in bed, Lena Stanley, aged 12 and her brother, Paul, aged 21, daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stanley, were also severely burned, but will recover. Mr. Stanley’s hand was badly cut with glass, but the remainder of the family escaped injury. The child whose life was lost in the fire is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lajesse of Kankakee and with his mother and sister was visiting his grandparents. Besides his parents he leaves one sister, Ailene, about one year old. The family is now at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stanley on North State Street. Mr. Stanley is a brother of the heart broken mother. The thirteen-year-old aunt saved the life of the smallest child and made a heroic attempt to get the oldest child but was unable to do so. Jan 13, 1923
Beulah Powell, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Powell, died on January 10th. Interment was in Blairsville Cemetery. Jan 13, 1923
Herrin Births Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Davis of 1006 South 11th Street are the proud parents of an 11-pound boy, who arrived at their home on Wednesday afternoon. The secretary-treasurer of the sub district of U.M.W.A. is very proud of the new addition to the Davis family. Jan 13, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Coilett Sisk of 905 North 12th Street have a fine new baby girl at their home, which arrived on Wednesday evening. The young daughter was named Addie May. Jan 13, 1923
A new baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Remes of North Herrin on Thursday morning. The young daughter weighed eight pounds. Jan 13, 1923
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Walter York of Bush, which was born on January 9th, died at their home on January 10th. Interment was made at Cundiff, Illinois. Jan 13, 1923
Bert Grace Spent Morning of Riot upon Public Square at Marion Say Witnesses
Seven witnesses on the stand Thursday afternoon told of seeing defendant Bert Grace on the public square in Marion practically the entire morning of June 22nd. One witness, Constable Lack Bradley, said he walked up to the square with the defendant.
Richard Todd of Hen–in, a barber, said his shop was in the City National Bank Building and that he saw Hiller get off of a car in front of Zwick’s Store between 8:30 and 8:45 on the morning of June 23 and that he spoke to him. He said he had known Otis Clark since 1910 and that he never wore a moustache that he ever saw. On cross-examination he said he saw Clark with a stubby moustache in jail.
A. Lack Bradley of Marion, 716 North Harper Street, former miner and farmer and now a constable. He said on the morning of June 23 he was in Marion and saw Bert Grace on North Market Street. Grace lived in the Burnett flats (the old opera house) and the witness saw Grace there.
Fred Bradley of Marion, son of Lack Bradley, said he had known Bert Grace for 15 years and on the morning of June 22 he saw him leave his home in the Burnett flats and walked up to the public square ahead of him. He saw Grace at the bank corner talking with his father, soon after reaching the square. He said the square was crowded that morning. About 9:45 he left the square with Chief Vinson, Ed Gulley and Dr. Harris to go to a house where a woman had jumped into a well. He talked with Grace several times on the square that morning he said. Jan 13, 1923
Lloyd Harris of 800 South 16t Street Herrin died Thursday at St. Vincent’s Hospital at Belleville. The body was shipped to Herrin, where it lay in state at the home of Mrs. Ross Blue until the funeral Saturday afternoon. Burial was made in the Carterville Cemetery. The deceased was 32 years, 11 months and 23 days of age. Death was due to pneumonia. Jan 13, 1923
Fred Keller of Cambria died Friday from injuries received in a mine accident. Keller was a married man and is survived by a widow and one daughter. Jan 13, 1923
Arley Lewis, 30, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bradley of Marion, died Thursday night at Peoria from pneumonia. Mr. Lewis formerly resided in this city. The remains will be brought to Marion Saturday on the Illinois Central train and will be taken to Mr. Bradley’s residence, 716 North Harper Street, where they will remain until Sunday when they will be taken to Mt. Pleasant for the funeral. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Jan 13, 1923
Miss Inez Davis of Chicago, formerly of Marion, will be married Sunday at the North Shore Christian Church to L. L. Robertson also of Chicago. Miss Davis is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Davis and made her home in Marion until about five years ago when she located in Chicago. She is a fine musician. Her mother has been living in Chicago for the past two years. Jan 13, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Chas G Finney, Herrin 18
Edna Lee Davis, Herrin 18
B. H. Davis, Creal Springs 30
Elsie Barwick, Stonefort 16
William Armstrog, Johnston City 22
Lorene Griffity, Johnston City 16 Jan 13, 1923
Chicago Man Died Sidney Morrison died in the Hahneman Hospital on Sunday and makes the 22nd victim of the Lester Mine riot and establishes the fact that the first death from wounds received in the riot was a non-union man. Morrison was en route to the mine in an automobile from Carbondale taking a new group of mine workers and guards when the truck he was driving was fired upon from ambush. Jan 15, 1923
Cullen Jeter of 706 North Bentley Street was injured Saturday while working in the Peabody No. 3 mine. He was caught between his machine and a rib of coal breaking his right forearm and crushing his leg. He was taken to Benton to the hospital where an operation was performed removing a portion of the bone above his knee. Mrs. Jeter, sons Leon and Cletis, brothers Leonard and Fred and nephew Herman accompanied him. Jan 15, 1923
Witnesses Impeach Doctor’s Testimony
The entire Monday morning session of court was devoted to the impeachment of testimony given by state witnesses, especially that given by Dr. J. W. Balance and Dr. 0. F. Shipman.
Fred Cooper of Johnston City, an investigator for the Mine Workers and clerks of the court at Johnston City, told of being with Attorney George Stone when they interviewed Dr. J. W. Balance in regard to what he heard Bert Grace say. “Did he or did he not say, after quoting what Mr. Grace said, say to us, ‘I think that is what he said, I don’t think I was drunk,” asked Attorney George B. Stone. “He said that,” replied the witness. “Did he not also say that if Ragsdale, meaning Radford and Fred Newton, said Grace did not say it, the witness was mistaken. “He said that.” On cross-examination the witness told of his work as a mine investigator and his interest in this trial. Fred Newton, a miner, said that he did not hear Bert Grace say that he stood over a man with a gun and prevented anyone from giving him a drink, at Oscar Ward’s place as was testified by Dr. J W. Balance. On cross examination he said he didn’t hear anything said in the room that time and was not sure whether Dr. J. W. Balance or Bert Grace was there when he went in. Ernest Radford, miner, told of being in Oscar Ward’s place at the same time Dr. Balance was there and said that Bert Grace did not make the statement attributed to him. On cross-examination he said he did not think Grace was there when he got there. He said he stayed thirty minutes and left with Grace and that if Grace made the statement he didn’t hear it.
C. E. Shaftstall, Marion Electric Laundry, said that he was at the Oscar Ward place but did not hear Grace make the purported statement. On cross-examination he said he had business with the proprietor and was in the place twenty minutes. Mrs. F G. Davis, of Marion, said that Dr. Balance’s general reputation for truthfulness was bad. On cross-examination she said she had been a witness many times but not against Dr. Balance in the last twelve months. Mrs. D. D. Hartwell, of Marion, said she had known Dr. Balance for 5 years, and his general reputation for truthfulness was bad. On cross-examination she said she had no special ill feelings against Dr. Balance. Frank Presson, mine shot firer, said that Dr. Balance’s general reputation for truthfulness was bad. On cross-examination he said he had been a shot firer for several years. Rev. R. E. Copher, of Marion a miner, farmer and preacher, said that Dr. Balance’s general reputation for truthfulness was bad. He was asked his occupation on cross examination and said that he had no pulpit, but belonged to the Free Will Baptist Church, which is the same church that Rev. W. E. Pike belongs to. As the state did not dispute the Balance testimony, Judge Hartwell limited the defense to five witnesses. Jan 15, 1923
Divorces Granted Judge R. R. Fowler granted a divorce to Mrs. Jenny Cagle Hendrickson from Henry Hendrickson on Saturday. This is the second time this couple has been divorced, they having remarried after a previous decree.
Judge Hartwell granted a divorce to Minni Shulcraft from Elder Shulcraft on Saturday. Jan 15, 1923
Leroy Howell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W H. Howell, 909 West Main Street, died Monday morning after but few weeks of life. The remains of the little one will be taken to McKinney Chapel; about ten miles north of Marion, Tuesday for short services and interment will follow at the chapel cemetery. Jan 15, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Harvey Helms, Herrin 21
Lofena Blythe, Herrin 19
Charles Shearer, Marion 22
Ruby Kimmel, Creal Springs 18 Jan 15, 1923
A young man known to the authorities as “Tighteye” Denning, was arrested Sunday by Sheriff George Galligan after he had driven his car into a buggy driven by Mrs. Etta Miller of Scottsboro, who was first believed to have been seriously injured her. Denning was driving at a high rate of speed and in attempting to pass the buggy driven by Mrs. Miller, he drove his car directly into the rear of the vehicle. The woman was thrown from the buggy to the road. Mrs. Miller, wife of William Miller of Scottsboro, was able to be up Monday and is not believed seriously injured. Denning was released. Jan 15, 1923
The Boncilla Beauty Shop will open Wednesday in the new Perry building on West Main Street, opposite the C. & E. I. station. Mrs. Hazel Taylor is the proprietor of this new enterprise. Jan 15, 1923
The condition of Mrs. Etta Miller, who was thrown to the road when the buggy in which she was a passenger was struck by a car driven by Clay Dennig Sunday night, is said to be serious. According to witnesses Jon Dofour (DuFour?) was driving the buggy in which Mrs. Miller with her husband was a passenger. The woman had scarcely been seated when the car collided with the buggy, which was standing well to one side of the road. Mrs. Miller’s condition today is said not to be as hopeful as it seemed yesterday. Jan 16, 1923
Funeral services were held in Cambria Sunday for Melvin Keller of Cambria who died on Friday at his home in that city. His wife, Mrs. Lizzie Keller, survives him. He was the son of Robert Keller. Mr. Keller was born in Kentucky on November 7, 1887 and was 35 years, 2 months and 5 days old at the time of his death. Interment was mad at Hinchcliff Cemetery. Jan 15, 1923
The infant, week old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Green, 1000 West Madison Street, was buried at the Herrin City Cemetery on Saturday following brief services held at the home. Forest Monro (Monroe?) of Pinckneyville, who was called here on account of the death of the little boy, his cousin, has returned home. Jan 15, 1923
Card Of Thanks I wish to thank our many friends that showed their sympathy and a helping hand through my awful shock of trouble, the death of my loving husband, Mr. James Taylor. Mrs. James Taylor and little son, Kenneth. Jan 15, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Roy Perdue, Colp 21
Gertrude Cafirie, Marion 27 Jan 15, 1923
Miss Lucille Glascock and Walter Mclean left Marion at 8 o’clock Tuesday morning for Paducah, Ky. to be married and where they expect to go on to Ozone, Tennessee where they will visit some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mclean. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Raymond McGill of 303 North Bentley Street and is a freshman in high school. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mclean of Ozone, Tennessee and for about four months has been employed at Peabody No. 3. They will probably make their home in Marion. Jan 17, 1923
Palzo Harley Gilley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Gilley was born November 6, 1906, and died January 11, 1923 at the age of 16 years, 2 months and 5 days. Death was due to pneumonia. He professed faith in Christ about a year ago at the Spring Hill Church. He was a student in the Hanshow School. Besides his parents he leaves to mourn one brother, Alfred, and three sisters, Rhoda, Maunie and Geneva. Rev. Lloyd Fry of Pittsburg conducted funeral services. His little sister Maunie is now ill with pneumonia. Jan 17, 1923
Herrin Personals Mrs. Guy Loveall of Desoto returned home Monday after a short visit with her mother Mrs. G M. Belcher of Herrin. Jan 17, 1923
Mrs. Kate Bradshaw is confined to her home with a slight attack of nervousness. Jan 17, 1923
Miss Mabel McCain of Anna left on the evening train after spending the week with her father, Charlie McCain of Herrin. Jan 17, 1923
Mrs. Robert Crews, of Bush, and Mrs. Ella Sizemore returned home Monday evening after spending the day at the Hen–in Hospital with Mrs. Lola Miles of Cambria. Mrs. Miles was operated on at the hospital Monday morning. Jan 17, 1923
A little daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seymour of South Court Street Sunday. The little one is the first child of the family. The proud daddy is still smiling and thinks his new daughter is the finest ever. Jan 17 1923
Dessey Odell, four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dunaway, died early Wednesday morning after a short illness caused by an attack of brain fever. The child died at the home of the parents about 12 miles northeast of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at Ferrell Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Jan 17, 1923
Death on Monday claimed James David Letterfield at his home in Blairsville. Mr. Letterfield was born on January 10, 1850 and had just celebrated his seventy-third birthday. He was a retired farmer and a widower. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Carterville and interment was in the cemetery in that city. Jan 17, 1923
Creal Springs The sanitarium officials met on Tuesday evening and employed Miss Emma Fox of Brownfield, a trained nurse of much experience. Jan 17, 1923
Mrs. S. F. Barnwell returned last week from an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. 0. E. Stout and family in Ozark. Jan 17, 1923
Pulley’s Mill Miss Pauline Johnson, a student in St. Louis high school, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and was not able to return to school on account of a nervous breakdown. Jan 17, 1923
Robert Rose is running the blacksmith shop at McCormick this winter. Jan 17, 1923
George Calhoun, who is principal of a school near Johnston City, and Misses Ella Shally and Anna McCutcheon of Marion visited with his father and mother a short time Saturday. Jan 17, 1923
The parents and guardians of four popular Herrin couples were surprised on Tuesday evening to learn of the elopement that day of Misses Christine Howell and Estel Chamless and Messrs. Dee Copher and Goodin Davis. The young couples left on the noon train for Springfield, Tennessee where they expect to be married in a double ceremony. Miss Howell was employed in one of the Herrin stores and Miss Chamless is a pupil at the Carterville High School. Both the newlyweds expect to make their homes in Herrin when they return for the parental blessing. Jan 17, 1923
Lena Stanley, 13 year old girl who succeeded in rescuing her little niece from the Stanley home north of Marion last week when it burned, but was so seriously burned herself that she could not get her nephew out of the flames, may die. The little girl is in serious condition; fever running high and physicians said this morning that her condition was dangerous. Upon arriving in Marion after the fire it was some time before a physician could be procured to treat the burns that the little girl received. She was the first into the burning room of the home where the two children were sleeping. She dragged both to a north window and succeeded in passing the younger child from the window, only to lose hold of the boy, whose charred remains were later found in the ruins of the home. Jan 18, 1923
Arleigh Lewis was born October 7, 1887 near New Denison, Illinois and died January 12, 1923 at 1:01 a.m. at Peoria, Illinois, being 35 years, 3 months and 5 days old at the time of his death. He was the son of Washington L. Lewis of Spokane, Washington and Janie Jackson Venus of Williamson County, Illinois. Arleigh was born and reared on the farm in Williamson County, Illinois and was educated in the common schools and later finished his schooling in the Crab Orchard Academy and then taught school in the rural districts of this county for ten years. He has during the past eight years been engaged in clerical work for some responsible manufacturing concerns of which time he worked two years at Lansing, Michigan, two years at Indianapolis, Indiana, at which place he professed religion. In the last four years he has lived and worked at Peoria, Illinois. He leaves to mourn his half-brother, Vernie Venus, two half-sisters, Lillie Venus Presley and Ava Venus of this county and his father of Spokane, Washington. His mother, Janie Jackson Venus preceded him in death November 25, 1918 and his stepfather Newt Venus also preceded him in death about one year ago. Jan 18, 1923
John Sebiniski, 40, Polish, the father of six children, was instantly killed Thursday morning in a rock fall at Franco Mine No 1, also known as the Stiritz Mine. Sebinski was at work when the accident occurred at 9:00 and fellow workmen said that the man was dead when they reached him. Sebiniski was married and resided with his family of six at Johnston City. Jan 18, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Charles Upshaw, Carterville 22
Ruth Costello, Carterville 19
J.M. McFarland, Carterville 32
Inez Wood, Carbondale 26 Jan 18, 1923
Carl Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sanders, is seriously ill and his condition is reported as being critical. Jan 19, 1923
Clara Dearborn, nine year old daughter of John and Cordia Ford Dearborn, of Bush, died at the family home at Bush at 8 p.m. January 16th from acute indigestion. Clara was born at Johnston City on September 29, 1915. The funeral was held at Johnston City at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 18th with interment in the Johnston City Cemetery. Jan 19, 1923
Cullen Jeter who was hurt at No. 3 mines last Saturday is getting along much better than had been expected. His leg and arm have been set, and it is expected that he will be removed to his home within a few days. Mrs. Cullen Jeter and niece, Miss Geneva Smothers and Herman Jeter motored to Benton Thursday to visit him at the hospital. Jan 19, 1923
Jury Returns Acquittal Verdict
The jury in the trial of the five men on trial for the killing of Howard Hoffman in the Lester Mine riots on June 22, returned a verdict of “Not Guilty” as to each pf the defendants at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 19. The case reached the jury at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday and after deliberating for 26 hours they sent for Judge Hartwell at 1:30 Friday afternoon to announce their verdict. The verdict read at 1:50 p.m. as follows:
Otis Clark – not guilty
Leva Mann—not guilty
Peter Hiller—not guilty
Joe Carnaghi—not guilty
Bert Grace—not guilty
Marriage Licenses
Gaston Garre, Johnston City 38
Gabrielle Jacquot, Johnston City 30
J. B. Martin, West Frankfort 26
Jazel Johnson, Herrin 19 Jan 19, 1923
Oak Grove Harley Gilley, son of Charles Gilley, near Palzo died of double pneumonia fever Thursday afternoon at six o’clock and was laid to rest at Spring Hill Cemetery Saturday at eleven o’clock. Jan 19, 1923
Miss Edith Loless, who attended high school at Stonefort, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Loless. Jan 19, 1923
Mrs. W. F. Deaton of Carrier Mills died of pneumonia fever Thursday and was buried at Providence Cemetery Saturday. Jan 19, 1923
Donnie and Johnnie Simmons, little sons of Blanche Simmons of New Burnside, visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Walls of this vicinity. Jan 19, 1923
Crab Orchard Quite a few from this place attended the burial of Arley Lewis of Peoria, held at Mt. Pleasant Sunday. Jan 19, 1923
Mrs. Cleo Burnett and son, Tom, of this place were called to Marion on account of the illness and death of Mrs. John Burnett. Jan 19, 1923
Surveyors of the new railroad were again in this vicinity Saturday. It is thought, probably, it will pass through our city. Jan 19, 1923
Mrs. Summers of Norris City moved to our community Saturday. Jan 19, 1923
Southern Mr. and Mrs. Willie Howell’s infant died on Sunday and was buried at McKinney’s Chapel Cemetery Tuesday morning. Jan 19, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse James of Marion spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. James of Neilson. Jan 19, 1923
Mrs. J. C. Cox and daughter, Mary and Richard Yandall, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman McNeely Sunday. Jan 19, 1923
Spillertown Death entered our midst last Thursday morning about 12:10 a.m. and called away James Moore Taylor. Mr, Taylor had been in good health and worked the day before, but heart trouble took him away. He was born August 28, 1898 and was 24 years, 4 months and 14 days of age. HE leaves to mourn his death a widow; one son, Kenneth, aged 4; a mother and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the Third Baptist Church at Marion. The pallbearers were friends of the family. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery. Jan 19, 1923
Zion Hill Miss Lula Carter spent Sunday with Miss Julia Baker of McCormick. Jan 19, 1923
The funeral of Aunt Sarah Cox, who died Thursday after a lingering illness, was held Friday at “Little Flock” Church. Among those attending the funeral from Marion were Mrs. Charlie Henderson, Mrs. Rebecca Cox, Mrs. Estus Norman and Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Robinson and children. Jan 19, 1923
The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Bryant was held at Zion Saturday. Jan 19, 1923
Miss Opha Groves returned Saturday from Marion where she had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Opal Graves. Jan 19, 1923
Funeral services were held on Friday at Cambria for Frank Bush of that city, a coal miner, well known throughout the county. Interment was made at Carterville. Bush was born in Williamson County on September 16, 1883. He was a widower and is survived by Eva Bush, thirteen year old daughter and the following brothers and sisters, Rolla Bush of Cambria; Mrs. Oma McCormick, Reeds, Ill.; Mrs. J. B. Phillips of Bridgeville, Del.; Mrs. Ransley Lee of Portland, Ore. And Mon Bush of Logan, Ill. The deceased was a member of the Christian Church. He was a lifetime miner. Seven years ago his back was broken in Madison Number Nine Mine and that is believed to have been responsible for his death. Jan 19, 1923
“Drip, drip, drip,” a little still worked merrily away in the home of Charles Zelinski of Johnston City on Friday night. Each moment meant more “moon” for the owner, Charles Zelinski, until deputies knocked on his door. Zelinski came to Marion Saturday morning and appeared before County Judge A. D. Morgan to answer the liquor charge. He was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail and fined $500 and costs to remain in jail until fine and costs were paid. The song of the still is hushed and still. Jan 20, 1923
Miss Sue Dibble, for the past ten year’s teacher of Latin in the Marion High School, was notified by telegram Friday of the death of her mother, Mrs. Keziah Dibble, at her home in Madison, Wisconsin. Miss Dibble left Friday noon to attend the funeral. Jan 20, 1923
William Green Jeffries, 32, Civil War veteran, died early Saturday morning following an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Jeffries died at the family home in White Ash. He was born in Kentucky and later moved to Missouri where he enlisted in the Union Army and served the full five years of the war. He is survived by one brother and six children, Mrs. Amy Hamlett, White Ash; Mrs. Eula Stevens of Carlisle, Ky.; Mrs. Mary Bruce, California; Rosen Jeffries, residing in the state of Washington; Mrs. Viala Murphy of this city and Fidley Jeffries also of Marion. He came to this county in 1900 and has since resided here. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral services will be at the Goddard Chapel at Rose Hill Cemetery Sunday afternoon and interment will follow there. Jan 20, 1923
Ross Thompson, 36, was injured and a woman companion badly shaken up when an automobile in which they were riding was struck by the 11:42 Illinois Central train Saturday at the East Main intersection. Thompson has just recovered from the effects of a mine accident. Jan 20, 1923
County Judge A. D Morgan conducted a sanity hearing at the county court house Saturday when Ambros Bonini was brought before him. Bonini is alleged to have recently been shot by a relative in an altercation and was injured in the head. It is alleged that the effects of this wound have driven the man insane. Jan 20, 1923
Jennie Burke, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burriano, died late Friday afternoon, aged eight months. The little one has been ill for some time. Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 11:30 Saturday with interment to follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Jan 20, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Will F. Deaton, Marion 29
Pearl Rodgers, Marion 26
Gordon Lyell West Frankfort 27
Aleen Poole, West Frankfort 19 Jan 20, 1923
Jean Burkhart, Marion shoe merchant, is expanding his business and expects this week to be able to open his second shoe store in this city. The new store will be directly in the rear of his present store but not connected therewith. Jan 22, 1923
Death at 11:30 Sunday night claimed Hugh Travelstead at the home of his son, C.L. Travelstead, 700 East Reeves Street. About two weeks ago Mr. Travelstead was caught between the motor and the rib in Slogo Mine and was rolled for some distance. The deceased was born in Williamson County near Crab Orchard, on June 26, 1851, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Travelstead, and at the time of his death was 70 years, 5 months and 26 days of age. In 1869 he was united in marriage with Mrs. John Mosley and to that union two children, Feek and Wesley, were born who with the mother have been called to death. In 1880 he was united in marriage with Miss Tennessee Cawthon and she with one son, Leo has answered death’s call. The other children by that union are C. L. and W. M. Travelstead of Marion and L. A. Travelstead of Morning Sun, Iowa. Later Mr. Travelstead was united in marriage to Mrs. Nora Turner, who with two children, Clyde and Lula, born to that union has been called beyond. The brothers and sisters who survive are W. L. Travelstead of Crab Orchard, Lon Travelstead, Mrs. M. J. Turner and Mrs. H.L. Turner of Marion. The deceased had been a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church. He formerly was a fanner and stock buyer and was one of the active members of the old farmers Mutual Benefit Association. Funeral services on Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at Coal Bank Church with interment in Coal Bank Cemetery. Jan 22, 1923
Herrin Personals Mrs. E. A. McIntosh of Zeigler left Friday on the evening train to visit her sister, Mrs. Alice Kennedy of Cambria. Jan 22, 1923
Mrs. F. A. Franklin of Carterville left Friday on the evening train to Christopher to visit her brother, Edgar Brock. Jan 22, 1923
Mrs. Luch Wagoner and children of Carterville passed through Herrin Friday going to Cambria to visit sister, Mrs. Lula McLain. Jan 22, 1923
Mrs. Myra A. Margraves, probation officer of county court was a business visitor in Herrin Thursday. Jan 22, 1923
Carl William Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sanders, died Friday night at the home of his parents on South Mechanic Street at the age of nineteen years six months and six days. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist Church. Jan 22, 1923
Herman Alsup of Cambria was taken to the Herrin Hospital Friday for treatment. He is seriously will with pneumonia. Jan 22, 1923
Sheriff Galligan arrested Louis Grizzanti at Johnston City upon a charge of selling liquor. They found and confiscated a quart of “white mule” which is being held as evidence. Grizzanti filed bond for $500 to await the action of the county court in March. Jan 23, 1923
The infant born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ingram, 1109 North Park Street, died Sunday and funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon with interment at the city cemetery. The mother was formerly Miss Velma Geer. Jan 23, 1923
Carterville, Jan 22—Death following the birth of a son, claimed Mrs. Vera Bennett Croach, wife of Charles Croach, in the St. Mary’s Hospital at Cairo on Thursday and interment was held following the funeral services on Saturday. Mrs. Croach was born on September 11, 1908 in this city and at the time of death was 24 years, 4 months and 7 days of age. Death was due to chronic Brights disease. The baby son, born to Mr. and Mrs. Croach is expected to live. Besides the husband and son one brother and one sister survive her. The sister is Mrs. Mae Freezor of Carterville. Mrs. Croach was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bennett. Jan 23, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Melvin Fuller, Herrin 40
Margaret Edwards, Herrin 22
Attoni Michneionez 55
Stefania Kunyog, Clifford 38
James Howerton, Crainville 20
Verda Alexander, Crainville 16 Jan 23, 1923
Johnston City’s New Hospital Opened Sunday
What has long been a dream to the people of Johnston City and vicinity became a reality Sunday when the American Hospital, 211 West Broadway, held its formal opening. For several years Johnston City has needed and wanted a hospital but it was not until last fall that this need was given serious attention. Drs. Fred and George Greenbaum of West Frankfort purchased the large residence of I. Friedman and began remodeling it for Johnston City’s first hospital. The patients in the hospital now are Miss Mary Tortice of this city and Miss Amelia Corinino of Orient. Mrs. I. J. Potts, formerly of West Frankfort is the matron of the hospital. Miss Helen Anderson is the surgical nurse. Other nurses at the hospital are, Miss May Moore, Misses Jennie and Iva McClintock. The lower floor of the hospital contains the office, men and women’s wards, kitchen and nurses’ quarters. Upstairs are the private rooms, supply room and operating room. At present there are twenty-five beds but in case of necessity this number can be increased almost double. It is planned to enclose part of the large porch surrounding the building on the second floor. In the spring, making a sun parlor, sleeping quarters and a place for pneumonia patients on the east side. Jan 23, 1923
An eight and one half pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Neely on Monday. This is the first child in the family and has been named Bobby Joe. The mother was formerly Miss Atlanta Brush. This is the second grand child, but the first grandson of Judge and Mrs. Rufus Neely. Jan 23, 1923
Mrs. Mary Forbes, wife of Rev. W. M. Forbes died on Saturday from tuberculosis at her home, 1320 West Harrison Street, Herrin. Mrs. Forbes was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Woods and was born in Illinois on June 15, 1878, being 44 years, 7 months and 5 days of age at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon and interment was made in the Herrin Cemetery. Jan 23, 1923
Following funeral services Monday at 705 North 17th Street, Herrin, for Samuel Brooks, the body was taken to Mulkeytown for interment. Mr. Brooks was born in Ohio on December 4, 1837 and at the time of his death was 85 years, 1 month and 17 days of age. His wife, Mrs. Grace Brooks, survives him. Jan 23, 1923
Joe Skizinski, age 52, died at his home at Clifford Saturday of tuberculosis. The funeral was conducted at the Catholic Church at Herrin Monday morning. Burial was made in the St. Carlo Cemetery. Jan 23, 1923
A six-pound daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Herman of Belleville on January 20th. Mrs. Herman was formerly Miss Mabel Lee of Crab Orchard and attended school in Marion. The little one has been named Marjory Lee. Jan 24, 1923
Tick Ridge Howell Hawkins, formerly of this place, but who has been in Oklahoma for the last three years, returned home last week to spend several days visiting relatives. Jan 24, 1923
Fred Ewing is sinking a coal shaft on his farm two miles south of Crab Orchard. Jan 24, 1923
Mrs. Avis Jones and children of Pittsburg spent the weekend visiting with her mother, Mrs. Cale Motsinger. Jan 24, 1923
Deputy Sheriff Elmer Sadler brought Tom Gleason of Bush to Marion Wednesday night. He is now in the county jail and charged with rape. Jan 24, 1923
Zion Hill Mrs. Clara Rose was called to Creal Springs last week on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Will McNew. Jan 24, 1923
Mr. Reuben Chrisman of Creal Springs spent the past week with his daughter, Mrs. Minnie Stone. Jan 24, 1923
Arthur Meyers, the little seven years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Meyers, was seriously burned Friday morning. He had taken the shot out of a shotgun shell and struck a match to the powder, which exploded burning him badly about the face. He is getting along as well as can be expected. Jan 24, 1923
Energy A stillborn baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kirkland last week Jan 24, 1923
Little Miss Violet Mae Cash, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cash, is very ill suffering from typhoid fever. Jan 24, 1923
Miss Helen and Robert Purdy who have been employed in St. Louis have returned to their home. Jan 24, 1923
Paul Gibbs, 11, was ordered sent to the St. Charles School of Corrections for Boys, following his confession of guilt to the theft of wearing apparel from the Christian Church Sunday. Jan 25, 1923
Miss Fay Luther was absent from her work in Judge A. D Morgan’s office Wednesday because of the serious illness of her father who has been ill with pneumonia at his home on West Monroe Street. Jan 25, 1923
Harmon Phillips has resumed his work in the city clerk’s office. He had been off work for two days with the flu. Jan 25, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eveland of West Main Street are the proud parents of a baby girl who arrived at their home early Thursday morning. This is the sixth child of the family. Jan 25, 1923
Herrin Personals Miss Nadine Chu who has been employed in Dr. McCullough’s office has accepted a position at the post office. Jan 26, 1923
Mrs. Beulah Fletcher of Herrin has accepted a position as nurse for Dr. Carl Baker. Jan 26, 1923
Postmaster W. T. Harris received a letter from Sam Taylor of Manila, Arkansas, seeking information regarding his brother, J. Taylor, who is believed by relatives to have died in Marion during the past few months. The brother who wrote the letter is Sam Taylor and he would like to know any news about his brother. Jan 27, 1923
Myrtle Wells died early Saturday morning. Miss Wells was born in Pope County near Oak post office April 29, 1889, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wells. Her mother, three brothers and two sisters have preceded her in death, the mother dying just a few months ago. Her father and sister, Mrs. John Spierling, 1400 West Main Street, survive. Until a few weeks ago the young woman made her home with her father, but her condition grew so serious that she was removed to the home of her sister, where she died. Miss Wells was a member of the First Baptist Church of this city. Funeral services from the Spierling home on West Main Street Sunday afternoon. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery. Jan 27, 1923
Thomas Wilson Harland, well known Herrin miner, died at Herrin at 6:40 p.m. Thursday of pneumonia. Mr. Harland was born at Hawesville, Ky. April 29, 1860 and was 62 years, 8 months and 26 days of age at the time of his death. He was the son of John and Ellen Wilson Harland. He had been a resident of Williamson County for the past 23 years. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Funeral services conducted Sunday at the home. Burial in the Herrin Cemetery. Jan 27, 1923
Cambria On December 18th Herman Allsup was badly injured in an auto accident. His jawbone was broken in two places his arm and thighbone was also broken. He was taken to the Herrin Hospital for treatment and after a week or so was brought home here. Now he is back in the hospital to remove a growth from his lung. His wife is sick at present with pneumonia. Jan 27, 1923
The funeral of Maggie Henderson, wife of Raymond Henderson, formerly of this place but now of Mulkeytown, was held at the Christian Church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Henderson died in the Herrin Hospital on Sunday, aged 20 years and six months. She leaves a husband and 15 months old daughter, Virginia Lee, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Young, two sisters, Maude and Irene and one brother, Raymond. Her twin sister, Aggie, died when a little child as she was playing with matches and set her clothing on fire and was so severely burned that she died from the effects. Burial at Hinchcliff Cemetery. Jan 27, 1923
Mrs. Rhoda Brown an elderly lady from Kentucky, accidentally stepped off the porch at Mrs. Thomas Fletcher’s on Friday last week and turned her foot and ankle so she cannot walk a step now. Jan 27, 1923
Richie Hayden and Everett Haynes, both residing near Old Ben Mine No. 18, north of Johnston City were arrested Sunday on a charge of attempt to murder. W B. Virge, who lives north of Johnston City, after the two men were alleged to have fired both barrels of a shotgun into his home at a late hour Saturday night, swore out the warrant. Jan 29, 1923
Sarah 0. Owens, residing east of Marion near Pittsburg, died early Monday morning after a short illness. Mrs. Owens resided with a daughter at the time of her death. The deceased was born November 13, 1887 and has resided near this city practically all of her life. She was married to James B. Owens in 1883 but her husband with an infant son preceded her in death. Three children born to this union survive, T. Mat Owens of Marion, W. T. Owens of Pittsburg and Mrs. Orpha May Hendrickson who also resides in East Marion. One half-brother, Arnsford Dudley of Galatia survives her. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Pleasant Grove. The funeral will be held at the Christian Chapel with burial following in the cemetery there. Jan 29, 1923
Mrs. J. R. Phillips of Carterville passed away suddenly Sunday night. She was able to attend church services Sunday and her death comes as a shock. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and three grandchildren, who made their home with them. Jan 29, 1923
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. S. Cash, 911 West Maplewood Street died at noon Monday. Jan 29, 1923
An eleven-pound boy arrived Monday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brandon of East Boulevard. Jan 29, 1923
Marriage Licenses
William Dale Hatfield, Carterville 19
Reba A. Corder, Carterville 17 Jan 29, 1923
An eight-pound boy was born Saturday night about midnight to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rix, living at 607 North Johnston Street. This is the third child and second boy. Granddaddy W H. Rix is consequently stepping lively. Jan 29,1923
Mrs. Julia Phillips, wife of J. R. Phillips, former mayor of Carterville, died suddenly shortly after midnight Sunday. Her husband on discovery of the condition of his wife called for a physician but before aid arrived Mrs. Phillips had succumbed. Mrs. Phillips was 69 years of age and is survived by her husband and one child. Jan 30, 1923
Mrs. Henrieta Oglesby received word Tuesday morning of the death of Mrs. Edward Sutherland in Hot Springs, Arkansas who died Sunday at 12:30 p.m. after an illness of several months. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland lived in Marion on South Vicksburg Street but moved to Hot Springs on account of her ill health. Phillips was 69 years of age and is survived by her husband and one child. Jan 30, 1923
Mrs. Anna Stewart left Tuesday for Piggott, Arkansas to make her home. Jan 30, 1923
William Colp, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Omer Colp died from pneumonia on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The little child was born May 3, 1922. The mother was formerly Miss Oma Copher. Funeral services were held Sunday with interment in the Herrin Cemetery. Jan 30, 1923
Funeral services were held on Sunday for Thomas Wilson Harland at his home in Herrin. Interment was in the Herrin City Cemetery. Jan 30, 1923
George W. Porter and Mrs. Josephine Short, both of Carterville, were united in marriage at eleven o’clock Tuesday morning at the Marion Decorating Company Parlor on East Main Street. Both Mr. and Mrs. Porter are well known in Carterville. Jan 30, 1923
Clatterville Ira Carter has enlisted with the Paulton “Coal Get Out Boys.” Jan 30, 1923
Gib Henson is claimant to the trophy for the biggest fish story—both for size and the novel specie, which he landed last Monday. His catch would net around one hundred and fifty pounds. How it happened, Mr. Henson was butchering some hogs and had them out in a very capacious pen for execution and an inaccurate aim at Mr. Hog so deranged him that he broke away from the corral and gave them an infuriated race for the creek and outdistanced them, plunged in and drowned itself to death. Jan 30, 1923
Walter Miller of Tick Ridge was one of the horse jockeys in this section Tuesday. Jan 30, 1923
Carter & Beasley of Arnold View purchased a number of mules from James Finucane last Tuesday. Jan 30, 1923
At 11:15 Tuesday morning Sam Smith and Mrs. Ruby Payne, both of Colp, were united in marriage at the Marion Decorating Company Parlor on East Main Street. Jan 30, 1923
Mrs. 0. Bateman of Herrin was called to Dixon Springs on Monday by the death of her sister, Mrs. Arthur Bush. Mrs. Bush had been suffering from colds that turned into pneumonia that caused her death. Jan 30, 1923
Mrs. Minnie Soldner, widow of John A. Soldner who died in August 1920, died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Soldner was born in Madison County on January 21, fifty six years ago. She was united in marriage with John Soldner at St. Peter, Illinois and to that union nine children were born, seven of who survive. The children are George Soldner of Marion; Ed Soldner of route 3 Marion; Mrs. George (Amelia) Stalhut of Belleville; Mrs. August (Emma) Dahmer of route 2 Marion and Miss Hilda Soldner at home in Marion. One half-brother, William Hassebrock of St. Louis and the following brothers and sisters, George Hassebrock of St. Peter, Christ and Fred Hassebrock of Centralia and Mrs. William Gluesenkamp of St. Peter, survive Mrs. Soldner. One brother, Harry Hassebrock, who ran a dairy near Marion, died less than two years ago. Ms. Soldner had lived in Williamson County since 1898. She had been in ill health for several years, suffering from cancer and in April 1921 underwent an operation from which she never full recovered. She lived with hr children, having made her home with John Soldner most of the time. She had been at the home of her son, George Soldner, for the past four weeks. Short funeral services will be held at the home on Tuesday after which the body will be taken to the Lutheran Church at New Denison where services will be held at 2 p.m. and interment will be in the church cemetery. Jan 31, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Murray Pinson, Johnston City 21
Viola Harris, Johnston City 21
Sam Smith, Co1p 37
Mrs. Ruby Payne, Co1p 36
George W. Poole, Carterville 51
Josephine Short, Carterville 65 Jan 31, 1923 .
Carterville Mrs. J. Creek left for her home at Herrin Friday. She has been in Carterville for the past two weeks visiting her daughter. Jan 31, 1923
Friday afternoon it started raining and it rained on during the night causing the roads to become very muddy so that some people had to dig small ditches to let the water flow of the road. Jan 31, 1923
Alexander Hutton had his arm, back and ear hurt by falling coal Thursday at number 8 Madison, although no bones are thought to be broken. Jan 31, 1923
Mrs. George Bell left for Golconda Saturday to visit her father Jan 31, 1923
Mrs. Rebecca Jones of Carterville went to Herrin Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. Harlan. Jan 31, 1923
Death on Sunday night at 11p.m. claimed Mrs. Ella Foster at her home at Madison Number Nine Mine. Mrs. Foster was born on January 21, 1871 and at the time of her death had just celebrated her fifty-first birthday the week before. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the home with interment in the Carterville Cemetery. Jan 31, 1923
A baby born to Mr. and Mrs. George C. Curneal of Herrin lived only eight hours. Funeral services were held on Monday at the home with interment at the Herrin City Cemetery. Jan 31, 1923
An eight-and-a-half-pound boy arrived Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Motsinger on North Otis Street. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Grace Barker. Jan 31, 1923
February
Oak Grove Archie Loless of East St. Louis will visit with home folks, for the coming week. Feb 1, 1923
Willie Holmes of Weaver made the purchase of a little rat terrier dog and thinks he’ll now go into the dog business. Feb 1, 1923
Mrs. Cora Sanders of Missouri is visiting relatives at present. Feb 1, 1923
Ruth, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Blades of Pittsburg route one died at eight o’clock Wednesday night after a short life. Interment occurred at Dillingham Shed. Feb 1, 1923
After a brief illness with pneumonia Mrs. Anna Howard, widow of I. J. Howard, died at the home of her daughter at Energy on Tuesday. Mrs. Howard was born at Lick Creek in Union County on March 29, 1855 and at the time of her death was 67 years, 10 months and 1 day of age. She had lived in or near Goreville for over forty years, but about two months ago moved to the home of her daughter where she took sick and died. Six sons and two daughters survive. These are J. A. Howard, Robert Howard and C. H. Howard of Goreville, F. S Howard of Marion, George Howard of New Orleans, La., D. M. Howard of California, Mrs. Daisy Jenkins of Energy and Mrs. Jones Stumpa of Thebes. She also leaves 25 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren besides four brothers and three sisters namely, Mrs. Amanda Roberts of Johnston City, Mrs. Minnie Siter and Mrs. Kimbro of Anna, D. Penninger of near Buncombe, P. Peniger of Ulin, W. Penninger of Texas and W. M. Peninger of Missouri. Interment will be at the family cemetery near Goreville. Feb 1, 1923
A baby girl weighing ten pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Ridenhower on Monday, January 29. This is the first child in the family and has not been named as yet. The mother was formerly Miss Hester Clutts. Feb 1, 1923
Crab Orchard Billie Somerset and Dunk Clarida have returned home from a visit with the former’s brother, Andrew Sommerset of Metropolis. Feb 1, 1923
Mrs. Ida Travelstead is suffering from lagrippe at this writing. Feb 1, 1923
Roy Corder, wife and children spent Sunday with George Miller and family. Feb 1, 1923
A seven-pound baby girl was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Tom McKinzie of Spillertown. This is the third child and second girl of the family. Feb 1, 1923
Married at the residence of the bride on South Court Street on January 31St at 2 p.m. Mr. Milton Hendrickson of Paulton, Ill. and Miss Dora Culbreth of Marion. The groom is a prosperous farmer and the young couple will be at home to their friends on their farm near Paulton. The groom is 43 and the bride is 41 years of age. Their marriage is the culmination of a long courtship. Feb 1, 1923
Personals Miss Nellie Howard who for several days has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Effie Summers of North Market Street, returned to her home in Goreville. She was accompanied by Mrs. Summers and son, Loren Lee, who will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Howard for the remainder of the week. Feb 1, 1923
Mrs. Emily Childers of Goreville returned home Thursday after visiting her daughter, Mrs. Herman Kesler, of North Court Street. Feb 1, 1923
Miss Jewell Cox of Ardway, Colorado has been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. J. F. Cox, 915 East College Street. She left Monday for West Vienna where she will visit her uncle, I. M. Horsley for a few days. Feb 1, 1923
Mrs. Susie Stump and daughters of Thebes who have been visiting at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Anna Howard, went to Goreville Thursday to attend the funeral and will return home from there. Feb 1, 1923
John Malcolm died at Williford Thursday of the flu. He as 75 years old and leaves the following children, George Malcolm, Jon Malcolm, Everett Malcolm all of Marion, Ray of Carrier Mills, Gilbert of Creal Springs, Robert, Bay and Mabel all at home. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Caneyville Church and burial was in the Caneyville Cemetery. Feb 2, 1923
Herrin Personals Edmon Duncan left the Herrin High School Tuesday to go to the high school at Hurst, Mr. Duncan’s folks having moved from Herrin to Zeigler. Feb 2, 1923
M. C. Millilam of Herrin left Wednesday evening for Detroit to work. Feb 2, 1923
A small child born on Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Davis of Herrin lived only a few hours and was buried at the Herrin Cemetery on Tuesday. The mother was formerly Miss Addie Avis. Feb 2, 1923
Miss Lorene Yonts of North 16th Street, Herrin and Herbert Joyner of the same city were Marion visitors on Wednesday and while here were united in marriage. They will make their future home in Herrin. Feb 2, 1923
Rollie Hale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hale of Herrin, and Miss Mildred Whitington (Whittington?), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Whitington of Murphysboro were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage at Murphysboro Saturday evening at 7:30. The young couple will make their future home in Herrin. Feb 2, 1923
D. W. Bryant, linotype operator for the Marion Daily Republican who mysteriously disappeared early Friday morning was found Saturday morning in a barn at the home of Monroe Sanders near White Ash. His throat had been cut and bruises on his head led to the belief that he had been struck over the head or had fallen. He was rushed to the hospital at Johnston City where it is believed he may recover. At about 8:30 Mr. Bryant appeared at the home of Monroe Sanders and asked to be allowed to come into the house and warm. The family noticing blood on his face said that they were afraid that it was someone with small pox and would not let him into the house. They let him into the barn while they notified the sheriff. The man’s throat had been cut by a knife and the bruises about his head led to the clue that he must have been waylaid and afterwards wandered away without knowing where he was going. Although conscious when found he was not able to tell anything as to how he was injured. The physician at the hospital said he had narrowly escaped bleeding to death but everything would be done to bring about his recovery. The location of the man when found indicates that after passing the point where he was last seen Friday morning on the Spillertown hard road he first started east and then changed his course and cut across a field to the railroad and walked on it to White Ash. When found he was dressed as usual, wearing collar and tie, which were covered with blood. A pool of blood on the sidewalk near the Logan School on North Buchanan Street is believed to give some clue as to where Mr. Bryant was attacked as he probably took that street in going from his room on East College early Friday morning. Feb 3, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Alfred Jones, Carterville 31
Mary Curry, Carterville 20
Alvin G. Hubbard, Memphis, Tenn. 22
Georgia Davis, Marion 21
Milton Hendrickson, Marion 46
Dora Culbreth, Marion 41
Herbert Joyner, Herrin 22
Lorene Yonts, Herrin 16 Feb 3, 1923
Fan Young of Freeman was seriously injured Thursday morning in Freeman when an unknown assailant shot him. Young had entered an ice cream parlor with a young lady to secure refreshments when a man stepped up and fired one shot, which struck Young in the ankle. He was rushed to the Herrin Hospital where an examination showed the bones badly shattered. Feb 3, 1923
Hot Springs, Ark., Feb 5—The funeral of Mrs. Jachel Johanna Sutherland was held Tuesday, Jan 30 at 3:30 p.m. Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery. The deceased was from Marion and is survived by her husband, Edward Sutherland and one daughter, Elizabeth. Feb 51 1923
Monday morning three boys from White Ash, Williford Gamblin, Albert Gamblin and Frank Mitchell broke through the ice at White Ash Pond. Two of them were rescued in a short time by Bonnie Gulley of South Carbon Street, Marion, Top Boss at the White Ash Mine, who waded out for them. A spectator with a rope and a board rescued the other. None of the boys were seriously injured although they were chilled. Feb 5, 1923
Herrin Personals Theodore Trakas of Herrin was injured at Number 7 mine by the kick of a mule. He received a fractured limb and is reported in a very serious condition in the Herrin Hospital. Feb 5, 1923
Mrs. Brown and two sons, Finas and Coree and daughter Jennie left Friday evening for Tilda to attend Mr. Brown’s father’s funeral. The body of the elder Brown will be buried in DuQuoin. Death was due to heart failure. Feb 5, 1923
Miss Alma Tackett of Freeman left Friday for Irvington to visit her sister, Mrs. Amy Graege. Feb 5, 1923
Mac Carroll, 1504 West Taylor Street was rushed to the Herrin Hospital Friday evening and was reported to be in critical condition. Feb 5, 1923
Miss Hamilton of Carbondale visited her aunt, Mrs. Bowaher on last Thursday night and attended the Elks dance. Feb 5, 1923
An eight-pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Emery, 1407 West Main Street at four o’clock Monday morning, February 5th. She has been named Ruth Ludene and is their only living child, their first bon, and a boy, having passed away. The mother was formerly Miss Leona Baker, daughter of M. and Mrs. George R. Baker. Feb 5, 1923
Funeral services were held Friday for Myrtle Fay Rodd, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Rodd of Scottsboro. Services were conducted at the Fred Baptist Church of Scottsboro. Interment occurred at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb 5, 1923
Miss Ruth White and Paul Perry were united in marriage at five o’clock Saturday afternoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perryman of West Main Street and is employed with the Egyptian Press Printing Company. For the present they will make their home with the groom’s parents. Feb 5, 1923
Miss Fay Webb and Artie Lee both of Marion were married in Murphysboro at three o’clock Saturday afternoon. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alylen Webb of West White Street and is a graduate of Browns Business College. She has been employed at the First National Bank and will continue to work there. The groom is a young miner and since his discharge from the navy about a month ago has been employed at Scranton Mine. They are now with the bride’s parents but will begin housekeeping in the near future. Feb 5, 1923
Lester Bearden, eleven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Bearden, was badly hurt at the Jefferson School building at the morning recess hour on Monday. As he left the building to go down the long fire escape stairs to the playground he climbed on the bannister to slide down, falling off to the frozen ground when half way down. He is a pupil in the fourth grade. He has received severe head injuries. Feb 5, 1923
On Sunday afternoon Miss Eva Harris and Henry Knowles were united in marriage at the home of the groom’s aunt, Mrs. W. R. Rix. Mr. Knowles is employed at the Keystone Mine near Pittsburg and is the son of S. M. Knowles. The couple will make their home near Pittsburg. Feb 5, 1923
Samuel M. Manier was married to Janie Absher on December 10, 1885 and to that union eight children were born of which three died in infancy. Those surviving are John, Bert Eathel, Orley and Artie. His first wife died on March 14, 1889. On March 12, 1902 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Lizzie Smith who with five children named above survives. Besides the wife, children and grandchildren he leaves a stepson, Ralph Smith of Galatia and two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Lizzie Ware of Miami, Okla., Mrs. Sarah Steel, now in the west, Frank Manier of Pittsburg Route One and John Manier of Dykersburg Feb 6, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Harry Knowles, Pittsburg 21
Ena Harris, Johnston City 18
Lowell Cox, New Burnside 24
Virdus Holmes, Creal Springs 22
Victor Eugene Henry, Johnston City 29
Pauline Morez, Johnston City 21
John Slokvelas, West Frankfort 23
Petronella Diblinkas, Herrin 21 Feb 6, 1923
Jim Mandarino, 25, of Freeman was arrested Friday night on a charge of assault to murder pending the outcome of the condition of Fan Young of Freeman. Young, formerly a police officer of Freeman, entered a confectionary with a woman friend when a mysterious assailant fired on him. The ball from a .45 caliber automatic penetrated the man’s ankle, crushing the bones so badly that amputation may be necessary. Mandarino is now in the county jail. Feb 6, 1923
County Jail Bill Jarvis and Fred Falneyer, both of Bush, are in the Williamson County jail held on warrants by Deputy United States Marshals for interfering with the distribution of the mail and creating a disturbance in the office at Bush. Feb 7, 1923
Walter Elders was also taken to jail on a charge of wife abandonment and will be held pending trial. Feb 7, 1923
Claude Ivey, accused of forgery, is held in the jail awaiting a hearing. Ivey is alleged to have obtained $5 on a “queer” check. Feb 7, 1923
The retiring officers of the Williamson County Bar Association are Rufus Neely-president, W. H. Warder- vice-president, R. R. Fowler-treasurer, John Reid- secretary.
The new officers of the Williamson County Bar Association are E. M. Spiller, president; A. D. Morgan vice-president; R. R. Fowler, treasurer; John M. Reid, secretary. Feb 7, 1923
County Court Upon information of Mrs. Lucy A. Ball, managing officer of the Girl’s Training School at Geneva, Laura Lewis and Opal Jewel Phelps were released from the custody of the school in county court Monday. Feb 7, 1923
Herrin Personals Mrs. Columbus Darty of Herrin left Tuesday morning for Omaha, Nebraska to visit her mother, Mrs. Joseph Bradey. Feb 7, 1923
Miss Marguerite McEwing, cashier of the Ly-Mar Hotel, returned Monday from visiting her mother at Bloomington. Feb 7, 1923
Route One, Pittsburg Arlie Banks of Pittsburg passed through Saturday enroute to Spring Grove where he was called on account of the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Isom Crossin. Feb 7, 1923
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cox, January 30th, a baby girl the first child of the family. Feb 7, 1923
Mrs. Gladys Kelly of St. Louis returned home Saturday after spending a few days with her mother Mrs. Nellie Edwards. Feb 7, 1923
The prospects for a railroad through our village seem pretty good. We are hoping it won’t miss us. Feb 7, 1923
Edward Winners butchered hogs Monday. Feb 7, 1923
Mrs. Lloyd Angel is much better at this writing and is able to be up most of the time. Feb 7, 1923
Energy Little Thelma Fisher, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hobson Flener, who has been so seriously ill, is some better. Feb 7, 1923
Emil Rampenthal, millwright at the Powder Plant, is very ill suffering from double pneumonia. Feb 7, 1923
Mrs. Ezra Davis and children, Joe and John visited Monday afternoon with Mrs. George Hindman. Feb 7, 1923
Carterville Mrs. Arthur Smith was in Goreville Friday to visit her mother, Mrs. Oscar Keller for one week. Feb 7, 1923
Miss Sarah Murry left last week for Creal Springs to visit her sister, Mrs. Mary Murry for three weeks. Feb 7, 1923
Mrs. John R. Hayes was in Stonefort last Wednesday visiting her grandmother, Mrs. N. Killman who is very sick. Feb 7, 1923
Mrs. A. Y. Nangle of Herrin was in Carterville Thursday visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace. Feb 7, 1923
A letter from Mrs. Maude H. Scobey, proprietress of the Bonnet Art Shop, states that while walking to her hotel in Chicago on Tuesday evening, after a full day of buying, she fell on the slippery walk and sustained a very bad sprain in her foot. Mrs. Scobey had expected to visit her parents before returning to Marion but following the sprained foot, she received a message that her niece is very low in Chicago and she expects to go there as soon as her foot will allow her to move about. Feb 8, 1923
Rachel Johnson Sutherland was born at Loop City, Nebraska June 26, 1886. At the time of her death, which occurred at Hot Springs Ark. January 2, 1923, she was 36 years, 7 months and 2 days of age. She was the only daughter of Karl and Carrie Anderson. Her mother having passed away when she was about three years of age, her father returned to Brooklyn, N.Y., his former home. There she was educated in the public schools. There she grew into a beautiful young woman, being the comfort and solace of her aged father. She met and married Edward A. Sutherland, a young business man of that city. There was born to this union one little girl, Elizabeth, who with her father mourns this irreparable loss. Mr. Sutherland moved his family to Marion about two years ago. Feb 8, 1923
A romance of fifty years ago revived recently in the marriage of J. W. Brown, 70, and Mrs. Lavina C. Schafer, 70, both of Creal Springs. The ceremony was solemnized at the home of the bride’s daughter, Mrs. J. H. Rainboldt (Rainbolt?) in Parish Park Place on Thursday. Back in the days when the new bride and groom were both young and engaged to be married, Mr. Brown, so the story goes, left home for a couple of months without sufficient explanation and when he returned he found his prospective bride was the wife of another. Lavina C. McCowan as the wife of William Schafer celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary and raised a family of fourteen children, twelve of whom are now living, but following Mr. Schafer’s death, the old love returned. Mr. Brown was not downhearted because his sweetheart didn’t wait, so he too married and upon the death of his wife he remarried and this is his third marriage, with his first love, as his bride. He too raised a family. Following the ceremony the happy bride and groom left for Creal Springs to make their future home. For the past year Mrs. Schafer had been living in Marion with her daughter and son-in-law, Postmaster and Mrs. Willis Harris. Former Deputy Sheriff John Schafer is a son of the happy bride. Feb 8, 1923
“Big Bill” Jones is in the county jail on charges of abandonment. When arrested Wednesday the man’s wife did not know on what charge he had been taken until it was explained by the authorities. Feb 8, 1923
Mrs. Sarah Elmira Downes Hathaway, widow of Charles Hathaway, was born in Williamson County on March 12, 1838, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Pike 609 Washington Avenue, Johnston City at 6:30 Wednesday morning at the age of 84 years, 10 months and 25 days. She was married to Charles Hathaway in Franklin County in 1862 and to this union seven children were born, the oldest, Mrs. Lydia Flemming having died several years ago. Those who survive are Mrs. May Pike, Mrs. Minerva Fleming, Mrs. Minnie Hudgens and John Hathaway, all of Johnston city; Thomas G. Hathaway of Oklahoma and Mrs. Sarah Odle of West Frankfort rural route. Death was due to bronchial pneumonia and came after only four days illness. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. After her marriage she lived in ‘Franklin County until 1898 when she moved with her husband to Johnston City where she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Pike. Funeral services to be held at the home at 10 o’clock Friday morning. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Feb 8, 1923
Carterville Death from pneumonia claimed Mrs. Charles Woods of Carterville on Tuesday and funeral services are to be held Friday. Mrs. Woods was born in Madison County in 1858 and at the time of death was 64 years, 1 month and 6 days of age. She was the daughter of W. and Mary McCree and married Mr. Woods at Carterville many years ago. Their children who survive are, Mrs. Mary Pressely of Carterville, Mrs. Bert Mannering who lives in the west and Will and Pete Woods of Carterville. The brothers who survive are John and William McCree of Carterville. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services Friday afternoon at 2 P.M. at the Methodist Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Feb 8, 1923
Mrs. George Worley received word that her brother, R. A. Groves, is very low with flu and pneumonia at Bedford, Ind. Mr. Groves’ son, Laverne Groves, who is here going to school, left on the morning train for his father’s bedside. Feb 8, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. John Stanley, who have been making their home with their son, Guy Stanley, of North State Street since their home burned near Dog Walk have moved to 610 North Court Street. Their little daughter, Miss Lena, who was so badly burned in an attempt to save her little nephew, is now improving and the doctors think that she will recover. Feb 8, 1923
Miss Effie Fowler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Fowler of North Glendale Street and Virgil R. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Evans of Birmingham, Ala., were united in marriage at Murphysboro at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, Justice of the Peace, Joseph Chamberlain performing the ceremony. The bride attended Marion Township High School and for some time has been employed at Duke’s Confectionary. The groom attended the high school at Birmingham, Ala., and is now employed with the Orchard Coal Company. They will make their home in Marion. Feb 8, 1923
W. G. Stalhut of Route 3 attended the funeral of his uncle, Henry Pape, father of William Pape of this county, at Edwardsville on Thursday. Mr. Pape passed away on Wednesday following a stroke of paralysis without having been sick one day. Feb 8, 1923
Creal Springs We are indeed glad to know that the linotype man, Mr. Bryant, has been found, but sorry to hear of his misfortune. Feb 8, 1923
J. P. Gillespie returned last Wednesday from Valier where he attended the funeral of a grandchild. The deceased was two years and six months old and whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jarry Hayes. Feb 8, 1923
A visit from the stork and a real fine baby girl, Anita Ruth, was left for Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Draper on Tuesday, January 30th. These folks are delighted over the new babe. Feb 8, 1923
Mrs. Leah Simpson, wife of Cecil C. Simpson, 916 West Maplewood died Thursday afternoon at the family home. Mrs. Simpson was born in Johnson County January 31, 1896, and was the daughter of W. M. and Etta Ragsdale. Three brothers, Herbert, Morley and Alfonso Ragsdale and one sister, Mrs. Blanche Mighell all of Buncombe, her husband and one daughter, Alene, survive the deceased. Mrs. Simpson attended the Southern Illinois Normal University as a girl. She was a member of the Christian Church of Vienna and was active in the Rebekah organization. Funeral services were conducted at the home Friday. Interment occurred at the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Feb 9, 1923
Fifteen-year-old Grover Stover, who resides with his mother, Mrs. Grace Stover, near New Virginia Mine has disappeared. Stover, in company with three other boys, left home Wednesday and the boys were found near Goreville. Stover escaped the party that pursued him but the other three boys were captured and returned to their parents. Stover was last seen along the railway right of way and it is thought that he is somewhere in the vicinity of Marion. Feb 10, 1923
A victim of pneumonia, William Gordon Roberts, 18 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roberts of Scottsboro, died Friday night at 9:45. The little fellow is survived by his parents and a three-year-old sister. Funeral services will be held from the home Sunday afternoon at 2. Interment is to follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb 10, 1923
The marriage of Miss Jennie Prince to Joseph Caccicatore was solemnized at the Catholic Church at Herrin Saturday morning at eight o’clock mass. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Rachel Prince, as maid of honor and Miss Sylvia Trioll while the groom’s attendants were Sam Bacino, best man and John Trioll. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Prince of West White Street. The groom is a young miner. They will make their home with the bride’s sister on the corner of West Goodall and North Monroe Streets until their new home can be built in the spring. Feb 10, 1923
Lewis Burton Hollis, 62, residing on route five south of Marion, died Friday after a long illness. Mr. Hollis was born in Indiana in 1861 and has resided in Williamson County for 31 years. During the earlier years of his life spent here, he was engaged as a carpenter, but of recent years has been engaged in farming. His death was due to tuberculosis. He was the son of Tillman Hollis and Ellen McClutcheon. In 1889, shortly before coming to Williamson County, he was married to Cass Weathers and to this union fourteen children were born, ten of whom with the wife survive. In addition to the children, Mr. Hollis is survived by one brother, William I. Hollis of New Albany, Ind.; Mrs. Fanny Wadkins, Galena, Ind.; Mrs. Malinda Smith, Madison, Ind. and Mrs. Mamie Creclins, Leavenworth, Ind. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Saturday afternoon with burial to follow at Shiloh Cemetery at one o’clock. Feb 10, 1923
Tick Ridge We are soon to have a new railroad on the ridge. Feb 10, 1923
Clarence Mattox of Dog Walk moved to the Lee Rentfro farm Monday. Feb 10, 1923
C.M. Motsinger visited with his daughter, Mrs. Lee Rentfro, of Marion Saturday night and Sunday. Feb 10, 1923
Mrs. Alice Motsinger, Mrs. Ada Sims and Mrs. Ida Cox visited with their mother, Mrs. Nancy Motsinger Saturday. It being her 81st birthday. Feb 10, 1923
Virgil Cox and Hughie Sims motored over to Stonefort Friday in pursuit of a fine Newfoundland dog but lost the trail on account of damp weather and had to return home disappointed. Feb 10, 1923
Funeral services were held at Herrin on Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Margaret L. Davis, the wife of Eugene Davis of 612 South 25th Street, Herrin. Mrs. Davis was born at Sturgis, Ky. on August 17, 1906, and at the time of death she was 17 years, 5 months and 18 days of age. Interment was at the Herrin City Cemetery. Feb 10, 1923
Arnold View Alice Parks is ill at this writing. Feb 10, 1923
Rufus Tanner spent Sunday with home folks. Feb 10, 1923
Escol Bundren was seen horseback riding homeward last Monday with two rocking chairs, one under each arm. We feel assured that someone is gong to rest easy. Feb 10, 1923
J. H. Davenport has resigned his job as coal heaver. Feb 10, 1923
Ollie Paxton is clearing a large tract of land near Sarahsville Bridge. Feb 10, 1923
Ab White has completed his new blacksmith shop on his farm. Arnold View can now proudly boast of two workshops worthwhile. Feb 10, 1923
R. M. Tanner helped Frank Davis butcher hogs Monday. Feb 10, 1923
Theodore Arnold returned home from Andy Arnold’s near Carrier Mills last Monday, having been gone since Thursday. The waters were too oceanic. Feb 10, 1923
Herrin Personals Mrs. Gene Beltz was operated on at the Herrin Hospital Thursday evening for appendicitis and is doing nicely. Feb 10, 1923
Mrs. F. M. Balard (Ballard?) of Zeigler passed through Herrin Thursday morning on her way home after visiting her mother. Feb 10, 1923
Mrs. Irvin 0. Willis of Herrin left Thursday for St. Louis to greet her new granddaughter, the third arrival at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Willis. Dr. Willis is the son of Mrs. Irvin Willis. Feb 10, 1923
Mrs. Mary Chitty of Herrin left Thursday morning for Makanda to visit her brother, Mr. Fisher. Feb 10, 1923
Mrs. Will Ward and daughter, Mary Ellen, left Thursday morning to visit her mother, Mrs. J. J. Thomas of Cambria. Feb 10, 1923
The two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Russell died early Saturday morning at the home of Mrs. Russell’s father, Frank Adams of Neilson. Interment will occur Sunday at the McKinney Chapel Cemetery. Feb 10, 1923
Virginia Chapman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Chapman of North Market Street celebrated her eleventh birthday anniversary Saturday afternoon with a matinee party followed by a valentine tea at the Happy Hour Tea Room. The guest included Mary Winifred Bainbridge, Cleta Jones, Roberta Streng, Ruby Deaton, Ruth Durham, Cartha Chamness, Eva Benton, Veral Atwood, Helen Skaggs, Frenchie Roberts, Juanita Bardwin and Mary Whitlock. Feb 10, 1923
A surprise shower was given on Friday evening at the home of Miss Mary Dowell on Allen Avenue for Mrs. Lyman Lambert, formerly Miss Bessie Wolfe. Those present were Misses Terza Carver, Grace McDonald, Nellie Jenkins, Lulu Doerr, Belva Hunter, Ruth Pulley, Lora Campbell, Grace Thomas, Elsie Windland, Ada Edwards, Fanny and Lucy Durham, Mae Carmical, Parlee and Ruth Aikman and Mesdames Leonard McArthy, Lester Rushing, Maude McCowan, Charles Otey, Elmer Finley and Elsie Wilcox. Feb 12, 1923
Second Lester Riot Trial Opened
The defendants and attorneys were all in court early, ready for the beginning of the trial at ten o’clock. The attendance was small, scarcely more than fifty being in the spectators’ seats during the morning session. Seven of the talisman was absent without cause and Judge Hartwell ordered Sheriff Galligan to find out why these men did not report. Sixteen men were left in the panel then when States Attorney Delos Duty called the attention of the court to Roy Black, who was examined for service on the previous jury. A motion by the defense to squash the indictment was overruled by Judge D. T. Hartwell. Feb 10, 1923
Efforts of Guy Major’s wife and son were unavailing Saturday to save the man from county jail. Deputies Byrn and Parks went to the Major’s home on North Granite Street last Saturday afternoon in a raid for “mule”. They made a careful search of the premises but failed to discover anything about the residence that pointed to the illegal possession of liquor. Looking out the window they saw Mrs. Major and son trekking it up the C. & E.I. railway tracks with a basket between them. Giving chase authorities caught up with them. The lad was too quick for the officers and with a hammer succeeded in breaking a small container which held liquor concealed in the basket, but the offers saved a jar which held a gallon of the illicit product of Major’s still. Feb 12, 1923
Louis Randall Burklow, six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Burklow, 800 South Market Street, died Sunday night after a short illness. The little fellow had been ill for but eight days with bronchial pneumonia. He was born February 3, 2926 in Goreville and at the time of his death was a scholar at the Logan School in this city. He was the only child. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Goreville Tuesday at 10 o’clock, interment to follow at Chapman Cemetery, about four miles west of Goreville. Feb 12, 1923
Craige Vaughn, the small son of Roy and Maude Vaughn of Cambria died from pneumonia on Friday at the home in Cambria and funeral services will be held at the residence on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment will be at the Carterville Cemetery. The child, who was named for the mother, was born on March 18m 1921 at Cambria and was approaching his second birthday. Feb 12, 1923
Tom Wamack, an employee of the Morgan Music Company of Herrin was driving a Ford truck on South Park Avenue Friday evening when the truck was struck by a passenger train on the Illinois Central and badly damaged by being dragged 100 feet. Wamack escaped serious injury although he was badly shaken up by the collision. Feb 12, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Thomas B. Williams, Johnston City 21
Minnie Williams, West Frankfort 18
L. L. McDonald, Creal Springs 19
Althea Eva Walker, Marion 18
Matthew Dewar, Jr. Pittsburg 21
Fannie Whit, Pittsburg 18
Hobart Quertermous, Marion 24
Myrtle Sims, Marion 24
Ed H. Knudson, Independence, La. 27
Mrs. Mable Mathis, Sammoth, Ill. 24
R. E. Ransmeler, Herrin 45
Nola Clift, Herrin 29
Charles E. Hupp, Herrin 38
Bettie Dugger, Drakesboro, Ky. 20
Earnie Deaton, Marion 23
Bessie Opie, Marion 18 Feb 12, 1923
Joe Loburgio was not seen in his shoe shop on Friday on account of the arrival of a ten and one-half pound baby boy at his home. The mother was formerly Miss Jennie LaSusa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles LaSusa, 304 East Main Street. Grandma and grandpa are both rejoicing over their grandson. Feb 12, 1923
Leah R. Simpson, beloved wife of Cecil C. Simpson, was born in Johnson County three miles east of Buncombe, January 31, 1896. She was the daughter of W. M. and Ewa Ragsdale, her father preceding her in death twelve years ago. She was a member of the Christian Church of Vienna. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, daughter, mother, three brothers, Herbert, Mozley and Alfonzo, all residing at Buncombe; one sister, Mrs. Blanche Mighell’s also of Buncombe. Feb 12, 1923
Mrs. R. F. York, formerly of Herrin but who has been living at Florence, Colorado, passed away at her home on Friday morning, February 9th- The body will be sent back to Hen–in for interment and it is expected to arrive on Tuesday morning. Feb 13, 1923
The home of Arch Dunihoo was a complete loss from fire on Sunday morning. It has not been learned how the fire started but the entire home was destroyed. Arch Donihoo is the son of Tink Dunihoo and lived near his father at Moake Crossing. Feb 13, 1923
Six Are To Be Tried For Murder
When court convened in the afternoon the state immediately moved to null against twelve of the eighteen defendants in the riot case, now on trial and those left for trial are:
Otis Clark
Bert Grace
Hugh Willis
James Brown, Colored
Phillip Fontenetti
Oscar Howard Feb 13, 1923
Mrs. Gus Major, who last Saturday attempted to make her getaway with some illicit liquor which deputies were making a search for, is in jail. Mrs. Major was arrested on complaint of a neighbor woman who Mrs. Major believed had “turned up” her husband for making the mule. The complainant bore mute evidence, a bruised eye. Refusing to give bond, stand trial or take any action to keep out of jail, Mrs. Major was kept overnight in the jail, but it was expected that she would be ready to stand trial Wednesday on a charge of assault and battery. Feb 14, 1923
An eleven-pound boy was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Armstong. The little one who is the first chills of the family has been named Hubert, Jr. The mother was formerly Miss Elsie Roberts. Feb 14, 1923
Harrisburg, Feb 15—Eddie, Harrisburg’s talented musician, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Miller, was a busy man today, shaking hands with his legion friends, all the result of his “jumping over the hamstrings” yesterday. Eddie was united in marriage to Miss May Herrin, one of the accomplished and talented young ladies of Herrin. The ceremony was performed in Marion and the newlyweds are now at home in this city. Feb 15, 1923
The body of Price Watson arrived in Carterville this week from Cincinnati and funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon with interment in the Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Watson was born in Carterville, but died from leakage of the heart at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio. His wife and one child Herman survive him Watson. Three brothers survive, John Watson of Carterville, Tore Watson of Florida and Jess Watson of Centralia. He was the son of John Watson. Feb 15, 1923
Garland G. Ross, the small son of Mrs. Noah Ross, died at the family home in Herrin on Tuesday. The little boy was born on January 18 and died February 13. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon with interment at the Herrin Cemetery. Feb 15, 1923
Miss Altha Eva Walker and Leonard L. McDonald were married last Sunday at the home of Rev. W.M.Alexander. Her cousin, Miss Bessie Walker, attended the bride. The parents of the bride, James A. and Alma Edwards Walker, reside on Route 3 and this is their eldest daughter Feb 15, 1923
Herrin Personals Mrs. Prentiss Nelson of No. 9 was taken to the Herrin Hospital with a severe attack of the flu. Feb 15, 1923
Mrs. Herman Owens of Marion spent Wednesday visiting with her sister, Mrs. Harvey Hampton of Herrin. Feb 15, 1923
Mrs. Oscar Hanfeman of 619 South 17th Street had her tonsils removed Wednesday evening at the Herrin City Hospital. Feb 15, 1923
Mrs. Helen Walker of Johnston City had her tonsils removed Wednesday evening at the Herrin City Hospital. Feb 15, 1923
Mrs. Tom Dewitt of Murphysboro returned home Wednesday after attending the funeral of Mrs. Bob York of Herrin, who died in Florence, Colorado. Feb 15, 1923
Mrs. Angelo Marlow and Mrs. Charles Culivani of Herrin left Wednesday for St. Louis to attend the funeral of Mrs. Charles Medoni. Feb 15, 1923
The wedding o Dr. R F. Ransmeir and Miss Hola Cliff of Herrin took place at the Marion office of Judge A. D. Morgan on Saturday afternoon. Feb 15, 1923
Mrs. Serra A Gibbs, one of the old residents of Herrin, died on Saturday, February 10 at the Anna Hospital. She was born in 1850 and was in her 73RD year. The body was brought to Herrin and the funeral held from the home of her sister, Mrs. Nan Gibbs on the hard road between Herrin and Carterville at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 12. Interment was made in the Gibb cemetery. Feb 15, 1923
Petit Jurors Reported Friday
The jurors for the riot trial are passing through the box in a hurry at the present time. A new venire was on hand Friday morning at 9 a.m . and was composed of the following:
Sherman Thompson Louis Fluck August Dahmer
August Dralle Joe Ing Howell Hawkins
Ferd Rue (Excused) N. J. Summerset J. W. Pogue
Ola Odum Hosea Mears Louis A. Baker
Abner Anderson Fred Burnett Thad Burns
John Caughlin W. B. Lane (Excused) W. F. Maneese
Arlie Doran W. C. Tanner George Beal
R. M. Camden Feb 16, 1923
A double wedding occurred on Thursday evening at nine o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Link Bradley on North Harper Street at which time Miss Stella Bradley became the bride of Ira Cash and Miss Grace Koonce became Mrs. Emmett Leach. The new Mrs. Cash is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bradley of North Harper Street. She is employed with the Marion Decorating Company. Mr. Cash is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Cash of east Warder Street and is assistant fire chief. They will live with the bride’s parents for the present. Mrs. Leach is the second daughter of George Koonce on West Boulevard. She is a home girl having kept house for her father for some time. Mr. Leach is employed as engineer on the Marion and Eastern Railroad. They plan to begin keeping house in a short time. Feb 16, 1923
Death at 10 a.m. Wednesday claimed Squire William M. Ingram, leading Republican and for many years postmaster at Clifford. Funeral services were held at the home on Friday and interment was at Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville. Mr. Ingram was born in Indiana, the son of H. R and Emily Ingram on September 11, 1859 and died on February 14, 1923 at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 3 days. His wife Jennie Ingram, son Henry Ingram, and a daughter Mrs. Dulan (Arleith) Ward of Clifford survive him. Mr. Ingram was suffering from a cold and it developed into a quick case of flu, causing his death. Feb 16, 1923
Zion News Mr. and Mrs. Joe McDaniel visited their daughter, Mrs. Will Treece of Carbondale on Wednesday. Feb 16, 1923
Mrs. Jeff Hille and Mrs. Missouri Chitty of Herrin visited their brother, Will Fisher, from Wednesday until Friday. Feb 16, 1923
Herbert Gibbs has purchased a new hack. Feb 16, 1923
Misses Lola Batson, Gladys Davis and Aster Wright, who are attending school at the S.I.N.U. spent the weekend with their parents. Feb 16, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Amos Campbell, Herrin 21
Lucille Brown, Herrin 17
Durward Meredith, Bush 21
Golda Qualls, Hurst 21
Lucious Gibson, Colp 27
Luthaniel Parran, Dewmaine 23 Feb 16,1923
Palzo Miss Martha Rushing, teacher of Henshaw School, visited Miss Fern Arnold Saturday and Sunday. Feb 16, 1923
Paul Smith has been very busy the last few days selling garden seed and first proof cabbage plants. Feb 16, 1923
Miss Nellie Bundren visited her brother of Arnold View Saturday night. Feb 16, 1923
Harley Deaton, Tom Ivy and Evert Thomas of Marion visited in these parts over the weekend. Feb 16, 1923
Parker Holmes and family visited with J. S. Bundren Saturday night and were entertained with music. Feb 16, 1923
John Deaton sold a dog Saturday to Thomas Ivy of Marion for $10.00. Feb 16, 1923
W. G. Evans, formerly of Creal Springs but more recently of Mound City, was lodged in the county jail here on charge of forgery. Five local men or firms alleged that they received worthless checks signed by him. Feb 16, 1923
Oak Grove William Holmes and Hollie Tanner as his right hand man was out Sunday breaking in his new fliver. Feb 16, 1923
Mrs. David Upchurch is very ill. Feb 16, 1923
Wiley Turner has been on the sick list the past week, but is greatly improved at this time of this writing. Feb 16, 1923
Curt Harris and family visited at Wright Black’s Sunday. Feb 16, 1923
Henry Priest and daughter, Iva near Coal Bank, visited at Harry Priest’s Wednesday night. Feb 16, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Ira Cash, Marion 34
Estella Bradley, Marion 21
E F. Leach, Marion 26
Grace Koonce, Marion 21
W A. Ingram, Herrin 22
Mary E. Bracy, Herrin 20 Feb 16, 1923
A nine pound boy was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. William Lancaster, 605 North Otis Street. The little one has been named Robert. Feb 17, 1923
Marriage Licenses
John Judd, Hurst 21
Lizzie Jarvis, Blairsville 19 Feb 17, 1923
Hartwell Jackson, 21, and Ore Hamlet, 19, both of Marion have been granted a marriage license in Franklin County. Feb 17, 1923
Miss Gladys Simmons and Ed Shadowen, both of Marion, were married Saturday morning by Justice of the Peace George H. Pritchett at his office on the public square. Feb 19, 1923
Mrs. Peter Petroff of Johnston City was instantly killed and her daughter seriously injured in an auto wreck on the hard road west of Herrin at 6 o’clock Sunday evening. The accident took place just west of the Hill farm between No. 9 and Herrin. Peter Petroff and family had been at No. 8 to visit at the home of his wife’s sister. After turning on the road toward Herrin Petroff took the wrong side of the road and ran into a coupe driven by Steven Goodman of Carterville who was returning home. The Goodman car was knocked into the ditch according to reports and then Petroff, who was driving a Ford touring car became frightened and tried to pass. Instead he ran into the ditch and his wife and daughter were caught in the wrecked car. The woman had both legs and her neck broken and the daughter a broken leg. A passing jitney took the woman and child to the Herrin Hospital where it was found that Mrs. Petroff had been killed instantly and that the daughter was seriously hurt. Petroff is a Bulgarian and his wife was an American woman. Feb 19, 1923
A jury Saturday morning declared Mrs. Gus Major not guilty of assault and battery as charged by the complainant, Clara Clemens. Feb 19, 1923
In a raid made on Saturday morning at Bush a two-gallon jug of white mule and a quart of the liquor were captured. These were the property of Claude Claunch who is charged with being a middleman in the moonshine business and not a manufacturer. On Sunday evening Sheriff Galligan and Deputy Layman made a raid at Herrin where they captured a factory. A still, 40 gallons of “corn licker” and 8 barrels of mash were found at the home of John Garavaglia and his brother, Angelo Garavagl1a at 108 and 112 North 11th Street. Feb 192 1923
Creal Springs J. C. Keltner is installing a long distance radio receiver set in his home on Borton Avenue. J. B. Morray also has installed one in his hardware store. What’s next? Feb 19, 1923
Uncle John Jones, our real American citizen and old soldier, took a good fall down a few days ago which left him pretty badly bruised and unable to stir for several days. Feb 19, 1923
James Fowler, A Blackburn, O. T. Cosby and others were in Marion last Tuesday. Feb 19, 1923
Emmet Russell, colored, was arrested on Saturday in Gent addition where it is alleged white mule was found. Russell was released on $500 bond. Feb 19, 1923
Herrin Personals Mrs. Thelma Phiffer, a member of the Herrin High School faculty left Friday evening for St. Louis to visit friends. Feb 19, 1923
Lem Parker who is employed at the Herrin station of the C. B. A. C. received a slight injury Thursday and was taken to the hospital. Feb 19, 1923
Mrs. Roy Boarders of 401 North 10th Street is confined to her home with a serious attack of the flu. Feb 19, 1923
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at County Line Church for Lem Ford who died last Friday at Creal Springs. Mr. Ford was born September 13, 1845 and departed this life February 16, 1923 at the age of 78 years, 5 months and 3 days. He was married in 1871 to Miss Amanda Kimmel and to this union five children were born. One son, Coy Ford, preceded him in death while the others and his devoted companion remain to mourn his loss. They are Mrs. Nora Anderson of Ironton, Mo., Mrs. Libby Edwards of Great Falls, Mont. and Mrs. Julia Gregory of Corona, Calif. and Mike Ford of Great Falls. He also leaves five grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters, E. M. Ford, William Ford, Mrs. E. M. Atwood and Mrs. William Howerton all of Creal Springs. Mr. Ford was united with the Free Baptist Church at Creal Springs several years ago. He has been in ill health for a number of years. Feb 19, 1923
Frank Barnwell of Creal Springs died suddenly about two o’clock Monday following an attack of flu. He had been feeling better and on Sunday visited his sister, Mrs. W. Schillinger, also of Creal, returning home about six o’clock felling as well as usual. He is survived by his widow, one son, Roy Barnwell of Akron, Ohio and a daughter, Mrs. Guy Brogden of St. Louis and the following brothers and sisters, William Barnwell of Johnston City; George and Rev. D. H. Barnwell of Creal Springs; Thomas and John Barnwell of Metropolis; Mrs. W. F. Rainbolt of Marion; Mrs. Matt Gray of Ozark and Holly Barnwell of St. Louis. Feb 19, 1923
Peter Rock died Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Kate Barham on East Reeves Street after several weeks’ illness. Mr. Rock was 91 years old at the time of his death and had been in ill health for a number of years. He was born in Germany July 31, 1831 and came to the United States when about 22 years of age. He was married to Miss Katrina Frye on April 9, 1853 at Lebanon, Illinois and to this union 9 children were born. His wife and three of the children preceded him in death. Those who survive are Mrs. Kate Barham of East Reeves Street with whom he made his home, Mrs. Carrie Schoenbeck of Belleville, Robert Rock of Johnston City; Conrad Rock of Thompsonville, John Rock and Herman of Belleville. He also leaves 14 grandchildren. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and in early life joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at the Mt Zion Church at Thompsonville. Feb 19, 1923
Edward L. Farmer, son of John T. and Viola Farmer of Pittsburg, died on Saturday and funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Church on Tuesday afternoon. The youth was born April 9, 1913 at White Plains, Ky. and when death called was 9 years, 10 months and 10 days of age. Besides the parents he was survived by two sisters, Bessie, aged 13 and Olene, aged 11. Feb 20, 1923
Clatterville Mrs. Pearl Simpson of Marion visited the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hawkins. Feb 20, 1923
James Finucane, railroad contractor, has moved his camp to a point near Scranton Mine where the Black Briar Coal Company is sinking a new mine. Mr. Finucane has a pond to excavate and a railroad grade to build. Feb 20, 1923
Mrs. Genevieve Weaver has accepted a position in the county clerk’s office. Feb 20, 1923
Mrs. Mattie Chrisman of Carterville visited with her mother, Mrs. Z. T. Henson. Feb 20, 1923
Gabrielville Mrs. May Harris is on the sick list. Feb 20, 1923
The following were the guest of Mrs. Irene Springhart Saturday night: Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Connett and children, Ethel and Clarence; Valley Corder; Lawrence Corder; Cecil Fox; Earl Swan; Troy Corder; John Connett, James Corder and Armel Fox. Feb 20, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Connett and son Everett, spent Sunday with Mrs. Connett’s mother, Mrs. Summers at Crab Orchard. Feb 20, 1923
Misses Kate and Edith Springhart were guests of Hazel Wells Sunday. Feb 20, 1923
Death on Monday claimed James H. Lewis of Grapeland, Mississippi and his wife arrived here Tuesday morning to get the body and take it back to Mississippi. Lewis was employed at the Sweltzer grading camp and started out to his work as usual Monday. He was in seeming good health, but when Sweltzer next saw him the big husky colored man had fallen over on his face. The man was dead before help arrived. Death was due to heart failure. Lewis came here from Memphis three weeks ago Sunday. He was a member of K.P. Royal 76 lodge of St. Louis, Mo. Besides his wife he is survived by several brothers and sisters one of whom is Rev. R McGary to whom it is expected to ship the body for burial. Feb 20, 1923
Myrtle Lorene Bridges, the twenty-day fold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben E. Bridges of Marion route one, died early Tuesday morning. The child was born on January 29th at the home near Slogo Mine. Interment was made Tuesday evening at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb 20, 1923
Tony Armatti who with a youth named Dunlap Is charged with the murder of master mechanic Kerley of Madison 12 Mine was released upon $3,000 bond. Feb 20, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Howard Stewart, Dewmaine 39
Cora Phillips, Dewmaine 29
Luther Palmer, St. Louis, Mo. 33
Lydia Elliott, St Louis, Mo. 20
Edmund Yancey, Carterville 40
Minnie Scott, Carterville 28 Feb 20, 1923
Allen Graves, machine man at New Virginia Mine was seriously injured Monday afternoon when a motor ran over his foot. His foot was badly crushed and he had to be taken to his home at Spillertown. He was reported to be getting along very well. Feb 20, 1923
The Second Baptist Church is to have an important meeting tonight when they will vote upon the recommendation of the board of deacons that a new church building be erected. Feb 20, 1923
Probate Court Gladys Simmons, a minor appeared in probate court Monday and nominated Isaac Simmons as her guardian. The appointment was made without bond. Feb 20, 1923
Thomas J. Winget, guardian of Jewell Brayfield, minor, filed his term report in probate Monday, which was approved by the court. Feb 20, 1923
O. R. Myers was appointed administrator of the estate of Lula Marrs, deceased, upon filing bond in the sum of $1500 in probate court Monday. Feb 20, 1923
Mrs. Jack Ferguson left Sunday for Mt. Pleasant, Texas where she will make her home. Mrs. J. C. Ferguson who will remain there for a few days visit accompanied her as far as St. Louis. Jack Ferguson went to Mt. Pleasant several weeks ago and has opened a large garage in that prosperous Texas town. Feb 20, 1923
Mrs. John Abbott went to Creal Springs Tuesday morning to spend the day with her mother, Mrs. Mary Bowman. Feb 20, 1923
Ed Bemberneck of Hurst was found dead at Hurst on Monday. He cut his throat and slashed his writs with a butcher knife. The deceased was night baker at Hurst and leaves a wife and two children. Feb 21, 1923
Pittsburg Route One Mrs. Cleo Burnett is reported ill. Feb 21, 1923
Mrs. Harry Etherton and daughter, Geneva, visited with W. F. Cox and family Sunday. Feb 21, 1923
Elmer Hicks, principal of the school spent the weekend with home folks near Goreville. Feb 21, 1923
Arthur Parks has gone into the poultry business and has a flock of nice young chicks already. Feb 21, 1923
Barney Coonts of Pittsburg Rt. 1 passed through here on route to Tick Ridge to inspect a farm, which he is purchasing. Feb 21, 1923
E. L. Winters is having the blueprints made for his new bungalow, which is to be built here. Feb 21, 1923
Constable W. M. Taylor of Carterville Township on Wednesday made a raid upon a farm seven miles southwest of Carterville where he captured a still and some whiskey. Ed McFadden who is alleged to have operated the still filed bond for $500. Feb 21, 1923
Herrin Personals Mrs. Irene Carter was operated on at the Hen–in City Hospital for appendicitis and was doing nicely Tuesday. Feb 21, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Smith, son and daughter, Robert, Lillian and Alberta of Cypress passed through Hen–in Monday evening on their way to Zeigler to make their future home. Feb 21, 1923
Mrs. Elvin Buttner of Marion was through Hen–in Monday on her way to Anna to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Lind. Feb 21, 1923
D. Sohn went to St. Louis Sunday to take an examination to secure government compensation for injuries received during the war. Feb 21, 1923
Fred Weaver of Carbondale was in Herrin Saturday on business and purchased a new Stevens automobile. Feb 21, 1923
Edward L. Farmer, a schoolboy of Pittsburg, was buried on Tuesday afternoon at Pleasant Grove following services at the home in Pittsburg. Rev. Lloyd Fry conducted the services. Feb 21, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Howell of Herrin were paid a visit by the stork on Saturday evening and are the proud parents of a nine and one-half pound baby girl. Feb 21, 1923
Marriage Licenses
William Hodder, Energy 19
Nora Conley, Marion 18 Feb 21, 1923
W, Feb. 22—Mrs. Mary Simmerson Cunningham Logan, widow of General John A. Logan, died here today from bronchitis. Mrs. Logan achieved great prominence as a writer and despite her 85 years, wrote fluently until quite recently. Mrs. Logan was known by many in Marion and throughout Egypt. She was the eldest daughter of Captain John M. Cunningham and was one of thirteen children. She and General Logan were married on November 27, 1855 and they first made their home at Benton where General Logan practiced law. In 1858 General Logan was elected to Congress and Mrs. Logan was always credited with being a great helper to him in all of his political endeavors. In fact many as a woman member of President Hardin’s cabinet urged her. History tells us how business suspended in Marion when during the Civil War Representative John A. Logan returned home from Washington. Mrs. Logan, then in Marion, knowing that he was coming home drove in a buggy to Carbondale, but upon learning that the train was several hours late, she returned to Marion told them of the delay and then drove back to Carbondale where she got her husband and brought him to Marion. It is also reported that when General Logan arrived at Carbondale and was met at 2 o’clock in the morning by his wife and she told him of the intense feeling in Marion over the war that he told her to stay in Carbondale and rest and said, “If there is any danger in Marion, I don’t want you there, Mary.” But Mrs. Logan was not that kind as she replied, “My dear, I did not marry you to share the sunshine of life and desert you when the clouds gather about us.” She did come to Marion and stood near him as he delivered that flowery and eloquent appeal from the steps of the court house here when Williamson County and all of Egypt lined up behind the union. General Logan is credited with swinging Southern Illinois into the northern army and the 313t infantry raised in this section by his own effort. Mrs. Logan, widow of the greatest soldier and statesman that Egypt has produced, saw him achieve his fame and assisted in bringing it about. Feb 22, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Luther Martin, Herrin 18 Consent of father, Les Martin)
Gladys Davis, Herrin 16 (Consent of father, George Davis) Feb 22, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Leach, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson and Mrs. Minnie L. Copeland were among those from Marion who attended the funeral of Frances Marion Barnwell at Creal Springs on Wednesday. Feb 22, 1923
Mrs. Mary J. Coleman, widow of the late Harrison Coleman one of the prominent farmers of Grassy Township, died at her home south of Carterville at 3 a.m. Wednesday, February 21. She was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Greer and was born in Tennessee on October 29, 1853, being 69 years, 3 months and 20 days of age at the time of her death. She came to Illinois with her parents when she was a child. She was united in marriage to J. H. McCoy and to this union one child was born. After the death of Mr. McCoy she was united in marriage to Harrison Coleman, November 2, 1873. To this union nine children were born, one having preceded her in death. Eight are still living. She united with the Christian Church at McCana twenty-eight years ago. She is survived by eight children: Ettie and Cary, who lived with her; Fate who lives at Carterville, Estella of Carterville, Tennis and Ben of Marion, Clar, who lives near her home in the country and Rev. William M. Coleman of near Creal Springs; two brothers, Ben Greer of Union County and Perry Greer of Centralia; one sister, Sarah Mann of Carterville; three daughters-in-law, three sons-in-law and seven grandchildren. She had two grandchildren who preceded her in death, Russell Coleman, son of Fate Coleman and James Skelcher, son of Henry Skelcher. The funeral was held at Oak Grove Church and interment was made in Oak Grove Cemetery. Feb 23, 1923
A pin party was given at the home of Miss Grace Crenshaw of Crenshaw Crossing Thursday night. Games were played which required the usage of a pin. Ervin Feuer (Feurer?)and Walter Frick gave a beautiful duet. Those present were Misses Ethel Pease, Ella Pease, Alice Pease, Ethel Wyatt, Pauline Sobczek, Beulah Crenshaw, Annie Sterns, Flora Gladden, Lizzie Crenshaw, Flossie Crenshaw, Grace South and Jamima Wilson, Messrs Clyde Frick, Walter Frick, Don Morgan, Gorge Volle, Ervin Feurer, Andrew Gladden, John Davis and Orvile Newlin. Feb 23, 1923
May Jackson was committed to the Illinois State Training School at Geneva Thursday in county court by Judge A. D. Morgan. Feb 23, 1923
Among the recent marriage licenses issued in St. Louis is one for the marriage of Paul Follis of Johnston City and Marjorie A. Spivey of East St. Louis. Feb 24, 1923
About two o’clock Friday morning the death angel came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spiller near White Ash, claiming the wife and mother who has been seriously ill with tuberculosis for some time. Besides her husband and six children she leaves a large family of brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday at Lake Creek Church and interment was in the graveyard there. Feb 24, 1923
Jim C. Hartwell, living east of the Wallace Mine with his son, Marion C. Hartwell, passed away at 8 p.m. Sunday, survived by his wife, Louisa Jane Fuller Hartwell and five children, Albert Hartwell of White Ash; Mrs. Mary J. Arnold of Sesser; Mrs. Susan Durham of East St. Louis; Marion C. (Cull) Hartwell of Marion and Patrick H. Hartell (Hartwell?) in the regular army now stationed on the Philippine Islands. They had a total of fourteen children. The deceased was born in Smith County, Tennessee on the 17th of February 1832 and this month celebrated his 91st birthday. He came to this county with his parents when nine years old and lived on the farm where they settled for fifty-five years. He was a lifetime farmer and despite his approaching age made a crop a year ago on his farm, before moving to his son’s home. He was united in marriage with Louisa Fuller in 1852 and she is now 85 years of age. Besides the widow and children the following brothers and sisters survive, Judge L. D. Hartwell of Marion; Riley S. Hartwell in Texas now; George Hartwell of Danville; Mrs. Sarah Hartwell of Shawneetown and Mrs. Harriet Scheely of Texas. Six are dead. Funeral services at Lake Creek Church, where deceased was a member, and interment at the HARTWELL Cemetery 6 miles northeast of Marion. Feb 26, 1923
In the presence of his wife and father-in-law, A. S. Overfield, shot and instantly killed Preston Blythe at Bush. According tot evidence before the coroner’s jury, Blythe was drunk and had threatened to kill his own wife, himself and Overfield. He had made several threats and was advancing upon Overfield with a butcher knife when killed. The jury returned a verdict of “justifiable homicide.” Feb 26, 1923
Francis Marion Barnwell of Creal Springs died Monday morning, February 19, 1923. The deceased was the third son of John Carter and Nancy Jane (Roberts) Barnwell. (Both deceased) and was born near the present village of Simpson, October 23, 1855 and after a short illness passed to his eternal home at the age of 67 years, 3 months and 28 days. He was raised on the farm, attended the county schools. His first marriage was in 1878 to Mrs. Mary Ann Maxwell of Rochester in Wabash County, with whom he lived until her death in 1882. On June 24, 1888 he was married to Miss Alice Miller, a teacher in the schools of Johnson County. This second marriage was blessed with two children, Roy Barnwell, a physician in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and Mrs. Minnie Grogdon of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Barnwell was converted in 1883 during a revival held in the Gilead Presbyterian Church near the family home with which church he was united and where his membership remained until his locating in Creal Springs. In 1907 he became a member of the local Methodist Episcopal Church. Several years during the early eighties he was employed as slave inspector for the Milnor and Elrod Company, followed by two years of clerking in the D. T. Harris store in New Burnside and in 1887 he opened a store of his own in the same village. At this time he began, in a small way, to handle railroad crossings and upon removing to the new store of Ozark in 1889 his business both in merchandising and the handling of ties grew to greater proportions. Going out of the merchandising business some twenty years ago he gave his undivided attention to the tie business. He leaves the following brothers and sisters, William H. of New Burnside; John W. of Metropolis; Mrs. Eliza A. Gray of Simpson; George W. of Creal Springs; Thomas C. of Zeigler; Mrs. Mary R. Rainbolt of Marion; Charles G. of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Nancy J. Schillinger and Rev. Dolphus H. of Creal Springs. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church on Wednesday, February 21st at 2 o’clock. Interment was in the Creal Springs Cemetery. Feb 26, 1923
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Hundley, wife of Charles Hundley, were held on Monday at the home of her father in Herrin. Interment was at the Herrin City cemetery. Mrs. Hundley was born October 17, 1880. She died on Saturday at Indiana Harbor, Indiana near Chicago from the flu and the body was returned to Herrin where services were held. Feb 27, 1923
Helen Lavenie Hill, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis Hill, died at the home in Scottsboro at 11:45 p.m. Monday. The little child was born July 20, 1922 and at the time of death was 7 months and 6 days of age. This was the only child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Stella Meadows. Funeral services were held at Scottsboro Tuesday afternoon. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb 27, 1923
Probate Court Jacob Topull was appointed guardian of the minor heirs of Edgar Wellmaster in probate court Saturday morning upon the petition of the children’s mother with a bond of $100. Feb 27 1923
In the matter of the estate of Aliski Nevampoe, deceased, of which George D. Miller, now deceased, was executor the former transfer of administration to Charles Cazaleen, public administrator was made in probate court Saturday morning. Feb 27, 1923
H. Wilfang, guardian of the minor heirs of A. D. Wilfang, deceased, filed his final report in probate court Saturday morning and was discharged. Feb 27, 1923
Coroner McCown held an inquest into the death of John Miller, who was killed by a fall of rock at Davis Mine on Monday. According to the testimony of Walter Phillips, Miller was 32 years of age and is survived by a wife from whom he is divorced, and two children. He has been here since October. The rock that fell upon Miller was estimated to have weighed 1,400 pounds. Feb 27, 1923
Arnold View Mrs. Belle Moore and Mrs. George Beltz visited with the former’s daughter, Mrs. Mamie Bealey last Wednesday. Feb 28, 1923
Mrs. Mary Youngblood and Mrs. Ellen Davenport attended the funeral of little Carl Motsinger at Fairview last Wednesday afternoon. Feb 28, 1923
Earn Beasley has disposed of a number of good hogs this week. Feb 28, 1923
Theodore Arnold has been busily engaged working in his orchard this week. Feb 28, 1923
Ezra Moore and wife called on friends at Stonefort Tuesday. Feb 28, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Halley are rejoicing over the arrival of a 10-1/2 pound son who arrived about a week ago. This is the second child and second boy of the family and has been named Carl Edward. Feb 28, 1923
George Elliott was arrested on Tuesday by Deputy U.S. Marshall Harry Pearson charged with making liquor. He was released upon $4,000 bond. Feb 28, 1923
Miss Orpha Burns and Albert Hill, both of Stonefort, were united in marriage Tuesday morning. Squire George Pritchett performed the ceremony in his office. The newlyweds will make their future home in Stonefort. Feb 28, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Herbert Mason, Herrin 20
Ola Hardcastle, Herrin 25 Feb 28, 1923
Palzo D. Holmes and family happened to an accident last Thursday while riding in a wagon on the way to his father’s. Mr. Holmes drove into a mud hole and threw the entire family between a team of mules. Only one was injured, that was his eldest son, who suffered a broken arm. Feb 28, 1923
Mrs. Jim Tanner and daughter have been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ray Courtner. Feb 28, 1923
Roscoe Brunden traded for a cow from Hartwell Davenport. Feb 28, 1923
Miss Vertis Cox of Oak Grove visited her sister, Mrs. Earl Edmonds Thursday. Feb 28, 1923
Charles Hooker, who is here playing with the Blly Temee Company this week is staying with F. P. Clark and family at 1400 E. Mechanic Street. Mr. Hooker is an old friend and traveling companion of Mr. Clark, both of them having been with the Morgan Shows in 1903 through the South and this is the first time either has seen the other in over eight years. Feb 28, 1923
March
Jury Completed For Second Riot Trial
The selection of a Jury for the second trial was made in record time considering prominence of the case during the first trial. Shortly before noon, the state tendered four men as possible jurors and after a slight examination by the defense they held a conference and then accepted the four completing the jury. Judge Hartwell announced that the opening statements would be made on Friday and that the taking of evidence would begin on Monday morning. A total of 236 talesmen were examined during the 13 days of court as compared with 220 examined during the nineteen days of examination for the first trial. W. T. Poole, 60, a miner of Marion is the oldest man on the jury and John Clark, 23, chauffeur and student of Creal Springs is the youngest man on the jury. Clark was the third juror chosen and Poole was the last to be selected. Mar 1, 1923
Wilson Fuller, a well-known farmer living on the Charles Murray farm near Bainbridge 4 miles from Marion, died at his home at noon Thursday from pneumonia. Mar 1, 1923
Mrs. Lizzie Jane Hester, 603 East Jefferson Street, wife of Alfred Hester, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at her home at the age of 36 years, 5 months and 14 days. She was born in Johnston County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sharp and was united in marriage with Alfred Hester on July 4, 1908. Three children, Paul Hester, 12, Raymond Hester, 7 and Vivian Hester, 18 months survive with the husband. The brothers and sisters who survive are Agnes Sharp, Coy Sharp and Mrs. James Holmes of Marion, Cleas Sharp and Mrs. Leo Phillips of Vienna, Clesley Sharp of Carterville and Mrs. Ed Harwood of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Mrs. Hester was a member of the First Baptist Church at Vienna. The funeral services on Friday afternoon with interment at Vienna Fraternal Cemetery. Mar 1, 1923
Verne Ivy, a young man of New Burnside, killed himself by drinking carbolic acid on Wednesday night at the high school building. Ivy had been in Marion for some time working for the mines at the time he committed suicide. Ivy and Lafburn Deaton were uptown Wednesday evening and returned toward their homes about nine o’clock. At ten o’clock as Virgie McDaniel returned home from town he saw Ivy sitting in a window at the high school on the south side. He tried to awaken him at first thinking the young man had gone to sleep, but then discovered that he was dead. Policeman Tom Freese was summoned and when he arrived he found the carbolic acid bottle nearby. Verne Lloyd Ivy was born in this county on August 23, 1900 and at the time of death was 22 years, 6 months and 5 days of age. He was single, being the son of Elijah and Ida Deaton Ivy. Besides his parents he is survived by Aud Ivy, Claud Ivy, Mrs. James Deaton and Mrs. Omar Deaton of Marion, John Ivy, Melvin Ivy and Miss F. Ivy of New Burnside. The body was shipped Parker and from there will be taken to the home of the father near New Burnside. Mar 1, 1923
Kathrine Helen Turner, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Crede(Cread?) Turner of 405 North McLaren Street died Thursday morning after a short illness with scarlet fever. The little one was born June 24, 1920 and at the time of her death was 2 years, 8 months and 3 days of age. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o’clock at the home. Interment will be in the Creal Springs Cemetery. Mar 1, 1923
George Deaton is hovering between life and death as a result of having been shot early Friday morning. He is in a very critical condition and Cliff Hatcher is held in the county jail having been arrested and held in jail pending the outcome of Deaton’s wounds. According to friends of Hatcher, Deaton tried to break into the Hatcher home and being unable to get in fired a shot into the door. Hatcher is then said to have returned the fire and caused Deaton’s wound. Deaton states that he and some friends went to the Hatcher house where a dance was going on and that Hatcher opened the door and commenced shooting at once. Mar 1, 1923
Opening Statements Made In Trial
Before opening court, Judge Hartwell announced there would be no show of feeling by the audience, favorable or unfavorable to either the state or the defense. He said that if order was not maintained he would send the guilty person or persons to jail if necessary.
The jury was brought into the court room at 10 o’clock and Assistant Attorney General Middlekauff started to speak at ten fifteen o’clock. He pointed out the six defendants and the attorneys after whom he reviewed the history of the case, the law, the return of the indictment. He said the indictment was for the death of Antomio Molkivoch, 34 years of age, a Russian who served with the American forces in the World War and who after the World War joined the Lester forces and was working in the cook house here for Lester when the Herrin riot occurred and was killed at the wire fence. He said the six defendants were accused of the death of Molkovich. He said the State intends to show that when the 79 non-union men, scabs, as they are called, came into the county, WIllis Clark and many others conspired together to drive these men out of the county and as a result twenty were killed. General Middlehauff also explained “murder is the unlawful killing of a person in the peace of the people. The defense will probably contend that Molkovich was not in the peace of the people, but the law will show that he was.”
“You jurors have no right to say or feel that Mr. Duty, myself, or our associates represent ‘scabs,’ Mr. Lester or this coal company. We represent the people of Illinois and your county.” {Article transcribed in part} Mar 1, 1923
Lloyd Bradley is a candidate for the Republican nomination for assistant supervisor of East Marion Township and all indications are that he will not have any opposition in the primary. Mar 1, 1923
Fred Hughes and Miss Cecile North, both of Herrin, were united in marriage in Marin Saturday evening. The young couple is well known in Herrin where they are both employed and will make their future home. Mar 1, 1923
State Broke Tender Made By Defense Wednesday Afternoon
A tender of four talesmen to complete the jury for the second Lester mine riot trial was made Wednesday afternoon by the defense, but the panel was soon broken by the state, and the jury picking game continues. This is the second time that a final panel has been tendered, both sides having broken panels. Mar 1, 1923
Herrin Personals Miss Wennie Dudenbostle, the head nurse of the Herrin Hospital arrived home Monday night after spending a two weeks visit in Chicago with friends. Mar 1, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Winifred Sherwood of 709 S. Park Avenue are the proud parents of a nine-pound baby boy, which arrived at their home Monday evening. The little man has not been named yet. Mar 1, 1923
Miss Beulah Lee of Herrin left Tuesday morning for St. Louis to take a course in the St. Louis School of Hair Dressing. Mar 1, 1923
A seven and a half pound baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ragland on Monday night. The young lady and her mother, who was formerly Miss Nina Sanders, are getting along nicely. Mar 2, 1923
A ten-pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Iva Ward at 704 North Johnston Street on Thursday. Mar 2, 1923
John Wilson Fuller passed away at his home on Route six March 1, 1923. Mr. Fuller was born at Atilla on February 17, 1861 and lived in Williamson County all of his life. He was formerly a carpenter, but at the time of his death was a farmer. He was married to Cordelia Ozment in 1881 in Marion and after her death to Lucy Chester who was living with him at the time of his death. Four children, Melvin Fuller, _?_Osborne, Clara Andermatt of Herrin and Emaline Shanner of Bonne Terre, Mo. survive with the widow. The brothers and sisters who survive are Gustus Fuller and Frank Thompson of Saline County, Arthur Thompson, Mrs. Nora Blackburn, Jane Wilson and Ada Hill of Corinth. The funeral will be held in Saline County Saturday. Interment will be in the Youngblood Cemetery. Mar 2, 1923
Mrs. W. W. Betts of Buncombe passed from life Friday morning after a week’s illness. Death, which claimed her at the age of 72 years, was due to heart failure. She leaves a husband, 83 years old who has been an invalid for years and the following children, Harrison Betts, Mrs. W. H. Bastian, Mrs. Richard Tripe, Mrs. James Dooley, all of Buncombe, Mrs. W. H. Newton of Hammond and Mrs. Stella Betts at home. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. from the home and burial will be in the Simpson Cemetery. Mar 3, 1923
Congressman Everett E. Denison arrived at home on Thursday evening coming from Washington just before the close of the present session of Congress. On Monday he plans to leave for Longview and Marshall, Texas, with his mother who is now in feeble health and whom he will take south in the hope that she will be benefited by a warmer climate. Mr. Denison is in the best of health after a strenuous winter of hard work at the national capital. Mar 3, 1923
A fine boy was born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Barney Howard of South Carbon Street. This is the second child and first boy of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Hazel Hinder. Mar 3, 1923
Mrs. Charles Tanner left Saturday morning for Chaonis, Mo. where she was called on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Wash Davis. Mar 3, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Willifred Leannen, Johnston City 21
Lorene Tyra, Johnston City 18
Louis Jackson, Marion 35
Bessie Talley, Golconda 20
E. L. Plyler, Marion 27
Mamie Bard, Marion 22
Newsome Hudgens, Hudgens 22
Lena Pritchett, Hudgens 22 Mar 3, 1923
Andrew McCluskie, a well-known coal miner of North Johnson Street, passed away at his home at 5 a.m. Friday from the flu. He was a member of the Marion band and also belonged to the U.M.W. A. He died at the age of 49 years, 4 months and 5 days. He was born in Illinois and was married to Mary Miller at Cole, Illinois. Five children, Andrew, Marie, Wanda and Catherine were born to this union of which one is deceased, Catherine. The brothers and sisters that survive are: Andrew McCluskie and Mrs. William Connell of Marion and Harry Smith of Moline, Ill. Deceased was a member of the M. E. Church and the funeral will be held there on Sunday with Rev. J. M. Cummins in charge. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Mar 3, 1923
Death at 4:30 Friday afternoon claimed Mrs. I. N. Graves, wife of Dr. I. N. Graves of Goreville, who has been ill for about two weeks with complication of diseases. She leaves besides her husband the following children, R. A. Graves of Mode, J. R. Graves, Mrs. R. D. Bradley, Mrs. F. E. Stevens, all of Goreville, Mrs. C.B. Stanley of Johnston City, Miss Gladys Graves at home and two sisters, W. W. Karaker and Mrs. Hiram Hinkle both of Dongola and eight grandchildren. Funeral services to be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First Baptist Church in Goreville and burial will be on Monday at Cypress. Mar 3, 1923
Miss Cleora Humphrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Humphrey died in Springfield on Thursday afternoon, March 1st and the body is being shipped to Herrin for interment. She was 17 years of age and the information did not give any particulars as to the reason of her death. The body is to arrive Saturday. Mar 3, 1923
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burham of Weaver died at their home the first of this week and was taken to rest in the Royalton Cemetery, following services at the home. Mar 3, 1923
Mrs. Catherine Feorina, wife of John Feorina, 1105 West Cherry Street of Herrin, died at her home on Thursday. She was born April 25, 1893 in Italy, being the daughter of Dominic Otzzetin. Funeral services at the home on Sunday afternoon with interment in the Herrin City Cemetery. Mar 3, 1923
Otley A. Monroe, proprietor of the West Side Tailor Shop and for the past four years a member of the Marion Council, is a candidate for mayor. Mr. Monroe is the only member of the council who is a candidate for a place on the ticket at the coming primary. Mar 3, 1923
Marriage Licenses
George Teller, Ledford 45
Cleo Cozart, Ledford 36 Mar 3, 1923
William Cairns, A Survivor, Told Of The Lester Mine Riot
The state called William Cairns, a survivor of the Lester Mine riot, as their third witness, and he was telling his story at adjournment time. His testimony follows: His home is in Chicago and he was working at the Lester Mine in June. He arrived in Marion on June 15th. He knew Antonio Molkovich with whom he played cards at the Lester Mine. He identified him and the description tallied with that of the undertaker and on the army discharge. He said that he saw Molkovich On the line of march from the mine on the morning of June 22 and next saw him lined up against the wire fence when the command was give to “fire.’ The witness said he became entangled in the wire fence and got no further and that Molkovich was within ten or twelve feet of him for two or three hours that morning. He said that when he first saw him, Molkavich’s eyes were open but that he was not moving and he thought Molkavich was dead then. He did not see the body taken away. The witness had no idea as to the number of shots fired at the woods, but believed that there were several hundred shots fired all together. Assistant Attorney General C. W. Middlekauff then took up the state’s examination, relieving States Attorney Delos DUTY. Mr. CAIRNS said he was 34 and that he was a mine guard. He worked at the mine for seven days and said that C. K. McDowell was the mine superintendent and had a wooden leg. He told of the removal of coal with steam shovels. There were about 50 men working there when he came and there were three buildings on the mine property, the Burlington railroad having a track into the mine. “What water was used at the mine?” asked the attorney. “We had a pump house west of the mine from which water was pumped into the mine. There were two steam shovels there, one for dirt and one for coal. A road running north and south had been cut off by the dirt and a detour road was built.” A map was introduced by agreement with the defense as people’s exhibit number three and it was established that an east and west road was cut, instead of a north and south road. “What was the road to the office?” “It was a private road and we had a sign to that effect there and had a wire across that road.” “When you left the mine on the 22nd of June, how did you go?” “We went out the railroad to the main road, then to Crenshaw where we turned and went on to the powerhouse.” After he got to the mine on June 16th several others came. On the 21st of June he supposed there were sixty there. Mcdowell’s assistant, he said was named Shoemaker and the mine clerk was Robert Officer. “What were your duties as a guard,” he was asked. “I stopped everyone leaving the main road and going on to the private road and found out their business. I worked from 6 to 6 in the day time. I had post number one at the private road leading up to the office.” There were two guards at the water tank. There were 25 guards all together.” “Where were you the morning of June 21st?” he was asked. “At my post.” “Was there any violence that day?” “I relieved a guard named Miller at 11:30 on the steam shovel and got back to my post about 12:15. Several shots were fired from the direction of Crenshaw Crossing and the guards all came in about twenty minutes later.” “What happened next?” “The guards all came in got their rifles and fired back. There were also shots fired from the direction of the schoolhouse soon afterwards. During the entire afternoon a hundred or more shots were fired into the mine. That night we stayed under the cars all night. We heard crowds marching around. We head the commands ‘Halt’ and ‘Fall Out,’ as tho it was an army. Several railroad ties were laid across the cars as a barricade. An airplane flew over the mine at about 500 feet during the late afternoon and fired five shots into the mine.
We laid there all night and occasional shots were fired into the mine during the night. The waterworks was blown up during the afternoon. Shoemaker got the Marion telephone operator once on the morning of the 22nd and then couldn’t get anyone else. He was never able to get the phone operator a second time.” “What about a white flag?” Two flags were put up. One was put up on a pile of dirt the night of June 21st. Judge Hartwell adjourned court until 1:30 without going into the story of the two white flags, which the witness had just spoken of. Mar 5, 1923
Mrs. Lizzie Jane Hester, daughter of Daniel S. and Frances A. Sharp was born near Simpson, Ill. September 14, 1886, died at her home in Marion, Ill., February 28, 1923, aged 26 years, 5 months and 14 days. She was married to Alfred A. Hester July 4, 1908. To this union were born three children, PAUL, Raymond and Verneal. She was converted and united with United Brethren at No. 9, later moving her membership to First Baptist Church of this city and later to Shiloh Church, No. 9 District. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, Alfred A. Hester, the children as above named, her mother, Mrs. Frances A. Sharp, four brothers, Charles Sharp of Vienna; Ben of Harrisburg; Charley of Carterville and Coy of Marion; for sisters, Mrs. Ed Harwood, Mt Pleasant, Iowa, Mrs. Leo Phillips of Vienna; Mrs. James Holmes of Marion and Miss Agnes Sharp of Marion. Her father preceded her in death some 13 years ago. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church, Vienna, after which the body was laid to rest in the Fraternal Cemetery at Vienna. Mar 5, 1923
George Edwin Bowers died of bronchial pneumonia at 9:25 a.m. Saturday. He was the only son of George W. Bowers and Myrtle Gladys Mcroy Bowers. The infant was born February 20th and died March 3rd at their home on West DeYoung Street. The funeral was held Sunday with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Mar 5, 1923
Louise Geradine Barham, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Barham of Johnston City, died at the home there Friday after several days’ illness. The little one who was six years of age had been suffering with diphtheria but had practically recovered when she suffered a relapse and paralysis was given as the cause of her death. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist Church in Johnston City. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Mar 5, 1923
Muriel Lucille Green, the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Green of Scottsboro died on Monday afternoon at ten minutes after one o’clock. She leaves to mourn her death her father and mother, fur sisters and two brothers. These are Mrs. Effie Shanks, Hazel, Alma, Virginia, Joseph and Aaron Green. One brother, Arthur, and one sister, Myrtle, preceded her in death. Muriel was a pupil in the second grade at the McKinley School. Funeral services will be at the home at 2 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Mar 5, 1923
Pauline Rose, the infant daughter of E. G. Reese and Reba Herring Reese, of 304 North Holland Street, passed away Monday, March 5, at the age of 7 months and 27 days. She was sick only a short time with pneumonia. She has one brother, Atwin, who survives. She will be taken to Cana Cemetery for burial. Mar 5, 1923
Two Survivors on Witness Stand
Bernard Jones and William Cairns, survivors of the Lester Mine riot were witnesses when court reconvened Tuesday morning, Cairns to answer one question and Jones for the rest of the time. Bernard J. Jones, of Chicago, was next called to the witness stand. He was a Lester Mine guard, he said, coming to Marion with Mr. Cairns. “Who put up the flag of truce on the evening of June 21st?” asked Asst. Attorney General C. W. Middlekauff. “I did”, replied the witness, “on a telephone wire 150 yards north of the office. IT was made of a sheet. I threw it over the wire after another man handled it to me.” “What happened after that? “We had been on a hill, but after the flag was put up, none of us were any nearer to the flag than 150 to 200 yards. All of us were in the office or in the cars.’ “Now the next morning, what?” “About 5:40 or 5 o’clock a crowd of men outside the mine began shouting, “Come on out of well blow you up.” I carried out a flag, an apron tied to a broom stick. I talked to a crowd on the hill. One of them said he was the leader and promised us safe conduct out of the mine. I reported to McDowell what was said. One of these who favored peace was dressed in dark clothes and had one or two gold teeth and was about twenty-five years old.
“We came out and they searched us and a crowd of about two hundred surrounded us. The crowd then hit us with revolvers. We were lined up in a single line first and then in columns of twos. “At Crenshaw Crossing we were stopped and a man,” pointed out in the court room as Otis Clark, “said ‘halt,’ waving a gun in the air. The first man, who promised us safe conduct said then, “Boys, we’ll take these men out of here.” The man I pointed out said, “We will kill them all and kill off the breed. I have been watching these scabs for five nights.”
“We were then marched on down the line. At Crenshaw the man that promised us safe conduct said, “If you are going to do anything like that, I quit. It’s the worst thing you can do for the Union.” McDowell was at our head all this time but the mob was telling what they would do to “Old Peg leg,” as they called McDowell, he having a wooden leg. At Moake Crossing McDowell dropped down, and Clark jerked him up and hit him on the head with the butt of his gun. I was about 40 feet from McDowell then.
“Clark and another man then led McDowell away from the line and we marched on. Clark had McDowell by the arm and a revolver in his hand. That was the last I saw of McDowell. I did get a good look at the other man.
“I saw several colored men in the mob. One was a big tall one that said, “These are prisoners of war and we ought to treat them as such.’ Defendant James Brown was then pointed out by the witness as another man in the line of march.
“The colored man (Brown) has on an army helmet. He came to me and said, “What have you got one?” then he searched me. He told me to shut-up and then struck me with his fist once. I noticed he was nearly bald headed when he took off his helmet and one ear was nearly off. He had a rifle and kept us in line by punching us with the rifle. When we got to the woods he said, “We’ll take care of you now”
“As we were nearing the powerhouse, a man came up in a machine and got out. I heard his named called Willis by someone in the mob. I saw the man, but did not get a good look. I was on the ground having been knocked down just then.
“After talking with Willis the leader of the mob said to the prisoners that they were going to give them a chance to run under fire. One of the leaders said, “Come into the woods, you scabs. The leader then told the ones with the rifles to fire first. We were then 20 or 30 feet from the four strand barb wire fence. I heard the word `go’ and ran. I received one buckshot. I jumped over the top of the fence. A volley was fired before the word ‘go’ and I should say there were a hundred men in the woods. ” Mar 6, 1923 (Article transcribed in part}
Otto Fontanette, well known Italian miner, died at his home at 314 West White Street on Monday evening. He was born in Italy on November 4, 1888, and at the time of his death was aged 34 years, 3 months and 1 day. Besides his widow, Mrs. Rossie Fontanette, three children, aged 5 years, 3 years and one and one-half years, survive him. The funeral was conducted at the home March 6 at 2 p.m. with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. Deceased was a member of the Catholic Church and of the U.M.W.A. Mar 6, 1923
Leon Delcourt was killed in an accident in Black Briar Mine No. 7 of the St. Louis Coal and Iron Company. The evidence showed that Delcourt came to his death under a fall of coal in the face of the room in which he was working and the coroner’s jury gave a verdict or accidental death. Mar 7, 1923
William Johnson, father of Mrs. Robert Jones and George Johnson of Herrin, died at the home of his daughter on 18th Street at 1 a.m. Wednesday, March 7th. Death came from the infirmities of old age. The body will be taken to Tamarora at 5:30 Wednesday evening where the funeral services will be held on Thursday. Mar 7, 1923
Little Robert Lee Roberts, the six months old son of Clarence and Elsie Copher Roberts, died at their home in Herrin on Tuesday after an illness of several days. The little one was born on September 3, 1922 and was a bright baby. The funeral was held from the home at 3 o’clock Wednesday with interment at the Herrin City Cemetery. Mar 7, 1923
Carterville, March 7—The funeral of Robert Carr, who dropped dead on Sunday, was held from his home at Hurricane at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. He was a native of Marion County and a son of the late Elijah Carr. He was twice married, his first wife being Nancy Crain of Creal Springs and his second being Laura Downs. The latter survives him, as do his four children: Winnie Carr of Los Angeles; Mrs. Ollie Carr Walker of Carterville; Albert Carr of Helena, Ark. and Harry Carr of Sesser. Death came from heart disease and he dropped dead while in his chicken yard at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Mar 7, 1923
Probate Court The will of Ladema E. Carter, deceased, was filed in probate court on Monday. Letters were issued to William A Carter as executor of the will without bond. Mar 7, 1923
In the matter of the estate of Bruce Moore, deceased, of which Henry T. Shadowen is administrator, a petition to sell certain real estate was granted in probate court Monday. Mar 7, 1923
L. D. Hobbs, executor of the estate of Thomas McManus, deceased, filed proof of adjustment of the said estate in probate court Monday Mar 7, 1923
The will of Fletcher Ferges was filed for probate Monday and letters granted to L. Peterson, executor, upon filing bond in the sum of $7,500. Mar 7, 1923
The will of S. M. Manier, deceased, was admitted to probate Monday. Lizzie Manier was named executor of the will without bond. Mar 7, 1923
Edd Russell, administrator of the estate of Leslie Childers, deceased, filed his final report of the said estate in probate court and was finally discharged. Mar 7, 1923
Roy Furlong and 13. Glenn Gulledge, administrators of the estate of George Freeman Furlong, deceased, completed the adjustment of the estate in probate court Monday. Mar 7, 1923
The funeral of George Adams, who died at his home last Saturday after a long illness from tuberculosis, was at 2 p.m. on Monday with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. He was a son of Jack and Minnie Carter Adams and was born on May 3, 1892. His sister, Nina Adams, lives in Detroit. Deceased was a miner. He went to the sanitarium at Ottawa but failed to get the hoped for benefit. Mar 7, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Revell W. Finn, West Frankfort 23
Bertha Menees, West Frankfort 22
Arnold Oliver, West Frankfort 22
Lena Baker, West Frankfort 20
Marion Coloni, Colp 25
Gena Bergunda, Colp 22 Mar 7, 1923
Enos McDonald, a miner of Pittsburg passed away at his home Thursday morning at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 22 days. He was born in Scotland and came to this country about forty years ago and for the past 19 years has been employed in the mines at Pittsburg. He has two brothers that survive, John McDonald, Pittsburg and Robert McDonald of Scotland. He was a member of the U.M.W.A. and the Redmen Lodge. The funeral will be held March 9th at his home in Pittsburg with interment at the Spillertown Cemetery. Mar 8, 1923
The funeral of Muriel Lucille Green, the eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Green of Scottsboro, who died Monday of pneumonia, was held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the home of the parents, and was one of the largest funerals ever held for a child in that community. The girl was a pupil at the McKinley School and many of her playmates attended the funeral. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery and the pallbearers were Mary Cagle, Velma Wier, Frankie Hall and Lora Sanson. So profuse were the floral offerings that it required fourteen of her former companions to bear the flowers. These were Lorene Lambert, Alma Bratton, Margaret McCluskie, Annabell Shanks, Myrl Browning, Goldie Romans, Lillian Root, Florence Romans, Allen Hill, Charity Lovelace, Geneva Perry, Roberta Herrin, Edith Walker and Mary Browning. Mar 8, 1923
A seven-pound daughter was born on Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mason of Cypress, Ill, at the home of Mrs. Mason’s mother, A. J. Mangle of Herrin. This is the first child in the family and both mother and babe are doing well. Mar 8, 1923
The body of Joshua Milam, former Herrin miner who died Sunday, was shipped to Blockton, Alabama Monday for burial. The deceased was born in Alabama March 8, 1852 and at the time of his death was 70 years, 11 months and 26 days of age. He had formerly been a miner but had not been active in that occupation for some time preceding his death. He leaves to mourn his death several sons and grandchildren and a host of friends in Herrin. Mar 8. 1923
Mike Tinerilla, the small boy who was stabbed by parties unknown one morning last week, is reported doing nicely at the Hen–in Hospital and it is now believed that he will recover. The boy was on his way to the meat market when two boys with a twelve-inch butcher knife stabbed him a dangerous wound just below the heart. Mar 8, 1923
Mrs. Irene Miller Ballas of Carterville passed away at her home on West Idaho Street in that city on Tuesday after a short illness. She was 86 years old at the time of her death and leaves a large family of relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon from the Christian Church in Carterville. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Mar 8, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Myrum Upton, Johnston City 20
Ruth Boner, Johnston City 16
Dalton Howard, Herrin 20
Golda Mozy, Clifford 18
Frank Adams, Herrin 19
Susie Stacy, Herrin 17
Clyde Grizel, Herrin 26
Hattie M. Ardery, Carterville 24 Mar 8, 1923
On account of the serious illness of Mrs. Nathan Barnes, wife of one of the jurors of the Lester Mine Riot trial, court adjourned on Thursday (March 9th) pending further information from Bailiff John Schafer who accompanied the juror to his home. The report was that Mrs. Barnes’ condition was very critical and her death was feared. Barnes is a lifetime farmer living in Grassy Township. He lives the farthest from the county seat than any other juror. Mar 8, 1923
Wednesday Court Proceedings
Robert Tracy, a survivor of the Lester Mine riot, was the first witness to identify and point out defendant Hugh Willis, to the court room. He alleged that heard Willis tell the leader of the mob to take them into the woods and let them run under fire. Tracy said he started to run as soon as he got a chance to run when they got into the woods. He escaped without being shot after swimming a lake. Mar 8, 1923
West Frankfort, March 9—John Kelley, constable at Zeigler, and one of the men indicted in connection with the Lester Mine riot was shot and killed at Zeigler last night. Danny Davis, a coal miner, according to eyewitnesses, shot Kelley in a soft drink parlor. The shooting followed an argument over a debt of five dollars, which Kelley attempted to collect from Davis. Only one shot was fired, the officer dying instantly. Davis has not been apprehended. Kelly was considered a quick gunshot and is said to have killed several men. Mar 9, 1923
John H. Clarida, 908 West White Street is making a strong race for office of mayor on the labor ticket. Clarida was born at Crab Orchard in 1876, moving to Marion in 1898. He has two daughters one of whom is attending the University of Illinois and the other is in the township high school. He is a lifelong Republican, a member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias lodges and a coal miner, being employed at White Ash Mine. Mar 9, 1923
Oak Grove Mrs. David Upchurch, one of our old members of the community has passed away. Mar 9, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Holmes are the proud parents of a pair of twin girls who arrived there yesterday. Mar 9, 1923
Ben Russell who has been living at Carrier Mills for the past few months has moved into his new house this week. Mar 9, 1923
Mrs. Amanda Peebles of Crab Orchard who has been suffering from cancer for some time, passed from life Friday evening while returning home from Greenville on the C. & E. I. train, where she had been for treatment. The body was brought to Marion and later it was taken to the home at Crab Orchard. Mrs. Peebles, the daughter of Joel Corder, was born on September 19, 1855 and at the time of her death was 67 years, 5 months and 21 days old. She was the wife of R. F. Peebles, a druggist of Crab Orchard and was a member of the Baptist Church there. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from Mt Pleasant Church. Mrs. Peebles leaves, besides her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Milton Pulley of Marion and Miss Ethel Peebles at home, also a brother, James Corder of Pittsburg and a sister, Nola, in Kansas City, Mo. Mar 10, 1923
Gaudy Harris of 715 Liberty Street died Friday at nine p.m. Mr. Harris was a colored man residing with his father, Lannus Harris. He was a coal miner and died of pneumonia. His father and a sister mourn his death. He died at the age of 32 and will be interred at the Rose Hill Cemetery on Sunday. Mar 10, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Pete Westbrook, Anna 53
Mary Taylor, White Ash 53 Mar 10, 1923
Creal Springs Mrs. Mary O’Neal Short, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E T. O’Neal died on Sunday at the Anna Hospital February 25th, being about 25 years of age. Death was due to influenza. Deceased was a member of the Christian Church at Ralls Grove. The funeral was held at the Shiloh Church on Wednesday afternoon and burial was in the nearby cemetery. Mar 10, 1923
William White, one of Creal Springs’ best citizens and old soldier, has been in a real bad condition several days with gastritis and enlargement of the liver. Mar 10, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. McIntire are the proud parents of a new baby girl. The little miss arrived last week and is felling right at home. All interested parties are happy. Mar 10, 1923
Carterville Mrs. Katherine Reed, teacher at the high school was absent one half day on Wednesday. Mar 10, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. David Wallace were in Herrin visiting their daughter, Mrs. A. J. Nangle Wednesday. Mar 10, 1923
Grandma Choate is seriously ill at her home. Mar 10, 1923
Candidates W. D. Abney will be the first one on the list of candidates for the nominations of city commissioner at the primary election on March 13. Mar 10, 1923
In Eura Griggs, a former city clerk is a candidate for city commissioner. Mar 10, 1923
Dr. M. W. Balance’s name will be voted on for nomination for city commissioner on Tuesday. Mar 10, 1923
John Schafer, former deputy sheriff and at present a bailiff of the Lester Mine Riot jury, is a candidate for the nomination for police magistrate at the election on Tuesday. Mar 10, 1923
W. L. Dunston, president of the Williamson County fair for the past two years is a candidate for the nomination for mayor at the primary on March 13th. Mar 10, 1923
Oscar Roberts OF 1012 North Van Buren Street is among the candidates for commissioner at the coming city election. Mar 10, 1923
“Bud” Long, the well-known sign painter and decorator who has been confined to his home most of the time for several months on account of lead poisoning, is a candidate for police magistrate. Mar 10, 1923
Glenn Gulledge, assistant cashier at the Marion State and Savings Bank, is a candidate for the nomination for city commissioner. He was born in Carterville but moved to Marion while a young man, attending school here and graduating from the Marion High School. Mar 10, 1923
Otley A. Monroe is a candidate for mayor of the city of Marion, subject to the primary of March 13, 1923. Mar 10, 1923
Mrs. H. W. Bateman was seriously injured Sunday evening when she was thrown through the windshield of their car after a collision with a parked car on West Main Street. Mar 12, 1923
Everett Davis of Scottsboro shot and killed himself on Saturday afternoon about 5 p.m. He died while en route to a doctor’s office in Marion. According to evidence before the coroner’s jury, the young man had trouble with his wife and she had taken one revolver from him and thrown it into a well. Later he found a revolver in a car of a friend and placed the revolver to his breast, pulled the trigger and died before medical held could be obtained. The young man was born in Williamson County on October 19, 1899 and died at the age of 23 years, 4 months and 21 days. He was the son of Frank and Laura Davis. He was married to Donnie McCombs at Scottsboro and their only child died when it was four days old. He was a member of the U.M.W.A. and was a miner at the time of his death. The brothers and sisters are, Charley Davis of Crenshaw; Claude Davis, George Davis and Mrs. Austin Smith of Scottsboro and Robert Davis of Johnston City. The funeral was held at the Free Baptist Church in Scottsboro and interment was at the Camp Cemetery. Mar 12, 1923
Mrs. Effie Eubanks Gehring, wife of L. E. H. Gehring of Superior, Neb., died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Joe Vick, in Herrin at 4 o’clock Monday morning. Mrs. Gehring met with an accident several years ago from which she never fully recovered but her death was caused by cancer of the stomach. Funeral services will be conducted at the home of her sister, Mrs. Vick. The body will be taken to Superior, Nebraska for interment at her former home. Deceased was a daughter of G. I. Eubanks and was born at Harrisburg on March 12, 1874 and was just 49 years of age. She is survived by her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Annie (E. T.) Durham and Carrie (Jo) Vick and four brothers, George Eubanks of Marion; Louis Eubanks of Chicago; Ernest Eubanks of St. Louis and Eugene of Washington state. She was a member of the M.E. church at Superior. Mar 12, 1923
A. J. Smith, a retired farmer of Buncombe, died Saturday morning of flu and pneumonia. He was about 76 years of age and had spent his entire life in and near Buncombe. At the time of his death he was visiting with his daughter, Mrs. Josephine Ragsdale, his wife having died of pneumonia about a year ago. Mr. Smith was an old soldier and was a member of the Christian Church. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Etta Ragsdale, Mrs. Everett Hennard, both living near Buncombe and Mrs. Josephine Ragsdale with whom he made his home. Funeral services were held Monday from the Methodist Church at Buncombe and interment was in the Mt Zion Cemetery. Mar 12, 1923
Tick Ridge Mrs. Nancy Motsinger spent the weekend with her daughter, Mrs. Ida Cox. Mar 12, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ingram of Carterville visited the latter’s father, John Carmical Saturday. Mar 12, 1923
Mrs. Cara Wilborn was called to Carrier Mills Sunday on account of the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Quick. Mar 12, 1923
Mrs. Susie Jackson visited with her daughter Mrs. Harry Coxwell of Herrin over the weekend. Mar 12, 1923
Marriage Licenses
John L. Street, Herrin 19
Mary E. Holmes, Energy 19
Justin Vaught, Cambria 18
Vera May Pollard, Cambria 16
Roscoe D. Moore, Fairfield 27
Mildred 0. Tickner, Fairfield 21
L. Burns, Johnston City 53
Mrs. Ella Bateman, Johnston City 43 Mar 12, 1923
Little Virginia Smith entertained a number of friends Sunday afternoon in honor of her eighty-birthday anniversary. Those present were Lula Mae Gulley, Mary Evelyn Kisner, Morene Worthing, Alice Lucile Wardle, Vera Louise Herrin, Ida Mae Roberts, Helen Albright and Etta Zulene Smith. Mar 13, 1923
The medical kit that Dr. Levi B. Casey has carried in and around Marion for nearly forty years has been laid to one side and he has made his last call in answer to a summons from the Supreme Physician of us all. For years Dr. Casey has ministered to the sick and injured, but six weeks ago he contracted a cold, which turned to pneumonia a week ago and caused his death on Wednesday morning at 12:25 a.m. Dr. Casey was born in Johnson County on March 22, sixty-one years ago, the son of Captain and Mrs. L. B. Casey. His father was Captain of Company D. of the 31st. Illinois Volunteers in the Civil War. He was united in marriage with Miss Laura B. Lowe on April 24, 1889 in the house where he died, and to that union one son, Dr. Clyde Casey was born. The son is now practicing medicine in Chicago. The brothers and sisters who survive are, Mrs. Nancy Webb of West Frankfort; Ranter Casey of Marion, Dan Casey of Tunnel Hill and Dr. W. E. Casey now located in the west. While studying medicine he taught school in Bainbridge, but later went to the University of Louisville, Ky., where he graduated in 1885. He moved to Marion in 1886 and began practice here in partnership with Dr. E. L. Denison, then in the drug business. In 1888 he took a postgraduate medical course in Chicago. Dr. Casey was a member of the First Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church and interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mar 13, 1923
Funeral services for John Jackson who died Sunday night were held Tuesday at the home of his stepdaughter, Mrs. Mark Woodley in Thorne Place. Mr. Jackson was born in England and had lived in this country for twenty years. Besides his widow he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James Longstaff and two stepdaughters and two stepsons, Ms. Mark Woodley of Marion, Mrs. James Batterby of Indian Harbor, Ind. and John and Tom Jackson, now in Africa. Mar 14, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Andrew South, Marion R.R. 6 23
Bertha Farley, Marion R.R. 6 19
Harry Turner, Herrin 21
Vernie Irby, Herrin 18
Thomas Durbaston, White Ash 42
Mary E. Stephens, Johnston City 47 Mar 14, 1923
Funeral services for the late D. W. Bryant were held at the Cash Undertaking Parlors on West Main Street at 7 o’clock Tuesday evening. The body was then taken to Atkins, Ark. Wednesday morning where interment will be made. His sister, Mrs. George Parish lives there. Mar 14, 1923
Mrs. Lillilan Cagle of Clifford died in the Herrin Hospital about six p.m. Sunday after a brief illness. She was the wife of John Cagle and at the time of her death was forty-six years of age. The body will be shipped to Blockton, Ala. where interment will take place the middle of the week. Mar 14, 1923
Mrs. James O. Boyd died in Indianapolis on Monday and the body was shipped to Marion Wednesday morning for burial here. She formerly lived here and was the daughter of William Ramsey of White Ash. At the time of her death she was 27 years, 9 months and 13 days of age. The funeral will be held at the church in White Ash on Thursday and interment will be made in Marion. Mar 14, 1923
Mrs. Robert Wallace’s home on North Van Buren Street caught fire Wednesday and the top of the house was badly burned off, while much water damage was done to the upstairs rooms. Mar 14, 1923
Robert Newton of Bush, who has been held in the county jail on a charge of larceny, filed bond Wednesday and was released. Mar 14, 1923
Miss Effie May Ivy of North Garfield Street died from tuberculosis on Wednesday. She was the only daughter of Arch Ivy, Marion teamster. Miss IVY was born near Creal Springs on August 1, 1881 and at the time of death was 41 years, 7 months and 13 days. Her mother died 21 years ago. Funeral services at the home Thursday evening at 7:30 with interment by the side of her mother on Friday at Walnut Grove, three and a half miles southeast of Creal Springs. Mar 15, 1923
J. A. Whitesides was placed in jail Wednesday for selling mortgage property. Mar 15, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Clyde Quill, Herrin 18
Hannah M. Evans, Herrin 15 Mar 15, 1923
Creal Springs, March 15—Creal Springs weeps over the departure of another of her most honored citizens and Civil War veterans in the person of F. M Batson, who answered his last roll call on March 4, 1923 at his late home on Chamness. Street. He had reached the advanced age of eighty-two years. Deceased was a loyal supporter of the government during the crying days of civil strife. His enlistment in the Union Army dates August 26, 1862, Company E, eighty-first Infantry. He bore his share of service in many hard experiences being engaged in the Guntown, Miss. raid early in June 1864 and on the tenth day was taken as a prisoner to the Andersonville Prison where he suffered untold hardships for nine weary months. He was a faithful soldier in the service of the Grand Army of the Republic and was a devout lover in the service of the Lord and Master as well. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Carbondale, where his funeral was held. Mr. Batson was married first in 1865 to Debby Whitaker near Makanda where he lived on a farm several years, from when he moved to Carbondale. Two sons of this union are living, one in Carbondale the other in Murphysboro. His first companion died some years ago while residing in Florida. His second marriage was to Mrs. Taylor of Creal Springs in May 1922, who is left to mourn. His body slumbers beneath the green, while his spirit lives in peace with his Maker. Mar 15, 1923
Probate Court In the matter of the estate of the minor heirs of E. S. Jent, deceased, Christian Jent, guardian, filed her report of the sale of certain real estate in probate court. Mar 15, 1923
Theresa Mortsik was appointed guardian of the minor heirs of the estate of Steve Mortski in probate court this week upon filing bond for $1,400. Mar 15, 1923
Jack Bradley was appointed administrator of the estate of Jack Bradley upon filing bond of $1,000. Mar 15, 1923
W. 0. Paisley was appointed administrator Wednesday of the estate of D. W. Bryant, deceased, upon filing bond in the sum of $1,000. Mar 15, 1923
The Lester Mine Riot trial continues in recess as Juror Nathan Barnes has not been able to return and it is not certain that he will return on Friday as previously intimated in a message he sent to Judge D. T. Hartwell. Mar 15, 1923
Isaac Cooper, pressman for The Republican Leader has been sick for two weeks and has now developed pneumonia. Mar 15, 1923
Articles of incorporation and charter of the Pyramid Coal Company were filed this week in the office of the circuit clerk. The new company among other properties takes over part of the interests of the Hamilton-Lester Coal Company. Charles Hamilton is in manager of the main office located on South Market Street, Marion. The new company is incorporated with a capital stock of $225,000 and is formed according to its charter for the purpose of mining and producing coal and other utilities. The board of directors elected for one year are: George F. Campbell, West Frankfort; Walter B. Crawford, West Frankfort; Charles W. Campbell, West Frankfort; John E. Jones, West Frankfort and Charles Hamilton of Marion. Mar 15, 1923
James S. Calvert of 1100 East Reeves Street died at his home Friday morning with pneumonia. He was born in Saline County and married Mary Elizabeth Gowdy of Enfield on February 6, 1910. To that union three children were born, Willie Calvert, Fredia Marie Calvert and James Robert Calvert all of Marion. He also had four stepchildren, Mrs. John Shaw, Nettie Morris, Robert Morris and Bestral Morris, all of Marion. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Susan Hood of Mt. Vernon, Ind. and Mrs. Jasper Sterns of Concord, Ill. Mr. Calvert was 51 years of age at the time of his death. He had been a miner practically all of his life and was a member of the General Baptist Church. Funeral services to be held Sunday at the Third Baptist Church and interment in Marion. Mar 16, 1923
Funeral services for Dr. L.B. Casey were held at the First M.E. Church on Thursday afternoon and despite the fearful rainstorm the church was filled. The pallbearers were Drs. G. J. Baker, A. E. Edwards, H. A. Felts, Clyde Baker And J. G. Parmley and Judge W. W. Duncan. Mar 16, 1923
Herrin Personals Mrs. Allie Griffin and son, Willie, of Herrin left Wednesday for Hallidayboro to visit her father, Eten Foster, who is seriously ill. Mar 16, 1923
Mrs. Rachel Leeper of Herrin went to Carbondale to spend the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Crider. Mar 16, 1923
Ernest Calcatera of Herrin, employed at the No. 7 mine received a fractured leg Wednesday and was rushed to Herrin Hospital. Mar 16, 1923
Mrs. Bennie Brown went to Anna Wednesday to visit her mother, Mrs. Matilda Mont who broke her arm and is in the hospital. Mrs. Mont is 84 years old. Mar 16, 1923
Mrs. Henry Matheny died at her home on 16th Street on Tuesday. She was born January 14, 1870 and this year celebrated her 53rd birthday. One daughter, Louise Matheny, survives. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the home. Mar 16, 1923
A son was born on Thursday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rich of South Midway Street. The young man weighted eight pounds. This is the second boy and third child in the family. Max 16, 1923
Washington D. C. March 15–The will of Mrs. John A. Logan, widow of General John A. Logan, filed here for probate disinherits her two granddaughters, Mary Louise Logan Desancay and Edith Josephine Ditworth. Mrs. Logan declared that she once had a great affection for them, but they “completely ignored the existence of myself and their aunt, Mary Logan Tucker, and have treated me with such unpardonable indifference that I cannot forgive them or allow them to share with their brother, John A. Logan, III, in my affections or benefactions.” Calumet Place, the home of Gen. Logan, is given to her daughter, Mary Logan Tucker and her grandson, John A. Logan, III, during their lives and is to descend to John A. Logan, IV. The library manuscripts and copyrights or General Logan and the deceased are given to Mrs. Tucker and at her death to John A. Logan, III. In the event of the grandson’s death the library is to go to the State Historical Society of Illinois to be known as the Logan Library. A collection of curios on the death of Mrs. Tucker is to be placed in Logan Memorial Hall in the capitol of Springfield. The daughter is directed to burn all the private letters of General Logan and of his widow and the publication of any extracts there from is expressly forbidden. Badges, family silver and copies of coats of arms are given to the grandson. Certain presents and wall tapestry are left to Edith A. Logan, her daughter-in-law, with the regret that the testatrix has nothing more valuable to give in recognition, “of never failing kindness and generosity.” Mar 16, 1923
James Calvin died Friday at his home at 1100 East Reeves Street. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Third Baptist Church. Mr. Calvin’s death was due to pneumonia. At the time of his death he was 51 years, 7 months and 4 days of age. The deceased was a miner and a member of the U.M.W.A. local No 518. He was born in White County near Carmi, August 12, 1871. He was first married to Ida May Hood who preceded him in death, October 17, 1905. To this union one child, William Calvin was born and he survives. He was again united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Gowdy, Feb. 6, 1910. His second wife survives. Of this union Fredith Marie, age 12 and James Vollie, age 9 survive. There are also the following stepchildren: Mrs. John Shaw, Miss Nellie Morris, Robert and Bortrel Morris, all of Marion. Two sisters, Mrs. Susan Hood of Mt. Vernon, Ind. and Mrs. Jasper Stearns of Concord, Ill, survive the deceased. Mar 17, 1923
Mrs. Mary England died at her home at Spillertown Sunday, March 18th. She was born in England September 8, 1882 and died at the age of 40 years, 6 months and 10 days. She was married to William England at Back worth, England in 1920 and came to America 19 years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She has two sons, Robert England and Joseph D. England, both of Spillertown. The funeral will be held at the Spillertown church on Tuesday, March 20th at 2 o’clock. Mar 17, 1923
Jasper Newton Hill of Scottsboro passed away at his home at 7:15 Sunday evening, March 18, after a short illness. He was born in this country on October 31, 1872 and was aged 50 years, 4 months and 18 days. He was married to Miss Willie Latham 28 years ago and is survived by his widow and six children: W. D. Hill is at Newport News, Va., while Mrs. Oscar Robert and Robert L., Hosea L., Louis R. and Aleen May Hill live at Scottsboro. His brothers and sisters are I. C. Hill, Mrs. Elmer Blackburn, M. N. Hill, J. T. Hill, Gilbert Hill and Orion Hill of Marion and S. B. Hill of Scranton. He was a son of John T. and Susan Neely Hill, and was raised on a farm but later worked in the mines and was a member of the U.M.W. of A. The funeral will be held from the Free Will Baptist Church at Scottsboro and interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Mar 19, 1923
Mrs. Sam Ellis went to Mulberry Grove Monday to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. M. F. Davis, who died Saturday at 1 p.m. following three years with paralysis. Mrs. Davis was about 88 years of age and leaves seven children, Ellas Davis and John Davis of Taylorville, George Davis of Christopher, P. D. Davis of Soronto, Mrs. Barbara Stepp of Danville, Mrs. Sarah Jordan of St. Louis and Mrs. Anna Rollwitz of Mulberry Grove with whom she had been making her home for the past few years. Funeral services to be held Tuesday with interment in the Segrace Cemetery near there. Mar 19, 1923
Edward Albert Ivy died Saturday at the home of his father, Thomas Ivy, at 909 East Reeves Street at the age of 7 years, 4 months and 25 days. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivy and had been ill for several weeks. A short time ago he underwent an operation at Carbondale. The mother of the boy was formerly Miss Ora Deaton. The funeral will be held at the Third Baptist Church Monday and interment will be at Rose Hill cemetery. Mar 19, 1923
Robert Nelson Hicks, fifteen-year-old son of Robert Hicks, electric lineman of Marion, hung himself on Sunday afternoon at his home on North Bentley Street. According to the father he left home about 8:30 and the boy was still at home. He returned home about 2 p.m. and found the front door open and the light burning in the kitchen. He called the boy and got no answer. He then looked in the side room and found the boy hanging about three feet from the door. He had taken the cap lifter from the stove and tied the wire, which was taken from an old desk telephone, then stuck the cap lifter through the hole in the ceiling and tied the wire around his neck. The father said he supposed his son stepped off a chair, which was standing near. His feet were about 3 or 4 inches from the floor. He didn’t know any reason whatever for his son to do what he did. His mother is dead, and he lived at home with his father, two brothers and two sisters. Mar 19, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Goddard celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary on Saturday evening March 17th with 35 of their friends being guests at their home on North Court Street. Mar 19, 1923
Marriage Licenses
John Capps, Carterville 23
Mae Ragier, Carterville 19 Mar 19 1923
Mrs. Lucy Belle Pritchett, wife of William Pritchett, was found dead in bed at her home Monday morning. The cause of her death it is believed was from a case of the flu, which she was believed well of. She has two children; Harold Pritchett and Mrs. W. 0. Borum, both of near the home of the mother. The brothers are ED McInturff, A. L. McInturff and Frank McInturff, all of Marion route four. The funeral will be held at the Shiloh Church and interment will be at the Shiloh Cemetery. She was the daughter of Harry and America Perry McInturff. Mar 19, 1923
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday for Tony Colombo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colombo of 212 North 17th Street, Herrin. The youth died on Friday at the age of 1 year, 2 months and 9 days. The services will be at the Catholic Church and interment will be at St. Carlo Cemetery in Herrin. Mar 19, 1923
Herrin Personals The three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Downs of Energy is suffering with a broken leg. Mar 19,1923
The three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Campbell of 813 South 9th Street is seriously ill with pneumonia and fear has been expressed as to his recovery. Mar 19, 1923
Will Burkhart’s home on North Market Street was badly damaged by fire on Tuesday morning when a spark from the flue set fire to the roof. With the wind blowing at a high gale it was only a short time until the entire roof was on fire. Mar 20, 1923
Word was received here that Richard Hastings, born and reared to manhood here, had passed away at his home in Comanche, Texas March 14, 1923, at the age of 33 years, 3 months and 23 days. Born November 19, 1889, he was the youngest son of J. H. Hastings of Marion. Having been a lifelong sufferer from asthma he left for the south about twelve years ago with the hope that the climate of the southland would benefit his health. There he was married to Miss Jona Skinner, who together with four children survives, R. H., Junior, Grace Belle, Lorena and Marion Williamson Belle. His aged father, J. H. Hasting and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. John Sharp of Marion, Oscar and Aud Sharp of Missouri and Elden and Delmus of Marion, are left to mourn his passing. His mother and two brothers preceded him in death several years ago. Interment was made at Comanche. Mar 20, 1923
Mrs. Lucy Belle Pritchett, wife of William Pritchett living on route four, Marion, expired in the arms of her husband shortly before eleven o’clock Sunday night following a prolonged illness with the flu. As she had been under a doctor’s care since September, no inquest was necessary, but Coroner McCown held an inquiry instead. At the inquiry her husband stated his wife had been able to do her housework for some time and ate a hearty supper Sunday evening. About ten o’clock, after retiring, she jumped from her bed and exclaimed she could not lie in bed. She threw her arms around her husband’s neck and passed away. Mar 20, 1923
An eight-pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bearden on Monday at their home 901 South Market Street. He has been named Forrest and is the first child of the family. An unusual incident is that his great, great grandmother and great, great, great grandmother, Mrs. Mosley of this city, welcome the youngster. Mar 20, 1923
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Emery of Scottsboro on Monday. This is their third child. Mar 20, 1923
Mrs. Zada Ethel Ramsey Boyd was born in Crittenden County, Kentucky on May 27, 1895 and departed this life on March 12, 1923 at Indianapolis, Indian. She was at the time of her death 27 years, 10 months and 12 days old. She was united in marriage on August 12, 1921 to James 0. Boyd. She leaves besides her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Ramsey of White Ash and the following brothers and sisters, James R. Ramsey of Spillertown, Mrs. Taney Darris of Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Estell Demming of White Ash, Mrs. Albert Rose of Harrisburg, Ill. and Ernest and Jewell Ramsey, still at home. Mar 20, 1923
Chancery Bill for Divorce—Christine Mola vs. Dominec Mola Mar 20, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Reynolds are happy over the arrival of an eight and a half pound girl at their home at 10:50 Wednesday morning. This is the first child and she was named Dorcas Ann. The mother was formerly Miss Edith Hoy. There is a substitute carrier working for John D. on city postal route No two while he tells of the new daughter. Max 21, 1923
Mrs. Sallie Ann Balder, the wife of John Balder, died at her home on North Logan Street Wednesday morning, March 21 at 5 a.m. She was born in Kentucky, November19, 1877 and came to Marion about twenty-one years ago. She was married to John Balder in St. Charles, Ky. in 1892. Mrs. Balder is the mother of four children: Clara Balder, Frank Balder, Ernest Balder, all at home and Mrs. Harvey McAnelly of Marion. Mrs. Balder has been a member of the Christian Church for the past 33 years and her funeral will be held there Thursday, March 22nd at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mar 21, 1923
Mrs. Bettie Pedigo, the wife of George Pedigo, died at her home in Lake Creek Township Wednesday at 9 a.m. She was born in Kentucky February 1, 1849 and thirty-six years ago was married to Henry Barken. After his death she was married to George Pedigo eleven years ago. Three brothers and one sister, Clara Mifflin of Gainsville, Ark. James Mifflin of Pittsburg, Ernest Johnson, West Frankfort and John R. Mifflin of Popular Bluff, Mo, survive her. The funeral will be held at the Lake Creek Church and interment will be there. Mar 21, 1923
Mrs. Grossey, 316 North 13th Street, Herrin, passed away Saturday at her home, aged 61 years, 7 months and 17 days. The funeral was held Monday morning at the Baptist Church with Rev. I. E. Lee officiating. Mar 21, 1923
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Catoni of 104 North 15th Street, Herrin, died Saturday and was buried Sunday in the Catholic Cemetery. Mar 21, 1923
Leland Bell of Herrin and Miss Mattie Barwick of Carterville were married at 1 o’clock Monday afternoon at the West Side Hotel, Dr. J. W. Cummins officiating. Mar 21, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Leland Bell, Herrin 21
Mattie Barwick, Carterville 19
Earl Lutes, Herrin 21
Dean Salney, Herrin 20 Mar 21, 1923
Court House Notes James Mark of Colp was put in the county jail Tuesday as he is believed to be insane due to shell shock received during the war. Mar 21, 1923
Paul Huggins was arrested Monday in Herrin. The charges against him being assault and battery and interfering with public worship. He was fined $25 and costs and after paying the fine was released. Mar 21, 1923
William Smith was released from the county jail Tuesday after charges against him were withdrawn. Mar 21, 1923
Henshaw Robert Holmes has purchased a fine horse and buggy from Otton Shaw. Mar 21, 1923
Robert Holmes visited his brother-in-law near Ozark who has been ill. Mar 21, 1923
Mrs. Sarah Hall of Scottsboro visited her daughter, Mrs. Julia Tanner near Stonefort last week. Mar 21, 1923
Helen Lucille Barrentine, the infant daughter of Charley Barrentine, died on Tuesday at his home on East Union Street at the age of 1 year, 5 months and 18 days. Helen was the only daughter of three children, the boys are, Earshel and James Barrentine. The funeral was held at the home of the parents on Wednesday at 3 o’clock. Mar 21, 1923
Bert Scobey has sold his interest in the Hudgens and Scobey Undertaking Establishment to Egbert Hudgens. The firm has been together for two years. Mar 22, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Oscar Paisley, Benton 43
Little Belle Heneline, Stonefort 21
Vermie Venus, Creal Springs 21
Rhoda Gilley, Creal Springs 20 Mar 22, 1923
J. W. Keller of Herrin was seriously injured Wednesday by a fall of slate in Madison No. 12 Mine, where he was employed. His leg and spine were crushed. He was taken to the Herrin Hospital. Mar 22, 1923
Herrin Personals Harry Jeter was seriously injured Monday morning at the Bobbie Dick Coal Mine. Mr. Jeter was kicked by the mule he was driving injuring him about his face and head. Mar 22, 1923
Miss Wilma Rudolph, daughter of Charles Rudolph and a student at the high school, was operated on Tuesday. Her condition is considered serious. Mar 22, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Kirk are the parents of an eight-pound girl who arrived at their home near Jeffrie Tuesday. Mar 22, 1923
The four-day-old son of Eldo Wright is seriously ill with pneumonia at this writing. Mar 22, 1923
Milton Baxter died at his home in Blythesville, Arkansas on Friday and his body was shipped to Cambria, accompanied by his friend, Mr. Golly, and arrived in Cambria on Sunday morning and was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. John R. Russell, south of Cambria. Mr. Baxter was 72 years of age. Two brothers, Charles P. of Jackson County and Elmer B. of Herrin and one sister, Mrs. Russell survive and three children and one stepson in Arkansas, besides many nieces and nephews. Services were conducted at the home of Mrs. Russell on Monday and burial was made in the Wilson Cemetery. Mar 22, 1923
Charles W., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Adams, died Wednesday night of pneumonia. The child was born December 12, 1922. Mar 22, 1923
James Milton Gill of route five, passed away at the home of his son, Delberet Gill, at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 8 days. Mr. Gill was born in Williamson County November 1, 1844 and spent all of his life here. In 1866 he was married to Mary E. Gamblin and to this union nine children were born, six of whom preceded him in death. The three that survive are Mrs. Agnes Sharpe, Delbert Gill of Marion route five and Cordis Gill of Herrin. He has two half-sisters, one of whom is living in Arkansas and the other in Texas. Mr. Gill was a member of Fountain Church and belonged to the I.O.O.F. at Fountain. He was a blacksmith in his earlier days but at the time of his death he was retired and lived with his children. The funeral will be held at the Fountain Church on Saturday, March 24th. Interment will be at the Fountain Cemetery. Mar 23, 1923
Mrs. Mary England who was sick for some time passed away Sunday afternoon. She leaves besides her husband, two children, Robert and Joseph, both of Spillertown. Her mother and father preceded her in death a few years ago. She leaves several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Browning of Scottsboro officiating. Mar 23, 1923
Creal Springs Claude Stotlar has been engaged as clerk in the post office made vacant by the resignation of Ben Whiteside. The postmaster, Mr. Anderson, says that office in all departments has increased 25 to 30 per cent during the past year. Mar. 23, 1923
Miss Nancy Ballard of Hurst spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ballard. Mar 23, 1923
Mrs. James Allee was called to Chicago Friday on account of the death and funeral of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank Allee. Mar 23, 1923
Miss Dorthy Pirtle spent the weekend with her father, Harrison Pirtle in Round Knob. Mar 23, 1923
A seven-pound boy arrived Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Patrick on East Union Street. This is the second child and second boy of the family. Mr. Patrick is the general manager of Cline-Vick Drug Store in Marion. Mar 23, 1923
A delightful surprise birthday was given Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Washburn at the Fair Grounds in honor of the 50th birthday of Mrs. Washburn, the 22nd birthday of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Charles Washburn and the 20th birthday of her niece, Mrs. Leo Courtney. Mar 23, 1923
Mrs. Alfred Wallace entertained at the Wallace home on North State Street in honor of her daughters, Margaret Virginia Wallace’s fifth birthday. Mar 24, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Howard Halcomb, Herrin 26
Gertrude Waters, Herrin 21
Frank Stanenic, Herrin 26
Annie Roscie, Herrin 22 Mar 24, 1923
Becoming ill while in Marion to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, Mrs. Anna Miller Kellogg, wife of Lawrence Kellogg of Coal City, ILL., died Saturday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Williams Anderson, 621 North Madison Street of double pneumonia. Mrs. Kellogg was called to Marion by the death of her sister’s husband, Andrew McCluskie and while here became ill herself. Her mother, Mrs. Mary Miller, is also ill. The funeral services will be held Monday at the Anderson home. Burial will be made in Maplewood Cemetery. The deceased was born March 26, 1896 and at the time of her death lacked but two days of being 27 years of age. She was the daughter of Peter and Mary Mille and was born in Coal City, Ill. She formerly lived in Marion and attended school here. In November 1920 she married Lawrence Kellogg at Joliet, Ill. The following brothers and sisters survive, Matthew Mille, St. Louis; Mrs. Katherine Anderson, Marion; Mrs. Lena Fawcett, Marion; Mike Miller, Vandalia, Mrs. Emma Dupont, Pratt, Kan. and Dan Miller, Marion. The father of the deceased died in her early childhood. Mar 24, 1923
Anna E. Crosson, wife of S. I. Crosson, born September 19, 1869, died at her home February 2, 1923. She was married to S. I. Crosson November 17, 1887. To this union six children were born, Ellen Doughty, Ethel Banks, Marion Crosson, James Crosson, Cecil Crosson and Grace May, who died in infancy. She is the daughter of James and Tennessee Absher the sister of Harlan Absher, Nora Welborn, Agnes Hicks, Blanche Bossie, Lura Knight, Pearl McDaniel, John Absher, who has preceded her in death. She lived on the farm, which was her {story discontinued}
John N. Crutchfield left Monday for Corning, Ark. where he was called on account of the death of his father J. N. Crutchfield. Death came on Sunday after about two months suffering with paralysis. The following children, Mrs. I. Roth of San Francisco, Mrs. R. T. Paul Of Creedon, La., Mrs. W. R. Plunkett of Kinnet, Mo. John N. Crutchfield of Marion, with the widow survive. Mar 26, 1923
Mrs. Maude Johnson Warren, wife of Marcellus E. Warren, died at her home, 700 West College at 2 p.m. Sunday. She was the daughter of Frank Johnson of Carterville, her mother having died thirty-three years ago. Mrs. Warren was born near Marion on January 1, 1877 and at the time of her death was 46 years, 2 months and 24 days of age. She was united in marriage with Mr. Warren at Crainville, Illinois on November 6, 1892 and to that union five children were born, Clyde dying at the age of nine months. Those that survive are Mrs. Fred Barnett of Auburn, Brooks Warren of Marion and Oval and Marguerite at home. A grand child, Miss Maxine Burnett, lives at Auburn and one brother and one sister, Harry Johnson of Auburn and Mrs. John Voss of Marion survive. Mrs. Warren was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mar 26, 1923
The Lester Mine trial was continued Monday morning until Tuesday on account of the critical illness of a year old child of Juror, George Mohler. The little baby is suffering from scarlet fever. The juror went to the bedside on Saturday evening and it was reported Monday morning when a team went to his home to bring the juror and bailiff, Calvin Cash back to Marion, that Mr. Mohler was sick himself, suffering from influenza. He is remaining away from the sick child, so that he will not be quarantined. Mar 26, 1923
Mrs. Amanda Jones Peebles, wife of R. F. Peebles of Crab Orchard, Ill., was born in Williamson County Illinois September 19, 1856. She passed away on Friday night, March 16, 1923 on the C. & E. I. train between Johnston City and Marion. She was returning home from Greenville where she went February 28th for treatment and was accompanied by her daughter, Miss Ethel. At her death her age was sixty-six years, five months and twenty-seven days. She was the daughter of Joel F. and Sarah Ferrell Corder. She was married to R. F. Peebles September 13, 1873 and to their union three children were born, two of whom survive. Sister Peebles was converted at Davis Prairie Baptist Church September 18, united with that church and was baptized September 19, 1870. She later joined Center Baptist Church where she remained a member until her death. She leaves her husband, one brother, one sister, two daughters and one grandson. Mar 26, 1923
Mrs. L. A. Sullivan of Jonesboro who has been working for a few weeks at the new Marion hotel was called home Tuesday on account of the death of her son, Harold Cruse, who died Monday night as a result of burns. The little one was four years old and was living with his grandmother at Jonesboro while his mother was employed in Marion. Mar 27, 1923
Carterville Wilbur Rush was knocked down and his leg ran over by a car belonging to John Bevy. The boy is about twelve years old and was on his way to school. Mar 27, 1923
Jay Vick’s children are quarantined on account of chicken pox at their home on South Division Street. Mar 27, 1923
Peter Crain’s house caught fire Saturday by sparks flying from the chimney. Mar 27, 1923
Palzo Mrs. Lura Holmes was called to Stonefort recently to the bedside of hr mother who has pneumonia. Mar 27, 1923
Henry Davis has announced himself for township clerk to fill vacancy of Joe Odum. Mar27, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. Parker Holmes and little daughter, Josie, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Deaton Sunday. Mar27, 1923
Herrin Personals Ernest Calcaterra was operated on at the city hospital on Saturday. He was injured in the mines some time ago and is improving slowly. Mar 27, 1923
Miss Wilma Rudolph who has been a patient at the city hospital was removed to her home on West Harrison Street on Saturday. Mar 27, 1923
Mrs. B. B. Oden and daughter, Helen May, left Saturday for a visit with her mother, Mrs. F. A. McCormick. Mar 27, 1923
An eight and one-half pound girl arrived Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Hudgens on North Vicksburg Street. The little one who is the first child of the family has been named Betty June. The mother was formerly Miss Roberta Hinchcliffe. Mar 27, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. James Wolverton of White Ash are the proud parents of twin boys who arrived Monday, one weighing 6 and the other 7 pounds. This is the second set of twins born to the family, both the others having died in infancy. Eleven children have been born to the family. Mar 27, 1923
An eight and one half pound girl was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Watkins of East Reeves Street. This is the second child and first girl of the family. Mar 27, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pemberton 802 east Reeves Street are the proud parents of a 7-pound girl who arrived Saturday. The little lady has been named Betty Ruth. Mar 27, 1923
The condition of Leander J. Clark, father of Otis Clark, is very critical and little hope is held out for his recovery. The aged Civil War veteran has been in failing health for four or five months suffering first from the flu and later from hardening of the arteries. His mind seemed to be weakening at last report. Clark served in the 60th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil war with several of the local veterans. Mar 28, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Everett Anderson, Herrin 21
Reva Reynolds, Herrin 18
Odell Rainbolt, Marion 18
Ruby Thetford, Marion 17
Charles Mason, Herrin 20
Jolett Willis, Herrin 17
Adolph B. Vaughn, Herrin 29
Willie Marie Cooper, Herrin 19
Loyd Spiller, Cottage Home 21
Adaline Kennedy, Colp 19 Mar 28, 1923
Chancery Bill For Divorce—William W. Tyler vs. Eva Tyler Mar 28, 1923
Bill For Divorce—Christine Molla vs. Dominec Molla Mar 28, 1923
Mrs. Walter Gulley of South Russell Street died Wednesday morning about eleven o’clock in the State Hospital at Anna where she had been for about two weeks. High blood pressure was given as the cause of her death, which comes after many weeks of suffering. Nora A. Gulley, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Norman, was born near Marion, August 7, 1888. She was married to Walter Gulley about 14 years ago and to this union two children were born and with the father survive. They are Randolph, aged eight years and Evelyn, aged 12. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. Henry Norman, four brothers, Estes, Paul, Arthur and Earl Norman, and one sister, Mrs. Alice Bearden all of Marion. She was a member of the first Baptist Church. Mar 28, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Compton and Miss Earline Moore went to Vienna Wednesday to a birthday dinner given in honor of the 90th birthday anniversary of Captain Mark Whitaker. All of the children were present Wednesday except Dr. Hall Whitaker of California. There were several of the grandchildren and great grandchildren present. Among those were, Mrs. Arista McElroy of Harrisburg, Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Burris, Mrs. Geneva Brown and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Mathis of Vienna, Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Whitaker of Harrisburg, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Compton, Mrs. 0. P. Brown and Miss Earline Moore OF Marion. Mar 29, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Claude Pritchett, Hudgens 28
Libbie King, Marion 20
William Murphy, Bush 56
Virginia Childers, Bush 60 Mar 29, 1923
Marriage Licenses
Vernon I. Lay, Scioto 21
Lizzie Girup, Pittsburg 19
H. J. McIntire, Hurst 20
Goldia J. Lavender, Hurst 17
Lenord Goocher, Johnston City 23
Sarah Benge, Johnston City 20
Floyd Glynn, Clifford 22
Zelma Dillon, Herrin 20
Guido Carpo, Herrin 27
Louise Dematter, Johnston City 20
Joe Collier, Cottage Home 21
Gladys Hardcaste, Cottage Home 18 Mar 30, 1923
Twin boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beasley Wednesday, March 28 and died nine hours after birth. Mar 30, 1923
Phillip Mertle, aged Marion teamster living at 607 East Boulevard, was stricken with paralysis Friday afternoon while engaged in hauling coal from one of the local mines to Marion. Mr. Mertle’s team was found by a passerby on the road from the mine hitched to the wagon. The teamster was found by the road a little way from the team, and it is believed that the team had run away and thrown him from the wagon. Mar 31, 1923
(Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 4)