All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican

July

Arno and Ivan Byrns, two brothers of Police Chief, Hezzie Byrns of Johnston City, arc the American Hospital of that city suffering serious gunshot wounds received in a shooting at Stiritz near Johnston City Thursday morning. Jul 1, 1926

Little Evelyn Denham, seven-year-old daughter of Henry Denham of near the Ferges school house, was instantly killed and her mother, her sister and two brothers were seriously burned when a gasoline tank that they were playing with in a vacant garage building next door to their house exploded. Earl Denham, aged 10, who set off the explosion by touching a lighted match to the tank, his brother, Loren, aged 2 and Alice, 13, who was with the smallest children in the garage are all in the Herrin Hospital. The mother of the children was burned as she ran out of the house to extinguish the flames that caught the children’s clothing after the explosion. Her condition is not serious. Evelyn sustained a crushed skull from the force of the blast and Alice was burned so badly she is not expected to live. The two boys suffered severe burns but are expected to live. The garage in which the explosion occurred is located in the rear of a vacant house next to the Denham home and has not been used for some time. A 60-gallon gasoline tank had been left in the garage by the’ last tenant of the house. The children removed a cap from the top of the tank and Earl dropped a match in the tank. Jul 1, 1926

Aline Dunham, 13-year-old girl who was injured in the explosion of a gasoline tank Thursday at the Dunham home near the Ferges School, passed away Thursday night at the Herrin Hospital. Her sister Evelyn, aged 7 was killed and her mother and two brothers, Carl and Loren are recovering from burns. An inquest was held today. Jul 2, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Ozza S. Kirkpatrick of Route 6 are the proud parents of a baby boy born June 29th and the third child in the family. He has been named William Laverne. Jul 2, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Joseph Zimmerman, Marion               19

\Isabelle Simmons, Marion                    18

/Fred Garner, Carbondale                      21

\Eunice Rushing, Carterville                   16  July 2, 1926

Morris Eugene Hersinger was buried Thursday at Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 2, 1926

A little colored boy named Arthur Garrison, who in one way or another attracted the nickname of “Preacher,” is thankful that he is not dangling at the end of a rope in old fashioned “hoss thief’ style. “Preacher’s” difficulties started Friday when he borrowed a horse from Arthur Harwood without permission. Shortly before noon the state was set at police headquarters for a hanging. Some 20 to 25 men were gathered around as witnesses and Joe Lanthrum was fixing a noose at one end of a long grass rope. Police Chief H.T. Boyd asked the little fellow is he wanted to tell the men he wouldn’t steal a horse anymore. “I wish to tell you all that I ain’t never going to do nuthin like this no mo.” Jul 2, 1926

Sam Smith, for many years the cashier of the C. & E.I. at Marion but for a number of years a resident at Sheller, passed away on Monday evening. Mr. Smith lived with his mother in Marion and left here after being taken down with a paralytic stroke. The mother died a few months ago and since then Mr. Smith has lived at the home of a brother. The funeral will occur at Sheller July 8th from their old church near Sheller. Jul 6, 1926

Funeral services were conducted at Freedom Church for Ben F. Dunn who passed away at his home on Route 5 July 2, 1926. He was the son of Charles Wesley and Susan Elizabeth (Duckins) Dunn and was 42 years, 2 months and 13 days of age. The deceased had lived around Marion all of his life. He was not a member of a church. Interment was made at Freedom Cemetery. Jul 6, 1926

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Marriage Licenses

/Douglas J. Kelley, Johnston City          19

\Joyce Moore, Marion                          20

/Shellie Burnett, Thompsonville            27

\Mary Hamlet, Thompsonville              22

/Ira E. Meridith, Blairsville                    28

\ Norma Carter, Colp                          17    Jul 6, 1926     

Lawrence Muritto of “Punkin Ridge” on Herrin Rural Route collapsed at the wheel of his automobile Sunday afternoon and died in spite of efforts to revive him. The man’s wife testified at a coroner’s investigation that she and her husband were returning to their home and were about a mile and a half west of Herrin when she noticed -the car was swerving from the road. Her husband had collapsed under the wheel. She stopped the car and called for assistance. Coroner Bell concluded that the man’s death was due to heart trouble. Muritto was about 60 years old. He is survived by his widow, one ‘ son and a daughter. Jul 6, 1926

Creal Springs  Mr. and Mrs. John Mayers of Chicago are visiting his parents, Rev. Thomas Mayers and wife. Jul 6, 1926

Lloyd Griffin visited his grandfather, William Richeson last week. Jul 6, 1926

Death Claims Allowed

John Benitone, age 33, died June 13, member Local Union 1248, Herrin Jul 6, 1926

William Cochborn, age 54, cause of death June 16 was acute anemia, member Local Union 1239, Johnston City Jul 6, 1926

David McKnight, age 43, crushed in machinery June 9, member Local Union 1000, Herrin Jul 6, 1926

John Mann, age 53, death June 12 due to obstruction of intestines, member Local Union 1055, Cambria Jul 6, 1926

Edward Bullock, age 59, myocarditis was cause of death April 18, member of Local Union 1880, Marion Jul 6, 1926

General Horton, age 48, was shot June 13, member Local Union 1144, Colp Jul 6 1926

John Larkin, Jr. age 30, died of peritonitis, May 26, member of Local Union 303, Orient Jul 6, 1926

Ben Diukus, age 37, pneumonia was cause of death May 14, member of Local. Union 303, Orient Jul 6, 1926

Marriage licenses have been issued to two Williamson County couples in Franklin County the past few days. They are Charles Owens, 22, to Flora Reed, 18 and Charles Hoyt, 21, to Zola Mae Egner, 18. Jul 7, 1926

Lee Starrick, 26, and Grace Lawrence, 21, both of Marion were married Wednesday morning by Justice of the Peace C.M. Parks. Jul 7, 1926

Ed Alexander who purchased the stock of the Shirley Shoppe from the Sam Susman estate through Administrator L.O. Caplinger and the Citizens Trust and Banking Company, will put it on sale Friday at prices which will make it possible to close it out at once. Jul 7, 1926

It was learned recently that Miss Clara Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Anderson of Marion had been married secretly in St Louis to Elmer Osburn of that city. They newlyweds will make their home in St. Louis. Jul 7, 1926

David B. Buckner of Marion and Miss Fern Elizabeth Stokes of South Spring Avenue, St. Louis were married in St. Louis last Thursday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William 0. Stokes of St. Louis. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Buckner of Marion. Dr. and Ms. Buckner are both members-of the 1926 graduating class of Missouri-Chiropractic College where their romance which culminated their marriage. They will be at home at 500 South Van Buren Street. Jul 7, 1926

Marriage License

/Nicholis Johnson, Johnston City            21

\Mary Phillips, Johnston City                  18     Jul 8, 1926

George W. Willeford (Williford?) was born in Crab Orchard March 19, 1839 and died at the Anna State Hospital on Tuesday, July 6, 1926. He was 87 years of age. He was married May 17, 1878 to Mrs. Martha Carter of Vienna. Five children were born to this union three who survive are Mrs. F. Boatright, Marion, Mrs. Freeman Furlong, Marion, Mrs. Madge Perkins, Cincinnati, Ohio. Ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. The deceased was a member of the Christian Church at Vienna where funeral services were held Wednesday, July 7th. Jul 8, 1926

Mrs. Nancy Deering died Tuesday, July 7, 1926 at the Anna Hospital. She would have been 72 years old Friday. Only a short time ago her husband, George Deering died. She was laid to rest in Union Grove Cemetery Wednesday following services at the Union Grove Church. One daughter, Mrs. J.V. Pulley and one son, Fred Deering, both of Pittsburg Rt. 1, survive the deceased. One brother, John A. Pulley of Marion, two half-sisters and six half-brothers also survive. A.J. Deering of Marion, a stepson also survives being the son of her husband, George M. Deering who preceded her in death a week ago. Jul 8, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Oral Jones are the proud parents of a baby boy born at the Marion Hospital July 6, 1926. The little lad tipped the scales at 7 pounds and is the second child in the family. They have named him Billy Jean. Jul 8, 1926

Mrs. Frances Pace, beloved wife of former Mayor A.T. Pace, passed away at the family home at 204 South 14th Street in Herrin at 2:55 Tuesday morning, July 6th. Mrs. Pace was born at Eldridge, Alabama January 28, 1882 making her age at the time of death 44 years, 5 months and 8 days. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Kelley. She married A.T. Pace on May 3, 1903. They moved to Herrin in August 1908 where they have made their home since. Mr. Pace is an international auditor for the United Mine Workers of America and has served as mayor of Herrin. Mrs. Pace is a member of the Herrin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She leaves her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Brown, Floy and Mae Kelley Pace and one son, Cyril, also four sisters, Mrs. F.M. Latham, Mrs. Ida Kimbrell, Mrs. George S. Gilder and Mrs. E.W. Suddeth and two brothers, Earl and Bedford of Alabama. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the First Baptist Church with interment at the Herrin City Cemetery. Jul 8, 1926

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Judge W.O. Potter of Marion on Friday, July 9, 1926 completed his term of office as federal attorney for the Eastern District of Illinois. Mr. Potter was appointed to the office four years ago by Senator William H. McKinley. He has moved his large law library from his offices in East St. Louis to the offices he has maintained in Marion for a number of years. He has not announced his plans for the future. Jul 9, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Glenn Newcom, Herrin               20

\Edith Burklow, Herrin                 18

/Bert Stamp, Murphysboro           49

\Lizzie Dejole, Murphysboro         55   Jul 9, 1926

James Edward McIntosh was born on August 3, 19’25 and departed this life on Friday, July 2, 1926 at the age of ten months and twenty-nine days. Illness from pneumonia was the cause of his death. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ollis McIntosh, he is survived by five sisters and two brothers, Ms. Jarrett Price, Mrs. Ernest Chaney, Vernell McIntosh, Julia McIntosh, Lela Fay McIntosh; Lola May McIntosh and Johnnie Vanlee, all at home. Funeral services were held from the home Saturday, July 3^rd with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Jul 10, 1926

Because an old hen decided to escort her flock of chickens across the state highway, Will Jackson of North Garfield Street is suffering severe cuts and bruises about his body, which he sustained when his car ran into a ditch. Jul 10, 1926

Petitions for naturalization papers will be heard in circuit court in the July term held here Monday, July 12. There are twenty-five applicants:

Alex Luka, Herrin                                  Ernesto Pratili, Freeman Spur

Car Devard, Clifford                               Ignazio, Modica, Johnston City

Simon Joe Keturakis, Johnston City         Fred Frank Rosenberg, Johnston City

Mario Foli, Johnston City                        Giuseppe Lo Burgio, Marion

Jennie Lo Burgio, Marion                        Eugenio Brugnara, Johnston City

John Smailes Cusson, Johnston City        Eustachius Forstner, Marion

Eustachius Forstner, Marion                    Giuseppe Dagostino, Colp

Giuseppi Ecoppi, Freeman Spur               Antonio Adda, Herrin

Louis Pessina, Clifford                            Thomas Edgar Forster, Marion

Ilija Dodig, Marion                                 George Golgart, Herrin

Alexander Wlerciszewski, Herrin              Randolph Stukek, Johnston City Kastant Yotke, Johnston City                  Jul 10, 1926

Fred Brooks of Marion, son of Hal Brooks of North Fair Street, killed a 4 1/2-foot rattlesnake Friday while visiting his father who is working with the William Lough & Son Construction gang on the new hard road three miles south of Vienna. Jul 10, 1926

Miss Grace Lawrence became the bride of Lee Starrick Tuesday, July 6, 1926. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Lawrence of Marion. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Starrick. Jul 10, 1926

Mrs. W.F. Tidwell of Pittsburg visited her son, Leon Tidwell, a patient in the Jewish Hospital at St. Louis, who is showing improvement. The young man was taken to the hospital last week after having been brought home from Chicago in critical condition following excessive indulgence in the Charleston dance in his room in Chicago, which caused complete of his lungs and the misplacement of his heart. Jul 12. 1926

The funeral of little Gladys Lee Kent was held Friday at the home in Scotsboro. Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 12, 1926

Mrs. James F. Cox and children departed Saturday for Joliet to join Mr. Cox who is employed in the railroad yards for the summer. Jul 12, 1926

The 82^nd birthday of Mrs. Clarissa Hughes was celebrated at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Beck of Mt. Vernon. Jul 12, 1926

The little twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen of Marion passed away Monday night, July 12, 1926. The little boys whose names were Frederick Glen Allen and Arlie Lynn Allen were born May 27, 1926 and were but one month and 12 days of age. Burial will be at the Shiloh Cemetery Wednesday. Jul 13, 1926

Clyde Norton, Paul Dollar and Floyd Craddock, ranging in age from 12 to 15 are in the county jail for breaking into the Hayton & Schwetzler store in Carterville Sunday night. The boy’s homes are from Carterville and were arrested by the Carterville police shortly after they left the store with money and merchandise amounting to about $15. Jul 13, 1926

William Readhead, age 24 and Miss Mary Ann Robinson, age 18, both of Zeigler, were married at the parsonage of the First Methodist Church Saturday evening at 9:00. Jul 13, 1926

Creal Springs   Mrs. D.H. Barnwell went to Ozark last week to see her mother who was badly injured in a fall sustaining a sprained hand, bruised shoulder and face. Jul 13, 1926

Mrs. W.M. Lane was taken to the Holden Hospital last week where she had an operation and is doing fine. Jul 13, 1926

The L.E. Atnip family is away in Paducah where they are operating a boarding house. Jul 13, 1926

Miss Barbara Shere was seriously injured about the head last Saturday and was taken to the Elgin Hospital for treatment, her mother being an attendant there. No one seems to know just how the injury came about. Jul 13, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kirkman of Energy have a fine baby boy born at their home on July 5, 1926. He has been named Bruce Edward. Jul 13, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. John Rushing, Jr. have a baby girl, born July 9, 1926 at their home on Route 6. Jul 13, 1926

Dessie Groves, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Raymond Groves of Scotsboro passed away at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday. The little girl was born September 7, 1926. She is survived by the parents, a twin sister, Bessie, and an older sister, Lillian, age four. Funeral services to be held Thursday with interment at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Jul 14, 1926

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Fire swept the Maurice Hayton Garage on North Market Street early Wednesday morning completely destroying the garage building and nearly 50 automobiles stored there with an estimated damage of $100,000. The fire was second during the night in the same block. An unoccupied dwelling house owned by A.B. McLaren adjacent to the garage on Madison Street, burned about 10:30 Tuesday night. Jul 14, 1926

Ray Walker, Harry Walker and Monroe, alias “Blackie” Arms filled bond of $1,000 each Wednesday on charges of assault with a deadly weapon. The men were charged with attacking Paul Benton, night waiter at the Jefferson Café in Herrin a week ago. Their bondsmen are John Crisp’ and Lev Weatherspoon, both of Herrin. Bernie and Earl Shelton were also named by Benton as his assailants, but have not as yet appeared to fill bond. Jul 14, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Eugene Wall, Creal Springs        24

\Florence Graves, Energy             20

/William Readhead, Zeigler          24

\Mary Ann Robinson, Zeigler       18

/Ray Well, Marion                       23

\Florie Walker, Crab Orchard       18

/Lloyd Taylor, Herrin                   23

\Carrie Baggett, Herrin                21

/Mattie B. McCown, Herrin          25

\Clara Ferrell, Herrin                   28

/Allen Tulford, Herrin                  29

\Verner Turner, Herrin                19     Jul 14, 1926

Wayne Kendall, William Weinacht and O.S. alias “Scot” Tippy were in jail here Thursday charged with breaking into the Starrick Filling Station at Creal Springs Tuesday night and stealing a Chevrok automobile from E.S. Carpenter in which one hundred dollars’ worth of loot was hauled away. All three are held on charges of burglarizing the filling station and Tippy is charged in addition with receiving and concealing stolen property. After being arrested questioned by officers they admitted the theft and told officials where part of the loot could be found. The loot was located under two old outhouses near the schoolhouse at Peabody No. 3 where the youths said it was hidden. Jul 15, 1926

Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. Lester Grant of North Bentley Street, July 14, 1926 an 8¹/4-pound daughter named Rebecca Jane. The mother was formerly Miss Bernice Felts. The proud daddy is a traveling salesman. Jul 15,1926

Word was learned in Marion of the marriage on July 3rd of Miss Nellie Robinson, a nurse at the East Moline Hospital, to Eugene Hunter of Galesburg, also employed at the hospital. Miss Robinson lived in Marion until ten months ago. Jul 15, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Pillow of Thorne Place are the parents of a baby girl at their home. The little Miss has been named Alice Marie. Jul 15, 1926

A.J. Starrick of Marion celebrated his 57th birthday at a sumptuous dinner given Sunday by his wife and children. Jul 16, 1926

A jury in circuit court Wednesday returned a verdict of guilty in the case of Henry York who was on trial for burglary. Jul 16, 1926

Otis Loyd and John Cauley, both boys in their teens on trial for breaking into the C. & E.I. pump house and stealing some gasoline, were found guilty by a jury. Pete Chesnes who was originally charged jointly with the two boys and who pled guilty was brought to Marion from the reformatory at Pontiac to testify for the prosecution. Jul 16, 1926

Ed Murphy and family recently moved to Panama and obtained employment in the mine there. Jul 16, 1926

Funeral services will be held for Milton Avery of Johnston City Saturday at Lake Creek Church north of Marion. The deceased came to his death by an accident, which happened while he was a work in a mien at Arena, Illinois, 60 miles from Chicago. Reports are that he was caught in a pocket of gas, which exploded, fatally injuring him. The accident happened Tuesday evening, July 13th at 7:00 and he died at 7:00 Wednesday morning at a hospital in Morris, Illinois. Jul 16, 1926

Arthur Garrison of Marion and Ms. Cora Brewer of Stonefort were married Wednesday, July 14th at Murphysboro. The bride’s daughter, Miss Lillie Brewer, accompanied them. Jul 16, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hartwell are the parents of a 9 pound boy at the home of Mrs. Hartwell’s parents on East Main Street. The little lad arrived early Saturday morning. Jul 17, 1926

Edward Kelsey, the eleven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kelsey of South Mechanic Street who fell some time ago and broke his left lower limb, underwent an operation in St. Louis on Thursday for the removal of his limb just below the hip. There was little hope for his recovery. Jul 17, 1926

Josie Olive, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Barrola, Italian residents living at 500 West Goodall Street, died at 10 o’clock Friday night aged one month and one day. Two sisters survive, Frieda, aged 5 years and Katie, aged 3 years. Another child died in infancy. The funeral will be Sunday with burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 17, 1926

Joe Barbaro, 26-year-old Italian, is in the Williamson County Jail awaiting deportation to Italy following a three-year search of immigration authorities since Joe slipped into the United States at Niagra Falls from Canada in 1923. Barbaro was located at Clifford, a mining town near Herrin by immigration officers. He sailed from Italy to Canada in August 1923 on the ship America. After staying in Canada for a while he got pat the immigration officers at the border and came into the United States. He had been working in the mines in Williamson County since that time, sending his money back to Italy to educate two younger brothers. He regrets leaving pretty Trencia Callpara, 13-year-old Italian girl at Clifford who Joe hoped someday to marry. The Italian told the officers that he had entered the United States illegally after waiting three years in Italy to be admitted among Italy’s quota of immigrants. Jul 17, 1926

Mrs. Ann Parks attempted to commit suicide by taking poison Saturday morning. The woman was in semiconscious condition when police arrived at her home on South Market Street but recovered after Dr. H.L. Summers administered an antidote. She told police that she took a tablet of bichloride of mercury and drank some tincture of iodine. Jul 17, 1926

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Mr. and Mrs. Barney S. Howard are announcing the arrival of their third child at their home on July 18, 1926. As yet the little Miss has not been named. Jul 19, 1926

A ten pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crain of Christopher Tuesday, July 13th. This is the third child in the family and the second boy. He has been named Billy Pierce. The mother was formerly Miss Anna Bulley. Jul 19, 1926

Ora Carter was on trial in circuit court for larceny. He is charged with taking five hams from a room of a barn owned by Mr. Murphy. Jul 19, 1926

Bobbie Jean Kendall was born to Mr. and Mrs. Pete Kendall, 1306 West Main Street at 8:00 Sunday morning. The child lived only about six hours. Jul 19, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Paul McMichael, Herrin                21

\Lorine Smith, Herrin                    18

/Dennis Craig, Carterville              38

\Flossie M. Yeager, Popular Bluff    31

/Samuel Martin, Thompsonville      22

\Fleta Falfraith, Johnston City        20

/William M. Burton, Herrin             22

\Mabel McGarity, West Frankfort    21

/George Dawson, Herrin               50

\Elsie Snoddy, Herrin                    32     Jul 19, 1926   

Marion Personals

Mrs. Pete Kendall of West Main Street is in critical condition. Jul 19, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Deaton and daughters, Beatrice, Bernice and Burnette have returned home from a vacation trip in Denver, Colorado with Mrs. Deaton’s sister, Mrs. Frank Hatten. Jul 19, 1926

Dr. and Mrs. V.A. Baker and son, Lon and daughter, Sophia and Miss Violett Fairless have returned home from a motor vacation spent in California and Salem, Oregon where they visited relatives and friends. Jul 19, 1926

Mrs. Lucille Smith, age 37, wife of Crayton Smith, died Monday morning about 2:40 at the Union Hospital following an operation. Mrs. Smith leaves to mourn her loss her husband and two daughters, Mrs. George Smith and Miss Juanita Smith. Mrs. Smith is a former resident of West Frankfort, having been in charge of the South Side Hotel for some time. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the First Baptist Church. Interment was at the family cemetery near Johnston City. Jul 20, 1926

Mrs. William DeCastro of West Frankfort, sister of Monroe Copher of Marion, passed away in Denver, Colorado where she had been for the past four months for her health. Jul 20, 1926

Estell, alias “Spot” Hardcastle was found guilty of robbery Tuesday morning by a jury in circuit court. Hardcastle was originally indicted jointly with Robert Bauder and Earl Pope for holding up the Charley Farris place near Johnston City, but only Hardcastle was arraigned for trial at this time. Jul 20, 1926

Ernest William Esslinger passed away at the home of Ed Plegge on West Cherry Street Monday at the age of 78 years. The deceased was born in Germany September 8, 1847 and came to the United States when 20 years of age. During his active life in this community he was a farmer. For five years during later life he made his home with Hosea Durham on a farm about four miles southeast of Marion. Recently he had lived at the home of Ed Plegge on West Cherry Street where he died. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 20, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Stevens are announcing the arrival of a baby at their home who has been named Charles Clifford. Jul 20, 1926

Ernest William Esslinger, retired farmer, was buried at New Maplewood Cemetery Wednesday after services at the G.J. Frick Undertaking Parlor. Jul 21, 1926 –

Maj. Oldham Paisley writes from Jefferson Barracks that he had visited Charles Fowler at the Veteran’s Hospital and found him to be in very serious condition. Jul 21, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Durall of Marion are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born July 15th. Jul 21, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. James Chamness of Rt. 6 are parents of a baby girl born at their home Wednesday morning July 21, 1926 and has been named Helen Lucille. Jul 21, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil W. Johnson have a baby girl born July 18, 1926 and have named her Mary Lenora. Jul 21, 1926

Charles Lee, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hendrickson of Marion RFD was buried at the Rose Hill Cemetery on July 22, 1926. The little babe was born July 21, 1926, living only a few hours. The mother was formerly Miss Etta Bradley.  Jul 22, 1926

A still born baby was born Tuesday, July 20th at 1:30 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnston at the home of Mrs. Johnston’s mother, Mrs. W.F. Green on West Aikman Street. Mrs. Johnston was very ill but is now improving nicely. Jul 22. 1926

James A. Bainbridge moved his jewelry store from the Bundy Drug Store Room on West Main Street to the Hauer Tailor Shop near the Republican Leader office on Franklin Avenue. Mr. Bainbridge was located for years in the Marion State Bank Building. Jul 22, 1926

Mrs. William DeCastro died Monday in Denver, Colorado of tuberculosis. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church in West Frankfort and interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Mrs. DeCastro was born in Williamson County near Marion March 6, 1878 and was the daughter of Rev, and Mrs. Robert E. Copher. She was 48 years of age. In 1904 she was married to William DeCastro and two children were born to them, one died in infancy and Clyde, age 20, survives. She is survived by her husband and son, Clyde, her mother, Mrs. Rosa Copher and four brothers, Oran, Otis, Monroe, Cloid and Ray, all of Marion. The DeCastros’ lived at West Frankfort for nearly twenty years. Jul 22, 1926

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Ashbury Green Elliott died at his home, 1615 West Chestnut Street at 11:25 P.M. Wednesday, July 21st from paralysis. The deceased was born February 25, 1852 in McMinn County, Tennessee and was 72 years of age. He was married to Mary C. Fuller in Williamson County July 27, 1882 and eight children were born to this union, five who survive are: Orphia Elliott, R.O. Elliott, William Elliott and Mrs. Cora Walker all of Marion and Mrs. Myrtle Duddy of Hurst. The three children who preceded him in death are Walter Elliott who was killed in a mine about 3 years ago, Ernest and Emma who died when children. One brother, General Elliott and three sisters, Mrs. Carolina Rains of Carterville, Mrs. Nancy Mize of Arkansas and Mrs. William. Knight of Marion also survive him. He was a member of the Christian. Church. He has been in Illinois and Williamson County since 1880 and was the son of T.B. Elliott. The deceased had been a farmer all his life. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday and interment will be made at Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 22, 1926

A marriage licenses was issued in Cairo this week to Charles J. Kimmell (Kimmel?), 25 of Marion and Delia Darnell, 19 of West Frankfort. Jul 22, 1926

Angelville  Mr. and Mrs. Perry Peebles are the proud parent of a baby girl who weighted seven pounds when born.  Jul 22, 1926

Robert Richey of Bradley is visiting his sister, Mrs. Howard Winers. Jul 22, 1926

Mrs. Blanch Milller filed a $15,000 suit in circuit court against Mrs. Bessie Wilson for alienation of her husband’s, Mr. Miller, affections. It was set for trial this term but has been continued by agreement of attorneys who expect a long drawn out trial and desire to try the suit after the hot weather. In the original declaration filed by Attorney Delos Duty, counsel for Mrs. Miller, it is alleged that Mrs. Wilson “contrived willfully and wickedly intending to injure the plaintiff and to deprive her of the comfort, society and congenial assistance and companionship of Elmer Miller, her husband, and to alienate and destroy his affection for the plaintiff.” It is further alleged in the suit that Mrs. Wilson made gifts of money and clothing to Miller. Mrs. Wilson, whose home was formerly in Herrin, through her attorney George B. White, filed an answer to the suit of Mrs. Miller, denying all of the allegations set forth in the declaration. Mrs. Wilson has recovered from the effects of poisoning, which she suffered at the time Miller died. According to her story in St. Louis at the time the two had taken drinks the night before Miller was found dead. The drinks were believed to have contained poison, as both Miller and Mrs. Wilson were unconscious when found in their room. Jul 22, 1926

Carterville  Mrs. M.J. Hinch of Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hayton. Jul 22, 1926

Miss Lillian Corley, a student at S.I.N.U. has been very ill and unable to attend school the past two weeks. Jul 22, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Calhoun are the proud parents of a baby girl, born Sunday, July 11th. Jul 22, 1926

Lloyd Bevels who attends a barber school in Chicago is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Bevels. Jul 22, 1926

Word here is that Misses Lelia and Verna Cagle, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cagle, have been united in marriage within a few days of each other. Miss Lelia and John Cox were married in Benton about four weeks ago and Miss Verna and Omer Sanders married in Harrisburg a few days afterward. The grooms work in the mines near Johnston City.  Jul 22, 1926

Rasmus R. Joyner and Miss Lucille. Virginia Thompson, both of Marion, were united in marriage last Monday evening, July 19, 1926 at Pinckneyville. Mr. Joyner is a son of Mr. and Mrs. N.G. Joyner of North Van Buren Street and is at present,  employed at Julian’s Barber Shop. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Thompson of North State Street and is presently employed at her Uncle Melvin Pulley’s store. Jul 23. 1926

Elmo Parrigin, son of Mrs. Emma Parrigan of East Thorne Street, was knocked off his bicycle while returning home with a twenty-five pound of ice by a passing  automobile and was seriously cut about the face. Jul 23. 1926

Miss Bell Eskew, former^.Marion girl, has announced her marriage, which occurred on July 7, 1926 at Highland, California to Earl Troy. The bride’s^–aunt, Mrs. J.C. Gullick and her brother, Arthur Eskew, attended the couple. Jul 23, 1926

Marriage License

/Heber Moore, Marion       22

\Ollie Gamble, Marion        16   Jul 24, 1926

A jury in circuit court Friday found Rollie Herzog of Johnston City guilty of robbing Jesse Long in the grocery store owned by Felix Glance at Johnston City on the evening of February 15. Jul 24, 1926

Virgil Swan, 25, of Marion was arrested Friday and confessed to writing worthless checks, which were cashed at three places in Carbondale. Jul 24, 1926

Southern  Mrs. Eliza King is in critical condition at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pritchett who lives on the old King homestead near Pulley’s Mill. There is little hope for her recovery. Jul 24, 1926

General Horton, a colored man of Colp who was shot and killed by his jilted fiancé Saturday, June 12th, leaves an estate that will be difficult to settle. In addition to his wife who died two years ago while Horton was a resident of Colp and besides the girl he married June 12th and the sweetheart he jilted in doing so, a fourth woman who maintains she was the first and only legal wife of the deceased has come forth. According to the first Mrs. Horton, she ran away with Horton and they were married when she was only 13 years old. After living with him several years Horton deserted her and ran away with another woman with whom he came to Colp, Ill. where the woman later died. The first Mrs. Horton claims Horton was not divorced from her in their home county in Alabama or any other place as far as she knows. According to the evidence at the coroner’s inquest Horton did not wait for his second mate to die before his attention was attracted by Winnie Bowen, a colored schoolgirl of Colp. Horton was seen with the Bowen girl frequently before his wife’s death and after Mrs. Horton No 2 passed away he became engaged to marry the Bowen girl who had quit high school. It was testified that while Winnie Bowen was preparing for her wedding to Horton she received news of his marriage to Alma Williams, a neighbor girl who had recently moved into Colp. She met the two as they came home from Marion after their wedding and shot Horton down. She filled bond to await the action of the grand jury. In the meantime Horton’s fine Oldsmobile sedan, the money which his miner’s local paid at the time of his death and his money in the bank amounting to about $600 are all involved in a court controversy as to who the legal wife really is. A court order has been issued to Ms. Horton No 3 requesting her to appear in court and show why she should not relinquish the letters of administration, which were issued to her. In case the estate is taken from the ‘hands of wife No 3 it will not be turned over to wife No 1 because the first wife is not a resident of Illinois. Therefore the administrator will still be vexed with the problem as to which of the two women should receive the goods and chattels which Horton left. Jul 24, 1926

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Marriage Licenses

/William Vernell McIntosh, Marion         21

\Bertha Miles, Marion                             18

/Frank Taylor, Herrin                             29

\Maude Keeton, Herrin                          18    Jul 26, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. James I. Riley are announcing the arrival of a nine-pound baby girl born July 20th at their home 1913 N.W. First Terrace, Miami, Florida. Mrs. Riley was formerly Miss Pearl Wahiman of this city. The little Miss has been named Barbara Elizabeth. Jul 26, 1926

Ema Adelbert Parton, 23, passed away at his home at Paulton early Tuesday morning of cancer of the stomach. The deceased was born in Williamson County and V’ as the son of Earl and Flora Pulley Parton. He attended the public schools of the county and was married October 15, 1923 to Miss Julia Parks who with one child, Chlora Margeurite, aged two years, survives. Four brothers, Clarence, Ralph, Holden, Brayton, all of Paulton also survive. The young man was a miner and a member of the U.M.W. of A. Funeral services Wednesday at Fairview Church with interment in Fairview Cemetery. Jul 27, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Willis Fulkerson of Marion have a baby girl born July 24, 1926 and has been named Helen Fay. Jul 27, 1926

The funeral of Leo Paul Labott (Labotte?), small son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah H. Labott of was held at the home Tuesday with interment in the Maplewood Cemetery. The little boy was born April 19, 1925, and died July 26, 1926, aged 1  year, 3 months and 7 days. Three other children survive with the parents, Cecil,  8; John, 6 and Charles, 4. Jul 28, 1926

Paul Hobbs Wicks, son of Mrs. Thomas Wicks of 601 West Copeland Street was found lying by the side of the road near Herrin City Cemetery about 11:00 Tuesday night by three youths from Johnston City. He was taken to the Herrin Hospital where he was unable to tell how he came to be injured. His mother had believed he was working in Mendota, Illinois with his stepfather, Thomas Wicks until she learned he was in the hospital. Jul 28, 1926

V.A. Scurlock of Carterville passed away at his home in that city early Wednesday morning at the age of 73 years. He was born March 14, 1853, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Schmitgall of Des Moines, Iowa and five children, Henry Scurlock of St. Louis, Charles Scurlock of Flint, Mich., Louis and Will Scurlock of Marion and Mrs. James Armstrong of Pontiac, Ill. Jul 28, 1926

Charles Fowler passed away in the Veteran’s Hospital at Jefferson Barracks Wednesday night after a long fight against cancer. The deceased was born on the old Fowler home place about three miles west of Creal Springs February 17, 1874 and at the time of his death was 51 years, 4 months and 11 days of age. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler, both deceased. He was reared in this county and when a young man he enlisted while in Nebraska in Company H 3^rd Regiment, Nebraska Volunteer Infantry, the regiment commanded by Col. William Jennings Bryan in the Spanish-American War. After being mustered out of the army he came back to his home county where he spent most of his life. After leaving the farm he became a barber and for nearly 15 years ran the Fowler Barbershop in the Goodall Building. He was married first to Miss Lizzie Anderson and two children were born to them, Egbert who died at the age of 5 years and Dausa, 23, who survives. Following the death of his first wife he married Miss Ollie Horsley in 1904. Two children were born to them, Gilbert Bryan, dying in infancy and Ola Eveland, 21, at home. The deceased is also survived by four brothers, Grant of Rivesville, Ill., WILL of Ashland, Neb.; Semp Fowler of Gary, Ind.; Belman, Creal Springs and Albert of Carterville and one sister, Mrg. Abner Anderson of Marion. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Marion. Jul 29, 1926

Virda Marks, the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Marks of near Johnston City who until recently had not been out of a house in day time for three years and who refuses to talk or eat more than enough to barely exist is one which is causing county officials considerable concern. The girl is to be brought before a board of physicians Saturday with her mother and both of them will be examined for insanity. Two months ago the parents came to the courthouse and took preliminary steps to have their daughter placed in the Illinois School for Girls at Geneva but Judge Morgan advised them that the Geneva School was not the proper institution for the girl. He advised her parents to confer with Mrs. Smith of the DuQuoin Orphanage and if possible to arrange to have the girl placed there. Jul 29, 1926

Creal Springs   Miss Louvisa Wyman has been appointed to a teaching position in the schools of the Panama Canal Zone and under the Canal Commission of the United States Government. Free transportation from New York and $180.00 per month is offered. She will sail about the middle of September. Jul 30, 1926

Larry Williams, colored of West Boyton Street, died at his home at 6:15 Tuesday evening. He was born May 12, 1861. He was born in Pope County, Illinois and was the son of Riley Williams. For several years he worked as a teamster. He is survived by the following sons and daughters, Clarence Williams, Carrier Mills; Herman Williams, Midland, Fla.; Bertha Powell Bower, West Virginia; Mrs. Lydia Long, Chicago; Mrs. Mary Johnson, Marion, Mrs. Mattie North, Marion and Wayman Williams of Rome, New York. He also leaves a widow and one sister, Mrs. Isabelle Reynolds of Grayville, Ill. Deceased was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Jul 30, 1926

In memory of Mrs. Anne Drown who departed this life four years ago today, July 30, 1922. By Mr. John Drown and Daughter. Jul 30, 19276

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Creal Springs   Dr. Allen Ledbetter, Creal minister, passed away at his Creal Springs home July 26, 1926, at the age of 75 years 11, months and 14 days. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Ledbetter and was born in Hardin County August 12, 1852. He was married to Sarah J. Gullett in 1880, and the following children were born to them, Robert of Anna, Adrian of Kankakee, Mrs. Emma Dodds of West Frankfort, Mrs. Rae Patterson of Chicago and James of Cherokee, Iowa, Mrs. Ollie Thomas and Mrs. Della Holloway are deceased. He 1898 he became a volunteer in the war with Spain and served with honor to his country. He professed faith in Christ early in life and became a member of the General Baptist Church and for 24 years was a devout minister of the Gospel. He leaves his wife, the children mentioned above and one sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Thornton of Elizabethtown, twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. A short service was conducted at the residence Wednesday and on Thursday services were held at the Central Church in Hardin County. Interment was made in the cemetery near the church. Jul 31, 1926

Myron A. Bentley, son of the late Dr. W.H. Bentley, died at 12:10 o’clock Saturday morning, July 31st at the Holden Hospital in Carbondale. Two sisters, Mrs. Frank Hagarty of Terre Haute, Ind. and Miss Harriet Bentley of Marion, survive him. A niece, Miss Margaret Bentley, also survives him. The funeral will be at the Catholic Church at Carbondale with interment at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Jul 31, 1926

August

Paul Finney, 16, of Corinth was killed Saturday while working on the Illinois Central cutoff. He was riding a mule at his work when the mule threw him off and in falling off he caught his foot in the harness. The mule ran dragging him about a half mile. Aug 2, 1926

Thomas Burgess of Johnston City was killed in Mine 11 of the Cosgrove Meehan Coal Company Saturday afternoon when caught in a fall of coal. He was crushed about the abdomen and hips. Aug 2, 1926

On Sunday, August 1, 1926 friends and relatives gathered at the home of Aunt Emily Beasley south of Pittsburg to celebrate her 68th birthday. Aug 2, 1926

Walter Huggins, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huggins of Herrin was drowned in the Big Muddy River near Clifford about 5:00 Friday. Huggins was with a group of boys who were swimming. He could not swim, but he told the boys that he was going to wade across the river. In spite of their warning he tried to cross the river. The boys near the shore saw him go under and went to his rescue. He was carried to shore and given first aid but failed to revive. Aug 2, 1926

H.G. Ferrell of 205 East Calvert Street, committed suicide Sunday afternoon by drinking carbolic acid. At the coroner’s inquest Mrs. Ferrell testified that her husband had been drinking Sunday, which was his birthday and though not intoxicated had been acting strangely during the day. She stated her husband had suffered an injury to his head several years ago and since that time had frequently been afflicted with abnormal whims and actions and his head had been giving him much pain during the past week. Rorace Gurley Ferrell was born in Kentucky August 1, 1865 and was 61 years old on the day of his death. He was the son of James Ferrell, deceased. He was married three times. His first marriage was to Amanda Suggs and they had two sons, James and Edgar who survive. He was married a second time to Jo Ann Newbold. One child of that marriage is deceased. His third marriage was to May Slankard who survives. Funeral services Tuesday at the home. Interment will be in Zion Cemetery in Pope County. Aug 2, 1926

In County Court Saturday, after a board of doctors examined Mrs. Fannie Marks and her fourteen-year-old daughter, who were alleged in a petition made by the husband and father, Lee Marks to be feeble minded, found the mother to be normal. The girl was declared feeble minded and was given into the custody of her uncle, J.A. Bittner family for some time. Aug 2, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. William Pritchett of Marion Rt. 1 are the proud parents of a baby boy born Monday, August 2, 1926, and tipped the scales at 9 1/2 pounds. The mother was formerly Emma C. Askew. Aug 2, 1926

Death Claims Allowed

Charles Winter, age 40, committed suicide July 13; member Local Union 4665, Marion Aug 2, 1926

Oscar Payne, age 48, was struck by lightning June 30; member Local Union 1146, Carterville Aug 2, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Virgil Telkins, Herrin                   21

\Lizzie Kelley, Herrin                    18

/George Neal, Royalton               41

\ M.E. Pontus, Royalton               29

/Yale Downs, West Frankfort        24

\Kathlyn V. Pearce                      22    Aug 2, 1926   

Kyle Buckner of Herrin was killed late Monday night when a C.B. & Q. engine ran over his body as he lay on the main track near Number 7 Mine, according to the story told by the train crew. The man was rushed to the Herrin Hospital where it was found that his skull had been fractured. He died about 6 o’clock Tuesday morning. Buckner came to Herrin from Indianapolis and had been batching at a house near the Missouri Pacific tracks in Herrin. Aug 3, 1926

Sheriff’s Office

Harry Grounds was released on bond on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Aug 3, 1926

Beb Simons of Herrin was arrested and lodged in the county jail Monday night on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Aug 3, 1926

Oral Jones of Marion and Ina Odle of Buckner, Ill. were married in Marion Tuesday by Justice of the Peace C.M. Parks. Aug 4, 1926

Mrs. Amanda Murray, wife of Charles Murray of 108 South Holland Street, passed away at her home at 5:10 Tuesday evening. Mrs. Murray had been an invalid for the past ten years suffering with tuberculosis. Mrs. Murray was born in Saline County May 30, 1871 and at the time of her death was 55 years old. She was the daughter of Epham Potter of Saline County. On May 10, 1912 she was married in Marion to Charles Murray of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Murray have made their home in Marion since that time. Mr. Murray who is now chief engineer at the ice plant. The deceased is survived by the husband and an adopted son, George Murray, age 11. Funeral services will be Thursday at the M.E. Church where Mrs. Murray was a member. Interment will be in the Ebenezer Church Cemetery in Saline County. Aug 4, 1926

Judge W.O. Potter and son Maurice and daughter Eloise of Marion and little granddaughter, Phyllis White were in Eldorado Tuesday where Judge Potter transacted business. Aug 5, 1926

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Mr. and Mrs. Bert Moore of 802 South Vicksburg Street have an 8¹/2 pound girl born August 5, 1926. Aug 5, 1926

William Brandon and Stella Glenn both of Clifford were united in marriage at 9:30 Thursday morning by Police Magistrate L.B. Long at his office in city hall. Aug 5, 1926

Little Billie Dean Miller, born to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Miller of East College Street, passed away at the family home Thursday. Interment was at Grange Hall. Aug 5, 1926 

Ed Hubbs deserted his wife and three children, leaving them with no money and only meager supplies of food and clothing. The mother has only received $3 from him since he left and that was when the sheriff had him in custody for wife and child abandonment. The children are ages six, four and two and another baby is expected soon. It is said the father is working on the government dam near Golconda. Aug 6, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Bourland and daughter, Anna Murle, returned from Chicago where their son, Sam Bourland was married to a Chicago girl, Miss Anna Marshdroff. Aug 6, 1926

Creal Springs  A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turnage Saturday night with all parties getting along fine. Aug 6, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smart of West Marion Township are announcing the arrival of a baby girl born August 4, 1926 and has been named Mary. Aug 6, 1926

Johnston City  Miss Kathlyn Pearce, 22, of this city and Yale Downs, 24, of West Frankfort were married at Herrin at 7 o’clock Tuesday night, August 3^rd. The bride’s sister, Mrs. Vera Oliver of West Frankfort accompanied them. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Pearce. Aug 6, 1926

Irvin Chamness, aged about 24, a driver at Taylor 5 was killed while driving his mule down a new branch in the mine Friday. Chamness started into the entry followed directly by another driver both going downhill. Shift men had been putting hangers along the entries in preparation to putting up the new trolley wires. Chamness struck his head against one of the hangers and the impact of the blow threw him underneath his own car. The driver behind him could not stop and both cars ran over Chamness’ body. Both legs were broken and he had a bad wound in the right arm, a number of bruises and scratches about his body. He died before he could be taken out of the mines. Chamness is from Energy and leaves his wife and one child. Aug 7, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Carter of 906 West Prairie Street have a fine baby boy born August 6 and he has been named James Lester. He is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Flora Marie Thornton. Aug 7, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Eura Jones of Princeton, Ky. arrived in Marion on Saturday to make their future home. Aug 7, 1926

Lafayette Utley, former Marion boy, was married to Miss Ida Baugert of Ferguson, Mo. at the home of the bride on July 29. The groom is the son of Mr. and Ms. R.J. Utley, formerly of Marion who now reside in Johnston City. Recently he has been employed in a drug firm in St. Louis, Mo. where he met his wife. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Bangert of Ferguson, Mo. Aug 7, 1926

Will Kelleher, the Herrin youth who was shot in a holdup of a Herrin roadhouse last Saturday night was freed on $1,000 bond. The boy was able to be moved from the hospital to his home in Herrin. Aug 7, 1926. .

Marriage License

/Claude J. Swan, Marion               25

\Eva Jane Moore,                         20   Aug 7, 1926

A.A. Davis, former Marion photographer, visited his mother, Mrs. Ira Davis of East Boulevard. Mr. Davis operates a Ten Cent store at Yale, Oklahoma. Aug 7. 1926

Herrin  David Simmons was arrested yesterday on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Preliminary hearing was waived and Simmons is in the county jail to await trial. David Simmons, being an orphan had been cared for and reared by his two uncles. His uncles brought him to this country from Italy and according to his aunts he was just like one of the family. David struck Mrs. Charles Simmons with a water pitcher and she was knocked to the floor unconscious. As the pitcher broke, a piece flew up and cut a gash over Mrs. Simon Simmon’s right yet. Mrs. Charles Simmons is in the hospital as the result of a scalp wound. Aug 9, 1926

Mrs. Mary C. Griffin passed away at her home on East Marion Street Monday at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 15 days. She was born October 26, 1849 and was the daughter of Frank and Lucinda Wills Tibbs. She was born and raised in Morgantown, West Virginia and came with her parents to Illinois in 1863. Since then she has spent her life in Marion and vicinity, the past 35 years of it having been spent in Marion. Mrs. Griffin was the widow of J.H. Griffin who passed away about 16 years ago. Mrs. Griffin’s life for the past twelve years was unique in that she was perhaps the only woman in the county who owned her own church, but in the recent years the Assembly of God has occupied it as a place of worship. Five years^– ago she deeded the church property to Rev. Clyde Bailey, pastor of the church. She also willed her home to Rev. Bailey. Two sisters, Mattie Kirkman of Tacoma, Washington and Eliza J. Lee of Marion, survive Mrs. Griffin. Two nieces, Mrs. John R. Pulley and Ida Rell of Marion and one nephew, C.M. Tibbs of Kansas City, Mo, also survive. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Aug 10, 1926

George Marks is wanted by the West Frankfort Police for slaying his wife Monday night. Mrs. Marks was killed about 7 o’clock Monday evening when her estranged husband shot her through the neck. The bullet passed through her jugular vein. The killing was the climax of several years of domestic difficulties in the Mark’s home and was preceded by their separation a few months ago. Mr. Marks went to West Frankfort to live with relatives, and he took the children with him. Mrs. Marks stayed in Marion and wanted her children to remain with her. When she found out where they were staying, she went to West Frankfort and got them. While she was away, Marks had gone to her home and hauled away the household furniture. She and the children had to borrow bed clothing to sleep on that night and on Monday she went to West Frankfort to persuade Marks to give her some of the furniture. In the argument between them, she was killed. George Marks has attracted official’s attention at various times during the past few years. He was in the county jail for wife abandonment and on another occasion, he was tried for assaulting his wife with a butcher knife. On that charge a jury couldn’t agree, and he was freed. The police have received repeated calls from Mrs. Marks saying that she was afraid her husband would kill her. Before leaving for West Frankfort Monday, she confided in neighbors that she believed her husband would kill her if she asked for the furniture, but she was going to attempt to secure part of it anyway. When Mr. Marks moved to West Frankfort Mrs. Marks attempted to make a living by taking in washings. She had worked some in the county jail for the sheriff. While living just north of Marion George Marks was a deputy game warden until a few months ago. Aug 10, 1926

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Sunday, August 8^th, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Morgan of 1001 South Court Street celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary with relatives and friends. Aug 10, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Roberts of 205 South Vicksburg Street are parents of a boy born August 6, 1926 and the first child in the family. He has been named Edwin Earl. The mother was formerly Miss Loudene Snyder. Aug 10, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Starrick of 1013 West Central Street have an 8-pound boy born August 6, 1926. The little lad has been named Charles Frederick and is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Opal Murphy. Aug 10, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. J. Gray Ayers of 809 West Henderson Street are the happy parents of a fine 8 1/2 pound boy born Saturday, August 7, 1926 and the first child in the family. He has been named George Edward. The mother was formerly Miss Julia E. Price. Aug 10, 1926

Mrs. Joseph Fife died at Carrier Mills August 5, 1926. Her maiden name was Luvori Quick. She was born in Scioto County, Ohio on November 10, 1847 and at the time of her life was 78 years, 8 months and 25 days of age. In November 1865 she was united in marriage to Joseph Fife and thirteen children were born to their union, six of them and her husband preceded her in death. She leaves seven children, Thomas F., George W., Joseph Jr., Willia, Lemuel, Mrs. Etta Parks and Mrs. Dolly Murphy, also twenty-three grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She was converted about the year 1886 and united with the South America Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted at Carrier Mills August 7. Aug 12, 1926

Oscar Schoolcraft of Carterville died at his home in that city Wednesday night, his 52nd birthday anniversary. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Schoolcraft and three sons, Dolph of Lincoln, Neb., Raymond of Detroit and Sherman of Carterville. Mrs. Schoolcraft died about ten years ago. Aug 12, 1926

Sam Sanders, owner of the Sanders Shoe Store, was injured when his new car overturned near DeSoto on Wednesday and his two sons, Ben and Lester, also received injuries. Aug 12, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/William Everett Dallas, Marion             22

\Helen Alice Beasley, Marion                 21

/Jesse Owens, Carterville                      23

\Daphine Stenevich, Herrin                    21

/Clarence A. McGuire, Creal Springs      24

\Freda A. Fluck, Marion                        25

/John Golish, Pittsburg                         24

\May Kruljac, Pittsburg                         18        Aug 12, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Starricks of Marion are the proud parents of an 8Y2 pound boy, Charles Fredric who arrived August 6. The mother was formerly Miss Opal Murphy. Aug 13, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Prince of near Fowler School are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born Wednesday night, August 11, 1926. He weighed 9pounds. The mother was formerly Miss Mable Howerton. Aug 13, 1926

A baby girl born on Monday, August 9, 1926 to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Roesch at their home on North Glendale Street, the first child in the family. The little Miss tipped the scale at 9 pounds. The mother was formerly Miss Ethel Corgan. Aug 13, 1926

Armal Lyerla, Jr., the eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Lyerla of Marion passed away Thursday morning, August 12, 1926 at 2 o’clock following a brief illness. The child was born in Marion. Funeral services were held at County Line Cemetery. Aug 14, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woods of Marion announce the arrival of a baby girl born Wednesday August 11, 1926 at the Illinois Central Hospital in Chicago. The little Miss has not been named yet. The mother was formerly Miss Beulah Rascoe of Carbondale. Aug 14, 1926

Fred Dawe’s brother, Wallace Dawe, Jr. of Valier was killed in a mine accident in Valier Mine. The young man was a trip rider. Four other brothers, Roy Dawe, Marion; George of Mt. Vernon and Myron of Valier and a sister, Olive May Dawe of Valier and a half brother, George Farmer also survive the deceased. Aug 14, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Joseph Castilano, Willisville           21

\Josephine DeVardo, Clifford          20

/Frank E. Hudgens, Herrin             23

\Jewell F. Warsaw, Herrin             18

/Pete Zanko, Johnston City           28

\Minnie Herchel, Johnston City    36   Aug 14, 1926   

Death Claims Paid

Morton Fly, age 36, abscess of kidney was cause of death July 18, member of Local Union 1941, Johnston City Aug 14, 1926

Louis Martinage, age 56, died of asthma April 30, member Local Union 3192, Johnston City Aug 14, 1926

Joe Zappavigna, age 32, died of nephritis July 12, member of Local Union 655, Weaver Aug 14, 1926

James Edward Keenen, age 83, death July 1 due to senility, member Local Union 2418, Bush Aug 14, 1926

Vincenzo Sacco, age 59, was murdered June 24, member Local Union 2418, Bush Aug 14, 1926

George Brown and Mrs. Amos Ingram received a message stating their uncle, Harry Brown of Amarillo, Texas, died Saturday morning after a 3 week illness. The deceased was a resident of Marion for almost 20 years, having moved away about 8 years ago. He last visited Marion Labor Day last year. His daughters, Mrs. Clay Barth and her husband of Marion and Mrs. Clyde McCown and family of Gary, Indiana, were at his bedside. Aug 16, 1926

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S.W. Fowler, Civil War veteran, passed away at his home in Hen-in Monday morning at 2:20. Deceased was the grandfather of Mrs. Leonard Stearns of Marion. Mr. Fowler was 80 years of age and had been in failing health since the death of his wife in an accident about two years ago. Besides Mrs. Stearns other relatives in Marion are J.M. Kilbreth, a brother-in-law and Mrs. Ray Miller, a niece. The deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs. Jose Russell and Miss Ina Fowler, both of Herrin and four sons, Harry of Carbondale, George of Ashville, North Carolina, Ray of Miami, Florida and H.E. Fowler of Christopher. Aug 16, 1926

Two Herrin men, Clarence Ingram and Cleo Campbell were shot Saturday night by C.B. & Q. railroad detectives who charge the men were attempting to enter a box car. The young men denied the charge when taken to the Herrin Hospital where Ingram died early Sunday morning. Both men were shot with buckshot from a sawed off shotgun. Ingram received two shots through the abdomen and Campbell was shot in the arm. According to Alfred Ingram, father of Clarence Ingram, who talked to the young man before he died, the two were returning home from White City Park Saturday night and were walking along the C.B. & Q. tracks when they were fired upon. C.B. & Q. tracks when they were fired upon. The railroad company sent the special agents to Hen^–in following repeated robberies. According to the C.B. & Q. station agent at Herrin, the seals on a boxcar on the Herrin tracks had been broken when he inspected the car on Sunday following the shooting. The railroad company has retained counsel to represent the detectives at an inquest to be held at Hen^–in Tuesday.  Aug 16, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Chaney of 607 North McLaren Street are the parents of a fine baby girl born August 16, 1926 and the second child in the family. Aug 16, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pike are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby boy weighing ten pounds who arrived Sunday August 15th. The little lad has been named Ralph Raymond. The mother was formerly Miss Beulah Horsley. Aug 16, 1926

Miss Sophia Baker of Marion and Chester B. Davis of Indianapolis, Indiana were married at 8:00 Saturday evening at the Third Baptist Church. The bride is the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. V.A. Baker of 1310 West Main Street. She graduated from the M.T.H.S., class of 1918 and from the University of Illinois with the class of ’22.’ The bride and groom met while teaching in the Herrin High School. Mr. DAVIS is not with the University of Chicago where they will make their home. Aug 16, 1926

Carterville  Fire destroyed the four room house of Dennis Cox in the west part of town last Tuesday. The family was not at home when the fire was discovered. All the furniture that wasn’t burned is badly damaged. Aug 17, 1926

Bernard Crain has been working at Ruegg, Mo. and has returned home to enter high school again this fall. Aug 17, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Wade Crain of Ruegg, Mo. visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.J. Crain and family. Aug 17, 1926

Henry Skelcher and family are moving from Cherry Street to a home he recently purchased on Michigan Avenue. Aug 17, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Louie Gower and family are moving from Pea Ridge to Cherry St. this week. Aug 17, 1926

Chancery Annie Lawson vs. Thomas Lawson in Chancery No. 3937 – Affidavit of non­residence of Thomas Lawson. Aug 16, 1926

Walter Pillow was injured by an iron pipe at the Beahi Brothers Warehouse one week ago and is still in serious condition but some improved. Aug 17, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Charles Marshall, Johnston City  37

\Martha Lolles, Creal Springs       21

/0.G. Halliday, Carbondale           42

\Cora Boos, Carbondale               32

/J.Hugh Grider, Marion                __     

\Pearl Grider, Marion                   42

/Cair Moulton, Thompsonville      19

\Mabell Lollar, Carrier Mills           18

/ Samuel McCormick, Goreville     21

\Jewell Newton, Goreville            17

/Chester B. Davis, Chicago           29

\Sophia Baker, Marion                 26

/George Beltz, Energy                 21

\Bessie Bourland, Marion             16

/Louis Mounce, Zeigler                49

\Katie Besser, Zeigler                  39     Aug 17, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Stalhut, sons Walter and Robert and daughter, Louise, returned from ten days in Edwardsville where Mr. Stalhut was reared sixty years ago and where he lived until he came to Williamson County thirty years ago. Aug 17, 1926

Miss Eunice Hill of Marion RFD died at 3 a.m. Wednesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hosea Borum with whom she made her home four miles southeast of Marion. The deceased was born June 4, 1889 and was 37 years, 2 months and 14 days of age. She was the daughter of Henry S. Hill and Mary Lewis Hill, both deceased. A sister, Mrs. Hosea Borum is the only member of the family surviving. Death was due to cancer. Funeral services will be held at Shiloh Church with interment in Shiloh Cemetery. Aug 18, 1926

The funeral services of Silas M. Fowler who passed away at his home Monday morning will be at the Herrin Baptist Church Thursday. Interment will occur at the Herrin City Cemetery. Aug 18, 1926

Judge R.R. Fowler granted the custody of a colored child, Eleanor Jones, aged 9, to her aunt over the protest of her grandmother. The aunt, Ida Carter, of Champaign had sought to regain custody of the child on a writ of habeas corpus from the grandmother, Mrs. Alice Stewart of near New Burnside. Testimony showed the grandmother had raised the child from an infant at the death of her mother to several years of age. The little girl then went to live with the aunt in Champaign but had recently returned to the grandmother for a visit. When the grandmother refused to let the girl return to Champaign the aunt took the matter to the courts. The little girl said that she liked to live with her aunt, but that she had rather live with her grandmother. The aunt, a sister of the child’s mother, testified that she had promised her sister on her deathbed that she would take the child and care for her. The case was unusual in more than one way. Judge W.O. Potter represented the aunt who sought custody and his son, Attorney Maurice Potter, represented the grandmother. Aug 18, 1926

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Mrs. Verna (Vernon) Jones of South Midway Street was hostess to a birthday dinner, Tuesday, August 17th in honor of her 39th birthday and her daughter, Lorene’s (Hodge) 17th birthday. Aug 18, 1926

A baby boy for Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Bellavia on August 14, 1926 and he has been named Pete. Aug 18. 1926

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. William R. Dixon of 803 East DeYoung Street August 13, 1926 and has been named James Lafayette. Aug 18, 1926

A daughter was born at 10:30 Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Walker. The young lady weighed 8 pounds and has been named Irene Jeanette Walker. This is the second child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Clara Wallace. Aug 18, 1926

Little Darlene Hope Deaton, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Deaton, died Tuesday afternoon at the age of seven months and 18 days. Funeral services were held at the home on South Hill Street Wednesday with interment in New Rose Hill Cemetery. Aug 18, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace of Marion announce the arrival of a 6 ½ pound daughter born August 18, 1926 at the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. The mother was formerly Miss Ruth Mercer of Marion. Aug 19, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Earl Watson, Brookport                        24

\Agnes Dye, Carterville                          18

/Charles T. Witsell, Pine Bluff, Ark.       28

\Beulah Salyers, Bush                            21    Aug 19, 1926

J.M. Spiller pled guilty in Squire C.M. Parks’ court Tuesday night on a charge of assault and battery and was fined $18.40. Deputy Sheriff Adron Smith filed the charges as a result of an argument between the two men. Aug 19, 1926

Thomas McClintock, Civil War veteran, passed away at his home in Johnston City Wednesday August 11th. He was 81 years of age. He was married twice, first to Eveline Houdleston (Huddleston?) and to that union two children were born. His first wife died several years ago and he in 1908 married Mary Wilson of Johnston City who survives. “Uncle Tom” as everyone knew him, served four years in the Civil War with Company E, Regiment 13, 60^th Illinois. He was a member of the M.E. Church at Murphysboro for 35 years and was buried in the Murphysboro Cemetery. Aug 19, 1926

Ed Alexander’s daughter, Jean and Miss Lucille Taylor drove Mr. Alexander’s new Willy’s Knight Sedan to Carbondale where it was stolen Wednesday night. Aug 19, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Clore of Marion have a baby boy born August 18, 1926. The little lad has been named Arthur. Aug 19, 1926

A coroner’s inquest was held in Herrin today into the death of Clarence Ingram who was shot and killed by Burlington Railroad agents on the C.B. & Q. Railroad yards last Saturday night. The two detectives, J.F. Jones of Beardstown and A.R. Sears of Centralia testified that they saw Campbell and Ingram drive by in a Ford car and later return to the boxcars standing in the yards. They examined the cars and broke the seals on the box car doors. Jones said that while the youths were standing near the door of one of the cars, Sears attempted to advance from the coal car and made a noise that attracted Ingram’s attention. Jones said Ingram drew a gun and Sears fired. Aug 19, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Johnson of East Stockton Street have a new son, born_.at 5 a.m. Friday. The young man will probably be named for Grandfathers Boyd and Johnson and be known as John William Johnson; He weighed 9 pounds and is the first child in the family. The Mother was formerly Miss Marie Boyd. Aug 20, 1926

Mrs. Matilda Moseley, widow of the late E.W. Moseley, is in serious condition as after falling down a flight of stairs at her home at 106 West Stockton St. last Wednesday. There is little hope that she will recover. Her won, John Moseley and wife and granddaughter, Ms. Maude Shipp of West Frankfort, are at her bedside. Aug 21, 1926

J.F. Jones of Beardstown and A.R. Sears, special agents of the Burlington Railroad, are under $10,000 bond today to await the action of the grand jury. A warrant was issued Friday on information of Alfred Ingram of Herrin, charging Jones with the murder of Clarence Ingram, his son. A coroner’s jury ruled on Friday that young Ingram who was killed on the night of August 14 at the C.B. & Q. yards, was shot by Jones, but did not recommend that either Jones or Sears be held. Aug 21, 1926

Death Claims Allowed

Thomas Burgess, age 36, was killed by fall of coal July 31st, member Local Union 1426, Johnston City Aug 21, 1926

Kyle Rucker, age 43, killed by a train August 3rd, member Local Union 1248, Herrin Aug 21, 1926

Homer L. Varner, age 29, death July 5th, member Local Union 2678, Herrin Aug 21, 1926

The Rex Motor Sales was sold at a sheriff’s sale held Saturday morning to J.A. Burkitt. Aug 21, 1926

In a gun duel at a roadhouse just north of the Rose Hill Cemetery shortly before midnight Sunday, Harry Walker and Everett Smith, both of Herrin, were shot to death. The shooting created a near panic at where a few minutes before, scores of men and women thronged the roadhouse and after the duel too place patrons in automobiles and on foot were scurrying in all directions. Harry Walker evidently died instantly as a bullet plowed through the body entering at the back and emerging from the chest passing through the top of the heart. Nathan Huff, special police officer hired by the roadhouse, found Walker’s body lying east of the vacant roadhouse. A Colt 44 revolver lay by his side and two of its chambers were empty. Smith was found in the north building where the shooting is said to have occurred. Only one shot had been fired from the automatic pistol, which was found on the man after he fell. Undertaker Eliza Cash took Smith to the Marion Hospital where he died at 7:00 Monday morning without gaining consciousness. Employees of the roadhouses said Walker and Smith went to the roadhouses Sunday afternoon together and Smith had a slight argument with one of the employees early in the evening. At that time Smith was carrying an automatic pistol in plain view. Although the assumption is that the two men killed each other in a duel, there was considerable speculation Monday morning as to the

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circumstances under which the men could have shot each other in the back. Harry Walker, former Herrin policeman and son of Mathew Walker, former Herrin chief of police, was under $2,000 bond, charged with beating up Paul Benton, Herrin hotel employee last month, and was under $10,000 bond, charged with the murder of Otis Clark at a roadhouse near Herrin several months ago. Walker had previously been in the penitentiary upon conviction for robbery. Smith was also an ex-convict, having been paroled, after being sent to prison from another county. Walker lived at 613 South 18th Street, Herrin and was married. Smith had been living recently at the Palace Hotel at Hen-in. His home was formerly in Salem. Monday Sheriff Galligan and his deputies were investigating rumors that others had besides Walker and Smith were shot at the roadhouse Sunday night. It was said that immediately following the shooting two men, one wounded in the arm and the other carrying a bullet wound in the leg, were taken to Johnston City Monday afternoon. The sheriff had been unable to verify the rumors. The first witness questioned at the coroner’s hearing Monday was Templeton Smith who was in the building where Everett Smith was found wounded after the shooting. Smith said that he heard three or four shots fired, but did not see who fired them. He said Walker was not inside the building when the shots were fired. Charles Erwin who said he was working in the roadhouse, testified that he was behind the bar when he heard several shots. He said he heard a shot fired just outside the building and that immediately Smith ran into the building and fell near the door. Charles Sisney told the coroner’s jury that he operated the place south of the roadhouse in which the shooting occurred and that about 12:30 he heard three or four shots fired someplace north of his place. He said he first heard one shot and started to the door but stopped when he heard more shots. He said he saw people running from the west and south doors of the building north of him. Soon after the shooting ceased Sisney said he saw Harry Walker run from the rear of the north building and fall on the ground. He said that he could not tell whether the shots were fired inside or outside of the building. The roadhouses at the scene of the double killing were closed Monday. Aug 23, 1926

Beverley Freels, 74, died at his home in Pittsburg Saturday evening at seven o’clock of dropsy. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home of Rev. Ashby of Pittsburg and interment was in the Johnston City Cemetery. The deceased was born in Kentucky but had lived in this vicinity for a number of years. He was married 52 years ago to Nannie Diller and four children were born to that union survive with the mother. They are Nannie Mansey, Crab Orchard, Edd Freels, Pittsburg and Mrs. Ada Hout and Bessie Pippin of Arkansas. Mr. Freels was a coal miner.  Aug 23, 1926

Oral Turner and Miss Maggie McInturff, both of Marion, were united in marriage about 8:00 Saturday evening at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred McInturff and is a graduate of Brown’s Business College of Marion. The groom is the son of Mrs. M. Turner of South Court Street and is a graduate of the S.I.N.U. at Carbondale. He is a bookkeeper at Blankenship. The couple is at home in Parish Park Place. Aug 23, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Newton are the proud parents of a baby girl born August 22, 1926 and who has been named Mary Lee. Aug 23, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spesia are the happy parents of a baby girl born August 22, 1926. She has been named Mary Alice. The mother was formerly Mary Forney. Aug 23, 1926

Funeral services were held Sunday at Ensminger Church about three miles southeast of Crab Orchard for Mrs. Martha Lewis who died Saturday afternoon in the Anna State Hospital. The deceased was a former resident of Williamson County. She was 78 years of age at the time of death. Of a family of ten children, the following survive, Mrs. Taylor Atkinson and James Lewis of Marion, Mrs. Clarida and Mrs. Ernest Jeter of Carterville. Aug 24, 1926

New Hope  Saturday, August 22 Miss Ruby Brandon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Brandon, was married to Roy Greer of Carbondale. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Greer of Carbondale, formerly of New Hope, but have lately moved to Odin, Illinois. They expect to reside in Carbondale. Aug 24, 1926

Arnold View  Two accidents happened in this community Thursday when Louis Blackwell turned James Motsinger’s Ford bottom upward. Accident No. 2 occurred the same day when J.L. Boyd, a prominent Arnold Viewite let his Ford turn turtle. No one was injured but all occupants of both Fords were certainly frightened almost out of their wits. Aug 24, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/John Mausey, Marion                 26

\Sylvia Patterson, Marion             18

/Robert Malcom, Creal Springs    22

\ Opal Williard, Creal Springs       18    Aug 26, 1926

Evans A. Stokes of Goreville passed away at his home there about 11:00 Thursday night after he had retired in apparently in good health as usual. He was found dead by his wife who was attracted to his bedside by his slight struggle preceding death. The deceased was born April 30, 1869 and was the son of John T. and Sarah P. Stokes, both now deceased. He was married on June 30, 1895 to a Miss Burleson who survives. No children were born to this union. Funeral services to be held at the home at Goreville Friday with interment in Nebucadnezzar Cemetery. He was a Mason. Aug 26, 1926

John L. Dungey, the 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Dungey of South Bentley Street is in the Zeigler Hospital suffering from three fractured rib. He stepped off of a concrete truck onto a muddy street and slipped back under the truck and one of the wheels passed over him. The soft condition of the street saved him from serious injury. Aug 26, 1926

Kenneth, son of Lee Storme of Cambria, a professional baseball player was hurt in a baseball game while playing with the Lynn, Mass. team this week. Aug 26, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Rogers of 1007 West White Street have a baby boy at their home who arrived August 25, 1926 and has been named Charles Lee. Aug 26, 1926

Arleigh Wilkins has a new coal yard at the old Marion Pressed Brick and Tile Company at 410 North Granite Street. Aug 26, 1926

Herrin  At noon today a raid was made on the Palace Hotel and Blackie Arms, Mack Pullian and Eddie Crompton were arrested. Liquor and some shotguns were found in some of the hotel rooms. Aug 27, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Turner of Johnston City have a fine 8-pound boy born August 24th and has been named Marshall Lewis. The mother was formerly Miss Arel Ozment. Aug 27, 1926

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Ralph Smothers, Fred Swan, Robert Lee Hudgens and Wayne Johnson were in Creal Springs when their Nash automobile broke down late Thursday night. Seeing it would not make it back to Marion on its own power the boys began pushing it about 1:00 Friday morning. They claim they pushed it over the hills and through all of the ‘hollers’ that make that road famous for its circuitous meanderings. They arrived in Marion about 4:00 Friday morning. Aug 27, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Miller, 300 West White Street, have a fine baby boy born at their home on Thursday, August 26, 1926 and has been named William Wayne. The mother was formerly Miss. Myrtle Emery. Aug 27, 1926

Mrs. Oscar Perrine of Johnston City died Wednesday at her home. She had suffered with tuberculosis for the past four years. Aug 27, 1926

A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Miller, 300 West White Street, on Thursday, August 26. He has been named William Wayne. The mother was formerly Miss Myrtle Emery. Aug 28, 1926

At 6:20 Friday evening Mrs. Henry Riddle of Creal Springs passed away. Funeral services to be held Sunday at the Pentecostal Church in Creal Springs with interment at the city cemetery. The deceased was 55 years of age. She is survived by her first husband, William McRoy and three children and her second husband, Henry Riddle also survives. Three children were born by her first marriage, Ed McRoy and Burl McRoy of Marion and Mrs. Elmer Bailey of Creal Springs. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Harvey Sullins and Mrs. Minnie Smothers and three brothers, Will, Lewis and Oscar Allen, all of Marion. Mrs. Riddle was the daughter of the late Willis and Mary Murphy Allen. Aug 28, 1926

Tick Ridge  W.H. Motsinger and Ed Boles have bought a larger cider mill and will locate in Crab Orchard. Aug 28, 1926

Brownlo Brush has been living on the Ada Travelstead farm for the past three years and is moving to the Phillip Fluke farm near Pittsburg. Aug 28, 1926

Mrs. James Walker was called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Will Dixon of Marion last Friday who has a ten pound baby boy. Aug 28, 1926

Death Claims Paid By United Mine Workers Of America

Charles Daugherty, age 37, killed by falling coal in mine July 30th, member Local Union 2418, Bush Aug 28, 1926

Ralph Brown, age 21, died of pneumonia July 2^nd, member Local Union 2418, Bush Aug 28, 1926

Oscar Schoolcraft, age 52, died of abscessed liver August 11th, member of Local Union 1146, Carterville Aug_28, 1926

George W. Baldwin, age 65, died of peritonitis July 25th, member of Local Union 1776, Freeman Spur Aug; 28, 1926

Harry Woods is so proud of his newly arrived daughter that he purchased a new Packard sedan Friday and had it all polished up to meet his wife and daughter Saturday evening when they return from the hospital in Chicago. Aug 28, 1926

Congressman E.E. Denison and niece, Miss Anna Mae, were visiting the summer resort, Quiver Beach, operated by his brother-in-law, Charles Lane of St. Louis. Aug 28, 1926

Rossie Gibbs was fined $5, and costs following his plea of guilty on a charge of Assault and Battery filed against him as the result of an alleged ^.assault on Harry Hudges on North Market. Street: Saturday morning. Aug 28, 1926

When Arnold Garret went to police headquarters Friday evening to arrange bond for his sister, Lillian, who was held in the city jail on a charge of disturbing the peace, Deputy Joe Ing served him a warrant charging him with assault. Garret was charged with slapping a girl several weeks ago. Aug 28, 1926

Miss Erma Foster and Elmer Maurer were married Saturday evening in pastor’s study at the First Baptist Church by Dr. A.E. Prince. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Foster and is a bookkeeper at the Singer Sewing Machine Co. in Marion. The groom Is-the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Maurer and is associated with his father in the confectionary business on North Market Street. Aug 30, 1926

George Neely was wearing a policeman’s badge Monday morning as the third member of the day force and is to remain on duty until after the Fair. The day force now consists of Chief of Police H.T. Boyd, traffic policeman Smothers, special officer Neely while Jack Bradley and John Thompson composed the night force. Aug 30, 1926

Otis Lloyd, a Johnston City lad, was recently sentenced to the Pontiac Reformatory for larceny, but they refused to accept him because of his youth. His sentence was changed to the St. Charles School for Boys. Aug 31, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Caldwell of 502 South Carbon are the parents of a baby boy born on August 27, 1926. Aug 31, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vaughn of Marion are announcing the arrival of a baby boy at their home on August 29, 1926. He has been named Thomas, Jr. Aug 31, 1926

September

Four Herrin men, William Bryme, 19, Steve Taylor, 23, Dineen Taylor, 20 and Lavern “Bones” Ford, 18, were arrested for robberies in both Williamson and Franklin Counties. The Taylor boys are formerly of Benton. Franklin County officers came to Herrin with a warrant to search the home of Steve Taylor at 1923 North Park Avenue on Saturday and found auto tires, women’s silk hose, dry goods, coffee, shoes, etc. Officers believe they found enough evidence to uncover some half dozen burglaries in both counties and feel they have uncovered one of the most active burglar gangs that ever operated in this part of the state. A Ford Roadster claimed by Dineen was confiscated by the Benton Police and found to be the property of P.S. Graham of Marion. Sep 1, 1926

Jealousy over his sweetheart is alleged to have been the cause of a shooting in Gents Addition Tuesday night which left Gertrude Marthell, colored, in the hospital here Wednesday and made a fugitive from justice of her dusky lover, Johnny Martin. The shooting took place about midnight on Liberty Street. Louis Marthell, father of the girl, told police that he thought Martin was jealous of the Marthell girl with whom he had been keeping company and that the shooting was the result of a quarrel. The bullet went through the girl’s shoulder and her condition is not thought to be serious. City and county officials are attempting to locate Martin who fled immediately following the shooting. Sep 1, 1926

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Thirty-Four To Prison in Year from Williamson County
September Term
Robert Tate Ruby, murder, 30 years
Herrington Tate, murder, 25 years
Estes Warren, burglary, State Reformatory
Creston Bastin, murder, 14 years at Chester
Raymond Knowles, burglary, State Reformatory
John Hiller, burglary, State Reformatory
Frank Murphy, burglary, indeterminate term at Chester
Clarence Parsons, burglary, indeterminate term at Chester
February Term
Rollie Tippy, burglary, indeterminate term at Chester
Delmer Hill, burglary, indeterminate term
Esco Phelps, burglary, indeterminate term
Frank Yates, robbery, 10 years to life-Penitentiary
Edith Yates, robbery, 10 years to life-Penitentiary
Randall Kidd, robbery, 10 years to life-Penitentiary
William Cagle, bigamy, indeterminate term at Penitentiary
Robert Morris, larceny, indeterminate term at Penitentiary
Jess Blevins, murder, 14 years at Chester
May Term
John Cauley, robbery & larceny, St. Charles School for Boys
Pete Chesnas, robbery & larceny, Pontiac Reformatory
Otis Loyd, robbery & larceny, Pontiac Reformatory
Pearl Sursa, larceny, indeterminate term at Joliet
Charles Sigsee, assault with intent to murder, indeterminate term at pen
July Term
Estell Hardcastle
Robert Bauder
Earl Pope, robbery, indeterminate term at pen
Alfred Mexo, robbery, indeterminate term at pen
Henry York, robbery, indeterminate term at pen
Hilton Artman, robbery, indeterminate term at pen
Laurence Mezo, burglary & larceny, indeterminate term at pen
Mark Gosnell, burglary & larceny, indeterminate term at pen
Pete Hiller, embezzlement, indeterminate term at pen
Rollie Herzog, robbery, indeterminate term at pen
Herman Dungey, forgery, indeterminate term at pen
James Young, assault with intent to murder, one year at pen and fined $1,000.00 Sep 1, 1926
Marriage Licenses
/H. Hartley, Carterville 43
\Mary Farmer, Cambria 48
/Giles Davis, Muddy 58
\Della Hall, Muddy 58

Birdwell  Mr. and Mrs. Almus Howard are announcing the arrival of a baby boy last Friday night. The young man has been named Earl Lee. Sep 1, 1926

Eulah Tanner left for Marion Monday where she will attend high school. Sep 1, 1926

Almus Hundley left for his school near Fordville to teach the following term. Sep 1, 1926

James Henderson Hailey, veteran Creal Spring’s blacksmith, died suddenly at 2:30 a.m. Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Simpson of North Monroe Street. Mr. Hailey had been in good health until he developed a coughing spell early Thursday and died before assistance could be summoned. The deceased was on September 4, 1847 born in Tennessee and was the son of John T. and Nancy Hailey, both deceased. He was 78 years, 11 months and 28 days old. Early in life he married Miss Marion E. Miller and she preceded him in death. Four children survive him, Oscar E. Hailey of St. Marie, Idaho, Doris Boore, Ozark, Ill., James E. Hailey, Elmo, Mo. and Mrs. Carrie Simpson of Marion. Three sisters and one brother also survive. They are Mrs. Sam W. Oliver and Mrs. J.B, Corson of Creal Springs, Mrs. L.C. Brown of Marion and John T. Hailey of Marion. The funeral will be at the First Methodist Church at Creal Springs with interment in the Creal Springs Cemetery. Sep 2, 1926

Mrs. Lizzie Goodall of Marion received word Thursday that her little grandson, James McFarland, 18 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. McFarland had died at the family home at Alton. The mother of the child was formerly Miss Mary Goodall of this city. One other child, BOBBIE, aged 4, survives. The body will be brought to Marion for burial. Sep 2, 1926

Erin and Pearl Watson were recently tried and acquitted on a charge of larceny, but are now in the county jail charged with perjury from their testimony in that trial. Sep 2, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Pete Flore, Johnston City                    23

\Mary Viscovi, Johnston City                19

/Ira Casper, Hurst                                25

\Cecil Marie Eaves, Hurst                     21

/James P. Colombo, Johnston City       25

\Rosa Margarett Barra, Johnston City  22      Sep 3, 1926

Morgan Easter, 16, of Herrin and Tony Battoeta, 17, of Murphysboro were arrested by the St. Louis Police for stealing a Ford Coupe and planning a series of holdups and robberies. The Ford coupe was stolen from a coalmine in Herrin. The Easter boy waived extradition to St. Louis and was returned to await action of the government authorities of the Dyer Act. Sep 3. 1926

Mrs. Louisa Silva Nelson, widow of Uncle Giles Nelson of Scotsboro, passed away Thursday night at 4 p.m. Mrs. Nelson was born in Virginia on August 13, 1837, and at the time of death was 89 years and 19 days of age. She was united in marriage with Mr. Nelson on January 1, 1860, and four of their children survive. The children are Mrs. Ada Merriweather of St. Louis, Mrs. Neal Webb of Berkley, California, Ed Nelson of Eldon, Mo. and Mrs. Emma Crain of Carterville. One brother, J.M. Lawrence of Marion also survives. She moved to this county 54 years ago to make her home. She was a member of the Christian Church at Herrin. Interment will be at the Lawrence Cemetery, five miles northwest of Marion. Sep 3, 1926

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Two Herrin youths, Ernest Gregg and his cousin named Wells, are held in the Louisville jail charged with the assault and robbery of an old man near that city and also charged with the theft of an auto tire. Sep 3, 1926

Creal Springs George Stover and wife have moved to Marion, their former place of residence. Sep 3, 1926

Miss Viola Wilcox, teacher in Metropolis recently visited her sister, Mrs. Fred Buckner of this city. Sep 3, 1926

Dr. J.F. Blanchard departed Wednesday for Chicago to visit his brother and attend to some business. Sep 3, 1926

W.W. Barringer of South Holland Street, Marion, met a tragic death Saturday afternoon, between 3 and 4 p.m. while helping tow an auto into Marion from West Frankfort. He was crushed between two cars and broke his neck. Mr. Barringer was born northeast of Johnston City on August 14, 1874 and recently celebrated his 52nd birthday. While a young man he was married to Miss Victoria Gent near Lake Creek. The wife with their two children, Mrs. Trenecia Bearden of Marion and Mrs. Beulah Copher of Marion, survive. A sister, Mrs. W.H. Parker who lives near Johnston City also survives. The deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marion and had lived in this county practically all of his life. He was formerly in the second hand business in Marion and later had been an automobile salesman. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Tuesday and interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Sep 7, 1926

Mrs. Hazel Edith Cline, wife of Oscar Cline, died Saturday evening at 8 p.m. at the home of her parents, O.O. and Lena Adelburger in Creal Springs. The Clines lived at 1507 North State in Marion, but when she became ill with typhoid fever they went to the home of her parents. She was born in St. Clair County on December 13, 1898 and was 27 years of age. She was united in marriage to Oscar Cline on December 7, 1918. Two children, Arthur Leon and Lena Ruth were born to this union. She was stricken with typhoid fever on August 26 and was sick only eight days when she passed away. She was taken to the West Frankfort Hospital for treatment but after a short say, at her request, she was taken to her parents’ home on September 1. She leaves her husband, children, parents, one sister, Mrs. Ada Allen Murphy of Stonefort and one brother, Walter J. Adelburger of West Frankfort. The funeral services were conducted at the Adelburger home Monday and interment was at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Sep 7, 1926

States Attorney, Arlie 0. Boswell was shot in the leg Monday night about 9:30 by an unknown assailant. Boswell, his wife, son and Judge D.T. Hartwell had attended a hard roads booster meeting at Spillertown Monday evening. They returned home after the meeting and Boswell then took Judge Hartwell home and before going back to his home, he made a circle by the fairgrounds to see how the exhibits were being placed. He had just passed the Jefferson School on East Boulevard, when a man stepped out from a corner and said something to Boswell. Thinking the man wanted a ride to town and knowing he was going home, Boswell didn’t stop. The gunman opened fire immediately and shot twice into Boswell’s car. Boswell stopped his car and grabbed his revolver and opening the door, he shot at the man. The assailant reopened fire and struck Boswell in the calf of his leg. Boswell could not identify the assailant and no arrests have been made. Sep 7, 1926

Calvin Davis celebrated his 84th birthday on Sunday with a big dinner for fifty friends and relatives. Mr. Davis lives in Jackson County but formerly lived in the northwest part of Williamson County. It is interesting to hear him tell of his sport in killing deer and wild turkey in his boyhood days and also of the-unpleasant hours spent in working oxen. He told how they would leave the road and plunge into the creek with a load of hoop poles or ties, then his time would be in getting them out. Sep 7, 1926

Creal Springs—Emma McRoy Riddle was born near Coal Bank Church in Williamson County November 20, 1870 and departed this life in Creal Springs August 27, 1926 at the age of 55 years, 9 months and 7 days. She was the daughter of the late Willis and Mary Allen. Her first marriage was to W.T. McRoy on March 21, 1888 to which union the following children were born: Ed and Burl McRoy, Audie Lee McRoy (deceased) and Mrs. Nellie Halley. She was again married to Henry Riddle on October 4, 1910 with whom she resided until her death. She united with the Pentecostal Church three years ago. Her health began to wane two years ago and she was operated on in an effort to bring relief on September 27, 1924, but to no avail and the many months following was filled with intense suffering. Besides the first husband and children mentioned above, five grandchildren, her second husband, aged mother, two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Sullins and Mrs. Minnie Smothers, three brothers, William, Lewis and Oscar survive her. Sep 7, 1926

Bobbie Dean, the 12-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rodgers residing near the Peabody No. 3 mine, died at the home on September 6. He was born on August 25, 1926 and besides his parents, is survived by two sisters and a brother, Loretta aged 9, Billie aged 5 and Bonnie aged 2. Funeral services were conducted at Cedar Grove Church on Tuesday with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Sep 7, 1926

Troy Mandrel of Corinth was arrested on a charge of wife abandonment and filled $1,000 bond pending trial. Sep 8, 1926

Dr. J.T. Black has discontinued his office in Herrin and will have his office at the Marion Hospital from now on. Sep 8, 1926

Robert Enzi McRoy and Miss Ada Davis of Bethalto, Ill. were married Monday afternoon by Dr. A.E. Prince, pastor of the First Baptist Church, in his study. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Davis of Bethalto while the groom is the son of I.J. McRoy. Sep 8, 1926

Creal Springs—James Henderson Hailey, son of John T. and Nancy Hailey (both deceased) was born in Weakly County, Tennessee September 4, 1847, and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Simpson in Marion early Thursday morning, September 2, 1926, aged 78 years, 11 months and 28 days. He moved with his parents to Calloway County, Kentucky near the town of Murray when a small boy. When sixteen years of age they moved to Illinois locating some three miles south of Creal Springs and in Johnson County. He was converted in 1869 and was taken into the Salem Missionary Baptist Church near his home being baptized by Elder James Morton. He was married to Martha E. Miller in Sanborn March

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16, 1870, and to this union were born the following children, Senator Oscar E. St. Marries, Idaho; Mrs. Dore Moore of Ozark; Mrs. Augusta McCoy (deceased); James E. of Illmo, Mo. and Mrs. Carrie Simpson of Marion. The deceased took residence in Sanborn in 1870 where he learned the blacksmith trade in the shop of his father-in-law, Ezekiel M. Miller. Later they moved the shop to Tunnel Hill. Here he followed his chosen trade until 1890 when he sold his interest in the shop and moved with his family to the then Washington Territory, but returned to Illinois in the same year locating in the new village of Ozark where he engaged in smithing until he came to Creal Springs in 1906. He opened his shop in this city and kept up his duties therein until failing health compelled his cessation a few years ago. Since the death of his companion April 7 of this year, he had visited among his children mostly with his daughter, Mrs. Simpson in Marion and where he passed away. Besides the children named above, he is survived by eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three sisters, viz, Mrs. S.W. Oliver and Mrs. J.B. Carson of Creal Springs and Mrs. L.O. Brown of Marion and one brother, John T. of Marion. The burial was in the Creal Springs Cemetery beside his companion. Sep 8, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Edwards of Marion are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl at their home on Friday September 3, 1926. The little Miss tipped the scales at seven pounds and is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Mable Gulley. The father has been for two years employed at the E.T.S. Company. Sep 8, 1926

Berl Butler and Miss Mildred Ann Hayton of Carterville were married during the Labor Day vacation. Mrs. Butler is the daughter of Mrs. Nettie Hayton of Carterville and a graduate of the Carterville School. She formerly taught school but recently has been employed at the Colp Store in that city. The groom is a printer with the Franklin Press. Sep 8, 1926

Miss Flodene Parks of Marion writes very good poetry and recently one of her poems, entitled “Ghost Children” was printed in the Globe Democrat. Sep 8, 1926

Death claimed Mrs. Martha J. Coleman of Goreville Sunday. Funeral services were held Monday in Goreville with interment at Mt. Hedron Cemetery in Union County. Mrs. Coleman was born in Tennessee on September 2, 1866 and had just celebrated her 60th birthday. She came to this state when two years old and lived here the-remainder of he life. As a girl she was united in marriage to John P. Coleman and four children were born to that union, only one of them living, Mrs. Ben Culbreth of Marion survives. Two children died in infancy and one son, Francis J. Coleman, a second lieutenant in the aviation corps during the World War, died after returning home. A half-brother lives at Mountain View, Missouri. The surviving husband is a farmer and is now a police officer in Goreville. Sep 8, 1926

Clatterville  Virgil Motsinger was a victim of three highwaymen last Saturday night near Willeford. They ordered him to “stick em up”. They relieved him if a watch and a small sum of money. Sep 8, 1926

Lightning destroyed Charles J. Motsinger’s barn during a storm Tuesday. Sep 8, 1926

Hobart Motsinger is teaching school at Good Hope. Sep 8, 1926

Will Vogt is recovering from an attack of rheumatism. Sep 8, 1926

Dr. Harry X. Cline of Los Angeles, California arrived in Marion to spend a two week vacation with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Cline of Murphysboro and his mother, Mrs. J.M. Cline of Marion motored to St. Louis and met him. Mr. Cline’s wife has been spending her vacation in Upper Mount Clare, New Jersey with her sister, Mrs. John Bradshaw, and will join him later for a visit here. Sep 8, 1926

Fire destroyed the residence of Harry Hudgens on North McLaren Street about 9 p.m. Friday evening. Hudgens, a coal miner, was batching in the house and was not home at the time the blaze started. Sep 11, 1926

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/Orrin J.Smith, Hurst 26

\Verda Popham, Herrin 19    Sep 11, 1926

The funeral for James Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan I. Roberts of Roberts Insurance Agency, will be held Saturday. The deceased was born January 10, 1921 and at the time of his death was 5 years, 8 months and 1 day old. He had been sick a short time with stomach and intestinal trouble, but had been bothered at various times since infancy. Death came following an operation at the St. Andrews Hospital in Murphysboro on September 9, 1926. A sister preceded him in death a few years ago. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Sep 11, 1926

Jail Notes Troy Smith, a 15-year-old boy of Goreville was arrested at the fairgrounds and charged with being a pickpocket. Sep 11, 1926

J.P. Henson of Herrin is charged with wife abandonment. Sep 11, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. John Goddard are moving from their home northeast of Marion to the Union Terrace School district near Johnston City where Mrs. Goddard is the principal. Sep 11, 1926

The coroner’s jury investigated the death of William Holland, 20, killed Sunday morning on the hard road east of Hen^–in and returned a verdict of death from gunshot wound—homicide. Mack Pulliam, 22, and his wife, Mildred, 22, were seriously wounded, but will recover. Holland and the Pulliam’s were in a car passing a two-story house on the Hen^–in road when they were fired upon from ambush. The Pulliam’s said they had been to a dance and were returning home at the time they were attacked. They refused to ascribe any cause of the attack, although they are said to be friends of Everett Smith and Harry Walker who were killed recently near Marion, which is believed to have a bearing upon the case. Sep 13, 1926

Bernard Wollard, 13-year-old son of Mrs. Charles Wollard of Herrin was seriously injured in an automobile accident early Sunday morning. Guss Finkey was giving him a ride home from the Fair when his car collided with Harold Moake’s car. Wollard suffered a broken hip and Laverne Osborn, who was with him, was slightly injured. Sep 13, 1926

Willard McDonald, aged 21, and Miss Carrie Lee Deaton, aged 20, were married on Saturday evening. Sep 13, 1926

Francis Harold Jack, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jack was buried on Monday afternoon. The little boy was 1 year, 2 months and 17 days old at the time of his death at 11 a.m. Sunday. He was the youngest of six children. The children are, Hubert Jack aged 6, Merl and Earl Jack, twins, aged 5 and Harry and Helen Jack, aged 3. Sep 13, 1926

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John Ziffiner Sims, a coal miner for many years, died Saturday at his home on North Railroad Street from heart trouble. Mr. Sims spent his life in this state. He was born January 14, 1854 and was 72 years, 7 months and 27 days of age. He was married early in life to Miss Sarah C. Phelps and four children were born to this union, Louis Alexander Sims of Marion being the only one to survive. After her death he was united in marriage with Amanda Brookhouse. Sep 13, 1926

J. Luke Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Johnson of Marion and Miss Elsie Mae Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z.F. Foster of Marion, were married at 8 o’clock Saturday evening in the study of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of the M.T.H.S. and was Captain of the basketball team in 22 – 23 and played on the team at the state tournament. The newlyweds will reside in Marion. Sep 13, 1926

James Crews Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Iva I. Roberts of Marion was buried on Saturday following services at the family home. He was born in Marion on January 10, 1921 and died on Thursday September 9, 1926 at 8:30 p.m. at the St. Andrews Hospital- at Murphysboro at the age of 5 years, 7 months and 29 days. His little life .was full of suffering for three years, followed by two years of sunshine and happiness. He leaves his parents and a brother, Fernsley Roberts. His little sister, Bonita passed away two years ago. Sep 13, 1926

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/Luke Johnson, Marion                23

\Elsie Foster, Marion                   20    Sep 13, 1926

Joe Odum and Elijah J. Howerton, Marion mail carriers, were arrested Friday because they refused to observe the one-way traffic regulation on East Main Street. Sep 13, 1926

Flodene Webb and Aletha Osborn have been employed in St. Louis. Sep 13, 1926

Ray Benton, 22 of Johnston City, killed himself on Sunday evening near the Stiritz Mine. Benton purchased a small vial of carbolic acid on Sunday and then drove to meet a friend, a young man about the same age, and when his friend came up young Benton put the bottle of acid to his mouth and said, “Well, here goes” and drank it down. His friend secured Dr. Smith at once and they rushed Benton to the hospital where he died about two hours later. His parents said that he had had no love affair or troubles of any kind that they knew of and that he was not morose. He had been employed at the Stiritz Mine and work was very good. Burial was in Kentucky. Sep 14, 1926

Born on Thursday, September 9 at 9:00 to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maroni, at the home of Mrs. Maroni’s mother, Mrs. Arlie Ing on South Bentley Street. The mother was formerly Miss Mary Stanley. The great grand dad, E.N. Rice, had the honor of naming the lad who will be called Charles Edward. Sep 14, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Gibson of 204 East Charles Street have a baby boy born September 11, 1926 and has been named Jack McClelland. Sep 14, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Chicon of 1617 West Maplewood are the proud parents of a girl born September 10, 1926. Sep 14, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Simms of 702 East DeYoung Street are the parents of a baby boy born September 10, 1926. He has been named Raymond Paul. Sep 14, 1926

Funeral services for J.Z. Sims will be held at the home on Railroad Street Wednesday and then the body will be taken to the Cana Church for services and interment. A daughter is enroute from Boulder, Colorado and expects to arrive in time for the funeral. Sep 14, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sherertz and children, Junior, Mary Ann, Bercha Nell and Billie returned Monday from a six weeks stay in the south. Sep 14, 1926

Boogerville  Guy Davis got his finger cut off working on the railroad last week. Sep 14, 1926

S.M. Archer was left minus two buggy wheels Tuesday morning when he went to hitch up old Dobbin. A thief had visited him the previous night and no trace of the wheels or the thief has yet been found. Sep 14, 1926

Artie Banks has moved from Pittsburg to Boogerville vicinity to take up work on the railroad. Sep 14, 1926

Lige Ewing is alleged to be the man who held up a restaurant at Herrin Sunday night and to have shot and wounded Margaret Burke, 17, and Wesley Reynolds, 6. He is held in the county jail charged with attempt to commit murder and with robbery. According to Herrin police, Ewing confessed to the crime and implicated Robert Newton who was arrested and later released on 3,000 bond, pending preliminary hearing Saturday. Officers said Ewing later repudiated his confession and said Newton had nothing to do with it. The robbery netted $35.00. Sep 14, 1926

Clyde Sanders, 44 a farmer living near Thompsonville died at 10:30 p.m. Monday from tuberculosis. He had lived in this section all of his life and was a brother-in-law of Oscar Kimmel of Marion, Mrs. Sanders having formerly been Miss Joan Kimmel. Besides his wife, he is survived by five children and his mother, Mrs. Jack (Easter) Sanders. Funeral services to be held Wednesday at the Liberty Church, three miles east of Thompsonville and interment will be at the Liberty Cemetery. Sep 14, 1926

Henry Swart died at 6 o’clock Tuesday morning at the Marion Hospital. Deceased was a native of Pennsylvania, although he had lived in Ohio most of his life, coming to Illinois two years ago. He was born on April 1, 1853 and was 73 years, 5 months and 13 days of age. He was married to Miss Tenie Kimmell who survives, as do seven children by a previous marriage Ohio and also by a brother, Walton Swart of Pennsylvania. The children who survive are John Swart OF Albany, Ohio, Mrs. Katherine Pritts, Chauncey, Ohio, Mrs. Estella Jones, Chauncey, George Swart of Plaines, Ohio, Arthur and H.D. Swart of Chauncey, Ohio and Mrs. Nellie Jordon, Chauncey, Ohio. The body will be taken to Ohio for interment. Sep 14, 1926

Mrs. Sally Ann Smith of Marion and two sons, Zach Smith, C. &E.I. agent at Benton and J.D. Smith of Marion left Tuesday for Murray, Kentucky to complete arrangements for the funeral of Mrs. Smith’s daughter, Mrs. W.T. Carter who died in that city Sunday. Mrs. Armita Carter was born in the southern township of Williamson County 65 years ago and lived here almost all of her life. She was first married to Mr. McInturff and later married W.T. Carter by which marriage they had three children, one of whom died in infancy and is buried at Anna. The children who survive are, Mrs. Wilma Wolard (Wollard?) of Arizona and Mrs. Chester (Freda) Butterworth of Murray, Kentucky. Sep 14, 1926  

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Benton—Mack Pulliam was attacked for the second time in three days and is in the hospital here in critical condition. Pulliam and his wife were riding in a car with William Holland when it was fired upon from ambush Saturday night. Holland was killed and both Pulliam and his wife were injured. It is feared that Pulliam’s arm will have to be amputated. Tuesday afternoon it was decided to remove the Pulliam’s to the Benton Hospital and they left Herrin about 2:30 p.m. Mr. Pulliam was in an ambulance and his mother was with him. Mrs. Pulliam followed in another car and her father was riding with her. About a mile and a half south of Benton a car filled with armed men stopped the car driven by Ed Russell, which was following directly behind the ambulance and after a few words with him, drove ahead to the ambulance, which had speeded up. They stopped the ambulance, and Mrs. Pulliam threw herself across the body of her son and the two men got into the ambulance, one with a machine gun or automatic rifle and the other with a revolver. They told her to get out, but she refused to move. One of the men stuck the machine gun into her side -and said that if she didn’t move, they would make her move, but she still refused to move. She exhibited scars and bruises this morning, which she says were caused by the attackers beating her. Finally, Mrs. Pulliam said that one of the men remarked, “Well, we don’t intend to kill a woman to get you?” and then got out of the ambulance and drove off. One of the assailants however climbed into the ambulance and using the butt of his gun struck Pulliam over the head several times and left him in an unconscious state. The attack occurred about a mile from Benton near the cemetery. Only one shot was fired during the attack, and it is said that threats were made to hang Pulliam at the time the ambulance was stopped. The Pulliam’s refuse to make any statements and others who saw the affair were unable to identify those participating. Pulliam is said to belong to the Shelton gang in Williamson County. Sep 15, 1926

Mrs. Sarah Ann Holman who died Tuesday at 1:33 p.m. at her home, 107 North Hamlet Street, was born at Lebanon, Tennessee on June 1, 1844, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Warren. At the time of death she was 82 years, 3 months and 13 days of age. She had been afflicted with bronchial asthma for a number of years, but her last illness was brief. Her father was a Christian minister and she became a member of the Christian Church early in life and held to that belief. Mrs. Holman came to Illinois with her parents when she was 14 years of age and they settled in Williamson County near Spillertown. She had lived in or near Marion for 65 years. About 1860 she was united in marriage to James B. Holman and they were parents of nine children. Three children, John, Sam and Mary and the husband preceded her in death. The surviving children are James Holman of North Dakota, Man Holman of Oklahoma, Ed Holman of Pinckneyville, Arthur Holman of Marion and Mrs. Joe Coin of Dowell and Mrs. Albert Franklin of Marion. Seven grandchildren also survive. Hosea, son of James Holman of North Dakota, a grandson, preceded Mrs. Holman in death. For many years the deceased’s daughter, Mrs. Franklin, had cared for her. Funeral services to be held Friday at the home on North Hamlet Street with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. Sep 15, 1926

Hezzie Arnold of Scotsboro passed away at the hospital at Anna on Tuesday, August 14, 1926, at the age of 45 years and 29 days. The deceased was born at Stonefort on August 15, 1881, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Arnold and had one brother, Fess Arnold of Carrier Mills and a sister, Mrs. Guy Caplinger of Carterville. The deceased was first united in marriage to Minnie Smith and to this union four children were born, Ernest age 18 years, Fred, age 16 years, Mary Alice age 12 years and Marie, age 9 years. Seven years ago, he was married to Ethel Lewis of Caruthersville, Mo. and no children were born to this union. Funeral services to be held Thursday at the Holiness Church in Scotsboro and interment will occur at the Carterville Cemetery. Sep 15, 1926

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/William P. Short, Carterville,       55

\Mary Ann Schafer, Carterville     46

/Fred Layne, Pittsburg                 21

\Ada Farmer, Pittsburg                17   Sep 15, 1926

Arnold Frick of Marion and Miss Cordelia Caplinger of Johnston City started to the Fair on Thursday, September 9, but instead they motored to Harrisburg and were quietly married. The groom is the son of a prosperous farmer living south of Marion while the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Jessie Caplinger of Johnston City. The couple will make their home in Johnston City. Sep 15, 1926

Isaac Fawcett of Marion and a graduate of the M.T.H.S. passed the examination at the Great Lakes Training School with the average of 3.77 out of a possible 4. Mr. Fawcett was one of eleven who passed this examination and will be admitted to the preparatory school for the Naval Academy. Sep 15, 1926

Carterville  Ryburn Boren, son of J.D. Boren, arrived home from Hampton Roads, Va. where he has been attending the machinists school in the U.S. Navy. Ryburn expects to be aboard a destroyer and will return via Panama to the West Coast. Sep 15, 1926

Louise Ogden who has been working for an express company in Chicago during the summer has returned home to enter high school as a senior. Sep 15, 1926

Edd Impson dropped a box on his foot and bruised it and blood poison developed making it necessary to lance the foot several^–times. He is now hobbling around. Sep 15, 1926

Arnold View  Noah Hillman and wife have moved into the residence with Nola Curtner. Sep 15, 1926

Cecil Curtner and wife moved to Marion last Wednesday. Sep 15, 1926

W.M. Youngblood is on the sick list. Sep 15, 1926

Oscar Cline’s children are staying with his father, Curren Cline. Sep 15, 1926

John S. Shanks and Miss Grace Cutrell, both of Marion, motored to Benton Friday morning and were united in marriage. Miss Cutrell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Owens of North State Street and Mr. Shanks is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Shanks of North Court Street. Mr. Shanks is employed in one of the mines and they will make their home in Marion. Sep 15, 1926

Former Chief of Police Tom Boyd resigned from as chief on Monday after an argument with the Police Commissioner and immediately started to work with the Illinois Central as special agent. His headquarters will be at Centralia, but he will continue to make Marion his home. Sep 16, 1926

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Monroe Arms, known also as “Blackie” Arms, was found guilty in Federal Court at Danville, Ill. yesterday and sentenced to the federal penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas for five years. Arms was convicted of transporting a stolen automobile out of the state from Bellville to Jacksonville, Florida and back to BelWine. Arms was alleged to have fired the first shots on April 13 at Herrin when six men were killed. He made the first attack upon John Smith, a Herrin garage man that same day. Arms was never formally named in connection with those murders. Sep 16, 1926

Jack Bradley was appointed acting Chief of Police to take the place of Tom Boyd who left Monday. Sep 16, 1926

Coroner George Bell called together the jury that investigated the deaths of Harry Walker and Everett Smith, and after a brief session, the jury returned a verdict of death from hands of unknown parties. Sep 16, 1926

William Brown, age 78 who resided with his daughter at Weaver, a mining camp near Herrin, fell from the Pond Creek Bridge on Thursday morning and received internal injuries resulting in his passing away a few hours later. Mr. Brown came to Marion from New Mexico and after living in this city for a few years moved to Herrin. He was near sighted and while crossing an overhead bridge near Weaver he walked off the side of the bridge and fell to the ground, a distance of about 16 feet. Friends rushed to his rescue and he was taken to his daughter’s home where he died a few hours later. Mr. Brown was one of the oldest coal miners in Williamson County, starting to work in the mines at the age of nine years. His wife preceded him in death several years ago and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Morris of Weaver and Mrs. John Miller of Royalton. Interment was at the Herrin City Cemetery. Sep 16, 1926

Poordo  Virgil Welborn, Marion Dunning and Randall Manier went Opossum hunting Saturday night. Sep 16, 1926

Lula Thompson is back at Cloyce Allen’s where she will work for a few days. Sep 16, 1926

Creal Springs  Frank Carson and sister, Miss Alpha, went to Vienna last Wednesday to see their physician. These nice folks have been in poor health for some time. Sep 16, 1926

The B.W. Littlemeyer family moved back to Metropolis. He operated an undertaker’s business in this city for several months but because of lack of business, he sold out. Two undertakers for our little city seem to be too many. Sep 16,, 1926

Dr. H.L. Patterson and sister, Miss Freda, departed Friday for a ten-day vacation to St. Louis, Springfield, Chicago and other villages of the north. Sep 16, 1926

Marion  Dr. H.D. Harris and sons, Paul, Frank and Dixon left by motor Thursday for Champaign where Paul and Frank will attend the University of Illinois. Dixon will return with his father on Friday. Sep 16, 1926

Jail Notes  Jesse Wilkins pled guilty to cruelty to animals in county court and was fined $50 and has been placed in the county jail upon his failure to pay his fine. Sep 17, 1926

Marion Personals Ray Hudspeth returned to the naval station at San Diego after spending his furlough with home folks. He is with the radio branch of the service. Sep 17, 1926

Sidney Kuykendall, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Kuykendall will enter the University of Illinois at Champaign this term. Sep 17, 1926

Bobby Joe Bracy 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bracy won the first prize ribbon, scoring 95.5 in his class in the Williamson County Baby Conference. His parents moved to Marion in 1925 and entered him in the Williamson County competition that year and came out with second place. Sep 18, 1926

Floyd Bracy, manager of the H.W. Bracy Co. wholesale house in Herrin, and Mrs. Bracy will reside in Urbana for nine months where Mr. Bracy will enter the University of Illinois to study of business organization operations. Sep 18, 1926

David V. Felts, son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Felts, resigned his position as editor and editorial writer on the State Register at Springfield, Ill to enter Harvard University graduate school. Felts graduated from M.T.H.S. Sep 18, 1926

Enoch Linzy Grisham of Marion died Saturday at 10:20 a.m. and was buried on Sunday afternoon. He was commonly known as “Dock” and was born on January 31, 1868 and at the time of his death was 58 years, 7 months and 15 days of age. He was engaged in farming or carpentry all of his life and had lived a large portion of his time in Union County. On May 30, 1887, he was united in marriage to Miss Dora Meneese at Lick Creek and to that union two children were born. One child died in infancy and the other, Mrs. William Rendleman of Marion with the widow survives. A brother, John A. Grisham and a half brother, Fred Grisham of Goreville also survives. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Interment was at the Ebenezer Cemetery in Union County. Sep 20, 1926

Burleen Allen, one of a second set of twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Elma Dunaway Allen of Pittsburg, died Saturday morning after but two days of life. Four children survive. These are Lee Warren Allen and twin girls, Zora and Ora Allen and Geraldine Allen, the twin brother of Burleen Allen who died. Interment was at Coal Bank Cemetery. Sep 20, 1926

Charles Duryer, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Duryer, graduated from the Great Lakes Training School September 16th and goes to Cocosola, Panama where he will enter aviation. Sep 20, 1926

John Fowler, prominent attorney of Williamson County, left Marion for Midland, Texas where he will make his future home. He will be an associate there with C.W. Tate, a prominent attorney of Midland. His wife and daughter, Francene, accompanied him. Sep 21, 1926

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Hanson B. Barnett, Herrin miner, was in custody of the Herrin Police Tuesday while a coroner’s jury was holding an inquest into the death of Barnett’s ten-year-old son, Bradley Barnett, who Barnett admitted slaying by striking him with a shoe. Barnett said that the boy had been tried and found guilty on a charge of delinquency in county court last Saturday. Judge Morgan sentenced the lad to the reformatory but then paroled him to his father. The father said that Monday night the Herrin Police picked the boy up on the streets and sent him home. He said he was questioning the lad Tuesday morning while he was dressing and that the lad refused to explain his disobedience Monday night satisfactorily. The father said that he became enraged at the boy and three one of his work shoes at him. Although the father said he did not know where the shoe struck the boy, the undertaker in examining the body said that the boy’s neck was^.probably dislocated. He died almost immediately. Barnett was held by Herrin Police until after the inquest and is now in the county jail, filled with remorse. He said, “I’ve killed my baby. It’s awful. I’ve been trying to make the boy do right and stay at home and then this. I’m not afraid of the punishment. I can bear that, but to think of what I’ve done.” The child’s mother is dead and the father had married again. After considerable deliberation the coroner’s jury returned a verdict Tuesday afternoon exonerating Barnett. Sep 21, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Reach of West Allman Street have a fine ten pound baby girl born September 20, 1926 and has not yet been named. Sep 22, 1926

Jack Eberhart escaped from the Vandalia State Penal Farm in August and gave Herrin officers a hot chase Tuesday morning. He managed to elude capture and robbed a woman near Freeman Tuesday night. Mrs. Grace Lampley, a former friend, reported that he had visited her home Tuesday night. Eberhart was found guilty of living in adultery and was serving a sentence imposed by Judge Morgan in county court when he escaped. Sep 22, 1926

Mrs. Harry Davis of East Boulevard gave a party Tuesday afternoon in honor of her daughter, Georgia’s ninth birthday. Sep 22, 1926

Ed Alexander sold the Shirley Shop, a ladies’ ready to wear store, to Mr. and Mrs. John Slater. Mr. Slater is the son of Judge W.F. Slater. A few months ago he and Miss Helen Alexander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Alexander, were united in marriage and were living in Warren, Ohio where Mr. Slater was a cashier of the First National Bank of that city. Sep 22, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Booth have a fine baby girl at their home born September 20, 1926 and they have named her Betty Jean. Sep 22, 1926

Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs. Midgett, wife of the late J.E. Midgett of Goreville who passed away Wednesday. The deceased was born in Tennessee April 30, 1849 and was 76 years of age. Most of her life was spent in Illinois and in this community. She was first married to Leander Doran and one son, William of near Creal Springs, survives that union. Later she became the wife of J.E. Midgett and seven children were born to them, one of whom is deceased. Those surviving are Nathan, James Taylor, and Mrs. Maggie Hill, Mrs. Barbara Burns and Guy Midgett. Two brothers, James McCommic and W.B. McCommic also survive Mrs. Midgett was the daughter of W.B. and Martha McCommic of Tennessee. She was a member of the Christian Church. Sep 22, 1926

Mrs. Thomas W. Phillips of Marin announces the marriage of her sister, Miss Dorothy Fl Shott of Sheridan, Wyoming to Frederick D. Burkett of Chicago. The ceremony took place at the Phillip home on Allen Avenue. Mrs. Burkett is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shott of Sheridan, Wyoming. Sep 23, 1926

Janetta Ruth Clayton, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Clayton of Marion passed away at 10:10 o’clock of summer complaint. The child was born October 21, 1924, and was 1 year, 11 months and 1 day of age. One sister, Pauline Virginia, aged 4, survives with the parents. Another child, Alberta, died five years ago at the age of two years. Sep 23, 1926

Theodore Heyde, son of J.B. Heyde of Mario and Maurine Bradley, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Bradley of near Lake Arcadia, were married Wednesday evening, September 22, 1926. The groom is a piano tuner and works for the Heyde Music Store. Sep 23, 1926

John Starick filled bond in county court on a charge of wife and child abandonment. Sep 23, 1926

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/Rose Roper, Carrier Mills            21

\Evelyn Hankins, Carrier Mills      16

/Theodore R. Heyde, Marion       20

\Maurine Bradley                        18    Sep 23, 1926

Hurricane  Doris Lucille, 3 weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Samuel passed away at the family home here Thursday, September 16, 1926 at 11 a.m. The cause of death was acute indigestion. Besides the parents she leaves three sisters and one brother, Syble, Lillian, Edna and Kenneth. Interment was in Carterville Cemetery. Sep 24, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Truran of 509 West Boulevard have a seven and half pound girl born Friday morning, September 14, 1926. The mother was formerly Miss Agnes Russell. Sep 24, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Lum Barth of North Johnston Street have a baby girl at their home. She tipped the scales at eight pounds. Sep 24, 1926

Johnston City   Word was received that William Barlow was a victim of the terrible hurricane that swept Florida last Saturday night. He is a brother of Harry Barlow of this city and formerly lived here. Sep 24, 1926

Little Shirley Ann Edwards, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edwards was buried in Maplewood Cemetery Thursday afternoon. Sep 24, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Ed D. Swafford of 405 South Future Street have a fine baby boy at their home, born September 23, 1926. Sep 25, 1926

Quite a large crowd of young folks gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Heyde, newlyweds, and gave them a charivari. The bride and groom were given a ride through the streets of Marion on a wheelbarrow. Sep 25, 1926

James Jones, 21 and Myrtle Cagle, 18, both of Herrin were married in Marion on Saturday afternoon by Justice of the Peace W.A. Pillow. Sep 26, 1926

J. I. Sherertz, formerly of Marion, rescued friends and neighbors in Moore Haven, Florida when he rowed his boat out of the second floor of his rooming house onto the flood that covered the entire town after the hurricane that killed 315 people. Mr. and Mrs. Sherertz and baby arrived in Marion Friday and are living at the home of his sister, Mrs. J.P. Harrison on West Main Street. Mr. Sherertz formerly lived in Marion. Sep 27, 1926

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Mrs. Nola Stevens of Herrin is in the Herrin Hospital suffering with a bullet wound to the chest that she received Saturday night when she and her husband were scuffling over the revolver when it discharged. The physician said she was suffering worse from the effects of alcoholism than the wound. Sep 27, 1926

James K. Singelton (Singleton?), aged Williamson County farmer, passed away at his home three miles north of Creal Springs at 10:00 Monday morning. The deceased was about 65 years of age. Sep 27, 1926

Earl McAllister, son of Walter McAllister, was injured Saturday when an Illinois Central passenger train struck the automobile that he and his father were in. The attending physician reports his condition is favorable. Sep 27, 1926

William Barlow who died in Florida hurricane was buried in the Maplewood Cemetery Sunday. Mr. Barlow was suffering with cancer of the stomach and as a result of the hurricane he suffered exposure that caused his death. His daughter, Mrs. Flora Kelley-accompanied the body to Johnston City where it was taken to the home of James Welborn, brother-in-law of the deceased. One brother, Harry Barlow of Johnston City, survived the deceased. Sep 27, 1926

U.M.W. of A. Death Claims Paid

John Hossel, age 26, was killed in a mine accident September 8, member Local Union 91, Johnston City Sep 27, 1926

Thomas Rowles, age 41, paralysis of mind was cause of death September 9, member Local Union 1239, Johnston City Sep 27, 1926

Charles Hibbs, age 39, gallstones was cause of death July 31, member Local Union 2418, Bush Sep 27, 1926

Nathan Popham, age 64, died of pneumonia September 4, member Local Union 1000, Herrin Sep 27, 1926

Frank McCuan of Carterville, aged 18 years, passed away at the family home in Carterville Monday. He was a former student of Browns Business College. Sep 28, 1926

Lawrence Turnage of Marion and Miss Elsie East of Helen, Montana were married Sunday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Anna. The groom is the son of Walter Turnage of Marion and was formerly in the Navy at San Francisco where he served four years. He is now employed with the C.I.P.S. Company at Anna where he and his bride will make their home. Sep 28, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Louie Cannon of 405 North Madison Street are parents of a baby girl born Saturday morning at 8:00 and weighed 6 pounds. The baby is suffering with a broken arm that she received at birth. She has been named Violet Ludine. The mother was formerly Miss Irene Stafford. Sep 28, 1926

Mrs. C.A. Reabout of Marion was injured in an automobile accident Sunday when she and her husband and baby were enroute to Brookport. Mrs. Reabout suffered neck injuries, a sprained back and a fractured rib. She was taken to the Lightner Hospital in Harrisburg. Sep 28, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cox of 1716 West Main Street are the happy parents of a fine baby girl, born Sunday, September 26, 1926, at 2:30 p.m. The little miss has been named Jeanne Ellen. The mother was formerly Miss Pearl Roberts, a Marion teacher. Sep 28, 1926. 

James K. Singleton died near Creal Springs on Monday and was buried at Liberty Cemetery Tuesday. He was the father of Ernest Singleton of Marion, Frank Singleton of Cambria and James Singleton of near Creal Springs with whom he made his home. Sep 28, 1926

Marriage Licenses

/Orval Earl Rightover, Johnston City               20

\Eula May Middlebrook, Johnston City            18     Sep 28, 1926

At 10:00 Saturday evening September 25, 1926, Miss Ruby Moake and Floyd “Babe” Wharry, son of Robert Wharry of Crab Orchard, were united in marriage at the parsonage of the First Presbyterian Church in Salem, Illinois. The bride is a graduate of the M.T.H.S. class of ’22: Sep 29, 1926

William L. Burks, brother of Charles Burks of Marion, died at his home in Galatia Sunday afternoon, September 26. He was married to Amanda DeGroat on February 14, 1869 and they had nine children. Those living are, Mrs. W.W. Ramsey, Mrs. Charles H. Evans and Mrs. D.C. Ramsey, all of Galatia, Ill., Ellis of Malden, Mo., Albert of Eldorado and Frank of Kansas City, Mo. His wife died on October 24, 1889 and he was married to Martha A. Giles on July 27, 1890. To this union four children were born. Those living are, Mrs. Charles N. Ross of Galatia and Richard of Ridgeway. Mr. Burks enlisted in Co. 1, 56th Regiment, Illinois in October 1861 and remained in the service of his country until the end of the war. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. His widow, one brother, Charles Burks of Marion, 8 children, 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren survive. Sep 29, 1926

Percy McGuire, Williamson County gangster, was sentenced to five years in the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth for the possession of a stolen automobile transported from Vincennes, Ind. Following his arrest, McGuire was released on $5,000 bond provided by Charles Birger who scheduled 174 acres of farmland five miles from West Frankfort to secure the bond. McGuire declared on the witness stand in federal court that he did not know Birger. Sep 29, 1926

A marriage license was issued in Franklin County to Floyd Felts, 22, Johnston City and Eva Burkitt, 18, of Marion. Sep 30, 1926

Mr. and Mrs. William Leo Wright of Marion announce the arrival of a baby girl born September 26, 1926 and has been named Bonita Marie. She is the first child in the family. The mother was formerly Miss Vida Howerton. Sep 30, 1926

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 (Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 7)