All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican
June
Mrs. Jessie E. Rothe and children, Miss Lucy and Arthur, leave on Saturday morning for Cambridge, Idaho where they will make their new home. Miss Rothe was a 1928 graduate of M.T.H.S. MDR – June 1, 1928
William Lafayette Jones, known to older residents as Uncle “Fate,” dropped dead on at his home on South Buchanan Street in Marion at 7:00 a.m. Friday at the age of 68. The deceased was born in Kentucky July 26, 1859. He had lived in Marion the past 26 years. He was married in Williamson County on January 7, 1877 to Luisa M. Ozment who survives with the following sons and daughters, Viola Jones, Marion; Otto Jones, Dexter, Mo.; Robert Jones, Stongel, Texas; Mrs. Walter Sanders, Marion; Mrs. J.C. Kennedy, St. Louis; Mrs. C.A. Stotte, Memphis; Mrs. Frank Irwin, Marion; Mrs. J.W. Williams, St. Louis and Walter Jones, Marion. Mr. Jones was a member of the Liberty M.E. Church. Uncle Fate was known for his reputation for honestly and truthfulness. Interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. MDR – June 1, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Harris of Marion Rt. 2 are the parents of a 9 1/2-pound baby girl born May 30th. This is the fourth child of the family. MDR – June 1, 1928
Carterville Miss Afton Ramsey has been spending the past months with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Smith, while attending high school and will be joining her parents in Jeoria, Mississippi. MDR – June 1, 1928
John Cagle is remodeling the inside of his grocery store and will be on a cash basis. MDR – June 1, 1928
Peggy Kearney, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kearney, is ill with measles. MDR – June 1, 1928
Pauline Edwards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Edwards has the whooping cough. MDR – June 1, 1928
Ralph McCluskey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McCluskey, who recently underwent an operation to remove one of his kidneys at the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, continues to improve. He has gained 17 pounds. MDR – June 1, 1928
William Brechin Left last week to seek employment at St. Louis and returned home Friday. MDR – June 1, 1928
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Clayton Buppert, Vienna 22
Myra McKinzie, Vienna 18
Vincent Podoiski, West Frankfort 38
Josephine Botkonis, West Frankfort 39
Jack Turner, Herrin 25
Helen Watkins, Herrin 18
Hughie E. Simpson, Marion, Ky. 21
Nellie K. Sarlis, Marion 19
Julius Luscenski, Johnston City 38
Mary Korzun, Johnston City 44
Charles Eovaldi, Herrin 21
Celesta Demotti, Herrin 28 MDR – June 1, 1928
James McBride of Creal Springs celebrated his 91st birthday May 30th. A celebration was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maggie Dempsey and enjoyed by a larger number of friends. MDR – June 1, 1928
Mrs. Emil Ferguson, 85, of Carterville died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Reagen. Mrs. Ferguson had been in bad health for a long time and death was attributed to natural causes. MDR – June 2, 1928
New Denison Raymond Damson has been doing some mechanical work for Ralph Burns and has returned to his home at Carterville. MDR – June 2, 1928
Loren Adkins went to Alton to find employment. MDR – June 2, 1928
Mrs. Cora Wilburn has a broken arm. MDR – June 2, 1928
Mrs. Claude Stotlar and baby are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Griffin. MDR – June 2, 1928
Coon Ridge George Holmes of Palzo called on his sister, Mrs. Sherman Thompson and reported the arrival of a baby girl at his house. This is the third child and second girl of the family. MDR – June 2, 1928
James S. Jones, for many years a blacksmith in Marion, died at his home on East Main Street Monday morning at the age of 61 years. The deceased was born at Cerulean Springs, Ky. March 4, 1867. He was the son of Jefferson Jones. Mr. Jones was married at Carterville in 1887 to Thena Henry who preceded him in death. One son, Henry and one daughter Miss Helen Jones, both at home survive their father. There is one granddaughter, Dorothy June Jones. Mr. Jones plied his trade in Marion many years and was well known to farmer and horse men of this community. He was once a blacksmith with Barnum Bailey’s Circus engaged in shoeing the horses for the big show. He had followed the trade for over 40 years. Interment at Carterville. MDR – June 4, 1928
Funeral services for Lafayette Jones were held Sunday at the home on South Buchanan Street. Burial was at Pleasant Grove Church. MDR – June 4, 1928
Mrs. Vernell Gulledge of West Chestnut Street, Marion, entertained a number of children Saturday celebrating her daughter, Rosemary’s seventh birthday. MDR – June 4, 1928
Mrs. Brooks Warren of East Reeves Street, Marion, gave a birthday party Saturday afternoon in honor of second birthday of her son, Zach Warren. MDR – June 4, 1928
Marriage License
C.R. Fegley, Creal Springs 25
Miss Gertrude Glass, Creal Springs 25
Walter S. Byars, Marion 29
Gladys Marie Younkins, Marion 22 MDR June 4, 1928
On Sunday, May 27th relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Violett to celebrate the fifty second birthday of Mr. Violett and Mr. and Mrs. Violett’s twenty-eighth wedding anniversary. Mr. Violett’s birthday was May 24th, but on account of the very busy time it was thought best to celebrate both anniversaries together. MDR – June 4, 1928
Johnston City John W. Jones, senior partner in the Jones Drug Co. here was married to Miss Bertha Hallis Tuesday evening by Rev Crim in the Christian Church at West Frankfort. They motored to Mt. Vernon that evening and spent Wednesday in St. Louis. They returned to their home here on 704 East 9th Street. MDR – June 4, 1928
It was learned today that Miss Marguerite Chapman and Clarence Bair were married and have been since last August. They have kept the marriage a secret this winter while Mrs. Bair attended and finished school this year. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Chapman and is a graduate of the class of 1928. MDR – June 4, 1928
R.R. Hunter who has been in the Murphysboro hospital taking treatments returned to his home here Wednesday showing only slight improvement. MDR – June 4, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Gassaway received a telephone message Sunday announcing the arrival Sunday morning of an 8 pound baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sliger of Chicago. Mrs. Sliger was formerly Miss Gladys Gassaway of this city. This is the first child and Grandfather L.W. Gassaway was going about town Monday morning wearing a wide grin. MDR – June 4, 1928
Marion Hospital Notes Ray Copher underwent an operation Saturday for appendicitis. MDR – June 4, 1928
Ms. Verna Rogers is an operative patient was reported doing nicely Monday. MDR – June 4, 1928
Mrs. William Ingler of Herrin who underwent an operation Saturday was reported resting as well as could be expected Monday. MDR – June 4, 1928
Samuel Wesley White of 1304 East Boulevard died at his home at 3:20 a.m. Monday. The deceased was born in Pope County December 15, 1881 and was 46 years, 5 months and 18 days of age. He is survived by his widow, who was formerly Miss Cora McMahan and one son, Frank White at home. He was the son of Thomas and Ann Purdue White of Pope County and he was the last of three sons to die. Mr. White has lived in Marion for 13 years and followed the occupation of miner and teamster. Burial at Davis Prairie Church Cemetery. MDR – June 4, 1928
U.M.W.A. Death Claims Allowed
James A. Christi, age 27, cause of death March 31 was homicide, member of Local Union 2844, Marion MDR – June 4, 1928
Remo Parioa, age 24, committed suicide May 5, member Local Union 1248, Herrin MDR – June 4, 1928
John N. Anderson, age 73, death May 1st due to nephritis, member Local Union 1248, Herrin MDR – June 4, 1928
Sam Strickland, age 69, died April 19 of asthma; member Local Union 1248, Herrin MDR – June 4, 1928
Miss Louise Allen who is taking nurses training at Peoria is home for three weeks visiting her parents. MDR – June 4, 1928
Miss Bertha Hood, formerly of Marion, but now of East St. Louis and William Trumble of East St. Louis, were united in marriage Sunday, June 3 in East St. Louis. They were accompanied by Mrs. Joe Goddard and Walter Hood, sister and brother of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Hood of Marion and for the past two years has been employed at East St. Louis. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mr. William Trumble of Cleveland, Ohio and at the present is employed at the Home Ice Cream and Ice Co. MDR – June 4, 1928
Davey Slinkard, former follower of Charlie Birger, is in jail at Pontiac, Michigan for complicity in the murder of Ward Jones for which Rado Millich was hanged here and for which Ural Gowan is serving a 25 years sentence in the penitentiary. Slinkard was indicted with Millich and Gowan and according to testimony introduced in the trial of the latter two, was one of the hangers on at the Birger cabin who accompanied the party which hauled Jones body into Gallatin County and threw it in a creek. Evidence at the trial named Slinkard, Bert Owens, Steve George and Birger as members of the party that disposed of the body. The search for Slinkard extended over several months since the investigation revealed his alleged connection with the affair more than a year ago. What will be done with Slinkard is problematical since both the alleged principals in the murder have been convicted. MDR – June 5, 1928
Ray Copher died in the Marion Hospital at 11 p.m. Monday following an operation for appendicitis. He had been ill slightly more than a week. The deceased was born near Marion July 21, 1898 and was 29 years, 10 months and 13 days of age. Since the death of his father, Robert E. Copher in December 1925, he had lived with his mother, Mrs. Rosa Copher on Marion RFD 6. Besides his mother and his wife who was formerly Miss Ruby Mayers, Mr. Copher is survived by four brothers, Otis and Oran of Marion RFD 6, Cloid and Monroe Copher of Marion. Deceased was a miner and a member of Big Muddy Local. He attended the Warder Street Baptist church and on May 21, 1928, professed Christ. MDR – June 5, 1928
Mrs. Lucy O. Whiteside who died May 31 at the age of 83 was buried Friday at the Creal Springs Cemetery beside her companion who passed away some years before. Deceased was born in Pope County July 27, 1844 and passed away May 31, 1928. She was converted early in life and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Her marriage was with Rev. James A. Whiteside February 6, 1868. A large family of children was born to them, three of whom survive as follows, Rev. C.B. of Carterville, Henry of Creal Springs and Mrs. Thomas Lauderdale of Rock. MDR – June 5, 1928
A surprise handkerchief shower was held Monday evening for Miss Helen Dawe at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dawe of Marion, who was graduated recently from the M.T.H.S. Miss Dawe will be leaving Tuesday for Detroit where she will make her home for the present. MDR – June 5, 1928
Creal Springs Clarence Fegley and Miss Gertrude Glass were quietly married at the home of the bride’s parents shortly after midnight, June 2, 1928. The bride is the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Alonzo Glass. The groom is a successful teacher in the Creal Springs High School. After the ceremony the bride and groom, accompanied by the bride’s parents, motored to St. Petersburg and other points in Florida, Tennessee and Georgia. MDR – June 5, 1928
Marion Hospital Notes Mrs. Verna Rogers recently underwent an operation and is doing nicely. MDR – June 6, 1928
G.N. Bond of Marion is a patient and is taking treatments. MDR – June 6, 1928
Mrs. William Ingler of Herrin is a patient and reported still improving. MDR – June 6, 1928
Mrs. Chester B. Dobbs, formerly Miss Nellie Askins, and her daughter, Betty of Lincoln, Nebraska are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Stotlar of West Main St. and Mrs. Vinnie Owen and Miss Minnie of Rt. 6. MDR – June 6, 1928
James Jones, veteran Marion blacksmith, was buried at Carterville Tuesday afternoon following funeral services at the Cash Funeral Home. MDR – June 6, 1928
The body of Samuel White of Marion was interred in the cemetery at Davis Prairie Tuesday. MDR – June 6, 1928
Hurricane Mr. and Mrs. Dave Clark are the parents of a 8-1/2 pound baby girl who arrived at their home Wednesday, May 30th. This is the sixth child of the family and has been named Mary Elaine. MDR – June 6, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Barth and son were visiting the former’s sister, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Barwick and family, but have returned to their home in O’Fallon. MDR – June 6, 1928
Marriage License
Louis Tanner, Creal Springs 23
Edith Calbroth, Creal Springs 18
Milo E. Ravis, Dupo 38
Jewell L. Chamness, Carterville 22
Alvin Catheart, Chicago 26
Roberta Dempsey, Eldorado 19
Phillip F. Kelley, Chicago 26
Nelle Brisman, Herrin 21
William Alvin McPheron, Johnston City 19
Blanche Boilelt, Johnston City 18
Jack Watson, Johnston City 21
Ruola Miles, Johnston City 18 MDR – June 6, 1928
Death Thursday morning claimed William Walter Skaggs of Marion who has been in ill health for seven years. Skaggs suffered a severe attack June 15, 1921 and since that time has been under the constant care of physicians and his weakened condition made him an easy victim of the influenza and pneumonia, the cause of his death. Skaggs was born on a farm three and a half miles southwest of Marion on May 23, 1879 and at the time of death was 49 years of age. He attended school in Marion and then went to the Normal at Carbondale where he graduated. He then attended the state university of law school graduating from same and being admitted to the bar in 1906 and began practicing in Marion in 1908. He taught a year in the Marion Township High School and three years in the Mattoon High School where he started to read law in the office of Andrews and Vance. On November 16, 1910 he was united in marriage with Miss Laura Belle Casey, who with their two children, Helen Casey Skaggs, age 16 and Walter Casey Skaggs, age 10 survives. Three sisters, Mrs. Noah (Ruth) Hestand, Mrs. Tom (Lou) Fleming and Mrs. John (Ora) Fleming, also survive. His parents were William P. and Amanda Oglesby Skaggs of Williamson County. MDR – June 6, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C.B. Fries of Marion are announcing the arrival of a baby boy born June 1st. This is the sixth child and has been named Leon Edward. MDR – June 6, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Boozer of Marion are the parents of a baby girl born June 2nd. This is the third living child of the family and has been named Doris Ruth. MDR – June 6, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Cunningham of Marion are announcing the arrival of June 3rd of a baby boy. This is the ninth living child and has been named George. MDR – June 6, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Clint Gray of Southern Township are the parents of a fine baby girl born June 1st. This is the first child. The mother was formerly Miss Afton Bloodworth. MDR – June 6, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Conroy of Marion Rt. 6 are the parents of a baby boy born June 5th. He has been named Lee Roy. This is the ninth living child of the family. MDR – June 6, 1928
City Attorney, Clyde A. Whiteside of Simpson, who graduated from the high school in Marion in 1923, mysteriously disappeared from his office last Friday morning and returned today bringing with him his young bride who was Miss Maena Finney of Harrisburg. MDR – June 6, 1928
Ray Copher who died Monday was laid to rest Wednesday in the Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – June 6, 1928
Poordo Uncle Henry Dunaway passed away at his home Sunday afternoon at 1:30. He leaves seven children, Mrs. Sam Thompson; Martin Dunaway; Mrs. Herman Tanner of Pittsburg; Mrs. Will Patten of Beebe, Arkansas and Wayman Dunaway of Paulton. He also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Ira Henry of Oakdale, Mrs. Bill Yarber and Mrs. Logan Locklar of Harrisburg, Mrs. Jim Locklar of Herrin and one brother, John Dunaway of Marion, 24 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Coal Bank. MDR – June 8, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Curt Davenport are the proud parents of a baby boy. This is the sixth child and the fifth boy. The mother was formerly Miss Blanche Beasley. MDR – June 8, 1928
Peter Baumgartner died at his home in Marion Friday morning after a four year illness. The deceased was 57 and had lived most of his life in this community. He worked as a blacksmith at the coal mines, being employed at the New Virginia Mine. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Anna Baumgartner and two daughters, Mrs. John F. Smalling of Chicago and Mrs. Pete Rolando of Herrin, his father Fred Baumgartner of Johnston City, two brothers, Charles and Will of Johnston City and five sisters, Mrs. Carrie Werner and Mrs. Kate Beggs, both of Benton, Mrs. Mary Mureweb of Johnston City, Mrs. Annie Hoffert of near Johnston City and Mrs. Bert Turner of Chicago also survive. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – June 8, 1928
Creal Springs Mrs. Emma Allen attended the funeral of Mrs. Will Fern’s father, Mr. Taylor of Tunnel Hill. MDR – June 8, 1928
Dr. B.C. Rembe report of patients for Wednesday as follows: Mr. Wall critically ill, probably will be sent away for treatment, Mrs. John Clark, Mrs. Henry Kimmel and Lawrence Taylor improving and Mrs. Matthews very feeble with disease typical of old age. MDR – June 8, 1928
Mrs. John Clark was taken to the Murphysboro hospital Sunday, suffering from an attack of acute appendicitis. MDR – June 8, 1928
Mrs. John B. Walker of Marion died at her home 2 miles east of Denison at 6 p.m. Friday of heart trouble. The deceased was born in Williamson County April 16, 1855 and was the daughter of Alsey and Nancy Lyons Walker. She was 70 years of age. All of her life had been spent in this community. Since 12 years of age she had been a member of the Methodist Church of Union Grove. On December 16, 1877 Mary Elizabeth Walker was married to John B. Walker who survives her death with the following sons, James A. Walker, Earl Wakler, both of Marion Rt. 3 and Audie Harris Walker of Lafayette, Colorado. Eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive besides one brother, A.J. Walker of California, one sister, Mrs. Mariland Williams of Johnston City and one half-brother Wiley Odum of Thompsonville. Interment in Union Grove Cemetery. MDR – June 9, 1928
Thursday was Morris Emmerson’s 75th birthday. His daughter and little grandson, Morris Lee Green, presented him with a fine Sparton radio. Morris said he arrived at half pat six o’clock 75 years ago this morning and they had fried chicken for breakfast. MDR – June 9, 1928
Mrs. Christina Milligan Lauder died Friday at her home in Carterville. She was born at Wamlockhead, Lanarkshire, Scotland August 24, 1847, the daughter of Archibald and Mary Milligan and died June 8, 1928 at the age of 80 years. She came to Pittison, Penn. on May 22, 1872, where she resided for two years, then made a visit back to her native land returning to America in December 1874. It was then she met and was married to Thomas Lauder on December 16, 1874. Six children blessed this union, three sons and three daughters, Samuel T. and Alexander J. who have preceded her. She is survived by her husband and five children, Agnes McKnight, Thomas, Jr. and Fern, all of Carterville, Mrs. Violet Padgett of Hoyleton, Ill. and Mrs. Gean Rowe of Herrin. There are nine grandchildren and one great grandchild who died in infancy. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery. MDR – June 11, 1928
E.E. Young, county mine inspector, was free on bond Monday following his arrest on charges of disturbing the peace, assault and battery and resisting an officer growing out of a fight on the pubic square. MDR – June 11, 1928
Short services were held at Benton for Mrs. D.M.E. Williams who died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Isaacs at Rend City Friday. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion Sunday afternoon. MDR – June 11, 1928
Fred Dunaway is preparing to open the eating house and refreshment stand at Shady Rest for the summer and spent Saturday counting visitors that stopped to view the famous spot formerly owned by Charlie Birger. He counted 942 adults during the day, but didn’t count the children and some were as far away as Colorado, California and Michigan. MDR – June 11, 1928
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Arthur L. DeCourt, Chicago 33
Barie Bione, Johnston City 17
Leland H. Garrison, 22
Velma E. Jones, Johnston City 18 MDR – June 11, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. E. Longbons and daughters, Helen, Elizabeth and Belle and son, Edward attended the commencement exercises at Champaign. MDR – June 11, 1928
Mrs. R.R. Fowler’s son, Roe Fowler, will graduate from the University of Illinois. MDR – June 11, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Stone will attend the Republican National Convention at Kansas City. MDR June 11, 1928
Mrs. L.W. Gassaway of Marion left Sunday evening for Cicero to be with her new grandson, William Edward Seliger. MDR – June 11, 1928
Mrs. Ida Barnes gave a party Saturday evening in honor of her daughter, Mary’s 21st birthday. MDR – June 11, 1928
Mrs. W.W. Miller gave a party Saturday afternoon at her home in Marion in honor of her son, Bobby’s fourth birthday. MDR – June 11, 1928
A.L. Perkins drove to Springfield, Mo. Thursday to bring home Mrs. Perkins who has been spending several weeks at the home of her parents. MDR – June 11, 1928
Forrest O’Neal, Jr., 11-month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest O’Neal of Creal Springs, was rushed to the St. Andrew’s Hospital at Murphysboro Wednesday evening when an open safety pin became lodged in his throat. Relief was given in five minutes after arrival. MDR – June 12, 1928
Johnston City Mr. and Mrs. Velma Jones, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Jones of this city was married to Leland Garrison of Mt. Vernon on Sunday at Marion. Her sisters, Thelma and Vera witnessed the ceremony. MDR – June 12, 1928
Mrs. Leo Dorris left for her home in Deever, Ohio after two month visit with her father, John Robinson and other relatives. MDR – June 12, 1928
The gas company discontinued Emil Moroni’s gas service and he connected it himself and was found guilty of attempt to defraud and was fined $10. MDR – June 12, 1928
Hospital Notes Mrs. Sylvia Moore of Johnston City is a patient at the Marion Hospital MDR – June 12, 1928
Mrs. William Ingler has been a patient at the Marion Hospital for the past two weeks and is improving and will be taken to her home at Herrin the last of the week. MDR – June 12, 1928
Mrs. Will Rogers, a patient at the hospital, was taken to her home near Peabody Mine Tuesday and is greatly improved. MDR – June 12, 1928
Miss Elsie Harmon of Johnston City received a number of injuries from a fall Monday and is resting better in the Marion Hospital. MDR – June 12, 1928
David Slankard, former Southern Illinois man, under indictment for the murder of Ward Jones at Charlie Birger’s Shady Rest, was brought back to Williamson County Tuesday. MDR – June 13, 1928
A surprise party was given Tuesday evening for Mrs. Genevieve James at her home on West Main Street. MDR – June 13, 1928
Frank King of Johnston City pled guilty to a charge of violating the prohibition act and was fined $100 and costs. MDR – June 13, 1928
A divorce was granted to Denzie Wilkins from Loren Wilkins Tuesday, June 12th in circuit court. MDR – June 13, 1928
Pittsburg Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sanders are the proud parents of a ten-pound baby girl born Tuesday morning. This is the third child and second girl. MDR – June 13, 1928
Will Clark has been very ill for the past month. His recovery is very doubtful. MDR – June 13, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kibler and William Schroeder and son, William, Jr., enjoyed a six o’clock supper Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jones. MDR – June 13, 1928
Marion Personals Mrs. Ethel T. Holland is suffering with blood poisoning from an infected finger and was confined to her bed again. Tuesday. MDR – June 13, 1928
Mrs. M. Prater of Buncombe has been visiting her son, James Oliver. MDR – June 13, 1928
E.W. Stilley just started construction of an addition to his greenhouse, opposite the Rose Hill Cemetery that will more than double his present plant. MDR – June 14, 1928
The marriage of Miss Mardelle Dykes and Dr. Gilbert H. White was announced by the bride’s brother, Robert J. Dykes. The marriage took place in Everglades at 6 o’clock Thursday, June 7 in the presence of Mrs. Don Moore and Mr. Dykes. The Rev. Dr. Glenn, pastor of the Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony. Following the ceremony Dr. and Mrs. White went to Fort Myers where they remained for a few days before coming back to Miami. They are making their home at 58 S.W. 20th Road. The bride has lived in Miami since babyhood and graduated from the Miami High School. She studied law at Stetson University, where she was a member of the Ti Delta Sorority. Dr. White, who is an Osteopath, came to Miami three years ago, where he has practiced his profession. He received his degree from the American School of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Missouri. Dr. and Mrs. White will leave shortly for Kirksville where he will attend the National Osteopath Convention and then they will visit his relatives in Illinois, expecting to stay a month. Miami Daily News – June 10, 1928
A jury in county court on Wednesday found John Copher guilty of wife abandonment. MDR – June 14, 1928
Johnston City Mrs. M.A. Odum celebrated her 83rd birthday Sunday enjoying a birthday dinner at her home. MDR – June 14, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. James Parker were in Metropolis Tuesday looking after business. MDR – June 14, 1928
Charley Maltby of this city, died Tuesday morning at the home of his sister-in-law in Pontiac, Michigan of dropsy. He had been there only a short time visiting when he took ill. His body arrived here Wednesday. MDR – June 14, 1928
Marriage License
Maurice Wenke, East Moline 21
Maybelle Fenwick, Herrin 18
John Glenn Thomas, West Frankfort 21
Lola A. Summers, West Frankfort 19
Charles Clennen, Detroit 22
Louise Gualdoni, Herrin 19 MDR – June 14, 1928
Marion Personals Mrs. Edgar Craig and daughter, Elizabeth of Metropolis, are spending the week with Mrs. Craig’s mother, Mrs. Emma Dunaway of South Market Street. MDR – June 14, 1928
The following from Marion spent the day at the Country Club with Mrs. Ernest Parks and Mrs. Walter Dodd in charge, Masters Newton Pheffer, Billie Parks, Billie Dodd, Junior Parks, James Adkins, Theron Lewis, Eugene Bradley, James Tyree, Merle Jones, Charles Mitchell and Bennie Earl Woods. MDR – June 14, 1928
Creal Springs Hezekiah F. Crain, age 82 and Mrs. Vicia Johns, 66, were united in marriage Tuesday evening. Mrs. Lillie C. Harold and J.D. White witnessed the ceremony. This matrimonial adventure was the second for Mr. Crain, a veteran schoolteacher, and the third for his bride whose maiden name was Vicia White. MDR – June 14, 1928
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Dora Burton, Herrin 62
Leah Chater, Herrin 48
George B. Barber, West Frankfort 30
Florene Gassaway, Herrin 24
Ralph Gunter, Marion 23
Bertha Smith, Scotsboro 18 MDR – June 15, 1928
Jesse Wolland received word that her sister, Mrs. Harvey Wright passed away at the Proctor Hospital in Peoria Thursday. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Zerwekh and the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Jesse (Lillian) Wolland of Marion, Mrs. Emil (Mary) Hoffman, Mrs. Harry (Amelia) Williams, Mrs. W.(Rosa) Pollins, Mrs. Carl (Matilda) Fuchs, Royal, John Jr. and Raymond Zerwekh, all of Peoria. MDR – June 15, 1928
Mrs. William Carlton was submitted to a series of operations at the hospital in Springfield and is reported now at home in Marion and in good condition. MDR – June 15, 1928
Ernest Parks, Jr. and Billy Parks, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Parks of Marion, will enter the Culver Military Academy for an eight weeks summer course. MDR – June 15, 1928
The Republican National Convention held at Kansas City has named Herbert Hoover for the presidency. MDR – June 15, 1928
Creal Springs Dixie Whiteside, little daughter of Henry Whiteside, was taken to the hospital in Murphysboro Monday to have an x-ray made of her head. The x-ray showed her head to be fractured, but the doctors say she will not need an operation. MDR – June 16, 1928
Mrs. J.H. Hutchinson of this city celebrated her 81st birthday Sunday. Mrs. Hutchison has been an invalid for the past two years but was able to meet her 81st year with a smile. MDR – June 16, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pride and children, Vivian and Bobbie Earl, of Percy, Illinois, motored to Creal Sunday to visit with Mrs. Charles Craig and Mrs. J.D. White. MDR – June 16, 1928
Death Claims Paid
George Payne, age 62, member of Union 5090, Blairsville MDR – June 16, 1928
Sam W. White, age 46, death June 3 due to aneurism; member of Local Union 1380, Marion MDR – June 16, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Edwards of Carterville entertained at their home Wednesday with a dinner in honor of the 27th birthday of their son, Earl Rushing and of the 27th birthday of Phillip Tregoning. MDR – June 16, 1928
Charles Maltby was buried at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Thursday. MDR – June 16, 1928
Stonefort Troy Alexander of Pittsburg is visiting his uncle, Alvin Nicholson of near here. MDR – June 16, 1928
Mrs. Emis Neely of near this place has been suffering with an attack of appendicitis. MDR – June 16, 1928
Crab Orchard Miss Julia Mae Cox is home for the summer after spending a year at the William Jewel College where she graduated June first. MDR – June 16, 1928
Miss Opal Hill finished her course in school here and returned to her home at Absher. MDR – June 16, 1928
Edgar Clarida purchased an old house belonging to R.F. Peebles and is planning to wreck it then the last of the old land marks will be gone. MDR – June 16, 1928
Uncle Sol Motsinger has been seriously ill for several weeks and is no better. MDR – June 16, 1928
Roy Cox went to St. Louis Saturday night and returned home Monday morning accompanied by Mrs. Cox and their two children, Esther and Jack. MDR – June 16, 1928
Last Saturday friends of Mrs. Minnie Motsinger surprised her with a celebration on her 67th birthday. MDR – June 16, 1928
Marion Personals Floyd Mifflin of Pittsburg is a patient at the Lightner Hospital at Harrisburg. MDR – June 16, 1928
Miss Juanita Farmer of Chicago arrived in Marion to visit friends and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Farmer near Harrisburg. MDR – June 16, 1928
J.R. Spiller attended the Republican Convention at Kansas City. MDR – June 16, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Shirley received a telegram Friday from Max Laird of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, announcing the birth of David Max Laird. Mrs. Laird was Vivian Shirley recently of Marion and Max will be remembered as the son of Dr. Laird, former pastor of the Christian Church of Marion. MDR – June 16, 1928
Family and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Onnie Hollis on South Vicksburg Street and helped her celebrate her fifty-eighth birthday. MDR – June 16, 1928
Marion Personals Mrs. Bert Grace was called to Carrier Mills on account of the critical illness of her mother, Mrs. Harriet Cramer. MDR – June 16, 1928
J.J. Whiteside of Creal Springs died at his home there Sunday at 10:40 P.M. He was born in Johnson County and spent most of his life in or near the vicinity of his birth. He was 78 years of age. He was engaged in farming during his entire active life. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Besides his widow who was Miss Missouri L.Fern, the daughter of L.W. Fern, former well known Johnson County jurist, Mr. Whiteside leaves three sons and two daughters. They are John Whiteside of Marion, James A. Whiteside of Simpson, Herman A. Whiteside, makes his home with his parents at Creal Springs, Mrs. W.C. Kelley of Simpson and Mrs. Ella Marchino of Springfield. Interment in the Vienna Cemetery. MDR – June 18, 1928
A family reunion was held at Johnston City on Sunday and brought 83 people together for a big dinner held at the home of John W. Poteete. F.H. Rentfro, 70, and his grandson, Glen Rentfro, 8, had birthdays last Thursday. Among those present were two great grandfathers of Glen Rentfro, George W. Poteete of Carbondale, 88, and J.F. Mayer of Marion, also 88 years old, two grandfathers of the young man, John W. Poteete of Johnston City and F.H. Rentfro of Johnston City and the young man’s father, Harley Rentfro of Johnston City. (lengthy article} MDR – June 18, 1928
William A. Martin, a clerk in the post office at Stonefort has been arrested by federal agents on a charge of tampering with the U.S. mail. The Marion Republican and others reported failure to receive remittances from the Stonefort post office and Martin was trapped by government agents through a series of test letters. MDR – June 18, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Brayfield attended the funeral of his oldest brother, Johnson Brayfield in DuQuoin Sunday. MDR – June 18, 1928
Bainbridge Those who received diplomas from the Bainbridge school were Earl Brush, Bertha Ice, Elsa Broeking, Albert Broeking, Norma Rushing, Lawrence Wohlwend and Earl Clark. MDR – June 18, 1928
P.B. Johnson has built a new sales shed and packing shed at the Frunut Orchard. MDR – June 18, 1928
Earl Brush and Misses Mae and Gladys Brush attended the surprise party at Miss Louise Collins on Tuesday. Miss Collins is leaving for Chicago Thursday. MDR – June 18, 1928
A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Chamness of Mouser Sunday. MDR – June 18, 1928
Palzo Parker Holmes reported among the sick this week. MDR – June 18, 1928
Norman Powell and girl friend were seen motoring in Arnold View Sunday afternoon. MDR – June 18, 1928
George Belts has been busy spraying his fruit trees in Arnold View this week. MDR – June 18, 1928
Dow Radford is the proud owner of a new Ford roadster. MDR – June 18, 1928
J.S. Bundren and daughter, Nettle, have been on the sick list the past week. MDR – June 18, 1928
Uncle John Deaton who has been living with his mother, Mrs. Nancy Deaton, moved back to his farm on Monday. MDR – June 18, 1928
Zion Delmas Corgan and family visited Mrs. Corgan’s mother, Mrs. Isabella Walker of Benton on Sunday. MDR – June 18, 1928
Miss Ruby Parish visited her sister, Mrs. Charles Davis on Sunday. MDR – June 18, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Cleta Tomlinson and son, Bobbie, of Carbondale and W.T. Rushing and family visited Chester Tomlinson Sunday. MDR June 18, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wright of Marion received word of the engagement of their son, Alex Wright to Miss Anna Christenson of Chicago. The wedding will take place June 23rd in Chicago, where the couple will make their home. MDR – June 18, 1928
Creal Springs Marriage rights were solemnized at the home of the bride, Mrs. Vicia Johnson, who took for a helpmate, Mr. H.F. Cain of Carrier Mills. Mr. Cain is a well known school teacher. The bride is the sister of J.D. White and is also well known in this community. MDR – June 18, 1928
Carterville Donald Ross Richardson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Richarson, fell while jumping a rope and broke his arm. MDR – June 18, 1928
Mrs. Phil Ward and daughter, Lola and Floyd Samuel left for Lansing, Michigan to join her husband who has secured employment in that city. MDR – June 18, 1928
Henry Tate has been visiting his brother, Walter Tate of Cincinnati, Ohio and while there he secured employment at the Chevrolet factory. MDR – June 18, 1928
Elvis Bradberry, who is employed in Chicago, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bradberry of this city. MDR – June 18, 1928
Miss Irene Watson, student at the James Milliken University at Decatur, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Watson. MDR – June 18, 1928
Circuit Court The case of Daniel Larson, former Herrin school teacher charged with murder was set for trial Thursday. The case of Dr. Huff of Carterville on the same charge has not been set for trial yet. Both men were indicted in 1925 for the murder of Miss Lorine Morris, Herrin school girl whose death was alleged to have been due to an illegal operation. MDR – June 19, 1928
Willie Keller, robbery, dismissed with leave to reinstate MDR – June 19, 1928
Martin Marko, arson, dismissed with leave to reinstate MDR – June 19, 1928
Dale Anderson, forgery, dismissed with leave to reinstate MDR – June 19, 1928
Ed Cook and Cyrus Emery, burglary and larceny, dismissed with leave to reinstate. MDR – June 19, 1928
Charlie Crenshaw, assault to murder. Default taken on bond signed by E.J. Jones and James Brown. MDR – June 19, 1928
On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Cox and Henry Cox attended the funeral of Marshall Rendleman who died Thursday evening at his home in Jonesboro. Mr. Rendleman was 84 years of age and his death was due to heart trouble. He leaves one daughter, Miss Grace Rendleman, a sister, Mrs. T.A. Cox of Marion and Dave Rendleman, a half-brother and two half-sisters, Mrs. Amanda Walker and Mrs. Ella Hess. Interment was in the Anna Cemetery. MDR – June 19, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Stone attended the Republican National Convention at Kansas City and returned home Sunday. MDR – June 19, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Burkhart and daughter, Winifred, with Mrs. Charles Jackson of Benton and Mrs. James Barrow and son, Jack, motored to Grayville Sunday and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Bowman. MDR – June 19, 1928
Harrisonville Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Travelstead and family attended the funeral of Mrs. Travelstead’s father, Henry Sheers, Sunday at Old Liberty Church near Dorrisville. MDR – June 19, 1928
Mrs. A.S. Harris has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Virgil Ivy of Salem. MDR – June 19, 1928
Dallas Chase injured his hand at the mine a few days ago. MDR – June 19, 1928
Miss Edna Mangrum of West Frankfort and Glen Younkin of Marion were united in marriage Saturday evening in West Frankfort at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. Paul Smith. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Franklin of West Frankfort. The bride is the daughter of W.M. Mangrum and the groom is the son of H. Younkin of Marion. The groom is a graduate of the M.T.H.S. The couple will make their home with the groom’s parents. MDR – June 19, 1928
Marion Personals Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Tague and Miss Thelma Shaffer left Monday for Champaign where Mr. Tague will attend the Vocational Agriculture Conference and Miss Shafer will attend the Home Advisory Conference. MDR June 19, 1928
Mrs. Ada Blake is attending Normal at Carbondale. She reported that her mother, Mrs. Laura Heaton was much improved. MDR June 19, 1928
The bungalow on the hard road west of Scotsboro where Mr. and Mrs. Lory Price resided when they kidnapped and taken on a death ride by gangsters on a night in January 1927, mysteriously burned to the ground Saturday night. The house was unoccupied except for the furniture which the Price’s left. MDR – June 19, 1928
George Conoway of Herrin is the unluckiest man in the world. He got drunk and fell into the penitentiary. According to Conoway’s testimony in court here Wednesday, he got drunk, stumbled against a hen house, the side of the hen house opened up, he fell in and walked out with eight hens. The court sent him to the penitentiary for from one year to life for burglary. Conoway, a man in his forties, told the judge that when he stumbled against the side of the hen house on South 16th street in Herrin, several boards of the hen house gave way, admitting him to the bedroom of the feathered females. After walking out with the fowls under his arm he took the chickens home. He said although he stole the birds while he was drunk, he concluded after he got home that he “might as well have a good chicken dinner while he was at it.” The prisoner said he sold six of the chickens, kept two, one of which was in a pot on the stove and another in the ice box when the officers raided the place. The two chickens at the Conoway home were dressed by Conoway’s wife and sister who were also indicted with him. Conoway confessed that he told the women he had bought the chickens and the charges against them were dropped. MDR – June 20, 1928
Arnold View Loves sweet song was in the air last Monday when Albert White, age 60, and Nola Curtner, age 56, motored to Marion and were united in the bonds of matrimony. They were accompanied by Master Raymond Boyd. MDR – June 20, 1928
Feron Doss is suffering from the effect of a nail that he stepped on. MDR – June 20, 1928
Professor John Arms of Johnston City was hired to teach the Arnold school for the coming term. MDR – June 20, 1928
Southern Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pinson and son, Loren Jean, of Marion spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Ollis and Ted Sims. MDR – June 20, 1928
Little Geraldine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McCormick has been ill for several days but is reported some better. MDR – June 20, 1928
Guy Midget is a patient at the Herrin Hospital and is doing some better. MDR – June 20, 1928
Marion E. Osburn passed away Sunday morning at the Herrin Hospital after an illness of over a year of kidney trouble. He had been a patient there over two weeks. Mr. Osburn was born in Stonefort March 4, 1870 and was 58 years, 3 months and 13 days of age. He made his home at Stonefort until about seven years ago when he came to Herrin. In 1891 he was married to Miss Minnie Farmer and to this union five children were born, one died in infancy. The four surviving children in addition to his wife, Mrs. Minnie Osburn are: Robert and Marion Osburn, both of Herrin, Mrs. Lesley Maxedon of Herrin and Miss Reba Osburn who is at home. Three brothers and one half-brother, Mathew Osburn of Chaffee, Mo., Earl of Chicago; Trammy of Herrin and Kenneth of Chicago also survive. He leaves a step-sister, Mrs. W.M. Ehrett of Chicago, his parents, Dr. and–Mrs. T.J. Osburn. One sister of Stonefort preceded him in death several years ago. Interment was at the Joiner Cemetery at Stonefort. MDR – June 20, 1928
New Hope Marcus Highland had the misfortune of breaking his arm while trying to crank their car some few days ago and is getting better. MDR – June 20, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Damron of Wayside. MDR – June 20, 1928
Mrs. Charles Norrix was called to Mt. Vernon on account of the serious illness of her grandson, Dan Norrix who is now improving. MDR – June 20, 1928
Ernest Miller of DuQuoin and Miss Ida Follis of Johnston City were united in marriage Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the DuQuoin M.E. church parsonage by Rev. W.D. Richardson. The bridesmaid was Miss Vera Miller, a sister of the groom and Ralph Howell was best man. The marriage is a culmination of a romance of only a few weeks. The young couple met in DuQuoin recently while she was visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Jesse Newlin and a friendship that quickly ripened resulted in the ceremony Saturday. The bride is a pretty brunette, a graduate of the Johnston City School and the daughter of Mrs. Mariana Follis. MDR – June 20, 1928
Williamson County Circuit Court The following cases were dismissed with leave to reinstate:
C. Banano, arson – Reba Mockoby and Randall Hall, larceny, Wayne Kendall and Henry Derosett, larceny, Dixon Roberts, forgery, James Phillips, confidence game and William Gerdell, embezzlement. The case of Dr. John Huff of Carterville charged with murder was continued by agreement to the next term of court. MDR – June 20, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Crichton of Herrin observed the golden anniversary of their wedding Thursday at the home of their son, George K. Crichton. Mr. and Mrs. Crichton, Sr. were married at Paisley, Scotland. They came to America in April of 1881 and located at Litchfield. Twenty-two years ago they came to Herrin to make their home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Crichton are 74 years of age. Mr. Crichton has been rather poor in health the past two years, but is feeling better and Mrs. Crichton is enjoying fine health. They are pleasant and of cheerful disposition and are well liked and high esteemed. They are members of the Herrin Presbyterian Church and were among the first to join that congregation when it was organized in Herrin. The children present the celebration were George K. Crichton and family of Chicago, Mrs. B.E. Bulpitt of Taylorville, Lawson R. Crichton of West Frankfort and families. An out-of-town guest was Archie Baunan of Chicago. Herrin Journal – June 21, 1928
Irwin Suit, 21-year-old Creal Springs youth was immaculately dressed in a suit of white palm beach, white shirt, bow tie, clean shaven, hair well-groomed and slicked back, was stood up in court Thursday morning and pled guilty. The former Marion drug store clerk had confessed in jail that he burglarized four Creal Springs business places before he finally broke into the Heasley Hardware Store there and attempted to burn the place to conceal his burglary and pled guilty to attempt at arson. He blamed liquor for his downfall, telling the judge that he was drunk when he staged his daring crime and it was the fault of the white mule he drank. In passing sentence on the youth, Judge R.R. Fowler remarked that the boy’s father was an acquaintance of his and that he had not thought it possible that the father could have a son guilty of the things to which the prisoner confessed. By far he was the best dressed man in the courtroom and looked as though he belonged in Hollywood or on the country estate of some millionaire. He was sentenced to from one to two years in the penitentiary and a fine of $1,000. MDR June 21, 1928
Lester Fox of Marion pled guilty in police magistrate Maxie McAllister’s court Wednesday of selling intoxicating liquor and was fined $100 and costs. Fox proved true to his name and evaded the officers for weeks in their efforts to verify their belief that he was selling liquor, but the officers finally nabbed him. The officers saw a Negro enter the place and arrested him and took a pint of whiskey from him. They convinced the colored man to return to the place and buy another pint, after which they raided the place and took Fox in. custody. MDR – June 21, 1928
Funeral services were held at the Herrin Methodist Church Thursday afternoon for Emily Kratach, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kratach who died Tuesday of heart trouble. Burial was in Herrin Cemetery. MDR – June 21, 1928
Creal Springs Little Johnnie Deaton of Kankakee is spending the summer with is grandfather, J.L. Boyd. MDR – June 21, 1928
Mrs. Ellen Summers who has been at the bedside of her sick sister, Mrs. Warren of Paducah, returned to her home and reported her sister is no better. MDR – June 21, 1928
Frank White of West Frankfort has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Ruth Roberts who is very low and is not expected to recover. MDR June 21, 1928
Mrs. Bertha Chase of Marion was here having dental work done. MDR – June 21, 1928
Mr. James Allee has been in the hospital in Chicago for the past four months and returned to his home here accompanied by his daughter, Miss Aldene. MDR – June 21, 1928
Mrs. Margaret Horsley died Tuesday at Tunnel Hill. Margaret Elizabeth Bell was born in Henry County, Tennessee March 11, 1842 and died June 19, 1928, aged 86 years. Deceased was married to John M. Horsley January 8, 1856. Twelve children were born to their union. The husband and seven children preceded her in death some time ago. She leaves to mourn their loss five children, 23 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. The surviving children are Mrs. W. Monroe Alexander of Carterville; Mrs. Thomas Choate of Tunnel Hill, George Horsley of Carterville and William and Alice Horsley of Marion. For the past three years she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Choate of Tunnel Hill. Mrs. Horsley was buried at the Salem Church, three miles south of Creal Springs Wednesday. MDR – June 21, 1928
Will Lynn of Scotsboro pled guilty to a charge of disturbing the peace Thursday morning and was fined $11.40 in Justice of the Peace C.M. Park’s court. MDR – June 21, 1928
Clarence Griffin and Alonzo Dorch, both colored, got into a dispute at Dorch’s home on South Liberty Street and Griffin ended up with a gash in his head. Griffin claims Dorch slipped up behind him and hit him in the head with a hatchet and Dorch claimed he was the abused party and that Griffin had made life miserable for him and his family. Chief of Police Clyde Bailey placed charges against both men. Both elected to stand trial. MDR – June 22, 1928
William Sherman Scobey died at his home at 703 Wick Avenue, Carterville at 1:20 p.m. Friday at the age of 61. Mr. Scobey was born at Crab Orchard June 4, 1867 and was the son of William H. and Arlene McInturff Scobey. He was married to Victoria Sizemore who died seven years ago. Two children survive, Cavanas and Roy Scobey, both of Carterville. One brother, Wyatt Scobey of Argo, Ill., one half-brother, A.L. Alexander of Marion and two sisters, Mrs. J.L. Edwards, Marion Rt. 2 and Mrs. A.M. Prim, West Frankfort also survive. Deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church at Carterville. He followed the occupation of mining until his retirement several years ago. Mrs. Scobey suffered a stroke of paralysis several years ago and the immediate cause of his death was Bright’s disease. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Carterville. MDR – June 23, 1928
Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Ferguson who was found dead Thursday at her home near Goreville, will be held Sunday. Mrs. Ferguson was the widow of the late Louis Ferguson. She was born in Williamson County August 4, 1855 and was the daughter of William Gray. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Mollie Birdsong, Oklahoma; Mrs. Emma York, Marion; Mrs. Ernest Bray, Oklahoma; Jeff Lane, Arkansas; William Lane, Arkansas and Sande Lane, Oklahoma. One brother, W.S. Gray of Goreville Rt. 1 and two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Jeralds of Cambria and Mrs. Dela Lindsey of Crainville also survive. MDR – June 23, 1928
Hatchet wielder Alonzo Dorch, colored, who was arrested Friday for striking Clarence Griffin with a hatchet, pled guilty in Police Magistrate court was fined $11.40 for assault and battery. He was working on the streets Saturday to pay the fine. Griffin held on a similar charge elected to stand trial. MDR – June 23, 1928
Marriage License
Marcelle Bollet, Johnston City 21
Lillian Burns, Johnston City 22 MDR – June 23_, 1928
James Guill, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Guill of South Court Street and carrier boy for the Daily Republican, was bruised and cut on his left arm and leg Friday afternoon when he was run into by a careless motorist. James was riding his bicycle out to the aviation field when a speeder struck the rear of his wheel and threw James off to the side of the road in the mud. The driver never stopped. MDR – June 23, 1928
Buster Wilson, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson of Hurst came to his death by drowning while wading in the waters of the Big Muddy River on the Gosnell property just south of Hurst on Friday. Young Wilson in company with E.P. O’neal and Orville Snighum were wading in the back waters of the river when Buster struck a deep hole and went under. His two companions became alarmed and ran for help. George Walgron was nearby and pulled the Wilson boy out of the water. Dr. Burkhart was summoned from Hurst, but the boy had been in the water about twenty minutes and was already dead. MDR – June 23, 1928
Little Edward Lee Odum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Odum celebrated his sixth birthday with a party in his honor. MDR – June 25, 1928
William Clark, Pittsburg Postmaster, died at his home in Pittsburg Saturday at 11:20and was buried Monday at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. The deceased was born in Union County May 12, 1857 and was the son of John D. and Martha Cochran Clark. Since childhood he had lived in Williamson County and was married at Cottage Home Marcy 9, 1879 to Mary E. Brandon who survives. Two sons, M.E. Clark, Carterville and A.S. Clark of Pittsburg and four daughters, Mrs. Miles Davis, Pittsburg; Mrs. Thomas Pentecost, Makanda; Mrs. Myron Roberts, Marion and Mrs. Roy Slater, Johnston City also survive. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Martha Ellen Wilson of Marion. Mr. Clark was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. During his life he was a farmer, merchant, Justice of the Peace and Postmaster. MDR – June 25, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller of Southern Township are the parents of a baby girl born June 11th. This is the fourth child of the family and has been named Juanita Louise. MDR – June 25, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Webb Burleson of Marion are announcing the arrival Sunday afternoon of their first child, a 12-pound girl at their home. The new resident has been named Pauline. The mother was formerly Miss Emma Sims. MDR – June 25, 1928
Louie Lawrence Staudacher, 21, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Goetlieb Staudacher of Marion after a long illness. The deceased was born at Ullin, Illinois April 4, 1907 and was 21 years, 2 months and day of age. He has lived in Marion since 1922 and graduated from the Marion Township High School. Besides his parents he is survived by one brother, Norman and one sister, Lorene, both at home. Funeral services to be held Wednesday at the Third Baptist Church where deceased was a member. MDR – June 25, 1928
Miss Nell Colp of Carterville and Alfred E. Crepin of Chicago were united in marriage Saturday morning at 11 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryburn Colp in Carbondale. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Colp of Carterville and is a graduate of the Carterville High School, the Southern Illinois Normal at Carbondale and received her degree from the Chicago University and has taught economics in both the Carterville and Herrin high schools. The groom is the son of Rev. E. Crepin of Bland, Mo. and is a graduate of the Wathena High School at Wathena, Mo. and of the Central Wesleyan College at Warrenton, Mo. and received his Master’s Degree at the Chicago University. He formerly taught in the Herrin High School, but is now teacher of Chemistry at the Lake View High School in Chicago. MDR – June 25, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shaw and son, Raymond, Jr. were returning home from Harrisburg when their automobile was struck by another car and went off into a ditch near Shady Rest. Mr. Shaw sustained some torn ligaments in one leg, Raymond, Jr. suffered a gash in the head and Mrs. Shaw was badly shaken up and bruised. MDR – June 25, 1928
Harry Holland and W.H. Holland left for Houston, Texas Sunday to attend the Democrat Convention. MDR – June 25, 1928
Mrs. Nannie Derossett, wife of J.H. Derossett of 306 North Bentley Street died Monday of cancer. The deceased was born in Sparta, Tennessee June 4, 1886 and was the daughter of Frank and Mary Webb. She had lived in Illinois for the past five years. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Jeff, Mary, Henry, Jimmie, Pauline, Elvina, Herman, Welta and Louise. One sister, Mrs. Bessie Jentry of Sparta, Tennessee also survives. Mrs. Derossett was a member of the Baptist Church. Burial in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. MDR – June 26, 1928
The rancor that has rankled in the breasts of the disrupted congregation of the Pentecostal Church on North McLaren Street broke into open fire again Tuesday night. Rev. Roscoe Clarida and Roy Kelley were arrested. Members of the faction in the church headed by Rev. C. T.Anderson who have been attempting to hold services in the church building, which Clarida claims he is paying for complained that Clarida was attempting to prevent them from holding services. When Clarida and Kelley arranged their bond to appear for trial Thursday afternoon, they secured a warrant for the arrest of Anderson and “Dude” Warren, who were then arraigned on peace disturbance charge also. Their trial was set for Friday. MDR – June 27, 1928
Cletus Raymond Overton, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Overton of Marion died at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday of whooping cough. Besides the parents he is survived by one sister, Jennie Pamelia and two brothers, James Richard and Archie Harold Overton. He was born May 18, 1926. Burial in the Herrin City Cemetery. MDR – June 27, 1928
Mrs. F.P. Bracy and son, Billy, Mrs. Mark Woodley and daughter, Miss Laverne Woodley received a number of bruises and scratches Wednesday when the sedan Mrs. Bracy was driving was hit by a car driven by J.A. Anderson on the Carbondale-Marion Road. A tire blew out on the Anderson car causing the driver to lose control. Lawrence Nicholson who was riding in the Anderson car was injured internally. MDR – June 27, 1928
Miss Mary Ella Osburn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Osburn of Chicago and formerly of Marion, was married to Raymond Anderson, also of Chicago but formerly of Marion. The wedding was Saturday, June 23rd at the Hyde Park Baptist Church in Chicago. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson of Marion. They plan to make their home with the bride’s parents for the present. MDR – June 27, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. D. Farella of Marion are the parents of a 10-pound baby boy born June 26th. This is the third child and has been named Pete. MDR – June 27, 1928
Marriage License
James Kerley, Herrin 26
Louise Tucker, Anna 19
Leon Smith, Herrin 23
Helen Mitchell, Galatia 21
Arnold Frier, Benton 22
Loletta Dorris, Benton 18
Charley Dunning, Cambria 31
Iva Mae Kelley, Carbondale 27
W. Henry Smith, Decatur 43
Vida Little, Herrin 34 MDR – June 27, 1928
Marriage License
Robert Joseph Keenan, Bush 21
Georgia Mae Heaps, Hurst 18
George Lewis, St. Louis 26
Ethel Mansell, Herrin 22 MDR – June 28, 1928
Billie and Junior, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Parks, left for the Culver Academy where they will be students during the summer. MDR – June 28, 1928
U.M.W.A. Death Claims Allowed.
Roy Copher, age 29, death July 4 due to the introception of bowels, member of Local Union 1380, Marion MDR – June 28, 1928
Alonzo Goodwin, age 46, death May 13 due to paralysis, member Local Union 1000, Herrin MDR – June 28, 1928
Peter Baumgartner, age 57, died of paresis June 8, member Local Union 1941, Johnston City MDR – June 28, 1928
Wednesday was the birthday anniversary of E.T. and Arthur Hudgens. Mrs. Arthur Hudgens prepared a birthday dinner to celebrate the occasion. The sum of the ages of the two brothers is 90 years, but what proportion of the sum total each brother is entitled to is not known. MDR – June 28, 1928
Thomas Robertson, 38, a C.I.P.S. employee died suddenly Thursday night at the home of Pratus Groves where he was visiting. Mr. Robertson was calling on Miss Alpha Groves and had been in the home but a few minutes when he fell from a chair to the floor, dead. He had recently suffered an attack of influenza and had not regained his strength. The deceased was born and raised in Pope County and was the son of Mrs. Sula Robertson of Creal Springs with whom he made his home. His father, William Robertson died about three years ago. Besides his mother he is survived by two brothers, Ezra of Nebraska and Malachi Robertson of Marion and three sisters, Mrs. Fred Lambert of Scotsboro, Myrtle Robertson of St. Louis and Mrs. Will Estes. {Coroner’s inquiry determined death was due to chronic heart disease). MDR – June 29, 1928
E.E. Winn, local stock buyer, was acquitted Thursday in Circuit Court on a charge of selling stolen property when the judge instructed the jury to return a verdict of “not guilty.” The case resulted from a sale by him of a cow which he purchased from J.L. Clark that he learned after he had sold it, was stolen from Isaac Stephenson of Herrin. MDR – June 29, 1928
Roscoe Clarida and Roy Kelley who were tried Thursday for disturbing the religious service at the Pentecostal Church of God on North McLaren Street were found not guilty. MDR – June 29, 1928
J.G. McNett, former Marion photographer, was married Wednesday to Miss Marie Agnes Meid of Indianapolis, Indiana. McNett sold his studio on the west side of the square during the war to enter the service and never returned to Marion. He and his bride will make their home at Glen Cove, Long Island, New York. MDR – June 29, 1928
Ruth, youngest of ten children born to William and Emma White was born in New Burnside, Ill. October 21, 1899, and passed away at the home of her mother in Creal Springs June 22, 1928, at the age of 28 years. She was married to Otto Devers October 9, 1916, and to this union one child was born, William Dempsey Devers. Her second marriage was to Loy Roberts on August 16, 1922. Those left to mourn are her husband, mother, little son, seven brothers, Frank of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Charles of Craig and Dow of West Frankfort; Thomas of Paducah, Ky.; Dave of Las Vegas, Nev.; William Jr. of Waterloo, Iowa, one sister, Mrs. Laura Barnwell of Detroit, Michigan. Her father and one sister, Pearl, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at Creal Springs Sunday with burial in the Creal Springs Cemetery. MDR – June 30, 1928
Jeff Norman, former Williamson County citizen, died Wednesday at his home in Bloomingrose, Mo. after a brief illness. Mrs. J.H. Clarida, a daughter of Marion, now living at Percy, arrived in Bloomingrose after her father had died. The deceased lived many years on a farm east of Marion and was a farmer and stock buyer. He leaves the following sons and daughters, Alva and Lee Norman, both of California; Loyd Norman of Bloomingrose, Mo.; Mrs. Daisy Brown, Popular Bluff, Mo. and Mrs. J.H. Clarida of Percy, Mrs. Ted McAllister of Marion is a granddaughter. MDR – June 30, 1928
A 9-pound baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Jackson of Marion January 29th. He has been named Bobby Ferrell. The mother was formerly Miss Lillian Irvin. MDR – June 30, 1928
Dr. and Mrs. James Tyree are announcing the arrival of a nine and a quarter pound baby girl born June 29th at the Kirksville Hospital at Kirksville, Mo. This is the second child of the family and has been’ named Nancy Gene. Dr. Harriett Stephenson of Marion is with Mrs. Tyree. MDR – June 30, 1928
James Hayes, Dewmaine colored man died in the Hen-in Hospital Friday evening as the result of shotgun wounds which he received in a shooting affray at Dewmaine Wednesday afternoon. William Parron, also colored, is held in jail here for the shooting while Ed Perkins, third Negro in the affair, was released on $3000 bond before Hayes died. MDR – June 30, 1928
A divorce was granted in circuit court here this week to Sylvia Ballard from Herbert Ballard of Herrin. MDR – June 30, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Doerr of Marion gave a farewell dinner Friday evening for Mrs. Kate McKnight who’ will leave to make her home in Detroit. MDR – June 30, 1928
July
Commodore Columbus Burlison, retired farmer of Goreville, died at his home there at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, July 1st. The deceased was born in Union County and was the son of John B. and Nancy Coleman Burlison. He was married in Johnson County to Polly Ann O’Neal who survives. He leaves seven daughters, Mrs. Estella Houston, Johnston City; Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Centralia; Mrs. Bertha Walker, Memphis; Mrs. Pearl Davies, West Frankfort; Mrs. Della Walker, Goreville and Mrs. Elma Goodman, Goreville. The following brothers and sisters also survive Theodore Burlison, Goreville; A.D. Burlison, St. Louis; Florence Burlison, St. Louis; Frank Burlison, Hen-in; George Burlison, Evansville, Ind.; Mrs. Emily Jolley, Goreville and Mrs. Amy Stokes, Goreville. Funeral at Mt. Hebron Church with burial in church cemetery. MDR – July 2, 1928
Robert Pulley and Miss Louise Wilson slipped away to Benton Thursday and were quietly married by W.G Johnson, pastor of the Benton Christian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Wilson of Marion. Robert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pulley living near Number Three Mine and is employed at Pulley Brothers Grocery. MDR – July 2, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rainey of Marion have an eight and one fourth pound baby boy born on July 2nd. This is the third child, but the first boy. MDR – July 2, 1928
Edgar Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Clark, leaves to go to the training school of the B.J. Goodman Rubber Company at Akron, Ohio. He is one of thirty university graduates from all over the country selected to attend this school for ten weeks. CLARK graduated from the general business school at the College of Commerce at the University of Illinois this year. MDR – July 2, 1928
Marriage License
Louie Horn, Creal Springs 20
Ethel Tanner, Creal Springs 16
William Short, Jr. Johnston City 27
Flossie Betts, Marion 17
A.B. Morris, Arkansas City 24
Nellig Booger, Harrisburg 31 MDR – July 2, 1928
Frederick Kramp, hero of the Civil War and a long-time citizen of Marion, died on Monday at Overland, Mo. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joe Frein. Born in Germany on October 27, 1829, Mr. Kramp died at 11 a.m. July 2, 1928 at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 6 days. Mr. Kramp came to the United States when he was five years old and was reared in St. Clair County near Belleville. He came to Williamson County after the Civil War and engaged in farming and carpenter work until sixteen years ago when he retired and moved to Marion. He was twice married. Two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Frein of Overland, Mo. and Mrs. Annie Smith of St. Louis and one son, Charley Kramp of Overland, survive the first union while the mother and two children preceded the father in death. His second wife was Miss Katherine Chore who died in Marion six years ago. Three children were born to this union, one daughter, one daughter dying while young and the others being Emil Kramp of Marion and Fred Kramp of Marion RFD 6. Mr. Kramp enlisted in the 9th Illinois Infantry from St. Clair County on October 2, 1862, in Company A and was transferred from that company-to-Company F of the Consolidated North Illinois Infantry on February 28, 1863 as a Corporal, serving with the company until he was mustered out on July 9, 1865. The funeral services to be held at the Zion Evangelical Church on July 4th with burial will be beside his wife at Maplewood Cemetery with Military honors. MDR – July 3, 1928
Marriage License
George Roach, Zeigler 34
Anna Kazmercak, Zeigler 34
Guy Ferrell, Creal Springs 22
Opal Swan, Stonefort 19 MDR – July 3, 1928
Miss Flossie Betts and William Short, Jr. were married Saturday, June 30 at 2 p.m. at the home of the bride’s parents by Rev. Clyde Bailey. The ceremony was performed in the dining room that was decorated with cut flowers and potted plants. Only a few close friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony. Miss Betts is a graduate of Brown’s Business College. Mr. Short is a resident of Johnston City and is employed at Stiritz Mine. They will make their home at 1206 North Van Buren Street in Marion. MDR – July 3, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mounton of Thompsonville RFD 1 are parents of a baby boy born July 1st. This is the sixth child of the family. MDR – July 3, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith of West Marion Township have a baby boy born July 1st. This is the second child and has been named Willie Laverne. MDR – July 3, 1928
Dr. D.H. Harris recently tendered his resignation as Marion City physician, but city commissioners have yet to appoint his successor. Dr. Harris reports at this time there is not a single contagious disease under quarantine in the city. MDR – July 5, 1928
Paul Englesby was shot and killed late Wednesday night by George Sherrard in the back yard of Sherrard’s home in Herrin. Sherrard declared he shot in self-defense. Sheriff Oren Coleman learned that Englesby, a cousin of Sherrard’s wife, had visited the Sherrard’s home early Thursday evening in company with Pete Burras. At that time Ethel Parks and Jeanetta Hodsoe were sitting in the yard at Sherrard’s home. While Englesby and the others were inside the house talking, Englesby took exception to some remarks and attempted to strike one of the men with a chair. Then he left the house and went home. His wife said that he got his revolver and left home about 11:20 saying, “I’m going to kill a man.” Sherrard had sent the others to safety in the front of the house and was standing at the back door with a shotgun. When Englesby approached him he fired and Englesby fell dead. Englesby formerly lived at Harrisburg. MDR – July 5, 1928
Mrs. Maranda Isabell Grugett, widow of the late A.L. Grugett, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Harvey Dunn 703 South Court Street, Marion at the age of 81. She was born June 25, 1847 in McNairy County, Tennessee, but came to Illinois in her youth and spent most of her life in the vicinity of Long Creek. She came to Marion two years ago. She was the daughter of William and Mahulda Jean. When a young woman she was married to A.L. Grugett who preceded her in death December 3, 1927. Of three children born to the family, two died in infancy. The third, Mrs. Ida Florence Davis was the mother of Mrs. Harvey Dunn. She died January 23, 1921. Besides Mrs. Dunn, her granddaughter, two sisters, Mrs. Joe Shipley and Mrs. J.W. Cremeans of Herrin survive. Three great grandchildren, Roy Dunn, Dimple Lucille Dunn and Geneva Lambert, the daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Lambert, granddaughter of the deceased who died a year ago, also survive. Mrs. Grugett was a lifelong member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the funeral was held at the Ebenezer Church at Lake Creek near Anna Friday. Burial was in the church cemetery. MDR – July 6, 1928
A coroner’s jury at Herrin Thursday exonerated George Sherrard of the slaying of Paul Englesby Wednesday night at Sherrard’s home. Sherrard maintained he shot Englesby in self-defense. MDR – July 6, 1928
Dr. John W. Ballance of Marion is going to move from Marion and locate again in Harrisburg. Years ago, Dr. Ballance resided in New Burnside, later moving to Harrisburg then to Marion. MDR – July 6, 1928
New Denison James Pulley is confined to his bed with heart trouble and is in serious condition. MDR – July 6, 1928
John, Ed and Eli Pulley were called to the home of their brother, James Sunday as he is in a very serious condition. MDR – July 6, 1928
Dr. J.E. Burns was called to see Felix Bridis who is confined to his bed with the rheumatism. The doctor will have to be with him every day for a week or more. MDR – July 6, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Odum have moved in the house with Mrs. Odum’s uncle, John Simpson. MDR – July 6, 1928
Charley Stewart of Stonefort has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Roy Henry. MDR – July 6, 1928
Miss Mabel Porter and Stanley Hendrick, both of Johnston City were united in marriage in West Frankfort Saturday night in the office of justice of the peace, J.W. McGhee. MDR – July 6, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Elzora Jewell of 103 West Goodall Street, Marion have a baby girl born July 5th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Mary Annette. The mother was formerly Miss Opal Weber. MDR – July 6, 1928
Milo Benard, living at 417 E. College Street has unusual company at his home, as a swarm of bees have taken residence of the building between the weather board and the inner wall and are busy making honey. MDR – July 6, 1928
Marriage License
Claude Mayhew, Carrier Mills 24
Lillian Gholson, Harrisburg 18
Elbert West, Herrin 28
Freda McCuan, Simpson 19 MDR – July 6, 1928
Mrs. Martha A. Vernor, 91 years old, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Alice Stroh of Johnston City of a heart attack. Mrs. Vernor’s home was in Nashville but for the past 18 months she has been making her home in Johnston City with her daughter. She enjoyed perfect health and was very active even until the last year of her life. Funeral services will be at the Furman Memorial Church at Nashville. Interment will be in the Vernor family cemetery. Mrs. Vernor leaves one daughter, Alice Stroh of Johnston City and one son, Daniel H. Vernor of Nashville. She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Mary Patterson of Portland, Oregon, Mrs. T.F. Hoopes of Sumner, Illinois and Mrs. Sarah Burns of Springfield, Mo. She also leaves 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Mrs. Vernor’s oldest sister, Mrs. Burns is 93 years old. MDR – July 6, 1928
In county court B.D. Ream was directed to pay Mrs. Carolyn Ream $50 a month temporary alimony. MDR – July 6, 1928
Miss Eyble Brandon of New Burnside, formerly of Marion, and Loren Adkins of Alton, but formerly of Marion were united in marriage July 4th at New Burnside. The young couple will reside in Alton. MDR – July 7, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. B.R. Lawson of Weiner, Arkansas are announcing the arrival of a 9 pound baby girl born July 3rd. This is the first child of the family and has been named Emma Gene. The mother will be remembered as Miss Lona Chamness and is formerly of Marion. MDR – July 7, 1928
George Burwell of the C.I.P.S. Co. received severe burns in an accident at the Peabody Mine substation Saturday. He was taken to his home on West Main Street. MDR – July 7, 1928
Marriage License
Ryford Sandusky, Benton 21
Lela Bigum, Benton 19 MDR- July 7, 1928
Dr. I.N. Graves of Goreville died sudden Saturday at Goreville at the age of 74 years. Funeral services to be held at Cypress. MDR – July 7, 1928
Jerry William Corder, eight months old son of James Ernest and Maude Rector Corder of Marion died at the home of his grandfather Rector Corder, two miles east of New Dennison at 7:30 a.m. July 7th from whooping cough. The child was born at East Alton on November 7, 1927 and was the only one in the family. Interment was at the I.O.O. F Cemetery. MDR July 7, 1928
Jake Dowinsky of Weaver was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace. He was fined $40 and costs. MDR – July 7, 1928.
Mrs. Susan Kingery, widow of William Kingery, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of her son, George Kingery at 702 South Bentley Street. Mrs. Kingery was born in Dixon County, Tennessee April 19, 1852 and was 76 years of age. She was married to William Kingery in Marion on January 18, 1878. Of eight children born to this union six survive. They are George Kingery and Frank Kingery of Marion, Mrs. George Arnold of St. Louis, Mrs. Edd Hinchcliff of Chicago, Mrs. Robert Hutsell of St. Louis, Mo. and Mrs. John Pobeskey of Belleville. One sister, Mrs. Rebecca Martin lives in Carbondale. The deceased had been a resident of Williamson County since five years of age and a charter member of the Presbyterian Church of Marion. Her husband died June 26, 1916. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – July 9, 1928
Cake eating bandits entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris nine miles east of Marion Sunday morning while the family was attending Sunday school and ate their Sunday dinner and carried off a goodly share of Mrs. Harris’ wardrobe. MDR – July 9, 1928
Fire of unknown origin damaged and threatened to destroy the former home of Judge W.O. Potter and family on North Market Street at noon Tuesday. For several months the home has been occupied by the A. Kelsey family. The fire department finally conquered the fire, but not before the big house had been ruined. The top of the house, which rose above the tree tops that surrounded the beautiful lawn, was gone and a yawning and blackened hole was left in its place. The interior of the house was drenched with the thousands of gallons of water that was pumped onto the roof. Mr. Kelsey who discovered the fire said the cause is problem material. He discovered the fire originated near the spot where a tinner had been working installing new gutters before noon, but when the workmen left for lunch he noticed no signs of fire there. The house was insured for $6,000. It is the property of Gilbert White, Jr., grandson of Judge W.O. Potter and of John and James Spiller, executors of the Potter estate who ten days ago purchased the equity of Maurice Potter, the only survivor of the Potter family. The Kelsey’s property is partially covered by the insurance. The law library of Judge Potter, valued at $5,000, was stored in the building on Saturday by Maurice and was in the house at the time of the fire. The damage to it had not been determined at press time. MDR – July 10, 1928
Matilda J., daughter of Joel and Larn Tabor, was born in Caldwell County, Kentucky September 4, 1851, and died at her home in Creal Springs July 3, 1928, following a long illness. She was 76 years of age. She married Wiliam Henry Matthews September 21, 1865, and sixteen children were born, ten of whom with their father preceded her in death. The following six children survive: Mrs. Modena Fritz of Creal Springs; Mrs. Etha Norman of Decatur; Mrs. Nelia Prater of Buncombe; Mrs. Sallie Burklow of Harrisburg; Mrs. Mollie Jennings of Elgin and George of Golconda. She also leaves 51 grandchildren, 71 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Deceased was converted in 1866 at the age of fifteen years and at the time of death was a member of the Nazarene Church in Decatur. The funeral services were held at Old Home east of Eddyville. Burial was in the cemetery near the church and by the side of her companion who passed away in January 1926. MDR – July 10, 1928
Robert Guill of Marion and Miss Mildred Smith of Carterville were married Sunday at the Presbyterian Church in Paducah, Kentucky by the minister. They returned to Marion where they will make their home at 902 South Court Street. The bride is a graduate of the Carterville High School the past year. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Guill of South Court Street and is employed as a mechanic at the Davis Brothers Garage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Smith of Carterville. Witnesses were Miss Margaret Smith of Carterville, a cousin of the bride and Paul Collier. MDR – July 10, 1928
Ed Cook, 40, pled guilty in circuit court to burglary and larceny in the theft of $19 worth of chickens from Louie Newton’s hen house in Scotsboro. He was given an indeterminate sentence in the Southern Illinois Penitentiary at Chester. MDR – July 10, 1928
New Marionites
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Osborn have a baby girl born July 7th. This is the first child and has been named Emma. MDR – July 10, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hudgens have a baby boy born July 7th. This is the first child and has been named Thomas Maxwell. The mother was formerly Miss Blanch Harris. MDR – July 10, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harris have a baby boy born July 6th. This is the sixth child and has been named Herbert Edward. MDR – July 10, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Schmidt have a six and one-fourth pound baby girl born July 7th at the Herrin Hospital. This is the first child of the family and has been named Lorrine. The mother was formerly Miss Norma Swinney. MDR – July 10, 1928
Mrs. Elizabeth Hale, mother of Mrs. G.W. Willard of Marion RFD 5 died at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the age of 90 years. Death occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard with whom she made her home. Funeral services were at County Line Cemetery in Jackson County. MDR – July 11, 1928
Marriage License
Joe McDaniel, St. Louis 29
Beulah Mae Gossett, Colp 16
Frank Ezell, Benton 21
Anise Gayer, West Frankfort 18 MDR – July 11, 1928
Divorces Granted In Williamson County Circuit Court
A divorce was granted to Mrs. Sadie Logan from Roy Logan who deserted her two days after their wedding. Her attorney, John M. Reid, also declared that after Logan deserted her, she found that he had married her under an assumed name and that he had another wife. Mrs. Logan was Miss Sadie Wolverton of White Ash. MDR – July 11, 1928
Mabel Watson was granted a divorce from Ormond Watson. MDR – July 11, 1928
Nellie Thomas was granted a divorce from Luke E. Thomas. MDR July 11, 1928
Eylivia Ballared was granted a divorce from Herbert Ballard. MDR – July 11, 1928
Grover H. Smith was granted a divorce from Awanella Smith. MDR – July 11, 1928
James Weaver, who spent his life as a farmer near the Saline County line, passed away at the Lightner Hospital in Harrisburg at ‘9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12. He was in the hospital for appendicitis. Mr. Weaver was born on the farm July 3, 1860 and was 68 years of age. He was the son of Joseph Weaver and Sarah Jane Turner. He was married September 27, 1883 in Williamson County to Miss Lucinda Allen, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Allen. The following children were born to this union: Ora Francis Cain, wife of Asa Cain of Marion; Lora May who died at age three years, Hettie Belle, wife of M.M. Rentfro of Johnston City who died in 1916; Snowie Pearl, wife of Frank Jenkins of Marion; Nella Jane who died in infancy and Genevieve, wife of Valley Corder. Also surviving, one foster child, Cloyce Allen, who was taken in to the Weaver home when a small boy and reared to manhood there, and nine grandchildren. An uncle resides in Kansas. Last summer Mr. Weaver was converted by Rev. George Smothers of Creal Springs. Burial was in Coal Bank Cemetery. MDR – July 12, 1928
Marriage License
Olen Willis, Herrin 22
Retha Haley, Herrin 19
Edgar Houghton, Ezra 24
Ella Arnold, Ezra 19 MDR – July 12, 1928
Mr. Earl Walton, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Welton of Marion and Miss Bird Cary, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. S.B. Cary, were married yesterday morning in the Lutheran Church at Cairo. The dainty, blonde bride wore her mother’s wedding gown of rich brocade satin of cream color. She wore her mother’s wedding veil and the same wreath of orange blossoms that her mother wore. The blossoms were changed to a deep cream shade by the passing years. Attorney Hunter Bird gave her away. Harry Holland of Marion served as Mr. Walton’s best man. MDR – July 12, 1928
Andrew Jackson Moake died at 6 a.m. Thursday at his home at 1102 West Goodall Street. He was born at Crenshaw Crossing February 4, 1856 and was 72 years of age. He was the son of Isaac Moake. During his entire life he followed the occupation of a miner and was last employed at the Watson Mine. Thirty-four years ago, he was married to Agnes Sanders. Mrs. Moake and two children, Mrs. Ella Way of Demoine, Iowa and Robert R. Moake’ of Philadelphia survive. MDR – July 12, 1928
R.W. Jones’ Willys-Knight sedan was stolen Sunday night and was located early Thursday in Central City, Ky. and returned to the owner Friday. MDR – July 13, 1928
Crab Orchard Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mr. Percipae Frey Sunday, July 8 and gave them a surprise dinner in honor of their birthdays, as both occurred on July 7th and also the birthday of their little niece, Dorthy Mae Smith. MDR – July 13, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Witter announce the arrival of a 9-1/2-pound baby boy born July 13th. This is the first child of the family and has been named James Wilson. MDR – July 13, 1928
A 5-pound baby girl arrived at 6 o’clock Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Belford of Johnston City. This is the second child and first girl. The father is a salesman for Diamond Oil and Gas Co. MDR – July.13., 1928
Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard of Johnston City are the parents of a 7-3/4-pound baby girl born Thursday night. This is the second child. The mother was formerly Miss Velma Weir of Marion and is at the West Frankfort Hospital. MDR – July 13, 1928
Marion Hospital Notes
Mrs. Bertie Spencer of McLeansboro recently underwent an operation. MDR – July 13, 1928
Don Arnold of Paducah, Ky. had his leg amputated recently and was moved to the Illinois Central Hospital at Paducah Friday. MDR – July 13, 1928
Joe Litche is reported some improved. MDR – July 13, 1928
Southern Mr. and Mrs. A.E. McCleelon and baby, Marshall Eugene, spent the weekend with the latter’s sister, Mrs. Maggie Bennett. MDR – July 13, 1928
W.J. James was injured while working on the public highway and is slowly improving. MDR – July 13, 1928
Little Lawrence Eugene, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McNeely is seriously ill with whooping cough. MDR – July 13, 1928
Miss Ruth Lannom will return to Chicago Thursday where she is employed at the hospital. MDR – July 13, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Avery of Marion Rt. 1 received an announcement of the marriage of their grandson, Earl Hendrickson, formerly of Marion, to Miss Rosalie Goodman of East St. Louis where the groom is employed. MDR – July 14, 1928
Vard Sharp, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Sharpe of Marion, was married Saturday, June 28th to Miss Winifred Chambers of San Diego, California. The bride is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Claude Chambers of 1324 Edgement Road, San Diego. The bride’s father performed the ceremony at the home. The groom is a former Marion boy until he enlisted in the Navy on November 13, 1924 and went to the coast. Since is discharge he has resided in San Diego, but is employed by the Edison Company at San Monica where the couple will make their home. San Diego Union of July 2 printed a picture of the bride. MDR – July 14, 1928
Miss Pauine Newbill, formerly of Marion and Dr. Joseph K. Seoplite of St. Louis were married June 27th at a nuptial mass in St. Charles Borromeo church at St. Louis. The groom is a graduate of St. Louis University Medical College and on staff of the City Sanitarium. MDR – July 14, 1928
Milton Doller, 36, mine boss at the Taylor Mines at Royalton, died in the Herrin Hospital yesterday from injuries he sustained in the mines. He was rushed to the hospital but died before he could be placed on the operating table. MDR – July 14, 1928
William Kelsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Kelsey, was working at the garage Thursday when a piece of steel lodged in his eye. Eye specialist, Dr. Lucien of St. Louis removed the steel. MDR – July 14, 1928
Infant son, Leroy, of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Conroy of Crenshaw Crossing, born May 5, 1928, died July 15, 1928, about three o’clock at the age of one month and ten days. The little body was shipped on the I.C. train to Lebanon, Illinois for burial in the College Cemetery there. Eight other children survive. MDR – July 16, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Vaughn of Marion are the parents of a fine baby boy born July 11th. This is the second child and has been named Robert Ray. The mother was formerly Miss Ethel Smoot. MDR – July 16, 1928
A baby girl was born to Mrs. Charles M. Dugger of Marion Saturday, July 12. She has been named Evline Jane. This is the third living child in the family. The father of the child was killed in the explosion at Mine 18 at West Frankfort January 9, 1928. MDR – July 16, 1928
George L. Burwell, C.I.P.S. employee of Marion, was seriously burned a week ago while doing repair work at Peabody Mine No. 3. One foot was badly burned so crutches will be needed when he is ready to get out. MDR – July 16, 1928
Dr. Mckee moved his dental office to a new location on the public square above the Hub Clothing Store. MDR – July 16, 1928
The Hoyt Crosby Grocery Store and meat market at Creal Springs was practically wiped out by an early morning fire. MDR – July 16, 1928
Mrs. Nancy Bell Simmons, wife of David Simmons, of Marion died Friday at 4:30 p.m. The deceased was born in Kentucky on March 22, 1861 and was the daughter of Anderson Summers. At the time of her death, she was 67 years, 3 months and 21 days of age. Besides her husband she leaves the following children, Charles and Chester of Marion, Fred of St. Paul, Raymond of Sesser, David Jr. of Kansas City, Mrs. Francis Horn of Marion and George Simmons. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – July 16, 1928
Johnston City Ruel Duncan of West Frankfort visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duncan. MDR – July 16, 1928
Miss Maxine Kemper, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kemper, was united in marriage Thursday evening to Harold Simpson, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Simpson. Both bride and groom are members of the J.C.T.H.S. class of 1928. MDR – July 16, 1928
Miss Mildred Gore was taken to the Murphysboro Hospital Thursday to undergo surgery but due to poor health she will have to be treated before the operation can be performed. MDR – July 16, 1928
Miss Shirley Potter returned to her home in Florida after visiting with relatives here. MDR – July 16, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Belford are the parents of a new nine-pound baby girl born Wednesday morning about 6:00 at their home on West 9th Street. The little one has been named Judith Ann. This is the second child, the first one being a boy. MDR – July 16, 1928
Mrs. and Mrs. Hugh Belford of Marion visited relatives in this city on Sunday. MDR – July 16, 1928
Marriage License
James Bazetti, Herrin 21
Stella Ronsi, Herrin 18
Vernon Newton, Scotsboro 32
Lucy McClanahan, Scotsboro 18
Hubert Vaughn, Carterville 18
Marie Collier, Carterville 18 MDR – July 16, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. N.G. Reed were delightfully surprised on the occasion of Mr. Reed’s 83rd birthday on Sunday. A.B. Aikman and mother and Miss Clara Wall invited Mr. and Mrs. Reed for an automobile ride that was followed by a surprise birthday picnic under a shade tree in a suitably shady grove along the pond. MDR – July 16, 1928
Mrs. Matilda Johnson, widow of the late Dr. D.F. Johnson of Stonefort died at a hospital in Quincy Sunday morning. Her body was brought to Stonefort for burial Tuesday. Mrs. Johnson was about 85 years of age and was the mother of Mrs. Hugh Trammell of Stonefort and Mrs. Edgar Burks of Eldorado. There are several stepchildren. Paralysis was the cause of death. MDR – July 16, 1928
Edward F. Smith of Cape Girardeau and Miss Hannah L. Hope of Johnston City were married at Benton Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Parsonage. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Moore. They will reside in Cape Girardeau where Mr. Smith is manager of a Kroger store. MDR – July 17, 1928
Bert Wilkins was seriously injured at Black Briar Mine. He was waiting for the cage at the end of his work day when a piece of steel came down the shaft hitting him in the face, breaking his jaw bone in three places on both sides and crushing the cheek bone. It was feared that the skull was fractured, but x-ray showed only bones of the face broken and crushed. He is in the Herrin Hospital. MDR – July 17, 1928
Samuel D. Thompson died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at his home on Pittsburg Rt. 1 three miles northeast of Crab Orchard as the result of cancer of the stomach. The deceased was born in Williamson County March 8, 1877 and was 51 years, 4 months and 6 days old. He was a miner until hindered by ill health. Mr. Thompson married in his youth to Frances Dunaway who with three daughters survive. The brothers and sisters are John Thompson of Marion, Mrs. H.S. Laurence of Marion, Ross Thompson, Pittsburg R.R. 1, Terry Thompson of Crab Orchard, Ida Thompson of Pittsburg R.R. 1, Mrs. Levi Echols of Pittsburg, R. 1, Mrs. Eva Boatright of Harco and Aud Thompson of R.R. 7 Pittsburg. The deceased professed faith in Christ 18 years ago and united with the Free Will Baptist church. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Church, interment in the church cemetery. MDR – July 17, 1928
Marion Personals
Miss Beatrice Deaton and Miss Reba Stokes left Monday for Evansville, Indiana and Sturgis, Kentucky to visit friends. MDR – July 17, 1928
Joe Senter who is employed in St. Louis is spending two weeks in Marion with his mother, Mrs. Carrie Senter. MDR – July 17, 1928
B. Glenn Gulledge attended an Illinois Bankers Association meeting in Chicago. MDR – July 17, 1928
Lieutenant and Mrs. John Spiller in Chicago announce the arrival of a fine baby boy. This is the first child of the family and has not yet been named. MDR – July 17, 1928
Mrs. Dan Barnett entertained with a three-course dinner at her new home in the Chapman Apartments on North Market Street Tuesday evening. MDR – July 18, 1928
The Copelands of Marion gave an old fashion chicken dinner for the birthdays of three friends. The cake for Mrs. Hannah L. Waters had 71 candles, for L.M. Rodd, 79 and for Miss Minnie Hudgens 15 candles. MDR – July 18, 1928
Mrs. John Lines received word of the death of her aunt, Mrs. John Kelley of Grand Tower, who died Tuesday night, July 17th. Mrs. Lines and her sister, Mrs. E.T. Rush of Johnston City of Johnston City will attend the funeral at Grand Tower. MDR – July 18, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jack announce the arrival of a fine baby boy born July 13th. This is the second child and has been named Charles Loyd. MDR – July 18, 1928
Herrin Gordon S. Kenyon, son of John Kenyon, died at the home of his father here Monday morning at 2:45. Gordon had only been sick since Saturday when it is thought that he ate something that gave him food poison. He was born in Herrin and at the time of his death was 13 years, 2 months and 19 days of age. He had just completed his first half year at the Herrin High School and although small for his age and unable to take part in athletics, he was a good student and very popular at school. His mother died last November and besides his father he leaves four brothers, Arthur, John and William of Hen–in and Harry of Oakland, California and one sister, Dorothy, also of Herrin. MDR – July 18, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Travelstead of Marion are the parents of a baby boy born July 15. This is the first living children of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Flora Mae Fought. MDR – July 18, 1928
Will Travelstead and son, Robert Travelstead picked apples Tuesday at the McGuire Orchard 7 miles south of Carbondale. When they went to get in the car to return home, they found someone had emptied the gasoline tank. They began pushing the car to a place that sells gas and while going downhill Mr. Travelstead braced himself against the car, but slipped and the wheel ran over his foot breaking his toe. MDR – July 18, 1928
New Hope Mrs. Elizabeth Hale of near Marion was laid to rest in the County Line Cemetery Wednesday afternoon. She was an aged lady being 90 years old. She leaves two daughters, several grandchildren, some great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Her grandsons were all pallbearers and her great grandchildren flower bearers. MDR – July 18, 1928
Miss Myrtle Rushing spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rushing. MDR – July 18, 1928
Mrs. Leona Phemister of Grassy visited with her daughter Mrs. Claude Brandon. MDR – July 18, 1928
Arnold View Aunt Samantha Tanner was reported improved last Sunday. MDR – July 18, 1928
Henry Smith is building a new residence. Ira Mosley is the head carpenter. MDR – July 18, 1928
Paul Smith is recovering from injuries suffered in an auto accident two weeks ago. Master Paul had a severed artery in the accident, which bled considerably. MDR – July 18, 1928
Claudie Miller is still hauling props to Paulton. MDR – July 18, 1928
Mrs. J.H. Simmons has been visiting her brother, D.A. Kerley in Marion and has returned to her home in Little Rock, Arkansas. MDR – July 18, 1928
Mrs. Floyd Benton, formerly Miss Anna Reed, daughter of Jackson Reed, died early Wednesday at the home of Mr. Benton’s father at Taylor Crossing. Mrs. Benton had been making her home at Vienna for the past 23 months and had been in ill health for two years. She had improved recently and she and the family were visiting with Mr. Benton’s father at Taylor Crossing. She was born in Williamson County October 31, 1895 and was 32 years old. She had lived in and around Herrin during most of her life. She also lived in Carterville where she leaves a host of friends and relatives. She leaves besides her husband, her father, Jackson Reed of Crenshaw, one daughter, Dorothy Jane aged nine years. She was an only child. Funeral services held at the First Baptist Church in Herrin with burial in the Herrin Cemetery. MDR – July 19, 1928
Samuel D. Thompson, son of William and Sarah E. Thompson, was born in Williamson County March 8, 1877 and died July 14, 1928. He was fifty-one years of age. He was married to Frances Melvia Dunaway November 4, 1900. To this union three children were born, all remain at home; Pearl, Lula and Lillie Thompson. He leaves a mother, four brothers, John of Marion, Ross who remains at home with his mother, Terry of Crab Orchard and Aud of Pittsburg, five sisters, Jane Eckols of Pittsburg and Eva Boatright of Harrisburg. Funeral services were held in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Monday. MDR – July 19, 1928
Tick Ridge Charles Ewing is employed by the Springheart and Rentfro Coal Co. MDR – July 19, 1928
Mrs. Ed Sims had some teeth extracted in Creal Springs last Saturday. MDR – July 19, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson are the proud owners of a new Chevrolet car. MDR – July 19, 1928
Miss Mary Walker who has been working in St. Louis returned home for the summer. MDR – July 19, 1928
Marion Hospital Notes
Mrs. G. Gardouse of Herrin underwent an operation Thursday. MDR – July 19, 1928
Mrs. Bertie Spencer of McLeansboro is a patient at the hospital and is doing nicely. MDR – July 19, 1928
Joe Litche was reported rapidly improving. MDR – July 19, 1928
Miss Vivian Jeter and Harry Murray of Herrin were married February 22 in Sikeston, Mo. and their marriage was announced at a bridge party given by Miss Dorothy Holland and Harry Shannon Holland at their home in Marion. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jeter, formerly of Marion but now of St. Louis, Mo. and is a graduate from M.T.H.S. The groom is from Hen–in and has charge of Cigar Stores throughout Illinois and other points. MDR – July 20, 1928
Stonefort Mrs. William Parks of this place is very low at the present. MDR – July 20, 1928
George Holmes of Palzo passed through these parts Saturday enroute to Harrisburg. MDR – July 20, 1928
Mrs. Narval Lewis is ill with typhoid fever. MDR – July 20, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Holland of Marion announce the arrival of a baby girl born July 19th at the Holden Hospital in Carbondale. MDR – July 20, 1928
Bainbridge Mrs. May Murphy’s mother, Mrs. Bracy who has been visiting her, left Sunday to visit her son, Mr. Bracy of Herrin. MDR – July 20, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Jewel Clark called on Mr. and Mrs. Eura Clark and family Sunday. MDR – July 20, 1928
Those who called on Elsa and Albert Broeking Sunday were Gladys and Nadine Brush, Raymond Owen and Earl Glenn Brush. MDR – July 20, 1928
States Attorney Arlie 0. Boswell is named defendant in a suit for $5,000 filed in circuit court here by James F. Shadowens who seeks to collect damages for injuries sustained by him in a collision between his buggy and an automobile driven by Boswell. The collision occurred on March 27, 1928 about 6:15 p.m. about two miles west of Marion on state hard road. Shadowens was traveling westward in his horse drawn buggy when the buggy was struck, he alleges, by an automobile driven by Boswell. The impact threw Shadowens out of the buggy. Shadowens declares the buggy was demolished, that his horse was injured so as to be of no use as a beast of burden and that he was himself permanently injured. He further maintains that the state’s attorney was exceeding a speed of 35 miles an hour when the collision occurred. MDR – July 21, 1928
Dr. H.A. Smoot, pastor of the First Baptist Church, is the author of a new religious book entitled, “The family of God and New Testament Churches.” It contains sixty pages and can be secured from Dr. Smoot at the small cost of thirty cents. MDR – July 21, 1928
John Maurice Craig, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Craig of Carterville who was seriously injured Wednesday when hit by a car driven by Henry Colp of Carterville, is still in the Holden Hospital. His condition is reported about the same. MDR – July 21, 1928
Audie Allen, former Marion boy, is in the regular army at Jefferson Barracks in one of the platoon leaders for Company M of the C.M.T.C. at St Louis. He states that John Norman of East Union Street is making one of the finest showings in the company and platoon. MDR – July 21, 1928
Miss Ruth Aikman and Rev. O.H. Sweltzer of Marion were united in marriage Sunday evening at 6 o’clock at the M.E. Church South of Murphysboro. The bride is the daughter of the late W.J. Aikman. She has lived in Marion all of her life. They will be at home at 501 South Mechanic Street in Marion. MDR – July 23, 1928
The kick of a mule was given as the cause of death of Arthur Taylor, 50, a farmer of the Hapton Cross Roads vicinity south of Carterville. Taylor was found unconscious Thursday in the edge of a field where he had been plowing. Circumstances indicated that he had stopped his team of mules in the shade to rest and that one of the mules had kicked him in the abdomen. He was taken to Holden Hospital where he was operated on Friday. Surgeons discovered that his intestines had been punctured by the blow in the abdomen and that infection had already set in. He was conscious only at short periods from the time he was found until he died in the hospital at 8:00 o’clock Monday morning. MDR – July 23, 1928
Lon Mcintosh committed suicide Saturday night about ten o’clock by jumping into the well at his home just north of the New Virginia Mine. He had been in ill health for two weeks and had been complaining of a pin through his temple. For several days he had asked for a gun to shoot himself and his family had been watching him very close to keep him from jumping into the mine pond. Mr. Mcintosh was born October 15, 1869, in Kentucky and was fifty-nine years old. He was married three times. He is survived by his wife, Ella McIntosh, one child, Ruby, by his first marriage who lives in Kentucky, three children by his second marriage, Mrs. Lizzie Phillips of Johnston City, Austin at home and Ruth Basyse of Indiana and five children by his third marriage, Beatrice, Louise, Paul, Agnes and Maxine. He had been a miner and worked at New Virginia Mine when it operated. The funeral was held at the home. Burial was at Lake Creek Cemetery. MDR – July 23, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Woodley of Marion are announcing Monday the wedding of their daughter, Miss Laverne to Lee Richards of Litchfield, Ill., Saturday evening in Chicago. The wedding occurred at the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Ruth Battersby with whom she was visiting. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woodley. She graduated from the M.T.H.S. and the University of Illinois in June, 1928. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Richards. He is also a former student of the University of Illinois. and a mechanical engineer. The newlyweds will reside temporarily at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin where Mr. Richards is employed. MDR – July 23, 1928
Mrs. Nancy E. Sheets, wife of Joe Sheetz, 61, died at 3 a.m. Monday at the home on the Creal Springs hard road. Mrs. Sheetz was born May 22, 1867 and was the daughter of D.W. and Barbara McCormick Ollis. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Essie Hamlet. Burial in Fountain Church Cemetery. MDR – July 23, 1928
John Matis, 76, was found dead early Sunday morning in bed at his home near Creal Springs. An inquest was held Sunday and it was determined that the man died of natural causes. MDR – July 23, 1928
Herbert Hoover – Nominee For President Of U.S.A.
(First Californian to be nominated)
Age 54 – Born August 10, 1874 in poverty on a farm at West. Branch, Iowa.
Height – 5 feet 11 inches
Weight – 192 pounds
Father – Blacksmith and farmer
Father – died during Hoover’s boyhood
Eyes – Blue: doesn’t wear glasses
Color of hair – Brown
Smokes – Cigars
Married – 1899
Children – Two sons
Religion – Quaker
First lob – Did chores on uncle’s farm
Schooling – Worked way through prep school and Leland Stanford
Favorite dish – Apple pie or cornbread
Recreation – Game fishing, big and small
Informal title used by associates – Chief
Reading habits – Devours biography and detective stories
Reached nomination – Through great engineering career and public service in state and social administration
Hobbies – Collecting fishing tackle has one of the best collections in America MDR – July 23, 1928
Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Morgan of R.F.D. 4 Sunday in honor of Mrs. Morgan’s 54th birthday. MDR – July 23, 1928
A surprise birthday party was given for Leland Lang Monday evening at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lang in honor of his fourteenth birthday. MDR – July 24, 1928
An attempt to kidnap Juanita, 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ferguson, 503 South Buchanan Street, aroused the entire neighborhood and sent the police an all night search for a man who grabbed the girl about nine o’clock Monday night. Juanita and her 7-year-old cousin, Katherine Sue Armstrong who is here visiting, were, returning from the movies when they realized someone was following them as they turned east on East Thorne Street. Desiring to keep in the light as much as possible, they turned the corner at Madison Street and then turned east again on East Warder Street at the Earl Jackson home. Just as the girls neared the Roy Blackburn home at the corner of East Warder and South Buchanan Street, the man quickened his step and came up to the girls asking where they lived and where they were going. He grabbed Juanita Ferguson about the neck, but she twisted loose and broke a necklace in freeing herself enough to scream. Mrs. Blackburn was sitting on her porch and J.C. Ferguson, the grandfather who was sitting on his porch heard her cry and ran to her. The man fled west and turned the corner by Warder Street Baptist Church going north. The man was described as being fairly heavy, medium height wearing dark trousers, a light shirt and straw hat. No trace was found of him by neighbors or police. MDR – July 24, 1928
W.S. Mclaren will attend the funeral of Lee Eggleston, brother of Mrs. Mclaren in St. Louis Thursday. Mrs. Mclaren was with her brother at the time of his death. MDR – July 24, 1928
The Malone relatives of Saline and Williamson Counties held a reunion at S.W. Malone’s home on Sunday July 22nd. This was the fifth annual reunion by the Malone families and there will be one each year from now on. MDR – July 24, 1928
Misses Esther and Lillian Ramsey, formerly of Marion now of Lincoln, Illinois, had a long stay in the hospital where they have been confined to their beds with the mumps. MDR – July 24, 1928
Mrs. Helen Blake returned home from St. Louis where she has been visiting her son, Raymond Blake and her sister, Mrs. Anna Barth. MDR – July 24, 1928
Johnston City Dr. R.J. Smith is confined to his bed from a fall. He slipped on a banana peeling and fell the full length of the stairs leading from his office. MDR – July 24, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Perkins returned Sunday from points north of here where Mr. Perkins has had employment. MDR – July 24, 1928
Misses Maude Gore and Mary Gore were dinner guests of Miss Helen Simpson Sunday. MDR – July 24, 1928
Misses Mildred Gore is recovering nicely from an operation. MDR – July 24, 1928
New Marionites
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kelley of 504 East Reeves are the parents of a nine-pound baby boy born July 22nd. This is the third child of the family. MDR – July 24, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rice of 800 West Chestnut Street are announcing the arrival of a baby boy born July 20th. This is the second child and has been named Billie Earl. MDR – July 24, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yearack (Yerack?) of 707 North McLaren Street are the proud parents of a 10-1/2-pound baby boy born July 22nd. This is the second child of the family and has been named Bobbie Joe. MDR – July 24, 1928
Members of the Good Samaritan Class of the M.E. Church South gave a handkerchief shower Monday evening for Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Sparks at their apartment at the home of Mrs. Rose Holland. Mr. and Mrs. Sparks are leaving to make their home at Pinckneyville. MDR – July 24, 1928
Carterville Ms. Mable Radcliffe who is employed at a bakery at St. Louis is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Radcliffe on Pear Ave. MDR – July 24, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Purnell and children, Velda, Louise and John were working in Flint, Michigan but returned to this city where Mr. Purnell is working at Madison No. 9. MDR – July 24, 1928
Mrs. Lucille Randolph died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at 706 West College Street. She was 82 years of age. Burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Jackson County. MDR – July 25, 1928
Mrs. John W. Sanders, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday in Alomoso, Colorado according to word Commander James W. Burnett of the American Legion received. MDR – July 25, 1928
Ed Byrn of Marion was injured late Tuesday at the Henderson Wallace Mine. He was brought to the Marion Hospital where an x-ray revealed that his leg was badly bruised but not broken. MDR – July 25, 1928
The funeral of Darwin Lee Eggleston, brother of Mrs. Will S. Mclaren of Marion, was held at the Hauck and Schmitt Funeral Parlor, 3722 South Grand Ave., St. Louis on Thursday. Interment was made in Memorial Park Cemetery. Decedent is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bertha Eggleston, nee Hardnackle, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Eggleston, a brother, Roy W. Eggleston and his sister, Mr. Mclaren. MDR – July 26, 1928
Cambria A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cundiff on Friday. MDR – July 26, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richey and daughter, Rosemary, drove to St. Louis Saturday and visited their son, Laverne and Clyde Lansford and Stanley Green who represent Cambria at the C.M.T.C. Camp at Jefferson Barracks MDR – July 26, 1928
The funeral for Alf Skelcher who died Friday at the age of 69 years was held at his home three miles southwest of Cambria Sunday. Burial was made at Carbondale. MDR – July 26, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. David Skelcher and children Mr. and Mrs. Paul Skelcher arrived form Flint, Michigan to attend their father’s funeral. MDR – July 26, 1928
Marion Hospital News
Mrs. Alexander Gaudoze of Herrin who is an operative patient is getting along fine. Her son, John Gaudoze is also a patient where he is taking treatment. MDR – July 26, 1928
Mrs. Hazel Brown of Thompsonville recently underwent an operation and is doing nicely. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Turner of Carrier Mills. MDR – July 26, 1928
Joe Mitchell has been a patient for some time and is greatly improved. MDR – July 26, 1928
Joe Resta of Johnston City will undergo an operation. MDR – July 26, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Russell entertained with a party Tuesday in honor of the 16th birthday of her daughter, Marjorie Russell. MDR – July 26, 1928
Marion A deal was closed Thursday by Paul Meyers, brother-in-law of Alex Getz and his local manager, and Harry Crisp owner of the Marion Hatchery and Produce Company whereby Crisp becomes the owner of the Getz buying stations in eleven southern Illinois cities. On Monday Crisp takes over the stations in Marion, Harrisburg, Eldorado, Goreville, Benton, Cypress, Anna, Vienna, Carterville, Elkville and Creal Springs. Mr. Getz recently sold his station at Salem and is virtually retiring from the buying business in Egypt. Crisp has been expanding rapidly since opening his plant here and in buying the Getz plants he will be able to ship more often and be in better shape to compete with the eastern markets. MDR – July 27, 1928
New Denison A birthday party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orval Bratton in honor of her 25th birthday. MDR – July 27, 1928
Elmer Pulley who has appendicitis is able to be up some. MDR – July 27, 1928
Mrs. C.A. Bennett and children of Herrin visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kreiger. MDR – July 27, 1928
Creal Springs Mrs. Ida Marley who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Whitehead, returned to her home in St. Louis. MDR – July 27, 1928
Etta Spain of St. Louis is visiting her mother, Mrs. John Casen. MDR – July 27, 1928
Charles E. Craig who is employed in St. Louis visited his family and also his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Craig. MDR – July 27, 1928
Mrs. N.G. Brogden who has been ill for some time and was taken to St. Louis is reported improving slowly. MDR – July 27, 1928
Miss Amanda Wall is visiting her cousin, Mattie Swanner in Stonefort. MDR – July 27, 1928
Mrs. Lucretia Randolph of Marion was buried Thursday in Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Murphysboro following funeral services at the home on College Street. MDR – July 27, 1928
Funeral services for Mrs. John W. Saunders of Almoso, Colorado were held at the Goddard Chapel Friday. Mrs. Saunders, age 72, lived with her son, R.D. Saunders in Colorado. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ray Frazier of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. MDR – July 27, 1928
Marriage Licenses
T. Virgil Maze, Goreville 22
Edna Reed, Goreville 20
Lloyd H. Anderson, West Frankfort 22
Editha A. Calhoun, Cobden 20 MDR – July 28, 1928
Miss Edna Welton, who has been sick for nearly a week threatened with typhoid fever, was reported somewhat better on Saturday. MDR – July 28, 1928
Creal Springs Mrs. Maude Blanchard was called to her daughter’s home in Murphysboro. Her daughter, Mrs. Harry Beck stated that her home was first robbed and then set on fire. Her husband’s trousers were found near the chicken house, which also had been set on fire and where one hundred had been kept. MDR – July 28, 1928
Freda Ruth Buckner is slowly improving. MDR – July 28, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gifford and little daughter, Rosemary, motored to Carterville to visit Mrs. Gifford’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brechin. MDR – July 28, 1928
Walker Anderson who lives south of Creal Springs was brought in to the Ozark Sanitarium following a paralytic stroke and is very low. MDR – July 28, 1928
Grandpa Bowman, another one of our old soldiers who has long passed his 90th birthday is very low. MDR – July 28, 1928
Little Ivanline Whiteside was taken to the Murphysboro Hospital Tuesday for an operation for appendicitis. She is getting along nicely and will come home soon. MDR – July 28, 1928
Henshaw Parker Holmes was taken to the Anna Hospital the past week. MDR – July 28, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Boyd are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. This is their third child. MDR – July 28, 1928
Geprge Holmes had a very bad accident when a stick of stove wood hit him in the eyes, knocking the eye out. MDR – July 28, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Davis are the proud parents of a seven pound baby girl. MDR – July 28, 1928
Arnold View The death angel came into the home of George Spicer last Saturday, July 21, 1928 and claimed Uncle John Mathis. Uncle John had spent practically all his life in Williamson County, being one of the pioneer settlers here. The deceased made his home with his nephew, George Spicer. He was 75 years old. MDR – July 28, 1928
Alice Parks is confined to her bed. MDR – July 28, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Barth of Marion are announcing the birth of a six-pound baby girl born July 27th. MDR – July 28, 1928
Miss Virginia Mae Kelley became the bride of Tilman Pitts in a simple wedding ceremony in the auditorium of the Christian Church at 7:30 Saturday evening. Rev. H.O. Wilson performed the ceremony. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Kelley of Marion. The groom is the son of Mrs. Almeda Pitts of Marion and is employed as a pressman in the job printing department of the Republican Leader where he has been employed for several years. The newlyweds will make their home at 205 South Liberty Street. MDR – July 30, 1928
Mrs. Minnie Lillie Copeland visited her son, Lieutenant John Copeland at the Citizen Military Training Camp at Jefferson Barracks on Sunday. MDR – July 30, 1928
Lloyd Ferrell of Marion Rt. 3 died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the age of 46 years and 16 days. The deceased was born July 12, 1882 in East Marion Township. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Valley D. Ferrell; both have preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the Spanish American war, having enlisted in Company F. 16th Illinois Infantry and following the war served in the Philippine Islands, completing in all a period of six years in military service. One brother, G.D. Ferrel of Council Bluffs, Iowa and four sisters, Mrs. Maggie Furlong of Marion, Mrs. J.T. Carmical, Mrs. J.M. Corder and Mrs. Otto Lindsey, all of Marion Rt. 3 survives. Funeral services at the Goddard Chapel. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – July 30, 1928
Nancy Evelyn Sheetz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Ollis, was born nine miles south of Marion, Illinois May 22, 1867 and passed away at 3:00 a.m. July 23, 1928 at the age of 61 years. On February 7, 1892 she was married to Joseph Sheetz. Four children were born to this union, three having died in infancy. One daughter, Mrs. Bertie Hamlett survives and also one brother, James Ollis of Marion Rt. 4, three sisters, Mrs. Della Rogers, Mrs. Fred McNeece and Mrs. Charles McNeal of Florida and one granddaughter, Gertrude Hamlott (Hamlet?). She was a Christian, being converted at Union Ridge Church twenty years ago. MDR – July 30, 1928
Marriage Licenses
Hazel Stover, Herrin 25
Luther Ford, Harrisburg 46
Tillie Lamb, Harrisburg 49
Tillman Pitts, Marion 34
Virginia Mae Kelley, Marion 18
Frank Land, Johnston City 22
Harriet Davies, Johnston City 18 MDR – July 30, 1928
Mrs. J.E. Smalling, Mrs. Nellie Purdon and Mrs. Ora Baiar, Mrs. Zack Norris and brother, John Moulton arrived at their homes Sunday night from Jacksonville, Illinois where they attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. A.P. Knollenburg of Canadian, Texas. The funeral was held at the Knollenburg home in Jacksonville. Interment was in the Diamond Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Knollenburg was formerly of Marion and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Moulton of Rt. 5. She was married to A.P. Knollenburg about 15 years ago in Jacksonville and later moved to Canadian, Texas. She had been in a sanitarium in New Mexico for the past 17 months. MDR – July 30, 1928
Mrs. Mildred Guill, formerly Miss Mildred Smith, was guest of honor at a surprise shower given by Miss Ida Smith and Miss Mable Smith at the home of Mrs. Gill’s parents on Ellis Avenue in Carterville last Thursday evening. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Jess Collier and Miss Ellen Conner of Marion, Mrs. C.A. Newton of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Stout of Mounds. MDR – July 30, 1928
Two youths pled guilty Monday morning and were sentenced to the state penal farm at Vandalia Monday. Eugene Swinney was given the maximum sentence of six months at the penal farm and a $200 fine for driving an automobile without the owner’s permission. Arthur Coleman of Johnston City was sentenced to 60 days at the penal farm when he pled guilty to petty larceny. MDR – July 31, 1928
(Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 9)