All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican

August

Mrs. Emery King, formerly Miss Sadie Wolverton of White Ash, married two times within a year. Giving her age as 16, the girl told the county clerk of her tender years and he informed her that she would have to have her parent’s consent before getting a license. She told him she had already been married once. The girl who became a bride at the police magistrate’s office found herself a widow three days later. Her husband who married her under the name of Ray Logal, but whom later developments revealed was really somebody else, had left for parts unknown. Feeling the sting of resentment against the weekend husband who had taken his marriage vows lightly, the girl went into circuit court and last month and was awarded a divorce and her maiden name restored. Her second husband hails from Lansing, Michigan. After hearing Sadie’s unhappy plight the States Attorney dismissed a case against the phantom husband, Roy Legal charging him with abandoning Sadie. MDR – Aug 3, 1928

Cambria  Miss Reba Hunter of Kentucky is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Etta Gillespie. MDR – Aug 3, 1928

Marcelle Simonds, 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Simonds started a fire with kerosene and the kerosene can exploded. She was painfully burned and neighbors rushed to her aid in time to extinguish her burning clothing when she ran from the house. The fire was extinguished before it did much damage to the house. MDR – Aug 3, 1928

The body of Cyrus E. Campbell, one of Marion’s best-known citizens, was laid to rest in the Rose Hill Cemetery Friday. MDR – Aug 4, 1928

William E. Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Myers of Marion was one of the candidates to be examined by the Illinois Supreme Court in October for admission to the bar. Myers is a graduate of M.T.H.S. in 1923. He was graduated from the University of Illinois Law School in June 1928. MDR – Aug 4, 1928

Carterville  Mrs. William Woodburn underwent an operation for gallstones at the hospital at Evanston, Indiana and is doing nicely. MDR – Aug 4, 1928

Misses Tessie and Ruth Snyder who are employed at St. Louis spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snyder. MDR – Aug 4, 1928

Walter Snyder is convalescing at his home on Virginia Avenue after a short illness. MDR – Aug 4, 1928

Thomas Porritt of West Frankfort had a stroke of paralysis several weeks ago in the mines but is greatly improved at the present time. MDR Aug 4, 1928

Donald Knupp is working with the C.I.P.S. at Grand Chain. MDR – Aug 4, 1928

Marion Personals

Miss Pauline Gore has been visiting in Chicago the past week with Miss Katherine Pendley. MDR Aug 4, 1928

Roy Harper left Saturday for Lewistown where he will exhibit the Harper herd of Jerseys at the fair. MDR – Aug 4, 1928

Mrs. J.H. Thompson has been ill for the past three weeks at her home on North Holland St. MDR – Aug 4, 1928

Charles Cagle of Carterville states he is very busy in his late corn and farmers are still much behind with their work. MDR – Aug 4, 1928

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Mrs. Charles Butler of Marion died Saturday at 2 p.m. in West Frankfort Hospital where she underwent an operation Wednesday morning. She was apparently recovering from the surgery until Friday afternoon when her condition took a turn for the worse. Mrs. Butler was born in Princeton, Kentucky in Caldwell County, February 2, 1893 and was 35 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Gresham who died several years ago. She leaves her husband, one son, Clarence age 18, one sister, Mrs. C.G. Thorpe, two brothers, R.O. and G.E. Gresham, all of Marion. Mrs. Butler was a member of the Second Baptist Church. The body will lie at the home of G.E. Gresham until the funeral at the Second Baptist Church Tuesday. Interment will be at the Maplewood Cemetery. Those from out of town expected for the funeral are Mr. and Mrs. Allie McDaniel of Oxford, Michigan and Harold Gresham of Detroit, Michigan. MDR – Aug 6, 1928

Ben Oliver, who with his wife, who had been visiting in Marion for the past week, started home on Sunday night, but only got as far as Mounds on account of the wreck there. They took the early morning train out of Carbondale and had hardly gotten settled when the crash occurred. Mr. Oliver said they were riding in the fourth car or third chair car of the south bound train. The south bound luggage and express car in which the passengers were killed was turned across the track in the crash and the second car, a smoker and chair was turned completely west from the main line. The third car (second chair car) went over the other cars and then the cars of the north bound train, which cars had been turned over on their sides toward the east. This car was resting with one end in the cornfield and one end on the north bound train. The fourth car or third chair in which Mr. and Mrs. Oliver were riding telescoped on top of the other cars, but remained upright, the cars in rear of them telescoping against their car. One person, with a badly strained back was the most seriously injured in their car, although the bodies of two-colored women who were killed were removed from the car ahead of them. The majority of the dead were in the Pullmans of the north bound train, into which the engine of the south bound train crashed. Mr. Oliver remained at the scene of the wreck aiding in the rescue and helping every way he could. He expects to continue home later in the week. MDR – Aug 6, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cavitt of Marion Township are the parents of a baby girl born August 2nd. This is the first child of the family and has been named Joanna. The mother was formerly Miss Faye Carmicle. MDR – Aug 6, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Chester McGinnis of Rt. 6 are the parents of a baby girl born August 3rd. This is the fifth child of the family. MDR – Aug 6, 1928

Elvis Harwood of Marion died at his home late Saturday afternoon. The deceased was born May 14, 1865 in Illinois and was the son of Frank Harwood. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by one son, Albert A. Harwood of Marion and the following stepchildren: Mrs. Ella Halley, Marion, Tom Eason and George Eason of Kansas, Eva Eason of Nebraska and Wilford Eason of Marion. MDR – Aug 6, 1928

Judge D.T. Hartwell sentenced Frank Moroni of Creal Springs to an indeterminate term in prison when Moroni pled guilty to participating in the robbery of Mrs. W.I. Barham at her home near Johnston City last September. Moroni was the third to plead guilty. The others were Clarence Holt who admitted he took Moroni and Marion Bioni to the scene of the robbery and Bioni admitted staging the actual robbery with Moroni. The fourth man held for the robbery is Pete Morris who is alleged to have aided in planning the affair. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

John Downer of Johnston City sustained a compound fracture of the left leg Tuesday in an accident at the Franco Mine No. 1 at Paulton where he is a motorman. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Mrs. Harry Crisp and Miss Vivian Fairless entertained with a bridge party at the Marion Golf Club. Mrs. Owen Stotlar and Mrs. Charles Hamilton were highest scores. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Carterville  Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Boyd returned to this city from Sullivan, Ill. where Mr. Boyd has been employed. He left Monday to take charge of the A & P store at Duquoin. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Paul Cross is on the sick list. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Dr. B.F. Hiller is able to resume his work after a short illness. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Robert Porritt left Sunday to resume his work at Chicago after spending two weeks with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Snyder. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Robert Norman who has been working in a barber shop in St. Louis came home last week to work in the mines. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

New Marionites

Mr. and Mrs. Lenard R. Rodd are the parents of a baby girl born August 5th. This is the second living child of the family and has been named Barbara Jean. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Choate are the parents of a baby girl born August 4th. This is the third living child and has been named Vera Imogene. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Johnston City  Mrs. Lee Felts is very ill at her home on Morison Street. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Felix Giance announce the arrival of a baby girl born at their home on East 10th Street. Mother and babe are doing fine. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barlow visited his sister, Mrs. Tom Cross of DuQuoin Saturday. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Mrs. A.H. Whittington left Saturday for Panama where she will visit her mother, Mrs. W.J. Foran. MDR – Aug 7, 1928

Miss Gladys Ellis, a Marion teacher, became the bride of Marion Bozarth of West Frankfort last Sunday, August 5th. They were married in Carbondale at the Missionary Baptist Church by pastor, Rev. Reeder. This bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Ellis of Broughton, Illinois and a niece of Mrs. Jean Woodsides of Marion. She has been a teacher in the Marion City schools for the past three years. Mr. Bozarth is a brother of Joe Bozarth of Marion. He teaches near West Frankfort. Misses Mariam Maxey and Hettie Cagle and Messrs. Orland Stanley and George B. Calhoun, close friends of the couple accompanied them from Marion to Carbondale. They will make their home in Marion. MDR – Aug 8, 1928

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Charles Butler at the home of her brother, R.O. Grisham of Marion. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – Aug 8, 1928

Ondean Marie Collier, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Collier died Tuesday afternoon. MDR – Aug 8, 1928

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Misses Dorothy and Eloise Avis of Marion were seriously injured and Misses Frace Finley of Marion and Miss Ruth Chamness of Creal Springs were badly bruised and cut considerably by broken glass in an automobile collision at the junction of state route 37 and West Broadway in Johnston City Wednesday. The crash happened when the Ford sedan driven by Miss Finley on the state route was struck by an Essex coupe that drove out of Broadway onto the state route. Both of the Avis girls were thrown out of the car onto the pavement and the other girls remaining in the machine were thrown from their seats as the car was turned completely around. The Avis girls were unconscious for an hour after they were picked up from the pavement. All of the injured were taken to the Johnston City Hospital. Dorothy Avis was found to be the most seriously injured. It was first believed she had a serious skull fracture, but the x-ray revealed her injury was not that severe. Both girls received lacerations and bruises about the face and body. E.J. Avis of the Marion City Dairy, father of the Avis sisters, was near the wreck and detoured to avoid being blocked. He arrived home minutes before a telephone call informed him and Mrs. AVIS that their daughters were in the wreck. The girls are recovering but are suffering considerable pain. MDR – Aug 9, 1928

J.C. McDonald, 77, died in the Marion Hospital at midnight Wednesday night of injuries received early Wednesday evening when a buggy that he was riding in with his daughter, Effice Krumback, was struck by an automobile driven by Milas Ferrell of Evansville, Indiana. The accident occurred on the Marion-Harrisburg Road west of Crab Orchard. The horses drawing the buggy were frightened by the automobiles and by the collision and bolted. As they leaped forward Mr. McDonald was thrown from the seat to the concrete pavement. His body was badly broken by the impact. Several broken bones penetrated his lung. A broken leg and other fractures and bruises are the injuries that caused his death. His daughter was not thrown from the buggy, but she was badly shaken up and was taken to the Marion Hospital, but was released Thursday. Mr. McDonald leaves one son, James McDonald of near Denison and three daughters, Effice Krumback, Mrs. Alma Echols and Mrs. Alice Ozment. MDR – Aug 9, 1928

Creal Springs   Uncle Charles Dewitt is very feeble at this writing. MDR – Aug 9, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Edwards of Brown Street are the proud parents of an eight-pound baby boy born Saturday morning about 7 o’clock. MDR Aug 9, 1928

Earl Ward’s “Lizzie” was terribly demolished Saturday when another car ran into him while going to Marion. Mr. Ward escaped injury. MDR – Aug 9, 1928

Mrs. Charles Barkman was injured Saturday when a Whippet sedan driven by Carl Suit’s Whippet sedan ran into Ford. Suits car was smashed in front and Mrs. Barkman’s car wheels were torn off. Two others riding in the Ford were slightly injured. MDR Aug 9, 1928

Mrs. H.L. Johnson received word of the death of Hugh Brian’s baby who has been ill for some time. Funeral services are to be held at the County Line Monday afternoon. MDR – Aug 9, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Robertson of Marion are announcing the arrival of a baby boy born August 7th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Bobby Carrol. The mother was formerly Miss Vertie Abney. MDR – Aug 9, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rogers of West White Street are the parents of a nine-pound baby girl born August 8th. This is the third child of the family and has been named Ella Lorine.

Mrs. Elizabeth Kuhn and Dr. James R. Tyree with Geneva Brown, a six year old child, left about two weeks ago for the Kirksville Hospital where they had the child’s hip set in a cast. Geneva will probably be brought to her home the last of this week. MDR – Aug 9, 1928

Wayne Felty, the 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Felty of Stonefort, but formerly of Marion, fell from a loaded wagon Friday August 3rd and broke his left leg above the knee. Wayne is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Felty of Marion. MDR – Aug 9, 1928

Republican – Ticket

For Congress at Large – Ruth Hanna McCormick, Richard Yates

For Congress, 25th District – Edward E. Denison

For State Senator, 50th District – William J. Sneed

For Representatives 50th District – Carl Choisser, W.A. Bandy, Paul B. Johnson

For State’s Attorney – Roy Browning

For Circuit Clerk – Joe E. Grizzell

For Recorder – Frank Jenkins

For Coroner – George Bell

For Surveyor – Charles M. Sherertz        MDR – Aug 9, 1928

Mrs. M.B. Branson died at her home in Chamness at 12:15 a.m. Thursday of typhoid fever. The deceased was born May 8, 1881 and was 49 years of age. She had lived in Illinois for the past 28 years. Besides her husband she is survived by three children, Oliver, Ira L. and Lemuel, all of Marion RFD 5 and the following brothers and sisters, Dot Malone, Omer Herschel, Ralph, Ewing and Howard, Lacy and Maybelle Underwood of Kentucky. Mrs. Branson was a member of Warder Street Baptist Church. MDR – Aug 9, 1928

Claude D. Davis was killed Thursday, August 9, 1928 after thirty-one years working in the coal mines of Williamson County. He was the oldest driver in the county. He has always been a driver, working first at Peabody 1 and going to mine No. 3 where it happened. When the body was found it was lying on the track and the indications were that the car had run over him. He died within a short time after the accident. Davis was born in Williamson County on August 30, 1884 and was 43 years of age. He was the son of Need and Laura Conwell Davis. On October 19, 1909 he was married to Miss Ida M. Corder at Cape Girardeau and five children were born. The surviving children are: Leo D. Davis, 14; Della Davis, 12; Myrtle Davis, 19; Minnie Davis, 7 and Beulah Davis, 2. The brothers and sisters who survive are Mrs. Austin Smith of Scotsboro, Mrs. Watt (Sarah) Wright of Long Beach, California, Charles Davis and Robbie Davis of Scotsboro, George Davis of Johnston City and Will Davis of California. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Whiteash   The death angel visited the home of George Hing this morning and took away his wife who had been ill for some time. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

We see our Postmaster E. Jones is learning to drive a new Pontiac. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Grandma Charles is very ill. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

E. Jones and family attended the Clarida home coming and reported a good time. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

ED Sanders and family of Florida are visiting his mother. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

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Coon Ridge  Robert Wharry has been on the sick list and is some improved. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Mrs. Roland Wilson of Marion called on her mother, Mrs. Sarah Pulley Wednesday. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Mrs. Mon Stilley was called to Marion Sunday morning on account of the illness of her son, Leon. He had a severe attack of indigestion, but was much improved Monday. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

The Coroner’s Jury investigated the death of J.C. McDonald and found that the death was due to an accident when the automobile driven by Milas Ferrell struck the buggy Mr. McDonald causing him to be thrown out of the buggy onto the pavement fracturing the skull. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Ernie McClanahan of West Marion Twp. are the parents of a baby girl born August 9th. This is the eleventh living child of the family and has been named Betty Lou. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Stonefort  Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lind are the proud parents of a baby girl born Friday night. She has been named Velma Louise. The mother was formerly Miss Grace Walls. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Wayne Felty had an accident on Friday when he fell off a load of timbers and broke his leg. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Arnold View  The death angel called at the home of Oscar Carter last Friday morning and took his wife. Mae Marter. Interment was at the Spring Grove Cemetery. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

The following are hauling mine props to Paulton at this time, William Youngblood, George Spicer, Clarence Spicer, Marion Youngblood, Albert White, Curt White, Luther McGuire, John Youngblood, Claude Miller, Marion Motsinger and Everett Youngblood. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Bainbridge  Mrs. William Cooper and family of West Frankfort and Mrs. John Anderson and daughter visited with their sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eura Clark. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson called on his mother Tuesday. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Orland Kelley is reported on the sick list. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Miss Hannah Paul is reported on the sick list. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Marriage Licenses

Bart Wollard, Herrin                            21

Mary Webb, Creal Springs                   20

Leonard Hester, Benton                       22

Loretta Woodland, Benton                   21

Sam Lebue, Johnston City                    23

Caroline Recine (Racine?), Marion        16       MDR – Aug 10, 1928

Ebb Norman of Marion was injured Thursday at Peabody 3 when he was caught between two cars and his left leg was seriously crushed. MDR – Aug 10,1928

Edgar Sanson of Scotsboro was injured and bruised by a fall of coal at Peabody 3 mine on Friday morning. His injury is quite painful, but it’s not expected to be fatal and Sanson was taken to his home in a car. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

John Calvert McDonald was born in Creal Springs October 9, 1851 and at the time of his death in the Marion Hospital at 12:05 a.m. August 9, 1928, was 76 years and 10 months of age. The deceased was the son of Elias and Lucinda Ferrell McDonald and lived in Williamson County all of his life, which was devoted mainly to farming. On October 3, 1871 he was married in Marion to Miss Leah Jenkins who preceded him in death. Four children survive, James McDonald of Marion Rt. 3, Mrs. Alma Eckols of Marion Rt. 2, Mrs. James Ozment of Pittsburg and Mrs. O.E. Krumback with whom he lived and was riding with at the time of the accident. The deceased was a brother of the late Dr. M.M. McDonald, one of the best known physicians in the county at the time of his death. McDonald was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Mt. Pleasant where funeral services will be held Sunday and interment will be in the family burial lot in the nearby cemetery. For many years he served as a school director in his part of East Marion Township and was a highly respected citizen. He was for years a ruling elder in the Mt. Pleasant Church. MDR – Aug 10, 1928

While enroute to town Saturday morning with a basket of tomatoes, John Roberts of Marion, sat down to rest as he neared the Duty home on East Main Street and a few minutes later fell over on his side, dying quickly. N.G. Joyner, who was driving on East Main Street, saw Mr. Roberts fall and called Dr. L.L. Fowler who lived nearby and they sought to revive him, but death came within minutes of the time they reached his side. Mr. Roberts was born in Uniontown, Ky. on March 10, 1857 and at the time of his death at 8:15 a.m. August 11, 1928 was 75 years, 5 months and 2 days of age. Fifty years ago he claimed Miss Margaret Ann Davis as his wife and she survives. Seven children were born to that union, three of whom preceded their father in death. Those who survive are Effie Mae Roberts of Marion, Mrs. Ada Margaret Thomas of Aurora, Ill., Melvin Luther Roberts of Marion and Mrs. Fay Artie of Butte, Montana. Those who had died are Emanuel Jacob Roberts, James David Roberts and Arthur Moore Roberts. Mr. Roberts moved to Illinois in 1910 and lived here since that time. He worked in Scranton Mine until it was shut down and since then has done numerous odd jobs, having charge of the city dump yard at one time. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery at Morganfield, Kentucky. MDR – Aug 11, 1928

Roy Harper has been at Lewistown the past week showing the Harper herd of hogs and Jersey cattle. He has been having fine success and won a number of prizes. MDR – Aug 11, 1928

Levi Casey, graduate of the M.T.H.S. and local track, was the only American to enter the finals in the hop, step and jump events at the Olympic contest in Amsterdam and won second place, losing by less than two inches to a Japanese stepper. MDR – Aug 11, 1928

Carterville  Miss Lorraine and Carol Buckolz attended the funeral of Joe Murry of Hen-in Wednesday. MDR – Aug 11, 1928

John Russell Purnell, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Purnell is seriously ill. It is thought he is taking typhoid fever. MDR – Aug 11, 1928

Mrs. Reta Richardson will undergo an appendicitis operation Wednesday at the Herrin Hospital. MDR – Aug 11, 1928

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Vick Suddath of Herrin pled guilty in county court Saturday to violation of the prohibition act and was fined $100 and sentenced to 60 days in jail. MDR – Aug 11, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Lowe gave a surprise birthday party Friday in honor of their son’s birthday. MDR – Aug 11, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. John Powell of Marion are the proud parents of a baby boy born August 10th. This is the second living child of the family. MDR – Aug 11, 1928

Poordo  Lula Thompson and Verna Kelton surprised their friends Thursday when they motored to Marion and got married. They plan to make their home is Paulton. MDR Aug 11, 1928

Mrs. Francis Thompson and daughters, Pearl and Lillie visited her brother, Wayman Dunaway and family of Paulton Friday night. MDR – Aug 11, 1928

U.M.W.A. Death Claims Allowed

Alfred Skelcher, age 70, hardening of the arteries was cause of death July 20, member Local Union 4965, Cambria MDR – Aug 11, 1928

Lou McIntosh, age 59, committed suicide July 21, member Local Union 1941, Johnston City MDR Aug 11, 1928

Hiram Lee Johnson, age 30, diabetes was cause of death July 24, member Local Union 711, Johnston City MDR – Aug 11, 1928

Dr. V.A. Baker received a telegram Monday telling of the death of his sister, Mrs. Zada Asbury, wife of J.W. Asbury formerly of Marion, but now of East Chicago, Indiana. Mrs. Asbury died in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield while they were enroute home from a trip. MDR – Aug 13, 1928

West Frankfort   Betty Lou, sixteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Johnston, is dead and the child’s grandfather, the Rev. C.S. Tritt, pastor of Central Methodist Church is stricken with grief. Rev. Tritt’s automobile crushed the frail little form Saturday morning as the child ran after her grandfather to plead to be taken with him in the car. The baby unmindful of danger, toddled behind the car as it was backed out of the garage at the Tritt’s home, 809 E. Poplar Street, the wheels passing over the chest and head. Her mother, a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Tritt who made her home with her parents, is overcome with grief as are the other members of the Tritt household. The mother and grandmother were standing in the front yard a few feet from the garage when the accident happened. The baby was taken to the hospital by Rev. Tritt’s son, Marlo C. Another son, Charles, was with his father in the car when the accident occurred. The Tritt family has had its share of misfortune since coming to West Frankfort. A son, Merrill E. age 11, was killed by a hit and run driver on November 6, 1926 while he was returning from a Sunday school picnic. MDR – Aug 13, 1928

Mrs. Aaron Allsup died Saturday at her home at 308 East Illinois St. at Carterville at the age of 64 years, 9 months and 11 days. Mrs. Allsup was born at Camden, Tennessee October 3, 1873, and was Amanda Lateimer. She had lived in Carterville 47 years. She was married to Aaron Allsup December 31, 1885. She is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Mary Harrell of Carterville, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Mann and Mrs. L.D. Carter, both of Carterville and one brother, Albert J. Latteimer (Lattimer?) of Herrin. MDR – Aug 13, 1928

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Groves of Scotsboro caught fire at noon Monday and was completely burned down. Mrs. Groves had built a fire in the stove and had gone across the street to a neighbor’s for a few minutes and on returning home found the house on fire. Two rugs and a mattress were the only articles saved. MDR – Aug 13, 1928

The body of Mrs. Ollie Spruance, sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards, who died Saturday in Chicago arrived in Marion Monday morning and was taken to the Ed M. Spiller home on North Market Street for funeral services. Interment was made in new Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – Aug 13, 1928

A handkerchief shower was given Friday at the home of Miss Eloise Motsinger for Miss Helen Ramsay who is leaving for Metropolis where she will make her home. MDR – Aug 13, 1928

Following funeral services in Marion, the body of John Shelby Roberts who dropped dead Saturday morning, was taken to Kentucky for interment. The funeral cortege from Marion was met on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River by ten or twelve cars of friends and relatives and they escorted the body to Woodland Cemetery near Morganfield where final rites were conducted. MDR – Aug 14, 1928

The incidents of the death of Mrs. Elzada Baker Asbury, wife of J.W. Asbury, are tragic. She had been in poor health for some time and the nature of her disease baffled physicians at her home at East Chicago, Indiana. On their advice Mrs. Asbury was taken to Barnes Hospital at St. Louis last week. After specialist examined her, Mr. Asbury was advised to take his wife home and to return in September. The journey to East Chicago was started but Mrs. Asbury was taken so ill that she was taken to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield where she lingered two days, her death occurring at 8:30 on Saturday night August 12th. The deceased was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A.P. Baker and was born at Cottage Home August 5, 1878. She was fifty years and seven days of age. She was married to J.W. Asbury at Cottage Home January 1, 1903. Three children survive besides the husband, Wesley Asbury (Martha), Mrs. E.G. McQuaide of East Chicago and Ruth at home. There are three brothers, Dr. V.A. Baker of Marion, Martin Baker of Salem, Oregon and David Baker of Miami, Florida. Professor Asbury was a school man and shortly after their marriage took up residence in Marion where he became superintendent of the city schools. Later they removed to Florida where they lived a number of years. Several years ago, they returned to Marion where he again had charge of the city schools until three years ago when the family removed to East Chicago, Indiana where Mr. Asbury took up his profession again. The family were members of the M.E. Church South while living in Marion. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – Aug 14, 1928

Attorney S.E. Quindry filed a suit in city court on Tuesday asking $10,000 from Sheriff Oren Coleman as a result of an altercation between the two that happened Monday morning. He charges that the sheriff struck him and kicked him during a conversation which the two had at the Davis Brothers Garage Monday morning concerning an automobile which Quindry had sought to recover from the sheriff. The automobile in question was a Hudson roadster which the sheriff’s officers captured at Hen^–in in February carrying 100 gallons of alcohol and was holding for investigation. MDR – Aug 14, 1928

John R. Dunaway of Marion and Lizzie Manier of Thompsonville were married by J.P. Parks Tuesday morning. The groom gave his age as 64 and the bride said she was 55. Both had been married before. MDR – Aug 14, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. James Vaughn are announcing the arrival of a baby boy born August 12th. This is the first child of the family. The mother was formerly Miss Hattie Greathouse of White Ash. MDR – Aug 14, 1928

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Miss Lillian Little and R. Vernon Rich of Marion were married in Murphysboro Saturday evening at 6 o’clock at the Methodist Church with Rev. Morris officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Little of Marion. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isiah Rich, also of Marion. They will make their home at 817 West Chestnut Street in Marion. MDR – Aug 14, 1928

Spanish American War Veterans In Williamson County Marion–Dr. L.L. Fowler, Jame Reece, Henderson Clarida, Charles Holland, George McConkey, E.C. Forbush, Cal Swan, James D. Simmone, Wallace A. Bandy, Harry Peebles, Ed Gulley, Jess Abney, James Lane, Pierce Parks, Oscar Lindsey, Willis Hendrickson, Thomas Evetts, Tony Loveless, Otis Felts, Ted Ryan, Clarence Tippy MDR – Aug 15, 1928

Cal Swan has a fine peach orchard east of Marion on the Marion-Crab Orchard state highway. MDR – Aug 15, 1928

L.A. Schafer of Boulder, Colorado, brother of Lina Schafer of Creal Springs, has received his master’s degree from the University of Colorado. MDR – Aug 15, 1928

Mouser  Mrs. Brisco Branson passed away at her home here Wednesday night. MDR – Aug 15, 1928

Mrs. Sarah L. Chapman who has been ill for several days is reported improving. MDR – Aug 15, 1928

Joe Jackson was united in marriage to Miss Marie Barnes of Marion Tuesday. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Jackson of this community. They are at home in Marion. MDR – Aug 15, 1928

New Denison  Oner Jackson was called to his brother’s, Guy Jackson of Pittsburg on account of the illness of his father, Dale Jackson. He was some better Wednesday. MDR – Aug 15, 1928

Mrs. Wallace Burns has been in Stonefort caring for her mother, Mrs. Charley Stewart. MDR – Aug 15, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Johnson are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. This is the fourth child of the family and the fourth girl. She has been named Mary Alice. MDR Aug 15, 1928

Ralph Burns called on Miss Vivian Parks of Marion Sunday afternoon. MDR – Aug 15, 1928

Ed Boles and Wallace Burns worked Monday for Buddie Johns in the timber. MDR – Aug 15, 1928

Miss Vera Pulley had an operation for appendicitis and is doing nicely. MDR – Aug 15, 1928

Friends and relatives gathered at the home of John Soldner in Marion Sunday, August 12th to celebrate the birthdays of Mr. Soldner, Naomi Turner, Elmer Krumery and Mrs. George Soldner. MDR – Aug 15, 1928

Clarence Rone, a former hanger-on of Charlie Birger and later a valuable witness for the state in charging up innumerable crimes of the Birger gang, died Wednesday in the Herrin Hospital. Rone has been in ill health for several years and was brought to Herrin a few weeks ago from Logansport, Indiana where he had been working when he became seriously ill. Rone ended the career of one of Birger’s followers who had been more instrumental than any other in serving some of the Birger crimes including the kidnapping and murder of Lory L. Price and his wife. Rone spent considerable time at Birgers Shady Rest resort was at Birger’s home in Harrisburg the night the Price’s were kidnapped, it is said, and was there with Jack Crews when Price is alleged to have been taken to the home by the. Birgerites. It is said that it was the information that Rone gave that was put before Art Newman, causing that lieutenant of Birger’s to tell the complete story of the kidnapping and murder of the state highway patrolman and his wife. Rone was arrested and indicted although the fact that he was permitted his liberty indicated that he was not to be tried. When Rone was in custody he spent much of that time in the hospital and was constantly under a physician’s care. It was apparent that his life was limited. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Payne Norman of Marion are the proud parents of a fine nine pound baby boy born August 14th. This is the second living child of the family and has been named Wesley Payne, Jr. The mother was formerly Miss Pearl Crain. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Marion Personals  Mrs. Charles Caplinger was reported critical ill at noon Thursday. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Mrs. Bell Bridges of Creal Springs is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Isom. MDR – Aug 16, 1928  

Mrs. C.F. Shafer who has been the guest of her mother and other relatives in Marion has returned to her home in San Diego, California. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Motsinger of Coleman, Texas are visiting home folks in Marion this week. Both are in excellent health and are enjoying work with the Baptist Church at Coleman. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Carterville  Mrs. Kate Barwick is in Creal Springs visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Odum. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Paul Hoovier is suffering with a mashed foot that he got while working. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Mrs. Fred Musgrave and daughters, Opal and Edith will join Mr. Musgrave in Chicago where he is presently working. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Cleo Radford has secured employment in Lansing, Michigan. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Marion Personals  Vernell Reel has been ill for some time and is reported not doing well. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Mrs. J.P. Jones left for Chicago to make her home there. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Willard Garrison transacted business in Metropolis and Brookport Thursday. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

Mrs. G.W. Moake is making arrangements to move to Villa Grove. MDR – Aug 16, 1928

The body of J. Walter Turner of Elmwood, Ill. arrived in Marion Thursday accompanied by his brother, Charles Turner. Mr. Turner died in a Peoria hospital Tuesday. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove. The deceased was 45 years old. He was born at Stonefort and was the son of Prof. J.W. Turner. He was reared in Williamson County, living with the Turner family in Stonefort and Crab Orchard and for a brief time in Marion several years ago. He learned the printer’s trade in his father’s print shop. He was employed a greater portion of his time in St. Louis and Chicago. He had been in bad health about a year. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

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White Ash  Mr. and Mrs. Ben Strunk were called to Zeigler on account of the illness of their daughter, Mrs. Ruth Gibbs. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Mrs. Joe Dodd’s baby has been ill for some time but is now some better. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Mrs. George Castleman is gravely ill. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Leigh  Miss Marie Batts is employed in state hospital at Alton, Ill. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Charley William of this vicinity have a six and a half pound baby boy. This is the sixth child and the third boy. Both are doing fine. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Marion Personals  Mrs. Ed Lee and children and Miss Ora Slade attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Mary Stewart in Paducah, Kentucky. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Robert Stone and daughters of Owensboro, Ky. and Mrs. Don Miller who will visit here awhile. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Don Smith was reported ill. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Mrs. Ellen Hudspeth has been visiting her sons Arthur and Will Hudspeth of Marion. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Mrs. J.G. Cagle is visiting her brother, Jonah Bishop at Mt. Pleasant. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Creal Springs  Mrs. Robert Willis who has been living in Cairo is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Campbell. Mr. Willis expects to move his family to Detroit. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rains moved to the Maggie Davis property. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

The Will Schaffer family moved to Coulterville Thursday where Mr. Schaffer is employed as a teacher there for this winter. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Heasley visited the latter’s mother, Mrs. Glosco in Anna Sunday. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Mrs. Bowman of Blytheville, Arkansas is visiting her father-in-law, “Grandpa” Bowman. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Carterville  Word was received here Thursday that Hiram Absher of Herrin is seriously ill. Mr. Absher was a prominent barber in Carterville for several years. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Mrs. Jack Tygett is very low at her home on North Division Street. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Miss Mabel Craig will teach at Stiritz this term. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Sophia Eddy Cannon, the year and a half old baby daughter of Ms. Inez Lawson, swallowed lye in fatal quantities Monday and died at 8:00 o’clock Tuesday night at Wasson. The child ate the lye when it was knocked off a pantry shelf by her six years old sister and was convulsively ill from its effects. Physicians were unable to counteract the burns of the lye and she suffered intensely during the hours that preceded her death. MDR – Aug 17, 1928

Marion Personals  William H. Bundy, the veteran Crab Orchard druggist, was taken ill on Friday and taken to the home of his son, Ben Bundy in Marion; He was much better on Saturday. MDR – Aug 18, 1928

Mrs. Oscar Schafale and children have been in Fowler, Illinois visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mittelberg. MDR – Aug 18, 1928

Lieutenant Clyde Travelstead who has been in training at Fort Stevens, Georgia will arrive in Marion Saturday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Travelstead. MDR – Aug 18, 1928

Blairsville   Mrs. Oscar Stearns of Co1p visited with Mrs. Fred Schoonover Tuesday. MDR – Aug 18, 1928

Milo Dause and Lewis Cudiff, J.U. Lloyd and Walter Cox attended the ball game at Menard Saturday. MDR – Aug 18, 1928

Mrs. James Cox of West Frankfort visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.U. Loyd. Mr. Cox played ball at Menard Saturday and Cora City Sunday. He is playing with Cambria this, season. MDR – Aug 18, 1928

Paul Donihue of Pinckneyville called on Mrs. Sula Simpkins Wednesday night. MDR – Aug 18, 1928

U.M.W.A. Death Claims Paid

Michael M. Somncus, age 67, died of pneumonia May 27, member Local Union 2418 Bush MDR – Aug 18, 1928

Rinaldo Barbini, age 41, death July 14 due to cancer, member Local Union 2418, Bush MDR – Aug 18, 1928 

John Sudosky, age 58, cause of death on July 23 was cancer, member Local Union 91, Johnston City MDR – Aug 18, 1928

Artus Allen Cameron, son of the late John B. Cameron of Marion and himself a former resident of this city, died at his home at Carterville Monday morning after five weeks illness from gallstones. Deceased was born at Wapella, Illinois on January 19, 1892, being 26 years and 7 months of age. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Grace Cameron and three daughters, Lillith, 15; Margaret, 12 and Violet, 7 and also by his mother, Mrs. Minnie Wallor Osborne and two sisters, Mrs. Jess Osborne and Mrs. Bert Hendrickson, both of Marion. One son preceded him in death. Deceased was employed by the Federal Coal Company. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery at Marion. MDR – Aug 20, 1928

Dan Odum, an express man for the American Railway narrowly escaped death or serious injury Monday when the express truck which he was driving turned over. Odum was thrown against the steering wheel and severely bruised. MDR – Aug 20, 1928

Henry Everett, the three-year-old son of Mrs. Dora Jolley, living on South Russell Street in Marion, was badly injured when knocked down and dragged by an automobile Sunday morning driven by Mr. Young. The little boy and his mother were on their way to Sunday school at the Pentecostal Church and were crossing the street on West Main near the High School. He saw the car approaching when half way across and then started back in such a way it was impossible for the driver to avoid striking him. Harry was dragged the distance between the two cold drink stands on the street. The left leg was broken near the hip and the chest was bruised. He was taken to the Marion Hospital. MDR – Aug 20, 1928

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Ed Hendrickson brought a big catfish to the Gem Cafe two weeks ago and on Monday he brought in another one that he caught in the Ohio River which was double the size, weighing 52 pounds and when dressed was 39 1/2 pounds. MDR – Aug 20, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Marion DeFranco 0811 West Union St. are the parents of a baby girl born August 17. This is the fifth child and has been named Mary. MDR – Aug 20, 1928

Arthur A. Simpson, popular Marion mail carrier, is happy over the arrival of a nine pound girl at his home at 807 West Boulevard Saturday morning. This is the third child and second girl and had been named Shirley Jane. The mother was formerly Josephine Hinchcliffe. MDR – Aug 20, 1928

Eleanor Louise Deaton, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Deaton of Marion died Sunday at 6:15 p.m. A brother, Bobbie Joe Deaton, age 4 ‘and the parents survive. MDR – Aug 20, 1928

The death of Mrs. Ben Westbrooks, formerly of Marion, was received Monday. Death occurred in Arcadia, California where she had lived for the past several years. MDR – Aug 20, 1928

Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Chase of East Marion and celebrated Mrs. Chase’s 75^th. MDR – Aug 20, 1928

Marriage License

Valentine Hevatick, Johnston City        42

Lucille Barr, Johnston City                    40

Earnie P. Johnson, Harrisburg              33

Opal Quick, Carrier Mills                      30

Charley Joley, Royalton                       26

Myrtha Morgan, Herrin                        28

Margaret Carter, Herrin                       23

Vera Mill, Herrin                                  18     MDR – Aug 20, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. William Chamness of Marion received word of the death early Tuesday morning of Tom J. McB of Tamms who died at the home of his sister, Mrs. G.W. Dempsey at Creal Springs. Mr. McBride was picking peaches on Monday and seemed to be in good health. He was found dead in bed about 5 o’clock and it was thought his death was due to heart trouble. He was born August 25, 1868 about eleven miles south of Marion and was the son of J.W. McBride and Katie’ McBride. He was united in marriage a number of years ago to Miss Cora Montgomery who preceded him in death. A few years ago he remarried and was making his home in Tamms. He leaves his father, J.W. McBride of Creal Springs, his wife and a number of brothers and sisters. MDR – Aug 21, 1928

New Denison  Dr. J.E. Burns was called Monday morning for Oner Jackson who became overheated Thursday working on the road. MDR Aug 21, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Adkins and daughter, Lila, visited with their daughter, Mrs. Guy Malcom of Williford Thursday night. MDR Aug 21, 1928

Marion Personals  Albert Pulley and Miss Eva May Bearden were united in marriage Sunday afternoon August 19th. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.E. Bearden and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Pulley. They will reside at 501 E. Boulevard. MDR Aug 21, 1928

Misses Esther McLaren and Mary Alice Hendrickson hosted a shower Monday evening for Mrs. Nevin Ingram. MDR Aug 21, 1928

Mrs. J.M. Pillow suffered a stroke of paralysis in her entire right side about 7 o’clock Tuesday morning at her home at 205 North Liberty Street. Her condition is serious. MDR – Aug 21, 1928

Louis F. Stanley, former Williamson County resident, died Tuesday in the tuberculosis sanitarium at the Anna State Hospital where he had been for the past ten months suffering with tuberculosis. The deceased was born in Williamson County October 22, 1898 and was 29 years of age. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Stanley of St. Louis and the following brothers and sisters: Lester, Mrs. Ray Mitchell of West Frankfort, Mrs. Nettie Crain of Marion and Roxie, Rufus, Jr. and Paul all of St. Louis. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – Aug 22, 1928

Funeral services were held at the West Grand Baptist Church in Carterville Wednesday for Charles Deah, the three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Yewell of Carterville. The babe died at 2 a.m. Monday from whooping cough. A brother, age 9 years with the parents survive. MDR – Aug 22, 1928

States Attorney Arlie 0.Boswell appeared in police court at Johnston City Wednesday to answer a charge of assault and battery brought against him by Frank Shragel of that city. Boswell said he struck Shragel in the face Thursday night when he interrupted a chicken dinner given for friends and members of the county board of supervisors in Johnston City. Boswell said he struck Shragel when he hurled an oath at him and other guests and that he later apologized to Shragel. He said Shragel came to his office in Marion the next day and offered his apology. MDR – Aug 22, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. John Schaffer, Jr. are announcing the arrival of a baby girl born August 18th at 209 West DeYoung Street. This is the first child of the family and has been named Shirley May. MDR – Aug 22, 1928

Mrs. Genevieve Sellars to Allie Graves, both of Marion were secretly married at Carmi on August 8th. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bradley and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Graves. Mrs. Vivian Copeland of Creal Springs accompanied them to Carmi for the wedding ceremony. MDR – Aug 22, 1928

Pittsburg  Mrs. Kate Peebles and daughter, Joyce, of Chicago are spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Frye and other relatives here. MDR – Aug 22, 1928

Mrs. Kate Peebles visited Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Peebles Tuesday. MDR – Aug 22, 1928

Tom Jones is having some dental work done at Marion this week. MDR Aug 22, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace and son, Junior moved back to their home in Ohio. MDR – Aug 22, 1928

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An assault and battery charge against States Attorney Arlie 0. Boswell in police court in Johnston City was dismissed Wednesday when Frank Shragle, the man who filed the charge, failed to appear to testify. MDR – Aug 23, 1928

Mrs. Frances E. Pillow, wife of John M. Pillow of Marion died at 2:25 a.m. Thursday following a serious illness of several days. The deceased was born in Williamson County December 13, 1857 and was 60 years, 5 months and 10 days of age. She was first married in Union in 1872 to W.L. Parmley who preceded her in death. She was married a second time on November 16, 1919 to John M. Pillow and they have resided in Marion since that time. Mrs. Pillow is survived by the following children by her first marriage, Ernest Parmley of Alto, Herbert Parmley, Springfield, Mrs. Joe C. Ezell, Portland, Oregon, D.V. Parmley, Mounds, Ill., Raymond Parmley, Murphysboro, Zola Beltz, Carterville and Dixie Reed, Portland, Oregon. One sister, Mrs. James Davis of Sikeston, Mo. and two brothers, Mathew Winstead of Union County and Sam Winstead of West Frankfort and one half brother, Harry Ferrell of Murphysboro also survives. The deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church. Interment was in Parmley Cemetery near Mrs. Pillow’s girlhood home. MDR – Aug 23, 1928

Miss Betty Burnett and Clarence Cagle of Marion were united in marriage Wednesday evening in Benton at the First Baptist church by_. Rev. H.B. Cox in a double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Rhoda Burnett of North Highland St., Marion. She is a graduate of the Marion Township High School and of the Junior College of Carbondale. She is employed as a teacher at Crab Orchard. The groom is the son of Mrs. Fred Cagle of Scotsboro and is branch manager of the Real Silk Hosiery Company in Marion. The newlyweds will reside at their apartment in the Lewis building on South Liberty Street in Marion.  MDR – Aug 23, 1928

Mrs. Arthur Weinacht of Marion received word from her son, Jess who has been in Shanghai, China that he has been transferred to the U.S.S. Minando. He writes that all the old river boats (those taken from the Philippines in 1899) have been put out of commission and six new river boats have been put in their place. His boat is now making a cruise up the Yangtze River. MDR – Aug 23, 1928

Claude Cullum, Jr., seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cullum of Pittsburg, was playing with a rubber sling shot Tuesday and injured his right eye. He received treatment in Pittsburg and it’s not known if he will lose the sight that eye. MDR – Aug 23, 1928

E.J. Saul passed away at 7 p.m. Monday at his home near Carterville. He was 75 years of age and had been suffering with dropsy and heart trouble the past year. Mr. Saul leaves an aged wife who has been his companion for more than fifty-one years. Six children, Henry and Mrs. J. 0. Glenn of Herrin, Mrs. W.C. Weisgerber of Pittsburg, Ben H. of Lost Angeles, California, Herman and Charles at home. Two brothers also survive Will Saul of St. Louis and John Saul of Dayton, Ohio. MDR – Aug 23, 1928

Campbell Miller of Marion succeeded Elbert Pressley at the Cline-Vick Drug Store as the pharmacist in charge. Mr. Miller is a Marion man and attended the public grade sch^.00ls and high school here. He was connected with the Walgreen chain of drug stores before coming to Marion a few months ago as assistant manager of the Cline-Vick store. MDR – Aug 23, 1928

New Hope  Mr. and Mrs. Frost Came here to their farm from Alto Pass several years ago and reared a large family. She was one who had numerous friends who regret her passing. She leaves her husband and the following children, Elmer and Willie who are married and live here, Louie at home, Gus of Boskeydell, Mrs. Ada Bush and Mrs. Ouda Gurley of St. Louis, Mrs. Beulah Ditterline and Mrs. Elva Halstead of Carbondale and one daughter, Flossie who died about ten years ago, besides her aged mother. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery at Carbondale. MDR – Aug 23, 1928

Cambria   Mrs. Andy Strode who got her arm caught in an electric wringer a week ago is getting along nicely. The bone was broken in two places as the arm ran in nearly to the elbow before the arm was freed. MDR – Aug 23, 1928

Misses Alice and Edith Walker safely returned to their home at Clifton, Mass. after visiting here with the David Mohan family. They thought the oat threshing was quite interesting. MDR – Aug 23, 1928

Marion Personals  Glenn Hartwell fell from the running board of his car breaking his left arm. MDR – Aug 23, 1928

Dr. and Mrs. W.F. Hackney and son, Jackie of Marion attended the Springfield State Fair. MDR – Aug 23, 1928

Misses Evelyn Lewis, Dorothy Holland, Genevieve Young and Mrs. Harry Murray spent Thursday eating at the Country Club. MDR – Aug23, 1928

Jesse McNeely, formerly of Marion and a brother of H.R. McNeely, was killed in a collision in St. Louis Thursday {Aug 23rd} when the truck he was driving collided with another truck. For several years he worked for an oil company, but was laid off and had taken a temporary job driving a truck for a construction company. The body will be brought to Marion for burial. MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Mrs. Alice B. Capps of Herrin was granted a divorce and $100 a month alimony from Dr. Paul H. Capps in circuit court Thursday. She testified that her husband deserted her and is now living in Paris, France with a comfortable fortune at his disposal. He had already paid $1200 in advance she said. The husband’s wealth was due to his friendship with a woman employee of a brokerage firm when the deserted wife alleged furnished him tips that had proved valuable on the stock market. MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Divorces Granted:

Anastazia Jankowski from John Jankowski MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Clay Jackson from Ora Jackson MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Mabel Rott from Charles Rote MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Nellie Thomson from Luke E. Thomson MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Sylvia Ballard from J. Herbert Ballard MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Grover Smith from Avanelie Smith MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Mrs. Nannie L. Alexander died at 3 a.m. Friday at her home at 406 South Duncan St. in Marion. The deceased was born at New Burnside June 25, 1872, and was the daughter of George and Matilda Vaughn. She was 56 years and 2 months of age. Thirty nine years ago at New Burnside the deceased was united in marriage to J.C. Alexander who preceded her in death seven and a half years ago. The following children survive, Otis Alexander of East Reeves Street, Marion and Mae and Minnie Alexander at home. One brother, N.H. Vaughn of Washington also survives. Mrs. Alexander had lived practically all of her life in Marion and was a member of the Second Baptist Church. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – Aug 24, 1928

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Miss Rose Crenshaw of Marion Route 6 and Ralph Jones of Herrin were married August 13th in Waukegan, Illinois at the First Baptist Church according to word received by relatives in Marion on Wednesday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Crenshaw of Crenshaw Crossing and graduated from the Marion Township High School in the class of 1927. The couple will make their home for the present in South Bend, Indiana where the groom is now employed. MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Gore and daughter, Miss Marguerite of Johnston City were returning from the Vienna Fair Thursday and were in an automobile accident. Their automobile skidded on wet pavement and turned over on an embankment. Mrs. Gore and Marguerite were badly cut by broken glass but Mr. Gore escaped with a few bruises. MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Mrs. Nick Krumrey is leaving for Chicago where she will join her husband who is employed there. MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Mrs. Esther Crain Curtis, wife of C.H. Curtis of Crainville died suddenly about noon Friday. Mrs. Curtis is a sister of Mrs. Clarence Fox of Marion and besides her husband three sons survive. MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Mike Gravannis, manager of the Gem Cafe, returned from four weeks vacation fishing in Missouri. MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Miss Mildred Corley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Corley of Marion has been elected to the faculty of the West Frankfort Community High School for the next term. Miss Corley received her A.B. degree from the University of Illinois in June and will teach English. MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Creal Springs  T.J. McBride was born at Wolf Creek, Ill. August 25, 1868 and died August 20, 1928 at the home of his sister, Mrs. Maggie Dempsey at Creal Springs. He was 59 years of age. He was married to Cora Montgomery in 1891. To this union three children were born, two boys and one girl. The two boys died in their infancy. The daughter, Mrs. Mae Jones of Elgin, Ill. survives him. He was married again to Mrs. Lillian Gunning July 29, 1912. Besides his wife he leaves his father, James W. McBride who is now 91 years old, also 2 brothers, James McBride of Collins, Neb. and Charles McBride of Elmo, Mo. and 6 sisters, Ellen Burkhead of Leonard, Arkansas, Bell Chamness of Marion, Janey Spencer of Arkinda, Ark., Nora Rendleman of Cottage Home, Maggie Dempsey of Creal Springs and Ada Huggins of Elgin, Ill. Interment was made at Fountain Cemetery near Hudgens, Illinois Wednesday, August 22, 1928. MDR – Aug 24, 1928

Six persons were injured, three of them seriously, when two automobiles collided at the junction of the Spillertown hard road and the township road running east from the Albert Blackburn home just south of Spillertown Friday. The seriously injured are Ote Ellis who lives east of Spillertown, Clint Brenner of Galatia and Brenner’s son who is also Ellis’ son-in-law. The others injured are Mrs. Roy Ramsey of Spillertown, her daughter, Allica Ramsey and Mrs. Bernie Sutton of Johnston City. Ellis and the two Brenner men were riding in a Dodge driven by the younger Brenner. Their machine collided with an Essex Sedan driven by Mrs. Ramsey in which Mrs. Sutton and four children besides the Ramsey girl were riding. When the two cars collided the elder Brenner was thrown out of the car. He was severely cut by broken glass and was injured internally. His right ear was almost severed from his head when he was through a glass window. His won was also injured internally and cut by glass. Ellis was badly bruised and cut and although no bones were believed broken, his back was severely injured. Mrs. Ramsey was painfully cut and bruised about the face and hands. A finger on one hand was cut nearly into by a piece of glass and she received various bruises and lacerations about the forehead. Mrs. Sutton was also cut by glass and had several teeth knocked out when the cars collided. Mrs. Ramsey’s daughter, Alice, received a sprained arm but the other children in the car were uninjured. MDR – Aug 25, 1928

The body of George E. Anderson, 49, was found about 300 feet south of the ice plant by a train crew on the C. & E.I. Sunday afternoon. He hadn’t been seen by his family since leaving his home on West Maplewood about noon on Saturday. He apparently had been struck by a train and had been dead several hours when found. Funeral services were held Monday at the Goddard Memorial Chapel followed by burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. George E. Anderson was born in Ohio December 2, 1878. He is survived by a widow, a son by a former marriage, two sisters, Mrs. Cora Fairbanks of Decatur and one brother, Louis Anderson of Shelbyville. One half-sister, Mrs. Sallie Hampton of Long Beach, California also survives. The surviving Mrs. Anderson was Myrtie Gatlin of Sullivan to whom the deceased was married March 1, 1924. Interment MDR – Aug 27, 1928

Funeral services were held Sunday for the late Jesse P. McNeely who passed away in St. Louis Thursday following a truck accident. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – Aug 27, 1928

Mrs. W.F. Brummett hosted a birthday dinner in honor of the birthday of Miss Nellie Brummett and that of Elbert Fritts. MDR – Aug 27, 1928

U.M.W.A. Death Claims Allowed

George Shakis, age 40, died of tuberculosis February 17, member Local Union 1776, Herrin MDR – Aug 27, 1928

Blaine Ramsey, age 39, death August 10 due to asthma; member Local Union 5090, Blairsville MDR – Aug 27, 1928

Cut Lemaster, age 56, intestinal obstruction was cause of death August 7, member Local Union 986, Herrin MDR – Aug 27, 1928

Arnold View  Sula Beasley returned home last Thursday and to her surprise discovered that fifteen dollars in cash had been taken from her residence. MDR – Aug 27, 1928

Oscar Boyd picked peaches for Logan Haul this week. MDR Aug 27, 1928

Rufus Carter is employed assisting carpenters Ira Mosley and Ollie Sims with erecting the new residence of for Henry Smith. MDR – Aug 27, 1928

Johnston City  Relatives of Miss Ruth Dillon have had rumors and messages stating the marriage of Miss Dillon to Ralph Powell, also of this city. They were supposedly married last Saturday evening in Chicago. MDR – Aug 27, 1928

Miss Inez Pinson who has been quite ill is reported some better. MDR – Aug 27, 1928

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Carterville  Word has been received of the marriage of Floyd Samuel and Miss Lola Ward at Flint, Michigan. Both are about 19 years of age. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Samuel and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Ward. MDR – Aug 27, 1928

Mrs. Retha Richardson who has been a patient in the Herrin Hospital the past week was brought to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Richardson on Pine St. Sunday afternoon. MDR – ALM 27, 1928

Mrs. James Bennett left Monday to join her husband who is a teacher at Chicago. She has been employed at the Carterville States and Savings Bank for a number of years. MDR – Aug 27, 1928

Guy Moore and Marvin Lewis of Marion were painfully but not seriously injured early Sunday morning when an automobile in which they were riding ran off the road on the Creal Springs road south of the Marion airport. Both sustained severe bruises but no broken bones. MDR – Aug 28, 1928

Creal Springs – Aug 28 –  An Attempt to assassinate John Parker of Creal Springs was made at 2 o’clock Tuesday morning and bullets fired at him through an open window may cause his death. Parker and his son, Howard, were sleeping at their home on South Line Street near St. Louis Park, when four or five shots were fired through the window. Part of these struck Mr. Parker in the bowels while two took effect in the legs of his son who was sleeping with him. Two bullets struck the elder Parker in the right arm and one hit his left arm, breaking bones in both. None of the bullets lodged in the body. The wounds indicate that they were .45 caliber. Neighbors heard the shots and saw persons running through the park and while they could not tell how many were in the party they were sure that there was more than one. Parker was taken to the Creal Springs Hospital where early reports are that the wounds may prove fatal. Howard was taken to the home of his brother, Eddie Parker and his wounds have been pronounced as critical. Parker and his son had been living in the house for three or four months and claims that they have no enemies. The house was formerly the home of Adrain Smith. The sheriff’s office sent for blood hounds to take up the scent of the would be assassins.

Herrin- Aug 28 – John Parker aged 73 who was shot while sleeping at his home at Creal Springs at 2 o’clock this morning was brought to the Herrin Hospital for an operation in the hope of saving his life. His condition is critical. MDR – Aug 28, 1928

Creal Springs – George W. Pullem of this city and one of the few surviving veterans of the Civil War, died Sunday. He was born near New London, Canada on March 3, 1847, being 81 years, 5 months and 23 days of age. His father, Thomas Pullem was born in England, while his mother, Henrietta Troop Pullem, was born in New York, a descendant of the original Dutch settlers of that state. Living in Illinois when the war started he volunteered to go, with the colors, although but sixteen years of age. He enlisted in 1863 in Company F in the 113 III. Infantry with Colonel Hoge in command and after serving with that regiment for a year and a half was transferred to Company I, 120th Illinois Infantry with which he served for four months. He was never boastful of his war service claiming that his heaviest duty was a high private in the rear rank, but he served as a member of the guard and occupational force in and about Memphis and received an honorable discharge at the end of the war in 1865. On June 20, 1886, he was untied in marriage with Mary Thrasher and eleven children were born to that union, six of whom died in infancy. The living are: Benjamin A. Pullem of White Hall, Arkansas, Bert Pullem of Woodstock, Minnesota; Edward Pullem of Chicago; Mrs. Liddie E. Pew of Woodstock, Minnesota and Mrs. Jennine Noonan of Elgin, Illinois. Mrs. Pullem died on July 1, 1911. The deceased was a member of the Friends (Quaker) Church at Watseka, Illinois and had been a true and faithful Christian since childhood. Besides his children he is survived by a brother, James Pullem of Watseka, Ill., a sister, Mrs. Emma Purget of Watseka, Ill., five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The family had a reunion at the Pullem home in June of this year, which was the last time they were all together, as a son from White Hall, Ark. and a daughter, Mrs. Pew of Woodstock could not come for the funeral. MDR – Aug 28, 1928

Marriage License

Joseph Barboskey, Cleveland, Ohio

Mary Ann Fitz, Johnston City

Leonard Holderfield, Marion

Lucille Butts, Marion                             18

Marion McCain, Parma, Mo.

Edith Ramsey, Carterville                      17

Virgil Fry, Johnston City                        23

Allie Dees, Kenneth, Mo.                        22      MDR – Aug 28, 1928

N.R. Russell through legal proceedings prepared by States Attorney Arlie 0. Boswell is attempting to secure custody of his two small children who are being reared by Russell’s mother, Mrs. L.S. Moore of Stonefort. Legal steps came after an unsuccessful attempt on the part of the father and Boswell to peacefully persuade Mrs. Moore to part with her grandchildren Tuesday. When the prosecutor and the father approached the Moore home at Stonefort early Tuesday morning they were met at the gate by the grandmother who brandished a hatchet and advised the men not to enter the yard. Calling to her daughter within the house to stand guard at a window, the elderly woman barred the entrance to the yard with her hatchet and the men retreated under her verbal onslaught of warnings and threats. The children were taken by their father’s mother when their own mother died and now the grandmother becoming attached to them, desires to retain them in spite of the entreaties of her son. MDR – Aug 29, 1928

Carterville High School Teachers 1928

Elbert Fulkerson – Principal

Burtess Trees of Anna

Hamilton Hale

Miss Thelma Hartwell of Marion

Miss Laverne Armstrong

Miss Cocke of Marion

Loren Spires

Miss Anna Plane

Miss Emma Johnson of Minneapolis

Miss Elnore Mears

Miss Lucille B. Sorg of Bloomington, Ill.  MDR – Aug 29, 1928

Lester Dean, 21, was arrested by Sheriff Oren Coleman late Tuesday for the murder of the Creal Springs man who died in the Herrin Hospital Tuesday afternoon. Parker and his son Howard lived in a home recently vacated by Adron Smith, a deputy sheriff under Sheriff George Galligan. Smith was the man who in 1924 arrested Dean for a series of burglaries in Creal Springs. Smith had a son who was also charged with being implicated in the crimes. Dean went to the state school for boys at St. Charles in January 1924 and having reached his majority was recently released from the institution. Smith’s son was not sent to the reformatory. The aged man, Parker and his son were not known to have any enemies and the fact that Smith lived in the house where Parker was fatally shot while sleeping early Tuesday morning led to Dean’s arrest. He was brought to the county jail for questioning MDR – Aug 29, 1928

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William Marshall died at his home in Johnston City Sunday and was buried Wednesday at New Burnsides. Death was due to dropsy. Mr. Marshall was born in Johnson County on March 2, 1859 and at the time of death was 69 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Germ Marshall and three sons and two daughters. The deceased was a coal miner and a member of the Holiness Church. He had many friends in Johnson County as well as the vicinity of New Burnsides. MDR – Aug 29, 1928

CAPE Girardeau, Mo. August 28 – The Cape Girardeau Mississippi River Bridge connecting Cape Girardeau with Illinois and its thriving communities will be officially opened and dedicated on Labor Day, September 3rd. MDR – Aug 29, 1928

G.W. Williams, father of Walter Williams of Marion died late on Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara Tippy of Carbondale. Mr. Williams leaves two daughters, Mrs. Frank Burgess and Mrs. Luca Norman besides Mrs. Tippy of Carbondale and his son here. MDR – Aug 29, 1928

J.W. Absher, 85, Civil War veteran and one of the best known citizens of the east part of Williamson County suffered a paralytic stroke Wednesday night and his condition was reported as being serious on Thursday morning. His daughters, Mrs. A.M. Garrison and Mrs. D.M. Garrison of this city were called to his bedside. Mr. Garrison and his wife celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on November 12, 1927. They live in the same home on the Marion Harrisburg hard road in which they started housekeeping more than three score years ago. MDR – Aug 30, 1928

Coroner Joe Hill is in the Veteran’s Hospital at St. Louis where it is feared he will undergo an operation for the removal of that portion of his foot that was torn off by a piece of shrapnel during the World War. MDR – Aug 30, 1928

Plumville   Helman Beasley has been ill for the past three weeks. MDR – Aug 30, 1928

Mrs. Marshall Springs visited her sister, Emily Beasley, Sunday night. MDR Aug 30, 1928

Fred Zoeller and family have purchased a farm from Clyde Meridith near the Cross Roads church and will soon be moving there. MDR Aug 30, 1928

C.W. McGuire has bought the farm known as the Aunt Lucy Pulley place from Adolph Zoeller. Mr. Zoeller will move to the old Zoeller place which will be soon vacated by his brother, Fred. MDR – Aug 30, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. B.Garrus of west Marion are the parents of a baby girl born August 24th. This is the third child and has been named Juanita. MDR – Aug 30, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Strobel are the parents of a baby girl born August 25th. This is the fifth child of the family and has been named Wanda Lee. MDR – Aug 30, 1928

Creal Springs  Dr. and Mrs. Paul Copeland and children of Chicago are visiting the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Copeland for a few weeks. MDR – Aug 31, 1928

Mrs. Mary Harper and children of Parker were visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Belcher Friday and left Saturday for. Marion where they are moving their household goods. MDR – Aug 31, 1928

Marriage License 

Roy Benton, Johnston City           29

Jewell Kee, Johnston City            19

James Motsinger, Thompsonville  20

Thelma Moore, Thompsonville     16

Clinton Wade, Herrin                   23

Naoma Davis, Herrin                   18        MDR – Aug 31, 1928       

The funeral for John Marks of Pittsburg was held at Union Grove August 29th who died at the age of 61 years. Mr. Marks was a lifelong resident of the county having been born in this county December 10, 1886. He was educated in the Williamson County schools and has always followed the occupation of farming. He was a member of the Union Grove Church. On October 21, 1885 Mr. Marks was married to Miss Margaret Walker who survives. Two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Tyler, Mrs. Lena Felts survive besides the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Hattie Boyles, Mrs. Mollie Buckels of Marion, Logan Marks of St. Louis and Tom Marks of Alto Pass. MDR – Aug 31, 1928

September

Fred Wooten was released from the custody of the Williamson County authorities to Bond County where he was indicted for robbing the Pocahontas Bank. Williamson County is willing to release him to Bond County on the robbery charge because his imprisonment on that charge will prevent the statute limit expiring on the murder charge in Williamson County that he faces for the murder of Lory Price and his wife. Wooten was brought to Williamson County from the federal penitentiary at Atlanta last January. MDR – Sep 1, 1928

James C. Cox, 69, father of Charles F. and Lloyd Cox of Marion, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, September 1st at his home in Harrisburg of dropsy of the heart. Besides his two sons here he leaves a widow and other children as follows: Albert Cox of Arizona, Earl Cox of Pueblo, Colorado, Mrs. Pearl Barter of Winfield, Kansas and Mrs. Clara Chick of Danville, Illinois. Mr. Cox was a Methodist minister and school teacher. MDR – Sep 1, 1928

Miss Lucille Clifford, for the past two years the music instructor at the Carterville Community High School drowned at Indianapolis where she was spending part of her vacation. Miss Clifford’s home was at Carbondale and she had been employed as teacher of music at the Christopher High School. MDR – Sep 1, 1928

Funeral services for O’Neal Davis, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Davis were held at the home Friday afternoon. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – Sep 1, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Noel E. Roberts of Marion announce the arrival of a baby girl at their home on September 1st. This is the first child of the family and has been named Betty Earline. The mother was formerly Miss Edythe Bond. MDR – Sep 1, 1928

The trial of Joe Bocher and Fred Thomason on a robbery charge was set for Wednesday, September 5 by Judge R.R. Fowler in circuit court. Other cases set for trial on September 5th are two against Earl Kearns et al for burglary, one charge of larceny against William Henry Baker and a similar case against Thomas Colp, et al. MDR – Sep 1, 1928

Juanita June Heltsley was born on August 18, 1926, she being 2 years, 11 days old at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Heltsley. She leaves her parents, two sisters, Wilma and Dorothy, her grandparents, uncles and aunts. MDR – Sep 1, 1928

Rev. M.J. McNeil, an aged minister of Carterville died at his home Saturday afternoon after a long illness. MDR – Sep 1, 1928

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Bainbridge   Mrs. James Anderson received word Friday that her brother was injured in an automobile accident but is recovering. MDR – Sep 1, 1928

Bainbridge School started Monday with Miss Ruth James as teacher. MDR – Sep 1, 1928

Mrs. Guy Ice is getting along well at the Carbondale Hospital. MDR – Sep 1, 1928

Misses Mae and Gladys Brush put on a play Friday night at Freeman Spur. MDR – Sep 1,1928

Mrs. Victoria Atwood was found hanging dead about ten o’clock Tuesday morning in a woodshed behind her home at 1004 South Madison Street in Marion by her husband, Mose Atwood. During a thirty minute absence of the husband from the house Mrs. Atwood had apparently hanged herself with a window cord, placing a noose around her neck and tying the other end of the cord about a rafter of the shed before stepping off a box. The elderly couple lived alone and because of the woman’s failing health her husband had recently kept her in his sight most of the time, leaving the house only to purchase groceries and other necessary errands. After a preliminary examination the coroner believed the woman died from strangling, but a more thorough examination is planned to determine if her neck was broken when she fell. MDR – Sep 4, 1928

Dr. and Mrs. H.D. Norris celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Monday with a chicken dinner for a group of friends at the Marion Country Club. As a part of the celebration the wedding ceremony of twenty-five years ago was performed again. MDR – Sep 4, 1928

Mouser  Mrs. Della Chamness has been visiting her daughter at Chicago. MDR – Sep 4, 1928

John Fleming who has had an operation is at the home of his brother, Thomas Fleming. MDR – Sep 4, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Travelstead, Mrs. Herman Hudgens and children, Max Herman and Rose Mary were among those to attend the sale of the farm of Willie Bradley. MDR Sep 4, 1928

Mildred L. Barger, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Barger of 1403 West Cherry Street died at 10:30 P.M. Sunday September 2nd. The little girl was born February 21, 1920 and was 8 years, 6 months and 10 days of age. She had completed the second grade in school. Three other children, Leslie age 16, Troy age 6 and Dortha Louise age 4 months survive with the parents. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR- Sep 4, 1928,

Mrs. Martha Carolyn Owens died at 2 a.m. Tuesday at her home in Marion after a lingering illness. The deceased was born in Williamson County March 20, 1887, and was the daughter of John Wooten Calvert. At the time of death, she was 91 years, 5 months and 14 days of age. On September 26, 1852, she was married to William Louis Owens who died four years ago at the age of 95 years after the couple had been married 70 years. Nine children were born this union four preceded her in death as follows: Andrew Jackson Owens, Thomas Franklin Owens, Mrs. Susan Clementine Hartwell and Mrs. Nana Caroline Pulley. The other five children are Doug T. Owens of Marion, W.S. Owens of near Pittsburg, N.S. Owens and Mrs. Janie Goddard, both of Johnston City, J.L. Owens of Marion with whom Mrs. Owens made her home. Mrs. Owens was a member of the Cross Roads Presbyterian Church. On November 9, 1854, Mr. and Mrs. Owens bought land from the government a mile north-west of Pittsburg where they resided 69 years until November 16, 1923, when they moved to Pittsburg after their old home place had been bought for a part of the Johnston City Lake. After the marriage in 1895 of their youngest son, J.L. and wife took the responsibility of caring for them through their feeble days. Interment was at union Grove Cemetery beside her husband. MDR – Sep 4, 1928

John Parker was born August 30, 1855 in Massac County, Illinois. He was the son of Cob and Sarah Parker. He was married to Miss Alice Renis at about the age of 27 years. Six children were born to this union, three boys and three girls, one girl dying in infancy and a boy, Elmer, dying at the age of 30. The other four children are as follows, Howard and Eddie of Creal Springs, Mrs. Nellie Watkins of Herrin and Mrs. Millard Needham of Grantsburg. The mother died August 8, 1908 at the age of 34. Besides the above mentioned children, Mr. Parker is survived by two brothers, James of Creal Springs and Charles of Cairo, two grandchildren, Georgia and Eva Parker of Creal Springs. Mr. Parker spent most of his life in Creal and it was there that he professed faith in Christ about two years ago at the Pentecost Church. An inquest into John Parker who was shot to death while sleeping in his home in Creal Springs was held August 28 at Creal Springs by Coroner George Bell. The jury found that Parker came to his death by gunshot wounds but left the verdict open without fixing the blame for the crime for which Lester Dean, 21, is being held in the county jail. MDR – Sep 4, 1928

White Ash  Grandma Charles who has been ill for some time is some improved. MDR – Sep 4, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams and family attended the funeral of Mrs. Charles Curtis of Crainville. MDR – Sep 4, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Ramsey and son, Ernest spent most of this week in Spillertown with their son, Roy, whose wife was injured in an auto wreck with week. MDR – Sep 4, 1928

Waldo and Arvin Stover and Glen Nelson have found work in Michigan in the factories. MDR – Sep 4, 1928

There were tears in the eyes of Vern Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harris of Marion as he did chores in the cook tent of the Walter L. Main Circus at Mayfield, Ky. Seems Vern left Marion with the circus the day before, had one day of circus life and in that one day peeled his share of seven bushels of onions. Even with a love of the circus deep in his heart he was glad to see his parents when they arrived to take him home. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Miss Gladys C. Smith and Earl Raymond Horn were married Sunday at 9 a.m. by Dr. J.W. Cummins at the home of the bride’s parents, Attorney and Mrs. J.C.B. Smith. The bride received her education in the Marion schools, Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale and the Chicago College of Music. She is a musician of talent having played violin in the Methodist Church orchestra for several years and is equally accomplished as a pianist. The groom, although living away from Marion most of the time for the past several years, was educated in the Marion schools and recently completed a course in aeronautics in the Warren School of Los Angeles. He is employed with the Curtis-Robertson Aircraft Corporation in St. Louis. Mr. Horn is a fine saxophone player. Due to the ill health of her mother the new Mrs. Horn will remain in Marion for the present. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Man Murdered at Harrisburg   Local authorities are convinced that the body of a man found in a cornfield four miles east of here Monday is that of Bonnie Fox, 26. He was identified by numbers found in his trouser pockets and those in his vest. Fox was a coal miner living 5 miles west of here. Although the body was not badly decomposed it was necessary to bury it soon after it was found.  MDR – Sep 5, 1928

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Funeral services for Mildred Loudine Barger, eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Augus Barger, were held at the home on West Cherry Street Tuesday. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Betty, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Oliver of Herrin, died in the Herrin Hospital from burns she received Tuesday when her clothing caught fire while at a play. Neither the girl’s mother nor officials are able to learn from her small playmates with her at the time just how her clothes caught fire. At first it was believed the children had been playing with matches. The little girl was rushed to the hospital late Tuesday suffering from burns about the hands and body. Death came early Wednesday. The father had gone away from Herrin to work and had not been located. Four other children survive. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Carterville  Jerry Deason was climbing up the steps and slipped and fell off his porch, striking his head against a post which cut a large gash six inches long. He is greatly improving. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Walter Glidwell and Cleo Radford returned to this city from Lansing, Michigan where they had been seeking employment. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Frank Cochran cut his left foot seriously with an axe two weeks ago and is limping about on crutches. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Miss Minnie Lauder started teaching at Rosiclare Monday. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Johnston City  Miss Helen Armes returned from Chicago where she has been employed this summer. She will teach in the grade schools here this year. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Mrs. Susie Leigh of this city underwent an operation in Rochester, Minn. a few days ago and is reported doing nicely. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Rez Evans and children, Velma, Viola and Amos Lee of Herrin visited here with her sister, Mrs. Dan Roddin and family Sunday. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Horace Gamble returned to his employment in Downer’s Grove after spending a few days with his family. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Marriage License

Earl Raymond Horn, Marion                   27

Gladys Catherine Smith, Marion             25

Noble Rains, Johnston City                    21

Grace James, New Virginia                    18

Steve Stefancie, Johnston City               21

Mary Henry, Johnston City                    19

Frank Robertson, Creal Springs              21

Irene Horn, Creal Springs                      18

Everett Winters, White Ash                   23

Ruth Rushing, Marion Rt. 6                   19

Charley Garavaglia, Herrin                    23

Luwinia Jordan, Chicago                       26

Eva Thomas, Johnston City                   23          MDR – Sep 5, 1928

A number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sherertz at Pittsburg on Sunday, September 2 to help celebrate the 77th birthday of Mr. Sherertz and also their 49th wedding anniversary. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Funeral services for Mrs. Mose Atwood who hanged herself Tuesday will be at the Goddard Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Atwood was born July 6, 1869 and was 59 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Mose Atwood, one sister, Mrs. Alice Hartwell of Marion and one brother, Arthur Mayhew of east of Marion. MDR – Sep 5, 1928

Joe Booher was free of a charge of robbery in circuit court Wednesday but is being held in the county jail on a federal warrant charging transportation of a stolen automobile. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

Pittsburg  A farewell party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Craig who are moving to Marion. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

A.L. Corrum is still in the hospital at St. Louis and is improving slowly. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Frye and family are leaving this week to make their home in Marion. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

Lynn Masters, 26, was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon when an automobile which he was driving turned over on a turn of the hard road south of Herrin near the old “Gosnell Hole” on Big Muddy River. He was rushed to the Herrin Hospital but there was no hope for his recovery. Masters lived at Bush. His ribs were broken and his lungs punctured and he died at the hospital late Wednesday. Harold Turner, also of Bush was riding with him and was injured. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

Police Court Fines

Effie Riddle             Disturbing the Peace

Jesse Maussey        Intoxicated

Loren Lawrence      Reckless Driving

William Smothers    Intoxicated

Harold Davis           Reckless Driving

A.L. Glenn               Intoxicated

Clatterville  Mr. and Mrs. Earl Byrn have moved to Marion MDR – Sep 6, 1928

Mrs. Will Vogt returned home after an extended visit with relatives in Breeze, Granite City and other points. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

James Finucane who is in poor health is reported not so well. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

Orb Tanner is hauling mine timber to Paulton. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

Motsinger School opened Monday August 27 with Professor Luther Bozarth as teacher. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

A.J. Weinacht who has been in the Navy at San Diego, California is on a leave for a month and visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weinacht of Marion. He has been in the Navy three years and nine months. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pearce are the proud parents of a baby boy born Tuesday September 4th. The mother was formerly Miss Maurine Woodard. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watson and sons and Mrs. Watson’s mother, Mrs. Julia Wollard, have returned to Marion after a year’s stay in Toledo, Ohio. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

U.M.W.A. Death Claim Allowed

Joseph L. Murray, age 49, death August 6 attributed to tuberculosis; member Local Union 655, Herrin. MDR – Sep 6, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kelley of Crab Orchard Rt. 3 are the proud parents of an eight and a half pound baby girl, born September 6th. This is the second child of the family and the first girl. She has been named Joan Elizabeth. The mother was formerly Miss Gladys Edwards. MDR – Sep 7, 1928

Marriage License

John M. Hall, Freeman Spur                   21

Marian Admas, Freeman Spur                18

Darrell Pearce, Johnston City                 18

Novello Neaville, Johnston City              18

J.W. Midget, Goreville Rt. 2                   48

Ada Taylor, Marion Rt. 4                       48

W.N. Modglin, Anna                             49

Tuna Cummins, Anna                           44         MDR – Sep 7, 1928

Creal Springs  A dinner celebrating the 80th birthday of Mrs. J.S. Deaton was given August 26, 1928. MDR – Sep 7, 1928

Miss Sadie Hepler left for Colorado this week where she is teaching this winter. MDR – Sep 7, 1928

Mrs. Carter Johnson and little daughter, Phyllis Anne, are visiting Mrs. Edgar Lacey of Marion this weekend. MDR – Sep 7, 1928

Mrs. Lou Roberton (Robertson?) is much better at this writing. MDR – Sep 7, 1928

Grassy Creek  Hannah Murphy is reported to be on the sick list. MDR – Sep 7, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Will Launis are moving to Marion to be near his work. MDR – Sep 7, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Erwin attended the funeral of Aunt Mary Keel at Stonefort last Sunday. MDR – Sep 7, 1928

Funeral services for Mrs. M.A. Atwood of Marion were held at the Goddard Memorial Chapel Thursday followed by burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – Sep 8, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Nevin B. Ingram are the proud parents of a nine pound boy born September 8th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Ray Gene. The mother was formerly Miss Melba E. Leach. MDR – Sep 8; 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peas are the proud parents of an eight-pound girl born September 7th. This is the 3rd child and has been named Dorris Geraldine. The mother was formerly Miss Rosie Copher. MDR – Sep 8, 1928

JohnstonCity  Miss Ina Pinson spent Friday visiting Miss Irene Dorris out east of this city. MDR – Sep 8, 1928 

Mrs. Henry Brayfield is reported very ill at her home on West Broadway. MDR – Sep 8, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Palmer visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barham. MDR – Sep 8, 1928

Marriage License

Robert Jacques, Cobden       21

Mae Hill, Cobden                18

Edgar Jones, Johnston City    23

Edith Swift, Johnston City     23

M.F. Angleton, Cave In Rock  38

Anell Angleton, Cave In Rock 38

William H. Donahue, Herrin   19

Bessie Stephens, Herrin       16         MDR – Sep 8, 1928

Funeral services for Mrs. Thurley Richey who died in Kankakee September 6 were held at Coal Bank Church Sunday followed by interment in the church cemetery. The deceased was the widow of Grant Richey. She was born in Williamson County September 14, 1879 and was the daughter of Andrew Wilkins. For 45 years she was a resident of Williamson County and was a member of Indian Camp Church for 14 years. Her husband and three children preceded her in death. The following children survive: Mrs. Sidney Lucas, Kankakee, Mrs. Maggie Winters, Marion, Mrs. Myrtle Flora, Miss Haley Richer, Chester, Elmer and Robert Rickey, all of Bradley, Illinois. Death was due to heart trouble. MDR – Sep 8, 1928

Miss Pearl Snyder, formerly of Scotsboro, died at 5 P.M. Friday at her home at Ozark following a long illness of tuberculosis, followed by appendicitis. Deceased was a sister of James Snyder and Mrs. Alex McCluskie of Scotsboro and Mrs. James Fleming of Marion. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

Mrs. Zella Thornton and Louis N. McGowan, both of Marion were married Saturday at the First Baptist Church. The couple was accompanied by Miss Madge White and Rayburn Ice. The new Mrs. McGowan is a former teacher. The groom is employed as a unto type operator in the composing room of the Republican-Leader. The newlyweds will make their home at 404 East Denison St. in Marion. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

Johnston City  Orville McMullin is planning to attend school at the Illinois University this winter. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

Miss Floe Smith returned from Chicago to work as clerk in the Freidman Department store after a summer vacation. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

Henry Topull will attend Illinois College at Jacksonville this year. He received a scholarship from J.S.T.S. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

Miss Eileen Morgan was employed in Chicago all summer and has returned to finish her senior year of high school here. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

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Obey Diah Jenkins, lifelong resident of Marion, died at 7:25 A.M. Monday at his home on North Buchanan Street at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 10 days. The deceased was born in Marion October 21, 1847 and was the son of Wilson and Rebecca Bradley Jenkins. He was a farmer during his active life, but had not been engaged in active work for several years. More than thirty years ago he was married to Lucy Butts who survives. Two children born to that union preceded their father in death. One brother, J.W. Jenkins of Marion survives. Mr. Jenkins was a member of the Christian Church at Shiloh. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

A telegram Sunday from Effingham, Illinois told of the marriage of Sam Dunaway and Miss Mazelle Slater, both of Marion. They were married there on Saturday. The groom is the general manager of the Mitchell Oil Company. He is a graduate of the M.T.H.S., class of 1913. The bride is the daughter of the late Judge W.F. Slater and is also a graduate of the Marion Township High School. For several years she has been secretary to Mr. Dunaway. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

Bainbridge  Mr. and Mrs. B. Murphy of this community have moved to their new home in Marion. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Brush and family and Mrs. Ellen Baker and Loren Clark attended the birthday of Mrs. Brush’s cousin, Willard Stearns Sunday. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

Paul Anderson of Chicago spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

Mrs. Jack Paul is on the sick list. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

A number of young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.0.^–Bearden on East Boulevard Friday to charivari their daughter and new son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pulley. MDR – Sep 10, 1928

Joe Greskiewiez of Spillertown died at his home there Tuesday at the age of 48 years. The deceased was born in Poland, but had lived in this community for the past twenty years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Josephine Clveslock Greskiewiez whom he married in Poland in 1900 and the following children, Frank of St. Louis, Tressie Asking of Spillertown, Stanley and Mary of St. Louis. One brother, Tom of Chicago and a sister, Mrs. May Trinauski of New York also survive. Mr. Greskiewiez was a member of the Catholic Church at Spillertown. Interment in the Spillertown Cemetery. MDR – Sep 12, 1928

White Ash  Mr. and Mrs. Murray Strunk are the proud parents of a nine pound baby boy. They expect to call him Murray Junior. MDR – Sep 12, 1928

John Alexander has spent this week digging potatoes and talking politics. MDR – Sep 12, 1928

James E. Finucane, veteran Williamson County farmer, died at his home on Marion RFD 3 at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. The deceased was born in Ireland January 1, 1857, and was 71 years, 8 months and 11 days of age. He came to America when a youth of 18 years and settled in Illinois. For several years he was a railroad contractor and for 28 years a farmer. He was a member of the Bethel Ferrell Baptist Church for the past nine years. He is survived by his widow who was Mrs. S.C. Newell whom he married in 1882 and one stepson, Tommie Newell. Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. MDR – Sep 12, 1928

Carterville  Funeral services were held at the Hurricane Church September 10 for Eph Evett who died Sunday, September 9 at 5:00 a.m. at the Herrin Hospital. The cause of death was complication of diseases. Interment was at the Hurricane Cemetery. Mr. Evett was born in Williamson County May 3, 1866, the son of W.L. and Menerva Noris Evett. He was 62 years, 4 months and 6 days of age. He was never married and lived a quiet life with his brother Sam Evett. He was a coal miner by occupation employed with the Federal Coal Co. Besides his brother Sam, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. McMurry of Herrin and Mrs. Mark Herrin of California. He was preceded in death by one brother, John. MDR – Sep 12, 1928

Carterville   The funeral of Miss Meyerle Mann was held Monday September 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the West Grand Ave. Baptist Church. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery. She was born at Grassy Precinct nine miles south of Carterville in 1910 the daughter of Frank and Bertie Norman Mann. She died at her home on Jackson Street Sunday, September 9 at 12 o’clock a.m. The cause of death was acute tuberculosis. Just a few weeks ago she made a public confession of her faith in Christ at the Second Baptist Church at Crainville and was to have been baptized. Sunday. She would have been a junior at the Community High School this year but illness kept her from registering. Besides her parents she is survived by one brother, Carl aged 11. MDR – Sep 12, 1928

U.M.W.A. Death Claims Allowed

Artus Cameron, age 37, death caused August 20 by inflammation of gallbladder; member Local Union 1146, Carterville MDR – Sep 13, 1928

Claude Davis, age 43, killed in mine accident August 9, member Local Union 1880, Marion MDR – Sep 13, 1928

Miss Dorothy Hamilton Holland leaves Thursday for Boston to enter Wellesley College as a freshman. Her brother, Harry Holland and Mrs. C.F. Hamilton, Jr. will accompany her to St. Louis. She will spend the weekend with her aunt, Mrs. B.O. Spaulding in New York City enroute to school. MDR – Sep 13, 1928

Mrs. Pearl Marie Schneider, former Scotsboro girl who died at Stonefort September 7th was born in Williamson County May 29, 1907 and was 21 years, 3 months and 9 days. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Browning, one sister, Katie Schneider and two half-brothers, Alva and Laverne Browning. Miss Schneider professed faith in Christ at an early age and united with the Scotsboro Baptist Church. Burial was in Pope County. MDR – Sep 14, 1928

Everett C. Swan died at 12:10 a.m. Friday. Death was due to pernicious malaria. He had been in bad health for the past two months. Everett was born October 4, 1902, at Crab Orchard and was the older son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Swan. He was 25 years of age. Twelve years ago, he came to Marion with his parents. He attended schools here graduating from the Marion Township High School in 1921. He entered Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale but was forced to discontinue on account of his eyes and spent some time afterwards in a sanitarium for eye treatment. For the past six years he has been with his father in the Swan Grocery Store on East DeYoung Street. He was a member of the First M.E. Church, for several years played the cello in the Sunday school orchestra and was an usher in church. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Swan and one brother, Joyce. Although no formal announcement had been made of the engagement of Swan and Miss Aletha Stilley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Stilley, had planned to be married at an early date and the sympathy of the community goes to her as well as the bereaved family. MDR – Sep 14, 1928

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George Hausman, a blind man was arrested Thursday night on a liquor law violation charge. A pint of alleged whiskey was taken in a raid at Hausman’s home. He filed bond for trial. MDR – Sep 14, 1928

Ottille Owen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Owen of Marion and Robert Roy Parsons, son of Mrs. Pama Freeman Parsons of Herrin tied for first place in the baby show at the fair, each with a score of 98.5. Each received ten dollars. Jack Brooks Mitchell, son of Jane Mitchell was also a winner receiving $5.00. MDR^.– Sep 15, 1928

Death Claims Allowed

William Marshall, age 69, died August 23; member Local Union 1941, Johnston City. MDR – Sep 15, 1928

Carterville  Mrs. Clarida Schoolcraft died Wednesday, September 10th. She was born in Williamson County August 1, 1850, the daughter of Harold and Jane Parnett Trull. She was united in marriage to G.C. Schoolcraft and two children were born to this union, Lum Schoolcraft of Carterville and Arthur of California and her grandchildren. She was a resident of Carterville the past thirty years. MDR – Sep 15, 1928

Jack Henson North was born south-west of Carterville July 20, 1924 and died at his residence at 2:30 a.m. Sunday September 9. The cause of death was typhoid. He is survived by his parents, Sam and Mable Jones North and the following brothers and sisters, William, Abe, Sam, Phillip, Katheline, Olive and Genevieve North. Interment was in Oak Wood Cemetery. MDR – Sep 15, 1928

Marriage License

Agrard Beuder, Herrin                21

Mary Sauka, Herrin                     19

Herbert Becker, R 1                    23

Hellice Smith, R 1                       19

Charles H. Smith, Ashley            33

Clarkie Etherton, Carbondale     49

Pat Farmer, Johnston City           27

Marie Norman, Johnston City     22

Buck Shad Owens, Christopher   30

Nettie Cook, DuQuoin                 21

H.B. Spence, Herrin                    53

Elizabeth Sanders, Carbondale    55

Albert Oshel, Johnston City         24

Helen Brown, Johnston City        21

Ira Williams, West Frankfort        30

Caroline Martin, Johnston City    35

Dossie Lolar, Carrier Mills            19

Ruth Lewis, Galatia                     18         MDR – Sep 15, 1928

Mrs. Laurence Smith, wife of Rev. Laurence Smith who was pastor of the First M.E. church in Marion from 1913 to 1917, died at 4:30 Sunday morning, September 16 at her home in Carbondale. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Lloyd and one daughter, Margaret who lives at Pittsburg. Interment was in the Carbondale Cemetery. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

Mrs. Mary Burlison, wife of A.D. Burlinson and a former resident of Marion died Saturday night in St. Louis following an operation for removal of the thyroid gland. Mrs. Burlison was born in Union County near Goreville in 1878. She resided in Marion for a number of years, having moved to this city with her husband early in 1900. Mr. Burlison was employed as city carrier with the local postal service. He was later appointed Deputy County Clerk by Clerk E.H. Scobey. For the past five years Mr. and Mrs. Burlison have resided in St. Louis. She is survived by her husband and one son, both of whom reside in St. Louis. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Anna Perish of Goreville and two brothers, Dr. I.C. Walker of Marion and George 0. Walker of Bloomington. Interment at Mt. Hebron Church Cemetery near Goreville. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

Miss Pearl Marie Schneider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Schneider died at her home at Ozark Friday evening. Miss Pearl was born May 29, 1907 and died at the age of 21 years, 3 months and 11 days. Cause of death was tuberculosis. She was a Christian, having professed faith in Christ some four or five years ago. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

Circuit Court

Hazel Woolard, Bessie Kerns and Della Summers defendants charged with receiving stolen property. Case is being heard in court. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

Rob Summers, in the federal penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, charged with robbing interstate freight shipments. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

Georgie Kerns, serving a term in the state penitentiary at Chester, alleged theft of property from a residence near No. 9 Mine. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

Bert Grace on bond charged with assault on a Paulton coal miner who voted in favor of the new wage agreement. Grace did not favor the ratification of the new scale, the other man did. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

Oscar Snyder of Herrin was taken to the State Hospital at Anna Monday for treatment. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

Funeral services were held Sunday for English Cameron Jones who lived south of Carterville and who died Friday. Early in the week Mr. Jones was stricken with paralysis while driving his team. The horses wandered around until a neighbor saw them and drove them home, getting Mr. Jones into the hands of a doctor. He was born November 18, 1842 and at death September 14th was 85 years old. He had been married twice and both wives preceded him in death. One son and four daughters survive. Interment at Hurricane Cemetery. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

Marriage Licenses

Aaron Franklin Childers, Herrin    23

Leta Mae Robinson, Herrin         20

Joseph Desett, Herrin                 20

Ruth Lucille Payne, Herrin           48

Issac N. Wess, Royalton             36

Lela Johnston, Royalton             28

George Sanders, West Frankfort  26

Wavie Minson, Herrin                 16           MDR – Sep 17, 1928    

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward of south of Carterville were recently injured in an automobile accident and are patients at the Marion Hospital. Both are improving. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

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Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Reach of 1005 West Aikman St. are the parents of a 10 pound baby girl born September 12th. This is the 4th child of the family and has been named Gladys May. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

George Jones and Miss Clema Lucille Garner, both of Carbondale, were married at the home of Rev. J.W. McKinney in Marion Friday evening. MDR – Sep 17, 1928

Wilson Wicks, 77, resident of the Williamson County Farm died Saturday morning. He was born in Saline County and there married Mary Best in 1873. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Henry Beasley of Carbondale and Miss Alta Wicks of West Frankfort and two sons, Thomas Wicks of Marion and John Wicks of Redwoods, California. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Dolly Springs of Eldorado, Oklahoma. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery.   MDR – Sep 17, 1928

Elisha C. Jones, 86, for many years a farmer residing two and a half miles east of Carbondale and the state highway, died Friday night. He was stricken with apoplexy a week ago and has been only semi-conscious and partly paralyzed. Mr. Jones lived at his present home more than 40 years, previous to that he lived at Carterville. He was born in Tennessee. The father of a large family, he leaves ten children. The following children survive: Mrs. Lulu Williamson, Elkville; Mrs. Nora James, Cobden; Mrs. Nervie Lane, Carbondale; Mrs. Daisy Elders, Carbondale; Ernest Jones, Los Angeles, Calif.; Archie Jones, Carbondale; Otto Jones, Zeigler; Guy Jones, Carterville; James Jones, Carbondale and Mrs. Dorothy Vaughn, Cambria. One sister, Mrs. Eudie Ogden of Marion and four half-brothers also survive. Burial was in Carterville. MDR – Sep 18, 1928

Death claimed Henry Clay of Paulton died of unknown causes and his funeral was conducted Monday at Johnston City. MDR – Sep 18, 1928

James and John Spiller were the purchasers of the W.O. Potter property on North Market Street, when offered at public sale today. The purchase price was $3,500.00. MDR – Sep 18, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hill of 1014 South Mechanic St., Marion, have a baby boy born September 15th. This is the fourth child of the family and has been named James Clark. MDR – Sep 18, 1928

Ed Hubbs of Marion was injured about the face Tuesday morning when a ladder on which he was working fell. He has lacerations on his chin and forehead, but is not seriously injured. MDR – Sep 18,1928

The case of Bessie Kearns, Della Summers and Hazel Woolard charged with receiving stolen property, was given to the jury Wednesday afternoon. MDR – Sep 19, 1928

Mrs. Tillie Brayfield of Johnston City died at her home at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, September 18. Her funeral was held at the M.E. Church in Johnston City where she was a member, on Tuesday. Burial was in the Herrin Cemetery. Deceased was a daughter of Silas and Fannie Sellers Chamberlain and was born October 28, 1875. She was married three times, her first husband being Bailey Branson to whom she was married in June, 1891 and who died in 1908. Four children by this marriage survive her, Mrs. E.C. Roberts of Chicago and Mesdames James Grass, William Shaffer and Raleigh Colbroth of Johnston City. Following the death of Mr. Brnson she was married to James Ballance in 1910. Mr. Ballance died in 1922 and in 1923 she married Henry Brayfield of Johnston City who with her four daughters, four grandchildren and one great grandchild survives. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters, Lafe Chamberlain, General Chamberlain and Mrs. Martha Follis of Ontario, Ky.; Mrs. Edna Shaf of Ashport, Tenn. and Cliff Chamberlain of Chider, Oklahoma. MDR – Sep 19, 1928

Johnston City  Mrs. Louise Reed and little daughter, Nancy Lee, are in this city on the account of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Henry Brayfield. MDR – Sep 19, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. George Welburn are moving their family and household goods back to this city after living the past few months in Fairfield. MDR – Sep 19, 1928

Mrs. Tom Bell is an operative patient in the hospital, having taken suddenly ill last Friday. MDR – Sep 19, 1928

Mrs. Martha Follis of Onton, Ky. is here after receiving a wire stating the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Henry Brayfield MDR – Sep 19, 1928

Mrs. Edna Shaf and daughter, Billy, of Ashport, Tenn. are here to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Henry Brayfield MDR – Sep 19, 1928

Miss Carrie Reel and Wayman Tanner were united in marriage on Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hinckie by Rev. J.W. Cummins. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reel of Marion and is employed in the office of Drs. Baker and Fowler. The groom is of Marion but is employed in Chicago where they will make their home. MDR – Sep 19, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Pape of East Marion are the parents of a baby girl born September 17th. This is the second child of the family and has been named Helen Anna. MDR – Sep 19, 1928

Marriage License

Arthur Chater, Herrin                  50

L—- May Chater, Herrin              45

Victor Machetta, Wassen             53

Marie Monge, Cherry                  54      MDR – Sep 19, 1928

Those Indicted  Charles Birger, the gang leader, who ordered the killings of Lory Price and his wife, has been legally executed at Benton for another of his crimes. Art Newman, whose confession brought the findings of Mrs. Price and who gave the first solution of the double murders, is serving a life sentence at Chester for the same murder that Birger was hung for. Connie Ritter, whom Newman alleges helped kill Mrs. Price and then sat on top of Lory Price while they were taking him to Washington County to be killed, is still at liberty. Riley Simmons, known as “Alabama” is serving time in a federal prison. He is alleged to have fired the first shot into the body of Mrs. Price. Freddie Wooten, said by Newman, to have opposed the killings, but to have been present at both killings, was recently released by Williamson County authorities to Bond County authorities to stand trial on a bank robbery charge. His trial is set for November 12th and after the hearing he was spirited away from the county. Ernest Blue or Baileau has been reported with Simpson on several occasions but never caught. Frank Shrader, still at liberty, charged with the murder in the indictment is now said to be only an accessory and Jack Crews, at first indicted and the first one arrested, has been released because he was not given a trial. Shrader and Crews, it is alleged, were to have gone on the trip to kill the Prices, but missed out some way, having remained at the Birger home in Harrisburg. MDR – Sep 20, 1928

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Leslie Simpson, one of those indicted for the murder of Patrolman Lory Price and his wife, was arrested in New York City. Coroner George Bell and States Attorney Arlie 0. Boswell, working together, learned Simpson was employed as an oiler on the Roosevelt Line Steamship Stanley under the name of Stephen O’Brien. Simpson was traced through a letter that he wrote to his grief stricken mother, Mrs. W.M. Simpson of West Frankfort, although verification could not be obtained as to how Bell received his tip. Leslie Simpson was arrested in New York City when the steamship Stanley docked there. He had been traced on the liner since he sailed from New Orleans six months ago as an oiler. MDR – Sep 20, 1928

Robert Kearns, Jessie Kearns, Hazel Woolard and Della Summers were found guilty of theft in circuit court and will be sentenced Thursday. Evidence given at the trial indicated the discovery of a cache of stolen goods that ranged from feather beds to basketballs and estimated in value from $8,000 to $9,000. A quantity of silverware valued at $280 was among the loot and clocks, clothing and other goods were found in the cache.  MDR – Sep 20, 1928

Marriage License

Benjamin E. Betts, Marion            34

Mildred B. Paige, Marion              25

John Pengilley, Herrin                 42

Velma Decoursey, Herrin             20   MDR – Sep 20, 1928

D. Edwards was arrested Thursday morning on a charge of intoxication and placed in the holdover. MDR – Sep 20, 1928

Tommie Dwyer of Marion had his foot crushed and the bones broken Tuesday while working at the Paulton Coal Mine. MDR – Sep 20, 1928

Fred Tommason, held in the county jail for several months on a charge of burglary and larceny, was released Thursday when the case was nolled. MDR – Sep 20, 1928

Jonah Brown was sent to the State Hospital at Anna for treatment on Thursday. MDR – Sep 20, 1928

Friends, relatives and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Alsup of Corinth on September 15th to celebrate the 52nd birthday of Mrs. Alsup. MDR – Sep 20, 1928

Petition For Pardon

I, Abe Priddy, committed to the Southern Illinois Penitentiary out of Williamson County Circuit Court on November 26, 1927, for the murder of George Morgan, will make application at the October 1928 meeting of the Division of Pardons and Paroles to be held in Springfield, for a full and complete pardon.  Abe Priddy, Register No. 8140           MDR – Sep 20, 1928

Mrs. James Gussett is at her home in Carterville after being released from the Herrin Hospital Wednesday, where she underwent an operation and two weeks stay. MDR – Sep 20, 1928

Tabitha Francis Vickery, wife of George Vickery janitor of the Marion Township High School, passed away September 20, 1928. She was born September 30, 1875, in Creal Springs, the daughter of William H. and Amanda Malone. Mrs. Vickery was 52 years, 11 months and 20 days of age. She was united in marriage with George Vickery 37 years ago at Creal Springs where they lived for 13 years before moving to Marion to make their home. Of Mrs. Vickery’s nine children, six survive: Mrs. Leo (Gertrude) Vickery of Alton; Miss Alberta Vickery, John Vickery, Ben Vickery and Joe Vickery of Marion and Harry Vickery of Chicago. Two sisters, Mrs. Charles McFarland of Jennings, Louisiana and Mrs. Henry Strain of Marion also survive, besides her husband and Ms. Vickery’s aged mother, Mrs. Amanda Malone of Marion. Mrs. Vickery was a member of the Pentecostal Church. For the past 18 months she has been in ill health suffering from dropsy. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – Sep 21, 1928

Miss Mildred Page and E.E. Bett of Marion were married Wednesday evening at the Christian Church by H.O. Wilson. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Page of Harrisburg and is employed at the Illinois Commercial Telephone Co. The groom is the District. Manager of the White Knight Overland Co. of Southern Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky and the past two years has made his home in Marion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. X. Davis. MDR – Sep 22, 1928

Marriage License

William R. Roach, Johnston City             22

Maude Litton, Johnston City                  17

Emil Fritze, Cobden                              21

Myrtle Keith, Alto Pass                          19

Roger Atwood, Marion                          21

Marie Summers, Marion                        18         MDR – Sep 22, 1928

Ernest Charles Mosley, 23, a miner employed at No. 18 Old Ben Corporation near Johnston City was killed Saturday afternoon by a fall of coal. Mosley lived but a short time after the accident. Mosley and his companion were at work loading a car when he noticed the coal above him was about to fall. He called to his fellow workman, who jumped out of the way to safety, but before Mosley could get out of the way a fall estimated at ten tons pinned him beneath it. Mosley was born in Benton and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mosley of that city. He is survived by his parents, his wife and two children, one 2 1/2 years and the other about 15 months. Funeral services were held at Johnston City at the First Baptist Church. MDR – Sep 24, 1928

Mrs. M.L. Hankins of Marion received word that her sister Mrs. Olive Weir died at her home in West Palm Beach, Florida Saturday evening. Mrs. Weir formerly lived in Johnston City and Harrisburg and has been in ill health for several years. She also has a brother John Dean living in Carrier Mills. Mrs. Weir’s home was practically destroyed in the hurricane and it is believed the shock was the cause of her death. Funeral services will be held in West Palm Beach. MDR – Sep 24, 1928

Marriage License

Elmo McElroy, Herrin                            21

Willie Mae Dalley, Herrin                       21

William Dotson, West Frankfort             56

Mrs. Ethel Williams, West Frankfort        42         MDR – Sep 24, 1928

Miss Helen McAlpin, teacher at the Logan School was unable to be at her job Monday due to her having an abscessed neck. MDR – Sep 24, 1928

County Treasurer Grant Cruse has been confined to his home in Cambria with the flu. MDR – Sep 24, 1928

Ira Starr has disposed of the Goodall Hotel to J.J. Bell, well known salesman. MDR – Sep 24, 1928

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Poordo  Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Boatright and family have moved to Marion. MDR – Sep 24, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Odum and Mrs. Bill Beasley visited their daughter and sister, Mrs. Curt Davenport on Sunday. MDR – Sep 24, 1928

Mart Dunaway and Gene Arnold are hauling coal for Frances Thompson this week. MDR – Sep 24, 1928

Bill Garett spent the better part of the week with his father, Arnold Garett near Johnston City. MDR – Sep 24, 1928

Andrew Kelton of Johnston City was working on a barn for his brother, Walter, and stuck a nail in his arm and is suffering very much with it. MDR – Sep 24, 1928

Leslie Simpson, fugitive held in New York City, waived extradition and was turned over to Arlie 0. Boswell of Williamson County, Illinois, where he is wanted for the murder of Lory Price and his wife. MDR – Sep 25, 1928

The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Bracy died last night after a short life. The remains were interred at Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – Sep 25, 1928

Marriage License

E. French Gallagher, Marion                  27

Elsie M. Wilson, Marion                         19            MDR – Sep 25, 1928

J.H. Pearson, aged resident at the county farm, was struck by an automobile belonging to Harman Coings of Marion. His injuries are not serious. MDR – Sep 25, 1928

Johnston City  Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Gore visited their son, Everett Gore and family in Chicago. MDR – Sep 25, 1928

John Leonard is in the West Frankfort hospital suffering from injuries received in the Pershing Mine. MDR – Sep 25, 1928

Ranold Jones of Niles, Michigan has been visiting with_ his brothers, John W. and Ira Jones. He was a resident here until five years ago. MDR – Sep 25, 1928

Dr. and Mrs. Van Mckee and daughter, Patty Ann of Marion visited their parents, Dr. and Mrs. F.M. Mckee and Mr. and Mrs. I.L. Clark here Saturday. MDR – Sep 25, 1928

Miss Elsie M. Wilson and Edgar Grench Gallagher of Marion were united in marriage Tuesday at 2:30 at the First Christian Church by Rev. O.H. Wilson. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Wilson and the groom is the son of Mrs. E.A. Dabbs. They will reside in Marion. MDR – Sep 26, 1928

Mrs. Ella Perry of Marion received word that her son, Charles Perry, of Haywood, California had a narrow escape with death on September 20th when a truck in which he was riding struck a bridge. He is suffering with a sprained back but not seriously injured. MDR – Sep 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Knight of Scotsboro are the parents of an eight pound baby boy born September 26. This is the first child of the family and has been named Ray. The mother was formerly Miss Nellie Simmons. MDR – Sep 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Smith of West Marion Township are the parents of a baby boy born September 22nd. This is the fourth living child of the family and has been named Robert Norman. MDR – Sep 26, 1928

Marriage License

John Cobb, West Frankfort          21

Mary Earnhart, Johnston City       18

James Young, Marion                  36

Lecily^. Garrison, Marion               20

Roy Crowell, Herrin                     21

Martha Stephens, Herrin              19          MDR – Sep 26, 1928

Mrs. George 0. Walker of Bloomington, Ill., wife of a brother of Dr. I.C. Walker of this city died early Thursday morning. MDR – Sep 26, 1928

White Ash  Floyd Alexander bought the A.E. Hartwell property and has moved. MDR – Sep 26, 1928

Truman Collier fell and broke his arm while playing at school Thursday. MDR – Sep 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Isham Jones are the proud parents of a baby girl. They named her Doris Fay. MDR – Sep 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Durham of Southern Township are the parents of a baby boy born September 16th. This is the seventh child of the family. MDR – Sep 26, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Aud Cowers of West Marion arethe parents of a baby boy born September 17th. This is the fifth child of the family. MDR – Sep 26, 1928

Trade On North Market St. Marion Illinois

Bracy Thrift Store                       Sam Sanders Shoe Store

Williams Furniture Store            J.B. Heyde 86 Son

Heyde Hardware Company        Marion Gas Corporation

Powell’s                                     B.F. Williford Paint Store

Bulmer Variety Store                   Dr. Cain, Dentist

Parks Pharmacy                          W.T. Courtney Transfer & Storage

Smart Shoppe                            Benton Radio & Electric Store

Boatright’s Radio Shoppe           Sta-Lok Roofing Company

Wolhwend Service Station MDR – Sep 28, 1928

Herrin   Monroe Childers, a miner employed at No. 7 mine near Herrin, dropped dead as he was returning from work Friday afternoon. Childers was believed to be in good health and was within two blocks of his home when he was seized by the heart attack which killed him. MDR – Sep 29, 1928

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Alonzo Rodgers, 76, died Friday night at the Marion Hospital. Mr. Rodgers was the father of eleven children, who with his wife survive him as well as two brothers and two sisters. He was born in Kentucky October 18, 1852. Marion was made the family residence early in life, the family having come here from Kentucky with the father, William, a farmer. Two brothers, John, residing in Indiana and Ed of Benton and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Haldman of Middletown, Ohio and Mrs. Dolsina Mains, Marion, of his parental family survive him. Of his own family, George, Ezra, William and Mrs. Minnie Hawkins reside in Marion, Jessie Rodgers, Mrs. Martha Volliner and Mrs. Nellie Steers, three of the living daughters and one son, Emery, reside in Ohio. Edward and Ray Rodgers, sons, make their home in Kentucky. Mrs. Effie Avance, a daughter lives in Iowa. Mr. Rodgers was a member of the Christian Church. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery. MDR – Sep 29, 1928

Twin girls, joined at the side in the manner in which the original “Siamese Twins” were united were born early this week to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Day of Herrin. The babes lived only a short time. Mrs. Day was formerly Miss Irene Berry of Carterville and the daughter of Elijay Berry. This is believed to be the first instance of its kind in Williamson County. MDR – Sep 29, 1928

October

William Wirtner of near Thompsonville died Sunday evening in the Herrin Hospital. He was 70 years old and had lived near Scranton Mine until ten or 15 years ago. He followed the occupation of farming. He leaves a widow who was formerly Augusta Singler and one son, Oscar Wirtner of Corinth Township. One sister, Mrs. Caroline Shaftner of O’Fallon also survives. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR – Oct 1, 1928

Marriage License

William R. Chubb, St. Louis, Mo.             21

Mildred Horn, Herrin                             18

Curtis B. Ellis, Marion                            21

Ava Lawrence, Marion                           25

Lawson Rhyne, Herrin                           27

Larbell Little, Herrin                              21

Lloyd Ginger, West Frankfort                 21

Ferol Crabtree, West Frankfort              18           MDR – Oct 1, 1928

Mrs. Lydia Belle Moulton died Sunday (Sept 30th) morning at the home of her son, Herman C. Humphrey of 704 S. Court St. The deceased was born in Johnson County December 1, 1862 and was 65 years, 10 months and 29 days of age. She was reared in Johnson County near Busby Chapel. She was first married to John Humphrey and they lived on a farm near Busby Chapel until his death 37 years ago. She married a second time to Wash Maize and later married to W.M. Moulton who died five years ago. Besides the son, Mrs. Moulton had one daughter, Mrs. Etta Lee Billingsley who at the time of her mother’s death was also at the point of death at her home at Goreville. Four brothers, Gooden Parrish of Nelson, George Parish,’ Almus Parish and Lum Parish, all of Goreville and one sister, Mrs. Luella Robertson of Marion survive. Mrs. Moulton was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Busby Chapel in Johnson County where funeral services were held. MDR – Oct 1, 1928

Marriage License

Harvey Bourland, Clifford            23

Jennie Nava, Colp                       20

Frank Jones, Marion                    23

Ester Hopper, Cambria                19        MDR – Oct 1, 1928

Leander James Clark of Goreville died at his home Tuesday. The deceased was born in Union County July 8, 1843 and was the son of V.W. and Mandy Brown Clark. When 18 years of age he enlisted in the Union Army in the 61st Illinois Infantry and served throughout the Civil War. Returning from the war he was married in 1865 to Margaret A. O’Neal who survives his death. Establishing a home in Johnson County, Mr. Clark lived there the remainder of his life and was a farmer by occupation. He was 85 years of age and was a member of the Christadelphian Church. He leaves his widow and the following sons and daughters, Mrs. Dora Cocke, Marion, Mrs. Cora Patrick, Goreville, Mrs. Marie McAvoy, Peoria, Walter Clark of Goreville and Warren Clark of S t. Joseph, Mo. Interment in Friendship Cemetery in Johnson Co. MDR – Oct 2, 1928

Johnston City  Mrs. Susie Leigh is in the hospital at Rochester, Minn. and is not doing well. MDR – Oct 2, 1928

Mrs. Dexter Williams is seriously ill at her home. MDR – Oct 2, 1928

Mrs. Lizzie Hampton who has been very sick for some time is not resting so good. MDR – Oct 2, 1928

Paul Matthews and Ralph Gore left Saturday. for Chicago to look for employment. MDR – Oct 2, 1928

Loren Love left for Chicago to begin his fall term of school in the Illinois College of Medicine. MDR – Oct 2, 1928

W.W. Hammock and Mrs. Linnie Lane were married Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Butts. The newlyweds are from Clay, Ky. and Mrs. Hammock is a relative of Mrs. Butts. MDR – Oct 2, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton of Marion are the proud parents of twins, a boy and a girl born September 21st. The twins make sixteen children of the family living. The boy has been named John and the girl Helen Stapleton. MDR – Oct 2, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. West celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday evening at the home of their daughter, Mrs. J.W. Hayton on North Division Street. They were married October 29, 1878 at DeSoto, Illinois. Living there between 10-12 years they moved to Blairsville and then moved to Carterville in 1896 where they have resided for the past 32 years. MDR – Oct 2, 1928

Judge Lindley sent two Herrin women to jail. Minnie Vasselo drew 60 days in jail and Etta Hamilton 30 days. They were each fined $500.00. MDR – Oct 3, 1928

Robert McNeill, one of the creditors of the Doerr Undertaking Parlors here, bid it in a foreclosure sale and will continue to operate the place of business under his name. Mr. McNeill was given control of the personal property for his bid. Herrin Journal  MDR – Oct 3, 1928

Hospital Notes

Joe Smith of Scotsboro recently had a leg amputated at the Marion Hospital. MDR – Oct 3, 1928

Mrs. Alene Jones is a patient at the Marion Hospital and is some better. MDR – Oct 3, 1928

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Albert C. Frick died Wednesday after a serious illness of six weeks at his home south of Carterville. Albert C. Frick, son of G.W. and Mary Wagoner Frick was born July 19, 1864, on a farm near Carterville and departed this life October 3, 192, age 64 years, 2 months and 14 days. He spent his entire life in Williamson County. He was converted December 1, 1881 and joined the old Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church. He was baptized on December 3, 1881 by Elder John A. Rodman. He was ordained a deacon in April 1907. August 13, 1905 he was married to Miss Daisy Stephens. Six children were born all of whom survive: Ruth, Laura, Paul S., Clara, Pearl and Dow, all at home. Two sisters, Mrs. J.L. “Ollie” McKay and Mrs. C.L. “Ada” Ralls, both of Herrin survive. MDR – Oct 4, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Erskin Rich are the parents of a baby girl born September 30th at the home of Mrs. Rich’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Woods on Calumet Street. The mother was formerly Miss Frances Woods. MDR – Oct 4, 1928

Johnston City  Imogene, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Theraway, had a very painful accident Tuesday evening when she fell from the running board of a Ford roadster that was driven by Peggy Barlow. The youngster asking for a ride hopped on to the side of the moving car and rode about a block. The machine was slowing to stop but the little girl turned loose before the car could stop to let her off and she was thrown head first to the pavement. MDR – Oct 4, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. William Shelton of Marion are the parents of a baby boy born October 2nd. This is the second living child of the family and has been named Billie Gene. MDR – Oct 4, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Galloway Phillips of 401 N. Holland St. are the parents of a baby girl born October 3rd. This makes the fourth child of the family and has been named Dorotha Louise. MDR – Oct 4, 1928

Mrs. F.G. Davis was confined to her home Friday with injuries she received Thursday in an auto accident near St. Johns near DuQuoin when Mrs. Harry Holland suffered a broken leg and Mrs. X. Davis sustained several broken ribs. Mr. X. Davis was driving the car and was forced to take to the ditch to avoid a collision with a truck that swerved over on the side of the road in front of him as he started to pass it. All of the women in the car were injured. Mrs. F.G. Davis and Mrs. Charles Thran were shaken up and the least seriously injured. MDR – Oct 5, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hill of West Marion Township are the parent of a baby girl born October 3rd. This is the third living child and has been named Elizabeth Ann. MDR – Oct 5, 1928

Marriage License

Charles Deshaza, Johnston City               19

Hazel Spiller, Johnston City                    18

Cecil B. Tittswors, West Frankfort            29

Eva Parkill, Thompsonville                      19

Ernest Vincent, Colp                              36

Alma Lou Smith, Sparta, Tenn.                18

John A. Lewis, Herrin                             20

Hester M. Casey, Herrin                         18           MDR – Oct 5, 1928

Mrs. Etta Billingsly, wife of James S. Billingsly of near Goreville, died Saturday morning at 5:25. The deceased was an only sister of Herman C. Humphrey of Marion and a daughter of Mrs. Belle Moulton who passed away at the home of her son on South Court Street last Sunday morning. Her father, John Humphrey died 37 years ago. Deceased was born on a farm near chapel on September 22, 1889, being 39 years and 14 days of age. She was married to James Billingsly on December 6, 1908, and is survived by her husband and five children, Mrs. Goldie Aston Webb, Herman, Charley, Katherine and Joseph Lee, the latter being but five months old. Interment will be in the Busby Cemetery. MDR – Oct 6, 1928

Marriage License

Herbert Borum, Creal Springs              22

Helen Russel, Marion                           20

J.L. Fergus, Marion                              65

Nellie Gamble, Marion                         47         MDR – Oct 6, 1928

James Henry Marshall, 75, of Marion died at 7:30 p.m. Friday October 5th. He was born in Johnston County on August 28, 1863. In 1883 he married Arminta Rushing who survives him. Three nieces and nephews also survive. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Hopewell. Mr. Marshall was engaged in farming in Johnson County the greater part of his life. Services will be held at Rushing Cemetery near Ozark. MDR – Oct 6, 1928

Noel Crain, 24, was killed and Lester Dungey, 15, was seriously injured in a railroad accident in Englewood, a Chicago suburb Saturday night. The two boys were accompanied by John L. Dungey, 17, who was uninjured. He had left Marion two weeks ago with Noel Crain and the two were joined a week ago by the younger Dungey boy. They were in Chicago to seek employment. Lester Dungey has a broken arm and leg and a fracture of the skull. Crain was the son of Caesar Crain of Marion. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Dungey, parents of the injured boy left Sunday to be at his bedside. MDR – Oct 8, 1928

The body of James Henry Marshall, who died Friday evening, October 5th at his home, was buried Saturday, October 6th at the Rushing Cemetery south of Simpson. MDR – Oct 8, 1928

A coroner’s jury exonerated Cleve Chavois, colored, who shot and killed James Young, also colored, on South Liberty Street early Sunday evening. Robert Spence, restaurant man, said that he heard the two men quarreling about six o’clock Sunday evening. Shell Price, 46, laborer and Romertie Field, 21, housewife, testified that they saw the two men running down South Liberty Street with Chavois in front. Price said he saw Young holding a knife in his hand as he ran after Chavois. A few minutes later he heard a shot. Young was sent to Chester a year ago on a statutory charge and only recently returned from there on parole. It was rumored that the trouble between Chavois and Young started when Young accused Chavois of talking about him. MDR – Oct 8, 1928

Marriage License

M.C. Galleher, Carrier Mills         65

Isabel Vinson, Marion                 65

James Smith, Marion                  29

Nellie Allen, Thompsonville         18

Harry A. Gualdoni, Herrin            33

Josephine A Nava, Herrin            29

Alex A. Bazzetta, Herrin              35

Cora L. Visconti, Carterville         31           MDR – Oct 8, 1928      

James Woodruff Evitts (Evetts?) died early Saturday. Mr. Evitts was born in Pope County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Evitts, on September 7, 1848. He was the last surviving member of a large family. He was married to Rebecca A. Bowle who died four years ago. Three children were born to that union, Cora Brush, Marion, Buddie Evetts, deceased and Mrs. W.P. Maxwell of Marion at whose home he died. Mr. Evitts joined the Methodist Church at Glendale where burial was in the church cemetery. MDR – Oct 8, 1928

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Miss Helen Vinson of Marion and Joe Howell of Herrin were united in marriage Saturday, September 29th at Little Rock, Arkansas. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. W.T. Dixon of Marion. The groom is employed in Herrin where they will make their home. MDR – Oct 8, 1928

Joe Smith of Scotsboro is a patient at the Marion Hospital and getting along nicely. MDR – Oct 8, 1928

Mrs. Mary Feitsam was buried Tuesday at Davis Prairie Church Cemetery. MDR – Oct 10, 1928

Wallace Bandy has made a good record in the state legislature and is a candidate for re­election. Bandy has been an active supporter of the old age pension bill which will be up for consideration again at the next session of the legislature. He is a veteran of the Spanish-American War and has the needs and desires of the service men at heart. MDR – Oct 10, 1928

E.M. Price, a miner at Franco Mine No. 3 was hurt by a fall of rock Tuesday morning. He was severely injured in the back and received an x-ray examination. MDR – Oct 10, 1928

Mrs. Ed Alexander of Marion was taken to the St. Anthony Hospital in St. Louis recently and underwent an operation Wednesday morning. MDR – Oct 10, 1928

Cambria  Mrs. Preston Ward who had appendicitis at the Herrin Hospital and is now at home. MDR – Oct 10, 1928

Bert Emery and family have moved into Mrs. Effie Thomas’ house on Main Street. MDR – Oct 10, 1928

Mrs. Robert Young and two children are here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Reeves. MDR – Oct 10, 1928

Boogerville  J.W. Absher suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago and is confined to his bed. MDR – Oct 10, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Graves visited their daughter, Mrs. Pauline Miller Sunday. MDR – Oct 10, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton of near Boogerville are the proud parents of twins. The little ones are known as Johnnie and Helen. They make sixteen children born to this union. MDR – Oct 10, 1928

The funeral for Noel Crain was held at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Crain of 410 S. Bentley Street in Marion. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.  MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Ira Williams of Herrin is seeking an annulment of his marriage to Caroline Martin. He alleges that injuries he sustained during the world war augmented by the influence of a bottle of post war liquor rendered him unconscious to the extent that he consented to a marriage ceremony. In a declaration filed in his behalf by his attorney, Delos Duty, Williams declares that at intervals he does not know what he does. He charges that the Martin woman knew of this condition and that she and her friends got him drunk and induced him to take part in a wedding ceremony performed on September 11, 1928. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Mrs. Jean Goddard, formerly Miss Faye Washburn, is a patient in the Marion Hospital recovering from an operation last Monday. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Grassy Creek  W.H. Deaton and family have moved to Marion for the winter. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Miss Flossie Powell spent Thursday night with Mrs. Curt Tanner. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Mrs. Seaborn Kennedy of Stonefort visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Powell. MDR – Oct 11,1928

Mrs. Mary A. Gray celebrated her 84th birthday on Wednesday, October 10th. A birthday dinner was served to Mrs. Gray and six of her girlhood friends by her daughter, Mrs. B.A. Parks and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Joab Gray. The guests were Mesdames Judah Edwards, 86; Vinnie Owens, 85; Mary Arnold, 80; Letha Lowe, 80; Mary Holland, 84; Louisa Boles, 74 and Mary Gray, 84. Three others were invited and were unable to come due to illness, Mesdames Shannon Holland, John Huner and Mary Caplinger. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Mrs. Rutha Ellen Hendrickson of Marion died Thursday. Mrs. Hendrickson was born in Saline County and was 64 years of age. Nearly forty years ago she became the wife of Isaac Hendrickson and most of her married life was spent in Williamson County. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Besides her husband three daughters, Mrs. Hubert Ramsey, Mrs. Frank Dempsey and Miss Amy Hendrickson survive. Two brothers, Coleman Harris of Carrier Mills, Thomas Harris of Marion and one sister, Mrs. Melvina Shanks of Carrier Mills also survive. Interment at Number Seven near Carrier Mills. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Miss Vera Louise Visconti became the bride of Alex Bazzetta of Herrin on Tuesday, October 9 at 8:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church at Herrin. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Visconti of Carterville. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Bart Visconti and was attended by her sister, Miss Teresa Visconti as maid of honor. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bazzetta of Herrin. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

James Woodruff Evitts, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Evitts, deceased, was born September 7, 1818 and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.P. Maxwell of Marion at one o’clock on October 6, 1928 at the age of 80 years. He was united in marriage to Rebecca A. Rowe who preceded him in death three years ago. To this union three children were born, Mrs. Corda Brush of Marion, Buddie Evitts, deceased and Mrs. Laura Maxwell of Marion. Some thirty years ago Mr. Evitts joined the Methodist Church at Glendale. He leaves Corda Brush and Laura Maxwell of Marion and a niece, Mrs. Frank Adams of St. Louis, whom they raised from infancy. Interment was in the church cemetery at Glendale. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Esco Creal of near Marion was injured Wednesday evening about two miles west of Marion when a car driven by Mr. Jacobs hit the wagon in which he was riding. He didn’t have any broken bones but was considerably bruised. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Lodge Corum was brought from the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis to his home near Union Grove Thursday. His condition is still grave. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Erwin Pearce who was recently injured at Paulton Mine is reported to be improving. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

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Plumville  Misses Marie and Bertie Lanor Pulley are ill with the whooping cough. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Hezzie W. Davis is building a new garage. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

C.W. McGuire who has been ill for the past two weeks is no better. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Virgil, Dorothy and Anna Mae Tanner are ill with the whooping cough. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Kenneth and Vernon Lee Groves are ill with the whooping cough. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Arnold View  Cecil Curtner and mother visited with Alice Spicer last Saturday. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Freeman Arnold is digging his fine patch of sweet potatoes. Wilma Parks, the small daughter of Howard P Arks is suffering with a severe case of whooping cough. MDR – Oct 11,1928

Theodore Arnold who has been suffering with a sore foot is worse. MDR – Oct 11, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pressley of Marion are the proud parents of a baby boy born October 10th. This is the first child of the family and has been named Melvin. The mother was formerly Miss Flossie McAdoo. MDR – Oct 12, 1928

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Doughty of Pittsburg are the proud parents of a baby boy born October 8. He is the second child and second boy. The mother was formerly Miss Evelyn Duty. MDR – Oct 12, 1928

Lee Vaughn was arrested Thursday night at Cambria. He was charged with carrying concealed weapons and was locked in the county jail. MDR – Oct 12, 1928

Joe Lumaghi of St. Louis was in town yesterday and gave the order for the Slogo Mine, located three miles east of Johnston City, to be closed for an indefinite period. He also gave the order for all mine mules to be sold and for Superintendent Draper to be transferred from this city to Collinsville where he will manage the company’s mine there. MDR – Oct 12, 1928

Mrs. L.P. Lough entertained at her home in Marion with a party in honor of the fourth birthday of her daughter, Patricia Ann Lough. The following were guests, Barbara Ann Williams, Jack Mitchell, J.C. Mitchell, Joan Lamaster, Mary Smith, Mary Jo Bracy, Betty Ann Boatright, Bobby Miller, Louis Gene Sanders, Emil Schillinger, Will Lough. MDR – Oct 12, 1928

(End of available microfilm for the year 1928)

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 (Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 9)