Marion Illinois History Preservation

Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR) , Herrin News (HN) and Carterville Herald (CH)

January

Mrs. Theo Hudson, 58, wife of Dr. Theo Hudson, died Wednesday at her country home near Hudgens after suffering with paralysis the past year. She leaves her husband, daughter Mrs. Matt Lainson who resided with her mother and son John Hudson in the U.S. Navy and stepson Dr. Zach Hudson of this city. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 2 Jan 1918

Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR) and Herrin News (HN)

July

Margaret Vidmar, infant daughter of Joe Vidmar of Johnston City died at midnight Friday in the arms of Mrs. Ellen Haywood. The child was 2 years and 3 months old and had been ill with measles. MDR Monday, 2 Jul 1917

Patrick Monahan, 7 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Monahan was killed Sunday by a car driven by A.E. Martin, postmaster and editor of the Benton Standard. MDR 2 Jul 1917

Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR) and Herrin News (HN)

January

Arthur McRoy, living near Scranton, shot and killed Charles (Calico) Cameron Sunday morning. There were no witnesses although Mrs. McRoy was in the adjoining room. The men had been gambling Saturday night and McRoy won. The next morning, Cameron came to McRoy’s home and wanted to gamble some more. He snatched McRoy’s purse and started to run and McRoy shot him in the head with a shotgun. Both men worked at Scranton mine. Cameron, 36, is the son of Sexton John Cameron. McRoy has a wife and five children. MDR Monday, 1 Jan 1917