1922, News Clippings, April thru June

Squire Parks in the office of the County Clerk married Vernie Johnson of McLeansboro, and Miss Zella Colp of Herrin Saturday noon. Her mother accompanied the bride. April 1, 1922

Squire George Pritchett in his office married Earl King and Miss Myrtle Odel, both of Johnston City, on the square Friday afternoon. April 1, 1922

Mouser Store  Mrs. J. M. Mouser and daughter, Jewell, were seen in Marion on Tuesday.  April 1, 1922

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1922, News Clippings, January thru March

Wesley Billingsley, colored miner, was shot and killed early Sunday night by Andy North, colored teamster, at North’s home in Gents Addition following disputes between the two and alleged misconduct of Billingsley toward North’s wife. According to evidence before the coroner’s jury, Billingsley who recently received some minor injuries in a mine accident had been staying at North’s against the will of North. Billingsley had threatened North with a revolver Sunday morning when North returned home from church and found Billingsley there. Billingsley had also flourished a gun in North’s home Saturday night and threatened North If North’s wife continued to live with him. Billingsley was killed with a shotgun, two shots taking effect, one in the left side and one in the right arm. Four or five shots were fired, the first in the North house and the remainder as Billingsley fled from the house across a field nearby in which he died. One brother of the dead man lives in Marion, who so far as is known is the only relative here. North surrendered to Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and spent the night in jail. The coroner’s jury recommended that Andy North he be exonerated. Jan. 2, 1922

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1921, News Clippings, October thru December

Menese, the 11 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sellus Jent, living about three miles east of Johnston City, died about 10 o’clock Monday night after several days illness. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the home. Besides the parents she leaves five sisters and six brothers. October 3, 1921

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1921, News Clippings, July thru September

Martin Mofield of Pittsburg, who was injured Saturday, June 25, died at 10:15 o’clock Thursday night as a result of injuries. The accident, which caused Mr. Mofield’s death took place in the hold when his team ran away, throwing him from his seat. Mr. Mofield has been a farmer in Williamson County most of his life, coming here from Tennessee at the age of eight. Deceased was born in Tennessee August 31, 1851 and was aged 70 years and 10 months at death. When a young man, Mr. Mofield married Miss Emily Graves. Four children of this union, Mrs. Florence O’neal, Luther Mofield, Mrs. Myrtle Hankins and Walter Mofield survive. Their mother died about 25 years ago. Mr. Mofield later married Sarah Hudgens and one child of this union died in infancy. Mrs. Mofield was burned to death three years ago when her clothing caught fire from burning leaves. On October 28, 1919 Mr. Mofield was married a third time to Minnie Ray who survives him. One brother, Moody Mofield of Advance, Mo. and three sisters, Mrs. L C. Travelstead of Marion, Mrs. Ello Spain of Cobden and Mrs. Martha McCowan of Dwina, Illinois also survive. Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral at Pleasant Grove Sunday at 10:30 a. m. with interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.   July 1, 1921

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1921, News Clippings, April thru June

Mrs. Mary Jane Felts, widow of the late Bud Felts, died at her home at Carbondale on Tuesday at the age of 84 years. The funeral was held at her residence on Thursday afternoon and among those attending from this county were Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Ellis and Mrs. Frank Ellis of Marion. Mrs. Felts was raised near Marion, but had lived in Carbondale for many years. She was an aunt of E.A. and Frank Ellis. April 1, 1921

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