Extracted from the newspapers, Egyptian Press (EP), Marion Evening Post (MEP) and Herrin News (HN)
July
Marriage licenses
Charley Henning, 23, Oglesby, Ill, and Inez Staats, 16, Creal
William Kutka, 37, Johnston City and Petey Andruka, 28, Tilden, Ill.
C.E. Hampton, 23 and Mary Bell, 18, both of Carterville
Angelo Zito, 25 and Vita Valenti, 21, both of Johnston City MEP, Wednesday, 1 Jul 1914
Hon. Judson E. Harriss of DuQuoin and Miss Miriam Clair Barton of Fayette, Mo., were married in Springfield Wednesday. They left for a wedding tour through the west. FIN 2 Jul 1914
Births:
John Cappa, boy
Frank Colombo, boy Trueman Penilum, girl HN 2 Jul 1914
Frank Loskorski, a miner employed at No. 8 at Clifford, ran into a ‘live trolley wire” in the mine Friday and was electrocuted. Burial was at the Catholic Cemetery. He leaves a wife and one child. HN 2 Jul 1914
Mr. & Mrs. Corum Stull were called to Chester last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Stull’s father who died Friday in the Missouri Pacific Hospital at St. Louis. Burial was in Chester. HN 2 Jul 1914
Luther E. Robertson, 48, postmaster of Carterville, former mayor and justice of peace there, publisher of Carterville Herald and one of the leading Democratic politicians of this county, died Thursday at his home of Bright’s disease. He was born and reared in Old Frankfort, Franklin County. During his young manhood he was a schoolteacher in Franklin County, later studied law and became a practicing attorney at Benton where he served as city attorney. In 1897 he gave up his law practice and moved to this county. He married Miss Martin, daughter of a farmer of Six Mile Prairie. He leaves a wife and four little girls, a brother Rev. Ratio Robertson and a sister in Colorado. MEP, Thursday, 3 Jul 1914
A marriage license was issued Wednesday to Morte L. Stafford, 20, Carbondale and Lillie Rushing, 21, Makanda. MEP 3 Jul 1914 12 Jul]
Robert Miller died Friday of dropsy. He was born in Tennessee in 1837 and when the Civil War was begun he was one of the first to offer his services to his beloved Southland. At the close of the war he married Mary Ramsey. Two children were born: Hiram who died in his youth and Tom, a farmer of Southern Township. His wife died about two years ago. Burial was at Fountain. MEP, Friday, 3 Jul 1914
A marriage license was issued Thursday to Walter Brudnicks, 39 and Augusta Sodji, 32, both of Clifford. MEP 3 Jul 1914
James A. Stallion and Kate M. Moseley, both of West Frankfort were married 4 Jul at the office of the Illinois Baptist by Rev. W.P. Throgmorton. MEP, Saturday, 4 Jul 1914
A house occupied by Dora Wagoner and Agnes Walker, located at the corner of North Court and West White, was raided Thursday by Chief of Police Price. They were taken into custody and charged with running a disorderly house. [A lengthy account] MEP 4 Jul 1914
Parasetta Spiller died Sunday at the home of her son, Judge E.M. Spiller following a long illness. Her death occurred 26 years and 1 day from the time she was injured in an accident in this city which accident is believed to be the cause of the troubles which resulted in cancer and her death. Parasetta Roberts was born 5 Apr 1843 in White County, Tenn. to Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts, long since deceased. She was next to the youngest of a large family of children. When she was ten years old, her father died and her mother moved to Illinois with her family, settling at Eight Mile Prairie in Williamson County. Soon after their arrival, the mother died and the children moved to Carbondale. It was at this place that she was wooed and won by Elijah Spiller, a big hearted, broad minded and manly young man. They married 12 Sep 1858. Three children were born: Ella, who is now Mrs. Ben L. Washburn of Carterville, Judge Ed M. Spiller of this city and Charley, who died in his second year The family moved to Williamson County in 1874, locating near the old village of Lake Creek. Soon after, Mr. Spiller procured employment as a clothing clerk in this city. Mrs. Spiller remained on the farm and looked after matters until 1879 when she and the children joined him here. Mr. Spiller died 20 May 1900. On July 4, 1888, while she and her husband were on their way to the county fairgrounds, a horse her husband was driving was traveling fast. The buggy coupling broke, causing the buggy to break in two. She was thrown violently against the dashboard on her stomach and breast and was seriously injured. This is considered the origin of the breast and stomach trouble which later developed into cancerous troubles, causing her death. Six years ago she became an invalid. In November, her son took her to the Hinsdale Sanitarium where she underwent a delicate operation for cancerous trouble. In April her troubles reappeared. Besides the loved ones mentioned, she leaves two sisters: Mrs. Susan Tittsworth of Herrin and Mrs. Mollie Green of Carbondale, Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. [A lengthy obit.] MEP, Monday, 6 Jul 1914
Walter Honick, three years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Honick of 207 North Cunningham, died Sunday. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MEP 6 Jul 1914
Beular Travelstead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Travelstead, formerly of near Crab Orchard, was married 28 Jun to O.E. Eden at the home of her parents in Boise City, Okla. She is 19 years old and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Travelstead of this city. The groom is 23 years old. His parents are residents of Arkansas. MEP 6 Jul 1914
Mr. and Mrs. Leo May are the proud parents of a baby boy. MEP 6 Jul 1914
Carbondale was the scene of a double killing Friday. Monroe and Holley Hicks, brothers, shot each other as a result of a long-standing quarrel. Monroe died instantly and Holley died Sunday at 2 p.m. The shooting occurred at the home of Monroe on the east side of South West Street near the hospital. Monroe, his family and his sister, Mrs. Flora Reedis and her children had been living together and Holley had been boarding with them. Monroe had been accusing Holley of attentions to his wife, but all witnesses agreed his suspicions were groundless. Monroe was shot six times and, one penetrating the muscle of the stump of his arm which had been cut off some years ago at the elbow. Holley was shot once in the intestines. A remarkable incident of the shooting is the fact that a bullet from Holley’s automatic entered the cylinder of Monroe’s gun and plugged it. MEP, Tuesday, 7 Jul 1914
The two North Court Street girls, Agnes Walker and Alene Melleges, were found guilty of keeping a disorderly house and fined $22.65 apiece. Mrs. Dora Wagoner, who lives in the same house, was dismissed. Before she left the court room, she was given notice to vacate the property and take the girls with her. MEP 7 Jul 1914
E.T. Gallagher and son Loren left on the train Tuesday for their new home in Hereford, Texas, where Mr. Gallagher recently purchased a fine farm. Mrs. Gallagher and son, Earl, who are in Arizona, will join them as soon as their health improvement will permit. MEP 7 Jul 1914
Murphysboro — James V. Logan, brother of the late Gen. John A. Logan, on Thursday afternoon started to locate the exact spot of the old Logan homestead in which General Logan was born. Other old residents of Murphysboro will be called upon in order to make certain the exact spot where General Logan was born. At the big meeting in this city August 3, a marker will be set up on the spot. It will be a stone shaft with lettering telling that General Logan was born on that spot, etc. MEP 7 Jul 1914
Harrisburg — August Lakotas, a Hungarian miner, was shot in the leg at Muddy Saturday night and is now dead. The shooting took place at the home of Mrs. Fannie Walthew, who used a shotgun, firing two shots. She claims self-defense and alleges he was trying to get into her house. MEP 7 Jul 1914
Today the case of Alf Dodd against the city of Marion is occupying the attention of the circuit court. Judge Pope of DuQuoin is presiding and the case is taking up considerable time considering its import. Dodd is suing the city for a money consideration on account of a tumble he took some months ago off the North Market Street iron rubber neck rail when he squatted alongside of the other hundred members or more that stare at passing women and make remarks about them. The case, whatever the outcome, will cost the citizens of the city quite a sum and all on account of the existence of the “buzzard roost” that is allowed to exist there. Dodd’s case is hinged on the fact that the roost broke and let him fall backward to the sidewalk about six feet below and that the walk refused to be cracked, and insisted On Alf log in bed for a couple of weeks or so. Some people seem to have never considered whether or not the city put the rail there to be used as a roost for a bunch of lustful buzzards and poll parrots. In the eyes of the better class of citizens they have no more business there than they have retiring for the night in the middle of the street. MEP Wednesday, 8 Jul 1914
Wanted — Chambermaid, white or black; wages $3.50 per week. Goodall Hotel MEP 8 Jul 1914
Lorraine Roach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Roach, and Carroll L. Bragg were married here last Saturday. The groom is a traveling engineer for one of the big railroads and was reared in Indiana. They are at home in Princeton, Indiana. MEP 8 Jul 1914
Anna M. Momick, fifteen months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. William Momick, died Wednesday at the home on North Cunningham Street. MEP 8 Jul 1914
Alfred Dodd lost his suit against the city of Marion for damages from falling off the North Market Street rail. One of his main points was that “he had a perfect right to sit there if he wanted to.” Twelve intelligent men say he “did not” have a right to sit there. MEP, Thursday, 9 Jul 1914
While attempting to force a retraction of certain charges against him and tending to impair his chances in his race for the city court judgeship, Attorney A.D. Morgan of Hen–in came out on the lithe end of the horn in a fistic scrap Wednesday evening. His opponent and the man reputed to have originated the charges was John Colona, an Italian and former saloon keeper of that city. Reports are Colona had made the statement that Morgan was one of his regular customers, not only of the bottled beer over the bar but also of the same goods in case lots. He had publicly stated that he had periodically delivered cases of beer to the Morgan house and the attorney had paid the bills. Morgan severely objected to this since he is a candidate on the “dry” ticket, and, taking a friend or two, found Colona and demanded a retraction. Colona refused to retract the report and presented the proof. Morgan started a fistic encounter, Colona retaliated and the attorney was soon worsted according to various and corroborated reports. MEP 9 Jul 1914
Marriage licenses
Leonard Armstrong, 26 and Mae Yeckley, 22, both of Carbondale
Jesse Dycus, 21 and Kate Campbell, 22, both of Herrin
John Krisfolusky, 29 and Anna Prisetok, 20, both of Herrin
Ed Riazzinski, 37 and Anna Skibunski, 19, both of Zeigler
Lowell Cosal, 21 and Helen Hall, 18, both of Danville
Leonard Atess, 18 and Fay Gordon, 18, both of Herrin
Herman Taruple, 32 and Tessie Travelstead, both of Harrisburg MEP 9 Jul 1914
Hobart Wray, 16, shot and killed Horace Henry at his home along the car line south of this city Monday. Henry is said to have been drinking and got into a quarrel with his neighbor, Val Wray, who lived next door. Armed with a pump shot gun, he attempted the life of the elder Wray when the latter’s son fired a fatal shot from a single barrel shot gun. Henry died 20 minutes later. A coroner’s jury failed to hold the father and son for the crime. Henry leaves a wife and two children. He has a mother 84 years old, two sisters and a brother in Chicago. He was born 47 years ago in Chicago but has resided in this vicinity several years. He served as City Clerk of Herrin in 1903 and 1904. Burial was in the City Cemetery. [MEP says his name is Harve Henry.] The affair was a sequel to quarrels among the women. The families lived on adjoining properties. HN 9 Jul 1914
Thomas Ebenezer Sterns, 721 South 12th Street, died Monday and was buried in the City Cemetery. He had been an invalid many years. He suffered from asthma and Bright’s disease. He was born 16 Oct 1839 in Ohio and died 6 Jul 1914. He came to Illinois in the early 40’s and settled in Edgar County where he lived for about five years when he moved to Williamson County. He married Mary Jane Stotlar 3 Jan 1861. Eleven children were born to them, two of whom, William and Benjamin, died in infancy. He was a Civil War veteran, serving in the 81st Infantry. He had two brothers with him in the war. He is survived by his wife and nine children: Mrs. Lydia Odle, Herrin; Christopher F., Culp; Samuel T., Marion; Edgar, Mrs. W.E. Cravens, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Spiller, Miss Mary Francis, Mrs. Jefferson Herrin and Miss Cora A., all of Herrin. He is also survived by one brother, John F. Sterns of Lauder and two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Spiller of South Fork, Ark. and Mrs. T.C. Fields of Herrin. [EP says burial was in the city cemetery.] [A lengthy obit.] HN 9 Jul 1914
Births
Ike Doroughty, girl
George Biekutotis, girl
Pete Garavalia, girl
Andrew Desoki, boy
Arthur Thisnol, boy
Santo Olomoni, boy
Ed Jones, boy HN 9 Jul 1914
Pearl Lacy who went up to St. Louis a few weeks ago to visit her sister, Mrs. Kate Pointer, returned this week a Mrs. W. Gourley, accompanied by her husband who is employed in St. Louis. They were married several days before at Belleville, but the wedding was kept a secret from friends and acquaintances here until they arrived here this week. HN 9 Jul 1914
Notice is hereby given to the public that on July 14, 1914, a petition will be filed asking for the pardon of Peter Mcelyea, now serving a term in the Southern Illinois Penitentiary at Menard, III. for a crime of murder charged against him March 23, 1910. Perry McElyea HN 9 Jul 1914
Attorney A.D. Morgan gives a different account of the affair as was reported in the Post. He said he offered Colona $100 to prove his statement of selling the attorney beer. He says Colona walked up behind him the next morning and struck him on the back of the head. MEP, Friday, 10 Jul 1914
Angelo Carso, an Italian was run down by a large electric locomotive and killed. It happened at the McClintock Mine near Johnston City while he was walking in the entry. He leaves a wife and child. MEP 10 Jul 1914
W.M. Allen, 34, and Maudie Deason, 18, both of Freeman Spur, were married Thursday. MEP 10 Jul 1914
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grider are the proud parents of a baby boy. MEP 10 Jul 1914
A reception will be given Saturday evening at the First M.E. Church for Mrs. Edmund Moss and children. She leaves for Staffordshire Sunday, 12 Jul, to make her home. MEP, Saturday, 11 Jul 1914 MEP reported on 13 Jul that Mr. Moss will remain here for some time then follow.
Marriage licenses
Roy Cox, 21 and Grace Cox, 18, both of Marion
Hayes Butts, 21 and Lillie Norman, 18, both of Marion MEP, 11 Jul 1914
The injured Italian who was shot in the row at Madison No. 9 is still alive although it is not thought that he will recover. The three men being held in the county jail are Joe and Charles Bolint and Rosquala Buna. The dead Italian is known to have been Angelo Aronica, MEP 11 Jul 1914 MEP reported on 10 Jul that the dead man had been shot squarely between the eyes Thursday evening and lived until noon Friday.
John Lee, 22, a farmer living a few miles northeast of this city, died at the Marion Hospital after undergoing a delicate operation to remove an abscess in the head. His death cannot be attributed to the operation since the disease with which he was afflicted has grown into a complicated and aggravated case and the operation was resorted to as a last chance to save his life, but in vain. He was the son of the late Marion Lee and lived with his mother near the Scranton Mine west of Pittsburg. He leaves a mother, five sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Vena Brown, Mrs. Minnie Stilley, Mrs. Anna Pulley, Mrs. Mattie Samples, Mrs. Mary Browning, Web Lee, Frank Lee and Will Lee. Burial was in Maplewood. MEP, Monday, 13 Jul 1914
A marriage license was issued Saturday to John L. Payne, 34, Herrin and Cecile Montgomery, 28, Centralia. MEP 13 Jul 1914
The little twenty months old child of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Williams, of this city, died Sunday. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP 13 Jul 1914
James Martin Williams, infant son of Rev. James and Maggie Williams, was laid to rest 13 Jul 1914 in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP, Tuesday, 14 Jul 1914
M.H. Warren of Arthur, Ill., a switchman on the C. & E.I., was crushed to death between two cars about five miles south of this city. Incidentally, it was noticed he possessed two thumbs on his left hand instead of one. MEP 14 Jul 1914
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark, their second child. MEP 14 Jul 1914
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eubanks, their first child. The mother was formerly Gertrude Fuller of this city. MEP 14 Jul 1914
DuQuoin – Calagario Balsemello, an Italian, was found shot to death yesterday afternoon by Boy Scouts in the St. John’s grove. Two bullet wounds were in the temple, one in the back of the head and one in the neck. The skull had been crushed by several blows. A pistol was found beneath the body clenched in the right hand. No bullets were missing from it. Tony Riggio, who boarded at the Balsmello home is suspected of the killing. He has disappeared. Phillip Vitello is being held in jail on suspicion of having knowledge of the brutal affair. The dead man left home Sunday evening with Tony Riggio. He leaves a wife and child. All three of the men came here from Harrisburg. MEP, Wednesday, 15 Jul 1914
Marriage licenses
M.W. Hill, 32, Carrier Mills and Agnes Johnson, 26, New Burnside
Grover Hayes, 22 and Zona Farris, 18, both of Johnston City MEP 15 Jul 1914
John M. Hamilton, an old and honored veteran of the Civil War now residing in Cypress, was in Marion Tuesday looking up the records in the adjutant general’s report for some members of his company. MEP 15 Jul 1914
Prof. and Mrs. Z.A. Cox are the proud parents of a baby girl, their second child. MEP 15 Jul 1914
Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Brown of East St. Louis are the proud parents of a baby boy named Otis. The mother was formerly Ruth Chamness of this city and is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.? P. Chamness of W. Chestnut. [paper faded] MEP 15 Jul 1914
Mrs. Isabelle Lee died Thursday at the home of her son, John F. Lee on North Van Buren Street at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 6 days. Grandma Lee was before her marriage more than sixty years ago to John A. Lee, Miss Isabelle Hunter, and was born and reared on the old familiar Hunter homestead about three mites west of this city. She was born 10 Oct 1829, the mother of eight children, four girls of whom died in infancy. One remaining daughter, Mrs. Mary Hendrickson, passed away about three years ago. Three sons, Chas. M., W.B. and John F., all of whom live in or near this city, survive. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Julian Sanders of near Johnston City. Burial will be in Rose Hill beside that of her deceased husband. MEP, Thursday, 16 Jul 1914
A marriage license was issued Saturday to John L. Payne, 34, Herrin and Callie? Montgomery, 28, Centralia. EP, Thursday, 16 Jul 1914
At the pretty little bungalow they will occupy as their home, Cecile Montgomery of Bloomington and John Payne of this city, were married by Rev. Meeker in the presence of 25 invited guests. After a luncheon, the couple left for Creal Springs where they spent until Sunday evening. The bride has been a teacher in English in the schools at Benton and later Centralia and became acquainted with Mr. Payne at Benton a few years ago. The groom has been making his home with his brother, Judson Payne in this city. He is employed in the office of the Rend Coal Company at Rendville, a few miles north of here. HN 16 Jul 1914
Births
Mr. & Mrs. J.R. McIntosh, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Riley Durham, girl
Mr. & Mrs. James Demming, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Walker, girl HN 16 Jul 1914
Mrs. A.C. Farrow and children of Malden, Mo. are here this week the guests of Miss Mattie Stock. Mrs. Farrow is her niece. FIN 16 Jul 1914
A man in DuQuoin says he was a eyewitness to the killing of a Johnston City man. Philip Vitale, the Italian who was arrested and jailed Monday after the finding of the body of Balsemello, on suspicion of having knowledge of the slaying, yesterday told Chief of Police Cook that Sam Sasscitino, who was slain ten months ago in Johnston City, met death at the hands of John Riggio in front of the house where Vitale lived.
John Riggio has since been killed in Pennsylvania. According to Vitale, Riggio and Sacccitino [different spelling] quarreled in the house and ran out into the sidewalk where Riggio shot and killed Sasscivitino [different spelling]. The slayer escaped, but shortly afterward got in trouble in the east and was himself killed. After he heard Mr. Vitale’s story, Mr. Cook called the Johnston City officials and told them what Vitale said. They replied they knew nothing about the killing. Later, however, they called up the officer and told him they had knowledge of the slaying of Sassivitino [another different spelling] but had no warrant for Vitale. MEP, Friday, 17 Jul 1914
Fred Parks, 35, was killed by lightning Thursday on his farm near Carrier Mills as he was seeking shelter. He was the son of Sam Parks and a son-in-law of Matt Turner. MEP 17 Jul 1914
Herman Duncan, 24, son of Thos. B. Duncan, living a few miles north of Marion, drowned in the lake of the Carterville District mine here. He was swimming in company with Clarence Davis, 15 and Willie Wilson, 19, both of Johnston City. The body was recovered by Ed Spence and Joe Thompson. He was one of seven surviving children. A brother, John, was killed in the explosion of the Carterville District mine about a year ago. He is survived by three sisters, Rufus, Leman, Ed, Miss Thrsa. at home, Mrs. Frances Dudley of Whiteash and Mrs. Maggie Williams of Johnston City. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP 17 Jul 1914
Judge William Scott Cantrell, 63, died Thursday at his home in Benton from the effects of a carbuncle, after a seven weeks illness. MEP 17 Jul 1914
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Stone Of 1400 N. Glendale on 18 Jul 1914. He weighed eight and a half pounds and has been named Melvin J. Mrs. Stone was before her marriage, Edna Wolfe Murphysboro. MEP, Saturday, 18 Jul 1914
Mrs. Emma Boren and Jas. N. Watkins were married Sunday at her home, 1213 North Glendale. The bride is the widow of Will Boren who died about five years ago, and the daughter of Joseph Martin of North Van Buren Street. [A list of those attending.] MEP, Monday, 20 Jul 1914
Primarily on a mission of seeking data connected with his grandfather, James T. Goddard, deceased, who was a veteran of the Revolutionary War, Leroy A. Goddard, president of the Chicago State Bank, spent Saturday and Sunday in this city. The data is desired that it may be placed before the Daughters of the Revolution, which society is to mark the graves of that conflict with an appropriate monument. The body of James T. Goddard rests in the old Binkley cemetery near the village of Whiteash. Mr. Goddard visited the grave Sunday morning. MEP 20 Jul 1914
Mrs. Gale Motsinger died Tuesday at the family homestead three miles east of New Denison after being confined to her bed more than ten months. Burial will be in the cemetery nearby. MEP 20 Jul 1914
Laura Belle Perry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Perry, was born 18 Jan 1914 and died 10 Jul 1914, aged 5 months and 22 days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.W. McKinney. The little body was laid to rest at the old home burial ground. MEP 20 Jul 1914
Surviving her new born babe but about twelve hours, Mrs. Orville Sneed, the young wife of the second trick operator of the C. & E.I. station, passed away Tuesday. She was formerly Miss Lee of Ina and had been married a little less than two years. They had been living in this city the past several months. The body of the young mother was taken to Ina for burial. The hearts of their many friends go out to the bereaved husband and the little orphan who is left to fight for life without the aid of a mother’s breast and a mother’s love. MEP, Tuesday, 21 Jul 1914
Nathan Meade And family have gone to Guymon, Okla., where he recently purchased a 160 acre farm. Herman Aikman is a son-in-law. Mrs. Aikman remained here and will soon be joined by her husband and they will go to Guymon to make their home. MEP 21 Jul 1914
Mrs. Ellen Crain Morris died Sunday in a St. Louis Hospital. She at one time made her home in Marion while acting as stenographer for Geo. W. Young. The funeral was at Carterville. MEP 21 Jul 1914
H.J. Goodman of this city was called to Hampton, Ky. Wednesday on account of the illness of his tittle six-year-old granddaughter, May Goodman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Goodman, former residents of Marion. It is probable that the child’s remains will be brought to this city for internment. MEP, Wednesday, 22 Jul 1914
MEP 24 Jul says the family of Mr. Goodman was notified Thursday that the child, after she was believed dead for several hours, revived and still lives. It is thought she will life [live] if proper nursing is continued. She is suffering from typhoid fever.
Two hunters Sunday morning in the woods across Big Muddy close to the Pole Bridge a short distance west of Weaver came upon the decomposed body of a man identified by papers in his pocket as Harry Kendall. He had been missing since the third of July from Weaver where he was employed at the mine. Three bullet holes in his body plainly showed he had been murdered. A revolver lay beside him with one empty shell in it. The body was well dressed and a Panama hat lay beside him. In his pocket was $1.50 and a watch and ring on his finger were not disturbed. He was in his twenty second year. The body was shipped to Ohio where his folks reside. HN 23 Jul 1914
A timber pitched from the top of the screening building at Weaver Tuesday struck and instantly killed Thomas Holland, a top laborer at the mines. He had been to get a drink of water and was passing under the structure where the men were pitching off a large timber 8X10 and eleven feet long. The three workmen said they sounded the “heads up” warning and Holland heard them and stopped and looked up but just as they let go of the timber, Holland got under it. Some of the other workmen say no warning was given. He leaves a wife and four children. HN 23 Jul 1914
Henry Putz of Clifford, who was hurt last March in the mine, died Tuesday. Burial was in the city cemetery. HN 23 Jul 1914
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Kocsel died Wednesday. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery. HN 23 Jul 1914
The two-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Lyerle died Thursday of stomach trouble. Burial was in the city cemetery. HN 23 Jul 1914
Catherine Cross, late of Castino, Italy and Angelo Garavaglia of this city were married Sunday at the Catholic Church. After the wedding, a feast and celebration was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John Garavaglia. HN 23 Jul 1914
Mr. & Mrs. F.M. Baldwin returned from Chicago where they were called on account of the illness and death of their daughter, Mrs. Will Busch who died July 11 in St. Joseph Hospital. She was also the sister of Mrs. W.J. Bevil of this city. FIN 23 Jul 1914
J.M. Stotlar, Mrs. George Otey, Paul D. Herrin and Alonzo Boren drove to Benton Friday to attend the funeral of William Cantrell, a prominent Democratic politician. The funeral was largely attended. There were 54 autos in the funeral procession. HN 23 Jul 1914
The three months old baby of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Brush of Sunnyside died Tuesday. Burial was in the Carterville cemetery. HN 23 Jul 1914
Dominick Rashinski, a Russian miner, was found dead near the road crossing about a mile south of Johnston City Thursday morning. The coroner’s jury decided he was hit by a train while walking on the track in an intoxicated condition. He lived at New Virginia and had been in Johnston City drinking beer with his brother and some other Russians. His brother deemed it advisable to assist him part of the way home. He leaves a small family. MEP, Thursday, 24 Jul 1914
The grand jury completed its work Wednesday and a number of prisoners were taken over to the jail and arraigned on indictments:
Buck Ragsdale and John Tygett, grand larceny
Amond Thomas and Glen Canada, [stealing?] the watch of Gus Pritchett
Albert Motsinger and Sarah Groves, theft of plow and harness
Tony Mitchell, a young Italian, stealing a bicycle
Harry Hindman, burglary and larceny
Joe Nassar, burglary and larceny
Will Kidd and Solomon Foster, Negroes and Joe Hutchinson, white, holding up and robbing Aud Walker
Harrison Hill, severely cutting Shorty Strain
Bob Austin, Jessie Briscoe and Jim Davis, assaulting a Lithuanian woman at Johnston City with intent to commit murder
Joe Phillip and Pasquale Diabona, murder of another Italian near Madison No. 9 mine MEP 23 Jul 1914
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ingram, their second child and first boy. MEP 23 Jul 1914
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Miller are the parents of a baby girl, the first of the family. They are both former residents of Marion. Mrs. Miller was formerly Lelle Herrin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Herrin and Mr. Miller is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Miller. MEP 23 Jul 1914
Flora Ripley vs Hillary H. Ripley, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MEP 23 Jul 1914
Three bootlegging cases were tried in court. Richard Owen was found guilty and fined $50 and costs. Frank Pipple was found guilty and fined $100 and costs. Ben Burchell was found not guilty. Joe Nassar pled guilty to theft of some drummer’s grip at the C. & E.I. station and was sentenced to one to fourteen years. MEP, Friday, 24 Jul 1914
Effie Brown Stephenson and Dr. Edward Fabian Nance, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Nance, former residents here, and a brother of Will C. Nance of this city, were married Wednesday in Los Angeles, Calif. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell Stephenson of 1143 West Thirty Sixth Street. [A lengthy article.] MEP 24 Jul 1914
Mrs. James Walker was attacked and choked Thursday night at her home in Fordville. She refuses to name the party although she has identified him. Bloodhounds twice followed a trail to the home of her son-in-law. She has but one child and is said to possess quite a snug little fortune left by the late husband. MEP 24 Jul 1914
In Memoriam — Robert X Davis who departed this life three years ago tomorrow, July 26, 1911. Sadly missed by Papa and Mamma, Mr. and Mrs. X Davis. MEP, Saturday, 25 Jul 1914
Myrtle Chamness, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Chamness of South Market Street, died Friday after a twenty three day siege of typhoid fever. Burial will be in Crab Orchard Church Cemetery. MEP 25 Jul 1914
An attempt was made to burn a house on East Main Street occupied by Joe Adams and John Crouch and their families, Italians. Someone soaked a toe sack with coal oil and set it afire. Three men driving by in a buggy saw the flames and alerted the fire department. MEP, Monday, 27 Jul 1914
The Avenue Hotel on the main street in Creal Springs burned to the ground Sunday night. An adjoining building was also consumed. The fire was started by the explosion of a lamp. Mrs. Sallie Chamness Meyers leaped through a window to escape. In her haste, she failed to open the window and was badly cut by the glass. MEP 27 Jul 1914
A marriage licenses was issued Saturday to Daniel H. Kobler, 31, Marion and Jessie E. Jones, 19, Pittsburg. MEP 27 Jul 1914
A boy, the first in the family, was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Boles. Mr. Boles is head cook at the Gem Cafe. MEP 27 Jul 1914
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Mouser at Chamness, their fifth girl. MEP, Tuesday, 28 Jul 1914
The jury in the case of the city against Clara Cook and Della Adams, charged with running a house of ill repute, hung up and was dismissed. A new trial was set for Tuesday. The trial Monday attracted a large crowd and the evidence was “highly interesting” to listen to. The cat seems to have been spilled out of the bag relative to the dark deep lain secret whereabouts of more than one man of the city. MEP 28 Jul 1914
Harry Robinson was arrested and charged with entering the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Jas. Walker of Fordville and beating her severely. He was released on bond. Monday a large delegation of citizens of that section came to Marion and called on the states attorney’s office in a plea that the man be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Robinson protests his innocence but admits that circumstantial evidence seems against him. MEP 28 Jul 1914
Clara Cook and Della Adams, two of the city’s striped stocking variety living in “Gent’s Condition,” were found guilty of running a house of ill fame. They were fined $15 and costs each. The bill will total $100. MEP, Wednesday 29 Jul 1914
Myrtle Chamblis [Chamness] was born 3 Jan 1908 and died 24 Jul 1914, aged 6 years, 5 months and 21 days. She leaves to mourn her mother, Febie Chamblis, father, Wilson Chamblis, brothers, Raymond and Woodrow and sister Emma. MEP 29 Jul 1914
A marriage licenses was issued Tuesday to Lawrence Davis, 21 and Effie Beltz, 19, both of Carterville. MEP 29 Jul 1914
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sims. Mrs. Sims is in Marion with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Johnson, 306 South Liberty Street. Her home is in Brookport, Ill. MEP 29 Jul 1914
George Simms, a former Marion citizen, is in the county jail here on a charge of having too many wives. He has lived in Herrin eleven days, coming there from Caruthersville, Mo., where t is said he married wife No. 2 but recently. He left his first wife and filed for divorce in Caruthersville but married before the case was tried. MEP, Thursday, 30 Jul 1914
Last night at the home of Miss Josephine Colombo, the young ladies of the Children of Mary Society of St. Mary’s Church, gave a farewell party in honor of Miss Clara Venegoni, the popular young lady who has taught very successfully for two years at the parochial school. Miss Venegoni will depart next for Ruma, Randolph County, Illinois where she will enter the novitiate of the Nuns of the most precious blood of Christ, which order she is going to join in the near future. Miss Venegoni is not forced by anybody, but her decision to become a nun is due to a true call of God, having proved it by her great piety, exemplary religious conduct, her zeal for the mental and spiritual education of the little ones, humility, purity and many other virtues which abound her noble heart. Her friends are numerous and last night they gave her a proof of that attachment to her in the gathering at Colombo’s, which was enjoyed by all. The young folks present were: Misses Mary Rogers, Tina Calcaterra, Jennie Maurizio, Kella Marlo, Josie Colombo, Mary & Rosia Calcaterra, Lena Marlow, Lena Gualdoni, Sophia Calcaterra, Lena Carnaghi, Dora Malandrone, Rosia & Ella Taveggia, Rosie Cim? [blurred], Josie Purcilio and others. Among the invited were: Miss Lizzie Huff of Germantown, Ill., who is keeping house for Father Senese during the absence of his mother who is enjoying an extended vacation in Chicago among her relatives. Father Senese, who took part in the young ladies’ gathering of last night, was very well pleased with the way the young folks honored one of their fellow members of the sodality who has proved herself to be a worthy and active member since its institution. HN 30 Jul 1914
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Rehfeldt are the proud parents of a baby boy which arrived Saturday. HN 30 Jul 1914
The seven months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Homer Whitesides died Friday of congestion of the stomach. Burial was in the city cemetery. HN 30 Jul 1914
Dominick Rashinski, a Lithuanian miner, was run down and killed by a freight train early Saturday morning near Johnston City. The man had been drinking and had sought the railroad for a walk home. He was 28 years old and leaves a family back in the old country. HN 30 Jul 1914
Chief of Police A.M. Walker arrested on the street this morning, John Hartlett, from everywhere, wanted on a charge of having murdered a man in Laurel County, Ky., some ten years ago. He is a miner about 45 years old. He has recently been in Colorado. HN 30 Jul 1914
Louis Bruzetta, 40, died at his home in this city Thursday after an illness of only a few days. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery. He leaves a wife and five children. HN 30 Jul 1914
Marriage licenses Wednesday
Herschel Provart, 29 and Margaret Howard, 29, both of Carterville
David Cox, 19, Grassy Township and Lee Boyd, 19, Carterville MEP 30 Jul 1914
A marriage license was issued Friday to J.V. Trammel, 21 and Pearl Mason, 18, both of Stonefort. MEP, Friday, 31 Jul 1914
When Mrs. Virginia Gibbs of West Frankfort met her twelve-year-old daughter, Gertrude, in St. Louis last Saturday, a country wide search lasting eight years was ended. Mrs. Gibbs last saw her daughter when she placed her and her two sons in an orphan home at Evergreen, Alabama, following the death of her husband in a mine explosion, which left her destitute. She then came to West Frankfort and married Gibbs, a merchant of that city. She then returned to Alabama to see her children but could not get any information on them. A month ago, Mrs. Gibbs visited Norveau, Ala., her former home, and was surprised to find her two sons attending school there. They had been adopted there by a family. She was informed her daughter had been adopted by a clergyman of Mount Enterprise, Texas. She was told she might have her daughter and transportation was furnished which resulted in the meeting Saturday in St. Louis. The girl, who until a week ago, didn’t know her mother was alive, was glad to find a real mother. Mrs. Gibbs says as soon as she can, she will send to Norveau for her two sons. MEP 31 Jul 1914
August
Marriage licenses
W.H. Grider, 44 and Ada E. Harris, 27, both of Herrin
Harry Tatum, 22 and Grace Brown, 18, both of Clifford
C.L. Zimmerman, 44, Hurst and Myrtle Mckinney, 28, Hudgens MEP, Saturday, 1 Aug 1914
Mrs. A.J. Littell, 79, died Monday at the Old Folks home in Smithboro, Ill. The funeral was in Mounds. Her husband was pastor of the M.E. Church here for three years. He died in February 1905. MEP 1 Aug 1914
Peter Snyder was jailed Friday for bootlegging. MEP 1 Aug 1914
Workmen on Friday pulled down the frame of one of the old Heyde buildings located on the east side of North Market Street, causing a loud roar and a lot of excitement and dust. When the rubbish is cleared away one of North Market’s best business lots will be vacant. On it will be erected a modern brick business building, it is stated. The building wrecked Friday has long stood on its site and was one of the few remaining landmarks of the city. MEP 1 Aug 1914
Amanda E. Oliver, wife of C.C. Oliver, died at her home in Creal Springs Sunday of dropsy. She was 71 years, 9 months and 7 days. She leaves a husband and children: Allie Newton of Simpson, Ill., John Worley of Cypress, Ill., Elmer Worley of Sikeston, Mo., Annie Emmerson of Elgin, Ill. and Barbara Mathis of Sikeston, Mo. Burial will be at Bridges Cemetery three- and one-half miles west of Vienna. MEP 3 Aug 1914
Mrs. L.K. Corder, 70, of Carterville, died Sunday. She was the mother of Hubert Corder of Carterville. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. [A long list of people who attended the funeral.] MEP 3 Aug 1914
The district school house in Dist. 9, two miles east of Pittsburg, burned to the ground Sunday afternoon. Frank Sims, from a quarter mile distant, saw smoke and hastened to the scene, but the building was afire. It had an excellent library. Only the Standard Dictionary was saved, due to the fact that one of the directors had borrowed it a short while before and had not returned it. MEP 3 Aug 1914
Mrs. Ruth Motsinger died 20 July. MEP 3 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses Saturday
Luigi Rancillio, 43 and Ania Clotez, 24, both of Herrin
Silvia Ray Miller, 23, Marion and Fannie R. Kilbreth, 17, Wolf Creek
William Sanders, 23 and Ethel Allen, 19, both of Marion
Leo Warren, 22, Sparta and Lotta Baulby, 17, Hurst
Brutes Stevenson, 31 and Grace Kinder, 19, both of Marion MEP 3 Aug 1914
Charley Wilder, a former Marion boy, died at the home of his mother, widow of the late W.W. Wilder, in St. Louis Sunday. Tuberculosis was the cause. He has been ill many months and recently went to St. Louis from Mississippi where he had been living several years. He leaves two brothers and two sisters besides the mother. The remains were brought here by an uncle, S. Wilder of Olive Branch and burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP, Tuesday, 4 Aug 1914
The mother of Ben Birschell, living on S. Van Buren Street, died Monday at her son’s home of tuberculosis. She was 65. She also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Oliver Erwin and a brother, Pete Hankins. Burial was at Bankston Cemetery in Saline County. MEP 4 Aug 1914
Carl Meves, the Hinsdale nurse who has been in this city the best part of two years operating a sanitarium in the ground floor room of the Post and Press building, is preparing to leave Marion. By his leaving, Marion loses a valuable institution and there are many who will suffer considerably of it. MEP 4 Aug 1914
George A. Neely vs Lilly Etta Neely, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. MEP 4 Aug 1914
Alonzo Watson, a negro aged 27, was shot and almost instantly killed at Colpville or Madison No. 9 mine Tuesday night. Charley Turner, negro, did the shooting and escaped. The shooting occurred over a woman. Watson, who had been living there about a month, was in company with a negro woman and Turner is said to have been jealous of her attentions to other men. Turner called to the woman as they were walking away. She did not stop and he fired one shot that severed Watson’s jugular vein. He walked 50 feet and fell. Before dying, he drew a gun and fired five shots but they went wild. One entered a house and struck the hip of a man believed to have been shooting craps. The dead man recently moved to this section from Ohio. The slayer has lived in Colpville for some time. MEP, Wednesday, 5 Aug 1914
A marriage licenses was issued Tuesday to Jack G. Watson, 22, Carterville and Clara Moore, 18, Marion, Ky. MEP 5 Aug 1914
Attorney George R. Stone, accompanied by Mrs. Stone and their daughter, his father, N.I. Stone and the family’s guest, Miss Nannie Wier of Hot Springs, Ark., went to near Thompsonville Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Wier, grandmother of Attorney Stone and Miss Wier. She died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mack Bowman, one mile south of Thompsonville. Burial was three miles south of Thompsonville. MEP 5 Aug 1914
With his brains shot out for the second time in life, Joe Mitchell, an Italian, is lying at the undertaking parlors of Stone Brothers on North Market Street. He was shot to death Wednesday night at Scottsboro. The murderer nor the man who was with him is not known. Mitchell, the same man who was shot by a woman in this city some three years ago, in a house on W. Union Street, was shot Wednesday as he tried to flee from a house in which some kind of racket had been started. He was shot in the lot of a house where he had been batching. He died where he was shot though death did not come for three hours. A bullet from a 38 calibre revolver entered his head in the left eyebrow. It went entirely through the head, coming out the upper part of the back of the head. Italians who came to the scene refused to touch the body and he struggled, unconscious, for three hours. The position of the wound shows the person who shot him was kneeling or lying upon the ground. Up until about three years ago, Mitchell worked the nearby mines here. He accumulated a little money and owned property in Scottsboro. He boarded with a family on West Union Street, the woman being widowed. The woman shot him, claiming he had attacked her small daughter. Her bullet pierced his brain and gave him a wound from which very few people in tens of thousands ever recover. He spent many weeks in the hospital, undergoing an operation. After he left the hospital, he was jailed for assaulting the girl. He remained in jail a long time and went insane and was placed in the hospital. He became sane again. Before his trial and while out on bond, he went to work in the mines and suffered a broken leg in an accident. He was tried and sentenced to prison. He never failed to assert his innocence, saying a man, not a woman, shot him and it was the work of the Black Hand because he refused a demand for money. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery without a funeral as Joe had no known relatives this side of the old country as far as it is known and he seems to have no friends who are friends enough to go to the trouble to give him the customary burial honors. [A lengthy article.] MEP, Thursday, 6 Aug 1914
Mary Viola Saul died Wednesday about two miles south of Crab Orchard. She was 30 years, 10 months and 19 days old. She leaves a father and mother at whose home she died, two sisters, Mrs. John Glenn of Herrin and Nellie, at home, four brothers, two of whom live in California and two in this county. Burial will be at Williams Prairie Church, east of Johnston City. MEP 6 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses Wednesday
John B. Wilder, 20, Marion and Pearl Bean, 20, Cypress
Martin Dewonia, 29 and Mary Madzirsczki, 22, both of Spillertown MEP 6 Aug 1914
Will H. Brown, chief clerk in the office of Sunnyside Coal Company, and Mrs. Dollie Harris, West Cherry Street milliner, were married Friday. They left the next morning for Niagara Falls. They will be home next week at the bride’s residence on South 16th St. HN 6 Aug 1914
Jesse Joplin must serve a life sentence for the murder of Dr. Winton Dunn at DuQuoin recently. HN 6 Aug 1914
William and Reece Williams arrived Sunday night from England to make this their home. They are half-brothers of David Jones. HN 6 Aug 1914
Myrtle McKinney and C.L. Zimmerman were married Saturday at the home of the bride’s brother, Rev. J.W. McKinney at Creal Springs. The couple plan to go west and settle where Mr. Zimmerman will enter business of some kind. He was formerly a businessman in Hurst. HN 6 Aug 1914
Lottie Bowlby and Leo Warren were married Saturday. HN 6 Aug 1914
Nellie Brown and George Arbuckle were married in Royalton last week. HN 6 Aug 1914
Suffering from the effects of a fall several weeks ago, Lawrence D. Walker, son of J.D. Walker, the East Monroe Street grocer, was judged insane before a board of examiners Saturday. The young man had been acting strange for several days and caused a little disturbance up in town Friday and it was necessary for the police to take him in charge. He was injured some time ago while playing with some boys hurdling horses. He fell and struck his head and for a time was in a very serious condition. He was taken to Anna Saturday. HN 6 Aug 1914
In a fight over a colored sweetheart, Alonzo Watson, prominent colored miner at Colpville, employed at No. 9 mine, was shot and killed last Tuesday evening by a rival Negro at a dance that was given there celebrating the “Negro Fourth of July.” The officers have the name of the man who did the shooting, but refuse to give it out until they capture him. Watson was just leaving the dance with his sweetheart when the other man stepped up and a quarrel began. Both men were armed, but the other man fired a few seconds before Watson, whose shot went wild. All night long the body of the dead man lay on the dancing pavilion, bleeding freely. Early Wednesday morning Undertaker Albert Storme of the Charles N. Stewart undertaking establishment removed the body. Mr. Watson’s brother is a prominent local union official at Madison No. 9. HN 6 Aug 1914
Harold Caplinger, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Caplinger of North Granite Street, is suffering from lockjaw and there are grave fears he will not survive though antitoxin serum is now being used to save his life. He stepped on a nail two weeks ago. A few days ago, symptoms of tetanus developed. His jaws are set and he is in great agony. MEP, Friday, 7 Aug 1914
A marriage license was issued Thursday to Clyde Dorris, 21 and Era Hart, 18, both of Herrin. MEP 7 Aug 1914
Carbondale Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker left this morning for her home in Washington, D.C. This was Mrs. Tucker’s first visit to Southern Illinois in 20 years. She spoke in very high terms of the pleasure of her visit and the hospitality of everyone. MEP, Saturday, 8 Aug 1914
Murphysboro — Charles Foster of Marion and Emma Belle Lilly of Carbondale were married Friday. MEP, Monday, 10 Aug 1914
Rosco Howard Caplinger, 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Caplinger, died Sunday of lockjaw. The parents have a daughter, aged 6 years. The little one was. buried beside an infant sister who died several years ago. [A lengthy obit.] MEP 10 Aug 1914
Mrs. W.J. Aikman died Saturday at midnight at her home on West Main after an illness of several months with cancerous troubles. Parlee Vick was born 28 Jan 1858 in Marion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Vick. She was the fifth of a family of eight children. She married about 32 years ago and to this union seven children were born. The first, a son, died in infancy. Those surviving are: Mrs. G.J. Baker, Miss Lida, Sam V., Miss Nell, Miss Ruth and Miss Parlee, all of whom live in this city. She also leaves her father and the following brothers and sisters: Dr. J.W. Vick of Carterville, Mrs. W.H. Edwards of Marion, Druggist Joe Vick of-Herrin, Mrs. J.M. Cline of Marion and Mrs. Dora V. Evans of Marion. Her mother died eight years ago. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP 10 Aug 1914
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas of South Market Street. MEP 10 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses
Aaron Roberts, 31 and Dora Beasley, 18, both of Marion
Hugh Chapman, 23, Carbondale and Ola J. Vaughn, 16, Marion MEP 10 Aug 1914
Ten Herrin bootleggers pled guilty Monday:
Jesse Dezzutti, 2 counts, $50 and costs
Tony Rudoni, 2 counts, $50 and costs
John Barlow, 3 counts, $50 and costs
George Barlow, 3 counts, $60 and costs
John Garavaglia, 3 counts, $60 and costs
Tony Maroni, 5 counts, $100 and costs
Louis Gualdoni, 3 counts, $60 and costs
Caesar Gualdoni, 3 counts, $60 and costs
John Gualdoni, 3 counts, $60 and costs
John Coloni, 3 counts, $60 and costs
Tony Maroni was placed on trial, charged with keeping a saloon open on election day. A verdict had not been reached Tuesday morning so the jury was dismissed.
Mary Stephens pled guilty to keeping a disorderly house and was fined $50 and cost.
Bud Bell was placed on trial for bootlegging. The case was thrown out for lack of evidence.
Noah Bulliner was on trial for allowing his children to become dependent. At press time the trial was underway. MEP, Tuesday, 11 Aug 1914
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Singleton in the east part of the city. MEP 11 Aug 1915
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanders in the east part of the city. MEP 11 Aug 1914
F.A. Channaberry is lying at his home on West Cherry Street between life and death as a result of a mistake made Wednesday in which arsenic was taken instead of cream of tartar. He asked his daughter to prepare some salts and cream’ of tarter and by mistake some arsenic was used instead of the latter. Physicians were called and were successful in emptying his stomach. MEP, Wednesday, 12 Aug 1914
The case of Noah Bulliner, charged with allowing his children to become dependents, was thrown out at the instance of the state’s attorney.
Baxter and Burke, charged with violating the state fish law by fishing in the C & C Co. pond without permission, were found guilty.
The case of John Garavaglia and Charley Colombo, charged with keeping a saloon open– on election day was tried Wednesday. The results are not known yet. MEP 12 Aug 1914
Libbie Crowell and William Ralph Matthews were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. J.B. Crowell, 205 East Main Street. They are both teachers. The groom has been teaching in Wyoming for two years. They will make their home in Pine Bluff, Wyoming. MEP 12 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses Wednesday
W.R. Matthews, 30, Crab Orchard and Libbie Crowell, 23, Marion
D.E. McGinnis, 27, Johnston City and Anis Parks, 18, Ridgway
Louie Hamen, 21 and Julia Thumilliez, 18, both of Johnston City MEP 12 Aug 1914
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Boatright, their second girl. MEP 12 Aug 1914
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman White who live southeast of here. MEP 12 Aug 1914
Deputy Sheriff Herman Scoville of Laurel County, KY. has taken John Hartlett back to face charges of a murder some fifteen years ago. HN 13 Aug 1914
Clyde Dorris of this city and Eva Hart of Paris, Tenn. were married at Johnston City Thursday of last week. They were surprised with a party Monday night at the home of the groom’s parents. [A huge list of those attending.] HN 13 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses issued last week
Luigi Rancilio, 43, & Amica Clotelz, 24, both of Herrin
Silvo Ray Miller, 23, Marion & Fannie Ruth Kilbreth, 17, Wolf Creek
William Sanders, 19 & Ethel Allen, 19, both of Marion
Leo Warren, 22, Sparta & Lotta Bawlby, 17, Hurst
Burtes Stevenson, 21 & Grace Kinder, 19, both of Marion
Jack G: Watson, 22, Carterville& Clara Moore, 18, Marion, Ky.
John B. Wilder, 20, Marion & Pearl Bean, 20, Cypress
Martin Dewaina, 29 & Mary Madziarzk, 22, both of Spillertown
Clyde Dorris, 21 & Eva Hart, 18 both of Herrin HN 13 Aug 1914
A baby girl was born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. Ab Duncan of Johnston City. Mrs. Duncan is the former Nellie Dawson of this city. HN 13 Aug 1914
Sarah Paris was born at Paris, III. June 9th 1840 and died in Herrin, Ill. on Aug 9, 1914, aged 74 years and two months. She came with the family to Union County when about ten years of age. At seventeen she became a Christian. A little later she fell in love with James Downs of Makanda whom she married in the latter part of 1861. Six children were born to them, two of whom are deceased, one in infancy and one after arriving at the flower of womanhood, Mrs. Mollie Howell of blessed memory. Those surviving are: Edward Downs and Mrs. Eliza Watson of Cambria; Mrs. Nellie Howell of Herrin and Mrs. Linnie Jack of Wolf Creek. The husband and father were taken over a year ago. She also leaves 17 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Rushing of Cottage Home. Burial was in Wolf Creek Cemetery. HN 13 Aug 1914
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Paredise, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Marion Bright, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Cal Mathis, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Neill, twin girls
Mr. & Mrs. George Gibbs. girl HN 13 Aug 1914
Mrs. Alexander Lobke, a Lithuanian, dropped dead at her home at 1021 South 14th Street-Tuesday evening. She had been in apparently good health and that day had done a big washing. Just as she was preparing to take a bath and retire heart failure came upon her: Burial was in– the Catholic Cemetery. She was 27 years old and had been in this country seven years. She cooked supper and while the others were eating, she laid down to rest. After supper, her husband found her dead. MEP 12 Aug & HN 13 Aug 1914
Little Luella Springs, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Springs, died Wednesday afternoon after an illness of a week suffering from bowel trouble. Burial was in Pinckneyville. HN 13 Aug 1914
The Ozark Hotel, owned by the Creal Springs Hotel Company, was sold this week to Albert I. Veach, late of Kansas City, Mo. The property was valued at $85,000 and was exchanged in on an apartment house in St. Louis valued at $200,000, the Clements on Clements Ave. The hotel was owned by Paul D. Herrin, R.T. Cook, Dr. Carl Baker, Mayor C.E. Anderson and Dr. W.H. Ford, all Herrin business men. It was bought some four years ago from the Gholson estate of Cairo and a large sum of money spent in improving it. Mr. Veach intends to spend $10,000 on a new bath house, enlarge the dining room and build a connection between the hotel to the bath house. The Ozark will be made an all the year-round resort. Mr. Veach is an experienced resort proprietor and owns a hotel in Rogers, Ark. HN 13 Aug 1914
This issue carries a lengthy account of the wedding of Libbie Crowell and William Ralph Matthews. It contains a list of those attending. A dime, ring and a thimble had been hidden in the bride’s cake. MEP, Thursday, 13 Aug 1914
A birthday celebration was held at the fairgrounds 12 Aug 1914 in honor of the birthday of Susan Norman. [A long article giving the names of those present.] MEP 13 Aug 1914
County court
Garavaglia and Colombo were found guilty of keeping a saloon open on election day.
George Warren confessed to carrying a concealed gun and was fined $25 and costs.
Baxter and Burke were fined $10 and costs for violating the state fish law. MEP 13 Aug 1914
F.A. Channaberry died Friday from the accidental arsenic poisoning. MEP, Friday, 14 Aug 1914
Harry Chitty was fined $50 for bootlegging. MEP 14 Aug 1915
John W. Barth died Friday at his home on South Vicksburg and West Cherry Street following a stroke which he suffered that morning. This was his fourth stroke — very few survive the third. He was born near Mascoutah, St. Clair County, Illinois, 70 years ago June 20th. He married Pauline Mathias 2 Jan 1970 [1870]. She came with her parents from Germany when nine years old. They moved to this county in 1883 and until six years ago lived on a farm three miles west of this city. Eight children were born, two died in infancy and the oldest, Mrs. Aubrey Booth, died 20 years ago and Theodore, the only boy, died after reaching the age of manhood. Those living are: Mrs. E.A. Tibbals, Mrs. Wess Booth, Mrs. R.J. Utley and Mrs. John B. Pillow, all of this city. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP, Saturday, 15 Aug 1914
Best dinners possible for 25 cents. Largest, coolest and best restaurant in Southern Ill. Little Gem Restaurant. MEP 15 Aug 1914
Three Johnston City fellows, John L. Sullivan, Otto Fehrenbaker and Towsel Davis are in the county jail charged with being auto thieves. The machine belonged to D.H. Bird, a Johnston City restaurant man. The authorities believed the men had left in the direction of West Frankfort. They set out in pursuit and found them in the middle of the road working on the machine which had gone wrong. MEP, Monday, 17 Aug 1914
Freeman Alexander Channaberry was born 2 Sep 1862 in Knox County, Tenn. and died 14 Aug 1914. He came to Marion at the age of three years. He was a teacher for some time, then a retail salesman. He was elected county treasurer on the Republican ticket in 1906 and served one term. He was married in 1890 to Mary Stevens. Three children were born, Clarence died 14 years ago in infancy. Those surviving are: Miss Nelle and Mrs. Hattie Eskew, both of this city. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Liston Davis of Pittsburg, two nieces, Mrs. Nora Powell of Carrier Mills and Mrs. Mettie Smith of near Johnston City. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP 17 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses Saturday
Bennie Williams, 23, Dewmaine and Kate Deloach, 19, Carterville
Eugene Ellis, 31 and Ethel Burkett, 26, both of Herrin. MEP 17 Aug 1914
Josie Givens vs George Givens, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MEP, Tuesday, 18 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses Monday
Joe Korbas, 32 and Sophia Crerepiki, 20, both of Herrin Stanley Laska, 24 and Mary Czercpska, 18, both of Herrin
Izri Hagler, 74, Makanda and Ida M. Treese, 28, Herrin Stanley Sunoski, 27 and Katie Sotkus, 26, both of Clifford MEP 18 Aug 1914
Roscoe Harold Caplinger, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Caplinger, as born 7 May 1905 and died 9 Aug 1914, aged 9 years, 3 months and 2 days. He leaves parents, an aged grandmother and a sister. [a lengthy obit.] MEP 18 Aug 1914
Bill Black, negro, died Tuesday night at the home of Tobe Matthews in the Gent addition. He had been in ill health for some time. He leaves a daughter living here and two in Chicago. Matthews, at whose home Black died, has also been at the point of death for several weeks. MEP, Wednesday, 19 Aug 1914
A marriage license was issued Tuesday to Lloyd Gill, 21 of West End and Irene Barrett, 17, Corinth. MEP 19 Aug 1914
Ed L. Ghent, 33, a former Carterville boy, was killed Sunday at a mine near Terre Haute, Indiana. He was crushed under a car that overturned. His body was brought to Harrisburg and from there through here and to his former home. The body was accompanied through here by twelve automobiles loaded with friends and employees of the company. [A lengthy obit.] MEP 19 Aug 1914
Ed M. Stotlar is commencing to build a modern home on the corner of West Main and North Hamlet Streets, just south of his present residence. This will be one of the most up to date bungalows in Marion when completed. MEP 19 Aug 1914
Dr. W. Sanford Gee, now pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dexter, Mo., is here at the present on a short visit with his old friend, Dr. W.P. Throgmorton, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, and editor of the Illinois Baptist. The Rev. Dr. Gee was formerly a resident of this section and was in close touch with Marion fifty years ago. This is the first time he has visited here for many years but he is finding many old-time friends and his visit is proving to be a delightful one. He holds the distinction of being present the day that the Egyptian Press was born. He was a close friend of William Washburn, its first publisher, and was associated with him in the days the later [latter] was preparing to become a publisher. He was in the little office when the first “sheet” was taken from the press. Incidentally, it was he who performed the ceremony at the wedding of Mr. Washburn and his wife. He was also present in Marion the day that Marshall Crain was hung and stood near the trap when the man met his fate. He was Crain’s spiritual advisor and was the clergyman appointed to be present. He is able to tell many interesting facts about Marion and its section in the earlier days and is a highly entertaining conversationalist. MEP, Thursday, 20 Aug 1914
Miss Mayme Ewing, divorced wife of Jess Larkin, a West Frankfort man, is in a hospital at Mount Vernon with little chances for her life and her lover, Otis Tanner, a young man of West Frankfort, is at his home there suffering from wounds as a result of being ambushed Tuesday night in West Frankfort by someone believed to be her woman’s former husband. She was struck in the face and breast by a charge from a shotgun, a portion of which entered Tanner’s side. Half of her face is said to have been shot away. The pair were seated on a back porch of the Halacare Hotel at about ten o’clock Tuesday night. It is said they previously had seen Larkin in hiding nearby but had not feared him. “He is too cowardly to do anything bad; he just wants to worry us,” the woman said but an instant before the shot was fired. Larkin arrested Wednesday morning by Deputy Sheriff Childers at the reunion grounds and jailed at Benton. Before being taken to Benton, he was identified by both the woman and man. It is said the woman has very little chance for her life. MEP 20 Aug 1914
Clarence S. Knight and Bonnie Fay Lowry were married Thursday. The groom is from Salem and the bride is the daughter of J.H. Lowry of Cypress. They were accompanied by C.A. Adams and Lela Lowry, sister of the bride. MEP 20 Aug 1914
The new Marion State and Savings Bank building is now finished and within another week or so will be occupied. Ed D. Jeter, the confectioner, is to open a cigar store in the lobby. Miss Lela Moss has been retained by Mr. Jeter and will have charge of the establishment. MEP 20 Aug 1914
Art Marks living in Lake Creek and Sam Merriman, living just over the county line in Franklin County, were arrested Thursday and brought here on a charge of speeding on the public highway. They are charged with racing automobiles, a habit indulged in by scores of reckless young men — and sometimes older men too — in this section. MEP 20 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses Thursday
Clarence S. Knight, 32, Salem, Ill. and Bonnie F. Lowery, 25, Cypress
A.B. Paynor, 55 and Sarah J. Thomas, 53, both of Macedonia. MEP 20 Aug 1914
The body of Bill Black, the negro who died Tuesday, was buried at Rose Hill. MEP 20 Aug 1914
A baby was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. John Butts of 511 South Hill Street, but the little life was short. The body was buried Thursday. MEP 20 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses Wednesday
A.W. Rogers, 21 and Minta Allen, 19, both of West Frankfort
Roy E. Warner, 21 and Flora Burns, 20, both of Marion MEP 20 Aug 1914
Mrs. Sarah Atterberry, aged 78 years, one month and one day, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lavina Bozarth at 308 North 13th Street. She is survived by four children and one stepson. HN 20 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses Monday
Joe Korbas, 32 & Sophia Crerpiki, 20, both of Herrin
Stanley Laska, 24 & Mary Czercpska, 18, both of Herrin
Irzi Hagler, 74, Makanda & Ida M. Treese, 28, Herrin
Stanley Dunoski, 27 & Katie Sotkus, 26, both of Clifford HN 20 Aug 1914
Ethel Burkett and Eugene Ellis were married Saturday at the home of the bride on South 17th Street. HN 20 Aug 1914
The 18 months old child of Mr. & Mrs. Steve Yakutis of Clifford died Saturday of stomach trouble. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery. HN 20 Aug 1914
Minnie Freedman, age 9 years, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Freedman, died Friday of tetanus. Some time ago she and some other children were skating bare footed in an old wagon bed when she ran a splinter in her foot. It was not considered serious until a week or ten days later when two physicians were called to open the wound. They found the splinter had never been removed and death soon followed. She was buried in St. Louis. HN 20 Aug 1914
Dick Nieson, superintendent of the O’Gara properties in the Springfield district, was here Wednesday evening, the guest of Evan John and George Mcartor. He has come along with the body of Ed Ghent, General Superintendent, who was killed early this week at Jasonville, Ind., by being caught under a pit car that fell while it was being loaded in a car. Burial was at Carterville. HN 20 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses issued the week ending Aug 15
Ed Gulley, 20, Carterville & Emma Sheeford, 16, Energy
Hugh Chapman, 23, Carbondale & Ola Jane Vaughn, 16, Marion
Aaron Roberts, 31 & Dora Beasley, 18, both of Marion
T.D. Taylor, 55 & Julia Dorris, 55, both of Creal Springs
A.J. Smith, 49, & Mary A. Everett, 35, both of Carterville
W. Mathews, 30, Crab Orchard & Libbie Marie Crowell, 23, Marion
D.E. McGuire, 21, Johnston City & Anis Parks, 18, Ridgway HN 20 Aug 1914
Mrs. Will Harris, a bride of a few months, attempted to hurl herself under the wheels of a passing switch engine on the C & E I crossing on West Main Street. It is said she was jealous of attentions fancied by her husband to other women. She was restrained by her husband and watchman John Pulley by throwing her to the pavement and holding her down. It is said they had gone to the fair in Vienna Thursday and he stayed out until a late hour after her return. After the train passed, she vowed to an intention to kill herself. MEP, Friday, 21 Aug 1914
Mt. Vernon News — The body of James M. Mitchell, a resident of this city, was found hanging in the barn of his father yesterday evening. He had been despondent over ill health. He was the oldest son and an excellent businessman. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Mitchell, a wife and child and two brothers. He was a nephew of A.Q. Mitchell and George Mitchell, also a relative of J.C. Mitchell and others in Marion. MEP 21 Aug 1914
The C.L. Duncan harness shop in Johnston City was visited by rats one night last week. Many pieces of harness were ruined. Mon Hudgens, who works at the shop, set traps and placed poison and the next morning he found 23 rats in one ordinary cage and 11 lying dead from the poison. MEP 21 Aug 1914
A marriage license was issued Thursday to Guy Follis, 23 and Susie Hanford, 17, both of Johnston City. MEP 21 Aug 1914
Mrs. Martha Miller died Friday at her home on South Court Street at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 17 days. She was the widow of the late Campbell Miller. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Margaret Rainey and half-brothers M.J. Perry of this city, Green Perry, Sherman Perry, Walter Perry and Lafayette Perry. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP, Saturday, 22 Aug 1914
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Chamness, their second child and first girl. MEP 22 Aug 1914
Richard Adams died 17 Aug 1914 near Crab Orchard, Illinois. He was born in Saline County, Illinois 5 Mar 1833 and died at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 12 days. He enlisted in Co. C 60th Reg. Ill. Vol. early in January 1862 and served 18 months. He professed faith in Christ about thirty years ago and was baptized into the fellowship of Coal Banks Springs Baptist Church by Brother Willis Corder. He moved his membership to Indian Camp where he died a devoted member. He married Martha H. Moseley in 1855. Seven children were born, five preceded him to the Heavenly Land. Two daughters survive: Mrs. Elisa Gowan and Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. His wife died 13 Feb 1874 and he married Sophia Jane Jones 2 Apr 1874. One son, Logan Adams, was born to this union. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S.W. Abernathy, with beautiful singing by the Indian Camp choir after which he was laid to rest to await the resurrection morn in Lane Cemetery, two- and one-half miles east of Crab Orchard. MEP 22 Aug 1914
Henry Freres of Peoria and Mary Neber of Carbondale, formerly of this city, were married Saturday afternoon in Jackson County. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.N. Neber who formerly lived west of this city, now of Carbondale. MEP 22 Aug 1914
Wayne Biggs, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Biggs, died Sunday at his home in this city. Burial was at Carbondale. MEP, Monday, 24 Aug 1914
Hal Sherertz died Saturday at the home of his son, Lee Sherertz, in Carbondale. He was more than 74 years old and the greatest portion of his life was spent in Marion. He was cemetery sexton for many years. Last fall, his wife broke one of her limbs and this, and other circumstances, forced them to break up housekeeping, after which she went to live with a relative and he went to the home of his son. He is survived by his wife, the wife of a second marriage which took place a few years ago, and children: Lee, Mrs. Alice Lenzo of this city, Walter of East St. Louis, Luther of Carbondale and Harry of Herrin. The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. James Davis, a niece of the widow, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP 24 Aug 1914
Otto Williams of Clifford and Hazel Russell of Carterville, bought a marriage license in Murphysboro Saturday. MEP 24 Aug 1914
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Dan Kavich, 26 and Seni Krma, 19, both of Bush. MEP 24 Aug 1914
During the last three months the city has had nine bootleg cases. Six convictions were obtained. One, Frank Pieple, former saloonist here, has run away. MEP, Tuesday, 25 Aug 1914
A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith South Buchanan Street on Wednesday morning passed from life. Burial will be at Carterville. MEP, Wednesday, 26 Aug 1914
Marriage licenses Tuesday
Fleety Beltz, 20, Energy and Stella Pratt, 17, Herrin
Lloyd Sherertz, 28, Marion and Bessie Duty, 18, Pittsburg MEP 26 Aug 1914
William Jefferson Hill of St. Louis, brother of Congressman R.P. Hill, died Tuesday at Bayview, Mich. after an illness of six months. He had gone to the Michigan resort for the benefit of his health. He is said to have suffered from cancerous troubles from which he was not relieved even in an operation performed several months ago. He lived in this city several years and moved to St. Louis a few years ago. Last October he married a daughter of S.H. Young. He is survived by his widow, and brothers Congressman Hill and J.J. Hill of Benton. Funeral services will be held at his home in St. Louis. MEP 26 Aug 1914
John W. Peebles Jr. died suddenly Wednesday at his home at the Dale mine near Herrin. He leaves several children. Among other relatives are Judge John W. Peebles of this city, druggist R.F. Peebles of Crab Orchard and contractor Wallace Peebles of this city, all cousins. MEP 26 Aug 1914
Marion Rees, a keeper of a wholesale barrel house near Johnston City, was found dead in his hotel room in Johnston City Tuesday morning. A companion who had occupied a room adjoining and who had ordered supper for the two brought to their room the night before, is missing. It has been learned he hastily departed the hotel a short time before the body of Rees was found. Some suspicion is said to be directed toward him and a post mortem might uncover a crime, but the county will not stand the expense of such and relatives cannot be communicated with so the body is buried without further investigation. He is said to have been about forty years old and came from near Danville. He is said to have had some $300 or $400 on his person a day or so before his death, which he had made selling liquor. The money could not be found after his death. MEP 26 Aug 1914
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Collins celebrated their 20th anniversary August 19. [A long list of people at the party,] HN 27 Aug 1914
John Peeples dropped dead Wednesday morning at the home of Henry McKnight, where he was boarding. He was 58 years old and employed at the Hafer mine. He had just got up and stepped out of doors when death overtook him. A wife and two sons survive. The sons reside in the west and will not be able to be here for the funeral which will be this afternoon with burial in the city cemetery. He belonged to the Moose Lodge, holding membership in Colorado Springs, Colo., where he formerly resided and has been in Herrin only a few months. He lived in Herrin some eight years ago went west and resided there for a while. HN 27 Aug 1914
William D. Beaver who resides near the Oak Ridge mine east of here was killed Sunday morning about 5:15 by the Illinois passenger train. HN 27 Aug 1914
Alex Scalari, who has been an invalid for several years, died at his home on West Monroe Street Monday. He was a prominent Italian. HN 27 Aug 1914
The wife of J.D. Howell of reeds died Tuesday of tuberculosis. Burial was at Blairsville. HN 27 Aug 1914
Uncle Hal Sheretz, father of Harry Sheretz of this city, and one of Marion’s best-known citizens, died Saturday at the home of his son, Lee Sheretz, In Carbondale. He was more than 74 years old. For many years he was sexton at the city cemetery in Marion. The funeral was held Sunday in Marion. HN 27 Aug 1914
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Calcatera died Saturday. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery. FIN 27 Aug 1914
Ella Wiggs Tripp, 23, died Thursday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Arthur Miller in Cambria. Ella Wiggs married Lawrence Tripp in February 1911. Two children were born, one dying in infancy. She leaves one son, William Edward Tripp, 2, her husband and mother. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery. HN 27 Aug 1914
Peter Link, a 15-year-old boy living near Spillertown with his parents, died Wednesday after an illness of some time of dropsy. MEP, Thursday, 27 Aug 1914
William G. Evans of Carterville, editor and publisher of the new Carterville Record, was married Monday in St. Louis, his bride being a former Marion girl, Mrs. Elizabeth Frick Pollock, who for some time has been his housekeeper there. They are at home in Carterville. MEP 27 Aug 1914
Charley Beasley of Johnston City was arrested and charged with rape. It is said several others are wanted on the same charge; the alleged crime being committed against May Graves of Johnston City who is said to be in a serious condition. The details are so sordid they cannot be given here. MEP 27 Aug 1914
Willie Brigham, 19, son of R.E. Brigham, was killed Friday by a fall of slate in the mine at Zeigler. He leaves his father who is a merchant on West Dewey Street, one brother and seven sisters. His mother died suddenly at her home here a little over a year ago. He had worked at the mine a short time. This summer he worked about town taking photographs, having an outfit with which he was able to take and make a picture in less than a minute. MEP, Friday, 28 Aug 1914
The funeral services for Willie Brigham will be held Sunday. Burial will be here. MEP, Saturday, 29 Aug 1914
Martin Dewoina, 29 and Mrs. Mary Madziarczki, 22, will be married Sunday at Spillertown. She is the woman who was shot recently at Spillertown by her husband who then suicided. It is said jealousy toward the prospective husband caused the act. The principals are Polish and will be married by the Catholic priest at the church there. The groom was in the city Saturday and made arrangements for a special deputy sheriff to be present that order may be maintained. After noon the celebration will begin and last three days, until midnight each day. Other arrangements have been made by the purchase of almost a car load of barrel of beer, three steers, four large bags of peanuts, etc. This celebration, as in the Polish custom, will end with the “plate breaking.” Two hundred plates have been purchased. Guests are obliged to throw money at the plates which are placed as targets. They must throw nothing smaller than a half dollar and must throw until the plate is broken, the throwing being done by one guest at a time. It is in this way the wedding fund is made and this generally amounts to $400 or $500, according to how freely the guests were allowed to drink and become unsteady in aim and according to how hard the bride works keeping the thrower whirling about while trying to throw, by grabbing him by the arm and whirling him as he is in the act of delivering the throw. MEP 29 Aug 1914
Samuel A.J. Groves was born 16 May 1830 and died 27 Aug 1914, aged 84 years, 3 months and 11 days. He was the son of Isaac and Elizabeth Groves. Born and reared in Williamson County, he went to California in his youth, married Sena Harms in Sacramento, Calif. in 1861. He was the father of nine children, four preceded him in death: Henry, John, Benjamin and Angeline. Five survive: William, Milan, Jesse and Troy. His wife and one brother, Levi Groves, also survives. He was a member of the Latter Day Saints Church for about forty years. MEP 29 Aug 1914
Dr. Frank D. Clark died Monday at the home of his son, Frank Clark on East Marion Street. He would have been 76 on November 22. He was born in Friendsville, Wabash County, Illinois in 1838. He served in the 22nd Indiana Volunteers for two and a half years. Five years ago he moved to this city from Clay City, Tenn. to make his home with his son. He is survived by two daughters and a son: Mrs. Dora Manley of Chicago, Mrs. Stella Maidlow of Crossville, Ill., and Frank P. Clark of this city. Also, brothers: Alison Clark of Creal Springs, H.A. Clark of Owensboro, Ind., and William Clark of Homer, Ill. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MEP, Monday, 31 Aug 1914
Charles E. McClintock was arrested and charged with forgery Saturday. W.D. Sinks, one of the stockholders of the defunct First National Bank of Johnston City, complained that McClintock forged the name of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Nancy Baker, to a note for $2,500 which was sold to the bank. Mr. McClintock denies that he is guilty and says he will prove his innocence. MEP 31 Aug 1914
The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Beechman died Friday and funeral services were to be held Friday, but Mrs. Beecham [different spelling], in the meantime, received a telegram to come to her grand lodge meeting, so the funeral was postponed indefinitely. MEP 31 Aug 1914
September
Hartwell Powell, 14-year-old son of druggist and Mrs. Thomas Powell of Vienna, accidentally shot himself Monday and died almost instantly. He was returning from a hunting trip and was striking up at leaves with the butt end of the gun. The hammer caught and the gun discharged almost severing his leg. He bled to death within a few seconds. His mother is a former Marion girl, Miss Vinnie Duncan, daughter of Hartwell Duncan, and sister of Mrs. John W. Mitchell of this city. The funeral will be at Vienna. MEP, Tuesday, 1 Sep 1914
Card of thanks — For kindness in death of our little son, William Carroll. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith. MEP 1 Sep 1914
Left home Friday — Two boys 10 and 11 years old. Please arrest and notify me. Will Jackson, 716 S. Liberty. MEP 1 Sep 1914
Marriage licenses Monday
Claude R. Schuey, 23, Marion and Myrtle Dowyer, 24, Carterville
Fred Walker, 21 and Jeannette Shannon, 21, both of Zeigler MEP 1 Sep 1914
Commodore Nations died Monday at his home in Caruthersville, Mo. He was a former Marion citizen and has lived away from here three or four years. His wife is the former Carrie Matthews, a Marion girl, sister of Mesdames J.E. Hogan and Ed Barth. He leaves his widow and two children. Burial will be in Caruthersville. [EP gives his name as J.C. Nation.] MEP, Wednesday, 2 Sep 1914
Dr. Frank D. Clark was born in Friendsville, Wabash County, Illinois 22 Nov 1838 and died 31 Aug 1914. He was the son of James and Lavina Clark, one of six children. He entered Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati after having studied for two years under a leading physician of his community. But hardly had he entered upon his studies when the civil strife broke out and he enlisted in 42nd Indiana Volunteers. After eight months of service, he was called for duty as a physician in the army hospital and he ministered to the sick and wounded soldiers for about two years. After the war, he completed his medical course in 1868 and settled in Fransonia, Illinois. He married Dora Degan and three children were born to them. MEP 2 Sep 1914
Marriage licenses Wednesday
Elmer Price, 23 and Iva Qualls, 17, both of Hurst
Raymond Bush, 21, Carbondale and Maggie Rock, 20, Carterville MEP, Thursday, 3 Sep 1914
The Springfield, Mo. newspaper reported Sarah A. Ferrell died yesterday morning on her 71st birthday. She was the wife of Judge W.M. Ferrell. She is survived by her husband, a son and three daughters: Edward Ferrell of 325 Hovey Street, Mrs. J.R. Powell of Coffeyville, Kansas, Miss Lillie Ferrell of the home and Mrs. E.H. Appleby of West Pine Street. Also a brother, Abner Marks of Kellogg Street and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Odum of Creal Springs, Ill. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Both she and her husband are former Williamson County citizens. The judge is a brother of Valley Ferrell of Marion. MEP 3 Sep 1914
The new township high school opened its doors Tuesday to the largest enrollment ever before reached in this city. The first day there were over 100 students who registered and all throughout the week new students will come in. The students were all proud of the new building. HN 3 Sep 1914
Friday the A.L.A. Club was entertained by Miss Emma Galligan in honor of Mrs. B.D. McKnight of Martin, Tenn., who is her guest. The party met the I.C. Train on which Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hooper were returning from their honeymoon and escorted the newlyweds to the home of Miss Galligan where refreshments were served. HN 3 Sep 1914
Mr. & Mrs. Elz Thetford are the proud parents of a baby girl. HN 3 Sep 1914
Roscoe Williams, 15-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Williams, died Wednesday at his home on South 19th Street. He had been sick several weeks with typhoid. Burial was in the city cemetery. HN 3 Sep 1914
Etta Neely and Robert Hooper, of this city, both well-known young people, were married August 21 at Robinson, Ill. HN 3 Sep 1914
Mollie Poole, wife of Theron M. Poole, died Thursday at Her Home on East Allen Ave. She Leaves a Husband, Daughter, Father William Wykes and brothers, one of whom is Prof. Fred Wykes of this city. Burial will be in Rose Hill. MEP, Friday, 4 Sep 1914
Master Arthur Jeter was the first customer to be waited on at the Marion State & Savings Bank Saturday morning when it opened for its first day’s business in its new location. He made a deposit in his savings account. He now has $158.51 which he earned in one and five and ten cents amounts during the last five years. He is 11 years old and the son of Ed D. Jeter. He earned every penny of the money selling Saturday Evening Posts, delivering notes to the gents, flowers to the lasses and telephone messages. MEP, Saturday, 5 Sep 1914
Mat Watson, 20, an Englishman, died Friday at the mine of Hafer Washed Coal Co. near Carterville. He was crushed under a car he had been driving. He had lived in this country a year. All his family are in war-torn England. Burial was at Carterville. MEP 5 Sep 1914
Marriage licenses Friday
Arthur King, 27, Johnston City and Ada Milligan, 30, Thompsonville
Galter Brown, 28 and Mayme Lockler, 23, both of Carterville
Robert Kerr, 30 and Isabell Lang, 19, both of Herrin
Dean Etherton, 24, Corinth and Ina Angel, 18, Crab Orchard MEP 5 Sep 1914
A very lengthy account of the accidental shooting of Hartwell Powell. MEP 5 Sep 1914
No issue for Monday, 7 Sep.
Edward Gallagher, aged about 35, was seen starting toward his home in the west end of Carterville Saturday night. An hour later his lifeless body was found by the side of the Illinois Central track near his home. Several ribs were broken and it is believed he was struck by a train. He was married but had been separated from his wife about two months. MEP, Tuesday, 8 Sep 1914
A rickety old moving wagon drawn by two ponies drew up late on Friday in front of a farmer’s home one mile southwest of Carterville. It contained John T. Rye, his wife and three children — mountain people fresh from the hills of Tennessee. It also contained, wrapped in the mother’s jacket and packed in the family trunk from which the contents had been removed, the body of a child — a two-year-old boy. The story is as usual — sad. Crops failed in Rye’s county and with the failure the hard-pressed farmer failed. His brother had come to Illinois some time before and had in letters informed his relatives of better conditions here. Investing all in the horses and wagon they started for the brother’s house — the farmer’s home near Carterville. When the little family started out on their journey there were six of them, the parents and four children. On Thursday night they were camping in a woods near Golconda. The mother and her youngest were sleeping in the wagon. She awoke in the night to her child choking. Before anything could be done, the child was dead. Membranous croup was later assigned as the cause of death. After arriving at the brother’s home, an undertaker was called who reported the facts to Coroner Strike. An inquest was held. The father offered Undertaker Riggins $5, all the money he had, but Riggins refused it. The little child was a boy named Ozia Oscar Rye, almost two years old. He was laid to rest in a cemetery nearby the brother’s home. MEP 8 Sep 1914
Marriage licenses
Leo Brannon, 21 and Ella Spiller, 18, both of Grassy Township
H.W. Lindenmuth, 21 and Minnie E. Goben, 21, both of Harrisburg
Marshall Moore, 21 and Mona Ewing, 18, both of West Frankfort MEP 8 Sep 1914
Joseph Taylor of Florida, a former Williamson County man, is visiting among old acquaintances and attending the fair. MEP, Wednesday, 9 Sep 1914
Mrs. J.L. Adams died Thursday. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP, Thursday, 10 Sep 1914
The five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pulley died Wednesday at Mount Vernon following an operation for an abscess in the head. The body was brought to this city, their former home, and burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP 10 Sep 1914
Mrs. Lulu Gulledge Pillzeri, a former Marion girl, suicided at her home in St. Louis Tuesday. She is thought to have been deranged, having before been in such condition. Her body was brought here and taken to the home of her father, Nick Gulledge, south of this city. Burial was at a cemetery nearby. MEP 10 Sep 1914
Tuesday, September 22nd, the colored folks at Dewmaine will observe Emancipation Day with a big celebration. There will be speaking, music and athletic contents. It will be a great gathering for the colored people of that vicinity. HN 10 Sep 1914
Peter Goodman, a Russian aged about 45, stepped in front of a fast train in Johnston City about 7:30 Saturday night on the Broadway crossing. He was hurled a great distance and sustained a fractured skull which caused his death at 1 o’clock that night. He never regained consciousness. Those seeing the accident say he did not seem to see the train approaching. He was a miner employed at the South Side mine in Johnston City and had been in this country about one year. He has a family in Russia. The same evening and about the same hour unknown parties were shooting to death Peter Cerro, an Italian labor agent who had a few months ago taken up residence in Johnston City. The murder happened south of the C. & E.I. depot near a “barrel” house., about 100 yards south of the C & E I station near an old building known as the wholesale house. He had been shot seventeen times. Every wound except one was a mortal one. The bullets were fired from different calibre guns. There are reasons to believe that at least half a dozen people took part in the slaying. All shots had been fired into the body before it had time to fall to the ground. The man had no doubt been lured to the scene. Cerro had virtually been shot liked by his countrymen, [as written] Italians, who seemed to have recently “got it in for him.” No relatives or traces of his family could be obtained and he was buried in the potter’s field. There is no clue to the murderers. HN 10 Sep 1914 & MEP 8 Sep 1914
A baby boy was born last week to Mr. & Mrs. Roy Hackney. HN 10 Sep 1914
Cards have been received here announcing the birth of a son to Dr. & Mrs. J.A. Campbell of Watertown, Ill. Mrs. Campbell will be remembered as Miss Bessie Wallingford until her marriage. Her husband is one of the physicians at the state hospital at Watertown. HN 10 Sep 1914
Mrs. Ben Darhe, 33, was buried Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was held from the Catholic Church. Her death was caused by cancer of the stomach. She leaves a husband and two children. HN 10 Sep 1914
Notice of adjustment
Estate of Fred Phemister, Ada Phemister, administratrix. HN 10 Sep 1914
William M. Hastings, 72, living on the Moran farm east of Marion, died Thursday. He was born 20 Mar 1842 in Martin County, Tenn. and came to this state when 16 years old. He is survived by a widow, the daughter of Harris Moran, and children: W.H., L.F., M.E., J.A., Mrs. Jones Fuller, Mrs. Robert Bennett and Mrs. Otto Clark. Mrs. Hastings was a sister to the late Levy Moran. Mr. Hastings was a member of the Free Baptist Church of Cross Roads and a Civil War veteran, having served in the 110th Illinois. Funeral services will be from Cross Roads Church with burial there. MEP, Friday, 11 Sep 1914
James Garrett, colored constable at Dewmaine, was shot to death there Thursday. He went down under the fire of Will Lee, colored, who for years, it is said, has threatened to “get Jim Garrett,” and who but recently returned to this county with an avowed intention of carrying out his threat. Lee made his escape. Hardly had the echoes of the shooting died away when an Italian, Tony Pagola, opened fire, said to have been wholly unwarranted, upon a passing negro, Bud Bridges, known as Buster Bridges. He was instantly killed. On Thursday, Garrett had brought four alleged bootleggers to the county jail, one being “Sweet Daisy” Harris. Returning to Dewmaine, he was told Will Lee and Frank Clarica alias Clarence Clair, two drunken negroes, were on the warpath. He deputized two or three negroes, one of them John Dudley, and went after them. During the shooting, Clarica was wounded and it is believed he cannot live. Garrett is said to have slain eight men in his life, all of them negroes. He was never punished but was tried once here and acquitted. [A lengthy account.] MEP 11 Sep 1914
Lulu Ansom Pillzera, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.M. Gulledge, was born 24 Nov 1877 three miles southeast of Marion and died 7 Sep 1914 at her home in St. Louis. On 30 Sep 1906, she married Frank Pillzera of St. Louis. She leaves a husband, parents, brother Henry Gulledge and sister Mrs. J.M. Cooksey of Marion. Funeral services were from the residence of her father with burial in the Oglesby Cemetery nearby. MEP 11 Sep 1914
Marriage licenses Wednesday and Thursday
Amos Weskley, 22 and Sara Hayes, 18, both of West Frankfort
Mood Norman, 22 and Chloe Adkinson, 20, both of Carrier Mills
Clyde Nolen, 19 and Maggie Roberts, 18, both of Marion
Raymond Wolfe, 23 and Myrtle Tanner, 22, both of Crab Orchard
Harry Connelly, 22 and Ivy Jenson, 21, both of Murphysboro
Jess E. Darby, 30 and Eva M. Hall, 22, both of Carbondale MEP 11 Sep 1914
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Lewis. MEP 11 Sep 1914
C.L. Moseley, proprietor of the 5 and 10 cent store on West Main Street, drank ammonia Friday night in an effort to suicide and came near carrying out his plans. Despondent over a recent separation from his wife, he poured pure ammonia in whisky and drank it. His brother was in the store with him but knew nothing of the act until Moseley handed him his coat and an empty bottle and informed him of what he had done. He began making preparations for bed in the small room built in the rear of the store room. His brother called a physician who saved his life. MEP, Saturday, 12 Sep 1914
Nora V. Travelstead, wife of H.L. Travelstead, died Saturday at her home at 617 North Madison Street of dropsy and cancer. She was born 28 Jan 1857 in Washington County, but was raised in Rock Creek Precinct, this county. Before her marriage she was Miss Winters. She is survived by her husband and children, Wess and Sula Turner by a previous marriage, sister Mrs. Maxey of Colorado, half-brother ED Winters of near Crab Orchard. She was married to Mr. Travelstead 27 years ago. Burial will be at Coal Bank Springs, east of here. MEP 12 Sep 1914
After the 15th, the Ozark Hotel in Creal Springs will be under the management of Craig White Jr. and wife who will operate it through the winter. MEP 12 Sep 1914
In loving memory of our darling little one, Albert L. Cline, Jr., who died 12 Sep 1913. Otto and Ida Cline. MEP 12 Sep 1914
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edna Webb [as written] of 713 N. Madison, their first child. MEP 12 Sep 1914
George A. Crain of Stoddard County, Mo., has been visiting friends and relatives and attending the fair. He was born on the W.B. Moulton farm southeast of here. He has been active in Stoddard County, serving two terms as sheriff and one term as deputy. MEP 12 Sep 1914
A marriage license was issued Friday to Jot Powelonis, 26 and Tapila Withivitute, 29, both of Herrin. MEP 12 Sep 1914
J.F. Rausch of Murphysboro tells the following:
In 1861 a troop of volunteers from Louisville were leaving for the front, boarding the L & N train at 10th and Broadway. Their wives, sisters and sweethearts accompanied them to the train. The partings were heart rending and every effort was made to get the men aboard the train and separate them from their loved ones. Some clung to their men so that only violence could part them. At this stage, the officer in command passed the word that they were only going out ten miles to camp and all the ladies that wished to go would be taken in two extra coaches or provision would be made for them at the camping ground. Many got in the two coaches that were coupled on the rear end of the train and when all was ready the train pulled out. A brakeman pulled the coupling pin, leaving the ladies behind and the troop train streamed on south. Many of those on board never returned. MEP, Monday, 14 Sep 1914
A girl, their first child, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hiram H. Lieser. They are at present at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Walker on West Cherry Street. She was formerly Miss Cressie Walker. MEP 14 Sep 1914
Margaret A. Adams, nee Robinson, was born 5 Feb 1837 in Robinson County, Tenn. and died 10 Sep 1914. When about three years of age she came to Washington County, Ill. with her parents where she lived until a short time after her marriage to J.L. Adams on 18 Jan 1855. They moved to Jackson County in 1856 and later to Williamson County and after her husband returned from the Civil War they moved to Marion. She was converted in 1861 in a meeting at Perry Camp Ground and with her husband united with the M.E. Church at that place. During her last illness, her husband and sisters, Mrs. Susie Kingery and Rebecca Martin, tenderly cared for her. She is survived by her husband, two sisters and their husbands. Burial was at Rose Hill. MEP 14 Sep 1914
Mary Anna Poole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WM. Wykes, was born 9 Sep 1869 in Carbondale, III., where she lived until her marriage to Theron Poole 15 Apr 1898, when she moved to Marion. She died 3 Sep 1914. She is survived by her husband, father, Mary, Alice [as written], one sister Mrs. E. Allen of French, New Mexico and four brothers: Wm. of San Francisco, George of Seattle, Frank of Alaska and Frederick of Marion. Her mother died 3 Sep 1911. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP 14 Sep 1914
Christopher Tom Towers who went on trial Saturday on the charge of dynamiting a house of ill repute, was acquitted. He lived in 250 yards of the house that was blown up. MEP, Tuesday. 15 1914
J.M. Jenkins administrator of estate of Angelo Corso, deceased. MEP, Wednesday, 16 Sep 1914
Friends of Ed Gallagher who was killed under a train last week, and his wife, deny that the couple were separated at the time of his death. MEP 16 Sep 1914
Kidd and Clayton, negroes, and Hutchins, white, were acquitted Tuesday of a holdup charge. The young man, Thomas, who was charged with stealing a watch from a boy’s pocket while the latter was swimming, was found guilty Wednesday. MEP 16 Sep 1914
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Payne, girl Dr. & Mrs. L. Wade Baker, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Coloni, girl
Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Boone. HN 17 Sep 1914
Notice is hereby given that my wife has left my bed and board and I shall no longer be responsible for debts made or contracted by her. Len Burt HN 17 Sep 1914
Wilson C. Caplinger, a well-known miner living in Marion, was found dead by the side of the C. & E.I. railway tracks a quarter of a mile north of Spillertown Wednesday morning at about 5:10 o’clock. He had been dead but a short time. Foul play is suspicioned. He was a miner at Peabody No. 3 mine. His family is said to have moved to Johnston City from Marion on Tuesday. He is a brother of Lloyd Caplinger of Marion. HN 17 Sep 1914 & MEP 16 Sep 1914
Frank Schmidt, formerly employed at the Jeffreys mine, was taken to Marion Tuesday by Police Walker and arrangements made to arraign him before Judge Slater this week and try him for insanity. He has two sisters in St. Louis and the hearing has been postponed until they can get here. At one time he was secretary of the local union at Jeffreys. HN 17 Sep 1914
A reward of $200 will be paid by Williamson County to anyone bringing in the body of Will Lee, slayer of Colored Constable James Grant at Dewmaine last week, dead or alive, says the Evening Post of Marion. This amount has been offered by the county board for Lee’s head and by its actions the board has set a precedence in Williamson County. It is the first instance in which a reward has been offered for a body dead or alive. The state will double this reward, thus bringing the figure up to $400. HN 17 Sep 1914
The applicants for naturalization papers here Saturday are:
Ernest Bevilagua, Italy Wm. Zarskis, England
Joseph Pawilonis, Russia John Venegonia, Italy
Gaetano Moroni, Italy John Murizio, Italy
Mike Jakubicki, Russia Joseph Cugas, Russia
Nathan Friedman, Russia Thos. Woodhouse, England
Giuseppe Talluto, Italy David Sohn, Russia
Nicholas Liakapulos, Greece John Garavaliga, Italy
John Kavaliauskas, Russia Chas. Evanoski, Russia
Antony Kerutis, Russia [A lengthy account of who is eligible to apply and the questions that must be answered. HN 17 Sep 1914
Jack Smith, boss driver at the West Side Mine at Johnston City, fell under a loaded car and received injuries with caused his death in the late afternoon. He was an Englishman and leaves a wife and child. MEP. Thursday, 17 Sep 1914
Henry Brown alias “Little Dick” Reed, was shot near Dewmaine Tuesday and died Wednesday. A quarrel started during a card game, after which the shooter ran away. Dick talked but little after the shooting until Wednesday when he called some acquaintances to him, told them he was going to die, gave them his right name, that of Henry Brown and told him his relatives lived in Hopkinsville, KY. There are now four more wounded negroes in Dewmaine but all are out of danger. Clarence Clair, who was with Will Lee when he murdered Jim Garrett, is out of danger and will be brought to jail for his part in the killing. John Duckett, the negro deputy who was with Garrett, is recovering. After killing Garret, Lee ran and when he passed a barber shop, he fired into it and one shot hit Austin Gregory, the barber, in the leg and another hit Albert Barte in the leg. MEP 17 Sep 1914
Funeral services for Wilson Caplinger were held Thursday at the home of his brother-in-law, Ernest Weingartner, 505 South Midway. Burial was in the family burial grounds four miles southeast of Marion. MEP 17 Sep 1914
William Martin Hastings was born in Smith County, Tenn. 20 Mar 1842 and died 11 Sep 1914. He came to Illinois when quite young. He married Mary Ann Moren in 1863. The fruit of this union was six boys and six girls. His wife and seven children survive. He united with the Missionary Baptist Church at Davis Prairie in 1885. During the war of the sixties, he was a soldier in Company D, 110th Regiment Illinois Volunteers. Burial was in Davis Prairie Cemetery. [An earlier obit says burial at Cross Roads.] MEP 17 Sep 1914
An inquest was held into the death of D.W. Caplinger [W.J. Caplinger elsewhere] the Marion man who lost his life Tuesday night near Spillertown. Facts brought out show the unfortunate man was under the influence of drink on Tuesday night. He leaves a wife and several children. MEP, Friday, 18 Sep 1914
Lewis Allen and family attended the funeral of Dennis Allen, half-brother of Lewis, who was killed Wednesday in a mine accident. He was 34 years old and leaves a wife and five children. MEP 18 Sep 1914
Marriage licenses Thursday
Andrew Nation, 22, Illmo, Mo. and Blanche Rendleman, 19, Bush
Aleck Ukanis, 2666 and Alena Belkewice, 19, both of Clifford MEP 18 Sep 1914
The small child of Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Stevens, living south of here, died Friday. MEP, Saturday, 19 Sep 1914
The case of the people against Philip, Joe and Pasqualo Dibona, Madison No. 9 Italians and brothers, charged with the murder of Angelo Kronice several weeks ago, was called for trial Friday. States Attorney Hartwell, seeing a lack of sufficient evidence, asked the court to direct the jury to return a verdict of not guilty, which was done. It was shown that two of the men were not present when Aronica [as written] was slain and that the latter had made a deadly assault upon the person of the third brother before he was killed. MEP 19 Sep 1914
A marriage license was issued Friday to Raymond Pleasant, 20 and Viola Roland, 18, both of Cambria. MEP 19 Sep 1914
Will Kidd, negro, went bad Saturday and drew a knife on his father and threatened the lives of his parents and another one or two. He fled and on Monday a call was received that he was at Galatia. An officer has gone after him. MEP, Monday, 21 Sep 1914
The four weeks old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Chamness died Saturday. Burial was in Chamness Cemetery southwest of Marion. MEP 21 Sep 1914
Sarah A. Borders administratrix of estate of C.C. Borders, deceased. MEP 21 Sep 1914
Myrtle Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Morgan of N. Court Street, died Monday of typhoid fever. She was 11 years, 6 months and 9 days old. The heartbroken parents have two other children, Hattie, 15 and Willie, 17. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP, Tuesday, 22 Sep 1914
The woman who was killed at Freeman Spur was Louise Brown, formerly Miss Murphy of Murphysboro. MEP 22 Sep 1914
Mrs. J.C. Nations and children have arrived here from Caruthersville, Mo. for a visit. She is a former Marion girl, Miss Carrie Mathis. Her husband passed away on the same day that his father, J.H. Nations, an old and leading citizen of Caruthersville, died. MEP 22 Sep 1914
Marriage licenses Monday
Willie Kismer, 22 and Mary Tanner, 18, both of Carterville
George Warren, 28 and Ethel Creal, 22, both of Marion MEP 22 Sep 1914
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Louie Scurlock, their third girl. MEP 22 Sep 1914
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Herman Jones, 21 and Vera Winning, 18, both of Carterville. MEP 22 Sep 1914
Marriage licenses
Wiley Whittington, 21, Benton and Delphia Martin, 19, West Frankfort
Thomas B. Choat, 47 and Melvina E. Dunning, 42, both of Carterville
Beng. H. Frye, 23, Carterville and Honour Hartsock, 21, DuQuoin MEP, Wednesday, 23 Sep 1914
Everett Lee Jenkins, 5 years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jenkins, died today. MEP 23 Sep 1914
New developments in the slaying of Louise Brown. She was not the wife of a Johnston City butcher, but the wife of Frank Brown, a former Murphysboro character known as “Cokehead” Brown. He and another fellow of his stripe had a shooting bee on the streets of Murphysboro more than a year ago and Brown ran away. Her name was not Louise, but Ethel Brown. Her mother lives in Denver, Colo. The body was shipped there. MEP 23 Sep 1914
Drunk and hunting for trouble, Riley Freeman shot and fatally wounded Mrs. Louise Brown in Charles Amati’s confectionery at Freeman Spur late Saturday evening. She was rushed to the hospital in this city and died Sunday morning. She refused to tell anything about her folks, or leaving any request even when as much as told by the physicians that she could not live. It was learned from some people in Murphysboro with whom she lived up until a short time ago, that her mother lives in Denver and the body was shipped there. She was a woman of the world, about 22 years old. [A lengthy account.] HN 24 Sep 1914
MEP 21 Sep says her name was Lois Brown and she was the wife of John Brown, a Johnston City butcher, from whom she was separated. Riley Freeman was captured in a farm house in Franklin County. He is the son of late James Freeman on whose farm the big mine was sunk and where the town of Freeman Spur is located. Paul Herrin, a married banker, was also at the blind tiger and he took her to the hospital in his car.
Rev. Walter Rolla Cremeans, formerly of this city, now pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Morrison, Ill., was married to Bess Katherine Davis on the 11th in Sturgis, Ky. The groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Cremeans of Urbana, Ill. and the bride is the daughter of Chas. M. Davis. FIN 24 Sep 1914
Notice of adjustment — estate of Alex Scolari, Bart Colombo administrator. HN 24 Sep 1914
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Dick Birkholtz, a daughter. HN 24 Sep 1914
The three-year-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Lazara died at Weaver last week from diphtheria. HN 24 Sep 1914
A baby girl was born Sunday to Mr. & Mrs. A.D. Morgan at Centralia. HN 24 Sep 1914
One of the little twins of Mr. & Mrs. Warren McNeill died Wednesday. HN 24 Sep 1914
Village Marshall Ed Collins of Buckner shot and probably fatally wounded Henry Copinski and his wife, Louise, Sunday. He went to the house to arrest Copinski. a Polander, and the man opened fire. Collins returned the fire. They were both taken to the hospital in Zeigler and are believed to be dying. HN 24 Sep 1914
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Darnell who have been visiting with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Jane Franklin, returned to their home in Cape Girardeau. MEP, Thursday, 24 Sep 1914
Col. Theodore Roosevelt, former president of the United States visited Marion Friday. MEP, Friday, 25 Sep 1914
Tobe Matthews, colored, died Saturday at his home on South Liberty Street after an illness of several months. He was born 10 Apr 1859 in Hardin County, Tenn. While he was small, his mother, “Aunt Sibb,” one of the oldest people of this section, came to Williamson County with him. He had lived in this city almost fifty years. He leaves his mother, two sisters and two little children. Burial will be in Rose Hill. MEP, Saturday, 26 Sep 1914
Napoleon B. Williams, former resident of Marion, Ill., where he had lived 30 years, died today of cerebral hemorrhage at the Soldier’s Home Hospital in Danville. MEP 26 Sep 1914
Miss Bertie Scott, 16, of Sesser, was struck and killed by a Burlington train Wednesday of last week as she started across the tracks on her way home from school. Her father was riding on the engine that struck her and witnessed the scene. A special was made up and she was rushed to a hospital in Centralia but died soon afterward. She lost both limbs. MEP 26 Sep 1914
The new Christian Church at Marion was dedicated Sunday. Rev. George L. Snively of Lewistown delivered the morning sermon and the former pastor, Rev. W.W., Weeden occupied the pulpit that evening. [A lengthy article.] MEP, Monday, 28 Sep 1914
John Douglas Edwards died Sunday at his home, 509 West Main following an illness of ten or twelve years. Locomotor ataxia was the cause. He was in his 52nd year. He was born in this county. He was in the milling business, doing business at the West Main mill in which his father, the late Charles M. Edwards, who died in 1882, conducted the business. He leaves his aged mother, Julia Elizabeth Edwards, living at the old home place on West Main, a brother, Dr. A.M. Edwards, sisters, Mrs. Ed M. Spiller and Miss Ada Edwards, all of this city. He never married. In March he went to Battle Creek, Mich., hoping to gain relief and returned home after a month, after which he went to Hinsdale, Ill. for treatment. He was brought home from there last Friday. Burial will be in the family lot at Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP 28 Sep 1914
Marriage licenses Saturday
Thomas Angell, 22 and Gaynell Adams, 18, both of Christopher
Andy Turcaik, 22 and Caroline Spisajaki, 22, both of Johnston City
Virgil Shelton, 24, Johnston City and Ollie Hunt, 18, Greenville
Harry Hall, 25 and Maude Fuel, 22, both of West Frankfort
Frank Bulliner, 21 and Lora Hayton, 19, both of Carterville MEP 28 Sep 1914
John Pine, an Italian of Madison No. 9, was charged with bootlegging. MEP, Tuesday, 29 Sep 1914
The old Williamson County jail on South Madison was sold at auction Saturday. Geo. H. Goodall was the purchaser. He paid $1,605, considered something like $400 more than was expected. He owns the ground immediately north of it. On this he plans to do some building at a time not far off. Plans now being made to tear away the livery stable building and erect a modern brick building the entire length of it. He will then have need for the lot on which the old jail house stands. EP, Monday, 28 Sep 1914
Matt Stoves, a former Marion man now in business at West Frankfort, came down to Marion Monday and was given his naturalization papers. He is an Englishman. MEP 29 Sep 1914
Marriage licenses Monday
Curtis Collins, 21 and Mossie Harrison, 18, both of Dewmaine
Robert Ellis, 22 and Edna Fanning, 18, both of Alton, Ill. MEP 29 Sep 1914
Mrs. Noah Bearden shot and killed herself Tuesday in a woodshed at her home, 1203 North State Street. Her 7-year-old son, Henry, found the body. He went to the house and told his sister, Gale, aged 14, that he had found mamma asleep but couldn’t wake her up. Mrs. Bearden had been in ill health for a number of months suffering from a form of nervous trouble produced by a severe spinal trouble. Before her marriage she was Miss Susan D. Moore. She died in her 40th year. She leaves a husband and five children: Hosea, 16, Gale, 14, Plessa, 13, Oren, 10 and Herman, 7, also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Moore living southeast of Johnston City, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Sarah McGinnis of Johnston City, Mrs. Rebeca Roques of California, Mrs. Tennie Parks of West Frankfort, Mrs. Monell Downs of West Frankfort and Ed and Newton Moore of Johnston City. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP, Wednesday, 30 Sep 1914
Herrin — Charles Greene and Joe Woodhouse arrived here from England on Sunday. They said they enjoyed their visit immensely. MEP 30 Sep 1914
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Powell of 608 E. Jefferson. MEP 30 Sep 1914
Mrs. Hannah Woodsworth, an aged lady living on South Holland Street, died Tuesday of tuberculosis. She was 49. She leaves three sons, all of Marion. Burial was at Tunnel hill. MEP 30 Sep 1914
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 12)