Extracted from the newspapers Marion Evening Post (MEP) and Herrin News (HN)
January
Philip Baldasano, 13-year-old son of Nick Baldasano, was shot Friday night by a bullet fired during the celebration of the New Year in the northwest section of the city. Members of the family were up about midnight while shooting was going on outside. The bullet passed through the wall of the house, through a bookcase and entered Philip’s body. He was taken to the hospital and operated on, but death ended his misery at nine o’clock Saturday morning. His father is an industrious citizen who keeps a store in the northwest section of the city. MDR Saturday, 1 Jan 1916
Coroner Strike was called to Johnston City Saturday to hold an inquest over the remains of William Hewlette who was reported to have been run over by a train and killed between Johnston City and White Ash. The report gained circulation that he had been murdered and his body placed on the tracks. The train leaving Marion at 6 o’clock on the C. & E. I. was the one that struck Hewlette. The body was considerably mangled. He left Johnston City in company with a man named Bart Bare, but they were said to have separated before the accident happened. They were friends and both worked at the New Virginia mine. William Hewlette is a brother of Mrs. John McAllister, residing on West Main Street. He had been a resident of this section for many years. MDR 1 Jan 1916
Ben Lamaster and Bertha Binkley, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Binkley, were married Friday. They will make their home on North Market Street. MDR 1 Jan 1916
Robert Kirk and his wife, who were witnesses in the trial of Pulley who was convicted of murdering Melvin Jack of Herrin, were found guilty of perjury. They will be sent to prison for a term of one to fourteen years. MDR 1 Jan 1916
Tyne Hudgens, a youth of 18 years, was accused of entering the district school near Wolf Creek on Christmas Eve when the scholars, teachers, parents and school directors were celebrating their annual yuletide eve dinner. The patrons claimed he was intoxicated and began a series of annoying disorderly taunts to the scholars. John Throgmorton, school director, appeared before the court as witness. Evidence showed that when asked to leave he refused and had to be ejected by the witness and that he tried to reenter the building with a drawn clasp knife in his hand. Hudgens admitted the allegations and was fined $10 plus costs, for a total of $18. He immediately went to Justice J.M. Jenkins in the new bank building and swore out a warrant for Throgmorton, claiming he committed assault and battery on him. MDR 1 Jan 1916
Hal Trovillion donated the following books to the new Carnagie Library. These books are some he either compiled or published: The Bloody Vendetta, Lincolniana Brochure, Amphora, Neopolitian Vingette, An Opion Journalistic and Success and Failure. MDR 1 Jan 1916
“Little Mexico,” a section of West Frankfort which has attained an unsavory reputation, was the scene of a shooting Saturday night which caused the death of one and possibly two men. A poker game was running in one of the dives and a man named Sullivan drew a pistol and shot two or three of his companions. Sullivan started for his home nearby and as he entered the gate of his home, a man from the dive where the trouble occurred, shot him through the head. Sullivan is dead and one or two of the other injured men are said to be dying. MDR Monday, 3 Jan 1916
Sylvester Palmera, 25, was arrested and charged with firing the shot on New Year’s night that killed Philip Baldassano. MDR 3 Jan 1916
J.E. Ledbetter, 75, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Florence Ryan, left for his home in Pensacola, Fla. He is a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the union ranks with the Illinois brigade. He was in the battles of Knox, Saulsbury and Greenville, being twice wounded and carried from the battlefield in each instance as dead. Just 30 years ago, he was at his old Marion home. He has lived in Pensacola fifteen years. MDR 3 Jan 1916
Mrs. Dossit died at Sikeston, Mo and her remains were brought here for burial. She was the mother of Mrs. Dent Reid of Chicago, who, with her husband, was former residents of Marion. Mrs. Reid was formerly the manager of the Reid House in this city and left here about three years ago for Chicago. MDR 3 Jan 1916
Hyden De Gignac and Mrs. J.C. Mills, of Chicago, arrived in Marion to be at the bedside of their father, A.L. De Gignac, proprietor of the Goodall Hotel. MDR 3 Jan 1916
Marriage license
Chester Pinkston, 23 & Verna Ogden, 21, Carterville MDR 3 Jan 1916
Edna Rendleman vs Frank L. Rendleman, bill for divorce, he a non-resident. MDR 3 Jan 1916
Mrs. Sarah Hodge, wife of D.C. Hodge, died about midnight Sunday at the family home near the brick plant. Burial will be at Buncombe. A husband and several children survive. MDR 3 Jan 1916
Mrs. Thomas Carter died Monday of dropsy at the family home on East De Young Street. Among those left to mourn her death is a son, George Carter, the popular assistant in County Clerk Scobey’ office. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 4 Jan 1916
The one-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Arvey Avery, of Pittsburg, was burned so severely that it died Monday morning. The mother was out of the house at the time the little one’s clothing caught fire. Mrs. Avery is a niece of Cullen Jeter of this city. Burial was in Hartwell Cemetery near Pittsburg. MDR 4 Jan 1916
The remains of Sarah Francis Dedmon, widow of D.C. Hodge, were taken to Buncombe Tuesday for burial beside her husband. She was a native of Tennessee. MDR 4 Jan 1916
Marriage license
R.F. Farmer, 33, Marion & Zella Clayton, 22, Goreville MDR 4 Jan 1916
Josephine Apwood vs Thomas J. Apwood, bill for divorce, he a non-resident. MDR 5 Jan 1916
Charles Hewlett, who has been here on account of the death of his brother, William Hewlett, returned to his home at Linton, Indiana. MDR 5 Jan 1916
George W. Hasseltine of Sessor, Ark., formerly of near Scottsboro, who has been away for fifteen years, is calling on old friends and relatives. He is doing well on a corn, alfalfa and flax farm of 80 acres and is also engaged in real estate and lumber business. MDR Thursday, 6 Jan 1916
Millard Hawkins has returned from Woodman, Colo where he has been at the Woodman Sanitarium. He reports he has regained his health completely. Woodman is a suburb of Colorado Springs. MDR 6 Jan 1916
Clara H. Campbell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G.W. Campbell of Pittsburg, died Wednesday at the age of four years, six months and two days. She had been suffering from pleurisy and was threatened with pneumonia. The coroner’s verdict was death from shock caused by burn from application of turpentine and coal oil. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. MDR 6 Jan 1916
Sheriff W.T. Harris took two men to Chester Penitentiary this morning, namely James Smoot, sentenced to 14 years for murder, and Fred Pulley alias Fred Moore, sentenced to a year and life for manslaughter. MDR 6 Jan 1916
J.M. Hudgens, who filed an assault charge against John Throgmorton, failed to appear this morning and the case was dismissed. MDR 6 Jan 1916
Marriage license
Leamon Boatright, 30 & Pearle C. McDonald, 22, E. St. Louis MDR 6 Jan 1916
Herrin News published on Thursday. Subscription is $1.00 per year.
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ferrero died Friday. He was one of a pair of twins, the other one having died a few days after birth. HN 6 Jan 1916
Three persons were sent to the penitentiary at Chester. Fred Pulley, charged with killing Melvin Jack on 21 August, pled guilty and was sentenced to an indeterminate term. Also, Robert Kirk and wife Della, at whose home the killing occurred, were found guilty of being accessories and were sentenced to from one to fourteen years. HN 6 Jan 1916
Marriage licenses on last day of 1915
Marshall Mosley, 22 & Josie Harper, 24, both of West Frankfort
Dennis Campbell, 18, & Amea Finney, 16, both of Herrin
Ervin Robinson, 24 & Cecile Clutts, 17, both of Herrin
Fillmore Wilkes, 22 & Louise Stover, 20, both of Dewmaine
Grant Barnett, 33 & Clara Maddox, 18, both of Dewmaine
Ben H. Lamaster, 20 & Bertha Binkley, 20, both of Marion HN 6 Jan 1915
William M. Chamness was crushed by a fall of slate Monday at the Jeffries mine and died a few hours later. He was 23 years old and leaves a wife and three children. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Chamness and lived four miles north of Marion. He was married to Grace Avery and to that union two boys and a girl were born. Burial was in Lake Creek Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 4 Jan & HN 6 Jan 1916
Marriage licenses
Earl Walls, 23 & Jennie Fox, 18, both of West Frankfort
Robert Flannigan, 22, Carbondale & Ethel Jones, 19, Murphysboro
R.F. Tanner, 33, Marion & Zellie Clayton, 22, Goreville
James M. Graves, 33 & Lizzie Reynolds, 35, both of Carrier Mills HN 6 Jan 1916
Harry Martin, the only man who succeeded in breaking out of the new Williamson County jail, has been captured and is now safely lodged in a cell behind the bars. On April 19, Martin, who had been given some privileges, dug the brick from the side of a window on the second floor of the jail and let himself down on the outside with a rope made by tearing up a blanket. He was being held on a charge of assault to murder and his escape would never have been possible had he not been granted the privilege of the “run-a-round.” The sheriff’s office notified officials in various cities and a continuous watch was kept for the escaped prisoner. Officials in West Frankfort landed Martin and Thursday night Deputy Sheriff Schaefer brought him to this city and locked him in jail. According to Martin’s own story, he has been “all over the country since making his getaway.” Recently he came from Leavenworth, having been in Leavenworth, it is possible that he has at some time served in the regular army. It is alleged that he has a brother who is a deserter from the army and is at the present time being sought by the federal authorities. As the authorities here now know what kind of man Martin is, they say he will have no more chances to dig out. MDR Friday, 7 Jan 1916
Mrs. B.F. Gilliland returned to her home at St. Charles, Ky. after being called here on account of the death of her brother, William Hewlett. She was accompanied home by Richard McAllister. MDR 7 Jan 1916
The Andrew Carnegie Corporation donated $18,000 with which to erect the library building. Marion has paid a regular library tax amounting to about $1,800 yearly for two years. The Library Board is composed of the following gentlemen: M. Woodley, President; Ed Stotlar, Secretary; R.O. Clarida, Treasurer; Ed M. Spiller; George R. Stone; Dr. H.D. Norris; P.B. Wilson; E. Longbons and Fred J. Mcintosh. Clifford Shopbell of Evansville, Indiana, one of the best-known architects in the country, drew up the plans which have been pronounced perfect. Robert Sparks was the contractor and the work has been well done throughout. A program is being arranged for the dedication and opening, Feb. 22. The Ladies Club of this city will furnish the assembly room with necessary rugs, furniture, etc. Marion is proud of the library and this is but another stepping stone passed in our onward march. [A picture of the new building.] MDR Saturday, 8 Jan 1916
Mrs. Minnie Smith, district superintendent of the Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society, is in the city in the interest of the home at DuQuoin. She is looking for homes for boys and girls. The home has taken seventy-six children from this county in years gone by. MDR 8 Jan 1916
Mrs. Thomas Carter died 3 Jan 1916. Mary W. Stewart was born 22 Jul 1856 near Corinth, the daughter of Holliday and Margaret Stewart. She married Thomas Carter, who survives, 9 Sep 1879. Four children were born: Gertrude, of whom she said a few days before she died, “Gertrude has not been away from me an hour in six months, Walter, who died 24 Dec 1906, George T. and Amy m. of Washington, C. [as written] When a young girl, she was converted and united with the M.E. Church at Corinth. The family moved to Marion 13 years ago. MDR 8 Jan 1916
An application for pardon of Gordon Johnson, who was convicted of murder at the July 1910 term of court. Dated at Ava, Ill. B.F. Smith MDR 8 Jan 1916
Mrs. C.R. Ragsdale attended the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Cosby of Metropolis. MDR 8 Jan 1916
Sarah Francis Hodge, wife of D.C. Hodge, was born near Nashville, Tenn. 28 Jan 1850 and died 2 Jan 1916 near Marion. Mrs. Hodge, nee Dedman, and D.C. Hodge were married 15 Jan 1870. Ten children were born, four preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband and children: Mesdames Edna Stocks, Ollie Overstreet, Belle Hogue, Nell Broadway, Gertie Girley and Harry Hodge. Funeral services were at Mt. Zion Church near Buncombe and burial was in Simpson Cemetery. MDR 8 Jan 1916
Marion’s new fire truck. The fire truck was sold to the city of Marion by the International Harvester Co. The truck has 20 horse power and is considered a most valuable addition to Marion’s firefighting equipment. The members of the fire committee from the city Council are F.S. Morrison, Dr. L.L. Fowler, R.W. Alsbrook, Curt Norman and Jerome Kimmel. MDR 8 Jan 1916
Men Who Made Honored Names Lived in Marion by W.W. Morris
My earliest recollection of Williamson County was a visit on horseback with my mother during the Mexican War. I rode behind her. The roads were for the most part mere cow paths. The country was full of game and the valleys were enlivened by the sugar camp and the crack of the hunter’s rifle. The prominent way off at Santa Fee were J.M. Cunningham, John H. White, William Eubanks, Andrew Duff and John A. Logan. The latter achieved national fame, Duff became one of the ablest jurists in the state and John H. White fell on a field of glory at Donelson. Had he lived he would have commanded an army corps long before the final climax at Appomattox.
I became a resident of the county about the year 1852, and so remained until the outbreak of the Civil War. I attended school at the Odum school house on Caney Creek taught by my father, O.B. Morris. The schools were open; the hum-drum of miscellaneous reading and spelling by pupils could be heard several hundred yards away. The brightest boys in that school were Hosea V. Ferrell and George Williford. The best were Toby Violet and Ned Odum (both killed at Donelson) and worst were West Willard and myself. We played hooky and “fit” and so were made to sit on the dunce block. One day Willard laughed at a little girl who dropped her doll on the floor during “books” and the teacher made him sit on the block and sing her to sleep. The brightest girls were Angeline Violet and Susan Atwood.
Dr. Henry Williford also taught at the same school house. He could take us all through the nine parts of speech in Smith’s grammar, but of syntax, false or otherwise, neither himself or pupils knew one jot.
In the early 50’s, Wetty’s hand mill and the water mills of John Ward, Dick Ward, Gen. Davis and Tom Davis, all on the Saline, were landmarks.
When we bolted our flour by hand we parched corn in the ashes for supper. John Davis was a prominent man, George Ferrell a prosperous farmer of fine intelligence and a personal and political friend of Willis Allen.
Stockton manufactured cow bells on the rising ground north of the present crossing of the I.C. and Market Street. Elijah Spiller, three miles further north, for industry, economy, prosperity and good citizenship, was a worthy disciple of Benjamin Franklin. Jas. Goddard, on the west side, had the most pretentious business house in Marion. I helped haul the stone for its foundation.
Politics was at a white heat in Marion about the time of the baptism of Fort Sumpter. I remember of one of the exciting days when a man rode through the crowd on the public square yelling for Stephen A. Douglas. When called to account he admitted he was for the Union but swore he was for Douglas with “spontaneous combustion.”
Jack Lewis was a prominent farmer south of town. He was proud of himself, Andrew Jackson and the great republic. When Sumpter was fired on, declared, “If I was in Old Abe’s place I would burn all the powder between the two seas and if them devils too Washington City I would hang them in less than twenty four hours.”
The people of Williamson County are of worthy ancestry. It may be said of them as of the people of New England:
They love their land because it is their own, And scorn to give ought others reason why, Would shake hands with a king upon his throne, And think it kindness to his majesty.
The geographic location of Marion foreshadows the not far off day when the center of population will be west of the city, when ocean streamers from the far east will discharge their cargoes at Cairo, when presidential and gubernatorial candidates and capitalistic nabobs will motor along your Logan-Lee trail. When that day comes Marion may stretch out its arms like a benevolent octopus and lay its enterprising hands upon many adjacent acres that are still waiting the touch of progressive fingers to spring into activity, opulence and power. [This is from the illustrated industrial edition published 8 January 1916. It has many pictures of buildings and people.]
This morning in City Court it was decided that Herman Edwards can push his two wheel cart over the sidewalks if he wishes. Edwards’ case was up in justice court and he was found guilty and it was appealed. Judge W.O. Potter decided the ordinance did not apply to him. A case of disturbing the peace is now being heard and other cases to be heard are Dona Hampton charged with conducting a house of ill fame. Following that, four divorce cases are on file:
Will Barham vs Laura Barham
Freda Merkle vs Phillip Merkle
Sophia Roach vs Harry E. Roach
Allen Casey vs Clarence Casey [as written] MDR Monday, 10 Jan 1916
James Gilbert Brush, 9 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. Willis Brush, 1400 North Glendale, died Sunday of catarrh fever and double pneumonia. He leaves his parents, one brother and two sisters. MDR 10 Jan 1916
Phil Evans, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Evans of West College Street, was buried Sunday in Rose Hill Cemetery. The child was only a few weeks old and the only child in the family. MDR 10 Jan 1916
Marriage licenses
Martin Mirt, 26 & Chelena Clerepak, 28, both of Clifford
Everett M. Holman, 22 & Grace Rader, 21, both of Carbondale MDR 10 Jan 1916
Mrs. Scott Sisney returned to her home at Illmo, Mo. after being in Carterville on account of the death of her father, Thomas Peters who died of Bright’s disease on 9 Jan. MDR 10 & 11 Jan 1916
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Will Price, colored, died today. MDR 10 Jan 1916
Leroy Daniel, only child of Mr. & Mrs. George Hassenbrock, died this morning. The babe was only 19 days old. The family resides on a farm 3 miles out of Marion. MDR Tuesday, 11 Jan 1916
William Chamness, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Chamness, was born 8 Nov 1893, two- and one-half miles southwest of Johnston City. He married Grace Avery 7 Aug 1912. Three children were born: Robert Avery, two years and five months old, Francis Bernice, one year and four months old and William, five weeks old. Besides his family, he leaves father, mother, and brothers: Jesse, Clyde And Walter. He died 3 Jan 1916 in a mine accident at Jeffrie Mine. Burial was in Lake Creek Cemetery. MDR 11 Jan 1916
Walter Deese and Henry Manfridini of Bush were arrested for bootlegging. When Deese was searched before being placed in county jail, a pint of “Sunny Brook” was found on his person. Both men have been up before on the same charge. MDR Wednesday, 12 Jan 1916
Dona Hampton was found not guilty of keeping a house of ill fame. The divorces of Barham and Roach were granted, the Merkel divorce was dismissed and the Casey divorce is still hanging fire. MDR 12 Jan 1916
Johnston City News
A baby girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. F. Hennetti Sunday. MDR 12 Jan 1916
John Carp and Antosia Trojnar were arrested at Clifford and charged with attempt to murder Toney Panek. MDR Thursday, 13 Jan 1916
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Eldo Wiggs, boy
Mr. & Mrs. O.M. Morgan, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Brandon, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Jenkins, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Stucker, boy
Mr. & Mrs. David Finney, boy
Mr. & Mrs. John Capoletti, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Hosea Moore, girl
Mr. & Mrs. A.C.Belletti, girl HN 13 Jan 1916
Attorney Arthur E. Church and Louise Malandrone were married last Tuesday. The wedding was to remain a secret but the news leaked out. The groom was brought up in Chicago where he met the bride when she was a nurse in the South Chicago Hospital. HN 13 Jan 1916
Attorney & Mrs. Charles Murrah are home from Chicago where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Murrah’s father, F.M. Conlan who died in a hospital in Little Rock a few days ago. He had an operation performed there several weeks ago and was getting along nicely until he contracted pneumonia fever and died. The body was taken to Chicago. One other daughter resides there. HN 13 Jan 1916
Guy McNeill died Saturday at City Hospital from injuries suffered on November 26th at Taylor No. 2 mine. His injuries were thought not to be serious, but complications developed in his hip where he was injured. He was about 38 years old and unmarried. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery. HN 13 Jan 1916
Pena Calcaterra and Virgil Lavanti were married Saturday morning at St. Mary’s Church by Rev. E. Senese. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Gualdoni stood sponsors for the couple. Maids of honor were Jennie Calcaterra and Bessie Marlo. Gentlemen of honor were George Berra and Edward Calcaterra. The wedding festivities were held at the home of the bride’s parents 220 North 19th Street. The luncheon table was well supplied and Joe Calcaterra, Joe Gualdoni and John Rancillio, the father and uncles of the bride, left nothing undone to welcome and give generous entertainment to the numerous guests. The military orchestra was in attendance, discoursing appropriate music. They will reside at 408 North 14th Street. HN 13 Jan 1916
George W. Gosnell was called to West Frankfort last week to attend the funeral of his brother Fred’s wife who died there of tuberculosis. HN 13 Jan 1916
John Stadghill, a driver at Lake Creek Mine, was killed yesterday when he was thrown and caught between the rib and the car. His neck was broken and his ribs crushed. He was 17 years old and came from Kentucky about a year ago and was a resident of Marion for six months. Seven weeks ago he went to Johnston City to work at the Lake Creek Mine and live with an uncle. MDR Friday, 14 Jan 1916
Marriage licenses
Luciano Grizzanto, 28 & Rosina Scarna, 29, both of Johnston City Henry Troy Murphy, 20 & Gazelle Parks, 18, both of Crab Orchard MDR 14 Jan 1916
Lodge King, 22, of Johnston City and Maisy Vaughn, 28, of West Frankfort, were granted a marriage license at Benton the past week. MDR 14 Jan 1916
Mrs. J.W. Mckinney attended the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Mcintosh of Creal Friday.
Misses Ida and Hattie Reese attended the funeral Friday at Creal of their aunt, Mrs. Sarah McIntosh.
Mrs. Fred Barth and Mrs. William Lines attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Sarah Mcintosh. MDR 14 Jan 1916
Mrs. Minnie Miller, wife of J.W. Miller, died yesterday at her home on North Buchanan Street. She leaves a husband and two small children. MDR Saturday, 15 Jan 1916
Marriage license
Charles Rottar, 28 & Carrie Wells, 20, both of Johnston City MDR 15 Jan 1916
Fred Taylor attended the funeral of his grandfather, Mr. Collins at Dahlgren. Mr. Collins was past ninety. MDR 15 Jan 1916
Jake Odum, a miner, was shot and killed by Grover Hefflin Sunday evening. They were said to have had a fight Sunday afternoon at the wash house at Scranton Mine. Hefflin went home and got a shotgun and returned. Hefflin says he fired at Odum to scare him and the shots took effect in Odum’s leg and resulted in his death. Hefflin was out on bond for bootlegging. He is in the county jail. MDR Monday, 17 Jan 1916
J.W. Horsley died yesterday. He was 72 years old and had been confined to his bed for some time. Mrs. Charles Fowler of Marion is a daughter and MRS. J.H. Browning a niece. MDR 17 Jan 1916
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Fries of 1401 North Garfield Street are the parents of a 9-pound baby girl, their first child. Mrs. Fries was formerly Clara Utley of Belleville. MDR 17 Jan 1916
Luciano Grizzanti and Risona Scarno were married Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Johnston City by Rev. C. Hodge. The groom has lived in Johnston City a number of years and the bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Federico Scarno who have lived in Johnston City seven years. MDR 17 Jan 1916
Freeman Sisk was called to Harrisburg Monday on account of the death of his brother, Ab Sisk. MDR 17 Jan 1916
In loving memory of Dorothy Bradshaw who departed this life seven years ago today, Jan. 17th 1909. Sadly missed by her children. MDR 17 Jan 1916
The funeral of Jake Odum was held this afternoon from Union Grove Church. The Cross Road School, of which Ray Starrick is teacher, was closed out of respect for Mr. Odum’s sister who attended the school. MDR Tuesday, 18 Jan 1916
Mrs. J.M. Smith died today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.C. Berry. She was born in Williamson County 72 years ago and was Miss Ad Sanders before her marriage. She is a sister of John Sanders of this city. Surviving are children: Mrs. W.C. Berry of Marion, Mrs. Cora Siebert of Mt. Carmel, Mrs. Ida Reagon of East St. Louis, John and Bert of East St. Louis. Burial was beside her husband in MT. Hope Cemetery, East St. Louis. MDR 19 Jan 1916
Jeanie Gardner Henderson of West Frankfort and Clyde L. Snider of Jefferson Barracks were married at St. Louis yesterday. MDR 19 Jan 1916
A baby boy born yesterday to Mr. & Mrs. O.L. Stephens, living near Chamness, died early this morning. MDR 19 Jan 1916
Elza Cash returned from Pomona where he had taken the body of Mrs. Ben Runion who died Sunday at Energy. MDR 19 Mar 1916
Marriage licenses
John Dalrymple, 22, Weaver & Mae McNelly, 20, Herrin
William H. Laudern, 23 & Nell J. Harris, 21, both of Carterville
Phillip J. McManus, 25, West Frankfort & Gertrude Davis, 21, Johnston City
Delmar Dorris, 32, West Frankfort & Jessie Wagner, 20, Creal Springs
Claude W. Pedigo, 25 & Meulah Frizzuel, 20, both of Herrin MDR 19 Jan 1916
Rev. Otto Horsely returned to his home in West Frankfort after attending the funeral of his father, J.W. Horsley in Creal Springs. MDR 19 Jan 1916
Mr. & Mrs. Eldridge Davis returned to their home in Carrier Mills after attending the funeral of their son-in-law, Jake Odum. MDR 19 Jan 1916
Angello Ranchillio, Pete Bolossi, Charles Pisoni, Steve Sismondi, Caesar Gualdoni, Frank Pisoni, Tony Barni, Charles Colombo, Angelo Calcaterra, Jake Colvenna and John Garavella, all of Herrin, pled guilty to bootlegging and were sentenced to sixty days in jail. MDR Thursday, 20 Jan 1916
Marriage licenses
Robert Bowen, 23 & Ira Hinckle, 19, both of Johnston City
Ray Slater, 25 & Emma Clark, 18, both of Pittsburg MDR 20 Jan 1916
Tony Moroni was fined $100 a count on four counts of bootlegging and 60 days in prison. Reports say Maroni said Judge Hartwell would never send him to jail. Joe Spesia, a first offender, was fined $150 and 30 days in jail. Dick Adams was fined $200 and given 60 days in jail. John Crispi, George Crespi and Paul Frattima pled guilty and were given sixty days and fined $385 each. HN 20 Jan & MDR 19 Jan 1916
John S. Pritchard was sentenced to 14 years for murdering his wife. On 12 Nov 1914, the naked body of a woman, weighted down with a large rock in a gunny sack, was found in the Big Muddy River north of Carbondale. A physician for the coroner gave his opinion that some doctor had performed an illegal operation. Pritchard has admitted knowledge of the operation. He did not take the witness stand in both his trials, the first of which ended in a hung jury. He is a blacksmith, six feet and four inches tall, about 37 years old. He lived at West Frankfort with his wife two children. HN 20 Jan 1916
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Romeo Ruzzetti, boy Mr. & Mrs. John W. Morris, girl Mr. & Mrs. John Kenner, boy Mr. & Mrs. Jack Woods, girl HN 20 Jan 1916
Mrs. Allie Hope passed through here Tuesday enroute home from Sesser where she was called on account of the death of an infant son of Mr. & Mrs. John Stoelzle. The child was found dead in bed Monday morning. HN 20 Jan 1916
Andrew Brown died at the home of his son, George Brown, Friday after a lingering illness of about nine months. He was 60 years old and leaves a wife and three children: Mrs. Minnie Earl of this city, George Brown of Energy and James Brown of Christopher. Burial was in the City Cemetery. HN 20 Jan 1916
The infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Louis Friedman died Monday and was shipped to St. Louis for burial. HN 20 Jan 1916
Mrs. George Phelps was called to Murphysboro to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Laura Yuill. HN 20 Jan 1916
George Webster of Buckner and Annie Tregoning of West Frankfort were married 25 Dec 1915 at St. Paul’s Church at Freeman Spur. The best man was George Webster, a gentleman friend of the same name as the groom. Maid of honor was Fannie Fenn Webster. Those present were Mrs. Mary Webster, mother of the groom, Mr. & Mrs. George Webster and Mr. & Mrs. Joe Fenn. The couple will reside in Buckner. HN 20 Jan 1916
Charles Thomas and Guy Weaver pled guilty to conducting gambling houses and were fined $100 each and added costs. MDR Friday, 21 Jan 1916
Mrs. Sallie Dunn, 79, died of La Grippe yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Beckie Morris. She was born near Freedom Church where the funeral will be held. MDR 21 Jan 1916
Andrew Donkovich and Annie Oravec, both of Johnston City, were married yesterday at St. Louis. MDR 21 Jan 1916
Lottie Fairless, 24, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charleson Fairless, died at Vienna yesterday of cancer. She is a sister of Bessie Fairless, a former bookkeeper for the Marion Daily Republican. Burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery. MDR 21 Jan 1916
Marriage license
Sim Duerche, 23, Co1p & Marie Ruggeri, 19, Herrin MDR 21 Jan 1916
Rev. J.J. Harris left this morning for Grand Chain where he will conduct the funeral for Joe Gount who died in that city. MDR 21 Jan 1916
Mr. & Mrs. Cullen Jeter are the parents of a boy, their fourth. MDR 21 Jan 1916
The little five-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Dralle died this morning. She had been suffering for some time with meningitis. She is survived by several brothers and sisters. [Headline says she is 5 months old.] MDR Saturday, 22 Jan 1916
John Biachini was fined $200 and sixty days at the county hotel on South Van Buren Street for bootlegging. MDR 22 Jan 1916
Marriage licenses
George Stover, 20, Pittsburg & Eliza Taylor, 19, Creal Springs
Charley Elvas, 42 & Lena Kornorskis, 18, both of Herrin MDR 22 Jan 1916
In Justice Miller’s court this morning, the charge against Oscar Powell of disturbing the peace was dismissed, but a charge of rape was brought against him. The parties concerned are all colored. MDR Monday, 24 Jan 1916
Louie Gualdoni pled guilty to selling liquor in anti-saloon territory and was fined $200 and costs and sentenced to sixty days in jail. Louie comes from over at Madison No. 9. The case against Tom Colombo was nolled by the state’s attorney and the one against Bart Colombo was stricken from the docket with leave to reinstate. MDR Tuesday, 25 Jan 1916
Mrs. Oscar Stephens died Monday at her home near Chamness from pneumonia superinduced by child birth a week ago. The little one had passed away at the time and the mother, following a relapse, succumbed to pneumonia. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Cooksey. She is survived by her husband, a four-year-old son, two brothers, Alva Cooksey of Carterville and Irvie Cooksey of near Chamness, one sister, Mrs. Avie Canady, a widow living with the parents. To add to the sorrow, the mother and sister are both seriously ill. Burial was at the Old Crab Orchard Cemetery. MDR 25 Jan 1916
Marriage licenses
Condon Armes, 20 & Velda Purnell, 18, both of Carterville Richard Dees, 30, & Cora McAfee, 20, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo. MDR 25 Jan 1916
Joe Colombo pled guilty to bootlegging and was fined $200 and costs with sixty days in jail. MDR 25 Jan 1916
G.H. Sullivan and Emma Hagler, both 21 and of Herrin, came from Pinckneyville and were married Saturday at Murphysboro. They asked the issuance of the license be kept secret for three weeks. They failed to get a license at Pinckneyville. MDR 25 Jan 1916
John Bradley, known as “Half a Dollar,” was killed last evening by the Chicago and Eastern train. The body was found at midnight but the body was cold. He was reported to have gone after work yesterday to a bootlegging joint near Spillertown and was seen there by James Hale and George Davis. These same men later saw Bradley sitting on the railroad track near the place where his body was found. Davis called to him and told him he ought to move or he might be killed but Bradley didn’t answer. He lived on North Otis Street and is the son of Sam Bradley. He was born 11 Jan 1871 and leaves a wife and three stepchildren. MDR Wednesday, 26 Jan 1916
Frank Stahl, nine-year-old son of A. Stahl of Herrin, was taken to St. Charles today as incorrigible. He would go in stores in Herrin and buy things on his father’s account and then sell them and would sell his clothes also. MDR 26 Jan 1916
B.D. “Uncle Dave” Jent died this morning of typhoid and rheumatism. He had been low for over two months. He was born 9 May 1856 in Midland, Tenn. and moved to Williamson County with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Matt Jent, in 1863. He married Sarah Kelly and four children were born. One son, Dr. J.A. Jent was at his bedside until yesterday when he thought his father was improving and left for his home in Pittsburg, Kansas. Another son, Charles, operates a dray delivery service in Marion. Lloyd is engineer at the West mine. The only daughter is Dorsa, a student at the township school. He is also survived by seven brothers and sisters: Mrs. Lottie Hendrickson of Marion, Mrs. Sac. True of Johnston City, Ten Avery of Johnston City, Mrs. Mary Burns of Murphysboro, Robert of West Frankfort, James of Carbondale and Sell of Johnston City. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 27 Jan 1916
Marriage license
Domun Parison, 24 & Cireana Orionti, 27, both of Dewmaine MDR 27 Jan 1916
Naoma J. Pritchett, wife of Junior Pritchett, died last night at her farm home. She was born 11 Apr 1842, the daughter of A. McInturff. She married Junior Pritchett 16 Apr 1867 and no children were born. Survivors are her husband and brothers, Lynn and Alfred McInturff. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery. MDR 27 Jan 1916
Marriage license
Mike Moses Nasser, 29, Terre Haute & Hazel Khory, 18, Herrin MDR 27 Jan 1916
Five prisoners in the county jail at Marion made their escape Sunday evening and have not been found. They gained their freedom by tearing away the bricks at the side of the window. The escaped men are Charles Taylor, charged with compromising a criminal case; Ernest Felkins, charged with burglary and larceny; Ed English charged with stealing a harness; Herman Russell, charged with stealing chickens and Ernest Steward, charged with robbery. Three other men in the cage made no attempt to get away and later gave the alarm. They are Grover Hefflin, charged with the murder of Jake Odum, Jim Morgan, charged with assault to murder and a man named Hoosier, charged with drunkenness. The men escaped through the south window on the east side. They took a wire from the hinge that holds their beds and pried open the screening and then worked the mortar loose around the bricks. The men crawled through between the bars and the bricks. This is the second jail delivery since the new jail was finished and both through the same method although at different windows and different cells. The escape was made April 19 when Harry Martin got out. He was captured two weeks ago. HN 27 Jan 1916
Births
Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Morris, girl
Mr. & Mrs. William Pearce, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Miramonti, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Gossman, boy
Mr. & Mrs. John Pellatti, girl HN 27 Jan 1916
Tony Moroni, who is sojourning at the county boarding house in Marion, was here Monday to spend the night with his family. He returned to jail Tuesday. HN 27 Jan 1916
After suffering with tuberculosis for some fifteen months, Clint, the 20-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. A.M. Walker, died Friday at his home at 605 South 19th Street. Burial was in the City Cemetery. HN 27 Jan 1916
George Tate died last night at the home of his son-in-law, A.C. Corley, 716 East Union Street. He had been a resident of Williamson County 33 years and lived in Marion 8 years. He was born in Hamilton County, but lived the majority of his life in this section. He leaves a wife and children: Guy D. Tate and Alte Corley. He was 61 years, 2 months and 15 days old. MDR Friday, 28 Jan 1916
Mrs. Rosie Washington Sanders, widow of Daniel Sanders, died this morning at the farm home near Big Muddy mine. She was born in 1839 and is the last direct descendant of the famous LEE family of Virginia. She was born in Williamson County and lived here all her life. She leaves four children: Dr. F.M. Sanders, J.C. Sanders of Marion, Mrs. Elizabeth Sloan, who lives on the old homeplace, and Dr. E.W. Sanders of Freeman Spur. Four children preceded her in death. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Saturday, 29 Jan 1916
An infant son of Mr. & Mrs. John Polazzo, a miner, died yesterday. MDR 29 Jan 1916
The small baby of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Roundtree, living on East Boulevard, died Sunday. MDR Monday, 31 Jan 1916
Jennie Baldasino, 2 months and five days old baby of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Baldasino, died Sunday. There are two other children in the family. MDR 31 Jan 1916
Marriage licenses
Sam Desimone, 27, West Frankfort & Mary Mcdaniels, 18, Christopher S.L. Cates, 23, Weaver & Lillian Rush, 16, Herrin
Godfrey Owens, 21, Mount Vernon & Mable Smith, 19, Herrin MDR 31 Jan 1916
Grace Martin McLuskie, wife of Alec McLuskie, a miner of 412 South Midway, died this morning following a sick spell of 6 months. She was 30 years, 10 months and 24 days old. MDR 31 Jan 1916
John Springs died Saturday following a couple weeks of intense suffering. Blood poison originated in his foot and the foot was amputated. They later had to make two more amputations. He was born 3 May 1859, the son of Amanda & W.P. Springs. He left a wife, but no children, two sisters: Mrs. B.D. Griggs and James Parker [as written], both of Marion. He formerly owned a farm near Ozark, but the last few years had run a confectionary in Marion. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 31 Jan 1916
February
James Washington Thomas, 55, of East Prairie, Mo., and Nellie Walker, 19, of Carbondale, secured a marriage license in Marion and were married in Carbondale. Rev. Ellis W. Jones of the First Baptist Church in Carbondale returned the certificate for filing. County Clerk E.H. Scobey returned it to the pastor, telling him to inform the couple they would have to be remarried as it wasn’t legal since they were not married in the county where they secured the license. MDR Tuesday, 1 Feb 1916
Mt. Vernon — James C. Maxey died here Sunday at the age of 88. He had lived here all his life and was the oldest native citizen of Jefferson County. He is survived by descendants reaching to the fifth generation. MDR 1 Feb 1916
Marriage license
Charles Garino, 31 & Leone Domenica, 29, both of Weaver MDR 1 Feb 1916
Mary M. Ward died this morning at the home of her son, Frank Ward of 501 White Street. She is the widow of Francis Ward who died the 16th of last December. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Luke Rawls and was 76 years old. Surviving are children: Charlie Ward and Mrs. Annie McGinnis of Fordville, Frank Ward, Beulah Rawls of Marion and Mary Thompson of Arkansas. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
MDR Wednesday, 2 Feb 1916
Word was received Monday of the marriage of Lillian Browning Westbrook, formerly of Marion, and Dr. James Melville Shields of Grand Junction, Colo. They were married at the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Lawrence Browning of 4358 W. Pine Blvd, St. Louis. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Maude Parham, but while here lived with Mr. & Mrs. John Bainbridge. They will make their home in Grand Junction. MDR 2 Feb 1916
Marriage license
Hubert Jackson, 22, New Burnsides & Reba Borum, 19, Creal Springs MDR 2 Feb 1916
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Arla Crain, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Bell, girl
Mrs. Mabel Corneghi Haggard, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Holly Hancock, boy HN 3 Feb 1916
After a lingering illness of several months, Belle Davis passed away of heart trouble at the home of her mother on South Park Avenue Friday. A mother and two brothers survive. Burial was in City Cemetery. Misses Eva Mcintosh, Winnie Harmon, Grace Stull, Stella Felts, Zella Keaster and Belle Lacy acted as pall bearers. HN 3 Feb 1916
Mrs. Maude Hall and her infant daughter died Wednesday of last week at their home near Sunnyside. The infant died in the forenoon and the mother in the afternoon. Mrs. Hall was 28 years old and the baby was three days old. A husband survives. The remains were shipped to Thompsonville for burial. HN 3 Feb 1916
Marriage license
C.B. Walker, 28, Kankakee & Daisy Walker, 28, West Vienna. They were formerly married but divorced about four years ago. They requested the clerk to keep their names out of the paper, but then the records gave them away. MDR Thursday, 3 Feb 1916
Ada Demming died Friday at her home in Clifford. She had been suffering for some time with tuberculosis and developed pneumonia fever. Burial was in the City Cemetery. HN 3 Feb 1916
John Crespi, who is taking a sixty-day vacation, the guest of Jailer Foster in Marion, spent Monday evening in Herrin. He says that the Herrin boys in jail are contenting themselves with music and reading. They have several musical instruments and make the jail ring with Italian airs. HN 3 Feb 1916
Ora Fry, 14-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H.L. Fry of Southern Precinct, 3 miles west of Chamness store, died about 1 o’clock this morning. About ten o’clock yesterday morning, she took some paper into the sitting room and started to place it on the mantle of the fireplace. As she reached up, her dress swung around into the fire and immediately became a blaze. Her mother was very ill in an adjoining room and the girl ran to that room. The mother got out of bed and pulled the clothing from the girl. In doing so, the mother was severely burned and may die from her burns. Ora was the youngest child in the family and leaves a brother, Dallas, a sister Flora and a half-brother Percival, 2 half-sisters Oma & Myrtle. She was a student at Armstrong School. Classmates will be pallbearers with burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery. MDR Friday, 4 Feb 1916
Marriage license
Ward Willis & Bess Chism, both of Tunnel Hill MDR Saturday, 5 Feb 1916
The body of Mrs. Andrew Neely passed through Marion today enroute to Jonesboro for burial. She died Saturday at her father’s home, three miles southwest of Creal Springs after suffering several months with tuberculosis. Her mother, Mrs. James Fowler, was a sister of the late John R. Sanders of this city. MDR Monday, 7 Feb 1916
Judge D.T. Hartwell granted naturalization papers to Frank Walch, Frank Gigaric, Vinceny Petrovich, James Simpson, Andrew Wands, Ealic Hovart and Tony Pausche. MDR 7 Feb 1916
Lucille Mitchell, 18 and Harold Read Shailer, 35, were married this morning at the home of bride, 209 West Boulevard. Rose Taylor played the wedding march and the bride entered the room upon the arm of her farther, John W. Mitchell. She was accompanied by Elizabeth Jones. They will make their home in New York City. MDR Tuesday, 8 Feb 1916
A marriage license was issued this morning to Fred Samuel Sherman, 32 of Chicago, a blind man, to marry Goldia Peterson, 29 of Hurst. MDR 8 Feb 1916
Congressman E.E. Denison introduced a bill for the granting of a pension to Stephen J. Simpson of this city. Mr. Simpson is a veteran of Company F, 31st Illinois Infantry. MDR 8 Feb 1916
Marriage licenses
Walter Browning, 26 & Lula Rogers, 19, both of Herrin
F.E. Allen, 23, Chicago & Bonnie Holder, 20, Marion MDR 8 Feb 1916
Josephine Apwood was granted a divorce from Thomas J. Apwood. Her maiden name of Josephine Chase was restored. He did not appear. MDR 8 Feb 1916
There are 39 prisoners in the county jail and 24 of those are charged with bootlegging. 38 bootlegging cases were carried over from the September term of court to the February term and 33 new bootlegging cases were placed on the docket. Under an opinion rendered by state’s attorney Spiller, anyone convicted in circuit court can be worked upon the county highways if the judge so specifies in the sentence. Judge Hartwell will doubtless put these men to work instead of letting them loaf in the new jail. During the last term of court, at one time eleven appeared at one time, all coming from Herrin. They each had a bundle of clothing under their arm and pled guilty in one bunch so the judge gave them all a fine of 60 days and $200 each. Rich and poor fared alike when it came to the trial. Among those arrested was Tony Maroni, also from Herrin and when convicted he drew the customary sixty days. He is the owner of several buildings in the city of Herrin. MDR Wednesday, 9 Feb 1916
James Wiseman and Julia Powell were married yesterday. Both parties are colored folks from Marion. MDR 9 Feb 1916
Divorces granted
Peter McDonald vs Sarah McDonald
Stella Clarida vs Web Clarida
Flora Burns vs Fred H. Burns
Dolly Lindloff vs Leonard Lindloff MDR 9 Feb 1916
Alice M. Gill, daughter of J.M. & Mary E. Gill, was born near Pulley’s Mill 10 Oct 1872 and died 4 Feb 1916. She was preceded in death by her mother, brother and sister. Surviving are her father, two brothers and two sisters. Burial was in Fountain Cemetery. MDR 9 Feb 1916
A.G. Burnett, manager of the Owl Drug Store of Johnston City, and Kathryn Kiger, daughter of William Kigor of Marion, surprised their friends when they returned to Johnston City last night and announced they had been married at Carmi. MDR Thursday, 10 Feb 1916
Mrs. A.W. Carlton attended the funeral of Thomas Smith Wednesday in Carterville. MDR 10 Feb 1916
Tuesday evening Mr. & Mrs. T.C. Kearns gave a wedding reception at their home at 611 North 13th Street in honor of their daughter, Martha and John Perrine, who were married in St. Louis on January 27. [A long list of those present] HN 10 Feb 1916
Dr. Gardiner reports he delivered a set of twins for his Polish friend, Charlie Thomas of Weaver. Just fifteen months ago, he saw the stork bring the first children into the home, a set of twins, a boy and a girl. The same thing happened Sunday. HN 10 Feb 1916
Mr. & Mrs. George Phelps went to Murphysboro Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Levina Keel. HN 10 Feb 1916
Dewey McGuire, 17-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Ed McGuire of Hurst, is at the hospital where he had both legs amputated. He fell under an Iron Mountain train at Bush. HN 10 Feb 1916 George McGuire was a blacksmith’s helper at the mine in Bush and was hopping a train. He is a nephew of Charles McGuire of Marion. MDR Tuesday, 8 Feb 1916
Ralph J. Bemis, 3-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Bemis, died Wednesday of pneumonia fever at their home on South Park Avenue. Burial was in the City Cemetery. HN 10 Feb 1916
Mr. & Mrs. H.P. Lamaster attended a family reunion and birthday dinner given in honor of his mother at the home of W.B. Lamaster in Marion last Sunday. “Aunt Matilda” is very active and vigorous for one of her age and takes great delight in feeding and caring for the old family horse, as well as to visit and care for the sick and needy of her neighborhood. Mrs. Lamaster is the oldest native of this city now living, being born in the present city limits of Herrin 84 years ago. HN 10 Feb 1916
Marion was hit by a disastrous fire last night and for a time it threatened to take out the entire on the northwest side of the city square. Smoke was seen coming from Moore’s Jewelry Store at 7:30. The Odd Fellows were in session and the men had to almost crawl out. Practically all their books and regalia were lost. The other lodges that used the room were the Rebeccas, Redmen, Pocohantas, Ben Hur, Woodmen of the World, Woodmen Circle and Foresters, all of whom lost their records and regalia. The Attorneys who had their offices upstairs suffered heavy losses thru their libraries being destroyed. The office of Neely, Galimore, Cook and Potter were able to save their abstract books, but that was about all that was saved. The First National Bank was a total loss and will have to be taken down. When the fire was at its height, the fire fighters were called to the home of Judge D.T. Hartwell, 402 South Madison. It was a total loss. [A lengthy article.] MDR Friday, 11 Feb 1916
Albert A. Rice, 67, died of heart trouble yesterday at his home near Oak Ridge. His wife died two years ago. He is survived by a son, William, of Johnston City and two daughters, one living at Pittsburg and the other at Sunnyside. They are the wives of Rev. Levine Fustin and Jake Bailey. Funeral services will be at White Ash Cemetery. MDR 11 Feb 1916 MDR 17 Feb says Augusta Day of Pittsburg is a daughter and Mose Rice of Murphysboro is a brother. He was born 9 Aug 1850 in Franklin Co, Ill.
The infant of Mr. & Mrs. Will Hemerton, near Chamness, was buried yesterday at Crab Orchard. MDR 11 Feb 1916
The First National Bank is now doing business in the front corner room of the city hall. They were able to move their furniture from the burned building and polish it up. MDR Saturday, 12 Feb 1916
Marriage licenses
R.G. Robinson, 26, Johnston City & Susie Malone, 20, Central City, Ky. Anacharsis Overlet, 21 & Flora Decubber, 18, both of Johnston City MDR 12 Feb 1916
Myrtle Blue of Saline County, sister to Ray Blue of Marion, and George W. Legan were married Monday in Paducah. They will reside in Herrin. MDR Monday, 14 Feb 1916
Nona Clayton was granted a divorce from Albert Clayton. MDR 14 Feb 1916
H.L. Stricklin returned from Harrisburg where he attended the funeral of his uncle, William Stricklin. MDR 14 Feb 1916
Ruth Stewart, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Stewart died Sunday at their home on East Main Street, aged 1 month and 7 days. The funeral was at Dillingham Shade [Shed] northwest of Marion. MDR 14 Feb 1916
Marriage licenses
M.A. Gurley, 35, Marion & Mary I. Fish, 32, Johnston City
Eugene Roberts, 25, Marion & Bertha North, 25, Carterville MDR 14 Feb 1916
Mrs. Temple E. Wise was buried yesterday in West Frankfort. She died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G.W. Murphy at Ozark. MDR Tuesday, 15 Feb 1916
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carter and son Clyde were called to Creal on account of the death of Mrs. Annie Sutton, wife of J.M. Sutton who lives seven miles east of here. Mrs. Sutton died of pneumonia fever. She is survived by a husband and three children: Ohmar Sutton who is married and living at Hurst, Mrs. Beulah White of Hurst and Ernest who is 14 years old. MDR 15 Feb 1916
Beatrice Penley, four-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Luther Penley, died yesterday at five o’clock from burns suffered at noon. The mother had gone across the street to visit a neighbor when the child ran out of the house all on fire. She was born 7 Nov 1911 at Pouden, Tenn. The family had lived here three years and four months. MDR Wednesday, 16 Feb 1916
Mrs. S.J. Cline, better known as “Grandma” Cline, is ninety today. She kept the Goodall for years. She was born in Tennessee and came here in the 70’s. She has four children: J.M. Cline of the Rexall Drugstore, with whom she lives, A.L. Cline of the State Board of Equalization, MRS. B.D. Bracy of Marion and Mrs. Dave Chaney, living east of Marion. MDR 16 Feb 1916
Marriage licenses
Noah Yates, 29, Herrin & Minnie Burress, 18, Princeton, Ky.
Robert E. Hall, 21 & Nellie Williams, 19, both of Johnston City
Columbus Farmer, 21, Marion & Della George, 20, Olive Branch
James Mooney, 36 & Mrs. Annie Garavalia, 29, both of Herrin
Onefrio Pilliettere, 27 & Vincengena Barraco, 17, both of Johnston City MDR 16 Feb 1916
Charlton Fairless died a week ago today at his home near Vienna, eighteen days after the death of his daughter, Lottie. Burial was at Fraternal Cemetery. He had been sick with the Grippe and it is thought the shock of his daughter’s death also induced heart failure. MDR 16 Feb 1916
Robert McDowell died this morning at Herrin from injuries received yesterday at Mine A of C.C. Coal Co. His legs were broken and he suffered internal injuries. He came here from Kentucky some time ago and had no relatives here. His body will be shipped to Kentucky for burial. MDR Thursday, 17 Feb 1916
Jailer Foster and Sheriff Harris and deputies searched George Davis last night and took a saw away from him. He is in jail awaiting trial on a charge of stealing $500 worth of mine coupons. MDR 17 Feb 1916
Mrs. Alice O’Neal, widow of Rollie O’Neal, died yesterday from apoplexy. She was born in England 5 Dec 1840 and was 75 years, 2 months and 11 days old. She leaves no children, two nephews George Crossley of Stonefort, Ill. and Frank Crossley of St. Louis. The funeral will be today from the Shade [as written] Church. MDR 17 Feb 1916
Some time ago Rev. W.E. Brush brought an old china cup to the office of the Republican-Leader which is a very interesting relic. It is one which has been in his possession for 34 years and which has belonged in hiss family for at least since 1812. They brought it to Illinois when they settled in Pope County in that year. It was given the property of David Glissom [as written] and was given by him to his daughter who was the great grandmother of Rev. Brush. The cup is a fine specimen of “crackle ware” and is decorated in morning glory designs showing the leaves and opened and closed flowers and the colorings are in green, dark blue and gold. The cup has been a traveler and its owners have lived in thirty-four places to the knowledge of the present owner. MDR 17 Feb 1916
Annie Bradley Sutton was born 11 Apr 1866 and died 14 Feb 1916. She was the daughter of John V. and Martha Bradley. She united with the Christian church at Shiloh and later changed her membership to Rail’s Grove of which she was a member until her death. She married F.M. Sutton 2 Nov 1893 and two children were born: Beulah and Ernest. She is survived by her husband, daughter and son. She was buried in the Herrin family grave yard. MDR 17 Feb 1916
Albert Jeffreys and Arrenda Crawford, both of Herrin, were married Wednesday at Mt. Vernon. MDR 17 Feb 1916
Marriage licenses
Tandy Pool, 22 & Rosie Helms, 27, both of Herrin
Clayton Scarlett, 29, Herrin & Pearl Lingle, 26, Goreville MDR 17 Feb 1916
Yesterday Miss George became a Farmer. Mr. Farmer and Della George were married at his home on North Court Street. MDR 17 Feb 1916
James Holliday died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Andy Summers. He lived for 25 or 30 years on a farm 3 miles west of Galatia. He was born near Equality in 1834. His wife died 9 years ago. He is survived by four of his ten children: Marion Holliday and Mrs. Andy Summers of Marion, Mrs. George Strien of Galatia and Mrs. Edward Stevenson of Date City, Fla. He lived with his daughter in Florida several years, but has lived with Mrs. Summers the past few months. Had he lived until March he would have been 82 years old. Burial will be in Ebenezer Graveyard near Galatia. MDR 17 Feb 1916
A. Yates, the 16-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Yates of Johnston City, was instantly killed Wednesday when he was crushed between a car and the rib of entry. He was a trapper boy. MDR 17 Feb 1916
Ethel Baysinger vs Luther Baysinger, bill for divorce and custody of child. MDR 17 Feb 1916
The population of the city of Herrin numbers 9,442. In 1890, the place was not on the map. The 1900 Federal Census showed 1,559, in 1910, 6,864, and the 1913 official city directory showed 9,121. HN 17 Feb 1916
Freda Poe and Edward McCreery were married Sunday in Paducah, KY. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.L. Poe of 414 South 14th Street and the groom is the youngest son of Mr. & Mrs. J.M. McCreery of 508 South 14th Street. HN 17 Feb 1916
Mary I. Fish Of Johnston City and M.A. Gurley of Marion were married Saturday at the home of G.W. Duncan of Johnston City. The bride is from Evansville, Ind. HN 17 Feb 1916
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. William Suffill died Sunday. Burial was in City Cemetery. HN 17 Feb 1916
Mrs. Nancy Graves, 78, died at her home in Energy Saturday. She leaves one son, George Graves of this city. Burial was in White Cemetery near Freeman Spur. HN 17 Feb 1916
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Troy Lane, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Joe McCarty, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Shelby Stewart, girl
Mr. & Mrs. A.B. Hart, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Casper, girl
Mr. & Mrs. C.A. Turner, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Garavalia, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Parotti, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Denver Bouie, girl HN 17 Feb 1916
The funeral of Thomas McNeill who was fatally injured in the North mine at Christopher Friday afternoon and died there early the next day, was held from the Baptist Church in this city Monday morning. The body was brought to the home of his mother on N. 17th Street. Burial was in the City Cemetery. He was 41 years old and is survived by a wife and two daughters, four brothers: Huten [as written], Congress and Frank of this city and Sam of Murphysboro. He was assistant mine manager and was assisting on the bottom, staking some cars out. The pole used for staking the cars flew out and struck him across the abdomen. HN 17 Feb 1916
Robert McDowell was very seriously, probably fatally, injured by a fall of slate in Mine A of the C. and C. Coal Company Wednesday. Both his legs were crushed and he was internally injured. He was moved to City Hospital. HN 17 Feb 1916
Carterville will vote on the question of saloons at the next election. MDR Friday, 18 Feb 1916
Bert Alsup, driver at Madison Number Nine, who was injured on the 12th when his mule fell down on him and knocked him under a car, died Saturday at the hospital in Herrin. He was 27 years old and leaves a wife and two children. Burial will be at Cambria. MDR Saturday, 19 Feb & HN 24 Feb 1916
Mrs. Ruby Emery was brought to Marion yesterday by Deputy Berry from Centralia. She is wanted in connection with the Melvin Jack case and is charged with perjury. MDR Monday, 21 Feb 1916
Mary L. McDaniels, 6 months old baby of Otis & Pearl Mcdaniels, is being brought here from Cairo and burial will be in Coal Bank Cemetery. The family formerly lived out in the country near here. MDR 21 Feb 1916
William Cooprider, a miner living near Fordville, died this morning at Emma Jones Hospital. He had been ill two weeks and died following an operation. He was about 35 years old and leaves a wife and a girl between three and four years of age. Burial will be in Hurricane Cemetery. MDR 21 & 22 Feb 1916
Velma Jackson, 8-day old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Jackson, died yesterday at the home on South Mechanic Street. She was born 10 Feb. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 21 Feb 1916
James Harvey Holliday was born 3 Mar 1834 in Gallatin County, Illinois, the son of Joel J. Holliday and died 17 Feb 1916. He married Adaline Brooks, eight children were born, two survive: F.M. Holliday of Marion and Mrs. George Stain of Galatia. He spent the greater part of his life near Galatia. His wife died 21 Nov 1876 and in May 1877, he married Harriet Rogers. Two children were born to this union: Mrs. Mattie Summers of Marion and Mrs. Edward L. Stevenson of Dade City, Fla. His second wife died 8 Mar 1907. Burial was at Ebenezer Church in Saline County. MDR 21 Feb 1916
Fred Worley, son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Worley, living four- and one-half miles southeast of Marion, died yesterday of typhoid fever. He is a nephew of George Worley, carpenter at Marion. He was 19 years, 11 months and 13 days old. He leaves two sisters, Antice and Grace. Burial will be in Worley Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 22 Feb 1916
On and after the 15th of April, the scale of wages for bricklayers and plasterers will be 75 cents per hour. MDR 22 Feb 1916
Johnston City is now disposing of its bootleggers and will send them to Marion to board with Jailer C.C. Foster and also will make them work the county highways. Al Hartwell drew a fine of $175 and sixty days in jail. Bill Ring failed to appear but was sentenced, however. Judge Clayton sentenced three men, fined them and specified all should work out their sentence upon the road. They are Frank Hatfield, 30 days & $75, Lewis Pagini, 60 days & $100 and Bill Ring, 90 days & $50 per count. MDR Wednesday, 23 Feb 1916
Marriage license
Gus Reeder, 34 & Rosie Watkins, 20, both of Murphysboro MDR 23 Feb 1916
Zeigler, Ill. — John Herrilla, 12, died mysteriously here on 22 Feb. He was fishing with three companions and found piece of a root which he thought was callmus. He bit off a small piece and swallowed it and the other boys did likewise. In an hour they were all sick and the Herrilla boy in convulsions, from which he died in another hour. One of the other boys is seriously ill, but the others have improved. MDR 23 Feb 1916
J.W. Whitlock died yesterday in Chicago. He was born and raised in Marion and was 65 years old. He leaves a wife, married daughter and three sons. He was the son of J.W. Whitlock and a half-brother to Mrs. E.N. Rice, T.C. & Milton Whitlock of Marion, none of whom were able to attend the funeral in Chicago. MDR 23 Feb 1916
Albert Topel of Herrin purchased a marriage license and asked the clerk if he could return it if it wasn’t used. The clerk told him to see what the young lady said about it. Justice George Miller returned it this morning after the ceremony making miss Lulu Nold Mrs. Topel. MDR 22 Feb & 23 Feb 1916
Marriage licenses
J.M. Green, 24 & Nell Ozment, 20, both of Marion
S.M. Crain, 64 & Mrs. S.A. Rose, 56, both of Herrin
Albert Topel, 21 & Lulu Nold, 18, both of Herrin MDR 23 Feb 1916
George Davis, who stole $500 worth of coupons from the Rend store in Weaver a month ago, was caught a few days ago with a saw in his possession while in prison in Marion, pleaded guilty Saturday before Judge D.T. Hartwell and was sentenced to two years. Not many years ago, the Judge, as prosecuting attorney defended Davis when he was being tried on a slaying charge. He was convicted and served time. This occurred in Herrin and was the outgrowth of relations Davis’ wife was said to have previously had with the man who Davis slew. Davis formerly lived in Herrin and was born and reared at Creal Springs. HN 24 Feb 1916
Tom John, prominent in politics in Southern Illinois, died at his residence Tuesday/Wednesday in Murphysboro. His only surviving brother is Evan John, superintendent of the Chicago and Carterville Coal Company of this city. He is also survived by a wife, four daughters and a son. For years he conducted his saloon, known in Murphysboro as Tommy John’s corner. He was born 20 Sep 1863 in Maestag, Galmorganshire, South Wales. He married 3 Feb 1888 Hannah Limbert of Murphysboro. She and eight of their nine children survive: Mrs. Ruth Graff of Carbondale, Mrs. Paul W. Oxford, Misses Hannah, Hilda & Mary and Frank John and Thomas Jr. and Rudolph Edward all of Murphysboro. Also surviving are cousins: Mrs. James Doran of Uniontown, Pa., Mrs. John J. Thomas of Cambria, III., Miss Anna Perkins and Mrs. Essa Parmley of Los Angeles, Calif. and John J. Perkins of Murphysboro. HN & MDR Thursday, 24 Feb 1916
Nellie McGill, 28, wife of J.H. McGill of Carbondale died yesterday of Bright’s disease and the body was brought here for burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. She was formerly Nellie Bradshaw of this city. She is survived by sisters & brothers: Mrs. Cassie Gibbs and Mrs. Robert Jones of Marion, Mrs. John Kearney of East St. Louis, Geo. Bradshaw of Herrin, Walter & Jack Bradshaw of Clifton and Al Bradshaw of Crainville. MDR 24 Feb 1916
Mrs. Angeline Washington Ingram died this morning at her home near the township high school. She was the youngest daughter of “Uncle” Dave Cocke and the wife of T.J. Ingram. She had suffered nearly a year from tuberculosis and chronic malaria. She was born in Marion and lived here all her life. MDR 24 Feb 1916
E.N. Rice, blacksmith, owns an old plate which has quite an interesting history. It was purchased by his mother in Sharon, Pennsylvania in 1863 and brought to Illinois when the family moved here in 1864. Some of the family has been eating from the plate regularly from the time of its purchase, 52 years ago, to date and the care given is shown by the fact that it only has a small nick in it now. The plate is one with blue decorations showing wild horses in the center. Yesterday the plate was used by Mr. Rice’s grandson, the great grandson [of the] original purchaser. MDR 24 Feb 1916
Ira Klope and son, Allen, of Rector, Ark. are here to attend the funeral of their nephew and cousin, Fred Worley of New Denison. MDR 24 Feb 1916
Ida Hardwick, 15, Edith Bauder, 16, and Lottie Ross, 16, were taken in custody at the home of Miss Hardwick’s sister, Mrs. Elsie Dunn, 1804 Hickory Street in St. Louis. The girls said they started from Herrin last Thursday and after walking several miles they met three young men they knew. The boys tried to get them to return home but they insisted on coming to St. Louis. The boys helped them catch a freight train and rode with them in a coal car to Gorham. Early the next morning, they caught another train to Dupo where they were put off. Car tickets were bought by the boys and they came to St. Louis, the boys returning to Herrin. Each of the girls carried a suitcase and each took food with her when she left. Mrs. Clara Sharp of 4042 Folsom Avenue, another sister of Miss Hardwick, received a telegram from her mother in Herrin, asking her to watch out for her sister who had ran away from home. HN 24 Feb 1916
Mrs. W. Gorden of this city, died Saturday at the City Hospital following an operation. Burial was in the Carbondale Cemetery. HN 24 Feb 1916
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Bert Harris, girl Mr. & Mrs. F.C. Capozzi, boy HN 24 Feb 1916
Will Henderson was arrested Saturday. He was formerly a well-known citizen, but until recently had resided in the west. He returned here and was employed at the Pond Creek mine north of this city. A bum said he had bought some cocaine from Henderson who was arrested and taken to city jail. A bottle of the drug was found on him. He sternly denied it was cocaine, but the bottle was taken to druggist Holland who pronounced it pure cocaine. Monday morning, he was taken to Murphysboro where he waived a preliminary hearing and was taken from there to Danville to await the finding of a grand jury there. HN 24 Feb 1916
J.D. Wilson of this city accompanied the remains of Robert McDowell to Paducah, KY. HN 24 Feb 1916
The infant child of Pete Chiartami, who resides at Clifford, died Saturday. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery. HN 24 Feb 1916
Marriage licenses
Herbert N. Lenon 21, Creal Springs & Zona E. Bishop, 18, Clifford
Jerry Crain, 24, Marion R.F.D. & Myrtle E. Smith, 26, Makanda
Harvey Simpson, 30 & Helen Hillman, 18, both of Herrin
J.M. Green, 24 & Nell Ozment, 20, both of Marion HN 24 Feb 1916
Mabel Boomhower, 27, wife of C.L. Boomhower, died Friday after an illness of seven days with heart trouble. She was a native of Riceville, Iowa, where her parents still live. Her maiden name was Mabel Cutting. She and her husband had been married four years and came here three years ago from Houston, Texas and resided on South Monroe. She is survived by her husband and children, Maxine, 3 and Charles, 1, her parents and a brother, Clifford Cutting of Stuartville, Minn. The body will be taken to Riceville, Iowa over the C. & E. I. MDR Friday, 25 Feb 1916
Leland Webb of Pittsburg died Thursday of typhoid fever. He was a son of Mr. & Mrs. W.S. Webb and was born 30 Nov 1893. Two years ago he married Miss Cecil Pulley who survives with their four months old child, Juanita. Also surviving are his parents, one brother and three sisters. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery. MDR 25 Feb 1916
Marriage licenses
Robert Scott, 19 & Mollie Stern, 17, both of Marion Route 6 MDR Saturday, 26 Feb 1916
A baby girl was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Clyde McCown, their second child and first girl. The mother was formerly Bertha Brown. MDR 26 Feb 1916
Marriage licenses
Joseph E. Pearce, 25 & Bessie Mae Penrod, 16, both of Herrin
Clarence Brown 23? & Lizie Morris, 29, both of Dewmaine MDR Tuesday, 29 Feb 1916
Earl Steele, Charles Gallagher and Elmer Stovall were fined $5 and costs for being drunk. MDR 29 Feb 1916
Arthur Haskell, accused of holding a man up and Jim Bat, accused of bootlegging, both colored, were brought from Madison Number Nine to the county jail. MDR 29 Feb 1916
Warrants were sworn out for the arrest of Claude Patterson, John Beasley and Fred Parker for disturbing the church services at the Pentecostal Church on West Main Street. Patterson pled guilty and was fined $25 and costs. He was returned to the jail. Beasley decided to stand trial and Parker has not been arrested yet. MDR 29 Feb 1916
Marriage licenses
G.W. Gilley, 58, Creal Springs & Margaret Strattner, 41, Marion
Dee Hughes, 22, Herrin & Elizabeth Gothard, 21, Clifford
Jas. E. Kerr, 26, Carbondale & Elizabeth Morgan, 18, Herrin MDR 29 Feb 1916
March
Marriage licenses
Tony Joneno, 25 & Rosie Corriege, 19, both of Herrin Harvey Watkins, 21, New Burnsides & Iva Johns, 22, Parker MDR Wednesday, 1 Mar 1916
Marriage licenses
George L. Parsons, 32 & Ellen K. Dales, 28, both of Herrin
John D. Hancock, 61, Herrin & Mrs. Louise Davis, 58, Carterville MDR Thursday, 2 Mar 1916
Fred Parker pled guilty to disturbing the services at the Pentecostal Church and was fined $25 and costs. MDR 2 Mar 1916
Hoyt M. Fullmer, 28 and Mae McAnelly, 20 will be married this evening at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Roland McAnelly, four and one half miles south of Marion. The groom is a printer and has been employed by Herrin News for some time. They will make their home in Herrin. MDR 2 Mar 1916
The Creal Springs Broom factory which has been idle for over a year has opened again under the management of G.M. Baker. MDR 2 Mar 1916
John Lewis, 48, died Sunday at his home on N.16th St. following a long illness. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery. His wife died a little less than a year ago and he moved from Marion to Herrin about two months ago. HN 2 Mar 1916 & MDR Monday, 28 Feb 1916
John Moroni is home from Chicago where he had an artificial limb fitted to the leg which suffered an injury when he fell under a train last fall. HN 2 Mar 1916
Mrs. Anna Manderano, wife of Rocco Manderno, died at St. John’s Hospital in St. Louis Saturday. Burial was in the Italian Cemetery in this city. HN 2 Mar 1916
Richard F. Legrande, 42, died Saturday of blood poisoning caused by a carbuncle on his leg. He is survived by a wife and two children. Burial was in City Cemetery. HN 2 Mar 1916
Mrs. S.A. Ross of Springfield, Mo. and S.M. Crain were married Sunday. HN 2 Mar 1916
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Hampton, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Mose Saddler, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Popham, boy
Mr. & Mrs. A.F. Richardson, twin boys
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Marlow, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Vago, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Rollie Bird, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Clem, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Orval Gorden, girl HN 2 Mar 1916
H. Lancaster bought the store of C.J. Wopat, one of the largest stores in Johnston City, and will operate it as an Economy store. Antillo St. Julian, employed as clerk in the DuQuoin store, will go to Johnston City as manager. The new store will open next Monday. MDR Friday, 3 Mar 1916
Theodore Dean, 22 and Sarah Raney, 22, both of Thompsonville, were married today. MDR 3 & 4 Mar 1916
Marriage license
Claude Wiseman, 21 & Myrtie Krantz, 19, both of Johnston City MDR Saturday, 4 Mar 1916
Charles Baldassino was arrested last night. He was implicated in a fight last winter and since that time has been out of town. MDR 4 Mar 1916
A baby girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. R.O. Boatwright. MDR 4 Mar 1916
A girl was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. L.A. Kelley of West Frankfort. Mrs. Kelley was formerly Miss Mamie Pulley of this city. MDR 4 Mar 1916
Johnston City — Jas. Moore died Saturday from pneumonia fever. He was born near Oldtown 19 May 1846. He leaves two sons, Irwin and Ed. Irwin is a Justice of Peace here. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery. MDR Monday, 6 Mar 1916
John Beasley was freed of the charge of disturbing church services at the Pentecostal Church. MDR 6 Mar 1916
William A. Murphy, colored, was taken to the hospital in Anna this morning. MDR 6 Mar 1916
Eliza A. Fletcher, wife of William Fletcher of Johnston City, was buried yesterday at County Line Cemetery. She was 27 years old and leaves a husband and two children. Death was due to pneumonia fever. A child just born died at the same time and was buried with the mother. Mrs. Fletcher was formerly Miss Eliza Smith of this city. MDR 6 Mar 1916
A baby girl was born Saturday to Mr. & Mrs. Hinckle of East Reeves Street. MDR 6 Mar 1916
Nell Menees, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Menees of West Frankfort, died Sunday of scarlet fever. There is another child in the family. Burial was at the old home place at Neilson. MDR Tuesday, 7 Mar 1916
Tom Cook and Fred Bradley were arrested last night and charged with crap shooting. MDR 7 Mar 1916
Flemming E. Dillingham of 1317A Monroe Street, St. Louis and Iva G. Barnes of Carterville were married yesterday in Clayton. MDR 7 Mar 1916
News has just leaked out that Aliba Thurmond and Charles W. Hay were married 27 Dec in Wabash, Indiana. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E.M. Thurmond of the Marion Steam Marble Works. MDR Wednesday, 8 Mar 1916
Births
Mr. & Mrs. John Miller, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Shepard, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Jackson, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Herman Manning, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Williams, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Thornton, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Goins, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. G. Davis, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Marlow, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Bert Jeralds, girl
Mr. & Mrs. John Lillick, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Zollar, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Genis, boy HN 9 Mar 1916
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Coleman, on S. 13th Street, died Monday night and was buried in City Cemetery. HN 9 Mar 1916
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Frances died at their home on N. 25th Street Sunday and was buried in City Cemetery. HN 9 Mar 1916
J.W. Murray, 64, dropped dead of heart failure at his home at Freeman Spur Friday afternoon. He leaves a wife and 7 children. Burial was in City Cemetery. HN 9 Mar 1916
Rocco Florio, 23, died Saturday at St. John Hospital in Murphysboro of typhoid and pneumonia fever. Burial was in St. Carlo Cemetery. HN 9 Mar 1916
Two new fire stations were established at Johnston City, one to be at each of the school buildings. 1200 feet of new hose was ordered by Mayor Harry Barlow. MDR Thursday, 9 Mar 1916
Charges of gambling against Tom Cook and Floyd Bradley were dismissed. MDR Friday, 10 Mar 1916
Marriage license
Raymond Cox, 26, Makanda Rt 3 & Leslie Gurley, 18, Carbondale Rt 3 MDR 10 May 1916
Ida Roland and Frank Lister were married at her home in Camas, Wash. She is well known here as Marion was formerly her home. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C.F. Roland, builder of the Roland Theatre. MDR Saturday, 11 Mar 1916
Benton, Ill. — Walter Abranczik, farmer, was shot and killed at his home on 9 March. He had butchered a hog and left it hanging in his yard overnight. Early in the morning, hearing someone in the yard, he went to investigate and was slain. Noble Blair was arrested. Blair’s cap was found in the yard. MDR 11 Mar 1916
Twins, a boy and girl, were born to Mr. & Mrs. John Holderfield of Scottsboro. MDR 11 Mar 1916
A girl, their third child, was born to Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lonsdale of West Frankfort, formerly of this city. MDR Monday, 13 Mar 1916
Judge Slater fined and sentenced D. Edwards, George Parks and James Dow to thirty days in jail for selling liquor in anti-saloon territory. Charles Beers pled guilty to practicing veterinary surgery without a license and was fined $47. Mrs. Ruby Emory was released. She was shown to be partially paralyzed and subject to epileptic fits. A collection was taken up to pay her railroad fare to her home in Centralia. MDR 13 Mar 1916
Tom Ford died of tuberculosis yesterday at his home, 506 South Monroe. He was born near Reevesville, Pope County, and the body will be sent there for burial. Three months ago he had a leg amputated. He leaves a wife and family. MDR 13 Mar 1916
Marriage licenses
George Owens, 20 & Vestie Lee, 18, both of Pittsburg
Ralph Pemberton, 21 & Gladys Bone, 20, both of West Frankfort MDR 13 Mar 1916
Marriage licenses
Joseph Duncan 42 & Irene Griffin, 38, both of Dewmaine
W.T. Vaughn, 26 & Mary Porch, 18, both of Colp
Fred Faughn, 27 & Grace Blair, 19, both of Herrin MDR Tuesday, 14 Mar 1916
W.R. Henderson of Herrin pled guilty in Danville to violating the Harrison Anti-Narcotic and was sentenced to ten days in jail. Four others pled guilty at the same time for the same charge: Dr. Edwin Bair of Murphysboro, George Baker of Mt. Carmel, Nelson Gray of East St. Louis and Tom Wilson Of East St. Louis. MDR 14 Mar 1916
In Justice Miller’s court
Nick Laskaska was fined $10 and costs for assault and battery; the charges were preferred by Justice M.H. Radford of Spillertown.
James Jack was charged with disturbing the peace.
Last night the police made a raid in the Jent addition and four were found guilty and fined this morning: Carrie Gardner was fined $10 and costs for conducting a house. Fred Montague, M.L. Lockett and Tom Moses were each fined for visiting the house. All parties are colored.
Cal Stone and wife were both fined $3 and costs for disturbing the peace. The trouble arose over the possession of their small child. MDR 14 Mar 1916
Herbert Wilson was cleared of a charge of shooting a dog. MDR 14 Mar 1916
Mrs. C.F. Gorman of Hurst, a young woman weighing 329 pounds, was detained in St. Louis at the request of officers in her home city and was taken back to Hurst yesterday. She was charged with obtaining $19.75 worth of goods under false pretenses. She told the deputy sheriff that if taken back to Hurst she would never pay the bill, but if allowed to proceed to Lorraine, Ohio to join her husband, she would send the money in two weeks. MDR 14 Mar 1916
J.W. Moss, colored, pled guilty to visiting a house of ill fame and was fined $10 and costs. MDR Wednesday, 15 Mar 1916
Deputy Schafer returned from Bloomington with Harry Estabrook wanted upon a charge of wife and child abandonment. He says bootleggers in McLean County are being given sentences of from 100 up to 300 days in jail. MDR Thursday, 16 Mar 1916
Everett Adams of Cypress and Mary Snider of Carterville were married this afternoon. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Snider of Carterville. They will make their home near Cypress where Mr. Adams has a farm. MDR 16 Mar 1916
B.H. Nelson was fined for slapping the clerk at the Goodall Hotel. MDR 16 Mar 1916
Marriage license
Pete Dagan, 24 & Lillie Whitecotton, 18, both of Carterville. MDR 16 Mar 1916
Michael Ransmeier, manager of C. & C. Coal Company store, died Friday of heart failure. The body was taken to the old home in Murphysboro for burial. He was born near the city of Linz in upper Austria on 23 Aug 1843. He came to the states at age 11 with his parents. The family settled near Jonesboro, Union County, where he was reared to manhood. Later he removed to Murphysboro where he resided before moving to Herrin. He is survived by a wife, a daughter, Mrs. Robert Folkel of this city and two sons: John C. Ransmeier, professor of Romance Languages at Tulane University, New Orleans, La. and Dr. Robert E. Ransmeier of Chicago. HN 16 Mar 1916
Mrs. George D. Johnston, wife of one of the firm of the O.K. Barbershop, died Sunday at her home on S. 14th St. She had suffered from Bright’s Disease and its complications for quite a while. She is survived by her husband and a little daughter. She was born Lydia Wilson 3 Mar 1876 near Cutler and was a school teacher several years before her marriage. Burial was at Tamaroa. HN 16 Mar 1916
George Mills died Monday at St. John’s Hospital in St. Louis where he had gone several weeks ago to get relief for a lung affection. He was unmarried and had no relatives in this country. He made his home with Frank King and family. He was born in County Durham, England 14 Feb 1871. HN 16 Mar 1916
G.M. Boyer, of Johnston City, received $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of Gus Karla who attempted to hold up and rob the Johnston City State Bank on 31 Mar 1915. HN 16 Mar 1916
At the ripe old age of four score and nine years, Samuel Smith Vick, father of Jo Vick of this city, passed away at his home in Marion Thursday. For a number of years he was engaged in the drug business in Marion. He was born 23 Jun 1827 in Davidson County, Tenn., near Nashville. When he was small, he moved with his parents to Logan County, KY. There on 6 Feb 1848, he married Miss Martha J. Newton. They moved to this section three years later and then came on to Marion to make their home. He sold his drug business to J.M. Cline. He held the office of deputy sheriff during the early history of the county, was elected several times justice of the peace and likewise was appointed a number of times as master in chancery. His first wife died in November 1906. Five of their eight children survive: Dr. J.W. Vick of Carterville, Mrs. Rebekah Edwards of Marion, Joe Vick, druggist at Herrin, Mrs. John M. Cline of Marion and Mrs. Dora Vick Evans of Marion. Mr. Vick married Mrs. Mary Wright not long ago and she survives. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. HN 16 Mar & MDR Thursday, 9 Mar 1916
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Karr, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Alva Misker, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Al. Embleton, boy
Mr. & Mrs. I.N. Yates, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Herrin, boy
Mr. & Mrs. John Genisio, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Warmsley, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Ed O’neal, boy
Mr. & Mrs. W. Anderson, boy HN 16 Mar 1916
Mr. & Mrs. Jo Vick and daughter, Lucille, went to Marion to attend the funeral of Mr. Vick’s father. HN 16 Mar 1916
John Suftko, ten-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Pete Suftko of Bush, died Saturday at City Hospital. Death was caused by peritonitis following an operation for appendicitis. Burial was in St. Carlo Cemetery. HN 16 Mar 1916
Stephenson, four-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. John Barnado, of Weaver, died Friday of heart failure at the hospital in Carbondale. Burial was in St. Carlo Cemetery. HN 16 Mar 1916
Mary, two-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Margherio, died Friday at the home near Jeffrey Mine. Death was from a severe attack of stomach trouble. Burial was in St. Carlo Cemetery. HN 16 Mar 1916
Card of Thanks — For assistance during the sickness of our wife and mother. George D. Johnston and daughter, Margaret. HN 16 Mar 1916
Marriage license
John Dearborn, 28 & Mrs. Cordia Moore, 28, both of Johnston City MDR Friday, 17 Mar 1916
Marriage license
Ernest Jones, 22, Absher & Mary Deaton, 20, Creal Springs MDR Saturday, 18 Mar 1916
Charles Rodenbush and Trecil Mae Thompson, both of West Frankfort, were married in St. Louis yesterday. They will make their home in West Frankfort. MDR 18 Mar 1916
Floyd Moake died of tuberculosis yesterday at Cypress and was buried in Fountain Cemetery. He was about 28 and leaves a wife and a small child. MDR 18 Mar 1916
Baker Borton is playing with the St. Louis Browns and yesterday was one of the heavy hitters in the game against Memphis, which the Browns won nine to nothing. He covers the first sack. In four times to bat he got three hits, including two three-base hits. He is the son of Mrs. Mattie Borton and brother of Wetzell Borton of this city. MDR Monday, 20 Mar 1916
Marriage licenses
Essie Deming, 22, Herrin & Willie Ramsey, 19, Whiteash
Vincenzo Vicuso, 28 & Geovonna Panzeco, 23, both of Johnston City
Hanson Barnett, 20, Energy & Ruth Murphy, 17, Carterville MDR 20 Mar 1916
Delia M. Booth, daughter of Mrs. Pauline Barth, born 24 Nov 1882, died this morning. She married Wes Booth 17 Dec 1899. She is survived by her husband, children: Earl 13, Morris Lee 5 and John Wesley 10 months, her mother, two stepdaughters: Mrs. Rae Wilson and Mrs. Oazel Growl, sisters: Mrs. John Pillow, Mrs. R.J. Utley and Mrs. E.A. Tibbals. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 21 Mar 1916
Ed Swofford was fined $25 and costs for drunkenness. Justice Miller instructed the chief of police that Swofford was to work out his fine on the streets and doing janitor work and when not working was to be kept locked in jail. MDR 21 Mar 1916
Circuit court news
Pat Kelly was found guilty of being a pickpocket and sentenced to the penitentiary. He was arrested the day that Barnum & Bailey’s circus was in town.
Margaret Dodd pled guilty to larceny and was paroled.
Tony Jentel pled guilty to burglary and larceny and was paroled. He broke into a box car at Freeman. MDR 21 Mar 1916
Jess Wilcox was fined $3 for being intoxicated. MDR 21 Mar 1916
M.A. Felts, son of the late M.V. Felts and brother of James H. Felts, editor of the Marion Post, died last evening following a long illness. He had a bad case of typhoid fever four years ago from which he never fully recovered. Death was due to leakage of the heart and brain trouble. He was born 22 Feb 1870 in Lake Creek Precinct. He married Lula Chamness who survives. Also, four children: Lillian, Leon, James and John. His mother, Rebecca Felts, also survives, living on North State Street near the departed’s home. Mr. Felts was a school teacher many years. The funeral will be at Lake Creek Church. MDR Wednesday, 22 Mar 1916
Robert J. Morray died this morning at Creal Springs. He was postmaster there for 17 years. He was born in Johnson County 3 May 1848 and had lived in Johnson and Williamson Counties all his life. He moved to Williamson shortly after his marriage. He is survived by his wife and four children: J.B. Morray of Creal Springs, Mrs. D.W. Vincent of Marion and Effie Morray of Creal Springs, brother and sisters: James M. Morray of Osage, Kans., Mrs. J.M. Howell of Topeka, Kans., Mrs. Frank Johnson of Lewiston, Mont. and Mrs. John Ross of Johnson County. Four children preceded him in death. He served in Co B 6th Ill Cav, of which his father was captain. MDR 22 Mar 1916
Marriage license
A.F. Mangrum, 48, Herrin & Anna L. Kern, 31, Marion
John Compary, 32 & Lena Costella, 22, both of West Frankfort
Hanson Barnett, 20, Energy & Ruth Murphy, 17, Carterville MDR 22 Mar 1916
A 9-pound boy was born this morning to Ernest Parks, the North Street druggist, their first child. MDR 22 Mar 1916
The subscriptions made by the citizens for a walk which is to be built to the City Cemetery may be paid in to city Clerk, Miss Laura Tygett, who is instructed to receipt for payments now due. Alderman Barrett, who has been instrumental in getting the free will offerings subscribed, told The News this week that sufficient funds had been subscribed to assure the walk being constructed. Every organization in the city had promised to aid the cause, in that the city is dead broke and unable to build a walk for its dead to be carried over to their last resting place. Over $600 has already been subscribed to the fund. It is thought that it will require over $1,000 to construct the walk. It will be a walk four feet wide and the distance is over half a mile. The contract will be let about the first of June. HN 23 Mar 1916
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. John Miller died last Wednesday and was buried in Hurricane Cemetery. HN 23 Mar 1916
Albert J. Will and family were called to Ava Monday to attend the funeral of Dr. D.T. Elliott, uncle of Mr. Will. He was a pioneer of Jackson County and died at the ripe old age of past eighty years. He was a native of Ohio. HN 23 Mar 1916
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Jones, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Pius Gebris, boy and girl HN 23 Mar 1916
Julia King, widow of Thomas King, died last night. She was born on 15 July and was 67 years, 8 months and 7 days old. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Menees and was born in Williamson County. Several children and her husband preceded her to the grave. These children survive: E.E. King of Johnston City, Mrs. Dade Johnston of Marion, Ira King from near Marion and Mrs. Maude Grisham of Goreville. There are also living brothers and sisters. Burial was in Fountain Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 23 Mar 1916
Mrs. Fanny Spitzner of White Ash died suddenly at her home Tuesday night. MDR 23 Mar 1916
United States Marshal Cooper Stout of Danville and Deputy John Glenn of Herrin came to Marion to get several local bootleggers. Clark Calvert, George Parks, Ted Parks, Herman Edwards, John Jones, Rossie Gibbs and Fred Barth had been arrested at noon and others were to be taken later. They were all indicted at the last term of federal grand jury held at Danville. Twenty-five Marion men appeared before the federal grand jury to give evidence at that time. MDR Friday, 24 Mar 1916
Mrs. Samuel W. Dodd, 55, died Friday at her home in Springfield. Her husband is a brother of J.M. Dodd of this city. She leaves her husband, a grown son and daughter who both reside at home. Her maiden name was Livia Horn. Burial will be at Thompsonville. MDR 24 Mar 1916
An eight-pound boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Jake Pfeffer. MDR 24 Mar 1916
Joseph Brooks died last night. He was born in Tenn. 24 Mar 1848. He lived in Illinois over fifty years, the last ten in Marion. He is survived by a wife and two children, Hal Brooks and Cora Brooks, both living in Marion. The body will be shipped to Ozark for burial at Reynoldsburg. MDR 24 Mar 1916
Marriage licenses
Webster Brown, 49 & Mrs. Kate Rodeaston, 38, both of Herrin
George Deaton, 26, Creal Springs & Nola Sittig, 18, Stonefort
John Moss, 21 & Emma Lockett, 22, both on Marion and both colored MDR 24 Mar 1916
George Heffling was arrested yesterday for bootlegging. MDR 24 Mar 1916
Dave Clendenin, living four miles southwest of Carterville, was arrested Wednesday on a statutory charge after a coroner’s jury had been called to inquire regarding the death of a child born to his niece. Their verdict was the child was stillborn, but evidence indicated Clendenin was its father. He is charged with incest. MDR 24 Mar 1916
Miss Stinaslay Putrenats of Johnston City was charged with bootlegging. MDR 24 Mar 1916
Harry Vernon Williams, aged 1 year, 4 months and 16 days, son of Mr. & Mrs. Linnie Williams of Corinth, died this morning at the home of its aunt, Mrs. Lon Owens on West Faust Street. Burial will be in Number Eight Cemetery near Corinth. MDR 24 Mar 1916
Sarah Ann White, wife of George White, died this morning at her home, 302 East Mitchell Street. She was born 1 Dec 1853 near Shiloh Church. She is survived by her husband, children: Charles of Christopher, George, John and Hallie of Marion, parents Mr. & Mrs. Ples Roberts, brothers & sisters: John, William, Ebbie, Jimmy, Parthena, Ella and Lizzie Roberts and Mrs. Louisa Hartwell. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Saturday, 25 Mar 1916
Mrs. Mary L. Thomas, who died at the home of her daughter in Herrin a few days ago, was said to have been the sole surviving pensioner of the War of 1812. She was the widow of Henry Thomas of Johnson County. Thomas was a veteran of the War of 1812 and upon his death a pension was granted the widow. Within the last six years four of the 1812 veterans living in this and nearby counties have died. MDR Monday, 27 Mar 1916
Dora Vick Evans, youngest daughter of the late S.S. Vick, passed into the unseen at her home on West College Street 26 March. She was born in Marion 7 Mar 1865. She taught school until her marriage to Dr. Geo. W. Evans 1 Jul 1885, a physician who died 27 Jan 1913. A daughter, Helen Vick, was born 24 Jul 1892. She is a teacher at Marion. She is survived by her daughter, sisters & brothers: Dr. J.W. Vick of Carterville, Mrs. Rebekah Edwards of Marion, Dr. Joe Vick of Herrin and Mrs. John M. Cline of Marion. Her father, S.S. Vick, died two weeks ago. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 27 & 28 Mar 1916 [A long and flowery obit is in the MDR 30 Mar 1916 edition.]
Samuel Lester Newton, 5 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Newton of Weaver, grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Newton of Scottsboro, will be buried in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 28 Mar 1916
Marriage license
Albert Frank King, 18 & Helen Smith, 16, both of Herrin MDR 28 Mar 1916
Mr. & Mrs. George Mitchell, Miss Hattie and Mrs. John Roberts and Mrs. G.S. Roberts passed thru Marion Monday enroute to Ewing to attend the funeral of their sister and aunt, Mrs. Ed King. MDR 28 Mar 1916
Mrs. Mary Ann Smiley, wife of Jas. A. Smiley of near Corinth, was adjudged insane and taken to Anna today. MDR 28 Mar 1916
Dick Owens pled guilty to bootlegging and was fined $25 and costs. MDR 28 Mar 1916
Oliver Harker/Harper Chamness was born 21 Mar 1862 at Chamness Town and died 20 Mar 1916. He married Francis Crutcher in 1882 and ten children were born. All died in infancy except one son, George Chamness of Chamness. He married 1899 Mary Edwards and four children were born, two dying in infancy. He is survived by his wife, sons, George and Andy and daughter, Pearl. Also six step children: Mrs. Lora Rogers, Loyd, Lawrence, Esco and Corbett Edwards and Mrs. Myrtle Hastings, two half brothers, John and Will George. The funeral was conducted at the old Shake Rag Church with burial in the new cemetery. MDR 28 Mar 1916
Joe Nassar, an Assyrian, was caught two years ago and sent to Chester for stealing a grip from the C. & E.I. railroad. He was paroled later but last week he was arrested for stealing another grip from the C. & E.I. railroad. The parole officer from Chester returned to that city with Nassar as his prisoner. MDR Wednesday, 29 Mar 1916
Marriage license
Thomas L. Tippy, 46 & Anna Graves, 34, both of Marion MDR 29 Mar 1916
Marriage license
Alvin Foster, 26 & Francis Desett, 24, both of Herrin MDR Thursday, 30 Mar 1916
Mrs. William S. Long died last night at Emma Jones Hospital. She had been suffering many years. Last August she was operated upon at Emma Jones Hospital and seemed to be quite better so she went to Texas to see if she could fully recover. Instead, if getting better, she became worse and asked to be brought back to Marion. She was born 14 May 1879 at Odin, Ill., but has traveled all over the United States with her husband in the interests of the Calumet Baking Powder Company. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 30 Mar 1916
“Uncle” Jack Jones died suddenly this morning. Friends and relatives had gathered Sunday to celebrate his 84th birthday. He was born 12 Mar 1832 in Indiana and moved to Illinois in 1841, settling in what is now Lake Creek Township. Eight years ago he sold his farm there and moved to Hudgens, his home being opposite the depot there. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He leaves his wife, formerly Della Hunter, who is a sister of Marion and Noah Hunter of Marion and Judge Hunter of Piggott, Ark. The children living are: Jas. A. Jones, principal of West Cedar School of Benton; Mrs. Hershel Talley of Hudgens; Simon Jones & F.L. Jones of Harrisburg, Ark. He was an uncle of Richard Jones, editor of the Johnston City Progress. MDR 30 Mar 1916
Court news
Walter Harrison and wife, Daisy, were brought from Madison Number 9 and charged with selling whiskey. Mrs. Harrison filed bond and her husband went to jail.
Ed Watson and Henry Gambell, arrested for disturbing the peace, were released by the states attorney.
The trial of Artie Beers for selling whiskey was held over.
Kirk, accused of running a gambling house, was released, but information will be filed against him in circuit court. MDR 30 Mar 1916
Miss Bessie Barger gave her friends quite a surprise Monday by announcing her marriage on 12 Feb to Herman Augustus Fellman of Johnston City. She left this city then for a supposed visit to her grandfather at Simpson, but instead met Mr. Fellman and they were married at Union City, Tenn. She is the daughter of Mrs. Sallie Barger. The couple will leave Saturday for a short honeymoon trip to Lincoln to visit Mr. Fellman’s parents and will be at home to their friends in Johnston City after April 10th. HN 30 Mar 1916
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Newcomb, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Myers, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Willis Yancy, boy
Mr. & Mrs. George Clark, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Amos Mezo, girl
Mr. & Mrs. J.R. McIntosh, girl
Mr. & Mrs. W.N. Reiger, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Bascum Foster, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Otis Leeper, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Jack White, boy HN 30 Mar 1916
John M. Stubblefield died Tuesday at the home of John Murray on West Maple St. He was 67 years, 1 month and 16 days old. Burial was in Freeman Cemetery. HN 30 Mar 1916
Aud Smith and Nick Trusz Kouski of Spillertown were arrested for bootlegging. MDR Friday, 31 Mar 1916
John Stacy, 30, and Lora Harmon, both of Herrin were married Wednesday at Murphysboro. MDR 31 Mar 1916
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 14)