Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR) and Herrin News (HN)
January
Arthur McRoy, living near Scranton, shot and killed Charles (Calico) Cameron Sunday morning. There were no witnesses although Mrs. McRoy was in the adjoining room. The men had been gambling Saturday night and McRoy won. The next morning, Cameron came to McRoy’s home and wanted to gamble some more. He snatched McRoy’s purse and started to run and McRoy shot him in the head with a shotgun. Both men worked at Scranton mine. Cameron, 36, is the son of Sexton John Cameron. McRoy has a wife and five children. MDR Monday, 1 Jan 1917
The funeral for Mrs. W.A. Elkins will be held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Will Erwin, 805 South Market. MDR 1 Jan 1917
Lula Nicholson, 18, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Nicholson and Loice Cox,
19, son of George F. Cox, were married Saturday night. MDR 1 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
Guy Pulley, 22, Marion & Sylvia Atwood, 18, Creaf Springs John Qualls, 34, Cambria & Mrs. Luda White, 34, Cambria MDR Tuesday, 2 Jan 1917
Mrs. William Morgan of Scottsboro died about noon today from consumption. Her husband is blind and was the first blind person in the county to receive aid under the blind pension. MDR 2 Jan 1917
Beatrice Cochran and L.K. Hall of Marion, son of Robert Hall, were married last Wednesday in Murphysboro. When they returned here last Thursday they stated they had been married in East St. Louis, but investigation revealed the fact that this was an error and then they stoutly denied having been married. The bride admitted they had been married in Jackson County. The groom is employed at Lansing, Mich. with an automobile concern and returned there Sunday to make a home for his bride who will go there in the spring. The bride makes her home in Carterville, but at present is living with Mrs. Ollie Reynolds in this city. She attended Marion Township High School last year, finishing her third year of work. At that time she lived with Mrs. Fred Campbell. She also attended the Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale. MDR 2 Jan 1917
Jury selection is underway in the trial of Barney Propes who is charged with the shooting murder of James Huggins on the street in Herrin on August 26, 1916. MDR 2 Jan 1917
Burton Limerick, 30, Carrier Mills & Libbie Gertrude Etherton, 20, Corinth MDR 2 Jan 1917
Arthur W. Claussen and Helen Decklar were married Saturday at the home of the bride’s parents in Chicago and immediately left for Marion where they will make their home. The groom will take up work with W.H. Schott, with the Southern Illinois and St. Louis Railway company. They will make their home with Mr. & Mrs. Lorenz Kipley in Thorne Place. Mr. Kipley is auditor of the Schott lines. MDR 2 Jan 1917
Two little girls and one small boy named Casey were taken to the Creal Springs orphanage today by the sheriff. MDR 2 Jan 1917
Earl Erwin of Kankakee attended the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Ada Elkins, yesterday. MDR 2 Jan 1917
Charles Cameron was buried in Maplewood Cemetery this afternoon. MDR 2 Jan 1917
Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan, 51, wife of William Morgan, was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery today. She born in Indiana and came here with her blind husband about four years ago. One daughter, Mrs. Phillip Gunn of Indianapolis, survives. MDR Wednesday, 3 Jan 1917
Pete Leonard was arrested at Weaver and charged with selling liquor in quantities of less than five gallons. He pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and costs. Mike DuBeas, George Nick and Adam Smith of the same place were held under bond of $200 each for trial Monday. MDR 3 Jan 1917
Mrs. Ira Starr, wife of the proprietor of the Goodall Hotel, was called to Benton this morning because of the death of her nephew, Loren Steinheimer. He was 21 years old, a pugilist and blacksmith for the Middle Fork mine at Benton. His parents live in Mount Vernon. He went to work at the regular time yesterday morning. Last night the body was found at the side of the forge at 10 o’clock. Death was thought to have been due to heart failure resulting from a recent prize fight. MDR Thursday, 4 Jan 1917
Arlie Crain, a married man about 30 years of age, living at Fordville, was run over and killed this morning by a boxcar at the Taylor No. 2 mine. He lived in Energy and is survived by a wife and child. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. MDR 4 Jan & HN 11 Jan 1917
Matt Parks was taken to Danville today to face a federal charge of bootlegging. MDR 4 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
H.C. Cates, 33, Marion & Mary Murphy, 38, Herrin
Frank L. Norman, 27 & Frances Perry, 20, both of Marion MDR 4 Jan 1917
Frank Payne, general superintendent of the Schott line, received word today that his cousin, Lincoln Payne Jr., aged 14 years, drowned at Danville Sunday. He had gone skating with relatives, but skated ahead. He was not missed until evening. The body was not found until Monday afternoon. The funeral was held at Indianapolis. MDR 4 Jan 1917
Hurst Items
Constable C.W. Russell happened to a peculiar accident one day last week. While drinking a glass of water, his lower artificial teeth parted in the center and one half slipped down his throat. He was vomited by Dr. Deason but the teeth refused to come. He is none the worse for his experience. MDR 4 Jan 1917
Ben Dawson died of tuberculosis Sunday, one day after returning from Florida. He was born 21 Sep 1866 and died 31 Dec 1916. In September 1892, he was married to Dora Shelby, 3 girls and 2 boys were born, two dying in infancy. He is survived by his wife, 3 children, one sister & four brothers: D.M., Louis B., John of this city and James of near Christopher. He was formerly engaged in a flouring mill in Johnston City and was living there when compelled to go to Florida for his health. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 4 Jan 1917
Ida Webb vs Webster Clarida alias C.D. WEBB, he a non-resident, bill to annul fraudulent marriage. HN 4 Jan 1917
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Newton, girl Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith, girl Mr. & Mrs. Joe Bhedonas, girl Mr. & Mrs. Roy Durham, girl Mr. & Mrs. Tony Peter, boy HN 4 Jan 1917
Undertaker A.G. Storme was called to Orient Saturday to take charge of Mary Bellossi who died of pneumonia. HN 4 Jan 1917
Albert Riggs stepped on a live wire this morning and was electrocuted. He had been living at Halfway with his brother who owns a store there. He came to Marion last night and stayed here preparatory to taking the five o’clock Illinois Central train for St. Louis where he had a job with Armour and Company. He had formerly worked in St. Louis. He had breakfast at the Gem Cafe and started to the depot with his grips. At the corner of North Market and Union Streets, he cut diagonally across the street and as he got to the gutter in front of Parks Pharmacy, stepped on the wire. Harry Cox saw the accident. Riggs was thrown down, his grips going in the opposite direction. He then tried to kick the wires away, but that seemed to tangle him up and Mr. Cox said he didn’t move any more. Aid was summoned and artificial respiration and the Lungmotor used but to no avail. He was a barber here at one time, but up until the time of the milk Drivers strike in St. Louis, he had been driving for the Union Dairy company. He was a married man, but his wife isn’t here at present. His first wife is dead, but two children from this marriage survive, namely Hugh Riggs of Chester, Pa., and Jewell Riggs of Halfway. Three brothers, Nick, Sam and Will Riggs and one sister, Mrs. Mary Ingram of McLeansboro also survive. He was about 45 years old. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. MDR Friday, 5 Jan & 8 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
Frank Harris, 22 & Bertha Sticker, 18, both of Herrin MDR 5 Jan 1917
The son of John Siko, an Austrian of Johnston City, was killed this morning by a fall of slate while working at the Williamson County mine. He and his father work together. A. Siko was 16 years and 8 months old. MDR 5 Jan 1917
Martha C. Shadowens died at Carterville yesterday. She was born 25 Mar 1844 in Ohio County, Ky. She had been living with her daughter. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 5 Jan 1917
Ray H. Chitty vs Margaret Chitty, bill for divorce, she a non-resident. MDR 5 Jan 1917
Funeral services were held today at Crab Orchard for Mrs. Edwards who died day before yesterday. Burial was in Edwards Cemetery. Saturday, 6 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
Tony Garavalia, 21 & Catherine Daniels, 17, both of Herrin
P.H. McSherry, 34, Johnston City & Edith Spence, 27, Carbondale MDR 6 Jan 1917
A boy, their first child, was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Joe M. Wilkinson of 402 S. Vicksburg. MDR 6 Jan 1917
A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Ezra Hudgens, four miles south of Marion. MDR 6 Jan 1917
Raymond Jones died Sunday at the home of his uncle, Riley Proctor, 1209 West Cherry. He had suffered from tuberculosis about 6 years. He had worked at the East Side mine in Johnston City and had to quit last June. He lived with his mother near Pigeon Creek, but as she was also sick with the same malady and neither able to wait upon the other, Mrs. Jones’ brother brought them to his home in Marion. He was a single man, aged 28 years, 7 months and sixteen days. Burial was in Pigeon Creek. MDR Monday, 8 Jan 1917
Dennis Gent arrived in Marion this morning with his bride, formerly Margaret Mackey of Sioux City. He is manager of the Whiteash mine and the son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Gent of Chicago. The bride is daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Mackey of Sioux City. Mr. & Mrs. Gent are at present at the Goodall Hotel. MDR 8 Jan 1917
John Rains died Saturday at Corinth of old age and general breakdown. MDR 8 Jan 1917
A boy born to Mr. & Mrs. Carl C. Adams was buried today in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 8 Jan 1917
Lydia Nelson died today at her home, 1105 West Walnut. She was born 6 Jan 1839 in Williamson County. She is survived by children, Will and Frank Nelson and Mrs. Emma Hindman. A brother, Will Spiller, lives in Carbondale. Burial will be in McCown Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 9 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
Paul Balle, 24 & Mary Gotch, 18, both of Johnston City MDR 9 Jan 1917
The 15-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Will Senters will be taken to St. Charles because of inability to control him. MDR Wednesday, 10 Jan 1917
Mrs. Eta Edwards died last Friday. Burial was in Edwards graveyard. She leaves a husband, four small children, father, mother, three brothers and one sister. One sister is Mrs. Claude Walker of Carterville. MDR 10 Jan 1917
Harry Chitty was fined $5 and costs on a plea of guilty of being intoxicated. C.W, Lee also pled guilty for the same offense. MDR 10 Jan 1917
Barney Propes was found guilty of manslaughter of James Huggins on 26 Aug last year. He will serve from one to 99 years. A wife and six children live in this city. He shot and killed the husband of the woman with whom he was on intimate terms with. They had met thru church work. The two men met at the corner of the Herrin Supply store and Propes shot Huggins. After his wife left him, Huggins turned preacher and did evangelistic work in the vicinity. It is claimed, however, that on the evening of the shooting he was drinking. HN 11 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
Frank Harris, 22 & Bertha Stucker, 18, both of Herrin
Tony Garavalia, 21 & Catherine Daniels, 17, both of Herrin
P.H. McSherry, 34 Johnston City & Edith Spence, 27, Carbondale HN 11 Jan 1917
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Sadoski died of pneumonia Wednesday. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery. HN 11 Jan 1917
James M. Kirk, nearing his 75th year, died Sunday at his home some two miles north of here. He was born on a farm close by where he died. Two sons, Milo & Lum Kirk, and 2 married daughters, Mrs. Clem Murphy, with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Mollie Avery, survive. He was a veteran of the Civil War. Burial in Perry Cemetery east of Herrin. HN 11 Jan 1917
Tony Garvalia & Hattie Leayer were married Saturday. HN 11 Jan 1917
John D. Wilson was called to Freeman Spur Friday to take charge of the two year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Jason Proffit. Burial in the Carterville cemetery. HN 11 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
William Lester Jordan, 27 & Violet Celestia Fox, 16, both of Marion MDR Thursday, 11 Jan 1917
Mrs. Elizabeth J Norris of Crab Orchard died this morning at Carterville at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Chamness at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 17 days. Mr. Norris has been dead some time and his widow was one of the few, if not the last, Mexican War pensioner. Out of nine children born to Mr. & Mrs. Norris, only one, Pierce Norris, has died. The other living children are James Norris, King Norris, Albert Norris & Joe Norris who live near Marion, Mrs. John Chamness of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Lawrence Chamness of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Thomas Chamness of Carterville and Mrs. J.W. Brown of Marion. Burial probably will be at the Norris family graveyard in Crab Orchard. MDR Friday, 12 Jan 1917
James Young of Marion and Mrs. Kate Crawshaw, known as Mrs. Joe Crawshaw, of Cleveland, Oklahoma were married Friday in East St. Louis. The groom is a brother to Mrs. Laura Snider and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. James White of Murphysboro and daughter of the late Thomas Jenkins who sunk the first mine in Herrin. Both had been friends when younger, both had married and lost their companions thru death. MDR Saturday, 13 Jan & HN 18 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
R.M. Stone, 39, Herrin & Clara Robertson, 35, Creal Springs MDR 13 Jan 1917
The funeral for Mrs. J. Norris, who died at Carterville yesterday, will probably be held Sunday at Mount Pleasant Church with interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. MDR 13 Jan 1917
Mrs. Susan Groves, 66, died yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Scott Tarpley near Carbondale. Her husband has been dead 26 years. She also leaves a brother, N.G. Joyner of Crab Orchard. If weather permits, the funeral will be Sunday at Ferrell Church with burial in Ferrell Cemetery. MDR 13 Jan 1917
Mrs. Emeline Shaw, 83, died of pneumonia last evening at the home of her daughter in Scottsboro. Four children survive: Mrs. Ora Sourd of Scottsboro, Mrs. Miranda Shirley of Macedonia, F.M. Shaw of Sandusky and T.R. Shaw of Macedonia. Also surviving are a brother and sister, T. Reed Hatchett and Mrs. Priscilla Boster both of Thompsonville. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 13 Jan 1917
Bryan Bradley of Chester and Bessie Ford of Creal Springs were married 7 January in Chester. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Lem Ford of Creal Springs and the groom is a son of Mr. & Mr. Geo. N. Bradley of Chester. He is a barber and they expect to make their home in West Frankfort. MDR 13 Jan 1917
H.J. Goodwin received a telegram from his son, Herman L. Goodwin of Peoria, telling him of the death of his 9 months old baby of pneumonia Thursday. The funeral will be Saturday at the home of Mr. Goodwin at 1106 West Aikman. MDR 13 Jan 1917
Fred Senters was ordered sent to S. Charles and Vera Fox to Geneva this morning in county court. MDR 13 Jan 1917
In county jail
Melvin Foster on a charge of having jumped his board bill.
Thomas Johns of Herrin on a charge of larceny.
P.J. Davis & Carl Hubbard on a charge of breaking into cars. They are both in their teens. MDR 13 Jan 1917
A boy was born this week to Mr. & Mrs. Roy Newlin, 100 South Monroe. MDR 13 Jan 1917
Mrs. Ora Soward, 42 years and 9 months, daughter of Emeline Shaw, followed her mother into the world beyond Sunday morning. Both died of pneumonia. Burial was beside her daughter who died nearly two years ago from consumption and on the same lot as her mother in Rose Hill Cemetery. She is survived by two boys and one girl, two brothers, Frank M. Shaw of Sandusky and Thomas R. Shaw of Macedonia, a sister, Mrs. Miranda Shirley of Macedonia. MDR Monday, 15 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
A.B. Watt & Claire Stocks, both of Carterville MDR 15 Jan 1917
Chas. Meyers was killed this morning by a fall of slate in Number Seven mine in Herrin. He was a married man and leaves four children. MDR 15 Jan 1917
Mrs. Dollie Morgan, with her two sons, Sam & Alonzo, left this morning for Los Angeles, California where they will make their future home. MDR 15 Jan 1917
Albert Scobey, 48, died yesterday at Christopher. He leaves a wife, four sisters & two brothers: Mrs. A.M. Crim of West Frankfort, Mrs. Gano Edwards of Crab Orchard, Sherman Scobey of Carterville, Wyatt Scobey of Montana, Sam Scobey of Ledwood, Missouri and a half-brother, Anderson Alexander of Marion. He was a cousin of Bert & Ed Scobey of Marion. The body was taken to the home of Mrs. Scobey’s sister, Mrs. Jim Finucane near Crab Orchard. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant. MDR Tuesday, 16 Jan 1917
Mildred Jackson, 3, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jackson of Johnston City, died Sunday at Emma Jones Hospital. She took sick with whooping cough which developed into pneumonia and later blood poisoning set in which caused her death. The body will be shipped to their old home in Ohio. MDR 16 Jan 1917
Mike Sullens, 70, dropped dead this morning while building a fire at his home in Creal Springs. He was born in Tennessee but lived in Creal Springs many years. He leaves a wife and children: Harvey of Creal Springs, Eli of Johnston City, Charles of Ohio and Mrs. McCown of Carterville. One daughter, Mrs. Bertie Harris of Marion died several years ago. M.M. Sullens is a brother and William Sullens of Marion is a nephew, Mrs. Mary Eddy of Oskaloosa, Iowa is a sister and another sister lives in Texas. MDR 16 Jan 1917
Two ladies died Sunday at Creal Springs. Aunt Jane Taylor, 80, and Mrs. Amanda Turnage, 70, died at the home of her son, William Turnage after a long illness with cancer. MDR 16 Jan 1917
James Brown was killed Sunday night at Pinckneyville. He was a freight conductor on the I.C. He was walking along the cars and slipped between them. He was a married man living in St. Louis. He often ran into Marion on the night train as an extra. MDR 16 Jan 1917
Mrs. Maud Mace shot and killed Henry Jeter last night when he attempted to force entrance to her home near White Ash. She was at home with her four children. Mr. Mace and his oldest son were in Johnston City and Jeter, who was drunk, came along and called out that he was coming in the Mace home. He began pounding on the door and she called to him that she would shoot, but he did not stop his attempts to enter. She fired one shot and then one through the door and that shot killed Jeter. The first shot was from a revolver and the second from a shotgun and struck him in the right breast. He staggered about thirty feet from the door. Help had to be summoned to make Jeter’s dog leave the body. He would have been 39 years old today. He leaves a wife from whom he has been separated for some time and a son, Harry, aged 14. He had been making his home with his mother, Mrs. Julia Jeter near Peabody Three. He also leaves brothers & sisters: Ben, E.H., Roscoe, Maude, Hattie, Mrs. Lucinda Odum, Mrs. Kate Odum & Mrs. Mary Owens. Another sister died sometime ago. Mrs. Mace was exonerated. She said she knew him, but had not seen him for 17 or 18 years. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 17 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
John Wharry, 29 & Nina Ingram, 22, both of Frankfort Heights
Ruel Wilkins, 18 & Nannie Otey, 18, both of Pittsburg MDR 17 Jan 1917
Divorces
Martha Stone vs Calvin Stone George Warren vs Ethel Warren MDR 17 Jan 1917
Deputy Sheriff John R. Schafer went to Belleville to bring back Hubert Mauzy on a charge of wife abandonment. MDR 17 Jan 1917
A girl was born yesterday to Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Koonce of 509 South Bentley. MDR 17 Jan 1917
Pope County News — The six months old baby of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Chester died Sunday of pneumonia fever. MDR 17 Jan 1917
A family in destitute condition, numbering thirteen until last week death reduced the number by one, has been found in this city residing in an old box car beside the Burlington Ry. tracks in the north end of this city. Sometime ago Dr. Black was called to the home to wait on an 8 year old boy dying of tuberculosis. He reported the family to Supt. Grizzell who found the county could extend no aid in that there were two men in the home able-bodied and seemingly able to provide for the family. The family, consisting of Ed Rhyne, his wife, ten children, one of the sons married and his 16-year-old wife residing with them. They came from south of Centralia over a year ago. The other children range from 14 years down to a little daughter of three who has never walked a step. She is very frail and her teeth are falling out. A girl of five years suffers from Bright’s disease and cannot pull thru the winter. [A long article.] FIN 18 Jan 1917
James Bovia is on trial for the murder of Louie Catani last September at Pond Creek mine. Catani lived in Freeman Spur with his wife and four children and Bovia, a single man, was a boarder. It appears there was an intimacy between Mrs. Catani and the boarder who Cantani asked to leave the house. One day in Pond Creek mine where both men were employed, Cantani was found dead in his room with a blood-stained axe beside him. Bovia was found in a remote place in the mine far out of his regular working course. John Barbaglia of this city is interpreting as most of the evidence is in Italian. James Bovia was found not guilty. MDR Thursday, 18 Jan & HN 18 Jan 1917
Marco Lavadi was shot and killed Sunday at North City, a mining camp in Franklin County, by Fernando Colombo. They were quarreling over household goods. Also, another shooting occurred in West Frankfort in what is known as “Mexico.” Edward Sanders and Guy Williams engaged in a revolver duel when Sanders asserted that someone had robbed him of $20. Sanders shot Williams who then shot Sanders through the heart. Williams was taken to the hospital. HN 18 Jan 1917
Ennis Myers, a driver at No. 7 mine, was killed Monday by a fall of slate. He was 29 years old and leaves a wife and five children. The funeral was at the home of his mother, Mrs. Charles Schmarge with burial in the City Cemetery. HN 18 Jan 1917
Roy Cowan, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.U. Cowan, 713 South Park Avenue, died of pneumonia fever. He was born 18 years ago at Grantsburg, Ill. HN 18 Jan 1917
Reba Long, infant child of Mr. & Mrs. J.T. Long of 401 North 18th Street, died Friday. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 18 Jan 1917
The case of Jake Carletto alias Jake Colletto & Jack Colletto, Joe Bacino, Jake Baldassano and Charles Baldassano charged with the murder of Sylvester Palermo is up today in court. On 6 August 1916, Sylvester & Tony Palermo were walking past the Baldassano home when one shot was fired from the Baldassano home and Sylvester fell dead and Tony was injured. Tony ran for cover and another brother came to his assistance and for over an hour there was actual warfare in Little Italy. No one else was injured. Joe Perrillo will act as interpreter in this trial. MDR 18 Jan 1917
Fronia Hankins, widow of Robert Hankins, died Wednesday of hardening of the liver. She and her only unmarried daughter lived on the old home place, three miles north of Crab Orchard. She was 87 years, 5 months and 3 days old. She was a sister of the late Obe Sims. She leaves children: William, Rufus, Shelton, Mrs. James Angel, Mrs. Elmo Angel and Susan Hankins, Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. MDR 18 Jan 1917
W.L. Eskew of Benton, nearly 80 years old, father of Mrs. H.E. Cochran of Marion, died Wednesday in Zeigler Hospital. Charles Cochran is a grandson. MDR 18 Jan 1917
Mrs. Cole Blackburn, mother of Gurn Blackburn of Marion, died Wednesday of pneumonia fever at her home near Attila. Survivors are 7 children: Gurn of Marion, Dan who lives near the home place, Charles who lives at home, Mrs. Laura Absher of Missouri, Mrs. Geneva Lawler of near Attila, Mrs. Net Isaac of East St. Louis and Priscilla. She was an aunt of Mrs. Andy Summers of Marion. Burial was at Brushy in Saline County. MDR 18 Jan 1917
A boy was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Arlie Bearden of N. Harper Street. MDR 18 Jan 1917
The funeral for W.L. Eskew will be held Saturday afternoon and burial will be in the Benton Cemetery. He was born in Tennessee and in his 80th year. He is survived by his widow, the former Delia Spiller, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Spiller of Marion, daughter, Mrs. H.E. Cochran of Marion and grandson, Charles and a son, Andrew, who lives at home. MDR Friday, 19 Jan 1917
Ed Eaton of Salem was granted a divorce on grounds of adultery. He is a traveling salesman and a former Marion man. MDR 19 Jan 1917
Prentice Heltsley, son of Mr. & Mrs. Pearl Heltsley of South Midway Street died yesterday from scarlet fever. He was 2 years, 8 months and 13 days of age. Burial was in Brack, southwest of Marion. MDR 19 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
Earl Routley, 22, Johnston County & Ida Murphy, 16, Marion
J.B. Bennett, 29, Cairo, & Gertrude Little, 26, Carterville MDR 19 Jan 1917
A three months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Caleb Jackson died yesterday from pneumonia at the home near Chamnesstown. Burial was at Crab Orchard. MDR 19 Jan 1917
Gus Cash, 76, died Friday of inflammation of the bladder at his home at Hudgens. He was born in Hardin County, Kentucky. He is survived by 3 children: O.W. who resides 4 miles northwest of Creal Springs, Mrs. W.T. Perry of Hudgens, and M.Q. of Marion. C.L. Cash of Carterville is a brother and Mrs. Harriet Lewis of Iowa is a sister. He was a veteran of the Civil War. Burial was in the family graveyard. Vivian, Lillian and Thelma Cash are granddaughters. MDR Saturday, 20 Jan 1917
W.D. Abney received word of the death of his sister, Mrs. Patsy Bond of Galatia. Also surviving are a brother, H.L. Abney of Saline County, sisters Mrs. A.W. Duty, Mrs. Joe Beames and Nancy Abney, a husband and three children. Burial was in Brushy Fork Cemetery. MDR 20 Jan 1917
Aron Stewart who was convicted of rape in December 1915 and sentenced to three years, will apply for a pardon or commutation of sentence. MDR 20 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
Mario Foli, 30 & Elisa Bartolone, 20, both of Johnston City
Gustave Delare, 34 & Ugenie Vernois, 38, both of Johnston City. MDR 20 Jan 1917
Samuel Bracy, road commissioner for District One of West Marion, died this morning from double pneumonia. His father, Thomas E. Bracy, died many years ago and he was the last son living. He was born 15 Oct 1867. Surviving are his wife and children Floyd P. Bracy and Mary E. Bracy, sisters Mrs. Belle Reid of Eldorado, Mrs. Gola Perry of Johnston City and Mrs. Bertie Lamaster of St. Louis. MDR Monday, 22 Jan 1917
Sometime early Sunday morning the home of Judge W.O. Potter on South Market Street [North Market?] was entered and robbed. Two dollars and a half in cash and a ring were taken. One of the young men staying there lost a pair of pants and F.L. Shimer, district superintendent of the C.I.P.S. Co., who also stays there, lost a pair of rubbers. Miss Lucille Potter came home from a party about midnight and saw someone standing on the porch but thought nothing of it, supposing it was one of the roomers. Entrance was made thru a window. MDR 22 Jan 1917
Blanche Marie Cox, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Cox, 807 North Granite, died Sunday. She was born Feb 11th of last year. She is survived by brothers & sisters: Mark Cox, Owen Cox, Mrs. Elsie Wilcox, Violet Cox, Fern Cox and Margaret Cox. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 22 Jan 1917
Henry L. Phelps of Creal Springs and Charlotte Keeton of Metropolis were married 14 January at the bride’s residence. MDR 22 Jan 1917
Mr. & Mrs. A. Keys were called to Anna by the death of Mrs. Keyes mother. MDR 22 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
William Luster, 57 & Sarah G. Gambell, 57, both of Marion MDR 22 Jan 1917
Frank Proto shot and probably fatally wounded Ed Murphy at Harrisburg this morning. It is said Murphy had been talking to Proto’s wife and trying to persuade her to leave him on Monday night. The next morning Murphy returned to Proto’s home and was met by Mr. Proto with a gun. Murphy fled and was pursued through three houses before Proto finally shot him. He is in the hospital. Proto fled, accompanied by a yellow bull dog and was thought to have gone towards Marion. MDR Tuesday, 23 Jan 1917
A string of bedclothes hanging from a jail window this morning defeated the plans of four county prisoners who were planning a daylight escape from the Williamson County jail. The jailbirds had made elaborate plans. They had carefully removed bricks from the wails near a window and were nearly ready to drop to the ground, but dropped the string of bed clothes to be used for the descent too soon. The clothes were seen by Otis Williams who gave the alarm and the sheriff soon had the men locked up again. Mrs. Harris had been at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sanders, who is very ill so they took advantage of that opportunity to make their getaway. Those who made the attempt are Ira Newton, charged with forgery and caught in his night clothes by the sheriff, Victor Urban, charged with grand larceny, E.O. Edwards, charged with stealing wire and A. Davis of Johnston City, who was caught preparing to rob a box car. Mcroy, charged with murder, was in the same cage but had no connection with the attempted jail delivery. The bricks were removed by means of a sharp metal piece removed from the bed bunks. MDR 23 Jan 1917
George Jenkins, baby son born to Mr. & Mrs. Fred Jenkins, died shortly after birth and was buried at Brack. MDR 23 Jan 1917
The body of S. Barnett who died at Mount Vernon passed thru Marion this morning enroute to Metropolis for burial. The body was accompanied by Mrs. Howard. MDR 23 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
Harry Smith, 32, Carbondale & Mary Stewart, 25, Dewmaine MDR 23 Jan 1917
Carterville — A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. William Boyd, their second child and first girl. Also, a boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Codon Arms, their first child. MDR 23 Jan 1917
Mrs. Caroline Allen died Tuesday from paralysis. She was born in Tennessee and would have been 76 this coming March. Eight children survive: Mesdames James Springs of Coal Bank Springs, J.M. Bogart of Marion Route 2, Arlena Ames of Arkansas, Bell Tanner of Stonefort and James Weaver of Marion Rural Route, Messrs Charles Allen of Peoria, Asberry Allen of Arkansas and Joe Allen of Crab Orchard. The funeral will be at Coal Bank Springs where she was a member. MDR Wednesday, 24 Jan 1917
Frank Proto was captured here last evening. MDR 24 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
Walter Chandler, 23, Herrin & Hallie Cawley, 20, Logan MDR 24 Jan 1917
Carterville — The funeral of Mrs. Anna Tanner will be Wednesday with burial in Hill Crest Cemetery. NDR 24 Jan 1917
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Simpson are the proud parents of a baby girl, their second child. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Volnor are the proud parents of a baby girl. MDR 24 Jan 1917
A man giving his name as William Adams of Murphysboro, aged about 50 years, was found slumbering away on the cowcatcher of an east bound I.C. train early Tuesday morning as the train pulled into Cambria. They took him to Herrin and sent him to the hospital. He was examined and a cut was found on his chin and a slight wound on the back of his hand. He said he had been working for the I.C. Ry. about 12 months. He got up and tore around the hospital and to bring himself they courteously tied both feet to the bed and there he lay as comfortable as if he were really riding in an I.C. Pullman berth. HN 25 Jan 1917
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Adams, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Thomas, boy
Mr. & Mrs. George Venegoni, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Taraskivic, boy HN 25 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
Mario Foli, 30 & Elisha Bertlone, 20, both of Johnston City Gustave Delare, 34 & Ugenia Vernois, both of Johnston City W.M. Luster, 57 & Sarah G. Gambrell, 51, both of Marion HN 25 Jan 1917
Henry Wyatt, small son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wyatt, died of pneumonia Monday. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 25 Jan 1917
Mrs. Nancy Jones followed her son to the grave. Her son, Raymond Jones, died 7 Jan of tuberculosis and his mother followed him yesterday from the same malady. Death occurred at the home of her half-brother, Riley Proctor, 1614 West Cherry Street. She was the widow of Sim Jones and had lived in this vicinity all her life. She was born 27 Feb 1865. The son that died was the only child. She is survived by half-brothers Riley Proctor of Marion, Berry Proctor, address unknown, Jack Hunsacker living west of Marion, Willie Mitchell of Campbell, Missouri, Mrs. Adaline Phelps of Johnson County and J.C.M. Bourguin of Marenisco, Michigan. Burial will be in Pigeon Creek. MDR Thursday, 25 Jan 1917
Hazel May Koonce, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Koonce, died Thursday and was buried at Shiloh. The child was born on the 16th of this month. The mother is the former Alice Oneal of Marion. MDR 25 Jan 1917
Frank Wagoner of Creal Springs was arrested and brought to the county jail. He was charged with stealing some cow hides from Mr. Brim and selling them here. Some other Creal Springs youths were implicated. MDR 25 Jan 1917
Jake Colletto, Joe Bacino, Jake and Charles Baldassano were found not guilty of the murder of Sylvester Palermo. MDR 25 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
O.J. Brides, 24, Johnston City & Mary Leponis, 19, West Frankfort MDR 25 Jan 1917
Elmer Parker of Creal Springs was brought to the county jail on a charge of stealing cow hides. This is the second arrest in connection with this theft. MDR Friday, 26 Jan 1917
Rev. W.R. Laughlin, 86, died Thursday morning at Vienna and two hours later his wife followed him to the grave. Joint funeral services were held at Reynoldsburg church, four miles east of Tunnel Hill this morning. Rev. Laughlin was one of the oldest members of the Southern Illinois Methodist conference and was well known in Marion, having preached here. MDR Saturday, 27 Jan 1917
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur 0. Keas returned from Anna. Her mother, Mrs. C.W. Cover died Saturday night. Four daughters and three sons survive. MDR 27 Jan 1917
Tony Domineck, Sicilian, about 35, was shot and killed at Madison Number Eight Sunday night. He fired into a party and injured two. He got away, but others in the party followed him and shot and killed him. Two of his countrymen, Joe Viggila and Frank Vobeto are in the hospital with injuries. The 30 Jan issue says his name was Dominic Parisi, 28 years old, and unmarried. He is reported to have taken out a marriage license about a year ago to marry the lady with whom he was living, but the license was never used. It is not known if the deceased man thought the license was all that was necessary. MDR Monday, 29 Jan & HN 1 Feb 1917
Funeral services for Anna Tanner were held Wednesday in Carterville. She leaves a husband and four children. Death was due to tuberculosis. MDR 29 Jan 1917
James Stowers died Sunday at Johnston City. He was 63 years and 7 months old. He leaves a wife and several children. The body was shipped to Marion for burial. MDR Tuesday, 30 Jan 1917
Ted Parks was found guilty of bootlegging and fined $200 and costs. Hall Foree, colored, was fined $9.75 for drunkenness. He and Frank Dorch, who was fined $50 for carrying a concealed weapon, were put to work on the streets this morning to work out their fines. MDR 30 Jan 1917
Mrs. George Miller and Mrs. Elmer Miller and children went to Carbondale today to attend the funeral of Mrs. Elmer Miller’s grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Hickman. MDR 30 Jan 1917
Thomas Gilbert Blankenship, formerly of Marion, died this morning at the home of his daughter in Junction City, Kentucky. He was born in Tennessee 65 years ago, but lived in Marion a larger portion of his life. He left here 14 years ago. He lived on West Main Street and a small daughter, Fannie, was killed on the I.C. crossing on North Court Street. He is survived by the widow and six children: Mrs. James Blaine of Junction City, Ky., Mrs. Jenette Brady, Mrs. James Price, Mrs. Roy Webster and Messrs. Will and Thomas Blankenship all of Evansville, Ind. Sisters: Mrs. Lou Anna Bankston of Mill Creek, Mrs. G.H. Gannon of Isola, Mississippi. Mrs. Bert Bagley of Marion is a relative. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 31 Jan 1917
Clyde Grizzell and Mina M. Walker were married 26 December in St. Charles, Mo. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. S. Walker of Pinckneyville and a teacher in the Herrin Public Schools. The groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. J.E. Grizzell. MDR 31 Jan 1917
Marriage licenses
Earl Simmons, 20, Creal Springs & Fannie M. Farmer, 18, New Burnside MDR 31 Jan 1917
Rena Goley, wife of Nathan Goley, died Wednesday of quick pneumonia at her home 815 West Maplewood. Survivors are her husband, children: Herman, Robert & Arthur of Dupo and Mrs. Ernest Boles of Marion. She is an aunt of County Superintendent J.W. Mckinney. Burial will be in Freedom. MDR 31 Jan 1917 & Thursday, 1 Feb 1917
A boy was born yesterday to Mr. & Mrs. Aud Elliott of 1614 West Chestnut, their second child and second boy. MDR 31 Jan 1917
Flossie Mullins and Ed Hunt were married Sunday. They will reside with the groom’s mother, Mrs. George Hunt.
February
Marriage licenses
Henry Hall, 21 & Almeda Campbell, 19, both of Herrin
Oscar B. Cox, 22 & Annie M. Watkins, 21, both of Marion
Charley Hickey, 22, White Ash & Naomia Jane Harris, 16, Johnston City MDR Thursday, 1 Feb 1917
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Ervin Williams, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Louis B. Jones, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Mirano, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Alegoni, girl
Mr. & Mrs. George Smith, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Marion A. Null, boy HN 1 Feb 1917
Louis F. Marlow, 63, died Saturday. He was born in Cuggiono, Italy and had traveled widely. At one time he resided in Africa and later in South America before coming to the United States. HN 1 Feb 1917
Gordon Cargal was arrested Monday and charged with wife abandonment, HN 1 Feb 1917
Dennis Moore of Energy died Thursday, aged about 26 years old. Burial in the Marion cemetery. HN 1 Feb 1917
Samuel M. Hawk, 66, well known carpenter, died of cancer Sunday. He was born in Delaware. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 1 Feb 1917
Giuseppe Zerbola vs Cristina Zerbola, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. HN 1 Feb 1917
Young Men’s Baraca class of First Baptist Church extends condolence to Arthur Francis on the death of his beloved child, a son. HN 1 Feb 1917
William Adams of Herrin was taken to the state hospital in Anna yesterday. MDR 1 Feb 1917
Mrs. W.C. Walker of Pittsburg was in Marion this morning enroute to her home after spending several weeks in Harrisburg, Ark. on account of the death of her father, G.W. Miller. She was accompanied by her sister, Essie Miller. MDR 1 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
Felix Hall, 22 & Harriet Long, 17, both of Herrin
Earl Simmons, 24, Danville & Celia Martin, 20, Marion MDR Friday, 2 Feb 1917
Isaac M. Edwards dropped dead yesterday at Carterville. He was a miner at Hafer Number Three, between 45 and 50 years old. His home was in Metropolis but he lived at Carterville with his mother. He leaves a wife and six children, one, a baby boy, was with him here. Burial at Metropolis. MDR Saturday, 3 Feb & HN 8 Feb 1917
Alice Bernice Copher, 7 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Otis Copher, 1618 West Cherry, died this morning. She was born 11 June last year. There are 7 living children and one other dead. Surviving are El, 16, Myrtle, 15, Dollie, 13, Rosie, 11, Ralph, 9, Carl, 6 and Griffith, 3. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 3 Feb 1917
Isaac Edwards will be buried in Metropolis. He is survived by his mother, Susan Edwards, wife and children: Bessie, Grace, Marie, Claudis Herbert, brother, Tom of Energy and 2 sisters, Mrs. Julia McLuskey of Carterville and Mrs. Mary Morris of Marion. He was born 13 Sep 1872 at Crab Orchard. MDR Monday, 5 Feb 1917
John A. Gill, born 11 Mar 1849 and died Sunday. His first wife died some time ago and he is survived by his second wife and children: M.V. Gill & J.H. Gill of Danville, Mrs. Mamie Hicks and Mrs. S.B. Caldwell of Christopher and Mrs. Fluke, brothers: Steve Gill of Creal Springs and Isaac Gill of Nowata, Okla. He was a plasterer and at one time was engaged in the restaurant business. Burial in Rose Hill. MDR 5 Feb 1917
Mrs. A.M. Roach received word this morning of the arrival of a ten-pound boy at the home of Mrs. Frank Allen in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Roach was Miss Lucy Daleson before her marriage and is visiting now at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Smith. Mr. Allen is at present employed at Lansing, Mich. Their Marion home was on South Market Street. The baby arrived Feb 1 and was named John Franklin Allen. MDR Tuesday, 6 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
O.B. Barham, 25, West Frankfort & Ethel Hall, 16, Johnston City MDR Wednesday, 7 Feb 1917
Samuel Smith, colored jitney driver, aged 20 years, was killed Tuesday evening while crossing the Illinois Central tracks at Brush Crossing. His car was in the garage and he had borrowed one belonging to Albert Watson to go home for supper. His speed was very fast, estimated at 25 miles per hour, and he was caught under a train consisting of a caboose and switch engine which was backing slowly. He was the son of Charles Smith and was employed at Madison Coal Corporation store. MDR 7 Feb & HN 8 Feb 1917
Albert G. Storme was called to Clifford Sunday to take charge of the funeral of a six months old child of Alex Yukis. Burial in St. Carlo Cemetery. HN 8 Feb 1917
John Andrew Bowman was born 28 Jul 1836 in Germany and came to Williamson County at age 15. He served in Co D 81st Illinois. He married Mary Peters 45 years ago and she survives along with 8 children: August, Charles & Ed Bowman, Mesdames Daisy Jack, Rapsy Schuldt, Lizzie McAnally & Lottie Coleman. No brothers or sisters survive. Burial will be in Maplewood. MDR 7 Feb 1917
Everet Lacy, 41, was killed this morning at Mine No. 6, three miles north of Herrin. He was a machine runner but today was assisting in setting pipes at the foot of the shaft. He had gone thru the run around to get a wrench when he was caught between a motor and cars of a train making a flying switch. He leaves a wife and a son aged 16. He was the oldest son of James Lacy, deceased and was born in Kentucky. He leaves a mother, Mrs. James Lacy of E. St. Louis, wife and one son. Burial in Herrin City Cemetery. MDR 7 & 8 Feb & HN 1 & 15 Feb 1917
Grace Dickinson, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James E. Dickinson of 607 North Otis, died Tuesday. She was born 16 Dec 1913. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 7 Feb 1917
Divorces
Charles Bridewell vs Sallie Bridewell
Dona Downen vs Joseph Downen
Mary Crutcher vs James Crutcher
Mabel Morris vs Herbert Morris
Jury selection was started for the divorce of Lydia E. Spitznass vs Roland 0. Spitznass. The courtroom was packed for this sensational case. She charges cruelty and drunkenness and asks for divorce, alimony and custody of the six-year-old daughter, Leda Marguerite. He filed a cross bill alleging adultery and named Lyman Borum. MDR 7 Feb 1917
Jefferson St. John was granted a divorce from Bertha St. John. MDR Thursday, 8 Feb 1917
Clinging to the handrail outside the closed vestibule of a coach on Illinois Central train 204 early Wednesday morning, Dr. Lewis Hughes of Carbondale saw his brother Harmon lose his grip because of exhaustion and plunge to death on the frozen ground. Dr. Hughes retained his hold and rode the train to Murphysboro. He boarded a southbound freight train and they found Harmon dead in a ditch. MDR 8 Feb 1917
Charles Dunn, living 3 miles south of Marion, was brought before Squire Jenkins on a charge of assault to murder brought by his wife. She alleges he used an axe handle too vigorously on her. MDR 8 Feb 1917
Charles Hampton of Herrin was charged with wife abandonment. Also, Dwight Skelcher was charged with robbing Charles Willard of $20. MDR 8 Feb 1917
Rosie Bruno, wife of Joe Bruno, 806 West Goodall, died this morning of la grippe. She was born in Italy and was 47 years, 3 months and 11 days old. She leaves a husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters. MDR 8 Feb 1917
Southern News
Twins, a boy and girl, were born 6 Feb to Mr. & Mrs. Henry Russell.
Aunt Harriet E. Kelley died 31 Jan near Neilson, aged 68? years, 2 months and 16 days. She was the widow of J.R. Kelley. They were married in 1867 and to this union four boys and six girls were born. Surviving are J.F. Kelley, Mrs. Barbara Koonce, L.F. Kelley of Goreville, Mrs. Lettie Tolar, E.M. Kelley of Creal Springs and Mrs. Pertie Hudgens of Goreville. The deceased children are Margaret, Etta and Gussie Kelley and Mrs. G. Ward. Four brothers and one sister also survive. MDR Friday, 9 Feb 1917
Herrin Items
Mrs. J.A. Long, 42, died Thursday from tuberculosis. She had been ill a long time and bedfast since July. She was the daughter of John Sadler. Omar and Will Sadler are brothers. She is survived by her husband and ten children, the youngest but five days old. She came to Herrin from Kentucky last summer. Burial will be in Herrin City Cemetery. MDR 9 Feb 1917
Hugh Maxwell was arrested on a charge of assault to kill. He lives near the Bobby Dick mine. His wife says he attempted to shoot her. MDR 9 Feb 1917
Alf McInturff, 83, died this morning at Creal Springs. He was born in Tennessee but moved to this section soon after birth, had lived in this county nearly 60 years and in Creal Springs about 25 years. He was known as “Threshing Machine” Mclnturff and had operated a threshing machine all thru this section. His first wife preceded him to the grave by several years, but his second wife survives along with four children: Elbert of Goreville, Edward of Creal Springs, Mrs. Albert (Mary) Westbrook and John Westbrook [as written] located in the west. A.T. McInturff is a nephew. The funeral will be at County Line Church. MDR Saturday, 10 Feb 1917
Arda S. Keys was killed Friday evening by n Illinois Central train. He had gone from the home of his parents in Cambria to Fredonia, presumably to catch the evening train. As Engineer R. Feigenbutz whistled for the crossing, Keys walked out of the box car station and was leaning over looking at his watch or attempting to strike a match. The engineer threw on his brakes but it was too late. He was born 18 May 1887 in Christian County, Ky. 18 May 1887, son of J.S. & Mildred Guthrie Keys. Three sisters besides the father survive: Mrs. Grace Warmick of Hurst, Mrs. Clora/Clara Haggler of Cambria and Tessie Keys. His brother, Leslie, died aged one year and his mother died 8 Nov 1901. Burial at Cambria. MDR 10 Feb & HN 15 Feb 1917
Alsey Potter of this city and Martha Whittenburg of New Burnside were married 26 Dec in Murphysboro and kept it a secret. Mr. Potter’s aunt, Mrs. Charlie Murray, with whom he has been living, discovered the secret but did not let it be known until this morning. MDR 10 Feb 1917
Divorces
William W. Wood vs Parthena Wood Mossie Collins vs Collins [as written] MDR 10 Feb 1917
Sallie Tippy, wife of Dave Tippy, 200 North Hamlet Street, died Saturday morning of pneumonia. She was born 21 Dec 1873, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Crain of Herrin. Five children survive: Floyd, Paul, David Jr., Ruah and Zada. Ralph, the second son preceded her in death. Three brothers and two sisters live in Herrin: John, Willis, Ernest, Mrs. Mattie Childers and Mrs. Ethel Hampton. MDR 10 Feb 1917
Sarah Lee, wife of Dr. A.M. Lee of Carbondale, died Friday. She is a cousin of John F. Lee. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale. MDR 10 Feb 1917
The police and mayor raided the house of Frank Ward on West White Street Friday night and arrested him on a charge of keeping a house of ill fame. He pleaded guilty and was fined $100 and costs, but in default of same he went to jail. MDR 10 Feb 1917
Carterville Notes
A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Pierce Baswell. MDR 10 Feb 1910
Marriage licenses
Arnold Garrett, 21 & Mima Kelton, 16, both of Johnston City
Ross White, 30, West Frankfort & Maude Freeman, 18, Johnston City MDR 10 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
Ray Hunsaker, 22 & Cora Cooper, 22, both of Makanda Jessie Burris, 21 & Ruie Hearse, 19, both of Herrin MDR Monday, 12 Feb 1917
James Sinnot who was convicted in September 1915 of murder will apply for a pardon. MDR 12 Feb 1917
Herrin Items
Mrs. Fred Stone, 67, died Sunday after a lingering illness with stomach trouble. She is survived by her husband and four sons: Charles of Royalton, Ame [as written] in Missouri, John & Henry in Gorham. She came here 7 years ago from Gorham. Burial will be at the Carterville cemetery.
A girl was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. William Gilmore of 217 South 20th Street. MDR 12 Feb 1917
The jury in the Spitznass divorce case found Mr. Spitznass not guilty on the charge of drunkenness but guilty on the charge of extreme and repeated cruelty. Mrs. Spitznass was found not guilty of adultery. MDR Tuesday, 13 Feb 1917
A.J. Brides and Mary Leponis were married last evening. MDR 13 Feb 1917
Arthur Lane, formerly of Marion, and Lora Calvery, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Calvery of Mount Carmel, were married Sunday at the home of the bride’s parents. They departed for Cleveland, Ohio where he has employment. MDR 13 Feb 1917
Arthur East, portrait enlarger, died of pneumonia at the Baker-Gardiner Hospital in Herrin. He was about 36 years old and made his home in Decatur where the body is being shipped. His wife was visiting in Des Moines, Iowa and will meet the body at Decatur. MDR Wednesday, 14 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
Vince Gooden, 30 & Stella Clarida, 31, both of Carterville MDR 14 Feb 1917
Herrin Items
A baby boy was born today to Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Reynolds. MDR 14 Feb 1917
George McArter was called to Quincy last week where his father passed away at the soldiers’ home. By his request he was buried in the state cemetery at the home in Quincy. HN 15 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
Ralph Biggs, 21, Herrin & Grace Bennett, 19, Johnston City MDR Thursday, 15 Feb 1917
A ten-pound boy, their first child, was born to Mr. & Mrs. Paul Norman. The mother is the former Edith Rhea. MDR 15 Feb 1917
William Morgan, well known blind man living at Scottsboro, died Thursday of asthma. He was born 1 May 1871 in Southern Precinct. His wife died 2 Jan 1917 and he married again on Monday, 12 Feb in St. Louis to Mrs. Kate Maxwell of Tennessee. He is survived by his wife and children: Frank, Hazel, Ruby of this county and Lawrence of East St. Louis, also six brothers and one sister. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery beside his first wife. MDR 15 Feb & 16 Feb 1917
A 10-pound boy was born this morning to John W. Burnett, cashier at the Citizens State Bank of Creal Springs. MDR 16 Feb 1917
Carterville — Johnnie Spiller & Ethel Gibbons were secretly married in September 1916. They are residing with the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Gibbons. MDR Friday, 16 Feb 1917
Mrs. Elizabeth Hendrickson Duncan, Marion Route 2, died yesterday at the home of her nephew, Hiram Hendrickson. She was born in this state in 1831. She married Enoch Duncan who died 15 years ago. Surviving are sisters, Jennie Hendrickson, Mrs. Isabelle Crossley & Mrs. Sarah Mofield of Crab Orchard and a brother, Warren Hendrickson of Johnston City. Burial was in the family graveyard. MDR 16 Feb 1917
Thomas Barlow, 17, was instantly killed this morning at Johnston City. He was working in the mine as a car coupler and his head was caught between two cars and mashed nearly flat, but the skin was not broken. He was the son of Sam Barlow and with his father was living with George Foster. MDR 16 Feb 1917
Mrs. Lydia McBride died suddenly Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Borders, 1006 South 19th Street, Herrin. She was born on Herrin Prairie 65 years ago. She was in her 66th year and had been a widow several years. Survivors are sons & daughters: Walter & John of Carbondale, Mrs. Clarence Borders & Mrs. Julia Sanders of Herrin. Mrs. George Lamasters of Herrin is a sister and John Cundiff of Cambria is a brother. Burial will be in Blairsville Cemetery. MDR 16 Feb & HN 22 Feb 1917
Grace Bennett, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Bennett of Johnston City and Ralph Biggs of Herrin were married last evening. MDR 16 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
George Edwards, 26 & Margaret Holt, 18, both of Herrin MDR 16 Feb 1917
Allan Springer of Creal Springs was taken to the state hospital at Anna this afternoon. MDR 16 Feb 1917
A son was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. William Chestney of Herrin, MDR 16 Feb 1917
Imogene Burress Frick, wife of George Frick, died at midnight Friday from childbirth. The child, an 11-pound boy, survives. They lived at 603 South Court but death occurred at the home of the parents of the deceased, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Burress, 815 West Maplewood. They were married 9 May 1916 in Belleville. A sister, Mrs. Cecile Ruedesselli of Mt. Clemmons, Mich. survives. She was born 10 Apr 1886. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The six brothers, H.P., U.B, 10., G.J., Paul and Lewis Frick acted as pallbearers for their brother’s wife. MDR Saturday, 17 Feb & 19 Feb 1917
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. George Burpo of near Goreville, died Wednesday and was buried in McKinney Chapel. MDR 17 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
J.K. Cochran, 45 & Mrs. Mary Smith, 38, both of Carterville
Thomas J. Call, 21 & Annie Francis, 18, both of Herrin
Frank Spagnoli, 22 & Ida Rogers, 19, both of West Frankfort
Willie Smith, 21 & Effie Emery, 22, both of Carterville
Orval Lyerla, 21, Creal Springs & Cecil Hicks, 19, Tunnel Hill MDR 17 Feb 1917
Circuit Court
Monroe Shaw vs G.C. Shaw for alienation of his wife, $2,000, jury out about a minute.
Ira “Sleepy” Newton, Stonefort, forgery, sentenced to state reformatory.
Victor Urban, Johnston City, burglarizing Stiritz Hardware Store, case taken under advisement. MDR 17 Feb 1917
Joe Baccino, a Sicilian of Johnston City was shot and killed Saturday night. He was boarding with Angelo Valerate at Johnston and was passing on Cass Avenue, two blocks west of the C. & E.I. tracks. The shooting occurred about 9:30 and the assailant fired one shot which entered the abdomen and pierced the liver. He was removed to the Baker-Gardiner Hospital where he died. He made a dying statement to Carlo Italianos that he did not know who shot him. Baccino was recently on trial in Marion for the murder of Sylvester Palermo, together with the Baldassanos and Big Tony Mitchell. They were exonerated. According to testimony of the brothers of Palermo, it was Baccino who did the shooting. MDR Monday, 19 Feb 1917
Four men were admitted to citizenship Saturday: Frank Ruggenius, Lithuanian; Sam D. Loni, Italian; Frank Shalna, Lithuanian and Pranis Randonaitis, Lithuanian who took on the new name of Frank Redmond. HN 22 Feb 1917
Mrs. J.A. Long of Weaver died Wednesday and was buried in the Carterville cemetery. HN 22 Feb 1917
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Andrusky, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Rolla Yates, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Tandy Pool, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Reynolds, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Joe McCarty, girl HN 22 Feb 1917
A marriage license was issued last week in Murphysboro to Clarence Shemwell, 23 & Clara Popham, 18, both of Herrin, HN 22 Feb 1917
Ernest Escoppi/Ecoppi, 42, a saloon keeper at Freeman Spur was shot Saturday night by Sam Rigio, a Sicilian, and died Sunday in Baker-Gardiner Hospital. He had quarreled with Rigio and ejected him from his saloon. Rigio returned with a revolver and opened fire. Rigio escaped in an automobile. Escoppi leaves a wife and three children. MDR 19 Feb & HN 22 Feb 1917
Mrs. Missouri Ellis, colored, of 1009 South Madison, died Saturday of dropsy and will be buried in New Denison. She was born in this county 22 Jun 1858. She is survived by children, Mrs. Hattie Prentice, Robert, Henry, Roy and Claude Ellis of Marion and Mrs. Bessie Campbell of Ohio. No brothers or sisters survive. MDR 19 Feb 1917
Rossie Gibbs was arrested last night for breaking into the McAlpin Brothers South Side Meat Market. He was caught red handed with a ham and some other meat by Night Officer Tom Ice. Rossie and the purloined articles were taken to the county jail and put in charge of Sheriff Harris. MDR 19 Feb 1917
Wallace C. Peebles was found dead in bed by his wife this morning about 1 o’clock. He was born in this county 9 Dec 47 years ago. He was married 3 May 1890. One child was born but the child passed away before the father. George Peebles, living near Marion, is a brother. He had been a carpenter all his life and had done several contracting in Marion and this vicinity. He was at present building a school house in Joppa and was to have returned there this morning. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. MDR 19 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
O.W. Lyerla, 26 & Maybelle Jones, 24, both of Herrin Frank Morris, 30 & Cora Sharp, 28, both of Herrin MDR 19 Feb 1917
Word was received this morning that Mrs. J.D. Crenshaw, wife of Rev. Crenshaw, died this morning at her home in Carbondale. They lived in Marion several years when he was pastor of the First M.E. Church. She is survived by her husband and children, Belle, Harry, Ruth and James. All are married. The funeral will be in the M.E. Church in Carbondale. MDR 19 Feb 1917
Chesterfield cigarettes 20 for 10 cents. MDR 19 Feb 1917
Mrs. Sam McCormick returned to her home in East St. Louis today after attending the funeral of her brother, William Morgan of Scottsboro. MDR 19 Feb 1917
Iva Minerva Powell, daughter of H.J. Powell, was sent to Geneva this morning by the county. MDR Tuesday, 20 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
Bird Miller, 31, Marion & Nell Williams, 21, Roswell, N.M. The wedding was to take place in N.M. but on account of the serious illness of the groom’s mother, the ceremony was performed here Monday. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Anna Williams of Roswell. They met two years ago when the groom was visiting relatives in that city. As soon as his mother’s condition will permit they will go to Lansing, Mich. to make their home. MDR 20 Feb 1917
Carterville Notes
Ruba Laurell Walker, only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charley Walker, died Sunday of pneumonia. The funeral was at the home of Mrs. Walker’s father, Henry Taylor, with burial in Hurricane Cemetery.
Mildred Scott, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Scott, died Sunday of an abscess on the brain. She was 3 years and 6 months old. She leaves her parents, a sister, Margaret and brother Earl. MDR 20 Feb 1917
A girl was born today to Mr. & Mrs. C.A. Anderson of West White Street. She was named Cecil Jabrone Anderson. MDR 20 Feb 1917
James L. Adams died this morning. He was born 8 Feb 1836 in Randolph County, the only son in a family of four children, all of whom have preceded him to the grave. He was married to Margaret A. Robinson, also a native of Randolph County, who died two years ago. He served during the Civil War in the 110th. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 21 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
E.M. Jordan, 23 & Soloma F. Leathers, 22, both of Christopher MDR 21 Feb 1917
J.F. Stevens pled guilty to drunkenness and was fined $4 and costs. MDR 21 Feb 1917
Gladdis Marie Pedigo, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.F. Pedigo, 1309 North Logan, died yesterday. She was born on January 17. Survived by parents and 3 children [brothers & sisters?] Bessie, 9, Mamie, 5 and Joseph, 2. Burial was in Maplewood. MDR 21 Feb 1917
Herrin Items
A baby was born to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Crowder this morning. MDR 21 Feb 1917
Norman and Ardie Walker were lodged in jail charged with killing their uncle. MDR 21 Feb 1917
The home of Jack Dulick of Frankfort Heights was destroyed by fire this morning. Two of his children were burned to death and Dulick and another child aged 9 months received fatal burns. Mr. Dulick built a fire in the kitchen range and tried to hasten it by pouring gasoline into the stove. An explosion followed which destroyed the house. Mr. Dulick’s ears and hair were burned off and others of the family were seriously injured. The dead children are a boy aged 10 and a girl 6. The house was a new one recently built near Number 9 mine and had been occupied only three weeks. MDR Thursday, 22 Feb 1917
Carnell Harris Stroud, colored, the only son of Mr. & Mrs. Earl Stroud, 716 South Liberty, died yesterday of pneumonia. He was born in Ullin 18 Dec 1908. Burial will be in Ullin. MDR 22 Feb 1917
A girl baby appeared at the home of John Suatsee of Herrin Tuesday night. MDR 22 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
William Zoeller, 58 & Mrs. Susan Steinheimer, 38, both of New Athens MDR 22 Feb 1917
Jack Dulick died in the West Frankfort Hospital yesterday from burns. MDR Friday, 23 Feb 1917
O.W. Lyerla and Maybelle Jones were married Thursday. MDR 23 Feb 1917
Louis Miflin (Mifflin?) died this morning of pneumonia at the home of his father, Alfred Miflin. He is survived by his parents and brothers & sisters Joseph, L.A., Roscoe, Alonzo, Neely, Frank, Lora and Mrs. Oliver Barter. MDR 23 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
Vola Litting [Sittig?], 21 & Kate Edwards 21, both of Stonefort
Orie Kirby, 21 & Cecil Toler, 19, both of Goreville MDR 23 Feb 1917
Miss Agnes Lonergan died Friday at Emma Jones Hospital following several months of suffering from cancer. She came to the hospital in September a year ago and in the time she had been here had made many friends. She was an efficient nurse. She was born in Ruma, Illinois and would have been 31 on May 30 this year. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lonergan of East St. Louis, brothers, Charles of East St. Louis and Julian of Longmont, Colo., sister, Mrs. Josie Berry of Fort Collins, Colo., half-sisters, Mesdames J.H. Mudd of Prairie Du Rocher, Margaret Phetley of Modock, Sarah Mudd of Waterloo, Anna Bradley of Golden, Colo. and Laura Good of Rodgers, Ark. The body was shipped to Ruma. Elsewhere two sisters are named as Mrs. Amos Phegley & Mrs. Lula Mutt. MDR Saturday, 24 Feb 1917
Mabel Lavender, 8, daughter of Mr. &. Mrs. Frank Lavender of South Duncan Street, died this morning of catarrhal fever. She was born in Johnson County, moving here in August 1916. Survived by parents and brothers & sisters: Almus, Maggie, Lannes, Leonard, William, Gladys and Virgil. Burial will be in Berle Church Cemetery in Johnson County. MDR 24 Feb 1917
Births
A nine and half pound boy was born this morning to Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Rix and named William Ernest Rix. W.H. Rix is the grandfather.
A girl was born last night to Mr. & Mrs. Jake Davis of Scottsboro. MDR 24 Feb 1917
Jail news
Orval Shackleford is in jail here charged with bootlegging.
Bert Jerrels is another bootlegger guest at the county jail.
Bud Bell filed bond when brought here on a bootlegging charge.
Sheriff Harris left this morning to take the Powell girl to Geneva and A. Newton of Stonefort and Victor Urban of Johnston City to Pontiac. MDR 24 Feb 1917
Southern News
Little Arley Wayne Russell, son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Russell, died Thursday and was buried in Bethlehem Cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth James of Nielson was called to Marion Thursday to attend the funeral of James L. ADAMS. MDR 24 Feb 1917
Zollie A. Dodd, 46, died this afternoon in a Spring Valley hospital as a result of an accident. He was agent for American Express many years at Marion. He is survived by 4 children: Olive, John, Vida and Zollie Jr. who, with their mother live at McRae, Ark. His wife is the former Anna Peebles. Also surviving are 4 brothers: John M. of Marion, Sam W. & Frank of Springfield, Mo. and Franl? of Harrisburg and a half-brother Willis Dodd of Marion. Burial will be at Galatia. MDR Monday, 26 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
Hosea P. Crain, 45 & Delia Adams, 28, both of Carterville MDR 26 Feb 1917
Herrin Items
Charles/Claude Riddle, 21, son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Riddle of 1105 Oak Street, died at home of heart disease after an illness of three years. Burial will be in the city cemetery. MDR 26 Feb & HN 1 Mar 1917
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Ralls, girl Mr. & Mrs. Dan Payne, girl HN 1 Mar 1917
The Creal Springs Orphanage lost its first child when little Louise Medline, 8, died Sunday. Death was due to tonsilitis from which she had been suffering for some time. The body was shipped to Fairfield. MDR Tuesday, 27 Feb 1917
Mrs. Lucretia Russell of Herrin was sent to Anna yesterday by the county. Her husband has been dead 18 years. She has been having hallucinations. MDR 26 & 27 Feb 1917
A girl was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. Gorver Lannon of West Maplewood Street. MDR 27 Feb 1917
Marriage licenses
John L. Shanks, 20, Scottsboro & Sophia Hastings, 18, Marion MDR Wednesday, 28 Feb 1917
Herrin Notes
Mr. & Mrs. Guy Eveland are the proud parents of a baby girl. MDR 28 Feb 1917
March
Albert Trier, 34, a machine operator at the Weaver mine, was caught under a fall of coal Wednesday and died a short time later. On the way to the hospital, he gave the name of his brother-in-law in Saginaw, Mich. as the person to notify in case of his death and died before the ambulance reached the hospital. He was single and his home was in Saginaw, Mich. where the body will be shipped. MDR Thursday, 1 Mar & HN 1 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
Arch Standacher, 22, Pittsburg & Ethel Luster, 20, Carrier Mills MDR 1 Mar 1917
Benton — William Larkin was found guilty of killing Frank Luster on October 6 last and sentenced to 14 years. Luster, a bachelor, was found with a bullet hole in his head after his home had been destroyed by dynamite. He had been keeping company with Larkin’s divorced wife and had been threatened by Larkin. MDR 1 Mar 1917
S. Thompson, retired Methodist minister, died Wednesday at his home near Crab Orchard. Had he lived until March 5th he would have completed his 83rd year. His first wife was Elizabeth Mozeley who died 12 years ago. He married Roddy Snoddy 10 years ago and she survives. Also surviving are children: Mrs. P.J. Crosson of Marion and Mrs. Belle Jones of Greenway, Ark. A daughter, Sadie, died in infancy. Grandchildren are Bert Davis, Mrs. A.M. Thompson, Miss Ruth Crosson & Gus Crosson all of Marion and Will Davis of Greenway, Ark. Mr. Thompson served 4 years in the 60th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. He was a member of the G.A.R. During his ministry, he built the church at Attila and presented same to the church. The funeral was at Pleasant Grove. MDR 1 Mar 1917
Herrin Items
A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Sam Pressley on the 27th. MDR 1 Mar 1917
Carterville Notes
Miss Etta Mangum went to Wayside Monday to attend the funeral of her grandfather, Jack Mangum. MDR 2 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
Orlie Stinnett, 21 & Cecil Gilmore, 18, both of Herrin Frank Perrine, 21 & Victoria Crader, 22, both of Herrin MDR Friday, 2 Mar 1917
Charles Crawford, colored, charged with bootlegging, was released on bond. This is the second bond he has filed on bootlegging charges. MDR 2 Mar 1917
Mrs. S.J. “Grandma” Cline died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B.D. Bracy. She was in her 92nd year. She was born in Allen County, Ky. Her maiden name was Sarilda Absher. She married Jefferson Cline on 20 May 1845 and in 1849 they moved to Williamson County and in 1870 to Marion. Four children were born: Mrs. B.D. Bracy, J.M. Cline and A.L. Cline of Marion and Mrs. Arabella Chaney who lives 12 miles east of Marion. A.L. Cline and wife who have been in California and are now in St. Louis will be here tonight. Mrs. Cline was very fond of her pipe and during the long time she lived with her son, J.M. Cline, was often seen smoking. She kept the Goodall Hotel for many years. Her old home was sold and moved away to make room for the Carnegie Library and following that she lived with her sons and daughters. She was active and energetic up until Christmas time when she became ill. Burial in Rose Hill. MDR Saturday, 3 Mar & 5 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
Lodia R. Richardson, 16 & Arabella Moake, 17, both of Herrin
William Adams, 57, Crainville & Mary Hasting, 52, Hurst MDR 3 Mar 1917
James Durham died last night in Southern Precinct. He was another of the old soldiers from this county to answer the last roll call. He served in the 128th Illinois Infantry. He was born in Tennessee 82 years ago but moved to this county while a young man. He is survived by 8 children: Sam, Orie, Lloyd, Mrs. Henry Hudgens, Mrs. James Miller and Mrs. Kirk Grisham all of near Marion and Mun Miller of Marion and Mrs. Bettie Pritchett in the west. Orie is a son by his second wife who survives Violet Winchester, 5, daughter of Mrs. Roy Winchester of Herrin is the oldest great grandchild. Mrs. Winchester is a daughter of Mrs. Mun Miller of Marion. Burial was in Fountain Cemetery. MDR 3 Mar 1917
Media Livingston vs Elvin Livingston, a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of child. MDR 5 Mar 1917
Circuit Court
Oliver Frasier pled guilty to assault with a deadly weapon, having attempted to kill Lucian Tucker. He was fined $25 and costs and committed to jail on failure to make payment. MDR Monday, 5 Mar 1917
Eva Swafford, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Swafford and Ray Crain left this morning for Cape Girardeau, Mo. where they will be married. MDR 5 Mar 1917
Cecil Anderson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Anderson, 108 West White, died this morning from hives. She was born 15 Feb and is survived by her parents. Burial will be in Maplewood. Cecil Jack, a stepson of Mr. Anderson, died in St. Louis on October 12. MDR 5 Mar 1917
Verna Peeler, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Peeler of Cypress, was married at her home today to Dallas F. Adams. MDR Tuesday 6 Mar 1917
Sheriff W.T. Harris and Chief of Police Henderson Clarida were called to the county farm at noon today to arrest “Bill” Krutcher who had become suddenly insane. He had conceived the idea that someone was going to cut him so he drew his knife and started for the others. One resident hit him across the head with a cane and another hit him over the eye. He was committed to Anna for treatment. MDR 6 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
Clyde Phillips, 22, Carterville & Jessie Hollis, 20, Marion
Herman Rayster, 25, Carterville & Maggie Council, 21, Energy
Leon Thulliez, 26, Johnston City & Louise Duhamel, 20, Marion
Thomas Harris, 24 & Bessie Gimmerson, 22, both of Herrin
Jesse F. Penrod, 20, Johnston City & Katherine Jackson, 19, Athens MDR 6 Mar 1917
Herrin Items
John Mullins died Friday after a three months illness at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ed Morning, 805 West Monroe. He leaves a son, 3 sisters and 1 brother who all survive him except one sister of Carterville. [as written] He was about 30 years old. Burial in City Cemetery. MDR 6 Mar & HN 8 Mar 1917
J.W. Stephens dropped dead last night. He was employed at Egyptian Press, but had worked thruout the county. His first job as a printer was at the age of ten under J.P. Copeland, editor of the Marion Leader. He was born 20 Jul 1876 in Marion. On 9 Nov 1896 he married Anna Manier and to this union four children were born, Pauline, Lorine and an infant son preceded their father to the grave. The surviving one is Wilbur Jr. aged 6 years. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Lue Gothard of Gideon, Mo., sisters: Mrs. Jack Bradley of Marion, Mrs. Bessie Cruse of Linton, Ind., and Mrs. Lell Gossage of Gideon, Mo., brother, George Stephens of Gideon, Mo. His father, Isaac Stephens died 12 years ago. The deceased served in the Spanish American War in Co C 4th Illinois. He had done some preaching, but was not an ordained minister. Burial will be in Rose Hill. MDR Wednesday, 7 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
Sam C. Russell, 45 & Minnie N. Lauder, 45, both of Carterville
John P. Jones, 26 & Ava M. Sizemore, 22, both of Carterville MDR 7 Mar 1917
A 9-pound girl was born Saturday to Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Norman. There are at the home of Mr. Norman’s father, P.A. Norman on North Cunningham. MDR 7 Mar 1917
Herrin Items
A fine boy came to the home of Mr. & Mrs. T. Coleman Tuesday. MDR 7 Mar 1917
Carterville Notes
A fine 8 pound baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Elbert Vaughn Tuesday.
A boy, their second child and first boy, was born to Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Poole. He has been named Leonard Clyde Poole in honor of his father. MDR 7 Mar 1917
Two little girls, sisters, died in Johnston City within 12 hours of each other and the double funeral will be held tomorrow. Julia Bozue was born 6 Aug 1908. She took sick on Monday and died at 5 o’clock Wednesday. Mary Bozue was born 10 Sep 1905 and died at 8 o’clock this morning. Both deaths were due to spinal meningitis. The double funeral will be held at the Free Baptist Church. Another member of the same church is George Haggleman, 15 and he is suffering from the same malady. MDR Thursday, 8 Mar 1917
John Hendrixson of Southern Township died this morning from double pneumonia. He was born in New York City and was a teamster while living there. From money made as a teamster, he came west and bought the farm in Southern where he died. He was born 10 Apr 1842. Eighteen years ago he took Mrs. A.M. Phillips as his second wife and she survives. Surviving children are Claude Phillips of Canada, Mrs. Mattie Rush of Hudgens and Ethel Hendrixson who lives on the home place. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery. MDR 8 Mar 1917
Arthur McRoy was found not guilty of murder. MDR 8 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
James W. Fisher, 48, Morley, Mo. & MRS. D.A. Watson, 41, Reevesville Thurman L. Stutsman, 24 & Flossie Richardson, 17, both of Herrin Frank Harland Hall, 24 & Odesa Mcpheron, 22, both of Johnston City. MDR 8 Mar 1917
Southern News
Ike Thetford of Herrin attended the funeral of his brother, Charlie Tedford. [Name spelled both ways.] Charlie was born 7 Oct 1872 and died 4 March. In 1903, he married Minnie Parks. She survives with children, Everett, Roy and Carl, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery near Creal Springs. MDR 8 Mar 1917
The 15 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Blumenstock died of pneumonia last night at their home in Chamnesstown. Burial will be in Freedom. MDR Friday, .9 Mar 1917
Julia Myrtle Jeter, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Roscoe Jeter, died this morning at her home near Peabody Number 3. She was born on 10 August last year. She is survived by a brother, James, 3 & sister, Emma Florine, 2. MDR 9 Mar 1917
Herrin Items
A girl was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Cowleson. MDR 9 Mar 1917
J.W. (West) Moulton died of cancer of the stomach Friday at his home in Southern Township after an illness of four months. He was born 17 Apr 1851 in Southern Township and married 6 Apr 1873 Mary J. Robertson who survives. Six children were born who are living: Mrs. Dove Norris of Southern, Mrs. A.P. Nolenburg of Canadian, Texas, John E. Moulton of Murphysboro, Mrs. John Small of Marion, Mrs. Dan Purgom of Carrier Mills and Miss Ora Moulton at home. He was the brother of the late Henry Moulton of Marion and has two other brothers & two sisters: Mrs. William Jones of Herrin, Mrs. Mon Gamble of Wolf Creek, William Moulton of Goreville and Hardin Moulton is a half-brother. Burial will be at Fountain. MDR Saturday, 10 Mar 1917
James A. Walker & Nellie Dorris, both of West Frankfort, were married Friday evening at the bride’s home. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Dorris and the groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. T.A. Norman of Southern Precinct. MDR 10 Mar 1917
A fine baby girl arrived Friday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Guy Price on North Granite. MDR 10 Mar 1917
Elmer Lawrence Murray, son of Elmer Murray of White Ash, died this morning. He was born 19 Feb and is survived by two other children, Bernice, 3 and Beatrice, 2. MDR 10 Mar 1917
Mrs. Nora Barham, wife of Lee Barham of Johnston City, died Friday at Carbondale Hospital following an operation for appendicitis. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Murray of Creal Springs and is survived by her husband and one child. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Monday, 12 Mar 1917
Mrs. Elizabeth Yost Dean, 94, oldest lady in Williamson County, died Sunday at her home in Carterville. She is the grandmother of Fred McIntosh, city editor of Marion Post. She was born 12 Sep 1822 in Montgomery County, Tenn. She married Samuel E. Yost at Elizabethtown on 13 Jul 1845 and came to this county in 1850. They lived on a farm where the fairgrounds is now. Mr. Yost died in 1861 and on 21 Jan 1866 she married Charles Dean. They moved to Southern Township and in 1881 to Carterville. The surviving children are Mrs. C.C. Stotlar of Carbondale, Mrs. J.L. McIntosh of Pulleys Mill, R.E. Yost of Carterville and R.W. Hopper of Herrin who is a foster son. Two step children Mrs. Ella Perry of Marion and John/Charley Dean of Mound City also survive. Frederick Carlton McIntosh, son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred J.? McIntosh of Marion, is a great grandson. During the war Mrs. Yost conducted a boarding house where the South Market Street building recently purchased by Mr. C.A. Murphy stands. During the war a union flag was raised over Mrs. Yost’s house and the rebels shot the flag down and said that they would kill any man who tried to put the flag back up so Mrs. Yost got the flag up again herself and it remained untouched. She lived with her son, R.E. Yost and was in good health until Saturday. She prepared the noon meal Saturday and about one o’clock took a chill from which she died. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 12 Mar & HN 15 Mar 1917
Coroner William Mccown was called to Johnston City Sunday to hold an inquest over the death of Helen Marie Bryan, 5 months. The jury decided the death was strangulation due to a cold. MDR 12 Mar 1917
Emeline Hill, mother of Joe & Sam Hill of this city, died today at her home, 507 West College. She was born in this state 8 Oct 1838. She moved to Marion about 14 years ago. Five children preceded her to the grave. The father died 18 years ago. A half-sister, Mrs. Isabelle Dennis of Beaucoup was at her deathbed. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove. MDR 12 Mar 1917
Carterville Notes Ray Walker died Friday of pneumonia. He leaves a wife and six children: Helen, Kirby, Frank, Esther, Hester and Louella, brothers: George & Mark Walker, sisters: Mrs. Mandy Royatt, Maggie Matmurth and an aged mother, Mrs. Adaline Walker. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. mDR 12 Mar 1917
Earl Ward died this morning of tuberculosis. He was born 21 Aug 1875 in this county. He was a grandson of “Uncle Dick” Ward who died at the age of 102. He married Ada Oles [Boles?] and she survives with their only child, Grace Jane ?, age 6. Also surviving is his father, Tom Ward and brothers & sisters: James, Richard, Robert, Phillip and Thomas Ward and Mrs. Grant Bryant of Carterville and Mrs. Dolph Kimmel of Creal Springs. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 13 Mar 1917
Jasper Bradley, 83, died this morning from old age, He was born in Tennessee but moved to this county when a young man. He went to Goreville a few years ago. He leaves sons T.A. Bradley and Mac Bradley. Burial will be in Fountain. MDR 13 Mar 1917
Circuit court
Tony Maroni found guilty of bootlegging
Edward Allensworth, colored, pled guilty to stealing eggs from Gem Cafe, fined $25 and costs
Frank Wagner guilty of stealing cowhides at Creal Springs, fined $10 and costs and three days in jail
Marion Kye pled guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and as he had been in jail 112 days awaiting trial, he was only given a 3 day sentence and fined $25
Frank Kirk pled not guilty of selling liquor in east and west Marion Townships and evidence showed he sold it in Herrin Township, so he was cleared. MDR 13 Mar 1917
Carterville Notes
Fred Swafford died Saturday at his home after an illness of several months. He was 28 years, 4 months and 28 days of age. He leaves a widow and his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Swafford, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 13 Mar 1917
News has been received here of the death of Lillian Alberts, 18 months old, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Gus Alberts of Woodriver, Ill. Her death was due to measles. Mrs. Alberts was formerly Miss Mamie Bryan of Marion and a niece of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Jones. She leaves one brother who is 4. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 13 Mar 1917
M. Nudleman received a telegram telling him of the death Tuesday of his niece, Rosie Simon, 18, at her home in St. Louis. She visited the home of her uncle on South Market Street last summer. MDR Wednesday, 14 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
Carlo Furco, 22 & Grace Montgomery, 18, both of Johnston City MDR 14 Mar 1917
Benjamin Chapman, 29/22, employed at the Orient Mine near West Frankfort, was killed last night as he was alighting from a Burlington freight train. He was thrown against a bridge. He was unmarried. His mother, Mrs. J.C. Gill, lives near Energy. MDR 14 Mar & HN 15 Mar 1917
Mrs. Nathan Stone received word this morning that her father, I.J. Sanders, died at Quincy of heart failure. He was 82 years old and formerly lived in this section. MDR Thursday, 15 Mar 1917
Charles Armstrong was shot and instantly killed last night by John Kyle in Kyle’s bootlegging place at Dewmaine. All the parties are colored. The trouble arose over payment of a drink Armstrong bought from Kyle. Armstrong went home and returned with a shotgun. As he went in the door, Kyle covered him. Armstrong started to run and Kyle fired. The bullet went thru the body and thru the barrel of the gun, it was fired at such close range. A Coroner’s jury exonerated Kyle, but he was brought to the county jail and States Attorney Fowler will charge him with murder. MDR 15 Mar 1917
Herrin Items A girl was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. Jim Otis.
Orben Lucile Neber, 7, daughter of Osten & Nora Neber, died Sunday. Burial was in the city cemetery. MDR 15 Mar 1917
Mr. & Mrs. James Sharp and children, Pauline and Clifton of St. Louis were called here on account of the death of Mrs. Sharp’s brother, Fred Swafford. MDR 15 Mar 1917
Arthur Paul died this morning as a result of injuries he received while working at the Williamson County mine in Johnston City. He was driving a motor and lost control of it. The motor crashed into a string of cars and he was thrown under a pile of debris. He was of English descent and leaves a widow and a father, Jim Paul. He was about 35 years old. He had only been at work a week when the accident occurred. Burial will be in Maplewood. MDR 15 & 16 Mar 1917
In circuit court this morning the first case to come up was that of Miss Audrey Austin by her mother vs Nell Bass and James Harris. The little girl’s father, Robert Austin was killed in a bootlegging joint in Johnston City by Nell Bass in a house owned by James Harris. MDR 15 Mar 1917
Joe Murray of Herrin was sent to Anna today after an investigation as to his sanity. MDR Friday, 16 Mar 1917
Gorman Brennan, a stranger, was found dead at the Main Hotel this morning at Johnston City. He went to the hotel Thursday evening and after paying for his bed went to his room and retired. The next morning, David Hope, the proprietor, could not arouse him so he forced the door open and it was found he had apparently been dead several hours. He was about 5 feet 9 inches and weighed between 225 and 250 pounds. He was about 50 years old and his hair was about half gray. He wore a mustache which was trimmed short and he was well dressed and seemed in the best of health when he went to the hotel. On his body was $30 in cash, three decks of playing cards and several dice. Letters on his person showed he had a son, Otto Brennan, living at Ashport, Tennessee, who owns land there and had asked his father to come live with him. Also, that he has a brother, Tony Brennan, living at Bloomington, Indiana. MDR 16 Mar 1917
Charles Gillinski of Johnston City was fined $25 and costs for being drunk on a train. MDR Saturday, 17 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
Jas. C. Harris, 49 & Mrs. Martha Harris, 55, both of Johnston City
O.N. Willis, 21 & Grace Sullinger, 22, both of Golconda MDR 17 Mar 1917
The jury in circuit court awarded Audrey Austin $1,750. MDR 17 Mar 1917
Divorced — Will Rewed Not long ago, James C. Harris and Martha E. Harris of Johnston City were divorced. The divorce created somewhat of a sensation at that time. Today Mr. Harris secured a marriage license to rewed. MDR 17 Mar 1917
The funeral for Gorman Brennan was held Sunday. His relatives were never located. MDR Monday, 19 Mar 1917
The coroner was called to Johnston City Sunday to hold an inquest over the body of Sabichian Bierhair who was killed in the West Side mine. The body was found by John Barlow about one o’clock. He was about 45 years old, a married man and leaves a widow and three children in Granton, Wisconsin. He owned a small farm there and expected to return there in a few weeks. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict that he came to death by contact with a live wire, but the mine company has ordered the body held for further examination as they do not believe that was the cause of death. MDR 19 Mar 1917
William Fox died of typhoid fever Saturday at his home on North Cunningham. He was born in this county 9 May 1859. He is survived by a wife and several children. Burial was at Liberty. MDR 19 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
Luther Harper, 22 & Maude Murphy, 19, both of West Frankfort MDR 19 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
Bethel Jordan, 36, Marion & Clara Belle Norris, 23, Energy MDR Tuesday, 20 Mar 1917
A girl was born this morning to Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Ferguson Jr. on South Buchanan Street. MDR 20 Mar 1917
S.B. Newcomb of Herrin was found guilty of operating a confidence game thru the sale of real estate. MDR Wednesday, 21 Mar 1917
Sam Farris is on trial charged with manslaughter, having killed Rebecca Cooper on 10 Jul 1916. She was seven years old and with her parents who were traveling in a wagon and were camped near Herrin. She stepped out in front of Farris’ car and was knocked 25 feet and died on the way to the hospital. MDR Thursday, 22 Mar 1917
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Utley, boy
Mr. & Mrs. L.A. Holbrook, girl
Mr. & Mrs. John Payne, boy HN 22 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
George Ross, 21 & Willie Jackson, 18, both of Herrin MDR 22 Mar 1917
George Peebles pled guilty to drunkenness. He is here on jury duty, but imbibed too much flowing liquid while at Johnston City one day last week. MDR 22 Mar 1917
Noah Albert Norris, a well-known farmer and veterinary surgeon living one mile southwest of Chamnesstown, died Thursday at his home. About a year ago he was kicked by a mule and while suffering from the accident Bright’s disease set in and death resulted yesterday. He was born 4 Apr 1856, married Martha Jean Grimes and to this union three children were born: Mrs. Ninna Lipe of Carterville, Seth Norris and Noah Norris of Marion Route 5. Surviving brothers and sisters are: Jim Norris of Fordville, Keen & Joe Norris of Marion Route 5, Mrs. Tom Chamness of Carterville, Mrs. John Brown of Marion, Mrs. Nevada Chamness of Lawrenceville and Mrs. Della Chamness of Marion. The funeral will be at Crab Orchard Baptist Church. MDR Friday, 23 Mar 1917
George Baker, a miner living at Freeman, dropped dead Thursday in Herrin while starting back to work after eating his dinner. He was about 25/45 years of age. He leaves a wife and two children. The body was shipped to Russellville, Ark. for burial. This is the home of the widow’s parents. MDR 23 Mar & HN 29 Mar 1917
Rufus Pressley was arrested for stealing chickens from Tom Council. MDR 23 Mar 1917
Deputy Sheriff John Schaffer was called to Corinth Township yesterday to secure a seven months old baby belonging to Lawrence Edward and which was in the hands of Mr. Edward’s mother. The baby’s mother was attempting to secure the child but they had fought so hard over the child that medical aid had been summoned and it was not brought here. MDR 23 Mar 1917
Circuit court
Sam Farris was cleared of the charge of manslaughter.
The case of Lucian Tucker, charged with assault and intent to murder Nick Trauskiski, a Russian, began today. MDR 23 Mar 1917
Inez Slade attended the funeral of Charlie Holland in Johnston City Friday. MDR 23 Mar 1917
Mrs. Ben Wells died Friday in Johnston City after an illness of two years. She was the mother of 8 children, 7 of whom survive with her husband. MDR Saturday, 24 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
Arthur R. Hiat, 34, Stockport & Lula E. Craddick, 32, Johnston City
Ed Owens, 29 & Nancy Hoffat, 24, both of Johnston City MDR 24 Mar 1917
Harry Corzine, 23, fell to his death Saturday night at the Illinois Central’s Big Muddy bridge, breaking his neck in falling from a freight train. His home was in Dongola and he had been boarding in Carbondale with his cousin and attending Southern Illinois Norman University. His cousin’s son, L.B. Sheretz, is one of the firemen on the night shift at the Murphysboro electric plant. The body was shipped to Dongola. [A lengthy account.] MDR Monday, 26 Mar 1917
Bill Howerton, 24 of Creal Springs and Ruth Lowery, 20 of Goreville were married this afternoon. The groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Howerton and the bride a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L. Lowery. MDR 26 Mar 1917
Jim Miracle, Charles Gallagher, A. Adams and Harry Westbrook were fined $3 and the trimmings each this morning when they pled guilty to drunkenness. MDR 26 Mar 1917
Lucian Tucker was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. MDR 26 Mar 1917
Robert Johnson, colored, is on trial for the murder of “Grasshopper” Sneed. He shot Sneed on Election Day and Sneed died from the effects of the wound. Johnson was one of the few Democratic negroes in Southern Illinois. Sneed was in an auto with a party of other colored people when he hopped from the car running toward Johnson who pulled his gun and fired. There had been no quarrel but Johnson was afraid of being given a beating because of his standing up for Dunne. MDR Tuesday, 27 Mar 1917
A couple unable to get a marriage license here were married in Murphysboro Saturday but not without the aid of County Clerk E.H. Scobey. Olin Wingate, 20, of Jackson County and Blanche Hogg, 17 appeared before the county clerk for a marriage license and were accompanied by the parents. Mr. Scobey was unable to issue the license because the young man lived in Jackson County and had no affidavit. Mr. Scobey then issued an affidavit to the mother of the girl and it was taken to Jackson County where the license was issued and the couple united. The law states that the party must appear before the county clerk of the county in which he or she rsides and make affidavit. MDR 27 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
Edward Crompton, 62 & Jane I. Weaver, 46, both of Herrin
Nace Atchison, 28 & Matilfa Front, 30, both of Ewing
Joe Disimone, 29, Whiteash & Giniane Modica, 18, Johnston City MDR 27 Mar 1917
B.F. Dunn appeared before Squire J.M. Jenkins to answer two charges preferred by his brother, Charles Dunn. They are assault to murder and assault and battery. MDR Wednesday, 28 Mar 1917
Pope County News Mr. & Mrs. James Rose were called to Ledford Sunday on account of the sudden death of the former’s sister, Mrs. Ollie Bishop. Mrs. Bishop and her daughter, Velma, went to Harrisburg Saturday for the mother to be treated by a physician for congestion of the stomach. Death occurred at 2 o’clock Sunday morning. She leaves two children, two brothers and a husband. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. MDR 29 Mar 1917
Marriage licenses
George Beck, 33 & Effie Quington, 22, both of Dewmaine John Pearce, 28 & Georgie Arnold, both of Buncombe MDR Thursday, 29 Mar 1917
This is to serve notice that I am no longer responsible for any debts made by my wife, Bessie Moake, who has left my bed and board without any provocation whatever. Ed Moake. HN 29 Mar 1917
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Manning, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Stone, boy HN 29 Mar 1917
Card of Thanks — For kindness and sympathy in the death of our daughter, Myrtle Winchester. Mr. & Mrs. Grant Winchester. HN 29 Mar 1917
Circuit Court
Robert Johnson was found not guilty of the murder of “Grasshopper” Sneed. Thomas Watson, 16, was charged with breaking into Pigeon Creek Church and eating ice cream comes the day after an ice cream social. Acting Judge R.T. Cook instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty which they did.
Lydia Spitznass was granted an absolute divorce decree and custody of their one child, the father having the right to visit the child. Roland Spitznass should pay his former wife $27.50 on the first of each month and a present lump sum of $200. Since she had put her money into the household goods she should have them. MDR 29 Mar 1917
James V. Logan, the last of the famous Logan family, died suddenly at the Logan House Tuesday from apoplexy. He would have been 78 in May. He is survived by a daughter who resides in the east and these nieces & nephews: Willard Harris, Mrs. J.A. Tucker and Mrs. William Boyle, all of Murphysboro. Mrs. Sallie Logan of Murphysboro, widow of the late Colonel Tom Logan, is a sister-in-law and Mrs. Mary Logan of Washington, D.C., widow of the late General John A. Logan, is another sister-in-law. Mrs. Latham Payne of New York City, daughter of the deceased, said the funeral will probably be at the home of Mrs. J.A. Tucker, 1837 Walnut Street in Murphysboro. MDR 29 Mar 1917
Mrs. James Hudgens, 83, died of pneumonia at her home in Hudgens Thursday. She leaves sons, George, Frank & Theodore, all of Hudgens. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery. MDR Friday, 30 Mar 1917
Margaret A. Miller, wife of Dr. J.B. Miller, died this morning of cancer of the liver. She was born in this county 58 years ago. She married Dr. Miller at Stonefort and to this union nine children were born: Mrs. Agnes Graybill of Roswell, New Mexico, Lacy, Hugh, Mrs. Kate Emery, Chris, Mrs. Josie Abney, Clark, Bird and Ray all of Marion. Brothers & sisters are: Christopher Young of Marion, Mr. Lily Taft of Gates, Oklahoma and Josephine Hogan of Los Angeles, Calif. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 30 Mar 1917
George Marks was charged with stealing two bushels of wheat from the four Oeth children. The evidence is all circumstantial. MDR 30 Mar 1917
Joe Morretto, 16, is dead as a result of a fight occurring on Park Avenue in Herrin last night. He got into an argument with John Bradley in the Louie Spezia confectionery and things became so warm they stepped outside. The trouble is said to have arisen over one of the young men attempting to put a cigarette stub down the neck of the other. Morretto was cut in the left leg by a knife in Bradley’s hand. An auto drove up and took him to the hospital but death occurred before reaching the hospital. MDR Saturday, 31 Mar 1917
Funeral services for J.W. Westbrook, former mayor and banker of this city, who died of erysipelas of the face at Spokane, Wash., will be held Sunday with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Charles Mitchell, only sister of the deceased, is accompanying the body from Spokane. He was born 8 Nov 1885. MDR 31 Mar & 2 Apr 1917
Marriage licenses
Edward J. Cardy, 24, Benton & Margaret Anne Armstrong, 21, Marion
Ferrell R. Moore, 18 & Eva Boyd, 18, both of Creal Springs
Waverly Owen, 21 & Effie Hiller, 18, both of Herrin MDR 31 Mar 1917
Circuit Court
Mr. Marks was cleared of wheat stealing.
Mrs. Pearl Edwards is seeking to recover her baby from the grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Edwards. The mother and grandmother fought over the baby recently and broke the baby’s arm in the fight. MDR 31 Mar 1917
On January 7 the coroner was called to Corinth to hold an inquest over the body of John Rains. The expenses for that trip was $3.00. MDR 31 Mar 1917
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 15)