Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR) and Herrin News (HN)
July
Margaret Vidmar, infant daughter of Joe Vidmar of Johnston City died at midnight Friday in the arms of Mrs. Ellen Haywood. The child was 2 years and 3 months old and had been ill with measles. MDR Monday, 2 Jul 1917
Patrick Monahan, 7 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Monahan was killed Sunday by a car driven by A.E. Martin, postmaster and editor of the Benton Standard. MDR 2 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Win Shadowens, 20, Marion & Daisy Adams, 21, Goreville
Charles M. Hughes, 26 & Vernie Stilley, 23, both of Marion
Jake Grazooski, 32 & Mary Alenski, 30, both of Johnston City
Joyce Durham, 19, Herrin & Mildred Mason, 18, Carterville , I.B. Durham father of the groom gave consent. MDR 2 Jul 1917
James Benjamin Walker, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ira Walker died Sunday of ilio colitis. He was aged 1 year, 4 months and 12 days. Burial in McAlpin Cemetery. MDR 2 Jul 1917
Tick Ridge — A girl was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Fred Edwen, their second child. MDR Tuesday, 3 Jul 1917
Sarah J. Rice, widow of Valentine Rice, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.E. Hill of Benton. She was a pioneer here and was 75 years, 9 months and 3 days old. She is survived by her daughter and 4 sons: Milo & Hiram of Carterville, Armon of Florida and Paul of Texas. Frank Hill of Carterville is a grandson. The body was brought to Carterville to the old Rice homestead, 134 South Walnut, Carterville. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 3 & 6 Jul 1917
M. Locklar, 48, sheriff of Franklin County, died at his home in Benton from lockjaw as the results of injuries received in an auto accident on 15 June. He and deputies were on their way to North City to raid an alleged gambling house when the car skidded over an embankment on Big Muddy River. He was caught under the car and remained under water for some time. MDR 3 Jul 1917
David Daniels, the young man who was viciously assaulted by four highwaymen near Mine B pond, two miles east of Herrin last Sunday, died at the Baker-Gardiner Hospital Thursday morning without regaining consciousness. He was 23 years old and the son of Mrs. George Leary. M. Green was arrested Monday. The others made their escape. MDR Thursday, 5 Jul 1917
A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Otis Ladd. HN 5 Jul 1917
Carl J. Farmer, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Farmer died Thursday at the age of 1 month and 11 days. There are two other children, Arthur, 4 and Mildred, 3. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 5 Jul 1917
Morris Connor, son of Pat Connor of Carterville, died Monday at Bush. Mrs. Lizzie Hadfield is a sister. MDR 5 Jul 1917
Marriages
Wash Clark, 30 of Dorrisville & Gertie Mcgill, 23 of Harrisburg, yesterday.
Gale Stout, 23 & Laura Lovelace, 21, both of Buncombe, 4 Jul.
Joyce Durham, son of I.B. Durham & Mildred Mason, daughter of J.W. Mason Tuesday. MDR 5 Jul 1917
James Langley, 55, widower with four children, and Ben Dalton, 26, single, were killed this morning at Clifford Mine No. 8 of the Big Muddy Coal and Iron Company. They were on the track inspecting empty cars when the cars were struck by a train of loaded coal cars backing down upon them. Both were between 35 and 40 years. MDR 5 Jul & HN 5 Jul 1917
A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. WM. Jack. HN 5 Jul 1917
A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Will Deering. HN 5 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Fred Fusion, 22, Herrin & Lizzie Barton, 19, Orient
James Thomas Abbott, 27 & Dorothy Edith Roland, 18, both of Herrin HN 5 Jul 1917
George Harmon died Wednesday at his home in New Palestine, Ill. at the age of 88 years. He was the father of Mrs. J. Jones, wife of the pastor of the Southern M.E. Church. He was married twice and leaves a large family scattered in many states, several living in Washington and Oregon. He was the son of one of the pioneers of Randolph County and died on the old homestead 8 miles north of Chester within sight of his birthplace. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. MDR 5 Jul 1917
“Dick” Adams, Clyde Gallagher, Charley Parks and Ted Parks were charged with bootlegging. MDR 5 Jul 1917
“Bad Eye” Calvin, Peck Swain, Bill Zackery and an unknown man were charged with the murder of David A. Daniels and will be held to await the actions of the grand jury, if apprehended. Daniels had gone with a party to fish. Here he found four men who had been traveling east in a buggy mercilessly beating a small boy. They turned on him and beat him over the head. [A lengthy account of the assault.] MDR Friday, 6 Jul & HN 2 Jul 1917
Francis N. Worsham, 60, was shot and killed Friday by Jake Baltimore, marshal of Fordville, on the public highway just north of Fordville. Baltimore says he was on his way to arrest Claude Smith. Worsham asked him why he struck old man Smith on the Fourth. Baltimore said Worsham said he was going to kill and reached in his pocket. Baltimore then fired. Worsham was able to reach his home and was carried in his house where he died. He was aged about 60 years, an alderman in Fordville and the leading citizen of Fordville, owning property said to be valued at $50,000. He leaves a wife and two small daughters at home. Mrs. James Kilbreth is also a daughter and Clyde Worsham of West Frankfort is a son. Baltimore is 32 and has a wife and three children. MDR 6 Jul 1917
Marriage license
A.S. Thomas, 24 & Stella Adams, 22, both of Marion MDR 6 Jul 1917
Wesley Price died Thursday night at the home of William Gallagher of 202 West Union, where he had made his home for 25 years. He was born 12 Dec 1841 in Tenn. MDR 6 Jul 1917
Loris Irene Russell died this morning of tuberculosis. She had been living with her aunt and uncle, Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Harris of 512 South Buchanan about five months, coming here from Murphysboro with Mr. Harris. She was aged 18 years, 6 months and 9 days. She leaves a father, J.H. Russell and brothers John and Green Russell all of Herrin. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 6 Jul 1917
A verdict of $750 damages against a group of nine Johnston City saloon keepers was returned by a jury in favor of Mrs. Belle McClintock. She brought suit for damages incurred thru the sale of liquor to her husband, making him a drunkard and depriving her of her means of support. Three others were not proven to be connected with the selling which caused the trouble to Charles McClintock. MDR 6 Jul 1917
The trial of John Kyle who shot Charley Armstrong at his bootlegging joint at Dewmaine on March 14th began Friday. MDR 6 Jul 1917
William Martin died 4 Jul at his home in DuQuoin of dropsy. He leaves a wife and children: Mrs. James Hanlin, Mrs. Elmer Costello, Charles, John, James and Harvy. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery, east of Carterville. MDR 6 Jul 1917
William Walter Rodgers of Creal Springs and Edna Mae Smith of Little Rock, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Lee Smith, were married Friday at the home of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. Mollie J. Carson, Joppa, III. The bride captivated the heart of her husband while visiting her grandfather, J.L. Ford MDR 6 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Alfred Norman, 18, Carterville & Mae Adams, 16, Marion, Consent of Dona T. Norman guardian of groom and Ben F. Adams, father of bride
Fred Dick, 26 & Lillian Wilson, 20, both of Herrin
Wash Clark, 30, Dorrisville & Gertie McGill, 23, Harrisburg
Gale Stout, 23 & Lura Lovelace, 21, both of Buncombe MDR 6 Jul 1917
Deputy Sheriff J.A. Schafer, with a posse of Missouri officers, trailed the murderers of David Daniels to a retreat in the woods near Poplar Bluff, Mo. Saturday morning and in a pitched battle killed one of the bandits, captured another, but allowed the third to escape. Guy Green was the one shot down and Bill Zackery is the prisoner. The one who escaped was probably Peck Swain. Joe Schafer went with his father, but they separated before the shooting. MDR Saturday, 7 Jul 1917
Jake Baltimore is held to the grand jury without bond for the slaying of Francis Worsham. Testimony showed that he had arrested a man named Smith on July 4th and had struck the father of Smith and had been summoned to trial Friday on charge of assault. Worsham talked to the witnesses before his death and stated he was to testify. MDR 7 Jul 1917
John Kyle was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Charley Armstrong. MDR 7 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Arvel Dorris, 22 & Golda Hocart, 19, both of West Frankfort R 3
Careo Dilberto, 21, Johnston City & Berta Crawford, 18, Royalton
George Smith, 22, Thompsonville & Pearl Williams, 17, Thompsonville R 5 MDR 7 Jul 1917
Alf Dodd died Friday at Emma Jones Hospital. He had been suffering from gangrene for some time. He was removed to the hospital several days ago and preparations made to remove the infected limb, but he died before the operation was started. He was formerly city scavenger and while engaged in this work suffered a frozen foot which caused gangrene. He leaves a wife and 8 children. The small home owned by him burned Sunday night. The 6 Jul edition says he died during an operation to remove his foot. MDR 7 Jul 1917
Herrin — John Webber jumped into a deep well on the farm of his son, Harry Webber, two miles east and one half mile north of Royalton. His little granddaughter was the first to notice him and told her father she was afraid Grandpa was going to fall in the well. The son started for him and got there in time to grab his shirt but his hold was broke. He lived in Mulkeytown until six months ago. At the death of his wife he came to live with his son. MDR 7 Jul 1917
Loris Irene Russell was buried in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Monday, 9 Jul 1917
Pete Slavin, mayor of Ziegler, was killed Saturday. He was working at the bottom when he was caught between a trip of runaway cars and some stationary cars. He is the man who recently laid out the new mine site north of Ziegler. MDR 9 Jul 1917
Walter Owens, 26, employed at the mine of Middle Fork Mining Company at Benton, was killed Saturday by a fall of slate. He leaves a wife and children. MDR 9 Jul 1917
Omaha World Herald — Robert F. Nourse and his sister, Myra Nourse, announce the engagement of their sister, Annetta Nourse to Oldham Paisley, son of Mr. & Mrs. W.O. Paisley of Marion, Ill., formerly of Omaha. MDR 9 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Fred Fuston, 21, Herrin & Lizzie Barton, 18, Orient. The bride is a daughter of James Barton.
Albert Allen, 24, Marion & Carrie Stewart, 23, New Denison. The bride is a daughter of Timothy Stewart
Herbert Follis, 23, Herrin & Gazelle Culbreth, 20, Marion MDR 9 Jul 1917
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Newton, near Goreville, died 2 Jul. Burial in Busbee Cemetery. MDR 9 Jul 1917
Forris Connors died Monday in Bush and was buried Wednesday in Carterville, his old home. MDR 9 Jul 1917
Elijah Dillon, about 45 years old, drowned himself yesterday in a pond near his residence in Bessie, Eastern Township, Franklin County. He is survived by a wife and children. MDR Tuesday, 10 Jul 1917
Will Ealey, 25 & Nellie Manees, 18, both of Herrin were married Tuesday. MDR 10 Jul 1917
Martha Podolink was granted a divorce from Urban Podolink Tuesday and her maiden name of Martha Vajacegovaska was restored. MDR 10 Jul 1917
Marriages
George Smith, 22 And Pearl Williams, 17, daughter of Willie Williams, both of Thompsonville R 5, were married Saturday.
W.R.A. Cummins, 27, and Drussila Ross, 19, both of West Frankfort, were married Monday. MDR 10 Jul 1917
Divorces
Josephine Cawthorne divorce and custody of daughter, Jewel, 14, charge was adultery. They married 1 Aug 1901 and she left him 1 Jul 1916. [His name not given, but is Stephen W. elsewhere.]
Alfred H. Moss from Olive Moss for desertion. They married 17 May 1907 at Atwood and she left him August 1913. One child, Virtus, with mother.
Marzella Christian charged Reuben Chriatian with cruel inhuman treatment and a violent temper. They married 14 Aug 1914 at Carterville and she left 1 Jan 1916. Lizzie Graves granted divorce from J.M. Graves on grounds of continual drunkenness. They married 3 Jan 1916 and separated 1 Nov 1916.
Prince Stark granted divorce from Lizzie Stark for adultery. They married 1 Oct 1916 and separated 1 Jan 1917. MDR Wednesday, 11 Jul 1917
Walter Dodd, son of Hon. John M. Dodd of Springfield, former county clerk, and Winnie Lee, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C.M. Lee of West White Street, were married this afternoon in Mt. Vernon. They will make their home in Lansing, Mich. MDR 11 Jul 1917
A girl was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. A.H. Brunner. MDR 11 Jul 1917
John Ellet & Mrs. Lillie B. Meade were married Tuesday. MDR 11 Jul 1917
Edith Thurmond McLaren, wife of Will McLaren, died at 10:20 o’clock Wednesday evening from convulsions following the birth of a baby girl at 3 o’clock Wednesday morning. Mr. McLaren was in St. Louis and returned home at noon. She was 19 years, 1 month and 27 days of age, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E.M. Thurmond. She was born near Ewing, Franklin County, but lived most of her life here. She married 4 Oct 1916. Besides her husband and infant daughter, she is survived by her parents, sisters & brothers: Mrs. E.J. Dorby of Benton, Mrs. C.W. Hay, Mrs. Evelyn Adams and Ralph Thurmond of Marion. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 11 & 12 Jul 1917
Prisoners in county jail
John Kyle, found guilty of murder, not yet sentenced
Rufus Pressley, Carterville, larceny
H. Lockard, Herrin, larceny
Bob Tullus, No. 9, murder
Andrew Stowers, larceny
M. Green, assisting murder
John Sholtz, Weaver, larceny
Jake Baltimore, Energy, murder
Guy Green, Herrin, murder
Good Pastor Zachri HN 12 Jul 1917
Don McMelon, 17 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. Otis McMelon living a mile west of Carterville, died Tuesday. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 12 Jul 1917
Austin Walker, near 70 years of age, died Monday at his home two miles southeast of Crainville. Burial in Hurricane. MDR 12 Jul 1917
Lona Donahue was granted a divorce from Charles Donahue and her maiden name of Lona Blossin was restored. They were married 15 Apr 1910 in Dallas, Texas and separated in Herrin, Ill. on 15 Apr 1914. She charged him with drunkenness, abuse and desertion. MDR 12 Jul 1917
Fred Barth pled guilty to bootlegging and was fined $100 and costs. Chief of Police Sanders trailed him for three weeks and caught him in the act of dispensing pints and half pints from his pocket store on East Street. MDR 12 Jul 1917
The remains of Elmer Swain, who was killed last Saturday at Poplar Bluff, Mo. by the sheriff’s posse led by Deputy Sheriff J.A. Schafer of Marion, were shipped to Christopher, Ill. for burial by family. He already had a prison record. On 3 March 1912, he murdered an unknown tramp on the Illinois Central railroad a mile west of the Big Muddy Bridge and served a term in the penitentiary. MDR Friday, 13 Jul 1917
Philip Sidney Beavers, about 45 years old, was killed this morning by a fall of slate in the Hemlock mine. He lived a quarter of a mile west of Herrin, on the Stotlar farm on which he was raising a crop. He is survived by a wife and six children, two of which are by his first wife and married. Also survived by a father in Carterville and three brothers: General of Cambria, Josh of Blairsville & Jim of Carterville. MDR 13 Jul & HN 19 Jul 1917
Thomas Dixon, 65, suffered an apoplectic stroke on the streets of Royalton Monday evening and died later. MDR 13 Jul 1917
Twins were born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Walker, 207 North Logan. MDR 13 Jul 1917
One of the twin girls born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Walker died Friday night at the home. She was not strong from birth. The other child is doing nicely. MDR Saturday, 14 Jul 1917
Divorces
Louis Bordosky was granted a divorce and custody of two daughters aged 17 and 13 years. The couple were married 1 Nov 1900 in Madison County and lived together until March 30 of this year when he discovered she was guilty of adultery.
J.H. McQueen was granted a divorce from his wife who was Beulah M. Harding. They were married 17 May 1909 in Dewmaine, Ill. and she deserted him 3 Jan 1911. MDR 14 Jul 1917
Funeral services were held Saturday for Edna Myrl Koonce, youngest child of Fred & Mary Etta Baysinger Koonce. She was born 25 Mar 1916 in West Frankfort and was 1 year, 4 months and 18 days old. Three other children survive, Ellen aged 10 years, Artis aged 7 years and Sydney aged 3 years. She had been sick a short time of iliocolitis. Burial in Koonce Cemetery. MDR 14 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Everette J. Mangum, 22, Clifford & Stella Crawford, 22, Wayside She is daughter of Turner C. Crawford MDR 14 & 17 Jul 1917
Herrin — A boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Curtis. MDR 14 Jul 1917
Don McMillan, one year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Otis McMillan died Tuesday of iliocolitis at the home of Mrs. McMillan’s father, John Fozzard, one and a half mile southwest of Carterville. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 15 Jul 1917
Augusta Katherine Lang, wife of Earnest Frederick Lang, died Sunday at their home southeast of Marion. She left the house to milk and Mr. Lang heard her scream, but by the time he reached her life was extinct. She was born 10 Jan 1850 in St. Clair County and had been a resident of Williamson County the past 35 years. She married 13 Feb 1872 in St. Clair County. She was the mother of 8 children, 5 survive: Earnest B. of Marion, Lina M. at home, Walter Adam employed at Miles Feed Store, Marion, Louisa Pillow, wife of Will Pillow and Albert Frederick of Marion. Also, a brother, A.D. Webber of Marion. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Monday, 16 Jul 1917
David Alexander Sherertz, a farmer living east of Marion, died Sunday. He was born 15 May 1845 in Tennessee. He had been helpless most of the time for more than a year, having suffered a stroke of paralysis on 18 Mar 1916. Last Wednesday he suffered another stroke and never regained consciousness. He is survived by a widow and children, Mrs. Janie White and Morton Sherertz of Marion, Charles Sherertz of Indianapolis, Troy Sherertz of Johnston City and Anna & Ira Sherertz both at home. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. MDR 16 Jul 1917
William H. Frye, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Frye of near Pittsburg, died Saturday. He was born 15 May 1899 in Saline County and had been in poor health all his life. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers and a sister. Burial in Union Grove. MDR 16 Jul 1917
Births
A girl, their third child and third girl, Monday to Mr. & Mrs. Will Pillow.
A boy Monday to Mr. & Mrs. P.W. Ballance. The child is premature and in critical condition. MDR 16 Jul 1917
Genevieve Brooks and Evelyn Johnson, colored women of Donaly Row, are charged with picking the pockets of Wiley Cole and John Sherd (both white) securing two watches and $18 in money. They are held at the county jail. MDR 16 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Harrison Ewing, 25 & Dora Manion, 27, both of West Frankfort
Herman J. Wohlwend, 21 & Helen Keilbach, 18, both of Marion
Albert L. White, 47, Great Springs & Anna Jackson, 49, Pittsburg, Pa. MDR 16 Jul 1917
Bessie McAllister, daughter of John McAllister and Tommie Knox were married Saturday at Hopkinsville, Ky. She is well known here. They will make their home in St. Charles, Ky. MDR Tuesday, 17 Jul 1917
Mrs. Jack Watson died Saturday of tuberculosis. She leaves a husband and several children. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 17 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Roy Mcrea Otey, 21 & Floe Sellars, 18, both of Pittsburg MDR 17 Jul 1917
William Mainwaring, 27 and Mae/Mary M. Lane, were married Wednesday at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Mainwaring, 303 West Boulevard. They may locate in Cleveland, Ohio. MDR Wednesday, 18 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Arby Thompson, 20 & Altha Belle Armstrong, 19, both of Herrin MDR 18 Jul 1917
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. P.W. Ballance, which was born Monday, died this afternoon. MDR 18 Jul 1917
A son was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. Monroe Stone, weighing nine- and one-half pounds, their third child and second living one. MDR 18 Jul 1917
Crab Orchard — A ten pound boy was born Wednesday to MR. & Mrs. Jim Harris. MDR 18 Jul 1917
Jesse West vs Nettie West, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 18 Jul 1917
John Chiodoni & Rosa Merlo, daughter of Felix Merlo, will marry 28 Jul. HN 19 Jul 1917
An infant born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. P.N. Lewis living east of Marion died soon after birth and was buried in the Herrin Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 19 July 1917
Marriage licenses
Arthur Hayes, 44 & Martha Price, 37, both of Boskydell
John Chidini, 23 & Rosa Marlow, 18, both of Herrin MDR 19 Jul 1917
Waddell Price, 14 year old son of Mrs. Maria Price, 1009 S. Monroe, died this morning from tetanus. He stepped on a nail about a week ago. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 19 & 21 Jul 1917
On Wednesday J.H. Smith and Mrs. Belle Pence made application for a marriage license but it could not be secured because she had not been divorced long enough according to the law of this state. She was granted the decree in Kentucky, the laws of which immediately restored her to all the privileges of an unmarried woman. MDR 19 Jul 1917
Henry T. Cocke, prominent businessman of Creal Springs, was charged with attempt of rape on Reca Dungy (Dungey), 11 year old daughter of Mrs. A. Dungy. Cocke is a member of the school board, director of a bank, proprietor of a furniture store and an undertaker. A neighbor saw the child go in the basement of the Cocke home and knew the family was absent. She notified Mrs. Dungy who went to the house and found the door locked. After repeated violent knocks, the door was opened by Cocke who said he was just having a little fun with the child. The child said he had been in the habit of giving her small coins by which she was allured to his will. He claimed innocence but offered the mother $500 to drop the affair. Some five years ago he was accused of having immoral relations with the little child of Mr. & Mrs. J.D. White, but for some reason the matter could never be got before the grand jury. MDR Friday, 20 Jul 1917
Mrs. J.P. Chamness died Friday at her home five miles southwest of Marion. She was born 16 Aug 1845. She leaves a husband, sisters, Mrs. Marcus Wagoner of Carterville and Mrs. Lizzie McCowan of Carnie, Okla., children, W.H. Chamness, Leonard Chamness & D.M. Chamness of Marion, Franklin P. Chamness, Mrs. Gertrude Stephens, Roy Chamness & Boyd Chamness of Carterville, Mrs. Ada Snyder of Elkville and Mrs. Leona Kimmell of Oklahoma City, Okla. Funeral services will be from the residence and burial will be in the family cemetery nearby. MDR Saturday, 21 Jul 1917
Robert Stokes and Lucretia Sloan were married Tuesday in West Frankfort. The groom is a First Lieutenant in Co D which left yesterday for Springfield. MDR 21 Jul 1917
M.P. Peters, Charles Rogers and Nick Miloff were arrested for bootlegging at Steritz mine east of Herrin. MDR 21 Jul 1917
Albert L. White of Creal Springs and Mrs. Anna Jackson of Pittsburg, Pa. were married Monday. MDR 21 Jul 1917
Bessie Oldham, colored, died this morning at the home of her stepfather, W.H. Hawkins, 502 West Copeland. She was 25 years, 1 month and 22 days old. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Iva Bell Tandy living here and a brother, Adolph Sigler of New York. MDR 21 Jul 1917
Carterville — A nine pound baby girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Fred McRoy.
Virgil Horn, 3 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Horn on Crainville died Thursday. He was their only son. Burial was at Parker. MDR 21 Jul 1917
Mrs. F.R. Johnson Jr. wife of a prominent farmer living north of Vienna, was attacked and killed by an enraged bull this afternoon. She had been picking blackberries. The hired man went for the cows and found them standing around the body. MDR Monday, 23 Jul 1917
Just as John Chiodini had obtained a marriage licenses to wed Rosa Merlo of Herrin, he read on a bulletin board that he had been drafted. He announced to his bride it would be the bugle call first and probably the wedding bells later. He is one of the first on the list. MDR 23 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
J.L. Gasaway, 22, Galatia & Pauline Leach, 24, Marion. The bride is a daughter of U.J. Leach and sister of Mrs. Chas. Woodward. They are employed at the state hospital in Lima, Ohio and will return there to reside. MDR 23 & 24 Jul 1917
Carl Fox, son of John Fox and Grace Farlis, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Farlis, were married Saturday at the home of the bride’s parents in Carterville. MDR 23 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Lee Eckard, 28, Rock Island & Floe Edward, 18, Plumbago
Erdie Andrews Morgan, 24 & Margaret Elsie Bloodworth, 19, both of Marion. The bride is a daughter of Ben Bloodworth. MDR 23 Jul 1917
Millie Reeves Gunther vs James Gunther, he a non-resident, bill for divorce MDR 23 Jul 1917
James Zenith Koonce of near Carterville dropped dead Monday while visiting at the home of Harry Smith, 6 miles from Carterville. He is a brother of George Koonce, living near No. 3 mine and who formerly lived in Marion. MDR Tuesday, 24 Jul 1917
A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Roundtree, their second child and second girl. MDR 24 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Joe Jordan, 52, Crab Orchard & Mrs. Josie Fox, 49, Marion MDR 24 Jul 1917
A ten pound girl was born to Dr. & Mrs. Greene of Johnston City, Mrs. Greene was formerly Hazel Deason of Carterville. MDR 24 Jul 1917
William Dillingham, aged about 50 years, died yesterday at his home, 521 North 14th, Herrin after suffering over a month with typhoid and a complication of diseases. He leaves 4 children, Mrs. John Cotton, Hubert, Hervie and Hebra Dillingham. Burial at Princeton, Ky. MDR Wednesday, 25 Jul 1917
Harriet Weaver Davis, wife of John W. Davis, died Tuesday at her home two miles north of Union Grove. She was born 14 Feb 1844 in Tenn. but spent most of her married life in this county. Mrs. C.C. Davis of Marion and Mrs. George Boyer of Johnston City are daughters. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. MDR 25 Jul 1917
Walter Clemons, advertising manager of the Post, received word his mother died Wednesday at Nevada, Mo. Burial at Carthage. MDR 25 Jul 1917
James Manier, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Manier, died of iliocolitis Tuesday at home near Energy. He was 3 months and 14 days old. Two other children survive. Burial at Maplewood. MDR 25 Jul 1917
Martha Pennington, 7 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Medley Pennington of Hafer, died Tuesday after suffering several weeks with appendicitis. She was the youngest child. Edward & Zack are brothers and Lonnie is a sister. Burial will probably be in Princeton, Ky., their former home. MDR 25 Jul 1917
Grand jury criminal bills
John Schultz, larceny
Lloyd Ferrell, larceny
Sam Hart & Ed Edwards, robbery
Ed Green &”Bad Eye” Calvin, robbery
Robert Tullus, murder
John Rainey & Aud Edwards, burglary & larceny
Albert Helton, murder
James Turner, burglary
Anthony Gulines, S. Anthony Gulines Jr. & Stanley Markalick, assault to murder
Albert Helton, assault to murder
Guy Green, Welby Goodpasture Zackary & “Bad Eye” Clvin, murder
Jake Baltimore, murder
Henry Cocke, rape MDR Thursday, 26 Jul 1917
Rosa Pecukaitis vs George Pecukaitis, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of children. HN 26 Jul 1917
A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Otis Calliss. HN 26 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Carl Sevels, colored, 21 & Daisy Miller, colored, 20, both of Marion MDR 26 Jul 1917
A ten pound baby girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Bryce Cantrell and has been named Lucile. MDR 26 Jul 1917
John Wesley Smith, employee of the contracting firm of William Lough & Sons, received a crushed skull when he was thrown from a wagon on North Court Street Thursday and died 15 minutes later at the home of William Booth where he was carried. He was born 24 Oct 1864 in Jefferson County, Ill., son of J.W. & Nora Smith, now deceased. He married Wilmoth Jerdon 5 Apr 1886. She survives with children: Maggie, wife of L. Pike of Marion, Lillian wife of David Smith living south of Carterville, Cora wife of Archie Miller of Cambria, Oscar aged 14 and Wilma aged 8. Ernest & Edgar are deceased. He is also survived by brothers & sisters: Bennett Smith of Carterville, Lizzie King and Addie Cash of St. Louis, Mrs. E.T. Jerdon of Murphysboro, Mrs. Chas. McColleg of Energy and Mrs. M.E. Glasco of Cobden. MDR Friday, 27 Jul 1917
Samuel Hodge, 24 & Cora Stacy, 25, both of Herrin were married Friday. MDR 27 Jul 1917
Grace Allmon vs Milton Allman, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 27 Jul 1917
John L. Dallas, son of Mr. & Mrs. Elijah Dallas, colored, died this morning. He was aged 1 year and 11 days, their only child. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 27 Jul 1917
Harriet Weaver, daughter of John W. & Harriet Weaver, was born 14 Feb 1844, one of 11 children. Three are living, Mrs. Jennie Davis, Mrs. Margaret Dowell and Levi Weaver. She married John M. Davis in August 1860. He served 3 1/2 years in the Civil War. 13 children were born, 7 living: George & Blaine, Mrs. Hattie Walker, Mrs. Mary Davis, Mrs. Martha Mocaby, Mrs. Rosella Owens and Mrs. Josie Boyer. Harriet Davis died 24 Jul 1917. Altho she had not been permitted to attend church since the birth of her last child on 19 Aug 1899, she has been faithful. MDR 27 Jul 1917
Marion S. Whitley, Harrisburg lawyer, died Friday. He was born 17 Jun 1860 on a farm northwest of Eldorado. Burial in Sunset Hill. MDR Saturday, 28 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Hobert Reiger, 19 & Lillian Alsup, 18, both of Blairsville , Jacob Reiger, father of groom, gives consent MDR 28 Jul 1917
Oscar C. Schaar of Wichita, Kans. & Dollie McGinnis of Carbondale were married Wednesday on West Cherry St. MDR 28 Jul 1917
Frank Norbet, 32, West Frankfort & Adelia Yadacego, 18, Herrin, were married Friday. Both were born in Klu, Lithuania. MDR 28 Jul 1917
Carrie Riddle, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Horace Riddle of Creal Springs and David Fife of Rock Springs, Wyoming, were married Thursday in Paris, Tenn. The groom’s parents live in England. MDR 29 Jul 1917
An 8 1/2 pound girl was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Harry Townsend of Mt. Carmel. Mr. Townsend is a son of Mr. & Mrs. A.M. Townsend and lived in Marion until a short time ago. MDR 30 Jul 1917
Paul Sisk & Ruth Brooks, both of this city, were married Friday in St. Louis. The groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. Dell Sisk and the bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Brooks. MDR 30 Jul 1917
Mrs. John Congdon, formerly Miss Ollo Anderson of this city, died Sunday morning at her home in St. Louis. MDR Monday, 30 Jul 1917
Officers raided the bootlegging joint of Guy “Battle Ax” Cole on South Liberty Street Sunday . He was fined $100 and costs. He was arrested on the same charge some time ago and had not yet paid all of his fine. He is much disgusted and says he will leave Marion and never come back as it was impossible for him to make an honest living here at bootlegging. MDR 30 Jul 1917
Walter W. Clemmens returned home from Carthage, Mo. where he was called on account of the death of his mother. He was accompanied home by his sister, Catherine, who will make her home in Marion. MDR 30 Jul 1917
The funeral of Roy Benton, 18 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Terry Benton, was held 27 Jul at the residence in Carterville. Death was due to typhoid fever. He leaves parents and 10 brothers and sisters. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 30 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Edd Jones, 24 & Rosa Thomas, 18, both of Marion
Roley Wright, 50, Herrin & Susie Dills, 48, Marion
Dewie Owens, 20 & Mayme Lunday, 19, both of Marion
Homer Rhynes, 23 & Xenia Crowell, 16, both of Herrin MDR 30 Jul 1917
Paul Eugene Tucker, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Tucker of West Chestnut Street, died Sunday of iliocolitis. He was 2 years, 2 months and 4 days old. He was their only child. Burial at Galatia. MDR 30 Jul 1917
Ollo Anderson was born 25 Dec 1880 in Creal Springs and died in St. Louis, Mo. 29 Jul 1917. Her parents are dead. She married John Condon 19 years ago. He survives with children, Lora, 18 & Jack Jr., 8. A brother, Charles Anderson also survives. Burial in Rose Hill. Accompanying the body from St. Louis were her husband and children, brother, brother-in-law Charles Quellmalz & son Paul, brother-in-law George Adams all of St. Louis and Mr. & Mrs. Will Ashley & Mr. & Mrs. George Hill of Herrin. MDR Tuesday, 31 Jul 1917
Marriage licenses
Roy Moore, 22 & Dixie Parmley, 19, both of Marion
Lester C. Standard, 25, Dongola & Emma Treece Rendleman, 18, Anna MDR 31 Jul 1917
Oscar Smith, 23 & Vina Emery, 18, both of Scottsboro, were married Saturday. The bride is a daughter of Elija Emery. MDR 31 Jul 1917
Mrs. D.H. Brizentine, 45, died Monday at her home in Herrin. She was confined to her bed since April 8 then was removed to the Carbondale hospital where she was operated on July 3. She was removed to her home a week ago last Saturday. Burial in the city cemetery. MDR 31 Jul 1917
August
Cynthia Ann Hendrickson Corder died this morning at the home of her son, John Walker, at Pittsburg. She was born 14 Feb 1843 and died at the old home place where she was born. Surviving are children: John G. & W.C. Walker and Oscar Owens of Pittsburg, Mrs. Eldora Odum of Marion, Mrs. Nora Moore of Johnston City, sisters: Mrs. Lieutishia Parker of Thompsonville and Mrs. Susan Foster of Harrisburg, Ark. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 1 Auq 1917
Charles Teague, 24, died of tuberculosis Tuesday at his home in Herrin. He was born and reared in the vicinity of Nortonville, Py. [Ky?] and came to Illinois 3 years ago. He married Mamie Hazel of this city on 18 Apr 1915 and one child, Charles Edward, was born. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Jim Teague, brothers Edward, David and Price and sister Carrie all of this city. His father died about three months ago in a fall of coal at Sunnyside mine. Burial in the city cemetery. MDR 1 Aug 1917
George Furlong, 74, died Tuesday at the Masonic Home in Sullivan, Ill. The body will arrive tonight and be taken to the home of his nephew, O.M. Wilson on North Logan Street. He was a son of Matt Furlong. Survived by sisters, Mrs. Allan Wilson of Crab Orchard and Mrs. A.V. Stull of Herrin. MDR 1 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
R.F. Keeler, 45 & Maude Baker, 28, both of Freeman Spur
J.W. Frick, 21, Johnston City & Lillian Sanders, 20, Marion
Charles Esco Blake, 22 & Bertha M. Williams, 17, both of Johnston City, Mrs. P.J. Williams is mother of the bride.
Fred Worsham, 21, West Frankfort & Helen Hutchins, 18, Benton MDR 1 Aug 1917
Mrs. James Walker of DuQuoin died Friday in a St. Louis hospital after undergoing an operation. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Carterville. MDR 1 Aug 1917
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Mines Lafoon, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Sullivan, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Yates, girl HN 2 Aug 1917
Bob Billue, 26, Collinsville & Mrs. Frances Cooper, 19, were married Thursday. MDR Thursday, 2 Aug 1917
Edith Elkins, 11 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.P. Elkins of Cambria, died Thursday of typhoid fever. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR Friday, 3 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
James Oscar Penrod, 22 & Agnes Busch, 18, both of Carterville MDR 3 Aug 1917
James Clark, 38, colored of Dewmaine, died of tuberculosis Thursday. Burial in Dewmaine Cemetery. MDR 3 Aug 1917
Howard Troy Brown, one year old son of Iley Brown, died Thursday. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 3 Aug 1917
Kathryn Carter, 21, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Hill, and Prof. A.A. Mozeley, 27, son of Dr. & Mrs. John M. Mozeley of Johnston City, were married Friday. MDR Saturday, 4 Aug 1917
Ora May Cushman, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Napoleon Cushman of Spillertown, died Saturday of iliocolitis. She was born 14 April. There are two other children, a twin and Ruth aged 5 years. Burial in Lake Creek Cemetery. MDR 4 Aug 1917
Richard Franklin Trout, son of Mr. & Mrs. George Trout of near Big Muddy, died Saturday, aged 1 month and 15 days. The mother has been in a very serious condition since the birth of the baby on 21 Jun. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 4 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
Moody G. Smothers, 32, Galatia & Essie Gunter, 25, Crab Orchard. The bride is a daughter of Aaron Shanks
Douglas Holmes, 18, Creal Springs & Delia Tanner, 19, Crab Orchard
Lloyd Bush, 19 & Daisy Tiller, 16, both of Makanda. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John M. Tiller
Leroy Shirley, 24 & Nellie Grissom, 16, both of Bush, Terry L. Grissom gave consent for his daughter Nellie. MDR 5 & 8 Aug 1917
Earl Young Smith of Tunnel Hill & Lillian May Thornton, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John L. Thornton, were married Friday. MDR 5 Aug 1917
Sara Jo Alsbrook, 18, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.B. Alsbrook of West Main Street, and Jack Goddard, 21, were married Saturday at the Presbyterian Manse in Herrin. The groom is a brother to Mrs. Henry Bantz and James Goddard and is now a yeoman second class in the Navy. They will leave Wednesday for Norfolk, Virginia. MDR Monday, 6 Aug 1917
Mrs. Martha Bradley, 84, died Monday at the home of her grandson, Mrs. George Newlin [as written] of West Frankfort. Her maiden name was Martha Stroud. She married first John Adams and two children were born: Mrs. Lisle Newlin of West Cherry Street with whom she made her home and Lovey Jane Adams who has been dead many years. She married second Marcus Bradley. She was taken to West Frankfort for a birthday dinner in honor of Mrs. Pearl Newlin. As the dinner closed, she said, “Pearl, you had a mighty good dinner” and fell over with apoplexy. She became unconscious in ten minutes and died at 2 o’clock Monday morning. Burial in Moseley Cemetery near Goreville. MDR 6 Aug 1917
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Dyke Durham living near the brick plant, died Sunday and was laid to rest at the Worley Cemetery. MDR 6 Aug 1917
Sadie Augusta Rentfro, wife of Lee Rentfro living seven miles southeast of Marion, died of tuberculosis Saturday. She was born 20 Dec 1891. Surviving are her husband, she leaves sisters, Maude Absher, Lela Sprague, Gertie/Berta Carter, Mellie/Nella Bradley and Ollie Bradley, half-sisters Alice Biffuem/Blue, Bettie Groves/Elizabeth Groves and Cora Boatwright. A half brother, Roy/Ray Blackburn Lives in Marion. Burial in Bethel Cemetery. She married 26 Feb 1910 and two children, Even Clyde & Ida Louise, were born. Also surviving is her mother, Mrs. Ida Blackburn. MDR 6 & 7 Aug 1917
Mrs. J.L. Johnston was called to Brookport Monday to attend the funeral of a nephew, Irwin Conley, who was killed Saturday in a mine explosion at Mine No. 7 of Western Kentucky Coal Company at Clay, Ky. He was a son of Walter Conley of Brookport. Mrs. Johnston was called to Golconda last Monday to attend the funeral of another nephew who drowned in the Ohio River. MDR 6 Aug 1917
Edith Turner vs Carroll Turner, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 6 Aug 1917
The brother of J.T. Price committed suicide Sunday at Providence, Ky. MDR 6 Aug 1917
Mrs. Bert Dilling, of Carbondale, grand daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Skinner was called to Wolf Creek on account of the death of her cousin, Howard Tracy. MDR 6 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
John Casper, 31, Herrin & Mary Kaitkevicute, 18, Machowoy, Pa. MDR 6 Aug 1917
Hort Hearn, son of Mr. & Mrs. R.W. Hearn & Seva Bullard were married Sunday. MDR 6 Aug 1917
Mrs. Ella Peters and Rocho Roleff of Johnston City were fined $50 and costs for bootlegging. MDR Tuesday, 7 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
Henry Baker, 32 & Pearl Beavers, 19, both of Energy MDR 7 Aug 1917
Albert Lilly, 12 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Lilley of Hurst, drowned Monday in the Big Muddy River near the tank house of the Missouri Pacific Railroad one mile east of Bush. The tragedy was witnessed by his 11 year old brother Robert. Several children in the family survive. [A lengthy account of the tragedy.] Burial in Hodges Park, 14 miles north of Cairo. MDR Wednesday, 8 & 9 Aug 1917
Fay Cushman, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.C. Cushman of Spillertown, died Monday of iliocolitis, aged 3 months and 21 days. Her twin, Ora May, died of the same illness and was buried Sunday. MDR 8 Aug 1917
John Chiodine & Rosa Marlone were married July 28, she a daughter of Felix Marlone. MDR 8 Aug 1917
Dellos Atwood & Grace Helen Willcox (Wilcox?) of Columbus, Ohio, were married Monday in Indianapolis, Ind. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Willcox who formerly lived in West Frankfort. The groom is a son of Mrs. Susan Atwood of 800 North Vicksburg. MDR 8 Aug 1917
Mrs. Eliza Cook, 67 year old colored woman, died Tuesday at the county farm. She has no relatives except her husband whose whereabouts are unknown. Burial was Wednesday. MDR 8 Aug 1917
A marriage licenses was issued Thursday to Frank Tanner, 23 of Marion and Elsie Camden, 17, of Creal Springs, daughter of T.I. Camden. MDR Thursday, 9 Aug 1917
Lucien Hammonds of Energy died Sunday of leakage of the heart. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. He is an uncle of Mrs. Oran Sizemore. MDR 9 Aug 1917
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Grimes of Creal Springs died Tuesday of whooping cough, aged 4 months. MDR 9 Aug 1917
Bertie Bulliner, 14 year old daughter of Noah Bulliner, was in court Thursday. Her mother is dead and her father declared she would not mind him and he was unable to control her. She was given into the keeping of Leo Birkholtz, a farmer living 4 miles southeast of Carterville. MDR 9 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
Alvin Lenon, 20, Blairsville & Stella Howell, 16, Carterville. Groom’s father is H.V. Lenon and George Howell is father of the bride. MDR Friday, 10 Aug 1917
Mary Magdalena Funk, 9 day old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Funk of Ozark, died Thursday of acute indigestion. Burial in Rose Hill. MDR 10 Aug 1917
Report of fines for bootlegging reported by the Johnston City Progress
Mrs. A. Hendrik, $50 and costs
Mary Bumpus, pled guilty, $25 and costs
Pauline Scofic, pled guilty, $50 and costs
Frank Seisto, $50 and costs
Louie Learia, pled guilty, $50 and costs
Jennet Caciaboda $75 and costs
Romegia Covada, pled guilty, $25 and costs
Tom Columbo, $115 and costs
Mrs. Ella Peters & Rocho Roleff $50 and costs MDR 10 Aug 1917
“Bad Eye” Calvin was captured by Deputy J.A. Schafer in Westville, near Danville, Ill. He was wanted for the murder of David Daniels. MDR Saturday, 11 Aug 1917
Ransom Brack Callahan, son of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Callahan of 802 East Reeves, died Saturday of iliocolitis, aged 1 year, 4? months and 5 days. He was the youngest of 6 children. Surviving are: Marie aged 11, Martha aged 11, John aged 7, Josie aged 6 and Lucile 5. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 11 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
Ira Yewell, 29 & Mabel Phillips, 19, both of Carbondale Dewey Russell, 21 & Nomia Atnip, 18, both of Simpson
Mike Triphono, 27 & Mary Kimbro, 17, both of Weaver , Mrs. Mollie Larkin is mother of the bride. MDR 11 Aug 1917
Albert Lilly was not satisfied with the verdict at the inquest of his son who drowned in the Big Muddy. [The father had said earlier that his son was thrown into the river from a boat.] Dr. Springs, colored physician at Dewmaine, had been summoned the day of the drowning. Finding the boy had not been recovered, he jerked off his clothing and plunged into the river. When brought to the banks Dr. Springs applied his pulmotor in a vain effort to bring back life. MDR 11 Aug 1917
Louise Lowery, 27, wife of Rev. C.F. Lowery of Carterville died Saturday. Death was caused by childbirth, the babe also dying. Surviving are the husband, children: Illis [as written] age 14, Harold 12 and Lovelle 9. Burial in Jonesboro Cemetery. MDR Monday, 13 Aug 1917
Mrs. Henry Pape, 25, residing 3 miles west of Marion, died Monday in Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis. She was taken there about a week ago for an operation. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Trenkleman. Her husband and one child, Lucille aged 3, survives. Two children died in infancy. Willie Trendleman, Mrs. Jacob Wohlwend, Mrs. John Wohlwend and Mrs. Walter Feurer are brother & sisters. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 13 & 14 Aug 1917
“Bad Eye” Calvin’s wife died of consumption about one year ago in the depot at Johnston City while being transferred to the hospital. MDR 13 Aug 1917
Ralph Anderson, 19, died Sunday following an accidental discharge of his shotgun while hunting near his home in Herrin. His brother, Everett Anderson, 16, and other friends were in the hunting party. Ralph was resting on a fence when his gun slipped. He pulled it toward him, the hammer struck the rail and became cocked, knocking it back and exploding the charge which struck him full in the breast. The accident happened about 2 o’clock and he died at Baker-Gardiner Hospital at 7 o’clock. He was the oldest son and only support of his widowed mother, Mrs. Myrtle Anderson, widow of Will Anderson. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters. . He was compelled to quit high school when his father died. Burial in Lake Creek Cemetery. MDR 13 Aug & HN 16 Aug 1917
Ella Smith, 24, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Smith and Hubert Coffee, 29, both of Marion, were married Sunday. MDR 13 Aug 1917
Francis Monroe O’Neal, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.S. O’Neal of West Cherry Street, died Saturday of iliocolitis, aged 1 year, 6 months and 13 days. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 13 Aug 1917
Burney Peebles, son of Mrs. Oliver Peebles and Pearl Toler, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Toler of Carbondale, were married last Monday at Benton. MDR Tuesday, 14 Aug 1917
Nora Page pled guilty to bootlegging and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. MDR 14 Aug 1917
E.V. Hinchcliff was found guilty of cutting a sapling over a stream in Creal Springs Township and thus diverting the course of the stream. The damages have not yet been assessed by the judge. MDR 14 Aug 1917
Carterville — A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Spiller, their second child and second girl. MDR 14 Aug 1917
Ralph Usery, 21, of St. Louis could not remember the name of a girl he had known but a day when he applied for a marriage license Wednesday. The bride, Charity Evertt, 16, was under age and was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Malinda Evertt. The groom told the county clerk he and his bride had been acquainted only one day and that he must leave her in another day. He is a member of E Company of the Fourth Illinois Infantry and is to leave Carbondale Thursday, going directly to Camp Logan at Houston, Texas. He was born in St. Louis and still makes his home there. The bride was born in St. Louis but has lived in Cambria nearly all her life. Her mother said she was proud her daughter was marrying a soldier. MDR Wednesday, 15 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
Geo. D. Johnston, 37, Herrin & Ora Barth Gulley, 30, Marion
Archie H. McKee, 22, Dewmaine & Flora Elders, 22, Carterville MDR 15 Aug 1917
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Joe McNeill, boy Mr. & Mrs. H.M. Fulmer, girl HN 16 Aug 1917
Emma Galligan announced her engagement to Robert Russell . HN 16 Aug 1917
J.S. Mendenhall vs Anna Lee Mendenhall, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. HN 16 Aug 1917
Mrs. Ora Barth of Marion and George D. Johnston were married Tuesday. The groom is one of the proprietors of the O.K. Barbershop. They will reside on South 14th Street. HN 16 Aug 1917
A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Hall. HN 16 Aug 1917
Mrs. Edward Pulley died Wednesday, aged 63 years, 5 months and 11 days. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Friday, 17 Aug 1917
Miss Effie Isam received word today her uncle, Rev. Fred Comber, had died in Doerun, Mo. He was pastor of First Baptist Church in Johnston City for several years and later pastor of First Baptist Church of Murphysboro. MDR 17 Aug 1917
Bennett Everett was killed Wednesday night in the fight by Roy Huggins in self-defense. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. MDR 17 Aug 1917
Wiley Smith vs Effie Smith, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 17 Aug 1917
Maggie Gulley pled guilty Thursday and was fined $9.20 while Peyton P. Atkin was fined $9.80. The two people occupy the same house on East Union Street. She stated she was hit over the shoulders several times by Akin [different spelling] with his cane. Akins is better known as the blind man around town, but Mrs. Gulley said he is not so blind, but that he can distinguish her from other objects around their home. After Akin hit her, she threw a brick at him and his face shows that her aim was true. She was arrested a second time Friday on a state charge and will be given a hearing on August 27. MDR 17 Aug 1917
Ralph Williams, a Carterville boy, was killed in the trenches of France a few days ago. He is a stepson of James Elmore living near Foreville and a nephew of Mrs. Paul Stocks of Carterville. MDR Saturday, 18 Aug 1917
Oldham Paisley & Annetta Nourse will be married this evening in Omaha, Nebraska. They will arrive in Marion Monday to spend the balance of his furlough with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. W.O. Paisley. MDR 18 Aug 1917
Hugh/Hubert Clyde Nollen (Nolen?), only child of Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Nollen of 11 North Granite Street, died Friday afternoon from poisoning of the brain, resulting from near death in drowning in stagnant water on May 2. He was playing around the home and fell into a barrel of water used for washing purposes and had probably been in the water some time when found by the grief-stricken mother. He regained consciousness but the water was foul and the system became weakened and he never gained strength. He was born 2 Apr 115 [1915] and was 2 years, 3 months and 22 days old. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 18 Aug 1917
Helen Spiller, 15, was committed to the girl’s school at Geneva. Her father, William F. Spiller, said he was unable to control her and that she remained away from home at night and associated with immoral men and women. MDR 18 Aug 1917
Cecil Greene died at 12:40 p.m. today at Baker-Gardiner Hospital in Herrin from injuries received at 8:30 this morning when he was run over by a motor in Taylor No. 1 mine between Herrin & Fordville. He was 16 years, 11 months and 5 days old. He leaves his widowed mother, Mrs. Ida H. Greene of Carterville, sisters Elsie McKee of St. Louis and Mrs. Ethel Frye of Carterville and a brother Ross Greene in the army at Fort Riley, Kansas. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 18 & 21 Aug 1917
Pope County News — Willie Eilkins was laid to rest at Saline cemetery Thursday, 9 August. He leaves a wife, 9 children, mother, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. MDR 18 Aug 1917
Mike Murray and John Connor were killed and two companions injured by a Burlington freight at 1 o’clock Sunday night while the party was standing on the track between Freeman Spur and Orient. MDR Monday, 20 Aug 1917
The five year old son of Charles Byers living half mile south of Cross Roads Church, was killed Saturday by a kick from a mule. He was riding on the mule with another boy and fell off. MDR 20 Aug 1917
Toney Barber of North Jackson Street in West Frankfort, accidentally shot his wife Wednesday night. He and one of the neighbor boys had recently had trouble and Barber had been warned both he and his wife had better be on their guard. They had retired and a little later, Mrs. Barber went out on the porch to cool off. He was asleep and didn’t hear her go out. A little later when she started to return, the rattle of the screen door awakened him and he fired a shot from his revolver. The ball took effect just below the heart. She was rushed to Union Hospital and an operation performed, but only slight hopes are entertained for her recovery. She expected to become a mother within two weeks. MDR 20 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
Andrew Sweet, 49 & Elsie Olive/[Oliver, 37, colored, both of Dewmaine
Henry Phillips, 19, Carterville & Nellie Doanes, 19, Marion. Consent of A.M. Phillips, father of the groom
Edward Pingilley, 24 & Willae West, 20, both of Herrin
Harry H. Pyle, 45, DuQuoin & Marie Slick, 37, Kansas City, Mo.
Will Southern, 29, Murphysboro & Georgia Allen, 28, Ullin, Pulaski Co. MDR 20 Aug 1917
Estus Norman, son of Mr. & Mrs. H.E. Norman & Lena Williams, sister of Mrs. Floyd Tippy were married Saturday in Paducah, Ky. They were on an excursion trip on the steamer Paducah. MDR Tuesday, 21 Aug 1917
John Samuel Parsons died at Baker-Gardiner Hospital Sunday following an operation which was performed Thursday for gallstones. He was 74 years, 7 months and 7 days old. He was born and reared near the present site of Herrin. He is survived by his widow and children: Mrs. Viola Keaster of Herrin, Wm. of Christopher, Dr. W.A. of Genesco, Ill., Herman of Herrin, Geo. E. of Herrin, Lloyd of Johnston City and Chester of Herrin. Burial in Herrin city cemetery. MDR 21 Aug & HN 23 Aug 1917
Ora Howard died Sunday following an operation Friday for appendicitis at Baker-Gardiner Hospital. She was 17 years old and lived with Mr. & Mrs. Will Aaron of East Stotlar Street. Burial at Freeman. MDR 21 Aug 1917
Frank J. Haskell of Harrisburg & Mrs. Mary G. Hale of Belleville were married Tuesday. MDR 21 Aug 1917
Richard Elkins, principal of Washington School, died Wednesday of appendicitis. He was born in Buncombe 1 Feb 1876 to Mr. & Mrs. Height Elkins. He married Sadie Cavitt 27 Jun 1906 and to this union one child, Alney Elkins, age 9 years, was born. He is also survived by two brothers and one sister: John Elkins of Buncombe, Ben Elkins of Kankakee and Ira Jones [as written] of Toledo, Ohio. The body will be taken to Buncombe with funeral services at Mount Zion Church with burial there. MDR Wednesday, 22 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
Earl Buckner, 20 & Sadie Deaton, 17, both of Marion, Rebecca Buckner, mother of groom & Mamie Deaton, mother of bride. MDR 22 Aug 1917
Eva Swan, wife of Lorenzo Swan of Johnston City was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery Tuesday. She was 31 years and 2 days old. Surviving are her husband and 6 brothers & 5 sisters: Rev. J.E. Miller of Port Bryan, W.T. Miller & Alfred Miller of Eldorado, J.D. Miller & George H. Miller of Crab Orchard, Oran Miller of Galatia, Mrs. Lora Barlow of Corinth, Mrs. Etta Strike of East St. Louis, Mrs. Myrtle Edwards of Marion, Mrs. Maggie Arms of Johnston City and Mrs. Lula Beers of Corinth. She was a niece of Squire GEORGE MILLER of Marion. MDR 22 Aug 1917
Jeanette Cagle, 25, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Cagle of Marion & Charles Carpenter, 25, of Chicago were married this morning in Chicago. MDR Thursday, 23 Aug 1917
Tony Barber was arrested at the graveside of his wife in Greenville immediately after the funeral on a charge of killing her. Lem File, father of Mrs. Barber procuring the arrest. MDR 23 Aug 1917
John Connors and Mike Murphy were killed Sunday by a train passing over the Burlington near Freeman. The men were from Louisville, Ky. HN 23 Aug 1917
Cecil Green, 19 year old trapper boy at No. 1 mine of Taylor Coal Company, was struck by a motor Saturday and died a few hours later at the home of his mother in Energy. It is believed he fell asleep at his post. The driver of the motor was unable to arouse him by whistling when he was noticed on the track ahead. HN 23 Aug 1917
Nannie Gabel vs Carl L. Gabel, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of children. HN 23 Aug 1917
Josephine Murray vs John Murray, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of child. HN 23 Aug 1917
A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Propes. HN 23 Aug 1917
Edgar E. Gill, contractor and builder, died at 10:30 Thursday night in the Baker-Gardiner Hospital in Herrin, eight hours after he took a fatal misstep in the new theatre building in Herrin where he was employed as foreman. He fell from a scaffold to the stage floor below, twenty feet and suffered terrible injuries. He was born 6 Nov 1867 near Rileyville, Ill. and married 27 Dec 1891 to Sallie Feator who survives with the following children: Lena, wife of W.C. Foltz of Lincoln, Neb., Lloyd, Rufus and Harold at home. Also survived by brothers & sisters: Mrs. P.A. Norman of Marion, Mrs. John Jolly of Taylorville, Mrs. W.H. Eskey of Herrin, Joe Gill of Marion and George Gill of Herrin. MDR Friday, 24 Aug 1917
Word was received here today of the death of Harold Halstead while in action “somewhere in France.” He was best known here as a “tree doctor” and worked here last season with John H. Hunt. He is the son of F.A. Halstead and was about 25 years old. MDR 24 Aug 1917
Gertrude Hopson vs Edward Hopson, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 24 Aug 1917
Vete Anselmo, 33, killed himself Thursday night by firing a 38 special revolver thru his breast at the home of his mother in Johnston City. His mother and brother had gone to bed when they heard the shot. Burial in Johnston City cemetery. MDR 24 Aug 1917
Helen Hall, 64, widow of John Hall who died two years ago, was instantly killed Friday by the Illinois Central train as it made its return trip from Johnston City. She had been uptown and was walking along the tracks with a supply of groceries. She stopped to pick up a pocket book which she saw lying on the tracks as she passed the 11th Street crossing and did not hear the train. She had been married twice. She is survived by three children by her first marriage and one by her second: Deputy Sheriff George Galligan of Herrin with whom she made her home on South 11th Street, Mrs. Ed Dangerfield of Herrin, Mrs. W.R. Ferbus, Mrs. Mary Service of Topeka, Kans. & Percy Hall of Herrin. MDR Saturday, 25 Aug & HN 30 Aug & 6 Sep 1917
Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Jackson celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married by the pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Marion on 25 Aug 1863 and have resided in this city their entire married life. There was a circus in Marion on their wedding day and they attended the circus as their honeymoon trip. He was born in 1842 and came to Marion in October 1860. His bride was Miss Cynthia Elizabeth Calvert, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. N.B. Calvert. Three of the five children born to them are living: Mayor E.B. Jackson and Mrs. J.S. Barter of Marion and Mrs. Maggie Bainbridge of Denver. The other children are Jesse who died at age 6 and Alice, who died in infancy.. There are two grandchildren: Pauline Jackson of Marion and Joe Bainbridge of Albuquerque, New Mexico. MDR 25 Aug 1917
Morris Miller Pearce, infant son and only child of Mr. & Mrs. Blaine Pearce of Cypress, died of iliocolitis Saturday at the home of his grandfather, John G. Miller two miles south of Mouser’s store in Southern Township. Death occurred after an illness of one week. He was born in Cypress 27 May 1916. Mrs. Pearce is the only sister of Deputy County Clerk Ray Miller. Burial in the Fraternal Cemetery of Vienna. MDR 25 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
Elmer Kerly, 23 & Mary Silvery, 18, both of Herrin
Dewey Jennings, 20 & Pearl Foster, 17, both of Johnston City
John Roberts, 19, Crab Orchard & Frankie Ray, 16, Thompsonville, Newton M. Roberts & Albert Ray are their fathers.
John Ridgway, 44, & Mrs. Sarah Katherine Ward, 44, both of Cambria. The groom came here from Kansas where he was engaged in making candy. Both have been married before. He has three small children and she has one. MDR 24 & 25 Aug 1917
James L. Lockler died 22 Aug at his home in Co1p at the age of 60 years, 4 months and 2 days. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 25 Aug 1917
Herrin — William Jaces was injured Thursday by a fall of slate in Taylor No. 3 and died this morning just after midnight. MDR 25 Aug 1917
R.A./Ernie Jimerson, 24, died this morning at the hospital. He was operated on two weeks ago for tuberculosis of the kidney. He is survived by his father and brother Pearl who live in Johnston City and another brother, John, of St. Louis and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Harris of Murphysboro. The funeral was held from the home of his fiancee, Effie Hazel, 901 South 14th Street. MDR 25 & 28 Aug 1917
William Knight, 24, son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Knight of Herrin and Sam Scaifo/Searifo, 45, of Freeman Spur were killed today under a fall of slate at the Pond Creek Coal Company mine known as Bobby Dick mine north of Herrin. Knight was single and Scarifo is survived by a wife and five children back in Italy. MDR Monday, 27 & 28 Aug & HN 30 Aug 1917
Pauline Sophia Walker, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Walker died Sunday from indigestion, aged 1 month and 14 days. She was one of a pair of twins, the other having died shortly after birth. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 27 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
John Henry Franklin, 23 & Evelyn Marie Mangum, 17, both of Marion, Will Mangum is father of the bride. MDR 27 Aug 1917
Two brothers were shot dead and three others wounded in a battle between bootleggers and Deputy Sheriff Wiley M. Hall and Chief of Police Bird Walls at Frankfort Heights last night. The dead are Paul and Mike Bullino. Their brother-in-law, George Wachustick was among the injured. Hall was shot thru the leg. On April 25 last Hall shot and killed Nickolas Docchino while the latter was trying to transport beer thru the place after Hall ordered him to stop. Hall was exonerated by the coroner’s jury. MDR Tuesday, 28 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
Marion Felos, 28 & Grace Ingram, 19, both of West Frankfort
Charles Fowler, 23 & Edith Sellars, 19, both of Pittsburg
Elbert Reed, 18 & Dora Dougherty, 16, both of Herrin MDR 28 Aug 1917
The home of Mr. & Mrs. John Hale, a few miles north of Harrisburg, was saddened Saturday when their baby died suddenly. Investigation proved that the two and a half year old sister had gotten hold of a bottle containing laudanum and given her little sister a dose. Burial in the Masonic Cemetery near Raleigh. MDR 28 Aug 1917
Carterville — Kenneth, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Lelhgih [as written] of Sunnyside was buried Tuesday in Hurricane Cemetery.
A girl arrived Tuesday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Will McKinzie of 604 Kate Street. MDR Wednesday 29 Aug 1917
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Williams are the parents of a baby girl, their second child and second girl. MDR 29 Aug 1917
Sadie Bowker Murphy died Tuesday. She was born 12 Oct 1860 in Metropolis and married William Murphy 4 Jul 1901 at Memphis, Tenn. He has been dead ten years. She is survived by brothers, Joseph H. & Louis W. Bowker both of Memphis, Tenn. and sisters Mrs. Nellie Westbrook of Marion and Mrs. R.B. Warren of Wichita, Kansas. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 29 Aug 1917
Mrs. Lattie B. Trout [headline says Mamie Trout], wife of George Trout living at Big Muddy died Tuesday of puerperal sepsis at the age of 33 years, 5 months & 3 days. On June 22 a baby was born which was buried about four weeks ago. Surviving are husband, son and daughter. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 29 Aug 1917
Freda May Osborne, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jess Osborne living north of the fairgrounds, died of iliocolitis Tuesday, aged 6 months and 3 days. She was the youngest child and only daughter. There are two other children, John 6 & James 2. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 29 Aug 1917
Mrs. Jennie Brown, 57, died Monday of cancer of the stomach at her home, 517 North 14th Street. She was born in Jackson County and had lived in Herrin a number of years. She is survived by children: Charles Brown of East Chicago, Ind. & Maude Mulkey, wife of Al Mulkey. HN 30 Aug 1917
Don Miller & Inez Slade, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E.D. Slade, were married Thursday in St. Louis. MDR Thursday, 30 Aug 1917
Miss Helen Elizabeth Summers applied for a pension for the blind. She was the victim of an accident five years ago and now is totally blind. The law allows a pension of $150 a year. MDR 30 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
Timer Colp, 22, Hurst & Bertha Asbury, 18, Blairsville MDR 30 Aug 1917
Roy Roberts was arrested in St. Louis and charged with abandoning his wife in Johnston City. MDR 30 Aug 1917
The children of Sam Shadowens, a miner at Herrin, were declared dependent in court. George Shadowens, 7 and his sister, EVA, 3, were committed to the Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society at DuQuoin, with the superintendent, Welford Reynolds as guardian. MDR 30 Aug 1917
Marriage licenses
Earl B. Bendict, 21 & Lela Pearl Stanley, 18, both of Herrin
Noah Clyde Stonum, 25 & Eunice Phillips, 20, daughter of Benjamin Phillips, both of Clifford. MDR Friday, 31 Aug & 65 Sep 1917
Mr. & Mrs. Millard Yandell, son & daughter Roy & Lily, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Harris, Miss Lily Whitefield and Claud Harris of Herrin were in Marion Friday enroute to St. Charles, Ky. with the body of Mr. & Mrs. Harris’ son, William Thomas, aged 17 months who died Thursday. MDR 31 Aug 1917
September
The infant of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Keller of Scottsboro died Friday soon after birth. The body was taken to Parker for burial. MDR Saturday, 1 Sep 1917
Mrs. Elizabeth Kopp, who has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Katie Webber, died Saturday at the age of 78 years and 1 month. She was a native of Germany but came to this country when a small child. Her husband, Jess Kopp, has been dead many years. She was the mother of 7 children, 6 survive: Mrs. Katie Webber of Marion and Margaret Moore, Mrs. Rudolph Sterertz, John Kopp, Jess Kopp and Joe Kopp of Johnston City. A daughter, Bettie, has been dead 38 years. MDR 1 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
J.T. Cabaness, 42 & Rosa Wilson, 31, both of West Frankfort
M.F. Stout Jr., 21, Energy & Audria Jones, 20, Carterville, daughter of Marshall Jones
Arthur Davis, 19, Cottage Home & Lizzie Davis, 19, Wayside R.R., consent of L.L. Davis father of the young man.
Albert Bernett, 20, Herrin & Fern Clarke, 16, Wayside, R.H. Barnett [as written] and S.C. Clark are the fathers. MDR 1 Sep 1917
Emma Galligan, 31, Herrin, daughter of J.M./Michael Galligan and Robert Russell, 32, Farmingdale/Farmersville, Ill., were married Sunday. They will reside near Springfield. MDR Tuesday, 4 & 5 Sep & HN 6 Sep 1917
William Reed, 23 & Della Thetford, 21, both of Herrin were married Saturday at the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. James Boyle, 509 East Main. MDR 4 & 5 Sep 1917
C.B. Kelly returned from St. Elmo Tuesday where he attended the funeral of his mother who died Saturday in West Frankfort. MDR 4 Sep 1917
Pope County — Florence Baker, 18-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C.M. Baker, died Thursday of typhoid. Burial in Zion Cemetery. MDR 4 Sep 1917
Carterville — Mrs. Lydia Kerley Drury, wife of Elmore Drury, died Saturday at her home on Vine Street, aged 55 years, 7 months and 15 days. Survived by husband and children: Fred Kerley of Marion, Aud Kerley of Carterville and Mrs. Bertie Mario of Murphysboro, brothers & sisters: James Emery of Crainville, Pink & John Emery of Carterville, Mrs. Dora Deason of Parker and Mrs. Adeline Woods of Carterville. Burial in Bloomfield Cemetery. MDR 4 Sep 1917
Thomas Ice was killed instantly Wednesday by a fall of rock at Scranton mine, three and a half miles northeast of Marion. He leaves a wife and four children, all married: daughters Mrs. Perry Shaw and Mrs. Geo. Carson of Chicago, Owen Ice living 5 miles southwest of Marion and John Ice living near Pittsburg. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery at Chamnesstown. MDR Wednesday, 5 & 7 Sep 1917
Mr. & Mrs. William Peffer of Norris City attended the funeral of Mr. Peffer’s sister, Mrs. Chester Parson who died Sunday following the birth of a baby girl. The baby is doing nicely. MDR 5 Sep 1917
Dona Howard was arrested and charged with running a house of ill fame. MDR 5 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
Arthur Davis, 19, Cottage Home & Lizzie Heines, 19, Wayside
John Rentfro, 53 & Sarah Mcdaniels, 49, both of Christopher
J.R. Cargal, 28 & Gertie Smith, 26, both of Johnston City
Willie Harrell, 21 & Pearl Henson, 18, both of Benton
Edgar Walker, 18 & Esta Cash, 16, daughter of Ray Cash, both of Marion, James T. Walker & William Roy Cash are the fathers.
A.M. Allen, 43 & Lizzie Price, 35, both of Marion
William Reed, 23 & Della Thetford, 21, both of Herrin MDR 5 Sep 1917
Louis West, 26, Boles & Lottie Parker, 19, Pulaski, were married Wednesday. MDR 5 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
Dwight E. Clark, 20, Johnston City & Beulah Hurst, 18, DeSoto, daughter of Sod Hurst
Herbert Norwood, 22 & Vera R. Clark, 16, both of Johnston City, E.S. Clark is father of the bride. MDR 5 & 6 Sep 1917
Mr. & Mrs. W.E. Bayless of Zeigler and Mr. & Mrs. Henry Russell of Energy were enroute to Hudgens with the body of Mr. & Mrs. Russell’s baby girl aged 7 months who died Wednesday of spinal trouble. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. There is one other child in the family, a boy who is a twin to the little girl. MDR Thursday, 6 Sep 1917
Ollie Lane, 30 & Minnie Porch, 20, both of West Frankfort, were married Thursday. MDR 6 Sep 1917
Della Thetford and W.R. Reed were married Saturday at the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. James Boyles in Marion. HN 6 Sep 1917
Mrs. Chester Parsons died Sunday at her home on South 20th Street following the birth of a daughter. She born 5 Nov 1884 in Bishop Briggs, Scotland, daughter of Thomas & Mary Henderson Paeffer and was married 28 Jun 1916. Her father died in July 1916 and later a brother. Her mother, Mrs. Mary Love and six brothers survive; Thomas Paeffer of Norris City, Ill., John Paeffer of Pittsburg, Pa., James Paeffer of West Frankfort, Joseph Paeffer of Herrin and George Paeffer of Canada. Her husband and little daughter survive. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 6 Sep 1917
A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Roy Blackburn, their second child. MDR 6 Sep 1917
Frank Luster pled guilty to child abandonment and was ordered to pay $15 every two weeks for support of his children under 17 years. MDR Friday, 7 Sep 1917
Logan Dudley, resident of Whiteash, died Thursday at Wesley Hospital in Chicago upon the operating table 15 minutes after he submitted to an operation. He suffered with rheumatism and fatty tumors on his back and had been a helpless invalid for two years. He was almost 55 years and married Frances Duncan, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. T.B. Duncan of near Whiteash. He is survived by his wife and children: Raymond, 7, Raleigh, aged 5 and Lorene, 2, brothers & sisters: James Dudley, Mrs. Fred Dodge, Mrs. Addie Lattin all of Sheller, Ill., C.E. Dudley of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Henry Ebert of New Baden, Ill., Joe Dudley & Mrs. T.J. Murrah of near Marion, also 2 half-brothers, John & William Dudley of Sheller. Burial at Marion Cemetery. MDR 7 Sep 1917
George W. Deaton died Friday at his home on South Court Street. He was sitting on the porch with his daughter, Nora, in a room nearby. She heard him gasp and ran to him, but he was dead. He was born 1 Apr 1864 in Johnson County and was 53 years, 5 months and 6 days old. Surviving are a wife and children: Walter W., Nora, Loyd, Erma & Glen all of Marion, sisters & brothers: Walter W. & Pearl Deaton of Marion, Hiram Deaton of Johnson County Mrs. Nancy Gay of Johnson County & Catherine Wilson of Karnak. Burial in Creal Springs Cemetery. 10 Sep issue says buried in Drake Cemetery, 4 miles east of Creal Springs. MDR Saturday, 8 Sep 1917
Bert Atwood Jr., infant of Mr. & Mrs. Bert Atwood of South Buchanan Street, died Friday a few hours after birth. Burial at Williford. MDR 8 Sep 1917
Mrs. Francky Riakewicky was declared insane Saturday and committed to the state hospital at Anna. MDR 8 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
Joe Perl, 26 & Edith Morris, 16, both of Herrin
Herbert Simmons, 21 & Mabel Ollis, 19, both of Marion MDR 8 Sep 1917
Stephen Lawrence, 19 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Newton Lawrence of West Cherry Street, was arrested Friday on a charge of murder committed at Wickliffe, Ballard County, Ky. MDR 8 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
James T. Baker, 58 & Paulina Ellen Clarida, 50?, both of Marion MDR Monday, 10 Sep 1917
Jane E. Maitland, of Hillsboro, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H.S. Maitland formerly of this city, and Harry Featherstone, son of Mr. & Mrs. H. Featherstone of Sesser, were married Sunday in Hillsboro. MDR 10 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
Henry Lawrence, 31 & Mary Smothers, 18, both of Creal Springs
Louis Freeman, 21, Clifford & Elsie Sterns, 18, Colp MDR Tuesday 11 Sep 1917
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Milkowski of Clifford are the parents of a baby boy born Saturday, their third child. MDR 11 Sep 1917
Mrs. Phillip Manskeer died at her home in Carterville Saturday due to childbirth. She is survived by her husband and children: Raymond, Roy, Dolly, Dorothy, Floy and Beulah, father, sister and two brothers. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 11 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
Walter Wilson, 21 & Beatrice Collins, 17, both of West Frankfort. Consent of J.M. Collins, father of the bride
Virgial Borum, 23 & Elva Inez Dugger, 18, both of Creal Springs
Ole/Alexi Pernet/Pernett, 45 & Mrs. Victoria Francoes, 43, both of Johnston City
Jas. Adalie Mathis, 21, Lafayette, Ky. & Julia Mae Newton, 21, both of Marion
Sam Halstead, 19, Carbondale & Mary Freeman, 18, Carterville, W.B. Halstead, father of the groom
Roy Benton, 40 & Mae Rogers, 26, both of East St. Louis MDR Wednesday, 12 Sep 1917
Mrs. J.N. Overby and daughter Lily went to New Burnside Wednesday on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. J.M. Mick who died Tuesday. MDR 12 Sep 1917
Carterville — A 9 pound baby girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Will Moake living near Mount Pleasant. MDR 12 Sep 1917
An American flag, almost perfect as to detail, could be seen in the heavens Sunday evening from 6:03 until 6:13. Stripes of fleecy white clouds formed the stripes of white, the sky the field of blue and the sun tint provided the necessary. Stars were perfectly visible where they should have been. The view was visible to people in various parts of Saline County and the St. Louis papers today tell of the same vision in that city, so it appears to have been general. Lots of meaning in that view. It’s a warning to the Kaiser that even the heavens are with this country in the present crisis; it’s a warning to all slackers and to all traitors that ever the flag shall float and wave its freedom emblem in the heavens; it’s a word of cheer to the soldier boys to go onward to certain victory. MDR Thursday, 13 Sep 1917
Births
Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Rollo, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Cravens, girl HN 13 Sep 1917
Harry F. Tudor killed himself Thursday in East St. Louis by drinking poison. He had been in East St. Louis a short time and was a brakeman on a railroad there. He had lived in Marion for some time and his wife was still at the home on West Main Street. He also leaves a sister and 3 brothers in East St. Louis and an aged mother in Indiana. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Friday, 14 Sep 1917
Sam McNeill, former mayor of Cambria, died Friday morning at 2 o’clock from a fall of coal at the Chicago & Big Muddy Coal Company’s mine on Tuesday. He was removed to Herrin where he died. He was a brother to Noah McNeill of this city. The funeral was at Cambria. MDR 14 Sep & HN 20 Sep 1917
Miss Malinda Jane Uhles died Friday of dropsy and cancer at her home on North Monroe, aged 66 years, 4 months and 18 days. She was born in Jackson County and came here when she was very young. She lived on North Monroe with her aged mother and niece, Miss May Uhles. She also leaves brothers Mike Uhles of near Stonefort and Will Uhles of East St. Louis. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Saturday, 15 Sep 1917
Ralph McInturff, son of Mr. & Mrs. I.C. McInturff, died Friday from heart failure. He was living with his parents three and a half miles southwest of Hudgens. He was born 16 Mar 1894. He leaves parents, brother & sisters: Mrs. Abbe Huddleston of Newark, Texas, Mrs. Minnie Bradley & Mrs. Eva Durham of near Hudgens and H. McInturff of Energy. Burial in Fountain Cemetery. MDR 15 & 17 Sep 1917
Oscar Chaney was fined $15 and costs for picking the pocket of Sam H. Wilfong of Carterville at the fairgrounds Thursday. MDR 15 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
Carl F. Oeth, 29 & Katie E. Bueer, 23, both of Johnston City
Charles Kelley, 29, Murphysboro & Bonnie Adams, 23, Creal Springs
Rolla Treece, 21, Anna & Verdie Westbrook, 20, Jonesboro
H.H. Jenkins, 25, Pittsburg & Lue A. Williams, 23, Thompsonville
Lloyd Cox, 21 & Ella Kelley, 20, both of Goreville
Felix Kicirsky, 30 & Tressie Greskwiez, 17, both of Spillertown. Consent of Joe Greskwicz, father of the bride
Phillip Lutral, 52 & Ella Jones, 48, both colored of Colp MDR 15 Sep 1917
Charley Brown was shot and killed Saturday at the joint of John Murphy/Murray at Weaver mine north of Herrin. Dodge/Birdie “Doc” Ekels, Jeff Case and Lewis Gibbs are in the Baker-Gardiner Hospital with injuries. A fight occurred between Brown and Leo Sanders, a stepson of John Wagner/Wagoner, mine manager of Weaver mine. Wagner defended the boy and Brown then went home, armed himself and came back and opened fire, firing six times. Wagner fired back also shooting about 6 times. The three injured men were bystanders. Brown is from Kentucky and is survived by a wife and 5 children. The body was shipped to Brown, Kentucky for burial. MDR Monday, 17 Sep & HN 20 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
Stanley Hudgens, 21, Wayside & Glenna Jolly, 21, Goreville
Eric Tompkins, 20, Marion & Viola Kelley, 19, Pittsburg, Mrs. Mary Dorsett mother of the groom
Paul Sheipetus, 19 & Elizabeth Meloskey, 17, both of Johnston City, John Meloskey father of the bride and guardian of the groom
Earl E. Larimer, 23 & Myrtle Richey, 19, both of Pittsburg MDR 17 Sep 1917
Mrs. Grace Hornberger died Sunday of tuberculosis at the home of her sister in West Frankfort. She was formerly Grace Johnston of Marion. She leaves one sister and a brother Laud [as written] Johnston living near Marion. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 17 Sep 1917
Roy McGlome, 35, and Mart Elmore, 34, were killed Monday at an explosion at a presser mill of Egyptian Powder Company’s plant, 7 miles northwest of Marion. The bodies were found in a corn field about 150 feet away. McGlome is survived by his wife and 2 children and Elmore by his wife and 1 child. The scene of the explosion is the same as where the mill blew up in October 1916, killing 2 men. MDR 17 Sep 1917
Owen S. Berry, 21, son of Mr. & Mrs. Elias Berry & Clola Monroe, 21, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Will Monroe, were married Saturday. MDR 17 Sep 1917
David Keaster of Stonefort was charged with reckless driving and destruction of the buggy of Joe Rentfro on the hard road near the fairgrounds Friday night about 10 o’clock. The car was owned by Sam Smith and was occupied by seven men. Only a lantern was used for a head light. The men refused to settle for the damages after demolishing the buggy. MDR 17 Sep 1917
Ruby Lindle, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.I. Lindle of North Van Buren Street, was accidentally electrocuted at work in Linsey, California, where he moved 3 years ago. He is survived by a widow and one child, Marvin Lee, aged 5 years, brothers & sisters: Jack, Robert & Lois Lindle and Mrs. Guy Price. Burial in Linsey. DR 17 Sep 1917
Five men are dead and seven others terribly mangled in an accident to the cage at the C.W. & S. Coal mine at Orient Monday. 17 men were on a cage being hoisted to the surface after completing their day’s work when they were dragged back to the bottom. The dead are: Fred Kurz, 22, James Boyle, 26, John Pitkins, 35, Andy Pola, 28 & Joe ______, 18. Pitkins and Pola are both survived by a wife and 6 children. Boyle lived with a sister. The other men are single. All are foreigners except Boyle. One was known to his companions by the name of Joe. MDR Tuesday, 18 Sep 1917
Louisa Jane McNelly, wife of Elder McNelly of West Faust Street, died Monday at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 14 days. Surviving are her husband and children: Mrs. Nannie Hurst living somewhere in Arkansas, Webb McNelly of Johnston City, MRS. John Dunn of Plainview, Arkansas, John McNelly of this city and Mrs. Ella Bailey of Madison No. 9. MDR 18 Sep 1917
Carterville — A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Hardie Walker.
An 8 pound girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Pat Goodman. She is their first and was named Vera Nadine. MDR 18 Sep 1917
Ruby Everett Lindle, son of J.I. & Maude Lindle, was born 20 Dec 1889 in Bordley, Ky. and died 18 Sep 1917 in Lindsay, Calif. He married Hersie Kelley 20 Dec 1910. On April 5, two years ago he went to Calif. to join his wife and son who had gone on in November before. He leaves his wife and little son, Marvin Lee, parents, brothers & sisters Burney J. Lindle, Robert, Iva A. Price and Lois. MDR 18 Sep 1917
Mart Elmore was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. Roy McGlone, who was killed with him in the powder explosion, was taken to Makanda for burial. MDR 18 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
Louis Mueller, 34 & Anna Charlwood, 32, both of Buckner MDR Wednesday, 19 Sep 1917
Sam Holman was shot and killed about 9:30 Tuesday night by Charley (Darby) Parks at a small building west of the cemetery and just east of Scottsboro. Holman died in Emma Jones Hospital at 4:30 Wednesday morning. The place where the shooting took place had been closed twice this summer on charge of being a bootlegging joint. Holman was the son of Mr. & Mrs. James Holman living just west of Marion on the hard road. He is survived by his parents and brothers & sisters: Arthur, Edward, James & A.M. Holman, Drucille Holman and Mrs. Effie Franklin. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 19 Sep 1917
Gidion Kellerher, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Kellerher of Herrin, died Sunday at the age of 18 years, 11 months and 3 days. He had undergone an operation for appendicitis several days before and his condition had been bad from the first. Burial at Marion. MDR 19 Sep 1917
A son was born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Gill of 517 East Marion Street, their second son. MDR 19 Sep 1917
Tony Ruzik, 3 year old son of a Russian family, was burned to death Thursday of last week at his home at Bush in a barn where he was playing with his sister. They had built a fire in a small house used as a cow barn, using an old cook stove and the fire was communicated to the hay. HN 20 Sep 1917
Gideon Kelleher, 18 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. James Kelleher of this city, died Sunday at City Hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Burial in the Marion cemetery. HN 20 Sep 1917
Angeline Erwin, wife of T.J. Erwin, died Thursday. She was born 1 Feb 1840 in Williamson County and before her marriage was Angeline Groves. She is survived by her husband, children: Mrs. Cora Corder, Mrs. T.J. Youngblood, with whom she & her husband lived with the past 5 years, & Will Erwin of this city, Charles L. Erwin of St. Louis and Mrs. Frank Hatch of Carterville. Two children preceded her to the grave, sixteen? years ago and one when a small child. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 20 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
Marshall Greathouse, 31, Royalton & Delia Stone, 32, Carterville
Cecil 0. Franklin, 29 & Nina L. Boyless, 18, both of Benton
Emmett Russell, 33 & Floid Pringle, 23, both of Harrisburg, daughter of David Pringle.
Lora C. Hall, 22, Marion & Essie Coonce, 22, Goreville MDR Friday, 21 Sep 1917
The small son of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Miller died Thursday. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 21 Sep 1917
Judge L.D. Hartwell is a Williamson County Civil War veteran who expects to attend the National Memorial Reunion and Peace Jubilee of the Blue and Gray which will be held at Vicksburg, Miss. October 16-19. He was wounded at Vicksburg 22 Jun 1863. His brother also lost an arm there. Another veteran who will attend is Captain Ben Price, former Chief of Police who has been a resident of Marion the past 11 years. He also served at Vicksburg, but was in the Confederate Army. He enlisted in Columbus, Ky. in Co M 3rd Kentucky Infantry, serving 3 years. The last year of the war he served in the cavalry under General Forrest and was with the last troops to surrender at Selma, Alabama. MDR Saturday, 22 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
Eugene Vincent, 19 & Celestia/Celestine Branson, 16, both of Herrin, only daughter of Mr. & Mrs, Frank Branson.
Clarence Brown, 32, DeSoto & Eva Priddy, 17, Herrin
Arlie Adelsberger, 19, Stonefort & Stella Welborn, 18, New Denison MDR Monday 24 Sep 1917
Circuit court
Citizenship was granted to John Mac Keller, Emile Demaretz, Aldelo Teruggi and Joseph Pakutinsy.
Dick Adams was fined $200 and sentenced to 40 days in jail for selling liquor and keeping a common nuisance. MDR 24 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
August Daniels, 30 & Bessie Deardruff, 23, both of West Frankfort
John M. Georgeff, 33 & Sarah Mezo, 26, both of Weaver
John Machis, 32 & Anna Bardski, 17, both of Dewmaine, Louie Bardski is father of the bride. MDR 24 Sep 1917
Mrs. James Ellis, colored of New Denison, died Saturday of dropsy, aged 59 years. She leaves a husband and five children. One is Arthur of California. MDR 24 Sep 1917
Rosie Ransillo, 2 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Louie Ransillo died Saturday in Herrin. Burial in the city cemetery. MDR 24 Sep 1917
John Cannello of West Jefferson Street, George Morgan, John Tippy and Marvin Stocks all of Cambria were arrested for bootlegging. MDR Tuesday 25 Sep 1917
Thomas Newgene Pike, 74, died Friday at his home in Johnston City. He is survived by his widow, sons & daughter: Earl, Spence and Mrs. Lona Davis, all of Johnston City, brother George Pike of Galveston, Texas. Burial in Johnston City Cemetery. MDR 25 Sep 1917
John Riley Glover was born 1 Apr 1854 in Jerseyville, Iowa and died 16 Sep 1917 at the home of his son, Charles Glover, in Carterville. His mother died when he was a small child and soon after her death he moved to Illinois with his grandfather, Richard Yancey. He married Ruey Bankston on 23 Dec 1876, five children were born. He is survived by his wife and children: Mrs. W.A. Dew of Creal Springs, Mrs. John T. Williams of Kankakee, Mrs. Lula Pyle of Canton, Ohio, Charles & Hiram of Carterville, also a brother Hiram of Marion. MDR 25 Sep 1917
Anthony Gulinas and Anthony Gulinas Jr. were found guilty of assault with intent to commit murder and were fined $25 each with costs added. MDR 25 Sep 1917
Stanley Schoski of Weaver and Nickola Tomich of Johnston City are in jail awaiting charges. They failed to answer roll call when the boys left last Friday. Tomich had told the board if they wanted him they would have to come after him. Also, Andrew Stoller of Herrin is missing from Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Later — He put in an appearance Sunday night. He said he got lost from the party in Louisville and was directed with another bunch to a hospital where he was given a shot for typhoid. MDR Wednesday, 26 Sep & 1 Oct 1917
Albert Helton was found not guilty of attempting to kill Henry Weaver. MDR Thursday, 27 Sep 1917
Marriage licenses
Ernest Jones, 21 & Aline Griffin, 20, both of Marion
E.P. Evans, 35 & Alta Reed, 22, both of Herrin MDR 27 Sep 1917
Stanley Sochski, a naturalized Russian, who was to have entrained with the soldier boys at Camp Taylor, Ky., lay abed nursing the effects of the night before and thereby qualified himself as a deserter from Uncle Sam’s army. He was taken to city jail and treated as a deserter under the war act. HN 27 Sep 1917
David Keaster pled guilty to drunken driving and paid a fine totaling $44.51. MDR 27 Sep 1917
Robert Stiritz was instantly killed Friday when he was struck by a load of empty cars while working at East Side mine at Johnston City. E./Elom Reeder, his partner and brother-in-law, was badly injured and lost a foot. Stiritz is the son of A.C. Stiritz. He leaves a wife and child, parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters: Paul of Memphis, Tenn., Emil A. of Champaign, Theodore A. of Camp Grant, Edgar, Rudolph & Arnold of Johnston City, Mrs. W.A. West of Johnston City and Mrs. Elva R. Jones of Marion. MDR Friday, 28 Sep 1917
A son was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Earl Collard. The mother is the former Ethel. Carmichael. MDR 28 Sep 1917
Divorces granted in circuit court
William 0. Caldwell from Clara Caldwell, Creal Springs, adultery. A 7 year old boy given to father.
Gertrude Hopson, after living with Edward Hopson three months, non support and drinking.
Roy Cox of Scottsboro from Grace Cox, adultery. Two children 5 & 2/6 years of age given to father.
Virgile Ballowe of Johnston City from James Ballowe, desertion, one child given to mother.
Dewey Killman of Marion from Thomas Killman, adultery. Maiden name Dewey Absher restored.
Ira Mosley from Florence Mosley, leaving his bed and board and taking their only child, the child given to mother.
Nancy S. Harris, 67, asking legal separation from A.J. Harris, 76, desertion.
Dora Phillips from John D. Phillips, drunkenness, married in 1881/1891. Their children are grown.
Oreste Salcini of Herrin charged Ida V. Salcini with adultery and claimed she was married to one Roy Keeler of Freeman Spur.
Grace Allmon from Milton Allmon of Marion, desertion.
Myrtle Phelps charged J.M. Phelps with desertion, no children.
James Parsons of Herrin charged Ellen Bullington Parsons with desertion, no children.
Nannie Gabel from Carl Gabel. She said he sent her to her father’s home in March, 1911 and she has not seen him since. He said he could not take care of his wife and child. One child was born since he deserted her that he has never seen. Both children given to the mother.
Josephine Murray from John Murry who deserted her 5 years ago, a 6 year old child given to her.
Hester A. Tanner of Carterville from J.A. Tanner for extreme cruelty. They married in 1883 and have grown children. Adultery also charged.
Rebecca Ann Claxton of Royalton from John I. Claxton, adultery. MDR 29 Sep & HN 4 Oct 1917
On September 30, the Woodmen of the World of Marion Camp 206 will unveil the monument of George Hunt at Maplewood Cemetery. The Johnston City and Herrin teams will be present and unveil the monument to Sam Jack. MDR 28 Sep 1917
Divorces granted in circuit court
Wiley Smith of Carterville from Effie Smith, desertion
Allie May Casey granted a separation from Clarence Casey for desertion.
Belle Nimmo whose husband David Nimmo left her in Union County 2 years ago.
Mittie Reeves Gunther whose husband James Gunther deserted her.
Jesse West of Herrin whose wife, Nettie, was last heard of in Mobile, Ala. in July 1915.
William H. McInturff who was deserted by Annie E. McInturff. MDR Saturday, 29 Sep 1917
Nancy Louise Patterson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Will Patterson, died Friday of iliocolitis at the age of 1 year, 1 month and 24 days. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 29 Sep 1917
Twenty years ago in Coopers, West Virginia, a man parted with his three-year-old daughter at the depot and started on a trip West. The years passed and he was unable to hear from her, but as she grew older, she began to search for him. She was told that he was dead, and two persons even told her they knew the place where he was buried. When she was a very young child her father had her initials tattooed upon her arm and she always thought that by that he would someday recognize her. Finally, she heard from a relative that he was in Illinois. She managed to get his address and wrote him and upon receiving an answer she came to Wasson and today she is the guest of her father, Thomas Yeatts at Wasson. She was accompanied by her friend, Miss Rosa Clark and they intend to spend two weeks with Mr. Yeats. MDR 29 Sep 1917
Arthur Bragg of Columbia, Tenn. & Hortense Logan of Madisonville, Ky. and M.C. Yarbrough of Madisonville, Ky. & Maxye Rayborn of Earlington, Ky., came to Marion Friday and were married. MDR 29 Sep 1917
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 15)