Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR) , Herrin News (HN) and Carterville Herald (CH)
April
Marriage licenses
Chas. Thomas Richards, 20, Dunlap, Tenn. & Marie Dudley, 16. Consent of parents given in writing.
Roy Cardwell, 24, Marion & Fannie Sanders, 22, Whiteash
James Chiminatto, 27, West Frankfort & Margaret Nigro, Johnston City
Almus Lawrence McNeely, 25 & Carrie Mae Clark, 23, both of Marion
E.E. Cecil Holmes, 22 & Ethel Henderson, 20, both of Marion
A.J. Grant, 56 & Mrs. J.L. Grant, 56, both of Marion MDR Monday, 1 Apr 1918
Ethel Seabaugh vs Francis Seabaugh, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of child. MDR 1 Apr 1918
Robert Lee Copher, 4 months old child of Mr. & Mrs. Otis Copher, 1618 West Cherry Street, died Monday of bronchitis. He is survived by his parents and seven brothers and sisters: Isabella, Myrtle, Dollie, Rose, Ralph, Carl & Grif. Burial will be at Maplewood. Cloyd Copher arrived on furlough from Camp Taylor to attend the funeral of his nephew. MDR 1 & 2 Apr 1918
Card of Thanks — For assistance in illness and death of our little darling, Earl. Mr. & Mrs. Amon Buckner MDR 1 Apr 1918
W.B. Elliott of Crenshaw Crossing died Monday in a St. Louis hospital where he had been several weeks suffering from softening of the brain. He is survived by his wife and four children: Ora, Dena, Don and Harry Kenneth, one brother, Sam Elliott of St. Louis. Burial was in Rosehill. MDR Tuesday, 2 & 4 Apr 1918
An eight-pound girl was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. H.A. Ganke of South Van Buren Street, their third child and third daughter. MDR 2 Apr 1918
The lifeless body of Manuel H. Moore was found in a slough north of Johnston City 2 April by men walking along the railroad track. He was 70 years, 6 months and 14 days old. There were no marks on the body and it has not been determined whether death was caused by heart failure or from drowning, as the body lay in a pool of six or eight inches of water. His wife is dead and he had made his home with his different children. He had been living in Herrin, but came to Johnston City a week ago and was at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Kemper where he had a stroke of heart failure several days ago. Tuesday morning, he started to walk out to the timber to cut out a meat block. On the way he was stricken again and fell into the slough. He was born in Williamson County 19 Apr 1847. Surviving are six children: William Moore of Pinckneyville, Ben Moore of Frankfort Heights, Roy Moore of West Frankfort, Mrs. G. Gambrel and Mrs. J. White of Frankfort Heights and Mrs. William Kemper of Johnston City. Burial will be at Hartwell Cemetery at Lake Creek. MDR Wednesday, 3 Apr 1918
George Pollin, a farmer living near West Frankfort, was decapitated and his body horribly mangled last night when his buggy was struck by a switch engine on the Burlington railroad in the southwest part of West Frankfort. He had been in town and started home in company with Frank Clark. He did not see the engine until on the track. Clark jumped out and escaped without injury and the horse also escaped, but Pollin was dragged sixty feet down the track. The head was squarely cut off at the mouth, the right foot was cut off, the right limb broken above the knee, the left leg broken and both arms were broken. He is survived by a widow and three young children. MDR 3 Apr 1918
Joe Grotz, aged about 21 years, a trip rider at the East Side Coal Mine at Johnston City, was instantly killed about noon today. His neck was broken when he was caught under a car. MDR 3 Apr 1918
Walter Willis, 26, son of Mrs. Mary Willis of 210 East Lindell Street, West Frankfort, attempted suicide Saturday morning by slashing his throat with a razor on the back porch of his mother’s home just before the departure of a train that would have carried him back to his command in the army. He is her only son and her sole support before being drafted. He was soon to be dispatched to France. He was taken to Union Hospital where it is hoped he will recover. MDR 3 Apr 1918
Elmer Miller was in Marion Monday and told of having seen 19 carloads of German prisoners being taken through St. Louis on Sunday on their way to the internment camp at Atlanta, Georgia. The prisoners were handcuffed and shackled and there were four women in the number. Three engines pulled the train which went thru over the M & C railroad. MDR 3 Apr 1918
R.C. Clarida received a telegram Wednesday announcing the death of his uncle, E.W. Motsinger of Corning, Ark. He was raised in this county and lived in Crab Orchard until 15 years ago. He is survived by his wife, the former Minerva Bundy, sons: Robert of Corning and Frank of Colorado, brother Sol Motsinger and sister Mrs. B.F. Clarida of Crab Orchard. MDR 3 Apr 1918
Carterville notes
A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Bennie Williams, their second child and first girl.
A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Harry Armstrong, their first child.
A boy was born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. Bennie Young. MDR Thursday, 4 Apr 1918
Marriage licenses
Julius Gherio, 29 & Georgia Garner, 20, both of Herrin
Harry L. Tonlin, 37 & Esta E. Fenwick, 18, both of Herrin
Chester Krusick, 24 & Bertha Stromaski, 19, both of Herrin MDR 4 Apr 1918
Marriage licenses
Leo Pike, 18 & Mabel Dodd, 20, both of Marion
Ray H. Chitty, 27 & Maggie Jacobson, 22, both of Herrin
Harry Brady, 36 & Rena Watson, 40, both of Herrin
Powell BARNE I I, 25 & Christina Thompson, 27, both of Marion
Troy Norman, 18 & Laura Summen, 17, Creal Springs HN 4 Apr 1918
Sunday about noon a train load of German prisoners passed through Murphysboro over the Mobile & Ohio Railroad. The prisoners had been in internment camp near Salt Lake City for some time and were being transferred to Ft. McPherson, Ga. to another internment camp. HN 4 Apr 1918
Albert C. Clarida, 50, died Monday from organic heart trouble/enlargement of the liver at his home on South Division Street. He was born east of Marion on 28 Jan 1868, son of Ezekie and Lou Sims Clarida. He married Maude E. Wolivelon? of Carterville. Surviving are his wife and four brothers: Moody of this city, Roscoe & DAN of Marion and Edward of Poplar Bluff, Mo, sister: Mrs. Elizabeth Morris of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 5 Apr & MDR 2 Apr 1918
Stella Mae Wood Williams, daughter of Frank & Mary Wood, was born 22 Mar 1890 at DeSoto and died at the home of her parents 28 Mar 1918 at DeSoto. She married Olin Williams 12 Oct 1907. Three children were born, one preceding the mother in death. Hazel and Harold survive. Also surviving are three brothers and four sisters: Mrs. Florence Redd of DeSoto, Mrs. T.J. Foster of Zeigler, Mrs. J.C. Shaw of Zeigler, Mrs. Ray Martin of Christopher, Sam & Norman Wood of Desoto and Fred Wood of Rantoul, N.M. She professed faith in Christ and was baptized 23 Mar 1918. CH 5 Apr 1918
Energy News — The 3-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Hernbeck died Monday. CH 5 Apr 1918
Betty Lee Dollar, 13 days old, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Clate Dollar, died Wednesday of bronchial pneumonia. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. On account of the home being under quarantine for smallpox, there was no funeral service. CH 5 Apr 1918
Floyd Jackson, 17 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. Rome Jackson, died Wednesday of pneumonia. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery. CH 5 Apr 1918
A baby boy was born Sunday to Mr. & Mrs. H.C. Armstrong and was named Joe Hunter Armstrong. CH 5 Apr 1918
Dr. J.S. Barter returned Friday from Siloam Springs, Ark. where he was called Sunday night to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Ben D. Simpson. She had been a sufferer several years ago with cancer, but had been in better health following an operation. MDR Friday, 5 Apr 1918
Matilda Frances Tucker died 3 April at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mattie Russell, northeast of Creal Springs. She was the wife of W.C. Tucker who departed this life in 1916. They were married in 1864 and seven sons and seven daughters were born to them. Those surviving are: Mrs. Ollie McCoy of Obdike [as written], Mrs. Modie Bennett of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Hattie Flannigan of Houston, Tex., Mrs. Mattie Russell of Creal Springs, Mrs. Minnie Durham, M.D. Tucker at home, R.L. Tucker and B.L. Tucker of Marion, H.B. Tucker living at the old home place and Hatche Tucker of Helena, Ark. Mrs. Eunice Robertson is deceased and three children died in infancy. Also surviving are two brothers, Joel and Bailum Fort of Simpson. The funeral was at McKinney Chapel. MDR Saturday, 6 Apr 1918
John Goodman, about 50? years old, employed at the saw mill at Mill Creek, was injured Wednesday morning at the mill and died Wednesday night. He is survived by his wife and three sons and a brother, Henry Goodman of Marion. MDR 6 Apr 1918
Weddings
Virgil Woodburn & Floe Elders of Carterville were married Saturday.
Ralph T. Poppone & Beulah Long were married Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. J.T. Long, parents of the bride, Mrs. Harriet Hall, sister of the bride and George Long and Miss Mamie Long of Herrin the couple. MDR Monday, 8 Apr 1918
Marriage licenses
Noel Downs, 19 & Mamie Shaw, 17, both of Stonefort
Albert Dewey Summers, 19 & Zada M. Gent, 19, both of Marion
Joe M. Nelson, 18, Marion & Pearle Era Leek, 18, Elkville MDR 8 Apr 1918
J.C. Abney, 32, son of Mr. & Mrs. H. Abney and Vida H. Lackey, 19, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Lackey, both of Marion, were married Friday in Murphysboro. MDR 8 Apr 1918
America McInturff, 73, widow of the late Henry McInturff, died this morning at her home near Hudgens. She is survived by five sons and two daughters: Will, Allen, Edward, Albert & Charles McInturff, Mrs. Buddy Pritchett & Mrs. M.V. Heroit?, all living in the vicinity of Hudgens. Burial will be at Fountain. MDR Tuesday, 9 Apr 1918
Clara Riggio, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Riggio of Murphysboro and Tony Bruno of Marion were married Saturday in Murphysboro. MDR 9 Apr 1918
The funeral of Mrs. Mary C. Landis who died Saturday of pneumonia, aged 51? years, was held Monday with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 9 Apr 1918
William P. McCormick, 30, died Sunday at his home in Energy of tuberculosis of the liver. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 9 Apr 1918
Arthur Watkins, a Marion soldier and brother of W.T. Watkins, and Clarria Flossine Sanders were married Saturday at the Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. The groom is a soldier at Camp Taylor, Ky. The bride made her home in Marion with Mr. & Mrs. Will Reed on East Main street. MDR Wednesday, 10 Apr 1918
Marriage license
Dallas McCree, 19 & Kate Childers, 19, both of Carterville. F.M. McCree, father of the boy gave his consent in writing. MDR 10 Apr 1918
Mrs. Mary Ellen Roach, 60, died Tuesday. She was survived by children: Arthur & Elmer Roach, Mrs. Ora Jackson, Mrs. May Smith, Mrs. Maude Opie, Mrs. Opal Byrd & Kate Roach all living in Marion. Burial will be in Carbondale. MDR 10 Apr 1918
Thelma Hoy, 6 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hoy of South Vicksburg Street, died of pneumonia Tuesday. The sorrowing parents have three other children: Benjamin, Marie & Evangeline. Burial was in Maplewood. MDR 10 Apr 1918
Alonzo Boren, postmaster in this city, was arrested and charged with embezzling a package of currency containing $15,000 from his office on 14 February shipped from Third National Bank in St. Louis to City National Bank in this city. The money disappeared from the unlocked safe in Boren’s office. HN 11 Apr 1918
The funeral of Otis C. Ladd, 18, was held Sunday in the Methodist Church. He was stationed at Ft. Snelling, Minnesota where he contracted pneumonia. He was the son of Ivey Ladd of Herrin and was the first soldier to die from District No. 2. Burial was in Cambria cemetery. MDR 5 & 8 Apr & HN 11 Apr 1918
Tom Gosnell will make application for pardon of Pete Gosnell who was convicted of murder in Williamson County Circuit Court at the May term 1910 and was sentenced to forty years. HN 11 Apr 1918
W.J. Anderson, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson, 607 North Vicksburg, died of bronchitis 10 April. He was born 26 March and was only 14 days old. Three other children survive: Jerrald, Mildred & Don. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 11 Apr 1918
Van Barnwell, 4-year-old son of Dr. & Mrs. Roy V. Barnwell of St. Louis, died Wednesday at Creal Springs. Dr. Barnwell has been living in St. Louis for a year where he is connected with the Mayfield Sanitarium. His wife was formerly Miss Hattie Westbrook, daughter of Postmaster & Mrs. Albert Westbrook of Creal Springs and had been visiting at home when the death occurred. Burial was in Creal Springs Cemetery. MDR 11 Apr 1918
Mrs. Henrietta Coigny died Sunday at the home of her daughter in New Mexico where she had been visiting. She was also the mother of Mrs. Emilie Thompson Whitaker of Robinson, formerly of Marion, and made her home at Marion with her daughter. MDR 11 Apr 1918
Luther Eddie Farless, aged 16 years, 6 months and 24 days, son of Mr. & Mrs. A.L./Alvin Farless, died Thursday/Wednesday after an illness of three weeks, caused by being vaccinated. He is survived by his parents, a brother, Chester and sisters, Clara and Mrs. Carl Fox. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Elsewhere it says he is ill with spinal meningitis. CH & MDR 12 Apr 1918
In Memoriam – In loving remembrance of Nellie Woods Jones who entered into rest 6 Apr 1917. Mother & family. CH 12 Apr 1918
William Raymond Hopson, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Hopson, died Friday at the family home at 226 Texas Avenue of chronic Bright’s disease and measles at the age of 8 years and one day. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery. CH 12 Apr 1918
Lonzo Skelcher was born 8 Feb 1905 and died 18 Mar 1918 after an illness lasting since September. He knew that death was coming and bid farewell to the members of the family and some of the neighbors gathered at his bedside. CH 12 Apr 1918
Energy Items — Pat McCormick died 7 April after an illness of several weeks. Burial was in the Marion Cemetery. He leaves a widow and two children and a brother Mack McCormick. CH 12 Apr 1918
Herrin — Willie/Charlie Eldridge, 12/8 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. John Eldridge, was instantly killed Thursday night when hit by a Missouri Pacific switch engine at the Cemetery Road, east of Dale mine/near the Duncan Coal Company mine. He was picking up coal when the coal engine ran him down. The left arm was severed at the shoulder and the left leg was cut off. The father is a miner at the Dale mine. There are eight other children in the family. A brother, Manley Eldridge, 13 and Clemmie Huggins were the only witnesses. MDR Friday, 12 Apr & 13 Apr 1918
William Angel of near Attilla, was adjudged insane Friday and ordered sent to Anna Hospital for treatment. MDR 12 Apr 1918
Dana Lorene Dudley, daughter of Mrs. Logan Dudley, living near White Ash, died Thursday, aged 3 years, 1 month and 10 days. Her father died last September. The mother is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Duncan. Also surviving are two brothers, Raymond, aged 7 & Raleigh, aged 5. MDR 12 Apr 1918
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. H.B. Grissom died Friday at the home south of Hudgens. Burial was in Fountain Cemetery. MDR 12 Apr 1918
A boy, the fiftieth grandchild of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Schafer, pioneer residents of Creal, arrived Wednesday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. D. Belcher (nee Nell Schafer) in Herrin. He was named William Richard Belcher for his grandfather. The old gentleman is not only proud of the name given the youngster but also proud to have lived to see a fiftieth grandchild born into the world to him. MDR Saturday, 13 April 1918
A marriage license was issued in Benton last night to J.H. Byrn, 28, of Marion and Cecelia Kruft, 23, daughter of Mrs. C.C. Hoyt of this city. MDR 13 Apr 1918
Joe Hutchins, 35 and Ethel Terrell, 35, both of Marion, were married this past week in White County. MDR 13 Apr 1918
A telegram was received Saturday by Mrs. M.L. Hodaly announcing the birth on an 11-pound boy at the home of her son, Raymond H. Brooks of Chicago. Mr. Brooks married Miss E. Becker, daughter of Francis Becker of Chicago just after his graduation from the University of Illinois in June 1916. MDR 13 Apr 1918
John H. Strobel, living in the northeast part of this city, was adjudged insane Saturday and taken to Anna Hospital by his brothers, W.E. & Ezra Strobel. He is 27 years old and has a wife and three children. He has been troubled with fits of fear of German raiders until his mind has become entirely unbalanced. MDR 13 Apr 1918
James Ronney, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Ronney of this city, is now on his way to Scotland where he is to be married to a young lady of Bannockburn whom he met while in the 4th Battalion of Canadian troops. He was wounded five times in the battle of the Somme, after serving five months at the front. He visited in Marion last October and since that time has been in Canada preparing for railroad work in a government school. MDR 13 Apr 1918
Marriage licenses
Ben Roldskie, 30, Benton & Susie Johnson, 39, West Frankfort
Elmer Smith, 41, Marion & Mabel Campbell, 27, Harrisburg MDR 13 Apr 1918
Marriage license
Vernon Hall, 22 & Gertrude N. Shreve, 19, both of Marion. The groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. R.L. Hall and the bride is a daughter of David M. Shreve. They were married Sunday. Mr. Hall has been employed at Lansing, Mich. and plans to return there and enter the employ of the Oldsmobile Company. MDR Monday, 15 Apr & 16 Apr 1918
Richard W. Thompson of Evansville, Ind. died of pneumonia Saturday at the Central Hotel in Creal Springs. He was 41 and is survived by a wife and daughter who were with him at the time of his death. The body was taken to Shawneetown for interment in Westwood Cemetery. MDR 15 Apr 1918
James Goodge, 76, pioneer citizen of Saline County, died Friday at Brushy. He was the son of “Uncle Billy” Goodge. MDR 15 Apr 1918
Mrs. M. Quinn just received word of the marriage of her daughter, Miss Mabel Thorn to Layton Strope of Lansing, Mich. They will make Lansing their home. MDR Tuesday, 16 Apr 1918
James William McLean, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Mclean of Scottsboro, was born 1 Jul 1917 and died 16 Jul 1918. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 17 Apr 1918
Tobe Lawrence, who was the first man to move his family to the present city of Johnston City, passed away at his home last night from a three days/ illness with pneumonia, aged 74 years, 6 months and 24 days. He was born in Robinson, Tenn. 23 Sep 1843 and came to Franklin County with his parents when 8 years old. During the Civil War he enlisted in Company B 89th Illinois Volunteers and served four years. He moved to Johnston City in 1894 and during the entire life of the city has served at as justice of peace, city attorney or city clerk. He was twice married. By his first wife he was the father of eleven children. Some time following the death of his first wife he married the Widow Fowler who survives him. She was the mother of one child. Two children are dead and he is survived by eight sons, two daughters, 38 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Of the children, Ben lives in Johnston City, as does Mrs. Robert Frick. John and Perry live in West Frankfort and C.E. lives in the country. He was a member of the Grand Army and Odd Fellows and Rebekas. He was a member of the Congregational Church. Burial was in Boner Cemetery. MDR 17 Apr 1918
Marriage licenses
Clarence F. Goodwin, 26 & Fannie Williams, 17, both of Creal Springs The grandfather of the bride accompanied them and gave consent.
Moses Shahadey, 34 & Mary Shahadey, 32, both of Herrin MDR 17 Apr 1918
Dr. W.H. Eickleman, 30, of Logan, Ill., died at the Egyptian Hospital in Mount Vernon yesterday following an operation. Surviving is a wife and number of relatives and friends. Burial was at Thompsonville. MDR 17 Apr 1918
Mrs. Martha Lollus and daughters, Mrs. Stella Parsons and Edna Lollus, left Wednesday for Camp Taylor where they have been called by the serious illness of their son and brother, Elmer Lollus, who has pneumonia. MDR 17 Apr 1918
A daughter was born 15 April to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Stotlar of Tuscaloosa, Ala. HN 18 Apr 1918
Seborn Jackson Parker, 56, of DuQuoin, died of Bright’s Disease Thursday at the home of his sister, Mrs. George Houseman on West Hendrickson Street. He was the son of Joseph Parker a native of Tenn. and was born in Ill. in November 1862. He was a barber and is survived by a widow and one son living in Tamara, brothers & sisters: Mrs. Martha Houseman, Mrs. William Waller, J.B. Parker and Charles Parker. The funeral will be in DuQuoin. MDR Thursday, 18 Apr 1918
Margaret Caroline Cox, daughter of Prof. & Mrs. Z.A. Cox, died Thursday at the home, 700 North Court Street. She was born 7 Sep 1917 and her short life has been full of suffering. Besides the parents, she is survived by two sisters. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 18 Apr 1918
Leroy Ramsey, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Ramsey, died Thursday from congestion of the brain at the home near Spillertown. He was born 10 Mar1918. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 18 Apr 1918
Mrs. Emma Parrigan, 406 East Thorne Street, has just received word of the marriage of her niece, Miss Loraine Thomas, to E.O. Underhill of Needles, Calif. which occurred at Kingman, Ariz. The romance began when both were pupils in the grade school at Morehouse, Mo, where their families lived. Mr. Underhill went west and is now the proprietor of a bottling works in Needles. Miss Thomas came to Marion last September and has since made her home with her aunt. MDR 18 Apr 1918
The sheriff of Christian County wired Saturday that Alex Bucari had been arrested in Kincaid and they are holding him until officers from this county can go after him. He is charged with the murder of another Italian in Johnston City in 1912. MDR Friday, 19 Apr 1918
Marriage license
T.J. Mitchell, 24 & Frances Foster, 19, both of Sesser MDR 19 Apr 1918
Alonzo Boren is out on $20,000 bond furnished by his brothers, Eph & James Boren, Rolla Dawson, J.M. Griffin, Bob Tygett and Jim Smith. CH 19 Apr 1918
A boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Fred Walker and has been named James Vincent Walker. CH 19 Apr 1918
Thomas Edwards, 47, died of kidney trouble Thursday at his home in Energy. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 19 Apr 1918
Mrs. Louisa Lawrence, 62, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Winnie Chamness, 6 miles southwest of Carterville. Burial was in a cemetery near Johnston City. CH 19 Apr 1918
John Bennett Hoffman, 67, died Sunday at his home, 812 Tippett Street. CH 19 Apr 1918
Mrs. Alla Perkins, 41, died Monday at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. The funeral was held at Dewmaine and burial was in Mounds City Cemetery. CH 19 Apr 1918
Minnie Scott Arnold, 31, wife of Hezekiah Arnold, died of pneumonia Tuesday at her home on South Jackson Street. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 19 Apr 1918
Fred Williams and Cora Graves Of Johnston City were married Tuesday in Murphysboro. MDR Saturday, 20 Apr 1918
John Bernot of Clifford died of pneumonia Monday at the hospital in Carbondale. Burial was at Herrin. MDR 20 Apr 1918
The body of Mrs. Hattie Copeland arrived Saturday from Peoria and was taken to Cash Undertaking Parlor until Sunday when it was sent to Ozark for burial. MDR Monday, 22 Apr 1918
Elmer Lollus, 25, died Sunday of pneumonia at Camp Taylor. The body has been shipped back to Creal Springs for burial. MDR 22 Apr 1918
Dr. J.J. Graham, 77, died this morning at his home in Creal Springs. He had been sick over a week from a paralytic stroke which affected his brain. He had lived in this place the last 40 years, was oldest physician in Williamson County and was the owner of a pharmacy. He was a veteran of the Civil War, fighting on the Confederate side. One daughter is the wife of W.S. Brim and another arrived Sunday from South Dakota. MDR 22 Apr & CH 26 Apr 1918
Florence Moss, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Moss of 1101 West Chestnut Street and Gilbert Armstrong were married Sunday. The groom expects to leave 29 April for Camp Dix to enter the U.S. Army. MDR 22 Apr 1918
Ethel Deginac, formerly of Marion, but now of Chicago, and Mr. Cordsoy of Virginia Beach, Va., announced their engagement Friday at a luncheon given in Chicago at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mills. MDR 22 Apr 1918
Pauline Jane Crosson, wife of Mack Crosson, died of tuberculosis Tuesday at her home on North McLaren Street. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. S.S. Thompson and was born in Tennessee 8 Jan 1862. She married John A. Crosson 20 Dec 1879 and eleven children were born. Eight passed away in infancy. She is survived by her husband, three children, Mrs. Anderson Thompson, Miss Ruth Crosson and Gus Crosson all of Marion and a sister, Mrs. Belle Jones of Greenway, Ark. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove. MDR Tuesday, 23 Apr & 27 Apr 1918
Elmer Loless was born in Williamson County on 8 Jul 1889 and died Sunday. He was the son of the late Archie B. Loless. Survivors are his mother, Margaret Loless of 1776 West Main Street, one brother, Alness Loless now at Camp Green in the National Army, but unable to reach home for the funeral, one sister, Eva Loless at home, half-brother Cleve Loless living east of Creal Springs and a half sister Mrs. John Parsons, 415 South Madison Street. Burial will be in Drake Cemetery, four miles east of Creal Springs. MDR Tuesday, 23 Apr 1918
Leon Carmichael, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Carmichael, died of pneumonia at the family home at Crab Orchard Monday. He was born 25 Jan 1918. Burial was at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. MDR 23 Apr 1918
A 9 1/2-pound boy was born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ramsey of North Van Buren Street. MDR 23 Apr 1918
Word received from James Ronney Jr. who recently left Canada for Scotland is that he has not married but is now employed in a munitions plant and will remain in that country for some time. He was so severely wounded in October 1916, that he will not be able to return to the trenches. MDR Wednesday 24 Apr 1918
Ernest Boles, a jitney driver, and E.E. Allen Jr., were arrested Wednesday on charges preferred by Mrs. Ann Truszky, a Polish woman from West Frankfort. Boles is charged with attempted assault and Allen with robbery and attempted assault. MDR 24 Apr 1918
Ruel Bearden, son of Mr. & Mrs. Amos Bearden of West Cherry Street and Mable Deason, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Deason of North Bentley Street were married last Saturday in Benton. They returned home and intended to keep it a secret but were accused and finally confessed. MDR Thursday, 25 Apr 1918
Marriage license
Lee Overfield, 35 & Fay Price, 19, both of Marion MDR 25 Apr 1918
G.W. Ironside of Pleasant Plains, Ark. is visiting his daughters, Mrs. Tom Stover of West Frankfort and Mrs. John White of Pittsburg. He has been in Arkansas the past seven years. He was born in Jackson County but has lived in several communities. MDR 25 Apr 1918
A girl was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. C.O. Penninger, named Virginia Caroline. The mother will be better known as Miss Pearl Crain. MDR 25 Apr 1918
Lena Belle Adams, wife of Ed Adams, died Thursday at her home, 305 South Holland Street. She was born in Tennessee 8 Aug 1875, daughter of J.C. Troutman of New Denison. She married Ed Adams 16 Aug 1900 and four children were born, all of whom survive with the husband. They are a son aged 16 and three daughters aged 9, 11, and 14. MDR 25 Apr 1918
Card of Thanks — For kindness in death of Pete Belossi. The family. HN 25 Apr 1918
I will no longer be responsible for any debts made or contracted by my wife who has left my bed and board. Tony Frank. HN 25 Apr 1918
Dorothy/Dorthea Woods, 3 years/2 years and 7 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Luther Woods of Crainville, died Friday of pneumonia and brain fever. She is survived by her parents and a small brother, John. Burial was in Hinchcliff Cemetery. CH 26 Apr MDR 24 Apr 1918
Turner Collier, colored, son of Mr. & Mrs. R.J. Collier of West Copeland Street, died of pneumonia Thursday, aged 24 years, 8 months and 24 days. Burial will be at Rosehill. MDR 26 Apr 1918
A son was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. William Shadowens, living three miles northeast of Marion. MDR 26 Apr 1918
Marriage license
Paul Kirk, 19 & Lena Bogetta, 21, both of Herrin, Mrs. Kirk gave consent. MDR Saturday, 27 Apr 1918
Alex Bucari was cleared of the murder of another Italian named Palozoli In a yard in Johnston City in 1912. MDR Saturday, 27 Apr 1918
Carlo Rotolo, son of Mr. & Mrs. Dominico Rotolo died Friday with bronchial pneumonia, aged seven months and seven days. There are two other children left to comfort the bereaved parents. Burial was in Rosehill. MDR 27 Apr 1918
Rolla Cline and Charlotte Tyler both of Pittsburg, were refused a marriage license in Williamson on 20 April on account of the youth of the bride. Both are under legal age and the bride underage with the consent of parents. The young man gave his age as 20 years on 17 May 1917 and the girl as 16 on 8 Jul 1917. He was accompanied by an aunt, Lois Cline, who was appointed his guardian and gave her consent. After the application had been filled out, Mr. Tyler refused to swear the girl was 16 and stated she was but 15. The license was then refused. The party then went to Paducah where they were again refused. They then went to Johnson County where they were married. MDR 27 Apr 1918
A month-old baby girl of Mr. & Mrs. W.C. Angell of northeast of Marion died Friday of intestinal digestion. Burial was at Union Grove. MDR 27 Apr 1918
Emmett Jackson of Herrin died Saturday night at Emma Jones Hospital. He was employed as a helper in the construction of a building and fell fourteen feet while carrying mortar up a ladder. His skull was fractured and he was brought here where an operation was performed. MDR Monday, 29 Apr 1918
Mrs. Hattie Wemmer died Sunday at her home near the West Virginia mine, aged 39 years, 10 months and 11 days. She was born in Union County 17 Jun 1878, the daughter of John Reynolds. She has four brothers and three sisters, all living in this vicinity except James who lives in Arkansas, Margaret Coleman of Union County and Mary Howell of Elgin. MDR 29 Apr 1918
The body of Mrs. J.L. Russell, formerly Miss Annie Wiley, will be brought here from Mt. Vernon and taken to Cash Undertaking Parlors where the funeral will be held. She had been sick over a year with stomach trouble. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, daughter, and sister, Mrs. Pattie E. Meads and brother, C.E. Wiley. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery. Elsewhere, it says the funeral was held at Mt. Vernon. MDR 29 & 30 Apr 1918
Death has claimed five family members of James Collier, colored, living at 407 West Copeland within the past three days. A son, Turner, 24, died last Thursday of pneumonia. Several other family members were stricken at the same time. Eumer, a girl 3 years old, died Saturday afternoon. The mother, Della Collier, 42, while stricken with the disease, gave birth to a child which died soon after birth and the illness of the mother together with the shock caused by the deaths of her children, brought about her death Saturday afternoon. These three were buried in Rosehill Cemetery. Monday morning, another daughter, Myrtle, 19, who had been employed as a domestic, died from pneumonia. The father, James Collier, and two sons are all of the family that survives. One of the boys, aged 11 years, had also been sick but is expected to recover. MDR 29 Apr 1918
Carterville notes The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Bulliner died Friday. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
Will Liddell, father of Bob Liddell of this city, died Thursday at Mattoon, III. and was brought to Carterville for burial.
June Caplinger, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Guy Caplinger, died of whooping cough and pneumonia Friday at the home on McNeill Street, aged 9 months and 27 days. Surviving are the parents, a brother, Snead, and sister, Elizabeth. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 30 Apr & CH 3 May 1918
James Ralph Jordan died Tuesday from leakage of the heart at the home of Mrs. G.W./Dick Smothers, 212 East Goodall, aged 23 years, 6 months and 18 days. He was in the next call for the army. He was born 12 Oct 1894, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Jordan. He was left an orphan when a small boy and his only brother died at the age of 1 year and 9 months. He was reared by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Bluford Jordan. Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 30 Apr & 1 May 1918
May
W.W. Miller, son of C.B. Miller of Hamler, Ohio and Floy Welton, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.R. Welton and sister of Miss Edna Welton of Thorne Place, were married Saturday in St. Louis. Mr. Miller went to St. Louis to enlist in the Engineering Corps of the Army but found this department closed to men of draft age and telegraphed Miss Welton to meet him. MDR Wednesday, 1 May 1918
Mrs. Robert Jeter died Wednesday of pneumonia at her home in West Frankfort. She was formerly Miss Madeline Hurst of Mt. Carmel and married six years ago. Surviving are her husband, mother Mrs. Hunt of Mt. Carmel, two brothers and two half-brothers. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 1 May 1918
Vinnie Owen, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Owen of this city, and John Alexander, president of City National Bank of this city, were married Thursday. HN 2 May 1918
Wilbur J./Wilford John Carson died of pneumonia Friday at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. D.C./ D.H. Carson, 909 South 13th Street. Only a few days ago he returned from Kansas City, Mo where he had just been graduated from the Sweeney Automobile school and was taken sick almost as soon as he arrived home. He was 17 years and 6 days old. Burial was in the City Cemetery. HN 2 May & MDR 26 Apr 1918
D.H. Carson thinks that there is a fellow somewhere in Herrin that might partly qualify as an honest thief, if such a combination were possible. Mr. Carson lost his watch out about his barn some six weeks ago and last Friday morning found it lying on a pile of timbers in the barn in perfect condition. The watch had been laid there only a few hours before he came upon it, as the timbers had been placed there only a short time before. He thinks that the thief’s conscience got to bothering him and prompted the restoration. HN 2 May 1918.
George Campbell, 47, died at his home on South 18th Street Sunday evening of pneumonia fever. He is survived by a widow and four children, Katie & Vicki Campbell, Mrs. John Kee and Mrs. Henry Hall all of this city. Burial was in City Cemetery. HN 2 May 1918
Lena Buffetta, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Buffetta of 300 North 10th Street, and Paul Kirk of St. Louis were married Saturday at the Catholic Church. HN 2 May 1918
Mr. & Mrs. Ambrose Mercer of Paducah, Ky. and Mrs. Campbell Danks of Central City, Ky., were here this week to attend the funeral of the two latter’s brother, George Campbell. [as written] HN 2 May 1918
Dr. H.V. Ferrell Died Wednesday, aged 74 years, 1 month and 18 days. He was born 13 Mar 1844. He suffered a stroke in March. He is survived by his wife 8 children: Mrs. H.D. Mckinney of Champaign, Minnie, Mike and Caesar of Carterville, Hosea of Marion, Barney, a doctor of Bend, Oregon, Kate, a teacher at Carbondale and Dent who is with the aviation corps in France. He came to Carterville before there was much semblance of a village and grew up with the place. He frequently related his experiences of the early days when much of the land about here was swamp land and malaria claimed a big toll annually. He made his rounds among his many patients on horseback with his saddlebags and all his pockets filled with quinine, working among the afflicted day and night. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 1 May & CH 3 May 1918
The 15-day old boy of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Bollinger died Friday and was buried in Hill Crest Cemetery. CH 3 May 1918
William Liddell, 63, died Wednesday of last week at the Odd Fellows home in Mattoon. The funeral was held at the home of his son, Robert Liddell, and burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 3 May 1918
Mrs. Sarah Ann/Alice Tranbarger McNeill, 63, died at the family home. The funeral was Monday with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, George McNeill and five children: Guy, Fred, John, Flora and Merta of West Frankfort. Ernest died in infancy. She was born 7 May 1854 at Metropolis, Ill., daughter of William and Margaret Tranbarger. They moved to near Blairsville when she was a small child. She married George M. McNeill 9 Jun 1875. She is also survived by a brother, B.F. Tranbarger and a sister, Mrs. Susan Elliott of DeSoto. CH 3 May & 17 May 1918
Mrs. Hattie M. Craig, formerly of this city, and George Pfister of St. Louis were married there last week. The bride is a daughter of W.A. Howell. They will reside at 1714 Chestnut Street, St. Louis. CH 3 May 1918
Murphysboro The wife of James White who is warden at Southern Illinois Penitentiary at Menard, died Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Hospital. She had been sick six months and recently submitted to a serious operation. Mary Jane Jenkins was born 28 March 1875 to Thomas & Ann Jenkins in Murphysboro. After midsummer of 1892 she married James H. White. Survivors are her husband, a niece Edna White, sister Mrs. Kate Young of Marion, brothers H.H., Lewellen and Thomas Jenkins of Murphysboro and half-brother Alden Jenkins in the army at Camp Logan, Texas. Her mother died at the White home on West Walnut Street on 13 Oct 1913. Burial was in Tower Grove Cemetery. MDR Friday, 3 May 1918
Marriage licenses
Nelse Wilkey, 36 & Marie Grabble, 21, both of Galatia
Joseph Shadauskis, 29 & Mary Ketyrakus, 17, both of Johnston City
Guy Westbrook, 25, Creal Springs, & Bess Williams, 23, Murphysboro, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.G. Williams. MDR 3 May 1918
A boy was born Tuesday at Carbondale to Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Corder of Carterville, their fifth child and second son. MDR & CH 3 May 1918
One of the pneumonia victims in the family of P.J. Collier where five deaths occurred last week will recover. The fever of his 11-year-old son broke Thursday. The employees of the post office raised a purse of $16 for Mr. Collier and this, with $5.30 given by others, was taken to them by Dr. M.M. McDonald. MDR 3 May 1918
Flora Frey, 17, died Thursday of typhoid fever at the home of her father, H.L. Frey in Southern Township near Mouser’s store. She had attended Flat School in the neighborhood. A sister died only last year. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church near Mouser’s store with burial in the cemetery nearby. [Crab Orchard Cemetery] MDR 3 May 1918
Marriage license
Daniel Link, 22, Atwood, III. & Altha May White, 24, Atwood MDR Saturday, 4 May 1918
A note which was found in the alley back of the Williamson County jail on Friday afternoon, attached to a cord dropped from the cell of Cox and Burns, who were convicted of robbery in the Herrin city court this week, indicates that the writer wished to change locations. If Cox and Burns were the ones who sent the note it was without avail, for they were taken to the state penitentiary on Saturday morning. The note itself may have been put out as a joke, but the connection with the two prisoners is clearly traced as a cord made from strips torn from a bed blanket that had been thrown out of the window opposite their cell on the upper corridor. One end of the cord was tied to the cell bars while the note, weighted down by a piece of wire, was attached to the other end. The boys who found same reported it to Fred Landers, whose shop is nearby, and to Deputy Sheriff J.S. McRaven. Coroner McRaven and other officers made an investigation and found where the note had evidently been dropped from the cell, but they could not determine whether it was done in joke or earnest. The note read, “Tie on six saw blades and two files at any time after 7:30 p.m. and whistle and pull the rope three times. Them you put on last night was wood saws. Bring iron saws this time and chisels we could not use. We had no hammer.” William Cox and Tom Burns were the men in the cell where the cord was attached and they were taken to Chester on Saturday by Deputy Sheriffs Aud Swain and Adrian Smith. They were convicted of the robbery of the J.V. Walker & Sons store in Herrin. MDR 4 ay 1918
Gilbert Nelson and Blanche Cowles of Johnston City were married Wednesday in Murphysboro. MDR 4 May 1918
A new born babe of Mr. & Mrs. W.M. Malcom of East Main Street died Friday. Burial was in Cana Cemetery. MDR 4 May 1918
A ten-pound baby boy was born Friday at Emma Jones Hospital to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Dowell of South Spillman Street and has been named Lincoln Ruffin Dowell. MDR 4 May 1918
Pearl Wahlman, 18, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L.H. Wahlman of South Buchanan Street, and Arnold Stiritz, 20, son of Mr. & Mrs. A.C. Stiritz of Johnston City, were married Sunday. The groom is a brother to Mrs. Elva R. Jones of Marion and Lieut. Theodore A. Stiritz of Camp Grant. MDR Monday, 6 & 7 May 1918
Bess Dunaway, 24, third daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Dunaway of South Market Street, and Capt. Walter J. Ferguson, 25, were married Sunday. The groom is the second son of Mr. & Mrs. C.J. Ferguson now of Christopher. The couple left for Little Rock where the groom is stationed. MDR 6 & 7 May 1918
John Wesley Brookhouse, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Brookhouse, died of pneumonia Sunday, aged 6 years, 11 months and 26 days. Surviving are the parents and five brothers and sisters: Myrtle Shillings, Pauline, Bertie, Josephine and Willie Brookhouse. Burial was in Cana Cemetery. MDR 6 May 1918
Florence Poole, daughter of Thomas Poole of South Mechanic Street, and Edwin Flannigan of Peoria, were married 29 Apr in Peoria. Ella Poole, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and Frank Flannigan, brother of the groom, was best man. The groom left the morning following the wedding for Camp Dodge, Iowa to begin training. MDR 6 May 1918
Wyatt Ferrell, 90, died Sunday at his home near Absher. He had been sick only three days with the grip. He is survived by his aged widow and two children: Mrs. Ethel Hudgens and Claud Ferrell. He was an uncle of Dr. H.V. Ferrell of Carterville who died last week. He was a veteran of the Civil War. Burial was in Ferrell cemetery. MDR 6 May 1918
Eugene Chamness died Sunday of pneumonia at his home near Marion, aged 32 years, 5 months and 2 days. He was the son of Elija and Ann Spiller Chamness. His father was killed 16 years ago when he was struck by a street car and was the first person killed in Marion by the electric cars. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Ann Chamness, brothers & sisters: Clarence of Marion, Herman, Charles & Ina at of Route 6, Marion. Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 6 May 1918
To Bertha Edwards [nee Darnell] — on 6 May 1918 a petition was filed by 0.0. McClusky and Ethel McClusky in the County court of Williamson County for the adoption of a child named Christiana Darnell. MDR 6 May 1918
Divorces were granted Tuesday to John Sposta from Nellie Sposta and also Ethel Seabaugh from Francis Seabaugh. MDR Tuesday, 7 May 1918
A marriage license was issued Monday at Murphysboro to Marney S. Heawood, 26, of Marion and Hazel Hayter, 21, of Cobden. MDR 7 May 1918
Amy Fryer, wife of E.E. Fryer, died Monday at the home, 1213 Glendale Street. She had been sick since last Thursday with liver trouble. She was born in England on 18 Jun 1853, daughter of Luke Wood White. She married in England and came to America 12 years ago and had lived in Marion the past five- and one-half years ago. Survivors are her husband, children: Mrs. Hester Diffie of Spillertown, Mrs. Emily Shotten of Marion and Hattie Fryer of Marion, sisters & brothers: Mrs. Jane Kittick of Kentucky, Edmond Wood White of England, Joe White of Australia and Fred White of England. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 7 May 1918
Marriage licenses
Anthony Zasada, 21 & Bridget Oluf, 17, both of Spillertown MDR 7 May 1918
DuQuoin — While playing with several older boys Sunday night near the large reservoir of the Saline Electric Company here, Josh Sampson, 9, fell in backward and was drowned. MDR 7 May 1918
George Washington Hefflin died Wednesday of neuralgia and rheumatism at his home, 417 East Main. He was born 11 Dec 1870, son of James Hefflin. He was unmarried and survived by brothers & sisters: Grover Hefflin, Mrs. Lula Robertson, Mrs. Maud Fuller and Mrs. Sallie Owens, all of Marion. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 8 May 1918
Leroy Ray & Mary Stanley, both of Herrin, were married Monday at Murphysboro. The young man is a cook in the army. MDR 8 May 1918
Harrisburg — Mary Hirabsack, 10-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Andy Hirabsack of Ledford, was killed in an automobile wreck Sunday night. Her father was badly hurt, her mother bruised and three other children are injured: Helen, 8, Lizzie, 6 and Andy Jr. ,13 months. The most serious injured is Lon Reynolds, driver of the Dodge and which car was responsible for the accident. MDR 8 May 1918
Susan Frances Sherertz, relict of the late Hal Sherertz, died Tuesday at her home, 803 East Main Street. She suffered a broken hip five months ago and was never able to recover. Her husband died 4 years ago and for the past 5 years she has made her home with Mr. & Mrs. James Davis. She was born 8 Dec 1843 in Tennessee, daughter of Jacob and Sallie Lee Binkley and came to Illinois when 12 years old. She married 30 years ago. They had no children, but she reared several stepchildren as her own, besides a brother and sister. Those surviving are: Lee Sherertz of Carbondale, Mrs. John Lentz of Carbondale, Luther & Harry Sherertz of Herrin, Mrs. Harry Tudor of Marion, Mrs. James Davis and Edd Kelley of Marion. Walter Sherertz died two months ago. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 8 May 1918
Mrs. Lucy Shear, sister of Mrs. A. Thornton, was adjudged insane Wednesday and ordered to the State Hospital at Anna for treatment. She is 45 years old and suffering from a religious delusion. She lived in this county most of her life, but moved to Arkansas and moved back here a month ago. MDR 8 May 1918
Will M. Prentice vs Hattie B. Prentice, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 8 May 1918
Private Roy Ray, home on furlough from Camp Pike, Ark., slipped off to Murphysboro and was married to Mary Stanley. The groom left shortly after the wedding for Camp Pike. HN 9 May 1918
Adele Barbaglia, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Barbaglia, died Sunday of pneumonia, aged 12 years, 4 months and 8 days. The funeral was held at the Catholic Church with burial in St. Louis beside the grave of her little brother who was buried there a few years ago. Her oldest sister, Helen, is still confined to bed but improving. HN 9 May 1918
Gladys Mae Newbold, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Newbold, died Wednesday of tubercular meningitis at the family home in Scottsboro, aged 2 years and 5 months. Survivors are two brothers and one sister. Burial was at Reynolds near Ozark. MDR Thursday, 9 May 1918
A warrant was sworn out by Ezra Chamness, a jitney driver from Carterville, asking the arrest of Otis Clark of Weaver on charge of shooting in attempt to kill. Clark is a bookkeeper and telegrapher and his past record is good. Mrs. Clark had been away and arrived in Carterville on the Wednesday evening train and employed Chamness to take her home. On reaching Weaver, Clark is said to have met his wife at the gate and to have seized her by the hair. She told him to stop and pay the driver, but instead Clark pulled a revolver and started shooting. MDR 9 May 1918
Thomas P. Morgan, 65, died of pneumonia Wednesday at his home on North Fair Street. Survivors are two children: Claude and Millie living at home, brothers: Bud Morgan of Marion and Will Morgan living in the west. Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery. MDR 9 May 1918
Marriage license
Claude Smith, 30 & Pearl Craig, 21, both of Carterville MDR 9 May 1918
Mrs. Tranquil Greer was granted a divorce Wednesday from A.N. Greer. She stated they married 1 Jan 1897, he deserted her 1 Jan 1910 and his whereabouts are unknown. MDR 9 May 1918
West Frankfort — Wilford Sneed was killed instantly when struck by a falling tree that he and I.L. Shaw were sawing down on the Shaw farm near Orient. This is the second death from this cause in Franklin County this spring. A young man named McClintock was killed in a similar accident east of Frankfort Heights a few weeks ago. Sneed is survived by a wife and eight children. The body was shipped to his former home near Macedonia for burial. MDR 10 May 1918
A girl was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. James Swain of South Buchanan Street, their third child. MDR 10 May 1918
Christina Collier of Carterville and Frederick Mercer were married 6 May in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The groom came to Carterville a few months ago from Poplar Bluff, Mo. CH 10 May 1918
Dr. H.V. Ferrell was born 13 Mar 1844 near what is now Creal Springs, one of seven children and the second son of George and Laura Waller Ferrell. His father died 22 Apr 1856 and his mother died 22 Sep 1905. The other children are Leander & Levi of near Creal Springs, James who lived in Texas and died 24 Sep 1884, Amanda Thompson of Russell, Ark., Calla Caplinger of Wichita, Kansas and Georgia Ann Ferrell who died 26 Jan 1901. He served in the Civil War and participated in the campaigns in and about Vicksburg, Murfreesboro and Gettysburg and was with Grant at the fall of Richmond. He was wounded in the head at the battle of Stone River. He married Mildred C. Davis, daughter of General John T. and Nancy Davis on 2 Jan 1870. One of his children Is Norah, wife of Prof. Henry T. McKinney of Champaign. [See earlier article for rest of children.] His grandfather, William Ferrell, moved from Raleigh, N.C. to Smith County, Tenn. in 1811 and then came to Illinois and settled near what is now Old Sarahsville in 1839. Before the arrival of his grandfather, two of Dr. Ferrell’s uncles, William and Hezakiah Ferrell came to this section and organized the first Baptist church in 1835. CH 10 May 1918
Wyatt Ferrell, 90-year-old uncle of Dr. H.V. Ferrell who died last week, died Sunday afternoon at his home near Absher. He is survived by his widow and two children: Mrs. Ethel Hudgens and Claude Ferrell. Burial was in Ferrell Cemetery. CH 10 May 1918
Everett Lindsey died Tuesday of tuberculosis at the home of his sister, Mrs. O.L. Callahan on East Illinois Avenue, aged 18 years, 7 months and 3 days. Surviving are his father, 2 brothers & 2 sisters. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 10 May & MDR 8 May 1918
William Arthur Doolittle, formerly from Streator but more recently from West Frankfort, died Friday at the Anna Hospital. He was a carpenter at the Orient mine and was injured 18 months ago when struck by a swinging timber. He was treated at home and a year ago was taken to the hospital at Anna. He was a little more than 50 years old and is survived by a widow and three small children, the latter now being at the Methodist Home at Creal Springs. The body will be taken to the Frick & Hudgens parlors. Burial was in Maplewood. MDR Saturday, 11 May & 13 May 1918
Walter Norman died Friday. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 11 May 1918
Divorces granted this week were Lizzie Carney from J.E. Carney, Ella Fields from Willie Fields and Alice Jennings from George J. Jennings. MDR 11 May 1918
A boy was born Friday to Yeoman & Mrs. Jack Goddard at the home of Mr. & Mrs. A.B. Alsbrook of West Main Street. Mrs. Goddard was formerly Miss Sara Jo Alsbrook and during her husband’s service in the navy is residing with her parents. MDR 11 May 1918
Pearl B. Wilder died 8 May at the hospital in Danville where she was taking treatment for kidney trouble. She was born 6 Jun 1894 near Cypress, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Martin Bean who conduct a hotel at Cypress. She married John B. Wilder about four years ago who survives with a daughter, Mary Ellen Wilder. Two sisters and one brother also survive: Mrs. Harry Sturman of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. C.T. Bradley of Conway, Colo. and Earl Bean of Cypress. The family lived in Marion and removed to Cypress about one year ago. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery. MDR 11 May 1918
Marriage license
James Powell, 35 & Lizzie Rogers, 31?, both of Johnston City. MDR 11 May 1918
Mae Gallagher, 46, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Gallagher and J.S. Campbell, 44, son of Frank Campbell living south of Marion, were married Sunday. MDR Monday, 13 May 1918
Father Senese of Herrin was in Marion Friday where he filed a complaint against Justin Elcits of Herrin for disturbing the members of the Catholic Church while they were at worship. He was placed in the county jail to await trial in August. MDR 13 May 1918
V. Torrella and Joe Torrella, brothers, are in the county jail awaiting trial by the United States Department of Justice for making disloyal remarks about the government and the work of the Red Cross. They were arrested at Big Muddy. MDR 13 May 1918
A girl was born Friday at Emma Jones Hospital to Mr. & Mrs. Willis of Weaver. MDR 13 May 1918
Mrs. Walter Kelley, who lives over Hearn’s store, is in very serious condition, having given birth to an infant which only lived a short time. MDR 13 May 1918
Katherine Lee Kelley, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H.P. Kelley, died at the family home, 901 Public Square, shortly after birth Sunday night. This was their first child. They came here 17 Jul 1917 from Kentucky. It was intended to send the body to Paducah, Ky. for burial, but it was impossible on account of the high water. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 13 May 1918
The body of Ed Paitson who died in Hot Springs, Ark. arrived in Marion Sunday. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 13 May 1918
Nellie Rodd, wife of Sam Rodd, died of tuberculosis Sunday at home in Scottsboro, aged 29 years, 9 months and 10 days. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 13 May 1918
Marriage licenses
Curtis Davenport, 19, Creal Springs & Blanche Beasley, 19, Stonefort
Arthur Stanley, 32 & Nola Frizzell, 35, both of DeSoto
G.R. Turner, 52, Eldorado & Laura Swan, 49, Pittsburg MDR Tuesday, 14 May 1918
Murphysboro — Tom Burton, 11 & George Burton, 8, sons of T.J. Burton were drowned Sunday in Stone Quarry Creek, three and a half miles southwest of Murphysboro. An unruly horse to a buggy in which they were riding with a brother, ED, 15, became frightened and leaped with the buggy into the stream, swollen beyond its banks following the heavy downpour. Ed escaped while the others were carried to their death in the angry and sweeping waters of the gushing stream. The bodies have not been recovered and it is feared they have been carried to the Big Muddy backwaters. The boys were returning from delivering milk in Murphysboro. MDR 14 May 1918
Richard Gray pled guilty Tuesday to the manslaughter of William Pinkney in a fight on Donley Row. The fight took place 2 November and Pinkney died 28 Dec at the hospital in Carbondale. MDR 14 May 1918
Mrs. Ira Carmichael of Carterville received a letter from her son, Elmer, who is in France, stating he had been wounded in action, but was improving. MDR 14 May 1918
Dennis F. Murphy & Tressa Garraghan, both of Stonefort, were married Friday at Murphysboro. They were accompanied by the bride’s mother, Mrs. Belle Adams of Hurst. MDR 14 May 1918
Mrs. C.E. Kilgore of West Frankfort died Monday of pneumonia. Survivors are her husband and three children. Burial will be at Rosiclair. MDR 14 May 1918
Pope County News Mrs. Thos. Sellers was laid to rest in Zion Cemetery Monday. Death occurred Sunday due to a stroke of paralysis which occurred some time ago.
A large crowd gathered at H.J. Rose’s Friday, 3 May, in honor of his 80th birthday. MDR 14 May 1918
A triple marriage occurred Saturday in the County Clerk’s office, Rev. C.L. Peterson, pastor of the First M.E. Church officiating. Roscoe Johns, 24 & Rubie Easton, 22 of Marion, Seth Harris, 26, & Leona Cameron, 18, of Carterville and Frank Holms, 22, & Mary Cruse, 18 of Wolf Lake being the couples. One of the bridegrooms was a cousin of the minister. T.F. Jones of McLeansboro, here to marry Dora Rawlings of this city, walked into the clerk’s office just in time to be a witness at the triple marriage license. MDR 14 May 1918
Graduating classes for the eighth-grade pupils of Williamson County schools will be held for the separate schools over the county. On 8 June all graduates will assemble at the First Methodist Church to hear an address by William Macurdy. At the conclusion of the program, a group picture will be made of the entire class which will number about 550 pupils. MDR Wednesday, 15 May 1918
Harrison Bridgewater died Wednesday of pneumonia at the home, corner of Bentley and College Streets. He came with his family from Brockport and has been employed at the Brick Plant. A daughter, 17, is critically ill with pneumonia. Burial will be at Brookport. MDR 15 May 1918
Buster Jones, Colp Negro, shot and fatally wounded Albert Eaton, 24, of Carterville, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Eaton yesterday. The quarrel started in the Cross Roads Saloon at Colp. He also wounded Dutch Callahan in the foot. Eaton is 24 and unmarried and was in the draft and listed to go to camp at the end of this month. Eaton died Saturday. HN 16 May & MDR 15 & 17 May 1918
Sheriff V.O. Chandler of Crittenden County, KY. arrived in Marion Tuesday after a long detour on account of floods. He took U.R. Travis back to Marion, KY. to face trial on a charge of seduction. MDR 15 May 1918
Carterville Notes Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Lindsey and two children have returned to their home in Murphysboro after attending the funeral of his brother, Everett Lindsey.
Mr. & Mrs. Claud Lindsey have returned to their home in Murphysboro after a few days’ visit with his sister, Mrs. Maud Callihan.
A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Grover Hoover. MDR 15 May 1918
John Allen, 42, of Carrier Mills, son of Willis Allen, was a victim of high waters Sunday and drowned in the county ditch about three and a half miles south of Carrier Mills. Three or four horses on the farm of L.M. Dickerson were surrounded by rapidly rising waters. Elmer Evans, manager of the farm, was anxious to get the horses across the ditch and onto dry land. He offered John Allen and Isiah Taborn $5 each if they would bring the horses over. The men thought they could wade the stream, but after getting out into the water found it was deeper than they surmised. MDR 15 May 1918
Sarah Elizabeth Shreve, widow of Robert M. Shreve, died 12 May 1918, aged 75 years, 11 months and 9 days. Her maiden name was Sarah Elizabeth Norman. She married Henry L. Coons in 1858. When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted, contracted disease and died in 1862. Three children were born, two of whom died in infancy and a daughter died in her seventeenth year. She married second Robert M. Shreve in 1863. He died 15 Dec 1906. Five children were born, four survive: Mrs. Belle Dunsford of Absher, Mrs. Bertie Swanner of Ratliff, Ark, D.M. Shreve of Marion and S.G. Shreve of Absher. Their first child, James, died in infancy. A sister, Mrs. Matilda Mosley, survives. Burial was in the cemetery near Absher. MDR 15 May 1918
Hobart Adams was found not guilty of statutory rape Wednesday. Also, the trial of Martha and George Warren on a charge of bigamy was begun. Both parties had been divorced and were married inside the time limit set by law. MDR 15 May 1918
Leona Robinson, wife of Joe Robbinson, died Wednesday at the family home in Marion, aged 51 years, 11 months and 9 days. She had been ill the past four months with stomach trouble. She was born in Williamson County 6 Jun 1866, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Dudley Smith. She married Joe Robinson and to this union three sons were born: Oakley, Joe and Argle at home. Two children preceded her in death. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by brothers & sisters: J.D. Smith of Marion, D.D. Smith of Marion, Zach Smith of Benton, Mrs. W.T. Carter of Murry, Ky., Mrs. Mary Oglesby of Marion R.F.D and Mrs. Maud Boles of Johnston City. Burial was in fountain Cemetery. MDR 15 May 1918
James Bailie, 21, son of Mr. & Mrs. James M. Bailie of this city and Nona Stroud, 18, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John M. Stroud of this city, were married 12 April. The bride’s sister & husband, Editor & Mrs. D.C. Grear of the Herrin Journal, were witnesses but sealed their lips until the news leaked out late last week in the Marion Republican. The groom is a brother of Mrs. D.C. Greer who was a witness. He is in the Navy. MDR 10 May & HN 16 May 1918
William Peterson died Friday at the hospital in Carbondale from injuries at Dale mine early last week. HN 16 May 1918
The trial of Charles “Darby” Parks for the killing of Sam Holman at a joint west of the cemeteries 18 Sep 1917, began in circuit court Thursday. The killing occurred late at night after a quarrel between the two men. Matt Lawrence was the only witness and he left when the shooting started. MDR Thursday 16 May 1918
The trial of Martha and George Warren on a charge of bigamy ended suddenly Wednesday when Judge Pope decided the offense was not bigamy. The couple had both been divorced in Illinois and were married in Kentucky before the legal time had elapsed. This is a violation of Illinois law, but not the neighboring state. MDR 16 May 1918
Thomas R. Reese died 16 May. He was born 31 May 1833, son of Addison Reese, a Tennessean who came to Illinois when the state was still young and settled in Williamson County, later laying out the town of Marion. Thomas married Lucina Pulley and eight children were born. Survivors are his wife, now in her 83rd year, children: MRS. M.J. Perry of Marion, William Reese of Carbondale, Jackson Reese of Harrisburg, James Reese who lives at home, T.R. Reese Jr. of Marion, Henry Reese of Marion, Mrs. Fannie Taylor of Marion and Mrs. Alice Perry of Hudgens, also a brother William Reese of Route 4 Marion. All eight children and eight grandchildren were at the bedside when the time came. Burial in Shiloh Cemetery. MDR 16 & 17 May 1918
Marriage licenses
James Hadley, 38, Tacoma, Wash. & Bertha Sauers, 30, Marion
Jesse Bergani, 21 & Delfina Bergani, 20, both of West Frankfort. The latter couple claim no relationship, altho bearing the same last name. MDR 16 May 1918
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Pirrello arrived in Marion Wednesday to visit friends and relatives in Marion. Joe was one of the early volunteers from Marion and has been stationed at Fort Hancock, N.J. His wife is a New York girl and this is her first trip west. MDR 16 May 1918
Zelma Weisgerber vs William Weisgerber, bill for divorce, custody of children and alimony. CH 17 May 1918
Albert D. Heyde of Marion who was with a company of infantry in France, died 8 May from injuries received in action according to information received by his mother, Mrs. Jennie B. Heyde. He is the first man from Marion to fall in the great conflict and the first soldier from this county to lose his life while serving under the stars and stripes. Mrs. Heyde was in Carrolton, Mo. when the telegram arrived, having been called there by the serious illness of her father, W.G. Wagoner. He was born 27 years ago in Marion, the son of Mr. & Mrs. George C. Heyde. Before entering the army a year and a half ago, he had been engaged in railroad construction work at Gary, Ind, He made two trips across the ocean before the United States entered into the war, one trip with a cargo of mules bound for Liverpool when they were compelled to turn back after entering the war zone and had to make a second trip before they could reach their destination. Besides his mother, Mrs. Jennie Heyde, he is survived by a sister, Georgia and brother, Phillip, who is in Camp Dix, N.J., his wife, the former Venolaq Havenport, and five-year-old son live in St. Louis. MDR 13 May & CH 17 May 1918
Roy Goza vs Rose Goza, bill for divorce. CH 17 May 1918
Elizabeth Lauder, aged 5 years, 10 months and 14 days, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Lauder of this city, died 10 May of pneumonia and whooping cough. She was one of 9 children and a twin to Alexander who preceded her in death. She is survived by her parents and brothers & sisters: Don, James, Neva, Helen, Ruth, June, Lena and Minnie. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 17 May 1918
Paul Tygett, 20-year-old son of Mrs. George [Luella] Tygett, 208 South 19th, died Thursday of tuberculosis. Soon after graduating, he went to Springfield with his sister, Laura Tygett, who is employed at the capitol, and took a clerical position with a large factory. His health gradually failed him and he returned home a few months ago and had been reporting for the Herrin Journal until he finally broke down. The funeral was not held until Sunday, awaiting the coming of his brother, Herbert, who had left a few days before for Ft. Thomas, Ky., but word did not reach him until too late to get here for the funeral. Another brother, Ernest, lives at home. He is a nephew of Mrs. A.L. Russell and Harvey G. North of Carterville. Burial was in City Cemetery. CH 17 May, MDR 17 May & HN 23 May 1918
Charles Parks was acquitted of murder. MDR Friday, 17 May 1918
Johnston City — Harry Braruzi, 32, was killed instantly by a fall of slate this morning in the Ernest Coal Mine. He leaves a wife, but no children. Burial will be in the new city cemetery. MDR 17 May 1918
Marriage license
Richard Hubbard, 20 & Edith Harris, 16, both of Johnston City They were accompanied by their parents who gave consent. MDR 17 May 1918
Pope County News The stork left a baby girl with Mr. & Mrs. Walter McCormick and also one with Mr. & Mrs. George Ryan. MDR Saturday, 18 May 1918
Goreville — Earl William McCormick, son of William & Pearl McCormick, died 9 May at Benton, Ill., aged 5 years, 2 months and 12 days. He was the oldest child in the family. He leaves his parents, one brother and one sister. Burial was in McKinney Chapel Cemetery. MDR 18 May 1918
Clyde Sneed, a colored boy, pled guilty Saturday to a charge of forgery and was sentenced to the Pontiac Reformatory. MDR 18 May 1918
A ten-pound boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Shas. [as written] Simmons. MDR 18 May 1918
Three members of one family are to be tried for insanity. They are George A. Dunn, Marion A. Dunn and John Dunn, aged from 43 to 48 years and living four miles southwest of Marion. The men are imbeciles and have been cared for by their mother who is now unable to care for them any longer. MDR Monday, 20 May 1918
Another murder is charged to the resort operated by Dick Adams at Halfway, when Albert Clark Calvert, 508 East Jackson, died Sunday morning at Emma Jones Hospital from gunshot wounds he received Saturday at the hands of Lloyd Bradley, son of John Bradley. Bradley comes from Carrier Mills and is a son-in-law of W.E. Kelley. Clark was born 8 Feb 1856 in Williamson County, son of N.B. Calvert of Pope County and was married to Martha J. LE [as written] on 4 Sep 1879. Born were the following children: Dora, Harry, Fred and Clyde, all living in Marion. Two brothers and one sister also survive: Charles Calvert & Ed Calvert of Birdsville, Ky. and Mrs. James Jackson. Burial was in Whorley Cemetery. [A lengthy article describing the event and a deathbed statement by Calvert.] MDR 18 & 20 May 1918
Johnston City — Sydney Howell Cull, son of Mr. & Mrs. David Cull, drowned at 7:30 Monday evening, 18 May, in the deep mine pond at the New Mine No. 2, two- and one-half miles northwest of Johnston City. In company with two Mallaburn boys, he went to the pond while his parents were downtown. The body was recovered at 9 o’clock in eight or 10 feet of water. He was one of seven children. Burial was in the city cemetery. MDR 20 May 1918
The bodies of Tom and George Burton of Murphysboro who drowned 12 May have not been recovered. Numerous charges of dynamite were exploded near the spot where the bodies were last seen, but without any results. MDR 20 May 1918
Marriages
Roscoe Williams, 22, of West Frankfort and Cora Hartwell, 18, of Johnston City were married Saturday.
Ray McInturff, 19 and Elsie Hendrickson, 22, daughter of P.B. Hendrickson, were married Sunday. MDR 20 May 1918
The three Dunn brothers were declared insane and sent to Anna. MDR Tuesday, 21 May 1918
Marriage licenses
Robert Smothers, 28 & Erna Fitzgeralds, 28, both of Marion
Elmore Drury, 49 & Mrs. Arista Murphy, 47, both of Creal Springs MDR 21 May 1918
Uncle Henry Fuller called at the Republican office Tuesday with the information that his old peach tree, which he planted in the year of his marriage, 1869, had died this spring after putting forth blooms. Barring the years when caught by late frosts, the tree has produced crops nearly every year. Uncle Henry is now in his 80th year and enjoys life on his farm near Pittsburg. MDR 21 May 1918
The body of Tom Burton, 12-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burton, came to the surface in the Big Muddy backwater in Stone Quarry Creek Tuesday. MDR Wednesday, 22 May 1918
Grover Tollowell and Elsie Hobbs of Colp were married Wednesday. MDR 22 May 1918
Walerja Mazurck, three months old child of Mr. & Mrs. Tony Mazurck of Spillertown, died Tuesday after a sickness of six weeks. This was their only child. The funeral was at the Catholic Church at Spillertown. MDR 22 May 1918
Sam Hart, 27, was shot and killed Sunday at Weaver by Harry Hamilton. Hart had terrorized Weaver all day by lying on the floor of his home and shooting up through the ceiling. He then went to a “pig” and stuck a 45 in the abdomen of “Paduke,” one of the operators of the place, but the gun misfired. He turned and made at Hamilton with the gun and was shot three times. He was taken to the hospital in West Frankfort where he died Monday evening. Hamilton was exonerated. Hart leaves a wife. He is married to Hamilton’s wife’s youngest daughter. Hamilton was exonerated. MDR Monday, 20 May, 21 May & HN 23 May 1918
Frank Duleitis, 3, was fatally wounded Tuesday by his brother, Barney, 6, while the children were playing at the home in Rendville. The mother, Aggie Duleitis, said Barney picked up a shotgun from the pantry and pointed it at his brother in play. The shot perforated his intestines and he died at 8 o’clock. MDR Thursday, 23 May 1918
Sam Susman, of the Susman Ready to Wear store was called to St. Louis Tuesday by a message announcing he was a papa. Mrs. Susman had been spending the last several weeks with her parents awaiting the stork. It’s a boy. HN 23 May 1918
Albert Eaton, who was shot Wednesday by “Buster” Jones, the shot penetrating his intestines, died Saturday morning at Marion Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. William Eaton, brothers and sisters: Alfred, Edna May, Madge, Mrs. John (Ida) Lewis and Mrs. John (Julia) Stokes, the latter living in Buff Springs. He fully realized he had not long to live and his last words were a message to Charles Samuels, his close friend now in the service of the American army. He said, “Mother, write Charley and tell him goodbye for me. Tell him I will never see him any more in this world, to be good, that I am all right to leave.” Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 24 May & MDR 24 May 1918
Mrs. Susan Wright, 58, living six miles west, died Friday. She was born in the East and lived for some time in New York City. She is survived by her husband, BUD, and sisters. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 24 May & MDR 24 May 1918
Jean and Jesse Rye of this city were admitted to the Odd Fellows Orphans Home Friday at Lincoln, Ill. CH 24 May 1918
Sickness and despondency caused by deep grief over the illness and death of her little daughter some weeks ago, led Emma Huff, wife of Dr. J.P. Huff of Carterville, to take her own life Sunday morning by hanging herself to the foot of a bed with a towel. When the doctor arose at 7 Sunday morning to make a call, he noticed she wasn’t in bed, but considered it not uncommon. When he returned, he found her in the spare bedroom. A picture of the little child was in her lap. He said she made frequent trips to the cemetery where she spent hours at a time over the grave of the little one. Burial was in the city cemetery. MDR 20 May & CH 24 May 1918
Tracey Sterns died Friday following an operation for appendicitis which was performed too late to save her life. She was born 1 Sep 1901 in Germany and is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester Sterns of Crenshaw Crossing. Burial will be in Herrin Cemetery. MDR Friday, 24 May 1918
Marriage license
Sam Tolarica, 27 & Cora Baker, 23, both of Marion MDR 24 May 1918
The body of Mrs. Etta Cash, 38, who died in Anna 23 May following a long illness with cancer, was taken to the home of her brother, Sam Bridenstein on West Walnut Street. She formerly lived in Marion. Burial was in Rosehill. MDR 24 May 1918
The body of George Burton was recovered Wednesday and buried the same day beside his brother, Tom, which was recovered the day before not 100 yards from where the second boy was found. MDR 24 May 1918
Thomas Todd, 21, an epileptic, who escaped the Anna Hospital, died in a refrigerator car late Monday between Makanda and Hallidayboro. He was beating his way. He threatened to go to his home at Tilden and kill his relatives if they did not let him out of the hospital. He was on his way to his home, it is believed. He died while suffering from one of his afflictions. MDR 24 May 1918
Carl Furlong and Bernice Allen, both of Marion, were married Monday at Murphysboro. MDR 24 May 1918
A son was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Oliver of Herrin. MDR 24 May 1918
I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife. John Vickers MDR 24 May 1918
Mrs. Anna Trukaski, 21, of West Frankfort, wife of Hipolit Trukaski, who was arrested Sunday at the Oasis Hotel in St. Louis in company with Eochn Bargosewick, 29, Divernon, Ill., to whom she said she gave the family savings of $1,500, was forgiven by her husband yesterday when he furnished bond for her release from jail. She explained that she had been deceived by Bargosewick’s story that her husband had confided to him that he only had a few months to live and that he, Bargosewick, should take care of his wife and children, as he did not want them to sleep in the same room with him. The couple returned to their home in West Frankfort last night. MDR 24 May 1918
Willis G. Pulley, 21, son of Eldridge Pulley of Route 3, and Grace Gibbons, 16, daughter of Ed Gibbons, were married Saturday. MDR Saturday, 25 May 1918
A boy was born 17 May to Mr. & Mrs. Herman Garrison of Carterville. The father, a former Marion boy, is a son of Mr. & Mrs. D.M. Garrison and the mother is the former Sadie Hinkle of Thompsonville. MDR 25 May 1918
Mrs. Eunice Louise Smith died 28 May at the home of her son, A.L. Smith on East Jackson Street. She was born 10 Feb 1850 in Virginia and was the daughter of J.P. Carter. She married R.A. Smith in Oakridge, Mo. He survives with the following children: Arthur Smith of Marion, Ed E. Smith of Mounds, Mrs. W.E. Cagle of Cairo, Everett E. Smith of Chicago and one sister, Mrs. R.V. Jewll of Los Angeles, Calif. She lived in Anna 30 years. Burial will be in Anna Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 28 May 1918
James Campbell, 66, living on East Boulevard Street, was killed by a fall of slate Tuesday at Peabody No. 3. Survivors are his invalid wife, son Charles & two grandchildren living on North Van Buren Street. MDR 28 May 1918
In loving remembrance of our husband and father Robert Kirk who departed this life 29 May 1917. Sadly missed by wife, sons and daughter. MDR 28 May 1918
Marriage license
Albert Palmer, 20, Energy & Ethel Kelley, 18, Carbondale MDR 28 May 1918
Johnston City Progress John Vaughn of Thompsonville has a son that moved out about 500 miles northwest of St. Louis three years ago, and at that time crated his dog and shipped it through to his destination. The dog grew tired of his new home and grew melancholy, and for eight months tried to forget its homesickness or longing to return to its old home. About that time it left home and the son wrote his father that his dog had gone and he could not find it anywhere. Just fourteen months later it arrived in Thompsonville, tired, hungry and almost completely worn out over the long journey. It had crossed two rivers and was fourteen months making its way back home. Mr. Vaughn knew the dog and the dog knew him and seemed delighted to get back home once more. After it was fed it ran down to the old pond where it used to go for a drink. Just how it ever managed to find its way back home is hard to understand, but certainly there is something in animal instinct after all. MDR 28 May 1918
Justean/Justin Walaeter, 32, who disturbed services in Farther Senese’s church in Herrin, was adjudged insane Monday and sent to the Anna Hospital for treatment. MDR 28 May & HN 30 May 1918
Myrtle Haverland vs Edward Haverland, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 28 May 1918
A record for the common or mixed breed of hens was set by an amalgamated pullet out at the Creal Springs Orphanage when she laid 75 eggs in 80 successive days. This story was given by Mrs. Mulford, matron of the home. MDR Wednesday, 29 May 1918
Marriage license
Frank Yardo, 28 & Verbal Briscoe, 22, both of Christopher MDR 29 May 1918
The old Edwards Mill on West Main Street, which was built in 1860 by John L. Edwards, grandfather of Dr. A.M. Edwards, was sold Monday by the owners, Dr. Edwards, Miss Ada Edwards and Mrs. E.M. Spiller to A.B. Mclaren and Allie Hope, who will tear down the old building now standing and erect a large garage which will be one of the most complete and well equipped garages in this part of the state when finished. Work of tearing down the old mill will begin at once. The old mill was formerly a woolen mill as well as a four [flour] mill. MDR 29 May 1918
John Lite, 35, was killed Tuesday evening by an Illinois Central train at Carbondale. He was unmarried and employed as mechanic at the tie plant. It is said he had been grieving because his brother had to go into the army. This brother, who identified him by a broken thumb, was to have left yesterday morning. HN 30 May 1918
Mrs. W.E. Reed died Monday after a long illness at her home, 323 South 17th Street. She recently developed tuberculosis, following an ailment that had kept her as an inmate at the asylum in Anna for a number of months. She was removed from Anna to her home here in February. A husband and five children survive. Burial was in City Cemetery. She was born in Rockport, Ky. 44 years ago. HN 30 May 1918
Boy lost or strayed from Hurst, Ill. 10 years old, scar over left eye, was last seen wearing a straw hat, blue shirt and overalls. Anyone seeing this boy, please have him held and notify William Mikel, Hurst, Ill. HN 30 May 1918
Eldridge S. Tidwell, youngest son of Mrs. M.J. Tidwell of South Mechanic Street, and Nona Wooten, daughter of T.H. Wooton of Wingo, Ky. were married Thursday. Since the death of her mother several years ago, she has resided with her aunt, MRS. W.H. Campbell. The couple left for Winnipeg, Canada where the groom has accepted a position with Liggett Drug Company, where he was employed several years ago. MDR Friday, 31 May 1918
Charles Pease, 17, lost his life by drowning Thursday in the deep lake of the C. & E.I. railroad, one mile north of Marion. His brother, Lee, aged 9 years had come to the lake with him. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Pease, 112 West Otis Street, who survive with the other son, Lee. Charles was born 11 Oct 1900 in New York. The family had not lived in Marion long. Burial was in West Frankfort. MDR 31 May 1918
William Denoyer, 19, dropped dead at the old Squirrel mine this morning from heart failure. His parents live on South 20th Street. He was the only child. MDR 31 May 1918
Memorial Day services were held at Union Grove Cemetery near Pittsburg. Six Civil war veterans were given the seats of honor: Capt. Wm. Hendrickson, Riley Hartwell, Tom Eckles, Hezekiah Davis, W.T. Fowler and G.A. White. MDR 31 May 1918
Memorial Day exercises were held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery south of Crab Orchard. The members of J.L. Parks Post No. 518 G.A.R. who attended were: W.R. Parks Co F 145th Illinois Inf, J.W, Absher Co D 110th Ill Inf, A.H. Wilson Co C 31St Ill Inf, Charles Edwards Co C 31st Ill Inf, Alf Mandrell Co C 31st Ill Inf, James S. Thompson Co D 110th Ill Inf, Sol D. Thompson Co D 110th Ill Inf, W. Wiley Turner Co F 145th Ill Inf and SOL Motsinger Co H 81st Ill Inf. MDR 31 May 1918
A boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Bracy of South Van Buren Street and has been named Paul. MDR 31 May 1918
William Brechin of this city received word Tuesday from his home in Ayr, Scotland, of the death of his brother-in-law, David Bone, a former resident of this city. Mr. Bone, about 25 years old, left Carterville two years ago with John Johnson, a nephew of John MacKeller of this city, to enter the British army. He was reported missing and later reported killed in action. CH 31 May 1918
Florence Clarida, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Moody Clarida and John Vaughn were married Saturday in Vienna. The groom’s parents live at Creal Springs. CH 31 May 1918
While preparing an inclined passage at the entrance of a garage Tuesday, Ezra Chamness accidentally severed two toes from his right foot with an axe he was using and severely lacerated a third. He was listed among others scheduled to leave for Fort Thomas, KY. during the 5 day period beginning May 29. CH 31 May 1918
Mrs. Mandal Greathouse, 59, died Friday of cancer of the stomach at her home in the North Bend community, six miles north of Carterville. She is survived by one son, Marshal. Burial was in Thompson Cemetery. Elsewhere it says Mrs. William Greathouse is reported very ill at her home. CH 31 May 1918
Energy Items — Albert Palmer and Ethel Kelly were married 26 May at the home of Mr. Palmer’s parents. CH 31 May 1918
June
Nine were graduated Friday at Johnston City High School: Thomas Leamon Perry, President; George Lemon Ozment, Secretary Treasurer; Maurice Leigh Jones; Charles Loran Morris; Edward H. Wente; Varna Maude Bell; Leona Madge Dillard; Nina Alice Odaniell and Tina Arel Ozment. MDR Saturday, 1 Jun 1918
Marion M. Ramsey was appointed guardian of his sister, Nellie M. Ramsey, 16, on Friday and then signed his consent to her marriage to Leonard Matheny, 18, of Carterville. They will be married Friday. MDR 1 Jun 1918
Albert Thornton, an alleged slacker, was badly beaten by an angry crowd of citizens at Stonefort Friday when he made slurring remarks about the Red Cross. He was hit on the head with a brick and otherwise bruised about the body when he was arrested and taken to jail in Harrisburg. He will be taken to Danville and tried by the federal authorities. He lives with his parents a short distance northwest of Stonefort. The Marion Exemption Board have had him under surveillance for six months, but his parents swore he was under 21 years, altho his neighbors declared he was at least 28 years old. His odious remarks Friday brought the matter to a head and the loyal neighbors took action. MDR 1 Jun 1918
Births
A 7-pound boy Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Thirlaway. Mrs. Thirlaway was formerly Miss Lavina Hoy.
A girl named Elenor May on 24 May to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Attebury of Laramie, Wyo. Mrs. Attebury was formerly Ruby Crowell. MDR 1 Jun 1918
Marriage license
Harry M. Smith, 19 & Vinnie L. Carter, 21, both of Carterville
E.S. Mitchell, 30 & Nona Wooton, 24, Marion, [Earlier account gave the groom’s name as Eldridge Tidwell.]
Andrew Vaughn, 58 & Miss Mary Frye, 47, both of Co1p
John Starrick, 21, West Frankfort & Hattie Morgan, 19, Marion
Leonard Matheny, 18 & Nellie M. Ramsey, 16, Colp MDR 1 Jun 1918
Johnston City — The beautiful Methodist church building which was erected here several years ago was dedicated Sunday by Bishop W.A. Quayle of St. Louis with impressive ceremonies. The building was erected several years ago, but on account of the shifting of the population of the city, the money necessary to complete the payments when the building was occupied, fell short of expectations, and a debt accumulated which has to some extent handicapped the denomination in its work. The money to pay off the debt was raised six months ago, but the last payments had recently been made. In the afternoon the sum of $1,000 was raised to install a heating plant. Rev. S.D. Berst is the pastor. When he took up his work two years ago, he at once made plans to raise the debt and final pledges were made last fall following an evangelist campaign by Burke and Hobbs. The mortgage was burned 3 Dec 1917 by Mrs. T.J. Sowell, the only surviving charter member whose name appears on the present roll of the church. When completed, the church cost $11,000 and is now valued at over $16,000. The church was organized at Schoharie with nine members in the spring of 1898, as a result of a revival meeting held at that place by Rev. Purnell Hearn. The following August the class was transferred to Johnston City and services held in the Congregational Church, where the second Baptist Church now stands. A revival meeting was held and many members received. Plans were made at once for the erection of a church home and work started in July 1899. The building was completed the following winter and services were held continually until the needs of the congregation demanded a larger and more modern building. The old house was moved across the street a half block north and is now used by the Primitive Baptist congregation. MDR Monday, 3 & 4 Jun 1918
Dewey Clemons and Aline Guinn were married Sunday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Guinn in Ganntown, Johnson Co. MDR 3 Jun 1918
A nine-pound baby boy was born Sunday to Mr. & Mrs. Otis Bainbridge in St. Louis. The father is a son of Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Bainbridge of Thorne Place. MDR 3 Jun 1918
Troy Jent committed suicide Sunday with acid at the home of his father-in-law where he had gone to attempt reconciliation with his wife, from whom he had been separated this past month. He was 29, born in Johnston City and a butcher. He married Anna Kiss 2 years ago in Benton. He had some differences with his wife’s father over the war. He had made two attempts to join the army but was rejected for physical disabilities. On account of the trouble, his father-in-law had persuaded his wife to leave him. He is survived by his father. Burial was in Carbondale beside his mother. MDR 3 Jun 1918
Judge Warren Webster Duncan became head of the judicial system of the state. He was elected to the Supreme Bench in 1915. He was born in Lake Creek Township, not far from the present site of Johnston City, on 21 Jan 1857. He entered Ewing College at the age of 17. MDR Tuesday, 4 Jun 1918
A 7-pound baby girl was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. Leman Duncan and has been named Mary Elizabeth. The mother is the former Emma Wilkins. MDR 4 Jun 1918
Matt Ruzik of Johnston City was brought to county jail Monday on a charge of wife beating. He was a witness at the inquest over the body of Mrs. Dulick and evidence of a quarrel between him and his wife was brought out during the trial resulting in his arrest. MDR 4 Jun 1918
Troy Luther, 18, of Herrin, was declared insane Monday and taken to the hospital at Anna. MDR 4 Jun 1918
Marriage licenses
D.C. Brown, 33, Streator & Mildred Smith, 26, Johnston City
Sam Chicas, 35, Johnston City & Mary Yakas, 30, Westville MDR 4 Jun 1918
Mr. & Mrs. 0.0. McCluskey appeared in court Monday and took out adoption papers for Christina Darnell. They have been raising her as their own child for the past six years. MDR 4 Jun 1918
Marriage licenses
James Poster, 34, & Anna B. Collins, 39, both of Dewmaine
Claude Downs, 21, Cambria & Marguerite Helms, 23, Centralia
Hoy Allen Cosby, 21 & Vinnie Lea Cocke, 17, both of Creal Springs MDR Wednesday, 5 Jun 1918
J.H. “Parry” Schoolcraft, 56, committed suicide Wednesday at his home opposite the Watson mine by drinking carbolic acid. About five weeks ago, Mrs. Schoolcraft left her husband and moved to Marion. He had been accused by her parents of beating her. He secured the acid in Herrin. Returning from Herrin, his wife got on the car at Fordville. He took the cork out of the bottle, had her smell the acid and told her he would take it if she refused him. She got off the car at Moake’s Crossing. He lived with Mr. & Mrs. Marion Short, the latter being his stepdaughter, his wife’s daughter. They went to his wife and asked her to return and she refused. He then poured the acid in a cup and went into a bedroom and drained it. He and his wife were married 15 May 1901. She said he had been unbalanced for years. They have two living children and two dead. James H. Schoolcraft was born 1862 in Williamson County. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 6 Jun 1918
Murphysboro — Tony Larosa, an Italian, brutally murdered Mrs. Josephine Schiro under the very eyes of her 14-year-old daughter Wednesday, stabbing her through the body with a stiletto three times, thru one arm once and then, to make sure of his crime, giving her neck a brutal twist and breaking it. It was all over a quarrel about children. His wife had charged Mrs. Schiro’s children had untied the LaRosa cow, staked in the woods pasture, so he slew her just as her husband was slain a few years ago by an Italian neighbor over some chickens. Mrs. Schiro’s 24-year-old son says LaRosa will die for the crime if he has to kill his mother’s slayer. The woman’s husband, Joe Schiro, was shot a few years ago in a row over chickens by a man named Riggio who escaped into the woods. A few weeks later hunters stumbled on his decomposed body a short distance from Murphysboro. It was found he had committed suicide. MDR 6 Jun 1918
Mrs. Bertha Briscoe of Johnston City was declared insane Thursday. She was separated from her husband. Worry is said to have caused her to lose her mind. She was taken to Anna. MDR 6 Jun 1918
Registration of German women alien enemies will begin June 17 and continue to June 26 at the police station in this city. The German men were registered some time ago. The registration of the women will be the same as used for the men. They will be required to have fingerprints taken and submit photographs. HN 6 Jun 1918
Alonzo Boren was acquitted Friday of embezzlement in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis. HN 6 Jun 1918
E.R. Myers, aged 63 and past, died of Bright’s disease Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ida Cline at 621 North 12th. He is survived by three sons and two daughters, Willie & Charlie who are in the army and Amos of this city, Mrs. Amos Tippett and Mrs. Ida Cline, all of this city. Burial was at Hurricane. HN 6 Jun 1918
Dr. & Mrs. O.E. Spiller are home from Malden, Mo. where they attended the funeral of the doctor’s father who died there at age 76. He is survived by two sisters and the doctor. HN 6 Jun 1918
Virginia Lee Heiple, three-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. O.E. Heiple, died Sunday of pneumonia. Burial was in DeSoto Cemetery. HN 6 Jun 1918
Vinnie Carter, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Barney Carter, and Harry Smith, son of Mine Manager Smith of the Madison Coal Corporation, both of Carterville, were married 31 May. HN 6 Jun 1918
St. Mary’s parochial school graduated eight: Alexander Bazetta, Robert Dingwall, Louis Rancilio, Josephine Venegoni, Helen Barbaglia, Eda Dell’Era, Rosa Rogers and Lena Rancilio. HN 6 Jun 1918
A marriage license was issued this week in Benton to Stanley A. Sullivan, 21 & Ethel Parton, 21, both of Marion. MDR Friday, 7 Jun 1918
Marriage license
Rolla E. Woodard, 21, Johnston City & Rosa W. Sloan, 17, Marion
Troy Lewis Calvert, 21 & Estella Ledford, 18, both of Carterville MDR 7 Jun 1918
Deserted by his wife and left with a 17 months old child, A.G. Duckworth of this city suffered a nervous breakdown. It is said Mrs. Duckworth left for her former home in Chicago. She is a young woman and is said to have longed for more excitement and diversion than her home life here offered. Mr. Duckworth’s mother arrived this week from Kentucky to assist her son in his present circumstances. [Dim and hard to read.] CH 7 Jun 1918
G.W. Stone, 70, died 30 May at the home of his son, W.M. Stone. He was born in Union County Ky.? 7 Mar 1848 and came to this county at the age of 24 years. He is survived by 8 children: Mrs. J.T. Council of Marion, Mrs. E.F. Sizemore of this city, Marsh of Herrin, Walter of this city, Mrs. W.I. Thompson of Kankakee, Mrs. Louis Zeigler of New Bridge, Ore., Hope of Kankakee and Virginia of Big Stone Gap, Va. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 7 Jun & FIN 6 Jun 1918
Leonard Matheny, 18, of this city, and Nellie M. Ramsey, 16 of Co1p were married Friday. The groom’s mother consented and Marion M. Ramsey was appointed guardian of his sister. CH 7 Jun 1918
Matt Rusick, who lived in the neighborhood where Mrs. Rosa Gulick was supposed to have been killed Saturday night, was arrested and charged in connection with the crime. MDR 8 Jun 1918
Fountain Hastings was arrested on the I.C. train at Eldorado. He deserted from Camp Taylor last September. His relatives live at Crab Orchard. MDR Saturday, 8 Jun 1918
Adeline E. Lewis, wife of John P. Lewis, died Saturday at the Marion Hospital. She was born in Williamson County 3 Jan 1858, daughter of Talbert Kennedy, a native of Tennessee. Her mother was Nancy Travelstead who was born in Maryland. The family came to Illinois in pioneer days. She married 25 Dec 1876. Surviving are her husband and sons, Elijah Lewis & Spiller D. Lewis, four grandchildren, four sisters & one brother; Mrs. Charles Holmes of Marion, Mrs. Ellen Ogles of Champaign, H.P. Kennedy of Campbell, Mo., Mrs. M.C. Cawthorn of Rock Creek and Mrs. Martha Lewis of Carterville. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 8 & 10 Jun 1918
The 8th grade graduates of Williamson County met for a short program at First Methodist Church and then marched to Logan School where a group picture was made. MDR 8 Jun 1918
Marriage licenses
Walter Pelz, 30 & Anna Raymond, 23, both of Clifford
James Felts, 20 & Lena Marks, 17, both of Marion R.F.D. MDR 8 Jun 1918
An effort was made to burn the Zion Evangelical church, better known as the German Church at 924 West Cherry Street. Gasoline and waste were placed against the southeast corner of the building and set on fire. A young man was seen by Mr. & Mrs. Marcellus Warren lighting the fire. They gave the alarm and the fire was put out before much damage was done. No reason is known unless it was fanaticism as no charge of disloyalty has been made against the pastor, Rev. Adolph Mysch or his congregation. MDR Monday, 10 Jun 1918
A.J. Hampton, 22 & Rado Bumpas, 23, both of Herrin, were married Sunday. The groom will soon leave to join the navy. MDR 10 Jun 1918
A 7 1/2-pound boy was born Saturday to Mr. & Mrs. Alf Holland of West Main Street, their second child and first son. MDR 10 Jun 1918
Marriage licenses
Earl Williams, 21 & Lucille Wiseman, 18, both of Murphysboro
Homer H. Kelley, 22, Marion & Ethal Oran, 22, Johnston City
Sam Schmeoski, 38 & Zeckley Boylus, 38, both of Orient MDR 10 Jun 1918
J.H. Kidwell, 50 of Whittington and Rosie Irvin, 48 of East St. Louis were married Tuesday at the West Side Hotel. MDR Tuesday, 11 Jun 1918
Funeral services were held Monday for Edwin Stevens, son of Mr. & Mrs. Gay Stevens of West Frankfort. He entered the Navy seven months ago and was stationed at Great Lakes Training Station. He accidentally drowned Thursday in Lake Michigan. He was the first Franklin County boy in the service to die. MDR 11 Jun 1918
Marriage license
Oscar Borum, 24 & Kate Pritchett, 21, both of Creal Springs MDR 11 Jun 1918
Mike Fishback was the first man enlisting in the regular army at the Murphysboro recruiting station and is the first from that recruiting station to lose his life. He was killed in action in Europe. He was working in a mine at Herrin, but his home was Canalton, Ind. where his mother, Mrs. Millie Fishback, lives. He was 17 years old when he enlisted 25 Jul 1917. MDR Wednesday, 12 Jun 1918
A marriage license was issued Tuesday in Murphysboro to Charley Stone, 47, of DuQuoin and Maggie Harper, 37 of Marion. MDR 12 Jun 1918
Eva Peterusshirch, 12-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Pete Peterushirtch of Johnston City, was tried in county court Wednesday and sent to the reformatory school at Geneva as a delinquent. The child would run away from home and could not be controlled by her parents. She has stolen jewelry and other articles and her conduct was such that the authorities were obliged to take her into custody. MDR 12 Jun 1918
Carterville notes Mr. & Mrs. Walter Smith are the proud parents of a fine baby boy which they have named Walter Laverne.
Mrs. Riley Williams, 66, died Thursday at her home four miles east of Carbondale. She is survived by her husband and sons: Fred at home and Roy Crain of Carterville and three stepchildren. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery. MDR 12 Jun 11918
Mrs. Flora Belle Allen, 50, wife of Robert Allen, died of typhoid fever Friday at her home in this city. She is survived by her husband and four children. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 14 Jun 1918
Martin Wolverton, formerly of this city and now living in St. Louis, lost his 7-year-old child last Saturday. The child was struck and killed by an automobile in St. Louis. The father is a brother of Mrs. A.C. Clarida of this city. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 14 Jun 1918
Mr. & Mrs. William P. Ragland celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday at their home in Cambria. {A long list of those attending.] Ch 14 Jun 1918
“Uncle John” Dempsey, said to be the oldest resident in Williamson County, died Sunday of old age at the home of Mrs. G.W. Dempsey in Creal Springs. He was only four days short of reaching the century mark and had enjoyed good health, except for feebleness. The community had prepared to honor him with a big reception. He had the reputation of being the most married man in Southern Illinois, he having set sail on the matrimonial sea 13 different times. The first two wives died and though the ones that followed were not legally separated from him, he considered that no barrier to him again accepting a new mate for the next brief period. Seven years ago he selected a solid oak casket. He desired to take it home, but his family objected. In the period of wait, he changed undertakers, so while the one who sold him the casket guarded it all these years, another one laid the body away in it. Only two children were born to him: Mrs. Rhoda Winchester now of Idlerville, Mo., by his first wife and Mrs. Laura Lyerle now an inmate at the state institution for the insane at Anna, by his marriage to the Widow Stanton. He was born 13 Jun 1818 in Sumner County, Tenn. and came to Harrisburg in 1832. He married first Ollie/Polly Hamilton. After her death, he married Elizabeth Groves who died during the Civil War while he was serving his country. He married third the Widow Stanton. He fourthly married Mrs. James Allen, a young grass widow of Creal Springs, now of Page County, then he went to Missouri where he wedded the Widow Hax/Hicks, near Idlewile, Mo. who he met while visiting his daughter and to Missouri for his sixth bride. A widow in Tennessee became his next wife and he returned to the vicinity of Harrisburg and found the widow of John Murray awaiting his coming, with whom he lived eight years. When he was 95, he went to Harrisburg/Missouri and married Amanda Fowler with whom he lived three weeks. Five hundred dollars and a sewing machine was the expense of gaining freedom in this, his last marriage. He could not recall the names or locations of all his wives. He was married thirteen times when it was decided to appoint a guardian, L.O. Berry of Harrisburg, for him. The funeral was held at Goreville. MDR 10 & 13 Jun & CH 14 Jun 1918
Children playing near a creek in the eastern limits of Johnston City Sunday found clothing lying in the bushes on the bank of the creek and reported it to some people living nearby, who found the body of a woman about 35 years old floating in the water. It was identifled as Mrs. Rosa Gulik/Gulick/Dulek of West Frankfort. Her husband and children were burned to death in Frankfort Heights a little over a year ago and she had since remarried Joe Taskil and her husband was working in Nokomis. Relatives say she had come to Johnston City to transact business with some parties living near the East Side Mine. Her neck was broken and it was evident she had met a violent death. Her body was found in the pond of the C.I.P.S. Co. near Johnston City. MDR 3, 4, & 7 Jun & HN 13 Jun 1918
David Sohn and Dorothy Shapiro of St. Louis were married at the home of the bride’s parents on June 9. HN 13 Jun 1918
Marriage licenses
Earl Williams, 21 & Lucile Wiseman, 18, both of Murphysboro Homer E. Kelley, 22, Marion & Ethel Oran, 22, Johnston City HN 13 Jun 1918
A military wedding occurred 11 June at Boston when Miss Julia Jochum became the bride of Lieut. James L. Goddard. The groom is a son of John B. Goddard and has lived in Marion for many years with his sister, Mrs. Henry Bantz. The bride is the adopted daughter of Representative & Mrs. J.H. Felts and has made her home in Marion for many years. [A lengthy article.’ MDR Friday, 14 Jun 1918.
The funeral of H.E. Rawls, 58, a farmer of Creal Springs, was held Friday at the home of Tom J. Kelley of North Vicksburg Street. He suffered a stroke of paralysis Thursday morning. He is survived by a wife and one child. Burial was at Rosehill. MDR 14 Jun 1918
Charles Robert Davis, son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Davis of New Virginia was born 10 June and died 12 June. MDR 14 Jun 1918
John Maxwell Johnson of Benton and Mrs. Alice Peppers of Benton were married Friday at the county clerk’s office by Squire Bruce. MDR 14 Jun 1918
Victoria Campbell, relict of the late Alex Campbell, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John W. Turner, 510 East Boulevard Saturday at the age of 63 years, 1 month and 17 days. She was the daughter of A.J. Grant, a native of Mississippi and Jane 0″Neil, and was born 29 Apr 1855 in Williamson County. Her father was a lieutenant in Co F 31st Ilinois Infantry and died during the Civil War. Her mother married the second time to John Matthews, also deceased. 32 years ago she married Alex Campbell who passes away 32 years ago. [As written.]. No children were born to this union. Survivors are the sister, Mrs. Turner and her aged mother, Mrs. Jane Matthews, 84 years last May, who lives with Mrs. Turner, one half-sister, Mrs. Lou Summerset, two half-brothers Frank & Richard Matthews of Metropolis. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery in Metropolis. MDR Saturday, 15 Jun 1918
Ed Berry, a colored miner of Carterville, was shot and killed Saturday on the street in Colp by Arlie Lafont, also colored. There had been a quarrel between them and when they met this morning, Lafont fired five shots, all taking effect. Lafont is a single man and Berry is married. MDR 15 Jun 1918
Marriage licenses
Shellie Faughn, 21 & Anna Nelson, 21, both of Herrin
John Maxwell Johnston, 26 & Mrs. Alice Peppers, 24, both of Benton MDR 15 Jun 1918
Henry Douglas Ralls was born near Johnston City 1 Jun 1860 and died 12 Jun 1918. He married Ellen Murphy in 1883. No children were born. He was married to Mollie Alliston 15 Jul 1909. Two children were born, one dying in infancy. The other child, Champ Henry, aged 5 years, survives with the widow, also a sister, Mrs. Marie Jane Stilley, 2 half-brothers, Luke & Solomon Ralls and one half-sister Mrs. Martha Furgis. He was a Justice of Peace at Creal Springs for 20 years. MDR 15 Jun 1918
John Posick, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Posick, an 11-year-old Polish lad living near Co1p, drowned in the Donnelly and Koenickie pond near Coll) Sunday. He had gone to swim with his brother, Frankie, 7, and four other boys and when he dived in the water his clothing came in contact with a wire fence and he was unable to rise to the surface. The body was found in six feet of water. His pants were found hanging on the barb wire. MDR 17 Jun & HN 20 Jun 1918
Olie Lafount, 28, was held to await the action of a grand jury in the shooting of Ed Berry, 40. LaFount is a paroled prisoner. MDR Monday, 17 Jun 1918
Marriage licenses
James E. Chamness, 30 & Ruby Hill, 18, both of DuQuoin
Will Mathers, 24, Herrin & Mrs. Genie Glover, 26, Benton
George W. Keck, 42, St. Louis & Elizabeth Croacvh, 22, Brookport MDR 17 Jun 1918
Pope County News T.F. “Uncle Frank” Beames, 86, died Wednesday at his home one and a half miles south of McCormick. He leaves a wife, 3 sons and 3 daughters. Burial was at Zion Cemetery. MDR 17 Jun 1918
S.W. Chase, a railroad worker employed by the C & E.I. R.R., died Tuesday at Marion Hospital from injuries received Monday from a premature explosion of a half stick of dynamite. He lived at Altamont. but was working at Cypress. He was born 3 Jul 1871 at Zanesville, Ohio, son of J.J. Chase. He married Rosetta A. Ludwig 14 Oct 1894. She survives with four children: Elbert Guy, 15, Hugh Wesley, 12 and Roland & Rosalie, twins, aged 9 years. Also surviving are brothers & sisters: Harry Chase of Richmond, Ind., Claude Chase of Kankakee, Homer Chase of Charboney, N.D., Mrs. Ethel Stout of Richmond, Ind. and Mrs. Lula Spragg of Welton, Ill. Burial will be in Union Cemetery at Altamont. MDR Tuesday, 18 Jun 1918
William Warren Butler and Johnnie Williams, timbermen at the White Ash mine, were caught under a fall of rock Tuesday and instantly killed. Butler is survived by a wife and sons, Homer and Carl. Williams is survived by a widow and baby child. Butler was the son of W.S. & Elizabeth Ashley Butler and was 41 years, 1 month and 8 days old. He is also survived by 3 brothers and a sister. His wife was Miss Reed MDR 18 & 20 Jun 1918
Herman Price, 18, was adjudged insane Tuesday and taken to Anna for treatment. MDR 18 Jun 1918
An eight-pound boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Louie Newton of North Court Street, their second child and second boy. MDR 18 Jun 1918
Caroline Harry, wife of John D. Harry, died Monday at the family home. She was born 14 Mar 1850 in Tenn., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Stroud, natives of Tenn. She married first William Mansker. No children were born, but she raised three stepchildren: Phillip & William Mansker of Carterville and Mrs. Dollie Korsen of Mo. She married second John D. Harry at Jonesboro in 1890. A stepson, William Harry of Crab Orchard, also survives. Also, 2 brothers & 2 sisters survive: John L. Stroud of Southern Precinct, William M. Stroud of Danville, Mrs. William Mansco of Carterville and Mrs. Louisa Cannon of Southern Precinct. Burial was in Crab Orchard Cemetery. MDR 18 Jun 1918
Edgar Henry William Moeller. infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Moeller, died Monday at the family home 3 miles north of Marion. He was born 30 May 1918 and died 17 June. One sister, 3, survives. Burial was at Davis Prairie. MDR 18 Jun 1918
Samuel McNulty, aged about 70, died Tuesday at the county farm. He was picked up in Herrin several days ago in a drunken stupor. Nothing could be learned of him and he seemed poor and friendless, so he was committed to the county farm. He was a physical wreck and died in the county home. When his clothing was searched, he was found to have $327 in his pockets and sewed into the lining. The money was taken over by County Administrator George D. Miller. If no relatives appear who can make legal claim to the money it will revert to the county. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 18 Jun 1918
J.W. Allen has gone to Springfield to visit his mother and sister and to attend the wedding of his brother on 20 June. Walter Formerly lived in Marion. MDR 18 Jun 1918
Mrs. Phoebe Hendrickson, 81, one of the first settlers of Williamson County, died Tuesday at the home of A.L. Corum near Pittsburg. She was born 18 Jun 1837 and died on her birthday. Survivors are a brother, Warren Hendrickson of Johnston City and a sister, Mrs. Isabella Crossley. She was a cousin of Capt. William Hendrickson. Burial was in Hendrickson Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 19 Jun 1918
A girl was born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Chamness of North Bentley Street, their second child and daughter. MDR 19 Jun 1918
“Aunt Dude” Goodall will celebrate the age of a century on Saturday, 22 June. She will celebrate her centennial along with the state. . A basket dinner at the fairgrounds has been arranged for June 23 in her honor. She has 3 daughters: Mrs. John Clarida, Mrs. D.L. Thompson and Mrs. George Pulley, all of Marion. Aunt Dude lives in her own home on Fair Street, having her grandson, Earl Goodall, as company. She has a fine garden and works in the same herself and invites the visitors at the picnic to inspect same. MDR Thursday, 20 Jun 1918
J.C. Jackson, veteran merchant and pioneer citizen of Marion, was 78 years old today. He was born in Sumner County, Tenn. on 10 Jun 1842 [date of newspaper is 20 June] and has lived in Marion since October, 1860. He married Cynthia Calvert 25 Aug 1863. Two of his children, Mayor E.B. Jackson & Mrs. J.S. Barter, live in Marion. The other daughter, Mrs. Maggie Bainbridge, lives in Denver. MDR 20 Jun 1918
The casualty list of Wednesday gives the name Gay Fravell of Orient among those killed in action. MDR 20 Jun 1918
Marriage licenses
Mark Whitehead, 27 & Lela/Leda Owens, 17, both of Marion. Mrs. Drusilla Owens, mother of the bride, accompanied them.
Frank Yictaygive, 37, Royalton & Francis Yiskies, 17, Desoto MDR 20 Jun 1918
The cornerstone of the Goddard Memorial Chapel which is now being erected in Rosehill Cemetery was set in its place on the foundation Thursday. It is at the southeast corner of the building and beneath it rests a copper box in which was placed a number of documents which will be of interest in years to come should the box ever be removed or opened. The building is being erected in the center of the cemetery and faces west on the site of the old tool house. The foundation is now completed and the concrete work for the floor is nearly finished. [A lengthy account.] MDR Friday, 21 Jun 1918
Rev. George D. Adamson was called to Herrin Friday to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Amanda Freie who died Thursday. MDR 21 Jun 1918
Miss Sophia /Zophia Hartwell, daughter of John H. & Clemma Hartwell of near Corinth, died of measles Friday at home. She was born 27 Nov 1900 and died 21 June 1918. She is survived by her parents, sister, Jewell and foster-brother, Curtis, who is a cousin and has been in the family since infancy. The funeral will be at Union Grove. MDR 21 Jun & 17 Jul 1918
Mrs. Ollie Burdon, wife of John Burdon near Creal Springs, died Thursday at Emma Jones Hospital following an operation from which she never rallied. She was 35 and has a brother, Amos Anderson of Marion. Burial will be at Creal Springs. MDR 21 Jun 1918
Mr. & Mrs. Templeton are the proud parents of a baby boy. CH 21 Jun 1918
Marriage licenses
Clint Tanner, 50 & May Walker, 21, both of Carterville
Maurice/Marshall E. Berry, 28 & Stella Priddy, 16, both of Carterville, Henry Priddy, father of the bride & Miss Della Sipp accompanied them.
Raymond Willis, 21 & Lena Taylor, 18, both of Herrin Oscar Blue, 24, Thompsonville & Orphia Hasting, 24, Marion MDR Saturday, 22 Jun 1918
Over 300 people helped celebrate the 100th birthday of Aunt Dude Goodall Sunday at the fairgrounds. She was born and reared in Saline County, 20 miles from Marion. Her maiden name was Meredith. Her husband has been dead about 14 years. [A picture of her.] MDR Monday, 24 Jun 1918
Thelma Slade, daughter of E.D. Slade became the wife of Edd Lee Sunday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Sanders, the latter a sister of the groom. The groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lee. MDR 24 Jun 1918
Joseph R. Lantz of Southern Township died Friday from injuries received in a runaway earlier in the week. He was born in Taylorville 4 May 1842. In 1871 he moved to Bethany where his son, Thomas, (who was with him at the time of his death) still lives. He and his wife moved to Williamson County in 1895. Survivors besides Thomas A. Lantz, are Mrs. Ida May Murray of Fruitville, Fla., S.A. Lantz of Santiago, Calif. and William E. Lantz of Denver. Three children preceded him in death. He was buried in Crab Orchard Cemetery beside his wife who died four weeks ago. MDR 24 Jun 1918
James M. Gent, 56, died Tuesday at his residence on East College Street. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 27 Jun 1918
Geneva May Peterson, 14-day old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Peterson of S. Liberty Street, died Wednesday. Burial was at Pleasant Grove. MDR 27 Jun 1918
The time for registering alien females in Marion and vicinity closed on Wednesday, and but five women reported for the purpose of having their finger prints and other records made. MDR 27 Jun 1918
Mary Faughn and W.C. Hargrove of this city were married Saturday. HN 27 Jun 1918
A 7 1/2-pound girl was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. ______Newton [ink blur] of West Main Street. MDR Friday, 28 Jun 1918
Special dedicatory services will be held Sunday at the new Baptist Church at Hampton just east of here. The church was recently rebuilt and furnished in a modern manner. At 11 o’clock Sunday morning, the Rev. C.S. Stalker of Tamaroa will preach. The dedication service at 2 o’clock p.m. will be in charge of the Rev. J.H. Bagwell of Johnston City. A baptismal service also will be held in the afternoon. This will be in charge of the pastor of the church, the Rev. Mr. Settle, formerly of Ewing, Ill. An all-day basket dinner is to be served on the grounds of the church. This church, which has 140 members, is said to be the oldest in the county, having been first dedicated in the year 1849 or 1850. Four church buildings have been constructed on the site of the present structure. The first was a log building. This was destroyed by fire. A box building was then constructed. This also was destroyed by fire. A frame building then was erected and this structure was partially destroyed by a cyclone some years ago. No attempt toward completely rebuilding the church was made until the present structure was erected. [Note: I believe they are talking about Hurricane instead of Hampton, as the description of the four buildings is identical to Hurricane.] CH 28 Jun 1918
Bonnie Dodd, daughter of Mrs. George T. Gilbertson, was married Tuesday in St. Louis to Frank Winters of DeSoto. CH 28 Jun 1918
Mr. & Mrs. James Penrod are the parents of a baby girl born Sunday, their first child. Mr. Penrod is home on a few days’ furlough from Camp McIntosh, Texas. MDR 29 Jun & CH 28 Jun 1918
Marriage licenses were issued Saturday to Clint Tanner, 50 and May Walker, 21 and to Maurice Berry, 28 and Stella Priddy, 16 of Carterville. CH 28 Jun 1918
Richard Gray was taken to Chester Sunday, having been convicted of killing William Pinckney at Donaly Row 8 months ago. He was sentenced to an indeterminate term. CH 28 Jun 1918
Joseph Taylor Beasley died Saturday at the home of his son, Bert Beasley, at Foreville. He was 71 years, 9 months and 8 days old. He is survived by sons Wallace and Bert. His wife died about 20 years ago. CH 28 Jun 1918
Hope Chamberlain Bundy, widow of the late Dr. S.H. Bundy, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.G. Vaughn of Hurst. She was born 27 Apr 1833 in Rochester, N.Y. When 18 years of age she married Gilbert Davis and two children were born: Charles H. Davis of Marion and Mrs. Flora Davis Mitchell of Mt. Pulaski. The family came to Illinois in 1861 and after the death of her first husband she married Dr. S.H. Bundy in 1868. Two daughters were born: Mrs. Lena Fowler, wife of R.R. Fowler, of Marion and Mrs. Lela Vaughn of Hurst. A son, George, died in infancy. Mr. Bundy died 20 years ago. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Angie Sprague of Topeka, Kansas, who is now the only survivor of a family of 12 children 8 of whom lived to old age. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren: Dorothy, Sigel, George, Temple and Norman Vaughn, Francis and Roe Fowler and Mrs. Alene Gorrigas (daughter of Mrs. Fowler) and 2 great grandchildren who are the children of Mrs. Gorrigas. Burial was in Russell Cemetery, one- and one-half miles west of Carterville. MDR 21 Jun & CH 28 Jun 1918
Andy Penrod, son of F.M. & Mary Penrod, died of typhoid fever Saturday at the home on Jackson Street. He was 17 years, 8 months and 2 days old. Surviving are his parents, two brothers: William and James and two sisters: Lela and Mrs. Minnie Brown of Cypress, Ill. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 28 Jun 1918
Mrs. Harry Sanders died Friday at her home in West Frankfort following an operation for appendicitis from which she never revived. She is survived by her husband and two children. The body will be brought to the home of A.L. Sanders on East DeYoung Street, father of Harry Sanders and burial will be in Maplewood. MDR Saturday, 29 Jun 1918
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 16)