Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR) , Herrin News (HN) and Carterville Herald (CH)
January
Mrs. Theo Hudson, 58, wife of Dr. Theo Hudson, died Wednesday at her country home near Hudgens after suffering with paralysis the past year. She leaves her husband, daughter Mrs. Matt Lainson who resided with her mother and son John Hudson in the U.S. Navy and stepson Dr. Zach Hudson of this city. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 2 Jan 1918
Dammie Jackson, wife of William Jackson, died Wednesday at her home, 909 West White Street. She had been in poor health, but not thought serious. She arose Wednesday morning at 6 o’clock and began to put on her clothes preparatory to cooking breakfast. She was stricken with severe cramping in the stomach and put to bed. A physician was called and began to treat her but before anything could be done her life passed out. After death her temperature arose and at the end of three hours the body was still warm. A mirror was placed at the mouth and some present thought they discovered moisture. Two physicians were summoned but they declared she had been dead from the time first announced. Undertakers and physicians claim it is not uncommon for temperatures to rise in bodies following sudden death, that sometimes the body does not become rigid for seven or eight hours. In one disease, especially Asiatic Cholera, bodies have turned over after death. Mrs. Jackson was born in Hamilton County 23 Sep 1882 to Mr. & Mrs. Newton Brady and was 35 years, 3 months and 9 days old. She and her husband moved to this city three or four years ago. She leaves her husband and children: son Pearl, 13, and daughter May, 11. MDR 2 Jan 1918
Ora Ferguson vs Herman Ferguson, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 2 Jan 1918
Marriage licenses
William McGamblin, 21 & Clara Elliott, 19, both of Johnston City
C.C. Ferguson, 23, Marion, & Stella Mae Stocks, 19, Carterville
Marion McCall, 19 & Goldie Gallo, 17, both of Herrin. Mrs. Nora McCall, mother of the groom & Louis Gallo, father of the bride, accompanied the couple and gave their consent. MDR 2 Jan 1918
A girl was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. W.B. Storm. MDR 2 Jan 1918
Notice is hereby given that my wife, Mary Bearden, known as Mary Lewis and Mary McCreary, now Mrs. Thomas Smitha, has left my bed and board and destroyed my home. Therefore, I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by said Mrs. Mary Smitha. Thomas Smitha HN 3 Jan 1918
Stanley Sodaski, a miner employed at the Sunnyside mine, was fatally injured by a fall of slate in his room early Friday evening. He was removed to the hospital, dying later in the day. He leaves a wife and three children residing in this city. HN 3 Jan 1918
Marriage licenses
W.J. Schafer, 22 & Lillie May Pike, 17, both of Marion
Charles Carter, 53 & Alzo Wise, 54, both of Carterville
William Hawkins, 29 & Lizzie Sanders, 30, both of Herrin
William McMamblin, 21 & Clarice Ebert 19, both of Johnston City HN 3 Jan 1918
Ray Throgmorton, well known in Herrin, died Monday at the home of Allen Kilbreth at Clifford after a short illness of measles. HN 3 Jan 1918
Carrie Bales vs Herman Bales, he a non-resident, divorce and custody of child. HN 3 Jan 1918
Thelma Hastie, 9-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Hastie of this city, died Thursday of pulmonary tuberculosis. She is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters. One brother, Fern, is in the Navy and another, William, is in the Army stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. CH 4 Jan 1918 & MDR 5 Jan 1918
Stella Mae Stocks, daughter of the late Joe Stocks, and C.C. Ferguson, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Ferguson of Marion were married New Year’s Eve. The groom is employed as a conductor on the Coal Belt Electric Line and the bride was employed up until her marriage by the Elles Store Company here. CH 4 Jan 1918
Emil Ruham, self-styled tramp but suspected of being a German spy, was arrested by the city marshal of Cobden and taken to the jail at Jonesboro where he was later turned over to Federal authorities. When taken into custody he carried a book containing plans and locations of munitions works and water fronts, sizes of guns and other information of value to the German government. CH 4 Jan 1918
J.S. McNeill, former resident of Carterville, died in Johnston City Saturday at the age of 61 years of organic heart trouble. He lived near here all his life. He recently leased his farm three miles northeast of here and removed to Johnston City. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Burial was at Hurricane. CH 4 Jan 1918
Mrs. Louis Crain, 84, one of the oldest citizens of the Wolf Creek community, died Monday of pneumonia. Burial was in Palestine Cemetery. CH 4 Jan 1918
Earl Gordon Stephenson, one month old son of Mr. & Mrs. William Stephenson, died Saturday at the residence, 303 Washington Street. Death was caused by live [as written] trouble resulting from a cold. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 4 Jan 1918
In the account published last week of the acquittal of the Walker boys for the killing of their uncle, Otis Walker, on 22 December 1916, it was stated their father, George Walker, was chief of police at that time. Former mayor John D. Phillips has informed the Herald that such was not the case. CH 4 Jan 1918
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Vaughn who were married Saturday in Anna, are making their home here with Mr. Vaughn’s mother, Mrs. Harriet Vaughn. The bride was formerly Minnie Crain of Anna. CH 4 Jan 1918
Elizabeth Rebecca Aikman, relict of the late Willis Aikman, died 3 Jan. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Woodward, natives of Virginia. She was born in Tennessee 2 Apr 1837. She married Willis Aikman in 1856 in Marion and began life on the farm located at Aikman crossing, near the city. Eight children were born, four being deceased: Jeff, Josie, Martha and one dying in infancy. Surviving are the following children: Dudley Aikman of Marion, Mrs. John Floyd of Harrisburg, Arkansas, Mrs. J.H. Schick of Chicago and Sam Aikman of Carterville. A brother, E.J. Woodward also survives. Her husband died 12 years ago. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Friday, 4 Jan 1918 & CH 11 Jan 1918
Fay Whitehead Cavitt vs William Jackson Cavitt, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 4 Jan 1918
A nine-pound baby girl was born Tuesday night to Mr. & Mrs. WM, Bulliner, 1705 West Main Street. MDR 4 Jan 1918
Marriage license
Guy Foli, 20, Johnston City & Mary Konsick, 18, West Frankfort.
They were accompanied by Caesar Foli of Johnston City who gave his consent. MDR Saturday, 5 Jan 1918
Iva Nipper vs Romney Nipper, he a non-resident, divorce and custody of child. MDR 5 Jan 1918
Mary Simpson vs Charles Simpson, he a non-resident, divorce and custody of child. MDR 5 Jan 1918
Maurice Foulkes, 18 days old son of William & Wannie Foulkes, colored, died 4 Jan at the family home. He was born 15 Dec. Three other children survive. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 5 Jan 1918
Perry Waldo Turner, son of Mr. & Mrs. W.L. Lon Turner, was born near Crab Orchard on 28 Mar 1904 and died 25 Dec 1917, aged 13 years, 8 months and 27 days. His parents moved to Marion when he was three and a half years old. He leaves his parents, brother, Leo and sister, Eva Travelstead. Two brothers Arthur and Lawrence, preceded him in death. He grasped his mother around the neck time after time, telling her he was going to die, with tears in his eyes, asking the dear Lord to give a good day and a good night. His mother told him God would take care of him by and by and to trust in him. His last words were “Oh, Mother, rest.” MDR 5 Jan 1918
Mrs. Bethany O’Neil died 6 Jan at the family home, 407 North Vicksburg. She had been an invalid for some time and death was due to asthma. She was born 28 Jan 1850 in Kentucky, the daughter of William P. and Elizabeth Mathews Stallings. She married W.H. O’Neil in early womanhood and was left a widow a number of years ago. The family came to Illinois forty years ago and for the past ten years have lived in Marion. She is survived by one daughter and three sons: Mrs. Millie Springs, Ottemus, George and Will O’Neil, all living in Marion, one brother: Samuel Stallings of West Frankfort and one-half brother, George Parish of Kentucky. The body will be shipped to Zion, Pope County for burial. MDR Monday, 7 Jan 1918
William Finnis Allen, died suddenly Saturday morning in a Missouri Pacific coach as he was ready to start work at the Scranton mine. A coroner’s jury’s verdict was natural causes. He was a well-known colored citizen who owned eighty acres of good land near New Denison. He lived with a cousin, Milton Allen. He is survived by his widow and six children living at New Denison where the funeral will be held Monday. MDR 7 Jan 1918
Miss Mary E. Williams spent Sunday in Carterville to make the acquaintance of a new niece which arrived at the home of Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Williams Saturday. MDR 7 Jan 1918
Woodrow Beaver, three months old son of Mrs. Martha Beaver, died this morning at the family home in Herrin. Burial will be at Johnston City. MDR 7 Jan 1918
The body of Harry Wollard of Finley, Illinois, will arrive on the 9:50 train Tuesday night. He was related to D.D. Smith of Marion. Burial will be in Rose Hill. MDR Tuesday, 8 Jan 1918
George W. Jones, son of Mr. & Mrs. S.L. Jones of Herrin, died Monday at the age of 3 years, 10 months and 7 days after being sick a short time with gastritis. The body will be shipped to Goreville and burial will be at Ebenezer Cemetery. MDR 8 Jan 1918
The body of Miss Emma Gulledge, daughter of J.T. Gulledge, who died Monday at the state hospital at Anna, arrived in Marion Monday and was taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Monroe Moore, 602 South Court Street. Her brother, Louis Gulledge of Peoria, Illinois, arrived Monday to attend the funeral. Burial was in Freedom Church Cemetery. MDR 8 Jan 1918
Mrs. A.J. Reed of North Van Buren Street has received word of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Reed of Indianapolis, Indiana. She suffered a paralytic stroke about a month ago while Mrs. Reed was visiting in Indianapolis. MDR 8 Jan 1918
Marriage licenses
J.C. Hindman, 20 & Pearl Winstead, 22, both of Marion
Joe Missavage, 21 & Mary Chrostowaka, 18, both of Royalton MDR 8 Jan 1918
Word was received Tuesday in Marion of the death of Mrs. S.S. Wilson, mother of P.B. Wilson of this city, at her home in Richmond, Indiana. MDR 8 Jan 1918
Rev. W.N. Williams of Perks, Pulaski County, pastor of Union Ridge Church between Hudgens and Goreville, died Sunday night at the home of L.L. Welborn, one of his parishioners, where he had gone to spend the night. Mrs. Amanda Welborn testified he came to her house about 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon and complained of his stomach, stating he was subject to gall stone colic. He ate a light supper and immediately after said he thought he had a stroke of paralysis. L.L. Welborn, a son, corroborated the above statement. He went to the home of E.S. Russell, a farmer living on R2 Goreville and asked for help in getting Mr. Williams off the floor and on to the bed. Mr. Williams died about 12 o’clock, five- and one-half hours after he had the stroke. He was about 55 years old is survived by his widow and several children. He is a native of Williamson County and a son of the late Terry Williams. The body was sent to Perks for burial. MDR 8 Jan 1918
The funeral of William Mason Wollard, four-year-old son of Harry Wollard of Villa Grove, was held Wednesday with burial in Rose Hill. MDR Wednesday, 9 Jan 1918
Marriage licenses
Hershal Lilley, 23 & Rhoda McGuire, 25, both of Herrin
Lester Bolen, 21 & Jewel Newton, 18, both of Herrin
Fred W. Overturf, 23, Clifford & Rosetta F. Hack, 24, Carterville MDR 9 Jan 1918
J. Clyde Hindman, son of William Hindman and Pearl Winstead, daughter of Mrs. Emma Winstead, were married Saturday. MDR 9 Jan 1918
A boy, their first child, was born to Mr. & Mrs. John Mcintosh of Pulley’s Mill. Mrs. McIntosh was formerly Ruby Grisham. MDR 9 Jan 1918
Marriage license
Roy Tregoning, 21 & Mabel Murry, 22, both of Freeman Spur MDR 9 Jan 1918
Emma Gulledge, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.T. Gulledge, was born 11 Oct 1886 and died 5 Jan 1918 at the Anna hospital at which place she had been four years. She leaves her father, sister Mrs. Myrtle Moore and brother Louis of Peoria. Her mother died four years ago and a sister and brother several years ago. The deceased in babyhood for about 9 months was a bright little baby, at which time she was stricken with baby pneumonia which left her feeble minded. Her deceased mother took the best of care of her until her death after which it became necessary to send her to Anna Hospital. Her relatives knew nothing of her critical condition until she was reported dead. MDR 9 Jan 1918
Ephraim Herrin died Saturday at his home in Herrin, aged 74 years, 2 months and 18 days. The cause was chronic atrophy with malignant complications. He was reputed to be the wealthiest man in Williamson County. He was born on Herrin’s Prairie 18 Oct 1843, son of Jackson Herrin and grandson of David Herrin, one of the first settlers of the prairie which afterwards bore his name. Jackson Herrin died in 1901 at the age of 85 years. He entered 600 acres of government land, laying the foundation for the prosperity of his family and later for the town which bears his name. The land of Ephraim Herrin joined that of D.R. Harrison, his cousin, and jointly they laid out the town. It was incorporated in 1898 as a village with Ephraim Herrin as its first president. The locality was known as Herrin’s Prairie. In 1900 the village became the city of Herrin. Before incorporating as a village, Mr. Herrin, Mr. Harrison and Mrs. Williams bored for coal and struck a nine-foot vein 150 feet below the surface. This established the town’s future. Other mines were sunk, greatly increasing the wealth of the community. He enlisted in the army when the Civil War broke out and saw first active service at Snake Creek, near Chattanooga. He later was with Sherman in his famous march “from Atlanta to the sea.” He served in Co D 128th Illinois Infantry and was later transferred to the 9th Illinois. Imbued with the same spirit of patriotism that he manifested in the Civil War times, he subscribed $200,000 in liberty bonds to aid in the present war. Survivors are his widow and the following children: John, cashier at the First National Bank of Herrin; Mark H., a stock raiser; Jefferson, a meat dealer and Mrs. Cora Dawson, wife of Paul Dawson, late in charge of the American Express office, all living in Herrin. The funeral was held from the home. An immense crowd attended despite the snowstorm that had to be braved and the slick and dangerous condition of the walks in getting there. He was laid to rest in Stotlar Cemetery. A concrete vault was built for the reception of the casket. He married Fatima Brown 6 May 1869 by whom he had three sons and three daughters. “As for man, his days are as grass, as a flower of the field he flourishes; For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.” [A lengthy obit.] HN 10 Jan & CH 11 Jan 1918
Edna Mccormick of this city and George M. Moore of Detroit, Mich., who has been visiting here, were married 26 Dec. They will make their home in Detroit. HN 10 Jan 1918
Mr. & Mrs. John Moroni are the proud parents of a boy born Wednesday. HN 10 Jan 1918
Anna Francis & Ted Qualls, both of this city, were married in St. Louis Saturday. HN 10 Jan 1918
Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. P.J. Smith, and Walter J. Howell were married in Belleville 5 Jan. HN 10 Jan 1918
The old Northside livery stable in Johnston City was totally destroyed by fire last night, together with all the contents except the horses, involving a loss estimated at between $8,000 and $10,000. The building was one of the oldest landmarks in Johnston City, was a frame structure and not insurable, hence the loss was total. The building was owned by Tom Hampton and leased by Ben Lawrence who conducted the livery stable. He lost two hacks, seven buggies and two wagons, besides all his harness. A large quantity of high-priced corn and hay were also destroyed. All the horses were saved altho several of them were badly burned, the hair of their mane being scorched off. The new ambulance belonging to Duncan-Baker Hardware Company which was stored in the building was lost, as was also the hearse belonging to J.C. Wildridge, the undertaker. An itinerant merchant, F.M. Gilites of Chicago, who has been engaged in selling raincoats and wearing apparel thru the country since December2, making the livery barn his headquarters, lost his entire stock, amounting to about $700. The fire was discovered at ten o’clock in the center of the building upstairs, and at that time had gained great headway. The fire department, upon arrival, found the nearest fire hydrants frozen and connection had to be made on Main Street. The pressure was good, and after streams were finally played on the fire, it was soon under control. At one time, however, both the lumber yards of Stotlar-Herrin Lumber co., and the big warehouse of the Madison Coal Company were seriously threatened from falling sparks, and several minor fires were extinguished by the volunteer fighters. Before the water was in play, an effort was made to back fight the fire with coal oil, but without success. The origin of the fire is a mystery. MDR Thursday, 10 Jan 1918
Marriage license
Oral Kelley, 44 & Madge Gallimore, 21, both of Goreville MDR 10 Jan 1918
Herrin notes The funeral of Mrs. Dorothy Patterson was held from the home of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Meadows of South 11th Street yesterday afternoon. She died Saturday at Baker-Gardiner Hospital following an operation. MDR 10 Jan 1918
Minnie Belle Watson, 31, wife of Elzo Watson, died of tuberculosis Monday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Barbara Davis, four and a half miles south of Carterville. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH & MDR 11 Jan 1918
Robert Newlin, five months old son of Mr. & Mrs. John Newlin of 805 West Boulevard, died Thursday. There are five other children in the family: Ray, Lee, Harry, Orvil and Clarence. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Friday, 11 Jan 1918
Births A girl Friday to Mr. & Mrs. H[A?] Rold Anderson near Creal Springs.
Samuel Girdner, son of Mr. & Mrs. W. Girdner of Twin Falls, Idaho. The mother is the former Fannie Hart and has many friends in Marion. MDR 11 Jan 1918
Carterville notes Rosetta Hack was married Wednesday to Fred Overture of Clifford.
Orba Calvert, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wil? Calvert, was taken to the hospital at Harrisburg Saturday and operated on for appendicitis. There is but very little hopes for her recovery. MDR 11 Jan 1918
Condey Dwyer, brother of Mrs. Jerry Thomas of Marion, was instantly killed Friday at Orient mine, four miles west of West Frankfort. He was crushed under a motor. He is survived by a widow and sister. MDR Saturday, 12 Jan 1918
An unidentified man was found on the vacant lot on South Park Street, Herrin, opposite the Christian Church Saturday morning at 1 o’clock and was so badly frozen that death may result. He evidently had been drinking and wandered into a big snowdrift in the vacant lot. His cries for help aroused Mr. Morgan who took him to city hall. Up to 11 a.m. he had not gained consciousness. He had no papers on his person. MDR 12 Jan 1918
Southern Illinois is snowbound today and experiencing the worst blizzard for generations. The government self-registering thermometer owned by Captain Price in Thorn Place stopped at 21 degrees below zero. Snowdrifts many feet in height completely blocked walks, roads and car tracks. South Park Avenue in Herrin had drifts 30 inches high. MDR 12 Jan 1918
Orvil Harris and sister were called to Pinckneyville Friday to attend the funeral of their father, William Harris, who died at his home in that city. Mr. Harris was at one time warden of the Chester penitentiary. MDR 12 Jan 1918
P.B. Wilson returned Friday from Richmond, Ind., where he was called by the illness and death of his mother. His brother, Lieut. Scott Wilson, who is stationed at Fort Sam Houston with the Regular Army, came with him to spend a few hours with friends before leaving for Texas. Lieut. Wilson lived in Marion for a year. MDR 12 Jan 1918
The body of Harold Alexander, accompanied by his wife and other relatives arrived in Marion Friday from Villa Grove and was shipped to Simpson for burial. He was 42 and died of tuberculosis. MDR 12 Jan 1918
The court house clock was put out of commission Friday when snow was blown in the face and blocked the hands. MDR 12 Jan 1918
A premature infant girl was born 10 Jan to Mr. & Mrs. John Paloyza, 204 North Russell, who lived only one hour. Burial was in Rose Hill. MDR 12 Jan 1918
The remains of Cornelius James Dwyer who was killed Friday at Orient Mine when he was crushed under a motor, arrived Monday and was taken to the home of his sister, MRS. George/Jerry Thomas. He was born 21 Jun 1887 in Braidwood, Ill. and came to Marion in 1903 and four years ago to Orient. He is survived by his widow and one son, Cornelius James Kapford Dwyer, his aged mother, Mrs. John Connell who lives with her sons at West Frankfort, sisters: Mrs. George Thomas of Marion and Mrs. Chris Peacock of West Frankfort, brother: Wm. F. of Orient, half-brothers: George and John of West Frankfort. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 12, 14 & 18 & 18 Jan 1918
The infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Brice Cantrell of West Main Street died Friday night. MDR Monday, 14 Jan 1918
Earnest Franklin Bloodworth, 36, was shot and killed Monday on his way home from Marion by a stray shot which is supposed to have been fired by hunters who were shooting at a target. Ralph Jordon and Wesley Phillips are charged with firing the fatal shot. He lived with his father, Ben Bloodworth, sister Myrtle and brother John at the tie plant. He was practically an invalid and his brother supported the family. He had walked up the C & E.I. track to Marion to get groceries and was carrying a sack of meal when he was killed. The bullet struck him in the left side of the neck and caused death within a few minutes. The boys being questioned are Wesley Phillips, son of Mrs. Ernest Boles of 405 South Hill Street and Ralph Jordan, son of Joe Jordan of 207 West College. They had been shooting at a spot on a box car. The deceased was a native of Benton County, Tenn. and had lived in or near Marion seven years. The family moved to the tie plant in March, 1917. Burial was in Rose Hill. MDR Tuesday, 15 Jan & 17 Jan 1918
Divorces were granted Tuesday to Ella Eubanks from Chas. Eubanks, Opal Slankard from Carl Slankard and Josie Stone from Nathan Stone. MDR 15 Jan 1918
A daughter was born Saturday to Mr. & Mrs. Will Jones, living on S. Holland Street. The baby only lived a few hours and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 15 Jan 1918
Carterville Notes Grandma Smith died Thursday at the home of her son, Eli Smith, after a lingering illness of rheumatism.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Childers are the proud parents of a baby girl who arrived Wednesday, their second child and daughter.
News has just been received here of the birth of a boy at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John Daniels in Mounds. The mother is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Volner of this city.
A nine-pound boy arrived Saturday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Williams.
Mr. & Mrs. John Mcueil [McNeil?, as written] are the parents of a baby boy, their first child. They have named him Wilson Carol. MDR 15 Jan 1918
A daughter was born 13 January to Mr. & Mrs. Logan Dunaway, 400 South Monroe. MDR 15 Jan 1918
Word was received in Marion Wednesday of the death of John M. Mathis. He died of cancer at his home in Metropolis. He was a veteran of the Civil War and had passed the age of four score years. The family lived in Marion and vicinity many years, but for the past 20 years had lived at Metropolis. His first wife, who he married before the war, has been deceased many years and was the mother of 8 children: Thomas of near St. Louis; James living in the east; Elizabeth of Texas; Adie Hendrickson of Marion; William Grant, deceased; Victoria Campbell of Marion; Pollie Ann Angels, deceased and Margaret Turner of Marion. His second wife who survives was Esther Jane O’Neil and was the mother of 5 children: Franklin Mathews of Metropolis; Lulu Sommersett of Metropolis; Laura Davis, deceased; Sam deceased, and Richard of St. Louis, the latter two being twins. It is not known if the funeral will be held in Metropolis or Pleasant Grove where the children are buried. MDR Thursday, 17 Jan 1918
John Zorocco, a miner at Taylor Mine No. 3 at Freeman Spur, died at the Baker- Gardiner Hospital 17 Jan. He was injured 9 Jan by a rock fall and suffered a broken spine. He was 43 and survived by a wife and three children. MDR 17 Jan 1918
The funeral of Lorel Wooten, 18, will be held at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. John Wooten, 406 North Otis Street. He was born in Pope County. He leaves his parents and two sisters: Monnie, 14 and Leda, 12 and a brother Leland, 1 1/2 years. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 17 Jan 1918
Marriage license
Clarence Davis, 19 & Reba Edwards, 18, both of Marion MDR 17 Jan 1918
Joe Word, living on South 12th, while visiting with friends in Sesser, was stricken with paralysis Monday and died. Burial was in Herrin City Cemetery. HN 17 Jan 1918
Harry Durham, better known to his friends as “Cuckles” employed as a trapper at Sunnyside mine, was almost instantly killed Monday. He was driving at the time and was caught between the mule and the car. He was 16/17 years old and lived with his widowed mother on South 20th Street. His father died last summer and he was the sole support of his mother and several smaller children. HN 17 Jan & MDR 15 Jan 1918
Joe Clever, of Carterville, son of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Clever, who has been in training at Camp Taylor, Louisville, KY., died last Wednesday [9 Jan] from pneumonia following measles. This is the first death that has occurred at a cantonment among men from this county. MDR 11 Jan & HN 17 Jan 1918
J.W. Ghent, 76, died of heart trouble Monday at his farm home one mile west of here. He had lived on and worked his farm over 40 years. Survivors are sons: Monroe and Walter of this city and Dr. M.M. Ghent of St. Paul, Minn., brothers Matt who lives west of town and Hiram of Carterville, sisters Mrs. John Bulliner of Carterville and Mrs. Tena Carter of Christopher. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale. CH 18 Jan 1918
Mrs. Allen H. Miller died 17 Jan at the family home on the corner of Court & Chestnut of cancerous trouble. She was born 22 Nov 1852 in Calloway County, KY., the daughter of George E. & Martha Gibson. The family moved to Johnson County in 1863 and later to Williamson County. She married A.H. Miller 25 Feb 1880. Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters: Mrs. A.A. Mozley and Fannie Miller living at home, sister & brothers: Mrs. Mary Frances Mohler, John T. Allen & James Gibson, all of Goreville. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery/ Mt. Pleasant. MDR Friday, 18 & 19 Jan 1918
Gilbert Joyner, 20, son of Mrs. Susan Joyner of 412 East Thorne Street, and Naomi White, 19, of Lansing, Mich., were married Friday of last week in Paducah, Ky. Several young men of this city left last spring for Lansing where they secured employment. Mrs. White ran a rooming house there and Gilbert became one of the roomers. A friendship that ripened into a romance grew between her daughter, Naomi, and Gilbert. MDR 18 Jan 1918
Washington Gent, about 75, died last Wednesday at his home in Carterville. MDR 18 Jan 1918
Marriage license
Ernest Trout, 18, Marion & Lizzie Mason, 17, Herrin MDR 18 Jan 1918
Herrin The morality squad of the police department last night arrested three women of this city on the charge of frequenting disorderly houses. The women were arraigned Friday morning before Judge Wollard in the city court and entered pleas of guilty to the charge. They were fined $5 and costs each. MDR 18 Jan 1918
Marriage license
M.L. Dugger, 22 & Miss F.L. Griggs, 19, both of Creal Springs MDR Saturday, 19 Jan 1918
Mrs. Henry Kelley, 51, of Southern Township, died 18 Jan following a two weeks illness of paralysis. She was born Mary Felts and married Henry Kelley in 1888, at the age of 21 years. Surviving are her husband, sons Orvill of Johnston City, Oral a soldier at Camp Taylor, Luther living at home and Herman of Southern Township, a sister Mrs. James Avery. Burial will be in Lake Creek Cemetery. MDR 19 Jan 1918
Births
Twin babies of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Busch of Carterville. They have been named Helen Elizabeth & Charles Junior.
An 8 1/2 pound boy Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Ted Lainson of Hudgens, named Hudson Charles. The mother is the former Mattie Hudson.
An 8 pound son to Mr. & Mrs. John Lane of Hazelton, Ind. The mother is the former Mary Wellman.
A boy Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Dixon of North Washington. MDR 19 Jan 1918
D.A. Tinsley was taken to the pest house south of this city Friday and placed in quarantine for small pox. Several new cases have broken out within a few miles of this city, among them the family of A.H. Prather of Energy. MDR 19 Jan 1918
William Curtis Howell and Miss Lena Knight, both of Herrin, were married Friday by Squire Parks at the Parks Confectionery. Mrs. Ellen Howell and Mrs. Annice Knight, mothers of the groom and his bride, accompanied the couple, gave their consent and witnessed the ceremony. MDR 19 Jan 1918
Loral/Loren Wooton/Woothen, 18, of Marion was killed Wednesday when the heating system in a Coal Belt Electric line car in which he was riding exploded. He was sitting in a seat beside his father, John Wooton/Woothen. The explosion caused him to be thrown thru the door into the aisle of another compartment. Eleven were injured: Claude Henderson, Riley Proctor, John Wooton, Andy Connell son of William Connell, Jack Hogan, Robert Carbray, James Grear, Otis Short, Luther Parley/Penley, William Connell, all suffering cuts and bruises and Thomas W. Burgess, son of G.D. Burgess of Dewmaine, hip broken and severe bruises. All were miners. MDR 16 Jan, HN 17 Jan & CH 18 Jan 1918
Heart trouble aggravated by extreme cold, caused the death Friday of Marshall Hudgens, 54, a well-known stock dealer residing in Union County, west of Hudgens. He was driving cattle with George Moore to Johnston City when he fell from his horse dead near Whiteash. Elsewhere it says he was alone and the body was found frozen on the public road by travelers. About 30 years ago he lost his left hand when he was shot while removing the load from an old-fashioned gun. He leaves a wife and children: MRS. Edgar Meneese of Marion, Tyn Hudgens of Goreville, Mrs. Mae Moore of Wayside, Mrs. Meda Greer of Herrin, Mrs. Ethel Durham and Harvey Hudgens of Goreville, Paul, Frank and Marie Hudgens at home. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, two miles northwest of Goreville. MDR 12 Jan & CH 18 Jan 1918
James P. Chamness died 10 January. He was born 6 October 1844 on the same place where he lived the past 40 years. He married Viola Duncan 13 December 1865. To this union were born 11 children. Two, Kert and Ervin preceded him in death. His wife was also called 20 July 1917. Nine children survive: H.H., Frank, Mrs. S.S. Stephens, Leonard, Roy, Boyd and Dock all of near the home community, Mrs. Leona King of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Ada Snyder of Jackson County. One brother, Uncle Stephen, survives at the mature age of 93 years and one sister, Celia Wagner of North Dakota. The last words he uttered were “Oh, Lord!” CH 18 Jan 1918. Survived by children: D.M. Chamness of Marion, Franklin P. Chamness of Carterville, W.H. Chamness of Marion, Gertrude Stephens of Carterville, Leonard Chamness of Marion, Leona (Mrs. Roy) Kimmell of Oklahoma City, Okla., Roy Chamness of Carterville, Ada Snyder of Elkville and Boyd Chamness of Carterville. Burial in Chamness Cemetery. MDR 11 Jan & 15 Jan 1918
Mrs. Will Jones died at her home on South Holland Street Friday about twelve o’clock following the birth of a stillborn babe which occurred last Monday. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 o’clock at the home with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Saturday, 19 Jan 1918
A baby boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Fern Davis at their home north of the fair ground. MDR Monday, 21 Jan 1918
Carl McAnally, a school boy, son of Mr. & Mrs. Thos. McAnally of Whiteash, died 17 Jan of pneumonia. Burial was in Maplewood. MDR 21 Jan 1918
Births
An 8 1/2 pound boy to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lewis of Chicago. The mother is the former Maud Canfield of this city.
A boy Saturday to Mr. & Mrs. Ernest McClanahan of Scottsboro. MDR 21 Jan 1918
Sidelights from the big snow storm
Icicles from six to ten feet long, pendant from the roofs of buildings form an unusual sight now. For once in their lifetime, the youngsters are not able to eat the supply of icicles.
A funeral procession conducted entirely on sleds was the unusual sight at Johnston City Sunday when the casket was placed on a bobsled and the entire party of mourners was placed in a dozen sleds which made up the cortege. MDR 21 Jan 1918
The White school building, located six miles northeast of Crab Orchard, was destroyed by fire Monday. Miss Spillie [as written] Shrum is the teacher and she, along with the pupils, saved the seats, books, and clothing of the pupils and fixtures of the school. She boarded at the James Barter home. The coal house and all the coal was a total loss. MDR Tuesday, 22 Jan 1918
The funeral of Robert Duncan who died Sunday night in Chaffee, MO., following a year’s illness of tuberculosis, were held Tuesday with burial in Rose Hill. He was born in this city 15 Mar 1876. Surviving are brothers & sisters: Mrs. J.W. Mitchell of Marion, Mrs. Vinnie Powell of Vienna, Mrs. Lena Seltzer of St. Louis, Ernest Duncan of Detroit, Mich. and Will Duncan of Hillsboro, Texas. MDR 22 Jan 1918
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Boston died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Brayfield, in Cambria. She was born Elizabeth Ann Fielding in England on 19 Jun 1862. She came to America in 1865 and was married to J.W. Boston on 17 Oct 1883. Five children were born: Mrs. J.W. Biggs of Marion, Mrs. Wm. Brayfield of Cambria, Geo. W. of Logan, Ill., Mrs. May Simpson of Royalton and Mattie, deceased. Burial was in Maplewood. MDR 22 Jan 1918
Willie Ingram, 21 and Eliza Black, 21, both of Bush, were married Tuesday at Parks Confectionery by Squire Parks. MDR 22 & 24 Jan 1918
Marriage licenses
Otis Parks, 43, West Frankfort & Rebecca Summers, 43, Thompsonville
David Evans, 20, Carterville & Miss Freda Poe, 20, Herrin. Mrs. Sarah McMurtie, mother of the groom, accompanied them and gave consent.
John Wall, 20, Herrin & Ula Tope, 22, Rockwod. John A. Wall of Herrin, father of the groom accompanied them and gave consent. MDR 22 Jan 1918
The slaughter house north of this city, owned by Robert True and Harrison White, and operated by Joe Latham, was completely destroyed by fire Monday night. MDR 22 Jan 1918
James Kirwan, 41, & Emma Eagen, 38, both of Salem, were married Tuesday at Parks Confectionery by Squire Parks. They left for DuQuoin to visit before returning to Salem to make their home. MDR 22 Jan 1918
In memoriam — Sam Bracy, born 15 Oct 1865, died 22 Jan 1917, husband and father who departed this life one year ago today. MDR 22 Jan 1918
Orbie Lee Graves, 14, son of Mr. & Mrs. G. Graves, died Tuesday of typhoid and pneumonia at the home of his parents at Crab Orchard. His mother recovered from a severe attack of typhoid fever about two weeks ago. Funeral arrangements are not arranged, but will be held at Crab Orchard with burial at the cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 23 Jan 1918
Jim Harris of Creal Springs is rejoicing over the fact that he will soon be reunited with his sister, Miss Ada Harris of Peoria, who he has not seen in 25 years. She had been hunting for him for twenty years and he had been searching for her eight years. He has advertised in papers nationwide and the last one he placed was in the Peoria Star. He is now 29 years old and she is four years older. Their father was Archibald Harris and the maiden name of their mother was Ellen Gulley. The family lived in Williamson County a quarter of a century ago and will be remembered by older people. The mother died when Jim was four years old and Mr. Harris sent him to a Children’s Aid Society in Chicago, while Ada was sent to Murphysboro to be reared. Mr. Harris was later committed to the asylum at Anna where he died in March 1914. MDR Thursday, 24 Jan 1918
Marriage licenses
Roy Vaugh, 24 & Mary Tanner, 18, both of Carterville
R.W. Youty, 37 & Cora Blackburn, 26, both of Herrin
Charley Curtner, 18? & Minnie Holmes, 16, both of Creal Springs. Their parents gave permission. MDR 24 Jan 1918
Fusto Fideric, a miner at Bush, was adjudged insane Thursday and sent to the hospital in Anna. MDR 24 Jan 1918
Card of Thanks For kindness at time of sickness and death of my beloved wife, Ola Jones. Will Jones MDR 24 Jan 1918
Mrs. Harry Woods died Monday at the home of her mother, Mrs. C.C. Dawson on West Monroe, following the birth of a child five weeks ago. She was aged 30 years, 2 months and 19 days old. She married Harry Woods eight years ago and two children were born, a son aged 6 years and a daughter five weeks ago. Mr. Woods had gone to take a position in Washington, D.C. Complications following childbirth became serious and Mr. Woods was summoned and had been at her bedside ever since. Mrs. Woods’ father died several years ago. Burial was in Herrin City Cemetery. HN 24 Jan 1918
John Rocko, Italian miner who was badly injured at Taylor No. 5 at Freeman Spur several days ago, died Thursday in City Hospital. He was caught between a mule and car. HN 24 Jan 1918
Mr. & Mrs. L.K. Hall of Lansing, Mich. are the parents of an 8 1/2 pound baby boy. Mr. Hall is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hall of White Street. MDR 24 Jan 1918
Following a quarrel at their home in Dewmaine Sunday night, Monroe Wadkins, 37, colored miner at Madison No. 8, was shot and killed by his nephew, Fred Douglas, 24. Douglas lived with his widowed mother in the same house as Mr. & Mrs. Wadkins. Both were from Alabama. Douglas, who was shot in the right leg, his hip being broken, said his uncle entered the house in a quarrelsome mood and later left to borrow a gun. He alleges his uncle started shooting. Douglas then fired, killing Wadkins instantly with two shots in the back. Wadkins’ wife is said to have been much unconcerned over the death of her husband. He was shipped to Wilsonville, Ala. for interment. HN 24 Jan & CH 25 Jan 1918
Freda Poe, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Poe of Herrin and David Evans, son of Mrs. A.D. McMurtie of this city, were married Saturday night. The groom is the proprietor of the Busy Bee Confectionary store. They left for a wedding trip to St. Louis. HN 24 Jan & CH 25 Jan 1918
Hovering crows led to the finding of the body of Ben Wright, 17-year-old son of James Wright of Makanda Saturday near the Baptist church on the hill at that place. He had gone out to hunt rabbits during the severe blizzard of a week ago last Friday. When found, it was discovered he was shot through both legs, the wound causing him to bleed to death. It is believed his gun accidentally discharged while he was enroute home. His shotgun wasn’t found near the body, leading to the belief he was trying to make it home after being shot. His life blood poured out as he, alone in the Makanda hills, struggled with waning strength against the howling gale and freezing temperature, finally falling weak and exhausted within a short distance of the Makanda church, there to expire from loss of blood, or to freeze to death in the raging storm. The body was nearly completely buried in the snow. Funeral services were held in Makanda. MDR 22 Jan & CH 25 Jan 1918
Matilda Smith, 78, died of pneumonia Wednesday, 9 January at the residence of her son, Eli Smith, 901 Willow Street. She had been long suffering from rheumatism and had been living with her son since the death of her husband some time ago. She is survived by three sons, one residing here, one in Cottage Home and one in Fordville, one daughter, Mrs. John Musgrave of West Frankfort. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. CH 25 Jan 1918
Mrs. Florence Hoover, also known as Mrs. Florence Roach, died of pulmonary tuberculosis Saturday at her residence, 202 Mulberry Street. She is survived by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Craig of this city, one brother and a number of sisters. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 25 Jan 1918
Martha Smith, 59, wife of Scott Smith, died of pulmonary tuberculosis at her home 7 miles southwest of Carterville. Burial was in the Smith family cemetery on the Smith farm. CH 25 Jan 1918
Luther Pritchett, son of Mr. & Mrs. George H. Pritchett, 906 Public Square, died Friday after a long illness with tuberculosis. He was born in Attilla 18 Nov 1886 and moved to Marion twelve years ago. For eight years he was employed in the furniture and undertaking business. He married in Jan 1912, Laura Bradley, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Bradley of 708 North Logan, who died 8 Oct 1913. A daughter from this union, Mary Edna, survives along with the parents, with whom he lived, and brothers: Jim/John Pritchett is a soldier stationed at Fort Thomas, Newport, KY. and Gus of Bush. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Friday, 25 Jan 1918
Pope County News A boy was born Sunday to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Graves.
Charles Wilkins and Diamond Groves were married 13 Jan. They will move to Harrisburg soon as the groom has employment there. MDR 25 Jan 1918
An 8 1/2 pound boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Miller, their fifth child and second son. MDR 25 Jan 1918
Wm. H. Fry died 24 Jan at his home on North State Street at the age of 27? years, 4? months and 12 days. He suffered with atrophy of the liver following typhoid fever. He is survived by his widow. Funeral and burial was at Brookport, his former home. MDR 25 Jan 1918
Roy V. Hearn was killed instantly Friday at the Peabody mine where he was employed as a plumber by receiving an electric shock. Funeral services were held from the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Hearn on East Mitchell Street. Pall bearers were his cousins: Chas. Hearn, Hester Davis, Will Hearn, Herman Davis, Lemon Pulley and Walter Pulley. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Monday, 28 Jan 1918
Lloyd Shelton and Ruth Derrington of Johnston City were married Saturday at Parks Confectionery by Squire Parks. MDR 28 Jan 1918
Marriage license
Jewel Clark, 20 & Miss Vernie Sutton, 16, both of Marion. The fathers of the couples, Ezra Clark & Henry Sutton, accompanied the couple and gave consent.
Harry Turnage, 26 & Ida Hinchcliffe, 16, both of Creal Springs. MDR 28 Jan 1918
John A. Sinks, 33, prominent farmer of Lake Creek Township, ended his life by shooting at four o’clock Monday afternoon in the orchard at his father’s home while despondent over ill health. He had been in poor health over a year which was brought on by overwork. He lived one mile north of Scranton mine where he worked when not engaged in farming. Last summer he went west with his brother-in-law, Mr. Avery, brother Ben and Mont Bradley. After the return he went to Hot Springs a month ago with his brother Ben and returned only two days ago. He walked to the home of his father, adjoining his, and asked Ben about some socks. Ben told him they were upstairs. He went up to get them and secured his brother’s revolver. He then started across the orchard toward home. Mrs. Sinks heard the shot. He was the son of W.D. Sinks, supervisor of Lake Creek Township. He married in 1906 Senia Avery, daughter of J.W. Avery. She survives with four children aged from one to ten years. The following brothers and sisters survive: W. Arthur Sinks of Beech Ridge, Arlie Sinks a merchant at Pittsburg, Ben Sinks at home, Mrs. Lipzie [as written] Davis, wife of Ezra Davis of North Glendale Street, Marion, Leonard Sinks of Centralia and a half sister Charlotte at home. Burial was in Lake Creek Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 29 Jan 1918
Marriage licenses
Robert A. Jenkins, 21 & Nettie Troutman, 23, both of Herrin
William Chew, 24 & Pearl Thomas, 17, both of Carterville. Robert Thomas, father of the bride accompanied the couple. MDR 29 Jan 1918
Arthur Davenport, whose home is in Stonefort Township east of the Sarahsville Bridge, was found insane Wednesday and sent to the hospital at Anna. MDR Wednesday, 30 Jan 1918
Mrs. Alice Ollis, who lives with Mrs. Sarah Davis at 206 West Mitchell, died Tuesday with heart failure. MDR 29 Jan 1918
M. Crane, a miner at Taylor Mine No. 5 in Franklin County, was killed instantly last night when caught under a fall of slate. He was the son of Alonzo Crane of Freeman, and unmarried. MDR 30 Jan 1918
Richard Cloud and Iva Westmoreland, both of Hudgens, were married Tuesday J.H. Cloud, uncle of the groom, and Pearl Westmoreland, sister of the bride, were witnesses. The groom is employed at the Car Shops of East St. Louis and they will live there. MDR 30 Jan 1918
Sam Samanara, an Italian living at Freeman Spur, was found dead on the I.C. tracks near Sunnyside early Sunday morning. When the body was removed to Storme undertaking parlor, it was discovered he had been shot four times. He left home to go to Madison No. 9 with $70 on his person and carried a revolver. That was the last seen of him alive and when found the money and revolver were missing. HN 31 Jan 1918
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Arch Graham, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Spiller, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Geo. F. Burke, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Nall, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Rufus Stone, girl HN 31 Jan 1918
Nelson Barnett, colored, received a message Thursday informing him of the death of his brother, Robert Barnett, who was in Evansville. MDR 31 Jan 1918
Marriage licenses
James Littlejohn, 20 & Rosa Belle Tucker, 17, both of Marion. The fathers of the couple accompanied them and gave consent.
Chestley Kelley, 21, Marion & Effie Borum, 17, Creal Springs W.A. Borum, father of the bride gave consent. MDR 31 Jan 1918
February
William Donaly was born in Beith Aryshire, Scotland 3 Jan 1840 and died 29 Jan 1918 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Phillips. He married Mary Ganlay /Danley of Birmingham, England 1 Oct 1860. Ten children were born, five living: Ellen, wife of Henry Phillips of Carterville, James Donaly, Katherine, wife of George Phillips, also of this city, Mary Louise, wife of F.H. Koennecke of St. Louis and Mrs. Jennie Meyer of St. Louis. Mr. & Mrs. Donaly landed in America 25 April 1863, going to Pittsburg, Pa. where the lived 5 years, then moved to Murphysboro where they lived 6 years before coming to Carterville in 1874. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 1 Feb 1918
Mrs. J.D. Sutherland has returned from Mounds where she attended the funeral of her father, Henry Whitaker on Monday. He was 75 and a brother-in-law of Mrs. J.S. McRaven of this city. MDR Friday, 1 Feb 1918
Carterville Notes Pierce Crain went to Freeman to attend the funeral of his nephew, Irvin Crain, who was killed in the mine Tuesday night.
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Emery are the parents of a baby girl.
An eight-pound boy arrived Tuesday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Bryant on West Anderson Street, their fourth child and third son. MDR 1 Feb 1918
A boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Parks, the second child and second son. MDR 1 Feb 1918
Ida Henchcliff (Hinchcliff?), daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H.V. Henchcliff and Harry Turnage were married Tuesday. MDR Monday, 4 Feb 1918
A boy was born 2 Feb to Mr. & Mrs. Walter Dodd who only lived a short time. Burial was in Rose Hill. MDR 4 Feb 1918
Mrs. Milton Baker died Sunday at her home in American Hotel in Herrin. Survivors are her husband and two children, a son 16 and daughter 14. MDR 4 Feb 1918
Marriage licenses
William Downs, 27, Makanda & Kittie Ethel Spires, 20, Carbondale
Charley Baker, 21 & Bessie Shreve, 18, both of Marion
Raymond E. Green, 18, Herrin & Muriel Newell, 18, Energy MDR 4 Feb 1918
Five divorces granted Tuesday in circuit court:
Ethel Binkley vs Earl Binkley
Orelia Depoyster vs Jack Depoyster
Fay Whitehead Cavity vs William Jackson Cavity
Bettie Bradley vs Leslie Bradley
Mamie McNeill vs Peter J. McNeill MDR Tuesday, 5 Feb 1918
Two families are fighting for possession of the 5-year-old daughter of Mrs. Alice Ollis who died a week ago on South Liberty Street. At the time of the death the child was taken by Lloyd Watkins to raise. The grandmother, Mrs. John Morris of Gorevi!le came to this city Tuesday and demanded possession of the child and was refused. The matter was taken up with States Attorney R.R. Fowler and turned over to Chief of Police Wm. A. Sanders. After investigating the case, Chief Sanders decided to let the child stay in the present home unless ordered removed by the county judge. MDR 5 Feb 1918
Mrs. Maria Williams Woodley died at the home of her son, Mark Woodley, in Thorne Place 5 Feb at the advanced age of 74 years, 9 months and 17 days. She was born 19 Apr 1843 in Brigham, County of Devonshire, England, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Williams. In early womanhood she was married to Mark Woodley and after a score of years of married life in England, the family came to America 32 years ago and for the past 13 years have made Marion their home. The husband and father died a number of years ago. Surviving are three children: Mark Woodley, Mrs. Mud [as written] Cox and Miss Florence Woodley of Marion and W.H. Woodley of Chicago. [This is four children.] Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 6 Feb 1918
Marriage licenses
Dow Howell, 21, Blairsville & Arettie McCree, 18, Cambria
Henry Ziegler, 42, New Bridge & Pearl Stone, 33, Carterville
Thos. J. Stephens, 24, Carterville & Lillie Mouser, 18, Marion
Frank Miller, 33 & Verna Ball, 37, both of Herrin
Millard Needham, 23 & Blanche Parker, 18, both of Creal Springs MDR 6 Feb 1918
Marriage licenses
Joe Odum, 26, Creal Springs & Mattie Bearden, 18, Marion
Flodie Mayes, 21 & Lena Goodge, 21, broth of Simpson MDR Thursday, 7 Feb 1918
Mattie Bearden, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. O.E. Bearden of Marion and Joseph Odum of Creal Springs were married Wednesday. MDR 7 Feb 1918
A 9-pound boy was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Little of North Vicksburg Street, their third child and second son. Mrs. Little is the daughter of J.E. Perryman. MDR 7 Feb 1918
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Troutman were called to Cobden Wednesday because of the death of Mrs. Troutman’s father, Edgar Sparks, who formerly resided in Marion and was a brother to Frank Sparks, a well-known carpenter of Marion. MDR 7 Feb 1918
“Uncle” Mart and “Aunt” Sarah Mann, who were married 2 Feb 1868 in Williamson County, celebrated their 50th anniversary at their home here last Sunday. Mrs. Mann received, among other things, a book case and Mr. Mann a gold watch from their friends, neighbors and relatives. Sixty-two persons attended. [A list of those attending.] CH 8 Feb 1918
A marriage license was issued Wednesday to Thomas J. Stephen of Carterville and Lillian Mouser of Marion. CH 8 Feb 1918
Energy News Mr. & Mrs. George Graves are parents of a baby boy 3 Feb. CH 8 Feb 1918
Juanita Sarah Tyner, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. M. Tyner, died 2 Feb. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 8 Feb 1918
Mrs. Mary Wagoner Frick, 86, died Sunday at the home of her son near Hurricane. She is survived by four children: Ed Frick and Mrs. Jack McKay of Herrin, J.0. Frick of Marion and Albert of Hurricane. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery. CH 8 Feb 1918
Elisha H. Farless, 73, died 2 Feb. The body was taken to Dulamey, Ky. for burial. CH 8 Feb 1918
Divorces granted this week in circuit clerk
Thomas G. Richey vs Amanda Richey
J.T. Brann vs Alice Brann
Leon Yancy vs Lenna Yancy
Jennie Hodge Vincent vs David Wallace Vincent
Bessie Cruse vs Charles Cruse
Daisy Brack vs Hosea Brack [former name of Daisy Jeter restored] MDR Friday, 8 Feb 1918
Orland Wesley Jones, aged 2 1/2 years, foster son of Mr. & Mrs. C.M. Jones, died of pneumonia at the home of his foster parents with whom he has lived since he was six weeks old. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Louie Bearden, the mother having died when he was but an infant. He is survived by his father and stepmother, two sisters and one brother. Burial will be in Herrin. MDR 8 Feb 1918
Mrs. Sidney Davis Otey, wife of Will Otey, died 8 Feb at the family home one mile northeast of Pittsburg, following a long illness with a cancerous growth. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Davis. Surviving are her husband and seven children: Maud, John, Lillian, Ethel, George, William and a baby. MDR 8 Feb 1918
Marriage licenses
Rudolph Stushek, 32 & Miss Ella Stepanich, 36, both of Johnston City
Geo. E. Curneal, 22, Johnston City & Ethel L. Ferrell, 17, Herrin. Mrs. Mattie Ferrell accompanied and gave her consent.
Orla Cagle, 21 & Fay Price, 18, both of Carterville, Mrs. Lizzie Price accompanied and gave her consent. MDR Saturday, 9 Feb 1918
Marriage license
Guy A. Bell, 36 & Lillian Meadows, 30, both of Herrin MDR Monday, 11 Feb 1918
A daughter was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. Sam Groves of North Otis Street, their fourth child and second girl. MDR 11 Feb 1918
William C. Sullivan vs Mary Sullivan, bill for divorce. MDR 11 Feb 1918
Sidney Lashbrook was granted a divorce from Charles Lashbrook by default. Her maiden name will be restored. MDR Tuesday, 12 Feb 1918
William Schafer passed his 87th milestone on Tuesday and a large number of his descendants, relatives and friends gathered to help him celebrate. He is a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Germany and left there when 18 years of age, landing in New York where he remained two years. He then came to Marion but has lived at Creal Springs since before the time of the Civil War. He was a tailor by trade. He served three years and eleven months in Co C 31st Illinois Infantry. With his wife and daughter, Lina, he still lives at the old home at Creal Springs. He was married forty-nine years ago to Miss Caroline McGowan and fourteen children were born, twelve of them living: Will H. Schafer, Mrs. B.H. Riddle & Lina Schafer of Creal Springs, John A. Schafer, Mrs. W.T. Harris, Mrs. W.A. Sanders and Mrs. Harrison Rainbolt of Marion, Mrs. C.E. Tremlin of East St. Louis, Mrs. Geo. B. Hamilton of Windsor, Canada, Mrs. J.B. Belcher of Herrin, Mrs. Otto Horsley of West Frankfort and L.A. Schafer of O’Fallon. MDR 12 Feb 1918
J.E. Ledbetter, the well-known old Civil War veteran, is spending a few days in Marion with his relatives and old friends. He says he has “been to school this winter at the Soldier and Sailors Home in Quincy.” He expects to go to Pensacola, Florida again in the near future and still is working on his plan to locate a colony there of old soldiers and their wives. MDR 12 Feb 1918
On Thursday, February 7, 1918, the dread king of death broke in our home and severed from his body our little son, taking his immortal soul back to him that gave it. Sweet is the eternal sleep and sweet is the rest due him. For 14 days he suffered the pangs of catarrhal fever but the voice that was taken from him is restored and he is singing in the heavenly choir, music that mortals never knew and his soul rests sweetly in the arms of Jesus.
Bound by the tire of Nature, Till comes a fleeting breath, That severs soul and body And lays one down in death.
Oh, Orland, rest sweetly, Now that thou are gone. Rest with thy mother In your heavenly home.
Rest sweetly, ’tis due you, Who suffered so much below You are wearing garments That are as white as snow.
Orland had a loving disposition and he was always cheerful and with a smile so that everybody who knew him loved him. But darling son budded on earth to bloom in heaven. With a sigh of lament we murmur thy will be done. His foster parents, Mr. & Mrs. C.M. Jones MDR 12 Feb 1918
A 10-pound baby girl was born 8 Feb to Mr. & Mrs. George Allen, their third child and second daughter. Mrs. Allen was formerly Miss Ollie Robinson. MDR 12 Feb 1918
The body of the infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hunt was brought to Marion Wednesday for burial. The baby died Tuesday at the age of one day. MDR 13 Feb 1918
Leonard Martin was granted a divorce from Carrie Martin by default Wednesday. Also Mrs. Claude Moore was granted a verdict against her husband, Charles Moore. He had brought suit to have their marriage declared illegal on grounds of fraud, but after hearing the evidence, Judge HartwelL granted the separation to the wife on the cross bill she had filed. MDR Thursday, 14 Feb 1918
Miss Bertha Cuthbeson of Johnston City, who has been visiting friends in Harrisburg, was married there to Earl “Bondy” Cummins at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Barney Cummins. MDR 14 Feb 1918
Marriage license
Mat Tiscah, 29 & Lula Maravich, 18, both of Johnston City MDR 14 Feb 1918
A five-pound baby girl was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. A.F. Mangrum. The mother is the former Anna Kern. MDR 14 Feb 1918
The wedding of Miss Marie M. Williams and Louie P. Roberts is announced to take place this evening. The library board will meet this evening to consider the selection of the successor for Miss Williams. MDR Friday, 15 Feb 1918
A divorce and custody of a child was granted Friday to Dolly Emery from Bruce Emery. The petition of James W. Craig for a divorce from Eva Craig was called in circuit court. The evidence was not sufficient and the case was continued. MDR 15 Feb 1918
A telegram received by Mr. & Mrs. L.T. Williams from Peoria announced the birth of a granddaughter on Friday. Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Lawrence are the happy parents, it being their first child. Mr. Lawrence is at Camp Taylor with the 325 Machine Gun Bn. MDR 15 Feb 1918
Carterville notes Miss Tilla Bearden was called to Marion on account of the death of her little nephew, Orland Bearden. MDR 15 Feb 1918
Mary E. Williams, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L.E. Williams of North Garfield Street, and Sgt. Louie P. Roberts, son of Mrs. Mary Roberts, living three miles south of Marion were married Friday. MDR Saturday, 16 Feb 1918
Miss Mary Goodall was unanimously elected as librarian to succeed Marie Williams. MDR 16 Feb 1918
Wil Sommers of Creal Springs died Thursday in St. Louis where he had been taken to a hospital for treatment one week before. The remains were brought back to Creal Springs. MDR 16 Feb 1918
Mrs. Jack Hunter, 55, died Thursday at her home in West Frankfort. A husband, two sons and two daughters survive. She is an aunt of Arthur Keas of Marion. The funeral was attended by Mrs. Arthur Keas and daughter, Margaret. MDR 16 Feb 1918
The infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Luther Carvill, 504 W. Copeland, died shortly after birth Friday and was taken to Ozark for burial. MDR 16 Feb 1918
Marriage licenses
Louie P. Roberts, 30 & Mary E. Williams, 25, both of Marion
Clyde Coleman, 22, Marion & Jewel Moore, 19, West Frankfort
Walter Myers, 26 & May Gooder, 19, both of Herrin MDR 16 Feb 1918
Lelia Rigsby vs Renis Rigsby, he a non-resident, bill for divorce Laura A. Miller vs Joe H. Miller, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 16 Feb 1918
A divorce was granted Saturday to Mack Chavans from Eliza Chavans by default. The parties are colored. MDR 16 Feb 1918
An eight-pound boy arrived Saturday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. William Watson on North Madison Street, their first child. MDR 16 Feb 1918
The announcement of the marriage of Ottie R. Kerley of Simpson and Miss Otha D. Benton of Carbondale on 26 Jan has just been made. Both are teachers, Mrs. Kerley being located at West Hampton and Mr. Kerley at Edmondson School in Johnson County. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry F. Benton of near Carterville and the groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Kerley of Simpson. CH 15 Feb 1918
Resolutions — The following resolutions were adopted by the Ministerial Alliance of Carterville, Ill. their meeting of Feb 4, 1918:
Inasmuch as the Illinois State Department of health has from time to time endeavored to bring before the public the dangers arising from the practice of opening caskets in churches for the viewing of the deceased; and inasmuch as we realize the public, in general, has not had brought definitely to their attention the sanitary condition occasioned by this old and well accustomed tradition; Therefore We, the Ministerial Alliance of Carterville, Illinois, at our regular meeting on the 11th if February 1918, hereby commit ourselves as being willing to join with the Undertakers of this city in discouraging the continuation of this practice so far as possible. We further commit ourselves as being agreed that so far as possible the practice of Sunday Funerals should be discouraged. Signed E.J. Sabin, F.V. Wright, A.J. Ferrell, Thos. F. Harrington
We the undertakers of Carterville, Illinois most heartily concur with the Ministerial Alliance in bringing before the Public the matter of opening caskets in the churches and of having Sunday Funerals and do hereby agree to discourage this practice so far as possible. Signed Hunter & Co. CH 15 Feb 1918
The body of the infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. B.H. Heath, who died Sunday in St. Louis, was brought to Marion for burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mrs. Heath is the former Nellie Parks, daughter of Wesley Parks. MDR Monday, 18 Feb 1918
Herrin, Feb. 18 John Wilson, who passes under the alias of “Woodrow”, was taken to county jail today on a charge of assault to murder, while his wife, Mrs. Thursday Wilson, is under arrest for emptying a revolver at Hugh Maxwell. Mrs. Wilson is charged with firing five shots at Maxwell and then breaking her gun over him. After her assault, her husband took up the fight and shot Maxwell in the hip. The affray took place at the Bobby Dick or Pond Creek mine Sunday. Mrs. Wilson is supposed to be insane and has been charged with queer actions on previous occasions and is said to have shot the tire off a boy’s bicycle Sunday morning. MDR 18 Fed 1918
The trial of the divorce of Henry G. Hill from Hettie M. Hill was called for trial and is being heard by a jury. MDR 18 Feb 1918
Francis L. Gibbs, 26, was found dead Sunday morning in his room at the American Hotel in Herrin by Charles Slayton who went to awaken Gibbs who wished to take an early train to Carbondale. He was employed as a delivery man for Dawson Brothers, dealers in flour and feed. He was separated from his wife four years ago last September. They have one child. The body was sent to Carbondale for burial. MDR 18 Feb 1918
Nancy Jane Scherer, wife of Fred Sherer, died 17 February of pneumonia at the family home, 915 West Main, aged 64 years, 11 months and 5 days. She was born in Williamson County on 12 Mar 1853, daughter of M. & Elizabeth Phelps Stevens. Her first husband, George Owens passing away, she married second to Fred Sherer in 1900. She was the mother of two children: Mrs. Mollie Matthews of Granite City and John Owens who was killed three years ago this month. She is survived by stepchildren: Mrs. Anna Killman and John Sherer, also by one sister. She is also survived by several grandchildren as Mrs. Matthews is the mother of six children, Mrs. Kilman of two children and Mary, the nine-year-old daughter of John Sherer who has resided with Mrs. Sherer since the death of the child’s mother when Mary was six months old. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 18 Feb 1918
Marriage license
Ray Edwards, 21 & Oliva Woods, 18, both of Marion
Ira M. Hudgens, 23, Marion & Opal Gladys Wyatt, 21, Iuka MDR Tuesday 19 Feb 1918
An eight-pound daughter was born to Mr. & Mrs. Wiseman. MDR 19 Feb 1918
Arthur Stanley and Sarah Helms of Herrin were married Tuesday. MDR 19 Feb 1918
Coroner McCown held an inquest over the body of Roswell Clifton Brandon, 21 days old child of Mr. & Mrs. W.E. Brandon of Carterville who died Sunday. Natural causes was the verdict. MDR 19 Feb 1918
Charles Hill was granted a divorce Monday from Daisy Hill. The evidence was edifying. No defense was entered altho the defendant had some 25 witnesses ready to testify. The son was allowed to choose which parent he would go with while the daughter was placed in the custody of a sister of Mrs. Hill living in West Frankfort. Another Hill divorce was that of Harry Hill vs Hettie Hill. The defendant filed a cross bill and was granted a divorce on same. MDR 19 Feb 1918
Foster Dykes, a boy who was sent to the county court from Herrin, was adjudged as being feeble minded Monday and sent to the Lincoln State School and Colony for care and treatment. MDR 19 Feb 1918
John J. Ray, well known farmer of Corinth Township, living four miles east of Johnston City, died of pneumonia Tuesday. Surviving are his widow and children: Mrs. J.W. Lasswell of Johnston City, Mrs. Rolla Crain of Marion, Mrs. George Childers of Herrin, Hester Ray of Pittsburg and Charles Ray of Johnston City and several grandchildren, one is Mrs. Harry Sutherland. MDR Wednesday, 20 Feb 1918
Marriage licenses
Jesse Manning, 27 & Jane Ingraham, 20, both of Herrin Louis Cooki 26 & Addie Winchester, 19, both of Herrin MDR 20 Feb 1918
Adam Kutka of Johnston City was charged with assault with attempt to murder his wife. It is alleged he kicked, beat and choked her. He was sent to jail in default of $1,000 bail to await the action of the grand jury. MDR 20 Feb 1918
Mrs. Thursa Wilson was committed to the State Hospital for the Insane Wednesday. She was brought to the county jail Monday from Bobby Dick mine after she had threatened several lives with a pistol. MDR 20 Feb 1918
Divorces were granted to Pearl Thomas from Albert Thomas, Rella Williams from George Williams and Delbert O’Neil from Josephine O’Neil. MDR Thursday 21 Feb 1918
John Allsopp and Emma Martin of Herrin were married Wednesday at Parks Confectionery. MDR 21 Feb 1918
Helen Chesney, 2, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.T. Chesney of Herrin, drowned in a cistern at the family residence Sunday on West Monroe. She was missed and a search lasting two hours resulted in finding the body in the cistern. She was 2 years old on 17 Sep 1917, a bright child who was large enough to run about the neighborhood. MDR 18 Feb & CH 22 Feb 1918
Mrs. Mary Austin was born in Morthern, Ohio 23 Dec 1832 and died near Carterville 12 Feb 1918. About the year 1873 she married Rev. I.P. Austin. Two children were born, James and William, who both died in infancy. Rev. Austin died 28 Mar 1912 at Richton, Miss., after which she made her home with Mrs. Carrol, an adopted daughter of Tenn. On 13 Dec 1917, she came to Carterville with Mrs. Carroll, at whose home she passed away. She leaves three sisters: Mrs. Phoebe Cook of Ohio, Mrs. Martha Johnston and Mrs. Anna Keller of Michigan. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery. CH 22 Feb 1918
Golda Enola Rushing, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Enola Rushing who live 7 miles south died 14 Feb from whooping cough and other complications. She is survived by 2 brothers Earl and Herbert and one sister Delia?. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. CH 22 Feb 1918
Herrin — The frozen body of a man was found this morning in a cornfield where shuckers employed by Fred Ahl were gathering the last of his crop. The place was one fourth mile southwest of Mine A, and a quarter of a mile from the public road and two hundred yards from the railroad. He was identified by two carpenters working cards as S.T./C. Summers. One card was issued in Herrin and the other a West Frankfort card of more recent date. He was about 45 years old. MDR Friday, 22 & 25 Feb 1918
Marriage licenses
Mack Black, 44, Weyer [Weaver?] & Anna Kidd, 35, Christopher Barney Parona, 37 & Anna Piacienta, 34, both of Johnston City MDR 22 Feb 1918
Mr. & Mrs. Marion Frazer of W. Cherry Street are the parents of a nine-pound boy, their second child and first boy. MDR 22 Feb 1918
The East St. Louis Journal gives the following account of the shooting of Walter Scherritzs, a former Marion man who was employed in that city as a checker for Armour & Co, at the National Stock Years: With four bullet wounds in his abdomen and legs, Walter Sherritz, 35, was found by the police this morning in a house at 206 South Fifth Street. Maude Odell, 27, who was with him when the police arrived, was arrested. At the Deaconess Hospital at noon physicians said he could not recover. He was also known as “Rabbit” and was the son of the late Hal Sherrtiz. He has a sister, Mrs. Lou Tudor, living at 1600 West Main and another, Mrs. John Lentz and a brother, Lee, living at Carbondale. Two brothers, Harry and Luther, live at Herrin. MDR Saturday, 23 Feb 1918
Mrs. Mary A. Whitaker died Thursday at the home of her son, Ernest Whitaker, 812 West Madison, Herrin, after a lingering illness of several months. She was 64 years, 6 months and 15 days old. She is survived by four sons: Ernest R. of this city, Elias E., William R. and James W. Whitaker of West Frankfort, and one brother: L.B. Smith of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Burial was in Tower Grove Cemetery, Murphysboro. This is the second death to occur at this home within a week. Mrs. Whitaker’s mother, Mrs. Etta Penland died 14 Feb, MDR 23 Feb 1918
John Patterson was killed in a mine in Hillsboro. He was born in Benton, the son of Richard and Rachel Pope Patterson, natives of Scotland. He was 35 years old on 17 January. Surviving are brothers and sisters: Mrs. Margaret Mcluckie of Marion, Mrs. Marion Coda of Chicago, Mrs. Belle Mckine of Chicago, Mrs. Joan Rudolph of Morris, James of Morris, Richard of Herrin and Andrew who is in the army. The body will be brought to Marion for the funeral. MDR Monday, 25 Feb 1918
The remains of Walter Sherertz who died Saturday in Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, following the infliction of fatal wounds with a pistol, were brought to the home of his sister, MRS. Harry Tudor on West Main Street. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 25 Feb 1918
John Roberts, 20, well known young farmer of Corinth Township, died of typhoid fever Sunday at the home of his father, Newt M. Roberts of Corinth. He had been married only a few months and is survived by his young widow and his parents. The funeral will be held at Simmons Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. MDR 25 Feb 1918
Ralph Everette Williams, son of Mr. & Mrs. Terry Williams, died 23 February at the family home on Walker venue, aged 8 months and 25 days. He was born 29 May 1917. He took sick on 8 October but had improved and was apparently well but was stricken Tuesday with a relapse and died from pneumonia. One other child, Charles, 6, survives. MDR 25 Feb 1918
Carterville notes Mr. & Mrs. Earl McCluskey are the parents of a baby girl. MDR 25 Feb 1918
Marriage licenses
Oscar Mitchell, 22 & Grace Boles, 22, both of Marion
John Blumenstock, 25, Marion & Lucy Basley, 24, DeSoto
Willie Huffman, 19 & Sadie Owens, 22, both of Johnston City
J.W. Huffman accompanied and gave consent. MDR 25 Feb 1918
A 7 1/2 pound girl was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. James Mosley of North Monroe Street, their third child and second girl. MDR 25 Feb 1918
G.W. “Wash” Dempsey was brought back to his home in Creal Springs from the hospital in Terre Haute, Ind. He has been engaged in the mercantile business and is a farmer. He was working on the farm during cold weather and became overheated. Paralysis resulted which affected his throat and lower part of the body. He first consulted specialists in St. Louis then went to Terre Haute. MDR Tuesday, 26 Feb 1918
The little son of Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Phemister died of pneumonia Sunday. Mr. Phemister and little daughter are both ill with pneumonia. MDR 26 Feb 1918
A boy was born Sunday to Mr. & Mrs. John Walters. MDR 26 Feb 1918
Oscar Mitchell and Grace Boles, daughter of Mrs. Dora Boles of West Goodall Street, were married Saturday. MDR 26 Feb 1918
Fred McGee was arrested Monday for abandoning his wife and children. MDR 26 Feb 1918
James French a farmer living near Eldorado, is said to be 105 years old. Uncle John Dempsey, living at this place, will be 100 years old in June. MDR 26 Feb 1918
John Paterson, who was killed Sunday in Hillsboro, was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. Besides the relatives in Marion, the following brothers and sisters were present: MRS. William Rudlow of Morris, Mrs. Ed Vodak and Mrs. Peter Defries of Chicago, Richard Patterson of Herrin and John Patterson of Morris. MDR Thursday, 28 Feb 1918
Joe Bainbridge and Ida Scott of Albuquerque, New Mexico, were married 25 Feb in Albuquerque. Joe is a former Marion boy, the grandson of J.C. Jackson and a nephew of Mayor E.B. Jackson. He has been in business in Albuquerque the past five years, but recently sold his business there. The couple will make their home in Los Angeles, Calif. MDR 28 Feb 1918
Mrs. Mary Chiodini died of pneumonia Tuesday at the family home on North 17th Street, Herrin. She is survived by her husband and five children: Mrs. John Marlow, Rosa, Jennie, Gena and Caesar. The funeral was held at the Catholic Church. MDR 28 Feb 1918
Carterville notes A girl was born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Winn, their fourth child and first daughter. MDR 28 Feb 1918
An 8-pound girl was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Earl Routley, 910 North Garfield, their first child. MDR 28 Feb 1918
A son was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Finis Eairhart of Spillertown, their second child and second boy. MDR 28 Feb 1918
March
Lucy Beasley of DeSoto and John Hammerstock of Marion were married Monday. CH 1 Mar 1918
Mr. & Mrs. John Boyd of Herrin were here Monday to attend the funeral of the two-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Phemister, who reside south of the city. Elsewhere is an obituary too dim to read, but it says buried in Hampton Cemetery. CH 1 Mar 1918
William Hartwell Deloach of Crainville, died Wednesday at the hospital in Carbondale following an illness of several weeks. He underwent an operation Tuesday in hopes of his recovery. He was born 27 May 1853 in Tennessee and died 27 Feb 1918. He is survived by a wife and five children: Liman Deloach of Marissa, Mrs. Etta McGowan of Belleville, Tila Deloach of Belleville, Berneice Deloach of Marissa and Mrs. Kate Williams of Carterville, one brother: James T. Deloach of Carterville and one sister: Mrs. Mary Troutman of New Denison. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery. MDR Friday, 1 Mar 1918
Marriage licenses
Robert Logan Collins, 71, Marion & Mattie Rollers, 59, Mt. Vernon
Samuel Newton, 57 & Julia Hawk, 59, both of Herrin
B.F. Ice, 21, West Frankfort & Ruby K. Harry, 18, Johnston City
Louis Futrell, 22, Herrin & Lizzie Chitty, 19, Carterville MDR 1 Mar 1918
Uncle Bob Collins, well known colored citizen, lamenting the loss of his third wife, has taken unto himself his fourth wife. The ceremony was at the home of the groom on South Market Street. He was born in slavery and has claimed Marion as his home many years. MDR 1 Mar 1918
An 11 1/2-pound girl was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Albert Lannon, 502 South Duncan, their second daughter and fourth child. MDR Saturday, 2 Mar 1918
Mrs. William T. Prather died Saturday at the home on East Marion Street following a long illness of peritonitis and lagrippe. She was born Eliza Jane Rich 15 Sep 1872 in Williamson County, daughter of Isaiah and Elizabeth Whitlock Rich. She married 26 Sep 1888. Five children were born: Mrs. Tabitha J. Franklin of Marion, Mrs. May Stover of O’Fallon, Marie & Euterpe Prather at home. One son, Johnnie, died in infancy. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Monday, 4 Mar 1918
The body of Ralph Brose Chamness, 18, son of Mr. & Mrs. Brose Chamness, formerly of Creal Springs, was brought to Creal Springs Monday from Thebes. He was fatally injured Friday while employed on a dredge boat on the Mississippi, being caught in the pile driver. The family lived within 1500 yards of the river at IlImo, where Ralph was employed in the Civil Service Department at Gray’s Point. He was working on a derrick when he was caught in a belt and the left arm pulled from the socket and the left leg mangled. He was rushed to the hospital at Thebes where the limb was amputated but he only lived two hours. His father heard his cries and helped release the body. He has two sisters, Mrs. Charles Sherertz and Nell Chamness, both of Marion. The funeral was at the Methodist Church in Creal Springs with burial in the city cemetery. MDR 4 & 5 Mar 1918
Mrs. Martin Mofield died Saturday evening at her home two miles north of Crab Orchard from the effects of burns received that afternoon while engaged in burning rubbish in her yard. Her dress caught fire and her husband was seriously burned about the hands in trying to save the life of his wife. It is probable that he may lose several of his fingers. Mrs. Mofield was 77 years old and was a member of the well-known Hendrickson family of that community. The couple had no children, but she reared four stepchildren who loved her as a mother: Martin and Luther Mofield and Mrs. Theo. O’Neil live at Crab Orchard. Burial was at the Hendrickson family burying ground at Pleasant Grove. MDR 4 Mar 1918
Veterans of the Civil War are dying at the rate of 100 daily, according to Orlando A. Somers, Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. Somers made this announcement during patriotic exercises in this city to honor Abraham Lincoln and the Union defenders. Mr. Somers said there are now living approximately 26,000 veterans according to the pension office at Washington and he added that the country would have suffered a great loss after they had all passed away inasmuch as they had been a commanding factor in keeping patriotism alive in this country. MDR 4 Mar 1918
Births
A boy named Edward Stevenson was born to Mr. & Mrs. Ed Nance of Los Angeles, Calif. The father was formerly a Marion boy and is a brother of W.C. Nance of Marion.
A son was born Sunday to Deputy County Clerk Ray Miller, the second child and first son. MDR 4 Mar 1918
A telegram from Fordyce, Ark. was received Sunday by Chas. Ozment, manager of the Co-Operative Undertaking Establishment, asking what was to be done with the body of Mrs. Mary/Nancy Pedago/Pedigo which was shipped from here last Thursday in charge of her daughter, Ruby Wilson. Mrs. Pedigo died Tuesday and after the funeral Thursday was sent to her old home, Junction City, Ark. near the Louisiana line for interment. The body reached the transfer point at Fordyce at 2 a.m. Friday and up to Sunday no one had called for same. Miss Wilson had $40 in money with her and the papers for the transportation of the body. Whether she did not understand what to do at the transfer point and went on without the body, or whether she herself has disappeared is the mystery connected with the case. On Sunday the money needed to forward the remains was sent to Fordyce. MDR 4 Mar & 5 Mar 1918
William Alexander died Tuesday at his home on South Mechanic Street. He was born two miles east of Marion on 1 Jul 1837. On 18 Mar 1874 he married Talitha Clifton who survives with six children: John and Ed Alexander, merchants of Marion, Charles Alexander of Johnston City, Otis Alexander at home, Mrs. W.L. Elliott living south of Marion and Mrs. Alva? of West Main Street. One child died in infancy. Four brothers and sisters are also deceased and he was the last of his family. He suffered 25 years with rheumatism and had been an invalid 15 years. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 5 Mar 1818
Mrs. Nellie Davis of Marion gave up her mother’s pension, telling County Clerk E.H. Scobey she no longer needs it and to apply it to others. She raised 15 children, 10 of her own and 5 orphans who are now grown and able to help her. Scobey said it is the first case under his observation where a pensioner has voluntarily relinquished her payments from the fund. MDR 5 Mar 1918
Crab Orchard The funeral of Mrs. Alma Eckols/Eckels were held Sunday. She was born 12 Oct 1886, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John S. Norman of Crab Orchard. She married Levi Eckles 14 Feb 1912. She leaves a husband, two children: Dwight, 4 and Thomas Lowell, 2, father & mother and two sisters, Mrs. Mina Cox of Crab Orchard and Mrs. Iva Radford of Marion. Burial was in the old Bethlehem graveyard. MDR 5 & 6 Mar 1918
Orba Calvert, small daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Will Calvert of Carterville, underwent another serious operation Sunday. There are still some hopes for her recovery. MDR Wednesday, 6 Mar 1918
Marriage licenses
A.W. Sturm, 28, & Miss Gussie Springs, 24, both of Pittsburg
B.E. Pulley, 71 & M.E. Hunt, 46, both of West Frankfort MDR 6 Mar 1918
Mrs. Emma L. Moake of Johnston City, about 30 years old, died Monday at Holden Hospital. MDR 6 Mar 1918
A shooting affray at Donnely Row, Co1p, Wednesday resulted in the death of Henry Mish, a Negro who recently came here from Alabama. Anna Mckeag, also colored, is held in the calaboose at No. 9 on a charge of killing Mish. She is a widow whose husband died about a week ago. She claims Mish was beating her and the shooting was in self-defense. MDR Thursday, 7 Mar 1918
Ned Corder 81, died 7 March at the home of his son, Jerry M. Corder, 3 miles southeast of Crab Orchard. He served in the 81st Regiment Illinois Volunteers thru the Civil War. His wife preceded him in death and survivors are sons, Jerry Corder, Lou of Carterville, Otto of Crab Orchard and John of Scottsboro. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant. MDR 7 Mar 1918
Marriage licenses
Jake Pritchett, 23 & Eula Kelley, 18, both of Goreville
Alden Deaton, 24, Creal Springs & Mary Martin, 24, Stonefort
William Henry Vickery, 19 & Helen Bernice Allen, 20, both of Marion G.W. Vickery, father of the groom, gave consent. MDR 7 Mar 1918
Herrin notes Mrs. Eva Bradley and daughter, Hazel, have returned from Hopkinsville, Ky. where they were called by the death of the former’s father. MDR 7 Mar 1918
George Washington Dempsey died Monday at his home in Creal Springs following an illness of some duration with paralysis. He is survived by five children: Miss Gaynell Dempsey, Irene, Lester and Wilbert at home and Thelma, three brothers: William Allen of Marion, J.W. of Arkansas and Cornelius of Marion. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery near Goreville, Johnson County, the old homestead. CH 8 Mar 1918 MDR 4 Mar says one brother, Night Officer C. Dempsey & Bud Dempsey and his aged mother of Marion.
Lotis Franklin, 8, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ellis Franklin of this city, died Sunday of leakage of the heart, having suffered for the past two years. She is survived by her parents and a sister, aged 4 years. CH 8 Mar 1918
Card of Thanks — For sympathy and assistance in death of our father and husband, William H. Deloach. Maggie Deloach and family. CH 8 Mar 1918
Hattie McCoy and James Johnston, a colored pair from Donley Row, near Co1p, were brought to Marion and placed in the county jail Thursday. The woman is charged with shooting Henry Nix, an Alabama Negro, aged 30 years, Thursday. Johnston is held as an accomplice. The gun belonged to Johnston, a restaurant keeper. The shooting occurred during the night and the woman claimed the dead man had been chasing her when she fired the shot, but she claimed also that she did not know the shot was fatal. The finding of the body was not reported until the next morning altho it was lying in plain view of several Negro cabins at No. 9. MDR Friday, 8 Mar 1918
Robert R. Brush died of pneumonia Thursday at his home on Beech Street. He was born 19 Jan 1872 in Missouri. At the age of 3 years, his parents moved to Pope County and for the past 7 years he has lived in Williamson County. He married Edna Stapleton 17 Feb 1897 and 6 children were born who survive with their mother: Lina, Clara, Homer, Dennis, Claude and Lorene. His mother, Mrs. Sarah Brush of Marion survives, also a brother, D.B. Brush and sisters, Mrs. Effie Harper & Mrs. Ollie Welks of Marion, Mrs. Dub Wels and Mrs. Amelia Bailey of Stonefort. The body was shipped to Ozark for burial in Zion Cemetery. MDR 8 & 9 Mar 1918
Marriage license
J.W. Eaton, 43, Cobden & Savannah Willard, 29, Creal Springs MDR Saturday, 9 Mar 1918
Friends in Herrin just learned of the wedding of Clarence Roberts, who is stationed at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Elsie Copher of Herrin, at Louisville, Ky. on 22 Feb. The groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Roberts of South 12th Street and the bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Copher who reside just west of the city. MDR 9 Mar 1918
A girl was born Saturday to Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Caldwell of South Van Buren Street. MDR 9 Mar 1918
James W. Bradbury, merchant, died 10 Mar at his home, 1415 West Main Street from auto intoxication which developed into ebblism [as written]. He was born 25 Oct 1863 in Jackson County, near Cottage Home. His father was a Union soldier who gave up his life for his country in the battle at Snake Gap, Georgia, and his mother died three weeks after the birth of her son. He married Alma Thaxton 27 Oct 1889. He moved to Marion 15 August 1900. He spent several years as a salesman and devoted a few years to work as a contractor and builder. Seven years ago, he purchased the book store that was operated under the name J.W. Bradbury & Sons. His wife conducts a millinery store in the same room on the northwest corner of the square. Surviving are his widow, three sons, J. Roscoe, Dr. M.L. a dentist at Salem and Carl a student at Jacksonville, two grandsons Charles Winston son of J.R. and M.L. Jr. son of Dr. Bradbury, a sister Mrs. Sarah Whitley of Anna, Ill. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Monday, 11 Mar 1918
Mrs. May Lula Cushman of Spillertown was found to be insane and committed to the hospital at Anna. She is 36 years of and she has a husband and one child. Worry over the death of twin babies caused her to lose her mind. MDR 11 Mar 1918
Marriage licenses
Onufr Stunger, 33 & Verona Pausa, 40, both of Zeigler
Albert Boling, 26, West Frankfort & Ernis Baker, 22, Norris City MDR 11 Mar 1918
Ada May Allen, wife of Elias Allen, died Monday at Marion Hospital from apoplexy. She and her husband arrived from their home in New Mexico just before the holidays to visit her daughter, Mrs. Elijah Lewis of Thorne Place and was still her guest when she became ill. Survivors are her husband, five children: Mrs. Elijah Lewis of Marion, Miss Marion Allen of DuQuoin, Miss Emma Allen of Chicago, Mrs. Harry Vickery of Marion and William Allen of West Frankfort. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 12 Mar & 13 Mar 1918
Resolutions of Respect — Death has claimed two, Roy V. Hearn and Raymond Stroud. Mayflower Lodge No. 396 I.O.O.M. [as written], Marion, Ill. MDR 12 Mar 1918
A girl was born Tuesday to Mr. & Mrs. Otto Grant of North State Street. MDR 12 Mar 1918
In Memoriam — In loving memory of our dear mother, H. Emaline Hill, who departed this life one year ago, March 12, 1917. MDR 12 Mar 1918
Myrtle Perry Holder, wife of Cecil Holder, died Tuesday at her home in Johnston City following the birth of an infant who is doing nicely. Her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Perry are former residents of Marion. Burial will probably be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 12 Mar 1918
The body of Mrs. Pedigo was received at Junction City, Arkansas and buried in Holly Grove Cemetery and Ruby Wilson is and has been with relatives ever since her arrival last week. MDR Wednesday, 13 Mar 1918
Miss Florence Oakley died Wednesday, 13 March at her home on North Van Buren Street from tuberculosis. She was born 9 July 1892 in McClain County, Kentucky and came to Marion with the family four years ago. Her mother died sixteen years ago. Surviving are her father, W.T. Oakley of Kentucky, brother Woodson Oakley of Earlington, Kentucky and a brother and sister, James and May Oakley of Marion. She was employed by the glove factory until compelled to give up her work by poor health. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 13 Mar 1918
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Thirlaway attended the funeral Thursday of Harry Featherstone at Sesser, who died there Wednesday. He was married to Jane Maitland in Hillsboro last September. His bride was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Harry S. Maitland, formerly of Marion. MDR Thursday, 14 Mar 1918
An eight-pound baby girl was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Miller and has been named Betty Louise. This is their second child, a son, J.B., having passed away last September. MDR 14 Mar 1918
Chales Bullard died 14 March of dropsy at his home, 709 North Granite. He was born in Illinois 25 Jan 1886, son of Zack Bullard, deceased. Survivors are his mother, a brother Willard and sister Mrs. Eva Hearn. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 14 Mar 1918
Daisy Gower, 36/32, wife of Edward Gower of this city, died Sunday from illness following the birth of a child. Survivors are her husband and three children aged 13, 10 years and the youngest one week, mother: Mrs. Lewis who lives here, three sisters & one brother: Mrs. Ernest Jeter and Nancy Lewis of this city, Mrs. Taylor Atkinson and James Lewis of Marion. Burial was in Hill Crest Cemetery. MDR 11 Mar & CH 15 Mar 1918
Orben/Orla Calvert, 8-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Calvert of this city, died Tuesday at Harrisburg Hospital. She underwent two surgical operations for leakage of the heart. She was born 18 Feb 1910. She is survived by four brothers and 2 sisters: Troy, Herman, Vernell, Cecil, Faymel & Elsie. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery. CH & MDR 15 Mar 1918
Francis Marion James died at the home of his son, D.B. James, 3 miles southeast of Carterville Monday. Burial was in Hampton/Hurricane Cemetery. CH & MDR 15 Mar 1918
George Hertz died Wednesday of dropsy at Emma Jones Hospital. He was 59 years, 6 months and 15 days old. He was unmarried and survived by his stepmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hertz of Grassy Township, and two stepsisters, Mrs. Herbert Rush and Mrs. John McAnally of Marion. The funeral was at Crab Orchard Church with burial in the cemetery nearby. MDR Friday, 15 Mar 1918
Marriage license
S.D. Loni, 30 & Miss Mary Evoppi, 32, both of Freeman Spur MDR 15 Mar 1918
Ed Samuels, 37, of near Crainville, died Thursday. He was taken sick with tuberculosis six years ago and had been an invalid since that time and had been confined to his bed the past year. He is survived by his other, Mrs. Mandy Samuels, brothers, Joseph and Grover, sisters, Maggie Samuels and Mrs. Mattie Forbes, all living near Crainville, three half-brothers, J.B. Samuels of Carterville„ William & Otis Samuels and a half sister, Miss Cora Samuels of near Crainville. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery. MDR 15 Mar 1918
Births
A 10 3/4-pound son Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Paul Norman of West Cherry Street. ,their second child and first son. Mrs. Norman will be remembered as Miss Edith Rhea.
A girl Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Reed of North Court Street. MDR 15 Mar 1918
Mrs. Parker Of this city received news of the death of her daughter-in-law, Florence Crowell, 36, wife of Frank Crowell at her home in Athens Monday. She is survived by her husband and three children. CH 15 Mar 1918
Mr. & Mrs. I.B. Miller celebrated their 50th anniversary 15 March at their home near Willeford. [A long list of those attending.] MDR Saturday, 16 Mar 1918
Congress passed Daylight Savings Time law Friday. MDR 16 Mar 1918
Marriage licenses
Jasper Abbott, 43 & Myrtle Motsinger, 36, both of Creal Springs
Olin T. Davis, 19, Herrin & Cornelia Patterson, 19, Karbers Ridge. The father of the groom was present and gave consent.
Willie Blumenstock, 22 & Minnie Carson, 28, both of Marion MDR 16 Mar 1918
Marriages
Henry Polson & Ethel Douglas, both of West Frankfort, were married Saturday. They were accompanied by M. Douglas, a brother of the bride and Mrs. Fry.
John Feigel, 37, of Herrin & Bertha Simmons, 20, of Whiteash, were married Saturday.
Roy Anglin, 21 & Beatrice Garrison, 16, both of Johnston City, were married Saturday. George W. Garrison, father of the bride, accompanied them and gave his consent. MDR Monday, 18 Mar 1918
Cora Knight, 36, was adjudged insane Monday and will be taken to Anna for treatment. Worry over the belief she would have to go to war caused her to become violent at times. MDR 18 Mar 1918
Marriage license
G.R. Sisk, 53, Dawson Springs & Mollie Williams, 50, Johnston City MDR 18 Mar 1918
Olga May Bradley, wife of W.T. Bradley, died 19 March at her home, 409 East Main Street. She had been ill a long time with nervous troubles. She was born in Johnson County 20 Jan 1876, daughter of J.M. Gresham. Besides the husband, one daughter, Ulelia?, survives. Burial will be at Cassville, Mo. MDR Tuesday, 19 Mar 1918
Helen Carson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. D.H. Carson of Herrin, and Harrison Smith of Herrin, were married Friday in St. Louis. MDR 19 Mar 1918
James Monroe Burkhart is dead. The announcement came as a shock to his friends who had seen him after his return from California last Friday and who had commented on how well he appeared to be. In company with his wife and daughter, Ruby, he had spent the winter months in California. He was born 8 June 1841 in Knox County, Tenn. His father was Peter Burkhart who was born in Hagerstown, Md., 1 Nov 1785. His mother was Anna Gilliam, born 1801 in Knox County, Tenn. The father died in 1869 and the mother in 1889, both in Knox County. He came to Marion in 1862 and in 1869 entered the ranks of the dry goods fraternity. He married Mary Ellen Spiller on 5 May 1872. They were the parents of nine children. The first born, Anna Elizabeth, died at the age of 22 months. Lena, the second, died at the age of 17. Carl, the third lives in Benton, he is the father of four: Marjorie, Ellen, George H. & Jean Monroe. William Spiller Burkhart, the fourth, has two children: James William & Winifred. Jean Burkhart has resided with his father since the death of his wife. Kate, the next child, married Dr. Barney Ferrell, but only lived about eight months after her marriage. She died in Oregon and the body now lies at rest in Rose Hill Cemetery. Ethel Burkhart married Leon A. Colp and has one child, Katherine, aged 7 years. Ralph is a dentist serving in the aviation field at Millington, Tenn. Ruby is the youngest and lived with her parents. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 20 Mar 1918
James Crow was found guilty of manslaughter of Raymond Stroud. The jury was out 26 hours. MDR Thursday, 21 Mar 1918
Marriage licenses
Hiram Hendrickson, 46 & Orpha Owens, 21, both of Marion R.R. 2
(Pete) Peteff, 32 & Mattie Gray, 27, both of West Frankfort MDR 21 Mar 1918
Walter Casey Skaggs was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Walter W. Skaggs, their second child and first boy. He is named after his father and bears his mother’s maiden name. Grandpa Samuel K. Casey is as proud of the babe as is his parents. MDR 21 Mar 1918
Circuit court — The first criminal case on the docket is that of Jim Crow for the murder of Raymond Stroud at Dick Adams’ place at “Quarter Way” on Christmas Eve. Also, the trial of Eugene Haley for the murder of Joe Cirwonka on December 15 at the bootlegging joint of Tony Flora of Weaver, said to have resulted from a quarrel over a game of poker, was called on Wednesday. Haley is a Kentuckian and Cirwonka is a Polander. James Bain was killed at the same time, but it was an accident as he was not involved in the quarrel. HN 21 Mar & MDR 20 & 22 Mar 1918
David Nally was shot and killed by Richard Weir Monday at Harrisburg during a quarrel over ownership of a garden of onions. Both men lived in the same house. It is alleged Weir threatened to shoot Nally, whereupon Nally told Weir if he did not shoot him he was a coward. Weir emptied the gunshot into Nally’s body causing instant death. Weir was arrested. HN 21 Mar 1918
Card of Thanks — For assisting us in the illness and death of our wife and aunt, Mrs. Margaret Jones. Ishmael Jones & T.W. Harland and family. HN 21 Mar 1918
Thomas I. Newkirk received a telegram the latter part of the week announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. J.D. Peters, who died 15 March at her home in Edgewater, N.J. following an attack of pneumonia. She was buried in Wooster, Ohio where only a few months ago her husband, J.D. Peters, well known in this city, was laid to rest. HN 21 Mar 1918
Marriage licenses
J.E. Oliver, 27 & Mrs. Anna M. Stephens, 45, both of Marion
Adam Kuerpoesgh, 35 & Verona Pel, 37, both of West Frankfort MDR Friday, 22 Mar 1918
West Frankfort American — W.T. Murphy of this city was acquitted of the murder of Roy Todden “Dynamite” which occurred June 21st of last year. MDR 22 Mar 1918
Dr. H.V. Ferrell, oldest practicing physician in Carterville in point of service, suffered a stroke of apoplexy Friday of last week. He is recovering nicely. CH 22 Mar 1918
Jean Haley was acquitted for the killing of Joe Cirwonka. The jury was out seventeen hours. Haley was immediately arrested in accordance of a telegram from the sheriff in Christian County, KY., on a charge of house breaking. He is being held, tho he does not answer to the description furnished. MDR Saturday, 23 Mar 1918
A jury has been secured in the case against Benjamin and Maud Dunn for assault with intent to kill Charley Dunn, brother of Benjamin and husband of Maud. MDR 23 Mar 1918
Christopher — An Austrian priest and two other German sympathizers were taken from the city jail on Friday night by irate citizens and decorated with tar and feathers. Pro-German talk was the cause of the action and the three were warned that any future expressions against the government they would not be treated so mildly. The three had been arrested and placed in the city jail. One of the number was Father Koboloski who was sent to East St. Louis several weeks ago on account of his anti-war talk, T. Kunger, a grocer and Henry Timbrook, a radical German. Late Friday evening a party of citizens, not masked, went to the jail and secured the prisoners and took them up the main street. When they reached a point between the First National Bank building and J.V. Walker & Son’s clothing store, they proceeded to cover their prisoners with tar and feathers. After this the men were sent home with a warning as to what would happen in case of a repetition of the talk. MDR 23 Mar 1918
Mrs. Effie L. Winters, 33, of North Russell Street, was adjudged insane Saturday. She is the mother of three children, the youngest who is only six months old, will be sent to Anna with her mother. The other two will be sent to the Orphan’s Home at Creal Springs. MDR 23 Mar 1918
A frightful story of kidnapping stirred the ire of the people of Creal Monday. A child had been spirited away in a big red automobile by four men, was the story circulated. Little Ethel Lawson, 10 years old, grandchild of Mrs. Mary Allen, was missing, but it was later learned that she had been sent to her father at Spokane, Wash. The little one’s mother died last summer and she had been cared for by her grandmother since that time. Her father, who had been divorced from her mother, asked that the child be sent to him. MDR 23 Mar 1918
Marriage license
Burney Cawthon, 19 & Ida Stone, 18, both of Carrier Mills. The mother of the groom accompanied them and gave her consent. MDR 23 Mar 1918
Emmaranda Fly, wife of Dr. J.J. Fly of Goreville, died Sunday at the family home from a prolonged illness of cancer of the stomach. She was born in Williamson County, 11 Jun 1848, daughter of Elija & Nancy Ankston [Bankston?] Mcintosh. She married 3 Oct 1867. Nine children were born; six of whom with the husband survive: William who died in infancy, Mrs. I.N. Lentz of Wolf Creek, Mrs. Z. Hudgens of Hudgens, Mrs. J. Hudgens of Goreville, Miss Myrtle deceased, Mrs. Pat Kelley of Carterville, Ralph Fly of West Frankfort and Miss Aftos Fly at home. She had three sisters and two brothers: Hiral Mcintosh, deceased, Mrs. Bettie Reid of Wolf Creek, Anna Chitty deceased, Pollie Sellers and Dr. John L. Mcintosh of Pulleys Mills. Burial was in Fountain cemetery. MDR Monday, 25 Mar 1918
H.E. Barber of Marion and Estell Pironi of East St. Louis were married 19 March at the home of the bride’s parents. MDR Tuesday, 26 Mar 1918
Carterville notes A nine pound boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Barnie Nelson, their third child and third son. MDR 26 Mar 1918
Marriage licenses
Joe Strdick, 20 & Maud George, 18, both of Herrin
Wm. Riley Handcock, 39 & Carrie Edna Lingel, 36, both of Goreville
I.M. Pepper, 61 & Mrs. Kate Niece, 40?, both of Hurst
Roy Ashby, 20? & Elizabeth Wirland, 20?, both of Murphysboro MDR 26 Mar 1918
Word has been received of the death of Andrew H. Grider at his home in McRae, Ark. The body will be brought to the home of his sister, Mrs. Leonard Wherley on West White Street. MDR 26 Mar 1918
Southern news A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Claud Schuley, their first child. MDR 26 Mar 1918
Benjamin Dunn was acquitted of attempting to murder his brother, Charles. MDR Wednesday, 27 Mar 1918
Clyde Sneed, well-known colored boy, better known as “Grasshopper Shoot,” was arrested in Terre Haute, Ind. and charged with forging the name of Oscar Harris, well-known colored farmer of New Denison to checks totaling $83. MDR 27 Mar 1918
Ernest J. Norman, son of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Norman and Ethel J. Tibbals, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Tibbals, were married Monday. MDR 27 Mar 1918
Andrew H. Grider was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Adolphus Grider of this city. His first wife was Mrs. Helen Groves and to this union was born five children who preceded their father to the grave. After the death of his wife, he married Miss Turnage who survives. Also surviving are one brother, John W. Grider of Breese, Ill., three sisters: Mrs. Leonard Wherley and Mrs. Hattiet Edwards of Marion and Jane Edwards of Thompsonville. The body will arrive Wednesday, accompanied by the widow and two nephews, Clyde Organ and Dan Wherely. Burial in the city cemetery. MDR 27 Mar & 28 Mar 1918
Carl Butler, 2-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Allen Butler, did 27 March after a three weeks illness of catarrhal fever. The death is lamentable as the couple have been left childless; two other children also having died. Burial will be in Drake Cemetery. MDR 27 Mar 1918
Joe R. Townsend died 26 March at Oklahoma City, Okla. the result of a general breakdown while visiting his daughter. He was the son of Albert & Abigal Harn Townsend and was born 77 years ago in Carrot County, Tenn. On the breaking out of the Civil War, he enlisted in the Seventh Tennessee Cavalry and served three years. His father and one brother were killed during this war. He married in 1870 Mary J. Baker who was a sister to Mrs. W.P. Throgmorton of Marion. Mrs. Townsend died four years ago and since that time he has lived with his brother, A.M. Townsend, in this city. He is survived by three children: Mrs. Fred Smith of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Justic/Frank Hoffman of Mt. Carmel and R.E. /Rolla Townsend of Mt. Carmel, brother, A.M., and sister, Mrs. Mary Smothers. He was a member of GAR and followed the occupation of carpenter and wagon maker. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 27 Mar 1918
Ed Elles Sr., head of the Elles Store Company in Carterville, died in St. John’s Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. yesterday. He was with his wife in St. Louis and suffered a stroke on Sunday/Monday on a train enroute from Chicago to St. Louis. He was in his sixty fifth year. He came from Belleville where he was raised to Carterville in 1878/1874 with his brother. They went into the mercantile business with a very limited capital and today are counted the leading merchants of the county. He is survived by his wife, the former Kate Bevard, and one daughter, Mantie, wife of Walter C. Krieckhaus , sister, Mrs. E.M. Dill/Dell of Chicago and a brother, Albert K. Elles of this city. His father, C.T. Elles, died about 15 years ago and his mother passed away 8 years ago. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. [A lengthy obit.] MDR 26 Mar, HN 28 Mar & CH 29 Mar & 5 Apr 1918
At Dewmaine Monday, Giaginto/Cracinto Megna/Gegna, aged 45 years, a Sicilian miner, shot and killed Dominic Gioganaffi, 28, a fellow miner and countryman just as he started to get into a jitney in which Megna was riding. Megna fired three shots, all of them in the neck of Giognaffi and made his escape. The trouble came about, it is reported, by Giognaffi keeping company with the slayer’s sister who is now soon to become a mother, and who, it seems, Giognaffi had refused to marry at the request of the girl’s brother. Several months ago, Megna, nicknamed “Big Tom,” was arrested and placed on trial on a serious charge preferred by a sister of Gioganaffi, but the case was dismissed. Ill feeling resulted as the attention of Megna to the girl is alleged to have continued. Megna made his escape and hid for several hours in a cornfield, but was later apprehended. The body was taken to Storme’s undertaking parlor. Burial was in St. Carlo Cemetery. MDR 26 Mar, HN 28 Mar & CH 29 Mar 1918
Circuit Court
Lloyd Ferrell was convicted of stealing a diamond stud from H.D. Norman.
Ernest Bobbington, alias Will Johnston, a colored youth from Dewmaine, pled guilty to grand larceny and will be sentenced to the Pontiac Reformatory. He took a cloak belonging to Mrs. Ashcroft from a dance hall at No. 9 and was shot while trying to escape. MDR Thursday, 28 Mar 1918
Mrs. Sarah Malcom, 64, died 28 March at her home, 613 East Main Street. She was born in Williamson County but had lived most of her life in Alexander County, returning to this county last December. She had been a widow a number of years and is survived by the following children: William Malcom, Joseph Malcom and Mrs. A.J. Irvin. Burial was in Caneyville cemetery at Williford. MDR 28 Mar 1918
Marriage licenses
Robert Davis, 21 & Florence South, 20, both of Johnston City
James Sherman, 20 & Nellie Marshall, 20, both of Johnston City
Rube Walls, 23 & Gertie Harnhill, 28, both of West Frankfort MDR 28 Mar 1918
Friends have received cards announcing the marriage of Dan Mitchell to a young lady in Indiana Monday. He is a former Marion boy and is now in training at Fort Sill, Okla. Since leaving Marion he has made his home with his uncle, Wm. Lodge of Indiana and there he met the young lady who became his bride. MDR 28 Mar 1918
Julius Molis vs Francisca Molis, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 28 Mar 1918
James Coleman, 33, son of Dr. J.H. Coleman, died Friday of pulmonary tuberculosis. Survivors are his parents, two brothers and one sister, Mamie. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery at Carbondale. MDR 22 Mar & CH 29 Mar 1918
Lizzie Speed vs Ben Speed, bill for divorce. CH 29 Mar 1918
A girl was born 21 March to Mr. & Mrs. R? T. Huffman. CH 29 Mar 1918
R.F. Lentz, who is a senior in the school of dentistry at Washington University in St. Louis, came home Sunday night to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Fly, of Goreville. CH 29 Mar 1918
Helen Carson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. D.H. Carson of this city, and Harrison Smith also of this city, slipped off to St. Louis last week where they were quietly married. HN 28 Mar 1918
Resolutions of respect — Brother Worth Nevill who died 22 Mar 1918. Herrin Aerie No. 1549. HN 28 Mar 1918
Marjory Huff, 7, only child of Dr. & Mrs. J.P. Huff of this city, died Thursday of measles and pneumonia. CH 29 Mar 1918
John Pochie was arrested at Co1p Thursday and brought to the county jail on account of alleged remarks which indicated disloyalty. He is an Austro-Hungarian and worked at Madison No. 9. In a quarrel with a fellow workman, it is claimed he made statements which showed hatred for the American armies and people. MDR Friday, 29 Mar 1918
William Ferne Thomas, five-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas of Scottsboro, died Wednesday of cerebro spinal meningitis. He is survived by his parents and three sisters. Burial was in Rosehill. MDR 29 Mar 1918
Mrs. Sarah Snyder died Friday at Carbondale after being ill several weeks with lagrippe which developed into pneumonia. She is a sister of Thos. Dunaway. Burial will be at Fredonia beside her husband. MDR 29 & 30 Mar 1918
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Spiller will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary Easter Sunday. Mr. Spiller was born at what is now Spillertown, within three miles of the place where he now lives, on 4 Oct 1833. His wife, Susan Goodall, was also born 1 Feb 1836 in Williamson County. They married 31 March 1852, when he was 18 and she was 16. Eleven of the fourteen children lived to maturity and nine of these are living as are thirty-one grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The living children are: Mrs. W.H. Boles of Marion, Mrs. Delia Askew of Benton, Mrs. J.V. Walker of Herrin, Mrs. J.H. Duncan, Mrs. M.L. Baker, J.W. Spiller, Mrs. W.O. Potter, J.R. Spiller, of Marion and Mrs. Emmet T. Harris of Carbondale. Three died in infancy, while Mrs. J.D. Goddard and Mrs. Harrison White passed away after rearing their families. [A lengthy article with a list of grandchildren and great grandchildren. MDR Saturday, 30 Mar 1918
A telegram was received Saturday by James H. Felts from Mrs. Ann Bayers/ Boyer of Logan, stating that her son, Lawrence Benson, had died from pneumonia Saturday at Camp Taylor, KY. Surviving are the mother and a brother, Troy of Logan. Mr. Felts is a relative. Burial will be at Creal Springs. He was buried in the uniform of the National Army with the flag wrapped around the casket. He was the first Williamson County man to offer his life for his country. MDR 30 Mar & 1 Apr 1918
Margaret Wise died 29 March at her home on Thorne Street, aged 78 years, 2 months and 1 day. She was born in Ohio 28 Jan 1840, but most of her life was spent in southern Illinois. She married in early womanhood Richard Wise who was a soldier in the Civil War but died soon after the war closed. Her two daughters were married but died after establishing homes of their own and left several children. She is survived by the following grandchildren: Mrs. Maris Wheeler of Marion, George Kearney of Kincaid, John Kearney of East St. Louis, Mrs. Jessie Romans of Marion, Joe Kearney of Herrin, Mrs. Helen Martley of Carlinville, Isabel Kearney in school at Logansport, Ind., Mrs. Mabel Barber of Richmond, Va. A son-in-law, John Kearney survives at Kincaid. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 30 Mar 1918
Rev. A.L. McNeely, son of Rev. B.A. McNeely of Tunnel Hill, and Carrie Clark will wed tonight. The bride’s parents are both dead, but it is a coincidence that the fathers of both parties were Baptist preachers, MDR 30 Mar 1918
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 16)