Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR), Herrin News (HN) and Carterville Herald (CH)

January

Malinda May Wells died Tuesday at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Horatio Wells, 602 North Vicksburg. She had been sick from tuberculosis since last April. She was born 17 Aug 1883 in Pope County. Survived by parents, two sisters: Mrs. John Sperling and Myrtle Wells both of this city. A brother, Charles, died eight years ago. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 1 Jan

Marriage licenses

Thos. J. Mathis, 31, Johnston City & Edith Snyder, 32, Grand Chain

John Connell, 27, Marion & Nell Shafer, 18, West Frankfort

Louis Helton, 27, Johnston City & Myrtle Hartwell, 19?, Creal Springs

Harvey Dillow, 37, Herrin & Bessie Oliver, 27, Weaver

Jacob Mayer, 31 & Alma Suit, 20, Creal Springs      MDR 1 Jan

The trial of Homer Dazette has been set for Jan 4. He is charged with being one of two men who robbed Mrs. Cooper in her feed store in Johnston City. One escaped with $700. MDR 1 Jan

The body of Jardie Malone, wife of A.B. Malone, was taken to Princeton, Ky., for burial in the family burying ground. She was born 14 Dec 1878 in Ky., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Word and married 26 years ago. Survived by husband, children: Harold of Marion, Claude & Clarence in France and Hattie Pearl at home, two brothers & three sisters: Leo Word of Marion, Thomas Word of Princeton, Ky., Alga Word of Springfield, Ohio and Mrs. Clysta Lacy and Viola Robertson of Princeton, Ky. MDR Thursday, 2 Jan

Marriage licenses

George Hasker, 23 & Sadie Hartwell, 19, both of Marion

Thos. A. Howard, 29, Carterville & Anna Kemp. 19, Herrin MDR 2 Jan

John Connell and Belle Schafer were married New Year’s Day. MDR 2 Jan

Harriet Fryer, daughter of Edmund Fryer, 1213 Glendale, died of pneumonia Tuesday. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 2 Jan

Clarence Leroy “Dick” Ford died of tuberculosis Christmas day at the home on South Park Ave. He had made several trips west and south for his health and had been bedfast the past several months. He was born 22 Sep 1882 in Williamson County, son of Mr. & Mrs. Wiley N. Ford. His father died some years ago. His brother, Dr. W.H. Ford is now in service overseas. He leaves a wife and two sons. Burial in Herrin City Cemetery. HN 2 Jan

John Stoelzle, hardware merchant at Sesser, died of influenza Thursday at his home. Before moving to Sesser eight years ago, he conducted a hardware store on East Cherry Street in the building now occupied by Mifflin’s book store. Survived by a wife and three children. Burial at Murphysboro, his old home. HN 2 Jan

Fred H. Bevard, son of Mr. & Mrs. F.C. Bevard of this city, died of tuberculosis Saturday, Dec 28 in Cannon City, Colo., aged 33 years, 1 month and 19 days, following an illness of several months. He was born in Carterville. About seven years ago, he conducted a bakery in this city, later moving to Herrin where he made his home. When his health began to fail, he went to Colorado. He is survived by his parents and brother Lloyd, a dentist at Zeigler. Funeral services were held from the parents’ home, 714 South Division Street, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 3 Jan & HN 2 Jan

Hannah Turnage, wife of William Turnage, died 2 Jan at Emma Jones Hospital following a long illness with cancerous troubles, aged 50 years, 6 months and 13 days. She married John Swafford 28 years ago and four children were born. He was killed in a mine explosion in Herrin in 1904. Eleven years ago she married William Turnage. Survived by husband and children: Robert Swafford in France, Paul & Monroe Swafford of Marion and Bonnie Swafford at home, brothers & sisters: Curt Stilley, Mon Stilley, living near Pittsburg, Mrs. Emma Jones and Mrs. Alice Davis of Pittsburg. One sister, Mrs. S.C. Casey and one brother, Tine Stilley are deceased. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Friday, 3 Jan

Lt. Ferna Casey and Effi Anna Deadrick of St. Louis were married 21 Dec at the home of the bride’s parents. MDR 3 Jan

Marriage licenses

Robert Galyear, 38 & Dellie Bean, 31, both of Herrin

James Nicoloff, 22 Weaver & Albina Polinski, 18, West Frankfort MDR 3 Jan

Joe Magnotti of Herrin, who was shot there a week ago Sunday night by Troy Bagwell following a quarrel, died Thursday night in Herrin Hospital from the wound. Magnotti had been cutting neckties off the necks of several young men with a knife. When Bagwell objected, they wrestled and Magnotti was thrown. Bagwell left and Magnotti started in pursuit with an open knife. Bagwell turned and shot him. CH 3 Jan

Resolutions of Respect — In memory of our dear neighbor, Lavender Fox, who passed away 14 Dec 1918. Addie Snyder, Annie Kennedy and Emma Ellington, Committee of Fern Camp No. 3238, R.N.A. of Carterville. CH 3 Jan

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Howard Alexander Boyd, aged 4 years and 28 days, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ed C./Harvey Boyd, died 31 Dec of pneumonia at home in Centralia. Survived by his parents, sister Theresa Louise, aged 2 years and his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Alexander of Carterville & Mr. & Mrs. John Boyd. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 3 Jan & MDR 6 Jan

Marion Hankins died of pneumonia following influenza 6 Jan at his home five miles south of this city. He was born in this county 15 May 1850/Williamson County, Tenn., his parents came to Illinois the year after he was born and later settled in Brushy Township, Saline County. He married Amanda Patterson 18 Nov 1880. She died 1890/31 Mar 1898 and he was married a second time on 28 Nov 1901 to Mattie Dean who survives. He had six brothers and five sisters, two brothers survive: S.N. of Stonefort and W.J. of Halvern, Ark. He partly raised two orphan children: Mrs. Ida C. Brennick of LaGrand, Iowa and Mrs. J.E. Cook of Christopher. He came to this county in 1901. Burial in the Ebenezer Cemetery. MDR Tuesday 7 Jan & 21 Jan

Mrs. Mary Ann Hudson was born in 1829 in Tennessee and died 31 Dec at the home of her grandson, O.F. Biggs at Co1p. Nine children and her husband preceded her in death. Three grandchildren survive. Burial was in Thompson Cemetery, near Blairsville. CH 3 Jan

Card of Thanks — To neighbors and friends during long illness and death of our mother & grandmother. Linford Love & family, Rosa Haynes, Olive Bryant, E.C. Clark. CH 3 Jan

Notice of Adjustment — Emma Hendrick administratrix of the estate of Livens Hendricks. CH 3 Jan

Adam J. Barth died Sunday at his home in Herrin. Survived by wife, Louise and children: Mrs. Sylvester Barwick of this city, Carl, somewhere in France, Stella, Harry, Albert and Paul of Herrin. Burial in Oakwood/Oakland Cemetery near Carterville. HN 2 Jan & CH 3 Jan

Wayne Artman, a miner at mine B of C.W. & T. Co. near Herrin, died Sunday from injuries in a fall of slate on 24 Dec. He was found pinned under a slab of slate 16 feet wide and from 3 to 18 inches thick. Six men removed the slate from the body. CH 3 Jan

Alex Mathis died of tuberculosis 4 Jan at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tom Coffee of West Cherry Street. He was 84 years of age Nov 17, 1918 and was born in Tennessee where he lived for 55 years, having fought as a Confederate soldier during the Civil War. Survived by children: Mrs. Etta Coffee and Mrs. Si Reynolds of Marion, Mrs. T.H. McBride of East St. Louis and J.C. Mathis of Spokane, Wash. Burial in Weber Campground near Galatia. HN Saturday, 4 Jan

John C. Raney vs Betty Raney, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 4 Jan

A boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. John Vickery of West Chestnut Street, their first child. MDR 4 Jan

Robert Leslie Phillips, son of Mr. & Mrs. Willis Phillips, died of membranous croup Sunday at the home near Chamness, aged 1 year, 7 months and 2 days. Survived by parents and three sisters. Funeral at Crab Orchard Church. MDR 6 Jan

Ethel Cowgill vs H.E. Cowgill, he a non-resident, annulment of marriage. MDR Monday, 6 Jan

Robert Cervalle Sugg, well known blacksmith, died Monday, 6 Jan at his home on East Boulevard of pneumonia following influenza. He was aged 34 years, 6 months and 1 day, son of Joseph F. & Martha Wooton Sugg. Survived by his mother and a brother, Oscar Sugg of Harrisburg. Burial in Zion Cemetery at Ozark. MDR 6 Jan

Albert Greathouse vs Ella Greathouse, she a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of child. MDR 6 Jan

William N. Patterson vs Blanch Patterson, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 6 Jan

W.O. Ashby, 54, employed as holster at Carterville & Big Muddy Mine at Cambria, died Sunday night at his home of gastritis. Survived by a wife and six children. MDR 6 Jan

Marion Hankins died of pneumonia following influenza 6 Jan at his home five miles south of this city. He was born in this county 15 May 1850. His first wife was Manda Patterson who died in 1890 and he was married a second time to Mattie Dean who survives. Two brothers survive: S.N. of Stonefort and W.J. Funeral at Rush Church with burial in the cemetery nearby. MDR Tuesday 7 Jan

Kane Brush was brought to the jail Monday to begin serving a 30 day sentence for wife beating, to which he pled guilty. His wife is in Herrin City Hospital. MDR 7 Jan

Cora Esther Bradley, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry M. Bradley, died 6 Jan at the home on East Boynton Street of pneumonia, aged 2 years and 6 months. There are three other children in the family. A 9 year old sister died Saturday night. Burial in Cocke Cemetery. Both father and mother are sick and could not accompany the body. MDR 7 Jan

The sheriff went to Weaver armed with warrants for the arrest of Jack Tertant, Frank Dryde, Frank Kaval, Nick Treskasko and Alex Valosk1 who are charged with assault to murder Otis Clark of Weaver. Clark is in the Herrin Hospital with broken ribs. MDR 7 Jan

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Mrs. M.G. Cates of Flint, Michigan died 5 Jan at Goreville, aged 27 years, 9 months and 8 days. While visiting her brother, she was taken sick with influenza the day before Christmas, while making arrangements to visit her father in Clarkston, Missouri. The body was shipped to Clarkston, Missouri for burial in Stansfleld Cemetery. MDR 7 Jan

Mike Kato vs Rebeka Kato, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR Wednesday, 8 Jan

Carrie Carson vs Ed. W. Carson, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and restoration of maiden name. MDR 8 Jan

Pauline May Box, aged 2 months and 9 days, who was being reared by an aunt, Mrs. Orvil Frazier, was found dead in bed Wednesday. The mother is Mrs. Hazel Box who is separated from her husband and has been obliged to seek employment in a canning factory in St. Louis. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 8 Jan

Coroner McCown was called to Energy Tuesday to hold an inquest for the infant of Anna Livaiaus, a 17 year old mother. The child was four months and seven days old and was found dead in bed. It had suffered from whooping cough. It had never been well since birth and a physician had stated the skull had slipped. MDR Thursday, 9 Jan

Robert C. Nall, son of B.K. & Jane Nall, was born in Franklin County, Illinois and died New Year’s Day. He had influenza which weakened his constitution and he suffered a relapse. He married Anna Stein 3 Jul 1893. Ten children were born, nine survive: Reika, Grace, Carl, Clara, Lillie, Ruby, Flossie, Fay and Jacob. Also surviving are his father, two brothers: Wallace and William Nall of Herrin, two sisters: Flora and Mrs. Powell of Herrin and Annabel, Mrs. James Dawson of West Frankfort. [as written]. Burial in Boner Cemetery. HN 9 Jan

Fred Parker is being held to await the action of the grand jury in the death of Charles Gresham, 17, son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Gresham, Saturday in Marion. Gresham and Parker had started out hunting Saturday morning east of Marion. Parker says they met two older boys whom he did not know, but Gresham said they were his buddies.” He said he left Gresham and returned home. Gresham’s body was found in the woods north of the Quinn farm at the end of the east hard road with the top of his head shot off. His shotgun was lying six feet away with its single charge exploded. The young man’s watch, $1.20 in money, his knife and a number of gun shells were found in his pocket. He is the grandson of Sanders Gresham, Civil War veteran who died a few weeks ago. Survived by parents and brother, Ray, aged 15. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. CH 10 Jan, MDR 3 Jan & 6 Jan

John Lewis Dowell died of pneumonia following influenza 4 Jan at his home in Carterville at the age of 31 years, 5 months & 20 days. He was born in Pinckneyville 15 Jul 1887 and married Nora Hampton in St. Louis on 18 Oct 1911. Surviving are his wife, children: Nora Eugenia aged 5 and Ruth Hampton aged 3, brother Robert of this city and an aged grandmother. His parents, Mr. & Mrs. R.M. Dowell, preceded him in death. He was a member of the city council and Odd Fellows. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion where his parents are interred. CH 10 Jan

Mrs. W.B. Sizemore of Tilden died 7 Jan at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. James McEwan on South Division after an illness of two years. She was born in Carterville on 20 Jul 1887. Surviving are her parents, husband, daughters: Florence Elizabeth, 8 and Chris Fina, 5, & brothers: George, Gordon & Geddis. CH 10 Jan

A fine boy was born this week to Mr. & Mrs. Riley Bullock. CH 10 Jan

Marriage license

Thomas A. Howard & Anna Kemp, both of Carterville, 2 Jan CH 10 Jan

W.C. Dowell of West Frankfort & W.T. Robinson of Marion were here this week on account of the death of their cousin, John Dowell. CH 10 Jan

Dewmaine Notes   Richard Copening died Saturday at the home of his brother, Joe. He had been employed by the Madison Coal Co. for over ten years. The remains were shipped to his mother in North Carolina. CH 10 Jan

Notice of Adjustment — Fred T. Guthrie administrator of the estate of Samuel Carlisle. CH 10 Jan

Mrs. W.H. Hatchett of Clifford was arrested Friday for selling intoxicating liquor. She claims Herrin parties distributed liquors from her home. CH 10 Jan

Raymond Kimbro, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Kimbro of this city, was married Christmas evening in East St. Louis to Nellie May Young, only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sylvan Young who moved from Carbondale to East At. Louis four years ago. CH 10 Jan

Zie Martin, 41, was found dead in bed Saturday at the home of his sister, MRS. Elmer Kemp, 707 West Anderson. He had been in ill health several months with tuberculosis. He was born 9 Dec 1877. Survived by brothers: Robert of Arkansas, Bailey of Texas and Martillia of Carterville, sisters: Mrs. Rosella Hughes of Wisconsin, Mrs. Emeranda Sharbert of Wolf Creek and Mrs. Elmer Kemp. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 10 Jan & MDR 7 Jan

Henry Alexander Guinn, son of Mr. & Mrs. Grover Guinn, was born 2 Jul 1914 and died 2 Jan 1919 at Herrin. Survived by parents and one sister. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 10 Jan

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Salvatore Cottone, son of Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cottone, died Wednesday of influenza at the family home on West Main Street, aged six months and 22 days. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Friday, 10 Jan

John Buttryn, John Rys and Frank Dera who were arrested on charge of assault of Otis Clark, were released on bonds of $500 Thursday. MDR 10 Jan

States Attorney Fowler, Squire Miller, Deputy Layman and Coroner McCown went to Herrin Thursday night to arrange for bond for Jack Tertant, Frank Dryde, Frank Kaval, Nick Treskasko and Alex Valaski who were arrested Tuesday charged with assault to murder on the person of Otis Clark. MDR 10 Jan

Dennis L. Kirby of Marion who was reported on the casualty list of October 16 as dying from wounds died from disease in France. MDR 10 Jan

Wilfred Lee of Carterville was returned to the state hospital. He had been admitted on 12 March 1912 and released afterward as cured. MDR Saturday, 11 Jan

Earl Pillow, son of Judge Pillow died from wounds 11 Nov in France — the day the armistice was signed. He was wounded in battle on October 23. He was born in Shawneetown 1 Jun 1889, son of George W. and Mary A. Slater Pillow. The mother died when he was 3 years old. Surviving are his father, three brothers & two sisters: E.R. Pillow of Mt. Vernon, Gordon Pillow, attorney of Johnston City, C.J. Pillow of Madison, Mrs. C.J. Swinner and Mrs. Zach Hudson of this city. [A lengthy obituary.] The Jan 26 edition of MDR states he actually died 26 Nov.   MDR Monday, 13 Jan

A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Clay Ingram of East St. Louis and has been named Kathleen Jeane. MDR 13 Jan

Marriage license

Frank Morgan, 21 & Lillie Wagoner, 19, both of Herrin MDR 13 Jan

Marriage license

L.T. Ogden, 21, Carterville & Lillian Hunt, 18, Energy MDR Tuesday, 14 Jan

Elizabeth Sullivan, 76, died Monday at her home two miles east of Marion after an extended illness with paralysis and congestion of the brain following a severe attack of influenza. She was born in Kentucky but had lived in Williamson County 41 years. Her first husband was Richard Payne and following his death she married Ulta Sullivan on 1 Sep 1884. Survived by one son, Henry Payne, who cared for her during her declining years. Burial in Worley Cemetery. MDR 14 Jan

Kathleen Sturdivant, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Sturdivant of Hudgens, died Tuesday of congestion of the brain following an attack of influenza. Burial at Fountain. MDR Wednesday, 15 Jan

J.S. Eveland, dictator of Mayflower Lodge No. 396, Loyal Order of Moose, left Thursday evening for Mooseheart accompanied by Mrs. Raymond Stroud and her four children. The lodge has secured employment there for Mrs. Stroud so she can be near her children. The father, Raymond Stroud, who was a member of the Marion lodge, was killed December 24, 1917. Mooseheart is located 38 miles west of Chicago. MDR 15 Jan

William J. Sneed Sr., uncle of President William J. Sneed of this sub-district of the U.M.W.A., died of pneumonia Monday at his home, 617 North 9^th Street. He was born 16 Aug 1843 in Franklin County and came to Herrin in the early days. He served in 6^th Illinois Cavalry during the Civil War. MDR 15 Jan & HN 16 Jan

Emma Clara Berry, 19, died Wednesday at the Emma Jones Hospital following an illness of three weeks. She was born 25 Nov 1899 near Carterville, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Elias Berry. Her father was formerly deputy sheriff. She was taken sick with influenza at the home of her brother, Owen. Survived by parents, brothers & sister: Owen, Irene and Jo Berry all of Marion. The pallbearers and flower girls were close friends. Burial in North Cemetery, southwest of Carterville.   MDR Thursday, 16 Jan & CH 24 Jan

Marriage license

Alva C. Bullock and Della W. Sherertz, daughter of Samuel Sherertz, were married Wednesday. MDR 16 Jan

Annie Aline Price, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John D. Price, died 16 Jan at the home of her grandfather on West Walnut Street. She was born 26 Jan 1918 and lacked ten days of being one year old. There are two other children in the family: Mollie Jane and William Bane. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 16 Jan

Marriage licenses

Alva Bullock, 37 & Della Sherertz, 37, both of Pittsburg

Ardel Friedline, 22 & Nora Murray, 19, both of DeSoto

Burr Owen 21 & Marie Rence, 18, both of Herrin    MDR 16 Jan

Marriage license

James Heil, 21 & Martha Crabtree, 21, both of Herrin MDR Friday, 17 Jan

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The funeral of Mrs. Carter, 84, who died of pneumonia Saturday, Jan 11, was held Jan 13. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 17 Jan

Mrs. Belle Norton died Saturday at the home of her brother, George Moulton. Her husband died several years ago. She leaves no children. Survived by her father, Bud Moulton of Crainville, brothers & sisters: W.B. Moulton & John Moulton of Carterville, George Moulton of Herrin, Mrs. Chas. Demmings of Carterville and Mrs. R.E. Holliday of Marion. Burial in the cemetery south of Carterville. HN 16 Jan

Mrs. Nancy Carter died 11 Jan at her home on East Illinois Ave. She was born 7 Feb 1839 in Christian County, Tenn., daughter of William & Orpha Snodgrass. She married Laban M. Carter 5 Sep 1861. Six children were born; three of whom with her husband preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James Carron and Mrs. Minnie Adams, one son, Parnette, and one brother. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 17 Jan

Ida B. Rice, daughter of J.S. & Margaret Rice, was born at Makanda, Jackson Co., IL, 31 Jul 1875. She married Frank Robertson 22 Oct 1899. Two children were born: Beulah and Mildred. Surviving are 2 daughters, husband, father of Carterville, 2 brothers: Will of Mound City, IL and Joe of Makanda, 4 sisters: Mrs. P.H. Beasley, Mrs. Burris Kirk, Mrs. Roy Scoby all of Carterville and Mrs. I.J. Sheppard. Her husband died 29 Oct 1914. She died 29 Jan 1914. [As written.] Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. CH 17 Jan

Laura Bell Horn, wife of Charles Horn, died Sunday of Bright’s disease at the family home in Energy, aged 36 years, 10 months & 20 days. Surviving are her husband and eight children. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 17 Jan

Vinnie Mann, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.D. Bevil, was born 1 Jul 1896 and died 14 Jan 1919 of pneumonia following influenza. She married John William Mann 1 Mar 1913 and two daughters were born: Mildred and Inez. Survived by husband, daughters, parents, grandfather and grandmother. Her husband is very ill with influenza. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 17 Jan & CH 17 Jan

A marriage license was issued Tuesday to L.? T. Ogden of this city and Lillian Hunt of Energy. CH 17 Jan

Mr. & Mrs. John Lyons are the proud parents of a 9 pound girl born Saturday. CH 17 Jan

Berry Davis went to Quincy Friday to enter the hospital at the soldiers’ home. He was wounded in the left shoulder in the Civil War. CH 17 Jan

Wilford Lee of this city was taken Saturday to the state hospital in Anna. His mother, Mrs. Nancy Lofland and Marshal George Walker were witnesses in the case. He had been committed to the hospital on 15 Mar 1912 and later released. CH 17 Jan

Luck Gowan died of tuberculosis at the home of his father, Whit Gowan, Friday. He is survived by a widow and one child. Burial in Coal Bank Cemetery. MDR Saturday, 18 Jan

Martha Jane Tidwell, widow of Dr. J.F. Tidwell, died 18 Jan. She suffered a stroke on 8 Sep 1914 while living in Dallas, Texas and lingered at the point of death for months. She was able to walk again but never became strong. She was stricken with a nervous breakdown of the heart two weeks ago. She was born 25 Feb 1849 near Pleasant Grove, daughter of Samuel C. O’Neal and B. Caroline Jernigan. The father was a native of North Carolina and the mother of Mississippi. Her father gave the ground for the church and cemetery site at Pleasant Grove. She married 11 Oct 1866 shortly after Dr. Tidwell came to Illinois from Hardin County, Tenn., at the close of the war. Ten children were born: Elias Walstene who died in infancy, Mabel who died 11 Aug 1894 at the age of 12 and Kate (Mrs. John M. Fry) who died 24 Jul 1915, age 39, in Miami, Okla. The surviving children are: Anna L. Pulley of Marion, S.L. Tidwell of Terminal Hotel, Carbondale, Moody R. Tidwell of Miami, Okla., Dr. W.F. Tidwell of Corinth, Mrs. Ethel T. Holland, Miss L. Eugenia Tidwell and Eldridge Tidwell of Marion. Also surviving are three sisters: Mrs. Frances Dodd of Wichita, Kans., Mrs. Harriett Mathews of Marion, Mrs. Laura Welborn of Newark, Ark., three half-sisters: Metta O’Neal, Mrs. Ida Peebles and Mrs. Ella Grant, one brother William O’Neal of Oklahoma City, Okla., three half-brothers: Theodore, Samuel and Ferdon O’Neal of Pleasant Grove. Burial in Pleasant Grove beside her husband who died 5 Apr 1917. MDR Saturday, 18 Jan

Marriage licenses

Clay Denning, 20, Carterville & Bonnie McIntosh, 16, Marion

Claude McNeill, 21 & Florence Smothers, 16, both of Herrin

Everett Wade, 21 & Dexter Howell, 18, both of Herrin MDR 18 Jan

Martha Ramsey, aged 13 days, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. S.G. Ramsey, died at the family home, 506 East Boulevard. There is one other child, Helen, aged 3 years. MDR 18 Jan

Ruth Travelstead, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John B. Travelstead, died 17 Jan. She was born 16 Sep 1917. There are three other children: Oran, 9, Frankie Merrell, 8 and Geneva, 7. Burial in Bethel Cemetery. MDR 18 Jan

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Agnes Blumenstock, wife of Mike Blumenstock, died 21 Jan at the home five miles southwest of Marion, aged 62 years and 10 months. She was born in Russia in 1856 and had been a resident of Williamson County 33 years. Survived by her husband and children: Fred who lives near the father, Oscar at home, Mrs. Laura Dietz of DeSoto, Mrs. Roscoe Durham of Marion, Rudolph of Marion, Mrs. Katie Neumann of Vergennes, John at home and William of Marion. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 21 Jan

A stillborn babe of Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Walker of South Mechanic Street, born Sunday, was buried Monday at Maplewood. MDR 21 Jan

Marriage licenses

Herman C. Hall, 24 & Daisy Bracken, 31, both of Herrin

Joshua B. Stout, 34 & Lutitia Sanders, 30, both of DuQuoin MDR 21 Jan

Mrs. Tobe Dannon, 45, of Pulley’s Mill died of cancer Monday. MDR 21 Jan

Mary Lannom, 61, of Goreville died of cancer Monday. She had been sick a number of years but had only been bedfast about a year. Survived by husband and children: Mrs. Nellie Lannom of Marion, Grover, Albert, Walter and Charley all of Marion, Mrs. Sally Williams, Mrs. Daisy Holderfield and Mrs. Minnie King all of Goreville, Zylpha at home and Tom of Hudgens. Two other children preceded her in death. Burial in McKinney Chapel. MDR Wednesday, 22 Jan

Rex Hastie and Nora Hampton of Carterville were married last week in Chicago. MDR 22 Jan

Rosie Peterson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Peterson of Goreville, died Saturday with the flu which later developed into pneumonia. She was about 12 years old. Survived by parents and seven brothers and sisters. All the rest of the family have the flu and two of her brothers have pneumonia. MDR 22 Jan

Ray Chapman, the ball player, is home on a few weeks’ vacation. He was discharged from service in the navy a short time ago. HN 23 Jan

Herman C. Hall and Daisy Bracken, both of Herrin, were married Saturday in Marion. HN 23 Jan

John Bagbonovich, 48, resident of Zeigler, was found murdered Tuesday of last week one mile from Royalton. He was shot in the back of his head by a 16 gauge shotgun at close range. HN 23 Jan

A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. David L. Evans of North Market Street. MDR 23 Jan Archie Anderson of Clifford was charged with wife beating. MDR 23 Jan

Marriage licenses

Artie E. Banks, 33, Pittsburg & Ethel E. Crossen, 23, Carrier Mills

Joseph Hennes, 40 & Anna McCann, 39, both of Johnston City MDR 23 Jan

Arthur H. Doerr, 21 and Nellie Felts, 18, both of Johnston City, were married Wednesday in Murphysboro. Also W.M. Mann, 48 and Florence Lewis, 34, both of Carterville, were married the same day in Murphysboro. MDR Thursday. 24 Jan

A baby girl was born Sunday to Mr. & Mrs. Chester Pinkston. CH 24 Jan

Ben Odum and Ethel McCormick, daughter of F.A. McCormick, former Marion merchant, were married Thursday in Murphysboro. CH 24 Jan

Mildred Beeman, 11 year old niece of Mrs. J.W. Wheatley, arrived here Saturday to make her home with her aunt. She came the distance from Darien, Conn. alone and was taken care of by the Red Cross of Pittsburgh, Pa. en route. CH 24 Jan

Dora Hampton, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hampton of this city, and Rex Hastie, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Hastie, also of this city, were married 16 Jan in Chicago. CH 24 Jan

Marriage license

George Bosharia, 27, Herrin & Ruby Prim, 17, Buncombe MDR 24 Jan

Mr. & Mrs. L.E. Williams of 708 North Garfield celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 24 Jan. Mr. Williams was born 7 Sep 1845 in Allen County, Ky. and was a teacher in early life in Allen County. Mrs. Williams is the daughter of William H. Walker, a planter and slave owner in the early days who served as First Lt. in 52^nd Kentucky M.C. in the Union Army. The couple was married 24 Jan 1869 and came to Illinois in 1892 and have lived in Williamson County the past 16 years. They are the parents of ten children: Mrs. Joe Isaacs of Marion, Mrs. S.M. Woodall of Herrin, Mrs. W.D. Delaunius of Wichita Falls, Texas, Scott & Bruce Williams of West Frankfort, Mrs. John Goddard & Mrs. E.G. Lawrence of Marion, Clarence Williams of Benton, Mrs. Ben Culbreath & Mrs. Marie Roberts of Marion. [A picture of the couple.] MDR Friday, 25 Jan

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The state medical examining board, under date of Jan 21, 1919, has issued a certificate and license to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Illinois to Mrs. Birdie Eugenia McLain Springs. She is the wife of Dr. A.W. Springs, well known physician and politician of Dewmaine. The couple were married 12 years ago. She studied medicine at Loyola University at Chicago and graduated with honors in 1912. Her household duties occupied her time so she has undertaken to take the state examination and enter upon the practice of her profession until the present time. She was born at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, her parents both being full blooded Comanche Indians. As far as can be ascertained, she is the first woman of her race to become a registered physician and surgeon and the honor is a high one. MDR 25 Jan

A marriage license was issued in Benton Monday to Dr. J.J. Fly, 72 of Goreville and Ella Perry, 54 of Marion. They were married by Rev. John A. McCormick. MDR 25 Jan

Walter Snoddy of Energy was arrested Friday on a warrant sworn out by his stepmother. She charged him with stealing a hog belonging to his father who had just died. Evidence showed he had bought the hog and it was his property. He was acquitted. MDR 25 Jan & 1 Feb, This next issue also gives the date of 25 Jan.

Frank Kayner, a miner employed at East Side mine at Johnston City, hanged himself Friday in the woods just east of the old mill and about a mile from Johnston City. He was an Englishman, nearly 50 years old. He had his left leg broken in an accident about a year ago and had been in the hospital part of that time and was despondent. Some small boys found the body Saturday morning while hunting. He had tied a short piece of quarter inch rope around his neck while standing on a candy bucket and had then kicked the bucket away. He had no relative here. A brother and his family moved to Belleville a short time ago. MDR Saturday, 25 Jan

E.W. Dupree and Mrs. Rozell Pruitt were married Saturday in Marion. MDR 25 Jan

A marriage licenses was issued this week in Metropolis to Carl Frick, 21 and Flossie Heyde, 18, both of Marion. MDR 25 Jan

Sheriff Thaxton took William Lee to the prison at Chester Monday to begin serving a 14 year sentence for murdering Jim Garrett, a constable at Dewmaine five years ago. Both parties are colored. MDR Monday, 27 Jan

Marriage licenses

George Scarlett, 56 & Mattie Robinson, 51, both of Whiteash

Louis Nossbarger, 29 & Lissa Speckman, 29, both of Weaver MDR 27 Jan

The body of Mrs. Wesley Cheney who died Sunday at her home in Energy, was shipped to Stonefort for burial. MDR 27 Jan

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Mrs. Lucy Ann Pritchett, 60, wife of L.A. Pritchett, died Sunday, Jan 26 of influenza at the family home at Pulleys Mill. Survived by husband and three children. One son is in France, one has just returned from camp and a daughter lives at home. Burial in Meneese Cemetery. MDR 27 Jan

James Donihoo, 34, died at Emma Jones Hospital in Marion from burns suffered 2 Jan at Enterprise Coal Company’s slope mine south of this city. His wife died a few years ago. A gasoline engine backfired and set off a can of gasoline nearby. He was instantly enveloped in flames and horribly burned in his efforts to reach the mine pond close by. His brothers, Arch and Curt, were close by as he made a run for the pond and reached him in time to throw him in. He was born 25 Feb 1886 and died 29 Jan Survived by parents, Mr. & Mrs. Tink/G.T. Donihoo, brothers Curt & Arch, sister Minnie, wife of Floyd Walker of Energy and half-sister Mrs. Sarah Rodd of Marion. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery where his wife is buried. MDR 29 Jan & HN 30 Jan

Charles Washburn, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Washburn, and Dorris Norman, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. D.T. Norman, were married Wednesday at First Baptist Church. MDR Thursday, 30 Jan

Mary E. Cawthon, wife of M. Cawthon, died 30 Jan at the family home in Crab Orchard Township. She was born 10 Dec 1840 in Allen County, Ky., daughter of Stephen and Nancy Travelstead Talbot. She married 8 May 1862 and was the mother of eight children. Survived by husband and children: Robert F. of Fate, Okla., Mrs. Carrie Allen of Pittsburg, Stephen W. in the west, Mrs. Minnie McCabe of Carterville and Mrs. Effie Corder. Three children are dead: Martha Isabel Browning, Mrs. Allen Ogles and Mrs. Anna Holmes both of Marion. One brother and three sisters also survive: Henry Kennedy of Malden, Mo., Mrs. Martha Lewis of Carterville, Mrs. Allen Ogles and Mrs. Anna Holmes. Burial at Spring Grove. MDR 2 Jan says her parents were Stephen T. & Mamcey Kennedy. Her children are Isabelle, James, Franklin, Carrie, Roxey Laney, Stephen W., Minnie and Effie E. These three preceded her in death: Roxey Laney, James & Isabelle. Brothers & sisters: Mrs. Anna Holmes, Mrs. Martha Lewis, Mrs. Ellen Ogles and Henry Kennedy. MDR Thursday, 30 Jan

Mrs. Carrie Jones and John Gallagher were married Wednesday. The bride is a sister to Mrs. W.T. Holland. They will make their home in St. Louis where the groom is advertising manner of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. MDR 30 Jan

George Miller and Fred Pitts, both 19 years old, were arrested for the murder of John Bagonovich east of Royalton. The men confessed, saying Miller did the shooting and Pitts went through his pockets and got the sum of nine dollars. Miller hails from Kentucky and is the son of Mrs. Thomas Miller and has been in Royalton only three months. Pitts was born in Sumner, Alabama, son of Frank Pitts, and has spent time in Jefferson County, Alabama and Williamson County, Illinois. HN 30 Jan

Mrs. Lea McQuay Vaughn, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Orville Mcquay, died Monday. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 30 Jan

Bertha Williams, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Williams of Carterville, died Thursday of influenza. MDR 31 Jan

Marriage licenses

Joe Eovaldi, 23 & Frances Galli, 20, both of Herrin

C.M. Bandy, 48, Portageville, Mo. & Kate Ray, 25, Marion MDR 31 Jan

Mrs. Bessie Moake was arrested Friday for striking a child of Mrs. E. Foster of Crenshaw Crossing. She pled guilty and was fined $5 and costs. MDR Friday, 31 Jan

Mike Gravanis received word Friday that his mother had died 25 Nov at their home at Tsaritsani, Macedonia. Her husband died 31 Aug 1907. She was 65 and is survived by twelve children, four of whom live in Marion: Bill, Mike, Arthur and Charles. Five daughters and three sons, Tom, Nick and Constantine live near her. The letter also said an aunt and two cousins had died at Macedonia of influenza. MDR 31 Jan

A commission named by the war department reported Private Edward L. Duncan killed himself with a shotgun about 1 Nov while temporarily mentally unbalanced. He was found dead near a colored man’s cabin with a shotgun nearby. He was a member of Co D U.S. Guards, 42^nd Battalion at Camp Shelby, Miss. and been absent from camp several days and had been ill with influenza. He was the son of former sheriff Milo D. Duncan who lives on Route 3, Carterville. CH 31 Jan

Dewmaine Notes   E.W. Dupree and Mrs. Rozell Pruitt surprised their friends by slipping over to Marion Saturday and getting married. CH 31 Jan

A boy was born last week to Mr. & Mrs. David Evans of this city. Mrs. Evans is at the home of her mother, Mrs. Poe in Marion. The father is in the Marines and is at one of the camps in the south. CH 31 Jan

Lattie Kirk, 6 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Kirk, died 26 Jan. The remains were shipped to Raner, Tenn. CH 31 Jan

Ollie May Chaney, wife of W.H. Chaney of Energy, died 26 Jan of pneumonia. Burial was at Stonefort. CH 31 Jan

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Alice Ernestine Evans, daughter of J.C.I.C. & Emmice Evans of this city, died Tuesday of pneumonia following influenza. All the family are just recovering from influenza and the father was struck by an auto while riding to work on his bicycle. The body was shipped to their old home in Flora. Burial at Kenner, Ill. MDR 29 Jan &  CH 31 Jan

Ruth Poteete, 1 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Poteete of this city, died Monday after two weeks’ illness of pneumonia. Survived by parents and a sister, Vivian and two brothers, Laverne and Carl. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 31 Jan

Births

Mr. & Mrs. Murray Snyder, boy

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stephens of Chamness, boy. The child’s father recently died at Camp Grant of influenza. CH 31 Jan

Elizabeth Mae Harris, daughter of Mrs. John E. Harris of this city, and Lawson Henderson, son of Mrs. Bertha Henderson of West Frankfort, were married Tuesday of last week in West Frankfort. CH 31 Jan

February

Shirley “Sura” Gamblin, 17, died Friday at midnight. Lon McIntosh, 50, and W.M. Jacobs, 21, said the boy bought a pint and two half pint bottles of whiskey at Calvert saloon at Halfway after taking one drink at the bar. They both saw him go out the back door where he turned up the pint bottle and drank all its contents. That was about 7:30 and the next time they saw him he was laying unconscious along the roadside close to the old Carterville District mine. They took him to the wash house at New Virginia mine and called for medical assistance but he was dead when Dr. J.W. Clayton of Johnston City arrived. He had been convicted of the burglary of a mine wash house and the sheriff was preparing to take him to the state reformatory on Jan 25. He was paroled that day to his father, John Gamblin. MDR Saturday, 1 Feb

James S. Springs died Friday. He was born 2 Aug 1862 in Williamson County and married Mrs. Louisa Riddle on 2 Sep 1900 and one son was born, James, at home. He also leaves three stepsons: Roy Riddle with the Army of Occupation in Germany, Henry Riddle of Corinth and Harry Riddle of Harrisburg. MDR 1 Feb

A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Ed West of Tamaroa, former Marion residents. Mrs. West was formerly Miss Pearl Stanley. MDR 1 Feb

Lieut. Harvey A. Felts of Marion and Mabel Warriner, daughter of Mrs. Lena Warriner of Urbana, were married 3 Feb at the home of the groom’s brother, W.T. Felts of Carbondale. [A lengthy account of the groom’s military service.]   MDR Monday, 3 Feb

Edna Brush, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Brush of North Court Street, died 2 Feb of influenza. There are three aged 10, [as written] Pansy aged 7 and Vivian aged 3. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 3 Feb

Oliver Cox died Sunday at his home in Creal Springs. He was born in Indiana 7 Jul 1839 and married Mary H. Morris in Saline County. Twelve children were born, nine survive: Anna at home, William, Ed and Charles of Crab Orchard, Isaac of Thompsonville, Dr. A.M. Cox of Chicago, Elizabeth and James of California and Alice of Oklahoma. John, James and Susan preceded him in death. He served three years in Co H 81^st Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. He was twice wounded, in the left hand and left foot. For 25 years he was a preacher in the Methodist Church until his voice failed him. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Crab Orchard. MDR Tuesday, 4 Feb

Thomas Curry and Henry Redman of Johnston City were fined $5 each Monday on charge of violating the child labor law by having their sons work in the mines while under age. MDR 4 Feb

Sterling Moulton died Saturday. Survived by his widow and children: George, Bun, John and Mrs. Laura Holiday of Marion and several stepchildren. Burial in Moulton Cemetery 16 miles southeast of Carterville. MDR 4 Feb

Tullman Greer of Carterville and Iva Bloodworth of Hurricane were married Saturday. Freeman Greer is a son of Mrs. Josie Greer and the bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Matt Bloodworth. [as written.] MDR 4 Feb

Ethel Juanita Champion, only child of Mr. & Mrs. George Champion, died at the home, 105 North Pine of pneumonia. She was born 25 Apr 1917. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 4 Feb

Eugene Knight, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ode Knight, died Tuesday of pneumonia aged 5 months and 9 days. Three other children are left to comfort the parents. The body was shipped to Daniel Boone, Hopkins County, Ky., where burial will be made in Good Hope Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 5 Feb

Charles Fowler and Elmer Franklin, two shot firers employed at Keystone mine near Pittsburg, were instantly killed by an explosion Tuesday. Charlie was aged 24 and leaves a widow and small child. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. James Fowler. Funeral at Union Grove. Elmer was 55. Funeral at Union Grove. MDR 5 Feb

Dossie Broyles, 31, colored, died Tuesday of pneumonia. Survived by a wife and four children, a brother in Ky., and a sister in Evansville, Ind. Burial at Rosehill. MDR 5 Feb

Marriage license

Ardell Rostic, 18 & Willie May Quacks, 17, both of Colp MDR 5 Feb

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Joseph Griffin died of influenza 5 Feb at his home, 514 East Marion. He was born 29 Jan 1887 in Pope County, son of Mr. & Mrs. M.P. Griffin who resided at New Denison, and lived the last 18 years in Marion. He married Bertha Rich on 29 Dec 1914. She survives with four small children. Also surviving are brothers & sisters: William of New Denison, David of Marion R4, Orlie of New Denison, Mrs. Lizzie Jackson of Chamnesstown, Mrs. Belle Borum of Marion, Mrs. Anna Miller of Creal Springs and Mrs. Nora Eaton of Carterville. Burial in Canaville Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 6 Feb

Howell James Motsinger died of pneumonia Wednesday, 5 Feb at his home on North Harper Street. He was born 1 Nov 1839 in Wilson County, Tenn., son of Jefferson and Elizabeth Motsinger and married Pembro Bundy on 25 Dec 1866. Six children were born, four survive: George & Roy of Marion, Fred of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. M.C. Parks. Two daughters, Ellen Hawkins and Josie/Jessie Motsinger, preceded him in death. Also surviving are three brothers: Tom, Mark/Mack & Lewis and a sister, Mrs. Martha Vineyard of Bernie, Mo. He served three years in Co. 16 [as written] 81^st Illinois Volunteer during the Civil War. There are only three surviving members of his company, one at Crab Orchard and two at Creal Springs. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. MDR 6 & 8 Feb

The two year old child of Mr. & Mrs. Saminora of Freeman Spur fell in a pan of boiling water Monday and died a short time after being taken to the hospital. MDR 6 Feb

A.J. Harris died Feb 6 at his home on North State Street. He was born 10 Nov 1841 in Cheatham County, Tenn., son of James & Louisa Underwood Harris. He married Rebekah Hudgens on 10 Apr 1862. She died 2 Oct 1882. He came to Illinois in 1863. He was the father of five children: Rufus A. who died 17 Dec 1916, Thomas who died 4 Feb 1877 and Mary on 24 Oct 1882. Two daughters survive: Mrs. Frank Lasley and Mrs. Robert True of Marion, also half-brothers & sisters: Robert Harris of Oran, Missouri, Joe, Dave & Henry of Tenn., Anna, Jennie Lee of Tenn. and Mary Elizabeth of Baltimore, Maryland. Burial at No. 6 Cemetery east of Johnston City. [No. 8?] MDR 6 Feb & 22 Feb

A double funeral was held Thursday for the two children of Mr. & Mrs. F.G. Ramsey of East Boulevard who died of influenza. Helen, age 3 and a son aged 13 years. A little girl died from the same disease on Jan 18. The mother is in a serious condition. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 6 Feb

Tom Kelton, a barber employed until Tuesday at the shop of Otis Dorris, was found dead Wednesday morning in his room at the American Hotel. He had been married three times, his last wife residing at Whiteash. He has a son in the Philippines, a daughter in Chicago and another in Jackson, Tenn. He had been in a fight with Jack Perry, a workman at the I.C. freight station and had been knocked down twice, his head striking the railroad iron. They quarreled over a dollar Kelton said Perry owed him. Perry was held for the grand jury. He formerly worked for Chas. Fowler in his shop in Marion. He was 55 years old and a brother to Ike Kelton, living above a blacksmith shop on West Jefferson in Marion. HN 6 Feb & MDR 5 Feb

Daniel Ruffino died Friday of tuberculosis at his home. He leaves two daughters. Burial in San Carlo Cemetery. HN 6 Feb

Mrs. Ellen Posten died Monday at her home on North 12^th Street. She suffered a broken hip several months ago when she fell off her porch. Burial in Pinckneyville. HN 6 Feb

Mrs. R.B. Copeland of West Frankfort was in the city Sunday and Monday. Mr. Copeland recently died and burial was in the city cemetery. HN 6 Feb

Frances Galli of this city and Joe Eovaldi of Detroit, Mich., were married Saturday at the Catholic Church. HN 6 Feb

A shooting scrape took place Tuesday evening in front of the Hippodrome after the show. Mrs. Joy Brown shot Miss Lizzie Forney, daughter of Jack Forney, a Freeman Spur merchant, during a quarrel. Miss Forney is in the hospital with a wound in the breast. It is said the trouble came up over a gentleman friend that both women admired. HN 6 Feb

Otis Clark of Weaver, where he is president of the local union, was released from the hospital where he was confined for some time suffering injuries inflicted in a fight with some drunken bohunks he attempted to quiet at the camp a few Sundays ago. They ganged up on him and pretty nearly beat him to death. They were all arrested and are held under heavy bonds. Otis undertook to play the part of a community moderator and suffered the result that sometimes comes to the peace-maker who has no backing except the good wishes of the law abiding people. HN 6 Feb

Marriage licenses

Pete Masinelli, 26, Sesser & Josie Gualdoni, 19, Herrin

One was issued Tuesday at Murphysboro to Arville Butler, 24, Quantico, Va. & Naomi Jacobs, 23, Carterville. MDR Friday, 7 Feb

Progress Items

A boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yates.

A girl was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Clutts at the home of Mrs. Clutts’ parents, Mr. & Mrs. Alex Miller. CH 7 Feb

A marriage license was issued last week to Ryburn Sylveria and Pauline Beltz, both of Cambria. CH 7 Feb

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Freeman Greer of this city and Iva Bloodworth of Hurricane were married Saturday at the home of the bride who is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Matt Bloodworth. CH 7 Feb

Divorces granted the first week of February term:

Bert Davis Vs Nellie Davis

Emily Rowatt Vs William Rowatt

Arthur Elliott Vs Ethel Elliott

Grace Cox Vs Roy L. Cox

Leah Chater Vs Arthur Chater

Ethel Cowgill Vs H.E. Cowgill [as written]

Carrie Carson Vs Ed. W. Carson

J.W. Grider Vs Lucy Ann Grider

Carl Franklin Melane Vs Myrtle Melane

Lara Darnell Vs George Darnell

Albert Greathouse Vs Ella Greathouse

John Lewis Vs Ethel Lewis        MDR Saturday, 8 Feb

Martha Gulledge, widow of Rev. J.S. Gulledge, died 7 Feb at Pinckneyville, aged 90 years. The body will be taken to the home of her grandfather [as written] MRS. Monroe Moore. The funeral will be at Freedom Church. MDR 8 Feb

Milo Clayton of Johnston City died at the hospital at Camp Grant on 7 Feb. Months after he was wounded on the battle fields of France, he underwent an operation in the hope of restoring his health. He was the son of Mrs. Ola Lawrence. His father died a number of years ago. He is a nephew of Postmaster Clayton and a cousin of City Judge Clayton of Johnston City. He was sent to France as a member of Headquarters Company Signal Detachment, 18^th Infantry. He took part in the first battle in which the American forces were engaged and was wounded and gassed. A piece of shrapnel penetrated his lungs and he never fully recovered. He was returned to the United States as a casual and sent to Camp Grant. An operation was performed last week to remain [remove?] the fragment of shrapnel and he seemed to stand the operation, but later a hemorrhage of an artery developed which caused death. This is the second gold star to be placed on the service flag of three stars of the bereaved mother. Milo’s stepbrother, Arlie Lawrence, was killed in action in France Oct. 8. Another brother is serving with the American forces in Russia. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church and was conducted by Chaplain Hart of Camp Grant. It was one of the largest ever held there. Burial in Boner Cemetery. MDR Monday, 10 Feb

Memorial services were held Sunday at the Elks Home for Corporal Earl Herschel Pillow who was the only member of Marion Elks Lodge to give his life for his country in the world war. [A lengthy article.] MDR 10 Feb

Samantha Butts Winters, wife of Charles F. Winters died of cancer 10 Feb at the home, 1100 East College Street. She was born in Williamson County on 15 Feb 1859, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Alfred A. Butts. She married Apr 117, 1888. [as written] One son born to this union was killed in a train wreck in Tennessee in 1907. Survived by her husband, sisters: Mrs. Clarence Cash & Mrs. Obie Jenkins of Marion, and Mrs. Susan Alexander of New Denison. Two sisters and one brother are dead: Jeff, Wilson and Prunette Butts. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 10 Feb

Nancy M. Henderson/Hendrickson, wife of Charles Henderson died 9 Feb . She was born 30 Apr 1855 in Quaker City, Noble County, Ohio, daughter of John & Elizabeth Eagon, but at the death of her father in 1875 the family moved to Middlebourn, West Virginia where she formed an acquaintance with Daniel S. Henderson, to whom she was married on 2 Apr 1879. Six children were born: Mrs. Louella A. Minor of Sesser, Jessie Henderson of Marion, Hugh S. Henderson of Los Angeles, Calif., Missouri C. Henderson, Landon D. Henderson and Mrs. Ethel E. Holmes, all of Marion. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by brothers & sisters: Mrs. Mary Anne Carpenter, Mrs. Sarah Roe, Jasper Eagon and Isaac Eagon all of Quaker City, Ohio, Mrs. Elizabeth Long of Des Moines, Iowa, Geo. Eagon and Mrs. Thomas Twyford of Sistersville, West Virginia, Harvey Eagon, William Eagon and Clement Eagon of New Comerstown, Ohio. Her parents, one brother, Barnard Eagon and a sister, Mrs. Hannah Conley preceded her in death. MDR 10 & 12 Feb  [This obit says her husband is Charles and Daniel S. and gives her name as both Henderson & Hendrickson. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.]

Cora Leslie Ironsides White, wife of John White, died Sunday of dropsy and heart trouble at her home near Pittsburg. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George W. Ironsides, now living in White County, Ark. She married in Jan 1914. Two weeks ago she became a mother. Survived by brothers & sisters: Mrs. Rose Stover of West Frankfort, Mrs. Ina McAdams of Arkansas, Leman and Albert of Arkansas. Burial will be in Union Grove. MDR 10 Feb

Marriage license

Alvin Smith, Princeton, Ky. & Eva Harris, 19, Herrin MDR 11 Feb

Divorces

Arthur Elliott vs Ethel Elliott

John C. Raney vs Betty Raney MDR Wednesday, 12 Feb

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Barbara Jane Ollis, wife of B.W. Ollis, died Tuesday at her home seven miles south of Marion, which had been her home for fifty years. She was born 1 Nov 1829 in Tenn., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William McConnell and her father was known to the old residents as “Beaver.” She married 54 years ago who survives with six children: Mrs. Everly Sheets, W.H. Ollis, Mrs. Rachel Meneese, Mrs. Martha McNeill and Mrs. Cordelia Dugger. One daughter, Mrs. Etta McGill, died several years ago and two children died in infancy. Burial in Fountain Cemetery. MDR 12 Feb

Ralph Furlong, 35, died of pneumonia 11 Feb at his home on North Fair. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Freeman Furlong and married Bessie Burns about 15 years ago. She survives with a son, 1 and daughter. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 12 Feb

Robert Hinchcliffe died Wednesday at his home near Fredonia. He had been married twice, his second wife is Miss Chloe Mitchell. She survives along with several children. Mrs. Joe Barringer of Marion is a daughter. Burial in Hinchcliffe family cemetery on the old home place. MDR 12 Feb

Walter Morris, a workman for the Missouri Pacific railroad, who formerly lived in Marion, was instantly killed Wednesday at Herrin when he was caught between the bottom and side of an air dump car, caused by the air not dumping properly. MDR, Thursday, 13 Feb

Josie Gualdoni, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Domineck Gualdoni of Herrin, and Peter Mesionalli of Sesser, were married Saturday. HN 13 Feb

Godfrey Carter died 14 Feb at his home north of Creal Springs. He was born 8 Sep 1842 in Smith County, Tenn., and came to Illinois when a boy. He married Ellen Tanner who survived with three children: Chester of Herrin, Mrs. Dora White who lives north of Creal Springs and Mrs. Rosa Groves of Marion, seven grandchildren: Hazel & Forrest White, Grace & Lloyd McDonald and Walter, Robert & Arthur Groves. MDR Thursday 14 Feb

Mr. & Mrs. R.F. Follis has just received word their son, Earl B. Follis, who went down on the ill-fated “Otranto” between Scotland Ireland on 6 Oct 1918, that his body has been recovered from the wreck and buried at Kelchoman, Oslay, Scotland. There were no effects on the body, only the marks of identification. The number of his grave is 58. There were 383 victims of the Otranto disaster buried at that place. They had tried hard through federal government to learn these particulars, but failed, but finally got the address of the man who furnished the burying ground for the sailors and wrote him, who furnished this information. MDR 14 Feb

Mrs. Margaret Hedgepeth died 14 Feb at the home of her sister, Mrs. Flem Jent, 201 East Jefferson. She was born 7 Nov 1841 in Tenn., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Hedgepeth. She married Isaac McLuney on 7 Jun 1888, but had been widowed many years and during her residence in Marion was known by her maiden name. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 14 Feb

Sarah E. Hudgens, wife of the late Zach Hudgens Sr., died 13 Feb at her home in Memphis, Tenn. She was born in May, 1837 in Tenn., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jackson Todd. Most of her life was spent in Illinois, forty years in Williamson County. She became the second wife of Zack Hudgens in 1890 at Grand Chain. Survived by a brother, Peter Todd of Arkansas, and stepchildren: E.T., Hugh, Lee & Arthur Hudgens of Marion, J.B. & H.A. Hudgens & Mrs. T.A. Bradley of Goreville, B.L., Jack Jr. & Herman Hudgens and Mrs. H.A. Neilson of Hudgens and Mrs. G. McInturff of Christopher. Burial at Grand Chain. MDR 14 Feb

Ben Jones, a young farmer living near Liberty Church, died of pneumonia Monday. He was the son of Lewis Jones and the youngest of five brothers. He leaves a wife and three children. Harry Jones, 18, son of Thomas Jones, and nephew of Ben Jones, died of pneumonia on Saturday. MDR 14 Feb

Dorothy Dale Allen, daughter of Rev. E.O. & Mrs. Lola Allen, was born 21 Jun 1917 at the M.E. parsonage at Fortney, about four miles south of Browns, Ill. And was called home from the parsonage at Browns 10 Feb 1919, aged one year, nine months and twenty days. MDR 14 Feb

Naomi Jacobs of this city and Orville Butler of Los Angeles, Calif. were married 3 Feb at Murphysboro. The groom is a marine stationed at Quantico, Va. CH 14 Feb

Lyle Watson, 14, of Herrin, son of Mr. & Mrs. John A. Watson, the former deceased, has come to Carterville to make his home with Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Baker and family. CH 14 Feb

The funeral of Edward Benton Beasley, 63, who died at his home in DeSoto, were held 12 Feb with burial in DeSoto. He was a cousin of P.H. Beasley of this city. CH 14 Feb

George Washington Williams, 76, one of the oldest and highly respected citizens of Reed’s Station, between Carbondale and Cambria, died of influenza Tuesday. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 14 Feb

Robert Howard Kirk, 10 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. J.F. Kirk of Clifford, died of influenza Tuesday. This is the second child the family has lost by death in the past 30 days. Burial at Selmer, Tenn. CH 14 Feb

William Alfred Vaughn was born 5 Oct 1873 and died 11 Feb 1919. He married Dora Tyner on 7 Jun 1900. Survived by wife, five children, mother, two brothers and five sisters. CH 14 Feb

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Dewmaine Notes   Mrs. Lulu Jones and baby daughter, Arzola, left Saturday for Marion, N.C. to be at the bedside of her mother who is not expected to recover from a serious illness. Mrs. Jones has been away from former home 23 years; a few of those years spent in Tennessee and Kentucky. Mr. & Mrs. W.G. Jones have had much to contend with the past six or eight weeks. First came the news of the serious illness of her brother in Oklahoma, then they received the news their 18 year old son, John, was killed in a mine at DuQuoin. The day after he was laid to rest, she received the news of the illness of her mother. CH 14 Feb

During the first week of the February term of Circuit Court in Marion, twelve divorces were granted:

Bert Davis Vs Nellie Davis

Emily Rowatt Vs William Rowatt

Arthur Elliott Vs Ethel Elliott

Hattie Robertson Vs Lowell Brown [as written]

Grace Cox Vs Roy L. Cox

Leah Chater Vs Arthur Chater

Ethel Cowgill Vs H.E. Cowgill

Carrie Carson Vs Ed W. Carson

J.W. Grider Vs Lucy Ann Grider

Carl Franklin Melane Vs Myrtle Melane

Lara Darnell Vs George Darnell

Albert Greathouse Vs Ella Greathouse

John Lewis Vs Ethel Lewis.              CH 14 Feb

William “Buster” Jones of Dewmaine, was put on trial Marion on the charge of killing Alfred Eaton of that city last spring at Co1p. This is his second trial, the jury failing to agree at the first hearing of the case. He was found guilty of manslaughter. CH 14 & 21 Feb

Gordon Campbell of West Frankfort and Miss Murphy of San Francisco, Calif., were married Thursday. The groom is a brother of Geo. F. Campbell. The bride is spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Mack McCreery. MDR Saturday, 15 Feb

Mrs. Mary DuFour received a letter from her son, Lory Price, who is back with his company following his release from the German prison at Restatt. MDR 15 Feb

A girl was born to r. & Mrs. John Doty of Carterville, their second child and second daughter. MDR 15 Feb

George Williams died of influenza which developed into pneumonia Tuesday at his home near Cambria. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 15 Feb

Lola Allen, wife of Rev. E.O. Allen of Browns, died 16 Feb of influenza. A 19 year old [error] daughter, Dorothy Dale, died Tuesday from the same disease. Mrs. Allen is the daughter of Rev. S.W. Webb of Walnut Hill, formerly of Pittsburg and Rev. Allen is a son of Charles Allen of near Pittsburg. She was born 7 Sep 1896. Survived by husband, parents, brothers & sisters: Lloyd & Julius, Mrs. Sylvia Davis and Lucile at home. Burial at Union Grove. MDR Monday, 17 Feb & 20 Feb

Walter Herman Fuller, 31, died of pneumonia Sunday at his home near Crab Orchard. He leaves a widow and two children. Burial at Pleasant Grove. MDR 17 Feb

Mrs. Josie Gentile of Freeman was adjudged insane and sent to Anna Hospital for treatment. MDR 17 Feb

Gussie L. Boles & Lloyd Stephens were married Sunday. MDR 17 Feb

Maude Woodside, wife of Frank Woodside, ended her life at home 709 West Boulevard, with a pistol. Her husband had arisen to see about the fire in the furnace. She was born 13 Nov 1880 near Golconda, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Mooneyham. Survived by her husband and a son, Layman, 9, brothers & sisters: Joe Mooneyham of Harrisburg, Mrs. Will Gayley of Harrisburg, Mrs. Mary Snyder of Parker, Mrs. H. Dickman of Galacia and Mrs. Martha Williams of Eldorado. Burial in Eldorado. MDR Tuesday, 18 Feb & 19 Feb

Marriage licenses

Isaih Perkins, 25 & Gusta Roper, 30, both of Dewmaine

Lloyd Stevens, 22 & Gussie L. Boles, 23, both of Marion

Netter Stewart, 22 & Cecil Sparks, 18, both of Bush

R.A. Morgan, 31, Marion & Bessie Jones, 18, Goreville

Errol Sansom, 19 & Jennie M. Strode, 23, both of Cambria    MDR 18 Feb

Mrs. Mae McNeely died Tuesday at her home on South Fozzard Street and was buried in Maplewood Cemetery. Carrie Mae Clark was born 14 Sep 1895 in Ky., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. D.T. Clark. Survived by her husband and baby, brothers & sisters: Mrs. Minnie Russell of Ky., Frank, Ural & Jewel Clark of Marion and Hustler of St. Louis. MDR Wednesday, 18 & 19 Feb

Mrs. Ada V. Ramsey, 31, wife of S.G. Ramsey, died Monday at the home, 506 East Boulevard. Ada V. Holdman was born 17 Jul 1887 in Ky., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Holdman. She married six years ago and came to Illinois. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband who is now the only survivor of the family and is bereft of his wife and two children, together with a nephew whom he was rearing, all falling victim to the dread disease influenza within the past two weeks. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Feb 18 & 19

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Calvin L. Farmer, son of Mr. & Mrs. R.F. Farmer, died of influenza 19 Feb. He was born 23 Mar 1918. There were three sisters in the family. Burial at Crab Orchard. MDR Thursday, 20 Feb

A boy was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Walter Dodd. MDR 20 Feb

Captain James N. Sanders died 19 Feb at his home, 204 North Hamlet. He was born in Benton County, Tenn., son of Mr. & Mrs. Abram Sanders. He came to Union County, Ill. in 1856. He enlisted as a private in Co E, 31^st Illinois Volunteer Infantry and was mustered out a captain, altho he had been breveted a major. He moved to Williamson County 37 years ago and had lived in Marion 20 years. He married Arminta J. Brandon on 16 Mar 1865. She survives with three children: Thomas M. Sanders of Carterville, Mrs. Deborah L. Russell of Marion R5 and Lawrence A. Sanders of Marion. A sister, Mrs. Sarah Fly of Makanda also survives. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. MDR 19 Feb

Willis A. Jones died 18 Feb at his home in Johnston City. He was born 26 Mar 1861 and is the father of Elva Jones, foreman of the Egyptian Press Co. of this city, and Mrs. Stiritz, wife of Lieut. Stiritz of Johnston City and a brother of R.W. Jones, editor of Johnston City Progress. MDR 19 Feb

Sarah J. Abney, wife of I.C. Abney, died 19 Feb at her home in Creal Springs. She was born 8 Aug 1849. Survived by her husband and two stepchildren. Burial in Creal Springs Cemetery. MDR 19 Feb

Marriage licenses

John Hoffart, 27 & Mary A. Carter, 28, both of Johnston City

Charley Hill, 50, Marion & Anna Field, 47, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Roscoe Pedigo, 26, Herrin & Martha Jeralds, 19, Carterville          MDR 19 Feb

Jasper Maddox died Sunday at the hospital in this city from injuries suffered Saturday at W.P. Rend Coal & Coke Co. at Weaver. He was caught between a loaded car and the rib of coal. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 20 Feb

Edward Lewis, 33, of Clifford was killed instantly Monday by a miners’ train on the Missouri Pacific near Bush. He tried to board the train while it was in motion and fell under the wheels. He is survived by two children. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 21 Feb & HN 20 Feb

David B. Jones, John Shanka and Tony Lakaetuis appeared and answered queries in naturalization court Saturday at Herrin City Hall. Judge Morgan requested Davy Jones sing “The Star-Spangled Banner, ” which he did and was heartily applauded. HN 20 Feb

Mary J. Morray of Creal Springs died of pneumonia 20 Feb of pneumonia. She was the widow of Robert J. Morray who died 7 Mar 1916. She was born 10 Nov 1854 near Simpson, Johnson County, daughter of William R. & Sidney Whiteside. She married 16 Jan 1872. Survived by one son, John B. Morray of Creal Springs and two daughters: Effie Morray at home and Mrs. George Vincent/Vinson of Marion, two grandchildren: Harry Vinson of Marion & Jewell McDaniel of Creal Springs, Three sisters: Mrs. Martha Thomas of Sayra, Okla., Mrs. Sarah C. Keltner of Creal Springs and Mrs. Belle O’Neil of Marion. She was preceded in death by children: Mrs. Walter H. McDaniel, Willie R., Robert Audie & Bessie J. Morray and two brothers. Burial in the city cemetery. MDR Friday, 21 Feb & 22 Feb

Marriage licenses

Walter Chase, 26, Carrier Mills & Lillie Mandrell, 16, Pittsburg

Joe Lo Burgis, 27 & Jennie LaSusa, 18, both of Marion MDR 21 Feb

Mrs. Kate Bennett of this city was granted a divorce at Marion Saturday from C.L. Bennett. Custody of the only child, Rosamond?, was given to its grandmother, Mrs. A.M. Norton. Mrs. Bennett has gone to Chicago where she has accepted employment at a hospital. CH 21 Feb

Gay Stephens was acquitted of the murder of Ed Houghton in Marion in July. Stephens had come from West Frankfort to return his daughter who he believed was being mistreated by Houghton, Houghton having taken her away with the declared intention of marrying her. CH 21 Feb

John R. Phillips returned home Sunday after being called to Henison, Ky. by the illness and death of his brother, T.W. Phillips who passed away before his arrival. CH 21 Feb

Marriage license

Dorsey L. Bellett, 24 & Nellie Metzger, 22, both of Herrin MDR 21 Feb

Tonnounzio Bellivia died 20 Feb at his home, 301 North Logan. He was born 23 April 1860 in Italy. He married at Burgio, Italy in 1880 to Veta Ferrantelli who survives. They were parents of seven children: Petro of Marion, Vito, deceased, John of Burgio, Italy, Carmillo of Marion, Anna Fontonnetti who died in Marion, Sebastina Fontonnetti of Marion and Tony who died in Johnston City. He leaves two brothers and one sister in Italy: Frank & Carmello Belliva and Vincinza Mola. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 21 Feb

Harry Hinchcliffe of Marion attended the funeral of his uncle, Robert Hinchcliffe. CH 21 Feb

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Edward Cyril Bowling, 6 months, died Sunday at the family home near Sunnyside. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 21 Feb

Captain James N. Sanders died Wednesday at his home in Marion following heart trouble. He served in the Civil War under General John A. Logan and was breveted a major and mustered out a captain. Surviving are his widow, children: Thomas M. Sanders of this city, Mrs. Deborah L Russell and Lawrence A. Sanders both of Marion, also a sister, Mrs. Sarah Fly of Makanda. Burial in the Marion cemetery.   CH 21 Feb

Troy Carter, 14 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carter of Carbondale, was killed when he fell from the tipple to the bottom of a mine shaft four and one half miles east of Carbondale. His father, who formerly lived here, is operator of the Patrick mine where the accident occurred. The body was brought here Friday for burial. CH 21 Feb

Marriage licenses

E.C. Chamness, 35 & Allie Craig, 30, both of Carterville

Walter Wilcox, 24 & Mary Turner, 23, both of Herrin MDR Saturday, 22 Feb

Jennie Lasusa, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lasusa of East Main Street and Joe Loborgia were married Sunday at the Catholic Church in Johnston City. MDR Monday, 24 Feb

William Busch Baker, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Baker of Carterville, died 22 Feb after a short illness of heart trouble. He was born 6 Sep 1918. Survived by parents & brothers and sisters: Beatrice, Cecil, Guy & Wes. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 24 Feb

Orpha Harper, wife of Ed Harper, died of influenza & double pneumonia 25 Feb at her home 8 miles northwest of Carrier Mills. Survived by her husband, three children, a brother W.A. Harris of Marion and two sisters of Carrier Mills, Mrs. Monroe Tanner & Mrs. Joseph Kennedy. MDR Tuesday, 25 Feb

Marriage licenses

Paul Upchurch, 18 & Celia Phillips, 17, both of Carterville

Joe Fulkerson, 20, Marion & Rosa Hickey, 17, Whiteash

Ed Brothers, 36, Carrier Mills & Leona Davis, 31, Creal Springs  MDR 25 Feb

James Martinie, coal miner at Freeman Mine, was found dead in bed early this morning. He was about 40 years old and single. MDR 25 Feb

Marriage licenses

Richard Rodd, 51, DeSoto & Mary L. Fricke, 50, Murphysboro Austin R. Gregory, 32 & Sadie Reynolds, 28, both of Colp MDR 25 Feb

Rosa Travelstead, wife of W.I. Travelstead, died 26 Feb at her home in Crab Orchard. She was born 24 Nov 1852 in Williamson County, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Allen, natives of South Carolina. She married in 1869. Survived by her husband and children: Marion Travelstead of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Nora Dwyer & Rev. W.A. Travelstead both of Crab Orchard, sisters: Mrs. Amanda Brewer of Crab Orchard and Mrs. Lina Parks of East St. Louis. Burial in Travelstead Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 27 Feb

Marriage licenses

William M. Cravens, 18 & Lillian V. Blablock, 16, both of Herrin

Mike Chiodone, 26 & Mary Belossi, 19, both of Herrin    MDR 27 Feb

Coroner McCown held two inquests in Herrin on Wednesday. One was Jim Martina of Freeman Spur who died of natural causes and Peter Brink who was killed by a fall of slate at Freeman Coal Mine Company. MDR 27 Feb

Gaetani Arcura was instantly killed Monday by a fall of slate at No. 7 mine.  HN 27 Feb

Mary Turner, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G.J. Turner of this city, and Walter Wilcox of this city, were married Tuesday. HN 27 Feb

A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hopper. HN 27 Feb

Duncan G. Maxwell, 79, died Saturday at his home on North 26^th Street. He was born in Paisley, Scotland and came to America at a young age. He served in Co C 30th Illinois Regiment during the Civil War and was a prisoner at Andersonville for six months. Surviving is his widow, Mary Jane and sons: Frank of Christopher, Tom of Harrisburg, Robert & Graham of this city. Burial in I.O.O.F Cemetery at Percy, ILL.    HN 27 Feb

Mrs. Sam Pressley died of tuberculosis last Thursday at her home in this city. She was born in Centralia 28 years ago. Survived by a husband and four little children. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 6 Mar

Mary Bellossi, daughter of Mrs. A. Bellosi, and Mike Chiodini, were married Saturday. HN 6 Mar

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Celesta Colombo, wife of Bart Colombo, died Sunday at her home on South 13^th Street after a lingering illness traceable to a trouble of long standing. Mrs. Colombo, nee Miramonti, was born 22 Jul 1867 in Cuggiono, Italy and came to America in 1886. She married Bart Colombo 20 Oct 1886 in Arcada, Mo, and moved a little later to Carondalet, Mo, and after a short residence there, moved to Fredonia, Ill., then to Carterville. Three years later, in 1900, they moved to Herrin. Survivors are her husband, two brothers: John Miramonti who lives on South 10^th Street and Angelo Miramonti, a sister Louisa of Cuggiono, Italy, five children: Mrs. Susie Calcaterra of South 9^th Street, James Colombo of Johnston City, Mrs. Louis Oldani, Mrs. John Moroni and Rosa Colombo. One daughter, Mary Colombo died in Herrin several years ago. Burial in St. Carlo Cemetery. HN 6 Mar

Henry Ford, 14, one of the two boys convicted of burglary and being taken to the state reformatory at Pontiac, was killed by a train near Benton Monday night. He escaped from Sheriff Melvin Thaxton by jumping from the train near DuQuoin and was lying on the track sleeping when the train ran over him. He was apparently making his way back home. He had been charged with robbing a popcorn wagon in Herrin and was declared delinquent. The body was returned to his home in Herrin where the funeral was held. CH 28 Feb & MDR 25 Feb

Clay Simpson, 30, colored of Colp, was arrested on a charge of attempted criminal assault Monday. It is alleged by Gladys Pipkin, 15, that he waylaid her Sunday night while she was returning from church. She said he threatened her with a revolver and she thought he wanted money so she gave him 11 cents. She said he then forced her to the rear of a building but was frightened away by the approach of two men. She then seized his gun and fired three shots as he fled. CH 28 Feb

Joseph B. Harris died of pneumonia 28 Feb at his home, 1506 West Main. He was born 17 May 1844 in Saline County. He served in the Union army from 1862 to 1865 and then settled in Creal Springs. He followed the occupation of blacksmith until he became an invalid 42 years ago. He move to Marion seven years ago. He married Rachel Medlin who died in 1904. They were parents of the following children who survive: Willis T. Harris, Dr. David Harris & Mrs. John H. Schafer of Marion and Mrs. Jamie Johnson of McLeansboro. He married Mrs. L.B. Carson nine years ago. Burial in Creal Springs Cemetery. MDR Friday, 28 Feb

Aud Q. Stone, 42, living one half mile north of Marion, died of pneumonia following influenza Thursday at Emma Jones Hospital. He was born 4 Nov 1876 in Franklin County, son of Nathan L. & Minnie H. Stone and moved to Williamson County when two years old. His mother was Mintain Joseph Wier [as written] who died 1 Mar 1905. He has lived in Colorado, Arizona, Kansas and Texas and moved back to Illinois two years ago from Red Bud, Texas. He married Ella Cagle 13 years ago. She survives with four sons: Nathan, 12, George, 10, Wood, 8 and Fred, 6, brother, Attorney George R. Stone of Marion and sisters, Mrs. Wood Stonum/Mrs. Olla Stonum of Gainsville, Texas and Mrs. W.C. Peplow/Perhow of Decatur. His wife and children are also sick and unable to attend the funeral. His father was also unable to attend due to the illness of his wife with the same disease. The funeral was held at the home of his brother in Thorne Place and the body was taken to his home where the wife and children viewed the remains and it was then laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery. [A very long obit.] MDR 28 Feb & 5 Mar

Marriage licenses

Tom Emery, 52 & Della Eppenheimer, 32, both of Creal Springs

Ed Rhine, 23 & Evandine Land, 16, both of Johnston City

Cecil Rich, 21, Johnston City & Opal Carter, 19, Herrin

Claude Toler, 22, Kenneth, Mo. & Alice Howard, 18, Goreville  MDR 28 Feb

A marriage license was issued Monday in Marion to Paul Upchurch and Cecelia Phillips both of Carterville. CH 28 Feb

William Rolla Rushing, son of Eliza & L. T. Rushing, was born 19 Jun 1879 and died 20 Feb 1919 following an operation for gall stones. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Levander Rushing. He married Enola Thaxton on 10 Jul 1898. Four children were born: Lloyd Earl, William Herbert, Vera Lavern and Golda Enola who died one year ago. His last words were, “My way is clear.” He leaves his parents, two sisters, one brother, wife and three children. He was related to the late Capt. James N. Sanders whose burial also occurs at Pleasant Hill and arrangements have been made for the funeral party to arrive at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at the same hour. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. CH 28 Feb & MDR 20 Feb

William Bush Baker, 5 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. John A. Baker of West Frankfort, died Saturday. Survived by parents, two sisters, Beatrice & Cecile and two brothers: Guy & Wesley. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 28 Feb

Paul Ferrell Bullock, 2 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. Riley Bullock, died Monday. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 28 Feb

Norville Walker, 6 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Walker, living six miles south of Carterville, died Wednesday of last week. Burial in Gentry Cemetery. CH 28 Feb

Joseph Black, 23, was killed at Consolidated Coal mine near Johnston City Thursday of last week when he fell from the cage down the shaft. He is a single man and a brother-in-law of City Judge Clayton. CH 28 Feb & MDR 21 Feb

Fred Parker has been indicted for the murder of Charles Gresham. CH 28 Feb

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A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Abney. Mrs. Abney was formerly Vida Lackey. MDR Saturday, 1 Mar

Marriage licenses

Samuel Brown, 21, Marion & Ruby Stephen, 18, Herrin

Felix Pruzaczyki, 23 & Domenica Engoldo, 19, both of Johnston City MDR 1 Mar

Bertha Wicks, wife of Thomas Wicks, died of tuberculosis 2 March. She was born in Jan 1889 in Tennessee, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jarvis Owens. Survived by her husband, children: Bessie May, 11, Alfred, 9, Carrie, 6 and Howard, 4, brothers & sisters: Charles & Harrison Owens of New Burnside, Tom, Charles, Arthur & Gilbert Owens of Marion, Will Owens of Charleston, MO., Mrs. Lena Rader, Mrs. Nora Shellenbarger, Mrs. Lela Whiteside and Mrs. Joe Douglas of Marion. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Monday, 3 Mar

Joel R. McKee died of cancer and kidney trouble 3 March at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emma Benson at Creal Springs. He was born 9 Jun 1846 in Massac County. He served in Co G 14^th Illinois Cavalry during the Civil War. He served as postmaster in Cypress for 16 years. He married Jane Harper at Vienna. She died 11 Sep 1916. Survived by children: Mrs. Fannie Taylor of West Frankfort, Mrs. Emma Benson of Creal Springs, Mrs. Mary Bush of West Frankfort, Mrs. Nell Alexander of Creal Springs, J.E. Mckee of West Frankfort, W.M. Mckee of St. Louis and Joe Mckee of Chicago. His two sisters are both dead. The funeral was at Simpson with burial in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. MDR 3 Mar

A 7 pound boy was born 2 March to Mr. & Mrs. Clyde McDonald at the home of her mother, 702 North Harper. The mother was formerly Annie Davis. The father is serving in France. The child was named Clyde Jr. MDR 3 Mar

Marriage licenses

Joseph Demur’, 21 & Minnie Nigra, 20, both of Herrin

Henry Manfredni, 21, Bush & Anna Galli, 21, Herrin

Samuel Garrison, 58, Dewmaine & Hattie Bostic, 42, Colpville

Coyn Gambill, 23, Johnston City & Ruby Moore, 18, Marion

Martin Loftus, 52 & Mary Schmitz, 52, both of East St. Louis

Nolan Summers, 19, Johnston City & Effie Howard, 18, Goreville

Clarence Cherry, 23 & Beatrice Cox, 21, both of Colp    MDR 3 Mar

The community was shocked Sunday when word was received that Joe Rush, 28, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Rush, had died of bronchial pneumonia at South Side Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. He had left in perfect health two weeks ago to attend a mechanical school there. He has a brother, Jacob, serving with the colors in France, and a sister, Thelma, at home. Burial in Freedom Cemetery. MDR 3 Mar

Richard Copeland, 76, died Tuesday at his home in Creal Springs He was the son of the late Judge Samuel Copeland of Vienna and a brother of the late Capt. Copeland of Marion and was the last of a family of 12 children. He married Nancy Washburn of Vienna who survives with children: Elmer, Buell and Flora of Creal Springs, Allen & Carrie O’Neill of Ozark, Charles of Mound City, Mrs. Ollie Stewart of Centralia and Mrs. Ollie Trelkeld [as written (Threlkeld?)] of Kentucky. The funeral will be at Zion Church. MDR Tuesday, 4 Mar

Marriage license

B.A. Richmond, 18 & May Hampto, 18, both of Johnston City, Mary A. Richmond, mother of the young man, gave consent in writing. MDR 4 Mar

A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Curt Norman of North Logan Street, their third child and first daughter. MDR 4 Mar

A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. John Powell of Carterville, their first child. MDR Wednesday, 5 Mar

Maude Ford vs John Ford, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 5 Mar

Mrs. Yeuzafa Zasada, 28, died of influenza 6 March at her home in Spillertown. She was born in Poland and had been in this country seven years. Survived by husband and children; a boy, 4, a girl 2 and a 7 days old baby. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Funeral Friday at the Spillertown Church with burial in the Catholic Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 6 Mar

Pope County News   “Uncle” David Martin of Stonefort was buried at Joyner Cemetery Monday. He was 86 years old and a Civil War Veteran. MDR 6 Mar

Marriage license

Harvey Cutrell, 21, Bush & Josie Bowers, 16, Carterville, John C. Bowers, father of the young lady, gave consent in writing. MDR 6 Mar

Vivian Lee, 3, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Lee of West Frankfort, died Sunday. Survived by her parents and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. George Walker of Carterville. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 7 Mar

Sheriff Melvin Thaxton returned Sunday from Urbana with Delphos Morris, formerly of this city who is wanted on a charge of wife abandonment. He was formerly station agent at Cambria where it is stated he became infatuated with a woman of that place. It is also said he went to Urbana to seek new employment, agreeing to send for his wife later. She became suspicious when he failed to send for her. She is said to have made an investigation and discovered her husband and the Cambria woman together in Urbana. CH 7 Mar

Linsey S. Winters was born 20 Feb 1850 near Hopkinsville, Ky. and died 28 Feb 1919. He married Vashti Jane Holliday 30 Nov 1876. Survived by wife, four daughters, one stepdaughter and one son: Mrs. Lulu Myers of Tenino, Wash., Mrs. Gertrude Snyder & Mrs. Flora Emerson of Cambria, Mrs. Mollie Walker, Jeannett & Frank of DeSoto, one sister, Mrs. Sam Newton of Herrin. A son preceded him in death In infancy. Burial in the DeSoto Cemetery. CH 7 Mar

Albert Henry Beltz, son of Mr. & Mrs. Fleety Beltz, was born 19 Feb 1919 and died 5 Mar 1919. Survived by parents and one sister. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 7 Mar

The 2 weeks old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Bauman of this city died Sunday. Survived by parents and three other children in the family. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 7 Mar

Sam Gordon of Donaly Row, north of Carterville, was taken to the county jail Monday on complaint of Mattie/Hattie McCoy who alleged he assaulted her with a knife and then tore off her clothes and shoes and burned them. Gordon, also known as “Piano Jack” is said to be an excellent musician. Ed Jarvis of Bush was also taken to Marion charged with assault with intent to commit murder. He is alleged to have attacked John Edmonds of Hurst. CH 7 Mar & MDR 4 Mar

Mildred Robertson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. M. Robertson, died of pneumonia following influenza 8 March, aged 1 year, 9 months and 24 days. Survived by parents, one brother and one sister. The other two children and mother are very sick with influenza. Burial in Zion Cemetery at Ozark. MDR 8 Mar

Roman Zasada, the ten days old infant son of P. Zasada of Spillertown, died 10 March of influenza. The mother died of the same disease three days ago. Two small children, a boy and a girl, remain in the family. Burial at Spillertown.  MDR Monday, 10 Mar

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Emmitt D. Winstead, 21 & Lillie May Reynolds, 18, both of Providence, Ky. MDR 10 Mar

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Clyde Peterson, charged with destroying a cemetery, was found not guilty. Tom Wicks was the complaining witness and the judge advised the jury that a not guilty verdict was the only one that would stand. Jake Terrano was also found not guilty of keeping a gaming house at White ash. E.S. Smith of Bush pled guilty of assault and battery and was fined $25 and costs, amounting to $50.20. The case of John Dobson of charge of wife abandonment was taken up at noon. MDR Tuesday, 11 Mar

Jesse Thomas Nicks died of pneumonia Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Westbrook in Zeigler. He was aged 7 years [as written] 9 months and 11 days. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 11 Mar

Monroe Carroll Crawford died Monday at his home in Jonesboro. He was born 26 May 1835 in Crawford’s Prairie. His mother died when he was 6 years old and he became a member of the family of Col. Tillman B. Cantrell of Franklin County, who had married a member of the Crawford family. At eighteen, he entered the law department of University of Kentucky at Louisville and won the degree of Bachelor of Law. He returned to Franklin County and opened a law office. He married Sarah Wilbanks in 1858 at Benton and moved in 1859 to Jonesboro. He served eight full successive terms, four years each, as county judge. He also four terms as mayor of Jonesboro. Burial in Jonesboro Cemetery. MDR 11 Mar

Rosalee Craig, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Leroy L. Craig, died 10 March at the home in Pittsburg, aged 1 year and 6 days. Survived by parents, one brother and one sister. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. MDR 11 Mar

Adele Holland, relict of the late Romulus D. Holland, died Tuesday of Bright’s disease at her home, 513 South Market. She was born 28 Jun 1852, daughter of Dr. & Mrs. R.M. Hundley. She married 1 Nov 1877. Her husband died six years ago and her youngest daughter, Mrs. Bess Hay, died 12 years ago. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Gussie Watson of Farmington, Mo., sons John Holland who lived with her and Robert Holland of Missoula, Mont., grandchildren: John & Charles Hay of Marion, Mrs. Christina De Donato of St. Louis and Robert & Penelope Holland of Missoula, sister Mrs. Gussie Burton of Salt Lake City and three half-sisters Mrs. George Goodall, Mrs. Laura Fitzgerald and Miss Nan Hundley, all of Marion. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 12 Mar

County Court

John Dobson changed his plea to guilty of wife and child abandonment. He was instructed to make monthly payments of $20 for the care of his family.

Joe Lanier pled guilty to gaming and was fined $10 and costs.

Elijah Peterson of Carterville was found not guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. Evidence showed he acted in self-defense.

Henry Moffedino was acquitted of selling liquor without a license and selling liquor to a minor.

Joe Curto, tried on a similar charge, was convicted, the fines and costs were $90.40. MDR 12 Mar

John M. McCain, an aged man of Dykersburg, died Wednesday and was buried in the Chaney Cemetery near his home. MDR Thursday, 13 Mar

J.W. “Blackhawk” Rogers, well-known Williamson County farmer, has some interesting relics in his possession. Among them are a four pound cannon ball and a canister shot, both picked up by him on the battlefield at Paducah just after the famous battle at that place near the beginning of the Civil War. This was the battle when Col. Thompson made his famous charge in one of the fiercest battles in Northern Kentucky. Both balls are of solid iron. He also has a spur worn by his father, Capt. C.D. Rogers of Company A 6^th Illinois Cavalry. Capt. Rogers was known at the time as the “hero fighter.” Blackhawk also has some clippings from a Pope County paper of May, 1868, concerning a memorial service preached by Rev. N. Stauffer in the M.E. Church in Golconda. MDR 13 Mar

Frank Dorris, 28, a Lithuanian miner, was killed Saturday by a fall of slate at New Bush mine. He was single and resided with his parents at Bush and was the first man ever killed in this mine. Burial in St. Carlo Cemetery. HN 13 Mar

Mrs. R.A. Stivers died of tuberculosis 9 March at her home here. She was born 9 May 1880, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rowatt. Survived by her husband and two children: James, 7 and Mary, 4, three stepsons, father, brothers, Walter Rowatt Jr., William Rowatt & James Rowatt. Her mother died three years ago. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 14 Mar

The 16 year old infant [as written] of Mr. & Mrs. William Futrill died Monday at the home of Mrs. Futrill’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Chitty, eleven miles south of Carterville. The father of the child is with the American troops in France. Burial in Campbell Hill Cemetery. CH 14 Mar

Roscoe Cagle, 18 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. A.C. Cagle living six and a half miles southeast of Carterville, died Monday from pneumonia and influenza. All other members of the family are ill with influenza. Burial at Hampton Cemetery. CH 14 Mar

Delphos Morris was found guilty of wife abandonment. He waived a jury trial and entered a plea of guilty. He was ordered to pay his wife $28 every two weeks and pay court costs. CH 14 Mar

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George Granger, wealthy recluse who died at Makanda recently, has been identified as Henry Elizabeth Webb who was sent up for life for the murder of a station agent in Poseyville, Indiana 32 years ago. He arrived in Makanda 28 years ago and lodged with George Sill. His sisters, Mrs. L.D. Anderson and Mary A. Phillips of Poseyville identified the body when it was exhumed. He escaped from prison after four years. [A lengthy account.] CH 14 Mar

Alexander Canto Hammersley died Friday, 14 Mar at the home on North County Street. He was born 1 Apr 1883 in Saline County, son of Mr. & Mrs. James A. Hammersley. Survived by a brother & 2 sisters: G.O. Hammersley of Moberly, Mo., Glyde Hammersley of Saline County and Mrs. Fay Campbell of Billington.  MDR Friday, 14 Mar

Tom Stacy, an inmate at the county farm, died Thursday. He was brought to the farm from Carterville. MDR 14 Mar

William Weisgerber of Centralia was brought before Judge W.F. Slater. He had been sentenced in 1917 for child abandonment and failed to pay. He put up such a pitiful plea the judge reduced the amount of payments and then advanced him the money to pay his car fare back to Centralia. MDR 14 Mar

A 10 pound boy was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Coffee. Mrs. Coffee was formerly Ella Smith. MDR 14 Mar

Will C. Cober of Murphysboro left for California Saturday where he will be married to Dorothy Farrar. He was assistant manager to Harry L. Farrar, manager of Southern Illinois Gas Co., whose wife is his sister. He now goes to California to bring back Mr. Farrar’s sister as his bride. She visited in Marion while her brother resided here. They will make their home in Murphysboro. MDR Saturday, 15 Mar

Roy Wooten Tidwell is the name of the nine pound son who arrived at the home of Mr. & Mrs. E.S. Tidwell on Saturday. MDR Saturday, 15 Mar

Marriage license

Dewey Clendenin, 21 & Evelyn Ellis, 26, both of Herrin MDR 15 Mar

Clay Demming of Carterville was charged with wife abandonment. MDR 15 Mar

Marriage license

Loy H. Lawrence, 21 & Beulah G. Rice, 18, both of Johnston City MDR 15 Mar

Daisy Jack died 16 Mar following a long illness of cancer of the breast. She was born 26 Jan 1880 and married John R. Jack 8 Jan 1896 at Spillertown. He survives with two daughters: Mrs. Hazel Graves and Mrs. May Mackie. Also surviving is a grandson, Albertus Mackie, brothers & sisters: John Charles and Ed Bowman, Lottie Bowman & Mrs. Rapsie Shuldt of West Frankfort. Half-brother August Bowman and half-sister Lizzie McAnnally. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Monday, 17 Mar

Isabella Robinson, 57, died following a lung illness 16 Mar. She first married Marshall Hill who died 14 years ago. Three years later she married John Robinson who survives. She leaves three daughters: Ella Hill, Jessie Hill Nale and Winnie Hill Seaton of Glen Carbon., three grandchildren: Lester Faye & Glenn Seaton, three brothers & sisters: Joe Younkins of Carbondale, Mrs. M. Hoover, John Younkins, Mrs. Ellen Burkholtz and James Younkins of Anna. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 17 Mar

Miss Abbie Keaster, 43, died of tuberculosis 16 Mar at her home in Crab Orchard. She was born in March 1876 in Crab Orchard, daughter of A.J. Keaster who died 20 years ago and Martha J. Reynolds who died 7 years ago. Surviving are one sister, Rosie Keaster and several cousins William H. McCluskey and James Culbreath of Marion and John Keaster of Herrin. Burial in Davis Prairie. MDR 17 Mar

A message was received Monday by T.J. McMurray, 1109 North Court, from General McMurray at Rochester, Minn., which reads, Zula died the tenth. Ship body home. Cannot come. The body is expected Tuesday. MDR 17 Mar

Ben Thompson, colored citizen, was found dead Saturday night at his home on South Holland Street. He was born 7 Mar 1874, son of Alexander Thompson. He had worked Saturday at a mine in Carbondale and came to Marion on the 9:05 Illinois Central train and was apparently well when he went to bed but was found dead Sunday morning. [Says found dead both Saturday night and Sunday morning.] Survived by a wife and several children. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 17 Mar

The funeral of the late Louis Corder which were held Monday at the Goddard Chapel marked the opening of the handsome structure for which it was erected, altho the edifice has not yet been formerly dedicated. The funeral was held in Carterville Sunday but the storm delayed bringing the body here on account of the condition of the ground at the cemetery. The ritualistic burial services of the Odd Fellows, who consigned the body to the grave, were held within the chapel. MDR Tuesday, 18 Mar

The trial of Ralph Baker of Herrin, charged with the killing of Mayo G. Williams. The shooting was the result of a quarrel over a house. Both men lived in it, Baker wanted possession of it and Williams claimed he could not find a place to move. Baker shot Williams on Oct 15, 1918 and he died 3 Nov. MDR Wednesday, 19 Mar

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The remains of Miss Zulu McMurray who died 15 Mar in Rochester, Minn., arrived in Marion Tuesday and were taken to the home of her father, I.J. McMurray. She had been employed at the state hospital in Rochester and was taken sick with influenza. Pneumonia followed and resulted in her death. She is survived by her parents, one brother & two sisters: General McMurray lived at Aurora and Lee McMurray and Mrs. Jerrolds live at Marion. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 19 Mar

Ben H. Allen, 30, of Jellico, Tenn., and Grace Marie Wright, 23, of Herrin, were married Wednesday. MDR 19 Mar

Johnston City Sam Bullero, an Italian merchant and Nick Bacino, an Italian miner, of this place, are both dead as a result of a duel with automatic revolvers which took place in Bullero’s store at 9 o’clock last night, while celebrating St. Joseph’s Day. It was understood that the duel was a result of a feud which started before the men had left Italy and that enmity had existed during the years they resided in this country, altho recently they had become friends. Bacino was shot four times by Bullero; once in the hand, in the face, forehead and mouth, but so rapidly were the shots fired that the wounds could be covered by the hand. He died in the store before assistance could be given him. Bullero was shot near the heart and thru the bowels. He was rushed to the hospital at Herrin, where he died shortly after his arrival. Mrs. Bullero was said to have been shot in the hand, but this is not verified. The wife of Bacino was shot in the breast and the seventeen-year-old son was hit in the throat, but these will all probably recover. They are now in the Herrin Hospital. Other shots went wild. Great excitement followed the shooting, as both parties were well known in the Italian quarters. Coroner McCown was called from Marion and conducted the inquest over the bodies Thursday morning. MDR 19 Mar

Pete Leanardo shot and killed Joe Marlow, bartender at Crespi & Crespi saloon, 113 North Park Tuesday night. Leonardo found his sister-in-law, Mrs. Della Kirk in the salon wearing a fur neck piece which he had bought for his wife, her sister, and questioned her right to wear it. He took the piece from her and Marlow and the owner, Crespi, ousted him from the place. Leonardo came a few minutes later through the back door and shot Marlow three times in the chest and shoulders. Leonardo then shot Pete Botina who was washing the cuspidors. The bullet set his coat sleeve on fire but did not injure him. Louis Crespi, who was upstairs in the office of the Boyd Hotel, rushed down and fired at Leonardo, but missed. Leonardo was found in a hog pen, lying between two hogs, back of the Alonzo Boren store on North 16^th. He is 32 years old and a miner at W.P. Rend Coal & Coke Co. Joe Marlow was 39 and single. He has three brothers, Charles, Mike and Bob and two sisters, Miss Rosa Marlow and a sister in Italy. HN 20 Mar & MDR 19 Mar

Ray Chapman left Monday for New Orleans, La. where he will join the Cleveland baseball team. He says all the old men will be back in line this year. Eleven of the bunch were in service last year when the armistice was signed. HN 20 Mar

Harry Dale, 36, formerly of this city, was killed in the Orient mine on 12 March and brought to this city for burial. The funeral was held at the residence of his father at 417 South 22^nd. HN 20 Mar

Edward Guthrie was picked up here Saturday night at a dancehall and charged with desertion from the U.S. Navy. He deserted in New York harbor from the ship Delaware. He is the son of Mrs. Ella Carlston of Goreville and James Guthrie who took his own life in a cemetery near Carterville several years ago. He enlisted in the navy last July. He sawed his way out of jail and is again at large. HN 20 Mar & 27 Mar

Louis/Lewis K. Corder, 81/84, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.W. Sizemore on North Division Street. While trimming a cherry tree on Wednesday of last week, he fell from the tree, but this was not believed to contributed to his death. His wife died six years ago. Survived by his daughter, Mrs. Wilson Sizemore, son Hubert Corder of this city and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Duke of Marion, who lives with her daughter, Mrs. Drew Reynolds, the only survivor of 12 children in the family. Miss Lela Caplinger, granddaughter, of Mason City, Ill., attended the funeral. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. CH 21 Mar & MDR 15 Mar

Mrs. Cratis Cagle, 38, died of influenza at her home south of here. Survived by husband and five children. An 18-year-old son died of influenza Tuesday of last week and two of the children are seriously ill with the disease. Burial in Hampton Cemetery. CH 21 Mar

Martha Elizabeth Dixon, 67, wife of W.H./James Dixon, died after a two months illness of influenza Wednesday at her home here. Burial in Jerusalem Cemetery at Alto Pass. CH 21 Mar & MDR 15 Mar

Dewmaine Notes The 7 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. Posey died Monday. CH 21 Mar

Tom Stacy of this city died Thursday. The body was taken to his former home, five miles from here, for burial. CH 21 Mar

Mr. & Mrs. Logan McNew received word Tuesday from Detroit of the arrival of a 10-pound grandson born to Mr. & Mrs. Holman last week. CH 21 Mar

Hurst Items Frank Doris was killed in the mines Saturday, March 8.

Frank Sergi was killed Thursday, 14 Mar by a switch engine at the new mines. He was walking to work at Bush Mine #2. The whistle and bell sounded and he stepped from the track, but almost immediately stepped back on. CH 21 Mar & MDR 14 Mar

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Charles O’day, a colored man who was arrested Sunday at Colp on an assault charge, has been returned to the penitentiary at Chester. He had been paroled in February. CH 21 Mar

Rhea Moudy and Joe Perotti, both of this city, were married Tuesday of last week in Benton. HN 20 Mar

Marie Winget and Ben Allen, both of this city, were married last Wednesday at Marion. HN 27 Mar

Ralph Baker was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Mayo Williams at Herrin on 15 Oct 1918. This means a sentence of from one year to life. MDR Friday, 21 Mar

Marriage licenses

William Phillips, 19 & Myrtle Oppa Ollis, 17, both of Marion

Morgan Jones, 48, Herrin & Anna Goldenschein, 36, Belleville    MDR 21 Mar

Emmaranda Schauberts, widow of the late Fred Schauberts, died Wednesday at her home on Route 5, Marion. She was 47 years old, born in Texas and had been a resident of Williamson County many years. Burial in Grange Hall Cemetery.   MDR 21 Mar

Carterville   Twin boys were born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Freeman Greer. One was still born and the other lived only one hour. Burial at Hurricane Cemetery.

A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Poole, their third child and second girl.  MDR 21 Mar

Marriage licenses

Everett Yewell, 20 & Bessie Grimes, 16, both of Carterville

Boyd Barnes, 45, Co1p & Ebbie M. Taylor, 36, Carrier Mills

J.P. Beers, 21 & Guthrie G. Malone, 18, both of Thompsonville   MDR Saturday, 22 Mar

J.M. Townsend went to Carbondale Saturday to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, John Allman who died Friday. Mrs. Townsend was called to Carbondale by the illness of her brother and remained for the funeral. MDR 22 Mar

Viola Phillips, widow of William B. Phillips, d 23 Mar at her home at Fountain. She was born 7 Sep 1872, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H.M. McInturff. Her father has been dead many years and her mother passed away one year ago. She married William B. Phillips in 1895 who died 20 years ago leaving one son, William J. Phillips. She is survived by six brothers & one sister: Mrs. J.W. Pritchett, Ed, A.T., A.D., Charley, Will & Frank McInturff all of whom live on Route 4, Marion. Burial in Fountain Cemetery. MDR Monday, 24 Mar

Mrs. Alice Metsinger died at her home in St. Louis Sunday. She was the mother of Wm. Metsinger, manager of the Goddard Grocery Store’s Marion branch, who was with her at her time of death. She was 51 years old and is survived by six children, four of whom lived at home, William of Marion and Charles who is with the 89^th Division in the Army of Occupation. MDR 24 Mar

Marriage license

Charlie Colombo, 24 & Lena Milana, 20 both of Herrin MDR 24 Mar

Lue Griffin vs Hubert Griffin, bill for divorce and restoration of maiden name, he a non-resident. MDR 24 Mar

Ollie Richardson vs Tommy Richardson, bill for divorce, he a non-resident. MDR 24 Mar

Niasty Lozdouskas vs Charles Lozgouskas, in chancery. MDR 24 Mar

Boyd Barnes, 45, of Colp and Mrs. Ebbie May Taylor, 36, of Carrier Mills, were married Saturday. MDR 24 Mar

Annie/Evelyn Ruth Klutts, 9/10, who was visiting at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Della Edwards at Fordville, died Monday evening from burns received from an explosion of gasoline. She used, by mistake, gasoline instead of kerosene to start a fire in a stove. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Clutts of Makanda. Her mother who was also visiting was severely burned. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville beside her grandfather who died a short time ago. CH 28 Mar, MDR 1 Apr & HN 3 Apr

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William A. York was born 19 Nov 1840 east of here, the son of Mr. & Mrs. John York, and died Tuesday, 24 March, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B.F. Crain. He served in Co. H 31^st Illinois in the Civil War and in his early days conducted a grist mill on the Herrin prairie. He married Ruth Corder 23 Sep 1865 and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary three years ago. His wife died 22 Jul 1917, aged 74 years. Surviving are seven children: Frank of Herrin, Hosea S. of Wayside, Mrs. J.M. Crain of Wolf Creek, Sarah A. Crain of Carterville, Ella, wife of B.F. Crain of Herrin, Walter of St. Louis, Nora, wife of Walter Hiller and Clara wife of H.A. Bradley of Herrin. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Also surviving is a sister, Arminta Davis of Hillsboro and a half-brother, Sherman York of Mt. Vernon and a half sister, Mrs. Louisa Williams of Woodlawn. MDR, Tuesday 25 Mar & CH 28 Mar

Sheriff Melvin Thaxton returned Monday from Clinton, Ind., having in custody James Bridges, a colored miner from Colp, who has been a fugitive since last fall. It was alleged the 12-year-old daughter of Bridges disappeared and he fled from Colp after an investigation started when he attempted to secure insurance money. Bridges first claimed the girl had gone to relatives in Alabama and later claimed she had died.  MDR Tuesday, 25 Mar

Robert Jeter and Ellis Raymond. Reed of Marion were killed Thursday of last week while at work at Scranton mine near Pittsburg, by a fall of slate. Mr. Reed was born 28 May 1884 Brushy Township, Saline County, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Reed. He was married in 1906 in Harrisburg and lived at 608 North Otis and is survived by a widow and five children: Carl, Myrtle, Gertrude, Charles, Paul and Joseph R. [This is six.] Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Jeter is the son of the late John J. Jeter. He was born 20 Aug 1869 and lived at 901 West Union. He has two brothers & two sisters: Riley & Logan Jeter, Mrs. Hardin Pulley & Mrs. Daisy Groves. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. CH 28 Mar & MDR 19 Mar & 21 Mar

Police Marshal Joe Short was killed Tuesday in a saloon in Bush. An Italian named Tope, who worked in the saloon, and Claude Elliott, were arguing over a dime Tope said Elliott owed him. Elliott went home and returned with a shotgun. Short tried to prevent a tragedy, but Elliott shot him twice. Short shot Elliott. If Elliott survives, he will be charged with killing Short. Marshal Short is the son of John Short, mayor of Bush and is survived by a wife and four children. HN 27 Mar & CH 28 Mar

Arthur Neely of Makanda was shot and killed Saturday night by Lee Sheppard in Sheppard’s restaurant. Sheppard said he shot Neely when he tried to reach across the corner and grab him. Neely was shot through the hand and then through the heart. Sheppard was exonerated by the grand jury. CH 28 Mar

Jarrett Price, 29 & Priscilla Sanders, 19, both of Marion were married Wednesday in Murphysboro. MDR Thursday, 27 Mar

An 8-pound boy, their first child, was born 26 Mar to Mr. & Mrs. H.L. Cox. The mother was formerly Mabel Sutherland, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Sutherland and the father is connected with his father in the firm of T.A. Cox and sons.   MDR Friday, 28 Mar

Robert A. Sanders died 30 Mar. He was born 1 Jan 1846 on the farm on which he died. 53 years ago he married D.E. Sanders, the ceremony being performed on the farm. He is survived by children: James, Asberry and Mrs. Otis of Route one, Riley of Herrin and Mrs. Lulu Sanders Halfacre of West Frankfort. Robert, Mary and Jeffrey are dead and two children died in infancy. Burial was in the family burial ground on the home farm. MDR Monday, 31 Mar

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(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 17)