All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican

January

Chancery-January Term 1921

Bill for Divorce and Custody of Children—Cleve Rich Vs. Rosie Rich Jan. 1, 1921

Bill for Divorce—Anna Russell Vs. Clarence Russell  Jan. 1, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Hall Jackson, Olney, Ky.                 36

Myrtle Hopper, Dawson Springs, Ky. 21

Hug M. Parker, Mounds                 25

Grace L. Schwartz, America            23

Elmer Ealey, Herrin                      21

Etta Maneese, Herrin                    16

S. H. Harris, Benton                     26

Elsie Russell, Benton                    23    Jan. 3, 1921

Rev. Robert Morris of Herrin performed the marriage ceremony uniting Hugh M. Parker of Mounds in marriage with Miss Grace L. Schwartz of America. The young couple secured their license on December 27^th. Jan. 3, 1921

Coroner’s Inquest Coroner William McCown held two inquests December 31′, both at Johnston City. One inquest was over the body of Francis Kovich, who was killed when run over by a train on the 31s^t. The Jury’s verdict was that death was by being run over by a freight train going north bound on the C. & E. I. Railroad about 5 o’clock p.m. December 31, 1920 south of Broadway crossing about 30 feet, Johnston City, Illinois. The other inquest was over the body of Roscoe Hay, who came to his death by being caught by timber and corn in corn crib, pinning his face in oats and strangling to death in the oats. Jan. 3, 1921

Miss Nellie Stroud and Arthur Maurer were married on Saturday {Jan. 1st} at the court house in Benton. The bride is one of the telephone operators and the groom is employed by the Southern Illinois Plumbing and Heating Company. They will make their home in Marion. Jan. 3, 1921

After a prolonged illness, Miss Leona Feater died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sallie Gill on West Main Street. Death came Sunday morning. Miss Feater was 54 years, 4 months and 23 days of age. Death was said to be due to dropsy from which she had suffered for several months. Mrs. Ed Jeter was another sister and the Jeter Dry Goods Store was closed all day Monday in memory of the deceased. Funeral was held on Monday and interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Jan. 3, 1921

Guy Chicon received a telegram Monday from his sister, Mrs. Clara Winchester of Springfield, Mo., announcing the death of their brother, W. C. Chicon, which occurred at his home in Springfield. Decedent was born in Jackson County and was aged 36 years. He formerly lived in Herrin but went to Springfield seven years ago and has been engaged in the general merchandise business. He is survived by his widow and one daughter aged five years. Three brothers and three sisters also survive and the mother, Mrs. Josephine Chicon lives in Marion. Jan. 3, 1921

Marriage Licenses

J. H. Capper, Herrin                             25

Jewel Gordon, Herrin                           25

Frank Lovel, Cambria                           26

Lena Painter, Cambria                          18    Jan. 3, 1921

Miss Catherine Kopp of Johnston City was united in marriage Wednesday morning by Rev. J. W. Mckinney at his office in the court house to W. E. Mooney, also of Johnston City. The ceremony was witnessed by, Mr. and Mrs. Newt Flemming of Johnston City and Miss Nell Reynolds of Marion. Mrs. Mooney is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kopp of Johnston City and Mr. Mooney is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Mooney of Johnston City. He has been employed as a barber in that city for the past four years. Jan. 5. 1921

Marriage Licenses

Carl Stewart, Marion                            30

Bessie Brown, Olmstead                       21   Jan. 5, 1921

Creal Springs  Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Segers are proud parents of twin babies, a boy and a girl, coming as a Christmas present from old Santa. Jan. 5, 1921

Herrin   Setefihia Barucki, aged 3 months and 25 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Baruacki of Herrin, died on Wednesday. The baby had been in good health and died very suddenly. The Coroner’s jury reached a verdict that death was from unknown causes. Jan. 6. 1921

Weaver  Coroner William McCown was called to Weaver on Friday where he held an inquest over the body of Dellmar Speakmon who died Thursday night at 8 p.m. The boy who was 5 years, 1 month and 5 days of age was playing with some fire at a bonfire in the Speakmon’s yard at Weaver on Thursday morning and the child’s clothing caught fire. The child died about 8 p.m. the same day that the accident occurred. Jan. 6, 1921

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Audie Elliott Thursday morning, a baby boy, who has been named William Earl. This is the fourth child and boy. Jan. 7, 1921

White Ash  Jessie Davis, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis of White Ash, died on Wednesday and the Coroner’s Jury entered a verdict of death due to premature birth. This baby was one of twins born on December 20, 1919. The other child, a boy having died the day after birth. Jan. 7, 1921

Miss Celia Hunsacker of Carterville and Jonathan Douglas of Murphysboro were married at the Baptist parsonage in Murphysboro Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The young man is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Logan Douglas of Murphysboro. His mother witnessed the marriage. Jan. 7, 1921

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Neilson  Several people went to Neilson on Saturday to attend the funeral of Harmon King of that place who died Friday. Mr. King was well known in Marion and had a large number of friends here. He was suffering from Tuberculosis. Mr. King was 37 years of age and is survived by a widow and four children, Marie, Opal, Oral and Mary Jane. Marie is eleven years of age. The funeral was held Saturday with interment near the home place. Jan. 8, 1921

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bracy of South Court Street are the proud parents of a seven-pound baby girl who arrived Friday morning. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Jan. 8, 1921

Notice  My wife, Mrs. Mary L. Mathis, has left me without cause and I hereby notify the public that I will not be responsible for any debts she may contract. R. D. Mathis Jan. 8, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Theodore M. Perry, Johnston City        21

Bertha Ward, Herrin                           18    Jan. 8, 1921

Mrs. Mary Burns, wife of William Burns, died from pneumonia at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Hoye who lives near Peabody Three Mine. Mrs. Burns had only been here a short time, her home being at 1602 North Shobner Street, Streator, Illinois. Mrs. Burns was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Davidson and was born in England on March 24, 1846, having reached the age of 74 years, 9 months and 16 days. She is survived by, her husband and seven children, one child having died in infancy. All of the children are in Illinois except Mrs. George Tomlin of Oklahoma. Six brothers survive. They are Robert, Thomas, George and Seuthmus Davidson in England and Japies and William Davidson in Illinois. Funeral services were held Monday at the home of Mrs. Hoy and the body is then to be shipped to Virden where services and interment will take place on Thursday, January 13th. Jan. 10, 1921

Dr. J. W. Cummins, pastor of the First Methodist Church received a telephone message Monday morning from Vienna stating that the mother of former State Senator P. T. Chapman had died at that place. Dr. Cummins will conduct the funeral on Wednesday at Vienna at the First Methodist Church. Jan. 10, 1921

West Frankfort  William Robert Smith died at West Frankfort Sunday, and the body was taken thru Marion on Monday by, his son, Oscar Smith and his brother, Charles Smith. The body was being taken to Elizabethtown, Hardin County, where funeral services and interment will be Tuesday Jan. 10, 1921

A baby son, weighing six pounds arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Metzinger in Thorn Place on Sunday night. The young man has not been named. This is the second boy but the third child in the family. Jan. 10, 1921

Spillertown   Mrs. Maggie May Bowman died at her home in Spillertown on Saturday at the age of 44 years and eight days. The deceased was born on December 29, 1876 and is the daughter of Joe and Amanda Purdue. Funeral services at the Baptist Church in Spillertown. She leaves to mourn her death, a husband and five children besides the brothers and sisters, Fred Purdue of Whiteash, Mrs. Will Boles and Miss Willie Purdue of Whiteash and Henry Purdue of Scottsboro. Jan. 10, 1921

Marriage Licenses

J. V. Gillespie, Johnston City        21

V. Eva Branceny, Tunnel Hill        18

Everett Burns, Herrin                   36

Oma Ferrell, Benton 33

Eugene Manfredini, W. Frankfort  34

Anna Dierk, W. Frankfort             27

Wilhelm Novitzki, Benton             48

Elv1ra Scott, Benton                    34

Lloyd L. Allen, Marion                  21

Fern Bell, Herrin                         18      Jan. 10, 1921

Albert Treece died on Monday from gunshot wounds inflicted by Howard Lampley. The coroner’s jury ordered Lampley arrested and held to await the action of the grand jury. Albert Treece rang the church bell at the Chittyville school house on Sunday night and then went outside of the school building. Treece was about 16 years old. According to the testimony before the coroner’s jury he saw Lampley slap his 12-year-old brother, Holly Treece. The older Treece boy took his brother’s part and after an exchange of words Albert Treece slapped Lampley who then pulled a gun. Albert told Lampley to put up the gun and fight fairly but Lampley fired three shots. Jan. 11, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Daniel W. Goforth, Herrin                   24

Edith Lewis, Herrin                             19    Jan. 11, 1921

City Court   Judge W. 0. Potter convened city court on Tuesday and the first case taken up was that of Mrs. Hosea Cagle seeking divorce. The decree was granted.

A court order was issued requiring Harold Gill to pay his wife $30 per month.

The divorce suit of Charles Swain was to come before the court Tuesday afternoon. Jan. 11, 1921

Mrs. Otis Ferrell of Marion attended the funeral of Mrs. Rhoda Richardson and returned home Monday morning. Joseph Davis and Robert Cagle of Marion, Hez Davis of West Frankfort, brother of Mrs. Richardson attended as well.   Jan. 11, 1921

CHANCERY Bill for Divorce—H. C. Cravens vs. Sammie  Cravens Jan. 11, 1921

CARTERVILLE Velma, the small daughter of Mrs. Sina Dorris, was thrown from her cart Saturday night by her little sister Reba who was pushing the cart. The little girl’s shoulder was badly bruised. Jan. 11. 1921

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penrod are the proud parents of a fine boy. This is their second child and first son.   Jan. 11, 1921

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Calhoun are the proud parents of a fine girl. This is their first child. Both mother and daughter are getting alone fine.  Jan. 11, 1921

Friends of Professor and Mrs. Mon Swan held a Chavarari Monday night in honor of the newlyweds_ The friends, about 100 in number, gathered near the Swan home on West Cherry Street and gave the popular Professor the biggest surprise in his life. A barrel of apples was opened and passed around among the guests.  Jan. 11, 1921

City Court The suit of Charles Swain for a divorce from his wife was to have been heard in city court on Tuesday afternoon, but on account of the illness of Mrs. Swain was postponed for one week. Jan. 12, 1921

Atilo Zasso and Miss Rose Zuccola of Franco near Johnston City, were married on Wednesday afternoon. They were accompanied to Marion by Miss Mary Cappele, Nora Sufteko and Mable Able and Tony Zuccola. Jan, 12. 1921

Mrs. Mary Byron Penn, wife of Harry Penn died Tuesday evening after a long and lingering illness, extending over several years. She was born at Fergis Hill in Parish of Kilwiping, Ayrshire, Scotland on March 3, 1858, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Byron. She died at the age of 62 years, 10 months and 8 days. At an early age her parents moved to Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, where she grew to womanhood. At the age of 18 she became a member of the Free Church of Scotland in the town of Irvine where she lived until her 29t^h year when with her nephews, Joseph Laurie and Robert McMillan, moved to the United States and located in Coal City, Illinois. There she met Harry Penn and they were married at Bonfield on July 2, 1887. Six children were born to them, two preceded the mother in death. Those who died are John Thomas Penn, who died in Marion in November 1908 and Marion Barr, who died in infancy. Besides her husband she leaves the following: Mrs. James K. (Elizabeth) Truman, Byron Penn, Alfred Penn and Mrs. A. D. (Agnes) Wimmer, all of Marion and four grandchildren. Jan. 12, 1921

A baby boy arrived at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Ivan Roberts, 1003 West Main Street on Monday and the general insurance man is quite happy as he announces what a fine youngster the new corner is. This is the second son and third child born to Mr. and Mrs. Roberts. Jan. 12. 1921

Herrin   Joe Anderson, age 7, a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Anderson of this city, died at 5 a. m. this morning and funeral services will be held here. Mr. Anderson is arbitrator for the State Industrial Commission and was formerly Mayor of Herrin. Jan. 12, 1921

Tick Ridge  Troy Sims of this place and Miss Lena Owens of Pittsburg slipped away to St. Louis last Saturday and were quietly married. Jan. 12, 1921

Mrs. Mary Chapman, aged 90 years, for many years a resident of Vienna, passed away at her home Tuesday. Mrs. Chapman belonged to a well-known and prominent family of Johnson County and was the mother of former congressman P. T. Chapman. She had the honor of giving ten of her grandsons to the services of their country during the world war, among them being two sons of Congressman Chairman Lieut. Ralph Chapman and Lieut. E. W. Chapman. Jan. 13, 1921

K. W. Lay died Wednesday at his home 715 South Vicksburg. The deceased was born in Kentucky on March 8, 1856 and when he was a young man was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Newfan, who survives. They had no children but three brothers survive, Thomas M. Lay, 415 South Duncan Street, Marion; George Lay of Missouri and CL H. Lay, North Hamlet Street, Marion. He became interested in Democratic politics, serving eight years as deputy sheriff and one term as sheriff of Livingston County, of which Smithland is the county seat, however he spent the majority of his life farming. He became ill with Asthma about eight years ago and moved to Marion joining his brothers. Interment at Rosehill Cemetery. Jan. 13, 1921

The seven months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Elza Long of Pittsburg died Wednesday night from pneumonia. The remains were laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. Jan. 13. 1921

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pate are proud parents of a son, born January 12^th at their home on East Reeves Street. This is the second child and first boy. Jan. 13, 1921

Mrs. William Ford, living southwest of Creal Springs, died Friday morning after a prolonged illness. She was the mother of Charles Ford and Loy Ford, who are well known in Marion. Charles formerly operated a cigar factory in Marion. Funeral services will be conducted at County Lind Methodist Church Sunday at 11. a.m. Jan. 14, 1921

Reverend J. W. McKinney preached the funeral services for Albert Treece, 16-year-old, at the Goreville Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon. Young Treece was shot and killed by a companion when he took the part of his younger brother. Interment was at Friendship churchyard, three miles west of Goreville. Jan. 14, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Jesse Duckanoy, Johnston City      24

Anna Deffron, Johnston City 22

John B. Adamson, Johnston City    34

Irene Mausey, Johnston City         20     Jan. 14. 1921 

Cambria  The community was shocked at the news on Sunday of the death of Mrs. Herbert Griffith at the Herrin Hospital where she had gone for an operation for appendicitis. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church by Rev. J. G. Slick. Interment was at Hinchcliff Cemetery. Mrs. Griffith was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Tippy of Cambria. She leaves her husband and three little boys, Carl, Lester and Donald. Her immediate relatives, besides her husband and children are her parents and one niece, Miss Beulah Latiana.  Jan. 14, 1921

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The slate fall at Peabody Number 3 mine killed Siras Calhoun Blackburn and Norman L. Stauder Friday afternoon. Blackburn was born in Saline County on March 30, 1894 and at the time of death was 29 years, 9 months and 14 days of age. He was living at Fordville with his wife, formerly Miss Anna Wright, to whom he was married at Black Oak, Arkansas, five years ago. Alonzo Blackburn, father of the deceased, is a police officer at Creal Springs. His brothers and sisters who survive are Ed Blackburn of Campbell, Missouri, Miss Ida Blackburn of Kansas City, Missouri and Oral and Ernest Blackburn at home at Creal Springs. Blackburn served in the 25th Machine Gun battalion with the grade of private throughout the war and was a good soldier. Funeral services Sunday at the First Baptist church in Marion. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Jan. 15, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Jacob Jones, Herrin                            39

Daisy Schenk, Herrin                          39

Raymond Schaubert, Energy               19 (Consent Charles Schaubert, father)

Pauline Anderson, Herrin                    16 (Consent Myrtle Anderson, mother)

Harold R. Stephens, Herrin                  18 (Consent Sim Stephens, father)

Lucille Williams, Murphysboro            18

Angelo Tapello, Clifford                      28

Teresa Moroni, Clifford                       21    Jan. 15. 1921

A small baby girl born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Porter Battle, colored, of Pittsburg, died a few hours after birth and was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery Friday afternoon. Jan. 15, 1921

The slate fall at Peabody mine Friday killed Norman L. Stauder of Energy. Stauder was born at Energy on March 29, 1900 and at the time of his death was 20 years, 9 months and 15 days of age. He had lived with his parents all his life. His father is Adam C. Stauder. The brothers and sisters all live at Energy and are Mrs. Katie Brown, Misses Florence and Cloe Stauder and Reuben and William M. Stauder. The funeral services will be held Monday at the Herrin Catholic Church. Interment will be at the Catholic Cemetery. Jan. 15, 1921

Mrs. J. C. Mackey, stepmother of H. C. Carter, died at her home in Centralia Sunday after a prolonged illness. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Carter will accompany the body from Marion to Vienna for burial. Jan. 17, 1921

Energy  Sunday afternoon funeral services were held at Energy for Siras Blackburn who was killed in the fatal mine accident at Peabody Number 3 on Friday. Because of the critical condition of Mrs. Blackburn, widow of the deceased, the services, which were to have been held at the First Baptist Church, were changed Sunday at noon. Among the town relatives who arrived in time for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. William Shields of East St. Louis and Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Sharrock of St. Louis. Jan. 17, 1921

John Balder has just learned of the death of his uncle, John Weist, who passed away at his home at Louisville, Ky. on December 29 at the age of 86 years. Mr. Weist was an old river man and was second engineer on the Robert E. Lee at the time of its famous race with the Natchez. He repaired a broken steam pipe while the boat was going at full speed and made it possible for his boat to win in the race which was probably the most sensational in the history of river racing. Jan. 17, 1921

Saturday, January the 15^th being the 28^th birthday anniversary of Elbert True, Mrs. True entertained with six o’clock dinner in his honor. Those present were, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lasley, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. True, Mrs. T. R. Woodbridge and children, Miss Nettie True, Miss Mary Lasley, Joe Hudgens, Lynn Stanley and Mrs. Leonard McArthy. Jan. 17, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Upher Cross, Colp                               38

Daisy Price, Colp                                 28

Dolpha Rushing, Carterville                 21

Zella Crain, Marion                              20

Troy Sherertz, Herrin                           33

Mabel Heppill, Herrin                          22    Jan 17, 1921

City Court City Judge W. 0. Potter at the present term of city court has granted several divorces. Opal Brookhouse was granted a divorce from her husband Bert Brookhouse and her maiden name of Opal McInturff was restored. A divorce was granted Hope Follis from her husband, Paul Follis and her maiden name of Hope Kelley was restored. Jan. 18, 1921

Coroner William McCown was called to Herrin Monday where he conducted an inquest over the body of Mrs. Martha A. Cobb, wife of R. P. Cobb of that city. The coroner’s jury investigated the causes of death and returned a verdict of death due to dropsy of the heart. Jan. 18, 1921

J. Albert Walker of Pana arrived Tuesday to attend the wedding of his sister, Miss Ruby Walker and to visit with is parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Walker, 1407 West Main Street. Miss Walker is to be united in marriage with G. W. Moake of West Frankfort on Wednesday (Jan.20th) evening at 6:30 at the home of her parents. She is a junior at Marion Township High School. The groom is an engineer on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad. Jan. 18. 1921

Obituary  Cyrus Clarence Blackburn was killed by a fall of slate and stone in the Peabody 3 mine on Friday, January 14, 1921. He was inducted into military service September 21, 1917, at Marion, Illinois and sent to Camp Taylor, Kentucky for his military training. He went overseas in the winter of 1917-1918, and as early as March 12, 1918 was in the line of battle in the trenches on the Marne front. He was a member of the 117^th Engineer Regiment, a unit of the Rainbow Division, the most celebrated division in France and the division with the longest continuous service, having served without leave from the earliest American activities until the final blow was delivered. He was at the Marne front, the St Michel Salient and the Argons front. He was in the army of occupation from November 20, 1918 until his embarkation for home. He was discharged April 20, 1919. His grandfather Sims was a veteran of the Civil War and spent seven months in Andersonville prison. Jan. 18. 1921

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Mrs. Oswald Jones received a telegram on Sunday stating that she was a grandmother, as her granddaughter had just arrived at the home of Dr, and Mrs. George W. Howard at Scranton, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Howard was formerly Miss Elizabeth Jones of Marion. Jan. 18, 1921

Mrs. Nancy Ford, wife of William Ford, who died at her home two and a half miles southwest of Creal Springs on Thursday evening, was buried in the County Line Cemetery on Sunday morning following funeral services at the County Line Methodist Church. The deceased was born on January 26, 1858 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Odom. She was married to William Ford and besides her husband she is survived by four children and four grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Delphia Wright, of Hannibal, Mo; Charles Ford of Creal Spring and Loy and Harvey Ford of Marion. She is survived by two brothers S. W. Oliver of Creal Springs and William R. Oliver of Cairo and by two sisters, Mrs. M. A. Horsley of West Frankfort and Mrs. Martha Hood of new Burnside. Deceased was a member of the County Line Methodist Church, which she united when but a young girl. Death came as a result of cancer from which she suffered for a long time. Jan. 18, 1921

Herrin—JAN 17—Daniel Goforth and Miss Edith Lewis, both of this city, sprung a surprise on their friends Tuesday and were quietly married by Rev. W. C. Mahr at the Presbyterian manse. The groom is employed at Sunnyside mine. The bride is the daughter of Annie Lewis and has been employed until lately at Brown’s. The young couple will reside with the bride’s mother for the present.   Jan. 18, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Raymond Beard, Carterville        24

Helen King, Carterville                23

William Kalkey, Herrin                24

Mae Hale, Herrin                       20

Ira Sharp, White Ash                 19

Elsie Frazier, White Ash             18

Otis Bennett, Herrin                   25

Hazel Russell, Herrin                  18

Joe Defrank, Marion                   23

Frances Macalosa, Marion          17      Jan. 18, 1921       

Carl Lewis Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Turner, died at his home in Christopher Thursday at the age of three years from complications after an illness of one week. He leaves to mourn his death, other than his parents, one sister, Violet, age 9 months. Services were held at the home Sunday and burial was made Monday at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Jan. 18, 1921

Rev. J. W. Cummins performed the marriage ceremony uniting Miss Helen King in marriage with Raymond Beard on Saturday. The young couple came to Marion from Carterville and will make that city their home. Jan. 18, 1921

Monday morning Miss Frances Macalosa of Marion was united in marriage with Joe De Frank at the office of Squire George Pritchett. They will make Marion their home. Jan. 18, 1921

Squire George Pritchett on Saturday performed the marriage ceremony uniting Daisy Schenck of Herrin and Jacob Jones of the same city.  Jan 18, 1921

Mrs. Lloyd Pike received word Monday of the marriage of her brother, George Dodd, age 21, a baker at Herrin, to Miss Laura McIntosh, age 18 of Providence, Ky. They were married on December 8 in Webster County, Kentucky by Rev. Arthur L Hall. Mr. Dodd is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alf Dodd of Marion and Mrs. Dodd is the daughter of Jake McIntosh of Providence, Kentucky. They will make their home in Herrin, where he is in the bakery business. Jan. 18, 1921

William H. Rix, in charge of the mechanical department of the Marion Water Works, returned on Saturday night from Joliet where he was called on Wednesday by the death of his father, William Rix, Sr. The deceased was seventy-six years of age and is survived by five daughters and four sons of whom William H. of Marion is the oldest. There are also seventeen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Deceased had lived in Joliet many years and most of his descendants live in that vicinity. Jan. 18, 1921

One of our well known and respected colored residents was united in marriage Wednesday of last week to Mrs. Hannah North of Marion, Ill. The ceremony was performed at two o’clock at the home of the groom on West Kerney Street, Rev. W. J. Smith, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, officiating. This marriage is the happy culmination of an acquaintance of many years. Mr. Stewart has made his home in Carmi for many years, is a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Post. He is also a member and efficient worker in the A.M.E. Church. The bride is a Christian lady and a well-known church worker in the community where she lived. After a visit in Williamson County they will return to this city to reside, where they have a large number of friends. Jan. 19. 1921

Carterville    Jay Vick, manager of the Vick-Cline Drug Store at Carterville and Miss Clara Waldron of the same city were united in marriage at the home of the Presbyterian pastor, Reverend E. J. Sabin on Wednesday evening in Carterville. The witnesses were Mrs. Robert Dowell and Mrs. G. M. Graham. The couple will make their home in Carterville. Jan. 20. 1921

Miss Corina Vincent of Herrin, age 17 and Buell Peebles of Patterson, Ky. age 21, and Miss Bertha Ward 18, of Herrin, and Theodore M. Perry of Johnston City were united in marriage Wednesday evening in the waiting room at the Citizens Bank by J. B. Bruce. The double ceremonies were witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Joppa of Herrin. Jan. 20. 1921

In City Court this week a divorce was granted Charles Swain from his wife, Maude Swain. Jan. 20. 1921

Marriage Licenses

Buell Peebles, Patterson, KY.                 21

Corina Vincent, Herrin                          17

George W. Moake, West Frankfort         34

Ruby Walker, Marion                            21

Jay Vick, Carterville                             29

Clara Waldron, Carterville                     23     Jan. 20. 1921

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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bryan are the proud parents of a 12-pound baby girl born Thursday night. They are residing on West Chestnut Street. Jan. 21, 1921

Creal Springs    Police Officer, A. Blackburn and family were in Marion on Sunday attending the funeral of Mr. Blackburn’s oldest son, Cyrus, who was accidentally killed in the mine last Friday. This bereaved family has the sympathy of their neighbors and friends.   Jan. 21 1921

Mrs. Charles Ozment was called to Carrier Mills on Saturday to attend the funeral of her niece, Miss Ruby Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Jack) Thompson. This is the second death in the Thompson family in three weeks. Madeline Thompson, a sister of Ruby Thompson, died three weeks ago. Both deaths were due to measles, which developed into pneumonia. Three other children survive. Jan. 22. 1921

Mrs. Emma Porter, widow of David Porter, died on Monday morning after suffering many months from Bright’s disease. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willilam Hopps at Durham, Canada on May 20, 1841 and died at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 4 days. She was united in marriage on June 8, 1857, to David Porter at Durham, Canada and to that union four children were born, only one of whom, Mrs. Henry Gahm, 201 South Buchanan, survives. A son, Robert Porter, died December 23, 1919. Three grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive. The grandchildren are Glenn and Madge Gahm of Marion and Earl Gahm of Christopher. She is said to have owned a large amount of coal land and that the proceeds from her coal land had made her a very wealthy woman. Funeral services at the Southern Methodist Church, with interment at Maplewood Cemetery. Jan. 24, 1921

Nellis Saul of Crab Orchard, near Marion, and W. S. Weisgerber of Herrin came to Murphysboro Thursday evening, got a marriage license and had Rev. H. T. Abbott marry them at the Baptist parsonage at 6 o’clock that evening. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Saul of near Marion. Mr. Weisgerber is a miner and claims to be one of the oldest miners n the state in number of years at work in coal mines. They will make their home at 201 South Sixteenth Street in Herrin. The wedding ceremony was witnessed by, Mrs. J. C. Glenn and Mrs. J. M. Griffin of Herrin—Murphysboro Republican-Era Jan. 24, 1921

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pulley are the proud parents of a ten-and-a-half-pound boy. This is the fourth child in the family and the third boy. The young man has been named Lawell Atwood Pulley. Jan. 24, 1921

Miss Mary L. Hoover, county advisor for the Williamson County Home Bureau, was called to her old home in Indiana on Monday evening to attend the funeral of her father who died suddenly at Palmyra, Michigan on Monday afternoon. Mr. Hoover’s home was at Manhattan, Kansas, but he has been visiting in Michigan with a daughter and his death was quite unexpected. He is survived by, one son and three daughters. His wife has been dead for several years. Jan. 24, 1921

Friends and relatives of Levi Ferrell of Creal Springs were shocked on Tuesday to learn of his sudden death that morning. Mr. Ferrell was born, reared and died on the old farm home and when death entered his home, he was 74 years of age. Mrs. George B. White, Mrs. Nola Fairless and Mrs. Arthur Atwood of Marion are daughters of the deceased and sons are Gilbert D. Ferrell of Burlingame, Cal. and Robert A. Ferrell of Dallas, Tex. The brothers and sisters are the late Dr. Hosea Ferrell of Carterville, Leander Ferrell of Stonefort, Mrs. Callie Caplinger of Wichita, Kans., and Mrs. Manda Thompson of Russell, Ark. Jan. 25, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Ben Jackson, Herrin                           22

Laura Dougherty, Herrin                     21

John Clayton, Herrin                           21

Lena Howerton, Herrin                       19

Elmer Brunner, Herrin                         18

Oma Francis, Herrin                           18

Timothy Cruse, Colp                           26

Nora Ramsey, Colp                            24    Jan. 25, 1921

Sunday (Jan 24th) was the birthday anniversary of Mrs. John Norman and her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Radford, entertained with a 12 o’clock dinner in her honor. Mr. and Mrs. Will Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. W. James Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cox and children of Crab Orchard, Misses Nan Hunley (Hundley?), Clara and Isabelle Wallace, Opal Grace, Virginia Wallace and Argyle Wallace.   Jan. 25, 1921

John C. Alexander of 406 South Duncan Street died at 11:45 a. m. Wednesday. Mr. Alexander took sick with pneumonia on January 16^th and since that time has made a hard fight for life, but finally lost the unequal battle. Mr. Alexander was born in Johnson County on October 4, 1861 and at the time of death was 59 years, 3 months and 22 days of age. Thirty-one years ago, he was united with Miss Nannie Vaught in Johnson County and four children with the widow survive. The children are Dolphus Alexander, 607 North McLaren, Otis Alexander, 1005 East College and Misses Maya and Mamie Alexander at home. James Alexander of Herrin and Giddie Alexander of Seattle, Washington are brothers of the deceased. Practically all of his life was spent in the school room. He obtained his early education in the schools of the county and then went to the Carbondale Normal where he completed his education. For the past five years he has taught at the Sunnyside School near Herrin. The funeral services will be on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church and interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery.   Jan. 26. 1921

Alexander Roland Young, the eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Jesse Young, died at 7;30 p.m. on Tuesday. The youth is said to have drunk some “White Mule” and that was given as the cause of his death. The youth was born in Marion on October 28, 1912 and at the time of death was 8 years, 2 months and 27 days of age. He lived with his parents and four brothers and sisters near Pittsburg. The other children are: Irene, age 15; Pauline age 10; Eugene age 4 and Kenneth age 18 months. Jan. 26, 1921

Mrs. F. C. Nichols was granted a divorce from her husband in city court his week. She was given $100 per month alimony.   Jan. 26. 1921

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Arrangements have been completed to hold the funeral for Levi Ferrell, who died suddenly on Tuesday at the old homestead near Great Springs on Thursday at 1 p.m. Carriages will meet the morning train to take the family and friends to the home. Mr. Ferrell, who was 74 years of age had gone to the barn to do his regular feeding of the stock on Tuesday morning and when he failed to return his wife went to look for him about 8:30 and found him against the side of the barn and when help was summoned, he was found dead. The cause of death was old age.  Jan. 26, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Joe Defrank, Marion                           23

Francis Machalosa, Marion                  17

James I. Deaton, Marion                     20

Ethel Ivy, New Burnside                      19    Jan. 27, 1921

Tick Ridge   Miss Nellie Saul of this place and Wiliam Wisegerber of Herrin slipped away to Murphysboro last Wednesday and were quietly married. Jan. 27, 1921

Mrs. James Knight, a widow living near Colp mine, died at her home Thursday morning at three thirty. She was 72 years and four months old at the time of her death. The body was expected to arrive over the Marion and Eastern today, but the funeral arrangements are not known. Jan. 27, 1921

Thelma Fox, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldo Fox of Carbondale, died Friday morning at 9:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hudgens on East Main Street, where she and her mother had been visiting since Monday. She had not been strong since birth and convulsions is given as the cause of her death. The body will be shipped to Carbondale Friday evening and burial will take place there. Jan. 28, 1921

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon for John Alexander, who died on Wednesday from pneumonia. He was sick only a few days. The services were conducted by, Dr. H. A. Goff and Reverend J. W. McKinney, Superintendent of Schools. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Jan. 28, 1921

In the death of Levi Ferrell the Creal Springs vicinity loses one of her most prominent farmers and fruit growers, bank stockholders, Christians and a number one citizen. His bereaved family has the sincere sympathy of all acquaintances. Reverend Atwood preached the funeral sermon at the late residence on Thursday at one o’clock. A large number of relatives and friends were present. Interment was made in the Fairview Cemetery. Frank Powell, Sol Caplinger, George White and several citizens from Marion were present. Jan. 29, 1921

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Levi Ferrell was born August 28, 1846 in Williamson County, Illinois and died January 25, 1921, age 74 years, 4 months and 27days. His father, George Ferrell, was born in Smith County, Tennessee May 11, 1816. His mother, Laura Waller, was born in Franklin County, Illinois, December 6, 1922. George Ferrell and Laura Waller were married in Franklin County, Illinois in 1840 and soon thereafter located at the present site of the homestead of the deceased. To this union seven children were born, namely: Leander Ferrell, now 80 years of age, still living; Dr. H. W. Ferrell who died in May 1918; James Ferrell, now deceased; Amanda (Ferrell) Thompson now living in Russell, Arkansas; Calia (Ferrell) Caplinger now residing in Wichita, Kansas; and Georgia Ann Ferrell who died January 27, 1901. The deceased, Levi Ferrell, was and with his wife resided at the old homestead until his death. To this union six children were born, Robert A. of Dallas, Texas; Laura (Ferrell) White of Marion; Nola (Ferrell) Fairless of Marion; Albert G. Ferrell, now deceased; Gilbert D. Ferrell of Burlingamly, California and Fannie (Farrell) Atwood of Marion. Many years prior to his death Mr. Ferrell became a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, holding his membership at Fairview. Feb. 1, 1921

A license was issued in Murphysboro on Saturday for the marriage of Arthur Wiswell of Carterville, aged 48 and Olive M. Gore of Elkville, age 28. Feb. 1, 1921

Marriage Licenses

0. C. Kleinhofer, St. Louis, Mo.             34

Florence Czarnecki, St. Louis               24

Sidney Wells, Johnston City                 18

Opal Williams, White Ash                    16    Feb. 1, 1921

Kleinhoffer—Czarnecki   Squire J. H. Bruce on Monday performed the wedding ceremony of 0. C. Kleinhoffer and Florence Czarnecki. The newlyweds were from St. Louis. Feb. 1, 1921

Hall—Serles   Miss Iva Serles of Broughton came to Marion Monday in company with Earl Hall of Herrin and after securing a license were married by Squire George Pritchett. Herrin will be their home. Feb. 1, 1921

Word was received in Marion last Tuesday night of the death of W. M. Rich, who has been in ill health for several years, and who has been receiving treatment at the state hospital at Anna for some time. Mr. Rich was formerly a farmer in the vicinity and was born on the old home place near Fairview church on September 8, 1854. When a young man he was united in marriage with Miss Cora Snyder. The children who survive are Mrs. Charles Bracy of Marion; Mrs. Altha Peebles of Decatur and Harvey Rich of Decatur. The brothers and sisters are all dead. Interment on Friday at Fairview Cemetery by the side of his mother, sister and child. Death occurred at 8 p.m. at Anna and the body is to be shipped direct from that city to Creal Springs. Feb. 2, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Lawrence C. Koen, Herrin                   23

Ann Bresnan, Herrin                           21

C. H. Foster, Marion                           43

Susan Burchell, Marion                       35

Roy Beckham, Marion                         41

C. P. Fletcher, Joppa                          36

Flora Wilke, Karnak                             31    Feb. 2, 1921

Mrs. H. H. Wallace of Ewing came to Marion Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. W. P. Throgmorton. Feb. 2, 1921

Dr. J. W. Cummings, pastor of the First Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon performed the ceremony uniting Lawrence Koen and Miss Ann Bresnan in marriage. They will make Herrin their home. The ceremony was performed in the Methodist parsonage on West Union Street. Feb. 4, 1921

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Marriage licenses were issued at Benton the past week for the marriage of 0.S. Kirkpatrick of Sesser aged 18 and Beulah Browning of Marion age 20 and for the marriage of Vincent Piazza aged 24 of Marion and Pearl Craddock, aged 19 of Benton. Feb. 4. 1921

The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Baker Throgmorton, wife of Rev. W. P. Throgmorton, was held at the First Baptist Church at 2 o’clock Thursday, February 3r^d. The services were in charge of Rev. Julian Atwood and more than 25 Baptist clergymen were present and were seated at the pulpit. Just above the choir loft is the beautiful stained-glass window, which was inscribed to Mrs. Throgmorton at the time of the dedication of the church. Through this window the light shone as a benediction as her body lay at the altar during the service. Feb. 4, 1921

According to testimony at the inquest held on Route 4, Carrier Mills Friday afternoon, Mrs. Pearl Schaeffer died from burns received when her clothes caught fire at a cook stove. Lyman Jones, a school teacher, said on Wednesday noon, John Stone came to him and said that Pearl wanted help in finding her. They located Mrs. Schaeffer about a quarter of a mile east of her house and all of her clothes except her shoes and stockings had been burned off, and her body had been severely burned. She walked back to the house and died about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday. The jury’s verdict was that death was due to accidental catching her clothes afire and burning her to death. Feb. 4. 1921

The remains of Will E. Hicks of Pittsburg arrived in Marion on Saturday from Carbondale where Mr. Hicks died in the hospital following an operation. He had been sick for nine months and when pneumonia set in he was unable to keep away the death angel. Mr. Hicks was born in Williamson County and was 45 years of age. He leaves a widow, formerly Miss Agnes Absher, and five children, Orvil, Cecil, Afton, Lillian and Ruth Hicks, all at home. Several brothers and sisters survive, including Mrs. William Tyler of Pittsburg. Mr. Hicks was a Sunday school worker and a member of the Free Baptist Church at Pittsburg. He was also interested in the Odd Fellow work and was a charter member of Lodge No. 998 at Pittsburg. He was a member of the U.M.W. of A. and worked at Scranton mine, but previous to that time had worked at farming. Funeral services on Sunday at Union Grove at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Marshall Jones, Lloyd Fry and H. Travelstead. Feb. 5, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Charley Lawson, Herrin                       21

Liley Miller, Ilsey, Ky.                          18

Andrew Sarko, Johnston City               30

Anna Toth, Johnston City                    18   Feb. 5, 1921

Mrs. Esther Elizabeth Yates, widow of Enoch Yates, who died December 31, 1920, was claimed by the death angel on Friday night after a long life of usefulness. Mrs. Yates was born in Johnson County on April 15, 1853 and at the time of death was 67 years, 9 months anc119 days of age. She is survived by two children, Henry and Miss Maggie Yates, who are at home. Two brothers, Thomas Edmondson of Marion and Andy Edmondson of Los Angeles, California survive. The deceased was a member of the First Methodist Church in Marion and Dr. J. W. Cummins conducted funeral services at the home Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. and Sunday the body will be shipped to Zion in Pope County where it will be laid by the side of the husband who preceded his wife by only a few weeks. Mrs. Yates had been sick all winter and had been blind for the past 30 years. Death was due to cancer. Feb. 5, 1921

The funeral of the late Hilary S. Williams who died Thursday morning at his home, 708 North Market Street, aged 70 years, following a long sickness with complications will be held from the home at 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Mckinney of the Warder Street Baptist Church officiating. Mr. Williams was a lifelong member of the Masonic fraternity and the last rites at the grave will be in charge of the Fellowship Lodge No. 80, A.F. and A.M. Feb. 5, 1921

Mrs. Clara Helen Ramsey, widow of Robert Ramsey, died at her home 1216 North Van Buren Street at 10 p.m. Saturday. The deceased was born in Kentucky on May 17, 1852 and at the time of death was 68 years, 8 months and 19 days of age. Her maiden name was Jenkins and she was united in marriage with Mr. Ramsey about 33 years ago. Three children, Leemas, Carl and Robert Ramsey survive besides one sister and one brother, Mrs. Helena Baker of Kentucky and J. H. Jenkins of Georgia. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She had lived in Illinois for the past six years. Funeral services were held at the house on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. and were conducted by Reverend J. W. Mckinney. Feb. 5. 1921

On Sunday morning death claimed Mrs. Martichey Cagle, Carterville route 3 and funeral services were held Monday afternoon, at 2 p.m. at Pigeon Creek Church by Reverend Charles Taylor with interment in the family graveyard. Mrs. Cagle was the widow of Allen Cagle and was born April 25, 1842, and was married 64 years ago. At the time of her death, she was 78 years, 9 months and 11 days of age. There were nine children and only three of them survive. These children are Charles Cagle, Will Cagle and Melvin Cagle and besides these children there are 31 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Mrs. Cagle was a member of the Pigeon Creek Baptist Church.   Feb. 5, 1921

Miss Pearl Chamness and Lester Rushing were married Saturday afternoon, December 25^th at 4 o’clock at Memphis, Tennessee, according to information just obtained. The ceremony was performed by Dr. H. Boone, pastor of the First Baptist Church at Memphis. The young couple kept their wedding a secret until Saturday when they let the cat out of the bag. The ceremony performed at the home of Dr. R. Armstrong, a cousin of the groom and where they were spending the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Rushing is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Chamness of Chamness and has been a teacher in the Williamson County schools for some time past. She is now teaching at her home near Chamness and will remain there until the term closes. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rushing of Carterville and since his return from military service he has been employed by the Mitchell Oil and Gas Company at Marion. He met his bride while they were both attending Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale. They will be at home for their friends after April 15 at their home, 405 East Warder Street. Feb. 5, 1921

An eleven-pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Sandusky, Saturday evening. This is the first child. The baby has been named Robert Wesley for its grandfathers. Feb. 5, 1921

Funeral services were held Monday at 1216 North Van Buren for Mrs. Clara Helen Ramsey, widow of Robert Ramsey, who died Saturday morning. The pallbearers were Jeff Goddard, Emmett Moulton, Arthur Byers, James Scott, J. C. Swan and E. Thurmond. Feb. 8. 1921

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The funeral services for Mrs. Martichey Cagle were held Monday afternoon at Pigeon Creek Church and were conducted by Reverend Charles Taylor. The pallbearers were W. M. McCown, Troy Chamness, Vince Cagle, Amos Rushing, Herman Mcree and Hubert Chamness. The flower bearers were Susie Chamness and Edith Mcree. Mrs. Cagle was the mother of nine children, three of whom survived and had 31 grandchildren and 56 great grandchildren. Feb. 8, 1921

A birthday dinner was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wimmer Sunday in honor of the 70′ birthday anniversary of A. T. Burpo. Feb. 8, 1921

Death about midnight Tuesday claimed S.W. Foster at Goreville, father of Mrs. 0. S. Cole, 1305 West Main Street, Marion. Mr. Foster had been in ill health for some time and had been confined to his room for about three weeks. The deceased was born in Missouri in 1842 and was 79 years of age, which death claimed from him. He is survived by his widow and two children, Mrs. Cole and Asa W. Foster, merchant at Goreville. Mr. Foster was a veteran of the Civil War, having served through the war with the Confederate forces. He was a devout member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services on Friday at Friendship Church at 10 a.m. with interment at Friendship cemetery.   Feb. 9, 1921

Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Ingram of Vienna, formerly of Marion, gathered at their home on Saturday and surprised them, it being the 71′ birthday anniversary of Mrs. Ingram. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. AL J. Kuykendall and daughter, Beatrice; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. William White and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. White, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Daniels, and daughters, Mary and Marjorie; Mrs. Mamie Shield, Mrs. Oscar Dorris, of Marion, Miss Lura Turley, John White, Charles Daniels, Frank Mathis, Marion Turley and William Griffon. Feb. 9, 1921

Joab Gray received a telegram Thursday telling of the death of W. T. Murphy, which occurred at West Lake, Fla., where he had been for a year seeking health. Mr. Murphy had been in poor health for a long time. He was aged about 65 years and resided at Lebanon, Term. and was known everywhere as “Bill” Murphy. He formerly made regular trips to Williamson County, buying mules. His mother was a sister of Mrs. Nancy Goodall and is a cousin of Mrs. Mary Gray. He is also related to several other families in this vicinity. The remains will reach Lebanon Friday or Saturday and interment will take place there. Feb. 9, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Harry Biggs, Colp                               31

Arline Roland, Herrin                          19    Feb. 19, 1921

Herrin, Feb. 9—(Special)–Bartes Dettimizi, and Italian butcher, died here on Tuesday and funeral arrangements have not been completed. He was one of the prominent Italian leaders here.   Feb. 9, 1921

Circuit Court Divorces have been granted in Circuit Court this week to Pearl Stocks from Frank Stocks of Carterville.

Pearl Boren from Alonzo Boren of Herrin

Ella Hardy from Depsie Hardy of Colp    Feb. 9, 1921

Herrin, Feb. 9–(Special)- Bartes Dettimizi, an Italian butcher, died here on Tuesday and funeral arrangements have not been completed. He was one of the prominent Italian leaders here.   Feb. 9. 1921

A dinner party was given Tuesday evening at the Gem Cafe in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rushing, whose marriage has just been announced. After the dinner, the guests adjourned to the First Baptist Church, where they listened to the address by Ralph Bingham. Those in the party were: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Frick, Misses Palmer, Dena Stanley and Helen Jones and Masers. Will Thaxton, Lloyd Baker of Carterville and Paul Presson. Feb. 9, 1921

Dr. Frank C. Murrah of Herrin secured a marriage license on Thursday for his marriage with Miss Lois Pope Benson of Herrin. Dr. Murrah is one of the prominent physicians in the county and was a Major during the war. Feb. 10, 1921

The worst murders in the history of Southern Illinois where expiated upon the gallows Friday morning, when Settimi Desantis, the last of the two arch friends who killed Tony Hemphill and Amel Calcaterra last August, dropped through the floor of the scaffold. Frank Bianco, the other fiend hung himself with a piece of underwear at the jail on Friday, December 10 while his trial was in progress. The calm composure of the deceased Desantis during the trial changed and became that of fear and while on the scaffold he broke down in tears and cried repeatedly, “Me no kill any man. Me want to see my wife.” This was after he had knelt in prayers with Father Seneese and just before he was steadied by the deputies and the straps were put in place. After the body was taken down from the scaffold it was taken by undertaker Cash and his assistants to the garage of Sheriff Thaxton Inside the enclosure where it was placed in the coffin. The body was fully dressed for burial previous to the execution. The coffin was then taken to Madison Street where the remains were viewed by over five thousand spectators. The hundreds of persons who had been denied admission to the stockade were thus permitted to satisfy their desire to see the face of the arch criminal of a generation. He was smooth shave and presented a different appearance that he did when on trial as then he wore a black mustache. After remaining before the public for an hour, the body was placed in the hearse and taken to the cemetery, where it was buried at the expense of the county in the potter’s field. This drew the curtain over one of the most sensational stories in the criminal history of Williamson County. Feb. 10, 1921

Thomas Dunaway, living at 306 South Market Street was found dead in his bed on Friday morning. He had been feeble for a number of years, but was not thought to be in a serious condition. Mr. Dunaway was a retired merchant having operated a store for several years on the west side of the square. He has not been active in any business for about 12 years. Mr. Dunaway married in early manhood to Bethena Benson and to this union two children were born. They are Mrs. J. C. Mitchell of Marion and Mrs. R. H. Cunningham of Jerome, Arizona. After the death of his first wife he was married to her sister, Emma Benson on June 11, 1884. F our children were born to this union and are, Mable and Sam at home and Mrs. Edgar Craig of Metropolis. He has one living grandchild, Elizabeth Craig of Metropolis. One grandson, Ray Cunningham, died one year ago in young manhood. Mr. Dunaway was the son of Sam and Julia (Tarpley) Dunaway and is the last of the 15 children born to this union. He was born near Bainbridge on May 16, 1848 and died at his home in Marion February 11, 1921, aged 72 years, 8 months and 26 days. He is survived by his widow and six children, Mrs. J. C. Mitchell, Mrs. R. H. Cunningham, Mrs. Edgar Craig, Mrs. Walter Ferguson, Miss Mable Dunaway and Sam Dunaway. Mr. Dunaway was a lifelong Mason and was a faithful member of Fellowship Lodge No. 80 of this city and in his more active days was a regular attendant at the meetings. The funeral will be held at the Christian Church with Rev. S. F. Spainhower officiating, but the final arrangements cannot be completed until work is received from Mrs. Cunningham. Feb. 10, 1921

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During his confinement Settimo Desantis was an inveterate letter writer. His confession, which was published just after the trial, was one which he wrote himself Italian and which was translated into English. His last letter was to his brother, Nicololo. This was written the night before his execution and while not written with as firm a hand as some of his other letters, still it showed but little nervousness. He wrote a very clear and distinct hand and showed good schooling. In his letter he expressed much regret that the brother did not come to be with him at the last, he admonished him as to his life and told of holding nothing against anyone in connection with the case. In this he spoke of his family and said, “If you ever go back to Italy and find any of our brothers alive, tell them that I cried unceasingly when I heard that our dear father and mother were killed in the earthquake on January 13, 1916. This was at Avezzano, Italy, which was the birth place of the boys. Settimo’s wife sent a message that she would not be at the execution. Settimo had married her 23 days before the commission of the crime for which he was executed. She was a widow with three small children and he stated to visitors at the jail that he married her because of his love for these little ones. When she visited him, she upbraided him for being led away by Bianco instead of staying at home with her and the children.   Feb. 11, 1921

Mrs. Desantis, widow of the executed murderer was in Marion this week seeking a divorce from her husband and a change of her name. She consulted an attorney. Her first husband was killed by a police officer at West Frankfort when he is alleged to have been attempting to rob a freight car. She was united in marriage with Settimi Desantis by Revered Bagwell on July 8, 1920. The wedding was performed in the court house in Marion, just 22 days before the killing of the boys at Royalton. Feb. 11, 1921

Agnes Hogg Cunningham, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Cunningham died at the parents’ home on South Midway Street at 9:30 Thursday. The little infant was 3 months and 12 days of age, having been born on October 28, 1920. Three brothers and four sisters survive. Death was due to whooping cough and other contributory ailments. The funeral services were held at the home Friday. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb. 12, 1921

The funeral of the late Thomas Dunaway who died at his home on South Market Street Friday morning will be held from the house at 2:30 and will be conducted by S. F. Spainhower of the Christian Church. Fellowship Lodge of Masons of which decedent was a Lifelong member, will have charge of the services at the grave. Feb. 12, 1921

Miss Florence Mercer resigned her position as teacher at the McKinley School and her approaching marriage to Sidney Sage was announced. The bride to be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mercer. Mr. Sage is an engineer for the mine represented by the Cosgrove interests and has lived in Marion for some time. Feb. 12, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Jesse Lollar, Crab Orchard                    21

Marie Miller, Crab Orchard                  18

William Sutton, Herrin                          39

Mary Norman, Herrin                           43

Madeline James, Herrin                        20

Robert Leroy Oliver, Marion                  25

Opal Gladys Broomfield, Marion           22

Hughy Rogers, Johnston City                21

Blanche Culbreth, Pittsburg                  19   Feb. 12, 1921

William Schafer of Creal Springs celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday when his children and grandchildren gathered for a big dinner party. Feb. 14. 1921

On Sunday morning at 5:30 death claimed Mrs. Amanda Pulley Hearn, wife of James V. Hearn, East Boulevard Street. Mrs. Hearn was born at the old Pulley settlement near Pittsburg on July 3, 1854 and at the time of death was 66 years, 7 months and 10 days of age. She was the daughter of Washington and Eliza Owens Pulley and on February 16, 1877 was united in marriage with Mr. Hearn. They had five children, four of whom died in infancy and Roy Hearn, who died on January 15, 1918. The brothers and sisters who survive are Mrs. Lysander Hearn of Carbondale, Mrs. Eliza Davis of Marion, J. M. Pulley of Marion, I. R. Pulley on the old home place, Marion route 1 and Miss Susan Pulley who made her home with Mrs. Hearn. When their last son Ray Hearn, was killed his widow and her grandson made their home with the parents, Mrs. Hearn had been in poor health all winter. Funeral services will be on Tuesday at the home with interment at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb. 14, 1921

Death at 11:30 a.m. Monday claimed Eugene Franklin Hoosier near Big Muddy Mine and funeral services were held at Goddard Chapel on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Mr. Hoosier was born in Kentucky on September 3, 1854 at the time of death was 66 years, 5 months and 11 days of age. He was a widower and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sam Eckols, who lives near Big Muddy mine. He attended the public schools in Kentucky. He moved to this section about 2.5 years ago and had been employed at the Watson Mine. He was a member of the Christian Church. Feb. 14. 1921

Creal Springs, Feb. 15—(Special)—Ward Kelley, aged 30, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Columbus Kelley, a grocer of this city was shot and killed Monday afternoon five miles south of this city, The shooting occurred near the Kelley farm and it is said that Otis Atnip, aged 56, has given himself up to the authorities and confessed the murder. Atnip has a wife and grown children and Kelley leaves a widow, two small children, his parents and three brothers. The full particulars are not known, but Kelley is said to have been shot five times and it is said that the shooting arose over some domestic troubles. The shooting occurred about 3 p.m. as Kelley was returning to his home from Creal Springs. He was killed at his mail box, which is about a quarter of a mile from his home. Kelley was a soldier and served through the war with honor. His lifeless body was found in the road by some neighbors who were returning home. The inquest will be held in Johnson County. Feb. 15, 1921

Charles R. Davidson, president of the Davidson Baking Co. of this city and a former resident of Mr. Vernon, died at his home in St. Louis at about ten o’clock Monday morning. Mr. Davidson had been ill but a short time, but his condition had been critical for the last few days. Mr. Davidson was formerly traveling salesman for a flour mill having a territory in Southern Illinois. He made Mt. Vernon his headquarters and about ten years ago moved his family to Mt. Vernon. While there he took a leading part in the establishment of the Sanitary Baking Co., which later became the Davidson Baking Co. Some years ago Mr. Davidson moved to St. Louis. The funeral will be held at Mt Vernon at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. The two stores in Marion will be closed at noon Wednesday. Feb. 15, 1921

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Mr. and Mrs. Tom S. Browning of Benton were in Marion Sunday to attend the funeral of Thomas Dunaway. Feb. 15, 1921

Edwin A McClure, who was born at Paducah, Ky., on August 29, 1844, died at his home in Corinth Township on February 6^th at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 8 days. He had lived in this county for 23 years and settled near the Dillingham M.P. Church where he attended services. Mr. McClure married Mary I. McMillan at Princeton, Indiana on September 3, 1873. Six children were born to this union. One, Jessie C, died at St. Louis at the age of seven years and the surviving ones are Mrs. Mary A. Toro, Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Edith E. Serie of Saline County, Mrs. Agnes M. Dewoody and Mrs. Lillian P. Dorris of Williamson County and Ben P. McClure of Pittsburg, Kansas. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Mrs. Edna Serie West, Miss Ruth Serie, Mrs. Daisy Dewoody Chandler and Miss Clara Louise Sharp. Mrs. May Toro of Denver and Mrs. Lillian Dorris of Colorado Springs, Colorado, V. V. Dame of Princeton, Indiana and B. P. McClure and wife of Pittsburg were present to attend the funeral. The latter was overseas with the 89th Division and served through their hard campaigns and in the army of occupation. Feb. 15, 1921

Creal Spring, Feb. 16—(Special)–This community is very much worked up over the killing of Ward Kelley near here on Monday afternoon. He was shot and instantly killed by Otis Atnip who left the body in the roadway where it was found later by neighbors returning home from this city. Five bullet holes were found and any one would have caused death. Kelley’s parents live here and he is very popular. The statement that he had had improper conduct with a daughter of Atnip Is denied. Feb. 16, 1921

Charles Melburn Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hunt and best known as “Rubber,” was instantly killed at Peabody Three Mine when he was rolled between a coal car and the rib and was run over by two cars. He was regularly employed at this mine as a trapper and did many odd jobs. It is not known exactly how the accident occurred. The young man was born on December 5, 1902 and at the time of death was 18 years, 2 months and 10 days of age. He is survived by his parents and two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Gus Crosslin and Miss Noami Hunt and Leon Hunt, all of Marion. The young man attended the common schools and then took two years’ work in the Marion Township High School. He was converted four years ago and joined the Christian Church. He had been working at the mine since November last year as a trapper. The coroner’s jury was composed of B. H. Heaton, John Anderson, C. L. Smoot, D. W. Watson, J. T. Belcher and Oscar Kimmel and they returned a verdict of accidental death while at his regular employment. Funeral services at the home, 1007 North Court Street on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in charge of Dr. John I. Gunn, assisted by Reverend S. F. Spainhoser of Herrin and Reverend J. J. Harris of Marion. Interment will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Feb. 16, 1921

Mrs. James V. Hearn was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon following services held at the home on East Mitchell Street. Mrs. Hearn died on Sunday after a prolonged illness. The funeral was in charge of Dr. John Gunn assisted by Reverend J. W. Cummings. Feb. 16. 1921

On Saturday, February 12^th, William Schafer of Creal Springs celebrated the 90th anniversary of his birth. Mr. Schafer is one of the oldest citizens of Williamson County. He has been a resident since April 1, 1815, except for the three years and eleven months he served in the Union Army in Company C. 31⁵t Illinois Infantry. He was under Grant’s command until after the fall of Vicksburg and Chattanooga’s relief, when Grant was transferred to the post to take charge of all the armies. Mr. Schafer enlisted in Marion, Illinois on August 19, 1861. He was among the first to enlist in his company, the rest joining by falling into line in a search around the square. From Marion they were sent to Springfield and later to Cairo and on into the South where he fought in four great battles, the battle of Belmont, Fort Donne!!son, siege of Vicksburg and Atlanta. He was with Sherman in his long march to the sea. Furloughs were few and far between and no Christmas gifts were received to cheer the lonesome soldiers as they were in the war. He gave up one furlough^–to let his only brother come home to see his aged mother. It was the last time the brother ever saw their mother as he died during the war with fever and was buried in the National Cemetery in Memphis. The rations of the soldiers were very good as coffee, tea, meat and beans were found in them. The beans were the main diet and were used for every meal. Sometimes the kettle would turn over and the beans were raked up out of the ashes, washed and put to cook again. Mr. Schafer was mustered out at Camp Butler, returning to Creal Springs where he has lived ever since, earning his living by tailoring and farming. He was at one time quite a landowner, having eight hundred acres, which he divided among his twelve children. Those present at the big dinner on Saturday departed wishing Mr. Schafer many more happy birthdays. Those in attendance were Mrs. W. T. Harris; J. A. Schafer and sons Johnnie, Jr., Lawrence and daughter, Ruth, all of Marion; Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Timlin; Mrs. J. H. Rainbolt and children, Edith, Mary Ruth, William and James H., Jr, all of Eat St. Louis; Lima Schafer, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Riddle and children, Lela, Margurite, William and Charles; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schafer and children, Ben, Harriet, Minnie, May and Katherine; Mr. and Mrs. Doran Belcher and daughters, Elizabetha and Mary Katherine of Herrin; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Horsley of Herrick; Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Kent; Mrs. M. A. Mccuan; Mrs. Gullet Esque; Mrs. Bell Esque; Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Sanders and son, Alfred; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schafer and baby Ida Louise of Marion. Feb. 16, 1921

A grand surprise was given Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. James in honor of Miss Ivah Lowery’s 25¹H birthday. Feb. 16, 1921

The wedding of Miss Lela Benson and Dr. Frank C. Murray was solemnized Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Smith in the presence of about fifty guests, relatives and immediate friends. Dr. Spainhower of the Christian Church performed the ceremony in the living room under an arch of smilax and carnations. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Wayne Smith, as matron of honor and Mr. Charles Murray, brother of the groom, acted as best man. Dr. and Mrs. Murray left immediately for New York and will be at home after March Pt at 521 South Park Avenue, Herrin. Feb. 16, 1921

Mrs. Ida V. Lawler, wife of James Lawler, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday. The white plague, tuberculosis, from which Mrs. Lawler suffered for some time was responsible for the death. Mrs. Lawler was blind and her husband is also blind. She was born on October 17, 1870 and at the time of death was 50 years and four months of age. She was the daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. W. T. Moore and when a young woman was united in marriage with Jasper Kinder, who was also blind. About five years ago she was united in marriage with Mr. Lawler. The children by the first marriage survive and they are Mrs. Bert Stevenson and Miss Nell Kinder of Marion. Miss Kinde, like her father and mother, is afflicted with blindness. The brothers and sisters who survive are Hardin Moore of Marion; Mrs. Laura Robinson of Marion and two half-brothers, Montie Moore of West Frankfort and Carl Moore of Marion and a stepsister, Mrs. Edna Calvert of Marion. Mrs. Lawler was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services on Friday at 2:30 at the home 920 East Main Street. Interment will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Feb. 17. 1921

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Marriage Licenses

Richard Griffity, Herrin                         29

Ida Whittinghill, Herrin                        27    Feb. 17, 1921

Simpson W. Foster was born September 8, 1842, departed this life February 8, 1921 at his home in Goreville being 78 years, 5 months old at the time of his death. He is survived by, his widow and two children, Mrs. O. S. Cole of Marion and Asa W. Foster of Goreville. Three grandchildren also survive, Dausa W. Cole and Cline M. Cole of Marion and Master Joseph Simpson Foster of Goreville. Mr. Foster was the son of John and Anna Foster of Stoddard County, Missouri. He moved with his parents to Kentucky in early childhood, and remained there until the death of his father in 1854 after which the family soon came to Illinois, where with the exception of a few years spent in Missouri, he lived until death. He retired from the farm about 17 years ago moving to Goreville where death occurred. He was married to Miss Laura Ada Nation February 29, 1872. To this union seven children were born, five of who preceded their father in death. Mr. Foster was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, having professed faith in Christ in early manhood. He took a firm stand against sin of all kind. He was a most ardent supporter of temperance cause and rejoiced that he lived to see Nationwide Prohibition. Feb. 17, 1921

The house of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hunt 1007 North Court Street, was crowded Thursday afternoon with the friends of their son, Charles Melburn Hunt, who was killed in an accident at Peabody Number 3 Mine on Tuesday afternoon. The funeral services were in charge of Dr. John I. Gunn and was assisted by Reverend S. F. Spainhower and Reverend J. J. Harris. Melburn, better known as “Bubber” Hunt was 18 years old at the time of death and he was extremely popular with everyone that knew him. He numbered his friends by the score. Feb. 18, 1921

Marriage Licenses

John Cameron, West Frankfort             21

Ida Patts, West Frankfort                     19   Feb. 18, 1921

Mrs. Nannie Menecie Groves, wife of W. E. Groves of Johnston City, died Saturday morning. Mrs. Groves was sick with the influenza in January 1919 and the flu settled in her neck and cancer followed. She has suffered without complaint untold agony the last few months. Mrs. Groves was a daughter of John W. and Sarah (Jent) True and was born north of Johnston City. Her aged mother has lived with her since Mr. True’s death and during Mrs. Grove’s illness the mother has been constantly at her bedside. The husband and three children, Dora, Walter and Earl Groves, all at home, survive. The brothers and sisters who survive are J. R. True of Marion, E. N. True of West Frankfort, Mrs. Jesse Sanders and Mrs. Fernando O’Daniel of Johnston City. The funeral arrangements have not been announced but interment will probably be at Rosehill Cemetery. Feb. 18, 1921

Eunice, the six-day old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jack of Spillertown, died early Saturday morning and the child was to be buried Sunday at Maplewood Cemetery. There are several other children who survive. Feb. 19. 1921

Marriage Licenses

James McLaren, Herrin                       20

Pearl Long, Herrin                              17

Brice Webb, West Frankfort                 22

Wilmouth James, Frankfort Heights      20    Feb. 19, 1921

George and Joy Samuels of Carterville rural route, found the lifeless form of James Dunigan about 9 a.m. Sunday near Crainville where the mules were being kept for the hard road crew. Dunigan had charge of the mules and had visited with relatives in Marion on Thursday or Friday and was in usual good health at that time. He had evidently dressed to take care of his work when death claimed him as he was fully dressed and had on a pair of work gloves. The body was found near the door. The fire in the grate had gone out and the dog, his faithful companion even in death, had made a bed in the ashes of the fireplace to keep warm. Dunigan’s farm was known as the Old Frank Impson place, south of Crainville and he was caring for the mules for Fred Opal, contractor for the hard roads. He was keeping batch on the farm, but called Marion his home. Ed Opie of Marion was a stepson of the deceased. Feb. 21, 1921

Kenneth Ferrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ferrell of Herrin, and Miss Catherine Koesnecke of Carterville were married in Murphysboro at 7:30 Thursday evening in the pastor’s study of the First M.E. Church. The Rev. 0. L. Markman officiated. They were attended by, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brenner of Herrin. The newlyweds will reside in Herrin. Feb. 21, 1921

Circuit Court On Monday morning attorney for James Davis began arguments before Judge Hartwell to ask for a new trial. Davis was convicted of manslaughter in the killing of Pemberton on the streets of Johnston City several months ago. The hearing was not completed and is to come up again on Thursday. Feb. 21, 1921

West Frankfort, Feb. 21—It is said that Local Union No. 329 United Mine Workers of America will be required to pay death benefits in the sum of $1.00 per member to the widow of Settimi Desantis, who was hung at Marion last Friday week. Desantis worked at the mine and his wife (or widow as she now is) kept his dues paid. We understand that the officials of the local have received orders from the state organization to pay the claim. This is the second time that Mrs. Desantis has received benefits from the local and both through the death of a criminal husband. The first husband was known as Preach,” an Italian who was killed by Special Office Price of the C & El, who followed him home after surprising him in the act of robbing a merchandise car. This happened about three years ago. She married Desantis less than a month before the murder of Tony Hemphill and Amel Calcaterra. Feb, 21, 1921

Deputy Sheriff John Schafer celebrated his birthday on Sunday and his children arranged a surprise p in his honor. They contrived to get John away from home and when he returned at noon he found the house filled with his friends and they all brought well filled baskets of good things to eat. The guests were Messrs and Mesdames Melvin Thaxton, W. T. Perry, Charles Otey, Rufus Neely, Will White, David Fife, Clo1d Copher, W. Sanders and Joe Schafer and baby, Ida Louise; Mesdames R. Brannon, L. A. Sanders and Mae Hogan, Dr. D. H. Harris and Messrs. W. T. Harris, Carl Sanders, Roy Ridddle, Howard Murrow, H. W. Chaney, John Schafer Jr., Guy Dewitt Hogan, Heber Lee Brannon, Frank Harris, Walker Hogan, Lawrence Schafer, Paul Harris, James Paul Harris, Alfred Sanders, and Misses Alice Harris, Ruth Schafer, Loudene Pritchett, Ruth Fife and Loudene Hogan. Feb. 21, 1921

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Mrs. Nella Woodridge was called to Johnston City Saturday on account of the death of her aunt, Mrs. W. E. Groves. Feb. 21, 1921

The funeral of James Dunigan who was found dead near Crainville Sunday was held at the home of his stepson, Ed Opie on West Central Street at two o’clock Tuesday. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb. 22, 1921

T. E. Craig, city editor of the Marion Evening Post is celebrating his 55t^h birthday today and he will be one of the guests of honor at the social at the First Christian Church this evening. Feb. 22, 1921

Alexander Hilson, or “Sandy,” as he was familiarly known to his friends, passed away at his home at Crenshaw Monday night following an illness of but four days. On last Thursday night, Mr. Hilson was taken sick with pneumonia, which resulted in his death. Mr. Hilson was born in Edinborough, Scotland March 24, 1868. He was married to Elizabeth Melvin November 18, 1889. They came to the United States in the winter of 1906 and located at Crenshaw where they lived at the time of his death. Soon after corning to America Mr. Hilson took out citizenship papers and was a full-fledged citizen of the United States. He was a member of Williamson Lodge No. 596 Knights of Pythias, of Herrin and was also a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by, his widow, his aged mother, one sister and three brothers who live in Scotland. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon at two o’clock at Crenshaw Church. Feb. 22. 1921

Monday morning funeral services for Mrs. William E. Groves were held at the Second Baptist Church in Johnston City and interment was at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Feb. 22, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Dan Ridenhower, Herrin                    20

Fay Cravens, Herrin                           17 (License issued with written consent of Cyrus Ridenhower and W. E. Cravens, father of the parties)

Ed Borders, Harrisburg                       34

Mrs. Lilly Blue, Harrisburg                   36    (This license was issued but later returned and not used)

Joe E. Crain, Carterville                      27

Maude Weston, Herrin                       18

Sam Shumitz, Johnston City               45

Martha Shortis, Johnston City              37    Feb. 22, 1921                                                                                         

Herrin  Mr. and Mrs. Clay Howell are the proud parents of a fine big ten-pound boy who arrived at their home on South 19″‘ Street Wednesday morning. Clay says that the young man has already signified his intention of taking charge of the tailor shop in the near future. Feb. 22, 1921

Creal Springs   The funeral of Henry Ward Kelley was held on the 16^th at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Kelley in Creal Springs and his remains laid to rest in the nearby cemetery. A large crowd of friends was present. Feb. 22, 1921

Death at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday claimed Mrs. Mira May Koonce, wife of George Koonce, corner of North Court and West Boulevard. Mrs. Koonce had been sick since last October when she turned a kettle of hot lard over upon her foot. Malaria and other diseases followed the accident and weakened the system until death claimed her. Mrs. Koonce was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stark and was born at Topeka, Kansas on May 1, 1873. At the time of death, she was 47 years, 9 months and 21 days of age. When two years of age she moved to Illinois and on April 18, 1897 was united in marriage with George Koonce in Williamson County. The children born to that union who survive are Miss Ethel Koonce and Mildred Koonce At home and Mrs. Lloyd (Grace) Steele of Marion. The brothers and sisters who survive are Walter D. Stark of Herrin and Mesdames F. M. Bennett and J. M. Ward of Marion, Lonnie Newbill of East St. Louis and Taylor Midgett of Pittsburg. The funeral services were held at Fountain Church at 2 p.m. on Wednesday with Reverend J. W. McKinney in charge. Interment was at Fountain Cemetery. Feb. 23, 1921

Clarence Hillary Williams, 14-year-old son of Mrs. Dolly Williams, a Carbondale widow, died Sunday afternoon, a victim of the perilous practice of hopping trains. The boy was mangled by train wheels near Makanda and died in the hospital at Carbondale. Feb. 23, 1921

Wednesday being the birthday of Mrs. E. H. Scobey several of her friends arranged a surprise for her and swept down upon her early in the evening. Feb. 24. 1921

Neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smalling on Maplewood Street, Wednesday evening to help them celebrate, it being the birthday of both Mr. and Mrs. Smalling. They received a number of presents, among which was a beautiful set of dishes. Feb. 24, 1921

Marriage Licenses

O.C. Martin, West Frankfort                 41

Mrs. Maggie Willis, West Frankfort       42    Feb. 24, 1921

About one o’clock Friday afternoon Chief of Police George Vinson and Dr. D. H. Harris were summoned to the home of John Griffin, 513 East Main Street. When they arrived, they found neighbors caring for Mrs. Griffin who had been choked by her husband, a Marion teamster. According to witnesses the husband and wife have quarreled for several months and Mrs. Griffin recently appealed to the police for protection, and she was advised to have her husband placed under a peace bond. Mr. Griffin is said to have fled, but he was arrested shortly after noon at the teamsters’ headquarters. Officer H. A. Swan made the arrest and placed him in the county jail. Mrs. Thompson, a neighbor, said that the husband’s fingerprints were visible when she reached the side of the woman and that she was in the middle of the floor. Men, who were passing came to her aid and assisted in getting Mrs. Griffin in a bed. When the doctor arrived, she was given medical attention and was still unconscious. Feb. 25, 1921

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Mrs. Kate Campbell, living on East College Street, received a telegram Friday telling of the death of a grandchild at Wingo, Kentucky. Feb. 25, 1921

John Griffith the teamster who chocked his wife at noon Friday is still held in the county jail. His wife is still confined to her bed from injuries received. Feb. 26, 1921

Miss Iva Hampton and Cliff Pulley were married in the study of the First Baptist Church Friday evening at seven o’clock with Rev. Julian Atwood officiating. They were accompanied by, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edwards, Miss Beulah Hampton and Clarence Copeland. Mrs. Pulley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hampton of South Court Street. She has been employed by the Murphysboro Telephone Company for five years and will continue to work there. Mr. Pulley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Pulley of East Main Street. He has been employed at Burkhart’s Shoe Store since his return from France, where he took part in the World War. Mr. and Mrs. Pulley will make their home with the bride’s parents for the present. Feb. 26, 1921

Miss Emma Haven, wife of James Haven, died at Crenshaw Crossing on Saturday at 3 p.m. and the body was to be shipped to Murphysboro at noon Tuesday for funeral and interment in that city in the afternoon. Mrs. Haven was born at Murphysboro on January 16, 1895 and at the time of death was 26 years, 1 month and 10 days of age. They had no children. Feb. 26, 1921

Mrs. Maude Sanders, colored, wife of Frank Sanders, porter at the Goodall Hotel, died Friday night (Feb. 25th) following the birth of a child on Friday morning. The family lives at 1903 South Holland Street. Mrs. Sanders was born at Champaign on September 5, 1903. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Dowden and besides the husband the brothers and sisters who survive are David, Ethelen and Harriet Dowden. The funeral services on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the colored Baptist Church conducted by Deacon Davis with interment at Maplewood Cemetery. Feb. 26, 1921

Fred Stroud of Marion and Miss Gladys Sanders of Christopher were married in Benton Saturday afternoon. They were accompanied by, Miss Dorthy Holliday and Robert England of Marion. Feb. 26, 1921

Miss Ethel Harris and Jesse Brown of Johnston City were married at the study of the First Baptist Church in Marin Friday afternoon with Rev. Julian Atwood officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. L_ Harris of Johnston City. Feb. 26, 1921

Mrs. Carrie B. Throgmorton; wife of Walter Throgmorton, died Monday. Mrs. Throgmorton had been suffering from heart trouble and cancer for some time. Death came at the home on West Union Street. Mrs. Throgmorton was 28 years, 7 months and 6 days of age when death claimed her. She is survived by, one daughter and three sisters. Mrs. Walter McDaniel of Marion and Mrs. Pearl Peterson of Johnson County and Mrs. Mayme Peterson living south of Creal Springs. Her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Same W. Oliver, living one mile south of Creal Springs also survive. Mrs. Throgmorton was the tenth 10th child of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver to die. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services on Tuesday at County Line Church with interment at County Line Cemetery. Feb. 28, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Herbert Ridlen, Marion, Verna Rector, Marion, (Groom consent by father, Wm. Ridlen)

Cliff Pulley, Marion                              26

Iva Hampton, Marion                           21   Feb. 28. 1921

March

Herrin, Feb. 29—On Saturday Grandma Saurina Beard celebrated her 101st birthday anniversary at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. George Foster at 112 South 21s^t Street in this city. She came to Herrin about six weeks ago and before that she resided with her only remaining daughter, Mrs. Margaret Tope, who passed away in this city about six weeks ago. Her daughter was a resident of Grand Tower and was in this city visiting at the time of her death. She is in excellent health for a person of her age. She is possessed of all her faculties and seemed pleased to talk about her early life. She was born and raised in Union County. Her birthplace was near Alto Pass and she has resided in that vicinity all her life. Her father was a shoemaker and the family lived upon a small tract of ground where they raised their own cotton, made their own clothes and grew everything for their table. She stated that she had gone barefooted most of her life and during her childhood had only one pair of shoes a year, which was made by the father and presented to the children on Christmas day ass their Christmas present. She was married when she was 20 years of age at the old court house at Jonesboro. Her husband passed away in the spring before the Civil War, leaving her with five children, the last remaining one passing away about six weeks ago. “My maker is keeping me here for something that I have not done,” she told the reporter this morning. “I have just finished piecing a quilt for my great granddaughter, and I have one more to finish for my great grandson, then I am done.” She is strong and active and walks to town when the weather is fair. She has never been in an automobile and has refused to ride in one. When she came to Herrin six weeks ago she walked more than a mile before 6 a.m. to catch a train here. March 1. 1921

Death claimed Mrs. Martha Matilda Dorris, wife of W. F. Dorris, 600 East Jefferson Street at 6:10 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Dorris was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Monford Campbell and was born at Camelsfield, Ky., on January 12, 1856. At the time of death she was 65 years, 1 month and 20 days of age. She was united in marriage with Mr. Doris about 44 years ago in Saline County. W. M. Campbell of Galatia is her only surviving brother. Two daughters and two sons died in infancy, but the other children who survive are, Mrs. 0. E. Bearden, Mrs. Zella Foster, Mrs. George St. John and M. D. Dorris of Marion. Mrs. Dorris was a member of the Baptist Church at New Hope. She lived in this county 20 years. March 1, 1921

Creal Springs   The funeral of Mrs. Walter Throgmorton who died at her home in Marion was held on Tuesday at County Line where the remains also interred. March 2. 1921

The funeral for Mrs. W. F. Dorris, who died Wednesday morning will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the home, 600 East Jefferson Street. Rev. Julian Atwood will have charge of the services. March 3, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Leo Warren, Marion                    19

Beulah Rolls, Marion                   17

R. R. Music, Colp                        74

Anna Bradford, Colp                    60

W. N. Patterson, Johnston City    48

Rena Harris, Johnston City           46

Tony Pulaski, Clifford                         27

Helen Drau??, Clifford                        18

John Jurevich, Johnston City              26

Antonia Karlovich, Johnston City       22

Teval Berry, Johnston City                  18

Blanche Rembert, Johnston City          16   March 3. 1921

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An eight-pound baby girl arrived Monday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Winearner. The little lady has been named Flora Madonna. This is the fourth child in the family, but the first girl. March 3, 1921

Southern   Willie Marks and Norma Bratten were united in marriage Sunday. The groom is the son of Mrs. Elmus Marks and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bratten. They will make their home near Creal.   March 3, 1921

A pleasant evening was spent Monday when several friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duco Montgomery and gave a Charivari in honor of the newlyweds, Lawrence McNeely and Ruth Albright. They were united in marriage Feb. 22, but kept it a secret till Saturday. The groom is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Bennie McNeely near Goreville and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tipp Albright of Energy. They will make their future home on a farm near Goreville. March 3. 1921

Word has been received in Marion telling of the birth of a daughter named Maurine Miller to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Dupont of Pratt, Kansas, formerly of Marion. Mrs. Dupont was formerly Miss Emma Miller of Marion. March 4, 1921

Friday was the 79^th birthday of Mrs. Barbara Perry of Hudgens. A number of friends and relatives gathered at her home to help her celebrate. March 4, 1921

Mrs. Bessie N. Howe, wife of Frank Howe, 803 East McKinley Street, died at 11 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Howe was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Reed. March 5, 1921

Marriage Licenses

L. R. Cricton, West Frankfort        41

Hester Rushing, West Frankfort    23

W. Hamel Nesbitt, Chicago           42

Lydia Moore, Belmont                  35

Carlo Angello, Marion                  22

Jessie Maucuso, Marion               16

C. E. Rightsell, Murphysboro        23

Linnie Henley, Murphysboro         22     March 5, 1921         

City Judge W. O. Potter performed the ceremony on Saturday, which made Carlo Angello and Jessie Mancuse, both of Marion, man and wife. The ceremony was performed at the court house and they will continue to make Marion their home. March 5. 1921

Chancery

Bill for Divorce—Tinnie Nelson vs. Ezra Nelson   March 5, 1921

Mood Mckinley Blackburn, son of Dan Blackburn of East DeYoung Street died in the Murphy Sanitarium of New Mexico Monday March 7. He had spent the last two years in Colorado in search of health and about a month ago went to the sanitarium where he died. He has two brothers, Gib of Paulton and John of Canton, Ohio. The mother has been dead for a number of years. Mr. Blackburn spent his entire life in Marion with the exception of the last two years. He was a young man about 25 years of age. The body will be shipped here for burial. March 8. 1921

Tick Ridge   On Tuesday death claimed Charles Davis, age 67, at Anna where he has been in ill health for some time. The body was brought to Marion on the early train Wednesday morning. Mr. Davis is survived by three sisters; Mrs. W. B. Mitchell of Mt. Pulaski, Mrs. R. R. Fowler of Marion and Mrs. Jack Vaughn of Hurst. He attended the common schools here and at one time was a merchant on West Main Street. Mrs. Fowler and her sister, Mrs. Mitchell have just returned from Mount Pulaski where Mrs. Mitchell’s husband was buried last week. The funeral arrangements are incomplete but services will probably be held on Thursday with interment at the cemetery west of Carterville. March 9, 1921

Word has just been received in Marion telling of the recent marriage in Detroit, Michigan of Miss. Nettie Havlena of that city and Fred C. Coats formerly of Marion. The wedding was performed on Sunday, March 6^th at 6 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Havlena and has lived most of her life in Detroit where she graduated from the schools of that city. She has been employed by, the Burrououghs Adding Machine Company in their office for the past several years. The groom is the son of Mrs. N. C. Jones, whose youth was spent in Marion. At the present time he is employed as assistant engineer for Pittman and Dean Company, Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Coats are at home at 110 East Canfield Street, Detroit, where their many friends are welcome. March 9, 1921

Letter To The Readers Of The Leader

My grandfather, William Chism, came from Jackson, Tennessee in 1837 and settled in what is now Marion, Illinois. My father, William Chism, Jr. was then nine years old. He grew up in and around Marion and married Louise Cox in 1848. in 1857 he moved to Johnson County and lived there until his death, ten years ago last August or in 1910. My mother, Louise Cox Chism, died August 4, 1881. L. J. E. Chism, the oldest son was born in Marion January 18, 1855 and was married to Bettie A. Henderson, January 31, 1873. After my father’s death we located in Creal Springs in 1910. In 1912 I began to work for the Egyptian Tie and Timber Company, then of Mt. Vernon, now of St. Louis, Missouri. My occupation since that time has been the buying and shipping of mine timbers for them to the coal mines of Illinois, from the great state of Missouri. As my business was in Missouri, I left my home in Creal Springs, eight years ago and landed in the Ozark Hills of Missouri, where I can live and follow the same trade. The Ozarks are high and rocky and covered with small timbers such as are needed in the coal mines of Illinois.

My wife and I have been married forty-six years and are still enjoying good health for people of our age. I am sixty-six and she is sixty-two. We have five children living, four dead. Three of the living children are married and have families, all living in Illinois. Edgar, the oldest (thirty-three) lives at New Berlin, Gertrude (thirty-seven) lives in Chicago and Ralph (twenty-six) at Galesburg. Roscoe (thirty) is with us and has a position with the same company as I. Irene (nineteen) our youngest child is also still with us and remains single.

We sold our home in Creal Springs last August and have a nice home in Piedmont, Missouri and will probably remain in the Ozarks as long as the coal mines in Illinois run and use round poles to prop up the earth, unless we do like numbers of people are doing daily, that is die and try the realities of the world unknown to us. We are taking that part into consideration and all are trying to do as Mary did, choose the Better Part. March 9, 1921  J. E. Chism

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An eight-pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Quinn of Herrin on March 3. The mother was formerly Miss Chloris Woodall of Marion. March 9, 1921

Martha Matilda Campbell was bon at Campbellsville, Kentucky January 12, 1856, departed this life March 2, 1921 at 6:10 o’clock in this city, aged 65 years, 1 month and 20 days of age. She was converted and united with the Baptist Church near her home at the age of 15 years and has lived a consistent Christian until death called her home. She was married to W. J. Dorris August 30, 1877 in Saline County, where they lived for 20 years on a farm. To this union were born eight children, four of whom preceded the mother to the great beyond. The other four, Mrs. A. E. Bearden, Mrs. Z. F. Foster, Mrs. George St John, M. D. Dorris with the heart broken husband remain to mourn the loss. In 1901 the family moved to Marion where they have since resided. Mrs. Dorris endearing herself to many friends and neighbors. She devoted her life to her husband and children. Ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. March 9, 1921

Miss Marie Bush of Johnston City died at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Miss BUSH was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Bush and was born in July 1903. She moved to Johnston City about three years ago and was popular among the younger sets in both cities. She was engaged to Urbie Allen of Johnston City and was to have been married in July. She was a niece of Mrs. John Lines of Marion. Miss Bush was taken sick with Typhoid Fever about five weeks ago and that was the cause of her death. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Johnston City. March 10, 1921

Mrs. Mabel Morgan, wife of Emery Morgan of Scottsboro died Thursday morning at 1 a,m. Death was due to tuberculosis. Mrs. Morgan was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Blevins and was born in Greenville, Tennessee on February 17, 1892. At the time of death, she was 29 years and 22 days of age. Besides the husband she is survived by one daughter, Reta, aged 12 and two brothers, Will Blevins of Logan and Jess Blevins of Marion. She was a member of the Free Baptist Church at Scottsboro. She had lived in the county for the past eighteen years and had many friends here. Funeral services on Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church at Scottsboro conducted by Reverend Browning and Stagel, assisted by the Pocahontas Lodge. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery. March 10, 1921

The body of Mood McKinney Blackburn left Albuquerque, New Mexico on Wednesday and is expected to arrive in Marion on Friday night and arrangements are being made to hold the funeral services at 11 a.m. on Sunday at Bethel Church. Blackburn was 26 years old in January and was born near Attila. Death was due to influenza from which he has suffered for a long time and had gone to Albuquerque in hope of finding better health. He was a graduate of the Harrisburg school and was also a student at the S.I.N.U. at Carbondale. His father, Daniel Blackburn, and two brothers, Gilbert Blackburn of Paulton and John Blackburn of Canton, Ohio survive. Interment will be at Bethel Cemetery. March 10, 1921

Thursday afternoon funeral services were held for C. H. Davis, formerly of Marion and who died at Anna on March 8 from paralysis. Mr. Davis was born in Rochester, New York on November 24, 1854, being 66 years, 3 months and 14 days of age at the time of death. He was a brother of Mrs. R. R. Fowler of Marion. Following the services the body was taken to the Russell Cemetery near Carterville where interment was made on Thursday afternoon. March 10, 1921

Cleveland, 0—Mrs. Kathleen Marie Chapman, widow of Ray Chapman, the Cleveland ball player who died last summer after being hit by a pitcher ball during a game in New York, gave birth to a baby girl here Monday. The baby has been christened Rae Marie Chapman as a tribute to her father. March 10, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Thomas Neal, Benton                          21

Dollie Williams, Benton                        18

T. G. Evetts, Marion                            33

Lilly Clendinen, Marion                        21   March 11, 1921

Nick Ferrentelli, a twelve-year-old school boy, was struck by a car driven by John Cox while on his way home at 4:30 Friday afternoon. The boy died at 10:30 p.m. as the result of the accident, which occurred on West Broadway. According to the evidence at the coroner’s inquest, Cox, who is a miner, was driving at speed of between 10 and 15 miles per hour. Several boys were riding on a wagon, winding up their tops when Nick dropped his top and jumped out to recover it. He ran in front of the car and was knocked down and dragged some distance. The accident occurred in front of the residence of John Barlow. An inquest was held on Saturday morning. March 12, 1921

Mrs. Lula Ann Tyner died Saturday morning from pneumonia and funeral services will be held on Sunday at Goddard Chapel at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. C. L. Simpson. Mrs. Tyner was born in Salem, Ky., on February 9, 1878 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Robertson. She was united in marriage with T. A. Tyner in April 1900 at Marion, Ky. One child born to that union died in infancy, but the children surviving are Reese, Mary, John, Robert and Burnice, all living in Marion. Three brothers and six sisters living in Kentucky also survive. Mrs. Tyner lived here about three years. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. March 12, 1921

Hallie Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Newton of Scottsboro, was caught under a fall of rock at Peabody No. 3 at 8:30 Friday morning and died at the Herrin Hospital at 8:05 that evening from the effects of his injuries. Deceased was born at Greenville, on December 9, 1897 and at the time of his death was 23 years, 3 months and 2 days of age. He was married on Thanksgiving Day, 1919 to Miss Naola Taerley (Turley?) of Murphysboro. Besides his widow and parents, he is survived by three brothers, Fred, Louis and Vernon Newton, and one sister, Mrs. Earl Stelle, all residing in Marion. The deceased was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and was an Odd Fellow and a Moose. He had lived in this county nearly all of his life and was well liked. The funeral will be held at the home at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 13 and interment will be at Rosehill Cemetery. The accident that cost the young man his life took place in the room where he was working as a loader at Peabody No. 3. He was caught under a fall of rock and a hole cut in his side. He was working with his brother and his father was in the next room. He was soon released from under the rock and was taken to the Herrin Hospital where he died the same evening. An inquest was held by Coroner McCown on Saturday. March 12, 1921

William Alonzo Atwood of Herrin was found dead in bed Sunday morning and Coroner William McCown was summoned to hold an inquest. After hearing the evidence, the jury returned a verdict of death due to unknown causes. Mr. Atwood had been drinking some, but had not drunk any for several days before his death. He went to bed in evident good health on Saturday night. He is survived by, his widow and one child. He was 26 years of age at the time of death. March 14. 1921

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Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Gregory of Metropolis, widow of James Gregory, died at the home of her cousin, Henry Fuller, east of Pittsburg on Saturday. Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Gregory was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fuller and was born near New Denison on May 23, 1861. At the time of death, she was 59 years, 9 months and 19 days of age. She is survived by, four children, Mrs. Will McCall and Pauline Gregory of Metropolis, and James Gregory and Mrs. James Estes of St. Louis, Missouri. Mrs. Jack Mann is the only sister to survive. Mrs. Gregory was a member of the Congregational Church. The body was shipped to Anna on Sunday for funeral services, which were held Monday afternoon. March 14, 1921

Mrs. Minerva Jane Burns, wife of C. W. Burns, East Main Street, died Saturday at 5 p.m. She was born near Creel Springs on January 13, 1860 and at the time of death was 61 years, 1 month and 29 days of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Parks and was united in marriage on August 9, 1883 with Mr. Burns. Four children, with the husband survive. These children are Mesdames Frank B. Pulley, South Future Street, E. Roy Warner, East Main Street and Henry Mitchell, South Future Street and J. A. Burns of Grafton, North Dakota. The brothers and sisters who survive are G. W. Parks, Willis Parks and Mrs. Martha Burnett of Ullin, Jack Parks and William Parks of Creel Springs, Mrs. John Jones of Los Angeles, California and John Parks of Herrin. Mrs. Burns was a member of the Methodist Church at Murphysboro. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday at the home near the fairgrounds. Services were in charge of Dr. J. W. Cummins. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery. March 14. 1921

Marriage Licenses

H. W. Chaney, Marion                        36

Rebecca Bainon, Marion                     30   March 14. 1921

Chancery Bill for Divorce—Tinie Nelson Vs. Ezra Nelson   March 14, 1921

The body of Mrs. E. J. Gill who died Monday night in St. Louis will not arrive until Wednesday at eleven thirty-six and they will go immediately to Union Grove where the funeral will be held. It was at first expected that the funeral party would reach Marion on Tuesday evening. March 14. 1921

William Carel Dorris died at his home in Corinth Township on Thompsonville R.F.D. No. 1 at 5:20 Tuesday morning from pneumonia. Deceased was born near Galatia in Saline County on February 27, 1856, but had lived in this county for over 45 years. He was married on December 31, 1876 to Miss Martha E. Norton who died but a few weeks ago. There were six children born to this union, two of whom died in infancy. Those surviving their parents are Charley Dorris, living on Thompsonville R.F.D. No. 1; Mrs. William McKinney, Hudgens; Mrs. Ralph Carmical, Springfield, III. and Mrs. Pearl Harrison, Carrier Mills. Deceased was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. He was a farmer and as his father, George Dorris, had always been an active man. The funeral will be at Somers Chapel at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16 by Rev. Robert Hamilton with interment at the Somers Chapel Cemetery. March 15, 1921

Funeral services for Hattie Newton, who died following an accident last week at Peabody Mine No. 3, were held on Sunday at the home in Scottsboro. The services were in charge of Reverend McKinney, Browning and Siagel. March 15, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Steve Zucca, Herrin           25

Victoria Zanna, Herrin       22

C. M. Redferon Herrin       25

Lotus Ruppel, 16 (License issued on written consent of Ella Ruppel, mother of the bride)  March 15, 1921

Joseph L. Barham died Tuesday afternoon following a prolonged illness of several months. Mr. Barham was born at Marion on January 8, 1867 and at the time of death was 54 years, 2 months and 7 days of age. He was united in marriage with Miss Kate Rock on April 10, 1890 in Marion and two children were born to that union. One child died in infancy and the other, Mrs. Brooks Warren, lives at the home on East Reeves Street. One sister and two brothers, Mrs. Emma Skelley of Sparta, Fred L. Barham of Murphysboro and Curtis Barham of Marion, also survive. For a great many years Mr. Barham has driven the ice wagon for the Central Illinois Public Service Company and later worked in the ice plant. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Funeral services on Thursday at the home on East Reeves Street at 2:30. Interment at the Barham Cemetery adjoining Rose Hill Cemetery. March 16. 1921

Charles Williamson, a miner of Bush, is held in the county jail without bond for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Floyd Pennington at Bush about 2 p.m. Tuesday. The murder was cold blooded and without cause and is the second time within two years that a deputy sheriff has been killed at Bush. According to testimony at the inquest, Williamson had been disturbing the peace and Deputy Pennington was called there to arrest him. According to testimony both men fired at the same time, although Williamson claimed that Pennington fired two shots at him before he fired. None of the testimony before Coroner McCown substantiates this. Pennington was shot in the face and then attempted to take Williamson’ gun from him but fell to the ground dead. Williamson is said to have fired several more shots into the body of Pennington, using the gate as a protection. Before Pennington fell, he fired three shots at Williamson according to testimony. Immediately after the murder Williamson fled into the woods south of Bush and was known to be heavily armed to resist arrest. Sheriff Thaxton and deputes were summoned. As they were approaching Bush, they found a posse surrounding Williamson. Deputy Sheriffs John Schafer, John Layman and Sheriff Melvin Thaxton closed in upon Williamson, whom they had already seen jumping from tree to tree. They ordered Williamson to surrender and his reply was to fire three shots at Deputy Sheriffs Schafer and Layman and two shots at Sheriff Thaxton. The Sheriffs force returned the fire and Sheriff Melvin Thaxton got to within 30 feet of the prisoner when he surrendered after a running duel of about 150 yards. When searched Williamson had an automatic and 40 cartridges and then had 44 cartridges for another revolver that he had lost in the flight. Sheriff Thaxton took no chances with his prisoner and brought him direct to the jail in Marion without going to Bush at all. This is the second time within two years that a deputy sheriff has been killed while making an arrest at Bush. Joe Short was shot and killed by Claude Elliott while attempting to make an arrest. Elliott is now in the penitentiary. March 16, 1921

Herrin   Miss Lois Rupell and Charles Redfern were united in marriage at Marion on Saturday. The groom is employed at the mines here. The bride was employed as a stenographer at Grady Bros. Plumbing Shop. They will reside at 221 North Sixteenth Street. March 16, 1921

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News of the marriage of Miss Cecil Valentine Rice to Irby Rostwick Dawson in Tampa, Florida on March 5 has reached Carterville. The bride and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Armor Rice, were former residents of Carterville. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson will be at home in Tampa, Florida. March 16, 1921

Johnston City   Hazel Marie Bush, who was recently reported sick with typhoid fever passed away at the Bush home on Jefferson Ave. Wednesday, March 9, 1921, at the youthful age of 17 years, 7 months and 9 days. She was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Bush, who are engaged in the restaurant business on East Broadway.  March 16, 1921

At one a.m. Friday the death angel called again summoning from earth’s abode the aged citizen, W. W. Herahberger at his one on the west side. This honored and respected citizen had a stroke of paralysis about a year ago and continued in poor health until the past few days when he grew much worse. He leaves a great circle of loved ones. Funeral conducted at the residence and interment was at Rosehill Cemetery.  March 16, 1921

The remains of Mrs. E. J. Gill, who died in St. Louis Monday at the home of her son, J. D. Gill, arrived in Marion Wednesday noon and were taken at once to Union Grove, where funeral services were held, which were attended by the family and sorrowing friends. Mrs. Gill was born in Tennessee on June 12, 1816 and died March 14, 1921, age 76 years and 9 months, after several months of suffering with cancer. She was well known and loved by her neighbors and friends. She passed away in St. Louis where she had made her home for several years with her sons. Mrs. Gill was a widow, as God saw best to call her husband home several years ago. From her youth she was a devoted Christian and will be missed by her loved ones and friends. She is survived by, three brothers, Sam, Albert and Dove Sherertz of Marion and three sons, J. D., Audie and Fred Gill of St. Louis and one daughter, Mrs. Etta Moore of Marion. There are 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. March 17, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Thomas Gilbert, Ezra                          33

Bettie Dillon, Ezra                               22

Fountan Neal West Frankfort               26

Alma Siebbins, West Frankfort             19

Sidney B. Sage, Marion                       24

Florence Mercer, Marion                     23

Marion L. Rotrammel, Benton              23

Blanche C. Huelbig, Benton                 18    March 16. 1921

Marriage Licenses

Edgar Owens, Johnston City       21

Mae McCollum, Johnston City     19     March 17, 1921

Death at 10 a. m. Wednesday claimed Mrs. Laura Norman at the home of her mother in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Norman’s home was in Cobden. The deceased was born at Rileyville in Saline County in 1878. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Layfayette Merrell. On March 17, 1904 she was united in marriage with W. T. Norman, who with five children survive. The children are Dollie, Sarah, Alice, John and Mamie Norman, all at home. Two brothers and two sisters, Albert Merrell of Missouri; Ben Merrell; Mrs. Susie Travelstead, and Mrs. Dorothy Hillard of Williamson County also survive. The deceased was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at Bethel Church. Death was said to be due to tuberculosis. March 17. 1921

Deputy Sheriff Floyd Pennington, who was killed at Bush on Tuesday afternoon, will be buried at Osage. Sheriff Thaxton and deputies plan to attend the funeral. March 17, 1921

Marriage Licenses

John Pedigo, Orient               23

Lillian Mae Evitts, Herrin         22

John Krause, Carbondale         37

Martha Huffman, Carbondale   40     March 17. 1921    

Among the marriage licenses issued at Benton the past week were the following from Williamson County:

John Franklin, Johnston City                 22

Goldie Rhine, Thompsonville                17

E R. Robertson, Marion                        42

Hattie Rose, Marion                             42       March 18. 1921

The funeral for Joe Barham was held at the home on East Reeves Street Thursday afternoon with J. J. Harris officiating. The Modern Woodmen and Teamsters Union attended the funeral in a body, part of them acting as pallbearers. Interment was at the Barham Cemetery. March 18, 1921

Hallie Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Newton, was born December 9, 1896. He departed this life March 11, 1921 from injuries received while working in Peabody Mine No. 3 at the age of 24 years, 3 months and 3 days. On December 24, 1919 he was married to Neola Tarpley of Murphysboro, Ill. He leaves to mourn his departure a wife, father, mother, three brothers and one sister, namely; Fred, Louise, Vernon and Mrs. Zella Stelle, all of Marion. Two sisters preceded him in death. When quite young he professed faith in Christ and united with the Free Baptist Church. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Moose lodges and in the World War when the time came for him to take his place as a soldier for his country, he said to his father, mother and friends, “goodbye, I must be a man and stand for the right.” Funeral services were conducted by, Revs. J. W. Mckinney, J. W. Browning and F. A. Slagle and were in charge of the 1.0.0.F. lodge. March 18. 1921

Harvey Bearden, 10 months and seven-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bearden died at 7 a.m. Saturday at the home 514 South Van Buren Street. The baby was born on May 2, 1920 and death was due to complications. The brothers and sisters of the deceased are Bertha, Josie, Alfred Bernice, Ray, Nannie, Lena and Leo Bearden, all at home. The other children, Fern, Willis and Ethel preceded Harvey in death. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home conducted by, Levi Cawley with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery. March 18, 1921

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Marriage Licenses

J. N. Venus, Creal Springs                  64

Sara Schuey, Great Springs                64   March 18, 1921

Orion Needham, aged 56, died about 7 p.m. Thursday at his home in Creal Springs and Coroner William McCown was called there Friday to hold an inquest. A Coroner’s Jury found that death was due to heart dropsy. The deceased had been sick for eight weeks and during that time refused to take any medicine, although a physician had examined him. He leaves a widow and eight children. March 18, 1921

Mrs. Margaret Rea, who was 80 years of age, was killed Thursday while walking on the Illinois Central Railroad tracks near Christopher. March 18, 1921

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar M. Norman, living on West Faust Street on Friday evening, a fine baby boy. Mother and babe are getting along nicely. March 18, 1921

Little Catherine Mae Primm, daughter of Isam and Vida McCoy Primm, died at the family home in Scottsboro at eight A.M. She was born on East Main Street, Marion, on October 25, 1919 and died March 18, 1921 at the age of one year, five months and fifteen days. The funeral will be held at the Goddard Chapel on Sunday afternoon at two-thirty with Rev. Browning officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The little one had been ill only a short time with pneumonia. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Primm There is one son, Charles, aged three. March 19, 1921

Chancery

Bill for Divorce—George F. Barth vs. Martha Barth   March 22, 1921

Bill for Divorce—Tinie Nelson vs. Ezra Nelson    March 22, 1921

Another war hero’s body is enroute home from one of the American cemeteries in France for final interment on home soil. W. W. Roberts received a telegram on Wednesday from the War Department that the remains of his son Harbart Roberts had arrived in Hoboken, N.J. and would be shipped to Marion for interment. Roberts left Marion on September 21, 1917 with the second group of men to leave under the selective service act. He went to Camp Taylor and was assigned to the machine gun battalion first and later transferred to the engineer corps. As the engineer unit left for France he was transferred out of the unit due to illness, but soon regained health and went overseas with a machine gun battalion. HE served six engagements and as gassed and influenza set in, causing his death in a hospital. He was a member of the Marion Woodmen Lodge and either that lodge or the American Legion will have charge of the funeral. March 22, 1921

Arnold View   Wedding bells were given a merry jingle in our locality one day last week when Newt Venus and Miss Sarah Schney were quietly united in the holy bands of matrimony. We wish them a long life of joy. March 22, 1921

Carterville   A number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Radford Sunday in honor of Mr. Radford’s mother, Mrs. Maggie Radford’s 68^th birthday anniversary. March 22, 1921

Creal Springs March 24 (Special)—Funeral services for William Schafer, who died here Wednesday morning were held this afternoon at the Free Baptist Church and were in charge of Reverend Holloway. Interment was at the old cemetery south of Creal Springs. March 24. 1921

Mrs. Rosie Ladurini, aged 53, died from cancer at Bush on Sunday , but as no doctor had been with her, Coroner McCown’s was called to hold an inquest. Mrs. Ladurini had an operation at Murphysboro ten months ago and another operation in East St. Louis. March 24. 1921

Marriage Licenses

Uril Williams, Marion                            20

Dora Pritchett, Hudgens                       21

C. R. Barnwell, Creal Springs                21

Cuba Horn, Zeigler                              18

Arlie Butts, Marion                               21

Pearl Ward, Marion                              20    March 24. 1.921

The body of John R. Tippett who died from wounds received in action in France is expected to arrive in Christopher today or tomorrow and funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Carterville Christian Church. He will be buried by the side of his father and mother. March 28. 1921

John Pry, five-year-old son of Tom and Lizzie Pry, 10^th Street, Johnston City, found some strychnine pills that had been prescribed as medicine for his mother. The boy ate these pills, about 15 being gone when the box was found. The youth went to bed at 8 o’clock, but awoke about 8:30 with cramps and died at 9 o’clock, just two minutes after a doctor had arrived at the home. Funeral services and interment will be in Johnston City, March 28. 1921

Marriage Licenses

S. L. Blackburn, Quincy                        31

Sue A. Miller, Johnston City                  29

Dominec Gillio, Herrin                          34

Mrs. Mary Maurizo, Herrin                    44     March 29, 1921

Marriage Licenses

Anton Mravig, West Frankfort               50

Annie Fejoncock, West Frankfort           33

Lucian Brassart, Johnston City              22

Marie Hemeau, Johnston City               18

James Martin, Carterville                      22

Rosa Dollar, Carterville                        16     March 30. 1921

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(Extracted from microfilm by Mary Jo Moore, published in Bits of News, Vol. 2)