Extracted from the newspapers, Egyptian Press (EP), Marion Evening Post (MEP) and Herrin News (HN)
January
The people of Herrin and throughout the Coal Belt were thrown into a spell of great excitement Tuesday when they read in the St. Louis papers of the arrest of George Wilson, formerly secretary-treasurer of the U.M.W. of A., who in June of 1912 absconded with nearly $10,000 of the organization’s funds. All efforts to verify the report have proved fruitless, but it is a fact that the sheriff of the county in which Spokane, Wash. is situated thinks that he has Wilson located. [A lengthy account.] HN 1 Jan 1914
A telegram was received several days ago announcing that Mac Jones, who left here several months ago for the west, had been arrested in Denver, Colo. His brother, Cletus Jones, took the first train for Denver and upon reaching there found that Mac had got into trouble in selling a railroad pass over the C.B. & Q. Ry, from Denver, Colo. to St. Louis. When Mr. Jones left here last summer with his wife, he was given a pass over the line of the Burlington Ry. for which company he had been working, from Herrin to Denver and return. He decided to remain in Denver and a gentleman says he purchased the pass for $20, but decided not to make the trip and wanted his money back. HN 1 Jan 1914
Public notice is here given to persons who are in a custom of leaving their carriages, wagons and other vehicles out in the street and in the public alleys of nights, thereby obstructing the public highway which is in direct violation of Ordinance No. 19 of the city providing offenses affecting public safety. Notice is hereby given to all violators of this ordinance to abate the nuisance at once.
George Galligan, L.W. Steckenrider, Harry Sheretz, Street and Alley Committee. HN 1 Jan 1914
Logan Meadows, who has been in jail at Marion for some little time charged with burglarizing a store at Freeman Spur, who seemed bound for the penitentiary, is scoff free again. He was taken to Herrin on Friday for a hearing and when none of the prosecuting witnesses appeared he was released by the state. HN 1 Jan 1914
E.E. Burkitt died Christmas day at his home in this city after a long illness of typhoid fever. The funeral was held at the Christian Church, Rev. Reynolds officiating, with burial in the city cemetery. He is survived by a wife one child. He was born thirty-two years ago near Christopher. His mother is still living there. HN 1 Jan 1914
On Christmas day occurred the death of Mrs. George Crespi who has been suffering for a long time with tuberculosis. She was twenty-three years old and is survived by her husband. The funeral was held Sunday from the Catholic Church. HN 1 Jan 1914
The little child of Mr. & Mrs. John Derrington died Wednesday of pneumonia. HN 1 Jan 1914
Twin girls were born to Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Engram of Sunnyside. HN 1 Jan 1914
In a letter received from Father Hilgenberg, who is spending his time at his home at Rheine, West Germany, states he will leave on a tour through the Orient where he intends to spend a portion of the winter and early spring. Father has not been in the best of health since leaving Herrin. He was a much worked down body when he left here last spring to spend a year in his native country recuperating, and the several months he spent in England and the Fatherland has not been productive of much benefit. He has spent some time in the hospital in his native city and twice had operations performed. HN 1 Jan 1914
A boy was born Christmas Eve to Mr. & Mrs. P.N. Lewis. Mr. Lewis has not yet decided to name the child Woodrow W., but says the youngster is shouting for the administration with all of its might. HN 1 Jan 1914
Stanley Kulbicas vs Maggie Kulbicas — bill for divorce and child custody — she a non-resident. HN 1 Jan 1914
Walter Yates, a miner at Jeffreys mine, between Herrin and Johnston City, was fatally injured Monday morning by a fall of slate and died Tuesday morning. He was 29 years old and was married but two weeks ago, the ceremony being performed by Justice G.D. Miller. He also leaves a widowed mother. Burial was in Herrin. HN 1 Jan 1914 EP says he was caught in a fall of slate Tuesday morning and died at 3:30 in the afternoon.
Marriage licenses
John Veach, 24, Watseka, Ill and Eva Moses, 22, Marion
John T. Admonitis, 30, Herrin and Zusana Stuinaus, 29, Johnston City
W.O. Chism, 23 and Clara Simmons, 22, both of Tunnel Hill EP 1 Jan 1914
Benton, county seat of Franklin County, has a nasty sensation. Dr. Henry Smith was arrested Tuesday morning following the finding of the dead body of a new born baby boy in an empty coal car there. Two others have been arrested, an unmarried woman, said to be the mother, and the mayor of Westville, a village near Benton, a married man, said to be the father. It has been stated that the father drew a gun, but the weapon was taken from him before he did himself or anyone else harm. All the parties connected with the case are said to be prominent and the affair has furnished a great amount of food for talk. EP 1 Jan 1914
German B. Sherrer, of Everywhere and Nowhere in particular, alias W.M. Blair, is in jail on a charge of passing bogus checks. He was arrested by Justice of the Peace John Schaffer. He stopped at the European Hotel, conducted by Mrs. Julia Wollard and Miss Baker. [A lengthy account.] EP 1 Jan 1914
It seems George S. Wilson has not been arrested as reported. Ever since he ran away, his wife and children have been living in East St. Louis. They left two or three weeks ago. EP 1 Jan 1914
John Veach, son of Mr. & Mrs. Doak Veach, who lived in this city until a few weeks ago, and Eva Moses, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Moses of this city, were married Monday. EP 1 Jan 1914
Isaac Rapp died this morning at his residence at 406 West Main. He was one of the oldest residents of Carbondale. EP 1 Jan 1914
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Spiller of East St. Louis are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born Christmas morning. The mother is the former Mary Lines. EP 1 Jan 1914
John Hampton, aged 80, one of the oldest settlers of the county, died Monday at the home of his son, George Hampton on South Court. He raised a large family east of Johnston City. They are: John, Thomas, Charles, George, Mrs. R.C. Hudgens, Mrs. Adolph Myers and Mrs. Roy Pritchett. Burial was in Williams Prairie. EP 1 Jan 1914
G.W. Cavender, about 60 years old, was found frozen to death in front of his home a half mile from the railroad station at Cache Christmas morning. He had been to Cairo Wednesday and left for home Wednesday night with a friend. EP 1 Jan 1914
Clemie McGown, aged 66 years, died Monday at her home on East Jackson. She was the daughter of the late Judge McGown. She leaves an aged mother, one son, three sisters and two brothers. Many years ago she was married but for a long time has been living a widow. She has always been known here by her maiden name of McGown. Funeral and burial will be at Canaville. EP 1 Jan 1914
The DuQuoin Call — Belle Kimsey departed yesterday for Seattle, Wash. where she will be united in marriage with George Cunningham and will reside in Seattle. She is the daughter of Prof. Walter Kimsey, former superintendent of the Marion schools. She is a very close friend of Mrs. Frank Hagerty of Terre Haute, Ind., formerly Miss Mary Bentley. The groom formerly lived here and was at one time manager of the Howard-Casey grocery company’s house here. He has been in Washington a few years. EP 1 Jan 1914
Mr. & Mrs. G.W. Godding, former Marion residents, have returned from Fairbury, Neb. where they have been living several years. Soon Mr. Godding will be established in a new photographic studio which will be located over Payne’s store. EP 1 Jan 1914
The Rev. Scalini will be glad to give free lessons to those that like to learn Italian or English; he will keep his office at his residence every week day from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. HN 1 Jan 1914
Maggie Brace and William Davis were married Tuesday night at 12 o’clock at the Presbyterian Church. Mary Wilkinson and C.H. Greene attended them. They will make their home for a while with her parents. HN 1 Jan 1914
Fred Phillips, brakeman on the Owl run of the I.C. Ry., was killed at Oak Ridge switch, east of here Wednesday of last week. The train was switching some empties and it is thought he was knocked from the car by a post that stood beside the right of way. He was 24 years old, single, and resided at Carbondale. HN 1 Jan 1914
John W. Hampton, father of J.R. Hampton who resides southwest of here on the Carterville Road, died at his home in Marion Monday. HN 1 Jan 1914
Father Senese had a Hungarian wedding at the Catholic Church Sunday morning and performed the ceremony in their native tongue. The contracting couple was FRANK Thompson and Lizzie Mezzo of Freeman Spur. HN 1 Jan 1914
Bert Walden, well known in this city, and Addie Durham of Benton, were married late last week at Benton. They will make their home at Rend where the groom is employed as motorman in the mine. HN 1 Jan 1914
Joe Brenner and M. Hennrich attended the funeral Friday of Jacob Spaeter, member of the Boot and Shoe Worker’s Union, who died at Murphysboro. This is the first death to break into the ranks of this local union since its organization in this vicinity. HN 1 Jan 1914
Marriage licenses issued the day after Christmas:
Harry Wilkinson, 37 & Margaret Sherwood, 37, both of West Frankfort
William Cresson, 53, Johnston City & Lovesie Gilmore, 65, Herrin
Jacob Kazmierzak, 26 & Anna Ziarko, 21, both of Rendville HN 1 Jan 1914
Will Clayton, the C. & E.I. switch man who was injured Tuesday in the south yards of the road near the ice plant here, died as he reached the hospital in Salem, about 8:20 Tuesday night. The body will be brought to Johnston City, his former home. At first it was given out that, while swinging on the side of the train, he was knocked off by a post that was standing near the track. Now comes the statement that the post against which he fell was some six feet from the track and that he did not come into contact with it but accidentally fell. EP 1 Jan 1914
Grandma Seay, one of Marion’s most saintly old mothers, died at her home on East Jackson. She follows her beloved husband to the great beyond by only a few months. EP Monday, 5 Jan 1914
Charley Howard of Harrisburg, ex-jailer of this county, died Friday after an illness of several months. Among the bereaved loved ones he leaves is a daughter, Myrtle Hartwell, wife of Ed Hartwell of this city and a brother, Scott Howard of this city. Until a few years ago he lived in this city a number of years, having come from Carterville. He was at one time county jailer here and was later in the livery business and also in the employ of the Coal Belt Railway Co. as a car man. Full arrangements for the funeral and burial are not yet made, but it is announced they will occur in Carbondale on Monday. EP 5 Jan 1914
Marriage licenses
James Racassi, 30 and Jennie Spagmoli, 21, both of Hurst
Lennie Williams, 19 and Carrie Harris, 17, both of Johnston City
L.W. Williams, 22 and Delia Hollowell, 18, both of Marion
Ephraim S. Baren, 18 and Loa E. Geer, 17, both of Herrin
Lawrence Hundley, 23 and Venita Yates, 24, both of Herrin
John Crumbar, 31 and Ella Snyder, 33, both of Murphysboro D.C. Rushing, 24, New Burnsides and Late Sutton, 18, Creal Springs EP 5 Jan 1914
Murphysboro Independent — At Willisville Wednesday morning, Rev. J.B. Stringer of near Makanda, was almost instantly killed by accidentally stepping into a flywheel in the engine room of a coal mine. He had gone to the mine to visit a friend. He was 70 years old and leaves a wife. Their only child, George, died about a year ago. The family moved from near Alto Pass to a farm they bought near Makanda several years. He formerly preached in Baptist churches. EP 5 Jan 1914
Marriage licenses issued the last day of the year
Byrd 0. Allen, 24, Marion and Anna Avis, 21, Crab Orchard
Theo. Hampton, 23, Carterville and Zona Watson, 18, Carbondale
Pete Sbola, 37 and Pauline Country, 28, both of West Frankfort
J.R. Brookman, 33, St. Louis and Floy M. Bell, 28, Herrin
W.J. Davis, 26 and Maggie J. Brace, 18, both of Herrin
Early on New Year’s morning
J.F. Robinson, 28 and Ida Robinson, 27, both of Carterville EP 5 Jan 1914
Fire starting from a small Christmas tree on Thursday morning about seven o’clock, burned to the ground two Johnston City hotels, caused five persons to be injured from burns and bruises, and brought a loss of more than $6,000.00. The hotels destroyed were those conducted by Wells and Lenier. Leo Vollilo, an Italian, is a patient at the Marion hospital, suffering from very severe burns about the hands, some burns of lesser consequence about the face and head and many bruises and cuts caused by a leap from a second story window. Four others were burned or otherwise hurt, one of them being Harry Leigh, a young Johnston City man. The others were traveling men. Some small boys early Thursday morning re-lighted the candles on a small Christmas tree that had been prepared or them on Christmas. EP 5 Jan 1914
Benton Republican — Joe Harvath entered the home of Steve Boraski on Christmas morning and shot him down without a moment’s warning. The wounded man was taken to the hospital in Mount Vernon where he died two hours later. It seems Harvath had been at the Boraski home earlier in the day in a drunken condition. He got on the bed and left it in a terribly deranged manner and vomited on the bed. Boraski’s wife complained of the vomiting on her bed after Harvath left. He heard of it and returned to the home and shot Boraski down like a dog. EP 5 Jan 1914
John Dunsmore of Motherwell, Scotland and Mary Welsh, daughter of James Welsh, were married 31 December at the home of the bride’s father in Scottsboro. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.M. Beane, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Marion in the presence of a host of friends and relatives. The occasion was a reunion of typical Scotch families. After the impressive ceremony, a splendid supper was served. The evening was very pleasantly passed in singing native Scotch airs. Violin and other instruments having their parts while the occasion was festive, yet the songs of health and memories of other “Hogmenaes” brought tears to many eyes. EP 5 Jan 1914
Milan Motsinger and Floy Mitchell, daughter of Rev. & Mrs. H.C. Mitchell, were married last week. HN 8 Jan 1914
Lena Dale and Elvis Gordon were married Wednesday in Paducah, Ky. HN 8 Jan 1914
Thursday morning when Venita Yates failed to be on duty at the Herrin Supply Co., the clerks thought she was sick at home. Later they learned she and Lawrence Hundley had gone to Marion where they were married. From there they went to St. Louis where they remained until Sunday evening. HN 8 Jan 1914
A man, apparently 35 years old, weighing about 160 pounds, having the general appearance of a foreigner, was found murdered in a buggy beside the road halfway between Spillertown and Whiteash early Wednesday morning. Night fireman West of the Whiteash mine came upon the lifeless body. Until late Wednesday the coroner’s jury was baffled to find a clue that would lead to the man’s identity. Through the sheriff’s office in Marion however, the man was identified as Mattes Glaviano, an Italian who had within the last few weeks come to Marion. The horse and buggy also belonged in Marion. As Mr. West was going home from his work early Wednesday morning, he came upon the carriage, a two seated trap, standing in the road. The horse was patiently standing as if hitched. The body of the man had fallen from the seat into the front wheel and locked it and apparently the horse had stopped and stood there from the time its driver first received his fatal wound. Upon examination, Mr. West found that there was a bullet hole in the man’s neck and two ugly wounds in his skull, made by a sharp instrument like a pick. The body was removed to an undertaking parlor in Johnston City and Coroner Strike was notified. Upon arriving he immediately summoned a jury, but not a trace of evidence could be found leading to the man’s identity until late Wednesday evening. This man and two of his countrymen were all day at Whiteash Wednesday drinking and in that the two companions who were with him are not to be found, it is thought they [the article ends here] HN 8 Jan 1914
EP 8 Jan 1914 has a lengthy account and says the man who found him is Herschel Webb of Marion, fireman at the Whiteash mine.
Harry Johnson, a bootlegger from Johnston City, who is in the county jail, bet one of the other prisoners that he could skin-the-cat over a drain pipe that runs near the ceiling over their cells. He got his body over the pipe and started to turn when he discovered it was a physical impossibility and to turn back was also impossible. Sheriff Duncan called Roy Hearn who came to the jail with his plumber’s kit and cut the pipe in two to liberate the hanging Harry. EP Thursday, 8 Jan 1914
Lee Hull, former Marion citizen, died Monday at Dewmaine following an operation in which one of his limbs was amputated. Among the bereaved are a wife, brother, J.M. Hull and sister, Mrs. Will Fisher. Burial was in Rose Hill. EP 8 Jan 1914
Danial Rafe, 33, negro miner was killed Saturday at Madison No. 8 mine at Dewmaine. A shot he was preparing went off prematurely. The cartridge hung while he was placing it and he tried to extract it by the sharp point of his needle. This caused it to explode, striking him squarely in the face. His head was torn open and he was rendered unconscious, dying within fifteen minutes. EP 8 Jan 1914
A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Leaman Grant of near Pittsburg. EP 8 Jan 1914
The funeral of Charley Howard was held Monday at Carbondale. Among those attending were his daughter, Mrs. Ed Hartwell and husband and daughters and his brother, Scott and son Oscar, all of this city. EP 8 Jan 1914
John M. Dodd Jr., a former Marion boy, now of Chicago, married Ellen Elizabeth Jordan on 31 December. The groom is the second son of County Clerk John M. Dodd. He is a druggist and within a year will be graduated in medicine. EP 8 Jan 191
The funeral services for Grandma Seay who died Saturday at her home in this city, will be Tuesday at the First M.E. Church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery beside her husband who died at the same home in the same manner on 12 April last. She was 86 years, 1 month and 7 days old. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. J.M. Campbell and Mrs. Mahala McGown, who had been living with her this winter, were at her bedside. She leaves sons: J.M., W.H. and S.F. Campbell and daughters: Mrs. H.U. Shackleford, living near here and Mrs. J.H. McInturff of Clifton, Kansas. She also leaves an aged sister in Hopkinsville, Ky. EP 8 Jan 1914
Marriage licenses Monday
William R. Glasscock, 24 and Julia P. Glidwell, 18, both of DuQuoin
R.A. Wilkie, 25 and Jennie Hildeman, 18, both of West Frankfort EP 3 Jan 1914
A new born baby of Mr. & Mrs. Charley Tolbert died Tuesday at Corinth. An inquest showed it died of natural causes. This is the second child in this family to die within the last year, the other one being smothered during the night. EP 8 JAN 1914
Minnie Hazel Roberts, daughter of S.E. and Manda Roberts, was born 14 May 1896 and died 1 Jan 1914, aged 17 years, 8 months and 17 days. EP 8 Jan 1914
Grim Reaper visits Herrin
The ten-month-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Blevins of Sunnyside died Monday of measles. Burial was in Marion.
The wife of Charles Lee died Saturday at their home at No. 3 Mine.
The wife of Riley Gossage died Friday of measles. Burial was in the city cemetery. The four year old child of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nation died Monday of whooping cough and pneumonia. This is the second child they have lost within a few days.
Joe Pierce, who lived at Mine B, died Monday of pneumonia. Burial was in the city cemetery.
The eleven months old child of Mr. & Mrs. Marion Anderson died Friday of pneumonia. Burial was in Murphysboro. HN 8 Jan 1914
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Johnston, twins
Mr. & Mrs. Marshal Stone, girl
Mr. & Mrs. David Carson, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Winchester [no gender given] HN 8 Jan 1914
Dr. William C. Willeford died Monday at Indianapolis, Ind. The body was accompanied by his sons, Dr. George, Leo and William, and the former’s wife and two or three friends of Indianapolis. Burial was in Rose Hill beside his wife who died a little more than two years ago. He was 63 years, 6 months and 5 days old. He was born three miles east of Creal Springs. He spent the years of 1873 and 1874 in the Medical Department of Northwestern University of Chicago and without graduating returned home and practiced medicine in this and the adjoining counties in Illinois and in Davis County, Ind. He then took a medical course in the Medical College of Indiana in Indianapolis, from which he took his diploma in 1881. From that time until he moved here, his practice was in Montgomery and Washington, in Davis County and in this county, gradually concentrating at Marion until his removal in 1903. He later moved to Indiana where he lived a few years, returning to Marion. After the death of his wife, he moved away but did not stay long. A few months ago he went to Indiana where his eldest son has a large medical practice. EP 8 Jan 1914
Pinckneyville Advocate — A baby boy was born Tuesday night on the No. 207 late train out of St. Louis on the Illinois Central, near DuQuoin. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. Rushing, of Springfield, who were enroute to Fulton, Ky. Dr. G.F. Mead, physician for the Illinois Central, assisted by a lady passenger. Conductor Bibb helped make the expectant mother comfortable in the smoker of the Pullman. EP 8 Jan 1914
Marriage licenses
Elbert Hughes, 22 of Mt. Carmel & Celia Fleming, 18, of Johnston City Milan Motsinger, 23 & Floy Mitchell, 21, both of Herrin
James V. Ballowe, 20 & Virgie Branson, 18, both of Johnston City
Boyd Turner, 21 & Matilda Killman, 16, both of Crab Orchard HN 8 Jan 1914
Onofio or Noffio Dalfino is the name of the man whose body was found Friday afternoon near the Big Muddy mine northwest of this city. He had been shot to death the night before by hands that robbed the body the next minute. About $45.00 was taken from the body. He was an unmarried man, 25 years old, and lived in a row of houses near the mine. He had been in this country five to seven years. He has a mother and step-father and a half-brother living at the same place. He was taking lessons in English from Orvel Fraser, living in the row. Letters found upon his person seems to show he had a love affair with his teacher’s sister, a fifteen-year-old girl. Both Fraser and his wife say they were copies given to Dalfino in his schoolwork, but a relative of the dead man identified the handwriting on one as that of Dalfino. The letters were in English. Dalfino was saving money to send to someone in the old country to come to America on. It is believed it was his childhood sweetheart. Burial will be in Herrin. MEP, Saturday 10 Jan 1914
William Rich, 4, son of Miss Bertha Rich, died Friday at the home of her father, Isiah Rich on South Madison Street. Burial will be at Canaville. MEP 10 Jan 1914
There is a similarity between the killing of Noffio Dalfino and that of Matted Glavino who was found dead but two days before on a country road between Spillertown and Whiteash. Both were shot in the head, the bullets entering at almost the identical spot, at the base of the skull. MEP, Monday 12 Jan 1914
Ella Horton vs Rufus Horton, bill for divorce, he a non-resident. MEP 12 Jan 1914
Marriage licenses issued on Saturday
Ben Willis, 21 and Cleora Young, 18, both of Herrin
Joe Malinsky, 24 and Anna Leponis, 17, both of West Frankfort
Freeman Beasley, 22 and Ethel Fivash, 23, both of Crab Orchard
Earl Linton, 21 and Mabel Hestand, 18, both of Herrin
Burl Mcray, 22 and Lydia Parks, 21, both of Creal Springs MEP 12 Jan 1914
Ed Hudgens had to have an eye removed when his little baby jabbed an eating fork into it. EP 12 Jan 1914
John Barnett, a young man from near Stonefort, was adjudged insane Saturday and will be sent to the hospital in Anna. EP 12 Jan 1914
Matted Glaviano is the name of the man who met death at the hands of murderers on lonesome Sand Bank Hill north of Spillertown sometime Tuesday night. He had been visiting in this city for three days with Angelo Pirrello, a miner living at 1412 West Aikman. It was Pierrillo’s rig that took Glaviano on his death ride. He left with four Whiteash Italians who had appeared at the Pierrillo home about nine o’clock and said they had by accident missed their train and asked him to take them to their homes. The body is still at the undertakers in Johnston City and will be buried in the Catholic Cemetery at the expense of the county. EP 12 Jan 1914
Louisa Catherine Howard was born in Christian County, Ky. on 26 Nov 1827, the eldest child of a large family, and died 3 Jan 1914. Her mother died when she was 13. She married Samuel C. Campbell 11 Mar 1846 and three boys and three girls were born to them. The youngest daughter died when a small child. These survive: S.F. Campbell, J.M. Campbell, W.H. Campbell and Mrs. H.U. Shackleford of Marion, and Mrs. J.H. McInturff of Clifton, Kansas. The family came to Illinois in 1845 and settled on a farm near Marion. Mr. Campbell died in 1878 and she moved into Marion in 1880. She married Rev. A.H. Seay 24 Nov 1881 and he died 14 April last year. Besides the children, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Keys of Hopkinsville, Ky. EP 12 Jan 1914
The six-month-old baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Griffith of 1000 N. Logan Street, passed from life Tuesday night after an illness lasting almost all its life. Burial will be in this city. MEP Tuesday, 13 Jan 1914
Mrs. Davis, widow of Andrew Davis, living on North Court Street with her foster son, Jack Derring, died Monday evening after an illness of several weeks. She was made a widow by the death of her husband about two years ago. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MEP 13 Jan 1914
Elizabeth Bradley, 62, widow of the late J.B. Bradley, died Monday at her home four and one half miles southeast of this city, death ending an illness of several months duration during a portion of which time she was in a paralyzed condition. She was the daughter of “Aunt Dude” Goodall, widow of the late Richard Goodall, who is one of the oldest persons in the county. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. John Clarida, Mrs. Lee Thompson and Mrs. George Pulley living in this city. She leaves seven children, Leroy, Lloyd, Henry, Etta, Charley, Herman and Wilford, all of this county except Leroy who lives in Elgin, Ill. Burial will be in Jenkins Cemetery nearby. MEP 13 Jan 1914
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walkendrof, their first child. She has been named Maurine. The father is a salesman for the R.E. Holiday store and the mother is a daughter of Walter Pride of this city. MEP 13 Jan 1914
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lough, a baby girl, the second child and girl in the family. Mr. Lough is in the concrete business here with his father, William Lough. The mother is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Bracy. MEP 13 Jan 1914
Harrisburg — Mrs. Charley Benneck of River Forest, Ill. has written to Harrisburg parties in an effort to locate her mother whom she has not seen since she was a child. MEP 13 Jan 1914
Mrs. Roxie Parrot died Tuesday night at midnight, a victim of tuberculosis. She was born 27 Oct 1885 at Mount Carbon, Ill. The family moved here a few months ago from Carterville, coming here that she might be near her favorite physician. She leaves a husband and one son and a host of relatives. Mrs. Robert Pride of this city is an aunt, while other aunts are Mrs. Leo Porter, postmistress at Dewmaine and Mrs. Nora Brewster of Clifford. She also leaves one sister in Chicago. Funeral services will be in Carterville. EP, Wednesday, 14 Jan 1914
A marriage license was issued to C.T. Sloan, 26 and Blanche Ragsdale, 29, both of Vienna. MEP 14 Jan 1914
A seven-year-old child of an Italian family by the name of Sembo, living in the west part of the city, died Monday and was buried in Rose Hill. The same family lost a child but a few days before. This was a four months old babe which died Saturday and was buried Sunday in Rose Hill. MEP 14 Jan 1914
The eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tolbert, living near Peabody No. 3 mine, northwest of here, died Tuesday of diphtheria. It is said there are two other children in the family now suffering from the disease and their conditions are alarming. MEP 14 Jan 1914
The civil case of Beavers vs Carterville & Big Muddy Coal Co. will be called Wednesday. Beavers is suing for damages because of injuries received in the company’s mine. But Beavers will not be in court as he is a convict in the Southern Illinois penitentiary at Chester, being one of the gangsters sent up from Murphysboro a few months ago for an assault on a girl, Edith Gray. MEP 14 Jan 1914
Maude Marshall vs Charles Marshall, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of child. MEP 14 Jan 1914
Harrisburg — E.M. Stricklin, a justice of this city, has just located his father, John M. Stricklin, who has been missing for forty years. He located him in Texas after a very long search and will soon go down there to see him. The family lived in Carmi when the old man deserted it. MEP 14 Jan 1914
Harrisburg — Mrs. Griffith of St. Joseph, Mo. who recently wrote here in an effort to learn the whereabouts of her grandfather whom she had not seen since she was a child, has located him near Oak post office in Pope County, Ill. MEP 14 Jan 1914
The case of Paul Adams, five-year-old son of Will Adams against the officers of the Columbus Day Association of Herrin, asking $10,000 for personal injuries received in this city on October 12, 1912, was up in circuit court in Marion this week and a few hours after the case started a compromise was reached whereby the defendant was awarded $1,000. The parties named in the suit were all Italians and officers of the organization styled Columbus Day Association. They were Tony Maladrone, Joe Gualdoni, Frank Elena, John Mira, Henry Taveggia, Gabrial Taveggia and Angelo Venegoni. The child was standing in the crowd and watching the display of fireworks. Something struck him and fractured the skull and ever since he has been paralyzed in the left side. The father sued the city. The case was withdrawn and suit then brought against the Italians. HN 15 Jan 1914
Attilio Moroni, who with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. G. Moroni, left here several months ago for Milano, Italy, for the benefit of his health writes The News that he has just been released from the sanitarium. He is still under treatment for the eyes which at the time he left here brought upon him a serious nervous trouble which made it necessary for him to go direct to a sanitarium upon reaching Italy. The Moronis are expecting a visit from Father Hilgenberg who is to stop in Milano on his trip to India from Germany. HN 15 Jan 1914
A boy was born last week to Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Shaw. HN 15 Jan 1914
The five-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sullivan died Sunday. The child had measles followed by pneumonia which in many cases is proving fatal among the children in this city. HN 15 Jan 1914
Sim Stevens, youngest child of Mr. & Mrs. Sim Stevens, died at their home 517 S. 18th St. Saturday afternoon. Burial was in the city cemetery. HN 15 Jan 1914
Deputy Sheriff Gasaway returned the latter part of last week from a trip to Geneva where he took 13-year-old Bertie Batson and placed her in the home for delinquents. HN 15 Jan 1914
Johnston City, hustling little city north of here, will soon be boasting a fine new church too. The First Baptists of that place are going to build and in their plans they have not been skimpy. The cost will be $25,000 and construction will begin in April. It will be located on the lot just west of the present church building and parsonage. The church there has a membership of 275. The pastor is Dr. E.A. Booth who has not been here long from Tennessee. The present church building will not be moved or torn away but will be turned into an Italian Baptist Church in the summer, contemplating of the church being to organize such a church because of the fact that among the present membership are a number of Italian people. MEP, Thursday, 15 Jan 1914
Walter Jones will come into possession of the West Side Hotel on February 1. Mr. and Mrs. P. Rick quit the hotel game and will soon be leaving for the west where they spend at least this winter. Mr. Jones is from Thompsonville. He bought all the furnishings but not the building on which he has a five-year lease. MEP 15 Jan 1914
Hiram Jasper Harris, son of G.W. & Anna E. Harris, was born 22 Jul 1872 and died 13 Jan 1914, aged 41 years, 5 months and 22 days. He married Miss Lizzie Owens on 23 Dec 1894. Survived by wife and children, Charlie, Ethel and Amerlia, two brothers and three sisters. He professed religion 16 Aug 1899 and united with the Free Baptist Church at Liberty. About three years ago he joined the Veach Lodge No. 136 Independent Order of Odd Fellows. MEP 15 Jan 1914
Card of Thanks — For assistance and sympathy during illness and following death of Mrs. Fannie Davis who departed this life at her home on N. Court Street. MEP 15 Jan 1914
Amy Holland and Glenn Gibson were married Thursday at Pinckneyville. The news of the wedding reached the bride’s brother, Alf Holland, on Friday. She is a daughter of the late Alfred Holland, a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brice Holland and sister to Alfred Holland Jr. She, for some time, has been holding a position as stenographer in Sparta. The groom is a druggist at Pinckneyville. MEP, Friday, 16 Jan 1914
John Fuller, living east of Marion, died Thursday. He was well up in years. Claud Fuller is a son. Burial was at Pleasant Grove. MEP 16 Jan 1914
Charley Birdwell, 57, of Johnston City and Sallie Sprague, 53, of Louisville, KY, were married Thursday at Marion. MEP 16 Jan 1914
Irene Perkins vs Aaron E. Perkins, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of children. MEP 16 Jan 1914
Frank Grider, 46, son of the late Captain and Mrs. J.V. Grider of this city, died of dropsy Saturday at his home in Carterville. He is survived by brothers and sisters, Mrs. Ada Garrison and Mrs. Gussie Burroughs of East St. Louis, Harvey of this city, Hugh of East St. Louis, George of Galveston, Texas and Roy, a salesman at Schwerdt’s Bazaar here. He also leaves a wife and adopted son, Ralph Grider, about eight years old. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MEP, Saturday, 17 Jan 1914
Richard Hogg, ten years old and the oldest son of a widow, met a horrible death Friday near his home southwest of Carterville. He was the only support of a family of five and was killed at work. He had been driving the horse or horses used in operating a huge corn crusher and it is supposed he fell from the sweep. When found his head was caught between the sweep and a post. A man at work with the crusher saw the body as it hung suspended by the head between the heavy timbers and stopped the team. His father, George Hogg, died a few weeks ago. Burial was at Carterville. MEP 17 Jan 1914
James S. Hudgens died at his home near Hudgens in his 83rd year. He was born in 1833 in Cheatham County, Tenn. and came to this county in 1872, settling on the farm where death found him. About sixty years ago he married Miss Angelina Stewart and 12 or 14 children were born. Six survive: Nannie Pritchett of Texas, George Hudgens, Frank C., Hudgens, Melvina Talley, Theo Hudgens and Mrs. Ehud Watson, all living within the vicinity of the old home near Hudgens. One brother, John Hudgens of Hudgens, survives. He was a cousin to the late Z. Hudgens Sr., a well-known merchant of the county in former days. Funeral services were his church, Fountain, seven miles south of here and the body was laid to rest in the little burial ground near the church. MEP 17 Jan 1914
Louie Frankovich, an Austrian miner living at Bush, fell dead Friday afternoon while on the Iron Mountain right of way near Bush. Heart trouble was the cause. He was 57 and had lived in this county and worked in the mines for 25 years. He was on his way home from work when stricken. The body was taken to Auburn, Ill., his former home. MEP 17 Jan 1914
In loving remembrance of Dortha Willeyahr Bradshaw who departed this life five years ago today, January 17, 1909. Sadly missed by her children. MEP 17 Jan 1914
Marriage licenses Friday
Harry Rader, 19 and Rena Owens, 20, both of Marion
Felix Sakolasky, 25 and Jania Mickonaski, 18, both of Herrin
Ernest Tottleben, 24, of Bush and Olie Kenney, 18, of Royalton MEP 17 Jan 1914
Henry N. Hagler, conservator of the estate of Alonzo Spence, insane, to Alonzo Spence, Lizzie Spence, Lydia Spence, John Herrin, John A. Allen and all persons concerned. Application to sell real estate: the south half of the northeast quarter, the south half of the northwest quarter, the southwest quarter and the southeast quarter, except one acre in the southeast corner for cemetery, all in section 25, township ten, range 1 east of the third p.m., containing 479 acres, more or less, for the support of said ward and his family if by the court deemed necessary, and to otherwise invest the proceeds in other real estate and to otherwise invest the same and for the purpose of paying the debts of said ward and the education of the children of said ward. MEP 17 Jan 1914
Katherine Lough, ten days old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lough, died Sunday at the home on South Market Street. The little one had been in splendid health since its birth until a very short time before death. MEP, Monday, 19 Jan 1914
Mrs. Gussie Burroughs and son, Harold Chitty and her sister, Mrs. Ada Garrison of St. Louis, are here, having attended the funeral of their brother, Frank Grider, who was buried here Sunday. This is the third time that Mrs. Burroughs has been called to Marion within the last eight months to attend the funeral of a relative, the others being those of G.W. Chitty, her former father-in-law, and the little daughter of her brother, Roy Grider and wife. Out of a large family, there have been five deaths in the immediate family during the last few years, while including most distant relatives, there have been several more than this number. MEP 19 Jan 1914
West Frankfort — Monday afternoon while the parents were away, the two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Mat Jent was burned so badly that she died about four hours later. Left in the care of two older children, the baby played too close to the grate and its clothes caught fire. Although the other children tried to extinguish the flames, they were unsuccessful until the baby was practically burned to death. MEP 19 Jan 1914
Mrs. J.H. McInturff and son, W.G., who have been here since being called by the death of the former’s mother, Mrs. A.H. Seay, departed on Monday for their home in Clifton, Kansas. MEP 19 Jan 1914
Uncle Jake Faust, an aged and well-known Herrin character, died in poverty Saturday afternoon near Sunnyside mines, his death bed being the floor of a barn into which he strolled during the night before. Because of the fact he died without medical attention, an inquest was held over the remains Saturday afternoon. The old man came to his death by blood poison and exposure. He was a hard drinking old fellow and lived chiefly wherever his hat was on. The police Friday night picked him up in Herrin in a very drunken condition and offered to take him home. He told them he was living with a family in Sunnyside. When they got there, he could not tell them much more and they left him there believing he would make his way to the proper house. In fact, he had no home there. He went into a barn and laid on the floor until he was found there shortly after noon. He died immediately after being found. When undressed it was found he was suffering from an awful sore on one of his limbs which had caused the member to be in a decayed condition. He was very filthy and his body was a repulsive sight. It is said that he at one time was well up financially but had been going downhill a number of years. The climax came on Saturday when death sought him out as he laid on a pile of manure, in filth and with no friends there. MEP, Tuesday, 20 Jan 1914
Mrs. Martha Morgan, 15 Westport Avenue, Rosedale, Kansas wrote a letter to the Post asking about her relatives from whom she had been separated over 40 years: My parents were Robert and Malinda Chambers who had eight children: Margaret, Malinda, Minerva, Mary Ann, Martha, Henry, William and Robert. Margaret married a man named Carmack and had sons named Sammie and Robert, Malinda married a man named Milas Meeks. I married a man named Lawrence and after his death I married Henry Morgan. The last I heard from them they were near Marion. 0, I would give this world if I could only see or hear from some of them as I am getting very old and feeble. MEP, Wednesday, 21 Jan 1914
A marriage license was issued Tuesday to James R. Johnson, 29, Herrin and Edna Greenwell, 18, Grand Tower. MEP 21 Jan 1914
Patsey P. Dickor, administrator of estate of George Juandaro, deceased. MEP 21 Jan 1914
Youngsters Married Here — J.S. Rice, 65, of Makanda and Delphina Thetford, 55, of Carbondale, accompanied by four or five friends, came to this city on Thursday and after procuring a marriage license, were united in marriage by Justice J.A. Schafer, the ceremony being performed in the county clerk’s office in the presence of a number of witnesses. MEP 22 Jan 1914
The oldest shoemaker in Herrin in point of residence here has laid down his awl and hammer and quit his bench. M. Hennrich, who came to Herrin 14 years ago when this place was pioneering its way into civilization, has closed his shop and if he keeps his word, he will quit the city and find a location elsewhere. Long before machinery had been invented to trim soles and tack on half soles, Mr. Hennrich learned his trade. He was born in the beautiful country of Alsace-Loraine and when a young man lived in the grand old city of Strassburg, the city that used to furnish Germany with her thinkers, philosophers and poets. He went from Alsace country into France. For seven years he lived under the shadow of Notre Dame and tacked soles for the fair ones of Gay Paris. Twenty-five years ago, he came to America. He took up residence In Murphysboro and opened a shoe shop there and when Herrin gave promise of becoming a substantial city, he came here to live. HN 22 Jan 1914
The county has 54 insane patients at Anna State Hospital. During the last year, seven from this county were admitted, but five of those have been discharged as recovered. There are only eight sent there in 1912 and seven sent the year before that. Thomas Waldron, admitted 25 Sep 1908, was discharged this year. One patient from this county died during 1913. This was Jennie Royatt admitted 15 Jun 1905. The person who has been there the longest time is Lucinda McLane, admitted 26 Jan 1887. Her condition is given as stationary. HN 22 Jan 1914
The grim reaper has been gathering his harvest in this city. The many ills of the season are in many cases proving fatal. Measles followed by pneumonia and colds are fatal in many cases. The deaths reported since Thursday are as follows:
The six-month-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James McPherson, suffering with measles and pneumonia, died Thursday and was buried at the City cemetery.
The nine-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Vaughn of Cambria died Friday.
The five-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. J.F. Blankenship died Friday of measles and pneumonia and was buried at Hurricane.
The ten-month bold child of Mr. & Mrs. Claude Tanner died Sunday after a three-month illness and was buried at City cemetery.
The sixteen-month-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Woods died Friday of measles and was buried at Hurricane.
The little child of Mr. & Mrs. Pete Cornarico of Madison No. 9 died Saturday and was buried in the Catholic cemetery near here.
The six-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Marion Treece died Tuesday. The child suffered with scarlet fever. [Her name is given as Ruby Treece elsewhere.]
Jake Faust, aged 50 years, died Saturday at the home of C.J. Weatherford and was buried in City cemetery. He was a heavy drinker and suffered with blood poisoning at the time of his death. There were no persons to claim the body and the case was a county charge. Date Williams took charge of the body and prepared it for burial. Ed Kingrey, aged 36 years, died Monday after an illness of several months. A wife and four children survive.
Mrs. Ed Caudle died Wednesday after a long illness. A husband and four children survive.
Mrs. C.A. Green died Wednesday of tuberculosis. A husband and three children survive. HN 22 Jan 1914
A marriage license was issued Monday to Vernie Frazier, 22, and Bessie Helms, 17, both of Herrin. HN 22 Jan 1914
Abe Eaton, manager of the Majestic mine in DuQuoin, was acquitted of murdering William Sisney, president of the Miner’s Union. The case was taken to Mt. Vernon on change of venue. The jury was out forty hours. HN 22 Jan 1914
If you will get drunk, don’t do it while aboard a train. A Johnston City man, Tony Kabitis, was found on the C. & E.I. train Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Gentry in an advanced state of intoxication and was taken from the train at Marion and arraigned before Justice G.D. Miller, after sobering up. He pleaded guilty and paid a fine and costs of $34.80. On the train he was very loud and bad. HN 22 Jan 1914
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Sharlie Parks, 45, of Houston, Texas and Laura Motsinger, 35, of Crab Orchard. EP, Thursday, 22 Jan 1914
L.S. Fur, an old-time citizen of Marion, died Thursday night at the county farm. He was taken there a few days ago and was suffering from pneumonia fever. After being away from here for a number of years he returned a few months ago and has been doing odd jobs about here. He was familiarly known to many as “Name-leg.” MEP 23 Jan 1914
A three months old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mossbarger, living at Clifford, smothered to death in bed Wednesday night as the parents slept. The death was not known until Thursday morning when the parents awoke. MEP 23 Jan 1914
Miss Elda Summers, 20, died Thursday at the home of her parents at Scottsboro. A victim of tuberculosis, she died from pneumonia and typhoid fever. Burial was at Rose Hill. MEP 23 Jan 1914
W.P. Throgmorton went up to Ewing Friday to preach the funeral over the body of John Vancleve who died this week in the south where he was seeking health. MEP 23 Jan 1914
Marriage licenses Thursday
Harrison Finney, 23? and Julia Robertson, 22, both of Herrin
John Porivich, 26 and Mary Sabodas, 22, both of Herrin MEP 23 Jan 1914
Word has been received here that James Finucane, the railroad contractor from this county, is very critically ill at Mounds, Ill. Relatives have rushed to his bedside. MEP 23 Jan 1915
At West End on Friday occurred the death of Aunt Harriet Mitchell, a former citizen of Corinth, this county, widow of the late SI Mitchell. She died at an advanced age. Funeral services and burial will be at Corinth. MEP, Saturday, 24 Jan 1914
Several persons reading the letter a few days ago from Mrs. Mary Morgan [Martha Morgan] recalled her family. Though no longer living here, but there are links which if followed, will bring information as to their present residence. Chambers Bridge, south this city, is said to have been named in honor of her brother, Henry Chambers, long since dead. MEP 24 Jan 1914
Tony Spodaro, an Italian, shot and killed a fellow country man, Pascal Morrassee, at Madison No. 9, north of Dewmaine. They had quarreled over the ownership of a small penknife at the home of Morrasse and his young daughter, where Sporado boarded. MEP, Monday, 26 Jan 1914
The three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will McCain died Saturday. The family has not been here from Missouri very long. Burial was at Union Grove. MEP Z6 Jan 1914
The six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Perry of Scottsboro died Saturday night Burial was at Rose Hilt. MEP 26 Jan 1914
Murphysboro — Thirty-seven years ago little Mary Holt, daughter of Mrs. William Holt of Murphysboro, was put into her grave at the old Camp Creek burial grounds ten miles northwest of this city. Friday, sexton Worth Ozburn of Murphysboro and H.C. Whitson of this city exhumed the remains and buried them in Tower Grove cemetery here. Parts of the casket still held together. The skull was almost perfectly preserved and the hair was seemingly in its natural state. MEP 26 Jan 1914
Murphysboro — Such is the condition of Edith Gray of near Cambria that she can’t appear before the present term of court for– the conviction of the minors who had to do with her abuse on a lonely road a few months ago, for which crime others of the gangsters are serving terms at Chester. MEP 26 Jan 1914
Marriage licenses Saturday
John H. Hooper, 34 and Flora Fuller, 36, both of Crab Orchard
J.F. Dawson, 35 and Anna Hiller, 26, both of Herrin
James Mitchell. 23 and Nora Clements, 17, both of Clifford on Sunday MEP 26 Jan 1914
No more stripes will be worn at the Chester prison. Instead, after March 1, the convicts will wear brown suits that will distinguish them from other citizens but will not be as hideous as the prison garb that has been in use for years. MEP 26 Jan 1914.
In. loving memory of kind. husband and father, Dr. G.W. Evans, who, died 27 January 1913. MEP, Tuesday, 27 Jan 1914
A. marriage license was issued– Monday to F.M. Baldwin, 68, of Chicago and Nancy A. Dale, 67, of Herrin. MEP– 27 Jan 1914
Birt Miller and family left Tuesday for Empire, Calif., where they will live. Mrs. Miller’s relatives reside at that place, MEP 27 Jan 1914
William N. Grimes was born in Montgomery County, Tenn. 17 Apr- 1830 and died at-his home in Crainville 11 Dec 1913, aged 83 years„ 7 months. and 3 days, He married Malissie Davis of Dixon County on 25 Sep 1854. Seven girls and six boys were- born, these survive: Edmond Grimes of Crainville, Martha Norris of Marion, Wash Grimes, of Spillertown, Mrs. Annie Butler of Marion and, Jack Grimes. of Johnston. City. He also leaves about forty-five grandchildren. Burial was at Union church_ cemetery about four miles south of Carterville. [Hampton Cemetery] MEP 27 Jan 1914
Mrs. Frances Warren, mother of Mrs. L.E. Long of this city, died Saturday at her home in Carrier Mills, aged 90 years, 4 months and 15 days. The body was taken to her former home in St. Charles, Ky. where it was interred. Mrs. Long and her son, Joe Long, attended. She left 4 children, 18 grandchildren, including. James Ernest and. Joe Long of this city, 19 great grandchildren including the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Long of this city, Mrs. Will Broad, formerly of here and 12 great great grandchildren, including the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Broad; MEP 27 Jan 1914
James Samuel Hudgens was born 17 Aug 1833 and died 16 Jan 1914. Soon after his marriage to Angeline M. Stewart, he was assigned the trusted position of overseeing the slaves of William Weatherford, which he did for several years. When the Civil War broke out, he took sides with the Confederacy and served fourteen months. In 1863, he came to Williamson County and settled in Southern precinct. He practiced farming and also pursued the cooper’s trade, making barrels for Mann and Edward who owned the flouring mills at Marion. He worked at Marion until Saturday night when he would go home and stay with the family until Monday morning. In the meantime, his sons George and Frank would make a crop on the farm. [A lengthy obit] MEP Wednesday, 28 Jan 1914
Dr. W.P. Throgmorton went to Mt. Vernon to preach the funeral over the body of Mrs. M.T. Howard, an old settler of that city and the mother of George Howard of the Howard-Casey Grocery Co. Mrs. Howard was at one time a member of Dr. Throgmorton’s congregation. MEP 28 Jan 1914
A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Asa G. Davis of Wingate, Ind. Mr. Davis is a former Marion boy and a graduate of the high school here. MEP 28 Jan 1914
Marshall Boles, 59, died Wednesday at his home at White Row Crossing, a victim of tuberculosis from which he had been suffering nine months. He was born and reared in this county. He was a son of the late Henry Boles and a brother to the late Allen Boles who met a tragic death a few years ago at Peabody No. 3 mine. Survived by wife and children: Mrs. William Sugar of this city, Mrs. Maggie Johnson of Perks, Herman, Ernest, James and Lloyd all of this city, Will of Perks and Lulu of Paducah, brother Luck Boles and sisters, Mrs. Louis Schaller of this city and Mrs. Charley Humphries who lives in the northern part of the state. Burial was at Shiloh. MEP, Wednesday, 29 Jan 1914
Charley Jackson, 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Jackson of Fair Street, died Wednesday of pneumonia fever following measles. Another son, Earl, 9, is at the point of death, suffering from stomach and spinal trouble. The couple has one other son, Willie, a grown young man. MEP 29 Jan 1914
Chicago — Thomas Logan, 35, told Municipal Judge Dolan in the Desplanes street court today that he is a grandson of General Logan, but he couldn’t remember the general’s Christian name. He was sleeping in a gutter at West Madison and Desplanes streets last night and was arrested. “I’m a grandson of General Logan,” he told the judge. “Your honor, I’m a devotee of that noble grandfather of mine. I’ve read so much of what he did and I sat down last night and while thinking about him went to sleep.” What was his first name?” the judge asked. “I’ve forgotten. I am ashamed to confess your honor,” was the answer. “Thirty days,” said the judge. MEP 29 Jan 1914
Marriage licenses Wednesday
Bert Burns, 26, of New Denison and Barbary Midgett, 26, of Hudgens
Elroy Murphy, 22 and Sarah Harris, 18, both of Sesser MEP 29 Jan 1914
Kimball Hill of Marion and Alda Webb of Norris City were married at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 26 Jan 1914 by Rev. Harry M. Burns. F.J. Hamline and Hattie Burns were best man and bridesmaid. The couple returned to the state hospital where they are employed. MEP 29 Jan 1914
Last Thursday morning while digging coal in the Norris City coal mine Elijah Jennings found among the coal he was shoveling the petrified sole of a shoe that astonishes and causes wonder for all who have examined it. When it was realized that the find was made at a depth of 645 feet beneath the surface and that it is so perfectly preserved as to show plainly the outline of the foot of the wearer, that its identity as that of a shoe worn by some giant perhaps thousands of years ago, is unmistakable. Around the outer edge of the sole may be plainly traced the line followed in sewing it to the shoe. The shape of the foot of the wearer is plainly visible on the inside which is covered with a whitish substance resembling the skin of the foot adhering to the sole. The length is 12 1/2 inches and the width at the widest point is 5 1/2 inches. The same day a well developed shinbone of a human being was dug from among the coal and a number of large petrified snakes were also found. All these articles are so perfect that they cause those who examined them to how, when and under what circumstances they reached the great depth beneath the surface. Since the opening of the mine ten years ago, there have been various articles that have once been on the earth’s surface, probably many centuries ago. One is a perfect branch of a walnut tree so completely petrified that all its parts club together while being removed. It is possible that Norris City is built over an ancient city and the habitation of a race of giants, animals, reptiles, etc., long since buried in the great maelstrom that swept over and obliterated every vestige of human life, or it may be the work of earthquake shocks thousands of years before America was known by either savage or civilized man. MEP 29 Jan 1914
John Calvin Sizemore died Thursday of last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Hurnbeck south of this city. He was 74 years old. Shortly after the close of the War of the Rebellion, he came to this county from Kentucky. He raised a large family and at one time tilled for a farm the ground upon which the city of Carterville now stands. He married Jane E. Wing of Kentucky in 1863. Nine children were born, five girls and four boys. Seven are now living: Gus Sizemore of Mt. Vernon, Ind., Logan and Arthur of Chicago, Mrs. George Blair of this city, Mrs. Arthur Parsons of Genesco, Mrs. James Council and Mrs. Mary Hurnbeck. Two brothers also survive: Bowder Sizemore of Hopkinsville, Ky., and George Sizemore of Cambria, a sister, Mrs. Lydia Hopper of St. Charles, Ky. The funeral was held from the home in Energy and burial was at Hurricane cemetery. He was for many years a deacon in the Hurricane Baptist Church. HN 29 Jan 1914
Stella Benton, five-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Benton, who reside on a farm below Carterville, was seriously burned Monday afternoon. She was standing before an open fireplace in the room with her eight-year-old sister when the fire popped out and caught her clothing. She rushed out of doors where an older sister was and a bucket of water was quickly dashed onto the blazing clothing. She was badly burned from the knees to the face, but the face and head was not burned, nor did she inhale any of the fire. Her condition became gradually worse and death relieved her suffering early Wednesday evening. Burial was in the Old Cemetery in Carterville. Until a short time ago, the family resided in this city. A brother and sister of the deceased reside here now. They are Walter Benton and Mrs. Oscar Wollard. HN 29 Jan 1914
Pasco Marossi, a Sicilian miner aged 55 years, was shot and killed Sunday afternoon at the Madison No. 9 settlement and Tony Spadaro, one of his countrymen who boarded at his house, is in jail in Marion charged with the crime. They were arguing over a knife that Marossi had which belonged to Spadaro. Marossi was shot twice in the left side of the head and once in the left arm. Some of the murdered man’s relatives wanted to take charge of prisoner and mete out to him the punishment they felt he deserved and the officers had to stand them off with drawn guns. The prisoner has a wife and two children in Sicilia. FIN 29 Jan 1914
Deaths of the week
The small child of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Drapper at Clifford. The child died of measles and burial was Sunday at the Hurricane cemetery.
The small child of Mr. & Mrs. Louis Mossbarger died Thursday of suffocation and was buried at Hurricane cemetery.
The five-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Aden Stauder of Energy died Sunday of measles and pneumonia and was buried in the Catholic cemetery. HN 29 Jan 1914
Dr. D.S. Boles is now driving a new Maxwell auto he purchased this week. HN 29 Jan 1914
Mrs. Quinn Bolen was in Marion Friday to attend the funeral of her cousin, Miss Delta Summers. HN 29 Jan 1914
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jones are the proud parents of a baby girl born Monday.HN 29 Jan 1914
Fred Dawson and Anna Hiller, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hiller, were married Sunday at the Baptist parsonage. They will reside at 508 North 16th Street. HN 29 Jan 1914
Ernest Bradley, giving his home as Pana, was arrested in East St. Louis last week on a charge of robbing the store at Weaver. He was placed in jail at Marion. HN 29 Jan 1914
H.D. Orwin returned late last week from Somerset, Ky., where he was called a few days before by a message announcing the death of his brother who, while building a barn, fell from a ladder and was instantly killed. HN 29 Jan 1914
Mrs. H.H. Slawson, aged 78 years, mother of MRS. J.M. McCreery, died at her home in DuQuoin Thursday of last week. HN 29 Jan 1914
Rev. F.M. Baldwin of Chicago and Mrs. Nancy Dale of N. 12th St., surprised their friends this week by getting married. They will make their home in this city. HN 29 Jan 1914
At the home of Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Latimore Monday evening, the crystal wedding anniversaries of the Latimores and Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Kennedy were observed. HN 29 Jan 1914
Paul Pold, the tailor, left here Monday for Granite City where he expected to remain this week and return today with his bride, Miss Mary Lile of that city, They were to marry Wednesday in St. Louis. They will make their home with E.M. Cornaghi and family where Mr. Pold has been rooming. HN 29 Jan 1914
Earl Jackson, 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Jackson, 202 North Fair, died Thursday, just 24 hours after the death of another child in the family, Charley, aged 2 years. Both were taken to Ozark where a double funeral was held at Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery. The couple has one other child, Willie, who is now grown. MEP Friday, 30 Jan 1914
Sadie Hastings, 27, wife of Fountain Hastings, died Friday morning of an abscess of the lungs at the family home on North Fair. She leaves her husband, two children aged 6 months and 2 1/2 years, brother, James E. Worley living east of here and sister, Mary Worley, who lived at the Hastings home, half-brothers, G.W. Worley of this city and W.J. Worley living east of here. The funeral will be held Saturday at Davis Prairie. MEP 30 Jan 1914
The body of George Spanovich was found in a well in Zeigler Monday. He disappeared from his home January 10 and it is supposed his body had been in the water from that date. The entire neighborhood had been using the water. He was an Austrian, 32 years old, His only known relatives are a father and mother in their native land. He had spells of insanity and last summer was tried for insanity but adjudged sane. MEP 30 Jan 1914
William H. Edwards was born 3 Oct 1842 and died 7 Jan 1914 at his home in Marion. He enlisted in Co C 31st Illinois Infantry Volunteers 19 Aug 1861 and was discharged 19 Jul 1865. He was severely wounded in the Battle before Atlanta in July 1864. He came home on sick furlough and while visiting his people out in the east side of the county he was married to Miss Catherine Kurt’s. They were divorced in Feb 1891. Two girls and a boy from this marriage are living. Their homes are in Metropolis, Ill. He was again married 18 Apr 1891 to Mrs. Rebecca J. Brock, daughter of Samuel S. Vick, an old resident of this county. For more than 30 years he had charge of the engine of what is known as the Edwards Mill on West Main Street near the C & E I depot. MEP, Saturday, 31 Jan 1914
Mrs. Harriet Barrett Mitchell was born 22 Nov 1830 in Cynthina, Posey County, Ind. and died 23 Jan 1914. She was the daughter of Thomas and Catherine Barrett. Her father died when she was 13, leaving her and nine younger children. She began teaching at the age of 17. She continued in this vocation until 6 Oct 1851 when her beautiful face and winsome manners were won by Sion Files Mitchell, brother of Dr. S.M. Mitchell, whom she was visiting. They were married at Poseyville, Ind., where her mother was now living. They immediately came to Illinois to Providence farm to his father’s home, then started housekeeping on a farm in the northeastern part of Williamson County. Seven children were born: George Hunt, Kate, Roe, Annie, Ella and Newton and Eva who died young. Roe died at the age of 23, Kate at 26, mother of Eva Kern. [as written] Her husband died 8 Feb 1902, also three grandchildren. Her health had been gradually failing since the death of her second daughter, Annie, wife of James McIlrath of Fairview Farm near Harrisburg, then she came back to old Providence Farm where on Friday, January 23, 1914, just as her late grandson, Augustus Mitchell, was laying her down after taking medicine and water she said, “I am gone this time.” Her great loving heart ceased its beating. She left one son, George Hunt Mitchell of West End, Ill., one daughter, Ella, wife of James M. Potter of Harrisburg, six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, one brother, a sister-in-law, Ellen Mitchell, widow of the late J.G. Mitchell of Benton, who went to school with her in Indiana. [A lengthy obit. MEP 31 Jan 1914
February
George Cale Williams, colored, is in the county jail. He was arrested Saturday night for breaking his wife’s arm with a baseball bat. She threw up her arm to ward off a blow to the head. She is laid up and in quite a serious condition. She is second cook at the West Side Hotel. Williams went to the penitentiary once for repeatedly beating his wife and has not been out a great while. His parole has expired but efforts will be made to send him back on an assault to murder charge. MEP, Monday, 2 Feb 1914
Monroe Harrison, a colored farmer living near Corinth, this county, a very highly respected citizen of his community, dropped dead Sunday afternoon at his home. He was in his 67th year. The verdict of the coroner’s jury was death was from acute appendicitis from which he had suffered for years. He was born in slavery in Kentucky and upon being freed came to this county and settled where he had since always lived. He was one of the best thought of men in his section being of a quiet retiring disposition, kindly among his acquaintances– and as honest as a man could be. He was self-made in every respect and through his own personal desires and his own action became the friend of everyone who knew him. He has been a voter in Williamson County for more than half a century and today there is not to be found one person who can or will speak a word against him. Funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at the A.M.E. Church, two- and one-half miles northeast of Corinth and burial will be made there. Many from this city, especially from his own race, will attend. MEP 2 Feb 1914
Mr. P. Rick has recently purchased a European hotel in Evansville, Ind. and will soon go there to take charge. Mrs. Rick is at present confined to her bed with illness at the home of her niece, Mrs. Myrtle Zimmerman on West Main Street, though her condition is said not to be serious. MEP 2 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses Saturday
William Cast, 25 and Ethel Priddy, 18, both of Carterville
Ernest Gimmerson, 24 and Vina Osburn, 18, both of Herrin–
Victor Dufour, 27 and Leopoldine Mitchell, 21, both of Johnston City
Hubert McNeill, 26, Herrin and Hattie Yancey, 16, Marion MEP 2 Feb 1914
Miss Omah Kinsall, a– popular schoolteacher at Omaha, in Gallatin County, has filed suit in circuit court because her license to teach was revoked on 12 December. County Superintendent of Schools J.B. Boswell- said he revoked it because Miss Kinsall violated her pledge to refrain from attending dances. She contends she did not attend a dance, but did dance a few minutes one evening with some of her associates in a private department of a cream parlor in Omaha. MEP 2 Feb 1914
Levi A. Moran, better known as “Tight” Moran, 66, died Tuesday at his home six miles northeast of Marion, of tuberculosis from which he had suffered about one year. He died in the house he was born in and in which he had spent his entire life. He leaves one full sister, Mrs. Polly Hastings, wife of William Hastings, living on the Moran farm, and two half-brothers and one half-sister, Josh, Marshall and Martha Moran who lived with him. He was a grandson of the first representative elected from this district, Dempsey Odum. Burial will be at the Prairie Church. [The February 10 issue of MEP carries a lengthy tribute to him by Rufus Neely.] MEP, Tuesday, 3 Feb 1514
Marriage licenses Monday
Thomas Taylor, 21 and Zerna Sullivan, 19, both. of Herrin
S.R. Hill, 57, Marion and Phrona A. Wallard (Wollard?), 49, Herrin MEP 3 Feb 1914
Mrs. Cora J. Hamilton, a well-known dressmaker of Marion, and George W. Ingels of Sullivan, MO., were married Monday in St. Louis. They will return here to live. MEP 3 Feb 1914
Miss Caroline Rudloff left Tuesday for Twin Falls, Idaho where she will live with the Samuel Hart family, formerly of here. MEP 3 Feb 1914
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Kriger in Murphysboro, on Wednesday occurred the marriage of Miss Annie Kriger to W.F. Hunter, a former Marion man, now of Farmington, New Mexico. The bride is the sister of Miss Martha Kriger, superintendent of the Marion hospital, and is the second daughter in the family, which until a few years ago, lived near New Denison. The groom for several years has been an Indian trader in New Mexico. Martha Kriger and her brother, Will Kriger and family of New Denison, attended the wedding. The couple will live in Farmington, New Mexico. MEP Wednesday, 4 Feb 1914
Mayor George Dodson, Proprietor Hadley of the Hadley Hotel, Sam Balario and possibly Louis Maroni, were the victims of a bad check man in Johnston City. [The amount carried away is between $150 and $200. [A lengthy account.] MEP 4 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses Tuesday
William Steinmeyer, 26 and Jane Davis, 18, both of Johnston City
W.J. Jones, 26 and Beatrice M. Turbin, 17, both of Johnston City MEP 4 Feb 1914
A girl, their first child, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Nelson. The mother is the former Kittie Russell. MEP 4 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses Wednesday
Thomas H. Potts, Thompsonville and Anna Warren, Marion
Robert Thedford and Effie Daugherty, both of Herrin MEP, Thursday, 5 Feb 1914
Nine cases of smallpox are reported at the home of WM. Ingraham near the corner of 19th and West Cherry Streets in Herrin. MEP 5 Feb 1914
Thomas Jones received a telegram Wednesday from his son, Mack Jones, in Denver Colo., stating the case charging him with offering to sell a railroad pass had been thrown out of court for lack of evidence. His brother, Tom, and sister, Mrs. Grace Malandrone, are also there. She has a good position in a millinery shop. HN 5 Feb 1914
Mrs. James Moore and daughter left Wednesday for Rector, Ark., where they will join Mr. Moore who has bought a farm six miles from Rector and where they will make their future home. HN 5 Feb 1914
M. Hennrich and family removed to West Frankfort this week where he will locate a shoe shop. HN 5 Feb 1914
The small child of Marion Bright died Monday of measles and was buried in the city cemetery. HN 5 Feb 1914
The small child of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Leeth died last week of pneumonia and was buried at Hallidayboro. HN 5 Feb 1914
John Marlo, aged 32 years, died Monday suffering with heart trouble and was buried in the Catholic cemetery. HN 5 Feb 1914
Andrew Redder, aged 41, of Sunnyside, died Monday of Bright’s disease and was buried at Murphysboro. HN 5 Feb 1914
Mr. & Mrs. George Bell are home from Golconda where they were called by the death of Mrs. Bell’s grandfather. HN 5 Feb 1900
Emma Paveleanes, 4-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Paveleanes of S. 16th St., died Monday of measles and pneumonia and was buried in the Catholic cemetery. HN 5 Feb 1914
Lem Boren, 89, died Tuesday at his home 3 miles west of Carterville. He was the grandfather of Postmaster Boren. Six daughters and two sons, one of them Eph Boren of this city, survive. HN 5 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses Saturday
W. Cast, 25 & Ethel Priddy, 18, both of Carterville
Ernest Gimmerson, 24 & Vina Osborn, 18, both of Herrin
Victor Dufour, 27 & Leopoldine Mitchell, 21, both of Johnston City
Hubert McNeill, 26 of Herrin & Hattie Yancey, 16, of Marion HN 5 Feb 1914
Notice of adjustment
Estate of Walter Yates, deceased, W.C. Cravens admr. HN 5 Feb 1914
After a lingering illness, suffering with a general breakdown, B.S. Grider died at his home at 221 S. 10th St. Sunday at the age of 68 years. A wife and one son, Will Brown, survive. The body was shipped to the old home at Roachdale, Ind. He came here eight years ago from Indiana. His son, Will, had resided here several years. Mr. Grider united with the Christian church as soon as he came to Herrin. Until he was unable to attend to his duties, he served as truant officer in this city. HN 5 Feb 1914
John York, one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will York, living on South Madison Street, died Friday of pneumonia following measles. Other children are left in the family, two of whom have been dangerously ill but are improving. Burial will be in this city. MEP, Friday, 6 Feb 1914
Frank James, 26, claiming to from an aristocratic southern family of West Virginia, gave himself up Thursday to Deputy Sheriff John Gentry, telling of being an army deserter. He said all the members of his family were dead except a sister and him. He said he joined the army at Columbus, Ohio August 31, 1911 and deserted at Fort Terry, New York September 16, 1912. MEP 6 Feb 1914
A marriage license was issued Thursday to Ray Carter, 22, Hurst and Bernice Yates, 19, Elkville. MEP 6 Feb 1914
Hannaford — Vivian Smothers, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Smothers of this place, died Wednesday from burns received by falling into a tub of boiling water. MEP 6 Feb 1914
My wife left my bed and board without cause. I will not be responsible for any debt she may make. Frank Bryan MEP 6 Feb 1914
Joe Norris and family returned from French, New Mexico to reside near Mouser’s store again. MEP 6 Feb 1914
Benton — The lifeless body of Chas. Tonkolewioz, a 29-year-old Lithuanian, was found in the middle of a street in West City at 5 o’clock Wednesday morning by a miner on his way to work. He had been shot in the heart and stomach. MEP 6 Feb 1914
Casper T. Davis died of pneumonia Saturday at his home on East Jefferson at the age of 64 years, 2 months and 13 days. He leaves a wife and five children, three brothers, Uncle Mart Davis of this city, Uncle Dan Davis who is now sojourning in Beaumont, Texas and Johnnie Davis. He also leaves sisters, one of whom, Mrs. Polk Parks, lives in this city. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP, Saturday, 7 Feb 1914
A small child of Sam Leone and wife of North Cunningham Street died Friday. This is the third child death in this family in the past year, the other deaths being violent. The first child was scalded to death. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP 7 Feb 1914
E.J. “Gene” Smith is visiting from Paragould, Ark. He left here about sixteen years ago. MEP 7 Feb 1914
A divorce was granted to Mrs. Fred Roberts [as written, given elsewhere as Grace Roberts] from Herman Roberts. The wife’s maiden name of Grace Armstrong was restored. Lillie Rich was named as co-respondent in the case. This case is virtually an aftermath of a buggy break-down episode which occurred last summer on a prominent resident street in this city. MEP 7 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses Friday
George S. Stagner, 29 and Elizabeth King, 25, both of Herrin
Will Davidson, 29 and Nettie Jack, 27, both of Marion MEP 7 Feb 1914
Harrisburg Register — James Vancleave has bought a piano for his daughter, Ruth. He also received the sad intelligence of the death of his brother, William, who was living in Texas. MEP 7 Feb 1914
James Vinson, former citizen of Marion, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nancy Whitehead, near Vienna. Other children are Ben 0. Vinson and Charley Vinson of this city and Al Vinson of Ripley, Tenn., Marion Vinson of St. Louis, Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. Johnson living in Oklahoma. He was born in Kentucky 85 years ago and moved to this section early in life. Most of his life was spent in the vicinity of Salem, three miles south of Creal Springs. He joined the Missionary Baptist Church years ago and donated the ground and built the church there, also donating the ground for the cemetery near the church in which his remains were laid to rest. MEP, Monday, 9 Feb 1914
The nineteen-year-old daughter of Mrs. Elenore Harrell of Creal Springs died Saturday. Burial was in Salem, three miles south of Creal Springs. MEP 9 Feb 1914
Mrs. James Conley, aged about 70 years, living near Chamness, died Saturday. She had been ill several weeks suffering from tuberculosis of the bone. She leaves a
husband and several relatives among whom are Mrs. J.P. Chamness and Mrs. Will Eveland of this city. MEP 9 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses Saturday
J.O. Fuller, 28 and Emma Anderson, 26, both of Thompsonville Audie Elliott, 28 and Ada Smoot, 22, both of Marion
Chas. Borgono, 25 and Jeneto Zetto, 21, both of Herrin Antonio Adda, 30 and Adeleisa Voneta, 25, both of Herrin MEP 9 Feb 1914
John Zimmer, 41, living east of Johnston City, died Saturday. The funeral was at old Shakerag, near Johnston City. MEP 9 Feb 1914
Mr. and Mrs. George Vinson and son Harry returned from Vienna where they attended the funeral of the former’s father, James Vinson, an aged resident of Tunnel Hill. MEP 9 Feb 1914
Sheriff Duncan returned Monday from Jefferson Barracks to which place he took the self-confessed deserter, Frank James. MEP, Tuesday, 10 Feb 1914
Mrs. Mary Emery left for Parker City where she will attend the funeral for Frank Emery. MEP, Wednesday 11 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses Tuesday
Charley Tippett, 22, Murphysboro and Blanche Absher, 21, Marion
John Genoski, 38 and Elsie Pierson, 35, both of Benton MEP 11 Feb 1914
Robert M. Allen died Thursday at the home of his niece, Mrs. Ardelia Holland, widow of the late R.R. Holland, where he had made his home a number of years. He was 74 years, 5 months and 27 days old. His death was from chronic diarrhea which he contracted while a soldier in the Civil War and from which he had suffered ever since those days. He was born in Franklin County, 15 Jul 1839, son of Willis and Elizabeth Allen who moved to this city during his early years. He is survived by but one sister out of a family of six children. Those who have passed on are: John S. Allen, Supreme Judge Josh Allen, Mrs. Robert Hundley, mother of Mrs. Ardelia Holland, and Jeff Allen. The surviving one is Mrs. Nannie Hendrickson of this city, the first girl baby born in Marion. After the war he entered business in Marion and was a merchant many years. He later received a government appointment as U.S. Indian Agent and was stationed on the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota for many years. [A lengthy obit.] MEP Thursday, 12 Feb 1914
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilson of Herrin passed through here Thursday enroute to West Frankfort because of the death of the latter’s father, Boone Henson, a former Marion citizen. The body will be taken to Vergennes, Jackson County, for burial. MEP 12 Feb 1914
Charles A. Blankenship, for eighteen years principal of Lincoln School in Harrisburg, died Monday from the effects of a blow over the heart received nearly three weeks ago. He attempted to stop a fight between two of the larger pupils at the noon recess, when George Flossey, one of the combatants, threw a rock which struck Professor Blankenship over the heart. A few moments later, he became unconscious and remained in that condition till he died. Flossey is under arrest. HN 12 Feb 1914
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Simmons, a boy. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ginn, a girl. HN 12 Feb 1914
Card of Thanks
In death of our little son, Paul. Mr. & Mrs. Quinn Bolen
In death of my husband. Mary E. Grider
In death of our little son, Louis. Mr. & Mrs. Dan Johnson HN 12 Feb 1914
NOTICE: This is to notify all businessmen that my wife, Nancy V. Mitchell, has left me and my home and I will not be responsible for any contracts she may make. W.J. Mitchell HN 12 Feb 1914
The small child of Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Reece of Clifford died Thursday and was buried at Vergennes. HN 12 Feb 1914
Paul Bolen, eight-month-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Quinn Bolen of 301 N. 20 St., died Thursday of gastro uteritis. He had the measles a short time before his last illness. The funeral was conducted at the home Saturday by Rev. Mumford of the M.E. Church. The body was taken on the twelve-thirty car to Hurricane Cemetery. HN 12 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses Saturday
J.O. Fuller, 28 & Emma Anderson, 26, both of Thompsonville Audie Elliott, 28 & Ada Smoot, 22, both of Marion
Charles Borgono, 25 & Jeneto Zetto, 21, both of Herrin
Antonio Adda, 30 & Adeliesa Voneta, 25, both of Herrin HN 12 Feb 1914
Tom Taylor and Emma Sullivan were married last week in Marion. They will make their home here. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sullivan and the groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Taylor. HN 12 Feb 1914
The six-month-old baby of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Chicon died Sunday. The child died of stomach trouble and was buried in the city cemetery. HN 12 Feb 1914
The thirteen-month-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Council at Sunnyside died Saturday of whooping cough and pneumonia. Burial was at Hurricane. HN 12 Feb 1914
The two-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Pete Serenie died Saturday of pneumonia. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery. HN 12 Feb 1914
Ada Smoot, daughter of Rev. & Mrs. L.L. Smoot, and Audie Elliott were married Sunday. EP 12 Feb 1914
The eighteen-month-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Parchelo at Madison died Monday. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery. HN 12 Feb 1914
Last week occurred the death of one of the twins recently born to Mr. & Mrs. Dan Johnson. The child had not been in good health since it was born. HN 12 Feb 1914
Carroll Crain, the one year and ten-month-old grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Crain of S. 12th St., died Tuesday of diphtheria. Burial was in the city cemetery. HN 12 Feb 1914
William Harmon, 26, of 400 N. 20th St., fell dead Sunday morning at his home. He had gone in the back yard to bring in some coal. Mrs. Harmon found him in the outhouse dead. The verdict of the inquest was he died of heart trouble. He worked at Mine A of the C & C Coal Company. Burial was at the Carterville cemetery. A wife and three small children survive. [MEP says one child] HN 12 Feb 1914
Mrs. Mary Townsend, wife of J.R. Townsend, died Thursday at the home on West Boulevard, aged 64 years, 4 months and 18 days. She was born 24 Sep 1849 in Benton County, Tenn, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Baker. Her father was well known as “Uncle David,” died about ten years ago and her mother had previously died. She leaves two sisters and one brother, Mrs. W.P. Throgmorton, Mrs. Nathan Meade, and M.L. Baker. She married Joseph R. Townsend about 1870. The living children are: Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Oklahoma City, Okla., Rolla A. Townsend of Mt. Carmel and Mrs. Jestena Hoffman of Mt. Carmel. In her earlier life she was a school teacher. Burial was in Maplewood.] MEP, Friday, 13 & 14 Feb 1914
A marriage license was issued Thursday to John Sineavig, 26 and Annie Borrs, 21, both of Johnston City. MEP 13 Feb 1914
Lying on a bed at the home of Widow Edwards on North Monroe Street, Hank Gill, a junk buyer, is this afternoon praying that death will come to him and begged for someone to kill him that his life might be robbed of the terrible misery that he was enduring. He was the victim of a fire that destroyed the stables of Gudder Bros., the junk men, Friday. He was burned so badly he cannot possibly survive. Not one single place on his body from the top of his shoes up had been missed by the flames. He is said to be a homeless man and has been working for the junk men for some time. He is between 50 and 60 years old. He batched in a small room in the stables on the rear of Louie Gudder’s home lot at 604 N. Monroe. On Thursday, he saw a car of oil on the I.C. tracks leaking, and thinking it was oil, set a pail under the leak and carried the fluid away for use in starting a fire. It was gasoline. He set it in his room. The next morning when he struck a match to light his fire, it exploded. He rushed from the room, a human torch, and rolled in the snow. On Friday it was learned he was a member of the I.O.O.F. away from here. Gill died at 2 o’clock after six hours of horrible suffering. MEP 13 Feb 1914
Mrs. Ehud Perry, 76, died Friday morning at the home on North Vicksburg, following a two years illness of tuberculosis of the bowels. She was born in Tennessee and came to this county when 11 years old. She is survived by her husband and a son, J.M. Perry. Burial will be at Rose Hill. MEP 13 Feb 1914
John Jacob Sanders, aged almost three years and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanders, 804 North Granite Street, died Saturday morning. Burial will be in Rose Hill. MEP, Saturday, 14 Feb 1914
Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Johnson left Saturday for Golconda where they will attend the funeral of the latter’s father, James Conley. MEP 14 Feb 1914
Mrs. Susan Perry, wife of Ehud Perry, was born in Tennessee 28 Dec 1836 and came to Illinois with her people when thirteen years old. Her maiden name was Trout. She married Mr. Perry 13 Dec 1861. Their first child died in infancy, and the other, J.M. Perry, is left to mourn. In early life she was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Perry’s Camp Ground, near Cedar Grove and her membership there tasted more than fifty years until the angels led her away to the church triumphant to sing with the heavenly choir around the throne of God. She was not skilled in the fancy work of the present day, but long ago, when the women had to spin and weave their cloth from cotton from the fields and from wool that was sheared from their sheep, then take the cloth from the loom and cut and make clothes for the whole family, sewing it all with the fingers, she had an enviable talent for fine needlework. She died 13 February 1914. MEP 14 Feb 1914
Harrisburg — Joe Bowen, an aged and respected miner of this city was instantly killed by a fall of rock at O’Gara mines Thursday morning. MEP 14 Feb 1914
The body of Hank Gill was buried in Potter’s Field. His name was McGill instead of Gill and he formerly lived in Quincy, Illinois. He has a brother in Peoria and two sisters in Decatur, but they have not been located. MEP 14 Feb 1914
Donald Eugene Laughlin, infant son and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Laughlin, living on South Holland Street, was found dead in bed by his mother Monday morning. He was three months and four days old and for the greater part of its little life had been in ill health. The baby died while nursing a bottle and the milk had thoroughly filled its mouth and throat and had wet the bed about its face. The parents came here December 17th from Salem. The father is a fireman on the C & E I railway. MEP, Monday, 16 Feb 1914
Salem Democrat — On Monday afternoon a passenger who gave his name as John Ball was put off the west bound B & 0 train, he having inflicted an ugly gash on his throat with a knife while on the train this side of Iuka and followed up his act by stabbing himself in the side, penetrating his lungs. He was taken to the Salem hospital where he died yesterday morning. He labored under the impression he was being pursued, saying repeatedly, ‘The boys are after me.” He claimed to have come from Zeigler and information to that effect was obtained. He was a member of the miners’ union there and the body will be taken to Zeigler. EP, Monday 16 Feb 1914
In loving remembrance of my wife, Hannah E. Brown, who departed this life three years ago today, February 16, 1911. Sadly missed by her husband A.E. Brown. MEP 16 Feb 1914
J.M. Jenkins administrator of estate of Hank McGill, deceased. MEP 16 Feb 1914
Ira Cocke has returned from St. Louis where he had been to visit his mother, Mrs. David Cocke, who is in the Christian Hospital there. She has undergone an operation to remove her right eye. MEP 16 Feb 1914
Robert Hall has returned to Thompsonville where he set an automatic sealing burial vault in which was placed the remains of one of that section’s oldest and best-known characters, Robert Thompson, brother of the pioneer who put Thompson in Thompsonville. EP, Monday, 16 Mar 1914
Mrs. J.B. Ellis of Johnston City, wife of a leading merchant at that place, died Monday at the Marion hospital following an operation last Saturday. Burial will be at Flora, Ill., her former home. MEP, Tuesday, 17 Feb 1914
W.W. Skaggs, administrator of estate of John W. Morris, deceased. MEP 17 Feb 1914
A marriage license was issued Monday to Charley Macsimamis, 23 and Anna Curtis, 18, both of Herrin. MEP 17 Feb 1914
On Tuesday at about nine o’clock, a three months old baby of Harry Reeder and wife of Carbondale was found dead in bed. This case is similar in several ways to the death here of the three month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Laughlin on Monday. The babies were the same age, were found at about the same time and their fathers are both locomotive fireman with Harry as given names. MEP, Wednesday, 18 Feb 1914
Jacob A. Oller, 53, living with his daughter, Mrs. Hosea Bell one mile south of Cottage Home, died suddenly Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. Bell found him dead when they returned home. EP, Thursday, 19 February 1914
Washington, D.C. Feb. 18 —Mrs. John A. Logan, widow of the Civil War hero, took a poisonous medicine at her home here last night, thinking she was taking a cold remedy, and for several hours was in a precarious condition. Physicians gave antidotes in good time and today she was reported out of danger. MEP, Thursday, 19 Feb 1914
James P. Copeland, former publisher of the Marion Leader, died 19 February at his home on South Court Street after suffering ten days with pneumonia and toxemia, at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 25 days. Gathered at his bedside were his wife and ten year old son, John, his other son, B.J. Copeland of Little Rock Arkansas, his daughters, Mrs. James Strike of Wichita, Kansas [this is only one daughter], and his brothers, R.J. Copeland of Ozark and D.C. Copeland of Barlow, Ky. He is also survived by three grandchildren, James B. Copeland of New Orleans, and Clifford and Jennie Strike of Wichita, Kansas, a stepson, Raymond Brooks at school in Urbana, Ill., also a dear friend, Edgar J. Baker of Giant, Calif., whom he and Mrs. Copeland reared. After retiring from newspaper work, he became a florist with his wife as partner. He was a member of the G.A.R. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. [A lengthy obit with a picture.] EP, Monday, 23 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses Wednesday
J.T. McGill, 21, Energy and Mabel Howell, 18, Herrin
L.B. Sowell, 22, Johnston City and Mayme Wolfe, 25, Whatisit, Iowa
Albert P. Rebes, 22, Carterville and Zella Howell, 18, Blairsville MEP 19 Feb 1914
John Hurzon, an Austrian tried at Benton this week for the murder of Quincy Drummond, a musician who, with another musician named Hutchins, was beaten to death by foreigners several months ago, was found guilty of manslaughter. MEP 19 Feb 1914
Deaths of the week
John Dunffye, a single man aged 26, of Royalton was crushed to death by a motor last Thursday at the North mine. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
Mrs. Effie Bargess of W. Adams, aged 33, died of tuberculosis Saturday. A husband survives. Burial was at Johnston City.
Mrs. Sylvester Farmer of Blairsville died Friday of tuberculosis. A husband and four small children survive. Burial was at Cundiff Cemetery.
Alice Russell, wife of C.C. Russell at Cambria died Sunday of measles. A husband and a 12-year-old daughter survive. Burial was at the Carterville Cemetery.
Mrs. Helen Adgins [Adkins?], 65, died Tuesday of tuberculosis. Burial was at the City Cemetery. HN 19 Feb 1914
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Penquilley, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Margario, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Will Newland, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Victory, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hognoski, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Johnston, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Tulley Williams, girl HN 19 Feb 1914
Mrs. Mable Howell and J.T. McGee were married Wednesday. HN 19 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses Friday
John K. King, 23, West Frankfort & Lena Clayton, 20, Creal Springs James Rossio, 39 & Fennie Nichols, 29, both of Herrin
Nabel Bell, [Noble] 21 & Mary Huntley, 18, both of Johnston City EP, Monday, 23 Feb 1914
A former Marion man was one of twelve who, on Wednesday, after a deliberation of two- and one-half minutes, returned a verdict in Oklahoma City, clearly exonerating Thomas P. Gore, the blind senator of charges brought against him by a woman in an effort to bring about his political ruin. That man was William P. O’Neal, son of William O’Neal, a well-known citizen here. Mr. O’Neal has lived in Oklahoma City several years. He is the brother of Mrs. A.C. Shackleford and Mrs. Minto Bradley. One of the men who exerted such effort to prosecute Senator Gore is Al Jennings, a former Marion citizen and a former outlaw and ex-convict who is now trying to make a sensational race for governor of the state on the Democratic ticket. MEP, Friday, 20 Feb 1914
Leo Perry, age 4 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Perry of Scottsboro, died of pneumonia. This is the third child these poor parents have had taken from them within three weeks and it leaves them childless. Death was due to pneumonia and measles, which also caused the death of the others. Seventeen days ago the second child died. Its death followed by just ten days the death of the first one. Burial was in Rose Hill beside the others. MEP, Saturday, 21 Feb 1914
Mrs. Lum Bradley, aged about 50, died Sunday at the family home five miles southeast of this city. She had been an invalid many years, suffering from rheumatism for almost ten years and during the biggest part of that time had been confined to bed. She leaves a husband and children, Wilford and Miss Lucy and two brothers, Alonzo and Cab Borum. Burial was at Shiloh. MEP, Monday, 23 Feb 1914
Mrs. Melvin Felkins, 93, died Saturday night at the home of her son, William Felkins on W. Central Street near the Coal Belt Aikman Curve. She was suddenly stricken with a hemorrhage of the lungs and died before a physician could be brought to the scene. She would have been 94 years old on the 17th of next month. Most of her life was spent in Johnson County south of Goreville. She is survived by one other son, James Felkins of Terra Houte, Ind. and three brothers, Dr. Smith of Carbondale, Henry Smith of Fordville and John Smith of Parker City. She moved here less than a month ago from Herrin with her son and family. Burial will be in Johnson County. MEP 23 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses Saturday
Herbert Sanders, 18 and Leona Sanders, 19, both of Marion
Ora Watson, 19 and Bertha Evans, 18, both of Herrin
Jas. Watson, 46 and Lavina Trull, 36, both of Herrin
Kaul Budlen, 27 and Agota Gugestie, 30, both of Johnston City
Cicill Vego, 27 and Muchi Teresse, 20, both of Herrin MEP 23 Feb 1914
Card of thanks — For kindness in death of James P. Copeland. Minnie L. Copeland, Frank, Addie, Edgar, John, Raymond, R.J. Copeland, D.C. Copeland, nieces and nephews. MEP 23 Feb 1914
Murphysboro — Addie Winchester and Rose Lyell of Herrin, aged 18 and 17 respectively, ran away from home Monday and came to Murphysboro. Bent on a glad round of traveling from little cities to larger ones, the maids failed to get a good start and were held here until called for on Wednesday. MEP 23 Feb 1914
Murphysboro Independent — Miss Sarah Harper, daughter of Mrs. Corzine Harper, who conducts a restaurant at the rear of the opera house saloon in Murphysboro, committed suicide by hurling herself in front of the engine pulling Mobile & Ohio freight train no. 31 at Percy Friday night. She had been making her home in Percy. Her mother and younger sister live in Murphysboro. MEP 23 Feb 1914
Mrs. Mattie A. Andrews was born 10 May 1874 and died 24 Feb 1914 at the home of her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chamness at 602 North Madison Street. She is survived by her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Malone, children, Mrs. Chamness, Mrs. Sod Smothers both of Marion and Walter Andrews of St. Francisviille. Also sisters, Mrs. George Vickery, Mrs. Henry Pate, Mrs. Henry Strain, Mary Malone and Minnie Malone, the last living in the south. Burial was in Rose Hill. EP, Thursday, 26 Feb 1914
Antonio Spatario, a Greek charged with the murder of another Greek at Clifford several months ago, was placed on trial Tuesday. [The MEP reported on 25 Feb that he pled guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 1 to 14 years.] John Jesenicik, an Austrian, pled guilty to murdering another Austrian up near Johnston City November 23. He was sentenced to 20 years. [MEP 27 Feb said Spatario is Italian and not Greek.] MEP 24 Feb 1914
Grace Young, wife of James M. Young, died Wednesday after an illness of eight years. She was born in Marion 18 Mar 1864, daughter of Col. Robert Hundley. She leaves sisters: Nannie Hundley, Mrs. G.H. Goodall and Mrs. R.C. Fitzgerald, all living here. Also, half-sisters: Mrs. R.D. Holland of this city and Mrs. John W. Burton of Salt Lake City, Utah. One sister, Ella, wife of Judge Henry T. Andrews of Prescott, Ariz., lost her life in a fire in that city fourteen years ago. She married James M. Young 25 Apr 1893 and two children were born: Amzi and Genevieve, both living here. For years she reared two nieces, Laura Andrews of this city and Lelle Andrews of Prescott , Ariz. Burial will be in Rose Hill. [A lengthy obit.] MEP, Wednesday, 25 Feb 1914
Cairo, Ill. — Will Wilson, slayer of Special Agent Thomas C. Logan of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad and a nephew of General John A. Logan, was sentenced to be hanged. He has a prison record. He was sentenced to life from Huron County for murder, entering the penitentiary 2 Aug 1911 and escaped 8 November that same year. He was described in the penitentiary records as 37 years old, born in Illinois, a coal miner and giving the name William Russell. MEP 25 Feb 1914
Joseph L. Dodd, 21 and Chloe Winters, 17, were married Tuesday. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dodd and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Winters. MEP 25 Feb 1914
Anna Grider, administratrix of estate of Frank B. Grider, deceased. MEP 25 Feb 1914
Susan Sanders vs Maude Marshall and Charles Marshall, her husband, Rufus Sanders and Fletie Sanders — bill for partition and dower. MEP 25 Feb 1914
Monroe Butts, half-brother of Louis Pike, and sent with him to Chester almost four years ago for killing Henry Lane, Whiteash mine boss, is today a free man. Butts and Pike were sentenced to seven years. Pike is the one who shot and killed Lane. Butts was implicated because he engaged in a fist fight with Lane which led up to the killing. Because of good conduct, Butts was paroled. Bert Moore, a relative, went to Chester and accompanied him home. His mother, Mrs. Dicy Pressley and other relatives assembled at the Moore home for a midnight supper. Butts said he was treated well at all times and gained 75 pounds, now tipping the scales at 245. His wife has been in Kentucky with relatives where she worked as central girl at the telephone office. She is expected to arrive today. MEP, Thursday, 26 Feb 1914
Noble Bell bought a marriage license here the other day to wed Mary Huntley. When he proudly showed it to his father, Lott Bell, he took it from the youth and mailed it back to the county clerk with a request that he cancel it and sent the boy to school. There is nothing wrong with either of the couple, except they are too young. MEP 26 Feb 1914
A sword — a warrior’s sword — the sword of a fallen hero member of Maj. Logan’s gallant 31st — a relic of the Civil strife, was an interesting object when shown in Marion Thursday by John W. Turner, 510 East Boulevard, husband of a daughter of the man who once proudly wore it, Serg. A.J. Grant of Co F 31st Reg Ill Vols, who died at Corinth, Miss, during the war. The sword has just come into Mr. Turner’s family here by the removal of Mrs. Victoria Campbell, another daughter of the late soldier from Metropolis to the Turner home here where she will spend the rest of her life. A.J. Grant lived in this county, east of Marion, when the war broke out and Abe Lincoln called for brave men to go forth. He was among those who heard Maj. Logan’s memorial speech on the Marion square and cast his lot with that great man. To the front he went and there he fought. His bravery went far in helping to establish the fame of the gallant thirty first throughout the north. The regiment was on the hottest of the firing line. After the battle of Ft. Donald [Ft. Donelson], Grant was stricken with the “army fever” his hot eyelids closed and he answered the call from the bugle blast from on high. His comrades helped fold the arms across his cold breast, wrapped Old Glory about the form and sent it “back home.” His uniform, his sword and his belongings were “packed” and sent home — by whom — it was not known until on Thursday morning here. Mr. Turner, knowing that Judge L.D. Hartwell was in the same regiment, walked down to his home Thursday morning to show him the relic. When told that it was the sword carried by A.J. Grant, Sergeant Co F, Judge Hartwell was almost overcome. “Why, he was my messmate in the war; I was with him when he died. He died in my tent; that sword, I myself wrapped up with his other things and sent “back home;” I remember well what the doctor said when I brought him to the tent to see him, “Poor fellow, he has gone up the spout.” I guess it is the first time that I have recalled his words since they were spoken.” Thus did the relic meet here an old friend. Alfred Mandrell, another veteran, a member of the same regiment but not of the same company, saw it Thursday and recognized it though of course he had not seen it since it was being waved by the courageous officer at the front of the battle. He remembered it well and remembered Sergent Grant well. C.I. Harrison of this city was also a member of the same regiment and remembers Mr. Grant well. The sword has been in possession of Mrs. Campbell ever since her mother died. When she brought it here a few days ago Mr. Turner polished it up and it looks like new. It is very beautiful. It will remain in the family and will continue to be highly cherished. Mr. Grant has many living relatives in this section. There are scores who will remember him. He was a native of this county — the county which sent such a large number of noble sons to war and to die. It might be of further interest to many to know that he is a relative of the late great general, Gen. U.S. Grant, the north’s greatest warrior — one of the country’s most widely known heroes. Serg. Grant’s body now lies at Pleasant Grove, east of here. MEP 26 Feb 1914
Hurschel E. Pickard, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Pickard, 808 North Monroe, died 26 Feb. Born 1 Feb, the babe was one month, three weeks and six days old. MEP 26 Feb 1914
Marriage licenses
Joseph L. Dodd, 21 and Chloe Winters, 17, both of Marion
Eddie E. Wharry, 21 and Emma M. Smith, 18, both of Thompsonville
Samuel Winning, 35 and Anna M. Hart, 32, both of Carterville
B.B. Brown, 31, Irvington, Ill. and Lona Davis, 27, Marion
Elmer Gulledge, 21, Carbondale and Ina Baggett, 21, Carterville MEP 26 Feb 1914
George Williams, colored, was tried for intent to commit murder, found guilty and will be sentenced later. This is the third time he has been in prison and the second time for a bloody assault on his wife. MEP 26 Feb 1914
Thomas Liddle, aged 45 and Thomas Tyson, aged 49, shotfirers employed in the Lake Creek Coal Company mine, known as the McClintock mine, at Johnston City, were burned to death in an explosion which happened there at 7:30 Friday night while they were engaged in their regular nightly work. They were dead when recovered. No great damage was otherwise by the explosion. It will perhaps never be fully known what produced the explosion but the supposition is now said to be that it was caused by mine dust igniting from a shot they had just fired. The men had practically completed their nightly round when the explosion occurred. There remained at the time they met death but five more shots to fire. Their bodies were frightfully burned. Their bodies were recovered immediately afterwards and taken to the surface. Coroner Strike was called late at night and went to Johnston City early Saturday morning. He held an inquest. The verdict of the jury was that the unfortunate men had met death by an explosion occurring in that mine. The men were both Englishmen and had lived in this country a number of years. They were both well-known and highly respected at Johnston City. Tyson leaves a wife and six small children while Liddle leaves a wife and one child, an adopted son. HN 26 Feb 1914 & MEP 21 Feb 1914
At a special meeting of the Marion city council last week, says the Marion Leader, it was decided that the little four room house on the city’s land south of town, shall be promptly converted into a pest house. The development of the disease in this city has caused the board to begin a strenuous campaign against it. The contract was let today for the alteration, repairing and enlarging of the house and every step will be taken to make it comfortable quarters for possible patients. While there are no new cases reported, the board of health is not going to be caught napping. HN 26 Feb 1914
The three-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Tony Buton of 512 S. 18th St. died Saturday and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery. HN 26 Feb 1914
The six-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Shitasky of 611 S. 17 St. died Thursday of scarlet fever. Burial was at the Catholic Cemetery. HN 26 Feb 1914
Joe Kaziner, one of the men that was burned in the explosion at Freeman Spur some time ago, and who was taken to the hospital in Centralia, died Friday and was brought here to be buried in the Catholic Cemetery. HN 26 Feb 1914
At naturalization term of the city court held Saturday at the city hall, presided over by Judge R.T. Cook, with Examiner F.W. Webber of Chicago as the attorney for the United States, the following candidates were made citizens of the United States:
Italians — Rev. Oreste Salcini, Emil Bargli
Syrians — Simon Simmons, Milhen Saloom, Charles Nassar
English — Joseph Woodhouse, Thomas Casper HN 26 Feb 1914
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hill, girl
Myrtle Sizemore, girl
Mr. & Mrs. John Trout, boy
Mr. & Mrs. John Crenshaw, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Macarski, girl
Mr. & Mrs. David Canada, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Pulley Williams, boy and girl HN 26 Feb 1914
Julia A. Bradley, wife of C.C. Bradley, living four miles southeast of Marion, died 22 Feb 1914 on her 50th birthday. She became an invalid twelve years ago, ten years of which she has been bed-ridden. She married C.C. Bradley 11 Dec 1863. Five children were born, only two are living. The funeral was at Shiloh, where she was a member. MEP. Friday, 27 Feb 1914
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Pillow, their first child. MEP, Saturday, 28 Feb 1914
Casper Taylor Davis was born 25 Dec 1849 in Knox County, Tenn. and died 7 Feb 1914. He came with his parents to Marion 15 Oct 1855 and this has been his home with the exception of a few years spent in Kentucky and Missouri. He was one of seventeen children, eight boys and nine girls. Eight of these are still living: Chas. Davis of Marion, KY., Martin and D.A. Davis of Marion, Ill., J.H.C. Davis of Harrisburg, Eliza Skaggs of Harrisburg, Rachel Foster of Marion, Ill., Sarah May of Fairfield, Ill. and Mary Parks of Marion, Ill. He was married to Miss Nellie Griffith of Calvert City, KY. 14 Apr 1887. Three girls and four boys were born to them, five of them living in Marion at the time of his death. Four orphan children found a father and mother in these good peoples. One, Mrs. Mollie Baxter, lives in Kansas City, Miss Hazel Ramsey, another adopted daughter and niece of Mr., Davis, lives in Marion. He was converted several years ago and united with the Presbyterian Church at Cross Roads, two miles east of here. MEP 28 Feb 1914
March
Joseph Lambert died Monday at his home north of this city on North Court Street Road, aged 65 years, 10 months and 18 days. He served in Co A 29m Ill. Regt. during the Civil War. He leaves a wife and children: Mrs. Terl Wilkins of Marion, Mrs. John Bethel of Scottsboro, Lucian and Lyman Lambert, both living at home. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MEP, Monday, 2 Mar & 3 Mar 1914
Richard C. Hudgens died Monday at his home on South Court Street. He was stricken with pneumonia fever directly following the death of J.P. Copeland, his neighbor, after he had spent the night there sitting up. He was born 17 July 1859 in Cheatham County, Tenn. He married Josephine Hampton 14 Jan 1883 and seven children were born, six living: Mrs. Otis Shelby of Herrin, Mrs. Luella Hendrickson of Marion, Mrs. Maude Chamness, north of Marion, Ira and Charley, living at home. He is also survived by his wife and father, J.Z. Hudgens of Hudgens and the following brothers and sisters: A.J. Hudgens of Marion, J.R. Hudgens of Johnston City, Mrs. Cora Bunchanan of Fordtran, Texas, Mrs. Ella Baits of Benton and one half-brother, Lee Hudgens of Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be at Maplewood. MEP 2 Mar 1914
Tony Dipiazza, 26, an Italian merchant at Johnston City, was shot and instantly killed Saturday night about 9:30 at the door of his home a short distance southwest of the C.I. station in Johnston City. He had been in this country five years and in business in Johnston City three years. Coroner Strike and Deputy Sheriff Gentry left here at 11:15 and walked to Johnston City, arriving there at 2:10, the terrific winds from the north having delayed them considerably in their journey. By the time they reached the scene, every bullet and slug that had entered the wall or floor of the house had been dug out. There remains no doubt that they were dug out by persons having knowledge of the murder. MEP 2 Mar 1914
Ed Warren, whose wife eloped last week with a stranger, so far failed to find any trace of her. The woman locked her two children in the house at the home on South Liberty Street and left in company with a solicitor, it is said. The man is said to be a traveling optician. Mr. Warren was out of work the day his wife ran away from him. One of the children abandoned is but a mere babe. MEP 2 Mar 1914
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Tanie Shaver, 21 and Maude Goodin, 18, both of Herrin. MEP 2 Mar 1914
Myrtle Wollard, of this city, and Lawrence Ladd were married last week in St. Louis. She is the daughter of Mrs. Julia Wollard here. She has been living several months in St. Louis with her aunt, Mrs. Fred Johnson and working as a saleslady. MEP 2 Mar 1914
A boy, their fourth child and second son, was born to Mr. & Mrs. Will Booth. EP, Monday, 2 Mar 1914
W.A. McAlpin of Toronto, Canada, is here visiting his brother, Joe McAlpin. He has been away 32 years. For years he was in business in New York City but for the last few years he has been in Canada for his health. He is here on a visit but with a view of locating here. EP, Monday, 2 Mar 1914
John E. Durham and Nellie Hull were married Monday in Murphysboro. The groom is the son of Grant Durham and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Hull. MEP, Tuesday, 3 Mar 1914
Harrisburg — While being rushed to a Harrisburg hospital this morning at 8:10 on one of the interurban cars and surrounded by several of his colored Masonic brothers, Marian Earle of Carrier Mills, who was shot with a double-barreled shot gun at 7:25 last night, died without uttering a word. Languishing in the county jail, one charged with the killing and the other held as being accountable to a certain extent for the killing of his brother, are Ed Avery, who did the shooting and William Earle, brother of the dead man. MEP 3 Mar 1914
Marriage licenses
William Porch, 24 and Nona McCurry, 16, both of Dewmaine
Olen Swain, 21 and Josephine L. Borts, 19, both of West Frankfort
W.G. Regan, 33 and Ada Summers, 29, both of McCormick MEP, Wednesday 4 Mar 1914
W.C. Roberts administrator of estate of S.O. Midgett, deceased. MEP 4 Mar 1914
Finus Pulley, 75, died Thursday at the home of Harden Pulley, three miles north of this city on North Court Street Road. He had been unable to lie down and the last three months were spent sitting in a chair. He was born south of here near Shiloh. He was a veteran of the Civil War. Survivors are a wife of a second marriage, a son, Harden and a daughter, Mrs. Ella Raybourn. Burial will be at Shiloh. MEP, Thursday, 5 Mar 1914
The nine-day old son of Mr. & Mrs. George Fenwick died Friday. The little one was taken ill at two o’clock and at nine o’clock was dead. The coroner’s verdict was pneumonia. The father is an Englishman and is employed as shotfirer at Hemlock mines. HN 5 Mar 1914
Sheriff Duncan left Tuesday for Chester with five prisoners:
John Jenisch, Johnston City, Hungarian, given twenty years for murder of a fellow countryman to which he pled guilty.
Tony Sparatio, a Clifford Italian given from one to twenty years for manslaughter to which charge he pleaded guilty after his trial had been started.
George Williams, a Marion Negro tried and found guilty of assault with intent to murder. Sent to serve from one to twenty years.
Charley Gallagher and Harvey Westbrook who pleaded guilty Saturday to the charge of robbery after their trial was almost over and who will serve from one to fourteen years. HN 5 Mar 1914
Gallagher and Westbrook held up a Johnston City man near the I.C. stock pens. Gallagher had all the advantages a boy could have while Westbrook was reared without advantages. His father abandoned the family and the mother became a hopeless invalid. As a young boy he helped in the support of his mother, her aged mother and blind sister, Kate Hayes, now dead. EP, Monday, 2 Mar 1914
No. 8 mine of the Big Muddy Coal & Iron Company suffered its first fatal accident Friday when John Radey, a Hungarian miner, was caught between a car and the rib of the mine and fatally injured. He was taken to the hospital in Murphysboro where he died without rallying twenty-four hours later. The funeral was held in the Catholic Church in this city Sunday and burial was in the Catholic Cemetery. HN 5 Mar 1914 [MEP 3 Mar says John Reday, a Lithuanian, burial was at Clifford.]
A Negro tramp, dreaming that Centralia police were beating him up, rolled into his campfire near Clifford Thursday night and was so badly burned it is believed he cannot live. He, along with a number of others, was chased out of Centralia Thursday. He came down on the C.B. & Q. and built a campfire on the outskirts of Clifford. Almost every bit of his clothing was burned from his body. He was found early Friday morning in a pitiful condition and aid was given him. He was later taken to the county poor house north of Marion. His name has not been learned. HN 5 Mar 1914
Deaths
The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Tony Turchi died Wednesday and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery.
The fourteen months old child of Mr. & Mrs. Emanuel Colombo died Friday of pneumonia. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
The eleven month old child of Mr. & Mrs. Pete Clivia died Saturday of spinal meningitis. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
The five-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Felix Grepoliski of Weaver died here Saturday in the hospital. The child had whooping cough and measles followed by pneumonia. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery. HN 5 Mar 1914
Mrs. James M. Young, wife of one of Southern Illinois’ prominent politicians and one of Marion’s beloved women died Wednesday of last week after a several month’s struggle for life. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. HN 5 Mar 1914
Mrs. Martha Hampton of Co1p was here Tuesday to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, Richard Hudgens. HN 5 Mar 1914
The three months old son of Dr. & Mrs. C.M. Evans of Clifford, died Saturday of whooping cough. Burial was at Carterville. HN 5 Mar 1914
Jackson Reed, who came here from the country near Marion several weeks ago and took down sick at the home of his sister, Mrs. Robert Neely, suffering with pneumonia, died Friday. Burial was at Marion. He was about forty-nine years old and had never been married. Two sisters and four brothers survive. HN 5 Mar 1914
Friends and acquaintances of Mr. & Mrs. Frelon Murray who lived here until a short time ago when they moved to Johnston City, will be pained to learn their two-year-old son, Troy, fell into a tub of scalding water last Friday and was fatally burned. The family intends to move back to Herrin in a few days. HN 5 Mar 1914
The Globe Democrat of St. Louis gives the following marriage license issued there Saturday: Charles Ellis and Mrs. Charles Emmerson, both of Herrin. HN 5 Mar 1914
Ben Bulmer, pit boss at No. 7 mine was taken ill Monday with smallpox. In the home which is under strict quarantine, are his wife and little girl. His son, Ben Jr., has gone home to help take care of him. Miss Meta, his daughter, is staying away from home until all danger is over. The other members of the family are successfully vaccinated. This is the first new case to show up within two weeks. The old cases are all getting along nicely. HN 5 Mar 1914
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Hillyard Allen, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Otis Gold, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Turchi, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Seoefino, girl HN 5 Mar 1914
Samuel Barter of Harrisburg died Tuesday at his home. He was sheriff of Saline County two terms. He was a brother to James Barter of Crab Orchard, also to the late William and George Barter, former farmers and fruit men of Corinth Township. His wife is a sister to Mrs. J.H. Travelstead living north of this city. MEP, Friday, 6 Mar 1914 & EP, 5 Mar 1914
Dial Hastings, one of two burned in the powder explosion at Scranton mine Tuesday last, died Friday at his home on North Logan Street. Death was due to nervous shock and poisoning which set up as a result of the terrible injuries he received. Death relieved him of terrible agonies he had suffered for several days. He was injured with his buddy, Sherman Owens of Pittsburg, who is in a bad condition. Mr. Dial was aged 36 years, 5 months and 29 days. He was born 7 Sep 1877 near Crab Orchard. He leaves a wife and daughters, Flossie, aged 18, Elva, aged 16 and Minnie, aged 14. He also leaves parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Hastings and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. John Sharp of Marion, James Oscar Hastings living east of here, George Elden Hastings of Marion, William Auda Hastings living near Bainbridge, Delmus Hastings of Marion and Richard Hastings of Texas. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. MEP, Saturday, 7 Mar 1914
A few hours old baby of Joe Romano and wife, Italian people living on West Dewey Street, died Friday night. MEP 7 Mar 1914
P.J. Williams administrator of estate of J.H. Williams, deceased. MEP 7 Mar 1914
Benton — An old lady who chose to be known by her maiden name — Alice Felts died Sunday at her home one-half mile south of Fitts Hill, aged 61 years, from the effects of burns sustained. MEP 7 Mar 1914
Thomas King, living nine miles south of this city, died Friday of acute tuberculosis. His age was about 65 years. Among the children left to mourn is one daughter living here, Mrs. James Johnson of South Court Street. Others living are: Ira King, Ed King and Jeff King. A son, Harvey, died about one year ago. He is also survived by his wife. Burial was at Fountain. MEP 7 Mar 1914
Marriage licenses
Ernest Fletcher, 27, Thompsonville and Anna Read, 19, Johnston City
Erwin Glisson, 19 and Zora Riley, 19, both of Bush
Maike A. Kelly, 19 and Hazel Watson, 22, both of Carterville MEP 7 Mar 1914
Mr. and Mrs. Ehud Watson of Southern Precinct buried their 2 days old infant Friday at Fountain. Mrs. Watson is a daughter of the late James Hudgens. EP 5 Mar 1914
In the list of Marriage licenses published by Benton papers appear the names of Marion Franklin, 42, of Energy and Tabitha Swafford, 25 of Marion. Mrs. Swafford was formerly the wife of John Swafford and before her first marriage was Tabitha Prather. MEP 7 Mar 1914
Marriage licenses
Ed Lansford, 21 and Clara Brashers, 18, both of Cambria
Leroy Perry, 21 and Viola Mocaby, 29, both of Marion
Nathan Gunter, 73 and Martha A. Wilkins, 65, both of Stonefort MEP 7 Mar 1914
Mrs. Charlotte A. Malone, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Malone, was born near Corinth in 1873 and died 26 Feb 1914. She married Frank M. Andrews in 1887 and five children were born, two having preceded her to the Great Beyond, having died in infancy. Those surviving are, Mrs. Walter Chamness and Mrs. Wilbur Smothers of this city and Walter Andrews of Vincennes, Ind. She also leaves her parents of this city and sisters, Mrs. George Vickery, Mrs. Henry Pate, Mrs. Henry Strain and Miss Mary Malone, all living here and Mrs. Charlie McFarland of southern Texas. MEP 7 Mar 1914
Two colored women showed up Monday and claimed to be relatives of the negro tramp who lost his life by rolling into a camp fire while dreaming that Centralia police were trying to club him. One of the women claims to be a step daughter and the other a relative. They are seeking to claim the $235.00 insurance he carried. Before dying at the county farm on Sunday of last week, the man told Superintendent Quinn his name was Frank Ranking and his address was 1207 Washington, Cairo. The women claim his name is Frank Banks and his address is 1207 Washington, St. Louis, Mo. It is possible the body will have to be taken up. Three of the fingers on his left hand were off and he was apparently blind in one eye. The women say their relative had three left fingers missing and was blind in one eye. MEP, Monday, 9 Mar 1914
C.I. Silver of DuQuoin and Miss Pauline Katz of this city were married Sunday at Renald, Ill, the former home of the bride. She has been here some time in charge of the Levine store following the death of Mrs. Levine. This will be their home for an indefinite time. MEP 9 Mar 1914
A marriage licenses was issued Saturday to Amos Cowvey, 22 of Hallidaysboro and Ellen Terry, 21, of Elkville. MEP 9 Mar 1914
Willie Wilson was sentenced to be hung for the murder of Thomas Logan. MEP 9 Mar 1914
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Champion of Hopkinsville, Ky., their second child. They are former Marion people, the father being a son of Mrs. C.L. Washburn. MEP 9 Mar 1914
Mrs. Clasia Jent, 58, widow of the late William Jent who passed away 16 years ago, died Sunday morning at her home in Johnston City. She was a sister-in-law of Constable B.D. Jent of this city. She leaves two sons, John Jent of Mississippi and Roy Jent of Johnston City. MEP 9 Mar 1914
Mary Elizabeth Elliott was born in McMinn County, Tenn. 21 Nov 1847 and died 7 Feb 1914. She married James R. Conley 7 Nov 1880 and no children were born to this union. She leaves a husband and four step children: Sally Eveland, Mary Roberts, Wesley and Charley Conley, four sisters and three brothers: Malissa Gregory, Caroline Raines, Elmina Knight, Nancy Mize, Green, Tom and General Elliott. Funeral preached by the writer at Crab Orchard Church after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby. Eld. Chas. B. Taylor. EP, Thursday, 12 Mar 1914
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Corder, their first child. MEP 10 Mar 1914
A marriage license was issued Monday to Frederick Edwards, 21 and Mary Parrott, 18, both of Freeman. MEP 10 Mar 1914
Bonnie F. York, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.E. York, living at Peabody No. 3 mine, died Monday of pneumonia following measles. Mrs. York and the other two children are very ill, suffering from the same disease. Mr. York is a merchant at that place. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP 10 Mar 1914
Townsel Davis, 17-year-old boy of Johnston City was shot and fatally wounded at the entrance of the Majestic Theatre Monday night in Johnston City. The bullet went through the door and struck him in the side above the right hip and passing through one intestine and splitting another, came out the front of the abdomen. He underwent an operation at the Marion Hospital in which the wounds in the intestines were sewed up. It is believed he was shot by Andrew Stoller, an Americanized Austrian who was charged with the crime. Angeline Cazaleen, ticket seller at the theatre, says Stoller is not the one who shot him; that he was fired upon by three Sicilians who were using bad language and who were called down by Davis as he passed them. She says one of them pulled a gun and shot him in the back as he passed through the door. It is said Davis has been previously shot, that time an accident. He is considered a reckless young man. His parents live in Arkansas. MEP 10 Mar 1914
Andrew Staller was taken to Marion for the purpose of being identified by Townsel Davis. Davis claimed he was not the one who shot him and he was released. MEP, Wednesday, 11 Mar 1914
A marriage license was issued Tuesday to Henry Strodick, 25 and Minnie Hinchee, 24, both of Herrin. MEP 11 Mar 1914
Mrs. A.J. Laird, living on West Cherry Street with her son, S.W. Snyder, died Tuesday after several months of suffering with lung trouble. She was about 71 years old. She lived here less than two years, a good portion of which she was confined to her home. She was the widow of a veteran. She was twice married, both husbands being dead. She leaves children: Mrs. Clara Rich, S.W. Snyder of this city, C.O. Snyder of Cypress and Floyd Snyder of Higdon, Ark. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP 11 Mar 1914
Bud Johnson was stabbed, perhaps fatally, Wednesday night by Will Kidd. Both men are colored. The report is the trouble came up over a woman. MEP, Thursday, 12 Mar 1914
Mrs. Mary H. Jordan, wife of Bluford Jordan, died Wednesday after a long illness with heart trouble. She was born in Tennessee 19 Aug 1847, moving to this section when young. She married Bluford Jordan 9 Dec 1866 and eleven children were born to them: Mrs. Mary P. Spragues of near Galatia, Mrs. Ella Bonds of Marion, Mrs. Constant Lowery of St. Louis, Bethel Jordan of Marion, Mrs. Thena Ann Sterling of St. Louis, Mrs. Irene Smothers of Marion and Mrs. Sarah Norman of Marion. Those who have passed away are: James Jordan, Richard Jordan, Thomas Jordan and Essie, the youngest in the family who died at the age of eight years, one year before the family moved to this city. The family lived in Northern precinct for years, moving to Murphysboro where they lived one year before moving to this city in 1893. She had suffered with heart trouble fourteen years, the last six years of which time she had been in a serious condition a great portion of the time. She will be buried in Rose Hill Cemetery beside her son, “Tommy,” whose tragic death in a railroad accident a few years ago so completely broke her heart. MEP 12 Mar 1914
Roby Green, manager of the wholesale department of Herrin Supply Company, perished early Monday morning in a fire that destroyed the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis where he had a room on the fifth floor. He was in St. Louis to call on the trade in that area. He was in his twentieth year. He had been with the Herrin Supply Company and the firm succeeded, Elles Store Company, for eight years. His mother, a widow, manager now of the five and ten cents department of the firm, came to Herrin some eleven years ago from Creal Springs. She has two sons and two daughters. Roby was the oldest child. HN 12 Mar 1914
Deaths
Rocco Lorizzo of Madison No. 9 died last week in a hospital in St. Louis after an operation for appendicitis. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
The two-year-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sackalonski died Friday of scarlet fever. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
The two-year-old child of Mr. & Mrs. George Groves died Monday of pneumonia. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery.
The two months old child of Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Shaw died Monday of pneumonia. Burial was in the city cemetery.
The wife of John Berry died Tuesday after an operation. Burial was in the city cemetery. A husband and one child survive.
The child of Felix Giepoliski at Weaver died Tuesday of pneumonia. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
The six weeks old child of Mr. & Mrs. Chester Childers died Friday of pneumonia. Burial was in the city cemetery.
Toom Walker, living east of the city, died Saturday of tuberculosis of the bone. Burial was in the Jeffries Cemetery. He was a single man forty years old and lived with his mother.
Henry Rennison, a well-known miner, died Monday of acute meningitis. The body was shipped to Pinckneyville and burial was at DuQuoin. He had lived here about a year and at the time of his death was mine examiner at mine “B.” He was a member of the Redmen, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and the Owls. A wife and two sons and two daughters, all married, survive. HN 12 Mar 1914
Morris Packman, employed at the Kahn store, and Terese Smith were married Saturday in St. Louis. He came to Herrin a few years ago from Sesser. The bride is the daughter of Widow Smith and resides at Fordville and has been making her home with Mrs. G.J. Baker. The newlyweds are now residing at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Veach. HN 12 Mar 1914
Mrs. Minnie Campbell of Mound City attended the funeral of a brother, John Corder of Carterville. HN 12 Mar 1914
Births
Mr. & Mrs. William Martin, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith,
Mr. & Mrs. James Paradiso, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Nelson, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Pius Gedrus, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Calcaterra, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Buffetta Barnetta, girl HN 12 Mar 1914
Charley Pizza, the New Virginia Italian miner who was mysteriously shot Wednesday night on his way from Johnston City to the mines, died Thursday at the Marion Hospital where an operation was performed. He had been shot through the intestines. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP, Friday, 13 Mar 1914
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Mcdivitt of St. Louis are the proud parents of a baby girl. The mother is the former Gertie Slagle of Marion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Slagle. MEP 13 Mar 1914
A girl baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry White, east of this city, died Thursday night a short time following birth. The mother is a sister of Misses Etta and Ora Barth with the Evening Post. MEP 13 Mar 1914
Marriage licenses Thursday
Frank Frazier, 21 and Goldie Johnson, 16, both of Herrin Charley Martin, 24 and Nancy Moore, 26, both of Johnston City MEP 13 Mar 1914
On the 5th day of March, 1914, another old soldier, Finis Pulley, left his place vacant in the fast-thinning ranks of old veterans of the sixties, and from his home north of Marion went away to answer to the roll call over the river where a mighty host of the battle-scarred heroes of that fearful conflict are gathering for the grand reunion on the shining banks of the river of life. He was the son of Thomas and Frances Pulley. He had four brothers and four sisters. Three sisters survive: Mrs. F.R. Reese of Marion, Mrs. John Anderson of Stonefort and Mrs. James Davis of Creal Springs. In 1862, he heard his country’s call for volunteers and enlisted in the 128th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inf. from which he was honorably discharged and came back home to hobble about on crutches while his heart followed the boys in blue. In 1869 he married Miss Agnes Jenkins. Eight children were born to them; five died in infancy and Alva died in 1900. Hardin G. Pulley and Mrs. Etta Rayburn of St. Louis survive. January 8, 1881, the companion of his youth passed away and in 1894 he married Mrs. Rebecca Chamness who has been a faithful companion to him and he was a good husband to her and a kind father to her fatherless children. For many years he was a member of Shiloh Christian Church where the funeral was preached by Rev. Osteen, his pastor, and there his body was laid to rest. During his last sickness he talked much about the bible and the war, but his last battle had been fought and he went away to be crowned in Heaven, leaving a bright testimony behind him that all was well with him forever. Mary E. Chamness. Written by request of the family. MEP 13 Mar 1914
James B. Blackman executor of estate of Calvin S. Blackman, deceased. MEP, Saturday, 14 Mar 1914
Attorney John Fowler and Marion’s new attorney, Delos Duty, have formed a law partnership, the name being Fowler & Duty. Their office will be over Payne’s in the suite occupied by Attorney Fowler. MEP, 14 Mar 1914
Charley Pizza of White Ash was mysteriously shot Wednesday night while walking between the New Virginia mines and Johnston City. He said he met a group of about five men, one of whom was squatted on the ground. As he passed, the one in the squatting position fired at him. He staggered to the home of Frank Harris. During the night he was carried to his home in Whiteash and early Thursday morning was brought to the hospital here. EP, Monday, 16 Mar 1914
Johnston City prisoner dies there Saturday night in the town calaboose. His death was a mystery and an inquest was held Sunday morning. The verdict was death due to heart trouble. Phillip Shreigler, a miner about fifty years old, was incarcerated while in a drunken condition. About 2:30 Sunday morning the night police found he had passed away. He is said to have had no family. He was a German and had lived in Johnston City several years. The body was buried there on Monday. MEP, Monday, 16 Mar 1914
Grace Thompson, nineteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson, died at her home in Johnston City Tuesday. She was the youngest child in the family. Mr. Thompson is the brother of Mrs. Lee Hudgens of this city. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. MEP, Tuesday, 17 Mar 1914
Benjamin Johns of Edwardsville, Ill., was picked up here Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff John Gentry, being wanted on a charge of wife and child abandonment and is in jail here. Not knowing on what charges he was arrested, he said he had a wife in Johnston City and asked the officers to telephone her to come. They did and the Johnston City woman is expected to arrive but a little while before Mrs. Johns from Edwardsville arrives. MEP 17 Mar 1914
A marriage license was issued Saturday to A.H. Bruner, 42 and Pearl Boles, 36, both of Marion. MEP 17 Mar 1914
A marriage license was issued Monday to Herman Banks, 34 and Mary E. Bradshaw, 30, both of Herrin. MEP, Wednesday, 18 Mar 1914
Mary Rosalie Henson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Henson of South Liberty Street, died Wednesday. She had been suffering several weeks with whooping cough and a few days ago pneumonia set in. Had she lived until the 25th of this month she would have been one year old. She has one brother and one sister. Burial will be in Rose Hill. MEP, Thursday, 19 Mar 1914
Marriage licenses Wednesday
Ben Moake, 21, Johnston City and Kate Berry, 18, Pittsburg
Dr. J.T. Black, 36 and Maude Reed, 21, both of Herrin
Tom Parris, 21 and Cora Gulledge, 18, both of Marion
Henry Arms, 26 and Velera Smith, 17, both of Corinth
Monroe Luster, 23, Marion and Maggie Coshilboon, 23, Carrier Mills
Raleigh Hampton, 23 and Zella Cox, 19, both of Herrin
Sam H. Smith, 27 and Lillian M. Neill, 21 both of St. Louis MEP, 19 Mar 1914
The body of Roby Green was recovered from the ruins of the fire M.A. Club in St. Louis and returned here Saturday. The body was not so badly burned from the chest up and identification was easily made. Evidently, he had never woken from his slumbers. The body was face down on the mattress which had fallen from the fifth floor down to the third floor. There were hundreds at the I.C. Ry. station when the body was brought in. It was taken to the home on S. 10th St. and the funeral was held Sunday from the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Meeker preaching the funeral address. It was the largest funeral held this year, surpassed in attendance that attended the services held last year for R.S. Yuill. The remains were shipped to Metropolis for burial. HN 19 Mar 1914
Deaths
The two weeks old child of Mr. & Mrs. James Cullen of Weaver died Wednesday of pneumonia. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
The four-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Barney died Friday of meningitis. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
The small child of Mr. & Mrs. W.P. Mcpheron died Saturday of pneumonia. Burial was in the city cemetery.
The one-year-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Akutis of Clifford died Sunday of pneumonia. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
Charles Schmidt, aged 21, who was hurt in the Taylor mine a short time ago, died Sunday in the hospital. Funeral was in the Catholic Church and burial in the church cemetery. HN 19 Mar 1914
John Kasper of Benton returned Wednesday. He attended the funeral of his half-brother, Charles Smith, who died in the hospital Sunday, suffering injuries received at the mines. HN 19 Mar 1914
Miss Maude Reed and Dr. J.T. Black were married Tuesday. After a few days visit with his home folks at Crab Orchard, they returned here and will make their home on S. 18th St. where they have their home furnished. HN 19 Mar 1914
Benton — Hugh Nolen, a well-known and successful farmer living south of town, committed suicide by hanging yesterday morning. MEP, Friday, 20 Mar 1914
Tony Plazzo, an Italian, died here today of typhoid fever, the result of having his feet frozen while at Ellis Island, New York a month ago, being on his way here at that time. He was a brother to Mrs. Andrew Russio, wife of a West Side Italian miner and came here to engage in mining. He was detained at the immigration station at Ellis Island and while there his feet are said to have been frozen. He contracted typhoid fever upon his arrival here and lived less than a month. MEP, Saturday, 21 Mar 1914
Thomas M. Mitchell committed suicide Saturday morning at his home north of Corinth. He was one of the county’s wealthiest men, leaving an estate valued at roughly one hundred thousand dollars. He had recently purchased the home of H.C. Shaw in Thorn Place here and was making preparation to become a Marion citizen. Last week he made his will and deposited it in the vault of the First National Bank. He was about 56 years old and leaves a wife, the sister of Dr. George Roberts, a son, Henry and daughter, Ruth, who will graduate this spring at Northwestern University of Chicago. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Dr. John H. Mitchell of Mt. Vernon, Dr. Henry C. Mitchell of Carbondale, A.Q. Mitchell of this city, George O. Mitchell of this city and Mrs. Jennie Mitchell Jones of this city. It is stated he arose Saturday at 6 o’clock, supposedly to build the fires. The household was the next instant startled to hear the report of a gun. He lived one hour, being conscious all the time, but at no time would he state why he had fired the shot that means such a loss to his family and the vicinity. It is stated the tragedy was enacted in the room in which his mother, many years ago, slew herself by cutting her throat. [A lengthy obit.] MEP, 21 Mar 1914
Thomas Minton Mitchell was born 15 Feb 1859 and died 21 Mar 1914, having spent his entire life on the old home farm where he was born. He married Anna May Roberts 1 Oct 1882. Three children were born: Arthur Quinn who died in infancy and Henry and Ruth. Four brothers and one sister survive: John H., A.Q., Martha Jennie, Henry C. And George C. Sion F., a half-brother, died in 1900. [A lengthy obit.] MEP, Thursday 26 Mar 1914
Charlie Martin and Nancy Moore, both of Johnston City, came to Benton with a Williamson County marriage license and were told it was no good in that county and they would have to invest another dollar in a Franklin County license. They hustled over to the capital of Franklin and there were turned down by Deputy Clerk George Stein. When asked whether either had been divorced within the past two years, the bride said she was divorced last May but since her husband had died, she thought that would entitle her to a license. MEP 21 Mar 1914
Dr. Thomas Stumm, a former Williamson County boy who made good by becoming one of the most noted surgeons of the United States, dropped dead in Berlin, Germany. He was 35 years old and a brother to Mrs. Mary J. McClanahan living on South Madison Street in Marion. He was the son of the late Thomas J. Stumm who died less than six months ago about two- and one-half miles west of Carterville. Twelve years ago, Dr. Stumm and Dr. Monroe Jent went to St. Paul, Minn. where they located. Dr. Stumm was married to a St. Paul woman. MEP 21 Mar 1914
Kate Edwards, wife of Ralph Edwards of Crab Orchard, died of tuberculosis Saturday at home. She would have been 28 years old on August 31. She was the daughter of Freeman Furlong and a sister of Ralph Furlong. She leaves the following other brothers and sisters: Dennis Furlong of Canadian, Texas, Mrs. Oza Barfield of Blissville, Ark. and Roy Furlong of Ft. Supply, Okla. She leaves one child, Imogrone [as written] aged six years. Burial was at Mount Pleasant. MEP Monday, 23 Mar 1914
Mrs. Elizabeth Blackburn, 59, died Sunday of heart and brain trouble at her home on South Market Street. She had lived in Marion fifteen years. Her husband, Marsh Blackburn, died nine years ago. She leaves three sons: Albert, Ed and Elmer, and a daughter Mrs. Milo Hill. Her body will be taken to Brushy near Galatia and laid by the side of her deceased husband. MEP 23 Mar 1914
T.R. Kelley vs Kate Stencil, Leone Narcizo and the unknown heirs of Phillip Schalker, deceased. Bill for partition and to cancel option. MEP 23 Mar 1914
R.M. Pierce, a leading Harrisburg man, is said to be missing. He was master in chancery of Saline County and it is stated he departed taking with him a considerable amount of money belonging to others. MEP, Tuesday 24 Mar 1914
Daily Hudgens, ten months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Theo, Hudgens, living near Fountain Church, died Tuesday of inflammation of the brain. There are five other children in the family. Burial was at Fountain. MEP, Wednesday, 25 Mar 1914
Miss Ethel Elliott of this city married Jack Senter in Murphysboro Wednesday. The groom is filling the role of “tramp” in the Hans Hanson show company. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Senter, formerly of here and is the grandson of Mrs. A.C. Reynolds. The bride will go with him in his travels with the show for an indefinite time. MEP 25 Mar 1914
Willim H. Ellis vs Laura M. Ellis, she a non-resident. Bill for divorce. MEP 25 Mar 1914
W.H. Boyd, a former resident of this city, died Wednesday at his home in Louisiana, Mo. where he had lived about a half century. He took active part in the fighting in the Civil War and after the war settled in Missouri. He was about twenty years old when he left. He was a brother of John M. Boyd of this city, who with a nephew, James Newton of Johnston City, left Wednesday evening to attend the funeral. MEP 26 Mar 1914
A marriage license was issued Wednesday to G.M. Campbell, 47, Crab Orchard and Nancy Carter, 38, Corinth. MEP 26 Mar 1914
Johnston City — On April 1, 56 Englishmen working here will leave here to return to England, a few to remain here. The many tickets have already been purchased. EP, Thursday, 26 Mar 1914
Marriage licenses
Wm. Randolph, 28, Cambria & Nettie Fozard, 22, Carterville
F.E. McCarty, 27, Herrin & Lucy Harriss, 24, Malden, Mo.
James. A. McNew, 24 & Emma Griffeth, 23, both of Carterville
John Horn, 24 & Francis Simmons, 19, both of Marion
Ed. J. Roberts, 32, Clifford & Norma Corder, 25, Herrin
Jake Waldron, 22 & Lilly Bradley, 23, both of Carterville
George W. Dean, 31, Creal Springs & Mammie Grace, 27, Goreville HN 26 Mar 1914
The newly incorporated village of Co1p, situated some three miles west of here, licensed three saloons Saturday and they threw open their doors that day. There was but a single disturbance, one Negro got drunk and disorderly and was arrested and in that there was no available prison, he was taken to Carterville and imprisoned. It is said two more dram shops are to be licensed. This will make five saloons to the 500 population, or one saloon to each hundred persons. There are only 115 voters in the village. HN 26 Mar 1914
Norma Corder and Ed. J. Roberts were married Sunday at the Methodist parsonage in Marion. She recently made her home with Mr. & Mrs. Millage Stone of this city and has been employed in the box office of the Idle Hour. The groom is the first engineer at No. 8 mine at Clifford. They will make their home in Clifford. HN 26 Mar 1914
A daughter was born last week to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Longo. HN 26 Mar 1914
Albert Graves died Saturday after a long illness and burial was in the Freeman Cemetery. A wife and six children survive. HN 26 Mar 1914
The one-year-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Tony Stroke of Clifford died Wednesday. The funeral was held at the Catholic Church. HN 26 Mar 1914
I will appear before the Board of Parole of the State of Illinois at its April meeting, 1914, at which time I shall apply for the unconditional pardon of Peter Gosnell, convicted in the Williamson County Court May 26, 1910 for the crime of murder. Harry Gosnell HN 26 Mar 1914
David Brown, who was crushed in the North mine at Royalton last Saturday and died Thursday in the hospital in Zeigler, was brought here and taken to the home of his uncle, David Love. The funeral was held from the Christian Church and burial was in the City Cemetery. A special train was run from Bush carrying about 125 friends. HN 26 Mar 1914
Ruby Parks, one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Parks of West Faust Street, died Friday of measles, pneumonia, whooping cough and brain fever. Burial was at Mt. Pleasant. They have one other child, a boy two years old. MEP, Friday, 27 Mar 1914
J.J. Dare, 36, and Winnie Upton, 23, both of Johnston City were married Thursday. MEP 27 Mar 1914
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Verner Hicks of Marion. Their first child, she has been named Margaret Elizabeth. MEP 27 Mar 1914
Marriage licenses Friday
Batista Branca, 23 and Loisa Merlo, 21, both of Herrin
Harry Bennett, 21, Carterville and Mary Druary, 18, Carbondale
Ike Hilliard, 49, Crab Orchard and Micha J. Jackson, 49, Marion MEP 27 Mar 1914
Mike Violeki was killed by a fall of slate this morning at Southern Illinois Coal and Coke Company. MEP, Saturday 28 Mar 1914
Last Wednesday while John Moke (Moake) and Nellie Martin were being married at Murphysboro, his brother, Ben and Kate Berry were going through the same ordeal in Marion. Neither knew the other was contemplating marriage. Both Moak boys were raised east of Johnston City. [Name spelled two ways.] MEP 28 Mar 1914
With little left to distinguish him as having once been a human being, the body of Louis Gussio, known as Louis Pikes, a Polish man of Spillertown, was found on the C & E I tracks just south of Spillertown Sunday morning at six o’clock. The discovery was made by Fred Reel of this city. Gussio was 46, a miner who owned property at Spillertown and batched there with his son, Frank, age 16. He had lived in this country several years. His wife died three years ago while the family lived at Murphysboro. He was employed under the name Louis Pikos at Peabody No. 2. On Saturday he and his son drew their pay at Marion and went home. About seven o’clock that night he told his son he was going out to see a man for a short time. The boy went to bed and the next morning found his father not there. Mr. Reel was on his way to work when he came upon the remains. He ran to the beer house of Billy Seacook nearby. The legs were found together, the head was severed and found a considerable distance from the legs. The heart was found lying in the middle of the track near the head. The balance of the body was ground into small bits and scattered for a great distance. On the remains were two $2 bills which his son said he gave him Saturday. A $40 gold watch, seen by Mr. Reel when he first found the body, was gone when he and others returned to the scene. A train crew gathered all that could be found and placed them in a beer case. In this all that was of Louis Pikos was brought to the undertaker’s. MEP, Monday, 30 Mar 1914
George Crain, an aged citizen living formerly near Carterville, died of tuberculosis Sunday at the county farm. Burial will be at Carterville. MEP 30 Mar 1914
Marriage licenses Saturday
Jules Olevier, 22 and Julia Durand, 18, both of Johnston City
W.M. McGill, 46, Marion and Messa Lewis, 37, Goreville MEP 30 Mar 1914
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charley Hill of South Duncan Street. MEP 30 Mar 1914
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peebles, their second child and first boy. MEP 30 Mar 1914
J. Martin Davis, 72, died Sunday at his home on North Russell Street. He leaves four sons, two of them George E. and E.M., living here. Burial was in Gentry Cemetery near Cottage Home. MEP 30 Mar 1914
Gill Rogers, 40, top boss at the Williamson County mines at Johnston City, took carbolic acid with suicidal intent Monday and within a few minutes was dead. He is said to have drank it in an outhouse on his premises. He rushed in the house and fell dying on the floor. He leaves a wife, his second one, and two or three children. MEP, Tuesday, 31 Mar 1914
Harry Goddard and Bernice James, both living north of this city, left here Tuesday for Paducah, Ky. where they planned to be married. Their elopement comes as the culmination of a courtship of some length and certain mild objections made to the union because of their age. She is 18 and he is 19. She is the daughter of Mrs. Annie James of near Spillertown and he is the son of J.D. Goddard and brother to Mesdames Bantz and Buss here. MEP 31 Mar 1914
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 12)