Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR), Herrin News (HN) and Carterville Herald (CH)
April
A 10-pound son was born Sunday to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lindsey at White Row. The family is living in a tent and stopped at White Row long enough to make the new arrival a native of Williamson County. MDR Tuesday, 1 Apr
Miss Mary G. Dawkins, 55, died 2 April at her home, 807 North Court following an illness of auto-intoxication. She was a native of Wales but had lived in this country the past 30 years and for the past 15 years has resided in Marion. They came to America with her mother and for many years she devoted her life to caring for her mother who died 6 years ago. She is survived by three brothers: William of Marion, with whom she made her home; Thomas of Staunton and Richard who lives in the west. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 2 Apr
For the second time within two weeks, Mrs. Myrta Ollis has been called upon to give her consent to the marriage of one of her children who was under age. William Elmos Ollis, 19, was married Friday to Miss Gertha Kelley, 19, of Goreville. On March 19, her daughter, Myrtle, was married to William Phillips by Rev. J.W. Mckinney at the sickbed of the young man’s mother. MDR 2 Apr
Marriage licenses
Cora Flora, 33, Kankakee & Myrtle Richey, 24, Stonefort
Arthur Travis, 26, Greenville, Ky & Ida Lee Hendrickson, 18, Johnston City
William E. Ollis, 19, Marion & Gertha Kelley, 19, Goreville
Moses L. Kee, 25, & Eva Estell Bazar, 22, both of Johnston City
Clyde H. Johnson, 21, & Sylvia Diamond, 28, both of Benton
Elmer Stanton, 24, Johnston City & Gertrude Zeidler, 19, Willisville
Ernest Stanton, 21, Johnston City & Golda Robertson, 19, Willisville
John Bernoth, 23, Frankfort Hts. & Kate Rakoczy, 18, West Frankfort
Freeman Samples, 21, & Stella Hall, 21, both of Freeman Spur
George Kusterun, 27 & Mary Velko, 27, both of Johnston City MDR 2 Apr
Hoemer De Zett entered a plea of guilty to grand larceny Tuesday and was given an indeterminate sentence. He was held on a charge of robbing Mrs. Mary Keupper at her feed store in Johnston City. James Wilson, wanted on the same charge and whom De Zett claims got the money, has not been located. MDR 2 Apr
Riley Youngblood was born 28 Oct 1855 in Laclede County, Mo. and died 20 Mar 1919 in Evansville, Ind. He came to Stonefort, Ill. in the spring of 1875. He married Mary Joyner in the autumn of 1880. Two children died in early life, three survive: Thomas E. of Minneapolis, Minn., Paul M. Detroit, Mich. and Mabel, wife of Leo Watson of Carterville. He taught in the public schools of Johnson, Saline and Williamson counties from 1877 to 1887. He served as deputy circuit clerk of the county in 1891 and 1892. He now rests beside his deceased children in Joyner Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 3 Apr
Caroline Truskowski vs Waclaw Truskowski, bill for divorce, he a non-resident. MDR 3 Apr
Marriage licenses
Henry Edwin, 21 & Lonie Pennington, 18, both of Herrin MDR 3 Apr
John Stroubel, 809 East Boulevard, received a telegram 28 March stating Ezra D. Stroubel had died 17 March of cerebo-spinal meningitis. He went overseas about 1 Oct 1918 as a member of Co F 327th Infantry. The last letter received by his father was written March 2 and stated he was at a post of embarkation ready to return home. He was 23 years and 8 days old. MDR 3 Apr
Elizabeth Frazier vs B.F. Frazier, bill for divorce and alimony, he a non-resident. MDR 3 Apr
Riley Freeman was convicted of murder at the February term, 1915. He will make application for parole 11 Apr 1919. MDR 3 Apr
A 10-pound girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Vittitow of Hurst. She has been named Virginia Ruth. CH 4 Apr
Pete Bolbuskis/Battusky of Johnston City is being held for shooting and killing Joe Poliski/Boluski, a tipple man at an East Side mine in Johnston City. Both were about 50 years old and batched together. Pete says the reason he killed him was Joe had been doing the cooking and recently had tried to poison him and he did not want to take any more chances with such a careless cook. Pete came home Thursday and found Joe snoozing. They began to quarrel over the poisoning deal. Pete pulled his gun and fired three shots, killing Joe instantly. He then hobbled off downtown on his peg leg and was later arrested. He suffered an accident four years ago at West Side mine and had his leg amputated. They were both about 50 years old. HN 3 Apr, MDR 27 Mar & CH 4 Apr
Fred Parker received a life sentence for the murder of Charles Gresham 2 Jan in the Quinn woods near Marion. CH 4 Apr
John Surat, 25, son of Allen & Julia Surat, died of tuberculosis Sunday at the home of his parents. He was a well-known schoolteacher in this county, but the past year had not followed his work on account of his health. His last term of teaching was at the Scoharie school. He married Lilian Cranor on 26 Dec 1916. Surviving are his wife, parents, brothers & sisters: Mrs. Thomas Thornton, Mrs. Roger Tippy, Mrs. Beulah Russell, Allene, William and Lawrence Surat. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 4 Apr
A. Hoffman died of pneumonia Thursday at his home in St. Louis. He was a former clothing merchant in Marion, having been succeeded by his nephew, J. Pfeffer two months ago. MDR Saturday, 5 Apr
Prof. B.F. Parr, city superintendent of schools, received a telegram Monday informing him of the death of his mother, Mahala Parr, which occurred at her home in Union Star, Ky. She was born in 1829 in Breckenridge, Ky. Her maiden name was Mahala Bandy. She married in 1847 F.G. Parr, now deceased. Besides her son in Marion, she leaves three daughters, MRS. V.J. Severs and Mrs. Maranda Cart of Union Star, Ky. and Mrs. B.L. Smith of Birmingham, Ala. MDR Monday, 7 Apr
Ernest E. Pritchett, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest E. Pritchett, died 5 April of spinal meningitis at the family home, 406 South Hill. He was born 7 Sep 1918. There are two other children in the family, Robert Lee, aged 8 and Edna Vivian aged 6. Burial at Fountain. MDR 7 Apr
Albert S. Davis, a minister of Herrin, aged 21 and Bertie Mae Goshen, 18, daughter of John Goshen, were married Saturday. MDR 7 Apr
Marriage licenses
Lacy Smith, 19 & Lucille Roper, 18, both of Carrier Mills
Luther Beshears, 21, Dawson Springs Ky. & Tula M. Orange, 19, Princeton, Ky. MDR Tuesday, 8 Apr
John Romas, 26 & Dava Johns, 22, both of Marion, were married Tuesday in Murphysboro. MDR Wednesday, 9 Apr
Anderson Jones, 92, the oldest resident of Saline County, is dead. He was born 28 Jul 1825 in Wilson County, Tenn. and came to Illinois in his early twenties and located at Harrisburg. He was a scholar and teacher many years, one of the leading politicians of the county and a Mason. MDR 9 Apr
Mr. D.L. Kirby received a telegram stating the body of her husband is being returned from France. MDR 9 Apr
Jack Perry was found not guilty of the murder of Tom Kelton in February. HN 10 Apr
Birdie Goshen, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Goshen of this city, and Rev. Albert S. Davis of the Holiness Church were married Saturday at the home of the bride’s parents. HN 10 Apr
Oscar Shackleford, living at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Abe Priddy, shot himself through the head Wednesday. He had been despondent for some time because of poor health the last four years. He left the house to look over the clover field and was found about a quarter of a mile west of the home. He was born 12 Apr 1892, son of Henry & Ellen Shackleford. He was left an orphan at the age of 7 and had since made his home with his aunt and uncle, Mr. & Mrs. Abe Priddy. He is survived by two brothers: Will with the forces in France and Orval of Cambria and a sister, Callie of Marion, Ind. Burial in Cundiff Cemetery. He had lived with the Abe Priddy family since he was six years old, but since he had been working at the Mine B in Herrin, boarded with Thomas Kirkpatrick. He was a nephew of Mrs. Abe Priddy. His love for Ruth Williams was not returned and she married Pete Leonard who is in the county jail, charged with killing Pete Marlow a few days ago. He scraped a smooth place on the ground with his foot, wrote “Ruth, I love you,” placed his hat over the message and fired a 32 bullet into his right temple. His brother, Orville Shackleford, found his body. MDR, Thursday, 3 Apr & CH 11 Apr
Angelo Beanchini of Bush died the latter part of last week and was buried Sunday at Herrin. CH 11 Apr
Lucinda A. Barth, 82, died Thursday at her home on the corner of West Walnut and Maple Streets in Carbondale. Survived by children: A.W. Barth, Horace Blake and E.W. Barth of Marion, Willis Blake of Bernie, Mo. and Mrs. Eugene Dagle of Murphysboro. E.W. will not be able to reach here at this time as he is in Los Angeles, Calif. Also surviving is a brother, Judge R.W. Holder of Belleville and a sister Mrs. Elizabeth McGregor of Murphysboro. Her husband died two years ago yesterday. MDR Friday, 11 Apr
Edward Franklin Russell died Thursday at his home in Mt. Carbon. He was born in Goreville and was 41 years, 1 month and 3 days old. Surviving is his wife, Flora, a son Verbal and a daughter Eulah, brother H. Russell of Murphysboro, brother and sister Ray and Mary and his father James Russell of Goreville. The body was shipped to the old home at Goreville for burial. MDR 11 Apr
Jefferson Rendleman a farmer of Carbondale died Wednesday at Holden Hospital in Carbondale. He was aged 76 years, 4 months and 21 days. Survived by sons: Willis of Carbondale, Charles of Elberta, Canada and J.W. of East St. Louis, sisters Mrs. T.A. Cox of Marion and Mrs. Lucinda Lamer of Lindsdale, Kan and a brother Marshall of Jonesboro. MDR 11 Apr
George L. Baker and Reta Watkins of Carterville were married Saturday. MDR Saturday, 12 Apr
The body of Timothy Guard, an old and respected citizen of Equality, was found Thursday in a tree top in Saline Creek about a mile down the river from Equality. He was living with his daughter Mary Guard when he became missing the second day of last November. Francis Irwin was fishing in Big Saline Thursday when he discovered the body which was in a bad state of decomposition. MDR 12 Apr
Marriage license
Rolla Dunning, 21 & Bessie Robinson, 16, both of Cambria. Consent of Nervia Robinson Tanner, mother of the bride. MDR 12 Apr
A marriage license was issued last week in Benton to Fred Gosnell, 31, West Frankfort and Flossie Thompson, 26, of Marion. MDR 12 Apr
Irvin Singler, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Singler of Pittsburg and Gladys 0. Reynolds, daughter of Mrs. 0, Reynolds of Marion were married 11 Apr in Metropolis. They will make their home in Marion. MDR Monday, 14 Apr
Sarah J. Smith died of pneumonia 12 Apr at home near New Virginia mine. She was born 7 Mar 1862, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Clyde McDonald. Her first husband is deceased and she married Frank Smith in 1904. Survived by children: D.C. Shireman, J.W. Shireman & Mrs. Nancy Davis all living near New Virginia mine and Mrs. Pearl Smith of Scottsboro. MDR 14 Apr
Marriage licenses
Thomas Eldo Taylor, 19 & Mae Marie Rushing, 18, both of Carterville. Consent of T.J. Taylor, father of the groom
Geo. L. Baker, 50 & Reta Watkins, 46, both of Carterville MDR 14 Apr
Marriage licenses
Elsie Mason, 23 & Mabel Veath, 24, both of Herrin
Harry Foster, 19 & Bessie Rushing, 17, both of Carterville. Wesley Rushing, father of bride, gives consent
Alonzo Dorch, 23 & Blanche Johnson, 18, both of Marion MDR Tuesday, 15 Apr
Dykersburq — Mr. & Mrs. Roy Swan are the parents of a big boy. MDR 15 Apr Davis Jones & Gertrude Drake of Herrin were married Wednesday. MDR 15 Apr
Lizzie Robertson, an aged Negro woman living at 503 South Monroe, died Thursday from paralysis. She was between 19 and 112 years old. She has eight children who are widely scattered. She came to Marion 39 years ago and made her home with Mr. & Mrs. Charles Watson and has lived with them since that time. Born in Richmond, Va. in slave days and emigrating to Illinois in later years, she told many interesting stories of both the south and north. Her memory was very clear in her old age and she recalled the early president of the United States. The funeral was held at the colored Missionary Baptist Church. She was Marion’s oldest citizen and one of the county’s oldest residents. MDR Thursday, 17 Apr & 18 Apr
James S. Marquis and Emma Billiter, both of St. Louis, were married Thursday. They returned to St. Louis where they will make their home. MDR 17 Apr
Marriage licenses
Albert P. Stewart, 45 & Lula Higgins, 29, both of Carterville.
Jas. S. Marquis, 30 & Emma Billiter, 18, both of St. Louis MDR 17 Apr
Mrs. Klee/Cleve Phemister was shot by Mrs. J.R./Hattie McIntosh through the liver Monday after their children got into a fight. Both parties live on South 13th. MDR 15 Apr & HN 17 Apr
Alsey Potter was born 21 Aug 1886 at Galatia and died of tuberculosis Thursday at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Charles Murray, 108 South Holland, where he had made his home many years. He was first married to Mamie Absher who died a few years ago. To that union one child, George, aged 4, was born. In 1917 he married Martha Whittenberg who survives. In June 1918, he was sent to Camp Wheeler, Ga. and hoped he would regain his health, but was discharged and sent home. He was formerly an engineer at the Marion ice plant. Survivors are a brother, Charles of E. St. Louis, a sister Mrs. Bessie Anderson of Gordon, Neb., his mother Mrs. Martha Jewell of Greenway, Ark. Burial in Rosehill. MDR 18 Apr
Marriage license
Lawrence Conner, 23 & Marie Neber, 18, both of Carbondale MDR 18 Apr
A marriage license was issued Thursday in Murphysboro to Joe V. Walker, 28, Herrin and Jane E. Mitchell, 24, of Carbondale. MDR 18 Apr
Luma C. Barnett, 45, died of influenza last week. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, in Marion. CH 18 Apr
Helen Catherine Craig, 2 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E.J. Craig, died of influenza on 8 Apr. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 18 Apr
Russell Eugene Clendenin, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Clendenin, living six miles southwest, died of bronchial pneumonia on Wednesday of last week. Burial in McAlpin Cemetery near Marion. CH 18 Apr
James Tanner died Monday of heart trouble at the age of 71 years, 5 months and 17 days. He was born and reared near Creal Springs and moved with his family to Carterville 17 years ago. He married Mary Ann Robinson in 1880. Three children were born: Orvil, Milo and Esco. Milo died at the age of three years. He has three brothers and four sisters. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 18 Apr
Little Margaret Harrison of Hurst, who had been ill eight weeks, died Friday. Burial in Blairsville Cemetery. CH 18 Apr
Leland Thomas, a miner at Pratt Bros. mine east of Herrin, was killed Monday when he attempted to hop on the rear car of by an I.C. train near the Jeffrey mine. Both arms and legs were severed and he died at the hospital. He was 21 years old and leaves a widow and one child. Burial at Sesser. HN 17 Apr & CH 18 Apr
A small gold star pinned to an American silk flag will be taken across the Atlantic to Scotland within the next few days in honor of David Bone, formerly a resident of Carterville, who was killed last summer while in the fighting line with British troops, he having returned to his native country from this city after the war broke out. The gold star is being sent to David’s mother in Scotland by members of the Presbyterian church, with which congregation the young man was affiliated with while here. His was the only gold star on the church service flag. All the other Carterville boys represented on the service flag by silver stars will soon be presented with silver service stars of neat design. CH 18 Apr
James D. Florio and Laura Melliges, Italians of Co1p, were married Tuesday in Carbondale. MDR Friday, 18 Apr
Marriage licenses
John W. Ditterline, 19, Cambria & Ivy M. Morgan, 19, Carterville
W.L. Snoddy, 31 & Essie Oakley, 25, both of Herrin
George Pham, 43 & Ollie Carruthers, 25, both of Dewmaine MDR 19 Apr
Crying she was choking to death, Margaret Gabriel, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Luther Gabriel of southeast of Crab Orchard, ran to her mother Friday and before help could arrive she died in her mother’s arms. She was born 13 Nov 1915. She leaves her parents, a brother Charles, 5 and sister Mary Ellen, 1. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 19 Apr
John Mazurek Jr., four-year-old son of John & Frances Mazurek of Spillertown, died Sunday of influenza & pneumonia. He was born 30 May 2915. Survived by his parents, brothers Stanley & Bobbie and a sister Jennie. The funeral was held at the Catholic Church at Spillertown. MDR Monday, 21 Apr
Marriage licenses
Nicholas Kramrly, 37 & Louise Herrin, 19, both of Marion
Wm. Taylor, 50 & Elizabeth Samuel, 41, both of Carterville
Oscar Adams, 25, Goreville & May Sweet, 16, Marion MDR 21 Apr
Leroy Sullens, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Sullens and Fay Arms, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Arms of East DeYoung Street, slipped off to Anna and was married Sunday at the home of the groom’s uncle, Rev. V. Sullens. MDR Tuesday, 22 Apr
Marriage licenses
David Hartwell, 21 & Bessie Miller, 16, both of Colp
Toy Castagna, 23 & Muzziata Malvaso, 16, both of Colp
Raymond Minter, 21 & Pearl Stilley, 18, both of Marion
Gaetano Chiarenza, 23 & Teresa Perrillo, 23, both of Marion MDR 22 Apr
Clyde Meredith, 21 & Vercie Perdue, 18, were married Monday in Murphysboro. They came in on the two o’clock car on the interurban. MDR 22 Apr
Mrs. Elza Cash died Wednesday. She was taken ill with influenza four weeks ago, auto intoxication and other complications developed. Lillie Dae Cash was born 12 Jun 1884 in Franklin County, Mo., the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Stubblefield, her mother’s maiden name was Matilda Sehrt? Her father died when she was quite small and seven or eight years later her mother married T.E. Craig of St. Louis. One brother, Otto, died aged 8 years. The family came to Illinois 23 years ago and she had lived in Marion the past 15 years. She married Elza Cash in 1906. She leaves behind her mother and stepfather and a brother, Edgar Craig. The funeral was held at the family home, 1205 North Van Buren Street with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 23 Apr
Carl Harrison, 26, oldest son of George Harrison of this city, died of tuberculosis in Asheville, N.C. His father was with him when death came. He attended Shurtliff College and later was a student at the Ames, Iowa Agriculture College. After leaving college, he had taken up management of his father’s extensive farm holdings where he labored along with the farm hands. He was inducted into the army about a year ago but was shortly dismissed because of his lungs and eyes bothering him. Burial will be in the City Cemetery. His mother died six years ago and a brother, Lawrence, was killed by lightning two years ago. He is survived by his father, a brother, Fred and a sister Julia. He was a nephew of Mrs. Sarah Alsbrook and Elijah Blankenship. HN 24 Apr & MDR 22 Apr Herrin News published a correction on 1 May stating he did not die of tuberculosis, but from pneumonia following influenza. He had gone to Ashville for treatment of rheumatism which followed when he had several teeth extracted.
Elves and Emmett Pleasant, aged 8 and 9 years, were found dependent in county court and consent of the father, John W. Pleasant, was given. They were committed to the Huddleston Baptist Home in Ironington with Rev. A.C. Keely as guardian. MDR Thursday, 24 Apr
Mrs. Tenny Bethell, widow of W.L. Bethell, died Friday of cancer of the stomach at her home in Spillertown. She was born 3 Jan 1846 in Tenn., and was married fifty years ago. Survivors are six children: Mrs. Micha Jackson of Spillertown, Mrs. Dora Suth of McLeansboro, C.M. Bethell of Ozark, John Bethell of Benton, Will Bethell of Herod and Joe Bethell of McLeansboro. Three children are dead. Burial will take place in Zion Cemetery at Ozark. MDR Friday, 25 Apr
Charles Hastings, an insurance man, took his own life Wednesday at the Demmick Hotel in West Frankfort by taking carbolic acid. He came to that city from Marion one year ago. It is said he borrowed money he could not pay back. He is survived by a wife and five children. Burial was at Carterville. MDR 25 Apr
Joseph Frank Moore, 916 East College Street, died of Bright’s disease. [No day given] He was born 27 Dec 1850 in Randolph County and married Etta Gill at Marion in 1895. The children are: Owen Moore, Mrs. Milo Hindman, Essa, Cora and Margaret. Leonard died aged 14. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 25 Apr
Charles Colombo, 24 And Lena Milana, 20, daughter of Henry Milana, were married Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. MDR 25 Apr
West Crain and daughter Allie attended the funeral of Bill Crain Tuesday at Hampton Church south of Carterville. MDR 25 Apr
James J. Knight, 40, and Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Stewart, 40, both of Benton, were married Thursday. This is the second marriage for both. MDR 25 Apr
John McCutcheon, a resident of Carterville over 40 years, died Sunday at his home on West Grand Avenue. He was born 12 Jul 1842 in Ayr, Scotland and came to Carterville from Murphysboro. Survivors are his widow, four daughters & three sons: Mrs. Grant Peterson of this city, Mrs. G.C. Hadley, Mrs. James Hutton and Mrs. Anna Harper all of East St. Louis, John of Herrin, Harrison of Harrisburg and Robert of this city. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 25 Apr
Lee B. Sheppard of Makanda was indicted for the murder of Arthur Neely several weeks ago. CH 25 Apr
Family difficulties is said to have caused Charles Hastings of West Frankfort, former resident of Carterville to shoot himself. He was the son-in-law of R.T. Dorris of this city. Surviving are his wife, three daughters and two sons. CH 25 Apr
John W. Ditterline of Cambria and Ivy M. Morgan of Carterville were married Thursday of last week in Marion. CH 25 Apr
Joe Vincent Walker, son of J.V. Walker of Carterville, and Jane/Jean Elizabeth Mitchell were married Thursday of last week at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. E.E. Mitchell. HN 24 Apr & CH 25 Apr
Miles Bell of this county, who is serving a 25-year sentence at Chester, was denied a pardon Monday. He was indicted in Feb 1910 for the murder of James Bishop near Clifford on 23 Jan 1910. Several previous attempts had been made to present Bell’s case to the board of pardons. CH 24 Apr
A 7-pound girl was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Earl Routley, 910 North Garfield, their second child and second daughter. MDR 25 Apr
Frank Gatch, 25, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Gatch, a Lithuanian employed in Johnston Mine No. 2, was killed Saturday by a falling cage. He had recently returned from a four years’ service in the Navy. He has a brother serving with the American Army in Siberia. Burial in City Cemetery. MDR 19 Apr & CH 25 Apr
William Taylor and Elizabeth Samuel, both of this city, were married Saturday in Marion. CH 25 Apr
James R. Martin, who has been rooming the past two months at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Howell, 405 North Madison, died Saturday. He came to Mrs. Howell to inquire about a ring he had lost when he fell, striking his head against the wall violently. A coroner’s jury found he died of unknown causes. He claimed Olney as his home and said he had a son and grandson who ran a sawmill in Simpson of which he was the manager and was engaged in buying timber in this section. It was reported he had been paroled from Chester penitentiary. MDR Saturday, 26 Apr
Marriage license
William M. Cross, 64, DeSoto & Rachel Leeper, 57, Herrin
J.F. Thompson, 31, Ozark & Ada Balance, 20, New Burnside MDR 26 Apr
Card of Thanks — In sickness and death of our little darling Aileen. Mr. & Mrs. L.D. Church. MDR 26 Apr
Groce Lawrence died 23 Apr at his home in Peoria. He was born 9 Dec 1865 in Waller County, Texas and moved to Herrin in 1900. He was elected City Clerk in 1906. In 1909 he was elected state vice president of U.M.W.A. and moved to Peoria. He married Myra Alford in Texas in September 1889. Seven children were born: Ernest of Marion, now in France with the A.E.F., George, Groce, Charles, Paul, Lewis and Mrs. Mae Mabee, all of Peoria. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. He suffered a stroke about a year ago and never recovered and had been a patient in the hospital at Bartonville, near Peoria. MDR Monday, 28 Apr
Five 10-inch saws were found Monday hidden in the cells of prisoners at the county jail. They were believed passed in by outsiders for the use of two prisoners who are suspected of an attempt soon of jail delivery. It is reported the saws are the property of Clyde Nelson of Herrin who is held in default of a bond of $1,000 for burglary and larceny, and K. Eddy who was brought to Marion last week charged with stealing an automobile from Mr. Hampton. MDR 28 Apr
Loren Camden of Stonefort and Lizzie Loless of Creal Springs were married Sunday. MDR 28 Apr
James R.L. Martin of Olney was called here by the sudden death of his father, James R. Martin. The funeral will be Tuesday with burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 28 Apr
Ransom Morgan was found insane Monday and was sent to the asylum. He was sent to the asylum in 1894 but discharged cured a year later. MDR 28 Apr
Bertha Finney, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Asley Finney of Energy died 26 Apr of pneumonia. She was born 2 Aug 1916. There is one other child in the family, a boy aged 4 months. Burial in Herrin Cemetery. MDR 28 Apr
Miss Lucetta Haldeman died Monday at the home of her niece and family, Mr. & Mrs. W.B. Lee, four miles southeast of Marion, with whom she had made her home the past eleven years. She was born in Cumberland County, Penn. on 17 Nov 1828, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Haldeman and had lived in Illinois many years. She claimed Bement as her home where she owned a beautiful residence and valuable property. But with increasing years she was unable to maintain her home and came to live with her niece. Three brothers and one sister preceded her to the grave and she has no living relatives except three nephews and two nieces. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 28 Apr
Marriage licenses
Felix Zacada, 26 & Stella Mazurek, 18, both of Spillertown
Gandy Curtis, 22, Bush & Mary Gabbai, 18, Royalton
J.H. Hamby, 34, White Ash & Clara Johnston, 21, Johnston City
Campbell Higgins, 30, Herrin & Mary Provence, 18, Carterville
George Williams, 45 & Mary Cameron, 46, both of Johnston City MDR Tuesday, 29 Apr
May
Rebecca Turner, relict of the late Elijah 3. Turner, died at her home northeast of Marion in the Coal Bank Springs community at midnight, 30 April. She was born 22 Nov 1836, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Parks who moved from Tennessee to Illinois shortly after statehood was proclaimed. She was the mother of 14 children, ten survive: Hosea of Stonefort, Lon of Marion, Jasper & Lewis of Marion Route 5, Milo of Pittsburg, John of Marion Route 3, Mrs. Angeline Barnett of Stonefort Route 2, Mrs. Ella Henderson of Oklahoma, Mrs. Lula Arnold and Mrs. Lora Parks of Stonefort Route 2. Burial in Coal Bank Springs Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 1 May
George Williams and Mrs. Mary Cameron, both of Johnston City, were married Monday. MDR 1 May
Bonnie Kennedy vs Walter Kennedy, bill for divorce, he a non-resident. MDR 1 May
Mrs. Kate Thompson, 37, sister of Guy Young of this city, died of cancer last week at Huntington, W.V. She had resided in West Virginia a number of years. The body was shipped here for burial. HN 1 May
Mrs. Rose Kruzel, 38, Lithuanian, died Sunday at her home in Bush and was buried in St. Carlo Cemetery. HN 1 May
An 8-pound girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Lee Emery this week. CH 2 May
Otis McMillian vs Stella McMillian, she a non-resident. Bill for divorce. CH 2 May
Mrs. Seaton Morris, 50 years, 9 months and 3 days old, died of cancer 22 Apr at her home near Energy. Survived by her husband and two children: Charles Morris and Mrs. James Moore, three brothers and a sister, Mrs. Oscar Wynn of Crainville. Burial at Hurricane MDR 28 Apr & CH 2 May
Mrs. Effie Clendenin of Energy was hauled before County Judge Slater Saturday, charged with failing to provide proper clothing and shelter for her two children. She was permitted to keep the children with John Harris of Herrin appointed probationary officer to look after their interests. CH 2 May
Marriage licenses
Oby Utley, 18, & Gladys Owens, 16, both of Marion, Thos. Utley & Mrs. Francis Owens, parents, give consent.
Della McCormiex?, 21, Marion & Ella Mcmeen, 18, West Frankfort MDR 3 May
Marriage licenses issued in Franklin County
John A. McClintock, 29 & Edith Bender, 19, both of Herrin
Earl Deason, 25 & Nella Mann, 24, both of Herrin
Guy Williams, 29, Johnston City & Pearl Ann Rhine, 16, Thompsonville MDR 3 May
Ruth Latham, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Latham of Marion and Allen H. Stinson were married Monday in Jacksonville, Florida. MDR Monday 5 May
The body of Amanda Feurer is being brought to Maplewood Cemetery in this city for interment by Frick & Hudgens, undertakers. She died in 1897 when she was eight years old and was buried in Fountain Cemetery. The father, Squire E.C. Feurer, died here last December and it was his request that the body be brought and laid by the side of his. Walter, Oscar and Eugene Feurer, Elizabeth Feurer and Mrs. Gertrude Broeking, brothers and sisters, besides the mother live in or near Marion. MDR 5 May
Marriages
James D. Ford, 23 & Alma Ward, 19, both of Herrin, were married Saturday.
Solomon Foster, 28, of Marion & Olthel Threldkill, 18, of Lowell, Monday.
Elmer Linden & Trilby Cross, Monday. They came from Mt. Vernon and returned there.
Creed Turner of Creal Springs & Esta Marie Allen of Marion, Monday. W.S. Allen, father of the bride, gave consent. MDR 5 May
Lincoln Bradley, son of Mr. & Mrs. Al. Bradley and Artie Furlong, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Felix Furlong, were married Saturday. MDR 5 May
Mr. & Mrs. T.J. Utley entertained Friday night in honor of their son, Obie Utley and wife who were married Thursday. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Owens. MDR 5 May
George V. Berra and Jennie J. Calcaterra will be married Tuesday by Reverend Father E. Senese at the church in Herrin. MDR 5 May
Mary A. Stanley, widow of H.H. Stanley, died 4 May at the home of her son, Harry Stanley at Scott, Kansas, where she had been living since the death of Mr. Stanley about six years ago. Word was received by her sister-in-law, Mrs. O.P. Brown of 415 South Court Street. She had been quite ill with influenza but it was thought she had recovered. She was born in Union County but the family resided in Williamson and Johnson Counties many years. Her husband collected the taxes for several terms. She was the mother of 8 children, five survive: Mack Stanley of Chester, Oda Stanley of Louisiana, Harry Stanley of Scott, Kansas, Mrs. Clyde Throgmorton of Wolf Creek and Mrs. Pearl West of Tamaroa. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery by the side of her husband. MDR Tuesday, 6 May
Two cases came up in the divorce mill Tuesday. Lue Griffin was granted a divorce Tuesday from Hubert Griffin and her maiden name of Clendenin restored. The case of Golda McCall against vs Marion McCall was taken up and Judge Lewis denied the petition. MDR 6 May
James Dilley, 67, an inmate of the county farm, died Sunday of Bright’s Disease. He was taken to the county home last fall. He has no known relatives. MDR 6 May
Marriage licenses
Jas. D. Ford, 23 & Alma War, 19, both of Herrin
George C. Berra, 22 & Jennie J. Calcaterra, 19, both of Herrin
Delbert Emery, 20 & Edna Jerals, 18, both of Marion
Solomon Foster, 28, Marion & Othel Threkeld, 18, Lowell, Ky.
Creed Turner, 26, Creal Springs & Esta Mae Allen, 17, Marion
Elmer Linden, 22 & Trilby Cross, 19, both of Mt. Vernon
Charles Magnotti, 21 & Victoria Ruffino, 18, both of Herrin MDR 6 May
Sgt. Matt Tanner and wife are the proud parents of a six and a half baby boy who arrived Monday. He has been named A.T. Tanner. The mother is the former Zelma Baker. MDR 6 May
Marriage licenses
Loren McGee, 21 & And Oma Cleaver, 18, both of Carterville
Paul Cerutti, 27 & Jennie Montini, 18, both of Herrin MDR Thursday, 8 May
A marriage license was issued Thursday in Murphysboro to William H. Schivegman, 18, Herrin & Helen Lauder, 28, Carterville. MDR Friday 9 May
A girl was born last week to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Walker. CH 9 May
Louis Garavalgia, 38, was killed Friday while at work in the mine of Western Coal Mining Co. at Bush. He is survived by a wife and two children. CH 9 May
Gladys Moore of Carrier Mills, formerly of this city, and Oscar Grace of Carrier Mills, were married Saturday in this city. CH 9 May
Rev. Larkin Toller, 72, aged Baptist minister, died Friday at his home west of Goreville. He was born in Union County. He had been preaching over 40 years and had often occupied the pulpit in Marion. He married Mary Goddard who died after Albert was born. Five children were born and survive: Willie of Mounds, Mrs. Minnie Jenkins and Mrs. Alice Stroud of near Goreville, Mrs. Manila Jones of Carbondale and Albert of Mounds. He married second Mrs. Sarah Moulton who preceded him to the great beyond. Ernest Moulton of Marion is a stepson. Two brothers survive: W.D. of Goreville and Thomas of Johnson County. A brother, Henry, is deceased. Burial at Lake Creek Cemetery in Union County. MDR Saturday, 10 May
Mrs. John Eberle, 51, died Saturday of cancer at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Davis. Her home was in St. Louis, but she had been bedfast at the home of her daughter the past year. Ollie Eberle was born 9 Sep 1868 in Saline County. Survived by her husband, mother Mrs. Barbara Goodman of Galatia, daughter Mrs. Herman Davis, brothers George Goodman of Galatia, Nancy Bohn of Harrisburg, sisters Nellie Goodman of Galatia and Lizzie Mitchell of Oklahoma. MDR 10 & 12 May
Edward G. Sullivan died 11 May after an illness that extended over five years. He was born 27 May 1868 near Thompsonville. He married Sarah Pyle who survives with five children: Roy of West Frankfort, Lieut. Lee Sullivan of Marion, Stanley of West Frankfort, Alma & Bess of Marion. Two grandchildren also survive: Paul Wing, son of Stanley Sullivan and Virginia Leroy, daughter of Lee Sullivan. Burial will be in the family cemetery/Mt. Etna near Thompsonville. MDR Monday, 12 & 14May
Albert Tripp, son of Henry Tripp of Hudgens and May Cox, daughter of Frank Cox secured a marriage license Saturday. MDR 12 May
William Smith, 22 and Naomi Mae Chew, 20 of Herrin were married Saturday. MDR 12 May
Divorces were granted Saturday to Florence Gray vs Fred Gray and Allie Siet vs Leroy Siett. MDR 12 May
Marriage licenses
Albert Tripp, 21, Marion & May Cox, 18, Hudgens
Louis McGee, 21 & Ella Armstrong, 17, both of Carterville. Consent of Mrs. Mary A. Armstrong, mother. MDR 12 May
A divorce and alimony were granted Monday to Elizabeth Frazier from B.F. Frazier. MDR 12 May
Coroner William McCown held an inquest over the body of Norma Lucile, aged 3 months, the second child of N. & Maggie Legros of Herrin. The child was found dead in bed Sunday morning. MDR 12 May
Marriage licenses
Charles Allman, 34, St. Louis & Alice May Ward, 19, Glasgow, Mo.
John Zukaskis, 27 & Bessie Kentris, 22, both of West Frankfort MDR Tuesday, 13 May
James M. Campbell of Crab Orchard died Tuesday. He was the son of Aaron Campbell and Elizabeth Clarida. He moved to Williamson County in 1838 with his father. His wife died in 1902. Before her marriage on 20 Mar 1834 [as written], she was Miss Francis E. Kennison. Seven children born to this union have died, three survive: John H. of Marion, Charles A. of Thebes and Mrs. Ella Cox of Crab Orchard. No brothers or sisters survive. During the Civil war he was a deputy sheriff. Funeral services were at the old home place near Crab Orchard. MDR 13 May
A divorce was granted with custody of the children Tuesday to Bertha M. Qualls from William R. Qualls. MDR 13 May
James R. Martin was buried Tuesday after his son failed to return for the body. He dropped dead on the streets of Marion on April 26. His son came to Marion following the death and arranged for the Marion Cooperative Undertaking Company to keep the body until he could make arrangements for the body at Olney. The son however has gone to California and evidently abandoned his father, so the undertakers buried the body on Tuesday. MDR Wednesday, 14 May
A divorce was granted to Carrie Carson from Edward Carson and her maiden name, Carrie Norman was restored. MDR 14 May
Marriage license
Loren Porter, 21 & Esta Stonum, 19, both of Marion MDR Thursday, 15 May
From the Miami, Fla. Papers comes the news that Laura Bevil and Lt. Gerald F. Courtney of Rochester, N.Y., were married. The bride is a daughter of contractor Walt Bevil, who formerly resided here. HN 15 May
Helen Lauder of Carterville and Will Schwegman of this city were married last week at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Lauder. HN 15 May
James Eilfin, a miner of Johnston City, accidentally killed himself Thursday of last week while in the yard of Mrs. Crouch in that city. He had been trying out the gun and placed it in his pocket when it accidentally discharged, the shot taking effect just below the ribs. CH 16 May
Helen Lauder, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Lauder of this city, and William Shevesman of Marion, were married Tuesday of last week in Murphysboro. CH 16 May
A marriage license was issued Thursday in Murphysboro to Louie Vivins, 22, of Bush and Anna Borosky, 20, of Herrin. MDR Friday, 16 May
A divorce was granted Thursday to Lucy Adams from Luther Adams, both of Herrin. MDR 16 May
Marriage licenses
Burke Jeralds, 22 & Daisy Campbell, 21, both of Carterville
Mack Taner, 27, Stonefort & Sinda Holmes, 17, Creal Springs
Salvatore Damico, 23 & Mrs. Michelina Sollami, 34, both of Freeman Spur MDR Saturday, 17 May
Dr. R.W. Fisher, Marion dentist, will be married on Monday in St. Louis to Ruth Dykema, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dykema of Chicago. MDR Monday, 19 May
Beatrice Redding vs Frank Redding, bill for divorce, he a non-resident. MDR 19 May
Marriage license
Charley Wilson, 55 & Rosa Green, 40, both of Marion MDR 19 May
Marriage license
George White, 39 & Emelie E. Meyers, 33, both of Belleville MDR 20 May
Marriage licenses issued in Murphysboro
Clarice Talley, 21 & Opal Felts, 18, both of Carterville
Logan N. Colp, 28 & Laura F. Crsin, 25, both of Carterville MDR 20 May
Lydia M. Fleming, wife of Logan Fleming, died at her home in Johnston City and was buried in West Frankfort Cemetery. She was 65 and a sister of John Hathaway, the undertaker at Johnston City. A daughter also survives. MDR Tuesday, 20 May
Marriage license
Charles Norbut, 35, Johnston City & Mary Zebroski, 29, Spillertown MDR Wednesday, 21 May
Mr. & Mrs. O.A. Morgan announce the coming marriage of their daughter, Thelma, to James Fortune, son of Mrs. F.J. Hackman of St. Louis and a nephew of Mike F. Fortune of Marion. Miss Morgan was member of junior class of M.T.H.S.. The romance started when they were both freshmen in the local school. MDR Thursday, 22 May
A new moving picture house will be opened in Johnston City on June 2. It will be the American and will be operated at the opera house. C.C. Jones is the proprietor and Jack De Poyster will be his manager. De Poyster is a live man in the business and successfully operated the Roland Theatre in Marion for some time. MDR 22 May
Robert Newton was brought to Marion Thursday by Deputy Sheriff John Schaffer on a peace bond. He is alleged to have beaten up his wife and children and to have taken all the properly from the home in Herrin and sold it. He was formerly in the state penitentiary but had been free for about a year. MDR 22 May
Marriage license
Harry L. Dimmick, 25 & Gola Duglass (Douglas?), 28, both of West Frankfort MDR 22 May
Rosie Macre, 12-year-old daughter of a miner living at Donnely Row in the vicinity of No. 9 mine, disappeared from her home Monday. She had been assigned the easy task of taking the family cow out to pasture and watch her graze Monday morning. Heavy rain fell during the morning and drove her into shelter and she lost sight of the cow. When she came in at noon, her folks gave her a whipping for deserting the cow and letting her get out of her sight. Heartbroken, she left home and presumably went in search of the cow and has not returned. She is Italian, but speaks English better than her mother tongue. She spent some time in an orphanage in Belleville and had been with her parents but two years the last time. Her brother came to The News office and wanted to put an ad in the paper for his lost sister. HN 22 May
Charged with disorderly conduct on Monday of last week at the Diamond Café, where it is said they became concerned with a woman who drifted in from Donaly Row, an abandoned mining camp north of this city, Paul Woods, Roy Howell, police magistrate, Ed Zimmerman and Dolph Morris, entered pleas of guilty Friday and Saturday before Justice of the Peace Timothy Cagle and were fined $5 and costs each. It is stated the disorderly conduct took place in the café at 2 a.m. Tuesday unbeknown to E.E. Cross, proprietor, who has since made a change in his night man. Marshal George Walker made the arrests. CH 23 May
Laura Crain, daughter of L.G. Crain, and Logan Colp, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Colp, were married Saturday in Murphysboro. CH 23 May
Hazel Jorden, daughter of Frank Jorden of this city, and Darral Walton of St. Louis, were married Tuesday of last week in St. Louis. The groom has just returned from service overseas with the 138th Division. They will make their home in St. Charles, Mo. CH 23 May
Mrs. Ida Cline, 33, was fatally injured Wednesday night of last week, 15 May, on the hard road near Madison No. 9 mine as she leaped from an auto while it was in motion. She died after being taken to the hospital in Herrin. She was joyriding in a car with Audie Rains, Jimmie Fletcher and Hazel Johnson. She became alarmed when she was told the car was driven by Hazel Johnson, 15, who was pretending to drive. She got out of the car but was persuaded to get back in when Hazel Johnson again pretended to drive. She was the widow of Otto Cline who died three years ago. She is survived by a four-year-old son, Albert, one sister and one brother in Herrin and two brothers in France with the American troops. Burial in the Marion cemetery beside her husband. HN 15 May & CH 23 May
Henry L. Summers died Saturday following an illness that dated back to the influenza epidemic of last fall. He was born 30 Sep 1879 in the eastern part of the county. He leaves a widow and three children: Gilford, age 15, Leo, aged 11 and Evelyn, aged 3, also brothers: Andy Summers, a Marion teamster, James Summers, a local miner and R.A. Summers who lives near the Saline County line. Also surviving are sisters: Mrs. Clara Hall of Orient and Mrs. Anna Westbrook of Mt. Vernon and a half sister, Mrs. Morning Dorris of Corinth. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Saturday, 24 May
Marriage licenses
J.G. Harris, 69, Galatia & Janie Boatright, 59, Marion
Guy Goddard, 21 & Nellie Vaughn, 18, both of Bloomflend Claude Lacefield, 23 & Grace Filkins, 18, both of Herrin R.D. Lawrence, 34 & Bertha Lewis, 33, both of Carterville MDR 24 May
Earl F. Schafer and Pearl Allen, both of Clifford, were married Saturday in Murphysboro. MDR 24 May
A 7 1/2-pound girl was born 22 May to Mr. & Mrs. Everett Rich. Mrs. Rich was formerly Miss Virtie Schaubert. MDR 24 May
Floyd Bradley vs Bettie Bradley, bill for divorce, she a non-resident. MDR 24 May
Beatrice Redding vs Frank Redding, bill for divorce, he a non-resident. MDR Monday, 26 May
Marriage licenses
William Johnson, 38 & Kate Arnold, 33, both of Herrin
Raymond F. Weger, 23 of Lawrenceville & Myrtle R. Perry, 27, St. Francisville MDR Tuesday, 27 May
Steve Takach and Miss Anna Sharkade, daughter of Frank Sharkade were married Saturday. MDR 27 May
Mrs. Lucinda Butler was arrested Sunday on a charge of drunkenness and disturbing the peace. She was fined $19.60 plus costs. She said that July 1 would soon be here and she wanted her share of the flowing spirits before that time arrived. MDR 27 May
Ruth Phillips, daughter of Rev. & Mrs. C.R. Phillips of the Methodist Church in Herrin announced she will marry H.A. Gulley, formerly of Marion but now of Louisiana. MDR 28 May & HN 29 May
Frank Obed was badly burned at the Old Mine at Johnston City on Monday and died at Emma Jones Hospital on Tuesday. He was a married man with four children. MDR Wednesday, 28 May
Marriage license
Bernard Franey, 34 & Catherine Mensche, 20, both of St. Louis MDR 28 May
Visitors came from many places for the dedication of Goddard Chapel. The bible which has been donated to the chapel by David E. Gibson is a rare volume. It comes from an old English publishing house and is illustrated with scores of rare steel engravings. [Lengthy articles with a description of the parade, memorial service and a list of some people from out-of-town attending.] MDR Friday, 30 May & Saturday 31 May
Williamson County’s gold stars
Cpl. James Todd, Marion, killed in action with British army Dec 1916
Charles Shaffer, Hurst, killed in action in France 2 Jun, 1917
Otis C. Ladd, Herrin, died in service at Fort Snelling, Minn. 4 Apr 1918
Lawrence Benson, Creal Springs, died in service at Camp Taylor, Ky. 5 Apr 1918
Elmer Loless, Creal Springs, died in service Camp Taylor, Ky. 21 Apr 1918
Albert D. Heyde, Marion, died of wounds received in action in France 8 May 1918
Thomas F. Tyson, Marion, killed in action in France 20 Jul 1918
Henry 0. Burns, Johnston City, killed in action in France 14 Jun 1918
Dominic Ossole, Johnston City, killed in accident at Camp Shelby, Miss. 15 Jul 1918
Clarence Hunter, Marion, killed in action in France 20 Jul 1918
David Cusson, White Ash, killed in action in France 2 Aug 1918
Rolla McRea, Cambria, Killed in action in France 15 Aug 1918
Clarence Dozier, Clifford, died of wounds in France 20 Aug 1918
Lloyd Holland, Herrin, died in service at Great Lakes, Ill. 23 Sep 1918
Hal Robertson, Marion, died in service at Great Lakes, Ill. 24 Sep 1918
Tom Abbott, Herrin, killed in action in France 2 Sep 1918
Marvin Roark, Herrin, died in service at Camp Custer, Mich. 3 Oct 1918
Charles Batson, Cottage Home, killed in action in France 18 Jul 1918
Byron Durham, Marion, died in service at Camp Sherman, Ohio 6 Oct 1918
Frank Dungey, Creal Springs, killed in action in France 14 Sep 1918
Sam Graves, Crab Orchard, died in service at Camp Mills, N.Y. 10 Oct 1918
Andrew Dunning, Herrin, lost in sinking of steamship Ticonderoga by U-boat 10 Sep 1918
Thomas Stevens, Marion, died in service at Camp Grant, III. 18 Oct 1918
Walter Clyde Sherertz, Marion, died in service at Camp Mills, N.Y. 20 Oct 1918
Ben Grant, Pittsburg, died in service at Chattanooga, Tenn. 21 Oct 1918
Ray Rushing, Carterville, died in service at Alexandra, Va. 21 Oct 1918
Earl Follis, Johnston City, died following sinking Transport Otranto, 6 Oct 1918
Thomas K. Williams, Clifford, killed in action in France 7 Oct 1918
George Day, Carterville, died in service at Camp Mills, N.Y. 27 Oct 1918
James Miller, Marion, died of disease in France 10 Oct 1918
David E. Davis, Herrin, killed in action in France 24 Sep 1918
Roscoe Propes, Herrin, killed in action in France 24 Sep 1918
Edward Duncan, Carterville, died in service at Camp Shelby, Miss. 1 Nov 1918
George P. Day, Carterville, died in service at Camp Shelby, Miss. 28 Oct 1918
James E. Worley, Marion, died of disease in France 9 Oct 1918
Noel Robinson, Hurst, killed in action in France 4 Oct 1918
Everett L. Pate, Herrin, died in service in France 10 Oct 1918
Lieut. Vincent Macurdy, Marion, killed in airplane accident at Barron Field, Tx. 13 Nov 1918
John Gill, Creal Springs, died in service at Camp Mills, N.Y. 9 Nov 1918
H. Garris, Herrin, died in service in France 1 Nov 1918
Cecil Draper, Herrin, killed in action in France 30 Oct 1918
Arlie Lawrence, Johnston City, killed in action in France 8 Oct 1918
Preston Staten, Herrin, killed in action in France 14 Oct 1918
Herbert Roberts, Marion, died of disease in France 3 Oct 1918
Louis Tanner, Creal Springs, died in service at Camp Wheeler, Ga. 21 Nov 1918
Fred Harris, Marion, died of disease in France 12 Oct 1918
Dennis L. Kirby, Marion, killed in action in France 12 Oct 1918
Robert L. Parker, Herrin, killed in action in France 13 Oct 1918
Wm. A. Westmoreland, Marion, died of disease in France 28 Oct 1918
Warren Knobeloch, Marion, died in service at Scott Field 22 Nov 1918
Fred L. Shepherd, Carterville, killed in action in France Oct 1918
Lloyd J. Laney, [no hometown listed] died of pneumonia in England 20 Oct 1918
Sgt. Wm. Watson, Marion, killed in action in France Nov 1918
Leonard Waddington, Herrin, killed in action in France Nov 1918
Otis Brayfield, Cambria, killed in action in France 7 Nov 1918
Corp. Emmerson Lee, Marion, killed in action in France 11 Nov 1918
Edward W. Schwegman, Herrin, died of disease in service 13 Oct 1918
James Miller, Marion, died of pneumonia with Canadian E.F. in France 6 Oct 1918
Cpl. Earl Herschel Pillow, Marion, died of wounds received in action in France 11 Nov 1918
Milo Clayton, Johnston City, died at Camp Grant following operation as results of wounds received in action in France 7 Feb 1919
Mike McNeill, Carterville, died of disease in France Oct 1918
Ezra D. Strouble, Marion, died of disease in France 17 Mar 1919
Rossie Waller, Carterville, died in service in France Oct 1918
Johnson Gill, Creal Springs, died in service at Camp Mills Oct 1918
Clarence Arvil Stodghill, Johnston City, died in service in France Oct 1918
Roy Casey, Creal Springs, died in service in France Oct 1918 MDR 30 May
Thomas Mosley Hurley, 54, was killed Wednesday at the Federal mine north of this city by being crushed between a mine car and a pillar. Survivors are his wife, Anna, children: Mrs. Evan McCluskey, Mrs. Ethel Smith, Mrs. Bessie Jordon, all residing in this city and Elmer, Bertha, Laura, Irena, Othar, Howard and Dempsey, all at home. CH 30 May
In memory of Robert Kirk who departed this life two years ago, May 29, 1917. Sadly missed by wife, sons and daughters. CH 30 May
A boy was born last week to Mr. & Mrs. Harish Phillips of Dewmaine. CH 30 May
Charles Eugene Brassiere, 11, son of Mrs. Hattie Brassiere of Donaly Row, died Saturday from hydrophobia. He had been bitten a few days before. The body was taken to Sumner Hill for interment. CH 30 May
Mrs. John Walsh died Friday at Emma Jones Hospital, the day the family planned to move from Marion. She suffered a long time with liver cancer. The husband is a horse trainer for T.B. Waters and goes to another course immediately. The family had been here only a short time. The mother, Mrs. W.A. Seward, three sisters, Mesdames Emma Mogler, Lucy Fettinger and Mary Paige, all of St. Louis, were at the
bedside with the husband when death came. She was born 6 May 1880 at Desota, Illinois and was married in 1905. No children survive. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR Saturday, 31 May
A damage suit for $5,000 was filed Saturday, brought by Sam Childress against the Egyptian Powder Company. An explosion occurred at the company’s powder plant near Herrin on the night of February 10 and as a result a window fell on 12-year-old Estella Childress, killing her. She was in bed at the time suffering from influenza. MDR 31 May
An eight-pound girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Hal Robertson, 904 West Chestnut Friday. MDR 31 May
Aud Miller and Anna L. McMullin came to Marion Thursday for a marriage license and as both were under age it was refused. The groom secured an affidavit from his father, J. Marshall Miller of Carrier Mills, granting permission to him. Saturday morning appeared before County Clerk E.H. Scoby with the father of the bride, Sam McMullin. The license was granted and the couple returned to Johnston City. MDR 31 May
June
Marriage licenses
Robert Clyne Walker, 22, Carterville & Alta Morene McKinney, 18, Energy
Roy E. Hailey, 27 & Nellie Mcroy, 23, both of Creal Springs
T.R. Ward, 44, Herrin & Pearl McCsne, 29, West Frankfort MDR Monday, 2 Jun
Joe Walker, 21 & Afton Williams, 18, both of Carterville, were married Saturday in Murphysboro. MDR 2 Jun
Joseph Pentecost, a farmer living not far distant from Mouser’s store, died Sunday. He was born 9 Aug 1848 in Tennessee but had lived practically all his life on the farm where he died. His first wife died a great many years ago and he married a second time three years ago and this wife survives. All but one child, Mrs. Henry Walker, survive: George of Carterville, Minnie of Missouri, Robert and Mrs. Rachel Frey who live near the home place and Mrs. Sarah Batson and Tom of Pittsburg. Burial in Crab Orchard Cemetery. MDR 2 Jun
Marriage licenses
Wm. Ernest Watson, 24 & Lenora McMinn, 20, both of Makanda
Richard Worth, 21, White Ash & Margaret Ann Belt, 18, Marion
Packer Holmes, 43, Palzo & Eva Tanner, 19, Absher MDR Tuesday, 3 Jun
Will Mclaren, son of A.B. McLaren of this city and Florence Eggleston of St. Louis were married Sunday in St. Louis. MDR 3 Jun
Luther Graeff killed himself with a shotgun after murderously assaulting his wife on their farm 8 or 9 miles northwest of Murphysboro. He used a “gamble stick,” such as is used for hanging up hogs at butchering time. Mrs. Graeff’s 12-year-old son, Lesley Burkey, jumped on his back and took the stick away from him. Graeff took a shotgun and left the house. His body was found the next morning a quarter of a mile south of the house. Mrs. Graeff was terribly beaten, some of the head wounds being five and a half inches long. She was about 47, his second wife and had been married on May 22. Mrs. Lena (George) Koenig of Herrin is a daughter of Mrs. Graeff. Luther Graeff was buried in Mt. Joy Cemetery near the family home. MDR Wednesday, 4 Jun & 6 Jun
Dykersburq — Artie Manier and his wife are parents of a baby boy. MDR 4 Jun
Samuel R. “Turkey” Hogan, 412/504 West Jefferson died Wednesday after a nearly eight months fight with tuberculosis. He had gone to New Mexico but got no better so he returned to Marion. He was born 4 Oct 1886 at Thompsonville, son of J.M. & M.M. Hogan. He married May Walker 11 Nov 1906. She survives with children: Ludine, age 12, Walker, age 10 and Guy Dewitt, age 3. The youngest child fell down the elevator in the Marion State and Savings Bank recently but was uninjured. Also surviving are his mother, Mary Clem (J.M.) Hogan who lives near Marion, brothers and sisters: Jack of Marion, George of Bush, Emery of Marion and Miss Lloyd Caplinger (as written) of Marion. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 4, 5 & 28 Jun
Marriage licenses
John Bione, 24 & Dorce Malandrene, 20 both of Herrin
Emil Gorget, 24, Danville & Hazel Allison, 17, Johnston City
Pvt. Frank Lampley, 26 & Mrs. Bessie Duncan Page, 26, both of Benton
John R. Whitehead, 19 & Sadie Stroud, 19, both of Spillertown
Lawrence J. Montgomery, 32, Herrin & Edna A. Higgins, 28, Johnston City MDR 4 Jun
Births
Dr. & Mrs. Carl Baker, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Martin, boy HN 5 Jun
Ella Bemis vs Harry Bemis, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. HN 5 Jun
I will no longer be responsible for debts made or contracted by my wife, Minnie Roark, having separated from her. Roy Roark HN 5 Jun
Pete Baltusky of Johnston City pled guilty to the murder of Joe Pulski on March 27 and was sentenced to life imprisonment. MDR Thursday, 5 Jun
Herman Sellers took his own life Thursday with a shotgun. He was a married man about 40 years of age, living in Southern Township near Day and leaves a widow and four children. For the past few months he had been in ill health. Burial in Meneese Cemetery. MDR 5 Jun
Lucille Potter, daughter of Judge & Mrs. W.0 Potter, and Dr. Gilbert White, son of Mr. & Mrs. John H. White, will be married Sunday. They will make their home in Kirksville, Missouri. MDR 5 Jun
Lucile Schaeffer vs Joseph C. Schaeffer, bill for divorce, he a non-resident. MDR 5 Jun
Lucile Jewell and Seville Hartwell were married Wednesday in Paducah, Ky. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Jewell of North Market Street and a sister to Viva Jewell. The groom is a son of Oscar Hartwell of North State Street. MDR 5 Jun
Alexander Ross, 62, died Saturday at his residence here. He is survived by his wife and children: Mrs. Carrie Morgan, Albert and Henry Ross. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 6 Jun
Susan Goodall Spiller, wife of William J. Spiller died Wednesday, 28 May, at her home in Marion. She was the mother of 14 children, 9 survive: Mrs. John H. Duncan, Mrs. M.L. Baker, Mrs. W.O. Potter & Mrs. Lou Boles of Marion, Mrs. Delia Eskew of Benton, Mrs. E. Harris of Carbondale, Mrs. Nellie Walker of this city, John and James Spiller. Her husband also survives. Three children died in infancy, Emma, wife of J.D. Goddard, died 12 years ago and Victoria White, wife of Harrison White, died 3 years ago. She was born 30 Jan 1836, the daughter of Joab Goodall and Nancy Palmer. Her brothers who reached maturity were: Turner Goodall who died in battle during the Civil War, John, Hardin, William, James, Frank and Thomas, all of whom are dead, her sisters are: Sarah who died in early youth, Mrs. Amanda Pulley who died a few years ago and Mrs. Mary Gray, the only surviving member. She married William J. Spiller, on 31 Mar 1853. Among the grandchildren are: Mrs. Clara Mills, Mrs. Harriett Boles Stephenson, W. Burgess Boles, Andrew Askew, Fred Waller, Carl Walker, Joe Walker, Nellie Walker, Mrs. F.G. Campbell, Mrs. Raymond Shaw, Miles Baker, Pauline Spiller, John Herman Spiller, Lucille Potter, Clyde Spiller, Maurice Potter, Eloise Potter, Violet Spiller, Raymond Spiller, Dorothy Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Mrs. Anice Bantz, Mrs. Grace Bliss, John Goddard, James D. Goddard, Harry Goddard, Jack Goddard, Ruth White, Glen Goddard and Dolly White. Nine grandsons were in military service at some time during the war: Andrew Askew, Jack Goddard, Jim Goddard, Joe Walker, Carl Walker, Maurice Potter and Miles Baker. Pall bearers were six grandsons, the eldest in each respective family: Clyde Spiller, Maurice Potter, Fred Walker, Glen Goddard, Andrew Eskew and Burgess Boles. The flower girls were granddaughters: Mrs. Raymond Shaw, Violet Spiller, Lucille Potter, Ruth & Dollie White, Elosie Potter of Marion and Elizabeth & Dorothy Harris of Carbondale. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR 29 & 30 May & CH 6 Jun
A six-pound boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Siegal Vaughan of Hurst. CH 6 Jun A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Wolf. CH 6 Jun
All rats in the city and vicinity must go. To encourage boys to go after them, the Williamson County Improvement Association is offering $5 to the boy who kills the most; second and third prizes are $4 and $3. CH 6 Jun
All eighth-grade graduates of the county are to have their pictures taken Saturday afternoon at Logan School. There are 446 graduates and it is hoped to have that number here for the picture. MDR Friday, 6 Jun
Mrs. Mary Dufour of White Ash is perhaps the happiest woman in Marion because her son, Private First-Class Lory L. Price is with her again after being reported missing and later found in a German prison camp. [A lengthy article describing his experiences overseas.] MDR Saturday, 7 Jun
John Edward Russell, 14, son of Oscar Russell, 404 North Washington, was killed by being run over by a train at Thebes. Both legs were cut off. He left Monday with Everett Thomas and Ed Lewis who returned home Tuesday night and claim to not know anything about his death. They said he got out of a car of lumber they were riding in when they got near Thebes and told them he was going to leave them and go to Texas. The parents saw an article in Thursday’s Republican stating the stranger’s underwear was made of Occidental flour sacks. They went to Thebes and identified the body. He is survived by four half-brothers: Claude Russell of Marion, James Arnett and Linnie? Arnett of West Frankfort and Thomas Arnett of the A.E.F. in France, also a half-sister, Mrs. Will Booth of Marion. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 7 & 9 Jun
Card of Thanks — For kindness and sympathy in sickness and death of our son, Leroy Dean Steele. Mrs. & Mrs. A.W. Steele MDR 7 Jun
A fifteen-pound girl was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Wm. E. Lewis residing east of Marion, their sixth child and fifth girl. MDR 7 Jun
Richard Worth of White Ash and Margaret Ann Bell of Marion were married Saturday. MDR 7 Jun
A son, Robert Eugene Collard, was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Earl Collard, their second child and second son. MDR 7 Jun
Marriage license
Toussant L. Alston, 27, Dewmaine & Bessie B. Sadberry, 21, Colp
Gilbert H. White, 23 & Lucile Potter, 21, both of Marion
L.P. Jones, 24 & Ethel Baker, 18, both of Carterville
Daltn Owens, 26 & Altha Gower, 20, both of Marion
J. Gus Gann, 32, West Frankfort & Myrtle Opal Brown, 32, Eldorado
August Ceresoli, 23 & Lena Margherio, 18, both of Bush
Earl? Pulley?, 20, Carterville & Mary Mills, 18, Colp MDR 7 Jun
A stillborn child was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. W.S. Allen of 908 East McKinley and was buried at Creal Springs the same day. Two other children survive. MDR 7 Jun
Howard Duncan, son of Mr. & Mrs. George Duncan of Johnston City, died Friday in a government hospital in Denver, Colorado. He contracted pneumonia in France and it later shifted to tuberculosis. The mother and a sister, Mrs. Harry Bracy of Marion spent five days with him before his death. Mrs. Dr. E. Slaton of Lexington, Ky. is a sister and Chief Justice W.W. Duncan is an uncle. He was born 25 years ago at Lake Creek. The funeral was held in the Christian Church. Burial in Masonic Cemetery. A lengthy article listing singers, pall bearers and flower girls. MDR Monday, 9 & 11 Jun
Lucille Potter, eldest daughter of Judge & Mrs. W.O. Potter and Gilbert White, son of Mr. & Mrs. John H. White, were married Sunday at the beautiful Potter home on North Market Street. [A lengthy article with a list of those attending.] MDR 9 Jun
Bartolomeo Gramaglia, an Italian of Johnston City, was shot and killed Sunday night. He operated a meat market near the Stiritz mine and he and A. Bartalio alias Cuneo or Coonie, were seen returning from a dance Sunday evening. Mrs. Mary Monfredio said Garmaglia hit Bartlemeo [as written] on the head with his fist in front of her home about 9:30 and the shooting took place in the front yard of the Bartalio home where it is thought Gramaglia had followed. The deceased has some cousins working in the mine at Christopher, but his family all live in the old country. Bartalio has not been located. The funeral was Tuesday at the New City Cemetery. MDR 9 Jun
Herschel Underwood and Geneva Miller, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sandy Miller, confided to close friends Tuesday that they would be married in Mt. Vernon and then visit points in the south. MDR Tuesday, 10 Jun
Mrs. Rosa Barton, 819 Maplewood, died Tuesday of pneumonia. She was born in Johnson County 1 Aug 1885, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. David S. Gray. Surviving are her husband, children: Olive Madge, 6 and Helen Ruth, 3 months. Eula Mae died three years ago at the age of four years. Also surviving are Mrs. Ida Elliott and Mrs. Pearl Gray of Vienna. [no relationship given] Funeral services at Bethlehem Church, Johnson County. MDR 10 Jun
A marriage license was issued Monday in Murphysboro to Henry N. Kelly, 51 of Goreville and Mrs. Winnie Chamness, 41 of Carterville. MDR 10 Jun
Myke Manos and Edith Day of West Frankfort were married Tuesday. MDR Wednesday, 11 Jun
Marriage licenses
Mike Manos, 28 & Edith Day, 18, both of west Frankfort
Martin Williams, 19 & Lulu Chamness, 20, both of Carterville. The groom is a son of Mrs. J.J. Wilfong. MDR 11 Jun
Charles Binkley dropped dead Tuesday in the yard of his home. He was born at Spillertown 1 Dec 1866 and married Anna Vaughn 35 years ago in Jefferson City, Mo. The widow and five children survive: Frank L. of Chicago, Earl of Marion, Mrs. Glenn Gulledge of Marion, Mrs. T.C. Clarida of Centralia and Mrs. Ben Lamaster of Marion. Three sisters and two brothers also survive: Mrs. Allice Miles of White Ash, Miss Vina Binkley of Marion, A.J. of Marion, Mrs. Mary Travelstead of Marion and Edgar of Marion. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 12 Jun & 13 Jun
Avis Rummage, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.F. Rummage of this city, and Ben Small, son of Mr. & Mrs. L.B. Small of Harrisburg, were married Saturday in Paducah, Ky. MDR 12 Jun
Marriage licenses
Harry H. Wood, 26 Anna & Bessie E. Barringer, 25, Jonesboro, son of James Wood, she is daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Barringer.]
J.C. Boucher, 23, Centralia & Mrs. Marie Elkins, 18, Benton MDR 12 Jun
Carlos Starno died Thursday in West Frankfort after being shot Sunday by Robert Jaketta in Johnston City. It is reported Jaketta and some companions went to the Stanos home late Sunday night and when Stanos came to the door, Jaketta opened fire on him. The charge took effect in the upper part of the face, blowing out an eye and penetrating the skull. MDR Friday, 13 Jun
Ethel McCluskey, wife of 0.0. McCluskey, died Monday. She was born in Fordville on 13 Jun 1883. She is survived by her husband who is a Spanish-American War veteran, daughter Carrie/Christine, 15, three sisters and two brothers: Myrtle, Margaret, Lois, Leman/Loman and Alva Reynolds. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 13 Jun
A marriage license was issued this week in Metropolis to Henry Pate, 54, of Marion and Fannie Hosman, 54, of Metropolis. MDR Saturday, 14 Jun
Melissa D. Shank vs Walter Shank, bill for divorce, he a non-resident. MDR 14 Jun
Marion, III. June 10, 1919. To Mr. J.G. Cleary, Laramie Wyoming: You are hereby notified that on Saturday, July 5, 1919, at 10 o’clock a.m. at my garage in Marion, Illinois, I will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder the Fiat Automobile which you left in my care and possession for repair and storage to pay the amount due me for said repair and storage. Dated at Marion, Illinois this 9th day of June 1919. H.W. Cagle MDR 14 Jun
In the justice courts
Mrs. Carrie Lasley convicted of disturbing the peace. Fined $3.00 & costs amounting to $7.80
Orville Frazier charged with running a house of ill repute
Chas. Mitchell of Herrin charged with disturbing the peace, fined $3.00 and costs amounting to $12.00
Pat McCartney and wife charged with disturbing the peace
Nettie Womict charged with disturbing the peace
Joe Pulleio charged with having on hand to much beer [as written]
Wm. L Fox and Beulah Gay pled guilty to disturbing the peace, each were fined $3.00 and costs making a total of $7.80 MDR 14 Jun
Marriage licenses
Rich Brock, 18 & Clara Bostain, 18, both of Carterville
Roy L. Perryman, 31 & Maggie Milan, 27, both of Herrin
Charles Carboni, 21 & Elsie May Winchester, 16, both of Herrin
Grant Winchester, father of the bride gave consent MDR 14 Jun
Arch Jones, ex-mayor of West Frankfort, died on Bright’s Disease Sunday. He was born on a farm southeast of Johnston City on 14 Dec 1871. Surviving are his wife, Lina, son Jay, daughter Thelma, mother, Mary E. Jones, brothers D.O., Chas. & D.C. of this city, L.L. of Zeigler, Raymond of McLean, Texas, sisters Mrs. Bertha Ashby of West Frankfort, Mrs. Zatta Crowder of Marion, Mrs. Lucy Mcgonegal of Carterville and Mrs. Bessie Atwood of Marion. Burial in New Boner Cemetery south of West Frankfort. MDR 14 Jun
J.C. Williams, 72, a Civil War veteran, and Mrs. Belle Goodman, 58, were married Sunday. MDR Monday, 16 Jun
Robert Jaketta was released from the county jail Saturday when the coroner’s jury at West Frankfort failed to order him held for shooting and killing Carlos Starno. MDR 16 Jun
Marriage license
James Monrote, 37, Marion & Ella May Keel, 20, White Ash MDR 16 Jun
A marriage license was issued in Murphysboro Saturday to Byron Odum, 21 & Eva McMahan, 24, both of Marion. MDR 16 Jun
To Otis Elkins and to all whom it may concern: A petition was filed by J.F. Barnes in county court to have certain children named Otis Elkins Jr., Obrie Elkins and Wynonie Elkins declared dependent and neglected children and to take from you custody and to give said children up for adoption. MDR 16 Jun
Albert Rambert, 42, was instantly killed by a fall of coal Monday at Johnston City & Big Muddy Coal Mine No. 2, two miles northwest of Johnston City. He and his father were had been assigned to room 16 to pull down the top coal and he loosened a prop and a mass of coal fell, completely burying him. He was found lying on his face with his legs folded under the body. He leaves a wife and five children, the oldest 20 years and the youngest 2 years. Witnesses were Honorat Rambert, Smith Sandefer and Bart Coburn. MDR Tuesday, 17 Jun
Ruth Phillips, 22, daughter of Rev. C.R. Phillips of Herrin, and Henry A. Gulley, 23 of Barham, La., formerly of Marion, were married Tuesday by the father of the bride. The groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gulley. They will make their home in Barham, La., where the groom has a job with a large lumber company. MDR 17 Jun
Marriage license
Carl Collins, 21 & Zora Williams, 18, both of Dewmaine MDR 17 Jun
Miss Elizabeth Jack made the following report on April 1, 1919 for State Welfare Commission on local conditions:
Williamson County Almshouse
Superintendent: Ehud Jeffer [Deter]
Several improvements have been made in the Williamson County almshouse within the last year. The inmate’s house has been re-roofed and there has been new wallpaper in the dining room and the women’s bed room and new paint on the walls of the men’s two rooms. The old building is in as good condition as it can be made. It is overcrowded, unsanitary and not suitable for such an institution.
Each of the four rooms of the almshouse has a grate fire. All the inmates perform their daily ablutions on the front porch where there are several small wash basins on the railing. There are no bathing facilities. There are no laundry conveniences. A large iron kettle in the front yard is used for boiling the clothes. It is not easy to wash people or clothing or bedding in the winter time in this institution. One woman was ironing her clothes at one end of the dining room table, heating her iron on a small shovel in the grate fire.
The meals must be all cooked in the superintendent’s home and carried to the little dining room of the inmates’ building.
There were 15 inmates on April 18, 1919. Of these 3 were women, the rest men. All were American born except one Irishman and 1 German.
The almshouse is illegally operated. It is contrary to the law of Illinois to lease the almshouse and pay for the board of the inmates. The superintendent has the use of the land free. The county pays 65 cents for the board of each inmate each day, and provides everything for the institution and the use of the inmates except the food. There are 89 acres of land.
The cost of the almshouse for the county during the fiscal year ending September 1918 was $3247.16
The county should comply with the law and should pay the superintendent a salary for the care of the almshouse and should profit by the sale of farm products.
The consensus of opinion in the county seems to be that very little can be done to improve this old building which is in need of everything and is so excellent and [an?] illustration of lack of conservation. Common sense improvements should have been made during all the past years. The present condition is typical of the almshouses in Illinois that have been operated according to the leasing system. The general opinion seems to be that the thing to do is to build a new institution that will be suitable and a credit to the county. The inspector agrees with this opinion.
Williamson County Jail
Sheriff Melvin Thaxton
April 18, 1919
There were no changes in the Williamson County Jail since its inspection of the year before. It is a good, comparatively new jail, in great need of paint on all the interior walls and on all the cages of the jail. It has had hard usage, and is now in a condition of rapid deterioration unless it is given immediate attention. It does not pay to allow the best institution in the county to be neglected. It should all be repainted in the interior.
The jail law making it illegal to place any child under 12 in any police station or jail in Illinois is not regarded in this county. According to the jail records two boys aged 11 were put in this jail on December 7 to December 15 on a charge of burglary. Then their parents took them out of jail.
Boys from the ages of 13 to 17 were held in this jail with old offenders and with men charged with felonies. The jail law requires that minors and first offenders should not be confined with old offenders and with men charged with infamous crimes. The jail has enough different parts to allow the classification of prisoners and if it is ever necessary to confine boys in jail they should not be put with hardened criminals. This county furnishes an excellent example of the need of observing such a law.
In the summer of 1918 two boys of juvenile court age were confined in the same cage with old offenders and one day were stabbed by another prisoner who was charged with a penitentiary offense. If the law had been observed this would not have happened. The effect on any boys of a county jail imprisonment is very bad. It is inevitable that they come out worse than they went in. But to be confined with the worst of the county criminals, to be stabbed and to be the witness of a very revolting suicide seems to be beyond the limits of what any young boys should be submitted to.
The sheriff is paid 25 cents a meal for the board of each prisoner. The county is to be congratulated on having such a good jail. The cage and walls should be painted. The law should be observed in regard to feeding the prisoners. The food should be brought in by the county and the sheriff paid for preparing and serving it instead of the old per diem system in use.
Jail population April 18, 1919
Awaiting transference, 4 men: robbery 2; murder 1; grand larceny, 1
Bound over to grand jury, 7 men: murder 3; attempt to murder 1; burglary & larceny 2;
grand larceny 1
Serving sentence, 1
Disorderly conduct, 1
Awaiting new trial, 1 man
Murder, 1
Awaiting trial in circuit court, 1 man
Rape, 1
Parole breaker, 1 man
Awaiting hearing, delinquent girl, 3 girls
Total, 15 men and 3 girls. MDR 18 Jun
Marriage license
Charles Marshall, 33, Johnston City & Lina Harris, 32, DuQuoin MDR 18 Jun
Sunday, June 22 will be the 101st birthday of Aunt “Dude” Goodall, Marion’s oldest resident and she will be the guest of honor at a dinner to be served at her home. She was born and raised in Saline County and has lived in Marion or within 20 miles of Marion al her life. She was the mother of 12 children, 3 of whom are living. [A picture of her.] MDR Thursday, 19 Jun
William Hudgens died 19 June at his home on South Future Street following a prolonged illness with a cancerous infection. He was born 16 Jan 1849 in Tennessee, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Hudgens. He married first Delia Cooksey in 1867. Five children were born, two sons died in infancy. Two daughters and one son survive: Mrs. Julia Woolard of West Frankfort, Mrs. Sarah Johnson of St. Louis and D.B. Hudgens of Hudgens. He married second Martha Latham on 30 Aug 1885. She survives. One sister also survives; Mrs. Sally Smith. The following brothers and sisters preceded him in death: John, Zack, Sandy, James, Henry, Mrs. Idia Norris and Mrs. Nancy Hampton. The funeral will be from Goddard Chapel in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 19 Jun
Marriage license
Bennie L. Lowell Jr., 25 & Mary Elizabeth Bagwell, 24, Murphysboro MDR 19 Jun
A marriage licenses was taken out in Murphysboro Tuesday by Prince Starks, 46 of Marion and Lizzie Lewis, 42, of Greenville. MDR Friday, 20 Jun
Edward Denning and Miss Allen Newell, both of Energy, came Wednesday to Murphysboro, accompanied by Mrs. Mamie Snider and Mrs. Alice Newell, took out a marriage license and was married at the Lutheran parsonage. MDR 20 Jun
A marriage license was issued Thursday in St. Louis to Arthur N. Humphrey, 3715 Cass Street, St. Louis, and Mrs. Nelly Davis of Marion. MDR 20 Jun
Marriage license
H.L. Treiglaff, 21, son of W.H. Treiglaff of Round Knob, & Lillian Buckner, 16, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Buckner, both of Marion, Mrs. Laura Buckner gave consent.
William Elliot, 21, Buckner & Lillie Jackson, 18, Creal Springs MDR 20 & 21 Jun
Ben Jarvis, son of Henry Jarvis, chief of police of Hurst, is charged with having murdered Floyd James, postmaster at Bush on Saturday night. Young Jarvis was deputized by his father to assist in arresting Guy James. They were taking him to jail when Floyd James asked why they were arresting his brother. Floyd struck the son who then shot him. Several testified that after Jarvis shot James, he hit Charles Coonce on the head and kicked Otto Parent in the face. CH 20 Jun
Nathan Harris, colored, was shot and perhaps fatally injured Sunday by Jim Brown, also colored, assistant village marshal of Colp. The marshal was said to have been taking a young unmarried woman to the village jail when Harris interfered. They were both taken to jail and nothing dangerous was found on either one when they were searched. But when he started to transfer them to separate cells, the woman is said to have cut the constable on the wrist with a knife. The constable then shot Harris who, it is alleged, was trying to escape. Harris was taken to the Herrin hospital and the constable was arrested. CH 20 Jun
Walter Mitkewich, 40, of Herrin and Poline Melkis, 32, of Elkville, were married Friday at Murphysboro. MDR Saturday, 21 Jun
Ed Tonigham, known to his friends as Ed Carter, drowned Sunday at Freeman. MDR Monday, 23 Jun
Herman Shelton, 23, Bush and Flora May Fain, 16, Hurst, were married Saturday in Murphysboro. MDR 23 Jun
Rev. J.W. McKinney went to Creal Springs Monday to preach the funeral of Mrs. Epperhimer, an elderly lady. MDR 23 Jun
Mrs. Rich Bishop an elderly lady of Creal Springs, dropped dead at her home Saturday. A sister, Mrs. C.A. Smothers, was with her at the time of her death. MDR 23 Jun
Rosa Gray Barton, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. David B. Gray, deceased, was born 21 Aug 1885 and died of pneumonia 10 Jun 1919. She married Archa C. Barton 21 Apr 1907, three children were born: Eula Mae, deceased, Olive Madge, 6 and Helen Ruth, 3 months. Also surviving are sisters: Mrs. Arthur Elliott of near Vienna and Pearl Gray. MDR 23 Jun
Etta Barth announced her coming marriage to H.L. Bryant of Oklahoma City and is now closing up her affairs here to leave for that western city where the marriage will be performed. Ora Barth, 607 Mechanic, will entertain at her home in honor of her sister. MDR Tuesday, 24 Jun
Marriage licenses
Sidney R. Thomas, 24, Buncombe & Jewel Overstreet, 19, Goreville
Domiano Rimohisko, 22 & Rosa Sallome, 16, both of Freeman, father of Rosa gave consent MDR 24 Jun
Theodore Lingle, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Lingle, 800 North Logan, died Tuesday. The child was of premature birth. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 25 Jun
Marriage licenses
Carl Schneider, 21, son of Mrs. Anna Schneider of New Athens & Vera Richart, 19, daughter of Mrs. Paul Richart of Winchester, both of Marion
Charles F. Samuels, 26, Carterville & Hazel Hodges, 19, Herrin
Hoyt Eddleman, 27, Anna & Olive Stocks, 30, Carterville MDR 25 Jun
Orlino Elms, wife of John L. Elms of Pittsburg, died 25 June of cancer at the home of her sister, Mrs. James Bogart. She was born 15 Aug 1872, daughter of J.H. & Caroline Allen. She married first Shields Parks on 23 Jan 1890. They were married three years before his death. Seven years later she married John L. Elms on 22 Jan 1899. She professed hope in Christ at the age of 16 and joined the Missionary Baptist Church of Coal Bank Springs, later she moved her membership to Indian Camp and from thee to her home church in Hunter, Arkansas. Survivors are her husband and children: Royce F. Parks of Fairfield, Ill., Randall, Harry and Erskine Elms, brothers & sisters, Asbury Allen of Crab Orchard, Charles Allen of Peoria, Joe Allen of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Lucinda Weaver & Mrs. Mary Springs of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Belle Tanner of Stonefort and Mrs. Minnie/Nannie Bogart of Pittsburg. Burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 26 Jun & 7 Jul
Murphysboro Jun 26 — Harry Clark, 36, is dead, a daughter, Georgia is dying and the wife who did the shootings is in the hospital with a bullet wound, but will recover. Their six-year-old daughter, Kathleen/Fay Catherine, died Tuesday of poisoning thought to have been brought about by Easter egg candy or canned tomato soup. The funeral was to have been held this afternoon. The father and three-year-old daughter, Georgia, were both sick but evidently did not get as much poison as Kathleen. The mother did not eat either the candy or soup. Mrs. Clark did the shooting at noon today at the home on North Eighth Street. The father was a barber by trade. She confessed on June 27 that she had put arsenic in bread. Georgia died a few hours after the shooting. The mother’s mind was affected by the death of her father near Herrin several months ago and she had been threatening to kill the entire family for several weeks. She had been ill for several days and said she did not want to die and leave them. MDR 26 & 27 Jun
Mrs. Martha Walker died 21 Jun of a cancerous infection at her home four miles east of Carterville, aged 66 years, 7 months and 6 days. She was born 15 Nov 1852 in Herrin’s Prairie. Her husband, James, died 10 years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Stella Robertson who lives east of this city, seven brothers and one sister: W.A. Bandy of Brooklyn, Ark, B.P. Bandy of North Yakima, Wash., Logan Bandy of Lindsey, Calif., Oscar Bandy of Fresno, Calif., George Bandy of Washington, D.C., John Bandy of Salt lake City, Utah and Albert Bandy of near Herrin. The sister is Mrs. Quinn Tregoning of Carterville. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. CH 27 Jun
Cloud Craddock, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. W.C. Craddock, died Sunday of cholera infantum, aged 1 month and 14 days. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 27 Jun
The body of Fred H. Throgmorton, a former resident of this county, was brought here the first of the week from Alton for burial at the Wolf Creek Cemetery. He was killed in a railroad accident on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy line. A tire is said to have flown from one of the driving wheels on the locomotive, causing the wreck. He was a member of the train crew. CH 27 Jun
Louise Hancock, wife of John Hancock of this city, died Sunday in the Lutheran hospital in St. Louis where she had been taken for a surgical operation for a cancerous infection. She was 61 years, 8 months and 17 days of age. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 27 Jun
Miss Georgia Myrtle Ramsey, step daughter of Richard Moore of Dewmaine, died Thursday of tuberculosis at the age of 17 years, 8 months and 13 days. Burial in the cemetery at Dewmaine. CH 27 Jun
B.F. Underwood of this city was called to Alto Pass to attend the funeral of his brother, W.K. Underwood. CH 27 Jun
Marriage licenses were issued in Marion this week to Hoyt Eddleman of Anna and Olive Stocks of this city and to Charles F. Samuels of this city and Hazel Hudgens of Herrin. When called on the phone to ascertain the date of his marriage, Charles Samuels informed the Herald that “it was all a mistake” and that he had taken out no marriage license. CH 27 Jun
J.M. Anderson, 46 & Jessie M. Dodd, 27, both of Marion, were married last week in Benton. MDR Friday, 27 Jun
Cline Cunningham received word Friday his nephew, Ray Cunningham, had been killed by a train at Jerome, Arizona. A coupling missed, the cars bumped, he was knocked down and his neck broken. He had just finished his school work at the state normal in Flagstaff, Arizona and was working in the railroad yard at Jerome. He is the only child of Ross Cunningham and Ethel Dunaway and grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Dunaway and was born 2 Jun 1901. He went west with his parents about 13 years ago. Charles Cunningham of Denison, Texas and Mrs. Henry Simpson of Edwardsville are brother and sister of the father. Funeral services were held Thursday with burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR Saturday, 28 Jun & Thursday, 3 Jul
A nine- and one-half pound girl, their first child, was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Hall and has been named Merilene Virginia Hall. The mother is the former Gertrude Shreeves. MDR 28 Jun
Eliza Jane Cloud died Sunday at the home of her son-in-law, Elvis Chamness near Carterville. She was born 23 Oct 1842 in Tennessee, the daughter of Hamilton Pearce and Caroline Dodson. She married Benjamin F. Cloud in November of 1856 in Tennessee. Ten children were born, three dying at birth, four dying after becoming grown and three are living: J.H. Cloud of Marion, Mrs. Dora Kern of Stronghurst and John F. Cloud of Tiptonville, Tenn. Her husband died several years ago. Burial in Pigeon Creek Cemetery. MDR Monday, 30 Jun
At midnight tonight John Barleycorn will become a dead man with many mourners. The law is made and President Wilson has announced that he will not interfere by granting a stay of execution. John Barleycorn is an old man and has lived a long and disastrous life. He has wrought death and caused much misery and suffering, but at last he was humbled and brot to the bar of justice where the death sentence was pronounced. In Williamson County he has been badly paralyzed for many years and now the last remains will go under the sod. Many county liquor dealers have had a big sale of bottled goods for future use, but these will merely tend to revive memories of the olden days when a brass foot rail and a scooner sounded enticing on a hot day. With the disappearance of booze come the re-appearance of two cent postage, but the man with a thirst says that that is no consolation. MDR 30 Jun
Marriage licenses
James Parsons, 26, Herrin & Grace Mae Duncan, 28, Carterville [The daughter of former sheriff M.L. Duncan.]
Joe Baldassino, 27 & Sarah Anzelmo, 18, both of Johnston City
L.W. Cook, 21, Zeigler & Iva R. Romeo, 18, Christopher
Francis Powell, 19 & Bonnie Gulledge, 16, both of Marion. Father of each gave consent. MDR 30 Jun & 1 Jul
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 17)