Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR), Herrin News (HN) and Carterville Herald (CH)
October
Divorces
Murial Green Vs Raymond Green
Ruth Whalen Vs James Whalen
Earl Vinson Vs Winnie Vinson MDR Wednesday, 1 Oct
Marriage licenses
Hobart Vaughn, 21 & Florence McCurdy, 16, both colored of Colp, Locky McCurdy, mother, consents.
James Shanks, 21 & Effie Green, 18, both of Marion
Thos. J. Abbott, 22, Golconda & Rose Owens, 22, Herrin, daughter of C.E. Owens
Rollo Hinchcliff, 18, Creal Springs & Elsie Gilley, 17. Consent of Ernest Hinchcliff & George W. Gilley, fathers.
J.D. McNabb, 21 & Louella Abernathy, 18, both of Johnston City MDR 1 Oct
O.L. Brockett received word his father. O.G. Brockett, was killed in the storm that swept Corpus Christi, Texas on 21 Sep. When the wave went over the beach, it carried houses with it. There were cases where people were carried with their homes for a distance of from nine to twenty miles. He had been a resident of Corpus Christ the past ten years. He had two children: O.L. who lives in Marion with his wife and two daughters and Lula Marie who lives in Los Angeles. MDR Thursday 2 Oct
Clerk Caplinger received a land patent for filing on Thursday that had been held for 68 years and 8 months without being filed. It was printed on parchment paper and was made out to “Robert P. Hampton, late private in Captain Hampton’s company, first regiment of Illinois Volunteers.” The patent was for 160 acres of land and the sale was at Shawneetown on February 1, 1851. Millard Fillmore was president at that time and the grant was signed by Alex McCormick for Mr. Fillmore. Mr. Hampton fought in the Mexican War. MDR 2 Oct
Marriage licenses
Ollie Deaton, 30, & Eula Cobb, 22, both of Stonefort
Clarence S. Knox, 28, Greenwood, Ark. & Flora Stewart, 22, Herrin
Charles Ruggeri, 24 & Mary Venegoni, 18, Colp
Charles Mach, 24 & Maud Otey, 24, both of Pittsburg
Earl Swalls, 22 & Helen Howard, 18, Herrin MDR 2 & 3 Oct
Ernest J. Odum, 37, died 1 Oct at the State Hospital in Anna. He was born in Benton and married Evelyn Strawn, daughter of Judge H.J. Strawn of Albion, on 5 Jul 1917. He served as representative in 1916. Survived by his wife survives, one child, his widowed mother Dollie Odum and a sister Maud Miller. MDR 2 Oct
Marriage license
Caesar Ottolini, 30 & Matilda Balosi, 20, both of Herrin HN 2 Oct
Luther Ward, 23, was killed at No. 8 mine of Big Muddy Coal & Iron Company at Clifford. He was caught between a pit car and a pillar of coal on Tuesday and died later. He was unmarried. The body was shipped to Carbon, Ky. HN 2 Oct
Rev. Williams Banks, 81, died Tuesday. He was born in Kentucky in May 1838 and had been a resident of this city a number of years. Burial at Hurricane. HN 2 Oct
Jamie Gore, 21 and Harold F. Lounsbury, 22, son of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lounsbury, were married Wednesday at her home on East Harrison Street. Her father, Rev. James Gore performed the ceremony. HN 2 Oct
Katherine Elles, widow of Ed A. Elles, prominent pioneer merchant of Williamson County, died of cancer Sunday. She was born 8 Dec 1857 near Moss Creek, Jefferson County, Tennessee, daughter of George M. & Mary A. Bevard. The family came to Illinois in 1864 and settled in Leroy, McLean County, residing there until 1870 when they moved to near Carterville. She married in 1880 to Edward A. Elles. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Manty/Walter Krieckhaus of Herrin, one grandson, Elles Krieckhaus three sisters: Mrs. W.H./Lawrence Buckles of Melrose, Kans., Mrs. W.H. Bundy of Marion, III., Mrs. Mary A. Gunster/Cinster of Los Angeles, Calif. and 2 brothers, G.W./William Bevard & Frank Bevard of this city. One sister, Mrs. Julia Reynolds preceded her in death. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 3 Oct & HN 2 Oct
Gernie Duckworth and his wife, Velma, are in a race for a divorce. Sheriff Thaxton has received the papers for service where Velma is seeking a divorce in the city court of Johnston City. Gernie has filed his papers in the city court of Herrin. Velma filed for papers first; the husband may have the advantage of having his case called first and have the first chance in having the matrimonial knot untangled. The couple formerly lived in Carterville. They left here last fall after mutually agreeing to separate. CH 3 Oct
Kate Treece, 76, died yesterday at the home of her son, Henry Treece in Christopher. Surviving are sons and daughters: Marion of Herrin; Henry of Christopher; John of Cobden; B.C. of Carbondale; Mrs. Madge Smith of Carterville and Mrs. Mike Michaels of Miami, Fla. Also a grandson, Morley Treece of of Hurst and other grandchildren. MDR Friday, 3 Oct
Lawrence Frazier, son of Mr. & Mrs. Daid Frazier, died Thursday of diphtheria. He was born 16 May 1916. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 3 Oct
These divorces have been granted in Marion:
Carl King Vs Lola King
Florida Reid Vs Grandison Reid
Jesse Romans Vs Raymond Romans, alimony and custody of child
Mary Oldani Vs Joe Oldani
Gilbert Ora Watson Vs Bertha Watson CH 3 Oct
Blanche Abernathy was granted a divorce from Arthur Abernathy and her maiden name of Rupper Restored. MDR Saturday, 4 Oct
Funeral services were held at Creal Springs for Thomas Dugger who was nearly 60 years old. He was the son of “Uncle Joe” Dugger who has been dead several years. Survived by a widow and two sons: Frank and Mike. In October 1917, his brother, Albert, was called to Marion to attend his mother’s funeral and while there was stricken with paralysis and died. MDR 4 Oct
Ray Melvin, 6 months old child of Mr. & Mrs. Ray Melvin of West Frankfort, fell from a bed into a pail of water and drowned. He was not discovered until after he had been dead some time. MDR 4 Oct
Marriage licenses
Harry Hudgens, 28, Marion & Cora Perry, 23, Goreville
William Smiley, 19 & Effie Pulley, 17, both of Marion
Steve Poderischi, 38 & Antonia Tesaventi, 34, both of Harrisburg
Artie Bush, 28, Harrisburg, Ark. & Anna Cochran, 19, Carterville
Elmer Williams, 23 & Lena Mae Batson, 19, both of Carterville MDR 4 Oct
Coroner William McCown held an inquest over the body of a small baby born to Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Campbell on Saturday. MDR Monday, 6 Oct
Marriage license
James Overstreet, 21 & Rose Stein, 18, both of Marion MDR 6 Oct
Roy Mitchell was buried in Rosehill Cemetery Tuesday. He was born 3 Dec 1865 in Ohio and died of tuberculosis. He married Louisa Powell 29 Sep 1901. Three children survive: Dollie, Ira and Frankie all at home, also two brothers & sisters: Joseph of Salem; A. of Columbus; Mrs. T. Steel of Logan and Mrs. Matt Shorty of East Alton. MDR Tuesday, 7 Oct
Jimmie Sauthauff was killed 7 Oct when he fell from the cage while coming out of the mine at West Frankfort. He was about 18 years old and had lived here about a year. He has a father in Serento, a brother G.H. of Litchfield and a sister MRS. Gilbert Middleton, with whom he was staying here. MDR Wednesday, 8 Oct
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth P. Kelley was postponed pending the arrival of a son, John R. Kelley. She died Monday at her home, 1008 North Van Buren Street. She was born 2 Dec 1831 in Virginia, daughter of Lorenzo Dow Hartwell. Her mother’s maiden name was Hodge. She married Abraham Kelley in 1852. The nine children that survive are: J.B. of Herrin; Mrs. Sarah Jent & Amanda Avery of Marion; W.J. of Pittsburg; T.R. of Calif.; H.N. of Carterville; Mrs. A.D. Davis of Marion; John R. of Washington and Mrs. D.H. Davis of Marion. These brothers survive: George Hartwell of Texas; James E. Hartwell of Johnston City; Riley Hartwell & L.D. Hartwell of Marion. Burial in Lake Creek Cemetery. MDR 7, 8, & 13 Oct
A marriage license was issued in Murphysboro to Ralph Conley, 21, son of Mr. & Mrs. C. Conley of Anna, and Mabel Fuller, 18, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.A. Fuller, both of Marion. MDR 7 Oct
Guy Hamlet, 25, son of Mrs. Louisa Hamlet and Winnie Hastings, 19, daughter of Mrs. Flora Hastings of West Frankfort, were married Saturday. MDR 7 Oct
It was confirmed that Mr. & Mrs. O.G. Brockett of Corpus Christi, Texas were lost and their bodies recovered. MDR 7 Oct
John Gilavach was killed by a fall of coal this morning at Johnston City. He was about 26 years old and single. He leaves a mother and brother in Pennsylvania and a brother at Peoria. MDR Wednesday, 8 Oct
Rose Owen, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Owen of this city and Thomas J. Abbott of Golconda were married Tuesday in Marion. They will reside in Golconda. HN 9 Oct
A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Kelley of West Frankfort. The mother was formerly Ona Starrick, a Marion school teacher. MDR Thursday, 9 Oct
Murphysboro — Frieda Clark of was found insane in court 8 Oct. She was charged with killing her husband and 2 children on 2 June. She will be removed to the hospital at Anna at once. MDR 9 Oct
Allie White, 25 of Marion and Roxie Blackwell, 25, of Harrisburg, were married Wednesday in Harrisburg. MDR 9 Oct
The British Government will pay $20 per month to Mr. & Mrs. S.O. Burk, aged and crippled couple, formerly of Hurst and now of Carterville, as compensation for the loss of the son of Mrs. Burk by a former marriage. The son, Walter Schaffer, went to Canada two years ago last June and enlisted in the Canadian army. He lost his life in battle. He was the sole support of the aged couple he left behind. CH 10 Oct
John W. Willeford, 83, employed on the first paper printed in Williamson County, The Western Family Monitor, established by his father in 1819 [as written] in Marion, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. W.H. Perry. His home is in Atlanta, Ga. He states that the Marion Intelligencer was another paper established in Marion in the early days when the only papers in the lower part of the state were at Shawneetown, Belleville and Springfield. His father brought the first printshop to the county in 1841, establishing a printing business in Marion. Mr. Willeford tells how the printers in the early days stood about and chuckled over the supposition that their trade was absolutely safe from being encroached upon by labor saving devices then being invented because they were confident no machine could be devised to set type. He laughs now to think how badly they were fooled. He went in the print shop 75 years ago and still carries one of his first make-up rules which is worn so thin that it is now flexible. He was born near Nashville, Tenn. and came to this county as a child in 1841. He was raised on a farm a half mile south of Mt. Pleasant Church and his father was buried in a family cemetery two miles south of Crab Orchard. CH 10 Oct & MDR 23 Oct
W.I. Robinson received a telegram Friday announcing the death of his grandson, William Thomas Robinson Jr. in St. Louis Friday. The baby was born 22 Aug, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harley Robinson. The funeral will take place in St. Louis. MDR Friday, 10 Oct
The coroner’s jury found John Harlavich of Johnston City died from a fall of coal. MDR 10 Oct
Marriage licenses
George Williams, 21 & Jessie Price, 18, both of Colp
Joe Yuodes, 34 & Anna Sugalatis, 35, both of Herrin MDR 10 Oct Oct
Marriage licenses
Joe Gulley, 37, Energy & Clara Robinson, 18, Hurst
L.O. Hudson, 38 & Sallie Gray, 34, both of West Frankfort MDR 10 Oct
Martha May Otey, six months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Fred D. Otey of Pittsburg, died Monday, their only child. The mother was formerly Flo Smith. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 14 Oct
Everett Kelly & Mary Mcquary were married Saturday in Benton. They are now at home in this city. MDR 14 Oct
Theodore Perry Caplinger died 14 Oct at the family home one half mile east of New Denison. He was born one mile west of New Denison on 11 Jan 1851, son of William P. and Amelia Keaster Caplinger. The father was a native of Wilson County, Tennessee and the mother of Williamson County, Ill. He married on 10 Mar 1874 Mary Louvenie McDonald. Survived by wife and son, Leslie 0. Caplinger, Circuit Clerk of Williamson County, sisters & brothers: Mrs. V.D. Ferrell of Marion; Mrs. John Edmondson of New Burnside; Lewis and James both of Crossville, White County. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. The body was placed in the receiving vault of Goddard Chapel and will be the first body buried Tuesday/Sunday in the new section of Rosehill. MDR Wednesday, 15, 20 & 25 Oct
Marriage licenses
James H. Short, 23, Marion & Grace Clarida, 19, Glendale
James Henson, 22 & Lizzie Howerton, 20, both of Creal Springs
Hubert L. Hill, 21 & Ava Whittinghill, 18, both of Herrin
Guy W. Smith, 19, Energy & Nola Cato, 18, Buncombe, Mrs. Ora Smith, mother, gave consent. MDR 16 Oct
Walter Cowgill of Metropolis was at Creal Springs yesterday and placed his two younger children in the orphanage there. His wife died several months ago, leaving three small children without a mother’s care. MDR 16 Oct
William Phemister died 16 October at his home seven miles south of Marion following an attack of appendicitis. He was born 30 Jan 1887, son of Mr. & Mrs. Silas Phemister. He married on 16 Mar 1918 [as written] Della Hudspeth, daughter of Dan Hudspeth, now of Goreville. Survived by his wife, a daughter, Beulah, aged 9 years, mother and half-brother John Barker. His father died 15 years ago. Mrs. Phemister has a sister at Goreville and brothers W.T. & Arthur Hudspeth of Marion and Charles Hudspeth of Herrin. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Friday, 17 Oct
Jesse Cross, colored, died Wednesday at Dewmaine Hospital from injuries sustained the day before from a fall of slate at No. 9 mine of Madison Coal Corp. CH 17 Oct
Ned Price died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.H. Moore on South Bentley Street. He was born 2 Sep 1840 in Webster County, Ky. and married Nancy Tolley in 1850. Eleven children were born; six survive: Mrs. L.D. Pressley of Nortonville, Ky.; J.T. Price of Dixon, Ky.; W.W. Price of Mill Springs, Mo.; George Price of Cobden; Mrs. John W. Latham & Mrs. W.H. Moore of Marion. He also leaves several brothers and sisters living in Ky. Burial in Fountain Cemetery. MDR 17 Oct
Mrs. Chris Lina Reid Watson died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Richart. She came to the United States from Scotland at the age of 21 years. Surviving are five children: Mrs. Fred Richart of this city, Mrs. L.T. Manning of Herrin, James of Carterville, Mrs. William Maxton of DuQuoin and Mrs. Arthur Baker of Carterville. Another son, John, was killed in the Taylor mine about eight years ago. Her husband died 15 years ago. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 17 Oct
Virgil Deaton, 10-year-old son of Thomas & Lula Deaton, died 17 Oct at the home on West Chestnut Street. He was born 9 Oct 1909. He will be missed by his parents, sister and brother and grandparents. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Saturday, 18 Oct & 20 Oct
Jack McAdoo was tried in county court Saturday and adjudged insane and taken to the Anna Hospital. MDR 18 Oct
A boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Guy Chicon, their third child and second son. MDR 18 Oct
Neva Lauder, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Lauder of Carterville, has announced her marriage to Glen W. Hardy. They married 5 Jul in Metropolis. MDR 18 Oct
The jury in the case of Frank Woodside who is charged with the murder of his wife failed to reach a verdict and were dismissed. The defense maintains she committed suicide. MDR Monday, 20 Oct
Clara Dugger, daughter of A.A. Dugger who died two years ago, died Saturday at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Gordon at Creal Springs. She was born at Creal Springs but lived in Florida several years. Her mother has been dead several years. Survived by her stepmother, sister, Mrs. John Gordon, sister, Verne of Texas and brothers Delos, Joseph and Herman of Florida. MDR 20 Oct
Anthony F. Garaci and Grace Prince were married Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Herrin. [A lengthy account of the festivities after the wedding.] MDR 20 Oct
Narnie Nangel, who was shot by William A. Sanders at No. 18 mine Friday, died this morning at Union Hospital. He lived three miles south of Benton and is survived by a wife and three children. The shooting was a result of a riot at a mine. Sanders is a top foreman and former chief of police at Marion. Burial in Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. MDR 17, 20 & 23 Oct
Ruby Ludine Almarood (Almaroad?), 28-day old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Almarood, died Tuesday of cholera infantum. The parents and one brother, James Robert, 3, survive. Funeral at Shiloh. MDR Wednesday, 22 Oct
Ray Chapman, ball player, who has been visiting in Herrin with his parents, left Tuesday for Cleveland where he will marry Kathleen Daly of Cleveland on October 29. After a honeymoon spent in an auto tour of Florida and other southern states, they expect to arrive in Herrin the last of November. MDR 22 Oct
Mrs. Belle Fair, colored, was the first woman in Williamson County to get a hunting license. She lives near Big Muddy and states that she enjoys hunting very much. MDR 22 Oct
Marriage licenses
Van M. Dykes, 24, East Moline & Inez Corner, 18, Herrin
Stanley Lipski, 28, Bush & Helen Gorzik, 18, Royalton
George Crenshaw, 25 & Anna Herzing, 24, both of Marion
W.C. Heskett, 27 & Mrs. Mamie Starr, 34, both of West Frankfort MDR 22 Oct
Ruth Norman, little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles S. Norman, was buried Wednesday in Barham Cemetery. MDR 22 Oct
Paul Jacob Matthew Scott, aged 27 months and 6 days, died suddenly Wednesday at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Scott, Johnston City Route 4. He had been suffering from kidney trouble. MDR 23 Oct
Marriage licenses
Elvis Buckner, 21 & Edna P. Lind, 23, Herrin
Mike Rousi, 23, Herrin & Amelio Vengoi, 19, Colp MDR 23 Oct
Joe Laney & Ethel Odum were married Saturday at Creal Springs. Mrs. Laney is at her home in Creal Springs, taking care of her mother who is ill. As soon as Mrs. Odum recovers, the couple will make their home in Marion with his brother, John Laney and family. MDR 23 Oct
Horace Corlin Good, 3 months old son of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Good, died Thursday at the home, 1105 West Walnut. He was born 24 Jul 1919. Survived by parents and brothers: Loren, 12; Paul, 10; Harry Lee, 5 and Harold Frances, 3. Burial in Boner Cemetery. MDR 23 Oct
Stonefort — Joseph Rose and Eva Cavitt were married 20 Oct in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Joe Rose is picking apples for his father-in-law, R.W. Cavitt, this week. MDR Thursday, 23 Oct
Goreville — The small child of Mr. & Mrs. Edd McCormick of Benton was buried Sunday in McKinley Chapel Cemetery. MDR 23 Oct
Two Herrin couples received marriage licenses Tuesday in Murphysboro: Joe Green, 22 & Ethel Drew, 22 and W.L. Richmond, 47 & Miss Ollie M. Mann, 33. MDR 23 Oct
The nine months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Artman died Tuesday at her home near Mine B. HN 23 Oct
Mrs. Jas. Kearnes, the 91/92-year-old mother of former City Treasurer Tom Kearns of Herrin, died Thursday at her home in Murphysboro. She drove to Illinois from South Carolina in the early fifties, with oxen and wagon. She leaves 5 children, 25 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. MDR 20 Oct & HN 23 Oct
Mrs. Mary A. Crain, 69, died at her home, 913 West Oak Street Friday. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 23 Oct
Ed Leigh and Mildred Howell, daughter of John Howell, were married Friday in Marion. HN 23 Oct
It has just come to light that Neva Lauder, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James A. Lauder, former postmaster in Carterville, and Glen W. Hardy of Carterville, were married 5 Jul in Metropolis. Her sister was married a few months ago to Will Schwegman of this city. HN 23 Oct
Henry Finke and his son, Albert, of Nashville, Ill., former residents of Carterville, were killed Saturday by a Louisville & Nashville passenger train while traveling in an automobile. Albert and his twin brother made a notable record in France with the U.S. troops. Albert became deaf and almost blind through illness shortly after arriving in France, but recovered and participated in five of the great military drives. Mr. Finke and family moved from Carterville to Nashville less than two years ago. CH 24 Oct
A marriage license was issued in Marion to Almus M. Collier and Ida M. Knight, both of Carterville. CH 24 Oct
Elizabeth Mae Henderson was granted a divorce Wednesday in West Frankfort on grounds of desertion. She is the daughter of Mrs. John Harris of this city. She was married 21 Jan. She will now reside with her mother. CH 24 Oct
The marriage of Clara Butts in August to Arvel Burton has just been announced. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Levi Butts. The groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. George Burton of Parker City. CH 24 Oct
Harrison Colp, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Colp and Martha Morrison, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Morrison of Fulton, Mo., were married Tuesday at Fulton. CH 24 Oct
Mary Smith vs Henry Smith, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 24 Oct
George A. McDaniel, night conductor on the Marion & Eastern Railroad, was killed Friday night while coupling two cars. It is thought his clothes caught and prevented him from getting loose. He was born in Johnson County, two- and one-half miles south of Creal Springs, on 31 Jul 1894. He married Audry York 14 Feb 1918; one child was born: Frank Allen McDaniel, aged 6 months. Funeral services at the homeplace south of Creal Springs with burial in the family graveyard. MDR Saturday, 25 Oct
Lugenia L. Horn, widow of Richard Horn, died of pneumonia Sunday at her home, 1005 East College Street. She was born 15 Aug 1850 in Tenn. Survived by two children: Mrs. Albert Turner of Marion and Charles Sims of Oscola, Mo., a brother, John Frasher of Forrest, Ill. and a grandson, Ray Horn of Marion. Burial in Cana Cemetery. MDR Monday, 27 Oct
Albert L. Davidson, 23 & Fannie E. Rea, 18, both of Marion, were married Saturday in Murphysboro. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Chester A. Rea. The groom was reared on a farm near New Denison. MDR 27 Oct
Tick Ridge — A boy was born 12 Oct to Mr. & Mrs. August Dahmer, their third child and first boy. MDR 27 Oct
Marriage licenses
John C. Downs, 26, Herrin & Elver Stout, 21, Energy
Burt Patridge, 35 & Ollie Cox, 27, both of Johnston City
J.E. Miles, 19 & John E. Landis [as written], 21, both of Lick Creek MDR 27 Oct
George W. White was found dead Monday morning in his room in the White building on the south side of the square. He was born on a farm five miles southeast of Marion on 17 Dec 1852. He has purchased mules all his life and for the past 30 years had been buying for Goodall and Gray. His wife died 3 years ago. Survived by children: George Jr.; John & Hallie all of Marion and Charles of Christopher. Three brothers & one sister: John; Monroe & Marion, whose addresses are unknown and Mrs. Amanda Norman of Marion. MDR Tuesday, 28 Oct
In loving remembrance of Lloyd E. Murphy who departed this life two years ago today, October 28, 1917. Sadly missed by parents and sister. Mr. & Mrs. R.E. Murphy. MDR 28 Oct
A 9-pound girl was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Guy Norman, their second child and first girl. MDR Wednesday, 29 Oct
Marriage licenses
J.M. Lacy, 73, Grinnel & Mrs. Annie Rains, 38, Creal Springs
George W. Lollar, 35 & Mrs. Dora Fuller, 28, both of Crab Orchard
Ray Sims, 21, son of Mr. & Mrs. Grant Sims & Aria Tanner, 18, daughter of the late John A. Tanner of Crab Orchard, both of Marion MDR 29 Oct
Charles Otey, son of Mrs. Nancy C. Otey of Pittsburg and Bertha Neely, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Rufus Neely, were married Wednesday. MDR Thursday, 30 Oct
Cantrell Smith, 14-year-old son of Attorney & Mrs. R.E. Smith of Benton, was shot through the bowels at Benton Thursday night of last week when he and a number of other youngsters went to the home of Prof. Frank Phillips for the purpose of a charivari. He died Saturday. Phillips, a teacher at Lincoln School had announced he and Ethel Benbrook, also a teacher at Lincoln, were married at McLeansboro a year ago. The students decided to give them a charivari. Phillip raised a window and shot into the crowd. No one knew Smith was shot and he is said to have rode his bicycle home. During the night he became sick and his parents discovered the wound. He was taken to the Zeigler Hospital where an operation was performed and it developed his intestines were perforated in five places. Phillips was placed in jail and on Friday was taken to Marion on account of the Benton jail being under repairs. He said he thought the cartridge was a blank and only shot to frighten the boys. HN 30 Oct
Marriage licenses
Edward D. Griffin, 21 & Lucille Long, 18, both of Herrin
Clarence Spiller, 21 & Agnes Rushing, 16, both of Cottage Home. Consent of Rachel Rushing, mother. MDR 30 Oct
A 10-pound son was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Henry Mitchell of North Fair Street, their first child. Mrs. Mitchell is the daughter of C.W. Burns. MDR Friday, 31 Oct
Ray Chapman and Kathleen Daly were married Wednesday at Cleveland, Ohio. The bride is the daughter of Jas. A. Daly, president of a Cleveland gas company. The bride’s father has made the couple a present of a handsome residence in Cleveland. MDR 31 Oct
The jury was unable to agree on a verdict in the case of Benny Jarvis accused of the murder of Lloyd James. CH 31 Oct
Albert Waldron died Monday from injuries suffered in a fall of slate at Slogo mine near Marion. He was born 26 Sep 1882 near Carterville, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Israel Waldron. He was unmarried and is survived by his father, two brothers, Ed & Simeon, two sisters, Mrs. Katherine James and Mrs. Masie Cruse. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 31 Oct
Dewitt” Almaroad, 22 of Creal Springs and Edith Midgett, 19 of Marion RR 4, were married Thursday. MDR 31 Oct
Rachel Roberts, 7-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Brownlow Roberts, died Friday of spasmodic croup. Burial at Metropolis. MDR 31 Oct
November
Louis Dirkin shot and fatally wounded Tony Depcunus Friday night at Johnston City. Dirkin alleged Depcunus threatened his life and he shot his roommate in defense. Both are Lithuanians and have lived in Johnston City several years. Dirkin is in the county jail. MDR Saturday 1 Nov
Lucinda Treece, 3 months old daughter of Walter Treece, died Friday night at her home at Watson mine. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 1 Nov
Bessie J. Halstead, 17 of Carterville and G.W. Thetford, 18 of Cambria were married Saturday in less than two minutes in the vault of the courthouse. L.R. Thetford and Zada Halstead consented. MDR 1 Nov
Marriage licenses
Zereza Boroni, 22 & Carlo Antonini, 29, both of Herrin
Sidney House, 21 & Ruby Fenwick, 18, both of Herrin MDR 1 Nov
J.M. Shavnore died 1 Nov at the home of his son, Charles Shavnore north of Marion. He was 82 years, 1 month and 10 days old. He was born in Springfield, Mo. on 22 Sep 1837. He has lived in Illinois since 1863. His wife is dead and he is survived by sons Joseph & Charles and a daughter Birdie. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR Monday, 3 Nov
Marriage licenses
Herman W. Brewer, 18, Energy & Mayme Vaughn, 18, Clifford
Petro Fano, 27 & Antonia Fontanetta, 18, both of Marion
A.H. Whittington, 32, Johnston City & Mary Foran, 29, Sarento
R.H. Jackson, 66 & Mary A. Price, 51, both of Herrin
G.F. Franklin, 28 & Martha Beavers, 35, both of Herrin
James Harris, 24 & Ruby Lamply, 21, both of West Frankfort MDR 3 Nov
A ten-pound boy was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. R.E. Jackson, 723 East Union, their third child and second son. MDR 3 Nov
Will Nix dropped dead Tuesday at his home 12 miles east of Marion. MDR Tuesday, 4 Nov
Vito Colletti, 14, of Johnston City died at St. Andrew’s Hospital in Murphysboro on Saturday. He suffered congestion of the bowels earlier and was taken to the hospital. MDR 4 Nov
A certificate of the county records regarding the marriage of Daniel H. Taylor was made out in the office of County Clerk E.H. Scobey on Monday at the instance of C.W. Fisher of Cairo, representing the Department of Justice. The records show Taylor was married here on October 4, 1917; the ceremony being performed by Judge W.F. Slater. Taylor gave his home as West Frankfort and his age at that time as 30 years. His bride was Miss Hannah Gregson, aged 21 years, from the same place. Taylor has been arrested in Cleveland, Ohio, on a white slavery charge. It is alleged that he married a 16-year-old girl at that place whom he had inducted [induced?] to leave her home in Pennsylvania to marry him. MDR 4 Nov
Marriage license
Charles Peacher, 31 & Hattie Miller, 21, both of Colp. MDR 4 Nov
William Bencini of Hurst and Minnie Kirkpatrick of Herrin were married Saturday in Murphysboro. The groom is formerly of Murphysboro and the youngest brother of Ed Bencini who, with his daughters, accompanied them. MDR Wednesday, 5 Nov
Pearl White, daughter of Attorney & Mrs. George White, and Frank Powell, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Cash of California, were married Wednesday. The groom is a brother of Mrs. Noah Payne of Marion. [A lengthy article.] MDR 5 Nov
Mrs. Dicy Hart of Marion and G.W. Weess of Paris, Tenn., were married Tuesday at Paducah, Ky. The bride is the widow of the late George Hart. MDR 5 Nov
Metta Lee Stone, wife of John Aaron Stone, died Tuesday at Emma Jones Hospital following an operation. She was born in Corinth Township on 11 Apr 1887, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. David C. Byrne, former Marion residents, but now of Murphysboro. She married 22 Jul 1906. Two children were born: Frederick, 12 and Gertrude Jane, 2. Survived by husband, children, parents, brothers & sisters: Mrs. Gertrude Aliston of Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Janette Montgomery of Ranger, Texas; Mrs. Edyth Allen of St. Louis, Marshall Bryan of St. Louis, Albert Bryan of Newton, Ia. and David Bryan of Murphysboro. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. [Both accounts give her parents name as Bryne and her brothers as Bryan.] MDR 5 & 7 Nov
Leon Davis, 5 years, nine months and 3-day old son of Mr. & Mrs. Miles Davis died Wednesday at Pittsburg of diphtheria. Burial in Gentry Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 6 Nov
A few hours after birth the child of Mr. & Mrs. Rose Cippolla died. The parents are Italians living on East Jefferson Street. This is the second child they lost; the first of Feb they lost a baby one day old. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 6 Nov
Earl Walker and Ruah Duncan of Herrin were married this morning at Harrisburg. MDR 6 Nov
A daughter, Thelma Louise, was born to Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Hall at Freeman Spur. HN 6 Nov
A son was born Monday to Alderman William Miller. HN 6 Nov
Marriage licenses
Herman W. Brewer, 18, Energy & Mayme Vaughn, 18, Clifford Petro Fano, 27 & Antonio Fontannetta, 18, both of Marion
A.H. Whittington, 32, Johnston City & Mary Foran, 29, Sarento (Sorento?)
R.H. Jackson, 66 & Mary A. Price, 51, both of Herrin
G.F. Franklin, 28 & Martha Beavers, 35, both of Herrin
James Harris, 24 & Ruby Lampley, 21, both of West Frankfort HN 6 Nov
Harry Williams, 40, died of tuberculosis Sunday at his farm two miles west of this city. He was unmarried and made his home with his aunt, Mrs. Joe Druary. Burial in North County Line Cemetery. CH 7 Nov
Calvin Wagner, a veteran of the Civil War, died Monday of last week at his home in Crainville, aged 78 years, 3 months and 6 days. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 7 Nov
Mrs. Millie Maloney Glasscock, 80, died Thursday of last week at the home of her son, Henry Taylor. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. CH 7 Nov
John D. Walker, aged 22 days, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Walker of Wolf Creek, died Wednesday. Burial in Wolf Creek Cemetery. CH 7 Nov
Stanley Henderson was born about one and a half miles west of Carterville 24 Jun 1888 and died 31 Oct 1919 at Dowell from injuries received in a coal mine. He was aged 31 years, 4 months and 7 days. Surviving is a widow and four brothers: John of Marion, Joe of El Paso, Tex., Tom of Marion and William now in the U.S. Army. His father died several years ago and was buried in Mexico. His mother died 20 Nov 1918 in Centralia and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, this city. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 7 Nov
Clyde Fain, 17-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. William Fain of Colp, died Friday night from a gunshot wound received Wednesday night when two colored girls named Davis and Stover mixed bullets with heated words in the store of Granville Ashcraft at Colp. Fain was in no way involved in the quarrel. The girls had a difference and the Stover girl hit the Davis girl over the head with a poker. The Davis girl is alleged to have drawn a revolver and fired several shots. The two girls are being held by county authorities. Burial in Carbondale Cemetery. MDR 1 Nov & CH 7 Nov
Johnston City Progress — Chas. Barlow was discharged 24 Oct and returned home last Thursday. He has been stationed at Fair Haven, Vermont and it was there he met Blodwyn Evans and they were married on Oct 4. MDR 7 Nov
A marriage license was issued this week in Benton to Norman Jackson, 22 and Glent Webb, 19, both of Marion. MDR Saturday, 8 Nov
John 0. Gray and Cornelia Smith, both of Vienna, were married Saturday at the pastor’s study in the Christian Church. MDR 8 Nov
William Terry Fowler died Friday of pneumonia. He was born in Tenn. 18 Mar 1833 and moved to this county at the age of 5. He married first Susan Davis and had two children: William H. of Union Grove and Mrs. Martha J. Davis of Carrier Mills. He later married Synthia E. White who died in 1901; two children were born: Elmer of Norfolk, Nebraska and Walter an attorney in Chicago. One brother and sister also survive: John of Pittsburg and Mrs. Caroline Avery of St. Mary’s, Idaho. MDR 8 Nov
Roy Davidson, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Davidson of Marion Route 6, was born Monday and only lived 30 minutes. Two sisters aged 7 and 9 survive. The mother was formerly Minnie Stringer. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR Monday, 10 Nov
Isaac H. Pulley, Marion Route 2, died Sunday morning. He arose early and after breakfast went to the barn to clear up the work before going to Sunday school. His sons were working in an adjoining barn and when they went into the barn found him on the floor unconscious. He was 66 years old on April 1. The children are Mrs. Roy Hartwell, Mrs. Roland Wilson & Ernest of Marion; Wayne, Earl & Barney who live at the homeplace. The brothers and sisters are all dead but the death of Samuel E. Pulley in 1909 was under practically the same circumstances. He was found unconscious from a fall in his barn and died without regaining consciousness. Isaac was an uncle of County Clerk E.H. Scobey, Bert Scobey, John R. Pulley, Melvin Pulley and Oral Pulley of Marion. He had been a farmer all his life and was the son of Squire Robert Pulley. Burial in the Christian chapel in the Pulley graveyard. MDR 10 Nov
Blind Man Walks 13 Miles
Ed McGinnis received word Monday his mother was dying. He left on the first train Tuesday and at Carbondale missed his connection. Wanting to reach her bedside, he started to walk. He is totally blind, even so, he started on his hike at 7 and reached Elkville, 13 miles away at noon. The trip was in vain as his mother died before he could reach her. Mrs. Laura McGinnis was 68 years old. Burial at DeSoto. MDR 10 Nov
Marriage licenses
Arthur Allen, 19 & Elma Dunaway, 16, both of Pittsburg
Frank Purcell, 32 & Adele Cattaneo, 20, both of Herrin
Estra Sanders, 21 & Maude Browning, 19, both of Benton
Thomas H. Manning, 21 & Ella M. Finke, 21, both of Marion MDR 11 Nov
Earl Walker and Ruth Duncan, daughter of J.C. Duncan, were married last week in Harrisburg. HN 13 Nov
James Wilhite, 23 of Johnston City and Bernice Smith, 21, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. P.J. Smith of Herrin, were married Sunday at the home of the bride on South Park Ave. HN 13 Nov
A.T. Roberts, aged 72 years and 15 days, died Saturday at his home, 301 North 17th Street. He was a painter. Survived by a wife. Burial at Lake Creek near Johnston City. HN 13 Nov
Harry Gill, former resident of Marion, but a resident of Creal Springs the past year and a half, died of tuberculosis Wednesday at his home. While living in Marion, he conducted a store. Three years ago, he married Emma Davis. Survivors are his wife, daughter Naomi, aged 2 years, father, two brothers: Steve & Will. One brother died seven years ago and one last spring in a southern army training camp. Burial in Creal Springs Cemetery. MDR 13 Nov
C.E. Feurer and children, Mr. & Mrs. E. Feurer and Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Little of Benton attended the 88th birthday celebration of their grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Baiar, two miles from Johnston City. MDR 13 Nov
A marriage license was issued in Marion Saturday to Charles F. McGinnis and Edna C. Rushing, both of Carterville. CH 14 Nov
Victor Leon Stocks Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. Victor L. Stocks, died of bronchial pneumonia Sunday, aged 3 months and 21 days. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 14 Nov
The body of Mrs. Virginia A. Thompson of Rockford arrived in Marion Friday and was taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Morris Calvert, 1209 South Buchanan. She was a former resident of Marion, the daughter of John Walker and widow of the late George Thompson. Survived by five children: George, Charles, Ed, Joe & Mrs. Lila Nicholson of Rockford, three stepchildren: Lee and Harry Thompson of Rockford and Mrs. Sallie Smith of Benton three sisters & one brother: Mrs. Anna Hawkins & Mrs. Maggie Latham of rural route Marion, Mrs. Morris Calvert of Marion, John & William Walker of rural route Marion. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 14 Nov
Marriage licenses
Henry Raeder/Rader, 23, Evanston & Lillian B. Capron, 22, Marion, daughter of Mrs. Delia Capron. MDR 14 & 15 Nov
Five Lithuanians are in jail awaiting further evidence that will likely take them before the grand jury. Mrs. John Kasinski of Clifford whose husband was found shot in front of the home some two weeks ago, started the officers on the trail which is rounding up a bunch of thieves. She confessed to Deputy Sheriff Layman a few days ago and named a number of persons who have had a well-organized gang of box car thieves. It appears her husband, deceased, was connected with the gang a short time and shortly before he was killed, which at that time was thought to be a suicide, he fell out with them. Some of the stolen goods were recovered from members of the party as further evidence. HN 20 Nov
Richard F. Hudson, 68, of Goreville, died Monday. He was visiting his daughter, Mrs. R.O. Greer of this city when he was taken sick. The body was taken to Goreville. HN 20 Nov
J.D. Fultz, 60, died Tuesday of last week at his home on North 11th Street and was buried Monday, the funeral being postponed until the arrival of his brother, W.E. Fultz of Los Angeles, Calif. Survived by his wife and two children, Gene Fultz and Mrs. Arthur Francis of this city. HN 20 Nov
Marriage licenses
Nick Todoff, 31 & Fay Walker, 16, both of Herrin
Roy Hicks, 21, Carbondale & Louis Plumlee, 18, West Frankfort
Ed Owens, 21 & Fannie Boyer, 18, both of Johnston City
Dan Roach, 26 & Ruth Lewis, 22, both of Grand Chain
W.E. Robinson, 25 & Daisy Stelle, 25, both of Hurst
Norman Vaughn, 23 & Pearl Edwards, 23, both of Hurst
J.?M. Pillow, 63 & Francis Parmley, both of Marion
Harry Slater, 25, Taylorville & Lillie Dillard, 25, Johnston City
Norman Vaughn, 23 & Pearl Edwards, 23, both of Hurst
J.M. Pillow, 63 & Francis Parmley, both of Marion
Harry Slater, 25, Taylorville & Lillie Dillard, 25, Johnston City
F.M. Harvey, 57, West Frankfort & Willie Lacefield, 45, Herrin
Louie Ottolini, 32 & Pucilla Bimpini, 22, both of Herrin
Charley Puricelli, 31 & Rigini Neva, 24, both of Herrin
Claud King, 24, Marion R5 & Ruth Durham, 20, Goreville, Eliza King, mother consents
Walter C. Lewis, 26 & Felma Baker, 19, both of Johnston City
Herbert Anderson, 22, East St. Louis & Wilma Furlong, 20, Crab Orchard HN 20 Nov
The grand jury returned these felony indictments Monday:
Glen Kirby, passing fraudulent checks
Ed Washeleski alias Ed Roe, burglary and larceny
Carl Buschiewicz alias Carl Busch, Stanley Buschiewicz alias Stanley Busch, burglary and larceny
Frank Buschiewicz alias Frank Busch, burglary and larceny
John Woble, burglary and larceny
John Solieski, burglary and larceny
Andrew Mazurcnzk, burglary and larceny
Mike Prestash, burglary and larceny
Ed Williams, assault to murder
Charles Mitchell, burglary and larceny HN 20 Nov
Dr. W.H. Perry, 65/69, died Saturday at the rear of his office following a stroke of apoplexy. He had come to his office earlier than usual and had just finished reading a morning paper when he stepped from his office to the rear court where his body was found. He was bringing up a scuttle of coal. He was born in Herrin’s Prairie near where the Sunnyside store now stands. He married Luella Willeford. Surviving are three children: Bertha wife C.E. Anderson of Herrin, Clara wife of George Lockey of Carterville and Ben Perry who is unmarried at home. He was one of the oldest practicing physicians in the county. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. HN 20 Nov, CH 21 Nov & MDR 15 Nov
Divorces
Stella Grace vs Bert Grace, she awarded custody of three children.
Mary McNeil was awarded custody of the three youngest children and $15 alimony. Jesse McNeil was awarded custody of the two oldest children. MDR 15 Nov
A 9-pound boy named Lloyd Allen Stephens was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Stephens, 1005 West Main. The mother was formerly Gussie Boles. MDR 15 Nov
Marriage licenses
William Alva Boner, 22 & Ruby Fry, 18, both of Marion
Carl Burroughs, 21, Herrin & Ruth Cagle, 19, Carterville MDR 15 Nov
Mrs. George Duke died Monday. She took sick on May 1 and had been under the care of eight different doctors during her prolonged illness. She was born 20 Jan 1872 in Williamson County, the daughter of Robert Hastings. She married 10 Jan 1894. Surviving are her husband, a child, Forrest Duke, sister, Mrs. Rose Criss of near Marion. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 17 Nov
An eight-pound boy was born 16 November to Mr. & Mrs. A.C. Thompson, at 400 West Union. Their first child, he has been named James Earl Thompson. MDR 17 Nov
Walter E. Motsinger, clerk at the post office, has a boy born 3 Nov. Their first boy in the family, he weighed ten and a half pounds. MDR 17 Nov
Henry Harrison Gill was born 28 Mar 1890 and died 12 Oct 1919, son of S.A. & S.T. Gill. Two brothers live on the farm with the parents. One sister and two brothers have gone on before him. He married 5 Aug 1916 to Emma Dorris. One child, a little daughter, was born to this union. He was stricken with influenza one year ago and never recovered. MDR Tuesday, 18 Nov
Rosa Cherv vs Mike Cherv, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of child. MDR 18 Nov
Afton Fly, youngest daughter of Dr. & Mrs. J.J. Fly and George Johnson were married 8 Nov. They will make their home in Washington, Ind. MDR 18 Nov
Marriage licenses
F.M. Harvey, 57, West Frankfort & Willie Lacefield, 45, Herrin MDR 18 Nov
Mrs. Myrtle Gogue of Thompsonville and Leonard Puckett of St. Louis, were married Saturday. They will make their home in St. Louis. MDR 18 Nov
Pearl V. Roncerey de Le-Vin vs George H. Roncerey de Le-Vin, alias George Lewin, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and restoration of maiden name. MDR 18 Nov
Dykersburq — Amanda Tanner, wife of Edd Tanner, died Wednesday. Burial in Indian Camp Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 19 Nov
John Calcaterra was adjudged insane and ordered to Anna for treatment. He is 31 years old, a native of Italy, and has been in this country 17 years. Worry is given as the cause of his losing his mind. MDR 19 Nov
An 8 and one-half boy arrived Monday night to Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Brown, their second boy. MDR 19 Nov
Tony Depcanus/Depkins of Lithuania died this morning in Herrin Hospital as a result of a gunshot wound fired by Louis D. Dirkin/Dirkins. They were roommates and are alleged to have had a fight on 31 Oct. Dirkin says Depcanus threatened his life and he fired in self-defense. The deceased left a widow and one child. Dirkin is in the county jail. Dirkins said the dead man had called him a Bolsheviki. Depkins said after the shooting he did not know why Dirkins shot him unless because Depkins threw him out of the room when he was drunk. MDR 19 & 20 Nov
A marriage license was granted in St. Louis Monday to John Howard and Mrs. Ora Yates, both of Johnston City. MDR 19 Nov
Marriage licenses
Carlo Ruggeri, 28 & Angelina Merlitto, 24, both of Herrin
Luther Lane, 25 & Beulah Council, 18, both of Herrin
Pete Antoienia, 25 & Launilde Lucchi, 25, both of West Frankfort MDR 20 Nov
Coroner William McCown held an inquest Thursday over the body of a two months old child, Idelia Winsky/Winskey, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Winskey. The baby was born prematurely and was not fully developed. MDR 21 Nov & HN 27 Nov
John H. Burnett, guardian of Mary Louise Herberle, a minor, will make application to the court of Williamson County. MDR 21 Nov
Jack Kasinki, 36, a coal miner of Clifford, ended his life Saturday night by shooting himself with a neighbor’s gun. He leaves a widow and two children. An effort had been made, it seems, to implicate him in some robberies which had been going on in Clifford. Before going to the rear of his home, he asked that if anything happened to him that someone should look after his wife.] A lengthy account of the robberies around Herrin and Clifford.] CH 21 Nov
Amanda Miller, 48, wife of Alfred Miller. died 15 Nov at her home in Cambria. Burial in Hampton Cemetery. HN 20 Nov & CH 21 Nov
A marriage license was issued in Marion last week to Carl Burroughs of Herrin and Ruth Cagle of this city. CH 21 Nov
Hazel Marie Kirk, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Burress Kirk, died Wednesday, aged 1 year, 9 months and 12 days. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 21 Nov
Mrs. J.L. Franklin, former Marion woman, died Friday at her home in Carrier Mills. She was born in Franklin County 19 May 1895 and moved to Marion when a very small child. She married eight years ago. Three children were born, two survive. The young child died in August and was buried in Maplewood Cemetery. The other children are Margaret, 5, and Charles, 7. Also surviving are her husband and mother, Mrs. Cordelia Walker of St. Louis, brothers & sister: F.H. Walker of Marion, Paul Walker of St. Louis, half-brother Charles Wimberly of Marion, Miss Jennie Walkendorf of St. Louis. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery beside the infant child. MDR 22 Nov
Marriage license
Ray McCluskey, 21 & Genevi Turton, 19, both of Carterville. The groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. John McCluskey and nephew of W.H. McCluskey of Marion. MDR 24 Nov
Miles Bell, convicted of murder at the May term of Williamson County Clerk in 1910, and sentenced to 25 years, has filed application to the governor of the state before the Division of Pardons and Paroles at their January 1920 meeting. MDR 24 Nov
Mrs. Mary J. McClanahan of Marion was taken to the State Hospital at Anna Sunday. MDR 24 Nov
Carl Smothers, aged 1 month and 8 days, son of Mr. & Mrs. Moody G. Smothers, died Sunday. This was their third child. The family lives in Corinth Township near Galatia. MDR 24 Nov
Lester Fox of Marion was lodged in the county jail Monday on a charge of living in adultery. MDR 25 Nov
Marriage licenses
Frank Toepenski, 28 & Sophia Kasenpie, 31, both of Clifford
Lebon Locklar, 18 & Libbie Sylvester, 18, both of Johnston City
Eunice Turner, 26 & Edna Sherertz, 23, both of Herrin
Patrick Leonard, 24 & Ada Davis, 22, both of Johnston City
Walter Winstead, 22 & Edith Reagan, 20, both of Marion
Ernest Jolly, 22, Carbondale & Mamie Follis, 18, Marion MDR Wednesday, 26 Nov
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Chapman of Cleveland, Ohio, arrived from Florida where they have been spending their honeymoon to spend Thanksgiving with his parents. HN 27 Nov
Major William Mooneyham of Benton is perhaps the oldest Mason in Southern Illinois and arrangements are being made to celebrate his 100th birthday at Benton on Dec 4. It is said that over seventy of his descendants are residing in East St. Louis and that he has over three hundred children, grandchildren and great grandchildren living in Southern Illinois and it is expected that all will attend the 100th anniversary celebration. Mr. Mooneyham joined the Masonic order over fifty eight years ago. He is a member of the Shrine. The Benton lodge is arranging to assist in the celebration. HN 27 Nov
A girl was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. James Bailie. HN 27 Nov
John Calcaterra was adjudged insane Wednesday in Marion and was taken to the hospital by John Barbaglia. HN 27 Nov
Edith Reagan and Walter Winston were married Saturday. MDR Wednesday, 26 Nov
Felicia Oldoni arrived in Herrin Sunday, having traveled from Italy to become the bride of Charles Garavalia. MDR 26 Nov
Marriage licenses
Charles Garavalia, 23, Herrin & Felicia Oldoni, 20, Italy
Clyde Bowling, 21, Christopher & Beulah Corder, 18, Marion
Ulysses S. Grant, 24 & Ruby Butts, 20, both of Johnston City MDR 27 Nov
James Franklin Hampton, 59, died of cancer. Burial in North family cemetery. CH 28 Nov
Charles Young, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Young, died Friday. Burial at Hurricane. CH 28 Nov
Pearl McCuan, 3, daughter if Mr. & Mrs. H. ? McCuan of Harrisburg, died Saturday of stomach trouble while visiting at the home of George Pentecost. Burial in Taylor Cemetery at Tunnel Hill. CH 28 Nov
Narcissa Waggoner died 22 Nov, aged 71 years, 7 months and 27 days. She was born in Williamson County 25 Mar 1848 and married Carrol M. Waggoner 17 Dec 1867. Two children were born to this union: Mrs. Ed Cannedy and Mrs. Rosa Collins. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. CH 28 Nov
A nine-pound baby girl born Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Sanders of West Frankfort with two perfectly formed lower teeth. CH 28 Nov
Lewis Anderson, a miner living in the northeast part of Marion, died Thanksgiving. He was born 23 Oct 1858 and was 61 years and 1 month old. Surviving are his widow, a brother and a sister: James Porter Easterly of Batesville, Ky. and Mrs. Sarah Davis of Ava. Burial in Ava. MDR 28 Nov
Mrs. Martha Kirk and R.S. Cox were married Thanksgiving at Marion. MDR 28 Nov
Louis/Lewis P. Turner, a prominent farmer near Chamness, died 27 November Thanksgiving Day of typhoid fever. The son of Elijah & Rebecca Turner, he was born 27 Dec 1863 in the east side of the county and lived all his life in this county. He married Melvina Allen 23 Mar 1893, five children were born, one son died in infancy, three survive: Oral, Orlie/Orlay & Howard, and Nellie, wife of Hubert Chamness, all of Chamness. Also surviving are brothers & sisters: Hosea & Lon Turner of Marion, Jasper Turner of Chamness, Milo & John Turner and Mesdames Lina Barnett, Lula Arnold and Lora, wife of Aud Parks of Crab Orchard and Mrs. Ella Presson/Henderson of Marmaduke, Arkansas. He was the first of a family of 10 brothers and sisters to pass on to his reward. Burial in Coal Bank Cemetery. MDR 28 Nov & 3 Dec
Noah Webster Lee, a widower living near Atwood mine, died Friday at the home of his mother, Mrs. F.M. Lee, of blockage of the heart, aged 43 years, 9 months and 25 days. He was born 4 Feb 1877 in Williamson County. Survived by four children: Vasti, Beatrice, Arthura & Bethel Lee, brothers & sisters: Frank Lee of Pittsburg, Will Lee of Harco, Mrs. W.A. Brown of Johnston City, Mrs. Minnie Stilley of Mount
Pleasant, Iowa, Mrs. Mattie Sample of Johnston City and Mrs. Mary Browning of Marion Route 1. Burial in Lake Creek Cemetery. MDR Saturday, 29 Nov
Marriages
C.E. Ferich & Alice Parkinson, daughter of Dr. & Mrs. D.B. Parkinson on Thanksgiving.
Anna Schaller & Ralph Odum, Thursday.
Beulah Corder, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Luke Corder, & Clyde Bowling of Christopher, Thursday. MDR 29 Nov
Sallie C. Ridgway vs John Ridgway, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and change of name. MDR 29 Nov
December
Charles Randolph is on trial for the murder of Daniel S. Henderson 6 Aug at Pittsburg. MDR Monday, 1 Dec
Marriage licenses
Rapp Odum, 19 & Anna Fay Schaller, 19, both of Marion
R.S. Cox, 73, Marion & Martha Kirk, 65, Carterville
J.E. Anderson, 21, Marion & Minnie Wells, 23, Simpson
Stefan Ottolini, 30 & Antonia Ragerao, 26, both of Herrin
Earl Lamaste, 23, Herrin & Katie Shoemaker, 19
Ira Bogarth, 21 & Nellie South, 19, both of Herrin
Alva Stewart, 31, Herrin & Ema Stewart, 31, both of Herrin
Nathaniel Harrison, 42 & Mrs. Katy Belle Poston, 30, both of Colp
Elijah Butler, 27 & Opal Burd, 25, both of Marion
Elzie Williams, 19, Energy & Clara Fenwick, 18, Herrin MDR 1 Dec
Ross Spires of Carterville was killed by gun shot in St. Louis Thursday. He leaves a widow and one child. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 1 Dec
Jonathan David Clark, 89, died Monday of paralysis at his home near Pittsburg. He was born 7 Feb 1830 in North Carolina. When four years of age, his father died in North Carolina. His widowed mother moved to Georgia with her children in 1834 where they lived for two years, moving then to Dyers County, Tenn. where they lived until 1844, migrating with her brothers, Jack, Jonathan and David Baker, and settled in Union County, Ill. Young Jonathan began work on the construction of the main line of the Illinois Central Railroad. He married Martha J. Cochran in 1855, five children were born: James W., Sylvester C., Martha A., Rachel A. & Sarah J., the last two dying in infancy. He moved his family to the farm home near Wolf Creek in 1882. His wife died 13 Sep 1910 and since that time he spent much of his time with his children. Surviving are three children: James W. of Pittsburg, Sylvester C. of Wolf Creek and Martha, wife of J.C. Wilson of Marion. Burial in Mt. Cana Cemetery which was a part of the old home farm at Wolf Creek. MDR 2 & 5 Dec
Opal Stewart, wife of Clayton Stewart, died of tuberculosis Monday at her home, 510 East Carter. She was born 4 Mar 1899 in this state. Survived by her husband, no children, father: John Bradley, brothers & sister: Roy and Floyd Bradley of Marion and Lloyd Bradley of Carrier Mills. The sister lives at Johnston City. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 2 Dec
A girl named Bercha Nell Sherertz was born last week to Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Sherertz, 1000 North Van Buren. The mother was formerly Miss Mary Helen Chamness. MDR 2 Dec
Marriage license
J. Wesley Webb, 25, McLeansboro & Mary A. Worley, 25, Marion MDR 3 Dec
The State in the murder trial of William Colyer expects to ask for the death penalty. A double murder, it has been characterized as one of the most brutal in the recent history of this county. MDR 3 & 5 Dec
A divorce was granted Friday to Mamie Chase from James Chase of Herrin. Custody of their only child was granted to Mrs. Chase. MDR 5 Dec
Allison Clark, 78, of Creal Springs died Saturday. He was born in Indiana. Survived by his widow and four children. The children of his first wife are Will Clark of Arkansas, Charles A. of Los Angeles, and Miss Marion L. Clark of New York. He also leaves a son by his second wife, John Clark. He was a veteran of the Civil War, being one of five brothers in the service. He was the last of the five to answer the roll call. He was formerly a Justice of Peace and merchant at Creal Springs. MDR 5 Dec
Marriage license
Carl Smith, 22, Herrin & Edna McPherson, 19, Johnston City. MDR 5 Dec
Charles Evanoski, a prominent Lithuanian resident of this city, died Tuesday. He conducted a saloon on East Walnut Street. He was in the best of health until Saturday night when he was suddenly taken ill. The attending physicians claim death was due to spinal meningitis and the family has been placed under quarantine. He leaves a wife and two children. HN 4 Dec
Charles Randolph pleaded guilty to the murder of David Henderson on his farm near Pittsburg after eight of twelve jurors had been selected. CH 5 Dec
Lois Lavern Horn, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dave Horn of Hafer Crossing, died of bronchial pneumonia Wednesday, aged 5 months. Burial at Creal Springs. CH 5 Dec
Christopher Progress — Ike Hill, 34, employee of Old North mine was buried alive in the large bin used for holding a large amount of small screening and coal dust which is used for the boilers at the mine. He had crawled up the chute into the bin and was opening the chute which had become clogged. He was buried alive by a large quantity of screenings and dust. His wife died about a year ago from influenza. Survivors are two children, a sister in Missouri and two brothers in this city. CH 5 Dec
Laura 0. Guthrie, wife of Fred Guthrie, died Tuesday. She was born 3 Jan 1864 in Williamson County. Survived by her husband and two sisters: Mrs. Samuel Carlisle of this city and Nancy, wife of Mason Smith of near Clifford. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 5 Dec & MDR 5 Dec
Miles Leon Davis, son of Mr. & Mrs. Miles Davis of Pittsburg, died 5 Nov. He leaves three brothers, Carl, Howard and Hester. MDR 6 Dec
Sophia Davis, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Clint Davis of Marion Route 1, died of tuberculosis Saturday. She was born 3 Feb 1900. Survived by parents and brothers & sisters: Mrs. Lois Sanders of Pittsburg, and the others living on Marion Route 1; Lillie, Orah, Mandle, Jean, Pearl and Monroe Lewis. Funeral services at Union Grove Methodist Church. MDR 8 Dec
A divorce was granted Monday to Gertrude Cash from Omer Cash. She was given custody of their child. MDR 8 Dec
Mrs. Mandana Morris, aged 74 years and 1 day, died Saturday. She was born in Tennessee but lived in this state the majority of her life. Survived by one son, William Morris. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 8 Dec
W.O. Gregory, 83, died Sunday, 7 Dec, at his home in this city from acute indigestion. His wife has been dead a number of years and he is survived by children: Mrs. D.M. Whitlock of Marion, Miss Ida Gregory and Mrs. Shepherd of Washington and John Gregory of near Creal Springs. Burial in Creal Springs Cemetery. MDR 8 Dec
Marriage licenses
Esco Foster, 19, Marion & Opal Jackson, 18, Ozark, W.R. Foster, father of the groom consents.
Blanche Anderson, 25 & Melvin Laney, 17, both of Creal Springs, W.L. Laney, father of bride consents.
James Hopkins, 22, Christopher & Elizabeth Nuttall, 22, Marion MDR 8 Dec
James Vacaro, better known as Jimmie, an Italian of Johnston City was killed Monday night on the street near the Johnston City Lumber Company’s yards. Two bullets took effect in his neck. He held a revolver in his right hand but it was defective and could not be fired. At least eight shots were heard, coming from two guns and two men were seen making their escape. He was 45 and is survived by a wife and five children. MDR 9 Dec
Catherine Bohi, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Bohi of Warren, Ohio, and Layton D. Sisk, son of Mr. & Mrs. Dell Sisk of Marion, were married Saturday in Warren, Ohio. MDR 9 Dec
Marriage license
William Patterson, 25 & Fleeta Sanders, 18, both of Herrin. MDR 9 Dec
Births
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Jones, boy
Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Isom, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Dixon, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Peffer, boy
Mr. & Mrs. S.O. Brooks, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Liston Straker, boy
Mr. & Mrs. George Crespi, boy HN 11 Dec
William Colyer was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. He had an argument on 31 Aug with the father of Harry Jackson and put in jail, was released in the afternoon and his gun returned. He then went to Freeman Spur where he met Harry Jackson and L.D. Brown in an automobile. Colyer jumped on the running board and opened fire. Jackson was killed with the first shot and a stray shot killed Brown who was sitting in the same seat as Jackson. About 20 shots were fired. Colyer is a brother-in-law of Jackson. Ten of the jurors favored the death sentence, but on account of the extreme youth of Colyer compromised on a life term. HN 11 Dec
Lena Beasley, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Beasley and Harry C. Sanders, son of Mr. & Mrs. Alonzo Sanders of Marion, were married Friday at Cairo. CH 12 Dec
Roy J. Mansker, 19, son of Mr. & Mrs. Philip Mansker, formerly of this city, but now of Beebe, Arkansas, died in an unoccupied barracks of the old 57th Infantry area at Camp Polk, Ark. The body was found Tuesday. A 45 caliber steel-jacketed pistol bullet had entered the top of his head and passed entirely through the head, emerging beneath the chin and found in his clothing. The fact that no clue from which the bullet could have been fired was found in the building obviates the theory of suicide. He attended an entertainment at the Red Cross convalescent home on Thanksgiving night and this was the last time he was seen alive. A platter containing remnants of turkey and dressing was found near the body and scraps of apples, oranges and other articles of food were scattered over the floor. CH 12 Dec
Mrs. William Graham, wife of the pastor of the Methodist Church, died Wednesday
at Emma Jones Hospital following an operation. She was born 28 Feb 1861 and had lived all her life in Illinois. She married 4 Nov 1902 and no children were born. Six brothers & sisters survive: J.C. Pendergross of Detroit, Michigan, W.H. & Ulyses Pendergross of Springfield, Ill., Mrs. Lucy Brown of Sandoval, Ill., Mrs. Dolly Bush of Carlyle, Ill., and Mrs. Mamie Millinder of St. Louis, Mo. She was an active worker with her husband in the A.M.E. Church and had lived in Marion three years. The body was shipped to East St. Louis and funeral services will be conducted at Madison. MDR 10 & 15 Dec
The body of Mrs. Hanna Jones, 86, widow, was brought to Marion Wednesday and buried in Pleasant Grove. She died in Carbondale. The funeral was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mattie Angel. MDR 10 Dec
George Grant was charged with wife abandonment. The jury failed to agree and was discharged. MDR 10 Dec
J. Elmer Hight, assistant superintendent at West Side mine at Johnston City, was married Wednesday to Cora Irene Sutherland at her home in Louisville, Ky. MDR 10 Dec
A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Will Holmes, their fifth child and third boy. MDR 10 Dec
Marriage license
Cecile A. Pace, 21, Read City, Pa. & Mary C. Bean, 18, Endeavor, Pa. MDR 10 Dec
Mrs. Lovina Bush of Herrin and James Jones of Johnston City were married Thursday. MDR 11 Dec
J. Wesley Jackson pled guilty to wife and child abandonment and the judge ordered him to pay $25 per month toward their support. MDR 11 Dec
The appeal case of Charles Dunn vs Maude Dunn was being heard in court Thursday. In Justice Miller’s court the case was won by Mrs. Dunn and her husband is appealing. The jury reversed the decision and the cows, etc. were awarded to Mr. Dunn. MDR 11 Dec
Manda K. Sturdeant, wife of Henry Sturdeant of Goreville, died of tuberculosis Thursday at home. She was born 8 Apr 1892, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. T.B. Buie and was married 1 Jun 1908. Survived by children, Earl and Helen, seven brothers & sisters: Mrs. John McCoy & Lonzo Buie of Cypress, Mrs. John Tripp, Alta Buie and Mrs. John Hood of Buncombe, Mrs. C.F. Robinson of Eldora, Iowa. [This is six.] The funeral was at Fountain Church. MDR 12 Dec
An infant born dead Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. John Fleming was buried at Oglesby Cemetery southwest of Marion. MDR 11 Dec
Rev. J.H. Walker of Herrin was committed to the State Hospital at Anna Friday. MDR 11 Dec
Marriage licenses
Corbitt Robinson, 26 & Ruby Smith, 19, both of Herrin
W.E. Jones, 49, Herrin & Paralee Schoolcraft, 42, Marion
James Jones, 55, Johnston City & Lovina Bush, 45, Herrin MDR 11 Dec
Sam Carter died Friday at Emma Jones Hospital. He was born in this county 28 Dec 1855, son of John Carter. He became an invalid from a long siege of fever as a youth and spent 50 years in suffering. For years he made his home with Jim and Robert Carter of Marion. He never married and is survived by four brothers and two sisters: Richard and Rufus who live near Creal Springs, Jim and Robert of Marion, Mrs. Martha Klope of Kingsville, California and Mrs. Nola Carter of near Creal Springs. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. MDR 13 Dec
Michael Blumenstock died Thursday of dropsy and tuberculosis at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Dietz at DeSoto. He was born in Germany and came to this country at the age of 24. He celebrated his 70th birthday last April. His wife died 21 Jan of this year. Eight children survive: Oscar Blumenstock of Chamnesstown, Mrs. Lora Dietz of DeSoto, Mrs. Naomi [as written] and Randolph Blumenstock of Marion, Mrs. Kate Nieman of Vergenes, John Blumenstock of the home place and Willie Blumenstock of Vergenes. Burial in Crab Orchard graveyard. MDR Monday, 15 Dec
Martha L. Sisk, wife of H. Freeman Sisk, a barber in Marion, died Sunday. She was born 2 Jul 1859 in Gallatin County. Survived by her husband and four children: Adron Sisk and John Edgar Sisk of Benton, Mrs. Lula Swinney and Charles Freeman Sisk of Marion, one grandchild, Martha Jane Sisk, daughter of Charles, brothers & sisters: J.E. Claud of Equality, Mrs. Marian Swinney of Eldorado and Mary Claud of Equality. MDR 15 Dec
Word has been received of the birth of a baby girl to Mr. & Mrs. Winifred Cox at their home at Hellier, Ky., their second child and second daughter. MDR 16 Dec
Marriage licenses
Clyde Childers, 23 & Meb Terry, 19, both of Goreville
M.C. Galleher, 56 & Mrs. Faneetta Nelson, 45, both of Marion
Alexander Piantanida, 30 & Albina Parachini, 23, both of Herrin
Thomas J. Cremer, 29 & Kate Bray, 22, both of West Frankfort
Ray Nelson, 22 & Jossie Belle Tanner, 20, both of Creal Springs
Nick Dapra, 31 & Josephine Cerindono, 16, both of Johnston City MDR 16 Dec
Rev. J.W. Cummins, pastor of the First Methodist Church united Kate Bray in marriage with Thomas J. Cremer of West Frankfort at his home Monday. The ceremony had to be performed twice because the first time the groom was so excited he put the ring on his own hand instead of the hand of the bride. MDR 16 Dec
A French astronomer recently conceived the idea that the world was going to end between 2 and 5 o’clock on December 17, 1919 — that’s today — and here we are. MDR 17 Dec
County jail
Newt Warren of Carterville, charged with abduction.
George Owens of Pittsburg, charged with contempt of court for failing to pay alimony to his wife. MDR 17 Dec
Tick Ridge A boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Ed Gibbons. MDR 17 Dec
The funeral of the infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Herman Borum was held here Tuesday. MDR 17 Dec
Ruth Stone, elder daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Millage Stone, and Lee Smith, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Smith of Jefferson Café, were married Monday of last week in Belleville. No one knew of their plans until the marriage license appeared in Wednesday’s Globe-Democrat. FIN 18 Dec
In a special session of Herrin City Court Monday, Judge Morgan granted an annulment of the marriage of Nettie Bradshaw to Clyde Bradshaw of this city. About three years ago Mrs. Bradshaw was granted a divorce from Barney Bolinski, whom she again married after the marriage was annulled. The marriage was annulled on the grounds of sufficient time not elapsing between the divorce and marriage. HN 18 Dec
Ruby Smith, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith of this city, and Corbett Robinson were married Wednesday of last week. HN 18 Dec
Mike Larkin was born 28 Jul 1873 in Ridgway, Ill., son of Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Larkin. He lived in Gallatin County 33 years and was a member of St. Joseph’s parish where he married Mrs. Elizabeth Hebel. He moved to Herrin in 1906. He died Friday of pneumonia at his home. He leaves a wife, two children, and a brother John W.E. Larkin. HN 18 Dec
A stillborn child which was born to Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Davis of South Liberty Street and was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery Thursday. There are three other children in the family. MDR 18 Dec
The body of John Sainanto/Sainto was found on the C.B. & Q Railroad track Monday morning, Dec 15 near the Freeman Spur storage tracks. The body was struck by an engine and thrown aside, but when the crew went back for the body it was found to be frozen, showing that he had been dead for some time. He was about 40 years old and lived at Hurst. Thirty-one dollars and a pocketknife was all that was found on the body. He had been to Freeman Spur Sunday to tell his friends goodbye as he intended to leave Tuesday for Pennsylvania. He has a wife and daughter in Southern Italy and had been in America eleven years. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery in Herrin. MDR 16 Dec & HN 18 Dec
The funeral of Mrs. Ollie/Olive I. Cox was held Wednesday with burial in Rosehill Cemetery. MDR 18 & 20 Dec
Oscar Kelley, who mysteriously disappeared from his farm south of here 15 months ago, leaving his hoe and water jug in the corn field where he had been working, is enjoying life in Sacramento, California, from which place he has written his now-divorced wife, Elva Kelley, asking her to bring Cyril, their boy, out there and join him. The mystery of his disappearance was cleared up weeks ago when he was seen in California and recognized by a Carterville acquaintance who informed Mrs. Kelley. She secured his address and wrote him. She was divorced last summer and says she will not join him under any circumstances. The mystery has haunted many here. Mrs. Kelley was even accused of murder. [A lengthy article that describes the search for his body and a letter he wrote her on November 29.] CH 19 Dec & MDR 20 Dec
Katherine Rebecca Chamness, widow of James C. Chamness, died Monday of last week at her residence five miles southeast of Carterville, aged 67 years, 8 months and 7 days. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. G.W. Childers and Miss Elizabeth Chamness of this city, three sons: Dennis of Protection, Kansas, Dr. E.B. Chamness of Carlinville and Ben of Detroit, Mich. and a sister, Mrs. Irene Bowyer of Johnston City. Burial in McCowan Cemetery. CH 19 Dec
William Robert Watson, son of Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Watson, living six miles south of Carterville, died 6 Dec of pneumonia, aged 1 year, 1 month and 23 days. Burial in Watson Cemetery near the home. CH 19 Dec
Dora Melvina Bloodworth, wife of William H. Bloodworth, died at the family home near Pleasant Hill Wednesday of last week at the age of 65? Years. Burial in Gentry Cemetery. CH 19 Dec
William Gooden died Saturday at his home in Carterville at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 6 days. Survived by a wife, four sons and one daughter, all residents of this city. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 19 Dec
A boy was born Monday to Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Fulgham of Hurst. CH 19 Dec A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Coonce of Hurst. CH 19 Dec
Bathsheba A. Hays, widow of Ajax Hays, died of cancer at her home on R1 Pittsburg Thursday. She was born in Perry County 13 Dec 1858. Survived by children: Mrs. Ada Shertz of Pittsburg, Mrs. Nannie Shertz of Pittsburg and Ajax Hays of the homeplace, also a brother John Smith of Elkville and a sister Sarah Allsbury of Royalton. MDR Friday, 19 Dec
The Illinois Supreme court reversed and remanded the jury in the case which found Ralph Baker guilty of the murder of Mayo Williams in Herrin on 15 Oct 1918. [A lengthy article describing the killing. MDR 19 Dec
Flossie Bearden, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Amos Bearden of 1110 West Cherry Street, and Orbe Deaton, son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Deaton of South Court Street, were secretly married 11 Oct in Murphysboro. MDR Saturday, 20 Dec
Marriage licenses
John H. Hall, 20 & Mary H. Casper, 21, both of Herrin
Arthur Darter, 28 & Cloey Pruitt, 20, both of Marion
Roy Pritchett, 23 & Flora Fergus, 19, both of Goreville
Roy Swafford, 18 & Lillian Garrett, 18, both of Johnston City. Consent of Walter Kelton, guardian for Roy Swafford who had qualified in that position for the purpose.
Kelley Williams, 21, Mapleville, Ala. & Vera M. Neal, 18, Herrin
Curtiss B. Tucker, 23, Los Angeles & Blanche A. Watts, 21, Alberta, Canada MDR 20 Dec
John H. White received a telegraph Saturday announcing the death of his only sister, Mrs. John P. Moore, at the home in Washington, D.C. She is survived by her husband and son, Clyde. She was 60 years old and raised in Marion. The family has resided in Washington since 1885 as Mr. Moore held a position at the capital as an auditor for the war department. He is a brother of Dr. W.P. Moore and George Moore of this city. MDR 20 Dec
Jesse Ellis, 18 year old son of James Ellis of New Denison, lost his left foot Saturday in a hunting accident. He returned from hunting, sat down on a pile of railroad ties at the New Denison I.C. depot and started to lower his gun to the ground. The trigger struck the edge of a tie and discharged, tearing his left foot off. MDR Monday, 22 Dec
Glen E. Russell, 18, died of tuberculosis. He was born 8 Oct 1901 near Creal Springs. He made his home with his aunt, Mrs. W.A. Harris at the time. MDR 22 Dec
Mrs. Thomas Bones died Sunday at the home of her daughter in East St. Louis. She was born in Clay County and was past 80 years of age. The children who survive are: Mrs. Frank Crossley of East St. Louis; Mrs. Armour Rice of Tampa, Fla; MRS. Luther Edwards of Cape Girardeau, Mo. and Frank Bones of California. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery beside her husband. MDR 22 Dec
Marriage licenses
Lee Parrish, 27, & Bessie Lannom, 25, both of Goreville
James Monroe, 35 & Martha Pine, 35, both of Marion MDR 22 Dec
Joe Bourosski, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Martin Bourosski of Spillertown, died Monday at the age of two hours. Burial in Spillertown Cemetery. MDR Tuesday, 23 Dec
A 10 pound boy arrived Tuesday at the home of Deputy Sheriff S.E. Storme on West Main Street, the fifth child and second boy. MDR 23 Dec
Mabel Warden vs Joseph B. Warden, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 23 Dec
Word was received Tuesday that Milt Stilley had been shot and killed by Bob Killman during an argument over some pasture land. Stilley lives in Saline County, but his land is on the county line. He is a son of the late Dave Stilley. MDR 23 Dec
Marriage license
James H. Childers, 64, Goreville & Emily Thompson, 63, Marion MDR 23 Dec
A marriage license was issued in Benton for Loyd Gill, 25 & Bernice Allen, 21, both of Marion. MDR Wednesday, 24 Dec
Marriage licenses
Raymond Tisch, 17 & Lena Raines, 17, both of Johnston City
Bert Brookhouse, 20 & Opal McInturff, 16, both of Marion
Brockley Childers, 21 & Thelma Swart, 19, both of Herrin MDR 24 Dec
Daniel Rolla Will died Tuesday at his home, 521 North 13th Street after suffering with a stomach ailment that kept him bedfast for a month. He was born 6 Mar 1849 in Murphysboro, the eldest of 13 children. He moved to Herrin three years ago. Survived by his wife, six sons: Fred G. of Ava, Frank of Tulare, Calif., Ernest of Murphysboro, Howard of Oakland, Calif., Ross of Dallas, Tex., and Albert J. of this city, a daughter Mrs. Olive J. Kinley of Los Angeles, Calif., brothers: Freeman, George and Sherman of Murphysboro and Irvin of Herrin, sisters: Mrs. Emma Fager and Mrs. Bertie Red of Murphysboro, Mrs. Janie Childers of Texas and Mrs. Nora Schrader of Eldorado, Mrs. Olie Friedline of Washington and Mrs. Sam Partington of Herrin. Burial in City Cemetery. MDR 24 Dec & HN 25 Dec
At the ripe old age of 81 years, Thomas G. Senese, father of Rev. E. Senese, passed away at the priest home on West Monroe Street Thursday afternoon after an illness that kept him bedfast for about a week. Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Church here Saturday morning. Father Chauerte of Murphysboro delivered the address and Father Senese himself sang mass, a most unusual thing for a son to officiate in this capacity. The body was shipped to Chicago at noon Saturday where a brief funeral service was held at the St. John the Baptist Church, Rev. Father Gelerman, the pastor delivering the funeral address. Solemn requiem high mass was sung by Father Senese, assisted by Fathers Kelley and Picard. It is estimated that fully 5,000 people were at Mt. Carmel Cemetery when interment was made. He had resided in this city with his wife and son, Father E. Senese, for a number of years. In October, he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. They had been in America sixteen years, living a portion of that time with their children in Chicago, before coming with Father Senese, first to Willisville, where he had charge of a parish there, and later to Herrin. He could speak only a few English words. He was born 10 Apr 1837 in Olivetto Citra, Province of Salerno, Italy. His father died at an early age and he was left to head a family of eight children. He served in the army under the King of Naples for two years in the corps of the Royal Hunters and under Victor Emmanuel II, first king of the United Kingdom of Italy, for three years in the “Bersaglieri Reali,” or Royal Riflemen. He married 14 Oct 1865 and his wife, Emilia Senese, survives with seven children: Mrs. Antonietta Rosania, Mr. Angesilao Senese, Mrs. Amelia Cappetta and Mrs. Carmelinda Corradini, Mr. Tony Senese, all of Chicago, Mrs. Gerardini Palladino and Rev. Senese of this city. [A picture of him.] HN 25 Dec
Births
Mr. & Mrs. C.W. Pedigo, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Hosea Vaughn, girl
Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Mathis, boy
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Roberts, boy HN 25 Dec
Giles M. Clark of East Moline, Ill., and Mrs. Rosella Fitch of Williford were married Christmas night. She is the youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Hanks of New Denison. She has resided in Davenport, Iowa. They will make their home in East Moline, Ill. MDR Friday, 26 Dec
Sheriff and Mrs. Melvin Thaxton served Christmas dinner and the 14 men held there showed their appreciation by sending a card of thanks to the Republican with the request it be published. The meal was chicken, pie, cake and all the other fixins. MDR 26 Dec
Carrie Borowski, wife of Martin Borowski, died Friday at Spillertown. She was born in Poland on 24 Nov 1886 and was married in 1910. Survived by 2 boys, 3 girls, 1 brother and 3 sisters. One child died a week ago. Burial in Spillertown Cemetery. MDR 26 Dec
A boy was born the 23rd to Mr. & Mrs. Albert Lannum of South Duncan Street. MDR 26 Dec
Joseph Terry Williams died Saturday of cancer of the stomach at his home in Carterville, aged 50 years, 8 months and 25 days. He was a well-known carpenter. He married Alice Brann 36 years ago. Four children: Mrs. Bertha Williams of West Frankfort; Mrs. Della Kirk; Henry Ferrell Williams and Ruth Williams all of Carterville. Also surviving are his wife, two brothers and five sisters: Samuel of Carterville; Alfred of Cairo; Mrs. Ella Council of Herrin; Mrs. Melissa Sisney of St. Elmo, Mo.; Mrs. Rachel DeLoach of Crainville, Mrs. Amanda Fozzard and Mrs. Lucy Fozzard, both of this city. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. CH 26 Dec
Charley Raymon Harper, son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Harper of Crainville, died Monday, aged 1 year, 10 months and 21 days. Burial in Reynoldsburg Cemetery at Ozark. CH 26 Dec
Laurena Phillips and Sherman Moore, both of this city, were married last week in Paducah. The bride is the daughter of Rudy Phillips and granddaughter of Mayor John R. Phillips. The groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Sherman Moore. CH 26 Dec
Claude Mayhem, 17 year old son of Arthur B. Mayhem, living three miles east of Crab Orchard, killed a big wolf recently. The wolf put up a big fight with three dogs and did not quit until a second shot killed it. The wolf weighed 70 pounds and measured five feet from tip to tip. CH 26 Dec
Lloyd Bevard of Zeigler, son of Mr. & Mrs. F.C. Bevard of this city and Ruth Barton of Zeigler were married Sunday in Carbondale. CH 26 Dec
After being in the restaurant business here a little over a week, Newton Warren is now in the county jail at Murphysboro on a federal charge of violation of the Mann Act. He is said to have left a wife and son at Frederickstown, Missouri and came to Carterville with an 18 year old girl who worked in a restaurant he conducted in Frederickstown. The girl was taken home by her father. CH 26 Dec
Dykersburq — The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Will Holmes died Saturday; it was a little less than three weeks old.
Wiseman Holmes and wife are the parents of a baby boy which they named Herbert. MDR 26 Dec
Norman Walker and Stella Barwick of Carterville were married Wednesday in Murphysboro. MDR 26 Dec
J. Brooks Parker, son of James Parker, barber, of 101 North Market, was married Wednesday to Ruth Ara Countryman, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln A. Countryman who reside north of Rochelle. MDR 26 Dec
Creal Springs — The infant daughter of Howard Keltner died Wednesday, aged 8 months and 17 days. MDR 26 Dec
Frank E. Lagenbach of this city and Ethel Elizabeth Jones of Johnston City, were married Christmas Eve in Benton. The bride is a daughter of the late William Jones of Johnston City and a sister to Elva Jones of Marion. MDR 27 Dec
Marriage licenses
Algie Jent, 20, West Frankfort & Josie Williams, 19, Johnston City Remo Parola, 25 & Edna Davis, 18, both of Herrin MDR Saturday, 27 Dec
William Riley Parks of Crab Orchard died 29 Dec. He was born 10 Oct 1837 four miles east of Marion, son of James Parks. He served in Co F 145th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. He was a stock trader and was never married. Surviving is a half-brother. Two brothers, four sisters and a half-sister are dead. MDR Monday, 29 Dec
William McAlpin died 29 Dec at the residence of Mrs. Mary Hampton, 402 South Duncan. He was born 10 Sep 1855 in North Carolina, son of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh McAlpin. He was unmarried and is survived by brothers and sisters: James of Carterville; John of Marion; Charles of Clinton, N.C.; Ed, Mrs. Mary Hampton, Mrs. E.O. Odum and Joe of Marion. He was a tobacco manufacturer. Burial in McAlpin Cemetery, five miles west of Marion. MDR 29 Dec
Oliver Davis, 41, dropped dead Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ida Peebles. He had been in poor health and lived with his sister at 1012 North Garfield. He was the son of the late Robert Davis and never married. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Hardin of Carrier Mills; Heza of R.F.D. 2 Marion; Mrs. Ida Peebles, Mrs. Thomas Davis, Mrs. Sam Clarida, Ezra and Alma of Marion. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. MDR 29 Dec
Susan Burchell vs Ben Burchell, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of children. MDR 29 Dec
A marriage licenses was issued last week at Cairo to Dickson E. Odum, 24, Creal Springs and Edith Hawkins, 22 of Marion. MDR 29 Dec
Pearl Nausley, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Nausley of DeSoto, and Frank Klutts of Marion, were married Saturday in Murphysboro. MDR 29 Dec
Marriage licenses
Charles H. Green, 32 & Mary E. Wilkinson, 26, both of Herrin
Herman Owens, 24 & Marie McAnally, 18, both of Marion
Raymond Chappell, 21 & Goldie Beller, 20, both of Odin/Odum
J.M. Adams, 53?, Benton & Sarah J. Whiteside, 35, Herrin MDR 29 Dec
Mary J. Moulton died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Smalling, 805 West Maplewood. She was born in Southern Township, 19 Jan 1849. She married John Wesley Moulton 6 Apr 1873. He died 9 Mar 1917. Surviving are children: Mrs. Zack Norris of Hudgens; Mrs. Lena Clayton, deceased; Mrs. Albert Knollenberg of Canadian, Texas; Mrs. John Smalling of Marion; Mrs. Dan Purdum of Carrier Mills; John E. Moulton of Murphysboro and Miss Ora Moulton of Marion. Also surviving are three brothers: Wiley Robertson of Makanda; Joseph & Charlie Robertson of Marion. She was a member of Fountain Church. MDR Tuesday, 30 Dec
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 17)