Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR), Herrin News (HN) and Carterville Herald (CH)
April
Monroe Peterson who celebrated his 82nd birthday shortly before Christmas, died Wednesday of last week at his farm near Jeffrey mine and was buried in the little cemetery nearby. It was an old-time funeral, such as has not been seen in this community by the recent generation. The old settlers from all the countryside about gathered at the Ferges private burial grounds. They came in farm wagons and buggies and some a horse back. The roads were too muddy for any other kind of travel. Mr. Peterson was a pioneer of this end of the county. Long before Fort Sumpter was fired upon, he was living on the farm where he died and tilling the soil. He answered the call to arms when Lincoln called for soldiers. After the war he returned to the farm and has lived here ever since. For several years he has been blind. His wife, formerly Miss Mary Sutherland, now in her 83rd year, survives and is able to do her own housework. Seven children were born. Three sons and two daughters survive: William, Mont and Rice Peterson, Mrs. William Durham and Mrs. John Grant, all of whom live close by. HN 1 Apr
Mrs. Jeff Holland of Frankfort Heights attended the funeral of her grandfather, John Moudy. HN 1 Apr
Births
Mr. & Mrs. William Frizzell, boy Mr. & Mrs. Guy Newbold, girl Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Hudgens, girl Mr. & Mrs. Carria Campbell, boy Mr. & Mrs. Carl Newcom, boy HN 1 Apr
Thomas Carter Vs Myrtle Carter, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. HN 1 Apr
Monroe Peterson was born in Taswell County, North Carolina 17 Dec 1838 and died 24 Mar 1920. He was a member of Herrin Baptist Church over 44 years and a charter member of the Masonic Lodge and remained a member 44 years. He served in Co C 9th Illinois Regiment during the Civil War. After the war he married Miss Whitecotton and one child, Marshal, was born, the mother passing away. Marshal lived to manhood, was the father of a family and is now dead. On Christmas Day, 1864, he married Mrs. Mary Sullivan and six children were born: Monroe, who died eleven years ago, Eddie, who died just as he reached manhood, Mont, Mrs. James Durham and Bill and Rice who are at home and one stepdaughter, Mrs. S. John Grant. He leaves brothers and sisters: Bill Peterson of Brownstown, Ill., Lon Peterson of Johnston City, Mrs. Mary Walker and Miss Susan Peterson of Paragould, Ark. and Mike Peterson. He was an invalid over 20 years. Funeral services at the home. HN 1 Apr
John Coloni received a cablegram from New York City last week that his mother had arrived at Ellis Isle from Italy. He at once took the train for New York, but upon arriving there was informed that his mother had already departed for Herrin. He then wired Mrs. Coloni, his wife here in Herrin, to go to Carbondale and watch for his mother, who would probably reach there at any time. She did so, but the old lady never showed up, and Tuesday John reached home from New York and is still awaiting the arrival of his mother. She is an old lady and cannot speak a word of English, and much fear is felt for her safety. She is coming to America to make her home with John. HN 1 Apr
Deputy Sheriff Tom Treese was called Wednesday to assist a St. Louis man in getting his daughter, who is living in Carterville. A. McDermott, a St. Louis chauffeur, was divorced from his wife on 9 Dec 1919 and the St. Louis court gave him custody of his three children. Later, Alice, 8, the youngest disappeared. Recently he located his former wife living in Carterville as Mrs. Carl Shelton and the daughter was with her. The child was taken back to St. Louis to her father. MDR Thursday 1 Apr
A 10 1/2 boy was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Davis of Thorne Place. MDR 1 Apr
A 9-pound girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Martin Jones, their 2nd child and 2nd girl. MDR 1 Apr
The machinery of the glove factory has all been crated and shipped and the carpenters are busy making alterations for the Goddard Grocery Company’s occupancy of their building. MDR 1 Apr
George Washington Creal died yesterday at Creal Springs. MDR 1 Apr
Mrs. Lucille McCreary of Harrisburg attended the funeral of her niece, Mrs. Harry Whiteside. Mrs. Ora Furlong is a sister of Mrs. Whiteside. MDR 1 Apr
Harry Echols was arrested on a bastardy charge Wednesday. He was refused bond and is in the county jail. MDR 1 Apr
Lettie Landgraf of Marissa and Grover Alberts of Herrin were married Saturday in Marissa. The groom was brought up in Marissa. HN 1 Apr
Marriage licenses
Johnny William Melier, 21 & Myrtle Emery, 18, both of Marion
Harry Echols, 21 & May Conder, 19, both of Marion
Herman N. Calhoun, 27 & Lauvicia Stephenson, 20, both of Carterville
Herman Edwards, 23 & Fennie Kelton, 18, both of Marion
Elijah Pease, 38 & Florence Edwards, 36, both of Herrin
Anderson Brown, 57 & Mrs. Essie Sweet, 40, both of Dewmaine MDR 1 Apr
Thomas W. Smith of Route 1 Carrier Mills died of appendicitis Thursday. He was born 28 Sep 1885 and married 22 Feb 1905 to Edith Chase who survives with two children, Opal, 12, and Ruby, 11. Also survived by his father, Thomas Arthur Smith, brothers & sisters: Brad and Burgess Smith of Corinth, Mrs. Sarah Barter & Mrs. Lola Kate Sutton of West Frankfort, Mrs. Mary Burnett of Shoshone, Wyo., Mrs. Lennie Crane of Brosley Mo. and Mrs. Dora West of Carrier Mills. Burial in Bethel Cemetery. MDR Friday 2 Apr
Mrs. Martha Bollinger was found insane Friday and taken to the state hospital in Anna. MDR 2 Apr
Clotus Rushing died of influenza Saturday at his home near Crainville. He left a widow, two children, father and stepmother, brothers, Earl and Leo and sister, Mrs. Verna Pinkston, all of Carterville. His father is in Wyoming for his health. MDR 2 Apr
Andrew J. Moake, for 80 years a resident of this county and the first person born in this county after it was made a county in 1840, died Saturday of influenza and pneumonia at his home south of this city. He was born near Marion 10 Mar 1840 and married Mary Jane Sanders on 24 Oct 1861. Six children were born: T.J. Moake of Carterville, Florence Clementine Moake, Tressa Belle Moake, Daisy B. Moake and two that died in infancy. He was an active student of the bible, having read the book through several times. Burial in Hill Crest Cemetery. CH 2 Apr
Angus C. Ogden, son of Geo. W. & Seva Ogden, was born 13 Jul 1889 and died 27 Mar 1920. He married Flora Smith on 13 Jul 1912. Two children were born: Clyde and Marie. Survived by his widow, children, father, stepmother, four brothers: Leo, Troy, Floyd and Glenn and a sister Mrs. C.N. Pinkston. CH 2 Apr
William Riley Craig, 36, died of influenza Saturday at his home in Cambria. He is survived by a widow and four children. CH 2 Apr
Members of the First Baptist Church of Crainville presented their minister, Rev. CM [as written] with $100 to help him over troublous times caused by death and sickness in the family. He recently returned from Florida with the body of his son and Mrs. Barringer is now ill and is about to undergo treatment in St. Louis following which she will submit to an operation at the hospital in West Frankfort. CH 2 Apr
Mrs. Ethel Davenport Tanner of Creal Springs passed away last week leaving a newly born daughter. The child has been adopted by Mrs. Tanner’s sister, Mrs. Roy McGown of this city. She has named her Ethel after the mother. CH 2 Apr & MDR 1 Apr
Marriage licenses
Charley Jefferson, 33 & Birdie Edwards, 24, both of Colp
Joe Sakolanskos, 40 & Rose Putijkatis, 37, both of Herrin
Hobson Daugherty, 21 & Lottie Cowsert, 21, both of Herrin MDR Friday 2 Apr
John Miller and Myrtle Emery were married Thursday at the home of the bride’s father, William Emery. MDR 2 Apr
Marriage licenses
John 0. Ramsey, 22 & Elsie Whitecotton, 19, both of Colp
Verge Boles, 21, Marion & Mae Reed, 18, Stonefort
John Nagra, 29? & Clara Malfatti, 20, both of Johnston City
Jeremiah Quales, 39? & Ethel Jones, 24, both of Colp MDR Saturday 3 Apr
A marriage license was issued Friday in St. Louis to Paul Tyner and Mrs. Nora Woodburn of Cambria. MDR 3 Apr
John Nagra and Clara Malfratti came from West Frankfort and were married. He is a miner at Johnston City. MDR 3 Apr
Mable Etherton of Corinth, wife of Harry Etherton, was born near Corinth 6 Dec 1896, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robinson Alsup/Alsip, died of appendicitis 2 Apr. She married 2 Dec 1916/1917. Two girls were born: Geneva Mildred, 2 and Versa Pauline, 4 months. Her parents and a brother, Ben, survive. She was a member of Dillingham Shed Church. MDR 3 & 6 Apr
Sarah E. Bracy, widow of Joseph H. Bracy, died 4 Apr. She was born in Marion on 28 Mar 1877, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R.R. Perry and married 20 Jan 1898. Her husband died several years ago in a St. Louis hospital following a railroad accident in Marion. Survived by children: Lawrence, Florence and Ruel Bracy, brother & sister: Will Perry, Mrs. William Burns, Mrs. Sam Aikman, Mrs. Parley Hill and Anna Perry all of Marion. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Monday 5 Apr
Louie Newton vs Myrtle Newton, she a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of child. MDR 5 Apr
Marie McAllister vs Clyde McAllister, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 5 Apr
Marriage licenses
Orvil Groves, 26 & Lulu Milan, 19, both of Marion
Raymond Asa, 21 & Effie Stutsman, 18, both of Herrin
J.M. Kilbreth, 64 & Margaret E. Turner, 60, both of Marion. The bride is the mother of Mrs. August Webber. MDR 5 Apr
George W. Duncan of Johnston City, died Monday. He suffered a stroke of paralysis 8 May 1916 and never fully recovered. He operated a general store in Johnston City several years with his brothers, Perrine and Charles. He is the last of the brothers to answer the call. Mrs. Minnie Duncan, widow of Charles L., lives in Marion. Mrs. David J. (Sarah) Cowan of Peoria is the only sister and Judge Warren W. Duncan of Marion is the only half-brother to survive. The widow and children survive: Mrs. Olive Clayton, wife of Dr. E. Clayton [Should be Slayton or Slaton] of Lexington, KY, and Mrs. Harry (Maude) Bracy of Marion. A son, Howard, died in the government hospital at Denver last June. His death was caused by tuberculosis contracted while in the army in France. MDR 5 Apr
Amelia Jorkerwicz, 4-year-old daughter of Julius Jorkerwicz of Spillertown, died Monday and was buried Tuesday in the Catholic Cemetery at Spillertown. MDR Tuesday 6 Apr
James and Alex Fleming left Wednesday for Joliet to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. John Fleming. Burial at Joliet. MDR Wednesday 7 Apr
Marriage license
Joe Spezia, 29 & Francesca Purill, 23, both of Herrin MDR 7 Apr
Word was received Thursday of the death at Louisville of Mrs. Phoebe Mathews, who formerly lived in Marion. She was born near Columbia, Johnson County, in Oct 1852. Her husband died in September 1901 and one daughter preceded her in death. Survived by children: Mrs. W.H. McCluskey Mrs. C.E. Gowan of Marion, Mrs. Ace Smith of Truman, Ark., Charles Mathews of Metropolis, Ernest Mathews of West Frankfort (former Marion barber) and Mrs. H.O. Flatt of Louisville, Ky. Funeral at Methodist Church in Metropolis. MDR Thursday 8 Apr
Herrin Journal — One of the largest whiskey robberies in Southern Illinois was pulled off here last night when thieves gained entrance to the Rome Club whiskey warehouse and carried away ten barrels of Old JB, which amounted to 400 gallons of “red eye.” The actual value of the whiskey taken will run in the neighborhood of $13,000 or $14,000. It was sealed up under the government inspection. The last revenue tax alone on this whiskey amounted to $3,000. Manager Ben Madera informed us. MDR 8 Apr
A marriage license was issued Monday in St. Louis for Frank Howard and Mrs. Florence Young, both of Co1p. MDR 8 Apr
Mrs. Arthur Wiswell of Carterville died Monday at the home of her mother, Mrs. F. Applegath on North Park Avenue. She was operated on at City Hospital here a month ago. She was born 15 Sep 1869 in Albion, Edwards County and married A.H. Wiswell on 15 Oct 1898. She leaves a husband and daughter, Mamie, her mother and two brothers, Joe Applegath of Princeton, Indiana and Irving Applegath of Herrin. Both she and her brother, John, graduated in 1894 from Southern Illinois Normal University. She taught school and music for a number of years before her marriage. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 8 Apr
Mary McQuay, 3 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur McQuay of Clifford, died Tuesday and was buried in Herrin Cemetery. HN 8 Apr
Mrs. W.B. Darnell and baby died at Fordville Tuesday. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. HN 8 Apr
John Calcaterra, 32, a patient at the hospital in Anna, died Sunday. Burial in St. Carlo’s Cemetery. HN 8 Apr
Leda Cliff, 15, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R.W. Cliff, died Saturday at her home, 208 South 13th. She had been in poor health for quite a while and was taken to Florida with a hope of benefitting her. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 8 Apr
Lutetia Ann Gulledge, wife of J.W. Gulledge, living southwest of Marion, died Thursday. She was born 31 Mar 1847, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Dunn and married 54 years ago. 11 children were born, 2 preceded her in death. Survived by children: Mrs. Mary Jane Harris of White Ash, Mrs. Charles Hudgens of Marion, Mrs. Augustus Bowman of Johnston City, W.E. Gulledge of Marion, Mrs. Theodore Hudgens of Hudgens, Hugh Gulledge of Marion, Mrs. Ora Branson of Johnston City, Mrs. Fred Blumenstock of Virginia and John Gulledge of Marion, brothers & sister: H.W. Dunn of Johnston City, Thomas F. Dunn of Creal Springs and Mrs. James McKinney of Marion. Funeral at Freedom Church. MDR Thursday 8 Apr
Mr. & Mrs. Will Woodburn secured a divorce in City Court of Herrin last week, Mr. Woodburn being the plaintiff. It was charged his former wife conducted his confectionary business in Cambria irregularly while he was employed in a mine. Immediately after the separation, Mrs. Woodburn left for St. Louis, where, according to a St. Louis paper, she was married to a Cambria youth of 20 years. She is said to be 45 years of age. CH 9 Apr
West Chapel Items — Mrs. S.H. North attended the funeral of Mrs. E.C. Jones near Carbondale Monday. CH 9 Apr
Professor C.E. Chatten was united in marriage to Elsie Creed of Cleveland, Okla., at her parents’ home there on 5 Apr. Their romance started ten years ago when they both attended the same class at State Normal in Carbondale where they graduated in 1911. MDR Friday 9 Apr
Sarah Allen died Thursday at her home in Harvey. Burial in Spring Grove Cemetery. MDR 9 Apr
Daisy Davis vs Frank B. Davis, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of children. MDR 9 Apr
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Creal of Rockford attended the funeral of his father, Wash Creal. MDR 9 Apr
Vernie Fuller, 28, was killed in a motorcycle accident last Monday at Pueblo, Col. The body was accompanied on the long journey by a brother-in-law, John Lawler and a cousin, John Fuller, and was taken to the home of his father, I.C. Fuller at Attila. Survived by his father, two brothers, Ed of Attila and Aud of Marion, two sisters, Mrs. George Moore of Attila and Mrs. John Lawler of Crab Orchard. Funeral at Pleasant Grove Church. MDR 9 Apr
Mrs. Harry Parks died Friday after several months of intense suffering from cancer. She was born in St. Louis and met Mr. Parks while he was working in that city and they were married about 8 years ago. When Mr. Parks moved to Marion to become local manager for Southern Illinois Gas Company, she became the cashier at the local office. When Mr. Parks was called for active duty in the army, she returned to St. Louis and lived with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Fortune, during the war. When her husband returned, they once again lived in Marion. When she became weak, she was taken to a St. Louis hospital for treatment. Burial in St. Louis. MDR Saturday 10 Apr
Mrs. S. Childers and children returned to their home in Nashville, Tenn. Friday after attending the funeral of the former’s mother, Mrs. R. Chamness. MDR 10 Apr
Mrs. Elizabeth Thorn was being tried in county court on an insanity charge. MDR 10 Apr
Marriage license
Walter Shewmaker, 25, Karber’s Ridge & Myrtle Banks, 25, Pittsburg MDR 10 Apr
James B. Holman died of dropsy and complications 10 Apr at his home, 107 North Hamlet. He was born 1 Oct 1835 and lived in this community all his life. He married Sarah E. Warren in early manhood. His farm was west of Marion opposite the present site of Cagle’s Park, but he sold the farm last August and moved to this city. Survived by wife and children: A.M. of Oklahoma City, Okla., Arthur of Herrin, Mrs. Joe Conn of Dowell, Mrs. Albert Franklin of Marion, James of Devil’s Lake, N.D. and Ed of Pinckneyville. Three children are deceased. Burial Maplewood Cemetery. MDR 10 Mar
Mr. & Mrs. R.F. Owens and family returned from Murphysboro where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Jane Underwood, mother of Mrs. Owens. She was 92 and died Saturday. MDR Tuesday 13 Apr
Mabel May Fortune was born 15 May 1894 at Belgrade, Mo., married Chester H. Parks 1 Dec 1890 in St. Louis, died 9 Apr 1920. She was sick 8 long months. Survived by her husband, parents Mr. & Mrs. Millard Fortune, sister Myrtle Sigman. Buried Valhalla Cemetery in St. Louis. MDR Wednesday 14 Apr
Jewell Sprague, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Sprague of South Van Buren Street, and Lloyd Deaton, son of Mr. & Mrs. George Deaton, were married Wednesday at Benton. MDR Thursday 15 Apr
Uncle Dan Watson Sr., colored, of Dewmaine, died Friday of old age and asthma at his home. He was 80 years old and was a slave of some few years. He has been a resident of that place many years. He leaves three sons: Dan and Albert of Dewmaine and Rosavelt of Danville. Burial in Dewmaine Cemetery. MDR Thursday, 15 Apr
Delilah Harmon and Harry Smith, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Smith, were married 7 Apr in Murphysboro. HN 15 Apr
The little child of Percy Waugh died Tuesday while being brought into the city in a machine for treatment. The body was taken to the home of Robert Clem. Mrs. Clem and Mrs. Waugh are sisters. HN 15 Apr
Raphael Gualdoni, 45, died Thursday. Burial in St. Carlo’s Cemetery. HN 15 Apr
While trying to cross the hard road Friday night at Dewmaine, Mrs. Mary J. Russell of near Goreville was run down by another jitney driven by Fred Hiller of this city and killed. She died 30 minutes after the accident. She had a cut and bruise over the left eye. Mrs. E.S. (Mattie) Russell, daughter-in-law of the deceased, was knocked to the pavement and rendered unconscious. Mrs. Russell, 69, had just arrived at Dewmaine to visit her daughter, Mrs. Amos Ward. She alighted from a jitney driven by John Wilson and walked around to the rear of it. As she stepped from behind the car, she was struck. John Wilson was exonerated. Mrs. Russell is survived by children: Mrs. Amos Ward of Dewmaine, Mrs. John Ward of Energy and E.S. Russell of Goreville. The body was taken to Marion and from there shipped to Neilson, Ill. and taken to the home of her son, Emery Russell, for burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. MDR 12 & 15 Apr & CH 16 Apr
Sam McManus, employed at the mine of Carterville & Big Muddy mine at Cambria, was electrocuted Friday/Saturday when he came in contact with a live trolley wire. He was formerly from Murphysboro and leaves a widow. CH 16 Apr & MDR 10 Apr
Mr. & Mrs. William Thedford were called to Larne April 2 and 8 by the illness and death of Mr. Thedford’s sister, Mrs. Anna Tygett who died in the Jacksonville private hospital on April 8 after a long sickness. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 16 Apr
The marriage of Sylvester Farmer and Ida? Avery was announced at the close of the Blairsville school term. The marriage took place Dec 27th. CH 16 Apr
Sarah B. Brandon, wife of L.J. Brandon, living west of this city, died Sunday following a lingering illness. Burial in Snider-Boren Cemetery. CH 16 Apr
Fay Adams, one and a half year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Willie Adams, died of bronchial pneumonia Sunday at midnight. Burial in Hill Crest Cemetery. CH 16 Apr
John Sizemore, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis in Herrin Hospital, died Thursday in Herrin. It was found his appendix had ruptured. He was the father of Mrs. Miles Bradshaw. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. HN 22 Apr MDR 19 Apr & CH 16 Apr
Card of Thanks In the death of our beloved wife and mother. A.H. Wiswell Mamie Wiswell CH 16 Apr
Mrs. Annie Belford, formerly of Carterville, and Joe L.? Jones were married Tuesday of last week at the home of the bride in Pensacola, Fla. CH 16 Apr
Frank Hill of Hunter & Co. undertakers, was in Herrin Wednesday. He had charge of the funeral of Leda Cliff, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Cliff who died Saturday. CH 16 Apr
Terry Williams dropped dead while sitting in a chair at his home Friday. He was born 28 Nov 1881 at Tunnel Hill and married Vinnie Mattox in Sep 1910. Two children were born: Charles Edward, 9 and another boy who died. His brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Cora Sherman, Mrs. Mary Emery, Grover and J.W. MDR Saturday 17 Apr
A boy was born Friday to Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Armstrong. MDR 17 Apr
A 10-pound boy was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Ralph McDonald, their second child and first boy. MDR 17 Apr
Marriage licenses
Isaac L. Armstrong, 25, Johnston City & Elizabeth Schneider, 21, Spaulding
F.H. Newlin, 38, West Frankfort & Stella Tippy, 36, Marion
Marion Jackson, 22 & Margaret Dixon, 18, both of Herrin
Ernest Sandusky, 19, Herrin & Mable Parris, 18, West Frankfort
Arthur Taylor, 21, & Melvina Randolph, 18, both of Herrin
J.M. Christopher, 36, Couran, Mo. & Mrs. Betty Abney, 32, Marion
heo. Griffith, 24 & Ethel Stocks, 20, both of Cambria
Elias Cutrell, 27, Royalton & Tonie Trush, 26, Herrin
W.L. Travelstead, 69, Crab Orchard & Ida Blackburn, 57, Marion MDR 17 Apr
Mary Lula Armes, wife of William Armes, died Sunday. Mary Lula Shaw was born 22 Dec 1879. She married on 22 Jan 1899 in Franklin County. Four children were born, two preceded her to the grave. The last children to be born were twins and one died a few weeks past, while the other, Bertie, survives. She had been sick for several months. Survived by her husband and a daughter, Mrs. Leroy Sullins, brothers & sisters: William Shaw of Saline County, Mrs. Docie Ragsdale of Franklin County, Leroy Shaw, Mrs. Ethel Blundell and Jewel Shaw of Oklahoma, Mrs. Nellie Summers of Marion and Grover Cleveland Shaw of West Frankfort. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. MDR Monday 19 Apr
Hildergarde Helen Mysch, 28, daughter of Rev. Adolph Mysch and Albert Lang, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Lang, 28, were married by the bride’s father at their home, 926 West Cherry Street. MDR 19 Apr
Marriage licenses
Ura Harris, 26 & Ada Yandell, 22, both of Herrin
Aloviz Lazdanski, 30 & Mary Smith, 35, both of Herrin MDR 19 Apr
Golda Wilcox, 23, of Herrin and Virgil Gordon, 26, of Marion were married in Murphysboro Monday. MDR Tuesday 20 Apr
Verda Calvert, 18 & John Neely, 21, of Marion, were married Sunday at Murphysboro. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Calvert and the groom is a son of Judge & Mrs. Rufus Neely. MDR 20 Apr
Vance Snyder, son of Mr. & Mrs. Sam W. Snyder and Mabel Hartwell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Link Hartwell, went to Cairo last Sunday and when they returned, they were man and wife. MDR Wednesday 21 Apr
Marriage license
Eugenio Spezie, 37 & Bianchi Regina [as written], 24, both of Herrin MDR 21 Apr
Thomas Houston and Mary Holmes, both colored, were married Wednesday. MDR 21 Apr
Marie Hayes and John F. Wallace, both of Johnston City, were married Wednesday. MDR 21 Apr
Golda Wilcox of Herrin, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Wilcox, and Virgil Gordon of Marion were married Monday at Murphysboro. HN 22 Apr
Lella May James, 19 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Lee James, died Saturday of intestinal trouble. It is thought the start of the trouble was eating canned corn that had been poisoned. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 22 Apr
Tom Calhoun, 37, of this city and Lesta Murrah, 26, of Marion were married Wednesday. HN 22 Apr
Thomas Popham, 39, a miner at Dale mine, died Wednesday of last week following an operation. He was cutting down a tree at his home on 23 March when he thought the tree was going to fall on his children who were playing about. He tried to push the tree away as it fell and suffered a broken leg. Blood poison set in and he was removed to the hospital on 13 April and operated on 15 Apr. He leaves a wife and seven children. HN 22 Apr
T.N. Newlin of West Frankfort, son of Lyles Newlin and brother to Will Newlin, and Stella Tippy of Marion, daughter of Mrs. Pollyann Tippy, were married Thursday. HN 22 Apr
John Gualdoni, who for sixteen years, retiring only recently, has conducted a grocery at the corner across from the Catholic Church, departed this week for Detroit where he will enter business. His son, Louie, is employed in the Dodge Brothers auto factory as inspector. Mr. Gualdoni came to Herrin in the early days and established himself on West Monroe, and until he sold out a few weeks ago, never changed business locations. He was in the grocery business in St. Louis before locating in Herrin. HN 22 Apr
Gladys Wardle, 19, of Marion and Andrew P. Zougles, 23, of West Frankfort were married Wednesday in the presence of her father, John Wardle and aunt, Mrs. Mary E. Tippy. MDR Thursday 22 Apr
Frank Sparks is hale and healthy for a man of 80 years. 21 Apr was his birthday and to celebrate that event he walked to Marion this morning, a distance of two and a half miles. Mrs. Sparks [as written] was the first child born in Marion as a village he was raised here and lived in this vicinity the major part of his life. Recently he has been living with his daughter in Michigan and expects to return here in the near future. He is now making his home with his son, Robert Sparks. The children of his first wife are: Charles Sparks of Olympia, Wash., Mrs. Mary Walbridge of Decatur, Mich., Misses Fannie & Etta Sparks of Chicago and Robert Sparks of Marion. The children of his second wife are: Ben Sparks of Benton, Bert Sparks of West Frankfort, Glenn Sparks of Indianapolis and Harry Sparks of Marion. Mr. Sparks is a member of the First Baptist Church and a Democrat. MDR 22 Apr
John W. McLain, 27, and Martha Johnson, 19, came from St. Louis and were married Wednesday. MDR 22 Apr
Charles Dunsford died Wednesday at Absher. He was born 72 years ago in England and served in the English Army before coming to the United States. He has lived in this country 31 years and married Bell Shreve, a sister of Dave Shreve, but leaves no children. He was a carpenter. Burial at Indian Camp Church. MDR 22 Apr
J.F. Hall died suddenly last night of a fatal attack of indigestion at his home at Creal Springs. He leaves a widow and sons: J.L. Hall and William Hall of Carbondale and Elmer Hall of Paris and a daughter, Mrs. H.R. Hess of Vienna. He was a Civil War veteran. MDR 22 Apr
Marriage licenses
Thomas H. Calhoun, 37, Herrin & Lesta Murrah, 26,
Marion Thomas Houston, 27 Marion & Mary Holmes, 26, Dewmaine
Ralph Guye, 20 & Eunial Fletcher, 18, both of Marion
John F. Wallace, 27 & Marie Hayes, 17, Johnston City
John J. Bright, 22 & Julia Boyer, 18, both of Johnston City MDR 22 Apr
Agnes B. Penn, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. N. Penn of North Bentley Street, and Albert D. Wimmer were married Friday in Mount Vernon. MDR Friday 23 Apr
Mike Stanisci of Akron, Ohio and Filomena Manfredo, daughter of Mike Manfredo, are to be married Saturday at the Manfredo home on North Lear Street. They were married by a local judge on 24 Jan, but will be married by the Catholic priest. MDR 23 Apr
Dora Smith vs Clyde Smith, he a no-resident, bill for divorce. MDR 23 Apr
Marriage licenses
John H. Craig, 25 & Ruth Rowatt, 20, both of Carterville
Dewey Peebles, 21, Johnston City & Myrtle Innis, 18, Pittsburg MDR 23 Apr
A 9-pound boy was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Oliver S. Harrison, 1306 North Logan, their second son and sixth child. MDR 23 Apr
Essie Jordan and Charles Douglas Smith were married Tuesday in St. Louis. The bride was formerly of this city and the daughter of Mrs. Irene Smothers. The groom is a policeman in St. Louis. MDR 23 Apr
Rev. B.F. Baker Of Makanda died Tuesday following a paralytic stroke, the second since May, 1918. He was born 15 Dec 1857 near Cottage Home and has lived in this vicinity all his life. He married Sarah E. Fly in 1879. Eight children were born to them but all died in infancy. The brothers and sisters who survive are: P.R., Eugene and A.T. Baker of this city, Mrs. Victoria Musgraves and Mrs. Ira Ogden of Cottage Home and Mrs. A. Thaxton of Marion. At one time he owned the book store in Marion now conducted by his niece, Mrs. J.W. Bradbury. Funeral at Pleasant Hill Church. CH 23 Apr
Ruth Rowatt, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rowatt Jr. of this city and a teacher in the Carterville public schools, became the bride of John Henry Craig Tuesday. They will make their future home in the west. CH 23 Apr
William Thedford Jr., 16, was killed by falling slate Saturday at Bush Mine No. 2 Saturday. He was working with his father who suffered a number of scalp injuries, a broken rib and several bruises. He was born 3 Mar 1904 in Pinckneyville. Survived by brothers, Harry & Frank, sisters, Verna Lee, Mary Beth and Katherine. Burial in Tower Grove Cemetery, Murphysboro. CH 23 Apr
John Sizemore was born 17 May 1854 in Christian County, KY. and died 15 Apr at the hospital in Herrin where he had been taken for an operation for appendicitis. He married S.A. Smith 27 Oct 1878. Eight children were born, six survive: Mrs. Bertha Coleman, Mrs. Bessie Bush, Sadie Sizemore, Mrs. Kate Bradshaw, Herrin and William Sizemore. Also survived by his widow and two brothers, Samuel of Kentucky and Robert of DeSoto. He had lived in Carterville 27 years. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 23 Apr
Mrs. Noah [as written] Rodman, wife of Aubra Rodman, died of pulmonary tuberculosis Thursday of last week at her home near Taylor Crossing. She was the daughter of the late W.L. Turner. She leaves her husband, six children, three sisters and two brothers. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 23 Apr
Martha Caroline Hampton died 17 Apr, aged 55 years, 10 months and 17 days. She was the daughter of Timothy Cagle and married J.S. Hampton in September 1878. Survived by husband and children: Mrs. Roy Chamness, Dona Hampton and three grandchildren. Two children died in infancy. Burial in Hampton Cemetery. CH 23 Apr
West Chapel Items WM. T. North attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Anna Tygett at Carbondale Saturday. CH 23 Apr
Troy E. Byrn, 23 and Essie Moore, 18, both of Marion, were married last week in Benton. MDR Saturday 24 Apr
Sheriff Melvin Thaxton went to Carterville Saturday to arrest Clay Demming on a charge of wife abandonment. He has been arrested before on the same charge. MDR 24 Apr
Mrs. John Young of Creal Springs died Sunday of heart trouble. MDR Monday 26 Apr
Mrs. Orvil Fowler died Monday of tuberculosis. She was born 27 years ago the 25th of last March, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jake Kobler. Survived by her husband and a son 19 months old, brothers and sisters: Jake, Dan, Albert and Henry Kobler, Mrs. Anna Frey and Mrs. Fredia Angel, all living in this county. Burial in Union Grove. MDR 26 Apr
Marriage licenses
Roy Watkins, 18, Marion & Ethel McDonald, 18, Creal Springs
Moody Graves, 32 & Offa Calvert, 18, both of Marion
Clyde Chamness, 21 & Eva Jackson, 21, both of Marion
R.O. Spitznass, 35 & Ella Stone, 33, both of Marion MDR 6 Apr
John Martin Boyd, 1401 North Logan, died of heart trouble and complications Monday. He was born Jan 1865 near Johnston County. In early manhood he was married to Mollie Ralls who passed away in the prime of her life. Two children were born: Alex Boyd of Hamilton, Montana and Mrs. Thomas Taylor of St. Louis. He married Addie Hearn on 2 Jan 1901 and their only child died in infancy. Survived by brothers and sisters: William Boyd and Mrs. James Spiller of Marion and Mrs. Sarah Adams of St. Louis. MDR Tuesday 27 Apr
Elizabeth Norman and Owen James Cox eloped to Union City, Tenn. on Sunday and returned Monday to receive their parents’ blessing. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. D.T. Norman and the groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. J.E. Cox. MDR 27 Apr
Marriage licenses
Pete Gaulliemini, 32 & Maria Muzarelli, 29, both of Johnston City
A.L. Calvert, 22 & Lillie May Deason, 22, both of Hurst MDR 27 Apr
Marriage licenses
Clyde Bradshaw, 24, Clifford & May Owens, 23, Herrin
Elmer Harvel, 19 & Edna Williams, 19, both of Cambria MDR Wednesday 28 Apr
John Klavonich and Ivan Somme left Monday for New York enroute for Romania and Russia. They have been in this country six years and have not heard from their wives and families for the past four years. HN 29 Apr
Mr. & Mrs. W.E. Lane are at home from an extended visit at the home of Mrs. Lane’s father, E.C. Jones of the Hillsdale Farm near Carbondale. She was at the bedside of her step mother who died while she was there. Mrs. Lane’s sister’s six-year-old daughter was taken ill and passed away about the same time. HN 29 Apr
Thomas Carter Vs Myrtle Carter, she a non-resident, bill for divorce. HN 29 Apr
Thursday morning Sheriff Melvin Thaxton took Clyde Newton and Ollie Lafont to Chester to start serving their sentences. Monroe Walker, who had been in jail for several days for failure to support his family, was released Wednesday with a suspended fine on a promise to care for his family. There are only two prisoners now in the jail, the first time since Thaxton became sheriff that number has been that small. MDR Thursday 29 Apr
A 10-pound girl was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Seville Hartwell. The mother is the former Lucile Jewell. MDR 29 Apr
Marriage license
Grant G. Franklin, 27 & Maude Walker, 20, both of Herrin MDR Friday 30 Apr
Ben Sanders, a miner at Big Muddy Coal and Iron Company at Clifford, died Friday at Herrin Hospital from burns received in a dust explosion resulting from a windy shot fired in the mine on April 5 by another miner. Survived by his widow and one child. MDR 26 Apr & CH 30 Apr
Floyd Jennings of Carbondale, daughter of Mrs. Mollie Jennings, and Leo Stanley, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Stanley of this city, were married Wednesday at Murphysboro. MDR 30 Apr
The months of May, June and July of MDR are missing from the microfilm.
Birdie Russell, wife of James Russell, died 20 Apr at her home in Weaver from a series of complications. She leaves a baby boy three days old. She was the mother of ten children, two having preceded her in death. Survived by her husband, 8 children five boys and three girls — and a sister in California. She is a sister-in-law to T.P. and C.W. Russell of Hurst. She was a member of the Hurst Christian Church and was baptized by Rev. Osteen 20 years ago at the Hurst Church, then known as the Russell Church. Burial in Blairsville Cemetery. CH 30 Apr
Addie Gosnell, widow of the late Noah Gosnell of Johnston City, died of double pneumonia Wednesday of last week at her home. She was the mother of 14 children, 2 having died in infancy. The youngest is a 10 months old boy. She was baptized by Rev. Osteen in the Russell Church, then located northwest of town. Three of the children are married: ? Russell Of Herrin, Mrs. Jessie Fair of Ohio and Mrs. Agnes Treece of California. She is also survived by three brothers: T.P. and C.W. Russell of Hurst and James Russell of Weaver. Burial in Blairsville Cemetery. CH 30 Apr
Lillie Deason, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Deason, and Audie Calvert, son of Mr. & Mrs. A.C. Calvert, were married Monday in Marion. The bride and groom were accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. John Calvert. The bridal party was on its way to Creal Springs, but all were so elated they drove six miles out of their way and returned home over muddy and rough roads. Their warm welcome upon their arrival at the Calvert home repaid them for the hard trip. They were received by Mrs. J.W. Harrison, Mrs. J.M. Harper, Mr. & Mrs. Rollie Deason, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ganter, Mr. & Mrs. John Calvert, Charles Harrison and Ruth Calvert. A wedding supper was served and the evening enjoyable spent. CH 30 Apr
West Chapel Items Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hayton and Mr. & Mrs. Milo Phemister attended the funeral of Mrs. Tut Hampton at Hampton Sunday. CH 30 Apr
A marriage license was issued the first of the week to Clyde Bradshaw of Clifford and May Owens of Herrin, also to Elmer Harvel and Edna Williams both of Cambria. CH 30 Apr
John Henry Phillips was born in Germany 18 Dec 1841 and died Friday with kidney trouble. He came to this country with his parents at the age of 8 years. They located first in Buffalo, New York, later moving to New Jersey where he married Mollie Amelia Wagner, four sons were born: James H., Herman C., George A. and John P. James, John & Herman survive in Cambria. The family moved to Scranton, Pa and to Carterville in 1875. His wife died 1 Feb 1896 and he remarried the following year to Ellen Donaly. Besides his immediate family, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Wyant and Mrs. Philipine Smithing both of Scranton, Pa, 20 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. MDR 29 Apr & CH 30 Apr
Within the next few days Carterville people will be required to pay 15 cents for a loaf of baker’s bread. The bakers of the county have found it unprofitable to try any longer to hold down the cost of their product, considering a recent advance in the scale of wages for labor, the advance in the cost of flour and sugar, as well as in the prices of other materials used in baking. John Mackellar, the local baker, said it was becoming an impossibility to try to turn out the same sized loaf of bread today for a dime that was made for the same price two years ago. It is said that an advance in rates for gas is being sought by the Southern Illinois Gas Company through the state public utilities commission. CH 30 Apr
O.C. Phillips of DuQuoin attended the funeral of Henry E. Phillips. CH 30 Apr
May
C.J. Smith, 30, died Friday at his home, 821 South 13th. Burial at Metropolis. HN 6 May
Logan Randolph, 77, of Creal Springs, father of Ed Randolph, Burlington engineer, died last week at his home. He was born in Wilson County, Tennessee and leaves a widow, 29 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 7 children. His funeral was Sunday and is said to have been the largest ever held in that city. HN 6 May
Mrs. Cerniah Turner Murphy, 60, died suddenly Monday at the home of her son, H.F. Murphy, 417 West Grand Ave. CH 7 May
Mrs. Mabel Stroud of Herrin and Enny Allen of Marion were married Friday in St. Louis. They will reside in Marion. CH 7 May
Emma Pinkeston and Robert Jeffrey were married Saturday. CH 7 May
William Sanders, former chief of police in Marion, was cleared Tuesday in Benton of the charge of murder in connection with the shooting of Narnie Nangle at a West Frankfort mine last December during a near riot. CH 7 May
Velma R. Lewis vs Walter T. Lewis, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and restoration of maiden name. HN 13 May
Carl S. Walker and Syble Harrison, both of Christopher, were married Thursday at Benton. The groom is a brother to Jo V. Walker of Herrin. HN 13 May
Isaac F. Harris, 72, died Wednesday at his home at Madison No. 9. Burial in Hurricane Cemetery. HN 13 May
James Monroe Phemister, shotfirer, lost his life Monday afternoon by a windy shot at Hafer No. 3 mine northeast of this city. He was born 20 Oct 1888 near Carterville. Survived by his widow and three small children, brother & sisters, Mart Phemister of Grassy Precinct, Mrs. Lulu Hindman of Eight Mile and Mrs. David Bulliner of near Carterville. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 14 May
Don J. Riley, son of Mr. & Mrs. Riley of Bush, died 4 May in a hospital Coblenz, Germany of gunshot wounds He was 24 years old and a private in Co B 8th Infantry, having enlisted 2 Apr 1919. He was in the service only a month when he was sent across to France, then to Germany. Another son, Charles Riley, is still in the service overseas. CH 14 May
Prof & Mrs. A.H. Wilson announce the birth of a baby girl May 1. CH 14 May
Mr. & Mrs. William Redford are the proud parents of a baby girl born Sunday. CH 14 May
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Julius Pleasant of Cambria was found dead in bed. An inquest was held Friday and the verdict was death from unknown causes. CH 14 May
Helen Harris and John Peach of Herrin were married Saturday. They will reside with Mrs. Peach’s mother, Mrs. James Harris. CH 14 May
Mr. & Mrs. Jessy Odum of Marion announce the birth of a baby daughter. Mrs. Odum was formerly Miss Verna Carter of this city. CH 14 May
Albert Jones, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Jones of this city, has just announced his marriage to a young lady of Texas. CH 14 May
While playing along the railroad tracks near her home in Johnston City, Mary Ozello, 4, was run down by a switch engine Thursday of last week and killed instantly. CH 14 May
J.B. Taylor of Herrin and Mary E. Renschler of Marion, daughter of Mrs. Emmeline Renschler, were married Sunday. HN 20 May
John Fields, 70, died of cancer of the throat Wednesday at his home on South 17th Street. He had been an invalid three years. Survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Hallie Gargal of this city and a son, in Centralia. The family came to this city from Kentucky quite a while ago. HN 20 May
The coroner was called to Johnston City Saturday to conduct an inquest over the body of Tony Baldasammo and the verdict was unknown. Mrs. Baldasammo said he had eaten some spaghetti and fish for dinner and that probably was the cause of death. HN 20 May
R.A. Stivers gave a statement to the Herald declaring he was not asked by Mayor J.R. Phillips to resign as chief of police. He says he asked for a raise in pay so that he could live properly and provide for his family of three, He declares the mayor expected too much when he required him to work 14 hours a day for $3. The former chief declared he wanted the laboring class of people in Carterville to know the true situation and to know what he received. CH 21 May
Roy McGowan was appointed Chief of Police and the salary raised from $90 a month to $135. CH 21 May
A divorce was granted this week at Marion in the case of C.M. Cash vs Lizzie Cash. CH 21 May
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Franklin of this city announce the birth recently of a baby boy. CH 21 May
Sarah E. Edwards was born 4 May 1853 near Crab Orchard and died 17 May 1920. She was the daughter of James & Rachel Corder Edwards. She joined Davis Prairie Church 20 Nov 1882, her uncle, Rev. Willis Corder being pastor at that time. She later moved her membership to Hurricane Church with her husband, William Ervin Sizemore, to whom she was married 1 Jul 1886. He died 20 Dec 1912. She leaves two daughters: Mrs. Eva Burkholder and Ava M. Jones, one granddaughter, little Jean Louise Jones, two stepdaughters, Fannie Malone and Victoria Scoby, two stepsons, Wilson and Frank Sizemore and two brothers, Frank and Gano Edwards of Crab Orchard. CH 21 May
Silas Tular Gulley, 18, died Monday from complications following pneumonia at the residence of his father, S.T. Gulley, three and a half miles southeast of Carterville. Burial in McCown Cemetery. CH 21 May
Beulah S., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Mike Ferrell of this city, and Glen Alcorn of Olney, Ill, were married Tuesday in Olney. CH 21 May
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Coleman of Mounds, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Harrison, announce the birth of a baby Saturday. CH 21 May
A party of nine Herrin citizens, formerly from South Wales, left here Tuesday for Philadelphia where on the 28th they will set sail for Liverpool, for a summer vacation in Merrie England. In the party are Mr.& Mrs. Davie Jones, Mr.& Mrs. David Williams, Mrs. Bessie Nealson and three children and William Davies. They will pass from Liverpool down to South Wales and visit home folks in the vicinity of Swansea. Mr. & Mrs. Davie Jones and Mrs. Jones’ father, William Davies, will visit France and see the grave of David Davies, son of the latter and brother of Mrs. Jones, who fell in battle nearly two years ago near the city of Theacourt. David went with the Herrin contingent on April 19, ’18 and left for overseas on May 18th of the same year. He was killed on September 23 of that year by a shrapnel east of Vieville en Laie. He was attached to the 311th Inft, Co. D. It is to visit this grave that is taking the Jones back to Europe. They plan to return late in the fall. Charles King and family who departed from Herrin to South Wales some two months ago, write back to the Jones that they are enjoying the motherland very much and may not return to the states. HN 27 May
Charles C. Fisher vs Rose Gray Fisher, she a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of child. HN 27 May
Katie Campbell, daughter of Mrs. Agnes Campbell and Amiel Crowell, both of this city, were married Wednesday of last week. HN 27 May
Ishmel Jones, 79, died of old age Monday. He was a widower and has no relatives. Burial in Herrin City Cemetery. HN 27 May
Rocco Manderino was killed by a fall of slate in the mine at Freeman Spur Monday. A number of small children are left. Joe, the oldest son, is employed in Detroit. He was a native of Southern Italy and drove a jitney here and at Freeman for a number of years. Burial in St. Carlo Cemetery. HN 27 May
The first soldier’s funeral since the close of the war came Saturday when the body of Oscar Jones, who died Thursday, was laid to rest at the City Cemetery with military honors. He died at his home, 521 South 18th of tuberculosis. All the pallbearers were dressed in khaki and were members of his company, 325th Machine Gun Bat. 84th Division. He was in service only a short time, being discharged because of his broken health. He leaves a wife and a two-year-old child. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 27 May
Hazel Gallagher, daughter of Mrs. Cora Gallagher, and Henry McCabe of this city were married 24 Feb. but it was kept secret. CH 28 May
John Duddy, 62, Johnston City mine examiner at West Side mine, was killed Monday by a gas explosion. It happened about 3 a.m. but his body was not found until 9 a.m. He was born in England. He is the father of Mrs. Garner Williams, wife of the superintendent of No. 7 mine here. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Adie Duddy and uncle of Mrs. Richards and John Duddy of this city. Survived by his wife and six children. HN 27 May & CH 28 May
Ben L. Baiar of Johnston City, son of John & Anna Baiar, and Ora Moulton of Marion, daughter of John & Mary Moulton, were married here Wednesday. They were accompanied by a sister of the groom, Grace Baiar, and his uncle, George Baiar. HN 27 May & CH 28 May
The body of Walter Baker, who lost his life while fighting with the Marines in France, arrived in Benton Monday. His body was the first brought back to this section of the state from France. CH 28 May
Maggie Woodburn was born 20 May 1887 and died Friday at her home in this city. She married Curtis Woodburn on 20 Jan 1909 and three children were born: Lester, who died in infancy, Ferrill and Andrew. She is survived by her husband, children, parents, four brothers and two sisters. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 28 May
Mrs. Martha Rial Barwell Carter, 69, died Wednesday of last week at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Winning, 711 West Grand. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Pinckneyville. Card of thanks from Mr. & Mrs. John Winning, Mr. & Mrs. Douglas and family of Brookport, Ill and Mr. & Mrs. G.C. Fielder and family of Carbondale. CH 28 May
A boy was born Wednesday to Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Ogden. CH 28 May A girl was born Thursday to Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Talley. CH 28 May
Al Stivers, former chief of police, and Mrs. Della Barnett of this city were married Wednesday in Murphysboro. CH 28 May
William Lively, car repairer for the Illinois Central and employed at Carbondale, was killed Friday morning when he was caught between two freight cars. He and Ed Etherton, who was injured, were coupling two cars with a chain when an engine came in on the same track and bumped the cars together. He was 27 years old and leaves a widow and a 5-year-old son, his mother, Mrs. Nancy Wagner of Missouri and a brother, Terry Lively of Murphysboro. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 28 May
June
U.S. Marshal John Glenn raided the old pest house northwest of this city three weeks ago and confiscated two stills. They were two milk cans that had been provided with pipes that would function after the fashion of a real still. About two months ago, Glenn received an unsigned letter saying there was an active still in the old pest house and some three weeks ago a woman came to the police and said her husband had been drunk for quite some time and was at the gin mill in the old pest house. Glenn and Policeman Ed Frick went out there that day and saw a man run away. It was the home of Lawrence Bolinski, a miner who worked at Weaver. The officers found everything in full operation. There were fifty gallons of mash, two cases of raisins, twenty gallons of liquid ready to boil and three pretty, clear quarts of the genuine “white mule.” The entire makings and equipment were taken and locked up in the office of the chief of police and later moved to a cell in the jail. When Glenn went to get the outfit Tuesday, the two cases of raisins had disappeared, the white mule had practically all vanished and only the vessels were left as a reminder of the happy combination Bolinski had assembled for the cheering of suffering humanity. What was left was sent to East St. Louis and will be used as evidence against Bolinski — if he is ever found. HN 3 Jun
Marriage licenses
Norman Woods, 21 & Zoella Lauder, 18, both of Carterviille
Vester Dalton, 24 & Bessie Jordan, 24, both of Energy
Lawrence Hopkins, 23, Carterville & Bessie Barnett, 17, Goreville
Pete Fultas, 22 & Zunnia Povilatis, 18, both of Herrin
John A. Stone Jr. 33 & Mrs. Aline Garrigus, 25, both of Marion
Wm. L. Graves, 25, Herrin & Ruth Morgan, 23, Anna
Asa B. Sharp, 27, Benton & Mary E. Browning, 22, Royalton HN 3 Jun
Ruth Wollard, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F.M. Wollard, and Homer Steger were married Saturday. HN 3 Jun
The Christopher Progress says that Mr. & Mrs. Guido Bione and their four children, Louisa, Margaret, John and Angelo, departed Monday of last week for Rivarolo, Canavese Provincia, Di Torino, Italy. They will visit his many relatives and old home folks in the various cities for an extended time. They sailed from New York on Friday, May 28 on the steamer Critic. It is a fast boat and the trip is generally made in 8 to 10 days’ time. HN 3 Jun
Rachel Welch, wife of Glen Welch of Royalton, died Thursday after an illness of two years. She leaves her husband, two daughters, Louise and Ora and a son, Dennis, mother, father, sisters, brothers and grandparents. Burial at Tamaroa. HN 3 Jun
Louis Bennett died an hour later from a fall of slate un Mine B of the C.W. & F. Coal Co. Monday. He was 58 and had lived in Herrin eight months. Survived by a widow and four grown children. The body was shipped to Hackett, Ark., the former home. Also, Ed Long, shotfirer at Sunnyside, who was injured by a windy shot two weeks ago, died Wednesday of blood poisoning. He was 41 and leaves a wife and two children. HN 3 Jun
Ruth Lauder, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Lauder Of this city, was married in Gillette, Wyoming last week to Dewey Volner, formerly of this city. CH 4 Jun
Roland B. Springer, son of Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Springer, was most gladly welcomed home Thursday of last week, after four years and two months service in the Panama district. He is the last of the Hurst boys to be discharged. He was perhaps the youngest in the county to enlist. He enlisted in 1915 at the age of 15 years and one month. CH 4 Jun
Samuel L. Watkins, 68, died of tuberculosis Sunday at his home on South 19th Street. He had suffered with the dreaded white plague for four years and had spent several months in the west. He was born in Williamson County and came to this city while it was still a village. He leaves a widow, his second wife, and two daughters, one of which is Mrs. Kenneth Bradshaw of Harrisburg. A son, Walter, was killed in an accident at Jeffrey mine two years ago. He leaves 7 grandchildren. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 10 Jun
Mollie Scott Vs Robert Henry Scott, he a non-resident, bill for divorce and custody of child. HN 10 Jun
Johnston City Mrs. Emma Augusta Hathaway died Tuesday following an operation. She was formerly a resident of Carterville and taught in the public schools here before marriage. Pall bearers were the undertakers of Williamson County. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. CH 11 Jun
Lester Finney, 3-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. James Finney, was shot and killed Monday morning about 3 a.m. by his father. The child arose during the night to get a drink of water and was pushing the chair away from the door that was being held closed by the chair. The noise awakened the father who fired a shotgun at the door, striking the child in the right leg. He was taken to the hospital in Marion where he died. He was born 11 Feb 1917. The family lives in Herrin Township, five miles northwest of Marion. A brother, Maxand a sister a few weeks old also survive. HN 10 Jun & CH 11 Jun
Eva Hestand, daughter of Mrs. Mary Hestand, and Clyde Coyles, son of Mrs. Ferguson, were married 2 Jun in Bush. CH 11 Jun
Lorenza McKenzie, 16, youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Oliver McKenzie, and Arthur M. Knowles, 17, son of Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Knowles, were married 2 Jun. CH 11 Jun
James Oscar Grace of Decatur died Saturday in this city of bronchial pneumonia at the home of his brother-in-law, Cyrus Moore. Survived by his widow, nee Gladys Moore. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. CH 11 Jun
Stella Clay Vs Brutus Clay, he a non-resident, bill for divorce. CH 11 Jun Lucy Peters and Guy Williamson were married Sunday. CH 11 Jun
Card of Thanks — For kindness shown at the time of the death of our baby boy, Harold Wolfe. Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Wolfe CH 11 Jun
Edna Eaton and Ferrill Crain were married Monday in Murphysboro. CH 11 Jun
Class? Rose McKinney, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John McKinney of Belleville, died 11 Jun, aged 1 year, 9 months and 11 days. Burial in Herrin City Cemetery. HN 17 Jun
Edward Holt, 12, son of Mr.& Mrs. Charles E. Holt, living near McClintock Mine just out of Johnston City, drowned Thursday evening while learning to swim in the East Side mine pond. The body was not recovered until Friday night after the dam had been dynamited. HN 17 Jun
Henry Casey, 16, son of C.L. Casey of this city, drowned Sunday morning while swimming in No. 7 Pond. Survived by his father, stepmother, one brother and two half-sisters. He was employed at Jeffrey mine. Burial in City Cemetery. HN 17 Jun
H.C. Murrah, 73, of Creal Springs, died Wednesday of last week. He was born in Tennessee and came to Illinois with his parents when he was four years old and settled four miles northeast of Marion. For a while he was in the mercantile business at Creal Springs and also connected with the college there with which Mrs. Murrah has been identified for several years. He had been an invalid the last five years and was to have shortly removed to Herrin where Dr. Murrah is building a home for them on South Park Avenue. Survived his wife, sons, City Attorney Charles C. Murrah and Dr. Frank Murrah of Herrin and a daughter, Mrs. Juda Edwards of Marion. The mother is now in her 69th year and will make her home in this city with her son, Dr. Murrah, as soon as the new home is completed. Burial in Lake Creek Cemetery in the vicinity of the Hartwell settlement east of here. HN 17 Jun
Andy Hanye, shotfirer at Bush, was killed Sunday. Burial in Herrin City Cemetery. HN 17 Jun
Elizabeth Christie, 34, wife of Billie Christie, died Sunday night. She had resided here 18 years. The remains were taken to DuQuoin. HN 17 Jun
Chloris Woodall of this city and Frederick J. Quinn of Portland, Ore., were married 12 Jun. The groom is a son of Mrs. J.E. Quinn of Portland Ore., and the bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Woodall of this city. HN 17 Jun
William Scott Smith, 66, died Thursday of last week. Survived by several grown children. Burial in the family cemetery. CH 18 Jun
Della Absher Poole was born 26 Apr 1879 and died 10 Jun 1920. She was the daughter of W.C. & Sarah E. Absher and married Geo. W. Poole 20 May 1899. Five children were born, three boys and two girls: Ande, 19, Jewel, 16, Claude, 13, Essie who died at the age of 20 1/2 months and Raymond, 5. Survived by her husband, children, [siblings?] Mrs. Fannie Anderson, wife of Matt Anderson of Carterville, Mrs. Rosina Carlson of DeKalb, Ill., Mason Absher of Salina, Kan. and Chas. Mick of Harrisburg. A brother, James Absher, 27, died here in 1909. She professed faith in Christ at age 18 at Old Spring Grove Church. CH 18 Jun
Ermina Brown, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jesse M. Brown, and Frank Hadfield were married Monday. CH 18 Jun
Ralph Scott Stewart, son of Mr. & Mrs. C.L. Stewart, died Monday after an illness of 12 days with bowel trouble resulting in meningitis. He was born 27 Jul 1918. Burial at Murphysboro. CH 18 Jun
John Haney, mine manager at Bush No. 2 mine, was killed Sunday and Bunk McDowell seriously wounded. They had loaded six holes with powder. After hearing five shots, they waited only a short time before entering the room. The sixth shot fired as they got to the entrance. Burial in Carterville Cemetery. CH 18 Jun
Henry A. Perrine, 22, son of Mr. & Mrs. George Perrine, died Saturday of typhoid at the family home on South 22nd Street. Survived by his parents, brothers and sisters: Roy of Logan, Ill., Bishop, Link and Eugene of Herrin, Mrs. George Lott of Chicago, Mrs. Ted McGonigal and Mrs. M.T. Clark of Herrin. HN 24 Jun
After this date, I will not be responsible for any debt or part of any debt that may be contracted by Mrs. Ed Davis or Miss Ina Davis in my name. Mr. Ed Davis, June 19, 1920. HN 24 Jun
A former citizen of Mount Vernon, who had been working in the mines at Herrin, met his death Friday of last week under a C.B. & Q. train. He was identified by his brother-in-law, Joe Skoffi, formerly of Johnston City. [His name not given.] He had a wife and four children in Johnston City, but had not been living with them. HN 24 Jun
James A. Smiley, aged farmer near New Denison, and veteran of the Civil War, jumped in a well on the farm of his son, Pat Smiley, Thursday of last week and drowned. He had been released a short time ago from the insane hospital at Anna. He was born 20 Aug 1846 in Indiana. His wife died about a year ago. Survived by six children. His grandson saw him jump and saw him with his head out of the water. They let the bucket down and he caught hold of it but the chain broke. The body was recovered an hour and a half later. HN 24 Jun
Marriage licenses
Ray Hubbs, 23 & Dorris Herrin, 19, both of Herrin
D.J. Collard, 25 & Olean Jenkins, 25, both of Herrin HN 24 Jun
Maggie King and Hallie McMillan of this city were married Saturday in Murphysboro. HN 24 Jun
Vernon Grammer, 21, and Stella Phillips, 18, both of Herrin, were married Wednesday. HN 24 Jun
Mrs. Kelma Wisengerber of Herrin and Pearl McCartney, formerly of Marion, but now of Akron, Ohio, were married in that city June 1. HN 24 Jun
Allen Dawson, 19, son of Mrs. Ben Dawson of this city, died Sunday at the hospital in Enid, Okla. He was run over by a train on Thursday. Because of slack work, he had gone to Oklahoma to work in the wheat fields. HN 24 Jun
Will McDowell, son of Mrs. Mary Towers of Murphysboro, who was injured 13 Jun at the mine in Bush, died Thursday at his home in New Bush. He was born in Mt. Carbon 25 Oct 1875 to Mathew and Mary McDowell. At the age of 23, he was married to Mary Baker. Three children were born: Anna, W.M. and Ben McDowell. His wife died 17 years ago. On 25 Oct 1904, he married Mrs. Lizzie Byers who survives with the following children: Irene, Imil, George, Bernice and Richard; one stepson, Robert Byers, his aged mother and these brothers and sisters: Mathew McDowell of Herrin, Mrs. Mary Henneger of Murphysboro, Thomas Towers of Christopher, Mrs. J.R. Dickerson of LeGrand, Ore., Mrs. Joe Wild Jr. and Mrs. John Wild of Murphysboro. He was taken to Herrin for burial. CH 25 Jun & HN 1 Jul
Odie Cheek, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Cheek, and Arthur Mccullon, were married Sunday at Bush. CH 25 Jun
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Weeden are the proud parents of a baby girl. CH 25 Jun
One of the duties of the tax assessor is to collect dog tax. This has been proven to be a hard task in view of denials of ownership and other difficulties confronted. However, a deputy assessor in Blairsville Township got results by killing about ten dogs whose owners could not be found. The next day, the owners of other dogs hunted him up and paid to stop the slaughter. The number of tags sold in that township was largely increased by the knowledge that none would be spared unless the tax was paid. CH 25 Jun
Mable Burkhart, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Noble Burkhart, and Frank Zimmerman, son of Mrs. Frank Boucher, were married 16 Jun in Marion. CH 25 Jun
Raleigh Hatcher, one-armed man who drove the wagon for the West Frankfort Steam Laundry, is in jail on a charge of bigamy. He persuaded Lucile Dimmick of West Frankfort to elope to Mount Vernon where they were married. The girl’s father claims she is not yet 18. Mr. Dimmick investigated and found Hatcher has a wife and children living in Salem, Ill. Hatcher says he was divorced 17 months ago, but Mr. Dimmick ascertained that attorney Jones of Benton had been employed to bring divorce proceedings and failed to get the papers filed for the last term of court and the case cannot be heard until next September. CH 25 Jun
Clyde McCluskey of this city and Marie Jones of Louisville, Ky. were married Saturday. The marriage is an accumulation of a romance that started during the war when the groom was stationed near Louisville, before going overseas with the 84th Division. CH 25 Jun
(Extracted from microfilm at Morris Library and/or Illinois State Library by Helen Sutt Lind, published in Events in Egypt, Vol. 18)