Extracted from the newspapers, Egyptian Press (EP), Marion Evening Post (MEP) and Herrin News (HN) January The people of Herrin and throughout the Coal Belt were thrown into a spell of great excitement Tuesday when they read in the St. … Continue reading
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Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, Egyptian Press (EP) and Marion Evening Post (MEP) October Mrs. Ezra Dillon shot her husband, the street cleaner, Monday night. He did not want to press charges, so she released from detention Wednesday. She rushed … Continue reading
Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, Egyptian Press (EP) and Marion Evening Post (MEP) July A girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. John Heck, the first girl in the family. EP Monday, 1 Jul 1812 Clyde Newton, a former school … Continue reading
Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, Egyptian Press (EP) and Marion Evening Post (MEP) April Will Patterson was killed at the Chicago & Big Muddy mine Saturday when he jumped from his machine to escape an accident, losing his life under … Continue reading
Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, Egyptian Press (EP) and Marion Evening Post (MEP) January On Thursday, Fountain Camp No. 10866, Modern Woodmen of America, met at the home of their neighbor, John Phillips, who is ill and unable to work, … Continue reading