Marion Illinois History Preservation

Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR), Herrin News (HN) and Carterville Herald (CH)

July

Nellie Woodside, wife of Eugene Woodside, died Sunday at Emma Jones Hospital of a hemorrhage following an operation. She was born 19 Oct 1884 near Galatia, daughter of John D. Watkins, native of Galatia and Mary Cripps, who was reared in this city. She married 6 Jan 1906 and was the mother of four children: Pauline, Eugene, Morris & Hal. Also surviving are sisters: Mrs. R.C. Hill of Marion, Mrs. Joe Bond of Herrin & Mrs. Lee Dalton of Galatia. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. MDR Monday, 1 Jul 1918

Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR) , Herrin News (HN) and Carterville Herald (CH)

January

Mrs. Theo Hudson, 58, wife of Dr. Theo Hudson, died Wednesday at her country home near Hudgens after suffering with paralysis the past year. She leaves her husband, daughter Mrs. Matt Lainson who resided with her mother and son John Hudson in the U.S. Navy and stepson Dr. Zach Hudson of this city. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery. MDR Wednesday, 2 Jan 1918

Extracted chiefly from the newspapers Marion Daily Republican (MDR) and Herrin News (HN)

July

Margaret Vidmar, infant daughter of Joe Vidmar of Johnston City died at midnight Friday in the arms of Mrs. Ellen Haywood. The child was 2 years and 3 months old and had been ill with measles. MDR Monday, 2 Jul 1917

Patrick Monahan, 7 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Monahan was killed Sunday by a car driven by A.E. Martin, postmaster and editor of the Benton Standard. MDR 2 Jul 1917