Republicans and Hard Roads Triumph in Township Elections
Countywide voting yielded sweeping Republican wins and strong support for hard road bonds. West Marion and East Marion approved bonds of 57,500 each, while Gnerey opposed 50 to 1. East Marion carried the hard road measure by about 400 votes, with detailed results for supervisors, justices, constables, and trustees across West, East, and Southern townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Marion
East Main
Gnerey
Corinth Township
ePace
John R Stewart
Minos Edwards
S. ©. Roberts
Henry Lawler
Frank Pease
East Marion
Bast Marion
J. B. Bruce
C. Stolley
Lloyd Bradley
Justices of the Peace
George II. Pritchett
George W. Knight
George PD. Miller
C. Davis
C. W. Parks
M. Jenkins
Demjo
T. D. Hartwell
Ind
Lucian Holland
A. J. Bradley
H. T. Carter
Charles B. Dorris
H. A. Swan
Bert M. Alney
Charles C. Roberts
Southern Township
Southern
James
Herrin
Merrin
C. Greer
Ross North
al Richardson
J. M. Copher
H. R. Burktow
Henry Wilson
Frank Wollard
Wilford Iaster
Will Peterson
Hayman
Eller
C.S. Cagle
Tom Sisney
John Stallion
H. P. LaMaster
Crab Orchard
Stallows
Lyiman Davis
Marion Jones
4Li Adama
Er E
German Language Daily Goes Into Bankruptcy
The Illinois Staats Zeitung, a Chicago daily in German, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition and a receiver was appointed. Once a leading foreign language paper, it has faced long struggles to stay alive amid industry downturns and changing readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Staatszeitung
Chicago
Six Cases of Smallpox Rumor Urged Quarantine
Marion health and police authorities defend strict adherence to quarantine laws to prevent a rumored smallpox outbreak. Dr. Fowler reports a violation in an unpublished case and orders quarantine with heavy fines and jail for noncompliance. Parents should seek medical help for sick children, and Logan school pupils are vaccinated due to possible exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Fowler
Logan School
Entertains Champions Biggs Dinner for Basketball Teams
Mr and Mrs G J Biggs hosted a six o'clock dinner Monday evening for the first and second basketball teams with their son Raymond, captain of the first team. The home featured school colors with roses and carnations. Guests included Prin Arnon Bratton coach BE Schreiber and several relatives and friends. Mrs Biggs was helped by Beula McAlpin Eva Clarida Beula Clarida and Isabelle Wallacs. The group discussed basketball games amid social conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Biggs
Raymond
Prin
Arnon Bratton
BE. H. Schreiber
Auto Dealers Enthusiastic About Show in Williamson County
The first Williamson County automobile show and merchants exposition will run April 18 to 23 in the Eagle Garage building. Space is expanding by adding the rear area. Manager J. H. Wilkinson reports strong response with many dealers and accessories exhibitors signed on. A daytime and nighttime program, special decorations, and large posters are planned. many attendees are expected and some space may fill up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Eagle Garage
J. H. Wilkinson
Hagie Garage
Cleveland Yragtor
Hudson ‘Automobile Company
Wessex
Hudson
Rex & Travel
Stead
Overland
Willys-Knight
Dimond Motor Sales Company
Shrevelet
International ‘Truck
Hertin Automobile Company
Velie
John Zollar
Reo, Port, Automotive Sales Company
Oldsmobile
Cadillac
Cline-Vick Drug Co
Hughes Battery and Tire Company
Union Electric Shop
Nail Blankenship
Cemetery Board Plans Further Desatifying Lot Sale
The cemetery board met Monday evening to plan further desatifying the cemetery and expressed satisfaction at a recent lot sale in the new addition. There were only 150 hour lots available and more than half have sold. J I Gunn oversees lot sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 1 Gunn
Funeral for Miss Connell in early 20th century notice
Funeral services for Agnes Connell were held at the Connell home on Tuesday afternoon after she died Sunday when struck by an automobile. The service was led by Dr. H A Goff of the Presbyterian church with pallbearers Wilms Holland, Fern Cox, Dorothy Dixon, Velma Weir, Genieve Samson and Luella Croft and flower bearers Margaret Cox, Imogen Ward, Anna Bell Shank, Hazel Green, Sarah Croft, Margaret McCluckie, Alice Black, Edith Minton, Hunice Rais and Mirable Davis. A second item notes Miss Ethel Kimmel reported missing a $290 Farm Bureau bank roll. Will Burkhart found and returned it without accepting a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Weet White Street
Agnes Connell
Clarida
H.A. Goff
Presbytterian Church
Ethel Kimmel
Buureau
Will Burkhart
No Improvement Reported in Scottshore Driver
John Ellis of Scottshore, thrown from his wagon at noon Tuesday by a C. and BH, J. train, remained in a critical condition at noon Wednesday as doctors had not seen the expected improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ellis
Scottshore
Boy suffers arm break playing near box cars
The small son of Mr and Mrs J W Enis 206 West White Street fractured his arm Tuesday afternoon while playing around box cars. The break was just above the elbow and required setting with difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Enis
West White Street
Public Library Sees Surge as Spring Gardening Info Grows
Marion library reports nearly 3600 patrons in poets month and total book circulations of 2986 with adult non fiction up to 263 the highest yet. New acquisitions include vocational guides for youth and girls, a play by John Drinkwater, snow bird charts, and garden and wild flower books for spring activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goard
Marion
Blomfield
Blackford
Puffer
Pr. BE. BE. Woodsides
Abraham Lincoln
John Drinkwater
Public
Wool Pool Plans Under Way in Williamson County
Mr. W. B. Mart farm adviser reports plans are being made for the 1921 wool pool in Williamson County following 1920 practices. The Illinois Agricultural Association’s livestock marketing department is compiling figures on sacks and twine as preparations advance. Most of the 1920 wool pool has been sold, with final bookkeeping and settlements with farmers being completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Mart
Williamson County Association
Illinois Agricultural Association
Williamson County
Livestock Marketing Department
The
Squire Parks Wed in Garden to Miss Carterville
Squire C. M. Parks paused turnip greens work on South Mechanic Street Saturday night and, after a 3 a.m. disturbance by William H. Motsinger, found Adees Scobey Carterville waiting to wed him. The couple planned a quick marriage at home with a simple ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire C
M. Parks
South Mechanic Street
William H. Motsinger
Miss Adees Scobey Poe Carterville
Pocket Size Phonograph Invented by Chicago Italian
Eugenio Malato, an Italian resident of Chicago, invents a pocket-size phonograph noted for its fine tone. Chicago Italian daily M Italia reports brisk orders for the device. Marinuzzi of the Chicago Opera Company praises the compact machine as delightful and a testament to Italian skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenio Malato
Chicago
M'Italia
Marinuzzi
Chicago Opera Company
Nine year old girl killed in front of home by auto
Sunday afternoon about 4 45 p m Agnes Connell daughter of Mr and Mrs William Connell was struck by an automobile driven by Miss Beulah Clarida in front of 205 West White Street. She died at 5 15 p m. Coroner's jury exonerated Miss Clarida calling it an unavoidable accident. Burial at Maplewood cemetery with services Tuesday at 2 p m. The coroner's jury included Robert Wanless and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agness Connell
William Connell
West White Street
Beulah Clarida
William McCown
Clarida
Agnes Connell
Scottsboro
Arthur Funk
Andrew Connell
Wiliam Connell
Alexander Coaper
Hansa Connell
Russell Connell
Leora Connell
Herman A. Golf
Presbyterian Church
Maplewood Cemetery
Robert Wanless
W. R. Grimes
M. M. Rikard
C. Eskew
George Neely
J. M. Williams
Miss Clarida
Henderson Clarida
Two Military Funerals Held In Herrin
The Herrin American Legion post conducted two World War I veterans funerals on Sunday. Otis Brayfield was buried at Cambria in the morning and Robert Howell was laid to rest at Blairsville in the afternoon. The Thurst band and Cambria Baptist choir provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin American Legion Post
Otis Brayfield
Cambria
Robert Howell
Blairsville
Thurst Band
County Dog Tax Shift In 1921 Now Collects On Spot
County assessors begin 1921 dog Tax collection with aluminum acorn tags for dogs. Male dogs taxed at $1 and female dogs at $8, with dogs billed and taxed on the spot. Reports show more male than female dogs last year, suggesting population shifts under the new cash system.
Norton Warren II Promoted at Marion Plant Hires Menzer
Louis Menzer, after six years at Third National Bank, resigns to become Marion plant manager for Davidson Baking Co. He will leave the bank tomorrow and start work in Marion before week’s end. Menzer succeeds Norton Warren, now assistant to the general manager at Vernon. Warren’s reassignment follows. Menzer sold his West Main Street residence to L A Kelley of the C B E railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Menzer
Third National Bank
Marion
Davidson Baking Co
Menzer
Bank
Norton Warren
Vernon
West Mim Street
L. A. Kelley
Mt. Vernon Register- News
New Harrison and Greenbaum Building Underway in Pittsburg
Work on the new Harrison and Greenbaum building begins in Pittsburg as Eli Harrison and Dr. Greenbaum of West Frankfort push rapid development. The one story brick structure will house five store rooms for prospective tenants seeking local business locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harrison and Greenbaum
Eli Harrison
Dr. Greenbaum
West Frankfort
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West Marion Township
C Ulm Collins
F.A. Norman
Samuel Stearns
J. W. Fow
Ter
Joh M. yKilbreth
C.M. Hunt
A. Ee
S. Howard
Pleasant Cagle
George
Ies
Aaron
N. Ice
John Guill
Albert Rush
Entertaines
Mr. Jack
Mr. Gray
Alsbrook Bros
North Side Square
Benton
Marion Township
Outelda
Murphysboro
Dlinois
Schrieber
Martin
McKendree College
Raymond Biggs
Levi Casey
Laverne Groves
William Wallace
Miss Connell
H. A. Goff
Woodside
Sunday
Norton Warren II
Mount Vernon
Davidson Bakery
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