Old Soldiers of Egypt Hold Big Reunion
Marion is the proposed site for the 1922 Southern Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Reunion as veterans from Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I gather in Salem Park for a multi-day event. About 10,000 visitors attended with 81 average age, speakers included William Jennings Bryan, and officers were re elected for next year with Marion or Carbondale as possible hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hendrickson
Salem
Southern Illinois Association
William Jennings Bryan
Hendrickson
Reunion
Marion
J. C. Williams
Williams
Thomas McClintock
Anton Everhardt
Johnston City
Williamson County
Salem Park
Salem Band
Marion County
J. Nick Perrine
Belleville
Rev
Fannon
Centralia
Major Rathbone
Chicago
Booth
Salem Womens Chorus
Women’s Relief Corps
Salm
Reunions Association
B. Dillon
Benton
B. F. Biggs
Carbondale
J. J. Hale
Anna
P. Lowden
Aid de Camp
William Adams
A. J. Ingersol
Quartemaster
Thomas
N. Warder
du Quoin
Labor Day in Herrin features John L. Lewis event
Labor Day celebration in Herrin on September 5 will showcase John L. Lewis International President of the United Mine Workers of America along with speakers from Marion and Herrin. The program includes speeches by W J Sneed, D Hartwell, Hugh W Is, and Mayor A T Pace, a Marion Herrin baseball game, band music, and a parade of floats with participation from five cities and local unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliamson
Jackson County
Herrin
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Joe Pgggiani
W. J. Sneed
D., Hartwell
Marion
Hugh W . Is
A. T. Pace
Labor Day Committee
Murphysboro
Carterville
Johnston City
Oneir City
Souifq
Illinois
Emancipation Day Association Formed in Southern Illinois
During the Emancipation Day program in Marion a Colored Emancipation Day Association was formed to include Harrisburg Du Quoin Carbondale Carrier Mills and Marion. The group plans a large annual celebration each August at one of the cities with Marion hosting next year under James Fair who leads the new organization and aims to establish headquarters there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Harrisburg
du Quoin
Carbondale
Carrier Mills
James Fair
Williamson County School Institute Reminder Mailed
The Institute number of Williamson County Schools edited by County Superintendent J W Mc Kinney has been mailed to teachers and school officials of the county today. It is one full of valuable information on educational subjects and serves as a reminder of the work planned for them and what they should do to take advantage of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson ,County Schools
J. W. McKinney
Reunion in Marion May Draw Expected Invitation
It is expected that they will be invited to hold the next reunion in Marion. If so, they will probably accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Parrish Park Subdivision Opens With Ready Improvements
Parish Park lots in Marion are priced for cash or terms with all improvements installed. The tract south of Thorne Place was laid out by C Parrish into a complete subdivision with curved driveways, 60 to 60 foot wide streets, and a five acre southeast park. Gas and electric connections will be added as needed, sidewalks and curbs are near completion, and two residences already stand ready for inspection by potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrish Park
Thorne Place
Circus Grounds
Virginia Street
Calumet Street
Allen Avenue
Altho
Ivan J. Roberts
A. J. Roberts
Anna
R. A. Roberts
Entertained for House Guests at Williford Home
Mrs. George Borum hosted a Tuesday evening party for Misses Hattie and Verba Perry of Marion, who have visited for a week. The gathering included Nellie Pritchett, Elsie Cash, Tyre Griffin, Lucile Cloak, Mamie Cash, Mabel McComb, Carrie McGowan, Gilbert Slimp son, Bob Violet, George Ward, Harry Cash, Barney Violet, Ralph Pritchett, Roscoe Turner, Loren Turner, Ernest Sutton, Hamley, Willie Hamlet, Mrs. Harriserry, Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Griffin, and the honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Borum
Near Williford
Hattie
Verba Perry
Marion
Nellie Pritchett
Elsie Cash
Wtyrie Griffin
Lucile Cloak
Mamie Cash
Mabel McComb
Carrie
McGowan
Gilbert Slimpson
Bob Violet
George Ward
Harry, Cash
Barney Violet
Ralph Pritchett
Roscoe Turner
Loren Turner
Ernest Sutton
Ralph, Hamley
Willie Hamlet
Harriserry
Sutton
Griffin
Leonard Couple Visiting Relatives In Town This Week
Mr and Mrs R B Davis and children Ray Lucile and Garnetta of Leonard Ark visit this week with Davis sister Mrs Wilson Bond of North Garfield Street and Mrs James Carter of East Main Street in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Davis
Ray, Lucile and
Garnetta
Leonard, Ark
Mr. Davis
Wilson Bond
North Garfield Street
James Carter
East Main St
Illinois Coal Rates Found Prejudicial
Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that freight rates on bituminous coal from Fulton Peoria third vein Springfield Belleville and inner group mines to Illinois and other states were unduly prejudicial. The decision favors Southern Illinois operators and miners, with rate adjustments demanded to avoid discrimination against the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fulton- Peoria
Third Vein
Springfield
Belleville
Ilinois
Indiana
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
North Dakota
South Dakota
Missouri
Interstate Commiéres Commission
Chicago-Peoria
Chicago
Beilleville
Fulton-Peoria
Hinois
St. Louis
Missouri River
Illinois
H. B. Barber
Ramsey family to return from Urbana after Illinois work
Prof. GC Ramsey and family are returning from Urbana where he spent two months doing special work at the University of Illinois. Mrs Ramsey and the children were at Pickeville during his absence and are also returning home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ramsey
Urbana
University of Illinois
Warder Street Baptist Church Makes Fine Progress
The new Warder Street Baptist church shows fine progress with basement brick walls nearly complete and partition walls going up. The building measures sixty two feet square with a ten foot basement under the entire structure and the first story rising twenty feet high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warder Street Baptist + church
County Schools Report Shows Large Rise in 1921 High School Attendance
County Superintendent J. W. McKinney reports a 1920-21 total school population of 15,387, up 452 from the prior year. High schools gained 196 students while grades added 256. county days taught reached 17,148 across 116 districts, with total attendance at 2,087,726 days and expenditures totaling 399,769.02 for current expenses plus 138,779.95 for new grounds and 17,723.61 for equipment. cash on hand July 1, 1921 stood at 101,800.67.
Wood Selected for Philippines Governor Post
Major General Leonard Wood is reported finalizing acceptance of the governorship of the Philippines after President Harding named him. A bill to clear Wood's eligibility obstacle for civil office in territorial possessions was introduced by Senator Wadsworth, amid administration suggestion. Wood had been offered the presidency of the University of Pennsylvania at about $26,000 yearly, a prospect now disappointed by the new appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laader Washington
Leonard Wood
Harding
Philippines
Gen. Wood
Wadsworth
University of Pennsylvania
August Fog Predicts Snow For Winter
A Marion weather note reports a heavy dew and dense fog on Friday morning, with local sayings claiming every fog in August means a snow in winter. The piece jokes about expecting a snow storm next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Burglary Strikes Harmon Store in Herrin
A heavy wall breach at Harmon Mercantile Company on North Park Avenue and Monroe Street allows burglars to steal about $1500 in ladies cloaks dresses and waists. Goods were packed in stock suitcases and carried away before dawn. Police and the store manager investigated with no arrests by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Harmon Mercantile Company
North Park
Avnue
Monroe Street
Harmon Department
M. Walker
Sleepy mixup brings undertaker to doctor call
A late night call for a doctor led a family member to dial a neighbor. The wrong number or miscommunication rang an undertaker with a similar line, and the partner joined in arriving at the home before the error was discovered.
Big bog building awaits start date set for early next period
Work on the large bog building has not begun yet but is anticipated to start at an early date. Officials indicate procurement and planning are complete and construction will proceed soon.
Improvements at Williamson County Fair Grounds
Work progresses on the Williamson County Fair Grounds improvements including a large new poultry house, a new 20 foot wide driveway, and a cleared parking field for autos. The poultry building, 62 feet square, will triple capacity and features four side entrances, central show pen, and enhanced ventilation. The grounds open the 1921 fair on September 13, with plans to boost exhibit space and motor vehicle display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County Fair Grounds
The
Fair Association
Springfield
Stock Buldings
Egypt
Also Mentioned on This Page
OLD Soldiers OF
Southern
Ill
Emancipation Day Association
Williamson County School
Parish
NPFN
Middle West
Warder Street
W. McKinney
State Superintendent of Public Instructions
Hosea Wilson
Hurst- Bush
Wood
Phillipines
Harmon’s
Sleepy Person
Alsbrook Bros
North Side Square
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