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Newspaper
Marion Semi Weekly Leader
Location
Marion, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
2
The Marion Semi Weekly Leader lists its publishers and editors with address at 103 Franklin Street Marion Illinois. It announces subscription rates and policy that papers stop at expiration unless renewed and notes it is entered as second class mail.
Omaha Police Judge William Wappich led nine convicted speeders to Lord Lister Hospital to view crash victims and hear a lecture on the dangers of reckless driving. He cited a case of a 16 year old courier and urged personal accountability, while noting $100 from him for the unknown hit-and-run driver. The piece also notes a widespread move of thrift funds and government bonds returning to the public, urging reinvestment and caution against fraud.
A federal crackdown on prohibition gains momentum as Attorney General Daugherty urges federal district attorneys and state officials to boost cooperation and prosecute violations vigorously. The circular calls for invoking injunctions and nuisance actions to curb illicit practices and uphold the law.
The United States recorded a death rate of 11.6 per 1000 in 1910, down from 13.1 the prior year and 17.6 in 1900, with New York City at 11.2 per 1000. Vermont posted 14, the nation’s poorest state rate, yet near the ten year average.
A dismissive remark on Congress members selling private stocks into the Potomac is discussed, with the assertion that no public official would maintain such private holdings. The passage critiques the idea as impractical.
Local people including Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Worley and son Dan travel from Farmington Missouri to Marion. Numerous visits and illnesses noted with reporters from the Marion Evening Post and visitors from Johnston City Herrin St Louis Chicago Goreville and Lenton.
The Musicians Local 280 AF of M elected officers for the new term at Herrin on Thursday. John Rowatt of Carterville was named president, Frank Sizemore of Carterville vice president, C. B. Nessler of Herrin re-elected secretary, and James Nessler of Herrin named treasurer with a salary increase. Business agents were chosen for Marion and Herrin, with John Rowatt to handle Carterville duties. A scale committee was named to draft a share for the organization. The local reports splendid condition and strong membership.
Herrin Rotary Club hosted a 6 30 p m banquet for Herrin and Marion high school football teams and coaches to promote athletic rivalry and camaraderie. Guests enjoyed orange and black and yellow and blue decorations, songs, and a menu of chicken and dessert while speeches by coaches and Rotarians followed by a Star Spangled Banner.
Funeral services for Mrs Roy Oliver were held Saturday afternoon at the Second Baptist church. The ceremony was conducted by Reys Hill and Allen with the church choir singing and Evangelial Raborn performing a solo. Pallbearers and flower bearers included several local women named in attendance.
To Charles Caplinger of South Buchanan street was reported very ill on Wednesday. Dowell Harper spent Tuesday evening in Carterville visiting friends. I. C. Nelson was a business visitor in West Frankfort Wednesday.
The Rebekah Lodge old staff held an all day practice meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on West Main street Wednesday. Dinner was served at noon. Members present included Mesdames Ballance Lines Peebles Blackburn and Heyde among many others, with others listed.
Sheriff George Galligan announced several unpaid deputy appointments to serve in different county sections. Alvin Thomas was named in Carterville, Elmer Sadler in Bush, Wilion Gaffney in Denmaine, Joe Hamilton in Colp, and Brady Jenkins in Clifford. The sheriff may add more deputies as needed, but the announced hires will effectively cap current appointments for now.
Mr and Mrs Paul Mangrum and their children from Carbondale passed through Marion on Tuesday en route to Goreville for a few days visiting friends and relatives and then to Boaz to stay with Mr and Mrs Henry James for a short visit.
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