Miners Told to Continue Work Amid Dues Refusal
Miners in Alabama and West Virginia face unpaid assessments ordered by the United Mine Workers for relief. District President Farrington urges locals to keep producing coal and take no action against operators who refuse collection. District board will discuss at a February meeting. Williamson county mines report no current collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
Alabama
Frank Farrington
International Union
Lewis
The
International
Williamson County
Want Student Nurses Movement Information
Miss Pauline Duncan has information on the rising movement for student nurses and invites interested people to contact her or the National Nurses Association at 156 Fifth Avenue New York City. Duncan has posted several notices promoting the effort. T. A. Cox and Sons advertise a new assortment of grass tapestry and Wilton rugs, inviting customers to view their stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Duncan
Ting
The
Nation Nurses Associatin
Fifth Agee
New York City
T. A. Cox and Sons
Plan Sunday School Meeting at First Baptist Marion
A Williamson County Baptist Sunday schools conference meets at First Baptist Church Marion Illinois on February 5 1921. The program includes devotions songs welcomes discussions roles and duties of superintendents teachers and officers plus plans for the year and a closing adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Marion
Baptist Sunday Schools
Williamson County Association
First Baptist Church of
Ilinois
C. C. Allen
Julian Atwood
W. P. Throgmorton
HW. L. Atwood
T. B. Benton
J. R. Bradbury
Hobart Motsinger
Pocahontas Lodge Dinner Announcement
Pocahontas Lodge announces a dinner on Thursday February 3 at Red Man Hall. Price is 60 cents. Committee listed as 2-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Lodge
Redman Halk
New Spring Rug Patterns At T A Cox And Sons
See the new spring rug patterns at T. A. Cox and Sons featuring fresh prints and textures for home decorating. exclusives include floral motifs and geometric designs aimed at updating living spaces this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Cox and Sons
Williamson Post 147 American Legion meets February 3
The next regular meeting of Williamson Post 147 will be held at the Library at 7 30 p m on Thursday February 3 Dues may be paid and new members may join By order of Commander James Goddard H W Regal Adjutant 13t 7
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Williamson Post 147
James Goddard
H. W. Regal
Death of W. M. Rich Remains of Local Farmer
Word reached Marion Tuesday night of the death of W. M. Rich after years of ill health. Born September 8, 1854 near Fairview church, he married Cora Snyder. Surviving are daughters Mrs. Charles Bracy and Mrs. Altha Peebles and son Harvey Rich. brothers and sisters are deceased. Interment Friday at Fairview Cemetery beside his mother, with services at Fairview Church led by Revs. Atwood and Julian Atwood. Death occurred at Anna at 9 p.m. his body shipped to Creal Springs for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
W. M. Rich
State Hospital
Anna
Rich
Fairview Church
Cora Snyder
Charles Bracy
Altha Peebles
Decatur
Harvey
Comrades of Peril serial to start in Republican
Tomorrow the Republican prints the first installment of Comrades of Peril a thrilling western tale by an Illinois author. Readers who enjoyed The Strange Case of Cavendish and The Devil's Own will want to continue with this gripping story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republican
Cavendish
West
Illinois
Large funeral for Mounds soldier Louis Phares
One of Mounds largest funerals was held for Louis F. Phares an 18 year old World War I artilleryman who died in France. More than 1600 attendees filled the Congregational church while military honors were rendered by the Winifred Talmax Werder American Legion post including a rifle squad and firing salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mounds
Louis F. Phares
France
George F. McGee
First Christian Church of
Cairo
J. C. Preach
Mounds Y. M C. A
Winifred Talmax Werder
American Legion
Mounds Post
Home Total Loss From Fire That Destroys McCown Residence
Fire Tuesday night engulfed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCown at 725 North Harper. Origin undetermined though furnace or gas stove explosion suspected. Loss includes musical library, saxophones, piano, clothing, and a bulldog with two pups. neighbors witnessed an explosion before flames. Neighboring Batts home scorched. fire hose damage and careless driving over hoses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry McCown
North
Harper Street
McCown
Orchestra Hall
Ralph Burkhart
Marion Chamber Adopts Plans for March Tournament
Marion Chamber of Commerce hears updates on the March basketball tournament to be held March 10 11 and 12 with support for hosting and gambling prevention. Speakers include Prof Arno Bratton and Deputy Revenue Collector John L Pickering. A new miner's tamper patent by Drew Reynolds is shown and a push to local manufacturing is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Arno Bratton
Anna
Centralia
Marion
Prof. Bratton
New Symnasium
Bratton
Tlinois Chamber of Commerce
Public Utilities Commission
Altho
John L. Pickering
Springfield
Court House
Chamber
J. P. Gilbert
Southern Mlinois Development Association
U. of C
Messrs
Ballance
Hay
Metzinger
Ang
Drew Reynolds
Johnston City Man Fined for School Truancy
Squire George D. Miller issued fines on Saturday in Johnston City. Louis Pray was fined and arrested by County Truant Officer William Taylor after pleading not guilty. a jury found him guilty, with total costs of 29.80 dollars. Frank Mitchell pled guilty to similar charges, with fines and costs totaling 19.75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Miller
Louis Pray
Johnston City
Pray
William Taylor
Frank Mitchell
Operates on West End man for mouth cancer at Creal Springs
Rossie Peebles of West End nephew of Highway Supervisor Geoge B Peebles of Lake Creek Township underwent surgery at Creal Springs sanitarium last Thursday for mouth cancer and is recovering rapidly according to the latest report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossie Peebles
West End
Geoge B. Peebles
Lake Creek Township
Creal Springs
For Sale Dodge Car In Discount Cash Terms
For sale a Dodge car never left in the sales room offered at a discount to a reliable party. The owner has other cars. Inquiries at Roberts Pharmacy 1.29.6 Marion Illinois or address room 11 Herrin Building Herrin Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Herrin Buillding
Herrin
Roberts Pharmacy
Marion
Ill
Brunswick Talking Machine Ad At T A Cox And Sons
The Brunswick Talking Machine plays all kinds of records and invites listeners to hear a new Brunswick record at T. A. Cox and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Talking Machine
New Brunswick
T. A. Cox and Sons
Herrin Township High School Defeats Johnston City In Rivalry
Herrin township high school beat Johnston City 17 to 12 in a Tuesday night basketball game on a neutral floor. Special trains carried both teams and fans to the venue, highlighting the rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Benton
Herrin Township
Johnston City
Williamson County Ranks Second in 1920 Illinois Coal Output
The 1920 Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals report, not yet printed, shows Williamson County second in coal production, trailing Franklin County by several thousand tons. Franklin leads, with Williamson surpassing Macoupin and others in the list of counties producing over one million tons. The state totals include minerals such as fluor spar, limestone, sand and gravel, shale, silica, oil, and gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Mines and Minerals
Mlinois
Springfield
Williamson County
Franklin County
Williamson
Pramklin Oe Ee Seceseees
Macoupin
Sangamon
St. Clair
Saline
Madison
Vermillion
Montgomery
Christian
Perry
Fulton
Randolph
Peoria
George Tony Hurt Injured In Tire Explosion At Garage
George Tony was severely hurt Wednesday morning when a tire at the Eagle Garage blew up, throwing a rim fragment into his face. He suffered several cuts but is expected to be able to work again by tomorrow. St Phon 207 for coat. S. H. Goodall, 2-2-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tony
Eagle
Hils
President Will Not Interfere In Railroad Dispute
Special to Republican Leader reports President Wilson will not intervene in the railroad workers dispute. The White House signals the issue will stay with the federal wage board as Thomas DeWitt Sayler of the Association of Railway Executives pressed for federal investigation, calling it another Plumb plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Federal
Thomas DeWitt Sayler
Association of Railway Executive
Government Amends Liquor Permit Authority
Washington Feb 2 The government liquor withdrawal permits are limited to manufacturers and to wholesale druggists per an Attorney General Palmer opinion released by Commissioner Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
General Palmer
Internal Revenue
Williams
Mrs Pike Hosts Woodman Circle at 1008 North Court
Mrs Lloyd Pike entertained 15 Marion Grove members of Woodman Circle at her home 1008 North Court street on Tuesday afternoon. Conversation and planning for the circle's coming year followed by the formation of a degree team. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee served by Mrs Pike. Guests included Pat Murphy Coy Davis Elton Hastings Robert Cash Art ONeill William Odum George Fowler Arch Donahue George Lewis Charles Cox A H Kelley Walter Sanders Ezra Davis David McKnight and Mary Davis. A large assortment of spring rugs was received by T A Cox and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Pike
North Court Street
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First Methodist Church
H. D. Norris
Ray Crowell
M. W. Ballance
Robert Wallace, Jr
Elmer Finley
Virgil Berry
W. P. Moore
Charles Ray
John Adams
Kate
Edwards
Br Y. P. U
J. M. Cameron
Fairview
Atwood
Randall Parrish
Alfred McCluskie
Route Six
Marion Tuesda
Marion Commercial Organization
Police
Frankln County
Picard
George Tony Hurt
S. H. Goodall
Federal Wage Board
Mrs. Pike
Woodman Circle
T. A Cox and Sons
Alsbrook Bros
North Side Square
Egypt
Owell
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