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Newspaper

Marion Semi Weekly Leader

Location

Marion, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1922

Page

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Bankers to Meet Here in May

Annual convention of the Southern Illinois Master Bakers Association to be held in Carbondale on May 10 with state officers present. W T Atkinson attended the regular inter meeting. a large attendance is hoped with speakers from Chicago St Louis and Minneapolis promised.

Southern Islinois Master Baker's Association W. T. Atkinson Carbondale Islis Master Baker's Association Hich Roberts Hotel Elks Home Alnson Chica St. Louis Minneapolis

Death of Candolph child in Marion area Card

Little Helen Lenora Randolph died Thursday of scarlet fever at age 3 years 5 days. She was born at Creal Springs September 9. She is survived by her parents George and Marie Randolph and sisters Thelma 14 and Frieda 9. Funeral at 10 a m Friday private by Rev A M Bird, Maplewood cemetery. Other notices include local visits and a marriage license for Lulu Felts and J Hastings in Murphysboro.

Marion Jula Calvin Loren Calvin Attoon Hudgens & Scobe Undertaking Goddard Chapel J. W. Meinney Maplepod Cemetery Calvin New Burnside Mt. Pleasant Iowa Lulu Harrell Albert Harrell Gh Travelstead Noah Irell Fred Harrell Irondale Elgis Bowman Helen Lenora Randolph Mall George and Matie Randolph Creal Springs Thelma Frieda A. M.ird Maplewood Cemetery

Bandy Secures Second Place on State Rep Ballot

Telegraphic report notes W. A. Bandy of Marion will hold second position on the state representative ballot in the district. Curren of Mounds filed the first petition, Bandy filed the second, followed by Choissar of Benton and McClintock of Benton in filing order.

W. A. Bandy Marion Charles Curren Mounds Mr. Bandy Maron Carl Choissar Benton John McClintock

Herrin Store Robbery Reports Theft at Local Market

Herrin on February 10 special report says the Grocery and Meat Market owned by Mrs. Kelley N. Griffin at 202 South 15th Street was entered by robbers Wednesday evening. A quantity of cigarettes and cigars were taken along with other items. complete inventory pending. The cash register and two other items were also taken.

Herrin Kelley N. Griffin South 15Th Street

Warning to Garage Workers on Car Exhaust Dangers

State health officials relay United States Public Health Service findings that car exhaust gases contain lethal levels of carbon monoxide. Open garage doors before starting engines, avoid running in closed spaces, ventilate pits, and ensure no leaks when using exhaust for heating. Victims require fresh air and artificial respiration until a physician arrives. Also note Mrs. Hubert Ozment assisting a Presbyterian Dorcas candy sale in Marion.

Springfield Ill State Department of Public Health United States Public Health Service Ilinois Health Department United States Hubert Ozment Paulton Marion Presbyterian Dorcas

Wife of Former Herrin Teacher Dies in Johnston City

Johnston City Feb 10 Mrs John Culbreth died Thursday afternoon at her home Funeral services at First Baptist Church Marion Rev J W McKinney to officiate Survivors include her husband former North Side school Herrin and a few week old baby Interment at Marion cemetery

Johnston City John Culbreth First Baptist Church J. W. McKinney Marion North Side Herrin

Civic Welfare Agricultural Bureau Organizes in Marion 1922

At a Greater Marion Association meeting the Civic Welfare Agricultural Bureau was formed and officers elected for 1922. E T Hudgens was named president with J R Bradbury as vice president and C R Cdringtom as secretary. Directors include W K Galeener Arno Bratten Rev Dr A M Laird Mrs W C Paisley and Dr A M Edwards. The group planned Boy Scout and Camp Fire Girl activities and playground improvements while studying electric service quality and offering aid to city commissioners to curb fire hazards. Regular meetings will be on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 40 p m.

Greater Marion Association Civic Welfare Agricultural Bureau E. T. Hudgens J. R. Bradbury C. R.cdringtom W. K. Galeener Arno Bratten A. M. Laird W.C. Paisley A. M. Edwards

Program for Teachers Meet at Marion Township High School

County Superintendent J W McKinney has arranged the final county teachers meeting to be held at Marion Township High School on Saturday February 26 Speakers include Dr C L Green editor of School News The program prepared by Arno Bratten C J Davis Lyman Davis Kate Ferrell and Mariel Dunaway features a devotional lecture demonstrations and round table discussions with primary intermediate grammar and high school sessions including standards of attainment for promotion to high school and mathematics and English discussions. Miss Frier and Mia Wells of Benton Daily News visited Marion Friday night.

J. W. McKinney Marion Township C. L. Green Taylorville School News Arno Bratten C. J. Davis Lyman ©. Davis Kate Ferrell Mariel Dunaway W. P. Throgmorten L. Green Chaiman Victrola Grace Walker Mayme Walker Alice Manning Lulu Doerr C. J. Ramsey Mabel Finley W. G. Lathrop Bessie N. Klotszche Nat Boomer B. F. Parr John R. Creek

John F Smith dies near Scottsboro at 67

John Fancois Smith died at his home near Scottsboro at 10 20 p m on Wednesday age 67 years 7 months 4 days born Thompsonville January 4 1854 married Amanda Romans January 1 1881 four of five children survive Robert Elmer Austin Osea Smith all of Marion funeral at Scottsboro Baptist Church at 11 a m Friday conducted by Reverends Browning and Slagel The United Mine Workers member was a farmer and coal miner and Baptist church member.

John Fancois Smith Scottsboro Thompsonville Mr. Smith Amanda Romans Benton Rs. Smith Robert B. Smith Elmer Smith Austin Smith Osea Smith Marion V. L' Smith C. B. Smith Naylor Mo Mary Hall Viola Romans Francis Coulter St. Louis Laura Romans Smith United Mine Workers Baptist Church Scottsboro Baptist Church Browning and Slagel

First Filings Open for County Race on Filing Day

Friday marked the first day to file for county offices as candidates crowded the county clerk’s office at eight in the morning. Ballot order was decided by lot to ensure equality. Candidates included W. F. Slater and A. D. Morgan for County Judge, BE H. Scobey and S. E. Storme for County Clerk, Aud Parks and Melvin Thaxton for County Treasurer, George Galligan and John Schafer and Ed Heaton and Ed Gulley for Sheriff, and J. W. McKinney and John Arms for Supt. of Schools. Johnston City resident John Arms announced for Sheriff and HU. A. Wilson for Sheriff. placement will follow filing.

E H. H. Seobey W. F. Slater A. D. Morgan BE. H. Scobey S. E. Storme Aud Parks Melvin Thaxton George Galligan John Schafer Ed Heaton Ed Gulley J. W. McKinney John Arms Johnston City HU. A. Wilson Hurst-Bush

British Troops Move To Quell Belfast Riots

Britain to deploy four battalions to Belfast to restore order amid rioting between Orange men and Sinn Feiners. Last night machine guns suppressed clashes as crowds battled police. Ulster leaders deny Irish Republican Army raids, while abducted Orangemen remain detained. Local notices list residents in Marion and surrounding towns.

Helfast Great Britain Belfast James Craig Reform Irish Republican Army Ulster Irish Republican Army Londonderry

Plan to Certify Drinking Water on Rail and Lake Vessels

Springfield Illinois February 10 the Illinois department of public health and the United States Public Health Service discuss cooperative plans to certify drinking water supplies on railroad trains and lake steamers to ensure a pure water supply. Director Isaac D Rawlings and H F Ferguson met government representatives including A B Gornom and A L Dopemeyer Jr both Sanitary engineers from Chicago with the Great Lakes Sanitary District.

Springfield Ill Mminoig Department of Public Health United States Public Health Service Isaac D. Rawlings Illinois Department H. F. Ferguson Division of Sanitation State Department A. B. Gor Great Lakes Sanitary District A. L. Dopemeyer, Jr Chicago

Red Spot Paint and Glass opens new Marion store

The Red Spot Paint and Glass Company opens a wholesale and retail house in Marion at 311 West Main Street under Otto Behrens. The long familiar Red Spot paints and varnishes will be stocked locally, replacing prior shipments from the factory, and the business community welcomes the new wholesale outlet.

Red Spot Paint and Glass Company Marion Otto Behrens Daily Republican K.p.masonic West Main Street

Debaters Win Home and Away for Marion Team

Harrisburg and Marion Township High School debated at Marrisburg and the Christian church. Marion won the hometown decision. Harrisburg spoke against compulsory arbitration while Marion urged it for labor capital and public. Judges from Mt Vernon Anna and Murphysboro upheld Marion.

Marrisburg The Christian Church Harrisburg Marion Township High School Marion Arno Bratten H. S Homer Butler Tom Gaskins Tay Crowell Ward Shaw Philip Lewis Miss Trances Erwin Do. R. Graves Mt. Vernon High School O. M. Swank Anna Miss Taggart Murphysboro High School Harrisurg Lee Palmer Lowell Stewart Marshall Walker D. L. Dumond C. H. Bonnell Vietors Om

Labor and the American Legion Reach Common Ground

National Commander Hanford MacNider states The American Legion supports organized labor. He rejects strikes or violence by outsiders, urges cooperation with the American Federation of Labor, and asserts shared goals of public decency, property protection, and community safety.

American Legion Hanford MacNider American Federation of Labor Kansas City American Trades and Labor Assembly United States Tehir

Big Muddy River Threatens No 9 Mine Output

In Murphysboro Illinois the Big Muddy River again risks flooding No 9 mine. Drainage is keeping the bottom workable while pumps run. Miners expect 18 more months of work if the flood holds, though some fear access to coal may not occur before April 1 amid possible nationwide strikes.

Murphysboro

Doctors endorse Marion City Hospital by Williamson County group

The Williamson County Medical Association met Tuesday night with large attendance. Dr C K Lilly of East St Louis gave the principal address and Dr BE Woodside outlined financing for Marion City Hospital seeking moral and financial support from local doctors. The association unanimously adopted a resolution pledging to assist the Marion City Hospital Committee in securing funds and to inform the press and public.

Williamson County Medical Association C. K. Lilly East St. Louis BE. BE. Woodside Marion City Marion City Hospital Committee Marion Williamson County Association Marion City Hospital

Williamson County Fair to Feature Record 1922

The 1922 Williamson County Fair promises the largest event yet with races, fine displays, and three nights of fireworks. Three afternoon free acts include the Tennell Comedy Circus and Kearnan Brothers, plus an acrobatic act. Open Sept 12 to 15 with premium lists and new features under Marion directors W Dunston and F Miles and Johnston City director E. Vick.

Williamson County Frank Miles Marion Vick Johnston City Decatur State Association of County Fairs Gordon Fireworks Company Tennell Comedy Circus Kearnan Brothers

Funeral for Randolph Child Died of Scarlet Fever Held

Funeral services for Helen Lenora Randolph daughter of Mr and Mrs George Randolph were held Saturday morning after her death from scarlet fever Thursday afternoon. Rev A M Laird conducted the service and interment followed in Maplewood cemetery.

Helen Lenora Randolph Mra George Randolph A. M. Laird Maplewood Cemetery

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Mattoon Trabeculosis Scheol Indianapolis Ind Bej John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis Farmer-Labor Party Candolph David Jones Harry Sutherland Enston City Harry Boston Farbon Felts-Hastings Lulu Felts J. Hastings Tulsa Okla G. Carter Pitshure Frday E. Carter U. S. Public Health Service Marton Cemetery T. Hudgens Greater Marion Association Group Ast County Miss Frier Mia. Wells Benton Daily News Marion Daily Republican John Smith Dispatch Roy Browning Robert Torrance J. J. Newton Route One Charles Murrah South Holland Street A. B. Edwards Crab Orchard RED Spot” Store K. P.masonic Building Labor and the Legion Marion Hospital Next Fair Randolph
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