Marion Chamber Hosts Gilbert Guest at Banquet
The Marion Chamber of Commerce welcomed Professor J. P. Gilbert secretary of the Southern Illinois Development Association as a guest. A First Methodist church banquet, cooked by men, featured speeches on Egypt's resources and a push for greater cooperation and better roads. The Chamber inducted a quartet and credited the Good Fellows class for organizing the event with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Chamber of Commerce
J. P. Gilbert
Southern
Egypt
Arthur Roberts
Williamson County
Illinois
Roberts Ovens
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
EK. B. Jackson
A. W. Sanders
Ray Carrol
Ben F. Sparks
D. G. Garrison
John J. Gunn
Miller
Urbana
B. M. Clark
Livestock Marketing Department
Illinois Agricultural Association
James Boles
J. 0. Bisson
James Tyres
B. F. Howard
Tony Rufogolis
Robert Blake
Frank LaMaster
Edgar Gallagher
Ray Crowell
John Abscher
Leonard McArthy
Walter Griffith
B. Cober
H. L. Homer
W. J. Tomer
A. D. Perry
Kenneth Brayshaw
Oscar Frick
Willis Hendrickson
Alys Roberts
Elva R. Jones
Paul Ballance
The
Clays
Mark Woodley
Delphian Society Discusses Early Hebrew History
The Delphian Society gathered Thursday evening at the library with strong attendance despite good weather. An open discussion on Early Hebrew History followed since no leader was present, and members enjoyed the session. The next meeting is set for two weeks hence.
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Delphian Society
Treat a Cold With Laxative Aspirin Tablets
Readers are advised to try Laxative Aspirin Tablets at the first sign of a cold to relieve symptoms without causing unpleasant effects. The ad promises quick action with minimal laxative impact and urges following directions for best results.
Gallows at Jackson County Described in Detail in 1915
An 1915 Jackson County gallows exhibit is described with its 20-foot corner posts a trap door, heavy cross beam and iron ring for the rope. The platform release triggers on the west side, with steps to the door. Built by RBA Gardner of Murphysboro, the device once executed Joe DeBerry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe DeBerry
Murphysboro
DeBerry
James A. Marin
Jackson County
Sherill
State Penitentiary
James White
de Perry
Elston Scott
Howard Dunne
Frank C. Lowden
Rba Gardner
Reeves to Cambria Name Change Considered in Feb Meeting
May change name of village from Reeves to Cambria moves forward as preliminary steps are set. Mayor Hall supports the change along with the current administration and officials.
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Cambria
Reeves
Hall
De Santis Brother Refuses Visit For Execution
Nicololo DeSantis, a Bedford Ohio merchant and brother of Settimi, declined a request from the sheriff to attend the execution after visiting the condemned man in jail. Settimo's wife agreed to come when asked, but the telegram confirms he would not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicololo DeSantis
Bedford
Ohio
Settimi
Settimo
Mrs P B Wilson Hosts Friday Bridge Party
Mrs P B Wilson entertained Friday afternoon at two thirty with a W r i g e party. The home was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and came with two course winch co The guests included Mesdames Paul Colp Bert Cline H V Ferrer Fred Stotlar J C Mitchell Frank Powell A H Joseph H A Felts D T Hartwell Ralph Burkhart H B Barber George Stone O A Morgan W S Cliles Frank Cool Jake Pfeffer and Misses Silverstein Gladys Edwards Edna Welton Laura Belle Warder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Wilson
Wrige
Mesdames
Paul Colp
Bert Cline
H. V. Ferrer
Fred Stotlar
J. C. Mitchell
Frank Powell
A. H. Joseph
H. A. Felts
D. T. Hartwell
Ralph Burkhart
H. B. Barber
George Stone
O. A. Morgan
W. S. Cliles
Frank Cool
Jake Pfeffer
Misses Silverstein
Gladys Edwards
Edna Welton
Laura Belle Warder
Murderers Pay Penalty in Egypt's Most Horrible Crime
Gripping minute by minute account of the execution of DeSantis, with roll calls, tests of the drop, last rites, and the crowd in attendance. Sheriff Thaxton leads the party to the gallows as the trap springs and the body is turned over to the undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
J. P. Hutt
Schafer
Layman
Storme
Stockade
Eriff Thaxton
RB. Setse
Herrin
DeSantis
D. T. Hartwell
Father Senese
Melvin Thaxton
Bali H. Harris
Mysicians
Blza
Dunaway Dies Suddenly at 72 in Marion
Thomas Dunaway of 300 South Market Street died suddenly at his Marion home February 11 1921 aged 72 years 8 months and 26 days in ill health for years but not expected. He leaves six children and a widow Emma Benson Dunaway plus a grandson and several grandchildren. Funeral plans await word from Mrs Cunningham with services at the Christian church conducted by Rev. S F Spainhower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dunaway
South Market Street
Dunaway
Bethena Benson
J. C. Mitchell
Marion
R. H. Cunningham
Jerome
Arizona
Emma Benson
Mable
Sam
Waller Ferguson
Hdgar Craig
Metropolis
Ezabeth Craig
Ray Cunningham
Wc. Dunaway
Julia
Fdrpley) Dunaway
Tis Union
Bainbridge
R. W. Cunningham
Edgar
Christian Church
S. F. Spainhower
Inquest Confusion Over Dunaway Death Report
Coroner William McCown attended the inquest for Thomas Dunaway on Friday morning but initially believed Sam Goodall Sr had died. The error circulated widely before correction, highlighting a misidentified death in the report.
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William McCown
Thomas Dunaway
Sam Goodall, Sr
Fortnightly Club Guest Day at Warder Home
The Fortnightly Club hosted Guest Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Warder with Miss Laura Belle Warder and Mesdames Fred Stotlar Ethel Holland Eva Hearn and Dr Harriet Stevenson as hostess. The Philhar monic trio led by Prof Glenn Bainum Prof Swain and Prof Geiger performed with a varied program. A note on court sentences mentions five men under sentence to hang in Egypt and other cases in Belleville Pinckneyville Du Quoin Carmi with excuses offered but deemed invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 4. Warder
Laura Belle Wardder
Fred Stotlar
Ethel Holland
Eva Hearn
Harriet Stevenson
Philharmonic
Glenn Bainum
Southern Hlinots oNrmal University
Swain
Kriens
Hadley
Egyotian
Lish
Santiay
Egypt
Belleville
Pinckneyville
du Quoin
Carmi
Death Watch and Execution of Settimo DeSantis
Settimo DeSantis spent his last hours in the jail death watch reading the Bible fasting for his soul while receiving visits from a priest. A death warrant was read at 8 pm by Circuit Clerk L O Caplinger as an immense crowd gathered outside guarded by service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Settimo DeSantis
Father Senose
Thaxton
DeSantis
L. O. Caplinger
Rew
Bedford
Ohio
Te Goon
Schafer
Storme
Layman
Will Thaxton
Murderer DeSantis Cries On Scaffold Before Execution
Friday, February 11 marked the penultimate day for Settimi DeSantis, described as one of the arch fiends who killed Tony Hemphill and Amel Calcaterra last August. He broke down in tears on the scaffold after kneeling with Father Senese, crying that he did not kill, and wished to be his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Thaxton
Settimi DeSantis
Egypt
Southern Illinois
Tony Hemphill
Amel Calcaterra
DeSantis
Father Senese
Judge Hartwell Addresses Crowd Before Execution
Judge D T Hartwell spoke from the scaffold urging calm as sheriff escorts led to a stockade. He said he did not act for personal reasons but would aid officers in this trying hour, promising to perform any service within his power. The stockade was about half full and all showed solemnity as the address continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Hartwell
DeSantis
Hartwall
Pio
Sheriff Thaxton and Deputies Praised for Jail Case Handling
Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and Deputies John Schafer 5 E Storme and John Layman are lauded for strict duty and excellent management of a gruesome case. Their actions kept DeSantis from mob violence, secured a confession, and ensured orderly proceedings as the courtroom remained packed.
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Melvin Thaxton
John Schafer
E. Storme
John Layman
Williamson County
DeSantis
Thaxton
Marion boosters Aiming for Pittsburg Meeting
A large party of Marion boosters heads to Pittsburg this evening to support forming an active chamber of commerce or similar body. The Marion and Eastern Railway runs a special train from the 1. C. depot at 7 p m to accompany the group. Pittsburg is described as the county’s fastest growing community with big plans. Frank Clendenen of North Monroe street has contracted with Griggs Sulling Realty Co. to build a new bungalow on West DeYoung street planned as a future home.
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Marion
Boosters
Pittsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Marion and Eastern
Pp. Mn
1. C
Emer
Frank Clendenen
Monroe Street
Griggs-Sulling Realty Co
West DeYoung Street
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Prof
Gilbert
Southern Illinois Development Association
Jment
Vice Drug CO
EXALL
DE Santis
P. & Wilson
Settimo DE Santis
Frank Bianco
Sui
Ith
Trio From
Carbondale
Cash
Madison Street
Potter’s Field
J P. Hutt
D. H. Harris
Jdurors
John Grimes
John Simpson
Jank Edwards
Wash Green
Amos Burns
W. H. Fowler
H. D. Norris
Trop Futrell
Herman Hayton
Ni M. Treece
J Fi. Edwards
James Snyder
Judge Hartwell
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