Marion Downs Pinckneyville in road victory
Marion Township High School basketball team extended its win streak by defeating Pinckneyville 35 19 on their floor. Marion led 7 2 at Q1, 12 9 at half, and 22 13 after Q3, finishing 2 19 in the final period with four players scoring. Scorers included Wallace Johnson Belford and Robinson with key baskets as Pinckneyville struggled on a small floor. Totals show Marion 462 to 225 for opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
West Frankfort
Pinckneyie High School
Pinckneyville
Sparta
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Marion
Robinson
Wallace
Relford
Johnson
Neville
Edwards
Gruner
Belford
Ole Purcell
Pyatt
Bosusie
Warren
Carbondale
Stanley
Howard
Felts and
Suiiiff
Funeral for William Mitchell Johnston Held at Home
Funeral services for William Mitchell Johnston, born June 18 1886 in Johnson county, were held at his Hast De Young street home with the Odd Fellows in charge. Surviving are five children Imagene Lucile Locain Otis and a younger son. sisters Mrs Henry Chom and Mrs Richard Smith. brothers J A Johnston J W Johnston and his father W H Johnston. The mother is deceased. Johnston had about two and a half years with the Odd Fellows and was buried at Maplewood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mitchell Johnston
Hast de Young Street
Odd Fellows Lodge
Dr. Cummins
First Methodist Church
Mr. Johnston
Johnson County
Etta Cochran
Missouri
Imagene
Lucile
Locain
Otis
Henry Chom
Richard Smith
Cypress
J.A. Johnston
Marion
J. W. Johnston
W. H. Johnston
Johnston
Odd Fellows” Cemetery
Maplewood
New Grandparents Williams Celebrate Baby Boy
A telegram from Mbirfon reports Otis Williams and his wife of Worchester welcomed a son Tuesday afternoon. The baby boy is named Otis Carl Williams II, honoring the father and grandfather, as relatives celebrate the glad news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbirfon
Otis Williams
Carl Williams
Worchester
Mags
Carl
Otis Carl Williams
Grandpa Williams l
Jones
Glad News
Fire destroys Berry home in Sunday blaze
The residence of Owen and Mrs Berry at 404 Bnet Marion was consumed by flames when discovered Sunday night as the couple were away. Fire Chief Cash arrived quickly but could not save the house, insured for about $1,500 on household goods. Mrs Berry was staying with her mother at 004 West Metin Street. Local theory suggests an overheated stove or possible stove explosion started the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Metin Street
Berty
Henry Gabon
Marion City Hospital pledged as community asset and unifier
Statement by Charles W. Bracy highlights the Marion City Hospital as a modern facility expected to attract top surgeons and nurses, improve medical care, and strengthen community unity. Bracy notes physicians and nurses will relocate locally, boosting life-saving options and regional prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion City Hospital
Bracy
Charles W.bracy Wade
Assello Uy
Marion Cuty Hospital
Marion
Deputy Sheriffs Raids Pittburg Areas Seize Mule Alcohol
Pittsburg deputies Hopkins and Sinks conduct several raids across the county. They confiscate mule and mash at Artle Beer and Pelit's, arrest suspects, and seize more liquor at CrAb Orchard and Joe Peterson's two story house. Peterson cooperates, is fined, and asks why other officers act differently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Thaxton
Helier
Ly Hopkins
Sinks
Artle Beer
Artic
Hopking
Pelit
Hippy Dorsett
Fie
Dapus Cs
Dave Krugiet
Pateh
Kruszieh
Pais
Lige Batson
Sigg
Dallas
Pittsbore
Joe Peterson
Joe
Mopkins
Pitsburg
Squire
Craig
Links
Saint Valentine Gligs Celebrate at Marion Clio Club
The Marion Clio Club held its annual Valentine Day party near St. Valentine’s Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Jackson on South Madison. A program featured piano solos, readings, and vocal solos by Mrs. Mainwaring and others, followed by games and a telegram hoist. Refreshments with red and white hearts plus decorations completed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Jackson
St. Valentine's Day
BR. Jackson
South Madison
Buest
Oneleal
Po Ww. Coot
Fiano Solo
Reithardt
Gcolonds
Voest
Adlo
Ralph. Thurmond
BL Jackson
Thanding
Heanor Glisson
Vinim Solo
Lawrence Mainwaring
Mainwaring
Vorwt
Charles TB. Cochran
Jackson
Lawrence
Clisson
Adegn
Valentine
Oeach Ward
W. O. Past
WV. B. Moore
Thomany
Seni
Williams
Worcester
Mass
Snowing Again in New York City
Snow continues in New York City with three inches on the ground and no sign of stopping. Rail and street carriage face delays as weather disrupts travel and commerce in the midday hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Miners vote on suspension amid wage bill clash
Anthracite and bituminous coal workers plan a referendum within three weeks to decide on suspending operations on April first if a new wage agreement is not reached. Leaders say sentiment favors complete cessation, while union heads oppose the Kenyan bill and warn of strong resistance to policy changes. Mrs. Martha Bolinger, widow of Mrs Bolinger and mother of Mrs. Ed Sellers, died Sunday in Anna Illinois from heart trouble after a long illness. She was 68, born at Crab Orchim e, survived by two daughters and two stepsons, with services planned at 2:30 pm at the home of her daughter in Marion and burial at Scofehill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mime Workers Union
Chitarra
Fd Sellers
Marion
Viola Winger
du Grain
Sad Charle
Sam Bolinger
Cartrville
Emma Bones
Texas
Will Wd Ed Motsinger
Arkansas
Bertha Turner
Mary Jane Garter
Crab Or Chime
Leon Blanks
New Denison
Presbyterian Chureh
Lady Beer
Tay
Mariarr
Homs
Sellers
Cherry Street
Scocehill
Miner James Henry Samples Dies in Scottsboro
James Henry Samples 60 died Monday in Scottsboro after several days of typhoid fever. Born January 1 1880 in West Frankfort he married Edna Alice Alexander two years ago. his widow and daughter Virginia survive along with brother Tom Samples and half siblings Stella Meadows and John Mead. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 PM at Free Baptist Church Scottsboro with interment Maplewood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorni James Henry
West Frankfort
Saurtiages
Edna Alice Alexander
Virginia
Tom Samples
Stella Meadows
John Mead
Scottshore
Free Baptist Church
Scottsboro
Maplewood Cemetery
Bandits Rob Illiniois Bank in Broad Daylight
WALT ALTON Feb 15 bandits robbed the Illinois State Bank of 1800 dollars and escaped before police could nab them. BELFAST Feb 15 firing resumed at 8 30 this afternoon. WASHINGTON Feb 15 Republican leaders propose using naval holiday savings to fund a soldier bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Alton
Illinois State Bank
Belfast
Washington, D. C
Engagement Announced At Bridge Party In New York City
Miss Eliza McLaren and Mark McAlpin reveal their engagement at a Tuesday bridge party hosted by Mrs. W. 8. McLaren. The event featured spring flowers and valentines with two hearts bearing the couple’s names hidden among violets. Attendants included Mesdames Cylde Spiller John Clarida Clarence Lay Warder Batson C. B. Cochran Ralph Thurmond H. B. Barber A. B. McLaren and Misses Wilma Wright Gladys Edwards Hazel Erwin Angie Lewis of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warder
Batson
C. &. Cool
C. B. Cochran
Ralph Thurmond
H. BE. Barber
A. B. McLaren
Wihna Wright
Gladys Edwards
Ha—ze] Erwin
Angie Lewis
New York City
Death of Marion contractor W M Johnston noted
Death Monday evening of William Mitchell Johnston a Marion contractor on East Main street due to hemorrhage. Survived by widow and five children. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at home conducted by Rev J W Cummins under Odd Fellows lodge direction with interment in I O O F cemetery. Also news of Dietrich Drug Co merger in Pittsburg with Earl Parks taking charge as manager and pharmacist, succeeding E S Tidwell. Parks previously with Parks Drug Store in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mitchell Johnston
Marion
East Main Street
J. W. Cummins Whder
Odd Bellows Lodge
Pittsburg
Dietrich Drug Company
Dietrich-Tidwell Drug Company
E. S. Tidwell
Earl Parks
Parks
Parks Drug
G. ¥. Dietrich
Pitts- Invyg
Engagement Made Public at Miss Mercer Bridge Party
Mrs. George Mercer hosted a bridge party on Monday evening at North Market Street where the engagement of Miss Nellie Mercer to Robert William was announced. Decor placed roses sweet peas and carnations adorned the home as red carnation favors contained valentines with the couple’s two names. Guests included Miss Ruby Burkhart Miss Kimiee Mainwaring Miss Ruth Aikman Miss Ruth Woodley Miss Parlee Aikman Miss Chesta Mitchell Miss Lalu Doerr Miss Marie Campbell Frances Jones and Messrs Sidney Sage Brute Wallace Lawrence Mainwaring Ben LaMaster R. McWarland Leon Colp Ben Mitchell Leland Lough Curtis Ford and Mrs Henry Dilberson of Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoorge Mercer
North Market Street
Nellie
Miss Mercer
Robert William
Ruby Burkhart
Kimiee Mainwaring
Ruth, Aikman
Ruth Woodley
Parlee Aikman
Chesta Mitchell
Lalu Doerr
Marie Cbampbell
Frances Jones
Sidney Sage
Brute Wallace
Lawrence Mainwaring
Ben LaMaster
R. McWarland
Leon Colp
Ben Mitchell
Leland Lough
Curtis Ford
Henry Dilberson
Mdenver
Colorado
May Overthrow Lloyd George in Irish Free State Bill Vote
Officials fear the Irish Free State bill may fail in the House of Commons as the week ends. A defeat could force Lloyd George to resign, while a narrow passage might trigger a general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Iproint
London
Llloyd Georges
Ireland
Honimoan
New Wireless Station Opens Amid Amateur Effort
Leroy Sullins completed a new amateur wireless telephone plant at his home on West Route Vail. By Saturday and Sunday nights he could hear distant stations including Lalee lab at Pittsburg and a station at Petraitant, Shnika, with reports of hearing a sermon at a church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Sullins
Hig
Lalee Elab
Pittsburg
Petraitanta
Shnika
Echureh
Building Permits Issued by City Clerk Geo. Co Campbell
City Clerk Geo Campbell issued several new permits including Henry Rix at East Carter Street for a one story cottage J Reynolds at West Goodall Street for a one story bungalow John Goodall remodeling a barn at North Van Buren and West Union Streets Albright and Lannom at Parish Park Place for a one story stucco residence Wim Rueh at South Tiberty Street for a one story bungalow Joseph Fill at East Boynton Street for a one story bungalow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Co
Campbell
Henry Rix
East Carter Street
Reynold Weat Goodall
Jonh Goodall
North van Buren
West Union Streets
Albright & Lannom
Parish Park Place
Wim. Rueh
South Tiberty Street
Joseph Fill
East Boynton Street
Bryan Declines Senate Bid in Florida Colorful Rumor
MIAMA Feb 15 William Jennings Bryan declined to a likely candidacy for the United States Senate. Reports say he transferred his residence to Seba, fueling speculation over a new campaign move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Senate
Miama
Fla
Williiam Jennings Bryen
Coney
United States Senate
Bite
Seba
Forbush Leads New Marion Industrial Bureau
At a rousing meeting in Marion the Mining Industrial Traffic and Transportation Bureau was permanently organized with BW C Forbush as president. Directors include J R R Company and Marion Railroad figures. committees were set to secure warehousing and interchanges with Missouri Pacific and other lines. plans to make Marion a distribution point were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Marion Association
Mining Industriak Traffic & Transportation Durcan
BW. C. Forbush
Marion Pressed Brick Rison
J. R. R. Company
EB. Leach
Southern Tl. Timber Co
Harry Woods
Ernest Coal Company
Charles
Charles Stone Company
J. EK. Barber
Marion and Hastern Railroad Company
John M. Reid
R Edrington
Marion
Southah
Costell Mines
Chelsea
BR Ty Leach
Fes
Morgen
Jackson for Treasurer appeal urges county donations
Cashier B I Jackson of the Marion State and Savings Bank is the Williamson county Near East relief treasurer. Individuals churches lodges clubs and schools should forward funds to Mr Jackson or deposit with any county bank. The goal is to care for 180 orphans at $60 per year each. Local groups like Monitor Lodge Knights of Pythias and Rebekahs have already donated. County chairman A M Laird notes progress and requests deposits and notices to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Jackson
Maron State and Savings Bank
Near East
Betief
Williamson County
Near East Bellef
Marion
Marion Township
Monitor Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Rebekahs
Jackson
Hay Grey
A. M. Laird
Williamson Co
American Near Mast Relief
Iinois
Indictments Return in Grand Jury Case Stir Herrin
Fifty six indictments were returned by the February grand jury but the list is unreleased as several names remain at large. Two defendants appeared in open court to post bonds for May term trial. Wayne Smith of Herrin faces an embezzlement and larceny charge with a $3000 bond signed by Walter Williams Joe Benson and W Curry. Smith formerly led Herrin Supply Company amid local sensation. William Pace of Herrin is charged with murder in the Tony B Williams case. coroner’s jury says self defense. Pace was released on $5000 bond with multiple sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Smith
Herrin
Walter W. Williams
Joe P. Benson
W. Curry
Mr. Smith
Herrin Supply Company
William Pace
Tony B. Williams
Pace
Pac
H. A. Cowman
Irish Death List Grows Amid Belfast Violence
Five men were shot to death this morning in Belfast raising the four day toll to 27 with many wounded. Sniping and bombing continued despite heavy police and military patrols. The fighting appears a private war not aligned with Sinn Fein or Orangemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Sinn Feinera
Wed in Murphysboro Brides Jewell and Kelly at 2
Harry G. Jewell of Marion and Miss Gladys Kelly of Marion were married Sunday at 2 PM in Murphysboro at the home of Justice of the Peace Wm EB Roberts 1604 Walnut Street. Jewell works as a mechanic in Marion and they will live there. Murphyshoro Independent notes local visitors E L Martin of Johnston City and J M Koms also present in Marion on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Jewell
Gladys Kelly
Marion
Wm. EB. Roberts
Walnut St
Jewell
Murphyshore
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Johnston City
Benton
Anna
Murphysboro
W. M. Johnson
August Bueater
Route Two
Hubert Azment
Paulton
Grandpa
Grandma Williams
C. Berry
Forrest Brown
Clarence Carvener
Colf
Stella “Hutson
Home Bureau
DN. M.chamness
GLIGS
Saint Valentine
New York
Cty
Prat
Gwen Berry
Mre
Maude Sebhbey ix Witttngsefen Duye
Chigano
Mirers
Bolinger
Rail i
John IL. “Lewis
Alexander Howat
Ed Sellers
Surial
Poser
James Henry Samples
International News ‘Service
M'Laren
W. M. Johnston
S. Tidwell
George Mercer
May
Lloyd George
Eroy Sullins
Forbush
FB. Jackson
Marion State and Savings Bank
Michael Collins
Churchill
E. L. Martin
Wodnen J. M. Koms
Businew
Wernesday
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