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Newspaper

Marion Semi Weekly Leader

Location

Marion, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1921

Page

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Parades Organizers Prep March Formation and Marshals

The memorial day parade plans list Milton Norman as marshal with James Goddard coordinating in conjunction with the American Legion. Units rally at 9 30 a m, form on West Street, move to Public Square and Market, then to Court and onward, with various groups assigned marching spots and head-of-column directions. Goddard awaits designation of additional marshal roles and notes a cemetery ceremony later.

Ander James Goddard An Legion J. Milton Norman Norman Westtreet Public Square Rth Market Street Boulceston Boulevard Court Court Street Wntery Legion Ybourn C. & Ation Erican Legion Lindmore HB. I Ave Codmen of the World En Circle West Side Casey Grocery Company West Main Street Syatic Workers West Street All Labor Organics West College Street Knights of Pythias Pythiania Roe Street Main Street South Roe Street North Monroe Eet Security Benefit Association Rights and Ladies of Security North Monroe Street West Union Modern Woodmen of America Royal Neighbors South Kerry Street Redmen Pocahontas Liberty Street West Man Street Liberty St Elks van Bu Street North Bure Street West College

W Gummins Leaves for Long Trip to Deliver Addresses

Es W Cumming departed Lebanon this morning to give the committee address for the high school. He will preach at Elkville on Saturday. He then visits Centralia to meet his brother Rev J S Cumming. On Sunday he goes to Pittsburg to deliver the memorial at Shiloh National. Dr will lecture at Mounds before returning home.

W. Gummins Es . W. Cumming Lebanon Elkville Centralia J. S. Cumor Pittsburgh Shiloh Goyer Taylor Tena Mounds

Miners Board Sets June Meet Dates Across State

Springfield report lists June 6 to 18 meeting sites for the state miners examining board plus a note on housing visitors for the Marion Huslters Convention June 9 to 11. Candidates must show two years coal mining experience. A Marion committee seeks host homes for 400 to 500 guests and asks volunteers to offer assistance.

Springfield State Miners Examining Board Belleville Court House Harrisburg Resue Pana Miners’ Hall Danville Court Peoria LaSalle City Hall Miners’ Union of Coal Companies

Rifles Arrive for Williamson Legion Post Memorial Day

Williamson post 14 percent American Legion received rifles loaned under bond and to be used Monday for Memorial Day exercises. Commander James Goddard invites ex service members to join firing squad. band led program by Marion Military Band with Rev J B Cummins to speak. Goddard back from France trip. Mrs Pauline Duncan Bolger in charge of grave decorations. volunteers asked to call. Cemetery lots to be prepared Saturday or Sunday.

Williamson Post American Legion James Goddard Goddard Marion Rayburn J. 8. Cummins Centralia Leroy A. Goddard Chicago

Break record on cotton sales during Dollar Day event

Marion Supply Company pushes cotton goods to aid southern growers. The Marion Daily Republican reports double page ads show strong reader response with muslin at 20 yards for $1 and sheetings at the lowest price since 1912. Summer dresses advertised sold quickly. more stock to come Friday. People watched the Republican display space and acted fast.

Marion Supply Company South Marion Adg Republican

Boy George Worley Jr Breaks Collar Bone in Fall

Little George Worley Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Worley of North Logan street sustained a painful fall from his bed Thursday night breaking his collar bone A doctor was summoned the bone set and he spent a very bad night He was reported resting somewhat better by morning.

Little George Worley Jr George Worley North Logan Street

Students Have Fine Outing From Brown's Business College

The Brown's Business College students rode the 8 o clock train to Parker City where Harrisburg Business College pupils met them for a day in the woods. They dined under trees and had ice cream despite rain, and the visit strengthened ties between Marion and Harrisburg students with a cheerful mood throughout. Marion attendees included H. C. Robertson and many others. Harrisburg delegates listed several girls and boys, sharing a pleasant day together.

Brown's Business College Marion Parker City Harrisburg Business College Harrisburg Messrs H. C. Robertson G. HH. Harris Evan Phillips Angel Robert Clarence Clem Clyde Ashoft Ernest Lemmy Lannis Sharpe Geo. Snider Hubert Cruze Joe Norris John Grimes George Calhoun Harrison Adams Delbert Messamore Herbert Casper John Beavers Lester Williams Ralph Summer Jeanette Ballahce Jestina Clarida Velma Eddeman Bernice Edwards Helen Eyre Mamie Ferguson Mary Hughes Ethel Huffsey Lucile Hunter Ella Jones Fanny Kansiyanich Nellie Morratto Opal Norris Eva Potter Beryle Russel Lilla Stallions Aritha Stilley Evelyn Woodard Mary Shaffer Sylvia Steagall Ardis Turner Aileen Boatright Pearl Shea Betsy Upehureh Nora Parker Leva Naugle Stella Wathen Bessie Harper Helen Smith Will Gurley George Piland Leland Braden Merle Davis Jess Cox E. H. Barnett Joe Harris Neal Martin Barre Kent Mra. F

Remodeling Sale At Silver's Store On North Market

Remodeling sale at Silvers on North Market Street opens with a rush and continues. Mr. Silver offers all stock at cut prices plus garments bought at full price, passing savings to customers. Sale runs early to clear space for upcoming renovations including double floor space, new fixtures, dressing rooms, and updated equipment.

Ivers North Market Street Silver

Child Dies of Diphtheria in Hudgens

Theodore Pershing Ayers four years old son of Mr and Mrs W E Ayers of Hudgens died at 2 pm Thursday after a two day illness with diphtheritic sore throat. Survived by parents and three brothers and two sisters. Funeral held at 2 pm Friday at home with interment at Fountain cemetery. Rev J W McKinney officiated. IN HOSPITAL FOR APPENDICITIS Miss Gladys Smith goes to Carbondale for appendicitis operation with wishes for speedy recovery.

Theodore Pershing Ayers W. E. Ayers Hudgens Gray John W .B. Jr Maximillian Gladys Smith J. C. B. Smith Carbondale Miss Smith

Curtis Ellis Injury in Auto Crash Hospitalized

Curtis Ellis sustained serious injuries in a road accident and was taken to a hospital after the crash. Both legs were reportedly broken.

Curtis Ellis

Fault Found in Petition for City Recall

A report details a car collision on West Main Street injuring 13 year old Curtis Ellis and describing the involvement of Oral Jones and F F Rosenberg in a recall petition case. The recall hearing continues with multiple witnesses addressing handwriting and petition signatures.

F. F. Rosenberg Johnston City Oral Jones Curtis Ellis, i Bert Hills West Main Street W. J. Aikman Ellis Cagle’s Park West White Street Fred Wilson Spillertown Jones Overland Rex and Travelstead Fr. F. Rosenberg Marion Baby Overland Hudson Rosenberg Republican Ellis Boy Roy Ira-Nelson Virgil Baker I. C South Holland Street Curtis Werrim Hospital

Names of the Soldier Dead Urged for County Graves

The Republican Leader asks readers to submit names and locations of soldiers graves in the county. No responses have been received yet. A appeal is made for cooperation on May 30 if possible.

Metropolis High School Grads Hear Superintendent Address

County Superintendent J W Mc Kinney spoke at Metropolis High School on Saturday delivering the commencement address to the graduating class. The event occurred in the afternoon with the address at 2 p m.

J. W. McKinney Metropolis Metropolis High School

Marion Lady to Graduate from Northwestern University

Mrs Henry Rader Jr formerly Miss Lillian Capron daughter of Mrs Delia Capron of Marion graduates this week from Northwestern University with honors in Liberal Arts specializing in English and History She is Marion Township High School class of 1915 alumna and has excelled in college since marriage while supporting a home found many relatives and friends in Marion will be glad at her success.

Henry Rader Jr Lillian Capron Delia Capron Marion Northwestern University Rader Marion Township

Herrin Plans Big Waterworks

Herrin city council held a harmonized meeting voting unanimously on a major project package. Plans include purchasing 80 acres west of the waterworks site to form a reservoir holding 140 million gallons, plus 18 miles of water mains and sewer connections to serve Carterville mines railroads and the city.

Herrin Cartervile

Eubanks Trip Plans From Local Couple to New York

Mr and Mrs George Eubanks traveled to Chicago last Saturday and will depart for New York City to visit their son Fred who has lived in the metropolis for two years and works for a large manufacturing firm He is a Navy veteran of four years The couple will visit Niagara Falls and take a boat trip to Washington and Mt Vernon The trip continues from New York City to other sights along the Potomac River.

KE Lewis Roy Hawkns R. C. Launius Otte Monroe Slater Potter and Ferrell John Co. Winters George Mercer Fred Bradley B. H. Bullin W. D. Abney Paul Ballance Ballance George Allen Carrie Murphy Guy Stanley Carrier Murphy Charles Wimberly Joe Russell Roland McAnally Charles Toster Martha Borum Lon Owens Harvey McAnally George Eubanks Chicago Sturday New York Central New York City Fred Eubanks Fred Navy Rubanks Niagara Falls Washington, D. C Potomac Mt. Vernon

Marion Ready for Hustlers Meet in June at Electric Park

Egyptian Hustlers officials meet Marion committee leaders to finalize plans for the June 9 to 11 convention. About forty attended at city hall including President Fred Parliam Benton and W. A. Boland. Events include field contests, gun club shoot with 800 cash prizes, a 2 pm parade, queen crowning, school parades, farmers meeting, vaudeville, and madri gras. Housing coordinator Prof. Ervin Touve arranges lodging for 500 visitors. 200 prizes already received with more expected.

Hustlers Organiation Fred ©. Parliamot Benton The Hustlers W. A. Boland St. Louis Bert Grue Will T. Holland Marion Gun Club Egypt Electric Park Wleetrie Park Ilinois Ervin Touve

Funeral for Private Ray Nipper at Goreville

Undertaker Egbert Hudgens called to Goreville to conduct the burial services for Private Ray Nipper who died in the service overseas. The body lies in state at Goreville with burial planned Sunday at Lick Creek cemetery under charge of the Vienna and Goreville American Legion post.

Goreville Egbert Hudgens Ray Nipper Lick Creek Cemetery Vienna and Aemlican Legion

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Milton Norman Miners’ Board Given B. Glen Gulledge W. L. Burkhart Will Carlton Ralph Thurmond Erwin Touve Legion Post Beng Harrisburg School Boy Fender W. Main Marion Lady Lillian Capron Rader Allen Avenue Madison Street Alsbrook Bros North Side Square
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