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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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