Sheriff’s force finds two stills in hidden cave blaze destroys cave
Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and deputies uncovered a hidden cave near Clifford containing two operating stills and twelve barrels of mash. The distillery was concealed with brush and camouflage and connected to a water pump and tile drain. After Gruls was jailed, the cave and its contents were burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gruls
Clifford
Melvin Thaxton
S. BE. Storme
John Layman
Gruls
Grulis
Sherif
Home Bureau Board Meeting Revises Constitution
A Williamson county Home Bureau board meeting held in Marion at the Marion State and Savings Bank building saw a revised constitution and discussions on other matters. Present were Mrs Cora Baiar Johnston City, Miss Jane Barter Carrier Mills, Miss Alice Kennedy and Mrs Owens Cambria. The Fourth Annual Conference will be held in Marion on the last Saturday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of the Home Bureau
Williamson County
Mary Hoover
Marion State and Savings Bank
Cora Baiar
Johnston City
Jane Barter
Carrier Mills
Alice Kenndy
Owens
Cambria
The
Home Bureau
Marion
Tyrees Lose Youngest Child in Tragic Death
Edwin Norris Tyree, youngest son of Dr and Mrs J M Tyree, died Monday night after a three week illness. Born September 13, 1919, he was nearing his second birthday. Survived by parents and one brother Jimmie, also sisters Mrs Emma Imes of Webb City Missouri Miss Aubrey Tyree of Kansas City BE Le Tyree of Webb City and the child’s grandfather. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 pm conducted by Dr J W Cummins with interment at Rose Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Norris Tyree
J. M. Tyree
Jimmie
Emma Imes
Webb City
Mystic Workers Hold Seventh Annual Picnic near Marion
The Mystic Workers of Marion Lodge 914 held their seventh annual picnic at Mike Fortune Park, southeast of Marion. Favorable weather supported a day of recreation, a noon feast, games for children and adults, ice cream, and a return to Marion with high satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Workers
Marion Lodge 914
Mike Fortune
Marion
Mystics
Mystic Hall
PLED GUILTY AT LATE HOUR GAMBLING RAID NEAR MARION
Sheriff Thaxton and deputies busted a peaceful poker game on a Riverside Country Road near Blairsville. Around 1 a m Sunday, the group pled guilty to gambling before Squire George Pritchett, with fines totaling 22 dollars each. Defendants included James Hicks Bud Bell George Frazier Charles Hagler Edgar Lipe 8 T Ladd Miles Bell and P J Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaxton
Storme
John Layman
Riverside Country
Blairsville
James Hicks
Bud Bell
George Frazier
Charles Hagler
Edgar Lipe
8. T. Ladd
Miles Bell
P. J. Ross
Birthday dinner and large family gathering at Crenshaw home
A barbecue dinner and birthday celebration filled Crenshaw on Sunday with Hugh Maxwell hosting relatives and friends including Maxwell and Pulley families, Rodgers, Starricks, Smith, and many others. A second Sunday event at C Jones's home honored his fifty sixth birthday with numerous attendees and hearty wishes for more happy years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Maxwell
Crenshaw
Tom Maxwell
G. W. Pulley
Elbert Pulley
Harry Rodgers
Will Maxwell
C. F. Starricks
Lizzie Pulley
Carrie Starricks
Mary Pulley
Nadine Pulley
Connie Starricks
Messrs
Carl Maxwell
Henry Starricks
Robert Smith
Ruie Bruce
Albert Pulley
Roy Pulley
Vernel Pulley
C. Jones
Mr. Jones
Norman
Mary
Agnes
Gertrude
Millard Vann
Daisy Pauline
Louise
Mis
W. C. Cash
Clara O'Neal
Esther
Merle
Howard
Thomas Matthews
W. T. Hunt
Zealma
Ruby
Alberta
William
Alice Roddand
Verba Perry
Oral Jones
Omer Cash
Elva Cash
Harry Cash
Calvin Cash
Paul Wilson
Elbert Jones
Dennis Hunt
Claude Swain
Henry Vann
Hudgens Opens Restaurant in Pittsburg Move Pending
Harry Hudgens has opened a restaurant in Pittsburg and plans to move there once he secures a house. He recently visited Marion. On Tuesday Delaski Walker of Graitsburg was a guest of Mr and Mrs Reid of South Court Street Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harry Hudgens
Marion
B & Better
Allen Avenue
Madison Street
Bess Holland Weds Web Gram In Belleville Secret Marriage
Murphysboro bookkeeper Web Gram and Marion student Bess Holland eloped to Belleville to wed. The couple, both from nearby towns, kept the ceremony quiet while continuing to live apart in Murphysboro and soon began housekeeping. Gram plans to stay with the Southern Illinois Milling Company as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Web Gram
Southern Illinois Milling Company
Murphysboro
Belleville
Bess Holland
Marion
Gram
Webr
Stonefort
Marion Township
Coupe
Mrs Campbell Died In Pittsburg After Short Illness
Mrs Nannie Carter Campbell widow of George Campbell died Sunday afternoon at her home in Pittsburg at 2 oclock Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at County Line cemetery She was born April 20 1875 in Williamson County lived there all her life Her husband died in February 1920 Survived by P P Carter W A Carter of West Frankfort Mrs George Arms of Johnston City and mother Mrs Lodema Carter of Pittsburg She attended common schools was a devout Christian and member of Missionary Baptist Church Also a member of the Rebekahs and Woodman Circle Coroner William McCown conducted inquest in Herrin over a man named Little killed in a mine near the city Monday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Campbell
Pittsburgh
Nannie Carter Campbell
Pittsburg
Ft County Line
Campbell
Williamton County
P. P. Carter
W. A. Carter
West Frankfort
George Arms
Johnston City
Lodema Carter
Missionary Baptist Church
Rebekahs
Woodman Circle
William McCown
Herrin
Little
Six Month Sheriff Office Ledger Shows Gains
Deputy Sheriff Storme reports the six months ending June 1 1921 show a growing working fund of 1877.51 with actual earnings totaling 4012.10. Receipts include balance on land 296.65, reed on executions 711.0, conveying prisoners 1005.25, county court fees 396.45, circuit court fees 846.50, and miscellaneous receipts 75.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storme
Settimi DeSantis
Reed
I Olfberg Powev
Phillips Youth Killed Saturday in Ice Cream Festival
A 19 year old Phillips boy was killed near New Hope in Saline county after a confrontation with Leamon Herd, a 17 year old from Saline county. The unarmed victim reportedly exchanged words before Herd fired twice. Herd was arrested by the Saline sheriff Sunday morning. Funeral services for Phillips will be held at Somers Chapel later this week as relatives arrive. The Phillips family includes Byron in Washington DC, Anne in Corinth, and Miss Mabel at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayd Phillips
R. Philips
Corinth
W. Carmichael
Marion
Leamon Herd
Saline County
New Hope
Tield Yvouth
Phillips
Mword
Philips
Somers Chapel
Byron Phillips
Washington, D. C
Anne Phillips
Mabel Phillips
Woodside Purchases Four Fine Jersey Hogs at Sale
Eld. John I Gunn Gene Burkhart and Dr Woodside traveled to Murphysboro yesterday for the Fasig Farms Jersey hog sale. Sixty head of young bred sows commanded fancy prices with a large turnout of buyers. Dr Woodside purchased four of the top animals amid strong competition in Southern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Gunn
Gene Burkhart
Dr. Woodside
Murphyshore
Duroe Jersey
Fasig Farms
Ilinois
Funeral Held for Floyd Phillips After Saline County Killing
Reverend J W McKinney officiated the funeral for Floyd Phillips Tuesday at Somers Chapel following his death Saturday night at an ice cream supper in Saline County. The unidentified assailant is jailed in Harrisburg awaiting charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McKinney
Floyd Phillips
1B & m
Somers Chapel
Young Philips
Saline County
Harrisburg
Poles Removed From the Square City Work Clears Wires
A crew of linemen removed seven unsightly light poles from the public square by installing stronger poles on surrounding streets and attaching wires to building supports. The plan reduces danger from falling wires, eases sidewalk crowding, minimizes accidents, and enhances the square's appearance. Also, the Amoma Bible Class of the First Baptist church went to Creal Springs for a picnic on Tuesday, eight travelers plus Miss Arizona Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoma
Amoma Bible Class
First Baptist Church
Creal Springs
Arizona Russell
Vernie Garrison
Mable Todd
Lulu Grant
Grace LaMaster
Muriel Roberts
Ethel
Lexie Stearns
Mamie Smoot
Body Lies In State At Godhard Chapel Funeral Sunday In Marion
The body of Corporal Earl Pillow arrives in Marion from France and lies in state at Godhard Chapel Rosehill cemetery guard on duty. The Elks Home hosts Sunday services at 2 30 led by Reverends Gunn Cummins with Marion Elks, streets closed for attendees. American Legion and posts from nearby towns to escort to Rosehill for burial with military honors. Jefferson Post 16 Louisville sends wreath on flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Pillow
Marion
Casa Undertaking
France
Godford Chapel
Rose’ Hill
Fred Bradley
Elks Home
Marion Elks
John S. Gunn
J. W. Cummins
Tiks Home
American Legion
James Goddard
Rosehill Cemetery
West Prankfort
Herrin
Benton
Johnston Vrankfort
Johnston
Jefferson Pos
First Visit in Sixteen Years Delights Marion Residents
D B Jones, former Marion resident now in St Louis, visits and hosts a Ford dealers meeting. He notes dramatic growth in Marion, Herrin and Carterville since leaving in 1906 and praises the high school and local prosperity. Mr and Mrs Seabey with daughter Helen drove to Fern Cliff Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
D. B. Jones
Marion
Ford Dealers
Goodall Hotel
H. Seabey
Miss Helen
Fern Cliff
Marion Chamber Endorses Road Cut Off Plan
At a Marion Chamber meeting a unanimous resolution backed opening the road from the end of the west hard road to Energy and Herrin. Herrin Improvement Association also endorses. hearing set before County Highway Superintendent Chas Scherertz Saturday. Most property owners along the route will donate right of way. one holdout remains. Committees report Hustlers Convention plans in good shape. Johnston City Drum Corps invited to attend. Registration and assignment of early arrivals will begin Wednesday. parades and school children parade Friday with caps whistles and flags. Roland Theatre gathering Wednesday with top officials McCauley and Sutleffe speaking. meeting runs 7 to 8:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Energy
Herrin
Herrin Improvement Association
Chas. Scherertz
Johnston City
Carbondale
Conrath
J. M. Norman
Oldham Paisley
American Legion
Roland Theatre
W. R. McCauley
Sutleffe
Jerald Parks Dies in Franco No 3 Mine Accident
Jerald Parks, 21, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Luseco Parks, was electrocuted at the Franco No 3 mine near Paul ton just before noon Wednesday while serving as a leader. He resided east of Crab Orchard and is survived by his parents two brothers and a sister. Coroner McCown held an inquest Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerald Parks
Luseco Parks
Crab Orchard
Franco No. 3
Paulton
McCown
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Sheriff's Force
Home Bureau Board
Tyrees
Fortune Park
Riverside Country Club
Somers of
Tarrisburg
Hartweel
Routler
Cairo
Sheriffs
Front
Cram Social
Salin County
Woodside
Central Illinois Public Service Company
Godhard Chapel
Legion and Elks
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Lusco Parks
Alsbrook Bros
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