Marion Man Disappears From Daughter's Home in Marion
Friends and relatives of A. J. Leach are worried after his disappearance from his daughter Mrs. Charles Woodard's home at 205 North Hamlet street. Last seen about 2 a.m. Thursday, he left a note of concern for his horse and may be temporarily unbalanced or the victim of foul play. He wore blue shirt, overalls, and perhaps no hat, stands about 5 feet 6 inches, weighs 115 pounds, with sandy hair and graying moustache. Police searched through Thursday night. his horse was left hitched at 201 North Hamlet. He carried a check from his son Wino toward identification and reportedly had a sum of money. Call Mrs. Woodard or 127.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Leach
Charles Woodard
North Hamlet Street
Win Low
Bud Odum Found Guilty by Jury
The jury in the circuit court returned a guilty verdict against Bud Odum on assault with intent to commit murder. Odum, who fired at Thomas Shelford in a coal mine near Brush Crossing last October, faced a penalty of one to fourteen years in the penitentiary. Shelford survived the attack and Odum was reportedly ill during the final night session. Odum was defended by Ed M. Spiller Rufus Neely and George White. The court resumed with People v Phillips and Meeks next on the docket, defendants charged with the murder of John Varris last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Odum
Odum
Thomas Shelford
Brush Crossing
Shelford
Ed M. Spiller
Rufus Neely
George White
the People
Phillips
Meeks
John Varris
Whitesides Named Grand Lecturer in Royal Arch Masons
John L. Whitesides returned home after taking the exam at Collinsville for grand lecturer in the Royal Arch Masons. He is a prominent Southern Illinois Mason and the appointment makes him the region’s only Grand Lecturer in the state. He also serves as a Grand Lecturer for the A F and A M and is Master of Fellowship Lodge. A stolen car recovered in Cape Girardeau drew public attention as it returned to the Carbondale square. Mr. Smith expressed relief and gratitude for his escape when the robber shot at him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Whitesides
Collinsville
Royal Arch Masons
Whitesides
Nois
Grand Chapter
Royal Area Masons
Illinois
Ilinois
Fellowship Lodge
R. B. Smith
Carbondale
Cape Girardeau
Mr. Smith
Cary
Youthful elopers return from Gretna Green in Murphysboro
The elopers Inez O Bar on Ernest Auer Gladys Wat king and Sidney Fielding returned to Marion after a trek that began in Murphysboro. They spent nights at New Athens and Marion and faced denial of marriage licenses in Belleville and Pinckneyville due to ages, chose Tennessee, and honeymooned through Hallidayboro Vergennes Elk ville Matthews Royalton Carter ville and Du Quoin aboard the Fielding truck once the Murphysboro and Fielding names were altered. Joseph Brown drove as chaffeur, misidentified as Josephine Purcelli by the group. Mr and Mrs Ernest Auer and Mr and Mrs Sidney Fielding hosted friends from Murphysboro at home for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Elopers
Inez O'Baron
Ernest Auer
Gladys Watking
Sidney Fielding
Marion
New Athens
Inez
Gladys
St. Louis
Belleville
Pinckneyville
Tennessee
Reid Hotel
Hallidayboro
Vergennes
Elkville
Matthews
Royalton
Carterville
du Quoin
Fielding
Reduction in Coal Belt Electric service sought for Marion Herrin
The Coal Belt Electric Railway proposes cutting intercity service to two hour intervals between Marion Herrin and Garterville during the coal strike. The plan, made with local associations, lacked Illinois Commerce Commission approval and the old hourly schedule should return. Sessions set for June 20 will hear the petition with cars departing Marion on odd hours and Herrin on even hours, evening service to end, temporarily during the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Belt Electric Railway Company
Marion
Herrin
Carterville
Greater
Garterville
Presbyterian Woman's Club Elects New Officers
The Presbyterian Woman's Club held its annual meeting at the church on Thursday evening. Officers elected for the coming year are Mrs. W. O. Paisley president, Miss Dessie Gibson and Mrs. F. W. Cool vice presidents, Nellie Woodbridge secretary, and Miss Gayzelle Travelstead treasurer. The club formed last September and has presented strong programs. meetings will be semi monthly next season and a June 23 picnic is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Woman's Club
W. O. Paisley
Dessie Gibson
F. W. Cool
Nellie Woodbridge
Gayzelle Travelstead
Wwio
Paisley
Troops end Ulster war with British forces in control
Belfast dispatch says British troops now hold all Republican strongholds along the Ulster front and fighting may cease. Dublin reports that De Valera would not take an oath to support the British Empire if included in a new Irish constitution draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spentat
Belfast
Ulster
Dublin
de Valera
Egypt Southern Illinois elects officers in Herrin hotel meeting
The Egyptian Secretaries Association a group ofIllinois secretaries spanning Southern Illinois met at the Lamar Hotel in Herrin and elected officers for the coming year. General Secretary Charles R. Edrington president and Ralph Kanshle secretary, with Mildred Partington Yuill as secretary-treasurer. Directors include W. J. Harmon and C. HM Richeson. By-laws and a constitution were adopted to foster closer ties among commercial and civic groups in Egypt, with about seventy towns represented. The group will meet monthly, next in Marion, shifting July to July 6 due to the Fourth. Separately, Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and R. B. Smith recovered a stolen Ford Sedan after two men tied the owner to a tree. suspects taken to Murphysboro jail to await trial. The thieves aimed to reach Dexter, Missouri, to retrieve another Chevrolet. The recovered car was returned in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egyptian Secretaries Associa
Illinois Retail Merchants ‘Association
Illnois
Herrin
Lamar Hotel
Charles R. Edrington
Greater
W. J. Harmon
Herrin Improvement Association
C. HM. Richeson
Benton Mercantile Agency
Mlinois
Ilinois
Egypt
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Greater Marion Association
Owly
Sherrif Melvin
Thaxton
R. B. Smith
Marion
Mr. Smith
Walker
Murphysboro
Cape Girardellu
Jackson County
Gibson
Smith
Cape Girardeau
Will Cooper Bride Silent Romance Ends in City Church Nuptials
Norma Brigham and Will Cooper wed Friday at 6 pm in First Baptist Church with Pastor A K Prince officiating. Bride from West Dewey Street, formerly at the telephone office. groom a makeup man and pressman at the Republican Leader for three years. They honeymoon briefly and plan to settle at home, with Marion friends wishing happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Brigham
Will Cooper
First Baptist Church
A. KE
Ada
Waugh
Ross Dunston
Robert E. Brigham
West Dewey Street
Gogs
Republican Leader
Cooper
Marion
Prisoners Taken to Penitentiary and Soldier Returns
Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and Deputy John Schafer escorted seven convicts to the Chester penitentiary including Edwards Summers Jiggs McGee and Fowler Davis for larceny and forgery. John Parsons, jailed for murder, began a fifty one year term. Mrs. John Pine learns her son Freeman Culbreth, 18 at enlistment, has returned from Germany to New York and expects discharge this fall. He served six years, endured gas, and saw front line action with American Forces In Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Thaxton
John Schafer
Chester
Edwards
Ralph Summers
George Jiggs
Loren McGee
Oren McGee
Fowler Davis
John Parsons
Herrin
U. S
John Pine
North Market Street
Freeman Culbreth
New York
United States
Germany
Culbreth
City School Census Shows Decrease in Youth Population
The 1922 city census reports 4296 persons under twenty one, down 51 from 4347 last year. Girls under 21 fall from 2202 to 2143, while boys rise from 2145 to 2163. those aged 6 to 21 total 3203, up 118, yet state funds per under twenty one will drop, costing the city $122.40 for 51 pupils despite 118 more potential students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Education
Tuberculosis Death Claims Samuel Jeralds at Marion
Samuel Jeralds dies of tuberculosis at 7:20 p m Thursday at his sister Madame Bert Nolen s home 1105 South Street Marion Ky funeral services set for Saturday at 2 00 p m burial in Rose Hill cemetery He was born in Williamson County son of Hiram Jeralds husband of Lizzie Starrick who survives He leaves four brothers William Scotsboro Togan near Marion James and Richard of Marion and two sisters Mrs Bud Morgan and Mrs Bert Nolan of Marion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Jeralds
Bert Nolan
South Street
Rose Hill Cemetery
Williameon County
Hiram Jeralds
Paducah
Lizzie Starrick
William
Scotsboro
Togan
South
Marion
James
Richard
Bud Morgan
Bracy Condition Report Serious Urgently Needed
Telegram from Dr. Harry X. Cline says Lloyd Bracy's condition is serious and he should come at once. Bracy has been in Marion after two weeks on the coast and has lived in California for four years. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Taylor and baby of Herrin were passing through Marion en route to Creal Springs to visit sister Mrs. T. M. Lampley for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. .D. Bracy
Harry X. Cline
Lloyd Bracy
Bracy
Mr. Bracy
Lloyd
California
J. B. Taylor
Baby
Herrin
Marion
Creal Springs
T. M. Lampley
Funeral for Mrs Dora Stein at Marion Christian Church
Mrs Dora Stein 46 died after an Evansville operation for an appendix. Born near Johnston City in 1875 she lived on a farm until 1919 then moved to Marion. Survived by two brothers Will Reed and Rick Reed and two sisters Mrs Oscar Childers and Miss Josie Reed. Only child died in infancy. Burial will follow at cemetery near the old home after funeral at the Marion Christian church conducted by Rev A M Laird. arrangements pending body’s arrival from Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Stein
Evansville
Ind
Stein
Marion
Johnston City
Columbus Reed
Charles Stein
Mr. Stein
Will Reed
Nokomis
Rick Reed
Old Home Place
Oscar Childers
Monroe Street
Josie Reed
Oaklahoma
Christian Church
A. M. Laird
Egypt Open Golf Championship planned in Centralia
Local golfers in Marion invited by the Marion Daily Republican for the first Southern Illinois championship event to be held in Centralia. A four flight three day tournament will qualify 64 players from 18 hole scores, with club ownership of the cup and engravings for winners. Bethel buys South Bentley lot. other property deals noted by Griggs-Sulling Realty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Marion Daily Republican
Marion Club
Centralia
Centralia Evening Sentinel
Meadow Woods Country Club
Ilinois
Vandalia Railroad
Illinois
Egypt
C.M. Bethel
Bentley Street
Griggs-Sulling Realty Company
D_ 8. Kerr
Jonesboro
M. B. Woods
East Boulevard
Record catcher George Block hits 53 in 100 at bats in Florida
George Block former Marion catcher and St Petersburg Saints manager is hitting at a .530 pace in the Florida State League. He has 53 hits in 100 at bats with 18 doubles and eight triples. Once with the Cardinals and later backers in Denver and Brooklyn, he was sidelined by military service and a broken shoulder but now draws major league scouts. Block, from Paducah Kentucky, is gaining attention for his all around fielding and strong arm as a catcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Block
Marion
Florida
Cairo Citizen
St. Petersburg
Fla
Saints
Block
George
Cardinals
Denver
Brooklyn
Dyersburg
Many Will Go to Army Camp This Summer
Major Shutan, government representative at East St. Louis, told Captain Oldham Paisley that Williamson County will send over 60 men to Camp Custer for military training this summer if the army appropriation bill passes. County interest is high, with 34 applicants already reported. blanks available at the Republican Leader office, with acceptance decisions after the appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Camp Custer
Oldham Paisley
Major Shutan
East St. Louis
Williamson County
Cook County
Chicago
Republican Leader
Murrah of
Herrin
Cream Prices to Hold Firm as Miners Favor Fall Contracts
Sugar Creek Creameries manager J. L. Kennard visited Marion Supply Company in Marion and praised new electric equipment. He said rising current cream prices are likely as butter stocks stay tight, benefiting farmers with ready cash at sale time. Separately, miners in Springfield No. 12 urged shifting contract expirations from spring to fall to secure steadier, shorter and fairer settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Kennard
Sugar Creek
Marion
Marion Supply Company
Kennard
Ilinois
Mr. Kennard
Sevelal
Springfield
United Mine Workers
National Policy Committee
County Singers Meet July 23 At Fairgrounds
The Williamson county singing convention will be held Sunday July 23 at the Williamson County Fairgrounds. The event, originally moved to June to feature the Vaughan quartet which later declined, will proceed with the original July plans. Committee in charge includes Webster H. Davis Pittsburg president Arley Sinks vice president and L L Kelley secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Williamson County Fairgrounds
Vaughan
Webster H. Davis
Pittsburg
Arley Sinks
L. L. Kelley
Funeral service for Mrs Stein
The body of Mrs Dora Stein who died in Lincoln Hospital Indianapolis arrived in Marion Friday morning over the C B I accompanied by Rick Reed brother of Mrs Stein The body was taken to the home of the deceaseds sister Mrs Oscar Childers on North Monroe street where it will be in state until Saturday 10 00 am when the funeral services will be held in the Christian church The services will be conducted by Rev A M Laird and burial will be in the cemetery at Old Sheeserag east of Johnston City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Stein
Lincoln Hospital
Indianapolis
Marion
Rick Reed
Stein
Oscar Childers
Monroe Street
A. M. Laird
Old She'serag
Johnston Ciy
Reports conflict as to Lenin's death
Conflicting reports from London regarding Lenin's death persist with general belief he may be alive. Riga officials quoted Soviet representatives claiming Lenin is improving and not seriously ill. Miss Lavern Woodley travels from Chicago to visit relatives before continuing to Indiana. Be Lenis of Carbondale, a Marion on business, was mentioned in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Levi
Riga
Lenis
Lavern Woodley
Chicago
Ralph Woodley
Ily
Indiana
Ja! Battersby
BE. G. Lenis
Carbondale
Marion
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J. Leach
Teamater
Marion Man
Gretna Green
ASK Reduction Ingar Service
Coal Belt Electric Line
Presbyterian Club
DeValera
Edrington
Mrs. Dora Stein
Sugar Creek Creamery Company
County Singers
Lenin
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