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Newspaper

Marion Semi Weekly Leader

Location

Marion, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1922

Page

3

G M A Endorses Organized Labor For Marion Rebuild

The Greater Marion Association endorsed organized labor at the request of the Marion Trades Council. The resolution supports collective bargaining and full employment, invites cooperation to rebuild Marion, and directs a copy to the Trades Council. New members were elected including The Marion Womens Club and Ream & Ream. Ed Stotlar joined the board and Dr B S Woodside became vice president. Secretary Edrington reported on Route 37 trip with West Frankfort and Johnston City delegates. A committee led by President Mitchell will study the Herrin road condition.

Marion Trades Council Greater Marion Association Organized Labor Marion Greate Marion Association Marion Womens Club Ream & Ream George W. Pillow Association Ed Stotlar Dr. B. 8 Woodside Edrington Springfield West Frankfort Johnston City Benton Mitchell Herrin

Fruit Outlook Reports Above Average Statewide

Springfield June 20. Late plantings finished and field work progressing well statewide says agricultural statistician A J Surratt. Winter grain good, spring grains uneven and weedy. Cinch bugs trouble southern areas. Heavy rain needed to soften crusted soils. Corn germinated evenly, growth strong with hot weather. Winter wheat ranges from ripening south to mid filling north with lodging in heavy stands. Oats lower than usual, spring wheat and barley below average. Rye harvest begins south with good prospects. Hay and alfalfa clover yields favorable. Overall fruit crop outlook above average, peaches especially favorable. Livestock in thrifty condition. Farm labor supply generally sufficient.

Springfield A. J. Surratt

Visit in Du Quoin Highlights Local Reunion

W A Erwin came from Marion with Earle S Rogers to spend a day with family and friends in Du Quoin. Rogers, former organist at local venues, now near Marion, drew praise for his theatre organ work amid memories of early cinema days.

W. A. Erwin Marion Earle S. Rogers Boorheum Reid, Yemm and Hayes Mr. Rogers Lync

Family group returns from Simpson camping trip

Mr and Mrs Ed Franklin Mr and Mrs A McClure and Ed Pulley of Marion and Mr and Mrs C C Wilson of West Frankfort return Tuesday evening from a camping and fishing trip to Simpson. They report good fishing luck and high enjoyment of the trip.

Mod Ed Franklin A. McClure Ed Pulley Marion C. C. Wilson West Frankfort Simpson

Marion residents host visitors from near and far

A steady stream of Marion readers hosted or accompanied visitors Monday. Local people from Goreville to New Burnside and Ozark stopped in Marion for errands, business, or relatives. Many traveled to nearby towns such as Herrin, Du Quoin, and St. Louis for meetings and weekend trips, with several noting road conditions and rain.

Rules of Board of Review 1922 at Williamson County Illinois

The Board of Review of Williamson County Illinois convened June 19 1922 to adopt rules governing its operations. Sessions run 9 am to 4 pm at the County Clerk's Office in Marion with a noon break. topics include petitions, equalization, and filing deadlines.

Rules OF Board OF Review Board of Review of Assessments Williamson County Illiois Iaid Board of Review City of Marion Board of Review Wwelfth T. C. Kmarns Fh. O. Roberts Geo C. Campbell Board of Review Hattie. Mitchell lWl&sw

Marion Tuesday Social Notes Mixed with Local Appointments

Commuters, visitors and locals are noted in Marion as Mrs. cGorge Kingrey and Madge left for Delta Missouri to visit her mother Mrs W Mahattey. Nancy Wolner of Carterville travels via Marion to Perks to see daughter Mrs Jeff Stewart and granddaughters Ruth and Kathleen Satwart.

cGorge Kingrey Madge Delta W. Mahattey Nancy Wolner Carterville Marion Perks Jeff Stewart Lela Owens Fohnston Jo Minton Route Five W. A. Roberts Route Two Margaret Bentley Benton Mariam Lightfoot A. J. Kimmel Mad Charles Compton Route Tour H. Underwood Thebes Sandy Mmler Cline M. Cole Thek Ign Browne Oo Champaign Sy*fay Tor Boston Mass Theta Delta Chi Ed Toler Henin South Vicksburg Street Toler Cole &Son Motor Sales Charles Weisbrod Lousness Aflie Bearden W. Warringer West Colege Street Mary Rice Holland Julia Price of Neilson John Latham W. H. Moore Norman of Herrin Cluffe

Markets show no prices for Marion merchants June 20

Following is a note from Marion merchants effective June 20 indicating no prices paid and received. The item lists prevailing rates or lack thereof, reflecting market activity and local trading conditions. More context would identify specific goods or sectors affected and any implications for vendors.

Marion

Local Visitors and Daily News Roundup

John Crosson of St Louis visits at the home of Mr and Mrs George Knokloch Route Three BH. B. Jackson returns from Chicago after visiting Mrs Jackson at the bedside The operation on Mrs Jackson leaves her ill yet improving Mrs C B Cochran to stay with her for several days Lloyd Hill of Cape Girardeau visiting Marion relatives H A Tate of Herrin conducts business in Marion Tuesday.

Mra H. F. Ballard J.C. Mitchell Oliver McWilliams Liberal Missouri Edgar Meneese Goreville Il. M. Foster Foster Lawrence Chamness A. Welbourne Neilson Marion Mable Bloodworth and Son Creal Springs John M. Reid Herrin John Azemas Ross Dunston Harrisburg Palucah Kentucky Ifr Wits GC. A. Gent Onic A. L. Steber Shawneetown Susie Wagner Arthur Belleville G. J. Frick West Boulevard James Mason Z. T. Parrigan St. Louis Jones Park du Quoin Howard Owen Edith Owen Lon Trigg Christopher Gaynell Barker Ozark Howard.Owen Route Six Ira Wilkes Sleland Frank Doty Shawnetown Zoon Verney Hicks Hi-Gee T Electric Company St. Lotis Leo Courtney Middleton Wilson County Tennessee J. L. Whiteside Harl Rodgers W. A. Erwin Ervin Oliver E. Waters Simpson Emily Simpson Mary Olaf Carbondale August Mary Wilson Murphysboro William Thompson Crab Orchard Ruth B. Christ Urbana George B. White Hattie Hawkins Alice Dufalt Donald Kankakee Pittsburg H. C. Duty Harry Owens Leda Duty Johnston City J. W. Jacobs St. Ca Mo Eve Ey T. Hamilton West Eetreet Decature Lucile Spence Natulma Hamilton Winchester Sam Woods Edowardville W. H. King North Fair Street John Fk. Allsay Cambria Carl Lamb W. J. Edmonson New Burnside Charlea Crosson St. Loui George Knobloch Route Three George W. Lauderdale Guy Beauman Tunnel Hill L. M. Smith W. H. Kimmel Mon Jeason Chicago John Crosson George Knokloch B. Jackson Jackson H. A. Tate

Woolf and Miss Thomas Married in Marion

Woolf and Miss Irma L. Thomas were married in the First Baptist church study last Saturday at 11 a.m. with Dr. A. E. Prince officiating. Fred Gulley served as best man and Miss Maria Maxey as bridesmaid. witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Thomas and Rev. J. A. Hill. The groom, son of Mrs. America Woolf, works at Davidson bakery. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Thomas, is a Marion Township High School graduate. They will reside in Marion and remain active in church work.

Woolf-Thomas Wyvon HE. Woolf Irma L. Thomas First Baptist Church A. E. Prince Fred Gulley Maria Maxey Robert O. Thomas J.A. Hill

Cleve Simpson wedding ties Eldorado and Vienna families

Ed van Cleve of Eldorado Illinois and Miss Edna Simpson of Vienna Illinois wed in the First Baptist Church study at 2 p m last Saturday afternoon with Dr A K Prince officiating. Witnesses were Fred Guffey and Miss Mariam Maxey. The groom, son of Prof and Mrs M T Van Cleve, is a cashier for Illinois Central and Big Four at Eldorado. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Simpson, graduates from Vienna Township High School this year. They will reside in Eldorado.

Jan Cleve-Simpson Ed van Cleve Eldorado Illinois Edna Simpson Vienna Ilinois First Baptist Church A. K Prince Fred Guffey Mariam Maxey M. T. van Cleve Ilinois

Royal Neighbor Lodge Holds Large Class Adoption

A Friday evening large class adoption at the Royal Neighbor Lodge drew about 250 attendees, including 40 new members and many visiting Royal Neighbors. An afternoon instruction school and a social hour with ice cream and cake followed, with nine visiting camps represented from Corinth, Mulkeytown, Zeigler, Herrin, Johnston City, Benton, West Frankfort, Frankfort, and Valier.

Royal Neighbor Lodge Arge Laura G. Wilson Ivan O'Donnell Marion Corinth Mulkeytown Zeiglerf Herrin Johnston City Benton West Frankfort Frankfort Valier

Ill in Bed, is Honored by Host of Relatives

The Zimmerman home six miles northeast of burst hosted a large Sunday gathering for Clifford Zimmerman who has suffered tuberculosis for two years and spent the last year confined to bed. Relatives from St. Louis joined the celebration with musicians providing entertainment as over 100 guests shared a yard dinner.

Clinton Zimmerman Burst Clifford Clifford Zimmersman St. Louis

Aunt Dude Hosts 104th Birthday Dinner for Grandson

"Aunt Dude" Goodall, turning 104 this Thursday, celebrated at her Fair street home Sunday with family members. The dinner honored Leroy Bradley of Elgin, her grandson, who plans to remain for the birthday observance.

Dude” Goodall Fair Street Leroy Bradley Elgin Dude

Marion Marble Works head salesman resigns after year and a half

C T Hamilton resigns after fourteen months as head salesman for the Marion Marble and Granite Works. An experienced monument salesman, he expresses appreciation for the business and friends made, and says he will continue to live in Marion after coming from Winchester.

C. T. Hamilton Marion Hamilton Winchester

Dinner Entertainment Hosted By Davis Pair

Mrs W A Davis of 611 East Bout entertained guests at noon Saturday with a delightful dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs W H King of North Fair street and Mrs Sam Woods of Edwards ville.

W. A. Davis East Bout W. H. King North Fair Street Sam Woods Edwardsville

Lightning Hits Brown Home on North Market Street

Lightning struck the house of Mr and Mrs John Brown on North Market street tearing the electric meter from the wall and splintering a door. The family were slightly shocked but no serious damage occurred.

John Brown North Market Street

Smoots Visit Daughter Recovering From Operation

Rev and Mrs L L Smoot traveled to Creal Springs to be with their daughter Miss Lucy Smoot who underwent an operation at the sanitarium there on Monday.

L. L. Smoot Creal Springs Lucy Smoot

World's Meanest Man Is Found in Winchester Ill

A supposedly forged check bearing the name George Ryan was returned by the Beardstown Relief Fund, with payment refused at the Winchester bank. A protest fee of 2.85 dollars was added, exposing the alleged fraud and signaling the tale of an infamous character in Winchester.

Springfield Winchester Ill Ahan Beardstown Relief Fund George Ryan Winchester Bank

Defiance by Labor Leader Gompers Warns of Continued Struggle

Cincinnati July 21 Organized labor through its president Samuel Gompers hurled defiance at enemies and warned that even if existing or coming industrial conflicts end labor will still be ready to fight.

Cincinnati Organized Labor Samuel Gompers

Copper-Tinder Anti-Gambling Bill Granted Privileged Status

Washington June 21. The Copper-Tinder anti grain gambling bill received privileged status from the House Rules Committee. The measure aligns future trading law with Supreme Court findings and grants the Secretary of Agriculture regulatory authority over grain transactions.

Washington, D. C Cause of Representatives Supreme Court Secretary of Agriculure

Terre Haute Mines Start Operation in Indiana

Terre Haute Indiana June 21 Fifteen trip mines resumed operation today with a formal production of five hundred fifty tons per day A mass meeting of striking miners is planned this afternoon Charley Rodd traveled to Carbondale to begin summer term studies at U L N Y He plans to complete high school in three years by summer term and will work part time for Jilints Mutual Union during the break.

Terre Haute Ind Charley Rodd Carbondale Catholic E Jilints Mutual Union

Growing More Beans in Greene County

JEREYVILLE JUNE 21 Thirty Jersey county farmers test disease free corn this season. Greene county increases soy bean plantings while soybean acreage is reduced. A Greenfield firm buys 3 000 bushels of soy beans for this season.

Jereyville Jersey County Greene County

Haley Blair Doctors Offer Free Exam In Marion Illinois

Dr Blair and Dr Haley announce at the West Side Hotel in Marion Illinois on Thursday July 6 from 8 am to 5 pm. Specialists treat stomach liver kidneys bowels gall stones constipation anemia abdominal troubles diabetes rheumatism female troubles neuralgia deafness varicose veins nasal and throat catarrh leg ulcers nephrosis debility ruptures bed wetting epilepsy heat trouble piles and rectal fistula. Treatment avoids knife with no chloroform. Lenses ground and fitted. Free consultation and examination. advice free if previous doctors failed. Office contact in Peoria Illinois.

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G. M.A CECH Board of Arkets Butler Gompers Labor Terre Haute Mines Indiana Drs. Haley Blair Dr Blair Marion, Illinois E. E Haley Peoria Luinoia Adams St Glendale Ave West Cherry Street Tennessee River St. Louis & Tennessee River Packet Co Paducah Tennesse River Florence Ala Shiloh National Military Park Pittsburg Landing Riverton Eavernments Colbert Shoals Panalla Canal Sheffield Plovence S. K. Hale Paducah, Kentucky
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