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Newspaper

Marion Semi Weekly Leader

Location

Marion, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1921

Page

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Striking Miners Return to Work After Court Ruling

In Chicago a federal appeals court ordered a rehearing on the injunction against the check-off system. Western Pennsylvania miners were told by United Mine Workers President John Lewis to stay at work unless operators moved to impair existing agreements, with Lewis saying the Chicago decision may settle the dispute.

Chicago Indiana Pennsylvania United States Court of Appeals Anderson Springfield Minera John Lewis United Mine Wiy of America Lewis Aud Court of Appeals Wehicago Cour

Japan Cabinet Resigns as Takashi Premier Steps Down

Tokyo reports the Japanese cabinet resigned after Friday s events. Admiral Kato travels to Washington as next in line to form a new government. Saionji anticipated to be tasked with forming the new cabinet. Premier Hara to be buried Tuesday in Harloka.

Tokio Takashi Admiral Kato Washington Saionji Hava Harloka

New Auto Plates Set For December First Opening

Springfield dispatch reports state automobile license applications begin December 1. Secretary Louis L. Emmerson received the first shipment of plates for the 1922 season. Plates are new and pearl gray with black numerals, one inch smaller to cut costs. High numbers will read between existing figures. About 660,000 pairs were used this year, with an estimate of 700,000 for 1922. Projected savings exceed 100,000 in plate costs plus another 25,000 from the smaller size.

Springfield Altho Louis L. Emmerson

Parish Park Place Nearing Completion

Parish officials announce Park Place subdivision nearly finished with sewer work tree planting and paving nearly complete. Street openings for Sunday driving scheduled. park cleanup and lot improvements underway. Mr Parrish and Mr Gaskill to oversee Sunday viewing of lots and progress.

Parrish Gaskill

Close Gall for Slogo Workmen

Guy Farmer and Charles Delaplane, both at the Slogo mine, escaped serious injury after their auto was struck and dragged by a Missouri Pacific engine Friday morning. Delaplane drove, Farmer rode. one man clung to the cowcatcher, the other leaped to safety down an embankment. The wrecked car left them bruised but alive.

Guy Farmer Slogo Charles Delaplane Missouri Pacific Delaplane Farmer

Oldham Paisley Attends Foch Reception in Chicago

Oldham Paisley, city editor of the Republican Leader, went to Chicago on Thursday night and attended the meeting of the state executive committee of the American Legion. He helped on the reception committee for Marshal Foch and will attend the banquet at the Drake Hotel.

Oldham Paisley Legion Meeting Chicago Republican The American Ee Witheld Sheran House Decatur Palasley American Légion Marshal Foch Drake Hotel

Markers for Main Highways Adopted in Illinois Plan

Illinois highway markers urged by automobile clubs and chambers of commerce may be adopted before spring. A design patterned after Maryland’s system uses enamel faced signs 30 inches high and 20 inches wide. Signs show route numbers and the next intersection distance with arrows toward nearby towns. Large warning signs will be placed at intersections and town entrances on the main highway.

Illinois Automobile Clubs and Commerce Societies Highway Department Maryland Minois Hlinois

Rabbit season opens November first with daily limit

The open season for rabbits will run from November 1 to January 31 with a limit of 15 rabbits per day, while fur bearing animals have a separate season through March 16 with no limits. A marriage occurred as Tessie Lewis and Oscar Richerson wed at the McKinney home on West Main Street, and plan to reside in Marion.

Umf McKinney Tessie Lewis McCormick Oscar Richerson Marion J. W. McKinney West Main Street

Shakespeare Question Triggers Nervous School Recital

A country school ma’am drilled pupils as a school board observed. The class garbled the Shakespeare query Hamlet as they stumbled through the line. The teacher pressed again, a reluctant pupil finally offered a wary reply, the room filling with stifled laughter.

Johnny Jones Director Blank

Will Refin e Phone Service Presbyterian Club Meeting

Springfield reports a three day Philadelphia style assembly as 1000 telephone companies convene November 8 to discuss refinement of service. Bell system officers attend first time. Illinois Telephone Association rename. school for operators to improve first call accuracy and public complaint handling led by W S Vinton. Notable attendees include M G Lloyd, E F King, O F Gilchrist, D Hall, Frank B Mackinaw, B C Blowmeyer, RV Acketta. Presbyterian Woman's Club hosts Halloween event at church with fortune teller Stella Hutson. upcoming talks on Women in banking and real estate. club aids young women choosing vacations. list of attendees includes many members.

Pringfield Milinefe Bell Telephone Company Trinola Trinola Independent Telephone Association Illinois Telephone Association Hello W. S. Vinton Chicago M. G. Lloyd Bureau of Standards E. F. King The Minois University Olin F. Gilchrist David Hall Frank B. Mackinaw Washington D. C B. C. Blowmeyer RV. Acketta Illinois University Presbyterian Towing Woman's Club Oldham Paisley Leo Courtney Nelle Byars Stella Hutson Adna Byars Stalla Hutson J. A. Gaskill Misses Gay Travelstead Mae Alexander Evelyn Fowler Edna Byers Amy Hendrickson Vivion Turnage Florence Nellie Byers Meadames Ya Crain Nella Woodbridge C. Rose H. M. Davis Glen Goddard John Goddard Nannie Alexander Messry G. W. Paisley Claypool Bloyd Holmes Sonn Fowler Clarence Cagle Dausa Fowler

Gas warfare future debated by Debeney and Adams

In Urbana on July 5, General Debeney predicted future gas warfare could see hydrogen flames as planes enter districts, while Dr. Adams of the University of St Louis disputed the idea as scientifically impossible due to diffusion. Both men concurred that had war continued, it would have become a contest among gas manufacturers.

Urbana Eugene Debeney Adams Department of Chemistry University of St:aois Deheney First Army Debeney Institute of American Business of New York

Williams Forecasts Disagreeable Winter Outlook

Judge B M Williams of Carbondale forecasts November weather with frequent changes. Early month: medium fair days, cool nights, rain in southern areas. mid month turn to colder, possible snow, then changeable winds and nights. Late month: colder with blustery evenings, possible snow, stormy spells and northwest winds. final days fair but colder. Look for a disagreeable winter ahead.

B. M. Williams Carbondale Anon Fu Illsila

Oscar Fischer Takes Bride From Marion to Carbondale

Oscar Fischer of Marion married Miss Willie June Gallimore of Carterville on Tuesday in Carbondale officiated by H. C. Hagley Justice of the Peace. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Gallimore, a Monk and Impson saleslady in Marion. The groom worked at the Coal Belt office. They will live in Barkett Flats, Marion.

Oscar Fisher Marion Willie June Gallimore Carterville Carbondale H. C. Hagley Will Gallimore Monk and Impson Coal Belt J. L. Poe Barkett Flats

Pie Supper at Freedom School Highlighted by Auction

The Pie Supper at the Lentz Freedom school south of Marion drew a large crowd on Friday evening with more than a hundred attendees. Fred Roberts acted as auctioneer as twenty eight pies sold raising a total of $70.65. Grace Ward was voted prettiest girl present and Lena Gulledge’s pie fetched the top bid of $10. Hershal Harper, the schoolteacher, is noted for his successful work at the school.

Lentz Marion Freedon School Fred Roberts Grace Ward Lena Gulledge Hershal Harper

Hen Lays Peculiar Eggs Attracts Local Attention

Mrs. Mary E. Conroy, living near Marion, owns a two year old Rhode Island hen famed for unusual eggs. A recent specimen, flat on one side with a circular mark like a clock face, was displayed at her home after she ordered three months of the Republican newspaper.

Mary E. Conroy Route Marion Whiteville School

Pie Supper Benefit Weekend At Merion School

A pie supper fundraiser takes place Friday night at the Merion area school. An attendance drew a large crowd and many fine pies raised money for the Bragg benefit.

Police Retrieve Grapes and Liquor During West White Street Entry

Police officers met resistance when five officers and a deputy entered an Italian home on West White Street Friday night. John Terllo, 16, attacked the officers to stop the search. They found 103 boxes of grapes believed for wine making, some whiskey and wine, and three barrels of raisin mash. Terllo paid a fine of 10 plus costs. his mother settled the amount. No still or manufacturing evidence found. Other home searches yielded nothing. Police noted the prior shooting of Jake Cochibindo on West White Street.

West White Street John Terllo Young Terilo Marion Hunter Terilo George Vingon Jack Bradley Jeff St. John J. Williams Tom Freese Jake Cochibindo Cochibindo

Concert in Pleasing Club at First M. E. Church

The Marion Woman's Club music program held Friday at 8 p m featured Benton and Du Quoin club members. Mrs Emma Rosen Kerr led with pieces by Southern Illinois composers including If Ye Break Faith by Mrs Paul Colp of Marion. Miss Margaret Cantrell of Du Quoin performed Lonely and Because You Were Me.

Marion Woman’s Club Benton and Duquoin Emma Rosen-Kerr Paul Colp Marlon Kerr Margaret Cantrell Miss Cantrell

First Hickory Nuts of Season On Market Here

First Hickory nuts arrive on market as a bumper crop promises a bountiful fall. Cocoanuts from Cuba sell for 15 cents per unit while Michigan quinces yield jelly and preserves at the same price. Apples improve after a slow start. melons fade, grapes and grapefruits head toward peak demand. Vegetables offered widely including lima beans, cauliflower, lettuce, cabbage, peppers, and onions, with one merchant touting a new specialty item recently gaining popularity.

Cuba Michigan California Ergantic

Annex Awarded for Harrisburg High School Addition

A contract for a new section of the Harrisburg Township High School was awarded to Murch Brothers Construction Co. of St. Louis at a price of $139,000. Ten bidders competed for the general contract. The total projected cost for the annex is $173,862.

Harrisburg Township High School Harrisburg Murch Brothers Construction Company St. Louis Prdice Jesse I. Gedney Murphysboro Township Fferrinburg

Improvements at Marion yards streamline Illinois Central facilities

The Marion yards of the Illinois Central railroad are undergoing major layout changes. Tracks and buildings are shifting to improve freight handling while a new brick station replaces an old frame building moved nearby. A Carbondale crew is completing work in about two weeks, with extensive yard clearance and relocation of stock pens, shacks, and a beer house to widen driveways and reduce congestion.

Marion Mlinois Central Railroad North Market Street Carbondale Alro Coal Belt J. C Monroe Street Tuain Mitchell Oil Company Reinhart-Smith

Home Bureau notes on clothing selection and unit plans

The Grab Orchard Unit met at Mrs. R. F. Peebles home to discuss selection care and color of clothing. A new unit will form next month at Paulton drawing from Crab Orchard members. The Home Bureau Board meets at the library Monday at 1 30. The membership drive presses toward 300 to sustain Willameton County Home Bureau presence.

Grab Orchard Home Bureau R. F. Peebles Paulton Home Bureau Board Williameon

Prince Delivers Welcome Letter as New Marion Pastor

Rev A B Prince announces he will begin work at First Baptist Church Marion on November 6 after attending the Illinois Baptist State Convention at Casey. He describes gratitude for local support, outlines service minded goals, and lists Sunday schedule: 9 30 Sunday school, 6 p m junior and senior B Y P U, 10 45 a m and 7 p m preaching. He urges all members to attend.

New Baptist A. BE. Prince First Baptist Church Casey Illinois Paa‘tor Julian ‘Atwood Marion Atwood Lute Baptist North Court Street Yjaster A. E. Prince

Teachers Examination Counts and Certificates Granted

Eighty one candidates sat for teachers certificates on Thursday and Friday. County Superintendent McKinney oversaw the exams at the M. T. H. 8. There were two kindergarten, two first grade, one supervisory, and seventy six second grade certificates awarded. Worley of Route Three engaged in harness trades nearon Saturday.

McKinney W. 5 Worley Route Three

Rich bootleggers plot to corrupt dry law officials

Prohibition Commissioner Haynes disclosed that bootleggers plotted to bribe dry agents and officials to weaken federal enforcement. He said the campaign aimed to terrorize agents and kill officers, naming prominent bootleggers from wealth and influence as part of the network.

Washington Prohibition Haynes Cev 6Tal

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