Survey of Williamson County Land Survey Progress Near Half Done
University of Illinois experts have been conducting a soil survey of Williamson county, Marion headquarters, with field work across Grassy, Southern, Cream Spirit, Stonefort, Carterville and East Marion townships. The crew, including John Woodard and Arthur L. Price, expects publication of a valuable county record after completing the survey, weather permitting, likely by Thanksgiving.
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University of Illinois
Wilamison County
Avril G. Hopkins
University of
High School Students In Auto Accident Wednesday Morning
Two cars skidded on West Main street in a near serious collision as high school students from the local school rode west toward campus. Driver Senter tried to pass near Nichole grocery, but slick pavement caused a skid, sending his car into the oncoming Ford driven by Newt Ferry. The Ford suffered rear wheel damage and a bent fender while the other car had a smashed headlight. no injuries were reported and occupants were frightened.
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Ner
West Main Street
Joe Setters
M\dred Swan
Ruth Itchell
Young Senter
Nichole
Ford
Newt Ferry
Mts
Boy Hurt After Wagon Fall Near School
Two schoolchildren were injured Wednesday when a wagon toppled as it was turning on a road home from school. Eleven year old Lloyd Holderfield, son of James Holderfield of West Chestnut Street, and another son of Thomas W of North State Street, were hurt when the horse pulled ahead, the wagon wheels ran over them. The incident prompted warnings to keep off wagons and carts.
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Holderfield
James Holderfield
West Chestnut Street
Thoms W
North State
Child Dies Friday Morning in Ohio Town
Robert Cléa Skidmore seven months old son of Roscoe C and Grace Polly Skidmorer died at 5 30 Friday morning after several days illness. Born in Bellaire Onlo April 15 1921. Funeral will be held on.
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Robert -Cléa Skidmore
Roscoe C
Grace
Polly Skidmorer
Bellaire
Onlo
Red Cross Help Provides Aid To a Young Stranger
A young man found on Word Van Buren steep received aid from Dr. Heria and the Red Cross. He has no parents and was helped with shelter, meals, and railroad fare. The appeal urged Red Cross membership to support such relief efforts.
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van Buren
Imoney
Willie Edvin Burt
Boyter Froiawonte
Heria
Red Cross
Iim
Ayaa
Alsbrook
Grand Opera by Wireless Nights at Auditorium Theatre
Chicago Opera Company broadcasts grand opera nightly via KYW radio to listeners with their own equipment. About 60,000 in-house crowd enjoy the remote transmission from a central transmitter. Tickets and charges are not required, with schedule notes for performances and reception details scattered in the report.
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Chicago
Tigw
Chicago Opera Company
Audi
Auditorium
Grand Opera
KYW
Commonwealth. Edison
Texas
Miles Garden
New Farmers Commission to Open in Brookshire
The board of directors approves plans for a new farmer owned firm named the Pro divers Live Brook Commission Association. Offices rented and membership offered to shippers and individual farmers, promising five stock shares and profits reinvested to shippers. Directors include Be Denmsn and Huntley among others, with secretary treasurer noted.
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Tirse Mar Puortined
Ceri
Commission
Willdemcotb
Markéling
Pros Divers
Live Brook Commission
Gaiah
Fm-Ite National- Livesteck
Mariative Pita
Ehivapers
Nasoningiong
Eulset Non
Jurseyville
Virgina
Fugda
Central Collier Meetings Continue at First Methodist
In the Central Collier interest rising attendance at the First Methodist church meetings continues into the third week. The gatherings, featuring evangelist Hig. sér mons and speaker W. Amingas, draw growing crowds each night and carry a broad appeal for all.
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Amingas
Mherioh
Ali
Barn Struck by Lightning Blazes Barn and Crops
A barn on North Street was struck by lightning causing a large fire that consumed the structure and its contents. The blaze destroyed hay, corn, harness, and farming tools, with only 460 dollars of insurance reported. Fire crews arrived later, cutting down a dish hat to access the blaze. No injuries are described.
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Mervin
Alter
Welt KNOWS COLE WEDDED at Baptist church ceremony
The article reports the wedding of Cole and Migil Roberta of East Joaks Z iet ath at the Baptist church in Bone WeiP on a Thursday afternoon. Only noted guests include Cora Chanmoss Lulu Mahle Toаd and Menars hayts. Migil Roberta, described as a young lady from East Joaks Z iet ath, is the bride.
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Miriel
Roberts
Ghoss Gine
Thie
Ure
Baptist Church
Bone Weip
Luis Te
Suri
Weather and crops report from November period in farm district
Report notes Agriophane crops and cereal status with good growth in pumpkins and wheat, weather turning cooler. Farm labor demand minimal, farmers self-reliant with ready cash needs. some acreage expansion expected, while pest and disease concerns appear limited.
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Paima
Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1921 Observed Across States
A historic proclamation calls the nation to Thanksgiving on November 24, 1921. It honors divine blessings, salutes fallen heroes, and asks continued prayers for soldiers missing, wounded, or in health decline, as the country seeks unity and gratitude.
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Ion Savaip
Avinn
Égiul Aevetios
America
Minoe
Ullnoia
First Baptist Church Welcomes Pastor Dr Prince
The First Baptist Church of this city hosted a large reception for their new pastor Dr A Prince and his family on Wednesday. The program featured prayers by Sam Sterne, a welcome address by Dr W P Throgmorton, a performance by the Sthe lms Band under Miss Ernestine Stanford, and social hour with refreshments. Attendees described the event as pleasant and profitable.
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Firet Baptist Rch
A. Prince
America
Sam Sterne
Jervie Pillow
WP. Throgmorton
Neas
Princes
Sthelms
Ernestine Stanford
Honor Daughter Birthday Party Honored
A birthday party honoring Bette Bunith was held with guests Miss Mahle Moore May Hal ring dennie Bourland Caura Beil nslaa Begilah Willameon Mr and Mrs F D McDonald Mr and Mrs Oral Lea Sanyal Bae purland Andrew fionginn Jack White Roy McErwin Pre Trmim Clarend Cagle Paul Verne Rec i Gien Smith in attendance The note mentions Dr E B Wondside visiting on business Friday.
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AL Brith
Bette
Bunith
Mahle Moore
May Hal‘ring
Dennie Bourland
Caura
Beil Nslaa
Begilah Willameon
F. D. McDonald
Oral Lea
Sanyal Bae Purland
Andrew Fionginn
Jack White
Roy McErwin
Lecturer Kemple Visits Marion Township High School
Prof Kemple a noted lecturer and former Iowa boys reformatory superintendent spoke at Marion Township high school on Wednesday. His talk intertwined humor and life lessons from a long career in education drawing on pupils' lives to illustrate the motto as you think so you live. The program opened with singing by the girls glee club and music classes preceding his address.
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Kemple
Marion
Marion Township
Brown Lyceum Bureau
St. Luis
Boys Reformatory of
Iowa
West Frankfort
Walt
Girl's Glee Club
Farmer Dies Suddenly In Williamson County Area
A Crabon Orchard farmer died suddenly Sunday morning from heart disease. He was 50 years old and survived by his wife and four children Herman Fred Mildred and James. Herman lived at 1012 North Market Street Marton and worked at a Scranton time. He was a son of James and Liza Hewin and part of Williamson County pioneer families. Coroner McCown and W F Cox investigated but did not hold an inquest. Funeral arrangements to be announced on Saturday.
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Sey
Ila
Ike Widsow
Herman
Fred
Mildred
James Herman
North Market Street
Marton
Scranton
Haw
James Andliza Hewin
Farili
State Firemen Meet in January 1922
Hookford, November 17. The program for the 11th annual Firemen’s Association convention to be held January 10 to 12, 1922, is completed. J. W. Weidler announces national speakers and topics on fire protection and volunteer departments. Simon Keilerman Jr. will preside. Miss Maude Hudgens returns home after visiting relatives. spelling contest readers noted.
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A. W. Thode
Galena
Illinois Miners in Good Shape for Fight with International
Peoria November 17 The Illinois miners finalizing a dispute with International President John Lewis and the federation. They report a cash balance near 2 million dollars with about 1 million readily available. They oppose the $8 assessment and claim misused funds by international officers. Recall of Lewis and national leaders is proposed by Local 1484 and others as the rallying point for action.
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Peoria
Finois
International
John Lewis
Tternational
International Group
Lewis
Illinois
Nesbit
Ilinois
All Day Sucker Demand Surges at Local Store
A local shop reports rapid, repeated sales of an all day sucker. A first shipment of 1000 disappeared in one day, a second order of 3000 was displayed and most sold before noon the next day. Adults join children in purchases, with many seniors buying for youngsters as well. INJURED IN FALL Jesse Czement of Paul ton seriously injured while working on a 43 house on the Jim Clarida farm near Paulton.
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Ifls
Jesse Czement
King
Paul‘ton
Jim Clarida
Paulton
Marion
Iistance
Woodsides Is Acquitted After Prolonged Trial
After a trial spanning November 7 to 18, the People versus Frank Woodsides ended with a hung jury on the first and then a verdict of not guilty on the second. Judge Morgan oversaw proceedings as attorneys from both sides argued in a stormy courtroom. The jurors finally reached acquittal at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday on the fourth ballot amid dramatic testimony and candlelit scenes.
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The
People
Frank Woodsides
Morgan
Cas
Lt. R. Lowler
D. L. Duty
Rufus Neely
Ed M. Splitter
Mr. White
A. D. Morgan
Lawrence Roth
Otto Lindsey
John Brannod
W. ©. Williams
Charles Gibson
Will Bruce
James Stanley
John Hicks
Lee Carter
Oscar Walker
Hiram McMilan
J. A. Taylor
Erwin Funeral Held Saturday At Pleasant Grove
The funeral for Elmer Erwin a longtime Williamson county farmer who died Friday morning at his Crab Orchard home was held Saturday afternoon at Pleasant Grove church led by Dr B A Prince of Marion First Baptist Church. Burial followed in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Survived by widow four children Nellie Pred James and Herman Erwin a sister Mrs Sam Motsinger and a son in law, plus relatives. Born December 18 1871 he spent his life in the area and married Ellen Adams about 26 years ago. Mrs H Vernon Ducker and son William Charlea of Chicago were visiting Marion relatives when he fell ill.
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Elmer Erwin
Crab Orchard
Pleasant Grove
B. A
Prince
First Baptist Church of
Marion
Pleasant Grove Church
Nellie
Pred
James Erwin
Herman Erwin
Sam Motsinger
Erwin
Williamson County
James B
Louise ‘Mosely Erwin
Ellen Adama
Mr. Erwin
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