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Marion Guening Dost The Only Paper in Williamson County With a Leased Wire Service. XXIII MARION, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1925. NO. 216 Publicity Meeting Of Woman's Club Friday Afternoon The regular meeting of the Marion Woman's Club on Friday afternoon at two o'clock in the auditorium of the Marion Carnegie Library promises to be an unusually interesting one. The president, Mrs.

Otis Williams, has been quite sick for several days and while she is better it is likely she will not be able to be present, and the first vice president, Mrs. Charles V. Creighton will act in her stead. The club will be opened as usual by reading the club litany and singing the club song, "District Twenty-five," routine business will receive attention, new members being introduced. The program is in charge of the Department of Press and Publicity, Mrs.

E. Tidwell-Holland chairman, and has been arranged as follows: Piano Selection- Mrs. Charles W. Schwerdt. Three Minute Informal Talks by the Division Chairmen- Clubwoman's World, Mrs.

Jean Hargrave; Speaker's Bureau, Mrs. Jervie F. Pillow; Local Press, Mrs. Elva R. Jones.

Introduction of Chairman of District Division of the Press, Mrs. Robert Thompson of Carterville. Group of Songs, "Gray Morn," J. Morris Ward and Clinton Etandish; "Ma' Li'l Sunflower, Goodnight," Frederick W. Vanderpool; Mrs.

Robert W. Williams. Address, 'Club Publicity," Mrs. R. J.

Boylan, East St. Louis, Ill. Of the Globe-Democrat staff. Song, Members of the M. T.

H. Glee Club, directed by Miss Troutman. A social hour will conclude the meeting, hostesses being Mmes. E. Lewis, E.

R. Jones, J. S. Barter, Leo B. Reed, Joe Long and Gail Morrison.

Mrs. Boylan will arrive Thursday evening and will be the guest of Mrs. Holland while here. Prof. Arno Bratten has invited Mrs.

Boylan to visit the high school at the "Twenty minute" period at the opening of school. She will probably visit some of the grammar school buildings also. The three other clubs of the city have been invited to attend this meeting and each member of the Woman's Club is permitted to invite one guest. Members are requested to have their new year books with them. The T.

E. L. Class of the Third Baptist church held their regular business, conducted by the president, the home of Mrs. Eula Borum. After business, conducted by the president, Mrs.

Myrtle Doerr, a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Pulley. FOR RENT--Three nice large unfurnished rooms. 303 South Holland St. Call.

Mrs. Sweetin Now Laundress At The Joliet Prison Speciall By United Press: JOLIET, Jan. Elsie Sweetin, convicted of complicity in the poisoning of her husband, Wilford Sweetin, so she would be free 'to love her pastor, the Rev. Lawrence M. Hight, today started a thirty five year career as laundress.

Mrs. Sweetin was brought to the I state prison here last night and ins placed in charge of Mrs. C. Eleanor Rullen, superintendent of the woman prisoners. Mrs.

Rullen assigned the new prisoner to the laundry where she will wash shirts and socks. Rev. Hight, sentenced to life imprisonment, recentiy entered the Southern Illinois state penitentiary. Fire Scare On North Logan Street Fire at the home of Roy Motsingfer on North Logan street Tuesday night about eight o'clock brought out the fire department on a quick run. Neighbors saw the fire through a window and entering the house had it extinguished by the time the department arrived.

The family were away from home and flames from a defective flue set fire to the wall paper and woodwork of one room. The damage was comparatively small. Attorney H. V. Ferrell returned home Tuesday from Hot Springs, where he had been the past few weeks for the benefit of Chis health.

Mrs. Ferrell returned several days ago. CAMP FIRE NOTES. The meeting of the Camp Fire Girls held on Tuesday, January 6, was opened by the president, Reva Stokes. The first business to be attended to was the adoption of the constitution.

This constitution calls for a program committee to plan all work for the meetings for three months. The president appointed Helen Dawes, Katherine Roberts and Edna Swofford as such committee, Lucille Grimes was elected treasurer and Estelle Edwards as scribe. Ways and means of earning money to pay the national dues of $1 each were then discussed. It was decided to have a candy sale at the basket ball game on Friday, January 9. At our next meeting we will study artists and their pictures to prepare ourselves for the art exhibit to be held at the high school, January 16 and 17.

-Reporter. Men's Flannel Shirts, army style, lined chest and double elbow, at $2.65. Hub Clothway Co. d10 Joint Installation Of Redmen And Pocahontas Cheyenne Tribe No. 322, Improved Order of Redmen, and the Marion Pocahontas, held a joint installation of officers Tuesday night, which was one of the best and most interesting occasions yet held by these orders.

Mrs. Florence Sperling acting as Grand Pocahontas of Illinois, coilducted the installation for the Pocahontas. The following officers were installed: Prophetess- -Nellie Lanningham. Pocahontas--Alice Boles. Wenonah- Opal Koonce.

Powhatan- -Arthur Huffstutler. K. of Towery. K. of -Flora Sperling.

First Senior--Ada Ward. Second Senior -Eunice Jaco. First: Runner- -Mildred Anderson. Warriors- Jennio Kern, Mary Amour, Francis Johnston. Nora Russell.

First Counselor- Altha Stone. Second Counselor- -Myrtle Norman Guard of Tepee- Edith Lanthrum. Guard of Forest--M. Williams The following Redmen eflicers were then installed. John M.

Towery acting as Grand Minnistiwou, conducted the installation of the Indians. Sachem--Cari Armes. Sr. Sagamore---John Miller. Jr.

Sagamore -Arthur Huffstutler. Prophet- -J. R. Baker. C.

of Armes. K. of A. Towery. C.

of W. --J. M. Armes. Sannaps-J.

C. Loyd, C. Groves. Guards--John Scherer, C. Conkright.

Warriors- J. D. Green, R. D. Reach, Stone, C.

Norman. Braves--E. Butts, A. Hodberry, W. Lee, Tony Lovelace.

Chas. D. Hemming, late editor of the Clayton, Nevada, delivered a fine address on the "Cliff Dwellers." Mr. Hemming being long a resident of Nevada, is well qualified to speak in an instruetive and interesting manner on the subject of these ancient inhabitants of western America. Mrs.

Ella Towery, Past Grand Pocahontas of Illinois, spoke on "Co-operation Extended by the Redmen and Pocahontas." Mrs. Lillian Nelson, formerly of Murphysboro, now of Marion, gave a "General Review of the Order of Pocahontas." J. M. Williams delivered the address of welcome. Following the installation a banquet was served and then daneing until a late hour.

Orchestral Rehearsal The orchestra of the Christian church Bible school will meet for rehearsal tonight (Wednesday) at the chunrch. All members should be there to begin the new year with a full attendance. Farm Folk Will Hold Annual Meet January 12 to 17 Special By United Press. CHICAGO, Illinois, January Agricultural Illin wiN gather soon at what promises be one of the most far-reaching farmers gatherings in the annuals farming. Farmers, home cers, farm advisers, home demonstration workers, Farm Bureau officials and agricultural extension specialists from all seetions and practically all counties in the state will convene in annual conclave at the farm school of the University of Illinois, at Urbana for the days of January 12 to 17.

In connection with the event, the tenth (annual meeting of the Illinois Agricultural association will take place January 1 5and 16. Good programs have been arranged. Robert H. Jeter Funeral Tuesday The funeral services over the body of Robert H. Jeter were held at the First Methodist church at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor.

Dr. J. W. Cummins. The songs were by L.

C. Campbell, Mark Woodley, Miss Ruth Pulley and Mrs. E. B. Jackson, with Mrs.

Jennie Hentz at the organ. The casket bearers were Ernest Moulton, Will Boyd, John Lines, Fred Hauer, Montie Moore and S. B. Aikman. The flower bearers were Mesdames Grace Lines, Ruth Lane, Edna Calvert, Verda Neely: Misses Cora Lewis, Fay Jeter and Vivian Jeter.

Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery. A large number of relatives and friends attended the last sad rites. Mr. Jeter had a wide circle of friends and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Cross-Word Puzzle Causes More Trouble Special By United Press.

Los Angeles, Jan. Senton, working on a cross word puzzle wanted a six-letter word meaning "mouse trap." William Hunton suggested "Tom Cat." Senton objected. Then Hunton, it is alleged, bounded an iron book end off Senton's head. Justice Marchetti agreed to drop the case if the men made up. They are working cross word Duzzles again.

Mrs. Zach Smith of Benton was a business caller in town Wednesday. J. J. Whiteside of North Monroe street is very low at his home.

FOR A FOR TO A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT. Joseph's 1-4 off suit and overcoat sale save real money FOR FAT FAR Suits Cleaned, Steamed and Pressed $1.00 Suits Pressed STAR CLEANERS AND DYERS 106 S. MARKET STRENT. PHONE NO. 480 SUITS MADE TO MEASURE $29.50 EQUAL TO ANY $40.00 HAND-ME-DOWN LET US MEASURE YOU TODAY! CALL MAIN 481 MONROES 107 W.

Main St. Farmers Question Wisdom of Feeding Frozen Silage Special By United Press. Urbana, Jan. 7-Extremely cold weather which recently has gripped the state has caused many farmers and cattle feeders to raise a question shouts the feeding value of frozen silage, according to inquiries coming to the College of Agriculture, University of Illinois. Small pieces of frozen in the ration need cause no alarm, as no trouble usually follows the feeding of them, bat the feeding of any considerable amount of frozen silage.

is to be guarded against, according to R. R. Snapp, assistant chief of beef cattle at the college. Frozen silage fed in any considerable amount not only is unpalatable and hard to eat, but is also likely to cause serious disturbances in the digestive tract, he said. One of the common alter-effects of feeding frozen silage is excessive scouring, according to Mr.

Snapp. Fine Meeting Of Queen Esther Circle The meeting of the Queen Esther Circle of the First Methodist church held Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Mary Alice Holland of South Buchanan street, was an unusually happy one for the twenty-one girls present. The program was carried out exactly as published in the local papers on Monday. Miss Pauline Harrole, the president, conducted the business session during which time it was decided to make the February meeting an "Each One Bring One' which will be Tuesday evening, February 3, with Miss Kathleen Durham on East Warder St. Arrangements were made for a "Birthday party" on Monday evening, March 9th, at the home, of the superintendent and a committee headed' by Miss Marjorie Leach was named to make suitable arrangements.

A social session with delicious refreshments concluded one of the most pleasant of Circles meetings. MARRIAGE LICENSES. 0. E. Levelsmerr, 23, Carbondale, to Thelma O'Keef, 20, Stonefort.

Thomas Ward, 18, Royalton, to Nora Duiquid, 16, Bush. Rolla Williams, 21, to Essie Lamphere, 19, both of Oreal Springs. Clearing Sale of Men's Dress Shoes, all styles, at $3.35. Hub Clothing Co. d10 Miss Edna Welton was able to resume work at Attorney H.

V. Ferrell's office after several days illness. School Boy Hurt When Struck by Auto Shortly afternoon Wednesday as Mrs. Lantha Neely was driving toward the square on East Main street, when opposite Logan school a six year old boy, Raymond son of Frank Fuca and wife of 501 East Main ran in front of the car. He was knocked down and two wheels passed over the center of his bodyfl He was hurried to the city hospital where an examination was made.

It WaS believed 110 bones had been broken, but from the nature of the accident it was feared he was injured internally. The car driven by Mrs. Neely was a Maxwell coupe. She says she was driving slowly and that the boy was going across the street, but turned and ran directly in front of the car. Mr.

and Mrs. Guy Champion and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Long were guests of friends in Carbondale Sunday. Mrs.

J. B. Osborne visited in MurIphysboro Tuesday afternoon. I. C.

Restrained By Injunction From Building Cut-Off Special By United Press, CHICAGO, Jan. Chas. Foell in cirenit court here today issued an injunction restraining the Illinois Central Railroad from "acquiring by purchase or lease or operating or in any way financing" what is known as the Edgewood cut-off on its main line to New Orleans. The towns which would have been cut off are Centralia, Carbondale and Cairo. The towns through which the new line would have gone are al small tones--West Oskaloosa, Greenville, Helm, Cast Pigeon, East Bluford, Bellerive, Last Frisco, Akin, Thompsonville Junction and Big Four Junetion, Wes McCormick and Glendale.

The road would have crossed the Ohio river at Metropolis. The road argued that by the cutoff its main line as planned it would shorten its route to New Orleans by twenty-two miles at a great financial savings, but citizens of the cities affected insisted it would work great hardships on its business. American-British Debt Defenders Met Wednesday Special by United Press: Paris, Jan. -Col. James A.

Logan, American observer on the Reparations Commission and Winston Churchill, British Chancellor of the Exchequer, improved the opportunity for their attendance at the Allied Pinance Ministers' conference to discuss privately financial matters aflecting respective countries. FIVE HURT IN TRAIN WRECK Special by United Press: Goof, Mich, Jan. persons were injured, none believed seriousIly, when two cars and baggage car left the rails and plunged over a 1 wenty-foot embankment, eight miles west of here today. P'OSTION WANTED -As a typist shorthand and bookkeeper. I have had four years high school training and a business course at.

Brown's business college. Call at or write 615 East Main St. 30tf John L. Whiteside, returned on Tuesday night from New Orleans. where he spent the holidays.

Filled Bond Vito San Fillipo, arrested by Deputy Sheriff Ferges on a charge of drawing fraudulent checks, gave bond Wednesday morning for his appearlance in the sum of $500. Mr. and Mrs. T. J.

Whiteside returned Monday evening from a motor trip to Springfield. Rev. and Mrs. Julian Atwood' and son of Harrisburg motored to Marion Wednesday and visited friends. Keep your feet dry and coilds.

Men's Army Shoes, Special at $3.45. Hub Clothing Co. d10 If You Need Glasses Consult A. L. COMPTON Optometrist Marion, Illinois.

North Side of Public Square. Specialists fm Making and Fitting Glasses. IMinois General Assembly Convened At Noon Today The Post does Job Printing. SPRINGFIELD, January Bangs of the gavels by Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson and Lieut.

Gov. Fred Sterling today opened the sessions of the 54th general assembly of the State of Illinois. The senate was convened at 12:10 P. while the House was called to order five minutes later. The galleries were filled with spectators long before noon and practically every member of both bodies were at their places when the two houses were called to order.

"Cheer Up! District Forty-one Woman's Work has just begun" was hung repeatedly as a compliment to the three members of the Assembly, Mrs. Lottie Holman O'Neil 'of Downer's Grove; Mrs. Katherine Hancock Good of the 'Fifth District land Mrs. Rens Elrod from the 25th district of Chicago. Prayer was offered by Rev.

J. T. Thomas, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of SCOTT DIVORCE TRIAL RESTS Special By United Press. Detroit, Jan. Mrs.

Edna James Scott, wife of Congressman Frank C. Scott and central figure in the divorce scandal that was adjourned at Alpena, yesterday was to arrive here today for a few days rest before going to. Washington and New York to aid in taking depositions in her behalf. Weary and worn but promising the fight has just started, Mrs. Scott a train at Alpena last night after issuing an informal statement saying "She would tell everything on Washington social life and in a night life." Scott remained at his Alpena home where he is expected to spend the next few days resting before returning to his post in Washington.

Underwood Shoals Bill to Vote Tomorrow WASHINGTON. D. Jan. 71 An agreement was reached in the senate this afternoon to vote' upon the Underwood Mussel Shoals bill at 4 P. M.

tomorrow. This agreement was proposed by Senator Underwood, author of the pending measure and Senator Norris, author of an opposition bill sanctionled the agreement. Mrs. Mary Chapman and MrA. Ella Murphy were guests of their sister, Mrs.

J. P. Stout at Carbondale. Overcome by Gas Charles Chamness was overcome by gas Wednesday forenoon while repairing a gas main. He was making repairs and searching for leaks when he struck a pocket of gas.

He was overcome and fell to the ground. His companions at once gave him emer-, gency aid and for hours he was foreed to walk between two men until somewhat recovered from its effects. Later he was taken home and while considerably weakened is believed to be out of danger at last report. Semi-Annual Clearing Sale now in progress. Reduced prices on Clothing, Shoes and Furnishings.

Hub Clothing Co. d10 Mrs. Montie Bradley of Carterville was shopping in town Wednesday. Mrs. Loy Hill has accepted a DOsition at Dr.

Ralph Burkhart's office. Class Party Thursday Night Special By United Press. Mrs. Hubert Coffee and Mrs. Charles Sherertz will entertain the Volunteer class of the Sunday school of the First Methodist church on Thursday evening at the home of the latter on Future street.

All mem bers of the class are expected to attend. W. A. Jeter left Wednesday morning for Kirksville, to resume his studies Osteopathy. in the American School of The November Circle of the Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs.

H. G. Carter on North Court St. All members are requested to be present, FOR RENT--Two light housekeeping or sleeping rooms, modern. Two blocks from C.

E. I. R. R. Apply at 931 West Cherry St.

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