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Marion Businesses I and J

J.C. Jackson & Son Furniture Store, Marion, Illinois

Posted on by February 13, 2013

 

J.C. Jackson and Son Furniture Store 1904 calendar

J.C. Jackson and Son Furniture Store 1904 calendar

J.C. Jackson and Son Furniture Store operated at 105 W. Main Street, Marion, Illinois from around 1900 through 1915. The store was started and owned by James C. Jackson. To say James was a man who wore many hats would be an understatement. In his life he had been a carpenter, contractor, Deputy Sheriff, County Clerk, School Board Treasurer, Trustee of the M.E. Church north (Main Street), City Trustee, City Alderman and multi-term mayor  of Marion, Illinois. It’s possible he even dabbled a short while in the undertaking business in the family home at 110 N. Liberty St. Continue reading →

Inskeet Glove Factory

Posted on by August 23, 2013

Inskeet Glove Factory
Inskeet Glove Factory

The Inskeet Glove Company was lured into Marion under a three year contract with the Marion Board of Trade which in 1913 was a group of businessmen operating to promote Marion’s economy. Housing and manufacturing was encouraged. The Glove Company was one of a small handful of hopeful manufacturing businesses that were committed to Marion ‘s future.

The glove factory was operated by the Inskeet Manufacturing Company of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, which built and occupied a three story brick building built by local developers at the West Union Street Crossing on the C & EI Railroad. Continue reading →