John Goodall was the son of early Williamson County pioneer, Joab Goodall, and father to the turn of the century entrepreneur Joab Goodall. Marion “Curt” Campbell was an early county businessman. Together they comprised the partnership of Goodall and Campbell that was formed in 1858. Continue reading
H.E. Lane and Brother Transfer and Feed Company located at 604 N. Monroe Street in Marion, Illinois started in a small way in August, 1902. Continue reading
Marion Steam Marble Works was inaugurated on September, 1903, several minor establishments being absorbed and a corporation formed with $10,000 capital.
They began work in 1904 and had under contract and in preparation about $5,000 worth of work to be delivered in the spring of 1904. They employed about five hands steadily at that time. Continue reading
The New Process Laundry does not appear to be a long lived business. Very little has been found on the business other than it appears to have functioned right at the turn of the century and was still functional during the writing of the 1905 Souvenir History book when information was gathered together in 1904. Continue reading
Marion Hospital 1915-1920
On December 10, 1906, the “Thorne Club Place” was certified as a legally organized corporation by the State of Illinois. The club consisted of five men who created the club as a social gentlemen’s club. The Club was constructed in 1907 and used as a social club and residence by the five men. The Club was located at 601 E. Thorn St. Continue reading