The Marion, Illinois Leroy A. Chapter 350 of the Eastern Star was chartered October 14, 1896. Continue reading
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Fellowship lodge #89 of the Masonic order chartered at Marion October 8, 1850 is credited with being the oldest and established fraternal society in the county. Continue reading
Fire discovered at 6:20 am Monday morning did damage estimated at over $5000 to the Masonic building at the corner of S. Market and Public Square. Continue reading
A NOONDAY BLAZE. A careless boy cook in Gill’s Restaurant played the part of Mrs. O’Leary’s cow while cooking dinner, Tuesday. He let the grease in the skillet catch afire and then threw water on it, which action only served to enlarge the blaze. The ceiling of the restaurant, which was located in the basement of CH. Denison’s building on the north side of the square, was very low and the blaze soon got a start on it. Continue reading