The first Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows that was established in Williamson County was Williamson Lodge, No. 392. It was instituted May 27th, 1869, by Samuel A. Flagler, Acting Grand Master, assisted by the following brothers from Carbondale Lodge, No. 233 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
Marion was visited last night by the most disastrous fire experienced in this city for many years and for a time it threatened to take out the entire block on the northwest side of city square. Continue reading