In the fall of 1910, Theodore Roosevelt was stumping the country making the case for what he called the “New Nationalism”. Continue reading
In the fall of 1910, Theodore Roosevelt was stumping the country making the case for what he called the “New Nationalism”. Continue reading
Amelia Earhart Putnam, the world’s most celebrated aviatrix, then and now, arrived in Marion on March 22, 1935, to be the guest of honor at the annual Public Relations Dinner of the Marion Business and Professional Women’s Club. Continue reading
This large, stately Victorian style home at the corner of East Thorn and South Market was built in 1896 for William H. Bundy and his second wife Alice (Bevard) Bundy. Continue reading
William H. Bundy was born in Tennessee April 2, 1846. His father Dr. Samuel H. Bundy, was a prominent physician and surgeon for more than fifty years. He moved from Tennessee with his family to Williamson County in 1852, and for more than half a century was one of its most successful practitioners. He served in the Union army for four years as surgeon of the 9th Illinois Volunteers. Continue reading
Judge W.O. Potter Slays Family, October 25, 1926
“The above title screamed across the entire front page of Monday’s paper. With so many individuals lost from such a prominent family practically all of the front and back pages (seven columns of print to each page) were devoted to the details of the this tragic event. Continue reading