All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican July Lizzie Jane Heasley, wife of Reuben Heasley, passed away at her home in Creal Springs. She was born in Butler, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, on November 23, 1851. She was … Continue reading
Sam Lattuca
All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican April Victor Camp, John Clark, Cleve Stroud and Willard Clark were arrested in Crab Orchard bottoms Monday evening and charged with possession of illicit liquor. Apr 1, 1925 Mr. and … Continue reading
All articles extracted from the newspaper, The Marion Daily Republican January Mrs. Tabitha Wells died at three o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the state hospital at Anna. Mrs. Wells was born at Ava, Mo. August 6, 1870 and at the time … Continue reading
In the early part of the 20th century, one of our local businessmen named Hosea Walter Cagle had the idea to create a large amusement park where people could go and have fun and relax. Hosea was known as one … Continue reading
Hosea Walter Cagle was born on January 19, 1880 on his parent’s farm located just south of Pigeon Creek Road in what is now the U.S. Wildlife refuge. When Hosea was born, the family farm was located next to Crab … Continue reading