Quoting a bio taken from the book “Williamson County in the World War 1917-1918”, “America means opportunity,” said Emerson. “An example of this truth is very fittingly proved in the career of Attorney George R. Stone, practicing lawyer of Marion.” Continue reading
Category Archives: Businesses
Established in Marion, January 2, 1907, the Citizens Trust and Banking Company was long recognized as one of the leading financial institutions of Marion and Williamson County. Continue reading
The building pictured here is of unique interest because it was established and operated by the man who owned the premier auto vehicle business in Williamson County, Hosea W. Cagle. Continue reading
Howard & Casey Company was the oldest wholesale grocery firm in Southern Illinois between Centralia and Cairo. The Marion location was the first wholesale grocery distributor to be located in Williamson County. Continue reading
Many schoolchildren as well as adults will remember Ruth Upshaw as the Bird Lady of Marion. Katherine Kaeser gave her the name.
Katherine asked Mrs. Upshaw to join the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Marion, which she did. She was a member for 26 years, and every time Katherine introduced her, she called her “our bird lady.” Continue reading