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Stotlar Herrin Lumber Company

Posted on December 30, 2012 by wcihsFebruary 10, 2014

The following article was written in 1904 about the new startup company.

“This company has a very large and flourishing establishment at Herrin for its main business, with important branches at Marion, Johnson City and DeSoto. Continue reading →

1939 Marion Business Directory

Posted on December 29, 2012 by wcihsAugust 16, 2018

This 1939 Marion Business Directory lists all Marion Illinois businesses by category of trade.

View 1939 Business Directory here

Orpheum Theater 1922-1971

Posted on December 27, 2012 by wcihsNovember 8, 2013

In 1921 the regional theatre firm of Reid, Yemm and Hayes decided to build a showplace that would be the “flagship” of their circuit, which would have the largest seating capacity and stage facility in the area. On January 2, 1922, the first patrons entered and the “Orpheum Theater” was born. Continue reading →

Coal Belt Electric Line 1902-1926

Posted on December 23, 2012 by wcihsMay 16, 2013

“The coming of the “hard” roads to Southern Illinois in the 1920’s, some called it “coming out of the mud” — was a mixed blessing. Continue reading →

Frick Funeral Home/ G.J. Frick Grocery

Posted on December 21, 2012 by wcihsApril 2, 2013

G.J. Frick Cash Grocery was owned and operated by an interesting man named Gottlieb James Frick. Gottlieb and his wife Pearl appear to have opened the grocery around 1905 and then for reasons unknown moved to New Mexico for a short period around 1910. Continue reading →

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