Almira Catherine Barham was born in Robinson County, Tennessee, September 12, 1841. Her parents were Judge Thomas N. Barham and Elizabeth Perry, both natives of Tennessee, who came to Marion, Illinois in 1856, bringing Mrs. Reynolds, then only 15, with them, and where Judge Barham died in 1867. Continue reading
White Shrine Dorcas Chapter 61
The White Shrine of Jerusalem Dorcas Shrine # 61 was chartered in Herrin, Illinois on May 2, 1922. The Charter officers were Mary Maughn, Worth High Priestess; Reese Heator, Watchman of Shepherds and Florence Poston, Noble Prophetess. Continue reading
The Marion, Illinois Leroy A. Chapter 350 of the Eastern Star was chartered October 14, 1896. Continue reading
Fire Dept pumper in July 4th parade ca 1915
This photo has no notes but appears to be a July 4th parade in around 1915. If anyone has any further details related to this picture, please inform me.
(Photo from Marion Fire Dept Website)
Keyston Cops as Firemen ca 1959
In the mid 1950’s throught the early 1960’s the Marion Elks Club in cooperation with the Marion Illinois Fire Department would annually promote fire safety. Each year, Elks Club members would dress as Keystone Cops and board the fire engine loaded with fake guns and candy to distribute. The engine would make the rounds of the local schools and hand out candy to the children. Sam Lattuca, my father, would regularly participate in this event. He is shown in the center of this picture pointing the gun. Continue reading