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Corinth Lodge. No. 502, instituted January 7, 1873, by J. F. Winn: number of members, 48.
Creal Springs Lodge, No. 504, in- stituted February 10, 1873, by R. B. Williams; number of members, 54.
Carterville Lodge, No. 703, insti- tuted February 17, 1882, by Geo. W. Young; number of members, 175.
Stonefort Lodge, No. 731, insti- tuted May 11, 1883, by Geo. W. Young; number of members, 65.
COAL BELT LINE ELECTRIC CAR. The Big Muddy Mine in the Distance.
Vietch Lodge, No. 136, instituted August 27, 1884, by Geo. W. Young; number of members, 68.
Fountain Lodge, No. 396, insti- tuted February 25, 1892, by Geo. W. Young: number of members, 25.
Herrin Lodge, No. 430, instituted June 11, 1900, by Geo. W. Walker; number of members, 95.
J. R. Miller Lodge, No. 515, insti- tuted December 17, 1904, by J. W. Wheatley; number of members, 35.
Blairsville Lodge, No. 523, insti- tuted December 31, 1904, by J. W. Wheatley; number of members, 40.
Total membership at present, 850.
Benevolent Encampment, No. 171, was instituted January 5, 1876, with W. H. Eubanks, Geo. W. Young, Daniel A. Davis, James V. Grider, Patrick H. Lang, John R. Little and Jacob Stein, as Charter members. James B. Richart, of Carbondale, was the instituting officer, assisted by members from Carbondale Encamp- ment. This Encampment was one of the best furnished Encampments in Southern Illinois, and sustained it- self with the Order in an acceptable manner until the burn-out Septem- ber 26, 1599, when it lost all of its paraphernalia and working appar- atus, and not having any insurance, it has not done any work since, but a few of the members pay the per capita tax to the Grand Encampment and retain the charter, cherishing the hope that before long, some of the young and enthusiastic Odd Fel- lows will desire to take the Sublime Degrees and again start the Encamp- ment on the highway of Patriarchal Odd Fellowship. and infuse new life into the work, and make it what it was intended to be, and is-the crowning beauty and sublimity of Odd Fellowship.
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17 PAYNE'S
OPERA HOUSE AT ELECTRIC PARK.
The Rebekah Degree.
The Rebekah Degree is no longer a side degree, or an honorary de- gree, but is one of the degrees of the Order, separate and independent in its work, receiving its Charter from the State Grand Lodge. It is con- sidered an auxiliary to the Order of Odd Fellows. It is under the juris- diction of the State Grand Lodge, and its Constitution and By-Laws are approved by the Grand Lodge. The Rebekah Degree is very popular, not only in this State, but throughout the entire domain of Odd Fellow- ship.
There are seven thriving and pros- perous Rebekah Lodges in the County, viz: Marion, Creal Springs, Carterville, Crab Orchard, Herrin, Stonefort and Johnston City, with a membership of over 400.
Taking for its compass the motto of the Order, Friendship, Love and Truth, the Indepen'ent Order of Odd Fellows has carried joy and gladness to many a family in this County, besides it has distributed thousands of dollars to its benefici- aries in the way of sick and funeral benefits and charitable donations. It occupies a place in the front rank of the Great Republic of Fraternal and Benevolent Societies.
Improved Order of Redmen.
WIGWAM OF MODOC TRIBE, NO. 173,
O. R. M. IMP.
PAUL J. SMITH, Chief of Records. Council Fire Lighted Thursday's Sleep. Visitors Welcome.
Hunting Grounds of Marion, Ill."
The above letterhead of this Council of Redmen, composed of
men of all colors- and not a few women-is a better comment on the Order itself than we could write:
It claims to be the oldest purely American Secret Society in existence, and to have been founded before the Revolutionary War. lts motto is
"Freedom, Friendship, Charity," and it claims to aid the afflicted, counsel the distressed: succor the feeble; watch the sick and bury the dead.
"Redmen administer no oath bind- ing you to any political or religious creel. They bind neither your hands nor your feet; as you enter their wigwam, so you depart, a free man."
It now numbers in the United States 375,000 members, including
the woman's degree of Pocahontas of 60,000. The average membership for each tribe is said to be ninety, with an invested fund of $1,200.
Total receipts for the past year for the whole Order, $2,362,002,32; paid for relief of members, $611,- 003.75; widows and orphans, $9,- 329.15; burial of the dead, $171,- 017.55.
The Local Tribe at Marion.
Modoc, No. 173, was organized in 1901, with 29 charter members, and has a present membership of 87. Its Officers are: B. F. Jeter, Sachem; Joseph Dixon, Senior Sagamore; J. H. Younkins, Junior Sagamore; Wil- liam Schroeder, Prophet; Paul C. Smith, Chief of Records; John B. Fry, Keeper of Wampum.
The degree of Pocahontas was in- stituted September 24, 1904, with 39 charter members and a present membership of 58. It bears the euphoneous name of Miona Council, No. 58, and its Officers are Mrs. Sarah Eveland, Pocahontas; Eva H. Holman, Winona; Geo. W. Brown, Powhattan; Mrs. Emma Brown, Prophetess; Miss Polly Johnson, Chief of Records; Miss Myrtle Brown, Keeper of Wampum.
Ben hur.
This is a late comer into the In- surance field, but a very vigorous and vociferous youngster, neverthe- less. It was founded March 1, 1894. with its headquarters at Crawfords- ville, Indiana. The year of its or- ganization gave it 759 members and a surplus of $2,653. November, 1, 1904-ten years later-it reported 73,320 members, total assets, $601,- 356.79, and to have paid to deceased
STOCK BARN OF MR. JOAB GOODALL.
One span of his large prize mules in the foreground; 16 hands high, 6 years old; weighs 2600 pounds. Mr. Goodall stands by the door.
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OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF ELKS, MARION, ILLINOIS.
From left to right. Top row-Charles W. Hay, R. H. Cunningham, Geo. C. Campbell, John Schneider, Jean Burkhart. Second row-Cline V. Cunningham. Wm. H. Warder. R. Trevor, Karl Wolf. Third row-
John W. Spiller, O. J. Page, W. H. Bundy, Hogan Willeford, T. S. Morrison.
members $2,970,523. The local branch was organized about five years ago, and now has a member- ship of between 75 and 100. J. L. Johnson is the local deputy, engaged in securing new members.
At the last election the following Officers were chosen: Chief, C. G. Wilson; Teacher, Mrs. Fred Hauer: Judge. E. F. Vancil: Guide, Robert Sparks; Captain, James Smith; Mother Hur, Mrs. E. F. Vancil; Tir- zah, Katie Edwards: Scribe, Charles L. Campbell: Ben Hur, C. M. Rice; Keeper of Tribute, Frank Howe; In- door Keeper, Frank Wyatt; Outdoor Keeper, Frank Ward: Master of Ceremonies, Chas. Campbell, Sr.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Marion Lodge No. 800.
This most numerous, popular and useful of the Fraternal Orders of the County, was organized August 1, 1902, with 31 charter members. As the rules of the Order require a population in the city of 5,000, be- fore a charter can he issued, Marion Lodge stands alone in the lower por- tion of Southern Illinois, with the exception of Murphysboro, DuQuoin, Mt. Vernon, Centralia and Cairo.
It has fitted up the oll Dunaway Opera House in a substantial and at- tractive manner, with electric lights and fans, chairs, carpets and an ele- gant piano with the famous Angelus automatic attachment. It has also a good billiard room and table, and a large and well-appointed dining room for festive occasions. The hall has a seating capacity of from three to five hundred, with a broad central stairway of only one flight, opening directly on the street on the west side of the square. Con- venience, safety and elegance mark all the conditions and arrangements, and it is not surprising that it is rapidly increasing in members, ap- plications being received at every meeting.
Beginning with 31 members two years ago, it now numbers 117. Its first officers and the present incum- bents are as follows:
Charter Officials-
Ex-Ruler-Wm. H. Bundy. E. L. Kt .- W. H. Warden.
E. Loy Kt .- J. M. Young. E. Lec. Kt .- O. H. Burnett. Sec .- Geo. C. Camphell. Treas .- H. Spieldock. Esquire-T. L. Dowell. Tiler-Sandy Miller. Chaplain-O. J. Page. I. G .- O. S. Schnider.
Trustees-Karl Wolf, M. Cautor, C. W. Schwerdt. Present Officers-
Ex-Ruler-W'm. H. Warden. E. L. Kt .- J. M. Young. E. Loy. Kt .- Jean Burkhart. E. Lec. Kt .- Chas. W. Hay. Sec .- Geo. C. Campbell. Treas,-H. Spieldock .: Esquire-C. V. Cunningham. Tiler-John W. Spiller. Chaplain-R. H. Cunningham.
I. G .- Sandy Miller.
Trustees-Karl Wolf, Hogan Wil- liford, R. Trevor.
Order of Eastern Star.
This flourishing, aristocratic ad- dendum to the A. F. & A. M. in Ma- rion at its last election of officers counted in, without an accusation of ballot-box stuffing, generally chargable to political performances in that line, the following list of misses and matrons to look after the business and edibles for the en- suing year:
Worthy Matron-Mrs. A. Holland. Worthy Patron-Joe Fozzard. Associate Matron-Mrs. M. Kern. Secretary-Miss Alice C. Stotlar. Treasurer-Mrs. Parle Aikman.
Conductress-Mrs. P. A. Canfield. Asst. Con .- Nettie Spieldock.
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THE NEW GOODALL BLOCK.
The Five Points of the Star: Ada-Miss Kate Burkhart. Ruth-Mrs. Geo. C. Heyde. Esther Mrs. Alice Davis. Martha-Mrs. Mollie Holland. Electa-Miss Ada Edwards. Farder-Mrs. Aggie Abney. Sentinel-C. T. Holland.
Marshall -- Mrs. Samantha Smith. Chaplain-Mrs. Emma Fozard. It was organized in and numbers
Modern Woodmen of America.
Marion Camp, No. 5337, at its last election of Officers, selected the following list to bear its honors the ensuing year: Consul, M. N. Sewan; Worthy Advisor, Milton Norman; Ex- cellent Banker, Fred Kaeser: Clerk, J. M. Dodd: Escort, Ed Knight: Watchman, Joe Barham; Sentry, D. N. Moore; Managers, Jesse Holland, V. A. Scurlock, F. A. Nance: Camp Physician, Dr. A. M. Edwards.
This Camp was organized in Feb- ruary, 1898, and now numbers near- ly 100 members.
Marion Camp of Royal Neighbors
The latest roll of officers of this useful "Annex" to the Modern Woodmen is as follows:
Oracle-Mrs. F. A. Nance. Vice Oracle-May Worley. Past Oracle-Cora Blankenship. Marshall- Kate Barham. Chancellor -- Mrs. Will Shroeder. Recorder -- Effie Norman. Receiver-Dora Holland. nner Sentinel-Martha Lane. Onter Sentinel-Laura Robinson. The camp was organized. and numbers
Paul J. Smith.
Paul J. Smith, Marion, Ill., was born August 20th, 1882, in West Vienna, Johnson County, Illinois. He comes from one of the most respect- able families of that County. His father, M. S. Smith, was a native of Illinois, and was born in Novem- ber, 1827. His ancestors were of English and Welsh descent. By oc- cupation he was a tanner. Becom- ing tired of this, he began farming, which he continued until his death, Jan. 17, 18$5. He was first mar- ried to Miss Mary Davis, to which union were born five children, of which three are living. They were separated hy the death of the wife. In 1874 he was married to Miss Re- becca Ring, a native of Tennessee. who was born October 23rd, 1845.
To this union were born five chil- dren, of which four are still living.
Paul, the youngest of the family, spent his childhood as most chil- dren, playing, not realizing they were the happiest days of his life. His youth was spent in going to school as much as circumstances would permit. He was soon made to know the responsibility that rest- ed upon him, as he was forced to forsake many pleasures and to lose time from school in order to assist in supporting the family.
As his father died when Paul was a mere child, he never knew the in- finence of a father, and was com- pelled to profit by his own experi- ence. and soon learned that the trials in this life had to be met with much sacrifice and great patience. He would attend the common rural schools in winter months and farm in the summer, together with coal mining. In this way he acquired a common school education such as at that time was afforded. by the rural schools. After this Mr. Smith gained a practical knowledge of coal mining in the New Burnside coal mines. Soon after he was 16 years of age he concluded to finish his education, and was admitted by ex- amination to
the Vienna High School, where he attended two terms but was compelled to return to the mines on account of his financial condition. His friends offered to place him in school where he could obtain an education in law, but he refused, saying if he ever had any- thing he wanted to earn it himself. He left the Vienna High School with the honors of a Junior.
In 1901 he was married to Miss Florence Reeves, a native of Illi- nois, born February 15, 1882, and to this union has been born one child, Melvin, who is two years old. Having a desire to acquire a prac-
RESIDENCE OF HON. O. H. BURNETT, State Senator.
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL, MARION, ILL. Mrs. A. C. Reynolds, Proprietor.
tical mechanical knowledge, he pro- cured a position as locomotive fire- man with the Illinois Central rail- road company, and later with the Frisco Company. in 1902 he re- turned to the mines and was en- ployed by the Carterville District Coal Company of Marion. Here he began to manifest an interest in or- ganized labor, realizing that the working masses were compelled to unite in order to compete with com- bined capital. Being one of the horny-handed sons of toil, he de- cided that his efforts should, and of right ought to be dedicated to or- ganized labor. In a short time after he began work at this mine he was elected vice president of Local Union No. 2216 U. M. W. of A. In Decem- ber, 1903, he was elected president of this local union by acclamation. His first administration of this of- fice was so successful that in June, 1904, he was re-elected president without opposition. In August, 1904, he was chosen delegate to Marion Trades Council, and in October of the same year, was elected vice president of that body, which office he con- ducted in a successful manner. In
December, 1904, he was elected presi- dent of Trades Council without op- position. In January, 1905, Mr. Smith resigned his office to accept an office as Business Agent with that body, and in connection with this office he was commissioned by Samuel Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labor as District Organizer of Labor Unions for Marion and vicinity. He resides in the northwest part of this city, better known as German Town,
Williamson County Agricultural Society.
This Society was incorporated in 1856, with the following gentlemen as its first officers: Willis Allen, President; John H. White, secretary; James D. Pulley, treasurer. Its Di- rectors were: John Goodall, J. H. Swindell, O. H. Pulley, R. M. Hund- ley and George Willard.
Prominent among the members of the Association were: M. C. Camp- bell, George W. Binkley and J. M. Cunningham, who all united in the purchase of ten acres of land from T. A. Aikman, to be used as a fair ground. It lay on the west side, just outside of the then corporate limits of the town, and cost $5 per acre. The gentlemen whose names are given above fitted it up at their own expense, besides buying the land, and then made a present of it to the So- ciety. Annual fairs were held on this place until after the beginning of the Civil War, when it was sold to R. M. Hundley. The Souvenir has in its possession a piece of common card board on which is written with ink "Admit N. West and family." signed J. H. White and numbered 71. It is stamped with the official seal of the Williamson County Court, and must have been issued as early as 1856. when its first officers were elected.
Another ticket of admission is also a membership ticket, and is dated 1871. The Society was then called the "Williamson County Agri- cultural and Mechanical Fair." It "admits the bearer and family," and is signed "A. N. Lodge, Secretary."
it is also countersigned by N. West on the back. A third ticket is head- ed "Williamson Annnal Exhibition, September 30th and October 1st, 2nd and 3d, 1879." It admits F. S. West & Co., is "not transferable," and is signed by L. A. Goddard, Secretary. A fourth ticket is dated September 28, 29, 30 and October 1, 1880. It is headed "Membership Ticket Wil- liamson County Agricultural Board, Twenty-fourth Annual Fair." It is issued to W. H. West and family, and is signed also by L. A. Goddard, Sec. A fifth and the last is a "Compli- mentary Pass," issued to Rev. J. F. Wilcox and Lady, to the Williamson County Fair, Marion, Ill., September 13, 14, 15 and 16, 1904," and is signed by W. J. Aikman, Pres., and W. H. Bundy, Sec. It is needless to remark that the Souvenir Book man used and enjoyed it to the utmost every day till the close, and took pic- tures innumerable of the very fine stock, crowds, the bands, the speak- ers; but Mrs. Wilcox was in Effing- ham, so the "Lady" could not par- ticipate. This sub rosa.
But this new site for the Fair was purchased of George C. Campbell about 1866. It comprised at that time 28 acres at the Eastern limits of the city, one mile from the public square, in a beautiful natural grove of oak. It has been greatly im- proved and enlarged till it now con- tains 52 acres in one body, ample buildings erected and a fine race track graded, which is said to be the best in Southern Illinois. The amphitheatre will seat 1000 persons. The whole is enclosed in a high and tight board fence.
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MARION BASKET BALL.
From left to right. Top row-Dessie Mitchell, Margery Lee, Bernese Baker, Edna Welton, Floss Lee. Second row- Celia Askew, Lou Davis, Jestina Townsend. Third row-Lora Roach, Lydia Sanders.
At the first meeting of the Fair the membership fee was placed at $1.00 and remained at that figure In the year 1886, for which we have reliable report, the attendance after the first day was from 5,000 to 8,000. The receipts were $3,100 and the expenses including premiums, $2,000. The surplus was used to cancel an old debt against the So- ciety, leaving at that time less than $100 to be paid. The officers that year were C. H. Dennison, President; W'm. F. Westbrook, vice president ; W. H. Eubanks, secretary; C. M. Kern, treasurer, and the directors were O. S. Tippy, Shanno Holland, John H. Sander, Thomas, N. Cripps and Dr. Theo. Hu'lson.
As shown by the reports which fol- low, the progress of the Society has been rapid and steady making the present the most successful year of its history. Its present Secretary, Hon. W. H. Bundy, was first elected to that office in 1SSS, having pre- viously served as Director. And with the exception of the year 1899, when Geo. H. Goodall consented to take it. Mr. Bundy has served con- tinnously until the present time.
According to the Secretary's offi- cial report for 1903, the Financial Statement for that year is as fol- lows:
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT FOR 1903.
Amount in Treasury last report ... $1,38> 55
Gate and entrance fees for 1903 .. 3,893 15
Booth rents and permits 849 55
State appropriation 200 00
Other sources 51 50
$6,382 75
Premiums paid $2.111 25
Real estate buildings and imps. 1,312 59
Current expenses 655 40
Amount in Treasury 2243 22
$6,382 75
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT FOR 1904
Amount in Treasury at last report. . . $2.243 22 Gate and entrance fees for 1904. 3,592 35
Booth rents and permits 951 31
Other sources .. 444 04
$7,234 96
Premiums paid
$2,205 87
Real estate bldgs. and Imps. 1, 139 55
Current expenses 802 09
Remaining in Treasury 3,0-7 45
$7,234 96
Present cash value of real estate and
1mi ps. $25 000 00
The following is a list of its officers for the years 1903-5:
W. J. Aikman, president; Dr.
Theodore Hudson, vice president ; Charles M. Kern, treasurer; W. H.
Bundy, secretary; directors, O. S. Tippy, H. N. Boles, James A. Good- all, John W. Gray, Harrison White. Elected for 1905:
Joab Goodall, president; Shannon Holland, vice president; Geo. H. Goodall, treasurer; Geo. C. Camp- bell, secretary: directors, Mann Bul- liner, Carterville; Chas. A. Gent, Marion; Jas. Gent, Marion; William Dunston, Marion: Willis Harris,
Creal Springs.
Marion Dressed Brick Company.
This excellent and very promising enterprise was first set upon its feet in May, 1903. It was organized by Chas. A. Gent, J. C. Mitchell and S. R. Fuller, commissioners, with $25,- 000 capital stock. The original stockholders were, besides the above named gentlemen, Adele Holland, W. H. Warder, E. N. Rice, L. C. Camp- bell, A. L. Cline, John H. Duncan and M. L. Baker. Its present officers are A. L. Cline, president; J. C. Mit- chell, vice president ; L. C. Campbell, secretary and treasurer: J. R. Lam- port, superintendent of works. The
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VIEW IN FAIR GROUND, FAIR SEPT. 13-17, 1904. County Race Track in the Distance.
plant consists of 40 acres of the very best of brick clay land, lying level at the northwest crossing of the Coal Belt and the Illinois Central rail- roads, and has a switch track to both. They run four down draft kilns, having a capacity of 75,000 bricks each. They use the Quincy Im- proved Clay Gatherer, which gath- ers enough clay at one time for 300 bricks: and the Boyd Four-Mould Pressed Brick Machine, having a capacity of 20,000 bricks each day of ten hours. They began construction work in June, 1903, and were press- ing brick in the following September.
They give employment on an aver- age of to 20 men daily. Their out- put is largely disposed of at home, but they find a market for their surplus in the near-by towns of Car- terville, Herrin, Johnson City and the outlying towns along the rail- roads.
Marion Pressed Brick Works, Griggs Brothers, Proprictors.
This extensive plant, owned and run for six years by Benj. B. Griggs, changed hands July 1st, 1904. the brothers buying out the father's in- terest. It is located on East College St., near the Fair Grounds, and is the most extensive plant in the county. They have an inexhaustible bed of fine clay and a capacity of 20,000 bricks a day. They have an invested capital of about $10,000. and in the busy season employ on an average 20 men and three teams.
They have two kilns with a capacity of 200,000 brick each, seven drying sheds, holding 200,000 and run a Go-horse power engine. They manu- facture the red pressed brick, for which they use the Freese machine, and also make cement and sand blocks and mouldings for facings and trimmings, for which they use the Horton-repress machine.
Their output is mostly disposed of at and near home, although they ship to Herrin, Carterville, Gore- ville, Creal Springs, Johnson City, West Frankfort, Benton and DeSoto They are now filling an order for 300.000 bricks for Herrin. They have made and sold more than 2,000,000 brick the year past, and the output and demand is on the in- crease.
Marion Steam Marble Works Incorporated.
This prominent industry was in- augurated in September. 1903, sev- eral minor establishments being ab- sorbed and a corporation formed with $10,000 capital. They began work in 1904 and already have un- der contract and in preparation about $5.000 worth of work to be delivered this spring. They em- ploy about five hands steadily.
The well-known Attorney and Master in Chancery, W. O. Potter, hy a late purchase of the stock held hy Chas. A. Gent, became sole owner and manager of the plant, and with his usual business energy and skill
will make it in a very short time a very flourishing industry.
The location is near the crossing of the Illinois Central and C. & E. I. railroads, with shipping facilities at both. Their principal building is of wood, 75x40 feet, which contains the offices, the cutting and polishing room, and a full equipment of ma- chinery and tools, consisting of en- gine and boilers, air compressor, air pump and a complete outfit of pnen- matic tools.
Another building. 25x40, is de- voted to storage and the cutting and dressing of lime-stone bases, which are obtained from the Romona Oolitic Stone Company of Indianapo- lis. Indiana. They execute all kinds of granite and marble work and keep six salesmen employed.
Electric Light and Power Co.
A. E. Harper, of Chicago, Presi- dent: H. C. Shaw, Marion, Manager: W. E. Fish. Marion, Supt. of Con- struction and of Mechanical and Electrical Department.
This enterprising company is just now installing an entirely new plant at Marion, which will have sufficient power to supply all de- mands. As soon as the new build- ing is completed, the old machinery will be moved into the ell-part and used as necessity may require.
The new plant consists of one 150- horse power Hamilton-Corless en- gine, capable of furnishing 110 kilo- wats, alternating current equal to
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Flash-light of the audience room of the Opera House at Marion, Illinois., on the evening of Friday, November 25, 1904, on the occasion of the delivery by Dr. John W. Cook. President of the State Normal School at DeKalb, III., of his lecture on "The New Profession," before the Thirteenth Annual Union Teach- ers Meeting of teachers from the counties of Pope, Saline, Johnson and Williamson counties, Illinois.
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