110 years ago

july 8, 1915

The weatherman certainly did his part to make the Fourth glorious this year. The day was so cool that folks wore extra wraps in the evening. On the night of the Fourth, the thermometer went down as low as 46.

A.E. Case has received word from J.S. Wise that his father, Tom Wise, is critically ill at his home in Wichita. Mr. Wise was one of the earliest settlers of the county, and his very many old Marion County friends hear this news with deep regret.

Ladies of the town who have been taking an active interest in purchase of a site for a Carnegie library have listed subscriptions to the amount of nearly $700. They have in mind lots on the corner across from the park.

About 35 folks enjoyed a picnic Monday at Locklin’s grove southeast of town, and the affair was much in the nature of an old settlers’ gathering. Three who were present have been here for 55 years, having come to Marion — or rather, to the place where Marion is now — in 1860. Those three were Mrs. S.C. Locklin, Mrs. E. Baxter, and Mrs. Fred Lewis. Another, S.C. Locklin, came in ’61, and W.H. Roberts came in ’63. It is of interest to note that while all came to this country in prairie schooners, all went to the picnic in autos.