145 Years ago

july 23, 1880

In 1870, the population of Marion County was 764. In 1880, it is 12,474. These figures show an average annual increase of 1,171 each year of the past decade. The increase has been greatly in excess of this average during the last few years of the 10. We call that a good showing.

Fisticuffs furnished the boys a small sensation this week. Marion Centre is gradually putting on city airs.

The engine, boiler, and other material for the sugar factory have arrived and will be placed in position immediately.

A couple of candidates were observed drawing straws the other day to settle which should set up ice cream to a voter.

Dr. Davis has removed into his snug little new office, between Wand’s drug store and Billings’ undertaking shop —quite a significant location, some fellow has said.

The Banner’s agent-correspondent is authority for the statement that Sam Palmer of this city is about to start a hardware store in Hillsboro, in connection with his brother, John.

Parties who have not complied with the sidewalk ordinance will find an advertisement of deep and absorbing interest to them in this issue of the Record from the gifted pen of the city clerk.