110 years ago

june 8, 1916

Streams came out of their banks again Tuesday after a rain amounting to nearly three inches fell over the county. In town, water was over part of Main St. as it was last week and was perhaps an inch or a little more higher.

Marion County people who attended dedication of the State Y.M.C.A. Camp near Elmdale last Sunday were much impressed by the exercises of the day and by the layout there. The 40 acres with which the camp begins was the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wood, pioneers of Chase County.

Several have asked about the building of the stone-arch bridge. It was built in 1884, according to several who are authority in local history matters, and the contractors were Lewis and Hoopes.

At a meeting of the executive committee of the County Old Settlers’ Association last Saturday, it was decided to have the annual picnic this year on July 4 at Marion. This will be combined a regular Fourth of July celebration.

The first section of the Boys County Camp will begin next Monday at Peabody. The following boys from Marion will be there: Dugg Castle, Harry Corn, Elder Freeland, Wm. Kellett, Clarence Penland, Dal Pollitt, and Willard Wolfinbarger.