145 years ago

nov. 21, 1879

An effort is being made to raise funds with which to complete the Presbyterian church. It is proposed to build a cupola, finish the inside of the church, and supply the building with a bell. We hope the effort will succeed.

We deem it a reproach to the town that it has but one church building, and that one incomplete. The one building that we have, however, is a good, substantial, stone one and will always be a credit to the place.

Houses are springing up like magic. Builders can’t buy lumber fast enough.

The Marion Centre brickyard has a kiln in process of burning, which when completed will place another 60,000 bricks on the home market. And they’ll go off just like the others did — fast. Marion Centre should furnish the county, at least, with bricks.