Happy thoughts of home
Back in the 1900s Marion had a large general store owned by the Loveless brothers. You could buy anything there, from pickles in barrels to ribbons for your hair. I don't know the exact location but I'm pretty sure it was on the north side of Main Street in the last two blocks.
Anyway, the two brothers decided to build homes on the hill. They used the same architectural plan and built on the west side of Elm Street in the second block. The lots went clear to Luta Creek. They planned one driveway, one part going south and one north. They built large barns at the back. The north one was a two-level building where the horses could be below and the buggies above. The houses were tall and two-story with a large attic and basement. Each had a big front porch with round columns supporting the roof.
I am familiar with the north house because my dad bought it from Mr. Thompson, who had bought it from one of the Loveless brothers. Jacob Good bought the south one.
There was a cave in our backyard, built for a safe place during tornadoes. We never used it, too many spiders and bugs.
We three older daughters (dating age) entertained many a beau in that house and the front porch. My family liked to entertain, so there were lots of parties and family gatherings.
Every Sunday our whole group enjoyed Sunday dinner with our parents. On Christmas we all gathered Christmas Eve and stayed the night. What great times. Happy memories!
I'll have to tell about my younger siblings next time.
— NORMA HANNAFORD
