Madison County Photo Album

J. William Orr

Is the popular postmaster of South Solon, appointed in 1897 by McKinley. Native of the county and lived here all his life. Prominent as Republican, and as a builder and contractor, served as corporation treasurer, has done more to boom and build up South Solon than any other man. Is a prominent Odd Fellow and Junior American Mechanic, very popular with all.

From Madison Democrat 50th Anniversary
Published by the Madison Democrat, 1908