From time to time, there are events that can change the course of history in a small community.  This is especially true in Marilla 100 years ago on July 17, 1923. The event in question was a large fire at 1731 Two Rod Road that resulted in the death of Frank Hurley at his home. The story of the fire was covered by both the Alden Advertiser and the East Aurora Advertiser newspapers. A description of the fire follows: “The people of the neighboring Village of Marilla were called from their homes on Tuesday Evening at about 7 o'clock when...

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