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Newspaper
Marysville Republican
Location
Marysville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
6
An archival notice lists weekly pricing terms issued by The Worden Publishing Company. It specifies monthly rates for cash in advance and discounts for longer commitments, mentioning Ten subscribers and a few price figures.
The page lists county offices including Representative GEO. M. WILBER for Paris Township Auditor BERT SHELTON Taylor Township Probate Judge DUDLEY E. THORNTON Plain City CAD PRICE Leesburg Township Clerk CHAS PARROTT Recorder E. H. HATTON Jerome Township Prosecuting Attorney F. Z. BALLINGER Commissioners LESTER KLINE Allen Township EVAN T. JONES Claiborne Township ARTHUR WEBB Union Township Surveyor ALVI GRAHAM Infirmary Directors J R TAYLOR O MARRIOTT CASPER RUHL Darby Township Coroner P D LONGBRAKE and ends with light political commentary and quips about weather, Congress adjournment, and Taft at the Chicago convention.
Readers debate a slogan for the Columbus team as Marysville fans joke about long waits and unfit language. A Boston suitor is accepted after 208 proposals, and Bryan remarks on ignoring small worries while focusing on political majorities.
The statement suggests Bryan has decided a candidate for vice president but will not disclose his choice before the national convention in Denver. The remark implies secrecy about his intended nominee.
The Taft boom shifts to Chicago for several days as special writers prepare for the Chicago convention. Two men rocked a boat in Iowa recently, a rare pair unlikely to repeat the stunt. A two cent postage rate is expected between England and the United States next fall, prompting many to seek a London contact.
Grover Cleveland’s health has improved yet his physician is not likely to permit campaign speeches for Bryan this summer. The vice presidents salary debate sees little impact until a good candidate accepts the role at $25,000. Railroads report May passenger gains over last year, while freight traffic falls in some lines, likely to rebound when the coal season begins.
A passerby remarks that about 1,240,000 bachelors exist in the country. Marysville locals joke that a grand procession could form if each bachelor selected a bride and led her to the altar in June.
Gov Harris announced Cleveland native General W 8 Rogers will replace D 8 Creamer as fire marshal for a two year term. The field included candidates such as Sherman Ried of Delaware. The piece also notes Toledo gambling dens closing and Sunday saloon openings in Maumee City, with Mayor Whitlock urged to enforce laws.
Thousands of widows nationwide saw pensions rise to 36 dollars for the June quarter, up from 24 dollars, after a new law benefiting those drawing eight to twelve dollars monthly. Congressman Cole of Findlay is credited for pushing the measure, with Marysville widows cited as needing support and praise for the improvement.
The K of P lodge elected Will Fawn as C C Malon Mather as V C A H Kollefrath as prelate Howard Guy as master at arms Chas Orahood as master of work Theodore Weidman as outer guard Clyde Randall as inner guard Dwight B Edwards to arrange Damon and Pythias play to raise funds for a new carpet for the hall
The council awarded Hardinger & Golden of Peoria a 775 contract to grade Locust to Grove streets. An ordinance for issuing 250 bonds to grade west Seventh street passed under suspension. Two car loads of screenings were secured for west Fourth street improvements and more are planned. Requests for new sidewalks on several streets were noted and Ninth street grading ordered. Plum street improvement shortage referred to committee for report.
Farmers Telephone, Union County Telephone and United Telephone groups met in West Mansfield to address a 15 cent rate for calls from York Raymond and nearby areas. They aim to reduce the rate to 5 cents, arguing current pricing stems from line ownership by another company. No new York company is planned.
Miss Nettie Amrine and Edwin Smith were married last Wednesday at the bride’s mother's home near the county fair grounds. Rev. A E Hartford officiated as about forty relatives attended a decorated ceremony followed by a wedding dinner. The couple reside at the groom’s late parents’ home at Oak and Seventh streets.
Postmaster Mullen received a letter from Ned Galloway of San Francisco informing Maggie Hazelmier that her brother Fred Hazelmier was electrocuted at Dawson City on May 25. A telegram sent to Maggie Hazelmier Miller was returned as unknown, no local Hazelmier. Residents urged to notify Maggie if anyone in the north end knows her.
The Central Ohio Conference of the Missouri Synod met at St. John's church in the settlement for a two day session. Rev H C Kuechle led the program with ministers present including Rev Kaumeyer Lancaster Rev Walker Logan Rev Henkle Ashland Rev Hassold Pomeroy Rev Gasbner and Steinbach Columbus Rev Enust Chuckery and Rev Seigert Amlin participated.
Abram Raypole administrator for John Doe’s estate files petition in Union County Ohio probate court on June 11 1908 seeking action on the estate. Mary Bo Pekin and Mary Boyer listed as heirs spouses and Anna Smith noted. property in Lot No area of Illinois and Ohio referenced.ublic notice indicates deceased real estate in question and contesting parties.
The Union Banking Company sues William D. McIntire and Addie J. McIntire to recover 729.60 plus interest on four notes secured by a York property mortgage.
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