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Newspaper
Marysville Republican
Location
Marysville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
Readable fragment lists pricing: one year six months and three months options with cash in advance discounts. Mentions rates such as $1.50 and $1.00 and that rates apply to cash in advance subscribers only.
The slate lists candidates for several county and township offices including GEO. M. WILBER 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.
May 21 1908 marks the first issue of the Marysville Republican issued from the Richwood Gazette press. The two papers join under Worden Publishing with distinct parts mailed weekly to subscribers at 1500 per year or 1000 in advance. Frank B Courter becomes editor of the Republican while Geo W Worden continues as editor of the Gazette.
The piece notes upcoming Republican events in Marysville including the Thirteenth district senatorial convention to name Samuel West's successor, speculation about Richard L. Cameron and Charles Beardsley as candidates, and praises the party machinery. It mentions a broken public fountain and local civic improvements, with editorials from Worden Publishing and local editors.
The article notes Marysville lacks an electric line to connect with Magnetic Springs and Richwood, suggesting the Board of Trade pursue a Marysville to Richwood route with the C M S N. A local Jackson township farmer says an electric line would draw him and others from the north county to the county seat more often.
Judge Brodrick appoints John M. Lowe of Leesburg A Lee Seely of Jerome Republicans George W. Moore of Taylor and McD Thompson of Union Democrats to the jury commission. They will meet in Marysville courthouse on May 25 to prepare 140 freeholders for grand and petit juries for the coming year.
Leonard Amrine and his brother Edward Amrine left for Fort Collins Colorado to work on a ranch together. They are sons of Monroe Amrine a well known farmer northwest of town. The Journal wishes them success.
D R White argues for careful maintenance of Union county gravel roads to reduce mud and water. He criticizes scraper damage to crusted gravel, describes resulting potholes and water flow, and urges fall material deposition and spring repairs to maximize effect. He states he is not a candidate but favors good roads.
Harley G Cook, son of Augustus Cook of this city, passes Navy physicals and will enlist in Columbus next Tuesday then depart to Norfolk before Newport Rhode Island training. His brothers Everett and Bennie Cook already serve in the Atlantic fleet and plan a world cruise, strengthening the family Navy presence.
Lewis Crews on his McComb area farm heard a pet squirrel cry out and found a four foot six inch snake grappling the animal high in a tree. Crews fired and killed the snake, rescuing the squirrel after a fierce struggle thirty feet above ground.
The Patterson county commencement will be held at the courthouse in Marysville on Saturday June 20. Those who passed the examination will receive diplomas at this time provided they have delivered an oration prepared an essay or declamation beforehand.
Judge John M. Brodrick left Monday morning to attend the Grand Lodge I O O F at Put-in-Bay. He serves on the executive committee and is an attorney in a case before the Grand lodge. Brodrick is a Past Grand Master of the order.
Billy Parks No 32585 a premier trotting stallion in Union county lists a 2:15 mark at age four and quarter and last half times. He will stand the 1908 season at two farms near Cree and Magnetic Springs with breeding days Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday. Prospective breeders may inspect him at his owners J M Lowe and George Rittenhouse Marysville Ostrander Ohio with contact details provided.
A late line in the column reflects a sentiment about trust and promise. The quotation attributes moral reliability to a historical biblical style, illustrating a timeless view of keeping faith under trial.
DESCRIPTION ROCK JR. foaled 1901 is a dark gray horse with fine style and action and heavy bone. He weighs about 1800 pounds and his sire is old Rock and his dam French. The season of 1908 will be offered Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays at L Webb's barn at Claiborne and the rest of the week at the same barn 14 miles northeast of Claiborne.
A notice offers ten dollars to insure a Sound colt with a sound dam. If not satisfied the policy provides satisfaction. The keeper states no liability for accidents but will take care to prevent them and notes costs will be held for insurance.
Holder of a world record for 4 year old trotters on a half mile track with high wheel sulky. Two year old race record 2 25 and three year old 2 20. Noted as the most consistent race horse in Central Ohio. Sire of Dolly Sparks Sally Hook Lena Sparks Apt Alpha Sparks and Oreno with running times from 2 08 to 2 27. Fee to insure living colt is 20 dollars.
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