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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
5
Old school humorist Will Appear arrives in Marion to give a lecture amid friendly receptions. Reports note his one hundred twelfth engagement this season in Winwood City PA, with Marion slated as the one hundred fifteenth.
The Toledo newspaper hails Mr Hillan as warm and lovable with a unique old school humor. His performance blends gentle wit with poignant moments drawing laughter and pathos from the crowd.
A one dollar special round trip to Columbus runs Sundays from Marion. Piney car departs Marion in the morning and a flat car departs Columbus at 7 30 p m. A matchup titled Asian vs Marion appears alongside a local shop reference at Kaler's Cundy Shop.
The Marion Ohio mayor issues a proclamation declaring Monday April 6, 1908 an election day under state law and warns all persons to abstain from selling or giving away intoxicating liquors. The marshal and assistant will report violators to the mayor, dated April 2, 1908.
The sheriff faces defeat as the only office fails to pay its obligations amid ongoing budget troubles threatening services and operations.
The county reports higher salaries tied to fees collected in the first quarter of 1908 with most offices increasing pay. Probate Court collections show a drop from last year while the treasurer and sheriff list mixed results and smaller turnovers to the county treasury. The recorders office reports a decrease as compared with the prior year.
Mire Da ny Barrick and William Crow, both of Prospect, wed at the Barrick home in Prospect Wednesday evening. Rev J J Hale officiated with immediate family present. groom a blacksmith employed in Prospect. They plan to reside at the Barrick home.
Railroads announce formal reopening of excursion business on April 15 with The Central Manager Association’s guidance. H. O. Dunkle is injured by a stone thrown through a car window, causing absence from work. Hocking Valley expected to lead in improving excursion activity, and Sandusky division tariff changes take effect next Sunday with trains listed and continued service.
Local events list marriages meetings and a hospital update plus county committee actions and a Mayo Clinic operation report. Names include Prospect residents and Prospect Street. A dance club gathering is noted with a twenty role band and refreshments.
Mrs Katharine Wick aged 78 dies at her home on Boulevard in Cleveland after grip and old age infirmities. A longtime Marion resident born in Germany she was active in church charity work and survived by her son Mannart of Mt Wayne Medina. Funeral arrangements pending as local theater ticket sales shift dates.
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