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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
5
Households can borrow with simple installment plans offered at staked rates. A $25 loan costs $1.20 weekly, a $50 loan priced at $1.40 weekly, and a $75 loan at $2.00 weekly. Payments cover both interest and principal. terms scale proportionally with loan size.
A birth announcement reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Johat Vrabet on Tuesday at their Ok street residence. The brief notice notes only the event and family names without additional details.
The Ohio Milling and Grain Company was placed in the hands of a receiver by Marlon Savings Bank. Roscoe Ohorn was appointed receiver with power to continue business. The suit claimed the company insolvent after a January term judgment of 1403 dollars against listed individuals. Judge B G Young also granted a divorce to John B Hallantine from Myrtle Hallantine. Lincoln Pharmacy case verdict set aside and retried. Other motions and divorces noted, with various bank note disputes and dismissals, all before Common Pleas Court.
Saloons face fines after two trials for screen obstructing view and for chairs and tables in bar rooms. Michael Burke and Nelson Abel were found guilty, with $50 fines plus costs in Burke’s case and $50 plus chair and table costs plus $26 in Abel’s case. Other arrests for intoxication and decency resulted in pledges to leave town or further hearings.
The Girl Question, a musical comedy, played to a large audience at the Grand Opera House last evening. The production was praised as one of the best attractions in months with elegant staging and handsome costumes. Paul Nicholson led the cast with a strong performance, supported by Henrietta Pedro in the lead roles, keeping the audience engaged throughout.
The same company that delighted the audience last night returns to the Great Southern theater in Columbus for performances Friday and Saturday nights.
J W Young chief signal engineer from New York City declares Erie railroad interlocking plant ninety percent better than last inspection and among road’s finest for safety and service. L W Thora leads the site supervision as American Locomotive prepares to build 136 locomotives for the Big Four, including twelve electric engines due by June and planned for service by July ahead of steam moves to Grand Central. Immigrants pass through the city, while The Girl Question troupe heads south on the Hocking Valley line.
John M Cleary writes from Chicago that Erie conductor Jerry Darmody injured in the elevated motor seat wreck is recovering. Darmody has a sprained back, bruises, but no broken bones or internal injuries, and may return home to this city within a few weeks. Mrs J F Darmody and daughter Kathryn, and John Darmody are at his side.
The Epworth League of Epworth M. I. Church held a mock Republican convention in the church basement Tuesday evening. Large attendance amid inclement weather as R. J. Pennell of Arkansas and Warner of Idaho selected to nominate presidential candidates. Ralph R. Gray spoke as Miss Nippert, replacing J. S. Kilbury. Refreshments served by Self Help.
The Tally Wag club plans a high class vaudeville show at the Opera House in Marion on June evening with Edward F. Reynard, ventriloquist Ed Sharples, as headliner. Reynard, a famed ventriloquist, will perform with multiple dummies and a four-man entourage. Additional strong vaudeville acts from top circuits are to be featured for Merton theatergoers in what promises to be a premier entertainment event.
Rev. J L Hensley unites Estella D Tolle and Joseph G Gibson at the Bennett home on Reed Avenue Tuesday evening. Ceremony held at 7 o'clock in front of close friends and relatives followed by an elaborate wedding dinner.
The daughter of Mr. Mee Kaie Tolle of Columbus long resident here marries in a simple city wedding. The bride, described as exceptionally attractive, receives best wishes from many friends as the couple begins their new life together.
Sandusky April coroner Southwink returned a verdict in a double shooting at the Hughes residence. The deceased include Mrs Hughes and another individual during a travel incident. The verdict details linger in the report.
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