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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
8
A wild rumor spread Sunday that President Roosevelt had been shot. Residents rushed to telegraph and phone offices seeking confirmation while a railroader was blamed for starting the tale. By evening the report was debunked as salacious, lifting widespread anxiety.
George W. Sells proprietor of the Leader House on West Center Street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court Toledo through attorneys Mouser and Quigsey. Assets listed at 4000 and liabilities at 6000.
The St Joseph Gazette reports the April 9 opening of a new Lyons furniture store in St Joseph by S A Lyons formerly with Marion Department Company. The event drew thousands of visitors and featured a five story showroom.
The public schools of the city opened this morning after a one week vacation before the final term. Enrollment shows a pleasant increase as pupils return after winter shortages. Attendance had dipped during severe months but now rivals fall levels. The term ends June 5.
A series of small wedding ceremonies were held in quiet fashion this weekend. Miss Lala Smeltzer married Henry Garrett at Dr. J. Ly Hensley’s Cherry Street home, and John P. Price wed Laura Miller at a parsonage, with Rev. C. B. Rowley officiating. George W. Smith and Imma Waeford, along with Grover Gearhiser and Myrtle Diffany, also joined in quiet nuptials nearby. Each couple plans to reside in their city homes and work locally, all attended by only a few friends. The notices also include home details and future addresses on Loader Street and Leader Street.
The readable notes describe completing back dirt to create pockets. Two boards pine inches wide and about three feet long with ox partitions between form pockets. Pocket width at bottom two inches and at the top varies, showing a simple woodwork setup.
The May term grand and petit jurors for the court of common pleas have been drawn led by David Schoonlaub and John R. Godding. Divorces granted include Jennie Wagner from Harvey Wagner with custody of two children and $2,600 alimony. Wingett Carey ordered to pay $200 alimony to Flora A. Rixford in contempt. Elizabeth Tibball suit against William Fetch regarding partition sale confirmed by Judge Young.
The notice mentions Rev and Mrs 8. Mates leaving for Marysville for the Marton presbytery. Mrs J A Walsh visits her mother in Kirby, with Florence Newton of Delaware and Clara Bobler of this city spending Sunday with Cleveland friends. George M. Rourke, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, departs for Marysville to attend Marion Presbytery. An editorial excerpt urges devoted farming effort and notes New Hampshire tests on winter apples and bark scraping to combat codling moth.
The city police will install an independent telephone network linking red light stations directly to the central station to report hourly and streamline communications. Chief Cornwell announced the system, while the old setup remains. Also reported: Join Hotz, a disreputable figure, jailed for drunkenness with a 30 day workhouse sentence later suspended on promise to leave town. Rennie Bean arrested for drunkenness and indecency, paid five dollars to secure appearance before the mayor.
A druggist on Weet Center Street displays a telegram exhibit that allegedly influences residents into tiredness. The Pythian Sisters plan a meeting tonight to discuss weary work and related local matters amid humorous notes from the display and afrances Willard W. reference.
A fragment notes the Scioto banks enjoying fine fishing and delightful air. The message appears in late 19th century style handwriting from a young writer, transmitted by Western Union and focused on local habitations and scenery.
Special session of lodge members ballots a candidate. Judge to convene class initiation next Tuesday. Maud Shute leaves for Wheatland Wyoming to join Mer and James Burton. Carnegie library books and utensils moved today. Marion County Matinee Club meets Tuesday evening hosted by O. H. Conley, discuss major business. Thirty assessors dispatched across precincts. May deadline for personal property returns. John Danner arrested after coal theft at Erie pumping station. pleaded guilty, fined $1 and costs. Marriage licenses issued to Gearhiser and Difany. Garrett and Smeltser. Suit and Bigford. Mozart Club concert final season at Odeon April 21, with novelties and folk songs. violinist Mary Dennison Gatley featured.
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