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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
8
Six pattern choices in grey and black Priestley Cravenette rain coats priced from ten to twenty five dollars. Made by a top Rochester rain coat maker with durable all year use in mind.
Fifty youths in the East End have formed the Major Ozone Fresh Air Crusaders called The Midnight Prowlers. They organize nocturnal runs of about twelve miles and set strict, humorous membership rules, while claiming to improve health and strength amid local concern.
Two bulldogs belonging to spectators fought in darkness at the Lyric moving picture house on North Main Street causing a panic. Women and children were lightly hurt as they fled toward the small exit. The fight lasted about ten minutes. the theater was nearly emptied and the show halted before resuming.
A quartet led by Kies Maas Barrett and Redman Lawrence faced mayor Scherf in Columbus workhouse sentences after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. Fines of 25 dollars each were set and prison terms to run until paid. Additional defendants Ferris, Ferrill, and O'Neil were jailed for drunkenness and related charges. A runaway youth from Ada appeared as a welfare concern. Dance in Schwingers hall with orchestra set for tomorrow night.
Mrs. Gilvabeth Tucker aged eighty four died at the Marion county Infirmary this morning after a short illness. A native of Agosta she had been poverty stricken and moved to the infirmary four years ago. A son J. M. Tucker of this city survives. Remains will be taken to Mt. Give Cemetery Tuesday morning at 8:30 for burial.
Notice for one month period describing Panama hats bleached blocked and cleaned by Smith the Expert Hatter located at 140 South Main Street. Appears as a public notice dated 4 22 6t.
Clyde Pickett of Owens pleads he will never beat a horse again after a judge imposes ten dollars fine and sixty days in the workhouse, suspended on condition of reform. Humane officers arrested him on a warrant by the Humane Society following a complaint by Clifford Owens.
Letters from an eastern half brother of John Markey claim a vast fortune of about 80 million dollars, with substantial holdings in England. Heirs in Marion County, including six descendants of John Markey, are expected to gain from the estate once a legal tie is established. Marshall Markey of LaRue reports inquiries as the case proceeds.
The Marion school board will hold a regular session at the High School tonight to discuss several items including the pivotal election of a superintendent. Officials expect a heated meeting as reports on city school buildings are still pending and awaiting review before action.
In the case of Peter W Holver Stott versus Marion Mall Way Light and Power Co the plaintiff seeks 5400 for injuries from being struck by a company car. The defendant filed a motion to make petition definite and certain. Williams Williams and Taylor represent the defense. A divorce case of Besale Bender was Wallnseed today in the common pleas court with costs assessed against the plaintiff.
Jacob Lehtenberger of Pleasant township delivered a brown gelding and a 3700 pound team to L. Stevens of Marietta Ohio for use in the fire department. The horse and team are noted for their high quality and strong reputation in the community.
James Court died at the county infirmary at 5 p.m. Saturday. Aged 36, he was a prominent traveling salesman born and raised in the city. He worked for Meta ger-Court wholesale grocery company and later in a fruit commission business. The remains were moved to H Schaffner undertakers’ private morgue and buried at Fish Cemetery after services led by Rev. Mir Fulton of Green Camp.
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