Marion Man Drowns In Mississippi Steamer Disaster
A Marion man, Dan Thomas, died when the Miriam steamer capsized during a storm on the Mississippi River near Helena. Twenty five passengers were rescued by a launch. search efforts continued for the body of Dan, son of Mr and Mrs George Thomas. The Wright Carnival company crew, traveling musicians, were among the passengers. Rescue attempts by Captain Raefer and others saved women and children as the storm tore the ship apart. The disaster affected both white and colored passengers, with many injured or missing for hours before relief arrives. The event prompted widespread sorrow for the bereaved families in Marion and Springfeld.
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George UC
Thomas
Menton
Dan
Miriam
Marl
the Mirror
Meg
Karl
Springfeld
Ted
Parenta
Wright Esxposition Carnival Company
St. Francis
Memphis
Rhaefer
Sereral
Phyalclons
Lont
Wright Carnival Company
Frank Berg
Chicago
Anna Walden
St. Louis
Frank Hisher
Albert Jordan
Iinkie Dale
St. Lowis
W. Mo Hetry
Newport
van ‘Thomas
Marion
Hiram Wright
Will Smith
Charles Webb
Thomas Toyd
Irene Fleming
Lawrence Martin
Aged Prospect Man Died After Seven Week Illness
Jeremiah Smeltzer aged seventy died at his Prospect home Tuesday at 11 am after a seven week battle with grip and uraemic poisoning. Born in Westmoreland PA he lived in Marion county over forty years and was a respected farmer. Survived by a widow a son J F P Smeltzer Prospect a daughter Mrs Shultz Marton and a brother Daniel Smeltzer Green Camp Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 0clock from Prospect Lutheran church with Rev J H Hurrelbrink officiating. interment in Prospect Cemetery.
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Jeremiah Smeltzer
Prospect
West Moreland
Pennsylvania
Marion County
J. FP. Smeltzer
Praspeat
Aalster
Mia
Marin Shultz
Marton
Daniel Smeltzer
Green Camp
Nso B
Praepect Lutheran Church
J. H. Hurrelbrink
Fraternal Lodge Meeting Address by Supreme President
The Fraternal Lodge calls a regular meeting for Wednesday evening with Supreme President J. K. Dolings of Civebonat Wi delivering an address. The event includes other special features as The Pythian Bloths met last night.
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Qenger Wit Noid al
Supreme
J. K. Dolings
C§ivebonat Wi
Fire Destroys Little on Kenton Avenue Property
Fire department responded to a 10:40 p m call at the old Lee property on Kenton avenue to extinguish a small blaze in a shanty at the distant corner. The house owned by Erle Mishrond suffered only light damage after chemicals were used.
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Lee
Kenton Avenue
Erle Mishrond
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in Three Days
Morton L Hull of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle for six weeks with eight physicians and no relief. After using Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism she gained immediate relief and walked about in three days. Sold by The Dumble Pharmacy opposite Kerr House.
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Morton L. Hull
Lebanon
Ind
Dr. Detchon
Dumble Pharmacy
Kerr House
Happenings at Y M C A Postponed Banquet and New Athletics Schedule
The Y M C A Happenings notes a banquet postponed from Thursday to Friday evening. Beginning next month Physical Director M Mournitt will lead a Monday and Thursday athletic series with twenty four events, a 4400 point max, and a gold reward for the top scorer. The content will reopen to explore and students only.
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M. Mournitt
Nore
Venta
Ail
I Pearbla McOre
Manama Hate Bleached Blocked and Cleaned by Expert Hatter
Notice for one month at 140 South Main Street by Smith the Expert Hatter with address 422-0 pa.
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Manama
Smith
South Main Street
Funeral Services For Noah Reed Held Today
Funeral services for Noah Reed, who died Saturday, were held this afternoon at 2:30 from the home on East Church Street. Rev. D. H. Bailey of the Waitworth M. E. Church officiated, with burial in Marion Cemetery.
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Noah Reed
East Church Street
D. H. Bailey
Pworth M. E
Marion Cemetery
Man Convicted of First Degree Murder Sentenced to Death
Steubenville report: Dowig, convicted of first degree murder for killing Policeman Morpopald last January, was sentenced to die in the chair on May 1 after Judge Risharda overruled a new trial motion.
Local Family News And City Bond Sale Details
Local notices report the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Edward Solomon near the city and a medical operation in Chesterville. City Auditor Harry J Billott's bonds, valued at 28 450 dollars with four percent interest, will be offered for sale at noon with bids due in the spiraller before funds.
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Edward Solomon
Ger W. Sawyer
Delaware Avenue
Chesterville
Ula
de Sawyer
al A. Vowers
Bayo Yor
Powers
Harry
Billott
Tomer Wat Neon
Jon
Taft Endorsed by Mason County Republicans Convention
Republicans held a mass convention at the courthouse to select delegates and wirepullers for the upcoming Congressional convention in Bueyris. Lt. B. McNeal presided with Fred W. Warner as secretary, endorsing President Roosevelt and supporting William H. Taft for the nomination while commending Congressman Mouner and listing numerous delegates and alternates.
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M ‘Vee
Marson County
Court House
Bueyris
Lt. B. McNaal
Fred W. Warner
Toosevelt
William H. T.tatt
Myers
J. On. Patton
U. Weeks
EB. K. Crown
W. Gaston
James Wilson McMurray
Th OG
Lynuin
It. Koller
Willam Slohuson
Everett
Oatey
Hote Solin
Frank EB. Goon
Ko J. Lewis
C. J. Maker
W. Walters
Jon Holark
David Rexroth
Jacob Art
Stobert W. Leever
B. McNeat
George T. Genin
Arguat Sahendor
D.C. Ridgeway
J. Anderson
Jerome Horton
Truman. Lewis
W. B. Everett
Emery
A. a.Grawley
James N. Melinstry
Mare jMson He Trey
Harry GC. Srause
Kay W. Simpson
Robert ©. Ful Won
Shon Hb. DeWolfe
Dr. J. G. Setter
M. V. Hrey
Henry W. Johnie Gon
KB. Kerr
M. Douce
Hobert
Livenoy
Andrews
Felix Kiger
J. ML Dayileon
J. G. Main
Amos Kine
Felter
A. J
Knapson
Stervey
Paine
James W. Werte
Frank M. Warner
James Johnson
Jonn
Owens
Dennison
Wetandail
Harvey 1
Stone
Oc. Case
Philip Schreck
George — Brown
Hrooks Stouffer
Fred L. Cannart
Hamillton
Court Happenings in Common Pleas Court Today
Four lid cases were heard on error today in the common pleas court by Judge Yourjs. In each case the defendants faced review or reconsideration of prior rulings.
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Common Pleas Court
1 AG
Yourjs
Local Court Fines For City Ordinance Violations
In the mayor's court and Wayora court several defendants were found guilty or fined for breaches of recently passed city ordinances. Abel and Coonrod were fined for chair and fables in jeatoon, Git was fined for failing to save screens, Mike Birke for allowing elinirs and daailew, and Herma Feldner for failing to keep a light burning. Counsel argued the cases. decision reserved. The Otterbein Male Quart and Bell Ringers will perform at the J. B. Church on 4-25-24.
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Couniels
Abel and
Coonrod
Tia
Mike Birke
Elinirs
Renain
Hrubbieies
Herma Feldner Wis
Wayora
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Chas, Turner & Co
Marion Chattel Loan Co
E. Center St
Van
Ming
Lalty
Clark
Cor. Sugar and Mound St
Marion Milling & Grain CO
Cucun
J. Lusch Fa
N. E
Monibak Coffee
Mississippi
Daniel Thomas
Benton
Helena
Ark
Ite
Anatat
St.rancis
Hutchinson
Frand
Price & Hurley
Saloce
Tschahern Bros
Drugelste
Lutheran Church
Funeral Services
Taft
L. B. McNeal
the Department CO
Fred W. Peters
Fire Insurance Agency
South Main St
Lawne Seed
Mozier & Wren
N. State Street
Haberman Hardware Company
The
Wollenweber Lumber Co
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