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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
5
Thieves entered the O Keefe Brothers restaurant and saloon on East Center street, stealing $10 in money from the cash areas while leaving other valuables. Edward Drake was fined $5 for menacing Edwin Hudson after a quarrel, with court costs of $2.50. Police investigate and suspect several parties.
The Marion event announces a major site for a large sale and hints at a surprise in store next Saturday morning. Readers are told to watch the Friday paper for the announcement and details, with the phrase Everybody was There or will be There underscoring strong turnout expectations.
Marion residents prepared Friday play day at Lincoln Park with a new sand pit and an all-day committee of ladies to supervise. Addison Bale, park superintendent, organized activities including a large sand pit and a parade of children bringing dolls, balls, kites, croquet sets, and kodaks for a day of amusements and welfare.
Glanses fitted to eyes and catarrh and deafness treated successfully. Adenaida removed by Dr Lunger at Huber Block G-24t with care noted for future vision and ear health.
The brief notes a naval instruction urging a change in approach. It references the vessel Admiral CoFPin and hints at a shift from prior methods to seaworthy tactics. No further details are provided about date, location, or outcome.
The Pennsylvania railroad announces a two train system to Cedar Point on Wednesdays to handle heavy midweek excursion traffic. A derailment delay occurred as Bogie 2047 left Erie yard on Tuesday night, causing track damage and replacement efforts. Trainmaster J F Corcoran visited, and twenty departures to Cedar Point left this city this morning.
Potle K. Antonopelos, a Greek immigrant, secured a license to wed Miss Gathel Scoville of Lakue. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Webster of Arcadia. The bride, about 21, works at the Kater candy store where they met. Antonopolos, 30, has been in America three years and works in Abel and Coonrod’s restaurant department. The couple resides with J. F. Crissinger on Dixl avenue.
Potis K and Attonopolos of Alkelty plan marriage to Miss Gathel Scoville of Larue. A Thursday meeting of Pree Baptist mission is set at Mrs. Harry Byers home on Mound street. Tully township Sunday school marks its eleventh annual provle at Maple Grove on August 25 with games, music, and speakers. United Brethren missionary auxiliary joint event at Lincoln Park Thursday with business session and refreshments, expecting large attendance.
A early 20th century style note promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a quick fat loss solution. It claims a slender woman is more attractive and promises about a pound lost daily with a nightly tablet, presenting a Detroit based Marmola Co. prescription as a proven, safe method for weight reduction.
Announcement urges the public to arrive early for a major sale event in Marion next Saturday morning. The notice directs readers to Friday events pages for the exact location, promising the biggest sensation ever held in Marion.
A long list of society items notes Mazen and children leaving for a lakes trip, Mrs Harry Drake in town, Mrs Clarenge Seelach visiting relatives, Mrs J B Walker returning from Sidney, and the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Hikworth Downs. Other items mention families visiting relatives, improvements after illness, and travel plans including Dr Mary Alspeet moving to Denver. James Knapp attends a National Fire Insurance convention, and several residents report injuries, recoveries, and engagements with friends in nearby towns.
The Arion Singing Society of Sandusky announced a campaign for the singer to be sent in 1910 during a Canton visit. Mayor Turnbull received the city keys as delegations arrived. Canton figures led by William Rommel and Alois Kessler organized ceremonies with a 600-voice chorus directed by Weller and Schelling.
Advertisement offers rewards for catarrh cure with Jull's Catarrh Cure by Cheney Co Toledo. Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists endorse J. Cheney for reliability. Hull's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, with testimonial letters free and price per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Barry Thaw was formally adjudged a bankrupt by referee in bankruptcy William J. Alan in Vitteburg Pennsylvania, with prior proceedings and adjournments noted. The next step involves setting further action in the adjudication process.
The notice states that a fest meeting of eredivory iffarta will require bringing Thaw to Pittsburgh for the gathering. Details on dates and organizers are not specified in the readable text.
New York Australia reports that ten thousand unemployed in the East Belt are preparing to march Friday as the Interstate Prosperity Congress convenes under the auspices of the United Commercial Travelers Protective Association. A procession will pass streets and rally at a building where the Prosperity Society meets, seeking seats and benefits. The original plan for a 19,000 turnout was scaled back due to the banquet location near Mantallan several miles away.
Bent lines from a fragmentary page hint at a quirky item list or note. The readable portion mentions a vivid description and a person or place name, but the context remains unclear. The item appears humorous or miscellaneous in a small clipping style.
The Board of Public Service of Marion Ohio invites sealed bids by one o clock noon on Tuesday August 5 for labor and materials to construct a storm drain along the Fairground street gutter line from Greenwood to Bloom ditch. Bids must specify material, include samples, list all parties, and be accompanied by $100 bid guarantee. Submit on printed forms. bids may be rejected.
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