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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
11
The event at Haedine showcased Admiral Coffee as a favored choice, with attendees praising its bold flavor and strong aroma. Dr. GT Hariting of the city spoke about the product’s quality, and the crowd appreciated the warm reception and steady service.
County fair organizers announce the fifty eighth annual event at the fair grounds with September 22 23 and 225 dates. A top speed program and $10 000 in premiums are promised as preparations include improved grounds a press stand and new art hall. Secretaries and officers express optimism for the biggest county show in years with inquiries from farmers about exhibits and a large board of fair managers listed.
Elsworth Lewis, 28, was arrested by humane officer J. W. Uist after being charged with failure to provide for his minor daughter. He pleaded guilty and was bound over to the court under a $400 bond, but jailed for inability to post. Authorities searched for Laws near Columbus before he came to secure owed money and was arrested with police aid.
J Mackmore of Ha Blackmore Pittsburg Pa reports relief from rheumatism in 24 hours after using Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. He lay nine months in bed before trying it and says it was the only medicine that helped. He recommends the remedy to others and notes it is sold by The Drumble Pharmacy Opp Kerr House.
A special train operates to clear scrap and litter from along the road crown and toe areas. Superintendent Lolbon leads the crew surveying the route and organizing the cars for the cleanup. The team will pose through this week for the effort.
Police raided a Edwards street house Friday afternoon leading to the arrest of the proprietress Mrs Phibinger and two visitors for running a house of ill fame. Jeanie Phibinger was fined ten dollars and given thirty days in the Columbus workhouse, later suspended if she left town. Coda Keefer and Bessie Howell pleaded guilty to being inmates and paid five dollars each. Mason, owner of the property, was charged with renting for immoral use, pleading guilty and receiving five dollars fine plus thirty days, suspended on promise not to rent for that purpose again. Davis pleaded guilty to stealing a coat and was fined eight dollars and thirty days. Ritter was jailed for trespassing and fined ninety-five dollars, with county jail detention. Smith paid five dollars fine for fighting. Lavi Cornwell and others faced adjustments and possible workhouse placement. Remains of a California resident, two children, and two wives noted.
Fragmented OCR text reports the remains of Wilma J Wii arriving in Varedona California on a Friday evening. They were taken from the train to Marlon geometery and deposited in the vault. A former employee at the Tiber hogs, the deceased left five years ago with a noted posting at Pasadena.
The United Commercial Travelers of this city and Delaware held a 4 PM assembly at Gaul's grove Prospect this afternoon. A large Delaware delegation joined the Marion party, with plans for outdoor diversions and a likely result. Crescent lodge Pathfinders met Friday for routine business and arranged a mum social for September 4. Marion lodge Knights of Mythias conducted routine business at a well attended meeting. Admiral Coffer tops public favor.
Fred M. Armstrong a former city editor joins Kirk Carnival Company as a comedian in a black face monologue. Known as Billy Armstrong in those acts, he left newspaper work years ago and has many friends in Delaware where he once worked for the Gazette.
Memorial service honors Mrs Anna W Clark, former WCTU leader. Florence Short’s union met at Wesley M B Church. Rev C B Rowley led devotional. Mrs Ida Book elected delegate to county WCTU convention August 27 at Prospect. Speakers included Mary A McCrall, Dr Howard Russell, Miss Frances Haslyn, Florence D Richards, Belle Lyday, and others. Next meeting set for next Wednesday to install new officers.
A Marion excursion organized by the Hubet and the Iberer Manufacturing Company carried about 1,500 to Cedar Point from Chin elty, with nearly 1,600 riders total. Sections left Pennsylvaniadepot at 6:30, 6:45, and 7:00, arriving at Sandusky for a day of leisure. No accidents reported. return trips set for 2:45, 7, and 9:30.
An old advertisement offers a reward for any case of catarrh cured by Ball's Catarrh Cure. It cites I J Cheney Co of Toledo and endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Drugists. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and promises free testimonials and a price per bottle. It also mentions other ailments and generic pill references.
Advertisement notes a special rate of one dollar for a Columbus round trip. It mentions that the C. D. & M. line offers a Sundin First car service with a single car leaving, inviting riders to take the deal.
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