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Newspaper

The Marion Daily Mirror

Location

Marion, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1908

Page

3

My Friend From Arkansas at the Grand December 19

A country farmer sends his daughter to city college in Robert Sherman's comedy drama My Friend From Arkansas. The plot centers on a rustie daughter drawn to a smooth‐talking suitor, a hidden detective, and a perilous escape, with rural hopes clashing with urban temptations. The tale unfolds amid schemes, disguises, and a sheriff’s pursuit.

City College Robert Sherman Arkanman the Grand Arkansan Grangile Dudley Tom Howe Howe Oscar Stone Dudley

Cow Puncher at Grand Opera House Promises Lively Drama

Ayer Ayer presents a lively romp with arrest and mob scenes, a thwarted lynching, and Nell Coon unraveling the culprit. Hal Reid's The Cow Puncher is praised for clean, well developed characters, vivid plains atmosphere, and droll love scenes. W L Maan produces an engaging staging with strong scenery for a Western comedy drama. Doganniws Wednesday store hours after Christmas at Ludwig's Specialty Store.

Tom Howe Dudley Howe Tims Nell Coon Gillian Grand Opera Hal Reid Mr. Reid Plains W. I Maan Arizonia

Persian Justice postcard depicts bandits hanged at city gate

In Persian Justice a postcard image shows three bandits hanging by their feet from a city gate. The naked men are suspended from a wall opening, ropes tied to a pillar, with a military guard at attention. A legend claims they hung for hours before death, as thousands viewed the victims of Persian Justice.

Revolutionary Party

Date Set for Curry Murder Trial Hearing

The Curry murder trial of H. R. Curry, charged in the slaying of John William Jackson on November 30, is postponed to Saturday morning. About forty witnesses, court officials, and lawyers will fill the courtroom, with limited admittance for the public. Subpoenas are issued, and officials expect a prompt start at eight o'clock, weather permitting.

Curry H. R. Curry John Willian Jackson Wis Delawware County Gebert Lismawistante Schorif

Hargis trial opens amid crowd in Devine Kentucky

Des 16 report from Devine Kentucky describes the Hargis trial opening for Judge Hargis’s son. Hundreds flock to town as the case unfolds. A mother vows to spend her fortune to free her son while local chatter touches on love letters and family guardianship.

Canby Lodge Elects Maccabees Officers for Next Year

The Maccabees held a session electing officers for the coming year. William Wemling named commander, Elmer Oborn lieutenant commander, B. B. Mala finance keeper, Benjamin Berber chaplain, and other posts filled. Installation slated for January. Also reports from Olentangy Council Royal Arcanum, Canby Lodge No. 61 Pythias, Mispoh Encampment, and Red Men note meetings and plans including a stag social next Tuesday. Royal Arrey Musong held a large session with a smoker.

Maccabees William Weming Elmer Oborn Cieutenant B. B. Mala Benjamin Berber Alfred Mason Harry Shaw B. Perrine Daniel Sorden Jeunide W. Hawk Guards W. Myers Sentinel Wiliam Monahan Picket Sarm Uel Smith Royal Arey Musong

Woman's Relief Corps Meets in Maccabees Hall

Regular business was transacted at a Tuesday meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps in Maccabees Hall. Officers will not be filled by the new corps' president until January. A large attendance heard a program on narcotics and their effects. The Union will reconvene in three weeks. County commissioners' hearing on the engineer's report at Lindhitch north of the city was adjourned at court.

Woman's Relief Corps Helt Maccabees Corp Francis Willan T, U Mire P. WW Fetter Hawt Center Street

Time in Turkey and the Punctuality Paradox

Nicholas Adessides in American Magazine notes widespread delay and lax discipline in Ottoman bureaucracy. He explains shifting daily hours, late arrivals, and religious and feast day interruptions reduce official workdays, leaving few days for state business across the year.

Turkey Council of Ministers Nicholas Adessides American Magazine

Porto Ricans Adapt English Word for Miting

The English language slowly encroaches on Spanish in Porto Rico, as locals resize terms to fit Spanish sounds. A recent San Juan paper announces a "mitin" to be held at specified times and places, a rapid transit version of meeting to suit Spanish readers.

Porto Rico San Jun

transfer dispute on Euclid car ends with cigar trade

A passenger asks for a transfer on the Euclid car. The conductor refuses at first, then accepts a ten cent cigar as payment, issuing a transfer and charging a penny. Passengers wonder how the swap saved money, as the transfer is valued at about 8 cents.

Euclid

Fair Managers Assemble Here For Ohio Convention

Three to four hundred delegates from Ohio fairs and neighboring states attend the Ohio State Managers Association annual meeting. Warren G. Harding delivers welcome as a state quartet performs. speakers review past achievements and discuss fair management. Evening sessions feature discussions on arts in county fairs and taxpayer issues.

Ohio Ganovlations Ohio State Manager's Association Annale Axocia Warren G. Harding Tate A. P. Sandles Ottawa Fr. R. Grievelo T. J. le Calvert Columbus PF. H. Zerhe Ih. M. Brown Hillsburg Alfred Right Joan Beggs Columbus Grove State Seston Whith

Social News: Mrs Fisher Honored With Week of Af fairs

Mrs William Bennet Fisher of New York City is the guest of Mrs Charles C Pisher and is feted at several pretty affairs this week An Edward dinner at Mrs DeForest Edwards home on Bist Church Street featured violets pink carnations and a twelve seat table An informal musical program followed Tonight luncheon in her honor by Mrs George Christian Jr The Stitchers club enjoyed embroidery at Miss Pearl Krause s Owen Street home and late evening social time The Free Rapist church Pottery society meets Friday at seven for its monthly program with a brief business session afterwards

William Bennet Fisher New York City Charles C. Pisher Mra George Christian, Jr Fisher Free Rapiist Church

Incomplete Admonition: Adjournment Planned for Thursday

The fragment suggests a formal adjournment set for Thursday, with no further details on meeting body, location, or purpose. The text implies a scheduled pause pending additional information and clarification from the involved parties.

Burglary at Le Me Kintey Grocery Sparks Police Probe

The Le Me Kintey grocery at Suto and Fairground streets was broken into Tuesday night. A rear door was forced, with a small amount of goods, pennies, and tobacco stolen. Police suspect a gang of youths. Owen Ingle of East Parming Street was arrested by Officers Cusio and Bell and sent to Galion for arraignment on horse disposal charges after a chattel mortgage.

B. Le Me+Kintey Owen Ingle East Parming Street Cusio Bell Galion

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