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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
8
A city fox chase ends quickly when Candy John McClellan releases about fifty boys and their soup hounds. The fox Reynard outpaces the pack, splitting the line and fleeing toward Holverstott farm. Hounds quickly converge, driving the fox to a rail pile where the quarry is finally overtaken.
The fox was released in an open field behind the Merchant school house with about 300 spectators watching a 19-dog chase across fields from Belleville Waldo Morral Caledonia Gallon Harpster Bucyrus and Marion. Candy John estimates a potential twenty mile pursuit had the boys not corralled it at the start. the fox ran roughly three miles before being caught by a hound owned by Mr. Harry H. Hedges. Mr. McClellan says this winter’s event was likely the last, though others may continue similar sport locally.
A brief ad notes fresh fruits and vegetables available by telephone at 130 tomorrow. It invites customers to ask for most items, except strawberries and new corn, as offered by R. T. Lewis & Co.
The tenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Clark was celebrated at their Morral area home with about forty friends and relatives. A surprise gathering featured games, music, and a four course noon dinner. Rev H H Holverstoft attended as a distinguished guest and officiated at the couple’s wedding years earlier.
Mrs. Benjamin Bickel aged 66 died at her home three miles northeast of Agosta after seven days of burns sustained when her clothing ignited by a stove fire. Her husband was burned trying to save her. She was born in Germany and had lived in the county for years. Surviving: husband and three children Frank Bickel Sherman Bickel and Mrs. Susie Stafford. Funeral from home at 12 then Pleasant Hill Church with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
A Cardington obituary reports Frank Sage found dead in bed Thursday morning beside his faithful shepherd dog. A nauseating coal stove fume filled the room as his son Victor Sage discovered him at about 6 am. Sage, known for a long horse trading business in Cardington and Marion county, will be buried Saturday in Cardington Cemetery after funeral services at 2 pm.
A social evening at Bray’s home began at eight with games and a dainty refreshment service. Attendees included Misses Anna Miller, Ida Hows, Gladys Roux, Laura Miller, Marthe Montgomery, Clara Schmidt, Joan Britton and Messrs George Wilson, Jacob Mehmiat, Lewis Grace, Aidin Baker, Frank Montgomery, Alvin LaRue, Vernon Laner, James Baker, Daniel Schmidt, Homer Britton, Rose Bhowerin, and Carl Parl Drake.
The Mirror corrects yesterday’s report that the bond ordinance passed at the last meeting. Forty of the council will reconsider. The bonds become due in March, but the sinking fund trustees have funds to redeem them. The sale will be advertised and carried out by a postal.
Perry Daniels, a former city resident, pleaded guilty to counterfeiting in federal court and drew a three year penitentiary sentence. His son Kel Daniels received a Mansfield reformatory sentence. They were arrested at Lima after operating a plant with miniature coin stamps that produced numerous counterfeit coins. Executed investigations uncovered the plant and outfits, and Daniels threatened to expose local businessmen in political entanglements but did not reveal names.
A fragmented notice references Rubberbeatty Lang Aretha and a white flag at McKinley Lake. It mentions a stockholders meeting for a shovels company, a January or February timing, and a sale ofBeatty Long’s white and blue cut price shoes.
A fragmentary notice mentions a gold watch as a free item and references a sales event. The text includes jumbled phrases about tickets, prices, and a long list of disjointed terms, suggesting a damaged ad or classifieds snippet from an old newspaper page.
The school board will meet next Monday to consider a resolution to hire a depository for funds. If not passed, City Treasurer Walters will distribute the funds among local banks. The law requires bids from banks with the highest interest, at least two percent. Council recently ordered bids. bankers expect two percent. Board members dispute distribution versus contract setup and expect council action next meeting.
Special meetings progress at the Worth M E Church awaken strong interest with many old time revival traits. Seekers pray at the altar nightly. Dr Brackney to preach Sunday morning and Monday evening. Pastor to speak on Religious Experience Its Reality and Its Necessity to Christian Life. Choir to sing this evening.
The D. & M. service advertises a one dollar rate for Columbus and return trips on Sundays. First car leaves Marion at 6:00 a.m and Columbus at 8:30 p.m. Cars run every hour. Contact for details via phone.
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