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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
8
Central fire department responded to a call at Frank Lust on Columbia Street at 8 15 Sunday morning after a boy saw smoke from basement windows. Firemen found smoke coming from an open furnace door and no actual blaze. fire was confined to the furnace area.
James Tighe, a district agent for Standard Oil, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the European hotel in Marion on Saturday evening after a brief illness. He was 1 years old, longtime Mt. Vernon, Ohio native with headquarters in the city. Remains sent to Mt. Vernon for funeral services Monday after private preparation.
Erie and Big Four officers arrived in the city to confer with the city council on grade crossings in the north part of town. The group includes C. A. Allen and M. W. Dunkle plus H. H. Althouse. Officials expect to reach an agreement on the matter.
Charles Sutherland of Kenton and Miss Kiba May Barringer were quietly married Sunday at 3 PM by Rev. George F Barnard at his South State Street residence. They were supported by Miss Sadie Butler, Miss Margaret Barringer and John, then joined by guests at the bride’s parents home six miles east for a large wedding supper.
J P Menges piano tuner will be here next week. Leave your order at G W Bakers or Headley Drug Co for service.
William W. Ulsh, a Claridon township farmer, secured a divorce from Ella M. Ulsh in the common pleas court on Saturday afternoon. The case was uncontested. The plaintiff alleged profanity, gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Married September 1908 at Ho Jean. Decree barred divorcée from property and ordered plaintiff to pay costs.
A busy court morning in Ohio saw Warren G. Harding involved as a case officer in a state relation suit by J H Clark over county funds. Separate items report a Valentine’s Day social, a critical health update for Mrs. Sarah Greeney, a Marion Manufacturing creditors meeting with bankruptcy proceedings, and a large Marion Ministerial Association gathering with a sermon paper on atonement. A street-fair-tinged duel ended with a couple’s pairing. police arrival delayed. Weatherbee alimony granted in inclement court, Neldig gaining control of a North Main saloon and restaurant, and a judge dismissing Black v Berry with costs to the plaintiff.
Avis Rizor aged eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hanley Rizor of Union County, died Monday morning after suffering from burns caused when her apron touched a red hot stove. Her clothing burned from neck to knees. mother extinguished flames but she died after agonizing hours. Funeral at Pleasant Hill church Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in the church cemetery.
The polo team and franchise were taken over by local parties today in a new organization. All existing members except Brock were retained, with Hickey and Dewman replacing Brock in key positions as the franchise enters a new phase with a capital figure of 96700 noted.
The text records church services and revival activities in the county. Witece wines and the W. C. T. U. are noted, with a seven oclock event and a court room gathering this afternoon. Rev. Monahan is appointed IP. J. Monahan as part of ongoing revival at the United Brothers church continuing this week.
Don J. Brockett resigns as superintendent of Huber Manufacturing effective March 1 after two years in the role. He succeeds Jacob Miller. directors plan to act at the next board meeting before selecting a successor. Brockett’s record is described as excellent and his departure is met with reluctance by the board.
The Marion County Agricultural Society elected seven members to the board of managers at its annual meeting in the courthouse. G W Hinamon defeated P Shoota in Grand Prairie while John Hogan beat Philip Schwaderer in Green Camp. Two-year terms went to A L D Brady and J H McKinstry. The new board meets next Wednesday to organize for the year and promises the coming fair will be one of the best yet with preparations to upgrade buildings and grounds and expect higher attendance aided by nearby Bowling Green and Wapakoneta fairs shifting earlier this year.
The notice highlights reduced prices on staple cotton fabrics prints and sheetings, noting they are lower now than a few weeks ago and available for buyers seeking bargains on cloth materials.
The body of Arthur B. Court, who died in Muskogee Oklahoma last Friday, arrived Sunday evening and was taken to Mrs G Allmendinger home in Marion. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 30 p m with interment in Marion Cemetery. He was born in Marion and was a member of the Bika lodge Sandusky city. Pallbearers acted for the funeral. An earlier item notes the McAuley Water street mission in New York starting its 36th year of work.
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