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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
5
Shannon T. Elliott retrieved a public sale notice from 1850 Alabama listing items such as six oxen two wagons and several enslaved people for cash sale on the premises near Coon Creek and old mission road. The notice promises odd items like pickled cabbage tobacco and food.
Mrs Amanda Ensminger aged sixty one, daughter of the late Robert Kerr, marries Milton Wingigler of Wooster at North Main Street home. The ceremony was by Rev B C Platt. They plan a Florida honeymoon and had prior marriages.
Mrs Bessie Amick wife of Cherick died at her home in Martel Tuesday morning at 12 80 o clock aged 28 She was daughter of Mrs John Rutherford of near Martel born and raised there and known in eastern county Her father John Rutherford died two weeks earlier Funeral services will be held at Disciple church Martel Thursday at 11 Rev James Gray Caledonia and M B Gallther Martel officiating Interment in Theria cemetery
An aged Italian lady lost her ticket on the depot platform this morning causing a disturbance as companions and fellow travelers joined in alarm and accusations of theft. Officials struggled to restore order while anger among foreign passengers surged.
A report states A L Conrad, a well known Mansfield clerk, has been appointed to the railroad position and assumed duties Monday morning. The announcement follows questions about earlier agency statements and rests on authority cited in the local depot report.
Ida Ul Fait, jailed in the county women’s ward, has served many days in solitary and insists she will not pay the original fine. Officials fear her mind may derange as she refuses food at times and berates the sheriff who brought her to jail. Commissioners may be urged to grant her liberty to prevent further deterioration.
A 15 year old girl from Waldo eloped with 18 year old Lena Adams but her mother Mrs John Morrison objected to the match. After a three mile ride the girl sought shelter at a friend’s home near Atwood and wired her lover to come. Authorities traced the couple and the girl was returned home while the boy learned plans were foiled.
Railroad officials debate challenging the two cent fare law before the Ohio legislature as renewed activity follows the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling deeming the law unconstitutional. Some believe odds favor the policy, while others insist it is unfair and unconstitutional, with a united attack expected within weeks.
John L. Ronan is notified by the Pea Court of Marion County Ohio to show cause why he should not be removed as administrator of the estate of Solomon Frans deceased. The show cause deadline is February 6 1908 at Werm. Judge G H FosomR presiding.
Albert LaDow of 410 West Church Street held ticket 56962 which drew the gold watch donated by the Marion Clothing and Cloak Company.
The funeral for Avis Rigor, died from burn injuries sustained Monday, was held at Mt Pleasant church Tuesday afternoon with interment in the church cemetery. The voluntary relief association of the D and M held a gathering in Delaware with about twelve local employees in attendance. The group now totals 125 members, roughly a third of the company's local staff, and social activities followed the meeting.
William Dodds was arrested for house breaking at Waterloo street and jailed in the city bastile. He admitted entering the Boyd residence, stole a gramophone, used it for a drunken entertainment, and later sold it to an Erie Telegraph operator. In mayor's court he pled guilty, fined 50 dollars plus costs totaling 55, and sentenced to six months in the Columbus workhouse. He will be taken to the workhouse tomorrow morning.
The city relief committee fed all guests this morning as the free bed program grows. Sun Howell was arrested on North Main Street at 12:30 AM for loitering and begging. the mayor sternly lectured him in court while thirty four men were housed and then expelled from the city.
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