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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
8
The Board of Education held a regular session with little of consequence. No action was taken on designating a depository for school funds. Attorneys noted state law. if one local bank exists it may serve as depository, else the highest bidder should determine the choice. The board favored advertising for competitive bids but left the decision to the treasurer and solicitor.
The board reviewed current balances including seven thousand seven hundred six dollars and forty six cents in the main fund, a tuition of one hundred fifty seven dollars, and a contingent fund over forty eight thousand. Enrollment rose from 9,?90 to 9,990 with a gain of about 19, and several improvements were considered though no actions were taken.
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered chronic inflammatory rheumatism for six weeks with eight doctors and severe swelling before experiencing immediate relief after using Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism. She could walk about in three days according to Hill. The ad notes the product is sold by The Dumble Benormacy Jrugsiat opposite Kerr House.
White Wlag at McKinley Lake is noted with celebratory carnation plans for McKinley’s birthday. The old McAuley Water Street Mission in New York marks thirty-pinth year of work, with carnations mentioned at F B Blake’s on West Center Street.
A citizen committee heard railroad engineers reveal Marion faces a million dollar track lowering project through the city core. Total costs near 1.1 million with railroads to cover about half, prompting calls to cut estimates by 50 percent and sparking debate on funding and impact.
A quarterly conference and special revival session at Epworth M Church will be held with Rev B Platt of Central Christian Church scheduled for Friday evening. Strong interest surrounds the ongoing meeting at Epworth and it will continue for one week.
Boston Symphony Orchestra performance in Columbus on Thursday January 30 1008 followed by rail service to Marion. The D and M Ry Co will run cars through to Marion from Union Depot immediately after the show. Fare 41 5 round trip. Call GC B and M for ticket details.
Rural mail carriers confront a practice where residents place coins in rural mailboxes to buy stamps. It causes hardship for carriers who must search boxes, invites theft risk, and blurs accountability. Postmasters urge residents to keep stamps on hand or use a small cup in the box to drop coins. Polo Tonight Ladies Life Tu Thurett.
Central Christian church officials circulate a petition among members urging passage of the Rose County local option bill in Ohio. The petition will be read by the clerk in the house. Activists citywide gather signatures to support the measure. January 29 marks President McKinley’s birthday with a carnation tribute to his memory.
The item notes a five cent all buy offer at F Blake's on McKinley’s birthday January 29 at 126 West Center street and mentions stationary distribution aimed at improving poultry. It also states one couple in a thousand reach a golden wedding anniversary.
Rev. G J Rourke has been offered the pastorate of the First Presbyterian Church in Toronto and is weighing the call. trustees and Princeton College faculty both urged acceptance. The Toronto church seats nearly 3,000 with about 1,500 members and potential for broader work.
All the dainty stripes and checks are here in Ginghams and the plain shades in Galateas for boy's wear. Zephyr Gingham line offers patterns and regular fifteen cent prices.
The item lists fine Zephyr Ginghams with noted effects and examples. It highlights fashionable fabrics and patterns, emphasizing quality and style in a concise catalog note from the era.
Madras cloths introduce a spring line on sale this morning with new effects including satin cord alongside small genteel patterns. Used for shirt waists shirt waist suits and men's shirts. Prices listed as two pri loc 18 gain wide.
A technical note describes a novel pumping method using a continuous rope and rollers to lift a liquid from boreholes. The setup mentions German engineering, a large quantity of oil or malt and acid solutions, and the liquid being squeezed between rollers for ascent. Suggested as economical for draining mines and pump maintenance.
An advertisement promises cure for piles in six to fourteen days using PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee. It markets a quick relief claim and urges purchase with a zero cent price indicator.
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