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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
11
A grumbling old traveler claiming to be a forty niner arrived Friday in Marlon. He refused to state his name, wore a heavy coat and winter cap, and wandered the city recalling forests and swamps from 1808. He sought information on local affairs, teased locals, and drew mixed reactions as he narrated his experiences and history of the Erie route.
A fragment from a 19th century page shows a scene where a professional grumbler speaks to listeners whose interest dwindles. A croker lands in a large overcoat pocket as the younger person in the party initiates a prank, and a stray product pitch about Creme-Chocolate fudge mix appears, hinting at humorous ad copying within the text.
John L Shuck of Farming Street suffered a stroke while visiting Frank Busler in the Rapyville area Friday shortly after noon. He and Mrs Shuck had traveled from their city home that morning. doctors report the patient in very serious condition with prior health issues noted.
Thomas Cowan junior, son of Mr and Mrs Cowan of East Grange Street, fell near the Pairbanks stone quarry at about 6 pm Friday. He slid down a steep bank and suffered severe bruising and near complete crush of the little finger on his right hand. He was taken to Central Emergency hospital for surgical care.
Police captain and officers Jamen Cusle and D W Hell spent Friday gathering evidence against Seninet Dick Stevens Charles Monsette and George Gaffney who were arrested on chicken theft charges. All pleaded guilty at a Friday hearing before Mayor Scherff. fines of 10 and 30 day workhouse terms were imposed. More arrests likely as 12 stolen chickens traced to Mitchell and Serhner.
Robert Murphy ten, son of Mr and Mrs William Murphy of Davide street, fractured his right collar bone Friday afternoon after falling from a lumber wagon in the West End. The boy was treated at Central Emergency Hospital by Dr Chisholm after the horse jerked him to the ground.
Howard Steinman of Greenwood Street was badly burning his face and eyes by an exploding firecracker Friday evening. The injuries are not serious, and Dr J W McMurray treated him at once. TRY ADMIRAL COFFEE.
A constitutional cause for child bedwetting is cited. Mia M Bummers of Box W Notre Dame Ind will mail a free home treatment with full instructions to any mother. No payment required. The program claims to help both children and adults with daytime or nighttime urinary trouble.
William Prige who collapsed at a neighbor’s home near Prospect was conducted from the residence three miles south of Prospect at 3 PM Friday. The remains were buried in Radnor Cemetery. A dance in Sehwinger hall followed the services with Gold Medal pour available.
Vincent Molloy aged 12 and Harry Collins aged 10 were badly burned early today when a powder can exploded while they were charging a cannon. A firecracker mishap caused the can to ignite. Collins was reported in critical condition.
The Jackson Stock Company presents a show at the Grand this evening, praised as one of the best in years and welcomed back anytime. A matinee at 2:30 this afternoon offers adults 10 cents and children 5 cents at Lchwinger's halt ty. Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. It is not a quack medicine and has long been prescribed by physicians. Testimonials available upon request from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists. Also take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A Baltimore American business column quotes a remark questioning why one would marry a woman who is an embroidery expert. The exchange labels her as a “designing young person,” tying personal life to her craft and business.
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