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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
8
Mrs A FE Cheney and Miss Pear embark for Europe aboard the American Line steamship Abraham Lincoln bound for Hamburg. The Cheneys intend a lengthy tour of Britain and continental Europe, spending about five million in almond? currency likely, after visiting Mr Cheney's father in Vermont before sailing from New York.
First car leaves Marion at 6 a.m. and runs hourly. Last carriage to Columbus departs by 1 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. this week.
A thirteen year old boy, Elijah Orr of Senate Street, was seriously injured when struck by a pilot arm of a locomotive between an Erie passenger train and a Big Four freight near the northeast section of the tracks at about nine this morning. Flesh torn from his right shoulder, no bones broken, he was taken to the Sawyer Sanatorium after ambulances arrived.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Epworth M E Belmarsh held a well attended meeting at the church Thursday afternoon. Mrs Motley presided and hymn One Thought of Thee opened the session. Mrs Minnie Myers read the scripture, followed by a drill by Mrs Kilbury. The Gospel Among the Burmese was discussed by Mrs B C Smith. A tale by Mrs Meiley concluded the meeting which adjourned to meet again the Thursday in August on the lawn of Mrs Kilbury on North Greenwood Street.
The Young Ladies Society of the Central Christian Church held a pleasant picnic at Lincoln Park on Thursday afternoon. Most members attended enjoying boating, with three guests invited: Ruth Baldwin of Warren, Mrs Edward Mattenfort of Lancaster, and Mrs Marion McKinney of Delaware.
The Queen Eschers Circle of Ep worth Methodist church met at Dr. and Mrs. A. HK Lawson on East Center street. Grace Campbell spoke on Line Open Line and Miss Zolix Mann presented Traveler's Aid Work. Devotions preceded the brief program and reports from the recent convention led to a social session.
A divided Harmony meeting aimed to heal rifts between two congressional factions. Congressman Mouser pushes for unity and new officers, with plans for Cedar Point conventions and possible dual nominations. Attendees from Upper Sandusky, Fremont, Sandusky, Crestline and nearby towns are listed.
Funeral services for Michiel Latfier were conducted at the Ameta home this afternoon. The interment occurred at Agowta cemetery.
The twentieth annual excursion of the Marion Steam Shovel Company took 1400 residents to Cedar Point. Twenty four coaches were split into two sections, leaving seven and ten minutes apart, with both groups returning this evening. The weather was ideal, baskets appeared plentiful, and no accidents were reported. Baker's band and the Steam Shovel band played along the route. The public square event was praised by organizers and participants.
A moonlight social hosted by the First Baptist Church ladies occurred Thursday evening on the Lincoln lawn at Church and Vine streets. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake, mingled on a decorated lawn under a bright moon, with proceeds aiding the church.
Store announces tomorrow sale with low prices on ready to wear silks dress goods wash goods linens ginghams muslin underwear and infants clothing. Also eye glasses and medical services offered by Dr Lungar in Huber Block with a gold medal tease for Admiral Loffen mention.
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