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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
7
A garbled miscellany reflects on aging and optimism, contrasting elder wisdom with lighthearted anecdotes. It mentions a Kansas editor dubbed village idiot by some, jokes about editors and readers, and a Wisconsin divorce case, noting weight and behavior as odd fault lines. The piece showcases broad regional quirks from Kansas Oklahoma Wisconsin and Chicago, with a playful, old newspaper voice.
An amused town editor wed recently and in writing up the ceremony mixed words, declaring his wife the best lady in the land and a conk superior to none. The piece prompts playful questions about intent and meaning as readers laugh at the tangled prose and snowy misprints recalled in this column.
John W. Kern the Democratic vice presidential nominee was greeted by about 5000 residents in Delaware street court yard. Mayor Rockwellter and Vice President Fairbanks spoke as Kern addressed the large audience, praised by supporters and cheered by Republicans and Democrats alike.
The body of Wilko Williates a 60 year old farmer was found hanging from a tree near Mary det and Templevile. An initial view suggested suicide but head wounds and signs of beating raise murder suspicions. A marriage record shows a 13 year old bride Elizabeth Walle. Williams had recently rented to the groom's father and searched for a new spouse. The village investigates the death and a recent trip to visit a daughter near Campion Missouri is noted.
Col Herbert G Catrow Republican candidate for Congress drove a car that struck and killed Eugene Sullivan a laborer in Pasian July 16. The driver and other occupants fled but Catrow later surrendered with his attorney at police headquarters admitting he was the driver and expressing remorse.
Ravenna report states Frank Kibler fatally shot Ravenna resident Crate at the Roberts home after Crate rode with Kibler and Kibler hid behind a tree. Kibler surrendered to officers and is a former railroad worker from Straceville.
Miss Auber Lawland, amid a social stir in the Willetts family circle on Long Island, reiterates she has married Samuel Willetts while preparing a month long cruise to Europe on the White Star liner. The shipboard scene includes a passing mention of the surname Lawland and reaction from bystanders.
Philadelphia July 16 detectives pursue fresh leads in the Wilson murder case. Investigators study 1500 letters from women patients found in Wilson's office and visit former patients in other cities to identify the sender of the poisoned ale.
In Juarez Durango region three Mexican bandits Canovio Rodrigues El Jorimdo Antonarlo Reyes and Phil Ocarpo Reyes were found dead west of Durango. They were tied by the murder of American ranch owner H. S. Dete, killed last May. Authorities believe rival gunmen shot them.
In Northport James W Simpson arraigned after Mrs Horner aged wealthy woman killed at home. Mrs Horner testified she feared him for a long time and that threats and demanded money preceded the shooting. Grand jury examination ordered with $500 bond. Dr Fimpnon severely wounded and Roosevelt hospital condition cited.
The four railroad shops quit work at noon on Wednesday in sympathy with Beach Grove boilermakers who oppose the pay system and demand a wage-con solidation. Big Four must cover Erie rail improvements or lose passenger and freight capacity, as railroads face higher costs and fewer operating economies. The Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds an eight hour law for railway telegraphers.
Property owners along the proposed route petition Marion County Commissioners to appoint a special session on July 31, 1908 to lay out a Free Turnpike Road under the One Mile Amendment statutes. The route runs east of Grand Prairie and Salt Rock townships, about 2.34 miles, with an annual levy of up to ten dollars per thousand for up to 25 years. Signed May 11, 1908 by RED BROOKS and others.
Larry shows a controversial check from a Chinese laundryman to a friend, claiming it serves as identification for calling his glutton. He vows to smash the pige tailed heathen’s head, strides toward Ping Yam’s laundry. The scene unfolds amid tense street exchanges and ethnic tensions in Chicago.
Daily market report from East Buffalo dated July 16 shows cattle and sheep prices with varied firmness. Wool and wooly recuts active, sheep and yearlings priced between 5.25 and 7.80, wethers 4.25 to 4.50, mixed stock 2.75 to 4.00, hog receipts around 3,000 with slow demand, pigs and heavy cattle offered at 6.75 to 7.40, some coughing noted in livestock terms.
Union Stock Yards MI and Cleveland report mixed hog and cattle prices with higher futures for tomorrow. Hogs lower receipts at Cleveland and mixed heavy pigs. sheep and lambs steady with 12 000 Revelrys and 5 000 est tomorrow. grain notes show Wheat fluctuations in Chicago with July and September figures.
The bulletin lists scattered figures for prices, dates, and listings across dairy, butter, produce, and oats. Mentions New York market terms, mills, and several cryptic month ranges, totals, and opening and closing times, but many entries are garbled or partial.
Corrected daily market notes from Marion Mung & Grain Co and Chas Turner & Co show paying and selling prices for wheat corn oats rye clover and timothy seeds with diverse farm staples including butter lard syrups sugars and dried fruits. Flour brands with price per barrel or sack are listed alongside assorted beans and cereals.
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