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A local retailer advertises a sale offering all fancy vests at 2.50 dollars each. The announcement highlights a limited stock event aimed at shoppers seeking affordable wardrobe updates.
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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
8
A local retailer advertises a sale offering all fancy vests at 2.50 dollars each. The announcement highlights a limited stock event aimed at shoppers seeking affordable wardrobe updates.
Miss Ottie B. Smith of Waldo and Amos F. Augenstine of Marion wed quietly at the Wesley M. E. parsonage on Olney Avenue at 8 o clock morning. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Booth, is well known in Waldo. the groom is a farmer. After a short wedding trip they will reside in this city with friends. The notice also promotes the Fairbanks Steam Shovel Co excursion to Cedar Point on Monday July 31 with special trains from Marion and Sandusky and ticket prices.
A large force works on the Marion and Upper Sandusky traction line, soon to join, aiming to connect Toledo and Columbus. The project, expected to finish by Christmas, will link Columbus, Marion, Upper Sandusky, and Towle with the C M and B rail to the fork north of the Pounsyl.
A large work force grades a Marion to Upper Sandusky line with about twenty five teams. F M Ohm of Toledo, company president, says right of way secured and three routes exist between Marion and Fortoria. Local subscriptions reach about $10,000 amid rising financial confidence. projected cost near $22,000 per mile fully equipped.
Mr. Martin KB Harris of Cleveland and Miss Ethel Beers of this city were united in marriage at the parsonage of the First Methodist church in Cleveland at eight o'clock Monday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. W. Teope. The bride is well known locally and the couple will reside in Cleveland where the groom is employed as an engineer.
City fathers met in regular session with all members present. They voted to borrow 10000 from the Manion National Bank for street projects including High and Main streets and paving north and south High Street. A resolution to adjust over assessments on properties was referred to the treasurer and auditor. A sewer improvement on Fainground Street was approved. The Board of Elections asked 2200 for election registration expenses. An ordinance for park rules was referred to the solicitor. Cameron Septic Tank Co accused of patent infringement. city may seek a license. Mason Temple drainage benefits discussed. committee to meet with Masonic group for compensation.
A garden observer reports a freak plant growing on the Garden City pike. The unfused potato and tomato vines merged naturally and developed abnormally rather than through grafting. The owner notes such a rare plant is seldom seen and exceptionally well formed for its kind.
A local Indianapolis man describes long lasting stomach trouble and cramping eased by Dr Williams Pink Pills. He credits improved appetite and relief from dizziness and constipation after three years of illness and urges others to read What to Eat and How to Eat, with mail order options and prices from Williams Medicine Co.
On Main and Church streets at noon two youths raced free chickens from a wagon bringing country produce. Pedestrians joined, fowls reclaimed, and locals laughed at the quirky town moment while admires joked about Creme Chocolatie to serve at tea.
A telegram from Thad Crissinger, who traveled to St Joseph Idaho to recover Walter M Hotstetter’s remains, reached his father this morning. The message says Crissinger will start home immediately with the body, noting there are mysterious features in connection with Hotstetter’s death, reported as an accidental drowning.
County Recorder John A. Key releases annual conveyance data for Marion, detailing 1226 deeds and 716 mortgage cancellations. Land values average $330.67 per acre in corporate areas and $66.77 on agricultural lands, with total mortgage values down from 1907.
Fourteen year old Mildred Guthery daughter of Mr and Mrs John Guthery of south of LaRue was thrown from a horse Monday at 8 pm suffering a broken left arm. She was mounting when the horse bolted and dragged her to the ground. LaRue physician gave surgical care and she is able for an early recovery.
Tax payers across the county paid taxes on a quiet Saturday as County Treasurer Wottring balanced books for the day. About 20 000 dollars was collected yesterday, with a portion from Prospect and Galedonia, marking the largest sum of the summer tax season.
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