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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
8
Local retailer lists updated suit markdowns from 4.60 and 5.00 to 3.43, with other price tiers falling to 2.00 or 2.50 and a 3.43 final tag. The ad emphasizes wide reductions across suit categories and encourages quick purchases.
The Prohibition Party in Mase Ber recognizes Daniel Uneapher for years of untiring effort in upholding party principles. Resolutions urge party workers to imitate his devotion and Christian life. A copy of the resolutions will be added to the minutes and sent to his family. dated Marton Ohio July 27, 1908.
A local lamp lighter plans to quit after a dispute with youths spoiling a street lamp on Blaine avenue. A young man on a veranda allegedly caused the outage while Cupid’s interference and a late night quarrel left the lighter with an unsolved mystery. The column notes the stray tale of romance and mischief ending with the lamp lighter out and Cupid apart.
A three mile parade introduces Tingling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows to Marion on Monday. The display features 660 horses, 20 camel team, 1,280 participants, a new menagerie, and a dazzling parade with carved wagons and gold burnished thrones. The circus promises a totally rebuilt, richer production with European performers and a twofold appeal for visitors.
State auditor’s July and January 1908 reports show 8860 saloons in July and 9418 in January with total annual revenues reaching 2 804 276.02 dollars. Despite fewer saloons, state and municipal funds increased significantly due to higher per saloon revenue under the Atkin license law.
Large crowds will be accommodated by two Cedar Point trips as workers from Houghton Sulky Co Wollenweber Co Silk Mills Co and Houghton Merkel Co join the Fairbanks Steam Shovel Co for a one day outing offering both profit and pleasure.
Three delegates Misses C BE Row ey Mrs Willa Manley and Mrs Ming lle McMasters were appointed by the Frances Richards WCTU to attend the county convention on August 18. The Union met at Wesley M E church Wednesday afternoon. reports of superintendents showed good work by members. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Wesley M E church at 8.
A semi intoxicated Walter Hickman beat his young wife during a violent home row in Agosta before midnight. Neighbors, urged by cries of help, rushed to protect the woman as Hickman threatened to shoot. Marshal Snyder disarmed him and placed both Walter and Tune Hickman under arrest. the victim, eighteen, near childbirth, remained precarious. Prisoners face trial Friday in the Agosta mayor's court.
The funeral for Kaos Holmes who died at LaRue on Wednesday will be at 8 o'clock Friday afternoon from William Ducatt’s home in Scott Town. Rev. Kinnear will officiate and interment will be in Scott Town cemetery. Funeral services for John Wixtead, who died Tuesday, will be from St Mary’s Church Saturday at 9 AM with Rev. Father Joseph Denning officiating. Interment will be in St Mary’s cemetery.
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