Break in Line Delays Repairs Near Mt Gilead
A planned repair of the main Marion Gas pipeline near Mt Gilead was postponed after an unexpected gas line break during earth removal. The incident caused a 180 round pressure gas flash and fire, forcing workers to halt, secure the line at midnight, and restart gas flow by 8 30. Early residents observed the flare and ensuing disruption as crews resumed setting pipes.
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Marion Gas Company
Mt. Gilead
Marion
Gate repairs at Mt Gilead site after Sunday minstrel accident
Work to replace several old gates at Mt Gilead will begin within a few weeks. Crews will anchor pipes to prevent any repetition of the incident during the K of P Minstrels event at the Grand.
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Mt. Gilead
Tax Review Board Begins Duty Amid Real Estate Additions Surge
The County Board of Equalization opens work after a Monday meeting with Auditor Allen. P Kelly elected chairman Thollux fy Emory clerk L B McNeal and George Brown serve on the board. New plat additions during the year ending April 1907 reached record levels with over 600 lots in one tract and more than 1 000 lots platted in Marion township. The board will review assessors reports and re evaluate real estate additions outside city limits. A separate puff ad promotes Man Zan the Great pile remedy with a money back guarantee and local drug store sale.
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Board of Tax Review
Allen
P. Kelly
Thollux Fy Emory
L. B. Mc Neal
George Brown
Ecity
County Boar of
Marion Township
Kuhns Dies From Wounds Murder Conviction Pardoned
An obituary note details Kuhns dying from wounds after a murder conviction and governor pardoned two years earlier. The piece extols self treatment due to high medical costs and promotes Chamberlain's remedies as affordable household medicines, listing five products and a $1.25 bundle price.
Meeting thief identified after capture and pardoned man’s fate
A garbled report recounts a shooting incident and a prisoner brought to town. Kuhns named as a key figure, Seven Duileth wounded, and a man described as a physical giant was pardoned in 1906 by Governor Herrick. The text then notes the subject's silence since then and speculation about his condition.
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Ander
Kuhns
Kichos
Gov. Herrick
Kohne
J Sagt Bree
Death of notorious horse thief Marvin Kuhn in Van Wert jail
Marvin Kuhn once hunted in Marion and Foster counties and linked to the Campau murder died in Van Wert city prison after a shootout with Sheriff Hott and Arthur Smith. Police traced him from St Marys area to Cavette and the woods, where a gunfight left Kuhn mortally wounded. he died at 11 30 PM, with doctors confirming the wound. His life included a 1906 pardon by Gov Herrick after an 18 year penitentiary term and a long pursuit by lawmen across Indiana and Ohio.
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Marvin Fuhns
Marlow
van Wert
Kuhn
Kuhne
Marion County
Prospect
Charles Campau
Khas
Varn Wert
Marvin Kuhns
Hott
Sheriff Hott
Cavette
van Wert Jana
Tin Pardon
Bie
Marvin Kuhn
al- Wen
Ind
Avilla
Haw
Dre. Kuhn and Willson
Scott
Charles Campan
Fosterhe
Kuha
Columbus
Indiana
Death claims aged Marion resident Mary Gabler
Mary Gabler 73 died Saturday night at her Bellefontaine avenue home from paralysis after months of illness. Wife of Rev. Jacob Gabler she lived in the city about 20 years and most of her life in Marion county. Survived by a son and daughter. Funeral 1 o'clock Monday with Rev. J By Berchle officiating at Marion Cemetery.
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Mary Shel Gabler
Jacob Gabler
Bellefontaine Avenue
Deafness Cure Promised by Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It states catarrh causes most cases, mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure by Cheney & Co of Toledo and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured, with circulars available free.
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Hall
Cheney
Death of Mrs John Stowe at Spencerville
Telegram informs Charrins Stowe of South Prospect Street of the death of his sister in law Mrs John Stowe aged 68 at her Spencerville home after two years of illness. She had long resided in Richland Township and was well known in the local area.
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Charrins Stowe
Marion Post Office Upgraded to First Class Status
Postmaster M B Dickerson reports Marion’s post office has been raised to first class as shown by the latest report, with annual receipts exceeding 40 000. The change takes effect July 1 and may raise salaries and clerks’ pay, though overall receipts may mirror last year’s two month period. An additional order on salaries is expected soon.
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B, Dickerson
Hitchcook
Marion Post Office
Hma
Nonia
Salilea
Cone
Dickerson
Rural carriers’ annual examination announced for July 6
Postmaster Dickerson says rural mail carriers must file applications for the annual examination by June 21 and send them to Washington. Although no vacancies exist now, examinees will be placed on the eligible list. A meeting is set for Wednesday, June 5 at the local office.
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Powithon
Post
Dickerson
Washington
Marion boy escapes from Gallipolis hospital
A 15 year old Marion boy named Nero Weaver fled the state hospital for epileptics at Gallipolis about a year ago, along with two other boys. Authorities have asked Probate Judge Powter to watch for him. He is the son of Mrs. J. L. Austin of the Boston End area.
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Nero Weaver
Marion
Gallipolis
Powter
Weaver
J. L
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tab Advertisement Tonight
A playful promotional notice encourages using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tabs for tomorrow. It claims an agreeable laxative effect, clears the head, and cleans the stomach. Priced at 25 cents with free samples at drug stores. Mention of K. P. Minstrels on June 5 at Hel Grand providing entertainment.
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Chamberlain
Great Reduction in Millinery at New Idea Store
Beginning today New Idea Millinery at 30 East Church Street offers select hats at markdown prices. Hats now $10.00 $7.50 and $6.60 with remaining stock down to $4.00 and $5.00. Children's hats priced $1.49 to $3.00. All new, neatly trimmed, up-to-date styles ready for early sale. Grand, Pun? June 5.
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NEW Idea Millinery Store
East Church Street
Saloon Owners Prosper in Marion County under Aikin Law
Marion County saloonists appear to prosper after the Aikin Law boosted the Dow tax to $1,000 a year. Assessors across precincts report one more saloon than last year, with numbers rising in LaRue and Agosta. In Marion city the tally dropped from 37 to 36, while county totals show four Caledonia, four LaRue, one Agosta, four Prospect, two Waldo, and 26 in Marion.
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Marion County
Charles L. Allen
Marion
LaRue
Agosta
Caledonia
Prospect
Waldo
Man Struck by Erie Engine Near Union Depot
John Mulrow aged thirty nine residing at 229 North Prospect Street narrowly escaped death after a passenger train engine backed toward a westbound freight on the Erie rails east of Union Depot. Mulrow jumped off the track but was struck, suffering severe cuts, facial injuries, a broken right leg, and a mangled left thumb. He was taken to Sawyer Hospital for treatment and observed to be in serious condition.
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John Mulrow
Pool Street
Dewin
Ron
Erie Railroad
Union Depot
Murrow
Erie
Round House
Mulrow
D. W. Howard
Sawyer Banatoriu
J. W. Adair
Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised for injuries
An historic ad promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as an aniseptic liniment that prevents blood poisoning from cuts bruises or burns and speeds healing. It claims instant pain relief and quicker recovery than usual treatments. The note mentions a June 6 event by K. P. Minstrels at the Grand.
Lodge Meeting Announces Cooper Post G A H Session
A regular Cooper Post G A R meeting will be held tonight in the courthouse lobby room for important business. Also notes a patent medicine claim and a rental ad for two rooms at 400 South Grant Avenue, inquiries at Flocken Drug Store.
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Cooper Post G. 1 A. H
Court House
Grant Avenue
Woman Falls Into Cistern Near City Home
Mrs Henry Gibbe of west mile north of the city fell into a cistern at her home Saturday night. She was rescued with assistance from neighbors and city workers. Investigators reported no serious injuries and the incident is being investigated by local authorities.
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Henry Gibbe
Beth
Baldwin
Death of 18 year old Mrs Lillian Morbra man
Mrs Lillian Moehraman aged 18 died at her George street home Saturday at 5 pm from septicemia. She had lived in the city for years and was well known. Her parents are Mr and Mrs P Malo. Funeral services were held Monday at 9 am with interment at Brush Ridge cemetery. An unrelated notice on drug products is included in the text.
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Lillian Moehraman
George Street
P. Malo
Brush Ridge Cemetery
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Kleinmaiers
Kleinmaters
Nottingham
THE
Denman- Jenner Co
West Center Street
New York
K. of P. Minstrels
TAX Review Board
County Board of Equalization
Man Zan the Great
Zan
Flockan Drug Store
P. Ludwig
Marion's Specialty Store
Herrick
Chamberlain's
Mary E. Gabler
Yuneral Monday
Drugetsta
RERE
John Stose
Spencerville
Marion Boy
Edward Weaver
K. P. Minstrels
K. P. Mutmtres
the Grand, Pun. U
the Grand
Dado
Flocken Drug Store
Imre
Henry Gibbs
Warner & Edwards
Bolienne
Copenhagen
Warner
Edwards
Lillian Morbraman
Tas
Flocken
Stora
Abler_& Phillips
Phillips
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