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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR notes describe images of all Pennsylvania governors in the half-tone section of a Pittsburgh Dispatch issue dated Sunday June 14. The text touts the Dispatch as the best paper in the United States and mentions a melt feature related to an annual roast event.
Will an Brown, a 48 year old farm hand working under a telephone line on the Delaware Pike, was struck by lightning during a storm Monday afternoon. He lay unconscious for hours before Dr. E J Brady revived him. no scorch marks were observed but the current affected his brain and he recovered enough to return home that night.
The Tally Wag Vaudeville show ticket sale starts Monday morning at 8 o'clock at the Franch opera house. OG
Miss Pearl Laverne Stiffer and Vern J. Wynn wed quietly at the Free Baptist church in the evening service led by Rev George Barnard. Only close relatives attended the intimate ceremony. The bride is daughter of Simon Peter Siffler of Hepburn and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs JW Wynn, a local barber. The couple will reside in the city.
Delaware July 9 The gift of 59000 for a new School of Music Building at Ohio Wesleyan University was announced by President Welch at Recognition Day. Total gifts for the year reached 175000 with a 12000 athletics field and minor art additions to Monnett Hall. One hundred thirty graduates will receive diplomas on Thursday. Axboston's shows all men's wines from 5 up to 12 at Beatty Long's.
The Tally Wag show committee at Grand Opera House waives a packing case stunt for Jacques Brothers trick. The note warns that nailing a box could foil the escape, signaling a potential flat defeat for the Jacques Brothers in their Treak Mystery act. La Follette appears to be involved with Epworth on Wednesday.
Residents on Leader Street fear hobos gathered at the Marion Manufacturing Company yards. Police struggle to disperse crowds, prompting calls for ambulance service and urging residents to stay inside as authorities seek order amid ongoing disturbance.
Postmaster M B Dickerson not listed for a raise as local offices stay in first class status. Stamp sales last year fell short of a thousand dollars above prior war levels, leading to no salary increase and fears the Marl en office remains mid tier among city offices. Turner's fancy homegrown strawberriery picked fresh daily.
The state building inspector report was accepted and will be studied further. A $186,596 school enumeration was approved. Changes to text may occur before August. Plans included sanitary closets at Forest Lawn costing $600 and a fence for Oak Street vacancy, with all board members present. Debate over re electing Superintendent Frank ended three to three, delaying the decision. Several applicants remain under review, with scrutiny from agencies and possible county involvement. The office of Buildings and Grounds and Juniors Superintendent was abolished, sparking debate over janitorial supervision and budget, as the board delays further action on janitors and sewer issues on David Street.
The Ferrell Medicine Co case ends with a receiver appointed, John Gunder, to wind up the business. Hatch claims stock valued at 477.45 plus groceries worth 745, seeking accounting and profit share. Separate trial ends with Emer Ramsey found guilty of attempted burglary in Caldonia after a three hour jury deliberation.
The death of Stes Ray Black, a former resident of Agowla, occurred in Columbus hospital Monday evening. Her demise was due to a complication of the lungs after only a few days of suffering. Thravians will be shipped to Afrosta Tuesday evening and interment will be made Thursday afternoon.
The Marion County Matinee Club executive committee met at Co. H. Caney to arrange the racing season opening on a Friday afternoon. Plans specify four good races with multiple entrants and a concert before and during the events.
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