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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
8
R W Hilnamon suffered heavy loss in a Sunday night blaze in Delaware. Two male teams of harness were destroyed, valued at 1000 dollars, with damage not covered by insurance due to policy exclusions. He is engaged in pike work in Delaware and had his team halted in that city.
A storm era letter claims Peter Fitzgerald, held on insanity charges, should be freed and rewarded for trying to wreck a city streetcar. The author praises his 'heroic act' as sane, argues it would have prevented drownings, while residents report open cars drenched in rain and inadequate curtains during the downpour.
Carl A. Albrecht, formerly of Marion now in Cincinnati, renews efforts to locate the proposed state hospital for crippled and deformed children in Marion County. He asks Governor Harris to consider Marion, cites railway advantages, and notes Dayton plans to move the Cash Register factory to Buffalo. He urges the Commercial Club to lobby the Cash Register Co. and stresses past Marion ties to the hospital movement.
A new shipment of children’s dresses arrived. Gingham dresses for ages 2 to 4 at 2c. Porcale dresses in checks and dots for ages 4 to 12 at 48c. Gambric dresses in light and dark colors, made to fit and look neat, all sizes at 8c.
Mrs Alma R Myers wife of George Myers dies at home six miles south of Marion after a stroke of apoplexy suffered last Friday afternoon while attending the funeral of Mrs Samuel Hain. She was sixty four, born in Pleasant township and lived most of her life there. Survived by husband and two daughters from a former marriage Miss Albertine Freeman and Minola Myers. Funeral Friday at two at the residence Rev D H Bailey officiating. Interment at Pleasant Cemetery.
Railroads report weak demand for Jamestown excursion travel with tickets scarce and several lines canceling or delaying outings until after July 1. Ohio Central stops Jamestown tickets through June 30s end and western routes to the fair are likewise deferred. Separately a West Columbia mother abandons her two children, leaving a note and no clear motive.
At a Service board meeting last night contracts were approved for many stone sidewalks and brick repairs. Streets and sewers chief George Blum was ordered to obtain two carloads of brick and to begin street repairs as brick arrives. Sandstone sidewalks on Mound Street Join Street Wilton Avenues and Cummin Avenue will be laid by H W Mann with bonds of 1600 dollars and completion by August 1. J P Uncapher was paid forty dollars for trees and street grading in Jones and Wilson additions. New inspectors for South Prospect Street and Grand Avenue sewer were named, wages two dollars per day. Bids due June 26 for 800 cubic yards of screenings for Lincoln and Garfield parks to finish walks and driveways by September 1.
Rev Herbert Bigelow of Cincinnati, once a candidate for secretary of state, visited Marion on Tuesday to urge a citizens meeting on initiative and referendum. He plans to appeal to business leaders and to have the Commercial Club arrange a large gathering. Directors of the club may set a time for the meeting.
A lady customer long bothered by tetter found relief after using one box of Chamberlain's Salve. Chamberlain's medicines are reported to give splendid satisfaction in the community. Sold by all druggists through M. H. Rodney & Co., Almond, Alabama.
Stark Directory Company of Canton reports Marion has 18 663 residents with part time movers and transient residents likely boosting the total toward 20 000. The firm has completed soliciting for a new directory and will publish it in a few weeks.
An antiseptic balm named Chamberlain Pain Balm is advertised to prevent blood poisoning from cuts, bruises, or burns. It allegedly speeds healing without maturation and reduces pain from a sprain or twist.
The Big Rink ends its season with a midsummer skate this Friday night. Ladies in white and gentlemen in soft shirts and belts are invited for the grand march at 9:00. From 12 to 2, a post-event skating session follows.
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