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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
8
The new motor law takes effect after July 10 and bans unlicensed operation. Only registered chauffeurs may drive a motor vehicle on public highways, with owner and operator licenses, fees of 5 and 2 dollars, age 18 minimum, and speed limits of 10, 15, and 20 miles per hour by area. Police will enforce strictly.
A large crowd attended a Children’s Day city service at Pleasant U B Church, two miles south of town, led by Pleasant United Brethren Sunday School with help from Wad dell’s orphan home. About two hundred participated, with Miss Maud Lucas in charge and Rev. Dr. J. L. Henkley delivering the evening address.
Officer Jack McDonough of West End patrol recalls a 20 year gap with John Phillips from Lronton at Union Station. Phillips was en route to Lina for a G A R encampment when they met by chance. Their reunion brought back memories as they shared old times until the train departed.
City council discussed a proposed ordinance to remove obstructions from storefronts and keep lights on after hours. The frame ordinance failed to pass, to return for a second reading next meeting. The garbage furnace requires extensive repairs and a steel joist around the fire box. Bonds totaling 225 dollars and notes for 2400 dollars to City National Bank were authorized for street paving and repairs.
Township trustees discussed the Vikeround-sbreee topic and city rights to tax for out of city improvements, planning a joint review. The council adopted an ordinance to extend Mary Street mains and referred funds for Tain Avenue, set outhouse cleanup hours, and heard Mayer Brothers Asphalt’s cost estimates for resurfacing about 4000 yards at roughly 1.25 per yard. The safety board sought authorization to cut expenses by at least 1000 over six months, while the fire department charges remained unchanged. Mayor Schoerff’s tax levy and the next council meeting were noted for Monday night.
About sixty five relatives of Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Richland township gathered Sunday at their country home for a reunion. A large noon dinner followed by diversions filled the afternoon. Guests from afar included Mrs Charles Cope of Salamania Indiana Mrs Elinor Beard of Portland Indiana Mrs William Reynolds and sons Homer and Morris of Spencerville Ohio.
Wanted: every officer, teacher and scholar of the Central Christian Church Sunday School to attend the Union Picnic at Lincoln Park Thursday afternoon. PF Ay Han, Supt. Gel featu ry the Mircor wamt column.
The board of public safety instructed Chief Levi Cornwell and Mayor Loury Scherff to devise cost-cutting plans for the police department. All officers will serve part time with shifts and vacations scheduled to reduce monthly expenses from 70 to 100 dollars. A house car in the south yards of the Hocking Valley rail road was broken into today, a valuable watch stolen, and police are investigating.
R T Lewis & Co advertises Beatty and Long oxford shoes at 1.79 and 2.00 for other pairs. A special meeting for Eagles is set for Wednesday June 17 1908 at 7 40 PM to discuss important business. Also mentions cherries and Admiral Coffee with promotional language.
Ralph Peckham advance agent for Ringling Brothers circus called on the mayor’s office to arrange a visit. With the mayor away no decision was made, but it is likely the big show will land in the city about mid next month. A stray ad line mentions Beatty Lang’s and Kater’s Candy Shop.
Mothers of the local board consider re hiring for overseeing changes in school buildings. After dismissing Superintendent P S Wilson, the board now sees a manager is needed to meet state inspector requirements. Mr A Wilson is expected to be re employed at the next meeting as he has good chances for the role. One member expressed ignorance of conditions after voting against the measure.
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