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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
8
Local notice reports Harold Williamson fell from a swing at Lincoln Park Sunday evening. He reportedly swung higher to test his limits and struck a hard impact at the ground, with witnesses describing the accident at the park.
A mixed local item lists patent applications including valves and railway components, with names like J. G. Currett and others. Also notes theater tickets and a classified style appeal inviting readers to clip ads from the Mirror Columns. Upcoming El Paso visit mentioned for Mr Thew.
Fragmentary advertisement notes a wide range of sterling and silver plated ware offered at popular prices. It promises quality from common to artistic pieces and urges price comparisons to prove value.
Police report a series of arrests for gambling and related incidents. Three men—Chetinefelter, Officer Weedwy, and others—faced mayoral hearings after a crap game bust. Milton Hopkins released after a lecture. bicycle theft case resolved with restitution and warning. David Moffett sought by Upper Sandusky authorities. small cart theft reported near Conter Street.
The article notes high valuations in Richland and Tully townships with averages around 37 to 40 per acre and totals rising from old to new appraisements. It lists multiple townships and appraisers, mentions tax impacts, and cites figures for farm land valuations and proposed assessments. It also covers railroad notes, throughbred shipments from Kentucky to South America, and Erie Railway operations including crew changes and traffic volumes.
Probate court awarded custody of Thelma and George Harruff to the Marion Humane Society. Aiming for a home, the children aged three and five were placed in the Children's Home after Humane Officer Ulsh took them there. A local man credited his niece as the prettiest girl in Marion, praising Hewitt's Kaay Task soap for cleaning and whitening laundry.
A person unknown pulled the fire alarm box at Mt Vernon and Fli Street at 1 0 a m Sunday. Responding units found no one in the vicinity. Marriage licenses issued to several couples including Leroy Hauck with Alma Woodruff and Dolph McWherter with Maudie Baughman. J G Leffler began duties on the city’s board of quadrennial Appraisers after William Files Sr resigned. Fries served as board secretary and Leffler was elected secretary by the board.
Local residents and guests listed for weekend arrivals and departures. Mr and Mrs Bod Kansas and daughter attend Hilldale College exercises. many friends travel from Van Wert, Toledo, Chicago, Lima, Urbana, and beyond. Attendees include Mrs Hattie Reach, Mrs Edward Wert, Mrs Eli Masky, Mrs Bertha Brinkwalker.
Minn TDith Wolf departed yesterday for Rome New York following several weeks as a guest of Miss Daisy Hardjing on Center Street east.
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