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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
10
Robbers broke into the Radnor elevator owned by Frank Confare between two and four o clock Thursday morning. They damaged the office safe by removing door fixtures and the combination, couldn’t open the safe, and escaped with a stall rifle, cartridges, mileage book, and 60 pennies. The work appeared amateur, but a clue exists.
A third grade boy writes that nerves respond quickly to orders. He explains that when told to sit up straight, the nerves in his eye signal his brain to act fast to avoid punishment from the teacher. The observation highlights how quickly nerve impulses translate suggestion into action in young students.
The Protected Home Circle elected officers after an annual election and staged a social hour with luncheon. Marion Lodge No. 402 Knights of Pythias announced plans for a stage event next Friday featuring two candidates for the rank of knight. Marion Lodge No. 70 AM held a meeting at the Masonic temple to arrange Christmas Day celebrations and master’s degree work. A Cosmopolitan writer lauds old maids for their humanitarian work and influence.
A colored preacher with little worldly means grew frustrated during a morning service at Mic church. He addressed congregants with a harsh admonition about proper reverence and attention, though the exact wording is garbled in the preserved text.
A Marion Pantily Theater program announces an all star bill headlined by a noted comedy titled The Lady the Tad and the Coon. Harvey Reese and the Alfrey sisters will present the feature act. Loren Quillin, a comedy acrobat, is touted for exciting performances and strong audience appeal.
An old musical stage note reports Gertrude and Robert Day presenting a romantic western playette titled On the Cheyenne Trail to Marion audiences. The program includes a quintet and a song We Have No One to Care for Us Now with a quartet, plus pictorials Cubic Ike fishing and First Again.
The Leeper Haas family feud near Palmview Street ended when the mayor and Rev C J Buerckle mediated. Both sides agreed to file no affidavits, police will guard Fourth of July crowds, and park preparations were set. Several minor arrests followed for drunkenness and fireworks, with fines imposed in mayor's court.
A merchant boasts a pen saving trick by soaking ink to extend pen life, while a hungry tramp pockets spoons from a feeding scene. A sharp dialogue ends with the tramp declaring departure, joking he never meant to take the house.
A quip from Stray Stories features Wedderly and Singleton debating if Wedderly can wed a girl who can swim. Singleton questions happiness, while Wedderly argues a swimmer might keep things quiet, reflecting a playful marriage rumor in comic dialogue.
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