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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
5
Minnie Chimble, aged 19, of Martel, died after weeks-long illness due to tuberculosis. Her wake and funeral arrangements are announced by the Girls' Row Home. Funeral services set for Thursday at ten o'clock, with Rev. Dionham of Pranyite to conduct and burial in the Sister Church cemetery follows.
Mies May Dowll entertained the Stitcher at 4 regular meeting night on Chan e street. The evening featured games and refreshments. The text meeting location was undecided. W W L M 8 of United Brethren church to meet at Mrs Yoakam's Sharp Street Thursday at 2.
The petit jury reported for duty on Wednesday for a $10,000 damages suit brought by Orlando Pehl, administrator of LeRoy Hanery's estate, against a railroad company. The jury viewed the accident site at TaRue arena. trial resumes later. Clem Lucas pled guilty to a paternity charge and was ordered to pay $260 in monthly installments of $25, with future support for the child.
A Canby Lodge meeting covers K of P ball arrangements for Webb Park on July 4 and candidate degrees next Tuesday. Home Guards elect officers this evening at 7 30. Marion Chapter discusses Mark past master, plus an upcoming lodge installation. Catholic Ladies of Ohio, City Council and Druids Lodge hold meetings with multiple initiations and memorial services planned. Hoo’s Laxative Cough Syrup advertised for chest congestion and cough relief.
Jerry Wile Manis stands trial for the murder of Shad Westbrook, an Ashley stockman killed in Cardington by March 1904. Ten jurors have been selected as the indictment accuses Williams of first degree murder. The alleged crime involved a chilly robbery and the disposal of the body.
Mew BC Lawrence and daughter Mae of hrnnada Minsteripps are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs George BE Lawrence on Kant Chireh Street in W. FE. Brefield. James G. Fairbanks have returned from Portland Maine after attending the annual meeting of the net Water company and will be in town next week.
Reported incident at the Marion Steam Shovel shops leads Charles Smith to a medical office after a foreign object injured another man, John Blutchinson, who sustained a fracture of the right arm falling on the stone sidewalk near Arontalt's restaurant. Dr H J Lower provided treatment.
Marion Weaner No 280 members of the National Association of Letter Carriers elected I. Martin as delegate to the national meeting in Canton starting Labor Day week. M. T. Weaver was named alternate. Vacation schedules for carriers were set with July 1 as the start. Bisel to take 15 days off, Ro J. Pennell first off duty.
City school examiners choose July 24 and 25 for a special examination in line with school board instructions. Officials fear the current supply of qualified teachers may be insufficient to meet next year’s staffing needs.
A Youth's Companion anecdote portrays Ephraim Farlowe detailing neighbors flaws with mild humor. He admires a cow with keen sight and a hen with unusual ambition, yet mischiefs on the farm lead to spilled milk and a toppled stool during a playful chase.
The Personal notices report a baby girl born on the night to Mr and Mrs Joby A Key of Cummins Avenue, with family and visiting details scattered through a string of names and places including Bellefontaine Ohio and Corning New York. Other items mention visits from Dennis O Keefe, John Porter in Went Center Ohio, and Dayton business for County Auditor Charles L Ale.
In a quirky exchange Gunner notes his wife bought four boxes of cigars. The old man and Guyer tease about the brand name Bamnon or Samion, joking that one seems misheard or miswritten and implying the cigar’s scent or strength is strong.
A crude damaged tale recounts Jonk Anderson of the city swapping hats with a sleeping Harrods farmer near Union Station and laughing loudly as he left. Police tracked him to an eating house where Anderson admitted the stunt. The report also mentions P R Seluliz jailed for six days, and other minor arrests linked to drunkenness and city work.
A young woman of social prominence planned baptism by immersion in the river. A four year old boy, Charlie, watched curiously as the minister struggled in the turbulent water. Later she greeted him and asked if he knew who she was, prompting his confident reply about witnessing the baptism.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a disturbance involving a janitor, a burglar, and a claim about not letting children near the scene. The garbled text references a husband and a top politician, with phrases about building access and children, but lacks clear names, places, or dates.
A cryptic phrase dominated by regional chatter, referencing Mamie You and William. It hints at a controversial question of origins and welfare, with a Chicago Daily News citation implied. The fragment suggests a sensational tone about a baby’s or family legitimacy.
Meetings are now in session at Claridon with large crowds. Plans propose forming a Marion County camp meeting association to hold annual events, led by evangelist Rev. Mr. Melaughtin. City leaders anticipate bringing attendees from across the state, with lodging provided for extended stays.
The Marion Clothing and Cloak Company runs a biweekly ad offer giving a beautiful gold clock as a prize. The promotion runs with a Saturday night drawing, dated June 20, inviting customers to participate in the free clock giveaway.
The nine mile Kishocoquillas Valley Railway from Belleville to Teedevilles Pa seeks I C C authority to issue stock to stockholders within the system. Though wholly within Pennsylvania the local law does not apply as the commission flags the proposal. Management aims to provide investors with a souvenir on the trip as the big steam motor car is set to pass through the city tonight or tomorrow morning.
A fragmentary notice describes an Erie Railroad trial to introduce regular service on connecting lines for testing. It notes an Erie passenger agent and William Hartsough of the Valley Co on a trip related to a potential expansion linking Dayton and Degatar, with headquarters in the city.
Hone Missionary society of Epworth holds a Friday gathering on June 27 at 8 PM at the home week Mission. The program includes devotions, a report on City Mission work, and talks by Mrs Wesley Myers Wow Mins Grace Thinman. Members are asked to bring a live number after seven to Home Missions and a Pine Salve Carboliaed advertisement is noted.
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