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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
8
Riuday June 16 report Swarte Niven age 15 drowned at Raverbite Park. Bystanders state two others were present and one attempted to help but escaped. Authorities investigating the mishap at the riverside site where the boy disappeared under water.
In Columbus Ohio on June 26 a Supreme Court ruling permits sheriffs and county treasurers serving their first terms to seek reelection despite a one year extension and a four year cap under the biennial election law. Sheriff Wilson of Stark County won an order to place his name on the ballot, affirming the desire of counties to keep first term officials in office. The decision affects parties’ nominees W G Wottring and J A Drown, challenging their eligibility.
The article states Mr. Wottvlie and Mr. Crown will be the candidates for the offices they currently hold, indicating formal confirmation of two nominees. It mentions changes at Misa Warrington's millinery, noting new low price merchandise as part of former coverage.
A railroad color test car visited the city to test bearing and weight of train service components. The car arrived Thursday evening and will proceed to Huntington. Local workers showed strong interest in the relic, while B. Bombarger and Hyle of Callen filled vacancies as train staff. Trainmaster R M Connors from Neeking Valleys was in town Thursday.
Marion Ohio merchants advertise binder twine McCormick standard bhiiler twine ferrule and other twines at the Houghton Merkel Company. Cheaper twine offered with order by June 24 third lower tier pricing, urging early order and stock.
Property deals list multiple transfers in Marion and Claridon townships including undivided interests and single lots. Buyers such as Mitchell Austin and Dora A Carter acquire parcels ranging from 1 lot to 15.78 acres with prices from 8 800 to 1 500 dollars.
Officers for the ensuing year were installed by Marion Commandery No 36 Knight Templar with a dinner and degrees conferred. M B Dickerson installed officers including Daniel Evans Warden Waddell and Knapp. Memorial services of Easter Stars set for Sunday at Masonic Temple. other fraternal activities noted with large attendances and upcoming meetings.
Local notices report a twelve pound vow to Mr and Mrs Davis of Davids street this morning. Mrs Fryman of Sycamore remains seriously ill. James J Peacock weds Miss Flossie M Bland and Francia Smith weds Miss Maude Close in local ceremonies. Old Joe the fire brigade sorrel horse was sold for 90 to Joe Lincolny of Mt Gilead. The K P band gave a concert at Cortegrove Prospect with a large crowd. A Kl ex was named to the Greater Marion Poultry and Pet Stock association executive committee to fill a vacancy as the county fair expands its poultry premium list by 25 reeds across breeds.
Judge Young of the court of common pleas directs verdict for the defendant in Byron Serden versus Chicago and Erie. The suit is halted as the plaintiff failed to prove a proper initiation and contributory negligence, with damages sought for a killed horse. A separate Sulpho-Magnetis Springs versus Insurance Company action is dismissed. W M Hinklin is ordered to plead the fire loss claim.
Minnie Belle Redmon, daughter of Albert Redmon, died at age eleven years eleven months from obstruction of the bowel at her home 807 Davids Street. She was born in the city and showed promise in school. A brother and sister survive. Funeral services are set for 9 oclock Saturday at Pleasant Hill Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Notice to Light and Power Company customers: additions to power plant equipment require stopping alternating current service all day Sunday June 27 until 5:00 p m. Superintendent Prank Glosspr signs this advisory from Marlon airway lighting department.
Fourth of July sale offers fresh stylish waists and wash goods at half price. English and printed batistes, soft finish fabrics, and silk organdies in patterns were marked down to 4c, 25c, or 50c range.
Mica Flowile Marie Bland and James Peacock were married at the bride’s parents home on Blaine Avenue Thursday evening at 7 30. Rev Clarence W Hensel spoke the ceremony in the presence of about twenty five immediate family members. A wedding supper followed with decorations of cut flowers and potted plants. The bride, a former telephone operator, and the groom, a plumber with Jahop of Probst brothers, are prominent in local circles and plan to reside on Patten Street after a brief home visit.
First car from Marlon departs at 6 a.m. every hour. Last Columbus to Delaware train at 9 p.m. Last car departs Columbus at 6:30 p.m. Today shipments leave daily at 4:26 a.m. by R. T. Larwis & Co. Try the Mirror want column.
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